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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-01-16

An exchange says: "In these days
when diseases of the throat prevail, and
particularly dry hacking cough, which
is not only distressing TO ourselves, but
to those with whom we are brought in
business contact, those thus afflicted may
be benefited by trying the following
remedy: Last fall we were induced to
try what virtue there was in common
salt We commenced by using il three
times a day, morning, noon, and night;
we dissolved large teaspoonful of com
mon salt in about half a tumbler of cold
water, and with this we gargled the throat
most effectually, just before meal time.
The result has been that during the
winter we were not only free from the
usual coughs and colds to which, as far
as our memory extends, we have always
been subject, but the dry hacking cough
has entirely disappeared; we attribute it
entirely to the salt gargle, and most
cordially recommend II TO those Of our
readers who are subject to disease of the
throat"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-01-16

1T is estimated that the number of
railroad ties in present use in the United
States is 150,000,000 A cut of 200 ties to
the acre is above rather than under the
averae e, and it therefore has required the
product of 75O, 900 acres of welI.timbered
land to furnish the supply. Railroad ties
100000 ties are used annually for repairs,
taking the timber from 100000 acres.
The manufacture of rolling stock dis
poses ofthe entire yield of350,000 acres, and
full supply of 500, 900 acres more every
year. 1t appears, then, that our railroads
are stripping the country at the rate of
1000, 600 acres per ahnum, and their de-
mands are rapidly increasing.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-01-16
Laplanders and Reindeer.

MANY have the impression that Lapland
is dark in the winter, but that is an error
The country is Illuminated by Northern
Lights every night. | wanted to see the
Laps and drive reindeer. They can go
fifty miles an hour for two hours daily.
The sledges are narrow, have an oscillat-
ing motion, and one unaccustomed TO
them will tumble out in all directions.
You drive with one line only, that reaches
from the animals horns, and is tied
around your arm. After you get pitched
out, the reindeer stops when he is tired
of dragging you through the snow. Some
times they bout face and buck you out,
and not unfrequently perform that task
by kicking. | was keeled out by a kick,
and snatched along 200 yalds ut the rate
Of nearly mile a minute. There were
Laps ahead and Laps behind, in case of
accident, and they came TO the rescue
pretty often. l learned the business in
four days, being tumbled out the first day
one hundred and ten times; the second,
seventy; the third, thirty; the fourth, ten
next day, no times, and | thought that
was bully. The cold was forty degrees
below, yet did not suffer Fl ON it, The
climate is dry and healthy. We drove to
an acquaintance who owned 1000 rein
deer. | went into his tent, and found
men, women, and dogs and other animals
sleeping together, and found so many
fieas there that took my bag and went
out to sleep in a snOw-bank All the
Christians read and write, school attend
ance being compulsory. Their mode of
locomotion is funny. They wear snow
shoes ten feet long and four feet wide, and
go sliding about in comical manner.
The natives live on reindeer meat and
coffee. All the money gathered by sell
ing the smoked meat and skins of their
animals is bartered for coffee, which they
drink continually. Their hair is flaxen,
eyes blue, skin exceedingly white, cheek
bones high, and faces very red from ex-
posure to the cold. They are intelligent
and honest. left bag of gold, $500, in
house, and the woman followed me
thirty miles to bring it. l offered her
$50, which she Indignantly refused; in
fact she would accept no present; so |
kissed her, At first she was astonished
kissed her again, and she got accustom,
ed TO it. A kiss was all could give her
that cost nothing From Lecture By
Paul Du Chdiilu
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-01-16

The American trade dollar has been
formally recognized by the Chinese Gov.
ernment as a medium of trade, and will
henceforth be received by them in pay
ment Of duties at its intrinsic value,
which is found by assay to be 896l of
pure silver. In the official proclamation
announcing his the following compari-
son is made: One hundred American
trade dollars are worth 10007 new Mexi-
can dollars, or 10l ,48 old Mexican dollars.
Therefore, the American trade dollar is
onefourteenth per cent, better than the
new Mexican dollar, and within a frac.
tion of ~ per cent. better than the old
Mexican dollar.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-01-16

YOU'VE ladies about to be married, ten
derly preserve your intended husbands
love letters, though never so caliy they
may be. You may find world of com
fort in them, as that poor woman at Osh'
kosh can tell you She says there is
no'hing like it, looking over the old let
teIs and reading "My dearest darling
angel, Heaven alone knows the depth of
my love Tor you," just after the writer,
now her husband, has finished kicking
her down stairs.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-01-16

Columbus, Ga, thinks she will re-
ceive about $4,000 bales of Gotten this
season, 5000 less than last season.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-01-16

Over 600 persons are at the Albany
IN. ~ Penitentiary.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-01-16

-Pennsylvania's annual production of
minerals nearly equals that of all the
other States and Territories put together.
In the last year, reported by census, her
mines yielded $1,000, 1865 worth of min
erals, and all the rest of the country,
$S0,39060 worth,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-01-16

BosToN has grown tired of being
snubbed by New England towns that
boast their six.toed babies and double
headed calves and ancient marines who
have captured the devil'fish, and has
squelched the ambitious rascals, by tell
wooden legs, who in the past year has re.
fused fifty odd matrimonial proposals.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
Farms for Sale.

The following described lands will be sold on rea
sonable terms by the UNDERLINED; MY home piace
of 1850 acres In the town of Elk Grove Lafayette Co.
Wis 100 acres of which are tillsble, the remaining
so acres being timber The place well improved and
unfallng stream quite the barnysfd There Is 9
good dwelling house, likewise a large barn. a rock
stable and other necessary outbuiIdings. would
make an excellent stock farm. The orchard is large
and til rifty comprising than 600 bearing trees
Adjoining this farm there s ns tract ofland which
will be sold with the above, separately, as the put'
chaseIa may desire Fifty acres Of this are under enl
tiy.tion the rest being timber Also 200 Dor
dering Platte River sections le and ~ town OF El-
enboro Grant County. THERE'S house on this land
I've rest ia what may be called No. timber land
For particulars address the subscriber st Hazel Green
Grant Co Wis GABRIEL MILLS.
49, o. 1874 ct
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02

AZ The Dodgeville Chronicle says
that en- the 18th inst, little girl
about four years old, the daughter Of
J. B. Paynter, of that place, Of the
United States Hotel, fell into cistern
with about five feet of water in it, and
would have drowned had not her faith
er been near, and hearing her cries
jumped into the cistern just as she
was sinking for the last time. Lucki-
ly the child received no very severe
injuries.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02

CoGGlA's Comet. -"Have you seen
the Cont" IL be question that now
SUPERB; des the usual inquiry as TO
what Is fair compensation for rail-
roads and toll bridges and grist-milis.
According to Professor Colbert. of
the Chicago Tribune, a new comet is
visible in the heavens northward
somewhere, and we are somewhat
surprised that Governor Taylor has
delayed so long to issue a proclama-
ton telling US that Coggia is mo-
nopolist and comets are a nuisance
and must be abated. But the comet
is verify, say the astronomers, and
may be discovered now any starlit
night between the hours of O'Clock
evening and O'Clock morning, that
is if you are fortunate enough to own
an opera glass. Bat we are promis-
ed that in a month hence the comet
will be fifty times as large as at pres
ent, when even dull eyes may catch
glimpse of it. The new comet was
discovered about two months since
by French astronomer, and now
appears many times larger than
when first seen.
It's present position in the heavens
at 9 O'Clock in the evening is about
80 degrees from the horizon, and 80
degrees westward from north. 10
other words, the observer should face
the north, then turn round about
oae-third Of the angle from north to-
wards the west, and then elevate his
gaze to point which is about one
third Of the distance upward from
the horizon to the point overhead.
The comet il now ne .riy equal in
brilliaucy TO q 81 TAR Of he fourth mag
nitude, and may be distinguished by
the nakel eye. from fixed star, by
the peculiar haziness Of It's light,
good eye can easily perceive the ex-
istenco of tail, with little patient
watching, and all the better il the
observer be not near an artificial
light.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02

A LEAD -Messrs. S. X. Miner, NJ.
DeVry and t. W.. Hogan, who are
prospecting for mineral On the land
of Adam Huske, about three miles
northwest of the village of Hazel
Green, have struck a very promising
prospect, and are now taking out
considerable mineral. Several old
miners, who have been down the
shaft express the opinion that it will
prove good thing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
Thirty Years. Experience of an
Old Nmrse

Mrs. Winsiows Soothing Syrup Is the pre-.
scription Ofone of the best Female Physicians and
Nurses in the United States, and has been used for
thirty years with failing safety and by
millions of mothers and children, from the feeble in
FAINT of week old to the adult 1t corrects acdiy
of the stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates the
bowels, and gives rest health and comfort to mother
and child. We believe il TO be the Best and Surest
Remedy in the World in all of DYSENTERY
and DTARRHEA IN CHILDREN, whether il arises
from reething from any other cause. Full direc-
tions for using will accompany each bottle None
Genuine unless the fac-simile Of CURTIS PERKINS
is on the outside wrapper. Sold by all Medicine
Dealers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
ATTENTION, FARMERS!

would like to say to the public, gh the HER
AID that have been travelling through Indiana and
Illinois for the last six weeks most OF sh0 time and
went to see as many of their blOodad horses as
coufd Relieving that knew what kind ola horse
was nt eded 10 this place. bought four year old ~
Norman and 4 Hamiltonian, whose ancestors were
inn norted from France He 10 Dappie Grey, 10 hands
high and weighs 1900 pounds thin in flesh. All ask
ia that those interested in improving stock Of
horses will examine him. He s entirely free from
any small or scrub stock his stock cannot fail to be
good / will keep him at my isrn for stock purpos
es this season two mics southeast OF fennimore
Center To insure, sl2 will not be responsible
,ar any accident z. P. GREEN.
Peanimora wis June g. 1874 l3w6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02

.ETbe Dodgeville Chronicle
wants to know if it isn't kind of singu-
lar that when a "Reform" governor
has to appoint an officer the appointee
always happens to be a Democrat of
the old school.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
Mol A. ticle Of Beer
NEW MILLINERY GOODS

The undersigned would respectfully call the atten-
ton Of her old customers aud the public generally
10 the fact that she has received choice assortment
OF millinery goods, such as hats, bonnets ribbons,
acss plumes and ladies' furnishing goods In general
Also large assortment of Jewelry. such AS ladies
watch chains, breast pins and finger rings,
iockes. ETC., gold and imitation ell of which will be
sold cheap for cash. ,,
,..,,,,a Nav d si0m3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
N A r. X | r ID:

At Potosi, June 10, 1874 by Thos Stephens, Esq,
Mr.. Henry Macke and Miss Johanna Kuster.
At Potesi, June q, 1874 by Thos Stephens, Esq.
Mr.. Christopher Peacock and Miss Margaret J Petty
AtCassviIle, June H. 1874, by Henry Burgess, Esq,
Matthias Schleier and Catherine Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
Mt. Ida, June %, 1878.
TAKEN UP-COLT.

Nv the subscriber, residing on section 80, in the
town Of Woodman, three miles northeast OF MillVie.
ON the 18th of June, 1874. light grey horse Colt
years and over, with small piece cut on its right
ear The ow ner s requested 70 prove property, pay
charges and take him away VIM. POkLAND.
Woodman, June ~, 1874. l6w4f
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
TAKEN UP-CoLT.

By the subscriber on lands owned by him in the
town of Lancaster. about May lat, 1879, two
year old bay mare Colt with in the forehead an
small white spot on the nose, black name tail and
eps The owner is requested to CALL prove property
and take said stray away. NJ hOH DHN
Tanrastar wis lima s 1874 13w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02

II. r. EXCURSION TO DUBUQUE
The C.. ID. 81 NJ and G.. G. IL ID. Rail-
roads offer reduced rates to parties
DESTROYS of seeing the grand process
sion, to take place in Dubuque, July
4th, 1874, which it is proposed to make
the most imposing ever held in the
State, and will be participated in
by the Military and Civic Societies
and Fire Department The Manufac
turing Establishments will be repre-
sented by miniature establishments in
working order, drawn by horses. A
grand chariot, drawn by 10 horses,
the chariot mounted by the Goddess
of Liberty surrounded by the several
States represented by beautifully cos
TUNED young ladies. The shady
groves at the north end of the city,
where the procession will disband,
have been fitted up for refreshments,
with seats, tables, &c. and amuse-
ments provided: Sack Racing, Climb
ing the Creased Pole, Foot Race,
Catching creased pigs, Wheelbarrow
Races. &c. The Germania and Acad-
envy Bands have been engaged for
the day. Trains leave Spechts Ferry
An. Returning, leave Dubuque at
s o'clock, p. NJ. Fare for round trip,
90 cts
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02

EaF- If the local editor Of the Du-
buque Times would pay more at
tention to lis geography and the
trans-Mississippi exchanges he would
not be lead to make such blunders
as are these, clipped from late is
sue of the Times
County Treasurer, r S. Norris, Of
Grant county, Wisconsin, purchased
the fine bull, "Baron Belleville," No.
13,4O7 paying the modest sum of ST.
00O The Gazette says he is the finest
animal ever brought to that county"
"The Grant county Industrial Press
gives some encouraging words to pom
toon bridges, and speaks its mind
as follows: The committee of the Du-
buque city council, appointed to inves-
tigate and report upon the matter of
a pontoon bridge across the Mississip-
pi, have reported fayorably for such
a project, &c"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
To All Whom It Nav Concern.

Whereas my WIFE Della A. Bull. has LETT my bed
sHd board without just or provocaon, sli per.
sons are forbidden 10 harbor trust her my &C.
count as will pay debts Of her contrasting alter
this date. AAGNUs BULL.
Lancaster June %. lava
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
STRAYED-MARE.

Stray ed aom the subscriber residing miles south
east from the village of Mount Hope, the 2lst OF
June last, small dark bay mare, years old, small
star and narrow strip forehead; right hind loot
white; small bu nch on right forward knee. reas
enable reward will be paid for her delivery or ioI
information that will lead to the same
MINER TYLER.
Mt ida June % 1874. lott
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
TIMBER LAND FOR SALE.

The undersigned will sell 20 Of timber land In
the town Of OiiftoH-being ths nk OF the nex or
nell section D. in said town There is a very thrifty
vsung gro yth and considerable large timber on the
land. Terms-fl5 Per acre; one-third down; balance
twon annual payments. Apply TO me at hontfor:.
Montfort, hayls ems JAS. Il .aAsT0N.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
STRAY-MARE.

A three year old bay mare, with black name and
tail hind ankles white, with small black spots in the
white on the ankles and small white in the fore
head. Any person giving Information or returning
the colt to me at Boscobel will be rewarded.
LAVA A. W. CUMMINGS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02

The FOURTH AT LANCASTER. This
town ofstcady habits has had another
spasm and proposes now, after eleven
months elaboration, to celebrate the
glorious Fourth in becoming and
natriotic manner. Bushnell Hollow
vii be the scene of again fighting
over the battles of the revolution.
To this place, therefore, 1T IS
expected that everybody, with his
wife and little responsibilities, will
repair on Saturday forenoon mex.
1t is proposed that there be speaking
on this occasion, also good music
both vocal and instrumental A
large platform will be erected for
the accommodation of those who
take pleasure in the dance. A com
mittee cf arrangements have the af-
fair in Oh rye and promise to spare
no pains to have pleasant and or
DERBY celebration of our national an
niversary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02

cE The Mineral Point Tribune
says, Granger, evidently not well
posted, demanded a ticket over the
NJ P. r. r., last Monday, for three
cents per mile. To prevent others
from falling into like error, and get
ting laugh on them, we mention this,
and invite attention to the law. under
which the NJ. P. Il. r. is allowed four
cents per mile as passenger fare
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02

New STEAMER.-We erred in stat
ing last week that Capt. Anderson
had left the Potosi and Dubuque
packet line on account of ill.health.
The rumor probably started from the
that fact he had temporarily turned
over the command of the Express to
another person until be could put on
the line a larger and faster steamer.
We understand that be has purchas-
ed the Gussio Girdon to supply the
place of the Express in the carrying
business and she is already making
regular trips on the river. The in
crease Of business on this line has
rendered the purchase OF large boat
necessary, as the Express was unable
10 convey the passengers and freight,
rhe Gird0n is said to be good boat,
safe. commodious and comfortable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02

From the subscriber. small sized bay mare, years
old this spring. Left hip little down. heavy name
and tail. No marks her. Had on headstall with
rope attached tied up around her neck when she loft
JOHN F0NER,
RIuA Riv, r Station Wis June g. 1874 13w4*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
LANCASTER MARKET
.REcLKD EVERY rHURsDY MORNING By NATHAN,
soHREINER Il co.
CHICAGO MARKET.

Chicago, June 80.
Wheat-Quiet at 81 III.
Corn Quiet and firm, 594c,
0ats-Firm at 45c,
Rye-Nomnal at SIC.
Hogs-Quiet and weak at s., 75(@6,25.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02

REVIVAL WORK AT DoDGEvILLE. =
The Chronicle notices that Rev.
Phillips, of Lancaster, who has "een
holding revival meetings at various
points in Iowa county during the
present spring and summer, is now
holding series of such meetings at
the Baptist Church in the town of
Ridgeway, and is meeting with his
usual success. The meetings were
commenced on Monday evening of
last week, and about twenty persons
had been converted up to last Wed
nesday evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
,o.rN TIME at spECHTs FERRY

NDkTN
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notation ........... ..-..-.f.Vo N
SOUTH
p4.4a..r '''-'' =
All -.
st..l rates on ground trip" tickets to and from
LII. on c. D &M.and G. G. & D. roads Fare
6af'gque and return IS cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02

CATHOLICS AND THE GRANGE "A
recent orIer from the Catholic Bish-
OPP, of Milwaukee, it is said, declares
the union of Catholics with the Pat
rons unnatural, and against the laws
of the Catholic church regulating its
followers ia the matter of secret or
CARNATIONS. All the Bishops of the
Catholic Church in this coantry are
generally expected soon to promul-
gate orders similar to the one issued
from Milwaukee. This action will
doubtless hasten tho abolition OF Sc
crecy IN the order of Patrons of Hus-
bandry, and the establishment Of
open garages.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
Wyalusing Notes.


H. Eggleston d Co.'S. saw.mlll
broke down last week, but has again
commenced saving.
--George Gleein with his mother
and Mrs. N. w. Kendall, started
"out west on q pleasure trip the
8th Of June. They are enjoying
themselves, in spite Of bad weather
J. A. Harford's hop-yard are
boxing fine.
Jack Race has had his house
repaired and proposes to have a
dance the 4th. 1t will be a good
one, it Jack has anything to do with
it.
We are to have a grand time
celebrating the 4th here. There
will be brass band, fire works,
dance, and everything nice.
Our summer school has closed.
1t was taught by Miss Fannie Glenn,
who has given good satisfaction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
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Response by G. J. Schellenger.


Class of rs:
Strong like the ash, may one noble class rise
No less renowned for its knowledge than size;
The different members together unite,
To honor and grace their mother Of might.
Long may prosper and many years live
No vigor losing from the help we give.
Responded to by Miss George.
Class of IA The last but not less than her
predecessors May she be profted by her sis
tiers before her, and may she make her own
way through the rough and adamantine walks
of life
Responded to by James Oettiker,
President of the class.
The Faculty. Instructors and helpers-you
who have been so faithful and have labored so
zealously for our good, we now tender you our
esteem and gratitude; we honor you, we es-
TEEN you and we love you. May you Ice hlest
in your labors and may the little lights which
you have trimmed continue to shine brilliantly
until every place wherein is gloom and sad
ness, shall glow with JOY and happiness,
Response by Pres. Charlton.
Or Alma Mater. As thou hast helped and
strengthened US in our weakness, we still cling
to thee for guidance. May the number of thy
DAYS be great, and may the seed which thou
hast sown take deep root, blossom and bear
good fruit, fruit which will be beautiful to
all, and glory aud an honor to thee.
Response by Prot. McGregor.
Several volunteer toasts were given,
among them "The Choir" which was
responded to by song from the choir
"There is always room for one more. "
After thanking the host for his hos
pitality, the guests departed at 1880
A. NJ.
On Wednesday, June "a, the class
exercises took place in the campus OF
the Normal school.
MUSIC.
Grafton on tn Dedication Of the class Cooley
History Of the TFowbrldge
The class in 1854 Y Bass
Poem hoilh u"oafisn
MUSIC.
Toasts .,..,.To Toast Mistress Ernstne r. Stevens
MUSIC. m
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-07-02
STRAYED-CoLT.
STRAYED-MARE.

Glen Haven. March 26. 1874,