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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
Temperance Convention.

We learn that call has been is
sued for q State Temperance Conven-
ton to nominate candidates for the
various State offices to be filled this
Fall.
Tho Menasha Press expresses our
views on this subject when it says:
"This is move that we think is all
folly on the part OF our temperance
friends for the simple reason that
they cannot expect to elect them.
They may poll few thousand votes,
perhaps. but what account will that
be What will they gain by it?
How much will the cause OF temper
ance DO advanced by the operation ?
1t is very strange that the temper
ance party, as it calls itself, can never
learn wisdom. 1t cannot lay it's fin.
ger on any thing that it has ever
gained by entering the political arena,
against regular organized political
parties while there are many things
that it can point to, as having bene-
flied the country and the people,
gained by it while acting as a moral
agent. In no instance can we recall
the election Of a temperance candidate,
as such to any important office, and
yet year after year we see that Or
ganization exhaustiDg itself in vain
endeavors to measure strength with
its great contemporaries.
We claim to be as much in favor of
temperance as any man living. We
have as much interest in eobriety and
good morals as any other individual
in the land, but we never did and
never can approve of the attempt to
make temperance a political issue.
1t is exclusively a moral question,
and it can succeed in no other way.
We grant it is duty to nominate
and elect to office men of temperate
and moral habits, but how could such
men be elected if we set them up in
opposition to all other classes, and on
those grounds alone They never
would be elected, and we would find
that our exclusiveness would secure
US every time complete beating at
the polls"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20

NEWSPAPER CHANGE -Messrs, c.
n. Hal'orI and p BARLEY who estab-
lishcd She "Graut County Advocate"
at this place, we believe in October
last, have retired from any manages
ment in that paper and so announce
in valedictory notice in the most
recent issue. Mr.. A. Reifsteck was
taken into the business partnership
Of the establishment some months
since, and, we presume, is now the
sol, proprietor and manager thereof
Politically the Advocate has opposed
the Republican party and the admin
istration since it has been printed at
Lancaster. We understand the edi-
tors have heretofore not agreed upon
the political policy the paper should
pursue, and its recent strong Demo
cratic utterances indicated that
change in the management was inev-
lIaul3. QS -1IUUCtttC IL tuS past mas
been very creditably conducted in
giving its readers local and general
news. As to what it wit promise for
the future, the next issue will doubt.
less state in the salutatory of the
editor. The editorial policy of the
paper seems to be clearly indicated
in the closing sentence of the follow
ing which is from the pen of the in
coming editor in the last issue of the
Advocate
"We have ridden bareback on the ragged
edge Of hope and expectation about long
enough. Besides the gods are just ana the
season is backward In another fortnight the
grainers and paper-hangers will have iinished
their work in our ofiise, then it would please
ns 10 have you call and see what for looking
place DExocRArc newspaper sanetum, Is
anyhow"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
ESTATE-DAyrs.

State OF Wisconsin, Grant County-ss. Probate Office
Lancaster, May II. A. d. 1875. In the matter
of the Proof and Probate of the last will and tes
lament of John Davis, deceased, late Of the
County of Grant
Whereas an instrument in writing purporting to
be the last will and testament of John Davis, de-
this office; and whereas, application has been made
by Sarah Davis, praying that the same be prov
and admitted to Probate according TO the laws OF
this state.
Therefore is order that said application be heard
before at the Probate Office, in the village of Lam
caster, in said County, on Monday, the 14th day of
June, A. d. 1875, at one O'Clock pm
And it is further ordered, that netce shall be Civ
to all persons interested in said will of the time
and place said hearing by publication in the Grant
County Heralda Newspaper printed in said county,
for three successive weeks each week. prior to
tho time of such hearing. By the Court
lows WIN. McGONIGAL, County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20

WISCONSIN IN DAKoTA.-The Por-
tage Register says: lit is announced
that tho Hon. Conrad Moser, has
been appointed one of the judges of
the United States court for dakota
territory. Mr.. Moser has been a
resident of Buffalo county for many
years, but recently removed to Eau
Claire. He is good lawyer, gen.
tleman of high character, and will be
popular among the people of the ter
ritory. Judge Barnes of the Dakota
court, was also Wisconsin man, his
residence having been in Delavan.
Geo. Fl. Hand, formerly of this city,
is secretary of the territory, and
John J. Jolley, also formerly of this
city, is president of council. W. p.
Dewey, formerly of Lancaster, Grant
county, is surveyor general of the
Territory, and they have, also, Win
termute, former Wisconsin man.
The names of Wisconsin men in the
territorial legislature are quite plen-
tiful, among them that of M. NJ. Will
iams, formerly of this county, in the
council. In fact Wisconsin is well
represented Sin the land of the
Dako.as."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
NEwspApER FAILTRRs-ROw,

NEWSPAPER FAILUREs.-Rowell's
"Newspaper Directory" shows the
failure of over 1000 newspapers in
this country during the past year,
the loss to publishers. subscribers and
advertisers amounting to over S.
100000, the Republic, New York
alone losing half a million. Among
those who went into the newspaper
business and lost heavily thereby
were 275 merchants and Adventures.
315 school teachers, 81 lawyers. 4
blacksmiths, 33 plasterers. 10 farmers,
200 fanatics of various classes afflict-
ed with literary lesion, 100 ambitious
but visionary young men who drew
upon their fathers, and thus suddenly
exhausted large margins of the
paternal capital, and 6 lottery men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20

THE Crops. weather for the
past week has been excellent for
blowing and seeding, and by this
time corn has been generally plant
cd. Winter wheat shows fine pros
pect, and Spring wheat, considering
the short time the seed has been in
the ground, is fair. Many farmers
alarmed at the prospect of a raid by
The chintz bugs, have sown little
wheat and gone more extensively
into the raising OF corn, oats and
flax. Probably there is greater
acreage of flax sown in Grant county
this year than at any previous year.
Garden vegetables are slow in COM
ing along, on account of the cold
graurd
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
Railway Legislation.

Speaking of Interstate commerce,
in recent decision, the Supreme
Court of the United States made the
following significant observation
1t is often difficult to draw the line
between the power of States over
commerce and the provisions of the
Constitution. 1t is indisputable that
the States cannot imnede commerce
in their attempts to regulate it. The
question practically is where the re-
gulation of commerce by State
ends, and the obstruction of travel
begins. The chief remedy of the
public against excessive tolls is in
competition. The question whether
Congress has the power to regulate
Interstate commerce has occupied
the most powerful minds of the coun-
try. This power was exercised in
completing the old Cumberland road
and the Pacific railroads. 1t is to be
hoped that no occasion will again
arise to make the exercise of this
power necessary, and that the States
will not be so regardless Of their own
own interests as to endeavor TO i'm
pose restrictions upon travel. If
the States do this they may expect
that Congress, to protect the citizens
of the nation, will exercise TO the
utmost degree its Constitutional pow
er to control Interstate commerce.
The progress Of merchandise must be
unimpeded. Commercially, this is
one country, and the general interest
of the whole country demands that
there shall be no interference with
the due progress OF commerce. No
local interests can be permitted to in
terfere with this great principle, but
the rights of the States must also be
protected.
To which the Chicago Journal adds
that there is no escape from the
soundness Of this reasoning. Con.
gress should do one thing for the
benefit of shippers and travellers. 1t
should pass an act providing ade~
quately severe penalties for he viola
ton of common law obligations by
common carriers. In half a dozen
lines Congress could put It 10 the
power of the now helpless people to
reform the more grievious rranspor.
tation abuses under which they suf-
fer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
ESTATE-PAscoE.

Lancaster, May s. A. D. 1875. In the matter
off last will and testament Of Joseph Pascee,
deceased
Whereas Instrument writing. purporting to be
daily authenticated copy Of the last will and tesla
ment of Joseph Pascoe, deceased, late of the
county Of 10 Davess, in the state of Illinois has been
fl ed in this Office and whereas application has been
made by George Cementson. attorney. praying that
the same be proven and admitted to probate, &C.
cording to the laws of this state.
1t is ordered that said application be
heard before me at the Probate Office, in the village
of Lancaster, in said County, on Monday, the 3lst
day of May, A. d. 1875. at one O'Clock .. m.
And it is further ordered, that notice shall be
given to all persons interested In said will Of tho
time and place OF said hearing by publication in the
Grant County Herald, newspaper printed in said
county for three successive weeks once each week,
prior to the time of such hearing. BY the Court,
8w3 VM McGONIGAL. County Judge,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
SHERIFF'S SALE-TATE.

State OF Wisconsin, county of Grant-ss. Judgment
OF Foreclosure and Sale. James Orr aud N. W.
Bowers plaintiffs. against William Tate and Gilie
Tate his wife, defendants.
BY virtue and in pursuance Of judgment Of fore
closure and orde of sale in the above entitled
on made at the March term of the circuit court Of
Grant county, 1875, thereof, the 18th day of
March, 1875, to me directed and delivered shall,
Saturday the Sd day of July, 1875, at O'Clock
in the afternoon of said day. the front door of the
court house, in the village of Lancaster. in said
county offer for sale and sell public auction to
the highest bidder for cash the following described
mortgaged premises, 81 lated, lying and being In
Grant county and state f Wisconsin, o-wit: The
west half OF village lot number one hundred and
ninety-one C9l), and village lots number one hun
bred and ninety-two Q92l, one hundred and ninety
three (93l and hundred and ninety fonr ls4) in
the village Of Glen Haven Grant county, Wisconsin,
as designated in the recorded plot of said village
Dated at Sheriff office in the village OF Lancaster,
this 10th day of NAV 1875 j. b. MCCOY,
I0w6 Sheriff Grant Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
MURDER AND SUICIDE
A Prominent and Esteemed
Citizen Dead.
Ex-senator Young Murdered
by His Son Albert.
The Son Then Commits
Suicide.
The Scene and Particulars of the
Tragedy. EF

A calamity by which two human
lives were sacrificed occurred in Glen
Haven on Friday last, May IA, under
such circumstances that imagination
fails to conceive of death more terri
Bile. The particulars of the tragedy
must ere this have been heralded to
the extreme parts of our county,
whereby Hon. Milas X. Young-an
old and highly respected citizen and
former State Senator-was cruelty
murdered by his own son, whose guilt
a suicidal death is no atonement. If
we were required to point out on the
map of the world that place where
the darkest,
MOST DIABoLICAL CRIME
of the century should be perpetrated,
we should not have placed our finger
on old Grant county; and if here, not
on that area remarkable and distin-
guished for picturesque situation
and vast and grand natural scenery
that excites the wonder and delight
of the passer-by; surely not in the
home and hearth of one of our most
intelligent and distinguished citizens,
and least of all, that our hitherto
loved and
RESPECTED FAMILY
of the Hon. Milas X. Young should
have furnished the perpetrator and the
victim of one of the most awful HON.
icides that stains the annals of man
kind.
The murder was committed upon
the premises of the deceased at IL
o'clock, forenoon, on Friday last, the
final absolution not taking place until
3 O'Clock on the afternoon of Sunday.
For the convenience Of the reader we
here add a survey of the residence
premises, showing points Of interest
and reference:
SCENE OF THE TRAGEDY.
Barn.
Grave Of Albert Young -
Timber. Timber. Timber.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20

sa..A national convention of bank
cashiers and bankers for the purpose
of an interchange and comparison of
ideas in the conduct of their business
and the promotion of their general
interests, will be held at Saratoga on
the goth of July.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

In Probate-Grant County Court. In the matter Of
the estate of William Simpson deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of George Brown
Administrator of the estate Of William Simpson de-
ceased representing among other things that he has
fully admi nistered said estate. and praying that
time and place be fixed for examining and allowing
his account of his administration.
1t is ordered that said account be examined by the
Judge of this court Monday, the l4th day Of
June, A. d. 1875 next ensuing, at o'clock in the
afternoon. at the probate Office at Lancaster in said
county.
And 1t is further ordered that notice thereof be
given 10 all persons interested by publishing copy
of this order for three successive weeks prior to said
day of hearing, in the Grant County Herald weekly
newspaper, printed and published at Lancaster, in
said county. By the Court,
VIM. McG0NIGAL, County Judge.
Dated at Lancaster the 18th day Of May, A. D. 1875.
lOw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
PETEa DOYLE. Secretary Of State.

sA. The officers Of the Milwaukee
and Dubuque narrow gauge railway
are now visiting points along the
proposed line Of the road, for the pur-
pose of ascertaining the interest felt
by the people in their project.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
A PROCLAMATION.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,

EAECCTINE DEPAkfABNIs
The Grand Army of the Republic, to whom
the matter had been entrusted, having just
designated Saturday, May 90, 1875, to be obs
served as Decoration Day, l, William R. Tay-
Tor, Governor Of the State Of Wisconsin, do
hereby request the people of the State, in
grateful remembrance of the self sacrificing
devotion Of the gallant soldiers who fell dur
ing the late war to join in observing SATUR-
DAY, MAY 90, 1878, as Decoration Day, and
on that day to assemble and pay the custom
ary floral tribute to the heroic dead
n witness whereof, | have hereunto sub
scribed my name and caused the
Great Seal of the State to be
Seal affixed.
Done at the Capitol, in the
city of Madison, this seven
teenth day of May, A. D. 1875.
WILLIAI R. TAYLOR.
BY the Governor:
PETER DoYLE. Secretary of State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
aes- The postmasters of the follow

aeg The postmasters of the follow
ing postoffices in this Third Con-
gressional District, are appointed not
by the Postmaster General, but by
the President himself, with the con-
sent of the Senate: Boscobel, Grant
county, salary, s1,1O0; Brodhead,
Green county, salary, s1,IO0; OAR
lington; La Fayette county, salary,
81 200; Mineral Point, Iowa county,
salary, $1,000; Monroe, Green county,
salary, $500; Platteville, Grant
county, salary, $1,000; Prairie du
CHEN, Crawford county, salary, ST.
400. The postmasters of all other
postoffices in the District are appoint.
ed by the Postmaster General, Hon.
Marshall Jewell, of Washington City.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20

sDrThe Chippewa Falls Aualanrht
{ Reform) thus compliments Senator
Holloway of this county
Hon. j. C. Holl way, of Grant
county, is spoken of as candidate
for Lieutenant Governor Mr.. HoI-
lpway, is one OF the best men in the
State for the position, and laying
politics aside, we'd like too see him
nominated. He would fill the posi-
ton with ability and credit to him-
self and State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20

.-Y The Chairman of the Republic
can State Central Committee, We
learn, has decided to call the conven-
tion for the nomination of candidates
to the State offices some time in
July. This is in order that the con-
vention may not occur in the hurry
ing season Of harvest
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
TAKEN UP-CAITLE.

By the subscriber on lands occupied by him, In the
town Of Little Grant, four and half miles southeast
of MI Hope in the month Of January, 1870. three
head of cattle as follows: One dark red COW with
slit in right ear one red heifer years old, white
under beIley dark red steer, years DID, white
spot on forehead, white legs and white under belly.
The owner 10 prove property pay charges
and take the same. EDWARD PENDLkfoN.
Little Grant, April 20, 1875 6wss
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20

DEATH OF john G. BRECKENRIDGE.
General John G. Breckenridge, of
Lexington, Ky, died at his home in
that city on Monday evening, May II,
of abscess of the liver, combined with
consumption. The dispatches say
that his last hours were quiet and
Deaccful.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
Complimentary to Senator Holloway

The Menasha Press thus endorses
Senator Holloway for the Lieutenant
Governorship:
The mention of Senator Holl0way's
name in connection with the Lieuten.
ant Governorship, on our next State
ticket, cannot fail to give satisfaction
to every true republican within the
boundaries of this commonwealth.
Senator Holloway is man of recog-
nizsd ability and a legislator of ex
perience. His public career has been
characterized by fealty to party
principles. and his private character
is of that hi order calculated to fit
him for public honors and elicit the
confidence and respect of all classes.
He was recognized leader on the
floor of our Senate, during bis last
term in Office, aud bis influence for or
against any public measure added
much to its popularity or contributed
largely TO its defeat. The opinions
of no member of the Senate were
oftener courted than were his, at
times when intricate questions per-
tanning to parliamentary usages and
rulings were made the subject of de-
bate. This fact alone is conclusive
evidence that be is eminently qualif-
ed for this position and will make an
excellent presiding officer. OF all the
candidates yet mentioned in connec-
ton with the Lieutenant Governor
ship, we believe Senator Holloway to
be the most available, and eminently
qualified for the position. He will
get strong endorsement in this por-
ton of Wisconsin, we are confident.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
Mill and Farm for Sale.

offer my new and splendid mill. with farm Of 200
acres, for sale, cheap; half cash down and half in
equal yearly payments, with ten per cent interest
mill make more better -four. Customers
kindly treated and satisfaction given. Grinds corn
and feed on Saturdays 1 keep the best Of miIlers
and will not be beat by any. Won't steal more thar
1 hide; return all poorly marked sacks with
good Strings attached. DOUGLAS OLIVER.
ovuGI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20

s9- Report says that Alexander
Mitchell has obtained control of a
majority of the Chicago, Minnesota
Il ST. Paul Railway stock, and will
GUST Sage. He intends to put in a
New York banker namedJ q Steph-
ems, as Vice President.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned, residing FIVE miles southeast Of
the village ofGlen Haven aud five miles north OF the
village of Csssyille offers his farm for SALE contain
ing 1875 acres ninety OF which snder cultivation
and good improvements, and the remainder young
timber land adjoining, all being In section 81 town
4 all of which is offered for sale cheap For Terms
and further information inquire Of the subscriber.
Soft EDWARD mETCALF.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20

-Y@I 1t is said that Gen. Sherman's
memoirs, lately published, are receiv-
ed IN Washington with much Curl
osity by the public men. Several of
the Senators, who have examined the
book, state that they look upon it as
d campaign document for Sherman
for 1876.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
Take Notice

Sealed proposals from the lowest and best bidders,
for the building Of addition to the School House
in school district Ne T. in the town Of Potosi, Grant
county Wisconsin. will be received by the School
Board of said district from this date until Saturday
the 10Th inst at 2 o'clock D. m. The particulars of
plan specifications terms, ETC.. can be had OF said
Board. JAMES PA UdH, Dlstrlct CIcfk
british HolIow Nav H. 1915 9w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
NORTH AND SOUTH River ROUTE I!
Chicago, Dubuque & Minnesota and
Chicago, Clinton & Dubuque Roads.

St. Paul to st. Louis Via. Winona, Lacrosse, Nc
Gregor Dubuque, Clinton and Rock Island.
CONNECTING AT DUBUQUE with the Illinois
Central Railroad for Gaens, Freeport Rockford and
all other points from Dunleith to Cairo.
CONNECTING AT CLINTON with the Chicago
Northwestern Railroad for Sterling, Dixon Rochelle,
Chicago and all points East; also for Cedar Rapids,
Marshall, Boone, Council Bluffs, Omaha and Califor-
mia.
CONNECTING AT STERLING with Rockford.
Rock Island & St. Louis Railroad for Rock Island,
Davenport, Burlington. Keokuk, Quincy.
st. Joseph, Atchison, Topeka, Leavenworth, Fort
Scott Hannibal, Kansas City, St Louis and all points
in Kansas, Colorado and Texas.
TIME CARD c. D. 4 N. and c. G. 4 D. r. r.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20

sWOur national debt is 81, 49,
600 600; the total of the state debts,
$500 600. 900 county debts, $3.50, 600
600; city and town debts, $3.50, 000,-
900; total, 1921, 100000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
Caution.

Notice is given that 1 the lawful owner of
these lands in Grant county, Wis: Southwest u of
section r. town l. range west and east Il of ruth
east quarter OF section H. in town and range
and all persons warned not TO loan any money
upon mortgage Of said lands, unless said mortgage
be executed by myself NJ. x. YOUNG.
Ma ia ls7S off
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-20
To The Public:
r. L. HOSKIN,
Is prepared to contract for Building
Brick or Stone Buildings Of any size
or quality, many part of Grant County.
Iancaster Mavs emaa
Pettyjohn's New FIGURING
Mill,

MY Milisitnated the Big Platte six miles east
wi of Lancaster and IL miles northwest Of Platte
vlleis now in excellent running order. have
cured theservices Of good practical miller who
has had over twenty years experience, and pre-
pared to do all kinds of work my line shsrt
tice md reasonable rates. Give trial Salts
4stf o. pETTYJoHN