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The Meeker herald., 1908-08-22

motive power 10 furnished By .
whalebone bow. which causes the
aerial screws to revolve a. It un-
bends.
For this model you viii need eight
feathers. They should be carefully
selected Of the same size and shape.
The best are good sti6 wing feathers.
From them form two screws by stick
ing them in corks, as in the illustra-
tion; one must be arranged to rsvolvs
to the right. the other to the left, BE-
cause the bowstrins turns the upper
In one direction, while the reaction
tends to turn the lower ono in the op-
posite way. and II both screws were
riEht-handed or left-handed thsy would
work against each other, and produce
little or NO effect.
The upper screw is fastened to tho
spindle. while the lower Il attached
to the bow. The spindle turns In =
hole bored through the bow aad into
the cork; It moves freely becaase II
simply rests in the hole. and u not
fastened to the lower screw. The bow.
string 10 tied to the spindle near tAo
top.
When finished. hold TIE iowsr screw
In one hand. and turn The appsr with
the ether until the string b IN wound
o. u spindto Now let % tAe uppsr
screw and toas II eeutly into tAs
air. W1ea II viii ~ uatil ~ bov
styaieAeeaA
The Meeker herald., 1908-08-22
AddItIene to RuesIan LInss.

During the year 1907 the additions
to the Russian railroad system
amounted to 1.167 miles. an increase
Of three per cent. bringing up tho to
tai to 4o.43S miles. OF the whole
mileage, 81 per cent. belongs to TIE
state. At the end Of the year there
were 1000 miles under construction,
included In which 10 branch Of the
Transcaspian line (Asiatic Midland),
lis miles, TO The Persian border.
The Meeker herald., 1908-08-22
A FLYING MACHINE.

You Can Have Lots Of Fun n You
viii Maks This One.
The Meeker herald., 1908-08-22

window BY resting tho ends Of the
stick through loops OF tape tackled %
the sides Of the window frame It the
right distance mp from the ledge of
the window.
II possible, let all the net work b
made Of pliable. soft material; 1t II
easier to handle. and the results are
much prettier.
The Meeker herald., 1908-08-22

prevent the straw from sliding ont Of
position.
Fig. 2 shows how to manage the
work. Let the bottom Of the net end
in fringe. Take the loops OF from
the tacks. when the curtain 10 IN
ished. and slide them on . straight,
slender stick which you fasten to the
The Meeker herald., 1908-08-22
lsneth q Werid's Lime.

A recent German estimate Of the
worlds railroads gives them . total
length of ss3.771 miles. Ths increase
last ysaf b Isss than tAas far six
years.
The Meeker herald., 1908-08-22

Stopped Train - shsst 0sas.
The conductor % the Merced river
Canyon train in California stopped TIE
rain long saosgh 10 kill wisA . ri1e .
Drown bear 700 yaras awAv.
The Meeker herald., 1908-08-22
Weedman, sp.re rh.t rrsel

The Lackawanna railroad and the
Crocker-Wheeler Electric company
have given q iine example to the peo-
pie of the country by going to the
trouble and expense Of transplanting
. great oak tree which It was neces-
sary either to cut down or remove be-
cause Of the building Of q new rail-
road station. 1t took one Of the Lack
awanna's big wreckins cranes to re-
move the tree, but It was worth the
exertion.-Wa1l Street Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1908-08-22

That It will do 70
IL the secret hope
nourished in the
breast Of more
than one hard
headed old rail-
road man, who
would SCOT at the
idea that he was
"a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20
Sheriffs Sale.

NOTICE of sherif's Sale on Chattel Mort
IN gage BY virtue of Chattel Mortgage
executed by The Lancaster Mining Com
pamy. a Corporation Of the City OF Lancas-
Lowry. Herman Buchner and Henry
Henkel. dated the sth day of January 1904.
and filed in the office of the City Clerk of
the City Of Lancaster, in the County of
Grant in the State of Wisconsin, on the
9th day of January. 1904. and upon which
default in payment has been made | shall
sell the property or so much Thereof as NAV
be necessary TO pay the debt. with interest
and costs said property being thereinsmen-
toned and described namely: The build
ings. sheds, concentrating plant or mill, ma
chfnery, tools and all other improvements
erected on the South East quarter of the
South West quarter of Section Twenty-one
C2D Town Four (4) North Range Four I'd IN
Grant County, Wisconsin. at public auction,
at the mine buildings situated on said above
described forty acre tract in the town OF
Beetown in the County of Grant, In the
State of Wisconsin on the Sth day OF July
at o'clock in the afternoon Of that day.
Dated at the city of Lancaster, Grant Co.,
Wisconsin this 3rd day of June, A. D., 19O6.
ALBERT BUDWORTH
Sheriff of Grant County. Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20
ELMDALE.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
The new barn at Jake Hartman's
is all finished and looks fine.
Mr.. Chilson, of Mt. Hope, came
down Tuesday for load of his
furniture
Dan Oaklief went to Lancaster
Wednesday.
Mr., Spease of Mt. Hope was here
Thursday, and took back load OF
machinery.
Mrs. Orson Ferrand, of Cassville,
visited her mother, Mrs. Green
wood Friday.
Mrs. Melvin Williams visited with
her mother, Mrs. Hugo Kolenberg
Wednesday and Thursday.
John Jackering and family,
visited at his parents Sunday.
A big bus load of Lancaster
people passed through here Sun
day.
Dan Oaklief hived a fine swarm
of bees Monday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20
Sheriffs Sale.

NOTICE of Sheriff's Sale on Chattel Mort
~ gage. By virtue of Chattel Mortgage
executed by The Industrial Mining Manu-
featuring and Developing Company. a
Corporation of the City of Lancaster. Grant
County. Wisconsin. to Richard Meyer Jr.. ".
Weber. r, n, Trentzsch and H. Henkel.
dated the II day of July. 1907: and filed in the
office of the Town Clerk of the Town of
Beetown IN the County of Grant, in the
State of Wisconsin. on the 18th day of Febru-
airy. 1908. and upon which default in pay
erty or SO much thereof as may be neces-
Sary to pay the debt with interest and costs
said property being therein mentioned and
described namely: One Sullivan air COM
preSSor. one Sullivan air drill complete
with drills hose, couplings, and iron pipe
shovels. picks. wrenches, a blacksmith
shop with all blacksmith tools, one 500 gal
lon gasoline tank the shed over same and
gasoline contained therein: also one tele-
pone and one Farmers Telephone share,
also all dynamite and other explosive now
now under lease for mining purposes to
said Industrial Mining. Manufacturing and
Developing Company,
All OF said property being on the land
owned by Grant Porter to-wit; The South
East quarter of the South West quarter of
County; Wisconsin. at public auction, at the
mine buildings situated on said above
described forty acre tract in the town of
Beetown. in the County of Grant, in the
State of Wisconsin. on the 9Th day of July,
at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of that day.
Dated at the city OF Lancaster, Grant Co.,
Wisconsin. this 3rd day of June. A. D.. 1908.
ALBERT BUDWORTH,
Sheriff of Grant County. Wisconsin.
Asia
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20
PLATTEVILLE.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
F. L. Fawcett has returned home
from the state university, where he
was graduated from the law school
this week.
Ralph McGranahan, of Chicago,
has been, visiting relatives in this
city the past week.
Miss Florence Hill is enjoying a
a-visit with relatives at Arthur this
week. -.
Miss Laura Rountree of this city,
is visiting in Baraboo with relatives.
Mrs. Laura Henderson, is attend
ing the w. r. G. convention in
Racine.
Miss Hazel Brock, OF Lacrosse, is
visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Bert Bishop. who has been
seriously i'll for the past few days is
recovering.
Mrs. VIM. Rundell is visiting in
Milwaukee and Chicago.
The Platteville "Cubs" play
Galena today and tomorrow at
Galena.
PLATTEvILLE NORMAL NOTES
Examinations begun Friday morn
ing. The Seniors are of course
exempt.
The Seniors had a picnic out at
the mounds Thursday. The hay
racks were at the Normal at $40
and from there were driven to the
plcnicking place. After tramping
over the mound and coming back
to the original place, supper was
prepared. The Tigers surely had a
bounteous feast. The crowd went
up the mound, climbed up on Pulpit
Rock, even to the dog who accom-
panied them, and gave songs and
yells. After this the party started
homeward.
Saturday from 4:30 to p. m.
Miss Burke entertained the Senior
girls right royalty in the kindergar-
ten.
Sunday marked the beginning of
the end. The following was the
baccalaureate program:
Lift up Your Heads-Chorus Choir.
Invocation-Rev. Beanohop.
Lead Kindly Light-Congregatio
Scripture Readtng-Rev. Gebhart.
The Recommendations Choir.
Baccalaureate AddreSS-PreS. Livingston.
o Lord our Governor-Chorus Choir.
The Spacious acknowledgements
Benediction-Rev. Schuldt.
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LEGAL NOTICES
ENNNNNNN,s NiNSNSNXNNSNt
EoRECLoSURE SALE.

FORECLOSURE SALE.
Il State of Wisconsin, County of Grant,
ss-In Circuit Court.
Harry BROKER. Plaintiff.
VS.,
c. B. Angns and Katie Angus, his wife. The
New Richmond Roller Mills Company. a
domestic corporation, and the First Ma
tiona1 Bank of Lancaster, Wisconsin. De-
PENDANTS.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
and pursuant to Judgment of Foreclosure
and order of sale made in the above en-
titled action. at the regular adjourned
February term thereof. for the. year 1907,
caster. Grant County, Wisconsin, said
February term commencing on the 18th
day of February 1907, said Judgment and
order bearing date the 18th day of May. A.
d. 1907, and the time allowed by law for
redemption having expired. and no redemp-
the End day of July. A. D.. 1908 at one
O'clock in the afternoon. of said day. at the
front door of the Court House in the city of
Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin. offer
for sale and sell at public vendue, to the
highest and best bidder or bidders. for
cash, the following described r1ortgaged
premises or SO much thereof, as will be
sufficient to raise the amount due on said
judgment. interest and costs, together with
expense of sale to-w1t
Lots Number One ID and Two (2) in Block
Number Two ~ in the original plat of the
Village lnow City of Lancaster, in Grant
County, Wisconsin,
Dated Sheriff's Office. Lancaster. Wis.
this 18th day of May. A. D.. 1903.
ALBERT BUDWORTH.
Sheriff, Grant County. Wisconsin.
Brown & Brennan, PLAINTIFFS Attorneys.
P. 0. Address Lancaster, Grant County. Wis.
1st ms. May 23 last rs June q.
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Mrs. Will Birch and children of
Mason City, are visiting her mother
Mrs. Geo. Blackburn, and other
relatives of this place.
There was a pleasant surprise
party on Chas. Thorpe last Tuesday
evening, the occasion being his
birthday.
There was also very nice time
at Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Porter's on
Thursday night, but Mr.. Porter
found it out before inc crowd got
there so they didn't get to surprise
him so nice as they did Mr.. Thorpe,
but all had a good time just the
same.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Houghton
were Lancaster callers Saturday.
Hub Slaght and wife attended
the play at Lancaster last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Thorpe were
at Lancaster Saturday.
Louis Houghton returned from
Sitter Saturday, his friend Alma
Noble came home with him for q
weeks visit.
Sunday visitors were o. 81.
Winner and wife at Joe Birch's;
Mrs. Laura Porter, Erskine Porter
and wife, Joe Winner and wife al
Ed Houghton's; Chas. Thorpe and
wife at Tom Williams and Will
Peak and family at Geo. Houghton's.
o. II. Winner, the berry man is
now busy gathering those nice
strawberries he knows so we'll how
to grow.
Ed and Jim Perrin were Lancas
ter visitors Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Barr were
Glen Haven visitors Sunday.
Miss Birdie Houghton spent the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20
LIVINGSTON.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
At the ball games Saturday after
noon there was an array of country
teams that almost scared the little
town green. even Pins in dog days
was afraid but it rained; all the
same the games all came off.
The games and scores were as fol-
lows: First game, Montfort VS..
Livingston. Montfort line up-A.
Gibson, s. Verran, 81 Gibson, j.
Hunter, E. Biddick, A. belong T.
Huston, Mills, Washburn. Livings-
ton line-up-L. Andrew, A. Andrew,
Nortand, Schultz, Rundel, Smith,
81. Andrew, Elgar, Noble. The
score to in favor of Livingston.
Second game, Cobb VS.. Linden.
Cobb 1ne-up-Bishop, Zimmerman,
Culver, Lindauer, Culver, Brown,
Martinek, Bishop, Reyes, Culver.
Linden line-up-Willy, Rule, Craze,
Harker, Adams, Harris, Faul,
Baker, Rule. The score 16 to 4 in
favor of Linden.
Third game, Rewey VS.. Livings.
ton. Rewey line-up-Elgar, Mar.
tin, Hughs, Owens, Ketterer,
Franks, Baker, Rewey, o. R.
aughs. Livingston line-up-Noble
Skate, Reyes, Norriant, Rundel
Shuts, A. Andrew, H. Andrew
Smith. The score Is to in favor
of Livingston.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20
ESTATE of John Yunek, deceased.

ESTATE of John Yunek, deceased.
Z 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
second Tuesday of July, a. D: 1908. being
one o'clock in the afternoon, the following
matter will be heard and considered:
administrator of the estate of John Yunek.
late of the town of Fennimore in said coun-
ty, deceased. for the settlement and allow
ance of his administration account and the
assiqnme nt of the residue of said estate to
such other persons as are by law entitled
thereto.
2. 3. GOODSELL.
County Judge.
Dated June 9Th. 1908.
Lowry & Carthew. Attys': for Admin.
1St ms, June. Is: last lns. JuAeH
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20

l hereby announce myself can
didate for the Republican nomina-
ton for the Office of sheriff of
Grant county. To those who do
not know me I will say I was born
on a farm, in the town of Hazel
Green, in 1851, and have voted the
Republican ticket ever since. I be-
came voter and without regard to
parties I have been constable and
local Deputy Sheriff for Is years
last past. JOHN SHILLIAM,
Platteville, wis.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
IN CfofO IF WISCONSIN 81

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
IN State of Wisconsin. Grant County
Court SS-In Probate,
In the matter of the estate of Josepha
Vogt. deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Josepha Vogt, deceased, having been issued
to Albert Vogt,
Notice is hereby, given, that the creditors
lowed and limited by order of this court
until and including the first Tuesday Of
Jan. .l909. being the fifth day Of said month to
present their claims and demands against
said Josepha Vogt, deceased, to the county
court for examination and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given. that the
claims and demands SO presented will be
examined and adjusted by this court, at the
Office of the county Judge. at the court
house, in the city of Lancaster. in said coun-
ty. on the second Tuesday OF Jan. 1909.
Dated this 18th day of June. 1908.
By the Court,
E,B, GOODSELL,
County Judge.
Geo. B. Clementson. Atty. for Admr.
lst ms. June Is: last July 4.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20
BAGLEY.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Miss Ruby Harvey is home for
summer vacation.
Mrs. NJ. Pace and others have fine
large strawberries; seems to be the
great fruit year.
Our Sunday school merged flag
day and children's day.. all in one
program, last Sunday; all went of
nicely and the church was decorated
with a profusion of ferns, flags and
flowers, and well rendered program,
spoke we'll for the managers.
Chas. Calkins and wife, to Prairie
du Chen; Rev. Hooking to Rhine
lander; F. L. Greer to ST. Paul;
Mrs. John HarvilI to Woodman,
and all took the train Monday morn
ing.
Les Boorman and wife took the
train Tuesday for Stockholm, Wis,
to visit his parents.
Len Scott shipped cattle from
here Tuesday.
Mrs. Alice Hodge took treatments
at the Prairie du CHEN sanitarium
last week, and will return for
another week.
Len Beer lost his barn by fire,
June 9th; loss $500. insurance $3.50.
DIR. Slattery, of Dubuque, receiv-
ed a telegram to pay Mrs. John
Gasner a professional visit; home
doctors fear she has cancer of the
stomach. He is expected Sunday
on the o'clock train p. m.
W. E. Holmes, agent for Rawleigh
Medical Co., hits Bagley every
three months, and is a genial pleas
ant man to deal with. The right
man in the right place.
Dr's. Lewis and Mecum held
counsel over Mrs. Jno. Gasner's
case last Tuesday.
Lee Peacock, guest OF Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Glass returned to his
home at Glen Haven Tuesday.
Mrs. Grace Harvill, of Hazelton,
called on friends while in town last
Wednesday.
The League Ice cream social last
Thursday at the John Nagle home
was all right. The League made
over $500.
Mrs. Millie Glass and lady friend
called at our sanctum one day last
week.
VIM. Millin still has lots of that
American woven wire fencing.
Lee Harvey is home during vaca-
ton.
The Mississippi Is very high, over
flowing much grass and corn land.
Our town is erecting but few new
houses this season; but much need
ed sidewalks and other improve
ments have been made; our me-
chanics and merchants are all busy
as nailers. All kinds of grain IN
GLIDING corn looks very fine; the
hay crop will be the heaviest known
in many years and all kinds OF fruit
bids fair to be the largest crop for a
long time Now let us rejoice and be
glad as the seasons come and go.
We pillow, reap and NOW, seed time
and harvest is sure to come, and
the fruits are delicious yum, yum.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Congress Third District.

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination for member of
congress on the Republican ticket
before the primaries to be held next
September and earnestly solicit your
support. Should I be nominated
and elected will use my best eff
forts for the best interests of the
district and state. Respectfully,
ATLEY. PETERSON.
Soldiers Grove, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20

respectfully announce my candi-
dacy for the Republican nomination
for the Office of Clerk of Grant
county, subject to the decision at
the September primaries.
PHIL D. HENDERSON, JR.,
Platteville, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20
COUNTY CLERK.

I wish to announce to the voters
of Grant county that I will be a
candidate for the Republican nom
ination for the office of county clerk,
subject to the action Of the Sep
tember primaries.
PHIL HOTTENSTEIN,
Harrison Township.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20
FOR CLERK OF COURT

I hereby announce myself as a
for the Office of clerk of
court on the Republican ticket SUBJ
ject to the decision of the voters at
the September primaries.
GEO. w. BARRoWS,
Cass vile, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for the Republican nomina-
ton for the Office of District At
torney at the September primaries.
Having practised law IN Grant
county for the past fourteen years,
I ought to be qualified by expert
ence to fill the Office acceptably.
GEO. B. CLEMENTSoN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20
ESTATE of Frank Barr. decd.

ESTATE of Frank Barr, decd
y 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 fifth
Tuesday of June. A, D. 1908, being the goth
day of June 1908. at the hour of ten o'clock
in the forenoon, the following matter will
be heard and considered:
The application of L. H. Bennett as adj
miniStratOr of the estate of Frank Barr, de-
ceased. late of Glen Haven, Wisconsin. for
the allowance of his final account as such
administrator, for an order assigning the
residue of said estate and for his discharge.
By order of the Court.
E. B. GOODSELL,
County, Judge.
Dated May. %. 1908
lst ms. Nav. 30: last ms. June. Is.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination on the
Republican ticket for the Office Of
county treasurer subject to the
action of the voters at the Septem-
Der primaries.
E. j. BRINKMAN,
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20
SHERIFF.

l respectfully announce my cand1-
dacy for sheriff on the Republican
ticket, subject to the decision of the
voters at the primary.
HERMAN FOSBINDER,
Fennimore, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20
GRANT COUNTY HERALD, LANCASTER WIS, JUNE, 1908

I hereby announce that I am a
candidate for the Office of District
Attorney of Grant County on the
Republican ticket, subject to the
will of the voters at the September
primaries. S. E. SMALLEY.
Cuba City, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20

ESTATE of Lester j. Bidwel1. deceased.
II 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 comfy. on the
fifth Tuesday of June. A. D.. 1908. being the
o'clock in the forenoon. the following
matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Alice M. Walker for
upon the estate of Lester J. .Bidwell.~ de-
ceased. late of the town of South Lancas-
ter IN Grant County, Wisconsin. ito Frank
Ill said county. By order. OF the Court.
E, B. GOODSELL.
49, County Judge, &
1st ms. MAY 30tl: last ms. June Is.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20

/ hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination on the
Republican ticket for the Office of
sheriff of Grant county, subject to
the action of the voters at the Sep
TENDER primaries.
FRANK He'll, Cuba City.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20

I herewith announce myself as a
candidate for sheriff of Grant coun
ty on the Republican ticket. sub
ject to the September primaries.
ROBERT GLENN,
Wyalus1ng. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20

1 wish to announce that will be
a candidate for sheriff on the Re-
publican ticket at the fall primaries.
JAMES M. HARCLEROAD,
Platteville, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20

wish to announce to the voters of
Grant county that am candidate
for county treasurer subject to the
Republican primaries in September.
GEO. PETERSEN,
Flora, town of Beetown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-06-20

I respectfully announce myself'to
the voters of Grant county as a
candidate for the nomination for
sheriff on the Republican ticket at
the fall primaries.
AMES Q. LAIRD,
Cuba City, Wis