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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-22
An Historic Event.

Saturday, February Is, 1908, at the
residence Of Mrs. Francis Carthew,
the American History Club cele-
brated their annual observance of
Washington's birthday.
An interesting program had been
prepared consisting of appropriate
responses to roll call.
Business being disposed of, was
followed by music. Reading by the
members Several vocal numbers
were given by the club quintette.
two or three recitations, followed
by an instrumental duet by Mrs.
Brennan and N iss Hicks.
The decorations were said to excel
in beauty all previous occasions.
At five o'clock the president es
corted the guests and members by
way of the hall through the gothic
entrance into the dining room which
was a picture in scarlet and white.
The principal attraction being the
long dining table draped in the
union colors spangled with silver
stars; the center white stripe con
tanned a centerpiece Of crimson
carnations on an oval mirror
flanked on either side "by crimson
wax candles with green and Grim
son shades The banquet OF six
courses was a triumph OF culinary
art, which brought forth praises
for the quality and quantity in
unstinted measure
Before leaving the dining room
after dinner coffee was served to the
mem bers and guests who partook
of it in response to the tOasts, which
were given as a finale Of the ban
quet
The President, Mis-. Budd, was
highly complimented as success
ful toast mistress.
From the dining room all repair
ed to the parlor9 where a surprise
awaited them in the shape of a
Washington pie, which for mIrth
proved the capsheaf of this ever to
be- remem bered OCCASION, which was
fittingly closed by short and APP.
preciative address in behalf of the
invited guests by Mrs, Helen Barlow.
Great praise is accorded the diff
ferent committees who worked so
Faithfully to make the affair pro-
nounced success. ***
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-22
Do Their Betters

Do Thor Betters.
Some men do their best, others their
betterR.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-22
POTOSI.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
A very pretty wedding was held
here Tuesday evening, when Mr..
John Zeigler. of Glen Haven, and
Miss Mae Naylor of this place, we're
joined in the holy bonds of
matrimony at 7:3O by Rev. R. c.
Bennett. They were married under
a beautiful arch of roses, smilax,
carnations and lace, and were unat-
tended The bride was becOmingly
attired in white net over white silk
and carried a shower bouquet Of
roses. After congratulations the
bridal party and guests repaired to
the dining room where a bounteOus
wedding supper was served. Mr..
and Mrs. Zeigler were the recipients
of many beautiful presents. Mr..
and Mrs. Ziegler left on the mid
night train for short honeymoon,
at Chic go, and will be at home
after March 18th, at Glen Haven.
The guests who were in attendance
were, Mrs. Bishop and daughter,
Bessie, Miss Galloway and Mr..
Frank Elwell. of Cassville; Mr.. and
Mrs. Aug Schall, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Mink, Mrs. Bennett, Misses Louise
Schmidt and Vina Geisen, and Mr..
Zeigler of Glen Haven and Manue
Naylor, of Rockford, Ill. Owing tol
the bad roads some of the guests
who started had to turn back to
their homes.
Harmon OFT, of Preston, Mimi,
transacted business here a few days
this week.
Howard France transacted bust
ness in Dubuque last Tuesday even
ing.
Mrs. Mclaughlin, of Dubuque,
visited few days here with her
son Leo, who is assistant night
operator here.
Mr.. Cenfield ST., and son Eugene
returned to their home in Min
neapolis after visit at the home of
their son and brother, John Cenfeld
and family here.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-22
PLATTEVILLE..

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Mrs. Ann Martin died very sud-
denly at her home IN this city last
Monday. Deceased was the mother
of Mrs. James Gardner.
Henry Schambow and family have
moved into their new house. 1t is
built of pressed brick is one of most
attractive homes in the city.
a. M. Schroeder, of Brodhead,
has opened a new cigar factory in
the Wilkie u1lding.
Mr.. and Mrs. freezing Fox are
parents of bouncing boy who took
up his residence with them for the
first time last Tuesday morning.
Miss Nellie Pitts has been visiting
friends in Chicago this week.
Mrs. John Webb has been paying
visit this week to her mother, in
Madison.
We are glad to note that Miss Ce-
ella Henning is improving from an
extended illness.
Mrs. T. Cordts is spending few
days at Montfort.
M. P. Rindlaub was summoned tic
Fargo, N. D., last Friday, by the
serious illness of his son, DR.. John
RindIaub, who is now improving
nicely.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-22
High School Notes.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
An examination was given in
pedagogy, Thursday, and one in
English history Friday. The physi-
ology and modern history classes
were given tests the latter part of
this week The former class has
completed the study of the eye.
The new Lancaster high school
watch fobs, on sale lately at L. G..
Wheeler's bookstore are very pOpu-
lar among H. S. students at present.
DR.. Hassel, r. Meyer Jr. and w.
Z. Webb, the members of the
school board, VISITED school Friday
morning.
A number of students, chiefly
sophomores, appeared quite sleepy
last Wednesday. 1t is reported that
a very enjoyable sleigh ride party,
mostly sophomores, took place last
Tuesday evening.
An appropriate program was en-
joyed Friday; the subject was
George Washington"
Judge Goodsell addressed the
high school Friday afternoon on
subject of Laws" This is a new
departure in civic instruction very
valuable to the civics class and
much appreciated by the whole
school.
The fifth number of the lecture
course was given last evening and
was enjoyed by the usual large
crowd of high school students.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-22

ing tribute at the funeral. Will
liam, Walter and the deceased
Alfred's family live at Austin
vile, Iowa, Henry at Waterloo,
Iowa, Reuben, Edwin and Alice
(Mrs. Frank Walker) on farms near
Lancaster, and Eliza and Mabel
have been homemakers and loving
companions to the aged father,
since the death of his wife, October,
IL, 1899.
In the remembrance of even the
oldest of his children, Mr.. Austin
had never been confined to his bed
by illness.
On the Saturday preceding death,
he went to the barn to care for the
old pet horse. The daughters becom-
ing uneasy at the unusual absence,
Eliza went to ascertain the cause.
She found him apparently unconsci-
GUS. Kind neighbors came quickly
to their call. A doctor was sum
moned. There had been stroke.
The loved father never spoke again.
Mr.. Austin was profound re-
spector of the Christian religion,
and read much on that subject
On the afternoon of the 18th very
large concourse of friends gathered
at the home to pay the last tribute
of honor Rev. Morgans of the M
E. church, spoke comforting and ap
proprite words, making the 34tE
psalm the theme of his discourse.
The floral offerings were remark
ably beautiful and profuse. The
five sons andson-in-law. Mr.. Walker
we're pail bearers and the sacred re
mains were laid to rest IN beNutifu
Hillside. B. d. S.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-22
Reduced CoIOnist Rates.

One-way tickets at special low rates
on sale daily throughout March and
April, from all points on The North
Western Line to San Francisco, Los
Angeles, Portland and Puget Sound
points.
Daily and personally conducted
tours in tourist sleeping cars via the
Chicago, Union Pacific & North West
ern Line Double berth only $500,
through from Chicago. For full par
ticulars write S. A. Hutchinson, Mana
ger, Tourist Dept, 212 Clark ST., Chi
cago, ILL.,, or address Learest ticket
agent. Q6-t4-s)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-22
SHARP SHOOTER NOW
IN THE PHILIPPINES
Vandie Ludvik Gets Medal for
Target Work.
Former Lancaster Boy, in u. S. Navy is
Distinguishing Himself and is Train
ing for Expert RifIeman.
U. S. S. DENVER, MANILA P. I.
DEC. %. 1908.

Dee. %, 1908.
DEAR SISTER
Well, here 1 am, back at Manila
again. We thought it better to
spend Christmam and New Years
here than in Olongapo. Olongapo
is only small place; nothing at all
going on there. I think we'll go
back again about the End of Jan
uary, going to run on the dry-dock
and clean and paint the bottom of
our ships, also finish our small arm
target practice.
finished my rifle and pistol prac-
tice before we left Olongapo, and
qualified as a sharp-shooter; that
was more than l ever expected to
make. For this I am going to get a
sharp. shooters medal. Now from
a sharp shooter I am going up for
an expert rifleman; if qualify on
that l get a silver bar and pin.
tell you it takes good shooter to
make it. had to start with an
army rifle at a 200 yard range; from
there to 800 yards, than 500, then
600 Six hundred yards is no small
distance; when I made my record
there, had to make $50 many hits"
IN the target by running and shoot
| ing at the same time That is one
of the hardest things to get through.
When started to run [ was 500
yards away from the target; at first
I fired two shots then ran 100 yards
closer and fired shots, then ran
another 100 yards and kept that up
till I got within 200 yards of the
target; there I had to fire shots in
20 seconds. To fire shots in 20 sec
onds is pretty fast shooting for
rifle; the target is just the size of a
man kneeling, and firing at you; it
was pretty hard work but 1 got the
medal just the same, and will try
my best to get the silver bar for ex-
pert rifeman The expert rife
mans range is from 900 to 1000
yards long; the 1000 yard targets
are 6 feet high and ID feet long.
May be you think that they are pretty
big at that, but you put them 1000
yards away and try to shoot at them
and you Will soon find out that they
are easier to miss than to hit. The
ones we used for our 5-inch guns
are 20x24 feet, and at 1900 yards
looked pretty small.
I've got q Two Peso" till handy
so will send it to you folks SO you
} may see how Philippine Island
money looks IL any one asks you
how much it is worth, you can tell
them one dollar, or just half the
5 value of our money. I am also
sending you a 5-rupee bill of CeyIon
money; this is queer piece of
money. This rupee bill is worth
only 81 60 of our money, they also
have silver money, one rupee IN
silver is the size of half dollar of
our money, and is worth only 80
7 cents.
G This money is good only in Ceylon,
4 that is the reason I kept this one
bill to send to you.
3 Well, it is time for work, sc will
3 close for the present. Your brother,
r VANDIE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-22

literature, and his reteutive Grind
kept in daily touch with all current
procedure. His accurate memory,
refined tastes and pleasing person
atty made his companionship de-
lighttullv agreeable, in fact, wonder
fully so for one of his advanced
years.
In business, in social intercourse,
on the street, in home, he was al
ways the unassuming courteous
gentleman. ALI neighbors and ac-
quaintances honored him, the chill
dren loved him, and now all sorrow
that they shall see his face no more,
the revered friend, the gentle and
beloved father, the dear, dear old
grandpa The silvered head and
the familiar, old white horse, so
many years the object of his
masters tender devotion, will be
seen together upon our streets no
more.
"DeatI will come.
A few short moments over. and the prize
III peace eternal waits us. ana the
Becomes our fondest pillow, all its gloom
Is scattered. " hat a meeting there will be
To us and all we loved Will here and the
bloom
OF new life from our cheeks, shall never be,
There is the health which lasts through all
eternity"
Henry Austin was born at Twick-
enham, Middlesex, England, Nov.
20, 1921. He came from London to
New York, arriving IN that city,
May 4, 1916. Remained there but a
brief period, then went TO Detroit,
Michigan, where he lived five years.
He then came to Lancaster, bought
the farm where his son Edwin now
resides, and there titled the soil
until the year 1897, when he re-
moved to his pleasant home in the
second ward, this city, from whence
he passed to his final rest February
IL, 1905.
Mr.. Austin was married to Miss
Eliza Children, Jan. 10, 1871. To
this union were born five children,
Eliza, Henry, William, Jane and
Arthur. The two latter are among
the great majority. The wife and
mother died at the homestead
November 10, 1855 On January
10, 1853, Mr.. Austin was married
TO Miss Mary A. Penrice. Eight
children came to bless this union,
Alfred, Walter, Charles, Reuben
Alice Edwin, Emma and Mabel.
Aired died Mar. A, 1906. Charles
and Emma went to the Better Land
while young.
All the surviving sons and daugh-
tiers, were with the beloved father
when he passed away-and three
grand children and Alfred's widow
came to join them in pay ing low
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-22
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q AROUND THE COUNTY 8
q What Our Neighbors Are Doing Reported by
The HeraIds Correspondents
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J. P. Williams spent Sunday with
his family at Linden.

J. P. Williams spent Sunday with
his family at Linden.
Verda Alcock, of Rewev, visited
with relatives here over Sunday.
Miss Elizabeth King, M. A., of the
U. w, will deliver lecture on
Rome and Italian Life" here,
sometime in March, one half of the
proceeds go toward public library.
She speaks from her own travels
and experiences in Italy, having
travelled through the country and
and lived with an Italian family in
Rome.
Our public library is not an ali
castle, but will soon be an establish
ed fact. Sixty books have been
donated so far. Don't wait to be
solicited but give your name and
book or books to any member of the
w. G. T. U. or to Sam M. Liv1ngs.
ton or Mrs. Grin Laughton or Mrs.
Sarah Rundell.
Chas. Grund and family of M1f1in,
spent Sunday at the James Watson
home.
DR.. Millard, of Platteville, was a
professional caller Wednesday.
Mrs. Eddy, of Dubuque, is visit
ing at the home of her parents L.
Muller and wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Mathew, are
visiting with Montfort relatives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-22

The children of Mr.. Austin here
by express their heartfelt gratitude
to the friends and neighbors who so
kindly gave them assistance and
sy mpathy in their sorrowful need,
and also to those who sent the
many beautiful flowers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-22
Immense Silver Tray.

A gigantic tray of solid silver,
weighing more than 10000 ounces, has
just been made by firm In London
for an oriental potentate. The tray
is seven feet in diameter, and is said
to be the largest ever executed; it
has been in the hands of the workmen
for over a year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-02-22
Different Arrangements

Pearl Keene and Matte Pyzer,
both of Clifton.
B F Likens, Harrison and Abbie
Cummins, Lake Wilson, Minnesota.
Joseph Murphy, Galena, H., and
Amy Aide, Hazel Green.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-26

Cincinnati. July Modification
day seemed To suddenly become re-
sIization in the city by the arrival of
Wm. II. Taft. The work OF planning
in preparation for the event has been
goiuS on for some time. but II took
ghe presence Of the Republican candi-
date 80 hvSjn the unfurlinS of flags
and drarinS Of bunting. The general
business will eliminate next Tuesday
~ the official functions.
Taft. in answer 10 4 queS ton to-day
on the position Of VOrys, Of Ohio, said
he would he chief of staff, as he need
81 calm. conscientious man for the
campaign work
Major General Fred D. Grant, whose
father the late President Grant, was
born a few miles above this city on
the Ohio river. telegTaphed General H
c. Corbin. who is 10 be one of the
marching pTivates in the military eS
eort on Tuesday, accepting the invita-
ton to De present The Hamilton and
Taft clubs Of Chicago. the Owl club
Of Louisville, the TippPcanoe club OF
Cleveland. the Buckeye Republican
club of Columbus. with the Glee club
that scored 50 pronounced a popular
success at the Chicago convention, and
many others have sent word that they
wish to be in line with from one hun
dred to one thousand marchers each
The Blaine club of this city, one of the
Oldest political clubs in the country
expects &c have. 2.oaG men in line
An interesting figure on the plat
form at the Taft residence will he
Miss Louisa d. Horsely. a teacher in
the Sixteenth district school, under
whom Judge Taft took his first public
school work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-26
Sensational Charges Prefer
red Against Two Prorni-
nent Men.
Instances of Cruelty and In
human Treatment Related
at Yesterdays Session by
Ex-Conyicts and WardenS
in Employ of the State.
BY Associated Press-

Atlanta, July 25.-At the legislative
investigation into the condition OF
conviets in Georgia prisons and at the
state farm sensational charges have
been preferred against Colonel James
w. English, 5r, one Of the richest
and most prominent social figures OF
Georgia, and against Senator Brock,
a member of the state senate Eng
lish is charged with having attempt
ed to secure, by unfair means, inside
information from an emplOye Oh the
prison commission as to bids made
by the convict lessees. He is said
to have used this information as a
basis o. making his own bids.
Senator Stapleton produced a car
bon copy of the report of a commit
tee which investigated the convict
situation in November, 1907 This
report had been misplaced, it is said,
by Senator Brock. 1t tells of the in
human treatment and overworking
of convicts.
Instances of cruelty and inhuman
treatment were related today by ex-con
victS and waTdens employed by the
state. They told of men whipped
until they tainted, and several died.
An extra session of the legislature
may be called to continue the investI
cation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-26
YIELDED TO THE
DESIRE OF BRYAN
New York Leaders With
drew Opposition to Wishes
of Candidate-Mr. Bryan
Hopes to Garry New York.
Johnson Asked to Aid in
Campaign.
BY Associated Press.

Chicago. July 25-At a meeting of
the Democratic National Committee
this afternoon Norman f. Mack was
chosen chairman, John ]. Martin was
reelected seargent at arms. l. P. Hall,
of Nebraska, vice-chaiTman, and Gov
ernor Haskell, OF Oklahoma, treasurer
After a seven-hOur conference with
William ]. Bryan and John W. Kern,
; the Democratic nominees. the sub
committee of the national committee
to-day made its selection of officers OF
the committee. II was the first time
in many years that a national chair
man has been selected by the Demo
cratic party without a bitter contest
being waged, and the choice of Mack
was made possible only after the New
York leader, Charles Murphy. of Tam
many, and Corners. chairman OF the
New York State Committee. had yield
ed to the personal desire of Bryan
When Mr.. Bryan arrived today he
was strongly in favor o. Mack for the
place, but told the committee that he
wished them to consider all the candi-
dates
The appointment pleased Mr. Bryan
so well that ne issued a statement to-
night saying that he hoped to carry
New York through this appointment
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-26
Far in the Lead of Great
Britain, the Next
Competitor.
Olympic Games Brought to
Conclusion by Presenta-
ton of Medals and Diplo-
mas to Successful Contes-
tants by Queen Alexan-
drd.
By Associated Press.

LONDON. July 25.-The Olympic
games we're brought to a conclusion
this afternoon so far as sports held
in the stadium are concerned, when
Queen Alexandra presented gold med
ais and trophies 10 the successful
competitors and the DOwageT Duchess
of Westminster and other titled ladies
handed silver and bronze medals and
diplomas and medals TO those entl-
tied to them
The athletes were cheered by a
large crowd and the Italian, Doran-
do. was honored with the greatest
ovation as d man who missed the
prize of the Marathon race when II
was just within MS grasp
America captured the 10 metres
hurdle race and the sixteen hundred
metres relay and the Stars and
Stripes were last to float at the mast
head
In all the events concluded ~since
the Olympic games began the pres
ent standing of the respective cOUn-
tries Is as follows: United Kingdom
IS, America %, Sweden Z, France 4,
Hungary 3, Norway, Germany, Can
ada and Italy each, Belgium, South
Africa, and Finland ! each In the
field and track events America stands
first with 1141-2 points, the United
Kingdom next with So 1-3, the next
nearest being Sweden with y II.
The American committee has de
cided TO present medal to DOTandO
on which will be inscribed the flags
of the Unfted States and Italy and
the Marathon figure II will be sent
through the American ambassador al
Rome
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-26
w. F. Walker, the Connect
cut Embezzler, Entered
Plea of Guilty.
Prisoner Understood to Have
Made Complete Confess
ion, duplicating New York
Sharpers in Whose Hands
He Was at Time.
By Associated Press.

Hartford, Coma, July 25.-W. +.
Walker, who looted the savings bank
of New Britain of more than half a
million dollars worth of securities,
pleaded guilty on -four counts of the
Indictment in superior court today
He was sentenced TO not less than
one year, nor more chan five years,
on the first count, and not more than
five years on each OF me three other
counts, sentence to take effect on the
expiration o. each sx,raT1eus sentSnce
under the indsteTminaUe Sntelce law
This will make the entire penalty
not more than 20 years The official
Interpretation Of Walkers sentence Is
from one TO twenty years.
Walker is understood to have made
complete confession which en-
braces the statement that sharpeTs
of New York, in whose hands he was
al the time, sent a dispatch in Feb
ruary, 1907, which made it appear
that he was killed by the cars there
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-26
State Board of Health Says
Dog Biting DR.. Ander-
son Was Mad.
Brain Was Examined and
Unnistakable Signs Dis
Covered-Dr. Pierpont, in
Interview, Says Precau-
tiouary Measures Should
Be Taken.

Dr. J. II. PieTpOnt, or this city, re-
Ceived a telegram yesterday from the
state board Of health laboratory, at
Jacksonville. stating that the brain O.
the dog which bit DR.. Anderson o.,
Thursday had been examined, show
ing unmistakable signs OF rabies
This fact, according to Dr. Pierpont,
who was interviewed by journal
representative last night puts the
matter in serious light locally, as
the disease. which is transmitted
from one animal to another. being OF
germ origin. must exist in other dogs
which are running at large about
the CITY. One case. in fact, Is a GER
tain sign Of others existing in com
munity. and d sharp lookout should
be kept for symptoms by those who
have household pets in the shape OF
dogs or even cats.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-26
BRYAN REQUESTS
AID OF JOHNSON
Ru AssncIatnd pness-

st. Paul. July Ex-Governor John
son, of Minnesota, to-day received a
personal letter from William J. Bry-
an, Democratic candidate for the preSi-
dency,. requesting his early presence
at Fairview, and asking him when he
would bes available for speaking pur-
poses.
Governor Johnson is away on lee
ture tour, but the letter has been tele-
graphed to him When the Minnesota
delegation visited him on its way
home from Denver, a tender of the
hearty support and services of John
son was made and Bryan is now
fastening TO secure such services.