Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-12-05

e. f. Graham has purchased q
gasoline engine and wood saving
attachment.
The Herald job rooms turned out
some stylish calendars Tor the accom-
modating firm of H. Henkel q Co.
this week.
The Hub has an attractive ad in
the Herald today, calling your atten-
ton to bargains in clothing and gents
furnishings.
The ladies of the NJ. f. church
will serve tea as usual on Wednesday
Dec. 18th, in the church, chapel
Every body invited. Price 10 cents.
Mississippi Valley lodge. l. o. o.
F., will move into their commodious
new quarters in the Odd Fellows
building about Jan. 1st. The occa-
sion will be an enjoyable one.
Mrs. R. A. Welsh's children and
grandchildren got up surprise on
her and all of them came on Thanks
giving with baskets of good things
and they had very nice time.
The roller skating season opened
last Saturday night with a large and
enthusiastic crowd, which is evidence
that the people appreciate roller skat-
ing rink in Lancaster, as a creditaole
place for recreation and cheap amuse-
ment.
The Ladies Aid society will meet
on Friday afternoon with Mrs. c. H.
Basford. An apron sale will be con-
Quoted at the same time Offering a
splendid opportunity of purchasing an
excellent article, home made, at a
nominal price. Everybody in need OF
such an article is invited to make
a purchase at that time.
The new Congregational church
of Clifton and Liberty, near the Hake
cemetery, will be dedicated Sunday.
Dec. Sth. Rev. T. n. Dexter of New
London will preach the dedicatory
sermon. It is hoped that other dis
tinguished speakers will be present.
Everyone is cordially invited. Sell
vices will begin at 1880 a. m.
Floyd P. Horsfall OF Prairie du
has received the appointment to West
Point military academy to take effect
June LIST, at the hands of Congressman
Babcock. The competitive examine
ton was held in this city last June,
and Mr.. Horsfall stood the highest for
recommendation, but through some
physical impeachment the examiners
conferred the honor upon the next
highest candidate, Alvin Mauer of
Sitter, son of Ex- Treasurer j. b.
Mauer. Friends of young Horsfall
contested the matter however and it is
stated that all existing objections were
removed by medical treatment. At
least. the Crawford county lad has re-
ceived the appointment.
-Joeckel Bros grand opening Sat
urday was a brilliant success in every
detail. The finest store building in
tho county was dedicated in most
becoming manner and the number of
visitors fairly surpassed all expecta-
tions of the enterprising firm OF
clothiers. Souvenirs to the mum her
of 2, 800 were distributed to as many
persons and long before the evening
hour the supply was exhausted. Fully
500 additional visitors inspected the
store 10 the evening. Explanations
of surprise were heard on every hand
at the beauty of the new room in its
exquisite decorations and dainty ar
rangemept of contents. and everyone
WIN called throughout the day felt
well repaid for their visit. Il is i'm
possible to do justice to the occasion
by pen description and those Of you
who have not vet seen this model
store in its entire completeness should
improve the opportunity at once.
The stock carried in every line of
clothing. and furnishings is up-to-date
with the building and the firm il GER
tainly to be congratulated upon the
suspicious Inauguration of their bust
ness in those bright, new surround
ings. Music was furnished during
the afternoon and evening bv Burck-
hardt's orchestra for the entertain
ment of the throng.