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Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-10

It is said that many men in the Warren District eligible to the draft have registered This is short sighted piece of folly for in the all slackers will be found out and punished In fact right now the officials going the lists to verify them and to see that missing from the muster roll The man who has failed to register is going to be sorry
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-10

While the government is conducting it's rigorous search for German spies in this country certainly can not afford to overlook the W. w. headquarters in Chi A net cast there would be wet haul Rather it would forth with many traitor hanging by the gills.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
BLOOMINGTON RECORD NOTES.

Elmer wager is moving some Of his
goods to the James Addison farm, and
James is moving to Lancaster.
Yesterday was Thomas Smiths 87th
birthday. He is exceptionally hale
and hearty for one Of his years.
Rev G. L. Hooking of Grantsburg,
former pastor Of the Patch Grove M.
E. church, is calling on friends in this
vicinity
DR.. Hancock is having another siege
Of illness. He will be unable to be on
duty again at his Office until next Mon
day.
Henry Bremmer went to Dubuque
Monday to consult physician regard
ing a mental and nervous disorder
which has been bothering him for sew
eral days.
David Baldwin has rented his farm,
and with his wife, will try to take life
a little easier this year His son OF
to will farm the home 100 and James
Oates has rented the remainder and
will engage quite extensively in stock
raising.
The waterworks standpipe froze up
last week and Lincoln Abraham and
Bert Garthwaite worked night and day
to get it thawed out again, as if a
fire had occurred the freeze would
have been very dangerous. 1t is all
right now. The plant was installed
too late last fall for many people to
connect with it, consequently there is
not enough circulation to prevent
freezing. No difficulty on this score is
expected next winter, when there will
undoubtedly be twice as many water
users as there now are.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
FAYETTEVILLE.

Mrs. Allen found cardinal gross
beak in the ward last week The bird
was being bothered by nine blueiays
who were making a great fuss over
the new arrival
The Sherry family were almost as
phyxiated last week by escaping coal
gas from the furnace. The difficulty
was found in the furnace pipes
which were burst open. A young
lady roomer was overcome, the other
members of the household not being
affected.
F. o. Elwe1l was called to the home
Of his parents in West Salem last week
by their serious illness with pneu-
o'clock the mother passed away, and
three hours later the father died.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Elwell were i'll
with pneumonia. They were pioneer
residents of their home town, the faith
er being 88 years of age and the moth
er So. They we've sick but few days.
The funeral was held yesterday. Dr.
Elwell went to be with her father at
the funeral.
VIM. Aiken, who recently underwent
an operation for cancer of the ear is
doing very well. Mr.. Aiken is Sc years
old. He is at the home Of his son, Or
rim Aiken, on Fourth street.
N. E. France and son captured two
cardinal grossbeaks in their yard dur
! ing the past week and have them in a
cage at their home.
| Mrs. George Stanchfield left yester-
day for Stockton to attend the funeral
OF brother-in-law, Henry Schultz
which occurs there today. Mr. Schultz
died in Minneapolis, where has resided
the past two years.
Gus Boil was operated upon for a
fractured skull at the Cunningham
! hospital. He was hurt in a cave-in
at the Winskill mine. Mrs. Charles
Lampke of Lancaster; Mrs. John Lang
kamp, Mrs. Lincoln Hounsell Of Cuba,
M. O'Brian, and the daughter of Lewis
White of Elk Grove underwent opera
lions during the week-Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
MACHINERY, ETC.

Two 14-in. walking plows. En-
erson 12-in. gang pillow. Superior
8-ft seeder. Osborne disc, al
most new. Deere disc with seed
er attached. Three-sec. wood
drag. Three-sec. steel drag.
Great Western manure spreader.
Three corn cultivators, two rid
ing, one walking. Gretchen corn
planter. Osborne mower. Self
dump hayrake. Osborne tedder.
Minnie binder. High wagon.
Low wagon. Wood rack with wa
gon box and hog rack. Set g.
500 bolster springs. loft. hay
rack. Oscillator bobsled. Cut
ter. Two buggies. Set dump
boards. Chataman tanning mill.
1,OOO-lb. platform scale. Wheel
barrow. Grass seeder. Four
colony hog houses. Blacksmith
wise. Two corn shelters. 900-lb.
DeLavel separator. Other arti-
cles too numerous to mention.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
Around Wisconsin by Mail and Telegraph

Beloit police are working on a SER
les Of robberies in the public schools.
A few nights ago desks Of teachers
in the high school were rified and let
ters were opened. Since then money
to the sum of $38 was taken from
teachers desks in Strong school,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
Hay, Grain, Machinery, Etc.

900 bushels oats. Forty bu.
barley. $50 bushels corn. Eight
bushels seed corn. 10 tons hay.
Balm high wagon. Truck wagon.
l ,OOO-lb wagon springs. Ruka
bobsled. Wood and hograck com
blned. Thirteen-inch Case
gang pillow. 15-shoe Mt. Sherry
drill with grass seed attachment.
l6-inch stubble pillow. John
Deere corn planter with 10 rds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
ECONO NJ Y
In Monuments

Do you know that by selecting he
monument during the month of Janu-
airy and February, to be erected in
May, you make a fiat saving Of TEN
PER CENT.
If you are planning on such work
for spring or summer, I shall be glad
to show you the largest and finest
stock of monuments ever carried in
this part of the state.
"See the WOrk-NOt a Picture"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
OVERCOME AT BENTON.

Frank Rochek of Cuba City suffered
a cerebral hemorrhage while at Ben
ton Thursday. He died the day follow
ing day.-Plattevill Witness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
HAY and GRAIN.

300 bushels yellow Russian
oats. $50 bushef Wisconsin ped
igreed No. 1 seed oats. 200 bu.
Wisconsin pedigreed seed barley.
Some wheat. Six bushels timo-
thy seed. Ten bu. medium Glow
er seed. Three bu. Wisconsin No.
z seed corn. 20 tons of hay in
barn. Six ton shredded fodder.
Some silage. One straw stack.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
4-HORSES-4

Bay mare 10 years old, weight
/, 100. Gray horse thirteen years
old, weight LOO. Colt, coming
2 years old, sired by Major
LANCE. Black gelding coming A
years, weight 1850.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
Terms as Usual.
Peter Hoffman, Prop.
j. c. VESPERMAN, Auct. r. MEYER, Jr- Clerk.

Don't slow down on the road to Sue
cess and wait for the other fellow to-
get ahead.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
Everything will be Sold.
r. MEYER, Jr., Clerk.

Speculation sounds more refined
than gambling, but a fellow loses
equally.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07

Keep your hand on your pocketbook
when man begins to pat you on the
back
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07

Some men are anxious to earn mon
ey-and others are anxious merely to
get it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07

p Head of Cattle-12 mich
COWS. 10 yearling steers, extra
large.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
Monday, Feb. 10

wire. Mccormick mower. Full
Ter & Johnson selw-dump hay
rake. Three-section steel har-
row. Deering binder. Four
sets work harness. Beatrice
separator. 1000 lbs. Two discs.
John Deere cultivator. New Jno.
Deere hayloader. New Osborne
side delivery rake. Thomas
mower. Gang plow. Corn pillow.
Milk wagon. Surrey. Old's No.
20 separator, $50 lbs. Household
furniture and other articles too
numerous to mention.
Seven brood sows and one Pol
and China stock hog.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
73-HEAD OF STOCK-73

Four Head HOrses-Span gray
mares II years. Bay mare IL
years. Gray colt coming two
years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
Public Sale

The undersigned having dissolved partnership wishing
dispose of their entire property will sell public
farm located four miles southeast Bloomington
of Lancaster
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07

AZ Head of Hogs = 46 fall
shoats. Registered Poland
China stock hog, one year old.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
A. CATTLE At

II yearlings, 10 heifers, seven.
steers. Durham bull, coming 2
years. Two heifers coming 8
years. Thirteen mich COWS, one
fresh, and balance to freshen i'm
spring. Fourteen calves.
LUNCH AT NOON
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07

Mrs. Joseph Ryszek, 70 years old,
had never handled a telephone until
brought to the courthouse at Stevens
Point, from the county Jail after she
and her husband had been on a spree.
When she was invited to talk to a ho-
tel man who had looked after her
horse, she placed the receiver to her
eye, saying, 81 can't see him" When
she heard the voice in the instrument
she dropped the receiver in fright.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07

While cleaning clothes with gaso-
line Mrs Frank Ewaldt, aged 40, of
Marinette, was probably fatally burned
and her 2-year-old daughter was so
badly burned that she died few hours
later. The mother was working near
a coal stove and the child was play
ing with the gasoline can. Flames
from the can were ignited from the
heat of the stove and al explosion fol-
lowed, enveloping the mother and
child in flames. Mrs. Ewaldt grabbed
the child and placed her in the snow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-22
THEIR MARRIED LIFE"

Frances for what she had said and
done.
Mr.. Tracy had flushed to the roots
of his crisp blond hair. He really
was distressingly good looking,
thought Helen, but after all just a
boy. Frances spoke evenly when
she spoke and her attitude imme-
She had determined quickly to treat
Viva as the child she was.
I'VE really haven't spoken much
about it," she said to Mr.. Tracy,
smiling as though after all it did not
matter in the least. But Viva has
an idea that she would make good
in the movies. 1 don't know very
much about them myself, but no
doubt Mr.. Tracy, you can tell me all
1 want to know. Do you thing Viva
talented in that line? She seems
to value your opinion highly"
why, | really don't know" he
said eagerly, it's more q matter of
luck than anything else. | don't
think l know Miss Nesbitt well
enough to judge, although her fea-
lures ought to screen very we'll"
She isn't out of school as yet, "
Frances pursued, "and | don't sup
pose she would care to under take
the work at present, but l always say
that she ought to get what she can
out of life, and if her talents really
lit in that direction, l am sure that
no one will stand in her way"
Harley Tracy was once more sure
of his ground. But l don't think it
should be left to me to decide" he
laughed; you surely ought to have
sufficient knowledge yourself, Mrs.
Atwood, or Miss Knowles, which do
you use? And are you writing an
other book now?"'
Viva's affairs seemed of such small
moment in comparison with Frances
work that Harley Tracy was inter-
ested only in the latter. For mo-
ment Helen caught n glimpse of
Viva, and the girls face was furious
ly angry.
Watch for the next instailment
of this interesting ScrieS)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-22
Fashions of To-Day By May Manton

THE pockets of this gown
suggest that broad effect
over the hips that is SO
essential to the latest fashions.
If they are becoming it will be
we'll to use them, but if you
want a straight silhouette it will
be better to make the gown
without, for, while the so-called
barrel effect is smart, it is not
ubiquitous and the straight sill
houette is equally fashionable.
Here, the gown is made of a
pretty crepe-fnished material
with trimming of satin and with
a girdle of Oriental stones that
gives a bright note of color.
The gown is a quite simple and
easy one to make. Blouse and
skirt are cut in one and laid in
box plaits, and the front edges
are Tapped and buttoned to-
gether. 1t is smart for gabar-
dine and for serge and for ma
terials of such sort and it is an
excellent model for linen and for
the washable materials Of
similar weight.
For the medium size will be
needed, OF yards of material
36 inches wide, 5$4 yards "A
with 81 yard So inches wide for
the trimming.
The pattern No. o4oo is cut
in sizes from "a to a inches
bust measure. 1t will be mailed
to any address by the Fashion
Department of this paper, on
receipt of fifteen cents.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-22

corrected. The tramp went around IN
front and spun the motor, and when
it had been throttled down, Colonel
Baldwin had his hand in his pocket.
That's something like" he said.
THE garage man said it was carbon.
You take hold as II you knew now.
What's your fee?"
The tramp shook his head and
smiled good-naturedly.
Nothing; for a bit of neighborly
help like that"
The colonel put his coat on, and in
the act took a better measure of the
stalwart young fellow who looked
like a hobo and talked and behaved
like a gentleman.
You are hiking out to the DAM"
he asked buSsquely.
Il am headed that way, yes" was
the equally crisp rejoinder.
Hunting a job?'
Just that"
What sort of a job?'
Anything that may happen to be
in sight"
THAT means a pick and shovel or
a wheelbarrow on a construction
job. But there isn't much office
work.
The tramp looked up quickly.
What makes you think I'm hunt
ing for an office job?" he queried.
Your hands," said the colonel
shortly.
The young man looked at his
hands thoughtfully. They were dirty
again from the tinkering with the
motor, but the inspection went deep
er than the CRIME.
I'm not afraid of the pick and
shovel, or the wheelbarrow, and on
some accounts l guess they'd be good
for me. But on the other hand, per-
haps it is a pity to spoil a middling
good office man to make an indiffer-
ent day laborer-to say nothing of
knocking some honest fellow out of
the only job he knows how to do"
Colonel Baldwin swung in behind
the steering wheel of the roadster
and held a fresh match to the black
cigar. Though he was from Missouri,
he had lived long enough in the high
hills to know better than to judge
any man altogether by outside ap-
pearances.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-22
ITO Be Continued.)
MEXICO TAXEs LIQUORS

Mexico City, May 22.-The tax on
alcohol and beverages containing it
has been materially increased by a
recent decree which announces that
as il is absolutely necessary to aug
ment certain taxes because of the
necessities of the country. Beginning
May /, first sales of alcohol brandies,
tequilas mezcals and other alcoholic
drinks obtained by distillation man.
ufactured within the country were
taxed forty per cent. on the sales
price. Beers and other alcoholic
drinks not included in the class men,
toned above will be taxed similarly
sixteen per cent. Similar foreign
products will be compelled to pay
tax of 40 per cent. above the import
duties.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-22

Copyright, 1917, International News
Service.
The bold move that Frances had
made concerning Viva's admirer
had plunged Helen definitely into the
midst of a far more absorbing life
story than she had ever read in a
book.
Helen herself had suggested that
Frances make Viva q little less self
centered. After all Viva was only
seventeen and filled to the brim with
airs and graces. And now the advent
of this movie hero at a time when
Viva was wild to go into moving
pictures herself, was very bad for
her.
Frances had met Mr.. Tracy at the
door, and after introducing him to
Helen, had taken complete possession
of him. Frances really had no detin-
ite idea of anything in her mind, she
was simply following out Helen S
suggestion. thinking that Viva would
be too proud to confess defeat. Helen
was watching Viva interestedly the
while she herself kept in the back
ground. She had seen the entire lit
tie play enacted-Mr. Tracy's evil
with Frances rather than to take
Viva out, as the matter had evident
ly been arranged.
But Viva was too clever to show
her hand-that would be too trivial,
and child that she was, Helen was
astounded at her amount of self
possession. She removed her gloves
and tossed them carelessly into a
chair She nonchalantly unfastened
her coat and threw her fur back.
Then she dropped carelessly into a
chair Helen was watching her
narrowly She thoroughly disap-
proved of the girls artificial man
ner, but she could not help admir-
ing her.
Frances was talking to young
Tracy, who was eagerly following
every word, when Viva put in a
word.
You knew, didn't you. that my
aunt is the great Frances Knowles ?"
Viva had, by playing into the
center of conversation toward her
self, and no matter how brief was
the monfent,.it gave Viva the chance
she needed. She was once more at
ease, and had definitely triumphed
over her discontinue.
"Why-no," he returned. or
course he had met Frances as Mrs.
Atwood. You aren't the woman
who wrote 'Nimrod." he said.
I'm afraid ] am" Frances adj
mitted, although l hardly expected
that you knew it, Mr.. Tracy. 1t has
only Just come out"
Frances serial had been pub
lished in The Scroll, and had re-
Gently come out in book form.
81 haven't read it myself" Mr..
Tracy returned, but the magazines
are full of it, also the papers. l
believe that the Star called 1t the
great American novel;"
Frances laughed. They always
say that; it seems to be the highest
praise book can receive"
You see my aunt is extremely
modest about her accomplishments,
Viva put in here. But she is afraid
that anyone else may chance to show
talent"
"Why, Viva" Frances exclaimed.
Helen gasped a little at the direct
attack in the girls remark.
ASK her. Harley" Viva said light
ly, "she disapproves frightfully of
the movies. In fact I don't think she
approves of you at all because you
happen TO be connected with them
Viva was laughing brilliantly and
two spots of vivid color showed up
on her smooth cheeks. She was
plainly excited and anxious to repay
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-22
ssThe I11Sider''
Bv Virginia Terhune Van de Water

running to the windows of my own
quarters to look out
could gaze right into the
branches of the great elms in front
of the house; at the rear was a
wonderful view of hills and valleys,
and in the distance was the CLINT of
river. At the back of the house
ran jolly little brook, and smiled
as 1 heard it gurgling over the
stones.
All the furniture up here was of
wicker, upholstered in pretty Gre
tonne. The curtains at the windows
were of simple net; the rugs on the
polished floor washable and of soft
Colors.
A Perfect Home
This is my idea of perfect
country home" l remarked.
MAY l go down and see the
chickens?" Grace queried when I
had taken off her hat and coat and
had opened the trunks.
why. yes; 1 think So" said. ''I
know too little about the place yet
to be sure" / added, turning to Mrs.
Gore. You must tell me where she
is in the habit of going until be-
come familiar with the various To-
calities. Will it be all right for her
to go out and see the chickens
now?"
"Why, yes" the matron said, "she
might run out there for little while
but don't get dirty, dear child.
And don't go near the stables"
mot unless Daddy or Tom are
with me-" Grace promised. II will
be very careful"
IL know you will, darling" her
aunt rejoined.
Mrs. Cores face was kinder than
usual as her eyes met mine when
Grace had run away downstairs.
suspected that the widows change
of manner was due to my having de-
ferred to her, and I told myself L
must do this oftener.
Don't tire yourself unpacking
now, Miss Dart" she advised. Just
lay out the night clothes and leave
the rest of the unpacking until to-
morrow. There will be plenty of
time then"
l was surprised at her sudden
gentleness. Perhaps the beauty of
this lovely place, or some associations
connected with it, had softened her
mood. Crossing the room, she closed
the door Grace had left open be-
hind her and, returning, sat down
upon my couch.
1t was not customary for her to
show any desire to talk alone with
me. Yet looked at her eXpectantly,
for from her manner knew that
there was somthing she wanted to
say.
ITO Re Conffnuedl
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-22
CHAPTER XIII

Sf1AIIEI6 -AblL
Copyright, 1917, Star Company.
1t was we'll toward the close of
the afternoon when we reached our
destination, and the sun was not far
above the tops of the mountains.
AS we turned in at the stone gates
of Hillcrest, all painful reserve
seemed to slip from the occupants
of the automobile.
Here we are at home!" Mr.. Nor
ton announced happily.
Isn't it a peach or a place, Miss
Dart?" Tom demanded, turning
about in his seat and watching Gag
erly to note the effect of the scene
upon me.
ITS awful nice, isn't it, Miss
Dart?" Grace said.
It's beautiful I exclaimed.
My admiration was sincere. A
broad carriage drive wound up a
gentle incline to the large house on
the top of a pretty knoll. Wide YER
andas gave the building the look of
Southern house.
You didn't build it. did you?" |
asked of the master OF the domain
as my eyes rested upon it. 1T looks
like an old homestead that had been
in the family for generations"
He smiled with pleasure. That
is what l wanted 1t to look like,
he affirmed. ut was a plain. square
house when we came here. but l
had it remodeled. 1t is probably
much more comfortable than if it
was really old"
1t certainly combined comfort and
beauty, and 1 did not wonder that
the entire family loved it. At the
rear were the barns and garage,
with the poultry yard farther back.
Across the lawn strutted two pea
cocks; about the out-buildings pig
cons whirled against the clear sky;
from the meadows beyond the poul-
try yards came the sound of lowing
cattle. The whole atmosphere was
redolent of peace.
"Oh," / sighed when we had
alighted from the car and had greet
ed Mrs. Gore, who had come out
sedately to welcome us, this is love-
ly!" =,
TT is indeed a pleasant home"
Mrs. Gore agreed. will you come
with me and I will show you your
rooms and Grace's."
l followed her through the great
square hall and up the broad stair
case. At the first floor she paused.
Mrs. Gore Explains
"On this floor are my rooms,
Brewster's bedroom and dressing
room and the guest rooms," she eX-
planned to me. your room and the
nursery are up the next flight, just
as they are in the town house. You
will not mind?"
No, indeed" 7 assured her. st
like to be lodged up high. 1 never
mind stairs"
Neither do l." Grace declared.
She had come with us, and now
caught hold of my hand.
Here's your room," she an
nounced eXcitedly.
/ gasped with establishment when
saw it, for it was huge, extending
along one side of the house. with
two windows at the front and back
and two at the side.
What an immense room!" I ex-
claimed.
"Yes; Brewster had the partition
wall between the front and back
chambers removed up here and the
two thrown into one. He did the
same to make Graces nursery
right across the hall. Her room and
yours are connected at the front,
you see, by a nice bath and dress
ing-room."
The dressing-room was where the
usual hall bedroom would have
been, and was larger than any bath
room l had ever seen.
"Oh, I--love this!" I exclaimed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-22

knives. Nevertheless, it was wet, and
some part of the travel dust, at least
was soluble in it. He came out glow
ing, but a thorn from his we'll
groomed past came up and pricked
him when he had to put the soiled
clothes on again. There was no pres
ent help for that, however; and five
minutes later he had regained the
road and was on his way to the ditch
camp. AS he walked he read for the
fiftieth time something on the page