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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-06-16
Mt. Hope.

Crops in this section are doing we'll
No complaint from the farmers of a
lack of rain.
Mrs. Fox and Musa Abrams are
taking medical treatment at Buffalo,
n. Y.
r. NJ. Day Geo. Day, II. Weaver
and others, attended company re-
union at Lancaster Friday.
Among the visitors at Madison last
week. we may mention Wn. and j.
White.
Mrs. Emma Sheedy leaves for Bat
lie Greek. Mich. this week.
Geo. Zimmerman Jr., dropped in
for visit with his parents Saturday.
Matt. Brady was called to Cleve-
land, ohio, recently by the death Of a
brother.
Mae Peacock is spending few days
with her brother Willis
Among the late arrivals Of school
ma'ams are Misses Lawless, thinner
man, and Mccormick
Edna McWilliams is visiting rela-
tives in this vicinity.
According to late reports the sick
are on the mend.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-06-16
Fennln0r6.

Frank Horton, the baggage man,
took Murphy's place as train baggage
man few days last week
T. A. Metcalf and wife will start for
Omaha this week.
II. b. Lewis, The hustler" for the
Grant County Herald, was in town
Monday.
The base ball game at Muscoda be-
tween Fennimore and Muscoda re-
suited in a victory for the latter.
Score to z.
A. &. Roethe leaves for Whitewater
today to be present at the Commence
ment exercises Of the Normal.
Work will soon begin on the new
Methodist church.
The Fennimore Juvenile band will
soon appear in elegant new uniforms.
A. +. Grayenbrock, Barney Frank
enhoff and John Walters were present
at the Semi-Centennia celebration at
Madison
We hereby serve notice that these
items will appear each week in this
paper and the writer will keep an eye
on Fennimore and vicinity and will
try to chronicle every important
event and every noteworthy act be it
good or bad. \
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-06-16
Tapped The POStoffiCe Till.

The postoffice at Platteville was en-
tered Sunday night and the cash
drawer was robbed Of 30 or 40 cents
in pennies. On Monday and Tuesday
some boys were around at the stores
changing pennies for silver and two
Michy boys, both under u years,
were arrested. After hearing the case
it was today decided to send one of
them to the reform school.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-06-16
"A Narrow Escape From Drowning.

Men are at work just below Cass-
vile building dam. This, Wednes-
day. morning a boat containing five
men and loaded with willows and
tools sunk in the Mississippi river.
The men were in the water two hours
before they were discovered. Some
of the men could swim little and
they kept the boat up near the top of
the water while their helpless COM
panions who could not swim clung to
it. After they were discovered the
alarm was given at Cassville when
four boats went to the scene and res
cued them from their perilous posi-
ton. Two of the men were complete
Iy exhausted and in an unconscious
condition when taken from the wa
ter. The men were Ben Miller, Clark
Teasdale, Faun Diedrich, and two 9TH
ers who were strangers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-06-16
Al Large attendance.

A special dispatch to the Herald
from Cuba City Wednesday evening
says the crowd at the reunion is ire
mendous. The big day is tomorrow.
Thursday
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-06-16
Grant COUNTY, Court.

Following are the proceedings Of
the Grant county court held Tuesday,
June IA, f. B. Goodsell, judge presid-
ing:
Estate of John G.. Thomas. Mont
fort. Lucelia Thomas appointed adj
ministratrix Her bond fixed at 81
100.
Estate of James H. Nelson, Mt Ida.
Will admitted to probate. F. A. Mel
son approved as executor. His bond
fixed at $1I.1OO.
Estate OF John Barr. Glen Haven.
Order confirming sale Of real estate
signed.
A Klondike IN northern Wiscon-
sin farm lands. If
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-06-16

Mrs. W. V. Mink Of Burton passed
through Lancaster Tuesday on her
way to Fer Iimore to visit her sister.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-06-16

en- Tuesday and Wednesday a cold
wave visited Grant county. II will
grow warmer Thursday
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28
Personal. MENTION.

Malcolm Graham 81 Austin was registered
yesterday at the Lawlor
Mr.. and Mrs 7 p. McGowan left last nigh,
for New Orleans, La. 10 mako that city their
future home.
r, W. Lawrence Of Cambridge, ENGLAND
and Miss Lawrence Of London were registered
YESTERDAY NJ the Lawlor.
MIR. Robert Adair has returned from quite
an extended visit to Fort Davis, much inn
proved in general health.
Governor Charles A. Culherson arrived In
the city last night from Bellviile ON the late
santa Fe train, and registered at the Law
lor.
Messrs. n. c. Ayars j. J. Harrison. w, A.
Morrison and Or. r. II Harrison. tho Arst
three gentlemen of Columbus, TsNas, aad
the doctor Of Houston. paid the business aud
mechanical departments OF The Post pleas.
ant visit last night.
w. G. Sterret better known as Bill Sterre,,
tho Washington correspondent of the Caves.
ton News and ono of the best known aud most
popular correspondents AT the Natiarnl cap
ital was In the city yesterday, Mr. Stsrrgt Is
now swinging around the political circle IN
Texas.
Mr. Geo. Roy. who for the past two years
has illed the nosltIon OF matchmaker 81 L
Iechcnger's, left Yesterday morning over the
southern Pacific for Memphis Tenn, whore
he goes TO accept Gimilar position with Mr.
frank ThaSer Of that city During his stay
in Houston he has made many friends who
viii resrct to learn of his Departure from the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28

vote is the citizens power Of attorney
which he gives to somebody else to repre-
sent him in the government. The supftue
concern of every citizen should be 10 al
ways give that power OF attorney to piriies
and candidates who Will represent hin. II
he falls to do that he had done worse tnan
throw away his vote. Pay more attention
to your own ballot. leaving the aggregate
to be determined by the election officers.
and results will be more to your liking
Had the prohibiticnists OF South Carolina
had the courage OF their convictions they
would have carried that State IN the late
primaries for the prohibition party, which
came within $500 votes Of winning aud the
claim Is made that had the prohibition
sentiment been thought to be so strong the
ticket would have been elected with TO-
600 votes to spare. Cowardice thus lost
South Carolira to the saloon.
Prohibition Is not dead. There is no
reason why we should be discouraged
there is no reason why we should be
minority party. Canada gave 10000 ma
jority for prohibition Just the other day
swallow. prohibition candidate for COVER
nor OF Pennsylvania, Is making A gallant
fight arid may be elected There are
enough voters in this country who are OPP
posed TO the saloon to control the coming
election, II they would only conSs nut of
the old parties and stand with the only
party In America today whose victory
means death TO the saloon and saloon in
fluerces"
Mr.. Bailey left last night for shelbyville.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28

Morris Bros dog and pony show on Bre-
nend square continues to draw large
crowds, and IL anything more peoplo at.
tended yesterday than on the opening day
The performances OF the animals, when
considered that they are dumb beasts, are
little short OF marvellous and the pro
grammc in most respects Is not only bet
ter and brighter, but different from thai
OF last year. 1t is apparent tina. the anl-
mails have been taught their skill through
the Kindness OF ihsir master, as they enter
into every act with an apparent pleasure
and willingness that speaks volumes for
tkeIr appreciation Of the kind word or gen
tic stroke OF approval given after the con-
cl,ision.
AS special means OF entertaining the
children they are given the privilege oil
riding TIE ponies after each afternoon per-
Torrance, and as there are forty ponies In
he show large numbers OF the little folk
enjoy this pleasure. the ponies ing at
tended by professional hostlers
The show continues during this week
performing at 3 and Sis p. M
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28

design. and some conical effects will be
shown.
The grand march will start at 9 o'clock.
a special feature OF the evening will be
the Lords club March" during the inter
mission. At midnight supper will be
served. donated by the lady friends Of the
CLUB and some OF It's members
Following are the committees having the
affair in charge:
Arrangemept Committee-C. C. Duerer,
chairman. G.. LL1!enthal. X. Duerer. l.. l..
Meyer. N. Jacobs, /. Keller.
Invitation Committee-Ben George
chairman: Arch GILMORE. Walter Harper.
Max Keller Robert Thomas. Ed Randolph
Floor Committe-Louis Hlrsch. chair
men George w. clarendon. Walker White,
William Baugh. George Winkler. Robert
Duerer. Harry Dooley. Max Keller.
Reception committeo-L. l.. Meyer. c..
e. Duerer. j. II. Ships. Ben George. j..
b. Ashe. NJ. A. Grant. william Keller. X.
II. Cawthorn. X. e. Patterson. Robert
Thomas.
Decoration Committee--Miss Bertha Schi-
fer chairman; Misses Lille Munich, Bertha
llfuodel. Fannie Culmore. Dora Munich.
Beulah Cardlnel. Annie Barron. Ida Wink
Ter Mesdames Schiller. Culmore. Jacobs.
Plummer, Keller. Krause, Kuodei
Refreshment Committes--Mesdames Schi-
fer, Culmore, Keller. Plummer, Krause. ia
cobs, Knodel
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28
ADDRESS TO THE GOLD FOLKS
The Committee of the "Old Folks"
Association FormuIntes an Addrcas.

The Committee of the "OId Folks"
Association Formulntes an Address.
The committee appointed at the "Old
Folks meeting held last Tuesday. con-
sisting OF Messrs. w. r. Hamblen, Thomas
d, Howard. A 8 Richardson, Philip H.
Fall and G. w. Kidd met yesterday after
noon at the rooms of the Business League
to formulate report upon the eligibility
OF membership. etc
All the members OF the committee were
Present and after some DISCUSSION the fol-
lowing was adopted as their report;
I'VE, the committee appointed by the
Old Folks meeting held October Is, con
sidering statement necessary as to the
aims and purposes OF cur organization.
he.GefGrth to be known as The Texas Old
Folks association with its domicile at
Houston, hereby adopt the following;
Every white person 30 ytars OF age or
older. now residing In Texas. or who has
resided in Houston for period of toi "
years or more, shall be eligible for mem
bership. aud we earnestly solicit all such
TO become members, knowing that ON eaaa
| recurring year the meeting and mingllug
| together OF friends of 'Auli Lang SyBe'
will prove Il source az unailoyed delight.
at should be the duty of each member to
endeavor to attend the yearly conventions
of the organization on the day .ot apart ID,
| this purposa and to use every effort TO per-
| pVtuate ina existence OF The asso ,iation
thus contributing u feeling OF loyalty &c
our State and an interest in the welfare
OF our city,
'''rhe association having alrcady elected
a president and secretary It is now on Il
firm basis OF organization and we bid II
God speed in the earnest hope Of future
success.
"All OF which Is respectfully submitted.
wv. r. Hamblen.
'Thos. b. Howard
"a. S. Richardson.
Philip II. Fall.
&c. w. Kidd.
Committee
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28

sum n, - dollars, and berenow file
this, their opposition thereto, and say .hat
the cause of their objection Is una: indt
the amount of compensation for tne Vaiue
OF the land TO be taken and damagen Is TOO
small and that same should be hxeo at Tue
total sum Of at least $1,000. when represents
the value Of the land sought TO be con-
dtmned angi the damages which will be sus-
tanned by said owners by reason OF saiu
condemnation, and the injuries sustained
BY them as to the remaining portion OF tne
real estate out Of the tract from wnlcn lne,
State seeks to condemn and take out 69.o
acres, the same being dimindshed in Vaite
by said condemnation II the same is al
lowed to stand.
defendants pray that the State of Texas,
OF which C. A. Culberson Is governor aiM
J. w. Madden secretary of state. and ).
J. Hendrick, w. 7. Burns and j. NJ.
Hin commissioners, the adverse parties
herein, be cited according to law in such
cases made and provided, that meantime
the court and the county judge OF HARRIS
county SHALL refuse to have said decision
recorded or to make same the judgment OF
said court and that on final hearing the
court shall award the sum Of $1,000 as
aforesaid, as their compensation by reason
OF the premises, for the condemnation OF
said land and that said defendants recover
their costs. both OF the proceedings before
the commissioners and in this court, and
that the defendants have judgment for said
amount according 10 law. and for such
GENERAL and especial relief to which they
may show themselves entitled.
~
The amount OF $1,000 asked for by the
defendants is $4Ss9 in excess of the valua-
lion fixed by HE appraisers and s5266 more
than the sum which can legally be paid
by the State. At the rate Of s25 per acre
the amount allowed under the law passed
BY the Twenty fifth legislature. the 1913
acres would be worth 1874, while the total
valuation, according to the figures OF SS7 80
per acre as fixea by the appraisers, the
tract would bring Spool 1t will be seen
frat the discrepancy is very great and. as
stated above, 1t Is hardly probable that any
definite or satisfactory arrangements can
be made with matters in their present con-
dtion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28
CITY nREvrr,Es.

There are undelyered kilograms nj I'M,
Westrfn Union Telegraph company's office t,r
Mrs Ludie Raymon, Ed Msrshsll " a. Par.
sons ana Lawrence Rivers Mcdowell.
Mrs W u. Jones desires all members of
her committee OF the Baby Booth far tho y
". Z. a. bazaar TO meet at her home 7O6
Clay avenue this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
cordial invitation Is extended to all who
wish to study the bible TO join the Bartist
course class at the First Baptist church every
Friday night Strangers are welcome.
There will be n meeting this evening nj 8
O'Clock. at the office OF Childress a Tayior
o. o. the gentlemen directors OF the Texas Fruit
riowsr anu vegetable association. Prompt
attendance is especially desired by Mr.. chi.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28
THE LORDS cLun BALL.
Extensive Preparations HIVE Been
Made for Toaigbt,~ Event.

The first mask ball OF the season viii
take place at Turner hall tonight under
the auspices OF the Lords Cycle club. ore
of the largest ana most progressive o.
SaniSations of its kind in the South. Money
and energy have not been spared in ar
ranging for the event, Yesterday the
young ladies appoirRed for that purpose
were busily engaged in decorating Turner
hall with bunting, flags, palms and artI-
fetal flowers and the work will oontinu,
throughout today, When the beautifyiny
process Is over the cid hall will present
very pretty picture
The costumes to be worn By members OF
the Lords club are rich In make-up Ana
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28
THE POULTRY SHOW.
Dates Changed to Conform to the
r., T.. and v. Festival.

AT the meeting OF the South Texas Poultry
ard Pet Stock association it was decided
to change the date Of tho third annual
meeting in this city to December 9Th to sth
so as to have the show during the Fruit
Flower and Vegetable Festival.
Judge Miller OF Dallas. who will act as
judge at the show. has written that tn
change of date is satisfactory TO him.
The matter OF catalogue for the forth.
coming show came up for consideration
ard the following committee to take Il Ia
hanc Yves eppointed' Messrs. Gus kray
Walter Howe and Maurice Gomhert. II
is the intention of these gentlemen to gel
up the best catalogue that has ever been
shown at poultry show in this city.
a large number OF special prizes have
been offered and the indications are tina,
there will be fine collection OF chick
ems shown.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28
AN ORANGE ORCHARD.
A Thousand Trees Loaded Down with
a ELMc NmrictN OF ErmiI.

~ DOWN with
u Fine variety of Fruit.
In company with MIR Charles Albrecbt.
tho well known horticuIurist. a Post re-
porter yesterday visited the orange orchard
on tho premises of Mr. c. Marti at M. 7O2
Clark street, In the Ffth ward. 1t is per-
haps not generally known that success has
offended I've efforts made to raise the fruit
named in this section, but a glimpse at the
Trees. which have been grown under the
Joint direction OF Messrs. Albrecht and
Marti, VIII quickly show the facts in the
matter.
The gentlemen In question have on a
tract containing about quarter of an acre
somethipg like 1000 trees. all of which are
literally loaded down with fruit, which
although email In size. is tuual 80 far as
flavor aud quality goes. TO ANYTHING grown
in Florida The trees are only about four
years old and have attained uniform
height of perhaps five feet. They wer,
grated from the citrus trifollata. a variety
which Was imported from China, and so far
have thrlved wonderfully IN this soil and
climate. The fruit Is not harmed by
weather such ms usually prevails here at
this time and Is said to be able to stand
from 20 to Is degrees lower Temperature
than any other variety in existence The
tree comes originally from japan and Is
known as the Oonshin' In California ans
this section. while In Florida the nams
"Satruma" is applied. The rind OF the
fruit Ia thin and easily detached aud tbs
meat is ms sweet and palatable as even tn,
most critical epicure could 4 sire
Most or the oranges are nearly matured
Pni will be Picked within the next Pew
DAYS. In the meantimp Messrs. AIhra hi
and Marti invite the public to call and
insrect their orchard which is livng
example Of the wonderful possibilities o.
Texas soil arl climate
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28

Olive Texas. October CIV, II. Munro
of Olive, Hardin county Texas. passed
away quietly last night at 1855, TIE de-
ceased had been suffering from consump-
ton slightly for some time. but the dis
ease bec5m,ng fatal, called him from
his beloved family much sooner than bis
friends expected him to 20. He had been
filling the capacity of foreman aud checker
a. the mill of Olive. Stcrnenberg & Co. for
the past six years. ami has always given
rhe very best OF satisfaction. He was loved
by all the employees ari al mourn his los
The deceased was 30 years of age and leaves
a wife and four children.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28
The Quarantine situation.

From advices received in the city yester-
day. coupled with the settled and favorable
state of tho weather. there is little doubt
the quarantine restrictions which have 80
long and so unavoilably impelled the free
exercise of travel and commerce betwe5n
this mud other States, will be entirely
abolished State Health Officer Blunt is
keeping thoroughly in touch with the sit
uaton and will not fasten the embargo
on the public an hour longer than the cir
cumstances demand.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28
Olive LOcnls.

olive, rexas, October 27.--Mr W. II.
Munro who has been sick some time with
consumption, is not expected to live
,hlough tho day.
Or. and Mrs G. d. Martin spent Sunday
In Beaumont
Miss Jimmie Martin OF Trinity, Texas,
is visiting her brother, Dr, @. d. Martin.
Mi, j. A. SternCnberg Of Houston came
IN on the eastbound train this morning.
Quite lot OF sickness throughout our
section Just now,
Mrs Fannie Lyon of Beaumont and
Mrs. Pennington OF Silsbse are here with
MI Munro who Is very low.
DR., Harrington of Kountze was in Olive
Yesterday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28
Death of Mrs. EnrIc.

Mrs. Ida Engle. ased 90 years, wife OF
Henry Engle. OF 2iS Velasco street. died
at 2:l5 o'clock yesterday afternoon and
will DO buried at 8 o'clock this afternoon.
The deceased leaves to mourn her loss
husband. three children. an aged mother.
four sistcns aid three brothers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28
I'tlce-Whtte.

Mr. Gilbert ID. Pace and Miss Addle
Josephine White were married at 1880
o'clock yesterday morning at the Church OF
tina Annuncation, Rev. Father HennesseY
officiating. Mr.. Pace is assistant manager
OF the Houston Electric Street Railway
power house and has large circle OF
friends. while the bride Is a very popular
young lady The happy couple left for
Galveston soon after the ceremony and
will enjoy weeks tour before returning to
INuatoD
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28
The Co,ored Vote.

OF the 1919 certificates OF registration is
sued for the coming election 1907. or about
one fourth the total number, were iss,iei to
colored voters and this is said TO he about
400 short OF the colored registration in
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28
OUR NAVY

Has never been equaled. neither has 81
Packard's Troy Laundry, 912 Prairie ave.
nue.. Phone 1872.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28

Smoke Cor.er Harrison Cigars. Sold by all
reliable dealers. Taub G. Sons distributors.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-28
Palestine Pointers.

Palestine. Texas, October a6.--Miss Lula
Hanks of Neshes, through her attorneys.
Messrs. Campbell & McMeans, has filed su |
IN the district court for $4,000 agairst the
International ard Gelt Nolthern Railroad
company for personal damages,
Tonight at S o'clock. at the residence OF
the brides parents. Mr. ARD Mrs. Alfred
Johns, in South Palestine, Mr.. Il. h.
Stesman ard Miss Dora joins were united
IN marriage. Rev. r. Hamlin offieiat-
ing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18
4 MINE FiSHERU '.
.rAYsox FUCKERS TIME IN Local POLITICS.
From, Tho Chicago Record

"pAYsON fuckers TIME IN LOCAL POLITICS.
From The Chicago Record
Down IN Maine the other day sat on the rocks
chatting with IN old nsh'rm!n VINO Vas ti'anhs
part Of tn universe Is cN !uSNey VIM thr SP'i
Of masculine activity. NJ man eyer takes hsh
home without cleaning hem and cutting off t'cir
heads lie generally performs tM@ iuty AZ soon
a. ne reaches and.
coilc-rrn,: tn. an,rs Of the ncghhorhood in 4
quaint philosophical way when summer gNL
padding birch-bd!k canoe. passed under our
DO you like Them cockclcy boats" he asked
They are very pretty ana graceful ! answered
WAL. I'm not hurch member. AMI Irc got
rheumatic 50 bad can't swim. 80 jcs' natchely
don't Ike TO have nuthn, but Thin piece Of birch
bark betxixt and hell
why don't you reform and repent and join The
lie thought a minute before speaking and then
answered. WAL my wife has been a-teasn' me
10 for ever so long. and calculate is about time
Ny old friend had picked up good deal Of
wisdom in his crusca and lad quaint MY Of , ex,
in doubt / ,llus stand well TO Ice'ard
he ,old amusing story Of the struggle
that was caused in that community by an attempt
" what he called the "porrtcianS' TO compel IN"
adoption Of 'Payson fuckers time Payson
Tucker is and for several yenTs has been rnf hcn
the railway companies Of the country agreed upon
common system Of standard time ne ordgrrd Is
which the railway ran the change was made and
the reform extended throughout the country In
tower Of the tow hall or in the steeple Of OF
the churches. which is usually maintained and
this part Of Maine nearly ali the town clocks were
changed to standard time. and II caused revolu-
M Man anonf II. nd mayor Who had the andac
uy 10 adopt "Payson fuckers time was defeated
for reelection and his prospects OF political prefer
The trouble seemed to he that in the absence OF
watches the farmers and fishermen were In the
habit Of telling time by the sun and naturally their
arrangements were thrown out OF gear