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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
FIRE IN FOREST AND TOWN
Two Miles Of Woods Ablaze-Two Build
ings at Decatur Destroyed-L Loss In
Latter Blaze $155,OOO.

Peoria, Ill, Nov. .1S.-A forest fire,
which has already covered two miles
of country in the bottom lands about
two miles north of this city, has been
raging all day. Hundreds of acres of
timber land have been destroyed and
several large farms are threatened.
The farmers have united to fight the
flames.
Decatur, ILL.,. Nov. 1S.-Fire in the
Arcade department store, owned by V.
Levin & Co.. of Decatur and Dan
vile, Quilted the department store and
the Decatur hotel adjoining. Fifteen
operators of the Macon County Tele
phone company were lowered from the
third floor by ropes. Loss on depart
ment store, $4,000; on hotel, $4,000;
on buildings owned by A. Wait, $780,
600; other losses, $4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
PURE FOOD IN INDIANA
Not Much More Than Half the the Butter,
Vinegar, Honey and Jellies Is
Probably Wholesome.

indianapolis, Nov. 1S.-Louis Bris-
toll, deputy state food inspector, and
Professor 7. w. Smith, chemist, of
this city, who are employed by the
state board of health to investigate the
question of food adulteration in this
state, have completed their work. Their
report shows that about Al per cent.
of the foods examined by the inspec-
tors was found to be adulterated. But
ter, cream of tartar, baking powder,
vinegar, apple butter, maple strip,
strained honey and jellies were test
ed in eighteen cities of the state and
the report is based on this examina-
tiOn
incidentally the fact that so large
a percentage of the goods examined
was found to be impure is used as an
argument in favor Of the establish
ment Of a pure food laboratory in this
state where chemical analysis of sus-
pected foods can be made with a view
of raising the standard Of goods sold
in Indiana. The cities where the
goods were examined are Indianapolis,
Pendleton, Anderson, Marion, Muncie,
Wabash, Warsaw, Fort Wayne, Bluff
ton, Lebanon, Greenfield, Noblesville,
Lafayette, Greencastle, Bloomington,
Columbia City, Hartford City and Shell
byville
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
AIRS Well That Ends Well.

st. Louis, Nov. 1S.-Miss Anna Eos
ter. of st. Louis, was so bashful that
it required fifteen minutes coaXing on
the part of her fiance, George Melon.
aid, of Denver, before she would agree
to enter the office of George Caugh-
Ian, the marriage license clerk at East
st. Louis, who refused to issue the Ii
cense unless both parties were present
On Caughlan's agreement to close the
door Miss Foster entered the office. \
few minutes later the couple were mar
ried by Justice Of the Peace Hender.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
REPORT NOT UP TO DATE
Events of Importance That Don't Appear
in the Rastoropny Dispatch.

In the RastOrOpny Dispatch.
London, Nov. 1S.-The fact that the
Russian torpedo boat destroyer Ras-
toropny which arrived at Chefoo
Wednesday left Port Arthur much
later than the date of General Stoes-
sells published report, which relates
nothing later than Nov. 3, is regard
ed as significant. Apparently, how
ever, Toxic has not yet received as
late news as is contained in the re-
port of United States Consul General
Fowler, at ChefOo, which was trans
mitted to the state department at
Washington yesterday.
Special dispatches from Tientsin re-
port a heavy bombardment of Port
Arthur as late as Nov. II, and nightly
sorties by small parties of Russians,
who lose heavily by bayonet fights.
These reports give no reliable details,
but concur in statements that guns
are wearing out and that the Russian
ammunition is becoming scarce. The
Daily Telegraph's Tientsin correspond
ent says he has received a report that
the Japanese have suddenly advanced
In the direction of Mukden. from
which place they are now only twelve
miles distant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
Had - Compass, but Got Lost.

Calumet, Mich, Nov. Is. = John
Dinwiddie, an employe of the Milwau-
kee road, left Claiming a few days
ago for a short deer hunt and did not
return as soon as expected. A search
ing party was organized and he was
found near Republic, after he hadwan-
dered helplessnessly for many miles
through the woods for two days and
a night. Dinwiddie had a compass,
but did not know how to use it. He
ger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19

Washington, Nov. IS. The con-
sensus of opinion as expressed here
to the president is that if the tariff
is to be revised the work should be
taken up at an early date; but thus
far no decision has been reached in
regard to the matter, and none will
be reached until the president has had
opportunity thoroughly to discuss the
subject with members of congress
generally.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
Herman Grimm Reelected.

The county board at it's evening
session Thursday recognized the
able services rendered by Herman
Grimm of Cassville1 by re-electing
him for a term of three years as
trustee of the asylum and county
home.
The expression was so favorable
for continuance of Mr.. Grimm's
administration that rising vote
was called for and every member
responded with alacrity in testify
ing to the worth of the Cassville
man in the important position he
has held for a long term of years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
THE neutrality-suspicious..

Never in the history of the ma
ton has the republican party won
such victory as the one recorded
Nov. 9Th. DIT was a veritable land
slide and the most sanguine were
taken off their feet by surprise.
1t is fortunate for the country as
well as for the party, that the man
who occupies the chair Of the chief
executive is level-headed man, and
while the verdict of the people is a
fiattering compliment to Theodore
Roosevelt, it will not demoralize
him.
He will continue to be the presi-
dent of all the people, and although
the congress is top-heavy, the inter-
ests of the minority will neither be
overlooked nor neglected.
1t has been argued that the presi-
dent gained Office through accident,
and that but for the death of Presi-
dent Mckinley he would never have
occupied the exalted position. While
is is true that for three and one
half years he has been filling the
unexpired term of his predecessor,
and has attempted to carry out the
policy Of the late President McKin-
ley, it is also true that many new
propositions have presented them
selves for settlement, and he has
always been equalIto the occasion.
He is today, in stronger sense
than ever before, the peoples presi-
dent elected by popular vote, and
bya majority so pronounced that
there is no question about the
sentiment behind him.
The signal vicrory of the party
was largely due to the confidence
which the president inspired sand
his judgment Con | all the great
questions with which The Ohas had
to deal is commended by the people.
President Roosevelt is not a policy
man. This fact has been so freely
demonstrated that it was long since
well.established. He possesses strong
convictions and the courage to
stand by them. This is what the
people admire. Much will be ex-
pected of him but he hasI hever dis
appointed them.
The next congress will be so
strongly republican that it will be
open to all sorts of criticism. There
will be danger of extravaganza,
and careful conservative judgment
will be necessary. q -
The country was never more pros
porous than it is today and the out
look for the next four years is very
encouraging. The republican party
will be equal to anysemergencies
which nav a1sica
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
Death List Now Totals Four.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Nov. Is. =
Ralph C. Savoye and J. L. Smith, both
of Grand Rapids, are dead of injuries
sustained in the Pere Marquette rear
end collision of passenger trains at
Elmsdale. These two deaths bring the
total fatalities Of the wreck to four.
The report that the body Of the col
ored porter of the Saginaw train was
dug out of the wreck proved untrue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19

Lancaster is good city to live in
and buy in. The principle of the
republican party is protection of
home industries and if this is good
policy for a nation it certainly
should be for city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19

Republican eagles and democratic
ROSTERS will now go way back to
allow the American turkey to be
seen and heard.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
Harvest Adjourns a Court.

Paris, ILL.,, Nov. 1S.-Owing to the
lack of corn huskers in this vicinity
Judge Kimbrough adjourned court un-
til Nov. % to give jurors, litigants,
and witnesses a chance to harvest the
corn crop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
Indy to Support Trautmann.

Springfield, ILL.,, Nov. Is. = Pefore
leaving for his home at Greenville
Representatives. Elect G. J. Indy told
friends about the Leland hotel that he
will support William e. Trautmann.
of East st. Louis, for speaker.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19

1t now appears that Maryland is
to divide it's electoral vote, giving
Roosevelt one and Parker seven,
owing to many voting for the first
republican elector and failing to
vote the others, though their in
tention was to vote for Roosevelt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19

Business in every part of the
country rejoices in Roosevelt's cleo
ton and manufacturers all over the
country are making ready for four
more years of prosperity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19

That Thanksgiving turkey is still
strutting around waiting for the
butcher and wondering what has
happened he is being fed so we'll.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19

The treasury department at Wash
ington complains of shortage of
small bills. That is a chronic con-
dition with some persons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
Irrigationists See a Bull FIGHT

Ell Paso, Nov. 1S.-The National IT.
rigation convention adjourned at noon
to allow the delegates to witness a
bull fight in Juarez, Mexico.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
Church DESTROYED nv Fire.

Indianapolis, Nov. Is. = The Meri-
dian Street Methodist church was to-
tally destroyed by fire. The loss Is
$4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
Big Forces Said To Be Engaged
in Turning Movement on
the Shakhe.
BATTLE SAID TO BE IMMINENT
Consul General Fowler Cables Crit.
cal Situation at Port Arthur.
Japs Have All the Outer Forts. He
Says-Stoessel's Dispatch to the
Gear Not Up to Date as
Given Out.

Mukden, Nov. 1S.-It is reported
that 10000 japanese troops have been
landed at New Chwang, and 10000
others at Pitsewo, and that a turning
movement on the Russian right is eA-
pected.
Washington, Nov. 1S.-Consul Gen.
eral Fowler has cabled the state de-
partment from Chefoo, under date of
yesterday, that the situation at Port
Arthur is extremely critical, the outer
forts having fallen into the possession
of the Japanese.
Mukden, Nov. Is. - Everything has
continued quiet up to the present mo-
ment, but it is confidently believed
that fighting will be renewed today.
st. Petersburg, Nov. 10. - The dis
patch from General Stoessel brought
to Chefoo by the Rastoropny is very
optimistic as it is given out officially
here. Stoessel assures the emperor
that he can hold out until the Baltic
fleet arrives. The latest date in the dis.
patch, however, as published is Nov. 3.
StOessel rejOices that On this day, which
was the anniversary Of the emperors
accession to the throne, the garrison
had finally repulsed nine-day attack
by the japanese. There is great re-
Joicing here, which is tempered by pri-
vate information that the gallant COM
mander Of the garrison has been
wounded. General Stoessel was struck
in the head by splinter from shell
while he was personally directing the
repulse Of a particularly desperate as
sault, but the wound is not serious
and General Stoessel has not been
obliged to relinquish command.
Later News Is Not Unfavorable.
Other information sent by General
Stoessel, which has not been divulged
for strategic reasons, it is stated by
the war office is by no means unfa-
vorable. While the garrison is now
hemmed in in the citadel itself not one
of the main forts has been taken. The
garrison has been provisioned and
fresh ammunition has arrived. The re-
port that the armored cruiser GromO-
boi has been injured at Vladivostok
is confirmed. The vessel grounded as
she was returning to the harbor from
trial trip after the repair of the in
Juries received in the fight with Adj
miral kamimura's squadron; but at
the admiralty the injuries are said to
be slight.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
Bomb Exploded at Barcelona.

Barcelona, Nov. 1S.-By the explo-
sion of bomb in the Rue Fernando
six persons were injured, one of them
fatally.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19

That ''big stick" didn't frighten
the multitude after all. Evidently
they liked it. FIJI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19

A surgeon has declared that he owes
it to his patients to quiet his nerves
by playing golf before undertaken an
operation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
Rheumatism

Is one Of the constitutional
diseases. II manifests itself
IN local aches and palms,
Infialned joints and stiff
muscles,-but it cannot be
cured by local applications.
1t requires constitutional
treatment acting through
the blood, and the best IS a
course Of the great medicine
Hood sSarsaparila
which has permanently
cured thousands Of cases.
For testimonies Of remarkable cures
send for Book On Rheumatism. No. z.
c. ]. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
MRS. THOS. MARSHALL.


Mary Ann Gates, was born in the
town of Lancaster, Oct. %, 1860,
and died at her home 3 miles east
of this city, Nov. 18th, 1904, of
asthma, after an extended illness,
aged 81 years 16 days. She was
married to Thos. Marshall in 1880
and their union was blessed with
five children, all of whom survive;
they are Archie, Misses Daisy and
Nellie at home, Mrs. Dora Bass and
Mrs. Nellie Brandemuhl. Her
husband also survives her, besides
her father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Gates, of Beetown, and
a number of brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Marshall was highly re-
spected and dearly beloved by all
who knew her. The funeral which
was largely attended was conducted
from the Dodge church south of
Bloomington and interment took
place in Dodge cemetery, Rev.
Weatherby officiating.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19
Deaths of the Week.
MRS. JOHN NESTING

Mrs. John Westing died at her
home in Clear Lake, Iowa, Nov.
18th 1904, after a long and painful
illness OF cancer OF the breast, aged
4S years.
Florence M. Walker was born in
North Boston, Mass, Sept. 18th
1856, and came with her parents to
Potosi in 1866. She was married to
John Westing in November 1875,
and they resided in this county
until five years ago, when they re-
moved to Mason City, Ia, and later
to Clear Lake.
G.. W. Knapp went to Clear Lake
the latter part of last week and was
present at the time of her demise,
and with her grief-stricken husband,
and Mrs. AIDE, who cared for her
during her last illness, accompanied
the remains to this city arriving
here Wednesday noon.
She leaves besides her husband,
one sister, Mrs. G.. w. Knapp OF
this city, and a brother, D. V.
Walker, of Canada. She was the
mother of one son, who died at the
age of three years.
She was a member of the Rath-
bone sisters who attended the
funeral in a body, which was con-
Quoted from the Episcopal church
in this city, Thursday of this week.
Rev. Evans, rector of the church
officiating. Interment took place in
the Boice Creek cemetery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19

The country was never more pros
porous than it is today and the out
look for the next four years is very
encouraging. The republican party
will be equal to anysemergencies
which may arise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-11-19

Mukden, Nov. Is. = Everything has
continued quiet up to the present mo-
ment, but it is confidently believed
that fighting will be renewed today.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-02-18
Our Correspondents.
PoSSn1n Creek.

Possum creek has been on a
boom for few days.
The recent rain and storm did
considerable damage to some of
our farmers.
Our school closed last Saturday.
A nice pro gram, consisting Of rec
itations, declamations and dlalogs,
was rendered and enjoyed by the
patrons and friends present. AS
usual on such occasions, the hospi-
tality of the people was only limit
ed by the size Of the basket, and a
bonntcous dinner was served. NJ.
S. Gladish, the teacher, is entitled to
the credit for teaching an excellent
school.
Sugar and molasses making will
soon be the order of the day as
some of our neighbors have already
opened their orchards.
Jesse B. Lutes and wife visited
at W. II. Lutes's Sunday.
Jacob Hawn is doing a rushing
business with his sawmill this week.
a. J. Lincoln fnear Shrum pass
ed thru our neighborhood last week
buying cattle.
Success to THE Press.
"AsEMoNE."
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-02-18
IaGins

arrived too late for / st week.
Manuel Manning visited special
friend in Latin Sunday.
Moses Fenturf- is still confined to
his room.
Fred Clippard and wife visited
Mrs. Clippard's parents Saturday
night and Sunday.
Miss Della Rhodes left for home
Saturday accompanied by Miss
Stella Fisher.
Miss Este Snider is very sick of
grip.
Miss Daisy Winters of Cape CIR
ardeau will spend her vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. F,
Winters in this village.
G. f. Kinder made business trip
to Dexter last week.
R.A. Price, the Glen Allen factory
foreman, was in this place Sunday.
Lewis Dalton and wife visited
relatives in Marble Hill Saturday
and Sunday.
Miss Laura Strong visited Miss
Daisy Winters Sunday.
Henry Rose is rapidly recovering
from a seige of sickness.
YOUNG REUBEN.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-02-18
Cane Greek.
is reasonably good.

Health is reasonably good.
Cane creek has been on a boom
recently and much damage was
done to farm lands along It's course.
Alfred Davis is moving to Per-
kins creek.
George Critics, who has been log
ging in New Madrid county, is up
home again. He made from five to
eight dollars & day.
Wesley Bess is moving to the
Hollis place,
James Null says the peaches have
not been killed. He has 300 Elberta
Queen peach trees that are now four
years old.
Abe Bess is moving to the old
Bess farm.
James Null has closed his school
and is back on the farm.
"Uncle Nick" Null, who is 80
years old, and who procured a di
vorce from his second wife at the
last September term Of court, has
recently married the same woman
again; so wife number 2, now be-
comes wife number 3. What capers
Cupid does cut!
We are going to vote 'er dry
down here. | See that echo" in
the columns of the Banner, is
against local option. Well, we
can't see it that way in this neck o
the woods. Now Mr.. Echo" Just
watch the south end of the county
vote 'er dry by about three-fourths
majority. But it is astonishing
that men, in the face of statistics, his
tory, civilization and lntemperance
will talk like Mr.. Echo" does,
Now, Mr.. echo" square yourself
and be a man, You know you
haven't the least argument for your
position. A REPUBLICAN,.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-02-18

In its proper column in this issue
of THE Press appears the announce
ment of Hon. Jerry B. Burks of
Pennington, who is seeking, at the
hands of the democrats of this,
Twenty-seventh judicial circuit, the
nomination to the office of judge Of
the Circuit court. Mr.. Burks spent
q day or two in Marble Hill the
first of the week, looking after his
interests and getting acquainted
with our people. He is gentle
man of clever appearance and is
said to be lawyer of ability, and
well qualified for the important po-
sit,on to which he aspires. He will
visit our county again in the near
future when he will spend more
time with our people.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-02-18
Glen Allen.

Our town is on boom. The stave
factory is running on full time and
the saw mill will be here soon.
VIM. Swan bought Il fine span ef
mules recently.
Mrs Rachel Drum has bought DIR.
J. X. Smiths residence. Rumor has
it that he will build.
Our road boss, Peter Welker, is
doing some work on the roads.
VIM. Harris, A. l. Gibbs's son-in-
law, has purchased a farm in our
county. Gladly welcome you Mr..
Harris.
D. J. Bennick of Flat River is
visiting home folks a few days.
H. F. Rhodes had business at the
county capitol last week.
There is some talk of new post
master in Glen Allen.
J. W. Dunaway of Cravelten was
in our town last week.
Mrs. Stamm is very i'll at this
writing.
Uncle Billy Rhodes is quite sick.
Mrs. Ray of Grassy brought in a
fine lot of mapfessugar Saturday.
John Yount OF Bessville was in
our town Monday.
Mrs. Mary Gillian of Cape Girar-
deau is visiting her sister, Mrs: J. A.
Berry this week,
The one-year-old daughter of Ed.
Williams was fatally burned last
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-02-18
lL4ffin.

John F. Winters having closed a
most successful term Of school at
Dudley, has returned home.
Moses Penturf is reported conva-
lcScent.
Our public school will close Sat
urday.
6. f. Kinder made a business trip
to Cape Girardeau Sunday.
Miss Laura Strong has been quite
sick the past week.
Henry Rose is still quite sick.
Frank Eldrachc., has moved to
Glen Allen.
Fred S. Clippard made a business
trip to St. Louis Monday.
REUBEN.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-02-18
Local option Campaign.

TO the people of Bollinger county:
Take notice, that on Monday,
February %, 1904, at 1 O'Clock p.
M, of that day, at the courthouse in
Marble Hill, Bollinger county, Mo-,
the Local Option Campaign of Boil
linger county will be organized, and
County Committee appointed, con-
sisting of eight members, one from
each municipal township of the
county, to have general supervision
of the Local Option Campaign in the
respective townships, subject to the
County Committee; also Committees
on Finance, Literature, Publications
and Public Speaking
If you are democrat and believe
in sobriety and happy homes; come
and help us.
If you are a republican and love
your neighbor better than you love
the saloon; come and help us.
If you are a socialist and feel that
it is wrong for dealers in intoxicating
liquors to live in luxury while the
wives and children of their unfortu-
nate victims live in want; come and
help us.
If you are prohibitionist; you
will come and help US.
This campaign will be made. in the
interest of humanity and not in the
interest of any religious sect; politi-
cal party; individual for personal ag-
grandizement, place or locality.
Ii local option is right, the Lord
will raise up armies to fight its bat
ties; and if the Lord is with us, who
can be against US. Gird on the armor
of righteous cause and come out for
the women and little children of Boil
inger county.
T. 81. JENKINS, w. K. CHANDLER,
Secretary, Chairman,
Temporary Campaign Committee
for Local Option Election.