Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-01-31
Opera House, Feb. 2.

Cards have been received by the
friends of H W. Perkins, formerly
Rector of Trinity Church, Platteyille,
announcing his approaching marriage
to Miss Francis L. Convis. of Hinsdale.
Illinois.
A CORRECTION: The sale of Delos
Abrams farm mentioned in last
weeks HERALD was a mistake. There
we're several parties looking at Mr.
Abrams farm and offers made for it
but no bargain was closed.
DO not fail to read the Pacific
Coast Letter. 1t is from one OF the
most talented writer's and royal good
fellows that ever got rich in Grant
County and went to California to pass
his latter days in luxurious ease bask-
ing in the balmy sunshine of the
slope
The Ladies society of Congrega
tional church will hold their monthly
missionary meeting Friday afternoon
at 3 O'Clock at Mrs. Carthew's. Pa
pers will be read by the geographer,
historian and traveller. The meeting
Will be an Interesting one a large
attendance Of ladies Is desired
The young ladies of St. Agnes
Guild, Emmanuel church, will give a
Chestnut sociable at the rectory Tues
day evening, beginning at O'Clock,
sharp A program in harmony with
the name will be rendered after which
refreshments will be served. All are
cordially invited Admission Toe;
refreshments extra.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Westing woe lat
home' to the '.Rathbone sisters
and brothers-on Monday evening, and
about fifty members accepted the invi-
tation and passed delightful evening.
An elegant supper was served, which
was appreciated by the guests after
their cold ride. Mr.. and Mrs West
ing soon leave for Mason City, Iowa,
where they will reside in the future.
They leave hosts of friends in Lancas-
ter. who regret their departure.
-Boscobel is beginning to awake
to the necessity of providing better
school facilities At special meet
ing held few days ago committee
composed of Mayor Kicks, the School
Board, Fitz, Schemphlug, John Mil
Ter, G /. Cooper and William Sea-
man, was appointed to investigate the
school buildings and to consider the
ACCESSIBILITY of a new building Pub
lie aentiment seems to be strongly in
favor of providing comfortable mod
ern school building.
The Grand Central hotel has
changed hands. Genial Frank Thomp-
and estimable wife retiring and Frank
M. King, who has been connected
with the hotel for several months,
takes charge. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomp-
son were an ideal host and hostess
and their many friends regret their
leaving the positions they filed so
well. Mr.. King, although young
man. has had many years Of expert
ence as "mine host and the hotel
will be kept up to its usual high
standard.
The X. p. Min trel Company of this |
city, is in receipt of an invitation
signed by ten of Boscobers leading
men, asking for reproduction of their
famous performance in that city. If
the boys can get together and suitable
can be made, Tuesday,
February 18th will no doubt witness
the show in Boscobel. The Herald is
glad to note the friendly disposition of
cur neighboring city, and we hope that
the company may be able to accept the
invitation, as it will offer the people of
Boscobel a good amusement and speaks |
well for Lancaster home talent.
While Drs. Hassel and Brown
were riding behind the latter's three
minute team Tuesday afternoon. one
Of the horses got his leg over the
tongue and team started at chariot
race gait, to run against time. In
hat Glass of water, please tone of
voice DR.. Brown informed his com
oanion that he had better get on terra
irma: he got. Or. Brown stayed
with the team. On, on, they went.
,'er hill and dale. through huge snow |