Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-27
PLATTEVILLE

PLATTEVILLE- Emf pri S
Roasters, east of the city, where the
man plant has long been idle, is now
again running at white heat on dou-
Bile 24-hour shifts. Prosperous condi-
tiCns in the zinc industry encouraged
resumption of operations at the plant
which now requires night as we'll as
a day force, and teaming and trucking
outfits have been given employment
transporting loW-grade zinc ore from
the mines to the separators. The
Blockhouse Mining Co. owns and oper
ates the Enterprise Roasters.
Breaks arm Cranking Car
Russell Davidson, former city en-
gineer and new superintendent of the
water works, is carrying his arm. in a
sling as the result of back-fire from
Case automobile. The break, accord
ing to Dr. Wheeler who attended, was
as bad as if the car had passed over
the arm. There were five distinct
fractures in the big bones of the right
foremarm. Dawson will be disabled
for weeks.
Plan Extensive Normal Expansion
The increase in attendance at the
normal in the past two years is COM
polling expansion in several 'direc-
tons. While the buildings, grounds,
and model farm, fully equipped and
which comprise Is acres in all, are
without doubt the finest that any nor
NAL in the state can claim, there is
growing need for larger campus.
Efforts are now being directed to in
clude the tract of ground south OF the
present field. This will involve an
outlay of about $4,000. Authorities
are looking with favor upon the prop
osition. 1t is proposed to erect fine
stadium which will afford ample and
convenient capacity for all future ath-
letic events.
Legion Band Gives Concert.
Prof. Arch Terrill, instructor in the
Second Division high school and di-
rector of the P1atteville American Le-
gion band, has prepared the following
to be given in the city hall, Dec. 2S.
The proceeds will be used to purchase
uniforms for the band.
"Gippeland March," Alex Lithgow;
Maryland Overture" Frank Fuhrer;
Invitation la Valse," c. NJ. V. We
Der; vocal solo by Miss Emelie Krog;
Raymond Overture" Ambrose Thorn
as; clarinet duet, by Mr.. Harker and
Mr.. Cummings; Atlanta" and march
Gate City"
Drs. Cunningham and Schuldt adj
judged Charles Peters of this city in
sane Sunday He was taken to Lam
caster Monday, and will be commit
ted to Mendoza.
John Blades, brother of Mrs. Oscar
Hoffernan, dropped dead Saturday
morning just as he was ready to board
the train at Galena enroute to Platte
Vile The funeral took place from
the Heffernan home yesterday after
noon.
John Human, who resides in the
township of Harrison, seven miles
southwest Of Platteville, died sudden
ly Thursday night about IL O'Clock.
He had been in failing health for
some time, but was in his usual health
when he retired after putting his team
away He has resided in Harrison for
many years. He was about 81 years
of age.
Miss Dorothy Plumb, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. A M. Plumb, was mar
ried Monday evening at O'Clock at
the home of the brides parents, to
Edwin L. Mccarthy of this city. The
happy couple will make their home in
Great Falls, Mont, where the groom
holds a responsible position with the
Anaconda Mining Co. Both young
people are we'll and favorably known
here and their many friends wish them
much joy in their new relation. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
VIM. Witness.
Mayor Webster was given the fourth
TRANSMISSION of blood Sunday. DR.. An
drew furnished blood this time. The
mayor is showing continued improve
ment.
have been received by J. l.. Grindell
for his monument works. The granite
is valued at $4,000.
Jack Peart, who has been in a hos
pital for three motnhs at Platteville,
has returned home to Hazel Green. He
was burned on the leg and has suffice
iently recovered to return home.
The industrial commission held a
meeting at Platteville on the case of
Wilfred Carey, who was injured year
ago while working at the normal. MI.
Carey was awarded damages of $50
while off duty and payment of doc
tors fees.
Ruth Elizabeth Hanson, the pretty
4-year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Hanson, died Dec. Is, after a
months illness following measles.
Burial was in Greenwood Sunday.
James D. Jones died at McHenry, Ill.
Dec. 16. Mr.. Jones spent his early life
in Platteville at the home of his sister,
the late Mrs. H. S. Vaughan. He was
the first telegraph operator at the c.
& N w. station in this city.
VIM. Place received large Christ
mas box from his daughter, Mrs. Clar-
ence Baker, of California, containing
oranges, grapefruit, figs, dates, Eng
lish walnuts, raisins and other good
products from the state of California.
Mr.. Place is spending this winter in
Wisconsin, the first in many years.
Word comes from H. c. George that
Mrs. George is recovering from SER
ious operation in hospital at Cleve-
land, Ohio, where the family had gone
so that the children might be with
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