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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
Charles Palmer


After a lingering Illness, Charles
Palmer, highly esteemed old res
ldent, residing about two miles south
OF Potosi, passed quietly away on
Thursday evening, Feb. 18th, at 6
O'Clock, surrounded by members of
his family.
His death was caused mainly from
advanced age. Gradually he grew
weaker altho he bore up bravely and
manfully, till at last he was unable
to move about and through weakness
was compelled to resign. When he
was IN such condition as to be un-
able to be about, he kept UP his cour-
age and never complained in the least.
AItho he knew that his life was fast
eOplng away he never uttered a sing
le complaint but bore his sufferings
with patience and fOrtitude which
were characteristic of the man. He
was a great lover of music and even
up to the last year of his life he could
be heard in the neighbOrhCod in the
quiet hours OF summer evenings play
ing hymns on his favorite flute And
on his dying bed he would try to en-
terrain his friends singing and play
ing on his flute. Even in his last mo-
ments he was interested in those about
him and inquired of them as to how
they felt, etc.
Inc attendants md others were
aware Of his serious condition and
were prepared for the end when it
came. He passed away quietly, seem
lngly going into deep sleep.
Deceased was born in Schlesing.
Germany, Oct. II, 1880. Died Feb.
%, 1918. Aged 81 years. He leaves
to mourn his loss, eight children:
Mary CMrs. M. Sabin,) of Rockford.
H.; Anna, (Sister M Patricia) sta
toned at Mercy hospital, F't. DODGE.
la; Theodore Of Hannibal. Wis: AL
oys and Joseph of Potosi; Hannah and
Carrie at home; August of Gutten-
berg, Ia. Deceased was we'll known
IN this part of the country, having re-
sided here the greater part of his
life. He was an honest and upright
man whom everybody loved and re-
spected
The funeral services were held in
the Catholic church on Monday at 10
o'clock. A requiem high mass was
read by Rev. Peter Pape, rector of ST.
Joseph's Cathedral, La Crosse, with
Father Rumplehardt of Dickeyville,
as deacon. Rev. J. Y. Scheffer acted
as sub-deacon. At the conclusion of
the services the remains were borne
to the new cemetery opposite the
church and the last of the dear man
and father was laid to rest beside his
beloved wife.
The pallbearers were: Celestine
Winkler, Milo Ulbrick, Cornelius VI
brick, Martin Palmer, John Meoska
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
To the Memory OF Departed Comrade

10 the Memory of Departed COmrade
Rather, goodbye! Thy journey done;
Within our Fathers home.
Wait then until we follow and
Into its peace shall come
! At six o'clock, Wednesday, April
Bird, God called to rest a well known
and respected citizen, Henry C. Gleas-
on, after a painful illness which he
bore patiently, always approaching
every attention rendered by his daugh-
ter and her husband
The deceased was born july 9th.
1870 at Lenox, Ashtabula county, O.
He came to Wisconsin when 10 years
old and was married to AngeIine
Smith Feb. %, 1860, and resided on
the same farm until few years ago
when he moved to Lancaster. Stern
industry had placed him in comfort
able circumstances. Under the most
trying circumstances he was always
calm and resigned. Home and rela-
tives were always dear to him. No
one will more quickly and clearly
perceive lovable qualities in a person
than a child, which accounts for the
affection rendered him by his three
granddaughter. To these he will al
ways be one of the brightest Jewels in
memory's crown. One more link be-
tween the old and the new order of
things has been broken, one more Of
the boys of '61 to IS has dropped out
OF the fast thinning line of blue. We
realize this and bow to the will of
Providence whose dispensatiOns are
not within moral comprehension. He
served his country from March, 1865
until the close of the war, being a
veteran of the 196th e. D. Ohio Infan-
try He leaves to mourn his death
his aged wife, who is an invalid, one
daughter Nettie (Mrs. Geo. Finney,)
with whom he has made his home for
the past year and half; three grand
daughters: Georgia, (Mrs. Earl SEQ
ville) of Chicago Nettie, Mrs. c.. J.
Idzorek) Of Nation Ill; Maude, Mrs
K. Kennedy of Kenosha; two great
granddaughters Nettie Marie SEQ
vile and Dorothy Joan Kennedy, also
O1lS SlSIS1, NI .. IGdQIS WdIGIS Ol
Jesserson, Ohio; one son, Eugene,
died in 1887 at the age Of 21.
Mr.. Gleason was an honest, upright
man Of kindly disposition. He never
sought to gain a foothold in the COM
munity by undermining the character
Of another and with trustful faith
that "all is we'll" he was tenderly
consigned to "the low green tent
whose curtains never outward swing"
Rev. Arhelger officiated at the funeral
and the sermon was comforting and
/ interesting one. Mrs. Mary McCor-
mick, Len Bradley and Jas. Williams,
who were old neighbors, by the re
quest of the family assisted in the
singing with Rev. Morgan and E. H.
Hyde. The pallbearers were John
Finnegan, Gus Wenzel, John Sandel-
back, Joshua Leighty, Robt. Engroff
and Alfred Payne. The family sin
cerely appreciate every act of kind
ness shown them through the sickenss
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17

Mr.. Right; "You've said it this is
war! To win the war it might be neces-
sary for the government to take your
factory away from you, and ruin your
business. 1t might be necessary to take
your house and turn you out in the street.
What of that? Is that a. great sacrifice
as your neighbor makes, or stands ready
to make, when he gives his boy TO his
country? Yet you don't think it's your
duty to pinch and save, and borrow if
need be, in order to buy Liberty Bonds,
and thus help shorten the war, make VIC
tory certain, and save the lives of thou
sands of American boys who will other
wise be uselessly sacrificed.
Mr.. Doubtful: 81 guess that's truey
Mr.. Right, have been thoughtless. I'll
stop complaining and criticising, and put
up my last dollar if need be, to help
win this war;
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17

under Col Clark and was admitted
to the Grant county bar For thirty
years or more his Office was located
Oyer the Ivey & Web store. Mrs.
Buchner passed away in 1898 and was
buried here. About ten years ago
Mr.. Buchner retired from active prac-
tice and since then spent his sum-
mers here and the winters in Arkan-
sas with his children.
Had he lived until next September
Mr.. Buchner would have been eighty
years old. He was keen mentally up
to the time of his death and always
asked for the news from home. A de-
lay in the Herald was very vexing to
Mr.. Buchner and the weekly news
from Grant county was faithfully
read to him by his daughter.
The body was brought to Lancaster
and the funeral held here Saturday,
March 30th. The remains were plac-
ed to rest in the family lot at Hill
side cemetery
The surviving children are: Mrs.
H. G. Rule and Elmer Of Crossett,
Ark, Clark A of MiIlville, Ark, and
Frank Of Milwaukee. Also thirteen
grandchildren.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17

Herman Buchner was born in Ber-
lin, Germany, Sept "a, 1888, and died
at Crossett, Ark, March 25th, 1918.
Mr.. Buchner's boyhood was spent in
Berlin where he sold papers on the
streets. Bismarck, "The Iron Chan
cellor," was a customer of his. He
came to America when 81 years old
but before that sailed for several
years out Of Hamburg. During his
sailor days Mr. Buchner saw many
chimes, visiting China, Africa and
South America. He came to New
York and after sojourn there tossed
up with friends for the next place.
The choice lay between Wisconsin
and Ohio and Wisconsin won. Mr..
Buchner landed at POtOsi via steamer,
Just as the civil war was breaking out.
Nothing would do out join the army.
He entered the company being organ
lied in that part of Grant county and
served his country with distinction
during the war Mustered out as a
lieutenant Mr.. Buchner located at
Platteville. In November, 1866 he
was welded to Miss Marcia st. John
of Potosi, the daughter of a pioneer
miner. The bride was of Huguenot
ancestry
The Buchners settled in Lancaster
in 1870, Mr.. Buchner being elected
Clerk Of Court. This office he held
for six years. He then studied law
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
Between Mr.. Doubtful and Mr.. Right

Mr.. Doubtful: 81 don't see how
can buy any more Liberty Bonds. I
bought all could last fall. Pm not a
rich man and don't think it's fair or just
to expect me to do anything more than I
have DONE"
Mr.. Right: Lets see-your next
door neighbours boy enlisted, didn't hep
Mr.. Doubtful: "Yes, he's over in
France now. Mighty fine, stalwart boy,
that!"
Mr.. Right: "Exactly, and some day
that splendid boy, the pride of his par
ents' hearts, may go 'over the top in gal
liant charge, stop a German bullet, and fall
in the mud and debris of No Mans Land.
Isn't that asking too much of him, and of
his family? Is that 'fair?' Is that 'just?'"
Mr.. Doubtful: "Why, it's awful, of
course, but it can't be helped. This iswar,
and men have to be killed in it."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
OUR CUTE LITTLE SIREN.

Whether or not Lancaster will be
summoned to it's fires by the new 81
rem is still to be decided. The whistle
costs $3.50 plus installation charges
providing it works. To date it hasn't.
The fire company at its last meeting
voted to ask the council to reject the
siren as unsatisfactory. The Install
ing company has been here twice
working on it and has still a chance
to make good. To date the siren does
MT summon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17

and death Of their father and for the
flowers sent by the w. R. c., r. n. A..
the l., A. S of the Congregational
church, the Cen. Calls Circle and the
W. c. T. U. &**
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17

Vernon Judd writes his mother that
he received the box of candy from the
school children and thanks them
heartily for the gift The Sammies
like candy tremendously.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17

and Cornelius Doser.
The family expresses their sincere
thanks for the kindnesses extended
them in their bereavement. @**
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
LADY MAIL CARRIER
is SEVERELY INJURED.

While carrying mail on the RID,
Tuesday, Mrs. Ellie Duncan was quite
severely hurt. In some manner the
king bolt came out OF the double-tree
OF the buggy and Mrs. Duncan was
jerked over the dashboard. She re-
ceiyed a severe cash on the nose
and her shoulder was also badly
bruised. Luckily the horses did not
become frightened and there was no
runaway DR.. Rush Godfrey ban
daged the injury and Mrs. Duncan
continued with her duties the next
day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17

F. G. Granville returned to the bank
on Thursday following an illness with
mumps.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-09-05
GROCERY STORES
TO CLOSE SUNDAY

Food conservation has clutched an
other tradition of long standing and
made it give in to modern win-the-war
methods.
Beginning with September 1, all
grocery stores, meat markets, delica
lessen stores, bakeries and other retail
stores handling groceries, meats, bak.
cry goods, delicatessen, dairy or farm
products will close on Sundays, and
after 8 o'clock on Saturdays and
o'clock other days of the week and
holidays.
This ruling does not include shops
in which ice creams. candy and fresh
milk are sold
The Sunday closing plan Of the
United States food administration hai
been endorsed almost unanimously by
all the retail dealers in Colorado. Thai
this measure will not only conserve
food hut man power, equipment. fuel
gasoline and oil is the feeling Of high
state food officials.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-09-05
NEW SUGAR RESTRICTIONS IN
ENGLAND

Radical restrictions In the use Of
sugar during the year beginning June
l. 1918. have been announced by the
British Ministry of Food, with respect
to manufacturers other than the max.
ers Of jam, condensed milk and beer.
The total quantity Of sugar which
may be used during the whole year
ending May 81, 1919, is rs per cent Of
the quantity used by these manufac.
turers in 1915. The order applies to
manufacturers of sugar confectionery
and chocolate, pastries, biscuits, can
died peel and preserved and crystal.
lized fruits, drugs and medicinal prep
arations, mineral waters, other bever-
ages Except beer and stout, or any
other product requiring sugar.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-09-05

bread Of the allies shall contain 20
per cent other grains than wheat. and
it is only just that the United States
bear their share of the saving, and
that our bread should be at least uni
versal with those who are suffering
more greatly in the war than we are.
Distribution and transportation cir
cumstances in this country make 1t
necessary to rely very largely on vol
untary action in our homes to enforce
this mixture. Victory bread so made
is wholesome and there is no diff.
Guilty of preparation. In the new plan.
however, there is no intention to dis
place the large use of corn bread 1t
Is desired to insure supply of ready
mixed nours on market and to have
millers and dealers of all kinds en-.
courage use and sale of Victory flour
SO that they may be on mixed flour
basis without the necessity Of retail
ers making combination sales of flour
and substitutes
The Holly chieftain., 1918-09-05
new WHEAT RULES
RELEASE AMERICA
FROM OLD REGIME


nsntous food conferences ever held
in the history Of the world. Herbert
Hoover. federal food admAnistratsr
for the United states. upon his Hstsra
from England, has ordered I'll past
wheat regulations rsscinded aad has
instituted m entirely new wheat pro
gram which will be followed by
America and the Allies alike. and
which became effective September !.
The most outstanding feature Of the
nsw regime 10 the Introduction Of
Victory" flour. This flour IL COM
posed Of 30 per cent wheat flour and
40 per cent substitutes, and il mixed
at the mills.
Consumers will not be required to
purchase this Victory" flour, but will
be allowed to buy pure wheat -four
and 20 per cent prescribed substi-
tutes. The Food Administration, how
ever, urges that wherever possible
"Victory' flour be utilized.
According to the regulations, tho
new flour must not be sold by miller,
wholesaler or retail dealer at any
greater price than standard flour. The
retail dealer who sells standard wheat
flour is required to carry In stock
either barley, corn or corn meal flour,
to sell as substitutes in the ratio OF
oas pound substitute to four pounds
Of wheat flour. Pure rye flour or
meal may be sold ~ substitute, but
1t must be sold in proportion of at
least two pounds of rye to three
pounds Of wheat.
Millers, retailers, wholesalers and
bakers are now allowed to carry a
sixty-day supply Of flour. instead OF
the thirty.day supply a. before. and
the twsnty.four-pound limitation on
the purchase Of flour has been re-
scinded for both the city and the
country consumer.
In spite of the fact that the order
which allowed each consumer but six
pounds per person per month has
been revoked, Hoover, in q telegram
to Thomas B, Stearns, federal food
administrator for Colorado, requested
all housewives to continue to con
serve flour In q reasonable manner
and to use substitute grains as largely
as possible.
Restriction Is to the amount Of
Victory bread bakers sell to the con
sumer have been withdrawn, altho
the size of the loaf still remaina
| twelve ounces.
There is still necessity for con
tinued vigilance in maintaining reason
able conservation OF wheat by the
reasonable substitutions Of other CO
reals 30 that the standard Of saving
may be upheld" declared Mr. Stearns
THE recent careful survey by the
food administrators Of the United
States, France, England and Italy o.
the food resources Of 220.000,00(
people fighting against German,
shows that to prevent disaster there
must be a conservation of wheat dur
ing the coming years." reads Herber
Hoover's most recent statement.
The statement continues:
| TT has been agreed that the wheR
The Holly chieftain., 1918-09-05
A Dogs saoacity.

I'm recognition of special detective
service" was the inscription on sill
ver-mounted collar for his dog, pre-
sented to Constable Scott at Croydon,
In recognition of help given by the
dog in the capture of two thieves. The
dog is cross between an Irish ter
rier and an English greyhound. Its
barking drew the attention Of S.e..t
ard another constable to two men who
were piifering goods at Henley raul
Hcy station.-London Chronicle.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-09-05
COME IN AND SEE THEM
The Holly Hardware Co.
ALWAYS WANTS

tells and restaurants B. S. Harvey,
chairman of the Administrative Com
mittee of Dining Car Superintendent
has announced that all dining car serv
ices in the United States have been
asked to remove the sugar bowls from
the tables. and substitute individua!
service. Since early in April most thu
dining cars has served no wheat il
any form.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-09-05
British Bomb Turkish Capital.

London. Sept. 4.-Constantinople
was bombarded on four successive
nights in the latter part of Aug
ust, the admiralty announced to-
day.. The arsenal, the dock yard.
the Turkish war office, the airdrome
at Galata, the seaplane base at Gal.
lipoli and Chanak were attcked.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-09-05

Miss Helen Sanders, of Pueblo,
Colo, who has been visiting her
sister. Mrs. Geo. w. Bean, returned
to her home Friday to enter her
sophomore year at Centennial High
school.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-09-05

Mrs. H. A. Bassett returned last
Saturday moning from Lawton, Ok.
where she had been visiting.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-09-05
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

John Duncan and daughter. ia
net, motored to Lamar last Mon,
day.
The Holly chieftain., 1918-09-05

Mrs. Jack Mazariners, north OF
town, bought fine team of mares
of DR.. Hall the latter part OF last
week.
Mrs. Fred Peterson of Dodge City,
Kas., was here last week to see to
the burial of her father, J. M. Will
hoyt who died two weeks ago at
Hot Springs, South Dakota, Mr..
and Mrs. r. D. Wilson and their
nephew, Leslie Wilson; Mrs. Van
Wey, Floyd Groniger. Mr.. and Mrs
J. Leonard, MIR. and Mrs. human,
Miss Veria Citizens and Mr. Don
Citizens, Miss Janet Duncan. They
all report a very delightful evening.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-22
BOTH HEATLESS AMI WORKLESS DAY GOES
 OFF EASILY, REPORT
Republican A. P. Leased Wire1

NEW YORK, Jan. 21-Observance of the first ''heatless and workless' Monday in this city, was characterized as "wsnderfur' by fuel administrators. A comparatively negligible number of complaints were recorded, but authori- ties believed these for the most part were due to the misunderstanding rather than wilful violations.
 The complaints were turned over to federal authorities but it was said no warrants would be issued until full in- vestigation had been made.
 Through a misunderstanding, 1t was stated tonight, the freight congestion was not materially lessened by the fiji st
 Workless" Monday, as thousands oi truckmen ceased work at noon or did not work at all, evidently in the belle. that the industrial closing included their activities.
 In contrast to the myriads of twink ling lights that mark the sky scrapeI district in lower Manhattan, the struc- lures were dark at nightfall A mini mum of work was in progress in the citys business life, and where offices were occupied they were without heat Saloons generally remained closed throughout the day, it was said, al | though some of them were open with out heat or light. Candles were used in a few saloons.
 With the exception of drug stores restaurants and theatcrs, virtually al places of business in the city were closed when night came on.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-22
SIR EDWARD CARSON RESIGNS HIS POST

LONDON, Jan. 21.-Sir Edward Carson. minister without portfolio in the war cabinet, has resigned. This announcement was made officially to- night.
 The prime minister has advised the king to accept Sir Edwards resigna- tion
 The corresponce published shows that Sir Edwards resignation was based on the Irish question and had nothing to do with the conduct of the war.
 Sir Edward, in a letter to the pre- mier, says that when he joined the cabinet he had no consideration in mind except the prosecution of the war, and had not anticipated that the Irish question would be re-opened dur ing the war
 Subsequently" the letter continues, when the convention was proposed used my influence to induce friends to participate in an effort to reach a set clement but on account of the dual po- sition I held as member of the govern ment and leader of the Ulster party I felt it incumbent on me to stand aloof from the convention. It. how ever is apparent that whatever the issue of the convention, its proceedings may lead to a situation demanding a decision by the government on grave matters of policy in Ireland. After anxious consideration I fee that it would be advantageous for the war cabinet to discuss this policy with out my presence. also desire to be entirely unfettered 1T | forming judgment on any situation i that may arise. taking account both oi the supreme duty that rests on us al i in assisting the prosecution of the wal and my personal obligations as leader of the Ulster unionist party. | T should like it clearly understood | that since I joined the government there never has been any matter O. policy, either in connection with tn, conduct of the war vr the principle: and aims for which we are fighting where I found myself in disagreement with You or my other colleagues in tn, war cabinet.
 'I very much regret this severance but am convinved it is for the nationa advantage"
Arizona republican., 1918-01-22
MEXICAN BAND |s BEING WATCHEDO|V
 BORDER BY TROOPS
[RepubIiean A. p. Leased Wirel

FABENS, Texas, Jan. 21-The band of armed and mounted Mexicans who fired on a party of United States cav airy patrols today on the island" were reported to be near the line on the Mexican side tonight seven miles southwest of here and a troop of cav- airy and a detachment of Texas Rangers were watching their move- ments closely from the American side of the boundary line and were pre- pared to resist any efforts of the Mexicans to cross to the American side.
 Later reports from the Amesbury ranch, across which the American sol diers were riding when the Mexicans opened fire on them, stated that a few of the MeXicans crossed the border to- day but did not raid the ranch. It also became known that two of the Amer ican cavalry horses were hit by bullets fired by the Mexicans and one Amer ican trooper had a slight flesh wound on his left hand from the bullet that struck his horse.