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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
BROUGHT TO LIGHT.
Deputy Supervisor of Assessors Searching
the Records.

Under direction and instruction of
t. L. Cleary, superintendent of asses
ors for Grant county, a systematic
search of the records on file in Regis
ter of Deeds Tufiey's office is being
made by j. G. Churchill, deputy su-
pervisor of assessors.
All unreleased mortgages are being
noted and the task of going through
the grist of land contracts will at
once be taken up. 1t is the purpose
of Supt. Cleary to see that every per-
son in Grant county who is liable tor
taxes this year shall pay what the law
says he shall and is determined
in his effort.
The assessors of the county will be
called to meet at the county seat some
day this month.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
Death of Benz. Stephens.

Relatives and friends here received
the sad intelligence Friday OF last
week announcing the death Of BENZ.
Stephens which occurred at his home
in Cassville the day previous.
Deceased had been in i'll health for
some time but his death was never
theless a deep bereavement to the
afflicted family.
BENZ. Stephens was born in Glen
Haven, Dec. 5, 1865, and was married
Nov. g., 1895. A wife and w chill
dren survive, besides his parents,
three sisters and two brothers.
The funeral services were conduct
ed Sunday by Rev. I. j. Brown and
were largely attended.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
Cupid Foils Age.

Robt. Mccartney, an aged widower
of this city With over four score
years attached to his biography, be-
came matrimonially inclined the past
week and through Thos. Beams
agency secured a bride in the person
of Mrs. Anna Cudney of Watterstown
who is now GA the shady side of sixty.
The groom applied to County Clerk
Griffis for a license and then through
Judge Goodsell's clemency secured the
concession to be married any old time
without waiting the customary five
days to lapse.
Justice VIM. McGonigal tied the
xuptial knot and the aged couple We're
made
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
In County Court.

In estate of Mary McCabe, deceased
Petition for administration. Taken
under consideration.
Estate of William Gilman, deceased
Petition for administration. No OBJ.
iections. D. 7. Parker appointed adj
ministrator with will annexed. Bond
liked at 5000.
Estate of Julia Gilman, deceased
Petition for administration. Chas
P. Hmm appointed administrator
Estate of j.. j.. Humphrey, de.
ceased. Petition for settlement. Ac.
count examined and allowed. Order
made assigning estate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
MOSES CASE
IS OPENED
Twelve Normal Students De-
PENDANTS in Damage Suit.
$4,000 Is M DED
Injuries Received From Hazing Act Are
Foundation for The
Action.

Under Sheriff Mcmahon vert to
Platteville Thursday of last week and
served summons upon thirteen
Normal students who were implicated
last fall in the assault upon Rolla
Moses, a Lancaster boy in attendance
at the institution.
Herald readers will remember the
occurrence. the particulars OF which
were chronicled ia this paper at the
time. The Lancaster football team
engaged in a game with the Platte
vile aggregation on the latter's
ground and won a victory. Mr..
Moses became quite enthusiastic in
support of his native towns com
panions during the progress OF the
~scrimmage and was not backward in
his 'srooting'' for Lancaster.
His conduct SO enraged his class
mates that their feelings overcame
good Judgment and discretion and
not long after the victory when the
young man vas passing through the
ciSy streets a group of them bounced
upon him like a band of Comanche
indians and subjected him to treat
nent that was decidedly unlawful if
not brutal.
A man with a Fitzimmons physique
or a Jeffries constitution would prob
ably have come out of the trying or
deal with put few bruises but Mr..
Moses is a young man possessing
neither of these characteristics and
the assault resulted in a physical col
lapse from which he was unconscious
for many hours and from effects OF
which physicians state he has never
entirely recovered. 1t is reported up
on good authority that the victim
was subjected to a degree in hazing
commonly termed as the stretching
acts'' by which four or five fellows
with a firm grasp on each of the four
limbs OF the body proceed with q
pulling match.
That Mr. Moses passed through
something beside a mere ducking in
the town fountain is certain and an
Investigation will probably bring out
some startling details.
AS a occurs on account of his
shattered health which has caused
the victim to Ttelinquish all educa.
tional pursuits entirely, the young
man has Instituted suit for damages
to the amount of $40, 900 against the
crowd who SO rudely used him. The
law firm of Bushnell, Watkins &
Moses of this city are attorneys fol
the plaintiff and P%latteville counse
will probably appear for the defend.
ants. The case is for civil action ano
will come on at the regular October
term of circuit court.
The summons upon whom papers
we're served came as a t~hunderbol1
from a clear sky to the following
James McGranahan, William Ovitz.
Edward Krog, Clarence Baker, Johr
McGovern, Thomas Jones, G. E. Mil
len, William Henry, William Snow
den, Percival Patterson, Scott Bailey
Hope Ward.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
BILL WILL PASS.
Appropriation to be Made to Beautify Old
Burial Ground.

Congressman Babcock's bill appro-
priating the sum of So, 500 with which
to make substantial improvements at
the Fl. Crawford cemetery at Prairie
du Chen has been reported upon Ia
vorably by the committee on military
affairs and the bill will pass.
This step is taken as the result OF a
petition to Mr.. Babcock from many
citizens of Crawford, Grant and Rich
land counties who are anxious to pre-
serve this. relic of the historic old
fort Of Indian days: In this cemetery
there rest heroes who have long since
been forgotten, men who faced the
dangers of the west, making it pos
sible for the people to settle in the
vast wilderness.
Mr.. Babcock has taken a step in
the right direction and for his act
will receive the hearty endorsement
of the people of this state and of the
union.
1t was stated in these columns some
time ago that an Inspector had been
SEM to Prairie du Chen TO report the
condition of the cemetery to the war
department. G. E. Boiler was the in
spector sent and he reported that the
old cemetery was located within two
blocks of the principal business
street, that it was enclosed by a high
board fence and in a neglected con-
dition. 1t had no outlet to a street,
but consisted of what would be equiv
alent to about four. blocks OF city
land and the burial ground was To-
Gated mainly on a low mound, which
is pronounced a relic of the early
mound builders, a fact that would
add interest to it's preservation.
Mr.. Boiler reports that the GENE
terry contains the graves of thirty-five
officers and men. While he was in
Prairie du Chen the citizens held a
well-attended meeting and the result
was that, they pledged the city to care
for the cemetery if the government
would purchase a strip of land loo
feet wide leading to it for an entrance
from the street, fence the ground with
a five-foot iron picket fence with stone
base; erect six-foot wide double iron
gates, inscribed, and the letters gild-
ed--.sThe United States Fort Craw-
ford Military Cemetery" the tomb
stones were to be repaired and the
Inscriptions recut, and a 5000 monu.
nent erected to the nameless dead,
and evergreen trees to be set along
the inside of the iron fence. This
work would put the old cemetery in
good order and make it an interesting
historical monument of the days Of
the frontier before the Mexican war.
The quartermaster general OF the
army says that unless the appropria'
tion is made the remains must be
moved to the national cemetery in
Keokuk, Iowa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
Announcement.

To the Republicans of Grant County:
l hereby myself as a can
didate for Register of Deeds, subject
to the decision of the electors II con-
vention assembled. The best of feel
ing goes with this announcement to
all other candidates for the same
place. The effort I will make for the
nomination will be honorable and /
shall continue as l have always done.
to work for the success of the whole
county ticket.
H. HI. STREETER.
Mt. Ida, Wis, April z, 1902.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
Local Laconics of The Quaint
Old Town Noted.
SOCIAL AND OTHERWISE
Herald Correspondent Writes interestingly
of Events Past and Attrac-
tons Due.
Spring is here beyond any cavil.

Spring is here beyond any cavil. A
~sad-looking sorrel nag, drawing a
portable music box with dull blue
running gear, and the asthma, wan
dered into town the early part Of the
week, followed by a muscular mid
dle-aged man, who stopped the outfit
at stated intervals and with his lusty
right arm, sometimes spelled by his
equally lusty left, he cranked out one
old tune after another, utterly regard
less of the feelings of the horse or
the nerves of the community.
W. H. Hunt has returned from his
trip through the west where he is ex-
tensively interested in mines. Mr..
Hunt has added q few new stories to
his list and he entertains the boys
telling them of his experiences during
his travels.
The election is over and the people
of our city have placed the men OF
their choice in office. There are very
few changes. It is simply a case OF
firing and hiring over again"
There were twenty young people
who joined the Congreg %ational church
last Sunday. The church was very
nicely decorated and we are vel
pleased to know so many young people
are choosing the path that not only
carries them through happiness il
this life but leads to an eternal glory
The Y. P. S. G. E. gave a supper
last week that was the grandest
spread Of the season. In fact it has
lot been equalled in our city for some
time. The proceeds, $4S. will be ex-
pended for a carpet for the Congrega-
tional church. After the supper the
young people engaged in playing
games and later in the evening the
sakes remaining from the supper
were yauctioned off at a fancy price.
Everyone was well pleased with the
entertainment except a few Young
men who could not find cherries in
their cake.
II. Wallenherst died last Friday
morning at two o'clock after a short
illness of four days. Mr.. W%allenherst
has been our lumber merchant fol-
many years and be had a great many
friends among the large wholesale
lumber dealers along the Mississippi
and was also held in high esteem
among the business men Of our vii
lage. The funeral took place Monday
at ten O'Clock and was n of tht
largest ones for a number OF years.
DR.. L. B. Ennor. Hugh Orion
Wesley Hymer and Eli Preston at
tended a show in Dubuque Monda.
ev ming and report everything gooe
and all right.
The Schiller Quartette will be II
Potosi April 22nd, the proceeds to b.
given to the Potosi high school to in
crease the library.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
Booming Rose for the Presidency.

Milwaukee, April AT a largely at
tended meeting of the Democrats of
this city at the Exposition building, to
ratify the election of Hon. d. S. Rose
for mayor of Milwaukee, the Cook
County Qils.) Democratic club pledged
its support to Rose as the Democratic
nominee for president in 1904.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
GLEANINGS OF
OUR OWN STATE
News Of General Interest TO
People OF Badger State.
ACClDENTs-INCIDENTs
Telegraphic News of Happenings of The
Past Few Days in The State
of Wisconsin.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Madison, Wis. April 8.-Christian
Tollepon made the statement a week
ago that he and five others whom ne
named attempted to rob the ban at
Cambridge on March z. 1t has been
learned positively that neither Tolle-
pom nor Abel Christianson nor any
Of the men he implicated were at Cam
bridge the night of the robbery.
ChristiansOn has just been arrested
in Iron county, where he has been for
four months. In court yesterday Iol-
lepon admitted that his former story
was a complete lie. All the other de-
fendants--four of whom have been IN
jail-were discharged. while TOllepon
was held on the charge of perjury.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
Goes to Talk of Oleomargarine.

Madison, Wis, April 5-Dairy and
Food Commissioner III. O. Adams has
left for Washington in response to Il
telegram from Senator Spooner, say
ing the presence of himself and eX-
Governor Hoard was desired to give
expert opinions as to some amend
ments which have been incorporated
in the oleomargarine bill as it finally
O1SSod.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
War at Hayward Is Ended.

Hayward, Wis, April S.-The Peck
ticket came into full possession of the
town offices last night through an
agreement reached between the war
ring factions. The Peck people were
on the ticket that had a big majority
at the recent election. Everything has
been settled peaceabiy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
All Quiet at Hayward.

Hayward, Wis, April 5.-The newly
elected town officers have taken pos
session of the books and records and
the citizens, who had been on the
verge of a riot, have dispersed. Gov
ernor La Toilette did not send troops
as requested by the sheriff, although
two companies of National Guards
were held in readiness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
To Hold Special Meeting.

The Common Council of the city
of Lancaster will meet in special ses-
sion Tuesday evening of next week al
which time the newly elected officers
will be sworn in and organization
perfected. s4a.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
Paper Makers win a strike.

Kaukauna, Wis, April 5.-The Com
bined Locks Paper company has
granted the short hour schedule as
demanded by the United Brotherhood
of Paper Makers, and hereafter the
men will be given a full Saturday
night off. This makes the twentieth
mill in the state to adopt the sched-
u1n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
F'rick Sent Them a Check.

Oshkosh, Wis.,, April THE Young
Ladies' society of the First Congre-
gational church received a check for
$500 from H. G. Prick, the steel man,
Of Pittsburg. The society guaranteed
the Pittsburg orchestra $500 for a
concert. There was no house, and the
club after exhausting it's surplus, went
behind 1920. A letter was written to
Frick, who is a supporter of the or
orchestra, explaining the situation, and
he responded with a check.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
situation at Hayward, wis.

Hayward, Wis, April THE sirua-
ton in the contest of two sets Of Of
ficers for possession of the town Of
fees has assumed a new aspect. Pa
pers have been served upon the new
board, d. S. Peck and associates. to de-
liver up the clerks office books II
keys, of which, it is alleged, they took
forcible possession. The Peck people
answer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
Asks the Mayor to Prove His Words.

West Superior, Wis, April 7.-Hen-
ry w. Deforest, of New York, has
started a suit for $4,000 for libel
against Mayor Fred S. Parker. Mayor
Parker is said to have stated in COM
munications relative to taxes that De-
forest had assisted in defrauding the
city out of about $250,OO0 in a tax set
tIement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10

Hugo Ra~ussendorf, who owns one
of the finest private art galleries in
Berlin. celebrated his 10th birthday a
few weeks ago, and took this occasion
to place at the disposal of the Acad-
envy of Arts a sum of money, the inter-
est on which-1.500 marks-is to be
bestowed annually on some student.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10

Rhinelander, Wis, April IA fire
in the Stevens Lumber cOmpany's
lumber yard destroyed 100000 feet
OF lumber, the greater portion OF
which was owned by J.. H.. Queal &
Co., of Minneapolis Jonn GOdkin. of
Bay City. Mich, lost about 10000 feet
and Wilson & Bronson, of this city;
about 100000 feet. All the losers well
insured
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
wisconsin Retail Grocers.

Lacrosse, Wis, April 5.-The con-
vention of the Retail Grocers' associ-
alton of Wisconsin has closed with the
election of the following officers: Pres
ident, K. Schmidt, Milwaukee,; vice
presidents, J.. B. Murray, Lacrosse, and
A. Smith, Eau Claire; secretary, John
Mulber, Lacrosse; treasurer, A. Lich-
tenberger, Oshkosh. Next years con-
yention will be held at Madison.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
McGOnlgal.

will McGonlgal, son of James
McGonigal, is dangerously i'll with
Sight hopes of recovery.
-Supt. Anderson turned off Is fat
tened steers from the county farm
Monday that brought 81, 900.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
Licensed to Wed.

Christ Shafer, Bloomington, and
Katie Alderman, Cassville.
Robt. Mccartney, Lancaster, and
Annie Cudney, Watterstown.
John Drummer, Arena, and Mary
kraiea, Muscoda.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
Announcement

| take this means of announcing
my candidacy for the Office of regis
ter of deeds of Grant county, subject
to The will of the Republican county
convention.
F. nj. YAGER, Waterloo, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10
Lancaster Baptist Locals.

Regular Sunday school, at usual
time; Y. P. S. c. E. at $3.50 p. m.
preaching at 1890 a. m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-04-10

L. M. Shearer of Woonsocket, S.
d., was in the city on business Mon
day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-19
Foster.

Foster, June 1S.-Mrs. Charles Carl
son was transacting business in Abba
last Monday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Will
liams Tuesday, June 10, girl baby.
D. J. and VIM. Lewis of Hiteman
were over Sunday visitors with their
father, David Lewis.
Charles Holmes of Bussey came
down Saturday and sold his property
to Dave and Will Lewis of Hiteman.
Matthew Ady went to Oskaloosa
Saturday on business.
Thomas sincox who had his leg
broken in the mines last week is get
ting along nicely.
Rev. A. L. Jordan was calling on
the members of the M. e. church here
last Friday and Saturday and remain
ed over night at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Terry
John Overman of Idaho is visiting
relatives and friends in this vicinity.
AL Mount of Nebraska is visiting
his brother, living three miles south
east of town, and will visit sister
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Hedrick.

Hedrick, June 1S.-Glenn Orris and
Anna Arganbright will be married
this evening at the home of the brides
mother in this city.
Mrs. John Lawson died last even
ing at her home west OF town from
heart trouble. She was in the best
of health up until the moment of her
death
The general store of S. c. Chacey
was broken into last night by un.
known parties and about $500 worth
of silks and dress goods taken. No
clue can be obtained to the matter,
but the party or parties must have had
a key as the store this morning was
locked as it was wheng Mr.. Chesey
went out last evening.
j. G. Burns was an Ottumwa bust
ness visitor yesterday.
Ray and Ora Williams of Sigourney
were guests at the DR.. Eastburn home
yesterday.
John F. Hankammer is in Dies
Moines this week attending the com
mencement exercises of the Drake
university.
Albert Brollear of Sigourney is in
town today on business.
Ex-County Superintendent Gemmell
now of Dallas Center, was calling on
old friends here yesterday.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-19

Central church. A special program
will be carried out that will be inter-
esting and instructive. Everybody is
invited to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. j. Martin of Melrose
were in the city yesterday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Baker returned to
their home in Grand River today, hav-
ing been called here by the death of
Mrs. Bakers brother, Belvin Cook
A. c. Dawson left yesterday for Lib
erty Center, where he will have en-
ployment for awhile.
The Misses May and India Van Ars-
dale left yesterday for Beatrice. Neb.,
for an extended visit with relatives.
The Misses Augusta Householder
Stella Mauk. Daisy Dent, and Mr.. and
Mrs w. B. Thompson went to Mt. Ayr
yesterday to attend the district con-
vention of the Methodist Young PEG,
pies association.
Mrs. Florence Stewart returned to
her home in Davenport yesterday.
A. ]. Holmes went to Des Moines
yesterday morning on business, return
ing the same evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Beck of King City,
Mo-, are spending the week with the
formers mother.
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Kirk left last ev-
ening for New York, when they will
sail for Europe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-19

Ter left Monday morning for Cedar
Falls, where they will attend summer
scohol.
Mrs. Wenger and children, of Des
Moines. are visiting at the Isaiah But
Ter home.
Mrs. w. L. Butler and Mrs. Ira
Maxwell came home this morning
from an extended visit in Kansas.
R. w. Yoss and wife, of Joplin, Mo-,
are visiting at the parental Yoss home
east of town.
Bert Caughey, of Ames, is here Wis
Iiting relatives.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-06-19
Ieando.

Leando, June 1S.-Last week was a
stormy week, two or three heavy
wind storms blowing down trees and
doing great damage to orchards. Tom
Nicklin had two fine hogs killed by
lightning last Saturday night, and one
paralyzed, but it is thought it will re-
cover.
Sam Roush visited Monday with
Sam Shaffer west of town.
F. M. Lea returned home last Fri
day from Washington where he had
been carpentering.
The G. A. R. of Leando held an op-
en- campfire at the l. o. o. F. hall
Monday evening. Quite crowd of
the old veterans came down from Ell
don.
The farmers are getting anxious to
get into their corn fields again, as the
recent rains have have kept them out
until the fields are getting grassy.
Carlence Hewitt delivered his wool
yesterday.
Geo. Hewitt lost a fine horse a few
days ago.
Mrs. John Grimsley, of Fairfield,vis
tied over Sunday with relatives near
Leando.
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Floris.

Floris. June 1S.-Fire Sunday morn
ing destroyed the blacksmith shop of
G. H. Johnson. The fire was not dis
covered until too late to save any
thing. Insurance $500. VIM. McCor-
mick's dwelling, Samuel Strickland's
dwelling and the photograph gallery
were saved by the heroic efforts of the
citizens, who can always be depended
on for prompt and efficient work. 1t
seemed almost impossible to save Mr..
McCormick's dwelling, but it was saw
ed by the clock-like work of the citi-
zens.
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North English.

North English, June '1S.-Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Campbell went to Maren-
go Friday night for a visit with rela-
tives. They returned home Monday
morning.
William Peresman returned this
morning from Des Moines, where he
has been visiting friends for few
days.
Prof F. L. Mahannah and family, OF
Lone Tree, are visiting at the home of
the formers mother, Mrs. Louis Ma
hannah.
Mrs. Hettie Wilson, who has been
at Preston for an extended visit, re-
turned home Saturday night.
The Misses Mathew, of Walford,
spent Sunday and Monday in town,
the guests of their brother, Emmie.
Rev. Breeder is attending the dis
trict conference at Nichols this week.
Anna Walker and Effie and Tnez Rol-
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living in Davis county before he re-
turns to his home.
Miss Maggie Hawk closed a very
successful term of school at Frederic
last Friday and returned to her home
the same day..