Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-10-26
POTOSI EVENTS
General Items of Interest
Gathered by Our Special
Correspondent.


had stopped at the house of George
Louthain at the bridge on the Potosi
and Platteyille road ~ deliver mail,
then when wanting to start his ca
he found that the engine was dead.
He cranked UP the engine ana just
then another car was coming down
the hill presumably uncontrolled by
the driver, William Udelhofen who
seeing the danger of a collision, nal
lowed to John, but the noise OF the
cars prevented John from hearing
the warning, and in consequence got
bumped by the oncoming car. and
sustained a badly fractured knee and
the ligaments 0f one leg considerably
torn. Mr. Campbell is confined to his
home and will be unable to resume
his duties on the route for several
weeks. Besides a broken wheel, his
car was otherwise slightly damaged.
Sam Thomas, senior member Of the
firm of Thomas, Vannatta and Nc
Kelvey was taken i'll last Thursday
and Friday he was taken to the st.
Francis hospital at La Crosse to be
operated upon for Gladstone.
Miss Maggie Bennett and Mrs FOu-.
Ion of Harrison, went down to Han
over, H., last Monday to take posi-
lions in the Wooden Mill. Mrs. FOu-
Ion and husband came to this country
from Belgium just prior to the break
ing out Of the Worlds war. A couple
of years ago they purchased a farm
from Joseph Reuter-, and not making
as much money this year as they
would of liked to of made,' and having
no children, Mrs. Foulon, true to her
Belgium nature for work concluded
to go to Hanover with Miss Bennett
and earn a few dollars The hus-
band will batch and take care of the
farm and stock during the wife's
absence.
The Camp Fire Girls gave sur
prise party on Miss Esther RethWisch
Thursday evening, Oct. 20. The
party was in the nature of a fare
we'll one, as Miss Esther will soon
remove with her parents to Lansing,
Iowa Her many friends deeply re-
greet to see her leave their circle.
The evening was delightfully."- spent
in playing games, dancing and other
social diversions. At 1920 o'clock
a delicious luncheon was served by
the camp fire girls and was relished
by all. The young ladies participant
ing in this not soon to be forgotten
affair were the Misses Helen Webb,
Sylvia Stockert Charlotte Stoll,
Kathryn Coons, Marie Doser, Lucina
Schaefer, Cornelia Doser, Nellie Mar
tin, Irene Millin, Stella Shaw, Martha
Centield Clara Runkel and Lille
Vesperman Before leaving for their
respective homes the young ladies
heartily, though sadly, wished Miss
Esther much happiness in her soon
to be new location
The Joyful GOoseberry Club en-
enjoyed happy good time at the homo
of Mrs. Nick TWohig last Tuesday
evening. The evening was spent in
an informal manner, much to the
pleasure of the ladies in attendance
who are called capable of making an
evenings entertainment pleasant
one to all concerned Those present
were: Mesdames It. H. Runkel, L.
c. Edwards, w. G Hymer, John F'ure,
J. r. Campbell, H. E. Coons, S. A.
Thomas, A Kaltenbach, Robert Ira
Wis, Jacob UdeIhofen, f. G. Thomas
and Miss Mary Gunther and the hos
tess Mrs Nick Twohig, at about $50
O'Clock refreshments of a tempting
nature were served % the delight
OF all.
dition to the St. Andrews parochial
school building and Albert Richters
proposed new dwelling on East street
hill.
Herman Vogelsberg spent a few
days in Dubuque last week visiting
with his brother Albert and wife and
sister Mrs. Mary Hillard. He will
shortly leave his old native town and
return to Denver where he has passed
twenty-seven years of his life
Miss Belle Mclaughlin, a register
ed nurse, making her headquarters
at Cresco, Iowa, is making a visit of
Indefinite termination with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Neil Mclaughlin
III Potosi.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Udelhofen, Mrs.
S. A. Thomas and Mrs. A. Kaltenbach
motored to Dubuque and return last
Thursday.
Miss Mary Ennor has gone to Ian
caster to visit couple of weeks with
her cousin, Miss Fanny Van Dyke.
Otto Udelhoten and wife of Cuba
City visited in Potosi last Friday
with his brother Jake and family.
Attorneys Dave Gardner, J. w.
Murphy and Bronkhurst of Platte
Vile boarded the afternoon train here
Thursday afternoon destined for Ia
Crosse where they had case in the
United States court.
Ward Bros. are identifying the
residence of Mrs. J. H. Fure by adj
ding fresh coats of paint to it.
Henry Doser and family visited
with relatives and friends in Dickey-
Vile Sunday.
]. H. Coons of Madison shook hands
with friends in Potosi the latter part
of the week.
A kitchen shower attended by a
large number of friends in honor of
Miss Carrie Bnss, was held at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Buss IN the city a few even
ings ago Miss Carrie will become
the bride of Mr., Louis Broihahn
Wednesday. Oct Goth. She was the
recipient of many beautiful and use
full presents.
Mrs. P. H. RoseT and son, Clarence,
were the guests of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Anderson in Dubuque
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schaal were