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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04
Notice to District Boards.

Choice and change of Textbooks.
The attention of District Boards is
respectfully called to Section 440,
Chapter 81, Revised Statutes of Wis
consin, which reads as follows:
"The Board shall determine what
textbooks shall be used in the school,
shall make list of such books, file a
copy with the clerk and keep a copy
posted in the school house. When
textbooks shall have been so adopted,
Except in districts furnishing free
text books to all pupils in the school,)
they shall not be changed for the term
of three years, nor shall any change Of
books be made in the school,
Except in districts so furnishing free
t-books,) until authorized by
majority vote of the legal voters of the
district at the annual meeting; and it
is hereby made the duty of the clerk
to embody in his notice of such meet
ing the fact that the question of
change of textbooks will then be sub
mitted."
There are, doubtless, many districts
in which change of some of the text
books would be to the advantage of the
school; yet, care should be exercised,
if change be attempted, that good
books are not displaced by those of
inferior quality, and that the change,
which appears to be in the direction
of economy, does not result in greater
expense.
A book agent working among the
schools, is generally anxious to intro
duce his books, regardless of uniform
ity or confusion, and School Boards
would do we'll to remember this when
approached for that purpose.
There exists, at present, in the coun-
ty, some degree of uniformity of text
books in the schools, and it is highly
desirable that this uniformity be re-
tanned SO far as consistent.
In order that this may be done, if
change is contemplated. it will be
found best, other things being equal,
to introduce books published by the
same firm as those now in use, or if
this be not expedient, make complete
change, and introduce complete set
of books published by the same firm.
Book dealers are very cautious in
handling school books, and it is often
difficult to provide children with
school books when but few of those
needed are used in the section.
School Boards are charged with no
more delicate duty than that of select
ing the books to be used in their
school.
The law imposes upon District
Boards the duty and the responsibility
of adopting text-b books for the schools.
In the discharge of this duty Boards
will do well to call to their aid the
teacher, and those best acquainted
with the actual merits of the books.
Such persons will be the best judges
of the adaptation of the books to the
needs of the school. g. H. NYE,
28t3 County Superintendent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04

Rev. DR.. Clendennin of st. Peters
church, Westchester, tells this little
story about how he was unconscious
~ responsible for helping a bashful
lover. His mind was filed with a sub
tie theological problem a learned
friend had propounded when, as he
was leaving the house, a neighbours
daughter passed in company with a
difident youth. His thoughts were in
terrupted as she called out to him:
"Oh, doctor, we are just going for a
ramble. Won't you join us?''
with pleasure. Do you want the
ceremony in a church,"
The bashful youth was suddenly
fired with On enthusiasm that four
years Of gnawing at his heartstrings
had failed to arouse, and he fairly
shouted:
Eyes, yes; and if Maud consents, the
sooner the better" Maud consented
New York Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04
Choice of Evils.

General Phil Cook, late secretary Of
state of Georgia, was noted for bis
quick and singing wit, as we'll as for
a certain elCguence of harmless pro-
family. When he was representative
in congress there were many contests
over seats. One day particularly
shameless case was to be decided, and
General Cook felt so outraged by the
open rascality of both contestants that
he did not want to take part in seat
ing either. But he finally consented
to vote for the Democrat on the
ground that, as one Of the contestants
must get the seat, it would be better
for the Democrats to put in their man.
When the time came for the roll
call, however, the old general had
turned from the nauseating details
and was busy reading. Suddenly the
clerk called: "Cook of Georgia.
The old general dropped his book
and rose in a dazed and beWildered
manner. Then he remembered the sac
rifice that was expected Of him, but he
had forgotten the name of the Demo
cratic contestant
The clerk again called: "Cook of
Georgia.
Turning to one of his Democratic
colleagues, the general inquired in a
whisper that could be heard in every
corner of the hall:
John, which is our ID rascalw
New York Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04
AWardlY Pit.

M. A. Lesser, the German-American
Reform union leader in the Twenty
first assembly district of New York,
adds this to the collection of things
we would rather have left unsaid:'
cat a recent reception a young
friend of mine thought he recognized
a young woman he had met a few
days before, but the lady passed him
by without a nod. He thought she
must have forgotten him, and the next
time they met he looked even harder
at her. The young woman was ev1-
IDENTIFY embarrassed by his gaze and
looked away in confusion. When,
few minutes later, he was introduced
to her by the hostess, the young man
endeavored to explain his seeming
rudeness, and this is the way he did
it:
"'You must excuse me for staring so
hard at you while ago, but mistook
you for some one else. Of course, if
! hadn't supposed you were the lady
l knew I'd never have thought Of CIV
ing you a second glance New
York Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04
New Breed of Dog.

One of Jim Corbett's most treasured
possessions is his Scotch collie Lad
die A few days ago he went into a
Broadway cafe, the dog at his heels.
While there Jim entered into converse
ton with half a dozen other sporting
men, and Laddie, quite 70: gotten for
the moment, lay down in far corner
of the room. A wOuld-be humOrigt
tried to attract the dogs attention by
chirping at him. Failing in this, he
pointed carbonic syphon at the dog,
deluging the latter's long furry coat.
Laddie sprang up and ran to his mas
ter for protection. A newcomer in
the group pointed to the bedra ggled
canine and asked:
what breed is he-Scotch?''
cite was Scotch when he came II
here" replied Corbett, stroking Lad
dies wet head, but now he seems to
be Scotch and soda. "-Detroit News
Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04

Our buildings are progressing finely.
Thirty men are at work on the Parker
Hildebrand store, which will be a
beauty when something that
the town will be proud of. W. j.
Crafts new building is we'll on it's way
and the Catholic church really seems
to be about done. John Ruka's house
is about completed as is Dan Oswald's
and several others.
Sadie Huff is expected next week for
visit at her home in this city. She
resides in Boston, where she sings IN
large church and has studio.
May Scott, who teaches at Gays
Mills, is at home for vacation.
Laura Menkhausen came down from
Muscoda Sunday to spend the day
with her parents here.
A. f. Nixon and wife leave soon for
New York, where they will spend the
summer.
Mrs. Emory Reissinger is expected
this week to visit her parents.
Will Pittman spent few days last
week in GAINESVILLE, guest of Mr.. and
Mrs Dennison.
Mrs. F. A. Meyer and children at
tended the wedding of Miss Stella
Barrett at Belmont last week.
Misses Anna McSpaden and Pearl
Pratt will teach in the public schools
at Lacrosse the coming year.
Clara Schmirler, who has been TAX
ing treatment for rheumatism at the
sanitarium at Prairie du Chen, came
home Monday. She is greatly i'm
proved and after another weeks treat
meet she expects to be entirely cured.
May Donnelley of Chippewa Falls is
the guest of Dora Schmirler.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04
NEW SUBSCRIBERS.
Herald's Big Family of Readers In
creasing Every Day.

The attention of advertisers is
called to the long list of names of
new subscribers noted each week in
these columns. In the first place
they take the Herald because it is
best, and in the next place it is
cheapest, as they get two issues
each week for 81. so a whole year.
New names added this week are
as follows: Mrs. D. H. Lille, Platte
vile; c. w. Harte, WATERFOWL; J.
K. Powell, John Allen, British
Hollow; Andrew Holt, Patch Grove;
Casper Auel, Bloomington.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04
NEWSY LETTERS.
Herald Correspondents Write of Local
Happenings Around the County.
BETHESDA RIDGE.

The farmers are busy making hay.
Mae Galloway of Lancaster visited
over Sunday with her friend, Edna
Garthwaite.
Most of our people intend celebrat-
ing at Beetown the 4th.
Ralph Heddeman, Myra Alexandra,
Lyman Narrower and Sylvia Roberts
we're guests of Sylvia and Edna Garth
waite Sunday.
John Welsh and wife, Philip Garth
waite and wife Sundayed at Andrew
Roberts.
A merry crowd of ladies met at the
home of Lewis Cooley's in Little Grant
Monday, June Goth. to celebrate Grand
ma Cooley's 88th birthday. 1t was a
complete surprise. An elegant din
ner was served. The presents were use
full and appreciated, especially the
nickels worth Of gum sent by S. A.
Hope Of Bloomington, and grandma
surprised the crowd by chewing the
gum. The ladies present we're Mes
danes louisa Morrow, Cecilia Garth
waite, Maria Welsh, Linda Garthwaite,
r. A. Welsh, Ollie Welsh, Linda Garth
waite, Charlotte Hale, also her two
granddaughters of Bloomington, Mary
Bohringer, Augusta Pierce. Although
88 years of age Grandma Cooley is
quite smart and jolly as ever and en-
joying her usual good health. Wish
ing her many happy returns of the day
we all returned to our homes as day
we'll spent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04
Nursing Them Sick.

II need a vacation badly, but I
can't take. it now" said DR.. Price
Price. Many of my patients are in
such condition that l can't afford to
leave them. They need constant nurs-
ing"
"Ah. yes" replied the man who
knew, II guess there. are certain pa
tients who, if you quit nursing them,
will get well the first thing you know -
Catholic Standard and Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04
Oldest Physician in France.

Probably the oldest physician in
France is DR.. David, who lives at
Montpelier, aged 1O3. He has been
seriously ill twice in his life. At IS
he had typhoid fever; at SO pneumonia.
He is an authority on diseases of the
spleen and patients still come to con-
suit him. He attributes his long life
to his temperate habits and his pas
sion for fresh air.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04
GLEN HAVEN.

Lewis Wildman was visiting friends
in Glen Haven Sunday.
Frank Sanders was doing business
in town Monday.
w. f. Alderman and family visited
in Glen Haven Sunday. viii says
crops are immense.
Mrs. John Barr and daughter, Ida
Bennett, visited in Glen Haven one
day this week.
Miss Leila Bennett, who has been
visiting relatives in Dubuque the past
week, returned home Monday.
May Kidd visited relatives in Glen
Haven Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Beddow of Gut
tenberg spent Sunday with relatives
here.
Jas. Tate went to Clayton Saturday
in his launch Jim says he will now
run a race with any other boat on the
river.
Mrs. Jacob Alderman and her sis
ter, Ida Muller, called in .Glen Haven
Saturday.
Mrs. John Mcdaniel of Arlington,
Ia, accompanied by Miss Tillie Ish-
mael of Cassville visited in Glen Hav-
en- one day last week.
Several of the Glen Haven people
went to Gutenberg Thursday of last
week to attend the commencement ex-
ercises. They say the exercises were
all very good. Those present from
Glen Haven were Chas. Chandler and
family, E. l.. Chandler and wife, John
Neubauer and wife, Lena Hammes,
Katie Mann, Fife Skinner, Leona Orr,
Francis Orr and Will Tate.
Peter Seippel and wife, Phil Seippel
and wife of Dubuque, Peter Reth-
wisch of Potosi and Mrs. Seippel and
Mrs. Rethwisch of Gutenberg, Ia, at
tended the Seippel- Hutchcroft we'd
ding Monday afternoon.
Thos Prideaux of Arlington, Ia,
crossed the river here early Monday
morning on his way home from Bloom
ington, where he had been visiting his
brother, VIM. Prideaux, and other rel
atives and friends.
The brick-layers, who have been at
work on the Catholic church in Gut
tenberg, Ia, passed through town the
other day on their way to Lancaster to
work on the courthouse.
Jas. Stewart and John Petty, opera
tors of the Imperial Blonde mine, are
taking a lay-of until after the 4th.
The hayrack party given by Ethel
Metcalf Monday evening was very
pleasant affair, we'll attended and all
say they had good time.
Quite a number of the people f, m
Glen Haven took advantage of the ex-
cursion on the steamer j. S. Wednes-
day of last week and went to McGreg-
or.
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Hutchcroft, on Blakes Prairie Monday
afternoon at $50, occurred the mar
riage of their daughter, Elsie, to Mar
tin Seippel of Glen Haven. Only a
few near friends besides the relatives
were present at the ceremony which
was performed by Rev. SchoenfelG of
Bloomington. The room was decorat-
ed with flowers and ferns. The con-
tracing parties were elegantly attired.
The presents were many and costly.
1t is the wish Of their friends that
their whole life may be as happy and
pleasant as it's beginning.
BAGLEY.
Big thunder storm with some bail
Monday night.
Gusta Luoer came home from Glen
Haven Thursday where she has been
employed in the Milling hotel.
Mrs. Mary Bailey and daughter, Eve
Ign, were Bagley callers Sunday.
Old Joe Villerman, better known as
French Joe, escaped from the asylum
and returned to his old haInts in
Wyalusing few days ago. The sher-
lift was notified of his whereabouts and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04

Mr.. William Redmond, M. P, loves
to tell how he once refused a crown.
1t was during his youth, when travel
ing for sport in Africa, he fell into
the hands OF King ia ia, who took
such a fancy to him that he offered
to make willie" Redmond his prime
minister and heir apparent
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04

A certain large land owner in Rus
STA is making a study of the mira-
tory habits of birds. To all those he
can capture he attaches a note In Rus
sian, German, French and English, ask
ing whoever may find or kill them to
let him know the country to which
they had flown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04

The state from which there is the
least emigration is Louisiana. Ver-
mont furnishes the largest proportion
of migratory Americans.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04
Notice.

Road taxes not yet paid must be
settled at once or same will be
placed in hands of sheriff for cOllec-
ton. JAS. WOODHOUsE,
City Treas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-07-04

At Troy a linen shirt is made in six
and hail minutes, the working Of the
button holes occupying one-quarter Of
q minute.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-10-22
The Ticket She Couldn't Cash

\ handsomely gOwned woman step
ped up to the box office of Broadway
theater one night last week and de-
posted three tickets on the window
ledge.
"One of our party disappointed US"
she said. Would you kindly take back
one of these tlcketsT"
Certainly" replied the obliging
treasurer, slipping the ticket into the
rack and glancing up eXpectantly at
the next purchaser in the line. The
woman tapped her gloved fingers i'm
patiently on the window ledge.
"WeIlT' inquired the treasurer.
my money, If you please"
a cynical smile stole over the treas
urer's face Then you didn't under
stand that those tickets were compli-
mentary," he said.
Just a suspicion Of a flush suggested
that the woman had understood, and
she moved away murmuIing Really"
There had been wee circle punched
in the ticket, and the treasurer said she
knew we'll enough what that circle
meant. 1t was the trade mark Of the
theater's complimentary tickets, and
the woman had been coming in on the
same sort OF tickets for two seasons
New York Press
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-10-22
Ihe RnffIer's CnII.

What is the rattlesnake's rattle
for?" asked the zoo keeper.
"It is a call" he resumed, answer
ing his own question. The rattle
snake with 1t calls his mate. y man
was telling me the other day that he
studied the rattle question last year in
the west. He said It IS mainly as n
call that the rattle is used, though diff
ferent sounds can be made with it, and
these sounds appear TO have different
meanings.
"Once this man saw seven hogs at
tack q rattlesnake. The reptile began
to fight pluckily, and while he fought
he ratified loud and long. Three other
snakes came with great speed and
courage to his aid a dreadful battle
followed The snakes, though they
fought well. We're all killed.
The rattle is also said to charm or
hypnotic birds, so that the snake can
seize them easily, but in this story my
friend doesn't take much stock. It's
as a call, he says, that the rattle Is
used most-a love call generally, with
which the male snake summons his
mate Philadelphia Record.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-10-22
POULTRY POINTERS.

The best way to feed corn to young
chickens is cracked or crushed.
\ good dust bath viii go far toward
keeping fowls in good condition
Clear, raw corn meal wet with water
is not a good feed for young duckIiugs
at any time.
Destroy the nest of a sitting hen as
soon as the chickens are a day old
Give her a new nest and burn the old
one.
Separated early and raised up by
themselves, pullets are worth at least
% per cent more for use than If al
lowed to run with lot Of cockerels.
On the farm II more than one breed
is kept It is necessary that they be
kept separate, and one or the other
must be kept confined part of the time
1t is important to keep the young
turkeys dry until they are about eight
weeks old, and even then they should
be strong and well developed. Damp
ness is almost always fatal to young
turkeys.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-10-22
Want your moustache or beard a beautiful
brown or rich black . Then use
BUCKINGHAM'S DYE tSF %thisEers tGs
Shcrris sack

In Shakcspeare's plays the term
sack" applied to wine IS common.
"Sherris sack" q term used by Fal-
staff, IS "seco de Xercs," name stll
well known in Spain, from which the
wine comes. The epithet seco or dry
the sack OF old English authors and
the "scc" Of French writer's is used in
contradlstinction to the sweet malvoi-
sizes and muscadels which are made Of
the same grapes. Wine of this sort,
It is said was introduced into England
about the time Of Henry VII, whose
close alliance with Ferdinand and Isa-
bella was ccmentcd by the marriage Of
his son with their daughter. 1t became
still more popular in England under
Queen Elizabeth, when Essex and
those who sailed with him pillagcd
Cadiz I'm 1896 uud brought home the
fashion Of drinking sherris sack.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-10-22
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I'VE have tool. for opening safes"
said the foreman Of the machine room
of 81 safe fgrtnrv THAT no hurgIar
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-10-22

He leaned over and brushed fallen
leaf from her hat
You see, this has been my one day
off, and L has spoiled me l do not
often give up day TO pleasure"
They were silent for few minutes
Cheer after cheer went mp from the
crowd as the brilliant fireworks shot
high in the air, but they did not seem
70 see them
"Do YOU know that'-he suddenly
paused Il VIII get lonely too when 1
am on my ranch and think OF you here,
and | Just can't 70 home without YOU.
There it is out" he said impulsiyely.
Anna. won't you 20 with me? l have
never cared for any one before but
think / have been loving you for years.
| have known it for long time.
heard SO much about You and learned
TO love your picture, but when / EUt
here | could not summon up courage
enough 10 call l Know that | am alb
rupt and not used to society; but, Anna,
will you marry me and 20 home with
me? II do love you"
1t was nearly dark. ana those around
were taking care Of their own affairs.
He leaned close TO her. Il know that
it is a great deal to ask you to give up
everything here and 90 ON a ranch, but
l Will try to take good care of you and
do all that l can to make you happy
he said pleadingly.
She did not answer He waited a
few minutes.
Forgive me. Miss Reynolds" he
said. new dignity in his tone. q
must be wild to think for a moment
that you would ever dream of marry
ing me" His voice trembled. 81 can't
help loving you, but you must forget it,
l thank you for the pleasure that you
have given me today. 1t will be the
one bright spot in my life. shall
often think Of it,"
Still she was silent She was living
the years to cOme-the days with her
books and papers the lonely hours she
must spend and the longing that she
would feel to have some one to care for
her in spite Of all her talk of womanly
independence. And then she seemed
to feel that protecting arm that had
been slipped so unceremoniously
around her in the crowd and the strong
hand that had guided her. She asked
herself if it had been only for a day
that she had been so taken care OF.
and she knew that She would miss 1t
on the morrow unless She looked
up at the man who had come so sud
denly into her life and in whom she
felt perfect trust. who would make
her life SO different If she would only
allow him to do so, and then-she
slipped her hand in his.
IN 80 with you, Phil" she whis-
pered 81 don't believe that l can get
along without you. I'll miss you So"
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1903-10-22
n office Of IDQUiSitiOD.
IN THE
ORPHANS COURT OF
MONTOUR COUNTY.
IN THE

IN RE PARTITION or THE REAL
ESTATE OF CATHARINE KRAFT
LATE OF THE BOROUGH OF
DaNTlL15' ,JaHTn-.p IA T1 l9H 90 CoI1Lf rs 81. or
PENNSYLVANIA, DECEASED.
To Rcofna Herrfrrra Atau and
Hanrv I Atom ner husband ar- To,o-
hard street HIGHLAND town PaIrf-
more MARYLAND Celia Uprnnv and
Tobn 1,rr~tv ror tr-rsr7 DarvirI.
Non+our conntv Pcnr.vrvauia Clara
viIIar and WiIIia,o zTfIIar lar Inns.
hand also Of DauviIIa Nontour ooru-
~ pannsvIvania and GEORGE r. Kr,+z
Odessa. Lincoln rountv i'm +na state
of WASHINGTON heirs at law of Tine
said Co+b,rin. T-ratz D.csa.ad
you and aacb of Won ara haraT,r- frI,-
notified that fine Orpbap.s Court of
Moptour county aforesaid has award
cd an Tpopest to make rqrtirion and
rarna+ion Of tbo baroinaftar do.crfhod
reaI estate of the said CatEarinp
Kratz deceased and trattIa said IN
ouast will he held on
TrouD,v uorn,rnrn ION. r ,oo
MUNDhl, NUY hMDh[l lOl4 u, b, 10
at ter o,cIock in tlo for,noon of rhn
said dav upou tba following dcsoribed
premisos. when and where Won may
attond if Won deem DroDer
The said nrrnisas i'm oDo.fion aro
described a. foIIozrs All tba cerrair
,,,o.sor,,o toror,o,+ and to,r, Ic+ Of
land sitra+c in tne Fonrtb Ward of
+Lo pororor of Dorvillc i'm tI,a oo7r
tv of Non+our and state Of Pcnn.vl-
vania bonndad numbered aud dascrib.