Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-04-20

the 26th and 9th Of this month. There
will be delegates from each Of the
societies in this Conference District and
with the numerous topics of discussion
it is sure to be interesting. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
The people of the Sitter school dis
triet are wide awake on the subject Of
ornamenting their school grounds.
They purchased one hundred Of those
beautiful thrifty evergreens which An
ton Schmidt has for sale. in any guam
titv. The Sitter school ground will,
n few years. be one of the handsom-
est in the state
Wisconsin ought to haYe a first class
exhibit at the Worlds Fair. One hun
bred ana six'y-tive thousand dollars
well handled must make good show
and besides this amount by the state
there are considerable sums eontribu-
ted by counties and private individuals.
Take good look at the Wisconsin ex-
hibit aud know what your own state
is good for.
Mrs. c. A. Hammond, who formerly
stopped at j. Lothrop's has changed
her place of residence to that of the
Barstow house opposite the late resi-
dence of Geo. Hannum. Mrs. HAM
mond is an energetic lady nurse with
years OF experience, and is prepared to
take responsible positions Those de-
sirous of first class nurse will do well
to give her a call. See special colamn.
Mrs. diary F. Sherman, wife Of Hiram
L. Sherman, died after painful illness
of six weeks at her home in North
Brookheld, Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. Sher
man will be remembered by many in
Lancaster as they were residents of the
city for some time. They left here
about five years ago. Mrs. Sherman
was a most estimable woman and her
friends here extend their sympathy TO
the bereaved husband.
A cooking club in Washington was
broken up in one year by matrimony.
To the club dinners-ordered cooked
and served by members of the club in
turn-a man could be asked by every
girl. The result has been as many
weddings as members. This reminds
us that some Lancaster girls used to
have Cooking Club, and now those
girls are nearly all wondering. what
Shall we Have fer Dinner?
Jenness Miller's Illustrated Monthly
comes to us by subscription at 81 100 per
year. Just now our subscription ex-
pires and we must renew. Every lady
is invited 10 subscribe for the Magazine
at S100 a year and receive also a
premium taking her choice of three
offers. One pair good gloves, hose or
union suit in underwear This ofler is
only for April and May Orders with
cash may be left at this office
Arno, an eight year old son OF Mr..
VoeIz OF this city, met with peculiar
accident last week. He had a string
tied around the axle Of wheel-borrow
wheel and was making the wheel 90
rapidly by pulling the string, letting it
wrap around the axle and then pulling
it again. AT last be gave the string a
very hard pull setting the heavy wheel
in such a rapid motion that he could
not stop it until the cord, which caught
around his finger, cut into the flesh and
tore off the finger at the first joint
The wound was at once carefully
dressed, but a deformed finger will
always remind him of his experience
with a wheel-borrow.
Beech & Bowers Famous Minstrels
will appear before the people of Lam
caster, at the City Opera House, Friday
April 2lst. This company comes with
good reputation and is highly recon-
mended, and will present a program
consisting of songs. dancing. music,
etc. Beach & Bowers are artists who
study and know the wants Of the public
and are supported by the fines. CON
tortlonists, best singers, comedians.
clog dancers, etc, of any company of
its kind travelling to-day. Their uni
formed band, displaying fine music and
handsome costumes, will give a street
parade at l. A. Nj. and free open-air
concert at 2. NJ. in front of the Opera
House. Admission SO cents. Reserved
seats without extra charge, on sale at
the Post Office. Doors will open at Z
o'clock, and performance commences
at O'Clock.
The bill authorizing the establish
ment of two Normal schools in the
n orthern part of the state. which was