Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-06-10
pOTOS| EVENTS
General Items of Interest
Gathered by Our Special
Correspondent.
Especial Correspondence to The Herald.)
Joint Picnic at st. Andrews


A Joint picnic was enjoyed by the
pupils of the st. Andrews parochial
and Tennyson public schools last
Tuesday. The weather was somewhat
overcast with threatening clouds and
fearful of rain, the picnic was held on
the lawn of the Sisters residence.
1t is needless to say that the children
spent delightful time before parting
for the period of several months.
Both schools have closed after sue
cessful terms.
Homecoming Picnic July
A move is on foot for a big home
coming picnic in Tennyson July 4.
We understand the people here are
taking quite an interest in the project |
and there is no doubt but what it can |
be made a success. So pull together |
good pleople, and make this home |
coming celebration in cOmmemmOra- |
ton of the 149th anniversary of the |
independence of the good old U. S. A. |
Mrs. GrOsser Improves
The condition of Mrs. Harry Gros- |
ser, who underwent an operation for |
appendicitis at Finley hospital in Du- |
buque Tuesday morning, is at this |
writing very encouraging. If nothing |
return home in the near future. This
is surely gratifying news to her many |
friends Mrs. Grosser has had much |
hospital confinement for different all |
ments in the past few months, and it |
is sincerely hoped that there will be
no recurrence.
Adam SchumacherS Home
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Schumacher of
III xryI% h
their son, John, in Missouri, arrived
here Thursday to spend the summer
with their son and daughter, Walter
and Mrs. c. J. Ragatz, and brothers,
Nick and Henry Schumacher and res
versity of Dubuque is at his home to
time friends are pleased to greet them
Masses Begin Earlier
Masses, beginning next Sunday
morning at ST. Andrews church have
been advanced one hour earlier ac-
cording to an announcement made by
Rev. FIR Scheffer Sunday morning.
Masses on Sunday until further notice
will be at and 8 o'clock.
Miss Charlotte StOll H0nOred
Mrs. l.. G. Edwards entertained
party of friends at her home on East
street Friday afternoon in honor of
Miss Charlotte Stoll, to be bride on
Tuesday, June 9. The hours were
spent in an informal manner and were
concluded with delicious luncheon,
served to IL guests. Pink and white
peonies adorned the room and tables,
very appropriate flowers for the oc-
casion.
A miscellaneous shower was given
at the home of Mrs. Clyde Potter, at
her home Tuesday evening last, in
honor of her sister, Miss Charlotte
Stoll whose marriage to to Isadore
Mclaughlin which took place at St.
Thomas church Tuesday morning June
9th. Two hundred invitations were ex-
tended, but owing to the outlook of
the weather only about one hundred
and twenty-five responded to the invi
tations. However a good time was
had, and a bountiful luncheon was
served, of which everyone present rel
ished The to be bride was the re-
cipient of many costly and useful pres
ents.
Locals of Past Week
Mrs Ralph barrow and children of
New Lisbon, Wis, visited the past
week with Mrs. Ella barrow in Potosi.
Clarence Roser, student at the Uni
versity of Dubuque, 81 at home TO
spend the summer with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Roser of Potosi.
Earl Campbell, during the past week
was substitute for Fred Thole on Rt.
4. Mr.. Thole took a vacation and
with with Mrs. Thole visited relatives
and friends in Glen Haven.
The Ladies Aid Society was enter
tanned last Thursday by the Mesdames
Carl Fritz, Fred Koeller Leonard
Pierce and Helmuth Fritz The society
members were treated to a bounteous
luncheon. The next meeting will be
held at the farm home of Mrs. Mary
Hoffmeister, on Long Branch.
Ancient House Burns
The house on the John Lonergan
farm near British Hollow, occupied
by Arthur Longmeier, was destroyed
by fire last Friday morning. Mr.
Longmeier, we understand, lost con-
siderable portion of his household eff
fects An appeal to the generous pub
lie for aid in his behalf is being made
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Jones spent Me-
mortal day with relatives and friends
in Bagley.
Announcement of the forthcoming
marriage of Albert Wetter of Dubuque
to Miss Evelyn Stohlmeyer of Potosi
was made from the altar of st An
drew's church Sunday morning.
An error was made in Muller Bros
dance ad last week. The time should
nave read Friday, June H." not
Thursday, June y. as written.
DR.. Kenney of Potosi has several
patients in Dubuque who REQUIRE his
services three days of the week. To
be called to Dubuque in his profession
speaks well for the doctor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Graham are
rejoicing over the arrival of a 6-pound
baby girl, born Wednesday, June 8.
Mrs. Robert Kane. nee Cora Oster-
meier, and son, Vernon, of Miller. s.
Dakota, are in Potosi visiting with
Mrs. Kane's mother. Mrs. Elizabeth
Ostermeier, and other relatives.
Miss COruR1ia D0Ser cooood 5o,,o1,