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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-12-30
Animation.

The spelling match at the Rock
School Thursday eve, was attended by
a crowded house.
Muender Bros. are carrying on the
mercantile business and have large
run of custom. They keep large
assortment of both dry goods and
groceries.
Mr., William Kraemer, who is widely
known as one of Grant County's able
mechanics, still continues to carry on
the wagon trade. Mr.. X. is native of
Germany.
Mr.. Geo. Ableiter has taken possess
ion of the Wilkie farm and is also, with
Charles Wilkie, running the roller mills
in this place.
Mr.. Jacob Althans is banker and
shoe maker. His Office is first door
south from his shoe shop. Mr.. A. is a
native of Germany.
Drs. 10y and Henderson look after
the health of the vicinity and are ever
ready with their never failing specific
remedy and all healing art.
The dance given at Andrew Pritchel's
Saturday night. we learn, was attended
by jolly crowd.
This village is supplied with a first
class school which is being taught by
Mr.. Alfred Fieldhouse, of this place,
formerly student of the Normal
School.
Mr.. S. +. Moody formerly one of
Annaton's merchants, paid Fennimore
visit Saturday.
We learn that Billy Burton is about
to embark on q whale fishing vessel
going up into the region of tho North
Pacific.
MIR. Geo, Muender has bid adeu to
farm life and gone into the mercantile
business.
MIR. Frank Medley is carrying on the
hoop shaving business.
The firm of Wilke, Burton & Pritchit
has Dissolved partnership.
Mr. Geo. Curtiss, who has been alb
sent year among the Mormans in
Utah, also rambling among the won
derful scenery of Yellow Stone Park,
has returned.
John Clayton has sold his farm to f.
I. Carter. of Livingston, and will go
west in the spring.
We have Sunday School here which
is superintendent by John Fieldhouse.
There is large number of members.
We have no saloons here, although
the ruins of two can plainly be seen.
which point only to a drunken history.
But their day is past and Christianity
and Temperance takes their place.
Mr. II. L. Ottemier, who has been
visiting his parents. will return to his
new home in Neb this week.
TACK HAMMER,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-12-30
Halliday Events.

The following notices of holiday
events have been reported at this office.
Dave Pfesterer will give dance in
his hall at Muscoda on New Years Eve.
On New Years night Prof. Rublee,
of Mauston, will give musical concert
at Montfort.
The Congregational Sunday school, of
Lancaster are preparing for concert
during the holiday season.
A New Years Ball will be given at the
jamestown Hotel on New Years Eve,
Dec. 81. Music by Excelsior Band. of
Dubuque.
The Turner's will give grand dance
in Music Hall, at Prairie du Chen, Fri
day evening Dec. 81. Tickets S1.00.
Everybody invited.
Arrangements, are being made for a
dance in the Concert hall at Cassville.
on both Christmas and New Years Ewes.
A New Years ball will be given in
Potosi on Friday evening. December 81.
The music will be by the full Russo
Orchestra, of Dubuque. Supper will
be provided for all who desire it.
A masquerade ball will take place in
the Mississippi House, at Glen Haven,
Friday evening, Dec. 81. Everybody
is invited to attend and have a
good time. Tickets including supper
$3.50 per Couple.
Another dance is announced to take
place at the residence of Frank Hall.
at North Lancaster, Friday evening
Dec. 81. Music by the Fitzgerald Bros.
Tickets including supper and stable
room for team only 70 cents.
"A masquerade ball in Ishmael's Hail.
at Beetown on Friday evening, Decem-
Der 81. Tickets, including supper at
Cottage Hotel, S100. All lovers of a
good time and good supper are cor
daily invited
An old and young folks dance will
be given in Hyde's Hall, at Lancaster,
on the evening of December 80, 1886.
Music will be furnished by Erwin's
orchestra, which is unexcelled for dance
music. Everybody invited.
Be sure and don't forget the New
Years ball, which will take place, in
the City Hall, at Bloomington, Friday
evening Dec. 81. Tickets for dance
Is cents. Tickets for supper 70 cents
This is for both old and young folks
and everybody is invited to come.
There will be New Years ball in
Prairie du Cbiene Thursday evening
Dec. 30. Everybody both old and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-12-30
Sitter.

Mr.. Louis Haefner, OF GUARD, Iowa,
is here visiting with Mr.. F. Schuppener
The little girl of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Eek. has been quite sick for the past
few days. We hope for her speedy re-
covery.
Mr.. Davis. of Illinois. is here visiting
with his son George Davis.
Christmas was celebrated at the Ger
man NJ. E. church, consisting Of singing
and speaking, after which 100 children
received Santa Clauses packages OF
candy and nuts, and large number OF
presents were distributed among the
audience. Ali were well pleased.
School closed Friday for one week
vacation. The teacher and scholars
both need 3 little recreation after the
diligence which they have shown in
the past.
Mr.. II. l.. Otemire is here from Holt
Co., Nebrasks, visiting at his old home
and among friends. He intends to re-
turn soon. Henry is one of those young
men who make success of the West.
The young folks are preparing for a
basket sociable, to be held at w. L.
Schreibers next Friday night. Pro.
ceeds for the benefit of the pastor Of
the Rock church RSDUIEE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-12-30
Lotta's Lunatics.

''Lunatics are the bane of my exist
ence." said Lolita recently to a reporter
for the Philadelphia Press. Mamma
says l attract lunatcs wonderfully.
Isn't that funny. You know, there was
man out in California who said he
was my husband and that we had three
children. We had to have him put in
to jail. Only day before yesterday we
got letter from crazy man who has
been writing to me regularly for ten
years. never answer his letters, but
you wouldn't believe it if you saw what
he writes. The funniest thing about it
all is that he must DE very rich and con-
stantly travelling round the world. ]
have received letters from him post
marked everywhere; one | remember
from Buenos Ayres and one from DAM
ascus, in the Orient. When we were in
England he followed us there and sent
lady to see me. The last letter comes
from New York. Of course he wants to
marry me. though he is now beginning
to lay good deal of stress on my send
ing him $4,000. never saw the man
to my knowledge, though when l was
at Lake George six or seven years ago
mamma and noticed a strange-look-
ing man, with big SLOUGH hat, fishing
in the lake. Two or three hours after
ward boy came to our house with a
little bit of fish that, he said, the
queer man on the lake had sent to me-
l expect that that man was my lunatic.
There is another man in Boston who is
all the time writing me that he is Napol-
con and am Josephine. He gave me
a rest for about six months, and just as
/ had about forgotten him l received
another letter reading: "Ah, jose
phine! am the same old Napoleon" /
used to have a very importunate west
ern crazy admirer, but he troubles me
no more"
"Dead?'
mo; but fast in an asylum in Kala-
mazoo."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-12-30
Deceptive Art.

The old Greek legend of Zeuxis and
Parrhasius. the artist fooled by art it.
self, was re-enacted a few days ago in
San Francisco. On the south side OF
Clay street, over the Savings Bank, is a
suite of rooms well adapted for artists
use. Some years ago they were occu-
yied by Rodriguez and some fellow
painters, who covered the walls in their
leisure hours with every device of the
idle brush. making the helpless plaster
bear the work of their wild fancies.
Young Barkhaus, the promising young
artist, who died recently in Munich.
was often there and contributed his
quota to the designs. One day he
amused himself by painting on the wall
in one corner of the room near the
Dashboard, hole in the plastering, as
though some ill-natured fellow had
vented his spite against the world by
kicking hole in the wall.
The picture was capitally done; there
was an ugly ragged hole in the plaster
ing with huge gaping cracks radiating
the corners, here and there round the
edges of the hole bit of gray mortar,
where the "hard finish" had scaled off,
and in the middle of all the bare laths,
with bits of plaster between them.
Time wore on and Rodriguez left the
rooms; another tenant came in and
wanted the place cleaned up and put in
order before occupation. Orders were
given to repair the walls and kalsomine
them. The artist of the kalsomine
brush repaired thither with his men,
armed with buckets of plaster to fill the
numerous nail holes and scars in the
walls. His attention was at once direct
ed to the big hole near the Dashboard,
and he himself started to repair it. He
kneeled down before it, dipped his
brush in water to wet the laths before
putting on the new plaster, and laid it
gently on the supposed board-and
then for the first time realized that he
was taken in. The artist in Oil had de.
ceived his fellow of the kalsomine brush
completely.
will spare his bushes by not giving
his name. for he owned up like man
and confessed he was sold" 1t is
needless to say the "hole' was not kali.
somined out remains to take in some
future plasterer. - Overland Monthly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-12-30


The family of Mr.. John Staten is
afflicted with diphtheria.
Mr.. Chas. Doll is home to spend the
holidays with his parents.
Mr.. F. Head, of Platteville, is visit
ing friends and relatives here.
MIR. II. Shinoe made a short visit
with friends at Harrison last week.
Miss Sue Doll. the adopted daughter
of Joe Doll, has gone to Dubuque where
she has situation.
Mr.. John wager set 'em up to the
boys in good shape last Monday even
ing. 1t is expensive but it pays
Married, at the residence of the
brides parents, Dec. 25. Mr.. Jno. w.
Yager, of Burton, and Miss Edith
Redmond, of Lancaster.
Married, at the residence of the
brides mother, Dec. %, Mr.. Jas Cur
ney and Miss Clara Klarman, both of
Waterloo.
Married, by F. A. Elwell, at his
Office, Dec. 90, Mr.. Joseoh Minch and
Miss Chapman, both of Waterloo.
The Christmas tree at the brick
school house was grand affair in
every respect. The presents were both
numerous and beautiful. The recita-
tations, declarations, readings, etc.,
were selected with great care and were
delivered in manner that was highly
commendable.
The tree at the Advent church, on the
Goth, was also a success. 1t was erected
for the purpose of obtaining money to
establish foreign missions.
Wishing you all Happy New Year,
remain. CARL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-12-30
An Alleged Fifth Avenue Picture.

One of the most piquant phases of
fashionable life uptown Is the daily
morning and evening parade of the
school girls on Fifth avenue. These
maidens are the boarding scholars in
the fashionable schools for misses In the
neighborhood OF Central Park. 1t is the
custom for each teacher to take her class
out for an hours promenade twice day.
The route is always mainly on Fifth
avenue. and variety is gained by turn
ing off at the broad streets or at the
parks The girls are all the daughters
OF rich eastern, western or southern
folks and are dressed in the height of
fashion. They walk two-by-two in long
lines, the teachers usually walking in
the last rank. 1t is the rule that they
shall talk nothing but French while they
are walking. but as some understand
that language far better than others,
and as the majority detest it and strive
to devote the walking time to confidence
about their teachers, their clothes and
their beaux, there is very little French,
except for the last couple or two, who
have the teacher close at hand.
But the funniest thing about these
gill pIOiutuhucIS Is Tue ullllCulty lucy
have in flirting and the persistency
with which they indulge in it against
the heaviest odds. Perhaps they are
not so much to blame as the giddy
Fifth avenue youths, who have for
years made it point to beguile these
maidens into this misbehavior. The
young men ride on the top of stages,
stand on the stoops or halt across the
way and endeavor to catch the eye of
some round. plump and matronly little
dudine IN the ranks. If she looks she is
lost, for at that age it seems impossible
for one of these homeless and lonely lit
tie beings to resist the temptations to
try and cultivate well-dressed, shapely
youth. So the maiden who is tempted
rolls her eyes over to his direction, then
takes alarm at his raising his hat. lest
the teacher should be looking. then
turns her orbs at him again. and grows
red and nervous and happy all at once.
Her companions all nudge one another
and fall to talking French volubly, SO
as to be sure of completely hoodwink-
ing the teacher, who, ten to one. has
eyes of her own and is dreaming of
orange blossoms and tulle at the ex-
pense of fat banker. who looked at
her two blocks back. Y. Dispatch TO
the Philadelphia Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-12-30
Obituary.
THoMAsLoM sR,

Thomas Tomas Sr. whose death was
noted in Mondays HERALD was born in
Staffordshire, England June 3. 1914 and
died at his home in North Lancaster,
Grant Co, Wis. Dec. 20, 1886 aged ~
years 6month's and Is days, He leaves
a widow and seven children. Eve boys
and two girls, to mourn his departure.
He came to this country in 1874 and in
1854 settled in Grant county upon the
farm where he died. He was a man
generally respected by sill. His re-
mains were inferred in the Mount Zion
cemetery Sunday Dec. 20, 1886 at p. N.
Rev Valentine Borah ofiiciated at the
funeral.
Since the above was in type we learn
that Mrs. Lomas who was very low al
the time of her husbands death, died
Tuesday, Dec. rs. and was buried be-
sides her husband CD Wednesday,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-12-30
PERSONAL.

Prof. Alcock, of Dubuque, is in the
city.
Abe Potter, of Mineral Point, is visit
ing in the city.
c. c. Carpenter went to Dubuque
Tuesday morning.
Benson Bell, of Darlington, is visiting
friends in the city.
Chas. Laughton. of Lichbula, Mimi,
is visiting in the city.
Fred Nye arrived in Platteville from
the West Monday night.
Abe Potter went to Dodgeville Mon
day noon for days visit.
Jesse Jones, Jr., left the fore part of
the week for Sheffield, Iowa.
j. Alton james, class of "a, has been
visiting in the city few days.
Clinton Dewitt went home Saturday
evening to spend the vacation.
A. Schmitt and wife, of Lancaster,
are visiting relatives in Platteville.
John McCabe, Of Castlewood, Oak,
is spending the holidays in this city.
MIR. James Nichols and wife, spent
Christmas with friends in Livingston.
Mr.. Frank Adams visited old friends
and schoolmates in this city last week.
Mr.. Charlie Newton. of Dubuque, is
visiting at his fathers home in this city.
Mr.. William Hudson, of Lima. left
Friday morning for Boscobel for short
| visit.
Miss Cora Mckinney, of Lancaster,
is the guest of her friend, Miss Mary
Chase.
Mr.. ODE Gibson, of Rewey. was in
town last week shaking hands with old
| friends
MIR. Will /. Wills, of Hazel Green,
was in Platteville the fore part of the
past week.
Mr.. VIM. Richards. of Mineral Point,
is spending few days with his family
in this city.
Mr.. WIN Cundy, principal of the Mt.
Hope High School, IS visiting relatives
in this city.
Mrs. Melbourne and her two sons, of
Plymouth, Indiana, are visiting rela-
tives in Lima.
0ryill Eastman was in Platteville the
last of last week looking after the inter-
ests of his book.
Grant Candy, teaching at Elk Grove,
is spending few days vacation at his
home in this city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-12-30

Otis Tunery, who has been teaching
near Belmont, is spending his holiday
vacation at home.
Clarence Gribble, of Chicago. is
spending the holidays at the home OF
his parents in this city.
John McCabe, of Dakota. who has
been spending few days visiting in
this place. left Monday.
Mr.Will Morrison, of Lima. left Mon.
day evening for Newton, Iowa, to make
about two weeks visit.
Miss Rosa Stein. of Belmont. re turned
to her home Monday evening, after a
few days visit among us.
MIR. Mitchell, of Lemars, Ia, passed
through Platteville this week on his way
to Lancaster on business.
Harry Vanderbilt and his nephew.
Clarence Stephens, of Potosi, are visit.
ing relatives in Platteville.
Miss Cleveland. teacher of the Pre-
paratory Grade, at the Normal, is spend.
ing her vacation in Chicago.
Miss Virla, teacher in the Normal. is
visiting her friend, Mrs. E. L. Bedford
in Galena, during the vacation.
Miss Jennie Bell went to Lancaster
Tuesday to visit her friends, Misses
Carrie Nathan and Nettie Oswald.
Arthur David, who has been employ
ed as druggist in st. Paul for the last
eight months. is at home on visit.
Mr.. kuykendall, of Buene Vista, La.
who was employed by Will Cramer a
part OF the summer, is visiting here.
Misses. Minnie and Lille Green are
spending their vacation visiting friends
and relatives in Lancaster and Potosi.
Mr.. VIM. Richards, who has been
spending few days in this city, re.
turned to Mineral Point Monday even.
ing.
Mr. Bennett, of the firm of Smith &
Bennett, in the pump business is spend.
ing a few days at his home nea,
Oregon.
Miss Mamie Campbell, class of 'S6
who has been teaching In Milwaukee, is
spending her vacation at her home in
this city.
Charley Newton, who has been visit.
ing few days at the home of his fathe,
IN this city, returned to Dubuque Mon.
day evening.
Mr.. Chas. Barker, Grand Chaplain Of
the |. .. .. F., and connected with the
insurance business of that order, was in
town last week.
Mr. Will Jones, student of law in the
Madison University, passed through
Platteville last week on his way home
TO spend the vacation.
Mr. Philip Eden, principal of the
High School at Mineral Point, Is in
company with his wife. visiting rela.
tives and friends in this city.
Grant Butler. IN the employ of the
Norwegian Pillow Co., of Dubuque, who
has been visiting relatives in Platteville
for few days past, returned to the
former place Monday morning.
Joseph Jeffery, who has been visiting
IN this city for few days. left Tuesday
morning for Madison. on his way tc
Cadotte, where he is engaged in teach
ing. as principal of High School.
Messrs. John and Will Sphinx, and
their sister Julia, of St. Paul, Mimi.
arrived in Platteville Sunday morning,
called here by telegam, on account OF
the sudden and severe illness of Their
father.
Arthur Washburn, who has been TO,
some two or three years in the employ
&c. H. Mclean, jeweler of this place,
accepted position "a ieweler and sales.
man at the hands of firm in Fulton.
Kansas, for which place he started last
Monday evening. Tbs best wishes Of
all follow him to his new field of action.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-12-30
BrOdtyille Notes.

We are having very lively times in
this vicinity this winter and if you will
give space in the columns of your valu-
able paper 1 will give some items of in
terest to the public.
The Good Templar' Lodge is running
in full blast A few nights ago the
horses caught the spirit of the boom and
ran away. What seemed to begin with
little fun ended in serious matter in
turning the corner near Ed. Borah's,
one sleigh was overturned and the oc-
cupants dumped out into the snow.
After comparing bruises it was found
that Miss Emma Barns had very black
eye.
On the occasion of John p. Days 5Sth
birthday his large family, with the ex-
ception of one son, met under the home
roof. Before night very large roast
airkey and lots of other good things dis
appeared, but pa smiled under new
hat and ma pointed to a nice picture on
the wall.
F. L. Day has Forest Hall rented for
the winter. The hall is opened for club
dancing every Thursday evening. I'M
der the able management of Frank Day
gift concert was held last Thursday
evening. The piano music by j. A.
Bessie was excellent, and all present had
good time.
Our Christmas tree was voted by all q
grand success. Under the deft hands of
our ladies the tree as if by magic became
thing of beauty and joy. Our ener-
getic school teacher, Mr. Henderson,,
though not present on that evening, ably
assisted in preparing for the entertain
ment. Mrs. Day while handing out the
mail, solicited funds for the tree. The
result was about eighty bags of nuts and
candy for the children
Our school has one week of vacation
during the holidays.
Mr.. II. Clark co ntemplates going
to Dakota soon. If he finds it for his in
terest to remain there we will lose
good citizen.
Mr.. Ned Millen is quite feeble this
winter.
Mrs. Phil. Palmer invited her children
home on her birthday. All were pres
ent to do justice to the good things.
Mother turned up her plate; did mouse
jump out! Oh, no! 1t was genuine
five-dollar gold piece.
Mr.. Robert Orr has rented his farm
to George Harris.
Mr.. j. Irons, one of our wide-awake
farmers, has built new barn.
d. Barns had well drilled last fall.
Dwight is bound to have things handy.
VIM. Hale and John Harvill have
made some improvements about their
homes of late.
Grandma Hale, as she is quite COM
monty called, and an old resident of this
place, is in very poor health. Mrs. H.
is nearing her S5th year.
Our young folks are planning ways
and means for purchasing an organ for
public use. Let everybody lend help
ing hand to secure this prize.
The health of the community is so
good that DR.. Cory mentioned in pre-
vious notes: Busted financially and
had to leave. RED Tor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-12-30
persons and PARTICULARS.

>~~.>~~-~|~~~~~-~~~-~~o-~~-~
Dance tonight.
Geo. Gibbs is out again.
Keep the snow off your sidewalk.
Edgar Seaton gave us call yester-
day.
Our correspondents have the floor this
week.
I. H. Wiley has gone to Des Moines
Iowa.
Mrs. NJ. A. Reed has returned from
her visit in Iowa.
Five tramps were housed and fed at
the Jail last night.
Literary Club next Tuesday evening
at Mr.. John Schreiner's.
Emile Spiegelburg will occupy the
house vacated by Ots Stephens.
John Parks has gone to Dakota, to
visit friends and see the country.
After spending the holidays at home,
H.C. keene has returned to Madison.
j. w. Hughes, and family spent
Christmas week with friends in Dodge
vile.
G. w. Smith was called home yester-
day by the sudden illness of his little
boy.
Miss Mamie Book is at home from the
Madison University spending her vaca-
ton.
Don't fail to attend the Old and
Young Folks ball tonight at Hyde's
Hall.
K. Parkins, OF Glen Haven, was q
caller at the HERALD Office last week.
He leaves soon for Nebraska.
Mr.. Ed. Mcdonald, who is visiting at
Beetown, was caller at this office yes
terday. While in Lancaster he visited
the Asylum.
County Superintendent Harper and
Prof. l.. II. Barrett, of Beetown, went
to the Teachers State Convention, now
in session at Madison, last Tuesday.
Jacob Kuenster, of GlenHaven, called
to renew his subscription while in town
yesterday. The members of his family
who had diphtheria have completely re-
covered.
Robert Anderson, of Patch Grove,
sold fine Norman and Percheron
horse yesterday to O'Hern & Mccoy,
for S165. $3.50 of it paid for the HER.
AID to '88.
Charlie Cook, son of Rev. Z. Cook, of
Hazel Green, has been visiting old
friends in Lancaster for few days. He
says his father and sister are we'll and
prosperous.
Mr.. Clyde r. Showalter, principal of
the Cassville. school, visited some of his
Lancaster friends yesterday. He will
continue his Normal Review school next
summer. and will perhaps make it per-
manent fixture, adding commercial
course. Cassville is fortunate in having
so good schools, SO well conducted
Archus Calkins, of Brodtville, was in
Lancaster Monday and Tuesday. He is
buying and shipping stock this winter
He has formerly shipped from Bridge
port, but now goes to the new town of
Bagley and ships over the c., B. & N.
He contemplates starting in business at
Bagley soon with his son as partner.
He will start a store and a lumber ward