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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
HISTORIC OLD FLAGS.
The Work of Restoring Uncle Sans
Fine Collection at Annapolis.


Fine Collection at Annapolis.
Mrs. Amelia Fowler, formerly of
Waltham, Mass, holds the unique pO-
sition of official flag member to the
United States. When it was discov-
cred that the collection of historic flags
stored at the Naval academy in Annap-
oils were in danger of falling to pieces
because of age and the inroads Of de-
structive insects the authorities In
charge began to look around for some
method of restoring and preserving
them.
One of the authorities consulted was
the curator cf flags at the Massachu-
sets statehouse. Following the sug-
gestion Of the late Curtis Guild, he rec
commended Mrs. Fowler. When Mrs.
Fowler examined the flags she declared
that the best if not the only way for
restoring them was by using the Bay
eux tapestry method, which was used
IL not originated by the Duchess of
Burgundy more than a thousand years
ago. 1t was by this method that Mrs.
Fowler restored and made practically
indestructible the large collection Of
flags at the statehOuse. Boston.
When congress appropriated $4,000
for the preservation Of the historic
flags kept at Annapolis, Mrs. Fowler
was selected to direct the work.
In the collection of flags which she Is
now restoring is one that was used for
a signal in opening fire at the battle Of
Lake Erie; another is a British royal
standard captured at York. Canada, in
1918; another the ensign taken by Cap
tain David Porter during the war Of
1872, and yet another is the ensign that
was hOisted in Japan by Commodore
Perry at the time OF his interview with
the japanese commissioners at Uraga.
New York Sun.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
Obituary-Mrs. Eugenia Hannum

Eugenia Patterson Hannum, wife
of Warren Hannum, of Lancaster,
Wisconsin, died at their home June
27, 1915, at 2:15 p. m. She was
the daughter of David B. and Cornelia
M. Patterson and was born at James
town, Grant county, April 18th, 1847.
She was the fifth of a family of nine
children of whom three sisters and
two brothers survive her, Mrs. O..
w. Phelps, of Lennon, S. D.; Mrs.
Helen Judd of Lancaster; Mrs.
Richard Eddy of South Lancaster ;
Edward S. Patterson of Stockton,
ILL.,, and William Patterson of Nit
chell, S. D. When but IA years of
age her mother died leaving upon
her the responsibilities of rearing
the four younger children. How
we'll she performed the task only
those children now middle aged men
and women can attest.
August 3, 1869, she married
Warren Hannum who by the death of
his first wife year previous had been
left with two motherless little girls,
Emma, now Mrs. Harry BROKER and
Mae who is at home. Again with
the direct capability which was her
prominent trait, she accepted the
charge of rearing the children left to
her care through another's death and
be it said to her honor her sense of
duty to them ever faltered, and her
treatment of them was if anything
more kind and thoughtful than of her
own children. In life they loved her,
in death they mourn her as deeply as
though she were their own mother.
Six children came to share her bound
less mother love. Of them one
infant son Charles died in 1873 and
five others, Eta, now Mrs. Chas.
Elliot, of Eagle Grove, Ia, Mercie,
now Mrs. Chas. Roberts of Lancas-
ter, Chester, of South Lancaster,
Jessie who is at home, and Warren
j. of Madison, remain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
The RenuhIfe of China.

The Chinese republic is the largest
republic in existence; it is the most
populous single country of any kind,
having nearly one-fOurth of the entire
population of the world. 1t comprises
China proper (twenty-one provinces},
Mongolia, Eastern Turkestan or the
Me- territory (Sinkiang) and Tibet.
The toLal area Of Chinese territory is
estimated at 4,278,352 square miles. 1t
is larger than the United States with
all its territories, combined with Ger
many. France and Italy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

More and more great artists Of the
legitimate stage are going into the
movies" That means that their faces
and forms and poses and smiles and
grimaces are. But that which makes
these attractive in counterfeit was de-
velOped in live action. Its appeal in
the movies" is quite as much to the
memory as to the eye. But the
movies" cannot develop successors
when these novelties are worn out. If
the movies" are to replace the Ole
stage where will the supply come from
I'm the future? Movies" are too rapid
to permit the auditor TO live for mo
ments in the presence of the actor
while he or she. TO all intents and pur
poses. lives out the part A personal
liking for the strange and mute figure
fitting across the curtain cannot be
expected, save in comparatively few
cases.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

The book publishers want to sell
more books. Judging from experience
in marketing other articles, it is safe
to hint that the thing to do is to show
up their goods more. The train boy
sells books. He offers the latest works
at the psychological moment, when the
book lover has time to kill and cash.
The station and hotel book stands
show the goods to people looking for
something in that line. They sell
books. Advertising helps book sales.
IL the publishers feel that there is soil
yet untitled there is the old fashioned
book agent and cOlpOrteur. rarely seen
now In many localities. at least on his
old Job. He used to act as advance
publishers agent. carrying to every
hamlet the newest fiction and a mis-
cellaneOus assortment of poetry, trav-
ell. biography and history. But for
generation or more travelling book sell
ers have complained that the harsh
methods Of publishers ruin their bust
ness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

Children are in a certain sense
like sponges. Surround them with
gs0d influences, right training and
example, and they soak them in just
as the sponge will soak in clean
water from a bowl. Conversely as
q sponge absorbs dirty water so will
Ghey gather up evil in large proper
uiOns when their lives are infuen Led
6y bad examples. The child is high
Iy Impressionable and those impress
ssiOns formed during the early years
create the main elements of mature
character. The real problem of the
world will always remain the train
Bng OF the child.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
SERVING In Tennis.

Tennis is no game for a lackadaisical
person.
A girl who attempts to serve the first
time she holds a racket, and works all
afternoon trying to get one ball in the
right place is not likely to become en-
thusiastic over tennis.
Emphasis should be placed on the po-
sition of the feet, with the left foot IN
front, outside the court. For general
use a sort of chop with downward
pull of the racket, started a little above
the head, training for accuracy rather
than severity, is advised.-Outing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

Hers seemed in an unusual
measure life of service. Beloved
by friends and relatives her hospitali-
ty was long remembered by the many
who were welcomed there. A kind
and thoughtful neighbor her place
in the hearts of those who lived
about her was large one. She
was sister of two soldiers who gave
their lives for their country. She
early identified herself with the
Woman's Relief Corps and served
two terms as the President of that
body. She was also honored by being
elected to the chief Office of the local
order of Eastern Star, and the
principles and teaching of that order
were accepted by her in their fullest
sense. Through these organizations
she included within her circle of
friends many who today feel sincere
grief at her sudden departure.
She had a large faith in humanity,
and keen interest in the we'll being
of those who had become her friends.
So freely did she give of her
strength to whatever WORK fell to her
hands to do. that with sickness and
approaching age came a breaking
down of her heart action which re-
suited in her death, and terminated
a life full of beautiful service to
her Master, her family and her
friends. The end came suddenly on
June 9th, when she had attained
the age of SO years, two months
and % days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
The Weddino Route.

1t is reported that the --latest thing"
In wedding invitations is an engraved
map showing the way to the church
and to the house. Grinding perplexity
Is the mother OF innovations. 1t is not
so stated, but unquestionably this
helpful scheme originated in Boston.
where wedding guests have been
known to lose themselves and wander
around for hours through the tangled
highways, not reaching the scene Of
the festival until the rice and old shoes
had been thrown and every one else
Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
The provision of the new cigarett

The provision of the new cigarette
Law relating to the prosecution of
HaIners who refuse to divulge their
Sepree of supply, is good feature and
we would like TO see rigidly enforced.
IL there is anything more pitiable or
disgusting than to see an immature
HGy putting away on a cigarette, we
would like TO know what it is. The
idea of putting the responsibility up
&c the minor is new and a good thing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
Last of a Celebrated Case.

David Jennings, aged eighty, died in
an English workhouse. He was the
last surviving claimant in the great
lawsuit which Charles Dickens immor-
talized as "Jarndyce and Jarndyce" in
"Bleak House." The case is still in
the courts, but has not been called up
in forty years, the lawyers having got
all the money. 1t was a fight over a
great fortune left by William Jennings,
who died in 1898.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
Let Us Help You Plan Your Summer
Vacation.

We shall be glad to assist you and
supply maps, booklets and complete
information regarding the Great
North Woods, beautiful lake country
and famous resort and fishing district
of Wisconsin, Northern Michigan,
and Minnesota. Apply to Ticket
Agents, Chicago & North Western
Railway. 18tc3.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
ELBOW GREASE.

Thousands Of people in small po-
siions whine because their talents are
thrown away, because their ability
has no elbow room. Its not elbow
room theyn need; it's elbow grease;
iaisenergy and strength. Their very
swimming shows they are too small tor
theplace theyare mnow. When the
night kind Of person has too small a
gylace he does his work so well as
NSo.r.ake the place bigger.-Le Bar
on r. Briggs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
Auction Sale

Auction sale of household goods
Saturday, July II, 1915. Otto
Gulke will sell all of his household
furniture at public auction in front
of C. w. Burrows store on July II,
1915, commencing at 2 o'clock p. m.
c.. w. BURROWS,
Auctioneer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

A New York expert is quoted as
saying that "every American boy and
xSSI has an inalienable light to have
. EOod-looking school teacher and
school boards should be willing to
nay SIS more a month for comely
INSTRUCTORS than for homely ones. :"
We understand the right has always
been recognized in Grant county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

People are saying that the recent
episode has killed Bryan. 1t would
Book SO, but you will recall the fact
shat he has been dead and buried a
dozen times since 1896, and he
doubtless feels that it is good deal
Better being criticized than ignored.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
Not Hurt bv Loss of Brain,

The case of a soldier wounded in the
head by the explosion of shell and
who finally lost the rear third Of the
left hemisphere of his brain without
it resulting in any paralysis or loss Of
sensation or of intellectual power was
reported recently to the Academic des
Sciences in Paris by DR.. Guepin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
An Australian Ranch.

We hear often Of captains Of In
dustry," "Napoleons Of finance" and
land barons," but what title is i'm
posing enough to fit the Australian cat
tieman who owns or controls 28,8O0,OOO
acres of ranch land-a domain as large
as the state of Pennsylvania?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

"A Gigantic Shoe Sale" is
advertised in an Iowa exchange.
Evidently opened for the man who
has trouble in getting them large
enough.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
Nice Man, Nice Reward.

The chief detective of New York
hotel worked hard and earnestly on a
stolen watch case and finally re-
covered the valuable missing article.
AS a reward the owner of the watch,
woman. named her dog after the
nice man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

Vainly humanitarians cry Peace!
Peacer' when almost every moving
picture film in the land declares there
is no peace.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
Viewpoint.

Bride-Tm sure the rest of the honey
moon will be just as happy. 1 know
our love will last. Bridegroom-I'm
not worrying about the love, dear, but
I'm little nervous about the money
Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

If the weather bureau would see to
it that rains arrive when they are due
and due when they arrive the system
would be more popular.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

An army shoe lasts six weeks Any
schoOlbOy can beat that wear and
tear" record and have heaps of fun do.
ing it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

Wall street is doubtless correct in
saying that this country has $3,O0O,
100000 to loan. but you can't prove il
without putting up collateral dollar for
dollar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

Ten pages filled with live reading
matter and attractive advertisements,
indicate that things are anything but
dull in Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

Italy's king says it was with great
sorrow that he entered the war. If
rulers would be sorry first and then
not enter their nations would be better
off.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

If it should prove true, as DR.. Sar-
gent. the athletic expert says, that
women can bear arms as we'll as mer
will mothers raise girls to be soldiers :?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

We would even be satisfied with
"watchful waiting for universal peace
if local peace would come over Europe
lust now.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

Is there anything remaining to try
on those Mexican dictatorS except an
arm with punch to il!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

Peace is spoken of in terms of high
appreciation until it interferes with
having ones own way.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

Walking is popular with most peo-
pie excepting when a street car strike
leaves no alternative.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

Ask any seasoned war vet whether
It isn't nobler to live and sweat for
ones country than to die for it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

War is upsetting the dictionary. and
one new definition of defeat is retire
ment for strategic reasons"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

Nowadays the appeal of 1.-The best
seller" and the epoch making mover
is not of much account in the land.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FOR SALE:-Single buggy and single
harness, two lap robes and two
winter robes. One horse wagon;
also one dump cart and harness and
two wheel barrows.
William Barrows,
Iltfc Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

The Swiss folk are keyed to such
high levels it should be easy for them
to keep level heads.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

PIANO FOR SALE---Strictly new
player piano first-class. Will give
somebody bargain. Inquire at my
home in Lancaster Marie Turner
13tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

Good morning: how do you like
zeal summer weather?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

Business genius. ike I'LL other. is chief
ly a matter Of infinite pdinStaking.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

HAVE IMPROVED farms and some
tlmbered lands in Marathon and
Clark Co. Write F. A. ALTAR,
llw1Op Spencer, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FOR SALE: l have a few good regis
tered Short Horn bulls left for sale.
Frank Smith, Roselawn Farm, Lam
caster, route 2. Is tic
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

DR.. Gault is again doing general
medicine and surgery; calls city and
country promptly attended,. special
attention given to Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FOR SALE-Dresser trunk, sanitary
cot and a kitchen refrigerator, all as
good as new. L. A. Clark. 16wtf.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FARM CHEAP-To close out, | will
make great inducements on 160 acres
~ miles S. w. of town on Pigeon
Creek. Quick sale wanted.-C. w.
Hill, Lancaster State Bank.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FOR SALE, Story & Clark piano,
slightly used. Cheap if taken at
once. Inquire at this office. 13tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

IF you want anything and want 1T
geaf bad try our want column.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

The popular greeting pretty soon
will be, els it hot enough for you.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FOR SALE-I hereby offer for sale
lots and 5, in Ryland's addition, to
the city of Lancaster, Wisconsin.
For terms write James Hudson,
Galena, Ill. 18w1Op.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

Beyond the Alps lies something
now besides Italy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

BOY WANTED: AS apprentice in
Herald office. Must be bright, will
ing and strong. Apply at once.
Herald Office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FOR SALE: Short horn Bulls. Ohio
Doll. Farmers Phone, Lancaster,
Wis. 20w4c
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FOR SALE-Holstein Bulls and cavles.
Calantha and Johanna breeding. Fine
opportunity if taken at once as | am
over stocked. L. B. Roesch. Farm
ers' phone, Rt 9 Lancaster. 17w4p
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FOR SALE: One good as new safety
gasoline lamp. High Candle power.
Priced at just Il. A. L. Sherman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FOR SALE-Some good Jersey cows.
Inquire Of Ira Murphy, Lancaster,
Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14
WANT ADS.

WANTED: 8 or furnished rooms for
light housekeeping suitable for
father and grownup daughter. Ad-
dress or Phone w. c. Lawton, Her
aid Office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FOR SAEE-Thomas hay loader and
Tedder, for sale, cheap.
j. A. Vincent,
18tfc Lancaster, Wis, Ri. Z.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FOR SALE: One base burner in good
condition, will come in pretty handy
next winter and you can have it
cheap now. A. l.. Sherman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FOR SALE: 10 extra good, young
brood sows Inquire of Fred Ben
dorf, rt 8. Farmers Phone, Lam
caster, Wis. 20w1p
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FOR SALE:-Bay driving team well
matched, trained and gentle, W.T.. 1000
lbs. George Wieland, Hurricane.
Farmers Phone 20tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-07-14

FOR SALE: Ice box and book case,
C. H. Basford.
Peoples State Bank.
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
Nightcaps Keep Crow
In Bayonne Roosters

NEW YORK, May 22.-To those twin
chores Of every good householder
winding the clock and putting the cat
out-there has been added another for
Frank Green, Of Bayonne. an employe
Of the water department there.
Every night. when Green is just work.
ing up an interest in the sporting page.
Mrs. Green says kindly. but firmly:
Frank. it's time to put the muif1ers
on the roosters. And don't forget the
cat and the alarm clock"
So Green rises YEARLY and goes out
to the hencoop. where he slips tiny
bags Of chamois over the beaks OF the
ROSTERS. strapping them over their eyes
and around their heads. There has
been a great to-do about noisy roosters
In, Bayonne lately. and the Greens have
discovered the only way to calm the
morning din.
The roosters, it Is explained, are kept
in the dark by the muzzles until the
sun is we'll up in the sky, Then they
are so chagrined that they retire behind
the coop and refuse to crow at all until
afternoon.
The Washington times., 1915-05-23

With the war area being extended
by the appearance of italy among the
belligerents, new complications and
difficulties In the Mediterranean are
certain. Down to the present, the
allies have been very consderate OF
Italian susceptibilities, for obvious
political reasons, and Mediterranean
traffic has been mainly exempted
from the onerous conditions i'm
with the allies. and her forces will
be united with theirs. in extending
the restrictions TO Mediterranean
traffic suspected Of possibly being
destined TO any of the enemies Of
Italy and her allies.
There have been charges and intima-
tions that Great Britain Is managing
the blockade of Germany with a view
to commercial conditions of the future,
as well as to military exigiencies of the
present; that is, that she has seen the
opportunity TO force all commerce be-
TWEEN the continent and the outside
world to pass through Great Britain,
and make that country O sort of uni
versal brokerage establishment for all
Europe. Grain dealers and cotton fac
tors in this country have been especially
bitter in their charges along this line.
1t Is to be said that so far as Off
cial Washington Is concerned, there fs
little testimony to sustain such a
charge. Even the officials who have
peen most ulspleaseQ with britisn meth
DDS of managing the blockade protest
that they do not suspect England or
any such project as this.
They think she Is merely putting the
screws on Germany as severely as pos
sible: and In their efforts to ameliorate
conditions they have been constantly
confronted by the fact that Britain Is
after all doing things that were done by
this country in civil war times, and
which 1t sustained with all the diplo-
matte ability 1t could bring to bear.
Conditions have changed but the Eng
lish seem to have tried to keep within
the precendents then established.
The Washington times., 1915-05-23
Birds A-wing Caught
In Pennsylvania Storm

PHILADELPHIA, May 2.-Many
thousa nds of little birds, winsing their
way to the salt marshes OF New Jersey.
the fields OF the North and the forests
Of Canada, were overcome by the heavy
storm last night and descended upon
this city.
Hundreds dropped from the skies upon
the City Hall this morning. Fully two
thousand, confused by the lights, struck
the tower In their flight and fell life
less to the courtyard below.
In the fiocks were larks wrens, reed
birds or bobolinks, thruses, blackbirds
and many other varieties. They mixed
sociably with the old residenters, the
pigeons and sparroUs.