Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-08
THE WEEKS DO|NGS
AT BLOOMINGTON
J. NJ. Donnelly IS Now Serving
Upon the Grand Jury.
Thomas Myers, a Well Known Citizen,
Buried Last Sunday Other
Items of Interest.
Special Correspondence to the Herald.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Thomas Myers, for some years a
well-known resident of this place.
died Friday after a painful illness.
Mr.. Myers was born in the town of
Cassville, Wis !, Dec IL, 1853. He
married Miss Hattie Taylor, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Taylor, now
residents of Lancaster, "a years ago,
and later they removed to MeseI vey.
Iowa, where Mr.. Myers bought farm
which is a part of his estate. This
union was blessed with three children,
Essa, Lewis and Charlie. Mrs. Myers
died ten years ago. after which Mr..
Myers and family came to this place,
where he purchased site and built
his present pleasant home. His
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Myers,
are respected residents of this place.
His brothers, George and Nelson of
Meservey, Iowa, John of Lancaster,
and Mryon and Edward of Glen
Haven, were present at the funeral.
Another brother, Alex. resides in
Oklahoma. AZ a citizen Mr.. Myers
was held in high esteem by bis towns
men. He took lively interest in
local affairs and was for several years
a member of the village board. The
funeral services were held in the
Baptist church Sunday. and Rev.
Schoenfeld Of Dodgeville preached
the sermon. Interment was made
in the Dodge cemetery, beside his
faithful wife. May he rest in peace.
A number from this place attended
the funeral of Charles Stephens, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ritner Stephens. of
Huron. g. D., at Dodge church .last
Wednesday. 81 f1{f -
Lewis Taylor was. over from Lam
caster last week to see, bis son-in-laW
Thcs Myers, whose extended illness
resulted IA death Friday. =
Samuel Kitto's solder pot blew up
in the workshop last Tuesday morn
ing, but no particular damage was
done. .<s- 81
DIR. Kennedy attended a veterinary
meeting in Chicago last week, and
during his absence Reub. French
looked after his business. ~
Frank Newman and wife departed
for Montana last week, where Mr..
Newman has nursery business
Lester and Everett Pritchett fur
nIshed muic for the dance at Beetown
Friday evening. Several others from
here were in attendance.
Cecil Garner was over from Nc
Gregor, Iowa, Saturday.
d. Nj. Pulsifer of Lancaster and
DIR. Blanchard of Mifflin have been
doing some work for the Beaver S
Reserve Fund Fraternity in this
vicinity
Our stores are gradually assuming
holiday proportions. The merchants
have bought heavily of the best on
the market, and they expect a large
holiday trade.
Philip Brother returned to Neills
Vile Thursday. Mrs. Brother re-
mains in poor health.
Rev. Catchpole. of the Baptist
Home Finding Society, was here Sat
urday.
Miss Bess BARLEY had recital by
her music pupils Saturday. The pro-
gram was very nice. 81
Gus. BoIdt and wife of WyalusIng
were here Saturday and Sunday.
Revival meetings continue at the
Baptist church with increasing in
terest
John Lawless of Prairie du Chen
called on friends here the past few
days.
Rev. Father Daily of Milwaukee de-
Iivered lecture ON THE Homeless
Boy" at the city hall Monday even
ing. A large crowd attended, and
all report an excellent lecture. This
entertainment was a regular number
of the lecture course.
Amos Brown bought the Bonham
house ON the north road of Will Myers
and will occupy same at once.
J. NJ. Donnelly is in Madison serv
ing ON the grand jury.
f. L Greer & Son are re-arranging
their store to occupy the new space
in the rear. They now have one of
the finest storerooms in the county.