Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-09-21
CASSVILLE.
special Correspondence TO the Herald.

Special Correspondence 10 the Herald.
John Harsch. we'll known young
farmer living near Cassville, died
Wednesday night after an extended
illness His death was not unexpect
ed although he had not been in a
serious condition previous to last
June. He dis egaried the physician g
warning given over year ago, not to
attempt any heavy manual labor but
after the dread ailment had gained a
foothold was able to see his mistake.
The direct cause of his death was can
Ger of the stomach. Mr.. Rarsch was
43 years old and had spent the greater
part of his life in this section Of the
county. He bore an excellent reputa-
tion and was liked by all who knew
him. He is survived by sorrowin g
wife, an aged father, one brother and
four sisters. Funeral services were
held from ST. Charles Catholic church
Saturday morning. Interment was
made in the Settlement cemetery.
Many Cassville people attended the
Grant County Fair last Thursday and
Friday. All were pleased with the
excellent exhibits in all departments.
The river is slowly nearing the
three foot stage. Before the close of
the season navigation will be re
sumed
Mrs Frank Sharfenstein is visiting
Cassville relatives and friends.
Fred Smith. of Montana, is visit
ing relatives in this vicinity.
Miss Ocea Reynolds. has accepted a
position in Dodgeville hospital,
having given up her position in the
Independence hospital.
Jos. Vondrum, of Potosi, sold
grapes here Wednesday. Before evening
his stock was exhausted. Frank Keeh-
ner assisted him in disposing Of the
luscious fruit
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Burton attended
the state fair last week.
Mrs. Laura Warrior, of Bridge
water, Iowa, and Mrs. Dora Ryan, of
Cannon Falls, Mimi we're called to
Cass7ille last week by the serious
illness of their father Mr.. Aug. Lau.
Mrs. Henry Mueller has moved
from the Donovan residence on Main
etroot ~ %bo n, uor&ford Yoo;Joxno -,
Dennison street. The house they va
Gated will be occupied by Paul Braun
and family.
The J. Jensen cement crew recently
laid floor in the basement of the
new Geiger business block.
Louis Wathan who is employed at
Falton, Illinois by the La Crosse
Dredging Company visited here with
relatives last week.
An enjoyable card party was given
by Mrs j. Jensen Wednesday even
ing in honor of her cousin. Mrs. Celia
Warkan, of Clifton, who is visiting
here. Twelve or thirteen ladies were
present.
John Gregor, of Burlington, visit
ed Cassville friends the past week
An excursion was run by the Eclipse
to Dubuque last Saturday.
AT least one of the local industries
is working overt time these days. The
Cassville Canning Factory is turning
out more canned corn than ever before
in its history. The corn is of ex-
cellent quality this year in fact much
better than the growers or Gamers
had anticipated; many are employed
daily at the factory.
Miss Rosa Voigt is visiting in La
Crosse with her sister, Mrs. Manning.
Misses Lena Balmers and Lena
Udelhofen, of Chicago, arrived last
week for visit with relatives.
Mrs. j. F. KIeinpell and daughter
Gwendolyn, of Carter, Montana, are
spending the winter in this vicinity.
Miss Amelia Reinicke left for a
week visit with relatives before re-
turning to Milwaukee.