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The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-12-25
Contractors & Builders
RIPLEY Il CLAPP.

RIPLEY IL CLAPP,
|yONTRAC CToRs d BUILDERS, and Deal
~ ers In Lumber Doors, Blinds &c.
AS-ShOp and Office on corner Of Fourth
and Linn Streets. south fthe steam Mill,
Triton, Iowa. lyle
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-12-25

NOTARY PUBLIC, ,CONVEYANCER. Col
IN lecttpg and Insurance Agent Ofilce at
residence, III INLAND IT,, Cedar Co.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-12-25

acquaintance with Muz2y aud his
knowledge of Muzzy's handwriting
aud of his ability to judge a. an expert
he examined the letter aud pronounce
ed It not written by Muzzy and al
though subjected to rigid question
ing both by the defense for bis reasons
and the prosecution to convince him
TO their opinion, he still adhered to
his original text and pronounced il ss
being In his judgment not written by
Muzzy. A number of eignatures and
miscellaneous writing Of Muzzy were
used In the examination with which
the letter was fully compared.
Rush Clark, EsQ.-Called - another
expert; resided at Iowa City and had
been prscticing law for over 20 yearu
and had had experience Sufficient t0
make him an expert In judging Of the
genuiueness Of signatures and hand.
writing. After . thorough examine
tion Of the letter and comparisons with
various writing ~ in Judge Tuthill'a
cass be pronounced tho lsttsr . 6org'
cry rather than . disguiss and said ht
would BE- exceedingly surprised 4
6nd that Muzzy did write It and II b.
was led to know that IL was his, h.
would regard II - . great curiosity.
S. ". Young-after tsstifying 4
Tor l6 or II ysars Of hts experisaos II
sxamining handwriting with . visV
b getting at IT. true character. whsth
Or genuine Or otherwise and to his a
miliariey with Muzzy's signature; b
Was drawn over the Goals In pRstt.
much the same manner - the Last twt
experts and said that he did mot -
any resemblance to Ms Handwriting
in shs said lsttsr.
.yssepA MsssW.-I saans 10 Upton u
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-12-25
Dentist.
insurance.
BLAIR WOLF,

NOTARY PUBLIC and Insurance Agent.
~ West Branch, Iowa. %
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-12-25

saloon that night about Q O'Clock; l
went with this man Potts; we went
from the City Drug Store. 1t was
Is minutes to 9 o'clock by Rowell's
time. l saw NJ that night in saloon,
l expect Is or 20 minutes after we
went in; he remained but very
short time; didn't see Bissell with
him; think there was man come in
right behind him when he came in;
it might nave been Bissell but don't
think it was.
Gross.er-I didn't look to see who
was with NJ. in saloon; I do not
mean to say that Bissell was not
there. think NJ. came in and went
up to the bar and then went out
again; did not hear what he said.
Wm. p. Woy.Hsd had occasion
to examine and compare hand writ
ing to some extent; was acquainted
with Ms signature that he had
seen letter in question and after sub
mitting to a catcchising similar to
that bestowed upon the previously
examined experts gave it - his
opinion that the writing Of tho letter
vas disguise rather than > forgery.
Col. Preston, Of Marion, was next
called BY the prosecution - IN ex-I
pert and after an examination OF the
letter in question and comparing It
with other documents and signatures
of Ms testified to the same eject -
did Wolf, that the letter was q dis
guise rather than forgery. 81. s..
M. Fiax-Next morning after
robbery N. came to my house, about
II miles out Of town; in : buggy.
He got out Of the buggy By putting
his hands on the wheel and speinging
out a anybody would. We walked
to Mr.. Reads; he had no cane /; !
did not sce him walk lame l had not
heard Of his being hurt Ny attsn-
ton M not called 10 the fast of hi
| beinR hurt. s 81
u Il Il $40
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-18
The First Gun for 1878.

The result of tho recent election
in Maine looks as if that State sees
no danger of the country's ruin at
the hands Of the Republicans AL
though the off year in politics, Ding
ley Republican, was elected by a
majority Of over 1l,000-this on q
poll OF $4,000 votes. The Republi-
can majority at a general election
held in September last was II, 900 on
a poll Of 10000 votes. So that it
is evident Maine is not the hope of
the reformers this year. GAS Maine
goes 10 September the country goes
in November" has become q pohtic-
NJ by word Of some significance, the
truth of which will be verified by
the elections of 1873.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-18
County Convention.

Pursuant TO call, Convention was
held a. the Court House in Lancas-
ter, Sept. 18th, 1873.
The following persons were elect
ed delegates to the State Convention
at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dewey, NJ,
B. Pittman.
A ballot was then taken for can
didate for State Senator, which re-
suited in the nomination Of Ira Brun-
son, Of Mt. Hope.
On motion, p. Barley of Blooms
ington, was nominated as candidate
for School Superintendent.
The committee on resolutions pre-
sented the following which were
adopted;
RESOLVED, That We, the Liberal
Republicans and Democrats in con-
vention assembled do cordially en-
dorse the resolutions OF the Grant
County Coun 3il of Oranges as adopt
ed in their County Council, from l
to II inclusive.
RESOLVED, That we will not sup
port for any cfiice any man who is
not publicly known to be in favor OF
the repeal Of the whole law known
as. the Salary Grab.
On motion the following were APP
pointed County Central Commit
tee for lhe ensuing year: John p.
Lewis, w. III. Foster, L. NJ. Barber.
S. MITCHELL, CHM
II. Il. Mccoy, SEC'Y'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-18
LATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

yellow fever has broken out In
Memphis.
The Chicago Exposition will be
opened on the 25th.
Mexican bandits are committing
depredations on Texas soil.
The next trial of Stokes for
shooting Jim Fisk is set down for
Oct. 6
STANDARDIZATION Castelar,, of
SPAN, has determined TO make SUI
preme effort TO crush the Carlists IN
surrection.
-Rumors are freely circulated at
Shanghai that an organization is in
progress for general massacre OF
Europeans in the interior of China.
jay Gould who has been work.
ing for the last few months TO get up
corner in gold has failed in the at,
tempt, and is himself likely to be cor
nered.
The United States Attorney Gen
eral has detern ined to prosecute the
Ku- Klux of Kentucky for the crimes
committed there, with the utmost
rigor.
Gov. Washburn was re-nominat.
cd by acclamation by the Massachu-
setts Republican Convention, Gen.
Butler having withdrawn his name
after a test vote,
}. g. Abbot asserts before the
Boston Grange that freight charges
could be reduced seventy-five per
cent, and still leave transportation a
profitable business.
Tho Chicago Times says the
motto Of the new party in Chicago
composed of the Irish and Germans
is ERIN go mar bragh come arouse.
That is mixing things up terribly.
1t is reported from Washington
that an attempt on the part OF The
cotton-elaims ring to defraud the
Government TO the extent Of about
SIS, 100000 has been seasouabIy
frusti ated by the production of GER
tain Confederate records now in pc
session of citizen of New ORLEANS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-18
The County Fair.

Since the war the Grant County
Agricultural Society has had misfor-
tunes thatswould break up any or
ganization not endowed with more
than ordinary pluck aud zeal for the
success OF q worthy object. The So
ciety was organized by farmers
eighteen years ago in the interest
Of agriculture, and although with var.
liable success financially the annual
fairs have been conducted with that
view and have accomplished some Of
the objects sought.
The fair last week was we'll atten-
ded, and in some of the departments
there was a creditable number of en-.
tries. We refer particularly to the
several classes CT horses and cattle,
in which there was a better exhibit
ton than we have ever seen at the
County Fair. Though this exhibi-
ton indicates a growing interest in
stock matters, when we consider
that the census reports Of 1870 show
that $4,000 head Of cattle were own
ed in this county, representing, Of
course, large capital invested, a
feeling Of surprise will be awakened.
by the statement that there are
scarcely dozen herds of even half
bloods in the county. The loss re~
sulting to stock raisers from their
neglect to improve the breeds of
their cattle may be readily comput-
ed from data obtained from the city
market report, where it will be seen
that the blooded Illinois steers are
invariably quoted at prices from to
II cents per pound higher than the
Observation-Disclosures Considering the
large interests involved, it would
seem that the various Agricultural
Societies in the County might we'll
afford to encourage the introduction
Of improved breeds OF cattle, by the
offer of the most liberal premiums,
in this department, even though it
should be at the expense of the other
classes of entries.
The County fair receipts were
good, more than balancing the
amount paid for premiums and gem
eral expenses. Although we have
not the items on hand, handsome
balance is lett to apply on the sooie-
TVS indebtedness. The Secretary's
list of premiums awarded will appear
in our next issue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-18
Gen. McCook, Secretary of Dakota
Territory, Shot and Killed.

YANKToN, d., Sept. 12.-Last
night an alteration occurred be-
tween Gen. Il. S. McCook, secretary
of Dakota, and p. p. Wintermute, q
banker of this city, in the billiard
parlor at the ST. Charles Hotel, DUR
ing which Wintermute used insulting
language, which was promptly re-
sented by the General who gave
WintermGte thrashing. The Gen
eral then went to his room. Winter
mute, washing the blood from his
face, remarked to the by ISLANDERS
that McCook could whip him, but
that he (W.) could shoot; and inn
mediately went five blocks, got re-
volver, and returned. A railroad
meeting was in session in the hotel
at the time. Wintermute entered
the assembly. Gen. McCook, una
ware of his presence, also entered
the room, when Wintermute rose,
and approaching him, fired his re-
volver, the shot taking effect in the
left breast. The General grappled
the assassin as the shot was fired,
when Wintermute was thrown to
the floor. During the struggle two
more shots were fired, one of which
slightly wounded q by star der. On.
~ one shot took effect, and which
proved fatal. The General fingered
until seven this morning, when he
expired. He was fully conscious to
the last, and died like brave man.
Wintermute is under arrest. The
city is shrouded in gloom, and flags
are flying at halfmast. At one time
it was feared that Wintormute would
be lynched, but cooler council pre-
vailed. The body is dressed in the
uniform Of general, which he wore
during the war. The coffin is drap>
cd in the American flag, aud q large
concourse of citizens will escort the
remains to the depot, from whence
1t will DO forwarded by special train
to his friends in the East, accompan.
led by Gov. Barbank and other dis
tinguished gentlemen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-18

A GIRL ScALPED. The most sim
gular accident that we ever heard of,
occurred to young lady at Oshkosh
She was at work in shingle mill
packing shingles, her hair being done
in knot on the top of her head A
revolving shaft overhead caught her
hair. and in three-ffths of second
scalped her completely, leaving the
skull bare and shining. The scalp
was taken off from the eyes to the
back of the neck, and on the sides OF
her head, taking q part Of one ear.
She suffered no pain. She was taken
home and is doing we'll. The scalp
is being tanned with the hair on. SO
that if she RECEIVERS, it can be used a.
a wig. The girls name is Amelia
GromaIl, and she is about IS years OF
age.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-18

EXECUTIVE APPoINTMENT.-Under
a law of last winter Governor Wash
burn has appointed Hon. Philo Bel
den, OF Rochester, Racine county; b.
B. Eldridge, of GAINESVILLE, and Hon,
b III. Galloway, of Fond du Lac,
Commissioners to hear and determine
the claim Of Major Morgan l.. Mar,
tin, of Green Bay, for damages un-
der contract made by him with the
State in May, 1861, in connection
with the Fox and Wisconsin impro-
vement, and if they find anything
due him to award the amount, which
is to be paid out # the State Treas.
ury.
The Governor has also appointed
Capt. Leonard Martin, of Green Bay.
as agent for the State, to inspect
work on the Sturgeon Bay Ship Gan.
al, one-fourth of which is mpieted.
and on which the company apply
for certificate emitting them to
one-fourth of the lands granted in
aid Of the enterprise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-18
The Narrow Gauge Road.

We have in our possession letter
written by d. r.. w. Williams, Esq,
President of the Chicago & Tomah
Railroad Company, to Mr.. George Ii.
Tate, OF Viola, mention of which we
made last week. Having the letter
before US, we are able to give its
points with more exactness than be-
fore. Mr.. Williams reports good
progress in Grant County, that he
has received aid there to the amount
of $4,000, which includes 100000
from Lancaster, $4,000 from Fenni-
more, and So, 900 each expected from
Liberty, Clifton and Wingville. He
thinks that during the summer and
fall the aid can be worked up from
the whole line, and with this done,
the bonds can be much better placed
than for any part Of the line. Mr..
Williams adds: "To begin grading
too soon will not hasten the final
completion Of the work. | am still
confident Of the success of the enter
prise. was over to Prairie du CHEN
last week. | will get the aid requir-
ed Of Crawford county. If we get
the preliminary work completed this
fall, | see no reason why the Kicka-
poo division cannot be completed in
the time agreed upon Vernon Coun-
tn Censor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-18
ESTATE-U UNDERWOOD.

In Probate-Grant County Court. In the matter Of
the Estate of George Underwood, deceased
On reading and filing the petition of Lewis Glass
nistrator, setting forth the amount of persona
estate that has come 10 his hands, and the isposion
thereof; the amount of debts outstanding against
said deceased and description OF all the real
of which said deceased died seized and the condition
and value OF the respective portions thereof; and
praying that license be 10 him granted to sell tbe
real estate of said deceased for the payment of valid
claims and expenses of administration and il annear
ing by said Petition, that there is not sufficient
sona estate in the hands of the administrator fo
said debts, and that it is necessary in order TO nav
the same, to sell all of said real estate 80
is therefore ordered. that all persons interastad
in said estate, appear before the Judge of this Cot
on Monday the Sd day of November A. d. 1sTa az
one o'clock p. NJ. at the Court House in Lancasfer
in said county, then aud there to show cause III n
there be- why license should not be granted to said
Lewis Glass, Administrator, to sell said real estate
according to the prayer Of said petition
And is further ordered, that copy of this ordar
shall be published for four successive weeks nrio 20
said day Of hearing, in the Grant County Herald. a
weekly newspaper printed and published at Lapcas-
ter, in said County, and personally served on All ner
sons interested in said estate residing In said
at least fourteen days before said day of hearing
BY the Court, VIM. McGONIaAI % JnSga
Dated at Lancaster, Wis. the 10th day OF sep1em.
Der, A. d. 1873, I1w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-18
GRANT CIRCUIT COURT.
Calendar of Civil and Criminal Actions
September Term, 1873.

The following is list of the disposed of up to
Wednesday noon:
ARGUMENTS,
Thos Looms Nathaniel Wells Appeal Geo
Hazelton Barber Clementson judgment by stip-
uiation for pl'h.
John Likens assignee &c James W seaton Re-
lief W W Likens; Bushnell 6 Clark dismissed with
cosrs to det.
Els Kincaunon etsl Cosner ct al Damages
Cotlren Carter L Woohey.-answer stricken
out.
Lewis Reichel vs. David seaton Relief. L. J.
Woolley Geo IIazelton answer stricken out.
Clarissa Zentz Zach Lyons ct al; Relief Bush
nell Clark Barber Clementson.-yerdct for delft
Gideon Hawley Prest and Trustees vii Platte
vile Money Demand We q G b Carter Bell
Beebe-verslict for pin
Herman Ganter ct al James Atkinson ct al Re
lief. Barber Clementson; W E&G Carter.-con.
tnued by deft.
Judah Rowey Brainard Appeal. Ben Shear
er A McFall.-continued by delft
Adam Bobel Geo Kendall Damages Geo c
Hazelton L Woolley.- dismissed by stipulation
VIM Wright Y Edward Bride Eectment.
John Grote John Niehaus sanper WE&G B
Carter; Bell q Beebe-dismis ed by stipulation.
Laurena Compton ct alv Elizabeth Fank ct al !;
Islander Bel C Beebe W q G Carter-settied
Patrick Roney Barney Lynas Appeal Bushnell
q Clark W Clark-settled.
VIM Evans John Cooley ct al Foreclosure
Bushnell q Clark ; Barber C ClementsOn-cantnued
by plaintn.
Judah Rowley D C Merwin Appeal Ben Shear
er, 4 Brooks; McFall-continued by diff.
geo Morrison c It a W Bell Money Demand
W q G Carter; Bushnell & Clark-dismissed BY
stipulation.
Charles Bachman lst National Bank of Boscobel :;
Money Demand o i Thomas Geo Hazelton-con.
tinued by deft.
Mary Il Parker and John II sares admr &c
Albert skellinger Money Demand Bushnell *
Cark-judgment for PIN
Alex and Robt McCubbin v Edward Monteith:
Money demand Bushnell 4 Clark; Barber q Clam
ontson--satflad
lst National Pank Of Boscobel Y Racbmau RIOS 4
Kistler Money demand, Geo Z Ilazeltou; McFal
continued by stipulation,
Geo " Cowan Bachman Bros x Kistler Money
demand, Geo Hazelton: McFall-contnued by
stipulation.
James Harris G IIawley & Son: Mon.y demand,
Barber Clementson; VEG Csrter-yerdlct for
plaintiff $3.50 GO
John Needham John Moore Appeal, Barber
Cementson; Bushnell & Cark-setiled.
John X Reevse Heary Eddy Appeal, McFalt
Geo Hazelton-setted.
CAUSES IN COURT.
~ Clark Martha Clark; Divorce, II Rob.
ertsOn--diyorce granted
sherer and Young jesse Oomstock Money de-
mand, BaTber& Ciementson-j Judgment for yin,
CRIMINAL CALENDAR.
State and " Grote and speese; Burglary
WE Carter-veidct not guilty.
State Geo ~ Kendall; Assault with intent to muir
der, Woolley and McFall-Nole Prose qui entered
state Mary Busou; Adultery, Bell and Beebe-
continued and def admitted TO bail in $50 on
her own recogn2ance.
State John Koscha Violation Of Excse Law
continued and deft admitted to bail in sum Of $3.50
State John ID H0ar; Unlawful disposition cf mort
gagged ohattes-District Attorney files his for
not filing Information against delft
State A Bruce; Assault with intent TO murder
District Attorney files his reasons for filing in
formation against deft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-18
GLEANINGS FROM THE STATE PRESS.

A religious revival is in prog
ress at Greenwood, Clark County.
William Hartley, one of the early
settlers at Port Washington, died at
that place on the 9th.
Burglars entered the residence
of Dr. Strong of Beloit last Saturday
night, and took $120 from the Doc
tors clothing.
VIM. Thompson, o. Lakeland,
St. Croix County, was thrown from
carriage, few days ago, sustain
ing injuries that caused his death.
"A young son OF Mr.. Isaac Klau-
Der Of Madison received severe inju-
ties in Attempting to climb the iron
fence around the park few days
ago.
Hop Kicking is nearly through in
Waterfowl section. The yield is
scarcely third that Of las' year, al
though the quality Of hops is as good
as usual.
AT a pic-nic near Racine, one day
recently, Sir Gariiiy, > peacemaker,
was very seriously stabbed by one of
two men who were engaged in Bit
ter quarrel.
The Committee appointed to en-
gage an orator to address the Gran
GERS ~ the Northern Fair in Osh-
kosh have invited The Hon Matthew
Anderson OF Dane County.
A farmer BY The name Of Komp,
living in he town Of Erin, Washing
ton County, had valuable team of
horsee stolen from his stable on the
night Oh the 9Th inst.
David Templeton, an old and wor-
thy citizen Of The town of Jackson,
Washington County, was thro wn
from his wagon, and killed through
a runaway, at Horns Corners. on the
9Th.
The Sparta Herald says Monroe
county expenses will be unusually
heavy this year, mainly on account
Of the large number OF prisoners ar.
rested there being sixteen now con-
fined in jail.
= young man named Herman
Iche, OF Osborn, caught his foot in
the cylinder Of threshing machine,
which was mar gled in . fearful man
ner, The injured limb was amputa-
ted, but the shock and pain were so
severe that the young man died IN a
few days.
The Polk County Press reports
that strawberries were pick ed in
Osceola on Wednesday, They were
large and of good flavor, equal to
any grown in juno A large number
of the plants are now in blossom.
Strawberries the last of August are
of rare occurrence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-18
Fall Races at the Dubuque Driving
Park.

The following programme has been
drawn up by the directors of the
Dubuque Driving Park for the fall
races, which commence on Tuesday,
October 9TH, and continues four days:
The purses are offered in each race
as follows: Horses that never beat
3:15, 500, $40, $50; horses that never
beat 800, $50, SEQ, $40; horses that
never beat $50, 500, $40, $50;
horses that never beat $40, S175, SIS,
$50; horses that never beat 2:32, $3.50,
500, $780,. The sixth trot will be
open to all horses tor $3.50, 1925, and
S75. A purse of $3.50 for pacing
horses-SsO, $40, $50; for first second
and third money. A like purse is
offered in the running race.
This will make a series of light
races and will undoubtedly bring in
some of the best horses in the west.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-18

The Neillsville Republican learns
tina, on last Tuesday morning o man
named George Taylor descended a
well in which the air had become
very close, and on his way up became
insensible, released his hold on the
rope, and fell back wards, striking the
solid rock bottom with thud. HIS
body was soon after drawn out and
the top of the skull found crushed,
which was sufficient TO cause instant
death. Mr.Taylor was a local Meth
odist preacher.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-09-18
In Probate Grant County Court. In the Matter of
the Estate of Casper Elzweiler, deceased.

In Probate Grant County Court. In the Matter of
the Estate fCasper Elzweiler, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Hermann
Grimm, Administrator, setting forth the amount If
personal estate that has TO his hands and tho
disposition thsreof: the amount of debts on tstand;n
against said deceased and description of All tbe rae
estate of which said deceased died seized and tho
condition and value Of the respective portions tbr
OF and praying that license be to him granted 70
sell all of said real estate for the PAYMENT ~
claims against said Casper Elzweiler deceased and IL
appearing by said petition that there is NOT sncisnt
personal estate in the hands of the Admiustratc 70
said debts, and that it is necessary in order N
pay the same to sell all OF said real estate. "
1t is therefore ordered that all persons
in said estate, appear before the Judge of this Cont
on Monday, the ID day of November A. ID 1874 a.
one O'Clock P. ID. at the Court House in Lancaster
in said County. then and there to show cause f sn
there beg why license should not be granted 70 saa
Hermann Grimm, Administrator, to sell said real es
tate according to the prayer of said petition
And il is further ordered that copy of this ordr
shall be published four successive weeks prior ia SOFA
day OF hearing, in the Grant County Herald 49,
iy newspaper printed and published at Lancaster in
said county and personally served on all parties in
terested in said estate, residing in said connfv ~
least fourteen days before said day of hearing -
Dated, Lancaster September 18th, 1879
By the Court, WIN. McGONIGAL.
AO"s County Judge.