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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
NUMBER 50
Inc Paid Choir.

1T is very difficult for some very ex-
cellent and otherwise broad minded
church people to realize that good
music is one Of the most power
ful auxiliaries to successful church
work" writes Edward w. Box in The
Ladies' Home Journal. Music nat
urally appeals to far larger number
OF people than preaching ever has or
can. no matter how good lis quality.
A church DESTROYS of reaching the
largest number Of people and doing
the greatest amount of good must adj
just itself to prevailing conditions.
II good music will attract where other
attractions fail, why not employ this
auxiliary? But good church music
can rarely be had from volunteer
choir. And | say this with all due
respect to the thousands who each
Sunday throughout our country vol
unteer their service in divine song.
There are innumerable eases where II
paid choir is out Of the question.
have known of such instances where
the singing by volunteer choirs was
was good. But they are the excep-
tions; by no means the rule. And it
stands to reason that this should be
SO Excellence in any kind Of work
calls for study and preparation. To
be good singer requires years of
study and training. And years of
hard, practical work must follow the
study period
The voice must be cultivated; it
must be trained And this calls fer
infinite patience, time and money.
Trained voices naturally cannot be
expected TO give the results OF all this
without compensation And the fact
that their services are asked bv the
church and in the cause of religion
does not affect the justice Of renum-
Grafton. Ministers and janitors are
paid, and So should be our church
singers If they have good voices.
Where church Is able TO maintain a
paid choir and seeks to economize
with volunteer voices. there is. in
particular. q grievous mistake com
united. Music bath charms, it has
been truly said, and ii has to every
one. church able to spend some
thing on its music cannot afford to
have aught but the best it is within
its means to employ.
There would be far fewer empty pews
in some Of our churches if there were
better voices in the choirs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
Richard Ill.

This masterpiece of Shakesperean
tragedy will be presented by Mr..
Sanford Dodge and his capable COM
pany at Reeds Opera House Thurs
day. Jan. %. 1t is seldom that a
company capable of producing such
play appears in this city. The scenes
OF course are laid in England during
the exciting times when the houses of
York and Lancaster were fighting for
supremacy.
This contest is known in history as
the War of Roses. owing to the
fact that the red rose was the emblem
of the house Lancaster and the wr'tc
rose of the house York.
Richard is the dethroned heir Of the
house York and is finally made king
Of England. The sense OF his Phvsi-
cal defocmity working through his
mind warps his soul to such an ex-
tent that he feels neither pity, love
nor fear" The acting required in
this difficult role, from his well known
soliloquy in the first act, 70 his tragic
death at the hands of kuhmund tests
the ability of the greatest actors and
Judged by his acting in the character
Of Damon, Sanford Dodge will admir-
ably take the part
Do not miss this performance as it
is both interesting and exciting, and
40 student of literature either,in the
schools or at home should mss this
grand play by the greatest OF all ala.
thors. Shakespear
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
FennlmOre Items.

Mrs. Milton Shearer has been quite
i'll for the last week. but is now CON
valescent
Mrs. Bailey Of Prairie du CHEN
mother Of DIR. b. Bailey, is very sick
at the doctors residence,
5. Rogers Of Lancaster Sundayed in
Fennimore. His many friends here
are always glad to see him.
Henry Roethe, our popular editor,
has received good position for sew
eral months as clerk OF the senate.
Harrower's hotel is well patronized
by the many travelling men who are
out now selling their spring and sum
mer goods.
Prof Shearer. the principal OF the
Mt. Hope High school, has resigned
and Mr.. Will Shepherd of Mt Hope
will take his place.
The teachers of the Fennimore
schools will give musicale Wednes-
day night in the Opera houses the pro-
ceeds so to buy books for the school
library
Mrs. John Beetham spent Sunday
in Mineralpoint. She returned Mon
day bringing with her Mrs. Riedel.
her mother Mrs Riedel will make
quite visit here.
Thirteen Of the soldiers of the Iron
Brigade with their wives met at John
McLimans on Friday afternoon last
and had q good time, the wives TAX
ing well nlled baskets and the soldiers
helped digest the goodies by telling
war stories.
Damon and Pythias was played in
Fennimore Saturday night to small
audience. The settings ia our Opera
house are not suited for tragedy.
Owing to the stage settings and the
rollickiug mood in which the troop
was. we did not get tragedy but a
burlesquc On Damon aud Pytbias.
AZgrInH
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK,

Missionaries Macs and
Wheeler closod the special meetings
oav hive been conducting at New
-.-ovidence, Iowa county. sunday
evening. Jan. Il. The visible results
of these meetings were twenty-five
conversions, the organizing Of Y. ?.
5. c. f., with sixteen active and five
associate members Monday evening.
Jan. 18th, Rev John Hardcastle OF
the p. NJ. church organized church
at this point, making the work Of the
missionaries permanent. This work
of grace is the outcome Of a Sunday
school planted at New Providence
nearly two years ago After a brief
rest the missionaries will commence
special meetings at Crooked Greek
school house near Boscooel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
The New Monthly Open Court.

With January 1897 the Chicago
Open Court celebrate. The decrnnial
anniversary of'it~ nativity and more
consonantly with the solid character
Of its contents now appears in the
form Of a monthly instead OF "A week
Iy. Undoubtedly this change viii
gain more than ever the attention Of
thoughtful people for The Open Court
which j. devoted to The high ideal Of
purifying religion by the methods cm-
ploycd ia science IN aim which it
ha- always reyerently but fearIc>-ly
pmsued.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
Mr.. SHRLES ILL AT BOSCoBtL.

AZ Boseobel last sunday morning
Mr. Frank b. Sarles was taken sick
while attending church He stagger-
ed ont Of the 1oor and climbing into
his buggy fell unconscious on the
seat The horse ran around town and
finally went home to the barn where
the family found Mr. Sarles soon at
ter still lying in an unconscious con
dition He was taken to his room
and medical aid summoned At this
writing he Is able to be up and around
again. but is very weak and III. Heart
trouble i the cause.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
TeaGhe. ) Institute.

A teachers institute will be held in
Bloomington on Friday and Saturday
of this week that should receive the
attention Of every one IN the vicinity
who interested in thework Of educat-
ion. Professor McGregor aud Prof
Hutton, two of the most experienced
and able institute men in the state
are in charge. school boards should
see to il that their teachers close
school on Friday and attend the in
stitnte. The knowledge and inspila
tion received by the teacher viii
more than compensate for the loss Of
a day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
Some Water; PIentu Of Nerve!

Witness. Plattevil'c can boast Of
having the best water upply u water
Of amy city in the southwestern part
Of Wisconsin, as well a. having ~
good machinery a can be found any
where. The water coming from Pot
STAN sandstone Is Of purcst quality
and Of quality TO make it desirable
for all kinds Of culinary and manu-
featuring purposes
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
Gard OF Thanks.

desire to express my thanks to the
many friends who aided in the SUR
scription which was passed by Mrs.
l.. Wilcox and Mrs. j. Burton. to
build me a house. Also to the car
penters and neighbors who built il.
My house is completed and am
comfortable and happy IN it. and am
prepared to do quilting as usual.
MRs ELIZA NENTERs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
ChRD OF THhNKs.

We wish to thank our many friends
for their kindness in the care and
burial Of our dear grandma.
ISAAC GARTHwAITE AND FAMILY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

Senator Spooner has visited Mark
Hanna and will see Pres. Mckinley in
the Interests Of II. G. Payne for cabi-
net place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21
Pau Up.

All parties having accounts at my
studio during % and '96, call and
settle. Ii your account is 10 cents OF
10 dollars this means you.
NATION STUDIO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-01-21

VIM. f. Mason Of Chicago has won
the senatorial fight in Illinois and will
be the ne t senator from that great
commonwealth.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-04

white man Do this Why do the whites
have their gatherings and dances II we
may not3 We have no other amusement;
they have many. We cannot read We
need something TO lock forward 10, some
thing 70 work for.
MIR. Tate SAYS what IS not true when
he states that potlatchss make our women
immoral Our women are not immoral.
and they would ike 20 talk 10 Mr. Taite
on that question for little while. OF
course there are bad women. bat ten me.
are there not bad white women The
potiatch does not make them bad. neither
does 4 make our women bad. We do not
like the religion o. a man who is higotsd,
and we vii not listen 10 him. Our pot
latch is quite innocent-as innocent as the
white mans dances. Why does Mr.. Taite
not stop the white dances2 Are al the
people there good and honestT Do they
all nay their debts, and are there rot
many who make themselves poorer than
the Indian. who can always get help from
his friends. In order 20 give big presents
and De generous? Does Mr.. Taite want
the Indian 10 give him all his money in
stead OF giving II 10 his friendsg'
II seems a pity 70 forbid this innocent
and picturesaue custom in an age when
the old customs are SO fast dying out.
more especially when the fact is taken
into consideration that il will eventually
die out OF its own accord. II is conceived
and carried out in the spirit which some
OF its opponents profess TO uphold-the
spirit OF good fellowship and charity, and
on the principle Of doing unto others as
we would they should do unto us."-Vic-
to-ia Province
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FISHING.

Far from the busy haunts of men,
Mid hazel, heather. gorZe.
You are the beauty of the glen.
And I the Beast. of course.
] fetch and carry at your wish,
wait your beck and nod.
And yet your soul Is with that fish
Your ardor in your rod.
He struggles hard. gives now a lunge,
Like boxer in the ring.
And now he executes a plunge
That makes your tackle spring.
And then again he quiet lies.
As IL in cunning thought.
OF how TO lose the worst of flies
That he so gladly caught
Anon we see his silver back
Rush madly up the stream,
And then ne takes another tack.
An EFFORT that's supreme,
lie tries TO leap the rocky Wall
That enVirons the pool.
How hot that rush! How low that fall!
While you are calm and cool.
You utter not word your wrist
Must surely be of steel;
For let your captive turn or twist,
You never spend the reel,
But with your eye fast fixed you stand
Diana with a hook
Determined that good grilse to land
And bring your ny 10 book.
Well done. He weakens, With the gan
I'm ready for the prey.
And now you give a little laugh
That means HE must give Wayt'
Look OUT" you cry. ! do look out,
And then | lose my head.
you've missed the fish without a doub,,
But captured me instead.
London Punch.
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men 10 protect the property, and 50 twelve
soldiers had been detailed from the Con-
tinental army TO do duty as guard every
night until the pressing necessities OF the
forts and scattered settlers had been sup
piled.
The soldiers had been there now for a
week. and. as no signs of an attack had
appeared. they we're becoming tired OF the
monotouous life. The wildness of the re-
gion and the novelty Of their duties at
FIRST had been sufficient TO interest them,
but now they were eager TO return 10 tho
forts. and such words these We have
quoted we're frequently heard.
But at the very time when Cox and
Skinner were complaining TO each other
a band OF Indians and Tories were moving
amongst the hits in the darkness. and
their destination was Eilis's mill. on the
Mohawk. Perhaps Johnson had some de-
sire 10 regain the property from which he
had 50 easily parted; and II his hand
should succeed. there would certainly be
no haggilng about the price 10 be paid. for
Ellis would be prisoner, unless. Indeed.
ne fen In the defense. which Il WAS well
known he would attempt.
The Indians and the no less cruel Tories.
stealthtly made their way through the
darkness. They were familiar with every
foot of the ground. and the dim light Of
the waning moon was all they needed on
they moved. past the few scattered log
houses IN which the hardy patriots dwelt.
They had no time and bat slight dispo-
sitinn TO trouble them now. FOR most OF
the men were IN the army. aud a. for sup
plies. the country had been pretty well
stripped already. Besides. II the cxpodI-
ton against the nil should be s,iccsssrful
perhaps -four and meal would DE found
In quantities Sufficient 20 last the ma
rauders for soma time II the patriots
ssassfA - zllf1fsFf-4 ia any nfh.s~ MAJ
then starvation eon3d be tried: Tor few
men woulf renAiu in the army II once
they heard that their wives and children
ware rerishing from hunger. and Epfs-
mill was the only source Of supply in ali
the region.
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should" replied Skinner. 1T would be
just like the redskins 10 try everything
about the place
In suspense they crouched lower and
waited. They could hear the men as
they rushed about the mill. bat they were
searching for prisoners. and as yet had had
no thoughts Of setting the great wheel in
motion.
Men, That's what I've been afraid of
all the time" said Cox, after a few min
utes had passed. He had caught the re-
Fiction Of light. and the strange silence
which had fallen over the place for brief
time was NOW explained. The attacking
party had set fire 10 the mill. The flames
climbed higher and higher; the roar was
sounding now above the noise Of the wa
tiers and the shouts Of the men. The en-
tire place grew bright, and the timbers
began to crack and fall The windows fell
and in the freer draught the flames mount
ed higher and higher
The winds the other way. That's our
only hope" whispered Cox. "If the mill
falls it'll be apt to go the other way. II 1t
should fall this way"
But groan was the only reply Of his
companion. How ghast.y their faces were
In the light Of the flames Each thought
he would scarcely have recognized the
other They could occa sionally see the
faces Of the men they had left IN the mill
race They would gladly have come to
them now. but their only hope lay in their
escaping the notice Of the hand. and any
movement on their part would surely he
seen. They must remain where they were
while al around them fell the glowing
enbers.
But suddenly the hearts Of Cox and Skin
ncr almost stood still. There came a yell
louder than before from the Indians. who
were now seen gathering by the race-way
and running along It's side. Had they been
discovered They tried 10 shrink farther
hack under the wheel. But after mo-
mcnt they saw that their Two companions
We're the objects Of the attacking party
ara that they had been discovered In their
hiding place
Come out OF there" shouted Tory.
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TIRE MI ard Il needed bat orc qutck glance
20 convince the guard tnzt al attempts
AZ resistance would he e. vain. then every
man turned 70 seek safety IN fight. Bat
the Tories lined the bank urging their In
dian companions 20 enter the mil. and
fnere was 70 ao1e ia tsIat direction Nany
Of the guard seaped out o. tbs windows
for tire river bed bes0w Hard ~ were SIS
rocks, trey Srere not 50 hard AS the hearts
OF the savages. ard the desperate chance
was quickly seized. Come on" called
Cox 80 his companions. ss ssoon as ne - y
there was 80 hope OF defending the place
'-WnereT inquired Skinner. wkao vas 80
dared that ~ scarcely knew In What d.
rection 20 turn.
Here This waxs'-snd the excited men
started ard ran swiftly towards the mill
race Two OF their companions. named
E>lIck and 1sefman. followed them. and IN
q feg moments ali four OF the rner were
crouching low "a the swift, cold water.
They kept their bodies under, exposing
Only their faces. and then awaited the IS
sue Their teeth soon we're chatter!ng. ana
their hands grew numb and sfsd. But
they we're TOT mindful % slsch little things.
the yeliS % the Indians were stin sound
inz. and they concluded that several OF
their companions were prisoners
- can't stand tbs" said Skinner. when
ten minutes more had passed. N going
70 get out"
Where are you goIng2 What do you
mean whispered Cox. tYou cant get
up the bank. and the mill is full Of In
C8ans."
I'm going though" said Skinner. with
determination -Wi1i you Gomez"
Slowly he made his way along me mill
race. but Cox was the only one = follow
him They crawled on, stumbling often
and almost overborne BY the swift waters.
and fearful every moment that their pres
euce would De discovered but az last they
reached the great waterwheel and con-
ceaIed themselves under its broad blades.
Suppose they should start up the
wheel" whispered Cox.
1T would be all up with Us II they
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THE DAYS OF PATRIOTS. TORIES
AND INDIANS.
story of a Desperate Fight I'm Revo-
IufIonavy Days-Despite the FL
fort. of the Redskins and Their
white Allies. fhc Patriots Escape
a ssuat of Horrors Follows a
Day of Inefdents-

81 don't believe there's anything 20 be
I'm much Of that same opinion ny
SELF
Then why does Cd nam Ellis want 70
kasu such 4 guard in his milig A dozen
.nen On duty here when there's something
going OF around New YORK ana IN tae
South"
The speakers we're TWO men named Cox
and Skinner. who formed a part Of
guard OF twelve men at the NIL OF Scotch
mar Ellis, or 'sOid Man" Ellis. as he ~ss
Familiarity known. This mil was built
over the Mohawk river. where IT. swift
current grew swifter within narrow
gorge, and where today the steep rocks
that rise along It's sides form the founda-
ton Of many busy factories. But this
conversation we have quoted occurred In
the summer os 17so. when there we're spe-
ciai reasons Ehy the patriots wished 10
protect E.aI4s ard the property. which
few years before he had acquired by
patent from Sir William Johnson
Fort Dayton and Fort Hsrktmer were
both largely dependent upon II for their
supplies, and the fsw families al German
Flats had no other place 10 which they
could carry their corn and have Il ground
into meal. There was a small settlement
near the mill. but there were not enough
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THE EVERETT
& MONTE CRISIO
RAILWAY.

The only route 70 the popg.i5as. -. 80 .,,s.ss
mining Itstricrs 0f God ba..z ..s -
creek. MARIN Creek. sisss 5,,ss.a I,
Greek. Goat Lake and Monte -.sss. 90
The scenic route Tor
ara camping parties.
Train leaves Eszreti II a
W. enesday and Friday ~,sssa n -
m 'rtles4sy. Thursday ans
arriving AZ Everett al - =
Fer information. rates. sse-'
address y g4ff.
General FIRE. gnt and Pass~'s
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Gene up aat Vel roast yoa. YouU aau
"a acre vua are
A lcu8 Iaugh greeted his ua~ss Inn
E8Hck and GegmAn. we aware taaf tnssr
cn5y safety fay in surreu 8cTtur. grssv,-s4
the outst retehea bands aot acre drawn
up eu che haak Taci~ oaa hands Nsrs
oa.ckly Bound behind tAem an1 they uere
tc3 ANaY.
But "a fAioEs have AT esst. aa3 even ra~
heTrprx 90 that riEht passed as tass Wh@e
yae morning sun nrss appeared as us~
SeHnfs from the enemy hmd bcca hear.r
for scgne tire sn8 onlF IS xn-aa ETr.-s
mass remaIaesi of ENts' wl Cox ARA
Skinner era sled forth from she.r hA3.-r
pIace aeharucA They saR 10 szns y
tBe ie1aas su3 Tcrirs. abe. Wlth aa-f
Aazru PTteareTs. sci satisfied wsth srss~
rtEnfs Nork rad iaze strce soUgat sbtt-
Ter fAg assy amons the Alls
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cox and Skiauer hst csassd f~sFn ta.sr
caneersatieD. u ma4 have aeea taag
unacg tarir false 1asp~e=sseu 80 se-nrigy
t6eF ewre GeEinE q Hlt.a. Tae se4uI az
rushing wafer becomes usoa0fouauS after
= sine. ARD IS a oArroW rt,n % tae 1aosa
was AL tae nEat thst remained ana even
taat Wx~ 0hscssTtvi oF q sst IL nas nata-
ing strsrea tf the ner ferEat tsetr d4ty.
lut tarv weTe @stttoosg re-t.ic,& 10 g.
VIA 81 NvG Th4g VAS HrasQgStsl aEI
tAreWn hack aua foTt1 - tAe YackY cnws.
ia Iu5ian~ snd ToFtr~ ass.se s. rzsa ts~
gee ml1 tveEK enc W3shIn a. oaca kuew
MAJ Is n5s8uf hug tres were taken ~
teasr xaagd ARA wvrc gssaTsy prepa~-3 80
rsee.ve tae alta ~klae pavtF Waica Ear
eHtHts1 sAer,es tattT aau-
feera wss = auAck ufscaarse 81 guns.
aM4 oHa 81 the defenders geN dead Tha
Ia5i4nz already Nare naaking . Nay into
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-04
FOR CUBA.

Have you heard the call from Cuba
Coming northWard on the breeze?
Have YOU seen the dark cloud hanging
To the southwark Ger the seas?
1t is a gasp for liberty,
That shoulders on the air:
Spain has relit her torture-fires.
And men are writing there.
Expressions tempest gathers force,
Its tidal wave rolls high;
Old Europe's shadow dims the stars
We kindled in the sky.
The time has come for action:
Now let the right prevail;
Shall all Our boosted sympathy
With slaves down trodden fan?
Shall we be Knockers of the faith
BY which our course was set?
Shall We deny what we received
From men like Lafayette.
Helpi help, the swarthy patriots cry,
While Spaniards beat them down.
Because they viii not bend the knee
To one who wears a crown.
r.. F.. p, President of 5. I. j. Junta.
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DAILT ExCEPT SUNDAY.

NtoeN GpTtEFf-t4afas Al -Ntarff- Win - - IL
er sor kas40 and ala koc<enag Lake
Points
Passengers fer Kettle River and Bound
AIRY Creek connect a. Marcus villa ss&se
daily.
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Pullman Sleeping Cars. Elegant Dining
Cars, Tourist Sleeping Cars to st. Paul
Minneapolis. Duluth. Fargo. Grand
FORKS, Crookston, Winnipeg Helena and
Butte; Chicago. Philadelphia Washing
ton, New York. Boston and all points
East and South.
The miners popular route to RossIand
and all kootenay points.
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Wei. chief having a good potlatch? -
Yes good potletch. lots OF Indians
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In a picture on the palace wall at The
hes. Rameses II. is represented as playing
with his wives at checkers. The men"
represented by small ninepins. were appar-
emily about an inch In length.
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SPONsE FALLS I NORTHERN, NELSON ! F02
SrEpPLRl. RED AQlAIsIh ha!Lh.fS

The only ALI rail- roure without
change of ears between Spokane
Rossfand and Nelson. Also between
NcIsoa ard Ro~.laud.
nAIIE EXCEPT SUNDAY