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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
SAM Pearson.
BLOOMINGTON
BANKER, DEAD
Burial Friday at Dodge
Cemetery--Ma of
High Standing

Samuel E. Pearson, we'll known
banker and resident of Bloomington,
passed away Wednesday morning af-
ter comparatively short illness. Mr..
Pearson suffered a paralytic stroke
early last spring and had been in poor
health for many months but was
seemingly making gains toward re-
covery. Tuesday last he had another
stroke which proved fatal. Funeral
services were held Friday at the Con-
gregational church in Bloomington.
Burial was made in Dodge cemetery.
Mr.. Pearson, aged "a years, is sur
yived by his wife, son and two daugh-
ters. He was a man of extremely
genial personality, respected for his
kindly manner and mental attain
ments. During the World War he
served faithfully and we'll as mem
Der of the county draft board. The
death of Sam Pearson is a real loss
to those who knew him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
BEETOWN

There was a miscellaneous shower
last Monday night in honor of Lewis
Houghton and Helena Bast, who were
married at Lancaster.
Adam Jamison, Artie Tebo, Arnold
Traupe and Chris. Schmitz and wife
attended the stock show at Chicago
large crowd of invited guests
helped John Burns and wife celebrate
their 45th wedding day last Tuesday.
A fine dinner was served to which all
did full justice. The guests wished
Mr. and Mrs. Burns many more happy
anniversaries.
Toay Garner and Orrin Burr and
wives were Dubuque callers Wednes-
day.
The blacksmiths here have been
very busy the past week shoeing the
horses. At the Frank Belz shop they
set Sc shoes in one day.
Tommy Auel purchased the David
Robinson house and lot.
frank Engler and wife OF CassVille
spent the past week with the Elgie
Jamison family here.
The teachers spent Sunday at the
the Grant Wood home.
r. N. A. and Masons elected officers
Saturday night.
Lee Rogers and wife spent Sunday
at Hotel Auel.
Mrs. Carrie Shepherd of Platteville
called at the George Thorpe home last
Sunday.
Elgie Hartman visited Chas. Thorpe
Jr. Sunday.
The stork left new baby boy at the
Henry Louthain home Sunday.
Miss Laura Hickok spent the past
week at the Frank Tebo home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
FLORA.

Clyde Cooley is building hog house
and corn crib.
Lester Snyder and wife and Mrs.
Ollie Snyder spent day in Platteville
last week.
Homer Irish and wife entertained
quite number of their friends last
Saturday evening.
]. C. Edgington sawed wood for
Charley Vcelty last Saturday.
Lester Snyder and family, Will
Garthwaite and daughter, Helen, and
Mrs. Harry Goodrich did shopping in
Lancaster Saturday.
Kenneth Snyder spent Saturday at
Harley Pohles'.
Will Garthwaite and wife were at
Ervie Edwards Sunday.
J. C. Edgington and wife and Carol
attended the dedicatory services at
the Presbyterian church at Lancaster
Sunday.
Lester Snyder will have a sale Dec.
22nd.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
MOUNT HOPE

Lloyd Wilson is fast recovering
from his recent sick spell.
Roy Mccartney and Willie Handy
are going to Madison this week Tues
day, where they expect to work this
winter.
Henry Schmidt moved Monday to
the Mike Weigel farm.
Will Mccartney plastered for Joe
Beadle at Millville Monday.
The Odd Fellows and families had
an oyster supper Saturday night, they
also had some entertainment.
Albert Chilson returned to Wood
man to spend few weeks with his
sister, Mrs. John Garvin.
The John Oostdik and L. E. Will
kinson families were Sunday visitors
at the Ole Parks home.
A good crowd attended the wrest-
ling match Friday night between Will
lard Morley and Curley Handy. 1t
ended in a draw.
A good crowd out to the masquer-
ade dance but not many were masked.
Clayton Crabaugh and Melvin Alexan-
der, won first prize, representing a
negro couple. Joe Pendleton took
second as a hay-seed farmer.
Richard Walsh on his way from
Lancaster, had a tip-over, Friday
night
The Ladies' Aid held supper and
bazaar in the church basement Fri
day evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
DEFALCATIONS
MADE PUBLIC
IN BANK CASE
Examiner Completes a
Check on Montfort
State Bank

Secret defalcations of Clyde Ste
phens, cashier of the State Bank OF
Monttort, Wis, unknown since his dis
appearance last June, were revealed
today by report OF Special Deputy
Examiner, Charles L. Brown of the
state banking department, who was
appointed TO compile all claims
against the closed institution.
The total amount claimed is $780,
244.32. OF this amount claims to the
sum of $73,178.25 were rejected, leav-
ing total Of $122,066.07 which will
be paid out Of the assets of the ruined
bank
$4,000 Claim Rejected.
The largest rejected calm was that
of Barbara Stephens, for $35,000 She
is not a relative.
Present assets of the bank that
have been liquidated will allow a pay
ment OF about 10 percent of the ac-
cepted claims shortly after the first of
the year. it is understood. The claims
will be paid as fast as the assets are
sold. The claims will be met in full;
the banking department has indicated.
Thinks Stephens Dead.
Money will also be set aside for the
claims not allowed in order that they
may be sustained in a possible legal
contest
Brown, who came in personal con-
tact with the defaulting banker be-
fore he disappeared leaving no trace,
believes that Stephens is dead, prob
ably by his own hand.
He would rather die than face ex-
posture" Brown said. Standing high
in social affairs, high Mason, lead
er in church activities and thinking
everything of his family, l cannot
think that he would have run away"
State Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
DROP FARM EXPERT;
SAUK COUNTY AROUSED

STANDARDIZATION of the Sank
county board in turning a somersault
on the question Of employing coun-
ty agent has developed a spirited cam
paign to save that office for the bene-
fit of the farm and dairy interests OF
the county.
Responsive to demand for reduc-
ton of taxes, many members of the
county board came to the recent ses-
sion opposed to maintaining the Office
Of agricultural agent. John NJ. Kelly,
New York, formerly of Baraboo, now
a nationally known apostle of 'bet-
ter farming" made rousing address
to he board and persuaded the mem
bers that the office should be main
tanned as a means Of supplying in
valuable expert leadership and aid to
the farmers and stock raisers.
Several supervisors said they had
been instructed by the folks at home"
to oppose the expense of having a
county farm agent, but that they were
convinced by Mr.. Kelly's argument.
The vote was % to IA in favor of the
Office
After Mr.. Kelley had happily COM
piimented the members on their wis
dom and departed, the members had
nights sleep and came to the next
mornings session with worried looks
on their faces and expressions of mis-
givings on their lips. The vote was
reconsidered and the county agent
proposition was defeated overwhelm-
ingly.
Now movement is on to cover the
county with series of community
meetings in which the need of a
"county's hired man" will be set forth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
''FONDY" MAN KILLED
ENACTING WIFE'S DEATH

FOND DU LAC, Wis.-Fifteen min
utes after his wife had been electro
cuted when she grasped a poorly in
sulated extension cord Thursday
night, George Kohls was killed in the
same manner while attempting to
show Coroner r. w. Candish how his
wife met her death.
Mrs. Kohls, who was So, had step
ped into the attic Of the home to To-
cate a cot and held an incandescent
light in her hand to which was at
tached an extension cord. AS she
stepped on hot air register on the
floor she screamed, ooh, am shock
ed" and fell to the floor. Her hus-
band rushed upstairs to find her dead
and at once called the coroner.
Mr.. Kohls explained to Coroner
Candlich how the tragic accident had
occurred Attempting to enact his
Wife's movements, Mr.. Kohls took the
wire which his wife had handled and
walked into the attic. He inadver-
tently stepped on the register and fell
dead
Examination of the wire showed
that the insulation had been worn OF
in several places. In stepping on the
metal register, the wife and husband
had completed a Circuit which snuffed
out their lives Mr.. Kohls was 38. Two
children, Orville and Verna, both un-
der Is, are left orphans by the sudden
death of the parents.
officials of the electric company
said the Kohls home was supplied
with the usual 110-volt current, but a
high tension wire passes the house on
this street and it is believed the wire
became temporarily crossed with the
wires running into the Kohls' home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
ENTERTAIN AT CHAIN TEA

Mesdames G. w. Jewell, Burlie Dob
son, Carson Whitmore, Louis Weber
and the Misses Kate and Florence
eastman entertained about eighty
lady guests at silver chain tea from
2:30 to yesterday afternoon. The
capacious Odd Fellow lodge rooms,
newly decorated, afforded an ample
and delightful place to entertain in.
Musical entertainment was provided
by Mesdames L. A. Clark and S. S.
McNelly At the close bounteous and
delicious refreshments were served
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
IMPROVE POSTAL SERVICE

Beginning Monday the general de-
livery window at the postoffice will re-
main open all day instead of closing
during the three mail distributions as
in the past.
This service improvement will be
greatly appreciated by the patrons
who frequently had to stand an hour
or more to get few postage stamps.
Postmaster Mcmahon is to be com
mended for getting this improvement
through the department.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
POLICE REFUSE TO HOLD
HONEST AUTO DRIVER

SUPERIOR, Wis. Police of Superior
have slipped one over on Diogenes
and found an honest man.
e. H. Bannister reported at police
headquarters that he had violated the
traffic laws by passing the open gates
of a street car He explained by
stating that the streets were icy and
he could not stop.
well, we don't want you. You are
too honest was the startling reply
of the desk sergeant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
PUBLIC SERVICE APPRECIATED
The Editors,
The Grant County Herald,
Lancaster, Wis.

The Grant County Herald,
Lancaster, Wis.
Sir:
The Commission has been informed
by the secretary Of the local Board o.
civil service examiners in your CITY
that your paper has rendered valuable
assistance by publishing note es Of
examinations for the Federal civil
service.
The Commission wishes to express
to you it's appreciation Of your help
in it's work. 1t is the aim of the Com
mission to keep the Federal civil SER
vice recruited at all times with the
best grade of workers available in the
various lines. The Government, serv
ing as it does all the people, is en-
titled to the best in it's personnel. A
newspaper which helps to recruit the
civil establishment renders an Inn
porant public service.
1t is evident that practically all
newspaper publishers recognize the
value to their readers of the notices
of civil service examinations. Many
examination announcements have
peculiar local interest, such as an
nouncements of examinations for po
sitions in post offices, custom houses,
etc. The positions in Washington, as
you doubtless know, are, under the
law, apportioned among the several
States and Territories on a population
basis, and newspaper publishers feel
that their readers should have equal
opportunity with others in the COM
petition for these departmental posi-
tons.
Tho Commission homes that if NAV
have your continued cooperation in
this important work.
BY direction of the Commission:
Very respectfully,
JOHN T. DOYLE,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
CHILD BORN AS YOUTH
GETS PRISON SENTENCE

MADISON, Wis.-Two hours after
he had received word of the birth of
his first child, Emery Adams, 81, was
sentenced to 10 months in Waupun
prison Friday by Judge o. A. Stolen
on a forgery charge. Before starting
for Waupun, Sheriff Mccormick drove
Adams to the General hospital to see
the child and the young mother, who
is Is.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
THESE MAY WE'D

Cecil Oates, Blooming and Marie
Crubaugh, Woodman.
VIM. f. Nablefeld, Niagara, and Vel
man Eberhadt, Platteville.
JOS Brechler, and Velma Pollman,
Marion.
Otto Freymiller, Woodman, and
Delphia Martin, Marion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
FLIGHT OF THE STORK

DR.. Doolittle reports the birth of a
girl, Dec. s, at the John Fuller home
in Little Grant.
DR.. Fowler reports the birth Of a
boy, Sunday, Dec. 10, at the William
Carroll home in Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13
LAST WEEKS WEATHER

Dec. 6-High IS; low Il.
Dec. High 80; low 80. Rain 0.10.
Dec. 8-High Sc; low IS. Rain OBS.
Dec. 9-High is; low 10.
Dec. 1O-High "a; low so,
Dec. 11-High SO; low 30.
Dec. 12-IIigh So; low 0.
Forecast-CoIder with snow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13

The Double Five club at Dodgevi1ie,
has voted to place a marker on the
site of old Fort Union, the home Of
Governor Dodge, pioneer settler of the
9ftor whom the place was
named
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-12-13

" 4AA------------- 1919 4. q
GEO. J. STAUSS, Sec'y.
HENRY HOLZINGER, Treas.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-20
TAVERN ACCOUNT BOOK FOUND
IN FLEMING

George w. Wilt, of Flemingsburg,
has found an old account book in a
house purchased from the estate Of
Henry Paxon, which was used by
Joe Davis as a tavern, during the
years 1SO8-9-10. The charges are
chiefly in shillings and pence. Many
of the prominent early settlers Of
that county are among those against
whom charges were made. Nearly
all the charges ,are for whisky, in
pints or quarts, mugs of cider and
bowls of eggnog. Whisky was
charged at &C a pint.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-20
OTHER CITIES ADOPTING MILK
ORDINANCES

Paris seems to has started some
thing when the City Council adopt
ed stringent ordinance regulating
milk and dairy products and pre-
scribing certain tests of cows for tu-
berculin. Maysville has adopted an
ordinance patterned after the one
adopted by Paris. The ordinance is
an extremely lengthy one, and GOV
ers every phase of the question.
Other towns in the Bluegrass Sec
ton are considering similar ordi-
nances in the interest Of sanitary
regulation of milk and dairy pro-
ducts.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-20
ADDING MACHINE ROLLS CHEAP

We have in stock for the conven-
fence Of users Of adding machines, a
big stock Of paper rolls. These rolls
are made Of the best bond paper and
are absolutely free from lint. You
can buy from one to a case. Let us
have a trial order.
(31-ft) THE BOURBON NEWS.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-20
STREET LETT|NG!
BOARD OF COUNCIL, PARIS, KY.
BOURBON COUNTY.

Sealed proposals will be received
at the office of the Board of Council
in their office in the First National
Bank Building, City of Paris, Ken
lucky, and in the Council Chamber,
City Building, City of Paris, Ken
lucky, until o'clock p. m, on the
9Th day of July, 1922, to construct
Main Street, from Fourteenth Street
to Twentieth Street.
Bids will be received on vitrified
brick on six inch concrete founda-
ton, three types of street asphalt on
a six-inch foundation, bithulithic
construction on siX-inch fOunda-
ton, wood blocks and Kentucky rock
asphalt on seven inches of macadam
foundations, we'll rolled, or other
type of paved streets. Samples of
vitrified brick must be furnished.
certified check or bidders bond to
the amount of 10 per cent (1O%o) of
the total aggregate of bid must be
submitted with bid. This check to be
returned upon the execution of the
contract and the bond Of approved
surety, received as specified. In the
event bond for the faithful perform
ance OF his contract is not executed
by the successful bidder in ten DAYS
after the award is made, in that
event the sum so deposited shall be
forfeited to the City of Paris, Ken
lucky, as liquidated damages. The
deposits made by unsuccessful bid
ders shall be returned to such un-
successful bidders Immediately after
the award is made.
:. A surety company bond satisfac-
tory to the Board of Council will be
required of the successful bidder in
the sum of thirty per cent (3O%)|
of the estimated cost of the work.
The nature and extent of the bond
required will be the guarantee for
period of five years from the accept
ance of the work by the Board of
Council against any and all defects
due to defective or faulty workman
ship or material.
The surety shall be a guarantee of
Surety Company authorized to do
business in the State of Kentucky
and approved by the Board of Coun-
Gil. Drawings and specifications of
work will be on file in the office of
the City Clerk in the Firt National
Bank Building, Paris, Kentucky.
The Board Of Council reserves the
right to reject any and all bids and
also the right to award contract to
lowest and best bidder.
BOARD OF COUNCIL,
BY e. B. JANUARY,
Chairman Improvements Committee.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-20
LOST

Somewhere in Paris, on the streets
or in the stores, bevel-edged plate
glass mirror, belonging to a ladies'
handbag. Finder please leave at
THE NEWS Office.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-20
Bourbon News Advertisers Get Results
OFFICERS

OFFICERS
G. N. Manning, President
F. H. Engelken, Vice-Pres.
and Manager
j. D. VanHooser, Vice-Pres.
S "A Wallace, Sec. and Treas.
DIRECTORS
Robt. w. Bingham
c. N. Manning
L. G. Cox
Louis des Cognets
George X. Graves
F. H. Engelken
James c. Stone
j. D. VanHooser
John G.. Stoll
George R. Hunt
Samuel H. HALEY
r.. T. Anderson
Edward Hilliard
Morgan D. Hughes
j. Robt. Smith
S. A. Wallace
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-17
Special at $16.50

PLAIN coors, IS inches wide, are in pretty
blues, lemon, orange, green, bonfire, brown,
tan. etc, at 81 yard
Novelty stripes, plaids and checks are in
red, blue, green, brown and the like A good
time to get enough for striking sports frock
or skirt is now while the assortment is so
varied. SO inches wide, $50 yard.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-17
Colorful Step-Ins

are of fine striped voile in orchid,
pink, blue or white, edged with
lace. 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-17
Careless Shampooing
Spoils the Hair

Soap should be used very care
fully. il you want TO keep your
hair looking its best. Most soaps
and prepared shampoos contain TOO
much alkali. This dries the scalp,
makes the hair brittle, and ruins
1t.
The best thing for steady Use
Is Mulsificd cocoanut oil shan.poo
(which is pure and grcaseless,, , and
is better than anything else you
can use.
Two or three tcaspoonfuls of
Mulsified in cup or glass with a
little warm water is sufficient to
cleanse the hair and scalp thor
oughly. Simply moisten the hair
with water and rub it in. 1t makes
an abundance Of rich creamy
lather. which rinses out easily.
removing every particle of dust,
dirt, dandruf and excess oil. The
hair dries quickly and evenly. and
it leaves the scalp soft, and the
hair fine and silky. bright. lustrous,
fluffy and easy TO manage.
You can get Mulsified cocoanut
oil shampoo at any pharmacy. it's
very cheap. and a few ounces will
supply every member Of the family
for months. BE sure your drug
gist gives you Mulsitied.-Adv.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-17
Extra.Size Nightgowns

of durable snowy nainsook have
pretty embroidered medallions,
insertions, laces and ribbons.
They have the round or square
necks and short sleeves that
women like. Some show the
dainty castings Of material above
insertion. OF course, plenty Of
dainty nightgowns in regular
sizes at 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-17
CHAPTER iii
Tests That Fail

A ME-. the lder Of the three orphan
- 50 sisters, was happy when the opera
mouse manager said he was looking for
singer with a sweet voice. She was
ready to show him she had voice that
would win fame and fortune.
The manager led them into the opera
house. y
ho .Go on the stage and sing your
best he said.
And will you give me a thousand
dollars q night for singing for you?'
asked Anne.
,"Huh = grunted the manager.
FIRST, ! must hear your voice"
Sing simple song" whispered
Janet az Anne climbed on the stage.
sweet notes Anne sang, sweet and
simple. Then, as before, her voice rose
higher. And as it rose higher it grew
shrll and harsh.
4. Stop yelled the manager. "Stop
that horrid noise. You are driving
lolks away from my opera house"
ANA SO she was. Folks who had
come come to buy tickets for the opera heard
lhc squealing and the squalling and they
ran away as fast as they could. The
manager In his rage at losing trade,
threw his hat at Anne, and then his
cane, and then his shoes.
far down the road they halted to
catch their breath. Poor Anne wept.
49,, Never mind, dear sister," said Ma
u da, trying to console her. IT will
WIN riches with my cooking as soon as
,r,an ! can find a rich baker for n partner.
lhen ! will take care OF you and
sister Rose Marie Matilda turned
70 Janet and Jack: "Please. Fairy
SSodmothcr and Jolly Goblin, help me to
hnd my rich baker. .
y. Jack was snufing the air. His gob.
h..I ia nose had caught q message from the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-17
Envelope Chemises

are particularly dainty, especial
ly those Of barred voile trimmed
with wee tucks, French knots and
lace. Others are of pink or white
batiste in many styles. 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-17
Drawers in Extra Sizes

Durable white muslin drawers
are in regular and extra sizes,
with deep ruffies of embroidery or
lace-trimmed lawn. 81.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-17

"Ah. Ia" he cried. ~ smell fresh
cookies
Perhaps the smell comes from the
bakeshop Of AIatilda's rich baker," said
Janet. let us go and see.''
They followed the smell of the fresh
cookies and 1t led them to large
brick building little of from the main
highway. They peered within and saw
n portly baker busy at his ovens.
Janet raped on the door.
please, Mr.. Baker, this young lady
Is seeking fame and fortune with her
cooking" she said, presenting Matilda.
Will ycg take her into your shop as n
Right gladly viii I do that, &"
growled tho baker. II need u new
cook TO help me in my work. To.
gethcr We will win great riches. But
first she mnst prove her skill at cook
ing"
Matilda went to work at once, making
biscuits and cakes and cookies.
Make a pic. too whispered Jack
to her, for he remembered how deli
her home. But Matilda shook her head.
II vii show that can cook every
thing" she answered.
She put her biscuits and her cakes and
her cookies into the oven. and baked
them until they were done.
Matilda drew the trays from the oven.
Now we shall see what fine cook
you are" said the bakcr. He picked
up biscuit---it was as hard as a
rock. He looked at the cakes--they
had fallen fat. lie tasted II cookie
il was lumpy and sour.
The rich baker flew into a rage. "You
have been playing trick on me-" he
beloved. "You are no cook. You
have wasted my -four and my eggs and
my milk. Get out Of ny shop"
At that he began to pelt poor Ma
tilda with the hard biscuits, and she
fed in dismay. Her sisters and Janet
and Jack followed fast. for the baker
turned his fire Of biscuits against them,
and the rock'ike biscuits hurt when they
hit.
Never mind. dear sister, painted
Rose Marie. catching up with Ma =
tilda. 81 will win fame and fortune
with my needle. md then | will care
for you and Sister Anne
lin the next chapter Rose Marie gets
. chance to show what she can do as a
- = II H. a \