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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
OF Her Own Accord.

The day the doctor called to treat
little Kitty for a slight ailment it was
only by the most persistent persua-
, sion that he succeeded in getting the
child to show him her tongue.
A few days subsequent to this the
child said to her mother. ma, the
doctor don't have to tease me to obey
him any morew
''Why not?"
"'Cause every time 1 see him going
by the house. now / stick my tongue
out at himw-Lippincott's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
a Mean Trick.

When Queen Victoria paid her visit
to Emperor Napoleon Ill. Ballard ask
ed Baron Haussmann to present him
to the British queen. The baron prom
ised to do so if Ballard would shave
off his beard, pretending that Victoria
had a great prejudice against whisker-
ed faces. Ballard had a beautiful
beard, but he made the sacrifice. He
appeared at the fete clean shaven and
took up his place near the project; who,
however, paid no attention to him
despite Billiards. frantic attempts to
attract his attention. At last the cere-
mOny of presentation came to an end,
and Ballard had not kissed the queens
hand. Haussman, instead of taking
notice of his gesticulation, had de-
liberateIy looked the other way and
finally, when the queen moved away,
asked Ballard haughtily what he
meant by it,
What 1 meant by it," was the irate
reply. You promised to present me
to the queen"
''Who are yOu?"
81 am Baltard.'
81 am sorry" said Haussmann, "but,
my dear fellow, did not recognize
you; you look like a scarecrow." Bal
tard never forgave him.
Difficult Diet.
Henry Timrod, whom Richard Hen
ry Stoddard called 1.-The abIest poet
that the south has yet produced" suf-
fered severely in his fortunes in the
destruction Of CClumb ia, S. c., during
the war. In his letters to his friend,
the poet Hayne, says the author Oh
Representative Southern Poets, there
is a grim humOr in his description OF
his penniless condition. In one letter
he writes
I'VE have lived for a long period and
are still living on the proceeds of the
gradual sale Of furniture and silver
plate. We have, let me see, yes, we
have already eaten. two silver pitchers,
one or two dozen silver forks, several
sofas, innumerable chairs and a huge
bedstead. As for supporting myself
and large family, wife, mother, sister
and nieces, by literary work, it's utter
ly preposterOus Little Jack Homer,
who sang for his supper and got his
plum cake, was a far more lucky min
strel than am TO confess the truth,
my dear Paul, | not only feel that
can write no more verse, but am per-
fectly Indifferent to the fate OF what
[ have already composed would
consign every line of it to eternal OBJ
livion for 500 in hand"
She-Don't you think he's clever:
He-Wen. he seems to make people
think so. She-Well, don't you con
slider that clever?-Yonkers Statesman
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18

nothing against Taft on this score,
however. He has not fashion plate
face, nor is his form that of an Apollo,
although there is more of it.
Secretary Taft is big in everything
except his voice. This is so small
that, coming from so large a man, it
suggests the proverbial mountain that
brought forth a mouse. However, it
carries far, having been heard all the
way from Porto Rico to the Philip
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
Stock Shipments.

The shipments the latter part o
the week are as follows:
Wednesday,
car hogs-Geo. Moore.
1 car hogs-Place & Jerrett.
cars hogs-Andrew Lewis.
1 car hOgs-Chas Ray.
car horses TO Madison-Joe Nc
Coy.
Thursday
cars hogs Andrew Lewis.
cars hogs-Chas. Ray.
lear hogs-Place g. Jerrett.
L car hogs Moore.
Friday
car hogs-Place q Jerrett.
3 cars hogs-Bennett q Place.
cars hogs Andrew Lewis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
Notice to Tax Payers.

To the taxpayers of the township
of Potosi: l am now receiving taxes,
as follows: Mondays and Thursdays
at the town hall; balance of the week
at my office at home. From now until
Feb. the collection fee will be 2 per
cent; after that date per cent will
he charged.
j. j. STELPFLUG, Treas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
POTOSI.


Special Correspondence TO the Herald.
George Keifer transacted business
in Dubuque, last Saturday.
Miss Alta Burris visited at her
home near Mccartney last Sunday.
Quite a number are sick with la
grippe.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
with Mrs F. Massey, next Thurs
day afternoon
Master Eugene Schumacher is on
the sick list.
The wood sawyers have been busy
around town the past week.
Joe Bell. of Alaska, arrived home
last Wednesday evening for an ex-
tended visit with his mother and
sister, Aggie.
st. Thomas day was observed
here last Saturday at st. Thomas
church.
Messrs. Yves Hymer and Rosellp,
of Platteville, transacted business
here last week.
Communion services were held at
the Congregational church here
Sunday morning, January 9TH, ana
a week of prayer was held after-
ward. Rev. r. @. Bennett is PASTOR
A class of eight became members OF
the church.
The annual meeting of the Potosl
State Bank was held Monday after
noon and the following officers were
elected: President, Adam Schu-
macher: Vice President, P. j.
Seippel; Cashier, c. S. Ragatz;
Direstors, w. H. Thomas, P. j.
SeippeI. IT. h. Runkel, VIM. Vyver-
berg. ST.. Adam Schumacher, 5. ..
Peaslee, John Ringland, Geo. ID.
Lewis and II. E. Coons. The stock
holders who were also present at
the meeting are: John BolleVn,
Sherrills. Iowa; VIM. Vyverberg,
Jr.. Dubuque, Iowa; S. G. Peaslee,
East Dubuque, ILL.,; and Mrs. z. >.
Seippel, Dubuque.
Alessrs. Lou Reinecke ana RoD
Glennon transacted business in Du-
buque Tuesday.
Mrs. Will Lindel of British Hollow
is on the sick list.
Albert Schumacher of Dubuque,
visited at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schumacher
here Monday and Tuesday.
Miss McKenna of Dubuque, is the
guest of her friend, Miss MCGEE.
Mrs. Lawler, ST., suffered a
paralvtic stroke about week ago.
Miss Louis Foot took trip to Du-
budue last Friday evening, return
ing Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haas of Dickeyvllle,
visited their daughter, Mrs. Meyers,
here last Sunday.
Two houses we're visited by the
stork last Wednesday, son arrived
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Y.
Reik. and son came to brighten
tie home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bamber.
Matt Elscamp visited with friends
in Bagley last Sunday.
The Potosi Brewing Co., elected
their officers for the ensuing year
Monday. the officers areA President,
Mr.. Adam Schumacher; Vice Ples1-
dent, Nicholas Schumacher; Sec
rotary and Treas, G. J. Ragatz;
Directors, p. j. Seippel and Joe
VOgelsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Edge and little
son, Melvin, are visiting with rela-
tives and friends at Scales Mound.
C. Brockert, superintendent OF
schools was calling at the various
schools in and around here this
week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
Different Arrangements.

Orville E. Rogers, Georgetown,
and Mary E. Peacock, Platteville.
William M. Kerr, South Lancas-
ter, and Anna L. Briel, Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
information.

The visitor to New York was in
search of Information. DO you know
anything about the copper corner?"
he asked his host. No" was the re-
ply, "but know the corner copper"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18

Tasty and stylish stationery
printed in The Herald's job depart
ment. Your orders solicited.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18

for the thought that chicken stealing
scarcely COMFORTS with the dignity OF
presidential aspirations?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18
The Gent With the Feather-Ah, l

thought it was you.
The Lion-Why?
Because / have just been dancing
with your wife"
MY wife? l didn't know she was
here. What has she come asp
a lion tanner"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18

did not dream at that time of ever be-
ing mistress of the historic mansion
Coming events may cast their shad
Ows before, but it requires second sight
to see the shadows.
The wife of the war secretary, who
may become first lady of the land, be
lieyes in higher education for women
takes deep interest in musical affairs,
is good conversationalist full of an
ecdotes of her travels. and is WithaI
tactful and gracious hostess very
popular in Washington society. She
is quite as good a politician as her
husband and is probably more ambi-
tious for him than he is for himself.
Unpretenti0uS and Clean Minded.
The chief characteristics of William
Howard Taft are breadth Of view. I'M
failing optimism, judicial balance. cou-
pied with a rare degree of executive
ability, capacity for work and the IN
failing aptitude to meet any situation
and perform any task that comes to
him. TVithal be is a diplomat, poll
tfcian in the best sense of that abused
term and an unpretentiOus and clean
minded American gentleman.
Secretary Taft is nearly ffty-Onc
years of age and weighs But why go
into details that might be embar-
RAISING? Indeed, no one knows exact
ly how much he does weigh except
Mr.. Taft himself, and he won't tell.
Besides, it is as indicate to talk Of
the avoirdupOis of man who tips the
scale at more than 300 pounds as it is
to inquire into the age of a woman
past thirty Anyway Mr.. Taft weighs
enough, and we shall have to be con-
tent with that.
The secretary of peaces-war and mat
rimOny is democratic in manner a
good story teller, blue eyed, slightly
baldheaded, not afraid of a boss, loyal
to his chief and a man whose good
nature is like gale.
His only form of exercise is horse
back riding. This also furnishes exer-
else for the horse, leading to magnifi-
cent results in the line of equine mus
cular development. Mr.. Taft gets on
his mount with a stepladder, but once
in the saddle he can be shaken loose
by nothing less than an earthquake.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1908-01-18

She-Don't you think he's clever:
He-Wen. he seems to make people
think so. She-Well, don't you con
slider that clever?-Yonkers Statesman.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-03
COMMEN CEMENT EXERCISES.

The commencement exercises of the Stillman Business college at Danbury was held in Forester hall, last Friday evening, from to g o'clock. The 67 graduates of the class of 'O8 marched from the college rooms to Foresters hall and took seats along the sides of the room facing the faculty. Mazza' $ orchestra opened the evenings pro gram with popular selection. Fol lowing the presentation of diplomas a reception and dance was held. A specially prepared dance program of Is numbers had been arranged by Princi- pal Harold B. Hastings and this feat. ure was enjoyed until midnight. Among the 67 graduates of the class of '08, four were of this town, Miss Anna Julia Cox, Earle Williams Patchen, James Stewart Breinig and Charles c. Pomeroy, who are worthy of hearty congratulations, by reason of theil attainments for being entitled to the highest honors of the institution.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-03
AS TO THE BARBER SHOPS.

The Union barber shops will close for the day at noon on July 4, and will keep open Friday evening until 10 o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-03
STILL RIVER.

L. Jennings has returned from three weeks trip through the West. He went as far west as Colorado.
 The place about a half mile south ot the old creamery known as Briggs place, now occupied by Andrew Kear- ney, has been sold to German people. who have put up above Still River. They will not move to this place until Fall.
 !: Mrs Sarah Jackson and daughter, Mrs A. P. Mo Donald of Danbury. were guests, last week, of Mrs L. l. Camp bell. t.e ~-~#-
 Mrs Sarah Jackson of Danbury and Mrs Mary A. Tucker spent few days, the past week, on Pumpkin Hill, the guests of Mir and Mrs c. L. Hamlin.
 Homer L. Wanzer of New Fairfield was a guest, one day recently, of Mrs James Giddings, on the Plains.
 The Bee representative was kindly entertained at dinner last week We'd nesday, at the home of MT and Mrs G. Wallace Cummings.
 Ira J. Waters has a fine lot of early vegetables and began peddling them in Danbury, last Saturday. He will now make two trips each week to Dan. bury during this season.
 Wallace w. Osborne, who was i'll fo1 few days with quinsy, is now able tc be out and attend to his farm.
 Dr and Mrs V. M. Knapp were guests, Sunday, of Mrs James Gid dings on the Plains.
 Osborne Brothers have set out this year, little more than half the acre. age of tobacco they raised last year. Their crop is now growing nicely ane is looking very fine.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-03

o CLOCK. %
 John Monroe was operated upon in Danbury hospital. June 2l, for appendi- citus. At this writing he is getting along nicely.
 The Knights of St Paul connected with the Methodist church are arrang- ing to go camping at South Kent.
 Mrs Beach and her son Elmer, have gone for trip and will l,visit Norfolk, Richmond, Va, and Washintgon, D. c. They expect to be gone about a week. f -.-
 The Brotherhood of St Paul returned from camping out, Friday afternoon. The many amusing incidents that hap pened during their stay would fill a a fair sized book. The boys had a great time, so they say.
 A big picnic combined with fine horse racing will be held at Conetia Park, New Milford, Saturday, July 4. Danc- ing will be in the main building from 8 to 10. Refreshments, ice cream and cake and more substantial lunch will be served all day. Racing will be- Iegin at o'clock sharp. There will be three classes. the 2.2O class, purse s100.00, the 2.30 class, purse S100.0O and the local race. purse 50 bushels of oats. The managers will use every endeavor to make the affair enjoyable and expect a large crowd. Admission will be 95 cents, children 12 years and under free, grand stand free. All children come. Bring your family and have good time.
 Mir and Mrs w. H. Fenn passed Sun day at Wellington Ford's in Roxbury, and Sunday night with Mir and Mrs Merrill Fenn in Washington.
 William and John Duncan and the Misses Naase enjoyed an automobile ride to Steeplechase Island in Bridge port, Sunday.
 Judge and Mrs Sanford and Mir and Mrs 0. c. Bidwell of Great Harrington, Mass, came to New Milford in Judge Sanford's car as guests of Mir and Mrs F. J. Hatch. They spent Sunday in Litchfeld, dining at the Berkshire.
 Miss Irma Cassedy passed the week end with Miss Isabelle Hoyt of Frank lin street, Danbury.
 Miss Nichols, the capable stenogra- pher in the Savings bank, sails this week with her sister, Mrs Lyon, for a trip to Europe.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-03
FINE AUTOMOBILE TRIP.

MT and Mrs A. M. Booth, Noble Booth and Mrs P. M. Cassedy enjoyed an automobile trip to Boston, Mass. They went first to Pittsfeld, Mass, via Amenia, N. r.. and then on to Springfield, Mass. where they stopped for the night at the Massasoit house. They went on to Boston, Mass, where they stopped over night. The next day they returned to Springfield, Mass, and passed another night. Leaving Springfield. Mass, they ran to Ware house Point, crossing the river to Wind sor Locks. They took dinner at Haeu- blein's in Hartford, arriving in New Milford at 6.30 p. m. MT Booth was suffering from carbuncle on his arm, which had to be lanced by his physician on his return.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-03
LITIGATION IN KENT.

David Templeton, Harry Waldror and Marvin Sterry were brought be- fore Justice Wilson E. Hicks at Kent, Monday, on the charge of taking 8 screen door off from Zahn's store, last August. Attorneys Nickerson & Lan. don appeared for the State and Attor. ney J. F. Addis for the defense. The justice fined them ST and costs each. They appealed.
 David Templeton was brought before Justice Hicks, Monday, on the charge of assault on Charles s. Smith on Sep. tember 10 last. He was fined ST and costs on two counts. but took an ap. peal.
 Nice heavy fig bars, 1Oc pound, at Charles I. Leach's.
 All the markets and stores in town will close at noon, July 4. Friday night the stores will remain open until 9.3O o'clock.
 Mrs J. c. Barker and Mrs R. S.. Todd have arranged for a pleasant neighborhood party at Emerald lodge, Green pond, Thursday.
 William E. Stone passed Monday night at Hatch's pond, where the members of the Knights of St Paul of the Methodist church are camping out.
 Hon L. J. Nickerson. the popular West Cornwall attorney passed few hours in town, Monday, calling on Judge J. F. Addis and other friends.
 Mr and Mrs Charles Planz and child ren passed Sunday at Spectacle Lake.
 Clarence Lincoln. Jr., of Brooklyn has taken a position in the store of P. M. Cassedy.
 Mir and Mrs R. J. Dunlap are enjoy ing two weeks trip to the CatskilIs.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-03
The 'NewtoWn Bee
 . Newtown. Friday, July 3. 1908.
New Milford.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
 NOTES.

The Church Committee recommend the following persons for church mem bership. The list is given in alphabet ical order: Sarah Elizabeth Allen, To. retta Irene Armstrong, Mary Eliza beth Armstrong, Helen Hope Barton, Juliette Buckingham Beach. Marie Louise Beeman, Mildred Wanzer Elm. mons, Marian Rhoda Green, Cornelis Baldwin Jackson, Agnes Alvira John. son, Sarah Eugene King, Mabe Frances Marsh, Mathilda Doreathy Schoyerling, Mildred Soule, Marian Alosia Soule, Ethel Perry Sturges, Ha gel Waldron, Josephine Marie Warner all on profession of faith.
 The Sacrament of the Lords Supper will be observed next Sunday, preced ed by the reception of new members.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-03
BAND MUSIC FOR THE FOU RTH.

Through the enterprise of Sherman Garfield and Charles E. RiddifoEd a subscription paper was circulated and the Lime Rock band was engaged to play in New Milford, the night before the Fourth on the Green and Tn the morning on the Green from 10 to 12 a. m. In the afternoon the band will play at Conetia Park at the horse rac- ing.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-03
SECRET SOCIETY NOTES.

Good Shepherd lodge, l. 0. o. F., has elected the following officers: N. G., Walter 8. Leavenworth V. G.,
 Louis S. Richmond, R. S., c. D. Pull yer; T., Charles Planz. These togeth- CT with the appointed officers, will be installed this (Thursday) evening by District Deputy Myron Patchen. Ice cream and cake will be served. r.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-03

MT and Mrs P. M. Cassedy and daugh- ter, Irma, and Mrs H. o. Mills enjoyed an automobile ride to Danbury, Sunday.
 Howard Peck of Wellesville avenue has taken a position with P. M. Cas- sedy for the summer season.
The Newtown bee., 1908-07-03

Charles Planz and family passed Sun day at their cottage at Spectacle Lake.
 Mrs George w. Reyes of East Haven is visiting her sister, Mrs c. D. Pulver.
 The New Milford Hat Go. has closed it's shop for weeks vacation.
 Mir and Mrs William Froome and Mir and Mrs A. w. Peelan are spending the week with New Haven friends. Mrs Hattie Durham of Bridgeport is visiting Mir and Mrs James E. Mullins. Mrs Timothy Hagen and Mrs Chaun- cey Smith of Springfield, Mass, were guests over Sunday of Mrs Henry Ives.
 A regular meeting of St Peters lodge, No. 27, will be held July 2. This will be the last meeting till September.
 Dr J. c. Barker and family, c. I. Leach and Ray Leach visited Emerald Lodge, at Green pond, Sunday.
 Prof and Mrs Ernest D. Proudman of Storrs college have recently been the guests of the Rev and Mrs G. H. John. son for few days.
 Charles Beach of Colton, Cal., has been the guest of Mir and Mrs w. G. Barton.
 Rev E. A. Henderson preached at the Methodist church, Sunday morning, in exchange with Rev H. K. Smith, who filled MT Henderson's appointment in Cornwall Bridge.
 This hot weather will make you thirsty. Drink Diamond ginger ale, root beer, and sarsaparilla, 5c and 10c bottles or 5c glass, at Farmers Trad ing Co.
 The first of the seasons new mack erel have arrived, white and fat, 5c, 1Oc, and 2Oc each; also sl.0O pail, at Farmers Trading Go.
 The Farmers Trading Co.'s store will close at noon for the rest of the day, Saturday, July 4.
 Miss Cora Hill passed Sunday in Bridgeport, the guest of her brother, George Hill.
 Frank Halsey and Clarence Lincoln, Jr., enjoyed carriage drive to Lake Waramaug, Sunday.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-01-26
PIMA DISTRICT.

TUCSON, Jan. 25.-General Mana ger Thomas Hughes of the Chesterfield mine, is in the city. He brings good news from the Pima district, report ing that there is a general revival all along the line, resulting in measure largely from the location of many new finds and the relocation of old ones on the first of the year, upon which work is being done. The c. & A. are rapid ly pushing development on the Red Carbonate and claims contiguous.
 On the Chesterfield drifting is in progress on the 200 foot level on the north and south drift. On the north drift he says that they arc working on a solid vein of 1s-incn galena and silver ore, and on both sides it is tale in formation, all of which carries good values in lead, gold and silver, the same as has been taken out from the s4 foot level The houlers show rich galena. The north drift is in about ten feet and the south drift twelve feet. Both drifts will '.e STiven night and day. The bottom of ihe shaft Is likewise in good n-e. Tie shaft is being sunk to the thtri ieytl. Manager Hughes expressed himself as more than pleased with the showing, which he says has been increasing in value at every foot of ccpth. Three shifts are working, which will be increased very soon.
 East of the main shaft about 200 feet and about 200 fet below the col lar ofsthe shaft on the hillside, vein of galena, the same as encountered in the shaft, has been struck. A tun- nel or adit has been has been started on this vein, which ii is proposed to run in until it encounters Ire present workings. This adit win be about 200 feet in length and will enable them to carry out all the ores and waSte rom the zoo foot level in the main shaft by cars instead of hoistiI 2. This vein upon which the tunnel :s Icing driven is plainly traced eatward frcn the face of the tunnel and shows very strong on the s,rfeca.