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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07
A Gard.

Mr.. EDITOR As very much has been, and
is being said, in reference TO the recent TEN,
perance movements in this village, will you
permit the partcipators in those operations to
be heard briefly through your journal?
What is it that the women in Lancaster
have done to subject them TO viterperative,
inventive, or even to censorious remarks
Have they used unlawful, corrupt, or immoral
means to accomplish their object? Have they
been engaged in an unlawful calling? Have
they done violence to the native modesty and
moral purity which are the magnets of female
influence, and of woman's power?
In answer TO these questions We humbly
submit:
We have held many earnest, Jealous and
prayerful meetings IN reference to the enormity
of the evil which is sought to be suppressed
and the remedy most available for the accom-
plishment of that object.
II private sympathies, secret tears, personal
expostulations, and earnest prayer could have
effected the reformation, the evil would long
since have ceased to exist.
But sympathies seem to have lost their
power; the tears of thousands of widows, the
weeping and CRYING of ten thousand Of
orphans, and the furnishing of millions of pau
pers, all bereaved by ruin, have failed to stay
the progress of this ruthless destroyer.
We have duplicated we have cntreated
we have Frustrated ourselves before the victim
and his tempter; our supplications have been
| disregarded, our entreaties have produced
ridicule and insult, and we have been spurned
with contempt from the presence of the de.
stroyer and of his victim. The last resort
was the law, and for the enforcement of the
law, law~abiding, law>fearing and law-enforc'
| ing officials were necessary. We could not
| vote, but we might influence those who could
Did we use any means unbecoming to woman'
Did We use any deceit or fraud in presenting
or urging our ticket? We protest against al
| such insinuations. The zeal which we ex.
hibited was heartfelt and real The energy
which we exerted was needed for the occasion
the object which we sought was worthy of the
warfare, and we earnestly return thanks &c
| God for the result. And we propose and de-
| termine further, that by the assistance of Di
| vine power, and by the aid and countensnce
of approving men, we may succeed as far al
may be in our project, if we are even com
PEELED to resort to the importantly of the
woman in scripture who was avenged of hei
adversary--even by an unrighteous judge.
IN behalf Of Ladies Temperance Union.
ELLA DusASp, Sec,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07
M AR r E Di

At BOscobel, April 9th, 1874, by Rev. VIM stod-
dart, Peter Parkinson. of Fayette, Wis, and Miss
Mary Lucinda Holar, Of Primrose, Wis.
At Hazel Green, April Goth, 1874 by Rev. J. P.
Sparrow, Bradford Vanyliet, of DuHlieth, and Miss
Maggie Edwards.
AtHazel Green, April 5th, 1874, by Rev. j. P Spar
rev, Patrick Troy and Miss Maria Green.
At Hazel Green, March 10th, 1874, by Rev. J. P
Sparrow, James Rowe and Miss Virginia Ann Gribbls
At Haxel Green, February Z, 1874, by Rev. j. P,
Sparrow, William Pierce and Susan Rogers.
At Dubuque, at the Key City House, April 2lst.
1874, by Rev Father Moore, Mr. N. j. Gesry of Wood
land California, and ISIS Annie P. Doan, Of Potos
AtPatch Grove, April 23d, 1874, by Rev Joseph D.
Brothers, Mr.. Justus ~ Dickinson, of Patch Grove,
and Mrs. Elizabeth Sloat, Of Lancaster.
At Pattsville May 3D. 1874 at the residence Of the
brides parents, by Rev. Vim. Fl Palmer, Mr. George
Anderson, of the town Of Harrison, and Miss Mary NJ
Cramer, Of Platteyille.
At Hazel Green, May I'd, 1874, by Rev. P. Knoxs
Mr.. Amos Wilson. of Clifford, ILL.,, and Miss Angelina
Lethlesn, of Hazel Green.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07

ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATION. =
Wednesday evening, April goth, the
members of Mississippi Valley Lodge
No. sc, celebrated the tifty-ffth Ami.
versary of the Order. Representa-
tives from lodges in Potosi, Bloom
ington, Boscobel, Mt. Hope and Platte
vile were in attendance. Rev. A. 9.
Barry, P. G. NJ, delivered the Ora>
ton, and all who know the speaker
need no words from us to tell them
that the Grafton was masterpiece.
The Grafton will be found in full on
the first page of this issue. AS a
speaker, Mr.. Barry has no superior in
the State-and but few equals. His
style of delivery is majestic and the
words that flow from his lips are beau.
tifully arranged, and fall upon the ears
of his audience in a delightful man
ner. The picture drawn by the
speaker, at the close of his remarks,
was a splendid burst of eloquence and
held the listeners in breathless sus-
pense for its completion, when round
of applause broke forth that must have
made the speaker feel well repaid for
his efforts. The church was filled to
OVERLOOKING and all joined in pro-
nouncing it the best Grafton ever de-
| liyered in Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07
PaateYiile,

The Convention next week is
the new excitement among the Coca
Templars and temperance people.
-Messrs Pascoe & johnson have
got settled in their former bookstore
and have pleasant place of business.
Prof. Charlton informs US that
he never knew the Normal school to
be as full during the summer term
as at present, there being one humid
red and twelve students in attend
ance.
The feasibility of having a fire
department is again being talked OF
by the citizens of this place. 1t
looks to us little like locking the
door after the property is stolen. but
they no doubt think the old saying
''Better late than never" good one.
MIR. d. Utt has succeeded Bass
and Thomas in the Grocery store
and Bakery and is apparently doing
successful business. We regret very
much to see these energetic young
men step out of the business circle,
but we give Mr.. Utt cordial greet
ing and wish him much success.
Having been absent for several
weeks from town | have necessarily
failed to furnish you with any items.
During my absence many important
changes have taken place in the bust
ness part of town, but | fear they
will be stale to many of your readers,
80 will notice but few of the later
ones.
MIR. NJ. S. Trowbridge has closed
up and is trying to bring about q
| settlement with his creditors. 1t is
| said he can not meet his indebtedn ess
| within q considerable amount. This
failure caused by unexpected re
verses in business, is certainly to be
regretted as Mr. t. sustains a good
| reputation among all his townsmen.
The fire is still the leading theme
of interest to our townspeople. This
was agreat reverse to the merchants
affected, but they have all resumed
business again, in temporary quar-
ters excepting the saloon keepers,
and it is sincerely hoped by the tenn
perance part of community that they
will not resume AGAIN., and work.
men are busy clearing away rubbish
preparatory to rebuilding. This
fire furnishes an excellent text for q
temperance lecture, proving that
however good whiskey may be for
some things it will not extinguish
the fires it creates without the aid of
water. w. K.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07

A Book FOR EVERY FAMILY.--There is no
book Save the Bibe) of more use in family,
especially where there are children, than a
good Medical Book-one fully adapted TO the
wants and comprehension of parents and the
people generally. Such work we are Pleased
to say is now being circulated and offered for
subscription in our county. Who has not
heard of DIR. Gum, the world-renowned
author Of the old work, "Gunn's Domestic
Medicine?" Here is a new work, much larger
and being of recent date, must be much better;
by the same author. Do you want physician
in the house-one that you can rely on at all
times? Then get DR.. Gum. Do you wish to
escape sickness or preserve the health of your
family? Get a copy of this work DO you
wish to curtail your doctors bills? Would
you like to inform your mind on the subject
of medicine, health, disease and the constiIu-
ton, laws and operations of your own physi-
cal system? Then get this work, for we
know of none so well calculated to give all
this information. A new feature has recently
been added to the work which, we think, is
alone worth the price asked for the entire
volume. 1t is styled "Guide to Diagnosis
and is peculiar to this work, being found in
no other book of the kind now before the
public. 1t is novel and ingenious contri-
vance by the aid Of which any one can readily
''diagnose" a case OF sickness, or, in other
words, tell from the symptoms what ais the
one who is sick. An eminent physician re-
Gently remarked "Too much cannot be said
in praise OF this sGuide,'" Enough to say
that it completely meets the objection so often
and so truly brought up against all previous
works of the kind that ''they can't tell what
the matter is" The work is not for sale in
book stores, but can be obtained of the agent,
who will call on our citizens, show them the
work and receive their orders for it.
Mr.. John A. Aupperle is the authorized
agent Tor the sale of this work in Grant Couu-
ty and will canvass the several towns therefor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07
DIED.

At FsnnimOre, May 1st, 1874, Willie. only child Of
Smith and Annie Graham, aged Is months.
Little Willie accidently scalded on Friday
evening. Early transplanted from Gods garden be-
low, he blooms in the Paradise above.
At Beetown April 29th, 1874. of bilious lung fever,
Mrs. Minerva stark, aged 70 years, months days.
AT Beetown, May I'd, 1874, Mrs. Phoeba Chstfeld.
aged SO years, months, days:
These mothers Israel died in the aith have gone
to the Chrstians endless rest, while many friends
mourn fer them as those they love. Com.
At Potosi. April 18th, 1874 John Lyons, sged 70
years and months.
The deceased q resident of Potosi about forty
years, having survived bis beloved wife only four
months. They had lived together more than fifty
years, and without her life all too lonely. After
her death he was never to smile. How precious
the hope that, through the merits of blessed Sa
vior, in whom they both fully trusted they have
met, and we may meet them where
1.-THE voyage Of life's at end,
The wearisome journey all past;
The age that in heav they spend
Forever and ever shall last"
At Patch Grove, April 30th. 1874, Mrs Susan Davis
aged 81 years, months and Is days,
Many thanks to the friends who attended to her
wants during her sickness. DAVID DAVIS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07
NEIGHBoRHOOD NOTES.
Bloomington.

Last week Mr.. George ID. Greer
started for ST. Paul with fine lot OF
horses for that market.
MIR. Frank Greer starts this
week for the city to lay in his spring
and summer stock of goods.
MIR. g. r. Thomas and family
start for Oregon this week. The
good wishes of many friends and
neighbours follow him to his new home
in the far west.
MIR. d. F. Brown is in eastern
markets buying new stock of goods.
Already a large lot of his new pur-
chase has come; Alex and Charley are
busy marking them at very low fig
ures
The Odd Fellows celebration
was very pleasant affair, and Shines
folks got up supper for the occasion
on which there could be no discount
in al y place, and to which every one
present did justice.
Our enterprising jewler, not to
DO behind the rest of his fellow busl-
ness men, has put in very fine
stock, but the most curious thing
about it is where there are SO many
clocks and watches to have no tick
- The Bloomington Dramatics
have given their last entertainment
for the season and the stars of that
organization will not positively ap-
pear on the boards until next winter,
when probably they will shine with
their suual brilliancy.
Mr.. Dan. Adams has returned
from England where he has been
since last fall. MIR. Adams reports
lively times there good wages for
all classes Of laboring men +; money
plenty; every thing lovely and the
fowl hanging much higher
than when he left there the first
time.
The temperance crusade has
made its appearance in our midst in
the shape of prayer meetings at the
churches which are to be continued
for some time. Don't know what
form it is to assume after that but
Judge the article here is somewhat
like that in Lancaster and may follow
in the footpath of the above named
place.
The man who was spoken OF
some time ago as building the base
ment to Kolb's shop and who fire"
quently INDUCES in other professions
as pass time, showed his love and
knowledge of the favorite profession
by dropping the trowel and making
Max. walk up to Esq. Palmer in
Wyalusing, and marking him.pay for
the work he had performed on the
aforesaid basement, under the statute
of exemptions, when already he had
been doubly paid years ago. Some
men are bound TO know law if they
have to get up law suits on their
responsibility. Alas ! for poor hu
man nature, it cannot resist tempta-
ton even in law when it has chance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07

seA- The Prairie du Chen Union
says that Mr.. LAWYERS railroad pom
toon, which is now in position on the
west channel, is in splendid work
ing operation. 1t is removed from
the channel for the passage of boats
in almost one minutes time, and it
requires but little more than that
time to replace it. It is done by the
means of 8 small engine. The enter
prise is perfect success:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07

A CARD.-To my former customers here
by give notice that / have sold out my stock
of goods and merchandise to r. E. Mccoy
and J. c, Holloway. Having disposed of my
store, desire to close up my mercantile BUSH
uess as soon as possible. therefore respect
fully invite all those having accounts, either
with myself individually or with the late firm
of Schmitt & Kinney or Baxter & Kinney, TO
come forward and settle the same without de-
lay. BY so doing much trouble will be saved
to all parties concerned. Ten per cent inter-
est will be charged on all accounts not settled
Immediately. V. F. KINNEY.
Lancaster, Wis, April %, 1874. 1--WE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07

FIREMEN ATTENTIoN.-The Ian,
caster Fire Company will meet at
Engine House on Saturday afternoon
at six O'Clock for exercise in drill.
Prompt attention is requested. By
Order Of Foreman.
Lancaster, May 5, 1874.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07
rua The Boscobel Dial says: "Mr

f@The BoscobeI DIaI says MIS-
Mclean died of small pox 10 this city.
Wednesday. We learn of no other
cases outside of that family. The
disease was introduced into the city
by the indiscretion of Mr.. Smith,
father.in-law of the deceased, who, in
company with another gentleman,
disinterred the bodies of two Indians,
to be buried on an island below the
city, wishing to ascertain whether
they had been murdered ?"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07
Thirty Years. Experience of an
Old Nurse.

Mrs. Winslew's Soothing Syrup Is the pre-.
scTiptiOn ofone of the best Female Physicians and
Nurses in the United States and has been used for
thirty years with safety and by
millions of mothers and children, from the feeble in
FAINT of week old to the adult 1t corrects acdty
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 Best and Surest
Remedy in the World, in all cases of DYsENTERY
and DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN whether it arises
from Teething from any other cause. Full direc-
tons for using will accompany each bottle. None
is on the outside wrapper. Sold by all Medicine
Dealers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07

THE POWER OF PRAYER. The
temperance cyclone visited Lancas
ter with great force on Monday.
The storm commenced about noon,
and continued with unabating fury
till late of that day. The praying
women took possession of the po-
litical elements and rode on the
whirlwind and directed the storm.
Our solid men, our mechanics,
merchants, printers, doctors, di-
vines, lawyers, and judges gray
with wisdom and years, were lift
ed from their pegs and whirled in
the air to frightful altitude; they
dropped into the arms of some of the
praying sisters who carried them
into the court house where they
quoted the agitation by depositing
slip ofpaper headed "Anti-License"
into the ballot box. This had
magic effect, and the amazed sover-
eign recovered his self possession
and went on his way rejoicing. The
public are therefore to understand
that no license is to be granted for
the sale of intoxicating liquors in
Lancaster for the ensuing year. One
week ago two-thirds of our voters
were in favor of license and side
walks. But when Professor Tyn-
dali, that unbelieving, doubling
Thomas of John Bull, offered to
bet that all the prayers of the church
militant could not heal the inmates
Of hospital, be had not heard OF
the praying women of Lancaster
We are now ready to take his bet.
SO far as we learn there is little dis
position among the rumsellers to
override the decision Of the voters of
this village as to the liquor traffic.
There are, naturally, some doubling
Thomases in Lancaster. But every
good citizen will favor and even de-
mand that the will of the majority
be respected, and that the law be
enforced regardless of the appetite of
the drinker and the pocket of the |
dealer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07
LANCASTER MARKET
CORRECTED EVERY rHuRsDY MORNING BIT NATHAN,
sCHREINER l. co.
CHICAGO MARKET

Chicago, May.
whsat-No 81 2s@l 80; No 81 24@5s9I 25334,
closed at 81 8 cash for May, 81 2634@1 2711 June:
Corn-NO2 closed at 637s96411; regular 647s@
641c strictly fresh spot or May, 6514c June, 6e13c
July.
Oats-No regular 4654@47c, strictly fresh 47c.
Rye-No sI@s21Ac.
Cattle-Fair to choice steers IS 30@6 4713; extra
steers 5000 so; stockers So 50@14 rs.
Hogs-Poor to choice 81 1906 20; medium TO fair
IS 30D5 so; good to choice IS 665 &C., extra SIS $50
5 TO-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07
NOTICE.

The Hughev Green's Mineral Range is hereby re-
served, 100 feet north and 100 feet south OF said
range, through said land from the street TO the sec
tion line Of section 81, 3, b. The sprsgue ran
one-tenth. Any discovery made BY Dr.. Graham
level shall be one fifteenth rent The above ressrvs
tons are exclusive 70 the parties above
Pot0si, April20. ANDREW J.GhEEa'
EwA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07

G-l have for sale FIRST. class article of
Missouri Cider. AS there is nothing more
heaithiul 10 these times OF measles, therefore
be quick and secure a supply at the sign of
me plitu robin. J. BEfG.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07
The Household Panacea,
and
Family Liniment.

is the best remedy in the world fer the following
complaints, viz; Cramps in the Limbs and stomach,
Pair In the Stomach, Bowels or Side, Rheumatism in
all It's FORMS Bilious Collie, Neuralgia, Cholera, Dys-
EMERY, Colds, Fresh Wounds, Burns, Sore Throat,
spinal Complaints, sprans and Bruises, Chills and
Fever. For Internal and External Use
It's operation il not only to relieve the patient but
entirely removes the of the complaint 1t PEN
etrates and pervsdes the whole system, restoring
healthy action to all its parts shd icSsning the
blooa.
The Household Panacea is purely Vegetable
and All Healing.
Prepared by
CURTIS BROWN,
No. 2l5 Fulton Street, New York.
orsaie by all druggists ofSIy
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07
GRANGE PRICES
NOTICE.

SHUT UP YOUR sTOChI
Notice is hereby given to all whom u nay III
earn. that ali horses cattle, or other i've STOCK
foand ing az large on and after the lotn day OF
Nav A. D. is5l, in the public highway or Lands On
anu nc In the towns Of Liberty and Cliff
ton, Grant county Wis., will Be taken H. up as trs.s
passers and Disposed Of sceoIangT; henry nrse'
az seIIikson, w. Livingston, John T. Howdls. and
many others. -.
Dated April 10, 1874. 6w4f
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07
NOTICE.

/ hereby forbid all persons against trusting my
wife, Lucy e. Lincoln, she having left my bed and
board without any just cause, and will not pay any
debts Of her contracting after this date.
cra JOSEPH n, LINCOLN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1874-05-07
Children often look Pale and
sick.

from other cause than having worms in stomach
BROWNS VERMIFUGE CoMFITS
will destroy Worms without injury tothe child being
Injurious gradients usually used in worm pre2srs-
tiohs.
CURTIS BROWN, ProprietOrs,
No, 2l5 Fulton Street, New York
Soldby Druggists and Chemists and dealers in Asdi-
cines at FwEsrY-FIvE CEsfsA Box.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-11-05

SckSk in graveyard; wifs-"Ah,
husband. do You see this beautiful cap
ping? How dslicately cut is the pure
white stone!' Yes. very pretty
Wife" But. William. have you no taste
for art? You don't seem to enjoy thsss
things a. do. just notice this slender
column Of marble. with the touching
question so beautifully carved. DO they
miss me at homer" Yes, I see. and
here Is her name on the foststone. q.
A. B. Yes. 1 guess they miss her. II
that was her name" Silence for q mo-
ment. IL.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-11-05

SPEAKING OF tsn-pins. correspondent
says: "You see. while man chooses o
ball he can handle with graceful swing
Of his right arm. the girls are bound to
select the biggest they can and. Toting
1t TO the starting place. they go ON .
waddling run half way down the alley.
and then let 90 their burden with n
spiteful shove. give . sieh OF relief
straighten up and walk back with dig
pihsd and unconscious cir. - ". tAsy
didnt care whore that ball ivsnt, or
whether II knocked down any Pins OF
not"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-11-05

QUEEN vIcroHAs children manifest
such alacrity in obeying Scripture BY
the multiplication OF children, that the
old lady has adopted as part Of her king
dom the Fiji Islands, that each may have
place to reign. as long ~ the cannibals
find enough else TO eat. .ro . r.-
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-11-05

A MopE.S philosopher. having In
mind the motion OF the earth on its
axes at seventeen niies second, says
that IL you lift your hat In the street 10
bow to friend, you 90 ssvsntssn miles
bareheaded, without taking cold.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-11-05
THE BErrER LANGUAGE.

~.-. .---r,-
.na ~ o.. I
In Sving nnguaxs so ear tnoosns
"eue oss Ho'AS' so'k."
I'm, nov the .,, h.. Grown 40 n.
'sr ~ 10 "a .s .n,Ss sss - s,svc, ~
nnd notning .in sumes % now
D1s s~-s '"ss :" ~ I'VE
IN NO. on ,,mss ~ sc ns'"s snu
In .Peasin1 OF tneif pennsnsAip,
hs mngs nasty qshl
IN ,psaxmx GA msa =, .enss. -
b., new Aey say, ins oid safuine
hAskot othievei nsso-
Once angry wsrds voald LEAD 70 oiows;
'0iyes TOO much ehin," or "puis on Mills
Ws"pasts him In the snsos. =. l. "
In sorrow tnen tney spose oa ues'n,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-11-05

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