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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
The Fourth at Ebenezer.

Although tho morning shower
hinderod the people from assembling
at the appointed hour, nevertheless
by / o'clock, full representation of
the Montfort and Ebenezer Sunday
Schools had assembled upon the
ground, on which tho Camp Meeting
of the Northern portion of the Miner
al Point District is to be held, COM
mencipg September 3rd.
The martial music on this occa.
sion was furnished by the Wingville
Band, and the vocal by the Montfort,
assisted by the Ebenezer choir, and
led by Mr.. Harrison, of Lancaster,
and Taylor, of Montfort. This part
of the exercise was a credit to all.
The company was called to order
by the President of the Day, Mr.
James Heathcote, and Mr.. Ellis offer
or an appropriate prayer. After
singing, and the reading of the Dec.
laration, Rev. A. Lewis, of Montfort
was introduced, who interested us
with few remarks 10 regard to the
manly boldness with which the sign
ers Of the Declaration made known
their rights; dwelling more at length
on the privileges of free people an
the progress they had made inside o
one hundred years.
Then followed Mr.. Hoskins, ant
Others, giving many words OF en-
couragement.
The remainder of the day was &C
cuped in general interchanging o
ideas, swinging and dcvouring tn
confect;oneries that had been pre-
pared for the occasion, and ere SO
was hid by the vesper, each began t
repair to their respective homes, sat
isfed that the people of Montfort AM
| Ebenezer can mako a picnic both in
structive and entertaining. .. Z.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
Obituary.


Died Cuba, Allegauy county N. T., on Friday June
z0tn, MATHEW VAN VLsCE, aged s. years, months
and days.
The deceased was a..conparstive stranger in
Cuba, having been ameng US only since last
fall, when he came on a visit 10 bis daughter,
Mrs: John w. Bradley, expecting soon to
leave for 81. Louis, where he intended TO take
up his residence. Soon after his arrival he
was taken sick, and has not bee n able to pur-
sue his journey since that time.
Mr.. Van Week was born in Fulton, 0swe-
90 county, in this State, and during his life
has been very active business man, having
been largely engaged in lead mining in Grant
ouniy, Wisconsin, where he accumulated a
large fortune, which he lost about fourteen
years ago, in an attempt TO find lead under the
leads which he had already worked and ex-
hausted.
In 1879 the deceased patented the "van
Week Patent Spring Bed" and since that
time has been engaged in introducing his in
ventloD, being held in check most of the time
by i'll health, brought upon him by injuries
received from fall in the lead mines about
seventeen years ago
The deceased was well and fayorably known
in Wisconsin, where he had relatives as well
as friends, the Hon. J. Allen Barber, BROTH
er-in-law, being included in the number.
Mr.. Van Week was an exemplary man and
citizen, OF good, temperate habits and pure,
every day life. He was buried by the Ma
sonic fraternity, large number from Cuba,
Friendship, and adjoining lodges being pres
ent. Rev. G.. b. Gardner, of the Presbyteri-
an Church, conducted the religious services.
The family and friends have our sincere
sympathy in this their trial.
-G1ba, ~ r, Herald
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
Mccormick on the Grange Question

EDITOR TRIBUNE As find that rumor
has been started, and gained hold upon the
minds of some farmers, that Mccormick s.
Bro. will not sell to Farmers Oranges, | will
publish their own words as written by them
March LIST, 1873. Much has been said to the
injury of Mccormick & Bro. by opposition
agents much has been published as coming
from them, which they never wrote. as proof
thereof please read the following:
PATRONS OF HUsRANDRY
Which, We believe, are secret orders of Farm
ers organized for mutual benefit and protect
ion, are multiplying at rapid rate over the
land, and we are in daily receipt of letters
from agents and others seeking advice about
them.
We are satisfied that these Farmers Clubs
will be productive of much good, and where
ever monopoly or extortion exists 1--WE hope
they will strike hard blows.
We are willing TO aid these cooperative as
socatioHs all we can consistently, with due
regard 10 our own interests.
We, therefore, give the following order.
that where an agent can sell FIVE or more Ma
chimes to Farmers Oranges, for cash down,
making one transaction OF the sale, an abate-
ment of S. 90 on each machine be made from
can see that the note Of farmer who is a
Patron TO Husbandry is no more valuable to
us than that OF one who ingores the order.
We must also decline making any abate-
ment on any account whatever, except as
above stated. To be honest we must be uni
form in our prices to all. Most of our agents
sell for us Oh salary, and their services are as
essential in such an extended business, as that
of the mechanics who make the machines.
The Reaper trade is open 20 so much comns-
tition and is so iercely contended for by rival
manufacturers that prices are now at bottom
figures, and the Farmers, therefore. will find
it more profitable to seek for monopoly and
extortion where it really exists.
Agents are requested and INVITED 10 cores
pond with us regularly, and any further advice
required will be freely given besides we need
constant and regular advice as TO the growing
crops, prospects for the sale, and movements O.
the opposition Manufac turers aud Agents.
Yours truly,
c. H. MCCORMICK & BRO.
| also wish to have is understood that th,
cash price of our machines have been reduced
so that combined Advance, with two cut
| ter bars, two sets of knives, and two rate:
of motion-one for reaping and one for now
| ing-will cost only SlS250, when Dough
| by club of five or more, all at the sam,
\ time and paid for in cash. For a single Ad
vance reaper, self-raker, when bought a
above, Sl57.50. For our Prize Mower, wheI
bought as above, sl07.50, with actual freight
added.
1t may appear TO the advantage of all 10 bu,
Of Mccormick & Bro., even the Oranges. an
il there are any Oranges that do not hea
from me they will please address,
c. H. RUSSELL,
| General Agent,
p. O. Drawer 81 Mineral Point, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
The Hazel Green Races.

There Was a large gathering oil
people at Hazel Green to witness the
races on Friday and Saturday, and
Notwithstanding the rain the pro-
gramme was carried out in time and
each and oil enjoyed themselves in
the language OF Shakespeare, "excel.
lently we'll" The races were well
contested and the utmost harmony
and good feeling prevailed through.
out the day.
The first thing on the programme
was scrub race, OF half mile and re.
peat for which there was four entries;
won by GilIett's Sorrel DIR. Cronan's
Harry Miller coming in second.
The second race was mile heats,
best two in three, for which the fol-
lowing put in al appearance: Dug
gan's grey mare, Ivanhoe, Craw ford,
Mills & Company's horse and Phil
bps Ringbone. This was a very ex-
citing contest, and was won by Ring
bone, the Company" taking two
heats.
The third race was won by Lady
Henry Prairie Lilly second, Buck
eye Maid, third, and Dolly Warden
coming in last.
On Saturday there was some ex-
citing sport, the CHEF interest center
ing 10 the colt rsce for which an ex~
ira purse was raised. This was q
mile and repeat, and the honors were
carried off by Jim Ernest's mare,
Crawford 4 Co.'s nag coming in Sec
ond.
Another half mile and repeat
"brush" took place which resulted in
victory for Gillett's horse over one
New Diggings.-Galena Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
Notes about Jamestown-

franklin I.yster, Esq, writes us
from Jamestown-
mo demonstrations were made to
celebrate the Fourth in this locality.
A cotlIlion party at L.. W. Sisson's
10 the evening was we'll attended.
Business not active but our mer.
chants are having fair trade in
produce.
Crops Of all kinds are as good as
could be asked tor in this part of the
county. Small grain remarkably
heavy and vigorous. Corn as good
as the average of years heretofore.
Grass never better. 1t is hard TO
tell which has the upper hand, the
potatoes or bugs.
Health very good and people pros
pering slowly"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
Tne Fourth at Cassville.

EDITOR HERALD;-The celebration
OF the 4th at Cassville, in spite of .
good deal of rain in the morning anC
other disapointments of the day
was q success. People commences
coming ia town on the evening O
of the Sd in such numbers that tn,
DennisoD House could not accomodat,
near oil the strangers in town and il
the early morning of the 4th all the
avenues leading to the town were
lined with teams loaded 10 their ful
lest capacity with living freight. Be.
tween 6 and10 O'Clock it commenced
to rain quite copiously and all had
TO seek shelter. 1t was full IL o.
clock M. when the march was taken
up to the Beautiful Grove.
The procession was led by 3s
young ladies in white, 81 represent.
ing the several States of the Unto n
each bearing the representative
name of the State, and Miss Mary
Geiger repre- sented the Goddess of
Liberty-the whole no one wagon
beautifully decorated with banners.
The sight was both pleasing and i'm :
pressive. After them followed the
Officers of the Day, Cornet Band,
Readers and Orator in carriages, fol-
lowed by q number of citizens in
carriages. The singing on the stage
by the young ladies was much APP
plauded. The Readers of the Dec.
laration and Orators acquitted them.
selves admirably.
But one thing, the Grafton promis-
ed by the Hon. A. r. Bushnell did
not come off according to pro-
gramme, and but for the presence of
Esq. Rocktellow, of Beetown, (though
not expecting to be called on as ora<
tori who was crowded in to fill the
place of Mr.. Bushnell and enlivened
the assembly with an off hand
speech, the absence of Mr.. Bushnell
would have been sore disappoint.
ment.
Three balls came off az promised,
and all we believe to the entire sat
isfaction of the participants. We
are informed in the Denniston House
alone over $50 dinner tickets were
sold. and in the evening both large
halls were filed to their utmost ca
pacity with dancers. 100 couples.
A. Soipple had German Ball, about
So couples and Schliser Il Dresser,
German and English mixed, As
1t is generally conceded
that this last Fourth witnessed the
largest crowd of people on our pleas
ure grounds that has ever assembled.
The crowd was variously estimated
ut from $500 to $500.
One thing more | wish to say. A
great many people no doubt came
almost entirely to hear the Grafton
Of A. r. Bushnell, and those went
away disappointed and charge the
to the commiite
the committee on the other hand
charge the same on your correspon-
dent who was intrusted with the
charge of procuring an orator and
had the promise of Mr. Bushnell to
como and fill the place As letter Mr..
Bushnell received on the evening of
the 4th will show. Respectfully,
JOHN III. G. SNEcLoDE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10

AccIDEsr.-The ever unfortunate
John Doyle met with a severe injury
yesterday while at work on Mr.
Halberts cellar. While in the act
of breaking rock spalt entered
the wrist joint of the right arm with
such force as to completely sever
the arteries and tsndons leading tc
The middle fingers. The wound wa,
dressed by DIR. p. A Clark.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10


PERSONAL AND CoMpLIMEHTARY.-
The following notice of the accom-
pllshed daughter of our esteemed
Judge appears in the Witness of
Platteville, where Miss Eva has been
connected for several years with the
State Normal School:
Miss Eva Mills, teacher of Geogra.
ply and History III the Normal
School in this place has resigned her
position having 10 view moro i'm.
rortant if not so extended field as
the one she has so satisfactorily filed.
During her stay here Miss Mills has
established for herself very envin.
bio reputation as thorough qualifi.
ed teacher and it is with the general
regret OF patrons of the school as
well as of our people generally that
sho departs from our midst. She
has our best wishes for her future
happiness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
Farm for Sale.

offer for sale my farm situated in Mount Hope
two northwest OF the village the road lead
ing from Mount Hope to Woodman and Millville
about miles from Kids Mill. Said farm contains
100 acres 100 of which under fence 30 under cu
tivation and the remaindergood timber land. good
frame dwelling gransry aud stable, two good springs
Of water and thrifty young orchard thereon. Per
sons wishing q comfortable home cvnnot do better
than to sail and examine this place before purchasing
elsewhere. offer my farm for sale for the reason only
that my kindred are nearly all settled in Kansas and
I desire 10 be with them For further information
inquire of Y. 5. Kidd County Clerk, and for terms
INQUIRE of the owner on the premises.
A. l.. sTRATT0N
Mount Hope, April "a, 1873. 4su
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
TRAIN TIME AT spECHTs FERRY
Local Matters +:
JOB PRINTER WANTED!

Wanted at the Herald office imme.
diateIy an experienced book and lot
printer, to whom good wages aud o
permanent situation will be given.
Half graduated apprentices need not
apply. A steady man, experienced
IN all the departments of printing is
wnnlod, Address, Editor Herald,
Lancaster, Wis,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10

nA-T The Wisconsin State Agricultu-
raj Society hold their Annual Fair,
the twentieth general exhibition, al
Milwaukee, September ed, 23d,
Gath, 25th, and Goth. Competition
open to the world. The premium
Iist has been published, for which,
or special information, address the
Secretary ct Madison.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
FARM FOR SALE.

will sell farm of $50 so rods north of the
Lancaster and Plattevie road opposite the German
Methodist Church. Said farm has 80 acres OF hne
bottom land we'll watered, 25 under tilage and
200 acres under fence also good sheep pasture OF 10
acres, log house lsx22 frame granary and stable.
The above farm can be divided into two good small
farms of 100 aud 2l0 each. 1t is situated il
good school district with school house all paid
for and taxes light. 1t is miles from Lancaster IL
rom Platteyile and 10 from Potosi. The price is on
ong credit IS per acre; short credit, 81 per
Time can be arranged to suit the customer. Apply
for further particulars to JOHN 8. MAIBEN, on the
premises. S9tf
Ellanhoro Rebruary 25 1878.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
Of Interest to the Public.

The citizens of Fennimore, North Laneas-
ter and other adjoining towns will be pleased
10 learn that Schmitt & Kinney have estab-
lished branch store in Fennimore where as
good stock, fine assortment of goods and as
gentlemanly clerks will be found as in any OF
the neighboring towns.
A full line Of all kinds Of goods kept con-
stantly on hand, both in Lancaster ane Penni-
more and our stocks are replenished from the
market every week. We will duplicate any
bill Of goods, that has been purchased for cash
either in Boseobel or Dubuque. Anything
and everything that farmer has to sell, thai
we can possibly handle will be taken in ex'
change for goods. SCHMITT 4 KINNEY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned will sell his Farm Of 200 acres in
the Town of Melville about miles south of the Will
age 100 well fenced and in high state of
cultivation, good bearing orchard and hveliving
springs on the land one spring within four rods OF
the house, 40 has a spring cresk running across
corner with good mill seat on it, and about 30
acres of permanent valley meadow. There is frame
plenty of timber for all necessary purposes, and
ct rate cattle range. The price per is $3.50
For terms and particulars, address,
r. r. sPRAGGoN.
Itflms Mville, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
For Sale on Easv Terms.

800 acres of land, all under fence, go acres under
plow good frame house, barn and out houses distant
one mile from the village Of Cassville, and two miles
from Buena Vista Station on Dubuque and MINI. r. r.
There originates and flows on the promises a warm
spring branch forming easily available anc never
falling power of the agnituds of ten horses compu-
ted by actual survey and measurement according to
tables furnished by James Lefel Co.. for their dou
BILE turbin water wheels. For terms apply to owner
on promises. 33smln WIN. MULLER, Jr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10

LEAvIrT's Swiss BELL RINGRRs.-
In the haste of preparing the issue of
last week we neglected to notice the
entertainment at the new Congrega'
tional church given by the Loavitt
concert troupe There were about
400 prose MT, and the decision of the
audience was unanimous that the
entertainment was high toned IN
character and the best ever given in
this place. The exercises were good
without exception-the vocal and
silver band music as we'll az the bell
ringing. A good share Of the pro-
Goods was passed into the Church
fund.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
FARM FOR SALE.

In town of MIlvle, Grant County, Wis. 200 acres.
so acres under improvement, balance timber and
grove lands or springs, good fences, frame dwell
ling house Is by "a feet with porch Is by "a feet,
good cellar well finished, good cstern, stabling with
bearing with plenty Of various kinds of small fruits
school house "a mile distant. Price SIS per acre.
Terms made easy For further particulars inquire of
Daniel Campbell on farm james Ballautine Bros
Rloomiprton Wis 2Ttf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10

BRDGEMAN PRIzE.-We are pleas.
ed to notice that the Bridgcman
prize for excellency in defamation
at the recent BeIoit College Com
meucement, was award ed to J. War;
ner Mills of this place. The com
petitors for this prize were, of the
Sophomore class, w. V. Pelt of Ra-
cine, j. NJ. and j. w. Mills of Lam
caster and Geo. K. Bushnell of Be-
lott, and Of the Freshman class J. +.
Horne and A. N. Sprague of Gene
see, S. l.. Eaton of Lancas or and Il.
NJ Hill OF Beloit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10

THE FOURTH AT NORTH IIANcAs
TER.-We were prevented attending
the Fourth celebration at North Ian.
caster, but learn there was a large
attendance and a highly interesting
time. The morning rain delayed the
proceedings but a short time. Col,
J. G.. Clark delivered the regular ad-
dress which is spoken of as o bril-
liant effort. Remarks were made by
Rev. St. Johns, and Henry Keene,
Esq. An attractive feature was the
parade of the rag-a-mufiins after the
picnic dinner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
Prairie Farm for sale.

The Nat. Birchard farm Of 100 situated miles
north east of Fennimore Center is offered for sale by
the undersigned. The land is all in high state Of
cultivation, we'll fenced and improved, spring at the
door. No bearing orchard. good frame dwelling
and frame barn thereon will be sold terms TO suit
the purchaser. Inquire of T. Carrier Lancaster at
the Herald oihce. AZ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
FOR SALE.

In the village of Patch Grove. A house and lots
containing of land, house nearly new, having
rooms good cellar and woodhouse attached good cis-
tern and well, lots well fenced. There also about
$50 ornamental and fruit trees on the lots.
Terms n cash, balance, time given TO suit pur-
chaser, or will be exchanged for good farm.
JAMES BALLANTINE & BROS.
RIoomip ton Wis Nov 10 1879.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
Prime Farm for Sale.

have for sale a nne prairie farm OF lse acres all
under cultivation, situated and half miles east
North Andover. The farm is we'll fenced. Thereon
good dwellings, barns, graneres and other out
buildings. rock spring house, plenty of water. Also
for sale 81 acres Of timber land half Of which is
within one mile Of the farm For further particulars
enquire Of the subscriber the premises.
F.W. BUTTERFIELD.
Glen Haven, Wis, June /, 1873. Itf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
FARM FOR SALE.

100 acres of land in section s, in township No. I,
north of range west, miles north of Patch Grove
and miles east of Bridgeport 90 acres under Guilt
yatisu, 40 acres good timber, balance opening or
scattering timber a number of good springs, large
new frame house (cost about 81 O00 good range for
stock Said farm will be sold at the low price $40
per acre, the owner has gone east ana engaged IN
the manufacturing of IRON
Terms-One.third cash balance time given TO suit
purchasers Apply to
2Itf Bloomington, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-07-10
-CaoPs favorabIy reported.

--CRoPs favorabIy reported
Eternal vigilance is The price Of
potatoes.
SEE the new advertisement of
Ruka Bros. at Boscobel.
Tho Wisconsin is still on the rise,
and Iumbermen are happy.
Otto Rick, OF PIatteville has
opened tobacco store at Boscobel.
The freight tariff on the Miner
n Point Il r., we learn, has been
raised.
Petit Jurors for the September
term Of Grant Circuit court will be
drawn July oath.
We see in town again Mr.. p. I'll.
Parsons who has boon spending sew
eral months in Iowa.
Mr.. William Hodgson, resident
OF Hazel Green, died suddenly at his
home on tho 18th ult.
Nearly all the grading for the
narrow gnage railroad between Ga
lena and PlattevilIe is done.
A case of Cholera is reported at
Oshkosh. Police the back alleys,
cellars and out of the way places.
A grange Of Patrons OF Husband
ry was organized at Dodgevillc tho
Other day by Deputy Charlie Wat.
ION
--MEssRs Rountrec, Evans and
Robbins, Of PlatteviIIe passed
through town yesterday on route for
Madison,
Horny DotLland, lumber dealer
at Glen Haven, mas something to
say toyou in tho now advertising
column
-rnE annual school meeting will
be held in the several towns OF the
County Oh Monday evening next
July l4th)
Tho Green county Republican re-
ports iha, the chintz bugs are maxi
ing sad havoc OF wheat in some OF the
towns in that county
The farm Of J. K Gordon, near
Bloomington will be sold. The
tract is well improved and dos ra-
bcpeico Of property.
-TnE Lafayette Circuit Court is
still 10 session, and tho Judges
rapid disposal OF business is mension-
ed in tho Darlington papers.
-R. II. Bell, of the u. 5. Signal
service has arrived with his iustru-
mcnts, at Dubuque, whore he will
soon establish Signal Station.
Our readers should not forget
The services of dedication ut the new
Congregational chu rcb next Sunday
morning. Sermon by Rev 9. H..
Richards.
-BIsHoP Armitage will preach at
Emanuel Church in this place on
Monday evening next. Rev. Moore,
late residen. rector, is also expected
TO be present.
Capt d. l.. Riley and Chas. L.
Brown, late residents Of Bloomington
10 this county, are publishers of the
sOloy Ga:ette, a live spicy weekly
printed at Sibley, Iowa.
Professor Nahan, Of ST Johns
college of Prairie du Chen, has been
spending several days in town, the
guest Of Father Hodnett. He re.
Ports the College prospecting finely.
IT. Ockershauson, of Dubuque
0@ started bakery on the corner
" Maple and Jefferson streets. lilo
"" furnish all kinds Of fresh bread
sAckcrs cakes and confectionery.
IL. Il Natwick, the. gonia
'o40gIaw student under tn tutelag,
"'0dge Mills, has returned to hii
''ne at La Crosse, where he intend
'"'os a surveying party, soon I,
vary from this place.
Tbs Republican State Conven
'o Tor the purpose Of nominating
~u'lsLes tor the State offices i
"ea 70 meet at Madison, on We'd
way August 9th. The usus
Fs'entation will be allowed.
ven J. b. Calls, has ordered a
10 own expense, for the Hew Con
s'uonsl church in this place,
.,p 'e'o SGT Of chandeliers and sid
a1lrst u the handsomest style to b
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