Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-02-14
AROUND THE COUNTY
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BLOOMINGTON
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George Ketner, and as they were fol
lowing their usual morning avoca-
tions, q procession of sleighs was
seen to turn in at the lane leading
past the farmyard. Mr.. Ketner made
the remark that eff those people
thought they could get through that
dr1fted lane they were badly fooled. "
But the people didn't try to get
through the lane; they turned in at
the Ketner home and proceeded to
take possession Of the premises. The
surprise was complete. There were
about sixty five .neighboTs and rela-
tives in this plot. The day was a
pleasant one for both visitors and
visited. The dinner was pronounced
beyond criticism, both as to quality
and quantity. The friends had a
present ready for the couple, and
those in the plot asked Cap. Henry)
SchIoesser to make the presentation
speech. But Henry was too bashful,
and man like, put the burden upon
his wife, who, woman like, arose to
the occasion beautifully and in a
happy speech presented the couple
with plate of gold coins, with the
advice to buy whatever their taste
suggested would make them remember
their friends and neighbors. Mr.
and Mrs Ketner have passed all of
soI ~ 10
where this pleasant party occurred.
In fact, Mr.. Ketner's father farmed
the land before the son took charge
Owing to the fact that the farm was
sold recently and the occupants have
arranged to become residents Of this
Eillage, the celebration of their
wedding anniversary in their old
home was an event of special
significance. Their many friends hope
that they will enjoy their town life
for many years.
The best basketball game of the
season was played IN the city hall
Saturday evening. when the Prairie
du Chen high school boys gave the
local highs a good chase. The total
score was 80 to % in Bloomington s
favor. There was a goodlv delegation
of rooters with the Prairie boys. After
the game all hands INDUCED in a
dance.
The annual meeting of the Blakes
Prairie Agricultural Society was held
Friday evening. o. Knapp, secre-
tary, had attended meeting of the
representatives of the fairs of the
vicinity at Platteville recently, and
the recommendations of that meeting
were discussed. The proposition to
charge fifty cents admission was not
adopted, the society voting to retain
the old price of 80 cents for one more
year, and Children % cents.
Voted not to pay more than $500 for
special attractions. and to cut out
professional horse racing. The fol
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Thos. Mcnamara,
president; 0. H. Martin, A. Nc
HEWITT, vice presi 1ents; M. Casey,
treasurer; 0. Knapp, secretary; Ernest
Alexander, W. T. Ackerman. A. G.
Bishop DR.. Heraty, J. B. Ludden, L.
Abraham. Ora Hatch, HI. G. Enke,
Fred W8tmore, directors. The society
is in fair condition, considering the
rainy weather at the last fair The
net profits of the recent play were
$l75, which was thankfully received
by the society.
Henry Snider. who will have a sale
on the 22nd inst. has bought the
Edg1ngton blacksmith shop at Flora,
and with the assistance Of a black
smith will conduct the same in the
future
James Thornton, of Colo, Iowa,
visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs
John Thornton, Friday. The father
is SO and mother So years of age, and
both are in fairly good health. all
things considered
The Bloomington orchestra played
for dance in North AndOver Friday
evening" and number of the young
people went along to dance
Will Taylor and wife were up from
Beetown Wednesday. Will says the
mail route was a little chilly some
mornings this winter.
PhiIe Glass sale Feb. 18th.
Paul Lewis, Leo Barley and Edith
Pennock, university students, were
home during the semester recess.
James Cornwell, who closed out his
farm property last week, viii remove
to Aurora, ILL.,, to accept position
with a street railway company.
Gibson Tyler will set his saw mill
ia Vern Brookens' yard in few