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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-10-31
Court Clerk Supports Children.

An interesting letter from J. f
Major, clerk of the Circuit Court
of Charles City County, was read,
supporting the contention OF the
complainants in one case.
Dr. Picker explained that birth
cards, and similar records, which
we're being used as exhibits in evil
dence to show that certain ances-
tors were white, are made out on
reports received from physicians,
midwives and undertakers. He said
the existing law imposed a fine OF
from s. to 500 for any misstate-
ment of the facts. He added that
in many cases these records are
misleading. He said such birth
cards as mislead his bureau are OBJ
tanned by fraudulent means, and
persons obtaining them are liable to
prosecution and punishment.
Attorney Haw questioned him.
"Your certificates of birth are is
sued on the statements of physicians
and midwives, are they not?'
Yes, said the Vital Statistics
Register.
"This (holding up card) is prima
facie evidence that the child is
white?"
But our old records are more ac-
cmate than some of these later
Ones" said Dr. Picker.
when were the old records
made?"
Between 1858 and 1896"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-10-31
Postmaster TestiGes.

Leonard T. Binns, postmaster of
providence Forge, also country
merchant, said that his father had
told him that there was only one
alleged Indian in that part of the
country. Challenged by the ator-
neyst, Postmaster Binns said: eve
never heard of Indians until the Jim
Grow law was passed"
Attorney Haw asked him to tell
about his trouble with an Indian
girl; The postmaster said he would
gladly He said he was kepeing store
and among his customers was a man
ne tamiliarly called "Uncle Tom !"
one day the girl came into the store
and hailed him: "Hello, Cousin
Leonardo" He asked her why She
called him cousin She said: "Yon
eau my stepfather Uncle Tom,' then
you must be my cousin" He warned
nef against the practice of calling
nom Cousin Leonard When she
came TO the store later and repeated
the otfense he pelted her with four
eggs. She complained to her stem
father and the postmaster was ar.
rested, but the case was thrown out
Oh court. The recital provoked the
alike. 'e 'o"ro
Following the examination of sew
erai other witnesses DR.. Picker ex-
hibited the family tree chart saving
ne had other important witnesses to
be heard. Because of the late hour.
1880 o'clock, the board decided t.
continue the hearing until later
date, which will be determined upon
probably today.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-10-31
Believed to Be Indian.

George Clarke, 70 years old, of
Charles City County, testified that
he knew the ancestor, whose racial
standing was unchallenged; that she
was commonly known as a "chief of
the Chickahominy tribe" and he and
his parents always believed her to
be pure-blood Indian woman.
O. w. Adkins, claiming to be a
pure-strain Indian, testified that the
woman referred to was an Indian
with Caucasian blood in her veins.
Ferdinand Wynn, SO years old,
gave testimony favorable to the COM
plainants. He lives in Charles City.
While he was testifying a letter was
written by Judge George L. Chris
tan, substituting the evidence of
Wynn, was introduced and read. The
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-10-31
Tells of Ancestors.

''Then you prefer to stand by the
old records rather than the records
you made YOURSELF" An animated
discussion followed. Then Susan
Harris, colored, rs years old, was
called by DR.. Picker, and gave evil
dence as to the identity of the
ancestors of certain of the children
involved. She INDUCED in lively
repartee with the lawyers and kept
the spectators laughing heartily.
w. H. Harris, who proudly pro-
claimed himself a colored man with
no Indian blood, said he was the
nephew of one Of the women for
whom Indian ancestry was claimed.
Anybody can look at you and see
you have Indian blood in your VEINS"
insisted Mr.. Haw.
The witness protested Indignantly.
Who's an Indian? Pm colored
man, ] am. There amt nothing In
dian about me and never was" he
declared dramatically.
Another negro called by DR..
Picker testified that he was cousin
to one of the persons involved. j.
Frank Bowman, Charles City County,
testified to the alleged negro blood
of certain persons, and still another
told of attending fish fry when a
tribe of Indians, so called. was or
gained by men he had always be-
lleved to be colored, and who after
the fish fry never again associated
with negroes.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-10-31
Union PANTHER browns ST.
PAUL TIGER INi SEA Of MUD

attorneys also offered letters of like
nature from E. A. Mountcastle and
Charles w. Bradley, declaring their
belief that the woman referred to
was an Indian woman. The wit
nesses were examined by DR.. Picker.
lie succeeded in breaking down
Wynn's testimony in q measure,
when the old man acknowledged that
ne did not know who was the mother
of woman he had testified, to the
best of his knowledge and belief, to
be white.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-10-31
AN ANNOUNCEMENT

The Goodwill Baptist Church, 40
Y. Monroe street is new unit to the
BaDtist Church. with very broad
program. Rev. W T. Ball, pastor
invites the puolic and his many
friends to worship Sunday, Novem-
Der 1, 1880 A. M. and $3.50 P. NJ.
Communion, 1st Sundays, $3.50 P. M.
Sunday School, 1000 A. M. Special
music. All are invited.
REV. w. B. BALL, PASTOR
+. BALL, Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-10-31

Mrs. Margaret Ross Lansdowne
widow of Commander Zachary Lans'
downe Of the Inflated Shenandoah,
lsaving the Naval Court of Inquiry
Washington. where she testified
N3t Lansdowne made the flight
-. riders of the Navy Department
Aust his own wishAa
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-10-31

The Capital Photograph Will De
distributed to any licensed merchant
throughout the State, at wholesale
price. Notify The Planet Office or
l. Dickerson, Nesting, Va. From
$500 to $4,000 reward will be
given for any substantial improve
ment on the machine. The improve
ment must be considered by L..
Dickerson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-10-31
nv Chester L Washing. on.D

The S. Paul Tiger fell before the
vicious Offensive of the Union Pan
her BY the score of - 70 O last
Saturday, whiie a steady drizzle
made the foot'ng on Hovey Field
Slow and uncertain.
Virginia Union outc'assed st. Paul
in practically every department but
the famous Panther whirlw nd backs
could no do their best running due
10 the muddy fed.
FIRST TOUCHDOWN IN MINUTES
With three of the Associations
most brilliant gr diron satellites,
Tobin. center. and Shields and Boh-
man. backs, leading a determined
offensive, Unions aggressive eleven
literally marched on to two we'll
earned touchdowns. Boffman carried
the pigs1a'n over IA yards around
Eight end and over for the first
touchdown after Shields raced al
Yards on receiving punt. rms
tally came af'er 9 minutes OF play
The second touchdown came when
ST Raul fumbled on the 10 yard line
and Ridley recovered Then Shields
hit off tackle twice for IL yards:
Boffman bucked line for yards and
Shields plunged across the goar Line
for another score.
Tobin. piay,ng a bang-up game at
center and breaking up many pays
before thew formed. received KICK
off on 'he 35 yard fne and raced
&c wards down the field.
pierce a tackle and Smith and
Scrlber OF the Tigers played we'll.
The work of Capt. Houston aud
Merritt was prominent in line play
While Washington punted hard.
Shields, the sterling Panther back
called c'~ro'e COmnetentlv from the
hplfbaek position. but later 8reaux'
the peDpery young quarterDack
barked out the signals.
BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER.
w A. Smith, of Union and w. E.
Smith. OF ST. Paul, brothers. were
notable in good defensive pay.
st. Paul and Union made several
fumbles, due to the slippery ball
With new backfield comb nation in
the lineup, near the end of the game
Union stRl seemed better than the
visitors.
AS the whistle ended the much
heralded grid contest, it was inter-
esting to note that Unions goal line
has not been crossed this season, al
though the Panthers have been pit
ned against some of the best eleyens
in the Association.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1925-10-31

We Want AGENTS to Sell The
DOWN SOUTH HAIR GROWER.
Stops Failing Hair, Heals Diseased
Scalp, Promotes the Growth of Hair.
Pressing Oil so cents; Grower 50
cents; Double Strength Grower, 60
cents; Strengthening Combs, 1915.
Agents Wanted. Write for terms.
NINE. ]. F. MCDONALD, Excelsior
Springs, Mo. :.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-24
GARDENERS TO
START SOON AT
GARFIELD PARK
Famous Beauty Spot to Be
More Gorgeous This
Year Than Ever.

: Lovers of the beautiful who
wander In the environs of Garfield
Park, considered one OF the finest
sunken gardens in the world, will
witness a view as colorful and
captivating as any they have here
tofore seen, during the coming
months Of spring.
With the balmy days at hand.
II. Houston Tall, assistant super
intendent Of parks, is organizing his
staff of gardeners to set out new
plants and care for those which
have remained in the ground all
winter. BY May Is, work will be in
progress over \the gardens.
Scene Of unusual action will be
tho famous rose garden where Tall
and his helpers will plant sixteen
varieties of the tea rose. More than
100 plants will be set out.
Colorful arrangement will feature
panel work around the grass plots in
the center OF the garden. There will
be the brilliant red Of the iresine,
tempered by sober gray cinerarias.
Peristrophes of yellow will mingle
with the coleus mad croton of many
hues.
Transplanted from the green
houses will be the periwinkles and
petunias, ANIMALS that spring up
each year from planted seeds.
Suns rays soon will bring forth
the perennials whose roots have re-
manned in the ground all winter.
Peony, iris, bell flower and hardy
phlox are included in this species.
Garfield park is visited by botan-
lists from over the world because Of
its reputation as a wonderful exam
pie Of gardening. This year they
and the thousands Of Indianapolis
citizens who come to admire its
beauties will not be disappointed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-24
Man Entombed for
Eight Years

BIZ Unttcd Press
VIENNA, April 24.-The
amazing adventure Of a Rus
sian soldier who was acciden-
tally imprisoned for eight years
in the cellar Of a ruined food
depot near Wilma was revealed
by workmen breaking up the
ruins of the building.
He was entombed in the cell
lar when the depot was blown
up hurriedly by the cars
troops in 1917. He was found
alive in an indescribable state
of dirt. with hair reaching to
his waist. During all the eight
years he kept himself alive with
food in the cellar. but he died
three days after being rescued
without saying a word.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-24

dent OF the Virginian railway eff
fective April 80. "as a natural re
suit of leasing of the road to the
Norfolk and Western
Huntington was not opposed to
the lease, but says he feels there is
little opportunity afforded the presi-
dent of the Virginian railway under
the circumstances since only a
skeleton of the old organization win
be maintained.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-24
British Merchants Coming

BV United Press
NEW YORK, April 24.-An Of
fetal delegation of British retail
merchants will tour United States
in the spring Of 1926. This visit was
assured when Diapers Chamber of
Trade Of the United Kingdom ac-
cepted an invitation extended by Ma
tional Retail Dry Goods Association
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-24
RECEIVERSHIP is LIFTED
New York Surface Lines to go Back
to Private Ownerships.

BIZ united Press
NEW YORK, April 24.-The New
York City railways-operating
seventy-five miles Of surface lines
will revert to private ownership on
May 1, after being in receivership
for six years. They will operate on
five-cent fare and expect to make
q profit.
There is not the slightest doubt
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-24
HUNTINGTON RESIGNS

Famous Railroad Magnate Re-
Iinquishes Virginia Railway Post.
BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, April 24.-C. w.
Huntington has resigned as presi-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-24

about the ability of the property to
pay its way" Joseph Cotton. one Of
the lawyers for the road said.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07
MONTFORT

Joseph Richter jr. and wife have de-
cided to go to California in the hope
that a change III climate will benefit
Mr.. Richter's health. They are sell
ling all their household furniture at
private sale.
Mrs. Frank Martinez of Cobb re-
ceived the sad news that her nephew
Thos. Keshka recently employed in
Milwaukee, was robbed and thrown
over a bridge Friday night, and when
taken to a hospital, died two hours
later. She had just received a letter
from him Friday morning stating he
was coming here Saturday or Sunday
Mrs. R. D. Quick received the sad
news Monday morning of the death OF
her half-brother, Charles W. Stephens
which occurred at his home in Eu-
reka, Calf, at 1870 a. M, Monday
Sept. %, 1925. He was Sc years of age
and had been in failing health for
years. He was son of James Ste
phens and spent his boyhood in Mont
fort, going to Iowa when a young
man. He leaves his wife, three sons
and one daughter. The funeral was
held at 1870 p. m, Tuesday, with in
terment at Eureka.-Mail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07
Statement of Ownership. MANAGEMENT,
Circulation, etc., required by the

-
OF Grant County Herald, published
weekly at Lancaster, Wis, for oct. L.
1925.
State of Wisconsin, County of Grant,
SIS.
Before me, a notary public IN and
for said state and county aforesaid,
personally appeared A. L. sherman,
who having been duly sworn accord
inc to law, deposes and says that ne
is the owner of the Grant County Her
aid and that the following is, to the
best of his knowledge and belet,
true statement of the ownership,
management. etc, of the aforesaid
publication for the date shown in the
above caption, required by the act or
Aug. "a, 1912, embodied in section Al,
Postal laws and Regulations, printed
on the reverse of this form, towit:
That the name and addresses OF the
publisher, editor, managing editor,
and business managers are A. H.
Sherman. Lancaster, Wisconsin.
That the owner is: A. L. Sherman
Lancaster, Wisconsin.
That the known bondholders, mort
gagees. and other security holders
owning or holding 1 percent or more
of total amount of bonds. mortgages,
or other securities are: NONE.
A. L. SHERMAN, Owner.
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this list day of October, 1925.
VIM. E. WEBB, Notary Public.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07
Obituary-Mrs. TheO. Degenhardt.

The death of Mrs. Theodore Degen-
hardt at her home just east of Bloom
ington, on Thursday of last week,
Sept. "a, 1925, while it came almost as
a welcome relief to her after several
months of suffering with no hope of
recovery, was nevertheless a sad
shock to husband, three children,
many other relatives and large circle
of friends.
Mrs. Degenhardt sustained a stroke
of paralysis on Feb. q last, from the
effects of which she partially rallied
for a time, but was confined to her
bed, practically a helpless invalid, all
the ensuing months. During her long
struggle for better health she had the
unremitting care of her husband, the
children, other kindred and friends.
No efforts or expense were spared
that gave any promise of lettering
her condition or relieving her suf-
ferings, which she bore with great
patience and courage. Those near and
dear to her who mourn her departure
have at least the comfort of knowing
that they did everything for her in
their power and that death would not
be denied by any human agency.
Mrs. Degenhardt was indeed good
mother, wife, neighbor and friend,
and will be sadly missed. Her life in
the home was ideal and the stricken
husband and children have the heart
felt sympathy of all their acquaintance
in the death of the wife and mother
whose love and companionship, in the
normal course of events, they had
hoped to enjoy for many ears to come.
But somewhere on the hilltop
OF a country that knows no pain,
She will stand in her beautiful door
way
And bid them welcome again"
Mary J. Simon was born Nov. 20,
1881, and was married Nov. 10, 1907,
to Theodore Degenhardt They lived
on farm near Mt. Hope for five years
following their marriage. They then
moved to Bloomington where they
have resided ever since. Left to
mourn her death are the husband;
two sons, Francis, 16, and Cletus, IA;
one daughter, Elizabeth, 10; her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Chris. Simon of
Potosi; two brothers, Henry Simon,
Potosi, aud Joseph, Dubuque; four
sisters, Mrs. Chas Weber and Mrs.
Jos. Gerhart, Potosi, Mrs. Matt Oyen,
Hazel Green, and Mrs. Theo Steines,
Sank Center, Mimi. They were all
present at the funeral except Joseph
and Mrs. Steines.
Mrs. Degenhardt was faithful
member of the Catholic church all her
life, also of the local Mothers sodality
of that church, and funeral services,
largely attended despite Heavy rain
at the time, were held at st. Mary's
Catholic church, Bloomington, Satur-
day morning, Sept. rs. Rev. Leo Pol
lack officiated with interment in the
local Catholic cemetery.-A Friend.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07
BEETOWN SCHOOLS
Primary Room

AAHu1y IAOOM
Three weeks of school have gone by
and we are beginning our fourth. We
have an enrolment of 30 First grade:
Delbert Bradley, Jack Duncan, Ervie
Hutchcroft, Marcus Laufenberg, James
Pafford, Dorothy Potter, Russell Wi
mer, Robert Slaght. Second grade:
Barbara Auel, Steward Bradley, Beu-
lab Christensen, Virgil Christensen,
Esther Cuauer, George Clifton, Oar
rell Duncan, Fern Garthwaite, Glen
ice Potter, Elverson Thorpe, Audrey
Winner. Third grade: Jasper Brad
| ley, Myer Dixon, Gerald Kittoe, Julia
Reed. Fourth grade: Helen Bishop,
Marion Huntington, Viola Garthwaite,
Margaret Pafford, Grace Slaght.
The Beginners class have been talk
| ing about Mother Goose. They have
| made quite a collection of the mem
bers of her family.
The fourth grade Language class is
making study of Millet's picture,
"The Cleaners" They are making
booklets on the picture. Many of our
pupils were absent last week to at
tend the Bloomington Fair.
Erwin Hutchcroft was absent few
| days last week on account Of Illness.
| The beginners are stringing corn.
They are planning on decorating their
room with it.
We are to have flower garden this
winter. We have a number of hout-
house plants already.
| There was no school Friday after
noon as both teachers attended the
| Teachers meeting at Mrs. Mayne's
school, Dist. No. 10, Beetown.
Grammar School.
We are beginning our fourth week
Of school with an enrolment Of Is.
9Th grade: Dorthea FARMLAND, Vir-
gil Garner, Geneva Garthwaite, Jo-
seph Klein, Vernon Laufenberg, For
est Slaght, Murten Siaght.
7th grade: Howard Mayne, Edward
Metcalf, JohA Phillips, Virgil Slaght.
Carolyn Sturmer.
9Th grade: willard Galley, Joseph
Huntington, Virginia FARMLAND, Au-
gust zach, Leo and Loui Laufenberg,
Cora Mayne, Cecil Potter. Marjorie
| Schmitz
5th grade: Eunice Appleby, Doris
| Clifton, Retha zach, Bernice Peak
Davis Slaght, Freddie Stotler, Russell
| Wise.
The 9Th grade agriculture class has
changed it's recitation period to the
| last thing in the afternoon, which
gives time to go on field trips.
The 7th grade reading class have
completed the study of Rip Van Win
| kle.
One-half of our enrolment attended
the Bloomington Fair Thursday and
gained many helpful hints from the
school exhibits.
Lucille Hayden and Frank Stotlel
L. H. S. students, visited school.
The 5th grade Physiology class are
making posters for the different kinds
of food.
Virginia FARMLAND was the guest
of Eunince Appleby Monday night.
The agric. class have completed
their eight agricultural topics as re-
CURED by Oct. LIST.
Reading circle work is progressing
nicely. Carolyn Sturmer and Eunice
Appleby have theirs completed.
Joseph Klein entered school Tues,
day after helping with the field work
on the farm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07

passing of any nature if forbidden on
the farms of the undersigned. Viola
tons of this notice will be rigidly
prosecuted. John Furstenberg, Peter
Berndt, Henry Block, Walter Munson,
Henry Maritime, Milton King, Frank
Morrow, Henry Heberlein. S2p3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07

WANTED-Vacancy now offered to
handle Wards Reliable Products in
Grant county. Gentlemanly, steady
hustler desired. Previous experience
not necessary. Particulars forwarded
on request. DR.. Wards Medical Co.,
Winona, Mimi. Established 1856. 33c3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07

Duane Halloran, %, Clintonville,
was killed while at work Wednesday
at the Clintonville Milk Co. plant. He
accidentally knocked loose a brace
supporting several radiators, which
fell, crushing him. Halloran was
married about three months ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07

Freshen in November. Association re-
cord for II months 13,30O.32 lbs. milk
and 485 pounds Of fat. Bead Farm
Holstein, Rt. 5, box 50, Lancaster. 1923
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07

A slight scratch on the lower up
scarcely noticed at first, resulted FIJI
day night in the death OF Mrs. car
ence Trachte, q, WatertoWn, prloe
of three weeks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07

WANTEDITo hear from owner Of
good farm for sale. State cash price,
full particulars. D. F. Bush. Minneapo-
lis, MINI. 32p13
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07

TAKEN UP ESTRAY-One 2-year-old
and one yearling Durham heifers.
Owner prove property and pay charg-
es. w. C. Brawner, Potosi, Wis. 34p3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07
Showing the Reason for
Quality at Low Cost

The exhibit consists of 40 remarkable photo
graphs of the most interesting processes IN mod
ern automobile manufacture. Il will provide
the same interesting knowledge that you would
get by taking trip through the plants where
Chevrolet cars are built. Each picture is accom-
panied by full description Of the operation
it illustrates 1t is an exhibit of unusual interest
and value. Bring the children.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07

FOR RENT-Three or six furnished
|or unfinished rooms. Inquire of
Jos. Wright. 33tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07

house in 1st ward. Inquire of Syl-
Evester Smith. 33tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07

FOR SALE-Good modern residence
with nice lots. Well located and to
be sold cheap. Inquire of Eugene
Woodhouse, Lancaster, Wis. lift
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07

STRAYED-From my pasture in Lit
tie Grant, 2 steers branded on left
hip. A reward will be paid for any in
formation as to their whereabouts.
Jos. Wright. 33tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07

FOR SALE-Pure bred Poland China
boar coming 2 years old. w. C. Brawn-
er, Potosi, Wis. 34p2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07

We prepare young men and women
for good business positions. Every
graduate now employed. Fine future,
good salary, promotion. Free employ
ment service. Send for free catalog.
Wisconsin Business University, La
Crosse, Wisconsin. S4tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-10-07

FOR SALE-Two houses; all modern;
both bargains. Worth investigating.
w. G. Cartwright. 28tfc