Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-11-02
POTOSI.
ndence to the Herald.

| Special Correspondence to the Herald
The order Of Orioles organized u
nest in Potosi consisting of twenty
five mem bers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Meier of British
Hollow rejoice over the arrival Of
another baby boy.
Congressman Chas. H. Weisse,
Democratic candidate for U. S..
Senator was in Potosi for a short time
last Tuesday.
Oscar w. Seaton of st. Paul,
Mimi, former Potoslan. is here
shaking the hands of his many old
| friends. Mr.. Seaton is connected with
the Great Northern land department.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Herbent are
entertaining their son Celestine of
Leads South Dakota.
John Himan residing in the town Of
Harrison few miles east of Potosi
was in the village the other day and
in conversation with the writer said
that he is acquainted with John Dietz
the go called Cameron Dam Outlaw.
A few years ago while hunting deer
he and companion stayed ten days
with Dietz and family and says they
were as nice people as person could
wish to stay with. John is a staunch
Dietz man and believes him to be in
the right.
| Newton Turner, an old veteran of
| the civil war, a member of company
Fl. 25th Wisconsin Infantry has been
granted a raise in pension of FIVE dol
lars per month, a we'll deserved raise.
| Congressman A w. Kopp. of
Platteville. is announced to speak in
Potosi Monday, Nov 18th, at one
0 clock p. m.
Edward Welsh for upward of sixty
years a resident of Potos: died in
| Dubuque of cancer Of peculiar nature
| Friday, Oct 29th at eleven p. IN.
| He had been sufferer for year or
more and for some time had been at
the Mercy hospital. The remains
were brought to Potos on the early
Monday morning train and taken to
| the st, Thomas church Of which he
/ had been member since 1852. The
funeral services were held at nine
o clock, requium high mass being
celebrated by Rev. Father Pape At
the conclusion of the church services
the remains were borne to the
Catholic cemetery where interment
was made by the side Of his wife who
preceded him to TIE grave several
years ago He leaves to mourn his
loss FIVE sons and two daughters. Mr..
Welsh was born in ireland IS years
ago and came to the United States
when 81 years Of age, after several
years residence III Boston and other
Point, Wis, thence to Potosi in 1862,
he settled on small tract of land in
that part of the town known as long
branch, by hard labor he in course Of
time accumulated large amount of
land. and continued to live on the
farm prior to few years ago when
old age compelled him to rellnquish
farm labor He moved to the village
and made his home with his daughter,
Mrs. Ueneen, r~til stricken with the
fatal disease thav ded his life.
Mrs Mary Burgraff aged % years
and for so years or more resident of
Potosi, died at her home on the farm
Sunday morning. Details of this
good woman q life will be given in
our next issue.
Major r. Fl. Henderson, and his son
gave very interesting exhibition
with drum and fife in the city hall
Friday evening. They were very
ably assisted with vocal music and
recitations by home talent The fol
lowing is the program as rendered !:
Opening Selection. ."Young Peoples Society
The Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock
Introduction of Major Henderson, 4 Son
| POt0Sl SulCkSC6p FGC...
...,........ MVjor Henderson, and Son
G. G. A. r. and W. r: Corps March. ;.:.....;;.a
............ Major Henderson, and Son
Rectatlo THE Young Man Waited" -.
| .........-.....-.. H. B. Henderson,
| Duet-''sweet Hearts and Roses
| ....E Eva Wilmott and Florence WIllmers
Fife and Ocarine Solo,. H. B. Henderson,
SOng-"Sleigh Bell Ride" Major Henderson,
Recitation ......... H. B. Henderson,
Drum Solo. ............. Major Henderson,
| Duet-"Have L Grown So Old To You,
-. .---.... Nellie Osborn. Evelyn Rochter
GENT Lees Fayorite March ......--..-
.....-.,........ Major Henderson, ana Son
Vocal SOlO-'The Garden of Roses"
Observation-Disclosures. Mrs. H E. CoOnS
Recitation-''The Long Handled Dipper"
$500 .......... MAJOR Hendefshot
Original Song-''What Is 1t Etc" -. $50.
| .... Major Henderson,
Recitation The Heritage" Amelia Ple e asr
imitation Of BATTLES Etc, Major, Hendershot
Thanks to Audience. Rev, R. G. Heddon
The concert was given under the
auspices of the Congregational church
ond was moll ratronjzed The pro-