Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-03-28
POTOSI EVENTS
General Items of Interest
Gathered by Our Special
Correspondent.
Another Old.Timer Passes AWAY,

here a few days ago that Alfred
Thomas had died at Santa Anna, Cali
fornia, Thursday, March 18th, follow
ing an operation for gall stone anG
was So years of age. Alfred Thomas
was the eldest child of the late Mr..
and Mrs James Thomas, who came
to these regions in about the year
1870. He grew to manhood here, and
everyone knew and had a good word
for Alfred Thomas.
He was married to a Miss Lickel,
whose parents lived in the town of
EIlenbOro They made their home in
Buena Vista, in town of Potosi,' ana
here they raised an intelligent fam
lily of two sons and two daughters,
who with their aged mother mourn
the death Of devoted and loving hus-
band and father. He is also mOurned
by one brother, e. Glenn Thomas of
POtosi, now temporarily at Butte,
Montana. One sister, Mrs. Ida Bolton
of Colorado. Also by four cousins,
Wesley G. Hymer of Potosi, Horace
Hymer of Lancaster, Mrs. Elizabeth
Foster and Miss Mary Ennor of El
Paso, Texas.
A number of years ago Mr.. Thomas
and family removed from Potosi and
settled at Red Oak, Iowa, where Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas continued to reside
prior to their removal to California
a few years ago, where they went to
seek relief for Mr.. Thomas failing
health, but age was against him and
he passed to the inevitable.
Legion TO Hold Bazaar and Dance.
The local post of the American Lee
gion will hold a bazaar and dance in
POtOsi Tuesday evning, April 3, and
all. preparations are being made to
make this a browning event. The
boys will certainly have the support
of the community as is evidenced by
the fact that SO many are taking an
active interest to make the bazaar
and dance long to be remembered.
The bazaar will be in the Woodman
hall, and the dance in the Garage hall.
A donated supper by the citizens Will
be served at the WOOdman hall. The
Musical Pals Orchestra will make the
music for the dance, and they know
how to do it.
The Legion boys will spare no pain
to make it pleasant for everyone who
attends the functions, and all posi-
BILE care will be taken to prevent any
unpleasantness that may arise to mar
the pleasures of anyone. Don't forget
the day and the date, and don't hest
tate to be there and give the boys a
benefit. They are deserving of your
assistance.
Miscellaneous Shower.
miscellaneous gift shower was |
very pleasant social event that took
place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. |
Tony Hurst Tuesday evening, March |
18th. The occasion was in honor of |
Mrs Hurst's sister, Miss Freda |
Kreiser and Joseph Linden of Platte
vile, who will embark on the sea of
matrimony at Platteville Tuesday, |
April 3. About fifty guests enjoyed
the pleasures of the evening and !
shOwered the young couple with many !
useful and beautiful presents A de-
licious luncheon, consisting of sand
witches, pickles, cake, ice cream and |
coffee was served. The guests when !
departing to their homes wished the |
near future bride and groom much |
happiness on their matrimonial yoy-
age
Results Of Village Caucus.
At a village caucus held Monday
evening, the following nominations
were made for the several offices to |
be voted for April 8:
President OF Board of Trustees
W. c. Hymcr.
Trustees. two years.. G. Ed |
wards, r. Fl. Durley and Frank Bode. |
Clerk-Harry e. Pluemer.
Treasurer.-W A. Schumacher
Assessor Wilmott
Justice Of the Peace.-Sam Will
mott
Constable.-Harry Grosser
Band Making Headway.
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progressing fine, and Mr.. NJ ]. Regain |
expects to stage the band in must
cal concert along about the middle of |
May. The business men Of Potosi are
taking an interest in the band to the |
extent Of pIedgins' a weekly donation |
of mOnev tor the expenses.
Undergoes Second Operation.
The latest from Rochester, Mimi, !
is that Ambrose SeatOu had under |
gone another operation. ana that his !
condition is not as hopeful as it was
a week ago. Should he safely pass
through the ordeal Of this last apera- |
ton he will require hospital care for
some time. His friends. of whom he |
has many, are OBVIOUSLY awaiting ia
vorable reports as to his condition,
and sincerely hope that he may fully
recover and return home to attend to
his business affairs.
Local News Briefs.
Mrs Clarence Zenz visited in Bag
ley from Tuesday to Saturday with
her brother, Mr.. and Mrs. Schmitz
and wife.
August Roesch from the north part,
has filed petition with the town
clerk to have his name placed on the
ballot as a candidate for chairman of
the town board Of supervisors. This |
is the only opposition on the ballot.
Mrs. Henry Winkler, residing
half mile southeast of the village, is |
very sick due to kidney trouble de-
veloping into commissions. At this |
writing her condition shows slight |
improvement and her many friends !
sincerely hope for q speedy recovery. |
Mrs. Winkler is not young, and is |
very corpulent woman, which may |
have a tendency of prolonging her ill |
ness.
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