Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-03-13
DEATHS.
DAVID TAYLOR.

previous night. Mr.. Taylor was a
native of England, coming to this
country, with his wife, at an early
day and settling on the farm now
owned by Henry Bonn, southwest
of this place. His wife and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Matte Thompson, preceded
him to the other shore only few
years ago. He is survived by four
sons, as follows: William, OF Bag
ley; George, OF Minnesota; DR.. John
E., of Buda, ILL.,, and Frank, L., of
Bloomington. During the past few
years Mr.. Taylor was a resident Of
this village, engaging in the ma
chine business. He was well-tO- do,
having acquired competency from
the soil, which he cultivated with
superior intelligence. Mr.. Taylor
was in every sense an upright
citizen, and the community regrets
his departure.
ADRIAN ADKINS.
Abram Adkins, the well-known
veteran of the Civil war, passed
away at his home in this village
Sunday evening. Mr.. ADKINS was
SO years of age. He was formerly
farmer in the town of Beetown.
He leaves a widow, two sons and
two daughters to mourn his depart
ure, as follows: T. Clay, Of Platte
vile; Mrs. L. P. Greener, Of Runa-
by, Mimi; Goldia and Frank, of
Bloomington. One daughter, Lula,
preceded him to the Great Beyond.
Mr.. Adkins was a model soldier.
During the war he was in the secret
service to quite an extent, render
ing the government invaluable
services with the information he
obtained while in the Confederate
army. We are told that Mr.. Adkins
told the story of his experiences for
the first time to his daughter, Miss
Goldia, who wrote them down for
| preservation. Mr.. Adkins was eX-
tremelv modest regarding his war
experiences, never having revealed
them until he told the story to his
daughter. He had been a great
sufferer for some years, but bore his
Affections with great fortitude.
MRS. CHRIsTAINNA CAIN.
Mrs. Christainna Cain, one of
the oldest persons in Grant County,
passed away az the home of her
grand daughter, Mrs. Fred. Reese.
Friday morning, after a brief ill
ness. Mrs. Cam was borr Aug. %,
1923, being at the time of her death
almost IS years of age. She was a
sister of Mrs. Catherine Brokers'
of this place and George Ketner of
BeetOwn; also three sisters residing
in Kansas. Her son, E. L. Mess
more, of Epworth, Iowa, was pres
ent at the funeral.
A GOOD PRICE.
Rev. Fl. G. Chambers and E. c.
Elliott of Inwood, Iowa, were here
the latter part of the week and
bought a carload of horses to take
back with them. j. M. Donnelly's
team of bay colts went with the
car, the buyers paying $500 for
them.
NEW COMPANY ORGANIZED.
The new mutual hail and cyclone
insurance company is sure go, as
the necessary 100 signers worth at
least $3.50, 900 have been secured for
the petition to the state. The COM
pany has every prospect of being a
success, as it will be economically
and honestly managed.
LOCAL MENTION.
F. E. Bray, candidate for county
superintendent, was up from Cass-
vile Saturday.
Mesdames DR.. Glasier, j. M.
Donnelly, F. L. Greer and Mary
Carey attended the annual meeting
of the Mysterious Club at Lancaster
Saturday. They report a pleasant
session.
j. Esser and family have moved
to the Andrew Roberts farm south
of town.
Leo Philipson and wife are ex-
pected to return from Washington
this week.
Frank Ward Of Prairie du Chen
was here Wednesday.
Now that spring is at hand, it is
we'll to remember that it is not a
neighborly act to turn your cow
loose on your neighbours soft lawn,
where she leaves a trail of six-inch
footprints. Parties so offending are
liable for damages. Chickens run
ming at large are classed as wild
game, and the victim Of their raw
ages has a right to kill all caught
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