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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
THE LENTEN SEASON
IS NOW WITH US.
Its Origin and Its Significance Forty
Days of Fasting Ending
With Easter

Wednesday. March 1st, was Ash
Wednesday or the beginning of Lent,
the annual season of fasting lin the
spring observed by many churches as a
preparation for the great feast of East
err. The duration of Lent is forty
days. the six Sundays occurring in this
period are excluded from Lent for the
reason that Sunday is ALWAYS a feast,
hence they are called Sundays in, not
of, Lent.
In the early church, the duration
of Lent either was not fixed or varied
in the churches in different places,
but from the early part of the Fourth
century, the period of fasting appears
to have approximated more or less
closely in most places to forty days.
In the eastern church, Lent, called
often Great Lent or the Great Feast,
to distinguish it from three other per-
iods of fasting to which the name
Lent is applied by western writer's,
begins on Monday after Quinquages-
ina.
The forty days are recorded as be
ing kept after the example Of Moses
and Elijah and above all as commem-
Grating the fasting of Christ.
In the middle ages when Lent was
applied to other seasons of fasting, the
spring fast was called Great Lent or
Clear Lent, the latter name probably
alIuding to the preceding confession
and absolution Elk
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
Another Week.

Union evangelistic services are con-
tinuing this week in the Congrega-
tional church. Rev, j. 9. Redding
remains at the earnest request of those
who have been hearing him for the
past three weeks. 1t is not the desire
of those who are responsible BILE for these
meetings that they be considered as in
any degree or manner opposed to the
services being conducted in the
Methodist church. The coincidence
Of dates is due to unforeseen circum-
stances which neither the evangelists
nor the local pastors controlled.
Neither church could have held all of
both congregations on Sunday. There
are plenty of people to fill both
churches to overlooking every even
ing A cordial welcome will be
found at either church and the same
call extended in the name of Jesus
Christ. The success of these meetings
is largely dependent upon the loyalty
and activity of those who call them
selves Christians. There are those
who have long been praying for real
revival in Lancaster. There are in
dications that it is here. Are we ready
for it7 What are we going to do
about it. w. Fl. Hannaford
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
Something About Sweet Corn.

Considerable space has been used by
agricultural papers in discussing the
merits of various Sweet Corns. Of
course, every writer has his favorlte
variety, and argues strongly in favor
of his selection. One thing is notice
able, however, and that is the almost
unanimous agreements on the merits
of the medium early varieties.
Crosby's and Perry's Sugar are always
prime favorites, but few years ago a
new VARIETY was introduced that has
already put these two in the "has
been" list. We refer to the Golden
Nugget. variety that produces ears
fully seven inches long, that are filled
with sweet and milky kernals, while
the flavor is fit for the palate of an
epicure.
Vick's Garden and Floral Guide for
1911 describes this corn, as we'll as
two new field corns, and many other
valuable vegetable and floral novelties.
A free copy will be mailed to any one
who sends their name and address on
postal to James Vick's Sons, 143
Main Street, Rochester, New York.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
Big Returns From Grams by Wisconsin
Farmers.

That members of the Wisconsin Ex-
pertinent Association, which consists
of over 1, 500 former students of the
University of Wisconsin College of
Agriculture, sold nov less than $780,
900 worth of selected seed grains last
Director Fl L. Russell of the Wiscon-
sin Experiment Station, just issued
One member of the experiment az
sociation reported for a portion of
season only, seed sales aggregating
$15, 600.
The work of revolutionizing the
type of seed grain throughout the
state IS being pushed py the depart
ment of agronomy of the state uni
versity with much vigor. Member
ship IN the experiment association
which is a unique organization of it's
kind, entities the holder to receive
small assignment of the selected and
pedigreed grains that have been de-
veloped at the university. These are
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year, and by the second season. the
grower is in a position to market this
selected seed at good price.
The introduction of this seed i'm
provement work has markedly affected
the types Of seed used in the state.
Mixed and scrub varieties are now be-
ing replaced by pedigreed stocks
throughout Wisconsin.
Other efforts at pure bred seed dis
semination have been inaugurated dur
ing the year by organizing three
bankers associations at New Rich
mond. Bloomington, and Mineral
Point. The university station has
furnished the seed which has been
distributed through the medium of
locals banks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
Lancaster Violin School

This is the greatest opportunity
this and nearby towns have ever had
in excellent violin instruction. Mr..
Harry E. Gross has had more than
eight years experience teaching music
in New York.
The course of study is the con-
servatory method, which comprises
private instruction, ensemble playing,
duets. string quartets, etc. Those who
contemplate the study of violin
should call on or write to him at once
at the Crosby residence, because those
who commence now, get the first
chance of joining the Juvenile
orchestra of Lancaster. The number
of applicants to the orchestra will be
limited to twenty. 2w1c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
LANCASTER TO HAVE
DOLLAR SALE DAYS
Merchants Plan a Remarkable
Trade Boosting Event.
Dates Not Quite Determined Upon, but
viii Probably be Announced
Next Week.

It is commonly known fact that
Lancaster offers the best advantages as
trading point of any city in South
western Wisconsin. Our stores are
large and we'll lighted; the stocks
carried are larger and more complete
than are usually found in cities even
considerably bigger than this; the
merchants are up to date in buying
and selling methods and competition
is sufficiently keen to keep prices as
low at all times as sound business
principles will warrant In con-
sequence this city has long been a
favorite trading point for large sec
tion of country, people coming here
from all parts of the country to do
their heavy buying.
1t has been resolved, however,
among the various merchants, to
unite for two special days in the
Offering of extraordinary bargains
as an inducement for everybody to
buy largely upon those days and
especially for purchasers from a dis
lance, who perhaps do not ordinarily
trade in Lancaster. to come here and
get acquainted, to inspect the COM
plete and beautiful stocks OF goods, in
the belief that the citys trade will be
permanently enlarged thereby.
More extended particulars will be
published in the newspapers next
week and the various stores will have
advertisements showing the special
bargains they offer for a big round
dollar on those two special days.
Those whose stocks do not furnish
facilities for Offering at one dollar
articles that ordinarily sell consider
ably higher will make substantial re-
duction in the price of certain articles
that will be an equally attractive in
ducement for all to purchase on one of
those two days
Watch the Herald's columns during
the next two weeks for full particulars
and special advertisements.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
PREPARE TO HONOR
OUR SOLDIER DEAD
Public Meeting Announced by the May
or to Make Preparation for
Memorial Day

There will be meeting of the
citizens of Lancaster, at the Office of
the Chief of Police, in the city hall.
on Thursday. March 9 at 7 80 p. III.
for the purpose of making arrange
ments for a memorial day program.
In order to secure speaker of
ability, it will be necessary to make
our plans early. and 1 respectfully
urge that there be full attendance of
both men and women.
Please notice that the date has been
changed from the 10th to the 9th on
account of the opening day at the new
library coming on the 10th. Remem-
Der the day, Thursday.
JOSEPH T. BENNETT, Mayor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
Veteran Editor Dead.

William D. Merrill, editor of the
Prairie du CHEN Court er, for the past
30 years died at his home Saturday
after short illness. Editor Merrill
was one of the Oldest newspaper men
in the state. He was born in New
York in 1910. His father moved to
this state in the early tifties and took
charge of the mechanical department
of the Milwaukee Sentinel. Later he
purchased the Prairie du Chen
Courier which his son edited from
1856 UP to his death without missing
an issue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
A Farewell arty
Crowded out last week.

Crowded out last week.
On the evening of February II, a
goodIy number of friends and neigh
bors assembled at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnnie Taylor on Pleasant Ridge
to wish them God speed in the new
home to which they will soon move
The gathering was a complete sur
prise On MIS- Taylor. When the
first neighbor arrived she was not
mystifed for these neigh bors frequent
ly spend an evening at the next home !;
but when she went to the kitchen
and spied the we'll filled baskets we
had the pleasure of witnessing a
complete surprise. We will not tell
all the things that Mrs. Taylo said
and did in these few moments. After
laughingly assuring her that we had
not come to rob her but to spend the
evening with them she was piloted
up stairs and when she returned her
face was wreathed in smiles and she
was ready to entertain her guests as
only Mrs. Taylor knows how to do.
After spending the evening in a
pleasant manner the guests departed
in the wee hours of the night wishing
the Taylor family joy and prosperity
IN their new home.
AS token of the esteem of their
friends and neighbors they were pre-
sented with beautiful Norris chair.
When the mother sits in this chair at
the story hour when her days work is
over we simply ask that she sometimes
weave into her stories thought of
her old friends and nelghbors that they
have lett on Pleasant Ridge. The
Taylor family have lived on the New
man farm for seven years. They re-
Gently purchased farm near Beetown
on which they will make their future
home.
Not only the parents will be missed
in our community but the children
will be greatly missed both in the
school and the Sunday School. The
following were guests at the party
Mr. and Mrs. Will Kroening and
daughter Marguerite; Mr.. and Mrs.
Chris Nelson; Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Harasha and son George; James
Thorpe; Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bass and
amily; Herman Schwantes and son
quart; Misses ALMA and Leila Schwan-
es Miss Jennie Hoffman; Frank B.
nd Paul w. Mclean; Misses Minnie
nd Edith Kroening Mr.. and Mrs,
}arl Sager and family; Mr.. and Mrs.
ian Hoffman aud family. A Friend
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
Agents Wanted.

A young man or woman who can
devote all or part of his or her time
driving through the country and TAX
ing orders for an article Of value to
every farmer. No investment requir-
ed. Position permanent with an as
sured good income. Applicants will
please give the names of three respon-
sible business men for references as to
ability and character and at the same
time state whether you can devote all
or part OF your time to the work and
what territory you can cover. P. o.
Box 907, Des Moines, Ia.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY
Citizen Thinks They Should be
Freely Given Now.
Splendid Gift of the Late Governor Ry-
land Should Have Generous
Support of People.

The citizens of Lancaster and
vicinity are to be congratulated in
having the most beautifully situated
library building in the state of Wis
consin, the gift of the Hon. Geo. w.
Ryland. deceased.
The city fathers have been generous
in the appropriation of funds to the
library and the Library Board wish
to thank them for their interest in the
building up of this popular institu-
tion.
Gov. Ryland did his part magni-
ficently, the council is doing all that
it feels it can, the State of Wisconsin
has contributed the services of it's
most experienced librarian, Miss Ken
nedy, to assist Miss McNair in prepar-
ing for the formal opening of the
library, which will take place Friday
afternoon, March 10th.
Now, what will we as individual
citizens do?
The library needs new books, q
great many of them. autobiographies,
works on travel, scientific works.
popular novels of good moral tone,
in fact the Library Board has prepar-
ed list of desirable books necessary.
Let us do our part and, however
small it will be appreciated. The.
books needed cost from fortytwo cents
up to one dollar and fifty cents each
We can contribute such sum as we see
fit toward the purchase of such books
and help in that way, or those who
feel that thew would like to contribute
books instead of money can look over
their private libraries and select there
from good works and donate them.
The writer understands that it is
the intention of the Library Board to-
procure an engraved plate with which
to mark each book donated and ac-
cepted. or each book purchased with
money contributed, showing the
donors name. the plate to be in some
what this form:
Donated to the Lancaster Public.
Library by-----. Lancaster, Wis
consin.
Every home in Lancaster has ex-
cellent books suitable for the library
and we all can select some and SUBJ
nit them for acceptance, numbers can
and undoubtedly will contribute sums
of money to purchase books needed.
A subscription list will be in the
keeping of Miss McNair on the OPEN
ing afternoon and thereafter, and
persons desiring TO subscribe may do
so privately by calling her attention
to their wish.
A good many can give both books
and money Let us do all we can and
do it now. We men may not be
present at the opening, SO let US slip
our wives or daughters five or ten
and they will gladly represent us.
A CITIZEN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
Revolt That Failed.

Littleman made up his mind that
he was Lot going to be ruled any
longer by his wife, relates Harper's.
So when he went home at noon he
called out imperiously-"Mrs. Little
mani" Mrs Litt1eman came out Of
the kitchen with a dishcloth tied
around her head and rolling-pin in
her hand. We'll, sir" she said, what
will you have?" Littleman staggered,
put braced up. "Jane, I want you to
understand he tapped his breast
dramatically am the engineer of
this establishment" ooh, you are,
are you? Well, William, want you
20 understand that l." and she looked
dangerous, 81 am the boiler that will
blow up and throw the engineer over
into the next county. Do you hear the
steam escaping, William?" William
heard it, and he meekly inquired if
there was any assistance he could rem
der in the homework
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
History of q weddino Rim

The ring used in the wedding Of Sir
Harry and Lady Verney is a ring
which has been used for centuries in
the wedding ceremonies of the family.
and is cherished as a precious heir
loom, says the Pail Mall Gazette. It
contains an excellent miniature Of
Charles l., encircled with diamonds.
and was given by that monarch to
Sir Edmund Verney, his marshal and
standard bearer, who fell at Edge Hill
on October %, 1912. Sir Edmund's
body was never ound. only a severed
hand bearing on one of its fingers this
very ring, which was soon identified
as his. The hand was buried in the
family burial place, and the ring has
during succeeding generations been
religiously treasured by the owners
of Clayton house.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
Dickens Read in All Countries.

Dickens public passes beyond the
bounds of our empire. There is Amer
ica-with its 100000 of people and
its widespread, its fervent regard for
Dickens. There i France, where
Daudet could write Little Nell and
Paul Dombey came e me as a reve-
lat1on Of purity and innocence" There
IS Germany, where, as BUnson said:
Dickens compels tears and laughter
amongst Germans as amongst his own
people. There is Russia. where
Tolstoy relates that he found the
Christmas Carol in the cabins of the
humblest serfs, and where oliver
Twist" and Nicholas Nickleby" are
read in seven different translations
IN the realms of the czar.-The Dick.
ension
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
Card of Thanks.

We wish through this medium to
express our sincere and heartfelt
thanks to our neighbors and friends
for their kind assistance and ready
sympathy in our double affection
through the death of two sons, only a
few days apart We shall always re-
member you with gratitude.
Mrs. Kate Muench and Family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
Different Arrangements

Ben Fl. Stottler, Sheridan, Ind. !,
and Dollie Hayden. Beetown.
George Edge, EIlenboro and
Lillian Edna Burr, Little Grant.
Joseph Straka, Crawford Co. and
Nellie Sowkup, Muscoda.
George w. Robinson and May M.
Thomas, both of Beetown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
Emmanuel Church.
Rev. Myron C. Argus, Rector.

There will be no services on Sunday.
March 18th. Sunday school as usual at $780,
Wednesdays and Fridays
HOIy 'oO
Morning Prayer AID Litany ............. 1000
Evening Prayer ............ ..-.--..... 7:30
There will be choir practice in the church
on Tuesday afternoon at four O'Clock.
Saint Agnes Guild will meet with Mrs.
Tenant on Wednesday evening at eight
o'clock
Saint Mary's Chapter of the Junior Auxi-
liary will meet with Mrs. ClementsOn on
Saturday afternoon at three o'clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-03-08
Uncle Eben,

Some men," said Uncle Eben,'' has
a way of tellin' you to be good dat
soun's like dey thought dey was i'm.
provin' on de Ten Commandments"
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-17

Time and space forbids our quoting further prices and the above will give you an idea as to the prices which will be in vogue at this Great Bankrupt Sale. Come early and get your choice. Every article in the house must be sold as above stated---in 30 Days---at any price.
The Forrest City times., 1911-03-17

Time and space forbids our quoting further prices and the above will give you an idea as to the prices which will be in vogue at this Great Bankrupt Sale. Come early and get your choice. Every article in the house must be sold as above stated-.-in 30 Days.--at any price.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-10-27

Devoe; he still has q stronger
paint than any one of the seven.
The seven are sold at one price
SD IL gallon; common price
of second-rate paint is Sl.5o. 1t
takes s gallons Devoe to paint a
small house, and II of average
paint; s gallons costs less than
-; the price is more than offset
by less gallons.
1t cost 81 to 81 a day to get
paint on; a day is gallon; 81 TO
SIC more to paint the more gal
Ions paint; 81 to SIC less for
painting the less-gallons paint.
The difference in first cost OF
the two jobs is Sl4 to 81. and
which wears best do you think
It's the less gallons paint be
cause of its strength
There are plenty of people TO
buy those sc sausages.
Yours truly
+. w. DEVOE & co
The Citizens Drug Co. sell our
paint. So
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-10-27
At THE OPERA HOUSE
0rville Mathews and Company Fri
day and Saturday Nights.

Mr.. Orville A. Mathews and
Miss Cecile Elliott with select
cast supporting them will he at
the Opera house to night and to
morrow night, Friday and Satur-
day. To night they present
Kentucky Sue" a romance Of
the Bluegrass state, story
with the perfume of the sweet
magnolas. Tomorrow night the
play is a 3-act western comedy,
Another Mans Wife," IA rolliclIs
ing good comedy.
Mr.. Mathews is son OF Capt.
j. G.. Mathews who was in the
Wholesale business in Jefferson
just after the war. Young Mr..
Mathis has gained an enviable
reputation as one of the best
young actors Of the day and he
is fast climbing to the top in his
profession, Miss Cecile Elliott,
the leading lady was here three
years ago as Mercedes" in
Monte Christie" and has a host
of personal friends and acquaint-
ances. The supporting east is
exceptionally good and the en-
gagement of this company will
be Of unusual interest TO theatre
gOerS.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-10-27
The Revival.

The Revival was started in
the First Methodist church last
Sunday and on account Of being
detained at Mineral Wells, Evan
gelist d. l.. Coale and singer,
Otis Downs, they did not reach
here till Tuesday afternoon, and
held the first service that night.
Rev. n. j. Hayes, the pastor,
preached a fine sermon Sunday
morning and carried on the meet
ing till the arrival of Rev. Coale.
Services have been conducted
morning and night ever since.
The attendance is fairly good,
but could be much better if the
members would attend them
selves. This non-interest by
members is unchristian like and
in lack of respect to an evange-
list from abroad, who was asked
here to hold this meeting and
sufficient notice of the date was
given. Evangelist Coale is a
faithful worker for Christ, and a
soul winner, a man of brilliant
thought and delivery, and it will
benefit any one to go out and
hear him. He has had great sue
cess in revivals work wherever
he holds a meeting and good in
terest is taken by all intesested
in the welfare oftheir souls.
There will be special services
Sunday for children, at 10
o'clock and all Sunday schools
are invited. Services at II
o'clock a. m. and at $3.50 p. m.
Night service at 7:30. Every
body cordially invited to attend
these meetings.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1911-10-27
MRS. R. \. Macleod
Appears In Concert at Jefferson
Opera Reuse.

\ large. enthusiastic, and
highly appreciative audience
greeted Mrs. Il. II. Macleod
formerly Miss Mollie Blanchard
of kenner, La. as she appeared
in concert, assisted by local and
other talent under the auspices
of the Civic League.
Mrs. MacIeod's beautiful voice
charmed her hearers inexpressi-
bly, and her graciousness in re-
spending to encores was much
appreciated. Her entirely UNI
affected and sweet manner cap
tivated her audience. Mrs. Mac
Leod was a member of Sarage's
Grand Opera Company when
Parsifal was sung in New York
City. She won some of her
earliest laurels at an ex-Confed-
crate reunion III Louisville,
where she sang Dixie, since
which time she has been called
The Dixie Girl"
Miss Campbell, of Greenville,
pleased her hearers greatly. Her
numbers were well rendered
and proved her a mistress of her
art.
Mr.. Tribble had a very pleas
ing voice and his efforts were
well received.
Misses Wurtzbaugh and Stall
cup acquitted themselves with
credit.
The accompanies, Mrs. j. M.
beware and Miss Maybelle Hale,
played in their usually artistic
style.
The stage management and
decorations, under the supervis-
ion Of Mr.. Sam Eberstadt, left
nothing to be desired. A neat
sum was realized for the cause.
The program follows;
Instrumental Solo Selected
Miss Jewel Wurtsbaugh.
Vocal Solo-Carmena Wilson
Mrs. 'Mollie Blanchard Macleod
Reading Hazing of Valient-
Williams. Miss Ella Campbell.
Vocal Solo-Silver Threads
Among the Gold-Mr. Shaw
Tribble.
Instrumental Solo Mazurka
Chopin. Miss Tommie Stall
cup,
Reading-The Pudding-Fiske,
Miss Ella Campbell.
Vocal Solo-The Swallows -
Cowen. Mrs. Mollie Blanchard
Macleod.
Reading Magdalena or The
Spanish Duel-Slater. Miss Ella
Campbell.
Vocal Solo--Selected. Mr..
Shaw Tribble.
voca, (a) Sonora Nathan
vocal (b) Rosalie-DeKorne
Mrs. Mollie Blanchard Macleod
Reading-In Imminent Peri,
Miss Ella Campbell.
Vocal Solo-Carissima-Pen
Mrs, Mollie Blanchard Macleod
Mrs. j. M. beware, Jr,, Accom-
PIANIST,