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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03
SHERIFF SALE-CHILDS.


STATE OF WISCONSIN, Circuit Court of Grant County
Grant County. wisconsin.
A. & T. A. Burr, pit fis, against Ransom Chi.ds, det
BY virtue of writ of execution issued out of the
Circuit Court of Grant county, Wisconsin, in of
the above named plaintiff and against the above named
defendant, to directed and delivered, and for
goods and chattels of the defendant wherein levy
have this day levied upon all the right title and interest
which the said defendant had the 3lst day of Jan
uary 1867 has since acquired in and to the follow
ing described real estate, to-wit:
The northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of
Section sixteen l6l Town six 6 Range four AZ except
thirteen acres off south side and the north quarter
of the northeast quarter of Section seventeen 40 ex
cept twelve off south side in Town six 6 Range
four ~ west in Grant county, Wisconsin, which said
real estate will the 10Th day of September 1867
the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day offer
for sale and will sell to the highest bidder for cash
the front door of the courthouse in the village of
caster, Grant county Wis Said sale will be made to
satisfy said execution and costs
Dated sherifs Office Lancaster, Aug u. 1867.
lowe J. P. COX, Sheriff.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03
SPECHTS FERRY.
FROM GRANT COUNTY TO DUBUQUE.

The business public informed that double horse
Ferry Boat crosses the Mississippi every hour. daily
high water and low, fair weather and foul between
Grant county, Wis. and Dubuque county, Iowa-the
ferry charges established by law at law rates The
roads and bridges being much travelled between Potos
and Dubuque will be kept in good condition.
HENRY SPECHT, Proprietor.
Specht's Perry June 10th. 1867. 2tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03
NOTICE
TO TEACHERS AND DISTRICT CLERKS.

Notice ia hereby given that l shall hold Public Ex-
amnations for the lie ensing of Teachers foows:--
Clifton and Ehenboro, Friday and Saturday, August
80 and 81
At Fennimore, for the towns of Fennuiore wingvile
and Liberty, September and 8
At Muscoda, for the towns of Muscoda Watterstown
and Blue River, Sept 1. and s.
At Boscobe for the towns of Boscobef Hickory Grove
Marion and WoOdmsn, Sept and T.
At Platteve, for she towns of Plattevills Sneiser
Lima ard Harrison, Sept and 10.
AT Hazel Green, for the towns of Haze. Green and
jamestown sept II aud Is.
At PotOs for the towns of Potosi aud Paris Sept 10
and II,
At Patch Grove, for the towns of Patch Grove, WA
lusDg, Milvile aud At Hope, Sept % and a.
At Rloongton Taiton for the towns of Blooming
ton trsiton) BuetoEn sGd Glen Haven, Sept 70 aud
At the Brick School House, near Lewis oakey's,
Jnint Dist No 10 Of Cassvile for the towns Of Cass
Vile and Waterloo, Sept ~ and %.
A SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION
For the benefit ofsuch teachers were not in the
county during the regular examinations or owing to
sickness unable to attend any of them will be
he'd at Lancaster, October Is and 10
The examination vii, commence each OF the places
named at O'clock. A. NJ Of the first day. Applicants
urged TO be prompt in attendance each should
bring paper, pen, ink aud boter
The percentage will be, decided by the State Cou
vention of County and City Superntendents held at
La Crosse 60 10 and so for the third second aud first
grade certificates respectively. In accordance with
another recommendation Of the convention and
the frequent decision OF the state Super
TO the ilegslitS of the matter certificates from other
counties will not hereafter be endorsed and third grade
certificates will not be renewed. trust there will be
an increase in the number applying for 2nd and lst
grade certificates.
Private examinations. except provided for by Law
viii not be granted,
Teachers Institute Will be held at Lancaster Aug
~ Is and 20.
u GRAY PURMAN, supt OF Schools.
July 81, 1867 Grant County, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03

EARM FOR SALE.
IMPROVED FARM For SALE

The subscriber offers for sale the farm upon which h.
resldesOO acres, 10 under cultivation 90 pasture
remainder scattering timber, il very good
thereon two log dwellings and an necessary out build
ings two spring houses, plenty OF stock water fine
young orchard, about 20 trees, some Of them airing
would make two eEcellent farms school hou = thin
mile The land Is situated in sections two anu three
town OF Clifton. Terms easy inquire Of W. O. Thomas
Montfort, Wis. GEO W KESDRICK
Clifton, April Sd, 1867 44tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03
CONTINENTAL
INSURANCE COMPANY
FE 28th ANNUAL STATEMENT
102 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CIT

OF thu mpany is herewith submitted for the ex
amin the public showing its satisfactory progress
since IN -Nstem 3t participation was adopted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03
UNREDEEMED LANDS,
OFFICE CLERK or BoARD OF SUPERVISORS
LANCASTER, Aususr 5, 1857
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN

NoIlCE IS HEREBY Gl EN,
To all whom Il may concern that the following De.
scFbed lands and town lots sold the 9Th day OF Nav
u 1000 for the taxes due and unpaid for the year
1864 ramain unredeeed IN this Office Now therefor
unless the tax charges and interest opposite each
tract and lot together with TIE redemption fse shall
be paid on or before The 9Th OF May A. D. 1865 in pur
suance of the for such cases made and provided
the same will be conveyed to the pui chaser.
Topa Of Hasel Green ToUn /, Range /, Rsst.
Description Sec. To Whom Assd Amt
NV u of -w 4 Of section Collaas SIS 81
piIiage Of L0wef Hazel Green.
lots and block George sadc9ek So &
Rood sAddifioM 10 Hassl Green.
lots and block II. iiIgsre IA 81
To0n Of smeissr-- Tora 2, Range /, Rest.
u,digded u ets neA 10 Brownell 4 Parish 10 e5
Tann Of RLaLLenikle- Innn g Ranna u1.t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03
RICK WAGON SHOP AND
DWELLING FOR SALE IN TAFT0a,

xA The undersigned having eisnee 10 ensfgs Ia
r..il other business Offers ms story brick uiid
..ssl ing for sale cheap for cash Size 2ux50 SltH
Front street: the lower story used wagon
shop and doing good business the upper story as
,,r,-,nisss > \. THOMAS
April Bird. 1867. l44-tfl Tatitl Grant county Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03
CARRIAGE FOR SALE.

single or double seated, one or two horse family
SaIiase Is ohered Tor sale very cheap. Perfect for
is1iy pleAsure carriage. Inquire the HERALD Office
Lancaster, Wis, July %, 1867 If
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03
NOTICE |


that shall refuse the payment of certain promsory
note in whosever hands the may be, il OBJ
tanned without just consideration by fraudulent rep
resentation Sal note described follows,
can remember: Note payable two years after date ;
the first year without interest thereafter at per
for the sum Of $4,000, payable TO George Walker
der and dated about the 18th of July, 1867, and
signed with my mark reside in the Hurricane, town
of Bee town, Grant County, Wis.
Beetown, Aug. Is, 1861 WILLIAM FINNEY.
Its
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03

UINIHIIUs IIuNt
ear as follows:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03
DENTISTRY.

Artificial Teeth inserted on Gold and Rubber, from
tooth to full set different styles and at prices
us TO place them within reach of ALL
Any one having artificial teeth gold plate that
have given away have them exchanged for rubber
Also anyone having artificial Teeth and cannot
them invited call and if l do suit them
fee will be made
Ether and Chloroform administered if desired in
tracing teeth
Filling Teeth done in the careful and perfect
manner known TO the profession.
Teeth having the nerve exposed is no reason they
should be lost
Persons unacquainted with my operations referred
to the following
TESTIMONIAL:
Platteville, January 80, 1867.
Dr. Deffenbacher having filled for me lot of teeth
that considered nearly worthless Several of them
having the exposed) and the work being salts
fctorily done deem it my duty to recommend him to
my teeth aching friends rst-cass Dentist. He
restore your decayed snags and mako on feel as
do though you blessed with set Of ndtst-
raj teeth J. III. EVANS.
rs Rooms at the Mansion House. where can be
during the mouth OF February the first two
weeks OF June and the first two weeks Of October each
year.
| So W. II. DEFFENBACHER, Dentist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03
NON-PARTlClPAIlNG POLICIES |

when the haz ard Of he Risk will not justify participa
non sueh policies however do entitie the holder to
all the security which the system provides and will be
al prices as low experience proves adequate
the hszr and therefore low any respectable and
permanent COMPANY can insiirn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03

All OF whch scrip issues bear interest of per cent
per Ahhu TINS enables customers to obtain insurance
az as near cost ~ consistent with reliable security
Win inc additional advantage Of having that security
increased with each successful years business.
Thls CompanY issnea nlsn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03
JOEL PEDLAR 4 SON,
Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing and full
assnrtInpnt of
GENERAL MERCHANDISE

% are now receiving Spring and Summer goods
which We will low for cash trade Give call.
vlS:47tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03
A NNAToN WAGON snoP.


WI. KREAIKH would respectfully announce 4
the citizens ri Grant County aud ai9ifsag C0antIs.
that he M prepared saols hd niaeaileFy fine man
ufacturo Of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-09-03
nR. WIN. HAMBITZER,
GERMAN PHYSICIAN, SURGEON

AND ACcoUcHEUR,
e1ics at Union Hotel, British Hollow Grant Co. is
Promptly on hand when called for unless absent
business Charges moderate. v1S-47tf
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-04-25

FACTS ABOUT PEAT AS AN ARTICLE OF FUEL with
remarks upon its origin and Composition; the
localities in which it is found the methods of
Is Preparation and manufacture of Peat and Peat
81 Charcoal for fuel its use in the smelling and
manufacture of Iron ana other Metals Its supe
riority as fuel for generating steam under sta
tionery Locomotive and Marine Engines for the
production OF Gas; the various products obtained
from it by Distaton; the use of Peat in the
manufacture of gpnpowder and paper and for
pavemen Is. roofing tiles and various articles for
building and ornamental Work; together with
many other matters of practical or scientific inte
rest to is which added chapter the Utilization
OF Coal Dust by T. III. Leavitt Sd. Edition enlarged
to 3l6 pages, published by Lee 81 Shepherd Bos-
ton.
The above is the title page ofawork that we have
just received from the au thor. 1t contains about
all that is known in reference to the substance
known as Peat, which has attracted, so much
attention from scientific and practical men, within
the last few years. As work of general informa-
ton upon a subject of much interest it will be read
by everybody, while those who are actively engaged
in the manufacture or preparation of Peat or who
have Peat beds on their premises, will hardly get
along without it. The price of the new edition
neatly bound in cloth is Sl.75.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-04-25

BUFFALO, April 2O.-About two O'Clock this
A. NJ, the New York 81 Erie Railroad elevator,
owned by George Tiff, was totally destroyed
by fire. The building was valued at 100000 ;
insured for $4,000. The elevator contained
5000 bushels Of oats, corn and rye, valued at
$135 900. The fire was supposed to have orig
mated by the friction of the machinery. The
elevator was worked until O'clock last night.
The building was leased by Al. Holt and Cy-
rus Clarke of this City for eight years. The
building and grain were insured in New York,
Brooklyn, Hartford, Cleveland, Cincinnati,
Providence, Baltimore, Springfield and Phila-
delphia companies. Total loss $3.50, 900. Three
men were killed at the fire by the falling Of
the wall.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-04-25
SPECE.RE .V'O YRCES.
IMPORTANT NSerHCug

Persons In search of health will please not confound
Dr. " CLARENCE PRICE, the celebrated Analytical Ply
stefan with any other DR.. Price. Remember that DR.,
v clarence Price has treated Chronic diseases in this
State longer than any other Physicians has visited Ke
nosha for the last eight years. and will for years con
tnue to do so, Dr. " Clarence Price has no associates
in pratlce-stands upon his merits-responsibe for
his own actsand the only Physician of his kind in the
west has met with better success-ade more complete
cures thah any other physician treating hronc dis
eases.
Diseases of the Heart, Throat Lungs. Liver. stom-
ach Blood and all Chronic ailments can be cured by
the Analytical system of treatment after all others
have failed.
Only be certain you consult DR. v clarence Price
whose no ice has been in this paper for years. 47tf
SS4 YOUNG LADY returning her country home al
ter soJourn OF few months in the City was hardly rec
"gnized by he friends In place OF a coarse rus lie
nus ed face, she had soft ruby complexion OF almos
marble smoothness and instead of twenty he re
ally appeared but eighteen Upon inquiry as to hecause
of so great change che plainly them that that she
used the CfRC.4SSLaN Balm, AID considered it an
invaluable acsusitio to any Lady S toilet By it's use
any Lady OF Gentleman improve their tersonal ap-
pearanee hundred fold. is simple in its combino-
Jonas nature herself is simple yet uns, rpassed in il
efficacy in drawing in purties irOm also healing cleans
ng and ing the skin and eoml sxiou BY its di
rect action on the cutcle it draws from all its mpuri
ties kindly healing the same leaving the surface as
Nature Intended it should be- clsar soft smooth and
Reautu Price ST. sent by mail express receipt OF
an order W. L. CLARK Il Co.. Chemists.
| spnl 81 No. West Fayette ST., Syracuse N. Y
The only American Agents for the sale OF the same
The real velpau French Pills should not be used
during certain time they will surely crng on a
/ miscarriage Sold by all Druggists.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-04-25
Snaaz IL IL HE'D.

AGUE-TWIST-In this city on the 18th
inst, Mr.. w. c. Montague, of Chicago, and Miss
Kate Annette Twist, Of Pleasant Prairie.
WORTHINGTON-GEOR at the same
time, M. M. C. Worthington, of Chicago, and
Miss Mary George, of this crty
CHOAK--WEAVER-A the Primitive Methodist
Parsonage in Kansasvile, april 18th, 1867, by Rev.
T. A. Cliff, Mr.. Charles Choak to Miss Charlotte
Elizabeth Weaver, both of Brighton Kenosha Co..
May an ail-wise Providence guide and protect the
happy pair. TAG.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-04-25

THE DIAMOND DIUKENs.-Messrs. Ticknor
d Fields, Boston, are at present issuing Dick
ems complete works in form which is novel
and is destined to become very popular. AL
ready four numbers of his works have been
issued. The last, "The Life and Adventures of
Nicholas Nickleby," is just out and maintains
the standard Of the first. 1t is model of ele-
CANT and neat Typography, while the external
appearance entities it to place on the parlor
table Of our most aristocratic families. This
edition has never been surpassed.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-04-25

CHEESE FAcToRY.-The Cold Spring Cheese
Factory is now read for operations, and with
iattering prospects for a brisk summers
work. This factory is established with all the
modern improvements; they can handle and
manufacture the milk of 500 cows; and it is
desirable to have all the milk the factorysis
capablesof making up, in order to make it
reach The highest remunerative point. We
again urge upon all farmers who have cows,
and whoare within reach of the factory, to-
give Their cordial support to this institution.
No one-should hang back to see how it is go
ing to pay; but every one should start in now,
and do what he can to make it a success
Once well under way there will no longer be
a doubt. The point of embarrassment with
such enterprises is always at the beginning =
The gentlemen who have it in immediate
charge are eligible and trustworthy men, and
sre entitled to great credit for their zeal and
energy; but they cannot do everything. If
they are properly seconded in their labors the
factory will pay from the very start and up
on their neighbors much depends Let them
All take hold and move the business on from
Inc outset. 90
The above we clip from the White
water sRegtstss The, advice is equally good
FOR those ipthe vicinity Of the Factory at Will
mot, which IS beng prepared BY :, Nessrs. Will
bug & Sabins. = we are glad tolearn that this
actorYisspr progressing Sith-commendable dis.
patch, and WILDE ready for operations this
Spring. Z alsgTBg4 "eTsy t.. -
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-04-25

NIoKNAMEs The day of using nicknames
never will die out, but the custom of christ
ening children by nicknames and pet names
should be strangled in the cradle The ris
ing generation viii blush for the sentimental
Stiffness of their parents who bestowed these
names upon them. A writer says :-sGirIs
instead of being baptised with such sensible,
old-fashioned names as Matilda, Charlotte
Margaret or Sarah, are christened Utilize, ,
Lottie, Maggie and Sadie Ellen dwin
dies into Ellie Susan shrinks into Susie;
Caroline is made ridiculous. by being cut
down to 'Linie;' Emma becomes insipid in
'Emmie;' and, most wretched of all, the
beautiful name Of Mary is frittered away in
Mamie This nicknaming would, be ali
very well if in its use it was confined to the
family circle; but such names are given
permanently to children, and the future
wives and mothers of the land figure in
every advertised list of letters, and in every
school examination, as Lnies,' 'Susies, and
Saddles Think of the wife and mother Of
the father of his country christened by the
names of Mamie and 'Marthie,' and of the
mother baptising the future hero and states
manzas sGeordie!' The first Napoleon would
have remained a bachelor forever had his
first wife been Josie, and he "a would not
have troubled,ap Arehduehess-efgA Austria to
take the place 81 the discarded Empress had
she been named Minnie nelie,3 instead of
plain and sensible Maria Louisa.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-04-25

THE Republican party of Virginia have held
a convention, at which resolutions were adopt
ed declaring the new party in that State a
part Of the great National Radical party, and
sustaining equal political rights, including
that of flice-holding. This Radical platform
of Virginia shows promise and progress in ev-
cry line of it.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-04-25

/ 'PHE DIAMOND DICKENs.-Forty-f ive thou
sand copies of the three current issues of Tick
nor & Fields (Boston) Diamond Dickens''-
The, rPosthumous Papers of the Pickwick
Club, l'-Our Mutual Friend and the ''Per-
sonal Experiences of David Copperfeld the
Younger been sold up to the day when
theslatter aPpeared,~, That the enterprise is q
Success is no less Certain ihan it is gratifying
to all who admire It's standard character, con-
venient SHE, clear type and general comeli-
ness And it is almost equally satisfactory to
Know that the illustrious author shares in the
profits Of the publishers, accruing from its
sale-that although ''stolen fruit is consid-
cred sweetest, his labor does not go unremu-
neratsd. Socially, Americans may not owe as
ufuclf to Dickens as do his countrymen for his
attempts to elevate their humanity, yet, in
literary point of view, we must acknowledge
that. no one, at home or abroad, delights us
more than he has done for thirty years past
''Pickwick, 1.-THE initial of his humorous FORKS,
and still the most amusing "Our Mutus1
Fgie nd his latest, qHdrb many deefted
equal to his best, and David Copperfeld, !,
undoubtedly the superior of all the rest, are
now. RsfoIe the public in-this dainty form and
dress; a tireif rapid Sal ewefl attests the pop
plarity they have Achieved E~
Mr.. Eytinge is one of our youngest Amer
lean artists, and his illustrations of the; sDia-
mond Dickens" are meeting with warm praise
in all quarters where criticsm is considered
valuabletl His pencil simply 'reproduces in
form the penned outline of the nevelist's ere
alton, and that in manner which does credit
to this issue. Sold by S. c. johnson.
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Wonderful bar True

MADAME REMINGTON, the world-reuowned astrolo-
gst and SomnambulStic Clarvoyant, while in clair
voyant state deineae the very features of the person
you to marry and by the aid Of instrument Of in
tense power, known the Physehomotrope guarantees
to produce perfect and te-ke picture of the future
husband wife of the applicant, with narag
occupation leading traits character &C. This is no
imposition, as testimonials without number ASSERT,
By stating place Of BIRTH disposition color of eyes
and hair and enclosing City and stamp envelope
ad reese to yourself You viii receive the picture by re-
turn mail together with desired iuforma or.
@s~ Address Ii confidence, MADAME GERrRuDp REM
NeroN, P. 0. Box 297, West Troy Y. spnlyS7
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Know thV Destiny,

MADAME F. THOR TON, the great English As.r'lo-
gist Clarvoyant and Psycbometrciau, who has as L.
shed the scientific classes Of the Old World has 10
Gated rsel' Hudson N. Y. Madame ThOrutou ges-
wonderful powers OF second sight,
bic her mpar knowledge of the greatest Importance
to single married Of either While in of
trance deneates the very features of the person
AIRY and by the aid Of ms Of in
power, known The Psvchomotrope, GU grantees
dace ife-lke picture the future husband VIE Of
he applicant together with date of MARI iage position
life lead traits OF chara ter &c. This is humbu
as thousands of testimonials She viii send
when desired a certified certf written guarante"
that the ri turr is what putp'r 20 he by encosi'
small lock of hair nd st ting place ~ birth dis
sitio enclosing fifty and Stamped env,lns.
addressed yourself You will the picture
desired information by return mail. All eommuuicato
sacIedly confidential. Address in confidence. MArtME
f. F. THORNTON, P. 0. Box 223, Hudson, Y spuly87
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SP ECE.EE NOTICES.
Free to Everybody.

Large 8 PIP. Circular Civ ing information OF h
greatest Importance to the young of both sexes
1t teaches how the homely may become beau al
the despiseG respected ard the for5aken loved
No young lady gentleman should fail to seat
their address, and receive a copy postpaid, by re
turn mail. Address p. O. Drawer, O.,
sp6m27 Troy
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-04-25

WHAT WE'VE BoUGHT AND WHAT WE PAID
FOR 1r.-Since the present government was
established, the United States have acquired
the following territory, on the terms named !:
l. The purchase Of Louisiana and Mississip-
pi Valley, in 1903, from France for S15, 600 900.
2. The purchase of Florida, in 1919, from
Spain, for $1,000, 900
8. The annexation of Texas in 1915. - s@@
4. The purchase of California, New Mexico
and Utah, in 1913, from Mexico, for S15, 000,-
600.
5. The purchase of Arizona, in 1854, from
Mexico, for 100000.
6, The purchase of the immense Russian
possessions, running down on the Pacific
coast from the North Pole to fifty-f forty
north latitude, at which line it strikes the
British possessions, in 1867, from Russia, for
$7,200000.