Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-09-11
AROUND THE COUNTY
POTOSI.

A pretty welding occurred at the
st. Andrews Catholic church We'd
nesday morning, Sept. 3rd at $50
o'clock, when Rev. Father Scheffer
pronounced the words that joined
Mr.. Ray Fine and Miss Leola Abing in
the holy bonds of matrimony. The
bride was attired in a gown of white
crepe de chem. She wore a veil and
a necklace of pearl beads and carried
a bouquet of pink and white asters,
presenting a lovable appearance as
she stood before the altar and pledged
her troth to the man of her choice.
She was attended by her sister, Miss
Clara Abing who was handsomely at
tired for the occasion. The groom
was supported by Jos. Uppena, both
wearing dark blue suits. Following
the nuptial services the bridal party
and numerous friends repaired to the
home of the brides parents where a
bountiful wedding breakfast was
served and a reception held. The par
Tor and dining room were ta~stefully
decorated in pink and white stream
ers. The bride is a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Aiding, prominent res
idents of the south part of town. She
has a cheerful disposition and win
ming ways and possesses all essen
tial qualifications of making a true
and helpful wife and Mr.. Fine can be
thankful for the prize he has won.
She graduated from the Potosi high
school with the class of 1913 and sue
cessfully taught school for four years.
The groom is the only son of Mr..
and Mrs. Jos. Fine, prominent farm
ers residing near British Hollow. He
is a young man of good moral char
acter, honest and Industrious and
Leola may be proud ~ her choice. The
happy couple will make their home on
the farm with the groom's parents
n their hosts Of friends wish them a
happy and prosperous welded life.
Geo. M. Wilson, an attorney at law
of Pennington, Mo, was here a few
days looking over the scenes of his
early life. He was born in the viii
lage Of Potosi 76 years ago and this
is his first visit to his native heath in
So years. He found but very few old
time friends yet living in Potosi
whom he remembers, chiefly among
them being Dick Swale Ed Wilmott,
Charley Neufang and John Grogan.
He was attending college at Gales
burg, ILL.,, when rumors of war be
tween the north and south states were
apparent. A company was being or
ganized at the college but Geo. would
not join them saying he was going
home to enlist with his Potosi chums
and he enlisted with Capt. David Nc
KEGS, Co. G, End Wis. Vol. Inf, in Po-
tosi, in April, 1861. The Company was
known as the Grant County Greys.
He was twice wounded in the service.
After the war, or in 1866, he removed
to Pennington, Mo-, where he has re-
sided since. His fame as an attorney
is widely known in southeast Missou-
ri and for many years he was prose-
cutting attorney for st. Francis coun-
ty. His father, Samuel Wilson, in
pioneer days conducted a general
store in Potosi.
Mrs. Mike Hufnagle and daughters,
Estelle and Dorothea, made a weeks
visit in Dubuque at the home of Mrs.
Hufnagle's sister, Mrs. F. G. Oeth.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Bennett spent
several days in Chicago last week Wis
iting with Mr.. Bonnett's brother and
family.
Herman OFT, who was so seriously
hurt in an automobile accident at
Preston, Mimi, Sunday, Sept. LIST, died
from his injuries Monday, Sept. End.
Herman was born and grew to man
hood in Potosi and his many friends
are sorry to hear of his untimely
death.
Through the kindness of Miss Their
esa Klein, the Franciscan sisters of
st. Andrews congregation enjoyed an
auto ride to Dubuque last Tuesday.
John Longkamp and family of Pitts
vile, Wis, are visiting with relatives
and friends in Potosi.
Joe Blindert Of Salem, S. D.. is Wis
iting here with his brothers, Pete and
Henry, and sister, Mrs. Jos. Stoll.
Mrs. Michael Kelly, an aged lady,
is quite ill at her home in the south
part of town.
Miss Fannie Van Dyke of Lancas-
ter, is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. e. G. Thomas.
Charley Baumler came over from
Camp Grant Saturday for a few days
visit with his parents and friends.
The st. Andrews congregation have
organized a cemetery association.
A, B. Hurst was in Chicago several
days last week to see the world SER
les of ball games.
The matrimonial bans of Mr.. AL
bert Reuter- and Miss Mary Seipker
were announced from the altar of St.
Andrews church Sunday.
Rev. Father Scheffer started Sun
day for an auto trip to Ellsworth.
Wis., and expects to return Tuesday
night.