Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-06-03
COUNTY NEWS.
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Interesting Letters.
POTOSI.

POTOSI.
Archbishop Messmer, of Milwau-
kee, one Of the most highly res
pected dignitaries of his rank in the
Roman Catholic church confirmed
a large number of souls in ST And
rew's and ST. Thomas churches on
last Monday. About one hundred
were admitted to the full privilege
of the church at st. Andrews edifice
in the forenoon, and about forty at
ST. Thomas in the afternoon. The
Rev. Archbishop came from Platte
vile on Sunday afternoon, and was
met at Rockville escorted to the
St. Andrews parsonage by about
forty men On horseback and fifty
girls in white carrying banners and
flags. On Monday afternoon he was
escorted to the Potosi church in a
like manner. After the the impress
sive ceremonies were conducted here
the party was driven to the Potosi
landing where a delegation of Glass;
vile citizens were in waiting with a
launch to convey the high dignitary
to their home town where no doubt
he was received with as much
pomp and the usual courtesies ex-
tended to the distinguished guest.
A launch party including the fol-
lowing young people: The Misses
Lillian Schumacher, Ricca Keehner,
Cora Raisbeck, Messrs. G. J.
Ragatz, J. A.Seaton, Chris Keehner,
Henry Schumacher and Prof. Rey-
nolds, went to Dubuque Wednes-
day evening to hear Richard Mans
field Cor Emperor Richard, new
title by which he will be more
familiarity known should his great
popularity continue) in one of his
favorite roles, Geo. Brummel in
'sBeau Brummel." Mansfield un-
questionably ranks among the most
superb actors Of the present time, a
reputation he justly deserves, but
he has likewise gained much no.
toriety for being the biggest crank
who graces the American stage.
Miss Hannah FRANKIE returned
Monday morning after an extended
visit at Chicago and Peoria, I'll.
{ DIR. RAFFERTY, drove from Lancas-
ter to Potosi Sunday afternoon and
took the Burlington train Monday
morning for st. Paul where he goes
to attend a meeting Of the Mime
sofa State Dental association.
Ben Biers and wife were county
seat visitors last Thursday.
Miss Mary Meoska accompanied
George Morris and wife on their re-
turn trip to their Dakota home and
will spend some time visiting rela-
tives and friends in the Dakotas.
DR.. John S. Lewis and wife, of
Dubuque, are spending few days
at the old Lewis homestead in this
village.
Messrs. and Mesdames Joseph
Vogelsberg and J. FL. Doser were
among the passengers who took the
boat for Dubuque on Thursday.
Our schools will close Friday and
commencement exercises will be
held the evening. Of the same day,
to late to give an account Of the
doings with our news write up for
this week.
Mrs. Matthias Eslinger and daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Julia Bieler and Miss
Eta, of Dubuque, were guests of
friends here on Wednesday and
Thursday
Two carriage loads of our best
young men drove to Cassville Tues
day evening to take in the dance.
We presume they made an impress
sion on some of Cassville fair
damSels.
John Brogley the veterinary was
in town Thursday.
E. A. Berge is making some very
substantial improvements on his
residence which when completed
will add much to the appearance
and comfort of their home.