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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08
THE TRAGIC PASSING
OF MRS. H. C. BRYHAN
Took Her Own Life During Tenn
pOrary Alteration of Mind.
Rash Deed Committed by Much Res
pected Lancaster Woman at
Home of Her Brother.

The community was greatly shock
ed, last Thursday afternoon by the
suicide of Mrs. Christian Bryhan,
which had occurred shortly before
noon that day at the home of her
brother, John Roth, in the 4th
ward of this city.
Mrs. Bryhan had not been in good
health for some time past but had
been about the house, seemingly
bright and cheerful, in the forenoon,
after which she went to her room.
When dinner was ready she failed to
respond to the call and few
moments later her lifeless body was
found in her room by her daughter.
She had placed small strap about
her neck and attached it to the door
knob, after which she threw herself
into such a position that strangula-
tion followed
Dr.. Doolittle was at once sum-
moned but could do nothing, as the
vital spark of life had flown.
1t seems certain that the rash deed
was performed as the result of an
unbalanced mind. Mrs. Bryhan Is
known to have worried considerably
over the state of her health and also
over some of her investments.
The funeral services were held on
Sunday, at the Congregational church
and large number of sorrowlng
relatives and friends followed her re-
mains to their place of repose IN
Hillside cemetery.
Mrs. Bryhan is survived by low
ing daughter, Leone, an only child,
a graduate of Lancaster high schools,
class of 1913, and three brothers,
Carl, John and Herman Roth, all OF
this city.
Last August, accompanied by
Leone, Mrs. Bryan went to California,
where the latter entered upon a
college course, but at the mother
solicitation they returned to Lancas-
ter on April 9Th this year.
Mrs. Bryan was highly esteemed
and the orphaned daughter has the
heartfelt sympathy of all in her hour
of bereavement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08
Farmers Institutes for Fall and
Winter, 1914-1915.

Farmers and business men and
their organizations wishing Farm
ers' Institute for their locality dur
ing the season of 1914-1915 should
send to the Superintendent of Farm
ers' Institutes for blank petitions
and letter of information.
Any town, no matter how small
or how far from the railroad, may
secure an Institute provided a petit
tion for it comes from a large num-
Der of active, interested farmers and
business men of the community and
that a good hall is available in which
to hold the meeting. 1t is parti-
cularly desirable that the call come
from a combination of the active
farmers and business mems organiza-
tions of a community or county.
The Institute programs will deal
with matters relating to farm
animals, crops, soils, marketing and
cooperation, barn and silo building.
Special emphasis will be given to
matters pertaining to the house and
home, including home building, nurs-
ing, sanitation, foods, etc. These
and other topics will be presented
to suit local needs.
Talk this matter up. If sentiment
seems favorable, write at once for
application blanks.
Address all communications to
C. P. Norgord, Supt.,
Madison Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08
Obituary-Martin.

Frank Martin was born in the town
of Ellenboro, Jan. A, 1884, died at
his home June %, 1914.
He was united in marriage with
Miss Bertha Eastman on October 18,
1905 and to this union one son was
born. He resided on his farm near
Lancaster until his death.
Mr.. Martin was model man and
husband, he died as he had lived an
ever patient and accomplishing man
and an affectionate father.
He was a good neighbor, always
glad to lend a helping hand in time
of trouble, an upright, honest, law
abiding citizen and friend to all.
For one so young, so active, SO
ambitious with all the brightness of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08

life shining before him, to be called
is indeed sad. A man right in the
activities of life, with the brightest
hopes and outlook for the future, is
taken-Why, we do not know, neither
is it for us to question the reason.
At the time of his death he was
clerk of the town of Ellenboro, and
director of the school district in
which he lived.
He leaves to mourn his death
wife and one child, his father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Martin
of the town of Ellenboro, three
sisters, Mrs. Ralph Meir, Mrs. Riley
Graney, Miss Delphia Martin and one
brother Harvey Martin.
The funeral was held from the NJ.
E. church in Lancaster Saturday
June 27, at 2 o'clock The service
was conducted by Rev. T. S. Beavin.
Interment in the hillside cemetery.
A Friend.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08
Probate Court

The following business was trans
acted in probate court, held in the
office of the County Judge here yes
terday.
Estate of Julius Plondke. Petit
zion for settlement. Proof of publica
tion filed. Amount examined and
allowed. Order made assigning
estate.
Estates of Frank and William
Rulman. Petition for administra-
ton. Testimony reduced to writing
and filed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08
MRS. OTTO GULKE WAS
CAUGHT IN THE FLOOD
Body Carried Two Miles in the
Raging Torrent.
CIoUcbUrst in the Hills Near WerIey
Last Friday Evening Productive
Of Terrible Tragedy.

The storm of the evening of July
3, which, in this locality was moth
ing but gentle rain, appears to have
been cloudburst in the hills of the
northwestern portion of the county,
in the vicinity of the Wisconsin
river.
In the little village of Werley, on
the narrow gauge railroad, between
Fennimore and Woodman, washout,
which during the greater portion of
the year is a dry creek, crosses
the highway dividing the place, and
is spannd by cement bridge.
About eight o'clock last Friday
evening, Mrs. Otto Gulke, who
formerly lived in Lancaster but who
with her husband and only child, a
girl of seven, moved to Werley last
January to reside, went to the store
near her home to do some trading,
and as her husband was temporarily
away from home at the time, the
daughter went to the home of a
neighbor, living across the hollow
on the opposite side of the bridge.
The storm came up suddenly and it
grew dark very rapidly. Mrs. Gulke
returned home, where she donned a
rain coat and with an umbrella
started to get the girl and bring her
home.
What followed will never be
known. 1t is stated that she was
seen upon one end of the bridge by a
passing farmer, who was driving
along the roadway above the bridge
just as a great wall of water, several
feet high, caused by the cIoudburst
in the hills, came rushing down the
creek bed, where it formed raging
torrent II or IA feet deep.
The unfortunate woman was missed
a half hour or so later and a score or
more of men searched for her most
Of the night. Her body was found
in the bottom lands of Green river,
two and half miles from the bridge,
about o'clock next morning, where
1t had been carried by the flood, and
lodged against some brush, and was
thus prevented from being carried
into Green river and thence into the
raging waters of the Wisconsin.
The umbrella was found about a
quarter of mile from the bridge.
The passing farmer here alluded to
was almost enguIfed in the wall of
water that swept down the creek
The water went over the backs of his
horses and he had mighty struggle
to reach the shore IN safety.
An autopsy showed that Mrs.
Gulke had no water in her lungs,
and from ragged wound in the
back of her head it is figured that
the waters threw her violently
against the bridge, as she chung to
it, thus causing her death before she
was washed away.
1t is a most distressing tragedy.
Mrs. Gulke who was % years old,
was formerly Miss Martha Porter,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Porter, who lived here for a time
and now reside on a farm couple of
miles from Werley.
The body was brought here for
burial, the funeral taking place at
u o'clock Monday. Services were
held at the NJ. E. church, Rev. T. S.
Beavin officiating.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08

Travers- Wick Symphonic Orchestra.
1t is seldom that symphonic orches-
ira is heard on a chautauqua plat
form. This company of twelve
people is made up of soloists and is
capable of rendering the most difficult
music perfectly; the program given
will delight you. Accompanying
this orchestra is Mrs. Grayce Miller
Wick, mezzo- soprano soloist, whose
sweet voice and charming personality
will make her public favorite.
Hon. Joseph A. Dyer, lawyer,
lecturer, man of affairs as he is, we
congratulate ourselves as we'll as the
public in having been able to secure
him. You will enjoy this lecture.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08
Late Bits of Local News.

LUtC 0tLS ~ AOCQL 1VCLO0.
L. G. Edwards and wife, of
Potosi, were Lancaster visitors yes
terday.
The Congregational ladies aid
society will meet on Friday after
noon, at the church.
John Neubauer and daughter
Alberta, of Glen Haven were Lancas-
ter visitors yesterday.
E. l.. Mccoy took the Red Cross
degree in masonry at Platteville, on
the evening of July A
The Junior Aid of the M. E.
church will be entertained by Mrs.
Effie Webb next Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Myrtle Klingensmith re-
turned home yesterday from a visit
with Platteville friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kelly, of
Dubuque, visited her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Kilburg, several days
during the past week.
Joseph Hoffman, who recently
completed course in business col
Iege in Milwaukee is now employed
in the office of the Grant County
Abstract Co.
james Carmody, for many years
an inmate of the county Institution
here, left yesterday morning for
Montana where he will make his home
in the future.
Martin Mcdonald requests the
person who took two planks away
from the rear of his store to bring
them back at once or to call and
settle for them.
/ Lincoln Beachy, the daring
aviator, will loop the loops at Nut
wood Park, Dubuque, today WED
nesday). Many from here have
planned to be present.
Only one marriage license has
been issued the past week. The con-
tracing parties were William H.
Freymiller, of Marion and Laura
Fivecoat, of Fennlmore.
The Chautauqua sessions this
year will all be held in big tent
located upon the vacant lot just east
of the residence of Mrs. r. B. Sho-
walter on West Maple street.
Ten and twelve pages are becom-
ing quite regular thing with The
Herald to meet the demands of our
advertisers. Our big circulation
brings results to those who use our
columns.
John Schreiner & Sons announce
in a good sized advertisement on
page three of this paper their July
clearance sale of ladies' waists and
dresses, childrens dresses, women s
shoes, wash fabrics, coats, wraps,
etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher Burris
and daughter, Gayle, of Racine, came
Saturday for a visit with relatives
here. Mr.. Burris returned to Ra-
cine yesterday but Mrs. Burris and
daughter will remain for more ex-
tended visit.
The Potosi 4th of July celebra-
ton is reported to have been good
success but the fact that the moving
picture man who had been engaged
to give the free evening show in the
park failed to come and comply with
the terms of his contract was dis
appointment to the men who were in
charge of the celebration and to the
people as we'll.
At the last meeting of Gen
Calls Circle it was voted to close
until Sept. 10th. This being the last
meeting at which Mrs. Minnie
Trentzsch could be present, as she
intends moving to Milwaukee, soon,
the Circle gave her a surprise by
presenting her with a beautiful
silver spoon, suitably engraved as a
token of appreciation and remem-
brance. Later all repaired to Hoff :
mans restaurant and partook of cool :
ing refreshments.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Sunday School 9 as Morning Wor-
ship 10 AS Sunday School (Hurricane)
g AS Divine Service Dolce Creek
2 80 Boice- Creek Hurricane Ladies
Aid Society meets at the home of
Mrs. w. Westing next Thursday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08
Chautauqua Notes.

Relative to the Lancaster Cha utau-
qua, to be held July II to Is in
elusive, by the TraversWick Chau-
tauqua System, Des Moines, Iowa.
This is the most balanced, most
complete, most satisfactory program
yet attempted by US. Trusting that
we have attained our aim, we solicit
your hearty cooperation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08
CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the dear friends and neigh
bors for their kind help and sympathy
in our recent bereavement.
The Family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08

is genuine and intensely human.
Hear him.
Barhydt Quartet. 1t is with pride
that we Introduce this male quartet
to our patrons best organization
of its kind on the platform today.
Their programs are original and con-
sist of quartets, solos and impers ona-
tions. You will wish they were with
you two days instead of one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08

Oberlin Ladies' Quartet. In this
company you have, in reality, two
musical attractions vocal quartet
and a string quartet. 1t is difficult
to say in which capacity these must
clans excel.
Lucian Edgar Follansbee, lecturer.
There is no man on the platform who
can put more humor into a solid
lecture, and more sound sense into a
humorous lecture than DIR. Follans-
bee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08

-Margretta Nehls has been visit
ing at the home of her friend, Elva
Gates, near Beetown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08
Congregational Church.

Sunday School 10 100.
Christian Endeavor :45.
Bible Study, Thursday z 30.
Union service in Chautauqua tent
Sunday morning at II o'clock.
Sunday evening service dismissed
Ladies' Aid will have covered dish
party at church Friday at 3 O'Clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08

Frank G. Travers, lecturer, who
won many friends here last year, as
Napoleon" will give a new
lecture, keeping Up With Lizzie. !"
Blanche E. Johnson, as an i'm
personation of historical characters
is unexcelled.
Domenico G. de Saluzzo, violin
virtuoso, has appeared in many of the
greatest concerts of the old world
and was at one time first violinist,
and later director of the Crown
Orchestra of Berlin.
Alice Florence Stitzel, dramatic
soprano, whose wonderful voice has
won for her a brilliant platform
career.
Nellie Hood, piano soloist and ac-
companist, brings with her a
thorough training and wide expert
ence.
Isaac Rubinstein, the exiled Rus
sian Jew His lecture, Sixteen
years in the Land of the Gar is of
intense interest, the story of his life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08

James Sloan Corkey, the Irish
orator, is blessed with a sense of
humor peculiar to the educated sons
of the Emerald Isle. Without re
servatiOn or qualification, we recon-
mend this man and his message at
our patrons.
Shaws Colonial Cadets. The pro-
gram rendered by this combination is
a delight. There is never a dull
moment. They range from classical
overture to popular selections and
play with snap and vigor peculiarly
their own. They were one of the
most popular features of last year
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08

DR.. Frank Nelson, lecturer, Presi-
dent of Minnesota College. For 20
years this man has been speaking, to
the public. He is full of magnetism,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08

The Springer Mandolin Orchestra
is something unique in chautauqua
musical attractions. These men are
professional musicians, every one an
artist.
Rev. Frank F. Lewis, lecturer, is
a worldwide traveller. In the even
ing he presents his renowned Passion
Play. He describes this world s
tragedy as perhaps no other man has
been able to give it. This lecture
is abundantly illustrated with colored,
life-size views.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-07-08

Columbian Marine Band. You
may we'll congratulate yourselves in
being able to hear this great band in
two full concerts. 1t is composed of
twenty -one people and is one of the
leading concert organizations of this
country. When this band has con-
cluded its concert, you will know that
you have heard one of the truly great
musical organizations of the world.
Mrs. Susie Sonner, contralto
soloist, appears on the fourth day
with the band.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-20
LIVESTOCK MARKET.


Kansas City Stock Yards, Feb. 10.
The cattle market surprised the
trade today by developing consider
able action, and in the case of the
best class of native steers, some
strength. Stockers and feeders held
from yesterday sold slightly above
yesterdays bids, and on the rank and
file of the offerings. $500 head, it
was a steady market. The 1900
cattle received yesterday sold steady
to 10 lower. Some good native
steers were included today, and va
rious sales of 1,40O to 1,500 pound
steers were made at 1915. $3.50 and
SS.S5. Short fed steers bring $3.50
to SS.25, god to choice heifers and
yearling steers today $S.40 to SS.75,
native cows S6.75 to $3.50, bulls
S6.25 to S7.25, veal calves $3.50 to
$f0.25. Quarantine receipts sold
slightly better today. at a range of
$3.50 to $7.45. Two trains of Old
Mexico steers, direct, sold here yes
terday, 10 cars of little steers at
$5.4O. and somo trashy cows. can
ner steers and calves at $4.15 to
$4.75. The leading sale of cattle
from the sugar beet country this
week was two cars of 1900 pound
steers at $500, Monday. Apparent
ly country buyers perceive that any
break on stock cattle or feeders at
this season is a signal to buy. and
trading is on slightly higher basis
today than yesterday, which was
the bottom of the recent decline.
Stockers and feeders of high quail
ty Sell at $7.25 to S7.75. fair to good
steers $3.50 to S725, stock calves,
$3.50 10 S8, stock cows and heifers
$500 to $6.75. Hogs received to.
day numbered $4,000 head, Monday
5000 Prices were 5 higher yester-
day. and a similar advance is noted
today, top 1856, bulk $3.50 to $3.50
three loads at the top price. There
is a good demand from order buy
ers for hogs for shipment to East
ern points, which trade has been a
prominent feature since the recent
rise in prices started, in fact, the
rise is largely due to It, Sheep are
selling steady, and are likely to re-
main relatively stronger than lambs.
rtsan ~ Of ,aaft 4 h..
evenly. 10 to Is lower yesterday and
20 lower today. All the good lambs
sold at $7,S5 to $7.45 today, year
lings at SO to $3.50, wethers up to
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-20
BILLY CLIFFORD

Percival Loveioy. a rich young
bachelor Billy s. clifford
Marie, a superior housemaid. ...
.. Miss Ida May
Won Litzen a retired banker. ......
............Joe Waldron
Rose, Won Litzen's daughter
........ Miss May Collins
George Swift. the butler. .....
........,...... George Gale
Girl friends Of Rose:
Daisy Miss Katerine Weston
Hazy =. Miss Juliet Weston
May Miss Florence Weston
Jimmie Powers, . Powers Trans
fer Company Edwin c. Clifford
He is just the same old comical
Billy. Believe Me-" In his new
musical melange. Believe Me-" at
the El Paso last night Billy (Single)
Clifford and his company of musical
artists kept well filled house in
laughter. Mr.. Clifford announced
that he did not want any one to take
his show seriously, because no at
tempt at being serious was made by
any of the company, as the play was
for laughing purposes only and to
provide an evenings entertainment
of high character.
During the first act Mr.. Clifford
is not at his best, but in the second,
where he stages his party" his en-
tire company is given opportunity to
present some real clever specialties
Clifford comedy in this act is with
out one of the best ever thrown a.
cross the footlights. Many in the
audience were slow to catch on, but
finally when Clifford helped them to
see the jokes they warmed up and
laughed.
The three Weston sisters, Katerine.
Juliette. and Florence, musically in
clined, all of them. carried off hon
ors in their exquisite playing. Their
piano, cello and violin trio was de-
lightful. as was their coronet trio.
These accomplished young ladies not
only played well. but sang delight
fully.
Miss Collins, co-star with Clifford,
got away with rich Scotch dialect
song and monologue. and then
brought down the house when she
introduced the Love Waltz" with
Mr.. Clifford. Although the dance is
a dainty, fetching little step, it close
ly resembles the tango" and there
is nothing new in it.
For laughing purposes Clifford is
at the head of his class. There is
not a dull moment throughout the
two hours of his show. He will a
gain be the attraction at the theatre
to-night.-San Antonia Express.
Durant Opera House, Saturday,
February, 21st.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-20
FOR COUNTY AssEssoR.
THE MAN WHO RETREATS Be
FORE HIS DEFEAT
az Herbert Kaufman.l

Advertising isn't magic. There /,
no element of the black art about it
In its best and highest form it Il
plain talk, sane talk-selling talk
It's results are in proportion to the
merit of the subjest advertised and
the ability with which the advertis-
ing is done.
There are two great enemies to ad-
vertising profit, and both of them
are caused by ignorance OF the real
functions and workings of publicity.
The one is to advertise promises
which will not be fulfilled, because
all that advertising can do when Il
accomplishes most is to influence the
reader of your copy to investigate
your claims
II you promise the earth and de-
liver the moon advertising will not
pay you.
If you draw men and women to
your store on presense and fail to
make good, advertising will have
harmed you because it has only
drawn attention to the fact that you
are to be avoided.
1t is as unjust to charge advertis-
ing with failure under these condi-
tions as it would be for your neigh
Dor to rob bank and find yourself
indicted Tor mis- misdeed. In brief.
advertising dishonesty is even more
profitless than unexploited decep
ton.
The other great error in advertis-
ing is to expect more out Of adver-
tising that there is in 1t.
Advertising is seed which a mer-
chant plants in the confidence of
the community. He must allow time
for it to grow. Every successful ad-
vertiser has to be patient. The time
that IL takes to arrive at results rests
entirely with the ability and deter
mination you display in the effort.
But you cannot turn back when you
have travelled half way and declare
that the path is worng
You can't advertise for week
md because your store isn't crowd
ed say it hasn't paid you. 1t takes
q certain period to attract the at
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-02-20
TEST SEED CORN.

The Industrial Department of the
M. X; & r. Ry. has been investigat-
ing the supply and character of seed
corn along this road The Agricul-
tural Agent, Mr.. T. NJ. Jeffords.
finds that in Kansas and Missouri
there is a shortage of good seed In
these states many farmers are test
ing 1912 grown seed. The tests
are generally satisfactory The cob
and kernel of the 1913 corn is often
light an chaffy. termination of such
corn is usually poor. County farm
advisors and rural teachers are test
ing seed for farmers. One farm ad-
visor reports receiving rs sample,
for testing in one day. Farmers are
advised to secure seed grown as near
their farm as possible and from sim
liar soil. Seed grown on rich bot
tom lands is often unfit for upland
soils.
The supply Of Alfalfa seed in these
states is unusually large, and the
price is correspondingly low. It is
a good time to procure good seed at
low prices for spring seeding.
In Oklahoma, seed corn is plenti-
full incentral counties. but scarce
elsewhere. Otherwise conditions are
the same as in Kansas and Missouri.
There is general complaint Of pooc
cotton seed in Oklahoma. The wet
fan seems to have injured it mater
tally. Farmers should at once test
10th corn and cotton seed. Many
inquiries are made for good Kafir
and Milo seed.