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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
FRIDAY LAST WAS
BAD DAY FOR SALES
Good Crowd However Attended
[. X. Walker Auction.
Machinery Brought Very Good Prices.
Cattle Sold a Varying Figures.
Seed Corn That Went High.

The I. K. Walker sale last Friday
was very well attended considering the
bad weather and the muddy roads,
about 125 farmers being in evidence.
Mr.. Walker unfortunately picked
one OF the worst days of the year and
did not get started until about two
o'clock After passing around box
of prime segars the auctioneer got
busy and the sale started. The first
few pieces of machinery went quickly
and at about first bids. The second
lot, consisting of practically new ma
chinery went at very good prices. Fred
Aupperle obtained the $125 corn bind
er for $91 and Carl Alt took the $65
hay loader for the sum of $51. The
Bailie boys took a good wagon at $50
and a two-seated rig sold for $25.
Mr.. Dietzman of Livingston, bought
a fine car load of sixteen calves for
S24 a head; obviously much less than
they were worth, but the highest bid
offered. The cow stuff sold at good
prices ranging from $35 to $48, George
Eek taking a fine heifer at the latter
price. 1u6 U6SJ UIu MI. W d1hC1 COu1u
get on his twenty-five steers was $55
and he bid them in himself at $50 each.
Later in the day he was offer
ed $65 a head for twenty Of them and
refused to take it.
The seed corn was the biggest sur
prise of the sale, thirty-two bushels
selling for total of $13075. Mr.. Dietz-
man Of Livingston, took twelve bush
els Of No. z white, paying Sc bushel.
Two lots Of one and one-half bushels
yellow corn, brought $3.50 and SLIPS
respectively and seventeen sacks OF
this years corn brought $34. Mr..
Walker auctioned his own sale and
feels very well pleased with the re-
suits. Including the offer for the
steers, the sale amounted to about 3d.,
600.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
PARENTS AND TEACHERS TO MEET

This evening at 7:30 o'clock all
who are interested in the schools
are urged to meet with the teachers
at the high school building. This in
vitation includes every one; all pa
rents are especially urged to attend
regardless of whether your children
are in the public school or not. Re-
freshments will be served by the wo-
mans club, with whose assistance this
meeting has. been arranged.
The new moving picture machine
which has been purchased by the
school will be used for the first time
pub icly. No admission will be
charged. This meeting will be very
informal. Fathers as well as moth
ers are urged to come; everyone is
invited; and we feel sure that all will
find the evening a very pleasant and
profitable one We want all of the
people of Lancaster to get better ac-
quainted with the teachers and with
the school-it is the institution which
is working all the time for the welfare
of your children-and getting better
acquainted will be a great help to both
parents and teachers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
Observation-Disclosures.

Miss Dorothy Keiffer became the
bride of Mr.. Frank Berntgen on Tues
day morning at 9 o'clock during a
nuptial mass, celebrated at the cathed-
raj BY Rev. Father T. G. Brady. The
brides gown was fashioned of pea
green satin trimmed in shadow lace
and appliqued Tosebuds. The veil
was arranged with a circle of roses
and the bride carried a shower bou-
quet of brides roses.
A large number of relatives and
friends were present at the services.
The wedding breakfast was served
at the brides home. Yellow chrysan-
themums were used in the decorations
of the home and embellished the
brides table After a short wedding
trip Mr.. and Mrs. Berntgen will be
gin housekeeping in Dubuque and they
enter upon their married life with
the hearty good wishes of their MANY
friends.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Russell and the groom is
a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Berntgen
of CassvilIe, Wis.-Cassville Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
ELECTION AT LIVINGSTON.

Livingston village voted unanimous
Iy Saturday to borrow money from
the state trust funds for the purpose
of paying the Indebtedness on the new
city hall and fire station. The amount
needed was $4,000 and the measure
passed without a dissenting vote. The
building which is nearly completed,
is very handsome structure of brick
and tile, containing one large room
where the board meetings will take
place and where the fire apparatus and
lookup will be located.
On top of the building is a belfry
and a 36-in. fire bell. The engine is
Of the chemical type and of the very
latest model.
The loan will be placed at AZ per
cent interest, to run for fifteen years.
Next Tuesday, December Z, the joint
district number 1, of Livingston, vii
lage and Mifflin in Iowa county, will
vote on the matter of loan Of $10,-
600 to pay off the existing debt on the
new school building, and place the
loan in the fund provided for that
purpose. The election is simply le-
gal requirement and will undOubted-
ly be passed unanimously.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
SALES NOW AND COMING.

The sale season is still booming,
and considering conditions prices OBJ
tanned are very fair. NJ. F. Walker of
South Lancaster, announces a closing
out sale in this issue that involves a
nice lot Of stock and some very good
machinery. John ROwden's sale billed
on December Is is arousing a good
deal OF interest as Mr.. Rowden has q
sale OF unusual proportions and lots
of fine stuff Mrs Ed NicksOn of Po-
tosi township advertises her closing
out sale again in this issue. The sale
takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 8.
John Kitto, residing six miles south
Of Lancaster and three miles north
of Rockville, near the Lancaster and
Potosi road, intends to quit farming
and advertises in our next issue his
entire property Of cattle, horses, hogs,
poultry, machinery, etc. The sale will
take place on Thursday. December 16
and full particulars will appear in our
next two issues. The stock sales are
mighty good reading and we urge you
to read the ads carefully as you may
find the very thing you have been
looking for.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
THANKSGIVING day
Rockville Man Loses Eye While
Mark Shooting.
Gun Refused to Throw Shells and Mon
key Wrench Used to Force Cart
RIDGE BackfireS.-In Hospital

An afternoons sport had a
most tragic outcome Thanksgiving
day when Sam Petit, aged &c, bar
tender employed in the Fred Turner
saloon at Rockville, lost the sight OF
one eye and severely injured his hand
Petit, in company with two other
young men was engaged in shooting
at mark near the saloon. The re-
volver he was using became damned
and Petit endeavored to force the
cartridge into the cylinder using a
monkey wrench for that purpose. In
some manner the shell exploded, flying
back into his eye, the bullet burying
itself in one of his fingers The sight
of the right eye was totally destroy
ed and there is some danger of tetan-
us poisoning in his hand. He was TAX
en- to Dubuque at once by DR.. Meow
ern and placed in Finley hospital for
treatment Petit, whose home was in
Sitter up to last August, is married
and has two children.
According to reports received Mon
day, Mr.. Petit is resting we'll after an
operation which necessitated the re
moval of his eye, and he will leave
the hospital in a week or so.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
NOIan-OStermeier Wedding.

A quiet but beautiful wedding took
place at the st. Andrews parsonage
Wednesday morning, Nov. "a. when
Rev. Father j. ". Scheffer spoke the
words that joined i'm holy matrimony
Mr.. Dennis III. Nolan of Prairie du
Chen. to Miss Annie Ostermeier Of POI
tOsi. using the beautiful ring service
i'm the ceremony. The bride was attired
i'm a brown brOadclOth travelling suit
with corsage bouquet of brides ros-
es. and wore a brown hat, and pre-
scented a very lovely appearance as
she pledged her vows to the man of
her choice. She was attended by her
cousin. Miss Carrie Buss, who was
gOwned i'm a suit Of navy blue cloth
and wore a blue hat.
Following the marriage ceremony
the bridal party were driven by autos
n the home OF the brides mother
where bountiful wedding breakfast
awaited them. The bride is the daugh-
tor of Mrs. Elizabeth Ostermeier, and
hoe all the essentials of true woman
hood and possesses the qualifications
mat goes to make a lOveable and help
full wife. and the groom can be thank
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
CHRISTIANITY IN ACTION.

On Thanksgiving day about fifty
persons from the churches of the city
gave their afternoon in trying to bring
la little sunshine and cheer into the
lives of those at the county farm.
They met at the Methodist church
and were conveyed to the farm in
autos kindly provided by friends.
Rev. T. S. Beavin was in charge of
the program, and w. A. Weyhrauch
and Mr.. c.. A. Potts assisted in the de-
votions. Songs were sung from the
revival song book and greatly enjoyed.
Miss Maiben and Mr.. Potts sang solos,
Miss Knox gave reading and Mr..
II. Gross delighted the company with
his violin.
After the program was given the
ladies of the w. @. T. IT, distributed
the boxes of fruit and candy they had
prepared, in which act the givers were
as much blessed as the receivers.
From the farm the visitors were TAX
Ell over to the asylum, where they sang
in each ward.
To some, it was the first time they
had had he opportunity of looking
around the new building; and what
they saw gave them a greater apprec-
iatiOn of what the county is doing for
the unfortunate ones.
Superintendent Burris and wife re
ceived the party very graciously and
assisted in every way in making the
afternoon very enjoyable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
SchieI- HartIine.

This morning at IL o'clock will be
solemnized at the residence of the
brides aunt. Mrs. Almeda Parker in
254 South Jackson street this city,
the marriage of Nellie EthOwyn Hart
line to John Schiel, Rev. Thomas
Beavin officiating. Miss Maritime is
the daughter of Henry Hartline, for
many years a resident of Lancaster,
and recently of Rice Lake. Miss Hart
line is charming young lady and
we'll qualified to make Mr.. Scheil a
devoted helpmate. Mr. Schiel is a ris-
ng young farmer of Barron, Wis,
who will without doubt make his
mark i'm the world The wedding will
De of a private nature, only immed-
late friends and relatives of the con-
.racting parties being present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
BendOrf- Burgess.

Last Tuesday evening at seven
o'clock occurred the uniting in mar
riage Of Fred BendOrf of the Hur-
ricane neighborhoOd and Miss Fern
Burgess of this city. The wedding
took place at the Presbyterian parson-
age. Rev. VIM. Harberts performing
the ceremony. The happy young cou-
pie were attended by Myrtle Burgess,
a sister OF the bride, and Henry Ben
dOrf. a brother of the groom.
Following the ceremony a bountl-
full wedding supper was given at the
home OF the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Burgess to which. the
immediate relatives of both parties
attended and thoroughly enjoyed. The
young people left Wednesday morn
ing for a trip to several Iowa points
where they will spend a few weeks
honeymoon.
The groom is an Industrious and
coming young farmer and his bride
is a young lady highly esteemed by
all She was for several years chief
operator at the Bell telephone eX-
change in this city. They will re
side on Mr.. BendOrf's farm in South
Lancaster after the first of the year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
PROBATE COURT.

In re estate of John Marcue, de-
ceased. Petitioner for administration.
Proof of publication of notice filed.
Petitioner appeared by George B.
Clementson, his attorney. No other
appearance. c. j. Ragatz appointed
administrator. Bond $1,000.
In re estate A Y. Decker, deceased.
Petitioner for administrator Proof
of publication Of notice filed. Petit
toner appeared by Brown, Brennan &
Carthew, his attorneys No other ap-
pearances. John P. Decker appointed
administrator. Bond fixed at $500.
In re estate, temperance |. Brown,
deceased. Hearing of claims. Contest
on claim of Laura Parker indicated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01

full that he won the prize he has. She
was born in the village Of Potosl, and
by her kind disposition and winsome
ways has endeared every one to her,
and her friends are counted by legion,
who wish her God speed on. her matri-
monial voyage. She graduated from
the Potosi high school with the class
of 1893 and for several years there
after successfully taught school.
The groom we are unacquainted
with, but would Judge him to be good
man or he would never have won
Annie for his wife. He. was supported
by his brother, Mr.. j. ]. Nolan. The
out OF town guests present We're: F.
II. Nolan and wife of Geneva; Wis; E.
J. Nolan and sister of Prairie du
Chen: T. B. Nolan of Chicago; NJ No
Ian of Milwaukee; Mr.. and Mrs. JOS.
P. Grosser, of Hayfield, Mimi. and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hauk of Cass-
vile. Those from Potosi were, Mr..
and Mrs Samuel Hoffman, Mr.. and
Mrs. August Mike, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Baumler and family, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
III. Grimm, Mr.. and Mrs Sam Buacker
Miss Ella Kelly and Mr. Arthur Gros-
ser.
The couple will be at home to their
friends in Dubuque on Jan. l, 1916. ***
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
REAL ESTATE DEALS
Transfers Filed With Recorder
of Grant County.
An active Movement in Good Farm
ing Lands and All Kinds of
Town Property.

Real estate deals from Nov. 20 to
Nov. 27.
ThOs. H. William to Wes-
ley Williams, 1872 acres in
EllenbOrO; consideration IS 100000
r. NJ. Carter to James Allen,
OF Livingston, lots in Liy-
ingstOn; consideration 49, 10000
R. NJ. Carter to Fred Allen,
of Livingston, lots in Liv-
ingstOn; consideration - 10000
The IT. School District No.
of Miffln, Iowa county, and
town of Clifton, Grant Co.,
to A J. White, of Living
stOn, IL acre in Clifton
township; consideration $1,000
William Dawson, Joseph H.
Bell, Ambrose Bell and Pat
rick Mclaughlin to James
McGarry, lot in So. Lancas-
ter; consideration -------- $4,000
Martha Ostrander to Walter
Steele, of BoscObel, lots in
BoscObel; consideration 10000
Daniel Roseman to F. H.
Durnford to P. A. Sagen,
containing acres more or
less in Boscobel; consider
alton ------------------- LOO
William p. Erwin to William
RiddiOugh, containing 104
acres more or less in Fen
nimore; consideration - 100000,
J. NJ. Klauer to Jens Jenson,
OF Cassville, lots in Cass-
Vile; consideration - 10000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
LAST WEEKS WEATHER.

Wednesday, Nov 24-Max. 45; min
20; clear, south wind.
Thursday, Nov. 25.-Max. so; min
"a; cloudy, southwest wind.
Friday, Nov. 26.-Max 46; min. %;
cloudy, west wind.
Saturday, Nov. 27.-Max. As; min
20; clear, west wind.
Sunday, Nov 28.-Min. Sc; min. 25i
cloudy, north wind.
Monday, Nov. 29.-Max. %; min. 10;
partly cloudy, northwest wind.
Tuesday, Nov. 30.-Max. 30; min. Fl
partly cloudy, southwest wind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01

Miss Leora Kamm, of Rewey,
was the guest of Miss Eda ROesch last
week.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. William Davis of EllenborO on
November &C.
Mrs. Jos. Woolstenholme, Of Grand
Island, Nebr., writes relatives here
that Rev. Arthur Weatherly, pastor of
the Unitarian church at Lincoln, Nebr.,
and husband of Miss Carrie Jones,
formerly of this city, will sail as a
delegate on the Oscar II, Scandinav-
ian line, which Henry Ford has char
tered as a peace ship.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
THE JUSTICE COURT.

Walter Newcomb, confined in the
county Jail on a charge of having muir
dered Wallace Faust of Boydtown,
Crawford county, in September, will
have his preliminary hearing before
Justice c. w. Burrows to-day at ten
o'clock. Newcomb will be represent
ed by ]. J. Blaine of BOscobel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
SEN. LA TOILETTE HERE FRIDAY

Senator r. NJ. LaFollette will adj
dress a Lancaster audience at Hyde
hall Friday afternoon. The senator
has been speaking at various points
in this part Of the state this week and
arrives in Lancaster on the Friday
noon train. From here he takes the
overland route for Platteville for an
evening address.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
COMING EVENTS.

There will be a basket social and
program at the Grays Mill school
house, No. II, Friday, Dec. 3, 1915, at
p. m. Everyone come. Ethel Weis-
bemer, teacher.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
4 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE.

Mayor Bailie would like to meet with
one or two representatives from each
church and society of Lancaster,
Monday November 6, at 7.30 in the
evening to discuss plans for a COM
munity Christmas tree. The meeting
will take place in the city hall council
room.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
NO CHANGE IN POSTOFFICE.

Postmaster E. E. Mccoy received
word from the department Monday
that the postoffice contract as adver-
tised recently had been Rewarded
to Col. ]. G. Clark and consequently
no change will be made in the lOca-
ton
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01

DIR. Rush Godfrey made business
trip to Chicago Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Clara Pollock arrived home
Tuesday evening from st. Paul, Mimi,
where she has been visiting the past
couple of weeks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01

The regular monthly tea will be
served by the ladies of the M. E.
church next Monday evening from
o'clock until all are served. Remem-
Der the date is changed to Monday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
FARMERS PHONE IN CITY HALL

Connection has been made with the
Farmers Telephone company and the
city hall so that any person having
that system in their residence can call
the city hall in case of fire.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
RED CROSS STAMPS ON SALE.

Red Cross stamps are now on sale
at the drug stores and L. G. Wheeler's
book store. Have each. Christmas
package bear a stamp and help tu-
berculosis sufferer. Get a supply to-
d2V
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John P. Schiel, Barron, Wis, and
Nellie E. Hartline, Lancaster.
Nelson Scott and Hilda Hippenbach-
er, Lancaster.
Harry B. Bjerke, Montfort, and Myr-
tie Houston, MOntfort
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

Sunday school, 9:45.
Morning worship, 10:45.
Hurricane Sunday school, 1000.
Boice Creek Sunday school, 2.30.
Divine service, $50.
Young peoples meeting, 1880.
Wednesday Rockville evening SER
vice, 1880.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01

The ladies of the M. E. church will
hold their annual bazaar Monday,
Dec. 6, in the chapel Of the church.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01

sent.
Meetings every afternoon at 2:30
will continue to be a helpful feature.
On Friday at $3.50 there will be a SER
vice at the rink for the high school
students alone.-H. A. S.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01
LANCASTER MARKETS.

Lancaster dealers were paying the
following prices in cash yesterday, but
the prices are subject to change with
out notice:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Starr, of
Livingston spent the weekend here
with relatives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01

There will be an entertainment and
basket sociable at the ROwdOn school,
district No. 2, North Lancaster, Dec.
4. 1915. Come and guess the number
of beans in jar and win box of
chocolates. Everybody welcome. Al
ma Henkel, teacher.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01

Meeting of the r. N. A. Friday even
ing, Dec. 8. Election of officers. All
members urged to be present
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01

The annual Presbyterian baking and
candy sale will be held Dec. at 10
o'clock
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-01

The Busy Bee Sewing Circle will
have a bazaar and home baking sale
at the city hall Dec 10. Benefit for the
u. B. cemetery.
South Bend news-times., 1915-10-06
BUYS FASTEST YACHT

CHICAGO, Oct 6. .- Chicago Tues
day claimed possession of the fastest
steam yacht aloat, following the an
noun ement that John Borden had
purchased the Kanawha from O. X
G. Billings. The craft has defeated
Cosair 3rd, j. p. MOMrgan's fleet boat
and Lysistrata, J. Gordon Bennetts
300-foOter The KanaWha makes %
knots an hour. The yacht was made
famous because Mark Twain had a
private stateroom on the main deck
where he did most of his writing i'm
the latter years of his life The boat
was owned by II. II. Rogers. If oc-
casiOn demands, Borden announced
today. he will turn the yacht over TO
the United States government to be
used as an auxiliary or cruiser.
South Bend news-times., 1915-10-06
SPORT NEWS BITS

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Oct. 6.-The
best team he could pick from his foot
ball material was sent into today's
game with Lawrence college, by Coach
Yost of the University of Michigan.
In announcing his lineup before the
game Yost left his choice for quar-
ter unnamed and it was believed he
would use either Zeigler or Calvin
there.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, oct. 6.-Local
promoters have accepted-Ad Wolgast's s
offer to meet Denny Palmer here next
Monday. The fight was TO have been
staged last Monday night but Wolgast
missed his train at Cadillac. Mich. Ar
rangements for the battle next Mon
day were made by telegraph.
NEW YORK. oct. 6.-Terry Nit
chell and frankie Notter fought a To-
round draw.
Jim Flynn. the local lightweight.
and Billy Bennett of Ireland boxed
"a 1O-rOund draw.
Bushie Graham out-pointed Kaho-
ma Kid in 10 rounds.
Jack Dillon. the Indianapolis mid
|dleweight, defeated Jim Savage of New
Jersey in 10 rounds.
Larry Hansen stopped Mike Don
nelly in three rounds