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AROUND THE COUNTY POTOSI. Special Correspondence to the Herald. (By E. M. Wilmott.) Charley Baumler is sporting a brand new Dodge five passenger car. The steamer Potosi will go out of commission Monday or Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Kisting of Dubuque, is visiting friends and relatives in and around Tennyson. James H. Jackson of Dubuque, was shaking hands with old friends in Po tosi, last week. William Swale and wife of Burling ton, lowa, are guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Swale. Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner of Dick eyvllle, were in Potosi for a brief per iod, last Friday. Mrs. Eva Mueller of Glen Haven, came down Saturday for a short visit with her sister, ' T ~s. E. M. Wilmott. H. C. Orriok of Dubuque, formerly in business in Potosi, was here Tues day and Wednesday renewing old ac quaintances. John Baucher of DeKalb, Illi., is vis iting friends and relatives in Potosi, and his many friends ar<» pleased to greet him. Mrs. Frank Friesen and Mrs. Peter Friesen, after a week’s visit with rela tives in Tennyson, returned to their home at Faribault, Minn., Saturday morning. Mr. Jacob Dreber of Milwaukee, grand lecturer of the Masons of Wis consin held a school in instruction at the Masonic hall in Potosi last Mon day evening. John I. Thomas cf Prairie du Chien, representing the Heileman Brewing Co. of LaCrosse, was interviewing his customers here last Tuesday and Wed nesday. Marshal Greenwood of Cassville, ar rested a man near the Potosi Brewery last Tuesday who is supposed to be one of the burglars who entered the Klindt-Geiger store in Cassville Wed nesday night, Nov. 3. Miss Bertha Pluemer went to St. Phillips parish in Crawford county Saturday to visit with her grandpa rents, Mr. and Mrs. W illiam Mechler and uncle, Rev. Father Edward Mech ler. Mrs. Cornelius Doser underwent an operation for the removal of * gall stones at Mercy hospital in Dubuque last Thursday. From latest advices she is getting along as well as can be expected. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Hinson of Platte ville and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wilmott and little son Harry, of the village, were guests at the E. M. Wilmott home in Tennyson Saturday evening and Sunday. The farm land belonging to the es tate of the late George Schulte in the town of Harrison, and consisting of 102% acres was sold at auction in the Village of Potosi, Saturday afternoon and was purchased by Frank Seipker for $53 per acre. Mr. John Pink of Lancaster and brother, Mr. Joseph Pink of Highland, were in Potosi last Monday greeting LEWIS BENDORF’S Having sold my farm and intending to move, I will offer at public auction at my farm located 7 miles southwest of Lancaster and 1 mile south of Hurricane, commencing at 10:00 o’clock a. m., on Wedn’sday, Dec’mb’r, I The Following Described Property: Seven Head Good Horses 43 Head Good Cattle 43 Seven cows, coming fresh in spring; nineteen calves, extra good ones; eighteen yearlings, steers and heifers; one Aberdeen Angus bull, coming 2 years old. Honri AIF Hndc Fifteen old sows, one Poland China stock OvJ I I vUll Ub I ■ hog, balance are shoats. FARM MACHINERY, HARNESS, ETC. Two wagons, one new; one milk wagon, new; bob sled road, road cart, cutter, Deering binder, McCormick corn binder, Deering mower, Thomas grain drill, Emerson gang plow, 16-mch Emerson riding plow, 14-inch walking plow, 3-sec tion harrow, Rock Island side rake, Keystone hay loaded, feed grinding outfit including a 9-horse-power engine and feed mill, two riding cultivators, one corn planter, Economy disc, cream tester, two sets work harness, IY\ and 1 one double driving har ness, 500 bushels oats and wheat mixed, 300 bushels clear oats, 50 chickens, pair turkeys, one drake, heating stove and other articles. LUNCH AT NOON —TERMS AS USUAL " LEWIS BENDORF old acquaintances. They were former ly residents of this town in the years gone by. They came to Potosi June, 1848, more than sixty seven years ago. They are very active for men of their advanced age. Mrs. Ben Mechler residing down on Platte in Paris entertained a number of her lady friends at a quilting last Thursday. Those present were, Mes dames Wm. Pluemer, Frank Seipker, Gus Burgett, Nick Wagner, Henry Kreiser, Joseph Reuter, Peter Long kamp, Andrew Ames and George Reu ter. Mr. Leo Stoll and Miss Evelyn Richter were married at the St. And rews parsonage by Rev. Schaefter, Wednesday morning, Nov. 10. The bride was attired in an African brown suit of wool poplin with a white vel vet hat, and presented a very lovely appearance. She was attended by her sister, Miss Elinor Richter. The groom was supported by his cousin, Mr. Tony Hurst. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rich ter, and is a young woman endowed with all those qualifications that go to make a loving and dutiful wife. She is of a cheerful nature and quiet dis position and is beloved by all who know her. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stoll and is a young man of good moral character, honest and truthful in all of his deal ings. He is a member of the firm of Vogelsberg & Stoll, dealers in automo biles, and who conducts a garage in : the village of Potosi. The happy young couple have the best wishes of their many friends on their matrimon ial voyage. They are now happily settled* in the handsome new cottage recently built by the groom. BLOOMINGTON. Special Correspondence to the Herald. Charles Thorpe and wife farmers of Beetown, were here shopping, Friday, i Dr. Kennedy has the concrete walls of his new barn and garage finished and is ready for the roof. A. A Zeigler from near North An dover, had business in town last Fri day. , William Mogan of Lancaster, was visiting relatives and friends here Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Last Friday Grover Allen of Bee town sold a load of poultry to J. B. Ludden. The automobile law suit between Tony Myers and James Lynett of Woodman, appealed, was settled out of court at Woodman last Monday. James Andrews, wife, daughter and ! son autoed down from Patch Grove Saturday and took in the big sales of fered by the Ludden & Dreifus Co’s. The M. E. church ladies will serve a Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 25 at the church. Children 35 cents; adults, 50 cents. A bountiful meal is assured. Come. George Hickok, wife and little Dick, were visiting here several days last week for a change from farm work and fishing on the banks of the Wis consin river. George Sikes, daughter and Mrs. Myrtle Smith from Muscalonge, were shopping here last Tuesday. Mrs. Smith, nee Miss Myrtle Hughes, report ed her mother’s health very poor in deed. GRANT COUNTY HERALD, LANCASTER, WISCONSIN, WENESDAY, NOVEMBER, 17, 1915. It is particular news to report the biggest rain of the season last Wed nesday, only to say that it destroyed the new ice dam that Vern Brookens had just about finished to furnish the ice of the village for the next season. The W\ R. C. will give a New Eng land supper and entertainment after ward at the Congregational church next Saturday, Nov. 20. Supper 25c, and entertainment, 10c. Everybody be sure and attend. The foundation of the light plant is now completed and the great oil tank rests oil the piers constructed for the purpose where it is expected to fur nish fuel to light up this entire lit tle village. The members of Will Hickok post will give a banquet next Thursday evening at the Guernsey restaurant, where they will set a 75c plate before every member of the W. R. C., who may humble themselves enough to be present. The newly equipped hotel under the management of Mr. Jones is now opened for business, and is filled to its utmost capacity, as well as the Ho tel Pritchett, and many persons turned away from the hotels are seeking ac commodations at private boarding house and residences, and Blooming ton seems to be booming as it never boomed before. During the storm last Wednesday the new barn and contents of Moses Hendricks, living about four miles south on the Beetown road, was con sumed by fire, caused either by light ning or spontaneous combustion. Con tents belonging to Albert Sprague, who has the farm leased. Reuben French, Frank Scharfen stein, John Zenz, Mr. Leamy, Lewis Beitler, Samuel Kitto of Bloomington, and Alex Robertson of Patch Grove, went to Janesville last Wednesday to witness the demonstration of a gas electric motor to take the place of the trolley on interurban roads, and while some of them thought the power might be practical enough, they be lieved to go back and do the work all over again, it seemed too long a road to Tipperary. Harley Sprague of Beetown, brought his two little grandchildren up Monday morning in the cold to finish education; besides there are several children who drive their own rigs up and back every day for the same reason, while there are dozens more that can’t afford to finish any where for lack of means, and it seems that there ought to be some way pro vided for all children to attend school until they are least 20 years of age, as it used to be. The system seems to be all wrong and nothing near as good as it was before. If any of our educators will take the subject up with me I am sure I can prove it to them. Say, Mr. Educator, let me hear from you in this matter. BEETOWN. Special Correspondence to the Herald A. Sturmer was in Chicago last week with stock. Ray Thorne of Durand, Wis., was a Tuesday caller enroute to St. Louis. Joe Birch and wife are visiting rel atives in lowa. Orrin Burr of St. Paul is visiting relatives here. Sumpter Williams of Lancaster, was a Thursday caller. Mr. Coons of Potosi, was looking af ter business here Friday. Mrs. Ben Hayden is visiting her daughter in Shullsburg. William Duncalf of Lancaster, was a Saturday caller. A small crowd attended the dance Thursday evening. Henry Kuenster, Sam Groom and Joe Bausch of Cassville, were Friday callers. Ben Stoutler . and family left Sat urday for a visit with relatives in Illi nois. Orlo Stevens and wife of Janes ville are visiting the former’s father, Hall Stevens. Downer Kilby and family of Lancas ter spent Sunday at the Hall Stevens home. John Mankel and George Marks and wives of Lancaster attended the R. N. A. sociable here Saturday evening. A number of the Royal Neighbors expect to attend the school of instruc tion for R. X. As.-at Boscobel. Jacob Dreher of Milwaukee, gave a speech here in the Masonic hall Thursday evening. Birdie Houghton and Pearl Perrin spent several days of last week in Du buque. The M. W. As., held a special meet ing Wednesday evening and initiated several members. Hall Stevens received word last week that his daughter, Mrs. Pearl Ryan, had received injuries in an auto accident at their home in Montana. The barn on the Mose Hendricks farm, now occupied by Albert Sprague, was burned to the ground Wednesday night. How the fire started will never be known. A large crowd attended the ladies’ aid society with Mrs. James Frank land, Thursday. The next meeting will be December 9 with Mrs. Charles Gates. John Wimer after a long illness passed away at his home Thursday evening. The funeral was held from the church Saturday. Rev. Jem of Cassville, preached the sermon. In terment in the Beetown cemetery. J. A. Jamison was called to Dar lington Sunday to fill the vacancy of the minister there. His son Adam, ac companied him. They also visited at Dunbartin at the Joe Blackbourn home on their journey. A large crowd attended the bazaar and supper in the Royal Neighbor hall Saturday evening. The quilt was pur chased bv John Lancaster for $lO. It contained four hundred and forty-four names. The proceeds from the quilt and supper,fish pond and bazaar amounted to SBO. The Neighbors thank the friends for their patronage. LIVINGSTON. Special Correspondence to the Herald. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Haus er, a baby. Born, Sunday, to Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Dolphin, a boy. David Samter of Platteville, was a Wednesday caller at G. W. San born’s. Mrs. Weaver of Fennimore, came Saturday for a visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. J. White. Will Brownell, came for a visit Saturday with his brother, Gene Brownell. Charles Walsh returned to his home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Saturday. Mrs. Wm. M. Livingston and daugh ters Maude and Grace were Dubuque business callers, Friday. Wilkie Biddick of Downsville, Wis. came Tuesday for a visit with his pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Biddick. Albert Lee leaves this week for a visit with friends and relatives in Kansas City and Wichita, Kansas. Mrs. Judd Jenkins and daughter Lil lian, of Mefflin, were Saturday busi ness callers here. Olen Hughes has returned once more from his periodical rambles through several states. George Wisdom who has been at Oscar Steinners for several months, returned to his home in Boscobel, Saturday. Miss Lucile Casserly of Galena, Illi nois, was a visitor at the J. T. Mar shall and J. P. Casserly homes, Fri day and Saturday. The twenty-five cent grab sale at Heberlein’s Jewelry store was a big success. People were rushing the box all day and evening. Mrs. Catherine Egan of Highland, came Monday for a week’s visit with Mrs. J. W. Walkers and Mrs. J. W. Richter. C. Ford returned to his home in Highland Monday after an over Sun day visit with his sister, Mrs. Emil Viredaz. Chris, and George Coombs and fam ilies are in Lancaster this week. Their father, Thomas Coombs, died Sunday, after a short illness of pneumonia. NORTH LANCASTER. Special Correspondence to the Herald. Don’t forget the supper at Mt. Zion Friday, Nov. 19. Chicken pie and oysters. The ladies will start serving at 6 o’clock. Miss Lillian Walker and pupils of Big Grant are preparing a fine Thanksgiving program for a basket social, which they will give Wednes day evening, Nov. 24. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Diesel accom panied by Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Griswold and Edna Thielen drove to potosi Tuesday where Miss Thielen took the train for Dubuque, after spending a few days with her friend, Elizabeth Walker. The Riley home was the scene of another delightful time Saturday night, when the neighbors and young people to the number of seventy-five or more, went with well filled bas kets, prepared to have a good time, and it goes without saying they ful filled their intentions. Mrs. Rowden and daughter, Mabel instigated a surprise on the little boys, Glen and Maurice, Saturday and invited forty-six of their little friends. Forty-one responded, and such a time as those children had. A chicken pie dinner w r as served, and games of all kinds were played and enjoyed to the utmost. David Crichton&Co DAVID CRICHTON ' LOCAL MANAGER You can depend upon getting trustworthy quality and re asonable price every day in the year at this store. This Week Special Attention is Directed to dUlli? “Harvard Mills' Hand-Finished Underwear !Wy .4/'! This underwear stands first and in fit it has no flat—unlike .any other, which JgyLil g-ives every garment additional strength as well as rendering it far more comfortable and Union suits and separate garments of cotton or wool. Styles include: long sleeves, short sleeves, high neck, low neck. Prices per garment range from 50c to $3. EXTRA HEAVY UNDERWEAR Women’s and Children’s Children’s garments... 25c to $1.25 Women’s garments 50c to $1.50 s3TCall for your December Delineator Now.^SsSl HATCH OPERA HOUSE ALL WEEK, STARTING MONDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 22 THE OLD RELIABLE Frank E. Long Stock Co. Presenting the latest up-to-date plays and polite vaudeville between acts. OPENING PLAY FOR MONDAY NIGHT A Four Act Society Drama Entitled “DORA THORNE” Thanksgiving Matinee Thursday—Usual Matinee Saturday LADIES FREE MONDAY NIGHT —One 35c ticket pur chased at the advance sale before 6:00 p. m. Monday will admit a lady and gentleman or two ladies. | EVENING PRICES - - -15 c, 25c ard 35c SEATS ON SALE SATURDAY morning at Hatch’s drug store. Curtain rises at 8:15 p. m. Monday night. Procrastination is the Thief of Time An old saying and like many old say ings a yery true- one. We know that it is human nature to procrastinate about having your own or the chil dren’s photographs taken while you ■ realize that having it done is the very thing you would like to do. Christ mas time is coming only 5 weeks away in fact and about the nicest and most economical present you can make is a well mounted well executed portrait and the present goes to a dozen or more bringing equal happiness to each recipient. Let us help you in bringing this happiness. Do it today. ORTON STUDIO The Home of Good Photos South side square Lancaster, Wis. CLARENCE SOUSLEY CHICAGO REPRESENTATIVE