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New Britain herald., 1925-03-05
Nurmi Sets Record
 For Mile and Eighth

New York, March 5.--Paavo Nur- mi ran to a world record for one and one-eighth miles in 4 minutes, 55 4-5 seconds at the 106th Infantry games in Brooklyn last night.
 The former record 4 minutes, 5S seconds, was made by Nurmi at the Brooklyn College competition Janu- ary 24. In his race last night he defeated Willie Goodwin of the New York A. C., by a third of a lap. Andy Craw of New York was half a lap behind and Ilmar Trim of the nish-American A, c. was distanc- ed. It was Nurmi's last appearance in the United States before partici- pating in two Canadian track meets at Hamilton and Toronto.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

peach, however, engaged in nothing but Il llttlo batting practice.
 For tho first timo in tho looson- Ing up process, q regular pitcher was sent to the mound. He was Johnny Walker, left lander who hurled only for Q short time.
 The outfit still is minus Earl Whitehlll, 1924 pitching lace" and Bert Cole, another of last seasons twirIers. The absence of Whitehlll has led to the belief that he may be holding out although Cobb refuses to discuss the matter.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05
TWO YEARS MORE
After That Walter Johnson Plans to Retire and Enter the Real Estate Business tn Florida,

Washington, March .. - Waiter Johnson, whose right arm was a potent factor in tho rise Of the Washington Americans to the base ball pinnacle last year, has virtually abandoned aspirations of ownership in minor league club and intends to take up residence in Florida as a
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05
. WITH THE CUE ARTISTS
Soccoli Takes On Scapclatti Tonight --Bankers Also Playing-Class B Games This Week.

Soccoi takes on ScapeIatti tonight at Rogers in their first tilt of the match of 200 points.
 Commercial Trust games this ove- ming about o'clock are--four ties for first place in first ,kalf of the weeks games.
 In class "B". games playcs last night, Gustafson defeated Young 75 to 73 in closely fought battle. Ho- gan defeated Brisk in a runaway game 75 to 27. Anderson defeated Traceski 75 to GA.
 Standing in class "B" pocket bil- 1 lin rd lea arnn.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05
Tommy Gibbons Signs
 To Fight March IT

st. Paul, Minn., March 5.-Tommy Gibbons, St. Paul, heavyweight, has been signed for a ten round bout here March r, with an opponent to be selected. The fight will bc sub stituted for the Gene Tunney- Harry Greb match postponed because of in jurics Greb received in a fight with holdup men at Pittsburgh.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05
MIN THEIR 18TH
Llihu Burritt S-2 Basketball Team Is , Making En,iable Record Among
 Schoolboy Classes.

The Elihu Burritt S-2 A team easily defeated the fast travelling S-1 D team in the third round of the basketball league held at that school yesterday by the score of 22 to 1. The five man defense put up by the winners was lmproguable and kept the losers to hope" shots from the center af the floor. The game gave promise of being a close one at the start but the winners got going and piled up baskets in rapid succession. Bigley and Kramer were the high scorers but were ably backed up by their teammates It was their 18th straight wln'-rhe summary:
 n
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05
BETHEL WOMAN. fnf

Bethel, Conn.,, March 5.-Mrs. Sarah Wakelee. the oldest woman in Bethel, celebrated her 101st birthday here yesterday. Many of her friends calling at her home. Mrs. Carrie sherman of Bethel. a sister of Mrs, Wakoloo Is in her 99th year and an- other sister, Mrs. Eliza Hayes is 66.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05
Field FonIs Pts.
Ty Cobb DOns Uniform
 And Boys Do Their Stuff

Detroit, March 5.-Managcr Ty Cobb was in uniform for the first time this season yesterday and put his aggregation of Tigers through their paccs for nearly three hours at the Detroit baseball clubs train- ing camp in Augusta, Ga. The
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05
ANOTHER OLD TIMER
 HAS PASSED AWAY
John NJ. Ward, 85 Years Old, Was at One Time Captain of the New
 York Giants.

Agusta, Ga, March 5.-Johh M Ward, onetime captain of the New York Giants, died at hospital here yesterday afternoon at 4:45 o'clock. lie celebrated his siXty-fifth birth day the day before. The Veteran ball player was spending the winter sea- son in Augusta.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05
Bob Roper Holds
 Johnson to Draw

Oakland, Calf, March 5.-Floyd Johnson and Captain" Bob Roper, heavywcights, fought to a draw de- cision in their 10 round bout at the municipal auitorium here last night.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

real estate operator two years hence. Walter made thls statement at the Tampa, Fla. training camp yester- day in explaining why he signed . two instead of ono year contracs with the club the other day. stating he already had purchased some property in the alligator state.
 President Grifith brought another of his lately acquired veteran hurlers into the fold yesterday when Dutch Routher accepted terms and signed up,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

Gustafson vs. Knapp; McNeiI vs. Murphy; Ncri vs. Anderson; Gus tafson vs. Traceski; Gustafson vs. Coscina; Hogan vs, Knapp; Mack vs. Knapp; Young vs. Knapp; Hogan vs, Coscina; Allison vs. Gustafson; Mack vs. Anderson; Young vs. Coscina.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

With Pete Moeskops of HolIand, world sprint champion, out of ac- ton, Harry Stockelynch of Belgium is about the biggest man in the an nual six-day bicycle race at Madi- son Square Garden. Harry has the strength. but his partner, Goosens, carries speed into a jam.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

Rickard let it be known yesterday that he is angling for major fight, either between Wills and Gibbons or between Dempsey and Wills, The final in the lightweight elimination tournamnt will be fought at the stadium and Eddie (CannonbalD Martin, bantamweight champion, and Pancho Villa, world fyweight titleholder, are reported to have been chosen for bouts.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

With the Yankee Stadium in New York controlled by Tex Richard so far as the boxing goes, something definite should develop in the heavy weight situation very soon. Ground clearing preliminaries have been en- acted at the Henderson Crater in Long Island City which Is expected to seat 10000. This will give New York two gigantic ope nair hoxing arenas for the summer.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

In 1895 Ward left baseball to practice law but returned to the game for a time in 1914 as business manager of the Brooklyn club in the Federal league, He was one of New York's best known amateur golfers, having won several tournaments in the metropolitan district.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

Ward became m infielder when his pitching arm gave out. and was better known as a second baseman and short stop of the old Giants than he was as a boxman.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

Willie Plant, champion of Ameri- can walkers, assumed too great handicap at the 1O6th Infantry games in Brooklyn last night and met defeat, Charles Eschenbach of the Pastime A. C., one of the leading metropolitan athletes by his perfor- mances this winter, captured a two and one-half mile race with 35 sc- conds handicap.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

Charles German. former interna- tional speed skating champion and holder of the 440-yard outdoor worlds record, today is on his way to Pittsburgh, Pa, to take part in the international skating meet there on Friday and Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

Plants defeat was very similar to the one suffered by Paavo Nurmi at Syracuse when Al Gottlieb, after be- ing caught by the Olympic cham pion. beat him in a sprint to the tape. Plant came up on even terms with Eschenbach in the last lap only to see him draw away and win by a few feet. Phil Granville of Canada, starting from scratch, took third place.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

If there ever was breach be- tween the plpayers on the Mats, it has now been completely healed. There were no ciques last night, and the passwork completely baf[led the Endees,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

He played with two championship clubs as captain, In 1888 he led the players in revolt that brought about the Players league in 1890. Later he returned to The Giants.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

Diseased plants cause American tobacco growers an annual loss of $25,O00O0O.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05
ANNOUNCE BETROTHAL

London, March 5. = The engage mcnt is announced of Miss Mary Frost, niece of the American charge d'affairs, Frederick A. Sterling, and granddaughter of the late Joseph H. Choate, to Count Victor Podoski. as- sistant military attache of the Polish legation in London.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

Here's almost a record. Stamford high closed its season yesterday by defeating Massee school 9S-S. Stam- ford has won Is and lost games.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

Navin of the visitors evidently doesn't believe in training rules. When the locals were taking their mouthfuls of water during the sec- ond half, Navin came over and drank all that was left fin the water bottle, and that was not a little.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

Company c of Manchester lost a surprise game 29-2S to the Cheney Grothers A. c. five last night.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

Methane gas, collected from gar bage, may be used for heating and lighting.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

Kilduff pulled neat trick when Jumping against a taller man. He figured his opponent would tap the ball backwards. so, instead of jump ing, he ran around behind his oppo- nent and caught the ball as it fell. But, as so often happens in case like this, he spoiled the effect by im- mediately hurling the ball out of bounds.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

The DiXies went to Meriden last night and handed the West Sides a 1924 defeat.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

And the boys also want to give the Dixies a good send-off just be- fore they start west by trouneing them us well, They have their chance for this on Saturday night.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

THE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 BRING RESULTS
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

In 1880 he shut out Buffalo with out 4 hit, one of the game's great performances up to that time.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

The crowd was kept ducking when the Endces got the bail. for they continually threw the ball off the court.
 Never until last night did we req lize why Landers wore green uni forms. Then we noticed that the team has both Mickey" Luke and Mickey" Bucherri, so it was all ex- plained.
 The National Guard Reserves have been signed to play the Boys club on Monday, March 16. The club be- lieves them below its class, but the Reserves have been yelling afraid" so much that contest has finally been arranged. From the way the Reserves played last night, it won't be much of a contest"
 The independent teams with no home floor and no organization play hob with basketball in this city. some of them seem to think that an organized team should go to the ex- ponse of hiring floor and then let them come in and play free of 'harGe. And few have the terrific gall to expect a guarantee in addi- tion' Guarantees among amateur teams arc supposed to cover visiting teams expenses, and how a local team can expect one for playing on a floor here is beyond the ken of normal man.
 It is only fair that a "wildcat" or orphan" team should pay half the expense of hiring a court, especially since they can not give return game.
 John NJ. Ward, who died yester- day in an Augusta, Ga. hospital from pneumonia, entered baseball as a pitcher, and was obtained by the New York Giants from Providence in 1883 by John B. Day, then presi- dent of the club.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05
Spe a kin g of Sports

Well. tlle Mats have shown which Is the best team--rNew Britain or Meridcn-dnd that's that.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05

Now next Tuesday night in Hart ford they have chance to prove to Doc Cohen and his Lyrics which is the better outfit.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-05
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Referee-Mucke.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09

Remember, all hard roads to our store. No
matter where you live it will save you money to
come here with your Christmas buying.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09
Unload Iron for New Bridge

All the iron and steel, many carloads
for the construction of the bridge over
Grant river at Masseyville on the Po-
tosi-Cassville road, is now on the
ground and contractor, Tom McMah-
on, and his force of men are busy I'M
loading the steel. They will soon be
laying it in place.
Locals of the Week
William MaahS, formerly of EotoSi.
now residing at Wayzatta, Mimi, has
ordered the Herald sent to him. He
wants to read of what is going on in
Potosi and elsewhere in the county.
Hugh Callahan, employed as book
keeper for the Key City Gas. Co. of
Dubuque, and Albert Parks, employed
at the Hotel Julien, Dubuque, were
weekend guests at the Cornelius Dos
er home in Potosi.
Mrs VIM. Pitzen and son, Lloyd, of
Wauzeka, visited the past week with
her sister, Mrs. Ed. Wiedman and
family in Potosi
The Potosi high school basket ball
team journeyed to Lancaster last Fri
day evening, notwithstanding the in
clement weather, and filled an en-
gagement with the Lancaster school
team. The game was closely contested
and resulted in victory for the Potosi
lads by score of 10 to 8.
Prin. B. j. Patterson has been ap-
pointed director of the 1925 Christmas
seal sale in Potosi by the Wisconsin
Anti-Tuberculosis Association.
j. F. Walsh, wide-awake Tennyson
merchant, was in Chicago last week
buying goods for the holiday trade.
Mr. Walsh is a consistent user of the
Herald advertising columns and finds
it to be valuable adjunct to his bus
mess.
Frank Kline and family departed on
Tuesday for a point beyond Portland,
Ore, where Mrs. Klein's mother re-
sides and who is in poor health.
Edna Markus, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Markus, is confined to her
home with an attack of appendicitis
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Cornwall of Du-
buque recently visited at the home of
their daughter, Mrs. Jess Day.
VIM. Kerkenbush and family, who
last spring moved from Tennyson to
work on a farm near Blake's station,
have moved to the village of Potosi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09

and are occupying the Mrs. Jane Webb
house on North street.
Miss Eveyn Schumacher, owing to
impaired health, has been compelled
to withdraw from school studies. This
is regrettable as the young girl is
bright and studious.
Mrs Gus Groom of Fulda, Mimi,
who was previous to marriage, Miss
Anna Gibson of Potosi, is visiting rel
atives and friends in her native town.
Robert Travis and son, Wilson, af-
ter a visit with relatives in Omaha,
are at home in Potosi.
The Potosi Independent basketball
team defeated the Cuba City team at
Muller's pavilion in Potosi Thursday
evening, by the score of SO to 20.
Miss Regina Pink and brother, Ev-
ans, motored to Benton and spent
Thanksgiving and the weekend with
DR.. Kenneys and relatives.
A Christmas program, tree and bas-
ket social will be given at the Dutch
Ridge school Saturday night, Dec. 10
Ladies bring baskets. Regina Pink,
teacher
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09
P0T0S| EVENTS
General Items of Interest
Gathered by Our Special
Correspondent.

Joseph Hample, lifelong resident
of the town of Potosi, died at his home
east of the village Tuesday night, Dec.
/, following an illness of heart failure
and dropsy. He was a son of the late
Anton and Agnes Hample, pioneers of
Potosi. He was born July "A, 1875,
and at the time of his death was so
years four months and % days of age.
Besides the widow, whose maiden
name was Anna Buhsser, he leaves
two sons and daughter, one sister,
Mrs. Mary Schubert of Dubuque, and
brother, Anton, of Potosi The fu-
neral took place Thursday morning
from the home to ST. Andrews church
and considering the inclemency of the
weather, was fairly well attended.
Following a requiem mass celebra-
ted by Rev FIR. Scheffer and services
delivered by him, the remains were
borne to the cemetery adjoining where
the interment was made. The casket
bearers were Yves. LongmGier, August
Mike, Leo Buhsser, Albert Stoker,
John Schaefer and Joseph Hessling.
May Widen Village Street
A state civil engineer was in the
village few days ago making sur
vey of East street directed by the vii
lage board with the view of widening
the street and grading down the hill.
This is good move on the part of the
trustees and will meet with approval
of the public in general. East street
hill, as every one knows, is rather
steep and by reducing it to uniform
grade, it will be more convenient for
travel. The cost for this improvement
will approximate $4,000, so we are in
formed from a reliable source. One
half will be paid by the village and
the balance by a county appropriation.
Freight Truck to Dubuque
A freight truck is in operation car
rying freight from Dubuque to points
in this vicinity This makes it con-
venient for business men and others
to have goods delivered at their doors.
Dance at Ridgeway Hall
Muller Bros. present for the approx
al of their dance patrons, Art Bert
ram and his six Troubadours, playing
a high-class dance program. Hot
stuff that all will like, Friday, Dec. II.
ADV
Have Family of Ii Children
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pitzen, farmers
living near Rockville, became the par
ents of a bay girl, born Monday, Nov.
80. Mr.. and Mrs. Pitzen now have
family of thirteen living children.
This is certainly going some toward
increasing the population. Thirteen
children are many to feed and clothe,
but Charley is equal to it and cheer
fully submits to the inevitable.
Win Prize at International
Bode Bros, Andrew and Joe, won
second prize on carload of Chester
White hogs at the International show
in Chicago last week. This speaks
praise for Bode Bros. who were pres
ent at the show. Others at the show
from Potosi were Henry Keehner and
Anizet Liebfried
WOOdmen Elect Officers
At the annual meeting of Concord
Camp No. 2726, M. w A, held Thurs
day evening, Dec. 8, officers were cleo
ted as follows: Consul, B. F. Basing;
Adviser, August Mike; Banker, W.
G. Hymer; Clerk, F. H. Grimm; Els
cort, Virgil Fritz; Waterman, Frank
Fritz; Sentry, Arthur Keene; Trus-
tee 3 years, Bonnie Taylor; Physician,
Dr. Brady.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09
to Arthur village.

Two sections will be on S. T. H
No. 10, extending from the Iowa coun-
ty line to the village of Mt Hope.
One section will be on S. T. H. No.
1873, extending from village of Cass-
vile to the village of Bloomington.
Each patrolman on the team patrol
sections will be required to furnish
a satisfactory team. harness, and wa
gon, and will be paid 60 cts. to 65 cts.
per hour for the ACTUAL time
worked
Motor patrolmen will be required to
furnish satisfactory motor power, and
a trailer wagon, and will be paid for
his services so cts. per hour for the
ACTUAL time worked.
A bond of $4,000 must be furnished
by each patrolman to Grant county,
for the faithful performance of duty
and the safe return of county ma
chinery.
BY order of the Grant County High
way Committee.
HENRY MINK,
1892 Co. Highway Commissioner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09
NOTICE

All applications for patrol sections
in Grant county must be on file with
the County Highway Commissioner
before the 23rd day of December,
1925. On that date contracts will be
entered into with f1fty-seven men for
team patrol, and five men for motor
patrol sections.
The motor patrol sections will be as
follows:
Two sections will be on S. T. H
No 80, extending from Hazel Green
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09
NEAR EAST RELIEF

You received last week an envelope
containing information relating to the
Near East Relief. Will you kindly
send to Rev. G. H. Willett or return
in the envelope marked Chairman
Citizens Committee" your contribu-
ton to this cause.
Sincerely,
REV. G. H. WILLETT,
Local Chmn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09

Harry c. Wolfe, Elkins, w. Va, stu
dent of the U. of W., has sued Prof.
A. " Millar, dean in the college of
engineering for the tidy sum of $10,-
900. Wolfe claims that on Feb II,
1925, he was injured by an automobile
driven by Prof. Millar In conse-
quence, he claims, he was forced to
withdraw from school and has lost
time and money as result of the ac-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09
SAWNIILL AT ICE POND

For the convenience of the farm
ers and others who wish saving done
l will have power sawmill at the
ice pond property to remain all win
ter. Bring in your logs for prompt
saving. Fred Aupperle, Lancaster,
Wis. 43p2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09

Shot accidentally by his 13-year-old
brother, Derwin, who was playing
with a % rifle Friday evening, Victor
8, son of Mr.. and Mrs George Fred
erickson, living near Mondovi, died
SATURDAY..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09

People who kick about the cost of
living usually forget what it is worth.
The age of the sun is placed at five
million years, but then it goes to bed
very early every night.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09

FOR SALE-Hoosier kitchen cabinet
and Eternal Rrange Kenneth Taylor,
Lancaster, Wis, Ri. z. 43p1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09

A local poultry raiser has increased
his egg production considerably by
posting this sign in his hen house:
can egg day keeps the Ratchet
away"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09
TOYS AND NOVELTIES

Much as we would like to do SO we cannot deal
the space to tell you of the mammoth stock of toys
novelties and gifts have hand for your selec-
ton. Best to drop in and look them over
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09
GROCERY SPECIALS

This store always has a lot of attractive offer
ings in the grocery line This holiday season is no
exception. Following are few of the many bar
gains:
Nuts, English Walnut and Assorted at from 38c
MOTHERS BEST FLOUR, per sacE----$235
Bulk Elbow Macaroni, per lb- - SC
Long Threaded Cocoanut you need this in baking,
Bulk Pepper, winter necessity for sausage, etc.,
Peanut Butter, best quality, per lb..........16Hc
Christmas Candies delicious and wholesome at
prices ranging down to per lb.------- 15c
Coffee, our own Favorite Brand, per D.. 39c
Blue Rose Rice 5 lbs. fOr-------------- 4Sc
Navy Beans, wholesome and nutritious, lbs SIC
Pineapple, crushed or sliced, per can---21c
Cranberries, big plump fruit with the tang of the
North in them, at per lb.---------- - 1Sc
$3.50 Prunes good winter eating for your health's
sake, per lb---------- .. 15c
Bran Flakes, delicious breakfast food pkgs Csc
Other Grocery Specials in PrOfusiOn
Remember, all hard roads to our store No
matter where you live it will save you money to
ho7.o xr,;4b
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09

cident.
An Ellsworth jury awarded damages
of $40 to Albin Hill for false impris-
onment by Sheriff w. 7. Baker of
Pierce county. Hill had been taken
into custody on a liquor charge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09

Just IS shopping days left until Christmas and
store usual is chock full of holiday gifts of
cry description Here you will find present for
cry member of the family from the lisping babe up
to dear old Grandpa Grandma, everything at
tractively arranged for easy, pleasant shopping.
Drop in any day between now and Christmas.
You will find our clerks pleased to you but not
forcing you to buy. We want you to make your own
choice and leave our store with feeling that it is
real place to trade and that are real human be-
ings eager to be of service to you
If you haven't received our big Christmas cir
cular in colors call and get one 1t contains lot of
valuable information attractvey illustrated and is
a real shoppers guide.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-12-09

Even if a loaded truck hasn't the
right of way never knock it off the
road with a light car.