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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
Mrs. Harriet L. BarstOW.

Mrs Harriet L. Barstow was born
in Cornwall, England, Sept. 6, 1889
and died Jan. 8, 1915, at the age OF
76 years, months and days.
She came to Potosi when nine years
old with her parents. Deceased re-
manned at that place until 1860, when
she married John Van Dyke. One
child was born to this union, Fanny
who mourns the loss of her mother.
In 1883 her husband died. She
moved to Lancaster the same year, and
on August 20, 1889 was married to
Samuel Barstow He died Nov. 81
1897.
Mrs Barstow had not been in good
health for the past year and and the
last illness lasted about eight weeks
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at the Congregational
church at 2 o'clock, cOnduced by Rev
Studebaker Burial in Hillside GENE
terry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
BURTON.

Special Correspondence to the Herald.
Fola Camp r. N. A. held their install
lation Saturday evening. Mrs. j. H.
Mink of Lancaster installed the Off
GERS.
Mrs. Henan Shinoe entertained the
Ladies' Aid Thursday. The February
meeting will be with Mrs. Thompson
The Junior Aid met Saturday with
Miss Lenice Ashby and were pleasant
Iy entertained. Next meeting with
Elsie Galley.
Mrs. H. L. Slaght and son Homer
came from Savanna Sunday and will
visit relatives before leaving for their
future home in Montana.
Henan Shinoe is visiting relatives
in Dubuque.
Miss Birdie Johnson returned to
Cassville high school Monday after
two months absence, caused by sick
ness.
Mrs. J. H. Wilson and son David, re
turned to La Crosse Friday, after a
weeks visit with relatives.
Rev. A. J. Jet held services here
Sunday morning.
An epidemic of grip prevails among
our people. Willie Richardson is i'll
with pneumonia.
There will be a dance in the Coun-
try Club hall Friday evening, under
the management of the Beetown or
chestra.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
MATTERS MATRIMONIAL.
A WEDDING RECEPTION.

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Jerrett
gave a reception at their home Friday
evening, January z, in honor of their
son William, who was married to
Miss Hattie Govier. Wednesday, Jan
uary 5, at the Congregational parson-
age, by Rev. H. A. Studebaker. Most
of the evening was spent in dancing.
Among those present were: Lenice
Griswold, Nettie Griswold, Jesse Saw
yer, Eva Govier, Mabel Rowden, Har-
~ Garthwaite, Genevieve Huff, Jerry
Huff, Lennie Griswold, Gladys Girls
void, Flossie Govier, Hazel Bryhan,
Clarence Govier, Clyde Govier, Clar-
ence Jerrett, Andrew Jerrett, Virgil
Jerrett, Willie Cliff. Walter Cliff,
Adolph Cliff, Vera Cliff, Nellie Baik,
Ora Bennett, Elmer Jerrett, Aurelia
Riney, Inez Riney, Lorenzo Riney,
Dan Riney, Charles Pittenger, Vera
Pittenger, Clarence Knapp, Fred
Knapp, Lloyd Knapp, Pearl Wayne,
Wesley Walker, Beth Walker, Alva
Graham, Florence Divall, Full Petit,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Graham, Mr..
and Mrs. John Graham. At late
hour the guests all departed to their
homes realizing that they had been
royalty entertained, and wishing Mr..
and Mrs William Jerrett a prosper
Gus and happy life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
CONGREGATIONAL Church.

10:00-Sunday school. at
11:00-Worship. The pastor will
preach. In the afternoon all members
of the church are urged to remain at
home for the annual. Every member
canvas for missions.
6:45-Christian Endeavor. Sub
ject: How to Work with others.
7:3O-A Gospel Service.
7:30-Thursday Prayer meeting
and Junior Christian EndeavOr.
3:00-Friday. Ladies' Aid at home
of Mrs. A. Mccoy.
7:0O-Saturday. Choir rehearsal
DR.. Ernest Wray O'Neal, the fourth
number of the lecture course will give
a lecture at the opera house, January
20 at S:15 p. M. This is an exceeding
ly strong number, and you can't af-
ford to miss it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
Payne-Finnegan.

Byron Payne. eldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Payne of South Lancas-
ter. and Miss Florence Finnegan of
Ellenboro township, were married at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. L. Finnegan, yesterday
morning at II o'clock.
About eighty people were guests at
the ceremony which was performed
by Rev H. A. Studebaker. The house
was handsomely decorated for the oc-
casion and the wedding took place un-
der a large bell. Miss Anna Schneider
played the wedding march from Lob
rengrin during the ceremony.
After the bounteous wedding dinner
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
Basketball.

Friday night, the local team will
play its first game of the season and
have the strong Platteville quintette as
opponents. Prospects for an except
ionally good team this year are very
bright. For various reasons, the team
has been unable to practice yet, but
began Monday in earnest. Over TWEEN
ty men reported for practice. Four OF
last years team are back and there
are several good men to give them a
fight for their positions. The follow
ing are out for the team:
Forwards Dyer, Oyer, Clanton, Jor-
dan, Gault, Muntz, ]. Edwards.
Centers- Blackburne, Glider, Kas-
per
Guards-R Edwards, Angus, Krohn,
HenkeI, Jerrett, Hymer, Richardson,
Austin, Murphy.
Oyer, Gault, Jordan, Clanton, Henkel
and Krohn are new men who are show
ing up very good. Probable lineup for
Fridays game is:
FOrwards-Oyer, Dyer.
Center Blackburne.
Guards-Angus, r. Edwards.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

School re-opened Wednesday. All
the teachers, with the exception of
Miss Kissel, returned to take up the
usual work at that time.
A small booth has been built on the
outer wall on the south side of the
main room, to house the motion pic
ture machine The parts were con-
structed at the manual training shop,
by the boys, and put together at the
school house by Mr.. Adams. 1t is very
convenient, for the machine is now out
Of the way and ready for use at all
times. Black window shades have
been put up which when drawn make
the room quite dark. Friday afternoon
some slides on yellowstone Park" and
film upon "PrOmenades of Rome
were shown to the high school pupils.
Some of the manual training boys
presented to the school a magazine
rack, well constructed and useful
piece of furniture. There will be no
excuse for pupils to say that they have
no opportunity to read standard mag
azines, for among the new periodicals
at their disposal are:
The Century.
ScribnerS.
The Outlook.
The American.
Outing.
The Worlds Work.
Popular Mechanics.
At a class meeting Friday the Jun
| iOrS decided to give the annual re-
ceptiOn in honor of the Senior class
the latter part of February in Knapp's
rink This will be advantageous, for
the opera house is too small to ac-
commodate the usual number who at
tend the reception.
The picture this week is a twO-reel
feature, entitled, "Silas Mariner"
1.-The Storm Center" is to be review
ed again The last edition of this an
nual was published by the class OF
/ 1911. The Seniors will be busy peO-
pie during the coming weeks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
MIS-. Minnfe Garner Bossert.


Mrs. Minnie BOssert of Burton
passed away at the sanitarium in
South Madison, last Sunday evening
Mrs. BOssert was taken to Madison in
the fall in the hope of obtaining re-
lief for her malady, but nothing could
be done. The body was brought home
Monday evening and the funeral SER
vices will probably take place today.
She leaves to mourn her loss her hus-
band and four children; Harry Rus
sell, Hazel and Sylvia; Mrs. Samuel
Garner of Cassville, her mother; and
two sisters, Mrs. Otto Failing and
Miss Edna Garner of Cassville; one
brother, Henry Garner Of Washington
Mrs. Bossert was loved and respect
ed by her friends and family as a de-
voted wife and mother, and a sincere
Christian lady. She, with her husband
were members of the Seventh Day Ad-
ventist church of Burton. Attending
the funeral from here are E. L. Nc
Coy and wife, Mrs. Kate Mccoy, Fred
Garner, John Myers and wife Of South
Lancaster and James and ThOs. Blew
ett
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

The GaIena Gazette has changed
hands, A. w. GIessner, of Chicago, sell
ing out to Edward Grimm, former
postmaster at Galena. The Gazette is
a bright paper and well worth read
ing We wish our new brother every
success. Another change in the field
is that of the Hazel Green Record. The
new owner has started out well, and
his style indicates that he knows how
to get up a readable paper. Good luck
old tOpI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
Estimating a Crowd.

Did you ever try to estimate the
number of people in an audience or in
a street throng? If you did the chances
are that you came no nearer to the
truth than did the man who bet there
were a billion beans in a bushel. The
theaters seem commodiOus, and they
are all that is needed in some respect,
but there is probably not one person in
twenty who. if he did not know the
number of seats. could guess within
500 of the actual capacity.-C"lumbus
Dispatch
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
ProcFa stinate.

Teacher What is the meaning Of tn,
word ''procrastinate? Pupil-To pa
IF. Teacher-Right. Illustrate it i'll
sentence Pupil tried to steal rid.
On street car yesterday, but | wa
lrocrastinated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
DEATH RECORD.
Mrs. Fred SedbrOOk.

Mrs. Fred Sedbrook died at he
home Friday, January, Z, after an i'll
ness of a week, of la grippe, at the
age Of rs years, months and days.
She is survived by five daughters and
two sons Most of her life was spent
on the farm near Boice creek.
Funeral services were held Tues
day, conducted by Rev. Harberts, pas
tor of the Presbyterian church Of Ian
caster. Interment in the Boice Creek
cemetery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

This time next month will see the
matter of the railway bonds disposed
of, but prior to the election, we be-
lieve the voters of Lancaster should
give a deal of careful thought to the
question. We believe proper rail de-
velOpment would be a good thing for
Grant county and Lancaster. We be
Iieve that a proper outlet to the Mis-
sissippi valleys biggest market would
do much toward putting the great
world outside in closer touch with our
rich community and greatly enhance
the development of the latent resOurc-
es of old Grant county With develop
ment would come more intensive cul-
tivatiOn; more people to the square
mile. With more workers in the field
would come more wealth More
wealth and more population would
mean more business for the business
men of our community, because it
would mean more families to buy
things to eat, wear-and read This
cycle of development is the story of
every western state, wherever you may
go. Railways however, do not always
make towns Tich-and sometimes they
ruin them. The question before us
is a matter of spending some $4,000
of our money, which must come from
our pockets. Let us approach this
matter candidly. Let us find out ex-
actly what use is to be made of this
money of ours that We will, perfOrce,
spend if the bond issue carries. Elk
actly what is the proposition before
us and what is exactly to be done. Let
us get away from the matter of per-
sonality and whether we like this man
or that man and consider this ques-
tiOn from a cOld-blooded business
standpoint. Let us consider this from
an investment standpOint-wh whether
the proposition will bear the cold
scrutiny that it would be subjected to
by outside investors who care little
about our welfare or our chickering's,
but have a canny eye for the dollar
sign.
The Railway Equipment company,
we believe, is quoted as saying that
they would not make the contract un-
less a pledge were given to extend the
line eastward. This may he so, but
we doubt it. We believe that any COM
pany of shrewd business men are go
ing to be very careful that the original
contract with never a mile of track
completed eastward, would be a pay
ing proposition for them. That is
what we would do and that is what
YOU would do.
If the proposition carries it is al
most certain that we will pay high
er price than if we had the cash to lay
down for a road and invite different
bidders to come in. Communities
sometimes pay a high price for GER
tain developments fact nearly al
ways do. That however. is not an ar
gument against paying the price
providing you get returns in the long
run. The question before us is
whether or not we are willing to pay
$4,000 in cold cash for the railroad
and exactly what we are getting for
our cash. We do not want oratory.
we DO not want recriminatiOn. We
DO want facts. If the proposition, af-
ter being thoroughly threshed out,
seems good, let us vote for it and pay
our money like men. If it does not
let US turn it down. Let there be
light
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

the young couple left on the noon
train for Canton, S. D., where they
will spend a few weeks honeymoon.
After their return they will make their
home on the Payne farm just east of
the city The Herald extends congrat-
ulatiOnS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
600

One way to make the editor smile
clear over his forehead and half way
down the back is to remit the subscrip-
ton promptly this time of the year.
We know you like the paper and want
to keep on taking it. We want you to.
As Huckleberry Finn's pap said, "a
good deed amt never forgot"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

Grant County Herald invites its
readers to present their views on the
railway question during the next few
weeks. If you have an idea on the sub
ject that seems to you worth expOund-
ing send or bring it in. Try and get
your communication to US by the end
of the week. Monday and Tuesday are
busy days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

Junior League at 2:3O, conducted by
Miss Elma Knox.
Epworth League at $50 to which
all young people are invited.
If you have not got a church home,
come and make this church yours.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
Presbyterian Church.

45-Sunday school.
10:45-Morning worship.
2:00-Hurricane Sunday school.
300-Divine service.
10:0O-Boice Creek Sunday school,
7:30-Boice Creek evening service
7:30-Wednesday services at Rock
vile.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
Classified Advert isem ents
per line each insertion
No Advertisement accepted less than IOc
LOST AND FOUND.

brown fur shoulder cape
with high collar and figured satin
lining. Return to this office for lib
eral reward If found by out Of
town party, notify this Office at
once and receive reward. 45p2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
AGENTS WANTED.

YOU CAN MAKE BIG Money selling
our guaranteed Trees, Fruits,
Roses, etc. We pay highest COM
missions every week. Free outfit
and part expenses. THE BLUE
MOUND NURSERY CO., West Allis,
Wis. 43p4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
1000

Something we forgot about last
week in suggesting resolutions for
other folks, was to speak Of-Our town.
Onei to make the old Grant County
Herald better than ever during the
coming year. Almost IA bat still a
pretty good old wagon. Watch our
smoke
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

The ladies of the NJ E. church will
serve their monthly tea, Wednesday,
January u, from o'clock until all
are served
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

All Royal Neighbors are requested
to meet and bring a covered dish for
a $50 supper on Jan. p. Supper fol-
lowed by installation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

FOR SALE OR TRADE 16O-acre farm
six miles north of Lancaster. $50
acres under pillow. Fair set Of build
ings and close to school. On main
road. If not sold in ten days will
rent. Clanton & Appleby, Lancas-
ter Wis. Attic
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
Never Still.

Mrs. Naggem-And do you love me
still? Naggem (wearily)-I don't know
I've never had the chance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

FOR SALE Eighty acres fine hard
wood ridge land in Marathon coun-
ty, two miles from town, with frame
house and small barn. about 20
acres are under plow and fenced;
balance merchantable timber at $40
an acre. Address inquiries, Box 2O2.
41tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

The Ladies Junior Aid of the M.
E. church will hold their annual meet
ing for election of officers in the chap
ell Friday afternoon at o'clock. The
ladies are asked to bring a covered
dish for the supper that will be served
at o'clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

FOR SALE-Some good household fur
niture, including handicapped side
board, bed room set, heating stove,
etc. Inquire at residence. r. Meyer,
Jr. 41tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

FOR SALE Mrs. J. G. Parker's resi-
dence is still for sale; if taken very
soon will go very cheap. Two blocks
east of STATIONS greenhouse, Lam
caster, Wis. 43tfs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
Scotland Yard.

Scotland Yard, England's great detec-
tive headquarters, is said to have de-
rived it's name from a palace which
formerly occupied the spot Of the orig
inal site and in which the Scottish am
bassadors were lodged.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

will appreciate the cour-
tesy of having all individuals or
firms with whom we do business pre-
sent their bills to us monthly, as it
simplifies our bookkeeping and
avoids errors. Lancaster Electric
Light & Power Co. Geo. P. Angus,
vice president, Lancaster, Wis. 34tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
MISCELLANEOUS.

SEED CORN, oats and potatoes. I rep
resent the Geo. K Higbie Co., Ro-
chester, N. Y. All seeds northern
grown and tested. r. S. Rounds
agent for all kinds of field, garden
and flower seeds, Lancaster, Wis.45tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

FOR SALE-My farm, 154 acres, Ia
miles from the court house, on Fen
nimore road. w. A. Johnson, Ian
caster Wis. 80 tic
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
LIVE STOCK.

FOR SALE-One Registered HOlstein
bull, one year old, and bull calves.
Cheap, if taken soon. John H. Fuer
stenberg, Lancaster, Wis. 45p4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

FOR SALE Thrifty shoats. One mare
coming years old, weight 1900
pounds, with foal, PercherOn bred.
Guaranteed absolutely sound; broke
single and double. Farmers prices.
J. H. Kern, Lancaster, Wis, Rt. No.
8. 45tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE Nichols and Shepard
Threshing machine outfit. in first
class condition and practically new,
Huller, shredder, separator, engine,
etc., in fact, a cOmplet outfit and
bargain. Art Vesperman, Lancaster,
Wis. 36tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
CHURCHES.

Regular services will be held at
the Baptist church next Sunday, Jan.
Is, conducted by Rev. Weyhrauch.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

The Pythian Sisters will install
their newly elected officers Wednesday
evening, Jan. IL. After which a
lunch will be served. Come and have
good time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

Don't miss this one Hard times
party at the Hotel linda next Friday
evening. Bring your Missus and wear
your old clothes. A good time guaran-
teed. Bring the Riddles too, if you
want to- Admission 25c. Auspices
Ladies' st. Agnes guild.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

Congregational Ladies Aid will
meet with Mrs. Alma Mccoy, Friday.
Woodmen installation and supper at
$50 Thursday evening. Come and
bring your wives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE Massey Homestead"
consisting of 1854 acres of farm,
timber and pasture land; large,
brick house and other improvements.
Located in the village of POtOsi,
Wis. Address, Mrs. E. E. Foster,
executrix, Potosi, Wis. 29tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

WANTED hear from ex-mail car
riers. Good proposition. Write
now. BROWN BROS. NURSERIES,
Rochester, N. Y. 46pl
FOR RENT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

DIR. 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, 1916-01-12

FOR RENT-House and barn in west
part of city. Inquire of j. Harold
Pugh at Peoples State Bank, Ian
caster. Wis. 46tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

FOR SALE-Two shorthorn bulls, red
and roam. Ohio Doll. Farmers
phone Lancaster, Wis, r. F. DAFT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

There will be an entertainment and
basket social at the Kerr school, Dist.
No. 1, Saturday, Jan. Is. Miss Marie
Hoffman, teacher. Everybody well
come.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

FOR SALF-Bay driving team, well
matched, trained and gentle; w.t.,
1000 lbs. George Wieland, Hurri-
cane. Farmers phone. 20tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

FOR SALE-Pedigree Duroc Jersey
stock hogs; good ones, and priced
right. w. A. Johnson, Lancaster,
Wis. SO tic
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

The Ladies Aid of the L. D. S.
church will hold their next meeting at
the Flora church, January 10. Mem
bers please be present as new officers
will be elected. Ladies, bring your
dinner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-01-12

The W. G. T. U. will meet Thursday
Jan. 13 at 2:3O p. m. at Baptist parson-
age. Would like all members present
as we wish to make arrangements for
the Frances Willard" meeting, which
comes in February.