Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-09-21
PLATTEVILLE.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Philip Henderson, Sr., y pioneer
of Platteville died at his nome In
this city Wednesday morning after
several weeks illness. He was So
years old at the time Of his death
Mr.. Henderson, was native OF
Canada and in 1916 came to Platte
VILE where for over sixty wears he
followed the trade of saddle, trunk,
valise and harness maker. He
was compelled to give up active en-
ployment few years ago because
Of declining health. He was mar
ried to Miss Sarah Buchanan in 1914
Twelve children were born to
them; five are still living They are
James, Sylvester; Rachel, Philip D.
and Sarah. Mr.. Henderson, was
always eager to advance the III
teresUs of his city and community.
He served as president Of the school
board, was member of the city
council, and held other local
Offices. Funeral services were held
Friday afternoon from the resi-
dence. Interment was made at
Greenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Taylor visited
last week in Chicago and Milwaukee
Mrs. Fred Bunsen and daughter
Ella, of Smithfield, Neb., are visit
ing Platteville relatives.
Miss Gladys Pitts is attending
Moody institute in Chicago.
Mrs. Rebecca Sphinx is recovering
nicely from her recent illness.
The Normal football squad has
commenced practice. The prospects
are excellent for a winning team
this year
J. I. Vile has taken over the
Kohinoor- Blende property and in
tends running it to its full capacity.
- = The Big Jack mill has been
moved to the Old Homestead mine.
The buildings were moved almost
intact, by means of a traction en-
CINE. : y At a recent meet
ing Of the Old Mexico stockholders
it was voted to secure a six months
extension of the lease. The com
pany plans to sub-let the mine.
: The Forcite Mining Company
has turned over the Hodge mine to
the Mound City Mining Company.
A. M. Plumb has moved into the
J. P. Rundel residence in the Jones
Addition.
Rev. Van der Las has accepted
the position as pastor of the Presby
terrain church, of Pardeville, Wis
consin.
Judge Jacob Fawcett, of Lincoln,
Nebraska, visited last week with
his sister Miss Mary Tipping.
Scott Bailey is visiting relatives
in the twin cities ST. Paul and Min
neapolis.
MIR. and Mrs. George Snowden
visited last week in Lake Mills and
Milwaukee.
Rev. F. J. Lillis attended the
Eucharistic Congress at Montreal,
Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. M. Gribble Wis
tied in Chicago last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Woodward
attended the wedding of Ella Eu-
genia Gordon to William Floyd
Carter IN DOdgeville Thursday.
L. W. 10y is on an extended trip
through eastern cities.
Fred Goldenpenny has moved to
Dubuque.
Atty. Jas. Dolan spent last week
IN Minnesota. He spent portion
of the time near Pipestone.
Peter Johns has purchased the
George Israel farm on Little Platte.
Ths G. S. Guilford property on
South Chestnut street has been pur
chased by w. L. Thorne.
Prof. and Mrs. Schuster and
daughter Marjorie have gone to Vir-
gina where they will make their
future home
The city council has purchased
a street sweeper and now proposes
to keep the new pavements perfect
~ clean.
Miss Isabella Pretlow, a former
member of the Normal faculty, is
visiting friend here. Miss Pretlow
travelled abroad this summer.
The news of the death of Miss
Evelyn Verran, daughter of Rev.
Verran formerly of Montfort, has
been received in Platteville. Miss
Verran was graduate of the Normal
and was liked by all who knew her.
Curiously Expressed.
Curious ways of expressing ideas in
English may be expected from foreign
ers, as, for instance, when the French,