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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17

expenses. 1t will be specially noted that
| the assessment is raised from 8 10 10
! cents. Secondly, 20 Article III, section
! 1. on membership: Number Of delegates
allowed at annual meetings increased in
the ratio OF one delegate 10 every twen-
ty-flye members or fraction thereof ex-
ceeding fourteen members.
). Special notice IS hereby given Of the
action of the Grand Camp at its last an
nual meeting in allowing the Inspector
general 90 appoint an assistant from
each congressional district In the State;
! appointments TO be made on recOmmen-
dations from the camps in each district.
| The camps are most earnestly urged to
make their recommendations 10 lnspec-
/ tor-General II. G. Morton. at stanton,
Va, at the earliest moment practicable.
6. The attention OF each camp IS cali
ed 70 the action Of the Grand Camp at
its last annual meeting, which passed the
following resolution amongst others;
"That each camp In this Grand Camp do
proceed at once TO organize, as auxiliary
TO its own organization, camp Of Sons
OF Veterans such camps Of Sons 20 be-
come members Of the United Sons OF Con-
federate Veterans"
Sad as the fact may be, our ranks
are becoming thinner and thinner as time
moves on, which makes 1t the more Inn
portant that the veteran camps should
at once encourage and build up camps or
"Sons OF Veterans" on whose shoulders
the mantle must very soon fan, ana VINO
have already given such hearty co-opera-
ton and rendered such valuable service
20 the objects for which our Organiza-
ton was formed, therefore IL is most
earnestly urged that every veteran camp
encourage and assist I'm every way In the
formation OF camps Of " Sons OF Nete-
rams" throughout the State.
For special information apply 10 Colo
mel James Mann, OF NottOway. Va,
division commander, who will supply the
necessary literature and instructions.
7. The Grand Commander wishes 10 call
tho special attention OF the veteran
camps, and OF all the members thereof.
OF the camps OF "Sons Of Veterans" OF
the Lades' Auxiliaries. and OF all citizens
Of this State. to the report on school
histories made TO the Grand Camp at It's
last annual meeting by DR.. Hunter Nc
CURE. chairman Of the History Commit
tee with the request that they read H.
This report embodies not only just
criticism OF tho United States histories
now in use I'm our public and private
schools. but also gives a true history OF
the causes leading up 70 the war be-
tween the States" This should be fully
and properly understeed. not only by tho
veterans themselves, but particularly by
the "Sons OF Veterans" and the present
and coming generations. IL Is specially
recommended that this report be publish
ed and widely distributed In this country.
By order Of Stith Boiling. Grand Com
mander.
THOMAS Elicit.
AdjutantGeneral.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
A PnnuInr Visitor.

One OF the most genial travelling-mer
who have visited our cty recently Is
Mr.. John Eggleston. the eloquent mis-
sionary Tor the well-known printing-inh
house of George ii. Morrill, & CO., New
YORK. old Father Time has indeed dealt
kindly with John, and he certainly looks
az though he might live 10 a good ole
ace. The same copyrighted smile anC
graceful manner OF presenting the --latest
storv sim prevail. and make John popu
lar among his numerous friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
OUT IN HIGHLAND.
Homecoming for HoIidays-PoultryI
fndustry-Briefs.

MONTERREY, VA. December is.--(Spe-
cial.)-Thore win be a general home
coming OF the school-boys and girls for
the holidays. and the prospect OF a geny-
! ine festal season IS thus assured In many
homes Each years production OF poul-
try IN this county seems so far In excess
Of the previous year that II Is impossible
to foroten the ultimate future OF this In
dustry. one lady OF Eastern Highland
marketed yesterday $50 worth OF fowls.
and this Is not an exceptional case
The important change in roads at Forks
OF Water eight miles north OF Monterey.
OF which Mr.. Henry Mullmax was tho
contractor has been completed and ac-
cepted by the authorities. The change
was made 10 avoid two dangerous lords.
The contract for the 6l-foot bridge was
awarded 10 an Ohio firm. but no mate
rial has yet been placed on the ground.
Much OF the new road was made through
solid rock.
A contract for improvements at tho
County Poor Farm has been awarded 70
]. H. Hovener. his bid being Nf7.50. The
prop0-ed improvements include the cree
ton Of several new buildings.
The Staunton and parkersburg turn
pike. the great thoroughfare through APP
palachia, Is now said TO be I'm better cOn-
dition than az any time since the war.
Mr. j. Il. Rexrode has charge OF the
work being done and the public is loud
IN its praise Of hts services.
Driver * McNulty stockholders.
bought recently 100 head OF 3-year old
cattle and 80 lambs from lewis Me-
Chung Esq The prices paid were ahead
Of any received by other graziers In the
county.
Mr.. Harry b. Wood. the mechanical
strength OF tho Highland Recorder. has
gone 10 Charlottesville his former home,
10 be absent until after Christmas.
Mrs John X. Johnston. whose home -
az Vanderpool. IN this county. killed =
snake In her yard this week. The snakes
condition was anything but comatose.
Mr. y. T. Williams. ~ Monterey. who
IS now al the Retreat FOR the Sick. Rich
mond. writes friend that his condition
is much improved and he hopes 10 re-
turn soon.
Captain j. c. Mathney has been con-
fined to his home during the week on ae-
count OF illness. His condition Is Inn
proved ~ this writing
Mr.. s. c. Slaven. OF Meadow Dale, 10
reported as being quite siok.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
PRESBYTERIAN.
SECOND CHrRCH.

The Christmas services at the Second
Presbyterian church will be held at il
O'Clock on Sunday morning The special
musical features are: Hymn, 20, Come
All Ye Faithful (Reading); hymn,
"Hark, the Herald Angels Sing Clendel-
ssohn; Anthem. HAL. Thou Loug-Ex-
pected Jesus wilkinson; carols sung
by Miss Hawes's Coyenanters. under di-
rection of Mr.. Walter O. Wilkinson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
To Appoipt "a PASTORAL Committee

After the morning service al the Third
PRESBYTERIAN church to-day a congrega-
tional meeting will be held. and COM
mittee will BE named TO recommend
pastor. DR.. Stricker, who has been en-
Gagged 10 supply the pulpit during Decem-
Der. will preach to-day. There has been
no idea OF calling Dr. Stricken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
Lutheran Churches.

One Of the best volunteer choirs Of the
city is that Of 81. Johns German Evan
gelical Lutheran church. The programme
Of Christmas music includes the follow
ing compositions: Christ Is Risen"
BaseleD, I'VE Have Seen His Star" CE.
FallO. Christmas Anthem" Qde), and
Praise the Lord" CWeiss).
The choir is composed of the following
wcll-known people:
SOpranos-Mrs John T. Anderson, Mrs
George j.. Frank. Mrs. :. 3. Dunston.
Miss Mara Mcneil, Miss Minnie Behle.
Altos-Mrs. III. g.. Ruger, Miss Rhe7
Mcneil Miss Martha Mcneil, Miss Emma
Shuman.
Tenors-Mr. C. II. Phillips, Mr.. J. II.
Bcckh.
Bassos-Mr. II. c. Rueger Mr.. E. c.
Schaaf Mr. w. c. Schan.
Organist and Director-Mr. John Base
Ter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
HIS Entered n Convent.

Miss Minnie +. McGurke. OF Hartford.
Conn. cousin OF Mr. James l. Smith, OF
north Fifth street. Of this city, has re-
Gently entered the Convent Of the Sisters
of Mercy at Hartford. She was mem
her OF the Cathedral choir there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
FIRST ENGLISH EVANGELICAL.

Festival services will be held In this
church on Sunday, the l4th, when the
annual Christmas communion VIII be adj
ministered, and on Christmas-day at II
o'clock. The Christmas programme Of
music is as follows: TIE Dcum, In l. Flat
hutchinson; Responses Q&rauth); Gloria
patri QattshiiD; Kyrio Eles0n (Hel
Gers Gist du Troesta Mem Cseventeenth
century,; Gloria. in Excelsis (Gregorian);
Gradual; GLORY BE 10 God or High"
MozarO; Hymn, Come Hither" CAdeste
Fidclcs); Onertory Sentence. Seek Ne
the Lord" (sudd0 Onertory Solo. GLORY
to Heavens Eternal King Meyer Hell
munO, sung by Mrs. Crump: Hymn,
"Ifark. the Herald Angels" Conkland
Communion; Responses (Seis); Sanctus
CDR. Camldge); Agnus Del Goule); Nine
Dimettis (Helmam
The choir is made up as follows:
SOpranos-Mrs. ". ID. Rock. Mrs. c. c.
Crump Miss Marie Koch, Miss Lily Smell
linger Miss Maud Mills.
Altos-Aliss Lillian Wray, Miss Alma
Reid, Mrs II. c. Duce, Miss Lena Hack.
Tenors-Miss Nellie Calder. Mr.. Henry
Greener, Mr.. Phillips.
Bassos-Mr. David Richwine, Mr. B.
POindeXter.
Organist and Director-Mr II. c. Duce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17

II takes but a minute TO overcome tick
ling I'm tho throat and 20 stop cough by
the use Of One Minute Cough Cure. This
remedy quickly cures all forms OF throat
and lung troubles. Harmless and pleasant
to take. 1t prevents consumption. 4
famous specific for grippe and les after
effects. Bodeker Bros, Il. A. Miller.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL ~
ERAN.

Christmas services will be held in Beth
lehem Evangelical Lutheran church on
Christmas morning at IL o'clock, on Ger
man Christmas night a 8 o'clock, on
English and second Christmas-day morn
ing at II o'clock. And at Z o'clock at
night there will be chidren's services.
with Christmas-troe The singing will be
entirely congregational and by the chill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
TIE SONGS OF PRAISE.
-rsrrvAL MUSIC no NE SUNG IN
THE CHURCHES CHRISTMAS.
soyg VERY FINE PROGRAMMES.
u.ii..ious Observance of the Christ
Tidc-Thc Choirs. and Those Who
compose Thcm-Crcnt Improve
mcut since Shc Rcorganizatiop.


rn Christmas festival VIII bo OBJ
.-.l Ina am The churches OF the CITY.
..- ON tho sunday boforo Cb,5etn,.e
..o s... t...,e ,r,.. ......,..,
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ale ana 'heIe U.s. hafoly a single IN
.r-e were progress is not evidenced.
organization Of m,.ny ~ tbc
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az" '''0''''' ago.
I'D nave "oiNe4 out sallslacior-
n every instance. More enthusl-
has been manifested. and the
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te order. Ilcy display cons der
ia..o in selection. and more than
'eatcn wN enjoy "a rich musi-
I.l. Cr this festival.
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..c Dispatch presents TO IT'S readers
lu.rg such PROGRAMMES ARRANGED
.. sIs n The churches. as have been
...s.y supplied u.on reuroet.
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hov, nrs,ee6 me- Choir on
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-.s LEADING orartatte is comnoeed Of
SIS. Julia Teller soprano: Airs. Jacob
..nhardt. alto. AIR. William Tubbctt,
nor. and air. q. G.. Crump. bass Mr.
..-,I pofrr,r7t fe oro.-..t ANA director.
s chorus h. oor-rrod MS follows:
.-.,,- Mrs potsrt rI.rto,ehin Misses
...-.io Archer 1-uar Robson Annie Ken
... Nom. roaar. AIis. Dunlop Calvin
r-.-r T.orf.o zvnuams. rl,zabeth Rob-
rss Talbot. Aln-lueeos GuUaume.
t,rt. T.-irr Canrn Rfarv Webb. Ten0rs-
....ar4 lIcEinnv. W.. No'and Reid Hob
- Charles IT, Haro. vs.. H. Boecher.
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Ile choir or Monnmeni'i chaich i- eve
tf0lr volunteer organization. III is one
ot fhe largest and best in The Soul. q
.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17

DR.. BuIi'g Cough syrup cures the
catarrhal affections that accompany mea-
sles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
BARTON HEIGHTS.

The choir Of the Barton Heights Bap-
list church IS preparing some excellent
Christmas music for Sunday the 9th
The members of the choir are as follows:
Sopranos-Nrs. Robert l.. Smith and
Mrs. Cora Vaughan.
AltO-Mrs Wesley Williams.
Tenor-Nr. j. j. Scruggs.
Bass-Mr Robert j. Smith and Mr..
Frank Traylor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17
FULTON CHURCH

The choir at Fulton Baptist church will
sing music appropriate TO the festival on
the Sunday before Chrstmas-D Day, at
morning and evening services. The mem
bers of the choir are:
Chorister-Nr. Albert Samuels.
Organisi-AIiss Hattie Walker.
Altos-Mrs Talley, Misses Lucille and
Hattie Lester.
Tenors-Messrs. 7. Elicit, Floyd Reams,
and Ernest Whitlock.
Bass-Messrs. Charles Eacho, Sam
Cartwright
SOpranOs-Alrs. Charles EachO. Mrs.
Floyd Reams, Misses Emma Porr ..
Mnsen, *. Enroughty, Pearl and Ella
JOrlau.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17

Alto-Mrs. J. d. Prosser and Miss
O'Neil.
Tenor-Nfr Charles Il. Smith and Mr..
John Gilman.
Basso-Mr. James w. Carr and Mr.. Ro-
bert II. Jones.
Organist--Mr. Slaughter.
Director-Robert Il. Jones.
LAUREI~STREET CHURCH.
The Christmas festival will be observed
at Laurel-Street Methodist church on
Sunday. December 2ith. The programme
are as follows:
II a. M.-'Praise God from Whom all
Blessings Flow'; Hymn, Joy to the
World 01andeD: Voluntary. Where IS
He" Danks); Hymn. "Hark, the Glad
Sound HandeD; Offertory. Lord of
Earth as Wen as Heaven" Cranmer),
Hymn. Father, our Hearts We LLft'
(iasOn).
7:i5 II. Involuntary. THE Angels
Message" QIerberD: Hymn, ''Harkl the
Herald Angels Sing (Mendelssohn)
Hymn, ITO Us a Child Of Hope is Born
Nlasom; Offertory. GLORY 10 Cod
Creamery; Hymn. 'Harkl Ten Thousand
Harps and Voices (MasOn).
SOpranos-Miss Eva Jones. Miss Eva
Robertson, Miss Julia Charter, Miss Myr-
tie Carter and Miss Eta Anderson.
Altos-Miss Annie c. carp and Master
Fred. Jones.
Tenor-Wilis Nunnally.
Bassos-C. r. Nunnslly and J. l.. Boltz.
Chorister-F. S. Jones.
.OrFanists--Misses Mary Osterbind and
Martha Boltz.
sevcnth-sfreet Christian.
The special music TO be sung by th'
choir on Sunday morning, December oath
will include the GLORIA" from Mozart
Twelfth Mass, and Dudley Bucks an
them. "Sing, Allelulia Forth"
The special organ numbers will Include
Batste's Onertoire in G.; Major Smart'
Festive March, In d; Whitney's Nespe
Hymn, Transcription. Festival Fantasia
and Fugue, by Tschirsch, and Sullivan'i
Triumphal March, IN d.
The members of Soventh-Street churcl
choir are:
sopranos-Allsses Lille Pierce. irene
Robinson Maude Fuller, Norma Sweeney
Ethel Kelley, May Snyder, Lillian Tom
linson, Dora Pugh; Mrs. p r. Noel, Mrs
James II. Spicer, Mrs. W. w Wright
Mrs. C. b. Peaseley, Mrs. Carter White
and Mrs. Charles H. Smith.
Altos-hIiss Rosie j. Hockaday. Mrs
r. VI. Anderson, Mrs. Cary T.. Morgan.
Tenors-Messrs. Joseph W. Hundley
Henry Riddick, +. n. Newman, Charles
l.. Smith.
Bassos-Messrs. Edwin Bosher. J. W
Durrett, James RI. Spicer, Walter Cren-
shaw. Ralph Morgan, D. L. Bumpass
William Dew, e. r. Cosby.
Organist and Choirmaster-Ernest II
Cosby.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-17

Al ST. Mary's Catholic church, w. o.
F.ske's mass in j. Flat viii be sung on
Christmas day The oifertory viii be j.
Vieard's "Lactcufur C0cI.'
Tho choir of this church is a splendid
organization. composed as follows:
soDranos-1Usso5 Anne Gering, Annie
Trimmer. Rose Rerke.
hltos-lIrs. ,D J.. Mutter, Mrs. p. Lenzi
and Miss Nary Overman
Tcr0rs-0Icesrs a. Il. Sauerwald,
Charles Gardewin. and ]. T. McGnnis.
Baes0e-lre-srs. j. Mcllvoy, August
fisher. and August Vonderlchr
Orgauist and Droctor-Mr e.. T. Nut
tor
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-12
Obituaru--M William hICorn.

William Alcorn was born in Lon
donderry, ireland, Nov. Is, 1928. He
died at his home in Lancaster Jan. ,,
1899. being IS years, month and Is
days old. He removed with his par
ents to America when he was nine
years of age. He lived in New York
until in the early 40's, when he moved
to Lancaster, Of which place he has
been an honored citizen ever since.
He was married April /, 1889, to
Miss Miriam Lockard. Ten children
were born TO them, five Of whom are
dead. The living are VIII of Hastings,
Neb. George OF Missouri City Neb; Joe
of Lancaster, Mrs. Elvira Rigdon of
Baraboo and Rose Alcorn Of Lancas-
ter.
Mr.. Alcorn was by trade carpenter
and many of the older fine structures
about the city of Lancaster are monu-
ments to his memory. Among them
we may mention the Congregational
church, he being partner contractor
with Mr.. Henry Muesse in the erec-
ton of that edilice. Mr.. Alcorn help
ed to erect Trinity church in Brook
lyn, and it was while laboring on that
structure that he fell and hurt one of
his shoulders, or his side. that ever
after left him unable to raise one of
his arms to any great height which
was indeed great hindrance to
carpenter.
Deceased was noted throughout the
city as a man of few words, and they
were always cheerful words. When
his portion of woe seemed greater
than any man could bear, a friend
who approached him with sympathet-
ic intent was forced to retreat in con-
fusion before the great light of humil
ity and resignation that reflected from
a soul whose hope was unconquerable
and whose being was founded on the
belief that everything will ultimately
come out all right.
He was for years a prominent mem
Der of the /. o. o. +. lodge of Lancas-
ter. and few months before his
death united with the Congregational
church Death found him fully pre-
pared to enter in at the straight gate.
The funeral was held from the Con-
gregational church Thursday fore
noon, Jan. ), Rev. H. j. Brown oflici-
ating. Burial was made in the Lam
caster cemetery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-12
Frank 6. Thompson, Dead.

Frank G. Thompson, ex-sheriff of
Grant county. died at his home in
Dubuque. Thursday. January 5, 1898.
He had been sick for about two weeks
with erysipelas in the head.
The funeral was held in Dubuque
and the body buried at Key West. a
Roman Catholic cemetery of Du-
buque.
Frank Thompson was born in Eng
land about 90 years ago. He remoy-
ed to this country with his parents
when boy and settled in Hazel
Green. He was married in 1873 to
Miss Catherine McBrien of that vii
lage
In 1888 Mr.. Thompson was elected
sheriff of Grant county on the repub-
lican ticket. He filled that office for
two years and then went into the
hotel business in Lancaster. Four
years ago he moved to Dubuque and
has been working there as auctioneer
since that time.
Mr.. Thompson's surviving relatives
are his wife; five children. an aged
mother and three sisters. OF the
children George is in Havana a MEM
Der of an Iowa volunteer regiment,
Matthew is at present with Jas. Nc
Brien in Lancaster, Regina, Paul, and
Clement are with their mother in Du-
buque. The mother is very i'll at
her home in Hazel Green and was
unable to attend the funeral. The
sisters are Mrs. Treganza, of Galena;
Mrs. Jacobs, of Linden; Mrs. White,
of Minnesota.
Frank Thompson was one of the
most genial. whole-souled men that
ever lived. He was q charming COM
panion always and every acquaint-
ance was friend. He was widely
known as a singer. Few who knew
him win forget his magnificent bass
voice. he was always eady to assist
at festival or entertainrY Mt wherever
his services were asked.
Mr.. Thompson was not a church
member until a few months before
his death when he was baptized and
il med the Roman CathoNs church.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-12
Fennim0re.

Editor A. g. Roethe is smiling
early and late over the advent of a
line new girl at his house.
Elijah Rogers. former Fennimore
citizen, now living in Fargo, Oak, is
visiting in this vicinity.
j. b. l.. Winter, visiting in this
vicinity, has been sick but is able to
be out again.
Burt Lewis went to Lancaster on
business the first of the week.
Malachi Simons was Lancaster
visitor Monday.
Ruth Curtis. who has been sick, IS
improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hum5erger, of Ohio,
are visiting at the Wilson domicile
Mr.. Humberger is brother of Mrs.
Wilson while Mrs. Humberger is
Mr.. Willisons sister. so that the
relationship among them and their
children is pretty well doubled up.
Miss Grace Wilson was home from
Platteville Sunday to visit with her
uncle and aunt
DR.. Nate Bailey, Stitzer's new doc
tor. was in Fennimore the first of the
week.
The Fennimore w. K. c. and
G. A. r. held their joint installation
of officers last Saturday night Mrs.
Martha Showalter, past president of
the Lancaster Corps, was installing
officer for the w. Z. C., and did the
work in a highly creditable manner.
The officers-elect of the Post were
installed by Past Commander. John
Draggs, who performed the ceremony
most impressively. Some very good,
short addresses were made by Mr..
Draggs. Mrs. Showalter and others.
An elaborate banquet followed and
all report most enjoyable time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-12

youngest child of Parker, South Dako-
ia, are visiting with the family of Ed
ward Patch, whose wife is sister of
Mr.. Policy. Dan has prospered. His
children are receiving a fine educa-
cation. and he is the proprietor Of a
farm of two hundred acres and sur
rounded by all the comforts and con
veniences that enterprise. energy and
industry bring to the farm.
The Provis Pounding party held in
the Academy hall New Years eve, was
quite a success in all ways. The SELL
ing of parcels made all the fun of the
evening. About twenty dollars made
nice New Years gift for the recipi-
emit.
Harry Amber and family have left
for other parts. Mr.. Amber was
foreman in the creamery and has had
charge of the work for the last two
years. His brother Frank has been
installed in the vacated position.
All the teachers of the town school
attended teachers meeting at Bloom
ngton Friday and Saturday. 1t is a
question worth considering docs the
benefit to the teachers offset the loss
to the pupils who are interrupted in
their work by those teachers meet
ingsp Why not hold them outside
the school term?
There have been six weeks of good
sleighing only as far west of us as
Clear Lake, Iowa, and here there has
scarce been the Jingle of sleigh-bell
vet and the weather prophet, which
happens to be the Oldest inhabitant,
saws there will be none until February
according to hiseXperience. Heprog-
nostieates by TIE prevailing winds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-01-12
60RRESP0N DENG6
From TrenChant Pens Of
Learned SCribeS Near
This Synagogue.
Hazel 6rUen.

Dance in the town hall tonight.
l.. p. Riefsteck CT North Dakota is
at home for a visit with his family.
John Elliot and family have rented
the Cavanaugh residence in north
town.
Mrs. GEM. Mrs. Mccain, Mrs Bar
kell and Lizzie Cavanaugh spent day
in the country last week visiting with
Mrs. James Glasson.
Mrs. Simmons. who has been living
with Miss Jennie Roberts for a few
weeks, has returned to her own home
in the north end of town.
Miss Christine Honttaker. postu-
liant at ST. Clara's convent, spent two
weeks at home during the holiday sea-
son. She returned to the convent
Jan. 2.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel White of ST.
Charles, MINI. and Mrs. Jacobs of
Linden, Wis, attended the funeral of
their brother. f. G. Thompson of Du-
buque Saturday, and are now here at
the home of their mother, Mrs. NJ
Thompson, who is very i'll.