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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
NEW TELEPHONE OFFICERS

At the directors meeting of the
Farmers Telephone company held on
jan p, the following officers were
elected:
Pres.-Wm Gates, Cassyille.
Vice Pres.-Earl Sturmer, Beetown,
Secy.-Treas.-T. S. Metcalf, Glen
Haven.
Asst. Secy,--Geo. Peterson. Bee
town.
Mr., Peterson takes Office March LIST
when F. E, Murphy, present assistant
manager, resigns. No manager has
been appointed as vet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
CAPTAIN VINCENT NOW
NEARLY ONE HUNDRED.

Captain William Vincent of Galena,
celebrated his 9th birthday at the
home Of his daughter, Mrs r. A. Brat
ton, Monday, Jan. 49,
The captain spent the morning
reading two hundred or more con-
gratulations that he received from all
parts of the United States.
He also received congratulations
from the Grand Army post in Galena,
Stockton, Shullsburg, the Geo. E.
Meade post in Chicago and from the
boys of the fire company where he be-
came acquainted on his visits to Chi
cago. The Herman Fickbohm post,
American Legion, also sent congrat-
ulations, as did the Ladies of the G.
A. r. Captain Vincent is Galena' S
oldest citizen
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
BLEWETTs VISIT EXHIBIT.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Blewett from
Lancaster, were visitors on January
2Sth at the big exhibit of southern
California products maintained. free
to the public in Los Angeles Chamber
Of Commerce. They also attended
the lectures and moving pictures that
are part of the daily program. The
exhibit is the largest of any in the
country maintained by commercial
organization. Before returning home
Mr.. and Mrs. BIewett expect to visit
several of the many other places of
interest in the southland. s**
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
LANCASTER POLICE PUT
BAN ON ALL GATHERINGS

Chief of Police John Mankel put
the lid on Lancaster with a bang
about o'clock Monday afternoon.
Chief Mankel was acting under orders
from Mayor Bailie who received his
advice from Dr. Rush Godfrey, Health
officer. The places closed are:
Schools, churches, picture shows,
billiard parlors, lodges, social gath
erings Of all kinds and all public
gatherings. Stores are allowed to
have not more than four customers
assembled at one time. Public loiter-
ing in postoffice, etc., is strictly for
hidden.
The measure was taken to prevent
the spread of epidemic and is in effect
until further notice
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GRANT RIVER.

L. Weisbenner and wife and John
Weisbenner and family visited at Err.
McLean's Monday evening.
Albert Blum of Cassville moved on
to the Croft and Stephens farm Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Pagel spent the past
week at Will Pageps.
The Pleasant Ridge school is closed
on account of sickness.
The Dan Hoffman, Ed Mclean and
John Joyce families are O.. the sick
list.
L. and J. Weisbenner and wives at
tended Arno Brandemuehl's funeral
Saturday.
Otto Losch and family spent Sun
day at Will Pagels.
Mrs. Herman Plautz is still unable
to be up but is somewhat improved.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
INCREASE RACE MONEY.

At the special melting of the Grant
Co. Agricultural Society, Frank .Myer
was elected secretary for this year.
The meeting accepted the PROPOSE
tons of the business and professional
men guaranteeing two $1,000 stake
races. The society provides in adj
dition $1,400 for class races; entrance
money to be added and no deductions
made from money winners
Fees for making entries of exhib-
its will not be required of life mem
bers as voted at a previous meeting.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
GRIP GRIPS LANCASTER.

recurrence of influenza in a mild
form seems to have struck Lancaster
and vicinity as the doctors report a
number OF cases of grip, bad colds,
etc. The same affliction is reported
from neighboring communities some
being hit harder than others. The
state health board has been on the
lookout for a recurrence of influenza
all winter and the health authorities
are in good shape to cope with the
malady. If you feel ill-call the doc
tor and mind him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
FIRE DEPT. REORGANIZES.

A meeting of the Lancaster Fire de-
partment was held Monday evening
with the two companies, the hook and
ladder and the Phoenix Fire company
being consolidated into 1.-THE Lancas-
ter Fire Department A plan is be-
ing worked out to appoint four mar
shal's whose duty will be to police all
fires and ward off the aid of interested
but amateur bystanders whose we'll
meaning efforts are often more of a
hindrance than help to busy fire.
men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
A PIONEER SUBSCRIBER.

Three Forks, Mont, 1860
Dear Mr.. Sherman
Herewith find enclosed check for
$500 covering subscription to Jan. /,
next. Pleased to advise having been
favored so far with winter of quite
moderate weather, also the health of
the Grant county colony being quite
good. The old Herald is a most well
come visitor to our home. 1t has
been in our family since the date of
the first number
Very truly yours,
W. H. Hunt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
LANCASTER UP-TO-DATE.

Lancaster, Wis, has just motorized
its fire department by purchasing
Republic motor truck fire fighting APP
paratus from the Fluckiger Motor
Co., Dubuque, Ia The truck weighs
one and half tons. Mr.. Fluckiger
at the time of the sale announced
that this was the first fighting ma
chine he has sold in this territory
Galena Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
KILLS BIG HE WOLF.

Carl Garthwaite of No. Lancaster,
killed a big he wolf last Monday a
week ago and brought the scalp to
County Clerk Webb for $50 bounty.
In addition to this Carl gets SO for
the hide making $50 in all. The wolf
was thought to be a companion to
the female James Crubaugh killed a
couple of weeks ago. Carl shot the
wolf and trailed him finally dispatch
ing the varmint with the butt of his
r,1Y1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
FENNIMORE MAIL MAN DEAD.

Willis Skaiggen, mail carrier at
Feunimore, died Monday morning at
2 80 of pneumonia following weeks
illness. Mr.. Skaiggen carried the
route toward Lancaster. He leaves a
wife and two children The funeral
will be held this morning.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
Oscar Smith, Feb. II.
THE STORK'S FLIGHT.
< J. !: s x

A new girl arrived at the John
Heiliger home here last Tuesday,
Mr., and Mrs. Geo. Sandelhack well
coined new baby daughter, last
Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Jentz of Ellenboro
are the parents of baby girl, Lorn
Jan. 21st
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. Skemp of
jamestown, are the parents of a new
boy who arrived Monday of last week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
COMMITTED TO MENDOZA.

Vaclav Soukop, 40, Muscoda, was
committed to Mendoza by Judge
Goodsell, Saturday, upon recommends
ton of Drs. Gobar and Pickering.
Mr.. Soukop has a violent temper,
walks the floor muttering and leaves
doors open after being told to close
them. He has two daughters, both
grown. Three years ago he received
a skull fracture which may account
for his dementia.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
FLU IS PREVALENT
ON QUALITY RIDGE

Quite bunch have been down with
the flu and another bunch is still
down. Dr.. Lewis is a regular visitor
at Cooley's and DR.. Kraut is attending
the COVERS. Mrs. E. C. is very bad
at this writing. Mrs. Cooley sure has
a job on hand Fred and his family
are down with it and Burnell and
Helen also. She sure is an old war
rior. Chester says-well we had bet
ter not say it for it wouldn't look
we'll in print But the pain in the
head seems to be his only trouble
Equity was blessed with Is more
new members Saturday In looking
over our books we see our YEARLY bus
iness closes the 18th of Feb. so our
next meeting will be on Saturday,
Feb. IA and every member is request
ed to turn out as there will be officers
to elect and our yearly dues to be
paid, so try and come.
It's time to think something of chick
feed, SO ask the Mrs. how much she'll
need.
Isaac made one of those flying trips
to the Hub Thursday
Hayden put three fine perks in the
barrel for summer use, Wednesday.
Stanley Hayden came home from
+ S. Monday with temperature at 102.
Felix Wanazek has had a trial of
sickness at his place also.
On account of so much sickness No.
Z has postponed school for the time
being
Ike spent one day last week with
uoI
with his daughter, Mrs. Clarence
Cooley, in Bloomington.
The Welsh school is down for a
while as the flu has made its appear
ance at Fred COVERS,
Geo Vogt left his wife in care of
Mrs. Mic Lorang Friday while he and
Mic took in the sale at the Galloway
farm. ~
Anton Kalsenbauer is moving his
farm utensils to the Thompson and
Humphrey farm In l.. G.
Joe Benoy expects to move on the
Frank Heinrich farm soon
A young man from Sitter made his
appearance in this vicinity Saturday
and we suppose was looking after a
school a'am
Deby Day brayed the snowy roads
up the Ridge Monday
Clarence Knapp is Sundaying on
his old stamping ground. Looking
better.
Leslie Grebe is hauling wood from
the Addison farm.
Burnell Addison is looking after
business i'll these parts. Wonder if
there won't be something doing in the
near future?
Geo. Addison has rented the Frank
Elwell farm in the town of Beetown
and has moved
The funeral of Arno Brandemuehl
was held Saturday afternoon
After Mic Lorang moves to Lancas-
ter Bob Draper will sell 10 more rat
traps as Mic has an apparatus that
catches them by the barrel
We heard from our old friend John
Dechow the other day BY bunch
Of his farmers papers John says they
sure do things out there.
We see by the subscriptions John
Flitsch is reader of the Herald
Wonder if John remembers the time
he hitched old Berry to Fred Barnes
new Portland box cutter? Well bet
he does. Whoa Berry,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
TONY CRANES DEAD.

A. Fl. Cranes, Tony. .. died at his
home here yesterday morning follow
ing a long illness with diabetes. The
funeral will be held tomorrow from
St Clements. A wife and three child
rem are bereaved of a kind husband
and loving father.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
POTOSI BOY TO WEST.

Leo Schumacher of Potosi, a re-
turned soldier, has settled in Wild
Horse, Cheyenne county, Colorado,
and taken up a homestead of 800 ac-
res. John Gibson, his brother-i n-law,
has the adjoining homestead and Leo
and his mother and Johns family
will all begin farming there in the
spring. Up to recently Leo has been
at Lima. Wyoming.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
Z = 4
: LAST WEEKS WEATHER

: r. : q Z Z :
Tuesday high 40; low IS.
Wednesday high 16; low 2.
Thursday high IS; low IA.
Friday-high 80; low 20.
Saturday high 20; low 6.
Sunday-high %; low "a.
Monday About same as Sunday.
Forecast Colder.
Prevailing conditions are soft al
tho eastern points report extremely
low temperatures.
Adyice-Keep warm and wear rub
bers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
GROUNDING LOOKS SCARCE

Monday, Feb. 2. was Grounding
day according to popular tradition and
the fact that the sun remained be-
hind the clouds all day would indi-
cate an early spring. All will hope
so-and also for less sickness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
POSTPONE INSTITUTE.

The teachers institute to be held
at the Lancaster high school next Sat
urday has been postponed indefinitely
owing to health conditions. Nearly all
gatherings have been postponed or
called off for the same reason.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
x X x & X X x
: COMING AUCTION SALES.

Leo Keehner. Monday, Feb. 9th.
Harry Pascoe, Monday. Feb. 9th.
Grant County Poland breeders
sale, Feb. 10.
F. A. Morehouse sale at pavilion,
Feb. IL.
Oscar Smith, Feb. II.
Irish Bros, We'd, Feb. IL.
Ernest Jones, Wednesday, Feb. IL.
Bailie & Rector, Thurs, Feb. II.
Clyde Richardson, We'd, Feb is.
Henry Korber, Saturday. Feb 81.
Andrew Udelhofen, Tues, Feb. "a.
Baxter & Dunealf. We'd, Feb. rs.
VIM. Cardy, Thurs, Feb. 26
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04

During the past month the Herald
has printed catalogs for the Madison
Shorthorn sale, the Edgington sale at
Livingston, Chris Hartman sale, Hauk
Bros. sale, Mr.. Rude's SALE On hand
to be printed are orders from other
out-of-town customers. Our aim is to
give good work and service Every
order received has been thru the rec
ommendation of satisfied customer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-02-04
LIKES HERALD CATALOGS.

Edmund, Wis, Jan. 20.
Editor Grant Co. Herald,
Dear Sir
Catalogs received and wish to COM
pliment you on the neatness and nice
looking work. The charges are sat
isfactory. check enclosed. With kind
est personal regards.
Harold Rude. Edmund, Wis.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-09-23
CHAPTER VII.


When saw Mr.. Sidney that eve
ming he made "a remark in joke that
Jed was ill and needed my attention.
It have not had the usual satisfac-
ton Of my wine.' he said.r land know
it is because Jed is not in condition"
I'm not well. Mr.. Sidney" said Jed.
II didn't want to say anything about
it, because I didn't want to interfere
with your evening, but since you men
ton it, TIL admit it,"
'Go on along then, Jed" said Mr..
Sidney go and have the doctor look
you over"
''I'm not SICK" said Jed almost an
grily "but I know I'm bad company.
TIL go to bed"
There's something wrong with the
man." I said as Jed left. ''but 1t isn't
physical"
$50 imagined" said Mr.. Sidney.
"11e's as strong. as an OK. He's got
the constitution of an onion. How
ever, he's noc himself tonight, and
that's all there is to that. VIII you
read to me?"
It was eleven o'clock when I went
to, my room. was glad OF my -e-
lease. although 1t had been a pleasant
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-09-23
CHAPTER VII.-Continued.

Jed may have suspected I carried a
pistol. I had no more than caught a
glimpse -of his white, alarmed face
when he sprang at me and grabbed at
my hip Irocket. I had a pistol in the
pocket at which he reached, but in
tercepted his movement before he got
the weapon.
LET me have it," he begged. Just
a minute!"
got a hold of his wrist which
stopped him. and he whimpered. Then
he broke away and showed himself at
the window. At this the man on the
lawn smiled with a jOyouSness that
was q triumph. He indicated in a flash
that he had found what he had sought
He smiled so that could see the white
of his teeth. He had been uncertain
and puzzled when l first saw him look
ing up at the windows of the house.
With jed framed in one of the win
dows. he was triumphant and rejOic
ing Whatever he wanted he had
found something which pleased him.
Jed was furious. the more furious
because he was helpless. He would
have murdered the man on the lawn
if he had had any means of doing so.
He was SO furious that he did not
care how he revealed himself to me.
The man on the lawn stood laughing
for a moment and then walked Slowly
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-09-23

explained and now could NO longer
see. Then: with cause. may the hairs
crowning even head with a thinking
brain arise in sheer fright The per-
sons plight is that of black tgno-
rance, in which superstition and child
tsh~fears ascend and dominate.
:. Jed took a step forward as if in
pursuit. but stopped with that one
movement. 1t broke the situation
down and made it possible for me to
return to animation. Seemingly my
powers of movement and speech had
been suspended. looked at Jed. who
was as pitifully frightened as a child
in the dark. He made every demon
stration Of fright except wai1ing. Then
he braced- himself, recovered his cour-
age and without saying anything went
into the house to join Mr.. Sidney.
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fr0ted bg Ir"infA Myers Copyright byGeorqe HDordn6
A SPANISH SAILOR

Synopsis. - DR.. John Nicholson,
just beginning his career. becomes
resident physician and companion
OF Homer Sidney at Hartley house.
Mr.. Sidney is an American, a semi
invalid. old and rich and very de-
girous to live. Mrs. Sidney Is a
Spanish woman, dignified and reti-
cent. Jed, the butler, acts like a
privileged member Of the family.
The family has come from Monte
Vtde0, South America. Hartley
house Is a fine old isolated country
place, with q murder story, a
haunted pool" and many watch
dogs, and an atmosphere Of mys-
terry. The haunted poor' is where
Richard Dobson, son of a former
owner of Hartley house, had killed
his brother, Arthur Dobson. Jed
begins operations by locking the
doctor in his room the very first
night. Doctor John fixes his door
SO he can't be locked In. He meets
1SObel, daughter Of the house, and
falls in love at first sight. In the
night he finds the butler drunk and
holding Mrs Sidney by the wrist.
He interferes. Mrs. Sidney makes
light Of 1t. John buys a revolver.
John oVerhears Jed telling Mrs.
Sidney he will have his way. In
reply she says she will not hesitate
to kill him. Mrs. Sidney asks John
to consent to the announcement of
his engagement to Isobel. The
young people consent to the make
believe engagement. Later they
find 1t Is to head off Jed, who
would marry Isobel. Jed tries to
kill John. but the matter is
smoothed over. John, though "en-
gagged to Isobel. conceals his love.
Mr.. Sidney visits a nearby prison
and has Dobson, the murderer,
pointed out. Jed tells the story of
the Dobson murder. The family go
to South America for the winter.
John IS left at home. but the ZEN
gagement" Is not broken. John
hears the story of a tragedy that
might have happened in Monte
video." The family returns. A
mysterious Spanish sailor appears.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-09-23
JUST GAVE up
SUFFERED So
Weakness, Pains and Other Trou-
bIes Had Discouraged This
Arkansas Lady.-She Took
Cardui, Found It Helpful.
Got Well!

Harrisburg, Ark.-After serious
symptoms had become apparent, Mrs
Belle Wilkerson, of Route 1, this place.
says she ''got worse and worse"
81 wasn't able to stand on my feet
and had to go to bed" she explains.
The grew worse, and for about
three weeks nothing seemed to do me
any good. grew SO weak and nervous
and could not sleep. began to have
pain in the lower part of my body, and
all across my back. There was great
deal Of soreness and pain In my left
side ;. just gave up. for I suffered
so. I grew discouraged and thought
I was not going to get well.
my head not only ached, but would
feel so light and dizzy :. I decided
then would take Cardui, as read
of how many women 1t had benefited.
and some whose case was like mine
When I began Cardui, just after q
few doses, noticed a change. / slept
better at night and felt like I
could eat something. got up and
began to do the work In the house
and yard, and after three or four
bottles Of Cardui wns WELL"
IF you suffer from disorders pecW-
liar to women, take Cardui-the
Woman's Tonic.
It should help you, like others.
ADV. .-
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-09-23
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP ROOT

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
the great kidney. liver and bladder medir
cine.
It 10 physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi-
cine. It helps the kidneys, liver and bad
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp Root has stood the test of years.
It is sold by all druggists on its merit
and it should help you. No other kidney
medicine has so many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However. if you wish FIRST to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr.
Kilmer & Co., Binqhamton, N. Y, for .
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper-Adv.
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VII 1HS 6$Vo.
evening. For a dead or dying man
for living and live man, for that
matter-Mr. Sidney had extraordinary
manners and great charm. He gave
a dignity and worth to life by, his
very manner of leaving it. In going
from it, he proved it to be worth while
which. I suspect, is the highest ac-
complishment of the real gentleman.
After l had gone to my room,
found myself restless and thought I
might find rest in walk. I expected
to be joined by my friends the mastiffs
and Airedales as soon as l was out
side, but not a dog appeared. This
was enough to be noticed, but not
enough, at the time. to be given sig
nificance. / walked about for a while
and re-entered the house with quieter
nerves. =
I found that / was tired. Ordi-
narily l liked at least an hours read
ing just before bed, but this night
wanted sleep.
/ was grateful for the mood and the
opportunity. and l yawned once or
I do not know when | went to sleep
or how soon thereafter / awakened
1t was possibly only two hours later.
1 did not look at my watch. for the
very good reason that other things
at the time were more important. A
bright moonlight was shining. and
whatever had awakened me. the moon
light showed me good cause to be
awake. In window which the moon
light touched with full. Illuminating
force, was face recognizable as that
Of the Spanish sailor.
Again only his head was visible, but
this time he was in my bedroom WIN
dow and seemingly trying for entrance
into my room. This may seem a more
CHASTITY proceeding than his appear
ance above the wall early in the eve
ming, but really it was not. l had the
shock of unpleasant establishment, but
l felt, to my satisfaction. the ability
to handle the situation. l was not
frightened by the appearance of the
head in my window. l suppose it is
because the appearance suggested
burglars, and burglars. are conven-
t1onal.
/ lay quietly in bed and wondered
how much more than the head
should see Just then l was, blinded
by the fight of an electric fashlight
hitting me full in the eyes.
A second later the flash was gone.
the face in the window was gone and
a slight movement on the gravel below
showed me that my visitor was gone.
got up and looked out. Although
the lawn was bright in the moonlight,
no one was to be seen. The Spaniard
tlaG disappeared inte the woods.
To come to an understanding Of the
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-09-23
A Wild. open-Air Life.

Postmaster General Burleson said at
a San Francisco luncheon, aprOpos OF
a political dispute:
Our opponents put up very warm
but very unsatisfactory defense. They
remind me of the chorus girl.
"a young divine met in Broadway a
chorus girl from his home town. In
the-course of their conversation the
divine said:
"'You like the city best, Lalage, but
l love a wild, free, open-air life
"And don't I too? the chorus girl
protested hotly. Every evening after
the show 1 get my supper on a roof
garden" p.
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HopeIessIy out Of Fashion.

Despite his shabby clothing and
empty pockets, it was evident that he
had seen better days.
A sympathetic soul began to chat
with him, anxious to hear his story
Over a-er-cup of cocoa he told his
tale.
"Yes," he said, give been quite
parsonage in my time; in fact, the,
cynOsure of all eyes,"
His auditor waited in silence for an
explanation.
II was the tattooed man in the cir
GUS" he went on.
"And how did you lose your jOb?'
he was asked.
"Public went crazy on moving pic
tures,' he said, land mine wouldn't
budge!''
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Better be convinced by words than
PrOverb.