Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-03-16
AROUND The COUNTY
LIVINGSTON.

| Spec1al correspondence TO the deralus
Our little community was greatly
shocked last Tuesday evening March
8, 1910 to hear of the sudden death of
Mrs. David Biddick, residing 2 miles
south of here. of peritonitis. Fern
Hillary was born in Parker, s. d.
Sept. 8, 1883 and came to Wisconsin
when she was two years of age, unit
ing in marriage in the fall of 1905 to
David Biddick, eldest son of e. Il.
Biddick to this union was born two
sons, Clarence and Charles, who are
bereft of mothers love and care at
so early an age. Mrs. Biddick was a
most estimable young woman AMI her
young husband and baby boys have the
sypmathy of all in their great loss.
Besides theseg she leaves her sister
Lily Hillary her mother Mrs. Morris
Matthews and step father M. Mat
thews, and many other relatives and
friends to mourn her untimely death.
Her sun has gone down while it is
yet day. Funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. John Hardcastle, of
Platteville and Rev. A. jerks, of
Rewey at the Arthur church, Thurs
day at o'clock she was laid to rest
beside her father Albert Hillary. in
the Arthur cemetery, there to. await
the Resurrection Morn.
A marriage which will be of inter
est to our people, will occur in Platte
Vile Wednesday, March II, at high
noon. at the home of Mrs. Fred
Runkle, when her eldest daughter
Margaret will be united in marriage
to Bert Alton, umberman of this
place After short wedding trip,
they will he at their home here to
receive the congratulations Of their
many friends.
Miss Nellie Livingston in visiting
in Chicago
Mrs. Anderson was in Lancaster
Tuesday and Wednesday to consult
DR.. Godfrey.
A sad accident occurred at the
Vinegar Hill Mine, Thursday, March
10th, which resulted in the death of
Mr.. Moore, formerly from the Isle of
Man. A large rock fell on him which
killed him almost instantly. AL
though the young man was a new
conner in our midst and with no rela-
tlves in this country but one brother
residing in Boston, Mass, who was
unable to come. Every respect was
paid to him, and kinds hearts tried to
do the things, loved ones would have
wished done. The funeral services
were held on Saturday at 1 o'clock
from the M. T.. church by Rev. Birrel.
with interment at Rock cemetery.
The floral offerings were beautiful
and consisted of many beautiful lilies
and cue flowers, the Gates Ajar, large
wreath, the wheel with one spoke
gone. three links and a memorial
piece by his fellow workman. The
church was beautifully decorated and
several pictures taken, to send across
the ocean to his bereaved mother, who
will soon learn of her sad loss
James Wearing has left for his
home in North Dakota.
Misses Watson and Kunutson leave
Wednesday for Milwaukee to purchase
spring millinery.
Mrs John Hughes and little daugh-
ter, of ReweY have been here on a
visit with relatives.
Mrs. Webb and Nina were at
Montfort this week.
Prof. Hazeltine of Madison and
Miss Bessie Allen, came Friday even
ing.
Miss Roxy Allen. teaching at
Wauzeka, and Miss Dona Iverson
teaching at Mt. Hope, are home on a
weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Livingston are
here from Platteville; they will soon
leave for Iowa, where Mr.. L. will
engage in the mercantile business.
Mrs. Will Goldman is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Lau, of Milwaukee, gave a
temperance address in the M. E.
church Thursday evening, March 10th.
Misses Via and Bertha Bickford
are home from visit with Madison
relatives.
Carter Skate. Elgar Watson and
Genece Skate and Ruby Skate visit
ed in Montfort Friday.
Prin. Wiseman. Misses Jeanette
Allen and Belva Vipond, attended
teachers institute at Platteville Fri
day.
Mrs. Nettie Williams has returned
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