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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
Tallest Woman Dead.

Curvature of the spine is given as
the cause of the death of Miss Ella
Ewing, the world taIlest woman and
noted circus sideshow character Fri.
day morning. She died at the home
of her father. farmer living near
CORN, Scotland county, Mo- Miss
Ewing was eight feet fou- and half
inches in height and would probably
have been much taller had it not been
for the disease which caused her
death and which she contracted
several years ago. before she had
obtained her full height. Miss
Ewing. who was 81 years old. was
perfectly normal until she reached
the age of IA years. then she began
TO grow until she reached her great
height 1t was while she was still
growing that she injured her spine
while playing with some other girls.
From that time on she was slightly
humpbacked. For the last year she
had been failing and for the last nine
weeks she has been confined to her
bed. The inconvenience experienced
by the giantess in travelling over the
country as d side show freak is
thought TO have had much to do with
the fastening of her death. The
beds we're never long enough for her
and she had to put two of them to.
gether to get her needed sleep. She
also had much trouble in entering and
leaving rooms in the hotels and other
places where she stopped because it
became necessary for her to stoop.
This constant bending tended to
further aggravate her disease.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
GETS FIFTY YEAR GRANT.
Looks Like the Electrific alton of Trans
continental Railroads.

Washington. Jan. II. What Secre-
tary Fisher believes to be the begin
ming OF the Identification of all
transcontinental railroads was mark
ed by a grant to the Great Falls,
Mont, Power company to transmit
over public domain under strict
government regulations power for the
electrification of $50 miles of tracks
OF main line of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee and Puget Sound railroad between
Harlowtown, Mont. and Avery. Ida.
The fact that the Great Falls COM
pany was willing to accept the fullest
provisions for the protection of pu bile
interests, even where all it was ask
ing was for transmission line. 7" is
OF even greater Importance from the
public benefit point of view, asserted
Secretary Fisher. than the further
great identification of railroads which
must follow
The grant, which is for fifty years,
was worked ont under the act of
March 4, 1911. relating to electrical
transmission. telephone and telegraph.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
Wisconsin, Premier Dairy State

According to census department
report, dealing with the butter and
cheese production of this country, up
to the year 1909, Wisconsin is now the
undisputed leader of all the other
states in the union, both in regard to
butter and cheese. As a producer of
cheese Wisconsin led the other states
when the last previous government
report was made public, dealing with
dairy statistics up to the year 1899, ..but
at that time the Badger state held
only fourth position with respect to
butter output. At that time Iowa,
New York, and Pennsylvania, in the
order named, excelled this state in
butter production. Now, however,
Wisconsin is in first place. followed
in order by Iowa and Minnesota, and
New York has dropped down to seventh
place in the list.
The total butter output of the
United States in 1909 is given at
1879, 415, 1868 pounds. of which the
Badger state furnished just a little
less than 1872 600, 900 pounds in ten
years Iowa was not far behind this
state in 1909. however. as her butter
output for that year amounted to 1877, :
261, 755 pounds, and Minnesota in the
same year followed closely, with an
output of 1913, 551. 515 pounds. In the
same year, however, Wisconsin fur
nished almost one-half of the entire
cheese output of the country, with a
production of only trifie less than
149, 600, 600 pounds. In fact Wiscon-
sins supremacy in this line is so
marked there ia little danger of any
other state crowding it for years to
come.
The present standing of Wisconsin
as premier dairy state Of the union is
something for the residents of this
state to be proud Of, not only for the
prestige thereby given to Wisconsin
but for the convincing evidence which
it furnishes of the Astounding
prosperity of this state. And it
should not be forgotten that pro-
gressive laws and progressive effort
have done much to gain this ad-
vantage for Wisconsin. for without
intelligent, organized direction, it
is unlikely that Wisconsin would
have gained such marked success in
the dairy industry. Oshkosh North
western.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
Shivers and Dollars.

We are now at the approach of
some pretty cold weather. We have
it every winter, and every summer
we harvest big crops. There is a
connection between these two that we
should remember Shivers and dol,
lars are Interchangeable terms. And,
after all, there are less shivers than
some of us think. The northern home
that is we'll constructed is a mighty
comfortable and healthful abode.
In this connection let it be noted
that week or SO ago there were heavy
frosts in Florida and all along the
Gulf coast. We have our cold
weather when it is a benefit to the
coming crops and in the south they
have theirs when 1t will damage
the growing crops. Here is a dis.
tinction With we'll developed
difference. IF we. did not have our
cold inters we would have the neces-
sity Of suhsoiling that is SD necessary
in the warm climates and We would
net be taking first awards on grains
in world contests. Look into this
matter and you will be we'll suited
with Wisconsin winters. - Wisconsin
Bulletin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
Bible School Institute

Arrangements have been made for
series of One Day Sunday School con-
ferences to be held in Wisconsin be-
tween Jan. 10th and Feb. 2, 1918.
The speakers for these Institutes
are Rev. Gerrit Verkuzl. Presbyterian,
and Rev F. A. Hayward. Baptist,
superintendent of Bible school work
in their respective denominations
They will visit Lancaster, Friday,
Jan 31st. In the afternoon there will
be a conference for officers and teach
e1s also d meeting for the children. In
the evening there will be lecture.
Watch for announcements next week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
Obituary---Mrs. Elizabeth Brick.

Mrs. Elizabeth Brick, youngest
child of Philip and Christina Dolpel.
was born Dec. 80, 1926, in Werlan.
Germany. near the Rhine and was
therefore Sc years, Is days old. her
death occurring January Is, 1918. In
1865 she was married 70 Balthazer
Brick, who preceded he to the better
land Feb. II, 1881. 70 this union
were born one son Charles Brick and
one daughter, Mrs. Frank Behncke
With these two children remain to-
mourn her loss one SON. in law, one
daughter-in law and four grand chill
dren She was buried at beautiful
Hillside Thursday morning. Jan. 16,
1918 The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. L. Schmidt at the
German Evangelical church.
She and her husband came to
America in 1866, settling in ST.
Louis, Missouri for a short time from
there to the Hurricane, where they
resided for about year and thence to
Lancaster where she spent the re-
mainder of her life. she was ever of
a loving and mild disposition and
ready with kind words and helping
hand in time of trouble and sickness.
During her sickness which was two
months she bore her suffering without
complaint and with christian fortitude.
Everything that could be done was
done. Thus ends the life Of a good
mother.
She rests at OLD ages latest dawn
Care has not markd her snowy brow;
But from her cheek the rose has gone,
tbs overspread with paleness now.
Those snowy eyelids. lightly fringed,
Lie softly as III Slumber deep
Those smiling lips are family tinged
With life, as If in gentle sleep.
How calm-how holy seems her rest
UnbIoken lyone lingering BREATH
What heavenly smiling seem impressed
On the calm features cold in DEATH
She sleeps in death-that silent tongue
Has ceased to charm our circle here;
Her harp upon the willows hung
No more shall strike the listner's ear
But far above this world of Woe
trace her spirits homeWard flight
Where joys that mortals may not Know,
Are bursting on her ravished sight
There on the plains of Paradise,
She strikes Tyre of wond'rous tone;
Before her scenes of beauty rise.
And near her is the eternal throne
But round her dust we gather now
The silent tears flow down each cheek;
The broken Sigh-the voice so low
All. language fails our grief to speak.
sad mourncrs, dry the falling tear
No longer weep for one so bleSt!
Too heavenly for this troubled sphere
She left US for her endless rest
Lay the priced relics in the tomb
And plant the flowers above her bed
There let the rose and violet bloom
Sleep, loved one, with the later dead.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
Parcels Post Law to be Changed.

Books and other printed matter
now handled as third class mail at
eight cents a pound soon will be
mailable at parcel post rates, accord
ing to opinions expressed by officials
of the postoffice department at Wash
ington. Steps already have been
taken to induce Congress SO to amend
the parcel post act as to permit this.
In line with this idea, Postmaster
General Hitchcock has decided that
sende1s Of parcel post packages con-
tanning merchandise might inclose
printed matter descriptive of the con
tents without affecting their classified
tion. In rendering his decision. the
Postmaster General held that the
object of the parcel post law was to
encourage the mailing of greater
quantities of fourth class matter. 1t
was shown to him that much of the
merchandise sent by the parcel post
required descriptive tags or labels,
and in his decision he held that such
printed matter came within the term
for purpose OF description. used
in the law. That the new order
will be- of advantage not only to
users of the parcel post but also to
the government as we'll is indicated
by the statement of one firm that it
would increase its use of the mails
from $500 600 annually to more than
81, 900, 900.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
Obituary-GeOrge Stewart

George Stewart was born IN Edin-
burgh. Scotland, jar. 1st 1920; came
to America when IA years of age; has
peen a resident of Grant Co. since
1856
Mr.. Stewart came to America in
company with several others. landed
in Montreal Canada after voyage of
8 weeks. The young men proceeded
thence to Kingston thence to Hamil-
ton, when they separated. all save
Mr.. Stewart returning to Scotland he
was then left alone among strangers
He worked on farm until 1947 when
he married Miss Eliza Morrow.
native of Ireland To this marriage
were born 6 children. one son and five
daughters, Mrs John Stephens, of
Lancaster; Robert deceased. Mrs.
Darius Walker. Alberta Canada;
Mrs. II. R. King. Lancaster; Mrs.
Frank Ely, Pennington. Mimi, Mrs
d Price, Lancaster, also a niece.
Miss Helen Clark He returned
several times to his native land to
visit his only sister, Mrs. James Clark.
He died Dec. 80. 1912 and was buried
Jan. 3rd in Hillside cemetery.
Mr.. Stewart was a man of whom it
may be truly said he lived the
christian life as his bible taught him.
true to his duties as churchman,
faithful to his ideals of every day
observances. and in his home among
his children and friends a kind and
indulgent father. and genial host,
whose children served him with love
and devotion rarely equaled.
Ever looking on the bright side,
ever CHEEKY. thus making his home a
happy one. Such a life must leave a
loving and lasting remembrance in
the hearts of his children and friends.
A grand old man to whom the
scripturai text might we'll be ap.
piled We'll done thou good and
faithful servant enter thou into the
joy of thy Lord.
Thy virtues still in future years
A sacred memory shall dwell,
I OnSecrated by the tears
Oh those VIII knew thy worth so well,
Chant the last requiem DER the dead,
Lay the loved form beneath the sod,
With tender care where shadowing branches
spread,
And leave him there with Heaven and with
God
A Friend.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
Different Arrangements.

John Cooper. Muscoda and Evs
Schofeld, Boscobel.
Halvor Halvorson. McHenTy. No.
Oak. and Anna Dvorak, Muscoda.
Peter Shifman and Ethel E. Cum.
Minis, both of Harrison.
Luther Severson. Boscubel and
Clara johnson, Castle Rock.
Joseph Sabinson and Julia Anna
braves, both of Wingville.
Jess E. Shipley and Mabel Ward,
both of Boscobel.
Leo ]. P. Carmody and Mary E.
Ellis, both of Lancaster.
Chris E. Gantenben and Josephine
Kasper, both of LUuisburg,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
Didn't Hang Him.

links, who has just returned from
a years globe trotting, is very wroth
at the local paper.
why %
O, the editor wrote a column
article about him which he claims
ended, His many friends we're sur
prised that he is unchanged, but the
composition left the C out of 'un.
changed =
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
Obituary---GeOrge W. King.

George ". King. whose death, &C.
curing in this city on January s,
1913 was announced in the Herald
two weeks ago, was among the early
settlers of Grant county.
He was born January 81, 1880, in
Northumberland county England. and
he lacked but a few DAYS of being SO
years old at the time Of his death
In 1852 he was married under the
ritual of the church of England to
Miss hannah Bell. at Pelton, in their
native county. Two months later,
accompanied by the bride father and
her brother and sister they EN- barked
upon an ocean voyage, bound for
America. Those were the days of
slow sailing vessels and the voyage
was tempestuous and dangerous
one. Their vessel was wrecked in a
storm off the Bahama islands but they
we're saved and detained for some time
after which they were ta6en back to
Nassau, where they re-embarked and
finally landed upon American suil,
coming via the Gluf of Mexico to
New orleans, from whence they pro-
ceeded up the Mississippi river to
Galena, Ill reaching there on the
8th of May, 1853
MIR. King had been a miner in his
native land and was naturally at
tracted to the lead and zinc fields in
the vicinity of Galena. which we're
at that time attracting much atten-
ton. Later they lived for time at
New Diggings, Lafayette county and
boro, this county, where on Buck
wheat Ridge Mr.. King successfully
engaged in farming.
For many years he lived at the
old farm on Platte river which even
now is known as Kings Ford. and
here himself and wife watched their
children grow to manhood and woman
hood.
They moved to Lancaster in 1894
and resided here from that period up
to the time of their death.
On, Dec 49, 1902 they celebrated
their golden wedding in the presence
of many relatives and friends. One
year later Mrs. King passed into the
valley of shadows, her burial taking
place upon her 51st wedding an
niversary.
Mr.. King was not member of any
church, and yet he was a very
frequent attendant at church and be-
ing a good singer rendered much as
sistance of that nature.
The deceased is survived by two
sons and two daughters-H. r. King.
of this city; R. A. King, of Kings
Ford Mrs. D. T. Curirgton of Lake
vile, Mimi, and Mrs. J.P. Williams
of this city.
They wish to express their APP
probation and thanks to the neigh
bors and friends for their many acts
of kindly aid and sympathy extended
in the time of their bereavement,
also to the singers and the con-
tributors of the beautiful flowers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
Baptist Church
Rev. c. A. Eastman, Pastor

Sunday services 10 a. m. and Z 80
p. M. Rev. W, A. Weybranch, of
the East Delevan Baptist church is as
sisting the pastor in Evangelistic
services
There will be services each evening
beginning at Z 80.
The public is cordially invited to
attend these meetings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
Limit of Quackerv.

A story is told of woman whose
lover had an unconquerable antipathy
to red hair, so she applied to a quack
to have the color altered. He replied
that this was his wife's department,
and that she would furnish the lady
with leaden comb and the anti-Ery-
thraean unguent which latter two or
three applications will make you as
fair or as dark as you please"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
SLIDING Scale.
western.

I'm taxpayer" gibbered the citt
zen, land 1 demand consideration
"Lemme see your tax certificate" re-
sponded the city official calmly, land
then I'll know just how much consid-
Grafton you are entitled to"-Kansas
City Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1913-01-22
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish TO thank the neighbors and
friends who so kindly assisted us dur
ing the sickness and death of our be-
loved mother and for those who sent
the beautiful flowers.
Charles Brick and family.
Frank Behncke and family.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
MOUNT ELLIOTT
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Mount Elliott Va. July I9-Many
Richmond people are registered Mt
MOUNT Elliott Among the names reg
istcrcd this week are: +. II. Taylor.
Galveston, Tex; Frank Curtis. Goshen
Va; and Mrs. p. NJ. Norris, Mrs. Kate
Jordon. Mrs. Katie Sherwood and little
daughter. Mrs. l.. ~ Clarke Or. and
Mrs. Roy Flanagan. +. II. Hough, Mrs.
Ellen w. Perrin Mrs w o. Baskerville
and j S. Davis. all of Richmond
From other points come: y. II. Yount,
Washington, D. c.: j. :. Terrell, Roa-
nokc: Samuel Yount and wife, Waynes-
horo; Mrs. Ed. era wford. Fort Defiance:
Mrs. l.. K. Taylor. Norfolk: Miss Uruu-
hart. Sebrell; Mrs. H. b. Spencer.
Staunton.
This place is a famous resort for
family parties, who, wanting a breath
spend "a day and drink the excellent
mineral water. The last such party
consisted Of Mrs Henry Hoover, Mrs.
Bertha Stultz, Walter Stultz and son.
and Earle Hoover wife and children,
all of Staunton.
The long July days here are tempt
ing many bathers \ Jolly party of
don, Miss Opal Poatcs. Mrs. Katie Shcr-
wood, Miss Cornclia Pollock. j. s. Davis
and others go every day for a splash in
/ the pool.
Mrs Lieutenant w S. Nicely and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. ~ [. Wyman
left sunday for their home in Wash
ington.
Mrs. Roy Flanagan left Thursday
for short visit to Three Hills" the
lovely summer home of Miss Mary
Johnston.
Mrs LanEhOrne Putncy, who is enter
tanning a party of young people at her
country home, is frequent visitor
here.
The night of July 3 proved to be ono
of the most delightful evenings of the
present season at Mount Elliott. 1t was
spent in playing Progressive Five
Hundred by a jolly party of young
people. Mrs. Craig, the hostess of the
hotel, served refreshments at II o'clock
Those playing were: Miss Cornclia Pol
lock, Mrs. Gilbert Pollock, Mrs. Kate
Jordon. Mrs l.. y. Clarke. J. 5. Davis
/ all of Richmond Mrs. II. Il. Spencer. OF
stanton: Miss opal Poatcs, OF Wash
I ington; L. II. Taylor, Galveston, Tex.
/ Mrs J. S. Craig and Miss Gertrude
/ Mohlcr OF Mount Elliott. Miss Opa
Poatcs won the womcn's prize; j. :
Davis the mems prize. and H. H. Taylor
the BOBBY prize.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
WAYNESBORO
tsueciai to The Times-plspa,ch. ]

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Waynesboro. Va. July 19.-Tho sea-
son at the Brunswick Inn is now well
on its way, guests coming In daily. This
season bids fair to be n very full one.
The most popular dance at the inn is
the "Ostende," which is very grace
fully led by Miss Edith Linden and
Addison Ingle.
Tho guests of tho inn were entcr-
tained Saturday night by Mr.. and Mrs.
Griffith. at n crab supper on the porch
after the dance was over.
Horseback riding continues to be an
set. Tennis also is most popular. The
little folks are constantly on the shady
lawn playing croquet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Smith are again
guests of the inn. Mr. Smith is spend
ing his vacation with his family.
Dr. and Mrs. John w. Burke. of
Washington. were guests of Mrs. Frank
Mccarthy on Wednesday.
II. Randolph Wexford, Jr., of the Uni
versity of Virginia. was a guest of w.
y. Williams. Jr, on Saturday.
Recent arrivals are Alr. and Mrs. AL
vim Smith and family, Richmond: Mrs.
j. G. Bowers. KiChmond; Mrs. b. II.
Valentine, Richmond; MIR. and Mrs j.
j. Ballou and family, Richmond; Mr..
and Mrs. Burton Dechcrt and son. Rich =
nond: Mrs. Norman Jones and little
daughter. Richmond: Mr.. and Mrs. c.
G.. Speight and family. Newbern, n. c.;
Mr.. and Mrs. S. O. Lindeman and fam
lily. Dayton. o.; MIR. and Mrs. c. q. Mills.
Georgia; Mr. and Mrs. James Craig and
daughter; Miss Mary G. Hatcher. Rich
mond: Mrs. V. Hatton. Michigan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS
Tspecial to The Times-Dispatch

Special to The Times DlSpatch.J
Blue Ridge Springs, Va. July 10
Another week has passed agreeably by
bringing to the habitats OF this ia
nous old mountain resort many sim
pie pleasures in it's train. The weather,
which has been SO pronouncedly hot In
the various towns and cities or the
state, has left utterly untouched by
its discom fort the guests who have
gathered here. The formal opening
german of the season. which had been
announced for the night of July IS.
has been postponed until the evening
OF Friday, July %, Mr.. Brown having
received q telegram from the president
OF the Roanoke Cotillion Club to tho
effect that that organizatl ton would
be here in body on that date.
Among the many prominent South
ern people who have arrived at Blue
Ridge during the past week arc Mrs.
John Morgan and Miss Louise Morgan,
of Columbus. Miss. who arrived on
Saturday for 81 protractcd stay In The
mountains of Virginia.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles +. PRESLEY, OF
Augusta, Ga. accompanied by their
daughter, Miss Marguerite PRESLEY,
are expected here within few days.
Mrs e NJ Todd, of Norfolk. and Miss
Julia Todd arrived on Thursday night
for their usual extended visit to this
place.
Mrs. w. Fl. Frey and Miss Florence
Frey of Petersburg, arrived on Thurs
day for a stay Of several weeks w.
II. Frey, Jr.. is also guest here.
Il. r. Addison, of Richmond. and Mrs.
Walter Addison, of Lynchburg, nave
returned here from a visit of several
days to relatives at Pulaski.
Mrs. Leigh Page OF Richmond. ac-
companied by her daughter, Miss Ca
briclia Page. are guests here.
Mrs Writ Henry, Of Richmond, is
one of tho interesting arrivals OF the
past week.
Mrs. Jennie Threadgill. OF Lynchburg,
is a guest here.
| MIR and Mrs. George NJ. Caskie, of
Lynchburg. accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. John L. Caskie and son. and Mrs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-20
Donald Moore. have taken cottage

Donald Moore. have taken cottage
here
Mt ana Mrs George NJ. crump and
Richard Crump. of Mexico City, are
recent arrivals at the springs
Mrs Il. |. lizard. OF Roanoke. and her
son, John lizard. arrived on Wednesday
night Mrs. Alice Izard and James
lizard viii join them next week
Miss Mary :. Chalmers. OF Richmond
is here for the summer.
Mrs W. J. Palmer OF Lynchburg, and
her daughter. Miss jamie Palmer. are
recent additions TO the LynchburG con-
tingcnt.
Mrs j. c. Myers and Mrs Il. +. Chill
dress. OF Lynchburg, are guests here.
among the other arrivals OF the past
few days are Mrs T. Z. Peek. Mr.. and
Mrs. K. D. West. OF Wilson. Va; Mrs.
James Mason and daughter. Miss Mary
Schenswck ana Miss Clara Hays. all
OF Petersburg; Mrs. 5 Watson and Miss
Louise Watson, OF Hnnpton w 4.
Dixon. OF south Boston; Mr. and Mrs.
T. = Bucannal. of Blucncld w. a.
Hodges. OF Lynchburg. Nh. ana Mrs,
c. -. Bryant, of Spring Garden: G. T..
Flood. OF Richmond: Mrs +. 6. Frye
and daughters. of Roanoke; Mr.. and
Mrs. Hampden Wilson. of Cluster
Springs; j. Il. Smith. OF Stuart; r w.
Johns. of Lynchburg; w. l. Goodwin.
OF Lexington, Ky.