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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21

Louisville Came 10 the Rescue, but Could
10 Nothing s1oss si50,0on.

louisville Came 10 the Rescue, but Gould
30 Nothing Loss si5o,ooe.
Seymour. ind. March LITTLE en-
tire village Of Memphis nIaee Of
500 residents. avd located tha1y-fye
niles south If hero. was destroyed by
FIRE yesterday. and many of the peo-
lie are without shelter % food. Tie
property loss IS over Sf5G0oO. The
fire started from q spark from Hans
staye factory and In less than nm
hour the entire town was in flames.
Many head of cattle and several horses
were burned and only ten are left
standing
4 special train from Louisville took
ont a fire engine and about Loco feet
Of hose. but it WIS useless because of
the lack Of water. The village has
70 fire protection whatever.
Several hundred persons are shel-
tered In farm houses and barns. but
scores were compelled to remain MS
ell night for lack of shelter Women
ana children suffered and few secured
anvtblng to eat \ train from JEFF
ferSonvillp took ont several hundred
slehtSeers and a number Of these car
red baskets Of provisions. which re-
lievel the hunger OF some Of the cry
inc children.
The loss was roughly estimated Mt
$4,000. although It may he in excess
Of that figure. Among the heaviest
losers is E!am Guernsey, who lost five
tenant houses. his store ard contents
and all personal property. His loss
is $4,000 Il is not probable that the
place will he rebuilt. since most Of
the people were Iaborers ana carried
no insurance on their dwellings and
ore unable to rebuild Many VIII
seek employment elsewhere Post
master +. r. Wier saved all his SUP
plies except blanks and has estab-
l.shed a temporary office IN small
barn. Men are offering high prices for
a Yfaea and for food
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
An Entertaining Lecture.

Capt. S. Albert, having lately es-
capped from Siberia through friendly
assistance, is able to give one Of the
most thrilling and interesting exper-
fences ever presented to the Ameri-
can public. Having served as an Off
Ger in the Russian army eleven years,
two years in Turkey, three years in
the Caucasian mountains, and six
years in Siberia in different capaci-
ties, namely: as engineer in the
mines and exile transporter from
place to place, thus knowing practi-
cally the everyday life throughout
Russia and Siberia.
He came TO America several years
ago, but had TO return to Russia for
the purpose of settling some business
in regard to an estate left him by a
near relative, when he was taken
prisoner and sent back to Siberia, on
this occasion not to serve the coun-
try in an honorable capacity, but as
an exile. He managed to make his
escape through friendly assistance,
and will impart to the world bis ex-
perence and what actually exists in
Russia and Siberia, where there is 80
much suffering and torture.
1t will be time well spent by any
one to attend this lecture, as it is in
structive and elevating, giving the
man opportunity to learn something
they viii never forget in lifetime.
and it IS not given by person thai
has travelled through that country for
pleasure. but from the everyday life
Of one that has passed through all It's
privations.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
Death of Ex-President Harrison.

Gen. Benjamin Harrison, ex-presi
dent of United States, died of pneu-
monia at his home indianapolis att 40
Wednesday afternoon, after an illness
of less than seven days. The suddenness
of his death.its unexpectedness alike by
relatives and friends and the general
public, makes it peculiarly affecting
A comparatively young man, less
than 6S years of age, his life has been
one of extreme activity since his re-
tirement from the presidency. He has
been a great ex- president;his utterances
since nc laid down that office eight years
ago have attracted quite as much at
tention in intellectual and political cir
cles as did his state papers, and these
were models of their kind.
The grandson of President William
Henry Harrison, the famous "Tippe-
canoe" hero, and the son of John Scott
Harrison, who served as member of
congress and governor of the North
western Territory, Benjamin Harrison
won for himself great distinction as a
lawyer, soldier and statesman, and the
nation mourns the loss of one of its
most distinguished sons. In pure in
tellectuality few men in this country
have eqHalled him As lawyer he be-
longs in the galaxy of the most brilliant
legal stars. a man Of pure motives.
lofty sentiment and spotless integri y.
his opponents, while they disagreed
with him, always held him in respect,
aud his friends trusted him implicitly.
Independent and courageous, he has
upheld principles when they were IN
popular and braved the angry opposi-
ton Of his political associates. His
career has been one Of high value to
American youth who love honor and
virtue, and like the one OF old, it may
besaid of him that "beng dead he yet
speaketh.' and the language of his life
shall be an inspiration for generations
yet to come
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
Who Shall We Have?

There is much speculation rife over
the coming municipal campaign, and
there's guessing going on all the way
down the line from mayor to super
visors. The head Of the ticket is a
puzzler to deal with and ii seems to
be the case Of an office seeking the
man, while on the other hand there
are plenty of good men willing to be
aldermen or representatives on the
county board. : great many feel
that if they can get the head OF the
ticket arranged satisfactorily the bal
anee will adjust itself easily enough.
Politics and personal grievances
should be cast aside in this local elec-
tion Of ours. Lancaster is the best
city of its size in the state and in or
der to keep it at the head of the class
great care should be taken in securing
men to manage our municipal affairs
who have at all times the best inter-
ests of Lancaster at heart, who have
no AK to grind Of their own and who
are willing to labor for the best gov
eminent that can be obtained and
then maintain it.
The Herald has heard many names
mentioned in connection with this
mayoralty position and all of them
are well fitted for the Job There
may be others of whom we have not
learned but here are a few: Herman
Buchner. Henry Muesse, II. e. Nath-
an, c. H Basford, Frank Schreiner.
A f. Aspinwall and S. F. Hassell
For aldermanic honors in the first
ward we hear mentioned II. Ressmev-
er, c. H. Angus, j. r. Place and
Chas. Burrows.
In the second ward petitions have
been circulated for H. Muesse, Robt.
Brooker and John Pink.
In the third ward Louis Wetter, An
ton Schuester and Pat May are candi-
dates for aldermen.
In the fourth, petitions have been
circulated for Art Knapp, H. Henkel
and f. f. Graham.
For Supervisors. j. s. Wright and
Thos. lockwood are mentioned in the
first ward; w. j. Brennan, w f.
Webb and Jas. Mccormick in the see
ond: Thos. Mcdonald and Vim .Ziegler
in the third; r. Meyer Jr.. and Mar
tin Oswald in the fourth
For assessor, +. f. Mccoy and John
Stone are candidates.
For city treasurer James W0odhouse
appears to have no opposition.
For Justices. 6. b. Wheeler. David
Schreiner and ". +. McGonigal are
spoken Of.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
AN ORDINANCE

II dispense with certain officers In the city
of Lancaster. limit the number of Assessors
and Justices OF the Peace. abolish the Police
Court fix the term Of Aldermen. and salary
OF certain officers therein. and provide how
the appointlve officers of said city shall be
appointed.
The Common Council Of the city OF Lam
caster do ordain as follows:
SECTION l. The Offices Of engineer. comp
troller and board of public works are hereby
the office Of comptroller shall be discharged
by the city clerk, and the duties and
powers of the board of public works shall be
exercised by the Common Council
SECTION :. This city shall have but one as
SCISSOR. and but two instices OF the peace all to
be elected by the electors OF the city at large.
SECTION 3. One OF the two aldermen To
be elected IN each ward of this city al the an
nuaI municipal election to be held therein on
the LIST Tuesday of April, 1901 shall hold
office for a term OF one year to expire on the
third Tuesday of April 1902. and the other
shall hold Office for a term Of two years.
SECTION & The Police court within this
city is hereby abolished.
SECTION D. The assessor shall be paid an
annual salary of cighty-fve dollars. The
treasurer IN annual salary Of two hundred
fifty dollars. 70 be paid AZ provided by Sec
ton $3.50 OF the General city charter
SECTION 6. All officers Of this city except
the mayor. aldermen. supervisors. treasurer.
assessor and justices of the peace shall he
appointed by the mayor. all appointive
officers. however, shall be subject to con-
tirmatiOn by the Common Council
Passed by the Common Council of the city
OF Lancaster a a special meeting thereof
duly called and held on March 18th 1901. all
members being present and ali voting in
favor thereof
Approved, FRANK SCHREINER Mayor.
Attest; AUG. MIcHAELIS.
( lFEF
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
In County Court.

The proceedings in county court
Tuesday were brief. Estate matters
up for consideration with exception Of
one were laid over for action at future
sessions.
The claim Of Jno Moon againstJacob
Troutman estate of Boscobel was the
only matter taken under eonsidera-
ton. Jacob Troutman, deceased,
conducted the Troutman hotel IN that
city for mum Der of years. Duringa
stated period Of this time John Moon
acted in capacity of hosteler. It was
the general supposition that Moon
was merely working for his kesp, but
a short time ago he presented claim
Of 1898 to f. c. Muffley of Boscobel,
administrator of the estate, for wages.
Payment was refused and the matter
was contested Tuesday in county
court. Atty. w. f. Howe appeared
for plaintiff and Atty. Platt Whitman
for defense Before the case had re-
ceived any great airing settlement
was effected out of court by which
plaintiff was allowed compensation
for three months wages at $l4 per
month amounting to So, and the
litigation was dropped.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
Notice OF City Election.

OFFICE OF CITY CLERR
LANCASTER WIS. March 49, 1901
Notice is hereby given that the annual
municipal election In the city Of Lancaster
Will be hello 0n The first Tuesday in April,
being the End day Of April. a. d. 1901, ar
which the following named officers are to be
elected:
A Mayor.
one Treasurer,
One Assessor.
Two Justices of the Peace.
Two Aldermen from cash ward one for
the term Of one year ana one for the term Of
tsa years
One Supervisor from each ward.
The election in the first ward Of said city
wiz be held ia Knapp x sons machinery
wareh house at the corner Of Madison and
Hickory streets ID said ward
The election ia the second ward viii be
held in Col. Clark small buidiug situated
at the corner IF Maple and Washington
streets ia said ward
The election in the third ward viii be held
in he building owned by Ed Hyde, at No IL,
jefferson street ia said ward.
The election in the fOurtl ward Will he held
in the engine room of the City hail situated
at the corner of Cherry and Madison streets.
the polls al each of said above specified
places will De opened al O'Clock a. m. and
close at O'Clock ., IN.
ARG. MicHAELIs, City Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
Teachers Examination

The Southern Wisconsin Teachers
association will hold its annual meet
ing at Platteville in the Normal assem-
bly, room on Friday and Saturday,
April 90.
A most interesting program has
been prepared and important subjects
will be discussed.
The Library and its Function by
Frank Hutchins; Our Schools, etc by
Dean Birge. University Wisconsin.
Sectional meetings will discuss sub
jects of interest tothe several sections.
Lectures on Friday evening will be
given by noted Chicago educators
The Country School, its Faults and
their Remedies, viii be presented and
discussed by Institute conductors,
country teachers, county superinten-
dents and farmers, and it is hoped that
some definite conclusions may be
reached
Ladies who join the association viii
be given free entertainment during
the meeting, and places may be secured
in advance by writing TO Miss Julia
Main Of Platteville, stating route of
travel. time Of arrival, etc. One and
one-third fare on the certificate plan
Will be granted on all railroads. Do
not ignore this feast of good things but
make an effort to be present and Sc
cure your share of the benefits of the
meeting. @ II NYE,
County Superintendent
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
LIBERTY.

The town Of Liberty is undergoing
a building boom this year. The Evan
gelical congregation will bnild new
parsonage. j. j. Wenzel and Harry
Beetham will erect new houses.
Henry Belz, John and Jacob Briel,
and Henry Kasper will erect barns.
Joe and VIM. Kasper OF Liberty
Ridge spent Sunday with their broth
er Jacob.
Henry Jungbluth and family who
formerly lived on the farm occupied
by b. Weide will leave for La Crosse
this week.
Philip Becker has accepted a posi-
tion as farm hand near Darlington,
and leaves for that place this week.
Several Of our farmers marketed
their hogs this week receiving s.. -
per cwt. These are genuine McKin-
ley times.
Mesdames Fred Tanner and sam
Richie spent Sunday on Platte with
their mother, Mrs. LEM.
The children who are being pre-
pared for confirmation in the German
Evangelical church of Liberty were
examined Sunday.
Monday was a corker for spring
weather. Hot. hot! And what a
change it was. Whew Blueblrds
and robins sang sweet songs in tie
morning. 1t is going to be spring
sometime. Pow Boy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
Fatal FIRE At BOSTON.
Three Men Suffocated I'm Blaze in the
Advertiser ONCE.

Boston, March 16.-Three lives sac
rificed. nearly u dozen men more or
less injured and many thousands of
dollars damage were the results of a
fierce fire in the Daily Advertiser and
Record seven story granite front build
ing in Newspaper row last night. The
dead are: James Richardson, ST.,
prOOfreader, of Boston; Judson Craft
prOofreader. of Cambridge; Walter
Luscombe. proofreader. of Salem.
How the fire started is not known,
but it was first seen in the press room,
and it spread to the elevator well and
darted to the top so rapidly that be
fore the occupants of two upper floors
were aware that the building was on
fire their rooms were filed with flames
and smoke. In the editorial room on
the sixth floor there were but five men.
All had to run for their lives. On the
upper floor, occupied by the composing
room. were eighteen compositors and
proofreaders. whose situation was most
critical. Panic-stricken they rushed
for the windows leading TO the fire
escapes and all but three of them sue
ceeded in gaining the roof of an ad-
Joining building
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
MISSOURI TowN IN FLAMES.
bismarck on Fire and Telegraph aud TeIe-
phone Wire Are Down.

bismarck on Fire and Telegraph aud Tele-
phone Wire Are Down.
st. Louis. March 19.-Ihe little town
Of Bismarck Mo. situated seventy
five miles from 81. Louis on the Iron
Mountain railroad was almost wiped
out of existence by fire yesterday.
Leading business houses and many
residences were burned. The loss IS
estimated at 100000, with very little
insurance. The fire started in a bar
her shop and spread in all directions.
The inhabitants of the place We're
without means Of fighting the flames
and were compelled to stand by help
lessly and witness the destruction Of
iEeir property.
4 gale from the southwest drove the
flames forward irreSistbly and carried
into space flaming pieces Of cindcrs,
that falling on the roofs. started new
fires jumping streets and b.1cllS There
were only a few water buckets and n
scaut supply OF water witt which to
fight the flames. which swept on until
forced to stop by lack Of material. The
Iron Mountain railroad divides the
town and tile west side escaped All
the buildings were frame and in>ur-
anee rates being high. very little iusur-
Hnoo was carried The total loss VIII
foot up over 100000 and total for in
slirance VIII Dee not over SlJ.uu Many
have lost their ail ana a feeling of
Lelple>sEess pervades tie community.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
PANIC AT HOTEL FIRE.
One Killed and Four Injured in Wash
ingtOn HOstelry Blaze.

Washington, March 16.-At 1913 a.
m. electric light wires started a fire
in the Merchants hotel, 49, Pennsyl-
vania avenue, which spread rapidly,
causing panic among the guests. sever
al Of whom jumped from the windows.
One person was killed and four severe
Is injured:
The dead: L. +. Henry. As years
old. suffocated The injuretE Steph-
en- Collins, proprietor Of the hotel. both
legs badly burned. deep burn in neck
burned about face and arms. comb
ton very serious. but not necessarily
fatal: ". =. Caichines of Kentucky.
back injured legs and right side
bruised. injuries caused by jumping
from window: John ScJulon, head cut
hv jumping from window: W. +.
Ke-chum ~ Connecticut bruised by
failing downstairs.
Firemen easily eytiuruished tie
fam lille sl-a- to Tie building
was siaHlI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21

Receives a setback, if she has often
siye breath through constipation bill
iousness or stomach trouble. but DR.
Kings New Life Pills alway cure
those troubles. clean the system,
sweeten The breath Danish headache;
best IN the WORLD for liver. Kidneys
and bowels 0n-v zoe at Bennett 5
drug store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21

Mr. Gayboy lover his paperl-Well.
well. Here's another shocking story
Of crime Truly. one half the world
doesn't know how the other half lives.
Mrs Gayboy significantly and
very frequently mans better half
doesn't know how the other half lives.
philadelphia Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21

Last year there was SlS02 81 re-
turned, or 1912. 0s more than this
year.
Mt. Hope, Liberty and Clifton en-
Joy the distinction Of returning clean
books. while several other towns
have very small sums against them.
A large amount Of the above sums
will be collected before November.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
Failed TO work.

IF you would always think twice be-
fore you speak Johnny. dear. You new
er would get into any Of these troubles
with your playfeilows.
Huh. You don't know Arch Staple
ford. You hain't got time to think once
fore he hits you.'-Chicago Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21

Eyes, he knelt at my feet" said the
one in blue.
Indeed z" returned the one in gray.
"For fully 10 minutes" went on the
one in blue.
some Of those shoe clerks are awful
~ slow IN fitting one, are they notf'
suggested the one in gray.-Chicago
Post
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
LICENSED TO WED.

Daniel Donnan of Milwaukee and
and Flora + Dufner Of Fennimore.
Albert Shaben Of Beetown and Nellie
Chappelle Of Waterloo.
Henry Wedge of Elk Grove and
Julia Conlon Of Cuba City.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
Had His Revenge.

"Who married you?' asked the JUS
tice of a colored citizen who had been
brought before him for some domestic
trouble.
You did. suh." was the reply. but |
amt never voted for you sencew-At-
lanta Constitution.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
The Story Of The Beay er

Told BY William Davenport Hubert
in the April issue 81 McClure's. viii
give a complete and sympathetic ac-
count Of an animal concerning which
very little is commonly known.
Many and elaborate pictures viii
the beavers life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
one to Fft.

Mr. Houskeep-I want to get a sery-
ant girl.
Employment Agent-What sort Of
girl do you want?
Mr. Houskeep-Fd like to get one
about by :. We're living in fiat at
present-Phlladelph Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
Its Leading Features.

pa. what is art for arts sakeT"
"Oh it would take me long time TO
explain the thing TO you. but the prin-
cipal parts Of it are soiled cuffs and
hungry look "-Cbicago Times Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
Delinquent Taxes.

Prosperous times show up as well
with the tax collectors as any other
class The following table of uncol-
lected taxes. secured from the office
OF Treasurer Scheinphug, gives Grant
county good record for paying:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
File Your Claims.

Persons having claims against the
flown 81 Lancaster are requested to-
f6Ie same win the undersigned on or
before Monday. March 25rh. 1901.
avg NICHAELIs.
Town Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
Views and Interviews.

I. B sherman, Sitter: Ny Bel
gian hares? Oh. they are getting
along finely Have nearly fifty now.
all told. Started the Industry with
three, two females and one male.
obtained them year ago from a
brother in California and they were
originally imported from England
Have sold mum berthe females at
from s. to SO apiece. The winter
was not bit hard ON them and they
did not appear to mind the severest
weather in the least. They feed on
clover hay and vegetabies-with eX-
ception OF potatoes, these they viii
not touch. Carrots are loved by
them, also turnips and cabbage.
They are very particular about ne
hay or coarse feed they eat. 1t must
be clean and sweet. also feed them
oats. Ny brother writes me that if
wish one fattened quickly that boiled
rice and oatmeal mixed together
makes the finest meat, but have not
tried this Yet They are fine enough
for me to eat when fed on clover hay
and oats. We have ore on our table
about every week and really they are
a luxury.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
For sac.

Four milch cows and twelve heifers
coming 2-years-old. Call on or adj
dress. RICHARD EDDY.
Lancaster, Vi is.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21

". W. Richie: II l could only
find that long lost brother Of mine we
could fly I'D our estate easily now.
We have heard nothing from Andrew
Richie since 1889 and at that time he
was located in Idaho. We have made
every effort imaginable to locate him
but cannot and do not know whether
he IS alive or dead.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21
Not Playing Fair.

sworddsh-Iold on;that hurts, Don't
you know We're playing French duelt-
Chicago News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21

d. Abrams: The new railroad sur
vey is laid out through my farm and
now ! VIII have two tracks to drive
my hogs over when coming to mar
ket. ] suppose the more railroads
we have the better but it is going 70
cut my farm up rather inconyenient-
lv.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-03-21

Gottiried Bruni: ! went to Monroe
for a three-weeks, visit recently at my
old home and on returning found
that some one had confiscated all the
hay l had ont at the Liberty cheese
factory for my horse. wished
knew who the guilty culprit was.
Anyone that VIII steal hay wiz steal
candy from a baby.
Marshal Budworth For the first
time since last November there are
no cases Of dvphfheria quarantined n
Lancaster. | took down the last sign
Saturday.