Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-12-06
be held this Thursday evening al the

be held this Thursday evening at the
| parsonage.
/ Ja9a Is Andrew. Of Peosta. Iowa
offers his two hundred acre farm, one
mile south of Hurricane, for sale. One
hundred and forty acres are under cul-
tivation the balance begging timber and
pasture.
Read Mrs. Weber's new advertise
ment Of Christmas goods if you wish TO
make The best bargains. She is offer.
ing sleds, hobby horses. toy wheel
borrows, candies. figs, fruits, and nuts
very cheap Give her call.
Mrs. Richard Bennett was spared to
see her eightieth birthday which was
celebrated at Mrs J. Nj. Stephens. Nov.
28, with her two granddaughtcrs which
came en- the same day, the Misses
Mamie and Tina Stephens.
All the conclusion Of the Union
Thanks giving service collection for
the poor was taken. Tie amount was
upwards of FIVE dollars and has been
put into the hands Of Mrs John Arthur
and Mrs. w. Barlow. who will see
that It is given where most needed.
A pleasant surprise party was given
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Mrs John Stephens last Saturday even
ing. Her daughter Mamie arranged for
tie patty and invited the guests and it
was complete surprise. Many friends
we're present. Sociabillity, refreshments
and fun were the order OF the evening
Henry Hartline opens new lunch
room IN Bartlett's building next to Van
dewalis art gallery: Meals will be fur
nished at all hours, also a stock OF
groceries, canned fruits, etc. Cigars
and tobacco will be kept on hand
Read his advertisement and give him q
call.
Mrs John Altizer and son Harry
spent Thanksgiving day with Mr.. and
Mrs Morris, in Platteville. Miss
Laura Altlzer. who has charge Of a
school in Benton, met her relatives at
Mr., Morris and happy social time
was enjoyed by all.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union meets the LIST and Sd Fridays of
each month Mrs. NJ. A. Reed has
kindly offered the use of her parlors
during the winter season. The place
Of meeting is convenient and large
attendance Of the members ofthe Union
Is desired.
A very pleasant surprise party was
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ
Stephens, Saturday evening Dec. /.
Nicely arranged by their daughter
Mamie and Miss Minnie Croft. About
thirty were present, cake and fruit were
passed around and the evening was
spent very pleasantly.
Mr.. Chas. Nj. Forbes, formerly of
Cassyille, was recently united in mar
rage to Miss Sadie Bradbury. of Port
land, Oregon Mr.. and Mrs. Forbes
will reside in Portland, where the groom
Is engaged in Wholesale Mercantile
business. Mr.. Forbes is mayor of the
city and has been elected alderman for
several successive terms.
Conductor Joe Drinkwater and Miss
Dora Voss, of Baraboo, were married
Thanksgiving evening at the home of
the brides parents in Baraboo. Mr.
and Mrs Drinkwater are visiting
friends and relatives in this city this
week They will reside III Baraboo.
They have house in readiness 10 60
house keepingas soon as they get home
The Baptist Society gave an enjoy
able oyster supper at the Wagner House
Tuesday evening, Oysters served in
with many delacies made mp
the til of fare. The home Orchestra
furnished delightful music and pleas
ant evening was enjoyed by all present.
Not as many attended as might have
done had it been more universally
known.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Thomas, Of
British Hollow. celebrated the 10th an
niyersary of their marriage at their
home Nov 26. A large company OF
relatives were present and presented
the bride Of forty years with many nice
tokens and gifts. Mr.. and Mrs Alex
Ivcy and daughter, May, and Mrs
Hattie Wand, Ike and daughter, Fannie,
Of this city, went down to help cele-
brate the event.
Last Sunday, as had been announced,
DR.. Roy, Of Chicago, preached in the
Congregational church. He spoke in
the interests OF the American Board OF
Missions His text in the morning
was God is no respector Of persons.
He showed how Gods Holy Spirit
dwells in the heart of the black. white
OF red man alike. "God looketh not
on the outward appearance, lie looketh
on The heart" Dr.. Roy stated that he
was IN Lancaster in the year 1848 with
his uncle A. v. Davis, who was just
starting in business in Patteyille. In the
evening the church was crowded to hear
the very interesting and able discourse
on Among the Mountaincers Of the
South