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The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Commerce Department
Announces Changes

The Department of Commerce today
announced the following changes In
personnel:
The temporary appointment Of Blanche
r. Seaton. as telephone operator at
$780, in the office Of the secretary, has
been terminated.
In the Bureau Of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce. Walter Fischer has been ap-
pointed special agent at 1900 a day and
Stanhope Sans has been appointed
commercial agent at 1000 a day, and
both have been appointed special dis
bursins agents W tn % ponds at to'G:
P. Adrian, clerk at San Francisco. has
been promoted to $3.50 and John p.
Cashin, clerk at 80. has been trans
ferred from Seattle. Wash. to San
Francisco.
In the Lighthouse Service. Clark l..
Sims has been reinstated as assistant
keeper Of Love Point Light Station.
Md,
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Weekly Public Study
Glasses Arranged

Weekly meetings for the study OF the
Bible have been arranged by the Sun
day School Teachers of the Fourth
Presbyterian Church. The gatherings
will take place in the church hall on
Thursday evenings. Tn. first meeting
was held last night. Homer Edison,
general secretary of the church. Is in
charge Of the course
The Washington times., 1915-07-30

Tho Administration is getting ready
ping; and Administration authorities
think the Chicago disaster will strength
en- the argument in favor Of such leg
islation. They say that II the Gov
1t would have a control over type Of
vessels. and methods Of construction.
such as 1t cannot possibly exercise as a
mere regulatory matter. Moreover,
and this is coming to be an important
part of the Administration case In favor
Of Government-owned ships-it Is now
generally believed that the war Is go
ing to be long. and that the demand for
shipping will increase faster than, in
ordinary course, It can be met.
xnnpt w zee nraev .se nsarlv to
whatever limit may be set on 1t by the
capacity Of outgoing ships; and the
Government authorities believe the
country, realizing this, will be more dis
posed than 1t was last session to take
up the idea Of publicly-owned vessels.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
HEADACHES

Thousands of men and women suffer iron
head aches every day, other thousan have
head aches every week or every month. and
still others have headache Occasionally, but
not at regular intervals. The beA doctor 10
often unable to find the cause of many OF
these headaches. and In most other cases,
knowing the cause. he does not know what
viii remove It, so as to give . perman-
ent cure. All he can do is to prescribe the
usual pain BELIEVERS. which give temporary
relief, but the headache returns as usual, and
treatment is again necessary. II you suffer
from he ead aches. no after what their nature,
take Anti-ksmnia Tablets. and the results
You can obtain them at all druggists in any
quantity, l0c worth. 15c worth or more.
AK for AK Tableta
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Treasury Gets $4,000
Through Realty Sales

Uncle Sam Is achieving notable sue
cess as n real estate salesman. Secre-
tary of the Interior Lane today an
nounced that the public sale OF lots
overlooking F1athead Lake. on the
former Flathead Indian reservation in
Montana, resulted In the disposition OF
l64 lot on the first two days for 81, 200.
The first lot was sold to former
Senator Dixon. OF Montana. the Trainer
Of the villa site legislation. Sixty acres
were sold to the Knights Templar. OF
Montana. who expect to erect q
temple.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30

be improved. A macadam road without
cutters would cost $1,000. u macadam
road with cutters and curbs 81 ,OcO,
and concrete street would cost about
$4,000.
Mr.. Grabill pointed out that the ma
cadam probably would cost more to
maintain than concrete.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
E. Leo Cooke. No. 43

Prices on all vegetables and fruits
have tumbled. Sugar Corn. Cali
fornia Melons. Georgia Peaches.
and all home me-grown vegetables are
lower now than at any time this
season. And We have a big supply
at bottom prices.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
SICK-HEADACHES

Sick he ad ache. the most miserable OF all
sicknesses. loses its terrors when AK Tablets
are taken. When you feel an attack coming
on, take two tablets. aud in many cases the
attack will be warded of. During an attack
take one AK Tablet every two hours. The
rest and comfort which follow, can be OBJ
tained In no other way
Csnsins Ak Tabists ksss ths * s,e~ss
0yss. A. su dysSSists. -Adyt
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Jap Seizure Of China
rs Expected to Solve
u. S. Marine Problem
Expert on Shipping Declares End of War Will See
European Owned Vessels for Sale, Driven Out
of Orient by New World-Power.
BY JUDsON C. WELLIvER.


Japan preparing solution for Americas problem Of merchant
shipping the opinion Of Washington people have been studying
development of far affairs lately
This curious conclusion reached especially by shipping men;
and their analysis world and the
Oriental question calculated give pause Americans who can
particular of this country the European struggle
Here quotation from of the mercantile marine
business who knows the ships and shipping the business the
po share of the politics of the world:
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Jos. Phillips, No. SIG

Original Pork Sausage, Csc ID.
Pure open Kettle Rendered Lard.
l5c Id.
Phillips Original scrapple. 10c ID.
Seasonable Country Hams. 25c ID.
Seasonable Country Bacon. DC III.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
A. J. Simon, No. 349

The market on poultry Is very
nighty, but we will give you the
very best auaity at the very low
est prices on Saturday. We would
quote prices If We knew what they
are to be. Our reputation Of many
years and our large patronage
prove these statements.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Attempt to Locate
$50 Escaped Convicts

Department OF Justice officials are
preparing to send broadcast an album
containing portraits OF all convicts
who have escaped from Federal peni-
tentiaries. There are approximately $50
Federal convicts at large today. Nine
teen escaped from Federal penitenti-
aries and fourteen violated parole.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Geo. c. Langley & Brother.
No. 345

The Egg market must go high
er. Scarcity Of fodder and hot
weather is telling on eggs at
about this time. Prices VIII
shortly soar higher.
The butter tone Is very much
firmer.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30

In the files OF the Pinus laboratories
at Monticello. Ill. are many letters
gratefully acknowledging the satisfac-
tory results folio wing the use OF Fruit
ola and Traxo. Arrangements have
been made for the distribution Of these
excellent remedies by leading drug
stores everywhere. In Washington
Fruitola and Traxo can be obtained at
O'Donnell's Drug Store 9O4 F ST., n w
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Edgar Browning, No. "

For Saturday we will sell the
finest Sugar Corned Beef for ,2h
cents a pound and Old Reliable
Hams for 20 cents a pound.
Finest Of Seasoned Hamburg
Steak, Csc pound.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Joseph E. Catti, No. 22

We have made special arrange
ments this season to secure the
finest fruits and vegetables In the
markets. These will always DO
priced as low as reasonable profit
and market conditions permit.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
H. C.. Coburn, No. 498

Fancy stock In butter. eggs. and
GreeS.. Prices as low as marxs.
permits. Reputation OF twenty-
fve 3ears. Everything guarau-
tted.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Holzbierlein, No. 163

Famous Bread, Famous Cakes.
Famous everything they make.
None who have tried our Chocolate
Cream Cake and our Cherry Cake
can longer wonder why they are
famous. They sell at 2Oc 10.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Jos. S. Beall, No. $50

Successor to Beall g. Byrne,
the famous butter. egg, and
cheese dealers, for the past
decade. Mr.. Beall has been in
charge of the business reGu-
larly, and announces in this
change that the time-tried
policy of the very best quail
ity at the lowest price will be
religiously maintained. Best
Butter, 35c ID. Freshest eggs.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Watson & Hollister, No. 66O

Our grocery specials will meet
your satisfa ction. We especially
recommend our line of Cofrees ana
Teas. that make up smooth and
with the full flavor.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
w. M. Riley, No. 582

The market generally Is showing
a slight increase, but we are keep
ing the same high quality of meats
we have always had. The shopper
buys wisely who 'buys here.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Thomas K. Dewdney, No. 565

Value IL here. Prices are lower,
Of profit less ON the meats we
sell you because Of the tremen-
d0ux patronage we have earned.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Nearly 1900 Treated.

Nearly four thousand free treatments
were given to Washington's poor at the
Washington Eye. Ear and Throat Hos
pital. the flrst six months Of this year.
according to the semi-annual report Of
that institution.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Quality Poultry Company

The best grades of poultry arc
available here at all times. We
have the new specialties first.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Walter r. Sacks, No. 323

You will get the best service and
quality at our stand.
Crescent Butter. 35c ID.
Eggs, csc dozen.
Sharp American Cheese. Csc lb.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
New York Beef Co., No. 578

As our name implies. we special
ize on beef. but we also have other
meats. We make It q special point
however. to have the finest quality
beef roasts and steaks.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Edwin r. Hunt, No. 566

Saturday VIII be my new Gus
toner day. Old customers will get
the same careful attention, but
every new customer who comes to
my stand can depend on getting
an unusually fine cut at an attrac-
tive price.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
James La Fontaine, No, 394

Poultry and Vegetables and
Fruits in great abundance. You
cannot 60 wrong on my prices and
quality.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Chas. E. Ebel, No. $50

The quality of our meat as al.
ways is OF the highest order. and
the prices we ask exceptionally
low under the present conditions
in the market. For Saturday. we
offer the following specials:
Leg Lamb. 22c.
Hamburger Steak, 15c; two for
Csc.
Roast Beef, 1Sc, two for 25c.
Corned Beef. 10c to lSC.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30

The Cost of All Dental Work
has been reduced about one-half for
August.
Dr. Vaughan. recently returned to the
city, 307 7th st. n.w.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
J. B. Schroth & Sons, No. 456

Dealers in porl: products. Spe-
c,al attention 20 buyers in bis
lots.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Engel Brothers Co., No. 629

Legs Of Fancy Home Dressed
Spring Lamb. &c.
New York Rib Roast. 25c ID.
Sugar Cured Corn Beef. l2lac,
15c, and 20c.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Albert Buehler Co., No. 532

Burk's Pork Products, Phlladel-
phia's World Famed delectable
meats are sold here. Delightful
for the summer table. Burk s
Frankfurters are equal to the
imported.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Chas. Brunger, No. 2O8

Some Fowls. 20c ID.
Fresh EGGS. 25c doz.
Broilers. Bakers. Fryers. Tur-
keys, etc.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
w. H. Bradburn, No. 214

Bacon has gone up considerably
of late, but we are selling it. ma
chine sliced, for sc per pound.
Other prepared meats at economy
prices.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Emnert Bros, No. 256

A constant large display OF the
bsst offering Of tho local veg
e,able and~fruit market.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
McCurdy, No. 662
Best Nut Cake In the World.
Regularly pc. Spcciai 1Sc.
Bring this coupon.
S. A. Gatti & Bro, No. 554

We have a full supply of the gen.
uine imported macaroni In bulk.
This Is strictly first-class. very
fancy macaroni. We mention It be-
cause the supply in America Is
small. due to the European war.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
S. S. Hoover, No. 122
FREE DELIVERY.

T. T. Keane & Co., No. 40
W. solicit the patronage OF no.
tells, cafes, and dealers Oh the
basis OF quality and price.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Oyster Bros, No. $40

Blue Ribbon Creamery. 35c ID.
Fresh Eggs. 25c doz.
Coon Cheese. 3Oc ID.
Fresh Certified White Leghorn
Eggs. 8c doz.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Big Specials at Center Market For Saturday
Albert Lepper, No. Isl

Roueffel Liver Sausage, soc. I'm
ported style.
Boamisch Liver Sausage, 30c.
Imp. Style Frankfurters, Csc.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30

Loeffler Sausage & Provision
Co., No. 674
Fancy quality at all times. and
specialties Tor particular trade.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Chas. N. Blond Supply Co.,
No. 1888

Lunchroom trade solicited Just
give US q chance to quote you
prices.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30

T. F. keane, No. 81
The choicest cuts OF the very
best beef at attractive prices.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
Mrs. P. J. Mulligan, Formerly
at No. 800, Has Moved to
Nos. 4O-42.

Will always have the famous A.
l. Root Honey. Flavor supreme
specially prepared so that 1t will
not smart the throat.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
A. II. Colman. No, ll2

Dried Fruits. Pickles. Home
made Potato Chips. NutSe Nut
Meats.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
A. T. Schroth & Sons. No. ATS

We solicit the trade of hotels
cafes, lunchroons. and stores at
attractive prices.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30
J. G. Ewald & Co., No. 537

Baked specialties 1t unusuall
attractive prices.
The Washington times., 1915-07-30

Thos. A. Cannon Co., No. 81
Hothouse Products In Plenty.
Fresh Vegetables in Abundance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-08-25

Miss Lizzie Bernhard went Tuesday
to Milwaukee to stay two weeks at
the home of her brother-in-law and
sister, Con Sullivan andw life.
Eta, Fritz and Henry Wagner, of
Chicago, are here to stay two weeks
guests of Mrs. Louisa Kleinpell and
family
G. A. Stevens and Master Donald
were in Lancaster Saturday, business
for Mr.. Stevens, and pleasure for his
son.
Albert Schaal, student U. of W., is
home in Cassville for two weeks va
cation. He has lot of friends here
and, if the days be balmy, he is sure
to have a good time.
Mesdames Thos. Smith and her lit
tie granddaughter, Vira Zeigler, and
Glenn Smith and children, are in ST.
Paul visiting relatives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-08-25
LITTLE GRANT.
Special Correspondence to the Herald.
(By Burne1l Cooley)

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
(By Burne1l Cooley.)
Jess Blackburn and family, of Camp
bell Ridge visited Sunday at Nick
Henrick's.
While threshing at Frank Morrow's
Sherm Hayden was adjusting the
knives that cut the bands, when some
of the hands started the machine and
Sherm got bad cut on one of his
legs. The doctor put several stitches
in it.
There is fine new baby girl at Mr.
and Mrs. John Beetham's. Grandma
Beetham is there helping to care for
it.
A few of VIM. Garthwaite and wifes
neighbors and relatives, surprised
them on their tenth marriage anniver-
sary. They came with well-filled bas-
kets, and Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Addi-
son brought a freezer of ice cream
The bride wore her wedding dress. All
had a good time, and wished the
worthy couple many more happy we'd
ding anniversaries. The party left a
nice little gift to purchase a present
for them to remember their tenth we'd
ding anniversary.
Mrs. T. S. Pendelton is still helping
to care for her new grandson at Harry
Kaap's.
Mrs. George Mccormick spent last
Thursday with her sister, Mrs. Ed
Govier.
Fred COVERS family spent last Sun
day at John Rowden's.
Orrie Bunoy is visiting in Boscobel.
VIM. Welsh and wife and little
daughter, came out to Mrs. Welch's
parents, James Addison's. They will
also attend the last day of the Bloom
ington fair.
James Addison and wife were over
Thursday helping his son, Charley
thresh.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-08-25
SOUTH LANCASTER.

Special Correspondence to the Herald
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Richardson and
daughter, Edna, of Platteville, are here
visiting friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Treloar and
daughter, of Nora Springs, Iowa, spent
last week at the c. A. Case home.
Mr.. Chas. Cox is on the sick list.
Emma Longmeier helped through
threshing at her brothers, Theodore
Longmeier's and Albert Macke's.
Messrs. VIM. Draper and Elmer
Vanderpoo1, of Prospect, Wis, who
are visiting relatives in Lancaster, had
dinner with Ed. Taylor's last Monday.
Ernest Naumann, of Lancaster, has
been at his uncle's, Hugo Kohlenberg's
Messrs. VIM. Draper and Elmer Van
derpool, of Prospect, Wis, called on
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth Holzinger one
day last week.
Miss Dora Vesperman spent part of
last week with her sister, Mrs. John
Vesperman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Vesperman and
Earl, visited with Henry Holzinger's
Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-08-25
CASSVILLE.

Special Correspondence to the Herald
(By Edna Garner)
Misses Margaret and Josephine
Habberman spent few days at Os-
terdock's last week.
Messrs. and Mesdames Robt. Wood
ward, Geo. Pohl and daughter, of Du-
buque, spent Thursday as guests of
Mrs Emily Garner and daughter, Ed
ma.
Mrs. VIM. Green and chilcren, of
Prairie Du Chem, were guests of the
Spillers Mcdowell home from Thurs
day until Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lord and daughters,
of Bloomington, and guests, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eichorst, of Milwaukee, Mrs.
Mary Barr, and Lee Bennett, of Glen
Haven, visited in town Saturday,
guests at the Geo. Chase home.
Miss Ella Beckmier is visiting in
Dubuque this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Meming and
baby, of Dubuque, were guests at Her
man Kartman's home over Sunday.
Miss Margery Scriven, of Beloit, was
a visitor at the Gus Klindt home few
days last week.
Mrs. g. A. Klindt and Miss Edith
Klindt were Dubuque visitors Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walt Zeigler and
daughter, Helen, spent the past week
with relatives at Flora.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Berntgen went
to Dubuque Sunday.
Monroe Hope and Miss Ethel Wood
ington went to Dubuque Sunday.
Chas. Schuering returned from
Hampshire, H., last week.
Clyde Cardey, of Platteville, spent
the past week at the Orson Farrand
home.
Austin Riley, of Lacrosse, spent
Sunday in town, as usual.
Misses Myra Lindner, and Stella
Scheible, are visiting in Rockford.
Mrs. A. Obershau was a guest of the
Hannum home at Rockford the past
several days.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scharfenstein,
of Bloomington, came down Friday for
a visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Brodt of
and Mrs. Ed Beiderman,
of Mt Hope, were guests of the Muel-
Ter home last week.
Misses Agnes and Elsie Hillary, of
North Andover, were guests of Miss
Ira Jordan, Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-08-25
FIVE POINTS.

Special Correspondence to the Herald
. By Viola Spiegelberg.)
George Curtis has fine Buick au-
tomobile.
Grandma Hudson is visiting at Joe
Kerns'.
Lee Myers is working for Joe Bass
Charles Hudson helped M. o. Rey-
nolds during stacking time.
Wallace Galley and mother, of Lam
caster, were callers at D.. E. Curtis S
last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Meyer and
Ernest, Gertrude and Frieda Sager
of Pleasant Ridge, spent last Wednes-
day evening at Paul Spiegelberg's.
Mrs. d. E. Curtis is greatly improv-
ing after being seriously i'll for sew
eral weeks. We hope she will contin-
ue improving.
Mrs. James Carlin, of Milwaukee
is visiting her brother and family
Paul Spiegelberg.
Among those who attended the
Bloomington fair Thursday were:
Lloyd and Belva Duncan, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Curtis, Dorothy Curtis, Lee
Myers and Viola Spiegelberg.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-08-25

Though it was most too cold to en-
Joy ice cream, the social at Big Grant
was quite success, netting the Sun
day school, $3.50.
Dewie and Leonard Dexter, of Fen
nimore, have been at the home of their
aunt, Mrs. Guy Walker few weeks.
Chas. Fitzgerald and wife visited
Sunday at the home of their son. Han
mum, ]. A. Huff and family at Wesley
Walkers and Sherman Pittenger and
family at Joe Edges, near Mt. Hone
Miss Cora BOIL, while operating a
power washing machine, had the mis-
fortune to get her right hand caught
in the wringer, causing a very badly
mangled hand, though no bones were
broken. DR.. Fowler was Immediately
called and found it necessary to take
several stitches, the flesh was so badly
broken. She is getting along nicely
at this writing.
Some of Peter Waynes friends were
instigators of a surprise party, which
was surprise. Wednesday Mr. Wayne
went to write letter, and, looking up
the date, discovered it was his birth
day, and some company having ar
rived, he put 2 and together. There
were forty relatives and neighbors
gathered in response to the invitations,
bringing well-filled baskets. A fine
dinner. was served. All had splendid,
good time, and went home wishing
Mr.. Wayne many more happy birth
days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-08-25
NORTH LANCASTER.
Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Mrs i A Huff

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Mrs. ]. A. Huff
Harry Jerrett, of Lancaster, is stay
ing with his sister, Mrs. John Graham.
Guy Walker sold some cattle to Ian
caster buyers, which he delivered Mon
day.
The Beetham and Croft threshing
outfit has arrived and they are begin
ming work at Clyde Beetham's.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Noon of Werley
where Tuesday visitors at the Will
Hickin home.
Marguerite and Monte Place spent
a few days at the home of their aunt,
Mrs. w. B. Griswold.
The North Lancaster Aid will meet
with Mrs. John Jerrett, Wednesday,
September 1.
Miss Pearl Wayne returned Sunday
after spending a few days with her
cousins at the Cliff home.
Ed Hauch and wife, who have been
working for Wesley Walker, moved to
Lancaster Wednesday, and Wesley,
not enjoying baching, called on his sis
ter, Elizabeth to help him out.
/ Mrs. Iva McClimans, of Lancaster,
is staying at the home of her brother,
Will Hickin.
Mrs. Walter Cliff has been very
poorly again and is not improving as
fast as her many friends would like
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-08-25
MT. HOPE.
Special Correspondence to the Herald.
minnie H. Cairns.)

Special Correspondence to the Herald
minnie H. Cairns.)
Miss Lulu Adams spent the greater
| part of last week in Bloomington, the
guest of Miss Emma Glazier, and 9TH
er friends.
Walton Nichols is suffering with a
very lame back.
Geo. Timmerm and family of Union
Grove, drove to Mt. Hope for a week.
visit with his fathers family and 9TH
er relatives and friends. George is
county superintendent OF schools of
Racine county, all OFFICE which he has
neld Tor several years.
Mr.. Frank Budd has returned from
minneapolis, where he has been visit
! ing his daughter. His grandson re-
turned with him for a visit.
Myron Handy, of Minneapolis, came
for a visit with friends and to accom-
pany his wife and son home. The lat
ter have been here for some time past.
A. l.. Sherman, of Lancaster, was a
caller in town Wednesday.
DR.. James S. Orr went to Milwaukee
last Tuesday and drove his new five
passenger Saxon car home Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Frank Pendleton, who has been
so very i'll for the past two weeks, has
been taken to Lancaster, where she
is under the care OF DR.. Truitt.
Roswell Orr, who has been working
in Chicago, is home for short vaca
ton.
Burt Billings and family, of Mad
ison, spent Saturday and Sunday. of
last week at the Everett Cairns home.
Gloy and Ruby Bennett will attend
school in Fennimore this year.
Nearly everyone from Mt. Hope lat
tended Bloomington fair either one or
both days.
Geo. Zimmerman and family motor
ed to Prairie Du Chen and spent Sat
urday at the home of his sister, Mrs.
U, T. Schneyer.
Mrs. E. d. Orr entertained nine la
dies at 6 o'clock dinner Wednesday,
in honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs. VIM.
,Holford, of Crystal Springs, Fla,
Mrs Holford started on her home
ward trip Saturday. She will visit her
sister, Mrs Alexander at Benton, Wis,
enroute.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Cairns will go
to Madison sanitarium this week,
where Mr.. Cairns will receive treat
ment for gall stones.
Mr.. VIM. Adams received the sad
news Saturday that his brother, Jas.
was dying. Mr.. Adams left Sunday
morning to be with the family in their
hour of need.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Harper, of AL
bany, Oregon, spent the greater part
of last week in and around Mt. Hope.
They start on their homeward jour
ney soon. They will return over
southern route, and will visit in Mis-
souri,, Texas and California.