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PAGE EIGHT POTOSI. Special Correspondence to the Heraid. The funeral of Rev. Philip A. Franke, mention of whose death was made in last week issue of The Her ald, took place at LaCrosse, Wis., Wednesday forenoon, Jan. 20th and was a most imposing affair; there being 32 priests in attendance and hundreds of people attended the obsequies showing the high esteem the young priest was held in. The funeral services were held in the St. Joseph Cathedral with Rt. Rev. Bishop James Schwebach as celebrant, Rev. P. Pape, of Potosi, deacon of the mass and Rev. Edward W. Mecher, of St. Philip’s, sub deacon. Rt. Rev. Bishop Schwebach delivered an English sermon and Rev. G. Slay ter, of St. Joseph Cathedral, delivered a sermon in German. Father Franke was a son of the late Angus and Johanna Franke. He was born in the village of Potosi, Aug. 27th, 1885 and died at LaCrosse, Wis. Jan. 16th, 1915; aged 29 years, five months and twenty days. He attended St. Andrew’s parochial school an J after receiving his holy first communion, he entered the Sacred heart (now Campion) college at Prairie du Chien in the summer of 1898 and graduated from the classical course from that institution, and finished Philosophy and Theology at St. Francis seminary near Milwau kee. 1(e was ordained a priest on the 20th of June, 1909 and celebrat ed his first holy mass in St. Andrew’s church in the town of Potosi on the 29h day of June, 1909. He was ap pointed assistant priest of St. Joseph Cathedral at LaCrosse and was very active in church affairs until ill health compelled him to relinquish active work. He was celebrant at a Leviti cal requiem mass for his father at St. Andrew’s church in Potosi, Dec. 9th, 1914, a little more than a month and he was called to join the father. He leaves seven brothers and orie sister to mourn his departure all of whom were in attendance at the funeral. The following people attended the funeral from Potosi: Bernard Rupp, Frank Siepker, August Ulbricht, Henry Schaefer, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Rethwitch, C. M. Schmitz, M* B. Elskamp, Fred Elskamp, Wm. Zenz, and Leo Meysembourg and Mr. and Mrs. John McGovern. Revs. Fathers P. Pape and J. V. Scheffer of Potosi, were among the 32 priests who attended the funeral of Father Franke at LaCrosse, Iqst Wednesday. W. C. Hymer and wife and L. G. Edwards and wife attended the Candy Shop show at the Grand opera house in Dubuque, last Tuesday night. Mrs. E. M. Wilmott is suffering some painful bruises resulting from a fall on the ice covered road in front of the church in Tennyson. Mrs. Andrew Wilhelm sustained a broken wrist by falling on the icy road near the church in Tennyson last Tuesday morning. W. C. Hymer is nursing a lame arm resulting from a fall. Theodore Doser of State Center, lowa, visited with his father and mother and brothers and sisters here last week. The local nest of Orioles held their annual banquet and installa tion of officers last Tuesday evening. Miss Marie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Schmitz has been very ill for the past week, happily however she is now in a fair way to ultimate recovery. A. W. Dickinson, formerly of Potosi, but now of Ryan, lowa, was shaking hands with friends here Thursday. Miss Ada Scheffer returned Thurs day morning from a couple of weeks pleasant visit with relatives at Eau C.aire and other points in Wisconsin. In addition to the names of deceas ed members of the Ladies Aid Society published last we k, are Miss Anna K. Swale, first secretary of the i society; Mrs. J. W. Seaton, Mis. Henry W. Wright and Mrs. Henry Korber. BURTON. ■pedal Correepondence to the Herald. Jos Bossert received a telegram Sunday announcing the death of his brother-in-law, Wm. Finney, of Hartford, South Dakota. Mr. Bos sert and sister, Mildred, left the same afternoon to attend the funeral. * ‘Uncle Jack” presented by the young people of Dutch Ridge here last Wednesday evening, was attended by a very large crowd. The play was well presented, each character did justice to their part. Geo. Slaght will leave soon for Dubuque to take up the work as general agent for the DeLaval Separator Co. Mrs. LeoraOglesby, of Dubuque, is here for a week’s visit with rela tives. There will be a married peoples dance in the country Club hall here Friday evening, January 27th. Fotosi orchestra will furnish music for the occasion. A cordial invitation is extended to all “married people.” Ladies bring lunch for supper. Home talent will present the play “The old Oaken Bucket” Saturday evening, Feb. 13th. Proceeds are to be used for the benefit of the church. Dan Reed moved Monday to his farm onjGrant River, recently pur chased from Geo. Schaal. Sylvia Bossert visited relatives and friends in Cassville last week. Dist. Supt. Tomilinson preached here Sunday morning. The masquerade Friday night was well attended. About seventy dance numbers were sold. Potosi orchestra furnished excellent music. Miss Lulu Nichles, of Cassville, visited Friday and Saturday at the Chris Kartman home and attended the masquerade. Mr. and Mrs. John Elwell were in Dubuque last week shopping and visiting relatives. Chris Kartman and family visited Sunday in Cassville with relatives. BLOOMINGTON. fjMdaJ Corr»«i>ondenc« to the Herald. LOCAL NOTES There will be a dance in the city hall Feb. 2. Music by Gabel’s Orchestra. All invited to come and dance to good music. Grant Ballantine and James Sprague, Jr., made a business trip to Milwau kee Saturday. Frank Hickok shipped stock to Chicago last week. Mrs. Dr. Hancock entertained some friends Friday evening. Harley Hickok writes that he still improves in health, and hopes to be home in a couple of weeks. Monday evening the Beavers had installation and a big feed at the restaurants. The following officers were installed for the ensuing year: Clarence Ball, M. W. B.; Mrs. Ada Abraham, M. W. Q.; E. O. Oaklief, Coun.; Mrs. Belle Beitler, Sec.; Miss Emma Brother, Treas.; Bernice Peacock, W. G.; Mrs. Ida Behlmer, W. P.; Miss Bess Tornowske, Q. of L.; Miss Roxa Prideaux. Q. of F.; Mrs. Bessie Oaklief, Q. of C.; Drs. Heraty, Baldwin and Glasier, phy sicians; Frank Cntchlow, T.; Mrs. Dora Pendleton, Trustee. It is expected that a banquet of this nature will be made an annual affair of the future. Dr. E. A. Billing, of Fennimore, was assisting Dr. Smalbery at Dr. Marlow’s office first of the week. At the N. W. A. and R. N. A. in stallation and supper Friday evening there will be a lively program, in cluding a laughable farce. All M. W. A. and R. N. A. and families are invited. Ernest Alexander and Wm. Morris sey shipped cattle to Chicago Monday. To observe the first anniversary ot the birth of her daughter, Margery Augusta, Mrs. Chas. Enke had about a dozen mother’s and their babies at her home Monday. • Mrs. James Morkin of Mikana, Wis., is visiting relativesand friends in this city and vicinity. INSURANCE MEETINGS The annual meetings of the Grant County Mutual Fire Insuance Co. and the Mutual Insurance Co. of Bloom ington were held at the office of S. A. Hatch, secretary and treasurer, last Wednesday. The directors had met on Tuesday. Report of Secretary Hatch showed affairs of both companies to be in a healthy condition. The following directors were elected for the Grant County Co. for the ensuing year:—H. C. Enke, president; C. P. Hinn, vice president; S. A. Hatch, secretary and treasurer; Sam’l Kitto, A. J. Fraizer, Gris. Hickok, F. J. Edwards, Wm. Tiller, L. Abraham. The Mutual Co. elected directors as follows: —L. Abraham, president; I Chas. Calkins, vice president; S. A. Hatch, secretary and treasurer; A. C. Tubbs, Fred Cooper, Frank Roach, R. N. Hoskins. Motion was made and carried to change the date of annual meeting from the third Wednesday to the third Tuesday of January, the Grant County Co. at 10 a. m., and the Mutual Co. at 1 p. m. From the secretary’s report we find the following figures of business ' done the past year— GRANT COUNTY COMPANY. RECEIPTS. Policies written and renewed. 303 .. .. §984 87 Policies transferred. 21 io 50 Assessments collected 2649 54 Money borrowed 2o°O 00 Total $5644 qj disbursements. Paid for losses sll6O 29 Fire department tax *. 83 59 Fire marshall tax 31 21 I Money repaid 2000 00 All other purposes 2302 19 Total 5577 25 Balance on hand 67 63 MUTURAL INSURANCE CO, OF BLOOM INGTON. RECEIPTS. Policies written and renewed. 245_. . |749 78 Policies transferred, 22 11 00 Money borrowed 3700 00 Assessments collected 3331 37 T**al 57:92 15 Disbursements 7792 15 Due Secretary and Treasurer .. 565 16 GRANT COUNTY HERALD, LAMCaSTEK WISCONSIN, JANUARY 27 1915 GERMAN CRUISER SUNK IN BATTLE WITHERITISH Two Other Warships Damaged by Beatty’s Fleet. 760 TEUTONS ARE DROWNED Naval Engagement Occurs in the North Sea—Kaiser’s Squadron Attempts Second Raid on England. London, Jan. 25. —In a naval battle in the North sea the German armored cruiser Bluecher, 15,500 tons’ displace ment, was sunk and two other German cruisers were badly damaged, accord ing to an official announcement made by the British admiralty through the press bureau. Only 125 of the Bluecher’s crew of 885 were rescued. The official an nouncement follows: Early Sunday morning the British patrolling squadron of battle cruisers and light cruisers under Admiral Da vid Beatty and a destroyer flotilla un der Commodore Tyrwhit sighted four German battle cruisers, several light cruisers and a number of destroyers steering westward and apparently making for the English coast. Immediately upon sighting the Brit ish fleet the enemy made for home at high speed. They were at once pur sued and about 9:30 a. m. were brought within range and an action followed between the British battle cruisers Lion, Tiger 1 , Princess Royal, New Zealand and Indomitable on the one side and the German armored cruiser Bluecher and the battle cruisers Derfflinger, Seydlitz and Molt ke on the other. A well-contested running fight en sued and shortly after one o’clock the Bluecher, which previously had fallen out of line, was capsized and sank. Admiral Beatty reports that two other German battle cruisers were seriously damaged, but were able to continue their flight until they reached an area where the danger from Ger man submarines and mines prevented further pursuit by the British. No other ships were lost and our casualties among the personnel pres ent are reported as: The battle cruiser Lionel, which led them, had only 11 wounded. There was none killed. But 125 survivors of the Bluecher were rescued out of a crew of 885. It is possible that others may have been saved by some of our destroyers, but no reports from any destroyer or light cruiser of their part in the fighting had yet been received by the admiralty. World’s Biggest Ships in Battle. The battle in the North sea, from the standpoint of the tonnage of the ships engaged, is the greatest in the history of the world. The only other naval fights of recent wars—the Span ish-American and Japanese-Russian, and the other battle which already have been fought in the European con flict —pale almost into insignificance. The tonnage 1 of the principal Brit ish ships engaged totals 115,700 tons, that of the German fleet 91,500. The weight of armament correspondingly excels any ever engaged in a battle on the seas. The German ship Derfflinger is the largest ever engaged. Her tonnage is 28,000. The Tiger was the strongest of the ships in Admiral Beatty’s squad ron. These figures do not take into ac count the strength of the German ships unnamed in the official report and the numerous destroyers and other craft on both sides, which brings the total tonnage up to enormous figures. The Bluecher was laid down in Oc tober, 1906, and was launched in April, 1908. It cost $6,745,000. Its big guns wer replaced in 1912 by 12 8.2-inch and eight 8.6-inch guns. Its length was 489 feet and was 80 feet wide on its beam. The battle cruiser was built at Kiel. Of these units engaged the Lion and Princess Royal are sister battle cruisers. They were laid down in 1910 and 1911 respectively, and each carries eight 13.5 guns on broadsides, four of which are ahead and two astern, besides 16 four-inch guns and two torpedo tubes submerged on broad sides and one (submerged) astern. On the water line they are 675 feet long and 86% on the beam, with 26,350 tons displacement, a speed of 28 knots and complement of 1,000 men. The New Zealand is a 26-knot battle cruiser of the 1909 class, a sister ship of the Indefatigable. Her displacement is 18,750 tons, she is 578 feet long on the water line and measures 79% feet on the beam. Eight 12-inch guns can be fired on broadside and six ahead and six astern. She carries also 16 four-inch guns and three submerged torpedo tubes. Her crew numbers 800 men. She was originally laid down for the colony for which she was named, but finally was presented to the Brit ish navy. The Indomitable, a 28-knot ship of the Invincible type of 1910, displaces 17,250 tons, is 560 feet long and 78% feet on the beam. She carried eight 12-inch (45 caliber) guns, all on broad sides, with six forward and six astern. She likewise carries 16 four-inch guns and three submerged torpedo tubes. The Tiger is a 27,000-ton battle cruiser of the 1911 class with the same armament as the Lion. RUNNING A HOUSE; MAKING A HOME (Continued from page One.) best possible advantage” from “The Woman Who Spends” The majority of people spend two thirds of their income in an effort to secure food, shelter and clothing. If young people are taught how to buy pure food, how to obtain shelter with air and sunlight as well, how to select clothing which is both durable and fitting aren’t they being taught to every good purposes? It is not all of life to live, any more than it is sufficient to be good. We must live for something, be good for something. This ideal can be reached only by learning how, systematically, scientifically and thoroughly. Unless all signs fail the resources of this country are to be called upon as nevjr before in our history. Our young people must be trained to make the most and best of all the opportunities of our great land. Every girl should learn values with reference to money, time, energy, health and happiness. ISABEL TROW SERVICE. Obituary—John C. Rech John C. Rech was born in Bavaria, Germany, July 6th, 1821. He came to America in 1838 landing at Balti more; from there he drifted to the lead mines of Galena and southwest ern Wisconsin. Being a young man full of life and ambition, he soon thereafter joined a company forming in Cincinnati, ordered to support Gen. Taylor in the Mexican war on the Rio Grande four months before the actual declaration of war by con gress, but the company to which he belonged was assigned to Gen. But ler’s brigade, and they took part in the battle of Monterey and also in the battle ot Buena Vista. Mr. Rech’s company was called into service for twelve months only at the expiration of that time he enlisted in another regiment, which was attach ed to the command of Gen. Scott, and took part in the advance on the city of Mexico, but peace was de clared while his regiment was yet forty-five miles from the conquered Capital. The war ended, Mr. Rech returned again to Grant County, Wis., settling near Potosi. For many years he worked in the mines and smelting works near Potosi and Platteville. Sept. 9th, 1849, Mr. Rech was married to Miss Mary Touluce and about this time he for a short time lived near Greenwood, Clark County, Wis., when that county was a vast wilderness, and there was great activity in the lumbering business there. Black river was a great outlet for those huge pine logs of that region. Later on he with his family lived awhile at the Hurricane and from there moved onto a 40-acre tract which I think he bought from the late Richard Grunay. This 40 laid be tween Pigeon creek and Grant river in the town of Beetowu. Later on his sons Henry and John bought tracts of land adjoining and for a number of years they all lived there near to gether; later on they all sold out, his son Henry buying the Sam Oates farm in the town .of Lancaster and John becoming the owner of the Petty farm near Cassville. He with the parents moved thereon and here the good mother passed away April 29th, 1907. Since then the father had made his home mostly with his son John, but while he could get around he delighted to visit at his other children’s homes, but of late years the saddest part of all came upon him when he lost his sight, became totally blind and also deaf, but with Christian fortitude he bore all those afflictions and on Jan. 12th, 1915, passed peacefully away to the great beyond from which none return. He leaves to mourn Ijis passing away four children, two sons, and two daughters Henry, of Lancaster; John, near Cassville; Margaret, Mrs. Golmar, of Darlington, and Rebecca, Mrs. Louis Schneider, near Cassville. There are 26 grand child ren, 44 great grand children and one great great grand child. A Friend. Moderation. Moderation is the silken string run ning through the pearl chain of all vir» —Bishon Hall. Notice of Sale. In Circuit Court for Grant County, Wiscon sin. George Finney, Plaintiff vs, Jane Gonniea. and The Union State Bank of Lancaster, Wisconsin, a corporation. Defendants, By virtue of a judgment of partition and sale made in the above entitled action on the thirteenth day of January, 1915. the subscriber, sheriff of Grant County, Wis consin, will sell at the front door of the Court House in the City of Lancaster, in said Grant County, on the 20th day of March 1915. at the hour of 10 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, the real estate directed by said judgment to be sold, and therein described as follows, to-wit: The west half of the southwest quarter, and the southeast quarter of the southwest quater of section thirty-six (36), township tour (4) north, range four (4) west of the Fourth Principal Meridian. Grant County. Wisconsin. FRANK HEIL, Sheriff of Grant County, Wisconsin. Geo. B. Clementson, Plaintiff’s Attorney. 48w6 •Bavid Crichton &Cjci DAVID CRICHTON * LOCAL MANAGER NEW LACES Linen Lace, heavy thread all linen, suitable widths for trimming undermuslins and finishing pillow cases, 5c & 6%c Trimming Laces and insertions, very lacey looking but durable, for corset covers, combinations and gowns, one to two and a half inches wide, sc, 6%c and 7%c yd. Vai Lace, a particularly good lot of patterns in extra widths, 5c yd. All Linen Cluny Laces, a variety of widths and patterns in white and linen color. Suitable for finishing centerpieces, scarfs, curtains, etc., 10c to 18c yd. St. Gaul and Venise Edges in pretty designs. Very nar row and medium widths, 12% to 25c yd. Oriental Pleating Laces, in white and cream. New de signs, 10c, 15c and 18c yd. J I M rHA V I, Waseca Fence Tool Co. Manufacturers of * The Boss Fence Tools Waseca, Minn. The tool consists of five tools in one and will take up slack from old wire fences without pulling the staples. It will not kink the wire and one man does the work of three men according to the old way of fixing fences. Mr. Sahler, the inventor of these tools says. “A 12 year old boy can operata the tools--can do the work of a man.” It stretches wire, pulls staples and draws broken wire together so it can be spliced. It will also drive staples and a malleai le iron hammer goes with each set. These tools will only be sold through appointed agents. All tools warranted. One wishing a set of the«e most useful tools should call on or address our agent. We also se i a cow tail holder which protects the milker fiom being switched in the eyes and face during milking. John McMahon. agent for Grant Co., Wis., and Jo Davies Co., 111. ESCAPE THE COLD WINTER MONTHS. Take a vacation trip to sunny Cali fornia and the Great Expositions, or to balmy Florida. Enjoy life in the out-of-doors. Favorable round trip fares now in effect via. Chicago and North Western Ry. to al] the famous wintering places. Liberal return limits. Choice of senic routes. Splendid train service from all points on the Chicago and Northwestern line. Let us help you plan your trip and furnish particulars . regarding fares, routes, train schedules, etc. ticket agents of the Chicago and Northwestern Ry. will gladly assist you. 4Sw2c WANT ADS. FOR SALE—Dapple gray mare 6 years old, sired by Lancaster Co. horse, Weight 1300 lbs. could be made to weigh 1400 lbs., perfectly sound in every way. Gus Posey, Lancaster, Wis. 46tfc FOR SALE—Three bulls from 9 to 14 months; and two bull calves all pure bred Holsteins; See James G. Bailie, Route 9, Lancaster. 46t4 FOR SALE —Bull calves, Hulstein- Friezan, from a few day® to 11 months old. L. B. Roesch, Route 9, Lancaster. 45w4p FOR SALE—Eight-room house and one lot in first ward. Lancaster. Inquire of E. J. Morse. 46tfc FOR SALE—Oak and basswood lum ber. dry and under shelter - 2x4’s, sheathing, flooring, etc. Vesperman Bros., Lancaster. 38tfc FOR SALE—I have 6 good full blood Rose Comb Buff Leghorn Cockerels left for sale, also, 6 single comb SI.OO each. —W. B. Dyer. FOR SALE—My herd bull, shorthorn. Good, sure breeder, quiet. J. D. Beetham, Lancaster, Route 3. 37tf FOR SALE—or exchange for cattle: one Hupmobile runabout auto in good condition; price $250. Also one matched pair of last spring’s Belgian colts. Joseph Wright Jr., Lancaster, Wis. 41tfc FOUND—Lady’s black kid gloye. Owner can recover same by calling at this office. FOR SALE-Three Shorthern bull calves from 9 to 11 months old, by Paul Spiegelberg, route 8, Laucaster. 48w6p WANTED—A woman for general housework. Write, P. O. box 456 or call Bell phone 1521, Lancaster. 47w2c. FOR SALE —8 Duroc Jersey sows bred for April farrow, all eligible to record pedigrees go with them if wanted. W. A. Johnson, Lancaster, Wis. 47tf CLARENCE SOUSLEY CHICAGO RLPRBEMWL FOR RENT—City Residence property,, desirably located. Inquire of John G. Harshberger., Lancaster, 47w2p FOR SALE—6 room house, 3rd ward, new, full lot. Inquire at this office. FOR SALE—6-room house, So. Madi son st., full lot—H. E. BRUSS, at the house, or at Alt’s Store. 48tl FOR SALE—House, 8 rooms, and 3 lots, barn for two horses and a cow, some fruit; all in good condition. This is in the third ward. See own er, Z. C. SHANLEY, on the prem ises. 48t3 Winter Travel Pointers Via Chicago AND North Western LINE Galitornia The glorious winter play ground.' The land of outdoor life with unsurpassed natural advantages umitwH for good health, cl joy men« sud com fort and with the wotderful expositions at both San Fran cisco and San Diego affords the trip of a life time. Four Fast Daily Trains Overland Limited extra fare San Francisco Limited Los Angeles Limited California Mail Modern equipment—unequaled diiiif g cor service —every trav el comfort. Florida and the Gulf Coast is a won derful country quickly and easily reached and offers many attractions to the winter tour ist. Splendid daily train service to Chicago and convenient connections with limited trains via scenic routes South. LOW FARES WEST AND SOUTH Choice of routes, favorable stop overs and liberal return limits. For descriptive booklets and in formation apply to ticket avents Chicago & North Western Ry.