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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
FOURTH WAS
A BIG DAY
Celebrations Held in Many
County Towns.
PICNICS AND PARTIES
Weather Man Handed Down Good
Day and 1t Was Appreciated. Crowds
Go Hither and Thither.

The glorious Fourth of July with
it's noise, it's heat, it's picnics, excur-
sions and accidents, is thing of the
past. There occurred the usual num-
Der of concentrated outbursts of pa
triotism at various points, the GUS
tomary casualties to young and old
caused by giant crackers, ETC., and
Uncle Sans birthday was given the
attention such as a patriotic populace
only can. In Lancaster the day was
not marked by public demonstration,
those of our people who preferred
such journeying to neigh boring points
where celebrations were booked.
Those remaining at home attended
picnics and lawn parties or rested
beneath,their own shade trees.
SHADY DELL.
The day was observed in the old
fashioned way at Shady Dell, a pic
turesqe spot situated two miles south
east of Mt, Hope. Genial John Car
mody acted as president OF the Gay,
and Rev. Bird of Mt. Hope was orator.
The program included an exciting
ball game between aggregations from
Werley and Little Grant, the latter
being victorious, and numerous ath-
letic events. A large crowd was in
attendance. An accident occurred to
mar the pleasures for time-Master
Beryl Knapp receiving bad cut in
the head from stone cast uninten-
tionally in his direction by one OF the
participants in jumping contest.
DR.. Orr was called to dress the
wound.
HOME AFFAIRS.
A gathering of friends to the num-
Der of three score or more assembled
on r. B. Showalter's spacious lawn in
the evening and participated in
most enjoyable time-such as the
worthy couple domiciled in that coy
abode are noted Or furnishing. 1t
was happy time indeed, fun being
dished out to the young and enter"
tainment to the old until late hour.
A sumptuous feast, graphophone
concert and brilliant display of fire.
works constituted the principal feat
ures of the occasion.
Neighbors and friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. P. Barnett rendezvoused at
their home and here was scene of fes-
tivity, also.
There were SO many picnic parties
on the 4th that faithful record of
their outgoings and mornings would
be an impossible undertaking.
CAssVILLE.
Our neighboring city OF Cassvllle
had the biggest time of all and there
the eagle screamed loudest. The
celebration opened there with boom
while the stars were yet shining and
enthusiasm of the most energetic
order was prolific until late hour.
It is estimated that the crowd was q
record breaker for Cassville, and it
goes without saying that all had a
good time. The program as an
nounced was carried out to the letter.
The parade was of more than of usual
excellence and goodly share of the
industries and representative bust
ness houses were in line with floats.
The days program was concluded
with dance to which 1873 numbers
were sold.
THE BAPTISTS PICNIC.
Rev. Sprague's flock of Baptists
gathered in large mum ers at Wetter's
grove at the Dyer school house and
..nro6 tho dau most nlooc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10

But two matters came up for
consideration in county, court Tues
day. Estate of Oswald Kimmick, de-
ceased; petition for settlement. Ac-
count examined and allowed. Order
made allowing account and assigning
estate. In the estate OF Caroline Cox
contested claim was adjusted.
You cannot miss the adv. of Bax-
ter & Draper today.
VIM. Ratchellor, Platteville, has
been granted an original pension Of
$6.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10

Misses Mae and Birdie Galloway
visited in Dodgeville last week.
Mrs. Fred Nehls and daughter re-
turned Thursday from an extended
visit in Iowa.
Frank Dawson of The Herald force
has accepted a position on the Prairie
du Chen Union.
The stamp tax on beer has been
reduced from 81. 60 to $1.00 per bar
rel beginning July 1st. The taxes
which are repealed are the bankers
tax, pool and billiard table, document
airy pawn brokers and tobacco and
cigar dealers. The revenue office has
issued notices to all the postoffices in
the district to be posted, notifying the
public of the changes.
Grant County News: Atty. Her.
man Buchner of Lancaster spent Sun
day here with his daughter, Mrs. K.
H. Knebel. Forty-two years ago he
settled in r!atteville; in 1871 he went
to Lancaster where he has practiced
the profession of law. 1t is said that
he has the settling of more estates
than any other lawyer in the county.
Mrs. Barber of Wsukesha and
daughter, Mrs. Elva Baltic, of Bald
win, who have been guests at G w.
Ryland's, left for Madison Saturday.
Mrs. S. b. Davies, who has been
spending month with her daughter
at Minneapolis, returned home last
week.
Jas. Webb is in Dubuque.
Mrs. Alex Ivey of Esterville, Ia,
is guest of relatives in this city. Mr..
Ivey will come later.
Mrs. Frank Blewitt of Fennimore
is visiting relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jeide took
their departure Thursday last for
Crawford county to spend month
with Oscar on the farm.
Mrs. John Levins and daughters,
Myrtle and Hattie, took the train
Thursday for Cuba City to spend the
4th, after which they will go TO Beloir,
to visit with Mrs. Levins' sister for
several weeks.
The Political Equality club will
meet with Mrs. Stoll Monday after
noon, July 14th.
The weather is causing consider
able illness and doctors are busy.
Editor Robt. Dugdale of the
Platteville News was in the city Tues
day.
Miss Mable Vincent has been act
ing as DR.. Marlow's assistant the past
three weeks during the absence OF
Miss Dottie NARROW.
Grant county has been in track
of some of the most vicious storms
the past week ever known and great
damage has resulted from wind, hail,
lightning and the deluge of rain that
flooded the valleys and lowlands. The
storm Sunday afternoon was the
worst of the visitations. Hail fell in
various localities and wind played
havoc also. Conrad Vesperman, re-
siding south of town, was in path OF
a tornado that leveled his barn, wind
mill and up-rooted trees. In vicinity
of Ellenboro hail stones fell as large
as walnuts and window glass was
broken in many houses. Grain is
badly lodged and farmers are praying
for let-up on the rain so that the
hay crop can be secured and corn
fields cultivated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10

OPOH "OoAOh AOfOAUo ohN WYNN
mendations as to estimated expendi-
lures were adopted.
Atty. Ed M. Lowry presented the
following resolutions, necessary in
order to secure the requisite funds to
complete the work outlined by the
board.
1t being necessary, in order to carry on and
complete the repairs on the High school
house building and construction of belfry
and tower, that the school district borrow
twenty-five hundred dollars, ($2, 5OO.OOO,
therefore
Be it Resolved, That the school district
board of Joint District No. 8, Town of Lam
caster, be and they are hereby authorized to
borrow from the trust fund of the state OF
Wisconsin, the sum of twenty-five hundred
dollars $50, 500. OO); the same to be paid in
two annual installments OF principal and
interest. The first payment of twelve hun
dred and fifty dollars ($1, 25O.OO) to be made
due and payable February 1st, 1904, and
the last payment of twelve hundred fifty
dollars 1,25OOO) to be due and payable
the rate of three and one-half per cent
per annum, payable in advance in &C
cordance with the laws of this state, and
said loan to be used exclusively for the pur-
pose of the repairs on said. school building
and the erection and construction of the bel
fry and tower.
ReSOIVeO, mat the ScnOOl DOdru OI
school district No. 3, town of Lancaster, be,
and they are hereby authorized to borrow
twenty-five hundred dollars ($2, 100000 at
a rate of interest not to exceed five per cent
per annum. The same to be paid in two an
nual inStalmentS of twelve hundred and fifty
dollars ($1.25O.OO) and interest, said loan to
be made for the purpose of paying for the
repairs on the high school building and for
the erection and construction OF the new bel
fry and tower, and no other.
Resolved, That there be and hereby is
,saI A,xy Ill Of 01
school district sufficient sum to pay said
Indebtedness with interest as the same shall
fall due.
These were adopted by ballot vote
as required by law the result being "a
in favor of the loan and three against.
The term of VIM. E. Webb as di-
rector having expired nominations as
to his successor were in order. Mr..
Webb had no opposition and was re-
elected, deserved compliment being
hereby paid him for his excellent SER
vices in this capacity.
Atty. H. Buchner at this juncture
moved to adjourn. John Schreiner
spoke of the much-talked CT move
ment to increase the membership OF
the board, and stated that ii any
change was to be made that now was
the time to do it. None of the sup
porters of the measure cared to
champion the cause, however, and
when the chairman put Mr.. Buchner's
motion to adjourn it carried without
dissenting voice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
1t Is a Fact

That Grant County is now without
Democratic paper. The Grant
County News that formerly posed in
the light of a Democratic organ is
with LaFollette.
That many people who remained
home on the 4th were witnesses of a
novel feat-that of seeing bottle OF
beer turned into man.
That lots of people did not know
that Ed Pollock was republican.
That Lancaster has the best band
in the county.
That the fair this year will be a
record breaker.
That but IS dog owners have paid
tf cir license where there should be
over hundred.
That Gov. LaFollette is to be re-
nominated.
That the Herald's list is increasing
each day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
BOARDS RECOMMENDATIONS.

At the adjourned annual meeting, May 5,
the board voted to contract for the erection
of new bell tower; for a slate roof over the
High school building, and for new windows
in this building, The estimated cost was
$4,000, Bids for this work were advertised
for in The Teller and Herald, with the result
that contract was made with Robt. Brooker
and Eugene Woodhouse to complete this
work for $3.50, they giving $500 bond.
Presumlng there will be extras calling for
additional outlay the board recommended
that So, 500 be provided at this meeting; by
levying $1,000 by tax this year; that 81 $50
be raised in 1908, and 81, $50 in 1904.
THAT the same be borrowed from the state
trust funds if possible at rate of interest of
312 per cent; otherwise that the board be
authorized to borrow the money at rate of
interest not exceeding per cent per an
num-"
To meet the requirements for the coming
year we must provide as follows:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10

Rec for library fund from city treasS rs
Total cash on hand--.-.-.-.---------- 1859 So
Rec interest from Mills fund---..- 10 10
Bal on hand ....-......- rs so
Pd Order No. 43 .......... - IS OO
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
SPoRT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE.
Lancaster, Wis, July 4, 1892:

La-lcaster, Wis, July 4, 1892:
We, the undersigned Auditing Com
mittee of School District No. 3, Lam
caster, Wisconsin, respectfully report.
that we have examined the books and
accounts and vouchers presented to us
by the treasurer and clerk of the
district, and find that they are correct
in all respects and are fully balanced
and paid out as it appears from the
voucher and find there has come into
the hands of the treasurer dur
ing the last year the sum of $284O.0O
which as High school fund has been
expended for teacher wages.
That the amount that has come into
his hands for the distribution of the
graded school fund including the bal
ance on hand July LIST, 1901, was the
sum of $8956.19, out of which has been
expended for sundries as per orders is
sued the sum of $6472.97, leaving the
balance in his hands of $2493.22. That
besides this amount is in his hand as
Library Fund the sum of $76.3O and
the Mills fund of $4,000, being total
S2859.52 in the aggregate. We recon-
mend that the report be received and
adopted and allowed.
DAVID SCHREINER,
G.. Ell. BAsFoRD,
HERMAN BUcHNER,
Auditing Committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
Views and Interviews.

r. A. Twitchel: Lancaster is at
her loveliest now and / believe it is one
of the prettiest cities in the country.
W. P. Richardson: The storm Sun
day afternoon was the worst l ever
saw at Hazelwood farm, and was SIM
ply terror. My oat field which had
hitherto escaped damage and which |
was priding myself over was leveled
flat. The orchard came in for part
of the disaster also, many of my best
trees being ruined.
Contractor Lausen: In all my ex-
periences in building | have never yet
encountered such a wet season fol
operations. This is worse than Mis-
souri,.
w. L. Miller: ! returned Friday
from Winnipeg, near which city my
father, Montgomery Miller, and my
self have purchased quarter section
IF land each. We also took the agen'
cy for the company that owns an i'm
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-10
SCHOOL AFFAIRS
CONSIDERED
Enthusiastic Meeting Held
Monday Evening.
REPORTS ARE ADOPTED
Movement to Increase Membership of the
Board Does Not Meet With Favor.
Director Webb Reelected.

The annual school meeting of Dis
trict No. 3, held at the South Side
school Monday evening was one of the
most enthusiastic gatherings held in
Lancaster for many year. 1t was
not only enthusiastic but well attend
ed, representatives TO the number Of
nearly hundred being present. A
large gathering of ladies was promi-
nent in the assem- blage and took as
much interest in the proceedings as
the masculine portion only that per-
haps they did not talk as much.
Director VIM. E. Webb called the
meeting to order at s O'Clock. The
first order of business was the selec-
ton of a chairman and Mr.. Webb was
chosen to act in this capacity.
Clerk S. F. Hassell followed with
reading of the minutes Of last regular
and adjourned meetings which were
approved.
Treasurer R. Meyer, Jr., presented
his report of the finances which had
been examined by the auditing COM
mittee and found correct in every de-
tail. He also read the recommends
tions OF the board for appropriations
for ensuing year. The reports and
recommendation appear in full be-
low:
Annual report of Richard Meyer, Jr.,
as Treasurer of School District No.
3, Town of Lancaster, Grant County,
Wisconsin, for the year ending July
Z, 1902.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-11-21

Wanted-dinlng room girl at
Germania Hotel. 65tf
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-11-21

Pioneer drug store carries nice
line of bibles and testaments. 63tf
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-11-21
DIRECTORY.

FIRST Baptist Church of Anadarko. Lot 5
Book 81. Appointments:
Bible school Sunday at 10 a. m.
Preaching II a. IN.
Preaching 1:30 p. m.
Young Peoples Meeting at ZOO D. m
Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7:30 p. m.
L. NJ. HOLT. Pastor.
THE Congregational Church of Anadarko.
Order of Services.
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Preaching at IL a. m. and 7:30 p. IN.
Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7:30 p m,'
J.. w MoArs' Pastor
FIRST Christian Church. corner 5th and
Boundary Streets.
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Preaching at IL n. m. and730 p. m.
Prayer Meeting Thursday at7:30
L. b. Grogan, Pastor
EPISCOPAL Church. Services every Satur-
day afternoon at 4:3o SUNDAY School $3.50
WRIGHT Rector
FIRST NJ E. church,
Sunday School 10-1l a. m.
Preaching and class Meeting LIE a. IN.
Epworth League at $50 p. m.
Preaching at close of League meeting.
Prayer Meeting Thursdays at 730 p m.
w. KELLER. Pastor.
NJ E. Church. South. ]. L. HENSON. Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday II am. and7:30 p, m.
Junior League at p. m.
Epworth League NJ $50 p. IN.
PRAYER Meeting Thursdays at 730, D. m.
PRESBYTERIAN Church, Preaching each
Sabbath morning at IL O'Clock. evening at &.
Sunday School, Sabbath morning at 10 10 clock.
Prayer meeting, Thursday at p m.
EDwD. b. TEIs. Pastor.
VIC 7 U meetings first and third Wednes
days at p m at reading rooms Visitor wei
come
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-11-21
THE PEOPLES STORE.
To Our Patrons.

To succeed we know we must
please you with our woIk Your
trial bundles to us are now being
delivered. Open them with our
manager, Mr.. Darraw, and if
pleased with the work, let him
call regularly and make you a
regular customer. Also tell your
friends to send to us and their
laundry troubles will end. If
any portion is unsatisfactory,
send it to us with your fullest in
structions, as to how you want
it and we will cheerfully relaund-
ry free of charge and do our ut
most to please you. Thanking
you for such generous trial
shipment, and letting our work
speak for itself hereafter, we re-
main.
Lawton Laundry C. Towel Supply.
Claude Darrow, Mgr, phone 1872.
72t6.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-11-21
Southwestern Normal College

Opens Now 4th at 8 a. m. IN Nor.
gan building The Southwestern Nor
NAL College begins its first term on
above date. The demand for book
keepers and stenographers is much
greater than the supply. Our cour-
ses are equal to the best in
the west. Prepare for a paying po-
sition by enrolling with us at the
opening. See Prof. Clark In the
Edwards building for information.
F5tf
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-11-21

Meets every Tuesday night at 1:9O inMc-
Aninch Hall.
L. E, mcknight. c. F.
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FREE TO OUR READERS.
Botanic Blood Balm for the Blood.

Botanic Blood Balm for the Blood.
If you suffer from ulcers, eczema,
scrofula, blood poison, cancer, eating
sores, itching skin, pimples, boils,
bone pains, swellings, rheumatism,
catarrh, or any blood or skin disease,
we advise you to take Botanic Blood
Balm B. B. b. Especially recon-
mended for old, obstinate, deep-seated
cases, cures where all else fails, heals
every sore, makes the blood pure and
rich, gives the skin the rich glow OF
health. Druggists, 81 per large bottle.
Sample sent free by writing Blood
Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Describetroub.
lie and free medical advice sent in seal
edlettle, Medicine sent once, prepaid
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-11-21

The Southwestern Normal Col
lege opens Nov. 10th at 7. p. m.
Work arranged for in the Com
mercial Course, Stenographers
Course, German, Latin or review
in the Common School branches. If
you are employed during the day
and wish to fit yourself better for
life's work, be sure and attend. 60tf
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-11-21
Official Directory of Caddo Co

Probate Judge-Charles f. Crum.
Attorney-Herbert d. Crosby.
Treasurer-W II. Campbell
Clerk-Dyke Ballinger.
Deputy Clerk-J c. HendryX
Register OF Deeds-Wm. l. Lacey.
Deputy Register of Deeds-A. w. Koontz.
Sherin-Jim Thompson.
Surveyor-Charles II. Jones.
Superintendent of Schools-C. w, Turner.
Supt. OF Public Health-Dr. C. R. Hume.
Commissioners-C. A. Cleveland. John Fl
Wimberly, Frank b. Farwell.
Judge OF District Court-C. F. Erwin,
Clerk District Court-Ed NJ. Miller.
District Clerk-F. F. Vrooman.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-11-21

A good business education always
comes in good play, no difference
what your station IN life may be, tt
Koal, Koal, Koal-Get your coal
while Its cheap. G. II. Xamm,
phones 43 and Ill. soft
Wanted-A bright, honest, in
dustrious boy, IL to IA years of
age. Call at Central Telephone
Office. If
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-11-21
Good School Quarter for Sale

llO acres first bottom, 60 acres
broke, good well, fenced, three
wire, posts rod part, so acres in
wheat, J mile from railroad, o. H.
Geagan & Co. Realestate. st. 46tf
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-11-21
G. A. r.

wm. Mckinley Post No. o. Dept. of Okla
homo G. A. r. meets everv second and fourth
Monday evenings in the probate court room al
T3o. j. C.lRICHEY. Post Commander
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-11-21

Meets every Wednesday night in Nc cAninch
Hall. Visiting brothers invited.
W. S. MORSE N. G.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-11-21
SECRET SOCIETIES.
A. F. & A. NJ.

A. F. & A. NJ.
Meets First and Thid Tuesdays OF eachmonth
n Masonic Hail. corner Sixth ard ID streets.
Visiting brethren cordially invited.
FRANK FARwELL, W. NJ.
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TIME TABLE.
c. r. l. & p. R. R.

EAST BOUND.
~No. l34 Mail Express .ll:45 a m.
No. 140 Mail and Express .Ar.6:4 ?. IN.
No. 1870 Mail q Express De. GAS pm.
;. 252 Local freight. ..... .1:30 pm.
No. l52 Local freight. . De. $40 I'm.
WEST BOUND.
*No. l29 Mail & Express 9:40 am.
No. l39 Mail & Express. De. 9:45 am.
mo. l33 Mail & Express. $40 pm.
No. Isl Local freight. -. .Ar6:45 pm.
No. 25l Local freight. 900 am.
NORTH BOUND
"No. l54 Mail & Express Ar. ll:40 a. m.
No. 1856 Local freight De, 100
SOUTH BOUND
.No. l2o Mail & Express. De. .9:40 am.
*No. 153 " ..Ar.3:35 pm.
" DE. 3:45 p. m.
- l5l Local freight. {. De. 1920 am.
100 AR. 700 p. m.
.Daily. Others daily except Sunday
1873 and lS4 run between Chickasha
and Mangum.
139 and l40 run between Anadarko
and Mangum.
129 and l30 run between Lawton
and Shawnee via Chickasha, FL Reno
and z. o. &. G.
i53 and 154 run between Lawton and
Enid.
l5l and l52 run between Chickasha
and 'Lawton.
psi and 252 run between Chickasha
and Mangum.
I55 and l56 run between Anadarko
and Enid.
G. B. Bartlev, Local Agent.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-11-21

The leading hardware house in the
city. We carry full line of hardware
and implements. We don't claim to
be the cheapest house in town, for we
buy the best of everything, so we can
give you the best value for the price
asked. We have had our pick and
have selected the following lines of
goods, namely: Great Western ,I and
Garland Stoves and Ranges. The
worlds best John Deere Plows. The
New Moline Wagon. John Deere
Buggies. Deering Harvesting Machin-
cry. j. /. Case Threshing Machines.
We Just mention a few lines Of goods
we handle to give an idea of their
quality.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-15
ONE EFFECT OF THE CAME.

A well known Scottish minister tool, up golf, and, despite great practice could not succeed in passing the tvro stage. His simple exclamation of
 Int tuts" "Oh. dear. now, syyalI Well!' and the like were plain evi' dences of perturbed mind. One dav when the perspiration flowed frealy rom his lofty brow and his bonost countenance shone with a lustre and raalance which, alas! were moi dua to ealnhess Of soul, but rather to the heat of the sun and his laborions af- forts to move the obstinate g,ltta percha ball from it's station on the tea lanruaga, - 9'i on :
 Dear, dear, but I'll ha'e fo gie fl up! I'll ha'e to gie it up,, he said at last with despairfng sigh. 0 N'
 Give up the game. AIr D-.v ex- claimed his friend, who had been 2 witness of his attempts
 "Na. pa, the meenistryr, answered the other with Philadelphia Inquirer