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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
The Duty Of Voters.

There is large class of men who
are accustomed to boast oftheir lack
OF interest in politics, and who seem
to regard themselves as especially
merltorious because of their uncoD.
cern. They think that they have
performed the whole duty Of citizen
snip, II they pay their taxes, do not
infringe the criminal code, and per-
haps vote at Presidential election.
For corrupt legislation and official
dishonesty, these men conceive that
'hey have no responsibility; and
when corruption and frauds are
brought to light, though they never
bear Part in the discovery, they
are loud in their denunciation of
those whom they are pleased to call
party men, and whom they in some
inscrutable manner conceive to be
the responsible persons.
These men would be model sub
jects of a Russian autocracy, or a
Persian despotism, where non.inter-
ference in state affairs is enjoined,
but as citizens of republic whose
cardinal principle is government
OF the people, for the people, by the
people" they are essentially lacking.
In this nation each citizen has def.
mite duties TO perform, definite
part to play in the making, interpre-
t4tion and execution Of the laws.
lie is one of number of equals who
have united for certain definite ends,
and in assuming citizenship he has,
tacitly, at least, pledged himself TO
do bis part. At the polls, in tie
primary meetings, at all places
where he can use his voice and bis
vote, it is his duty to do so; and only
in the conscientious discharge oftbis
duty can he find RELIEF from respon-
sibility for fraud and dishonesty in
the conduct of public affairs. When
a man of this class is heard denounc.
ing corruption and condemning poll
ticians, it would be pertinent in-
quiry, to ask him what he had done
to prevent it. When he is complain
ing Of excessive taxation, opp es-
s've monopolies, or political rascal
ity, he should be asked what he had
done to reduce taxa ion, or to defeat
monopoly, and enforce honesty.
1t is said that grumbling is an in-
h9rent prerogative Of every English
man. However this may be, it is
not a right of any American who
stays away from the polls. Among
the many evils that at present af-
flicts Us, not the least is the want Of
intelligent interest among the voting
masses. lot the voters of this State
take warning by the result OF the re
cent lection in Iowa, Ohio and
P1nasylvania, and not fail in this
most important duty OF voting.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
SHERIFF'S SALE-BoRN, ct a,

Judgement Of Foreclosure and Sale, State of wis
eehsln County of Grant-ss, Circuit Court -
george Page, Plaintiff, against Christien Born and
Emilia Bern, his wife II. Reeder and George W.
hyiahd John c. Holloway, partners, doing bus
ipaFe npdnr. 20 ~ -
Holloway, defendants.
By virtue and in pursuance of judgment and or
ueI OF I9rsoi"sure anu SALE rendered in the above
entitled action, by said Court at the September term
1873, thereof, on the Z4th day of September 1873
snail, on Saturday the 9th day OF December A d
1873. at one O'Clock in the afternoon at the front
door the Court House. in the Village of Lancaster
IN said county offer for sale and sell at auction
LOT CASH the following described mortgaged premises
ua'eu' Ilng ana oeins IN the county of Grant and
state OF Wisconsin. to wit: The East hale Of the
north west quarter and the West half OF the North
East quarter Of Section thirtytwo 1927 inTownship
nVs'9J norm Of Range two 81 West containing one
hundred and sixty acres Of land be thesame more
Dated at the Sheris Office, in the Village of Lam
caster, this 10th OF October. 1875. T. CARRIER
sheriff of Grant County Wis
BUSHNELL CLARE PIfs Attys. 2iws
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
Brandon for the Assembly.

The nomination of William Bran
don,of Smelser, for the Assembly from
the 1st district gives universal salts.
faction. Mr.. Brandon come to this
county about thirty years ago, and
his record Us q man and a citizen, is
of the most enviable character. He
has long been 8 member Of the Re-
publican party, and is eminentIy a
man of sterling common sense sound
views and practical ability. He has
served the county upon the
Board of Supervisors five different
wears, and has twice represented his
district in the Assembly, where his
course was such rs to leave no doubt
that if again elected, he will do his
utmost to please his constituents.
The nomination is peculiarly hap
py one from the fact that it will do
much to allay the feeling of estrange-
ment which has heretofore prevailed
between different sections of the
first district
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
rs BIRDsALL.

Ia Pro6ate-Grant County Court, In the matter ~
the Estate OF James Birdsall, decessed
% reading ana n ing the petition Of Oliver Patch
o. Dubuque, iowa, representing among other things
mar Jam eirdBa'i, late OF the county Of Gram on
the oth DAY OF Augd't, 1873, at Potosi Grant
county d,ed interstate leaving goods, chattes and
e,tate within this ate and County ana that ~
sara pett"ner 10 Guardian OF the miDor her Of said
deceased, aud praying that administration Of said
Estate be 10 Charles Vincent X aated
at Is ordered that petition be heard bef,ra h.
'udge oil TINS Court on Monday, the seventeenth dev
oil Novemo 1873, at one O'Clock p NJ at La1
caster in said County u
ordered that notice thereof be given e. the
here OF said deceased aud all persons inters
~ phsHlhbs cory OF shis order FIR three su, es
" eks PRIOR 10 sid day OF hearing in ths 80
CouDty II ra d, a week new-paper printed and NH
hshed at Lancaster ia said unit
~ tn court Nm. McGONIGAL countv J,do
Dated at Lancaster, Wis, the 2ist d., Of Octn6a,
A d 1878. - y 0O'o -,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
NATIONAL THANKSGIVING
Proclamation by the President.

BY As Pysndsnt 81 the GATED States Of America
The approaching close OF another year brings with
II tho occasion for renewed Thanksgiving ana &C
knoWedg cement 20 the Almighty Ruler OF the Uni
verse Of the unnumbered mercies which ne has De
slowed upon Us. Abundant hsrvssts have been
among the rewards Of industry With local eIcep-
lions health has been among the blessings enjoyed
Tranquility At HON and peace with other nations
have prevailed Frugal industry IL regsining ia
merted recognition, and Its mertted rewards
Gradually, but under the Providence OF ood surely
as vs. trust the Nation IL recovering from the finger
ing results Of dreadful civil strife For these aud
a tho other merciea vonchsaied, II becomes us as
people u return heartfelt and grateful acknowledge
ments and with our Thanksgiving We may unite
prayers for the cessation Of local and temporary sui
fsrina.
therefore recommend that on
Thursday, the 9Tth day OF November next,
tho people meet in their respective places Of worship;
70 make their acknowledgements 20 Almighty God
Tor His bounties and His protection and 20 oner TO
Him prayers for their continuance.
In witness whereof have hereuntO set my hand
and caused the seal Of the United States TO be aAK
I'd.
Done at the city Of Warrington, this l4th day
OF October, In the year Of our Lord 1873, and
OF the Independence Of fhs United States the
ULYSSES 8. GRANT.
BY the President;
HAMILTON PIsH, Secretary OF State,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
ESTAT E-MURRAY.

10 the Matter of the Real Estate of William Mprrrv
deceased In Probate, Grant County Court-oct'
On reading and filing the petition of Sally Murray
"lHow OF SAID deceased, and Isaac C. Murray and
others chidren and heirs at law of said deceassd
presenting that William Murray late Of said conn
", dled seized OF the following lands in the County
OF Grant ana state of Wisconsin. TO witt The North
half OF the North East quarter of Section twenty
eight Iol and the south half Of the South East omar
ter OF section twenty-one (2l) and the West half Of
the south Vest quarter, and the South West quarter
OF The North West quarter OF Section seven
"a All IN Town four ~ North Of Range FIVE (5l West
ana that said widow has not had her dover in said
Real Estate assigned and set of 70 her and said
heirs at law of said deceased pray that Commission
erN be appointed to sdmeasure and set OFF said dover
aud maze partition OF the balance Of said Rea, Es
tate betwsen the heirs of said deceased
Ii IS ordered that the of said petitions he
heard beore the Judge Of this Conrt at the Probate
oniee ia Lancaster in said County, on Monday the
18th day of Novemb Der, d 1873, at one O'clock In
the afternoon Of said day
IL IS further ordered that notice Of said ap LEGATION
ana hearing be given to all persons Interested by
pubshns copy OF this order for three successive
weeks PRIOR TO said day Of hearing in the Grant
county Herald weekly newspaper published AZ
Lancaster, in said County.
Dated Lancaster, October 2lst 1873
El"5 WIN McGONIGAL, County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
How they are Snubbed.

The Liberal Republican movement
was organized in hope Of the co op-
GRAFTON OF the Democracy. That
hope is now entirely dissipated.
The masses of the Democracy where
there j. organization will not frater-
niz with politicians who have Meth
err character nor influence, and the
lea lers dare not form alliance with
them. The elections Of the past
prove this. The California Democ-
racy will have none of th9m. The
New York Democracy give them
the cold shoulder. Excepting the
Milwaukee NeioS the Wisconsin De-
mocracy have kept clear Of them.
Now in Ohio, since the election Of
q Democratic Legislature there, the
Cincinnati Enquirer, the leading Or
gan Of the Democracy in that State,
boasts that the ticket was straight
Democratic, and is encouraged to
predict that nothing but superhu.
man efforts can prevent Democrat.
ic success at the next Presidential
election Liberalism is secuted by
this old Bourbon in these contempt,
nous terms: "A party whose be-
ginning was foolishness and whose
end ia nothingness, has been taught
a useful lesson"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

ps- The question of what consti-
tutes a bankrupt has just been settled
by Judge Drummond, Of the United
States Circuit Court of Illinois In
case just concluded, Judge Dram
mond decided that any man who,
without any legal reason, refused
payment of his paper for two weeks,
may be, under the law. adiudged IA
bankrupt. He must satisfy the court
that he isJustified in Withholding pay
ment. His mere caprice or unwilling.
ness TO psy will not prevent his being
adjudged insolvent if the refusal to
honor his promise to redeem extends
over fourteen days. This decision, if
concurred in by other authorities,
will have the effect of Fastening set
Elements in time to come.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
The Producer all Right.

The producer will be found to be
all right. Our vast surplus we still
have; Europe wants it all, and must
have it. at remunerative prices. The
presen' arrangement has depressed
prices, but as | believe, but Temporal
riIy, and my advice to the farmer
would be, after paying his most
pressing debts, to hold his
productions until matters are more
settled aud the future better assured
There is little occasion for panic in
Legitimate business, and instead OF
tanning the flames OF distrust, every
good citizen should endeavor to re.
assure his neighbor and restore con-
fidence in business. -GcU WaShburR.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
A RECOMMENDATIONS

Grant Couaty, Town Of Wingville-ss In Justice
Court To John $. Tuttle.
1ou are hereby q titled that a warrant Of attach.
ment has been issued against you and your propertv
attached to satisfy the demand OF Joseph H. Lincols
amounting 20 the sum OF $3.50.
Now. unless you shall appear before j. N Keith
Justice Of The Peace, in and for said County Al his
once In said town, on the sth day Of November d
1919 az TIVE O'Clock in the afternoon judgment will
De rendered against you and your property sold 10
Dated, October IL, 1873 aIv2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

y The Racine Journal states
hat Mr.. Baker, the Republican can.
didnte for Lieutenant-Governor is
not the owner of dollars worth of
stock in any railroad company, and
is in no manner under any obligation
to any such corporation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

S@- The Pre- sident has caused an
order to be issued from the War d =
partment giving full pardon to all
d4serters who may return TO duty
on or before the 1st of January next,
and who may serve faithfully during
the remainder Of their term of enlist.
mpTt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
ESTATE MURRAY.

IN Pro- ate-Gi ami County Court, In the pAttar n
the Estate OF William Murray, deceased
On reading and ming the petition Of Stanton A
Campbell, Administrator Of the estate ~ Iv sGn n
Murray, deceased representing among otter tbinys
that he has fEly administered said estate and nTa
ing that time and place be fixed tor .x,mininP a
allowing his account of his administration
IL IS ordered, that said account be examined nv the
Judge OF this curt, on Monday the 18th day Of No
yember, next ensuing, at the Probate ONCE IN In
caster in said County " ~
And it is further ordered that notice thereof be
gwen to al persons interested, by publishing copy
day Of hearing, in the Grant County Herald week
ly newspaper, printed and published at Laneaster
la said County. By the Court,
VIM. Mc60NIGAL, county judge
1873 'O' % -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
asg@The DUTY of the citizen Is n

seb- The duty OF The citizen IS not
wholly performed by the election Of
good men TO office. Continued
watchfulness over the public inter
ests is needed. A cordial support OF
every measure tending to secure
good government is an ever.present
duty, which should never be neg
lected. The election of good men is
an all-important duty to render
them the proper support is a duty
no less binding.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

pdr Evidences are multiplying
every day that the so-caled Reform
nominations fall fiat on the State.
Farmer Taylor, instead of proving
strong before the people, as was ex-
pected, is exactly the reverse. WASH
burn is leading him every where, if
appearances indicate anything.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

s@ Sam S. Fifeld, of The Ashland
Press, has been nominated for mem
Der OF the Assembly. in the district
comprising Ashland, Burnett. Bar.
ron and Polk counties, whose MEM
Der for number of years has been
Hon. Fl. d. Barron.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

say Bazaine who was appointed a
Marshal of France by Louis Napol,
con, and who commanded at Metz
in 1870, during the Franco, German
war, is now being tried at Versail-
les by court martial for his sur
render of that fortress to the Ger
mans.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

R.The number of Subordinate
Oranges up to Oct 10, is give n at g.
722 Iowa had 1905 Missouri 839.
Illinois 642 Kansas sos, Indiana 403,
Minnesota 455. Mississippi 1888, Ne,
braska 327, Wisconsin 20S.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

WArsoN,-Col.GInty, of the Chips
pewa Herald has the following to
say of the Republican Nominee for
tho Assembly in this District: THE
Republicans of the Second district of
Grant county have selected Mr..
Thomas Watson as their candidate
for the Assembly This nomination
could not be improved upon. Mr..
Watson is an industrious go ahead
farmer, and was a good soldier in
the late war. Success to you, Tom"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

UNITARIANs The Wisconsin Uni
tartan Conference is to hold it, an
nual session 10 GAINESVILLE, common.
cling on Tuesday, oct. 2 aud con-
tinuiug three days. The programme
includes the names OF we'll known
Western preachers; also many i'm
portant and attractive subjects for
for discussion. Rev. Robert Collyer
will deliver the opening sermon, and
it is expected that the Rov. Mr.. Saw.
age, who has recently gone from the
Congregationalists 70 the Unitarians
"a man Of power and eloquence-
will also take part 10 the proceedings.
The closing lecture will be given by
Julius Ferrette, ex>BishOp of the
Greek church. This conference prom
Uses profitable and pleasant occas-
ion to the liberal churches of the
Northwest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

Pining, sickly women should
go to Colorado il they want health
and strength. Mrs. Prather was not
able TO sweep her own room when
she lived in Ohio. but the other day,
after living in Colorado one short
yesr, she chased her husband half q
mile with pitchfotk
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
NOTICE.

TO Debtors to the late firm Of Pittman
d Nc Williams:
Having sold out our branch store in Fenni-
more we would earnestly request an early
statement of all accounts due our Fennimore
Store, as we must have our books closed up.
You can pay to A. I. Yielding, Fennimore.
or 10 our store in Bosoobel
PITTMAN McWILLIAMS.
Boscobel, June 5, 1873. OFF
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
NOTICE.

Is hereby given that nave this dty seld ont my
store in Potosi TO " H. Hunt The entire business
wiz ne carter be carried GU at the old stand by him
Former patrons will mud in my successor one who
VIII De ever ready 10 sell goods for ready pay as low
a. the lowest All persons indebted TO me will find
.her accounts in his hands. he is fully empowered
T" make az COLLECTIONS and pay all my insebtedness
Potos, Oct. To- 1873 2iwe n HINT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

D9r The best proof that can be Civ
en- Of the wisdom of che financial
policy OF the Government under q
Republican administration, is found
in the fact, that while the best stocks
in the country were seriously at
fected by the recent panic, United
States bonds were worth their face
in gold.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

tR- The Philadelphia Press says
Presidential candidates for 1876
Oliver Perry Morton, James G.
Blaine, William Tecumseh Sherman,
Charles Sumner, George S. Bout.
we'll"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
PATRONS OF HUsBANDRY Mr.. &

PATRONS OF HUsBANDRY. Mr.. &
Il Morrow, Of the Western Farmer,
in his address before the Dane eoun-
ty agricultural society, said: The
greatest danger to this movement is
from within-not from without. Ii
1T fails of doing good it this inter.
est in the questions discussed die
away, leaving farmers in no better
condition than before, it will be be
cause they have consented to
be led either by narrow minded inn
practicable men, seeking blindly a
good end through inadequate means,
or else by hypocritical, vicious men,
seeking only their own advancement.
Something more than zeal IS need
ed in a leader; something besides
protestatiOn Of interest may be need
ed to prove sincerity. There are all
ready too many such would. lead
ers, bringing contempt on the cause
they profess to advocate, by their
pretentiOus ignorance, their indis-
criminate denunciation and their
empty threats. We ed here, as 10
every discussion, full aud accurate
information careful study Of each
question, anxious only to find the
truth, and a Willingness to hear and
do full justice to the other side"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
AUCTION SALE.
The undersigned will sell at public auction OF
SATTRnAY N0NRMREp 1A-o

Inc Undersigned VIII sell at public auction on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER /, 1873
on his farm "a miles below the village of Cassvi,t
the following property.
three year old Colts two year old Colts 2 year
ing Colts, past; Mich Cows; fat Cow; three
year old feifeis; two year old Heifers; 1 yearing
heiler brood Sows and their Pigs Ia TAT Hogs: Is
shoats set of Bot sleighs. Also Plows HaTrows
aud other farming tools too to enurnerate
Also, large lot OF Household Furniture. Will also
oppose to sale on Gasp terms the E4 of Sec 81 T. g.
Il. .. Sale TO commence At A. NJ.
TERMS All sums Of 10 or less, Cash; en- all sans
over ten Dollars, years time will be- given on ten
per cent interest bearing notes with approved security
Cassviile oct. TO- 1873. WILLIAM MJEIIER
{. SurCtOde
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

The following property:
Brood Mare Span Males; Span Spring Colts:
l fearling Mule; Sucking Mule Colt; 3 Mich Cows
three year old Heifer two year old steers;
yearhng Heifer; Spring Calves; 800 lickens; q
Turkeys; 40 Ducks and Geese 1875 bushels Of Corn u
shoats, ! Sow. Household Furniture including Blu
reaus. hairs, Tables Stands &C
TERMS.-All sums of $40 end under. Cash. Lll'oyeI
IL months time secured note at 10 per cent pei
cent Discount for cash. A. Ii ROBERTS
Beetown, Wis, Oct 20, 1873 2lw2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
REPUBLICAN, TICKET.

REPUBLICAN, TICKE j.
FOR GOVERNOR,
G. @. WASHBURN,
Lieut. Governor, ....~ROBBRT ". BAKER.
Secretary Of stats,...~BPHRAIM W. YOUNG.
State rreauursrr........OLR c. JOHNSON.
Attorney esnsral,.....LBANDKR p. FRIsBY
State superintendent, ROBERT GRAHAM.
Immigration Comm, eco. p. LINDMAN,
For State Senator,
JOHN G. HOLLOWAY,
For County superintendent sfschoOls,
q. M. GUERNSEY.
For AssemblymAn, 1st District,
WILLIAM BRANDON.
FOR AsssmbIyman, I'd District,
THOMAS WATSON.
For AsssmbIyuAn, "a District,
JONATHAN b. MOORE
Fer AssembIymsn, Ath District,
ROBERT GLENN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

tR-lt is said that the country
now consumes nearly four hundred
thousand postal cards per day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

SEA boiler factory is to be start.
cd a. Grand Rapids.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

the to lowing property:
Il head It Sheep to be sold in lots of five and ten
o suit purchasers 10 mead 0; Cattle four years
old aud three year old steeSs. The remainder Cows
and ueIfers
TERMS Cash or approved notes for IL months
with Interest at per cent Sale commence at one
o'cUcA PM
JOHN McGoNEGAL
Beetown, Get, 20, 1873. 2Iwz
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

esA- The water of the artesian well
in the Capitol Park al NJ olson has
been anall zed and found to p sses~
mlnera properties similar 10 lbe
b ihesd SPRINGS a. Waukcsha
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
AUCTION SALE.
THURSDAY NOV. ). 1873.

The subscriber will sell at public auction at b
residence miles south Of BeetOwn. on the dlace 70
merry known as the Worfold Place" on
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23

SWITCHES AND CURlS
AUCTION SALE.
saturday, November Sth,

The undersigned will sell at public auction on his
farm on "Hackett" 2s mics North of the village OF
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-10-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HAMMER and TONGS

Having engsged No sheer, Of 81 years expert
euce. wi assure my customers thsf will he XII Dig
treated aud borses well shod aud not pounded with