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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-03-05
OUR COUNTY BANKS.
State Examiners Report Gives Each an
Excellent Recommend.

The eight annual report Of the
state bank examiners office is at
hand and contains a concise state
ment of the condition of every bank
inc house in the state Nov. 25th
last. and also makes public the
amount of business transacted dur
ing the year by each, Some excel
lent showings are made. Grant
county has fifteen banks within it's
borders, and the two Lancaster
banks head the list with amount of
business done. This to a great ex-
tent is due to financial backing sec
ond to none; able, courteous officials
and far-seeing directors, confidence
of citizens and patrons in general.
The Meyer-Showalter State bank
Of this city ranks highest in point
of business done in the county and
it's showing is almost phenomenal.
Herewith is a statement Of the
operations of each of the Grant
county banks:
Lancaster Meyers no
walter State Bank. $ 595, $40. 81
State bank of Grant Co 43O, no. 9S
Platteville-State Bank 203, 778. So
First National Bank 416, 1888. &C
Blooming ton-W ood-
house & Barley. 242, 1888. 81
Fennimore-State Bank 1873, 292. OF
= Fennimore Bank. 35, $50. SO
Cuba City--First Nation
al. 1876, 981. SC
Farmers Bank. 49,. 1872, 1866. OC
Boscobel-State Bank. 70, 02O.Ot
Bank Of A. j. Pipkin 73,232.9
Muscoda Mcintyre, Els
ton & Co. 71,189. II
Montfort- State Bank. IS, 432. As
Cassville Bank. ... As, 82O.74
Patch Grove-Kolb bank 26, S32. Il
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-03-05
PiI,iHTED TROTHS.
Cupid's Work of a Week Recorded al
County tjlerk Griffis' Offic

Jos. A. Edge, Hickory Grove, and
Fife Waldorf, Fennimore.
Roswell Willard and Gyrrilda
Day, both of Wyalusing.
Robt. J. Miller, Marion, and Maud
Munns, Mt. Ida.
Robt. Pagenkopf, Little Grant,
and Frederick Reanke, Liberty.
Henry Helker, Platteville, and
Carrie Snider, Waterloo.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-03-05
.S2,737.331.O5
Total

Total. .... so, 737, 331. O5
During the past year there were
twenty eight new state banks and
eighteen private banks established,
nine private banks were changed to
state banks, one state bank and five
private banks liquidated. The total
number of banks in the state on Nov.
25, 1902, the date of issuing the book,
are 327, as against 233 on Nov. is,
1895. These banks are divided as
follows: State banks 185, private
banks 141, and one savings bank.
The present bank examiner Marcus
G. Bergh,~ writes g very strong
eulogy on his predecessor, Hon. E.
I. Kidd He gives Mr.. Kidd cred
it for having, with other public
spirited citizens, been instrumental
in the creation of this department.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-03-05

Misses Nettie Oswald, Helen
Reed and Rhoda Crowell attended
the "Old Maids Convention at
Fennlmore Friday evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-03-05
Stories of the Week.

In talking with James Reed, Jr.,
a Juror here this week from Wat
terstown, ask him to explain to you
how he received the bruise on his
forehead. The experience was a
very peculiar one and occurred on
the night previous to his coming to
court. Mr.. Reed is a farmer and
among his other possessions is a
drove of fine shOats that he is pre-
pairing for market. On the night
in question he was in the midst of a
dream in which he was feeding his
hogs, when all at once one of the
porkers was being trampled under
the feet of some larger companions.
In his dream Mr.. Reed sprang to
the assistance of the unfortunate
animal to pull him from his precar-
iOus situation. Out of bed the jury
man jumped and in reaching for
the supposed pig struck his head
against the sharp corner of a dres-
ser standing in the bedroom. He
was not long in waking from the
shock produced and the wound bled
profusely. Anyone having pre-
peration conducive to dreamless
sleep will find our friend an easy
victim this week.
Thursday night of last week was
the blacklist on record and pedes-
TRANS who we're out after the lights
were turned off were as helpless in
finding their point of destination as
blind man. Atty A. R. Bushnell
and Herald printers found it SO.
The well known lawyer was en-
gagged with the printers in finishing
90-page brief that had to be filed
in Indiana supreme court within
three days and it was absolutely
necessary that the job be executed
within short space Of time. But
to come to the story. About a. III.
the attorney started for home.
Without his walking stick or a light
he soon found himself off the side
valid and in the mud. After CROP
ing around for a few minutes he
discovered a beacon light in the
distance and made for it. The glow
came from Mrs. Phelps residence as
the lawyer found after arriving.
He endeavored to arouse the oc-
cupants and secure a lantern but
the ladies of the household were so
frightened that no answer could he
receive to his raps, knocks and ex-
carnations. Finding his efforts in
vain the lawyer again struck out
into the darkness, found a sidewalk,
and after proceeding a short dis
lance observed another light. This
he followed and found himself at
Aid. Robt. Brokers' His raps and
calls were responded to here and a
lantern procured, and no difficulty
was met with in reaching his home.
In the morning the attorney re-
turned his borrowed aid, explained
to Mrs. Phelps and daughter the
cause of their Nocturnal alarm and
found his lost rubbers near Col
Clarks residence. In relating the
occurrence Atty. Bushnell stated
that in all his war experiences and
years before and after, he had never
been out on such dark night and
Herald printers vouch for it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-03-05
MRS. ELIZABETH FAwCETT.

After an extended illness, Mrs.
Elizabeth Fawcett died Friday last
at the home of her son Isaac Walker
near the Hurricane, aged sixty-nine
years.
Deceased was a native of England.
She came to Wisconsin in an early
day and was an old settler of Grant
county. Her husband, Joshua Faw-
cett. died number of years ago.
Funeral services were held Sun
day, conducted by Rev. j. [. Nor
gans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
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 The Birmingham News: Both Drs. O T. and Byron Dozier are reliable and ex- penencod physicians and surgeons. who deserve the great success which has been and is theirs.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
AMATEUR OPERA
 MAKING HEADWAY
PROF. WElSSNER WILL MAKE SUCCESS OUT OF BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY ON ToRcHLIoHT PA RADE"-kNIGHTS WORKING.

Professor weissner is making good headway with his comic opera, "Birming- ham Society on Torchlight Parade" He has two rehearsals each week. Owing to the large number in the cast, 110, he has divided the company, rehearsing the children In the day, and the young ladies and gentlemen in the evening. The chorus is rapidly getting in condition for the dress rehearsal. which will take place one day this week. The sextetts will be entirely novel, and the dances singularly artistic. As Professor Weissner has se- cured the pick of the amateur talent of the city, the public will not be disappoint- ed, 1t Is said when the opera is pro- duced at the Jefferson, December 14.
 The Knights of Columbus. under whose auspices the opera Is 10 be given. are working hard for the success of the en- tertainment. The following special com mittees have been appointed:
 Executive committee-John w. O'Neill, chairman: J. Cary Thompson, J. J. Gill; more, John McGeever and F. I. Monks.
 Advertising Committee-James J. Smith, chairman, John R. Gaudin and F. I. Monks. 2
 Committee on Sale and Distribution of Tickets-J. Cary Thompson, chairman; f; J. J. Gilmore. Oliver Chalifoux and John w. ONeill.
 Pratt City Committee-Wm. Grady, J. J. Brislin and Thomas M. Dugan.
 Ensley Commttee-A. c. Ryan and Patrick l.. Day.
 Committee of Arrangements-John R. Gaudin, chairman; B. P. Dickman, John McGeever, Charles R. Feeley and Charles A. Fitzgerald.
 Press-Harry E. Bishop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
OLD NEGRO LOSES
 FAITH IN WOMEN
GOES TO COURT HOUSE TO PUR. CHASE LICENSE LEAVING FIAN- GEE oUTSlDE-oN HIS RETURN SHE HAD CHANGED HER MIND.

John Anderson, an aged and unsophisti- womanhood, and all because his fourth attempt at matrimony was a failure. Three times he had led a dusky bride to the hymeneal altar, and only recently the third one passed away to the great beyond.
 Although heart broken, John sighed for another mate, without reckoning that his three score ten and more years would weigh in the balance against him. He sought out maiden among the girls of town and she seemed to please the old man. For some time he had been sad and much pleasure was rapidly passing from his life. He was aging rapidly.
 One day his friends saw a sudden change for the better. The old man spruced up even to the extent of rubbing 8 coating of polish over his shoes and wearing a billed shirt. Many know ing wink was passed behind the old man 8 back that day, for suspicion pointed to an early marriage.
 It did not require long for the cause to become apparent, but he, was destined to defeat this time and to trials hitherto unknown. John went early to the office of the probate judge Saturday morning and there procured a license to wed Mary Jackson. He willingly paid for the prop CT papers and went his way rejoicing He was happy now, as he had secured every thing necessary but the preacher. and with his credentials he sought out the prospective bride W om he had left out side the court house to await him.
 The step of the old man was that of a conquerer as he went down to meet his flancee. but he went in vain. for while he was securing papers she had suddenly used the woman's prerogative and changed her mind. She was gone where the woodbine twlneth, and John has lost his faith in women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
NEGRO WOMAN DIES
 FROM SEVERE BURNS
HER REMAINS ARE BEING HELD TO FIND HER RELATIVES OR FRlENDs-NoT KNOWN WHERE SHE WAS BURNED.

The remains of Hattie westbrook a negro woman, are at Green & Co.'S undertaking establishment, and they are anxious 10 locate some of her relatives or the white people who had her sent to the St. Vincent's hospital.
 The woman died from the effects of burns which she received Thursday morn ing while cooking breakfast for a family which IS thought to live near East Lake. The woman's body was covered with burns. and she suffered great pain until she died.
 It seems that while building a fire to cook breakfast her clothing caught She screamed, but before any one could reach her she was completely enveloped in the flames It Is not known how she came to St. Vincent's, as none of the under takers ambulances carried her there
 It is said that the womsn's parents live In or near Birmingham, and that they do not know of her death. Their names, or the names of the white people for whom she cooked are not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
DEATH LIST SHOWS A
 REMARKABLE DECREASE

The number of deaths in Birmingham during the first twenty-two days of this month has been fewer than any month in several years There is not an under taker in the city who has had as much work this month as he has ordinarily in what are considered the dullest months of the year.
 As a usual thing. in November, and, in fact, all the cold months, the under takers are busiest, while in the summer they have comparatively little to do. This month has proven an exception to the rule and the deaths have been so few that it has caused comment in all the undertaking establishments.
 Twice this month there have been days during which there were no deaths. This Is something remarkable for this time of the year when so many catch cold and die from the results of exposure. In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23

is to attain the highest end of existence.
 It is hen this clear, certain knowledge that God has been in this old world; that He is here now, that must help the poor creature walking the streets of sin and breathing niasma of sin. And so when the soul sees In one great scheme of grace the efforts of God to teach 1t about Himself and make known His sacrifice for It's life, there gathers about the cross an interest that Is personal and the Sa- vior is seen as the one altogether lovely. The fact of individual responsibility Is understood and the facts of redemption are known, and from gratitude at the deliverance. the soul looks around for something to give and finding nothing, 1t gives itself unreservedly. Then God and man come together in the world and man is saved from the corrupting and stain ing influences of the world. This it is to be a Christian, for 1t is being Christlike
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
At the Bljou.

"The Night Before Christmas' will open an engagement of five nights and three matinees at the Bijou tonight The advance sale of seats indicates a large audience.
 "The Night Before Christmas is a play for the children, for all classes. Mirth and pathos are found side by side and the pathetic scenes are said to bring forth tears of sympathy
 A car load of scenery and effects is used in the presentation and company of players carefully selected Tor their fitness to portray the various characters will be seen The press throughout the Wells circuit speaks well of the production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
GALL FOR CHARITY
 WILL BE ANSWERED
MANY WILL SEND DONATIONS TO THE UNITED CHARITIES FOR THANKSGIVING BASKETS TO BE SENT TO THE POOR.

The call of the United Charities in the papers will probably bring in large dona- tions today and tomorrow. The ladies in charge of the organization have list containing the names of a number of worthy people who are in need, and they will all receive baskets on Thanksgiving day.
 The donations are to be sent to the headquarters of the United Charities in the Mayberry building at the corner of Third avenue and Twenty-third street. The ladies will spend Wednesday getting these donations In order to be distributed and an hour will be appointed for dis tributing baskets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
STOLEN HORSE RECOVERED.
Several Persons Bought the Horse Re. centiy Not Knowing 1t Was Stolen.

Detective Patton yesterday recovered a horse which was stolen some time ago from MT. Chambers of Bessemer, and yesterday the latter came to the city and identified the animal as his. The horse has changed hands several times since 1t was stolen and the police are busy tracing 1t down from one man to another in order to get to the first man who sold it.
 When recovered the horse was in the possession of Mir. Goldberg of 1903 Fourth avenue, who bought it some days ago. The police have found several people who have owned the horse recently, but each of them bought 1t in good faith and did not know that 1t had been stolen. The horse has been returned to its owner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Land Q Cotton"

"The Land O Cotton" Junker & Cor coran's play of southern life. which they claim has wealth of beautiful scenery and novel effects, a well defined story, unique chacters and carefully selected company offers an attraction which the management believes Is of a different sort from the usual run of such plays. The cast, 1t is said is unusually large and some idea, 1t Is said, may be gained of the mounting when 1t Is stated that special baggage car Is required to transport the scenery and effects The Land O Cot theatre this afternoon and tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23

speaking 0 fthe peculiar fact, yesterday one of the undertakers said:
 "I thought that possibly my business was the only dull one, and that all the other undertakers were doing well. but l find that I was wrong. All seem to be doing very little business this month and we can not account for it. unless the health of the city is greatly improved this winter over previous years.
 "Of course, in the remaining days of this month we may have a great rush of business and the number of deaths may run up as high as the average, but I hardly think this possible. In the un- dertaking business 1t is well known that deaths come in large numbers when they start, and some days there will be noth- ing at all.
 ''I have known one undertaken to have as many as eleven bodies in one day without there being any catastrophe to cause it.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
"Under Two Flags" ]"

Paul M. Potter's romantic drama, "Un- der Two Flags" founded on Ouida' s famous novel of the same name. will be presented at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday and Thursday and Thursday matinee. Everything observable in Under Two Flags Is of nature to captivate audiences with & taste for the sensational. The Chellala Gorge scene is in Itself a spectacle, and the thrilling escape of Cigarette on horseback up the mountain side Is a scene to be remem- bered, while great standstorm illusion is an achievement of stage craft that has seldom been approached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
SPORTS COMING SOUTH.
Ten Train Loads Leave Latonia Track
 for New Orleans Races.

The first section of the Louisville and Nashville southbound train today will be composed of ten cars filled with racing men from Cincinnati to New Orleans. At least 400 sports will be on the train and all are bound for the opening of the New Orleans track on Thanksgiving day. Many of the horses have already gone south and the men who pass through Birmingham today come fro mthe La tonia track, near Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
DOWN TOWN FIRE
 DRAWS BIG CROWD
BLAZE AMOUNTED TO PRACTICAL " NOTHING, BUT PROMINENCE
 OF LOCATION CAUSED GREAT ExcITEMENT-DAMAGE OF s1oo.

Large crowds of people were gathered yesterday afternoon, about o'clock. around Twentieth street, between Second and Third avenues. by a small fire in the building at 116 Twentieth street. The fire did not amount to much, but 1t was in a prominent place, and nearly all the apparatus in the city was called out.
 For a few minutes it looked like there might be large fire, but the department quickly had 1t under control, and the damage only amounted to a little over s1Oo The fire was discovered in the shop of Jim Mcdonald, on the second floor of the building, and slight damage was done there. The greatest damage was to the Birmingham Loan company, which occupies the first floor. Water leaked through the ceiling and damaged the stock to the amount of about s75 or $100, which is fully covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
w. M. Smith.

W. M. Smith, aged 6S, died Saturday night, at his residence. Sa25 Second ave- nue, south Avondale. The funeral ser vices over the remains were conducted yesterday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, and the interment was in woodlawn ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
NEGRO WOMAN STEALS SILVER.
Stolen Stuff Vas Found in Bottom ..
 Trunk.

Mamie Jackson. a negress, was arrest ed yesterday afternoon by Detectives Bodeker and Hamilton on a charge of grand larceny. She is accused of stealing about $50 worth of silverware from Kate Street a negro woman with whom she boarded.
 The woman denied her guilt, but her room was searched and the stolen stun was found In the bottom of her trunk. She will be given trial before Judge Feagin this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Georue c. White.

Funeral services over the remains of George c. White. who died suddenly. in his room. on Second avenue, near Twen- ty-second street, Friday afternoon, will be conducted this afternoon from Lige Loy's parlors, and the interment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Bazaar This Week.

The bazaar which will be in progress this week fin the old church building of Our Lady of Sorrows on Avenue F. prom ises to be well attended. The proceeds will be applied to the funds being raised to complete and furnish the new church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
cuiseppe sessaro.

Giuseppe Seggaro, an Italian, died yes- terday morning. at 2512 Fourth avenue, after an illness of several days. The funeral services will be conducted from the Southside Catholic church this af- ternoon. and the interment will take place in the church cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23

it is supposed he was k manner on the railroad.
 The negro was struck on the blow evidently fractu The body is being held uni nation can be received l, disposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Board of Revenue.

For Board of Revenue. The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action of democratic primary.
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to the Board of Revenue. to the action of the Democratic
 J. K. P. LAIRD. eby announce myself candidate Board of Revenue. subject to the of the democratic primary.
 D. A. HELMICH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Remains of Negro.

Warner Smiley company has the re- mains of negro man who was brought to Birmingham Saturday night on the Louisville and Nashville train from Mont gomery. The name of the negro and how he met his death are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
Steamer Scotia Has Arrived.

Point Arenas, Cal, November 22-The steamer Scotia has arrived here with five of the crew of the French bark Francoise Koppe which was wrecked Fridav nieh' near Point Reyes Thirteen of are unaccounted for. The Koppe was bound from Newc tralia. to San Francisco. and ty-nine days out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
CONNECTS LISTEN
 ID GOOD ADVICE
Noted Criminals Occupy Front
 Seats at Services.
TEMPERANCE THE SUBJECT
Gen. R. F. Johnston and the Rev. Mir. Hall Have Interested Audience at Pratt Mines Prison-Murderer
 Custodian of Hymn Books

Perhaps the largest crowd that has ever assembled in the Sunday school room of the state prison at Pratt City listened to the addresses of General R. r. Johnston and the Rev. J. D. D. Hall yesterday af- ternoon. The topic of the discussion was Temperance" and as the speakers warmed up to their subjects they elieited frequent applause from their hearers.
 The seating capacity of the Sunday school room, as 1t Is called, was taxed to the utmost. There was at least 400 con victs present. The singing of the convicts is well worth trip to the prison. While the negroes outnumber the whites numer- ically the whites outciass them vocally.
 MT. Hall warned his hearers who had been addicted to the whisky habit. not to go back to it when their time had ex- plred or when they had been pardoned by the governor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-23
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