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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13
TRAVEL AMIDST THE SCENIC
WONDERS OF THE GREAT
WEST THIS SUMMER.

A vacation trip this year is almost
a necessity in order to provide one
with the rest and diversion which is
most welcome at this time. 4a
Let our experienced travel repre-
sentatives plan a delightful western
trip for you, one which will be unusu-
al and surprising in the wealth of
entertainment and interesting features
it will offer. !h.@
You will enjoy wide diversity of
scenery and your trip will include di-
rect and de luxe railway travel and
comfortable automobile tours through
the National Parks, bring you direct
ly to the distinctive attractions to be
found in the Wonderful West Col
orado, Utah, California, The Pacific
Northwest and Alaska can all be in
cluded in a grand circle tour.
You should know also of the splen-
did opportunities offered for a sum
mer's outing in the Black Hills of
South Dakota. - ~ L.4'
Favorable rates and splendid train
service. 4.A i.s
Any agent of the Chicago & North
western Railway will be glad to as
slst you in planning your trip and sup
ply full particulars covering all de-
tails OF travel. Ask for descriptive
literature or address C. A. Cairns,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
Chicago & North Western Ry., 226 w.
Jackson St.. Chicago. fSw6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

Six masked men attacked soldiers of
the Iowa National Guard who were
guarding a bridge at Fort Dodge. The
soldiers returned the fire and battle
which lasted for more than 20 minutes
enSued
Mrs, LemueI McCauIey and daugh-
ter Angabel, were killed when their
automobile was struck by Cincinnati
Il Marietta passenger train at Coal
Ridge, O.
A storm cycloric in intensity that
swept over central lower Michigan
caused the deaths OF three persons and
injuries to 80 others, and did prop
erty damage estimated at $1000,0OO.
Several persons were hurt at Battle
Creek and the damage estimated at
S5OO,0O0. Taets Sssp'sas:ts>rt-svv
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13
Notice to Prove Foreign Will.

State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Grant COunty-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of J. w,
W1llstumpf, deceased. :
Notice is hereby given, That at a
Special Term of the County Court, to
be held in and for said county, at the
Court House in the city of Lancaster,
in said county, on the second Tues
day OF July A. D., 1917, the following
matters will be heard, considered, ex-
amlned and adjusted: 800 ~ :
The application of P. W.. Hall Of
the city of Sheldon, in the state Of
Iowa, that an authenticated copy, and
the probate thereof, of the will of
such testator, may be filed and re-
corded as the last will and testament
OF j. W. Willstumpf, late of the city
OF Sheldon, State of Iowa, deceased.
Dated June 9Th, A. D., 1917.
By the Court,
E. B. GOODSELL.
lows Judge.
Brown, Brennan & Carthew, Attys.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13
Notice for Administration and Notice
to Creditors.

UU
State of Wisconsin, Grant County
Court-In Probate.
In Re Estate Of Elizabeth Richards,
Deceased.
Notice is Hereby Given, That at the
special Term Of said court to be held
on the fourth Tuesday of June, A. D.
1917, at the Court House in the City
Of Lancaster, County Of Grant and
State Of Wisconsin, there will be
heard and considered the application
Of an administrator of the estate of
Elizabeth Richards late Of the town
of Patch Grove in said county, de-
ceased;
Notice is Hereby Further Given,
That at the regular Term Of said
court to be held at the Court House
on the first Tuesday Of October, A. D.
1917, there will be heard, considered
and adjusted, all claims against said
Elizabeth Richards, deceased;
And Notice is Further Given, That
all such claims for examination and
allowance must be presented to said
county court at the Court House in
the City Of Lancaster, in said county
and state, on or before the 28th day
Of September, A. D. 1917, or be barred.
Dated May 2Sth, 1917.
By the Court,
E. B. GOODSELL,
Judge.
Geo. B. ClementsOn, Attorney. 14W3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

FOR SALE-Lost my JOB as mail car
rier, going to dispose of everything
at sacrifice, city property, nice place
to live, six room house, four lots, two
barns, six horses, spotted sucking
colt, horse 5 years old, black mare II
years old,roan pony years old, bug
gies, one horse cart, two horse cart,
harnesses, feed, some household fur
Everything you want, ask for
it, I've got it. Call, or telephone No.
~, Farmers phone. I want to buy
small farm close to some town.
John Heiliger, Lancaster, Wis. 16tf.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13
Washington

The conference report on the admin
istration espionage bill with it's export
embargo provision and drastic addi-
tons to existing laws against spying
but shOrn of the newspaper censorship
feature, was passed by the house at
Washington 86 to %.
The house at Washington rejected
the conference report on the $3,281,-
295,641 war budget bill because of a
$3,OOOOOO appropriation inserted by
the senate for the purchase of the old
jamestown exposition site and build
ings and the construction of naval
base and training station there.
Nearly 1000 soldiers of the Con-
federacy were present at Washington
when the first meeting of the United
Confederate Veterans convened and
everyone Of them pledged his loyalty
to the Union. President and Mrs
Wilson paid their respects to the
courageous men of the South.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13
Notice for Administration and Notice
to Creditors.

~ OItulCOESs
State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Grant COunty-In Probate.
In Re Estate of Henry Zimmerman,
Deceased.
Notice is Hereby Given, That at the
special Term of said court to be held
on the fourth Tuesday Of June, A. d.
1917, at the Court House in the City
Of Lancaster, County of Grant and
State of Wisconsin, there will be
heard and considered, the application
of Sophia Zimmerman for the appoint
ment OF an administrator of the estate
of Henry Zimmerman late of the
Town of Paris in said county, de-
ceased;
Notice is Hereby Further Given.
That at the regular Term of said
court to be held at said Court House.
on the first Tuesday of October. A. D.
1917, there will be heard, considered
and adjusted all claims against said
Henry Zimmerman, deceased:
And Notice is Hereby Further Civ
en-, That all such claims for examina-
ton and allowance must be presented
to said county court at the Court
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13
Notice to Prove Will and Notice to
Creditors.


State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Grant County,-In Probate.
In Re Estate of Veronica Abt, de-
ceased.
Notice is Hereby Given, That at the
Special Term Of said court to be held
on the 4th Tuesday of June, A. D.
1917, at the Court House in the City
Of Lancaster, County of Grant, and
State of Wisconsin, there will be
heard and considered the application
Of J. Peter Pluemer, of Potosi. Wis
consin, to admit to probate the last
Will and Testament Of Veronica Abt
late of the town of Potosi, in said
county, deceased, and for the appoint
ment of an executor.
Notice is Hereby Further Given.
That at the Regular Term of said
court to be held at said Court House,
on the LIST Tuesday of October, A. D.,
1917, there will be heard, considered
and adjusted, all claims against said
Veronica Abt, deceased;
And Notice is Hereby Further Civ
en-, That all such claims for examina-
ton and allowance must be present.
ed to said county court at the Court
House in the City of Lancaster. in
said county and state, on or before
the 25th day of September, A. D. 1917,
or be barred.
Dated May 25th, 1917.
By the Court,
E. B. GOODSELL,
Judge.
Brown Brennan e Carthaw A+trS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13
naf<sa~s5a--
u. S.-TeutOf1iC War News

General PerShing arrived in Lon
don, He was welcomed by Walter
Hines Page, the American anbaSsa
dor; Lord Derby, secretary OF state
for war; Viscount French, command
ing the British home forces, and many
other officers, including Lord Brooke,
who will be attached to Pershing'S
staff during his stay in England.
Brig Gems William l.. Sibert, John
r. Morrison and Charles Morton have
been nominated to be major generals
in the regular army. This means that
these three men eventually will COM
mand divisions in France under Lieu
tenant General Pershing.
The Silver Shell, a tanker, haiIing
from Wilmington, Del, was the
American ship that sank a German
submarine, it was learned at the navy
department at Washington. The man
in command Of the naval gunners was
William J. Clark of New York, chief
turret captain. His promotion is al
ready under consideration.
The French ministry of marine an
nOunced at Paris that American war
ships have anchored off the French
coast. ;sSsE Ssgs,e4scH'
sy@ gssFf %ffissa
v A large American transport contain
ing wheat for American troops which
are to come later has crossed the At
lantic under the protection of an
American warship, the Pa, Matin
announces.
A force of $4,000 Filipino troops
wherever they may be needed was Of
fered to President Wilson at Washing
ton by Manuel QuezOn, president of
the Philippine senate.
There can be no 'peace without vic
tory" Premier RibOt declared at
special sitting of the chamber of dep
uties at Paris, France He said
France and the United States are in
complete agreement concerning the
vital issues of the war.
An official announcement by the
state department at Washington says
an American steamers final shot
struck a German submarine which
raised clear out of the water and stood
stern end up for a few seconds and
then disappeared.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13
ATTENTION FARMERS AND FARM
LABORERS.

The Grant County Council of De-
Tense is prepared to assist farmers
who need extra help on the farms to
procure the same.
Men and boys desiring work on
farms send in your names and address
ses to the undersigned.
Seven hundred students of the Uni
versity Of Wisconsin, many Of whom
have had farm work experience, want
Jobs on farms.
Address E. B. Goodsell, Secretary,
Lancaster, Wis. 15tfc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

House in the City of Lancaster, in
said county and state, on or before the
18th day Of September, A. D. 1917, or
be barred.
Dated May 18th, 1917.
: By the Court,
E. B. GOODSELL,
Judge.
Geo. B. Clementson, Attorney. 14w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

FARM FOR SALE-The undersigned.
residing in the west part of town of
Potosi, offers his farm for sale at 1925
an acre. To anyone concerned, terms
formerly agreed upon will be the
same. Will invoice and give possess
sion. For further information, call on
or address James w. French, Potosi,
Wis, Rt. 2. 15t3p.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13
Domestic

Slightly improved conditions in the
wheat crop throughout the United
States is shown in the June report of
the department of agriculture at
Washington. Better weather cOndi-
lions during May increased the gov
ernments estimate for the winter
wheat yield about 100000 bushels
over the estimate put forth May 1.
The prospective wheat crop of the
country rs forecast shows a total of
656,000,000 bushels, against 640,OOO,-
600 harvested last year.
Most states have their military reg
istratiOn figures virtually complete,
but Erigadier General CrOwder, pro-
vOst Marshal general at Washington,
instructed governors who offered re-
ports with only few precincts miss
ing to wait until final totals were
available.
The American Federation of Labor
has subscribed $4,000 to the Liberty
loan. Samuel GOmperS, president of
the federation, sent a letter to Secre-
tary McAdoO's office at Washington
making application for a registered
bond in that amount.
For the third time within two weeks
tOrnadOes spread death and deStruc-
tiOn through rural districts of Missouri
and Kansas. Reports showed Is
killed in Missouri and nine in Kansas.
The property loss is placed any
where from $1,OO0,00O to $2,OOOOOO.
One prisoner was killed and eight
persons two of them guards and one
the prison chaplain, were injured in a
mutiny in the penitentiary at Joliet,
Ill. Nearly 1000 convicts took part in
the uprising Several buildings were
destroyed by fire. The battle between
cOnvicts, guards and militiamen ragged
in the prison yard for four hours. The
riot was caused by an order that bar
red woman visitors.
An announcement by the commerce
department at Washington says that
by August 1 tin plate manufacturers
will be In a position to furnish can
manufacturers with all the tin they
need.
That German recently had offered
the entente allies an indemnity of
$4,000, 100000 to end the war, and had
planned to collect this in turn from the
United States, was told to a Denver
audience by Or. Newell Dwight Hills,
speaking In the interest of the Liberty
loan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

large lots, big garden fully cultivat-
ed. Place in good condition. Tony
Ertner, Lancaster, Wis, Gen. Del.
1922
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

FOR SALE-At a bargain for quick
buyers-two seated surrey, single top
buggy, sixteen swing COW stancnio4s,
hay loader and hay tedder.
j. A. Vincent, Lancaster, Wis 16tfc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13
European, War" News

German submarines and mines have
taken an additional toll of 80 lives,
with more than 40 missing. Ameri-
cans are included in the lists Of both
the dead and missing. Advices re-
ceived in London told of the torpedo
ing of ships as follows: American
steamer name not indicated; South
land British steamer, 40 missing, in
Guiding one American; Manchester
Miller, British steamer, two Americans
killed
Official announcement was made at
London that the British in a second
drive had carried the village of COST
taverne and enemy positions to the
east of the village over an extent OF
five miles. Five thousand prisoners
We're captured. At least five towns
have been taken by the British. Mes
sines and Wytschaete are mentioned
in the official report. More than 1000,
900 pounds of high explosives was
blown up under the German forward
positions.
Russian troops have made an ad-
vance south of Banoh, near the from
tier between Persia and Turkey, the
Petrograd war office reports.
Announcement was made at Paris
that the French steamship Yarra, 4, 1853
tons gross, was torpedoed and sunk in
the Mediterranean on May 20. OF the
600 persons on board SO are missing.
The British forces in Belgium have
consolidated their gains and success
fully warded off German cOunter-at-
tacks in the region of COstaverne and
Messines, according to the British of
fetal communication. More than g.
400 prisoners, among them 1872 officers,
have already been counted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

FOR SALE-Two good Brown Swiss
herd bulls. These are good ones,
papers go with them. Will be glad to
have you look at them.
Cloverdale Brown Swiss Farm,
Godfrey & Berndt, Props.
Lancaster, Wis. 15tfc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

A number Of lives wer lost in the
destruction by earthquake of the city
Of San Salvador and several other
towns in Salvador. San Salvador, the
capital of the Republic of Salvador.
has a population Of more than 10000.
The towns of Quezaltipeque, Neiapa,
SuchfchOtO, Paisnal, Armenios and Re
jicanOs also were destroyed.
An explosion in PetrOgrad harbOr
as result Of an accident caused a
fire in which great quantity of explo-
sives from England was destroyed. A
number Of persons were killed.
It was reported in London that Lord
Northcliffe, England's most noted
''firebrand," will shortly come to the
United States to be in charge of the
various British missions here. He
has accepted an offer of the war cab
met to succeed Arthur ]. BalfOuf
whose duties in the foreign office de-
mand his return.
The chamber of deputies of Brazil
voted on the motion of Deputy Maui
rico Lacerda to authorize the cabling
of message of congratulations to the
congress of the United States on the
arrival Of an A A. squadron,
sssssssI17E
BY a vote of 453 to IS the French
chamber of deputies at Paris adopted
a resolution declaring that peace con-
ditiOns must include the liberation OF
territories occupied by Germany, the
return of Alsace-LOrraine to France
and just reparation for damage done
in the invaded regions. The resOlu-
ton, which was accepted by the gov
ernment, also favOrs the creation of a
league of nations for the maintenance
of peace.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

FOR SALE-Purebred Shorthorn bull.
Sired by grandson Of Choice
Goods. Color red. See Frank Smith,
farm one mile west of Lancaster. 14tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

WANTED Salesman in this city
producer. Excellent proposition
Write State Mgr, The Belt, 1903 Ma
jestic Bldg, Milwaukee, Wis. 16p1.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

FOR SALE-House of rooms, Iocat-
ed 8 blocks east of city hall. Two
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

J. A. GAULT, M. D.-Physician and
Surgeon Calls city and country
promptly attended. Special atten-
ton given to Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat work. Glasses fitted and
guaranteed. Office over Ivey &
Webb's store. Bell phone HOW;
Farmers phone 1902. Lancaster,
Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

FOR SALE-Fine residence lot, blks
west Of court house; east front;
size 6Ox130 Inquire Of L. Weber, Ian
caster. Wis. 32tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

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, 1917-06-13
Farmers Telephone Company Stock
holders Attention!

Anyone having shares and have not
proven same, should do so at once, as
the dividends are payable July LIST,
1917.
Signed, FARMERS TEL. co.
r: E, KINNEY, Sec.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

FOR SALE-The property known as
!. the Casper Buell. place, three acres
Of land and house. Also the property
known as the Tohn Zenz place on the
Beetown road. Inquire of
Peter Hoffman
13tfc .ncaster, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

FOR SALE-Baby buggy. Sturgis
make with automobile top Good as
new; reasonable. Call at Herald. 16tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

FOR SALE-A Knight-Brinkerhoff
player piano in good condition. This
instrument retails at $3.50 but was
bought at sacrifice and will be sold
the same way. Mahogany finish, w
DRY key board, and an ornament to
any home. Can be played either by
hand or with rolls. A number of fine
rolls go with it. Will be sold for less
than the ordinary piano can be bought
for Here is a bargain for some one
Apply at Herald office. 15tfc
WANTED-To buy or rent a baby
cab. Apply at Herald Office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

Despondent over the death OF his
wife last fall, Herman Miller, SIS. Of
kaukauna, committed suicide late on
Wednesday by jumping into the Fox
river near Kaukauna. When the BODY
was recovered $4,000 was found in one
OF the pockets of his clothing. Miller
is survived by sister, a Mrs. Smith,
OF Milwaukee.
-O-O-O-
Fire of unknown origin DESTROYED
the sawmill of State Senator Willard
1. Stevens at Rhinelander, entailing
loss OF $4,000, partly covered by in
The mill probably will be
rebuilt at once. Only a week ago the
barn was burned in which three hors-
es persisted. The mill had a payroll
OF $4,000 a month.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13
WORLDS EVENTS
IN SHORT FORM
BEST OF THE NEWS BOILED
DOWN TO LIMIT.
ARRANGED FOR BUSY PEOPLE

Notes Covering Most Important Hap
penincs of the World Compiled
In srIefest and Most. Succinct
Form for Quick Consumption.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

DIR. MOORE is again specializing in
the treatment of. pyorrhea and dis
eases of the teeth and gums. Special
emet1ne treatment expertly given
Cases from out of the city will receive
prompt attention
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

S. w. DOOLITTLE, M. D.-J. C. DOC
LITTLE. M. D.-Doolittle Bros. hos
pital. Lancaster, Wisconsin,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13
WANT ADVERTISEMENTS.

FOR SALE-The D. Weber residence.
blks west. of court house, 8-room
house; grounds 120x13O it.; east front.
Enquire of L. Weber, Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

]. D. GODFREY-Physician and Sur
geon. Office over Lancaster State
Bank. Residence two blocks north
west of Hotel linda. Lancaster, Wis
cOnSin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

The great Austro-Hungarian base
OF Laibach in the Tyrol, has been at.
tackled by Italian airmen, the Vienna
war Office admitted Towns in the
Carinthian Alps also were shelled.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

FOR RENT-Six room house, six blks.
from postoffice. For particulars
inquire at Herald Office. 13tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

GOOD SHOVELERS WANTED-s2.75 q
day for 9 hours. Apply to Superin-
tendent at 0. P. David Mine, Montfort.
or address Hump Development Co
MOntfort, Wis. Steady work. 52tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

JAMES H. FOWLER, M. D.-Physic-
ian and Surgeon Office over Haley
& Edwards clothing store. Hospi-
tai accommodations for surgical
cases. Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

FOR SALE-My modern 11-room resi-
dence, across the street from Ryland
Park. Will sell with $1,000 cash and
balance in easy monthly payments
like rent. Come and see the house and
get full particulars. Moving to Mime
apolis reason for selling.
W. E. Lathrop,
1894 Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13
Physicians and Dentists.

DIR. A. B. COOK-Dentist. Office over
Benefits Drug Store Both phones;
Bell 45J, Farmers LAT. Lancaster,
Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

Geo. B. Clementson, Attorney. 14w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY.
AttOrneys-at-Law

BROWN, BRENNAN & CARTHEW-
Attorneys at Law Office in Baxter
Blk. Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

GEO. B. Observation-Disclosures at
Law. Office over Peoples State
Bank, Lancaster, Wisconsin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

FRANK c. MEYER-Lawyer Weber
Bldg, Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

An announcement by the commerce
department at Washington says that
by August 1 tin plate manufacturers
will be In a position to furnish can
manufacturers with all the tin they
need.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-06-13

Brown, Brennan & Carthew, Attys.
14t3