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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
Has Kept His Word Faithfully.

Jeffersonvile. Ind, Jan. IS. = Mrs.
Elizabeth Lilly. 90 years old, is be-
lieved to be near death at the home of
James Tillford of this city. where she
has lived for the last twenty years.
Mrs Lilly was left friendless about
twenty-five years ago by the death
of her husband. Henry Lilly She had
Il home. however, The taxes on the
home grew steadily with nothing to
pay them and finally Tillford bought
the property at tax sale, but told the
widow he would keep her till she died.
which he expected would he two or
three years at the most. Tillford has
Loyalty stood by his agreement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
Haeffner-Thier Nuptlals
J. W. LIVINGSTON.

An account of the marriage of
John F. IThier and Miss Mary Haef-
finer, which occurred lChristmas day
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Haeffner, was
Just handedius this week for publ
cation by request.
Reys. Morganss and Inner Off
ciated andItheIeve was very en-
joyable one John g. Haeffner,
brother ofsthe bride, and Miss Clara
Thier, sistersof the:groom, acted as
best man and brides maid. The
ceremony was witnessed by large
company of relatives, friends and
neighbors.
The happy couple started to house
keeping at once on a farm situated
between Lancaster and Plattevllle
and are surelto prosper.
The list ofs presents received was
large, consisting of useful and sub
stantial gifts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19

THE Platteville Normal.
The following letter from Presi-
dent Livingston explains its object,
so we print it in full:

The following letter from Presi-
dent Livingston explains its object,
so we print it in full:
Plattevllle, Jan. Is, 1907.
EDITOR HERALD: We-are sending
you today copy of our latest bull
letin. The second semester of our
schoolOpens Monday, January 28th.
We have enrolled at the preGen+ time
about one hundred young men and
two hundred young women in the
Normal department. The school is
near the limit of it's capacity and
the limit of enrolment set by the
Board of Regents, but as small
class comprehensive work at the
close of the present quarter there
will be room for a small number Of
new students att that time. New
classes start inSa number of differ
ent branches January 2Sth, and so
new students can enter conveniently
at that time. High school gradu
ates and other mature young men
and women are especially welcome.
The school should be full to it's
limit, as we have a demand for
trained teachers that is far ahead of
the supply.
Can you not call attention to
these facts, and sOslead some bright
young man or woman to prepare
for teaching in the public schools 2
This is,a state institution, charging
no tuition. Platteville wants to Sc
cure only the best of material of
which to make good teachers, and
there is a growing demand for young
men we'll trained and mature enough
to take the principalships of state
graded. schools and of high schools.
Yours very truly,
j. w. LIVINGSTON.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
Credit to Men who Acted.
LIST OF THE WHITE VICTIMS
Twenty Two Dead, Four Missing and
Ten Among the Wounded.

The following is a list gathered
from various sources of all the white
persons killed, injured or missing in
the disaster: Sir James Ferguson, NJ.
T.. deputy chairman Of the Royal Mail
Steam Packet company, of London;
Captain I. Constantine, superintend-
.ent in Jamaica for the Royal Mail
Steam Packet company; Captain
Young, commander of steamer Arno
of the Royal Mail Steam Packet COM
nany's feet Captain Lamont who was
soon to be married: Mr.. Brannel; Or.
Robertson and wife perhaps Or. Q. ID.
+. Robertson and wifel: Charles Sher-
lock. a welI-known merchant; \. n.
Nathan. partner Of Charles Sherlock IN
the firm of Nathan. Sherlock < Co;
Rradlcy Nerley. Of the family extern
siyelv interested in sugar cultivation.
two other members of the Verley fam
lily: G. Men. Livingston. senior clerk
in the audit office of the colOnia gov
ernmcnt: nr Menier Tor Maynierl:
four livingstone children; Or. Il. G.
Glib: Miss .ockett; Miss Sullivan: Ed
gar de CorIoYa, carriage and wagon
maker.
Missing = J. w Middleton: Charles
de Cordova, importing provision mer-
chant: Edward de CordOva. a brother
of Charles; brother of Charles Sher-
lock.
Injured-Major w H. Hardyman,
seriously: Lieutenant Colonel ]. K. NJ.
Dalrymple-Hay II. s. O.: Captain Mot
ley probably Captain w. 2. Marley.
Lieutenant A. S. II. Dixon and Quar-
telmaster s. H. Price-all of the West
India regiment: Mrs. s. II. Price Sc
riously: Mrs. Constantine, both legs
broken: Mrs. A. A. Weddcrburn. wife
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19

The young man who thinks he is
poor because he has no bank ac-
count, little understands Gods
large, free gift of strength and
health; little appreciates the fact
that the brightest and best of the
country are self-made and come to
the notice of the world from lust
such beginning. Not by idly moaning
that they are poor, but by going
carefully to work, perfecting them
selves in their chosen pursuits and
becoming so useful to those about
them that their services are always
In demand. whether it be on the
platform, in the shop, or in the
kitchen, for all are honorable alike.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19

One of the country's famous jurists
once said that we had too many
laws. This is true. Our statute
books are filled with legislation thet
needs decisions of the supreme court
to decipher, and still every two
years we see more difficulties added
for attorneys to wrangle over.
Speaker Ekern has the chance of a
lifetime to become a great man or a
mere nothing in his position as
speaker of the lower house. Thus
far he does not appear to have de-
cided upon chairmanships of COM
mittees, and has even consulted
with Governor Davidson regarding
important positions. This may be
takeu as a move toward party har-
mony, or it may be foxy scheme
to make Davidson believe he is
really having something to do with
the organization of the legislature,
while in reality he merely Is a pawn
in the hands of the Junior senator,
the real dictator. A series of bitter
attacks upon the railroads is to be
expected. This is an era of reform.
From the president down the ques-
ton of investigation and repression
of the money interests of the coun-
try appears to be popular. It catches
the masses and smacks of socialism,
which always pleases the great army
of uuwashed who want something
for nothing. Advices from Madison
say that At least a dozen two-cent
fare measures will be introduced,
giving the committees plenty of
work in deciding which to present
for consideration. 1t is safe TO say
that the present session will last in
to June again. Delay is the key
note of the radical wing of the par
ty; delay and then shouldering the
blame of the heavy extra expenses
upon the shoulders of someone else.
However, it will be interesting to
watch the progress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
ATHLETIC AT ANN ARBoR
Board Of Regents to Take the Matter
Out of the Hands Of the
Faculty.

Detroit Jan. 1S.-Specials from Ann
Arbor to both The Free Press and The
Morning News say that the leaders OF
athletics in the University of Michf-
gan havequietly arranged a coup which
will he revealed in action confidently
expected 10 be taken by the board OF
regents. 1t is alleged that five of the
eight regents will vote to take the con-
troi CT athletics away from the uni
versity faculty, and that the regents
themselves will assume control.
che Plan cOntemIiates placing Grad
uate Director Of Athletics Charles
Baird and Trainer Keene Fitzpatrick
on the board of athletic control. and
the immediate or early withdrawal
Of Michigan from the big nine confer
once. Regents Fletcher. Hill Dean,
Nnappen md Sawyer are named rs
beipg favorable TO the scheue
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
INCIDENT OF THE FLOOD
Family That Has IA Close Call-Had to
Take Refuge i'm the
Garnet

Princeton. Ind, Jan. ~ Louis
Morgan ana family. residing IN the
Wabash BOTTOMS. ten miles southwest
Of here, l.td Il larrow escape Ier their
miles. Tee family WAS compelled to
take refuge il the attic Oh account o.
high water. ana 1T dinner tne H1or Of
the attic save way. The fdn IT, ann
household goods went crashing into the
room below. which was covered with
water to the depth Of two feet
Luckily, Morgans two children
alighted on a bed and escaped injury,
while Morgan and his wife saved them
selves by clinging to the timbers of the
floor An hour later, some neighbOr
boys came by in a skiff and Morgan
hailed them. and the family was tax
en- to a place of safety. 1t is under
stood the house was swept away later
by the rushing waters.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
THEY MUST HAVE WHISPERS
Men Who Go Counting These Nebras-
ka Girls Required to Wear
Full Boards.

Harrisburg. Neb.. Jan. 1S-A num-
Der of society bellies of this western
Nebraska town have formed a pro
whiskers society. They have agreed
to discourage attentions from men who
do not wear full boards. They main
tain that men with whiskers are hand
some and III every way more accept
able as sweethearts, husbands and ia
Tiers.
They regard whiskers as a genuine
ornament. Ridicule, according to the
girls. has made the good custom
obsolete in this country. and this so
ciety has been formed for the purpose
of re-establishing the fashion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
A Testimonial.

There is a clever and gallant young
fellow attached to the British embas-
81 at Washington, who since his adj
vent into the officials set has achieved
quite a reputation for wit.
One afternoon the clever attache
was receiving the finishing touches at
the hands of a pretty manicurist on
Connecticut avenue, when, with limpid
eyes. she looked at him and said:
1--WE are so grateful for any testi-
monials from our patrons. Do you
nind?"
con the contrary, l should be de-
lighted responded the Briton. Then,
taking a card, he wrote thereon the
following and handed 1t to her:
"There'S a divinity that shapes our
nds."-New York Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19

Day by day dispatches in the
newspapers relate of horrors, by
land and sea, due to carelessness of
man and the influences of nature.
Wednesday afternoon dispatches
were received announcing that
Kingston, the capital of Jamaica,
had been destroyed by an earth
quake and next morning fuller &C
counts Of the horror are given show
ing that many hundreds lost their
lives in the commissions of nature.
The history of Jamaica has been
one of disaster almost since Column
bus first sighted the island on his
voyage of discovery. Revolutions,
wars, earthquake, fires and plaques
have more than filled the history of
this little island with it's share of
horrors. The quake which came
Tuesday to Kingston was without
warning. 1t caught the citizens
unDrepared, as was San Francisco a
few months ago. The meagre re-
ports that have come to this country
by roundabout means show that
the loss OF life has been large, the
destruction of buildings and prop
erty by quake and fire appalling.
1t is one of the misfortunes that
nature thrusts upon man over
which human ingenuity has no con-
troll.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
THE LEGISLATURE.

i5 the present time all eyes are
T. 81 toward Madison and the pos
S ctiOns of the state Legislature.
That reform legislation will be en-
acted is expected, but how far it
will 90 is the question. The ''pater-
nal" idea that has existed through
out the state for the past six years
appears to be on the wane, and some
good, sensible legislation on needed
questions will doubtless be enacted
before the present session closes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
CHARGED WITH FORGERY
National Guard Officer and Citizen
Accused of That Crime in
Pension Case.

Cleveland. Jan. 1S.-Major Fred S.
Marquis, of the Eighth regiment O. N.
G.. and secretary of the board of man.
a1erS of the Ohio reformatory, AID Ed
watd H. Pugh, both of Mansfield. were
arraigIed before United States Com
missioner Marlatt. Pugh was charged
with forging the names of witnesses
in connection with an application for d
pens'i"h and Major Marquis. as a no
tary. with falsely representing that
witnesses personally appeared before
him.
Both waved examination and were
placed under bonds. Major Marquis
wa! captain of company NJ Eighth
Ohio volunteers. during the Spanish
American war. Marquis stated tnat his
friendship for Pugh. whOwasa member
of his company, got him into the trou-
BILE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
Found DYING on a Field.

Bloomington, Ill, Jan. rs. II Uncon-
scious and almost dying James Hud-
son. a prominent farmer living near
Saybrook. was discovered by members
of his family lying face downward in
the snow Of deserted field on the
farm. Deep gashes and bruises on his
head. neck and back seem to have been
inflicted with bludgeon aud knife.
He had been absent from the house
about six hours. His case is almost
homeless
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
Anxious About Her Daughter.

Springfield. Ill, Jan. 1S.-AIrs. G. G.
Jones is Frustrated through fear for
the safety of her daughter who is in
jamaica on her wedding trip. She
was married in New York Jan. > to
John Mckee. of this city. they start
ed for Kingston, Jamaica, immediately
and were to have started nOrthward
yesterday 1t is feared that both may
be dead, although Major Leigh wired
from New York that Mr.. and Mrs.
Mckee may he at Port Royal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
Farmers in Dire Distress.

There is no question but what the
farmers are queered. One poor devil
over in Barber county last week lost
two thoroughbred Hereford steers and
one fine mich COW from overeating
and the same week lost four valuable
thoroughbred Poland china brood
sows, caused by the bursting of a
granary, the grain from which smoth-
cred the animals. Something has got
to be done.-Harper. Kan, Sentinel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19

In the future we must say civil
war" and not rebellion" in referr-
ing to- the troubles between the
North and the South, in the sixties,
This is in accordance with a provi-
sion adopted by the United States
senate. Well civil war sounds
better than rebellion. F." Our govern
ment Is growing more kindly as it
grows older. It recently favored
the old soldiers of both wars,
Mexican and our own.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19

Suicide of a Bride of Four Months.
Hattiesburg, Miss, Jan. 1S.-Mrs. d.
Ora McCreary. aged Is, bride of four
months. committed suicide by shooting
herself through the temple at night as
she lay alongside her sleeping husband.
No cause is known.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19

Senator Spooner f1ayed Ben Till
man in the United States Senate Tues
day so that the ''pltchfork" from
South Carolina squirmed in his seat
and tried to answer his little oppon-
ent but in vain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
There Have Been Buried 343
Up to the Latest
Report.
OFFICIAL AND AUTHENTIC NEWS
Governor Swettenham Briefly Ca
bIes All the Facts of the
Great Disaster.
Number OF Wounded in Hospitals Il
5OO-List of the White Persons
Killed, Wounded and
Missing.

st. Augustine, Fla. Jan. 1S.-Wire-
less messages received at the station
on Anastasia island by Chief Elec-
trician Elkins say that Kingston is
sinking gradually; that many holes,
and cracks 100 feet deep, were formed
hy the earthquake. and that grave
fears are felt that the entire city will
slip into the bay.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
Kills 4 snake ont Of Season.

Carnli. H.. Jan. Captain Ed
ward {. Ballard, i'll returning up Lit
tie Wabash river, killed water
moccasin over three feet in length
Tie snake showed fight and frightened
several passengers aboard the boat
Riyerman say it is the first snake ever
kaled in January. and that it indi-
Gates m early spring
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19

The new Shah of Persia has fallen
heir not only to a kingdom but to
harem eight hundred strong. 1t is
not yet known whether he considers
it an asset or an incumbrance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
secretarr NiIson Resiuns-

Traer, Ia, Jan. 1S.-Secretary of
Agriculture Wilson has resigned the
presidency Of the First National bank,
of Traer. which he has held for ten
years. Secretary Wilson gave as his
reason for resigning that being in
Washington he was too far away to do
Justice by the stockholders and depos-
itors Of the bank III this town.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
THE WEATHER

Following is the official weather
:frecast up to o'clock tonight:
Illinois-Fair, except snow in south
portion: colder.
Indiana-Fair, except snow near the
lolkes; easterly winds becoming north
erly.
Wisconsin-Tai and colder.
Iowa-GeneraiIy fair
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
Filipino Demand on the Trust.

Manila, Jan. 1S-The insular gov
ernment demands from the Standard
Oil company payment of $19,514 in
gold as duty upon oil brought into the
Philippine islands prior to 1901. The
company will contest the matter with
the insular government.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19

When a serpent is about to strike an
intended victim he raises his head,
Jaws diStended and fangs protruding.
With lightning rapidity he directs the
fangs to the point of attack. The fangs
from two glands placed on either side
of the head
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
win Examine Tuskegee's Books.

Montgomery, Ala. Jan. 18.-In the
house a resolution was presented au-
thorizing the governor to examine the
books and accounts of the Booker
Washington negro school at Tuskegee,
and to report to the state. This school
receives a small appropriation from
the state. but is supported by contribu-
tions from philanthropists of the north.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
New Metropolitan Chosen.

Toronto. Ont, Jan. 1S.-The bishops
of the Anglican church in the province
of Canada have elected as archbishop
and metropolitan in place Of the late
Archbishop Bond. of Montreal, DR..
Sweatman bishop of Toronto, who also
was chosen primate of all Canada.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. IS. n A
handsome young woman. known as
Mrs A. +. Floyd but who is reported
to have another name. and to be well
known in Chicago social circles. was
arrested here on charge of having
passed worthless checks to the amount
Of $500 After her arrest she said her
real name was Sickley.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
s-asease,.--:..;;s - .st.ss

- .c-sst4sss4ssss,ss- --&S
Of deputy police INSPECTOR. beth Iegs
broken: Mr. Codner, Of the Direct West
India Cable company. severely; Mrs.
Marshall, wife OF Brigadier J. w 4.
Marshall, c. B., of the Jamaica com-
mand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19
Two workmen Burned to Death.

South Branch, Mich, Jan. 1S.-Two
workingmen. John Barley and Frank
Carr, were burned to death when
Frank TrudeITS hotel was burned 10
the ground.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19

IT the swarrny gentleman from
Italy who sold us warm cheStnuts at
the corner of East Water and Michi-
gan streets Yesterday will call at this
Office we will gladly return him the
one good one we found in the bunch.
He should have been more CAREFUL
Milwaukee Sentinel
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19

London. Jan. 1S.-The colonial office
has received a cablegram from Sir
Alexander Swettenham the governor
of jamaica 1t is without date and
runs as follows: Continuing my pre-
Vious kilograms on the subject OF the
earthquake The evil effects have been
confined almost to three parishes OF
the island - namely Kingston. Port
Royal and st. Andrew. The fire at
kingston has practically ceased; only
coal and rubbish are now burning. The
district burned comprises a triangular
area between the Parade gardens. the
sea. Duke street and Princess street.
The parish church forms the apex Of
this triangle, which comprises about
one-thirtieth part of the town.
. .s.. BuriaIs Number 343 Persons.
THE burned area is being cleared
slowly, owing to the indispOsitiOn Of,
the population to labor, at double the
usual wages. There are few bodies
still covered with ruins. The burials
to noon this day comprise 343. The
persons admitted to hospital i'll King
ston total 440, excluding some sixty
cases sent to Spanish Town from
Kingston for treatment. The pOpula
ton generally is encamped on the Pa
rade grounds. the race course and the
open spaces. 1t is reluctant to return
to its ruined houses during the fine
weather.
Names Some of the Killed.
"The usual provision shops are in
the burned area, and there is conSe
quently difficulty in buying provisions.
| am arranging for sales temporarily,
and for the transfer of persons to 9th
e. parishes There was some pilfer-
ing last night from deserted shops.
The population is wonderfully patient.
but listless. Among the killed are Sir
James FERGUSON. J. w. Middleton \.
NJ Nathan, Edward de Cordova. J. i.
Mudon, J. A. Payne, DR. r. c. Glib.
r. w. Bradley. r. Verley, w. George,
-. Burrows, Charles Sherlock. +. Nor
ris. Captain Constantine and Miss
Lockett
Credit to Men Who Acted.
treat assistance mas Deeh given
by Sir Alfred Jones, who converted
the steamer Port Kingston into a
| temporary hospital and refuge; by
doctors and tiremen from Spanish
Town and by the commander Of the
troops, who supplied men to assist in
keeping order and to patrol. The di-
rect line cable is broken three miles
off the coast. Both the telegraph of
fees are burned
1t Is possible that the dea may
u,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19

the firebOX of a locomotive at the rate
of 200 shovelfuls a minute, if neceS-
sary, will tighten the labor of the fire
nan on many Of the engines of the
Northwestern road. An order has
been placed for 700 of these mechani-
cal stokers. at a cost of $350,0O0.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-01-19

"What was the cause of young VIII
kims and NabeIs enga cement being
broken?"
"He got too economical"
SIN what way"
Began sending her unsealed love
letters bearing a 1-cent stamp. Mil
Waukee Sentinel.