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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-07-25
FoILED BY Ills OWN TRICK.
scheme For Selling Farm and Its
Drnmatic Climax.

Some years ago, said the nara tor,
IAN oil boom hit Litchdeld. Ills. and
everybody fer miles around was seen
smiling for oil ana every stranger sus-
pected Of being an expert looking for a
good thing. An old farmer named Loo
mis- had a Zig place three miles out of
town. which would have been a fortune
for him had he not. been possessed Of a
mania for swapping. manifest in per-
ennial attempt to trade of his land
for twice its value.
when the boom was Mt the top notch.
LOomis received visitor who took SO
much interest in the farm, SO liked its
appearance. location. etc. that the old
farmer scented Il petroleum man and
saw visions Of incalculable wealth;
bur. being a shrewd man. I.oomiS did
not care 10 take any unnecessary
chances with Providence. and on the
quiet he sent the hired man out the
back way with orders to dump the kerr
osene can into the well. The visitor
liked the entire place, inspected the
barn, the chicken yard and then. as if
by chance. asked for drink of water
"Ioomis was waiting for that and
hauled up a trimming bucket before
the mans own eyes and poured him out
a gourdful Of liquid with a fine, opa-
descent scum upon Il. The visitor SMELL
ed the stuff. tasted 1t. made wry face
and asked if the water was always like
that. oh, yes, said LOOMS. but you
soon get accustomed to the taste, and
sur doctor says this is the finest water
on earth for the s|omach. Well.
am ding DANCED if I'll ever get used 10
it, was the unexpected response. L
am looking for a farm. not an Oh well.
and if have got TO haul my drinking
water three miles from Litehfeld
guess ia rather buy nearer town.
1T took Loomis six months TO get the
taste Of oil out of his well, and by that
time the boom was over. and nothing
was left of the oil craze but rotting der
ricks and abandoned shafts. New Or
leans Times Democrat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-07-25
Pawnee Bill's Wild West.

This : not the greatest show on
earth. advertising more than il full
fills; neither is il a snide, run by
drunken and bankrupt proprictors,
and preceded by lot OF cutlhroats
and lot of gamblers, but is Iegiti-
mate exhibition of startling and stu
pendous wonders, including bands Of
indians, warriors, squaws aud
papooses. brave scouts. rowing cow
bows. cunning Mexicans and vaqueros
a herd Of buifalos and longhorned
Texas steers. spotted mustangs, Miss
Nav Lille champion horseback
rifle Shot Of the world, troupe Of
wonderful Arabian Acrobats and HUI
man Pyramid builders, headed by the
great Ali Bros; Australian Boomer
ang throwers; troupe Of famous
japanese Lancers, Fencers and Fight
ers. and sword combats on horse
back; a museum Of rare and startling
wonders: grand. glorious. novel free
street display at lo a m. This i an
opportunity which should not be
missed. seats for 10000 people un-
der waterproof canopy.
Coming July 10Th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-07-25
vnit TIL He See. Yon.

A Zulu chief, when you enter his hoy
ei. remains silent for some moments
aud seems quite unconscious of your
presence. At length he says in a tone
OF grave dignity. "Ge saku bona q
see youl, 10 which you reply III the
same way The longer lie takes 70 see
YOU" the greater man You ARE supposed
10 lac. and until YOU are thus seen
you must keep silent and appear as
much as possible NOT to be there at all.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-07-25
Bids Wanted.

Sealed bids for the erection Of a
dwelling house near the Lancaster
pumping station will be received by
the undersigned until August 5, 1901.
Plans and speeitieations can be seen
at the city clerks Office The city
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids which may be offered.
By ORDER Of the Council.
AUG. MICHAELIs,
CITY Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-07-25
Grant Go. Fair,
SEPT. HIP. 10, 1901.

Delos Abrams ,............ i. $3.50. President
q. b. Wheeler. ...t......... Secretary
Thos lockwood .......-.. ........s Gen. Supt.
When Mrs Y. concludes to enter
a center piece at the fair, TO compete
for the premium off she makes
half dozen or more. and carefully Sc
leets the choicest one fer the purpose,
and the others make charming birth
day gifts
When Mr.. S. concludes to enter the
competition in the Short Horn class,
he selects FROM his herd the most
likely animals for the purpose and
taxes speeia care OF them.
If these rules were followed out,
with every article for which premi-
ums are offered. what a grand displ; y
would be made.
You can feed your vines and vege-
tables as well a. YOU can your cattle
and hogs if you take the same pains
to learn how. and your increased
knowledge will he continued source
OF wealth and comfort.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-07-25
obituary-Hay

samuel T. Hay was born Nov. 25,
1917, at Pottsville Pa. When but a
babe his parents moved 10 Ohio and
thence 70 Wisconsin and settled in
the town Of Little Grant in 1850.
The mother died in 1876 and the
father IN 1883 at the old homestead.
Here the son lived making a home and
caring for an invalid sister whose
comfort was the main care Of his life
and who with another sister. Mrs.
Hiram Pennock Of Lancaster. still
lives to mourn the loss OF kind aud
loving brother. who departed this
life July : 1901.
Funeral services were held July
at Providence and burial at the same
place conducted by Rev. j T. Nor
gans of Lancaster.
Peaceful be thy silent slumber.
Peaceful ia the grave 50 low
Thou no more snalt join our number.
Ihou no more our songs shalt know
Dearest brother thou hast lett rs.
Here thy css we deeply feel:
But lis God that hath bereft us
lie can dsi our sorrows heal
etagain we hope 10 meet thee,
When the day Of life is fled:
There IN heaven with joy to greet thee
Where no farewell tear IS shed.
The greatest healer Of modern times
is Banner Salve for cuts. wounds,
sores, piles and all skin diseases. 1t
is guaranteed. Use no substitute
Hatch Bros and J. I Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-07-25
rrlr.t lasertloa. Ialy 80 Ausust ii
Notice Of fiearlnn.

State Of Wisconsin. County Court OF Grant
county-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at the special
term of County Court. TO be held In and for
said County, at the court house Ia the city OF
Lancaster. in said county. on The fourth
Tuesday Of August a D.. 1901, being the 9th
day Of August. 1901 at the hour of one o'clock
in the afternoon. the following matter will
be heard and considered
The application OF Anna Belle Hutchcfoft
for the appointment of J. : Metcalf as ad
ministrat0r Of the estate Of john Metcalf.
deceased. late of the town OF Glen Haven in
Grant county Wisconsin
BY order Of the court.
JAMES MCBRIEN, Register IN Probate.
Dated July y, 1921
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-07-25
In the Museum.

"The legless man is always putting
his foot 10 il" observed the living skei-
eton 10 the snake charmer.
what has be done now"
last night we were having 4 friend
Is little game. and he asked the arulpss
wonder 10 take a hand - Baltimore
American.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-07-25

Notice is hereby given to those who
have sprinkling permits, that until
further notice the time for using hose
to sprinkle has been extended from
: O'Clock p IN. to 10 O'Clock p, m.
By order OF the Council,
AUG MICHAELIs.
City Clerk
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-07-25

Fat lady Don't sleep too much. Elk
ercise, don't eat fats and sweets. To
reduce flesh rapidly take Rocky Noun
tain Tea Acts directly on the fatty
tissues Doe Hatch Bros, and J. L
Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-07-25

It has been suggested that the old
house in Raleigh, \. c.. which was the
birthplace and home Of President An
drew Johnson be acquired by the city
and made a museum.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-07-25

ASK for Lorna, the new perfume at
Hatch Bros. drug store.
The farm house Of Michael
Mulaly, situated three miles north Of
Bloomington. was destroyed by fire
this "wednesday morning TIE
mem bers Of the household were all
absent at the time and the cause OF
the fire is unknown. Loss is not es-
timated. Insurance OF 1925 on build
ing and contents is reported.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-07-25

Wimbledon Hello. OLD man. Have
Won taught your dog ans new tricks
lately
Qu.mblet0a-Yes. I've been teaching
him - eat orr of my hand re ate a
BIG piece cut of il yesterday Harvard
f.aUpOOu.
Nr.Iohu Tirpi-. Cotton. 0 sevs.
-Folev's Honey and Ter c7trei NV ittle
zirl af q severe cough au8 lnllsMed
o-ile. Hatch Bros. aut j Il Ben-
nett
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-07-25
Ccr0fuLq

- -. !. 81 - q q. 100.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07

Herbert l.. Bridgman, secretary of the Peary Arctic club, who conduct ed the Peary relief expedition of this year, and the young men who accom- panied him have returned home. With them came Mrs. Peary and her little girl, who was born in the arctic regions eight years ago.
 "Next April,'' said MT. Bridgman, in Brooklyn, "Peary will start for the pole from Cape Hecla. the highest point of land he has discovered in the west, which is only 500 miles from the pole. If he should never reach it, his discoveries have been important enough to warrant. the time he has spent in the north--but he will reach the pole.'
 MT. Bridgman said he had the satis- faction of knowing that Peary had a supply of walrus meat large enough to carry him through his undertaking. The explorer returned with the Bridg- man party as far as Cape Henschel, where his winter headquarters are.
 s'The last relief expedition" said MT. Bridgman, twas the eleventh sent out by the Arctic club. They have lost all clements of the dramatic. We were twice in danger, however. Once we got caught between a glacier and an ice foe, and went aground on mud dy bank. We were fast for several hours, and the danger was lest the ice pack should sweep in around us and make us prisoners. The captain pounded a hole in the nose of the foe, fastened a big hawser to the foe, and in ten minutes the, great body of ice, whose movement you couldn't see at all, had swung us clear of the whole thing.
 ssThe most serious time was when we got caught between the lip of ice, under water, and the glacier. We got away all right, however,
 MT. Bridgman said that, so far as he knew, there was no truth in the report from Halifax, N. S., that Peary had discovered gold in the arctic re- gions. If such discovery had been made Peary, MT. Bridgman thinks, un- doubtedly would have spoken to him about it.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07

3 cases Mems Heavy Scotch Wool Cancels Hair and Fleece Lined Underwear at 35 cents the gar- ment. Considered cheap anywhere else at 90 cents. Our entire stock at closing out prices, nothing reserved
 POO dozen children's extra long seamless ribbed cotton hose, fast black, all sizes, 5 to 91a, at 4 pairs for 25c, from 12hc.
 500 yards of handsome Hamburg douncings, 11A yards wide, worth $1.5O, at 59c yard
 1000 yards beautiful fine torchon lace edging and insertion, 6c 8 yaru, from 1Oc.
 100 dozen fine colored bordered handkerchiefs, 8 for 25c. from 5c. 100 dozen corded bordered hand'c;- chiefs. hemmed, 25c 2 dozen. from DC each.
 50 dozen ladies' fine muslin corset covers, lace trimmed and hemstitched, 25c from 50c. Items on this list are fer quantity mentioned, so come carly i'll tue day and don't be disappointed if others have been here before you. Wanted - Experienced salesmen Tn Domestic and Mems Furnishing
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
stfR Poker Game That Was Played on Train Between Vest
 ern Mine Hngnates.

Joe' Cooper, an old western min ing man, was in party at Deln,on. co.'s, where they were talking about a recent pretty stiff poker game on q transatlantic liner. This prompted Mir. Cooper to say:
 'sThe funniest poker game I ever saw was between the late Senator Tabor of Denver. mining promoter of the name of Fields, and stran- ger to both, that was played on snow-bound railroad train near Dill lon, Col. in the winter of 1890
 s'We four were the only passengers in thet only. sleeper on the train. Fields proposed poker. I stayed out. Tabor had two bars of gold worth perhaps $4,O0o apiece, which he was bringing up from one of his, at that time, producing mines. Fields had check book, and the. stranger had some currency. The game began with one of the $4,oo0 gold bars as a buck It lasted II hours Tabor had $11 ,oo0 worth of Fields cheeks besides his own gold bars, and the stranger was just four dollars loser when the game ended.
 For taking good care of the play CTS, continued Mr Cooper. according to the New York Times, s.the porter received $50. They had only two decks of cards on the train, and I now have one of them.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
Abolishing Frost.

As to other possibilities of the can non, there is that of abolishing frost. Herbs and resinous wood are often burned so as to shelter the plants under a screen of smoke, but just a few nights ago the cannon were tried instead in the Beaujolais. Two of them were apportioned to hectare, about two and one-half acres, and they were fired horizontally about two yards over the fields. The ground was rendered damp and warm, though the surrounding soil was cold and frost-laden. But the most astounding use of this artillery has been found in .Mada gascar and All geria-to fight grasshoppers. It is claimed that the shot cuts a discour- aging swath in the invading swarms. And now the question is, what might it not do to a cyclone? There is seri- ous food for reflection in that same question.-Everybody's Magazine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07

10 gross Fine Violet Toilet Soap at 10 cents box, 3 cakes, sold by best houses in the country at p cents box.
 10000 Fine Envelopes at 2 cents q package of 25, or 19 cents a box of 25O.
 10000 Fine Envelopes at cents a package of 25. or 23 cents box of 25O.
 10000 Fine Envelopes at 4 cents a package of 25, or % cents a pack age of 25O. Not quarter what you pay elsewhere. 1000 handsome boxes of fine linen Note Paper and Envelopes, per feet goods, at 9 cents box, worth 25 cents. 50 dozen handsome Morine finish Pet ticoats, 49 cents each, from SIPS. 25 dozen Children's Knit Underwear, cents each, from 10 cents. 1000 pairs of splendid Single and Double Blankets. 39, 49, 59 cents, up to the very finest. The great est value opportunity ever pre- sented.
 3 cases Mems Camel Hair Double Breasted Shirts and Double Seat ed Drawers, 39 cents, from 75 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
HOW scotchmen Marrv.

In Scotland the path to matrimony is broader and smoother than in Eng land. The great holiday time in Glas- gow is the fair week. All the ship yards are closed and man has time to marry. But many shirk the toll gates of the highroad. Seventy irregular marriages took place this fair in Glas- gow. The method is simple and mex pensive. The couple take each other for man and wife before witnesses and then they go to the sheriff and ask for warrant to register. There is an absence of fuss and wedding cake which appeals to the modest and eco nomical mind. Besides miners, abor- CTS, engineers and shipyard workers generally, the 70 numbered ventrilo- quist, a physician, valet, a school board officer, hotel keeper, a coach man, soldier, sea captain, lapi- dary and motor car driver.-London Chronicle
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
COMING EVENTS.


 At Poli's theater, Monday, October 7-.sThe House That Jack Built"
 At the Jacques, October 7-9-"A Runaway Match"
 At Polls theater. Tuesday, October s-Brothers Byrne in Flight Bells At the Jacques, October 1O-12-The Rays in "A Hot Old Time"
 At Polls theater, Friday, Octobers11 John Mason in .'The Altar of Friend ship"
 At Polls theater, Monday, October 14-Ethel Barrymore in Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines"
 At the Jacques. week of October 14 Waite comedy company.
 At Polfs theater. Tuesday, October 15-Joseph Murphy.
 At Polls theater, Friday, October IS and Saturday, October 19-"Lover's Lane"
 At Polls theater. Wednesday, Octo- Der 23-James O'Neill in Monte Cristo."
 At the Jacques. October 24-26- ''The Crazy Guy''
 At Polrs theater. Thursday, Octo- Der 24-Kellar
 At Pol's theater, Friday, October 9 James R. Waite in Uncle Terry" At Poli's theater, Saturday, October "Mazeppa.''
 At Rolfs theater. Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29-"BIue Blood"
 At the Jacques. October 2S-3O-"Kid. mapped in New York"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07

Ss412. pounds of finest Note and Gap
 Paper, worth 20c to 35c a pound,
 at 10c a pound. One bale of extra Crash ToWelng.
 47sc a yard, from Sc ou dozen Ladies winter weight Jer-
 sey Vests and Drawers, usual
 prlce 25c, our price 19c 0D pairs fine Ruf1ed Curtains, 49c the
 pair, worth 75c.
 Departments. 5O dozen Children's 50 per cent wool
 Jersey Vests. with silk crochet
 trimming, 1Oc, from 25c. @o dozen Ladies' Jersey Knit Corset
 Covers; long and short sleeves, silk
 crochet trimming, 19c, from 39c. 1u,oOO Ladies' beautiful embroidered
 and hemstitched Handkerchiefs,
 1211c, from 25c
 0O dozen mems heavy cloth working shirts, 29c, from soc. These shirts are all double scanned, made with yoke collar and wristbands and just half what you usually pay. 10 dozen 50 cent Summer Corsets, 10
 cents. from 50 cents. 100 dozen Boys Heavy Wool Under
 wear, % cents. from 75 cents. 25 dozen Childrens Splendid Heavy
 Cotton Hose, 12 1-2 cents, from 9
 cents.
 25 Handsome 2-piece Gingham Suits,
 were $6.9S, but they go at $2.OO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
Theatrical
 Fraternal
HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT"

George H. Broadhurst's musical farce, "The House That Jack Built" which comes to Polls this evening, brings the strongest possible recom- men6ation from Chicago, Boston anu other cities, where the piece scored an immediate and pronounced success MT Broadhurst's ambition in this play, he says, has been to reproduce in a recognizable way humorous American types and to satirize them in such q manner as to conyulse an audience. Judging by the reports of ''The House That Jack Built,' it more than fulfilis 1is ambition. The company collected to,produce the play includes such well kn0Vn people as George H. Summers, Miss>St George Hussey, c. F. Lorraine, I.er0rt, Lockwood, Hugh Cameron, J. o Cantor, D. w. Siegrist, Louis Levy, Samuel Morgan. Mildred Keith, Nav Courtnay and others, who introduce spccialtfes in a way to Keep the fun moving briskly every minute. Prices are 9, 35. 50, 75 cents and $1.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
saTHE VILLAGE PARsoN..

The pretty and highly interesting comedy drama, ''The Village Parson,'' 7 opens a thre days engagement at the Jacques this evening. The play has had much success and is pronounced a good one. There is an attractive ring in the title, which calls the attention of all classes of amusement-goe to the theater- The play deals with the affection of the heart, and one wherein human emotions and pathos are strong ly depicted A very strong company has been engaged. each with reference to the part assigned, and it is confi- dently believed that this pretty play Is rendered in much better style than 1s usual with travelling companies. Handsome special scenery has been painted expressly for this production by we'll known artists. and unique ef- feets also assist in the finished per formance. Prices ahe popular.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07

his aid. They rushed out of their houses to ascertain the trouble.
 "A bear! A bear is chasing my sheep! Get out! get ort!'' shouted Leroy.
 Ernest Knapp grabbed his rifle and started for the pasture, quickly followed by Fred and Guy Knapp and George Thomas, also with rifles. Evidently the bear comprehended what was up, for, after chasing the sheep down the hill and up the river bank, he started back toward the woods. When he got about halfway there he stopped beside a large rock, turned his head around and looked at the men who were in pursuit of him. After he had looked at his pursuers for short time he trotted off up the hill, over the fence and out of sight. The men followed for awhile, but as darkness came on they were obliged to return, leaving bruin to go where he liked. When Leroy first saw the bear chasing the sheep bruin was not more than three or four feet behind them and looked ass big as a COW.
 Early the next morning Guy Knapp went out into his brothers pasture to see if apy sheep were missing, or if he could find any sign of the bear. He was creeping eau tiously through the underbrush, swhen he suddenly heard low growl and right ahead of him and about three rods away he saw a larCe bear busily engaged in brealxfasting on nice fat sheep he had just taken from the pasture. Although the young man fired three shots at him the bear got away unharmed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
MAINE BEARS ARE BOLD.
0ne That Was Hungry for Mutton Visited q Pasture and Was Not
 Afraid of Farmers.

A Byron (Me.) correspondent of the New York Sun says that bears are getting very bold. One evening the other week, Leroy W. Thomas was out in his garden, just before sunset, when suddenly he heard his sheep bleating. Looking toward the pasture about 100 rods from the house he saw the whole flock of sheep running down the hill, closely followed by a big black bear.
 The first thing Leroy did was to shout to his neighbors to come to
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
"NEW EIGHT BELLs.,

The famous Brothers Byrne will draw large audience to Polls to-mor- row evening. when they appear in their New Eight Bells,'' for they are old favorites with the local public. The piece is brimfu1 of novel scenic and mechanical effects and wonderful pan toniimic tricks that compel incessant laughter All that ingenuity and skill can devise has been introduced in the play by John F. Byrne. who has no equal in inventing pleasing stage mechanism, which gift with his acrc- battle accomplishments has made hi,n- self and play famous. The masculine members of the company are as supple as India rubber, and their tricks and acrobatic turns could not be per fcrmed except by the most expert gym nlsfs and lofty tumblers. The play has dash and go about it that is inn nsediately responded to by the audience with genuine mirth. and altogether it Is performance of wonderfully pleas ing character. Prices are %, 35, .5O. l3 cents and $1, and seats are now on sale.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
.aTHE PENITENr 2

v. D. Nankevflle's grand scenic pro- duction of ~The Penitent' will be the attraction on Thursday evening at Po.fz. This play has been framatizcd from Hall Gaines most powerful story, and is said by the press elsewhere 10 be the co-equal of its gifted author : work, sThe Chrisfianr Some writers even claim that it gives greater char ae1er conception and more stirring in clients than does the latter Man aser Vaudeville has staged ssThe pehj- tenn in the most regal manner. We are told that it abounds in scenes of scenic splendor that have been seldom surpassed on the stage of today. It's presentation is in the hands of a com pany of excellent players, many of whom have been here i'm other note- worthy productions. Sale of seats Thursday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-07
JOHN MASON. Friday evening at Polls John Mason in ''The Altar of Friendship"
MEETINGS TONIGHT

MEETINGS TONIGHT. Naturalists' club.
 Company A drill. Beard of aldermen. Hillside Athletic club. Nutmeg lodge, P. of A. Waterbury Wheel club. Court Vigilant, F. of A. White Oak, W. o. W. Sixth division, A. O. H. : Painters and Decorators. Court America, F. of A. St Thomas Cadets A. A. Mohawk council, O. H. c. Magnolia lodge, K. of P. Waterbury Debating club. Townsend lodge, I. O. o. F. Typographical union, No 329. Brass City lodge, N. B. O. P. Mattatuck lodge, N. B. O. F. Past Chief Rangers, F. of A. Catholic Women's association. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Abraham Lincoln camp, s. of V. Sterling commandery, U. O. G. o. Ccncordia Singers rehearsal. Martha Washington council, 0. $. 5. Hellmann Advance drum corps re- learsal.