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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24

A Paris newspaper states that NJ
Marcellin Pellet, the French minister
to Central America, has discovered
close to the Lake of Amatitlan, In
Guatemala, small fish which swims
in the hot water of the springs close
by. 1t is stated that in the Philippine
Islands there is singular fish, which,
like many politicians, thrives best In
boiling water.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24
Mexico's Bio Millionaire.

Pedro Alvarado, the Mexican mil
lionaire, who, two years ago, was a
penniles3 pcon, is to-day the most
famous man in our sister republic.
He keeps S1,O0O,0O0 always on hand
in his palace at Chihuahua and makes
a practice of carrying the sum OF
$500, 900 in his vest pocket every day.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24
canada's Pio Iron Production.

The Am. lean Iron and Steel asso
citation has received direct from the
manufacturers the statistics Of the
production of pig iron in Canada In
1902. They show an increase of a.,
5S1 gross tons, or over 80 per cent, as
compared with 1901. The total pro-
duction in 1902 amounted to 319. 557
gross tons, against 244,976 tons in 1901
and $1,000 tons in 1900.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24
Charcoal Eph's Daily Thought.

"W'enevah yo' sees err man dodgin'
saucepans an err woman runnin' I'm err
brick" said Charcoal Eph, passing his
plate for another piece of ham, "yo'
kin mo- gin'ally conclude dat dey am
some incompatibility OBJ tempah in de
family, Mistah Jackson. Baltimore
News.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24
soain,s Educational Districts,

Spain is divided for educational
purposes into ten districts, each with
a university, viz, Madrid, Barcelona,
Valencia, Seville, Granada, Valladolid,
Santiago, Saragossa, Salamanca and
Oviedo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24

CAMBRIA, WYOMING Previous to taking
the sample of Doan's Kidney Pills ! could
scarcely hold my urine Now | can sleep all
night and rarely have to get up, and that ach-
ing across my back little above my hips is
gone.-IsAAC w. STEPHENS, Cambria, Wyo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24
Try One Package,

II defiance Starch" does not
please you, return 1t to your dealer.
If it does you get one-third more for
the same money. 1t will give you
satisfaction, and will not stick to the
iron.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24
Knows How He Stands.

Chauncey M. Depew's fad is clip.
pings. Several bureaus furnish him
with all that the newspapers say
about him, and he always knows ex-
actly how he appears in the public eyA
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24
,rrioatino bitches and Canals.

The number of irrigating bitches
and canals in operation in the United
States exceeds 10000, and their COM
bined length is not less than $4,000
miles,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24

ROSE GLEN, Pa, March 90 1903.-The free
trial of Doan's Kidney Pills have been of great
benefit to me- Since using them have no oc-
casion to get up so often at night. My com
plant affected the bladder more when catching
cold-JosEPu LEPPERAL
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24

Time never hangs heavily on the
hands of the man who enjoys his own
society.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24

Nursery trees are greatly benefited
by transplanting them once or twice
before the final planting out
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24

You can't make horse fast by
him.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24

A rich mans pride forces him to
drink champagne, when very often he
prefers beer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24

Miss Della anveau fm the oldest and
Co, o. olumbus
spring my cIogged digestion
head ached Langud tired all the hme MY physician
prescribed for me- advised try Peruna tried
and am pleased to state cleanser
iier of the SYSTEM In three weeks like
appetite bu0yanf light and happy and without
an ache or pain Peruna reliable family medicine"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24

GArEsBuRG ILL., March &c. 1903.-The snui-
pie of Doan's Kidney Pills came to hand. !
also got one 50-cent box from our druggist,
and am thankful to say the pain across the
small of my back disappeared like snow
bank in hotsun. Doan's Pills reach the spot
ELMER WARFEL.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24

Some men even borrow their reputa-
tons.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24
FASTEN AGE MARKS.

Sick Kidneys people hasten the evening
old The world
Kidney Pills is the recognized Kidney Specific
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24

Defiance Starch is guaranteed big
gest and best or money refunded. 16
ounces, 10 cents. Try 1t now.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24

factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman. giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24

Aching backs are eased. Hip, back, and
loin pains overcome. Swelling of the
limbs and dropsy signs vanish.
They correct urine with brick dust sedi-
ment, high colorcd excessive pain in pass
ing, dribbling, frequency, bed wetting
Doan's Kidney Pills dissolve and remove
calculi and gravel Relieve heart palpita-
ton, sleeplessncss, headache, nervousness.
SALEM MASS, March 81, 1901 received
the sample of Doans Kidney Pills, and with
the use of one more box from my druggist l
am entirely cured of very lame back.-W.
A. CLEVELAND.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-04-24

Ada Britain, of Sekitan O., writes:
AFTER using your wonderful Peruna
three months have had great relief. l
had continual heaviness in my stomach
was bilious, and had fainting spells, but
they all have left me since using Peruna. !"
Ada Britain.
If YOU do not derive prompt and salts
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12
He Ban Koning.

The funny farce comedy in three
acts, ''Ole Olson in Spiritland, !"
will be given at the City opera
house Monday evening, Dec. 18th,
by the McVickers Stock company
The piece is the latest and the most
up-to- date version of the Swedish
dialect comedy and presents Ole
Olson amid new surroundings and
supported by clever company OF
actors. Mr.. Carl Dalton, who as
sumes the central character of 'Ole
Olson" is said to be possessor OF
the most perfect Swedish comedy
dialect yet presented to the public,
and his wit and humor permeates
the piece during the three acts, keep
ing the audience in perfect roar
of laughter throughout the play.
The supporting company is all that
can be desired, and large number
of clever specialties are presented
throughout the piece and between
the acts. In the last act Ole has a
! lot of funny experiences in Spirit :
land, and among other uncanny
things he meets a dancing skele-
ton, which is one of the hardest
problems he has ever had to solve.
The most inexplicable scenic tricks
are given in this act and never fails
| to arouse the enthusiasm and Won
der of the audience. The regular
prices prevail and reserved seats
are now on sale at Wheeler's book
store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12
Struck Where He Lived.

A small church was sadly in need
of repairs and meeting was held
with view of raising funds for
the purpose. The minister having
said that $500 would be needed, a
very wealthy and stingy member
arose and said he would give one
dollar. Just as he sat down a
large piece Of plaster fell on his
head, whereupon he jumped up
hastily and said that he had made
a mistake-that he would give $50.
That was too much for an enthusi-
astic member present, who forget
full Of everything, called out fer
vently. ''Oh, Lord, hit him AGAIN.
Hit him again.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12
PERSONAL.
sworn.

Count Tolstoi has written two short
novels, to be sold for the benefit OF
the Kishenet Jews.
The collection of rare and curious
eggs belonging to the king of Denmark
is valued at $4,000.
Cardinal Satolli, former papel del
egate to this country, will visit the
United States next year.
Rudolf Won Gottschall, German poet
and writer, mas been voted an annuity
Of $500 by the city of Leipsic.
Yoshio Yamanato, young japanese
of wealth. is a fireman on the Pitts
burg Greensburg division Of the Penn
sylvania line.
Louis Richard Schoenheit sergeant
commanding the guards at Lincoln's
bier and also one of the casket bearers,
lives at German Valley, n. ].
Henry Vignaud. secretary Of the
United States embassy at Paris, has
published book tending to show that
Christopher Columbus was born in
145l.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12
A Challenge.

PLATTEvILLE, Wis, DEC. 10, 1903.
EDITOR OF GRANT Co. HERALD:
DEAR SIR:-In this weeks issue is
a piece in regard to the Lancaster
Platteville foot ball game which
took place in this city last Saturday.
It says that we played town team
which is not so. gave your cap
tain a certified list from both schools
which he will swear to. 1t also
says that we weighed more than
they. We average 141 pounds and
Joe McBrien told me that they aver
age 147 pounds.
AS they are complaining about
the game we challenge them to a
game to be played any time and any
place in Grant county.
also wish to say that Lancaster
was never nearer than forty yards
to a touchdown outside Of the time
they scored.
Yours Respectfully,
VIVIAN LAUGHTON.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12
Will Not Try 1t Again.

There is one man in Lancas-
ter who believes that this idea
Of burning your ashes is not
what some have claimed for it,
He had been reading Of the expert
ences of others and thought he
would try it. Going down to the
furnace the other morning he raked
out the hot ashes and commenced
pouring water on them. It was
slow work and before he had
finished he was interrupted in his
labors by his better half who spoke
in no humorous mood. The flying
ashes had found their way up
stairs and when the good house
wife happened into the parlor she
was Mortified to find everything
covered about a quarter Of an inch
deep with ashes.
If you conclude to try the expert
ment wait until the ashes get cool.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12
Mahara'S Ministries.

When will the minstrel show
grow old? Judging by it's present
popularity it's freshness will be
perennial After Is years Of ex-
perience in the minstrel business
Mahara Brothers this year have
to offer perhaps the most complete
combination of experienced in
genuity and knowledge of theatrical
effects in the way Of minstrelsy
that was put on the road before.
Unlike other minstrel organiza-
lions the Maharas seem to have
stuck a happy thought in putting
forth a performance that properly
could be termed rag time operetta
and this of course includes all the
later innovations and specialties OF
the east. Mahara's famous chal-
lenge band and orchestra will give
street parade Thursday, Dec 18th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12
A Sociable.

Owing to the cOmmendable and
strenuous efforts of our energetic
little teacher, Miss Elenor Hodges,
the basket sociable at the Style
school house at the -Four Corners
was decided success. There was
quite large crowd and about two
dozen baskets were sold, some
bringing the fabulous price of two
dollars. If the contents were as
pleasing to the palate as was the
outside to the eye tie young man
who bought ii certainly did not re-
greet the price paid. Some Of the
gentlemen rather than have the
pretty baskets sold too cheap gener-
ously bid on and purchased more
than one basket, one young man
purchasing three. Don't know
whether he ate supper with all
three ladies or not.
The young ladies of the school
furnished sweet music, both vocal
and instrumental. The teacher had
also prepared number of charades
which were acted out by the pupils
and guessed by the audience. So
altogether we had very pleasant
and social time. And perhaps some
of the young folks could tell OF
events more enjoyable than these
such as the home-going, parting at
the gate, etc.
The social was to raise money for
a few extra articles needed in the
school, and rather than go complain
ing to the board the teacher took
this means Of supplying them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12

more stir since farmers have then
corn out and their other fall work
done.
Henry Walz and wife attended
church in Glen last Sunday.
Peter Rethwisch of Potosi was
up between trains last Sunday
shaking hands with old friends.
At the shooting match held by
Frank Barr aud JAS. Tate last
week, John Keller of Bagley got
first money.
Henry Roberts and H. Cliff OF
Bloomington were down to our city
on business Tuesday last.
John Petty and wife visited with
relatives out near Beetown Sunday.
Jas. Skinner who has been up
north during the deer season re-
turned home Friday last.
Mr.. Neubauer, who had one OF
his eyes, which had been troubling
him for some time, taken out last
week is getting along nicely.
Leon Knapp, Perry Knapp and
Tony Vogt were down to Glen
Haven on business Wednesday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12
Thoughts for Holiday Purchasers.

The Herald takes pleasure in
calling the attention of its readers
to the large display of home adver-
Using in this issue Of the paper.
These advertisements attest to the
fact that our merchants are up-to-
date in carrying large fresh stocks
of goods, and to the further fact
they are after the trade of wide
awake buyers Of Lancaster and the
territory tributary.
We believe that everyone poss-
esses the inherent right of selling
the products of his toll for the
highest prices obtainable, and of
purchasing at the lowest prices.
And we hold that the merchants
of Lancaster are prepared to meet
competition in any and all lines,
and to supply in the most salts
factory manner the wants of the
people of Southwestern Wisconsin.
There is no need of sending to
catalogue houses of Chicago and
other large cities, either for goods
or for prices. Buying in the guam
titles which they do, and for cash,
our home merchants are prepared
to sell at low prices. These state
ments are made from a knowledge
of the facts. Leaders" may be
offered by dealers in the larger
cites at seemingly low prices, but
ten chances to one home dealers
will furnish the same or letter
class of goods at lower prices, and
that on the whole they will do far
better by customers than mail
order houses will do even though
the cash be sent to them in ad-
vance. The matter is surely wor-
thy of careful investigation.
= visit to the many we'll kept
stores in Lancaster, with their i'm
mense stocks of goods, must con-
vince anyone of the fact that
strenuous efforts are being made
by our merchants to meet the re-
quirements of an exacting public.
The prospects are good for a
large holiday trade. Visitors are
not slow in expressing their sur
prise and qualification at finding
here marvellous array Of staple
and fancy articles in every depart
ment of trade.
Read over carefully the advertise
ments to be found in this paper, go
where invited, examine goods and
prices, and our word for it you will
be favorably impressed with the
business methods Of the merchants
of Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12
Teachers Meeting at Montfort.

A Teachers meeting will be held at
Montfort, in the High School room,
on Saturday, Dec. 10Th, beginning at
9 o'clock a. m.
DR.. McGregor, of the Platteville
Normal, will occupy the morning
hour, discussing the subject, School
Management, the most important
factor Of the preparation for school
work. Following, the discussion
will be continued, led by Prin. G.
d. Slothower, of the Lancaster
High School.
Reading and Arithmetic, in their
several forms, will occupy the re-
mainder of the time DR.. McGregor
will address the people on Friday
evening Dec. 18th, in the opera
house on the Live Issues of Edu
cational Interest and the public
are cordially invited to be present.
Excursion rates, Zone and one
third fare for round trip will be
given to parties of ten or more.
The teachers of Lancaster are
invited to come and help to make
this an interesting and profitable
meeting. Train leaves at $40 a.
m. and returns at p m.
CHAS. II. NYE,
75t2 County Supt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12
DR.. Brewer.

From the Free Press of Detroit.
Mich. April % 1903.
We are in 40 position to say with
authority that it is right for a doctor
to use printers ink in telling the
people what he can do for them; but
it is interesting and encouraging to
have the question raised by SO able
and distinguished a member of his
profession as is DR.. Donald Maclean.
His name and fame are established.
He intimates that truthful advertis-
ing on the part of a doctor of medicine
is not an unpardonable sin. He could
scarcely do SO without condemning
the men and women of his calling to
determination. Every one of them
advertise by gilded signs and door
plates. They all announce themselves
by scores in the city telephone direc-
tories. If they be specialists in the eye,
nose, ear, throat. heart, stomach,
liver, kidneys, or other local troubles,
they see that the fact is known to the
public. The difficulty of those out
side of the profession is to compre-
bend why the wider and better field
of advertising should be forbidden.
DR.. Brewer advertises through the
Legitimate channel of the Newspaper
and no other way. Then he sticks to
the wider and better field of advertis-
ing.
DR.. Brewer will be at the Lancaster
House in this city on Monday Deem
Der 21st.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12

A. j. Seeman is the newly APP
pointed postmaster at Boscobel.
Miss Helen Strong of Chicago
is visiting with her parents in this
city.
The Whitewater Register will
be issued as a se1ni-weekly after
Jan. LIST.
Edgar Croft shipped large con
signment of cattle of his own feed
ing Wednesday.
Remember those hair chains at
Gibbs barber shop. They make
nice Christmas gifts.
Congressman Babcock has our
thanks for copy of the presidents
message in pamphlet form.
A box of Edward Blackwell CT
gars makes most acceptable Christ
mas gift for your relative or friend
who INDUCES. See Kendall Bros.
adv. about it in this paper.
Nothing like it on the road. The
funniest Of all Swedish farce come
dies at the City opera house Mon
day evening, Dec. IA.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12
Yours Respectfully,
VIVIAN LAUGHTON.

The Hub is before your eye on
the last page of this issue.
1t is rumored that Prairie du
CHEN is to have fourth newspa-
per.
Mrs. C. F. Hardy is the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. Evans, at the
Episcopal rectory.
Miss Linda Rhodes gave a
Kensington tea party last evening
in home of Miss Helen Reed.
Don't fail to see ''Ole Olson in
Spiritland" at the City opera house
Monday evening, Dec. 18th.
Lancaster bowlers defeated
Platteville bowlers at Platteville
in match game Tuesday evening.
L. Alt & Sons take half page
of the Herald today in which they
give some timely pointers regard
ing your Christmas dinner.
The man who forgets to shut
the door after him seems to be Just
as numerous this year as last. He
will get so he can think of closing il
about July next.
"A significant fact connected
with one of the state reformatories
is that out of 200 boys and girls
there cared for not one was born
on a farm. All came from the
cities and towns.
The perfume eminating from
a sweet bunch of carnations grown
by the industrious young florist,
W. L. Taylor of this city, that are
before us as we pencil this recalls
visions of June roses.
Services at Emmanuel church
next Sunday, as follows: Early
celebration of the holy communion
at s a. M; morning prayer and ser
mon at 1870 a. M; vespers at 4 p,
M; Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
The Ladies of the G. A r. will
serve al oyster supper at the Fores
ter hall Wednesday night of next
week from 5 till all are served. A
regular New England supper, al
hot and steaming for Csc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12
About Some Babies.

A baby is a joy forever until he be-
gins to fall out of the second story
window, turn over the water pitcher,
hammer the china to pieces with his
fork and investigate the medicine bot
ties on the shelf. Every baby is
eternally trying to find out more than
he has any business knowing, and the
habit of asking questions lasts through
life.
Borrowing babies is much sadder
than it is funny. Some day the gov,
eminent will go into the business and
keep babies to rent out-as matter
of morals alone. Every old bachelors
quarters will contain a nursery, and
clubs will be thing OF the past.-EX-
change.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12

Services at the Congregational
church next Sunday as follows In
morning the discourse will be on the
'TGrowth toward Liberalism, Toler-
ance and Unity" Anthem by the
choir" Exalt Him" Evening: Solo
by Miss Rogers, with violin acompa-
niment played by Mr.. Burckhardt.
Talk by the pastor on the familiar
hvmn-"Just as / am" by Miss
Charlotte Elliott. Special anthem
to the same words, by the choir.
Subject of character sermon. 1.-The
changed man, in nature, in name,
and in calling" There were good
audiences at both services last Sun
day: let there be a rally again all
along the line.
"A dance will be given at Bee
town on Christmas eve under aus
pices of the Black Jack club. Mus
ic will be furnished by the Badger
Club orchestra of Lancaster. Sup
per at Beetown hotel. Everybody
invited and a good time guaranteed.
A big company of favorites with
''Ole Olson in Spiritland, which
will be the attraction at the City
opera house Monday evening, Dec.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12

y The national livestock eX-
change held a meeting recently and
made some rules that will effect
farmers and stockmen Of this
region who ship stock to Chicago
or other points. Henceforth the
city exchanges will not send out
solicitors nor prepay telegraphlc
or telephone messages and will not
furnish free meals to the shipper
when he accompanies stock to the
market. Slowly but surely are all
city concerns putting the thumb
screws on the man behind the plow.
Closer and closer is coming the day
when the farmers must combine
for mutual protection. With every
thing else IN a trust the farmers
will have to be.
Time was, when the country
was new, that when a man found
bee tree he was allowed to claim
| it. cut the tree down and take the
honey. It is not so now. Recent
w two men who entered into a
neighbours timber lot and cut down
bee tree, carrying off 125 pounds
of honey, were arrested for trespass
and also sued for the value OF the
tree and the honey. On the trial
of the case they set up the defense
that the honey was theirs by right
of discovery. The court did not
see it that way, and they had to
pay 81 for committing the trespass,
S. for cutting down the tree, 800
for the honey and the costs in the
case
L. Muffiey Of Boscobel and
Mrs. Geo. w. Wilson Of WOrthlng-
ton, Mimi, are guests at the
editors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-12-12
FARMERS INSTITUTES.
Grant County ApportiOned Three for
this Winter.

There will be 1O3 farmers insti-
tutes held in the state this winter,
opening Dec. 1916, and closing with
the annual final roundup at Kau-
kauna, March Is II. Five conduct
ors are engaged for the season, with
the usual corps of assistants.
Grant county has been appor-
toned three meetings. Mt. Hope
gets one Jan. 1920 with F. H. Serb
ner in charge. The same conductor
will hold an institute at Burton Jan.
21-22. Geo. Wylie will be master Of
ceremonies at an institute to be held
at Livingston Jan. 21-22.