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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-01-12

Wetmore, T. E. Peudleton, John
Smith, John Champion and son
Melvin, F. Cherrier, George and Paul
Smith.
The scarcity of fuel at Lancaster
and Fennimore has advanced the price
of wood in some rural localities.
William TrolIope had the mis-
fortune to have his left arm broken
while at work in the woods, by a
falling limb. The wound is healing
as we'll as could be expected.
Mail trains, stages and rural car
riers have all been more or less ir-
regular the past week, but all have
done exceptionally we'll considering
the weather conditions.
Miss Magdalene Cherrier, who
spent a week visiting at the Peter
Campbell home near MiIlville, is
hone and attending school.
Invitations are out announcing the
marriage of Mr.. Willis Pagel and
Miss Rosa Losch, the ceremony is to
be performed at the home of the
groom's parents on Wednesday, Jan.
10. Both of these young people have
been reared in this locality and are
very highly respected; all unite in
extending cordial congratulations.
It is reported that Mr.. J. Kress of
Phillips, Wis. is to take charge OF
the Grant Co. cooperative store at
Bloomington. Several Little Grant
ers are interested in this stock com
pany and we hope to see the oragniza-
tior prosper.
John and Will Ertz, who have been
in Nebraska the past year are home
for the winter.
Grant johnson. salesman for Chi.
cago grocery house was home ovel
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. George Garthwaite visited
Mrs. Cecilia Garthwaite at Blooming
ton Saturday.
1t is announced that Mr. ]. A.
Morgan, of Adams, Mimi, and Mis-:
Myrtle Garthwaite formerly of Little
Grant were married at Lancaster las
week.
The Peoples Telephone Co. will
huld their annual meeting at Mt
Hope, Jan. goth, at 10 o'clock q. m
All stock holders should be present
1t is reported that Edgar Croft will
remain on his farm, Clarence Croft
who had this farm rented, having
bought farm.
VIM. Welsh and family and Mrs
Adam Morrow and Will Morrow and
wife, of Rockford, ILL.,, were guest
at the home of George Matthews, a.
Mt. Hope last Sunday. The occasion
being the 10Th anniversary of Mr. and
Mrs. Matthews wedding.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-01-12
LITTLE GRANT.

Mr.. and Mrs Harry Tornowske, of
Bloomington, were through here en-
route for home, after a visit at Ian
caster.
John Wood came home from Madi-
son Sunday.
Bert Garthwaite and Frank Morrow
were Lancaster business visitors Fri
day.
Wilmot Blackburn of Lancaster is
spending the winter at Nick Hendrick s
and going to school here.
Will Hart and wife and son Max,
of Savanna, ILL.,, visited relatives
and friends in Bloomington and other
West Grant places the past two weeks
Eldredge Reynolds is home from
an extended visit in Iowa his cousin
Frank Bates is home with him.
John Kronn sold his fat cattle to
Lancaster buyers and took them there
Tuesday. pa
Daniel Trainor took live stock to
the Lancaster market the forepart of
last week and was snow bound there
few days.
Miss Anges Hope spent Saturday
and Sunday at home.
Miss RilIa Addison visited with
relatives and friends at the county
seat the latter part of the week.
There will be a saw mill located
on Charles Jeide's farm, which will
be equipped to saw dimension stuff,
plank, bridge material, etc. 1t will
be a good opportunity for anyone
needing such work done to have their
logs ready for delivery while sleigh
ing is so good.
Among the farmers who deserve
mention for their work in opening the
roads after the recent snow storm are
Ed. Govier. Harry Kaap, Will Garth
waite and Tom Webb.
John Hollendberger Jr., was &
business caller at the county seat Fri
day.
Some of our farmers were purchaser
at the auction sales of Louis Meyers
and Mrs. E. Cooley, of Bloomington
last week.
Bloomington visitors from here thu
last week we're: Chas. and Levi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-01-12
is holding down a homestead near

is holding down a homestead near
Rapid City. e.
The Woodmen and Royal Neighbors
had joint installation and supper
Thursday evening, which was we'll
attended by many Of the members.
Miss Ella Baldwin has resigned her
position in j. B. Ludden g store, and
this week expects to go to Elkader.
Iowa, for a visit with her relatives
there. Ella has been a popular and
faithful clerk in the Ludden store for
six years, and she has earned the
vacation that she now expects to en-
JOY.
The BETTER families drove to Mt.
Hope Saturday evening.
Vern Brookens harvested another
crop of ice Friday. Ice forms rapidly
with the mercury registering 20 to 30
below every night,
Grandma Chapman is quite i'll at
the o. j. Prideaux home Mrs.
Chapman is sc years of age and up to
now has been quite energetic.
A few of our farmers have been
getting the great prices for hogs.
The village board met Saturday
evening to elect a new village clerk.
A. J. Frazier resigned as member of
the board and was elected clerk. The
Office was left vacant by the resigna-
tion of Harry Witcomb
Harry Witcomb went to Chicago
last week to learn how to run type
setting machine.
Co. Supt. Brockert will have g
teachers meeting here on Friday and
Saturday, Jan. 21st and 22nd.
Will Hart, wife and son were VI
from Savanna, ILL.,, last week.
Will Macke was in Dubuque las
week.
Jim McAdaragh has sold the
Bloomington Glen Haven stage line
but we did not learn the purchaser
name. jim expects to 60 west. 81
we hear.
Our high school basketball boy
beat the Prairie du Chen highs Sat
urday evening in that city by score
of 40 to II. Our boys are expecting
to have great game with the Du
buque Y. NJ. G. A. team on Jan
10Th. The Dubuque boys are said t.
be very fast. The game will b.
played in the gymnasium in thi
village.
Mrs. Jennie Brother, wife o
Philip Brother, died at her home il
this place Monday morning, after
painful illness of about two months
duration. Mrs. Brother was IS year
of age. She was one of the Michae
| Hope family-sister to M. W. an
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-01-12

Miss S. A. Hope Of this place and
Theo. Hope and Mrs. John Garside of
Patch Grove. Mrs. Brother is surviv'
ed by a hubsand, two sons, William,
of Washington, and Earl. and two
daughters, Mrs. Lee Brookens and
Emma. She was in every way q
good wife and mother and a true
Christian woman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-01-12

Fine Table Cloths.
Many beautiful patterns fine, all linon satin damask, in
inches and yards wide Regular prices rs, 1 So
125, 1.15 co. 9Oc, 85c, 75c, Csc, &C., SOC.
The above all reduced from loo TO Csc per yard.
Wash Goods.
pieces of Toe du Nord e1nghams in very dainty
patterns at 1879
15c In6ia linens at 1Oc
SOC silk novelties at 40c
124c sikOines at &c
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-01-12
January Clearance Sale on

Towels and Toweling.
This is the time to lay in the years supply Beautiful all
linen buck toweng regular values 25c to 75c yard,
duced to zoe to 60c.
CRASHES all linen crashes regular values Sc to
15c reduced TO sc to 1910
Special Sale Laces and Embroideries.
Fine laces worth up 15c yard for sc
Fine emDroderes worth up to 10c yard for &c
New embroideries from 1Oc up to LIS per yard
Special front1ngs for waists and one piece dresses
The Detroit times., 1910-03-19
FIND FOR DEFENDANT, 9 To g."
SAYS JURY IN HIBBLER CASE
Odd Verdict. Which Means Disagree
ment, Rendered After All-Night
Session.

An amusing mistake was made Sat
urday morning by circuit court jury
which heard the case OF the Hinckle-
Nowlin Co.. which seeks to GUST
Frank Hibbler from possession Of the
Harrington hotel. The jury retired
early Friday afternoon, and after be-
ing out all night, announced Saturday
that it had reached an agreement.
THE jury has agreed" announced
the deputy to the Judge.
Bring them in," Judge Murphy or
dered.
Gentlemen of the jury have you
agreed, and II so, what Is your yer
dict?" asked the clerk OIL the court.
I'VE find for the defendant by .
TO g." announced Foreman. James
O'Neil. a real estate dealer living at
No. 4l0 Helen-ave.
At this answer the spectators and
the attorneys present Joined in
hearty laugh, and 1t was some time
before order was restored. Then
Judge Murphy explained that the YER
dict must be unanimous.
We'll. we can't be unanimous, but
the majority favor the defendant, ex'
planned the foreman. The jury was
then discharged.
This is the second disagreement In
this case.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-19
AUTO OWNERS, LOOK
OUT FOR MR.. CR0UL
Police Commissioner Orders Prosecu-
ton of All Who Have Failed To
Comply With New Ordinance.

Police Commissioner Croul an
nounced Saturday morning, that the
period of probation for automobilists,
warned soma time ago to comply with
the. new automobile alaw. has expired.
and prosecutions will commence, Mon,
day.
In spite of the fact that due warn
ing was given, through the press, that
all auto owners had to obtain new
numbers and regulation tags for their
machines, Commissioner Croul esti-
mates that between 500 and $50 autos
arc still using their old licenses and
old tags
THE time for that sort of thing is
up" said the commissioner. I'VE are
going to start in Monday, to make
complaints against every automobile
owner who has failed to re-register his
machine under the new law, and OBJ
tain the uniform license tag pro-
vided."
A big squad OF special officers has
been sworn in, to watch the streets for
violations OF the traffic rules and the
new auto ordinance.
Zone OF these men reports that
three automobiles, without the new
license tags. passed him within half
hour. on Jefferson-ave." said the COM
missioner.
He also wishes to warn chauffeurs
that the traffic rule. ordering them to
signal. with their hands, as to which
direction they intend to swerve their
machines, when other machines APP
proach them from the rear, is not be-
ing observed generally, though most
chauffeurs put the rule into practice,
with good results.
The new auto law also requires all
hired chauffeurs to obtain a license
and wear badge. Chauffeurs without
badges will be prosecuted. starting
Monday.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-19
AK SWINGS HARD
ON SALARY BOOSTS
Ways and Means Committee Will AL.
low Few Increases; Details Of Re-
port Withheld by Aldermen.

While the ways and means commit
tee of the common council has prac-
tically completed it's report on por-
lions OF the budget which include
most OF the requests for salary in
creases for city hall employees, the
members of the committee have
agreed not to divulge the result OF
their work. II is an open secret,
nevertheless, that this committee has
dealt very harshly with the requests
for increases. There will be numerous
Disappointment when the commit
tees report is given out Tuesday or
Wednesday OF next week
The salary increases asked are In
the city treasurers Office, building In
spection department. department OF
public works, city clerks office, as
SCISSORS office. controllers ONCE and
other city Offices. 1t Is believed that
portion OF the increases will get
past the aldermen and be left to run
the gantlet again before the board OF
estimates.
The streets committee of the coun
Gil. which passes upon the estimates
for paving. sidewalks and care OF the
streets, will be the last TO make Its
report. The committee will go out fol
a two-day trip over the city beginning
either Tuesday or Wednesday OF next
week.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-19
TO EXPOSE LONG
TRAIL OF GRAFT
superintendent Hotchkiss Expects
To Prove That Legislators Have
Bled Fire Insurance Companies.

NEW YORK, March 19.-Brieery
and corruption revelations. which will
make previous disclosures Flea
bite" are certain to result from an In
vestigation into the fire Insurance com
panies now being held by State super
iEtendent of Insurance Hotchkiss, ac-
cording TO those responsible for the
inquiry. He expects to prove that the
fire insurance companies have been
bled for years by corrupt Legislators; ;
that bills against them have been In
troduced not only in New York, but
in other state legislatures and that
men still prominent in national and
state politics have had knowledge or
this fact and, If they did not assist, at
least refrained from interfering.
1t was shown at todays hearing that
certain firms of lawyers were paid
large sums, one firm receiving $4,000
In two years, for work IN connection
with legislation and were not COM
PEELED to return itemized vouchers
showing how the money went. II was
also shown that legislators were III
constant communication with the fire
insurance lobby and that member cf
the insurance committee OF the state
senate furnished the lobbyists with
an argument to make before the COM
mittee showing why bills should pass.
1t was intimated that when the
hearings are resumed next week,
Hotchkiss will bring out evidence
showing that, instead Of individual
Legislators receiving money for their
votes and influence, the money was
expended through political commit
tees, state. city and so on, down to an
assembly district committee. When
these names are developed, II is
Hctchklss' intention, 1t Is reported, to
cali the persons mentioned and trace
the money to its final resting place.
II is believed by the insurance de-
partment that the revelations Will
equal, IL not exceed the revelations OF
the life insurance investigation and II
rs considered likely the outcome will
be the development Of Hotchkiss as
candidate for the Republican guber
material nomination next fall. Hotch
kiss is Hughes appointee and Is said
TO be the governors choice as his
successor
When the hearing was resumed TO
day. G.. T.. Case. former chairman u
the laws committee of the New York
board OF underwriters, gave some sen
sational testimony as to expenditures
CONTINUED on Page TwoD
The Detroit times., 1910-03-19
EXEMPTION LAW UNFAIR.
Assessor Magic Says Act Exemptlng
SoIdlers' Homesteads DlscrlmInates.

The law passed by the last legisla-
ture. giving tax exemption TO home
steads OF civil war veterans and their
widows up TO a valuation of $1,000, Is
giving the assessors a lot OF trouble.
1T often happens that a pensioners
homestead Is assessed at $3.50 or
$1,000, just enough to except 1t from
the operation of the law" says AS
SCISSOR John c. Nagel. 1T does not
seem entirely fair to leave such a
home on the tax rolls while property
worth only little less Is exempted
undo: the law. At the same time.
cannot reduce these valuations with
out reducing them all along that par
ticulnr street.
I'm some counties. | understand, the
law is interpreted very literally, and
81, 200 worth OF property is exempted,
even II the pensioner has property
valued at $4,000 altogether That is
not just right"
II Is probable that the Detroit as
SCISSORS will leave all doubtful cases
on the assessment rolls and leave
their disposition to the board Of tax
review.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-19
TRIES SUICIDE ON
CH|LD's GRAVE
Nicholas Killer Swallows Laudanum
in Forest Lawn Cemetery, But
Prompt Aid Caves Life.

Lying across the grave OF his Grip
pied son. Raymond, who died two
years ago In the county asylum Ia
Eloise. Nicholas Killer, SO years old,
OF No. 1119 Van Dyke-ave.. was found
In Forest Lawn cemetery, Saturday
morning. by Superintendent Sheriff., Of
the cemetery. A bottle OF laudanum,
nearly emptied. told the story of his
attempt at suicide. but prompt atten-
ton by Mrs. Sheppard. wife OF physi-
clan OF Norris, probably saved Killers
life. She applied the stomach pump.
and other means OF artificial resusci-
tation, and Killer had partially recoy-
cred whe nhe was sent TO st. Mary's
hospital.
Killers wife, formerly Miss Sadie
Donnelly, an orphan, left him three
years ago. taking her little son with
her. The child was helpless
paralytic. and she was unable to take
proper care of him. SO she. sent Ray
mend to Eloise. where he died, short
ly after The separation or his parents
Killers Incorporate habits had
caused the separation. but after the
double blow OF the separation, and
the death of the little child. he is said
to have abandoned himself to drink.
He lived at the home of his aged
father. John Killer, OF No. 1119 Van
Dyke-ave
A few days ago Killer announced at
his home that his wife had died, ana
chat her body was buried In the Pot
ter's field, after lying In Maneys
nicrgue for several days. His rela-
tives had not read anything OF such u
case. and didh't know whether to be-
lieve Mick" or not. During the last
few months, Nicholas a frequently
stayed away from. bcme all night. At
such times. when he returned, he
would tell his relatives that he had
been sleeping with little Raymond, in
Forest Lawn cemetery"
The man seemed TO be demented
upon that subject, and II Is thought
that he slept upon the grave last night,
tefore taking the poison.
When Times reporter called at the
Killer home, Saturday noon, Killers
father and mother were absent. and
reighbors stated that they were at
tending the funeral Of cousin in Mt;
Elliott cemetery. Meanwhile, Mrs.
Sheppard and others were working
frantically over Nicholas Killers un-
conscious form In Forest Lawn
cemetery.
He will probably recover.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-19
COURT REFUSES STAY.
August obIaser To Be Sentenced Tues
day for Staying Mrs. Gshlan.

The first step in the fight 10 secure
a new trial for August Oblaser, found
guilty of murder in the second degree
in connection with the death OF Mrs.
Martha Gahlan, was made by Attor-
neys McHugh and Gallagher, Satur-
day, when they asked Judge Mandell
for a stay OF sentence until they could
take an appeal to the supreme court
This request was refused. and Judge
Mandell announced that Oblaser would
be brought into court Tuesday for sen
tence. The attorneys will go to Lans
ing, Monday. to ask the higher court
to stay judgment pending appeal.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-19
TAFT TO KEEP OUT
OF CANNON AFFAIR
"This Is None of My Business" He
Tells Statesmen-Will See Cana
dian Officials on Tariff.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y. March 19.--
Middle OF the road" is the position
President Taft assumed today In re-
gard TO the Cannon-insurgent struggle
at washington, Before leaving Roches-
ter for Albany the president dictated
replies TO a huge sheaf OF kilograms
from Washington. Both insurgent and
Cannon leaders appealed to the presi-
dent by wire to do something to re-
lieve the situation. To every request
that he interfere the president sent an
answer that stripped OF its polite
phrases, meant:
This is none of my business"
Having washed his hands OF that
affair, the president took up again his
study of the Canadian tariff situation.
which will be threshed out at Albany
tonight. The president, w. s. Fielding,
Canadian minister of finance and prob
ably Earl Gray will take part In the
tariff conference. The vexed question
of the French tariff was finally settled
today when the president ordered the
proclamation issued admitting France
to the minimum tariff
New York politics took on a rather
strenuous aspect today. The presi-
dent, Gov. Hughes and a number OF
New York state leaders will get to-
gether at Albany late today or early
tomorrow, For the good Of the party"
The results may be startling.
The president left Rochester In his
special train this morning for Albany.
Tn In haROrA hn oh NIL a
of commerce In Rochester last night,
President Taft urged congress to
sacrifice Individual opinions SO the
measures he had recommended In full
fillment of party pledges shall be
enacted into law. He expressed the
hope that the party would show 1t has
the sense and the discipline to meet
its responsibilities.
The impression had gotten abroad
that the president might have some
thing to say with regard to the acute
situation in the house of representa-
tives, but this was his nearest refer.
ence TO the subject. At one point OF
/ his speech, which was devoted entire
! ly to the legislation which he has
recommended, the president further
declared:
That II this congress Is TO be treat
ed as Republican congress, these
things ought to pass in fulfllment OF
party pledges. After this is done II
does not matter what happens at the
next election. We will have done
something the country will be CRATE
full for. whether it thinks IL ought to
express this gratitude In the immedi'
ate future or not"
The Detroit times., 1910-03-19
KING OF SwINDLING GANG
NEAR TO COMPLETE COLLAPSE
John c. Maybray. On Trial For Using
Mails To Defraud, Will Soon
Know His Fate

COUNCIL BLUFFS. Ia. March 49,
John c. Maybray. king of the big al
!eged swindling gang on trial for using
the mails to defraud, is breaking down
now that the case is ready to go TO
the jury.
District Attorney Temple recited the
entire operations of the gang last
night, closing with the plea for the
conviction OF all the members being
tried at The present hearing At the
conclusion. Judge Mcpherson adj
journed court until o'clock this aft
crnoon, when his instructions to the
Jury will be given. A verdict Is not
expected before Monday.
Two years In the penitentiary and
a fine OF $4,000 is the maximum pen
atty that may be given members of the
gang II convicted.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-19
ACCUSED OF LARCENY.
Attorney Charged With Taking Testi
mony TO Use at Morrow
Examination

JACKSON, Mich, March 19.-(Spe-
cial. "A complaint has been made
and a warrant drawn, but Ii is not yet
signed. for the arrest of Attorney
Richard s. Woodliff for the alleged
larceny of the transcript OF testimony
taken at the examination of George
II. Lumley last June on charge CT
violating the local option law.
II is alleged Woodliff took the testi-
mony out OF the justice court to use
at the examination Of Morrow. Wood
liff claims the justice gave him per
mission TO take II.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-19
udie,s Story Different.
Mrs. stephens Laid In Tomb.

Funeral services for the late mrs.
Albert l.. stephens we're held Saturday
afternoon at the Stephens home IN
GYosse pointe Farms. The Rev. A. ii.
narr OF the Jefferson-ave. Presbyter-
Ton church. OF which Mrs. Stephens
n.as a member. officlated. lntermeut
took place in Eimwood. The runer"'
was privste
The Detroit times., 1910-03-19
SPECIAL NOTICE.
BAR ASSOCIATION.

DETROIT BAR ASSOCIATION.
Detroit March 19. 1910.
In view OF an article published ia the
press on the 10Th day OF March. 1910, TO
the effect that certain members OF the
DETROIT BAR ASSOCIATION had
been expelled from membership AT the
last meeting OF the Executive Commit
tee OF the Association, that committee
wishes TO state what was done. The
old list OF members was revised, ana
some attorneys, who had apparently
never Joined the Association but whose
names had been carried on the books
as members. together with some VINO
were i'm arrears for dues, were. IN the
language OF the resolution stricken
from the roll OF nernbership The &c
ton was taken under the bylaws which
provide that members In arrears should
thus he dropped -.
THAT ACTION IN NO WAY RE
ELECTS UPON THE PROFESSIONAL
STANDING OR INTEGRITY OF ANY
ATTORNEY.
The article was wholly unauthorized.
and was published without the knowl-
edge or consent OF the Committee or
any OF It's members. The Committee
deeply regrets the injustice that may
have been done to many good men by
that unwarranted publication.
ny ORDER OF THE EXECUTIVE
STEWART c. GRIswOLD.
Secretary.
The Detroit times., 1910-03-19
BAGGAGE CASE DECIDED.

LANSING. Mich, March 10
Especial. THE supreme court has
handed down an opinion sustaining
the circuit court OF Wayne in refusing
TO grant a number OF railroads the
right to refuse to obey the order IL
the state railroad commission pertain
ing to the rate to be charged for hand
ling excess baggage.