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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-19

The children are taught in the
! simplest and mos; effective manner
plain cooking plain sewing, nature
studies. the raising Of vegetables.
herbs and flowers leach school has
three acres of ground. the making
of baskets and other articles in
c,uded in fireside industries. for the
girls. with carpentry. wood carving
and the general use of tools and
drawing implements for the boys. AL
this in addition to the regular academ-
ic studies taught in the shortest and
most vital way.
BY plain cooking is meant the sim
PIE. wholesome preparation OF that
which is-or should be-fonnd in
every Georgia garden.
BY plain sewing is meant the max
ing of articles needed in the homes
of Georgia.
Rv fircside industries is meant the
making Of articles with marketable
value. as baskets hats. fans. hand
curved articles. home woven spreads
and rugs. or. indeed anything which
will he ., ofitable or will help To make
the rural home nor" attractive or
comfortable
In domestic science is taught. be-
sides the usual things. some pracii-
cal knowledge Of first aid 10 the
injured"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-19

Their history is interesting. partfcu-
iarly for the striking example ii af-
fords OF what may he the outcome of
an active and wholc-hcaTted coopera-
ton between the representative WON
en- who make up the clubs of the va
gio;is states and the educators and
educational experts Of their sections
President Eranson. of the Georgia
state normal school. had addressed TO
Mrs. Lindsay Johnson. then president
" the State Federation Of Vomans
Clubs. a Iet'c5 in which he asked II
that association would undertake 10
raise 81 900 for tho maintenance for
Eve months ri mode county school
which shoT'h furnish an object les
son 81 what a county school should
and might ~ Tho Federation Of
Wnmsn's Clubs. body Of 5000 rep
-..srn,1iiyc women. having been long
ed to efforts fpr rducaiiobsI b.t.
trgmcui. and. ~ Mi BTansOu knew
psI ;icular,y interested In the prostsB
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-19

TIL" British steamer CaVO BOui:o
cleared Yesterday for Tanipico. Men
leo. with cargo of 1881 TONS Of
coal valued at s9.H"S. furnished hy
the White Oak Coal Company.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-19

OF the ru;l r>hHol d: uHCc A.''I"'d
tlr ,u"-,si.ol and pledged Tie ''pA!
SITE AIu
Th,, school VAS to he a Eart ~ n"
ruunIN system. its location I" b" de
Gifted b. competition among ia"
county snl"riutrndents OF IN" state.
the school to be awarded To IN" hlrh
es, bidder and the federation rlrds'nT
its,.ll Ia supply the dinertnr" be
tween thi> highest bid and tn n"'''S-
salS 81 Gn0 All the money M"s /"
br placed IN the hands Of tn H""r
%la ird""aiion. and the Srb""I was
rs hr inaueuratrh by the f"d"iH'i"n
ana I"?Iain under its Cont'": Vi
B.Hns.,M. on his part. pledged {" wa
ier,nH" the technical direction CT IN"
SrrU,i
So much interest was aroused and
the lids nf The counties ran >" M%h.
that il was luund possihi" I" supple
ment the efforts of two cSnm 'ln!n'S.
instead of one with the SUN raised
10y III" federation. Hence. white
DanelSviilc. Madison COUNTY. With \
f!i 'I S.V', secured ne iiiNt - ''''''.
Waters district. Floyd connN. VAS
able. with $3.50. to srcur" second.
III. tragedy ct the situation iAN in
two splendid bids Of $500 t."n la:
tow county and $3.50 from NHhHn
county. the latter the most lm"HntAiu
Gus county in Georgia. To lhn." VII"
understand the meaning ut Ih"S"
is infinite pathos in the 'h"urht al
such sums rs these having been gath
cred for such Il cause and III VAIN
One Thousand dollars more would
have done noble service.
The two sections securing the
schools furnished CONTRASTING hUl OK
crllelt fields for the social "\p"ri-
mcni Daniclsviile the county seat
of Madison county. is a typical ri!!G%"
Of the best character. Its rrnrl" are.
many OF them. educated aud refined.
but III" county is essentially rural.
since only one edge OF IL is crossed by
Il railroad. Danielsville itself being
six miles distant from ii. About 500
people center at Danieisville. The best
OF them threw themselves heart and
soul into the effort not only to secure
the first model school. but I" Suaran-
tee it's pe.pe,uation. The president
OF the county beard of education. Il
wellknown lawyer. besides his other
Efforts. threw his home open TO the
teachers. who were thus assured the
comforts of daily life.
Walters district, Floyd county. is
crossing" of the Southern railroad.
inst out of the little city of Rome.
It's people are rougher than the coun-
Try folk. and the life led there by the
three young teachers was hard enough
to furnish missionary conditions.
Both schools thrived surprisingly.
The people. who looked upon it at
FIRST as a sort of vagary of their SUI
perintendent and the clubwomen,
soon became deeply interested in the
plan. The school at Danielsvilse.
opening with SO pupils, very soon had
1925. a great number Of child rem COM
ing in from the county TO hoard. At
Waters about 50 remained in at
tendance.
At both places kitchen and work
shop were added to the SchOolhouse.
which belonged to the county, and
about 500 was spent in permanent
improvements The success of the ex-
periment may be gathered from the
fact that the five-month schools, main
tanned as an experiment. were re-
placed by eight months sessions in
both counties the succeeding year
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-19
Nj arine Notes.

The BIiCi$h steamer Fo\tou Hal
stopped her" yesterday for bUnk"t
coal She i enron'" from New iorS
to Valparaiso with genera! cargo.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-19
240a JEFFERSON AVE

10 yor tank that you can no, get
a Nose Glass that will hold on? Why
then. We have he So,Easy. Vici, Its
n. Shur On. and other sty!es o.!
mornings that are sur" 20 d. you.
Eyes eHam.n"d and glasses guarsn-
teed to give satisfaction.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-19
Go To
Jennings
Rsstauran

IWentyfnth StrSet a0o "Ss"9so"
Avenue.
" YOU WANT THE eesT ovs-
TIERS IN THE CITY b. the doxen.
quar-, Or gallon. Finest she'll oysterst
sc dozen. Fried o Bters . spseiasey
at Aoc per dozen, either in the restss
ran. or put Up in boxes to send cvt-
Ny restaurant 10 svppsied st sn
times with the best o. everythioS IN
season and good service. . sm sise
furnishing the city trade with the
Gnest fresh, clean opened eystev5
with their pure juice. Zee o. WISER.
Fine select frying OYSTER, Soe psf
quart. Fine ste~sns Oysters, 2,e Per
quart. Try them and you eiII Be
pleased.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-19

The INiiri States collier HaHn!; III
cleared iesterdny ior IN" Pensacola
naval station with a cargo OF coal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-13

Clarence Gates 2; Bloomington, Ella
Winner 4; CassvIlle, Florence Judd
3; Castle Rock John Stafford 4; Cliff
ton. Mary Griswold 8; Ellenboro,
Olive E. Oberholzer 2; FennImore,
josephine Magee Glen Haven, Eliza
hem Maggie 4 Harrison. Elsie Travis
8; Bazel Green, Veronica Carey q;
Hickory Grove. Clara BOIL 6; James
town, Fl. R. Smith 4; Liberty, Henry
E. Smith s. Lima, Della Carpnter 4
Little Grant, Mary Farrell q; Marion,
Bessie NJ Tornowske 2; Millville,
Minnie J. Olmstead Il Mt. Hope,
Zamie Connell in village; Mt. Ida
Cora Smallberry 3; Muscoda, Anna
Dvorak 2; North Lancaster, Emma
Smallberry 70; Paris, Marie Holl 3;
Patch Grove, Sabina Stockert L;
Platteville, Addie Piquett Z; Potosi,
Amelia Plumer 4 Smelser, Edna q.
Livingston 4; South Lancaster,
Matilda Block, L; Waterloo, Althea
Williams 6; Watte1stowD. Bessie M.
Lee 1 Wlngvllle, OLAF Johnson D;
Woodman, Gertrude O'Brien /;
Wyalusing. A. l., BoIah 2
The number following the names in
the above are the districts in which
the township contests will be held.
The rules of the contests will be
explained carefully to each teacher by
the folders which they will receive
this week. The purpose of the con-
tests are more fully explained in the
letter which each will rec eve.
The final contest to be held in Ian
caster on May 7th. will doubtless at
tract great many people to the
county seat from all parts of the
county. A great deal of interest has
already been manifested in the affair
and there is very reason to believe it
will be a complete success.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-13
WEDDING AT MILLVILLE.
Orrin w. Bowen Married to Miss Sadie
Moore Last Week.

On Wednesday of last week, Decem
Der 80, at eleven o'clock at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bowen, in the
town of MillvilIe, their son Orrin
W. Bowen, was united in marriage to
Miss Sadie Moore. Rev. David Dietz
man of Richland Center, prformed the
ceremony and the wedding march was
played by Miss Ethel Smith. Mrs.
ellison Tyler, sister of the bride, was
bridesmaid and Harlow Bowen brother
of the groom, best mani. About 60
guests were present to witness the
ceremony and extend congratulations
to the bride and groom who are both
we'll known and popular young people
in that community The wedding
presents were numerous. The newyl
married couple will for the present
occupy the George Moore farm in the
vicinity of Bridgeport.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-13
WHO IS BEST SPELLER
IN GRANT COUNTY :?
Unique Contest in Spelling,
Adding and Writing.
County Supt. Brockert is Working Out
a Plan to Improve Pupils
in These Branches.

Superintendent j. G. Brockert last
week arranged the final details of the
big spelling. writing and adding
contest in which every pupil in the
rural and country schools of Grant
County will have chance to COM
pete.
His plan was outlined in previous
issue of the Herald but the dates and
many of the minor details could not
be given at that time. This week
the superintendent is busy mailing
the plan and details of the contest to
all the rural school teachers of the
county.
In the printed folder sent to each
teacher the plan of the contests is
given by Superintendent Brockert
as follows:
Teachers. hold District contests
Friday April 10th, in which they
may follow any plan in conducting
the contest which may seem in their
judgment best.
The teacher of each school selects
the two best spoilers, the two best
adders, and one whom he considers
the best writer in his school. The
two best spoilers may be the best ad-
ders. The best penman may be one
of the best spoilers or adders. The
class will consist of not more than
five and not fewer than two
The winners in the district con-
test meet the winners of the adjolr-
ing district in a township contest
Here, as before, the two best spoilers,
the two best adders and the best
writer are selected who are to COM
pete for honors and prizes to be given
the champions of the Grant county
spelling. adding and writing contest
to be held at Lancaster, May z, 1909.
THE teacher whose name is de-
signated Chairman, is to act as chair
man of the meeting of the township
contset. The chairman together with
other teachers of the township form
board of examiners to select the
winners. The district marked J is
selected as the place in which the
township contest is to be held unless
the chairman or teachers of the town
ship see fit to select another place.
In this case the chairman shall send
due notice of the change to all teach
ers in his township"
The township chairman have been
designated as follows: Beetown,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-13

were compiled by Robert D. Allen,
editor of the Pacific Lumber Trade
Journal
''This cut is the most remarkable
in the history of the business, said
Mr.. Allen. The record was &C
curately kept by the Mill Company
conducting the logging operations
and the record acre Of the ten yielded
just $50, 04S feet, as compared with
normal average of $4,000 feet to the
acre. On this particular acre
single fir tree scaled % 145 feet or less
than 5000 feet under the average vi Id
of an entire acre of ground. Tse
average yield per acre of this entire
ten acres is greater than any acre l
have ever heard of and is far larger
than any recorded acre. On this one
acre the average is so extraordinary
as to seem almost a natural impos-
sibility. "
The second largest fir tree on this
particular acre scaled IS, 200 feet, a
third II. 900 feet and a fourth 16, 895
feet. Four other trees totaled 4S. 1913
feet or an average of more than u, 600
feet to the tree, while the others
ranged down to the smallest, which
yielded nearly 4, 900 feet.
The seventy four fir trees on this
acre yielded total of 56S, 5lS feet of
lumber. or an average of Z, 6S3 feet to
the tree. In addition to the frs there
were eleven hemlock trees which
totaled IL, IA feet, or an average of
lob feet each, five cedar trees
totaled 5, $50 and averaged LOTT feet.
The largest hemlock scaled 3,032 feet
and the largest cedar 2, $50 feet. The
average for the entire acre was 800
feet to the tree.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-13
TO CELEBRATE THE
LINCOLN centenary
Day VIII be Observed Through
out the Nation.
On February REORGANIZATION to
Preserve the Birthplace Farm of
our Martyred President.

A splendid work that is now being
brought to completion is that of the
Lincoln Farm Association, for the
preservation of the place where the
martyred ex- President Abraham Lin
coin was born This is a plan to-
fittingly celebrate the centennial Of
Lincoln's birth, which will occur
on Feb. 10 of this year.
There is an organization in every
state and the purpose is to provide
fund of $3.50, 600 of which more than
800, 900 has already been raised. Tt
is intended to raise the balance i'm
popular subscriptions of % cents and
upward and it is expected that the
citizens of Lancaster Will wish to-
contribute something.
David Schreiner, Of this city, was
appointed by Gov. Davidson as the
Lancaster member of the Wisconsin
Lincoln Centenary committee, and
Mayor Bennett has issued the follow
ing announcement
I'm order to make proper prepare tiom
for the observance of the Lincoln Cen
tenary. 1 hereby call meeting OF
citizens of Lancaster for Friday even
ing, Jan 10. at 7:3O p. m. in r st
Room of the city hall, for the purpose
of comforting and selecting committees
to act with committees appointed by
the q. A R. Post, w. r. G. and
Mckinley Circle. I DO urgently re-
quest, that all ministers of the gospel,
school teachers, members of civic and
literary societies and citizens general
ly turn out and help to make this
centenary celebration a success.
The Lincoln Farm Association
an organization of public spirited
citizens, the president of which is ex-
Gov. Joseph w Folk, of Missouri,
has rescued the Lincoln birthplace
farm from the hands of spectators
who WOULD have exploited the property
for private gain. Tt has taken the
logs of the birthplace cabin from q
cellar where they were neld for
ransom, and placed them safely in
storage to be again erected upon the
farm as soon as protective building
shall have been provided it has put
men at work clearing the fields where
lincoln toiled as boy. and getting
them again under cultivation that
they may be preserved as they were
then; and finally. it has begun the
construction of a simpl yet beautifuN
granite memorial building, SO design
ed as to provide for Q permanent
protection and preservation of the old
cabin. On February - President
Roosevelt is to dedicate this memorial
This work has not been subsidized
by great private for unes. As Lin
coin was raised up from the people
to perform his mighty work, the
men forming the association felt that
this memorial to him should be the
work of the people. They invited
subscriptions in small amounts from
% cents upward, giving each en-
tributor a certificate of honorary
membership in the association and
enrolling the name and address in
the permanent record, to be kept for
ever in place Of honor at the farm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-13
RELIEF FUND FOR
EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
Mayor Bennett Will Receive and For
ward Local Contributions.

Mayor Bennett Will Receive ana r or
ward Local Contributions.
Mayor Bennett has received from
the Milwaukee Italian Relief Com
mittee, letter requesting him to
solicit contributions from the citi-
zens of Lancaster and vicinity for
the benefit of the sufferers IN the
terrible earthquake which recently
wrought such havoc in Italy. The
circular says:
The results Of the earthquake dis
aster are simply beyond description
and the distress and needs of those so
terribly afflicted is not possible OF es-
innate.
The awful condition appeals TO the
charity Of the whole civilized world.
We fear that too many of our clt1-
ZenS are of the opinion that the funds
already raised will be sufficient TO al
laviate the sufferings of the survivors
of the earthquake and that further
activity is unnecessary, but the daily
reports negative that conclusion.
This committee has raised about
S15,OOO.OO and our efforts will not
cease until we have exhausted the
field.
Hon. Fred Vogel. Jr., president of
the First National bank, is treasurer
of our fund and makes remittance d.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-13
MASONIC INSTALLATION.
New Officers of Lancaster Lodge No.
2OF. & A. M. Duly Installed.

Lancaster Lodge No. 20. E. q A.
NJ, had private installation of Of
ficers last Friday evening followed
with an oyster supper at which covers
were laid for 40. The installation
ceremonies were conducted by Past
master j. G.. Clark, who is now in
his S4th year and who has been a
master mason for 'years. R. b.
Showalter offciated as grand MAJ
shall. The officers installed for the
ensuing year were:
w. MI. W. Halferty.
S. W.-Harry Carthew.
J. W.-Harry Gingrich.
Treas. R. Meyer Jr.
Secy.-Albert Wiedenbeck.
S. Deco. L. Rockwell.
J. D.-Ralph Irwin.
Chaplain-Rev. NJ. Argus by
Proxy
Stewards-L D. Eastman and
Tyler-A L. Budworth.
Following the installation short
talks were made by several Of the
brethren.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-13
The ChiIdren's Party.

The annual party given by the
Wolnans Club to the children of Lam
caster was held at the rink Friday
evening. Jan 9Th. This event seems
to be looked forward to with greater
interest each year by the children and
the one this year was a pronounced
success Such rows. ranks, and
punches of pretty children as were
scent Girls in dresses of many hues,
boys-ius any amount of them, from
all sides of town, and every body in
high good humor The perfect order
that was kept during the drills and
the good natured fun after the program
was over, are to be highly commend
ed in fact, the behavior was all that
those in authority couli ask or ex-
pect. The aim of the Woman's Club
in giving these parties, is to allow
the children an evening of enjoyment
without having any special tasks; a ~
pieces to speak or rehearsals to en-
dure. The marches were all of the
Follow your leader variety, and
the drills and songs some which had
been given at school, but which were
new to large proportion of the COM
pany. Home made candy and pop
corn were for sale and Mr.. Lathrop's
ice cream cones were we'll patronized.
Ernest Naumann made a picturesque
young Capt Kidd" and sold articles
from his treasure chest which created
much merriment.
The program was as follows:
1. Grand March led by Donald
Dyer and Emma Knoble.
2. March Of the little crows
in costume.
8. Song by Miss Oswald's room
North side primary.
4. Doll Carriage Parade, led by
Mary James and Marguerite Eber
hardt. This was the event of the
evening, as it always is. Such dainty
little msidens, such exquisitely
dressed dolls, and such ornamental
doll carriages Even the tiniest
tots marched with the lest, SOME
times between two older ones, some
times wandering at their own sweet
will on the outskirts of the parade.
but always happy and serene. The
little leaders marshalled their hosts
with dignity and precision, and no
mistakes were made.
5. Song by Miss Warren's room.
6. Japanese drill, by 16 girls of
Mrs. Horizons department. This
was pretty and tuneful drill.
Z. Gymnasium Glass, or classes
combined for the evening. Of
course only a small part of the
gymnasium work could be given,
on account of not having any of the
paraphernalia which is used by Mr..
Schade's classes. The Indian club
drill, AMI gymnastic exercises,
however, were we'll executed aud in
terested all.
The children were then turned
loose and allowed an hours play,
which ended at 10. All seemed to be
we'll pleased with the evenings en-
tertainment.
On account of the lowered price,
the Woman's Club will not make
quite SO much as it has formerly, but
they are not disposed to complain.
and expect TO give a Children's Party
every year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-13
Very respectful ly YOURS.
A. W. Rlcn, chairman.
S. w. Talmadge, secretary.
Fred VOgel, Jr., treasurer.
ROYAL ARCH MASONS.
Grant Chapter No. u Installed Officers
Last Monday Evening.

The following newly elected officers
of Grand Chapter No. 81, R. A. M
were installed last Monday evening
E. FL. P.-Albert J. Wiedenbeck.
K.-Geo. S. Rockwell.
S.-R. B. Sh1walter.
Treasurer. Meyer.
Secretary-F. Rafferty,.
G. of He. G. Critchlow.
P. S. R. A. Watkins.
r. A. CT. d. Eastman.
M. of Sd ". H. E. Schrelner.
NJ. of I'd WI. Carthew.
M. of st VII. Belscamper.
Stl -Earry Gingric.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-13

rect to the Red Cross society of
America and if it shall be your desire
you may remit to him and be will for
ward your remittance in like manner.
Governor Davidson has by proclama-
tiOn called upon the people of the
state to aid in the " TX and we feel
that much better results can be OBJ
tanned by concert of action.
Will you kindly advise US of your
conduct in the premises and give US a
forecast # what you expect to accom-
plish in your city.
+, Wisconsin should raise at least S100-
O000O.
Very respectful ly yours,
A. W. Rich, chairman.
S. w. Talmadge, secretary.
Fred Vogel, Jr., treasurer.
Mayor Bennett requests the Her
aid to state that any contributions
left with him will be receipted for
and promptly forwarded to the
proper officials.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-13

Four Thousand Dollars to loan on
good real estate. A. q. BON HAM.
Route 9. Ian caster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-13
Residence For Sale.

Good S-room house and half acre
of ground adjoining city cistern, city
water, good barn, chicken house, etc.
Inquire of Fred a Cox or John
Jordan, Lancaster soft. c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-13
SOME IMMENSE TREES.
Remarkable Cut of Lumber in the Puget
Sound Country.

From the Seattle Post-I1telligencer
Records for the amount of lumber
sawed from one tree, from one acre
and from ten acres have been shatter,
ed recently by the cut made from a
ten acre tract of land on the north
shores of Puget Sound. The log scale
shows that ). 100, 766 feet was obtain
ell from 561 trees in ten acre tract,
or an average of 51O.O76 feet to the
acre.
The figures of this remarkable cut
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-01-13

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