Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-07-16
POTOS| EVENTS
General Items of Interest
Gathered by Our Special
Correspondent.
A Sad Death BY Drowning

The sad news of the death of Tony
Kriepf, who was more Familiarity
known here as Tony Kriff, was re-
ceived here Monday by telegram from
Mrs Eugene Keller, particular
friend. His death occurred at Pc
ruque, Mo-, Saturday, July 5. He was
at the time of his death, employed by
Mr.. Keller, a contractor on govern
ment river Improvement, work and
while walking or standing at the edge
of quarter boat, he was overcome
as is presumed by stroke of apop-
1exy and fell into the river and was
drowned VIM. Maahs, also in the
employ of Mr.. Keller, plunged into
the river to rescue Tony but himself
came near to losing his life as the
current is very swift at that point.
Remains Brought to POtOsi
The body was recovered and was
brought to Potosi Monday by Mr.. and
Mrs. Keller. The funeral took place
Tuesday morning from Baumlers I'M
dertaking parlors to st. Thomas Ca
tholic church. Requiem mass was
read by the Rev. FIR. Lea, and at the
conclusion thereof the remains were
taken to the cemetery on the hill, and
the last that was mortal of poor Tony
was laid at rest.
Was Native of Luxembourg
Deceased was born in Luxembourg,
Europe, 81 years ago. He came to
America when boy SO years ago.
Since then he worked at manual Ia
Dor in different parts of the country.
About Is years ago he entered the
employ of the late VIM. J. Welsh,
Thomas Welsh, and later of Eugene
Keller, for whom he was working at
the time of his tragic end. Tony be-
came well known in Potosi and was
liked by all who knew him for his
gentlemanly conduct. He worked on
the river during the navigable season
and passed the winter months in Po-
tosi. 1t is not known if he had any
relatives in this country.
On Motor Trip to Dakota
Mr.. and Mrs. John Baumler Sr. and
daughter, Mildred, with William
Krohn of Lancaster as chauffeur, de-
parted Thursday for Wallhalla, N. D.,
for a visit with Mr.. Baumler's sister,
Mrs. Kate Haser and family. They
expect to be gone for month or bet
ter. On the route the party will visit
briefly with Mrs. Baumlers sisters,
Mrs. D. w. Nolan at La Crosse, and
Mrs. Verne BroWnlee at Maiden Rock.
The region to which they have gone
will not be new to Mildred as she
taught school at Wallhalla few
years ago, and will no doubt see a
number of familiar faces. The writer
with many other friends wishes them
an enjoyable visit.
Catholic knights Take in Members
Six candidates were admitted to
membership in Branch No. 252, Catho-
lie Knights of Wisconsin, at the gar
age hall, Sunday, July 6. The new
members are Clarence Zenz, Medard
Schmitz, and Misses Marie Kruse, Lu-
ellie Webb Kathryn Coons and Ber-
tina Schmitz.
0ld-Timer Home on Visit
Joseph Kern of Ballaclough, Iowa,
and son-in-law, Mike Smith of Butte,
Mont. were in Potosi last week Wis
iting with Fritz Kern. Jos Kern is a
son of Jacob Kern, who came to Po-
tosi in 1848. This is Joe's second Wis
it to Potosi in so years.
TO Build a Big Dance Hall
Lawrence Muller and brother, Rob-
ert, have the foundation laid prepar-
atory to erecting a large hall, 36x80,
on their premises on the corner of the
Potosi-Dickeyville road on S. T. L. II.
When completed the hall will be
equipped with an electric piano and
keyboard The floor will be a smooth
hardwood one and no pains or ex-
pense will be spared to make it one
of the finest and most convenient
dance and show halls in this part of
the country.
Leaves on Far Western Trip
Miss Eleanor Richter, daughter of
Albert Richter, departed from her
home in Potosi last Monday and has
gone to Portland, Ore, with matrimo-
NAL intent. Dame Rumor has it that
on her arrival there she will be mar
ried to Ray Wiedman, formerly of
this neck of the woods. Miss Eleanor
is handsome and popular young Po-
tosi lady with count ess friends who
will miss her pleasant and cheerful
countenance. However, they all eX-
tend best wishes to her for a happy
and prosperous welded life.
Judge Boosts Yves. for Treasurer
Wesley c. Hymer is receiving much
encoura cement from different parts of
the county on his candidacy for the
office of county treasurer. His NOM
nation papers are now being circu-
lated and are being rapidly signed.
World War Veterans Notice
Blank applications for adjusted
compensation for service in the World
war can be had by applying at the
postoffice in Potosi Soldiers of the
war that are living in these parts
should get one of the blanks, properly
filled out, and mail it to the ABUNDANT
generals office at Washington, D. c.
The sooner the application is filed the
sooner it will be acted upon
POtOSi PickupS
The Rev. Fir. Ley of St T.Snas
church, with his father, Michael Ley,
and housekeeper, Miss Theresa Dra&-
eler, have returned from a visit at
MERRIAM, Marshfield, and Hewitt, in
northern Wisconsin, Mrs. Michael
Ley, mother of Rev. Ley, accompanied
them to Potosi
Mrs. John R. Campbell and son
Earl and daughter, Mrs. S. NJ. Pearce