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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-08
Passing of a Noble Woman.

1E5A0 II. Alllu2 was UOfU August
Is, 1S47, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Almon Alling. Within few
months after her birth both parents
died and she was brought up by an
aunt, Mrs. Cordelia Lille.
She was educated in the public
schools and Platteville Normal and
taught for several years with good
success.
She was married to M. S. Trow-
bridge Oct. IA, 1885. She profe >sed
the Christian faith in early life and
was active in church work, having
in various ways served the people
of Lancaster through the different
churches and auxiliary societies.
She departed this life Jan %, 1908
The funeral service conductedatthe
home, by the organizations of which
she was member, was impressive
and full of expressions of thelOve and
esteem in which she was held and
the many friends present tef titled to
the noble character of the departed
The West Side reading club voiced
this regard IN appropriate quotations
followed by very beautiful service
by the Ladies Of the G.. A. r., VIM.
Mckinley Circle. The service at the
house was closed with prayer by
Rev. Hannaford, who went with the
bereaved family to her childhood
home in Wing, were service was
held in the Nj. E. church and the
body was LAID to rest in the neigh
bOrhood cemetery. Many friends
will heartily agree with the follow
ing.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
WHEREAS, God in His all-wise
and divine providence has removed
from our circle. our dearly beloved
Sister, Irene l.. Trowbridge, we
wish to express the high esteem in
which we held our Sister and cur
love for her. We know not why 1t
was best that. she should leave US,
yet.
mot now. but in the coming years,
II may be in the better land,
Wen read the meaning of our tears,
Up there, sometime. We'll understand
RESOLVED, That our charter be
draped in mourning for thirty days,
and that copy of these resolutions
be sent to the bereaved husband.
SYLVIA WHEELER, Sec'y.
NETTIE A. FINNEY,
MARTHA SRoWALTER, Pres
The West Side reading club ex-
press their sympathy in the follow
ing letter:
Mr. NJ S. Trowbridge and family
The members of the West Side
Reading Circle wish TO tender you
their sincere and heartfelt sympathy
at this time of YOU great hereave
ment. We realize the loss you have
sustained, and we shall miss Mrs
Trow bridge in our circle. for she
was always faithful. A true christian
woman has gone from us, but we
bow in humble submission to the
will Of Aim who doeth all things
we'll. Yours with sympathy. The
members of the West Side Reading
Circle. MRS. T. M. YOUNG, Sec'y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-08

A writer in the London News, giving
some experiences during dense fogs,
says he was once in bus which stop
ped suddenly on Waterloo bridge in
fog. The driver urged the horses to
move, but they would not, and when
the conductor went to investigate he
found them looking over the parapet!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-08

HERE do | look upon historic form
\ \ Fashioned in bronze grown cold. but glow
ing yet
In our ColIlmbias memory casket set
A sovereign jewel Eartfls unconscious storm
May beat upon and work the statue harm;
Old Time may topple it without regret
Perish the bronze but we will not forget
The great heart for it's brothers beating warm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-08
Lincoln and the Buq.

Former Senator Mason of Illinois
tells this story of Lincoln: He was
driving along the road one day when
he suddenly stopped the buggy. He
saw a beetle upon its back at the road
side struggling vainly to regain its
feet. Lincoln got out of the carriage
and turned the bug over. AS he re-
entered the buggy he said: "Well, i
feel better. have done a good act
have given that bug an equal show
with all the other bugs on the earth"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
OPENING AT MUHLFEIDER's.
Interesting Exhibits of New Spring
 Goods is Shown.

Muhfelder Bros. in Chapel street had their opening yesterday and the windows and store are gorgeously decked in honor of the occasion. The cerise which is the seasons popular color, Is of course more in evidence than any other, but there are numer- ous shades of the Copenhagen blue and also of the brown, both of which are favorites. Of course the French hats are stunning and have an air truly "Parsienne. but the hats that are made right in the work rooms of the firm are very beautiful and in many cases more practical than the imported ones. Flowers are the fav- orite trimming; on some of the most fascinating hats there are three or four varieties of the loveliest blooms, and as many as six kinds of flowers show on some of tho very prettiest hats Fumes, aigrcttes and bands of jet or Persian braids are also eXtcn- sively used The variety of straws IS another point where the choice Of every buyer can be satisfied. The Milans, hemps, Jap. straws and leg horns are the leading kinds, howevei The shapes include the wide brim which in almost every case has the f,owcrpot crown, the sailor effects with the crown much lower, and the eyer-welcome. useful turban. There IS q conspicuous absence of handeaux this season, most of the hats htting close to the hair. and they VIII De found infinitely more comfortable
 Just to mention the window display will be to ask your attention m the store itself for the hats shown are sv lovely that any woman must teei tempted to see the variety and ex- press her approval of the handsome hats in this fashionable shop. There are some very attractive children s hats shown also. This firm make It one of the features of their millin- cry establishment to have a complete line of hats for the younger members of the family. Neckwear ana Veli- inrs are also shown, and very com nrehensiye line will meet your inNes- tigation. The opening continues through to-day and Friday
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
ORCHARD SENTENCED.
Judge Imposes Death Penalty but
 Recommends Communication.

Caldwell, Idaho, March 1s.-Harry orchard, who confessed that he mur- dered ex-Governor Steunenberg, and who said he was melted thereto by w. D. Haywood, George A. Pettibone. and Charles F.. Mover nf the Western Fedeyation of Miners, was sentenced to death to-day by Judge Fremont Wood. The court recommended that the death sentence be remitted. This does not necessarily mean life impris- sonment.
 Stating that Harry Orchard, in his testimony in the trials of William D. Haywood and George A. Pettibone, for the murder of ex-Governor Steun- enberg, told the exact truth, attempt ing to conceal nothing, Judge Wood recommended that the state board of pardons commute Orchards sentence of death to imprisonment in the state penitentiary. The sentence of death was pronounced in accordance with the plea of guilty entered by Orchard on Tuesday of last week, when ar raigned. Judge Wood presided at both the Haywood and Pettibone trials.
 Orchard was then taken back to Boise and placed in the penitentiary. The board of pardons meets on April
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
COMPLIMENTARY DANCE.
Howe & Stctson Employes Mahe
 Merry al Harmonic Hall

A. Harmonic hall Tuesday night the Employees' Protective Association oi the Howe & Stetson stores gave complimentary dance which was at- tended by about 100 couples and was a very jolly affair. The hall was beauti- fully decorated, the color scheme being green, as was appropriate to the day, draperies of that color being used. and masses of palms made the stage ana entrance to dressing rooms look very attractive, and suggestive of a cool ness they did not provide. In the cosy parlor. whist tables were arranged which were occupied by those who did not care to dance, so everybody had good time There were sixteen dances on the program. waltzes, two-steps, barn dances and leap year dance, for which the very newest and most in, spring music was played by Ader's orchestra. During the intermissions the ladies. on the committee served the punch, and light refreshments were in order at the mid-program intermission
 Among those who attended the dance were: Mir. and Mrs. Henry Sharten- berg, Mir. and Mrs. Bernstein, MT. and Mrs Morgan Harris, Mir. and Mrs
 Brinley, Mir. and Mrs. Simmons, MT
 and Mrs. Blauvelt, MT and Mrs. Bren- nan. Mir. and Mrs. Boss, Miss Mendel Miss Edson, Miss Murphy. Mrs. Bron- fin. Miss Ibscher, Miss Flynn, Mrs. Me- Donad. Miss German, Mrs. McDermott, Miss Capalaro. Miss Harris, Miss Daly, Miss Bushnell. Miss Katherine Timer ty. Miss Swirsky. Miss Van Hise. Miss Eurlish, Miss McGinnis. Miss Babcock, Miss Murray, Miss Fellows Miss Orr, Miss Higgins. Mrs. Humphrey. Miss Parker, Miss Sternherg, Miss Schim,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
WALLINGFORD NEWS
Y. M. c. A. Defeats Tabs, 26 to 16-Borough Grand List
 Other Items.
,speeial JournaI-Courier New. seryiceA

tspeeiaI Journals Courier News ServiceA Wallingford. March 1S.-In a fast and hotly contested game at the ar mory tonight the I NJ. 1. C. quintet defeated the Tabs by score of 26 to 16. This is the second game this the Y. NJ. A. c. five have won. The club boys were out in full force to- night and supported their team in great style. The contest was quite free from fouls only three being call ed during the contest The score at the end of the first half stood W. NJ A. c. IA, T. A. B. 8. Hall played a star game for Y. NJ. A. C. Lane also made several clever shots. Burns and Kennedy excelled for the T. A. B's. The r. NJ. A. C. team has showed up in great form for the last two games and their Is a good chance for them get first place by hard playing. The lineup and summary:
 Y NJ. A. c. T. 4. B. Taylor ............'...' Burns
 Right forward.
 Hall .,.............t Kelly
 Left forward. Lane ''' 'peIndln
 Center.
 La Montague ......"......,...T T1ghe Right guard.
 Ohmstead .......r........ kenned
 Left guard Score: Y. Nj. A. C. 26, T. A. B. 16; field goals, Hall 6, Taylor ?. Burns 4, Kelly 2, Lane 8, La Montague 2. Ken nedy 2. Referee, Mottram. Umpire, Hubbard. Timer. Gilbert.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

Miss Lillian Prudence Courtright of Bridgeport who is well known as a teacher of musical kindergarten work, will bring a class of children to Milford on Friday afternoon to dem onstrate her system. as class in the musical Kindergarten is too be started in Milford very soon, by Miss Ruth Bartlett. one of her former assistants. All mothers and all others who are interested In the work will be welcome at the meeting. which is to he held on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the chapel of the Methodist church. This musical Kindergarten work has been very successful in Bridgeport and oth- CT cities. and it is expected that a large number will join the class. after the demonstration has been given on Friday afternoon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
MUSIC STUDENTS Should Have Steady Nerves.

The nervous system of the musician is often very sensitive and any habit like coffee drinking may so upset the nerves as to make regular and neces- sary daily practise, next to impossi- Nble
 "I practise from seven to eight hours day and study Harmony two khours, writes a Mich music student "Iast September I was so nervous could practice only few minutes at g time and Mother said 1 would have to drop my music for year
 This was terribly discouraging as l couldn't bear the thought of losing a whole year of study. Becoming convinced that my nervousness was caused largely by coffee, and seeing Postum so highly spoken of 1 decid- ed I would test 1t for awhile.
 "Mother followed the directions carefully and 1 though I had never tasted such a delicious drink We drank Postum every morning instead of coffee, and by November I felt more like myself than for years, and was ready to resume my music.
 .'I now practise as usual, do my studying and when my days work is finished I am not any more nervous than when 1 began.
 .'I cannot too highly recommend Postum to musicians who practise half A day. My father is physician and recommends Pcstum to his patients. Words cannot express my apprecia- ton for this most valuable health beverage. and experience has proven It's superiority over all others. "There's a Reason"
 Name given by Tostum Co. Battle Greek. Mich Tead The Road tc Vellville," in pkgs.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
Dr. GranstaG in Philadelphia.

pr. Frank Granstaff and MT. Q. F. push who conducted the Chapman Evangelistic services ip Wallingford a short time ago have finished their work in Woonsocket R. l., and yester- day opened tine campaign In Philadel- phia. Pa. The choirmaster In Dr. Granetaff's district has hit upon an en- terprising scheme to help along the Kings Business and tomorrow will canvass the streets of Philadelphia with B of his picked singers in an au- tomobile 4 Philadelphia newspaper said the following to-day about one of Dr. Granstaff's meetings: At the close of the evangelistlc meeting in Frankford Presbyterian church last night 700 men and women promised the Rev. Frank Granstaff that their lives henceforth shall tell as they never were before They were also requested by the evangelist to devote ten min utes to prayer before they left their home to attend the meeting tonight"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

The concert given by the choir of the First church on Tuesday evening was very good. The chapel was filled Miss Bertha Beach. the organist of the church. played several piano solos; Mrs. Harold Smith and Miss Maude Clarke sang solos; the chorus from The Chimes of Normandy" were giv- en. Mrs. G. B. Clark taking the solos. Edward Mallory gave a number of readings and recitations. MT. and Mrs. Joseph E. Platt gave duets on the cor net and mellowhorn, and Mrs. Plat gave cornet solos. The program was we'll rendered, and was a pleasing and enjoyable one.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

The whist and pinochle tournament given on Tuesday evening by the Westville Hose, Hook and Ladder company in Masonic hall, was de- cided success. A large number were present and very social time was en- joyed by all. The whist prizes were awarded as follows: Ladies first prize, Boston fern, Miss Bessie Smith; la dies second prize, bon-bon dish, Miss Daisy Thompson; gentleman's first prize mirror, Fred Smith; gentle mans second prize, necktie, Mrs Whildey. The pinochle prizes were awarded as follows: Ladies first prize, picture, Miss Alice Whildey; ladies second prize, stand cover, Mrs. Thomas Baldwin; gcntleman's first prize, tobacco jar, Officer Whildey; gentleman's second prize, picture. Ar thur Harper.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
DEMAREsT BEATS GARDINER.

Chicago. March 1S.--Calvin Demar- est of Chicago. defeated E. w. Gard ner of Passaic, N. J., in to-nights match in the national amateur bill iard tournament. The score was 400 to 3s. Demarests average was 57 l-1 which breaks all previous amateur records for 14.2 blliarsd. Gardner's nNnragc was five.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

The dance given by Ladies auxiliary No. ,, A. O. H., at Music hall last evening was a most successful and enjoyable affair. Guests were pres ent from New Haven, Guilford and other nearby places, and the event was one to be remembered in the an nals of the organization.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
Borough Grand List.

The figures for the borough grand list which has been completed by As sessor George H. Yale are s3,S4o'519, The 1907 grand list shows an increase after the deduction of the soldiers eX- emptions over that of 1906 of sSs.SS0. The number of houses is put at l,226, acres of land 2.1S3, horses and mules cs9. neat cattle 107. By the above fig ures there is an increase of 21 houses. les acres of land. horses and 12 neat cattle over the previous years grand list The la0, grand list:
 nu.alIinrS ana hnlldinRs S1 91n rS0
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

The Whist club were delightfully."- entertained at the home of Mrs. Sel- lars on Fountain street, yesterday af- ternoon by Mrs. William J. Alcorn and Mrs. Sellars. After the usual round of whist the prizes were award ed as follows: First prize, hand em- broidered marguerite, Mrs. Street Of New Haven; second prize, handsome lace handkerchief, Mrs William wat son; third prize. sofa pillow, Mrs Butler of Meriden.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
MILFORD.
Special Journa,-courier New. Service,

Adelia Merwin and George l. Sanford were married this afternoon (Wednes- day) at the home of the parents of the bride, Only the members of the immediate families were present. the wedding being strictly a family one, owing to illness in the family of the bride Mir and Mrs Stanford left for bridal tour, and after June l will be glad to welcome their friends at their new home "Glan-yr- Avon
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

Wopowage lodge, I. Q. Q. F.. will he well attended this evening. The sec ond degree will be worked by guests. the members of Aronoque lodge of Stratford A social time, during which refreshments will be served. will fol- low the regular meeting.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

At the Strong school, Granniss hall, this evening, there will be another free entertainment for adults. The lecture will be delivered by Prof. Arthur w Wheeler of Yale University. and his subject will be "Napoleon's Invasion of Russia There will also be a musical entertainment.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

The Ladies' guild of the Grand Ave nue Congregational church served sup per in the church paflors last evening, At 7:S0 there was an entertainment with program as follows: Piano solo, Miss Marguerite H. Bradley: recitation, Lewis I. Harrison; vocal solo, Miss Mary S. Griswold paper, 'Fads of Fashion," Miss Jennie L. Grlswold i, vocal solo. Miss Edna H. Sims.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

It was announced yesterday that by the will of Mrs. Mary P. Wade of this city property of value of upwards of s2OO,G0O was bequeathed. Mrs. Wade gave the money for erecting the Mary Wade home. new wing that was add ed to the Home for the Friendless in Clinton avenue few years ago, and by the will this institution Is left s5,eoO. Mrs. Wade always took much interest in the home.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

From the money raised at the last minstrel show given by Quinnipiac con clave of Heptasophs, the conclave has assisted ten families which were In need of help. The aid consisted of food, clothing and medicine and was dlstrib- uted through committee of the con clave. There is a balance on hand which will be used as the occasion may require
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

The parties and receptions given in this part of the city oil St. Patrick's day were by the score and descrip- tion of all would require many columns of this paper. All were very successful affairs and were greatly enjoyed by the large number of people who were in at- tendance.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
NASHVILLE.

Rev. Maurice w. Britton. who preached in St. James church for three evenings during the recent mis- duct a mission from November to November 22 in St. James church. The rector and his people will begin at once to make preparations for the mission.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

Mrs Leland Bosworth, formerly of Milford, passed away at the hospital In New Haven on Monday afternoon She was thirty-four years of age, and had been ill for some time. She is survived by her husband, and son three and half years of age. The funeral services will he held at her home in New Haven on Thursday aft ernoon.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
Mr, Murpbv. Mr. Frei. Mr osborn. Mir.

MT, Murphy, Mr. Frei, Mir. Osborn, Mir. Hayes, Mir. Evarts Mir. McCabe.
 The committee were Mir. Harry Don- nelly, president. MT. Morgan Harris, president; Mir Oscar Murray, sec retary: Miss Dahlmayer, Miss May MacGowan, Miss Elizabeth Dickinson. Mir. J. Flannigan. Mir. Lowe, Mir. Harry Brennan and MT. P. Ford.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

The storm which was in evidence yesterday, and which seemd to be a second edition of the disturbance of St. Patricks day. was most disagree able. The snow. combined with the rain, made a combination which was very dsagreeable in the afternoon and evening.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

vent Christian church officiated at the funeral of Martin L. B. Cooke which was held from his late residence on East Center street this afternoon at o'clock with interment in the Center street cemetery. During the srevices al selected quartet sang the following se- lections:
 Nearer My God to Thee" Some, Sweet Day, Bye and Bye" and God Be with You Till We Meet Again.
 The bearers were nephews Of the deceased: Floyd, Chester, Ralph, and Dwight Gazette. Howard and Chester Cooke.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
FAIR HAVEN NEWS
Epworth League Has Excellent
 Entertainment-Professor Wheeler at Strong.

Under the auspices of the Epworth league, an excellent entertainment was given at the East Pearl Street M. E, church last evening by the Schubert Male Quartet. The quartet was assist ed by Hawley Lincoln. reader, and Miss Pauline Voorhees,. accompanist. The selections were well given and the concert was one of much interest. Fol lowing is the program: ''In Absence" Buck
 Schubert Quartet headlng ...................
 Hawley w. Lincoln. sunshine" ...............,.... Trotere
 c. Loring Burwell. Twilight ........,.............. BUICK
 Schubert Quartet. "A Song of the Desert" Ann I. Phillips
 Harold l.. Mix. Reading .,...............,.-."
 Hawley W. Lincoln. 'Just Because ..,......... Burleigh
 Ernest A. Chipp. 'The Monkey and the Chimpanzee" ....................... Nevin
 Schubert Quartet. "The Song of Hybrlas the Cretan' ..,.................... Ellot
 Alfred Hall. "Yearing" ........................ Nevin
 Schubert Quartet The quartet consists of G. Loring Burwell, first tenor: Ernest A. Chipp, second tenor: Harold A. Mix, baritone, and Alfred Hall, bass.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

MT. Kein, of the general freight de- partment of the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford Railroad company. spent Sunday with Dennis Collins, of Damascus.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

The many friends of Roscoe Reeves of New Haven, who is playing at the Bijou in The Middlemsn" this week are receiving congratulations on his successful portrayal of the character he assumes, the leading one In the play.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

Another social dance will be given at the Short Beach bowling alley to- morrow evening. Music will be fur nished by the Short Beach orchestra.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

The regular meeting of Volunteer council. Royal Areanum. will take place on Thursday evening. This council is steadily growing in mum bers, as we'll as in interest.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

Mrs. l.. M Hartman of SS East Pearl street gave a delightful St. Patrick's whist at her home on Monday after noon. Assisting the hostess was her daughter, Mrs. Burnham and her guests were Mrs. Burnham, ST. Mrs. Gay, smith, Mrs. Futile. Mrs. Bowers, Mrs. Warner, Mrs, Perkins Mrs. John- son and Mrs. Vanderbilt.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

Another joyous occasion was that held at the home of Miss Elizabeth Kelly, in Poplar street. There were about 75 young people in attendance and the evening was passed most joy ously, with music and games.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

Ansantawae lodge, r and A. M., will hold its regular communication on Friday evening of this week There will be work on several candidates
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

The Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor of the Congrega- tional church gave a very successful supper in the lecture room of the church last evening. Quite a sub- stantial sum was netted
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

Mir. and Mrs. William Ritchie of Lawrence street. have recently wei comed little girl at their home. Mrs. Ritchie was formerly Miss Lizzie Phil lips of Ferry street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

One of the very pleasant gatherings was held at the home of Miss Gertrude Sullivan In Chapel street, It was a masquerade party and about 50 people were present. There were games danc- ing and music by an orchestra.