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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
Otto f. Wiedenbeck.

Otto Wiedenbeck was born in the
township of Bloom Grove, near Madi-
son, Wis. on the 18th day OF June,
1890. He came to Lancaster, Wis,
with his parents in 1898 Here he at
tended the public schools and later the
&C college at Madison, Wis. In the
spring Of 1911 he left for the West to
find g homestead and settled in Fall
lon county, Montana. On the Oath day
of December, 1913 he was married to
Mary E. Cunningham, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Lewis Mann, of Bisher, Mon
tana. To this union a daughter, now
seventeen months old, was born. About
a year ago he took sick and was taken
to the Camp Crook hospital in Camp
Crook, S. D. About the first of Septem-
Der last fall he came to Lancaster,
Wisconsin to visit his old home and
friends and to regain strength. On
the 18th day of January he, with his
wife and child, left, intending to go
to California, but stopped for a few
days at Madison, Wis, to visit rela-
tives and friends. On the goth of Jan
y o.,
coast, but his condition became worse
while enrOute, and he died of heart
trouble on the train of the c., M. C
st. Paul Ry, near Aberdeen S. D., on
the 21st day of January, 1917, at the
age Of 26 years, months and days.
The remains were take to Baker, Mon
tana for burial Funeral services were
held at the Congregational church at
Baker, Montana, the Rev. S/W. Pollard
officiating, using as his text, LIST Sam
uel 20:3, L. c., There is But a Step
Between Me and Death
A quartette consisting of Mrs. L.
Price, Mrs. H S. Proctor, Mrs. D.
Young and Mr.. A E. Brown, impress
sively sang the following hymns:
Nearer, Still Nearer"
Does Jesus Care and abide With
Me"
Mrs. H. Sparks playing piano &C
compliment.
He was laid to rest in Bonnievale
cemetery, at Baker, Montana, on the
25th day of January, 1917.
Beside host Of friends his death
is mourned by his wife, one daughter
and two step children, his father,
mother and sister, of Lancaster, Wis,
and brother Of Darlington, H. One
brother and sister preceded him into
the great beyond 1898
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
CHINA'S OPIUM BAN.

ia 1906 the dowager Empress of
CHINA issued a decree ordering the
suppression Of the opium traffic. Ac-
cording to a writer in the Independent,
on March 81 the last ounce of opium
VIII be sold, and on June 30, the last
pipe OF opium will be lit.
For the last three years China has
been closed to the traffic except three
provinces, in which foreign interests
dominate, those of Kiangsu, Kuantung
and Kiangski. British importers in
these sections forced an agreement
from the government three years ago
allowing them to sell the drug until
the accumulated stocks were disposed
OF. The date Of the expiration of the
agreement is March 81, 1917
The drug for nearly a century has
been the largest vested interest in
China. Thousands derived their living
from its cultivation and sale. It is
SAID that half of the 40O0OO,OOO inhabi-
tants OF China were addicted to it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
MORBUS SABATICUS.
Sunday SicknesS.)

A SURE CURE-On Sunday, morn
ing rise at o'clock; use plenty of cold
water on the face; eat a plain hearty
breakfast. Then mix up and take in
formally a dose composed of equal
parts Of the following ingredients,
namely: Will, energy, push, determi-
nation, self-respect, respect for Gods
holy day, respect for Gods Book, res
pect for Gods House, a desire to be
somebody. Stir we'll; add little spirit
OF love to insure sweetness. Repeat
the dose every three minutes until
church time. If relief does not come
sooner. If the day is stormy or threat
ening an external application Of UNI
brellas, rubbercoats and overshoes
will be beneficial.
n. B.-SOme very bad cases of this
sickness have been cured by a care
full following of this prescription
while chronic cases are durable it is
better to avoid them, which may be
done by prompt treatment of the first
symptoms which are usually attended
with headache and tendency to
rOwsiness.-Mrs.W w. A. w.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
BAGLET.

John Thompson, Mr. Pritchett and
George Ward of Bloomington, were in
Bagley Monday.
The VIM. Theissa family as we'll as
a great many others have been having
a siege Of lagrippe.
| Abe Patch Of Bloomington, came
down Monday and brought his daugh-
ter Marie, to take the train for Platte
Vile, where she is attending the nor
NAL.
Rev. G.. L. Hooking Of Grantsburg,
former pastor, will hold services in
the M. E. church this Thursday even
ing.
Mrs. Ed Thiessa and son returned
Monday to their home in Savanna
They both had grippe while visiting
here.
Peter HOchhausen and wife Of Glen
Haven, came up Sunday eve and spent
over night with the VIM. Millin family.
Mrs Duffy of Patch Grove, took the
evening train here Monday for DeSoto
to see her father, who is critically ILL.,
A. F. GRADER of Mineral Point, was
shipping carload of cattle that he
purchased at Bloomington.
Oral. Brookens of North Dakota, ar
rived here Tuesday morning called by
the death Of his wife at the Ben Den
son home in Bloomington.
A lot of people from Bagley and
Blake's Prairie got a great quantity of
bulheads through the ice in one Of the
sloughs north of town Saturday.
Verdi Clark has the honor of Civ
ing the oldest lady in Grant county, if
not the state Of Wisconsin, a sleigh
ride. Sunday he brought Mrs. Lydia
Shrake from her home in Wyalusing
down to the George W. Clark, Sr. home
where she will live with her grand
daughter, Mrs. Clark. Verdi is Mrs.
Shrake's great-grandson. Mrs Shrake
stood the trip fine and enjoyed it very
much.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
Congregational Church.

9:30-Sunday school in all depart
ments except adult An interesting
opening session next Sunday in honor
OF Lincoln's birthday.
10:00-Adult classes.
Worship. Sermon subject:
"The Christian Statesman"
2:006: 00-The annual every-mem-
Der canvass for benevolence.
6:45-Christian Endeavor. Topic
"Confession.' This is conservation
night.
7:3O-The organist, Miss Roberts,
will give fifteen minute organ recital.
The pastors theme will be "The Wis
ion at Bethel
7:3O-T Thursday Mission study
classes.
3:0O-Friday. Ladies' Aid will
meet at the church. A committee serv-
ing. Business of Importance.
The orchestra made it's first appear
ance at the Congregational services
last Sunday evening, under the direc-
ton Of Mrs. H. E. Schreiner. Violins,
Mrs. Schreiner, Mrs. Clifford Taft
Henry Belscamper; clarinets, Messrs
Clyde Taft and Burdette Weber; from
bone, E. H. Hyde; cornet, Chester
Croker; organist, Miss Emily Roberts
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
GEO. ABE LOOKS BACKWARD.

George AIDE is so years old, and the
famous humorist says in an article he
has written for the American Maya
zine:
The first lessons learned were those
Of political hatred We studied our
Mast cartoons before we tackled the
primer. l know now that Samuel j
Tilden was q courtly old gentleman
who lived in Gramerc% park, bat in
'76 he was a snorting demon with eye
balls like Goals OF fire.
eve believed that Il the Demo Gratis
won, the blacks would be returned 10
slavery, the rebels would be pensioned
and the earth would slip on it's axis
and the whole solar system would be
disarranged.
What has become Of the partisan
who wore the oilcloth uniform and
carried the smoky torch? He is cir
culating a subscription list and trying
to get the chautauqua back next year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
GLEN HAVEN

Especial correspondence to Herald.J
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Peacock were
Prairie du Chen callers the first of
the week
Mrs. G. NJ Orr spent few days the
past week with relatives in Cassville
Miss Myrtle Barr and Mrs Link
Barr were Dubuque visitors the latter
part Of the week
Mrs. Charles Alderman (nee Emma
Brown of Alden, Iowa, is visiting
relatives in this vicinity.
The R. ~ A. will give a dance and
supper Wednesday, Feb. a. Music
by the Bloomington orchestra. Every
one cordially invited to attend.
OrlO Tate is on the sick list.
About fifty Of the neighbors sur
prised Marlowe Kidd at the Gustave
Kuenster home Tuesday night After
an oyster supper and all good things
that go with it, the evening was passed
pleasantly in playing cards, music and
recitatiOns by volunteers of those
present. Marlowe is overseeing the
farm during the absence Of Gus and
his family who are spending the win
ter in California.
Nick Alderman of Alden, Iowa, has
been visiting his brother, VIM. F. Ac-
herman Of this place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
BLOOMINGTON

(SDecial correspondence to Herald.)
In last weeks Herald appeared an
article about st. Clara college being
moved to Chicago. AS l was a student
at st. Clara a great many years ago
several people have asked me about it.
They are moving the college, but not
the academic department. [ am en-
closing a letter that I received from
Sisters, so you can have your inform
alton first hand.
Sunday was the worst day of this
winter. We didn't get our Sunday pa
pers which generally are here at a.
m. until $50 p. m.
Albert Schreiner received an injury
to one Of his eyes by a chip flying up
and hitting him in the eye while he
was chOpping wood Dr. Baldwin
took him to Dubuque to consult an
oculist. They decided the condition
was not serious.
Mrs OrlO Brookens' funeral was
held at the M. E. church Wednesday
at l o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Deneen and child
rem returned last week to their home
in Oregon.
Mr.. r. French came home Saturday
from Prairie. du Chen where he has
been taking treatment at the sanitar-
ium.
Paul Donnelly came home from Mil
waukee, Friday and returned Monday.
Paul is going to take course at an
electrical school, after which he has
a position with the Globe Electric Co.
Prairie du Chen high school bas-
keball team played our high school
team here last Friday and defeated
our boys. After the game the basket
ball boys gave dance.
Miss Clara Edwards came home Sat-
urday from Dormer college for a
weeks vacation
Minnie KOOpman and Arthur Lynas
went to Dyersville, Iowa, Saturday for
visit with Miss Koopman's parents.
Nuptial banns of Vera Lynas and
Anthony Meyer were published Sun
day at st. Mary's church.
Earl Tulds went to Chicago last
week where he is going to take a
course i'll plumbing
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hart of Beloit.
are going to stay and keep house for
Mr.. Benz. benson
Military Ridge chapter of the D. A.
r. meets at the home of Mrs. Lee
Greer, Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Adah Herzog and daughter
Agatha, returned last week to their
home at Sisseton, South Dakota.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
NEW EQUIPMENT PROTECTED
FOR BLOOMINGTON LIGHT PLANT

At the annual meeting of Blooming
ton Light company held on Monday of
last week it was planned to remove the
present 20 h. p. engine and correspond
Ing generator and install a so h. D. en-
CINE and 40 k. w generator. The plant
has only been in year and it was
thought at first sixty customers at the
enc OF the year would be satisfactory.
Instead there are 1876 users at pres
ent. The new equipment VIII be am
pie for all purposes and provide re-
serve for some time to come. Il will.
however, absorb any dividends for this
year but the officials feel that service
shCuld be the first consideration. S. e.
Pearson, M. f. WOodhOuse and ]. B.
Lndden were reelected unanimously
for the ensuing year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
FROM SEA POWER.

(Oficial Organ OF the United States
Navy League)
The navy department. has made
plans for the four new battle cruisers
congress has ordered.
No navy in the world has ships even
approaching these extraordinary ships.
In speed, construction, horse power
Of engines and gun power they will be
in G class by themselves
They are to be almost as long as
the Vaderland or the Mauritania, the
two greatest and fastest passenger
ships in the world. Because of low
freeboard, the ships will look even
longer than they really are, appearing
as veritable greyhOunds against such
ships as the Imperator. They will be
OF $4,000 tons, heavier than any Amer
lean dreadnaught now afloat
Notwithstanding their immense bulk
their lines will be almost as fine as
those OF destroyer and their speed
will exceed that of any ship afoat ex-
cept destroyers. They will be capable
OF thirty-five knots, or forty land miles
sustained speed per hour
Their engine power, 100000 horse
power, will be more than six times
that of the Arizona, the fastest dread
naught of the navy; two and half
times that of the Lusitania, which had
10000 horse power, and so per cent
greater than the greatest British cruis-
er, the Tiger, which has 10000.
The fuel will be oil, and each ship
will have four shafts, each driven by
$4,000 horse power. These gigantic
propellers will not be operated by
steam but by electricity. Steam will
make the electricity, and oil the fire,
and electricity in the gigantic turbines
will drive the ship.
Finally, these battle cruisers will
compare favorably with dreadnaughts
in power of offense. Their main bat
terry will have ten 14-inch guns 5O-cal-
ibre guns, eighteen 5-inch guns, four
3-inch anti-aircraft guns and eight
torpedo tubes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
COMPULSORY MILITARY SERVICE.

Compulsory military service as a
fact instead of a dream seems to be
before the country in the near future
In fact the leading men of the nation
are in favor of it as we'll as the power
OF the press and many members of
congress. The citizens will accept it
when it comes cheerfuIly for every
American stands ready to do his bit"
On the other hand it must be a demo-
cratic organization. Nc officers class
recruited from men OF wealth and arts
tocracy such as has been the shame
OF European countries If we are to
nave military service rank must de-
pend upon merit, bravery and eff
cheney and nothing else.
The other thing will mean He'll pop
ping in less time than it takes to say
Jack Robinson"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
STAND BY THE FLAG.

We do not believe that the present
critical situation bears any portent of
war for this country. With other citi-
zens, we sincerely hope and pray that
it does not; but if trouble comes we
must all remember, as loyal Americans
that we have but one duty-STNAD
BY THE FLAG.
republican or democrat-that makes
no difference. We owe our duty to
our president and we owe higher
duty to something greater than any of
our greatest presidents and that is to
our country. Administrations may
come and go and presidents will pass
-bu. our FLAG-please God-wayos
on forever. STAND BY THE FLAG.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
ACADEMIC PART OF ST. CLARA'S
COLLEGE TO REMAIN IN COUNTY

Last weeks Herald stated that ST..
Clara's college was to be moved to
Chicago.
This was correct except that the con-
vent and academy will remain at its
present location. The reasons given
by the school are that the lower school
is growing and room must be made
Also that larger field awaist the col
lege in the city. The school alumnae
have been encouraged to contribute as
they may be able for the enhancement
of the new institution. The change
will take place within the next year
or two.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
READ AND CONGRATULATE
YOURSELF; DON'T KICK.

The lowest temperature on record
in the states was 63 degrees below zero
at Poplar River, Mont, on Jan. /,
1885.
The lowest in, the world was 159 de-
grees below zero near Victoria, Nyan-
"a in August of 1908, but twenty kilo-
meters above the ground
The lowest surface temperature was
95 degrees below zero at Verkhoinski
northern Siberia, in February of 1892
The highest temperature in the
world was 134 degrees at Greenland,
California, on Aug. 10, 1913.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
THE FINAL STRAW.

The back-breaking straw in the
German note was the specific and
mandatory demand that the United
States decorate it's vessels in certain
Style to prevent them from being
blown into smithereens. This to Amer
lea resembles nothing so much as a
condition OF servitude or vassalage. 1t
was the final straw that broke the
camel's back to real American citi-
zens.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
Obituaries
Mrs. Catherine Kiley.

Mrs. Catherine Kiley died at her
home in the first ward on Thursday
morning, Feb. 1, aged 76 years, follow
ing lingering illness. The funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon
at st. Clements with interment in St.
Clements cemetery. Surviving are
three sons and four daughters, all of
whom were present except Joseph of
Candy, Mimi, who was unable to get
here on account Of the snow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
BODY BLOW FOR VICE.

"The Little Girl Next Door" is the
film production at Hatch's next Satur-
day. The picture is said to deal with
an expose Of vice and the evils of white
slavery. 1t is said to show the wicked
ness Of the traffic in all it's hideous-
ness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
LAST WEEKS WEATHER.

wednesday, Jan. 31-Max. &c; min.
g; east wind, cloudy.
Thursday, Feb. MAX. 10; min s;
northwest wind, clear.
Friday, Feb. Max. A min. -25;
northwest wind, clear.
Saturday, Feb. 9.-Max Is; min. 20 ;
southwest wind, partly cloudy.
Sunday, Feb. Max. 10; min. -13 !;
northwest wind, cloudy.
Mon. Feb. 5.-Mav. II; min. Is;
southwest wind, partly cloudy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
OUR LOYAL CITIZENS.

IN the event of trouble there will be
no mistake about where the American
OF German descent will be found. The
hyphen has been worn away in the
stress OF two years and today we are
all Americans. The flag means as
mach or more to the Teutonic blood
as it does to any other type of citizen.
Today the American OF German ances-
try stands where other Americans
stand and that is - UNDER THE
FLAG.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
COMING FARM SALES.

Peter Hoffman sale, Monday, Feb. -.
See ad
zenz estate sale next Saturday. See
ad on page Z.
LOrang & Heinrichs' sale Feb 10.
See adj
Ed Perrin sale tomorrow.
Michael Finnegan sale Feb. Is.
Wunderlein & Phillips auction Feb
ruary 10.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07

PARCEL POST SALE. Auspices
ladies oil the Episcopal church, Friday
and Saturday, Feb. 16 and II. Fancy
work, aprons, negligee, hand decorated
scrap baskets and good rummage.
Good sale-dont miss it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
FARMERS COOPERATIVE PACK'C
co. ANNUAL MMETING FEB. 13.

The annual meeting of the Farmers
Cooperative Packing company will be
held at Madison, Feb. Is. Special
train from depot at Madison to plant.
Those not attending are urged to send
in vote by mail. Those desiring 20
become members of shipping associa-
ton, please see me.
JOHN JERRETT, Mgr.
Rid 5. Lancaster, Wis. 5Op1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
SOME cow SOME AUCTIONEER
(MuscOda Progressive

At Andrew Lewis auction sale last
COW brought $1$2.5O under
the hammer, with Jess Miller, auc-
tiOneer. This speaks well for Jess as
we'll as the high class of the cow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
COMING EVENTS.
Parent-Teachers' meeting, Thursday
Feb. 18th at North school.

st. Agnes Guild benefit, at Orpheum,
Thursday, Feb. s, afternoon and even
ing. Prices loo and zoe. Vivian Mar
tin in "The Wishing Ring" repeated
by request. Don't miss it. 5Oc1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07

but they seldom lend you the
cash to pay back what you borrowed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES.
Presbyterian Church.

9:45-Sunday school.
Morning worship
2:0O-Hurricane Sunday school.
3:00-Divine worship.
7.30-Boice Creek service.
2:00-Saturday Confirmation class
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
a week from Friday night instead of
this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07

A man would be given patrol joy
ride if he wore suit made from
striped awning; but woman can get
away with it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
The Great, Free West.
(Beloit News.l

North Dakota Supreme court justices
are calling each other liars, which at
least proves they're human.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED of wood suitable for !
kitchen stove. Herald office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
LANCASTER MARKETS.

Lancaster dealers were paying the
following in cash yesterday, but the
prices are subject to change without
notice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07
WHITE SLAVERY AND VICE
EXPOSED.
Teaches a Great Moral Lesson.

This is the 100000 motion picture
production based on the report of the
O'HarO vice commission, and has been
running twenty weeks to crowded
houses in Chicago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07

A bride always thinks her husband
clever because he married her.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07

FOR SALE-As we have moved to
California, we have a lady's fur
coat for sale. If interested call at H.
G. Orion Co. store. 5Op1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07

FOR SALE-8-room modern house
with 21a lots of ground. Will sell
as much land to purchaser as he de-
sires. Located 2 blks northwest Of
postofice, known as the B. Stoll resi-
dence. Jas. E. Bailie, Adm, Lancas-
ter, Wisconsin. 45tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-02-07

FOR Residence property, six
blocks west of depot. Six rooms
with 130x153 piece of ground. Water
in house; good sized barn; chicken
house. Inquire of John Krohn, Ian
caster, Wis. 5Op4
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-07
DECLARES DEPOT
AT FESSENDEN IS
NO BEER GARDEN
States Attorney Layne
Takes Issue With Attor-
ney General on Issue.

Fessenden. N. D.. May wells
county folks are not willing to per-
nit Attorney General Langer's dec
laration that the 500 line depot wait
ing room is so full of empty beer
cases and casks that there is no room
for the company's patrons" and John
"A. Layne, states attorney, in a let
ter to the attorney general takes issue
with him.
Mr.. Layne addresses a letter to Mr..
LANCER in which he seeks to correct
the impression created by the attorney
generals declaration of last week, to
the effect that beer cases and casks
had right of way in ladies' waiting
rooms. His letter follows:
Our little town of Fessenden is
quite wrought up on account of the
enclosed news item which appeared in
last nights Fargo Forum, and there
must be mistake, as I wish to make
the assertion that G. M. Hough, the
500 agent at Fessenden is recognized
as the most congenial, accommodating
and morally clean railroad agent in
the state Of North Dakota. And
dare say you will not find more or
derby kept, clean and wholesome wait
ing rooms or station grounds in the
state of North Dakota.
In regard to handling booze" 1
venture the assertion that in the last
six years you cannot find any evidence
of beer, beer cases or beer casks piled
up in the ladies' waiting room in Fes-
sender. In regard to Harvey, which is
also in Wells county, l venture to say
that your information is likewise a
Islander. trust that your Office will
be manly enough to apologize if you
have not the facts to substantiate this
charge.
yours very truly,
John A. Layne,
States Attorney, Wells county, N. D."