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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01
Herman Grimm, Chairman,
John Macarthur,
George Brown

fected, Col. John G. Clark of Lancas-
ter beng named as chairman and +.
c. Bentley as secretary. Col. Clark
spoke in glowing terms of Congress
man Babcock, of his enviable record
in congress, and called attention to
the fact that state issues, factional
squabbles and party antagonisms be
dropped in an endeavor to elect Re-
publican congress. which should not
be allowed TO shift to other hands.
j. W. Taylor of Iowa county arose
and placed Congressman Babcock's
name in nomination which was sec
onded by member of each county
delegation in the district. The mo-
ton was placed and carried by a ris-
ing vote, after which applause fol-
lowed heartily given.
A telegram was read from Mr.. Bah
cock in which he deplored the fact of
his inability to be present and stated
that he was improving in health.
This was signal for second demon
stration of regard and all participated.
Resolutions were presented endors-
ing Congressman BabcocE's tariff re-
vision without a dissenting voice.
Senator Munson moved that vote
of thanks be extended the chairman OF
the congressional committee and the
citizens of Lancaster in general for
their cordial treatment. This was
carried unanimously.
On motion j. B. Ashley OF
Bara boo was chosen chairman of the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01
MR.. BABCOCK
RENOMINATED
Endorsed by Rising Vote of
Convention.
HIS POLICY ENDORSED
Col. John G. Clark Acts as Chairman.
Harmony Prevailed
Throughout.
HIS POLICY ENDORSED

The Republican Congressional con-
vention held in Lancaster Thursday
of last week was strictly a Babcock
convention in every sense of the
word and the unanimous sentiment
endorsing bis denomination was OF
the kind most sincere and of which
our able representative may well feel
proud.
At 10 a. m. Chairman Richard
Meyer, Jr. of the Republican con-
gressional committee called the as
semblage to order at Reeds opera
house. Secy. F. C. Bentley OF Bara-
boo of the same committee read the
call and followed with list of Gre
dentials. Organization was then per-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01

congressional committee for the en-
suing year.
Phil. Cheek of Baraboo was called
on for speech but arose only to say
that next fall would be the proper
season for speech making and that il
opportunity presented he would talk
to as many as he could in their own
localities.
Mr.. Meyer read copy of telegram
he desired sent to Mr.. Babcock, in
forming the honorable gentleman of
his nomination and the esteem shown
him by the convention and it was
voted to dispatch the message at
once.
A resolution fixing the basis of rep
resentation two years hence was Of
fered and after consideration adopted.
Convention then adjourned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01
PLIGHTED TROTHS.
Cupid's Work of Week as Recorded at
County Clerk Griffis' Office.

Jacob Miller, Potosi, and Anna No
votny, Lancaster.
Ralph Bailey, Bloomington, and
Florence Finn, Patch Grove.
John Buck and Linda Henkel, both
of Lancaster.
VIM. Kavanaugh, Peru. Iowa, and
Jennie Cavanaugb, Harrison.
Herbert A. McKown and Julia Lee
mars, both of Platteville.
Mantle Burris and Elvina Lang,
both of Platteville.
Jos. Norman, Dubuque, Ia, and
Lille Robinson, Beetown.
George Dempsey, Mt. Ida, and
Freda Huppenbecker. Blue River.
Frand Loriug, Lancaster, and Pearl
Pafford, Beetown.
Geo. Wiederholt, Cuba City, and
Julia Holt, Smelser.
Fred G.. Churchill and Lizzie X.
Benin porn, both of Boscobel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01

While it was known that his condi-
ton was hopeless, and that he had
been steadily failing of late, the news
of his death was nevertheless sur
prise and was received with express
sions of sincere sorrow on every
hand.
The illness which caused his death
came upon him many years ago in
form of severe headaches and each
succeeding year this malady became
more severe, and the best efforts OF
physicians were of no avail. In per-
feet health otherwise he wlthstood
the pain for days duration but as
each attack became more severe his
strength gradually ebbed away and
from the time he was obliged to take
to his bed the decline was rapid.
Throughout his illness he was most
considerate toward his wife and FAM
ily who gave him tender care. There
was no word of Impotence, even
when he suffered most, and although
he fully realized the seriousness of his
condition, he was cheerful and happy.
Deceased was fifty years old IN July
last and had resided in Little Giant
for many years. A wife and five sons
survive, also two brothers and four
sisters.
Funeral services will be held Friday
at 10 a. m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01
School Meeting.

A special meeting of residents of
this school district will be held at the
high school Monday evening. The
purpose is to hear the report of a COM
mittee named last summer to con-
slider expense of making extensive re-
pairs on the South school. Let all
attend.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01
New Trolley Line Incorporated.

Lacrosse, Wis, April 25.-Articles
of incorporation Of Lacrosse and Black
River Falls Railroad company have
been filed with the secretary Of state.
The company will build an electric line
to Black River Falls, fifty miles north
on ST of here
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01

Black River Falls, Wis, April 90
Tom Thunder, the celebrated Winnie
bagO Indian, was accidentally
drowned in the Mississippi river. He
was the young buck who disputed the
claim of Chief White Buffalo," Tom
Roddy, of Chicago, to the chieftainship
of the Winnebagos. Thunder wished
to settle the rivalry by a tomahawk
duel over the grave of Blackhawk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01
Contract Carpenter Suicides.

Oshkosh, Wis, April 2S.-W. Fl. Da-
Wis well-knOWn contracting ca'peil-
ter Of this city, committed suicide by
shooting with a shotgun. He WAS 10
years OF age and leaves family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01

Read the opening chapters of cur
new serial on other pages. You will
find it one of the best you ever read.
Leroy Cushman of town of Har-
rison, arrested last week for setting
out fire, settled his difficulty through
his fathers agency by paying a fine
Of 81 and costs, amounting to 81.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01
Died a Most FrightfCI Death.

West Superior, Wis, April 2S.-BaI-
ney Brown, a settler in the town of
Superior, was drowned yesterday by
being engulfed in a morass. Brown
attempted to cross the moraSs to his
cabin. and was caught in a large bog.
He struggled to escape but the quick
sand pulled him down until the water
covered his head.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01
steamer scorched $4,000 Worth.

Milwaukee, Wis, April 2S.-Fire
broke out in the Goodrich Transports
ton company's steamer Indiana, and
before the blaze was subdued damage
estimated at about $4,000 was
wrought. The loss is covered by in
Surance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01
Roman Catholic Church Conservation.

Peoria, Ills, Ayxil 2o.-St. Mary's
the largest and finest Ro-
man Catholic church in the Peoria do
cese, of which Rev. Frank ]. O'Reilly
is pastor, was cOnsecrated today by
Bishop John L. Spalding. The service
began promptly at 6 a. M. and con-
tinued for five hours. A chorus of 400
voices took part
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01
WISCONSIN
NEWS ITEMS
News of General Interest To
People of Badger State.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Telegraphc News of Happenings of The
Past Few Days in The State
of Wisconsin.
ACCIDENTS-INCIDENTS

Milwaukee, April 2S.-The German
Lutheran synodical conference of
America will meet in st. Johns church.
Milwaukee, July %.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01
Will Increase Uncle Sans Depositf.

Washington, April 29.-Secretary
Shaw says that on May he will in
crease the deposits in national bank
repositories by 100000 or $4,000
OOO
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01

"A guaranteed attractioa-Beggar
Prince Opera company at city opera
house, May z.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01
Girl Wanted

For kitchen work; no washing or
baking. Good wages; apply at once.
If LATHROP'S BAKERY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01

George Garthwaite, a pioneer set
tier of this locality, died at his home
in Little Grant early yesterday morn
ing after an illness of many months.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01

&C. A. Oswald was over from Bos-
cobel on business Tuesday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01
DEATHOF GEO. GARTHWAITE

Prominent Resident of Little Grant Pas
es Away.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-05-01
p. o. ADDRESS ITOwN TREAsURERsP. o. ADDRESS
TOWN CLERKS

Address is given it is the same as the of the town
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-11-19
ON ITS OWN MERITS.
"Go Down" Without the
Makers Praise.

.Ayoupg man who spent his summer vaca-
ton on q Maine farm says that new in
stances Of the thrift and shrewdness of his
landlady are constantly thrusting them
selves upon his attention, relates Youths
Companion.
One day wagon load of unexpected rela-
tives descended on the farm, and the mis-
tress was, as she afterward frankly said,
''put to it" to provide enough food for din
ner. She brought forward among other
things an apple pie, which seemed to the
boarder far inferior to the pies she usually
made. But when she served it she spoke of
her reputation as piemaker.
'They do say at the sociables that no.
body's pies quite come up to nine" she re-
marked, with beaming smile; "and apple
pies are what you might call my specially
I've often been asked for the receipt, but !
tell 'em it's knack and judgment does it,
not rule"
The pie disappeared and then, when he,
guests were not as hungry as they had been
She brought forth second pie, aaky Of
crust and luscious to the taste:
"Why, Aunt Mary" said the youngest
of the party, a boy of -, 81 think this pie.
ever so much better than the other, and
you haven't said word about it,"
His aunt looked at him without SO muct
as twinkle in her eyes.
"This one will go down without praising
reckon" she said, gravely.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-11-19
A TRADERS SPORTY EQUINE,
The Horse Was n Setter and Would
Work ON Fish M Well a.
Game.

A shrewd Yankee horsetrader, after years
of success of kind to make David Harum
look small, got badly cheated on nag so
feeble and spiritless that it squatted like a
jack rabbit every time it's ribs were touched.
The new owner felt very sore, but deter
mined to do what he could to retrieve: He
invited a deacon of the village church for
ride, and himself rode the new horse, says
the Philadelphia Ledger. Seeing rabbit
he jabbed the horse with his heels and the
animal promptly squatted. w hen the dea-
con inquired the cause, the trader explained
that the horse had the faculties of setter
and set whenever he saw game. A rise of
cartridges brought forth another NANTES
tation, through the traders heels, and then
the deacon insisted on trading his own
horse and $50 for the sporting equine. On
the way home the deacon rode his new pur-
chase. Fording a stream, he raised hi'
feet to keep them dry and accidentally
jabbed the horse in the ribs, whereupon the
animal sat down in the water, wetting the
rider from feet to chest.
Whats the matter, Zeke?" called the
deacon. **He can't see no birds nor rabbits
now!'
"Fish, Deacon" explained Zeke, solemn
~. "That critters sport thru and thru'!'
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-11-19
A Surprised Physician.
A dying patient RECEIVERS through the In
terposition of humble German.


Chicago, Nov. Is.
Some weeks ago DR.. c., a very reput.
able and dely-known physician, living on
c. Street, was called to attend a very
complicated case of Rheumatism. Upon
arriving at the house he found man about
forty years of age, lying in Frustrated and
serious condition, with his whole. frame
dangerously affected with the painful dis
ease. He prescribed for the patient, but
the man continued to grow worse, and on
Sunday evening he was found to be in a
very alarming condition. The knees and ell
3ows and larger joints were greatly in
famed, and could not be moved. It was
only with extreme difficulty that the pa
tient could be turned in bed, with the aid
OF three or four persons. The weight of
the clothing was so painful that means had
to be adopted to keep it from the patients
body.
The doctor saw that his assistance would
be of no avail, and left the house, the mem
bers of the family FL flowing him to the
door, weeping. Almost Immediately the
grief.stricken ones were addressed by an
humble German. He had heard of the
despair of the family, and now asked them
to try his remedy, and accordingly brought
forth bottle of St. Jacobs Oil. The poor
wife applied this remedy. The first appli-
cation .eased the patient very much; after
q few hours they used it again, and, Won
der OF wonders, the pain vanished entirely!
Every subsequent application improved the
patient. and in two days he was we'll and
out. When the doctor called few days
after, he was indeed surprised.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-11-19
Mvsr,F,cA1,oN or UNCLE JEe.


There's some things in this here old world
that can't quite see through,
And I've been Twin here now quite a spell.
gosh hang It, too! Ia
An artist chap from up In town come proWl-
in round this way
A-totin' of a lot of traps they paint with
t'other day. S. 49,,
found him In the pasture lot down near
:. the walnut tree, - ;s.%|s
With old Spot standdn' there as nice and
quiet as could be;
He draWed her picture just as though you d
photographed her there ~
I dunno why he wasted time to work by
hand, swear.
AT last he gathered up his traps and turned
around to so.
Says I: What would you take fer that?-"
the COW he'd drew. you know.
He studied quite bit and then he turned
around to me
And says: Two hundred dollars. when I
git 1t done," says'e.
"D'you think you'll git that much ?" says I.
Yes. that. and mebby more"
He said as though he meant it. and. as re-
marked before,
There's some things can't understand;
he'll sell that picture now
For more than seven times as much as I
could sell the COW.
IS. E kiser, in Chicago Record-Herald.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-11-19
DESCENT OF KING EDWARD
Through Imperial Roman Ancestry
1T Can Be Traced Back to David,
the Royal Psalmist.
and gluten.

By direct descent the king is con.
nected with IS of the IS monarchs
who have preceded him on the British
throne since the conquest. His descent
from William the Conqueror, through
the Georges. James l., Henry VII, tn
first four Edwards, Henry ILL.,, John
Henry II. and Henry I. is clear and dis.
tinct. And, going further back, Ed
ward VII. has two clear descendants
from the Saxon kings of England
says the London Chronicle. Through
St. Margaret of Scotland, and Matilda,
wife of the conqueror, his majesty can
trace his ancestryto Alfred the Great
and to Egbert, the first king of all
England. Through at least three lines
the king can show descent from the
Roman emperors-irst, from Basil,
the Macedonian emperor of Constanti-
nople. 1t is also claimed that Egbert
was descended from Helena. the
mother of Constantine the Great,
while also the kings line from Mary
Queen of Scots is perfectly clear, and
her ancestry went back to imperial
Rome.
Nor is it easy to deny the claim
which makes King Edward a. d descend.
ant OF David. AS Guelph the king
traces descent from Roger d'Este, the
Saracen hero, and he in turn was de-
scended from Saladin the Nazarene.
who was of the Hebrew royal house.
The researches of M. Oppert have
proved that Roger REste, though a
Musselman, was, nevertheless. a men,
Der Of the family of David, of which
house Edward VII. may thus claim to
be'a prince. Such pedigrees are ALWAYS
q matter of dispute, but Queen Vic
toria had no doubt as to her descent
from the psalmist. In 1861 Rev. F. R.
A. Glover, NJ. A., British chaplain at
Cologne, published a book setting
forth the now familiar Anglo Israel.
tie theory. The queen commanded the
authors attendance at Windsor and
expressed her pleasure with the book.
saying that she and Prince Albert had
long held the views it put forth. Her
majesty ordered the royal family tree
to be produced, and there at the rot
was the name 81 David, y with iictto III
| in the topmost direct branch
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-11-19
ANTI-DYSPEPS1A DIET.
swedes and Norwegians Know Moth.
Ing About the Indigestible
Foods of Americans.

Dyspepsia would no longer be the
national disease in America if the peo-
pie of this country would adopt plain
diet similar to that of Norway and
Sweden. Gout is unknown among
Swedes and Norwegians, and the rosy
cheeks and clear compilations of the
young people of those countries are
the result of the simple food the chill
dren eat,' the United States consul at
Bergen, Norway, says. "Hot rolls and
white bread are rarely seen in Sweden.
Knackbrode or hard bread is the staHd-
ard article of food. It is made OF
ground oats and rye. There is no yeast
in the bread, and it is rolled into thin
waters, which are baked and hung up
where they will keep perfectly dry.
Swedes eat this bread and drink milk
for two meals 2 day and have one meal
at which they eat meat and potatoes.
Sweets are almost unknown. Children
are allowed to eat candy only on state
occasions. !" s.S.. i. .s=5,,.. .
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-11-19
APPLE TREE BORERS.
No General Enectual Preventive
Measure Against Them Has Yet
Been Discovered,

I know Of no sure method of pre-
venting the work of the apple tree bor-
or. A piece of tarred or other tough
paper wrapped tightly around the
base of the tree will keep out some of
them. Perhaps a coating of gas or
coal tar would prove as effectual on
the apple as it has against the peach
tree borer, but it should be tested on
q few trees to see if it Injuries the tree.
Tar would prove as effectual as any
other "wash." Barnyard liquid or
wood ashes around the roots would not
discourage the borers, but it would en-
courage the trees and help them re-
cover. Sand would be of little use.
A little practice will soon enable one
quickly to locate the borers' burrow
or tunnel, and it is often an easy job to
run wire in and end it's life. Some in
ject little carbon bisulphide into the
opening where the ''sawdust' is being
thrown out in the spring, and quickly
close the hole with putty, thus causing
the deadly fumes to penetrate all
through the burrow and kill the grub.
1t is possible that low-headed trees
shading the base would discourage the
borer, but there is no definite data on
this point. 1t is true that some or
chards suffer but very little from this
pest, while others within few miles
may be riddled.. We put out an orchard
of nearly 500 trees few years ago, ex-
pecting to test some of the proposed
remedies, but there have not been Dor.
ers enough in it to experiment on. The
"digging OUT or "wiring" process is
the surest method yet devised, and the
one generally practiced by apple grow
ers. No effectual preventive measure
has yet been discovered.-M. V. Sling
erland, in Rural New Yorker.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-11-19
TRUCK FOR WIRE WINDING.

If none of these are at hand. A box
2x3 feet, can be made at d, in which
to take tools, nails or staples along.
Take an iron rod about 31z feet long,
make a handle on one end, and bolt
an iron to it at F, after the rod has
been put through the spool at B and
C.; then bolt this iron to the spool; G
is a handle fastened to the frame with
which to pull the device when-the wire
is to be unwound and to push it when
it is to be wound on the spool. This
device can also be used as hand truck
around the house for hauling wood
or any other article too heavy to be
carried long distance. It costs very
little, but. is great labor saver, at
least it has proved SO on our place.
+. Z. Boemmels, in Epitomist. i.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-11-19
THE CORNELL APPLE.
Fer Either Family Use OF Market 1t
IL Held i'm High Estimaflon by
Old Growers.

Among the very good autumn apples
for either family use or market is Cor
nell. It is often called Cornelis Fancy,
but this longer name is neither desira.
BILE nor necessary, and it has been
changed to the simpler form. The tree
is sufficiently vigorous and productive
and is quite satisfactory to the or
chardist. The fruit is of medium size,
which it maintains evenly, in shape is
conical; and the diameters are nearly
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-11-19
TTIE CORNELL APPLE.
(Cut Shows Fair Specimen, Just Ono
Hall Natural SiZe.)


Halt Natural Size.)
equal, the stem is rather long and
slender and set in a cavity of medium
depth and width, that has no russeting,
the eye is closed, rather small and set
in a narrow and slightly wrinkled ba-
sin; the surface is smooth and some
times glossy. In color it is mixed and
striped purplish-red over yellowish
ground, making an attractive but not
brilliant appearance; the dots are few
but large, light colored and very con-
spicuous, the flesh is yellowish white,
fine grained, very tender and juicy. In
flavor it is mild subacid, very pleasant,
aromatic and satisfying. The quality
is very good, and some might say best,
but it is not quite up to my standard
of excellence of the first grade. How
ever, Cornell is one of the apples that
I would want in an orchard if I were
planting one, especially if it was for
family use.-H. E. Van Deman, in Ru-
raj New Yorker.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-11-19
Colossal California IRE.

What is undoubtedly the largest
known tree in the world has been dis
covered 21s miles from the Sanger Lum-
Der company's mill at Converse Basin.
far up in the Sierras, in California. The
discovery was made by party of hunt
ers, but little credence was given to
the report, as everyone thought the de-
scription of this colossus of the forest
was Exaggerated. But it has since been
visited by persons who have verified the
finders statement. The tree was meas
ured six feet from the ground, and it
took a line 154 feet and eight inches
long to encircle it, making it about 81
feet in diameter. This tree is a few
rods fromthe company's boundary line
and is on the government reserve,
hence will stand tointerest 81 ghtseers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-11-19
How to Prevent Diseases,

Diseases are better prevented than
cured, truly says Mirror and Farmer.
Where lice are found cholera follows,
for they are caused by one and the
( same thing-filth. The utmost cleanli-
ness is necessary in the houses and in
the grounds. The yards should be
often spaded up. # the houses and
.coops are kept clean the fowls will free
themselves Of vermin with the dust
bath. Whitewash is one OF the most inn
portant articles in poultry manage
ment, and should be used freely. Light,
sandy soils are best for poultry kept in
confinement, as the rains carry down
many impurit ies.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-11-19
HANDY WIRE WINDER,
Device That Can Also BE Used m 4
Hand Truck for Hauling
Light Articles,

Make frame 3xs feet of 2x1 inch
planks; put an old binder shaft
through this frame at A, and put an
old sulky pillow, hay rake rake or sulky
wheel on each side, thus making a
cart; barrel cart wheels may be used
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1902-11-19
Quick Cooling OF Millx,

Milk allowed to stand two. hours
without cooling contained 90 times as
many, germs as when milking was
finished Will that which was cooled
TO s. degrees only had four times as
many Ct the. end of two hours. This
emphasizes the Importance Of quick
and and ttlhorough ling and
Dairy &