Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-02

Miss Anna Kaltenback. Miss Mabel
Thompson and MIR. Frank Kaltsnback
from Dubuque Iowa visited last week at
the home OF MIR. and Mrs. Harry Bar
net.
A new paper. The Reve aler. comes
to onr desk. 1t is an organ OF Il e
Peoples Party. organized by stock
company ana edited by w. h. Holford
The paper looks well and contains lots
OF reading matter IL Is printed AT
Bloomington.
ThoS. Webb hss commenced drilling
the vel that is to supply the homes of
several of our enterpr,sing citizens
with an abundance OF good water
The site for the well and tank is jest
back OF Mr. Crosby'S lot on land pur-
chased from Chas. Knapp Ii does
seem That il Lancaster ever has water
works 1t must be Through the Efforts of
few enterprsiug cit 1ens How is
it,
The Galena train slipped an eccentric
last Monday evening when between
Lancaster junction and Montfort and
could not go on. fhe Lancaster bound
train was held at Monttort about three
hours before Engineer Sly field could
get his engine fixed so he could back
INTO Feunimore and give The road to
the Madison tlain. An engine was
sent from Lancaster to take the Galena
train home.
Miss Hattie Belle Swaltz and Mr.
James Jackson, both of Darlington.
were married Wednesday of last week
at the residence IF Rev g. G. Swartz.
wi pronounced the ceremony. Mr.
ia, Kson is engaged in the mercantile
business and is a highly respected
young man. Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson
will make their home in Darlington.
Mrs. jackson will be well remembered
by many Lancaster friends
PRoF STRAssMAN. Dear Sir: Your
Nerve and Brain Tonic is the first med
icine which proved success for my
Nervous and digestive system, hearing
and eyesight. Finding the same very
strengthening and beneficial TO. my
health, and having proved as recon-
mended, ! take pleasure in giving
the above testimony. john l.. Roth
Lancaster. Wis, June 23rd, 81
Stone & Hassell, sole Agents for
Lancaster. 20-24
MontfCrt believes in locking the
stable before too many horses are stol-
en- and is ready 10 receive bids for a
system of water works. The village
proposes to have 1900 barrel tank on
steel tower near the depot, the tank
to be 40 feet above ground. Mains will
connect the tank with various places in
the town and the water will be used to
supply homes and business pia 5es as
well as for protection in case of fire
The entire outfit, mill, well, mains and
all will cost IN the neighborhood of
$4,000. 1t may however prevent sever
al 2300 dollar fires and save its cost in
a year or so by lower rates of insurance.
In connection with the August Races
10Th and 18th the business men and
others of the city have subscribed very
literally for prizes to be given to the
winners of Bicycle races 10 be decided
during the meeting. The first day
there will be one bait mile race for
boys under 10 with handicap for age
and the prize will be silver watch to
the winner. On the last day there will
be race. mile heats, best two in three
open 10 all riders in Grant Couny.
First prize, Z GIN Gold Watch. Second
prize, Fine Bicycle Suit including
Sweater Pants. Cap and Stockings,
Third prize Cyclometer. No entrance
fee charged and entries close I0 A. NJ.
the day Of the race.