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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-03

Father Albers drove over tC
Bloomington Tuesday.
Frank Powers of Fennimore was
a business visitor Monday.
The northeast wind of the past
four days brought cold, cloudy and
rainy weather.
-Wieland Oswald and Will Webb,
teachers at Grand Rapids, are home
for the summer vacation.
-Epworth League will hold its
annual tea at M. E. church chapel
June 10th. Admission 15c.
Virgil Showalter and Miss Anna
Phillips attended the reception at
Bloomington Monday evening.
Miss Ruby Dyer, principal OF
the Patch Grove schools, passed
Saturday and Sunday at home.
David Schreiner and DIR. and
Mrs. j. III. Reed are in attendance
at the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
at Eau Claire, the former as Grand
Lodge trustee and latter as dele
gates.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-03
STATE MOURNS
MCCARTNEY
Massachusetts, Papers Have
Only Words Of Praise.
WAS GRANT COUNTY BOY
Passed Early Life in Cassville and
Lancaster-G Parentage-
Obituary Notes.

Frederic O. MacCartney, son of
Alexander R. MacCartney of Ian
caster, Wis, died at his home in
Rockland, Mass, May 25, 1903 He
was born at Prairie du Chen Nov.
2, 1864, during the temporary resi-
dence of the family there while his
father was serving as provost
marshal at Fort Crawford, under
command of Col. Clark.
The grandfather, Orris MacCart-
ney, was one of the early settlers of
West Grant, having started a farm
north of Cassville, in 1927. He is
described by old settlers as a man
who possessed intelligence and force,
popular with lis neighbors and even
zealously endeavoring to advance
the interests of the new country.
The MacCartney home, with it's
hospitable host and family of
bright children, was a popular stop
ping place for visitors in those early
days. The pioneers soon found use
full employment for the distin-
guished settlers, placing him in
many positions OF honor and trust.
He was a member of the first ses-
sion of the 9Th territorial legislature
assembly in 1847, and the next win
ter C47-S) he was in the council in
the special session when Wisconsin
was admitted as q state.
Those sterling qualities of ability,
popularity and leadership we're
transmitted from father to son, as
A. r. MacCartney was always a
popular man and much in the PUBLIC
service. He went from Cassville to
the legislature in 1869. In 1870 he
removed to Lancaster, where he
served as county treasurer four
years. Then he removed to Denver,
Col, the son Frederic at that time
being lad of ten years. The family
remained in Denver but six months,
returning eastward to Storm Lake,
Iowa, where they remained for
sometime, and there Frederic re-
ceived early education. Then
they went to Garden City,
Kansas, and finally back to Denver.
During the rebellion the father was
at the front fighting the country's
battles.
Thus, these qualities of stateman-
ship, popularity and leadership were
inbornin Frederic O. MacCartney,
and the fact that at the early age Of
thirty-eight he was a recognized
political force in his own state and
national figure in his party simply
indicates the embodiment of his
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-03

columns of eulogy and expressions
of sorrow from colleagues of all
political parties, revealing high
regard for the character, ability and
unselfishness of the man, whose life
was dedicated to the cure Of I'M
healthy social conditions wherever
found.
Grant county is proud of the
career Of this son; and we believe
that had the sun been permitted to
reach the meridian, or possibly to
pass a little way over the line,
that it might ripen the rich fruitage
of brilliant mind, there is every
reason to believe that considerable
frJition of his high hopes and noble
aspirations would have been real
lied. Humanity is the gamer for
every day of life accorded such a
grand and unselfish character.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-03

LININNTS IUN.
Mrs. j. j. Rose and Phoebe Andrews
and Miss Amy Jacobs visited relatives
IN Mineral Point Thursday.
G. w. Hall & Sons great trained
animal show exhibited here on Friday
evening. They have good show and
were we'll patronized.
James Andrew of Washington, ). D.,
is visiting relatives here.
Anyone wishing to invest in S. D.
land has a good opportunity to do so
now as we have a number OF agents
here. H. p. Waters of Huron, S. D., in
the interest of the Kelley Land Co.;
Fred Near of Hurley; Mr.. fitzpatrick
Continued on page eight)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-03

necessities for the boys at the front.
AS result of the late Spanish
American war the North and the
South fought shoulder to shoulder.
The country is thoroughly reunited.
It is our first duty to keep itso, thus
perpetuating the great work of our
fathers, accomplished at such a cost
as to make it very precious to all
posterity.
DR.. Alonzo Lothrop of Indiana,
was called on and made a most
eloquent 30-minute address, telling
how well he remembered the excite
ment here in Lancaster over Presi-
dent Lincolns call for rs, 600 men,
the organization of the first company
by David Mckee, and their trip to
Boscobel to take the cars. Comrade
Lothrop covered many subjects
with case and grace, and did it in a
remarkably short period Of time.
He proved to be scholarly and ac-
complished orator and an up-to-date
thinker on all subjects.
Following this address was the
recitation of an appropriate poem
by little Miss Lois Better of Bloom
ington, who is a splendid little
speaker.
The singing Of America by
audience followed, after which Rev.
Ralph pronounced the benediction,
concluding the exercises.
Considering the weather the ex-
ercises were a decided success and
the attendance was greater than
had been expected.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-03

Prof. Hatch of the Potosi
schools was in town Saturday.
Fred Wenzel and Phil Becker
went to Dubuque yesterday to see
the president.
H. C. Brookens and Miss Win
ME Nevins of Bloomington were
callers in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jordan were
in attendance at the commencement
exercises of the Potcsi high school
Fri lay.
The June meeting of the dlrec-
tors of the Cemetery association will
be held in the council room OF the
City hall Friday evening, June ), at
7:30.
The gentlemen who went on
the land excursion to Gates and
Chippewa counties returned Mon
day. They say they had a fine time
and everything was paid for. Every
town met them with brass band,
and the key to the city was turned
over to them. The train would stop
at frequent intervals and permit
them to alight and ride few miles
in the woods.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-03
BLOOMINGTON SCHOOL.
Commencement Exercises at City Hall
Eleven Graduates.

The commencement exercises of
the Bloomington high school were
held at the City hall OIL Friday even
ing. There were eleven graduates
as follows: Erskine Jay, Fay Ket-
ner, saba Lewis, Gertrude Mauger,
Bessie Lewis, Louise Witcomb, Ed
ma Gulick, Bessie BARLEY, Kate
Baldwin, Arthur Humphrey and
Harry Bates.
A new feature of the exercises
were two large pictures Of each
graduate, one taken in infancy and
the other at the present time, thrown
upon canvas at the side Of the
stage with stereopticon, operated
by Rev. Chalfant of Mt. Hope. The
school building and several other
pictures were shown in the same
manner
The music for the occasion was a
rare treat and was furnished by
Profs. Bewick and Barnes, M. F.
Woodhouse, Of that city, and Mr..
Lowe of Milwaukee.
The salutatory by Mr., Jay, class
prophecy by Miss Mauger, class
poem by Miss Witcomb, class will
by Miss saba Lewis and valedictory
by Miss Gulick were thoroughly en-
joyed by the immense audience
which filled the cOmmOdiOuS City
hall.
Among those from abroad were
noticed Miss May Humphrey of
Madison, Editor and Mrs. John Fo-
ley of Cassville, and Messrs. and
Mesdames VIM. and A E. Lewis of
Lancaster
The junior class gave the seniors
a reception on Monday evening, at
which a large number of invited
guests we're present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-03
THE LAST LETTER.
Written by Chas. Lisherness Just
Before His Death.

The many friends and acquaint-
ances of Charles Lisherness are
anxious to know what he said
in the letter which he left adj
dressed to III. E. Bates and the
Public" just prior to his suicide of
the night of May 25, at the Bates
house, Reedsburg. This letter was
unsealed and was found on the
table with two other addressed to
his wife. It reveals the fact that
the man was laboring under an
intense mental and nervous strain
of some kind. The letter reads as
follows:
I think this is May %, 1903.
Ny name is Chas. Lisherness and
my home is at Lancaster, Grant coun-
ty, Wisconsin, where have a wife and
eight splendid children. Living with
them are my Father and Mother now
very aged and this act will undoubt-
edly carry them away also. But CAP
not help it for [ am insane or have
been entirely SO fora number Of weeks
and partially SO for a long time. am
"
again. [ can get no sleep and have
had hardly an hours real sleep for SO
long, but I do not intend to write. [
can only say that [ can not sleep at all
and so am in pitiable condition and
DR.. Brewer, who is now in this hotel,
has done all he could for me since Fri
day for which thank him, as he would
charge hardly anything. lam sorry to
do this way but it seems to me to be
best So | cannot sit still moment
nor can enjoy the pleasures which are
common to all. In this wallet is two
and one for $500 making 5000. In
quantity of silver. / am member of
Fidelity Lodge No. Sc of the Ancient
Order of United Workmen, and as
there is lodge at this place believe
they will attend to all necessary mat
tiers. My lodge is located at Lancas-
ter. Everything in this room belongs
to me except the furniture. here is
big bundle of wash at laundry. [
have also this small weapon with
which to do this deed and am only
of this. My working case of goods |
l0lG db DOHdHuo livery odIu.
Please wire AT ONCE to DR.. S. E.
Hassen and to Jas Woodhouse-
caster, as they must be the ones to
bring the news to my wife and people.
My debts are all paid except perhaps
two dollars to Donahue.
CHAS. IISHERNESS.
o'clock a. m. May rs.
left both wallets under the mattress
of bed.
The papers and purse were found
as described to the letter, the latter
containing $31.65 in currency.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-03
PROF. CLARK RETIRES.
G. E. Sloth0wer Chosen His Successor
as Principal of Lancaster Schools.

Prof. L. L. Clark has announced
his intention of retiring from active
educational work and has declined
the principalship of the Lancaster
public schools another year. A
number of applications for the place
were received, and from among
G. E. Slothower was chosen. Mr..
Slothower has been in charge of
the schools at Greenwood, Wis.
the past year. He is University
as we'll as Normal graduate and
stands high as an educator. Last
summer he conducted a summer
review school here and left very
favorable impression.
The balance of the faculty has
not been definitely settled upon, but
it is probable that but few changes
will be made.
1t is the wish of the many friends
of Prof. Clark and his family that
their future lot be confined to only
pleasant places wherever they may
dwell.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-03
natural abilities.

natural abilities.
Frederic early decided to enter
the ministry, and his early educa-
ton was secured with that aim in
view. He entered Iowa academy
at Grinnell in 1888, and later he
became a student at the Iowa college
of which Rev. George D. Heron,
the celebrated revivalist, was presi-
dent He was graduated from the
college in 1889, and in the fall of
that year he entered the theological
seminary at Andover, from which
he graduated in 1898. The same
year he left the Congregational de-
nomination and was admitted to the
Unitarian ministry He was at
once appointed assistant pastor to
the Rev. Thomas Van Ness at the
Second Church in Boston. He re-
NAMED there one year, and Ia 1894
was called to the passionate Of the
Unitarian Church at Rockland,- sue
ceeding the Rev. HI. G.. McDougall
Mr.. MacCartney continued as
pastor Of the church in Rockland
until July Is, 1899, when he retired
from the ministry to become secre-
tary of the Industrial Peace Society,
which had been organized by the
leading Socialists in Newland. Mr..
MacCartney became much inter
ested in the industrial conditions.
He was one of the prime movers to
create an interest in the movement
in Rockland
Mr. MacCartney began his politi-
cal career in the fall Of 1899, when
he was nominated for representa-
tive to the General Court from the
Fourth Plymouth District by the
Social Democratic party, as it was
then known. The Social Democrats
made a sharp canvass of the field
and made an issue of the famous
cunning bill, which had passed the
legislature the previous year. Mr..
MacCartney favored the bill to allow
cunning on Sunday, and was, to the
surprise of all, elected representa-
tive over Harvell by a large plurali-
ty. The election Of the Socialist as
a member of the House attracted
attention all over the country. Mr..
MacCartney entered the House, and
at once became one of it's leaders.
This continued until he was one OF
the leading Socialists Of the entire
country
For four years he was elected as
a representative from Rockland, and
in spite of all that could be done by
either of the two parties. His per-
sonal popularity and his ability as
a leader won for him hundreds OF
votes from the other parties. From
his entrance he became one OF the
best-known speakers, and, with his
two colleagues in the House, they
occupy very prominent position.
Mr.. MacCartney was a member OF
the Mattakeesett Lodge of Red Men,
having joined only a few weeks be-
fore his death. He was also a mem
Der of the Union Glee Club and the
Rockland Commercial Club OF
Rockland. His unique position has
made him known all over the coun-
try, and he was at one time offered
the nomination for president on
the Socialist ticket.
The Boston Globe, Journal and
other eastern papers contained
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-06-03

Continued on page eighth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-28
MUNICIPAL COURT

The petition for the appointment OF a
guardian for the person and estate OF
Minnie w. Colp. a person OF full age
was continued with order OF notice in the
municipal court today
Also the petition for the appointment
OF guardian for May G. Newcomb, a
person OF full age.
The petition for appointment of a
guardian In the estates OF Daniel j.
OConnell and others was granted and
Daniel j. O'Connell was appointed.
The petition for the appointment OF a
guardian for the person and esrate OF
Timothy j.. Ryan, Jr, was granted and
Timothy II. Ryan appointed
Also the petition for a guardian for the
person and estate OF Stephen A. Shea and
others was granted, and Catherine A.
Shea was appointed.
The will Of Thomas Stevenson was pre-
sented for probate an dEliZabeth G. SteY-
enson was appointed cNecutriN.
The Rhode Island National bank APP
pealed from the decision OF the commits
sonerS on the estate OF Charles r. Read
and filed brief setting forth it's reasons.
The inventory OF the estate Of John NJ.
Studley was accepted, It's value being
fixed AZ s23l467
Walter r. Scribner was appointed aa
minstrator of the estate of Wills $.
Scrlbner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-28
BEGIN A
BATTLE OF
REVENGE
New York Liquor Dealers Urged
TO XIII Politically All Who
Voted for Higher License.

New York, April ga campaign OF re-
tribution for the enactment Of the new
New York state law increasing excise
licenses Is contemplated in circular is
sued today 10 every member OF the Wine,
Liquor and Beer dealers central associa-
ton OF New York city by President Fritz
Lindenger.
The presid ent declares neither the
mayor nor the government has any use
for you except to burden you with
taxes.
lie suggests a movement 10 induce all
dealers including grocerymen TO refrain
from the use OF New York state products
including cheese and hops and to stay
away from New York summer resorts.
Every member OF the legislature who
voted for the bill increasing the excise
fee must bc killed politically and every
political leader whose representative vo-
ted for II must I've defeated at the prim-
aries" says the president. He advises
an appeal 10 the public TO sustain the liq-
uor dealers in the proposed contest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-28
SHOT BY
FORMER
EMPL0YE
Leopold Wsrthelmsr, a Wealthy
New York Merchant, Wound
cd Three Times at His Home

New York. April 2s.-Leopold Wertheim-
er a weolthy dry goods merchant was
shot three times at his home in West
ll5th street early today. lie was wounded
in the chest, arm and right side, and he
was taken to the j. Hood Wright hospital
i'm a serious condition. 2
Charged with the shooting the police
have arrested Joseph Simpson, 50 years
Old of East l2lst street. New YORK.
The injured man is 81 years old and "A
member Of the firm OF Aaron a. Werth-
elmer. dry goods merchants, who re-
Gently were burned out at their place Oh
business I'm Third avenue, Harlem. ;,
Simpson, the police say. was employed
there as watchman prior To the tre' Az
the time OF the fire two persons were
burned to death.
The motive for the shooting is n mys-
terry both to the police and the Werth-
elmer family. Simpson refuses TO MAKE
a statement Since the fire, MIR. Werth-
elmer has not been engaged in business
The firm discharged its employees, IN
cludng Simpson, but he got work as a
motorman.
A week ago he lost that position. lie
called on Mr. Wertheimer yesterday az
ternoon and again last night. The family
think Simpson wanted money. simpson
housekeeper said he had been acting
strangely lately.
Mr. Wertheimer was not married. lie
lived with his parents. brother ana mar
ried sister and they were I'm a group
about him at the door of their apartment
when the shooting occurred. In response
10 a loud knock his brother had opened
the door as far as a chain on the inside
would permit Hearing talk the family
gathered about the partly open door, the
merchant among them.
He is said to have told impson he must
be crazy 10 call at such q time and II IL
said that quick as a flash a revolver was
drawn and three shots fired Simpson
Is then said to have walked away fol-
lowed by the wounded mans brother.
All Simpson would say was that Wer-
thelmer owed him money for something
ne had done and had refused 10 pay him
Wertheimer denies this but said Simpson
demanded money from him as a brother
Mason.
Simpson was arraigned in court and
held without bail for examination or
| Thursday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-28
MILITARY INSPECTION.
First Under The Dick Law Held Here Last
Evening.

The first inspection OF state militia COM
panies OF the United States under the new
national militio law, known as the Dick
law. took place I'm this city last evening
at the First regiment armory on South
Main street. Rhode Island thus having
the honor Of being the first to be inspect
ed under the provisions OF the new law.
When the war department asked OF the
military authorities OF this state when the
state militia would be ready for inspec-
tion the answer sent back was ANY min
ute," and taking the state at its word the
first inspection was ordered for last night.
The work Of last evening was 10 inspect
the field, STAFF and non-commissioned staff
OF the First regiment, together with Com
panies a, Capt A. r. Williams. command
manding; Il, Capt A. c. Matteson COM
manding, and G, Capt. G. F. Tfllinghast
commanding. Adjt. .-Gen. Sackett, Brig
Gen. n s Tanner and many Of his staff.
as we'll as other officers OF the brigade,
were present
The inspection officers was Major J. p.
Wissar OF Ft Adams. The first to occupy
the attention of the inspector were Col.
f. w Matteson and his staff Lieut.. Col.
George A. Forsyth, Majs. G. III. Ledward
and A II. Johnson, their AdJutants and
the n-commissioned staff. Then, COM
mencing with Company A, the three In
fantry companies were inspected. Maj.
Wissar first reviewed the companies for
their personal appearance and set up,and
then carefully examined their equipment.
rifles (Springfields), knspsacks. contain
Ing rubber and woolen blankets and over
coats; haversacks, canteens, cartridge
belts bayonets and bayonet scabbards.
The men were uniformed with campaign
blouses and trousers, campaign hats,blue
shirts and leggings. The men were re-
quired TO open their knapsacks and after
ward roll them again.
The books and papers OF the different
commands were next inspected and the
property examined.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-28
N GGETS Of NEWS.

The ice in Rangeley lakes has rapidly
broken up and the lakes Will all be clear
by tomorrow probably.
Moosehead lake cleared OF ice today
and the fishing season for 1903 is thereby
opened. Last year the ice left April 30.
This years date is the earliest since
records have been kept
A freight wreck on the Cincinnati
Southern railway occurred near Green
wood. Ky. last night. The train was
derailed and the cars piled up. blocking
trafiic. No one was injured.
Gov. Smith OF Maryland accompa MED
by his Hafr left Baltimore for st Louis
today III special train to attend the
dedicatory services at the opening of the
fair.
George A. Shepard. one OF the best
known OF salems banking men died at
his home there today OF Brights disease.
lie was 81 years Of age and unmarried.
lie was paying teller OF tho Naumkeag
National bank. with which institution
he became connected when a boy.
Mgr. +. 2. Rocker, formerly secretary
OF the apostolic delegation at Washing
ton. u. c., who has arrived at Rome for
his conservation as bishop OF Neuva
Caceres. Philippine islands. today visited
the college Of the propaganda. the Vat
lean and several OF the cardinals.
Circulars VIII be issued today from the
office OF J. NJ. Hannaford. traffic manager
OF the Northern Pacific railway at So.
Paul. announcing the promotion OF J. II.
Baird To the position OF general freight
agent OF the Northern Pacific system.
taking the place OF the late =. l.. Moore.
Announcement Is made at Milwaukee
that the Chicago. Milwaukee and ST
Paul railroad is now In position 20
build In its own works every locomotive
demanded by the entire system. The new
locomotive works have been completed
and have at present n capacity OF be-
tween 20 and so engines yearly. which
will be sufficient for the needs of the
company for several years 90 come. The
new works, which are just outside tho
city limits Of Milwaukee. cost over 81. -
OO0. 900. Employment Will be provided
for between three and four thousand men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-28
TRIAL INTERRUPTED
Carr Case Delayed 10 Permit Foreman Of
Jury 10 htterd Mothers Funeral.

The case OF Peter Carr pro ami against
the American Locomotive company was
before Judge Wilbur and jury today
and tho defense was continued. Several
witnesses from the American Locomotive
company's describing tho manner In
which "rivot heaters such a. the one
Carr was burned on, were operated
Late ths afternoon the case was ad-
iOurncd temporarily a. owing 90 the
death OF the mother OF Charles a. Ping
rec OF Cumberland. The foreman of the
jury. he was granted leave 20 attend the
funeral The case will ne resumed again
next Monday and during that time the
fury viii be unable 20 ait on other cases
and will he excused until the case n re-
-sined.