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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22
THE CHARTER OAK.
Bells ToIIed and Funeral Dirges Played
When 1t Fell.

Bells ToIIed and Funeral Dirges Played
When 1t Fell.
The charter oak of Hartford was a
white oak. The story goes that when
James, duke of York, assembled the
throne of England and sent Andres to
take away all colonial charters Con-
necticut alone refused to surrender
hers. Andres was furious over this
defiance, and Oct 81, 1857, he returned
to the assembly hall of Hartford with
a body OF soldiers and demanded in
slant surrender Of the charter, which
lay in a box on the table. A hot dis
cussion followed. Finally Andres
stretched out his hand to seize the
disputed paper. Then the candles
were suddenly extinguished, and the
people who had gathered on the street
outside rushed in a disorderly crowd
into the hall. There was a period Of
wild confusion In the dark, and when
the candles were finally relighted no
charter was to be found. 1t had been
removed by Captain Wadsworth and
concealed in the oak, which ever after
ward bore its name.
The oak was even then old. when
the first settlers were clearing their
land the Indians begged that it might
be spared. 1T has been the guide of
our ancestors for centuries they said,
'as to the time of planting our corn.
When the leaves are the size of
mouse's ears, then is the time to put
seed into the ground The Indians re-
quest was granted, and the tree, after
ward becoming the custodian of the
lost charter, became famous for all
time. 1t fell il a windstorm Aug. 81,
1856, and so deeply was it venerated
that at sunset on the day of its fall
the bells of the city were tolled and
band Of music played funeral dirges
over its ruins.
At the time Of its fall its circumfer-
ence one foot from the ground was
twenty-five feet, and it was estimated
to be over 600 years old.-Kansas City
Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

Lecturing in London on the birds Of
the home counties, w. Bickerton,
F. z. S., said that it was not uncom-
mon for two mother birds of the wild
duck species to share the same nest
and incubate the same clutch Of eggs.
The same thing had been observed in
the case of cartridges.
Hanlon-He assured me he was very
sorry that / made myself appear sc
ridiculous.
Melville-That's all right. There are
a great many persons who are never
happier than when they are feeling
sorry for somebody else. - Boston
Transcript.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold

A. S. Nusbaum, Batesville,
Indiana, writes: Last year I suf-
fered for three months with a sum-
mer cold distressing that it interfered
with my business. I had many of
the symptoms of hay fever, and a
doctors prescription did not reach my
case, and 1 took several medicines
which seemed only to aggravate it.
Fortunately | insisted upon having
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t quickly
cured me. My wife has since used
Foley's Honey and Tar with the
same success. - J. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

ESTATE of David Barrett deceased.
u State of Wisconsin. county court of
Grant county-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special
term of the county court. to be held in and
for said county at the court house in the
city Of Lancaster. in said county. on the
4th Tuesday of Sept, A. D.. 1908. being
the 22nd day of Sept. 1908. at the hour of
one o'clock in the afternoon, the following
matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Minerva ]. and Joseph
Barrett to admit to probate the last will
and testament of David Barrett. late of the
city of Platteyille in said county. deceased.
BY order of the Court
James McBrien.
Register in Probate,
Grant Co. Wis,
Dated Aug. 18th. 1908
Bushnell. Watkins & Moses Attorneys
for petitioner.
1st Ins, Aug. 19: last ms. Sept.2.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22
A Marvel IN Wheat Growing.

A story recently reached Chicago
from the Idaho experimental station
that a new variety of wheat, known as
Alaska wheat, which is both spring
and winter, is producing 200 bushels
per acre. This beats anything in the
way of wheat growing. Heretofore
twelve to fifteen bushels, taking the
country over, have been a good aver
age.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22
A Boom to Elderly People

Most elderly people have some
kidney or bladder disorder that is
both painful and dangerous. Foley's
Kidney Remedy has proven boon TO
many elderly people as it stimulates
the urinary organs, corrects Irregular
ties and tones up the whole system.
Commence taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy at once and be vigorous.
J. T. Bennett
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22
Summons.
Circuit Court, Grant county.
Vina M. Stone, Plaintiff,

Circuit Court, Grant county.
Vina M. Stone, Plaintiff,
VS..
George Reynolds. and Emma Reynolds, his
wife; Nathan Reynolds. and Ellen Rey-
nolds his wife; Frank Reynolds. Walter
Marks, and Harley Sprague as executor OF
the last will and testament of Lewis S.
Reynolds. deceased Defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN: To the said
defendants:
You are hereby summoned to appear with
in twenty days after service OF this sum-
mons, exclusive of the day of service. and
defend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid; and in case of your failure so to
do, Judgment will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the complaint.
Geo. b. ClementSOn. plaintiffs attorney.
p. o. Lancaster, Grant county, Wis. Glow
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22
Execution Worth Notino.

One Of those positive men who are
prolific in maxims for the general
guidance of mankind was holding
forth to a group of listeners.
Never tell your Dreams" he said.
'They interest nobody but yourself.
and if they have any significance at all
they merely indicate Some mental
weakness on the part of the dreamer"
YES" replied one of the listeners
after a pause; what a fool old John
Bunyan was to tell that long dream of
his about the pilgrims"
After this there was another and
longer pause.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22
Giants Shoe For Bill Taft.

An immense shoe, one of the extra
sizes built for giants, consigned to
"Bill Taft, Washington, passed through
New Orleans recently on its journey
eastward. 1t started from San Fran
cisco and was passed along by the rail-
road men, each junction point adding
some joke and lacking new tags on it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22
How to Avoid Appendicitis

Most victims of appendicitis are
those who are habituallY constipated.
Foley's Orino Laxative cures chronic
constipation by stimulating the liver
and bowels and restores the natural
action of the bowels. Foley's Orino
Laxative does not nauseate or grippe
and is mild and pleasant to take.
Refuse substitutes. j. I. BennentT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22
How He Got II.

ST." said the gruff old merchant to
the young man who wanted to go
away for a week, have worked here
for twenty-five years without ever
thinking of taking a vacation"
YES; / know it. That's why want
to get away. But for the horrible ex-
ample you present / might be willing
to work on and on without az
Let it suffice to say that he got his
vacation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22
Eroo catcbers' Union.

To keep up the price of frogs and
helgramites used by fishermen in bass
fishing boys of Hampton, Conn, and
vicinity have organized a frog catchers'
union. The members are pledged not
to cut the price Of bait.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22
Attention, Asthma Sufferersl

Foley's Honey and Tar will give
immediate relief to asthma sufferers
and has cured many cases that had
refused to yield to other treatment
Foley's Honey and Tar is the hest
remedy for coughs, colds and all
throat and lung trouble. Contains no
harmful drugs. j. L. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

Miss Inland-You certainly have a
charming country place here. and of
course you have given it some pretty
name?
Mr.. Bondholder = Oh, yes! Mrs.
Bondholder calls it Idlemoment-by-the-
Sea, but l call it by its right name.
MoDeysunk.-Judge.
Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure
any case of kidney or bladder trouble
that is not beyond the reach of medi-
cine. No medicine can do more.
J. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22
snrrant-Yonrl have to cath AGAIN.

Servant-You'll have to call again.
Collector-That's what you said yes
terday.
Servant-But Mr. Skinner is too i'll
to talk to you today.
Collector-You needn't worry about
that I'll do all the talking.-Philadel-
phia Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

ESTATE of William Hambitzer. deceased.
~ State of Wisconsin, County Court of
Grant county-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at the special
term of the County Court. to be held in and
for said county at the court house In the
city of Lancaster. in said county, on the
4th Tuesday of Sept. a. D.. 1903. being the
o'clock in the forenoon. the following
matter will be heard and considered:
The matter OF the petition of Joseph
Hambitzer, for the appointment of an adj
Illustrator for the estate of William Ham
bitter, deceased.
By order OF the Court,
E, B, GOQDSELL,
County Judge,
Dated August 18th 1903.
1st ms. Aug. 18th. last ms. Sept eth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

81 understand you are looking for a
Servant?'' said the girl.
"Oh, dear, nor answered the lady.
when was first married / was fool
fish enough to occasionally look for a
servant, but got over that I'm look
ing for a general supervisor Of the
household now"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

No one is immune from Kidney
trouble, SO just remember that Foley
Kidney Remedy will stop the ir
Irregularities and cure any case of
kidney or bladder trouble that is not
beyond the reach of medicine.
j. I. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

Mothers-Have you tried HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea? It's a great
blessing to the little ones, keeps
away summer troubles Makes them
sleep and grow. 80 cents, Tea or
Tablets. j. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

If you'd be dubbed handsome girl,
And win a handsome Knight,
The secret here I do impart
Take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea
at night. j. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

bladder specialist, and is wonderfully
accessfu1 iii promptly curing lame back,
uric acid, catarrh of the bladder and
Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form of kidney trouble.
DIR. Kilmer's SWamp=ROOt IS not rec
commended for everything but if you have
kidney, liver or bladder trouble it will be
found just the remedy you need. 1t has
been tested in so many ways, IN hospital
work and in private practice, and has
proved so successful III every case that
special arrangement has been made by
which all readers of this paper, who have
not already tried it, may have sample
bottle sent free by mail, also book tell
ing more about Swamp-Root, and how 70
find you have kidney or bladder trou-
bic. When writing mention reading this
generous offer in this paper and send your
address to Dr.. Kil1ner fE-
& Co., Binghamton, ta
N. Y. Tie regular q! q !:
fifty-cent and one 1879 $50
dollar size bottles are Home Of swamp-ROOs.
sold by all good druggists. Don't make
any mistake, but remember the name,
Swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer's Swan1p-Root,
and the address, Binghamton, n. Y, on
every bottle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

cures made by Or.
Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kid
ney, liver and blad-
der remedy.
1t is the great med
ical triumph of the
nineteenth century /;
discovered after years
of scientific research
by DR.. Ki1mer, the
eminent kidney and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

To avoid a task and to fear it is to
make it our master. To set about it
cheerfully at once is to become its
master.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22
SUMMONS,

SUM MONS,
State of Wisconsin. Grant County. In
Circuit Court
Jennie BurgeSS.-Plaint1ff.
VS.,
Chester Burgess Defendant.
The State of Wisconsin to the said De-
PENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty DAYS after the service of this
summons. exclusive of the day of service.
and defend the above entitled action in the
court aforesaid and in case of your failure
so to do, judgment Will be rendered against
you according TO rne demand of the com
plant.
GRAVES & EARLL,
Plaintiffs Attorneys
20. Address. Prairie du Chen. Craw-
ford County. Wisconsin.
N, B. The original summons and com
plant in the above entitled action are now
on file in the office of the Clerk of the Cir
cult Court for Grant County, Wisconsin,
1St ms, July. q: last ms, Aug 20.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

A summer tonic braces the body and
brain, cools, the system, regulates
your stomach, kidneys and liver.
That's what HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea will do 80 cents, Tea or
Tablets J. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

Tommy Murphy, the young but sue
cessful New York trainer, has given
seventeen PAGERS records below 2:10.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

A political certainty: He who con-
tributes nothing to the campaign fund
need have no fear about publicity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK?

Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.
Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know of the wonderful
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-08-22

duUTGSS 10 O-. AI1IIIOA
& Co., Bling hamton,
N. Y. Tie regular
ffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles are
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-05
x THE EVENING STARS W PAGE MAGAZINE x
Id ENESS THE BANE OF YOUNG
MEN OF THE SILVER SPOON
Unchecked Luxury Leads to Entanelements Which MOI inire
ouenfIy Are of the Criminal Sort.

ONE day the parents of young mn who are brought Up IN luxury ane aos-
ness will have their eyes opened to the fact that they re doing hr oh
dren a grieyous wrong Caamides are already crowdng upon sch
narents so thick ant fast that the lesson cannot he Ignored, pt tny earn
slowly and HI mills of the gods k@p N grinding
It seems to me that If I had a son who could stoop 10 sue meannesS LIB roo-
berry of a friend hose hospitality he a enjoying should feel that the entire
belonged on m y shoulders FRS OF ALL, he should been taugnt m
simple principles of honesty; secondly, he should have beer ahe to q some
useful thing tina would gve him a living and, lastly, he should hav been In
sructed in the creed which protectsm nan or woman with whom M has broken
bread.
All # these things ar sc simple that there is no excuse for neslecuns thsm
They are the first rules of decent living, and go with neatness Of person
ally department. They are a thousand times more important than reading Inc
writing upon which the law is rather insstent. Rapidly acquired riches are
common events in this country and the day of losing one head overt them has
passed away. The tnge Of vu1garty,h however, las not been quite obnterated
ad the practse of bringing SON up to a life of dleness is too common.
polish they may acquire, and their money allowance is larger than the income
of pr@perou middle class families Having n 10 interest In their studies the
pas them overa as lightly Is possible and barely sraps through tho course.
They hve had plenty Of time for amusemen and plenty of money! % BUY It,
and have grown in arrogance to the point Of setting themselves Dove parental
authority. 1t must be admitted that the parents who have made life delightful
for sons have some claim to consideration, and whena a unwelcome aughter-in-
law Is forced upon them they are justified in protesting.
& But the form of the protest is the cause of misery which comes % them al
a. punishment for spelling a man. IN the chnda are the elements which, properly
treated, will make a good and useful citizen. Clumsy handling results in a
job, and the young man who finds himself In the clutches Of the law
thhHng is a undisputed specimen II botching. There's are young men from
families of wealth who are carving out a future Of usefulness, even Of briniancy,
but they have never belonged to the lass Of overindulged shirkers supported
from the parental pocketbook and ignorant OF correct principles OIL living. Think
of he amount Of Unnecessary misery in this word. says Betty Bradeen, los OF
1t cause by evading obligations! When a son car openly ay tn blame of his
downfall to parental opposition 10 his ancest the moral is obvious.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-05
Mitchell Begs Science to Halt Alarming
mroads of Tuberculosis in Labor Ranks

lief from those things which pre-
dispose working men and women to
consumption must be brought to
us in the places In which we live
and work.
1t is, of course, a source of graft
fcation to know that those more
favored by fortune who are victims
of this disease may find relief in
othcr chimes; but the men and
women of toll are compelled by cir
cumstances beyond their control to
remain not only in the community
where they contracted the disease,
but often are obliged to continue
in their employment until they sue
cumb to it's ravages.
Among the obstacles to greater
progress in the promotion of health
and the eradication of disease Is the
attitude Of many employers Of
labor.
Not only do they resist the enact
ment Of laws for tho prevention OF
accidents and the promotion Of
health, but 1t is with the greatest
reluctance that they comply with
such laws when they have been n
acted.
Equally important are the hous-
ing conditions in our largo cities.
Owners of property feel little re-
sponsibility for the health or COM
fort of tenants; their chief concern
seems to be to get the largest pos.
sible return upon their investments.
and all attempts to enforce regula-
lions of O. sanitary character are
denounced as unnecessary and UNI
warrantable interference.
1t would be, Of course, unjust to
say that employers or landlords
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-05
Some Employees Scored for
Their Attitude, Which Is an
Obstacle in Crusade.

should be blamed for all the evils
which affect and threaten the lives
of the working people.
There is much that the wage
Garner may do to alleviate condi-
lions to prevent the dissemination
of disease germs and to cure tu-
berculosis in It's incipient stages.
The danger may be minimized by
the application Of simple and
natural rules of life and conduct;
and to the extent that education
and agitation may offer relief, it is
the duty Of the working people to
take advantage of the practical
suggestions which are made for
their guidance and to follow the
advice given for their benefit.
Cleanliness, fresh air and tenn
perate living are the best prevent
Ives of diseases, and In most in
stances these essential requisites
are within reach or control of the
working people.
But, unfortunately, either through
ignorance or carelessness, or both,
the simplest and most obvious rules
of health are utterly disregarded,
with the result that the grave
claims countless victims Of an easily
p~reventable disease.
1t is eminently fitting that one
session of this great international
congress should be given to the. con-
sideration Of tuberculosis in its re-
lation to the wage-earners, and it is
safe to predict that much valuable
information and many good results
will come from the addresses of the
distinguished gentlemen who have
honored us with their presence.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-05
CARE OF GOLDFISH.
To the Dditor of the Evening Star:

To the Bdftor OF the Evening Star:
A little advice as to the best way of
taking care Of goldfish would be much
appreciated by B. T. B.
1.-THE secret of success in caring for
goldfish is to keep the water they are
in fresh and sweet. Their globe should
be emptied n it's water renewed as
often as every second day. Lift each
fish out gently in q. glassful OF water,
empty the globe, wash 1t out, then put
In fresh water and put the fish back
again. Clear, sweet rainwater should
be used, and its temperature should be
raised to rs or 80 degrees by warming
a part of it. Sparkling well water is
too cold for the fish to thrive in, and too
pure, for the a~nimalculae Of rainwater
forms an important part OF tho food of
these fish. They need no other sus-
tenance h a very few bread crumbs
spr1nkled In their water daily, for over
feeding will kill them quickly.-Ed.l
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-05
DEATHS OF
To the Editor of the Evening Star:

Can you tell me what disease has
been the cause Of most of the deaths of
our Presidents? G. L. o.
[Washington's death was due to acute
%laryngitis; Adams, Madison and Mon
roe, practically to old age; Jefferson,
chronic diarrhoea; John Quincy Adams,
paralysis; Jackson, dropsy; Van Buren,,
catarrhal affection of the throat and
lungs; William Henry Harrison, pleu-
risy; Tyler, cause of death not given by
biographers; Polk, cholera; Taylor,
cholera morbus, combined with a severe
cold; Fillmore, paralysis; Pierce,
dropsy; Buchanan, rheumatic govt;
Lincoln and Garfield and Mckinley
assassination; Johnson, paralysis
Grant, cancer at the root of the tongue
Hayes, neuralgia of the heart; Arthur
heart trouble; Benjamin Harrison
pneumonia; Grover Cleveland, stomach
trouble.-Ed.1
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-05
ALL NICELY

oh, yes, It's all nicely arranged.
she told her chum. HE has found It
practically impossible to live on his In
come, and he needs me to economize for
him, so we're going to DO married."
But you have found II practically
impossible to dress yourself on your
allowance" suggested tho chum doubt
fully.
True" she admitted, land % I need
him to economic for me. It's q spaen-
did arrangement, don't you think?"
DON'T WORRY.
Don't worry when your neighbor's
leaves
Come dancing DER your lawn
And strew your porch and clog your
caves
And scatter pro and con.
Just smile and gladly bide your time:
There'n surely come a day
When the wind that gave his leaves to
you
VIII blow the other way.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-05
by JOHN MITCHELL,

Former President of h United
Mine workers of America.
To the men Of learning and science
who have gathered in this capital
city from all parts Of the globe the
working people Of America turn
with expectancy and confidence.
We men of labor who carry more
than our full share Of the burdensa and
make our full share of sacrifices cry
aloud for assistance and direction in
our struggle against this terrible
plague which. unaided, we cannot
successfully combat. :
In common with all other factors
in society. we are alive to the i'm
portance of the researches made to
find a cure for those already afflicted,
but we r equally, even moro, con-
cerned in regard to measures which
will prevent infection and stop for
ever the spread of this disease.
Immunity from infection and re-