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$50 Ahead,o

We heard it the other day, from
voice both lusty and strong-in good
natnred, encouraging tone. The hor-
ses were put in steady motion; the
machinery commenced its usual music,
every man resumed his accustomed
place, and the work went bravely on.
$50 ahead" This motto has built
up the world, and we know of no other
way of improving it. We must assume
responsibilities and take their conse-
quences. Danger every where sur
rounds us, but, shall we refuse to step
for fear of falling? In inaction there
is danger still, and there is danger
everywhere.
Go ahead. You know not what you
can do until you try, and success is
never gained by sitting quietly in COR
ner. To breath requires an effort, and
free breathing is promoted by vigorous
action. Walk, even though you stun,
BILE. Your legs are good for nothing
unless you use them, and if you fall
down just pick yourself up again.
Walk with freedom and with vigor,
since your walk will mark with pecu-
liar stamp, your whole being, and it is
indicative of your general character.
$50 ahead" has accomplished won
ders in science and in art. 1t has dug
canals, built railroads, established mer-
chants marine, constructed the tele-
graph, built up cities, carried on COM
merce, established colleges and all our
educational systems, cultivated farms,
built up our Government, and, as we
said ) first, built up the world.
Then 60 ahead in every good word
and work. And, while moving for
ward, make all Of your paths pleasant
The world is what we make it; even
the brute creation are what we make
them. How much more are our chill
dren, our friends, our neighbors what
we make them.
Then go ahead with fun and innocent
amusement. Your very nature requir-
es amusement, and the God of nature
has provided for its qualification.
Go ahead. Do not always adhere to
the good old way. You need not hold
your own nose to the grindstone be-
cause your father held his there. Nor
need you cramp your intellect to one
newspaper because he did. School
houses are multiplying-churches are
doing the same thing, and reading
rooms, lecture rooms and lyceums are
being established everywhere in this
enlightened country.
Go ahead. The long evenings are
at hand You have the taste and the
talent for music and song. Why not
improve and enjoy it.
Go ahead-gently, steadily, energet-
ically, and pleasure, satisfaction and
success will crown your efforts. Moth
ing daunted, go ahead-lead off in
debate, perpetrate your jokes, make
your points--miss your mark, may be,
but mend your effort, try again. Laugh
at your own misfortunes, but have pity
for those of your neighbors. But
grow in grace, 60 ahead, and make the
world both wiser and better for having
lived in it.
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-08-30

The MILWAUKEE MONTHLY for August is
out. 1t is an extremely interesting and
valuable number, and can be had for moth
ing, as specimen copies are sent free. Send
for one. Address 7. j. Gilmore, Publish
er, Milwaukee, Wis.
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FOR SAIE,

100 acres Of land, about three miles from
Maiden Rock village, to-wit: The north
west quarter Of the northwest quarter Of
section 3, and the north half Of the north
east quarter Of section 4, tewn "a, range 16.
Price and terms reasonable. For particu-
lars inquire ut this office, or Of A. MORSE.
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LITERARY NOTICES.

The "American Farmers Advocate, devo-
ted to the interests represented in the Ma
tional Agricultural Congress, is one of the
largest, and by far the cheapest agricultur
al papers in the country and should be in
the hands of every farmer. 1t should be
remembered chat the publishers offer it
free with any So 90 or higher priced paper
in the country, and at only so cents adj
vance with lower priced ones. Price
single, 81 Copper year; in clubs of four or
more, so cents each. Address Advocate
Publishing Company, Jackson, Tenn.
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FRANK LEsLIEs ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER
This paper is one of the best of its kind
in the country, and its illustrations are
well executed, and profuse. From the
pictures we should judge it Liberal. p
Leslies entered into this presidential cam
paign with large circulation. sThe Modern
Belshazzar" which created a deal of COM
ment We recommend this paper to all of
our liberal friends.
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"a &pJL Me-
Sand0 thru applications syae nat p
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Give me call and you will find me ready
ana willing to show you splendid assert.
ment Of goods. 81.
fb-tf W. II. SANDERsON.
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.
HOTEL FOR SALE.

In the village Of New Centerville. The
same will be sold on time, or exchanged
for good personal property. Inquire Of
Judson Warner, New Centerville, OF. Of
A. MORSE.
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ScRIBNERs FOR SEPTEMBER. - A
lively paper by Edward King, entitled
I'm and about Paris" opens the Sep.
TENDER number of Scribner's. It
abounds with so many good things that
we hardly know which to mention in
preference to the rest. For poetry it
has GA Ballad of the Gold Country"
by Ii. H., with verses by Miss Kate
Osgood and Mrs. Ritter, many other
good things. The etchings of this
month are particularly good-Miss Os-
good and Mr.. English being contribu.
tors.
ARTHUR's HOME MAGAZINE for
September, is before us. Its 'Lovers"
and the moonlight" adorn its first two
pages. Various articles by its usual
list Of contrib utors, ill its columns It
maintains its well earned title of "The
Queen Of the Ladies' Magazines"
THE LITTLE CoRPoRAL for Septem.
Der, is timely and replete with instruc-
tive and interesting matter Tor the little
ones. $3.50 a year, with beautiful
Chrome. Address j. Il. Miller, Chi
cago.
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House and Lot For Sale,
HOUSE, LOT & BLACKSMITH SHOP
FOR SALE.

On Main street, in the village Of River
Falls.
For particulars inquire of James Little,
on the premises, or of A. MORSE.
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A Good Bargain For a splendid quar-
ter section Of land that soiN make
q Number One Farm.

One hundred and sixty acres Of excel
lent land on the South line of the State Of
Minnesota, and only five miles from Albert
Lea, VIII be given to any one in this local
ny for small farm, or house and lot in
TINS vicinity, personal property or green
backs. For further particulars inquire Of
), u. Jennings, or Of A. MORSE.
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BALLoU's MAGAZINE FOR SEPTEMBER.
Fhe September number of Ballou's Maya
zine is one that should be read by all class
es, for it is so good and interesting that
when once taken up no one wishes to put
it down until the last page is perused. 1,
is full of stories, adventures. poetry, fun,
engravings, and not line in it but con-
tains information. There is no serial in
this country that will compare with it when
price is considered. Address Thomas &
Talbot, SO Congress Street, Boston.
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FARM FOR SALE.

An improved farm of forty eight acres
for sale, lying in the town of Martel, about
three miles from Beldenville. Twenty
acres improved. A good dwelling house.
ana out-buildings on the place, and . good
stream OF water near the house. A school
mouse on one corner of the farm. For
further particulars inquire of Edgar Russ,
on the premises, or Of A. MORSE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05
HORSE SHOOTING

conducted At D. IT. Budd's by Jake Hough. until fun
Their no'ice With his well Known ability az herse
sheer IconhdentiaIiy recommend him 10 my patreEs
lit
OA & L. A. Burr keep, in crockery, ev-
erything at any one requires, at prices that
cannot be beat. is
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05
A MYSTERY

! rustic path was treading, when the sur
his rays were shedding cleaning
fairly streaming through the trees; and
watched the streamlet glIstening, az entTanced
there was hstening 10 the me ting merry
music on the breeze; when bens aih tie,
reclining where no ray of sun was shining, lol
saw tel ow being on the ground Though
no othe' feature shifted, quickly he his eyes
upiiied as he wildly looked around Good
friend" said |, approaching" do not charge
me with encrOachlng; are You waiting for
some messenger OF news p" Bat 10 other
word he uttered anu no other sentence mutter-
ed, save You'll find no place ike BIrr's to
buy yow Boots and Shoes"
''Tha's strange expression, SUI ~" said !
looking down denurey. = 81 tIuS' good sir,
that yoa h. question viii excuse -
But h. only looked the prouler. as he spoke
the ds the louder: sEThere is aiw avs sat
isfactl'n given by Burr's good boots and
shoes" why, bless me man,o shouted,
as his atty doubted. "'ris surely naughi
to me wha peoples goods you use -
But he only cried the higher, with enthu-
siastic hre. "You'll save your Cd>h by buy
ing Burr, best boots and shoes.n
So J ett him there reclining, where no ray
of sun was shining, and frequent | wonder
ed at the words the man did use thinking
surely twas mystery and that sosne hidden
history Was weaving round myself and Burr's
good Boots and Shoes.
So J resolved to try them nav. f. COM
PEELED 10 buy them. And beho di pve cause
for glaine-s, that the words | deemed were
madness Induced me thus 20 purchase Burr's
hrst-cl-s, Boots and Shoes. ~ %
22u6 MEMO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05

BURGLARY AT DoDGvILLE.-Be-
tween Sunday night and Monday
morning last, the store of b. Thorn
as x Co, merchants, of Dodgeville,
Iowa Co. Wis, was entered by bur-
glars, the safe blown open, and about
$500 in currency stolen. They en-
tered the store from the back way,
by prying off the shutter, taking cut
a window light and removing the
bar. They succeeded in opening the
safe by the use of a crow-bar, ham,
mer and cold chisel, (which they
stole from Mr.. Stratman's black.
smiths shop,-wi which they pried
off the outer plate, and then put
powder into the lock and blew it
open. All the money in the safe,
about $500, and few small pieces of
gold with some change in silver, was
taken. Papers, notes and town or
ders, to the amount of several thou
sands dollars were scattered over the
floor.
The men who are supposed to be
the perpetrators of the deed, were in
DodgevilIe several days, but being
suspicious looking characters We're
watched, and doubtless being aware
Of the fact, left town.
Que Of the men was rather tall,
sandy complexion, red chin whiskers,
aud physiognomy that would cause
him to be watched. Another of me-
dunn size, dark complexion and
black hair. We were unable TO get
description Of the other follow -
Darlington Republican.
NOTE The evidence above lS
pretty clear that the burglars were
the same who paid our town visit
just three days later.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05
Nrw CApuoIIc Curpcu At DIcx

New CATHOLIC CHURCH AT DICK
EYvILLE.-The Catholic citizens Of
the town of Paris are now building
a fine church hard by the village of
d., and mean TO have it ready for
occupancy about the close of Mo-
vember. The building is 10 be made
of wood will be 60x32, and have an
altitude of 20 feet from floor to raf~
templates. The style is to be gothic
and the cost Of the edifico when com
plotted will be upward ofs3,300. Mr..
Andrew Schmidt superintends the
work. The material sand, stone,
lumber, etc, is handled by the men,
bers free of charge, thereby lessen
ing the expenses to considerable
degree. The site of the church is
probably the highest point in the
town Of Paris, and affords magnii-
cent view of miles and miles Of fertile
farms and tracts of inexhaustible
woodland.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05
DARING BURGLARY.
Grant County TTessurer's ssfo Broken open
aud hObbed-Io.s and Damage
abOnts ADO

LAST Wednesday night, Oct. Both
. gang Of burglar made a raid on
The County Treasury Jndgine
from appearances they first entered
the Catholic and Episcopal churches,
examined the sats If siver-ware
which they rejected rs only plated,
but obtained wax candles for further
operations They then entered he
two blacksmith shops Of NJ. Budd
and Mr. Pollock, and stole from the
former rasp, from the latter three
cold chisels, file, two mining picks,
two crowbars and two heavy sledge
hammers. They also furnished a
number of small wedges, of the best
siver-stoeI, Of their own make.
Thus equipped, they entered the
Treasurer's office through the Court
House window, by breaking a pane
and unfastening the sash. The safe,
used TO contain the treasury funds,
is one of Lilies make, a frame work
of wrought iron firmly embedded in
chilled cast iron; the shell of the
safe being cast solid, and fitted with
pair of heavy doors ofchilled iron.
The alleged hardness and toughness
OF this com bination of cast and
wrought iron gave most people con-
fidence in its strength to resist rob-
bers.
By using wedges and sledgos the
thieves succeeded in breaking one of
the doors at the corner, and Destroy
ing all the fastenings, hinges, bolts
and bars that held it in place. They
broke open the inner steel box and
took the trifing sum of money that
happened to be in the safe, viz: $50
in ten cent currency; $40 10 Is, 20 and
so cent pieces, and $40 in five cent
nickels, or about $50 in all. They
left pound or two Of copper coins,
and did no injury to records or pri-
vste papers They burned their wax
candles, pounded with sledges till
they spoiled them by bate ring their
face, beat the safe door to pieces,
gathered up the small change aud
left town unseen and unheard
Tie burglars knew how to enter
two churches and two smith shops;
where to get tools and whore parties
interested slept; they probably knew
our night Waterman was off du y
and that our citiz3ns slept sound!y.
Treasurer Mccartney was not
aware of the deed till 8 A. NJ. he
next day, when he entered he Off e.
We trust those who have criticised
him 40 severely because he deposited
funds in banks instead of keeping
them all in The County Safe, Will be
le~s troubled on tina point hereafter.
The principal loss is ho safe, which
cost The county about $3.50. II would
now make fro water trough for
the town pump, but We know no
other ule for it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05
In Memoriam.

WHEREAS. II hath pleased an A',w ise RAJ
Ter of the Universe in the dispensation OF his
Divine Providence 10 remove from our midst
our beloved brother Past Grand Elijah Mount
who although for many months an uncom-
planning sufferer ceased not to labor for the
welfare Of our order, until he ceased to live
and
WHEREAS, He was ever true in his friend
ships, warm in his attachments, faithful in
the discharge OF his duties, kind and OF mod
est, unassuming demeanor, he commanded and
possessed in the highest degree the esteem of
all who knew him. His love and yeneration
for the principles of the Order, was the ruling
passion Of his life, his exertions in its behalf
untlring, and 10 its teachings, he continued
steadfast unto the end;
WHEREAS, He was ever found among the
foremost and most ardent friends of any
measure which promised TO be interesting to
the order or beneficial to the brotherhood.
He was Christian faithful to his duty as
citizen and true Odd Fellow; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That in the death of Bro. Mount
our order has lost a useful member and
society good citizen.
RESOLVED, That we deeply feel the loss and
sympathiZe with his widow IN this hour OF
her great bereavement.
RESOLVED, That as a token of the respect
and esteem in which we held our brother the
usual badge of mourning be worn by the
brethren for thirty days.
RESOLVED, That copy of these resolu-
,ions be sent to the afflicted widow as an ex-
preston Of our heartfelt sympathy, and that
copy of the same be spread on the minutes of
the Lodge-and that copy Of the same be
sent to the Grant County HERALD for pubIi-
cation.
p. BARLEY,
+. +. GRANT,
J. ID. BROTHERS,
Committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05

The horse disease has appeared
at Dubuque.
Hon. E. b. WAsHBURN is at his
home in Galena.
THE knowing ones say that
Wisconsin goes 90 900 for Grant to-
day.
-THE editor Of the Prairie du
Chcin Union has seen an ear of corn
which contains over 1900 grains.
MR. G II. HAMsrREEr, of the
Waukou Io9O Standard, made US
pleasant call the other day.
Hon o. b THOMAS. Of Prii-
rio du Chen, has been doing most
effective work for the Republican
cause in Crawford County
-MR.J. p SMELK formerly of
this County, is the Republican Can
djdate for District Attorney in Iowa
County Dick Read is his oppo-
nent.
Rev. J. f. PoND, for many years
the pastor OF the Congregational
Church at P,attovillc, has removed
to Blagor, Maine, who're he has been
calad to anDw fold Of labor
Tue first Republican meeting
for II years was held at Highland
on Wednesday last. Captains w.
w. Likens and John T. Jones adj
dressed tho meeting.
"A LADY desires a situation as
teacher She holds third grade
certificate and can furnish good
recommendation as teacher Ap>
ply to Theodore Taylor, Mt. Hope.
SEND in the election returns
We hope to learn from every town
in tho county before the week closes,
40 that the full official report can be
published in the next issue Of the
Herald.
We devote much space this week
to matters relating to the symptoms
and treatment of tho horse malady
now prov aent in the western as well
a. eastern cities. The information
will bc useful to horse owners should
this disease spread TO the country
districts, ~ is feared
la there any prospect that the
muddy and uneven crossing, 1T the
corner just south of the Mansion
House, will be rendered decently
passablo? Those loose boards ly-
ing in muddy water have long
enough acted as force pump, to
eject mud upon the clothing Of those
stepping on them
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05

The election of Mr.. W. II. elise (RePub-
lican) 10 he Assembly is certain by $50 votes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05
Murray Agent-Last Notice.

propose visiting Grant County Wisconsin
in the interest of Mr.. Murray about the 25th
of November next, and may be found at w.
p. Dewey's Office in Lancaster Wisconsin for
two or three days.
This will probably be my last visit to Wis
consin as Mr.. Murray's Agent, and desire
and shall insist upon full and prompt payment
of all dues in Mr.. Murray's favor.
Parties, one and all, will therefore be in
readiness to close up their contracts with me,
as my instructions are imperative, and can
not grant auy further delays.
| give this timely Notice that all persons
interested may arrange and be in readiness to
meet me. II. ALLEN.
Agent for C. A. Murray.
22w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05
Closing 0ut-Last Chance to get Good
Farm on Terms of Easy Payment.

have for sale TWO Quarter Sections OF
beautiful Prairie Land, all improved and with
timber, situated in the town of Glen Haven.
Also one Quarter Section of unimproyed
Land in the Town OF Cassyille.
Terms of payment-20 per cent down and
the balance in ten years, annual payments and
annual interest at Seven (7) per cent per an
mum. II
Will sell in Eighty-acre tracts
Parties desiring any of these lands will do
well to give me an early call.
w. P DEWEY.
Lancaster Wis. Oct. oath 1872 22tf
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FOR SALE ON TERMS OF
EASY PAYMENT.

go ACRES Of new land in the town Of Cassville.
y will sell the north half ofsection2 town g. range
west-320 acres.
situston-one and half miles below the villsge Of
Csssville, and three miles from the Railroad depot
Buena Vista, Iowa.
Qusty-Rair unimproved-well watsred and easy
of access by good road and suitable for two good
farms.
Terms-20 per cent down. balance ia ten years.
annual payments at 7 per cent interest.
Will exchange the same for Lancaster village prop
erty at fair rates.
Any one wanting this land will do well apply
soon. WP DEWEY
Lancaster Sept. I'd. 1872 l5tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05

GRANT MEErGNd IN LANcAsTER.-
The Tanners hal grand frel pa
rade I'D the Grant aud Wilson
Cub rausine good rally last Sat.
uriay night. Afer the usual torch
light processi N and drill, the Court
room was completely flied aud Col
J g clark delivered fresh and
powerful argnm NJ against tho soph
ls'rias ot thu Greeley orators and
press Fac music was Of tho mar.
tial order, Mr. B. 5 Sumner playing
the fife. The audiences sat uuweari
ei to the close, and gsve tumultuous
cheers for the candidates aid the
speaker.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05
COLTS STRAYED.

GTRAYED away from the subscriber living In
- the town of Blue River. on or about the nrst of
June 1872 two year old colts described as follows
horse colt. dark bay. With bald face, and fore
head black tail and name; one mare COLT light
rel W it'll white star in forehead and white hind
foot, has breast caused by stick of wood.
Any body giving me Information that will lead to
the recovery of the cos, return them to me- will
receive $40 reward sny retu rnng Of them
will receive IS reward.
My address is Herman Rasquy, Muscod
Grant County Wis. Place OF residence mile north
Of Biue River Mills, on the road from the Mills to
Nf,a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05
Election Returns.

The Boards of election of the several towns
in Grant County are requested TO make their
returns Of the election to the County Clerk on
Wednesday, the day after election, in order
that an early canvass may be made. Under
resolution Of the County Board for 1871, those
making returns will be entitled TO a per diem
Of s.. 90, and travel fees. .
ADDISON BURR.
Chm Rep. Co. Cen. Com.
Lancaster, Nov. 4, 1872.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05
Dissolution of Copartnershin.

The copartnershp heretofore rvis,Ing between
Daniel r. Stevens an1 Joseph Zmm .isu, lumber
merchants n the village ~ Cs--vi j. Thu day dis
solved bv itual consent ard agr-amaat. All bust
ness pertai'ing 20 the conpasy win be settled by
s'eve's ~ RE mill. or by hi Sttarn han b.
ccnsi crate possible hut early ~ mu4 C. ncu-e
the set tInsntS. excepting undue not
The umh.r husin - viii bp rsrri a IN as usual by
Stevens. who being very thSn6fli for past favor.
cordially s"'irts your nqge g. he 'u'uro prom
iing u you viii sis-N- find friend at vow
service
DtNIFI srEvENs
JoSSPH 2 f"ERutN
CasSviIle May Sth. 1872. 5tpm6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-05
CALVES STRAYED.

GTRAYED from the subscriber residing ave miles
- south of Boscobel, on Crooked Greek, about the
middle of May last, six yearIing calves Ono steer
very dark brown, white mark face shaped like 0
Nat iron one brindle steer with small spot on face
one red steer with little white belly and face
black heifer line back little white belly and legs
one dark red heier, tip of tail white; one light red
heller, white belly hind legs and face Any one know
ing the whereabouts ~ these strays will be literally
rewarded for information 80 that can get thom NY
address is Boscobel. THOMAS REEVE
October II, 1872. 2Iwls