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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05
Beer Drinking.

DR.. Bradford Thompson states in
the Medical Record that during the
ten years ending with 1868, there
were entered in England, for the
man facture of ale and porter, 30,
All pounds of nur von,ica and 81
628 pounds of conculus indicus. With
regard to the therapeutic action Of
malt liquors, which gives DR.. Thomp-
sons article its title; his opinion is
rather of the Bunsby school for he
first asserts that
"Consequently, we are justified in
saying that for the robust and
for such as lead laborious lives, malt
liquors are refreshing, nutritious and
wholesome. For persons laboring
under exhaustion beer unites it,
tonic virtues with nutritious, and
becomes, under ordinary circum
stances highly beneficial. For per
sons laboring chronic diseases, OF
tedious convalescence and especially
for such persons as are accustomed
to stimulants when well, 1t is in many
cases ValuaOle promoter OF neaitn;
and in the next sentence but one
says:
"lt highly nutritious food be re
CURED, it can surely be found in many
more concentrated forms than il
| beer. And SO OF its other proper
ties. Water is infinitely it's superior
to quench thirst; the hops alon,
would be better tonic and as .
stimulant it is too dilute. Moderat,
though these qualities be, if applied
to well persons, they are unnecessary
and superhuous, and generally pro
duce a bad state of the system
All of which tends to show tina
there is equally good reason 70
drinking beer or abstalning from il
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05
Horse Fair-Change of Time.

For various reasons the horse fair
as announced last week to come off
atLancaster on Thursday and Friday
Oct. p and %, has been postponed
to take place Tuesday and Wednes-
day, Oct. Goth and 9th. AS before
stated the forenoon of each day will
be occupied for the display and ex-
change of stock, machinery, produce,
ETC., and the afternoon of each day
to races, games and amusements.-
Among the attractions of the last
day of the fair there has been ar
ranged to take place foot race, fol
purse of S200-distance run, one
hundred and fifty yards.
The Society has offered very lib
eral premiums for the trial of speed
and the managers have engaged will
certainty a number Of fast running
and trotting horses to contend fo
the prizes Aside from the prize of
ferings by the Society, purses ar
being raised that will attract the in
terest Of turf men from distanc
and there will probably be some o
the best speed horses in the State il
the contest for premiums.
The fair will be conducted by tn,
officers OF the Society, and goot
order and fair dealing will be main
tanned. Proper arrangements vii
be made to accommodate attendants
and for the display of stock an,
articles
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05
The Wilkinson Disappearance.
From the Darlington Democrat.

We have received the following in
relation to this matter, which caused
some considerable excitement in this
County:
Editor Democrat In February
last, my brother William Wilkinson,
was known to be in Shullsburg, Wis.
His sudden and unaccountable dis
appearance from that place caused
considerable excitement in the pub
lie mind. No information could be
obtained concerning him from time
until lately. His relatives have late
ly received information from him,
that satisfies us that he is now in
Montana Territory. Circumstances
show that he left Shullsburg without
the knowledge of any one, while
laboring under temporary alteration
of mind.
| desire publicity of this state
ment, in order that any and all sus-
picion that may have been enter
tanned in regard to any unfair deal
ing towards my brother, may be
corrected, and glad to learn that he
is alive. feel grateful to the pub
lie, and especially to the people of
Shullsburg, for their kindness and
generous action extended in this
matter; and trust that no ill feeling
will exist on the part of any person
by reason of anything that may
have occurred in reference to this
subject. Respectfully Yours,
Benton, Wis. Sept 20, 80. GEO. WILKINSON.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

THE Work OF OUR COLLEGES
Seventy-five colleges of the United
States partially reported graduated
this year one thousand and forty-nine
students as bachelors Of arts. and
thirty-seven degrees in science mil
losophy law and otbor departments
The graduates from the medical de-
partments of these colleges number
one hundred ane five. OF the grad
ates in regular course reported. fiftv-
six were women, but only Vass9r
College of the institutions exclusive.
ly for females is reported Only six-
teen of the seventy-fye COLLEGES ara
reported as having no honorary do.
grees. The others Rave made eishtv-
five doctors of divinity and sixfy-
nine doctors Of laws, and have cor
ferred one hundred and twenty-thraa
other honorary degrees. The ieadino
college in this regard was Union
College, which made five doctors Of
laws, six doctors of divinity and
five honorary bachelors of arts
eighteen honorary degrees in all
But Princeton followed closely with
seven doctors of laws, two doctors
of divinity, six honorary bachelors
of arts, and two doctors of philoso-
phy-seventeen. There are a hum
dred or more Colleges in the West
which carry these bad examples to
the degree OF comforting more of
these doubtful honors than tbay NO.,
iegitimately bestow upon persons
who have completed a regular course
sof study.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05
AEThe Democrats of Nav Yor

EE- The Democrats of New York
are SO sure that Pendletons theorte
will not carry the Fall elections that
they have gone as near rejecting them
as they could without splitting in
their own faces. Now, are the Re
publicans of Ohio prepared to be more
foolish than the Democrats of New
York by voting for financial ruin and
National dishonor-voting for a pol
icy which will make it almost impos-
sible for us in any future emergency
to borrow a single dollar or equip a
single army?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

CRAIG VS.. SpRAGUE-sHER1FF's
SALE.-The gentle Amanda Craig
will be delighted to learn that,
lately, Sheriff Fischer sold the
Adams House block, corner of Lake
street and Michigan avenue, belong
ing to that notorious heart-smasher,
Elisha Sprague, for the purpose of
raising funds to soethe her lacerated
affections. The property was sold
on execution in favor of the gentle
Amanda's claim for $40, 900 damages.
There was but single bidder, Mr..
Paul A. We'll, Of Wisconsin, who pur-
chased the bio elk for $4,000, a mere
fraction of its actual value. The
gentle Amanda did not realize the
entire forty, but twenty thousand
will heal up great deal of lacera-
ton. If Elisha does not redeem the
property within fifteen months from
the day of sale, Wisconsin will have a
good thing. - Chicago Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05
Meeting of Old Settlers for Permanent
Association.

The meeting of old settlers was
called to order by Hon. John I'll.
Rountree, at whose call they were
convened in Lancaster, on Thursday
the 23rd ult. On motion Mr. Roun-
tree was chosen Chairman of the
meeting, and Judge McGonigal and
John M. RouRtree Secretaries.
Mr.. J. E. Dodge, an old settler, in
some brief but very pertinent re-
marks, stated the objects and pur-
poses of the meeting of the old
settlers.
A committee consisting of John
NJ. Rountree, ]. E. Dodge Meeker,
Samuel Druen and A. D Ramsey
were appointed to draft and report
articles of association for an Old
Settlers Society, which duty was soon
discharged by the committee, and
the report by these made adopted
by the meeting. Among other
things the Articles of Association
provide, that any person a resident
of the Territory Of Wisconsin, and
now a resident of Grant County,
prior to January 1st 1948 shall be
eligible to membership in the Asso-
citation.
Forty-seven persons present then
signed the articles of association and
paid the required fee of fifty cents.
An election of officers for the en-
suing year was then held, with the
following result:
| Hon Johu H. Rountree-President
Joseph T. Mlls--lst Vice President
]. E. Dodge-2d Vice President
William MISUNDERSTANDING
7. M. Barber-Treasurer.
Henry Keene-Corresponding Secretary
II. X. Colter-Librarian
James hurley Executive Committee.
Ira w. Brunson.)
Mr.. John M. Rountree, native OF
Grant County, in short address
alluded to the early settlement OF
the County, its growth, power and
prosperity, paying tribute to the
venerable men by whom he was sur
rounded who were the pioneers in
developing it's wealth and resources
and pictured in glowing but truthful
terms it's destiny.
Judge Mills and Mr.. Ira Brunson
two of the early settlers Of the
County, gave to the meeting some
"reminiscences of earlier times, and
congratulated those present upon the
renewal of old acquaintance, and
their reunion.
The meeting then adjourned tc
meet upon the call of the President
should it be determined to hold {
meeting prior to the regular annua
meeting provided for by the articles
of association.
| j. NJ. RoUNTREE. 5 President
Ss-Grant County papers please copy, and Madison
papers please notice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

s0~ Gen. Thomas S. Allen, Secre-
tary of State, has written letter to
the State Journal, in which be states
that there is no dissatisfaction on his
part, with the action of the Republi-
can State Convention, in not renom-
mating him for the Secretaryship.
He says the Convention had a per-
feet right to nominate such persons
for Office as it deemed best for the
party and people; and he proposes
to work for the party that has done
SO much to build up free and pros
porous nation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

saTThe New York Post says there
is no doubt that Secretary Rawlins,
sinking under consumption, did de-
rive the greatest benefit from the use
OF raw beet, and SO improved under
this diet that hopes were entertained,
at one time, that he might recover.
Physicians are now administering to
consumptives diet of finely chopped
raw beef, properly seasoned with salt,
and heated by placing the dish con-
tanning it in boiling water. This
food is also given in cases where the
stomach rejects every other form of
food. 1t assimilates rapidly, and af-
fords the best nourishment, while
patients learn to long for it and like
it as much as Dr.Kane hisArctic din
ners of raw seal and walrus.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

s@-A skeptical young collegian
confronted an old Quaker with the
statement that be did not believe in
the Bible. Said the Quaker:
"Does thee believe in France 2"
eyes though ! have not seen it, l
have seen others who have; beside,
there is plenty of proof that such a
country does exist"
"Then thee will not believe any
thing thee or others has not seen ?''
"No to be sure / won't.
ibid thee ever see thy own brains?"
5 "No."
Ever see anybody that did r.
mo"
"Does thee believe thee has any ?"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05
sheriff sale See

- Grant County. Grant Co, Wisconsin
Charles Taylor and Penelope Taylor, partners doing
business under the firm and tyle of C. r. Tsy-
Tor Co, plaintiffs r. f. See and Amira See, de-
PENDANTS.
BY virtue of Judgment offeFeolosure and order o f
sale, rendered and made At the September term, 1875
of the Circuit Court of SAID county shall the 10th
doy of November A. d. 1863 at the front door of the
court house. in the village of Lancaster Grant county
Wisconsin. offer for sale and will sell at public auction
at the hour of o'clock, in the afternoon of that
day. to the highest bidder for cash, the following de-
scribed real estate, to-wt Lot No ten (0) in block
number twenty (20) in Brndleys Addition to the viii
lage of Boscobel in Grant county, State of Wiscon in
appears by the recorded plat thereof record in
the office of the Register of Deeds of said Grant
ty Said sale win be made to satisfy said Judgment
interest, costs and costs accruing. WM. III elise,
BY WIN. Il. SLoAT, Under Shin Sheriff.
Ben Shearer, Plaintiffs attorney
Dated Sheriff 3 Office Lancaster, Wis Oct. T. 1862
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

r@-Senator Wilson contemplates
introducing bill, at the next session
Of Congress, TO stop the operations
Of gold-gamblers in Wall street. He
designs to make it penalty to sell
or purchase gold unless the full
amount of coin sold is actually de-
livered.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

The names of Gov. Fairchild
and Gen. G. G. Washburn are sug-
gested in connection with the War
Secretaryship, now filled temporari-
ly by Gen. Sherman. But it is
known that no appointment will be
made until the close of the next Con-
gross.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

S9Speaking of Mr.. Barlow re-
minds US of what a prominent Dem
ocrat, who has served with him on
the Judiciary Committee in the Leg
islature, recently said of him. He
said, "Mr. Barlow was a most ercel-
lent larger, and man Of incorruptible
integrity in all things" This is the
kind of man to elect Attorney Gen
eral of the State.-NadiSon Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

Mr.. GREELEY's OPINION OF COLLEGE
GRADUATEs.-It is reported of Hor-
ace Greeley that having had some
experience with various birds just
pinfeathered and tenderly helped out
of college, che cut the combs of the
entire class one day in conversation
with the friend of one who wished to
get place on the Tribune, for a
highly educated young man. "What
is he ?" said Horace, hanging one of
his trowsers to a corner Of his writ
ing table. "He is very smart" re-
piled ithe friend, unctuously, che
graduated last week from college,
with all the honors." Horace looked
at the friend Indignantly, and then
he brought his trousers down, and
struck the table with his vigorous
hand. "Of all horned CATTLE" he
remarked, "deliver me from college
graduates. "-RocheSter Chronicle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05
STRAY COLT.

Taken up by the subscriber living on lands owned
by him in the town of Glen Haven, about III miles
northeast Bownas Atkins MILL on the road lead
ing from Bloomington TO Cassve, bay horse colt.
supposed to be years old spring with small
white star in forehead Said colt followed y team from
the village of Lancaster the last day of the Fair The
owner requested to prove property pay charges and
take said stray. JOHN RYAN.
Glen Haven. Sept 81 1862 1s-w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

EED. NJ. q G. E. Morrow, long
connected with the Western Rural in
Chicago, have purchased the Western
Farmer, of Madison, Wis, under
whose able supervision it will centin-
ue to be one of the best agricultural
papers in the West.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05
NOTICE TO BUILDERS.

School District No l. Of Eenboro being about to let
the contract for building frame school house in said
district size Of building is by - ten feet high Bids
are therefore requested. Bidders must specify the
amount for such building furnishing all the material
and said building be finished ready for school pur
poses 10y the first day of January, 1870. The Board
themselves the right to reject and all
bids which they may deem unreasonable.
JOHN c. BRADLEY. Director
JAMES CLEAR, Treasurer
JOHN &. MAIBEN, Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

u.s. We are surprised occasionally
to see children wearing shoes rag
ged at the toes, wasting their parents
money, besides endangering their
health, when so small an expense as
the copper or silver Tips will obviate
these difficulties.-N. Y. Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

HThe public debt has been de-
creased during the last month, seven
millions four hundred and sixty-sev-
en- thousand two hundred and forty
nine dollars, and since March last,
$50, 96S. 1880.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

n2-The Madison Journal says that
the attendance at the State Univers-
ity is larger than ever before. Pres
ident Chadbourne makes very eff
ticient and popular official.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.
The committee of fifteen heretofore
appointed to prepare an outline Of a
plan for an international idustrial ex-
position, held meeting at Washing
ton on the 1st inst. A resolution
was adopted declaring it practicable
to hold such expositions in 1871 and
that all proper measures should be
taken to make it successful. A com
mittee OF three was designated to
prepare charter to be presented TO
Congress for enactment. A national
executive committee was appointed,
consisting of the President and Vice
President of the United States
Chief Justice Chase, the heads of ex-
ecutive departments, the Governors
of several states and territories. and
the Mayors of the principal cities
also LEGAL special executive com
mittee of ten for the District of Co
lumbia, to which are to be added the
Secretary of the Interior, the Com
missioner of Agriculture. A com
mlttee was appointed to wait on the
President and invite him to act az
chairman er o6icio of the executive
local committee. Other committees
were also appointed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

GOLD DISCOVERIES IN SAUK COUNTY.
The last Baraboo Republic has
some additional facts in regard to
the gold discoveries in that county,
heretofore alluded to. 1t states that
gold has now been found in four
places, one of them in the creek
heading near Devils Lake, and OF
which it was at one time an outlet.
In none of these instances has gold
been found in such quantities as to
establish belief that mining can be
made profitable. Nevertheless the
parties to these discoveries are so
far sanguine as that they propose
to organize a company for leasing
the lands on which they have found
gold, with view to further pros
pecting, The geological character
of some Of the bluffs in the vicinity
of Baraboo is such as to make the
existence OF gold there by no means
improbable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05
STRAY COLTS.

Token up by the subscriber, on lands owned by hirl
in section l. town s. range town of Lancaster on or
about the 4th day Of October 1862 year old by
colt, white star in forehead, and one year ing
bay horse colt, marks. The requested to
prove property, pay charges aud take said strays.
HENRY BUGGY.
Lancaster, October s. 1869. Is-w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05
Card to the Public /:

FELLOW CITIzINs In reply to
numerous communications which l
have of late received from many
friends in all parts of the county,
expressing wish that | would al
low myself to become candidate for
the Office of Superintendent of
Schools Of Grant County, at the COM
ing Fall election, L deem it best to
say that, if elected for another term,
| will with pleasure serve you.
And | will further say that, if,
while laboring to do all that lay
within me for the benefit of the Pub
lie School interests of our county, /
have been so fortunate in the dis.
charge of the duties of this office as
to meet your appreciation, then have
my anticipations been fully realized
Should bo reelected | shall deem
it pleasing evidence of your con
tinued confidence and esteem which
l trust, | shall never forfeit, but ever
merit through an impartial discharg,
Of each and every duty.
Yours with respect,
Lancaster, Oct 4, 1869. J.P HUBBARD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05
Independent Candidate for the Assembly.

10 he rioters Of The toons Of jamestown, Paris, Harrt
son, F0osi and Waterloo:
hereby announce myself as Independent Candidat,
for the Assembly, to represent the Second Assembly
District Of Grant County.
jamestown, Sept. 90, 1869 H. L. MANN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

EURoPE'sGREAT CITY.-The follow
ing statistics of London are said to
be authentic Population, 3,41S, 800 /;
births for the year, ending August
LIST, males, $3.50; females, 56,9O6 !;
total, 49, 45. Deaths for the year,
ending August LIST, males, SO, 800 fe-
males, 36,518; total, "A ,9Os. The to-
tai area ofthe city is 122 square miles
and it contains 400,778 houses, with
an average occupancy of seven and
four-fiftns person in each house.
There are in the city LOO hotels,
and 1000 travellers arrive and de-
part from them daily.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

sG- Hon. t. d. Kanouse has been
nominated by the Republicans, for
School Superintendent of Dane
County.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05
Fourth Assembly District Convention.

Republican Delegated Convention of the Fourth
Assembly District of Grant County, composed Of the
towns Of Muscoda Blue River, Waterstown, Hickory
Grove Boscobel Marion, Fennimore, Noodman, Mill
Vile and Mt Hope will be held at the Depot Bosco
bel, on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1869 at
O'Clock 7. NJ, for the purpose Of nominating a can
ddate for member of the Assembly, and a candidate
for County Supervisor
The basis Of representation will be delegate fol
every 80 votes, and fraction exceeding IS
for Presidential electors in the Fall of 1868.
If primary meetings shall not be called in any o.
the towns, by their regular Republican town commit
tees prior to Saturday Oct 9th, 1862 then the Repub
ltcan electors of said towns requested meet
that day at their usual place of holding elections ut
O'Clock P NJ, for the purpose OF electng the deeine
10 which they may be entitled
G. X. DRAM, Chm.
ii. A. w. McNAIR,
JOHN SMALLEY,
Assembly District COM
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

a@-Gen. Butler delivered the ad-
dress at the late dedication of the
National Military Asylum located at
Milwaukee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

A SCRAP OF HIsToRY.-Mr. A. D.
Richardson, writing from Omaha,
gives the following bit of history:
"ln the early rush to California, a
poor boy named Charles Croker
crossed the Missouri with an OK team
at this point, on his toilsome over
land journey to the gold regions
Last Friday, nineteen years after
wards to day, he arrived here on
his first return visit to his old eastern
home. He came accompanied by
his family, in his own special car, for
he is now superintendent of the.Cen-
tral Pacific railroad, and every mile
of it has been built under his super
vision. He may well feel an honor
able pride in the great work with
which he has been identified. His
party were four days from Sacramen.
to to Omaha, and on arriving here
delighted us with blooming flowers,
and Toasted US upon strawberries,
oranges and luscious cherries from
California, brought upon Alasks ice
1.8O0 miles through the green valleys
Of the Pacific slope, and through the
lingering snow drifts of the Rocky
Mountains. 1t seemed like story
from the Arabian Nights.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

aA- Anna Dickinson lectured at
Omaha the other night. She objects
to p0lygamy and side-saddles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-10-05

HeA. The Pantheists are believers in
the simple doctrine thatGod is ALL The
Armenians constitute a hierarchic
church of the Levant A part of
them acknowledge the Pope, but the
majority are governed by Patriarchs,
the chief of whom resides in Russia.
They number about 1000, 900. The
Zendavesta embraces the scriptures
of the Zoronstrian faith, which is the
national religion of Persia 1t is in
great degree proscriptive, and a
moral and ceremonial code, teaching
the means of avoiding sin and impu-
rity, and Of expiating the same. 1t
is made up chiefly Of a dialogue be-
tween the SupremoDivinity, Ormuzd, 5
and his servant, Zoroaster. {