Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-05-09
WITHIN | HOUR
OF THE COURT
HOUSE SQUARE
Happenings From
Exchanges and
Reporters.
PLATTEVILLE ANGLERS
FORM FISHING CLUB

Q60C Oh the zinc Hill NluluS To-, duI
chief owner of the largest fish hatch
cry in this country at Wild Rose, Lake
Chetac, is at the head of a fishing club
being organized here.
Messrs. Wolfe and Doescher inves
| tigated several streams near this city
and have selected two for trout plant
ing. Permits have been obtained from
the land owners to build concrete
dams and pools for the protection Of
the young trout. The first planting
will amount to 100000 brown trout.
On the hatchery at Lake Chetac,
Mr.. Wolfe has 100000 trout This
hatchery consists of an inland stream
emptying into Lake Chetac. Mr.. Wolf
planned a summer resort and he pur-
chased SO acres of land adjoining the
stream and facing Lake Chetac. An
island in the lake containing % acres
of wooded land, has also been pur-
chased for the propagation OF aquatic
fowl.
Mrs. Mary Thompson is improving
from her recent serious illness. He"
daughter is expected home at any
date from South America.
Clarence Bevans received a severe
bruise on the face while cranking a
tractor. The crank slipped striking
his face, penetrating his check. Three
stitches were required to close the
wound.
A tire that Will Knebel was putting
on his car Thursday morning explod
ed injurying Lis hand severely. The
f1eshy part of his thumb was torn
making an ugly wound. He was taken
Of IN hncyito1 fOr or7+
George Cummins, son of William
Cummins, who went to Rochester,
Mimi, for medical treatment is in 4
serious condition, too weak to be
brought home. He was not operated
upon
Ed. Knebel underwent an operation
# the Mayo hospital Rochester, Oh
Wednesday Tor ulcers of the stomach.
He took 40 anaesthetic. Word reach
ed here Thursday morning that his
condition is very favorable and Mr.
Knebel is getting along nicely.
Mrs. A. P. Barnett and Mrs. Palmer
of Centralia, Wash, are guests at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hunting
ton. They plan to return home the
18th of the month and will be accom-
panied by Mrs. Jesse Huntington who
will visit her parents for two months.
Platteville has more than her share
Of fishermen. There are many more
who do not confess to enjoy the pleas
ures of the sport. Of late many Of the
ladies have taken to the outdoor life
and are fully as successful as the
men. To the present time Mrs. ChaS.
Loveland and Miss Della Mcdonald
have been the most successful in land
ing the largest catch of fish in the To-
cal streams.
LATE Edwards had most unpleas-
ant experience recently. His glass
eye exploded, cutting him. No cause
was known for the. explosion. Mr..
Edwards was so fortunate as to have
another glass eye that he could use.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur David of Mont
fort and Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Debardela
den of Alabama, were in PlattevilIo
Monday. Mr.. and Mrs. Debardeladen
motored from Alabama to Montfort.
The two ladies are sisters.
William Enoch, aged II years, died
at Dodgeville Friday at the hospital,
where he has been cared for during
the past two years He is survived by
his son John, in California, and three
grand children, who reside with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Burk-
4lOluSI VI LlllS lily .-ANCW0s
Married in Appleton on April p.
Laura Schramm of Plattevl'ie and
Ray Mcintosh c. Appleton. They Will
sail May 4 for the Philippine Islands,
having signed a contract to serve two
years. Mrs. Mcintosh will teach his
tory and her husband will teach math-
ematics.
Bob Cummings was quite badly hurt
last week when thrown from a mule
Mr.. Cummings was riding a mule that
had been underground at the Cocker
mine for two years. The first auto he
saw frightened the animal with the
above result. Mr.. Cummings was
taken to Rewey where he regained
consciousness after some time, and
was soon around again about as coed
as usual.
d.. Cunningham has returned from
a delightful trip east. He reports the
clinics as wonderful and instructive.
The work was strenuous, al.hcugh
much of pleasure was on the program
too President Harding received the
company while they were in Washing
ton, and had his picture taken with
them while there. Many real treats
were given to the surgeons, and they
all considered the trip the finest of its
kind ever held.
The new septic tank built by the
city last fall in the Bellmele" pasture.
near the old one, was put into use
about two weeks ago. AS the old
tank had to be repaired it was thought
best to build the new one and have i
ready when needed. The new tank
is % feet by SAG and feet deep, be-
ing aboutssix feet longer than the old
one. 1t is made of reinforced concrete
with iron doors. About 600 sacks Of
cement were used in the construction.
Edwin Robinson superintended the
work and Henry Kleinhammer was
the engineer. The laborers were ali
hired by the day so no contractor
made anything out of it and the ma
terials were the best.
Chas. Pickett, Chas. McKernon and
Sam Geisel were in Chicago Saturday |
looking up players for the Platteville |
baseball club. They called on Louis |
Piquette and Mr.. Bennett. The latter |