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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-27
William Adkins.

William Adkins, an aged citizen of
Platteville, died in that city on Dee.
II, 1916. Mr.. Adkins was born Aug.
"a, 1889, in Indiana, and spent his boy
hood on farm. He enlisted in July.
1861 and served throughout the war
as a Union soldier.
Mr. Adkins re-enlisted soon after his
first service and was again discharged
Dec. 5, 1864. He participated in TWEEN
ty-one battles, nineteen on land and
two on the water.
After coming to Wisconsin, Mr..
Adkins resided in Lima township fer
many years. With his wife he moved
to Platteville in 1912
The funeral services were held at
the residence Dec. IA, under G. A. r.
auspices. Interment was made in
Union cemetery, Lima township.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-27
REAL SLEET STORM
GLARE OF ICE COVERS EVERY.
THING AND PLAYS HAVOC
WITH ELECTRIC LINES,

Weather that began crisp and clear
Sunday morning turned into a howl
ing south wind Monday night and this
was followed by drizzle of moisture
early Tuesday morning that froze as
fast as it fell. AS a result everything
out OF doors was covered with ice
making travelling exceedingly danger
Gus.
Up to Tuesday evening no reports
OF injuries had been received But
nearly everyone took to the road
when they walked and played SAFE
as far as possible
Both the Farmers and the Bell COM
panies had considerable trouble on
their lines with poles and wires down
throughout the county. Telephone
communication was difficult all day
yesterday and today.
The entire power and light service
for Platteville, Lancaster, Fennimore
and BoscobeI, was out from early
Tuesday until about 80 in the even
ing. This was caused by a break south
of Platteville toward Hazel Green.
At one point Immediately out of Platte
Vile the lines broke at a corner and
caused the greatest trouble
Temporary repairs were made but
the lines went down again and stayed
down for several hours. AS a result
aside from the inconvenience to light
patrons, power users in all the mum
icipalities affected were without serv-
ice during the day entailing consid-
cradle loss to many of them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-27
Mrs. Geo. Quick.

Mrs George Quick passed away at
her home four miles southeast of Ian
caster about six o'clock p. M, on Tues
day, Dec. 5.
She had been suffering with that
dread disease, cancer, for several
years, and undergoing an operation
for that trouble about four years ago.
but which seemed to give no perma-
nent relief. For the past four years
she was never free from pain, and a
greater part of that time she was al
most entirely bedfas..
Although at times her suffering was
almost unbearable, she was patient all
through it, and willingly put her trou-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-27
Nj. C. Edwards.

Matthew Clinton Edwards was born
Lancaster Thursday morning, Dec. 81
1916, aged 81 years, one month and
sixteen days.
Mr.. Edwards was married August
Is, 1889 to Miss Bertha Ishmael Of
Cassville. For thirteen years he con-
Quoted the store at Beetown, now
owned by Mr.. Birch. Eleven years
ago the family moved to Lancaster,
Jan. l, 1912 he entered into business
with t. ]. Haley forming the cloth
ing firm Of Haley & Edwards. The
business grew and 1ourished and is
at present one Of the city's leading
stores.
Mr.. Edwards was i'll for many
months and during that time took
every conceivable step to cure his
malady-an affection of the throat and
glands. During the last days he bore
the suffering without complaint and
seemed to feel that he might get we'll
Surviving to mourn his departure
are his father, Matthew Edwards, two
brothers, DelOs, Of Lancaster, and
Clarence Of Marshfeld; one sister,
Mrs. William Thomas of Rock Valley,
Iowa. and his wife and five boys, DR..
Alba of Arcadia, Matthew of Madison,
and Paul, Vivian and Stanley at home.
The only daughter, Lenora, was
drowned June p, 1913.
The funeral services were held
Sunday at the home, the Masonic
lodge of which Mr. Edwards was a
member, taking charge of the services.
Burial was made at Hillside.
No higher tribute can be paid Clint,
as he was affectionately called by
everyone, than that he loved his
friends. The large measure of hu-
manity in his heart was reflected in
the feelings toward him of all who
knew him. Mr.. Edwards was scrup-
ulously honest in his business deal
lngs, industrious and always Of a
cheerful nature. His passing while
comparatively in his prime, will be
mourned by the entire community.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-27

bles in the hands of her Savior. She
was still young and life was dear to
her, not only to herself, but she
thought Of her family who needed her;
however, if God willed it so she was
ready and glad to go.
Isabelle Galbraith was born near
Upton, Cedar county, Iowa, June 10,
1867. When still quite young she
moved with her parents to Buena
Vista county, Iowa, where she resided
until 1876 when she came with her
parents to Grant county, Wisconsin.
On June oath, 1887 she was married
to George Quick of Ellenboro, who
with five children, two grandchildren
are left to mourn her loss. One little
daughter, Ruth, aged three months,
having gone to the world beyond in
1900
The children are: Georgia (Mrs.
Irwin Baker,, of Ellenboro; Olive
(Mrs. B. w. Bailey of Holtville, Cal:
Maude Mrs. Herman Voigt of Mil
waukee, Wis; Will and Marie, at
home
Sn0 also leaves Two sisters, Mrs. w.
A. Austin, of Lancaster; Mrs. w. w.
Martin Of Waterloo, Iowa, and one
brother, Samuel Galbraith, Of Ellen
boro, Wis.
She united with the Methodist Epis-
copal church two years ago, and flu
neral services were conducted by her
pastor Rev. Johnson of Sitter, Wis.
Short services were held at the home
where one of her favor1te hymns,
God Will Take Care of YOU" was
sung by Rev. and Mrs Johnson.
Funeral services were then held ut
the -Aupperle church.
Burial was made beside the little
daughter in the cemetery adjoining the
church.
Card of Thanks.
We desire to extend our thanks to
all for kindnesses during the sick
ness and death of our dear wife and
mother. George Quick and family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-27
NEW WAY OF CATCHING RABBITS.

Clyde Pierce went hunting on the
farm west of town last Friday, taking
high power Union pump gun. A rab-
bit was scared up, but before Clyde
could fire the animal had jumped in
to the cistern. Clyde then abandoned
the gun and used long cord and a
stick to snare the rabbit. This was
done and bunny" taken out very wet,
but alive and kicking.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-27
TRAPS BADGER ON PIGEON.

John Muench of South Lancaster,
was in town Saturday afternoon with
a real "sure-enough" badger Mr..
Badger was dead and nailed to a
board. The animal was about the size
OF a fox and had beautiful yellow fur
with black and white markings. It
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-27
TILLER RIG is SMASHED
UP AT CASSVILLE.

A rig belonging to Will Tiller, and
driven by Floyd Scott, was smash9 ed
up near Cassville on Christmas day.
AS near as can be learned the vehicle
and DR.. Blackbourn's car collided
with disastrous results to the rig.
Young Scott, who is employed in
Dobson's store, was spending the day
with Cassville relatives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-27

was trapped in a wolf trap on the
Voeltz place four miles south of the
city on Pigeon creek. George Burns
despatched the animal with club.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-27

Alger and Edgar Snyder left for
Messler, Kansas, Tuesday for a visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Eddy of that
place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-12-27

The bereayed family desire to ex-
press their sincere thanks for the
generous sympathy accorded them.
Arthur H. Stanley and children.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-09-07

1t is now many years sisce l left Brook
ings but l am always interested in
items concerning the many friends |
left there. | am planning a long trip
through the middle states in a year or
two and then we shall enjoy seeing
our old home town.
Since leaving Bookings. Silverton
has been our home. This is the best
small city in the Willamette Valley.
We are located forty-seven miles from
Portland and fifteen miles from Salem.
The city has more miles of paving
than any other place its size in the
state. Macadamized roads lead miles
from town in every direction. Most Of
these roads are oiled. making them
dustless. Our city has all the modern
improvements.
The surrounding country is devoted
to farming, in dairying, grain raising,
especially ~loganberry now which
promises to be a rich product of Ore
gon.
Silverton's payroll is drawn largely
from its -four mills and its two large
sawmills. Both the sawmills stand
among the highest in the state. The
logging camps for these mills are To-
Gated about twenty miles from here.
A party of US rode up there the other
day and the logging operations are
wonderful.
We have had a Studebaker car these
last few years and have certainly en-
joyed it on account of the many inter
esting places it has enabled us to visit.
There are many scenic spots within
easy distance such as rivers, water
falls, and summer resorts. Many peo-
pie motor to the ocean about n hun
dred miles. We, too, have been there,
but by train.
A couple of weeks ago we drove to
Corvallis and there we met Prof.
butcher who spent the day with us
and added interest to our stay by con
Quoting us through the college build
ings and surroundings. One Sunday,
recently, we took a trip in our car to
Portland and then up the Columbia
Highway forty-fve miles to Bonner
Vile, the notabl fish hatchery. The
scenery is grand and the artistic work
manship all along the road ~bespeaka
the f~orethought taken to make, in
every way, the Columbia River High
way a wonder of the world. We take
frequent trips to Salem and now and
then meet Bookings people there. One
day it was Mr.. Metcalf; another day,
Fred Beyerstein, who was visiting
there; yesterday W. We're in Salem
ard visited the Ernest Campfield fam
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-09-07

lily. They paid us a visit recently
Among other Bookings people in the
west who have visited us recently are
John Hegeman and John T. Peterson,
both of Portland, and Mr.. Bohlke, of
Seattle. We intend very soon to visit
Clint Doughty who lives in Sheridan.
Every year the Brookings county peo-
pie here in the extreme west have a
reunion picnic in Portland and the
attendance is always large. We eN-
pect to attend this year.
Personally, we have a pleasant
home here and could wish for no bet
ter one. l retired from my trade a
few years ago and devote my time to
my home. We keep a little in the line
of stock, and chickens, and have a
splendid garden. Much of the corn is
over ten feet and some of the potato
vines are over five feet.
Our climate makes life enjoyable.
This summer has been unusual as,
with the exception of about three
weeks in all, the days and nights
have been SO cool that some times it
has truly been cold. We do not boast
of all our being quite so con-
siderate of our comfort but our eli
mate is even and suitable, generally.
At least we are we'll satisfied here.
With best greetings to all friends
and assuring them a heartiest well
come should they choose to pay us a
visit, l am yours sincerely,
H. +. Steen.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-09-07

. . . : :
This department is edited by Mrs. Ria l..
interest will confer a favor on the Register
by 'phoning Mrs. Ziegler. 316.
Afternoon Party-On Thursday af-
ternoon, August oath, Misses Blanche
and Lillian Stewart entertained most
delightfully."- some of their young
friends on their lawn. Various lively
games were enjoyed, and later a fine
t~wo-Course luncheon was served the
happy company.
Presbyterian Aid Society-About
sixty ladies enjoyed a very pleasant
afternoon in chatting and fancy work
in the church parlors on Thursday af-
t%ernoon.
Afternoon Party-Mrs. A. f. Swift
was the gracious hostess to twelve
ladies on Friday afternoon-her neigh
bors and a few others being the favor
ed guests. Visiting and fancy work
whiled the early hours away, and later
a most delicious two-course supper
was served by the daughters.
@ o @
Surprise-On Friday evening twelve
young people happily surprised Miss
Hortense Ziegler, it being that young
lady's fifteenth birthday. After a sea
son of lively games, light refreshments
finished a very pleasant evening. A
box of candy was presented to Miss
Hortense.
Surprise Shower-The members of
The Friendship Club laden with var
ious mysterious packages arrived at
the home of Mrs. 7. l.. Chappell on
Saturday afternoon, completely sur
prising that most active member. Mrs.
Chappell was invited to open the par
cells on the library table, bringing to
view many funny but useful articles
for the new home. Lively visiting and
fancy WORN VIII a lHt upper "iI'Il
the self-invited guests brought with
them, passed the afternoon all too
rapidly.
o @ o
T. C. CIub-Eleven members Of the
T. c. Club participated in a very pleas
ant afternoon at the home of Mrs. l..
De&ing, Monday. At this meeting
the secretary, Mrs. Kremer, gave "A
very fine and thorough report of the
meeting of the past six months. The
old officers were unanimously voted
in to act for six months more. Social
chatting and fancy work with a fine
lunch passed the time very agreeably.
Birthday Party-On Friday after
noon Miss Gladys Neill entertained
ten of her young friends very pleas
antly in honor of her tenth birthday.
Lively games were INDUCED in, and
later a fine lunch was served. Many
remembrances were left with the
happy hostess by her friends.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-09-07
OREGON LETTER

Silverton, Oregon, Aug. 81, 1916. To
the Editor and B~rookings friends.
Dear People: | was SO we'll pleased
with the trial copies of the Register
| ent fer, that | am glad to
give you my subscription to the same.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-09-07

Ny engine refuses to respond or
chokes down on too sudden and to
wide opening Of the throttle. Can you
tell me the cause of this?
The choking action Of which you
speak is generally due to too rich a
mixture. Properly designed motors, III
less improperly timed. do not suffer
from defective suction.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-09-07

What is meant by a cast steel gear,
a drop forged7 Are there vanadium
gears in use on many cars, and which
of the three are the best. and which
costs the manufactures the most to
produce?
A cast steel gear is one In which the
gear Is a steel casting. A drop forged
gear is one In which it is a forging.
vanadium steel gears are used on a
few cars. but where alloy steel is used
nickel Is employed to a much larger
extent. The alloy steels are the most
costly. Forging Is the method gen.
orally carried out in all cases. the fOrg-
ing being a blank and the teeth after
ward cut upon II.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-09-07

10 q long stroke motor capable Of
turning over faster than q short
stroke2
No, not so fast. Limiting speed Is
piston speed In feet per minute, not
revolutions per minute.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

Tho slatonite whose editor Is a
sentimental person much Inclined to
poetry wherein no claims the prlyl-
loge knowa as poetic license closes
his write Up OF the Panhandle Press
meeting at Amarillo with this para
graph.
"Thls section OF West Texas was
represented also by Jas. erie, editor
of the Tahoka News, and6 p Cham
bless Of the Snyder sig al The stay
at homes were not m sed so very
much for chambless is whole dele
cation In himself. In an there was a
large attendance at the injecting with
many plSRipent editors h'd public
men as guests. The 1917 meeting
will be at Amarillo.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

To the Democratic Voters OF
Scurfy County:

A" 'hN R'ho'iabV Not'io VI
scurry County:
A call has been issued generally
for precinct conventions In all parts
OF the county for Saturday. May 6.
to elect delegates to the county con-
yentlon to be held In Snyder at ten
O'Clock In the forenoon on Tuesday,
May 9th.
II is most important that .hese
precinct conventions be well attend
cd, as the standing Of the party In
the county depends to a great meas
ure on the attendance at such gath
erlngs. The executive committee Is
anxious that each precinct shall send
delegates; that the convention In
Snyder shall be an enthusiastic
meeting Of democrats from all over
the county. which shall send TO San
Antonio strong representation; II
Is only In this way that we may be-
come a power In the councils OF the
party,
We cannot too strongly urge the
attendance on this convention Of ov-
cry loyal democrat and the further
attendance Of all delegates at the
county convention, Remember,
Precinct Conventions In every pre-
clnct In the county the first Saturday
In May, which Is the 9Th day Of
May 1916 These conventions will
meet at o'clock in the afternoon.
organize by elocting a president and
a secretary. ANY business deemed ne
oessary may be transacted, but the
nrst and chief business is the cleo
tlon OF delegates to the county CON
ventlon to be held the following
Tuesday. the basis Of representation
is one delegate from each precinct for
each 25 votes or a major fraction
thereof cast for the party's candidate
for governor at the last preceding
election; but every precinct is en-
titled to one delegate even II the
votes are less than 25.
The County Convention meets In
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05
THE CATON-DODsON COM
PANY SHOW APPRECIATION

The nro boys did good work here
last Thursday night when the Ellis
Loonoy building burned But for their
good work the entire South Side
block would likely have been burned.
They confined the FIRE to the one
building, although It looked for a.
while like the Manhattan hotel and
the Cation Dodson store were doomed
"a appreciation Of their work in
saving the store, the Caton-Dodson
Dry Goods Company presented the
FIRE boys their check for one hundred
dollars.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

Mrs. /. H. Gather Of Fort Worth
Texas, who has been visiting her
mother for the past two months left
Monday on the II. S. & p. for Stan
ton. Texas for a visit to her sister,
Mrs. ]. d. Peters. Mrs. Gather made
many r. lends while in our city and
became a member OF the Methodist
church while here.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

The Ladies' Wesleyan Glass had a
delightful meeting at the home OF
Mrs Guy Paxton Tuesday, May 2.
After a short business session, pre-
sided over by Mrs. W. W. Hamilton,
series Of contests were INDUCED in,
Mrs. Fred Clark being awarded a
beautiful handkerchief.
The gracious hostess then invited
the members to the dining room
where she served tea sandwiches,
pickles and roseattes
Mrs. Hamilton will be hostess to
the members Tuesday. June 10.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05
MethodIst Missionary AnxIlInr,

On account Of rain and weather,
we haven't had so many the last two
meetings as we would like. May Is
here and we have much to accom-
plish. Our program is very interest
ing for this month. BE on hand to
hear the report from district confer
ence. supt. Publicity
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

There are three cases OF small pox
In scurry county-one at Ira, one at
Camp Springs and one at China
Grove Two of them came from Fish
er County ana one from Mitchell.
They are all thoroughly guaranteed
and a spread Is not probable.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

W. A. Jones has his Natatorlum
finished and the dressing rooms built
and is fixing now to install a pump
for filling the pool-thcn he will be
ready for you to take a plunge In
the pool.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

Wall street has floated a $1,000 O-
600 loan and Mexico gets the money.
First Chief Carranza should be able
to establish stable government. Amer
leans placed him at the head OF the
government Of Mexico American sol.
diors are running down his bandits
Fort Worth Record.
Now Carranza is apt to consent for
American soldiers to stay there as
lnog as they please and hunt bandits
as long as there are any OF them
there. Money talks.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

One reason some people doubt II
Shakespeare wrote Shakespeare is be-
cause he didn't have a diploma. r.
Dallas News
That's nothing. He never had ap.
pendlcitls nor owned an automobile.
In any one OF the three cases he
might not have had sense enough to
write a book that would stand the
test Of ages.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

York congressman. and daughter OF
Financler Henry ciews. journoyed all
the way to Chicago to tell the mem
bers OF the City Club that society,
the Four Hundred was fast heading to
suicide. She said many Fociety women
eschew love altogether. They are
like the sploon keeper who does not
drink. They fllrt for Irritation means
retalners and retainera mean pres.
tlge. Mrs. Parsons says dinner party
attendance, leaving calling cards and
getting pictures In the newspapers
are as vulgar and out Of date as sit
ting up all night with corpse She
added that a society group Of any
American community IL composed Of
persons sufficiently DESTROYS TO DO In
the group to pay the entrance fee.
Why should Mrs. Parsons tell tales
out OF SCHOOL, Chicago news papers
scareheaded her dlatrlbc against her
American society and her vlncgary
remarks won for he a prominent
place in the newspaper picture gal
lery 1t is true that the man who has
the money to pay the entrance fee
Is welcome. II he loves that sort OF
Thing. why shouldn't he payY Money
makes the mare go.-Fort Worth
Record.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

Caton-Dodson Dry Goods Com
pany place before Signal readers a
number Of attractive articles this
week. See the May offerings during
the month.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05
CRADLE ROLL

Born. April 20, to Mr. and Mrs,
W. A. Watts. south OF town. girl.
Born. In Snyder April 80, to Mr.
and Mrs. Ottoway Hedges. a girl.
Born. in Snyder, April 80 to Mr..
and Mrs. c. W. Conner, a boy.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

Matthews. the quality store, is ap-
preclatlve OF the extensive business
thus far this spring. and is prepared
to supply most every demand for
high class, better grade goods, See
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

obituaries and notices Of chart
fable or church entertainments,
shero admission Is charged. will be
charged for at the rate OF az cents
ger line.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05
WITH OUR EXCHANGES

II Is said the left forearm OF
oycrythlrd person met In Coleman is
one inch larger In circumference than
the right forearm, This is due, sup
posedly, to work-ln casting for bass.
coleman Demoorat-Volce.
Over here the right arm OF sew
eral Of the boys is longest, because
Of shaklng-the leg will come next.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

W. J. Bryan doesn't doubt the
loyalty OF American cltizenry and
feels sure that should the peace and
safety of this nation become endang-
cred the bugle call will meet with a
tremendous response.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

Coal oil 1910 per gallon by the
barrel Cash only Townsend-oldham
4 Company. 40
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

any erroneous reflection upon the
enafacter. standing. or reputation Of
any person. arm or corporation.
which may appear In the columns Of
The Snyder Signal. will be gladly
corrected II called to the attention OF
the editor.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-05-05

W. W. Griffith says he will re-
open his barber shop in the corner
of the Manhattan hotel building.