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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18

The undersigned offer for sale splendid farm con-
ssting OF three hundred aud eighty acres Of good land
all fenced and in good order. On it is a new frame
house u by 80 feet cellar under the whole all we'll I'm
ished; first class barn a by So feet with stablng
under tire whole; there is also log house the
premises never failing spring close to the house,
thrifty orchard OF l25 trees 80 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-
five miles from the village OF Muscoda, seven miles
from Boscobel and ten miles from Avoca three COM
petng market towns, in very good neighborhood
mostly Germans Title warranted. The above will be
sold remarkably cheap if called for soon.
f. T. W. J. WRIGGLESW0RTH
Real Estate Agents,
June 18th, 1868. 3m3 Dodgeville, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
u. S. Collectors Notice.
DIR. FALLEY TO THE PUBLIC

c. F. Falley NJ. D., would respectfully inform the
citizens of Lancaster and vicinity that lie is permanently
located in that place. for the practice Of Medicine and
Surgery. He has been Medical practitioner for 30
years. and feels confident that he give satisfaction
to all who may favor him witt call. During the last
ten years he has made Chronic Diseases special study
and respectfully socits the patronage of those thus
afflicted. He will be found at his office onSaturdays
prescribe for Chronic cases, and all other times
when not absent professional business. All calls
promptly attended to without regard to time dis
lance
Office and Residence in the north part Of Lancaster
Village, on the BoscobelrOad. soft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18

LANOAoIb LUDGb, NO. w, L. U. U. /.
Regular meetings held Saturday evening Of each
week.
Transient members cordially invited to attend.
II. A. DURAND.
j. WARNER NILS, W r. s. W. c. 7.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18

TO LANDHoLDEBs Every land
owner ia the coun should at once
see that his lands are not in the for.
ieited lists advertised in the Herald
this week, Under present laws,
lands may be forfeited irrecoverably
in case Of slight neglect in this mat
Ter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
STRAY HOGS.

Broke into the enclosure and taken up by the under
signed in Beetown, land owned by him the sd
of july 1865, one large white and two white pigs
no marks The owner is hereby requested to prove
property, pay charges and take said strays.
j. NJ. ROBERTS.
Beetown, Wis. July q, 1865. sw4s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
OMITTED IN 1867.
UNREDEEMED LANDS
GRANT COUNTY. WIS.

OFFICE CLERK BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN,
Lancaster, Wis August 18th, 1885,
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN TO all whom it may
~ conce that the following described Lands and
Town Lots sold the 9th day Of Nav A. D. 1865 for
the taxes due and unpaid for the year 1864 remain
redeemed in this Office Now therefore, unless the tax
charges and interest set opposite each Tract Lot
together with the redemption fee, shall be PAID on or
before the 9Th day of May, a. D. 1862 pu rsuance Of
the 5 ialute Tor such cases made and provided the
same will be conveyed to the purchaser
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
Notice.

All persons hereby cautioned to not purchase
exchange for certain promissory note given by
w. a. Mitchell dated June r. 1868, due three months
from date for two Hundred (200.0O) dollars, |
determined to not pay said note unless compelled by
law, the being given without value since paid
out. j. Il. BURTON
Bloomington, Aug. LIST, 1868. 9w3&
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
STRAY COLT.

Taken up by the subscriber residing on lands owned
BY him 10 the own Of Liberty at this old Gregory place
about the first Of June last, bright bay colt
yeariing past white hind feet small sized but hand
The is requested 70 prove property, p4y
charges, and take said stray.
T. g OSBORN.
Liberty. July soth, 1865. eva
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
FURNITURE STORE FOR SALE,
A RARE CHANCEi

propose to sell my Furniture Store exchange for
Horses Mules or Oxen Wagons, etc Will sell part
time. Building "a by 36-two story shop in rear IS
by 20--two story Would sell buildings with or with
out stock of furniture hand For further par
ticuIars address A. T. CLEMENT
evils Usage, Mitchell County, Iowa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
5trape0 OF 5tolelt.
STRAY COLT.

Taken up by the subscriber, lauds owned by hi M
in section 81, town range 4 west Porter's
Bridge, in the town Of Beetown, on the 9Th .ay Of
August 1868, one light bay colt about two years
old marked with white spot in her sorehead-no
other marks The owner requested te prove property
pay charges and take said stray HENAY HENKEL.
August TO- 1868. nI1-w4*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
LOCAL MATTERS

~ The Lancaster Grant and Col.
fax Clnb is to meet on Friday even
Ing OF tais week for important busi-
ness.
SPECIAL MEErING.-Important bus
mess demands the attendance Of all
the members Of Post No. 60 G. A. r.,
Lancaster, at their headquarters on
Tuesday evening next. Aug 25:h.
rs 0nier ". A. THOMAS
POST
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18

WYALusING BUsINEss.-Brodt <
Egelston, at Wyalusing, have full
control Of the lumber business and
merchandising. aud they offer the
strongest inducements for q wider
trade than has hitherto patronised
Wyalusing-though not a wider than
naturally belongs to that river
town They pay cash for all kinds of
produce. See advt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
STRAY HOG.

Taken up by the subscriber residing in the town of
Little Grant, lands owned by him in said town. on
abont the 23d day of July. 1868, black and
white hog about one year old with slit right ear
The is requested prove property pay charges
and take said stray, CHAS w ADDISON
Little Grant, August Cd, 1868. ni0-4w&
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18

ssayr But two or three teachers were
present for examination and first
class certificates with theStateBoard
of Examiners, under tho new law.
The a!a is doubtless afailure The
Boar | were session q week or longer
ut Madison A certificate obtained
from this Board is to be held good
for life in any part Of the State
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
NOTICE.

All persons hereby forbidden 10 charge any article
to account, by whomever purchased except myself
as am determined to pay debts except such
of my own making. MARGARET MCDONALD.
Waterloo, Aug 9TH, 1865. nl0-w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
UNREDEEMED LANDS.
GRANT CO., WIS.
OFFICE CLERK OF Board OF SUPERVISORS, \
GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Lancaster Wis August 18th lS6S

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN to all whom il may
IN concern, that the following described LANDS and
Town LoTs sold the Sth day of May. A. d. 1866 for
the taxes due and unpaid for the year 1906. remain
redeemed in this office. Now therefore, unless the
charges and interest set opposite each tract and lot
together with the redemption Zee shall be paid on or
before the Sth day Of May, Az D. 1862 in pursuance
Of the Statute for such made and provided the
same will be conveyed to the purchaser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
Notifies to the 1)nblit.
MEETING OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE TOWN OF LANCASTER.

The undersigned will be present at the Shoot House
in District No Town ofLancaser the 29th day of
August A. D. 1865 at two clock 2. NJ of said day. to
decide upon the application of said School District No
Town of Lancaster, Grant County Wisconsin. the
10 ation and establishment of School House site for
said District upon the S-W corner of the NV Il o.
of SW u of Section No. %, Town North of Range
three ~ West in said Town OF Lancaster.
Given under hands this 10TH day of July A. D. 49,
W. z. DEWEY,
LEWIS HOLLOWAY,
6w6 s. WELLS.
Supervisors of the TIC n of Lance ster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
LITTLE GRANT
WOOLLEN FACTORY !

WELSH, GOsNAY PENDLET0N, Proprs.
We are prepared in the mill to card rolls and to
card spin aud cloths fannels and blankets full
ed aed finished in workmanlike manner; we also make
stocking yarn at the lowest rates. Home made cloths
fued and finished Little Grant, May Is, '6s-m3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
for Sale.
VILLAGE PROPERTY
EOR SAI.E-

fhc undersigned offers for sale his home in the village
Of tassye consisting Of three good lots with COM
iortahle dwelling good wel cstern on the premises
are about % bearing fruit trees and large number
oil euIrant bushes and Towering shrubs also stables
Tor IL head Of horses cattle Terms CASH or part
IN cash and part in young stock
Also Tor sale two lots with good dwelling on each.
The above Is rare chance Tor persons DESTROYS of
sending their children to good school as Cassvie
supports as good district school for or 10 months in
the year as any place in the county None of the prop.
erty Is Il OF mile from She school House.
Apply 10 JOHN Il. SNECL0DE.
Casssille July 81 1868 stf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18
BUSINESS ROOMS

FOR SALE
offer for sale the shop and store rooms now occu-
pied for tin and stove factory and store room-beng
my cd stand in Lancaster. As wish to sell in view
OF erecting building, it may go at bargain
Apply to the subscriber. NJ. Al. ZEIGLER.
Lancaster, Feb. J. 1868. 35-Gm
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18

y SIGN AT PorosI light-a
light !" Potosi is building large
School house, ofbrick, thirty four by
filty-siX, two stories, and to cost 81,
600 to $4,000 Seaton & Graham,
superintendent. The new building is
to stand back from the old one, and
is to be adopted for modern first class
Schools. Tho upper floor is to be
undivided, and may be used for leo
lures as well MS schools.
The old building was erected TWEEN
ty-tiveyears ago, and has lasted we'll,
considering that it was constructed
as all other buildings of early date.
1t has long been propped and cIampcd
tc hold its sides from giving way.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-08-18

KNITTING MAcuINE-Hundreds of
persons are waiting patiently for in
yention to crown its brow with u per.
feet machine for knitting, so that no
Improvement can thereafter be made
at all 1t is now believed that "The
Great American Knitter," as it is
called, is all that can be expected
as a perfect machine being complete
SO far rs known, and as rapid in work
as can be desired. For description
and further information see adver-
tisemcnt in the Herdld. We lately saw
this machine at Madison, and it filled
our mind with the wonderment of
Cooper's Indian, except that we felt
not the hazy bewlderment.
The evening Argus., 1868-07-14
By Telegraph.
REPORTED pop THE DAILY ARGUs.

NEw YORK, July 1.-THE heat, yester
dnv, was said TO be the most intense that
has been felt in New York for fourteen
years. A very large number ofpersons fell
in the streets. insensbIC from heat, two OF
whom died during the day. Thirty
| persona We're taken to Bellevue hospital,
three of whom died. At o'clock yesterday
morning, the thermometer stood at 81 de-
grces, ut in the afternoon 81, and at mid
night as.
The master masOns held another meeting
Yesterday when it was stated that owners
Of buildings in the city had many Of them
agreed to wait for the end Of the strike. 1t
was also stated that the German strikers
had become dissatisfied and had broken mp
their old organization and were returning
to labor under the ten hour rule.
Seven Young girls went TO bathe, last
evening, al the foot Of 10th street, il East
river. One of them got beyond her depth,
and, in her struggles to escape drowning,
dragged three others into like danger. A
boy, IA years old, named Frank Beck, hear.
ing the screams of the girls, came to their
assistance, and succeeded, by persistent di.
wing, in rescuing three Of the four. The
other, named Powers, was drowned.
CHcAGo, July 1.-THE democracy OF
Chicago have arranged for n meeting to.
morrow evening, to ratify the New York
nominations. A torch light procession IS
down on the programme
WAsuNGroN, d. c., July li.-At an in,
formal meeting Of republicans yesterday, 1t
was decided to confirm MIR. Evarts as attor,
ney general The Senate yesterday after,
noon confirmed the nomination Of Edwin
McCook, rs collector of internal revenue for
the Sth district, Of Illinois.
The Chicago Times Washington cores
pondcnt says he hns seen the original draft
in Mr.. Chase's own hand writing, Of the
platform upon which the Chief Justice
agreed to accept the New York nomination.
One Of the resolutions announces that the
American democracy declare their fixed ad.
hesion to the great principles of equal rights,
and exact Justice to all men in all the states.
Another contends that both wisdom and du,
ty require that the application of this prIn'
cipIe be left to the people OF each each
state without interfere
Of the national government. The third res
| olution declares that honor and duty alike
| requires honest payment OF the public dept
and faithful performance Of all public obli-
cations, but denying that our creditors more
than other men are entitled to special favor
in the Interpretation of the laws. The cor.
| respondent also adds that the Chief Justice
was importuned, after the meeting of the
convention, to modify his views but refused
to accept the nomination on any other plat
form but one of his own making. He is al
so opposed to the third party movement and
if he votes at all will vote for Grant aud Col
| fax.
BALTIMORE, July 1.-two colored womer
were found dead in the woods in Worcester
county few DAYS since bearing unmstaka
hle evidence of having been shot down while
| Deriving.
The evening Argus., 1868-07-14
nFMoCRATIO sENATORIAL CONVENTION

There being no record TO bee found Of the exls-
,epce Of democratic Senatorial or Judicial
District Committee for this District, the under
signed, editors Of the several Democratis News.
psrers in the District have been requested, by
many Democrats, to unite audissoe a call iorsuah
Conventions.
Therefore, the Democrats Of the Counties OF
Rock land. Horny aul Bureau, oomIri ug the
Twentv-F First Senatorial District are requested 10
send Delegates to q Convention to b" held IN
Sawyers Hall, Geneseo, Wednesday July l'th,
at II o'clock A. NJ, tor the purpose Of nominating
a candidate for Senator, aud also fgt Member oi
the state Equal2ing Board. Also to appoint a
Senatorial District Committee to call future dir
trict conventions.
The ratio Of repre- sentation in the convention
wtl be one Delegate for every one hunired votes
rast for George Is. Mcclellan, in la6l AS follows
Rock Island, l542-lj Delegates.
Henry. llll-lt Delegates.
Bureau, l7s2-l5 Delegates.
J. B. DANroRTH, JR.,
Rock Island Argus.
T. ". ScAtou,
prairio CAief--GalYa
C. l.. Saith,
Bureau County Patriot Princeton
The evening Argus., 1868-07-14
CHEAP GOODS
AT
n. L N Il ~ : -.
Great Reduction in Prices OF
Summer Goods!

French Percaes worth soc down 10 zoe
Superior quality do. zoe soc
Printed Plques 100 " Soc
French Lawns all marked down.
Best Deaines down TO zoe.
Best Domestic Ginghams, down to zoe.
just opened, new lot Of Prints Of the
best brands at l2lc.
Bleached Musins, all grades, from lOc
upwards.
Also, new lot of Black Alpacas Of
superior quality and color at very low prices.
also wish to sell my stock Of three ply
Carpets and offer the following inducements;
Best Hartford or Lowell threePIy IN new
and desirable patterns, : Is.
Ingram Carpets at very low prices.
For Cheap Goods come to the sign OF the
| Golden Eagle. I. NJ, AlhEN.
iulylldl0t
The evening Argus., 1868-07-14
THE NEW YORK CONVENTION.
Continued
THE VICE PRESIDENCY,

A4tL 10y r. i''.'t+.i-t'h I
The Hon. VIM. Preston, Of keutucky, Of
fsred q resolution to proceed to nominate a
candidate for the vice presidency.
The Hon. Geo. w. Woodward, Of Pennsyl.
yania, seconded the motion,
A new scene of confusion cnsuod,
On a call of the states for the nomination
Of candidates for the vice presidency, one Of
the delegates from California culUgI2ed Hen
ry H. Haght, governor Of that state but
was understood to say the state presented no
candidate.
Mr. C. Steele, of California, said this was
a mistake, and said that & majority of the
delegation nominated Francis +, Blair.
The call Of states was continued for can
didates for the vice presidency.
Illinois presented the name Of John A.
MeClgruand, compeer Of Clay and Web
ster 81 distinguished general of the late war,
whose brain conceived the capture Of Nicks-
burg, though tue credit Of that achievement
was given TO unct inferior man. Cheers. !
Gen. McCipruan1. On rising, lie was
greeted with loud applause Mr., President,
the state Of Illinois, through her delegation
ia the convention, has done me the honor to
present ms name for the hgh Office Of vice
president OF the Jnucu otateS' Ans com
phmeut is far above any merit which | pos
sass, and beg in return to offer my SINGER.
est thanks. Ia doing SO, beg that the del
egates from Illinois will withdraw my name
from abe consideration Of the convention
lCries Of "No, Mol l am here, Mr.. Pres
ident and gentlemen, seeking no office, but
70 contribute my humble efforts to iiberste
the country from the thraldom which nov
binds her and degrades her. Applause.
| have given my efforts as a delegate to the
soldiers and sailors convention, and in q
very humble way in this convention. AS
democrat and as a citizen, ] approve the
nomination for president which has been
made today. (Applause.) | can say, on
behalf of the numerous and distinguished
body Of soldiers and sailors assembled in this
city few days since, that the nomination
wiil meet their hearty response and the
The evening Argus., 1868-07-14
READY GLAZED SASH.

IN CONNECTION with my Planning Mill, |
i have opened Ware Room for tho sale OF
Prmed and Glazed Sash, where will keep CON
stauty on hand all sizes Of these articles, which
| can sell at much cheaper rates than they can
bo purchased for elsewhere, | obtain my Glass
from the manufactures ht Pitaburg, thereby
saving the profits which others must pay who
buy in this market. All Builders, Farmers and
others in want of Sash will consult their own in
terest 10y giving inc a call before purchasing else
where, as am oforug unusual Inducements fol
his trade. J. A. BIDDISON.
The evening Argus., 1868-07-14

Greet Bargains are now being offered at
the Boot Shoe Leather n Finding Store OF
a, j Swabson, Rock Island Ill, wAo has
in store large aud complete ,tori, Of Boots,
Shoes, Leather aud Findings, which he il
offering at wholesale aud retail, At prices rs
low as can be found in any eastern market.
He continues TO make to order, all
kinds Of Boots and Shoes Of the very best
material anf crkmanship. Satisfaction 10
all cases guaranteed, Also agent for the
Grover & Baker and A.tua Sewing Ma
chimes Rooms second floor, over the store
Sewing, EmBroidering and Stamping done
to order.
A. J. SWANSON.
April 1. wewdlaw.
The evening Argus., 1868-07-14
A Fuuny Occupation

If man. woman, or child wants fun, he
can, she can, or it can laugh till their eyes
are swimming in tears. lis better than
goino to theatre. yes il is, | will tell you
how to get it. Go to Dr. WoIcott9 office,
No. 40 Chatham square, New York, and At
all hours Of the day you will see women,
men, BOYS and girls painting themselves
with liquid called Pain Paint. anybody
who suffers my kind Of pain, from the sole
of the foot to the crown, can have 1t remoy-
ed free of cost. Of course it brings out q
crowd. Dr. Wolcott is as busy as d lea IN
a night cap. and q dozen Of his men besides,
painting the hardest cases, and the rest aFe
set to work with a brush and a cup Of Pain
Paint, to painting their own knees for
rheumatism, feet for bunions, cheeks FOL
toothacho, and some are painting each other,
while a crowd outside is waiting TO get IN TO
get painted. II is amusing in the extreme,
and can never be forgotten. 1t is worth
davis ride behind locomotive to zee and
get one peep. Pain Paint has created more
excitement than any remedy ever introduced
and is now sold at all druggists, from 25c tt
- bottle, with brush.
A rilI, stream. torrent flows
No, It's a mighty food
1t sweeps all pain, shakes all woes,
Awahes each drop Of blood.
Test 1t free Of charge
/. n. IRwIS a Co.,
No lJa South Clark ST., Chicago.
The evening Argus., 1868-07-14

Go 10 to the Bryant Il Stratton Iowa State
Business College, to get a thorough practical
business education, or to become a good
sound telegraph operator. For circulars ad.
dress enclosing stamps the Bryant Il STRAIT.
ton Commercial College, Davenport, Iowa.
The evening Argus., 1868-07-14
At Bamberger' g.

Printed Muslins, Figured Alpacas, Lus.
tres, Brocades, Cambrays, New Prints, and
all kinds of trimmings, just received and
marked at very low pnces. Lade and chill.
drens Kid Gloves all sizes. Hoop Skirts,
the latest STYLE at 7 ) cents, worth 8 80.
The evening Argus., 1868-07-14
Extra Low Prioes Al May Bry!

Now is your time to buy Dry Goods
Good Prints at scts, tinRham at Sets,
Lawns 20cts, Yard wide Sheeting 2lcts,
Linen Table Cloth Acts Bleached Muslius
from Sets upwards.
Good French Gingham worth Scots
down to 3Octs, and all Dress Goods below
New York prices.
Call and see us.
NAV Buoq
The evening Argus., 1868-07-14
Odd PallowE

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, |. o. 0. F.,
meets every Monday Evening at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, southeast corner of Illinois and
Eagle Sts., Mt u o'clock P, VI,
GEORGE SToCEEn, N. G.
L d SNrENEY. Z. S
The evening Argus., 1868-07-14
PRESIDENTIAL RLECroRs--AT LARGE.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECroks--AF LARGE
JOHN A. MeCLERNAND, Of Sangamon.
Il. DICKEY, Of LaSale.
STLAS L. BRYAN, Of Marion.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
EBEN F. COLBY, Of Cook.
RICHARD BISHOP, Of McHenry
Z. +. BUTCHER, of Ogle.
DELOs B. PHELPS, OF Warren.
JOHN T. LINDSEY, Of Peoria.
p. A. ARMSTRONG, of Grundy.
CHARLES BLACK, of Champaign.
JAMES 5. EWING, of Mclean.
S. p. SHOPE, of Fulton.
GEORGE II. HOLIDAY, Of Mscoupin.
WIN. b. ANDERSON, Of Jefferson.
EDWARD NJ. WEST, Of Madison.
CHARLES BURNETT, of Gallatin.
Democratic State Ticket.
For Governor,
JOHN R. EDEN, Of Moultrio Co.
For Lieutenant Governor,
VIM. II. VAN EPPS, Of Lee Co.
For Secretary Of State,
GUS. VAN HOoREBEKE, of Clinton Co
For State Treasurer,
JESSE j. PHILLIPS, of Montgomery Go.
Ror State Auditor,
JOHN r. SHANNON, Of Randolph Co,
Tor Attorney General
ROBERT F. WILLIAMS, Of Mclean Co.
Fer Representative IN Congress, at Large,
VIM. W. OBRIEN, Of Peoria County.
For Ponisontiary Commissioners,
JOHN W. CONNETT, Of Cook Co.
W.M. GARRARD, Of Lawrence CO.
CALNEH FARLEY, OF viii Co.
Democratic County Ticket
Tor Representative -i7th District:
JOHN McCANDLESS, Of Coal Valley.
For Circuit Clerk
Serg't JACOB ADAMS, OF Black Hawk
For Sheriff
ELTON C. CROPPER, of Rock Island
For Coroner:
OBJ. HUGGINS, of Rock Island.