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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
DISSOLUTION PARTNERSHIP

The partnership heretofore existing between Charles
Blandford William Brodt and Hiram EgeIston In the
lumber mercantile business, at Wyausing Grant Co.
Wis: under the name and style Of "Blandord b odt
Ege ston, Is this day dissolved by mutual consent
Nessrs Brodt Egelston. will continue manuiactur-
ing Lumber, Shingles, Lath, Pckets. &C. their mill
as heretofore; also continus the mercantile business
and will pay all demands, against the firm Of Bland
ford Brodt Egelston aud to whom al debts owing 10
said firm Of Biandford Brodt Eye TO be paid
HIRAM EGELs TON,
WILLIAM BgoDT,
CHARLES BLANDF0RD.
Dated, Wyalusing Wis June 18th, 1865 7ws
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

Buy your Groceries at Burr's-ltUe
and grotc fati
A good assortment OF HardUare, at
4. &c Z. A. BurrS.
A splendid article of Mineral Fire
Proof paint at Scents a pound at Burr's.
DO you loant the latest style Of Hat OF
Cap, you ,CiN find 1t at Burr'S
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

UoP NEws.-A we'll advised writ,
err has an interesting letter in the
Bardboo Republic, published at Bara-
boo, Sank Co, Wis, and which is
known as the chief organ of the hop
growers in the United States. The
writer has been through some Of the
hop regions East says 500 to coo
pounds is considered fair crop ev :
ervwhere except in Wisconsin where
1000 to 3, 900 is the standard product.
SAYS everywhere as in Wisconsin
the people have gone larger than
ever into the business, and of course
there must be an over stock OF the
markets and low prices for some
years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
FARM LANDS FOR SALE.

The subscriber, residing two miles of Lancaster
wishes to sell the following lands all In Lancaster
farm of Ito acres 10 improved 40 in timber. with
dwell ing; so, another farm of ITO acres same am
improved with dwelling; also, farm Of 100 acres
improved 10 in timber, dwelling worth $780, barn.
orchard, &C., also $40 acres 240 PRAIRIE 20 in timber
no improvements, adapted for division into several
farms, plenty of springs.
Al to schools, mills, &c Price of above proper
erty SIS to S45 per acre. according Improvement
EDWARD HALFERTY.
Fennimore, April rs, 1868. Aft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
DIR. FALlRY TO THE PUBLIC

c. f. Falley NJ. D., would respectfully inform the
citizens Of Lancaster and vicinity that he is permanently
located in that place for the practice Of Medicine and
snfs cry lie has been Medical practitioner for 30
years. and feels confident that he can give satisfaction
to all who may favor him with call During the last
ten years he has made Chronic Diseases special study
and respectfully socits the patronage of those thus
afflicted lie will be found at his Office onSaturdays
perscrbe for Chronic cases, and at ell other times
when not absent professional business All calls
promptly attended to without regard TO time dis
tancc.
Office and 8esid nee in the north part of Lancaster
Village On the Boscobe road. soft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

ANOTHER Horse THIEr.-The Wit
reSS notices that man calling his
name J. Hoover, stopping for a time
at Zimmer's Mills, near Platteville
lately hired J. Bentley's livery team,
and was to be gone four days He
had been gone ten days, having talk
en- with him Mr.. Zimmer's daugh
ter in-law, the husband gone vest
The last heard they were at Black
Jack inquiring the way to Minera
Point. Hoover not much doubt
meant to steal the property and The
woman. No way but to treat with
distrust all strangers, unless vouched
for by known persons. No hahn in
serving men as we would draft fol
money in the hands of stranger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

pea- One of the travelling doctor
fraternity was well tbrasLed the 9th,
en- dny at Galena by one Bostwick
for using otfensiv language toward
the women ut the DE Soto-the doc
tor thereafter procuring a pistol and
shooting Bustwick in the arm. The
doctor is in Jail. The Chicago Jour
nal notices that this doctors real
name is Winthrop, an Englishman,
and that be is thief and swindler -
going through the country advertis
ing himself now for curing this dis,
ease, now for that, but failing at ey-
cry;hing. Lately he has been offer
inc to embalm the dead.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
WINDOW SHADES!
Something Newt

A. T A Burr are agents for and haye constantly
on hand for sale the eel brated RUSTIC AND EXCEL
SI0R WINDOW SHADES. The Rustic Shade has been
in for time aud has met with general ia
where ever known. The Excelsior Shade is just being
introduced and is an improvement upon the Rustic
Shade 1t being perfectly tight shade, admitting
light, thus doing away with the only objection
found to the Rustic Shade
These shades made of the best material are ad-
apted to any window, easily adjusted never out of
order and the neaest most perfect, durable and
economical window shade in Call and look at
them eff
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

FATAL CAsUALITY,-The wrong OF
allowing boys to carry fire arms has
another impressive lesson. On Sum
day last, two little boys, Philip Reed
of Lancaster, Jagged about fifteen
years. and Il son of widow Clayton,
residing in Clifton, about the same
age, had been playing in the hay
NOV the Clayton boy had fallen
asleep, when little Reed as reports
run, went to playing and experts
menting with pistol which he had
lately bought. 1t went off in his
hands, the ball entering the head of
Clayton, instantly killing him. At
this age all boys should no seen to
and instructed as to the use and dang
ers Of fire arms.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
5trapco OF Stolen.
STRAY HORSES.

Taken up by the sui scriber living In the Town Of
Fennimore, the 18th day of July 1868 one span OF
bay horses dark bay supposed to be ten years old
small star in the forehead hind foot white and
very little white the foreoot strip Of dirty
white in the right flank and running down The inside
Of the leg TO the hook joint the other light bay both
hind feet white and forefoot white supposed to
to be twelve years old other marks or brands per-
ceivable. The owner is requested to prove property
pay charges and take said strays away
HENRY SANDERS
Fennimore, July 4th, 1865. Owls
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

seA. Lippencott's Journal says that
the proportion Of what would be call
ed i'll men trpe intelligence, is vastly
small in women, and that it is next
to impossible to find lady Intelligent
in anything useful, even in kitchen
and work room sense. They are Oft
en- smart and quick or expert as
judges Of character and intentions,
properties they acquire from light
readings, but in matters Of usefulness
You can hardly find one capable OF
engaging in the pastime Of mutual in
struction with the generai run Of well
informed men. He says their cduca-
ton is superficial at the starr and
that they never gain after leaving
school but rather lose--yet il point
Of intellect women are the equals Of
mcn-often their superiors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
MARE STRAIGHTFORWARD

Srrayed over month ago, small grey mare a
lame fore leg, had small bell on r. years old. will
pay well for her return, or information SO can get
her reside in Lancaster village.
GoTFREID DENSLER.
Lancaster, July Dist, 1865 stf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

THIEF.-Keeler, the stra ggler atPo-
tosi, found in Lewis L Kings cellar
was lately sent 10 Lancast Jail on
a charge of intention to steal or bur-
gle or DO some other mischief. lie
is beiLg kept sober by Sheriff Cox.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
DEATHS :
81 Poetry attending notices OF death charged for at
rate o. cents per line.


Died. at his home. in the village Of Glen Haven on
Sunday, July l2th at 3Ocock 2. NJ George Bur oughs
Esq, onr oldest aud best citizens lie born
al hateley, Hsnlshire Co. Mass. the 29tl day Of
February the year 1900 located here when he
with some others laid out village AMI named it len
Haven Al those who knew him. witt mourn his death
We have lost IN him true friend and a otle fellow
citizen May his lie Of kindness activity bsrevolence
anu strict honesty serve a sample To Us all
THE CITIZENS OF GLEN HAVEN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
STRAY STEER.

Taken up by the subscriber, living on lands owned
by him 10 the wn OF Fennimore, the 26th day of
June A. D. 1865 yearng steer Gark brndle color,
her marks brands perceiTatle The owner is
requested to forward prove property pay charges
and take said stray away.
oRRIN SMITH.
Fennimore. June Goth. 1855 6w4s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
STRAY STEERS.

Taken up 10y the subscriber, on lands owned by him
the 18th inst, yeariing steers, color red with
few white spots has both ears cropped, no other
marks The owner is requested - prove property pay
charges and take them away.
L. r, BINGHAM.
Bloomington, July lsth, 1865. Tv4@
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
WATER POWER & FARM
~ at a Great Bargain.

offer for sale the FLORA FOUNTAIN" property,
situated Grant river the road leading Ian.
caster to Bloomington consisting of IS acres II in cu
tvation with four dwellings and ether implements
The water power Is unequaled in Grant county. The
dam is in good condition and power sufficient for run
ming any amount Of machinery. Would exchange the
sans for other property. Inquire on the premises.
Flora Fountain Feb %. 1868 w. j.. sELLECK.
3Stf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
FARM FOR SALE.

offer for sale my well improved farm consisting Of
$50 acres situated in the town of Mt Hope, miles
AVeSdsa citation, naiIvs Che village
Hope mile from school house; $50 inclosed
balance heavy imber l. nd with good spring 40
of bottom land fenced and under timothy good DWELL
ing stables and other out buildings; an orchard in
bearing condition This land is situated SO as to make
two good farms will se this valuable homestead
at a bargain. For terms inquire the premises
MATHEW WELSH.
Mt. Hope, June 4th, 1863 1w10%
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

sD- That bogus doctor, most IL
ljterate quack, Is still going through
the country engagingto cure any and
all manner of diseasc-teems five dol
lars or more down, note for balance
PAYABLE when cure is affected. -
such notes are thereafter transferred
to innocent persons and Of course
collected at their tace. These trav-
cling doctors are no admirers of the
Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

The Mineral Print Democrat says
the wheat will yield above average,
the oats exceeding promising and
corn never promised finer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
MARRIAGES :

In Bosccbel July 18th. 1853. Rev. Vim. sttd iat,
Mr.. Theodore sheiver, Of Boscobe Mis-, Maggis Nil
han, OF Fennnore.
In Woodman. July ist 1905 by George Brown Esq,
Mr.. james Grant of Boscobei Miss Isabsla Palaud
Of Woodman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
HORSES STRAYED or Stolen.
u E\N A RID

About the 5th of July bay mare, large white stripe
ON face on left hips chesnut sorrel mare blud
in left eye, aud saddle mark on back bone. will
pay ten do lars reward to who give
information of their whereabouts either by letter ad-
dress to Boseobe or communicate to my resi- ience
n. Walkers farm, Hickory Grove township.
July 18th, 1865. wis ENGEBRET OLSEN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
STRAY MARES.

Taken up by the subscriber, on lands owned by him
July eth residing miles north west of Lancaster in
Little Grant sOre mare, star in forehead.
lett hip supposed TO be 10 years old; bay, some
white on forehead and Il. right shoulder, years
old. The owner owners is requested :rove pro-
perty pay charges and take said strays.
JOHN DRAGGS.
Little Grant, July 9Th, 1868. 6w4%
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
DWELLING FOR SALE.

My dwelling and third acre lot in Lancaster next
east Of W. N Reed is offered for sale, wish to i'm
prove my farm with the proceeds-the price 81 05O.-
The dwelling is story and half 20x36, with cellar
well the door, fruit bearing age; pos
session given c. LANGRIDGE.
Lancaster, May 20, 1868. stiff
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

offer my valuable farm for sale, containing eighty
all of which is under the plow except a small
pasture, orchard and barn lot. There is c0mmodions
and substantial frame dwelling house. 28ft by 20f l6
II. high with kitchen apartment l6ff. by 20ft; cste
attached Good Gel under main building (egress in
side and outside) wash house and wood house Is It
from kitchen. Good barn. stables carriage house. wagon
sheds and other buildings of suitable dimensions for
such pace The farm situated or miles south
east of Plsteville the Plattevie and Gaepa road
and is in what is generally known tAs Hunting ton
and Robins settlement The farm is in FOOD state of
cultivation and unquestonably very nice place. For
further particulars apply to Mr. George Huntington or
TO Mrs. Allen Burkit on the premises P. o. at Platte
VILE 5n3 July 2 1865
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

TEMPERANCE REFORM We cut the
following from the Chicago Jourar1,
and publish it because it is true
though there are fanatics who will
condemn the precept whioh has held
good ever since temperance move,
ments commenced in 1880:
The temperance cause is gainin :
ground rapidly, and if those who are
engineering it would ouly keep it out
Of politics it would become more pop
ular than ever. There are many
mon who do not believe in the sin,
cerity Of those who seek to drag a
purely relormativc movement into
the political ring, whore il certainly
has no business"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
Farm for Sale.

The undersigned offer for sale splendid farm con-
sstDg OF three hundred and eighty of good land
all fenced and In good order. On il is a frame
house Il by 80 feet cellar under the whole all we'll fin
ished FIRST class barn IA by Sc feet with stabling
under the whole there is also a log house the
premises, never failing spring close to the house.
thrifty orchard OF l25 trees 50 of the best quality
of Ridge land under cultivation 100 grass land
so acres OF tame grass 60 of heavy timber
land. The farm is capable of keeping forty cows be-
sides teams and other stock run it 1t is situated
five miles from the village OF Muscoda, seven miles
from Boscobe and ten miles from Avoca, three COM
peting market towns, in very good neighborhood,
mostly Germans Title warranted. The above will be
sold remarkably cheap if called for soon.
L. 7. w. J. WRIGGLEs WORTH.
Real Estate Agents,
June 18TH 1868. 3m3 Dodgeville, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

TRANsGREssIoN.- The laws forbid
the bringing Of Spanish cattle to H.
iinois, just as the laws Of Wisconsin
forbid the bringing Of hop roots from
New York, yet in both eases men
have violated the laws, and the result
is in Illinois the Spanish fever has
broken out among the cattle, and the
tho hop louso Of Wiseonein, chose DO e
ing sad Affections. 1t was Eve, assist
ed by old Father Adam, who first
disobeVed the laws.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
STRAY HOGS.

Broke into the enclosure and taken up BY the under
signed in Beetown, on land owned by him ON the 23d
OF July, 1865, one large white and two white pigs
marks The owner is hereby requested to prove
property, pay charges and take said strays.
j. NJ. ROBERTS.
Beetown, Wis, July "a, 1865. Sw4*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
FARM FOR SALE.

The subscriber offer for sale his improved farm Of
$50 acres situated in Lancaster the B-etown road
miles southwest of Lancaster viage-thereon good
and substantial buildings, school house by 100
well fenced and in good cultivation large betrng
orchard. good water, timber. &C. Will take SIS 90 per
acre therefor o. address at Lancaster.
WI. REAvIS.
Lancaster, July Attn, 1868. 5tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
LUMBER MILL PROPERTY
FOR SALE

FOR SALE.
We will sell our saw-m known as the "0id Warner
Min in the Town of Millvile. The machinery Is all
new and in good running order. Any one with small
capital do well with this property there plen
ty of work the year around the saws pine logs
directly to the mill by water.
VIII also sell so OF bottom timber land rear
the mill seat. All may be purchased cheap.
j. 4 W. II. CREAGER.
Millville, July u.s. 1868. 7w4%
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
A Convenient Remedy.

A correspondent af the New York
Tribune writes: This is the season oil
the year when cncicra tnfantum aud
dtorrhea are very prevalent among
inlantum children. | therefore SEND
you an exccllei t remedy, aud ask for
its publication in the Tribune, to wit
IAN equal part each OF iaadannm,
tincture Of rhubarb, essence OF pep
permint, spilits of camphor. (mix J
Dose for a child six months old, two
drops fer child twelve months old,
lour drops for child two years old,
eight drops. TO be gwen in sweet.
ened water and repeat the dose if nee
cssary once in twelve hours This is
a very cheap medicine for the poor,
as half an ounce OF the mixture Ga
drachm of each ingredient) will cost
but a few cents.
SUNsTRoKE IN HOUSES doctor.
writing to the New York Tribune on
sunstroke IN horses and how to avoid
il, says:
The spine and the brain govern
the heart and blood vessels. 1t is the
opinion ofphysologists that it is from
exhaustion Of the nerves that death
occurs by congestion in The brain and
luugs. The heat direct and effected,
acting on the nerves. causes the heart
and the veins and arteries to cease
their contraetile power, and allows
the blood TO stagnate and opress the
braln and lungs, then the horse falls
and dies OF apopleXy or ancumoDia'
a strip Of common sail cloth, wet and
kept over the spine and head, would
prevent all this and keep the horse
Comparatively comfortable"
ag- Lippencott's for August has Il
clever paper on Smoking" in which
Parton's atlantic article is neatly re-
viewed. In answer TO the latters
point, that smoking tends to keep lis
votaries from the society Of women,
the former boldly claims that the
number of cultivated men is indispu-
tably larger than the number of cult
vatec women, and that in general So
ciety the number OF cultivated women
is very small; hence, as u rule cultiva-
ted men DO not go thore. There are
many pungent and more sensible
things in the article, whichis evident
~ written by a gentleman in excellent
society, since he tells us that he can
count hundreds Of ladies Of his &C
quaintance whose dress costs them
each four thousand year. " Y.
Commonwealth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
PULLED CLOTH. FLANNELS,

BLANKETS. STOCKING YARN &C.,
for your wool any establishment in the State have
hand all times the for sale for cash WOOL
and to all in need of such woollen goods can make it
their interest to trade with me. eg~ ss
Being well acquainted with the business and having
good machinery and experience hands feel safe in
warranting good work. JOSEPH H0RSFALL
Mlville, May 20, 1868. 5lm4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

PATcu GROVE ACADEMY.-The
fall term is to begin the LIST Of Sep
tcmber. Students are charged by
the week for time Of actual attend
auce Board can be had cheap at
Patch Grove, which is a great item.
Special attention is given TO qualify,
ing teachers. Prof. Clarke and the
Ncwcombs are railroad time teachers
generally quarter ahead on the
dial See advt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
Notifies to the Public.
MEETING OF SUPERVISORS
OF TnE TOWN OF LANCASTER.

= tttI 1tftONt e HtUY tUfttI n.
The undersigned will be present M tie Shoot House
in District No Town Of Lancaster. the goth day of
August A D 1855 Mt two o'clock 2. NJ of said day. to
decide upon the application of said School District No
Town Of Lancas e. Grant County Wisconsin, for the
location and establishment of a School Houe site for
said District upon the S,W corner of the NV "A of
of W 4 OF Section No. 20, Town 4 North of Range
three % West, IN said Town Of Lancaster.
Given under hands this Gth day of July, A. D. 6s
W =. DEWEY
LEWIS HOLLOWAY
Gw6 s. WELLS
Supervisors OF the Town of Lancaster
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

aiE1uoDisT EpIsooPAL-Rev. C. Cook Pastor. Preach
ing every Sabbath morning commencing at haltpast
zen O'clock. Saba h School at a. Prayer meet.
ing every Thursday eniug in the Church at O'Clock
CoNsREGA TfoS4L.-Rey. S. W. Eaton Pastor. Serv
Sabbath morning at 1880; in the evening At 630
Sabbath School Immediately after morning service
Prayer meeting at the Church every odnesdaJ even
ing, At go
EP1scoPALIAN Rev. Francis Moore, Rector. Divine
Service in the Chapel every sabbath morning commence
NJ at lfplst ten o'clock also II the Afternoon, COM
meucng al halfpast three Sabbath School at II m
Bib'c Class in the chapel every Tuesday evening,
ulencng at eight o'clock
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

ARRIVALS 81 ES
at Mails allan caster.
BOsCoBBl.--Arrives daily SUNDAY ex) ct 2.30 p. u
Departs s5Q A NJ
BALENA-Arrlves daily (sanday eK1 al EP NJ
Departs o.. NJ
PR DU CHiEN-Arrives Tue. Thurs & Sat 3P NJ
Departs Mon. " ed. x Erdny 8 A. NJ
CAssyILLE-Arrives Monday, Wed. Friday II 81
Departs JPN
.fINERAL p'T--Arrives Wednesday 4 sat II n
DEPARTS ppm
29TOsI-Arrites esdav, Thurs. Saturday ga
Departs Bpm
r. II. CHRsEBRO, P. NJ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04
for Sale.
VILLAGE PROPERTY
IMPROVED FARM FOR SALE
IN HAZEL GREEN

HltLEL
We offer for sale 40 of land-20 thereof being
timber lot In Paris town. and the 10 place be-
ing improved farm, all inclosed and all except
pasture field under po = situated section 10 (N1<
of SW4 and NW14 Of SE14) Town one, Range one, in
Hazel GreeS-on tt e main road leading from the
Twelve Mile House; thereon dwellings, one good
one 18th orchard land first quality and in good condi-
tion vel! water school within quarter of mile and
the church handy. The whole will be sold at $500
per acre, cash. Inquire on the premises.
Tai. CURTIS.
P. o. at Hazel Green Grant Co, Wiz. 7w4*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

llowE's SEWING MACHINE Mrs.
Martha Jones is the local agent for
ordering Howe's Sewing Machines
for Lancaster. This machine is Just
now leading all others.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-04

sor II you rant goods Of any kind at
the lo,oeSt lprices,go 70 4. DC 4. A. Burr's.
Fashionable Cothing--a good stock
at A. d Z. A. Burrs.
Paints, Oils, 1urpentine, BenxoIe,
Japan, DC, Uery loo at Burr's.