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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-17

The citizens Of Fennimore alldeserve
credit for helping to make the event
the success it was. Following are
names of some of the leaders: ID. r
Parker. ID. b. Brunson. G. w. Ban
chard, l.. NJ Shearer. L. A. Bnlig. Joe
Rogers Thos. Edge
SIDE LIGHTS.
To tell about the fun and Jokes. the
scraps and little tragedies that trans
pired would require more time and
redder pencil than are now at the
writer's disposal. One or two trifles
might be mentioned.
land THE CAT CAME BACK
Friday morning just after the
shower the village decorations looked
rather limp and faded and below them
the walks and streets were red with
what imagination might readily fancy
to be a commingling of Fennimore
and Boscobel baseball gore. Imagine
the feelings of timid newspaper man
from Lancaster after walking through
several Of these Fields Oh blood'' to
suddenly come upon a dead black cat
soaked aud steaming in the morning
heat lying on the side walk in front
of the Times-Reyiew oilice-black.
mind you, and right at the Times
Review door. We're not superstiti-
Gus, If that black cat isn't sign Of
something there is no use of having
signs. Maybe it doesn't mean any
thing, may be it isn't a warning to
black thing-cats and lambs and
sheep-we hope it is all right, but we
can't help repeating that just as
like as not, The goblin's II get you
if you don't watch out"
PREACHERS JOKE.
The preachers had some fun that is
worth telling. Every body around
Lancaster and Fennimore knows Mr.
Trowbridge and knows him for most
excellent Christian gentleman who is
pronounced in his views on temper
ancc Someone, for a joke several
weeks ago placed a beer bottle with
cob pipe stuck into it, in his store
window in Lancaster. To help the
joke along Mr.. Trobridge left the bot
tie in the window, where it attracted
good dealof humorproyoking-attention
Mr.. Trowb bridge had a stand at Fenni-
more and Rev. Brown conceived the
idea that the bottle and pipe ought to
go along. So Friday morning this
Lancaster clergyman might have
been seen going to the train with a
very suspicious looking package
under his arm.
After arriving at Fennimore he
took Rev. Barth, Prof Hirsh, Dr.
MARROW and the writer into his con-
lidence and all proceeded to call on
Mr. rowbridge. While Prof Hirsh
and the other gentlemen engaged Mr..
Trowbridge in conversation at one
end of the stand Mr.. Brown quietly
went to the other and set the bottle
aud cob pipe among the other wares
and withdrew. Presently Prof. Hirsh
in solemn and surprised tones asked
why, Brother Trowbridge, are you
selling beer, todayP" pointing to the
bottle. The Mortified look on Mr..
Trowbridge's face gave way to a good
natured smile in the burst of laughter
which followed and after pointing
out Mr.. Brown as the guilty culprit
treated the crowd to ice cream. 1t
ought to be mentioned that the bottle
and pipe the preacher took from Lam
caster he forgot to take from the
train and they are probably making
trips from Lancaster to Milwaukee
yet. Strange as it may seem bottle
and pipe were found in Fennimore as
like the ones the preacher carried as
two peas
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-17
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thou
sands of sufferers have proved their
matchless merit for sick and nervous
headaches. They make pure blood
and strong nerves and build up your
health. Easy to take. Try them
Only 25cts. Money back if not cured.
Sold by j. L. Bennett, druggist
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-17
Lots For Sale.

The undersigned Offers for sale a
choice piece of land located near the
creamery in Lancaster, Wis, four
blocks from the Courthouse square.
The land is described as block one Of
Smiths Addition to the city Of Lam
caster. Ii contains at least two
choice building sites. viii be sold in
pieces or altogether Enquire at
the creamery.
26t4 CHAs. DOLPHIN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-17
Arm Gut Off.

VIRoouA, Aug. l0-A two-year old
son of John F. segler went to sleep in
the grain field. The father drove the
harvesting machine over him, cutting
of one arm The boy was not injur-
ed otherwise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-17

The Greatest of Business Schools.

The Wisconsin Business University
at Lacrosse will open for the fall term
of 1899 on Tuesday, Sept. 9Th. One
month trial free free railroad fare to
students within two hundred miles.
or three months additional tuition
free to students entering at the be-
ginning Of the term, are the liberal in
ducements offered Write to +. j. To-
land, Lacrosse, for souvenir catalogue,
free
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-17
The DESIGNER.

The Designer for September is re-
plete with dainty fashions suitable for
the autumn. Trimmed Skirts are
given special notice and are most at
tractively illustrated, and the mill
inery pages show some very stylish
hats and toques for fall wear Charm
ing pictures accompanied by full de-
scriptions OF the same tell maids and
matrons, also the little folks, Just how
to wear their hair most becomingly
and fashionably. Apart from these
pages which are devoted to feminine
adornment this number of The Design
er contains Horticulture advice. book
notes, directions for tatting, knitting,
crocheting and fancy work, photo
graphic helps, two short stories, a
continued story, little comedy for
child players, chapter on "Odd
Furnishings" an installment of For
Health and Beauty explaining simple
massage, the opening chapters Of
1.-The Kindergarten at Home, F." amply
but not least, receipts for Twenty
Five Different Way of Cooking APP
pels. In its own particular lines of
publications the September Designer
eaSily takes the lead
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-17

Instrumental music for the two
days was furnished by four bands
which gave first class musical enter
tainment both day time and evening.
The bands were from Montfort, Bosco-
bel, Mt Hope and Fennimore. They
met every incoming train and played
in the evening down town in addition
to the music rendered at the grounds.
The speeches. oratorical contests,
etc, were held in the pleasant grove
of Mr.. Worden stephens, one block
north of the c. Il N. w. station. The
base ball games were played two
blocks farther north and west. I'M
mediately in front Of and west Of the
grove was an open promenade ground
where the stands, ocean wave and
other attractions were located. Foot
racing and other sports were in the
streets near by
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-17
PROGRAM.

vided for both days. On Thursday
there was a band concert in the morn
ing, a splendid address by Prof. +. T..
Hirsch at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. in stephens
Grove accompanied by vocal and in
strumental music.
In the afternoon there was at the
grove, music, Grecian drill by about
score of young ladies, and an elocu-
tionary contest (class 3D. Percy Gel
vim won first prize and Clarabelle
Farnham second.
Two games of ball were played in
the afternoon. The first, between
Boscobel and Fennimore was full OF
ginger. Boscobel had the best Of the
score when along the seventh or eie hit
innings the Fennimore captain took
such serious offense at a decision OF
the umpire that he refused to play,
and the game was called and the vic
tory awarded to Boscobel. The see
ond game was between Linden and
Mifliin clubs. Linden won easily.
In the evening there was band
music, free ''coonn show and cake
walk, and dance at COVERS Hail
FRIDAY.
The second day of the celebration
opened with heavy shower but was
warm and sunshiny as the day adj
vance1.
After the band concert there was a
repetition Of the preceding days
Grecian drill, and the IA. Glass elo-
cutionarY contest There we're five
contestants: Mr.. Papel of Muscoda,
Mr.. Cairns of Mt. Hope, Miss Harris
and Miss Shearer OF Fennimore and
Miss Zakezeski of Lancaster. The
judges, Rev. L. j. Brown, Prof f. E..
Hirsh and G. Il. Showalter awarded
the first prize to Miss Shearer and the
second to Miss Zakezeski.
In the afternoon Hon. A. II. Long
Of Prairie du Chen delivered an able
and rather fiery speech. The day
was hot and his subject was Trusts
and Corporations, so little manifes-
tation of warmth was but natural.
Mr.. Long is an entertaining and force
full speaker and seemed TO carry his
audience with him in the considera-
ton of the trust problem OF the
day. The address was preceded and
followed bv some very choice vocal
music.
The afternoon base ball was a splen-
did contest between Highland and
Madison and stubbornly fought from
start to finish except one-half OF the
fourth inning when the Madison boys
became ratified and let their oppo-
nents pile up six runs. The final
score was s to 3 in Highlands favor
One of the most interesting con-
tests was the relay foot race in which
four runners from Fennimore, four
from Little Grant and four from Mad
ison competed. The race course was
800 yards in length. AT given sig
nal three runners-one from each
group-started and ran 200 yards
where partner was waiting to take
his ribbon and run another 200 wards
to third partner and SO on. The
Madison boys were winners with Fen
nimore close second.
This was followed by other athletic
sports, horse race and in the even
ing a grand dance in COVERS hall.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-17
THE TWO BIG Days
Bio DdUs, BIG Times, BIG Games,
Biz Crowds, at Fennimore
Last Week.
OLD-FASHIONED BIG DAYS
Music, athletics, 0ratOru, 6IeCutl0n, and
Art.

Fennimore's Big Days celebration
last week was a marked success.
This sort of celebration was insti-
tuted by the progressive village sew
eral years ago but was discontinued
after the building Of the fine race
track and fair grounds there by Mr.
Rogers.
A wind storm some weeks ago hay-
ing demolished the buildings at the
track the Big Day feature was re-
yived.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-17
DECORATIONS.

Fennlmorc wasin gala attire. Pub
lie buildings, stores, shops, the stand
where the speaking was held, and
candy and lemonade booths were
decked with flags and gay festoons OF
red, white and blue. Even the Fenni-
more girls were, if possible, pretlier
and more patriotic looking than ever,
with their bright blue eyes, red, rosy
cheeks and compilations like Annie
Laurie's, whose s'neck was like the
swan
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-08-17
ATTENDANCE.

On Thursday there was good
sized crowd and every feature OF the
days program was witnessed and en-
joyed by large and enthusiastic audi
ences. Friday morning, early, there
was shower of rain which laid the
dust nicely; took little color out of
flags and bunting, but which must
have encouraged the farmers to attend
the celebration for all the forenoon
there were buggies and carriages roll
ling into town from every direction.
And the trains were loaded too. Bos-
cobel, Lancaster, Montfort, Mt. Hope,
Platteville and other neighboring
towns were well represented
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
Mother was troubled

Mother was troubled
with eartburn and
sleeplessness. caused by
Indigestion, for . good
many Years. One day
she SAY, q testimonial
In the naper Endorsing
Nipans Tabulos. She
determined to give them
a trial. was greatly
ralievcd by theiv use
and now ia Il n q 4 IA a
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
The Doctor Wondered.

DIR. Dunning. editor Of The Congre-
gationalist, was once visiting some
friends upon the walls Of whose dining
room hung specimens Of the youthful
industry and piety of the children of
the family, two samplers worked in
worsted, one motto calculated to
cheer the heart in the hours of dearth
'.The Lord Will Provide" the other Il
iifelike representation of mans best
friend, the dog, both framed and hung
conspicuously opposite the doctor.
For breakfast there was sausage
DIR. Dunning looked at the motto, "The
Lord VIII Provide" looked ut the life
like dog and looked at his sausage.
Again his glance wandered over the
three Then he turned to his hostess
impulsively. There's nothing in that.
is thereY" he asked.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

cLecntanin p
FIVE
of
Va babrs bcu
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

mare useo 1ipa;is Taoulos Win 60 nucn rats.
'sc,.on that can cheetfuliy iecUn,meni t.lem.
Glta been troubled for about three Years with
VISA. called bilious attacks coming on regularly
n week. Was told b. Inherent physicians
hat It vas caused by bad teeth. OF which had
several. /. had the teeth extracted, but the at.
JACKS continued. had seen advertisements of
Rl.dns labules In all the papers but had no faith
In them. but about six weeks since friend in
duced nae to try them. Have taken but two of the
email 5 cent boxes Of the Tabuies and have had
no recurrence Uf the attacks. Have never given IA
testimonial for anything before, but the great
amount OF good which believe has been done me
by Ripans Tabules induces me to add mine to the
many testimonials you doubtless have in your
procession now. IT. DEWITT.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
The First Coffee In England.

A quaint old hand bill has turned up
in London, issued in the middle of the
seventeenth century by Pasqua Rosee,
who kept the first public coffee house
in that city:
1.-The vertue of the Coffee Drink; first
made and publickly sold in England by
Pasqua Rosee. The grain or berry
called coffee groweth upon little trees
only in the deserts of Arabia. 1t is a
simple, innocent thing, composed into
n drink, by being dried in an oven and
ground to powder. and boiled up with
spring water. and about half pint of
it to be drunk fasting an hour before.
and not eating an hour after, and to be
taken as hot as possibly can be en-
dured; the which will never fetch the
skin off the mouth, or raise any bis
tiers by reason of that heat. 1t much
quickens the spirits and makes the
heart lighter 1t is good against sore
eyes. 1t suppresseth fumes exceeding
ly, and therefore is good against the
headache, and will very much stop any
defluxion of rheums that distil from
the head upon the stomach, and so pre-
vent and help consumptions and the
cough of the lungs. 1t is observed that
in Turkey. where this is generally
drunk, they are not troubled with
stone, govt, dropsy, or scurvy, and that
their skins are exceedingly clear and
white. 1t is neither laxative nor re-
stringent
MADE and sold in st. Michael's al
ley, Cornhill. by Pasqua Rosee, at the
sign of his own head"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
SOME OTHER DAYj

There are wonderful things we are going to do
Some other day
And harbors we hope to drift into
Some other day.
With folded hands, the oars that trail,
We watch and wait for q favoring gale
To ill the folds OF an idle sail
Some other day.
We know we must toll II ever we win
Some other day,
But we say to ourselves there's time to begin
Some other day,
And so, deferrlng, we loiter on
Until at last we find withdrawn
The strength OF the hope we leaned upon
Some other day.
And when we are old and our race is run
Some other day,
We fret for the things that might have been done
Some other day.
We trace the path that leads us where
The reckoning hand of grim despair
Leads us yonder out of the here
Some other day.
--Somerville Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
NANvAFM VGSItl VAHap.

Nos. POI and 200 carry free reclining
chair cars No POI makes close connec-
ton at Chanutc CARRYING free reclining
chairs tor Pitrsburg, and at Cherryvale
Coiieyville.
No. 2O2 makes connection at Ottawa
with the fast mail Tor Emporia. Newton,
Hutchinson and all points west, and at
the union depot, Kansas City, for all
points north, east and west
No. 2O3 runs through to Panhandle,
Texas. and makes connections at Win
field for Newkirk, Guthrie, Oklahoma
CITY and all points in Oklahoma and
T Xas
No. 2O4 makes connection at Kansas
City union depot for all points.
5. COLEMAN, Agt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

We explained the difficulty to the
/ cloakroom porter, who, with much
muscle and even less ingenuity than
ourselves, attempted the impossible
feat of closing the horror.
] "Yon must fetch that umbrella" said
Susan on the following day. "The por-
tiers might do some damage to 1t in
that cloakrOom."
The surly clOakroom porter recognize
ed me. There was an open umbrella,
just as had left it, standing in cor
ner.
"Why, haven't you shut the th!ng!"
I exclaimed testify.
"Try it," he answered lacOnically.
did try. 1t was as bad as ever.
"Oh, hang the thing" l cried. 81
shall have to walk the wretched thing
home as it is"
Reader, have you ever discovered
yourself carrying an open umbrella in
the street, in fit of absentminded-
ness, some time after shower has fin
ished? But you have never paraded
two miles of thoroughfares with your
! umbrella up when there is not spot
of rain on the pavement and the day is
bright and fair, with not even ray OF
sunshine to provide an excuse for your
eccentricity.
Suddenly-bilf,
A loud shout of derisiOn. The UNI
brella was nearly knocked out of my
hand. The remains of large cauli-
flower rolled from the top of my UNI
brella.
For the first time | ventured to look
round. Imagine my horror at behold
ing that was followed by at least 20
street urchins. Twenty mouths were
wide open with derisive laughter, emit
ting ear splitting yells.
turned and fled. Don't think that
ran. Oh, dear, no, 1t would take more
than a crowd of boys to make me run
away. Yet fear that hurried some
what.
At last there was my house, only 200
yards away! Susan should presently
hear little plain speaking upon the
absurdity of purchasing patents that
would not work.
She happened to be at the window
and saw noisy crowd approaching
from the distance. with an open UNI
brella in their midst. A horrible fear
that had been run over or that some
thing equally terrible had happened
brought her to the front door step. so
that when | arrived she was there
ready to take the umbrella from my
aching hands.
"Why didn't you put it down before
you started, DEAR" she asked quite
nicely and gently.
"Why didn't put it down. Why
But what was the good Of SMILES?
The urchins formed n semicircle round
the doorway.
Let me shut it, dearv she said, TAX
ing it with all woman's tenderness
and pressing her finger upon the spsqng
In the orthodox fashion. 1c N & X? scFs
Lo and behold, the umbrellas shut up!
1t closed just for all the world as
though nothing had been the matter
with it!
While | rested, exhausted and per-
spring, Susan put the umbrella up and
down again with the greatest ease.
And from that day to this it has never
gone wrong.
never buy anything with a patent
In it now. Susan says it shows a retro
grade spirit in an age of advancement.
Rut women are ALWAYS ODtimiStic.-
London Answers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

I want to inform you,
In words of highest
praise. Of the benefit
| have derived from
Ripans Tabules. I am o
professional nurse and
In this profession q clear
head 10 always needed.
hipans Tabules does 1t.
After one of my cases I
foundmyself completely
run down. Acting on the
advice of Mr.. Geo. Bow
er. Phi. c., 5SS Newark
Ase., Jersey City, ! took
Ripans Tabules with
grand results.
Miss BEss.E WIxDMAN.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

have been great sufferer from oonsripauoA
for over Ave y''ais. Notnug gave me- any relief
My feet aid legs and abdomen were bloated -
could not wear shoes OIL NY feet and only loosa
dress. saw Ripans TaD,..es advertised in our
daily paper. bought some aud took them as direct.
ed. Have taken them abonr three weeks and there
f. such change au not constipated any more
and owe 1t uii to Ripan' 1abules. lam thirty.
seven years old. have 10 occupation, onlv my
household duties aad nu sing my sick husband.
He has had the dropsy and am trying Ripsna
Tabules for him. He feels somc better but It will
take some time, he haa bsen si"k so long. You
may use my letter and nams Gs you lika
Mrs. NARY GoRhAH CLARxA
have been suffering from headaches ever
aimee | was u little girl. could ueYar rfds in 4
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22
heritage of the Maynard.

Mr.. Knowles-That was very broad
hint to his son in the jewelers. will
wasn't it?
Mr.. What?
Mr.. Notwithstanding him nothing
but the regulator.-Jewelers Weekly.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

car or 90 into Q crowded
place without getting Q
headache and sick at my
stona Ii. I heard about
RipaLs Tabules from an
aunt Of mine who was
taking them for catarrh
OF the stomach. She had
found such relief from
their use she advised me
70 take them too. and I
Xeye been doing SO since
1ost October. and will
~ they have complies
~ cured my headaches
! am twenty.uins years
old. You are welcoms
to use this testimonial
Mrs. J. BRooKNyl1
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

My ssven.year-oid bog
suffered with pains IN
his head. constipation
and complained OF his
stomach. He could not
eat like children Of his
age do and " hat he
did eat did not agree
with him. He was thin
and al q - fHzoa <noloR
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Tabules regularly. She keeps few cartons Ripans
Tebules In the house and says she will not be with.
cut them. Tho heartburn and sleeplessness have
disappeared with the Indigestion which was
formerly great burden FOR her Our whole
family take the Tabules regularly, especially after
hearty meal. My mother is nifty years Of age
ana Is enjoying the best of health and spirits also
ssts hearty meals. an impossibility before she
took kipans Tabules. ANTON II. BLAUKES.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-12-22

Reading some Of the testimonials in favor Of
Ripans Tabules, tried them. Ripans Tabules NOT
only relieved but actually cured my youngster.
the headaches have disappeared, bowels are In
good condition and he never complains OF his
stomach. He isnow red. chubby faced boy. This
wonderful change attribute to Ripans Tabulss.
I am satisfied that they will benefit any one (from
the cradle to old age) II taken according TO dirso
lions. G.W. pn1cR
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-04
PASSING PLEAsANTRIEs.

Employer Crascibly)-"Confound that
boy! He's never here whom he's want
ed!" Clerk-"I think It must oe hered-
itary with him, sir. His father Is
roliceman."-Tit-Blts.
Those Loving Glrls-Helen-"See my
new engagement ring. Don't you think
George has good TASTE" Mattie-"He
certainly hns-in tho selection OF
ring."-Chicago News.
Time to stop-Jack Bachelor-"I sup
pose you will name him after Dewey"
Ned wed-"Well-er-n0. You
see, Jane and both think that Dewey
has had honors enough. "-Puck.
Cause and Effect-Mr. Dukane-"The
sultan Of Sulu came In promptly out
of the wet" Mr.. Gaswell-'Yes, lie
wished to prolong his relgny season.
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
"Do you believe Dreyfus is guilty."
"Of course do" replied the French
army officer fiercely. Guilty Of what"
Guilty Of trying to prove his limo
cence, of course. Anybody ought to be
able to see that"-Washington Star.
Oh, Dread Disease "BIckersniff's
doctor has ordered him to cease riding
in his horseless carriage for awhile"
"Whats the trouhle?" "IIeS used 1t
SO constantly that re has become auto
moblllious philadelphia North Amer
lean.
No Equity About It.-"Fate doesn't
order these things with any degree OF
equity" said the young man with the
up-nnd-dOwn collar. why not?" said
the girl. For instance" said the
youth, 1.-THE oyster retires for four
months, but ice cream has an open
season all the year round. cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Be Careful = "LeonIdas!" exclaimed
Mr.. Meeliton's wife, on his return from
a Journey, II am at loss TO under
stand your conduct when we parted.
said goodby to you" Yes, Henrietta"
why didn't you say goodby in re-
sponse?" II was just about to do so.
Henrietta, but checked myself. l
was afraid you would accuse me Of try
ing to have the last word again.
Nashville Star.