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SOUTH SIDE POLICE COURT.

| The aSpsratiou of the term Of Justice Deyder
i as presidin, genius Of the South SIDE Police
| Court leaves vacant ono Of the most important
Of tho minor Offices Of the City Governments
Tie honesty aud f1nuess OF the incumbent ol
that position Decide to . great dogree. the ex.
tent to which gambling shall be car.
1ied on On the South Side- With II
inefficient Police Justice, NcDoud1'd and The
Haukncss and thcir followers arc left practically
FREQ to work their own sweet will; with an ei1ici
entone hsy fndThemselrce curboi and restrained
at every point. By the fe-euactmept Of the May:
or's bill tie authority to select the Justice to
sit at the South Side Police Court is taken from
the Council and practically vestel in the Mayor.
Presumably, therefore. this important Office is
not to be controlled By Conncil rings or combina-
tions. The Judgment OF the Mayor ia The chicl
factor in the selection.
Lad the matter been left to the Connc:l, It
soems likely that Mr. John Sunmerfeld would
hars been chosen. The turning over Of the ap-
roiuiueut to the Mayor danpened, but only for
= time. the hopes OF his friends, who are now
working on Mr. Colyin as assiduously ns they
had been toiiing with individual Aldermen. Sn-
perinteEdept Rehm aud the Hon. G. B. Farwoll
aseisted by Nike Mcdonald and the whols gnn1-
bling fraternity, have been fighting vigorously
for the appointment Of Mr. Summerfell. That
EeUkifllau HA8 TU4lC5 u u3klCG lQE LNO EE81b+ 0QG
It appears that the record hs made fir himself
then was such as to convince the gamblers TINT
be is I" safe man."
Not satisfied with extoIling Snmmerhc1d, his
friends have been s'eadii7 irving t /, blac}7en the
character nf Logan D. Wallace. coatcssedIy his
strongest opponent They have circulated The
rero:t that Wallace was the gamblers candi-
d4te, story which is untrue in every particular,
for the gentleman has no sympathv whatever for
that ciass Of robbers THO last fabrication ia that
Mr.. Wallace served as = Major IN the Rebel
army. This also Is untrue. Mr. Wallace, who
WAS a schoofmate Of Robert T. Lincoln At
Springfield has lived in Illinois for tue last nine
teen years He is : gentleman of culture. legal
abli.7, and Integrity, quali6e'i in every respect
for the performance OF the impo4 4taut dulies OF a
Police Magistrate.
1t seems singular that Mr. Eummerfeld caunot
be satisfied with beng . smpla Justice Of the
Peace, which is notoriouslv verv profitable
oficn- Why should he be 80 dead set m becom-
ing Police Justice, who presumably has 70
work harder than his colleagues, and yet makes
no moro money? 1hsro must ceitainly bs
somo hidden purpose in this aud tho
support he receives from the gamblers
seems to Indicate what it is, 1t is sincerely to ba
hoped that Mavor Colvin will resis: this pressure
which Is brought to bear upon him that be
will not yield to the demands of the gamblers
but preserve his own independence, aud noui-
nate the tnan be thin ks the f::est-:
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Instantly. Her 1ifciess and mutilated body was
picked lin and carried to her room, and the Cor
ouer notified. and at the sa1nc Tins messenger
was dispatched to her family, residing near tho
Northr estern Car-Sbops With the sad s,dinea
Of her death. On the arrival Of the Coroner, an
inquest was hol1.. and verdict of acci-
dental death returned. No blame was.
attached to any enc, And ths accident was
more through careiessness on tho part
of the deceased than anstning else Her sister.
who was summoned, WAS present at the inquest.
Tic body Of the unfortunate woman will be re-
moved to-day to the residence Of her family.
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tpor1svnLE. Pa., April 17.-Ihe quantity Of
coal sent from this region last weak was II 1850
TONS against 82.48G tons in tho corresponding
week the previous year. The supply for
the week was 1895 tons Of an-
thracite, independent IT the Delaware d
Hudson Coal Company, from which no return
has nsen rsce;vel aad ,G57 tons btuminous.
agains. S73, ,845 for the corresponding week last
year. The whole supply sent from all the re-
gions 50 far this yoar is sass, ,567 tons. againot
/, ,1g4, ,837 tons the eauls period last year. The
decrease In the supply OF anthracite 1s 954,7lS
tons,
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BA1r1afoRE, Nd. A:ril 17.-Geoezs Ahrspx
tae junior pattuez Of the firm Of sslllne. Ahraun
d Co., committed suicide this morning.
Special D snatch to The cn,eaoo Ttzomns.
GAIT. Ont, Aosil I7.-Geo.ge G. phi.u2s !
prominent solicitor Of this p'a:o blsw tbs to a,
bis head OF WITH nae last evening wh1le labor
1ng un1er q: of insanity, ca1ssl Oy tho excae-
eiye use OF ehlp1al.
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new ORLEANS, La, April 17.-The House COM
rleted its reorganization by e1ecting Trezesant
C1ork. an1 ether Conservative oficerr.
In the Senate the terms Of the award wero car
ried ont by unseatins Elan (Dem J, and by scat
ing F. s. Goode (Dem.), IN place Of Crozier,
colored Republican.
Tho joint resolution recognizing the Kellogg
Government Wal adopted with bus two dissent
ing votes.
During the day large number Of reform bills
werc introduced.
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Deficiency Der. 81, ls75.-.-.-....-....$ s.61s.ss
This calculation Is based upon tue Idea to which this
noard has CLING for Its first inception. namey that
5rary cannot md onght no. TO he established upon
imaginary hut uo:s tangible resources not upon pa
.sn ss Su put sas not YOU'D g. as
! a. easy for. the committee to show up
d rathee douriahing condition ef our nnane1al
substituted for cash. fanetee for fac rapsr Gro i,s
for In tha: case It would have to report that
The ol htqs Of ths o rs esa
Il oxing 5too for Tho settling Of bills Incurred pre-
~ no: less soeao up to tho time Of he arproprta-
tons fer 1878. That therefore, It wonld bo entire'J
safe throwing Out s',se % account Of the Gage
the p11ehass e books. and 5et lsave enough
to cover tho remaining expenses up
es c. ss Would nss, q
ance With the theory upon which naantcinal Govern
Eents IN or country carried on and their aoat
aa3iy and .quarcy opposed 10 te prn lent and safe
Library.
INSPECTOR Queat reported that his Committee
had seen Mt. Myers. bnt that no definite ar
1aneement could as yot be made relative to the
terminating OF the lease prior to July l. 1875
Mr.. Masoo stated that Tho new rooms had been
promised by May !.
Inspector Rossnthat moved As M amendment
open from Ia NOM 70 o'clock iu the
evening, tho time Of the readine-room
70 romain the samo as heretofore.
Tha amendment WAS refo red to the
Committee ou Bylaws and Regulations. In
Bpcctor Anthony moved that the Librarv Board
request IN appropriation OF one-fifth OF q mill
and the Finance Committee. tho President, and
Inspector Anthony wero. appointed to carry 1t
out. After auditing few bills aud transacting
somo uiuor business the Board adjourned,
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FIRES.
All MoNm1uTH ILL

AT MONMOUTH, I'LL.
MONMOUTH. ILL.,. April 17--Tao College DWELL
ing, occupied BY Dr.. Wallace, President OF Mon
mouth College, took fire. between and o'clock
this morning. and was entirely consumed. The
ala: q, was not sufficient to arouse any out those
iu tha Immediate vioini:v. who saved few
household effects. Most OF the furniture and
the private library wero destroyed. the loss IL
not known.
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| 1872. Therefore no serious trouble may bo a1.
tlrlphted BY the party working for tile defeat o
that act. Indeed. 1t Is reasonable to predict
that beyond d few scattering votes cast mora By
caanoe than by dcliberation not siugle vote
silI be cast for the adoption OF tho act As the
now act "a not to 10 voted upou until next Au-
Rnst. the Rehm facsion, and all others who at
pre8ent Oppose relncorporition, will have Bufti-
clent slmo to learn the benefits accrnlug from it.
TIE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
The regular meeting Of tho Pnblio Library
Board was held at their rooms yesterday after.
noon, President Hoyue in tue CHAIR and present
INSPECTORS -Queal. 6horey. Mason, Rosepthal.
Naster, and Anthony.
OF DIRECTORS directing the Committee to psesent
the financial condition Of the Library. Inspector
1taster. Chairman OF The Finance Committee,
submitted the following interesting report:
During the thees yeara Of its existence the appropr
aggregated ,o;a;o; H., ,sat49 IN is7e sIseH6s 10
1853. and $2 In 1874. But the actual cash funds
credited to tho Library on account OF taxes col
!ectea oave run Tar behind these appropriations.
Up to the Close Of the municipal year Of. s74
the amounts actually collected the above appropria
eas 's 5.ssens from IT,
t,tal the sum OF $;1, bcing the proportion Of the
Gage deficiency charged 10 tho Library FUND.- 1t will
cash credited to the Library wa Sssaa'so up to tho
same date the actual cxpen litures $50 md
1ne aona. .s. o1 a4 - ssuea put not paia
$!.6t8.38 rs against the cash funds.
or course the bulk Of tho tAx levy for the
Last municipal year is yet t, be collected,
whiIe upon the o.her hind, bills for fotetgn
books ordered long. AGO. hnve to b. settled.
il fair to estimate the amount Of these tds at not
less than o" while Il would not be safe 10 esta:e
the cash receipts Jet to from tho tax evy Of
1914 at greater sum than $.l. .n1 c>ns'dering that
thu difference between appropriations and colleci1ous
for 1872 has been nearly lg per cent and for about
there has bsea collected up to AFrl ], 1873, only
$t,7a'9o. Adding to this So 900, il woull bring tho
tota collections to $7 10 per cent 0. the ap-
preparation. which is al that cen, with any degree Of
safety, be cornted upon. Vast, then is the present
financial condition. and what the prospects, Of the
Library mp to DE- 81, 1878, lefore which mo NO cash
proceeds Of whatever appropriations may le made
this year can be expected?
LIABILITIES.
against cash ......S 46ta33
Amount required set1!o hoax bi5........ 25C0o0
Running expenses for nine months. ,-.-..... 2N0.0o
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STOCKHOLDERS 11EETINGS.

0111CK or 1HE LAKE SHORE i M1eH1aA1}
soUrHEHT AAfLwAT Coa<PAHy. I
CLEvKLAxDs u.x APPEL 1875
Tho annual Heeiiaz Ut Stockholders of this COM
paay fof the elecla Of Directors Tor the ensuing yeaS
bo bald u ,he oee ot tho cpaJ g The CITY of Cle1s
lard 0hto. Wodnesdsy the 5.l day Of My ne1s% r.
tho hou1s o{ II o'clock in tha fnsunnnn ind
o'clock In thu Aflerncsu Of that day.
n. RAB1 LETJ. 8eekntaxf m AkA
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8peefdl Diaud1A n Ihs Ch,ca7o 7Tt6une
GRASD RAPIDS, Mich, April ia fire de-
stroyed elaushter-houso owned by Thomas
Martin, a mile out Of tbs city, last night, With
it's eoutenrs, including quite quantity Of meats.
1ari. hides, pelts, etc Loss, 81, 500 Not in
sured.
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AT PERIL. Ill


Speza1 7ispatch to Tbs Chicago Trib,sns
LAsA11z. III, April 17.-Au old 'senenent
house il Peru, belonging to Michsel Denny, Of
that city, caaght fire yesterday noon from de-
fcctiye ftue, aud was som utterly ruined Loss
about $500; no Insurance. T.
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. D. C., April 17.-For the Ials
Region aaa tbs Ohio Valley, partly clou6y
weather, low but so rlv rising Temperature.
westerly to so1therly winds, sight changes IN
the barometer, AMI areas Of light rain naa.
Lakes Michigan, Huron. Erle, auI Ontario.
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
CHICAGO. Apr}1 II
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NEAR CARI!NYttLE.tt

NEAR cARl!NVttLE. It'll.
eprcsu D1sratch to The CA;cd7o Tt7bwne.
CAn1rsvn1E ILL.,, ArEl1 17.-The residence Of
William Wheeler. situated = few miles south Of
this city. was totally destroyed by fire. Loss,
$500. No insurance.
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OBITUARY.. ~. ;*'-
NEw ORLEANS, L., April 17.-Mrs.. Polk.
widow Of Bishop Polk, die1 hoso to-night.
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John Rogers, 1sborer on tho now commission
&ores on Quincy street, IVES dangerously it,
juzed about tho head yesterday by falling from
4 ladder
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Maximum thermometer. II: minimum, Is.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-03-25
The HERALD.
Pictures Of Poverty



In Allen street, in the cellar OF
rssr tenement, or rather a dark hole,
q. the bottom Of wretched struc
.tnre, whore the ceiling is so low one
has TO bend low when in a standing
posture, lady wes found lying in
bed upon which was neither eheets
nor quilts. A dirty blanket c'Vered
Der person, and nesting tlose beside
her wer, her -four children. Oae of
them, 9 little fairy creature, OF won
derful beauty, with hair of burnisht d
gold, aud eyes that had stolen the
bloom az vioIe,s. was prattIing ir-
nocently and I'll unappailed by the
gloom and horror of the I lace. Yet
that child had seen the rats drag her
little cloak from the bro en- chair
where she ha placed i, ard rend 1t
ia pieces with their sharp teeth,
while her mother and sisters covered
shuddering in their bed-. All night
.ng one or another Of these poor
creatures kept watch, while The 9th
ers slept, lying in dread OF attack
from tbe noisome. squealing crea-
tures that thronged the floor and
clam bered squealing alb ut them
Yet this poor family once possessed
a happy home, from which they had
been driven by financial reverses and
the death of the husband and father.
The mother, native of Baltimore,
had heen bred in affinenca, her fa;h b.
fr holding al office of honor and
trust under tho General Government
for many years. Death and business
disasters had brought them to this
Pitifu strait and forced them to
accept and cling to shelter only fit
for dogs. Suoh are the fearful
phases of life the guilds visitors en-
counter. The impressions they leave
upon the mind will never fade and
The lessons they teach have power
that few Sunday sermons possess.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-03-25
Related to the Bar.

Judge B, late one of the judges
OF the 8th district Of the state of New
York, vas a most amiable man, hose
homer was rnsullied, and who hated
mean action as every snch charac.
ter mast. AT The Geneseee Circuit
be was hearing an action in which
ono Of the partiss happened 10 be a
nsmesakc Of his During the trial,
tho fsrty, having an opportunity,
ard thinking probably 10 gain some
advantage by il, approached the
Judge ahd said
eve are of the same name judge.
I've be- n making inquiries, and
Hnd We are some relation 10 each
other.
"AA !" aaid the judge, sis that so Z?
Are you sRre of It'll
"Oh res" said be, ono doubt of t."
We'll" said the judge, "I'm very
glad ts hear thst-very glad indeed.
| shall get rid of yonr case | shall
dismiss it, because | cannot sit in q
salt where | an related 10 one of the
PniIlOos
This vas . little more than the
party had bargained for, and he be.
gaa to paddle of. After q few in
qairics as to the JUICES ancestry,
and their residence, etc:
81 think, jadge," said he, 81 was
mistaken. We srs of different fami-
lies, and not at sll related"
"Ah r. says the judge, sis that so2'
"Oh, yes," said he, "thero is no
mi>take about it."
"Well" replied The judge, in
very emphatic tone, Pm glad to
arm that-very glad. I should
hate awfuIly to be related to a man
mean enough TO attempt to influence
= court as you ave."-Bench and
R0r
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-03-25

State of Wisconsin, County of Grant--ss Circuit
Court-Samuel Moore Plaintiff against John Hen
~ Alsaum and Elijah Bayley. DEPENDENTS.
By virtue and in pursuance of judgment and or
der of foreclosure and sale rendered in the above
titled action by said court at the MAJ CHI term 1874
thereof, the 18th day OF March, 1874, / shah on
Saturday. the 9th day of March, A. D., 1875, at
O'Clock p at the front door of the court house in
the village of Lancaster in said county offer for sale
and sell at public auction to the highest bidder for
cash, the following described mortgaged premises,
situated lying and being in the county of Grant ana
State of Wisconsin, o-wit: The south half of the
south east quarter also the south half of the north
hall of the said south east quarter of section No.
twenty five (2h) town No. four az, range No. ~
west of the fourth principal meridian, containing
hundred and twenty acres, more or less. Said pre-.
misses will be sold in parcels otherwise, In accord
ance with said order of sale
Dated at sherfs office in the village of Lancaster
Grant county, Wisconsin, this 10th day of February
A. D., 1875. j. B Mccoy, Sheriff Grant County.
W. e. B. CARTER, Plaintiff IS Attorneys. 4sw6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-03-25
Or. ]. C. AVER & co., Lowell, Mass,
How STRANGE and How TRUE!
MONOPOLY IN THE BOOK
BUSINESS BURSTED.
No Middle Man-Honest John on One
Side, All-Spicer on the Other.

Tho public Is most cordially invited to call and
examine my stock of SCHOOL BOOKS. POCKET
BOOKS, ALBUMS and STATIONERY, in all its
branches, together with a we'll selected lot of Toys
to please the little Ones all of whom invited to
come in and sit down three-legged stool, and III
take broken piece of stick candy and break It IN
ever SO many pieces, regardless of damages and dl
vide 1t all around, for everybody knows love little
children aud even if you do not buy anything, you
will not be driven out of the house with broom,
stick And now, trust the people of Lancaster aud
surrounding country will confer liberal share OF
their patronage upon John in order to keep him from
going back to his old business of saloon keeping,
which he should hate so muchly. shall sell cheap
for cash only and will not ask you to help pay fer
debts incur by selling at enormous prices and get
my money when l can. This is no advertising dodge,
but really want to sell these goods te get money
enough to start bank. shall endeavor to keep on
hand full line of Fancy and Family Groceries
Tobacco and Cigars, Lemons, Oranges and Confec-
tionery Ia all varieties. Banners have a habit OF
showing bills into my face. and no objection to
passing them around therefore, Saturday paYmasers
together with those that will pay when they come IN
again. requested to keep at respectable distance
Lunch heretofore, though unavoidable circum-
stances have placed me second even third in rank
IS restaurant keeper, but there is nobody to blame
but my humble self for not keeping up with the
times by advertising quais rabbits frogs, ducks and
grasshoppers dish of oysters that are attened
by process peculiar to climate, or, perhaps
owing to that great leveer Time. shall keen man
ufacturing Ice Cream that will even lift Philadelphia
out of its boots And now that | am no longer a
vender OF the ardent trust that these sweet little
ladies will no longer object TO calling at my house
and being waited upon in the most exquisite french
style. Admission free but leaving well then. ach
Gott And now you will wonder how it is that can
keep all these things and selling them so cheap,
and still keep even with the world. will be plain
and tell you: brought big pile of money to this
place to commence with. If recollect right, had
much as four dollars; you can easily see why
held out so long Crusaders point to me with
pride, example that their efforts have not been
In vain There is Joy in heaven, and angels are look
ing down shedding tears over a repentent old sinner
like j. BlEG.
n B.-I have on hand a lot of nice little baskets.
which come handy to carry eggs home in, and If
you should happen TO forget it, you need not bring
than hack J. B.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-03-25
MAIBEN.

Estate of William Maiben. State Of Wisconsin, Grant
County-ss In the matter OF the estate of VIM.
Maiben, deseased-Grsnt County Court. To whom
it may concern.
Notice is hereby given that we, the subscribers
were the LIST day of March, A d. 1875, appointed
and commissioned by the Judge of the County Court
of the county of Grant, Commissioners TO receive,
anime and adjust all claims ard demands of all
persons against the said deceased, that six
(6) months from and after said LIST day of
March, 1875, have been allowed and limited for
all creditors of said deceased present their claims
to as for examination and allowance. and that We
will attend to the duties of appointment at the
July and September, A. d. 1875, from nine (9) o'clock
a. N. to four (4) O'Clock p each of said days.
Dated at Lancaster this Sth day of March, 1875.
ADDISON BURR,
David SOHREINER,
P. Ii. PARSONS,
52w4 Commissioners.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-03-25
Chicago & Northwestern Railway.
PASSENGERS FOR
O OHIO a G. O.

. FL I . a G. O.
Detroit, Toledo Cleveland Buffalo, Niagara Fails,
Montreal, Quebec, Portland. Boston New York Phil
adeIphia, baltimore, Washington, St Louis, Cairo
San Francisco Sacramento Ogden, Salt Lake City.
Denver Coneil Bluffs, Sioux City St. Paul Marquette
Hscausba, Aensshs, Madison, Cheyenne Omaha
Yankton, Winons. Duluth, Green Gay, Milwaukee,
and all points North West. South and Rast. should
bay their tickets via CAICAG0 and the CHICAGO 4
E0RTHw ESTERN RAILWAY
Gloss connections made at Chicago with the
Lake Shore Michigan Southern Michigan Central
baltimore & Ohio, Pittsburg. Fort WAYNE & Chicago,
Kankakee Line and Pan Handle Routes for all points
EAST and SOUTHEAST, and with tqe Chicago & Al
connections also made with the Union Pacific R.
B. at Omaha for all far West points. Close conuec
lions made at junction points with trains of s
cross roads
These celebrated cars are run on all night trains
on all lines of this road This IL the only line run
ming these cars between Chicago and St Paul or
Chicago and Milwaukee. At Omaha our Sleepers
Pacific Railroad, for sl points west of the Missouri
river.
ROUTE TO the travelling public are all the modern
improvements Rock and Gravel Baiasted Track
Steel Rail- Rock and Iron Bridges ParIor and Draw.
ing Room Day Coaches Smoking and Leunging Cars
Westinghouse Safety Air Brakes, Miller's Patent
Safety Coupling and Platforms, Speed, Safety and
Absolute Comfort
RUNNING THROUGH FIVE GREAT STATES,
and operating over 1000 miles Of road this Company
presents the traveller facilities that ARE NOT and
CANNOT be offered by any competitor.
All ticket agents sell tickets via this route
II you wish she best travelling accommodations you
viii buy your tickets by this route snd will take
other ". II sTENNETT. General Pass. Ag't.
MARVIN HUGHITr, General Sup't. 20
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-03-25
leaal Notices.
ESTATE-ERANCEs.

In Probate-Grant County Court. In the matter of
the Estate of Albert Fl, Frances, deceased
On reading and filing the petition of George W.
Fennel administrator of the estate of Albert Ii.
Frances deceased, representing among other things
that he has fully administered said estate
and praying that time and place be fixed for
examining and allowing his account of his ad-
ministration.
Judge of this Court Tuesday, the sixth (6 day of
April, 1875. at one O'Clock in the afternoon, at
the Probate Office, at Lancaster, in said County
And il is further ordered that notice thereof be
given to 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 pub ished Lancaster in said
county. Ry the Court,
VIM. MCG0NIGAL County Judge,
Dated at Lancaster, Wis this sth DAY of March.
A. d. 1875. ozw5
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-03-25

Circuit Court in and for Grant County, Wisconsin,
Jane c. Morgan, plaintiff VS. John Morgan, deien-
dant.
The State of Wisconsin to the defendant here
named: You are hereby summoned and required
to answer the complaint in this action, which will
be filed with the Clerk of the circuit court of Grant
county, Wisconsin, at Lancaster in said county, and
to serve espy of your answer to said complaint
caster. Grant county, Wisconsin, within twenty days
after the service hereof exclusive of the day of such
service and if you fail TO answer the said
plant within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this
action will apply to the court for the relief demanded
in the complaint.
Dated February rs, 1875.
BUSHNELL & CLARK,
Two Plaintiff Attorneys