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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23
AROUND THE COUNTY
FENNIMORE

The Times says:
Thos. Riddiough has traded his
farm to Otis Johnsrud for the latter's
440 acre farm in Crawford county, 8
miles from Gays Mills.
Alfred G. Wepking, son of John
Wepking Of Highland, died Thursday
Of pneumonia following measles at
Camp Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Young Wepking was soldier in
camp there and p years Of age. The
remains were brought to Highland
for burial.
No train on the broad gauge for
three days, from Friday till Monday.
The narrow gauge, however got down
to WOOdman and back every day, in
Guiding Sunday Take off your caps,
boys, to our narrow gauge-'little
but oh my!"
Ralph Arnold Bollard, little son of
John and Cora BOllard, was born
Sept. 8, 1916, and departed this life
Jan. /, 1918, aged one year three
months and II days Buddy" as he
was called in the home, was dear
baby, bright and cunning ways en-
deared him to all. Never very strong
all the loving care seemed of no avail
God in His infinite love and wisdom
called him to His heavenly home
Left to mourn his loss are father
mother, two sister, Anna and Alice
besides many relatives and friends
DR.. Hal G. Billig Of DeKalb, Illinois,
is here for visit with his parents
MI and Mrs. G. V. Billig. Hal has
been spending some time in Denver
Colo, and expects to return there
His son. Hal Jr., has enlisted in the
officers reserve corps in the aviation
section and reported in December at
the Austin, Texas, camp. He is ex-
pected home soon on a furlough Mrs.
Billig is also in Denver We are glad
to report Mr.. G. V. Billig considerably
improved in health. He has been shut
in most Of the winter.
Fred L. Murray passed away Thurs
day morning at his home on Sanders
Creek, four miles east of BOscobel,
after prOtracted illness, aged 33
years. The funeral services were
held Saturday from the Catholic
church at Boscobel with interment
at the Rock school house cemetery
He is survived by his wife, formerly
Miss Minnie Peer, and four children,
also his mother, Mrs. John hurry of
this city; one brother, Richard Muir
ry of Sun Prairie who was present
for the funeral, and three sisters, Mrs.
Gottlieb Ruchti and Mrs. Geo. Leman-
ski of Hickory Grove, and Mrs. Frank
Bowers of Montfort Mr.. hurry has
been in poor health for about year
and recently sold his farm stock. He
was an upright man and good citizen
and his early death is sincerely
mourned by large circle of friends
The sympathy of the community is
given to the bereaved family.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23
FAYETTEVILLE

The Journal says:
A fire from the chimney at the Os-
car Heffernan home, burned quite a
hole in the roof, this morning
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew leave this
week for Chattanooga, Tenn, where
heir son, Dr. Carl Andrew is station
! 3D. Miss Williams, who has been in
| GaIena for several weeks, will accom-
pany them.
Lieut.. Wheeler came here from San
Antonio, Texas, and surprised his fam
lily with a visit. He was at the Dr.
Wheeler home for few days during
the vacation of Miss Merle Wheeler,
so the family had joyous reunion
Mrs. Irene Richards, of this city has
two sons who expect to leave in a
short time for France, Elmer at Wa
co, and Clarence at Tenn. Clyde en-
ters the aviation squad on January IS.
L. A. Brunckhorst and family have
gone to Milwaukee to attend the gold
en- wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thiele, mention of which was
made in the Journal last week
Joss Schlater, a son of the late Bert
Schlater, formerly of this city is
Somewhere in France" with Co. D.,
18th Engineers Or. R) U. S. A. He
has written his mother at GAINESVILLE,
a very interesting letter from cover
There" which appears in the James
vile Gazette.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Metcalfe and
daughter, Hattie, are guests at the
George Metcalfe home Mr.. Metcalfe
and family have been visiting with
friends in and around Fl. Atkinson
during the past three weeks. Mr..
Bloomington and Boscobel on "The
Conditions in Germany"
Earl Adams, nephew of Mrs Suth-
erland, died at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, of
pneumonia, on December 30. He was
young man, just few days older
than Robert Sutherland and visited
at the home here a number of times
His home was in Oregon, Ill. Flags
were unfurled at half mast from every
business house there, and all places
of business closed during the funeral.
The Witness Says:
Fred King, son of Henry King of
this city, who is now a member of
Co. A., 4th Engineers, at Camp Greene,
North Carolina, writes home that
there are about $4,000 in that camp.
The boys are sleeping eight in tent,
while the weather is down to about
zero. He says it has been raining
almost every day and that there is no
chance to get a fellows feet dry
Eighteen died last week of pneumonia,
owing to the unusual weather.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23
CASSVILLE

Inc index says:
No one is sighted it seems, as the
mumps go round. A few of the latest
patients are: Jacob Goddertz, Chris
Breuer, Joe Hauk, Julius Foehringer
and Orve Flickner.
E. G. Siegfried, who is overseeing
government, work-building of dams
near Wyalusing, was home to spend
Sunday in CassvilIe He was accom-
panied by a friend, Mr.. Bagley
Chas Chapman went to Tomah,
Wis, yesterday in response to a mes
sage telling Of the death of his brother
Thomas, who had long been a resident
Of that place. Deceased was about sc
years Of age, and leaves a wife and
a family Of grown children. He had
been an occasional visitor Of the fam
lilies Of his brothers in this vicinity,
and had some acquaintance here
abouts. The many friends sympathize
with Mr.. Chapman in the loss Of his
brother.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23
Mrs. John Garyin Clark.

Mrs. John G. Clark, widow of the
late Colonel Clark, died last Wednes-
day afternoon at her home in this
city. Mrs Clark was past IS years OF
age. She had been an invalid for the
last several years. Mrs. Clark was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Pep
per of Mineral Point. In 1852 she was
married to John Garvin Clark of Lam
caster. This union lasted for sixty
five years and until the death of Col
onel Clark last fall. A son, Harvey OF
Oklahoma, and daughter, Mrs Alice
Tiel of Sacramento, Calf, are the
only children The funeral was held
Monday at the Congregational church
Interment at Hillside cemetery. The
children made the long journey here
to attend their mothers funeral.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23
Dora /. Watkins

Miss Dora l. Watkins was born in
Grant county, Wisconsin, September
Is, 1855, and lived in Lancaster from
the age Of eleven until she moved
with her brother, r. A. Watkins and
family to the vicinity of Lawton in
Comanche county, Oklahoma in Dec
ember 1916, where she died on Janu-
airy 4, 1918, at the age of 62 years and
4 months.
Miss Watkins became a member of
the Congregational church at Lancas
ter on April Is, 1878 when II years
old and has been active always in
church work. She was for years
superintendent of the primary depart
ment of the Sunday school and had
served the church as clerk for many
years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23
Mrs, Geo Zimmerman

Mrs. Geo. Zimmerman of Patch
Grove passed away there on Sunday
Jan. -. The end came very sudden
ly although Mrs Zimmerman had
been i'll for some time. Surviving are
the husband and four sons; Albert OF
Madison; George Of New York; Edw-
ard and Fred Of Florida. Two daugh-
ters, Mrs U. t. Schneyer of Prairie
du Chen and Miss Lou of Madison
Mrs. Zimmerman would have been rs
years old next April. The funeral was
held on Tuesday Of last week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23

Frank was buried with respect and
honor from the Wing church, Jan. 10,
and was laid to rest in the Whig GENE
terry, Rev. Hardcastle officiating.
He gave his life for his country and
may God bless and protect all young
soldier boys. His work is done but we
must live on until called to join Frank
in better world. Our loss is Heav-
ems gain.
Sweet bud of promise, early gone.
Torn from the parent stem.
The casket moulders in the ground,
But heaven claims the gem.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23
Carl ShannAIle.


/ A telegram was received here Mon
Mrs. Sheppell and family Of the death
OF her only son, Carl, who passed
away at Freeport, ILL., The death of
Carl came as a great shock to his aged
mother and his sisters.
Carl Shappelle was born in South
Lancaster, Nov 80, 1888, died Dec. 81,
1917, at the age Of 35 years, 1 mo. and
l day. In the very prime of life, when
the future is agloW with promise, the
storms of destiny have swept one of
WaterlOo's we'll known and respected
residents into eternity.
/ Carl Shappelle was endowed with a
sunny disposition which made him a
desirable companion and acquaintance
and it was in keeping with his good
natured characteristics.
He had countless good traits among
the most prominent perhaps being that
OF kindness to others. No duty was too
urgent but that he would if possible
render helping hand or grant an
accommodation. He may have had
Ao1ulCo-oO nave we dll-DuC 10 err is
human and to forgive such error is
divine. May we all be classed with
those who fOrgetful of minute failings,
enjoy the many qualities which stand
forth as worthy and ideal.
He leaves to mourn an aged mother,
and four sisters: Mrs. Tom Mcconnell,
Beetown; Mrs. Albert Schabcn, Bee
town; Mrs. A H. McMonagle, Napa,
Calf; Mrs. Willie Keehner, West Ian
caster.
All were present at the funeral The
services were held Sunday morning at
10 o'clock, Jan. 6. 1918, in the Hurri-
cane church, Rev. Weyhrauch officiat-
ing. The body was followed by large
concourse of friends and neighbo1s to
its last resting place at the Boice
Creek cemetery.
The floral offering was large and
beautiful. Every heart was touch
ed when the bereaved dear mother and
when the bereaved dear monther and
sisters said their last farewell to their
beloved son and brother.
All lhC' 6a6d4lA LIAS LOu1U uOW ulU0S IuS
bloom
OF LIES young dream. Hopes empty
room
Forlorn is left with open door
Life's plans are changed forevern ore
Why this sad knell? o, who can tell
Save He who knoweth all things we'll
Yes, He who hears the ravens cry
Is near us all when death is nigh
Great Shepherd keep safe; lead Thy
! sheep
Ger mountains bare, by chasms deep
Let all our lambs within Thy fold
Securely rest through days untold.
Mrs. Shappelle and family wish to ex-
lend thanks to the many friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted
them in the death of their beloved son
and brother.
c. E. IT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23
OrIO LaVerne Jackering

Orlo Laverne Jackering was born
December II, 1913, and died Saturday
at Z p. M, of pneumonia, January IL,
1918. He was years, 1 month and
8 days old.
Those left to mourn him are his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jacker-
ing of Sitter, four sisters Leona, Ma
RE, Viola, Henrietta and one brother,
VIM. Edward Jackering.
The funeral was held yesterday at
Sitter by Rev. Johnson Of the Me-
thodist church. His body was then
brought to Lancaster for burial.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23
Mrs, Julia BanheId

Mrs. Julia Banfeld, nee Doyle, was
born in county Wicklow, Ireland,
March 10, 1845, and died at Cuba City,
Wis, Saturday, Jan. II, 1918. The
funeral was held Tuesday. Mrs.
Banfield was an old resident Of this
county as she came here with her par
ents in 1852. Six children and twenty
five grandchildren survive to mourn
their loss.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23
1.-THE Land of RIades.n

Japan is called "the land of blades"
by it's own people, some of the older
scholars having declared that the first
sword was invented by the same god
who invented poetry. A maker of
swords in Japan was ever highly hon
Ored among his fellow mechanics. An
unusually skillful and artistic smith
sometimes was recipient of high mill
tary rank, a yearly pension or was
even raised to the lordship of the
province in which he dwelt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23
REETOWN

Ellie Kraut reports two new soldier
boys last Tuesday at Chas. Retalick's
and at Clyde Clauer's. Clyde is beam
ing with smiles because of the new
boy.
Archie Chapman says that dogs
killed and crippled sheep for him
amounting to three hundred dollars
People better take care of their dogs
or some one else will for them-Cass-
Vile Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23

Miss Watkins leaves as her nearest
relatives, her brother, R. A. Watkins
of Lawton, Okla, with whom she had
made her home for the last 35 years;
Mrs. Reynolds Of Los Angeles, Calf.
and Mrs. Moses Of Mitchell, S. D.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23

Mrs. Julia G. Van Malta of near
Platteville, entered into rest on Fri
day, Jan. II. Surviving are the hus-
band, H. L. Van Malta and a son, Jesse
Van Malta. The funeral was held the
following Sunday
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23

Miss Watkins body was brought
back from Lawton, Saturday. The
funeral service was held Sunday at
the Congregational church at 200
o'clock, Rev. Louis F. Arhelger of
floating.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23

Mrs. Shappelle and family wish to ex-
lend thanks to the many friends and
who so kindly assisted
them in the death of their beloved son
and brother
q T. II
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-23
OBITUARIES.
Mrs. Julia Van Malta

X x X x X j.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-12-21
RED CROSS XMAS MESSAGE TO LABOR

American the
of in
labor representing
gladly
merit work the Red These welded
following
America
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-12-21

properly and permanently cared for.
The Red Cross is an international
| organization and is a permanent in
stitution. 1t is sanctioned by our gov
ernment and its accounts are audited
by the war department; therefore we
can feel assured that all moneys are
well taken care of.
1t is as much a patriotic duty to be
of assistance to this most altruistic
organization, which has for its pur-
pose the alleviating of the hardships
and sufferings caused by this war for
liberty, both of the men who are now
abroad and of their families at home,
as it is to be helpful in every manner
possible in advance true civilization
the world over.
And so, when the American Red
Cross makes its roll call for new
members during Christmas roll call
week-December 16 to 23-the wage
workers in the United States can rem
der no greater service for the protec-
tion of humanity and the securing of
democracy than to join the American
Red Cross.
All that is needed is a heart and a
dollar,
Frank Morrison, secretary Ameri-
can Federation of Labor.
Jonn I. Whlte, eX-preSldent United
Mine Workers of America.
Joseuh N. Weber, president Ameri-
can Federation of Musicians.
James w. Kline, general president
International Brotherhood of Black
smiths and Helpers.
George L. Berry, president Inter
national Printing Pressmen and As
sistants Union of North America.
J. H. Walker, president Illinois
State Federation of Labor.
Daniel j. Tobin, treasurer American
Federation of Labor
Louis Weyand, acting international
president brotherhood of Boilermak-
ers, Iron Shipbuilders and Helpers of
America.
William Green, secretary-treasurer
United Mine Workers of America.
Max S. Hayes, editor the Cleveland
Citizen.
Edward l. Hannah, president Central
Federated Union of Greater New
York.
James c. Shaunessy, general organ
izer Journeymen BARRIERS Information
al Union of America.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-12-21
ARRIVAL OF PEACE MEANS INCRE EASED
WORK FOR u. S. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Workers Directed War
Industries in Ten Hostlite
Workers Were Being Recruited Rate of 100000
Month"; Peace Means Volume of Work.
From its REORGANIZATION last Jam.

From its reorganization last Jan
uary until the signing of the armis-
tice, the United States employment
service directed to employment, al
most entirely in war industry, includ-
ing agriculture, approximately $780,
900 workers. 1t also increased its To-
cal employment offices from 80 to 900
in the same period.
These figures represent an increase
of about 1000 per cent in both labor
finding activities and in the establish
ment of local employment offices.
The steady rate at which the serv-
ice has grown in extent and accom-
plishment is indicated by the fact that
in January last 62,642 persons were
sent to jobs, while last month 547,862
were directed to employment. Fur
thermore, during the week ending No
vember 2, the last week but one of
war conditions, 162,754 workers were
directed-a rate of 650,000 a month.
Returns made by employers and
workers show that approximately g.
100000 of the 2,500,000 workers di-
rected were placed. 1t is impossible
to know how many of the balance
were placed, owing to the failure of
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-12-21

some employers and workers to no.
tify the service of the acceptance of
worker sor jobs. At the outset of the
reorganization, it was estimated that
the war industries of ths country
would require between 100000 and
100000 workers up to the end of
1913.
Moreover, it was not simply case
of directing to war plants applicants
at the local offices of the employment
service. The service has had literally
to "dig up" men from non-war work
and help reduce turnover" the agen-
cies chiefly being the paid agents of
the employment service, the volunteer
agents of its public service reserve,
and more recently, the community la
Dor boards. Patriotic help was rem
dered the agents and boards by en-
ployers and employees and their organi-
cations.
The replacement of war workers and
soldiers in peace industries, already
begun, would Indicate that the volume
of work of the employment service
during the coming months will be as
great as it was up to the signing of
the armistice.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-12-21
ENCOURAGES STOCK GROWER

Stock growers all over the West
have been very much at sea regarding
the probable demand for live stock at
the close of the war. 1t was conf
IDENTIFY predicted by many that present
prices would be cut in two, but since
the armistice has been signed an
nouncement has been made that this
country will be called upon for double
sent abroad during the war period.
At the National Western Stock
show in Denver, during the week of
January 1S, an effort will be made to
inform the stockmen generally as to
the real situation regarding the de-
mand for live stock after the war
While there has been an increase in
the sheep and hog population, it is
believed that the cattle population will
show a material decrease during the
past year The government is going
to try to help increase live stock pro-
duction of all kinds and plans looking
to that end will be discussed at the
coming Denver show when it is ex-
pected that there will be a represen-
tative gathering of stockmen from all
parts of the country. The indications
are that show week in Denver in jan
uary will bring together the greatest
number of stockmen that have ever
been seen at one place at the same
time. Denver is making unusual prep
arations to take care of this crowd and
in addition to the great stock show
there will be held the annual conven-
ton of the American National Live
Stock Association.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-12-21

Christmas, 1918, will live in the
memory of this country as no other
Christmas in our history. After four
of the bloodiest years in the memory
of man we shall celebrate peace Sc
cured at fearful price-which will
be worth all it cost if it ushers in a
world democracy that will make real
the message of the Angels at Bethle-
hem of Good Will on Earth among the
men of all nations.
The American Red Cross has made
most valuable contribution to help
bring in this glad new day. Its
worldwide mission has been chiefly
fight against rld-deterioration-
physical, mental and moral.
The Red Cross workers are the per-
sonification of the Angel of Mercy
and the Good Samaritan, and the beau
tiful example of self-sacrifice of these
noble men and women is the silver
lining on the dark clouds of devasta-
ton and despair that hang over a
great part of the earth.
For this reason the men and women
of labor entertain profound regard
for the Red Cross and it has always
merited their loyal support.
Behind Red Cross service is a char
ity minus price marks, a democracy
ciple of equality ana religion that is
above sectarianism. The Red Cross
combines love for humanity, an en-
nobling charity and business efficien-
cy into an organization that succors
the wounded, consoles the distracted
and aids the friendless.
The doctrines of the Red Cross are
of kind to which every civilized
human being can subscribe, and this
includes every wage Garner in Amer
lea.
The great work of the Red Cross,
all the risks and sacrifices made in
behalf of humanity, will not alone
make history, but the deeds of brav-
cry, patience and endurance of the
Red Cross workers will live forever
In war times-next to our Ameri-
can army and navy-there is no other
institution so important, so necessary,
so useful. In peace times, it helped
the workers when disaster came, not
ably in the mining regions, where it
quickly furnished nurses, doctors, food,
clothing and shelter, and then saw to
it that the widows and orphans were
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-12-21
CHILD LABOR ON THE INCREASE.
Report Shows Also Lengthening Of
Hours of Work Since Last June.

Reports compiled by the children's
bureau of the department of labor
show a pronounced increase in child
employment, as well as a general
lengthening of hours of work, since
the federal child labor law was de-
clared unconstitution in June of this
year.
In twenty-four states in which the
eight-hour day is not required by law
for children between IA and 16 years
of age, general return to the long
day (of nine, ten and even eleven
hours) has been reported.
In the nine months the federal law
was in operation inspection of 6S6 fac
tories and twenty mines, distributed
among twenty-five states and the Dis
trict of Columbia, were made by the
officers of the child labor division of
the children's bureau. Reports of
these Investigations shows that 1853
children under 16 years of age were
found employed in mines and quar-
ries, and 1888 under IA years of age
in factories. Working in factories for
more than eight hours or at night
were 1904 children between the ages
of IA and 16 years.
Investigations made since June 3
(the date the law was declared un-
COiS sIOW vOC eli
der IA years at work in 392 factories,
3,1S9 under 16 years working more
than eight hours day, and 149
working at night. In thirteen mines
inspected, sixty-two children under 16
years of age were found at work.
These figures show that a substan-
tial increase in the number of chill
dren employed has taken place since
the notification of the federal law
Statistics showing how many children
have been put on the long day and
week are not available, but investiga-
tions made by the child labor division
of the children's bureau indicate that
in some states particularly in North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia) a.,
where the eleven-hour day and the
sixty-hour week is general, most of
the children under IA years were put
on this long-hour basis as soon as the
law was nullified.
If the long-hour day has been found
economically undesirable for adults, it
logically follows that it must be dou-
bly, dangerous for children. In an
effort to uphold the standards of the
federal law, as it existed previous to
June 3 of this year, the war labor
policies board of the department of
labor recently voted that these stand
ards should be made condition of all
war contracts.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-12-21

He who is not for organized labor
is certainly against it. Merchants,
like all others, must be judged by
their actions.