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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07
CASSvILLE and
NEARBY ITEMS

j. K. White, proprietor OF the CasS-
vile Beverage Co., with his family
motored to Apple River, ILL.,, Saturday,
where they visited over Sunday with
Mrs. Whites parents.
Geo. w. Foehringer went to Dubu-
que Thursday, where he underwent g
thorough X-Ray examination. He
may later decide to submit to an OPP
Grafton and thus gain relief from gail
bladder troubles.
Halloween passed off unusually
quiet in Cassville this year, for which
the young folks are entitled to credit.
They confined their pranks to soaping
windows. There was no property
damage as is usually the case, and
really the GHOSTS" behaved them
selves exceptionally we'll.
A number from this village went to
Lancaster Friday to attend the trial
of G. H. Basford in the Peoples State
Bank case.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Friedlein,
neWlyweds, are making arrangements
to move on the John Habermann farm
near Sandy Hook The present ten
ant, Ernest Donaldson, decided to quit
farming and sold his interest in the
stock and grain to Mr. Friedlein, VINO
is now looking after matters there.
Dr. L. B. Bernhard bagged a swell
Canadian goose while out hunting
Friday evening. 1t is rare bird IN
these parts and DOC" is justly proud
of his trophy, which assures him and
his family swell Thanksgiving din
ner.
Postmaster Dietrich made bust
ness trip to Dubuque Thursday.
At a meeting of the E. F. U. lodge
last Tuesday evening at which the
members enjoyed a pot-luck supper
and a social morning, it was decided
to resume the card parties which were
so popular last season. The first card
party will be held on Tuesday, Nov.
Is, and bi-weekly thereafter.
Picture Garden theatre had pleas
ant surprise for its patrons Sunday
when a radio concert was provided IN
connection with the regular movie
program. Connections were made
from the G. A. Klindt home just across
the street.
A. G. Bennett, who recently pur-
chased the OsgOod restaurant and
confectionery, has vacated his old
stand which was bought by Glen Ash
lock- Glen has been making some
substantial improvements since he ac-
quired the property and intends, also,
to put in new glass front, besides
removing the partitions on the first
floor and converting the whole into
one store room. Similar changes and
alterations will be made by L. +.
Grimm, who takes possession of the
Ashlock building.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07
The New Testament as q
Corner Stone OF Business.

AS no newspaper office could be run
without Bible in its library, so no
other business should without this in
spired work as it's highest reference
and directing power.
The corner stone of the Old Tesla
ment is the Mosaic law. This law, the
ten commandments, comprise a deca-
log of human life. In simple words it
embraces model conduct and points
the way to a clear conscience and
happiness.
The corner stone of the New Tesla
ment is the life of Jesus. Regrettably,
the apostolic writer's have given us out
a few fragments of Jesus life and
saysings. But these fragments are
the richest in literature.
Modern business, wisely administer
ed and with foundations to last must
be built upon the Golden Rule. The
Golden Rule is built upon the life of
Jesus. Summed up, successful bust
ness must be built upon service. Sum-
med up, service is built upon the Gold
en- Rule.
Successful business men know this.
Processing Christians or not, they
recognize that the creed of Jesus must
be taken into business and then car
ried out In so doing they, insensibly
perhaps, become processing Christians.
Any business using the New Tesla
ment for it's corner stone will thrive.
None need be ashamed of saying it is
doing,so.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07
CERTAIN PHASES
OF H.ALLOWE'EN
OPEN DISGRACE

Halloween spooks invaded Lancas-
ter Wednesday night and the dawn Oh
the next morning found many evlden-
ces of their pranks. The court yard
cemetery devoted to local celebrities
or poor boys who became famous,
was considerably augmented and a
number of new citizens found them
selves among the list OF the lampoon-
ed. The quips were clever and caused
considerable amusement.
The evening party list was large
and with "dress ups" for the occasion
a good time was INDUCED in. Small
bows also had their usual fun with tic
taos and other Halloween devices.
One evidence of the night was dis
gushing and deserves denouncing IN
the strongest terms. Parties who de-
serve prosecution covered various
walks, signs and windows with OBJ
scene inscriptions and pictures of the
yilest character indicating the putr1d
character of the authors minds.
Acts of this nature should not be
tolerated for a minute in decent
community. Regardless of the ex-
pense the city should be properly po-
Iced to prevent a repetition OF such
disgraceful and low-lived actions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07
Hate is Forgotten
German Need UppermOSt.

Five years ago, asked to help Ger
many, the average American would
probably have replied: Let them go
to h" Today he is lending not
unsympathetic ear and interest in Ger
manys troubles. SO soon is hate for
gotten. 1t is better SO.
Today we are asked to contribute to
a fund for saving starving German
babes. We believe this need should De
looked into and, if genuine, America
should help.
Germany's troubles are due TO
chaos. In many respects she is not
the worst off of European countries.
Apparently she has the most million
aires. Apparently her industry is in
good shape. Seemingly her greatest
weakness lies in her political collapse.
Her people, ungoverned, are wander
ing. The German works best when
things are tidy and secure. He does
not stand chaos.
We believe the Germans should ask
for what the pow ers did with force to
France after Napoleon fall. When
she throws up her hands she should
ask outside stable governments to
come in and lay out a plan for her
This plan should be formed in view of
Germany's good and not her downfall
Tt should be formulated also for what
is best for other countries. The two
things go hand in hand. AS no man
can see neighbor suffer without hurt
to himself so no country can see an
other suffer and die without harm to
all
If German determination was essen
tial the time to do it was at the close
of the war when hate ran at white
heat. Today the world cannot murder
a nation in cold blood. Indifference
accomplishes this.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07
SCHOOL
CONSTRUCTION

Tuesday, Oct. 80, 1923, will go down
in Royal Neighbor history as pertain
ing to Grant county, Wisconsin, as the
date of most interesting and sue
cessful school of instruction held at
Lancaster, the county capitol. Repre-
sentatives were in attendance from
Camps at Fennimore, Boscobel, Mont
fort, Cuba City, Platteville, Hazel
Green, Ellenboro, Mt Hope, Patch
Grove, Bloomington, Bagley, Beetown,
Cassville, Glen Haven, North Andover
and Potosi.
The afternoon session opened at 2
o'clock with a cordial address of well
come by Neighbor Nellie Mink, Ora
Gle of the local Camp. Response by
Leona Smith of Fennimore. All
Neighhors in attendance were partic-
ularly pleased with the present of Su-
preme Oracle, Eva Childs, beloved
Mother" of Eva Camp No. 1904. Lam
caster and visiting district deputy, AL
lie Barret, Of BaraboO. Neighbor
Childs is the distinguished head of the
largest fraternal and Insurance or
ganization of women in the world.
These officers were introduced in
proper form and after beautiful re-
spouse, Neighbor Childs assumed
charge as teacher of the school So
intense was the interest that an
nouncement of supper was heard re-
luctantly. Almost the entire assembly
repaired to Hyde's hall, where a de-
lightful chicken pie supper was serv-
ed under efficient direction of the
Methodist men of the city.
The evening session convened at
7:3O and the ritualistic work was
given in a highly commendable man
ner. The white gowned members of
our local degree staff were at their
best, and the grace and accuracy d
their work called out many compi-
nents from the two hundred and fifty
members present. A class of nine
(Trrn IN mage fourN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07
COURT ADJOURNS;
JURYEXCUSED; ALL
CASES TRLEDLATER

Circuit court stands adjourned and
jurors are excused until further no
tice. Judge Smalley and reporter are
in RichIand Center this week and the
judge may not hear cases here until
some time in December.
A new judge will be called in by
Judge Smalley soon to hear three
cases where affidavits of prejudice
have been filed One is the state VS..
l.. A Clark, another the state VS..
Adolph Johnson, BoscObel man ac-
cused Of liquor selling, another a
Muscoda telephone case, and another
a Cuba City case where Mr.. Smalley
was concerned in previous litigation.
How soon these cases will come up
is not known. At present writing it
looks as though the Clark case would
be held in allegiance for several weeks.
When it comes up different judge
than Smalley will hear it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07
Flashes
'Iife is Short-TeI the TRUTH
Lancaster PlatteViIIe
Hard Road Link.

Our county board at it's session next
week will be asked to provide funds
for permanent hard road connecting
Platteville and Lancaster This road,
16 miles in length, already has
stretches of macadan. The plan is to
connect the stretches and furnish a
continuous all-weather road between
the two largest cities Of Grant county.
The advantages Of having hard
roads into the county seat from the
four main points of the compass are
obvious. At present it is practically
impossible for people having business
at the county seat during the winter
months to get here. Either they de-
pend upon slow and insufficient train
service or drive team. Either is I'M
satisfactory.
Eventually, we hape that all sections
Of the county will be able to travel to
the county seat over a good allweath
er road The Immediate need is a per-
manent road from Platteville and The
Herald sincerely hopes the county
board will take favorable. action.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07
WORRY OVER
EAMIL YDRIVES
WOMAN INSANE

Mrs. Otto Bierman, aged Sc, Platte
vile, was committed to Mendoza We'd
nesday following examination by DrS.
Schuldt and Oettiker. Mrs. Bierman,
wife of an inmate of Waupun, suffers
from delusions. These delusions, %he
doctors state, were brought about by
family cares and worries. She has six
children, the youngest six years of
age Hard work and worry brought
about her sad state. Bierman Was
''sent up a year ago last February on
his conviction for the theft of ginseng
from the Tracy place. He escaped
the following sumner and was at large
for several months when captured at
his home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07

TRIAL SIDELIGHTS

The penitcntiary doors yawned
open last week to enclose c. H. Bas-
ford and then swung sut--without
the prisoner.
Mr. Basfords demeanor during his
trial was calm and unrufled If he
felt anxiety he failed to show it. He
chewe' gum, except when on the
stand and sat quietly hunched in his
chair. On the stand he answered
the questions with deliberation and
took his time when the ice seemed
slippery. Then he would ask to
have the question repeated before
answering, or II can't remember"
Prosecuting Attorney Carthew,
seemingly had the strongest case
and handled it in mastery man
ner-and lost Never was Carthew
in better form. Using every pitfall
of legal craft in cross examination,
and striking the heights of oratory
as he invoked respect for law and
order, or elucidated the responsible
ty of positions of trust In pouring
the cold iron" into man at the
docket, Carthew has no superior.
But at his best he spoke in almost
whisper as he closed and summed up
before the jury. His words, barely
heard, rang with sincerity. Still
Basford went forth a free man.
S. H. Taylor and A. w. Kopp,
seemingly with a weaker case, made
the most of it. Mr.. Taylor quietly
opened for his client after the state
had closed it's testimony. The de-
Tense had previously waived stating
its case before the testimony open
ed. Mr.. Taylor said his client after
taking the money was like a man
who had taken hold of a lions tail
he did not know how to let CO.
Mr.. Kopp, perhaps the county's
best orator, ran the scale of pathos
as he pleaded for the prisoner at the
bar. He pictured Basford as an old
man trying to stem two younger
men and who had foolishly, out
purely Numbered in the effort. He
brought forth points unsupported
with telling effect. With the odds
apparently against him Kopp went
to his task with all his powers and
|-Basford> went forth free man.
l.. A Clark, on the witness stand,
|retaliated with spirit when Kopp
asked him if he was not under ar
rest in the court for Peoples State
Bank defalcations. "That has never
been proven" Clark retorted Later
asked if he was guilty of the offenSe
charged, Clark emphatically replied,
81 am not"
Human interest runs high at
trial like this, where the principals
are men of prominence and wide
acquaintance. Owing to the bank
failure shortly preceding Basford's
arrest the public linked him with the
banks troubles, and as result the
court room was crowded. Back in
the big crowd was tall figure,
man who lost heavily when the bank
blew up. He symbolized the de-
faulters' nemesis, the wronged de-
positor. Every word no matter how
quietly uttered, was heard by him.
One could have heard a pin drop
when Clark testified that Basford
burned the bands in the CRATE when
he brought back the first $4,000.
Basford claimed he took the bands
off and dropped them in the waste
basket. his matter of bands-seem-
ingly mportant-meant whether
or not Chas. H. Basford returned the
original money, or substituted other
money. Upon those bands might
have hung his conviction or acquit-
tai.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07
Suppressing
HOOdluniSnl.

Disgraceful acts such as were evil
denced here Halloween indicate de-
cadence in moral principles. They IN
dictate depravity defiant and unafrald
of prosecution.
In dealing with weakness one
should be tolerant. When one sees
good fellow drunk he should help him
home and in bed When he hears
someone slandered he should remem-
Der the moral precept: Let him who
is without sin cast the first stone In
general we would not like to see
community so straight-laced that 1t
puts the man with good general aV-
erage of conduct in the stocks when
he makes misstep.
But weakness is one thing and de-
generacy another. The only way to
deal with the degenerate is to step Oh
him. He may be the victim OF deprav-
ed tastes and unable to restrain him
self. If so he should be locked up and
treated in the proper place, Certainly
he should not be allowed to run loose
and annoy decent people.
The people of Lancaster and THIS
includes the city officials will not toll
crate hoodlumism, indecency and de-
generacy. Persons of any age not in
clined to follow the rules are hereby
given notice Cut it out and do ii
now.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07
FARM BUREAU
HEAD IN WEST
BUYING ALFALFA

Hugh Harper left Thursday for Red
Cedar, Wis, where he transacted per-
sonal business. From there Mr.. Harp
er went on to South Dakota with the
intent of buying alfalfa hay for farm
bureau members.
No. 1 first and second cutting can
be bought at So to s14 per ton f. o. b.
loading point Freight will amount
to IS to SO. The Farm bureaus of
the county are pooling and several
counties will combine on these pools
so that all told a train load of Dakota
hay will be sold in Grant and La Fay
cite counties.
Hugh is expected home this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07
EXTRAS Avn HERALD OFFICE

Feeling there would be a demand
for extra papers this week the Herald
has printed a number of extra copies.
Call at once for what you want, as
they will go fast.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07

Deputy Sheriff D. C. Johnson, was
incapacitated last week from attend
ing to his duties at court by severe
attack of lumbago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07
MONITOR MAN
WINS SUIT OVER
BANK FAILURE

A circuit court jury last week held
for defendant in the case of the Mont
fort Motor Co. VS.. Thos. r. Webster
former president of the Montfort State
Bank. The company claimed that Mr.
Webster had told an office girl on
June 8, 1922, that the bank was as
sound as ever. The young woman
then deposited the sum of $1,771.9S.
A day or so later the bank closed when
the cashier disappeared. The jury
answered mo" to the following ques-
ton:
Did defendant on June s, 1922, when
plaintiffs representative appeared at
Montfort State Bank, state to her
that said bank was as good as it ever
was?
Asked if the bank was insolvent
that day the jury said "yes."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07

The Women's Club meets with Mrs.
Granville, Nov. Z.
d. T. Parker, commissioner of bank
ing, issued a statement last week
which signifies increasing prosperity
in wisconsin Mr.. Parker states that
bank deposits increased $46,8S3. 1864
during the year ending Sept. IA. Bank
deposits are a reliable business bar
ometer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-07

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El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1923-02-03

I'm case asombroso de cirugia es el
de John Eickenberger, a quien es-
tandO totalmente ciego Sc le colo
caron las pupilas vivientes de un
hombre muerto, y We ahora al ma
tural. Els esta Ia operaci6n mas
asombrosa que hasta Ia fecha sc
haya podido llevar a cabc, y fue
realizada por un especialista on los
Estados Unidos.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
COLISEUM

Alton Dwan's production, THE
Gllmpses OF the sloon." Paramount
picture otrme excellence was hearth
iy received az It's opening showing
at the Coliseum theatcr The pie
turc. with Bebe Daniels and Nlta
Naldi IN the featured roles. deals with
the social life Of the idlo rich-tho
side that is carefully concealed. The
question arises from this production
as TO whether a wife. IN order to re-
pay an acquaintance for financial
aid. Is justified in keeping secret a
certain damaging incident from her
husband. Whether she Is Justified or
not. Miss Daniels assists IN a doeop-
ton. and the result IL the near de-
struction OF her happy home,
The excellent cast includes DAVID
Powell and Maurice Costello. Edith
Wharton Is the author % the novel
OF which the photoplay Is a pictutiza-
ton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
HUGHES SUCCUMBS TO TRADITION
BY LANES w. DEAN

NEW YORK. May 1.-THE indiyld.
IN ualism OF Ruper, Hughes In sub.
merged BY movie tradition In Souls
for Sale He made tho film from
his own magazine serial. The story
was not good film material. no he
changed il out OF all countcnnnce.
That would have been a noble act
had he brought 10 the screen some.
thing different from what the screen
had heretofore seen.
when Hughes was converted from
writer to director he gave the screen
several pictures refreshing in their
novelty OF story and treatment. He
had his own distinct idiom Souls
FOR Sale" contains all the old clap
trap OF pictures made three years ago
~ no point does II depart on a new
tangent.
This picture was planned 10 give
the great host OF movie fans peep
into the lives OF the celluloid puppets
they worship. II fails In that. II
only shows that motion picture people
work hard. and that many OF them
lunch at the same restaurant 4 far
lruer and more penetrating insight
into the experience OF picture people
was afforded by the recently publish
ID experiences OF Virginia Bradford.
who went TO Hollywood seeking a
tilm career.
The romance Of Hughes heroine.
who climbs 20 stardom. is laughnblc.
II is brought 10 a climax thru rank
mclodrama- Hughes 50 not good re.
porter Hts pencil is loaded with
fiction.
Presented seriously as n document
for motion picture people, "souls for
Sale" In as keen n satire on picture
making and the people in the indus.
try as was ever set down.
Only one moment in ''souls for
Sale" calls for pantomimic ability.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
RI THE
lSCCf&a,1l)
ToDAY's PROGRAMS

Sllkf.lsN
COIISEUN-Iiehe Daniels tn The
Olimpses OF the Neon"
IlnHRrN-Deaxias Maci.ean In ''iieli
nsy IS," aRd Hustler keaions
comedy. The Love Nest" Alec
luis Angel iirpo Ia "Nill lie Con
aner pcmpsrys"
STRAIN Cecil n. Dchniet
Adams Rih." with Milten siils.
Elliott Dexter, Theodore he>leu,
Anna q. Nilsson and Pauline
Isaron.
CoLuNnIA-ReEinald Denny In ''rhe
Abysmal nrute."
CoLoNIAI-Eilscn rcrcy in The
ftlrt."
WINTER GAHDE N-MarEusrite
Snow In The Yelled wouaan."
rRINCEsS-Guy bates rest In
"omar. the Tentmaker."
STAGE
MooRE-Naudeviiie program featur-
ing Prank Mcintyre In 'wcdnes-
dap at the Rita"
MRIROroIlrAN-t Ferguson In
person Ia '"rhc wheel Of Life"
rANrAGBs-NaudeS 10. program with
THREE btE feature acts.
PALACE nIP-Naudc,lilc proEram
featuring the De Maria Five
OI.NMFiC-Naudesii program mo-
ton pictures, eoe-edy drama and
beauty revue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
LIBERTY

Douglas MaoLean has never put
over funnlcr Characterization than
that OF Harry Elroa' In Bell Boy
1s." Thomas II. Ince's new comedy
farce now running at the Liberty
theater.
Always at his best In roles OF
everyday chaps who just naturally
can't help hungling their own az.
fairs and those OF every one around
them. he is in his element as the
green bell hop, wearing the unlucky
number. who pulls a boner every
time ne turns around and who man
ages To gum the entire workings OF
a big hotel before he has held down
hts job moro than half an hour.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
TO START SOON ON
NEW C00GAN PICTURE

Preparations are already undor
way for the starting OF the filming
of tho first Jackie Coogan picture
under the Metro hammer and which
him viii b. Long Lave the kinK
Tho east OF this pictus has been
completed. Alan Hale having been
selected to play this TART OF the
king.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05

Conducted ~ cooperation tcith As
ISOLATED First National Pictured
X. l.. o.-You refer 20 Huntley
Gordon. who played with Katherine
Macdonald In Chastity" He VIII
play with Lewis Dayton, who ap-
pears with Dorothy Phillips, in
ISLANDER the Woman" and in Cor.
della, the Magnificent" with Clara
KimbaIl Young. Dayton plays an
Englishman. complete with monocle
and everything. How's that for
your ideal?
O. P.-Hello, there! So you're in
again! Arc you what your name
signifies? That Charlie Chaplin
can be serious Is proven in parts OF
''Tho Kid" and now his first
ten.reel picture. Public Opinion" in
which Edna Purvinnce stars. and in
which Charlie makes his bow at
author-director certainly leaves no
cause for doubt.
Caroline.--It has been whispered
about that the latest addition TO the
cast OF Maurice Tourneur's "The
Brass Bottle IS Barbara La Mari.
You don't believe much in signs,
but I'll guarantee that this is a
good one. Earnest Terrence is the
jinee, and the marvels he per.
forms--but. OF course, It all remains
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
NEELEY EDWARDS HAS
BRIGHT SCREEN FUTURE

Medley Edwards who ~ generally re-
garded as uniyersai's premier COM
cdian. due 20 the success Of his
Merry Ned" srrics OF onc-recl com
edies, has just finished his second
picture OF his new scrles Of pictures
hi which he Is playing straighi
comedy part II h reported that he
has signed a long term contract With
Universal and that eventually he will
star IN fun length comedies which
has become the fad among most OF
the screen comedians
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-05
WINTER GARDEN

Thrilla supcnse and human inter
est ARE said 10 abound In second
Fiddle" the present attraction at the
Winter Garden theatcr. Glen Hunt.
er and Mary Aston are tho stars o.
this production. Miss AAtor possesses
a winsomo and piquant personality
and in the characferizatlon OF the
dainty and iovable Polly Crawford.
she Is at her best.