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ESTABLISHED: 1843. THE COUNTY BOARD ADJOURNED SATURDAY Transacted AH Its Business in One Strenuous Week. Turned Down the Agricultural School Proposition as an Expense That Cannot Be Afforded Now. Upon another page of today’s Her ald will be found a detailed report of proceedings of the connty boaid at its adnual meeting held last week. This will be published in install ments, a portion each week, as in former years, as the complete report will occupy a space of seven or eight, pages of this paper. We give herewith a summarized report of the principal work done at the session, beginning with Tuesday evening’s session. The Herald of last week having described the work done up to that time: Petitions for ‘‘county aid” in building bridges were presented by the chairmen of Jamestown, Hazel Green, Mt. Ida, Harrison. Marion and Bloomington towns, and referred to the committee on highways and bridges. On motion of Mr. Swingle the former rules of the board were adopt ed to govern the present session. Bridge petitions were presented from Watterstown, Millville, Potosi and Liberty and referred to com. on H. B. & F. A report from Judge Clementson relating to the purchase of law books for the county library, was read and on motion adopted. Mr. Loy presented a resolution to provide a rock pile at the county jail to furnish healthful exercise for tramps. Action on the resolution was indefinitely postponed. Mr. Patterson asked for information as to the amount yet due upon the cost of court house. The chairman reported such amount to be $45,168.20. The amount to be paid this year is $10,633 80. which will leave a balance of $34,524.40. Mr. Dressens presented a resolution to request the city of Lancaster to construct a cement cross walk from the northwest corner of the court yard to the northeast corner of the jail grounds. Action was indfinitely postponed. * Mr. Brown presented a resolution to set apart the room known as the Historical Room, in the court bouse, for the use of old soldiers until furfner orders by the board. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Smiley presented a resolution tbit the county appropriate the sum of six thousand dollars to oragnize, equip and maintain a county school of agriculture and domestic economy. On motion of Mr. Swingle action on the resolution was indefinitely post poned J. B. Mauer was elected as trustee of the Asylum and County Home for a period of three years from January I, 1910. Mr. Swingle offered a resolution that all powers of tne county board relative to highways and bridges as well as those under sections 669 and 670, statutes of 1898 be vested in the chairman of the board until the next regular session. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Roach presented a resolution relating to the payment of county orders issued for the payment of claims allowed at this session and to authorize the chairman and county clerk to borrow money if it was found necessary. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Brown offered a motion that the ten per cent set aside for county premanent roads in 1907 be paid to the several towns pro rata, according to their valuation; which motion prevailed. Fred Garner, the very efficient janitor of the court louse, was re appointed for another year. The county chairman appointed S. W. Okey, Hugh Matthews and Herman Grimm as a committee to investigate the matter of modern buildings for asylum purposes. The Ladies’ Rest Room. In the ‘‘Rest Room” last February was plactfd a little bank for penny collections, with this thought in view : If collections gathered by such small deposits from the many guests using same would admit, to use same for repainting the room in some lighter color to make it more cheer ful, as well as cover up the patched appearance caused by other improve ments in the room. Had the collec tions justified the act, within two years or so, a lady of this city, who GRANT COUNTY HERAUIS is interested in public improve ments was willing to advance money for the work and await return from collections without interest on same. The painting was estimated to cost in the neighborhood of thirty or forty dollars. But as the collections grew slowly, only averaging something over one dollar a month, this plan was abandoned, and the money collected was used for toilet articles necessary for the accommodation of guest*. At the rate contributions were being made it would take nearly four years to gather funds fur repainting the room; also a damper was put upon the plan by the chronic kicker, who said: “Oh it is good enough as it is.” This statement is made now, in stead ot at the end of the year, to let such know the money is used as it was intended, for the improvement of the place or for toilet articles and for matron of room for extra work. The amount collected from February 3rd to November 3rd was sl2 34, of this amount tnere was used $4.90 for sundry supplies and necessary ex penses. Therefore there remains on hand $7.34 which will be used for necessary articles as required and a decent couch is badly needed even now. The room is a great comfort to out side guests and very nicely kept by the present overseer, Mrs. Winchell. M. S. ANNUAL GAME HUNT. Followed by Fine Banquet at Lancaster House Wednesday Evening. When The Herald went to press last week the second annual game hunt was ended and the result suffi ciently determined to know that the north side had won by a big lead, but the official count tad not been com pleted. There was a tremendous lot of game killed as will be seen by the following summary of the count: Rabbits, north side 183, south side 137; squirrels, north side 35, south 11; owls, north side 3, south side 2; partridges, north side 5, south side 1. The score apportioned to the various kinds of game was: rabbits 10 points each, squirrels 20 points, owls 50 points, partridge 100 points. The total score for north side was 3180 points, and for the south side 1790 points. It is conceded that the north side is better bunting ground than the south side and there is more or less talk to the effect that if another hunt takes place next year the ter ritory will be divided east and west, instead of north and soath, This year’s score by parties was as follows: NORTH SIDE. A. J. Steinborn, L. G. Hickok, Win. Hough and Henry Belscainper: 17 rabbits, 2 squirrels, 2 partridges— -410 points. Fred Weazel, Jas. McNamara. Chas. Hicks, Will Wenzel; 33 rabbits, 5 squirrels—43o points. Frank Tanner and Arch Parkins: 42 rabbits, 6 squirrels, 2 partridges— -740 points. Burne Pollock and John Collins; 9 rabbits, 4 squirrels, 1 partridge—27o points, W. J. Bailie, Jay Harcleroad, W. G. Knux and Roy Oates : 54 rabbitsj 3 squirrels, 3 owls—7so points. Fred Spies and Gus Wenzel: 12 rabbits, 10 squirrels—32o points, Clyde Prideaux : 13 rabbits, 5 squir rels—23o points. James Johnson: 3 rabbits—3o points. . SOUTE SIDE. Clint Edwards, Albert and Chas. Brandemuhl, Harvey Schmidt: 23 rabbits, 3 squirrels, 1 partridge—39o points. W. E. Sbimmin and Sever Oleson : 16 rabbits -160 points. John Decker and Henry Carroll: 31 rabbits—3lo points. V. L. Showalter, Dr. Gault, L. H. Stevens and Manfred Burris of Mont fort : 21 rabbits—2lo points. Ricbr.rd Pasco and Chas. Borah : 21 rabbits—2lo points. Tom Blewett, Bert Shipley, L. D. Eastman, Dr. Gibson and Clyde Suttle: 20 rabbits, 8 squirrls—36o points. Udelhofen : 3 rabbits, 2 owls—l3o points. Louis Henkel: 2 rabbits—2o points. THE BANQUET On Wednesday evening a fine banquet was served at the Lancaster House at*which the hunters and their friends to the number of fifty or more did ample justice. At the conclusion of the feast the toastmaster of the evening Ed. M. Lowry, in his own witty and in imitable manner called upon many of the banqueters for imprompter talks and a jolly good time was in dulged in until nearly midnight, when the event was concluded by the singing of ‘‘America” in which the entire party joined. PUBLISHED AT LANCASTER, WISCONSIN, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 17, 1909. LOOKING BACKWARD ABOUT FIFTY YEARS Some War History Concerning Potosi and Its People. Long List of Soldier* Who Lost Their Live* in the Defense of Their Country’s Honor. Not many towns have preserved a list of the soldiers who enlisted during the Civil War from such towns, and there are not many of these that can show a list of those who lost their lives in battle, or died from wounds or disease. 1 have, before me such a list; the names were collected under the auspices of Belknap Fuqua Post G. A. R. It may not be entirely correct, but it is the mott complete list that has been obtained so far. Belknap Fuqua was the first Potosi boy who sacrificed his life; he died at Richmond. Ya., July 21, 1861, from wounds received at the first Battle of Bull Run ; the Grand Army Post in Potosi was named after him. The following is a copy of the roster: Belknap Fuqua Co. C. 2d Inf. Jonn St. John Co. C. 2d Int. George Beasley Co. 2d Inf. Riley Dotv Co. C. 2d Inf. William Ewing Co. C. 2d Inf. Samuel Runyan Co. C. 2d Inf. Frank Neavill Co. C. 2d Inf. Henry R. Neavill Co. C. 2d Inf. Dan Burton Co. C. 2d Inf. Charles Kunz Co. C. 2d Cav. Jehiel Cook Co. C. 2d Cav. Henry Schlosser Co. C. 2d Cav. John L. Runyan Co. F. 7th Inf. Bart Pauley Co. F. 7th Inf. Phil Bennetts Co. F. 7th Inf, Wesley Craig Co. F. 7th Inf. Geo. Cornigue Co. F. 7th Inf. John Lepla Co. F. 7th Inf. Robert Jarrett Co. F. 10th Inf. Theo. Hilgers Co. F. 10th Inf. Robert Langstaff Co. F. 10th Inf. James McMahon Co. F. 21st Inf. Chas. F. Olmstead Co. H. 25th Inf. H C. Wise Co. H. 25th Inf. Theo. Bellon Co. H. 25th Inf. F. B. Bilderbach Co. H 25th Inf. John Bradberry Co. H. 25th luf. T. J. Clarke Co. H. 25th Inf. H. M. Ellis Co H. 25th Inf Fred Curtius Co. B. 25th Inf. John Allison Co. H. 25th Inf. L. W. Lowrey Co. H. 25tb Inf. Nathan Hurst Co. H. 25th Inf. Michael Meyer Co. H. 25th Inf. Tues. McDonnell Co. H. 25th Inf. Allen McPhail Co. H. 25th Inf. James Richardson Co. H. 25th Inf. J. K. Schmitz Co. H 25tb Inf. James Sprague Co. H. 25th Inf. Jaspar Turnei Co. H. 25th Inf. William Walker Co. H. 25th Inf. W. F. Woodruff Co. H. 25th Inf. Louis Buchages Co. H. 25th Inf. Quincy Twining Co. H. 25th Inf. Horace Hampton Cj. F. 49th Inf. Louis Lafont Co. and Regiment not known. Jonas Fuller Co. and Regiment not known. Chas. Fritchett Co. and Regiment not known. James Hewitt Co and Regiment not known. James McPhail Co. and Regiment not known. Two snakes stories from one town may be too much but the one follow ing was told to me by a gentleman and lady shortly after the war. It was afterwards confirmed by the lady who waved the flag, and it was not denied, in fact confirmed by her hus band some years ago. The principal actors are all dead. Potosi was loyal to the core. Yes to the core, but there was a little worm at the core which made itself known in 1863. It is well knewn that in the struggle with the south many disloyal organizations sprang into existence. The strongest was, “The Knights of the Golden Circle.” It was a secret society bound by terrible oaths to assist the South in all ways to gain the victory, and resist the government when making drafts to recruit the army. Indiana and Illinois was well organized by these so called knights, (which really was a mis nomer. Tu be a knight, implies to be a man of honor, one who carries on bis warfare by overtacts. These men worked in the dark, and therefore were not knights in the true meaning of the word.) Their conclaves ware held all over the country. Grant county had its quota. A number were living in and near Potosi. I was told that it was in early summer of 1863, while the open resist ance to *he dra t was in progress in New York. Lee ad invaded the north and vias on his way to Gettysburg, Grant had surrounded Vicksburg, Port Hudson was besieged, and the high water mark of the rebellion was in sight, that a public meeting of these knights was held in Potosi. It could not have been an accident, a gathering of this clan, because on the morning of the day of this gather ing, a banner on which was painted a rattlesnake, was stretched from the old Banfill house across the street. During the day anti war men gathered under the banner. O.’d Glory was nowhere to be seen. The speakers were profuse with bitter anti-union sentiments, such as would not have been uttered before Capt. Schwan’s Company had gone. Loyal people, men and women, watched the pro ceedings from the distance. It was during the peroration of one of the speakers, that some one in the audience pointed toward the Wis consin House and axclainud loudly, “Look there.” There was an ap parent consternation among the assembly, the speaker stared silently at the apparition. Over in the upper window in the Wisconsin House a loyal woman like Barbara Frietchie, when Lee’s Army passed through Frederick town, was waving the Stars and Stripes. Efforts were made to get to the room where the loyal woman was, but she had taken the precaution to lock the door. The Stars aud Stripes waved until the host dispersed. It was not a long time ago when an old lady told me that a boy was seen upon the roof of the house with a fish pole and line to took the flag from the window. That was the last meeting of the kind that was held in Potosi. The rattle snake banner disappeared during the night. The battle of Gettysburg and the fall of Vicksburg was the beginning of the end of the war. The story of Potosi Barbara Frietchie has been denied, but the statement from different persons, and the admissions of her husband con vince me that it must be true. The Harter-Maiben Wedding. Rev. Charles W. Harter, pastor of the Baptist church of tnis city, and Miss A. Maiben. daughter of Mrs. Bertha C. Maiben, were joined in marriage by Rev. W. H. Hanmford at the Congregational church on Sunday, November 14, 1909, at eleven o’clock. Although no public announcement of the fact had been made a large audience filled the auditorium with expectant faces when the usual service cf the church began at 10:30 o’clock. At the proper moment Mrs. Hannaford took her place at the organ and began playing the harmonious ‘‘Wedding March” by Mendelsohn. The folding doors in the rear of the auditorium were thrown open and Mr. Harter and Miss Mainen appeared and passed slowly up the aisle approaching the pulpit. The bride was richly attired in cream colored satin and wore a white veil and carried a bouquet of beautful cream colored roses. Mr. Hannaford, the bride’s pastor, met the couple in the area in front of the pulpit, which had been beauti fully decorated with smilax, carna tions and chrysanthemums, by Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Stratton, and, in a brief and simple ceremony registered then mutual covenant and pronounc ed them husband and wife, the soft tones of the organ mingling agreeably with the voices during the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Harter and a few of their immediate friends then with drew from the church while the pastor returned to the pulpit and proceeded with the customary services of the day. Mr. Harter’s sister and her hus band, Mr. and Mrs. W. H Foulk, of Waterloo, lowa, were guests from a distance. Miss Maiben’s relatives and friends and the members of the Baptist church and country congrega tions were quite generally present. Mr. and Mrs. Harter will be absent from the city for a few days but will be back in time for Mr. Harter to fill bis appointments next Sunday. A “Really” Historical Room. At the annual meeting of the county board last week a resolution was adopted giving the soldiers of Grant county the use of the Historical Room, on the ground floor of the court house, for G. A. R. purposes Tt is proposed by members of the local G. A. R. post that glass cases be secured for safe keeping of old war relics, which G. A. R. poosts and individu als will be asked to contribute for the purpose of making the room one of really and truly historical interest. Hundreds of old soldiers have interest ing souvenirs of the war which they would probably give if assured of the safety and preservation of same, and the room would thus be made a must interesting one to visit. Tom Cox Post No. 132 G. A. R. at its last meeting passed a resolution of thanks to the county board for its action. High School Notes. At the meeting of the Forum Debating Club last Wednesday the following subject was discussed by the members: Resolved, That the telegraph be abolished from all rail road systems of the United States and the telephone be installed in its place. The prevailing sentiment was in favor of the telegraph. Anyoae interested in these meetings is invited to come on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 A new debating society has been organized. It held its first regular meeting in the laboratory Wednes’y and adopted a name and a constitu tion. It will be known as the ‘ ‘ Webster Debating Society. ” Ed - ward Kemper was elected president, Will Dunealf vice-president, Fred Philbrick secretary, Floyde Suttle treasurer and Maurice 7 ; egler ser geant at arms. Monday evening will be the regular time of meeting un less otherwise designated. The following is the program which was given by the Kairos Club last Friday: Song “High School” School Recitationlrene Casper News of the Alumni Ettie Griswold PianooSoloElsia Kinzel Mask from Shakespeare's Tempest Leia Goble, Geneva Blackbourn. Genevieve Bennett. Helen Godfrey Gems From Examination Answers Leia Bennett Song “School Days” School Next Saturday the Senior and Freshman boys will play foot ball against the Junior and Sophomore boys at the fair grounds. Every one is invited. Death of Harry Strong. The body us Harry Strong, whose death w«s reported in last week’s Herald, arri’nd in Lancaster Thurs day noon and interment followed shortly after in Hillside cemetery. Rev. Hannaford officiating. Further particulars state that death was caused by asphytiation. Harry lived at the home of his uncle, J. O. Twitchell, a wealthy piano manu facturer, at 3631 Grand Boulevard, Chicago. He had retired Monday night in his usual happy, light hearted mood after spending a merry evening with friends. The morning following Lis aunt discovered his death. As the electric light bulb was in proximity to the gas jet evidently the boy had inadvertently touched the key to the latter, as he turned off the electric light. The key working easily, allowed the gas to escape and the" window being closed the room soon filled deadly fumes un observed by the sleeping boy. Harry being an optimistic, happy disposition, was naturally one of the most popular students in the Wendell Phillips high school. At the time of his death he was much elated over the fact that he was pledged to the Kappa Phi fraternity and was to have been in itiated Friday night Two years ago his guardianship was transferred from Lancaster to Mrs. J. O. Twitchell. His relatives were deeply attached to the bright cheerful boy and treated him as a son. Four Auction Sales. Four auction sale announcements appear in The Herald’s auction bulletin upon another page today. One is that of Frank Taylor, ad ministrator of the estate of the late Russel Taylor, sale occurring tomor row, Nov. 18. The others are those us Henry Knoke on Dec. 1, Wirt Kilby, on December 3, and Alfred Duncalf, administrator of the estate of the late Thomas Duncalf, on December 7. Different Arrangements. Edward A. Tanner, Clifton and Catherine Gabel, Liberty. Charles W. Harter, and Elizabeth A. Mai ben both of Lancaster. John Chester Regan, Paducah, Ky., and Margaret Mcßrien, Lancaster’ Leo Wiedman and Sophia Koeller, both of Potosi. Eldo Chimburg, Montpelier. N. D. and Celia Busch, Hazel Green. Emmanuel Church. Rev. Myron G. Argus, Rector. Nov. 21th, The Sunday next before Ad vent. Holy Communion 7:30 Morning Prayer, Litany and Sermon.... 10:30 Evening Prayer 4:00 Sunday School 9:30 Evening Prayer on Friday at half past seven. Choir practice on Wednesday evening at seven o’clock. The Woman’s Auxiliary will meet on Fri day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Roy Frothingham. Congregational Church. W. H. Hannaford, Minister. We cannot furn’oh such attractions as a wedding every Sunday, but all are cordially invited to all our re gular meetings. Sunday, Nov. 21. Regular Service, with Sermon. “Why seek ye the living among the dead?”..lo:3o Bible School 11*45 Junior C. E 3:00 Senior C. E 6:30 Evening Worship, with Sermon by the pastor 7:30 Thursday evening, at 7:30; this week, our midweek service. Topic. “Light on dark days.” COUNTY CONVENTION OF SCHOOL BOARDS Another Interesting Annual Ses sion Held Here Monday. About One Hundred Present, Represent ing All Parts of Grant County. Lively Interest Manifested. The school board convention held here Monday was well attended and all displayed a lively interest in the different topics under discus sion. The disposition of i those present seemed to be to ‘‘talk right out in meeting* ’ and this disposition aided more materially than any other thing* toward making the convention a suc cess. Little difficulties that had come within the experience of the different school officers were brought up and if not solved, they were, in most cases, brought nearer solution. Following the opening remarks by Sept. Brockert, Judge E. B. Godsell delivered a very interesting address which touched on different phases of school work. Inpsector W. E. Larsen then spoke on “The Relation of Education to the Development of the State.” The relation is of course, obvious to the average citizen but the speaker put it before his hearers in a new form, Inspector Larsen has an inimitably brisk manner of address that holds the attention of an audience to the conclusion. In the ‘‘Round Table Discussion led by John H. Ralph Diet. No. 4, Liberty, and Christ Kartman, No. 2, Waterloo, many matters of universal interest to school board members were brought before the convention. One of these regarded the hiring of teachers, the question arising whether they should be employed be.’ore the annual school meeting or not. Th© gist of the final decision seemed to be that if the work of a teacher is found generally satisfactory the school board should take steps to secure her? services for another year betore the annual meeting, if necessary, but in all events the sentiment of the tax payers should be found favorable before a contract is entered into. The fact itbat most able teachers secure their positions early in the year was one reason advanced, why school boards are usually anxious to fill vacancies as soon as possible. The total enrollment exceeded 100. The following towns were represented many of them with large quotas: Wyalusing, Waterloo, Wingville, Little Grant, Smelser. Platteville, Bloomington, Patch Grove, Potosi., Jamestown, Marion Mt. Ida, Mt. Hope, Millville, Lima, North Lancas ter, South Lancaster, Clifton, Liberty, Ellenboro, Hazel Green, Harrison, Glen Haven, Fennimore, Cassville* and Beetown. Jubilee Bazaar Next Week. > On Nov. 23rd, 24th and 25th St. Clement’s congregation will give a. bazsar. The Jubilee year was opened on Oct. 18, with a Jubilee mission which closed Nov. 1, ’OB, to which everybody was invited. On August 26, 1909, a religious and social cele bration took place in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of St. Clem ent’s congregation. Now to close the Jubilee year another celebration of a financial nature will take place in the way of a bazaar to create a fond for the comfortable heating of the build ings of the congregation. The fol lowing will be some of the features r The entire first floor of St. Clement’s school hall will be utilized for the erection of booths in which various articles will be on sale—dolls, chil dren's dresses, aprons, fancy needle work, souvenirs of various kinds, farm products of various kinds, poultry, wood, grain, etc. : The doors will open at 2:30 on each afternoon and will remain open all afternoon and evening. Admission tickets will be sold to adults for 25 cents. The red ticket is good for the entire first day; the green ticket will be honored the entire second day and the yellow ticket will be good for the entire third day. Children will be admitted free to the age of 12. A 25 cent supper will be served each even ing from 5 o’clock until all are served Dining hall on second floor of school hall; chicken pie supper on. Thanksgiving evening. Various en joyable features will be on the pro gram. ■ hOR RENT—A good ten room house newly papered and painted, situated two blocks north of depot. Inquire of Joe Wright. VOL. 66. NO. 38