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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-05
BAGLEY.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
We are having all kinds of
weather but good, one storm follows
another, of rain hail and snow, ac-
companied by thunder and blixin.
Chas. Plondke is in luck; his soil
is sandy bottom land and his grain is
all in except corn.
A. Klable and daughter Lena of
st. Louis, Mo-, we're guests of the
Chas. Plondke home. Mrs. Lena
Ruckdsachel and other relatives. Be-
fore returning they visited relatives
in Gutenberg and Elkport; they
were accompanied by Mrs. Lena
Ruckdaschel. Mrs. Lena Ruckdaschel
is in the Chas. Plondke home; her
husband rented farm in Dakota and
when a house and barn is erected he
will send for his wife to come.
Sadie and Ina Ruckdaschel Sunday
ed at the Chas. Plondke home.
John Jenkins took dinner with
Chas. Plondke; while his wife at
tended an old lady's birthday party.
Now Bagley can incorporate boy
babies in one night. nice baby two
at the Will Remy home and another
big nice boy at the l. Boorman home.
Good enough. Now let us apply for
a charter.
Geo. Hodge has his front porch
screened, so good-by skeeters.
Mrs. WIN. Thiessa is helping at the
hotel while Mine Hostess is under
treatment in La Crosse hospital.
The wife Of Sherman Eill passed
from this earth April 9th. at her
home in Dakota and her body brought
back to Bagley the Goth; the funeral
took place from the Bagley NJ. f..
church, Rev. Hooking officiating,
after which the remains were taken
to Brodtvllle for lnterment De-
ceased was poorly in health several
months, while a resident of Bagley
and just one month before her demise
the family moved out to Dakota
hoping the change might benefit Mrs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-05
Observation-Disclosures ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
AROUND THE COUNTY :
of
for The Herald by its Special Correspondents

Hills health. She leaves a husband
and children, the youngest a mere
babe. The funeral day was stormy
and very disagreeable but our people
braved the storm to their last respects
to one honored and loved by all who
knew her.
Lizzie Ruckdaschel and Gusta
Miller returned Friday from Marion,
Iowa called there by the extreme ill
ness of sister. Mrs. E. r. Harvill.
Mrs. Miller kindly brought the three
months old baby home with her until
her sister is able to care for it.
Mrs. j. Harvill and Mrs. Ed
Gulick went to the sick womans bed
side and card from them Friday
states the sick one is better and hopes
are now entertained of a possible re-
covery.
A little son of Oscar Barnes fell
from fence and almost broke his
arm.
Oh say have you seen that 25 cent
counter at the j. T. Cl1fton's hard
ware store? All kinds of enameled
or granite ware from dipper up to a
quart water pail and any piece in the
lot for % cents. Run quick or the
chance may slip from you.
Mrs. Oakley and Alice are reported
improving.
l.. Newman has a manure spreader,
recently purchased of J. T. Clifton.
Louis can sit on the fence and watch
it spread.
g. +. Glass is having part of his
store re-roofe1.
Jack Hill is being treated at
Prairie du CHEN for an injury to his
back, caused by falling from a loaded
wagon year or two ago.
Miss Edna Gnlick returned from
three weeks visit at Rhinelander,
Park Falls, st. Paul. Alma, Wis,
Stockholm and La Crosse.
Joe Greer and wife of Bloomington
spent last Sunday at the home of Les
Boorman's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-05

and interment was made in Miff1in
cemetery. Mrs. McDermott' death
was caused by tuberculosis; she leaves
a husband and many relatives and
friends to mourn her untimdely
death.
Mrs Hattie Eddy was called to
Dyersville on Tuesday by her brother
Halbert MilIer's illness.
Mrs. Boyd is here from Lancaster
caring for her sister in-law Mrs.
Latham.
Aunt Grace and Jennie Livingston
are recovering from grip.
Mrs. Barbara Holmes of Miff1in
attended Ladies' Aid Tuesday.
J. A. Howdle has ordered 1000
Arbor vitaes from Sturgeon Bay.
Thomas Alcott mounted a white
owl recently for Geo. cambridge; 1t
was nice piece of work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-05
LIVINGSTON.

special Correspondence to the Herald.
The infant son of ]. G. Livingston
and wife is quite sick.
Mr.. Sam Griffith Su ndayed with
Lancaster relatives.
Miss Jessie Bourette went to Mont
fort Wednesday and returned Thurs
day.
Mrs. VIM. Livingston ST., an aged
and hihgIy respected lady of this place
and mother of Pres. Livingston of
the Platteville Normal passed away
at her home here Tuesday afternoon
about o'clock p. M, after short
illness Mr.. Livingston died several
years ago and since that time her
daughter Sue has tenderly cared for
her mother, 8 sons. Pres. J. W. Liv-
ingston, DR.. Tom Livingston, of
Bode, la. 4; Hubert of Lancaster and
Sue at home are left to mourn the
loss of good mother; many relatives
and friends grieve at the loss of this
worthy woman. Funeral services
were held in the NJ. T.. church Sat
urday at 1 80 o'clock p. M, Rev.
Verran officiating; interment at Rock
cemetery.
DR.. Tom Livingston, of Bode, La. !;
Hubert and family, of Lancaster f;
Mrs. J. w. Livingston, of Platte
Vile and S. E. Livingston, of Apple
River, are here on account of the
death of Mrs. VIM. Livingston.
Alb. kluseuan of the Galena Iron
Works is repairing boiler at the
CoKer mine.
The rural schools have been hav-
ing contests recently ID decide who Is
to represent the districts in the town
ship contests.
r. s.. Jacobs is in Barnavelnd.
Mrs. Frank Allen is in Lancaster,
her mother being quite i'll.
Miss Olive Gundlach went to
Rewey Friday evening to visit her
sister.
There will be a district S. School
convention held here May 11-12; an
interesting prorgam is being prepared {;
it is Hoped every one interested in 5.
School work will attend. Your
presence is desired
A number from here attended the
F. NJ. District Quarterly meeting held
at Platteville this week.
The bills are out for the play by
the R. A. Saturday evening, May
Sth. Don't miss it.
The following have gone into the
poultry business on a large scale. DIR.
Carter, Chas. Eustice, Harlan and
Chas. Thompson, Robt. Newton and
Carl Mueller.
Mrs. Hurd received word of the
death Of her daughter, Mrs. McDer-
mont, at Denver, Col. The body ac-
companied by her sister Mrs. John
Noble arrived at Rewey late Tuesday
evening, owing to some accident the
train was delayed until late hour
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-05
POTOSI.

Special Correspondence TO tn - Herald.
Mrs. Glenn Thomas and daughter
Esther, Mrs. Peter Kethwisch. Misses
Gertrude and Mary Uppena, Misses
Gladys Baker. Nora Norris, Ethel
Schumacher and ida Beiderman were
all passengers on the Steamer Potosi
to Dubuque last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake KIaur and baby
Herbert of Cassville visited relatives
here last week.
John Nichols has moved into part
of Glenn Thomas house; Sam
Buchacher moved into the house
formerly occupied by Mr.. Nichols; Ed
Flesch moved into the Catholic church
parsonage here; Rev. Bennett moved
to Rio, Wis, and Rev. Headen, of
near Lacrosse moved into the house
formerly occupied by Rev. Bennett.
Potosi has certainly been on the move
the last two weeks.
Miss Dot Langstaff and Mrs. Rob
Glennon, were Dubuque visitors last
Monday.
Howard France and Ray Osborne
took trip to Dubuque last Monday.
Mrs. Lizzie Foster of Beloit, Wis,
is visiting her mother Mrs. Massey
of this place who has been seriously
i'll with la grippe but is much i'm
proved at this writing.
Mrs. Ella barrow returned to her
home here after an extended visit with
her daughter Mrs. Fred Thomas at
South Dakota.
A reception was given in the city
hall here Friday evening, April 23rd,
in honor of Rev. and Mrs. r. G.
Bennett, who will move to Rio, Wis,
Immediately; Father Pape gave very
impressive address aud in behalf of
the congregation here presented them
with very nice parlor rug. A
delicious lunch was served and all
reproted very enjoyable time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Flesch are the
parents of a son born Tuesday, April
9th, 1909.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-05
HIDDEN DANGERS.
Nature Gives Timely Warnings That No
Lancaster Citizen Can Afford
Tn IGNORE

to Ignore.
Danger signal No. 1 comes from
the kidney secretions. They will
warn you when the kidneys are sick
Well kidneys excrete clear, amber
fluid Sick kidneys send out II thin,
pale and foamy, or thick, red, ILL
smelling urine, full of sediment and
irregular or passage.
Danger signal No. 2 comes from
the back. Back pains, dull and
heavy, or sharp, and acute, tell you
of sick kidneys and warn you of the
approach of dropsy, diabetes and
Bright's disease. Doan's Kidney Pills
cure sick kidneys and cure them
permanently. Here is proof in the
statement of nearby resident.
W. J. Hughes, Merimac Street,
Dodgeville, Wis, says. 81 can re-
commend Doans kidney Pills very
highly, as I know they are reliable
remedy for kidney complaint. At the
time I began their use, I had been
suffering for several months from
severe pains and a soreness across my
back My kidneys were much dis
ordered, the secretions being very
unnatural and irregular in passage.
Learning of Doan's Kidney Pills 1
decided to give them trial and
procured box. They entirely freed
me from pain and the kidney secre-
tiors are now regular in passage. -
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster MilbHrn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan Sand
take no other.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-05
Not for Tommy

"'The Schoolmasters' club!'" ex-
claimed Tommy, reading from news
paper. my goodness gracious! I
shouldn't like to go to his SCHOOL,"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-05
Eraarance for SICK Room

A delightful fragrance that is not
oppressive can be given a sick room
by putting a little cologne in a saucer
and setting fire to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, January 1e-The statement of clearing house banks for the week shows that the bank holds s25, ,175 more than the requirement. of the 25 per cent reserve rule. This is an increase of B. 895,225 in the proportionate cash reserve as compared with last week. The state ment follows: Loans $1,329, ,11o, 500, in- crease $s2o74,sOO; deposits s1,4o4, 45s, 700; in- crease s46 1o9 9Oo circulation, $4s, ,434, 100, de- crease sS20, 100; legal tenders $S3 ,5O0, in- crease s207, ,50O; specie s293 500, increase s14215, 200; reserve s376, 703 100, increase $4,- 422, 700; reserve required s351, ,114925 in- crease $11,527, 475; surplus s25,588, 175, in- crease g, 2,S95,225; ex-United States deposits $27,50s, ,475, increase S2. 2.61S,725 The percent age of actual reserve of the clearing house banks today was No6. The state ment of banks and trust companies of Greater New York not reporting to the clearing house shows that these institu- tions have aggregate deposits of H,14S.- 949,oOo; total cash on hand $112,775, 400 and loans amounting to $1.o3e,5aoS 300
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
RAILROAD STOCKS
 SHOW STRENGTH Merger of Great Properties is Now More Than RumOr MINOR STOCKS AFFECTED Deal Is Said To Be Completed By Which Hartman Gets Control of
 New York Central and Will
 Merge It With U. p.
 
MINOR STOCKS AFFECTED
By THOMAS c. sHoTwELL.

New York, January 16.-(Special) )-New York Central is to be the holding com pany for all the Hartman system, &C., cording to report in Wall street today. This makes holding company as planned by Hartman some months ago unneces- sary Details of the plan, which prac- tlcally amounts to a merger in Union Pacific with the other Hartman com panies, are being worked out. The mat ter has gone so far, it was said today, that in the plans for the new Grand Cen tral station quarters are being provided for UHion Pacific. Southern Pacific and all the other Hartman offices. The Equit- able Life building in which Hartman railroads now have their offices at l2O Broadway Is to be torn down in about two years to make place for the largest skyscraper in the world, and it is ex- pected Hartman will by that time be the official operating head of the greatest transcontinental system in the world
 This deal between the Hartman lines and New York Central has proceeded so far that several of the old Vanderbilt lieutenants are arranging for retirement Senator Cnauncey hl OSpSW iS oiAS way will go New York Central already has enough stock authorized to begin the deal which will be brought about by purchase from the Union Pacific of its Southern Pacific stock, payment to be made with stock of the New York Cen tral in volume large enough to put the control of New York Central in the Union Pacific treasury This deal will conform with all the laws of the United States relating to ownership of parallel or com peting properties.
 This deal will not be officially consum- mated for several months. It may be a year before official confirmation of it can be had in all it's details because the Har- riman people do not propose to have any more quarrels with the United States gov ernment and they will proceed in such a way as to meet the approval of the Taft administration.
 Union Pacific already owns about $18, 00O,000 par of New York Central stock and Hartman Is said to have options on large blocks In the street. William K. Vanderbilt is to be an important minori- ty factor in New York Central and he is reported the purchaser of much stock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17

around present levels. New York Central has been strong the last few days in the face of heaviness ip nearly every direc- ton. It was the leader in trading today, although this report of the proposed pur- chase of Southern Pacific was not com mon Knowledge in the street Southern Pacific and Union Pacific were also braced up by the buying of insiders who insist that this merger will be put through as planned.
 Other stocks in the street to show &C., tivity today were those of independent railroad companies selling at relatively small prices. Chesapeake and Ohio was the chief of these, being very active around 60. Purchase of the Wisconsin Central by the Sioux Is considered 8 bull card on Canadian Pacific and Sioux in spite of false statements made by re- sponsible officers n connection with the deal It lets the Canadian Pacific sys- tenn into Chicago over it's own tracks and makes the city of Duluth an im- portant railroad center.
 Number of shares sold today, 554.S85. against 533 165 year ago. Par value of bonds sold today. $2,79e,0OO, against $2.S62,- GOO year ago.
 More idle freight cars to the number of 110,942 were reported today by the com mittee on car efficiency of the American Railway association. This report Is un- der date of January and shows total surplus cars of 333,019.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
COTTON MARKET
 CONTINUES FIRM Support from Spot Interests
 Strengthens Prices
SPOTS IN ACTIVE DEMAND
South Believes That Trade Activity Indicates Better Prices for the Raw Staple In the Not Far
 Distant Future.

New York. January 16.--The cotton mar ket opened steady at a decline on the near months, being due to realizing and slightly lower cables than due while the advances reflected bullish weekend fig ures, big overnight buying, orders from outside sources, and continued support from spot interests. Business was quite active during the early session, and the market ruled generally firm. being about later positions making new high rec ords for the season.
 Aside from a bit of unrest which de- veloped In some quarters as result of European pessimism, the cisatlantic cotton market evidenced much underlying strength and general confidence The at titude of the interior distinctly favors the bull contention, while the active demand for spots at New Orleans, where there is good stock of cotton. further confirms recent reports of limited supplies avail able to the supply merchant at interior points. Students of the international situ- ation appear somewhat divided in opinion as to the true significance of the rapid accumulation of gold by France and Eng lands half of 1 per cent increase in the bank rate. but the American situation has not been affected thereby. because the culling out of the good cotton from New York's protective stock, under way unusu- ally early this season. has begun to frighten "shorts;" because southern mills, while enjoying very active trade, are known to hold the Hong end of many forward commitments. cotton to fill which Is yet to be bought In by supply mer- chants; because the delivery of cotton In satisfaction of contracts is becoming more difficult, and because operators are com ing to understand that the shipment of cotton to New York for tender Is proving more of an accommodation to exporters and supply merchants than a protection to 'shorts."
 In the south. due to American trade &C., tivity and to the continued rapidity with which cotton is leaving the country, the belief exists that very much higher prices for the raw material are inevitable in the not distant future. and that the quest for further supplies rather than ac- tive speculative support will generate the necessary steam.
 At New Orleans the situation is some- what unique. Spot business was re- stricted. while the remainder of the south sold heavily at low prices, and a good stock accumulated. Now that many sections of the south are sold out. forced spot demand at rising prices is develop ing rapidly at New Orleans.
 The market closed firm, with prices net 8 to points higher.
 Receipts at the ports today, 2s,oSS bales, against 1s,S70 last week and s7,O4O last year. For the week, 235, 5,o00, against 242,- GOO last week and 262. .7o1 last year.
 Today's receipts at New Orleans, 9014 bales, against 16,518 last year. and at Houston, 975, against 7244 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
New York
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston: Steady; midding, 1-16c; net receipts, 10,342 gross receipts, 1o, ,342; sales, 125O; stock, 134,375; continent. 5744. coast wise, 721.
 New Orleans: Firm; middling, 93sc; net receipts. sO14; gross receipts, s014; sales, 2375; stock, Soo,5so; Great Britain, $500; continent, S791; coastwise, 1S00
 Mobile: Steady; middling 9ssc; net re- cepts, 1077 gross receipts, 10T; sales. 150; stock, 6e,35S; coastwise, 6.
 Savannah: Quiet and firm; middling, 9Mc net receipts, 42sS; gross receipts, 423s; sales, 27os; stock, 11s,641; continent, eS52.
 Charleston: Firm; middling, Sc; net re- ceipts, 219; gross receipts, 21s; stock. r s21 1; coastwise, 164.
 Wilmington: Quiet; middling, Sc; net receipts, 1676 gross receipts, 1s7s stock, 13,326
 Norfolk: Firm; middling. essc: net re- ceipts. 2522; gross receipts, 2522; sales 7s9; stock, 35,3s5; coastwise, 1O9o.
 Baltimore: Nominal; midding, 93sc; stock, 23,177; eoastwise, 1500
 New York; Quiet; middling, s.7Oc: gross receipts. 1779; stock, 1s2.se7.
 Boston: Quiet; middllng, 9.7Oc; gross receipts, 113O.
 Philadelphia: Quiet middling, s.s5c i; gross receipts 1455
 Total today at all ports: Net % 0Ss; i; Great Britain, $500; continent, 21 3S7; stock, sos, ,349.
 Consolidated at all ports: Net, x, ,0sS i; Great Britain, $500: continent. 1887
 Total since September l at all ports: Net, 6,S9e, ,4O7; Great Britain, 2,25e, ,591; i; France. 6S7,O52; continent, 2,1S6,S65 Japan, 93,S95; Mexico, 5SO3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
Advice for Taft.


 Now, sir that you are elected all of us. whether we supported you or not. feel free to give you advice. Here is some which is offered for what 1t is worth without impertinence:
 Be wise. In other words, do not do anything which Is unwise.
 Be just. This ought to be easy, as you were formerly judge.
 Be kind. Not any particular kind, but any old kind. It will be appreciated.
 Be impartial. Treat all classes alike If possible. If 1t Is not possible, you can get out of 1t by denying the existence of classes.
 to be for either a democrat or a republi- can, except in campaign time. The alter native Is unsafe and insane. Take your choice
 Be careful. That is what we teach all our children, and you are yet child so far as the presidency is concerned. If you are not careful, you will be careless, you see, and that is not desirable.
 Bring prosperity. That Is desired with out dissenting voice, and besides, you know, you promised 1t. But if you please, make 1t prosperity which doesn't cost too much to partake of.
 Be a good president All the other ad- vice is secondary to this. If you do not some one. Almost anyone can tell you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
IMPROVED DEMAND
 ADVANCES WHEAT Receipts Are Much Smaller
 Than a Year Ago SENTIMENT IS BULLISH Promise of Heavier Movement In Corn
Promise of Heavier Movement In Corn Causes Selling, But Prices Re- cover RapldIy-oats Steady.
 Provisions Strong.

Chicago, January 16.-An improved de- mand by millers for the cash grain caused considerable strength in the wheat market here today, final quota tions showing net gains of %Q1Ac. Corn and oats closed steady and provisions strong.
 The feature of trade in the wheat pit was the excellent demand reported for cash wheat here and in the southwest. Primary receipts were again small; total arrivals being 432,000 bushels compared with 73s.oO0 bushels the corresponding day a year ago and local receipts for the week were 100000 bushels less than the shipments. Sentiment in the pit was bullish all day, and with the exception of short period early in the day were held above yesterdays closing figures. The close was strong. with May at s1 0s1sQ 1.06A, and July at S7q97Ac.
 Clearances of wheat and flour were equal to 39o.o00 bushels. Minneapolis, Du- luth and Chicago reported receipts of 22s cars
 Forebodings of an increased movement VA SoaA hSAl WSch ptOAiptco dDlo selling in the market for that grain which resulted In a weak tone nearly all day. An active demand for the cash grain, how ever. prevented any great decline in prices The bulge in wheat caused a steady tone at the close, final quotations being unchanged from yesterdays close, with May at eOHQs1e and July at July at 611@61Ac. Local receipts were sSs cars. with seven of contract grade
 Trade in oats was quiet and prices fuct- uated within a very narrow range. At the close prices were unchanged to a shade higher, compared with the previous close, final quotations on May being at 51AQ51ssc. and July at Acc. Local re- ceipts were 163 cars.
 Provisions were strong all day on an ac- tive general demand, which met with only moderate offerings. Prices at the close were up 716@221Ac.
 Estimated receipts for Monday: Wheat 12 cars, corn S73 cars, oats IF cars, hogs 63,o0o head.
 Ca ah ouota tiona ra ancad as So1,orua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
i've Stock Market,

Chicago, January 16.-Cattle-Receipts about 800; steady. Reeves, $4Q7 2; Texas saaders sa 250l5: cows and heifers, $1 75d 5.5O: calves, s7.5O@9 50. 'IJ, Ho,es~Receipts, 12,oOo; strong. Bulk oi sales, s5. .s5@6.2o.
 sheep-Receipts about 16oo; steady. Ma five s3. 25m5. .75; yearlings, $6.16@7. 10; lambs, native, s525Gs.
 st. Louis, January 1s.-cattle-Receipts 200, including 50 Texans; steady. Beef steers, ss. .75@7.75; stockers and feeders ss. .e5@5. 20; cows and heifers, $SQ6.2o; Texas steers, s366. 40; COWS and heifers, s1. .750D4 25; calves in carloads. $5@s-75.
 Hogs-Receipts, s7OOo; to 10 cents high CT. Pigs and lights, s450@6.05; packers, s5.S506. 20; butchers and best heavy, so.Sq 6.3o / Kansas City, January 16-Cattle-Re- ceipts 300, including 100 southerns; steady. Nat,vs steers. $4.75@S.s s5; southern steers, t4 25@6; southern cows. $2.50@435: native