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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
BABY BEEF CONTEST
ASSURED FOR FAIR

Grant County Agricultural associa-
ton held it's annual meeting last
Tuesday afternoon and decided to ac-
cept the offer of the Wisconsin Live
Stock Breeders association as an
nounced in a recent issue of the Her
aid for a baby beef contest. The con-
test will begin March 1, next, all boys
under the age of Is years being eligi-
BILE. The calves will be exhibited at
the fair next fall and cash prizes will
be offered as follows: First, $50; sec
ond, $40; third, $50; fourth, $40.
The contestants will be charged the
regular entry fee paid by all exhibit
ors and be governed by the same rules.
Entry blanks, rules and contest condi-
tons will be sent by the Wisconsin
Live Stock Breeders association. The
first three prize winners will be requir-
ed to exhibit at the pavilion at Madi-
son and other contestants may register
if they so desire.
A committee consisting of w. A.
Johnson, L. d. Eastman and Louis
Vesperman was appointed to confer
with the county board in regard to the
county exhibit at the state fair.
The pig growing contest as proposed
by Buriie Dobson was also acted up
on favorably and will be an attractive
feature of the next county exhibit.
The contest will be open to boys be
tween the ages of 8 and Is. Each eX-
hibitor must show three pigs of any
breed. The pigs to be shown must be
narrowed on or after March 1, 1916,
and sired by a pure bred sire. The
how making the entry must make his
own selections, feed and care for and
show his pigs without the assistance
of anyone.
The entries must be made before
June /, 1916.
All the officers of the society were
reelected for the next year as fol-
lows: w. j. Bailie, president; L. ID.
Eastman, first vice president; E. j.
Austin, second vice president; L. A.
Clark, secretary; V. L. Showalter,
treasurer; r. c. Willis, general super
and w. p. Rowden, mar
shall
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
STRIKES
into HAPPY HOME
Anton KnOke and Wife of Bur
ton, Pass to Great Beyond.
Stricken Two Days Apart, III One
Week, and Buried at Hurricane
atGFday-Estimabl Couple

Pneumonia got in its deadly work
week in the township of Waterloo, and
sparing as it does neither the just or
the good, took father and mother from.
home in a few days time, leaving five
children orphans. Anton Knoke, a
we'll known farmer of Waterloo town
ship, was stricken with this deadly dis
ease on December 9Th and died Deccm-
Der Is. His wife Eliza, was taken liz
on December 10th and died December
IL, two days following the demise of
death as in life, were laid side by side
in double grave at Hurricane GENE
terry last Saturday afternoon.
Anton Knoke was born in Waterloo
township September %, 1881 and lived
there all his life. He was man high
ly respected as a good citizen, kind
husband and indulgent father. He
leaves two sisters, Mrs. Cora Kilpat-
rick of Mcintosh, S. D., and Mrs. Chas-
Wilson of Oak Park, ILL.,, and one
brother, William Knoke, of Columbia
South Dakota.
Eliza Richardson Knoke was born
June %, 1883 in Lancaster township.
She was the daughter of James and
ROsanna Richardson. Anton KnOke
and Eliza Richardson were married
March 2, 1904, and five children bless
ed their union: Viola aged II, Anna
aged 9, Sylvia aged 7, Cora aged and
Vernon aged g. Arrangements are
now being made to provide homes for
them.
Mr.. Knoke was a member of Burton
Camp, M. w. A. and this lodge showed
it's true fellowship during the illness
of the father and mother and did
everything in their power to assist
and alleviate the misfortune. The
camp attended the funeral in a body
and conducted the services of their
fellow member. A large concOurse of
friends and relatives heard Rev. w. A.
Weyhrauch pronounce the last words
of hope and comfort.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
THOSE LYMAN HOWE PICTURES.

A filled house saw the exhibition OF
Lyman Howe's movie" travel pictures
at the opera house Friday evening. To
say that the pictures were fine would
be but feeble. They were without
doubt quite the best thing seen in
Lancaster in a long time. The intro
duction of the various episodes was
made with very funny movie" car
ICONS. The kinemacolor scenes of the
low countries, Panama and Califor-
MIA, were very realistic, the indus
trial scenes in France and the illus
tration of Uncle Sans great waterway,
brought forth we'll deserved applause.
Interspersed throughout were the
sounds of falling water, the noise Of
the great steel works, and sound
reproduction of the various things
even to the murmur of the people in
the park scenes. Lyman Howe pic
lures will show here again in April,
and Judging by the comments made
after the show, Mr. Hatch will have lit
tie difficulty in filling his house.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
STOCK SHIPMENTS.

Nick Auel, 1 car hogs; George Jer-
rett, 1 car cattle; W. E. Shimin, 2
cars cattle; Joe Bass, car hogs; w.
F. Mccormick, 1 car hogs.
Thursday, Dec. ia. r. Kelvy, 2
cars of cattle; Mccoy & Mccoy, 1 car
hogs; Fred Aupperle, 1 car cattle.
Saturday, Dec. 18.-McCoy & Mccoy
1 car horses.
Monday, Dec. 2O.-Edgar Croft, 2
cars hogs; A. E. Lewis, 2 cars hogs;
Robert Behling, car hogs; John Hol-
lenberger, car hogs; Rolla Rech, 1
car hogs.
Tuesday, Dec. 21-Fred Aupperle,
1 car hogs; Schneider Bros, 2 cars
cattle; Perry Moore, 1 car cattle; Geo.
Budworth, 1 car cattle; Geo. Jerrett,
l car cattle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
OTHER LODGES HOLD
annual ELECTIONS
BEAVER ELECTION.

B. r. F. F. held its annual election
Friday, December 3, and selected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
Most Worthy Beaver, Ralph Irwin.
Most Worthy Queen, Miss Mary Tay-
lOr.
Worthy Counsellor, A. r. Dewey.
Worthy Secretary, Mrs. Mary Brack-
EFT.
Worthy Treasurer, Frank Ward.
Queen of Love, Mrs. Ella Brick.
Worthy Princess, Elva Durni.
Worthy Guide, Fred Cox.
Worthy Trapper, G. E. Wanamaker.
Trustees-Geo. Johnson, Jos. Bass.
Musician, Miss Berna KnObel.
Medical Examiners, DR.. Gault and
Dr. Fowler.
Delegates Berna Knobel, Frank
Ward.
Alternate delegates Mary Taylor,
Ralph Irwin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
THE RILEY FAREWELL PARTY.
Bloomington Record.)

On Monday evening about fifty
friends gathered at the parsonage for
a farewell for Rev. and Mrs. A. N
Riley, who leave for Byron, Mich, the
coming week to take charge of the
Baptist church OF that city.
The early part Of the evening was
spent in social interchange and in
being entertained by an orchestra
consisting Of Roxa Prideaux, piano;
Lester Pritchett, flute and clairnets
Victor Jericek, violin; Ora Brodt,
eral very choice selections were rem
dered. J. B. Ludden then in few
remarks, made thep resentatiOn of
purse of gold to Rev. and Mrs. Riley,
his remarks abiding to an incident
of the planting of bit of gold against
a day of need. When Rev. Riley first
began his work in Bloomington, when
attempting to find it, he could not,
but it was returned to him Monday
evening, he finding his golden nugget
in the hearts of his friends The wish
was extended to them that their
thoughts of Bloomington friends
would ever be golden ones
Rev Arhelger followed with few
we'll chosen words, expressing regret
at Rev. Riley's change of pastorate,
but extending the wish that his work
there would be a successful and use
full one
Prof. Bray next spoke in his happy
vein, telling some Of his humorous
stories, and wishing the parting couple
God-speed in their new location.
Rev Irish was present and was the
next speaker.
Light refreshments were served,
after which Mrs. Riley favored the
party with two of her vocal solos to
the enjoyment of all. Bloomington
will miss Mrs. Rileys singing.
The affair was an enjoyable one,
and the Rileys seemed to be very ap-
preciative of the thoughtfulness of
these friends.-A Guest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM.

The Christmas eve program for the
community Christmas tree will begin
at Z o'clock and last about one hour.
The stores will close from 700 until
1870 o'clock, so that all may take a
part in the festivities. Lancaster ex-
tends a cordial invitation to the peo-
pie from the country and the sur
rounding towns to come in for the
evening and help enjoy our first out
door Christmas tree. The program is
as follows:
l. Christmas carol, schoolchildren.
g. Music, chorus choir.
8. Scripture reading.
4. Music, mems double quartette.
5. Hymn, Holy Night" assemb-
lage.
Special visit of Santa Claus, who
will distribute candy to the children
and join in the good fellowship meet
ing of the grown up folks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
COUNTY OFFICIALS
LED merry CHASE
Harry William, CassviIIe RObber,
Makes Dash For Freedom.
Wires Kept Warm During Night and
Prisoner Apperehended This Side
of POtOSi-A Bad Customer.

Harry Williams, the Cassville rob
Der, made a bold dash for freedom
Monday evening and this time almost
left Monday noon to convey Albert
Thrasher to Green Bay reformatory
Evidently the plot to escape was laid
to come off during Mr.. Heil's absence,
and while the other prisoners did not
participate, things looked liked they
had cOgnizance of Williams plans.
UnderSheriff Frank Cabs went to the
Jail at about $50 to feed the prison.
ers, and Opend the door to the main
corridor with the idea of getting the
pans. Just as he stepped inside VIII
Iiams flashed past him, banging the
door behind and leaving Mr.. Calls
for the moment locked inside. The
undersheriff called Immediately and
was released by Mrs. He'll in a mo-
ment or so. In the meantime the bird
and flown. Mr.. Calls notified the dis
trict attorney at once and commenced
calling over the county notifying the
telephone operators of the escape and
requesting that they call over the
lines.
1t was presumed that Williams
would strike for POtosi as he was first
arrested there, and was familiar with
that part of the country. An autOmO-
bile party, composed of A. W. Cardey,
Ray Carthew, and George Funk driv-
ing, went south to POtosi by way of
the Knapp farm reaching that village
about 10 o'clock There they picked
up Mr.. TwOhig, the marshal, and
started back toward Lancaster on the
old POtOsi road. At the ]. r. Cox
farm they stopped, ran the machine
into the yard and went to the house
with the intention of calling Lancas-
ter Mr.. Cardey stayed outside and
saw Williams emerge from the pas
ture on the Hymer farm and come
down the road He called the others
and in a few minutes Williams was
again a prisoner He was brought
back to Lancaster and placed in dur
ess about 1890.
Williams seems to regard the affair
lightly and stated that he would do the
same thing again if given the OppOr-
tunity. He was dressed lightly, hav-
ing on a pair of low shoes and no
gloves, and his capture thus probably
saved him from being frozen to death
before morning.
The penalty for this last Offense is
five years in the state prison.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
MYSTIC WORKERS ELECTION.

On Friday evening, Dec. 10 the Mys-
tic Workers of the World elected as
officers for the coming year:
Worthy Project, Mrs. Ollie Pennock.
Monitor, Mrs. Emma Dersch.
Secretary, Mrs. Mary Bracket.
Banker, Samuel T. PennOck.
Marshal, Mrs Samuel Brendemuehl.
Warder, Mrs. Alice MONTE.
Sentinel, Charles Block.
Supervisor, Mrs. Delpha Kaap.
Delegate, Mrs. Mary Bracket.
Alternate, Samuel t. Pennock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
LAST WEEKS WEATHER.

Wednesday, Dec. 15.-MaX. 25; min.
3; east wind, cloudy.
Thursday, Dec. 16.-MaX. IS; min.
20; east wind, cloudy, sleet.
Friday, Dec. 17.-MaX. %; min. IA /;
northwest wind, cloudy. snow fiurries.
Saturday, Dec. 1S.-MaX. q; min.
10: north wind, partly cloudy.
Sunday. Dec. 19.-MaX. IA; min. 2;
north wind, partly cloudy.
Monday. Dec. 2O.-Max. 13; min. 8;
northwest wind, cloudy, heavy fog.
Tuesday, Dec 21.-Max. II; min. q;
northwest wind, cloudy, heavy fog.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
GRANT co. VITAL STATISTICS.

For the past month, ending Deem
Der 20, 1915.
Looking over the vital statistics in
the recorders office shows that Cupid
is still pursuing his artful ways in this
bailiwick as thirty-fve marriages in
the past month would evidence. The
number of deaths recorded in the
county were twenty-nine and the num-
Der of births were eight-five, a con
siderable difference on the side OF
ace increase.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
SCHOOLS
HOLD fine PROGRAMS

North Lancaster No. 2 gave its
Christmas program last Friday after
noon. Miss Alma Henkel, teacher, had
arranged short program, the pupils
in general taking part. A Christmas
tree and distribution of presents fol-
lowed the songs and recitations. Wis
itors from the outside were the pa
rents from the district, and E. c..
Brick, Henry F. Gay, Leo. Henkel and
Mrs. H. L. Henkel of Lancaster.
Joint District Is, North Lancaster,
held it's Christmas program and tree
Friday evening last. Miss Hazel Bry-
han, the teacher, was in charge of the
entertainment and the parents and Wis
itors attending felt we'll repaid for
coming.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22

The concert and basket social given
at the Rock school in South Lancaster,
last Friday evening was largely at
tended, a crowd of about $50 people
filling the building to almost over
flowing. Miss Marie Myers, the teach
er. had made elaborate preparations
for pleasant evening and the enthus-
iastic and appreciative audience evil
denced very clearly what they thought
of the program. H. E. Gross OF Ian
caster, assisted with selections on the
violin and victrola Miss Ada Maiben
rendered several pleasing vocal selec-
tions and F. J. Markus gave little
talk. The childrens part in the pro-
gram deserves special mention, for
their recitations and dialogues were
of high order and showed careful prep
aration. The final part of the program
consisted of two plays presented by a
number of the young ladies OF the
neighborhood. The plays were well
received and the young ladies showed
more than ordinary ability as actress
es. The basket social and general
good time followed the conclusion OF
the concert. The artistic stage effect
and the tableau, 1.-THE Star Spangled
Banner" were special features OF the
evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
MATTERS MATRIMONIAL.

Miriam Dilley aged q, of Exceis or,
Crawford county and Miss Elsa Hig-
gins, aged 10, of Blue River, were unit
ed in marriage by Justice G. w. Bur-
rows of this city, last Saturday after
noon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
ACCIDENT ON NORTH WESTERN,

c.. & n. w. train No. COL, due from
Madison in the evening, ran into
team at Dodgeville, Friday, kill
ing the man and one horse. The train
was just pulling into Dodgeville at
about $3.50 when farmer named Nels
Nelson, drove across the track. The
locomotive pilot struck the vehicle
with the result stated. John Yenkel
was the engineer of the train.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
CALENDARS READY.

The annual distribution of the Her
AIDS fine calendars will take place
from now on until they are exhausted.
These calendars are all samples, and
a splendid line. They are free to our
subscribers while they last. Come in
and get one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
SCHOOL CHILDREN ATTENTION

All school children taking part in
the community Christmas tree exer-
cises must meet in the lower corri-
dor of the court house Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock. All those taking
part in the mixed chorus meet in the
section roped off, just east Of the tree.
This includes all high school pupils.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
HIGH SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.

The regular weekly movie pro-
gram will be held at the high school
this evening. The pictures this week
will be better than any preceding. A
special invitation is extended to all.
Adults ten cents; children, five cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
@unttt fnr GJl1rtatntuH Eur.

the Christmas tree Fa
including ourselves publish
10 his outa t n singing.
Hank! the heradan the newborn King;
earth sinners reconcled
al nations, the triumph OF the Skies
born in Bethlehem
GLORY to the newborn King"
righteousness
and o with healing his wings;
He His die;
them second birth
GLORY the newborn King
SILENT NIGHT.
night! All is calm, all is bright;
child! tender and
n heavenly sleep in heavenly peace
Silent Holy Shepherds quake at the sight,
Heavenly hosts Aeua!
the IS Christ the Saviour is born
night! Holy night! of God loves pure light
Thy holy face with the dawn edeemng grace
Jesus, birth, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth
O. little o Bethlehem, still thee lie!
dreamess the silent stars go by;
in thy Everlasting Light;
andfe OF in Thee tonight
S gathered all above
Of wondering love-
O Morning together proclaim the holy birth,
And praises sing King and earth!
Hows silently, silently, the wondrous gift is given
God blessings of His heaven
No may hearth is coming n this world of sin,
will receive Him STILL the dear Christ enters in
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
EXERCISES AT ST. CLEMENTS.

Tuesday afternoon the pupils OF ST.
st. Clements school had their closing
exercises at which all the grades OF
the school took part. The music was
rendered by the music pupils OF the
school. At the close Santa Claus
treated the children, parents and
friends to goodies. All were happy
and had a good time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
CONGREGATIONAL Church.

1O:00-Sunday school.
11:00-WOrship. The pastor Will
preach the annual Christmas sermon.
Christian Endeavor. Miss
Martha Jordan will lead.
7:30-The White Gift Christmas
program.
Wednesday. Services at Ell
lenboro.
3:OO-Thursday. Business session
of Ladies' Aid at church.
7:3O-Thursday Prayer meeting
and Junior Christian Endeavor. Acts
VIII.
Saturday. Union service at
Presbyterian church. Rev. Harberts
will preach.
Saturday. Choir rehearsal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
Presbyterian Church.

Sunday school, 9:45.
Morning worship, 1O:45.
Hurricane Sunday school, 2:90.
Divine service, 3:15.
Boice Creek Sunday school, 1000.
Thursday evening, 700, Christmas
program. Offering will be taken.
Friday evening, 1880. Christmas
program in the Hurricane church.
Bring your offering.
Saturday union services in the Pres
bvterian church at II o'clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John w. Burris, Jr., and Helen Mill
man, both of Platteville.
Gordon Laugesen and Grace Hurst,
both of Waterloo.
Frederick Atkins and Effie Bell Tur-
ben. both of Patch Grove.
Geo. L. Knoll, and Florence L. Foner,
both of BoscObel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Particular attention is called in this
issue to the administrators sale of the
Knoke estate near Burton Five lit
tie children are left orphans and will
undoubtedly need everything left
them. If you are in need of anything
listed don't fail to attend this sale
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
NEW COUNTY PHYSICIAN.

At the last meeting of the asylum
trustees held December 10, DR.. Rush
Godfrey was appointed county physi-
clan in place of DR.. Hassell :.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
CHURCHES.
Methodist Church.

Methodist ChurcH'
9:30-Sunday school.
10:3O-MOrning worship.
2:3O-Hurricane church.
2:3O-Junior League
6:3O-Epworth League.
7:3O-Sunday school Christmas
exercises. Parents specially invited.
Wednesday 2:30-Christmas pro-
gram practice.
Thursday 7:30-Prayer meeting.
Bring your subscriptions for North
western Advocate.
christmas Day Union service at
PRESBYTERIAN church at IL a. m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
Emmanuel Church.

Services will be held at Emmanuel
church next Tuesday evening, Decem-
Der %, at 1880. Also on Wednesday
morning. Rev. Henry Wellman OF
GAINESVILLE, will conduct the services.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22

There will be a special meeting of
the w. R. c. on Monday evening, Dec
ember p at the usual hour. All mem
bers are earnestly requested to come.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
THE JUSTICE courts
HAVE merry GRIND

Edward Johnson, the BOscObel man,
confined in the county jail on a drunk
eness charge, was held over to the
circuit court following his eXamina-
ton last Tuesday afternoon and We'd
nesday morning. Johnson is practl-
cally charged this time with having
abetted Harry Williams in his efforts
to escape Jail about two weeks ago.
The district attorney examined all
the prisoners confined in jail at the
time of the attempted delivery, but
was unable to elicit much information
from any of them. Walter Newcomb
said that he was in his cell reading
and had no knowledge of the affair.
Albert Thrasher, the Mineral Point
lineman, who is sentenced to Waupun
for a year, was sulky and refused to
say anything.
William Nichols of Platteville, was
put on the stand and told of having
seen Williams, Johnson and Thrash
er working at the saw, and even ad-
mitted doing little of it himself.
Nichols said that several attempts
had been made with different articles,
a watch spring belonging to Thrasher,
and an old knife being finally used.
Nichols claimed he had seen two men
upon the jailer's walk but this is de-
MED by the other prisoners. Williams
admitted having done the saving but
denied that he was assisted by anyone.
Johnson stoutly maintained his in
nocence, but on motion of the district
attorney was held for trial. He will
remain confined as he is evidently un-
able to provide the 1000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
LANCASTER MARKETS.

Lancaster dealers were paying the
following prices in cash yesterday, but
the prices are subject to change with I
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22

All Rebekahs are requested to be
present at the next meeting. Deem
Der q.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-12-22
COMING EVENTS.

The next regular meeting of the
Mystic Workers of the World will be
held on Monday evening, Dec. 81, in
stead of Friday evening, Dec. "a