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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
BURTON.

Special Correspondence to the Herald
The creamery being built by T. L.
Krutz here is nearing completion and
will soon be ready for installing the
machinery.
A great many in this vicinity were
engaged the past week in storing ice
for their next summer s use.
Jas. EIwell who was formerly night
operator at Mccartney is now station
ed at Dewey.
The bills are ont announcing Jos.
Stoll's auction sale on Tuesday Jan.
Gath.
John J. Martin town treasurer was
at Lancaster last Wednesday and
settled up with the county treasurer
for the state tax due FROM this town,
Harvey Reed of Cassville visited
here a few days last week
Eli Redman and family of Patch
Grove visited here last week at the
home of Mr.. Redman's father.
Quite a number from this vicinity
attended the Telephone meeting at
Beetown last Wednesday.
The local camp of Woodman Install
ed their officers Thursday evening Jan.
18th. G. w. Nickles acted as Install
ing officer. After the ceremonies an
oyster supper was served and all en-
joyed a good time. Six new members
have been added to the camp since
Jan 1st
Tommy. little son of Mrs. Geo.
Garner had the misfortune to break a
leg near the hip joint last Friday at
school while sleigh riding, DR.. Kraut
of Beetown was called to adjust the
fractured bone.
VIM. Hurst of Mt. Hope was visit
ing relatives here several days last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mink were in
Cassville last Thursday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Rice The deceased
is a grandmother of Mrs. Mink
Two Of Anthony Knoke's children
who have been quite sick are better at
this writing.
Ed Reed is now stationed at Nc
Cartney as night operator.
Harry Slaght agent at Mccartney
is taking a forced vacation on account
of sickness.
Geo. E. johnson Of Lancaster was
in our vicinity few days last week
and attended the Woodman installa-
ton
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
The Dancing School.

Prof F. w. Kehl, of Madison
gave the first lesson in dancing Tues
day evening of last week to a class of
over eighty. The second lesson was
given last night and the other six of
the series, every two weeks. Prof.
Kehl is one of the best known dane
ing masters in America and our young
people will never have a better OPP
portunity to learn the terpischorean
art The prices per lesson are
Ladies so cents; boys under Is, 30
cents; boys over is, rs cents. These
include the social dance from 8 to -.
Fifty cents per couple will be
charged for the social dance. The
check room Will be free to pupils
Additional information may be had
from Dr. @. G. NARROW.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
THE NJ. VI. A. DANCE
WAS GREAT SUCCESS
Largely Attended and Cleared
$50 Over Expenses.
Large Crowd also Listened With Inter
est to Address by National Aect-
urer c. B. Whelan.

One of the most popular and flour.
ishing fraternal orders in Lancaster is
Sylvan Camp of the Modern Woodmen
of America. Whenever the Woodmen,
or their auxiliary order, the Royal
Neighbora, have q social junction, 1t
usually receives a large and enthusi-
astic attendance,
This explains the fact that the
Woodman dance given at Knapp's rink
last Thursday evening was the most
successful event Of the kind that has
been held this season. This rink pro-
vldes one Of the largest and best dane
ing halls in the state and 125 dance
tickets were sold for this occasion,
while spectators in sufficient numbers
to take up all the available room not
used by the dancers bought tickets for
the occasion. The net proceeds after
all bills were paid amounted to over
fifty dollars. Music was furnished by
the Dubuque Harp Orchestra.
Preceding the dance installation OF
officers of the Woodman camp took
place at Woodman hall, where a most
excellent address was made by Q. E.
Whelan, national lecturer Of the order,
and the members were so highly
pleaed with his talk that he was in
duced to attend the dance and deliver
a shor6 address there.
Mr.. Whelan is a very rapid speaker.
He was introduced by judge E. B.
Goodsell and in 20 minute talk gave
in a very pleasing and entertaining
manner one of the best explanations
of the beauties and benefits OF frater-
nalism and benefit insurance-particu'
larly the Woodman kind of insurance
we have ever listened to- And we
believe that was the general verdict
of all who heard him,
It is the policy of the M. w. A.
order to skip an assessment whenever
the condition of the benefit fluid makes
such thing practicable and advisable.
which makes the cost Of insurance in
the order very low. Two assessments,
those Of February and March, were
skipped last year, and announcement
is now made that there will be no
assessment for the month of January
this year, which is looked upon as q
good omen for the coming year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
HERBERT VAN DUSEN
BURNED TO DEATH.
BY Gas Stove Explosion in His
Room at Hotel.
Former Lancaster Boy Was Travelling
With Show This Season.---Death
Occurred at GAINESVILLE, 0.

News was received yesterday that
Herbert Van Dusen. the youngest son
Of Mrs. W. Fl. Van Dusen of this
city, had been fatally burned the day
previous in a GAINESVILLE. Ohio, hotel.
A gas stove standing in the room he
occupied exploded and shortly after he
was taken from the building death en-
sued.
"A later dispatch stated that the
body would arrive in Lancaster today.
Funeral services will be held at the
home here Friday morning and the
body of the young man will then be
taken to Mineral Point and laid to
rest by the side of his father the late
DR.. Van Dusen.
At the time of his death Herbert
Van Dusen was twenty four years of
age. The early part Of his life was
spent in Montfort where his father
practiced medicine for a number of
years.
In 1908 the family moved to Ian
caster where Herbert en- s9red the high
school from which he was graduated
in 1904. In the high school the young
man showed unusual talent in oratory,
besides being exceptionally bright in
other branches. He was th8 winner
of the Judge Mills oratorical prize in
1904.
Two years later he entered the
theatrical profession, his speciality
being Shakesperian roles to which he
gave his deepest study. He aspired
to climb high in the profession and
those who knew his talent predicted
that he would not be disappointed in
his ambition. At the time Of his
dea ia he was a member of the Eleanor
Otis Company
He is survived hg mother, two
sisters Mrs. Al Hunsaker and Miss
Elsie Van Dusen of Lancaster and two
brothers Harmon and Frank, OF Madi-
son and Chicago, respectively.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
Mcdonald BendOrf Nuptials.

The home of Mrs. Jno. Bendorf was
the scene Of a very pretty affair last
Wednesday evening, Jan. II, when
her daughter Miss Laura, and Robert
Mcdonald were united IN holy we'd
lock.
Many relatives and friends as
sembled to witness the happy event.
AT eight O'Clock the bridal party
marched down stairs to the soft,
sweet, strains of silver chimes
which was beautifully rendered by
Miss Edna Richardson, the little
cousin of the groom.
The bridal marty, which consisted
OF the groom and his attendant John
Bendorf brother of the bride, and the
bride with her attendant Miss Alice
Mcdonald, sister of the groom, took
their places in the southeast corner of
the parlor which was beautifully de-
corated with blue and white stream
ers and white balls, where Rev. Aug.
Cramer, Of the Presbyterian church
spoke the solemn words which made
Miss Bendorf and Mr.. Mcdonald man
and wife.
After congratulations we're offered
bounteous supper prepared by the
bride and her mother was served.
Misses Nellie Wieland, Ruth Hodoval,
Leta Gelbach, Nellie and Marie Nc
Donald and Emma Koeller acted as
mattresses.
Many beautiful and useful presents
were received by this worthy young
couple, so many it fact, that neither
space nor time will allow the writer
to publish them.
Miss Bendorf is one Of Hurricane S
most beloved and respected young
ladies, and Mr. Mcdonald is one Of
South Lancaster's best and most in
dustrious young men. They have a
large circle Of friends who wish
them joy, happiness and prosperity in
their new life upon which they have
just entered.
The bride was beautifully attired
in white messeline and the groom
wore conventional black.
After joyously spending the even
ing in talking and merry making the
guests departed at late hour.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
ChiIdren's Party.

The annual party for children will
be given at the rink Saturday even
ing, Jan. 2lst. by the Woman s Club.
The party will last from to 10
the doll carriage parade, said by
many to be the prettiest sight Of the
year. will take place as usual.
All the little girls are asked to
Join in this parade, and they may
carry their dolls if they wish.
Children from distance will be
welcome too. The Gibson harp
orchestra has been engaged to furnish
music for the children s party. This
is an unusually fine orchestra, con-
sisting of five performers. They will
render some special concert numbers,
and play during the entire evening
making a high class entertainment for
a low price.
Admission to adults, 20 cents, chill
dren over 5, 10 cents, under 5, free.
No one over 13 will be allow | on
the floor, but all will be welcome as
spectators.
Ice cream cones and home made
candy will be on sale.
Use Of check room free to children.
Extra chairs will be provided and
every effort made to insure a pleasant
evening to both children and older
nennla -C0mmittee
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
Klindt- Geiger Store Record Breaker.

The largest, longest, strongest and
finest store building in Grant county
is nearing completion says the Cass-
Vile Index: it is the property OF Otto
T. Geiger and is occupied by Klindr,
Geiger & Co. on the site of the old
store in that village.
Steam heated and Of modern con-
struction from cellar to garrett. Has
more selling space under one roof than
any three or four stores in any town
in the county This is not Boosting
these facts are not far fetched.
The huge structure stands as a
monument to the thrift and enterprise
of it's owner Also a constant reminder
of the successful activity Of that SUB
stantial business frm-Klindt, Geiger
& Co., all the years past here in their
own town, Cassville
Won't have long to wait for stroll
through this archaeological establish
ment. And William Ford, architect
and builder, intends to finish mis- part
of the work by tomorrow evening
and get his building machinery and
other tools loaded into a car and sent
to Jansevllle. Mr.. Ford is a skillfull
workman; years of study and practice
have given him an extensive know
ledge in his calling.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
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Six packed houses greeted the
motion picture presentation of Neil
Burgess great American drama The
County Fair" at the Orpheum theater
Wednesday and Thursday nights. The
County Fair is the picture play for
which the Selig Company obtained
local coloring by staging several Of
the scenes at the 1910 Galena fair.
AS this fact was generally advertised
Lancaster people were curious to dis
cover whether any one they knew
got into the picture. The various
scenes we're very realistic especially
that showing how Gold Molasse -
won the running race and incidental
ly lifed mortgage for $500 off
Miss Abbey s" farm to the obvious
discomfature of Cyrus Hammerhead.
The remainder of the the program
was up to the Orpheum standard.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
BIGGEST BATTLESHIP.
Arkansas, Most Powerful Fighting Ma
chine, Takes to the Water.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan, IA. -
Splashed with traditional bottle Of
champagne, the battleship Arkansas,
the largest warship ever constructed
in this country, was launched this
afternoon from the yards of the New
York Shipbuilding company at Cam
den, N. j. Miss Mary Macon, daugh-
ter of Representative Robert B. Macon
of Helena. Ark, was the sponsor for
the ship. When complete the Arkan-
sas will have the greatest gun power
in broadside fire Of any ship afoat
The main armament will consist Of
twelve 12-inch breech loading guns
mounted in six heavy armor protected
turrets. For defense against torpedo
boat attacks there will be a battery of
twenty-one 5inch rapid fire guns.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
Royal Arch MasOns Installation.

At the annual installation Of
officers Of Lancaster Chapter No. p,
R. A. NJ, last week, the following
officers were installed under direction
of installing officer A. ]. Wieden-
beck
High Priest-R. A. Watkins.
King-Geo. s. Rockwell.
Scribe--R. B. Showalter.
Secretary-F. w. Rafferty,.
Royal Arch Captain-W. A. John
son.
Principal Sojourn9r-L. D. East
man.
Capt. of the Host-E. E. Mccoy.
Master 1st Veil-Al Budworth.
Master I'd Yeil-E. B. Goudsell.
Master Sd Veil-Geo F. Goble.
Sentinel Harry Glngrich.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
Different Arrangements.

Joseph Kahaut and Mary Sivtak,
both Of Castle Rock
Louis Klein and Annie L. Schauf,
both of Cassville.
John Fred Wlof. Haspers, Iowa and
Myrtle Bass, Beetown,
Walter Temperly and Maude Fowler
both of Hazel Green.
Ernest Lee and Hannah Wehnke,
both of Lima.
Walter ]. steil. Highland and
Josephine Kramer, Wingville.
Joseph Schneider and Regina
Placke, both of jamestown.
Nicholas O. Wagner, Dubuque and
Bertha Kirchberg, Jamestown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18

january 20 is Mckinley Day.
Upon this date every citizen should
wear a carnation to show his venera-
tion and respect for the martyred
president. The observance of Carnation
Day was not as general among Ian
caster people as it should have been
last year. This year it should not be
overlooked The Carnation league
has issued a circular which reads as
follows: 1.-The life, character and
services of William Mckinley will
never pass from the memory Of the
people. In his death the nation suffer
ed the loss of a man beloved by ALL
The people cannot have too many days
to show their appreciation Of such
men as this martyred President. The
thoughtful observance of each ami
versary tends to keep the patriotism
Of the people to its highest pitch and
we may be sure that were the soul of
William Mckinley to look down it
would infuse some Of his love for the
nation in the hsarts of his fellow
beings"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
Prompt Settlement Wanted.

Having sold our feed mill it be-
comes necessary for us to ask an i'm
mediate settlement with everybody
against whom we have accounts, as
we intend moving away from Lancas-
ter. Any accounts not paid or settle
ment arranged for before January 10.
will be collected by law. We will
be at the store of G. w. Burrows to
make collections, after January 1st.
43tfc Geo Ludvik e Son
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
Farmers Fight TubercuIin Law.

A mass meeting of Iowa county
farmers which was attended by over
500 persons, was held in Dodgeville
last week to protest against the
present law relating to tuberculosis
and the testing of cattle, 1t was
claimed by the speakers that the law
does not do justice to the Trainer and
an organized effort will be made to
have 1t repealed by the present legis-
lature.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
High School Athletes Elect Officers.

AT a meeting of the high school
athletic association Monday evening
the following officers were elected +:
President, Glenn Nathan; vice presi-
dent, Clyde Roth; secretary. Walter
Damn treasurer, Ralph Stone; officers
of the baseball team captain, Ralph
Stone manager, Glen Nathan; track
team captain, Walter Damn
manager, Clarence Rech. The boys
intend to make this successful year
in athletics. If suitable room can
be found a basket ball team will be
organized
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
Farm For Sale.

The late home farm of Henry
Baker, deceased, in Linden township,
Iowa county, consisting of 338 acres
in good state Of cultivation, with
good ii room dwelling, barns and
other good out buildings; has running
water. plenty of timber. Would
make good stock and dairy farm.
Inquire of A Lincoln Baker, Admin
istrator, Cobb, Wis. 39tfc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18

-Supt Brokert will hold a teach
ers meeting in Bloomington Satur-
day, January 81. A feature of the
institute will be an illustrated lecture
Friday evening Jan. 20. "Colors of
Birds. Butterflies and Other Animals
by Prof. W. Fl. Dudley of the Platte
Vile Normal The regular work in
the institute will be in charge of
Prof Thos, Gentle of Platteville and
Supt. Brockert. The program on
Saturday morning will be opened by
musical selection by the Glee Club Of
Bloomington high school. The work
in reading will be exemplifed by a
class in charge of Miss Della Costley.
The work in arithmetic will also be
oxemplified by a class directed by
Miss Olive Keeler. Others on the
program are Misses Mary Gasser and
Inez Jordan, of Bloomington; Prin.
E. W. Bowen, of Bagley: Prin. L. K.
Lewis, of Patch Grove; and S. E.
Pearson, of Bloomington.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
Stockholders Meeting.

The Adams Patent Wheel Company
will hold its Stockholders meeting at
its factory Office in Cassville Wis.
on Thursday. February, 2 1911, at
O'Clock m for the purpose of
electing a board of directors and the
transaction Of sucn other business as
may properly come before it.
41w1c Peter p Adams, Pres.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
Carpet Weaving.

Parties desiring weaving done will
find it to their interest to consult me.
Prices are very reasonable aud work
will be satisfactory. S. E. KNOX.
Second door east of Baxter & Draper's
Creamery, Lancaster, Wis. 3wc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
POLLOCK WANTS JOB.
Seeks the Position of Executive Clerk
in the Office of Gov. McGovern.

According to staff correspondent
Of the Milwaukee Journal, the pssi
tion Of executive clerk in the Office OF
Gov. McGovarn is sought by Burne
POLLOCK, junior editor of The Teller.
of this city. The place pays $500 a
year and is now held by Ralph Thur
Der, who is a hold over from the
Davidson administration. The Cover
nor has already recognized Grant
county in the appointment of Bon.
Duncan McGregor. Of Platteville, as
his private secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
For Sale or Rent.

Eleven room house on corner lot in
third ward, Lancaster, two blocks
south and one block west from court
house. Good cellar under entire
house. good cistern, cement walks,
etc. Would easily accommodate two
families. Inquire Of Andrew Brown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18

The Cooper Wagon, Buggy and Sleigh
Co, Dubuque, Iowa, pays $4,000 per cord
for second growth white oak. Write for
specifications. 43 4w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
Boice Creek Cemetery Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Boice
Creek Cemetery Association will be
held at the Boice Creek church on
Tuesday afternoon Jan "A, at
o oclck. All interested are earnestly
requested to attend,
Mrs. August Roesch, Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
For Sale.

I have for sale at at my farm 3
miles west of Lancaster. on the Bee
town road, II good. red steer calves,
also a quantity Of Alsyke clover seed.
One bushel Will SOW 10 acres. Call or
phone Frank Belscamper, Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18
Baptist Church.

Sabbath School next Sunday at 8 80.
At 10 40 preaching service by Rev.
George Bresee. Subject "Growth in
Grace.
Evening service at Z $50, subject
1.-The Three Fires.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18

The young people Of Lancaster
have enjoyed themselves to the utmost
coasting the past week The favorite
hills for this spot in Lancaster are
what are known locally as Carter s
Hill, the Town Hill and Nathan 8
Hill. A few accidents have married the
coastIng game this season but the un-
fortunate person in each case is re-
covering nicely Th9 old fashioned
schooner composed Of long plank
supported by two small sleds seems to
retain its popularity among the local
devotees Of the winter pastime al
though there are numerous new
tangled sleds on the market equipped
with all manner of ingenious steering
devices At this time of the year the
kids" always find delight in catch
ing on bobs'' and the 1911 season has
proved no exception to the general
rule. The cry Of ''whip behind" is
occasionally heard but seldom needed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-01-18

AT a meeting Of the Grant County
Fire Insurance Co held at Blooming
ton Wednesday morning the annual
report of S. A. Hatch was presented
and accepted The report shows the
total receipts for the past year to have
been $40, 629. 80 and the disbursements.
$18. 884 80, leaving balance on hand
January. 1911 of $745 80. A. J.
Frazier and Lincoln Abraham. of
Bloomington, were elected as directors
to succeed themselves and Lewis
BETTER to succeed Samuel Kitto The
hold over directors in this company
are Griffin Hickok, Jacob Schreiner,
S. A. Ratch and Ell. c.. Enke, of
Bloomington G. P. Him, Of Fenni-
more and G. II. Basford, of this city.
At the close Of the annual meeting
the directors held their meeting and
reelected the old officers as follows !:
H. c. Enke, president; G. P. Him,
vice president and s. A. Hauch, secre-
tary and treasurer.
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