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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-30
General Business is Good.

Henry Clews' last financial letter
from New York reads in part as fol-
lows:
General business continues fairly
satisfactory. Activity is somewhat
spotty, some lines of business being
relatively quiet, and the fact that
summer inertia is gradually approach
ing tends to moderate optimistic
opinions in trade circles. although
the volume of business is on a con-
siderably better scale than year ago.
The tariff situation now attracts little
attention since it is felt that no
seriously disturbing legislation can
be expected in this quarter.
The efforts of the national govern
ment to increase its revenue while
not an important market factor, ex
cites more or less interest in financial
circles President Taft's proposal
to tax net profits does not, of course,
meet with general approval. Such
an in1uisitorial tax would compel
corporations to open their books to
government officials in manner that
would often meet with serious objec-
tion. Inquisitorial methods would
be necessary to prevent deception,
thus presenting many of the objections
which belong to the income tax
The deficit for the current fiscal
year may approximate 500, OOO,-
600. This is less than was expected,
and with a revival of business the
losses in revenue are likely to
diminish. The true policy for the
government woald be to curtail ex-
penses, and not to further augment
the burden of taxation under which
the country is already complaining. If
further revenue must be obtained, it
could be more easily, more efficiently
and more equitably accomplished by
adoption of the stamp duties. These
could be imposed upon business docu~
ments in a manner to raise sufficient
revenue at least expense and without
fear Of evasion. Such a tax would
not touch the poorer class and would
only be felt by the well-todo. D."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-30
County Court.

The following matters were heard
in county court yesterday June 80.
Estate of franklin McReynolds,
deceased. Pet. to prove will. Will
proved, allowed and admitted to
probate. Julia Moody appointed
administrator with will annexed.
Bond $1,000.
Estate of Henry Thiessa, deceased.
Pet. to prove will. Will proved, al
lowed and admitted to probate. Caro-
line Thiessa named and approved as
executor without bond.
James Hudson, incompetent. Pet.
for guardian. Jas. Hudson found
and adjudged to be incompetent. w.
W. Andrew appointed guardian.
Bond $500.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-30
WISCONSIN,
A NOTABLE WEEK
AT THE UNIVERSITY

Conferred $50 Degrees at Its Fifty
Sixth Commencement Last Week.
Largest in Its History.
The University of Wisconsin con-
ferred $50 degrees; at its fifty sixth
commencement, the largest number
in the. history of the institution.
Three honorary degrees were con-
ferred. DR.. A. ]. Ochsner, "a,
Chicago. professor of clinical surgery
of the University of illinois medical
school and president of the University
of Wisconsin Alumni Association.
was given the honorary degree of
doctor of laws, and the same degree
was given the Rev. Jenkin Lloyd
Jones, head of the Abraham Lincoln
Center of Chicago. Miss Emma Helen
Blair joint editor of the philippine
Documents, was given the honorary
degree OF master of arts.
OF the SIT degrees granted seniors
and graduate students, 1877 received
the degree of bachelor of arts, 25 the
degree of bachelor of arts in the COM
merce course, and 30 the degrees of
bachelor of philosophy in the course
for normal school graduates. The
degree of bachelor of science in the
medical course was conferred upon
10, in the course in chemistry on 2,
in the course in pharmacy on A, and
4 finished the course in pharmacy
with the degree oe graduate in
pharmacy.
The college of engineering had 1875
graduates with the degree of bachelor
of science, of whom Al were in
electrical engineering, 40 in civil
engineering, 81 in mechanical, IS in
general engineering, and in
chemical engineering.
In the law sc1ool 38 received the
degree of bachelor of laws. In the
college of agriculture % were awarde
the degree of bachelor of science in
agriculture. There were 9 graduates
from the school of music.
The university conferred 104 higher
degrees this year, including "a
masters of arts. 16 doctors Of
philosophy, Is masters of science, 6
electrical engineers, civil engineers,
3 mechanical engineers, and 8
chemical engineers
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-30
Teachers Examination Grant County,
1909.

The annual series of public ex-
aminations of teachers of and for
Grant county will be held at the fol-
lowing places on the dates herein
named.
At Lancaster, for advanced branches
for first and second grades. July go
81. July 80 Algebra Composition,
American Literature and Physical
Geography. July 31-Physics, English
Literature, Geometry and English
History.
Boscobel-July 1918.
Fennimore-July 14-15.
Lancaster-July 1917.
Bloomington-JuIy 1920.
Cassville-July 2122.
Potosi-July 1924.
Cuba City-July 26-27.
Platteville--J July 1928.
Only branches required for third
grade certificate will be written at
the last eight places named, except
applicants holding good third grade,
entitled to five transfers, may write
on the branches for a second grade
provided the work can be done with
out extra time
Teachers whose CERTIFICATES expire
this fall are expected to be present at
one of these examinations. The law
does nor rac0ouiZo naithar has a
county superintendent any legal right
to issue permit; and private ex-
aminations are not held except when
a scarcity of teachers demands it. 1t
is better to be prepared to teach than
to let the opportunity pass and then
later decide to teach and ask for a
private examination.
Examinations will begin at 9
o'clock a. m. on the first day and s
o'clock a. m. on the second day.
The following program will be fol-
lowed:
First Day, 9 a. m.-ortheopY,
spelling, geography. writing; p. m.
physiology, constitution, agriculture,
grammar.
Second day. 8 q. m.-arithemetic,
history, manual; p. m. theory and
art, reading.
Notice: Paper will be furnished
by the examiner. J. G. Brockert,
County Superintendent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-30
Pleasant Missionary Meeting.

A merry bus load of ladies attended
the missionary meeting at the hospit-
able home of Miss Linda Moore, on
Friday last. After an entertaining
and instructive program, a ramble
around the grounds was much enjoyed.
This was interrupted by the clang Of
the supper bell, calling them to the
dining room where a delightful re-
past was served and three cheers
were given for the kind hostess. All
felt that the occasion was one to be
long remembers d. * y
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-30
". s. LATHROP HAS
SOLD HIS RESTAURANT
Joseph Hoffman, Former En-
ploye, is the Purchaser.
Bakery Included in the Sale-Mr. Lath-
rop Will Continue in Ice Cream
Business.

w. S. Lathrop last week disposed
of his restaurant and bakery to Joseph
Hoffman, a former employee: Mr..
Lathrop will retain the ice cream
manufacturing part of the business
and in the future intends to devote
his attention almost exclusively to
the wholesale trade.
Mr.. Hoffman was for two years a
trusted employee of Mr.. Lathrop but
for time was obliged to quit active
work on account of failing health.
He is genial, accommodating and will
make a worthy successor to his former
employer.
Mr.. Lathrop has been In business
here for thirteen years and has built
up a trade probably unexcelled, in it's
line, in this section of the state. The
quality of the products of Lathrop's
restaurant and bakery is known in
every CITY and hamlet within a radius
of many miles. It would be difficult
to find town in the county in which
at least one restaurant does not dis
play conspicuously the sign la
throp's Ice Cream Sold Here. -
Nj. Hoffman assumes active charge
of the business July fifteenth. Mr..
Lathrop intends to move his ice
cream plant to another building and
has already started delivery wagon
for the city sale of the product.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-30
An Undressed Army.

The order to dress to the right or
left is one of the most frequent COM
mands given to a body of soldiers.
But the order to ''undress' directed
to whole division of troops will not
be given but once in a century.
It is part of the unwritten history
of the Civil war, that during a march
of Kings Division of the first corps
it arrived at the banks of the
Rappahannock river which necessarily
must be crossed to reinforce Banks
distressed force near Cedar Mountain,
Va. The Iron Brigade, of which
the Cd, 9th and 18th Wisconsin were a
part. belonged to this division.
When this division arrived at
United States ford, the river was
found to be up to the arm pits. In
crossing, ammunition and rations had to
be saved. So the order was given
to undress; ammunition and rations to
be rolled up in the clothing and hung
on the point of the bayonet as the
soldiers waded the river.
If our friend Burr Robbins could
have caught film of that march of
an undressed army across the Potomac
he would have made fortune.
Kings Division came in time to
Brandy station to relieve Gen. Banks
troop The writer of the above was
not present; the story was told him
by a member Of the 7sh Regiment.
There is only one other record extant
which relates the story of a soldier
ON duty dressed only in accoutre-
ment
During the reign of Frederick II,
King of Prussia, a soldier was stand
ing on guard along canal. It was
an out of the way place. No one but
the relief was ever known to disturb
the sentinel's solitude. It was warm
day. the soldier on duty looked long
ingIy toward the cool waters OF the
canal. He could not resist the tempta-
tion of cool bath. He undressed,
laying LIS CAObAOSS gun dAu dOOOuGIO-
ments on the bank, and took a leap
into the canal
His enjoyment was soon changed
to CONSERVATION when he discovered
an officer walking toward him along
the banks. It was the king. He was
a quick witted fellow He knew not
to present arms to the king would be
severely punished. He had no time
to don his uniform. Running up the
bank of the canal, he put on his belt
and cartridge box, grabbed his gun,
and presented arms just as the king
was passing his beat. The king
acknowledged the salute and passed
on without a word.
The king must have recognized the
quick wittedness of the soldier and
the readiness with which he took in
the situation. A few days afterwards
he was called to the commanders
quarters, and instead of punishment
he found a corporal commission.
The king had made no mistake for
when the seven y ears war ceased, the
undressed soldier was commanding
a brigade in the victorious army of
Prussia. Taffey.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-30
German Presbyterian Church.

S. School at 80 a. m. German
preaching service at 1870 a. IN. {;
English evening service every other
Sunday at 8 o'clock.
Next Sunday there will be German
preaching service in the Presbyterian
church at Hurricane at p. m.
English service in the same place
at p. m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-30
BRYAN WILL SPEAK AT
BLOOMINGTON JULY 5
There Will Also be Many Other At
fractions for the Big Field Day.
Large Crowd Expected.

Large SEOW0 GAPCCtCos
From the Bloomington Record.
An occasion of great importan &c to
the people of this part of the state is
the visit of Hon, William Jennings
Bryan to Bloomington on Monday,
July 9Th. under the auspices of the
Blake's Prairie Agricultural Society
of that village. He will speak at the
fair ground, In front of the amphi-
theater, at 1 80 p. M. Besides the
many amphitheater seats about two
thousand temporary seats will be
provided, so that there will be seat
ing accommodation for three thousand
people and standing room for that
many more, all within easy hearing
distance of Mr.. Bryan's voice. The
temporary seats will all be covered
with an immense canvas, so that the
people occupying them will be pro-
tected from the elements and the
speech will be given rain or shine.
Mr.. Bryan is too we'll known to need
any recommendation suffice it to say
that he is one of the worlds great
men and an orator possibly without
a peer-a man whom all should be
glad to hear Mr.. Bryan's address will
be devoid of of politics.
Besides the speech plenty of other
entertainment will be provided dur
ing the day. There will be two base
ball games, music by the Fennimore
band, foot races and other field sports,
and various other amusements, clos
ing with a very costly display of
fireworks down town in the evening.
Tbs display of fireworks was pur-
chased from the famous Pain Pyro-
technic Co.. the largest manufacturers
of fancy fireworks displays in the
world, and is guaranteed to be the
finest display of this kind ever given
in the county.
Despite the enormous expense to
the fair society in securing these at
trctions, the admission prices have
been put within the reach of all.
Tickets are 95c for adults, 15c for
children under twelve years of age,
and 15c for amphitheater seats.
Teams will be admitted to the ground
free of charge, and there is plenty of
hitching space.
There will be plenty of water
from two good wells, and in addition
to the buildings which will be
available and trees now on the g ound
a great deal of temporary shade will
be>provided. Those who are in a
position to do so are invited to enjoy
a basket dinner on the grounds, but
for those who cannot do this there
will be plenty of stands that will
serve lunches. etc.
Everyone is invited to come to
Bloomington on Monday. July 9Th,
and on the part of the fair directors
and the business men of Blooming
ton we can guarantee a day of en-
tertainment which has never been
surpassed in this part of the state to
all who intend going. Nothing that
will make for the comfort and enter
tainment of the enormous crowd of
visitors that is expected on that &C.
casion will be left undone. Bloom
ington has reputation for entertain
ing a crowd and Away providing
what is advertised that is not equalled
by any other town in this section, and
those in charge are preparing to set
a new standard for purposes of this
kind on July 5th. Keep the date
in mind and prepare to attend.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-30
Notice To Farmers.

I have at my disposal a limited
number of the Farmers Bulletins
hereinafter enumerated. Inasmuch
as it is my wish to place these where
they will do the most good, I would
be pleased to have those who wish to
be supplied with certain bulletins to
write me, giving the number and
name OF the bulletin or bulletins
desired. These bulletins are very in
structive. and trust those interested
will not hesitate to write.
% The feeding of farm animals
"a Hog colera and swine plague
81 Meats: Composition and cook
ing
80 Potato culture
40 Facts about milk
40 Sheep feeding
81 Standard varieties of chickens
80 The sugar beet
SO The dairy herd
SO Bee keeping
60 Methods of curing tobacco
62 Marketing farm produce
60 Care of milk OF the farm
ga Ducks and geese
"a Milk as food
81 Potato disease and treatment
SO Raising sheep for mutton
80 Insect enemies of shade trees
LOG Breeds of dairy cattle .:. 49,.
112 Bread and bread making
113 The apple and how to grow it
126 Practical suggestions for farm
buildings
12S Eggs and their uses as TODD
152 Scabies of cattle
154 The home fruit garden !;
preparation and care
159 Scab in sheep
161 Practical suggestions for fruit
growers
166 Cheese Making on the farm
40 Principles of horse feeding
179 HoTseshoeing
181 Pruning
1872 Poultry as food
1873 Meat on the farm; butchering,
curing and keeping
1876 Beautifying the home grounds
Weeds used in medicine
1872 Barnyard manure
1913 Strawberries
1919 Corn growing
200 Turkeys
2O3 Canned fruits, preserves and
jellies
229 The production of good seed
corn
go Preparation Of cement concrete
241 Butter making on the farm
24S The lawn
255 The home vegetable garden
256 Preparation of vegetables for
the table
272 A successful hog and seed corn
farm
297 Methods of destroying rats
321 Use of split-log drag on dirt
roads
347 Repair of farm equipment
$50 Dehorning cattle
354 Onion culture
357 Poultry management, Maine
experiment station. ....-
35s Canning vegetables in the
home. A. w. Kopp,
Washington, ID. G.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-30
Emmanuel Church.
Rev. Myron C. Argus. Rector.

July 4th. Fourth Sunday A ter Trinity:
Holy communion. ..sss--.- .0V
Holy Communion and 1880
Evening Prayer ..-...........-.-... 730
Sunday School $3.50
Saint Agnes Guild will meet on WedneS-
day eveing with Mrs. WenZel.
The regular meeting of Saint Martha's
Guild will be held at the Wright House
on Thursday afternoon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-30

Lies Real Lesson.
He 10 the best scholar who has
learned 70 live well.-Dumas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1909-06-30
First Baptist Church.
c. w. Harter, Minister.

Prayer Services, hursdayS..--....7:30 p m.
Sunday July 4th, 1909:
Joint Worship of Congregationalists and
BaptistS in Baptist Edifice.
Morning Sermon. Rev. W.H.Hanna-
AOA ~ a. LIZ
Evening Sermon, G. w. Harter -. 1880 p. m.
Baptist Bible School,. .-------.-......9:3O a. m.
B. Y. P. o.. ............ $3.50 p. m
Everyone one is cordially invited to at
tend.
Baptists,arereminded that the offering for
Wisconsin Baptist missionary work should
be made next Sunday
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-11-25
GRAPHIC SEES ITALIAN OPERA.
Dog-COllars of Diamonds, Ropes of
Pearl and Women.

gan's box was right in line and he
thought the nan was trying 70 take
him. and wanted him put OUT. but /
the Iewspaper man got his picture. /
I enjoyed the fine stage pictures T
the music. especially the Ballet OF
the Hours. but as I said before you
90 10 the first night" 70 see Who's
Who. and the family Jewels on pa
rade. and they sure were all there
with the exception Of the queen bee.
who. as noted above. is temporarily
out of the spot light on account Of
her divorce.
Just as a sample l give a few Of
the exhibits:
Box 5. parterre row-Mrs. c. Il.
Hyde. turquoise and blue satin. dia-
mond dog collar and necklace of
pearls: Mrs. Pierce. tiara OF dia-
monds and diamond necklace.
Box 4-Mrs. Clarence II. Mack
eY. lemon colored satin with over
dress of ecru lace. dog collar o.
diamonds and saphires. diamond
necklace and diamond tiara-as the
bows say. she certainly was the
goods. but Mrs. VIM. d. Sloan rar
her a close race with her blue satIr
Empire gown dog-collar of dia
mondS. diamond necklace. diamond
tiara and a few more diamonds.
Miss Sadie Jones. who was il
Box 9. with Mrs. Charles T. Bar
ney. was very pretty in blue SAITH
and pearls.
Mrs. Oliver Hartman wore a dos
collar of pearls and a diamond ant
pearl necklace.
The Goulds. VanderbiltS. Troom
bleYs. Bliss. Claflin and ClewS wer
also there with their jewels. and
was a grand sight, only equaled b
the Rajah of Ranfoot's dunbar.
Then the break-away from tn
! Opera House is another sight. Yo
see the furs and opera cloakS, N
footmen. tigers. and t took Who'll
squad of traffic policemen to handl
I the hundreds or automobiles an
: carriages to take the grand dame
c and their jewels houe.
: Graphic.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-11-25
TEACHERS
INSTITUTE,
First Held in this
County,

The Grst Teachers Institute IN
James City was held last Friday in
the Toano high school building. with
an attendance OF twenty earnest
teachers. An organization. known
as the James City and Williamsburg
Teachers Association has been per
tected with the following officers:
Miss Mamie Davis. OF Williams
ourg. president; Miss Rogers. Of
Toano. vice-presidenC Prof. II. A.
/ McManaway. OF Toano. secretary
treasurer.
Prof K n Helsabeck. OF Mich
olson School. was elected represen-
tauve to the State Educrdonal Con
terence in session IN Richmond this
week.
/ Division Superintendent Hugh s.
Bird presided al the Institute Friday.
His talk 10 teachers was helpful and
covered a wid. range.
Miss Troswg read a paper on
u '' Process OF Americanizauont through
the Public school; Miss Mary H.
spencer. Relation Of Parent and
g Teacher; Miss Rogers on Cause Of
lnattenuon and how Remedied I"
Miss DAVIS discussed comprehen.
IS sively Literature in the Grades 80
.s adjournment was taken for lunch
which was furnished IN great quaint
y. " and splendid quality oy the gooc
2. aides Of Toano. TO whose interes
a much OF the success Of all education
. Al matters az that place IS due.
ni After lunch. a Round Table
ne discussion on Discipline was held
e IN This discussion a number OF N
,rs eacners participated. the result c
which no doubt will be felt through
out the schools Of the county.
lr. When the new organization gei
elI iown TO working trim. It is te
nd much or good Will result from the
20 teachers institute.
nd Among the interested spectato
was Hon. II. u. Stephenson. mer
ars Der Of the House Of Delegates.
nil J. Lane and J. NJ jennings. mer
red oers county school board. K.
ght Spencer and Il. n. Phillips. OF w
IS hsmsbvrg. both OF whom we
an formerly connected with the schc
system here.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-11-25
Meeting Of Board Of Supervisors

The James City Board OF Super
visors met here Monday for the reg
ular monthly term. Members pres
ent were Mr.. William Lee. chair
man. and Messrs. Barnes and Mars
ton. Among those in attendance
upon the meeting were Sheriff
Ware, Carter Cowles. John War
burton. James Walden. w. S. Hitch
ems. J. A. Babcock. Frank Ayers
and K. M. Slauson.
After uansacting routine business,
the board took up the letting of con
tracts for repairing the public roads,
each supervisor having advertised
for bidders. The contracts werS
awarded as follows:
jamestown District. Walden s
! iSlauson. sections Nos. l. 2. A. @
Harwood s. Son. section s. w. s
| Kitchens. sections Mes l and 3.
Powhatan District. Carter COwles
sections Nos. l to 7. Contract 70
No. section not let
Stonehouse District. Sections ]
2. 3 TO Carter Cowles.
The above contracts are awarde
. mostly for two years. but in som
/, cases for three years. All biddet
are compelled to give bond in q
1 amount double the sum bid.
Contract for building a new woo'
en- bridge across Powhatan cree
n was awarded to w. S. Kitchens
p $225.
Il The board adjourned to meet ne
again on Dece nber 10th to sign
contracts. receive the bonds requi
ed of bidders and to award CO
v tracts for one section IN POwhat
r and the balance of the roads
=. | Stonehouse.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1909-11-25
New Contracts IOr Farmer Lines.

Canvasser G. n. Green of the
Southern Bell Telephone Company,
with the assistance Of Manager Tray
lor has succeeded in closing contracts
with both the jamestown Telephone
Company and the Bruton Telephone
Company for seven additional sta
tons, tive OF which are 10 DC on the
jamestown Telephons Cos lines.
This will extend the lines OF the at
ter 10 jamestown Island.
In addition TO this Canvasser
Green has closed a contract with
Mr.. w. NJ. Charles whereby be is
permitted to connect a line with the
Bell Company's lines. same to have
eleven stations a % will run from his
stose by Grove. Va
We earnestly hope that Mr..
Green VIII DC successful IN securing
another line between Williamsburg
and Toano. also Williamsburg and
Kings Greek vicinity. To this snd
he is pow working.