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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
LAD
ELECTROCUTED
HERE FRIDAY
Tragedy Due to Dead Wire
Flipping Up Against
$4,000 Volt Line.

Vernon Oehler, age 10, DEBORAH,
Iowa, young man, was fatally injured
Friday afternoon while working with
Geo. Harris and Leo Palmer, Inter
state Power Co. linemen, engaged IN
pulling in service wires for the new
high school, The accident happened at
A: AT p. m, and the young man breathed
his last at 1880 p. m. Palmer was
burned but lives. Harris was in no
danger He witnessed the accident
from a pole nearby.
The scene of the accident was No.
Jefferson ST., at the Geo. Muesse cor
ner. The young men had pulled in the
wires for the school on the same poles
but below the $4,000 volt high pressure
line to Bloomington. Harris was on
the pole while Oehler and Palmer
stood on the ground below ready to
| hand the wires to Harris for slack
pulling.
Dead Wire Hits High Line
In some manner one wire caught
several hundred feet up the line and
as Oehler and Palmer tugged on 1t,
the wire suddenly released and flew
up against the high line. There was
a momentary flash at the point of con-
tact and the circuit breaker at Platte
vile was throw nout.
In that flash the high pressure cur
rent travelled back over the wire. 1t
| reached Oehler and Palmer who were
holding the wire, and found paths
| through their bodies to ground.
Palmer was the worst burned of
the two. He received a deep burn on
one hand and blisters on his feet
where the current travelled to ground
! through the tacks of his shoe. But
aside from the burns and the severe
jar he was unhurt.
| ReSuScitatiOn Unavailing
Oehler received similar burns. He
staggered about twenty feet to the
center of the street, where he fell
down. First aid was at hand at once.
! The young man was given resusclta-
! ton work for three hours but with
/ out avail.
|. The parents of the dead lad were
here Saturday morning for the body.
Deceased is survived by his father and
mother, sister and brother. Burial was
made at DEBORAH.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
Dog Tax Law To Be
Enforced Says Orchard

Dist. Atty Orchard has called the
attention of town and city officials to
sections of the state law which pro-
vide that dog taxes must be paid at
the rate of 81 for each male or
spayed female dog and 50 for each fe-
male dog. Such payments to be made
to treasurer of local unit. Penalties
for violation of the law provide fine
of SIS to $50.
Mr.. Orchard was directed by the
last session of the county board to
press enforcement of the dog tax law
and insist upon town treasurers max
ing collections On and after April 20
he will direct the sheriff to report all
violations of the statute and prosecu-
tions will follow.
Persons knowing of unlicensed dogs
are asked to report them to the district
attorney or sheriff.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
PUBLIC FORUM
Protect the Timber
THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE


IOttCb Tilt IlHIUtI
THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Mr. A. L. Sherman,
Grant County Herald,
Lancaster, Wisconsin.
|, Dear Mr.. Sherman:
Your interesting editorial on the
Importance of standing timber in
Grant county, shows a keen apprecia-
ton of existing conditions, and Wis
ion of the unacceptable result of forest
destruction. The menace to a per-
manent system of agriculture, as the
result of denuding the countryside,
and the beneficial protective influence
of forests, have been ably presented.
May | add a few words about timber
as a crop.
Of the farm land in Grant county,
only 1870 was in farm crops in 1928,
which is nearly the same as the aver
age for the entire state. Modern ag-
riculture, with improved methods and
the use of machinery, has resulted in
intensive cultivation of the most fer
tile and best lying fields, so the re-
naming lands cannot consistently re-
nav cultivation. To bring an income
to the owners these lands would have
to grow a crop, which, while it yields
a low return per acre, requires much
lower expenditure for labor and
equipment.
Timber is crop suited to such con-
ditionS and having certain definite ad-
vantages. 1t is not perishable crop
but may be held for better prices for
a decade. A woodlot may serve as a
savings account which may be drawn
upon in time of need. Further, most
of the work which consists of harvest
ing the crop, may be done in the win
ter, using the time of the men and
teams to advantage. Growing timber
is merely another step in diversified
farming.
Since trees require longer time to
reach merchantable size than other
crops, it is necessary to use greater
foresight. To provide an annual cut
it is necessary to have the stand COM
posed of trees of all ages or size
classes, from seedlings and saplings
to mature trees. Then, when trees
are cut, others will take their place
so that cut ing does not result in
clearing. TIE chief error in handling
woodlots, lie, not in cutting trees
but in failing to secure young growth
before cutting. This point is stressed
in the Presidents proclamation OF
Forest Week, wherein he urges both
forest conservation and renewal.
Faithfully Yours,
F. G.. WILSON.
Extension Forester.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
IN JUSTICE COURT
Arrested ON Old Charge

Mike Kurth, we'll known jamestown
character, was re-arrested on an old
charge by state enforcement agents
and Under Sheriff Bayley Thursday
night. Mike was brought to Lancas-
ter and arraigned, bond being provid-
ed. He will have his trial in circuit
court later. Samples of beer in his
place at White City were taken for
analysis. A warrant was issued for
Mike last fall but could not be served
as he was in Dubuque hospital. The
present arrest is on the last fall war
rant.
Sour Wine at Decker's
The officers also picked up sample
of sour wine at the Herman Decker
place were a woman was in charge.
Herman is now serving a six months
sentence in the Milwaukee House of
Correction for violation of the liquor
law.
May Wipe Out White City
The long-continued liquor nuisance
at White City may cause action to be
started toward closing the entire
group of resorts located at the foot of
Sandy Hook hill and opposite Eagle
Point bridge. Repeated arrests and
dpDdI GuIly p4loll liz POI
result and the next move would be
legal proceedings to declare the whole
district a nuisance and put the pad
lock on the joints. The trade for the
district comes from Dubuque sports,
local residents being peacahle farmers.
Held For Seduction
Sam Petit, former saloon man and
we'll known British Hollow resident,
was arrested Wednesday by Under
Sheriff Bayley on charges preferred by
a Mrs. Klar of British Hollow. 1t is
alleged, that Petit seduced Bernadette
Klar, aged IA. 1t is said that the girl
gave birth to child last week. Hear
ing was set before Justice Burrows on
April 20, and Petit was released on
$500 bonds. He is married and has a
family. Petit says he is innocent and
will retain counsel and fight the case.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15

Mr. and Mrs Thos. Mcdonald an
nounce the arrival of baby boy,
Thomas Mcdonald Third, at their
home. Saturday evening.
Dustin Pierce, aged about 20, was
taken with a paralytic stroke Thurs
day, but was somewhat improved by
Saturday. He resides in the western
part of the city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
0RSERYE GOOD FRIDAY

Lancaster places of business were
closed for one hour, from two to three
Friday, while services were held in
honor of Good Friday in the various
churches. Sunday. appropriate Easter
exercises were held in all the churches
with union service at the Grantland
Sunday night.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
A CORRECTION

The Herald of last week, through
misunderstanding stated that w. j.
Brennan had the Legion endorsement.
We are informed that the endorsement
was that of ex-service men, but not as
an organization, the Legion being non
political in its character.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
GIFTS $1,000 REOTEST

Charles H. Richardson ofMissoula,
Mont, former Lancaster resident
and well known by older residents
here, has been given bequest of
$4,000 in cash under the terms of the
will of Sen VIM A. Clark, Montana
mining man. The estate totals s10.-
900 900, Mr.. Richardson being one of
several old friends of the senator's
to be handsomely remembered.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
Robert G0dfreY

Robert Godfrey, well known and
respected resident of No. Lancaster,
died at his home there Thursday
night at the age of 81 years. Funeral
services were held at Emmanuel
church Sunday at p. M, with burial
at Hillside. Mr. Godfrey is survived
by his wife, formerly Miss Beetham,
a son, Henry, of Milwaukee, and a
daughter, Miss Mary. at home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
A Reantifnl Day.

The roads are good and thousands
took advantage Sunday of Grant
county's fine highway system. They
motored here and there, visiting with
friends and generally enjoying the
wonderful day. Most of them attended
Easter services according to their be-
lief in the morning and returned at
night for further devotion. So passed
a beautiful day
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
The Policeman Within.

The American democracy will not
be the success it should be unless each
citizen realizes that his privileges and
his responsibilities are equal and go
hand in hand. He receives privileges
which are maintained by each and. all
accepting responsibility.
The policeman within rather than
the man in blue on the corner is the
great moral force preserving the Ma
ton. 1t is the still, small voice OF
conscience guiding our footsteps.
With the policeman within on guard
there need be no policeman without
We succeed only by being guardians
of our own and not others conduct.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15

Miss Ruby Hoffman left Sunday for
st. Paul to attend the wedding OF her
niece, Miss Vera Hoffman. Mrs. Henry
Hoffman. who has spent the past two
months at the home of her son, c. III.
Hoffman, will return with Miss Hoff-
man the last of the week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
Flashes
Life is ShOrt-Tell the Truth"
Leave Them Alone.

I1tuFU AIfUII ttIUIVs
"Will Sailstad Marry the Sunshine
Girl'?" is query agitating the sob
daily press of the state. To our mind
both Sailstad and his girl, sinners
against themselves, others and soci-
ETY., have at least the decency to wish
to be let alone and not made the cen
tiers of morbid public interest. Leave
the poor devils alone.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
Snrine in Grant County.

Spring is far advanced in Grant
county. The oats are in The soil. a
loose. friable mass. lends itself easily
TO blowing for corn.
Rain has been the want but nothing
has suffered except the pastures. The
seed bed is warm and mellow-awalt-
ing a soaking rain to start growing.
Early vegetation is showing its
mantle of green. Late trees are bud
ding and ready to burst when the
moisture hits them.
Along the river gardens are under
way. Green stuff, growing under glass,
is ready for the table. The season in
the bottoms is two weeks ahead of
the hills.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15

Benton Fowler, while at the Hosktns
mine near Benton, playing with -dy-
Mantle cap, had two fingers and a part
OF his thumb torn off his right hand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
THESE MAY WE'D

Conrad Hauser, Boscobel; Katie
Henry, Cashton.
Neal Updike, Hickory Grove; Freda
Hicks, WatterStoWn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
The Living Tree.


The permanent business in COM
munity has been compared to living
tree. 1t takes deep roots in the soil and
is not easily uprooted. Taking from
the community the wherewithal for
its sustenance it gives back in the form
of taxes, salaries, rents, contributions
to the public good, and interest i'll
other institutions, individuals and
community welfare.
The wise merchant looks farther
than the dollar sign. He sees that the
welfare of each industrious, deserving
person is the welfare of all. He takes
a sympathetic interest in his custom
ers, their trials and their triumphs.
We have no i'll feeling toward an
itinerant but we do feel he does moth
ing to help the town. We like to be-
lieve that most people prefer to pat
ronize the home man whose business,
like living tree, is deep rooted in the
soil of the community
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15

Newton Varker of Cuba City has a
patent on a new design stepladder.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
ELECTION RESULTS

Walter J. Brennan was victor in the
county judicial election held last week,
carrying all but about nine precincts
in a decisive manner. Geo. B. Glenn
entson carried Harrison township,
Muscoda township, Paris township,
Boscobel 3rd ward and Watterstown.
S. H. Taylor carried Beetown, Ellen
boro, Smelser and one ward of Platte
vile. The official vote was:
Brennan, 1888; Clementson, 1909;
Taylor, 1854.
Judge E. Ray Stephens carried the
county for supreme Judge, his vote
being $3.50 against J. c. Kleist's 1901.
LANCASTER ELECTION RESULTS
Sup. Judge-Stevens, 57S; Kliest,
1856.
State Supt-Callahan 637.
Co. Supt.-Ralph 836.
County Judge-Brennan, 562; Tay-
lor, 421; Clementson, 81.
Justice of Burrows, 657;
Johnson, 1913.
Aid. 1st Ward-Abrams, 100; Fow-
Ter, 81.
Sup LIST. Ward-Walker, 144.
Aid I'd Ward Du Hamel, 1879.
Sup. I'd Ward-Eastman, 172.
Aid. Bird Ward-Brady, ISL; Gel
bach, 141.
Sup. 3rd Ward-Willis, 252.
Alderman 4th Ward-Vesperman
1872; Ward, 80.
Sup. 4th Ward-Calvert, 191; Dob
son 70
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15

Miss Laura Wurster of Mazomanie
is visiting Lancaster friends.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
Moral Law
Human Law.


A writer brings out the reminder
that centuries ago Christianity was
anathema and being Christian was a
crime punishable by death. Christian
ity was practiced surreptitiously and
by stealth. When caught the devotees
were burned to death-living torches
to remind the populace that it was
dangerous to differ with the estab-
lished Gods of Rome!
Yet Christianity grew in spite of
persecution, in fact, thrived upon it.
Eventually the creed of the gentle
Nazarene triumphed over the brute
force of Rome And pagan Rome fell.
The point we see in this lesson is
that the Moral Law, the law of God,
inherent in every human heart, is
higher than any man-made law of its
time. Wise human laws conform to
conscience and are easily enforced.
Laws which do not conform to the
sense of right and wrong in the heart
of the individual prove expensive and
generally impossible of enforcement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-15
Violating "Blue" Laws.

Do you go motoring 1Or pleasure on
Sunday? If you do you force men to
violate the Sabbath by working in
garages and service stations.
Do you read Sunday newspapers?
If YOU do you force other men to vi
olate the Sunday law by selling them
to you.
Do you attend Sunday picture shows,
ball games, or other Sunday enter
tainments? If you do you violate the
law lust as much as the man who
keeps the place or sells you the tick
ct
Do YOU attend Chautauquas on Sun
day? Do you Sign up for Chautau-
ouas which include Sunday perform
ances? Have you signed up" for such
affairs in the past?
If you have done any of these things
or a number of others you are V1o-
Iator of the 1854 Sunday closing stat
nte which the Wisconsin legislature
has repeatedly refused to repeal at
the behest of various organizations in
favor of rigid Sunday observance. Yet,
we venture to say, not one OF those
opposed to the repeal of the law put
have violated in some form or announcer
times without number.
The law says Works of Necessity
or Charity" and makes no other dis
tinction. If we are to enforce it at all
we should enforce it to the letter.
If we do not live up to it in en-
tirety we should not draw distinctions
for others because they take to some
form of diversion which does not SUIT
our fancy or code.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-23
Massachusetts Man Didn't Know Name Of Intended Bride

TAUNTON, Mass, Jan. 23.-"You had better go out and get an introduc- tion to the girl you propose to marry" was the advice which City Clerk Edwin A. Tetlow gave a man seeking a marriage license.
 The man, accompanied by a woman, made visit to the home of the city clerk to get marriage license. He answered the questions put by let low. When the clerk asked the name of his proposed wife he scratched his head, thought moment and declared he did not know.
 Later it was learned that the wo- man with him was the bridesmaid and that he had left his bride-to-be waiting at the church with the in tention of returning with the docu- ment, but he failed to do so.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-23
POLAND HONORS
 HEROES OF WAR

WARSAW, Jan. 22.-Poland re- gently achieved a monument to The Unknown Soldier" in such a myste- rious manner that neither the press nor the public knows from whence it came. One morning at dawn motor lorry appeared at Saxonian Square and unloaded at the base of the Pon iatowski statue a great sandstone block bearing the inscription "to the Unknown Soldier"
 The public immediately began laying wreaths of flowers before the inscribed stone and it has be- come an accepted monument ln spite of the ignorance as to the origin of the gift.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-23
RABBIT MEAT IS POWDERED FOR USE
 SUMMER FOX FEED

Down in the Kenai peninsula cOun- try, which place, 1t is believed, viii soon be made Government game reserve, the fox farmers of the dis trict have been busily occupied for some time past and will be for two months to come, in snaring rabbits for future fox feed. Al Hardy, deputy fur and game warden, returned to Anchorage last week from that dis trict and brings the information that all the fox ranchers anticipate a splendid season this year.
 The Williamson fox ranch located on Russian river, is the largest ranch in the district Last year 96 fox were taken off the ranch and at the present time there are approximate ly 14 pair left. Mr. Williamson ex- poets to put up at least 5000 rabbits for fox feed. Other ranchers plan on putting many away from 2,0O0 up. An average of 125 to 175 rabbits are being shared daily by the individual farmers, all of whom firmly believe, due to many reasons, particularly the climate, that rabbit drought will visit the district next year.
 After picking up quantity of rabbits many of the farmers grind the raw meat up, which, in turn is placed on racks over Q stove, where the meat is dried thoroughly, after which it is taken down and pulver- ized and slowed away in sacks. To prepare a meal for fox, the rabbit powder is mixed with water and vegetables, boiled and served. This makes a very substantial food for l the animals, during the summer months, making quite an agreeable i change of diet from the fish and DOT cupine.
 Another form of preserving the rabbit meat for summer feed is to clean the rabbits, leaving the raw meat, which is packed in five-gal- lon oil can. About 35 of the rabbits can be packed in this space. Water is then poured into the can, which is set outdoors until the water be- comes frozen. The can is then l brought indoors and the can is thaw- ed away from the ice inside, which is dumped out. The blocks of frozen rabbits are then stored away in specially constructed icehouses. Fresh rabbit meat is particularly good feed for the fox in the spring of the year
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-23
Bobbed- d-Haired Siren
 Leads Barber Astray

VIENNA, Jan. -"Bubikopf," as the bobbed hair vogue is termed in this city, recently earned a young woman adherent weeks imprison- ment
 Anna Schwartz, blonde "bubi- kopf'' of twenty-two, was convicted of having led astray a young married barber by the name of Joseph Leopol- dine.
 Leopoldine's wife testified before the judge that Anna had captivated her husband by means of her blonde bobbed locks, and asserted that Anna had been in the habit of sending for her husband at all times of the day and night to trim her hair. They al so frequently went for excursions to- gether, she added. Asked if he had been 1; good hus- band otherwise, Mrs. Leopoldine stat ed that he vas perfect husband in other respects, although he immedi ately got a "grouch" if she mention ed the word "bubikopf." The judge asked Anna whether she would promise to leave the barber alone, but she tearfully declared that she could rot promise that. Anna's sentence will not take el feet until the end of 1925, which means that if Mrs. Peopoldine has nc more complaints Anna will not have to go to prison.
 The judge remarked by that time there will probably be no more "bubi kopfs."
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-23
w. J. JULIAN ARRIVES AT
 MAYO BROTHERS HOSPITAL

The Alaska Weekly, published in Seattle sent a telegram north the othre day stating that w. J. Julian, Moose Pass prospector and oldtimer of the Territory got away from Seat tie and nas arrived in Rochester, Minn., where the Mayo Brothers clinic is and has fine chance to battle the cancer which has been tearing him down for the past few months. The paper also thanks all those for their time subscription in allowing Julian the money to defray the expenses of his operation which is necessary to save his life.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-23
ALASKA BREAKS WINTER RECORD
 CROSSING GULF

The Alaska broke all winter rec ords bewteen Juneau and Cordova on her westward trip, last time, ty- ing up at Cordova dock Just B hours and 50 minutes after casting off from the Juneau dock. Southbound, last trip the steamer n ade almost as good time, landing in Juneau 35 hours and 30 minI+es out of Cordo- va.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-23
FRED B. TRACY IN LINE FOR
 BETTER POSITION IN SEATTLE

R. R. Pierson, for many years superintendent of the Alaska s. s. company, with headquarters in Seat tie, resigned from that position on January first, according to the An chorage Daily Alaskan.
 MT. Pierson has been appointed con sulting engineer for the company No successor has been appointed by the company. Work heretofore at tended to by him will be looked after by Fred B. Tracy, former Anchor age resident, agent at Pier 2, Seattle. A. M. Murphy will continue in the capacity Of mechanical superintend- ent.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-23

The stork visited Mrs. Gus Gel les at 1O:15 the other night at the Anchorage hospital and before depart ing left an eight-pound daughter. Dr. Beeson reported that mother and daughter were doing nicely. MT Gelles hastened to spread the news with the additional fact that he now has a trio of fine children.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-23

Fireman c. o. Thatcher, of The Alaska Railroad was slightly burn ed about the face while thawing out the air pumps on Engine 605. The accident occurred at mile 62. The burns, which were caused by steam did not prove serious and Mir. Thatch- CT resumed his regular run this A. M.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-23

Frank Kempfer is back in town from the Nuka bay district where he and Al Blair have been trapping the past two months. They secured some fine fur.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-23
SNEEZE GAS IN SHIP HOLD
 DRIVES OUT STOWAWAYS

MANILA, Jan. 23.-Manila's fame along the Chinese coast as good port for beachcombers, where stow ing away on army transports has been easy, is passing away.
 Sneeze gas supplied by the Chem ical Warfare service of the Philippine department of the United States ar my, is forced into the hold of every transport for the period of twenty four hours just before departure, thus making the hold uninhabitable.
 Brunswick Monographs and Re- cords. The Alaska Shop. If
 Haas Fresh Candies at the Alaska Shop. If
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-23

Parker's Duofold Fountain Pens, at the Alaska Shop. tf
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-23

Brunswick Radiolas, the Radiola de Luxe at the Alaska Shop. If