Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-02-15
BLOOMINGTON.

Ira For, for many years one of the
best known business men of this place,
passed away last Wednesday noon,
after an extended illness. Mr.. Fox
had been confined TO his home since
November, and the many who knew
him missed the familiar figure at his
we'll known place of business. Ira
Fox was born in Fredonia, New York,
Nov. 25th, 1843, and passed his boy
hood days in the good old Empire
State. After the death of his parents,
he came to Grant county in 1869, his
two sisters having come the preceding
year. He farmed few years and
then entered the market business in
this place. which he followed for 80
years, until illness compelled his re-
tirement. On Jan. goth, 1878, he
married Miss Minnie Warwick, who
survives him. Two children, Gertrude
and Clyde, mourn his demise. One
The two SISTERS Mrs. Henry Hudson
and Mrs. James Mills, also survive
him. All miss the familiar figure of
Mr.. Fox, who for 80 years was one of
the most regular business men in the
community. The funeral services
were held in the Baptist church Sun
day morning, Rev. Lacey OF the Con
gregationaI church officiating. Inter
ment was made in the Blakes Prairie
cemetery. A large concourse of
friends attended.
Will Cooper had an operation for
appendicitis at Dubuque last week,
and we are glad to hear that he is
getting along very we'll. Dr.. Heraty
was with him.
One of the best basket ball games
of this season or any other season was
played at the high school gym. Friday
evening. when our high school boys
gave the Platteville highs their first
defeat of the season. The game was
full of rapid and sensational playing
from the start. At the end Of the
first half the score was tie. 9 and 9,
and when final time was called the
home team had 30 points to it's credit.
while the visitors had to be satisfied
with Is. The home team was made
up Of Jennings Brady, Alfred Critch
low. Paul Mcnamara, Fred Knapp.
Ed. Porter The visitors were Harry
Gibson, Ralph Fry, Robt. Sutherland,
Rocs Russell, Harry Brown. Miss
Rose and George Gibson were with
the party.
Abe Patch and VIM. Morrissey
visited at Madison, Milwaukee and
Kenosha last week. While at Kenosha
Mr. Morrissey decided to buy a
RANT ler'' auto. which is manu-
featured in that city. the points
having been explained by the local
agent, Fred Noetzel. We are inform
ed that quite number of our citizens
expect to buy autos this season. Tie
time has come when they are no
longer regarded as a luxury, but
rather as 2 necessity.
Today at the Wager home west of
this city occurs the marriage of Miss
Edna, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs F.
M. wager, and Frank Millln. a we'll
known young Blakes Prairie farmer
Quite number of relatives and near
friends are present to witness the
ceremony. These young people are Of
the very best, and they have our very
best wishes.
Some Chicago and Minneapolis
buyers took some horses away with
them last week. And there are some
left.
Co. Surveyor Appleby was in town
one day last week doing some work.
Ora Brodt, wife and son were in
Cassville Thursday.
Jay Abraham and wife came home
from GAINESVILLE Saturday to visit and
attend the Millin- Wager wedding.
John Hite and r. N. Greer, road
agents, were home over Sunday.
Miss Setta Weaks visited in Glen
Haven Sunday.
The man who traded for the Bridge
port bridge was Dakota man named
Clark, and not Rev, Schoenfeld, as
reported. The minister assisted the
parties in making the exchange.
W. B. Dyer ana wife were over
from Lancaster last Saturday.