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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
BE Loyal to the Home Town.

Loyalty to the home town, the
home merchant, the home paper;
loyalty to all home interests should
be found in the heart of every man
who calls himself a citizen of any
town, whether 1t be a prosperous
metropolis of 100000 or a little
village of 700 people. Our fore
fathers taus ht us to love our coun-
try. and few, if any, are the men in
America today who do not put love
of country above everything else.
What is true of our country is true
of our home town. If the town is
good enough for us to live in, it de-
serves our support and our ap-
proval. Not always can we agree
with the policies exercised by the
men IN authority, but we can
always bear in mind the fact that
what seems the farthest from right
to us may, in the end prove to be
the only course for the best results.
No matter whether the best results
come or do not come, If we call our
selves citizens, and expect to re-
serve the rights of citizens of that
town, let us put our shoulders to the
wheel and push rather than stand
at one side and throw rocks at the
rest. History repeats itself, and
now, as In all times of the year,
the man who is disconnected never
satisfied with himself, his neighbor,
his country and his home town
such aman has but few short years
to go before he comes to grief.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
For the Unknown Dead.

The monument which the Won
ems Relief Corps of Boscobel has
been working to have erected has
arrived and was placed in position
Monday. 1t was placed in Monu-
ment Park which is a part of the
former Artesian Park.
IL is Barre granite block 4x2x56
feet, with two bases. The first or
bottom base weighs three tons, the
second one ton and the die or monu-
ment proper weighs four tons. The
bases are of Melrose red granite.
On the face of the monument,
which faces the north, is in raised
figures muskets, flags and KNAPP
sack. On the upper base Is 1851
The Unknown Dead-1865. On
the east face the raised wording
Erected by John McDermott Corps
No. 80 w. r. L. 1905" The west
face bears the words, "John Nc
Dermott Post No. 101 G.. A. R."
The entire monument stands eight
feet high.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
c. H. NYE HONORED.
Former County Supt. OF Schools Re-
membered by Teachers.

Last Tuesday Mr.. Nye was urgent
ly requested to be present at the
institute. His presence brought a
certain naturalness, that seemed
lacking without him, to the many
teachers who have taught under
his administration.
Mr.. Nye arrived all unsuspecting
OF the surprise party awaiting him.
A neat library table and a mass
ivly carved rocking chair had been
placed upon the platform and these
in behalf of the teachers, with a
few well chosen words, Prof.
Schuster presented to our late sup
erintendent. Expressing in words
the sentiments felt by every
teacher present that it was with
regret we see Mr.. Nye withdraw
ing from active work among us,
and he goes with the good will of
all their wish that the rest of his
life may Ee full of happiness and
peace.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
CENSUS SHOWS LOSS.
Count OF School Children Falls Be-
low Last Year.

What is becoming of the school
children in Lancaster? Chas. Webb
has completed the official count of
children Ofschoolage and could locate
but III where there were 748 report
ed last year. OF the III in the city
3O6 are boys and 1926 are girls;
North Lancaster is represented by
Ii boys and Is girls; South Lancas-
ter by - boys and 35 girls.
There are children in the joint
district incapacitated from attend
ing school who are of school age
one deaf mute and two cr1pples.
The Catholic parochial school re-
ports 65 pupils registered not IN at
tendance at the public schools.
Last years report showed 400
girls and 348 boys as the total num-
Der of children of school age in the
entire district.
The number Of school children in
this city is decreasing each year and
1T would be interesting to know
where they have gone. The popu-
lation of the city is steadily increass
ing while the ranks of the school
children are being depleted at a
rapid rate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27

Farmers continue to smile, for
all the catching weather. Corn
and tobacco are coming at a speed
never before witnessed in these
parts. Why, Andy Brown says
that his potatoes are growing so
fast that he will have to take an
axe and cut them in two, to get
them out of the ground. We are
waiting to hear from some old citi-
zen who can tell of another summer
as hot and growing as this is. Hay
ing makes a world of trouble, but
there may be better times ahead.
Weeds are reported as doing finely.
-Liverymen throughout the state
will welcome measure which has
been passed by the legislature max
ing it a misdemeanor for a person
hiring horse from the livery stable
to use the animal for a purpose not
represented at the time of hiring.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
POTOSI

| G. Adrian, ST., at Cassville last Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mrs. T. Elmer and son Trehane
and sister-in-law Miss Mary Elmer
took a trip to Dubuque last Thurs
day.
Miss Myrtle Steffen returned
home last Saturday afternoon after
a few weeks visit with friends and
relatives at Beetown and Cassville.
Communion services were held at
the Congregational church last
Sunday morning, Rev. r. Z. Ben
nett, pastor.
Mrs. George Schumacher and
little son Eugene visited few days
with her husband at Galena, ILL.,;
II is employed there.
Mrs. Stephens and two daughters
of Cassville, visited with their
friend, Mrs Stockert on their way
to Lancaster last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles j Ragatz
visited with relatives in Dubuque
last Sunday.
Miss Florence Lightfoot returned
to her home in East Dubuque last
Tuesday after a few weeks visit
with her aunt, Mrs. Harmon Schroe-
der; her aunt accompanied her.
Mrs. Charles KcaD and little
daughter Doris, visited with her
brother and wife, Mr., and Mrs.
Frank Muntz at Dubuque last Tues
day
/ Mr.. and Mrs George Schneider
of CassvlIle visited with relatives
here last Friday.
Mrs L. Foster of Beloit arrived
last Friday for few weeks visit at
the home of her mother, Mrs. F.
Massey.
Nicholas Schumacher transacted
business in Prairie du Chen last
Monday.
Mrs. Grimm returned to her home
in Milwaukee Monday after an ex-
tended visit with her friends, Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. Jewett here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Schumacher
and son Oliver and friend Master
Homer Walter took trip to Du-
buque Tuesday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
Obituary Mackey.

Beata Cora Mackey was born in
PlatteYille. Wis, Dec. Is, 1871.
When she was about II years of
age the family moved to Nebraska
where they spent three years, then
returned to Platteville and two
years later came to Lancaster, where
on Oct. Is, 1895 she became the
wife of James G.. Kemler of Platte
vile and once more returned to
that city to make her home.
One child was born to them, a
son, Herbert, now ten years of age.
Forsseveral years she had been fail
ing in health and, a few weeks ago,
came to the home of her parents in
the hope that the change might
prove beneficial. She gradually
grew weaker however, and after
only two days of confinement to
her bed, she passed away at $50
o'clock on Thursday morning, July
25, 1907, being in her 36th year.
During her married life in Platte
vile she had attended the Congrega-
tional church and was a member of
the Ladies' Society of the church.
Besides her husband and son she
is survived by her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mackey of Lancaster; three
sisters. Mrs. amelia Siesvelt of
Orleans Nebraska, Miss Minnie, and
Mrs. Gussie Krog of Platteville;
and two brothers Harry and Will.
After a brief service at the home
of Mrs. Kemler's parents in this city
at noon on Friday, conducted by
Rev. W. Fl. Hannaford the body
was taken to Platteville, accom-
panied by the family and friends
where funeral services will be held,
at 2 o'clock this Saturday after
noon, and the mortal remains OF the
loved daughter, sister, wife and
mother will be laid to rest In the
city cemetery.
Leaves have their time to fall.
And flowers to wither at the north Wlnus
breath,
And stars to Set-Dut all, n
Thou hast all seasons for thine own y
Death.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
Teachers Examinations
Grant County, 1907

The Annual Series of Public Ex-
aminations of teachers of and for
Grant County will be held at the
following places on the dates herein
named:
At Lancaster, for advanced
branches for Second and Third
Grade, July 20 80. This examina-
ton will be held Immediately follow
ing the Institute for the convenience
of teachers who attend the Institute,
saving them the expense of a second
trip to Lancaster.
At Boscobel, July 81, August 1.
Fennimore. August 2-3.
Cuba City, August So.
Platteville, Brick school house,
Aug. IS.
Lancaster, August 80.
Bloomington, August 12-13.
Cassville, August 14-715.
Potosi, August 1917.
Only branches required for a
Third Grade certificate will De
written at the last eight places
named, except applicants holding q
good Third Grade, entitled to five
transfers, may write on the branches
for a Second Grade provided the
work can be done without extra
time.
Teachers residing in Grant coun-
ty, who need certificates, should
write at one of these examinations.
1t is better to be prepared to teach
than to let the opportunity pass
and then later decide to teach and
ask for private examination.
Examination Will begin at z
O'Clock a. M, on the first day and
at s o'clock, a. M, on the second
day.
The following program will be
followed:
First Days a. m.-Orthoepy
Spelling, Geography, Writing; p
m.-Physiology, Constitution, Agri
culture, Grammar.
Second Day s a. Arithmetic
History, Manual; p. m.-Theory
and Art, Reading.
j. G. BRoCKERT, Co. Supt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
Pastor AdvertiseS Heaven.

Rev. A. S. Phelps, pastor of the
local NJ. E. church at Plainfield, has
resorted to newspaper advertising
to fill his church. He is running a
two column, s inch lad" in the
Sun, saying: Eternal Life As.
surance Society. Home Office,
Heavenly City. New Jerusalem.
President, The Lord Jesus. Capital:
Gods everlasting Love-The firm
assures you peace and joy here and
in the next world a life of everlast-
ing blessedness-No certificate to
health necessary-A s. Phelps,
representative"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs Maiden visited q
few days last week. with relatives al
Beetown.
Miss Josie Geisen is visiting with
relatives in Dubuque, Iowa a few
weeks.
Messrs. George Lyons, George
Schumacher and Frank Geisen re-
turned home Saturday afternoon
from Cassville, where they did
some carpenter work. They re-
turned to Cassville Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Rethwisch are
the proud parents of baby boy
born Friday July 10.
Mr.. Art Owning of Shirrells
Mound Iowa Sundayed at his home
here.
Miss Elva Ferriand and brother
Earl are visiting with relatives at
Moline, Ill.
Miss Genevieve Campbell went to
Platteville last Tuesday where she
will become book keeper for Yves
Hymer who has a butcher shop
there.
Mrs George BarteIs and little son
visited at the home of Mrs. Bartels
parents Mr.. and Mrs. B. Reed at
Dubuque Iowa.
Mrs. Amelia Schael of Cassville
visited at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Bartels in the country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wissel and
family of Dubuque Iowa visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schu-
macher here a few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Koeller and
son Joe are visiting with relatives
at Mallard Iowa few weeks.
Leonard Dusterhof who is on the
sick list went to Prairie du Chen
last Friday morning; he was ac-
companied by his friend George
Myers.
Miss Ollie Willmers visited a few
days at the home of her brother
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Willmers a
few days last week IN Dubuque.
Mr.. and Mrs. Killlan Stockert
and daughters Christina and Sylvia
visited at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
Food Tor the Fans.

Lancaster split even with Muscoda
in the two games played here TINS
week, losing the first contract by a
score of 10 to 1 and winning the
second in the best game OIL the
season played on the home grounds;
score 3 to 1.
The invincible Muscoda aggrega-
ton lost the first game here OF a
series of IL, in which they have
been up against the best teams in
this portion of the state.
Renkel was IN the box for Lam
caster in the first game, but had
poor support. Postel pitched for
the visitors and had ideal help.
wednesday was Pennington day
and the old south paw allowed the
visitors but a few chances. Clark
was in the box for Muscoda and did
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
Advertising The Business.

Using is not an experiment
but sane and sensible adjunct to
any business. Without some adj
vertisement, by one means or
another, any business, no matter
what it is, must be short lived. By
what means a man chooses to adj
vertise his business is purely option
al, but advertising of one kind or
another is obligatory, if he has any
hopes whatever of success.
So much Is said and written on
the subject of advertising that it
becomes a question whether or not
added words will be detrimental
rather than of benefit to the imam
on the fence" Shall he or shall he
not, put his half column ad in the
paper?
1t is the boast of some old estab-
lished concerns that little of their
hard earned cash has tickled the
palm of the advertising agent.
What short vision such a man has!
What lack of imagination What
worn groove OF satisfaction have
the rusty wheels of his life sunk
into Look at us! We never
advertised. Yes, look. The floors
are dirty, the file cases dusty. the
windows unwashed, the building
implanted; broken backed chairs in
vite you to stand. Standing is a
pleasure where such comfort as
they offer is the result of sitting.
Yes, look at them. They have
made some money, but does it occur
to these men that they might nave
made more? That their success,
with just little more of the pro-
gressive methods might have been
doubled, tripled! How can any
man feel that he has made of his
opportunities all that can be made
unless he has at least tried some of
the methods that have made such
successes as the Standard Oil Co.,
Montgomery Ward Co., ETC.?
You may be able to make living
out of your business and never run
even a twenty FIVE cent reading
line in your home paper, but are
you satisfied with a mere pittance
when greater possibilities lie before
you?" No, you are not. You may
not have had that particular chord
of your being touched but try it
once; waken the desire to go be-
yond the every day, plodding life
of merely existing, and you Will
soon find out what the poet meant
when he said, Life is real, life is
earnest" Map out plan of battle
along advertising lines, using your
home paper first, last and all the
time; then if you are not satisfied
with results, go after Your people
roughshod, personally. meet me
face to face" says Tom. But Tom
doesn't let that personal interview
suffice; he talks to his people
through the press, and who does
not know Tom and his was.y
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
A Recommend.

Iwish to express my good will
and appreciation to the Woodman
Accident association, of Lincoln,
Neb., for their promptness, in
settlement of my claim for injury
OF my Eye. Would gladly recon-
mend the Company to any one
wishing accident insurance.
G. II. BASFORD,
Member of Sylvan Camp, No. rs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
LIVINGSTON

visiting in the country at Geo.
Bickfords.
W. Rundell and Miss Shyrle
Nicholson drove to MOntfOrt Tues
day evening.
Miss Ella Alton of Cobb returned
to her home on Tuesday after visit
ing here for several days with the
Alton family.
Jessie Rude of Platteville was a
caller here Wednesday.
Ernest Biddick and Allie Milliard
entertained about 40 of their friends
on Wednesday evening at the Bid
dicks home; nice time is reported
by those in attendance.
The sad news reached here on
Wednesday of the sudden death OF
Mrs. Chas. cambridge of Plattevllle
at Mif1in. Mr.. and Mrs. cambridge
were visiting with their son Will on
their old farm place when death
claimed her. While Mrs. cambridge
had been feeling badly for several
years, her death came as shock to
her relatives. In the night she ask
ed for drink, which Mr.. cambridge
gave her, and shortly after he called
to her and she died not answering.
Placing his hand on her heart he
felt no beat, and soon the sad truth
was known. In the midst of life we
are in death. A great deal of SYM
pathy is extended to the family IN
their hour of bereavement. Mrs.
r. S. Jacobs is a sister of Mrs. Balm
bridge. The funeral will be held at
Mifflin on Friday.
Mrs. Harry Blddick returned from
Milwaukee on Tuesday; she has
been there under treatment of DIR.
Schneider for her eyes; we are glad
to state she is getting along nicely.
Mrs. Jud Andrew and Miss Alice
Honarth visited with Mrs. James
Watson ON Wednesday.
Winnifred Alcott spent two days
in the county at the ]. c. Livings-
ton home.
Roy Cornwall spent a few days
in Lancaster this week.
Mrs. G. Angus of Lancaster is
visiting with her. daughter, Mrs.
Cornwall.
Miss Ella Walker of Dodgeville
is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. Weber.
Miss Gertie Smith of Rewey is
visiting the Misses Weber.
Chas. Dixon went down on the
train to Rewey Thursday evening;
he will return tomorrow.
Miss Dorothy Green of Mazomanie
is visiting Miss Jeanette Allen; on
Thursday evening the Misses Allen
entertained in her honor; the fol-
lowing were present and report a
delightful time: Mrs. Bessie MonOn,
and the Misses Nicholson, Livings-
ton, O'COnnel, Andrew, Weber and
Ollie Eustice.
Mrs. Hurd and baby of Linden,
are at DR.. Tuff1ey's.
Mrs. Jennie M. Alcott and Wini-
fred have returned from their
Potosi trip; Bernice will return
later. Mr.. DurleY, Mrs. Alcott's
father is one of the Oldest if not the
oldest settler of Grant county, COM
ing to this county from Posey Co.
Ind, 70 years ago and settling on a
farm on Little Platte. There was a
large sugar camp on the farm which
the Indians made molasses from,
and many of their implements were
found then. While in Potosi on the
4th they witnessed the shooting of
the little Dubuque boy with a toy
pistol which resulted in lock jaw
and horrible death. We wonder
why for the sake of few paltry dol
lars people would persist in the sale
of such things. The doctor at Finley
hospital where the little fellow was
taken for treatment said if the
manufacturers of such useless toys
could have witnessed his suffering
it would have put an end to it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27

The ice cream social and band
concert given by the La lies AID
Friday evening on Frank Aliens
lawn was a decided success, both
socially and financially; large
crowd was in attendance $24.25 was
cleared. This money will go to-
ward repairing the interior Oh the
church. We wish to thank all who
in any way assisted us in making IL
a success.
Sunday was hot sultry day; to-
ward evening a storm came up;
not much damage was done around
here only the killing OF Frank
Yelinec's horse by lightning.
Mrs. J. Andrew visited last week
with Mrs. Pryor at Barneveld.
pins Livingston was in Lancaster
Tuesday advertising the two big
fields day to be held here Aug. SO.
Livingston does not intend to De
behind her neighboring towns and
one of these days will be home
coming day. Platteville and Llv-
ingston bands will furnish music Tor
the occasion SO if your longing for a
good big time or if your homeslck
once more to see the old familiar
faces which you hold in memory,
lust make up your mind to be with
us and we will certainly do our
part and try to make these two
big DAYS the brightest OF your lot.
Mrs. Fred Shepherd and children
of Platteville are visiting with Mrs.
Shepherds parents Mr.. and Mrs.
COCklin.
Johnie Dale of Platteville spent
Sunday with his family here at Mrs
+. Bourrett's. His family returned
with him on Monday.
Miss Eva Livingston of Lancaster
who has been spending portion OF
her vacation here left for her home
on Saturday.
Mrs. Carl Mueller is quite sick.
Fl. Schmitt went to Chicago We'd
nesnay.
Mrs Noah Eastman of Lancas-
ter is visiting with her sister MRS.
Frank Allen.
Miss Alta Skate is visiting with
relatives and friends in Lancaster;
while there she attended the Dewey
unwilling. The following from mere
we're in attendance Messrs. Chas.
Watson. Chas. Waring, W. Z. Llv-
ingston Chas. Eustice Roxy Allen
Miss Frances Andrew has been
snendipg few days with friends In
Lancaster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Stephens are
IN Milwaukee attending a bankers
convention.
Thomas Alcock of Arthur was
caller Thurday.
mr.. and Mrs. Bert Compton have
moved TO Hillsboro where Mr.. Com
pton will engage in farming.
Mrs. r. T. Jacobs, Mrs. j. Andrew
and Mrs. James Watson spent We'd
nesday in Mif1in; they were called
there by the death of Mrs. Charles
cambridge.
Frank Allen and wife spent Sun
dav in Animation, eating spring
chicken with Mrs. Aliens sister,
Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. John Solomon, has joined
her husband at Carthage, 5 d.
Mrs. W1lkie Biddick of Lancaster
Is visiting with relatives here.
Mrs. Will Fisher is entertaining
her sister. Miss Martel.
Mrs. James Alton served supper
to the Ladies' Aid, which was held
at her place on Tuesday. The ladies
were quilting on the quilt donated
bv Mrs. Jacobs and daughter.
Mr.. O'Connell, and wife left Mon
day for a trip to Michigan.
Mr.. Colich of Platteville visited
for several days at the Laughton
home.
Mrs. Bourette and Jessie are
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
Scraptown Items.

Scraptown is improving greatly; K.
Redman has appointed Anton Auel for
district attorney.
Any one wanting a good quiet single
driver apply to R. Bass.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-27
good work.

good work.
Lancaster plays Montfort at the
Cobb field day dOings today with
Pennington on the slab.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-09-13
Special Church Services.

Bishop Spalding win preach at the
Episcopal services in Good Time hall
next Sunday. Services are at II a
m. and 1880 p. m.
At 3 p. m. the corner stone of the
new church will be laid. The town
is glad to have the church and it is
hoped many will come to all these
services. Special and good music.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-09-13
WESTERN PACIFIC BUILT
AS FAR AS SHAFTEF

The Western Pacific rails have
been laid from Salt Lake as far as
Shafter, which is about mile be-
yond Bews. The company is rush
ing the work all along the line. The
road will be completed to the tunnel
beyond the Nevada Northern in a
few days. Large forces of men are
now being employed on this section
of the road
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-09-13
Murder and Suicide.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Sept. 11-W. +.
Lawrence, a liveryman of Kadoka, S.
d., here today shot and killed his
wife as she was boarding an outgoing
train. He then committed suicide.
The woman had refused TO live with
him.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-09-13
A Delightful Party.

The card party given last night in
st. Lawrence hall by the members
of the Altar society was largely at
tended. The guests had a delightful
time and dainty refreshments were
served
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-09-13

DR.. G. Sylvester, optician, of
Washington, d. c., well known
throughout the country, will be To-
Gated temporarily at Oldfield Hotel on
Aultman street. All kinds of glasses
scientifically fitted and all work guar
anteed
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-09-13

Why don't you rent rooms over
the Ely Mercantile Co. store? They
are newly furnished and clean. In
quire at Ely Mercantile store.
9-11-1 &c
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-09-13

Ely Townsite Co.-Selling Out
The Ely Townsite Co. are closing out
their complete line of lumber at
wholesale prices