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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-21

New York. Juno T.-Georse Barrow,
who. with the assistance OF his wife,
Addie. kidnapped little Marion Clark. and
who is now serving a sentence in DAN
nemora prison for the crime. has written
a remarkable letter 10 Mayor r. b. Hook.
Of Goshen, in which he says that the child
was abducted for the giorihcation of
former Chief of Police John McCuilash
and to put Devery and the New York
police 'in a hole"
DONE TO DOWN DEvERY.
The object of the communication is to
enlist the aid OF Mayor Hook in the at
tempt being made to obtain a pardon for
Mrs. Barrow. who is serving her sentence
al Auburn.
Barrow declares that he was crazy at
the time and was SO incensed at being
unable to get on the police force that he
searched for a way TO get even with
Chief Devery and Captain McClusky. He
finally conceived the idea of abducting
a poor child. and, after tho police had
failed to find her. turn her over 10 Nc
Cullagh This. he believed would hu-
initiate the entire police department and
place McCullagh within reach OF Devery's
position.
WANTED NO RANSOM
Barrow derides the idea that a ransom
was wanted, and cites the fact that he
was making $40 a week in salary and tips
as chauffeur for the Electric Vehicle
company. He declares that he forced his
wife TO join him In the venture. and that
the entire plan would have been success
ful had not Mrs. Barrow exposed the
child In front Of postoffce'' He also
says that the newspapers. and not the
police, were responsible for his capture.
81 was devoted admlrer Of McCul-
lagh" says Barrow, In his letter. and
I said 10 myself that II some notorious
crime should be committed. the police
baffied and McCullagh put In n position
10 solve the mystery the whole state
would say to the police department.
You must go to McCullagh To get work
done for which you are paid I never
said a word TO McCullagh about II, but
laid my plans TO put him on at the right
time"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-21
REGIsT FRI

Attend mass meeting at Music Hall
next Tuesday evening and listen TO ad-
dresses on the subject OF the duties OF
citizenship
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-21
THE WEATHER

Boston. June 2.-New England: Fair
Sunday; fresh to brisk southeast winds
becoming southwest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
Miss Fern Price Dead.

Lancaster residents were surprised
and saddened yesterday to learn OF
the death of Miss Fern Price, which
occurred at the family residence in
the fourth ward at 9 a. m. A few
only knew that the young lady had
been ill and the news of her untime-
ly de ath came as a shock to the host
of friends here and elsewhere,
Deceased was taken to her bed a
few weeks ago with an attack Of
appendicitis. Partially recovering
and more hopeful, the family and
physicians expected an ultimate re-
turn to health. Last Wednesday a
sudden relapse settled into a run OF
typhoid fever and she gradually
grew worse, death coming unex-
pectedly. She was nineteen years
of age and graduated with the class
of 1902 from the Lancaster high
school A young lady promising
attachments and popular in a large
circle of acquaintance, her loss Will
be deplored in more than the house
holdsaffiicted by her demise.
Mr.. and Mrs Price, fond parents
of the departed, her brother and
sisters, have the heartfelt sympathy
of the entire community in their
sorrow.
A sister, Mrs. Lou Widman, and
cousin, Miss Edith Mick, Of Penn
sylvania, here on visit, are also i'll
at this saddened home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
Bagley News Notes.

Mrs. White of Stoddard, Wis,
spent last week with her daughter,
Mrs. J. M. Hassell of Bagley. Her
daughter Laura returned with her.
M. Conner, section foreman here,
received a pleasant visit from two
nieces, Maggie and Vera Connor of
East Dubuque.
Mrs. Taylor Brodt went to Chi
cago few days ago to meet her
sister, Anna Short, who has been
visiting friends in Indiana.
The temperance meeting held here
last Friday by Prof and Mrs.
Tough was well attended.
Mrs. Elisa Dixon of S. Dakota, a
niece of Mrs. P. Jenkins, spent two
weeks here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Boar1nan, of
New York are guests of relatives
and friends here.
The G. B. & @. are grading and
extending their switches at this and
other points along the line.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
Sheriff Dickinson Home.

Sheriff G. G. Dickinson was
brought home by Mrs. Dickinson
Tuesday He came in an invalid's
chair aboard train and was assisted to
his residence by many willing hands.
Theinjuries he sustained in the rail
road accident atDubuque a few weeks
ago are more serious than at first
and he will probably new
er recover fully from effects of the
wound.
Claim agents of the St. Paul road
are endeavoring to secure a settle
ment with him for damages, but as
yet nothing has been accomplished.
The sheriff is certainly entitled to
remuneration, the accident being
due to the company's negligence.
His numerous friends wish him a
prompt and permanent recovery il
such a thing is possible.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04

Mrs. A. G. Morse returned from
Nebraska Friday.
Mrs Rule and children went to
Milwaukee Saturday to visit Mrs
Frank Buchner for week.
The condition of JOS. Nathan,
ST., was such the first of the week
that all of his children were called
here. At this writing he is i'm
proved.
Harry Carthew, one of Lancas-
ter's bright young men, was among
the successful students who passed
a successful examination last week
for admission to the bar. It's Atty.
Carthew now and he has the con-
gratulations and best wishes of the
Herald
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
A Communication.

Hardly a month has elapsed since
the death of Albert Block and the
Modern Woodmen of America, to
which order he belonged, has paid
over to the surviving family the
50, 900 for which he was insured.
But that was not all. AS soon as
Sylvan Camp found out that the
neighbor was sick the proper officers
provided for attendance and assist
ance hired help, so that the family
should not suffer, and was ready at
the time of his death, to attend to
the last rites.
The wife of our brother, her faith
er, who is minister of the gospel,
and the father and family of our
brother, were anxious and willing,
at the time, that Sylvan Lodge
should take charge of the remains
and conduct the body to it's last
resting place. But it seems they
had nothing to say about what
should be done with the body of
their beloved The minister of the
church and it's members, who had
neglected him while he was sick,
who did not pay cent for his care
or in any way assist his family,
stepped in and took charge of the
body The man who conducted the
funeral services refused to be pres
ent should the Woodmen have any
thing whatever to do with them.
The Woodmen were not permitted
to act as pail bearers, and when the
privilege was asked to have their
rites after the other got through,
even that was denied them. That
is the reason the Woodmen Lodge
did not attend the funeral.
The writer would not have men
toned this matter had it not been
talked about on the streets in this
city, and that people did not under
stand why the lodge of which Mr..
Block was member did not attend
his funeral. 1t was this square re-
fusal of those who had not the
courage to stand up for their rights,
and who permitted themselves to be
swayed by the power of man, that
prohibited the attendance Of Sylvan
Lodge at the last rites of their
brother.
The Camp would not have charged
a cent for their services, but how
much will the man who preached
the funeral service charge this widow
for his services? Will he accept
Woodman money for his pay?
A WOODMAN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
Joel F. Eastman Dead.

Joel F. Eastman died at the home
Of his brother, David, in the second
ward of this city Sunday aged sew
enty-seven years, from the result of
a paralytic stroke.
Deceased was born in Canada and
came to Wisconsin in 1916, settling
in Georgetown, Grant county. He
resided in this county all his life,
being located at Hazel Green, Mont
fort and Lancaster. A harness
maker by trade, he followed this
pursuit until old age and general
debility compelled him to relinquish
active duty. About a year ago he
removed to Lancaster and resided
with his son, Leroy, until recently.
DESTROYS of returning to his old
home at Montfort arrangements
had been completed for his removal
but his condition grew more serious
and his demise came before his wish
es could be carried out.
A widow survives him with whom
he had shared the joys and sorrows
of this life continuously for fifty
one years, also two sons and a
daughter, Leroy, of Lancaster; Will
lard, of Waterloo, Ia, and Mrs. Me-
lissa DIETRICH of Council Bluffs.
Three brothers and a sister mourn
his death, David Of Lancaster, Levi
of Lemars, Ia, and Nadab of Platte
vile and Mrs. M. Weatherby of
Chicago. All of these were present
at the funeral but the daughter,
Mrs. DIETRICH.
Brief funeral services were held
here Monday, conducted by Rev.
Morgans, after which the remains
were conveyed to Montfort, where
obsequies, prayer and interment
took place.
Deceased was an honest, indus
trious, kindly man and a good citi-
zen. The world is better that he
had lived and his life is one that
might be emulated. N
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
Company Organized.

The Eberle mine in BeetOwn
township has caused Lancaster citi-
zens to catch the mining fever of
the most virulent type and the ex-
listing prospects for profitable re-
turn to investors were Of such bril-
iancy that $4,000 worth of stock
was sold within a few days last week
by the promoters, w. E. Shimmin,
r. Meyer, Jr., E. L. Mccoy and FL.
w. Brown.
Notice is given in another column
of a meeting of the stockholders for
the purpose Of perfecting organiza-
ton and electing officers. The cap
ital is to be invested in developing
the mine, installing mode n machin-
cry, etc., and active operations will
be commenced within few weeks
The shares sold for 81 each and a
majority of Lancaster's prominent
business and professional men are
interested as stockholders.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
A Letter.

~
To THE REPUBLICANS OF GRANT Co..
I have decided to come before you in
convention once more, asking your in
dorsement for Clerk of the Circuit
Court. I was turned down at two diff
ferent times to make way for two un-
.fedsed Republicans and took my med
icine without murmur, with all kinds
of promises for the future, and now,
dear friends, purpose to give you one
more chance to redeem those prOmis-
es. I deem it unnecessary to canvas
the county for | cannot see how | could
become much better acquainted and
that is all there is in canvas, unless
it is for the purpose OF scheming to sell
out some deserving candidate, as has
been done twice in my own case.
For the benefit of those who are
strangers to me / wish to state some of
my claims.
In the first place, I cannot be any
thing but Republican as set forth in
the principles of the G. 0. p. | guess
must have been born that way, for
the interest [ have shown in it's cause
points to nothing else. My first vote
was for Old Uncle Abe Lincoln while
in the company with Sherman to the
sea, and how proud / am of tie fact no
one knows but one who had the same
opportunity.
am the youngest of four brothers
that served three or more years in the
war of the rebellion, and some of you
certainly have not forgotten the prom
iSes YOU made us while we were lined
up by the old court yard fence prepar-
alton to bidding you the last farewell
4. l. l~o% zoe, n h n
to live in such a country as we have to-
day
AS to my ability, [ refer you to those
who still remember me climbing over
the snow drifts from the little log
shanty in old Bushnell Hollow to the
old Lancaster institute, where l went
every morning before seven o'clock to
build three fires and ring the bell to
pay my tuition for three long years;
when the war broke out and blasted
my future opportunities for an educa-
tion
I also refer you to Chas. E. Ross of
Madison, ex-chief clerk of the state
senate, who commended me as doing
the best work of any engrossing clerk
for the eight terms that he presided.
| also refer you to our own Senator
baxter, as to my ability as clerk of his
committee on claims.
And now, dear friends, if you make
up Dur minds after due consideration
that some other candidate has better
claims than I, vote for him and [
promise you l shall come up smiling as
| efore, and it will take a bigger man
than r. NJ LaFollette, John G. Spoon
er or Teddy Roosevelt to ride me out
of the Republican party.
Respectfully,
j M. HAYDEN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
Brilliant Chicago Wedding.

A notable event was enacted in
Chicago last evening at 6 p. M when
Miss Jeanette Nathan, daughter OF
Adolph Nathan, became the bride of
Alex. Mast, a prominent broker OF
that city. s 8#1Rg
Among the guests in attendanceat
the happy event were Mr.. and Mrs.
Jno. Schreiner and daughter, Emma,
Mrs. Jno. Woolstenholrne, Mrs. j. j.
Oswald, and Mrs. E. B. Goodsell OF
this city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
-Thos. and Edward Kiley, y

-Thos. and Edward Kiley, who
are employed by Thos. Mcdonald in
constructing bridges, met with a
narrow escape from death Monday.
They were engaged in excavating
for an abutment in the town of Lib
erty when the earth they had thrown
out caved in on them. Edward
managed to get out of the trap and
it was we'll that he did for he saved
his companions life only by most
rapid digging. AS it was the COW
cred man barely survived and but a
few moments more would have suf-
feed to smother him.
Ora Seymour is learning the
first rudiments of the art preserva-
tive at the Herald Office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
Expression of Thanks.

To the Neighbors' Of Sylvan Camp
No. rs, Modern Woodmen of
America:
GENTLEMEN:-I wish to express to
you my thanks for the prompt pay
ment of the amount due me from
the society on account of insurance
of my late husband, Albert Block.
You were very kind to us all
through my husbands sickness and
| desire to recommend your noble
order to all who wish protection for
their families when death deprives
them of the head of same.
Yours Truly,
Mrs. ALBERT BLOCK.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
PLIGHTED TROTHS.
Curid's Work of Week as Recorded at
County Clerk Griffis Office.

John Johnson, Cobb, and Alvena
Cordts, Montfort.
Ole L. Helgerson, Fennimore, and
w. R. johnson, Hickory Grove.
Isaac L. Ferris, Elkhorn, and
Bertha A. Rountree, Platteville.
Albert J. Honernen, Chicago, and
Mary Sikhart, Castle Rock.
Garfield Bowden, Cuba City, and
Lucy Bell, Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
Make Your Entries.

Fair entries will close on the
evening of Wednesday, Sept. 10th,
the first day Of the fair Prior to
the 10th, entries may be made at
my office in the Carthew block.
During the 10th | will be at the sec
retary's office on the grounds, where
entries may be made. If possible
make entries early to avoid rush on
the closing day.
J. G.. CHURCHILL, Secy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
To Modern Woodmen.

On the 18th inst. at our regular
meeting G. E. Whelan, of Madison,
State Lecturer, and B. F. Keller,
State Deputy Head Consul, will be
present and address the meeting.
Neighboring Camps are cordially
invited to be present. Remember
the date, Sept. 18th, at s o'clock p.
M, in Camp hall.
A. j. WIEDENBEcK, V. C.
VIM. E. WEBB, Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
EVERYTHING
In READINESS
County Fair Next Week to
Be a Record Breaker.
BIG LIST OE FEATURES
Management Has Spared Neither Pains or
Expense in Providing ADJUSTMENTS.
Good Time Assured.

The 18th annual county fair will
open auspiciously Wednesday of
next week and continue until Friday
night Arrangements are now COM
plete and nothing but inclement
weather will interfere in making it
the best exhibition ever held in his
tory Of the society. No pains have
been spared by the management in
attending to the affair in every de-
tail and every one who attends is
guaranteed ceaseless round of en-
jOyment.
The amusement feature of the
fair is that which probably attracts
more general attention than any
other, and for this reason it is obi
gatory on the part of the manage
ment to spend much money to Sc
cure the highest forms Of entertain
ment that can be had In this re-
pect the fair of 1902 will stand out
pre-eminent. Not only are the ar
fists employed famous in their line,
but they are numerous, and their
acts are sufficient to keep the most
blase OnlOOker interested from be-
ginning to end.
First and foremost are the horse
races, enjoyed by rich and poor,
men and women, and also the chill
dren. II is royal sport and the scene
of a good horse race surpasses any
thing else in drawing cheers from
the multitude. The management
feels assured in promising some ex-
cellent contests in speed, larger
purses and speedier horses coming
in as drawing card
Special attractions are on the pro-
gram to fill in" that are shows in
themselves. The township relay
race will be one of the most exciting
contests of the fair Six teams are
already entered, with prospects of
more. Picture in your minds eye
twenty-four fleet runners on the
track at once. The famous Cirlin-
clone Trio in their remarkable feats
of horsemanship and other inven-
tions of daredevil ingenuity, are
capable of producing more thrills
and shivers to the square inch than
any other. combination in the
amusement world. Leoni q Leoni,
aerial artists, are unsurpassed in
their line and never fail to please.
Eddie Sawyer, the trapeze phenom-
enon, is a gymnast of renown and
will perform feats you have never
before enjoyed the privilege of wit
Messing, and is wonder
Exhibits in the live stock depart
ment will be larger and more varied
than ever before and prizes will be
awarded by competent and impair
tial judges. The fine, new art hall,
recently completed and said to be
the best in this section of the state,
will we'll be worth your visit. All
available space has been assigned
and the exhibit will be worthy of
note.
Music will be furnished galore. In
quantity and quality it will surpass
that of any previous fair. The band
contest insures this, talanted musi-
clans composing all three bands that
are to compete, Lancaster, Cuba
Citv and MOntfOrt
Excursion rates are granted at all
stations and an excursion train has
been secured to run to Galena from
this city after the close of the fair
on Friday.
Lancaster is prepared to entertain
you in it's most hospitable manner
and you are cordially invited to be
with us Sept. 10, il and II.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
CITY COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
Regular Session Held Last
Tuesday Evening.
OFFICERS OF ELECTION
Work on Proposed Sewerage System to
Be Commenced in the Near Future.
Right of Way Secured.

The Common Council of the City
of Lancaster held q, regular monthly
session at the council chamber Tues
day evening at which Mayor Hassell
presided
Aldermen present were, Henkel,
May, Wetter, BROKER, Knapp and
Muesse. Absent, Place and Ray.
Clerk MichaeIis read minutes of
last meeting, which were approved.
City Treasurer Woodhouse being
absent, the report of the finances
was not heard.
Street Commissioner BudwOrth
read his monthly report, which was
accepted. The matchmaking on city
streets has been completed and dur
ing the past month nine new brick
CROSSINGS have been put in.
Aldermen Muesse and Knapp of
the Sewerage committee reported
that active operations would be
commenced within few days on
digging the mains for the new sys-
tenn. Right of way has already been
secured for the main running to the
tank that is to be placed in the 4th
ward. Brick has been purchased
for the catch basins.
Application of Fred Wenzel and
Geo. Blakeslee for liquor license at
the saloon of John Wenzel and for
transfer of the latter's license to
them was heard. The application
was granted and the disposition of
the matter was left to the Business
committee and the city attorney.
The law requires that the mayor
name election officers at the first
regular meeting in September OF
each year for service of one year.
Mayor Hassell, in compliance with
this law, announced his appoint
ments as follows:
First ward: Inspectors of cleo
ton, G. B. Wheeler, Peter Henkel,
Thos. lockwood. Clerks, j. R.
Place, James McBrien Ballot clerks,
Geo. Behncke, Chas Burrows.
Second ward Inspectors, John &.
Clark, Geo. Muesse, Aug. Michaelis.
Clerks, E. Woodhouse, Geo. A.
Moore. Ballot Clerks James Nc
Cormick, Harry BROKER.
Third ward: Inspectors, j. HI.
Reed, Fred Orion, S. Johnson.
Clerks, F. w. Strong, John M.
Stone. Ballot clerks, Henry Pink,
Jerry Garner.
Fourth ward: Inspectors, w. r.
orion, J. j. Oswald, Jacob Baum
gartner Clerks, ID. Schreiner IL.
Barnett. Ballot clerks, Able Rob
erts, John Henkel, ST..
The council unanimously confirm
ed these appointments.
Question of noxious weeds came
UP and weed commissioners were in
structed to see that all noxious
weeds were destroyed at once. Now
is the opportune time and every cit
zen should make it point to attend
to this.
1t was voted to pay rent for Mrs.
Kilbourn from this time on if neces-
sary, but that no back rent be paid.
Usual grist of bills were read and
allowed in full.
There being no further business,
council adjourned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
Fair Tickets.

Admission tickets to the fair
grounds the third day, Friday, Sept.
18th, will be on sale down town at
the Meyer Showalter State bank
corner as well as at the grounds, for
of those who wish
to avoid crush at the ticket office.
G.. w. RAY, Treas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04
Respectfully,
j M. HAYDEN.

-Theo. Calvin, of this city, and
John Norton, of Tacama, Neb., re-
turned Saturday evening from a
business trip to Clark county, where
they have bsen investigating real
estate propositions Mr.. Calvin is
a land owner IN that county
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04

The Warner Comedy company
comes to Lancaster next week for a
four nights stand Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday at
Reed'sopera house. Popular prices.
Up-to-date attractions.
Miss Marjorie McCawley has
gone to Madison to resume the study
of music for another year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-09-04

The proposed erection of a twenty
story building on the American plan
In London has aroused vigorous Oppo-
sition. The streets of the British cap
ital are so narrow and dark under or
binary circumstances that to line them
with skyscrapers would practically
convert them into tunnels.