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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
Sad Occurrence-A Young Man At
tempts to take the Life of
Himself and Brother.

4 sad affair occurred at the resi-
dence of Hon. J. Allen Barber in this
village, on the morning of the 9TH
inst. MIR. BARRIERS eldest son, Franz
was some weeks since seriously at
tected by sun-stroke and since then
has exhibited strong symptoms of
insanity. No violence toward him.
sell or others was apprehended until
wlthiE few days past, since which
time he has been closely watched
lest BIO should injure himself, no dan
ger to others being anticipated. On
the morning Of the 9TH, Joe, n young
CIR brother, was awakened by ting
ling sensation in his neck, and saw
his brother Frank. who occupied the
same bed, with a razor in his hand
in the act Of cutting his own throat /;
this he accomplished before Joe could
interfere. The razor was then Sc
cured by Joe after a desperate strug-
gle and somo bad cuts received az
ter which Joe discovered that his
own throat was also cut, and it was
doubtless this that awakened him.
The wounds of both were severe, but
not deep enough to result fatally.
1t is q sad affair and has awakened
the sympathy Of the whole commu-
nifty.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
Patch Grove Academy.
Supt. Schools, Grant
IN, VIE, July 8. 1870,

BY reference to an advertisement
in another column it will be seen that
the Fall Term of this popular insti-
tuition will commence the 9TH of
Sept, under the care OF Mr.. and Mrs,
C. Il. Newcomb, well known by their
former connection with the school as
experienced and successful teachers.
For some months past they have
been connected with a flourishing
seminary in Brownsville, Texas, and
have been solicited to tGke charge of
that institution, but find they can
not endure the fatiguing labors of
the school room in that extreme
southern latitude. At the request
of tho trustees of the Patch Grove
Academy they are TO return and re-
sumo their connection with the acad-
omV
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

MIsrAKE.-The following appeared
among the Estate Items" in the Her
aid last week tho same has passed
the rounds of the press pretty gem
orally through the State:
The Episcopalian Council now in session
in Milwaukee have adopted the following
resolution: That every commitment of the
Church, marrying outside of our communion,
or married BY any other than a clergyman OF
the Church, shall stand IPso TAeTo excommu-
nicated
We learn from good authority that
no such proposition passed that body.
Some one did present it to the coun-
ell, but it was laughed down without
tho iormality OF taking a vote
only this and nothing more"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
Frank and Joe Barber.


The storm was brooding over head,
The lurid lightning feeding;
The spark darts forth, the bolt has sped,
And Frank and Joe lie bleeding!
What noblo forms with brow serene
The features of each brother
Reflect the sire's mai estic mieu,
The sadness Of the mother
Joe sought the billow and the mast,
Frank " ith the pillow was ready;
Joe, rest!ess as the wave he chas'd,
Frank, es the land was steady.
Up, Frank and Joe! your rustling grain
Low whispering, calls the reaper;
Your horses, too, in speech as plain
Upbraid their truant keeper.
stricken youths, awhile endure
This sorrow out of season;
Heavens healing balm Joes wound shall cure.
To Frank restore his reason.
Insanity, how strange thy loyel
Two arteries 90 sever.
And Frauk and Joe, one death shall prove,
One grave, and parted never.
grief too dark the page TO stain
OF history or Of fable;
That Frank should wear the brand Of Cain,
Joe, die the death Of Abel. y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

SEA- gentleman who is making a
flying trip in Ireland draws a dismal
picture Of the condition of that coun-
try. Palaces and huts abound, but a
comfortable farmhouse of the Amer
lean pattern is not to be encountered
in a days journey. He stepped into
a school of some forty children in
the Black valley, and, in the midst
of his talk with the children, asked
them what they expected to do when
they became men and women, and,
with one inspiration, 10 concert, they
responded, go to America"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.--On Monday
last young man by the name Of
John Baker while assisting to start
mower on the farm of Mr.. +. Wag-
ner 10 Clifton, met with q terrible if
not fatal accident. The mules hitch
e. 70 the machine becoming fright
oned he caught them by the bits and
attempted to stop them; in the strug-
gle be was thrown astride the sickle
guards while the machine was in mo-
ton foarfully mutilating him and
breaking both bones OF the left leg,
besides several flesh wounds on his
body. He is undor the care Of DR.,
Ferrin who pronounced his case ex-
.remely critical yet not entirely
hopeless,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

HORSE STEALING. -Two horses were
stolen from this village on the night
ofthe 4th one owned by Mr.. b Fear,
bright bay, heavy built; and the'oth-
or, the property Of Mr.. Brainerd
Hopkins, an iron-gray, light about
the face, six years old. Both gen.
tlemen are poor men and can i'll af-
ford to lose their animals. We I'M
derstand trace Of the thieves has been
discovered and parties have been
sent in pursuit. oscobel Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
Ras.A census

Ras-A census taker near Racine
has found colored woman 107 years
old who complained to him that she
bad worn herself out taking care of
white folks, but hoped to ''outgro W"
troubles after few years of rest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

A CHANCE TO PROCURE PLEASANT
uoMEs.-Mr. L. NJ. Barber offers for
sale his choice farms adjoining the
village, containing 240 acres, in
lots TO suit purchasers. These lands
are among the best in this section of
country, and are we'll adapted for
dividing into small farms, with beau
tiful building sites and an abundance
of water and timber There are
houses, barns, sheds, oachards etc,
thereon. lie Will also self his fine
residence In the village, adjoining
the farms, half-mile north of the
court house, The whole will be sold
At fair price and on easy terms.
See advertisement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
NJ A RRIED:


In Clifton. July Sd 1870 by Thomas Watson, ESQ.,
Mr. William Hill and Miss Mary J. Watson, both of
Clifton.
In Bloomington, July Z, 1870, by Rev. C. Bushby,
Mr Luke Parsons, OF eersoD, Ohio, and Miss May
seely, Of bloomington, Wis.
At Blue River. July 4th. 1870 by James NJ. David,
ESQ. Mr.. Henry smith. OF Mifln, and Miss Olive J.
Bergern, Of Watsrstown.
In Hazel Green July I'd. 1870 by Rev r. s. Mather.
Mr. James r. Ralph, Of Hazel Green, and Miss Mary
Bcuden, Of Benton.
In jamestown, june IL, 1870. by II. L. Mann, Esq,
Mr.. Charles Turner and Miss Elizabeth Milton.
In Beetown July 3, lST0, by Rev ". 2. DeLap, Mr..
Thomas Cleninson aud Miss Elizabeth A. Ralph,
both Of Boetown.
Ia jamestown, July 9th, 1870. by II. L. Mann, Esq ,
Nr. Lee Fuller and Miss L. T. Johnson both OF Cass,
Iowa
In Belle PLANE Iowa, July 1. 1870. by Rev D. Lane
Mr.. Alexander White and Miss ROsana Burns, both OF
Belle Plsine.
In Hazel Green, July 80. 1870 by Warden nder.
son, Esq, Mr. John W. Wilkinson and Miss Ellen
Trollop. both Of Little Grsnt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
Large Farm For Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale his farm of 800 acres
situated in the town of Cassyie, the Mccartney
School House, four-fifths of which ia first quality
prairie land all well fenced and improved: thereon
dwellings, story brick and frame-large frame barn.
granaries, plenty of water furnished by windmill
pump. will sci; the farm and 40 Of good tim
Der for S33 per acre. The lands may be divided iuto
two FARMS and will sell in parts Call at the premises
r. A. KILB0URN.
Cassville, January 29th 1870. 35mlttf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
FARM FOR SALE.

will sell my farm Of lao acres situated three niles
west of Fennimore Centre, the Military Ridge; so
under cultivation all fenced, we'll tmbered and
watered; about so pasture under fence all
land. Frame dwelling, stories, with basement and
cellar; spring the door good stable and other
outbuildings thereon. Terms, half cash. balance
one or two years time. DANIEL BRADY.
FennimoTe February H. 1870 STIFF
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

taA-Mr. Henry Specht desires US
to say that his bridge and the road
leading to the ferry have been re-
paired and are now in fine condition.
This will be welcome news to those
travelling in that direction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

A No. / farm of 800 acres-half thereof in
fence-I20 acres under the plow, with good
buildings, etc.--convenient to railroad - at
cheap figures.
400 acres in Beetown unimproved; 296
acres in Beetown unimproved, at cheap figures.
A farm of 800 acres, D miles from Lancaster,
with buildings, good prairie land at $50 per
acre long time given.
- r e----I L--,.t;rslIr eitaatvd la
the village of Lancaster with good house, barn
and cistern at S2500.
2 lots with house and cistern in good
repair at $3.50.
For further particulars apply to
JOSEPH BOOK,
l2f Abstract Office, Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

ISL. c. Converse, Esq, of Beloit,
died on the I'd inst. As lawyer
and scholar, q gentleman Of culture
and literary ability, no occupied q
prominent position in tho southern
part Of the State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

rss- Sharon Mirror suggests
that, in view of the coming scarcity
of hay, every available spot of land
be sown to millet seed, as it is not
yet too late forthat crop, which is as
excellent substitute for hay.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
HORSE AND COLT STRAYED.

strayed from the subscribers residing iu the village
of Bloomington, Wis, about the Goth of April, 1870
one cream colored horse years old, light name and
tail front Of left hind eg also one year old
bay colt star in forehead, small white strip on nose
one hind foot white. LUKE HADLEY.
May g. 1870. 4swl*tf LEVI BROWN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

tay-The Bosoobel journal says that
preparations arc being made for q
grand trotting, shooting and pedes-
trian tournament at that place on
tho 10th Dr0rlm1.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

Ioy-A new evening paper has been
started at Dubuque, called tho Eren-
ing Telegraph, by $. d. Rich & Co..
1t announces that it will DO indepen-
dent in politics.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
Farm & Goods for Sale.

now offer my beautiful residence situated in the
part of the village of Lancaster, containing 80
acres, well improved all under cultivation good
dwelling house with ample room, good cistern OF $50
bbs. about $50 fruit trees-appes plums ETC. good
new barn, corn crib and wagon shed good well of
water. Any person wishing nice and good home,
splendid school house, would do well TO pur-
chase this property
ALSO, offer for sale my stock of GOODS at whole
sale part time, cheap. My object in selling the
above mentioned property is 10 build FIGURING Mill
the coming season Any one wishing TO buy will
please call and examine my property before purchas-
ing elsewhere. DOUGLAS OLIVER.
Lancaster, February %, 1870. 3Stf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
Lime for Sale.

The best quality ofme can be had at the lime house
opposite the Lancaster Livery Stable my kiln 81
miles southwest Of Lancaster The best honey comb
at Sl0O per Dbl at the kiln 81 rs at the lime house
and the grey shell rock at Is cents less per bbl
VIM TREL0UR.
Lancaster, Wiz, May q, 1870. 5lm2@
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

Ssc- Lafayette County, Wis, has
purchased poor farm and erected
buildings and "a report shows that the
total cost was S37, 29j,0t.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
DIED:


In Bloominstou Wis June 90 1870 of scarf ct fever
FLoRA H., only daughter of D. c. aud Geo. W. Lee
aged Is years.
In Potosi July Q, 1870 REBEccA j., wife Of Andrew
D. Cooper, aged 81 years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

ETA cabbage leaf worn in the hat
and on the chest, next TO the skin,
will keep man cool aud comfortable
on the hottest day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
EG@SS d. II Blu ID ID is

SPECIAL AGENT for the improved
Balls Combined Reaper and Mower,
New Yorker, and in fact can sell you
almost any kind you may wish. AZ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
VILLAGE PROPERTY
FOR SALE.

The undersigned offers for sale his home in the village
Of Cassville consisting of three good lots, with
Portable dwelling good well, cistern the premises
about 60 bearing fruit trees and large number
of currant bushes and Towering shrubs also stables
for II head of horses cattle. Terms, CASH. part
in cash and part in young stock.
Also for sale two lots with good dwelling on each.
The above is a rare chance for persons DESTROYS of
sending their children to a good school, as Cassve
supports good district school for 10 months in
any place in the county None of tho prop.
erty is Il of a mile from She school House.
Apply to JOHN Ii. SNECLoDE.
Cassgille July IS. 1865 S-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

sea- Twenty-Five buildings were
destroyed in Keokuk on the Fourth
loss, 1000; cause: fire cracker.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
STOCK g. DAIRY FARM.
FOR SALE.

The subscriber will sell his stock farm situated six
miles north of the village of Lancaster and six miles
southwest of Fennimore Centre, consisting of 241
acres-sixty of which is timber the balance
pillow land, meadow and PASTURE with stream of
water running through tho center. Thereon large
underground stable also spring house. Good school
by and excellent neighborhood. Price, $25 per
acre DANIEL PR0UDFIT.
Lancaster, April 70, 1870 46t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
six Thousand Acres of Land for Sale.

The following real estate is offered for sale !:
500 acres unilnproved in Beetown.
$500 i" x Muscoda, Waters
town, Blue River, Hickory Grove, Marion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

DRAWING or JCRoRs.-Tho petit
and grand jurors for the September
term OF Circuit Court, will be drawn
10 The Office Of tho Circuit Clerk, in
lancaster, on Monday, July 18th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
BUSINESS ROOMS for RENT.

have for rent on reasonable terms several rooms in
theEecond story Of my brick block also the hall in Sd
story and the basement The second story
areiwell adapted for Offices and the basement now
fitted up for saloon fot which it will be rented for
other purposes. A. DILGER.
Lancaster June IS, 1870 AMI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
COLTS STRAYED or STOLEN.
$4,000 Reward!

strayed from the subscribers residing i Of mile
northwest of the Burt mills town of Waterloo, on
the 18th day of April, 1870, two colts.--one
black with a small white spot (about the size of
mans thumb nail) the inside OF left hind foot ut
the top of hoof hardly observable without close ex-
animation, and few white hairs on her, believe
right side, and may be shed to dark iron gray fine
aud heavy NAME in good condition and full of life
when she left. The other one is a bay with black
rIane and tail, no white marks, had small bunch
the size Of pea the forward part Of left hind
leg, about half way up to knee, caused by kick of
another colt. observable by rubbing with the hand.
They are both good size and well halter broke; the
bay rather thin in flesh.
We will pay $40 for the return of said colts in
formation that will lead to their recovery. We will
give $40 for the capture Of the THE: with proof
that will convict him. JACOB REED,
JAS. 0. SHIN0E.
p. o. Address,
L5ltfl Potosi, Grant County, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
FOR SALE.

Twenty acres of land within the corporation of
Lancaster; thereon is a new house 24x26 IT, with
three living rooms and three bed roms with a good
cellar and wood shed good large cistern and well
the door, both supplied with pumps new stables
corn crib and horse barn all built last summer.
43-tf, WM. ALCORN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

ESr The people of Boscobel have
organized an Agricultural Society,
with the following gentlemen as
officers
Peesident-T. Carrier.
Ttce YrctidsHt-J u. Sarles,
Sserstlry-F. McSpaden.
F.aoacf CoslmiteS-T Carrier, A Bobel Meyer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

Ias- Tho good people of Bcetown
honored the Fourth by holding q
very pleasant home picnic and Sab
bath school celebration which tho
children enjoyed hugely" All in
attendance seemed to enjoy the oc-
casion, and when night came felt
that "be il ever so humble there is
no place like home
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

NorIcE All ladies and gentlemen
who are interested in forming an
Equestrian Club in Bloomington, are
requested to meet at that place on
Saturday, July 10th, at o'clock
+. NJ. All are invited to join who
are 90 inclined Capt. ID. l., Riley
has kindly offered his services as an
instructor. No admission charges.
eeS-The moist Weather since QUO
Fourth appears to have extended
pretty generally over the North west,
and reports Of welcome showers
reach us from various localities. In
many casos the rain has como too
iato TO save the smaller grains, but
will prove Of great value to tho corn
and vegetable crops.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12

SUNDAY SoHooI CONVENTION
The Fcnnimore Union Sunday
school Convention will DO held in
tho Methodist Episcopal Church at
Ecnnimore, on Sunday, July Goth, at
- a. NJ. a cordial invitation is ex-
tended to al Sunday Schools TO at
tond or send delegates. 4 season Of
interest is expected. BY order of
committee. VIM. CooK.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
Local Matters:

Esy.The census is to cost about six
cent. head for all the persons en-
rolled
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
FARM & MILL PROPERTY
For Sale.

The subscriber having suffered great loss in he
burning Of his wooden mill, in Mlvillo, Wis, and e.
ing unable build without running in debt will sell
at great sacrifice his farm and mill property. The
water wheel saved entire is 0 vershoot, 10 feet
in diameter feet in width, and will two sets of
machines. The water never fails and the dam never
breaks The wheel cost and ID worth 81 900.
The farm consists of $50 Of land under fence,
so acres under the pillow, 20 meadow plenty Of
timber for fence and fuel; dwelling house new, 10 by
"a feet. two story. with wing 10 by 20 #. good
cellar 10 by sc f. finished inside and out good els
tern and pump; horse stable and granary bearing
orchard.
grist mill, MILL church and school house with
in half mile This a good chance for two three
who wish TO engage in the wooden factory bust
ness "A good stand for custom work and a chance to
make money. Remember IL win be sold cheap.
JOSEPH H0RSFALL.
Melville, Juno 2 1870. Itf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-07-12
LANDS FOR SALE
IN PARCELS.

The Lands of Joseph Horner--about COO acres are
for sale Apply Allen Barber his Attorney, Lam
caster, Wis. soft
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

BayA We learn that the mass meeting
called for to-day is only q preliminary
meeting, and that nothing definite will be
done beyond the appointment of com it
tee TO report al an aijodriiea meeting. We
.hiuk this the proper course TO be pursued.
Ample time should be Eiseh eeMffiltee
composed of our best citizens 10 draft reso-
buttons expressive of the sense of the peo'
Pile of Dallas county in regard TO the pres
ent State administration. Nothing should
be done hastily nor rashly. W. are glad
TO see that the call for the meeting is sign
cd by prominent citizens, both Democrats
and Republicans, and hope that these de-
alterations may result in the good of the
whole Bale.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

''sr. LorIs, Tnr frrrnI GnEAt Civ
We have received handsomely printed
pamphlet of over 100 pages, with the Above
title, by l.. U. Ecavis, and published ty
ORDER " The 81. Louis County Court. II Il
a very Interesting and able little book,
written WITH The view of setting forth the
great advantages possessed by tho great
wcsicrh 'Cf.yns commercial point, and
rs The evident future seat of commerce, not
only of this confident but of The world. 1t
presents all the local advantages, its in
crcasiiS pdpulStiSn, its Railroad connec-
liSho, &C., 'ci6Sfhg with a full description
of tic immense fridge new being built over
the Mississippi at Sc Jcui5.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13
m KAupM.N CoUNTyN
IN ELLIS COUNTY.
IN nil COUNTY.

800 ACRES, John g, pletry Granl
"a A.,isnrr. Abstract -, - .lsss. oa h-aA oi
6Ai,u Crerk, miles sopIh a. West nom Max
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13

rrrrI, v; = sIrIl,lB 40 la..r. rarp sIser ls5.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13
RNARN OF ALDERMEN:

AT a meeting Of the Board OF Aldermen
there We've present II. i;ryay MayOriJ. C..
Seydcll, Edwin ruy,6r and John L3upot,
Aldermen.
Areiion from number Of citizens Of
the Northeast portion OF the Town Of Dallas
asking the Board of Aldermen to have
Elm street surveyed and the lines cs,ab-
lishcl, and also II necessary streets, North
of Elm to the line Corporation so that per-
sens buying lots and building may know
where such streets are located, that they
may not build or improve SOFAS to interfere
with said streets.
On motion, il was resolved by the Eotrd,
that J. c. Seydcll, Wormley Carter, +. NJ.
IIaGHitnd, Jacob Nussbaumcr, DR.. Tucker,
VI. Thevcnet j, j. Good, and Vim. Thomas
Surveyor, lie and are hereby appointed n
committee " esamipe, locate and have said
streets surveyed and lines established and
assess damages if there be any, and report
the same to the Beard for their npproal, at
tleir earliest convenieECe.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1870-08-13
10 ACRES situated about y EI'
sauih ~ Mssi Is'na ihe i"sn u i'sll-s,
sxTtaE TOWN IN DALLAS.

0rs 81 4, u, "a, -, - anl - In hi@k
IL Ne, ~,
ID LACK NJ, Ia, kaoun a. saith, NuIhy Mar
ID tiu's addition,
Ors ~. s, q, sEi :, ia niesk So 81 Well
iElISv-i, Nth Tssl,iriace and all necessaEy cut
iuillin.s