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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03
SOME FAMOUS FoURTHs.

1776-Declaration of independence
signed at Philadelphia.
177S-Clark took Kaskaskia.
1778-The Wyoming massacre.
17S0-British evacuated Williams
burg.
17S8-Great celebration in Philadel-
phia apropos of the ratification of the
constitution.
1902. Q. Adams delivered his first
address to the United States senate.
1SO4-Pioneer weekly mail stage
made its trip from Philadelphia to
Pittsburg.
1SO7-Garibald the Italian patriot,
was born.
1817-Work began on the Erie ca
nal.
1S26-Death of John Adams
1S26-Death of Thomas jefferson.
1828-First spike driven for the Bal
timOre & Ohio railroad.
1S31-Death of James Monroe.
1839-Carolus Duran, the great
French painter, was born.
1845-United States annexed Texas.
1S48-Peace proclaimed between the
United States and Mexico.
1S48-Cornerstone of the Washing
ton monument laid in Washington.
1851-Cornerstone for the capitol
extension was laid
1856-Kansas Free State legislature
convened
1S56-Washington equestrian statue
in Union Square dedicated.
1S57-Pierre Lott, the French
writer, was born.
1S63-Union victory at Helena Ark.
DISTINGUISHING surrendered toGen-
eral Grant
1S68-Burlingame treaty beTgeen
the United States and China was
signed.
1S68-Amnesty proclamation was IS
sued at Washington.
1S74-Opening of the Eads bridge IN
st. Louis.
1S84-Francis Scott Key Monument
dedicated in San Francisco.
1894-Hawaii declared a republic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03

The Indians were delighted at my
pantomime of war medicine. | told
Them that whoever took that medicine
could never be killed in war, but that
was afraid they would join forces
with the Sioux and fight against me
Sic gave them that dose. knew
them 10 be the greatest foes Of the
Sioux. but Of course l had to be
coaxed into giving away my wonder
full charm.
After much persuasion finally
agreed to do it. but bargained that
It must not be taken in the presence
of others. 1t was so powerful that
no novice could take the white mans
medicine With others watching him.
OF course that made hit with the
Indians at once. and there were many
volunteers to be number one.
/ selected the chief He walked into
my tent, and l began my mysterious
passes at him. In the meantime
had two quart bottles before me. One
contained water and the other am
monia. l made him understand that
at the end Of my speech, when l clap
ped my hands, he was to take a deep
breath and inhale the war medicine
as soon as 1 removed the glass stop
-Aer. ] don't believe a motion was lost
N the Indian; they are good imita
tors. l gave three war whoops and
made my extemporaneous speech.
Then / clapped my hands. pulled the
cork, and thrust the ammonia under
che chiefs nose. He took a long
deep breath as directed. and fell back
ward as one I'd.
When he revived there were tears
rolling down his cheeks, and l ex
pected to have no more fun tina
Fourth. but here l had not reckoneC
on the Indians sense of humor.
That chief went out and was al
dumb as an oyster about his treat
ment, and so close did they keep tht
secret that every Indian in the CAM
came into that tent singly and tool
his war medicine without a murmur
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03

We also find # necessary to provide
another teacher for the fifth and sixth
grades of the south side, the crowded
condition of the room making it almost
impossible for one teacher to do the re-
qmred work, the enrolment is 65. And
we would recommend that action be
taken at this meeting to provide addition
al room which seems to be absolutely
necessary. With this exception of the
crowded condition above mentioned and
In the third and fourth grades, we think
the schools are doing well and prospecting.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM WEBB, Director
S. E. HAssELL, clerk,
RICHARD MEYER, Jr. Tres.
Lancaster. Wis. July 1st, 1907.
W. E. Webb's term as a member
OF the board having expired. it was
necessary to elect his successor.
Mr.. Webb was re- elected. by unan-
imOus vote.
Auditing committee chosen for
ensuing year as elected is as follows:
Mrs. F. E. Tenant, Miss Emma
Schreiner, G. III. Basford.
1t was voted to employ an addi-
tional teacher for instruction in
music and drawing and the sum of
$40 was voted for this purpose.
Additional room required was left
to the board to procure.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03
TO CRR,TT0P1

Notice TO CREDITORS
State Of Wisconsin, Grant County
Court SIN PrObate.
In tlla. matter, q the estate of Edward
Dugan: deceased.
LettesS teStam sutary. on the estate Of
Edward Dugau. lGEe. of tle-town Of HAZEL
Green. Grant cOunGy Wisconsin. deceased.
having been iSsU4d to Julia Am, Dugan
Not1es IS hereby given. that the creditors
OF 1S611 Edward Dugan, deceased, are
allowed and lirnite,3 by order, of this court
Until including the lst Tuesday, of Ian,
1885, being the I'm day Of said month to
present their claims. and demands against
said Edward Dagan. deceased, to the
cou1Ey court fOT examination and allow
alce
Notice is also hereby. given. that, the
claims and demands so presented will be-
examined and a559justed, sy> this court. at
the office of the County Judge, at the court.
h0stss. IN the city of Lancaster. in said
County. on TIE second. Tuesday Of JAM.
DATED this Inth day Of June, 1857
By ORDER of the Court.
E, B. GOODSIllL. Coaaty Judge.
Geo. 3. Clema1tson. At9y. for. Executrixs
OSt ms. Tune 15:- last ms I1lv, 81
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03
Two
Fourth Of July
Stories
By Gen. William r. shafter.

8y Gen. William r. ShafteT.
Wholesome enthusiasm, whether
fired b. the battery of words or gun
powder is bound to create courage
and Sir our brave men to greater
deeds Of vaIcr. 1 feel that we cannot
celebrate too much for the glOrifica-
ton Of the greatest day in the his
tory Of our union. When l was a lit
tie boy looked forward to the Fourth
Of July with all Of the pleasurable an
ticipatiOn of childhood, and saved my
pennies from Christmas time to indie
pendence day to buy the wherewithal
for the fitting and noisy celebration.
| think, however, my most exciting
Fourth was in the Cuban campaign Of
1898. The morning after the Santiago
battle an orderly brought me a pa
per containing original doggereI in
seven heroic verses. They were en-
titled: "Phat Gen. Shafter Whit At
ther," and the first stanza began:
Now, when Gen. Toral, a Spanish
- dago,
Met Gen. 5hafter at Santiago,
See Gen. Toral to Gen. Shafter,
BE iabbers, old man, now plat are
yeZ after?
And Gen. Shafter SEE: 'Phat d'yez
think?'
And gave him the slyest sort of
wink
Ill get plat I'm after SEE Gen.
Shafter"
I think that the Fourth of 1898 was
the only celebration l ever took part
IN that inspired the muse, for which
am grateful.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03
SUMEfONS.


Circuit Cofart. lGrarst County. wisconsin
John g. Clask and S. H. Paylo-Co-partner s
1nder the FEn name and style of Clark, u.
taylor, Plaintiffs.
Frank Nj. 1gathewSoa. Lucy r. Mathewsons
c. s. methewSon. Ellen Martin ines
BiathewSSEsl FranIsBk, MatheWSon as exc
cutor OF tie last will anoa testament of
Farley A: MathevaSon. deceased, Frederick
W AraoEd as trustee Of Charles, S.
Mathevason. Fenaer H. Peckham. Jr,.
Katherine F. PeCz1arn. Rosa 2. DanieLson
(nee PeGkham,l Ella L. T. Baldwin (ne6
Peckha4l) and Grace Peczdam Murray tuee
Peckh@pn.) Defendants.
The, State of Wisconsia:-TO the said de-
fendalts:
Yo4 are he-sby sufamoned to appear
within twenty days after service of this
summons. exclusive. az the day of service.
and defend the above entitled action IN the
court aforesaid; and n caSeOf Your failure
so TO do, judgment VIII be rendered against
yCd accOrdi2g to tbs demand of the COM
paint: of which q copy IS herewith served
ICON you. CLARK & TAYLOR,
?. O, Address. Lancaster. Grant CCGnty,
Wisconsin,.
1st ms, Juns .; last kslag, 3rd.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03

ESTATE of JaAn B. Hoxa.. deceased
l. State of Wisconsin. County Court Of
Grant County--In PrObaee.
Notice is hereby given. that at <ae special
term Of the County Court, to be held II and
for said county at the court house IN the CITY
OF Lancaster, in said county,, on the 4tn
Tuesday Of July. A. 2. 1907, being the 23rd
day of July 1907. at tbs hour Of one O'CLOCK n
the afternoon, the following matter Will pc
beard and considered:
The apalication Is Era f. GTifis, admin
iStrator 0f the estate of JOAN b iHore, dSs
ceased. for the Settlemeat and allowance
of his fSAal accOu1t as SUCH agm1nISIraFoT
and the assignment of the residue or SAID
estate 20 such oaleI persons as are by laVS'
By order OF the Court,
T. 3. GOODSELL.
County Judge.
Dated. Juna End. 1891,
LOWE & Carthew. Adm's. k5tyS.
Isl in s June. 2 last ms. july 3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03
LICENSED TO WED.
Cupid PTankSas Recorded by GoUzsy
Clerk Tuffty.

David erase and Ada Stephens,
both of Mbntf0Tt.
Nels-E. 8u}ssster ana MyEias S,
.yDhDsin, b0tlr Of WFingville:
william B. Gfabtree~ Sam Der
n3E5ino, Cass,. and Elizabeth Jane
KSPp, PlatFeville.
/ S3TawforGf AZ E.lI, Soldiers Grove,
aaas Sarah e. Chase, Cassy7lle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03

BY Gen. Charles A. Woodruff.
What promised to be the dreariest
Fourth of July in my life ended in be.
ing one of the most amusing. / was
sent to the Indian country on Milk
river, Montana, to deliver some annu-
tiles, and had to wait several weeks
for the Indians to come in from their
hunting expedition.
The AssinibOine Indians came strag-
Cling into camp one by one, and
hung around my camp with undis-
guised curiosity. I had a headache,
and took a quart bottle of ammonia
from my medicine chest and shifted
at the cork. I knew how to mystify
itlhe Indians, and / did a couple of side
steps. rolled my eyes, jerked my body.
and pointed my finger to the cardinal
points before taking the dose.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03
TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
~ State of Wisconsin. Grant County
Court SIN Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Thomas
O'EaFa. deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate OF
Thomas O'Hara. deceased. having been
issued to EerTy D AaFa. .
Notice is hereby given. that the creditors
of said N mas $50 ara, deceased, are als
lowed ana limited by order of this Court
until and including the 3rd Tuesday OF
Dec. 1907. being the 1sth day of saIdmonth,
to present their claims and demands against
said Thomas O'Hara. deceased. to the
county court for examination and allow
Notice is also hereby given: that TIE
claims and demands so presented VIII be
examined and adjusted by this court, at
the office of the County Judge. at the court
house, in the city of Lancaster, IN Sa1d
county, on the first I,ueSdayot jan. 1908.
Dated this II day of June 1897.
By the Court.
E 3. GOODSELL, County IL t2e.
% Lowry & Carthew, Exors'. Atty's.
lst ms. June IS; last ms. Iulv. .,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03
The
Fourth of
July
BY T. c. HARBAUGH

Old Glory is waving on land and on
sea,
The hope of the Nation, the pride of
the free,
Our fleets bear it outward to harbors
afar,
And dear to the eye IS the CLEAN of
each star;
In beauty it floats over hemlock and
pine,
Adown to our orange-fringed tropical
Our fathers beneath it were willing
to die,
And new Iuster it gets on the Fourth
of July.
tbs Old ContfnentaIs! methinks that
they come
Out of the past at the tap of the drum,
Thefs swords are aloft and their busy
onets shine
And Washington rides at the head of
the line;
There Sumter and Schuyler arssfight
ing again,
And yonder is charging Mad An
thony'' Wayne!
They fought and they fell meath the
Unions blue sky,
And gave to Columbia her Fourth ,of
July.
We reach out from ocean to ocean
afar,
A nation OF freemen all matchless in
war,
our eagles awning, of his grandeur I'M
shOrn,
For never by foe has his plumage
been torn:
And woe to the hand that would fetter
his flight,
/ Or sully the banner he guards in his
might;
He watches our land from his erie on
high,
And our flag waves for him on the
Fourth of IuLYl
cur forefathers gave US this home Oh
the free,
And tenderly guarded young Liberty's
tree;
Undaunted in battle heroic they stood
And nourished the soil with the best
of their blood;
Blow, blow. the wild bugles, but not
for the fray,
The morning has dawned upon Liber-
tvs day.
Unfurl the proudi emblem that kisses
the sky
For this is the worlds only Fourth Of
July.
The rollicking drums! let them sound
in their might,
And rally the people, but not for the
fight.
The land is afiame, and the rocket
fierce fire
VIII show where our eagle mounts
higher and high'r;
And listen! DER Brandywine's historic
plain
The old Continentals are swarming
again;
With the tread of the brave and the
soldiers true eye,
They march, as it were, to our Fourth
of July.
The Past is our pride and the cycles
of fate
Await us inside of the Century's gate;
We dress to the colors that flutter and
shine,
While Lfberty's stands at the head OF
the line;
Look up at the Flag that will never
grow old
IA long as the tale of our fathers Is
tOldl
AS long as our land is our home may
it fly
To crown with it's glory each Fourth
Of July.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03
Mere PIeasantrIes.

sky Rocket-Ah! I'm going OF on
the Fourth. and have high old time
Pin Wheel-Bah! You're always
shooting of about yourself. never
blow about it. but generally have a
gay little whirI myself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03

Some actresses are SO con ceited
that they actually bel,eve wha5 their
press agents say about them.
The trouble about making history
is that it is so often ripp I'd up and
made over.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03
ceneaf Walks and and Cellar leila Floors 52cs

aI5 LEST MOSJ
Durable and Economical. I build
them at right prices and guarantee,
the WORK References: s: a. Hatch.
Otis Weld, j. NJ Lance, Blooming
ton: John Bieloa, Bridgeport; Ted
Schneyer Mt Hope, and others.
Write for prices.
OSCAR SELLE, HsomiBgtoaj Wisconsin,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03

HOSES Wansed- Cheap andheevy
one pe1ferred, from ten hundred, and
up. Call on or ADDRESS John Burns.
3ssE Lancaster, Wis,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03

Don't wear thin inflammable frock.
Put on a cloth skirt if there are fire.
crackers about.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03

A total ........ % OtooO.zA
A balance to be pro
vided for OF. 49,. S4,40o'io
Making a total for .,
high and GRID sch.of Sf,foo.ol
To meet the above requirements we
recommend the adoption OF the following
resolution:
Resolved: That, the above amount VIZ:
seven thousand seven hundred eighty
eight and eighty-one One-hundredths dol
| lars are hereby levied upon the taxable
property of School district number three,
| town of Lancaster, Grant County, Wis, TO
meet the current expenses for the ensuing
year. ~ H. c. ,oo-
At our last annual meeting the Boaro
was instructed to provide new heating
nlapt. should it be found necessary. We
find that owing to the good judgment
and painstaking care OF our Jamtors
Thomas Duncalf that the furnace In the
high school building are In nearly as gooC
condition as they were last year, and Mr.
Duncalf reports that he thinks, witt
some repairs, he can make them do gooo
| service for another year. 80 1T seems
unnecessary to provide for new heating
this year. I.,o
We find it necessary to provide anothe
teacher for the high school, which Is alst
recommended and insisted upon by TIT
state high school inspector, and we have
provided for one IN our estimate 10
teachers wages.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03
DONT'S FOR THE FOURTH

Don't allow the firecrackers to go off
in the grass unless you want the lawn
ruined
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03

Don't attempt to set on complicated
pyrotechnics without thoroughly COM
pretending the process.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-07-03

Don't lay away leftover fireworks
for another year. They are dangerous
things to pack away where mice can
get at them. Buy only so many as
can be used on the day appointed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-21
What the Bell Meant.

"At the end of the ballroom floor
was stage, upon which the orchestra
sat-" writes Rex Beach, In the April
Everybody's, describing Riley's saloon
in Tonopah, New. ION one side were
tiers of 'curtained boxes, and along the
other ran raised gallery with drink
ing tables and chairs. A railing held
the crowd back from the dancers, but
there were no hurdles between the
on-lookers and the bar. In fact, from
the way they gravitated thither, I
judged the floor to be on a slant The
place was thronged and very noisy. In
the midst of a swinging two-step one
of the musicians picked up a cow-bell
from between his feet and tangled it
loudly.
"'What does that mean? I asked.
"A fight?'
"'Cn, MOI said man at my side.
the orchestra wants drink and
saw a white-aproned attendant scud-
ding toward the stage to take their
orders. At regular intervals the wild
clamor of this bovine neck-charm
broke out, and 1t never failed to gain
attention"
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mighty sweet on Miss Annie to make up
for the way 1 wlnd-milled across her
mas floor"
Didn't you say that John Cary came
up to speak to my aunt Just before you
er-took fight?" asked Lathrop between
commissions of laughter.
Yes, he and another fellow
"Well, that accounts for your satisfac-
tory escape then, for aunty must have
been looking at them when you slid for
base and made "a Shome rum and IL she
didn't see you she couldn't hear you, you
know; so it's all right-now hurry up"
"All right? You young fool" said Uncle
Pete impatiently, why, didn't l tell you
that l fetched her speaking hose homo
with me? It's over there now, inside my
portmanteau. kinder felt better at get
tin 1t out of sight, you know"
"Oh, she'll never miss that trumpet
she's got q Dozen" said Lathrop.
IT say, Bob, will you answer that
phone?" said Jack, from the bureau.
"TIelow
"Why, hello Annie. This is Bob; who
do you want to speak to? Mr.. Peter
Beckwith? Yes, he's here
"An' he amt a-goin' to speak to no
body at no distance" said Uncle Pete,
with a stubbornness quite foreign to him.
"Hellol Yes. he's here, Annie, but he
can't come to the phone right now; he's
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getting shaved-all over soapy, you know.
Can't you give me the message? Yes, [
understand-Aunty wants you to thank
him for the flowers and
II amt sent her no flowers" grunted
Uncle Pete.
mo. but I did, and in your NAME"
whispered Jack.
''Hello!" Numbered Bob-"no, didn't
quite catch that Annie--yes, thank him
for the violets and say that you and
Aunty will call for him in half an hour
is that all? Oh, I say, Annie, wait a
minute; I'd almost forgotten to tell you
that | met John Cary down on Broadway
this morning and he gave me one of
Aunty's ear trumpets, which. through
mistake, one of his friends carried home
last night. He said his friend was awfully
worried about having fallen and given
Aunty such a fright, and he would have
apologized In person. but was obliged to
leave this morning for Cfhicago-its nico
to have this mystery cleared, isn't ii,
Annie? Yes. we'll all be ready In half an
hour-good-bye, dear
WELL" exclaimed Bob, hanging up the
phone. 1T can't quito get over Aunty's
coming here to drive Mr.. Beckwith to
that luncheon-never knew her to make
such an exception before"
young man." said Uncle Pete smiling
ly, "rd like to run you for President"
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college, an I was tryin' to explain my
qualification over her confidence. Yes, l
shot EN- as good as I could through her
ear trumpet, but / never was much at
telephoning-don't have EN- on my ranch,
you know-an' somehow or other your
rugs in that house don't seem to be nailed
down. an yer floors Is mighty slick. an
jes' as l had taken good long breath to
roar my purtiest speech, that young fell
low, John Cary come up from behind
kinder sudden like an slapped me on the
back, an, somehow, 1 jumped, an the
rug began to slide There warn't nothing
in sight but a rolling stool, SO I steered
for that but nothin' didn't seem to be
stationary an l came down on 1t sorter
bias and sudden like, an them runners
were In the best workin' order you ever
see, an when / let down my heft the
whole business shot across the room, an
young man, what we didn't go over wo
went through. AS you say, there was
turrible crowd. but somebody must have
recognized an told her bout me befo
this, an even IL she amt wrapped up In
arnica an absorbent cotton. don't reck-
on she's hankerin' after seem me again
Just yet-especially as I never did let go
tho tall end of that Bpeakin hose TIL
got home" and then. turning to his
nephew the old man said, seriouslyi
"I tell you, Jack. youse got to be
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rumple the shine off your beaver for moth
ing. But what is your name, sir? didn't
quite catch IT,
"Lathrop-Bob Lathrop."
WHAT" exclaimed Uncle Pete, bounc-
ing up as If on springs. and then turning
to his nephew said, Jack, is he kin to
the widder?'
only nephew, that's ALL" replied
Jack.
Il say, young man." said Uncle Pete,
seriously shaking his head, do your
auntie know you Gomez
81 rather think not" answered Bob in
surprised tones, for when I left tho
house she hadn't gotten up, you know
but had she been awake she would I'M
doubtedly have seconded the invitation"
rs you sure she ain't a-keepin' her bed
on account of injuries of some kind?"
asked Uncle Pete mysteriously.
why. what's the mater with you,
Uncle Pete? I don't think you can quite
have walked up yet" said Jack. moving
his fingers along the footboard Of the
bed.
His finger looked uncommonly ticklish
so Uncle Pete thrust one foot out of the
bed and then, after thinking for mo-
ment or two, said:
1T is mighty polite of you to have
come for me, but I'm thinkin' as how
can't go there with you today"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-21

Copyright, 1907, by w. r. Hearst.)
Copyright, 1907, by American-Journ
Examiner.
sIIT does seem a shame to wake any
thing as peaceful-fooking as that"
said Jack Thomas, pointing to his
Uncle Pete, who for the first time in his
seventy years was visiting New York.
For a backwoodsman, he is about tho
most adaptable thing socially ever i'm
agined.'
well. you advertised his millions
rather extensively. you know replied
Bob Lathrop, land metallic attractions
can smooth over more rough surfaces
than anything I know Of. His eccentrfci-
ties are already termed genius and In an
other week he'll be Hon."
well, If we are going to that lunch
he's got to get up. and hustle, too" said
Jack, tying his shoelace.
How In the name of common sense are
we going to wake him?' asked Bob. HE
seems 'noise-proof,' as far as 1 can see."
Tickle him-that's generally effective"
You seem to forget that I only know
him through hearsay. and-er-he might
mistake my motive. you know"
'oh, tickle him. I tell you. He'll never
know who did It,"