Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-09
Gruesome Experience of a
Former POtOsi Boy.
SEQUEL OF CHICAGO FIRE
Wedding Of Prominent Couple a
Surprise. Schools Resume.
Happenings of the Week.

Business is again assuming nor
NAL conditions and the festive holi-
days looked forward to by the
masses throughout the civilized
world have again passed into his
tory--notably the Chicago theater
fire, the horrors of which will leave
lasting impression upon the minds
and in the memory of thousands of
our people throughout the middle
west. In the succeeding years to
come when the citizens of our grand
universe are enjoying yuletide fes
tivities, relatives and friends Of
those who met so tragic death
will with bowed heads and saddened
hearts reflect on that awful catas-
trophe-th Iroquois holocaust.
Last Sundays issue of the Mil
waukee Journal made mention OF
DR.. Kaltenbach, a former Potosl
boy, now prominent dentist at
Kenosha, having been summoned to
Chicago and being successful in
identifying the bodies of two vic
Tins Of the Iroquois theater fire by
dental work he had done. Having
been the family dentist of the Van
Ingen's, the victims in question.
Postmaster Kaltenbach also has
clippings from Kenosha papers stat
ing that the fourth body the dentist
viewed he found to be one of the
| objects of his search, and then he
was obliged to undergo the trying
ordeal of viewing and inspecting
$50 bodies before he succeeded in
discovering the other unfortunate
member Of the family. In many
instances it was necessary to open
the mouth and even cut the lips Of
the charred corpse to establish this
manner of proof of Identification.
1t certainly was very gruesome
and unpleasant task-one the doctor
will not soon desire to be called on
/ to perform again.
Miss Mary Edwards returned on
Sunday afternoon to resume her
duties as assistant principal in our
high school.
A rather transformations wedding
was solemnized at the Congrega-
tional parsonage last Wednesday
evening when Rev Bennett pro-
nounced the vows that united Miss
Edna Thomas and Lake Roesch in
the bonds of holy wedlock. The
young couple had planned on get
ting married some time later in the
month, but in some manner the
secret leaked out and they decided
on making it a surprise to their
friends nevertheless, in which they
succeeded most admirably. The
bride is the accomplished daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Thomas of
British Hollow. The groom is the
only son of Mr.. and Mrs John
Roesch prosperous farmer Of the
town Of Potosi. The young people
are held in high esteem by everyone
and their countless friends extend
to them every wish for a long life
Of unalloyed happiness.
The ice harvest is on and the quail
ity is excellent.
Schools resumed Monday with
usual attendance. The vacation
was refreshing alike to teachers and
pupils. AS the days lengthen the
school work will strengthen, for the
winter season is the most favorable
for hard mental activity.
Prof. E. A, Reynolds of the high
school faculty reported for duty on
Monday morning after two wee ks
vacation.
The Clever Comedy company, the
last entertainment in the lecture
course for this season, will appear
in the city hall Monday eve,
January 11th This troupe comes
very highly recommended and
there is no doubt that they will
present a fine entertainment, the
best in the course for this season.
The subject of their presentation
is the beautiful pastoral play, "A
Down East Romance" and the
thrilling comedy, Peoples Predi
cament," joined into a unique per
Torrance. The five people of this
company are experienced and noted
actors as well as able singers and
they will interspelse their mirth
provoking and heart-rending scenes
with snappy songs of we'll known
airs. An evening of joy and
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