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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-19
PATRIOTIC CONTEST
AN INTERESTING EVENT
Prizes Were Won by Donna
Smith and Evans Barnett
All the Contestants Did Well and Dis
played Unusual Ability for
Grade Pupils.

The prizes in the patriotic declama.
tory contest Friday night under the
auspices of the Ladies of the q. A.
r. were awarded to Donna Smith, Of
the ninth grade, of the city schools
and Evans Barnett, of the eight grade
of st. Clements parochial school.
The decisions of the judges for first
place in each case were unanimous
Despite the disagreeable weather
quite a fair sized audience was
present, and all seemed to thoroughly
enjoy the event.
The regular program of declama-
tions was interspersed by several
musical selections by the North school
band under the direction of Prin.
Livingston. This was the first public
appearance of the band and it certain.
ly made very favorable impression.
The boys have been practicing but a
comparatively short time and most
of them have learned the rudiments
of music during the past winter
months. They as we'll as Prin. Liv-
iugston deserve great credit for the
excellent showing made.
Each contestant did we'll and it
would indeed be hard for the grades
to pick ADLER representatives than
those who took part Friday night.
The selections which were of course
of a patriotic nature were we'll chosen.
Before the announcement of the
judges decisions Miss Sylvia Wheeler
appeared on behalf of the Mckinley
circle, Ladies of the @. A. h, and
presented the ninth grade room with
a nicely framed and beautifully IL
Illuminated History of Our Flag"
Prin. Livingston accepted the gift for
the grade.
The judges were Rev. Hannaford
and Mrs. l. j. Carter, of this city,
and Henry E. Smith, of Sitter, Mrs.
]. Carmody, of North Lancaster, was
selected as judge but on account of
the storm was unable to get here and
Rev. Hannaford was chosen to act
in her place.
The final decision seemed to give
general satisfaction although it was
by no means easy to say which speaker
did the best. All displayed talen
seldom found in grade pupils.
The program follows:
Music.
1. John Burns at Gettysburg, Clement
Nathan, 9th grade.
II. Freedom Must Triumph, Evans Bar
nett, Parochial school,
III Soldiers Psalm of Woman, Minnie
LivenS, 8th graie. north.
w. Barbara Frietchie, Vera Eastman, 9Th
grade, north.
V. The Soldiers Reprieve, Donna Smith,
9th grade.
Music.
VI. The Meaning of our Flag, Myrtle
Burgess, 8th grade. south
VII. Supposed Speech of John Adams,
Martha Jordan Sth grade. south.
VIII. An Appeal to Arms, Eima Knox,
TX. Independence Bell, Katherine Schus-
ter. Parochial school.
X. Song of Marion's Men, Genevieve
Meysemburg, Parochial school.
Music.
XI. The National Flag. Margretta Nehls.
9Th grade, south.
XII. Sergeant Prentice on the Death of
La Fayette, Bessie Bechnke, Sth grade. north.
Presentation of picture to 9th grade.
Decision of Judges announced by Co.
Supt. Brockert.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-19
EASTERN HARDWOODS In WEST.
Interesting Tree Growing Experiment b.,
United States Forest Service

The Pacific Coast will soon be Ene
scene of an interesting tree growing
experiment. The United States Forest
Service is planning to introduce 81
number of the more important EASTERN
hardwoods into California, and WEE
this year experiment with chestnut,
hickory, Eastwood, red oak, and
yellow poplar or tulip trees. Small
patches of these trees will be planted
near the forest rangers cabins On the
National Forests, and if these do we'll
larger plantations on commercial
scele will soon be established 9B
wider areas.
There are over 125 different species
of trees in California, number of
which produce some of the most
valuable varieties of lumber in the
country. Although considerably over.
one-half of the species are hardwood
or broad.leaved trees, yet, with the
exception of the exotic eucalyptus
there is not single species of hard
wood here ranking in commercial
Importance with the leading eastern
hardwoods, Climatic conditions in
many parts of California are I'M
doubtedly favorable for the growth of
a number of the valuable hardwoodF,
and the absence of these trees is due
mostly to unfavorable factors of seed
distribution.
If the experiments are successful.
a valuable asset will have been ADDED
to the forest resources of this state,
which should prove of special benefit
to the local furniture and vehicle IN
dustries. Chestnut and red oak are
highly esteemed for furniture, while
with hickory, Eastwood, and Gu
calyptus at it's command, California
should lead all other states in the
vehicle industry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-19
MEMORIAL DAY.
Committees Appointed to Make Pre-
parations for its Observance
in Lancaster.

in Lancaster.
A public meeting was held at the
q. A. r. hall last Sunday, May Is,
to consider arrangements for the
proper observance of Memorial Day
in this city.
Mayor J. T. Bennett was elected
chairman of the meeting and David
Schreiner secretary.
As a result of the deliberations of
the meeting the following committees
were appointed:
Program .-Jno. @. Clark, David
Schreiner, Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs.
Hannum.
On Music-Rev. W. II. Hannaford,
Virgil Showalter and Ed Morse.
On Decorations-Wo man's Relief
Corps.
To provide evergreens for wreaths
etc. Thomas lockwood with power
to select his help.
Placing flags on graves-Reuben
Ward and to select mis- help.
On hall and seating-Peter Henkel.
The mayor was authorized to ap-
point such further committees as may
be necessary. David Schreiner, Sec.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-19
JOSEPH NC COYS BARN
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
Five Valuable Horses Were
Burned Up With 1t
Included in the Lot was the Fast
Pacing Mare, Elizabeth-Sman
Insurance.

The most destructive fire that
has taken place in this city in
years was that last Friday night
which burned the barn belonging to
Joe Mccoy and five fine horses which
it was impossible to get out of
the structure.
The building was struck by lightn-
ing some time between ten and eleven
o'clock and it is very probable that
the flames wrought their havoc for
some time in the interior before being
seen. When it was discovered
by neighbors the alarm was in
stantly sent in and both fire COM
panies reached the spot as soon as
possible. By this time however it
was impossible to save the contents of
the building or the horses and all that
could be done was to keep the blaze
from spreading to the residences of
Mr.. Mccoy and G. B. Wheeler, both
in proximity 70 the barr.
The hay, feed etc., were total
loss but the vehicles which were in
the buggy shed adjoining were not
burned.
When the doors were opened, the
positions of the dead horses ap-
parently indicated that they had
dashed frsntically about in their
efforts to escape and this seems to
refute the theory advanced by many
that they were instantly killed by the
shock.
The horses were all valued very
highly by Mr.. Mccoy, his greatest
loss being of course Elizabeth, the
pacing mare. He would not have
taken $1,000 for this beautiful little
animal. During three seasons she
has paced in SO races and never once
been behind the money" She has
never finished in as poor position as
fourth and her prospects for this sea
son were better than ever. She was
in the best of condition and MIR. Nc
Coy expected her to eclipse her record
of 2:171S made last season in a
winning race at Spring Green. Her
value is too we'll known to horseman
of this section to need further COM
ment. We might add that her earn
ing capacity was estimated as be-
ing as much as an IS, 600 farm inv est
ment.
The four other horses were valued
at between 500 and $500. They were /:
Joker, the spotted family horse /;
Allerton, also a reliable old family
horse raised by Mr.. Mccoy; Mig, -
a black trotter purchased from Gordan
Smith. Ut was intended to track
Mig this season and he babe fair
to be WINERY and bay draft horse
purchased few days ago from Clyde
Richardson.
There was but 5000 insurance on
the horses and $3.50 on the barn.
Nothing of any value was saved, five
harnesses being burned besides several
blankets, the hay and feed
Lancaster citizens sympathiZe
sincerely with MIR. Mccoy in this
great misfortune, which was I'M
avoidable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-19
Seventh Noon Day Recital.

The following interesting program
was presented Friday by the depart
ments of public speaking and music
of the University of Wisconsin.
1t will be noted that Miss Josep-
hine Hudson, formerly of Lancaster,
rendered two piano selections.
Serena0e. RacnmanlnOH
Miss Winifred Coon.
Cutting from the mill on the
Floss george El1Ot
Miss Fleurette Hartwig.
The Chase. ...........R heinberger
Miss Barbara Kllnefelter.
My Ships. ................ Wilcox
Miss Lucy Fox,
AraDesque .DeDuSsy
Etude in F. Major. Arensky
Miss Josephine D. Hudson.
A Mornings Mail. Cooke
Mr.. Leo Tiefenthaler.
Impromptu, OPP. 49,. ..... Chopin
Miss Jennie Taylor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-19
The Americas Cup.

1t was at the grand finale Of the I'm
dustry of All Nations" held at London
in 1851, that the America won the
famous cup. At the time of her vic
tory the America was owned by Com
modore Stevens, in partnership with a
few other gentlemen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-19
MANS Rounh Path.

Times are not always hard. but a
man always needs money, for he is
compelled to buy his salvation of a
preacher, his health of doctor and
his lights of Iawyer.-Atlanta Con-
stitution.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-19
Proof.

Biggs-Attorney Coke is one of the
very best men at the bar. He's thor
oughly honest and conscientious. Take
your damage suit to him. Wiggs-I
did, and he said he wouldn't touch it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-19
some Consolation.

Its a mighty good thing some
times" remarked the observer or
events and things, that the mirror
cannot make any verbal reflections"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-05-19
Emmanuel Church.
Rev. Mxron G. Argus. Rector.

Thursday, May Goth, Ascension Day.
Holy Communion. 80
Morning Prayer ..... ---.....-.--..........1 1000
Evening Prayer 1880
May 23rd Sunday after Ascension Day.
Holy Communion. ..-................ 7:3O
Holy Communion Litany and Sermon 1880
Evening PRAYER ........................ ... 400
Sunday School ......-. ....... ~. $50
Evening Prayer on Friday at............ 1880
The Woman's Auxiliary will meet
with Mrs. Wright on Thursday even
ing at eight o'clock.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
GENEROSITY OF THE GOURMET
Frenchman Partial to Properly Cooked
Chop, But He Did Not Alto
gether Forget His Wife.

A Frenchman hesitates to pay two
dollars for a pair Of ready-made
trousers, but 1t is his delight to spend
flyer on meal.
The speaker, waiter, smiled.
my brother, Gustav of Dax," he
said, lis q renowned gourmet, They
talk all over OAK Of Gustav's way Of
grilling lamb outlet. Is 1t a good
way, but expensive? Oh, la, la!"
La, la?" The guest frowned. What
do you mean by Ia, lar" he inquired
1T just means gosh lingo my
goodness, anything like that" said
the waiter, impatiently. about my
brother Gustav. He always grills his
own chops. He won't trust the work
to any one else. He does 1t like this:
He lays three chops, one on top Of the
other, on the grill. Seated before the
fire, he turns the chops over and over
till the two outer ones are done to a
very dry brown. The middle one only
is the one he eats. All, but 1t must be
delicious. It has received, you see,
all the rich. delicate juices Of the 9th
er two"
The guest sneered. "And does he
throw the other two away?o he
asked.
"Oh, no." the waiter answered. "He
gives them to his wife. Buffalo Elk.
press.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
AS STRAIGHT MEN SEE HIM.
The Dead-Beat Is Probably the Most
Despised Creature That Walks
the Earth.

No man is wholly free from ain, but
80 many lesser evils are tolerated that
a man should hesitate long before be-
coming a dead-beat. Criminals are de-
spised and abhorred, put to the dead
beat all that Is coming, as we'll as the
contempt Of his fellow men. There Is
something at once 80 mean and 30 lit
tie in taking advantage Of the conf
dence which comes with friendship
that the hand Of every man Is turned
against dead-beat as soon as his
reputation ia well established. The
dead-beat may fondly imagine he Is
living easy and making money with.
cut work, and, Of course, he takes no
account OF the confidence he violates
and the hardships he infiicts on 9TH
erS. But. that aside; he really has a
harder time than the man who is
honest and fair. He is compelled to
move a good deal, and peace OF mind
he knows not. Like other types of
crooks, he doesn't prosper, and his
finish is more unpleasant than the be-
ginning.-Atchison Globe.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
KANSAS STATE NEWS
Nah ii His Lungs Six Years.

Nall In His Lungs Six Years.
\ Living for six years with a single
nail In his right lung, during which
time his case baffled all the doctors
who were called to treat him, is the
experience Of Ray Webb. aged 10
years, son Of Mr.. s. #. Webb Of Wich-
ita. Several physicians have said
they could do nothing for the lad be.
cause they did not know what allied
aim, and others have diagnosed the
case as consumption. Monday an
x-Ray photograph was made In the
nopes that the trouble might be locat.
ed, and the picture developed a dark
object about one inch long In the low
or part Of the lung. A little more
than six years ago the boy, In jumping
to reach an object above his head,
swallowed single nail he had In his
mouth. He choked and coughed bad
ly, but soon got over 1t, and the faith
or believed the nail had found It's
way to the stomach. Several months
later the boy began to have coughing
spells and 1t was believed he had de-
veloped consumption. An operation
will be performed and the nail re-
moved.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
Amos. Any Mother.

The mother Of a large family fell
I'll and died and the attending ply.
stefan reported that she died Of star
walton. 1t was incredible, but he
proved It: The woman had to get the
dinner and then spend the next two
hours in waiting on the family and
getting the children to the table. 1t
was never on record that she got all
Of them there at the same time and
they came struggling in all the way
from potatoes to pie.-- BY the time
she had wiped the last face, her own
hunger had left her and she had no
desire to eat. Chickens, the doctor
said, come running at feed time, but
children don't. A hen has better
chance to eat than mother.--Atchi.
son Globe.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
CHILD HAD SIXTY BOILS.
And Suffered Annually with a Red
6cald-Like Humor on Her Head.
Troubles Cured by cutlcura.

when my little Vivian was about
six months old her head broke out in
boils. She had about sixty In all and
! used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment which cured her entirely.
Some time later humor broke out be.
hind her ears and spread up on to
her head until It was nearly half GOV.
cred. The humor locked like scald,
very red with a sticky, clear fluid com.
ing from 1t. This occurred every
spring. always used Cuticura Soap
and Ointment which never failed to
heal 1t up. The last time It broke
out 1t became SO bad that was dis.
couraged. But I continued the use of
Cuticura Soap. Ointment and Resol.
vent until she was well and has never
been troubled in the last two years.
Mrs. M. A. Schwerin, 674 Spring Wells
Ave-, Detroit, Mich, Feb. "a, 1908"
Potter Ding 1 chsn. Corp. Sole Props, Boston,
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered. this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau.
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has SUFFICIENT
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you win be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance Of your work.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neces.
sary to use SO much starch that the
beauty and fneness Of the fabric is
hidden behind paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance. but also affects the wear
ing quality Of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as 1t can be applied
much more thinly because of its great
or strength than other makes.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
Kansas Capital to Honduras.

Floyd e. Doubleday, jr, and Max
+. Wilhelm, two resident students
Of the law school of the University
Of Kansas at Lawrence have organ
lied stock company to finance the
operation Of lumber lands owned by
them on the north coast Of Honduras.
They will leave for Honduras to begin
operations as soon as sufficient sub
scriptions are secured. The board Of
directors includes Mayor S. d. Bishop
Of Lawrence, Fred l.. Morris, H. W.
Chalkley, who will go with them as
chief engineer, and the two operators
themselves.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
onIy cure for consumptIon.

only Cure Tor Consumption.
With the present rapid growth of
the anti-tuberculosis movement the
number Of so-called cures" for con-
sumption is being increased almost
daily. Hundreds Of quack doctors
professors" and institutes" are ad-
vertising that they can cure consump-
ton for small amounts. with the re-
suit that thousands of dupes are year
ly cheated out of their lives as well
as their money. Besides these, cures"
and medicines Of all sorts. numbering
now several hundred, are sold for the
deception of the public.
The National Association for the
Study and Prevention of tuberculosis
brands all these institutes, doctors,
professors and cures as frauds and de-
ceptions. The only cure for consump-
ton is fresh air, rest and wholesome
food,
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
Strictly After Mature

A public building was in course of
erection in one of the western towns
Of Scotland, in front Of which bust
of The Bruce was being carved. A
well-known bailie halted opposite the
sculptor one day and called out:
Il say, sculptor, dye no think ye
haze that beard inclining a wee thing
to the left?"
Man, bailie." said the sculptor,
dye no see the wins blawin' up
street the o?"-Tid-Bits.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12

Starch, like everything else, is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market rs years
ago are very different and inferior to
those Of the present day. In the lat
est discovery-Defance Starch-all
injurious chemicals are omitted, while
the addition Of another Ingredient, in
vented by US, gives to the Starch q
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
ON FOOD
The Right Foundation Of Health.

Proper food is the foundation of
health. People can eat improper food
fer q time until there is a sudden col.
lacse of the digestive organs, then all
kinds Of trouble follows.
The proper way out of the difficulty
is to shift to the pure, ,ientific food,
Grape-N Nuts, for it rebuilds from the
foundation up. A New Hampshire
woman says:
Last summer was suddenly taken
with Indigestion and severe stomach
trouble and could not eat food with.
out great pain, my stomach was SO
sore could hardly move about. This
kept up until was so miserable life
vas not worth living.
"Then friend finally, after much
argument, induced me to quit my for
mer diet and try Grape-Nuts.
Although had but little faith l
commenced to use 1t, and great was
my surprise to find that / could eat
1t without the usual pain and distress
In my stomach.
80 / kept on using Graps.Nuts and
soon a marked Improvement was
shown, for my stomach was perform.
Ing Its regular work In a normal way
without pain or distress.
Very soon the yellow coating disap-
peared from my tongue, the dull,
heavy feeling In my head disappeared,
and my mind felt light and clear; the
languid, tired feeling left, and alto
gether felt as II i had been rebuilt.
Strength and weight came back rapid
ly and I went back 10 mr. work with
renewed ambition.
To-day / am new woman In mind
as well as body, and owe It all to
this natural food, GrapeNuts."
There's q Reason"
Look IN pkgs. for the famous little
bo0k. 1.-THE Road to Wellville.n
/. mveF rene the nhsve letter. a new
S1e aeDeara fFom sinne e time. They
Hse eeAminss ssnes asa fali ef hnnHAa
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
The Worm Turned.

The clerk in the shoe store was
tired. The day was insufferably hot.
The customer who was trying to catch
a train was clamorous. Goaded to
desperation the hard-driven clerk ex-
postulated.
mo, we don't have salesman for
each customer, This amt no Chinese
Sunday school,"
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
VIM Show the Bakers.

Henry Holman, a University Of
Kansas student who has been work
ing for some time on the problem Of
salt rising bread. will read a paper
before the National Association Of
Master Bakers, which meets in Min
neapolis, Mimi, August 20. Repre-
sentatiyes Of all the large bakeries Of
the United States and Canada will be
present at this meeting.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
EnloIned = County Board.

The county commissioners Of Saline
county at the present session made .
tax levy Of "a Of mill as provided
: by the Barnes high school law. There
Is strong sentiment In the rural dis
tricts Of this county against this law
and suit was brought In the dis
trict court to enjoin the board and
other county officers from making the
levy and collecting tax. A temporary
injunction was granted in the probate
court.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
Couldn't Blame the Boy.

Young man." said the stern parent,
when was your age had to work
for living"
Wen, sir" answered the frivolous
ly inclined youth, "Im not to blame
for that. l have always disapproved
of my grandfather's attitude in the
matter"
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
lower Taxes IN pouaIaa.

Residents Of Douglas county will
pay lower taxes the coming year than
they have for the past IL months.
The county commissioners have COM
pleted the levy for the county, which
totals, including city, county, state
and school funds, 14055 mills. Last
year the levy was 14.40 mills.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
College Wheat as Bushels Per Acre.

College Wheat IS Bushels Per Acre.
Reports from various parts of the
state on the wheat yields OF the fields
seeded with college wheat. show some
interesting figures. F. G. Burtis, a
graduate Of X. 8. A. c., who lives
near FredOnia, Wilson county, recent
ly threshed' the crop from 81 acres.
which yielded 945 bushels, or As BUSH
els per acre, which is claimed as a
record for that county. The wheat
was Of the Faltz variety furnished by
the agronomy department Of X. s. A.
q
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
Evening Things Up.

There is much rivalry between
Judges Rosalsky and O'Sullivan of the
general sessions In New York and last
week 1t looked as II O'Sullivan had
the laugh on his rival for all time. He
had man before him whose name
was Rosalsky, but who swore that he
was an Irishman. But Friday things
were evened up when man named
Flynn was brought before Judge Ro-
salsky and swore that he was a Jew.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
Kansas Utilities Association to Meet.

w. A. Scothorn of Hutchinson,
president, and James D. Nicholson of
Newton, secretary of the State Asso-
citation of Public Utilities, were in
Wichita recently making arrange
ments for the annual meeting of the
association, to be held there Septem-
Der % and "a. Two hundred repre-
sentatives from publicly and private
ly owned utilities are expected to at.
tend.
The Globe-republican., 1909-08-12
A Saline County Ploneer Dead.

Benjamin Robinson, II years old,
who came to Salina in '5S from Maine
for the benefit Of his health and spent
two years hunting buffalo is dead at
the home Of his daughter, Mrs. G. H.
Harne in Salina, after three years
Illness. Mr.. Robinson was the first
man ia plant and raise a crop of
wheat in Saline county, which was
not matured when he enlisted in the
Civil war; He gave the crop to
friend.