Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1915-08-25

the back door of Ora Hatch's drug
store, thereby effecting an entrance
through which they could thrust their
hand and remove a bolt, entered the
store and relieved Ora of what little
cash was in the till. Took cigars and
other articles to their hearts content
The Bloomington fair certainly prov
ed a great success this year. The
weather being so fine, and everything
seemed to work in harmony for 1T. The
exhibitions in every department, ex-
cept corn, seemed to exceed other
years, and the display OF poultry was
something immense, being the largest
and most complete of all breeds ever
shown at any one place in southwest
Wisconsin as judged by all who saw
them. One thing commented upon by
many, was that there was in attend
ance a much large delegation present
from Lancaster than usual. Well
gentlemen, by one other season, we
hope you may come over on the cleo
trio road.
Sam Kittoe's hardware store was
burglarized Saturday night by some
one forcing the back basement door
open, but so far nothing has been
missed.
Miss Grace Pendleton, of FennimOre
a graduate of the staten Ormal school
at Platteville, and teacher at Ridge
way, Wis, is visiting her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Frazier.
Elizabeth and Hannah Warehouse
of Chicago, who grew up on farm
near North Andover, were back visit
ing relatives and friends at Cassville
Bloomington and Lancaster last week
and while here, took in the fair.
John Grindell, of Platteville, on a
business tour of West Grant, accom-
panied by Editor Sherman, of the Her
aid, passed through here Wednesday
on their way back to Lancaster.
Ned Blewett, the eldest son of JAS
Blewett. of Lancaster, now a resident
of California, spent the fair days here
meeting many friends and old ac-
quaintanceS.
Frank Scharfeenstein and wife, OF
this place, went Friday to Rockford
ILL.,, to visit their son, who is bust
ness there.
One of the most interesting features
deer, and a black wolf, from Texas.
Sherm Hayden, of Little Grant
while repairing his threshing machine
last week, was badly cut on the leg
by one of the knives of the band cut
ter, and is yet under the care OF DR.
Godfrey, OF Lancaster.
John Miles, of Woodman, an old
veteran of Co. G., End Wisconsin In
fantry, was here Saturday and Sun
day visiting relatives and old COM
rades.
Rev. Lacey and wife, of Endeavor
Wis, formerly a pastor of the Con-
gregational church of this place for
several years, was visiting his old
flock and friends here last week.
Rev. Samuel Taylor, formerly pas
tor of the Baptist church here for sew
eral years, is also visiting in this vi
cinity.
Mrs. Thomas PrideauX, of Arlington
Iowa, formerly of this place, is visit
ing many relatives and friends in and
around this vicinity.
There was union meeting of the
different denominations held Sunday
morning in the Congregational church
of this place.
Miss Bessie Selle, of this village
has contracted to teach the school in
the Govier and Hayden district in Lit
tie Grant township for the ensuing
year.
Among those from Lancaster Thurs
day at the fair, we met, Capt. c. H
Baxter, Hon. David Schreiner, Will
Orion, NARROW Kidd, and Capt. Sam
Draper.
Editor Foley, of the Cassville Index
attended the fair, and shook hands
with many old acquaintance.