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The Grange advance., 1874-06-03
Times and Things at Trenton.
BY A TRENTONITE.

TRENTON. May 18th, 1874.
Editors Grange Advonce:
Though the weather is very warm I
find it quite comfortable sitting in the
shade writing to you. We have got
most Of our corn planted, but the black
birds, peseons, gophers, cutworms, ETC.,
are watching the fields with sly eye.
Our wheat looks we'll and we expect to
have a fair yield this year. Colyer &
Dopkins are selling goods at vsry low
figures, though some of US find ourselves
in your city. Our fruit trees have
blossomed largely and we look for Il
bountiful crop. The Trenton White
Star base ball club played on their
ground last Saturday afternoon, against
the base ball club of Esdaile The vic
tory was gained by the White Star club.
Our late Master, G. H. Nero resigned
and at our last meeting; we elected
Bradley Owens as Master. We had
good many questions discussed. The
Sisters were more in attendance than
the Brothers. Five Sisters took the
second degree: Among the questions
discussed, one which caused good deal
of laughter, was (which is the best way
to make bread ?" This question may
seem very silly At first it did to US,
but the more there was said the more
there was to say. There was some very
fine points brought up. 1t was finally
settled that each bread maker bring a
loaf to the next meeting and judge by
taste ; (ifthis be the case look for a
supper.) The meeting was well en-
joyed though it was not so largely
attended. We can look back but few
short years and see how little we visited
our neighbors, and went scarcely any,
where, but worked almost like a slave,
if not worse; and did we make any
more then than we do now, and did we
enjoy ourselves as much? These two
questions I will let each Patron answer
for himself As for me can positive
ly say never enjoyed myself half so
we'll before 1 was a Patron, and the
time will come when every Patron will
be thankful Chat is if they are not SO
now that they belonged to the noble
Order.
The Grange advance., 1874-06-03
We own the State.
Menominee, May 26th, 1874.

MeAOmAhee, NAY 1Otns 1919.
Grange Advance Gents:
When at Minneapolis last week I
went down to the harvester works, to
see if those patterns were all right that
Isent up for the Werner harvester found
every thing straight SO far as could be
seen. The sample machine had just
arrived and had the pleasure of seeing
it set up. I like the appearance of it
very much. There are points about it
that make it far ahead of the Marsh
or Ellwood to my mind. I found Mr..
Williams there. He says that he shall
give his personal attention to this har-
vester is bound to get it in the field in
good shape.
"We own the State" MIR. Milne
wished to find some three shovel plows.
He could get them in Milwaukee, but
he wished to encourage home trade if
possible. We started out and the first
place we went was to Messrs. Laraway,
King & Perrine. We found the
plow we wanted, asked prices, &c. They
had plenty and wished to sell us all We
wanted ; asked Mr.. Milne if he was a
dealer and Mr.. Milne said he was run.
ming the Grange store at Minneapolis,
L.K.& P. We cannot cell you, Mr..
Milne. Why not? the Grange will
not buy Of dealers and it will be 90 many
more plows sold" L. kip. W.
notice the Grange does buy Of us We
own the State in this plow and they
will buy from Us and our men OF not Il
Ill. Wspropose 70 keep soarI prices np,' =
70. Nov ! think this g bad that thu
Grange Movement has got g fzzle %,
= this shape. All that - y been don.
must So for aapal hsse gent.
,as ~ ssstase fslt bally Ne
Milne look ksd blne, ~ 1, ! u lsn1
The Grange advance., 1874-06-03
Politics In Grange Meetings.

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It is we'll understood that politics
shall not in any manner be discussed, !,
read, or CONNIE nted upon in any man
ner in our Grange meetings..
No Grange if true to its obligations
can tolerate the reading Of political
speeches or pamphlets in its meetings.
This law every true Patron will ad-
NIT is Of vital Importance to our Order,
and should it in single instance be
violated; the proper means should BE-
at once taken to have so important u
law properly observed.
I have nothing to say about politics
outside OF the Grange meetings, for |
believe it to be every ones ri ght to think
and act as he pleases in reference tosuch
matters, whether he be Patron, a
Monopolist, Methodist or even an I.
Donnelly. But I do insist that I. Don
nelly, as chairman Of the Anti Monopoly
committee, or anybody else, SO long as
they are member of the Order of Pat
rons Of Husbandry have no right to
send political pamphlets to Secretaries
of Oranges. with the request to :'rcad
them in the meetings OF the Grange. "
This from a member Of the Order is
not only a misdemeanor but down
right insult to the Order, and should be
so construed and the necessary measures
taken to have him expelled at once
from the Order, and. the Gran ges
should pass resolutions denouncing such
action by member Of the Order, and
have the same printed in all the Grange
papers, to show to all where the Gran
gers stand. For it is even now thrown
out with a sneer, that - the Grange is
being made into manure cart for rot
ten politicians to ride into Office on. -
Now, brother Patrons, if this assertion
is not denied by prompt resolutions on
the subject: and the same printed to
show where we do stand, we shall have
acknowledged the assertion as true, and
by 50 doing We shall loose the conf
dence we have gained as an Order.
The past year has shown what the Or
der Gin its infancy has done, and it
shows too what it can do. Monopolists
and middle-men are trying to destroy
the power we have gained, and inside
men are trying to make that power serve
their personal gain, and the Oranges
should speak out on this subject and let
all know that it stands on the bed rock,
and that politics is no part or parcel of
the Grange, and that the "wolves in
sleeps clothing" are to be weeded out !;
then the Order Of Patrons of Hus-
bandry will command respect rather
than rridicule. E. N. WEST.
The Grange advance., 1874-06-03


On his trip from Beaver Dam to this
city, Attorney, General "A. Scott Sloan paid
the rsilroad three cents per mile and no
more. We think the General acted perfect
" consistent in view Of his decided opin-
ions e to the constitutionality of the pres
ent railroad law Of the State.-Ma Madison
Democrat.
The railWay companies also acted ...per-
fectly consistent . with their ideas Of how
e do it, in letting ! reform official whose
duty il is to prosecute them, ride ct legal
rates.-A AslDGskes yosrsdl.
The people of this State thus see how
Attorney General Sloan knows how TO pro-
tect his own interests, but he IL paid :
large alar q protect 81, including the
4 lhunblest citissn q the st.te. sssinst tho
.1unlawf a. Y off these roads. ~
! 4 - addition to ao this.
sala.l,y,r nor ostbs ~
The Grange advance., 1874-06-03
w isponsiin Dep pa1't'lnenl'lt'., a'' = t !,
MISCELLANY AMI. NEWS.
ny =. B. Carter.

The Changers .of North Johnstown have
resolved to sustain the Governor; in any
action against the railroads that have dis
regarded the law. -
The Grange advance., 1874-06-03

A movement is on foot among leading
manufactures and members Of the North
ern Wisconsin Agricultural and Mechanical
Association, to erect 4 flower hall on the
fair grounds in time for the coming fair.
The Grange advance., 1874-06-03

! Prosperity too often has the same effec,
on its possessor that a calm at sea. The
Dutch mariner, it is said, in these circum-
stances ties up the rudder, gets drunk and
goes to sleep.-Dils1yn =.
The Grange advance., 1874-06-03

We hear that winter wheat in Dane
County does not look very prosperous; it is
not considered to be more than half a
crop. Spring wheat looks nicely and thus
far prospects bid fair for large yield.
The Grange advance., 1874-06-03

The Shattuck Cadets of Faribault
had high time last week at Minneap-
oils and St. Paul. At St. Paul Gen.
Terry with his aids put the boys
through their evolutions, and bestowed
upon them deserved compliments.
The good people Of St. Paul slept, fed
and kindly treated this youthful arm
Of the national forces. ....,........ =.
The Grange advance., 1874-06-03

Hurrah for. Badger State Grange, We
are informed that Brother A. A. Johnson
took the first ride from Darien to Milwaukee
under the provision Of the new law. He
has also shipped three car loads of wheat
under protest. Who will be the next
Granger with grit enough to try the
withers Of Mr.. Monopoly" c.
The Grange advance., 1874-06-03

The great expectations Of the Horse
Matinee at Delevan, May 23d, were sud-
denly dampened by sad accident happen
ing to McMunn, one of the leading favor
ties among sports, which was no less than
the breaking his hind leg just below the
stiAe joint. The McMunn was a gelding
owned bye Philips of that place, valued at
$1,000, his best time 2:28. The horse had
many friends on account of his seeming in
telligence aside from his fleetness Of foot.
We understand that Mr.. Philips has tele-
graphed for a surgeon from Milwaukee
with the intention of saving his life if pos
sible, not expecting however to make him
OF farther use in racing. but to keep him
on account of his being a present from his
wife. Mr.. Philips has several other horses
and is generally known among horse men
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The Grange advance., 1874-06-03

under the provision Of the new law. He
has also shipped three car loads Of wheat
under protest Who will be the next
Granger with grit enough to try the
withers of .. Mr.. Monopoly" C.
Crop prospects in southern Wisconsin at
present writing, May Oath, are promising.
Glover and small grain has not looked as
we'll for some years. Rather cool for corn
but there is time for that yet, Some have
commenced cultivating. Potato bugs have
put in their appearance promising a good
market for Paris green; farmers had bet
ter secure the same for use before the
time for application as they will get it
cheaper and Of better quality. C.
= Whatever you are from nature keep to it;
never desert your own line Of talent. If
Providence only intended you to write
posies for rings, or notices for twelfth
cakes, keep to posies and notices. A good
motto for twelfth cake is more respected
than a villainous epic poem in twelve
books. Be what nature intended you for
and you will succeed; be any thing else
and you will be ten thousand times worse
than nothing Smith.
The Attorney General has petitioned the
Supreme Court asking leave to bring suits
to vacate the charters of the Chicago, Mil
waukee g. st. Paul, and the Chicago &
Northwestern Railroad Companies. The
Court made an order that leave be granted,
in which the State Of Wisconsin should be
Plaintiff, and the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railroad Company Defendant, and
also the State Of Wisconsin against the
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Com
pany.
The Grange movement is rendering not
able service to GAINESVILLE. On Saturday
last, says the Gazette, an order from Ver-
mont, KY, for car load Of -four. was
received at the Grange headquarters, and
the shipment, which was effected at once,
is likely to open up very profitable line
of business. The cost Of transit falls
within ST. per barrel, and the price at
which flour can he supplied here, leaves a
good margin for the traders at each
terminus after covering all charges.
The great expectations of the Horse
Matinee at Delevan, May 23d, were sud-
denly dampened by sad accident happen
ing to McMunn, one Of the leading favor
ties among sports, which was no less than
the breaking his hind leg just below the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27
SECRET SOCIETIES.

rA. M.-Iowa Chapter, No. 6. Regular convo'
s.,ion frat and third Mondays In each month.
s. A. Ferrn, II. r.
r 4 A. M.-Mineral Point Lodge No. l..
p.gular communications first and third Tuesdays
each month G.. D. Wilhcr, W.
90 Flow Lodge, No. !. Regular meeting
every "Wednesday evening VIM. Tink, n. u.
HupsoS FNcsMpMtNr, No 3S. Regular meetings
second aod fourth TUESDAYS each month. isaac
penrose. c. p; william Tink. Scribe.
rurLt, EFskccA, No 27 Regular meetings first
Tues ay each month. J. II Vivian N. Il.
/ O. a. Tt me,y Lodge, No. 3ll. Regn'a'
meeting every Friday evening. James Brown, W.T.
DAsp OF toPG.-Cold Water Temple, NO. OH
Regular meeting every Tuesday evening. H. L.
Gcldswor by W. =. I.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27

CARTWRIGHT & JAMES sport new
carriage for the transportation of
the Remington sewing machine.
This machine is becoming a great
favorite among the ladies'.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27

Two chaps calling themselves
Steel and other names, and claim
ing to be brothers, were sent up to
Hotel de- Sands by Mayor Cooper
on Tuesday for six months in de-
fault of bonds in the sum of $500
to keep the peace. They were first
arrested, tried, and fined S25 and
costs for assault and battery on one
of the lightning-rod peddlers in our
city. This they paid and supposed
themselves safe out of the scrape !;
but were immediately arrested on a
peace warrant, having made threats
and demonstrations Of a violent
character. They are strangers in
this place, and apparently desperate
characters. One report says they
are trappers from the West; an
other, that they are three-card
monte men. The latter is most
likely true, and probably they had
got this far enroute for Darlington,
enticed by the success of the Fore
paugh company in that village. 1t
is fortunate for Bro knight and
other Reformers Of Darlington that
these fellows came within reach of
the efficient authorities of Mineral
Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27

MoFFETT's Drug Store Front has
been newly painted and presents a
fresh, neat appearance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27

Mr.. & Mrs. J. A. SPRATLER will
celebrate their Crystal Wedding on
Thursday, Sept. Sd.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27

CoNCERT.-The Osborne Family
of this city, assisted by Mr.. S. B.
Reynard, late associated with the
Swiss Bell Ringers as character vo-
calist and comic singer, have been
induced to give concert in Lena
hans Hall on Saturday evening
next, Aug. 30. The Osbornes are
known to be capable of making
such music as to need no assurance
from us that the concert will be a
rare treat. Mr. Reynard has here
tofore favored Mineral Point with
evidence Of his superiority as a
vocalist, and lately having been in
constant training is even better than
then prepared to acquit himself
creditably. Admission 35 cents !;
children 70 cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27

THE Trinity Church Parish School
will be opened Cd. W on Monday,
Sept. 7th. For particulars apply
to Rev. A. F. Samuels at the Rec
tory any morning between 8 and
II o'clock.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27

JgwElRy, OF All rho latest styles and
patterns. warranted as Represented. Call
bt Cnrtv rights i you want > good
anrgain.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27

The GOLDEN MEADOW Mills have
finished the new dam. and now are pre-.
pared to do Custom Work on short
notice. All warranted I be satisfactory
as to qnaits and quantity. Feed ground
Wednesdays nni Saturdays. Corn.
Shelter run by water power
RMrn, JAMES d Co.
Aug. Goth, 1874 If.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27
ATTORNEYS. A

COTHREN q LANYON,
Attorneys and Counseliors, over post-oiiiice'
Mineral Point, Wisconsin. ~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27
PHYSICIANS.
y n.,-os sp sA FERRiN, n. D.
DALTON & FERRIN,

Physicians and Surgeons,-Oilice NO. l.,
Coad's Block, (up stairs over Dcller's store,
corner of High and Chestnut Streets, Mineral
Point, Wis. Particular attention gwen 70
operative surgery. S. A. Ferrin's residence on
Madison ST., recently occupied by P.Lawrence'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27

FIRST OF THE SEAsoN.-Mr. r.
Hughes is the first of our merchants
to receive an invoice of Fall Goods.
The new styles are attractive and
the prices reasonable. Call and see
for yourselves. First door below
u. S. Hotel. 35w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27
! p SNELKER.

ATTORNEY nj Law and Notary Public, High,
land, Iowa county, Wis. Conveyahclng ana
collections promptly attended to' XAV-%o'y
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27
JOSEPH MITCIIELLE.

NflNCFACTUREk OF all kinds Of Ornamental
M Hair Work such as dracee $, Breast ms
Watch 6 yards Necklaces Finger Rings, Ear hings
Charms &c. Also Curtis Waterfalls, switches, La
dies Front Pieces Gents Wig, aud everything 10
his line cash paid for raw hair. p. o. Box 2lo
Mineral Point = ia xxf-S-ly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27

TIE greatest invention of the ago
is the Walking Motion Treadle for
sewing machines. This sanitary in
vention is recommended by all dis
tinguished physicians. 1t prevents
aches and pains that usually follow
the constant use Of the machine
with the old treadle. Can be at
tached to any machine. Price So,
put on. Cartwright & James are
agents for Iowa county.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27
w. w. LIKENS,

attorney and Counsellor at Law, Mineral
Point, Wis, practices in the U. s. ana STATE
Courts and attends to agencies and coileclions
In all parts OF the State. Once IN Lehaiials
lloek, opposite the bank. ~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27

ANeELINE p. GRABHAM, of Min
eral Point, has secured a patent
through the agency of 0. c. Smith,
of Dodgeviile, for Quilting Frame
Holder, which is designed to great
ly facilitate the manufacture Of
quilts and comforters. This is a
convenient invention that must be-
come very useful to every household.
THE managers of the Iowa County
Fair are determined to make it a
success this year, and from present
indications it is likely to eclipse
any of its predecessors The Sec
retary is now in correspondence
with r A. Palmer, of Delevan, Wis,
one of the most celebrated and dar-
ing aeronauts in the world, and eX-
pect to engage him to give at least
one of his magnificent balloon as
tensions at Dodgeville during the
Fair. If the negotiations prove
successful we will give full particu-
lars hereafter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27
REESE & CARTER,

Attorneys and Counsellors, Dodgeville, WIS,
Will practice i'll all the Courts oi thls otate.
voxxv no30-ly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27

THE Secretary of the Iowa County
Fair, John Ralph, informs us that
the citizens of DodgeviIe are SUBJ
scribing quite literally to the purse
for races at the coming fair, and
that the premiums for racing will
probably amount in the aggregate
to from $500 to 1000.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27
MOSES NJ. sTRONG. i. r. "Ebi
STRONG G. WEBER,

Attorneys and Counsclors at Law, office
fist door above Niyian's Drug Store. "
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-08-27
AIRY W,I,oN JOHN T. JONEs
WILSON & JONES.

Attorneys and Counse'ors at Law. Ollice
opposite the City Hall upstairs Mlncra, roI''
Wisconsin. Nt'AA'ii
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-11-10
THE LUMBER TRADE.

6LUT ALREADY AND A REMONsTRAHCE.
The lumber dealers ars everywhere exert
ing themselves to check the cutting of lum-
Der next winter. Chicago dealers have is
sued the following circulars:
To the Lumber Manufacturers OF the North
west:
The lumber firms conducting the ysrd
business of Chicago, have learned, from the
most reliable sources, with regret, thai the
arrangements for mill owners for hauling
logs the coming winter show a large increase.
a. compared to the too large manufacture of
1874, at several, If not all, the
principal producing sections; and a.
we believe nothing but a want of
knowledge of the present condition of
the markets at the prime pal distributing
points wOuid Dromptan increase, when ON w
a large reduction of manufscturs will pre-
vent great loss to all classes of lumbermen.
Any cOmbina ion that could bs formed to
reduce manufacture would surely fail for
lack Of unaDimity, and would in the end
produce the evil It WAS Intended to prevent.
But the desired result may be produced bv
Informing manufacturers oi the proposed
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-11-10
A AND BUSINESS.
GENERAL MARKET REVIEW.
n MATTERS.

Collections are still very slow from the
country. The movement of the hog pro-
duct does NOT begin TO he felt yet as it will
be within two or three weeks, and though
some grain is sold, the amount is
lively light. Farmers are not disposed to
sell at present prices. Consequently, money
continues close.
In Chicago the demand is reported some
b stronger. The InteI-Ocesn, however,
says: A prominent commercial bank OF
this city loaned 500, 900 to the county of
Cook for six months at eight ger cent. per
annum. II almost any previous fell the
bank in question would not have been will
ing to loan for six months, and certainly not
as low as eight per cent. We hear also of
money offered in the open market for six
months at nine per cent per annum on COL
laterals. The bank rate of discount is nomi-
nally ten per cent, though a good deal of
short time first class paper is taken at lower
rates. The clearings of the Chicago banks
TOR the past week were SIS, lis, 439 50; CORES
ponding week last year, 1s.609, 794 III.
CHICAGO eRAIS MARKET,
The Inter-0ceau. D iMondsy, Nov. 9, sums
Up the situation thus: The improvement
noticed in the grain markets yesterday were
more fully developed during the first halt OF
the session TO-DAY, and a considerable sd-
vance was established all round; the only
exception to this general rule being the bar
ley trade. The influences affecting the trade
and governing the movement of spectators
and operators generally we're of about the
same tenor as those noted for several DAYS
past, viz: light receipts and decreasing
stocks i'm store. A reference to the state
ment of the receipts and shipments for the
past week will show the extent of the de-
crease Of the stock in store; the excess of the
shipments over the receipts being about
is2, 200 bushels of wheat, 375, 600 bushels of
corn. and 26l. 900 bushels OF oats; while there
was an excess in favor of the receipts of rye
and barley. The receipts are very light, and
spectators generally do not seem inclined
to expect any large increase in t1e arrivals.
1t is generally believed and admitted that
the leading markets-wheat and cOrn-are
largely sold for future delivery, and now
-shoTts" whs have been bearing the markets
for weeks past, are beginning To realize their
situation, and their efforts to provide for
their trades are forcing the prices To- a higher
the improvement In this grain being more
marked and noticeable than are the other
grains. Receivers and holders are generally
very trm In their views, and do not show
any disposition to force sales, even the lib
eral advances in balances falling to- produce
any increase in the offerings. Tn Eastern
markets are frmer, but European advices
are not particularly encouraging. The move
ment Is still almost wholly on specializing
account, the scarcity OF cash grain making it
difficult for shippers to purchase, while the
advance in the cost here reduces the shipping
margin.