Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-09-06
BLOOMINGTON NEWS
Gathered by Our HuStling West
Grant Correspondent.


our fair, which is to be held on Sept.
II, Is, IA, and Is, Four days of
solid pleasure and profit to all. The
management announces with pleas
ure that the Slayton Jubilee Sing
ers, old favorit1es, here, have been
engaged for three days -Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday-to
furnish vocal fun on the grounds,
without extra expense to patrons Of
the fair. These eight colored people
(men and women) are considered
the leading colored jubilee singers
of the country, and the Slayton
bureau places them in the leading
cities of the United States. Wednes-
day will be free day for all school
children. Two good brass bands
will furnish music. There will be
two good ball games. The racing
promises to be the best ever seen
here. There are already goodly
number of entries. Anil Early, the
Darlington 2:25 PAGER, will be here;
about fifteen from Iowa, including
some by E. E. Wallace of Ma
tional, w. B. Bates of Independence,
E L. McGlathery of West Union,
the Darnell Stock Farm of West
Union, Robert Livingston of Rewey,
w. B. Dyer of Lancaster, Carthew
Bros, of Lancaster, with Frank
Mason, Ed Perrin of Beetown, with
several horses, DR.. Hurd of Bosco-
bel, and others. Our races are 60
ing to be fine sport. You must see
them. The athletic sports are a
great feature of our fair. Starting
with the 800 relay race, there is
sport enough on the program to ca |
together all the athletes of Grant
county. The premium list has been
carefully revised and increased in
nearly all departments. Come to
our fair and we'll give you good
time. Ask j. B. hidden, the
secretary, for particulars about
entries, etc.
Walter Schneyer, assisted by
Matt. Auel, Myron Davis, George
Hillery and Earl Brother, is build
ing a barn for Jesse Finn, Patch
Grove, dimensions being 4Ox6O.
Fran there they go to build one for
August Kalt, 32x56. Mr.. Schneyer's
barns have a great reputation, the
framework being especially fine.
Mrs. Tyrrell returned to Madison,
after a pleasant visit at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Davis.
Milt. Woodhouse, Robert Hos
kins, Oscar Brady and P. BARLEY,
accompanied by their wives, are
enjoying the week in Denver, the
occasion being the G. A. R. national
encampment. The Bartleys expect
to visit relatives in Kansas enroute.
Gerry Metzger, the Galena
groceryman, was in town Wednes-
day. He says that they recently
held meeting in Galena and de-
cided to hitch that town to the
proposed electric line. He thinks
the prospects are good for the
building of the road.
The Royal Neighbors held a
reception for Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
m md Jay Thursday evening. Several
nice pieces OF China ware were pre-
sented the newly married couple.
Mrs DR.. Cory and daughter,
Mrs. Eva Libby, are expected to
visit West Grant friends this month.
Mrs. Cory lives at Hartman, Tenn,
and daughter hales from Dakota.
Miss Glasier entertained some
friends on Friday evening. Misses
Ballantine had some friends at their
home on Saturday evening.
Prof. Tavern Brooks went to
Necedah Monday, where he will
take charge of the schools for the
ensuing school year. Necedah is a
town of about 1000 population in
Central Wisconsin.
Mrs. Spencer of Platteville is
guest at the home of w. HI. Brown
Mrs. Ernest Schultz and son
Walter of Prairie du Chen were
guests at the home of John Nc
HEWITT Sunday.
Miss Clara Holford departed for
Madison Monday, after an extended
visit with relatives here.
Miss Charlotte Witcomb is teach
ing in the Glass district, Wyalusing.
Miss Lizzie Wltherbee departed
10: Milwaukee Thursday, where
she will take up the study of
Kindergarten work in the Normal
school. Her many friends will re-
greet her departure.
A new boy at Fred Fishers Sat-
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