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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31

RFThe Mineral Point Tribune
comes out ia favor of compulsory ed
ucation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31

HSyWhat has become of the Grant
County Insurance Company?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31

NTRAN HklFER.-Tak up Is the subscriber
- on lands owned By him. on the lst Of November
$780, one red and white mostly whte) yearlirg heller
slit IN the lst ear The own is requested TO prove
property pay charges and take said stray away
JOHN HICKLTN.
Patch Grove, Wis, Jan. . 4sTl 33w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31
Local Matters:

ES-"Oh, the snow, the beautiful
snow"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31

rB-The Grant County Witness will
appear enlarged this week, with the
patent" Chicago printed outside. -
The inside will be of home manu-
tacture.
The Witness editor has been
made another timo happy. 1t is a
girl this time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31
TWELVE HORSE LOCOMOTIVE BOILER
FOR SALE.

I have on hand l2-horse fifty-nine Tnbler Steam
boiler, in good order tor sale low. The boiler is now
at my old mill at North Andover, Grant county Wis.
1t is well calculated for pump; it has fire box and
portable. DOUGLAS OLIVER.
Lancaster, January 10, 1871. 32tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31

FACE LECTURES. Mr. $ w. Mar
tin, O. Madison. editor ofthc Soldiers
Record, VIII deliver free lecture AZ
Fennimorc CeAtre. tomorrow eve.
uing-suhjec., fhe Romance OF
America"
MIR. NJ. will also give a free loc-
ture 10 the citizens Of Lancaster II
tho court house on Thursday eve
nipg-to commence ct 4! O'Clock, z.
NJ. Let there be full house,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31
SO Reward !!

NARE COLT sTRAYED.-strayed from the
vi subscriber resi- ing in Cassviic or about in ne
LIST 1870, one year old brown colt small star
in forehead had on Pc halter nd rope girth when
she ef; is large yea old The colt was lat seen
ia the vicinity Of Beeto I will pay $40 for her re-.
turn 20 me or in ormation that viii lead IN her -.
c0very. JOHN G. MEIER
Cassyilie. January 2oth, ISL. 3stf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31

MILWAUKEE Jan. 30.-Wheat, 1.31!
al 334 Oats 46.. Dressed hogs,
8 90!
CHICAGO, Jan. 3G.-Wheat, LISA
l 81! Corn 52i@54 Oats III
Dressed hogs dull at $50.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser, having been permanently cared Of
that dread disease, Consnmptiln by simple remedy
Is anxious to make knoRn to his fellow suffers the
means OF c-re To all who desire IT, he will send a
copy of the prescription used free Of charged with
the directions for preparing and using the same which
they will find a sure for Consumption, Asthma,
Bronchitis &c
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
REV EDWARD A. VIII SON,
les Second South Street. Wiliamsburgh, ". Y.
32wiOs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31
Auction :
LAST NOTICE.

hereby give notice that the old notes anu accounts
many Of which have been long due me, shall look
for the money on, before February LIST, next.
While | heartily thank my patrons for their liberal
patronage in the past have 10 remind you gentle
men, that to meet my expenses / MUST HAVE
my dues. Very truly,
J. C. TRAINER
Bloomington. January 10, p67I. S3w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31
DIVORCE.

Absolute Divorces legally obtained in New 70. X
Indiana Illinois and other States, for persons from
any State or country, legal everywhere desertion
drunkenness. non support, etc sufficient cause;
publicity No charge until divorce is obtained Adj
vice free. Address, MOORE & RICHARDSON.
Counseors at Law,
22-3iyl $50 Broadway New York City.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31

- CF Persons to successfully canvass for
10 = premiums offered by the Peoples Week
~ and yon wi 4 be rewarded by gem
FIVE uine waitham Watch. Two great
v = Stories now being published IN the
Peoples Weekly, For a Womans Sake.' and Dame
Milded's Plot F" The paper is only so cents year.
Send for Watch Circular and sample copy. Address,
Oliver Crook Co, Dayton, 0hie. 34w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31

r@. Platteville is having "necktie'
parties.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31
NJ AR RIEIDi

Nj \ IL X | l.. ID;
IL Liberty Jhauary q ISL by Eev. VIM. Cook
Mr. frederick t. Rector and Misc Emma Osborn, both
Of Liberty.
In CaysvHie January 22d 1871. by Henry Burgess,
R,q MIR g. W. Brown and Miss Annie kiil.
In CAssvila January 2lst. ISL by james Il. Barks
Mr. James Woodward and Mics Jane Brown
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31
Dissolution Notice.

The copartnership heretofore existing between Dr.
william Jameson, l. D Holiord and W. II. Hoiiord-
knoen az the firm Of Jameson Holford was dig
solved by mutual consent "a the first day or August
1870 All accounts due the firm 70 be paid 70 L. D.
WILLIAM JAMESON.
L d OiFORD
" H. HOLF0RD
Bloomington, Wis. August :, $50. S2T3s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31
LANDS FOR SALE
TN PARCELS

The Lands Of Joseph Horner-about 600 acres are
for sale Apply 70 Allen Barber his Attorney Lam
caster. Wis 30tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31
BUSINESS ROOMS
"a II - "a i -

Alfred G. GEMS very desirable business house and
lot ia the village OF Bloomington, offered for sale
situated between heeer & Wilson and Browns
stores Having permanently located IN Missouri, the
Enqure 0. f. NtcomO bennington, Wis. 26tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31
THE JAIL COMMITTEE

will meet at Lancaster, at the court house, the
first "Wednesday in February next to examine plans
and Specifications for the Jail.
G. W. RYLAND.
January Y. 1871 33td 70, the Committee.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-03-18

During the winter months, when till
ers OF tho soil have he advantages of
stormy days and long evenings, there IL
no more convenient and advantageous
period TO make preparations for planting
an orchard.
The moVt important half OF the manual
operations in starting an orchard IL To
develop satisfactory plan for Arranging
the rows, selecting desirable and sui;a-
BILE varieties, and preparing the ground
for the trees. A plan of the ground
should be drawn on large piece of pa
per, or on the surface of smooth boards
aftrr which list Of fhe more desirabls
varieties should be made, so that one
may understand exactly t character Of
The labor to be performed after the grow
'ng season has commenced. In many
localities the ground may be staked out
in February or in March, and The soil
thoroughly prepared for The trees, beforo
other duties in the field will require at
tention. Lahorers may frequently he
employed in the winter season, when
lf,rming ~ or :;inns cannot be On rried on.
at lower WAGES than they will require
alter the growing season has commence
| ed. If the soil is at all wet, let it be
drained; and let ,he places for the trees
be prepared when the ground is not fro<
| zen.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-03-18

A great many old fruit trees would
produce bountiful crops of good fruit, il
they were occasionally pruned little.
the moss removed from the bodies. and
the soil renewed around them. This can
be done in mild winter weather. Quite as
well as after the growing season has
commenced. After the soil around the
fruit trees has yielded upa large proper.
tion Of its available fertility, unless it Ia
renewed, paying crops of fair fruit can
not be expected. Fruit trees can be
renovated in the winter, as well as at
any oIher season of the year. IF the soii
where the trees stand is heavy, it will
pay to draw load or two of muck. leaf
mould, ieam or sand, and spread around
each one, as far as the lateral branches
extend. On the contrary, if the ground
is light and porous, it will pay to haul
clay he distance of mile or more. IN
spread around fruit trees, which can be
done on sleighs as well as oil wagons or
carts.
If lenched .es can be obtained al the
expense of carting, or ha1ling on sleigbs
three or four miles, it will pay we'll TO
collect large quantities and spread them
around fruit trees of any kind. Tn
leacled ashes are superior to leached for
such purposes; yet, when these cannot
be procured, lcached will he found of
great value. There is no danger of an
plying too large n quantity, although
five to ten bushels spread around each
large fruit tree will constitute d liberal
dressing. One or two bushels spread
around a small tree will be sufficient for
one dressing. Cherry trees, plum trees,
and pear trees, which bear knotty, scab.
by and rough fruit need lime and ashes.
which will enable the trees to produces
crops smooth and boauiifil. Hence,
pile on lime and ashes around fruit
trees.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-03-18

Good-humored subm ;ssion is the best
thing when it is too late to be brave
The following incident is an iliustra-
ton:
A Bavarian captain, quartered upon
one of the citizens Of Orleans, had Lad a
long and fatiguing day of duty, and,
upon going to bed, he ordered his soldier
servant not to awake him upon any pre-
tence whatever.
The next morning, early, the soldier
heard the drums of the retiring regi-
ments, but, cbedient to order, he re
manned impassive and allowed his inas
ter to sleep on. Yu- a.
Presently the French bugles were
heard, and, the owner of the house went
into the officers room and shook him.
"Captain." he said, yesterday you
were my guest, but this morning the
French have recaptured the town, and
you are my prisonerp
Sch, really p asked the Bavarian,
yawning so that the he'd creaked.
"Yes, really, captain"
"And there is no hope of resistanee7"
"None whatever"
"Fritz," said the officer to the servant
"gi'e e our swords to monsieur; we are
prisoners"
So saying, the captain turned round in
bed to finish his interrupted slumbers
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-03-18
8eritnI


II Is an established fact that tte mora
frequently a.ld deeply animals of any
kind are affected with disease, the less
VIII be their power TO withstand it, and
the greater the liability of their progeny
to similar disease and consequent degen-
eracy. If, therefore, those who are to
rear and keep any delicate breeds OF
poultry, are made aware OF their exact
weakness, the peculiar diseases which
they are most likely to contract. they
can, by judicious care and manage.
ment, keep the fowls free from disease:
ana do it, too. without treating them as
they would hot-house plants, but by
simply furnishing that which their ma
lures require; and being careful to sub
Ject them to no extremes in feeding.
dampness, cold, or, in fine; anything
That will have a tendency to iniure
them. III
BY thus keeping them from disease.
they will become more and more robust:
their progeny will show better constitu-
tons, less liability TO the diseases pecu-.
liar to their kind, and in the course OF a
few generations the breed will become
hardy and thoroughly acclimaied. <eal
Intelligont breeders are well aware of
these facts, but they are seldom guided
by them. The prizes offered by Poultry
Societies for the best specimens of fowls
are commonly awarded TO those whose
birds are the largest and heaviest; ether
things being supposed equal, and this
generally induces breeders to oyerfeed
and stimulate their birds to such an ex-
tent that, although great size and weight
are produced, the fowls are always M
jured. to greater or less,extent; and. in
some cases, completely ruined. ~
Ihis should not be the case, there ara
means-which are in perfect accordance
with nature, and, therefore, not at all
inJuricus-by which "a reasonable
amount Of increase in size can be bro
duced in single generation, and, il
these means are persisted in. for few
generations, any breed OF fowls may be
increased one-fourth in size, or perhaps
more, without detracting, in the least.
from the constitution or any of the good
qualities possessed by the fowls,-PouI-
try Baiketfn.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-03-18
Miscellaneous.
dSp
PAYING THE MINISTER
A stvry for Church Members.
by ]. NJ. MALONE.

Through some unforeseen casualty,
tho little church of L. suddenly be-
came deprived of its faithful old pastor,
who had toiled there patiently, devoted
ly for many long years, aye. ever since
those mon and woman who came to
hear him preach, and expound the bless
ed word, had been little children. He
had been d meek and mild old man, who,
like his lowry Master, cheerfully and
without murmur, bore his heavy
crosss and whose every effort had been
for the good of his charger they had lost
their best friend, counsellor and advi-
sor. But so 1t wasi and instead of set
tling down to grieve they must needs
look out for new minister 70 fill his
| place.
Such thing was more easily deter,
mined upon than accomplished. 1t was
true, they could find plenty of those be-
longing to that sacred profession-young
men and old onesi plain men and osten-
tatious ones; dull, insipid men and elo-
quent; inspired ones; but in all this long
array there seemed to be not one whom
they could willingly take to fill the va
cuum in their neighborhood and in their
hearts, made by the departure ofold job
Meckman.
At length, however, after much effori
on their part, they succeeded in finding
one whom they thought would fulfill al
their expectations, that is provided hs
and they could agree upon one very i'm
portant item-his salary,
This chosen ono was a young man by
the name of Hezekiah Fairview, ther
but very few years old in the ministry
though warm, eloquent, and possessing
the finest natural abilities. which has, in
later times, gained for him a reputation
that but very few in his walks life, en-.
ljoy. Il, qa,s.e ,e' euearalslh b.
The agreements were that he shoulc
4 come over 70 L ~ shortly, and deliv'
a preliminary sermon, after which con
vention, composed entirely of chsrcl
members, was to be called, and a regu
lar engagement to be perfected with him
IL possible. it f.aal..rosV IS .HH.
/ The day came and with it came th'
young clergyman. The people were OF
tip-to5 with expectation. At an early
hour, far earlier than was their usua
wont. they came fioocking into the LITTLE
: wooden church by twos, threes, and Sc
on up to dozens, till their was room fol
no more within. People who scarcely
ever went TO church at all, turned out
they were all anxious to SEQ and heai
tho new minister for the first time.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-03-18
Doetrp.



BY night we fingered on the lawn,
For under foot the herb Was dry;
And genial warmth; and DER the sky
The silver haze of summer drawn;
And calm that let the tapers burn
Unwavering; not a cricket chirped;
The brook alone far off was heard,
And on the board the fiuttering urn.
And bats went found in fragrant skies,
And wheeled or lit the fiimy shapes
That haunt the dusk, with ermine caps,
And woody breasts, and beaded eyes. s
When those others, one by one,
Withdrew themselves from me and
night,
And in the house light after light
Went out, and was left alone. is
Till now the doubtful dusk revealed
Tie knobs once more, where crouched at
ease,
The white kline glimmered. and the trees
Laid their dark arms about the field,
And sucked from out the distant gloom,
A breeze began to tremble DER s
The large leaves Of the sycamore, .l
And fiuctuaie all the still perfume. MI
And gathering freshlier overhead,
Rocked the full-foliaged elrns and swung
The heavy folded rose, and flung
The lilies to ahd fro, and said ,s..ued'Y
''The dawn, the dawn y and died away;
n And Fast and West, without a breath,
Mix their dim lights, like life aud death
To broaden into boundless day.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-03-18
FARMER srEEDwELL's PUDDING.

Old John Speedwell was a well-to do
farmer, living in the western part of
Vermont.
His family consisted of his wife, Phoe-
be, two iis, Amos and Jim, and two
daughters, Reliance and Prudence,
(Which names were very appropriate, as
the elder daughter was model of reli-
ance, end other was prudence personi-
fied.)
The elder daughter, Reliance, was en-
gagged to be married to neighboring
farmer, young man, whose mother had
just died.
In those days there was no butcher to
tring fresh meat every day, as at tho
present time; but people had to rely OIL
their own resources for dinner; and, ON
the morning which opens our story, old
Farmer Speedwell had proposed to have
some hastyr pudding and milk for din
ner; and, as his word was law, 1t WAS
agreed upon.
After breakfast, Farmer Speedwell
and his sons went to their hayiDg, Dame
Speedwell 70 her work, and the girls
busted themselves about their domestic
duties.
AT the proper time Dame Speedwell
made the pudding, taking care to salt it
we'll, as she knew her husband liked a
good deal of salt, hung it over "a slow
fire and went up stairs to put the winter
clothing in camphor.
1t was only few moments before Re
lance came into the kitchen, when, see
ing the pudding cooking, and knowing
that her mother was apt to forget to salt
it, she put in handful of salt and stirred
it well, so that her father would not have
occasion to tind fault.
Soon after, Prudence passed through
the kitchen, and reasoning the same as
Reliance had, she also added handful
Of salt, and then went about her work
again. sag s"i
Before long Amos entered to get jug
of molasses and water, aud soon, Jim
each of whom put in a handful more salt
as they had no more faith in mothers
remembering it than Reliance or Pru'
denro had.
Just before dinner, Farmer Speedwel
returned from work, and when he saw
the pudding cooking, said: "That pud
ding smells ALFRED good, but I'll bet |
sixpence wife's forgot to salt it, as sh'
always does; used to depend on Reli
ance, till she got her head chock full o
that young man o. herni but 1 cam
reckon on her thinkin' ont now; and
as to Prudence, she is so cautious sh'
would not dare to salt it, anyhow; so
guess I'll salt it myself" and suitinl
the action to the word, he put in {
handful and half of salt, stirring j
well in. .tI.w
Twelve o'clock came, and they wer'
Speedwell helped himself to a goodly
share of the pudding, and took mouth
full; but no sooner had he tasted it thar
he leaped up, exclaiming; "Who salteC
this ere puddin'7" then recollecting tina
, he salted it himself. he left the room
saying: 81 should think that thunderin
colt was tryin' to kick through tho barr
floor"
The next who tried it was Amos, tvh'
lt aped up, also, and left ''to see wha
that colt a0ds doin'r'
Then followed Reliance and Prudenc
aud Jim, who, each and all, escaped OF
some pretence, leaving Dame Speedwel
in amazement, to roalize the truth of th
old adage: "The proof of the pudding i
in the eating"
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-03-18
STUD Y.

To study successfully, the body must
be healthy, the mind at ease, and time
managed with great economy. Persons
who study many hours in the day,
should perhaps have two separate pur-
suits going on at the same time,-one
for one part ofthe day, and the other for
the other; and thesa of as opposite q
nature as pessible-that the mind may
be refreshed by change, and all the bad
effects of lassitude avoided. There is
one piece of advice, in life of study,
which we think no one will object toi
and that is, every now and then to be
completely idle.-to do nothing at ALI
indeed, this part of It life ofstudy is COM
monty considered as so decidedly supe-
rior to the rest, that it has almost OBJ
tanned an exclusive preference over those
other parts of the system, with which
we wish to see it connected.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-03-18

Mean while, the year rolled by. An
other meeting of the members was con-
voked to decide whether or not the pre-
sent pastor would be retained for the
ensuing year.
When they were all again assembled
at the little church, and the minister had
come, Isaac Morelock was the first to
break the silence. He arose and said +;
"Gentlemen, that you are all satisfied
with the past conduct and e"rnestness
of our pastor, since he has been with
you, am fully aware, and it is needless
tn ask you anything respecting that
But would ask the minister question,
and that is if he is fully satisfied with
what have paid him during the year?"
Mr.. Fairview politely acknowledge
that he was.
Turning to the people Mr.. Moralock
again said:
''Have any ofyou given the minister
anything this past yearf"
No; none had given him anything,
they said.
"You would not credit my assertion if
I was to tell you that it was not me alone
who had paid him, but that you all had
given proportionable part toward sus-
tanning him."
The house remained silent.
"Gentlemen," he presently continued
with some warmth, ait is so; you have
all contributed an equal share, although
not one of yon seem to know it-seem to
miss it. / will tell you how it was. In
my mill, beside my regular toll-mea-
sure, I, for the past year, have kept an
other, pint cup, When each man
brought in his grist, always measured
out of it this cup fullfor the minister, !
did the same with my own. The result
is, at the year the minister whom you
would once have ttifned away because
of what you thought was an unreasona-
| BILE demand of his, is paid, and still NOT
one misses single farthing."
| A murmur OF surprise rose through
| out the house. .ataffg
i "I am not dono yet" he pursued
"What / did was simply for nn expert
nnent. have kept faithful account Of
each mans corn, that have thus TAX
en-, and if they wish it. will come for
ward, will fully satisfy them for it."
Not one left tleir seats; not one ever
moved.
"You wish nothing in return then,
he said. "Now, gentlemen, with thi'
fact before you, hope that you will no
have any hesitancy at all in deciding th'
matter that brought you together thii
evening. Surely you will not cast away
beloved pastor, whom you can still re-
tain for small pittance, which even
that you threw away as useless, if prop
erly disposed of, would equal"
Of course Mr.. Fairview was retained
and beside, had learned lesson of prac
: tical wisdom; which they were slo y tc
forget:
Would it not be we'll for many othel
churches to take this lessen into consid-
Grafton? Think of it for a moment, al
We who profess to be Christians, and
more especially you stern, grasping
avaricious men! Think for i1iomen
of what mighty good could be effected
from little causes; not alone in paying
your commonly, meager paid minister
but what immeasureable happiness
could be made TO fill the homes of the
poor. the wretched, the destitute, tha
everywhere aboundi Think oft; ano
when thou art fully awakened, as were
the good people of Il, "Go thou ant
do likewise" as did they.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-03-18

APATRoN of a certain newspaper once
said to the publisher:
"Mr. Printer, how isit you have never
called on me for pay for yeur pnper?"
"Oh," said the man of types, 1--WE new
er ask gentleman for money"
"Indced, - repliod the patron, show do
you manage to get along when they
don't pay your"
"Why," said the editor, "after GER
tain time we conclude he is ne gentle
man and we ask him."
"Oh--ah--yes--I see. Mr. Editor,
please give me receipt" and hands
him v. make my name all right on
your books.'' IA
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-03-18
BRIGHT FUTURE.


+ Weary iongings for a future gi'4 asnH
z Bright with joy ana peace,
Mingle with our lonely vigils.
Bid them not to cease; -.
Life without them wouIdbe checrless,
Void Of pleasant light.
Still we'll have those weary longingB,
For future bright. 2" t-'st = ~
4 Trials oft in life will meet u.s.. od ~ .
Come fren1 every side, ,iilOCs .si.W q
Fortune often frown upon us,iH (, -
Grief with us abide, ~ y -lijla lt ~
But we'll cease not our endeayors, ''4
Working for the right,
Struggling In the path of duty
For future bright. tiif .Ii.
1'rorssia paths he uninvftinR,
Rugged to the feet,
Though the skies be dark and cloudy,
Cheerfuliy we'll meet
All the trials in life's pathway,
Working day and night, f.ti
Twill but make us strive more earnes
For future bright. ~,