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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
s'Judge Not. "
Communicated

Speaking generally, we are slaves
We are held in bondage by power
known as the World, OF Society
against which few of us dare to re-
bel. With due regard for public
opinion, we often forsake our natural
inclinations and abandon our best
Interests, simply through fear of Cos
sip-a prevailing fault of the civilized
world, and one which reaches its
highest perfection in country viii
lagos. The innumerable throDg of
petty complainers may be divided
into two distinct classes ex-
tremists. According to the first
class, society is regulated by stupid
old fogies who enforce their we'll
worn rules with "imperturbable sto-
lidity.,' Modern Sensationalists are
of this class, and Notwithstanding
their desire TO be romantic, it is an
open q 5tion whether their life is
not fully as humdrum, if not quite as
useful, as the life of those who are
content to plod along the ordinary
road of humanity. Among the Sc
cond class we find those who regret
the progress of luxury and despise
all modern regulations Of society.
Like the backwoods Democrat who
still votes for Andrew Jackson, they
fail to keep pace with the progress
of the times, and consequently APP
preciate nothing which has original
ed since the days of leghorns, or
knee buckles. They speak of the
decline of individuality and overlook
the fact that eccentric people, more
than others, are The slaves of pub
lie opinion, and only take a more
cunning way to excite wonder and
solicit praise Between these two
extremes lies the golden moan in a
position which society will assume
under the natural order of things.
Man being social by nature, his high
est development can generally be
reached by the cultivation of this
God. given faculty. Notwithstand.
ing this. we have no right to find
fault with an individual who does
not choose to avail himself of what
we may consider extraordinary ad.
vantages. When a man shuts him.
self out from society be generally
has sufficient reasons for so doing.
Poverty may be the cause. Fame
perhaps is knocking at the door of
his life and calling for every spare
moment, and nothing can be more
commendable than to answer it's cal!
as long as private popularity is
joined with public veal More than
one man has risen to worthy die
tinction and conferred everlasting
benefit on mankind by living like a
hermit and working like a horse"
We would then modestly recommend
closer observance of the scriptural
injunction Judge not" and would
deprive Madam Grundy Of her pow.
or by interfering with the life trav-
els of no one 80 long as our own path
is not crossed. VIGILANCE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

| NEWSPAPER POSTAGE. - AS the
newspaper law is not thoroughly
understood by the entire community
the following, revised from the Du.
buque Telegraph, viii explain: Many
persons do not yet understand the
requirements of the Few postal law,
especially in the matter of mailing
newspapers, as is evidenced by the
fact that many packages of papers
are dropped into the postoffice with.
out sufficient amount of postage on
the wrapper, consequently they re-
main in the Office where mailed. AS
very few families, in fact scarcely
any, have any means of weighing
packages, we will endesvor to fur
nish a rule which will enable the
readers of the HERALD to determine
what amoUnt of postage is required
on newspapers. The newspaper
postage required is one cent for
every two ounces or fraction thereof.
For instance, on copy the HERALD,
wrapper included, one cent is re-
CURED. On a copy of the Chicago
Tribune two cents postage is neoes-
sary, although the package will not
weigh over three ounces. yet the one
ounce over requires the extra cent.
In short folio, or four-page paper,
with wrapper, requires only one
cent, while quarto, or eight-page
paper, requires four cents. 10 mail
ing more than one paper, of the
same size, the postage can be est
mated as follows: The HERALD, for
instance, with wrapper, does not
weigh full two .nces, four copies
weighing about s;A ounces would re.
quire only three cents, aud while
single copy of the Chicago Tribune
would require two cents, as any
fraction over equal weight must be
charged as full weight, three copies
of that paper, with wrapper, will re-
quire about four cents postage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

CALL FOR AID-Nor TO Build RAIL
ROADS BUT TO HELP THE Poor. Il
would once more call the attention of
the people of Lancaster and vicinity
to letter, directed to me from Har-
ward, Nebraska and which was pub
lished in the HERALD two weeks ago
asking for aid for the destitute and
suffering people of that country. 1t
is we'll known that the drouth and
grasshoppers swept off nearly the en-
tire crop of the past season through
out large extent of country, leaving
the inhabitants almost entirely desti
tute of the means of subsistence and
of protecting themselves and little
ones from the storms and cold of this
inclement winter. The writer of the
letter referred to, Mr.. Elisha Sow ard,
was formerly resident of this county,
and very reliable man. He asks all
who are so disposed 10 send to him
any thing for women and children's
year, shoes, boots-in fact anything
of use in family-even secondhand
clothing would be thankfully received
any thing to help clothe the poor
and needy, which he says, if sent to
his care he will distribute to the needy.
| have received but small amount
yet, but | will again say that any do
nation of clothing or other articles
can be sent to me and will forward
the same free of expense to Elisha
Howard, Harvard Nebraska. My
friends, ought not all Govt of the abun-
dance which a kind Providence has
blessed us with during the past year)
do something for on: less favored
friends in that new country. Let us
remember that ale who giveth to the
poor lendeth to the Lord.
ADDISON BURR.
Lancaster January 81, 1875
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

PoTosI AND ELLENBoRo.-The citi-
zens of the town Of Potosi and Ellen
boro will hold railroad meeting at
their respective village centers on
Saturday afternoon of this week to
discuss the narrow gauge railroad
question. These towns are in suffer
ing need of railroad, and it would
be suicidal for either not to vote to
pay literally to secure the consumma-
ton devoutly wished for. 1t is hoped
there will be large assembly of the
people in both places.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

GRANT County AND THE LEGIsLA>
TURE. Looking over the proceed
ings of the legislature, we are pleased
to note that the members from
Grant have been assigned creditabe
positions on the committees. Sena-
tor Holloway is chairman of the
Joint Committee on "Claims" and
"Banks and Banking" He is also
member of the Committee on
State Affairs" n the Assembly
Mr. Lafayette Caskey is chairman OF
mining and Smelling" Mr.. B. NJ.
Coates leads Federal Relations
and is member of Interpretations. "
Mr.. Deos Abrams is chairman of
the committee on agriculture, y
and Mr., j effrey is member of the
committee on Railroads"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

FIRE INsURANCE.-The German
Mutual Fire Insurance Society in Lib.
erty and adjoining towns held their
meeting on the 9TH day of January,
1875, in Liberty, in tie Brick school
house, No. 4. After the president
called the meeting to order the fol-
lowing business was transacted: The
report of the Secretary, Henry Bald,
was read aud approved by the men,
bers present. There were in 1874
forty. six members added to the socie-
ty. There was in that year property
to the value of ISL, 800 insured in this
society. The report of the Treasurer
was read and approved. The cleo
ton of officers was then entered into
as follows: President, Lewis Heber-
lin; Secretary, Henry Bald; Treasurer,
Gottleib Wehrle; Directors, George
Aupperlee and Henry Dankleff, all for
one year. The next annual meeting
will be held at the same place on the
first Thursday in January, 1876.
LEWIS HEBERLIN, President.
HENRY BALD. Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

SMOKING LAMP CHlMNEYs.-For
the benefit of those who are annoyed
by smoking lamp chimneys, we pub
lish The following, giving it only for
what it is worth, and to ascertain its
value, the reader must test it: To
prevent the smoking of lamp, soak
the wick in strong vinegar, and dry il
we'll before using it. 1t will then burn
bright and clear, and amply repay you
for the trifiing labor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
NEIGHBoRHooD NOTES.
BeetOWu.


On Friday evening the young
people enjoyed fine dance at the
Beetown hotel.
A large sleighiug party from
Bloomington made this city visit
last Tuesday evening.
A dance was held at Ishmal's
ball Thursday night for the enjoy
ment of the little folks.
The donation given here at Ish-
mails hall last Friday evening, for
the benefit of Rev. Thompson, was
a success, the proceeds amounting to
about $50.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28


--Platteville has been having 8
theatrical troupe-Plunkett.
-Griswold, the "Fat Contributor, y
failed to lecture here as advertised.
There are in attendance at the
State Normal School, Platteville, $40
students enrolled as follows: Nor
NAL Department, $50; Academic, Ill;
intermediate, 46; Primary, SO. There
were upwards of thirty applications
at the opening of the winter term to
enter the Academic Department that
could not be received. The demand
for seats in tho Normal Department
of the State Normal School at this
place has been supplied for the present
BY the introduction of thirty desks,
every one of which has been already
taken.
Prof. and Mrs. D. Gray Purman
celebrated the tenth university of
their marriage at their residence in
this village, on Saturday evening last
The large company was entertained
by the happy couple in the most pleas
ant manner. Presents embracing all
most every thing in the line of tin
ware needed in housekeeping were
received, including some from Madi
son, Lancaster and Washington. In
the course of the evening Miss G E.
Adams read CATER the Bridal" by
Alice Carey; Mrs. DR.. Buck read
"Skipper Ireson's Ride" by Whittier;
and Mrs. L. A. Charlton read an
original poem.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
~Nessrs. c. s. Bert l. Co.

E Messrs. c. s. Bert Il Co.,
single machine manufacturers, at
Dunleith, received yesterday the in
telIigence that suit of theirs against
one franklin Muzzy, of Bangor.
Maine, in court for seven years. for
Infringement on their sbingle patent,
has been decided favorable to them,
involving a claim of good many
thousand dollars. -Galena Ga zette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

TAxEs.-'Squire Baldwin says the
taxpayers have done remarkably well
in "handing over" their Indebtedness,
and there are yet a few who hold back.
Thus far he has only called for one
per cent. In the course ola week oi
so, it may be necessary to send out
scout to hunt the delinquents up, In
which case FIVE per cent will be
charged for collectors tees.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

P. OF H.-The North Andover
Grange, No. 220, P. of H, met on
Saturday evening, January Is. The
following officers were installed for
the ensuing year: Master, VIM. ].
Kinney; Overseer, John Ryan; Lee
turer, Isaiah Johnson; Steward, D
B. Ashley; Assistant Steward, Rob
ert Parkins; Chaplin, VIM. Jackson
Treasurer, Andrew Myres; Secretary
Samuel Newick; Gate Keeper
Thomas Jackson; Ceres, Mrs, A. E
Winney; Pomona, Mrs Mary Myres
Flora, Miss. Caraline Johnson; Lady
Steward, Mrs. Francis Hickok.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

SINGING SCHOOL. The third term
of DR.. Browns singing school will
commence February 2. Twelve les
soma and book, 81. Lessons only
sixty cents. Tuesday and Friday
evenings at Z o'clock, at the Episco'
nal church.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
MfsCellane0us.

The entire lot of tax-sale certificates
owned by Richland county have been sold for
50, 800.
-Galena, since the great fire there, has
been talking steam fire engine, and will prob
ably have one.
"A man, woman and child were last week
placed in Jail in Richland county for selling
liquor without license.
On the 18th and 10th of February the
Good Templars of this county will hold con-
vention at Georgetown.
The State Historical Society at Madison
ranks third in Importance among institutions
Of a similar character in the United States.
The temperance movement is having a
run at Shullsburg and five hundred people
took solemn pledge in that town last week
never to drink intoxicating liquor.
At Mt Hope, last week, Ora, son Of
Mr. B. L. Loomis, was kicked by a horse and
severely injured, having some of his teeth
disocated. He is rapidly recovering.
There is living near Darlington a family
of twelve persons; the parents came to this
country 81 years ago, and in all that time
they have never employed physician.
-Galena is indeed grateful, having sent
nearly three hundred dollars to be distributed
among the Dubuque 6remen who assisted the
former city in subduing the flames at the
recent fire.
A miller in the Bloomington mill, on
Tuesday, came near being ground up, by HAYS
ing his arm caught in a shaft, but owing to
his presence of mind, the machinery was
stopped and he received only slight injuries.
The Dial says ''the hoop pole and birch
strap business in Boscobel is immense. Since
the 7th of last SeptemberaMeyer Brothers
have purchased over 100000 hoop poles,
and have manufactured over 100000 birch
CIR
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
@The Methodist church at M

~The Methodist church at Mt.
Hope will be dedicated On February
IA, at half-past ten a. n: Several
eminent ministers are expected TO
be present, and it is anticipated that
there will be good, interesting and
profitable time. Every one js in
ritad
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

s-Treasurer Hebsrlin, of Liberty,
turned over to Treasurer Ivey on Tues
day of last week the full taxes of his
town-being the first to return. At
the date of writing only nine towns
have responded. Punch 'em up, Mr..
Treasurer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

HoFFNUNG. AT regular meeting
of Hotfoung Lodge, No. 172, |. o.
o. f., or the 18th instant, the fol-
lowing officers were installed for the
ensuing year: n. e., John Wenzel;
V. G., Henry Ressmeyer; R. s., 81.
F. Nobis; P. S., A. Michaels ;
Treasurer, Jacob Nathan. Regular
meetings of Hoffnung Lodge are
held weekly. on Friday evening, at
the Ode Fellows Hall in Holloway's
] block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
-
Lancaster January 81, 1875

s9- Persons sending money of any
amount through the mails, should
procure draft or postal order. This
will ensure a safe delivery of the
amount forwarded. Instances are
numerous where money sent through
the mails is lost.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
NJ AHRlEn

At Cassville, January 10, 1875, by j. D. Hart Mr.
John Brochert, Of Cassyille, and Catherine Kea, oil
Waterloo.
At smelser, January 20, 1885, by Rev, A. r. John
son, Winfield Scott Agney of Freeport ILL.,. and Elk
perience Ann Witherbee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
HENRY BALD, Secretary.

l, o. g. T.-The Grant County
Convention, |. Q. G. T., will meet at
Georgetown on Monday and Tuesday,
February Is and 10. Lodges arc en-
titled to delegates as follows: One
for the lodge at large and two for
every fifteen members. Let every
lodge be fully represented.
BY order of Committee.
j. d. AFFORD,
District Deputy of Grant County
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
TAKEN UP-CATTLE.

BY the subscriber, lands owned by him, sec
8. town 4, range S, about November 49, 1874
light red steer with crop of the left ear, and
slit in the same, two years OLE Also, one dark red
heifer, on year old last spring. no marks The owner
will prove property, pay charges and take said strsys
WILLIAM HUFCHCR0BT.
Glen Haven. Postof1ce North Andover. 46w4+
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
TAKEN UP-HEIFER.

BY the subscriber. on lands owned by him on Sec
ton 3, range a. to wn of Bsetowp, miles from Lam
caster half mile north of Greener's mill,
blue he fer small horns, white TANKS. other
marks. The will prove property, pay charges,
and take said stray. WILLIAM KtLEY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
The next session of the Fennimore
Quarterly Sunday School Conven-
ton will be held 10 the M. 4. church
at Fennimore on Sunday, February
a. The exercises promise to be
interesting. All are invited to at
tend. The singing of the ccnven-
ticn will be conducted by Mr.. u. c.
Rogers. The exercises of the day
will open at $3.50 a. m, with devo-
tionsl exercises and Introductory re-
marks by the president. The fol
lowing is the programme of subjects
to be discussed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
AFTERNOON SESSION,

New FURNITURE SToRE.-The one
thing long needed in Lancaster is a
first class furniture store. Mr. w.
Barlow is the man, we believe, to sup
ply the wants. He has already opened
a stock of wares of this kind in
Schroeder's building, just opposite
the drug store, and will be pleased to
meet a rush of customers-no matter
whether for a bureau, bedstead, a
rocking chair, baby chair or coffin.
Mr. Barlow proposes to keep on hand
large supply of all these and several
other things. If you don't believe it,
see his new advertisement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
ITP--HEIFER.

BY the subscriber, lands owned by him. on Sec
81 town OF Fennimore, on about December 25 one
yearling heifer msttled white and red crop of lett
ear The owner will prove property, pay charges and
take said stray. WIN. A Girls W0LD.
Fennimore, January 81. 46wl%
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
STRAYED-CoLT.

~ =, -,
From the subscriber, residing one mile north
North Andover. on or about February 25. 1874 one
year old brown Colts star in the forAhead large
tits age Five dollars reward will be given for any
information that will lead to the recovery ofthe colt
Address me at Glen Haven Grant Co.. Wis.
CHA5. HEILERMAN.
alan Uaven March 90 1874 ST
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

-Loney s. Rogers, of Fennimore, have
moved their stock Of goods, consisting in part
of dry good notions, groceries, drugs, hats
caps, crockery, glassware, books, stationary,
ladies and childrens shoes, into Hackney:
new store, where they propose to sell as cheap
az the cheapest, for cash or ready pay. AL
kinds of produce taken at the highest price
Call and see US in our new store before yov
buy We mean business 46wS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
LANCASTER MARKET
coRREcIKp RvkRY THURSDAY MORNING BIT NATHAN
soHRKINER co.
TAKEN UP-BULL.

By the subscriber, on lands owned by him, on sec
81. southwest quarter, town s. range 5. on about
the Gath of November dwarfsh bull, deep red
marks. The owner is requested to prove property
pay charges and take said stray.
43v4& j. T. MURpHEY
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28


LANCASTER LYCEUM-On Monday
evening January %, the meeting
was called to order by the President.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read by the Secretary, Miss
j. sic Meyer. and adopted by the
society. The following programme
was then carried out: Music, "Leaf
by Leaf the Roses Fall" by the
Choir; Defamation, Emmett's De-
Tense, Will Clark Reading. The
Legend, NeGtie Calls; Essay, Edu-
cation, Ellen WoolstenhoIme De-
bate - Resolved, That a railroad
would be benefit to Lancaster at
the present time. Affirmative,
Adolph Schreiner and John Brind-
ley Negative, Geo. Cox and Frank
Nathan. Essay, Tobacco, Will Clarke;
Paper Edited by Lou Barber; Read
ing, Complaint. Emma zeigler; Prem
sci on Etiquette, Clyde Showalter;
Recitation, The Ride Of Collins
Graves, Ada Foster; Critics Report,
Will Lewis; Song, Cantiena, Sadie
Burr, Nettie Calls and Lou Barber
Miss Burr at the organ. The
house was we'll filed and the exer-
cises were fully equal to those of
any former meeting. The question
was decided in favor of tho affirma-
tive, by the jury, consisting of Hon.
A. r. Bushnell, Mr.. Reynolds and
Mr.. Barlow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
FARM FOR SALE

The undersigned. living IN the tswn Of NJ. Hope,
three-quArters OF mite east OF the village pliers his
for sale, 100 acres about IS under cultva
ton all inclosed nrst class dwelling house with eel
lar good barn aud outLouses, plenty Of water. nae
orchard Of 500 trees, and other improveIn epts WIZ
sell on good terms. DANIEL TAYLOR.
Mt. Hope January Il. f4Wf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
TAKEN UP-HEIFER.

By the subscriber. on land owned by him, In the
town of Beetown yearng heifer. light red, crop
off right ear, and white under the belly. The owner
will prove property pay charges and take said stray
44w1e F.RAISBECR.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
TAKEN UP-Hoas.

By the subscribers, sections H. II and 10. town
OF Potssi about tho 10Th Of December 1874,
SOW and three shoats. no marks. The owner is re
quested prove property pay charges and take said
strsys away J. P. COX JOHN W. McCABE.
poto.i Dec % d2w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
Our Churches and Sunday Schools.

CONGREGATIONAL. The Congrega-
tional church, Rev. S. w. Eaton, has
an actual membership of about $50
persons. The Sunday school has an
average attendance of $50 scholars,
under the supervision of fifteen teach
ers; with the officers, teachers and
scholars the roll reaches $50. The
regular prayer meetings of the church
are held Wednesday evenings in the
social room. The young peoples
prayer meetings are held Friday
evenings at private houses.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

EPIsCoPAL.-The Episcopal church
of Lancaster has a membership of
thirty persons. The Sunday school
has an attendance of thirty-fve schol-
ars, with FIVE teachers. At the pres
ent time this church has no regular
minister
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

METHODIST. The Methodist church,
Rev. A. w. Cummings, pastor, has
membership Of 1875. Preaching
every Sunday at half-psst ten a. M,
and p. m. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evenings at Z o'clock.
The Sunday school, which assemblies
at 9 O'Clock Sunday morning, has an
average attendance of 80 scholars.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
TAKEN UP-STEER.

BY the subscriber, on lands owned by him,
s. town 2, in the town Of Potosi. on about the
third day ofJsnusry. 1878, steer, red little white
spots the back and belly q large wart on his
neck. The owner is requested to prove property,
pay charges ard take the same away
Potosi Jan. g. 1875. 43w4s VALENTINE LONG.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28
TAKE NOTICE
GRAPE ROOTS FOR SALE.

have on hand an extra good lot OF Concord and
Delaware Grape Roots for sale which will 20 at rea-
sonable rates. Also, pure homemade wine Of the
Cstawba Delaware and Concord kinds.
Potosi, Oct. 90. 33me J. BONN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

BIRD SHooTING.-On Friday last
there was a shooting match in Bee.
town, each match sweepstakes, first
miss out. The following is
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-01-28

STRAYED-HEIFERs.
From the subscriber, section 10, town g. range T.
town Of Waterloo about September l. one heifer, all
red except white face; heller all red hetfer
red with small white Iongish spot on one flank, no
| ear marks all two years old next spring. Amy one
| having such stock in their possession will notify
| Aswas ROBERT G.. SPARK.