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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
The Mysterious Club.

The Mysterious" club held its
fifthteenth annual session at the
home of DR.. Nina B. Glasier of
Bloominton, Nov. 90, 1909.
Members responding to the call of
the roll were: Mesdames Glasier,
Greer, Cronin Donnelly, Frothing-
ham, Orion, Nathan, Morse, Wright
and Whitney. Absent members:
Carey, McGonigal, Humphrey and
Needham.
The decorations of the rooms
were most beautiful, the dining
room being especially attractive,
consisting wholly of Indian handi-
work. An Indian tepee filed one
corner of the room, through which
the members were obliged to pass,
escorted by Mrs. Daisy Brown,
sister of the hostess. On the walls
were displayed woven blankets and
rugs, also the beautiful skins of two
fawns. A immature loom, showing
the manner of weaving was the
object of much interest. Many
pieces of beadwOrk. showing artistic
skill in design and colors we're every
where IN evidence.
Beautiful sprays of autumn leaves
graced the entire length of the
table; the center piece represented
an Indian camp kettle, and was
filled with the red berries and dark
green leaves of the winter green;
at each plate was card showing
the head of an Indian chief, also a
small birch bark canoe containing
sailed almonds. The dinner was
served i'll three courses by two
Indian maids in full costume, repre-
sented by Mrs. Lee Greer and Mrs.
DIR. Ellis, OF Bloomington. During
the serving the dusky maids
brought to each guest a picture
card, one side showing the winter
sports of the Indian people, while
on the reverse side were four words
from which a verse Of poetry was
to be written, the one considered OF
the greatest merit to receive prize.
\ Lancaster member being the wiz
ner. she was presented with a
framed quotation from L OngfelloWs
Hiawatha.
At the close of the dinner, slips
of paper were distributed to the
members, calling for songs, stories
and sketches of the Indian people;
as each one responded, she was
presented with fancy pillow,
filed with the aromatic needles of
the northern pine, by dainty little
Marian Greer, making a pretty
souvenir OF tho occasion. At an
early hour we bade good bye to our
royal hostess, to meet with Mrs.
Elizabeth McGonigal, Sept. 81, 1910.
A Member.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
Married.

Thanksgiving day at high. noon,
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Clark, was
solemnized the marriage Of their
daughter, Sarah Ethel, to Clyde
Treloar Andrews. Only the inn
mediate relatives of the contracting
parties were present. Rev. }. S.
Longson, of the Baptist church per-
formed the simple and impressive
ceremony which Joined their young
lives. The bride was becomingly
gOwned in a cream silk princess
and carried bouquet of brides
roses. Following the ceremony
delicious wedding dinner was served
after which the happy couple were
entertained at the home Of the
groom's brother, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Andrews, west of town and
further by the young folks OF that
neighborhood. They began house
keeping Immediately In their new
house next door to the BRIDES
parents, it being all furnished and
ready for occupancy. The bride is
we'll and favorably known to our
people, having made many friends
by her winning and courteous man
ner while assisting in her fathers
store, and although she lived in our
town less than two years, yet we
feel that she is one of us IN the
social circles and Mr.. Andrews is
to,be congratulated upon his happy
choice of life companion. The
groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Andrews, and is graduate OF
our seminary and has been en-
ployed as head clerk at the S. W.
Clark dry goods store for the past
year. These young people are very
popular and deserving and the best
wishes of the community attend
them in their new venture:-NOra
Spring Advertiser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15

don't imagine that! why, L have lived
here for more than ten years. Learn
to know yourself and be content with
your mudholeS."
The mouse, offended at the answer
Of the frog, gave her a challenge. 1t
was accepted. The two rivals, anger
and vengeance in their hearts, appear
ed on the field of battle armed with
bulrushes instead of lances. The COM
bat seemed likely to become cruel and
bloody. But hawk who was hover
ing in the air saw the two heroines
and finished their quarrel by carrying
them both away in his talons.
This is the fruit of petty disputes
between weak people. They are usual
lly the dUpes of their own quarrels.-.
From the French of Perrin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15

intelligent animal, and those of the
right type can be taught a great deal
in proper hands.
A horse should have springy pas
terms of medium length, and he should
have good, hard, finty foot made Of
good material. l don't advocate a big
foot. think medium sized foot will
wear little better and is not quite so
apt to get down at the heel or get fat
footed. L want a horse with neat,
smooth hook bone that will cover well
with muscle and flesh. We want the
quarters fairly long, good pin bones
and well covered with flesh, we'll laid
down in the thighs and well muscled
down the inside Of the leg and as
broad as you can possibly get them
on the outside. strong in the stifie and
with a good, broad, clean hook.
Standing by the side Of horse, you
want to select an animal with a nice
" set leg and with the hook broad,
clean and hard. Looking at it from
the front. you want hook that is
broad and clean. That is the kind Of
uOCk ludI VIII wear anu SlduQ OH
kinds of heavy work. no matter wheth-
er you have to back with heavy loads
or draw forward. The hind leg and
shank should be practically the same
as in front except that you would re-
Quire to have three-quarters of an inch
more bone in the hind shank than in
front
Another important thing to know is
that you have a horse that is a good
walker, a horse that will pick up his
legs fair and square and set them down
fair and square, moving every joint,
not one that will move his limbs with
no knee or hook action. If these de-
fects are in the sire they are very like
ly to be in the foal. Many of you have
noticed horses which when they are
walking away from you will throw
their feet out sidewise and others
when they are being led toward you
will step over. This is something we
do not want. prefer a horse that will
pick his feet up straight and set them
down straight. / would select a horse
every time that stepped over if 1 had
to have one or the other, because he
will climb a hill better with a heavy
load than a horse that keeps his legs
too far away from him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
SUCCESS WITH
THE HORSE

An expert on the subject of breed
ing horses gives the following infor-
nation, which those interested in the
subject will find valuable; No line OF
breeding requires more thought and
study than horse breeding. This Is
why so many fail in producing the
highest types. One Of the essentials
is knowing the type of sire to breed
the mare to. Many farmers will breed
a light mare to heavy horse or the
very opposite, and the result Is moth
ing tangible In the way Of improve
ment. Every farmer should know
what kind of an animal he has and be
able to select a sire to breed her to
that will give an improved offspring.
With a proper selection made here the
remainder will be easy.
It is we'll to note at the outset that
no horse is absolutely perfect. Every
animal has some defect, be it large or
small. The defects in the mare should
therefore be carefully noted. and the
sire selected should be especially
strong in the weak points the mare
may have. 1t should be hardly neceS-
sary to mention that it is never a
good plan to cross breeds. To make
success of the business the horse
breeder must select one breed and
stick to it.
Some have had fair success in cross
ing the Clydesdale and the Shire. But
these are much alike in type and con-
formation. and it is difficult some
times to tell the difference between a
good Clydesdale and good Shire.
Outside of these. crosSbreeding is, not
advisable. and the best horsemen be-
lieve that it is better not to cross
these two breeds, but to stick to one
or the other. This is certainly the
only thing to do if one wishes to pro-
duce pure breds eligible for registra-
ton. Many, of our farmers have re-
sorted to all kinds of crossbreeding in
the pasta kind of experiment it has
Identifying one breed one season and
changing to some other breed the next.
Nothing is to be gained and a great
deal is lost by such a practice. If a
farmer has Clydesdale mare or one
in which Clydesdale blood predomi-
mates he should breed her to a Clydes-
dale stallion. and so on through the
list.
In selecting a draft sire the head is
worth looking at. A good. broad fore
head. a bright. intelligent eye and
we'll set ear indicate that the animal
possesses some brains and can be
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
Young Folks
THE MAGIC NEEDLE.
A Fairy Story About Dear Old Grand
mother Tippy Toe.
Grandmother Tippy Toe

Grandmother Tippy Toe
Lost her needle and cannot sew.
Of course if it had been just an ordi-
nary needle the dear old lady could
have bought a new one at the store,
but this was magic needle given to
her by the fairies. She used it to make
their dresses and mend the butterflies
wings.
All the fairies turned out to hunt for
it, but it was nowhere to be found
The fairy queen was very sorry TO
know Grandma Tippy Toe had been so
careless. but finally promised that if
grandma would go to the magic thorn
apple tree at midnight alone she would
find a new needle, which would be
hers. growing there on the tree. In
payment for it she must make the
queen a new dress out of moonbeams.
Grandma was a little afraid to go
alone, but to keep up her courage she
hippety-hopped all the way to the
thorn tree. She was SO happy to get
her new needle that she made a beau
tiful dress for the queen of spun silver
cobwebs trimmed with dewdrops for
pearls and one out Of moonbeams.
Really. do you know these beautiful
dresses pleased the queen SO much
that she gave grandma magic thorn
tree Of her own to grow right in her
own back yard. so she could have all
the needles she wanted. cause all old
ladies' lose needles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
F. p. BARNETT
WHEN "HONUS" WAGNER
BATTED LEFT HANDED
JOE TINKER TELLS STORY WHICH
SHOWS GREAT VERSATILITY
OF PITTSBURG STAR.

Joe Tinker, the Cubs shortstop,
tells a story about the time Hans
Wagner batted left handed and 1t
shows the versatility of the big
Dutchman."
Jack Taylor was pitching for the
Cubs and we were playing the Pitts
burg bunch" said Joe.
Wagner was having hard time OF
1t. You know, Taylor had slow ball
that was a marvel. Well, the first
time up Hans almost broke his back
reaching for that slow one. He was
made to look foolish.
(Which made him sore, and when
he came up the second time he vowed
he would slam the ball over the fence
or know the reason why. 1t was the
same old story. He couldn't get to
the ball. He looked even more fool
sh than he did the first time up. He
famed and as he Walked to the bench
his language was scarcely the kind
that you would want a particular
friend to hear.
well, the third time up there YVES
a runner on second. Two men were
down. It was up to Hans to save the
day, for his gang with one run be-
hind A hit meant a tied score. Tay-
Ior handed him a nice line of chin
music. Then he showed a slow one
at Hans and the latter swung.
There are two things concerned
with that swing that I have been
grateful for. The first is that he
didn't connect. The second that he
didn't drive the ball at me. For the
big fellow swung hard enough to have
driven that ball through an tnhelder.
"Of course we began kidding the
big Dutchman.' All Of which added
to his anger. He wa1loped at the sec
iond ball and had two strikes.
I'll git you says Hans, and he
lstalked to the other side Of the plate.
Taylor handed him a nice slow
one. Hans swung at 1t left handed.
Did he fan? He did not He drove
that ball square into the outheld on
the line. BY the time it was recov-
cred Hans was perched on second
base and the runner was over the
plate with the score tie.
well, Hans came up once more.
This time there was again a man on
second The score was still tie and
the game desperate.
"Old Hans took two nice, healthy
swings at the ball from the right side
of the plate. He didn't connect. Tay-
llor had all his confidence back, for
I'VE all believed that the two Dagger
was an accident. You know what the
big fellow did? He walked to the
other side of the plate and slammed a
single to the outfield. 1t was one Of
those long hits that gave the runner
all the time he needed to score from
second base.
THAT hit won the game. I've seen
Wagner in many ball games since
then, but those were the only times
in my life that lever saw him bat
left handed"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
Repartee In Doll Land.

. First Doll-You are a silly, wooden
headed thing!
Second Doll-AlI right. You needn't
be so waxy about it.
Queer Happenings.
y-diddle-de-diddle!
There runs an old riddle
That COW jumped over the moon.
But If she did so
We would much like to know
How she ever got down so soon.
And in that same riddle
A cats in a fiddle.
But how did she ever get there?
For no door has a fiddle
At end or at middle,
So that Is most strange, I declare!
And that riddle does say
That on that same day
a dish ran away with a spoon.
But, alas and alack,
AS they never came back,
They must have gone UP 10 the moon!
Washington Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
THE FROG AND THE MOUSE.

A Fable That Teaches the FutiIity Of
Little Disputes.
One day there was great argument
between a frog and a mouse. Each
pretended to be mistress Of the marsh.
Gossip" said the mouse to the frog.
you shall yield me the place. If you
please. 1t belongs to me by right. l
occupied it before you"
"Me yield you the place! Surely you
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
German Presbyterian Church.
VIM. c. Laube.. Pastor in Charge.

English S. School 10 a. m. German
preaching service II a. m. Preach
ing and s. School in the Hurricane
Presbyterian church at 3 p. m. Prof.
". G. Laube will preach next Sun
day. All are invited.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
De ouincey Not in II.

Teddy, after having drink of plain
soda water, was asked how he
liked it.
Not very WE'LL" he replied. 'It
tastes too mucf as though my foot
had gone asleep in my mouth. p
Success Magazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
Notice.

I Will be ready to collect taxes at
Union State bank after Monday,
December 90 W. B. Griswold,
Treasurer, Town of North Lancaster.
42W2c
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
Different Arrangements.

Frank Jeide, Reeder, N. D.. and
Alpha D. Scott, Little Grant.
David J. Weigel, Platteville and
Della Waterman, Lima.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
Iw'sSIs5l
His Good Reason.

81 now understand why the man
who struck Billy Patterson has never
come forward in answer to the anx,
ious inquiries
''Why?"
"He is afraid that Peary would
claim that he struck William first"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
Needed as an Antidote.

"a man needs lot of native sense"
says the Philosopher of Folly, ito ov.
ercome the foolishness he acquires"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15

Bugs" Raymond, Of tho New York
Giants, wants to twIri next year for
Milwaukee. He ls angry at Me0raw
and would like to Join his friend Nc
Closkey, manager of the 6rewers-
McGraw says Bugs" will stay Ia
New York or not play.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
Wells Heads Ohio Eleven.

Wesley Wells. half back Of Troy,
O., member of the 1911 class, was
elected captain Of next years foo4-
ball team Of Ohio State university.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15

FOR SALE-Good second hand
piano. Inquire of May Brown. 42t2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-12-15
Uncle Ezra Saws:

Uncle Ezra Says:
stick to the farm, but don't neces-
sarily, when you are away frum home,
let the farm stick to you
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-13
LOWELL.

Mrs. Frank Plummer has been called
to Pennsylvania on account OF the
death OF her mother.
The Ladies' Guild OF the Presbyterian
church gave a tea and apron sale at
the home of Mrs. Edgar Hayden Fri
day afternoon. A large attendance and
a dne social time is reported.
Mrs. Lewis Hayden has returned
from a two weeks visit with her chill
dren at Lafayette and indianapolis
While at the capital she saw her son,
Judd. depart for an extended tour to
Europe
Mrs. Jasper Palmer and son. Cecil,
are enjoying a few days visit with
Joliet and Chicago Heights relatives.
The chicken pie supper and apron
sale, given by the ladies OF the Chris
tian church. in the room under the OPP
era house. Friday evening, was large
~ attended and enjoyed by all.
Mrs. william Earl is reported very
seriously i'll with bronchial pneumonia.
THE INTERESTING TIMES AID AL
WAYS DENOTES THE INTERESTING
STORE
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-13
FROM NEIGHBORING TOWN AND CITY
HEGEwTsCH.

The Calumet Epworth League Union
rally, which was held at the Hege-
wisch M z. church Thursday even
ing, was a great success, and was
counted as one of the most pleasant
evenings enjoyed by the young people
and friends of this church. Most all
of the leagues from the Calumet IN
ion were represented there, also mem
bers from other unions and societies
were present. Supper was served to
many of the friends Of the church who
could not remain for the program, as
well as the leaguers. The Fernwood
chapter invited the union to hold their
next rally at their church in Fern
wood, which will take place some time
in January.
Clarence Cherry. the little son OF Mr..
and Mrs. J. Cherry of Ontario avenue
was taken TO a hospital in Chicago.
operation.
Miss Norma Robbins Of Hammond
was the guest of Miss Edna oder
Thursday evening.
Mrs. H. B. Reed spent Friday after
noon in South Chicago, shopping and
calling on friends.
Miss Marie Bristol or Hammond was
the guest of Miss Bernice Bracket
Thursday evening. The girls attend
ed the dance of the evening.
Mr. Small OF the East Side, who was
formerly a resident of this city for g
number OF years, visited friends here
Thursday and attended the rally a.
the NJ. e. church in the evening.
The informal hop, given at the Hege'
wisch Opera House Thursday evening
was well attended. and an enjoyable
evening was reported by those whS
| attended.
v. A. eckman attended an officia
board meeting at Englewood Frida!
evening directed by DR.. Macafee. TIL
district superintendent.
Miss Della Kiersey spent Thursday a
home with her parents at Durham ant
attended the rally in the evening.
/ Communion services Will take plac
at the Hegewisch NJ E. church sunda,
| evening, which will be conducted b.
Rev Walker of the Wood High church
All members and friends are invited t
! come.
Mrs. Kimball returned here afte
spending few days in the city amoni
friends.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-13
High School Notes.

The junior bookkeeping class is do
ing famously in the hardware bust
ness.
The map books OF the Modern history
class are being handed in very rapidly
The third year German class is now
translating schtller's, The Kamph Nit
Dem Drachen.''
A sophomore boys has lately devel.
oped a sentimental feeling for one o.
the junior girls.
The juniors are turning out many
eaterprising business men. among then
being travelling salesman.
A party of high school pupils CAV,
a surprise on Miss Clara Mayhach O
Miller last Saturday evening.
The second program of the Literar!
society was given last Friday after
noon. Several musical selections an,
recitations were given and also the de
bate between the seniors and juniors
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-13

well recommended and are said to be
artists in their respective line.
Jake Kussmaul of Hammond trans
acted business in Crown Point yes
terday.
Harry B. Nicholson and Charles
Johnson left yesterday for Madison.
Wis, to attend the football game and
visit Herbert johnson who is attending
school there.
George Fisher transacted business
in Chicago yesterday
Miss Anna Engiert Is recovering
from quite a severe illness at her
home on East street.
Mrs. Ira Ainsworth OF Woodstock.
H.. is visiting relatives in Crown
Point for a week or more.
The sheriffs force is kept busy
transferring prisoners during the last
week.
Crown Point merchants are getting
In their supply of holiday goods and
from the choice selection about to be
displayed it is not necessary to go out
of town to purchase a gift for the
most particular Buy in town and
In spite of the inciement weather q
good audience gathered at the home OF
Judge and Mrs. McMahan last evening
and enjoyed their hospitality at the
open night OF theFortnightly Musica
club. The program given was splendid
in every particular ana was much en-
joyed by all present.
| There are still 8 number OF PEG
| pie in Crown Point who are especially
careless and untidy in disposing o
waste paper, etc. allowing same t.
blow on lawns that their owners hav'
spent time and money to keep IN goo'
order. There is an ordinance CONVEX
Ing this promiscuous throwing o
waste paper on the streets and lit
tie enforcement of the same would b.
timely and beneficial.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-13
HOBART.

Teachers institute of Hobart town
ship was held today.
Mrs. Louis Maybaum Of Gary is Wis
iting her father here. who is sick.
A large crowd attended a skating
party at the Washington rink. Gary.
last evening.
A social dance will be held in the
Odd Fellows hall this evening by the
Foresters for their friends and fam
lilies.
Uncle Toms Cabin" will appear al
STATIONS Opera House Monday even
ing with a brass band Of twenty
pieces and thirty characters taking
part in the play.
There will be an entertainment and
box social at the Deep River schoo
house Friday night. Nov. 10. The fol
lowing program will be given:
Violin Solo. ........M Mr.. Carlson
Dialogue ............ Recess Speeches
Duet Mr. Zarber and Mr. Carlson
Play-An Economical Boomerang.
Violin Solo Observation-Disclosures. Mr.. Carlson