Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-03-28
Bloomington,

NJ iss Rose Smith returned from Mil
waukee Friday. where she has been
spending some time purchasing mu-
steal instruments. which will be Of
fered for sale at her music rooms this
sprino. Now is the sine for bargains
in this line.
Mr.. Israel Roberts has taken his
place in the store lately purchased by
him. and is ready TO wait on custo-
mers. Mr.. Roberts is man whose
honesty and integrity is not ques-
toned. and we welcome him to our
town. The new firm of Holford 4
Roberts is a strong one, and will no
doubt receive liberal share Of the pat
ronage.
Mr.. Everett Brooks i spending z
week at Monona, Iowa. visiting his
sister. Mrs. DR.. Brown. Ills niece,
Miss Emma Glasier, accompanied him.
Our schools closed Friday, foi a VA
cation of one week. Prof. Pearson
will spend part of the time with friends
in Lancaster Both teachers and pn-
pills have done exc llent work the past
term. and are in need Of Il rest.
Miss Fleta Huntley, of appleton,
Wis IS visiting her sister Miss Flora
Huntley. who is one q ihe respected
teachers of our school.
Every day we are reminded of the
uncertainty of life. tcame with start
ling suddenness Saturday morning,
when we learned that Joseph Stockert,
our miller. had passed away. Friday
morning Mr. Stockert took load Of
his flour to Cassville. That evening
the family were very much alarmed to
sec the team coming home without a
driver. The sons at once started TO
find their father, and discovered him
living insensible in the road about two
and one-half miles from town He
was brought home and a physician
summoned, but thcinjuries he had re-
ceiyed and the exposure he had under
gOne were more than he could stand,
and he expired Saturday morning. He
was born in Germany. and came to this
country years ago. since which time
he has successfully followed the bust
ness Of milling. He has been married
twice, and the last wife and nine chill
dren s@rvive him The funeral was
held Monday, at st. Johns church
near Patch Grove, and he was laio 20
rest in the cemetery adjoining the
church.
Mr.. Grit Hibkok has moved into
town, and now occupies the house
owned 10y Benz. Hickok
Ono Sala returned from Milwaukee
last week, where he is taking course
of medicine in the Wisconsin Medical
College.
Miss Bertha White. who has been
visiting friends among us for couple
of weeks, returned to her home in Mt.
Hope Tuesday
i little son OF Mr. and Mrs. 5. Snv-
der died Friday morning of pneumonia,
and was buried sunday The funeral
was held at Providence church. The
parents have the sympathy Of all in
their affection
0rr hearts were saddened ~ the
death Of little Nina Starrcttt. Youngest
ci.,, * George aud Lima Starrctt,
which occurred on Wednesday of last
week, Of typhoid pneumonia. She was
WAS bright, winsome child Of six
summers. a yeritabe household treas
IRE. The funeral was held At the
Providence church Thursday after
noon. and was conducted by the Rev
ingrah4m. and the remains were in
TERED in the Dodge cemetery. Aswc
gazed upon the little. white-rohed fir
ure. sleeping so sweetly, we could
easily believe the words of our Saviour
to oe true. that 'Of such is the king
dom Of heaven.
Miss Letha Brady started last week
for Bushnell South Dakota where She
expects to teach school the coming
summer We can assure that place Of
having 4 iirst-class school.
David Bailantine Who has been Seri-
onsly III, is somewhat improved IN
health and his friends hope thata long
lease of lite has been granted 10 him.
MAEY Ann.
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