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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

Z
ped him out-plainly, also, there was
ground for the significant looks and
whispers behind the hand, plentiful all
through the room. 1t was part of the
game to consider that man snapped
out thus was specially favored by the
snapper. And Ellie had all along laugh
ed at Tom-pretending to Jack she
would have nothing to say to him, if
he did have a big river bottom farm,
to say nothing Of money in two banks
and expectations from his tough old
grandfather
Jack also had farm-upland, rich
and in good heart-but there was his
mother to look out for, and his blind
sister. He could never think of put
ting them off by themselves, and he
knew it was asking lot of a hand
some and imperious girl to live in the
house with them and accommodate her
ways to theirs. So, though he had an
understanding with Ellie, there was
no set engagement. He had let her
know how he found himself held and
hampered and was waiting for her to
study out the problem. She had known
that he loved her ever since she was
out of short frocks.
"Jack, reckon you'll get mitten,
maybe pair of 'em, for Christmas"
Polly Exum said in his ear as he shook
hands. Polly was a bouncing faxen
beauty, always laughing, with the
kindest heart in the world and the
most reckless tongue. She made no
bones of letting it be known that she
"loved Jack Immersion better'n pie
also that it was quite hopeless love
so long as Ellie Andrews was single.
"I'll git over it and marry somebody
"a preacher maybe" she said to Jack
himself. Therefore his conscience was
quite easy regarding her, although it
often seemed to him matrimonial provi-
dence had made big mistake. Why
did not Polly, pretty, laughing Polly,
love the rich Tom Wilson? Why also
did not Tom Wilson yearn to bestow
himself and his belongings on her
rather than on Ellie? But he kept his
speculations to himself and answered,
squeezing Polly's hand hard: why.
who has cut me out with you, Polly +?
never thought you'd go back on a
fellow this fashion,
He tried to speak reproachfully, but
wrath got the mastery. Polly giggled
comprehendingly "You know what
mean," she said. Then, with little
toss Of her head: There! Toms done
catched Ellie-he'll snap me dead sure
land I'll snap you. That'll give you a
chance-if you amt too bashful blind
to use it,
True enough, Tom did snap her. She
was off like shot, weaving away
after him, nimble, supple, light footed.
for all her ITO pounds. She was a
fine figure, tall, 1.-the, perfectly pro-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23
Compliments American Women.

Sarah Grand says that American
woman are, for the most part, more
thorough. more intelligent, better in
formed. larger minded, and more
agreeable to meet than their British
sisters. The average Englishwoman
is dull, idle, sluggish, and incompe-
tent; the average American is busy
bright, energetic and capable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23
Bids FOR Motor Cars.

The Bavarian government has re-
quested bids for tie delivery Of motor
cars, to be used on the Bavarian rail-
way lines in connection with the pres
ent steam service. The speed attain.
able for cars without trailer is to be.
on the main lines, forty-fve miles an
hour.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23
Rare Feat Of House Moving.

In Kansas City recently three
story brick house was raised 16O feet
up steep bluff. The house was car
red on strong framework OF tim
bers and raised by the turning OF 300
Jacks. divided into 80 groups.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

Constipation, headache, backache,
feel mean, no appetite, all run
down. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will make you we'll and keep
you well. Money back, if it fails.
35 cents. Tea or tablet form. j.
T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23
MONEY TO LOAN.

Parties desiring to borrow money
on good real estate security and
first-class rates can secure same by
calling on me. Office in the Baxter
block with the law firm of Brown &
Brennan. CHAs. M. KLARMAN,
Off lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23
Wears Gloves at Breakfast.

Among the. allegations of cruelty
made by an English husband, who
wants separation. is that his wife
makes him wear gloves at breakfast.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23
Professional Cards.

ACCOMPLISHMENT WATKINS & MOSES
Farmers Phone, So; Union Phone, SO.
Practice in all State and United States
courts. once over State Bank of Grant
County,
Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

once in Baldwin Block,
Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

PHYSICIAN-J. GODFREY, M. d.
once over postofice. Residence two blocks
northwest of Grand Central hotel.
Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

ATTORNEYS--CLEARY & CLEARY.
Practice in all courts. Specialttes-Col.
lections, loans and settlement Of estates.
Platteyllle, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

PHYSICIANS. e. HAssEL, M. D.
once over the Meyer-Showalter bank
Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

ATTORNEY-JoHN G.. CLARK.
Practice in all State and United States
courts. Office in Clark building.
Lancaster, wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

ATTORNEYS--BRo & BRENNAN.
Office Baxter Block.
Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

EUYAry rUBLIC-J. MARTIN BURGEsS.
Insurance and Collections. Acknowledge
ments.
Cassville, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

ATTORNEY-'W. w. GILMAN.
will Practice in all Courts.
Boscobel Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

ATTORNEY-W. E. HOWE.
Practices in all courts. Collections .
speciality.
Boscobel, Wisconsin.
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portioned and strong enough to hold
her own with half the men in the
county. Tom ran away from her man.
fully, but in wink she had him fast.
He was half head lower than she,
wherefore she looked down at him
captive with twinkling eyes. You all
amt playin' the strength of the game"
she said, smiling wickedly. Over the
river they do better. There it's catch
and kiss"
Suiting deed to word, she gave Tom
a resounding smack, then showed him
forward, blushing furiously, to take
hands with Ellie. Ellie had laughed
with all the rest, rejoicing, though,
that her turn had come before this in
novation. The rejoicing was, how
ever, premature. True to her word,
Polly snapped out Jack, and when he
had duly caught, kissed and passed
her on he called Ellie again to the
floor. She shook her head and tried
to sit still, but there was such uproar
roundabout she got up and began the
chase. 1t was half hearted pursuit
at first. Jack was evidently in little
danger. But when he rashly leaned
across the linked hands and blew a
kiss in her eyes she could do no less
than slip underneath and try to seize
him, but only in time to see him whisk
to the other side. Then, entering a
little into the spirit of the cross pur-
poses she knew lay back of the game,
she began a chase in good sooth-one
that lasted five long minutes and end
ed only when, breathless and painting,
she stopped still and found her quarry
run fairly into her hands.
slack, / always knowed she'd run ye
down at last. Make her kiss We to
bind the bargain Polly said joyously,
loosing one hand. Then to her part
ner she added coyly, Il don't know
what's to become O. us two unless we
can take each other for consolation"
"Why- why-Miss Polly, l hadn't
never thought O. it, but it might an
swer right down well,'' Tom said awk-
wardly, yet trying to be gay and airy
Jack stood facing Ellie with folded
hands and downcast eyes, the moral
and pattern of modest confusion, with
yet telltale Quivers at the corners Of the
mouth. After second or two Of wait.
ing he said plaintively: Miss Polly
Ellie don't play fair. What shall dc
about it?"
II reckon you had better marry her
Jest try So" Polly retorted, and Ellie
the high strung, the coquettish, after
one glance into Jacks illumined face
whispered very softly, II reckon SC
too"
They were married the next year
but not until Tom Wilson had carried
Polly off to the river bottom farm
There she proved herself still more a
friend of the lovers by stirring UP
Grandfather Wilson to court and mar
ry Widow Immersion. Blind Harriet
Of course went along with her mother
and became so great favorite with
grandfather he never rested until she
agreed to let the doctor and the big
hospital give her back some measure Of
sight-a thing Jack had urged all along
but for which she had never found
courage.
"And only think-it all comes out OF
a game of snap" Ellie said to her new
husband month after the infare. 3Pol
ly don't look the least like guardian
angel, but she has been better than one
to all Of us.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23
yEY--EIERMAN BUCHNER.

Alto BUCHNER
Practices in all State courts. Leans, col
lections and settlement of estates Court
commissioner for U. 5. courts and for Cir
cui. court of Grant County,
Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

A1TORNNY-W. e. SHIMMIN.
Attorney at law. Can practice tn all
courts. ONCE IA Basford Building, opposite
main entrance to Court House.
Lancaster. Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

PHYSICIAN-JoH A. GAULT
ONCE over Hatch Bros. drug store. Phone
No 40 oface, and % residence. Residence
corner Pine and Madison Streets,
Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

ATTORNEYS Lowry & CARrHrw.
Office In Ziegler Block
Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

PHYSICIAN---W. H. vANDUsEN. M. d.
Office over Henkel's store.
Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

PHYSICIANS. w. DooLITTLr, M. D.
Special attention given to diseases of
women and children. ONCE over Benefits
irug store. Phone 50.
Lancaster, Wisconsin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

DIR. @. 8. MOORE-DENTIsT.
Office over Hatch Bros,
Lancaster. Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

DIR. ]. w. GIBSON-DENTIsr.
Office in Postofice Block Office hours Z
to IL a. m. aud to p. m.
Lancaster Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-07-23

DRS. REED s. CARTER. DENTISTS.
Lancaster, Wisconsin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-31
RAILWAY MILEAGE
 INCREASES 4168 In Year Closing 118 Miles Con
 Structed in Alabama SOUTHERN STATES LEAD
Missouri Ahead in New Construction and Texas Comes Next-South- western Group Built 1243
 Miles in 1904.

Chicago. December 30.-The Railway Age of Chicago, vii say in it's issue of December 90:
 Railway building in the United States per cent compared wth-19O when 57S6 miles of new road were completed. Of ficial returns for the current year, not yet completes show that 416s miles of first track have been laid since January last or 299 lines in 43 states and territories That there would be a decrease in new mileage this year was a foregone conclu- sion on account of the general business situation.
 There Is a large amount of new work projected, much of which is still awaiting financing The revival of business how ever. since the presidential election has given an impetus to railway building which promises greater activity in 1905. While the day of parallel railroad build ing is practically over. there are many extensions and feeders projected which are needed to develop new territory and much important work designed to shorten main lines and reduce grades and curves is planned. One of the large western sys- tems has comprehensive plans of this nature and if this work is undertaken during the coming year it will mean much u contractors and dealers in material.
 The following table gives the details of the new mileage completed during the nest fwalvd months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-31
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

The State of Alabama, Jefferson county,
 Probate court, December 29. 1904
 This day came Thomas Bradley and fled his application in writing praying for a sale of certain lands therein de- scribed for the purpose of the distribu- ton of the proceeds arising therefrom among the several joint owners thereof, and alleging further that the following jcint owners are non-resdents of this state. to-wit: George Burton Crow. a minor of the age of four years, residing with his father, H. B. Crow at Ripley. w. Va. Helen Bishop Normecutt, a mil nor years of age, and Amy Lois Norme- cutt, a minor r years of age, both of whom reside with A. s. Bishop, their uncle and guardian at No. 5S12 Eartlett' street. Pittsburg, Pa, and John s. Storrs, residing at Cincinnati, o.
 It is ordered that the 3lst day of January, 1905, be set as a day for hear ine the said application and the testi- mony to be submitted in support of said application and the testimony to be sub niitted in support of the same. It is fur ther ordered that notice of the filing of said application and of the day set for hearing the same be given by publication once a week for three consecutive weeks in The Age-Herald, a newspaper publish ed in this county, notifying all parties tc appear and contest said application If they think proper so to do.
 SAMUEL F. GREENE. 12-31 -3t-sat. Judge of Probate.
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ALL ARE SATISFIED.
Payn Is Glad of Harmony Among New
 york Republicans.

New York. December 3O.--Senator De- pew and Louis F. Payn called at the office of Senator Platt' today and the three had q private conference, it is sup posed. over the result of tlfe senatorial contest. Mr Payn had been reported to be a staunch supporter of ex-Governor Blacks candidacy When Mir. Payn came out of the office he said:
 'I am glad to see Senator Depew win out, and l have congratulated him and told Senator Platt that 1t was all right Senator Depew and l have been friends for forty years. I have been advising Governor Black for some months that it would be bad policy for him to enter the race and neglect his business. I never believed that he should make the race. Everybody is satisfied and har- mony prevails in the party.
 "When I learned of the situation on Wednesday I told Black that 1t was all over and that Odell was for Depew Well, I'm glad of it. l am glad it's all over said Black. I told Senator Platt that there Is no bitter feeling and that Odell's leadership Is just as strong today as if ever was
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tion of the southern press and but for their prompt and generous assistantce our work would have been clogged and slow. Southern editors arose to the oc- casion and from the biggest of our city dailies to the humblest of our eoun- try weeklies, they have thrown all their intelligence and activity into the task of helping their own people and giving voice to the southern planters-letting each community, each state, know what the other Is doing and a most remarkable uranimity has been the result. It is a current belief that the farmers will not stand together, that they cannot be weld ed into coordinate body. There has been much foundation for this belief, but the psychological moment seems to have arrived when a spontaneous demand has gone up for the object upon which we are now working and the New Or leans meeting will have work cut out for it, the importance of which has not been equaled in the cotton history of the south
 Assuring you of my hearty apprecia- tion of the kindness of the Progressive union and anticipating q closer personal acquaintance with it's energetic member ship, l beg to remain
 Very sincerely yours,
 HARVEY JORDAN, "President Southern Cotton Growers Protective association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-31
1t,971,477 BALES
 HAVE BEEN GINNED
Census Bureau Shows Total of All Kinds Reported By Gnners to
 Be 12,1oe,e23 Bales.

Washington, December S0.-The final bulletin of the census bureau on cotton ginned in the United States up to Decem- Der 1S issued today places the number of bales at 1197l, AT counting round bales as half bales.
 The total number of all kinds of bales reported was 121o9,s2s. The totals re- ported for the various states were
 Alabama, 1,S29936 Arkansas 769, 7SS; Florida. 75713 Georgia 1,iS6l95; Indian Territory, 49l, 969; Kentucky, 1.252: Louisi- ana, S99 193; Mississippi. 1.A5,S24; Missouri. S9. 65S; North Carolina. 659.135; Oklahoma 294,O41; South Carolina 1,jS5725; Tennes- see, 271,S7O; Texas, SOSO,43S; Virginia, 15OO1.
 These figures cover the reports made by the agents of the census bureau up to December 1S last and are the total for that canvass. Up to the same date in 1905 s6,S of the entire crop had been ginned, while in 1902, s4 per cent. had been ginned up to that date.
 There will be two more canvasses, one taking the work up to January 16, next, and final one up to some date in March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-31
All Work and No Play
Makes Saks' a Dull Store

Store closed Monday, Jan. 2d. The new year arriving on Sunday, we have set apart Monday for the observance of the holiday. We need the rest and the change of routine that a holiday affords-it offers chance to get away from ourselves. to stop thinking shop and to enjoy a days pleasure. Will be back Tuesday, bright and early, ready to take up the years work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-31
ABOUT PRESS FACILITIES.
No Press Tickets Will Be Issued to ths
 Inaugural Ball.

Washington, December 30.-General H. V. Boynton, chairman of the inaugural press committee, has issued the follow ing statement:
 All applications for press facilities at the capitol on the day of the inauguration should be addressed to Major John M. Carson, chairman of the press committee for the capitol All applications for out side press facilities during the inaugural parade and at the inaugural ball should be sent to General Boynton. There will be no complimentary press tickets to the ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-31
.Can'A Stop It.

Chnstmas merely an incident, im- Poftant or course but not the sort of impor- tance to disturb tfI sale of Suits and Over coats. It has not bpped yet-we can't stop It, In tact, we don want to stop it, and so, thlS week, tween hristmas and New Year, accepted resignedIH Aas a dull one by the business world, h4S been busy at Saks'. That is because S3kk like nature, abhors a vacuum. We willy lot countenance dull times. We can't affArd to remain idle. And yet there is another taeon for the sales sue cess. 1T OFFERS VALUES. These are not imaginary fictiiioue Sl2 to $15 Suits and OVercoats, but real, bearing the genuing label of Louis SakS.
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such trade, business or occupation only at such place. For each place at which such trade business or occupation is carried on, separate license shall be issued, for which a separate license tax and separate license fee shall be paid. Sec. 19. Be it further ordained, That any person, firm or corporation, dealing in two or more of the articles or engag- in in two or more of the businesses, voca- tions callings or professions enumerated in Section 1 of this ordinance and for which license is required for each. such person shall pay for and shall take out license for each line of business, vocation, calling or profession
 Adopted December 21, 1904.
 w. M. DRENNEN,
 Mayor Attest: J. C. MURRAY. City Clerk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-31
SAILORS HOME PLANNED.
Object Is to Do Away With the Ob.
 noxious Crlmpng System.

New York, December 30. Plans for the erection of the largest and most com pletely equipped sailors home in the world. to be erected in this city are he- ing prepared for the American Seamen Friend society. The society has on hand S750,0O0
 Henry A. Roberts. shipping master of the seamen's Christian association said today:
 "The building will contain quarters ret only for seamen but for captains. en- gineers and other officers. A steam tender will he used to transfer the men to and from ships. and the captains will be able to ship a full company. every member of which is sober, without paying q cent bonus"
 The projectors of the undertaking ex- pect to get rid of the obnoxious "crinp- ing system and give it a death blow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-31
Total in 4s states and terri

tories ... 229 4l6s 17 Missouri leads with 72 miles of new line, and Texas is second with Sl2 miles, Six other states show over 200 miles each, as follows: Minnesota, 21 miles West Virginia, 237 miles; Mississippi 22s miles, Pennsylvania, 220 miles; Nevada, 215 miles, and California. POI miles. while Illinois is near the 200-mile mark with 1862 miles.
 The following tabulation shows the grouping of the new track:
 No Groups of Lines. Miles. New England states. e5o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-31

According to the last edition of Poors Manuel, the railway mileage of the United States at the close of 1903 was POT, 7S4 miles. The addition of the track laid during the past year makes the total main line mileage of the country in round numbers 2l2000 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-31
WINTER TOURIST
ates Via the Southern Railway.

Rates Via the Southern Railway. Excursion tickets are now on sale by the Southern Railway to all the popular winter resorts of Florida.
 For folder entitled, Winter Homes in the South" giving full information re- garding hotel rates; also for information regarding passenger rates and schedules. apply to J. H. HARRISON.
 District Passenger Agent. (Morris Hotel Bldg) 12-r-tf
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Open for business at the same old stand.
 PATTON'S PHARMACY
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upon the production of any
 numter of number of said
 stamps trading stamps,
 tickets, coupons cards or
 other similar devices ........ 200 % S65-Transient Physician. Each transient physician or yen
 dor of spectaeles or eye
 glasses or patent medicines
 or compounds sold as medi-
 cines by sample or other
 wise, per week ................ 15 % 366-Transient Physician. Each
 transient physician or ven-
 dor of spectacle or eye
 glasses or patent medicines
 or compounds sold as medi-
 cines, by samples or other
 wise when accompanied by
 music, per week .............. 25 % S67-Transent Dealer in goods,
 wares or merchant of any
 kind. (See Section 2) 36S-Trunks and Valises. Where
 principal stock in trade.
 Each dealer in ................ 15 % 369-Typewriting Machines. Each
 dealer in or agent for sale
 of .......................... 90 W S0-Undertaker. Each person, firm
 or corporation doing busi-
 ness as ................,....... 50 co Sn-Umbrella Mender or Repairer
 Eaeh ........-.-.............t.- oO S72-Upholsterer. Each person. firm
 or corporation conducting
 business of .................... 10 % S72-Veterinary Surgeon. Each
 person or member of firm
 acting as ...................... 25 OO 3H-Vegetables. When principal
 stock in trade. Each dealer
 In ........................ p % S75-Vinegar. Each manufacturer
 agent for vinegar or cider
 coca cola, celery cola or
 similar compounds. ........... 25 % 376-Wagons (SeeBuggies) S77-Warehouse or Weigher. Con
 ducting each ......... 50 % 37s-Water Company. Each ........ 25OO % 379-Watchmaker and Repairer.
 Each .......................... 10 % 3s0-Wine Depot. Each person,
 firm or corporation con
 dueting wine depot, where
 aduterated wines made in
 Alabam from Alabama
 grown grapes, and so la
 beled, are sold at wholesale
 or to consumers in original
 packages ...................... 100 % 2S1-Wood yard or dealer in wood.
 Conducting each .............. b % 3S2-Yeast Agent or Dealer. Each
 wagon used ................... % %
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Perhaps 1t is not etched enough: send 1t to the Gawk Engraving Co. Peoples phone 276.