Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-18
Livingston.
Feb. 18th. 1892.

June 1925, she was married to Mr..
Darms in 1850 and with him emigrated
TO this country in 1861 where she resi-
ded until she was called to her reward.
She has been a devoted christian all her
life, and although an invalid for a long
time, she bore her sufferings patiently.
For a number of years she has lived
with her mother Penkeatz Oswald and
her nephew John Oswald, who have
been a scource of kindness and comfort
to her in her declining years. The fun
eral took place from the residence on
Friday the 18th. the funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Brennan, of
Platteville, who preached an earnest
and impressive sermon in the German
and English languages. The remains
were laid to rest in the Rock Church
eemetary by the side of her two sisters
who have gone before her.
Messrs W. J. Hooper, Geo. Friedrich
and Elmer J. Haife attended the Lee
ture Course concert at Platteyille Tues
day evening
Mrs. Pearson of Dakota and Miss
Pearson of New Diggings spent few
days visiting with Jas. Jordon.
Miss Allie Matthews of Montfort was
a pleasant visitor in town last week.
An enjoyable party was held by the
young folks at the home Of Mr.. Richard
Biddick, Tuesday evening.
Mr.. VIII Zimmers, of Cobb was down
from there Wednesday,
A sled load of our boys struck out
Tuesday evening for Platteyille but were
forced to turn back owing to the bad
roads
Mr.. VIM Fisher went to Montfort
Saturday.
John Dean was up from Rewey Fri
day making plans and etc. for an ele-
giant residence which he will erect for
Mr.. George Chamley this spring on his
farm near here.
ID. Q. Eustice was in Lancaster Wed
nesday, settling with County Treasurer
Neayill
Mrs. A. B. Friedrich spent Friday
with her daughter Mrs, Tom Metcalf, at
Fennimore.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Frank Dyer left for
their home in Madison Friday.
Miss Nellie Richardson of Montfort
was in town Friday.
Mrs. VIM. Fieldhouse with her son
Ray were in Mifflin Saturday.
Miss Ida Fridrick of Plattevile was
home last week.
Several boys were down from Mont
fort Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bainbridge and Mrs
Chas. Mann and little daughter Maud
are visiting at the Jacob domicile.
Miss Lottie Barber of Lancaster was
a pleasant visitor with Miss Kitty Me
kenzie last week.
Harry HOwdle was 10 Chicago last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Calvert, Of Iowa, are
visiting friends and relatives at this
place.
Several from here attended quarterly
meetings at Montfort Sunday.
Mr., Jas. Livingston, who fell down
stairs Sunday the 9TH. and was thought
seriously injured, is, we are pleared to
say much improved.
The band boys have received their
picture which was taken at Fennimore
by Geo Perry, of Platteville. 1t is a
good likeness of all Of them.
Large quantities of wood and grain
are being shipped from town daily.
since the roads have got good wood has
been rushing in.
DR.. Cocklin reports the family of f.
T. Carter, who are down with the scar
let fever, much improved
c. NJ. Reynolds went to Madison
Friday as witness, but the case was
settled before he got there
John Watson and Alvin Nicholas
were in Montfort Saturday.
1t seems to me it would be a bright
thought if some Of our moneyed men
would try to procure a factory of some
kind here, as there is nothing for our
young people to do without leaving
town. We have healthy location and
every other advantage for a prosperous
town.
The Livingston band are talking of
recognizing. They have not been play
ing for some time.
The Fosbinder mine on James Atoms
land have struck big lead. 1t is back
ed by sufficient capital to 60 ahead and
see her through.
Walter Frye was in Highland Sat
urday.
Our stock dealers are to ship several
carloads Of fine cattle this week.