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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-01-24
A Pair OF Robinson CrusOes.

A TELEGRAM, stated few days
IN ago, that the Government steamer
Napoleon ILL.,, left Quebec for the lower
st. Lawrence, on lighthouse service. The
Quebec Chronicle says the principal OBJ
ject Of the mission is to remove two men
from the Bird Rocks, in the gulf who have
been on the desolate little Islaud for more
than month without being able to OBJ
tain the slightest assistance, although
several attempts have been made. The
rocks are over seventy feet high, and to
reach the summit the visitor must climb
two perpendicular ladders, over thirty
feet each,an operation attended with much
risk and trouble. At the base of the
island large sharply-cut boulders of black
stone are scattered at irregular distances
against which and the rock itself, the
waves, when the sea is running high, dash
with tremendous violence and force Iu
launching boat from the rocks, calm
day must be selected and even then the
greatest caution observed owing to the
great under-swell, which is almost as dan
gerous as the high-running sea. One Of
the government schooners in the fishery
protection service made several attempts
last week to reach the unfortunate occu-
pants Of the Robinson Crusoe island, but
failed; and, in addition, the commander
(to save his vessel ordered the crew to
throw all the provisions overheard with
which it was intended to replenish the ex-
hausted stock on the island The steam
ship Lady Head also attempted to reach
the charmed spot. 1t is decided now
that final attempt will be made to reach
the rock, and for that purpose first class
outlit OF boats, gearings, and other re-
quired appurtenances have been provided
and in the event of the attempt proving
failure, it is decided to pull the men
away from it through the water by means
of ropes tied around their bodies. MIR.
Tomlinson, chief engineer of the marine
fisheries department, visits the locality on
board the Napoleon, and, as this gentle
man is possessed of excellent skill and
judgement in his profession, it is prob
able that this trip will prove effective.
AS last attempt, Mr.. Robertson will
throw a small line from the ship by means
of rocket.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-01-24
The Dutchman's Vote.

A PROPOS of the recent elections, the
IN following is capital; and will be es-
pecially relished by gentlemen who have
been unsuccessful in their aspirations for
Office:
In one of the towns of Pennsylvania,
the freemen had for many years deposited
their votes solidly for the Democratic
candidates. Such thing as Wing or
Republican was unknown, and prior to
the Grant and Seymour campaign the
local Republican ticket had never been
run. At that time, however, the politi-
clans Of an adjacent township thought it
an opportune occasion to attempt the es-
tabishment, in that town of Republican
organization. TO this end, they per-
suaded a certain Mr.. Green, who had re-
Gently settled there, to become their can
didate for some minor office, hoping to
procure for him few votes under the
popularity of the great name of Grant,
and thus to get an entering wedge in the
local affairs of the township.
The day of election arrived, but Mr..
Green was unable to get to the polls by
reason Of sickness. In due time the re-
turns were published, and Mr. Green had
just one cote. Chagrined at this, and an
nOyed by the accusation that he had
voted for himself, he announced that if
the person who had voted for him would
come forward and make affidavit to the
vote he would reward him with a good
suit of clothes. A few mornings after
ward a burly, looking Pennsylvania
Dutchman called upon Mr.. Green, and
abruptly remarked " | wants dat suit of
cloes"
"Ah !" said Mr.. Green, then you
are the person who voted for me ?"
Yah, I'm dat man"
"Are you willing to make an affidavit
of it?'
Yah, | swear to EN-"
Mr.. Green, accompanied by the intel
ligent voter, went to the office of the JUS
tice Of the peace, and the required affida-
Wit was made; after which the clothes
were purchased and given to the de-
ponent.
So delighted was Mr.. Green to be re-
lieved from the unpleasantness of his
situation, and so glad to learn that there
was another righteous man in the town
ship, that he had taken the Dutchman's
Republicanism as a matter of course.
However, at parting, he said: " Now my
friend, you have your suit of clothes, Just
answer me one uleStiOn-HOw came Won
to vote for me? Z"
You wants to know datZ"
"Yes."
"And you won't 90 back on de cloes :"
"No"
Vell," said he, slowly, and with sly
twinkle of the eye, den | tole you; !
makes miSlake IN dc Hcket"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-01-24
Gbe Gtnes, New BLOOMFIELD, ]Da.

white hand should be spoiled by labor"
"What nonsense" laughed Bertha.
at is such beautiful hand" he said
kissing it. "Those taper fingers were
made to wear diamond rings--something
of this Sort" he added, as he glided a
valuable diamond ring on her finger.
"Oh, Phil, what does this mean ~
cried the astonished girl
1t means, my angel, that what | told
you as Mr.. Granger, is the perfect truth
as concerning Mr.. Philip Traverse"
Miss Clark gasped for breath.
WE'LL my girl" chuckled Mr.. Clark,
" | suppose you will be able to love him
as well as ever, though he is worth five
thousand year"
I'm sure l don't know father" said
Bertha, smiling archly, " but III try"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-01-24
SOmbre Preparations for Death.

John Dye, cheerful old Indianian,
has grave for himself, which he execu-
ted several years ago. He accomplished
the work with his own hands, excavating
the earth to proper depth, laying a stone
slab on the bottom, and walling it up the
sides with brick. A similar slab is in
tended to cover the grave, and, what is
singular, Mr. Dye has scooped out of the
neither stone hollow for his body to lie
in, with an elevation, in which there is
another hollow for his head. 1t is his
desire that when he dies he shall be
dressed in certain specified clothing, and
that blanket shall be laid in the tomb,
upon which his remains are to be laid.
Another blanket is to be spread over him,
and the large slab of stone placed on the
tomb, aud the earth filled in above. 1t
will be seen that lac does away with the
use of a coffin entirely, and he further re-
quests that no burial service be used or
sermon preached, and that no monument
be erected to his memory Recently a
heavy rain caved in the earth above the
tomb, and Mr.. Dye set about repairs
with vigor that was surprising. To
prevent recurrence of the accident he
has walled the grave up to the surface Of
the earth, and carefully covered it with
boards and sod. The grave is on his
farm, and within few feet of the rail
road.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-01-24
THE CAPTIVE.

TT is a well-known fact that certain
l. mountainous regions in modern
Greece are infested by desperate bands of
robbers. They profess to wage a cease
less war against the Turks, but they are
only engaged in expressing the weak
They have adopted barbarous code Of
laws for their own government, and look
upon the surrounding country as their
natural inheritance. They visit the un-
protected, and plunder the helpless with.
out mercy. They often capture citizens.
and if a ransom is not paid for them ON
demand, the unfortunate prisoners are
cruelty tortured and put to death.
A few years ago peasant was captur-
ed by these brigands, and carried into
one Of the mountainous strongholds. At
the suggestion of the chief he wrote a
letter to his friends, stating his perilous
condition and the amount that must be
paid for his deliverance. They were un-
able to raise the sum demanded, and the
unhappy man was left to perish.
After waiting few days for the ex-
pected ransom, the robbers assembled in
council and decided that the prisoner
must die. According to their custom.
they drew lots as to which one should
perform the execution, and it fell on the
chief, who ever delighted in acts of cru.
city. He disregarded the entreaties Of
the unfortunate, appointed place, and
compelled him to dig his own grave He
stood impatiently watching the helpless
victim as he toiled at his unpleasant task,
and when the work was done he prepar-
ed to strike the fatal blow
Mercy ~ exclaimed the prisoner,
mercy have mercyw
"Our law admits no mercy"
"Spare me-" pleaded the trembling
captive, l have wife and children"
Ransom or DEATH! exclaimed the
chief
"Set me Free" continued the captive,
in an agoni zing tone, "and | will pay the
sum demanded"
You are a beggar," said the chief,
delighted at the torture his words inflicted
al will work and raise the money"
"No, you must die, said the unfeeling
wretch, as he raised the knife to plunge it
into his vitals. A voice suddenly arrest
ed the upliited weapon, and robber ad-
vanced, followed by Salee, a wellknown
citizen whom the prisoner had long hated
and considered his worst enemy.
81 have sacrificed my cattle" said Sa-
lee addressing the peasant, " and paid the
ransom. You have injured me without a
cause when | was your best friend. Now
you are redeemed from death, and | only
ask your love in return"
The prisoner was astonished at such an
unexpected favor. He begged Saee's
pardon for his numerous offenses, and
wept many tears ofgratitude.
A multitude now living in this world
are willing captives of Satan and do not
seem to realize their wretched condition.
They are unable to escape from their hard
task-master, and are digging their own
graves. They have insulted their best
friend, and are exposed to eternal death.
The ransom is paid, but they must perish
or accept it on the terms of the gospel
Selected.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-01-24

DsD- An old friend Of Ike Partington
living in one of the rural towns of Cen
tral Pennsylvania seeing the pump tongue
-spout-yery much coated one frosty
morning, asked what remedy was appro-
pirate in this case A medical friend re-
commended an injection of warm water
repeat it as often as the case may require.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-01-24
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-10-17

IsrArE OF WISCONSIN, Circuit Court in tnd fol
- Grant County, Grant County.
r, n Hubbel plaintiG, vs.. Jacob Bounel aud La
cretia Bonuell, (his Wife), Elisha Ransom, H. A. W
McNar guardian Of Lucia Walker an infant) J
Al EN- Barber and n W. Reyes, defendants.
BY virtue Of Judgment Of foreclosure and order
81 sale made and rendered In this action, dated Sep
tchcr 18Th Is5l directing that sale be made Of the
lands and premises therein described tOll1wAowit
lot number eight o., in block two ~. in the vii
hgo ~ Fenumore Grant county Wisconsin; also lots
number four ~, five 81 aud seven az, in the village
of Feunimore, Grant county Wisconsin acco riding 60
the plat survey Of said village will on he fifteenth
day of November A. ID. 1871 at ono o'clock in the al
t,rnnou at the ont door Of the court house, ia tn,
village OF Lancaster, GraHt county. Wisconsin, SET
said described lands 90 the highest bidder tor cash q
satisfy said udgment, interest aud costs OF safe
VM. n. SLOAT. sheriff,
" p DEwEY PIN : atty. Grant county. Wis.
Dated sher.rs Gilice, Lancaster, Wis, oct. ? 1871
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-10-17

- County Of Grant. Grant County.
Partition Sale.

GyrArE on wlsooNsIM, Circuit Court in and for
- County Of Grant Grant County,
Partition Sale
Juia G. Johnson George W. Johnson Mary A. John
son and Louisa II. johnson, infants by Michael
Collogan their guardian ad item, VS. Jesse o. Tay-
lor Caroline A. johnson, John T. johnson and
Mary j. Collogan,
nv virtue Of an order Of sale made In the above
titled cause directing that sale be m ade OF the lands
described therein, will on Thurdsay, the sixteenth
day ~ November 1871 at the hour Of one O'clock In
the afternoon at the dwelling house the south part
u the west half Of the north west quarter Of section
two t2l town one ~, north range two 2) west, In
Grant county, Wisconsin, offer for sale and sell 10 the
highest bidder, the following described lands, named
said order Of sale, tO-wit; All OF the west half OF
the northwest quarter Of section number two (2), IN
township number (l), north OF range number two
o. west Ofthe fourth principal meridian except six
teen OF the north east thereof decided "a
jesse Taylor by Isaac Williams reference 10 said
Jesse Tayors deed being bad for more specific de-
scfpton Of said excepted part the east half Of the
northeast quarter Of section number three In the
aforesaid town one north of range two west and the
west half OF the south Toast quarter OF section number
thirty, In township number two, north OF range num-
tier two, west OF the fourth prime ipal meridian,
esptng from the last named eighty lot, thirty
OF thernorth end decided to jesse Taylor by
Thomas Taylor, reference to the said Jesse Tay.
lors deed being had for more particular description
of the excepted part.
The terms ~ sac will DO made known at the time
aud place Of sale above mentioned
WILLIAM 4. sLoAT,
l9w6 sheriff Grant county, WIS
Dated sheriff : oiilce, Lancaster, Wis Oct Il, lSl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-10-17


10 me Electors 81 Grant County:
In pursuance Of the laws OF the ate Of WscOnsin
and Of the above notice, 30 directed By the Score
tary If state general election will be hold in the
several towns aud election precincts IN thi, county
on Tuesday the seventh day Of November next at
which the absye named officers will be voted for and
"A vote taken upon the proposed amendment 70 the
constitution OF the State Of Wisconsin IS above set
forth
Also will be elected in this County,
superintendent OF Schools in place of william II
Holford whose term OF Office will expire the first
Monday ia January, 1872.
Member OF the Assembly TO represent the First
Assembly district comprising the towns of Harrison
Hazel Green, Jamestown, Paris, llatteyille anc
Smelser.
A Member Of the Assembly to represent the SeconC
Assembly District, comprising the towns Of Clifton
Elleuboro, Lancaster, Liberty, Lima and POt0si.
A member Of the Assembly 70 represent the Thir,
Assembly District comprising the towns of Blue River
Boscobe Fennmore Hickory Grove, NJ arion, Noun
Hope, Mnscoda, Waterstown, Wingyille and WOodman
A Member Of the Assembly 10 represent the F0urtl
Assembly District, comprising the towns Of Beetown
Bloomington, Cassvio, q len Haven, Little Grant
Milvillo, Patch Grove, Waterloo and Wyalusing.
Said election 10 be conducted the votes canvassed
and returns made pursuant 10 law.
WILLIAM T.. SLOAT,
litd Sheriff Grant County, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-10-17
Estate of EpleIt.

SrIre ov WISCONSIN, :. In Probate, Grant County
- Grant county Court
In the matter Of the last will and testament 81 John
Eplett, deceased, late ofthe county Of Grant.
whereas an instrument in writing. purporting 10 be
the last will aud testament OF } oh Eplet ,
deceased, late Of the county Of Grant, Wisconsin.
has died in this oce aud whereas application has
been made by Edwin Crockett, praying that the
same be proven and admitted to Probate accordn to
the laws OF this state aud that letters
ho 10 him issued thereon,
It's ordered that said petition be heard before the
Judge OF this Court az the Probate Office, at Lancas
ter Ia said county, on the hrst Monday OF November
And il il further ordered, that notice Of said aPpt
cation sud hearing be given 20 all persons inter- ested
bv publishing copy Of this order in the Grant Coun
~ Herald newspaper printed in Lancaster IN sal'
county for three successive weeks, once 10 each week
prior 90 said day Of hearing,
by the Court, WIN, McGONlGAL, Co. Judge.
Lancaster, October l, 1871. lswS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-10-17
COmmissiOner's NOIice--D. II
Parker's Estate.

CrArE OF WISCONSIN, =. In Probate Grant County
- Grant County. 5 Court.
We, the subscribers, having been appointed aud
commissioned by the Judge Of said Court commission
ers 70 receive examine and adjust all claims and de.
mands ~ all persons against said deceased and eight
months from and after the 10th day Of June, A. d.
1871 having been allowed aud limited for creditors
present their claims 20 for examination and allow
snce and all claims exhibited in Offset thereto: do
hereby give notice TO all persons concerned, that
will attend 70 duties such commissioners at the
Office Of David Schrener Clerk the Circuit Court Fl
Grant county, in Lancaster the third Mondays Of
August and November A. d. 1871, and the 10th day Of
February, 1872, from o'clock A. NJ. till o'clock
r. NJ on each ofsaid days.
ADDISON BURR,
RICHARD MEYER,
HENRY FOX,
Commissioners.
n.ea - - IaueaaNpF- b. A. AVID
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-10-17
ADDISON BURR,
RICHARD MEYER,
HENRY FOX,

Dated at Lancaster. June 2sth, A. ISL. i5wtd
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-10-17
TOpn 4, Range 2 EiiesbOrO

TAX NoTICE-FoR DEED.

/ &C side nwz sea ii Geo Swinton
T0pH I, Range 2--HckOry CrOps.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-10-26
A Sensible Suggestion.

The Journal of Commerce
Financial article) after dwelling
upon the unsatisfactory condition
of city trade, as at present ex-
listing, observes:
People who sit nervously in
contingencies or behind theil
goods, waiting for customers tc
take them by storm, and max
ing no effort to let the world
know the bargains they have to
offer, will find the season very
unpropitious. Many Of those
who have spent large sums, in
hiring drummers, and paying for
other well known appliances Of
trade, have effected large sales,
but swallowed up too large a
share Of the receipts in such e.
normous attendant expenses
The best remuneration has been
found by those who have re-
turned to more Legitimate old
fashioned methods Of pushing
their business. We say it not
simply because we are interest
ed in this line Of expenditure,
but as advice to all who wish to
be enterprising and to secure a
a larger Gu 5ton, there is moth
ing now so effective to this end
as judicious advertising. A lit
tie advertising may be like a
gentle touch Of the whip to
poor Dobbins' horse, "a mercy
thrown away but a liberal
outlay is almost certain to bring
in large return, and will last
even beyond the current season.
We do not believe that any one
who has valuable service or de-
sirable property to offer can fail
of reapipg a rich harvest by
continuous advertising on a
large scale.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-10-26
TERMS.

"Twe DOtlRrs Cor one year, Sasa-
rahty b odcnnoe; Two Dollars and
Fifty Gents f payment be deferred three
Ee0ths. All papers going out Of the oOun-
ty 70 be 2sid Tor ~ adcoNse
CT 6ingle copies, Ten Gents each
EFAdvertisemeuts inserted ut One Dollar
per square Of Ten Lines or loss for the ara
Insertion; Fifty Cents for each continuance
Co Local aDd Special Notices, Twenty
Gents per line.
GA liberal deduction VIII be made to
persons advertising for three, si1, line, @
twelve months.
or Obituaries and calls on candidates
Fifty Cents per square.
OF The privilege of yearly advertisers v
strictly limited TO their own immediate and
regular business and the business of sn ad-
vertisiug firm is not considered az including
that Of its individual members OJNo de-
Walton from these terms under any circum-
stances
0r Advertisements not marked with the
number of insertions when handed in, will be
continued until ordered out, and payment
eIacted
0TNo advertisement inserted gratu.tously
@~ Advertisements of an abusive nature
MI ! not be inserted at any price.
sGe Announcing candidates Five Dollars
20 be paid in advance in every case.
OF Sob Printing Of all kinds nestly
eoue on New Type, and on as reasonable
terms as any Office ia Tennessee.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1871-10-26
A Race for Life.

Though a swamp fire is not SC
bad as prairie fire, it is yet for
midable enough, as some Canadian
gentlemen who were lay ing out on
the line Of q railroad recently
found. In the prosecution of
their labors they had penetrated
the Long swamp about half mile,
when suddenly the attention of
Mr.. Tate, one Of the party, was
attracted by loud roaring, as of
the approach of hurricane. On
looking in the direction whence
the sound proceeded, to his horror
he observed a fire rushing toward
them at n rapid rate, licking up
every thing in its way and telling
large trees in every direction
Mr. Tate ordered stampede at
once, and then began a race. AT
the start, the fire was fully 500
yards off; away rushed the whole
party, white men and Indians,
scrambling over log', through
brush-heaps, tpmbling headlong
into holes, barking shins, sprain-
ing ankles, scratching hands and
tearing clothes, but not word
was spoken, not stopping to look
back, or asking for companions in
the rear, but each one struggling
TO reach the clearing Owing to
the densenesso of theswamp, though
every muscle wos strained, pro.
gress was like a walk compared to
the rapid march of the fire. For.
tunately, they reached the clear
ing in safety, but not a moment
toO soon, for the fire was but ten
feet behind them when they emerg-
ed from the woods; had they de-
layed minute longer before start.
ing the probability is that they
would have lost their liveS.-Lind.
sag (Cnaada) Pos