Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-02-03


Schoenfeld of Edgerton made an adj
dress, and then appealed to the audi
ence for contributions. TIE whole
sum was raised in very short time,
with enthusiasm and the best of feel
ing by all. The general opinion
seemed to be that the committee had
done well, and that the new structure
was a credit, not only to the Con-
gregational society but to the town as
we'll. Rev. aSchoenfeld's persuasive
magnetism as money finder is as
strong as ever. When he starts in
with an audience the coin starts to
jingle, and can't help it.
AFTERNOON MEETING.
The afternoon meeting was
especially for young people, and the
church was crowded.
A feature of this meeting was
song service led by Rev. Studebaker,
of Lancaster.
There were addresses by Rev. O.
L. Robertson of Madison and Rev.
A. T. Lacey of Endeavor. The meet
ing was greatly enjoyed by all.
EVENING MEETING.
At the evening meeting Rev. Mr..
Irish extended Greetings from
Neighborhood Churches and Rev.
Mr.. H. A. Studebaker of Lancaster
delivered an address. The musical
feature of this meeting was fine.
The choir, a double quartette, and
the band delighted the audience.
The dedication was a grand success
in all ways. Our people never had
the privilege of listening to better
sermons, and the flow of reason and
feast of soul were heartily enjoyed
by all who attended.
OBITUARY MYERS
Andrew Myers, son of John and
Barbara Myers, was born in Switzer-
land Oct. 10, 1925. He came to
America with his parents when z
years of age, landing in New York,
and moving to Buffalo. When about
Is years of age he went to Massillon,
Ohio, and worked with his brother
for a while. Then he moved to
Galena, and soon afterward to Potosi,
where he worked as teamster in the
mines. He was but 10 years old
when took up this work. Afterward
he came to Cassville, where he work
ed as bricklayer and plasterer, as
sisting in plastering the Dennison
house in 1859. He farmed for a
short time near Cassville, and moved
to the farm near North Andover,
which he farmed SO years. He re
tired to this village in September,
1900.
Mr.. Myers and Mary Jane Kendle
were married March 20, 1854, at
Potosi. She proved a worthy help
mate in their nearly 81 years of
married life. The following chill
dren were born to this union George
W., of Lattimer, Iowa; John W., of
Lancaster; Thomas H., deceased
Nelson A, of Thornton, Iowa; Alex,
of Patch Grove; Ida j., deceased
Frank r., Ed. R., and M"ron E., of
Glen Haven. The widow, with these
children and number o. grandchil-
dren mourn the loss of a good man.
Having been thrown on his own
resources when a mere boy Mr..
Myers did not have the chance ac-
corded most children for early edu-
cation. But he was possessed of a
good mind and disposition to ad-
vance, and so he became an intelli- !
gent, well-read man, applying his
knowledge to his business of farming
and enjoying it in his declining years.
Mr.. Myers died Jan. Ia, 1915, at |
the age of nearly 90 years. He had |
been failing for some time and was
ready to go. His funeral was held
at the Baptist church in this village |
Saturday, January Is, conuucted |
by Rev. Dahlberg, assisted by Rev.
Riley. Interment occurred at Blakes
Prairie cemetery. The children were
all present, as we'll as other relatives
and many friends.
TAKING THE RURAL COURSE
Several members OF our high school
class, who contemplate
next year, went Co Platteville
Sunday to take a six weeks course
called the rural course" to comply |
with the law compelling the work. The
students will be obliged to keep up
their high school studies too. Those
who went were Maud Winner, Irene
Nillin, Mabel Schneyer, Rose Voss, |
Mildred Tubbs, Florence Cooper, Helen
Geiger, Bessie Selle, Anna and Kath-
Ieen Mcnamara, Melvin Cooper. 1t is