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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
A CARD.

To the members of the NJ. E. Church of
Patch Grove aud vicinity: We tender you
our sincere thanks for the substantial manner
IN which re have been remembered by you,
and IN a way we cannot well help remember.
ing you-in the present of nice album guilt.
Also, to those ladies not members of the
church, list OF whose names we shall keep
by us-tor their quiet surprises and kind re-
niinder of their regard N the shape OF very
beautiful scarf, dress pattern, sc. May the
blessings of the gospel of peace abide with
Won, is the wish of your friends, Pastor and
wife. J, d. BRoTEERs,
T. E, BROTHERS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
G. A. Cox, Secretary


CATHOLIC FESTIVAL. The people
of the country about to the number
of several hundred composed gay
assem- blage at Budd's Hall on Thurs
day evening last. The object of the
ga herring has been heretofore stated
in the HERALD, viz: to have rJl-
licking good time, vote for Congress-
man, dance, eat and present gold
headed cane to somebody. About
9 O'Clock the dancing commenced
and right merrily and industriousIy
was this kind of sport carried Oh
until the breakfast bell began to ring
The Congressional Convention was
in session from 10 O'clock p m. until
2 o'clock a. M, and oyer thousand
votes were cast. Senator Holloway
was voted the popular man and &C
cordingly received the present of a
gold headed cane. The vote stood
as follows: Whole number cast,
1124-of which Senator Holloway
received 69O4, Hon. B. f. Fay 388,
Colonel Clark 81. On the whole
the festival was a merry one, and it
was most orderly conducted con-
sidoring the number in attend
ance. The proceeds of the evening
Melted about the sum of $500, for
which Father Scott, in behalf of the
society for which he labors, tenders
thanks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
BOYS, TAKE NOTICEi

The parties-boys and others-who ihayc
heretofore been accustomed TO enter the coun-
ty Fair Grounds and buildings on Sundays
andnights are hereby warned:that any person
hereafter found on the grounds without per-
ed for trespass and dealt with accordingly.
2bw3 L. HOLLOWAY.
Gen'l Supt. Grant Co. Ag'l soc'y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10

aA- Lost on the County Fair
grounds on Friday last silver
mounted crutch, owned by Mrs.
Ward, of Fennimore. The finder
will confer a favor TO an unfortunate
by leaving the same at the HERALD
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
Independent Candidate.

To the Voters Of Grant County:
Being opposed to all rings, cliques and combina-
TONS aud believing that frequent recurrence 70 nrsi
principles and practice Is necessary the health Of
body polite, therefore in accordance with old
time ways before the reign of King Caucus. offes
myself a candidate for your suffrage for the once
Of Sheriff of Grant county at the canning election
JOSEPH g. WASHBURN.
flatteville, Wis, Aug. %, 1874.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
A CARD.

FRIrSp CovRR:-As the time for ''brnging ont
didates" is now at hand. wish 10 say through the
Herald that the friends of Capt. D. N smsley, of this
town. will once more urge his name before the COM
ing county convention, for ncmi mating county Of
icers fer the Office Of Register Of Deeds. His quail
hcations for that Office too well known to need
ANYTHING said in their favor.
Respectfully yours, ANDREW SMITH.
Dckeyviile, Wis, Sept, !, 1874.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
Reform Town Caucus,

The Reform Electors of the town OF Lam
caster will meet in caucus at the court house
bin the village of Lancaster, on Saturday, Sept
18th, at 3 O'Clock p. m, for the purpose Of
choosing III delegates to attend the County
Convention to be held in Lancaster on thu
18th day of September, inst.
BY order of Town Committee.
Lancaster, Sept. 9.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
FARM FOR SALE.

The Subscriber will sell his farm, containing 2so
acres situated in section "a in the town Of Patch
Grove rs acres good bottom medows good for either
grain or grass so broke the ridge; balance
timber: { good springs, good frame houie and barn.
together With other out buildings. will sell very
low and part dsvn balance on time to suit pur-
chaser with security on the place NY reason for
ssIiinr is am settsng old, and my help is ell gone
and would like to gee . smaller place.
p.,.h o-ox. Invr..t TO- 23w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Republicans Of Grant County:
The undersigned hereby announces himself
as a candidate for the Republican nomination
for the Office of Sheriff, subject to the wishes
of the Republican County Convention to be
held at Lancaster Sept. 23d, next
Lancaster, Sept. Z. c. J. HYDE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
M AR

At Mhscoda, August Is. 1874. by Rev. B. h. viii
Hanson, of Chicago, Mr.. George W. Gray, of Waters
own, and Miss Wilheinma Mcintyre, Of Muscoda.
tLittis Grant. Sept. 4, 1874 by asv J Johns, Mr.
Rent, min .GarthwAite, OF Little Grant, and Miss
Lucy A. Shslbourns, OF Beetewn.
At Mon fort. August q, 1874. by J.N. Keith. Rag
g. w. Spar ow of Darlington, and Nancy j. Lspgferd
Of Darlington.
At Piatteyil Sept. 3, 1874. by Rev. N. Mayne Mr..
John g. Curhart Nd Miss Lizzie Ivey, all OF Platte
VILE
At Lancaster, Sept. g.. Jsi4 by Addison Burr. ESQ
Mr. Perry Munns, of Y, 7nfaere and Miss May jones'
of Marion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10

R-A champion shooting match
came off st Bloomington last Thurs
day morning between John Hale
and Samuel Woodhouse. The match
vas for the best sh)t in twenty birds.
Hale shot three and Woodhouse all
but one of the remainder. Samuel
will soon be contending with Bogar-
dus and other noted shots.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Republicans of Grant County:
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the nomination for the Office of County
Treasurer, subject, however, TO the decision
of the Republican County Convention to be
held at Lancaster, Sept. %.
ALEXANDER IVEY.
Potosi, Sept. 4, 1874.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
TAKEN UP~-PIG.

Nv the subscriber section %. town OF Clifton, on
ar about Sept lst ls74 one white barrow pigno ear
marks black spec on each eye. The owner 10 re-
quested to cali provs property. pay charges and take
said stray away. II. WAIoOn'
Msrtinville, Sept. =. Zow4'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
ESTATE.-THoMAs:
ESTATE-WADE.

AdministrHtor's sale. In Probate-Grant County
Court-In the matter Of the real estate Of Jscob
D. Wade deceased.
Notice 10 hereby given that, by virtue and In pur.
suanee Of an order Of license, made in said matter.
the 1th day Of Sept 1874 by the county court Of
said couAty, the undersigned, who In the administrs
OF the estate Of said deceased. will Monday.
the 5th day Of October, A. d. 1874 at O'Clock in
the afternoon at the front door Of the court house in
Lancaster in said county. offer for sale, at public
vendus. the following described lands, t0-wit; The
east half Of the northwest quarter and the south
west quarter OF the northeast quarter, Of section
thrty-x 1851 ia town ave Isl north Of range three
90 west in the county Of Grant and state Of Tiscon-
ain.
The terns OF sale sash on delivery Of deed
JAS. A. DAVIS,
Administrator Of said estate.
Dated at Lancaster, this It'll day Of September, A.
D. 1874. 2ew4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
TAKEN UP-STEER.

Nv the subscriber. living on lands owned By him,
an sect;on L. town Of Lancaster, III miles south OF
the village, ON or about Sept. l. black and white
two war old steer. The owner ID requested to call
property pay charges and take said stray .sy
26w4s CHAe' LASoslD"h'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
TAKEN UP--MARE.

BY the subscriber, living on section 3D. town OF
Blue River about the 10th day Of August last,
one chestnut mare years old. black name and tail;
no other marks. The owner 10 requested to call,
prove property pay chan and take said stray away
Hiohland Sent. s. 26s4s MICHAEL EGAN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
Farms for Sale.

The following described lands will be sold on rsa
sonsbIe terms by tks underlined: MY home piscs
via 100 acres of hich arc tllable, the remaining
SO acres being timbss The place well improved and
uufsiIing stream qns:s near the bsrnysrd There 10
good dwelling house. likewise 9 large barn, rock
stable. and other necsssary outbuildings. Wouia
male an excellent stock farm. The orchard 10 large
and Ia rifty comprisfng than 900 bearing trees
Adjoining this farm shere 10 fns tract ofana wncn
will be sold with the above, or separately pa,
ch.ssrs nav desire Fifty Of this under cul-
tyaton the rest being timber Also. 200 acres Dor
dsring Platte River sections 10 and H. town Of III.
lenboro. Grant CounSy. THERE'S mouse on thls Isho
xbout SO acres of tbs land being under cultivation.
TIE rest 10 what may be called No. timber land
Yor particulars the subscriber ct Hazel Green
Grant Co. Wis GABRIEL MILLS.
Msrch "a IsT4 At
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
August 10.
-
FOR SALE.

All my real and personal property In the town Q
Beetovn Having decided to remove to the Pacific
coast wish TO give notice to all who are indebted 70
ma hv book account, that settlement must be made
without fail or delay. r. h miLLAhDs m v
na.,own August l. 1874. 21w6s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
Thirty Years. Experience OF an
Old Nmvsp

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup IL the pre-.
scription ofone of the best Female Physicians and
Nurses in the United States and has been used for
thirty With safety and by
millions of mothers and children, from the feeble in
FAINT of one week old TO the adult. 1t acidty
of the stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates the
bowels and gives rest health and comfort to mother
and child. We believe it TO be the Beat and Surest
Remedy in the World. in all of DYSENTERY
and DIARRHGA IN CHILDREN whether it arises
from Teethng or from any other cause. Full direc-
tons for using will accompany each bottle. None
Genuine unless the fac-simile of CURTIS h PERKINS
is on the outside wrapper. Sold by all Medicine
Dealers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
FENNIMORE TOWN CAUCUS.

The Republicans of the Town of Fennimore
are requested to meet at Fennimore Center on
Friday. Sept. 10, at O'Clock r. nj. to elect
delegates to attend the County Convention 10
be held at Lancaster, Sept, %. BY order of
the Town Committee.
H. DANKLEFF, Chm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10

COMMITTED. The hotel de Car
rier received another inmate on Tues
day in the person of one Peter Mel
son. He was charged with larceny
of coat and watch from the house
OF Samuel Wetmore in Patch Grove
on the 5th inst. Nelson was tried
before Justice Dickinson who found
probable cause TO believe that he
was guilty, and required bail in the
sum of $500 Failing to satisfy the
accused was at once committed to
the county Jail where be will rest IN
til discharged by law.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
CTRAYED---HoRsE
TAKEN UP.

TAhEN Ut.
Broke in the encIe sure of the subscriber living
section e. town 3, range in the town of Cassville,
two horses, one q chestnut sorrel horse, about five
years old; the other a bay colt, two years
old bald face The 10 requested to call prove
prop erty, pay charges, and take satd strsys away
sEBkaTIAN ADRIAN.
CasviIle August 20. 23w4s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10

The Bloomington Band viii provide
music for the occasion. An address
will be delivered by Hon. w. w.
Adams, of Iowa, Master of the Ma
tional Grange at Washington. There
will be expected present prominent
speakers from Illinois and elsewhere.
A general invitation is extended to
each and every one to be present.
G. W. LEE, President.
@ A Cox. Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10

FATAL ACCIDENT.-We have re-
port of fatal accident which occur
red to Mr.. Patrick Pagan, of Patch
Grove on Friday last. 1t seems he
was returning to his home on horse
back from Mr.. Foshay's, whore he
had been engaged in threshing. The
road was very slippery and the horse
fell, the rider falling partly under the
animal. He was badly bruised in
the head, besides his leg was broken
in two places, and spine SO injured
as to deprive him of the power OF
locomot'on or speech, death releiv-
ing his sutforings on the following
day. Mr.. Pagan was man in mod
crate circumstances, and leaves q
wife and six children to mourn his
untimely loss.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
TAKEN UP-BULL-

BY the subscriber on lands owned by him. sec. rs
| town 9. range vest, in town of wingvihs, on or
about the lat Of August, 1874, one dark roam bull
line back white betty, about years old. apps-
reny torn by dogs The owner 10 requested to call,
prove property, ps5 charges, aud take said stray
away. HUBERT ChANULEh.
Wingville, Aug. 6. 1874. 22was
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
Tho WingviIle Caucus.

EDITOR HERALD. -Inasmuch as sew
eral mistakes were made by the au-
thor of the proceedings of the Wing
vile caucus, which elected delegates
Oh the Goth ult, l here furnish you
with the original minutes of the eau.
Gus referred to, for publication.-
These are the facts. THos LAIRD.
WINevILLE, Aug. 90, ia.
Pursuant TO notice of Town committee, the
Republicans to the number of about fifty met
in caucus at Wingvlle on the 29th of August.
J. T. Taylor elected chairman, |. G. Dewitt
Sec. John Stephens was nominated delegate:
motion voted down The question of moi
sending delegates was brought up which
caused somewhat lengthy and animated dis
cusslon; the question was submitted to vote
division called for. Result of vote, "a oppos-
ed to sending delegates, 10 in favor of dele
gates. Moved the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Grant County HERALr
and other papers. On motion the meeting adj
journed. /. G. DEWITT, Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
TAKEN UP-CoLTs.

Taken up by the subscriber on lands owned by
him. in the town of 'otosi, August 2sth last one bay
mare colt three yeasS DID, star in forehesd also one
sorrel horse colt thrse years old, white strip nose
and star in forehead left hind foot white The owner
will CALL prove property pay charges and take said
straw, away p, COX.
potosi Sent i. Z5W4S
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
LANCASTER MARKET
RRKcIRD livery rHuRspY MORNING. BIT NATHAN,
sCHRKISIR Il co.

CHICAGO MARKET.
Chicago. Sept. Z.
Wheat-Quiet at 81 04II
Corn-Quiet and firm, 65c.
0ats-Rirn at 45c.
Rye-Nominal ct TIC.
Hogs-Quiet and weak at 50 ,250To0,
Cattle-Rair TO choice steers 80 81.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
DIED.

At Boscebe, July 81, 1874, OF csnser hfs. hsffiss
raft aged 50 years, 10 months I'd II lsys.
az give them eternal ifs end they shall never
narishn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10

pHELPs HOUSE, oHAs. ORION PRoPRIETOR,
l. Lancaster, Wis. Having furnished the three
story brick hotel the old hotel corner, pre-
Pared to accommodate guests reasonably. Rooms
waifurnished and table well supplied, Ample sta.
BILE accommodations. si-S2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
NOTICE

All persons now knowing themselves to be indebted
to the subscriber requested to pay the TO my
son, who 10 authorizes TO settle up all my affairs.
VIM. IL. FOSTER.
Lancaster May q, 1874. 10
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
GRANT COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT.

OFFICERS OF THE COURT.

OFFICERS OF THE COURT.
Hon. ]. T. Mills, Judge; DAVID ScHREIyER,
Clerk; T. A. BURR, Deputy Clerk; GEORGE
B. CARTER, District Attorney; T. CARRIER,
Shar;R
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
Harvest Home Festival.

A Harvest Homo Festival will be
held on the County Fair Grounds a,
Lancaster, under the auspices OF the
Changers Of Grant county on Wednes-
day, Sept. 80, 1874.
OFFICERS OF THE DAY.
Presidential. w. Lee, Bloomington.
VIcE PREsIDENTs-D. BallentiLe, A.
Carnes, Lewis Okey, M. K. Young, F. H.
Bonham.
SEcRETARY-Chas. A. Cox, Lancaster.
MARsHAL-S. N. Jones, Fennimore.
COMMITTEE ON ToAsrs-GeOrge McFall,
John Bracket, j. Brandon.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
James Prideaux, Bloomington Grange,
w P Stone, Boice Prairie do
o S Jones, Wing do
A Meyers, North Andover do
A Calkins, Wyalusing do
Thomas Maggie, Patch Grove do
John easier, Mount Hope do
Alfred Barnes, Little Grant do
VIM Gillett, Hazel Green do
VIM Brandon, Badger State do
t Cox, Liberal do
T A Bowen, Harrison do
I Nc Mahon, Central Harrison do
w McCord, Lima Union do
H Harris, Washburn do
Thomas Watson, Clifton do
ID Baxter, Fennimore DO
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
MEMBERS or THE BAR.

j. Allen Barber l. Geo. Clementson, Geo
g. Hazelton, A. r. Bushnell & John G. Clark,
Samuel Merrick, Thos. II. Robertson, L. j
Woolley, Andrew McFall, Ben. Shearer, Fl.
NJ. Hackney, James Sheffield, Chas. D. Shra.
der, WIN. E. Carter & Geo. B. Carter, A. w.
Bell, Homer w. Beebe. w. Bradley Clarke &
Geo. 81. Chambers, Warden Anderson, A. P.
Thompson, T. J. Brooks, John P. Day, Alex
ander Provis, j. Mclaughlin, Jacob Rockefel
lar
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
CALENDAR.

The following is full list of the cases,
with cause of action and Attorneys engaged,
as appears on the docket for trial at the Fall
Term of the Grant Circuit Court. The At
torneys for plaintiff are first mentioned, and
for defendant last.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-09-10
THE HERALD.

RAIN TIME AT PLATTEVILLE.
niger train leaves ....9;5U a. III
niger train arrives 4Zo p IN
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23
AUBURN. PLACER COUNTY. CALIFORNIA. MAY 23. 1874.

world had rushed together. was sm t
under the seat, where hay uninjured, and
n safety, amid the most horrible din; break
ing, tearing, shrieking, cries for help, and
he roar Of escaping steain.
! had strained the londs which secured
my .llovs IN The struggle, and the jerk Of
the collision snapped them; so 'l'st when |
begun 10 get my wits together, found IN,
hands free. To liherale my legs was theu 4
very easy matter, but not to extlica,e my.
self-the next thing set about. I he whole.
top of til, carriage, from where the stuffed
cushion part ends, wa carried sheer away;
and amid the debris which encumbered m,
movements lay the maj gled and decspira,ed
body of the madman, who. intending tc
'ssaiI my life, had, by breaking me down at
he lot ON Of the carriage, saved it.
MOI AL When alone in a railway car.
raee, it may lie worth While to take u look
below the seats - EnQlish Maonzine.
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23
THE j lTED.

There lives in this city lady
Whose face is as sweet and as pretty
AS ever poet belaud,d
In madrigal, sonnet or dittv;
Her hair is as soft as a baby's,
Her breath is like otto of roses,
And glance of her eye sends tremor
From the crown of ones head to his toeses
The charm Of the lady exceedeth
The charms of the lovliest goddess
Her figure is that of a Juno
Improved by the stays of bodice
Her foot al d her ankle are perfect
Eve never yet rested on ntater;
With the grace of Queen of the Fairies,
In dancing tn. dip" she could beat her.
The mind Of the learned Minerva
The face of the bushing Aurora,
The soul OF the unsulh, Dana
CIR, at Jove! is il strarge l adore her?
Adore her? Adore her 2 / worship
And ytarn with unsp, akabe arning.
ALI III, ! | am grow ~ distracted,
Because of no passion returning.
She knows AIN loving and longing,
She knows / am moan ny and CHING
In q wort tC express il tXutv.
Sine knows ! .,m FAINT ng and dying,
Bur get it don't seem to Isulb hU4i
My anguish amuses her rather
Wen, Weis II she does marry,
What treasure ~eme fellow W u cathef!
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23

A performance of educated neas is a,
present attracting much attention at Berlin
At n recent exhibit on, one OF the most ac-
complished of the insects. ohcy'ng suddel
impulse of i's naure, sprang from the fall'
md took refuge on the person of an illus
'rious lady. ! he exhibitor WAS in despair
IS The truant was lis lest performer, nnt
sid he would be ruined unless it could h'
recovered. The lady good-naiuredly retired
to an adioini' G room. and after n few min
utes absence returned with flea betweel
her thumb and forefnger. The exhibition
took it eagerly. gave one look at il, and
hen. with visible embarrassment, said
Your Hiehness will pardon me, but til IL
not the right Aea .
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23

Qua BOYS ~ hat shall we do will
our ho,s?" is Tie absorbing topic of lie
day Teach Il EN- to obey the following
prpcepis and the problem is solved. 1t il
IN address delivered by President Porter
Of Yale, to the students of that nsttion
md may he s'yled an exhaustive sermon in
, nut shell. Every boy should cut it ou
aud study it until its teachings become
amped ndelbly on his mind:
Young men, you are the architects OF
,our own fortunes Rely upon your own
strength Of body and soul. lake for you
star scli-relianrc. Inscrihe ON your banner
Luck is fool, Pluck is hero Don't
take too much advce-keep at your helu
and Ger your own ship, and remember that
the art OF commanding is 70 take t ir slar,
f the work Think well of yourself
Strike out: Assume your own position.
Pui potaloes in n cart, over rough road
md the small ones 90 to the bottom. Rise
'bove the envious and jealous. Fire above
the mark you intend to hit Energy, in
vncble determination. with right motive
ire the levers that move the world. Dom
drink. Dnn't chew. Don't smoke. Don't
swear. Don't deceive Don't read novels
Don't marry until you can support wife
Be in earnest; BE self-relianr; BE generous
BE civil; Read The p,pers. Advertise you
bush ess. Make money and do COOL with
t. Love your 1od and ftllow-mc
Love truth and virtue. Love your country
md obey its laws"
The Placer herald., 1874-05-23

WHAT We DO IN Fl fY YEARS. Son G
of our readers, says the Christian Mtelit-
gencer, who have lived fifty Years may be-
glad to know what they have accomplished
II that time. According TO French Stats
icli the average man has at that age slept
900 days. worked 10 500 days, walked
500 days, amused himself 4,0UO, spent
200 days in eating. and been sick 500
lays. He has eaten 900 pounds OF
bread l6, 900 pounds OF meat A 900 pounds
If vegetables, fish, etc and drank 1000
gallons of liquids. There are Is. $50 day
N half n century, and from The abov'
statement il would seem that man SLEPT
just one third of the time.