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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
PAID FOR CHURCH GOING.
Cashier Man Wants Inheritance from
Mother Without Attending.


Whether s. per day is sufficient COM
pensatiOn for attending church is the
question confronting Peter Paulsen of
Cashier. When Paulsen's mother died
she left her son 1900, to be paid to him
in fifteen annual installments on cOndi-
ton that he attend regularly a little
church near Cashier. The old lady was
devoted attendant Of this church. Only
illness was to excuse the sons nOn-at-
tendance. Paulsen wanted the money,
but objected to the conditions mad after
his mother died he took the case into Cir
cut Court, asking relief from the COM
pulsory church attendance. Judge Fruit
ruled that the money would have to be
earned by faithful attendance at religious
devotions. Paulsen then appealed to the
Supreme Court, where the decision of
Judge Fruit has just been sustained.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
FOX LAKE IN FIRE DANGER.

Gale Spreads Blaze of Burning Resi-
dence, but Flames Are Checked.
Fox Lake was threatened for a while
with a disastrous fire which started in
the residence of JIG. Davis and was soon
beyond control. The high wind carried
embers to the residences of W. III. Muir
ply and H. FL. Weisel. Bucket brigades
after strenuous work got the fire under
control before the Murphy and Weisel
residences were greatly damaged. !. The
Davis place is a total loss. The Fox
Lake hotel was in great danger also.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
KEEPS COIN 1O1 YEARS.

Aged Man Receives Piece of Money
When Born and Dies Centenarian.
Daniel Burdick of Beloit died Sunday,
aged 101 years. lie was born in the
State of New York and lived in Illinois
and Wisconsin for half a century. He
has been very feeble for several years.
Among the things he has treasured is a
coin given him by a family friend when
he was a baby The coin, which bears
the date of his birth, 1905, has never left
his presence
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
when Women Carry Pistols.

Evidently the man was a footpad.
The woman did not quail.
On the contrary she took a pistol
from her muff.
you horrid thing" she said, 'if this
was loaded and 1 knew how to cock it
I'd make you go right away"
Before he got over his astonisb aent
the police arrived. = Philadelphia
Ledger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
Svmpathy and NIarriame

Does love follow sympathy? Summed
up in these words is a troublesome
problem which recently confronted a
girl whose charms had made her popu-
lar with both male and female friends.
4 man asked her to be his WIFE She
liked him very much, more than any
other man she knew, in fact, and there
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
MRS. PAULY NOT INCENDIARY
Eau Claire Woman Acquitted of Ar
son CHARGE.

Elizabeth Pauly, charged with arson,
has been acquitted in Eau Claire. The
trial lasted nearly two weeks mad includ-
ed sensational testimony. Her son and
daughter were in constant attendance at
the trial and kissed their mother after the
verdict. She was accused of setting fire
to a rented house and the circumstantial
evidence was adduced by the State. The
woman is 81 years old and was i'll during
the trial.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
Wisconsin
State News
PAYS 500 FOR $4,000 GAS.
Retired Milwaukee Merchant Pleads
Guilty to Stealing the Fluid.

retired Milwaukee Merchant Pleads
Guilty to Stealing the Fluid.
Charles Ross, retired Milwaukee
hardware merchant, charged with the
theft of $4,000 worth of gas from the
Milwaukee Gas Light Company, pleaded
guilty and was fined 800 and costs, with
an alternative of six months in the coun-
ty Jail, by Judge Neelen in the District
Court. The fine was paid. The maximum
penalty for the offense is 800 or one
years imprisonment. On a second war
rant charging the larceny of gas from the
Milwaukee Gas Light Company Ross,
who is owner of several apartment houses.
was again arrested. A plea of not guilty
was made in the District Court. The
new warrant charges theft of gas for
furnace, boiler and water heating use at
another apartment house. The amount of
gas taken is not specified.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
Dirt on Furniture.

Always wipe furniture with a cloth
wrung out of lukewarm water to which
a little vinegar has been added, and
let it dry before applying the polish.
The vinegar and water will remove the
dirt, and the wood will take a better
polish
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
Briefs from BiIIviIIe.
most IN this country

What we need most in this country
is less law and more true living.
Don't give way to the blues. This is
a bright old world and the prospect is
the next ones blazing!
All can't have the wisdom of Solo
mon but, come to think of it, Solo
mon didn't have so much when he
came to take stock-Atlanta Constitu-
tion
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
He Tries Twice TO Die.

After cutting his throat in an effort to
end his life, George Root, a farmer liv
ing in Medina, climbed to the top of a
windmill and jumped to the ground. His
legs were fractured in several places and
other bones were broken, but indications
are that he will survive.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25

Heirs Agree Out of Court and ReIa-
tiVes Get Liberal Amount.

tiVes Get Liberal Amount.
The Schandein will case has been set
tied out of court. When the case was
called before Judge Halsey in Milwau-
kee, George p. Miller, representing Eric
Heyl, son of Jacob HeyI, as guardian adj
litem, said the terms of adjustment had
been agreed upon. The terms of the set
element were not disclosed, but it is I'm
derstood Mrs. HeyI has made liberal pro-
vision for her brother and sister, the con-
testants of the will, being satisfied with
having indicated the name of her mother.
The estate is estimated at $4,OOO,OOO to
$1,000 600.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
SEE NEW DANGER FOR DELLs.
Qartzite Plant to Eat Up Beauty of
Winconsin River.


Baraboo and vicinity are up in arms
over che report that the American Refrac-
tory Company of West Virginia. has pur-
chased fifty-seven acres of land on DEVILS
lake, to use the quartzite rock for cement
brick. The rock will be shipped to Pc
oria, H., where a large plant is estab-
Iished. The protest made by the citizens
is on the ground that the removal of the
rock will in time ruin the place as sum-
mer resort.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
Youth Pounds Dynamite Cap.

Howard McNiel, young man of Pleas
ant Prairie, was badly injured by the ex-
piosion of a dynamite cap, which he
struck with stone Two fingers on each
hand were blown off and the boys face
was terribly burned. lie will survive.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
Alderman Charged with ASS

Alderman Galloway of Sheboygan is un-
der arrest on the charge of assaulting
Lewis Levine, a street car conductor and
a cripple.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
ENTIRE TOWN UNDER WATER.
Ice Gorge Causes Disastrous Flood
on Chippewa River.

The little village of CObban on the Chip
pewa river has been entirely under water.
An ice gorge which formed below the vii
lage backed the water up until the houses
were submerged. The people of the vii
lage camped on a high piece Of ground
waiting for the flood to subside.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
North Freedom Bank Is Closed.

Bank Examiner Bergh of Madison has
closed the bank of North Freedom. No
cause was given for closing the institution.
The deposits are 100000 and the capital
5 $4,000 and it is said that there is
plenty Of money to pay creditors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
sIi1,vaukeean Freezes to Death.

Frank Koonzenski, a woodsman, %
years old, was found dead near Pembine.
He disappeared March 2 and it is belieY-
ed was overcome and frOze to death in
the big storm Of that date. His home is
in Milwaukee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
KENOSHA is GROWING FAST.

IODuIaLlOh NSsifIy lO,UUU, IhcFe8se
of $500 in One Year.
That Kenosha is growing fast is shown
by the new directory of the city which
has just been issued by A. G. Wright of
Milwaukee. The $500 names in the di-
rectory show that Kenosha has pOpula-
ton of 1880. The increase since 1905
is over 1900. At the present rate Ke-
nosha will pass the $4,000 mark before
1908, and the city will be the second in
taken.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
COED SAVES A DORMITORY.

WInnlng state OFatOF OF LaWftHce
University Is Made Heroine.
The; presence of mind and bravery of
a coed prevented a serious fire at Orms-
by hall, Lawrence university, Appleton.
A young. lady lighted the gas and acct
dentally Set the lace curtains on fire. Miss
Martha Irish, who won the State orator
zeal contest at Beloit March p, rushed
into the room, tore down the flaming cur
tains and shades and saved Ormsby hall.
Miss Irish is from BaraboO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
SON Fails to Rescue bIOther.

While Mrs. Anne Harding, aged 63, was
gathering driftwood from the lake at Ra-
cine. she drowned. Her son made an eff
fort to save his mother, but was himself
pulled from the water unconscious by his
father.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25

Notice is served on story writer's that
the demand Of the times is q novel so
interesting that the woman reading it
while waiting for her husband to come
home, forgets all about the clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25
First Train Over Ladysmith Line.

The first passenger train to 60 over the
new Owen and Northern railroad was the
Irish Express" which arrived in Lady
smith with a party of excursionists from
Fern. The trip was made in two hours.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25

When it was seen that the whole city
was in danger of destruction, the people
became wild with excitement and fear.
Household goods were taken from homes
and the iremen were left alone to fight
the big blaze.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25

Some women have such good friends
that when they wear atroclous clothes
the friends say they are in advance
Of the styles"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25

Double Blaze Eats from Both Ends
to Center of VILE

Double Blaze Eats from Both Ends
to Center of Village.
Pardeeville was nearly wiped out by
fire at an early hour Saturday morning,
when two business blocks, in opposite sec
tions of the city caught fire and the flames
spread over the business portion, causing
loss of at least $4,000. Ten business
houses were destroyed. The PardeeviIle
fire department was unable to play upon
the blaze for half an hour because of de-
feet in waterwOrks. Aid was called from
several of the surrounding cities, but the
fire was under control when they arrived.
A fire was discovered in the William
Hughes department store and in w. A.
Halls saloon at 80 o'clock in the morn
ing. A high gale spread the fire rapidly
and when it was finally under con-
troll, ten business houses had been de-
stroyed. The losses are as follows:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-04-25

All Albania mourns the loss of the
Princess Uirditse
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-29
CHURCH AND CLERGY.

Bishop William Stang, the noted Mas,
sachusetts bishop, has had read In the
churches of his diocese a letter de-
nouncing dancing In strong language.
Rev. HeImer T. Smidt pastor Of
Christ church, Chicago, has accepted
an appointment from the Chicago Tract
society as director of it's work among
the Germans Of the city.
Rev. ]. S. B. Hodges. one Of the old
Tst pastors IN Baltimore and rector for
the past thirty-fve years OF old st.
Pauls Protestant Episcopal church in
that city, retires from the passionate of
the church as rector emeritus.
A copy OF John r. Motifs book, "The
Pastor aud the Modern Missions" has
been presented to every pastor in the
New England conference through TIE
generosity Of Mrs. ]. A. Woolson. the
Hon. e. II. Dunn and DR.. T. NJ. Tay-
lor.
Mgr Gomez Pimenta Of Mariana,
Brazil, up to his denth, short time
ago, had the distinction Of being the
only Roman Catholic bishop OF the
negro race ia the world. There are nu.
merous notable clergymen in that
church with traces OF colored blood In
their veins, but Bishop Pimenta was
the only full blood negro bishop.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-29
CURRENT COMMENT.

It Is none too early to begin the agi-
tatlon for a safe and sane Thanksgiv
ms, particularly as regards football OF,
that day.--Atlanta Constitution.
Any one In doubt as to whether pull.
power and boundless nerve can defy
public opinion should ask the deposed
insurance magnates. - Louisville Her
aid.
The duty OF juror is so irlsoms
that most men make eIery possible
effort to escape IT, and it is desirable
not to add to its terrors.-P hiIadelphis.
Record.
1t is dreadful thing that the seconc
city in the United States Is not able
10 protect lis citizens after nlghtfall.
Chief Collins confession would be dis
crsditahIe TO any mining town In the
wild vest Baltimore Sun.
The fact that 9,9s2 suicides were re-
ported IN the United States last year,
figure surprising the total Of any
previous twelyemonth, Is dark pie
ture. but there's a mildly bright side
to e. An expanding suicide rate Is a
part Of the price paid for advancing
civilization. Suicide follows civillza-
ton as regularly as trade follows the
dag. Hartford Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-29
THINGS THEATRICAL.

Pretty Lolita Faust plays an impor
tant part In wonderland
Thomas w. Ross is to be the prInci.
pal member Of the Blue Grass" com
pany.
Fred Grant Young is in advance OF
Blanche Walsh in "The Woman In the
Case"
Edward Abeles has been selected for
the stellar role in "Brewsters Mil
Lions"
Charles Z. Blaney has added real
rapid firing gun in "The Child Slaves
Of New York"
Lew Dockstader and his nisft
clothes are holding forth at the New
York theater, New York city.
Fifty well known colored artists are
with Ernest Hogan in his new musical
comedy. Rufus Rastus."
The gowna worn by Margaret Dale
in de Lanccy" are especially stylish
In design and expensive in material.
In the cast OF THE Jury OF Fate at
the shaftesbury, London, are II. 3. Ir-
wing, Miss chrystal Herne and Miss
LiIlah Mccarthy.
Sarah Bernhardts FIRST appearance in
public was as Tphigenia in the classic
drama Of that name at the Coincide
Franchise In Paris.
"Buttercup," Molly o'HalIoran" and
Raining" are three Of the distinct
song hits made by Edna May In "Tht
Catch Of the Season"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-29
DANES AND DAUGHTERS.

Mime. Sarah Bernhardt, although a
slever business woman, has faith In va
ticus little superstitions.
Miss Clara Barton was elghty-four
years old on Christmas day, which
birthday was spent quietly at the. resi-
dence of her private secretary, Roscoe
Wells, at Somcrville, Mass.
Mrs. Il. r. Chalmers Of Helena. s. c.,
has pair of spectacles that are more
than 200 years old. in leather frame
and wooden case. They were brought
from Ireland many years ago.
Vera Zassulich, who was expelled
from Russia some time ago, Is said to
be one Of the group Of leaders who
have directed the movement which
brought about the present crisis there.
Mile. Nelka de Smernof, formerly Of
washington, whose father was a Rus
sian diplomat, her mother being q for
mer Miss Blow OF st. Louis, Is doing
excellent work among the III and poor
Of Russia.
Her biography, recently published.
would indicate that Rev. Anna Shaw
Is kept fairly busy. She is described
as an ordained preacher, graduate in
medicine and lecturer who makes a
good deal Of money in the last named
capacity.
Miss Mary Anderson OF high street,
Brentford, England, who celebrated
her ninety-ninth birthday recently, be-
lievcs abe IS the only person now liv-
ing who actually saw Napoleon. When
eight and one-half years old she saw
him start from Paris for Waterloo.
One OF the leaders Of the woman suf-
frage movement in Germany, Helene
Lang. is strongly opposed to the tend
ency OF women TO leave home and seek
work outside. I'm many cases" she
says. this is unfortunately necessary
but to make it duty or virtue viii
never do"
Mary A. Fisher Of the Mary Fisher
home, New York, has adopted q novel
means Of raising money for the institu.
ton. She will write a novel and de-
vote the proceeds Of the sales of the
book TO the support Of the home, which
is nonsectarian and cares for those
"who have labored in literature, art
education or any Of the various pro.
fessions."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-29
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Oyster stews at the Eureka restau-
rant.
Old gold and silver wanted at re-
liners prices In exchange for goods at
+. e. Burns.
II you want to hear the casters" sing,
SO 70 the Presbyterian church next
Tuesday evening.
Bernard Marshall, public stenograph-
er, IL State street, Montpelier, does
prompt and efficient work.
The men of the Uniyersalist church
will serve their friends with supper
Wednesday evening, Jan. "a.
For Sale.-Cheap, bay mare, IA years
old, sound and fearless. Inquire Of Dean
Bassett, Prospect street, Barre.
A full assortment Of valentines can
be found at our store. All kinds, all
prices Ideal Book and Stationery Store.
Miss Rose Riel, organist at st. Mont
cas- church, is prepared to take a few
pupils on piano. Call at 8 Liberty
street. Tel. 2115.
Too much cannot be said Of Mr.. Z. H.
Miller's singiag. You will be disap-
pointed If you do not hear him on We'd
nesday the 31st. He recently sang in
st. Adams with great success.
The Ladies Aid society Of st. Mon.
ica's church win hold social dance in
X. Of G. hall Wednesday evening, Jan.
31st. Gilbertson's orchestra will fur
nish music. Ali are cordially invited.
Tickets for sale by all members.
Closing out sale. The balance Of
trimmed hats regardless of cost: One
lot untrimmed felt hats 1870 cents, /
lot untrimmeG felt hats, from 25 cents
TO rs cents, were from Sl.00 TO $3.50
l lot Of beaver hats, from so cents to
$3.50, Braids, wings, fancy feathers,
and everything in the millinery line to
close out Mrs. J. Al. Bond, SO North
Main street.
sAIusic is great paradox; it gives
and derives; it consoles one for what is
done irrenediably, and makes one yearn
for that which is unattGinable; it laughs
in ono's face at ones success, o. ennohles
ones failure. and, while comforting,
dazzles one with triumphs beyond ones
reach" May the soul Of the organ speak
to you through the players, and comfort
1 if sad, and the voice OF the singer cheer
and give you lighter heart at the
concert Wednesday evening, Jan. 31st.
aAfusic is the harmonious voice OF
creation, an echo OF the invisible world,
one note of the divine concord which
the entire universe is destined one day
to sound" So says Mazzini, an Italian
musician. How much the persons who
have concert in charge wish they might
cnthuse and inspire Barre audience
with that love of good music that inter
est, and intense desire to listen and
learn more of tAe great masters
through their beautthl works. II Won
do not enjoy it yourself will you come
with your children to the concert Wed.
nesday, the 3iss, at the Congregational
church. They may like it and profit
thereby.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-29

DR.. Woods Norway Pine syrup seems
especially adapted to this needs Of the
children. Pleasant to take; soothing in
its influence. 1t is the remedy Of all
remedies for every form Of throst and
lung disease.
Ten thousand demons gnawing away
at ones vitsls couldn't be much worse
than the tortIires of itching piles. Yet
there's q cure. Doan's Ointment never
fails.
Burdock Blood Bitters gives a man a
clear head, an active brain, strong,
vigorous body--makes him fit for the
battle Of life.
Group instantly relieved. DR.. Thorn.
as Electric Oil Perfectly safe. Never
fails. AT any drug store.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-29
VALEN

ogr line of Valentines is complete,
ale nr;oes. We also have the Valentine
post Cards. Take look At our win
IN, i new lot Of Violin Strings just
Arrived. All grades Of Stationery, Foun-
jim Pens, Novels and all the latest
slagazines.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-29
NOTICE.

Willard c. Smith, who during an alb
sencc Of 80 years from this, his native
place, has repaired and adjusted sewing
machines Of all kinds in factories, for
all branches OF manufacturing in CEN
trail New York, and over 700 machines
in Burlington, VT, since his return, will
repair machines at your homes, in Barre
AID vicinity, making an old machine run
like new one--or no pay. Address OF
leave word at No. 30 Averil street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-29
The Opinion Of an Expert Poultr,
Breeder.

5Fee0er.
Poultry breeders who have gainel
the reputation for the reliability OF
their stock either for exhibition or for
general purposes are the ones whose
example is well worth folio r'ng. @. A.
Browning OF Apponaug, r. l., is such
a one, and what be says about Poultry
Food is therefore Of especial interest
and value. Il have found Pages Per.
fected Poultry Food to be first class
article, feed It the year round. Chicks
need it when they are growing pulIet'
need 1t when they are laying. and later,
durTs< the melting period, it is great
help
Amy one sending his address on a
postal card to c. ) Page, Hyde Park,
Vt. and mentioning this paper, win re-
ceive by mail, free, postpaid a sample
package Of Pages Perfected Poultry
Food
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-29
THE BARRE DAILY TINES
MoNDAY. JANUARY .. lsOs.
YoUR CREDITORS cAu REAcH

your property, and your family cannot
touch It until the creditors are paid
And that is right, that Is law. IL cor
reetiy and properly done, your family
can reach, easily reach, your life in,
suranee, and your creditors cannot toneh
IL. And that is right, just right, and
that i law, just law. 9th year, doing
business in 40 states.
The National Life Insurance Company
OF Vermont lmutual). Organized in 1850
s. s. Ballard, General Agent. N. b
Ballard, Local Agent, Rooms Q and g.
Miles Block, Barre, vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-29
wEBsrERvlLLE.

An extra pair Of trousers given free
with every suit ordered Of me before
Feb. 10th. James Ceake, Websteryille.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-29
Paper cuirassenII.

In 1868 paper cuirasses were invent.
% for the use OF the French army. They
we're light and iTnpenetrable to bullets
OF the old style, but the pcnetrative
power Of modern rifles made them use
less, and they Rere laid aside.
Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1906-07-24
Dor Rpeoeforivnine.

Chicago "0ailp Srabe Bulletin"
gioroe Den 19be Sadi ct Suerilag
oper bort 2anos SoeoemGngoe. af
8iuterbpebe bill Der iaar blipe aolet
435, 900, 900 guIbels og al 8aar-
bpeoe 285, 0O0,0 900, tiIiammten 720,-
000, COG. Sra ioIigere aar er Der paa
Spehtlanters S9noer 100000
Suibels, og Sarmerne iiboer antage'
Iig inoe meo 46, 100000 9uibeIs.
SeIe Soripningen fan i~aaleoes an
Ilaaes til sci 100000 guIbels. Bort
2a1tb8 eget Sorbrlg fam for aaret
iGttes til 100000 guibels. Eli
llbfsrieL ira MI % inbtil lite SuIi
1907 bIiper Ser igien 296,000,O0O
gui6els. @eroens S~peoeapling Bill.
Der / 1906 so Wfiliorer gl,ibels min.
ore emo / 1905.