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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-16

lyun7s business College, sth and X,
susineSs. Shorthand. Typewritins-Ss5 year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28
GEORGETOWN.

Everyone is taking advantage of
the sleighipg.
John Quick, who has been quite i'll,
is greatly improved.
Miss frankie Luce is visiting her
sister who is teaching at Lamont.
Miss Bertha Corns spent the latter
part of the week at home.
Misses Florence Wilmot and Glen
dora Blakely visited over Sunday
with Mrs. J. A. Smith.
Aunt Nancy McReynolds is recov-
erlng from an attack of the grip.
Friday being Wasbington's birth
day the students and teachers enjoy
ed holiday.
Wallace Frisch is home from Madi-
son for few days.
Mrs. G. Jones will move into Mrs.
Pinch's house this week and T. Pierce
will move to his new home, formerly
the c. Jones farm.
f. earns is having a vacation this
week. Must be some attraction here
for him.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Smith have just
returned from a visit to Lancaster
and Rockville.
Mrs. J. Jones drove to Belmont
Thursday.
b. F. Richards took the third de-
gree here Saturday evening in the
Masonic order.
The Woodmen will take in four
new members soon; they also expect
to have an entertainment in about
three weeks.
The l. o. G. I. lodge is progress
ing; four new members Friday night.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28
Cassville.

One day last week as John Barr
was driving out of town his team ran
away upsetting the sled and breaking
Mr.. Rarr's leg. DR.. Hartford set the
broken limb and friends took the I'M
fortunate man to his home near
North Andover.
Dan Fritz has moved to Emeline,
Ia, to reside.
DR.. j. B. Curry and wife occupy
Mrs. +, Engler's house.
Mrs. Hannum will again reside in
her own home lately occupied by DR..
and Mrs. Curry.
Mrs. Curran, mother of Mrs. Remy
of this village, died here Feb. 10Th
Funeral was held at the Advent
church. a number of Cassville people
attending.
Verne Mcdowell, whose home is at
Sioux Falls, S. D.. is visiting his
brother George in this village.
Quite number of young people
from here took advantage of the
sleighing and the moonlight and
drove to Ramsey Sunday evening
Rev. Philips, assisted by deaconess
of Chicago, are holding series of
protracted meetings there.
John Bernhardt student Of Rush
Medical college, is taking rest on
account of slight illness.
On Saturday last about twenty-five
ladies, Royal Neighbors and Willing
Workers, took a merry sleigh ride out
to the home of Geo. Groom.
Speaking of surprise parties. the
Degree of Honor very successfully
planned and executed neat little
surprise on their brother order, the
A. o U. w, at the Workman hall.
on Monday evening. Feb. 25th. \
very pleasant time is reported.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28

per's valentine. 1t came direct from
Topeka and the envelope address GER
tainly can be none other than Mrs.
Nations. There is nothing so fancy
and beautiful about the valentine.
The most conspicuous part of it
is the picture of Ratchet ard right
beneath are the words with Love.
From Carrie" The envelope is to
be preserved also. The address reads
thus
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28
{. H. GarSide Homestead
For Sale.

This property is located in the
western part of the city of Ian
caster, and consists Of about eight
acres of level land. The dwelling
house is in good condition, and
can be given possession of at
any time. City water in the
yard, a great number of
fruit trees and berry bushes on
the place. Would be a fine loca-
ton for a truck garden. Any
good gardener can make a good
living on the place. This proper
ty can be sold in parcels or the
whole of it may be sold to suit
the purchaser. The property is
increasing in value, a person buy
ing the whole tract would make
money by holding it. The reas-
on for selling is the death of the
owner, and the necessity to make
the estate into money for the pur-
pose of distribution among the
legatees. Inquire of
HERMAN BUCHNER,
Lancaster,
or GEORGE GARsIDE,
patob Grova 60tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28

Frank Kolb was in town several
days last week.
Mrs. Pitts is on the sick list.
Sada Lewis invited a few of her
friends to ENJOY birthday party last
Thursday.
Belva Hickock was surprised by a
Jorge number of her friends who gath
cred at her home on the 23rd. All
report having had a good time.
j. B. Ludden is better and was
down to the store Saturday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28
Liberty News.

When YOU come out into the air
mornings
1t stings the toes
and bites the nose
and your nose will betray the fact,
too.
Katie Hanck is home from Lancas-
ter few days on a visit.
Al Weir who lives near Sitter has
sold his farm to John Plattner, of
Sitter.
Jacob Feldmann. former cheese
maker in the Big Platte factory, is
here on a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stoever re-
turned from Bloomington Friday
where they visited relatives.
The patrons Of the Big Platte cheese
factory have contracted to deliver
their milk again for six months, the
price to he paid per hundred to be as
follows: zoe for first four months.
75c for the next and soc for the last
month Jacob Reyes Of Monroe, i
the buyer.
Sadie Heberlein Of Fennimore has
closed a successful term Of school in
District 10. :
Will Wenzel Of this town will have
a public sale on March 1t.
sNiIl Kemper who was in Nebraska
has sold his farm and moved back to
Wisconsin,. Flow Boy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28

ne valentine now dQOrnS the caSh
register in Rudersdorf & Kemper's
cafe and attracts considerable atten-
ton
The boys about town are havin
a great deal of sport at the expens,
of VIM. Lee, commonly known as
''Billy English" Joe Mccoy expect
ed call from John Twigg, a Rich
land Center horse buyer, Friday
Mr.. Twigg was due to arrive at Fen
nimore on the narrow guage that
evening at eight o'clock. 1t was ar
ranged that Lancaster conveyance0
would be on hand there to bring him
here that night and Mr.. Mccoy en-
gagged Lee to 90 over after his friend.
BILLY" was furnished all kinds of in
structions-was told how Mr.. Twigg'
looked, how he would be dressed, etc. J.
and to be sure and get him. He was
to come from Richland Center and
that was about all Billy" had to de-
was to catch this man Twigg. Well,
the train came and it brought Mr..
Twigg. He was about the only pass
senger on the train. Our English
friend stepped up to Twigg and said,
''Are you from independence" ''No,
I'm not" the man from Richland
Center replied. You're sure you re
not from Independence" queried
Billy. Yes" responded Twigg
Without further ado English return
ed to Lancaster, called Mr.. Mccoy
from the theater and reported that
''his man didn't come; that the way
freight on the ST. Paul road was sc
far behind that he couldn't catch the
narrow guage at Woodman." Bright
and early in the morning came tele.
phone message to Mr.. Mccoy fromA
Twigg at Fennimore stating that r,
was there, had been there all mig
and wanted to know where the tea
was that he expected to meet himll
Then English was hunted up and tn
story told, and since reported poo
Billy has been the target for alW
manner of jest. IA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28
or GEORGE GARsIDE,
Patch Grove. 52tf
52tf.

There are eighteen persons in the
county Jail. A large number are
tramps sent in from various points
for 10 DAYS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28


Charley Stehl, the genial oil in
spector Of Arthur acted in official
capacity here Monday and had time
between tests to greet his many
friends. Mr.. Stehl is one of the most
efficient deputies in the state and re-
ceives numerous compliments from
both the administration and the oil
people. His work is very satisfactory
and he should be retained in his pre-
sent position. BY the way, Mr..
Stehl is one of the oldest Odd Eel
lows in this section-having been a
member in good standing in that BEN
ificent order for term of forty-seven
years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28

FOR SALE. The wel,-Snown Aht
Kew farm. ; miles from Bac.ev. -
per acre. JESSE .bEoeh>.
Bloomington Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28
About People Yon Know.

SUNDAY, March 3rd, is John j..
Wenzel's Goth birthday. 1t is also
the birthday of Capt. Beebe of Platte
vile, who is the same age.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28

We Inadvertently failed to make
mention last week of of Charley Kem-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28

We're all glad to welcome Henry
Belscamper as citizen of Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28

The valentine now adorns the cash
register in Rudersdorf & Kemper's
cafe and attracts considerable atten-
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28

Stories of the Town and County.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28

DIR. c. BULLHEIMER KEMPER,
LANCASTER,
WIS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28

A large number Of people from here
visited the Bloomer sociable at Patch
Grove. The entertainment was good
and so was the supper.
Some Of our Young people visited
the dance at Beetown last Friday
evening.
\ sleigh load of Young people went
to North Andover to church last sun
day evening.
There was sale Of a lot Of fine
horses last Saturday.
Ora Hatch went TO Lancaster Sun
day.
Man Kolh died 1t his home in this
town early sunday morn; He was
an old resident Of this place. The
funeral services were held at the
Congregational church by Rev.
Sh.ynield. Feb. 26. 1901.
There Nil he 4 fashionable sociable
At the horne Of Mrs NJ Hickok for
the benefit of Congregations. sunday
>rhoo, IN .Marcl lst.
CAY Pitts ba~ tesa SICK 5ut i, re-
c1ttr.u- rapidly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-02-28

WIS.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-26

Among civilized nations the wearing of
earrings by men has been by no means
uncommon, as it has been shown that in
early English days some of the most dis
tinguished courtiers bedecked their ears
with very costly specimens. The i'm
mortal Shakespeare is said to have worn
them, and Charles l. is reputed to have
been the owner of a magnificent pair of
pearl earrings, which he bequeathed to
his daughter the day before he was exc
cuted.
In the south sea islands the females
and males alike adopt this style of per-
sonal adornment, and even in the wilds
of Africa they are worn by the untutored
savages of both sexes.
At the present day the only civilized
persons of the male sex who ornament
their ears in this manner are the gypsies,
the Italians, the French, few sailors of
other foreign nations, and occasionally a
German, but as a matter of course pre-
cious few females the world over will be
found without them.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-26

round at next morning with a few lines
to her. begging her to see me for two
minutes before l left at 10 for Glib, so
that l might explain.
My own messenger brought the answer
back to me.
Dear Mr.. Henderson" she wrote-we
had been brought up together, and she
had never in her life called me anything
but Jack-"A man who can so far forget
himself as you did last night and who can
i'll treat a poor dumb beast lch0 had done
nothing to incur yoa GRger"-the italics
are mine, not Kittie's-"can have no ex-
PLANTATION to make to which it would be
worth my while to listen.
81 am leaving town early this morning
myself for a fortnight's stay with my
friend Gladys Heseltine, so anyhow it
would be difficult to find time to see you.
Besides, father says he will never have
you in the house again. You have of
Tended him dreadfully.'
So, you see (said the MAJOR, if hadn't
been so vain of my small feet and had
worn my boots just one size larger 1
might have been a Benedict by this time
And the major looked down at his well
vanished boots, smiled into his mustache
and didn't look altogether miserable,
tlOuQht-AnSWerS
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-26
EASILY SUITED.
But Not From the List of Dishes the
Stiff Waiter Suggested.

But Not From the List of Dishes the
Stiff Waiter Suggested.
His clothes were not of the latest cut,
his hat had come from last year, and he
wiped his broad wrinkled brow with
Light bandanna handkerchief as be en-
tered restaurant of good pretensions. In
side the door he hesitated and a watch
full attendant with dignifed wave of
his hand motiOned him toward a vacant
table With a slight bow he followed the
indicated direction and was received at
the table by stiff looking waiter who
look his hat and faded umbrella, not
rolled very smoothly.
As the old man seated himself the stiff
waiter faced the watchful attendant, and
a smile went from one to the other. The
old man used the bandanna handkerchief
again as bis brass bowed specialized eyes
wandered over the four pages of the
menu and returned again to the top of
the first one.
The stiff waiter unbended a little and
leaned with one hand on the table. As
few seconds passed he unbended still
more and leaned with both hands on the
table.
1--WE have fine corned beef and cab
bage" he said in a low voice, "and corn
ed beef hash. The country sausages are
very nice. We can give you ham and
eggs in couple of minutes"
The old man continued to examine the
menu.
Every fine roast beef, lamb and pork"
continued the waiter; mice mutton chops
too. You might start with vegetable
soup"
The old man turned over the menu.
"All kinds of pies-fne pumpkin" said
the waiter as he bent lower; beer or ale
or light wines if you care for them
The old gentleman laid down the menu,
took off his glasses. Strengthened up and
looked at the waiter. The waiter took his
hands from the table.
"Does this menu give the things you
have 'mentioned?" asked the patron.
Certainly, sir" answered the waiter
as he assumed his original stiff position.
"Then why do you repeat them to me?'
81 thought
"Don't do it again. Thought isn't be-
coming to you. l will have consomme
royale, broiled pompano, fleuritta sauce;
os du meunier grille, macaroni la Nj
cienne, venson steak, vanilla souftie frit-
tiers, Chateau Margaux, cafe noir."
As the stiff waiter turned and looked at
the watchful attendant neither smiled
Chicago Record HERALD
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-26
THE VALUE OF POKER.
How Walter @. Gresham Got His
First Federal Amendment.

How Walter @. Gresham Got His
First Federal Appointment.
Poker has it's victories no less renowns
ed than penuchle. 1t not only has won
fortunes, but positions as well. Many
man owes his success in business to his
character as read by an opponent IN
game of draw, says the New York Press.
There is a banker in New York who ac-
knowledges that poker made him. When
a young man, he had the good fortune to
sit in a game with three railroad officials
and a rich merchant. being invited mere
" to make a fifth hand, as the four did
not care to 'cut each others threats" On
his account the limit was made small.
So well did he play his hand that he
gained the respect, friendship and admi-
ration of the old merchant, who forth
with became his patron. With such as
sistance his road to fortune was easy.
Three presidents of the United States
had a strong liking for Walter Q. Gresh-
am because he was the best poker player
of their acquaintance When Indiana de-
manded the appointment of a United
States district judge in 1863, Senator
Morton appealed to General Grant in be-
half of man whom he desired to have
the office. Grant asked: "What has be-
come of young Gresham who was a colo
mel of the Fifty-third Indiana, as re-
member him? He was with me at Nicks-
burg" ooh, he is practicing law in lndi-
anapols,' said Morton indiferentiy,
"Well," continued the president, Il used
to play poker with him in the war and
took quite liking to him. He was a
mighty good, cool player, and believe he
will make good judge. So if you don't
care I'll appoint him to this place" Thus
Gresham got his first federal appoint
ment.
Gresham's good play as much as his
brilliant craftsmanship made him big
man in the estimation of Arthur and
Cleveland. The former appointed him to
no less than three ofices-postmaSter
general, secretary of the treasury and
district judge. Cleveland made him sec
rotary of state notwithstanding his for
mer stout Republicanism. Arthur dislik-
ed to appoint him district judge, as it
took him away from Washington and the
White House gatherings.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-26
ESTp Pushed 1879.

voIver report rang out sprang Forward
with a short billy in his hand. At the
! same moment a second report was heard,
and the first ruffian dropped to his knees.
choked, gasped and pitched forward The
second man stood aghast, but the third
man, with an oath, sprang at Edgar.
The latter stepped back and met the
rush with a revolver shot. The fellows
arm dropped to his side, and he roared
with pain. At this the second man turn
ed into the street and ran swiftly down
the roadway. The third man followed
him. but much more slowly.
1t had all happened so quickly-the halt,
the struggle, the discontinue of the hsh-
waymen-that the impulse to scream had
not come to May. She had stood on the
lower step and watched the fight with
suspended breath and parted lips Now
she ran forward.
"Oh, Edgar" she cried, ARE you
hurt?'
He was painting little and for mo-
ment could not answer.
81 guess not" he laughed. He put his
hand to his bleeding head. Seems to be
a scratch or something up here. Great
luck, wasn't it?" And he laughed again.
"Give me your handkerchief, Edgar"
She tenderly bound up his wound. Her
face came very close to his. Suddenly
she kissed him and quickly drew back.
''You are splendid!' she murmured.
"Pooh, pooh," he smilingly protested.
I'm really coward at heart. 1t was
your call for help that made me forget
myself All, here are the police"
Two men in uniform came around the
nearest corner and hurried toward them.
Edgar stepped forward. One of the Off
GERS knew him and called him by name,
and the story of the ARRAY was soon told.
The head of the PROSTATE rufian was
raised and Edgar's friend at once recog-
nized him as a notorious criminal.
"The fellows hit hard.' the officer
said. Simpson, call an ambulance and
the patrol. And you winged another Of
'emY p
Eyes" replied Edgar, 'In cheerfully
admit it. But this fellow really shot
himself. Here's his revolver"
"Where's your weaponF"
81 haven't any"
The officer looked up.
well" he said with much emphasis,
you're plucky one''
At this May gave Edgar's arm an elo-
quent squeeze.
That's all right, officer" Edgar laugh
ingly said "You know me and know
where to find me when I'm needed. |
want to escort this lady home. Good
night"
May held very tight to Edgar's arm as
they moved away.
"You seem to have forgotten to prac-
tee what you preached" she softly muir
INJURED.
81 have no doubt" Edgar said, that
have been guilty of a very foolish and
reckless act
But May only smiled.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-26

A schoolmaster after giving one of his
pupils a Gaming for speaking ungrammat-
ically sent him to the other end of the
room to inform another boy that he wish
ed to speak to him, at the same time
promising to repeat the punishment if he
spoke to him ungrammatically.
The youngster, being quite satisfied
with what he had got. determined to be
exact and thus addressed his fellow pu-
pill:
"a common substantive of masculine
gender, singular number. nominative case
and in an angry mood that sits perched
upon the eminence at the other end of
the room wishes to articulate a few SEN
fences to you in the present tense. -
London Answers.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-26
PENNSYL IANIA RAILROAD
The Standard Railroad of Ameyica. Pro-
keeted throughout by Block Signals
and Inteyi0cking .S5OitcheS.
IN EFFECT OCTOBER Is. 1901.

Trains LEAVE Mount Holly
For Philadelphia $50, 500, $50, 7.l2. 749, 1885,
92. ILL A. M, 1882. 2.5S, e 40 Saturdays
only, i.25, 8 Vi, 6.22, s.37, 1880 P. M.
On Sundays, s.26 A. n. 1903. 6.2l, s.55P.M
For Pemberton, 1876. s.C6 a. M, la5. 1882, AL
sos, 7.25. P. M.
on sundays, 9.24 a. M, 6.nr.M.
For s East "a Burlington & s2s y ~ 9 s. ~
For Bordentown, Trenton and New YORK, 6.2o,
725. 9.I9, 1000, ll.O5. A. NJ 1890, 800. 400, 44O
ON Sundays, 9.25 A. M, POS, 7.25PM.
For Lewistown, Columbus, htnkora, etc.,
On Sundays, GIL Pm.
For LumDerton, Medford, Marion and Had
donfield. 9.35 A. M.
For Nincentown, 1926. 1892, 6.l5 P. M.
On Sundays. 924 A. M.
For Beach Haven, 9.06 Am,
For AsDury Park and Long Branch. sos. A. M.
4.47 M.
On Sundays, 9.2t A. M.
Trains teaUe for Mount Holly as JolIoaOs:
From Phtladel phia. 6.36, 7.2O, sl2 1910, IL 20
An, 1890, Il 80 Saturdays only, 2.30. 400
432 sos. sos. 6.2s. 500, 1880, n.50 P. M.
ON sundays. $50. A: M, LOO. $40; 1890 PM
From New York. via Trenton and Burlington.
500, $780, A. M, LOO. 800. 400, $780, 500, P. M.
On Sundays. 1000 A. M, 7.00P.M:
From Trenton, 6.45, 74O. $50. l1.23 A. M, 2.6b,
4.30, $40, 100 $50 p.
On Sundays, 40, li.55, A. NJ. AGO. 9.O3. P. M.
From East Burlington, 100, s;4s, 1903 A. !; NJ
nOOD, LUZ ~, OoV, 1OO o.oO, lVoV III =
roms klver, 7.57, A.. M, $3.50. p. M
On Sundays, 521, P. M.
From AsDury Park, l27 P. M.
From Medford, I1.55 A.
From Long Branch, l.07 P. M.
On Sundays, A 00P
From Pem6erton, (north) 6.37. 7.2s, s.44, A. M.
1887, 4.0s, 1922 P. M.
On Sundays, 500 Al
From Pemberton (south), S.37 A. NJ, 4.44, P. M.
On Sundays, sol P. M.
VincBntown $50 A. M, 10 P. M
From Beach Haven. 235 P. M.
WEST JERSEY SEAsHORE RAILROAD
October /, 1901.
Medford, Marlton and Philadelphia.
Leave Medford for Philadelphia at 700, 1907
A.. M, 200, $40, Pm.
On Sundays. 7.45 A. M, 4.03 P. M.
Leave Marion for Philadelphia at TIA, 1920
M, 2.20, 5.32, P. M.
On Sundays, 1853 A. M. 10 P. M.
Leave Philadelphia, Market Street, for Med
ford and Marion at ZOO, l0.45, A. M. $50. 5.32
Pm.
On Sundays, $40 A. M, $50 p M.
Leave Marion tor Medtord, ST. 1l.3S A. M,
4.1S, 6.22 P.
On Sundays, 9.05, A M, 6.2l Pm.
For further particulars apply to the ticKel
agent at the station.
j. B, HUTCHINSON, J. r. WOOD,
General Manager Gen. Pass. Agent.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-26
Professional Modestv.

Dr. Quinine-You are nice colleague
to have. DIR. Cream de Tartar, Here
have been sick in bed for two weeks. and
the only one who did not show up to see
me was you.
DR.. Cream de Tartar-But | did not
have your new address. How could
call?
DIR. Quinine-That was simple. All you
had to do was to ask for the most cele-
brated doctor in the town. and anybody
could have referred you here.
DR. Cream de Tartar-But that is what
/ did met a small boy and told him |
wanted the star doctor of the place, and
he led me through one street after an
other until he brought me to the gate of
my own house. New York Times
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1901-11-26
The First Electric Victim

The first death in the world. so far as
we know, from artifcially conducted
electricity was that of Professor Rich
man of ST. Petersburg. He devised what
was practically the first lightning rod
and was killed by it. He ran an iron to
the top of his house in present lightning
rod manner and waited for a thunder
storm 1t came. There was terrific
flash of lightning. The professors appli-
ance worked well, and he was found dead
nv the side of If