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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
Lancaster, Wisconsin, July l, 1908.

Lancaster, Wisconsin, July 1, 1908.
To the School Board:-I herewith sub
NIT my fifth annual report. School was
opened Monday, September 2, 1907, and
was closed Friday, May 20, 1908. The
work of the year was very satisfactory.
There was very little to hinder good work.
The general health of the children was up
to the average. There were no serious
cEses of contagious disease.
There is need of more room both for the
Graded School and for the High School.
1t is to be regretted that the very excellent
plans prepared and submitted by the
special committee of last year were not
accepted ard followed. Coed work can
not be done where children are crowded
together in space suitable for less than
two-thirds the number In actual at
tendance. An average teacher ought to
be able to instruct from thirty-hve to
forty children and when the numbers are
greater than these the work is not salts
factOrily done.
/ know it is possible to point out cases
wherein teachers have kept school with
an attendance of over sixty or seventy but
common sense will tell any one that under
such conditions there can be practically
no individual help given.
II ScCIllS 10 IllC lldI luS lllllCS dIC uC-
handing that some provision should be
made in the schools of Lancaster for in
struction in manual training and do
nestle science. One needs but to visit
some of the schools in surrounding towns
and cities to become convinced of the
desirability and entire practicability OF
such work In these days of machinery
ready-made clothing, pre-coOked and pre-
digested foods, young people get very
little training In practical things in the
home. 1t seems TO me that there is need
Of making school courses more practical
so that boys and girls may get something
In the school that Will not only prepare
them in a general way for LIES work but
which viii specially prepare them for
some actual business.
Such schools as those of Viroqua
Platteville, Madison, and Milwaukee have
courses of instruction in manual training
and in cooking and sewing. 1t is to be
hoped that enlarged facilities may make
it soon possible TO have such valuable in
structiOn for the boys and girls OF Lam
caster
Last year provision was made for the
teaching of drawing and music. A
teacher was employed and the results were
very satisfactory for the first year. There
is no question as to the ACCESSIBILITY of
doing this work.
The ninth annual Judge Mills contest
was held Friday, February %, 1908.
There were eight contestants. The re-
ceipts of the contest were $49.75. This
amount was used in paying the expenses
OF the contest and the balance, $3.50,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
CASSVILLE.
Special Correspondence to the Herald.


Well the 4th is past and we have
net heard of any accidents or of any
one being hurt from f1ecrackers.
Several from here attended the
home coming week in Lancaster, but
all have arrived home safe and sound
An unusual large number Of peo-
pie attended the school meeting last
Monday evening. The following Off
GERS were elected: Clerk, Walter
Kleinpell; treasurer, VIM. Failing.
The question coming up as to whether
Cassville should repair the old school
building or build new one, as one
or the other has to be done or lose
the state aid coming to us. Several
speeches were made by prominent
men and at last a motion was made to
give the board the privilege of
borrowing $15. 900 for the purpose of
building a new school house. The
motion carried and was greeted with
loud applause. A committee Of two
was appointed to assist the board in
regard to the work.
Gospel tent meetings are being
held here every day in the week ex-
cept Saturday and are drawing the
attention of the church going people
of the village. Next Sunday at ten
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
Wisconsin State Fair

The Wisconsin State Fair for 1908
will be held in Milwaukee, Septem-
Der I'll. Within the past few years
this great Exposition of Wisconsin s
resources has been rapidly forging to
the front, until it now ranks among
the very best State Fairs of the coun-
try.
1t is equipped to handle the largest
exhibits, and comfortably care for the
greatest crowds.
Cash prizes to the amount of over
$50, 600 are offered.
Note the dates and plan to attend.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
Low RATES EAST VIA THE
NORTH WESTERN LINE.

Low round-trip rates will be made
from points Oh the Northwestern line
for the Prohibition National Conven-
ton. Columbus, Ohio, July 9th to 18th,
B. Y. P. u, Cleveland, Ohio. July 9th
to 8th; National Educational Associa-
ton, Cleveland, Ohio, June 18th to
July lst; G. A. R. Encampment, To-
ledo. Ohio, August 9th to Both and
Knights of Pythias Conclave, Boston,
Mass, July 31st to August 3rd.
For full particulars apply to agents,
Chicago & Northwestern Ry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
Mississippi Steamer Schedule.

The Steamer Potosi will run between
Dubuque and Ainsworth Springs on
Sundays. Following is the schedule:
Leaves Potosi for Dubuque $50 a. m.
Leaves Dubuque for Potosi
and Ainsworth Springs 1000 a. m.
Returning leaves Ainsworth
Springs for Dubuque 800 p. m
Leaves Potosi for Dubuque 5:15 p. N.
Leaves Dubuque for Potosi 700 p. m.
Picnic parties will have the privilege
of stopping off at any point between
Dubuuue and Ainsworth Springs. :
Refreshments can be obtained on
he boat. 47w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
ANNUAL SCHOOL MEETING.
Reports of the School District For the
Past Year.

A summary of the annual school
meeting, which was held in the high
school room last Monday evening, was
published in Wednesday s Herald, but
the reports were omitted for lack of
time and space. They are given
herewith
To the Electors of School District No.
3, Lancaster, Wisconsin:
Your auditing committee would re-
spectfully report that they have ex-
amined the treasurer s report for the
year ending July 1st, 1908. and com
pared the same with the orders and
vouchers in this possession and find
the same correct.
We have also inspected the school
property of the district and find that
extraordinary improvements are neces-
sary, beyond such incidental repairs
that are common, except the
walks about the school property which
are in such condition that they are
unsafe and ought to be replaced by
cement walks. which will be per-
manent.
Dated July 6, 1908.
David Schreiner,
G. H. Basford,
Ellen w Tenant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11

the ordinances of said city to be ap-
proved by the board of public works.
Passed by the Common Council of
the city Of Lancaster at a regular
meeting for July, held on the 18th day
of July, 1908.
Approved, July 1905
Joseph T. Bennett, Mayor
Attest David Schreiner. City Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11

Anyone can handle the Famous
Lambert. lighter, simpler, stronger,
the easiest and most economical to
operate. No gears to shift. This is
auto sense. All models. Address.
JNo. J. WEsCoTT, Agt.
Monroe, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
Low RATES TO PACIFIC COAST
VIA CHICAGO, UNION PACIFIC
& NORTH WESTERN LINE.

Very low rates for the 70 und trip
to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Port
land, Tacoma, Seattle and North
Pacific Coast points, daily: June 1st
to September 10Th. Liberal return
limits, variable routes, favorable stop
over arrangements. Apply to any
ticket agent. The Northwestern line,
for full particulars. 49W4Wk
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
German PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Prof. VIM. G. Laube, Pastor in charge.
German service at II a. m.
Subject for next Sunday, July II,
1.-THE Glory of the Church of God
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Service n\Stitzer at 8 p. m.
All are welcome.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11

Low ROUND TRIPRATES TO DEN
YER, COLORADO SPRINGS AND
PUEBLO VIA CHICAGO, UNION
PACIFIC & NORTH WESTERN
LINE.
Tickets sold daily June 1st to Sep
TENDER Both. Return limit October
31st. Two fast through trains to
Colorado Special, only one night to
Denver. For booklets, and full in
formation. apply to any ticket agent
of the Northwestern line. 49w4wk
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
German, Latin, Greek.

Private instruction in the German
language and Literature Converse
t1onal method. Also prepare tory
work in Latin and Greek.
Terms reasonab BILE.
PROF. VIM. c. LAUBE
So At. Presbyterian Parsonage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
LITTLE GRANT.
notice.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Mrs. Trainor visited at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. VIM. Heiner' s
Saturday.
Thos. E. Pendleton returned home
Saturday after a few weeks, stay at
the Finley hospital, Dubuque, were he
went for treatment for his eyes.
Tim Mogan has purchased a new
hay loader.
Thos. and Geo. lockwood, of Lam
caster, VISA in this vicinity Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Tim visited at Clara Nc
Cluske Wednesday. Mrs. McCluskey
is in poor health.
Mrs. Chas. Krohn and sons Roy
and Freddie and her mother. Mrs. Ed
Pendleton, OF Fennimore, visited at
Joseph Hamer's Wednesday.
Mrs. Henry Pagenkopf and Mrs.
Frank Brandemuhl visited at Albert
Krohn's Wednesday and Thursday.
Fred Wilson was bennington
caller Thursday.
Mrs. Bidwell visited at Fred Will
son Friday and Saturday of last week.
Miss Paulina Hoeft, of Milwaukee,
is visiting her brother, Frank Hoeft.
Frank Rueft was county seat
caller Wednesday.
There was quite few out to
school meeting Monday evening.
Everett Krohn was Bloomington
caller Monday.
Bert Krohn is working for T. S.
Pendleton.
Frank Hoeft and VIM. Larance are
helping Henry Cliff make hay.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
Bungalows.

''Ah, that's pretty" said Mr..
Shocks looking over a number of
architectural designs. What is
that?"
THAT" said the architect, is a
fifteen-hundred- dollar bungalow"
what will it cost to Luild it?'
asked Mr.. Shocks.
about S., OOO," said the architect,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11

AROUND THE COUNTY
Continued from page |


Will Alton and wife are in Chi
cago nssattendance at a coal dealers
convention.
Misses Frances Andrewn md Sadie
Fisher spent portion of last week
with Lancaster friends.
At the school meeting Monday night
it was voted to donate a site to the
district for high school grounds.
Miss Nellie Cocklin is home from
Palmyra.
Arch Livingston is in Dubuque.
Mrs. Nellie Laughton and family
spent Saturday and Sunday in Platte
Vile.
Miss Vera Prideaux, of Dodgeville,
came Monday for a visit at the Chas.
Rundell home.
Mrs. w. H. Biddick has returned
to Baraboo.
Mrs. Chas. Livingston and children
went to Dodgeville Wednesday, for a
visit at the Williams home.
John Graham and family spent
Sunday at Homer Biddick's.
W. G. T. U. meets with Mrs.
Eustice. Saturday, and Bible study
class with Mrs. John Schneider.
Mrs. Will Pryor, of iBarnaveld,
came Friday evening to visit relatives.
Rex Jacob, of Harvard, was here
over Sunday, also John of Dodgeville.
W. ]. Hooper is taking a vacation
and spending several days in Chicago.
Mrs. Mclaughlin, of Benton, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. Living
ston.
Eastman Ellsworth and bride ar
rived home from Chicago, Friday
evening. Mr.. Ellsworth was married
last week in Highland to Miss Null
druny both are estimable young peo-
pie and have the best wishes of all.
Mrs. Frank Bishop, of Miner
al Point, is visiting at the Chamley
home.
Miss Coral Livingston is visiting
in Fennimore.
Mrs. Art Wilkinson and children
visited at the Nicholson home over
Sunday.
Harry Allen and family celebrated
at Arthur the 4th.
Geo. Long is here from Madison.
Miss Georgia Watson is visiting in
Montfort, at the homes of Mesdames.
Angus and Kraemer.
DR.. Isaac Burton. of Colorado
Springs, is making his mother a
pleasant visit.
Mrs. nellie Glenn and Hazel visited
at the Alcott home Wednesday.
Mrs. Frank Allen returned Tuesday
evening from a visit with Lancaster
relatives.
Frank Blanchard has recovered
from his recent illness and is back at
his work again.
John Hurd, of Redlands, CAL, is
back on a visit with relatives.
Messrs. Fritz Schmitt, August
Theide, Mary O'Connel and Cay Gill
and the Misses Nicholson. O'Connel
and Livingston attended the dance at
Montfort, Wednesday evening.
Hurds family cat is dead; its two
hind legs were cut off by mower
and it was necessary to kill it.
Messrs. Smith, Killy and Hibbist
and Misses Weber and Smith, en-
joyed trip to Madison last Saturday.
Mrs. Henry Schmitt and Marcalette
go to Berlin the last of the week for
a visit with Mrs. Schmitt's parents.
Miss Eva Livingston is here from
Lancaster on visit.
Miss Gladys Watson is home from
a visit at the Joeckel home in Lancas-
ter.
Brand new base ball suits arrived
morning for the base ball
team.
F. W. Stephens went to Platteville
evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11

was applied to the decoration fund. The
balance last year from the contest was
S1l.34.
During the winter, a picture exhibit
from the Horace X. Turner Company OF
Boston was given. The exhibit resulted
in an increased interest in the works of the
best artists. The net receipts of this eX-
hibit. $4,000. together with the receipts OF
the Judge Mills contests of the last two
wears were used in purchasing pictures for
the several grade rooms. About $4,000
worth of pictures were placed in the
different rooms.
During the wear about $500 were eX-
pended for books for the high school
reference library Work was begun upon
a card catalogue but the work was not
completed. A new accession book was
| made.
There was an increase in the number OF
nonresident pupils this year and there IS
likely to be an increase from year TO year
as country pupils come to realize more
the advantages of the free tuition law.
This wear there were forty-nine nom
resident pupils enrolled in2he high school
and the amount received and due from
their tuition is S715.50.
The annual commencement exercises
were held May %, at which time there
were graduated seven boys and eighteen
girls.
With this report, am handing you an
account of the receipts and expenditures
of the Text Book fund and also an ac-
count Of the money expended by myself
for various purposes.
Yours very truly,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
An Ordinance Directing the Removal
and Rebuilding of Certain Side
walks in the City of Lancaster.

| (oFFICIAL PUBLICATIoN.)
The Common Council of the City OF
Lancaster do ordain as follows:
That the side walks now laid upon
that part of the streets of said city,
hereinafter described are and the
same are hereby declared to be unsafe,
defective and insufficient: On north
side of Walnut street. Mrs. H. Wool
stenholme, south frontage lot 6, block
%.
Oak street, Miss S. S Watts. on
south frontage block 80, between
Monroe and Adams streets.
On South Adams street west side,
Mst frontage of Congregational church
parsonage F. P. Barnett, Mrs. S. Mil
lard, J. H. Howe, G. w. Knapp and
r. A. Watkins.
On south side of Cherry street,
north frontage of Methodist church
property, A. j. Guernsey and Geo. p.
Angus.
On north side of Birch street, south
frontage of John Bass east q block Is
Burt's addition.
On south side of Beetown road,
north frontage of Anton Schuster,
and J. Fl. Reed.
On west side of Harrison street,
east frontage of Thos. Wright and
Louise Rogers, lots and 5, block %.
On east side of Washington street.
west frontage of Andrew Brown, ?. J.
Schlosser and John Beig estate.
On north side of Malpe street, south
frontage of block 9, known as North
western Hotel property owned by F.
J. Roode.
On west side of Washington street
from Maple street to Elm street, east
frontage of F. J. Roode, David East
man, G. ". rockingham and Schmitt
estate.
On south side of Maple street, north
frontage of Mrs. E. Carroll, lot 1,
block IS.
On SOQLQ sue VI Odh SUAOOC' LII -
frontage Of Adams Schmittges, lot 10,
block 43.
All of the above described walks
to be Aft. wide except that on Wash
ington street between Maple and Elm
streets, which is to be oft. in width.
That it is hereby ordered and di-
rected that the said sidewalks be re-
moved and rebuilt by the respective
owners of the lots or parcels of land
abutting upon that portion of each of
said streets, upon which such side
walk is declared unsafe, defective
and insufficient.
That the owner of each lot or par
eel of land AUDITING upon that por-
ton of the street upon which such
sidewalk is situated shall rebuild and
lay at his own expense, along said
street front of such lot or parcel of
land in place of such sidewalk with
in ten days after the passage and
publication of this ordinance, the
standard sidewalk as prescribed by
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
He Couldn't.

Nov, just tell the story IN your
own words" said the lawyer to the
witness. "But I'm under oath, amt
II" replied the frank witness.-Yonk-
ers Statesman
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
1864 81
Total

To meet this we recommend the
adoption of the following resolution.
Resolved thatthe amount OF seventy
five hundred. sixty-four dollars and
81 cents is hereby received upon the
taxable property of High school lis
trict, No. 8, town Of South and North
Lancaster and city of Lancaster,
Grant couny, Wisconsin, to meet the
current expenses of the ensuing year.
Dated Lancaster, Wis, July g.,
1908.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
Shetland Pony.

At W. B. Dyer's livery barn, to
rent for the children. Inquire at
barn. 49tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11

The following table shows the attendance in the different the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11
Lies Foolish Period.

About the time a boy commences
70 think about smoking, a girl COM
mences to think about flirting.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11

The liabilities for which we must
provide to meet requirements the
ensuing year are as follows
Prin. High School, 81, 400 90
For five assistants 3015 90
81, 415 90
To meet this we have on
hand 7O7.78
Estimated State aid 400 90 1,1OL7S
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-07-11

enroll
the High School
reference library Work begun card catalogue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-19
THOMSON AND WAPPENSTELN
ARE ISSUES m THE CAMPAIGN

Intelligencer has not endorsed the
attitude Of the mayor. then | viii
withdraw from the ticket and per.
init Mr.. Miller 10 have the election
by unanimous vote.
For Political Effect.
III is being charged in this cam.
palgn that the recent raids OF gam.
bling joints by the police depart
ment have been made for political
effect. But during the year 1907
the police department made 1879
arrests In this city on the charge
OF gambling. II the arrests of last
week were for political effect. then
the arrests OF last year were for
political effect And II the arrests
OF gamblers last year were for
political effect. then the whole law
enforcement policy OF the present
administration has been for politi.
cal effect, because u has been pur-
sued in accordance with the laws
Of the state and the oath of office
taken by the mayor"
Before going TO the meeting at
the Eastlake av. church, Mayor
Moore delivered an address at the
Columbia College OF Music, Both
meetings were attended and ad.
dressed by +. u. MacMahon. vii.
liam Middleton. George X. Cooley
and o. 7. Erickson.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-19
c...,,meul Starts Civil Suit to Recover Coal Lands
Saeit County Alleged to Have Been Fraudulenily
somed BY Engineer and Brother.

SEQ through the local lsnd office.
and that Major Chittendan aud his
brother furnished them with tho
money. After patent was secured.
the land WAS transferred 60 the
chittendcnu.
The complaint asks that the gov.
eminent annul the patents and Tor.
felt the si2.Seo paid through the
land office.
The allegation is made that
Stranger. FountAine. Derwent and
Brown have no interest Ia the land
having been used simply as tools
BY the Chitsendens.
Both the Chlttenden brothers
deny that there was any fraud In
their method Of procuring title 20
the coal lands Major Chlttenden
declares that the transaction was
legitimate. proper and made In
good faith Aa FAR a. he was con.
carned
CLYDE c. chittenden said that he
could not understand WIS such =
suit had been brought. as he and
his brother dia not buy the land uF
contract to buy Il until patents had
been secured
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-19
" ILL
PAR I
Evelyn Thaw and Her Hus-
band Will Separate.
tsy United pre.s.)

NEW YORK. Feb. is.-Aeeording
10 a story printed today ia the New
York World. Evelyn Thaw and her
husband. now an inmate OF Mat.
teawan asylum. have positively
agreed to part. that all that re-.
mains 70 be done before the suit
for annulment Of their marriage IN
begun Ia the completion Of the
terms Of the financial settlement
One report II that Evelyn de
mands more as a settlement than
the Thaw family 10 willing 60 give,
and that an agreement on this point
seems hard 20 reach Attorney
OsReilly In said to be representing
Ms. Thau In the matter and A..
tofney Peabody II acting for fhaw.
Evelyn IL said 10 be pleased With
the progress that has been made
80 far IN the arrangement looking
10 m annalment
Mrs. VIM. Thaw, mother Of Harry
Thaw, IN an interview today. de-
eiared she will insist that her son
secure a divorce from bis wife.
Harry refused 20 listen to my
adxtce." naid Mira. Thaw. but
unless b. does he must expect TO
be annoyed rtn very sorry for my
poor boy. Hes brave but 30 very
foolishr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-19
Mayor Moore Declares That Their Retention Will Be
Secured Only by His Reelection to the Office Of
Mayor

me In that position just so long
as he continues 20 make good. Aud
| defy the republican candidate for
mayor to say that he n at liberty.
II elected. to retain either one Of
them.
Wanted Thomson Removed.
when first went into office
two OF the directors OF the Post
lntelligencer tried for year and
a half 10 induce me TO remove City
Engineer Thomson. ! know that
Chief OF Police WappenHtein cannot
remain for "a hours under Miller
administration. The retention or
dismissal of either or both Mr..
Thomson and MIR. Mappenstein.
therefore. depends upon the result
of this election. and Is one OF the
issues In this campaign.
The Post-Intelligencer Is urging
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-19
10y United Press.)

CHICAGO, Feb ie.-Six deaths
have already occurred and others
are expected. as the result of one
OF the most severe and destructive
billiards. that has ever visited the
middle west. The storm has ragged
for two days. and street car and
elevated road service In Chicago
has been greatly crippled.
Mrs. Anna NJ. Lincoln. 72 years
old. was found In a snow bank to-
day frozen to death. Two men
were drowned from a fishing tug
In the storm off Waukegan.
Three other deaths are reported
from localities near Chicago. Snow
continues 10 fall today and In some
places IL has driftcd 20 a depth OF
~ feet.
There is intense suffering among
the poor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-19
WILD SCENES IN
STOCK MARKET

IN financial straits. In this con,
nec,ioa Il Is rumored that work
viii be stopped ON the construction
OF the Western Pacific railway, a
Gould enterprise Another report
is that Geo Gould failed TO pay
certain amounts OF interest on
money he borrowed TO promote his
enterprise.
Some OF the sensational drops of
the day in stocks were made in
Western Union Telegraph and Mis-
souri, Pacific. w. L. dropped close
to 20 and Missouri Pacific TO 20.
The usual stories that several
brokerage houses are in serious
trouble have not yet been con.
firmed.