Saturday, August 7, 1897 Mr. and Mrs. Paul PAULSON visited friends at Big Flats last Sunday. Charley BRADLEY, of Big Flats, was a recent business visitor in Friendship. Cy. HUBBS, of Spring Bluff, called on friends in this place on Wednesday. Miss Marie THOM returned last Saturday evening from an extended visit with friends at Monroe. Miss Elma LANDT returned to her home in Sparta Wednesday, after a week's visit with friends here. Mrs. James STOWE and two children started last Monday for Minnesota to visit her daughters there. The young people enjoyed a pleasant Dancing party at GUNNING's Hall on Friday evening of last week. Frankie STOWELL, of White Creek, was a guest of his uncle, Co. Supt. of Schools LEWIS the latter part of last week. The Icecream Social in the Court House grove on Thursday evening of last week, netted the Ladies', Aid Society $6.35. T. K. McCLYMAN of New Chester, was a caller at the Press office last Monday morning. He brought his daughter, Miss Carrie, up to attend the Summer School. The queer ideas that creep into the heads of little ones sometimes startle and puzzle older people. "Mamma," said little four years old Sornsie to his mother the other day, "where was you when I was here on urf before?" County Clerk HARRISON presents to the public this week the first installment of his first official "pome," yelept ye County Clerk's List of Unredeemed Lands." The interesting tale of measured lines will be continued for about twelve weeks, and may prove interesting to searchers for light. Illuminated posters for the next Adams County Fair are expected to be sent out in a few days. Though not quite so large as those used last year, they are attractive, and ought to draw every public spirited citizen of the county to the Fair. Of course, reader, you are one of these, and you will get there. Frank HIGBEE has, within the last week or so, got unto himself a fleet horse and all the nice accoutrements, including a buggy and its furnishings, and now the solemn and all absorbing problem connected with the affair is-does he intend to elope, and who is she, anyway? Wire us when you get there, Frank. President PRAY, of the Stevens Point Normal School, will lecture at the Congregational Church on Thursday evening, August 12th, on "The School Master and the Poet." President PRAY is an easy, graceful speaker, with always something to say that will instruct and interest those who listen. Those who attend will surely hear something said that will furnish food for much reflection. Chairman H. S. WILLARD of Springville, came up to Friendship last Saturday and tarried over until next day. Judge Webb has appointed him one of the three commissioners, under the law of last winter, for the selection of the names of persons from whom jurors to serve in the courts of record in this county must be drawn. The other commissioners appointed by the Judge are A. F. HILL of Friendship, and Elias JEFFERSON of the town of Monroe. The selection of these gentlemen is most commendable. Each possesses the fullest confidence of the community and has that wide acquaintance and knowledge of the people so necessary to an intelligent discharge of the duties of the position. Both Judge WEBB and the public are to be congratulated for the excellence of these appointments. Sheriff BARRET, of Plainville transacted business at the county seat on Monday. Atty. S. A. CORNING and Peter MITCHELL, of Plainfield, were business visitors in Friendship on Monday. Earl LEWIS came out from Chicago last week and is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. LEWIS, near this village. He came on his wheel. Wm. RISK and Daughter Miss Nina of Easton, were guests at Thos. RISK's last Tuesday. Miss Nina has just returned from Portage, where she had been teaching in the Portage Business College. Jacob GROSSE, of Necedah, was a Friendship visitor today (Thursday). Up to last year, for a long time, Jake had been a regular attendant at our county fair and had found it profitable. He intends to be on hand this year again. Remember the lecture of Prof. JACKSON this (Thursday) evening at the Court House. Subject, "Young Americans at Home and at School." It is sure to be both interesting and instructive. Go early for the house will be filled to overflowing. Trout fishing is "just immense" along the streams in this vicinity. The fish are in the streams, and take the bait like a flash, but the immensity of the thing is in the myriads of mosquitoes who auger-bore their long proboscis into the tortured fisherman with untiring industry, humming their infernal notes as they rush to their work. O, it's grand-this offering one's self for mosquito meat! The summer school closes on Friday of this week. It has, in every way-numbers, interest, emulation, and in arousing and inspiring in the breasts of teachers an earnest desire to know the better methods of instruction-proved a marked success. To the efficient efforts of County Superintendent LEWIS, and the devoted and capable labors, as instructors, of Professors SMITH and JACKSON, is due most largely the credit for the work accomplished. But much commendation may well be given to the ladies and gentlemen whose earnest and honorable aspiration to excel in their calling as teachers, led them to avail themselves of the advantages of this school. The Portage Democrat last week came out as a souvenir number, devoted to reminiscences of the past as well as present matters of interest in Columbia county, and particularly to those of Portage. The paper is profusely illustrated, and the many portraits of former prominent citizens carries one back to the time when Portage was indeed only a portage between the Fox and Wisconsin rivers. Bro. JONES has performed a task that cannot fail of being highly appreciated, not only by the people of Columbia county, but also by a wider circle that includes all those who knew the men and at one time or another were connected or associated with affairs at Portage as the portage, and the portage in its growth to the beautiful and thriving city of Portage. From Local Correspondents White Creek Fred BATTY, of Davis Corners, visited friends in this place Saturday. The Missionary Society met with Mrs. Maggie RHEINHEIMER last Thursday. Everyone enjoyed themselves. After a pleasant time at the well-spread tea-table, some of the ladies so far forgot themselves and became so girlish that they indulged in foot races, the prizes to be awarded to the winner at the next meeting. Andrew VANDERBILT was seen on our streets last week. Fred BAUER, accompanied by his sister, Ethel, spent Sunday with friends at this place. Miss Margaret MARDEN spent a week at Madison and was joined on Saturday by Rev. MARDEN and Miss Jessie WALRATH, returning Monday last. They report a fine time at the Monona Assembly. C. WITT visited his brother, Charles, at Wild Rose, last week. Mrs. FROST, of Easton, visited Mrs. REED Thursday. We hear that Mrs. N. A. METEYARD had the misfortune to fall and hurt herself quite badly, but she was bale to be out again Sunday. Mrs. Cora SCHOFF is visiting her mother, Mrs. WALKER. Several from Adams Center attended our Christian Endeavor Sunday evening. The meeting was well attended and enjoyed by all. Rev. MARDEN will lead next Sunday evening, and all are cordially invited to attend. Miss Alice BERGMAN has been visiting friends at Davis Corners and Lakeside. The young lady teachers of this place will attend the institute to be held at Friendship next week. O. M. S. The most of the grain in this section of the country is cut, and most of it is good. Mr. JENCKS had a close call from lightning last Saturday night. It struck a tree tearing out large pieces and scattering them around. The tree was between the house and barn. Mrs. BERGMAN and daughter visited Kilbourn last Tuesday. Mrs. METEYARD visited Mrs. John AVERY the first of the week. About 25 applicants for the new lodge were examined last week by Dr. FREDRICK. The lodge is no longer a rumor but a certainty. Grandma MOORE has gone to Kilbourn for a few days' visit with friends. Miss Rosa HATCHER is staying with Mrs. John HOLDEN, Sr. Mr. Christian WITT intends to go into business in the town of Wild Rose. He has the best wishes of all his friends and associates. Mrs. AUSTIN was calling on friends in Easton the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. John AVERY were calling on friends here Monday evening. Miss Carrie WALKER is home again. Miss Nettie SCHOFF has been quite sick for the past week, but is better at the present writing. Miss Ethel SCHOFF spent last week with Mrs. OAKS. Elder MARDEN visited Milwaukee last week. J. W. WILSON, a commissioned organizer for the Home Forum Benefit order, and Dr. H. F. FREDRICK, local medical examiner, had a busy day at Dunn's Hall, July 27, examining applicants for the order, which is soon to be organized at this place with about 30 members. There will be another examination here this week for the H. F. B. O. Miss Julia REINHEIMER is home visiting her parents. Miss Eleanor SCHOFF visited Mrs. J. WILLARD last week. Quincy Joe REINE has a niece visiting him from Hillsboro. Mrs. L. GREENWOOD is visiting friends in Mauston. D. D. SMITH will start up his threshing machine this week. George ATCHEY and wife visited at J. TRUMBULL's last Sunday. No clue has been found of the robbers that broke in and robbed Mr. F. HOCKERMAN. The cheese factory of Schwalbach & Jones made 4553 pounds of cheese for the month of June. Mrs. William KOPKIE, of Lacrosse, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. HOCKERMAN. Mr. and Mrs. GULLICKSON visited that lady's sister, Mrs. Mary Avery, last Sunday. A large attendance at the German church. Mr. ROE takes this way of letting people know he will have no more dances at his house. Mr. MORLEY visited Friendship last week. Tom SCANTLEBURY is home for a visit. A new family on the Joe AVERY farm. Jonesville Ernest McCLYMAN sold a load of oats in Kilbourn last week for sixteen cents per bushel. There is considerable feeling in this ville at present over church matters, and some talk of a church here. Dan CAMPBELL has his new house enclosed. Mrs. W. JONES is attending summer school at Friendship. D. B. HUNT was in Westfield on business Monday. Leon PERKINS is putting in a pump for Paul GASBOSKI. H. MASON visited in this ville Sunday. A. WOHLFERT has a number one piece of wheat. A. P. Accurate Point Bluff Mr. O. P. BRYAN, of Sheboygan, has changed property with Mr. KELLY, on the other side of the river from Olin. Miss Allie KETCHAM has returned from Milwaukee. She had been attending the teachers' convention. Miss Merilla HARRIS has been on the sick list for two weeks. Mr. James THOMPSON has been out to visit the children of Mr. A. CUMMINGS. Roche-a-Cris Ripples The harvesting in this vicinity is nearly completed, and now nearly every man and boy are on the marshes haying. The heavy rain of last Saturday night and Sunday morning has made the marshes rather wet for haying purposes. Mr. Paul OILLEG took a trip to Necedah last Monday. Mr. F. L. HAMILTON and wife visited friends at Coloma Station last Saturday and Sunday. The reception held at the HOLMES residence was largely attended, there being over seventy-five present that partook of the refreshments. Mr. O. GARDNER suffered a slight shock of paralysis last week Thursday. Mr. E. L. BILLINGS is still improving slowly in health. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. ELY called at O. GARDNERS last Sunday. Several new stringers have been put in the bridge near Mr. BILLINGS.' Oscar BROOKS is on the sick list. Mr. Charles VINE has commenced building a house on his property on the marsh. Oscar HOLMES is doing the work. Nameless Steve FORD accompanied his father Sunday on his pastoral work. A cousin of Mr. SLENING, from Milwaukee, is visiting him this week. Mrs. SWEET is on the sick list this week. A much needed rain fell on Saturday night. The friends of T. W. HORTON and Lon SCHUFFER look for their return from their eastern trip next week. Lillie and Frank FORD attended the wedding reception given by Mr. HOLMES of Big Flats. Miss Mamie HORTON accompanied her brother back to Spring Creek on Sunday. Elmer FINCH went to Nekoosa with a load of hogs on Tuesday. Miss Tressie FINCH, who is attending summer school at Friendship, visited Saturday and Sunday with here parents. Transcribers note: A Forclosure sale of the property of Carl L. KRENTZ is ordered. The mortgagers were Johann MALINOVSKY and his wife Anna MALINOVSKY. The loan was for $402.00.
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