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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-10
Citizens independent Caucus.

Owing to dissatisfaction over the
outcome of the city caucus held in
Lancaster Monday night. fifty or sixty
voters OF all parties met at the city
opera house Tuesday afternoon at 4;S0
o'clock for the purpose of placing in
nomination an opposition ticket. The
movement had been decided upon so
late that there was no chance to adj
vertise it, otherwise it is probable a
larger number would have been in at
tendance.
Order being called, Mr.. Ed. M.
Lowry was nominated chairman of
the caucus. A number of gentlemen
arose aud drolly expressed disappoint-
ment that no ticket had been supplied
with Mr.. Ed. Lowry's name printed
thereon. However, vote by accla-
NATION was taken which resulted in
placing the gentleman in the chair.
Mr.. j. C. Churchill was chosen
secretary, and Messrs. A. c. Morse
and Virgil Showalter were appointed
tellers.
William II. Decker was nominated
for mayor and the secretary was in
structed to cast the vote of the caucus
for him. Also VIM. Ziegler, OF the
southwest ward, was elected in the
same manner.
For alderman of the northwest ward
Montgomery Miller and John Pink
were nominated. A ballot resulted
in 46 votes being cast, OF which Pink
received 90 and Miller "a, with 2
scattering.
At this point after some discussion,
it was voted to place in nomination
all OF the old city council. The vote
was unanimous.
Mr.. John johnson was then elected
justice OF the peace, .and Mr.. Ed NJ.
Lowry was chosen for supervisor.
Caucus adjourned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-10
Annual Report Of the American S. S. U.
For the Year Ending March /, 1898.

This has been busy year for the
Master, gathering in and clearing up.
| spent the most of my time in Craw-
ford county holding the ground al
ready gained and occupying other
territory where believe the work has
come to stay. Our work on the Kick
apoo, where two churches were or
gained last year, by chain of cir
cumstances that seemed unavoidable,
needed my attention during August;
and so well did the Master use Inc to
their good that when failure seemed
inevitable, there is now renewed Wig
or and aggressive work being done.
A Y. P. S. C. Z. planted Gust in time).
A new church building at Maple Ridge
and pastor to lead the people are
now established.
| have thoroughly canvassed Craw-
ford county and have held two very
fruitful revivals and was hoping for
more when my Brother Wheeler was
suddenly stricken by my side. He
died in the harness and instead of us
carrying the Gospel to other places in
this neglected county | have been set
thing up his affairs with the society.
He died Feb. 3, and l have been busy
making his reports and settling his
affairs with the Am. S. S. L. Surely
the society, the state and the children
have lost grand man.
have organized Is schools with 50
teachers and 47J scholars. recognized
4 schools with IA teachers and 113
scholars. visited and aided for the first
time IA schools with 65 teachers and
700 scholars, revisited and aided 81
schools having 335 teachers and 2,131
scholars, have travelled 1854 miles,
visited ,131 families, delivered 1856
sermons and addresses, distributed
12S Bibles and testaments, books and
periodicals sold and given away $50. 05.
missionary letters written "a. collec-
tions received $54.29, conversions
lis, church society of U. b. was
formed from the Bear Greek Sunday
school in Crawford county and have
organized societies of G.. +.
Two young men have gone to col
lege from my schools this year.
A. d. MACS, Missionary,
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-10

ing by day and by night, while some
OF the Baxter nominees fought against
1t. The old council studied tle
question of our sanitary needs and
were tireless in their efforts for the
public good. They put in the water
works; they have started to extend
them. Are we now to put n office as
controllers of this grand institution
men who have not the slightest fa-
millarlty with the peoples wants in
this direction, and some of whom
have antagonized the plane Are we
now as a reward for the labors of our
old council to kick them oLto The
work to be done is very console. ,ble;
its reward in the past has been oA'y
the gratitude of the people of Lancas-
ter. Such men as are now on the
council have no personal interests to
look after; but they are men who feel
amply repaid for their efforts in
knowing that those efforts are appre-
ciated. Shall we return the bows who
know what should be done, who can
extend the waterworks judiciously and
who are in position to realize the
most revenue in the City's interest by
running the system in the citizens
interest, or shall we turn our great
plant over at this stage of the game
to men who are utterly ignorant Of
the municipal requirements. CITIZEN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-10
MhTTERS POLITICAL.
CITIZENS NON-PhRTIShN CAUCUS.

Pursuant to call, the citizens of
Lancaster of all parties met in caucus
at the city opera house last Saturday
night at o'clock for the purpose of
placing in nomination city ticket.
The result Of their proceedings are
given in condensed form on another
page of this issue under the caption
of Election Notice"
The meeting was called to order
by Mayor VIII. Decker, who announc-
ed the purpose of the gathering.
David Schriener and w. H. Decker
were named for chairman Of the eau
Gus. Tickets of colored paper with
the following printed on them: ''For
caucus chairman, David Schriener, y
had been distributed throughout the
house, and when the vote was count
ed. Mr.. Schriener took the chair.
Messrs. Ed. NJ. Lowry and Martin
Oswald were chosen secretaries, and
Harry Brown, c. II. Basford, W. F.
Orion and Geo. Q. Sykes, tellers.
A motion prevailed to proceed (out
of the ordinary custom) to select a
supervisor first. The names of John
Schreiner and X. b. Showalter were
placed before the caucus. Three hun
dred and0nineteen votes were cast.
Again the colored printed ballots held
over the written white slips Of paper
-Schreiner receiving 1913 and Show
alter 1854, with , scattering.
For mayor of the city Messrs j. II.
Reed and w. H Decker were placed
in nomination. Three hundred and
fifteen votes were cast, of which Reed
received l72 and Decker 40. with 3
scattering.
At this point many left the hail. de-
claring that the printed colored bal
lots were too numerous for them. and
the remainder Of the ticket was nomi-
mated without much opposition.
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Glen Haven.

cleft over from last week.
John Peterson and family are now
living on Chas. Kuenstsr's farm. We
are glad to see our new neighbor.
Mrs. Ella Winner visited her parent:
near Glen Haven last week She
teaches the "Muscolonge" school.
Mrs. John Druen visited relative:
in this vicinity last week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Barr,
son.
Mrs. Henry Wildman and Pear
Stephens OF North Andover spent Sat
urday and Sunday with Cassville
friends.
Measles and scarlet fever are around
our neighborhood.
Mrs. NARROW Kidd visited her moth
er, Mrs. Peter Baumgartner and her
daughter May in Cassyille last week.
SCHOOL Boy.
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F6nniIn0re.

W. r. Blakely Of Washington, Ia,
is going to start a fair store here.
Jos. Him, Sr., and daughter Racy
started Monday morning for Shelby,
Ohio, for a three weeks visit with rel
atives and friends.
Mrs. Frank Smith gave 5 O'Clock
tea Wednesday evening.
Thursday night d. B. Brunson and
wife gave very pleasant whist party
to their married friends.
Nellie Smith, daughter Of Chas.
Smith Of Neb., is visiting the Smith
family.
Allie Storrs spent several days with
his family this last weeks
Thos. Frankenhaus is confined to
his home by illness. Some time ago
he had the grippe and 50 far has not
recovered from it.
Herb. Henderson. Reaches timer,
went to Barnevald to work on a job
for few days
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-10

week combining pleasure with bust
ness.
The ladies of Sunlight Chapter held
a social at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. b. Teasdale last Friday evening in
honor of Sister A. c. Taylor, who
leaves for her new home in Polo. H.,
the irst of this week. There were
Thirty or more Stars present All en-
joyed the occasion and all regret the
departure OF Sister Taylor from
among us.
Our friend. Ferd. Josten, has lately
taken to himself an helpmate. The
lady is from West Union. la. May
they Rave good luck all the days OF
their life is the wish of your cores,
pendent.
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Livingston.
Cleft over from last week.

(Lett over from last week)
Married at the home of the bride,
Wednesday. Feb. %, Mr.. Thos. Behan
of Arthur and Miss Mary Allen of
this place. The above was one of the
most enjoyable events of the season.
Dinner was announced at l p. M,
Misses Nellie, Fern, Florabell and
Sadie Allen Getting as mattresses.
They were both reared in this neigh
borhood and will be sadly missed by
all, especially Mary who always took
q Leading part in League, Sunday
school, church and everything that
was right. She was a true Christian
character and the eldest of the four
girls, Bessie, Nellie, Jennie and Roxy.
About so guests responded to the in
vitations sent out. The bride received
many beautiful presents showing the
high esteem in which she was held.
Much credit is due Mrs. Allen for
handling such large crowd. Every
detail was given to her and all agreed
her Office was well executed. Nav
health and'happiness attend the young
couple.
Mrs. Buckett Of Linden is visiting
her sister Mrs. Jim Watson of this
place.
The supper at the Rebecca's hall
was excellent. A large crowd attend
ed.
John Hill attended the dance at
Platteville Tuesday night.
Mrs. F. Bourrett aud daughter Ethel
returned from Montfort Wednesday
evening.
F. Shepherd Of Platteville attended
the wedding here Wednesday.
Mrs. VIM. Prior. who has been visit
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-10
FHTRL SHOT.
Rubs Black AecidsntIu Shoots Himself While
Cleaning Rifle.

The citizens Of Lancaster were
shocked last Monday afternoon by
the report that Rube Black had acct
IDENTIFY killed himself. Investigations
soon proved the report to be true.
Mr.. Black was at home in the kitch-
en- of the living rooms occupied by
himself and femily, back Of Mrs.
Blacks millinery store. He was en-
gagged in cleaning his gun. Winches-
ter rifle. Mrs. Black was moving
about the house and had gone from
the kitchen into the front room. She
had been there only a little while
when she heard the report of gun
and body fall. Running to the
kitchen she found the body of her
husband lying on the floor dead. AS
sistance was Immediately summoned
but was of no avail. The deadly rifle
ball did its work instantly entering
the breast just in front of the heart
and no doubt passing through that
vital organ.
A coroners jury was summoned to
view the body and make formal ex-
preston as to the caused death.
They gave verdict of accidental
shooting.
Funeral services were held at the
home this Wednesday morning at
a. M. Rev. Brown delivered an APP
propriate address. The body was
taken to Platteville for interment.
RUDE Black was born in Platteville,
March 2, 1852. Nearly all his life has
been spent in this county.
He married in 1878 to Miss Phebe
Trowbridge. To them were born
four children. Two died in infancy.
The others, Ruby, handsome girl of
fourteen, and Ronald. bright boy of
eight years, are living, and with their
grief-stricken mother mourn the loss
of father and husband which came so
unexpectedly, so traglcally. MI.
Black had two brothers, Douglas
Black and J. L. Black. The latter re-
sides at Charles City and was present
at the funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. Black lived for a few
years at Charles City, Iowa, after
their marriage, then moved to Lancas-
ter where they have since resided.
MI. Black was man of high pur-
pose. In his social and family rela-
tions he was kind anu cheerful, ever
inclined to look on the sunny side of
life. He had many warm friends who
mourn his loss as though he were a
brother. He was man whose loss
will be much felt in the community
where he has so long resided and
where he was so well and favorably
known
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-10
The Citizens or the Baxter Ticket Which?

EDITOR OF THE HERALD: Is the
City Of Lancaster going to abandon
the common sense in matters Of pub
lie improvement, with its financial in
cidents, which has marked her con-
duct in the past, by putting into
the municipal nominees headed by
John Reed for Mayor? Personally
have no ilI-.celing for Mr.. Reed or
any of the Baxter ticket; but | do
think their election would seriously
embarrass US. We have put in $40
600 waterworks plant; not yet extend
ed to the greatest point OF efficiency.
The old council fought for this bless
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-10
Fennln0re.

Fred Barnes II Cassyille visited at
the home of Robt McLimans last
Tuesday and Wednesday.
VIM. Wannemaker Of Liberty visit
ed his sister, Mrs. Chas. Boyd, last
Saturday.
J. Morse moved his family to Mt.
Hope last Tuesday.
o. hress also has moved Oh hi.
farm near Preston.
Iona Goddle Of Werley visited at
the home Of Andrew Allen last week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-10
Ba0Ieu.

The sad death of tMr. JAS Guliek
occurred here on the first day of
March. He was i'll five days only
with pneumonia. So many have died
this winter with this terrible malady
that we look upon it as epidemic.
Mr.. Gulick was about A years old
and had hither enjoyed good health.
Deceased had recently spent month
IN Kentucky visiting relatives he had
not seen since small boy. The fun
eral was large one, Rev. Schoenfeld
officiating His remains were placed
IN the Brodtyille cemetery. The fun
eral was under the auspices OF the
Modern Woodmen of whose sorder he
was an honored member. He leaves
wife and two children and four
brothers. Thomas, William, Ed and
Walter, and five sisters, Alice Hodge,
Marion Willard, Dell Boorman, Net
Sutton, Jennie Patten. to mourn one
who in the prime of life has Joined
the great majority.
Mrs. Blunt was favored with nice
company of ladies on her Sc birthday.
Some quilted. others sewed carpet
rags and braided rugs so that fingers
and tongues were kept busy until
they were called to partake of a genu-
inc feast which all hands seemed to
be able to do justice to. The day was
much enjoyed by all present and many
were the kind wishes and happy re-
turns OF Mrs. Blunt's birthday.
Mrs. Fred Stagman had about As
old and young to help her celebrate
her 58th birthday. Here also work
was provided for willing hands and
these Industrious folks seemed lust as
willing to work just as hard at the
dinner table as anywhere else. The
presents were many and useful, es-
pecially new washing machine pre-
sented by her own children and taken
all in all we must say that birthday
parties conducted after this fashion
are truly benediction.
Miss Eta Berger. Mrs. Weatherwax's
sister, who has made her home with
her sister, will return to heI home in
Michigan this afternoon. Miss Berg
er while here has'made hosts OF friends
by her ladylike conduct and the social
circle of young folks will miss her
sadly. We hope the journey home
will be pleasant and will give her
hearty welcome any time she may re-
turn to us again.
John Gasner is now comfortably
fixed a. a citizen Of Bagley.
The State board OF health continues
TO call attention to the new law in re-
lation to births and deaths. BE
prompt in reporting such cases to
your health officer. The law provides
a severe penalty for neglect
Some Of us have been readers Of the
Herald for over fifty years and Of
course can appreciate the paper at its
full value. RIr Raj.
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GdSSville.
(Left over from last week.

Cleft over from last week.
kuenster Bros. shipped eleven car
loads of stock from this place and
Glen Haven last week, three Of cattle
and eight of hogs. They have lately
lost three head of heifers and two
hogs supposed to have been stolen
from their yards on the farm in Glen
Haven.
There are many cases of measles
probably more than ffty-in the
Groom's and Okey settlement. The
disease appears to be in mild form.
So far there have been no deaths.
Mr.. Frank Teasdale, who has been
belfast for more than three months.
is very low.
Revival meetings all last week at
the NJ. +. church, conducted by Pastor
Dixon.
Pastor Seruggs preached to large
congregation at the Baptist church
Sunday. The church was full Sub
ject, 1.-The Big Sinner.
Mr.. A. B. Teasdale and wife took q
sleigh ride over to Lancaster las
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-10
James Perry 6ullCk Dead.

James Perry Gulick passed to a
higher life March l, 1898. after an
illness of only a few days. of pneu-
monia. aged A years, % days
He was the oldest son OF joachim
and Caroline Gulick; born in Wyalus-
ing. Wis, when the country was new
and his parents were pioneers of linn
tied means
James was taught early in life by
careful and industrious parents that
success in life must be attained by
honest labor. He received a &C cd
common school education at the dis
trict school and later attended the
school at the Academy at Patch Grove.
Before he had attained his 18th year
he had an opportunity of going to
Minneapolis to work for K. Il. Co.
His father being acquainted with the
contractor kindly consented and he
was gone three months. He was very
homesick and found how much he
loved home. Only about four months
after his return his father was taken
by death and the mother was left with
large family dependent. A few
hours after his fathers death he said,
''Ma, l am so glad | have been away
from home. / now have no desire to
leave you as | know home is dearer
than the world" He proved himself
faithfdl to the trust, working hard
and taking care of the farm, needing
the wise counsel of his mother and
setting worthy example of industry,
temperance and morality before his
four younger brothers. Thomas, aged
II, Edward 9, VIM. Z, Walter 4, and
baby sister Jennie, aged l year.
At the age of "a, he bought part
of his fathers farm and was united in
marriage to Alice Strong, Sept. 6.
1877, woman worthy of his choice
and a helpmate for him, and he began
to make home for himself, and by
careful industry and economy he
leaves his family comfortable.
James was very social, genial
man, loving husband, an indulgent
father, devoted son, kind brother,
an obliging neighbor. He was out
spoken in his sentiments, never pro-
fessed the orthodox religion but be-
lieved in higher life and accepted
God as the Father, as One too wise to
err; and said only few hours before
his departure, ''If had to be removed
from my family it is all right; am
willing to 60" He was staunch
Prohibitionist in principle.
He leaves wife and two daughters,
Nellie, now Mrs. Nathan Mullins, and
Ethel, aged 9 years, who deeply feel
the loss of husband and father, who
loved Eand made home pleasant and
happy; also four brothers and five
sisters and mother, who is now old
and feels deeply that one she long de-
pended on has left her, he being the
first child taken from her large fam
lily; also host of friends.
He was laiddto rest in the Brodt-
vile cemetery March 2, Rev. Schoen-
E1l 4
pices of the order of the american
Woodmen, of which he was a mem
Der.
May God bless and sustain and con-
sole the wife and orphans is the prayer
of her who paws this tribute of love
to the memory of James p. Gulick.
Brodtville, Wis, March 5, 1898.
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ing her parents here, returned to
Platteville Saturday
Mr.. Johnnie Livingston is thinking
seriously of going to Oklahoma this
spring.
A large party was held at the
Houdle mansion Friday evening
About 20 were present. The crowd
INDUCED in a hearty supper and a
dance. They returned home in the
early hours. MARIE.
(FRESH)
The death of Clyde Hill occurred at
O'Clock Tuesday morning after re-
ceiving kick from a horse in the
stomach. The accident occurred Sun
day afternoon from which time until
his death he suffered untold misery.
He bore it patiently until the angel of
Death came and released him. The
deceased was born a short distance
from Arthur. When he was about
two years old his father and family
moved to this village where Clyde
has spent the most of his boyhood
days. He died at the age of 10 years.
He was about two years old when his
mother died, after which his grand
mother, Mrs. Alice Watson, took care
of him until his father remarked.
Clyde was very kind and good natured
to those he made friends with. He
leaves to mourn his untimely demise
a father, Mr.. VIM. Hill, two brothers,
John and VIII, and sister Alice, be-
sides a number of other relatives and
friends. The funeral was held at the
Nj. f. church Wednesday afternoon,
Rev. Vaughn officiating. A large
number of friends were in attendance
to witness the sad ceremony. The
church and casket were beautifully
decorated with flowers. Interment
was made in the Rock church GENE
terry
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Dixon and Miss
Lulu Buckett of Montfort passed
through town Saturday evening on
their way to Miffiin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Gruno and
Frank Vickerman of Miffiin spent
Saturday in town
Arch Rumble and family of S. d.,
have moved on the farm formerly
known as the Houdle homestead, viii
is located about two miles west OF
here.
The lecture given by Prof II. U.
johnson of Ohio at the NJ. f. church
Sunday evening, entitled 1.-The Royal
Road to Manhood, was largely at
tended. His From Dixie to Canada
and Through Palestine" Monday
and Tuesday evenings, were highly
enjoyable.
Chas. Watson, Sr., transacted bust
ness in Lancaster Monday.
Miss Maggie Woodward of S. Da,
is here visiting relatives. She expects
to remain some time.
Myrtle Fieldhouse went to Montfort
Tuesday to spend few days with
friends.
Vesta Johnson of Lancaster is visit
ing her grandma, Mrs. j. Livingston.
Yves Rowe and sisters, Edith and
Lena, called on friends in town Satur-
day.
Harry Thomas was a caller in town
Saturday.
VIM. Ruskell and K. Mates of Bel
mont attended the sale here Saturday.
Della Smith and her brother attend
ed the revival meetings here Satur-
day evening.
Flossie Baldwin of Lancaster visited
with Misses Amy Jacobs and Nellie
| Altizer Saturday II No
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-03-10

The city council Of Dodgeyille
have decided by unanimous vote to
grant franchise to W II. Earl, Of
Chicago. for ten years for lighting
the city by electricity The cost will
be 500 light year. The lights
viii be ready for use about June 1.
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dcaM was the means Of recoucjI.
lation. His life throughout bears
vital relation to our life i'm The
Spirit. He opened heaven to be-
levers. BY His victories over sin
in life. and death He saves us
lhey knew no remedy for the
race or the individual, apart from
Ills dying. The central thought
OF human redemption is the suf-
lerlnS and death, and resurrection
OF Jesus. May it not he that af-
ter all we have too much ceased
the clear, tedious, exposition of
his meditation by his death for
our salvation? And may it not
be that every teacher of the truth
ought to seek the special qualifi.
cation for teaching and speaking
the Word? A baptism as a spe-
clal endurence for the special SER
vice? How am | to render eff
tective testimony to a congrega-
ton and compel that congregation
to receive the conclusions of the
Divine logic:-"Onel died for all"
they all are dead. He gives life
to all who call upon Him. That
we may not be confused and un-
certain about the Divine purpose
is true, but let the Spirit receive
vastly more honor, love and
praise. In His own pleasure He
will not deny us the Baptism of
the Spirit for honoring the Son
even as we honor the Father.