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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
DR.. SCHAFER TALKS ON
AGRICULTURAL CHANGES

DR.. os Shafer, Supt. of the Wiscon-
sin Historical Society in his Wednes-
day evening address here, touched
upon the development of Wisconsin's
leading agriculture-fro
the pioneer days to the present, in all
interesting manner.
The early settlers in southern Wis
cOnsin came to get rich off raising
wheat and while few of them achieved
their material aim they did lay the
foundation for the great common
wealth we now enjoy.
Most of the early settlers came
from New York, Vermont, Pennsyl-
vania and Ohio, and by 1850 there
were $4,000 New Workers, 10000 Yer
monters and 10000 each from Ohio
and Pennsylvania in the southern
part Of the state. The broad prairies
and open spaces appealed particular
ly to those early settlers. The i'm
plements of the day were of the same
primitive type used by wheat growers
IN Europe and Asia for centuries.
The early settlers to Grant county
avoided the prairies, going to the
streams for wood and water. 1t took
a score or more of years for the rich
.prairies to be settled up.
BY 1860 all the good wheat land
was taken up and about that time the
soil began to fail for wheat culture
and the farmers began to consider
diversified farming. Several years
preceding 1860 were bad years with
drought, but the year preceding the
Civil war was known as "The Golden
Year." with abundant rainfall and
enormous crops. Along this time i'm
proved harvesting machinery came
into use.
In 1870 came the German immigra-
ton, spreading over the southern and
eastern part of the state and adding
to the wealth of human effort being
put forth in agricultural development.
1870 marked the revolution in agri-
culture as the farmers turned to
dairying and gradually developed
cheese and butter culture. The silo
came into general use having its in
ception on Gov. Hoard's farm at FIT.
Atkinson.
"Wisconsin's agriculture now leads
the world DR.. Schafer said in clos
ing. He pointed out that it was not
better natural conditions, but better
thought and better effort which gave
our state its supremacy in the arts OF
huSbandIv
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
SPORT LOVERS STOCK
STREAMS WITH TROUT

Lovers of game fishing, the lads
who will gladly arise before dawn ana
spend the early morning hours whip
ping little springfield stream for the
elusive trout, have been active all
over the state recently planting
fingerlings. The brown trout is a
favorite in this part of the state as
it is as just as gamy and quite as
good on the table as the brook or
rainbow variety and does better,
growing faster and possessing more
endurance in the warm summer
water Careful stocking and protec-
ton will mean perpetually good fish
ing which is what all lovers of good
fishing want.
The season opened Monday and the
trout fishermen were on the various
branches al dawn with prospects of
good catch.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
ALBERT WISCO DEAD

Mr. Albert R. Wisco was born in
Germany February 20, 1852, and came
to America on February %, 1888. On
November 10, 1884 he was married to
Augusta Laak, to which union were
born five children, Anton R., of Platte
Vile: Ohio, also of Platteville; John,
who died in 1915; Ello. who died in
1902; and Ernest of McGregor, Iowa.
Mr.. Wisco's entire life since COM
ing to America has been spent in this
vicinity, where he acquired the we'll
earned reputation of being a hard
working, honest citizen. When fail
ing health made it impossible for him
to longer continue his active labors,
ne spent a portion of his time at the
home of his sons in Platteville, re-
turning to Lancaster early this
spring.
Mr.. Wisco's death occurred at his
home in Lancaster, on April p, 1922.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
YOUNG men
WANTED FOR
MILITARY CAMP
Citizen S Training
Course at Custer
This Summer

All yOun men of the ages II to II
inclusive are expected to register for
the Citizens Military Training Camps
this year. This is as much a matter
of patriotic duty as registering dur
ing the war. By signing an applica-
ton blank they are placed under no
obligations whatever to attend at any
time unless they wish to do so. This
is not local matter but includes all
available men in the United States.
The camp for the 9Th Corps Area
WISCONSIN, Illinois, and Michiganl
will be held at Camp Custer, Michi-
gan, August to September 2. All
expenses including transportation
both ways are paid by the govern
meent
The purpose of the camps is to fur
nish young Americans a chance to
secure a military training under
favorable conditions, and to so de-
velOp them physically, mentally and
morally as to increase their ability
to render service to their country in
time of need.
Application blanks should be filled
out at once. They can be obtained
from the commanders of the local
American Legion Posts, the prlnci-
pals of the high schools or from my
Office. Further information may also
be obtained fro mthe same sources.
No applications will be received after
May 31st.
Every resident of every one Of the
three states within this Corps area
should take pride in trying to make
his particular state lead every other
in its support of the camps.
There will be a bulletin published
from the headquarters of the 9Th
corps area fl ON time to time showing
the relative percentage of applicants
from the various counties and it will
be Of keen interest to all those who
believe in this to see what portions
of this corps area and what particu-
lar counties within that portion Of
the corps area manifest the keenest
interest in the camps.
Grant county has always been fore
most in response when called upon
to perform some patriotic duty. Now
ltogether-"Let's Col" lover the
Top!" for a 100 per cent registration.
w. w. PRETTS, M. D.,
Chairman of the Committee for Grant
County.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
BUILDING BOOM
FOR LANCASTER
DUE THIS YEAR
of DOL
lars for Home
Improvements

With a pent-up desire for new
buildings held in check for several
years, a building boom is imminent
in Lancaster. During the war build
ing was not permitted and immediate
ly after the war costs were prohibit
tive. Now, however, materials them
selves are lower than they have been
in decade. Shingles, for instance,
can be bought at Sc. Six dollar
shingles have been off the market for
years and the price is low consider
ing that high freights are counted IN
this. In fact the lumber jobbers to
stimulate trade have absorbed the adj
mittedly high freights making lumber
prices average or below normal.
The Lancaster municipal building
and theatre for which contracts have
been let is the biggest indication of
the boom. This project, voted i'll
1916, has been held up for six years
waiting for lower prices. The people
now feel that the time is ripe for
building and the general hope is that
building will proceed at once.
The new Presbyterian church,
another project held up for lower
costs, is now und4r way. This will
be a handsome brick structure and a
credit to the city.
The local yards report consider
able number of orders on hand with
a prospect of many more as the sea-
son opens. Some Of the present plans
for buildings are:
Will Henkel, elegant two-story resi-
dence on his property in Lancaster
August Kroening 26X26 tWo-story
residence in second ward.
NJ. w Hanks new residence on lot
near VIII Carter place in third ward.
Herman SchWantes, new house
28X30, on Beetown road
Thos. Blackbourne, cottage, west Of
city limits.
Paul Knoke Of So. Lancaster is put
ting up a house and other buildings.
VIM. Bruss and Chas. Block have
completed handsome new homes near
the new high school site.
Smaller work is under way for:
Mrs. Allen and Ed Kiley, garages;
Ed. Govier, Little Grant, new hog
house; JOS. Se,pp, porch and sun par
lOr on home in second ward. Chas.
Knapp, So Lancaster barn.
Lancaster is short about $250,O00 in
homes and also needs numerous
business houses. A crying need III
this city is a building and loan
society to enable worthy people to
acquire homes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
COMMISSION TO
FURNISH 1922 ROAD DATA

The Wisconsin Highway Commits
sion is prepared to furnish highway
service map somewhat on the same
plan as furnished in 1921.
The commission will publish a
state trunk highway map 40x45
inches showing in colors the jobs
under construction throughout the
state. Construction jobs that offer no
impeachment to travel are shown in
green and those closed to traffic are
shown in red. The detours aroma
such closed construction jobs are
also shown in green. In other words
those roads shown in green may be
travelled and those shown in red are
closed.
The information is forwarded each
Monday from each of the nine divis-
ions of the commission The infor-
nation is Immediately transferred
to the blank maps and the maps are
mailed to the subscribers on Wednes-
day, who will receive the same not
later than Thursday of each week,
which gives their patrons the infOr
nation for weekend trips
The service this season will extend
over a period Of twenty weeks begin
ming about May Is and ending about
October Is. The charge for such SER
vice will be $40 for the season, which
amount is estimated to be the actual
cost of such service to the commits
sion.
In addition to the payment of the
fee above mentioned, the subscribers
must agree to furnish a frame on
which to mount the weekly maps and
give the maps suitable location
where the public may have access to
the same. They must agree to
promptly replace the old map by the
new map each week upon receipt of
the same or the service will be dis
continued by the commission, as it
does not wish any out of date may to
be before the public.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
PEN PICTURE OF CHARLIE

The Dubuque Times-Journal in
commenting upon the retirement
from banking circles of c. H. Bas-
ford, Lancaster, gives, the following
good pen portrait of Charlie;
C. H. Basford, for years president
of the Peoples State Bank, prior to
that time cashier, of the Lancaster
State Bank, handed in his resignation
giving advancing years as the reason
for retirement from active duty. MI
Basford was in the mercantile busl-
ness before entering the banking
business. Courtesy, direct and hon
est methods, persistent attention to
details made him master OF his call
ing and we'll liked among the people
many of whom regret his departure
from his, accustomed desk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
PLATTEVILLE FARMER
FOUND DEAD IN CHAIR

FAYETTEVILLE, Wis., a m
Arthur was found dead in his chair
at his residence Thursday noon. He
had suffered from asthma for many
years. His death occurred while his
wife was purchasing medicine for
him. Mr.. Arthur was a retired farm
or and a pioneer resident of this To-
cality. Funeral services were con-
Quoted Saturday afternoon by the
Rev. William c. Tyrell of the PRINT
tive Methodist church.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
DEATH OF LITTLE BOY

A sad death occurred in a North
Lancaster home Sunday night when
Clarence Emler, S-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Emler and an only
child, gave up the struggle for life
and slipped into eternity. Clarence
was i'll for several weeks with a COM
plant that proved to be septicemia
affecting the head. Funeral services
will be held at the Congregational
church today with burial at Hillside.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
OBTAINS DIVORCE ON
N-SUPPORT GROUNDS

Mrs. Katharine Cook, wife of Bert
Cook, obtained a divorce from her
spouse in court Monday on grounds
of cruelty, non-support and deser-
ton. Mrs. Cook said she married
Cook in Beetown in 1897 and had
supported him since She said he
left her at Cassville last fall, intimat-
ing that a divorce would suit him.
Mrs. Cook said that Mr.. Cooks pos
session consisted of a dog. She is now
second cook in a st. Paul hospital.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
Alloys GRIMM DEAD

Alloys Grim, 50, old and respected
resident of Cassville, died at his home
there last Tuesday. The funeral was
delayed until Sunday to allow absent
children to be present. The services,
under Masonic auspices, were attend
ed by visiting brethren from Lancas-
ter. Beetown, Glen Haven and other
points,
Mr.. Grimm leaves six children.
They are: Mrs. David Cheeseman of
Washington; Mrs. Anna Bean of
Minneapolis; Mrs. Harry Robinson,
La Crosse; Phil and Frank. Mrs.
Grimm died 16 years ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
CHEST CLINIC DATES SET
FOR GRANT COUNTY

The Grant County Chapter of the
American Red Cross have received
the following schedule for the Free
Chest Clinics from the Wisconsin
Anti-Tuberculosis Association. Peo-
pie DESTROYS OF availing themselves of
this free examination should locate
the town they will go to and then re-
member the date:
Muscoda, May s.
Fennimore, May g.
Cassville, May 10.
Lancaster, May IL and II.
Bloomington, May IS.
Platteville, May Is and 16.
Hazel Green, May II.
ALICE E. KRUGER,
Executive Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
FINISHING TOUCHES ARE
MADE ON SCHOOL PLANS

Architects Parkinson & Docken-
dorff, La Crosse, are now putting Inc
finishing touches on the plans Tor tAe
new Lancaster high school and II Is
expected that bids will be called foF
next month, The plan calls Tor
e2-story III shaped building, beng IN
fact two buildings with a center con-
nection The building Will mouse 4oo
to 500 pupils. providing school room
for years to come even though eN-
perience shows that new hlgh
school means an increase in atten-
dance The plan includes recitation
and study rooms. auditorium AMI
stage, gymnasium and provision Tor
a junior high school Work II start
81 tbis wear would mean a building
ready by the fall of 1923.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
SAVANT MAKES PLEA
FOR WILD FLOWERS

Wild flowers should not be picked
or they will eventually be extermi
mated. declared DR.. ]. C. Elson, head
of the physical education department
of the University in short talk
Tuesday to the Girl Reserve Advisers
at the Madison Y. w. C. A. The sub
ject of DR.. Elson's talk was IRE
creating Through Nature" and he ac-
companied his discourse with a
variety of lantern slides of boy-scout
life, wild flowers, and birds. He ex-
planned each. picture, telling how he
took it, and the characteristics of the
flower or bird.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
DIR. PRETTS IN CHARGE OF
CITIZENS TRAINING CAMP

Dr. w. w Pretts of Platteville has
been appointed by the Commanding
General of the 9Th Corps Area, as
Chairman of the Committee for Grant
County, to secure applicants for at
tendance in the Red, White, and Blue
courses to be given this year at the
Citizens Military Training camps.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
M'MAHON APPOINTMENT
WILL BE CONFIRMED

Congressman John M. Nelson has
recommended VIM. Mcmahon as Lam
caster postmaster, sending the recon-
mendation to the United States senate
for official confirmation. The Civil
Service reported favorably on two
names-Mr. Mcmahon and c. w.
Jewell Mr.. Nelson chose Mr.. Nc
Mahon. Mr.. Mcmahon is making an
earnest effort to give the Lancaster
patrons good service and is deserving
of the congratulations he is bound to
leceive over the official appointment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
BISHOP BLOOMINGTON P. M.

Arthur C. Bishop, incumbent in the
Bloomington postoffice, has received
word of his re-appointment by Cong.
Nelson. Mr.. Bishop received his first
appointment from President Wilson.
He received a strong endorsement
from the local business firms and was
able to capture the office again in
spite of his political affiliations.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
ROADS GETTING GOOD

Patrol highways all over the county
are now rounding up in fine shape
ana 1922 auto traffic is now on in
earnest. The new road the county
has built down the hill from below
Tennyson to Platte river fat above
the Dickeyville bridge is in wonder
full shape When the bridge and ap-
proaches are completed it will be pos
,ible 10 motor TO Dubuque in an hour
by this route.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
FARM BTREAT MEETING

Mr.. Taylor, in charge Of the farm
bureau organization work was in
Lancaster Monday putting up adver-
Using for the meeting to be held at
HYDE hall tomorrow evening. Mr..
TAYLOR said the drive for membership
had been successful so far, predicting
that in one township, Hickory Grove,
rs per cent of the farmers viii JOIN.
C. E. Tuffley, former county ofhclal,
is the county organization director.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03

The Grant County Shorthorn Breed
ers have been issued a call by L. d.
Eastman, Secretary, asking them TO
meet at the county agents office Sat
urdav, May 6. Important matters
will be discussed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
ANOTHER CANDIDATE
FOR SHERIFF IN RACE

Candidates for sheriff are getting
as thick as blackberries. The latest
is Walter Vesperman, ex-service man
and farmer Mr.. Vesperman is def
nitcly in the race and has received
promises of warm support.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
THESE MAY WE'D

Herman Bast and Hazel Nehls, FL
lenboro.
Edmund Burrows and Eva Mayne,
Baglev.
Martin Palmer and Mabel Shift
man, Potosi.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03

Fred Bracket and son have INSTALL
ed a MAMMOTH power iron planef
capable % planning block OF iron
30x3O inches and six feet III length.
This machine came from Chicago and
was installed couple OF weeks ago.
n will be used in finishing on the
Bracket mortiser for when there IS
a ready sale.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-05-03
FENNIMORE VETERAN DEAD

Reason ]. Weaver, aged 80, a Civil
war veteran and Odd Fellow, died
Sunday night at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Henry Sheedy. Burial
will be at Nagel cemetery today.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-01-11


Firsta Ir4t i i s. sss.ss
sc1xA11oNN1o11 III 1IHfd or pEfI-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 81
@ss state 61 (sustAvas NoN1, Deeedent
~ state OF IN fiinesota;. County 4of Kan
ms Probate Court as 5sz2s
In heaMatter&O Of the Estate of Gust
saNasN0id. DecedeIit
s; The State Sof Minnesot to all persons
interested in the granting sof sadministra-
;tiOn Of the estate of said decedent: = The
petttiQns Of e.. E.. Erickson having been
nled In lis. court representing that
0ustaVa 5NOid. then a. resident. Of the
County. of KandiyOhi, State of + Mime
sotaSsdied y intestates:on the 18th day of
I'll and praying that let
tiers Of administration OF her estate be
granted to Ell. Guam and the court
having fixed 81 he y time and place for
hearing said petttfon; Therefore, You,
and Ia CHI off Y0u,s are hereby cited and
EreQu1red to show cause, III any you have,
BEFORE this: court at the Probate Court
i Rooms in the Court House inE the City
EosfWillmar.S in-zthe County of Kandiyo-
Eht,. State OF g Minnesota on the 9Th day
I of5@February,SSl 1922, at 20 clock r. NJ,
|WkXssaid petit should not be granted
H. w ftne4s, the Judg Of said Court, and
the Seal of said g urt, : t his IL tn day of
iSJauuary..5 1922. @z 81
.s2- 5Ssz5. i ID "a ANpERsoN,
7 (Co,art seal) =.=
CHARLES JOHNSON, ESQ ,as$ziy5ss sa<
Attorney for Petitioner.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-01-11
court Seal) g .IES.
CHARLES JOHNSON, Esq,
Attorney for Petitioner. 5
Is, ~ (First pub. Dec. S21-4t;T5
CtTATI0N ron HEARING. on HETI-
E10N FOR PROBATE OF WILL.

AAVAS 4 W. &~VA038A& V8 d" 1914
Estate of Hans e. When. .Decedent.
& State Of Minnesota, County Of Kan
diyuht In Probate Court..Tt7s ~ Is.
In. the Matter Of the. Estate Of Hans
e. When, Decedent.
The State of Mime so ia TO all persons
Interested In the allowance and probate
of the will Of said decedent: The petit
ton of Martha Bredeson being duly filed
in this court representing that Hans d.
When, then a resident ofzthe County of
Kandiyohi, State of Minnesota, died on
the 18th day Of December, 1921, leaving
q last will and testament which is pre-
scented to this court with, said petition,
and praying that said instrument be al
lowed as the last will and testament Of
said .decedent, and .that,fletters Tesla
mentary be issued thereon to bernhard
Bredeson; Now, Therefore, You, and
each Of you,: are hereby cited and re-
quired to show cause if any you have,
before this court. at the. Probate. Court
-Willmar, County of Kan6iiyohi, State
Of Minnesota, on the 10Th day of jan
uary, 1922, at 2 o'clock F.. NJ, why the
prayer Of said petition should not be
granted. ~ ~ Il - O. a. d: + 4
Witness the Honorable, II. o: Gilbert,
Judge. Of said court. and the seal. Of said
court, this 10th day of December, 1921.
= IDA A. SANDERSON,
Clerk of Probate Court.
Court sSeal) y. - ::=z::ss,.;:
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court seal) 80: 81 :,
- (First pub 8 Jan. 4, 1929
CITATION FOE HEARING on PET1
TON FOE ADMINISTRATION.

CITATION FOE HEARING. ON PETIT
Z10N FOE AD11IN1ST1AT1ON.
Estate of Martin Ellingboe, Decedent
State. Of Minnesota, Countyeef Kandi-
yohi, In Probate Court: s. $s..sssss:z. <
In the Matter of the Estate of Martin
ElHngbOe, @Decedent.
The State Of Minnesotasto all persons
interested lin the granting of admins
tration of the estate Of said decedent.
The petition Of Anna @Ellingboe having
that MARTIN Ellingboe, then a resident
of the County of Kandiyohi, State Of
M Mn n died intestate on the 10th
letters Of administrations Of s his estate
be granted to p. A: Gandrud; and the
for hearing said petition, Therefore.
You, and Each of You, are hereby cited
and required to show cause, if any you
have. before this court, at the Probate
Court Rooms. in: the courthouse in the
City Of Willmar, in the County Of Kan
dtyohi, State Of Minnesota. on the 3Oth
day OF January, 1922, at 2 O'clock p. M :,
Whyi said petition should not be granted.
Witness: the Judge of said Court and
the Seal Of said Court this 31st day of
December, 1921. s.
81 49, .:. IDA A sANDERsON,
Gvd,,rt Scot, st'c4A. = = coA1e.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-01-11
(First pub Jan 4-4t) IS
CITATION T0R HEARING OH FINAL
ACCOUNT AND FOR D18TRIBU.


Estate Of Frank A Nelson, also known
ASIA Nelson, Decedent.
State of Minnesota County of Kan
.diyohi: In Probate Court.
lns the Matter Of the Estate OF Frank
IA Nelson, also known as #. "A. Nelson,
5Decedent. 81:
The. State Of Minnesota to all persons
Interested lin the final account and dis
;tEtbutionS of the estate of said decedent:.
The representAtivez0f the above named
Edecedent, having filed IN this court his
final account 3Of the administration Of
the estate OF said sdeeedent, together
with his petition pray1og forth adjust
5ment and allowance.o OF said final account
and for distribution of the residue of
ssadd. estate to the persons thereunto en-
Stltled; Therefore, You, and Each OF gu,
are hereby cited and required to show
catfse,Stf any you have, before this court
at the Probate Court Rooms In the
courthouse inxsthes &C ity OF Willmar in
the county Of Kandiyohi, State of MIN
,nesota, on the 3 s 9th day Of s. January,
81 81 At q clock p. NJ, why said petit
/ t1ons should not be- granted &. 80 20
"a Hitness,t the Judge Of safdscou and
the Seal Of said court, this 3rd5 day Of
IDA AZ 8ANDERsoN,
Clerk of Probate Court.
Fc eS1efa Is a155lo IS & %
J Attorney for PetitioneI.