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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
A RARE CHANCE
FOR THOSE WISHING
Suburban Homes.

will sell my farms adjoining the village of Lam
caster, containing $40 acres, either together or in
10, 90 80 or 100 tracts may be desired 1t is
admirably adapted for cutting up into small farms,
with beautiful sites for building and c0nv snience for
wate and timber each. There are houses, barns
sheds and abundance Of orcharding-large and
small fruit-for making two good farms The land
lays half mile north Of court house. convenient TO the
best Of graded schools and very desirable for those
wishing village homes. Also will sell residence in
village adjoining the farm, containing AZ acres good
new improvements cterna, well and large amount If
fruit aud shrubbery. viii sell for fair price and
easy terms. T. NJ. BARBER
Lancaster, July llth 1870. off
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
Farm & Goods for Sale.

now offer my beautiful residence situated in the
west part Of the village Of Lancaster containing 80
acres, We'll improved all under cultivation; good
dwelling house with ample room, good csteTn Of lo0
bbls about $50 fruit trees-apples, pums etc good
new barn, corn crib and wagon shed good well of
water. Any person wishing a 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 to build FIGURING Mill
the coming 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, 1870-09-27
EStaIe of Iriens.

SyYA-x OF WiscoNSIS, - In Probate, Grant County
- County Of Grant, court.
In the matter of the estate q Frederick Uriens de-
ceased.
On reading ana Ming the petition Of Susan Urlens
% Grant County representing among osher things that
Frederick Uriens, late Of Grant county, the sd
day Of August, A. y. 1870, az Grant County died
ptestate leaving goods Chattels and within this
State OF Wisconsin and that the said petitioner is the
widow Of said deceased and praying that sdmnstra-
ton OF said estate be 20 her granted
Il ordered that said petition be heard before the
Judge 81 this Court Tuesday the 18th day of0cober
A y. 1870 atone O'Clock I. NJ, at Lancaster in said
County.
Ordered further that notice thereof be given 70 the
heirs OF said deceased and 20 All persons interested by
publishing copy Of this order, for three successive
weeks prior 20 said day Of hearing, in the "drant
County Herald weekly newspaper printed and pub
lshcd AZ Lancaster, in said county.
by the Court, NM. McG0NIGAL,
l6w3 County Judge.
Dated az Lancaster the 18th day Of Sept, A. D. 1870.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

| have received a STOCK of NEW GOODS
Tor the FALL TRADE and will endeavor 10
please all customers as heretofore.
| need money 10 SATISFY MY CREDITORS
and ask an early PAYMENT of OLD DUES
FOR MERCHANDISE. All whom have
favored with time TO settle are expected to
call Immediately and square accounts, or ar
range for the payment Of part thereof. NO
EXCUSES will be taken for,part payment.
A. DILGER.
Lancaster, Sept. 81, 1870. l7w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
IApYERrIsEMENT.

We the members of the Bloomington Band
having thoroughly tested the Esty and Prince
Organs, Mr.. Davis being agent for the for
mer and Mr.. Walker the latter, take great
pleasure in saying the Esty Organs are far
superior to the Prince Organs in every re-
spect, recommend all those who desire to pur-
chase an instrument to choose the Esty or
gan. They give a pure and sweet tone, and
are highly finished and superior organ.
FRANK L GREER. VIM BATE,
l. MERRILL, y Il MESSMORR
THOMAS Bate, G IF PAULDING,
| O9RORN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
M AR r. ED


In Patch Grove, September 18th, 1870 by Charles
Brown, Esq, Mr. Grin Crouch and Miss Hannah Pierce,
all Of bloomington.
In Benton, September eth. 1870. by A. W. Cumming,
ESQ Mr.. W Day, of Lancaster, and Miss Mary L..
Hull, of Benton.
In Lancaster, September 10th 1870, by Rev. $. W.
Eaton, Mr.. James Livens and Miss Mary J. Taylor.
Ia Hazel Green, September Sth 1870, by Rev. Jas
Anderson, NJ Oscar Brandon Of Georgetown, aud
Miss Mary Ann holland.
In jamestown, September sth, 1870 by Warden An
derson Esq, Mr. VIM Wyatt and Miss Elizabeth Cal
vert.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

PERSONAL. - Capt. W. b. Reed,
formerly OF Lancaster, for a year
past one Of the editorial corps of
ForneyS Press, Philadelphia, has been
spending a number of days among
old friends at this place.
Mr.. IL. A. Durand, who for some
time past has been Secretary of tho
Pullman Palace Car Co. at Pittsburg,
has also spent week among rela-
tives and friends at Lancaster.
Nj. p. Rindlaub, of the Witness,
favored us with a call to-day.
Sam. Dempsey, who gave us the
first lessons in the art preservstive
of all arts, and who has established
more papers than any any printer in
the country, gave us q call to-day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
VILLAGE PROPERTY
FOR SALE.

The undersigned offers for sale his home in the village
Of Cassyille consisting Of three good lots, with
Portable dwelling, good WE'LL cistern on the premises
about 65 bearing fruit trees and a large number
of currant bushes and Towering shrubs also stables
for IL head of horses cattle. Terms CASH or part
ia cash and part in young stock.
Also for sale two lots with "a good dwelling each.
The above is a chance for persons DESTROYS Of
sending their Children to good school, Cassve
supports good district school for 10 months in
any place in the county. None of the prop
erty is "a of mile from She school House.
Apply to JOHN ii. SNECLoDE.
Cassyille. Juy %. 1868. S-tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
FARM & MILL PROPERTY
For SAFE.

Inc subscriber having suffered great loss in the
burning o. ms wooden mill, in Millyille, Wis., and be-
ing unable TO hud without running In debt will sell
al great sacrifice his farm and mill property. The
water wheel was saved entire overshoot II feet
III utneter feet In width, aud will two sets Of
machines. The water never fails and the dam never
breaks: The wheel race cost and il worth 81, O00
Inc iarh consists of 800 Of land under fence
o. acres under the pillow, 20 meadow, plenty Of
timber ior fence and fuel dwelling house. new 10 by
- ieet, Two story, with wing l6 by 20 IT, good
celar 10 by 80 IT. finished inside and out; good els
orchard.
grist mill, saw MILL church and school house with.
IN hali mile. This good chance for two or three
men who wish 10 engage in the wooden factory BUSH
ness good stand for custom work and a chance 10
make money. Remember it win be sold cheap.
JOSEPH H0RSFALL.
Millville, June 2, 1870. Itf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing between John
Scharfensten Richard Eustice, under the name and
style Of Sshsrfensten Eustice, in the business OF
wagon making ana blaeksmithing at Cassyile, Wis.
has this day been dissolved by mutual consent Of the
parties The business will hereafter be carried al
the old stand b. John Seharfenstein, to whom all
debts due the late firm must be paid, and who will
also settle all partnership debts.
JOHN sCHARFENSTEIN,
RICHARD JUSTICE.
Dated Cassville, September !, $50. l5w3s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

ES- BY reference 20 our advertis-
ing columns il will be seen that Mr..
j. Crcager has opened a saddlery and
harness shop in British Hollow, and
is prepared TO manufacture any
thing in his line in good style and
Of the best material.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

Uaa- The Prairie du Chen Union Sc
ports the Crawford County Fair
there n good show.
1t has valuable article compiled
from the census returns on the
growth OF the county, whose popula-
ton has increased from 500 in Is
60 to Is, 10 in 1870, and the amount
Of the land under cultivation has in
creased from 9,12l acres TO 52,4S5.
valued at 81 922, coo, large increase
in stock, products, &c, also being
shown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

MISUNDERSTANDING CHEAP. - W.
b. Phillips, grocer and fruit vender at
Boscobel, would respectfully invite
attention to the quality and prices
OF family groceries, which he is
enabled to sell as follows:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

EaS- The Carrier House," at Bos-
cobcl, still grows in popularity. In
order to meet the demands of in
creasing patronage, Mr.. Carrier is
building an addition to the already
large barn. We expect next anoth-
en- addition to the house.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

Thankful 10 the public for the liberal patronage
heretofore extended to MEL would respectfully solicit
continuance Of the same, while shall endeayor 70
please my customers All work warranted.
JOHN SCHARFENSTEIN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
Notice to Claimants of Awards.

All claimants of premiums at the
18th annual exhibition of the Grant
County Agricultural Society can
have their awards by application to
me at Lancaster by mail or other
wise. w. w. ROM.
low3 Treasurer Grant O.. AgrI Society.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

Go5- Mr.. VIM. Leob, merchant tail
or, Bloomington, is prepared to make
up gents garments in suits or other
wise, Mr.. l.. is on experienced tail
or and guarantees satisfaction. See
his card.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

arsa- Rev. &. Pettibone, who filled
a pulpit in the Presbyterian Church
at Burlington, Racine county, and
ono year ut Kenosha, and afterward
served in tho capacity Of Financial
Agent Of Beloit College, died at
Chicago on the 10th. His remains
were taken to Beloit for burial.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
A BARGAIN OFFERED.

The subscriber will sell trade valuable piece Of
WILD land Zoo acres section a. town of Lancaster,
for team OF other stock and give long time bal
ance payment at 81 per The tract is good farm
ing land, well watered aud timber sufficient for a
farm. III BUGRY
Lancaster sentemher lat $50
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
To all Whom it may Concern:

Whereas my wife. Elizabeth, and sons Henry and
William. having left n without Just cause or provo
cation ! hereby give notice that will not be re-
sponsible for their acts debts.
THOMAS ADKINS.
Mount Ida Wis, September 18th, 1870. l5w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing between d. =.
Brown George H. Greer firm Of D. Z. Brown a Co. }
has been this DAY dissolved by mutual consent.
d. +. BROWN.
G. II. GREER.
BloominRton. Angus. 10Th, $50.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

DENrAr~-Dr. f. Il. Coomes, resi-
dent dentist at Boscobel, may at all
times be found at his office over
Ruka Bros hardware store. lie in
sorts artificial teeth on any base de-
sired, and ia prepared to fill teeth
with gold or amaIgum in u manner
that will give the most perfect salts
faction. See his card
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

DEATH OF DIR. NEwHALL. - DR..
Nowhall, Of Galena, died at his resi-
dence, on Monday afternoon last
He was a graduate Of Yale College,
and settled at Galena in 1927. He
edited the first paper published in
Galcna, called the Miners Journal
His age was about n years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

Bay-The Prairie du Chen Union
says on Wednesday morning Geo.
Lowton, Aaron Hatfield and James
Roberts, while on n raft near the
mouth Of the Wisconsin river, were
instantly killed by the falling Of a
large tree, which had been under
midod by the high water.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
Large Farm For Sale.

The undersigned offers for sale his farm Of $40 acres,
situated in the town Of Cassville the Mccartney
School House four hlths of which is first quality
prairie land all well fenced and improved: thereon
dwellings, story brick and ffamelarge frame barn,
granaries, plenty of water furnished by windmill
pump, will sell the and 40 of good tim
Der S33 per The lands may be divided into
two FARMS and will sell in parts Call at the premises
r. A. KILBUURN.
CassyiIlc January goth 1870, 35ml*tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

Auction SALES. Mr.. A. Schmitt
will sell at public auction at his place
I m lies west of Lancaster, October
18th, his stock, farming implements,
household furniture, etc.
MIR. John H. Ramsour will also
offer for sale at auction at his farm
, miles north of Fennimore, on Sat
turday, October 18th, horses, colts,
COWS, farm machinery, household
goods, &c. See advertisements.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

Rsy- We learn from the State Jour
nal that Mr.. Isaac Harshbarger, of
Bloomington, has received letters
patent on "Grain ScOurer" of his
own invention. He secured the pa
tent through Farwell, Ellsworth &
Co., solicitors Of patents, 1873 Dear
born street. Chicago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

ssa- The population Of Grant coun-
~ IN 1850 was lG, 168 in 1855, 3D.
49, in 1860, 81, 175.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

GRADED School IN MoNTFoRr.-
The Dist. Board Of that village have
employed Mr. George Mills as teach
or Of the Higher, and Miss Il. NJ.
Dodge OF as teacher of the Primary
Department, both residents of Lam
caster. II is the intention Of the
Board to take in q limited number of
scholars outside the district. School
will commence on the Sd Of October
for terms apply to S. A. Ferrin,
Dist. Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

NoTICE-All persons indebted to the late firm will
please cali at the old stand and settle all dues by cash
note Immediately, az settlement VIII De required
IN uauidetion d. I. BROWN,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

En- Candidates for Office are said
TO rival potato bugs in number in
some counties Of the State
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
Sale of FORFEITED STATE LANDS.
OFFICE SCHOOL UNIVERSITY LANDsl
Angnst =

OF LANDsl
p n o h on ay
ntsf year OwInb o 70 public a h IN
lay o Det A. A L. OF
o
neif IN
ia Ian IA remain UNPAID o
dhndsw be Of uj@t % 4 UNI "a sam o. herein
@pl9nlv shooa md uveriy
Shso Landsda Grrtc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
Local MatterS:

Isy- Mr.. Koitlingor, Of Fennimore,
has our thanks for mammoth cab
haze
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
NOI7TCF

TO ALL WHOM IT NAY CONCERN.
have given my son. Victor L. Bartlett the time unt
he arrives at his majority and from this day forth
Viii not be responsible for his acts debts contracted
This is sufficient warning against any one trusting
him my account j. o. RARTL EFT.
Lancaster, August 10th, 1870. 1lw4s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
NJ ARE COLT sTRAYED or STOLEN.

vi Suayed or stolen from the subscriber residing
in Rogers Hollow, in the northeast part of Lancas-
ter, between the 9TH and Goth of June last bay 4
year old mare, three white feet in forehead rath
pony built, had bell on with IS w. Rogers, Fem
niinore cut on piece Of zinc thereon. For the de-
livery Of the information that will lead to her
recovery willpay suitable reward.
SETH W. ROGERS.
Fennimore Wis, September l6, 1870. l6w3e
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
EOR SA1.E


will sell nay house aud lots, in the village OF
Lancaster; house story with good rooms good eel
lar and cistern choice bearing fruit trees on the
premises including apples, plums cherries and grapes
Lancaster, june q, 1870 ltf A. SWEENEY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
FARM FOR SALE.

will sell my farm of 40 acres, situated three niles
west of Fennimore Centre, the Military Ridge SO
acres under cultivation; all fenced well timbered and
watered; about 50 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
years time. DANIEL BRADY.
Fennmore. February II 1870. EFT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

TO THE CLAIMANTS OF THE BALLOON FUND.
In accordance with instructions Of the officers of the
Grant Co Agr1 Society hereby give notice that all
persons who purchased balloon tickets EN- the last day
Of he County Fair have their money refunded
upon application to me at Lancaster by mail or other
wise ". w ROBE,
Treasurer Grant Co. Agrl Society.
Lancaster, September 18th, 1870. Ions
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

NThAH sTEER.-Taken up by the subscriber re-
~ siding on section 2 in the town OF Mllvile, on
lands owned by him in said town. about the 9th
day OF August 1870, red and white yea Ring steer
with slit in left ear white face. Said steer has been
running with my stock the past three months. The
owner requested to prove property pay charges and
take said stray away JOSEPH HORSFALL.
Millyille SEPTEMBER 18th, 1870. 16w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
C. w. larger.


NURSERYMAN at Bloomington,
VIII be AZ Dckeyyille the 18th and 18th October
ana AZ Pennmore the 10Th AMI 2lst Of that month
60 exhibit his trees l5tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
FOR SALE.

Twenty Of land within the corporation of
Lancaster; thereon is house 2iX2G It. with
three living rooms and three bed ro,ns, with good
cellar and wood she'd good large cistern and well
the door, both supplied with pumps new stables
corn crib and horse barn all built last summer.
43-tf WIN. ALCORN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
HOUSE AND LOTS

CIV
For sale, comfortable house and "a lots, situated
in the north part of the village of Lancaster. in Burts
Addition. On the place is plenty of fruit, such as
apples, Miner plums, cherries, grapes, gooseberries
currants &c; also good cistern and barn. Price,
$4,000. Por further particulars apply to
l0m3 A. COVER,
August 9, 1870, Fennimore Centre, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
FARM FOR SALE.

will sell small farm Of 1917 acres, situated i of
a mile from the village Of Mt. Hope; about So acres
under fence and At or more in cultivation; small
bearing orchard well watered, Il Of a mile from good
school and church privileges i will sell the above
property for $1,000 99h for $500.
Nit. Hope. Aug. o. 1--we THEODORE TAYLOR.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
LANDS FOR SALE
IN PARCELS
DWELLING AND LOTS

The Lands of Joseph Horner-about GOO acres ar,
for sale Apply 10 j. Allen Barber, his Attorney Ian
caster, Wis. soft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

GTHAI COLTS.-Taken up by the subscriber on
~ lands owned by him section ., town Of Clifton,
two colts described as folOwr: a year old bay
hors colt the other year old horse colt sorro with
star IN forehead. The owner owners requested
TO prove property pay charges and take said strays
away. RICHARD HILL.
Clifton, August %, 1870, l4w4*150
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27
TEACHERS
+ X A M IN A TION S
For the Fall of 1870.

The Fall Examination of Teachers for Grant county
will be follows;
At Beetown District No. 2, for the towns Of Bee
town, Glen Haven and Bloomington, Thursday and
Friday, September LIST and ID.
At Cassvile, for the towns of Cassville and Water.
loo, Monday and Tuesday, September 9Th and 9th.
At Muscoda, for the towns of Muscoda, Blue River
and Waterstown, Monday and Tuesday, September
18th and 18th.
AT Boscobel, for the towns of Boscobel, Hickory
Grove and Woodman Wednesday and Thursday Sep
TENDER l4th and 18th.
At FeDnmore, for the towns OF Fennimore, Wing
Vile and Liberty, Monday and Tuesday, September
10th and Goth.
At Lancaster for the towns of Lancaster, Little
Grant, Elenboro and Clifton, Thursday and Friday,
September 22d and 23d
At Patch Grove for the towns OF Patch Grove Viva
using, Mount Hope and Millyille, Monday and Tues
day, September 10th and 9th.
At Potosi, for the towns of POtosi, Harrison and
Paris, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 4th and 5th
At Hazel Green, for the towns Of Hazel Green aud
jamestown, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9TH and Sth.
AT Platteve, for the towns of Platteyille Smelser
and Lima, Tuesday and Wednesday, October ! & IL.
A Supplementary Examination for the benefit of
those who unable to attend any Of the regular
examinations will be held at Ian caster Tuesday and
Wednesday, October 18th and 10Th.
The examination will commence at each of the
places named at 10 o'clock. A. NJ, of the first day
should bring pen, ink and oolscap paper. Teachers
may attend examination in any district more con
yenient than their own.
W. IL. HoLFoRD
Bloomington July 2a,7o. 9tl Co. sup't of Schools.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

Nj ARE COLT sTRAYED.-Strayed from the
VI subscriber residing in Cassville, on or about
june lst, 1870, one year old brown mare colt, sta
in forehead had on a rope halter and rope girth
when she left; large year old colt. liberal re-
ward will be given for information that will lead to
the recovery Of said @. MEIER.
Cassville August 10th. 1870. lift
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

STRAf COLTs.-Broke into the enclosure of the
~ subscriber section 7, town Lancaster, and by
him taken up the 9Th dav Of September, 1870 and
taken to his residence in Little Grant, three colts
one bay horse colt . years old past one a black
ycarlng colt, and the other black sucking
colt. The owner or owners requested to prove
property, pay charges and take said strays away.
THOMAS H0RE,
Little Grant Septpmbcr 9th. 1870. l5W4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-09-27

COLT sTRAYED.-strayedf from the subscriber
" residing at Hurricane Corners, Wis, about the
22d day of August 1870, dark bay yearling
colt, good size, hind feet white, fore foot white
and half Of the other white. will pay a liberal re.
ward for the delivery Of said colt to me, nforma-
ton that VIII lead to his recovery.
LEOPOLD SING
Hurricane Corners, September :, 1870 l5tf@l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-11
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.

The annual meeting of the stockholders OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company was
held in Annapolis, Maryland, on Monday last.
Governor Bowie said this was the day for the
annual election Of President and Directors Of
the Canal Company Mr.. MerDman then no
minated James C. Clarke, of Baltimore County,
for President of the Chesapeake and Ono "a
nal Company, and George 5. Brown, oil Balti-
more city. Gnmcr Meredith, of Baltimore city,
James G. Berret. Of Washington city, Isaac
Young. of Montgomery county, William 5.
Mcpherson. of Frederick county, Directors
Upon balloting the representatives Of all the
stockholders present voted for the above nCmi-
nees. Mr.. Berret substituting the name Of
William S. Huntington, of Washington city,
for his own, and they were declared elected.
Mr.. Merryman offered a resolution that
the salary of the President for the year ensuing
be fixed at $4,000, and that a contract be
entered into between the board Of directors Of
the canal company aud the Hon. james c
Clarke, the President, by which he shall de
vote his time exclusively tnthe interests of The
canal as president and superintendent" The
vote was then taken on the resolution, and i
was adopted unanimously.