Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-09-22
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Muscoda Bridget Description General
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On "a recent visit TO the village OF
| Muscoda, IN the north east part of our
County, my attention was attracted
by the imposing appearance of this
newly erected bridge. Aud while
| am fully assured that it need only
to be seen and examined to be ad-
mired as a work of public improve
ment, in every respect worthy of it's
energetic builder; yet, as there are
many who, perhaps, have not and
may ,.ot ENJOY this opportunity, a
passing notice may not be uninterest
ing.
The framing timber used in its con
strnction il of ample size and the
best quality of pine. Itrests manly,
on four diamond shaped piers. One,
the draw pier, is fifty feet long by 20
#. wide, the others each 40 by IL, all
timbered up, above high water with
II by II inch oak timber, bolted to
gether by J inch iron bolts ana filed
in with rock. The main spans are
each $50 feet long and seven feet
above high water mark The draw
IS SO feet ia the clear and
l40 feet long. The flooring is laid
with 2 zach oak lumber securely
fastened down, aud the frame is braced
By : inch iron rods. Its length is
170G feet, and its width Is feet in the
clear.
This work, work OF almost entire
individual enterprise on the part of
Gen. Moore, was commenced May
last, and was 50 far completed by the
18th OF the present month, that teams
were passing. This bridge, con
structed anicr the immediate super
vision OF the tten. spans the WiScon-
sin river ana fhus affords q safe and
convenient crossing for the citizens If
Grant aud R.giiland counties, ut all
seasons ofthe year
Mr. Coburn, Of Prairie du Chen,
known Us the Prairiy du Chen II. r..
bridge builder has done himself cred
it in supervising the mechanical part
of the work, which shows evident
marks Of no ordinary mechanics
hand in the adaptation q The entire
structure to sustain a gf> NJ amount
of weight and 10 resist tho ordinary
inroads OF decay.
This structure has been erected at
an estimated cost ef abont $25 GOO !
the town Of Eagle, Richiand County,
pledgiug az aid of 81, 900, the town Of
Muscoda, Grant County, $4,000 and
individuals about $4,000.
The want OF such bridge at this
point, has long been felt by the trav-
cling public, and the advantages
which will accrue therefrom, we
doubt not, will be daily appreciated
by the citizens in general, for the
business prospects Of the village of
Muscoda ana vicinity already begin
to show signs Of renewed vitality.
Gen. Moore, long and we'll known
among us as man Of honesty Of pur
pose and indomitable energy, has
added increased luster to his former
well earned reputation by the prompt
ness and faithfulness displayed in the
execution Of this noble public inn
provement, and we trust he may re-
ceive an ample reward at the hands
OF q generous people. The ferry
charge rates are indeed reasonable
but % cta. for two horse team, SIM
gle horse l5 foo map 5, &c. con-
tribute these items without any
knovledge.of Gen. Moore, and for the
public intormation--especially for
those having 10 cross tho river ON
business.
Lancaster, Sept 18th, 1868 + HUBBARD
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DRAMAric-Wa Walters Troupe of
dramatic performers are again in
Lancaster, and are announced for
several evenings. Their entertain
ments are above criticism, otherwise.
they could not receive such continu-
Gus encouragement. There are four
persons in the Troupe, and they ap>
pear to possess the varying abilities
FOR representing all the characters in
any dramatic piece. Their stage |
scenery is Of cheap kind but their
intellectual performance will rass
anywhere. Call at Crabtree's Hall
every evening this week.
BUSINESS CHANGE We learn that
ID. Oliver has sold bis wooden factory
machinery at North Andover, with
his property, to company who are
to remove the machinery to BIoom>
ington, the same to be used in q new
enterprise.
Mr. Oliver offers for sale at re-
duced prices bis stock on hand, con
sistng Of bed and horse blankets,
cassimcres, flanncls, yarns, &c, in all
about ten thousand dollars worih-or
will exchange the same for wool on
better terms than ever. He will also
have for sale a general stock of mer-
ehandisc See advt.
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School Registers for sale at the
Heraid Office. Orders filled by mail
at 60 cts. each.