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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
The Abolition OF the Franking Priv
ilege.
A telegraph from Washington

A telegraph from Washington
sa,
"Ihe next ANIMAL report of the
Postmaster General promises to be
OF considerable interest, owing to
the manner IN which it will deal
with the results of the abolition of
the ranking privilege. Heads of
other departments regard the ex-
pertinent, as far as concerns public
business, inconvenient and expen-
sive. The Postmaster General will
combat this proposition, and will
urge that no change be made at
present, In order that thorough
test may be obtained. 1t is urged,
however, that the present system
IS beneficial chiefly to mail contract
ors, ana that it adds TO the postoffice
balance sheet at the expense of the
other departments. Most OF the
bureau officers will claim that the
appropriations for postage stamps
were insufficient, although the to,al
amount for the year was 81 865 600.
Ii Is not clear that the insufficiency
in the appropriation indicates q fail
ure in the system. La tho Cabinet
there is majority in favor Of re-
storing the ranking privilege to the
departments, and considerable dis
cussion has been had over the Post
master Generals deter mination not
TO recommend it,"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
The Cranberry in Wisconsin i,

This important branch of agricul-
tire, so lately come into general no.
tice in Wisconsin, may be classed
with the leading producing agencies
Of the state. In certain localities it
surpasses all others. One town in
Waushara county enjoyed a revenue
from the source alone in 1872,
amounting to larger sum than the
assessed valuation of the entire town.
ship for the same year. So great an
interest has arisen in this direction
that the attention of hundreds has
been turned toward the cultivation
of this fruit. There are many grounds
for the belief that it is one of the
best paying agricultural investments
that can be entered into. The COM
paritively small amount Of outlay
required to secure the considerable
returns, and the general certainty of
a crop, are Insignificant when COM
pared with the very large returns
that are sure to reward the more
generous and faithful care bestowed
upon their culture. Years ago, when
it did not pay the picker to carry
this fruit to market. the marshes
were regarded as so much waste
land to the state. To-day some Of
these marshes cannot be purchased
for one thousand dollars per acre.
The culture of the berry, as now
carried on, amounts to little more
than system OF drainage, so con-
struoted as to flood and drain the
lands at will.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

AN INDIAN MOUND OPENED. A
few days ago the men engaged in
building the road bed of the Green
Bay and Winona railroad, struck an
Indian mound near Arcadia. 1t had
been in view for some days, and no
little speculation was INDUCED in as
to what the excavation would devel.
op from this cemetry of the red man.
The discovery exceeded anticipations.
The skeleton Of an Indian was found
of such dimensions as TO indicate that
the frame must have been that Of a
giant. The jaw bone easily enclosed
the face of the largest laborer to be
found on the work. The thigh bones
were more like those of horse than
man, hair heavy and remarkably
well preserved. Pieces of the blaD-
ket in which the body had been
wrapped were taken out in a tolera-
bic stale Of presery alton. A mum.
Der of Mexican coins were also found.
The unusual size of the skeleton has
excited considerable interest, and
the curiosities will be carefully pre-
served for exhibition WinOnd Re
Publican.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
How Anna Dickinson Climbed the
Rocky Mountains.

A plain closely fitting corsage,
short skirt, extending just below the
knee, trousers wide at bottoms, a
few inches longer, blue stockings
with white arrow worked from ankle
up, low quartered shoes, like gem
tlemen's Oxford ties. Anna made a
Government pack mule feel that life
had no further charms, for she rode
to the top in the same style as her
escort Mercy and did she? To be
sure, mld4m and was none the
worse, we assure you. Her princi-
pal esquire seemed to think her in
excellent humOr, and that she was
behaving very well indeed, for, Lord
love US, she has the reputation of be-
ing terrific scold; and what voice
Some Of our party on the lake could
distinctly hear her as the party came
down the mountain, mile distant.
Canon Cty Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
Wonderful Productions.

In January, 1885 "Hovey's Seed.
ling Strawberry" was announced, Itt
virtues far surpassed its praise. 1t
vas quickly distributed all over the
nation, and reigned queen of good
strawberries for twenty-five years
when Wilson's Albany Seeding took
its place.
In March, 1885, we learned of a
new "Chiuese corn" A merchant in
New York found q few grains in q
tea box" Messrs. Thorburn, of New
York, grew them in their gardens at
Astoria; each seed grew stalk six
feet tall, with many branches, like a
tree, and produced numerous ears
upon each branch, and the plant oc>
cupied no more space than naked
stalk Of common garden corn; the
ears were sweet for green corn. It's
fame lasted three years. We have
not heard of it since, but it was sold
for twenty-five cents per ear the
first two years.
In 1886, the "Rohsn Potatoe"
was introduced. 1t was large, soft,
deep eyed and yellow feshed tuber,
scarcely eatable. 1t first sold for
twenty-five cents a tuber; came
down to five dollars q bushel, and
lastly for five dollars q barrel. 1t
got out of repute IN four years.
In 1897, tai, purplish, curled
Kale was introduced. The seeds
sold for ten cents each, or ter seeds
for a dollar. 1t was to grow five
feet high, with a head as broad as a
big umbrella, and the stalk covered
with small cabbage heads. Each
plant was to serve sheep all winter
forfood from its stalk, nd the head
would afford sufficient shelter; it was
TO occupy only the space Of a late
cabbage, it being biennial. Lasted
four years.
In 1897; the morris Multicaulis"
came forth. 1t was to make all Gull
tivators millionaires, and all our peo-
rle were to be clothed in silks and
satins. Old and young, rich and
poor grew it; others got silk worms
and fed them. The folly lasted four
years.
Ia 1887, the "Lawton Black berry"
sounded loud, and met q strong OPP
position, bat its superior virtues tore
ed it into general culture, aud is
still public favorite
The "Ailanthus tree" made a tre-
mendous noise about the same time.
1t was q saint, and called the stree
Of heaven" 1t is still in culture, to
the disgust OF all its owners.
About 1910, the "PauloWnia inn
perialis tree" made rustling sound,
threatening to drive all other trees
out of existence by its large, coarse,
ugly leaves. 1t is now out of favor.
In 1885, the Lore Apple (Tomato)
was first put into general culture and
use. 1t has proved TO be a great
blessing.
About 1888, the general bedding
of pear scions upon ounce root began
that has greatly promoted our
pear culture.
About 1910, the general budding
out of tender exotic plants began
that has increased taste for fori-
culture, and it is surprising now to
see the vast number of choice species
and improved varieties of ornamen-
tai plants now cultivated. The Cole
US, Achyranthus, and all the Sltrer-
leaued lass, are charming to mix
among the Towering classes. There
have not been many additions to the
sweet smelling class; but the species
and varieties are numerously grown
to afford pleasant perfume all over
the flower gardens. Ornamental
climbers have greatly increased, and
are very charming The Gardner'S
Monthly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

SS-A hard.shell Baptist minister in
Indiana, who married fortnight af-
ter his wife's death, made the follow
ing satisfactory explanation in the
pulpit the succeeding Sunday: 81
searched the scriptures Ginisees to
REVELATIONS and found plenty of prom
ises to the wider but nary a one to
the widerer. And so | took it that
the Lord didn't waste sympathy on
3 man when it was in his power to
comfort himself, and having first
rate chance to marry in the Lord
did so and would do so again. Be-
sides brethren, | consider that Patsy
was just as dead as she could be.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

sDr People in England are obliged
to be pretty careful what they write
upon postal cards. The vicar of a par
ish in Suffolk has been fined $50 and
costs for sending one of his flock p.
Z. upon which he was written down a
wicked lover of filthy lucre" because
he neglected to pay his Easter dues
for two years. People will do well
in this country to remember that a
written SANDER is libel, and that
to post it is at law quite sufficient
publication, notwithstanding the
pleasing fiction that nobody is
supposed to read postal card save
the person TO whom it is sent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
sUERIFF's OFFICE

Lancaster, Grant Co.. Wis. Sept. 10, 1873.
Pursuant 10 the above notice received from
the Secretary of State, general election will
be held in the several towns and election pre-
cincts ofthe county of Grant and State of
Wisconsin on the Tuesday succeeding the
first Monday being the fourth day Of Novem-
Der next, at which the following officers in
addition to those especially stated as above
will be elected
County officers in place Of the following
whose several terms will expire Dec. 81,
1873,
A State Senator ia place of j. c. Holloway.
A County Superintendent of Schools IN
place of w. H. H1lford.
Also members of the Assembly in place of
the following whose several terms Of office
will expire December, 3lst, 1873.
A member of the assembly in place of 7. G.
Stephens.
A member Of the Assembly in place Of
VIM. II. elise.
A member of the Assembly in place of
John Monteith.
A member Of the Assembly in place of c.
Hutchinson.
Said election TO be conducted, the votes can
yassed and returnes made pursuant to law.
T. CARRIER, Sheriff.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

BETTER LEFT II ON DEPosIT:-The
Fond du Lac Commonwealth states
that during the panic farmer drew
500 from the bank in that city, and
on his return home bid it in what he
deemed safe place; but on arising
the following morning be found that
some watchful rogue had taken it
Another case cited is that of q saloon.
keeper in the Fifth Ward, who drew
SSOO out of the bank and had his
pocket picked of the whole amount be,
fore night.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

We GUESS Nora Democratic
exchange says that the late Demo-
cratic, Liberal, Reform Convention,
was "the first great organized DEM
onstration of the honest and laboring
masses"-that's good. Let's see who
were the "nonest and laboriug mass
es" from this section. There was
that horny handed son of toll, J J.
Foote, of Ripon; that sun burnt la
borer Mich. Bohan, of Fon du Lac;
there was Farmer Bolens of the Ju.
neau Democrat land Farmer Burchard
who raised cloth in the Beaver Dam
Woollen Mill; and there was an emf
nent son of toll from Berling, who
had a hand ia the old Milwaukee &
Horizon Railroad business, and there
werc those honest old patriarcsh, 10
Wagner and Aaron Walters with
from $4,000 to $4,000 of old La
Crosse Railroad corruption bonds in
their pockets. Honest and laborinq
masses" that's rich - Brandon
Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

EFWhile President Grant was
attending the fair at Westminster,
Md, last week, poor old negro
woman grasped him by the hand,
and exclaimed with tears running
down her cheeks, "Thank God, Mas
ser, you added years to my life by
setting me free-you and Masser
Lincoln, and | pray for you, and
bless you every night Of my life for
doing that. God bless you, Masser
you and Lincoln. God bless you
both"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

h@-Life Insurance seems to have
passed the food tide, for the present,
in Massachusetts,. Twenty-one com.
panies have disappeared from the
field in the last FIVE years-mostly
new companies, struggling fiercely
against fate in q field that was over
full before they came. The sole and
sufficient explanation seems to be,
that the life insurance business was
overdone.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
'S erie Vol. %, NO. p
GLEANlNGS FROM THE STATE PRESS,

Mrs, Van Colt is conducting
revival at Beloit.
There are over 5000 granger
in Wisconsin who can vote.
Senator Baker has resigned hi,
position in the firm of j. /. Case a
Co.
A horse-thief detective assoca-
ton has been organized in Kenosha
County.
"A gathering of howlers against
secret societies will meet at Ripon
on the 22d inst.
"A La Crosse merchant is taking
wheat in settlement OF accounts and
for merchandise.
-Green Bay has an india rubber
boy. Last week he fell from the tor
OF a building forty feet without
breaking a bono.
Prof. R. B. Anderson, of the
State University, who has been ad.
sent in Norway since commence
ment, returned to his home last Sat-
urday night.
The Richland County Repubh.
can reports tat the attendance at
the county fair, held in that village
last week, wac large, the receipts
amounting TO over $500.
Major Martin, who was appoint
ed by Governor Washburn to in
spect the work on the Sturgeon Bay
ship canal, reports that one-fourth
OF il is completed, One-fourth OF the
land grant will therefore be given to
it.
-Messrs. Barnett T. Son, of the
Black Earth AdvertjSer, announce 10
their last issue that they will soon
commence the publication of a
monthly magazine, The first num-
Der will be issued in November.
The Hon. Philetus Sawyer has
disposed of GAO acres of pine land in
Oconto County, on Wolf River, for
$500, 900 or nearly $50 per acre. The
tract is estimated to have about IL
600, 900 feet OF merchantable pine
timber upon it.
At Appleton, notwithstanding
the fact that large number ofstores
have been erected during the pa st
year, there is a demand for more
store room than is to be had The
next building season will therefore
be busy one.
The Republicans of Juneau
county have nominated Hon. John
L. Kingston Tor the Assembly Hon.
John Turner, for District Attorney,
and Rev. A. o. Wright, for School
Superintendent, all gentlemen of
ability and prominence in the State.
The Bank Of Madison gives Of
fetal notice that its doors will be
closed until further notice, owing to
the impossibility of negotiating Sc
curlties, in order to control currency
for active business use. In the
meantime all the assets and securi.
ties will be held as now, and in any
event will be applied for the benefit
Of its creditors.
The Prairie du Chen Union re-
ports that since May last six bodies
have been recovered out of the river
at that place. Four of them have a
mystery connected with them,
which will probably never be un-
raveled Another body was found
afioat in the Mississippi opposite
Lower town on Sunday morning.
From the West Bend Democrat :
"Mrs. Sievers, mother in.law of j.
Regenfuss, we'll known business
man of that town, was bitten by a
rabid cat. Mrs. SEWERS was return
ing home from neighbours house
when the cat attacked her, and in
trying TO chase it from her she re.
ceived a bite on her finger. Signs
of madness manifested themselves
the ninth day after the occurrence,
and at the time the news Of the ter
rible fate of the woman, was report
ed to us, she was raving mad
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
Prairie Farm for Sale.

My 200 acre farm. 5ls miles south OF Lancaster Is
offered for sale easy terms on account Of poor
health desire 20 change my residence. The farm il
well improved and under high state OF cultivation
One hundred and ten pillow land; balance timber
and pasture Plenty Of water good rock dwelling
and large frame barn. shedding. cribs. Plenty OF
fruits large and small. The farm is conveniently To-
Gated mill and river and railroad markets En-.
quire Of John p Lewis, Lancaster, the subscriber
on the premises. VIM. p. stone.
Lancaster, sept. S. 1873. Ions
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
f~The President has annnnnne

"a TIE Fresluent has announced
his intention not to appoint Chief
Justice until after Congress assem-
bies. Senator Conkling, it is now
stated positively, does not want it
himself, but desires the selection Of
Ward Hunt. Pierrepont and Evarts
are both aspirants. At Washington,
the innerpolitical circles, tits thought
that the choice will be either Justice
Miller, OF Iowa, or Senator Howe, OF
Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

nA-The late rains have raised the
Chippewa River so that logs are run.
ming quite lively. There has been
q rise on Black River, and logs that
were hung up onWedgc's Creek,
and some other streams, are coming
out.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
For Sale

WORK HORSES. have six good work horses
from 70 years old which will sell cheap for cash
or on or months time, with approved note at 10
psr cent interest. W. WHITE
Lancaster Wis. Sept 20, 1873. lsv4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

H-The Supreme Court of Illinois
has decided that telegraph compan-
les are bound to transmit messages
correctly in the first instance, and
that an additional charge for repeat.
ing, TO insure correctness, is fraud
upon the public. A similar decision
has been given in Ohio.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
NOTICE.

DISSOLUTION OF PARrNERsHIP-The partner
ship heretofore existing between William Schmitz
and Franz Scherr in the Cassvlle Brewery, at Cass-
ville Wis has been dissolved by mutual consent OF
parties The business will hereafter be carried by
Franz Scher Who is hereby authorized TO receive and
receipt for all accounts due the old firm, and who is
also TO pay all debts Of the same
Cassville Sept. ~, 1873. WILLIAM SCHNITZ,
iTw6 FRANZ sCHERR
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

R@-A rather amusing indication of
the season was given last Sunday in
Danbury, when one of the congrega-
ton on being nudged with the CON-
tribution box abruptly cried out,
drop them melons, blast yel" Then
he awoke, looked around, blushed
and scooted,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
NOTICE.

owing TO the death cf Mr. Joel Pedlar, we com.
PEELED t. have a settlement OF all our book accounts
All persons knowing themselves ndebted 20 us BY
hook account or otherwise requested TO cali anC
settle the same without delay as we are determined
70 have a settlement with all our customers.
Dated British Hollow, Wis, Aug -, ls7S.
lSm3 PEDLAR PENBERTHY,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
NOTICE.

All persons knowing themselves indebted to "a
late firm Of Schmitz scherr AZ the Cassville Brew
cry either by note book account will please tax
notice that all such accounts are in my hand for col
lection, and must be attended 70 soon 20 save cost
Dated Cassville October S, 1878.
cove JOHN II. c. sNECLoDE. J. P.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
n,aERANK or BosCoBEL Is PREPARED TO DO A

fhNNE NNNh Qf NNNAUbhls 10 lhhI ANN ~ ~ =
| GENERAL Banking ana Exchange Business; buy and
coll Gold Silver aud Government Bonds, Discount
Notes receive Dep0st- and transact all business
trusted to H. ctrr Drafts and Letters Of Credit fur
uish,d on an the principal Banks and Bankers Of Gu
rome ana the Oriun Agency tor the National lane Of
Steamships tl aud from Europe, Through tickets
from Liverpool Queenstown and London 10 Boscobel
Wisconsin 81 40; from Hamburg, Antwerp and Hay.
&c. 60 Hoscohcl SO 40 from Bremen, Norway, Paris,
SWEDEN. To- Bo,cshei 500 40 Children under u years
half fare Infants under ono yenI, s.. For further
information apply 60 u McSPADEN, Agent 25-t
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
NOTICE.

Persons Knowing themselves indebted 20 me are
hereby notified that will be in Potosi January LIST
1874 FOR ONE WEEK. All owing me mnst paw il
full 20 DR.. +. l.. GRAHAM
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
DENTAL.
HOTELS.

nRFE COOMEs, DENTIST. BOslOBEL. Wis
~ once over Sawyer fayors store Can be found
during hours from A. TIL 2. NJ. 23-4l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

HODGES McCARN, BANKERS AND DEALERS
III ia Exchange and Government Securities Platte.
willie, Wis Particular attention given 10 Collections
and proceeds promptly RENTED on day OF payment
Refer 10 Horny Clews Co.. ~ Y: T.. Elgorton N. "
Second National Bpnk, Chicago, National Bank OF
Gacna. 1880
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
WANTED |

Miller 10 take charge Of custom mill. Apply TO
Alex Mckenzie Cassvills Mills, Csssyile, Grant Co
VIE km4ss ALEX MCKENZIE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
Lancaster wis Sept %. 1873. v F. F.R KINNEY

V. +. Kinney would have you notice further that
from and after November lst 1873, he will sell no
goods credit. Believing that READY PAY and
SMALL PROFITS is the only true principal upon
which 20 do business, he will in 80 days mark his
goods down 70 nearly ono-haf their present profits
aud sell for CASH or PRODUCE, only To those
wishing 60 adopt the Ready Pay system before Nov,
LIST 1873 liberal discounts will DO m AIDE. lSw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
BANKS.

EIBsr NATi OEALBANK or BosCoBEL, 1ANT
i Go. Wis A II Meyer, Cashier, Is. NJ. Coates, Pres,
DrUct0rs-B. NJ Coates. j. II. Sares Edward Meyer,
Geo. =. udebnnd, Joseph Walker Transact a CEN
eral banking Business, buy and sell Government Sc
curiues, cold, silver. Bullion sc. Draws direct on
all the principal cities Of Germany England, Ireland
Scotland, Scandinavia, France, Italy the Orient and
Australia Special attention given 20 the collection
Of monies and legueies in foreign countries Passen
ger Tickets Tor lnmRn aud duyOn Lines, 25-i
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given that Anton Schmtt and ".
Kinney, Of the firm Of schmitt Kinney, have
this day, by mutual consent of both arties dissolv-
ed partnership Anton Schmitt will take the store at
Fennimore whore he will conduct the business as
heretofore " +. Kinney will keep the store in Lam
caster All accounts belonging 30 the late firm Of
schmitt q Kinney must be settled Immediately -
Those in FennmOre will settle at Pennimore, and
those in Lancaster at the Lancaster store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

pARBER A CLEMENTsON. ATTORNEYS AND
ID Councillors AZ Law Lancaster, via. viii practice
ia all state courts; will buy aud sell lands, pay tax
e. obtain land patents, bonnties pensions and other
claims against the Government. 1890
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

DLOOMINGTON HOTEL, MARK HADLEY, PRO.
ID prictor. tSuccessor 70 Sine WoodhOusc Bloom.
ineton, via. Every atten ton paid 20 guests. Rooms
ga good order and stablng attached. 1880
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

DELLA BEEBE ATTORNEYS AND COUNsELLORs
- ~ Law, and denera Business Agents, Platte
vile, Wis, 1880
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

HUMPHREY CLARKE, BANKERS. BLOOMING
~ ton, Wis. Buy and sell Gold and Government
Bonds aud Eastern Exchange. Prompt attention Civ
ola 10 collections az all points and the payment OF
tax,.. Deposits received aud loans negotiated. Ad-
yaucts made upon approved securities, Interest al
lowed special deposits AZ best current rates. 1880
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

british HOLLOW UNION HOTEL, JOHN R. STE.
} yrns. Of Brtish HooV having now purchased,
nKcd and newly furnished tho above hotel is now pre-
pared 81 accom- modate guests with well furnished
tuuu.s good aired beds, and table VOL provided,
which cannot be surpassed. 24-2l