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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
A Picnic at the River.

Mr.. Livingston, Miss Reichel and
Miss Jacbos, with eleven girl pupils
had picnic last Saturday for Miss
Minnie Livens upon the occasion of
her 18th birthday. They started for
Potosi at s 80 and reached there about
IL 80 very hungry and excited. They
drove on down to the Mississippi
where they had their spread. As no
water could be had for the lemonade
Mr. Livingston and several of the
girls went across to ''Specks Ferry"
Iowa. Mr.. Livingston gave the girls
lovely ride in the launch Clarice of
Potosi they then had their lunch and
Vera Eastman was president of the
eating committee. After dinner the
party went over to Iowa again where
they picked flowers and waved to the
passengers on the numerous trains.
At 6 O'Clock they had supper and then
went down to the river to see the
steamer 'Potosi" come In. The tired
party started home about 6 80. Potosi
is fine city but it can't beat Lancas-
ter. They gave their 'school yells'
as they went through Potosi, Rock
vile and British Hollow. Those
present were Catherine Schuster,
Genevieve Meysemburg, Vera East
man, Hazel Tuffiey, Alta Bark, Minnie
Livens, Emily RobeFts,~> Margretta
Nehls. Rachel Payne, Martha Jordan,
Carrie Wenzel and Kathrine Mccoy.
Miss Livens says she Will never forget
her seventeenth birthday
One of the Party.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
MET HERE LAST THURSDAY
The Various Towns and Cities of Gran
County Represented and an Inter-
esting Session was Held.

The regular meeting of the Grant
County Medical Association was held
here Thursday in the county court
room. There was a fair sized attend
ance and the discussions were interest
ing. The following were present
Drs. Lewis, M. B. Glasier, Blooming
ton; VIM. Hartford, Cassville
Fayette Baldwin. Rewey; w. Cum
nignham, Fl. Gaser. E. A. Dunn, w.
W. Pretts, Plattevilie; ]. E. Donnel,
Cuba City; W. James. j. Cooper,
Montfort; L. @. Armstrong, J. G..
Betz, G. A. Armstrong E. G. Olson,
Boscobel; J. Godfrey, j. G. Doolittle,
James q. Fowler, j. A. GauIt, Ian
caster and A. R. Orr, Mt. Hope
An interesting paper was read by
DR.. Hancock, of Dubuque, who was
invited to give his views on the sub
Ject, 1.-THE uses of Local Anesthetic. =
Drs. Gault and Lewis also read
papers, their subjects being respective
~ "Adnoids'' and 'Tubercular
Peritonitls. +" Lively discussions fol-
lowed the reading of these papers.
1t was decided to hold the Septem-
Der meeting at Cassville an invitation
having been extended to that effect.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
TONIGHT IS THE TIME
TO VIEW THE COMET
Earth and Comet will be in Near
est Proximity Today
Expected That Celestial Visitors Tail
VIII Sweep Across the Earth at
Nine O'clock P. M.

Today, May IS is the date upon
which Halley's comet makes its
nearest approach to the earth, passing,
in it's orbit, between the earth and
the sun. The gaseous head of the
comet is said to be from IL to 90 times
the size of the earth, and comets tail
is about 20 million miles in length.
The comet is moving at speed of
about 90, 600 miles an hour and the
earth, which is travelling in the op-
posite direction, is making a speed
of about sc, O00 miles an hour.
The comet will be about 10 million
miles from the earth in it's nearest
proximity. and it is estimated that
the fan shaped tail will pass across
the earth at between and IL O'Clock
this evening. Authorities differ as
to the composition of the tail. some
predicting that there will be a shower
of meteorites while others say that the
tail is composed of neither meteors
nor gas, so that such a shower will be
impossible.
Some astronomers say the comet s
tail is not long enough to reach the
earth, and the only phenomena visible
will be an illumination of the sky
Only a few persons in Lancaster
report having thus far seen the comet,
which has been visible in the eastern
sky every clear morning for the past
two weeks until this week, but it is
believed that when it appears in the
evening sky in few days it Will be
a much more imposing sight and will
be at its best about next Monday OF
Tuesday night
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
DIR. DOOuTTLE AND PARTY
PLANNING TRIP ABROAD
Will Spend Two Months Visiting Some
of the Most Interesting Places
In Europe.

DR.. and Mrs. S. W. Doolittle and
daughter Dora, together with Mrs.
Doolittle's sister, Miss Lila Wendell,
all of this city, are preparing for
most interesting trip abroad upon
which they will start about the first
Of July Their party, which will
number about IS in all, will rends
ezvous at New York and will be in
charge of Chas. G. ParHn, president
of the Northeastern Wisconsin Teach
ers' Association and principal of the
Wausau high schools. Prof. Parlin
and DIR. Doolittle were boyhood
friends aud graduated together in the
Brodhead public schools before enter
ing college, and this trip will be like
reunion. The tour is known as
Short Vacation Tour No. 8 of the
Chautauqua Way to Europe.
Sailing from New York on July 3
the first stop will be made five days
later at the Azores Islands; three days
from then they will be at Gibralter
and continue down the Mediterranean,
the next stop being at Naples. They
will go thence to Pompeii, Rome,
Florence, Venice, Milan and Bellagio,
Italy Rigi. Interlaken, Lucerne and
the climb to the Jungfrau in Switzer-
land; then to Munich and Oberam-
meragu to see the Passion Play; from
there to Nuremberg, HeidelburR the
"trip down the Rhine, then to Cologne
and Paris, where they spend week,
followed with nearly a week in
London, day at Stratford- on Avon,
the home of Shakespeare and day in
Liverpool, from whence they may sail
for home about Sept. 1.
DIR. Doolittle is not fully decided
as to the latter and may conclude to
spend a year at Vienna or Berlin, to
take a special course in medicine and
surgery, in which case his wife,
daughter and sister in law will also
remain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
SOUTH LANCASTER.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
This neighborhood has been heard
from quite infrequently. We wonder
whether the comet has had anything
to do with it.
Visitors at Charles Vespermap s
Sunday we're: Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Holzinger and family. Mrs. Laura
Hartz and daughter Grace, Mr.. and
L. Mrs. Vesperman and Earl, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Vesperman, Mr..
Henry Vesperman and Mr.. and Mrs
Smith.
VIM. Leise is we'll advancing with
his fine new house.
L. H. s. students spent their Sun
day vacation at their homes.
There were visitors at the Rock
school Saturday. We wonder who
they we're.
Ellsworth HoIzinger and his cousin
Grace Hartz visited at the Lancaster
high school Friday p. m.
The picnic at the Aupperle school
was we'll attended. All report having
spent very pleasant day.
Mrs. Lena and Mary Vesperman
spent one afternoon with Mrs. 81,
Holzinger and sister Mrs, Hartz Other
visitors during the week were Mrs.
Holzinger and sister at L. Vesper-
man 8; Milwaukee visitors at H.
Holzinger's and Mrs. Hartz and sister
at A. Mackes.
Milwaukee people were at H.
Macke Sunday.
Quite number from about here
went to Fennimore Friday to hear
Miss Alma May Taylor, reader and
impersonator.
Miss Ruth Petty, teacher at the
Rock school, went home Saturday
evening for her Sunday vacation.
w. M. Smith, a member of the L..
Fl. S. faculty visited over Sunday
with his friend Arthur Baltic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
POTOSI.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Miss Annie Wallenhorst Of Potosi
was united in holy matrimony to MIR.
Joseph Walsh of Chicago, by Rev.
Father Pape in ST. Andrews Catholic
church Tuesday May 10th at O'Clock
in the forenoon. They were attended
by Miss Theresa Wallenhorst and
George Wallenhorst sister and brother
to the bride. The bride was attlred
in gown of white silk and wore a
bridal veil and carried brides roses
she presented most lovely appearance
as she stood before the altar and
p.ighted her vows to the man of her
choice. She is the youngest daughter
Mrs. Barbara Wallenhorst, is of an
amiable disposition and is possessed
of all of the qualifications to the max
ing of dutiful and helpful wife.
The groom wore the usual customary
black and is fine appearing young
man. They departed Tuesday after
noon for Chicago and carried with
them the best wishes of the entire
community.
Mr. and Mrs. John loser observed
in quiet manner the fiftieth ami
versary of their marriage Tuedsay
May 10th, 1910. John Doser and Miss
Theresa Barnd were joined in holy
matIimoGy by Rev. Father Zeeber in
st. Andrews Catholic church in that
part of the town Cf Potosi known as
Dutch Hollow, on the 10th day of
May 1860. and have continuously
resided here. To iris union were
born nine children, eight of whom
are living. the eldest daughter
Mathilda died several years ago. The
many friends of the aged and worthy
couple wish them many more ami
versaries.
Frank Longmeir's summer kitchen
in Tennyson was destroyed by fire last
Thursday afternoon. The kitchen was
but a few feet from the dwelling and
had it not been for the timely arrival
of neighbors the dwelling would have
also been consumed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
Death Of Samuel L. Hirsch.

Samuel a. Hirsch passed away
Thursday after several months suffer
ing with pulmonary tuberculosis.
Symptoms Of this dread malady were
apparent year ago when the young
man was forced to give up his employ
ment as foreman of the Teller Office
because of ill-health. The relief that
he sought was not forthcoming, how
ever, although brave fight was made
to prolong his life. Although his
death was not unexpected the news
came as a shock to his many friends.
He. possessed sterling qualities
that endeared him greatly to his as
sociates. BE VISA a faithful. hard
working employee and a genial, true
hearted friend. At the time of his
death he was % years old. He was a
native of Libel ty and came here
number of years ago to work as a
printer. This trade he followed until
it was seen that indoor work was far
from being beneficial to his health.
He is survived by a sorrowing wife
and father, Adam Hirsch of Liberty.
besides other close relatives. Funeral
services were held Saturday afternoon
at the Methodist church, Rev.
Morgans, of this city and Rev.
huIinski of Liberty officiating. In
terment followed at Hillside cemetery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
Obituary--C. W. Knapp.

Charles Wright Knapp was born in
Stamford Cvnn.. April IA, 1910; he
removed, with his parents. to Erie
Co. New York, 1912; married Imogene
Walker Sept. 80, 1860; moved to
Potosi, Wis 1866; in the fall of 1881
he came to Lancaster and went into
the farm implement business; he
was still the senior partner of The
firm of C. w. Knapp q Son at the
time of mis- death. May II, 1910.
His first wife died August 49,. 1905.
One daughter, the oldest child. died
in infancy.
His son and partner, A. G. Knapp
survives him. also his wife, formerly
Mrs. Caroline Walker, whom he mar :
ried Aug. %, 1907
II cannot say, and will not say
That he is dead; he is just away!
With CHEEKY smile. and wave of the hand,
He has wandered into an unknown land
And left Us dreaming how'very fair
1t needs must be. since he fingers there.
So still it seems to us, who can
not yet rea lie that tAe genial voice,
with its hearty greeting, is forever
stilled; the strong. hard working
hands forever at rest.
Charlie Knapp" as his friends
knew him, was man of kindly,
sympathetic nature, a friend in need,
a man who loved his fellow men.
How often have we seen the quick
tears of sympathy start in his eyes as
some story of hald luck or trial came
to his knowledge; and his helping
hand has been many times out-stretch-
ed to those in misfortune.
He never concealed his faults, or
boosted of his virtues. but we who
knew him best loved him for the great
store Of tenderness within his heart.
His life has bSen most varied and
Interestingly much of it spent in new
countries, for he was natural pioneer.
He worked in the oil fields of Penn.
''when Rockefeller hadn't but one
coat to his back as he used to say ;
and when he came to Wisconsin and
made new home near Potosi, with
his wife and son, this was the Far
Vest to them. Many times since be
moved to Lancaster in 1881, he has
left the beaten track of civilization
and followed different pursuits, some
times among the Oregon mountains
where he had mining interests, and
again in Texas, where he was looking
after his property when his failing
health warned him to come home. in
Oct. 1909. He was faithfully cared
for by his wife until May IL, when he
died very peacefully, though ne had
suffered intensely at times.
He was always gentle and ap-
preciative, displaying a never failing
patience and courage that more than
ever endeared him to the family circle
that mourns his loss.
The funeral ceremonies were held
Friday afternoon May 10, Rev. Han
naford officiating. The large number
of friends present denoted the kindly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the neighbors and friends
for their very kind help and sympathy
in our sorrow, also wish to thank the
choir and those who sent the beautiful
floral tributes to our departed husband
and MFRS. Samuel L. Hirsch and
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Hirsch.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
Vegetable and Bedding Plants.

Tomato, Cabbage, Caulifiower and
Celery plants. Also Coleus Gamma,
Verbena, Pansy, Aster Saliva,
Geranium-almost anything you want
in flower plants will be ready about
May 12 at Taylor's Greenhoue, Lam
caster. Call, phone or write. Three
blocks northwest of P. o., two blocks
southwest of depot. 9tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
Veterinary Surgeon.

DR.. VIM. Duncan wishes to an
nounce that he has opened an office in
the Lancaster House barn and re-
sumed practice as a veterinary, in
viting the patronage of all old friends
and new ones as we'll. 7w6*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18

BROOD SOWS For Sale-Two
good Poland Chinas; will weigh about
225 pounds each; will farrow this
month. Inquire of Everett Black
bourn, Beetown. Farm 4 miles west
of Hurricane. 11W2*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
German Presbyterian Church.
VIM. c. Laube. Pastor in Charge.

English Sunday School 10 a. m. ;
German preaching II a. m. English
preaching 80 p. m. English Services
in the Hurricane church at 2 80 p. IN.
Mr.. August Cramer graduate from
the Dubuque seminary will preach at
both places. All are welcome.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18

FOR SALE-Full-b looded Rhode
Island Red eggs for Matching; SOC for
a setting of Is. Mrs. Anton Knapp
Lancaster tic
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18

FOR SALE-Two Regis tered Short
Horn COWS, each with bull calf by
her side. Inquire of LEROY JUDD.
Lancaster, Wis. 12m2"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18

FOR SALE-The Reynolds property
located north of the south side primary
school. Inquire of Mrs. W. N. Stone.
6tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18

BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK
EGGS-One dollar for fifteen or 81. 80
for thirty. M. q Il. Hamer,
5Owl6* Bloomington. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
regard In which the deceased had
been held f.
CARD OF THANKS.

CAhO Ut IhANhS'
We wish to sincerely thank the
friends of Chas. W. Knapp who we're
so ready with help and sympathy
through the long months of sickness,
and who sent flowers after his death.
Mrs. G. W. Knapp,
A g. Knapp.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18

Vegetable ard flower seeds, and
onion sets at STATIONS Greenhouse.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
For Free Distribution.

From the long list of Bulletins
published by the Department of Agri-
culture, 1 have selected the ones here
matter named, for distribution in the
Third District of Wisconsin. 1t will
give me pleasure to furnish any resi-
dent of the Third District copies of
auch as may be desired, upon applica-
tion.
These are all practical Bulletins,
and l trust that all who are interest
ed will take advantage of the op-
portunity to secure valuable informa-
ton. Please order by number.
% The Feeding of Farm Animals.
% Weeds: And How to Kill
Them.
81 Standard Varieties of Chickens.
55 The Dairy Herd.
80 Marketing Farm Produce.
.,63 Care of Milk on the Farm.
80 Culture of Tobacco.
Sc Thirty Poisonous Plants.
81 Potato Diseases and Treatment.
100 Breeds of Dairy Cattle.
100 Insects Affecting Cattle.
1876 Practical Suggestions for
farm Buildings.
142 Principle of Nutrition and
Nutcitive Value of Food.
$50 Clearing New Land.
152 Scabies in Cattle
i54 The Home Fruit Garden
1873 Meat on the Farm: Butcher
ing, Curing and Keeping.
1876 Beautlfying the Home Grounds
1873 Weeds used in Medicine
1872 Barnyard Manure.
1913 Strawberries.
1919 Corn Growing.
203 Canned Fruits, Preserves an
Jellies.
205 Pig Management.
229 Production of Good Seed Corn.
PAP An example of Model Farm
ing.
248 The Lawn.
249 Cereal Breakfast Foods.
300 The Home Vegetable Garden.
256 Preparation of Vegetables for
the Table.
272 A successful Hog and Seed
corn Farm.
$50 A Profitable Tenant Dairy
Farm.
292 Cost of Filling Silos.
1913 Use of Fruit as Food.
32l Use of Split-log Drag on Dirt
Roads.
332 Nuts and Their Uses as Food
338 Macadam Roads.
345 Some Common Disinfectants.
947 The Repair of Farm Equip
ment.
$50 Dehorning of Cattle.
800 A successful Poultry and
Dairy Farm.
$50 Canning Vegetables in the
Home.
369 How to Destroy Rats.
$40 Replanning Farm for Profit.
575 Care of Food in the Home.
376 Game Laws for 1909.
SIT Harmfulness of Headache
Mixtures,
379 Hog Cholera.
3S7 The Preservative Treatment
Of Farm Timbers.
500 Bread and Bread Making.
391 Economical Use of Meat in
the Home.
A. W. KOPP, NJ. c.,
3rd District Wis.
Washington. d G.
Veterinary Surgeon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1910-05-18
Emmanuel Church.

Rev. Myron C. Argus. Rector.
The Press., 1910-02-23
Trapping Baboons.

Hagenbeck i'll his book says that bab- oons are caught in traps made much like the huts of savages. Food is put into the huts, and once the baboons go inside a trapdoor closes behind them. Outside baboons make a great to do and urge the prisoners to escape. When the trappers come the captured baboons are terror stricken and try to force their heads through the walls of the huts. One baboon was caught three times in the same trap, and sev- eral when turned loose got back into the same trap a second time. When the baboons are carried away all their comrades thereabout climb into trees and scream out to the prisoners, who answer in sad, mournful voices. On one occasion some big Arabian bab- Oons were trapped, when 2,OOO or 5000 baboons hurled themselves upon the trappers. who had hard work to save themselves with firearms and clubs. As the trappers were forced back the victorious babOOns tore up the trap and turned loose the captured balloons
The Press., 1910-02-23
Ink at s1oo a Pound.

''The best India ink-it should really be called China ink-never leaves Chi na," said a missionary. 'It costs $1OO a pound, and the scribes use it in writ ing the correspondence of the royal family and the mandarins. India ink is made of the oil of poisonous seeds of the sesamum or colza tree. Varnish and pork fat are added to the oil, and then, by means of combustion. all is changed to lampblack. The lampblack paste mixed with glue is beaten for days on an anvil, and musk is gradu- ally mixed in to give perfume and the purest gold leaf to give a rich luster. Finally the ink is dried in molds for about month. What makes the best India ink so costly is its purity and, above all. the long time given to its combustion and subsequent beating. If you saw its beauty you wouldn't think it dear at $1OO a pound. ."-Phila- delphia Bulletin.
The Press., 1910-02-23

loyal affection Twice had she been introduced to the hated Howard and twice had she afterward cut him dead on the highway. She remembered the look of mingled anger and admiration on his face when she had last met him, and she remembered with sense of discontinue the sweeping courtesy of his manner as he backed his horse into the brier hedge to permit her to pass.
 How Virginia hated the enemy Of the house of Roswell! Cousin Elm incline Vernet. with whom Virginia. lived. was not Roswell and had not that bitterness toward the Howard faction, If Mrs. Vernet had been per mitted to have her way young How ard would have met warm welcome within her hospitablc doors when he returned from his long sojourn at a northern university. -$.. "
 It was the 22d of February. and it was the occasion Of the masked ball at the Oaks. where all the guests were to appear ill colonial garb and for which Virginia Roswell was now pISpAH4uS' SnS POWNcIcu uGC.t. uGAI and pinned red rose ill the snowy pile. She donned the white satin. pet ticoat and pale blue overdress. ,., She tied black velvet ribbon about her pretty throat, and the pearl pendant nestled in the sweet hollow just be- low. When she had drawn on pair of long gloves she caught up her fan and took few steps of the stately minuet.
 There was tap at the door, and a young mulattO girl entered. "Fo' de tan. Miss 'Ginia, didn't low you'd be dressed So soon. I comed jes',
 ''Never mind, Hannah" returned Miss Roswell amiably. fI got along very nicely indeed. Is Mrs. Vernet ready?"
 "Yes, ma'am, Mis- Emmeline she been down in de drawin' room fo' de las ha'f hour"
 "Bring my carriage shoes. then. Hannah, and my cloak
 Five minutes later Mrs. Vernet, ar rayed in a sumptuous gown of purple brocade and yellow lace. hid her mag nificence beneath a long cloak and joined her niece in the wide hall. '.
 Am l not gorgeous, Emmelfnew cried Virginia gayIy. with deep cour- tesy to the elder woman.
 You are very lovely, my dear" re-
The Press., 1910-02-23
Work of the Eartbworr.

When we behold a wide. turf cov- cred expaURp we should remember that It's sInOOthness. on which so much of it's beauty depends. is, mainly due 10 all the inequalities having been slowly leveled by worms. It Is d marvellous reflection that the whole ot the super ficial mold over any such expanse has passed and will pass again every few years through the bodies of worms. The blow k one of the most ancient and most valuable of mans inventions. but long before he existed the land was. in fact, regularly pIowed by earth worms. 1t may be doubted whether there are many other animals which have played SO important part in the history of the world as have these low ly. organized creatures. Some other animals. however. still more IOwly or ganized- namely, cOrals-have done far more conspicuous work in having con structed innumerable reefs and iSla uds in the great oceans. but these are aI- most confined to the tropical zones.