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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
FLAG DAY JUNE Is.
Will be 131st Anniversary of the AdoP-
ton of Stars and Stripes.

IlOn Oh SIdkS oAASA AP~S'
The American Flag Association,
agreeable to its custom for the past
eleven years, respectfully reminds
you that Sunday Jnne 14th, 1908,
will be the 131st anniversary OF the
adoption of the stars and stripes as
the flag of the United States, and
that Flag Day will DE celebrated
this year on Monday, June 18th.
The inreased public recognition OF
Flay Day as a national anniversary
would seem to make Unnecessary any
reminder to secure your co-opera-
ton in securing the widest possible
observance this year.
All American citizens are again
earnestly invited to join In the
public recognition of the birthday
of the emblem of our nationality.
In many of the states. pursuant to
law, the public schools. and aisc
voluntarily in private schools
exercises will be conducted in cele-
bration of Flag Day. Let us extend
this practice. Teach the story of
the flag, what it represents. and
have the young people pledge their
fealty and loyalty to it.
On the IA of June, 1777, congress
enacted: "That the flag of the
Thirteen United States be thirteen
stripes, alternate red and white;
that the Union be thirteen stars
white, IN blue field, representing a
new constellation" The number OF
stripes having been increased by
the admission of new states, the
possibilities of the nations future
development dawned upon our
fathers, and the original thirteen
stripes were unchangeably restored
by act of congress on April 4th 1918,
when it was enacted: THAT from
and after the 4th day of July next,
the flag of the United States be
thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate
red and white; that the union be
twenty stars, white, in blue field,
and that on the admission of new
state into the Union, one star be
added TO the Union of the flag; and
such addition take effect on the
fourth day of July next, succeeding
such admission" Since 1918, twenty
stars or sovereign states have been
added to the Union, making forty
five in all.
Since the struggle OF 1S61-65, the
flag has become the symbol of a
mighty nation. 1t has been carried
to the utmost parts of the earth,
carryingiberty whereverit has been
thrown to the breeze. Americans
cannot fail of a feeling of pride and
satisfaction, nor restrain the swell
ing of patriotism in the breast,
when we contrast the meaning, in
far distant lands of ours and other
flags displayed together.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
The Patriotic DeclamatOry Contest.

The declamatory contest held last
Friday night under the auspices of
the Mckinley Circle was won by
Carl Walker,rof the ninth grade.
Second prize was awarded to Mat
thew Edwards, of the eight grade,
North school; Mary Webb of the
ninth grade and Gladys Glenn, of
eighth grade North school, were
tied for third place. The declama-
tions we're all of a patriotic nature.
The contest was exceptionally
good and when the age of the con
testants is considered is much above
the average. It was strictly
school affair, the Girls Glee Club
of the high school lending their as
sistance in two we'll rendered
songs. Other musical numbers that
were we'll received were the piano
solo by Ivanelle Critchlow and the
duet by Irene Caspers and Elsie
Kinzel. Both of these numbers
were given eXcellently.
A fair size crowd was In attend
ance but as this contest will grow
in popularity from year to year 1T
will no doubt attract large crowds.
A great deal of interest was taken
in the event by the grade pupils
and each one Loyalty hoped for the
representative of his grade to carry
off the hOnors.
Following was the program of the
evening:
Song-Reses Everywhere. -. .......L Denza
Girls Glee Club.
Toussaint L'Ouverture. 49,. viva PEARSON
Supposed Speech of Jonn Adams. Elya KNOX
Resistance to British Aggression: =.
Observation-Disclosures. 49,. Clduy , G4SuH
Piano Solo-LaZingana.. .......... C. BONN
Ivanelle Critchlow.
IngersOllS Vision Matthew EDWARDS
Piano Duet-Moonlight on the Hudson.
-. Irene Caspers and Elisa k1nzel
The American Flag. ............Algle marrow
The Traitors Death Bed. Mary Webb
Our Wisconsin Dead. .......... Nerna Walker
Song-Dream1ng. 49,. $1,000. .Suelly
Girls Glee Club.
Lily ServoSSe'S Ride. -. Velma Richardson
The National Flag. ...... Carl Walker
Orchestra.
The judges were Prin. q. W.
K1rchuer and Miss Him of the Fen
nimore schools and Mrs. j. Laird
of this city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
THE WAR-sHIP MICHIGAN.
The Big New Sea Fighter Was Launch
ed With Honors Yesterday.


The launching of the big battle
ship Michigan took place yesterday
at the yards of the New York ship
building and DrYdock company in
Camden, New Jersey. The big sea
fighter was christened by Miss Caryl
Newberry, assistant secretary Of
the navy. whose home is at Detroit,
Mich. Governor Warner and party
of Michigan state officials also at
tended to witness the launching.
The Michigan will be notable
addition to the new navy The
armament plans call for a main
battery of eight Pinch breech-
loading rifles, and two submerged
torpedo tubes, while the secondary
battery is to consist of twenty-five
3-inch rapid. fire guns, two 23-pound
semi automatic guns, eight l. pound
er semi-automatics, two inch field
pieces, and four machine guns of 80
calibre. The 12-inch guns. of which
the Michigan will carry twice as
many as are on board any American
vessel now in commission or build
ing, are to be mounted in pairs, in
four electrically controlled ellipt1cal
turrets, each with an arc of fire OF
270 degrees, two turrets being for
ward and two aft. The guns of the
secondary battery will be placed in
commanding position, and are to
have large unobstructed arcs of fire.
The torpedo tubes will be installed
forward.
The hull of the Michigan will be
protected by a waterline belt of
armor that will vary in thickness
from twelve to eight inches in some
sections, from twelve to ten inches
In some, and from eleven to nine
inches in other sections. The case
mate armor is to be from eight to
ten inches thick, while an armored
bulkhead ten inches thick will ex-
tend entirely across the ship.
The engines of the new battleship
are to have a combined indicated
horse power of 16, 500, each engine
to be in a separate water-tight COM
partment. The twelve water-tight
boilers, which are to be fitted with
superheaters, will be in three water
tight compartments, and the coal
bunkers are to have a maximum
capacity of about 1900 tons. All
the main compartments below the
gun deck will be provided with
forced ventilation. the combined
ca pacity of the seventeen blowers
being not less than 1000 cubic
feet per minute.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
NEED NEW CONTRACT
FOR LIGHTING CITY
Price Will Be Higher Because
of Bearer Fuel.
Lancaster is at Present One of the
Most CheapIy Lighted Cities
in Wisconsin.

A special meeting Of the city
council was held at the city hall
Monday evening to consider the
question of a new electric lighting
contract for the city, the old con-
tract having expired. on the goth
inst.
The city Is using 45 arc lights for
street lighting for which it has been
paving $50 per year for each 1000
candle power arc. or 50, $50 in all.
This contract was originally made
ten years ago, when four foot wood
could be bought for 81 so per cord,
whereas it now costs from So 90 to
Sc so. In consequence of the iu-
creased cost of fuel and labor the
company, which was represented at
the meeting by its officers as well
IS by its engineer and manager,
shows that it is actually costing 1t IN
excess of 50, 700 per year to furnish
the service to the city which 1T is
receiving 50, $50 for, and the price
asked for in new contract is 500
per light or a total of $2,925.
The service at present for street
lighting is until 1890 midnight and
from 5 o'clock until daylight, morn
ings. in the seasons of the year re-
curing it. It Is proposed, in case
the city desires to eliminate the
early morning lighting and make
the night limit II o'clock instead OF
1890. to furnish the service ct $50
per light. Figures were presented
TO show that Lancaster is at present
one of the most cheaply lighted
cities IN the state, the rate for a
similar service IN other cities rang
ing from $50 to $50 per light.
For instance: Brodhead contracts
arcs, 1900 candle power. midnight
schedule, 500 per light.
Dodgev1lle contracts for hVe
arcs, 1000 candle power, at $78 per
year each.
Delaven contracts for 80 arcs,
1900 candle power at $50 per year
each.
Darlington contracts for s arcs
1900 C. p at $50 each
Kaukauna contracts for "a arcs
1900 C. p. at $s5 each.
Ladysrnith contracts 80 arcs, 1900
C. p. at SO.
Plattev1lle contracts 10 arcs, 1900
C. p, at $55.
1t seemed to be the universal
sentiment of the council that while
desiring TO make CONTRACT upon as
reasonable terms as possible for the
city, they should not and do not
expect the company to furnish the
service at less than it costs.
Upon motion of Alderman Abrams
it was voted for the matter to be
further investigated by the council
as a committee of the whole and
that action be deferred until a
subsequent meeting to be held on
sane date previous to July 1.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
He Went. Though.

The bibulous citizen was holding.
high carnival in the street when an of
ficer approached him and said:
"Come on with me to the station
house"
The disturber of the peace pulle6
himself loose from the officer and be-
gan:
Hold on minute, M friend"
"No, won't hold on a minute. You
come with me-"
Hold on JUS half minute. ] want
JUS one word with you"
"All right" replied the officer i'm
patiently. BE quick about it What
is it you want to say"
"All want t say is jus this-I pre-
ciate your invitation, but JUS can't
go."-Lippincott's Magazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
They Sleep in Peace.

THE following poem was written by b.
Trip, of Canton, S. d., former residen
of Lancaster. and late of Co. F., 9TH wis
Inf, of which the late ]. B. Calls was CAP
tain.]
They are sleeping in thew .lleYs,
Where the rivers peaceful flow;
They are sleeping on the hills tops,
Where they met the stubborn foe.
They are sleeping where the cedar
And the lofty pines abound;
They are sleeping in the tn1CketS,
ON the dark and bloody ground.
They are sleeping as we left them,
In their manhoodS strength and pride;
In the flush and joy of victory.
They were stricken down and died
Where no human eye can find them,
All unmarked, unknown unbleSt,
In their blood stained blue we laid them,
Royal shroud! soldiers rest.
In thelc silent lonely bivouac,
Where the southern MOSES gray,
Cling to tree and bough above tnem,
God alone knows where they lay.
So we place this wreath of flowers
On this mound, for all who sleep
In an unknown grave so lonely,
Where no loved ones ever weep.
They are sleeping, sweetly sleeping,
For they know Old Glory waves
Above the land they died to save.
And will guard their lonely graves.
And they know that true hearts beating.
AS true as when they fell.
Will guard Old Glory to the day,
They too shall fall as well
And when at last we too shall sleep
Beneath a mound, we know
These young and loyal hearts and hands
Will wreath on 1t bestow.
And guard Old Glory down the path
OF time. till time shall be no more,
And truth, and right, and liberty,
Shall reign forever more.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
Open Season for Fishing

The open season for fishing in
Wisconsin may be summarized as
follows:
Muskallonge-May Is to March 1,
succeeding.
Pike-May Is to March 1, sue
ceeding.
Pickerel-May 25 to March 1,
succeeding.
Bass-(Green, silver, rock and
white), May % to March 1, succeed
ing.
Brook Trout-April 15 to Sept. 1,
succeeding.
Black Bass-June 10 to March 1,
succeeding.
Fiddler Catfish and Bullheads-
May % to March 1, succeeding.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
Decoration Day Flowers.

We are booking orders for flowers
for Decoration Day. Send your
orders in early. All kinds of flowers
at all prices. Call, 'phoLe or write.
Taylor's Greenhouse, Lancaster.
w. L. TAYLOR, PROP.
Bell phone 1882 40-t-3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
Probably Right.

Wife Cat the play)-That act was
full of dry humor.
Husband delightfully."- suppose
that is why am so thirsty. Excuse
me inute.-Philadelphia In
quirer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
Advertise it in the Herald.

LOW ROUND TRIP RATES TO.
DENVER, COLORADO SPRINGS
AND PUEBLO VIA CHICAGO,
UNION PACIFIC & NORTH
WESTERN LINE.
On sale daily June 1st to Septem-
Der 3Oth. Return limit October
31st. Two fast through trains to
Colorado daily. The famous Colo
RADIO Special, only one night to
Denver. For booklets, and full in
formation, apply to any ticket
agent of the MOI thwestern line.
IOWA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
Two Women.

The two women met on the corner.
"WelI, of all things" said one.
whoever would have thought of
seeing you hereY' exclaimed the other.
Then they kissed.
"Well, I must hurry to get my car, "
said the first woman, breaking away.
"And promised to be home at 2
o'clock, and it's half past now" said
the other
Then the first woman went into the
drug store and got chocolate cream.
and the other tripped around the cor
ner to the matinee.-Kansas City
Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
Darlington Boy a Hero

VIM. J. Riley, of Darlington,
has been given a bronze medal by
the Carnegie Hero Commission, also
$4,000 with which to complete his
education. He rescued two boys
from drowning.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27

DR.. G. G. NARROW goes to Platte
vile this morning to attend the
meeting of the Southern Wisconsin
Dental Association. His Office will
be closed today and Thursday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
A CHECKING ACCOUNT

Records youl business transac-
tions accurately-keeps your money
matters straight affords you con-
venience that is all times safe
simple and sure.
We invite your account.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27

Tommy" said the teacher, show
many is the half Of eighth
"On top or sidewaysY' asked bright
Tommy.
what do you mean by on top or
sideways"
"Why, half from the top Of 8 is 0.
and half Of it sideways Is 3r'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
Mistaken.

sAh, 1 see you are married." ex-
claimed the merchant.
mo, SIR" replied the applicant
for position, IT got this scar in a
railroad accident. The Bohemian.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
LANCASTER BEAT COBB.
Our High School Athletes Wolloped Out
Another Baseball Victory.


The Lancaster highs won their
fifth victory of the season last Sat
urday at Cobb when they defeated
the high school team of that place
by the score of 3 to 2 in fast hard
fought game. The Cobb team is
one of the strongest in Iowa county
auG before scheduling the game the
Lancaster manager knew that the
Grant county champions" would
have no snap but would have to ex-
ert themselves to beat them.
The game was played before a
small but never tie less very enthu-
siastic crowd. In Cobb as in all of
the Iowa county towns the fans de
mand good base ball and they GER
tainly were not disappointed last
Saturday, for from the first call of
Ibis jumps" to play ball to his last
shout of Eyer out" both the local
lads and their opponents played
snappy, swift ball.
Up to the last part Of the sixth
there were no scores made by either
team. With two out, Bennett by
misplav allowed a man to get to
third on a forced run. This filled
the bases and the next man followed
with a hit bringing in two scores.
Pennock then tightered in his
pitching and the third man was an
easy out at first.
Neither side scored in the 9TH.
L. P. Basford, the first batter in
the eighth, was put out at first.
Pennock followed with screaming
two Dagger and Ii Basford singled
and stole secoud. Nathan scored
both men by pretty hit. Bennett,
the next man up, managed to get to
first and Nathan was caught at Sec
ond. Bennett Immediately pilfered
second and third cushions and scored
the winning run on Smiths hit.
Wiedenbeck ended the inning by
striking out. Both sides drew
blanks the rest of the game.
Without a doubt the Lancaster
team is the strongest aggregation
that ever represented our high
school. They play fast, consistent
ball and the uphill battle that they
fought Saturday is good evidence
of tkelr staying qualities.
The last game of the season will
be played at the fair grounds in this
city on Commencement day with
La Fargo high school, team which
claims no equal in Wisconsin.
This will probably be the last chance
for the Lancaster fans to see the
fast local bunch in action and all
should avail themselves of this OPP
portunitv.
In the Cobb game Pennock struck
out II men and the opposing twirl-
er had to his credit. The score:
Cobb H. S.............0 0 0 2
Lancaster H. SID 0 3
Batteries: Zimmerman and HUI
gel; Pennock and Basford.
1t has long been believed in Mexico
that parrots can foretell earthquakes
Many of the natives keep parrots
about their homes for the special pur-
pose of keeping them informed In ad-
vance Of when earthquakes are to
occur. Monkeys are also said to be
good earthquake forecasters.
Eminent Statesman-What are the
internal newspapers saying about me
now, Chicksey?
Private Secretary-The newspapers
haven't mentioned your name for
month, senator.
Eminent Statesman-Blank dash the
eWspapers!-Chicapo Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27

"You can't keep secret, Marie"
eyes, l can, but always happen to
tell things to other girls who can't
Exchange.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27

March-SignaI Corps. Earl Mccoy
INTERPRETATION ...........L. p, Laurendeau
Overture-King Rose .........Geo. ID. Barnais
March@The Golden West. F. II. LoSey
Valse Caprice-L. Mayeur. Ned Ivey
Serenade-Love in Idleness. Allan Macbeth
March-ZaragoZa .................A.O rlega
Dance of the Nile MaidenS. ......F. H. LoSey
Galop-Rose Ballet Dance. w. 2. Chambers
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27

r. Meyer was in Platteville
yesterday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27
Another Band Concert.

Program of the band concert
Thursday, May %,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27

Eminent Statesman-What are the
internal newspapers saying about me
now, Chicksey?
Private Secretary-The newspapers
haven't mentioned your name for a
month, senator.
Eminent Statesman-Blank dash the
newspapers-Chicago Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-05-27

1t has long been believed in Mexico
that parrots can foretell earthquakes
Many of the natives keep parrots
about their homes for the special pur-
pose of keeping them informed in ad-
vance of when earthquakes are to
occur. Monkeys are also said to be
good earthquake forecasters.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-22

Do not forget that DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are the best pills made.
They are pleasant little pills that are
easy to take and are prompt and gentle.
We sell and recommend them. Sold
by Palace Drug Go.
sl.00 to Salt Lake and return
via the ID. d X. G.. every day from
Sept, 10th, to October 10th. Good
returning until the 18th.
The d. d Il. @. will make usual
ronnd trip rate OF $l,90 to Salt
Lake for conference. Tickets on
sale from Sept. 30th. to Oct. 10th.
For YOUR groceries, meats, veget-
ables and fruit, go to the Hines
Grocery & Meat Co., 492-43s
West Center, or phone your ordei
! III ii
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-22
CLASSIFIED WANTS

WANTED--Good boy to learu
drug business. Moore Drug Co.
LOST-Curved bone handle
umbrella between city aud first hill
ON Provo bench. Return to this
office.
Geo. T.. Howe carries everything
in the toy line To please the boys
and girls.
The Domestic Steam Laundry
mas both phones; Bell 'phoue No
2O3 blk. the Independent No. 2G
The laundry is situated on south
Academy Avenue.
Democratic principles stand t"r" psa,r
commerce. aud honest lfiendshir with
all nations, eia nsi ns alliance with
none"
Geo. T.. Howe has the most Sc
lect stock of chinaware south OF Salt
Lake City. Call aud examine Que
large stock of handsome hand
painted china. 20 per cent oil ON
all chinaware sales for next 10 days.
We guarantee TO please YOU. Il.
One fare round tripto Salt Lake City
Sept. 80th to Oct. 10Th. Fourth grand
National Eisteddfod, Final return
limit October 18th. Salt Lake Route.
For the Democratic State Conven-
ton at Logan, Utah, Sept. end, the
d. 4 II. @. will sell tickets to Salt
Lake and return, on Sept Goth and
2lst at rate OF Sl.90 for round trip, good
returning Sept. Goth.
s1.eO TO Salt Lake and return via the
d. q r. @. Sept. Goth and 2lst, Good
returning until the 25th,
Watch for the grand opening at
The Avenue Millinery Parlors Sept,
10th, 18th and 18th, --latest styles
and novelties. All are invited.
For a.frst class meal 60 to the
Grier House, 80 n. LIST West. If
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The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-22

A small boy was found at l2l
West Center and ON mquniug what
he wanted It was found that he was
after snme OF Morshall's good bread
Fora first class oyster supper go
to the Grier house.
One tnrc round trip 10 Salt Lake City
Sept 6oth 10 Oct. 10th. Furth grand
National Eistedd.ud. Final ietum
lmit October i-,h Salt Lake Route.
Democratic Stale Convention logan
sept. aud, sloO to Salt LAX and
return, Sep, 2Oth, and 2lst., account
Of Democratic State Convention at Lo-
gan, Tickets good Tor return, Sept. 25,
via The salt Lake Route.
The Hines Grocery and Meat
Company carries a full line Of
'r,sh, fancy and staple groceries.
Also a full line Of fresh aud cured
meats. Give US your order.
Prompt delivery to all parts Of the
city, Il
For weak back, backache, inflam-
nation Of the bladder and rheumatic
pains there Is nothing known that Is
better for prompt relief than DeWitps
Kidney and Bladder Pills. These fam
Gus pills have been giving such univer.
sal satisfaction throughout the country
that they are rapidly becoming known
us the leading and most effective Kid
ney and Bladder Pills, There is no
doubt about what they will do and
you will find the truth of this state.
ment verified In short time after you
have been using them, We sell and
recommend them. Palace Drug Co,
A Jealous care OF The rishis Of election
by The psople--N mild and safe correct
I've Of abuses which are Topped by the
sword OF revolution where peaeeable
remedies are unprovid,d This Ia Dem.
oerNiie beliei.
Geo. +. Howe is still at the old
stand with large and complete
stock of fresh sweet meats---fgs,
dates, candies, nuts, etc. II
DeWitrs Little Early Risers are safe,
sure, little pills with a reputation.
They are the best pills made. BE sure
10 get Early Risers. We sell and rec
ommend them, Palace Drug Co,
UTAH Is FOR BRYAN.
W ANTED
Sales ladies. State experience and
salary expected. Address Box SO,
Provo, Utah
III your watch needs repairing
take 1t to lleiudselman mt Taylor
Bros. He can make it run. If
A salye good for anything where 1
salye can be used--lhat's DeWitts
Carbolized Witch Hazel Save. II
cleanses thoroughly, keeps the pore,
open and heals quickly. It Is good fol
anything where salve is needed. Il
cools and soothes and is especially goot
for piles. We sell and recommend il
1 Sold by Palace Drug Co.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-22
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CIDER PRESS
Riverville Cider Works

Near sugar beet factory, Provo,
Custom work speciality. Quick
service. Each customer gets the
cider from his own apples. Cider,
vinegar, picking onions and all
kinds Of vegetables for sale. ID.
KINNEAR, Prop. Ind. phone 2S4-D.