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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-12-25
A BLASTED BLOSSOM.

A very sad story is told by some of the
Kansas papers Of the fate of on innocent
and sensitive young lady. Nearly year
agoa man named Bragg, living at Topeka,
while acting as an express agent appr0..
priate1 money for his own use which did
not belong to him. He was convicted .;
embezzleMeu: aid sentenced to the puu..
tentiary. Bragg had daughter, young,
handsome and accomplished, who willing
" shared her fathers sorrow and whom
the world compelled to share his disgrace.
Not wishing to remain in Topeka, how.
ever, under euch embarrassing circum-
stances. yet faithful to her only remaining
parent, Miss Bragg removed to Texas and
lived with her fathers people, keeping up
. constant and affectionate correspondence
with him. But the story of the convict
and his daughter travelled like the wind,
and soon the jlbes and jeers of the hearts
less world fell upon ner ear from lips far
less pure and souls more sOrdid than ever
hers could be. This was more than she
could bear. Once she had braved the
storm, and that, too, when 1t had come
down with its first wild sweep. But now
hope was gone. She knew Of no way to
turn for peace-but one. and under the
subtle but gentle influence of dose OF
laudanum, she fell to sleep-s fair flower
blasted by the whitening breath OF the
scandal m0ngers.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-12-25

SCHOOL FAIRS. has been proposed
that the old system of School Exam;na
tions shall be abandoned, and that visible
expositiOns of what the pupil has done
shall take their place. The work of the
pupil should partly appear in print, aud
partly in manual work, and there are
abandant materials for making a fine
show What pupil secs On the way from
home to school should be printed, and les
sons of this kind can be multiplied indefi-
nitely. II such exercises the knowledge
Of he pupil in grammar, orthography, and
in the things seen would be exhibited.
Map drawing would be an important ex-
hibition, and drawings should be made of
fields. of towns, and of their suburbs, of
river courses, and of countries Botanical
studies would be represented by collections
of leaves and plants, especially in their
dissected details, and geological cabinets,
formed by the pupils would illustrate
geology. A large room should contain
tables, tastcfully arranged, on which de-
liberaie work would be exhibited, and a
small admission fee would pay expenses.
There is no doubt but such change in
school examinations would tend to pro-
mote culture, and in great measure sub
stitute thorough for superficial knowledge.
A tale OF love and religion comes from
Marysyi,,,e, Iowa Bishop Haven was
defeating Methodist church and solicit
ing subscriptions to pay for the edifice.-
A young mana friend Of his-who was
near, whispered to him in one OF the
pauses that if certain young lady of the
congregation would marry HIM he woum
give five hundred dollars towards paving
for the meeting house. The young man
was able. The bishop, child-like, bulrted
the proposition right out in meeting, and
exhorted the young lady to come up to
the scratch, if not for love, for religion:
Presently the young lady rose and said
she was willing. SO the match was thus
publicly made, the church received hber
u donation, two hearts were made happy,
and love and religion went hand in glove
to hymen's alter. It was An unfair ad
vantage to take Of joke, but the bishop
w-nted money very badly, the young man
was rich, the young woman was willing,
and the little affair made subscriptions
brisk among the other members. Thai
church will thrive and likely the congre'
CATION will increase.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

AN ITEM FOR BOARDS OF EDU-
CATION. The school-book intro
ducing .ivalry, which has become
a first class nuisance, has got into
the Illinois courts. The Blooming
ton school board, who threw out
"McGufiey's Readers" and in
troduced the Independent Read
ers," buying them at wholesale
and supplying them at cost to the
scholars, have been enjoined from
trafficking in books, on the ground
that such traffic is contrary to law
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

We like music, especially good
music, and we never like TO inter
fere with 1t, but pavements are
made for people to walk ON, and
the idea of letting lot of paripet-
ic musicians occupy the sidewalk
to the exclusion of ladi and gem
tlemen is erroneous. They have
no more right than other people
and even merchants are not per-
mitted to obstruct the sidewalks.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

WHO ARE THE RICH In an
swer to the query, "Who are the
rich ?" a writer says: "The man
with good firm health is rich; SO
is the man with clear conscience
so are the parents of vigorous hap
by children SO is thu editor of a
good paper with a geod subscrip-
ton list /; so is tho clergyman
whose coat the children of the par
ish pluck as he passes them at their
play; so is the maiden whose
horizon. is not bounded by
by the looming man." but who
has a purpose in life wht Their she
meets him or not"
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

The entire working force of the In
dependent are indebted to Schleuss
of Turner Hall, for a delight
full treat to oysters on Saturday af-
ternoon. Schleuss is liberal, keeps
good oysters, get them up in ele-
gantistyle and sells them as cheapas
any place in town. Therefore we
say he deserves a good share of
public patronage.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

PLANTING BULBS. This can be
done at any time in October, pro-
vided the ground is not frozen
The variety mostly planted in Au-
tumn are hyacinths, tulips, snow
drops, narcissus, crown imperials,
etc. They require a ricn, light,
somewhat sandy soil, and should
be set two inches below the sur
fac,. Hyacinths, to have them in
perfection, should be replanted ev-
cry fall, but the others may remain
In the ground for two or three
years.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

We understand that Mr.. William
Kilmer has purchased the farm
known rs the Boyd farm, near
Bunker Hill. We did not hear
the prize.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

The little mare lady Patterson
that trotted at our late fair, was
outrageously treated by lot of
Washington Judges, on Wednes-
day last. We hope her owner Mr.
Ogden will prosecute his appeal
and see that the unjust judges are
reversed.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

The Pittsburg Commercial of
yesterday contained the following
item:
A West Virninia lawyer based
his claim to seat in the Legisla-
ture upon the fact that he passed
two years in the poor house when
a boy. He got il.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

Mr.. John A. Boarman has re-
covered his pocket book, which was
stolen at the Hagerstown Fair
The thief threw it away after tax
ing from it all the money it con
tanned. The notes and private pa
pers were left in it.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

The firm of Blondel & Dol, deal
ers in stoves, etc. has been increas-
ed. It's a boy and takes share in
the Blondel side of the firm. Tone
is happy. He will sell more stoves
than ever.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31
'IV,t Al NEWS.
HaIIow Fen draweth near.


HaIIow Fen draweth near.
Oyster saloons are plentiful.
Lookli are extremely scarce.
To be apIer Is to begin to be per-
feet.
Fresh salmon in cans at Wisner
& Sons
Celery ard horse-radish are now
in season.
Farmer are beginning to wagon
ear corn to town.
Don't stop to complain of dull
times, keep moving.
We enjoyed the partridges-we
successful hunters.
The Directors ofthe Agricultural
Association will meet again on
Monday.
The seeing men concede that the
Investments in these times Is in
real estate.
MI. J. l.. W. Baker has in his
new drug store the finest walnut
counter we ever looked at.
Put your money in the banks
and buy safe to preserve your
account books and receipts.
With the days cool at both ends
and warm in the middle, il is a
good time to get coffinly coughs.
The memory of the just is bless
ed, but a good many would ejust
as blessed If they hadn't any nem-
Dry.
The trot at the Cumberland Fair
on Thursday was very exciting So
ay those of our citizens who at
tended.
Mr.. c. NJ. Shaffer is erecting
another brick house on German
street, near the M. E. Church
South.
We presume the Hagerstown
Neacs is published every other day
at least, that is as often as we
get it.
If you want to worry your brain
try to get up two or three columns
of locals each day for six consecn-
tive days.
We heard from Logan yesterday
Ia mess of bass arrived-thanks'
We hope the Stats are all on Elem
ing's live box.
Plenty of amusements neXtweek
First Wildman's splendid Theatre
Company, apd then the Berger
Family of Bell Ringers.
Smiling-the local of the Wheel
ing Intelligencer at a jug of grape
Juice. He is in his element, and
the element goes into him.
Breckbill & Co., agents for the
King of Irons, four complete irons
in one, are meeting with splendid
success. Call and examine one al
at the Everett House.
Business at the police Office yes
terday was complete whiteWash,
The Young Hirbernia Club had
a ball at King Street Hall last even.
ing.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

On last Wednesday night, accord
ing to the Cumberland Meas, there
were five burglaries in Cumber-
land. Rather a good nights work.
They must have commenced early
and quit late.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

The members of the Unitde
Brethren church of this town are
making efforts to raise funds to
erect a parsonage. We hope they
will succeed.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

We notice that most of the pave
ments now being put down are of
the new style, forming a gutter
without the stone curb.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

Hale and hearty beggars should
be introduced to Frank johnson,
who makes living with one
arm.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

Mr.. Charles Lambert is erecting
fine brick house on East Liberty
Street. Richardson is doing the
work.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

We understand that three gen.
tlemen have been spoken of for
the vacant presidency of the Coun-
ty Court, viz: Messrs. A. w. Nc
Cleary. John S. Gardner, and j.
B. A. Nadepbousch. This is not a
very desirable position for any
person who has not studied law
as a science, and whoever fills it
will necessarily find his action
criticised. We cannot help saying
that Moses S. GrAntham, Esq. sue
ceeded in discharging the duties of
the position with credit to HIM
self. We know, and he knows,
that he frequently erred, but as
he was no lawyer, how could he
always tell which lawyer was
right. He did wonderfully well,
in that, he did not often commit
errors, and those who come after
him will compliment themselves
if they succeed as well as he did.
We are opposed to the County
Court, and believe it to be a good
place to butcher good men, but as
we have the evil, we hope the best
man to be had will be selected fol-
President.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-31

The Board of Trade held their
regular business meeting on Fri
day evening, and afttr the la
Dor of The session went for
refreshments. They proceeded 20
Turner III all, where Schleuss had
prepared for them nice and palaia-
able oysters in every style. They
had a good time and enjoyed them
selves We believe the Board OF
Trade will be the means of accom-
plishing much good in this commu-
nifty. 1t will bring together
the majority of the bust
ness men, make good feeling,
protect honest buyers from paying
advanced rates to make good, losses
on non-paying customers and keep
ready a powerful organization
that can be used for pushing home
Improvements, and promoting
every enterprise that will prove
beneficial to the town.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

NJ. E. CHURCH APPOINTMENT. 90
The West Wisconsin Conferenc.
which held its annual session at Broad
head last month, assigned ministers OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church to
duty in this county as follaws:
Montort and Wdsh5ur1,---Rev 9. Charles.
Fes,insore W. L. Brown.
PlatteglHe--A Dexter.
Laacaster-A W. Cummings.
Georgetopn-T. J. Lewis.
Hazel Greea-W. Haw sax
Beetoacn-W Thomas.
Bosco6ei--J. G Aspinwall
Mt Hoppe Burnett
Rev. E. Tasker is appointed Chap
lain of the State Prison. Rev. p. S.
Mather is appointed Presiding Elder
in the Madison District and d. w.
Couch in the Mineral Point District.
We notice that Rev. Brothers is di-
rected to labor for the cause of relig-
ion at Mazomanie, Rev. Bushby at
Mineral Point, Rev. Delap at Month
cello, Rev. Knibbs at DodgeviIle, Rev.
Cooks at Linden, Rev. Sims at Shulls-
burg, Rev. Hackney at Lafayette, and
Rev. Clifton at Poynette. Hudson
was selected as the place tor the next
annual conference.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
| SHERIFF SALE.

Judgement of foreclosure and sale. J. G. Holloway
plaintiff, against Felix Dger and Christians Dill
ger, his wife, defendants. In circuit court for
Grant county, Wis. September term, 1874.
BY virtue and in pursuance of a judgment and Or
der of foreclosure and sale, rendered in the above
entitled action by said court at the September term
1874 thereof, on the 18th day of September, A. D.
1874, shall, on Thursday, the 18th day of November
A. d. 1874. at o'clock in the afternoon, at the
front door of the house, in the village of Ian
CASTER in said county offer for sale and sell public
auction, the highest bidder for cash. the following
described mortgaged premises, situated lying and be-
ing the county OF Grant and state Of Wisconsin,
wit: The south half of the southeast quarter and the
northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section
seven t7l town five (5) north, range ~ west,
cept square in the southeast corner of the
section az also the east half of the southwest
quarter of section a. town five (5) north OF
range ~ west and the north half of the north
es st quarter and the north half of the northwest
quarter of section eighteen (S) town five (5) north
of range one ID west, except in the
southwest corner of the northwest quarter OF
tie northwest quarter of said section eighteen
Qs). excepting also lots /. 4, S, 6, T. S, 9, 10,
H. r. IL ard 49, In Block "a in the village of An
half OF the northwest quarter of section eighteen
Aforesaid lying right north of lot IL in said block
"A" bounded the east by line running due north
the of the Big Platte River continuation
of east line of said lot ii, bIsck "a" and bounded
the west by line running due north west line
of said lot bounded the north by the center OF
said river. and upon the south by the north line Of
sed lot IL.
Dated at the sheris Office this 22d day Of septem-
Der, 1874. 7. CARRIER,
Sheriff of Grant County
BARBER & CLEMEsTsoN, Plaintiffs Att'ys. 29w6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

sEA valuable barn, belonging to
Hon. Joseph White, of the town OF Bel
mont, Wis, was burned on the night
of the 18th ult., the fire being un-
doubtedly the work of an inoendiary.
The bara was one of the best in
Southern Wisconsin, being 100 feet
long, and valued at $4,000. Nine
horses, 400 bushels of old wheat, and
quantity of farming implem ents
were burned with the barn. Mr..
Whites loss is fully $4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
CLOSED OUT.

To whom it may concern: In acco rdarce
with my CARD of May 10th, have closed
my business as a manufacturer in Lancaster.
My attention will be turned to settlement OF
accounts, all of which are due on and after the
LIST inst, with interest at ten per cent. All
persons owing the firm of d. II. Budd, will,
at the earlest opportunity, call and settle the
same. A promise TO pay must have a definite
time, and must be paid. Grain, wheat, oats
or corn, will be taken in limited amounts in
settlement of accounts, at Lancaster market
cash prices. l MEAN BUSINESS. DON'T
let anything mar the harmony that has exist
ed between us, but come early, and if | am
absent my son George will answer in my stead
26w4 d, H. BUDD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
ESTATE--HAIL.

Lancaster, September Is A. D. 1874. In the matter
Of the Proof and Probate Of the last will and ties
lament of Gabriel Hail, ST., deceased, late of the
County of Grant
Whereas, an instrument in writing, pGrporting to
be the last will and testament of Gabriel Hail, de
ceased late of the County Of Grant has been filed in
this office; aud whereas. application has been made
By Gabriel Hail, ir raging that the same be prov
en- and admitted TO Probate according to the laws Of
this State.
Therefore ii IL order that said application be heard
before me st the Probate Office, in the village of Ian
caster in said County, on Monday the 2eth day oi
October, A. D. 1sf4, 81 one o'clock PM
And it 10 further ordered that notice shall be Civ
TO all persons interested In said Will of the time
aud place said hearing by publication In the Grant
for three successive weeks each week. prior to
thu time of such hearing. BY the Court
2sws VIM. MEG oNIGAL, County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
CHERIFF'S SALE-THoaNroN.

On Execution. State of Wisconsin, county of Grant
S. Lester n. Devendorf and Jacob b. Penn, part
ners doing business under the firm name and style
Of Devendorf Penn. plaintiffs vs. John Thornton,
defendant, In circuit court for Grant county.
By virtue of an execution issued ozt of and under
the seal of the circuit court for Grant county, Wis.,
upon judgment rendered therein en- the 10th day Of
September 1874 in the circuit court of Grant county
Wis., wherein this above named plaintiffs part
and in favor of the same and against John Thorn
ton defendant, 7 have this day levied upon all the
right title and interest which the said defendant John
Thornton had the 18th day of May, 1874, or has
since acquired, to the following described property,
to.wit "a of in the southeast quarter of Sec
ton three 81, town four o. range three (3) west be-
ing piece of land C2O) leet nerth and south. and
f260 feet east and west lying the Plateylle road
and measuring from the southeast corner Of block
(42 in Lancaster Grant county, Wis.,, and immed
ly south of block (42s also west half of lots one %
and (2), in block (23l in village of Platteve, in
said Grant county, Wis.,, which shall offer for sale
ard sell public auction to the highest bidder, at
the front door of the court house. in the village of
Lsncas ter, In said ty the 14th day of Novem
Der. 1874 at the hour of one O'Clock p. m.
Dated this 10Th day of September. A. D. 1874. at
Sherifs office, Lancaster. 7. CARRIER,
Sheriff of Grant county, Wis.
WIN. Z. & GEO. B. CARTER Pitts Att'ys. 2sw6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
TRAIN TIME AT spECHT's FERRY
TOWN AND COUNTY /:
Rennhliean Town Caucus.

The Republican voters of the town OF Lam
caster will meet at the court house in the VII
lage OF Lancaster on Saturday, October 8, al
the hour of in the afternoon, to elect eleven
delegates to represent said town in the assem-
bly, convention called 10 meet at Lancaster on
October 10 nominate candidate for Mem
Der of Assembly. BY order town committee.
GEO. CLEMEETsoN, Chm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

The Darlington Democrat says that
40 adopted son of Patrick Cassidy, OF
Fsyette, 10 years old, got lost in the
woods on the 18th ult., and was not
found till Tuesday morning. He was
alive, but much exhausted. and it will
probably be several days before he
will recover his usual health.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

STREET Row.-Last Monday night
Maple street presented a fearful spec
tacle. During the late hours of the
evening one Len Cook, disreptuta-
Bile fellow, was evidently on the war
path and was furious. His oaths and
obscene language filled the air and
became so obnoxious that John John
son came on the street and endeayor-
ed to quiet him, but could not until he
resorted to physical force. Cook took
this punishment meekly, went off and
soon returned bearing in his hand a
murderous looking knife, and meeting
quiet citizen he accosted him with
his knife when the citizen knocked him
down; he approached another person
who also knocked him down. After
these three persons had in turn pun
ished him, Cook was still eager for a
fight Herman Ault and Cook collid-
ed; Cook cut fearful cash in Ault's
head. Ault replied with a knife
thrust at Cook which the latter re-
ceived on the back of his left hand,
Ault also struck Cook a tremendous
blow with a fence picket which near
" closed his right eye. The difficult
ty will probably be adjusted by Jus.
tice Baldwin on Monday next.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
A RECOMMENDATIONS.

County Of Grant, Town of Lancaster-ss. In Justice
Court, before A. Burr. Justice. To John Larkin
You are hereby notified that a warrant Of attach
ment has been issued against you and your property
attached to satisfy the demand of Benjamin e. Quincy
amounting to the sum of ten dollars
Now, unless you appear before Addison Burr; q
justice of tn peace in and for said county of Grant
and state OF Wisconsin, on the 18th day Of October,
1874 O'Clock p. M at his Office in Lancaster to
TO said complaint, your property will be sold
&C. satisfy said demand, together with costs Of said
suit. BENJAMIN L. QUINCY,
Lancaster Sept 81, 1874. 2swl Plaintiff.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01

-Messrs. Nathan, Schreiner & Co. have in
to>day's HERALD an announcement that de-
serves the attention of the reader This firm
have purchased for the Fall trade an unusually
large and well assorted stock of goods, which
they offer to the public at Granger prices.
Call on them, examine their stock, ask their
prices, and you will purchase.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
independent Candidate,

To the Voters of Grant County:
Being opposed to all rings, cliques and combina-
TONS and believing that frequent frat
principles and practice is necessary to the health of
our body polite, therefore in accordance with old
time ways before the reign of King Caucus / offer
myself candidate for your suffrage for the office
OF Sheriff of Grant county at the coming elect ion
JOSEPH 8: WASHBURN.
FlatteviIe Wis, Aug. 26 1874.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-10-01
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice Is hereby given that the firm heretofore
known as Hyde Utt, in the fruit and grocery bust
ness at Lancaster, is from this date dssolve by
tual consent. The business will be continued at the
old stand by Geo. D. Utt with whom all persons in
debted to the firm of Hyde UT are requested to
settle at once. G. J. HYDE,
GEO. D. UTT.
Lancaster, Sept 10, 1874. 29w3