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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
THE HoLlnans

The weather has been anything but
favorable for large trade, vet our
merchants have done fairly well BY fine
lines of goods and elaborate window
displays. True, the at times almost
impossible roads have crowded into the
las; few days the business of weeks,
but Lancaster is noted for large. well
stocked stores and an ability to handle
a brisk business.
Among the merchants who have
made special displays of Christmas
goods can be mentioned John Schreiner
x Sons with dresses, cloaks ETC.. and
ladies fancy goods; j. II. Baldwin,
watches, clocks and jewelry, handsome
silver tablewear, etc; Geo. P. Goble.
furniture, elegant little cabinets. fancy
tables, chairs and picture frames; Miss
Barbara Schloesser, millinery and ele-
giant fancy articles; Thomas Mcdonald
IL Co. dress goods, toilet and other
articles incidental 10 ladies wear; Jos.
L. Bennett, toilet sets, books, station
cry, perfumes, lamps etc. r. A. Burr,
books, stationery, music, musical in
struments and toys; |. Philipson & CO.,
the only exclusive clothing store in the
city, elegant gentlemen furnishing
goods, etc. Jos. Nathan & Son, have
looked well to the appetite of the COM
munity with choice meats, turkeys,
chickens and game.
The cold wave promised for Wednes-
day morning, has not yet matelialized
and those preferring a dessert of sleigh
ing and skating to their Christmas
dinner are liable to be disappointed.
The children who are enjoying cessa-
ton of school duties will hardly know
what to do if Santa Claus remembers
their wishes for sleds or skates, but may
have the keen edge of disappointment
assuaged by other toys and remem-
brances.
The Sunday school of the Nj. f.
church will give an entertainment, and
viii have a Christmas tree for the little
children of the Sunday school on Christ
mas night. A programme consisting
of Rotations, dialogues and singing
will be rendered during the evening
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
PERSONALS.

a. j. Pepkin of Boscobel, was in the
city on business Tuesday.
Miss Cora Bailey. of Borcobel, visited
friends in the city Saturday.
VIM. Shattuck and wife visited with
relatives in this city over Sunday.
Miss Anna Neavill, of Potosl is visit
ing friends in the city for few days.
Dwight York is back in the city again
having good time visiting old friends.
W. G. Oates, of Shullsburg, visited
his brother Chas. Oates a few days this
week.
Harry Altizer and Earnest Brooks,
returned Friday from a flying trip to
Omaha.
Miss Klienpell left for her home at
Madison Saturday, where she will spend
the holidays.
Mr.. Arther Wetherly, of Grinnell, la,
is visiting his friend, Art Jones during
the Holidays.
Delos Edwards, returned from North
Dakota last Thursday. He will spend
the holidays at home.
Mrs. Oscar Bidwell left Monday for
Houston, Mimi, to spend the Holidays
with relatives in that city.
Miss Martha White returned home
from Milwaukee Saturday 10 spend the
Holiday at her home near this city.
Attorneys I. l.. Cleary of Platteville
and Jno d. Wilson of Boscobel, were
in the city attending Co. Court Tuesday.
Miss Linda Rhodes returned from
Cincinnati, Ohio, Thursday last, where
she has been attending a conservatory
of music.
Miss Lena Fieldhouse returned to her
home at Livingston Saturday. She has
been attending the High School in this
city and will return after the Holidays.
c. r. Showalter was up from Platte
vile Saturday on business. Mr. Show
alter has disposed of his property here
/ and contemplates buying in Platteville.
Miss Fanny Keltenbach. teacher in the
Fennimore High school, passed through
the city Friday, enroute to Potosi,
where she will spend the Holidays with
relatives.
Miss Huntington and Miss Harrison.
teachers in the High School of this city,
returned to their respective homes in
Platteyille and Hazel Green Friday, to
spend the Holiday vacation.
Chas, l.. Lasher and wife and ID. p
r. Strong and wife, of Grand Forks
Minnesota arrived in the city Monday
to attend the funeral of their relative,
Mrs. Lasher They return home Fri
day Mr.. Strong is the editor of the
Polk County Review edited at Grand
Forks.
The following young ladies and
gentlemen who have been away attend
ing schools have returned to spend the
Holidays at home in this city: Miss
Laura Baxter, from Boston; Miss Elva
Barber, Miss Laura Barber and viii
Carter from Evanston; Miss Stella
Shov 4. llom Oberlin, Ohio; Miss
Clara Jones and Chas. Roberts, from
Grinnell, Ia Miss 5ena Stephens, !Miss
Ella Rothschild and Ben Budworth
from Platteville and Walt Rothschild
and VIII Brown, from Chicago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
COUNTY COURT.

Est. Henry Kaufman, decd. Pet.
to probate will. No appearance.
Est. Echart Leist, decd. Pet. for
Adm. Proof filed. j. w. Manner APP
pointed Adm. and bond fixed at Sc, 500.
Est Elizabeth N. Hewett. Pet. to
Probate will. To be heard Dec. "a.
Est. Peter Hoffman, decd. Pet. to
Probate will. Proof filed. Will proved
and allowed. Peter Hoffman, Jr.
named as executor without bond.
Est. Theophilcy Chapman, decd, to
be heard Dec. "a
Est. Geo. B. Adkins, decd. Pet. to
Probate will. viii proved and allowed.
Susan E, Adkins widow named as ex-
ecutrix and bond fixed at $4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
ONLY SMOKE BALLS

Tho alleged bombs sent to o. Sullivan
at the Asylum turn out to be healthful
smoke balls after all. So much excite
ment had been created, possibly from
the fact that Mr.. O'Sullivan had be-
come violent only a few days before
the receipt of the articles. that an IN
vestigation was started resulting in the
following letter being received by j. Nj.
Hurley, Esq.
Potosi Wis. Dec. II. 1891.
Jno. NJ. Hurley, Esq,
Lancaster, Wis.
Dear Sir: Yours in regard the box addressed
TO F, II. Bonham at hand and haste a conyen-
lent reply. The box referred to contains doz
Smoke Balls. Cdrbotic Smoke Bats, FOR dlsin-
fectant purposes. Sullivan having requested
something Of tire kind to use in Mr., Bonham's
room sent to W II. Torbert, of Dubuque
for enough to last months. It's quite laugbable,
hope they won't explode didn't know they were
loaded. Very Respectfully Yours,
". II. HUNT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
Boscobel would not feel natural witt

Boscobel would not feel natural with
out a stray baby on its hands. Another
was found out in the cold the other
night, and is being taken care of by
the city, but it is evidently getting that
tired feeling for the Dial adds:
"Boscobel offers 5000 reward for the
arrest and conviction Of the persons
who perpetrated the crime of aband-
oning the infant, which is the right
thing to do. This baby business has
gone quite far enough and every good
citizen of Boscobel will back the coun-
Gil in their efforts to discover and bring
to Justice the guilty parties.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
MAZE IED .
". II. HUNT

Among the notable social events of
the past few weeks was the marriage
of Miss Clara Barstow, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. E. Barstow, 10 Mr..
Howard Rhodes, at the home of the
brides parents, Thursday evening, Dec.
18th. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. G. c. Swartz, of the NJ. E. Church.
The bride was arrayed in dainty
colored, steel gray henrietta gown,
ornamented with flowers. Guests
numbering about forty including the
relatives of the bride and groom were
present and witnessed the ceremony.
Many valuable presents were given
the young couple by their friends and
relatives. The young couple are well
known in Lancaster for teeir genial and
social qualities who extend their best
wishes and congratulations. The young
couple have taken up their residence in
Jno. Wrights house near the depot.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
CITY GUIDE.

LANoAsTERLoD6 A. F. & A. M.meet first and
third Saturdayin eachmsnth at p. m in their
Hall in the Showalter building.
GRANT CHAPTER. ROYAL ARCH MAsoNs. Reg
ular convocation second and fourth Tuesday Of
each month at s. p, m. in their Hall in the
Shwoalter building.
STAR of the West Encampment No. - meet
the Is and Sd Mondays in each month, at Z 80
D. m. Odd Fellows Hall.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LODGE 20 OF. Meets
every Wednesday at 7:;0p. m. in Odd Fellows
Hall Maple street.
CampofI.O. o, F. meets 1st and Sd Monday
in each month, at 7:30p. m. in Odd Fellows
Hall, Maple street.
Hoffnung Lodge, meets every Friday, at z 80
D. m. in Odd Fellows Han, Maple Street.
FIDELITY LODGE A. o. U. W. Meet first and
third Mondays of each month in Knapp's
Block, at Z 80 p. m.
SYLVAN CAMP. M. w. OF A. Meets LIST and Sd
Fridays of each month in Baxter's Block at
1880, p. m.
TOW Cox Posi-, No. 1872, G. A. r. Meets every
second and fourth Saturday ights Of each month
in Baxter's Block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

The tax roll for the town of Potosi
for 1891 is in my hands, and will be
opened for collection of taxes Monday,
Dec. 21st. 1891.
II. N. KENDRICK, Town Treas.
Dated Potosi, Dec. 18th, 1891.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
Handsome Silver Sets.

or combined with glass, for Water, Tea,
Desert, Cake Stands, Berry dishes, also
Spoons, Knives and Forks in large Yari-
ETY. for Christmas presents, Call and see
them. J. H. BALDWIN, the ieweler.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

Harper's Bazar:-Mrs. O'Hara-eIt
IS in great rouple Oi am. Mehusbaud
has been STINT to Jail. =" Mrs. O'Toole-
"Shure and it's nothing you have to
complain av. Moi husband gets out of
Jail mkt wake. Ochone! ochone."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

Chicago Tribune:-BuY yonr holiday
presents early and your pocketbook will
avoid the rush later on.
Binghamton Republican:-The clouds
are supposed to be teetotalers, but they
take a drop now and then.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
Church Directory.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Corner Madison
vices at 1880 a. m. and 1880 p. m Sabbath
school at IL m. Prayer meeting Thursday at
1880 3. m. This church is maintained by the
rented-pew system, but the seats are free in the
evening and everybody is cordially welcomed at
every service.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

indianapolis Journal:-Mr Watts
IF that isn't just like a woman. But
toning her shoes with a hairpin." Mrs.
Watts-''I don't care. Didn't | hear
you telling Mr.. Potts about having to
put on your hat with 4 shoe hornp''
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

Married: At the residence of tie
brides parents in the town of Liberty,
Wis, Dec. Is, 1891, by Rev. C, G.
Swartz, Mr.. Byron Landing to Miss
Martha Stippich,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

Baltimore American:-That promis-
ing young man is still in great demand
among his creditors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

BURR's are closing out their entire
stock of Toys, Dolls. ETC., at greatly
reduced prices.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

indianapolis Journal "Poor old
Lushforth fell down and broke the trestle
of his nose. "Don't you mean the
bridgeP' You might call it a bridge,
but rs no water passes under it thought
the other word better.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

Do you want beautiful book for a
Christmas present? See the elegant
line at BURR's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

Happy and content is home with "The Ro,
chester; lamp with the light of the morning.
Catalogues, write Rochester Lamp Co, NewYorle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
Christmas Trees.

A large variety of trees from five to
six feet high at 80 cents each.
A. SCHNuTT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

Yankers Gazette:-F ishershmens lies
often seem to them to have arealf found
alton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
Notice.

Allparties indebted to me are request
ed to come in and settle before the first
of January. GEO. G. MCCARTHY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

stones Extract Tar and Wild Cherry
cures coughs, colds and hoarseness. 25c.
per bottle. Sold by STONE & HAssELL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
Do Not Fail

to'see those elegant watches for either
Lady or Gentleman at Baldwins, the
jeweler. Prices right, and nothing finer
for Christmas or New Years present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

Buffalo Express:-The author of
beautiful Snow was livery stable
keeper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corr er Jefferson and
Walnut street. Rev. DR.. ThIall, rector.
Services every Sunday at $50 a, m. and 7.3O
p. m. Sunday school every sunday at p, m.
Prayers Wednesday at 1890 a. m. Prayer and
Lecture Wednesday at 80 p. m. Proyers, Fri
day at 4 p. IN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

Boston Journal: 1t is not at all sur
prising that Parrots should use poly
syllables.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

Yonkers statesman; Bread is the
staff of life, and pie is the stumbling
block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
Fine Line

of Bisque Lamps, at Benefits Drug
Store. 42-44
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner Mon
roe and Cherry streets. Rev G. C.Swartz, pastor /,
bath school at 9.15 a. m. Prayer meeting Thurs
day at 7.30 p. m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

Lowell Courier: A tight money mark
ct often includes loose financial opera
tons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

consistent with the creed she adopted in
early womanhood, always keeping her
self unspOt;ed from the world.
Her only surviving relatives in this
vicinity are her daughter Mrs. Warren
Alexander and two sons of Mt. Hope.
and brother Mr.. Z. W. Rice Of Patch
Grove, also stepdaughter Mrs. II.
Young of the latter place.
Died at Miiiiin Dec. IS. 1891 Ruby
May, infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rain Staley, aged 6 months.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
Holiday Excursion.

"The Burlington"-C. b. & N. r.
r. viii sell round trip Excursion Tickets
between all points on their line within
radius of two hundred miles for the
Holidays, at rate of fare and one-third
for round trip.
Tickets will be on sale December "a,
IS. 81 and January /, good to return
any time before January 4.
For particulars enquire of nearest
agent or address. w. J. G. Kenyon,
General Passenger Agent, st. Paul.
VIM. Jackson, the piano tuner, will
be in the city Dec. Is, and will remain
for some time. All wishing to see him,
call at the Wright House after the above
date.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

CATHOLIC CHURCH. Corner jefferson and Cher
ny streets. Rev. Niehaus, pastor. Services
every SUNDAY at 1890 a. m. and every morning
during the week at s a. m
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
Fine Line

of Bisque lamps at Benefits Drug
Store. 42-44
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

BAPTIST CHURCH Madison Street. Sabbath
chool every sunday at 11.45 a. m. Prayer meet
ng Wednesday evening att 80 O'Clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHImoH. Madison st
Sunday School DAM. Servi ces l0.90A.A. Sing
ng school 2 p. M.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Rev. j. A.
Ringold. Pastor Services every other Sunday.
Sabbath School every Sabbath at II a. m. Social
Meeting Thursday evenings st 7.30 o'clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

Beautiful Holiday Books. A large
stock of the finest a: BURR's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

OF all sad words of tongue or pen.
Which thro' my weak m ind fiit,
None are so sad, to me, think,
As these two-"Please remit.n
The Club
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

STAGE RoUTES.

LANCASTER 4 PLATTEyILLE STAGE.
(Daily)
LEAVES Lancaster at , D. m. and Arrives at
Platteville al D. m.
LEAVES Platteville at s q. m. and Arrives at Lam
caster at 1890 .. m.
GREEN, & ABRAMS Props
LANCASTER & SPECHT'S FERRY STAGE.
(Daily)
EAvEs Lancaster at a. m and Arrives at
Potosi at II N,
LEAVES Pot0si at p. m. and Arrives at
Lancaster at 430 p. m.
BUD DUNCAN, Propr
LANCASTER, BEETOWN & BLOOMINGTON
STAGE.
(Daily.)
LEAVES Lancaster at a m and Arrives at Bloom
ington at u m.
LEAVES Bloomington at 80 p. m. and Arrives
at Lancaster at 6 80 p. m.
JOE. SMITH. Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
Watchesl WatnhesI

handsome lot of Gold-Filled cases
with Elgin or Hampton movements at
ali prices down to $500.
BALDWIN, the ieweler
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
LANCASTER MARKET.

The bad conditions which the roads
are in and the nearness of the Holidays
have lessened the receipts of grain con-
siderable the past week. Prices still
hold firm. We quote good white oats
at 29c; Rye at 75c; Wheat at 20 to soc;
Peas at 20 to Soc; CLOVER seed wanted
at S4.75 to S. 90; Timothy at $3.50 to
S1.75; Oil meal at 81 80 to S1.35 per
cwt. Mill feed at $500 for Bran and
SIG. 90 for Middlings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
LANCASTER 8 BURTON STAGE.

LEAVES Burton every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at a. m. and Arrives at Lancaster
at II m.
LEAVES Lancaster at 200 p. m. on same days
Arrives at Burton at 5 100 p. m.
JNO. POTTER, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
STOCK NOTES.

Shipments this week have been small
owing to the bad condition of roads
which has almost made it impossible to
haul hogs to market. The shipments
for the week are: Friday, Gates q
Willis, car hogs; R. B. Gillespie, car
hogs; j. Schreiner, l car hogs; c. II.
Baxter & Co., car hogs. Monday, j.
Walker, car hogs, Gates & Willis, l
car hogs; j. -6chrelner, | car hogs; G.
II. Baxter & Co.. car hogs. Wednes-
day, j. Walker, / car hogs; Gates &
Willis, car hogs; j. D. Miller, l cas-
hogs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
SPECIALS

Stones Sarsaparilla is powerful
Blood Purifier The best remedy for
Pimples. Salt Rheum. Catarrh, Scrofula,
Constipation and Rheumatism. 75c
per bottle. Sold by STONE & HAssELL.
Puck:-On the Twelfth Floor, Sky
scraper Flat.-ReegY Rymes-"W What
90 YOU think of these rooms? Just see
the view from the Window Barker
Carper-''Eine,o old mani You've got
lheattic; now. all you want is the genius -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
UNCLAIMED LETTERS

The following is list of letters re-
naming uncalled for in the postoflice
at Lancaster, December 10, 1891.
Shaw, Mrs. Annie
Cook, Len
Danford, j. S.
Persons claiming the above will call
for advertised letters, giving date OF
list.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24
For Sale!

100 Pure Bred Chickens.
41-45 j. O. BARTLETT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

LANCASTER LODGE A. F. & A. M.meet first and
third Saturdayin eachmsnth at p. m. in their
Hall in the Showalter building.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LODGE l. o OF. Meets
Hall Maple street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

STAR of the West Encampment No. - meet
the Is and Sd Mondays in each month, at Z go
D. m. Odd Fellows Hall.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

Campof I. o. o, F. meets LIST and Sd Monday
in each month, at sop. m. in Odd Fellows
Hall, Maple street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-12-24

Hoffnung Lodge, meets every Friday, at IA
p. m in Odd Fellows Hall, Maple Street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-22

one was asking for the REGISTER. The
town council are now wrestling with the
water work question, by way OF preparing
a proposition TO issue bonds for the con
structiou of said works, the proposition
will be submitted to vote OF the people al
10 town election. which viii be held on the
third Monday in March. An engineer Will
be here Monday TO estimate the probable
cost of putting in the works. and aftrr he
has submitted his report the committee
viii prepare the propositions. after wnlcn
the citizens of the town will decide wneth-
err we will have water works or not next
summer.
The town was shocked at hearing the sad
news of the sudden death of DR.. James r.
McGraw. which occurred at his residence,
No. l24 Sand street, Brooklyn n l., on
Thursday about Il o'clock, the cause OF
which was heart trouble. He was formerly
attached to the health department OF that
CITY was thirty years old, and was a ma
tive of our town, being son OF Mr.. mos.
McGravv. deceased. and a brother OF Col.
John r. McGraw. who, in company with
Z. II. Durbin. went to Brooklyn Thursday
evening, who will accompany the remains
TO this place, and their arrival Is expected
tonight The funeral will probably occur
tomorrow from the Catholic Church, after
which his remains will be inferred IN the
Catholic cemetery. The doctors sudden
death was a shock TO his many friends here,
as he visited here few months ago ana
was at that time the very picture OF health
with prospects for a bright future.