Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-12-29

sity by way OF Lancaster last Satur-
day. Her uncle, Everett Brooks of
Indiana Springs, who is Christmasing
in Bloomington, met her here.
When you are riding on the rail-
way train this winter watch for the
distinguished looking gentleman who
seems absorbed in studying the sign
Passengers must not stand on the
Platform" He is legislator or state
official still riding on pass.
Platteyille News: F. L. Vail of
this city has won the cash prize offer
ed by Bell Brothers Of Dubuque to
their travelling salesman selling the
most goods during the present year.
The house has fourteen men on the
road and the capture is quite a COM
pilment for Frank
-Emmet Hallin. in the employ of
Homrich & Lehner at the Lancaster
marble yards, is spending the holidays
at his home in Richland Center. His
visit at his old home is an unusually
happy one, from the fact that on New
Years day he will arrive at the age
of 81 years and on that day his share
of his fathers estate will be turned
over to him, amounting 70 between
$4,000 and So, 900.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Grimm of
Dubuque were in Lancaster over sun
day. Mr.. Grimm returned to his du-
ties as clerk in the w. II. Torbert drug
store, while his wife and little one re-
main for few days under the par
entail roof of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Muesse.
Grant county boys and girls usually
make a success in the world and we
are pleased to note that Mr.. and Mrs.
Grimm are no exception.
A very pleasant reception was
given by Senator Baxter and wife at
their commodious residence on Tues
day evening last in honor of the Wag-
ner Quartette who sing next Saturday
evening in the Congregational church
and who are passing their holiday
week in our city. There was music
by the quartette. also by Miss Baxter
and Earl Ivey. F. j. Webb added to
the evenings pleasure by reciting
several selections. Light refresh
ments were served
-Platteville Witness: Miss Mar
garet Geddes has been appointed
teacher in the Primary grade of the
public school to take the place made
vacant by the resignation Of Miss Jen-
ME Rodenbaugh. Miss Gcddes will
take charge after the holidays ......
An assistant pastor has been appoints
ed for the NJ. f. church OF this city by
Elder Trousdale. The appointeeisRev.
Master Of Piketown, Ohio. who will
assume the duties at Wing charge
He is a graduate of Wesleyan Univer-
sity, Delaware, O., and comes highly
recommended.
Bloomington Record: young
man in the employ OF Geo. Horton
lost five fingers in a corn shredder
near Bridgeport Prof. Lyons is
passing his vacation with relatives in
Michigan. Mr.. Lyons has been a
faithful worker during his first term
here, and has won the respect and
friendship of the school Under his
management the schools are doing
excellent work and there are many
transient pupils in attendance ...
The Odd Fellows, Masons and families
a hundred strong, invaded the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. 5. Sawyer Friday
evening. the occasion being their 9th
wedding anniversary. A very pleas
ant evening was passed. the most en-
! ioyable event of which was a big sup
per, headed by good oysters. The I'M
hidden guests left fine set of CHINA
ware as token Of their high regard
Dial Enterprise: Jacob Hore OF
Cripple Greek, Col, arrived in this
city last evening and is the guest Of
his brother Robert. Mr.. Hore has
been gold mining in Colorado for the
past seventeen years but not until the
last few months did he .strike' It.
He has some fine nuggets which he
will he pleased to show you. He will
visit his old home near Lancaster be-
fore returning The remains Of
Scott Barnett, accompanied by his
son. }. W. Barnett, Of Westfeld, Wis,
arrived in this city last evening for
burial, the interment taking place