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The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

The full text of the recent SUI
preme court decision sustaining
Mr.. Knott s contentious set in six
point type (nonpareil), occupied
eight and half columns of the
Times-Union of last Thursday.
The dissenting opinion of the
Jacksonville Free Press is expect
ed to occupy ninety-six pages Of
circus posters.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

Editor Jordan, of Punta Gorda,
is such a great admirer of whisk-
ers that we would not be Surpris-
ed to see him supporting Hughes.
-Wauchula Advocate Well,
Jordan would. His politics are
not influenced by whiskers- nor
are his personal friendships, for he
is warmly attached to those bare.
faced fellows, Goolsby of the Ad.
vocate, Jones of the News and
Garter of the Enterprise. If they
would only study the scriptures
with open minds, they would wear
at least a mustache to convince
their wives on kissing them that
they are real men.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

The Palm Beach Post of the 9th
inst. doesn't seem to distinguish
between capitol and capital nor
does it appear that the Pest has
read judicially the incontrovert-
ible arguments made by the Tam
pa TimoS and other representa-
tive pcnnrS in favor Of state divi-
sion. Judging from his uttcranc-
es, the Posi- odi+"~ rnust BE- a "ncw
fellow" in Florida.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

T',~~~ who announce their in
tentIon of supporting Mr., Cats
in spite of Hades and Hiawatha,
who. in fact, arc doino this very
thing, openly express tkeir con-
tempt for the courts, whose deci-
sions they will utterly disregard,
This certainly smacks of anarchy
of the worst kind.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

Panama City PilOt:-As has
been suggested by the Pilot, the
recent recount of the votes cast in
the June primary shows that tho
counting of the second choice was
not understood by the inspectors,
and it is safe to say that there was
not a correct count and tabulation
of the votes made in any county
in the state.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

The Evening News, splendid
daily Of Havana, Cuba, twits The
Herald about its heterodox sylla-
bication, but did the News ever
try to "break in" its devil on the
linotype, or rather, the intertype,
which is used in this office? That's
what's the matter with The Her
AIDS syllabication.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

Gainesville Sun:-A correspon-
dent in the Tampa Tribune says
it is very strange that Mr.. Knott
makes gains in every precinct re-
counted. whereupon the St. Pc
terSburg Times remarks that
nobody but a fool would
ask for a recount of the
votes Of precinct where
he did not expect to make gains.
This was what an examination of
the tally sheets was made for be-
fore the contest in Mr.. Knott be-
half was instituted. But Cats
HAS gained in some of the pre-
clnctS recOunted.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

Kissimmee Gazette - Don t
vent your disgust with stupidity
by declaring that your neighbor
"hasn't sense enough to come in
out of the rain" Just call him an
alligator. A man down near Pun
ia Gorda, who is an authority on
alligators, declares that they will
plunge into the river to avoid get
ting wet in any sudden shower of
rain.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

jacksonville, although The worst
negro-cursed city in the South,
strenously objects to any of her
negroes going north to find en-
ployment; her police arrest all la
Dor recruiters who seek to engage
her negroes for work abroad.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

The Ocala Star has already be-
gun the rigid entrenchmcnt made
absolutely necessary by the exces-
Slvely increased cost of al mater
ials d'by newspapers. The Star
has cut off frm0 us list all w5cllies
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

Fort Pierce Tribune = The
Punta Gorda Herald suggests
that aspirants for the state legis-
lature be compelled to take a civ
il service examination before an
nouncing their candidacy. A
mighty good idea; but in that case
would there be any candidates?
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

Ocala Banner-We cannot re-
linquish the belief that on Sec
ond sober thought the Tampa
Tribune will line up with the
court decision in the Knott Cats
controversy.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

Ocala Banner:-Well, suppose
we do have state division; Brother
Cats might move across the line,
and we would be as bad off as ev-
er.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

Florida Times Union Give the
war-party in this country power
to act for us and they will soon
find an enemy for us because they
need one in their business.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

Florida Times Union - The
Punta Gorda Herald wants Flori-
ola divided because eve can't gov
ern well so much territory and so
many people. " Certainly we did
not expect such an admission from
that source.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17
A Suspicious Cuss

Hugh Sparkman, editor of the
Daytona Journal, is a very sps-
piciOus cuss he suspects even his
best friends, those whose integri-
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

Manatee Record = A large
number of West Florida voters
seem to want a governor from AL
ALBANIA. Why not annexation to
that state? Then West Florida
could select all its officials from
Alabama.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17
PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA

Not one person in ten holds an
umbrella in correct position to
protect his back from the rain.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

continued should notify the office in
writing on date r. expiration, other
wise it will be conunued at the regular
rate of subscription until notice to
stop Is received.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

In Ordering change Of address. please
give old as well as new address Sub
scribers falling to get any issue of the
paper that may get lost in mails Will
be supplied with extra copy on request
for same.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1916-08-17

M REPRESENTA- TTVES
American Press Association, General OF.
fees in New York and Chicago and
Branches in all principal cities.
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FOREIGN ADVERTIS

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Clearing House agents OF the Souti
Florida Press Association.
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copy for change in advertising s.
Tuesday noon of each week.
of changing at intervals.
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will be received payment small
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Mould be in hands of printer before
Composition rate carries privilege
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23
ChriStODher Greene.

Christopher Greene died Feb. Is,
1916, at the home of his son Charles,
Of EllenbOro, at the age of SO years,
10 months, and % days. Deceased
was born in Prussia, March 20, 1882.
In 1858 he came to America and lived
in Grant county the rest of his life.
He was united in marriage to Miss
Elizabeth Holzenberge, of Germany,
in 1862. To this union five children
were born: William, of Mason City,
Iowa; Charles, of EllenbOrO; Mrs.
Frank Swallow, of Liberty; George of
FennimOre and Ella who preceded her
father to the better land several years
ago. Mrs. Greene died in 1871, and
in 1873 he was married to Miss Christ
ena Fiest- On Feb. %, 1904 she de-
parted this life, leaving one child,
Bertha, Mrs. Henry Keller, of Liberty.
Funeral services were held Monday
at o'clock at the NJ e. church, Rev.
Beavins officiating Interment was
made at the Hillside cemetery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23
OuincY-WiISOn,

On Wednesday, Feb. Is, there was a
pretty wedding at the residence of
the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Wilson, when their eldest
daughter, Grace, was united in matri-
mony to Mr.. George Quincy, one Of
Platteville's prosperous young farm
ers Miss Wilson is a graduate of the
Lancaster high school and Platteville
normal and has taught several sue
cessful terms and just recently re-
signed as a Grant county teacher.
Mr.. Quincy is young man of high
christian character, and the union
promises to be happy one.
They will go to housekeeping at once
near Platteville. May the sunshine
of their lives be in perfect keeping
with the warmth and sunshine of their
wedding day.
Only a few Of the immediate rela-
tives and friends of the families were
present. Many useful gifts were re
ceived. Best wishes are extended by
their many friends.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23

each. What might be called the big
event Of the sale was the horse auc-
ton. Here were fine big brood mares
in foal to good stations, and they
started at a higher figure than most
horses eventually sell for. The first
animal brought $26050 and she was
a dandy. Following that in order
came $3.50, 1925, 1920. $195, $183, $177,
$3.50, $1O9, and $75 for a work mare.
The colts brought SCI, $62, $50 and a
Shetland pony that could be put in a
good-sized pocket, $50, flat.
The barley sold up to $1051a, and
1000 bushels of oats, 551Ac. The hay
brought $3.50 in the barn.
The sale figured up $8,481.13, with
an overrun on the grain that will
make it hug $500. Mr.. Bailie leaves
the place very shortly for Lancaster,
and Emil Pagenkopf will take over the
farm.
By o'clock sharp everything was
over with and people started home.
No less judge than Harry Bennett
pronounced the dinner one of the best
he had ever partaken of at sale, and
H. F. ought to know.
AS the old timer say: ct were a
mighty good sale.'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23
LANCASTER WINS.
Defeats Fast PlatteVille Team Last
Friday Evening.

Lancaster defeated the Platteville
normal seconds Friday night by a
score of 3O-14. The game was fast and
well played, only four fouls being
called on each team.
Platteville scored first and held the
lead for several minutes. Angus be-
gan rally which showed Lancaster
ahead and the half ended 1911. The
last half was a walk away" for the
locals. earns and Pallett played the
best bame for the visitors.
Orion played star game for the
locals, outplaying his man in evesy
way. The BIackburne brothers and
Glider played very good game at
the forwards, while the excellent
guarding of Angus and Edwards kept
the visitors from scoring.
Montfort will be the attraction next
Friday night and this will undoubtedly
be a good game. They have defeated
Fennimore and were defeated by Ian
caster 1910, but had played a game
the night before. There are only a
couple of games left to play, so don't
miss this one.
Lancaster, Lisle Blackburne, If; Gil
der, IF; Laverne Blackburne, If; Orion
C; Edwards, lg; Angus, re-.
Platteville-Pallett, If; TomlinsOn,
IF; David, Tiff Thompson, c; earns,
lg; Boebel, SO.
Baskets Laverne Black A; Glider
4; Orion 2; Lisle Black 1. Angus 2;
Edwards l. Pallet, 2; Tomlinson, q;
Thompson, 1, earns, 1.
Free throws-Laverne Black 2 out
of 8; Glider 0 out of 2; Thompson,
0 out of 2; Pallet out of ?.
Referee: Monk w.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23
ROMPING AT THE RINK.
Children Play Games, Give Program
and March, Last Friday Evening.

Little folks in goodly number came
to the rink last Friday evening and
many of the older ones came too. The
children were made at home at once,
if young America needs anything of
that sort, and soon the polished floor
of the big building was covered with
merry little boys and girls. About 8
o'clock a program of singing and
drills with music was carried out with
good deal of credit and applause.
The grand march was next and tots
from 21a years, to big boys and
girls of fourteen years were in line.
Stanley Hatch won the boys prize for
the best decorated carriage, and Bet
ty Bennett the girls first honors. The
march caused much delight and
amusement among the spectators.
About $50 most of the little ones were
at home and tucked into bed, but still
talking about "the Children's good
time"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23
ITEMS OF INTEREST
AROUND THE COUNTY
Happenings and Incidents of
Past Seven Days.
Many Personal and Social Notes AS
Picked Up and Recorded by
Our Reporters.
BLOOMINGTON.

Judge Better made a business trip
to Millville last Wednesday.
Miss Title Hudson has resigned her
position as teacher of the Dodge dis
trict school.
L. d. Mcpherson and wife of Gays
Mills we're guests at the home of their
son Herbert, in the village the past
week.
Mrs. George Pratt of Sac City, Iowa,
arrived here last Tuesday, and will
Griffin Hickok and other near rela-
tives and friends.
At the city hall last Tuesday, the
Bloomington basket ball team defeated
the Lanark, ILL.,, team by a score of 70
to Fl. 1t seems that everything fights
the best in it's own barnyard, for the
same team defeated the Bloomington
team at Lanark a few weeks ago.
About fifty local people will take
part in a comedy entitled Union De-
pot for Day" at the city hall on Feb.
20. Proceeds to be used to pay off
the Lyceum course deficit. Everybody
come
1t is reported that on Saturday Of
last week there were $500 toll tickets
sold at the high bridge in Dubuque.
A lady visiting here told of an incident
that occurred on the high bridge a
few days ago. A man walking across
to East Dubuque met lady on the
bridge pulling a nice baby cab, appar-
emily with a nice large baby nicely
tucked into it, when one of the wheels
dropped off, The man offered his SER
vices to help her when instead of
baby, a small keg of beer rolled out,
A Miraculous Escape.
Last Thursday while George Clauer
of BeetOWn was loading some cans in
to his buggy at the creamery and his
mother being in the buggy alone with
the top up, for some unknown cause
the team became frightened, ran
across the road and through a barbed
wire fence into a pasture and back
into the road again through the wire
fence in another place, when the bug
gy struck a post and freed the horses
from it. The buggy turned over OF
it's side from the start and Mrs. Clauer
was dragged all the way in the bug
gy top till it stopped and escaped with
no serious injury whatever. She was
taken to DR.. Baldwins office, where
she was supplied with an entire out
fit of dry clothing by Miss Agnes
Hope and rested there until her peO
f, pie came with another rig and took
! her home
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23

at the time five years old, sailed from
Liverpool in 1914 and after nine weeks
and three days on the deep, arrived
at New Orleans. Mrs. Blackburn
was born seventy years ago in the
village of Beetown and spent her girl
hood in that vicinity
John Blackburn loved his adopted
country and as proof Of his affect
ion, shouldered a musket when the
War of the Rebellion came and joined
the famous Iron brigade" where he
served three years with honor and
credit.
In passing, it M be said that Mr..
Blackburn remembers how eagerly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23

That Vesperman sale, recorded in
last weeks Herald, was a bell-ringer
from wayback and folks thought it had
hit the high place of the season. But
a week from the same day another
sale was pulled off about two miles
south that registered a still higher
mark, with South Lancaster still
holding the hOnOrs.
This sale was the James E. Bailie
auction, for Mr.. Bailie had rented his
farm to Emil PagenkOpf and intended
to close out everything. The sale at
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Carl G. Open, Alberta, Canada and
Clara S. Olson, Marion.
Alvin Vesperman, South Lancaster,
and Ada B. Hoehn, South Lancaster.
John N. Henry, Little Grant, and
Edna Belscampef, Mt. Hope.
George L. Graney, and Ethel B.
Davis, both of EllenbOro.
George Harasha, Beetown, and
Clara Ertz, South Lancaster.
Emil Reichens, Belmont, and Ada
Fiese, Platteville.
Roy D. Knapp, North Lancaster, and
Grace Walker, North Lancaster.
Alfred Leighty and Coral Palmer,
both of Platteville.
Henry Biggin, Glen Haven, and Mel
lie Martin, Waterloo.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23

John Blackburn and Alice Black
bourn, husband and wife for half
century, celebrated their golden we'd
ding in Lancaster Feb. 18th of this
year. Circumstances OBTAINING some
of the family prevented a surprise
event which the children had planned
for father and mother, but this will
be held some time this summer.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Blackburn are
of old English stock. Mr.. Blackburn
being born in "Lancastershire, the
year 1899 With his parents, George
and Martha Blackburn and his eight
sisters and brothers, Mr.. Blackburn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23
CHEESE FACTORY ORGANIZED.
Hurricane Products Company Files
Articles of Incorporation Saturday.

Articles of Incorporation Saturday.
Saturday afternoon group of about
forty farmers met in Lancaster and
formally organized what will be known
as 1.-THE Hurricane Products COM
pany." The new concern is incOrpor-
ated at $1,000 divided into forty shares
at $25 each of which no one person
can hold more than two shares. The
location of the factory will be on the
northeast corner at the Hurricane,
where a half acre site has been pur-
chased from Charles Wieland.
The company has contracted with
Ben Springer of Platteville, said to be
an expert cheese maker, and Mr..
Springer will put the necessary ma
chinery to make American cheese.
Work will commence in the near fu-
ture.
The officers and directors are:
PreSident-Albert Keene.
Secretary and Treasurer - S. R.
Kerr.
Directors = Albert Keene, Clyde
Richardson, Frank Zenz, L. A. Clark,
and S. r. Kerr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23
LEG BROKEN IN RUNAWAY.
Arthur Smith of Near FennimOre Is
Dragged and Badly Hurt.

Arthur Smith, young farmer liv-
ing four miles east of Fennimore, was
badly injured last Wednesday morn
ing when his team became frightened
while crossing the tracks at Fenni-
more. Mr.. Smith saw the engine
switching and decided to wait mo-
ment or so, but later started across.
Just as he was on the tracks the en-
CINE bore down on him and came with
in four feet of the horses. The team
became unmanageable and began to
run throwing Mr.. Smith out of the
buggy. He was badly hurt but pluck
ily held on for about block until the
horses were stopped. Mr.. Smith was
taken to DR.. Marsden's office and the
latter brought him to Lancaster where
DR.. Godfrey took an X-Ray eXamina-
ton of his left leg, finding the bone
broken between the knee and the hip.
The sufferer was taken to the resi-
dence of Mrs. George VAIL, who is his
sister, in this city. Mr.. Smith eX-
planned later that he had two cans Of
cream and a case Of eggs in the buggy
and did not propose to see the buggy
wrecked and its contents destroyed if
he could help it. He is young farm
er and has a wife and two small
children.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23
BURTON.
her home

Mrs. Jessie Wilder will entertain
the ladies aid Thursday, March End.
Mrs. Sam Wilmot and son of Po-
tosi, visited friends and relatives last
week
John Hartman was initiated into
evening.
Several from here attended the
high school play at Cassville Monday
evening.
James Elwell and family of East
Dubuque visited few days at the
Henan ShinOe home.
Mrs. ]. H. Wilson and son David, Of
Lacrosse returned home Saturday af-
ter a weeks visit with relatives.
Twenty-six couple attended the leap
year dance here Wednesday evening
given by the married ladies. All had
a merry time
Harry Pauley, James Johnson, Ar
thur Sisley, Florence and Russell
Schaal were in Dubuque last week to
see 'The Birth of a Nation"
+ IGu Dbl lies WdS pIGdSduJIy SuTpTlS-
ed Saturday evening by relatives and
friends, it being his birthday. Choice
refreshments were served and all re-
port a good time.
The last dance before lent will be
given Friday evening, March 3rd in
the Country Club hall Good music
and good time is assured all who at
tend this dance.
The masquerade given here last Fri
day evening was attended by very
large crowd and all present report a
fine time The prizes were awarded
to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Morris, Ella
Orcutt and Gerald Hartman.
The Elmdale basket social and en-
tertainment given Thursday evening
by Miss Josephine Gunther was a
good success. The program was fine
The proceeds from the sale Of the
baskets was $27OO. Irwin Frye was
auctioneer
Carl, the nine-year-old son of VIM.
Fritz met with an accident last
which might have cost him
his life. He, with some other boys
were playing in the barn, and in some
manner the large hay fork dropped
from the carrier striking him in the
face, causing a wound requiring sew
eral stitches, also knocking out some
Of his teeth. He is doing nicely under
the care of a physician.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23
w. C. 7. U. NOTES.
Local Union Gives Memorial Program
In Honor Of Founder.

The local union of the Woman
Christian Temperance Union met Feb.
II with Mrs. Charles Klarmann. Tween
ty-six ladies were present. Eighteen
were members and eight as guests.
One new member was received into
the union at this meeting. 1t being
the anniversary of the death of Fran
els E Willard, memorial program
was the chief feature of the meeting
Readings by Mrs. Nettie Finney,
Clara Croft and Elma Knox, from the
Life and Work. of this talented and
noble woman. A leaflet on "The Fran
els E. Willard Memorial Fund" was
also read and responded to by gener-
Gus contributions.
This fund consists of contributions
once each year from the local unions
to the national treasurer, and is used
to carry on the different branches of
temperance work where no other
means are available.
Mrs. Weyhrauch, Mrs. Klarmann and
Miss Larson favored the occasion with
several white ribbon songs.
An excellent lunch was provided
for the ladies at the close Of the meet
ing by Mrs. Klarmann and her sister,
Miss Larson.
The next meeting, March 9th, will
be held at Mrs. Burrows home. Final
will then be made for
the public meetings when Mrs. Law
son, state president will speak.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23

to the Great Creator for the blessings
He had given them.
Mr.. Blackburn comes from an ex-
ceptionally longlived family and pc
culiar circumstance is that of the
nine children in the family none died
of premature disease or accident. Their
father and mother lived to "a and 50
years old, respectively, and of the nine
children all but two are living; the
oldest being sc years and the young
est a. The two children who have
passed away were 20 and 63 years old
at the time Of their death. Surely a
longlived family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-02-23
Grant COUNTY PIONEERS PASS THEIR
FIFTIETH MILESTONE OF Welded life

the weekly news budget from old
Grant county was received by the
soldier boys, when Grant County Her
aid, came to the firing line. Many
copies went to the front in those days
to gladden. the hearts Of the homesick
boys and men.
Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn were mar
ried shortly after the civil war, and
nine children blessed their union, five
of whom are living.
Their lives have been happy for
they always have searched for the
silver lining and even when the clouds
were utmost dark they felt thankful