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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
Letter from Cassvllle.

Mr.. EDITOR A good deal has
Deen said about our quiet little burg,
ana outside of our village Cassville 1t is
generally reported to be down. But
on yesterday We found ont that we
had an up to it as we'll as down. Pol
iticians for some time past have evinc-
ed some uneasiness at our having q
Democratic postmaster, and would
nave him removed at all hazards.
Cassville people in general were
satisfied with the fact that they never
mad better and more obliging post
master than Mr.. Grimm; but, he
was Democrat, and that of course
united him.
After the Fall election postofiice be-
came trumps in town, (some however
may have weathered it before elect
ion, and therefore their change of
base.1 The agitation here became up
town, or down town--not Republican
or Democratic-and finally the Hon.
ii. s. Magoon, besieged with a food
of correspondence on postoffice mat
tiers, came down and viewed the
ground, and after being candidly in.
formed as to the merits of the aspir-
ants for postoffice honors, (both hav-
ing done their level best to defeat
him, Magoon, last fall, Magoon told
them, "Gentlemen, get up your petit
tons and | will act according to the
wish of the people," Petitions were
circulated. Grimm's petition had 26s
singers, among them l25 Republicans,
while the other petition is said not to
have had over 90 singers and mostly
Democrats. 1t is true that Grimm had
signers from the township of Waterloo
and also from Glen Haven who get
their mail here. 1t Is equally true
that his opponents petition was circu-
lated in the same direction. The Pc
titions have been forwarded, been
acted on, and A. Grimm is to be re-
moved.
On Thursday we are to have a
special school meeting and will have
a district high school if up and down
does not mix in too deep. We have
very good building, have one vacant
room, and can transform our district
school, or part of it, into high school
with little additional outlay. S.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

IHE DUBUQUE PoNrooS.--Iu re-.
spouse TO a letter of inquiry by Gen.
ora. oaills as to the progress of the
project to pontoon the Mississippi
river at Dubuque, the followip, I. r
ter was lately received by him from
.no. 7. Quigley. Esq, who is Presi-
dent of the Pontoon Bridge Gonna,
ny as Dubuque. We are permitted
to print the same entire
ne nrst two locations of our non,oo,
oriuse oeiow the present railroad bridga has
oeeh reported against by the Board of Eng;
SeerS sent here by the War Department We
nave now sent on to the Secretary. the r,.ns
auu spsclncations OF our pontoon bridge 10 he
- ~ ~ Eagie foint. just north OF the WAYS
~. ~ 'ns IOWA tnore. The east end will strike
- "soohs'n shore directly opposite, say
about two and half miles north II tho s,.,s
line between Illinois and Wisconsin, W. a.
pect to have an answer from the seora,.~,
Within the next ten DAYS. We feel con6dent
that we will have a favorable renort an our
PROJECT this time, and if we do. | intend IN
Visit your town in the interest OF our nro;ect
anu hho" that your railroad interest and
Ou' pohtoon interest are almost insenernhlv
connected. II we succeed, | will do ali in NV
Po"ef 70 work feeling in favor of YOUR rail
Ioad' nope You will not relax your eyer.
uons IN what you have undertaken. for nv
PERSEVERANCE you conquer all obstacles. The
,eelng IN this section in favor OF your project
IS not dead, but sIeepeth"
We are satisfied that the buildino
OF wagon pontoon at the place
designated above will prove of vast
benefit to the people of this County.
and insure much greater benefit than
II put acr oss the river directly from
Dubuque. The success of this plan
must be especially desired by all the
people OF southern Grant, giving
shorter route to Dubuque which re-
ceives and handles in one way and
another the bulk cf their products.
We hope it will be bull. tor this rea-
son, and another-that if built it
may prove to be the entering wedge
that will drive railroad through
Grant County. Whoever travelled
on the old Dunleith river road, which
was dug out of the bluffs along the
river at the time the cars reached
Dunleith, knows we'll that a railroad
on that line to point opposite
Eagle Point may be easily and cheap
ly built. We will vote for Little
Docs pontoon every time. Pus
wagon pontoon across The river at
Eagle Point, and some day it may
be enlarged to railroad pontoon
bridge on the Lswlor or some o'her
better plan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

rs One of the happiest of we'd
dings that we have had occasion TO
chronicle occurred at the residence
of Mr.. Ed. Garthwaite in Little Grant
on the I'd inst. Rev, r. Stephens
presided, and with his usual grace
united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony Mr.. Truman Goodrich of Lam
caster to Miss Melissa Garthwaite.
The bride is one of Grant county's
fairest daughters, and the groom a
gentleman highly regarded by a large
circle. That hey may long live and
prosper, aud good riches follow the
union, is the wish Of the HERALD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

nA- The political complexion OF the
Wisconsin Assembly is not so deter
mined as the republicans at first
hoped, and some doubt is being ex'
pressed as to their ability to carry
the organization. A chicago paper
is responsible for stating that "the
Wisconsin Democrats are known to
have resolved to offer the Speaker
ship of the next House to Henry
Fink, q moderate Republican, class
fled as Independent. This would
probably give them q majority OF
one vote and the organization of the
House. II Fink will accept, he will
get the Democratic nomination. with
out going into caucus
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
Special Notices.
Bargains Bargains II

A word TO the wise should be sufficient
All parties indebted to us will take motto,
that we wish them to settle their accounts b,
the lst Of January, 1876, as our books mus
be closed by that date We shall also sell
regardless of cost our entire stock of cloth
ing. dry goods, notions, hats. caps, boots
shoes, gloves, mittens, millinery goods, crock,
cry, and glassware, hardware, cutlery, etc.
for cash Good terms will be given to any
one wishing to buy the entire stock, as We
are determined to close out.
lows IVEY d. WEBB.
British Hollow, December 10th. 1875.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
PLATTEVILLE.

REMEMBER THIs.-Now is the time of the
year for Pneumonia, Lung Fever, Coughs,
Colds, and fatal results of predisposition to
Consumption and other Throat and Lung Dis
ease Boschee's German Syrup has been used
in this neignborhooi for the past two or three
years without single failure to cure. If you
have not used this medicine yourself, go to
your Druggist, James A. Jones, and ask him
of its wonderful success among his customers.
Two doses will relieve the worst case. IL you
have no faith in any medicine, just buy a
Sample Bottle of Boschee's German Syrup
for 10 cents and try it. Regular size Bottle
Is cents. Don't neglect cough to save IS
CENTS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
stop Your Cough !

The wonderful results and immense sale of
Hale's Cough Cordial the past season, fought to
convince the most skeptical still we are go
ing to continue the same liberal offer that we
have heretofore, viz Amy person suffering
with cold, cough or sore throat, who will
call at ". B. Bakers Drug Store and pur-
chase bottle of Hale's Cough Cordial, use
one>half of it, and if they then conclude
that it is doing them no good, they can re-
turn the balance and receive back their
money. Who would not test this medicine
on such liberal terms !? No medicine ever
sold in this vicinity that produced such won
derful results All we ask is that you will try
II 40m6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

I1r Bishop Wells will visit the
Parish of Emmanuel Church, Lancas-
ter, and hold service on Sunday and
Monday the 9th and 10th of January.
On Sunday Bishop Wells will preach
morning and evening, and will also
preach on Monday evening. During
his visitation, Rev. s. S. Burleson will
be Instituted Rector of the Parish, an
class will be presented for confirma-
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
MARRIED.


At the village of Montfort. December q, 1875, by
the Rev. fired Charles Mr. David J. Devoe and Miss
Ida A. Boyee, both of Clifton
At the village of Montfort, December 25 1875, by
Rev. Alfred Charles, Mr.. Henry J. Bunker and Miss
Sarah A. Fisher. both of Martinyille.
At Patch Grove, December 23d. 1875 by Rev Geo.
D. Stevens. Mr.. Lucias Pike and Miss Mary J Siford
both of Patch Grove.
At Fennimore, December %, 1875, by Rev. leo. D
Stevens, Mr.. George b. Gould to Miss Maggie g.
Borah both of Fennimore.
At Little Grant December %, 1875 by Rev. Richard
Stephens, ohm W. lockwood of Lancaster TO Isakel
GArthwaite, oil Little 6rRnC
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
Annual Meeting.

To the Members Of the German Mutual Fire
Society Of Liberty and adjoining towns
The regular annual meeting Of the Society
will be held in the Brick School House, in
Liberty, on Tuesday, January A, 1876, at
o'clock a. m, to transact necessary business.
The attendance of every member is desired
4lw2# HENRY BALD, Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
Lawyers and Editors.

That these classes do much good
tor humanity in general no one will
deny, but when either class under
takes TO run things in general no
one will approve. Up here in Wis
consin it has been proposed that "Lhe
lawyers" should have the power to
select Circuit Judge. The people
have no right to interpose an objec-
ton to their wishes. There is just
such another body of men who be-
long to the editorial fraternity, and
they are abs journalists, who pro-
pose to make President. They are
called the newspaper triumvirate.
Halstead, of the Cincinnati CONNER
cldI. Bowles of the Springfield Re-
publican, ana Watterston, of the
LouisviIl, Courier-Journdl compose
this squad of President makers.
They met at Washington recently in
secret 0 'nclaVe. and rumor says that
they are firmly in the conviction
that Halstead should be the next
President and thereby save the
country. 1t seems they have COZ
WINGED themselves that such should
be the case, and the trouble now is
to convince the country That's
about the way it stands here where
the lawyers are proposed by some
body to make the Judges They are
convinced but "the people" are not.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

ANNUAL MEETING The officers and
members of tie Blakes Prairie Agri-
cultural society are requested to meet
in Browns Hall, Bloomington, on
Tuesday, January 11th, 1876, for the
purpose of electiOg officers for the
year 1876, and also to transact such
other business as may properly come
before them. An invitation is ex-
tended to all who feel interested to
attend.
ALECK JOHNSTON, Secy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

EVENING ScHooL.-John Fl. Reed
and l.. J. Arthur will open in the
Griffith building on Tuesday evening
of next week q school of Penmanship
and Mathematics. The term will
compose twelve less oDs, to be given
two each week. Terms of tuition.
$3.50 10 advance for instruction in
either branch.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

sW According to recent reports a
most severe type of the dreaded dis
ease, diptheria, prevails at st. Rose.
Mr.. Murray lost four children in as
many days. Mr.. Banfield two little
girls, Raisor three children, Burns
two and O'Neil one by this disease.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

gym. Noble r. Gregory, OF
Saunders Co., Nebraska has been
spending week among old friends
and relatives hereabouts. He says
that of the thirty families in Saunders
county, formerly from Grant, they
aee generally doing we'll and they
mean IL IS lex" to Nebraska.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

.H- Have you repaired your barn.
examined your baru.yard, TO see IT
there is sheltered and dry place
where the cattle can get little sun
now and then, out of doors? Have
your swine a suitable bed and shelter?
How about your poultry
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Bloomington Farm
ers' Fire Insurance company will be held in
Browns Hall, Bloomington, on Tuesday, Jan
uary 4, 1875, at 10 o'clock a. m.
JAMES PRIDEAUX, President.
L. r. BINGHAM, Secretary 4lwl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

THE COUNTY FAIR.-The constitu
ton of the society provides tina. there
shall be meeting of the executive
committee on the 2nd Tuesday of
January of each year, and that the
committee shall consist OF the Presi-
dent, the two Vice Presidents, the
Secretary and Treasurer, and five
additional members of the society
The purpose of the meeting is to re-
wise the premium list, fix the time
for holding the next annual fair, and
the transaction of sll other business
that may properly be brought before
it The next annual meeting will be
held at the office of Judge MeGonigal,
in Lancaster, at one O'Clock p. m
Jan. 11th 1876. There is business of
Importance t. transact. Let there be
full. attendance. The committee
consists of the following members
President-Thomas Hymer, Potosi.
n., (Thomas Wier, Liberty.
ice lleslue"'s I'll A. Moore, Lancaster.
Treasurer-W w. Robe, Lancaster.
Secretarv-Chas D. Schrader, Lancaster.
Members-H 5. Keene, Hurricane Elisha
Hull, Platteville VIM. r. Dixon, Fennimore !;
o. G. Hathaway, Beetown Frank. h. Bonham,
Lancaster.
CHAs D. ScHRADER, Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
Suuare Up.

All knowing themselves indebted to us are
expected to step mp to the captains Office be-
fore January !, and settle their accounts
That this is sufficient notice Is the hope OF
UT & co.
Lancaster, December 5. ssWa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

BURNS NIvERsARY-AccordiDg
to notice given in the HERALD for the
purpose, a meeting of Scotchmen
was held at Lancaster yesterday
and arrangements made for celebrat-
ing in proper manner the 10th an
niversary of the birth of the great
Scottish poet. Mr.. John Pollock, of
Lancaster, presided. A county or
ganization was effected to be known
az the Grant County Burns Assoca-
ton, and officers elected as follows
President. John Pollock Secretary,
J. B. Calls; Treasurer, Daniel
Taylor Committee on Arrange
ments, James Mcknight, John
Wright, d. Oliver, John Cover,
Peter Cameron. A letter as read
from Prof D. McGregor, of Plattevil'e 9,
in which he accepts the invitation to
deliver lecture before the associa-
ton at their first annual meeting at
Lancaster on Tuesday, January 25.
The committee of arrangements is
expected to make all necessary progi-
sion for the celebration on this occa-
sion. All Scots and friends of the
poet, Bobby Burns, are requested to
be present on the occasion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
TAKEN UP-STEER.

BY the subscriber. on lands owned by him, on sec.
49, town Of Wingville. on or about November H. one
red and white steer, 3 years old, red neck and red
spots on sides. The owner will prove property, pay
charges and take said stray. MARTIN RAW.
Wingville Dec. 9. 3Yw4f
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
TAKEN UP--SrncK.

BY the subscriber. on land owned by him. section
5, town of Beetown on December 5, 1875, oRs year
ling heifer, in Color with some white on belly,
Also one yearling horse colt, color brown, nearly
black. The owner or owners, viii prove property
pay charges and take said strays away.
JAMES MACK.
Beetown, Wisconsin, December l6. 40w4s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
TAKEN UP--STEER.

BY the subscriber, on lands owned by him, Sec
ton TO- town 8, range west, town of Wingville on
or about the 4th day Of December. 1875, one brown
and white spotted stresr with brown neck and head
and star in forehead, year old. The owner is
quested TO prove property pay charges and take said
stray. THOMAS 0AINF0TRH.
Wingvle, December Is. 40w4s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
TAKEN UP-HEIFERs.

BY the subscriber, lands owned by him. on sec
49, town 4, range ), Glen Haven, about September
two heifers red and white spotted. supposed TO be
years old last spring. The owner will prove prop
erty, pay charges and take said strays
Glen Haven, Dec9 39w4 A. J. LONG.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
STRAYED-CALyEs.

From the subscriber, resididg in Glen Haven, on OF
about August l. two yearling hefer calves, One red
and white with stub tail. One roan-not specially
marked The hujer will be suitably rewarded by In
forming Of their whereabouts.
r. A. Kill B0URN.
Glen Haven Decembar %. 42w4s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
THE MARKETS..
DUBUQUE.

DUBUQUE, DEC. 70
....75@s7c
Cats 3c
Corn 40e
Dressed Hogs 81 so a so
Live ................,........64 40 6 20
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

TAKEN UP-CArrI.E.

BY the subscriber, on lands occupied by him, four
miles northwest OF the village AZ Patch Grove,
about October Is, 1875. four head Of cattle; two
2year old steers, red aud white spotted and
red and white mixeS; under slice aud crop OF right
ear, and spot in forehead. One 2year old red bull,
crop of right Owner will prove property pay
charges and take said strays. GEORGE LANE
Patch Grove, December Is. 40w4s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
HAKEN UP-HoRsE.

BY the subscriber, on land owned by him. the
ferry dock Specht's Ferry on about November 22.
1875 one horse, about ten years old, all white, and
kneesprung Owner will prove property. pay charges
and take said stray. HENRY SPECHT.
Speoht's Ferry, November q. 2Sw4.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
TAKEN UP-HEIFER.

b. the subscriber, lands owned by him,
%, range g. town s. Patch Grove, about October rs,
brindle and white heer, about years old, star
in forehead. left clipped the underside. The
will prove property pay charges and take said
stray. ANDREW NILSSON.
Patch Grove Dec g. 39w4s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
TAKEN TP-CoLr.

BY the subscriber, GU lands owned by him, three
miles north of Lancaster village about Nov Is
dark bay mare colt, year old past No marks.
The owner will prove property pay charges and take
said stray. JAMES s. LlYENS.
Lancaster, Dec 9, 39w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

To DEBTORS Those indebted to US are re-
quested to call and settle at once or before
the lst of January next.
40w2 CROSBY & REYNOLDS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
TAKEN UP-HEIFER.

BY the subscriber, on lands occupied 10y him,
Grant river in the town OF Potosi, on about the
10th of November, 1875, one red and white heifer !;
neck nearly all red about three years old the
seem to have been frozen; no other marks The own
er is requested to prove property, pay charges and
take said stray. CLEMENS BRANT.
Potosi November 20. 3Sw4*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
TAKEN UP-STEER.
TAKEN UP-CoLTs

ii
BY the subscriber, on lands ned by him, On CT
about the 5th of December 1875 in the town of Lit
tie Grant three miles of Bloomington two mare
colts supposed to be two years old past One light
sorrel, with white hind feet, other mark The
other light bay, with dark legs, name and tail.
No other marks The owner owners requested
to prove property, pay charges and take said
strays away. MICHAEL HOPE.
Little Grant December %. 42w4s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

sXBig bargains in Clothing, Dress Goods,
Shawls, Furs, &C., at Nathan, Schreiner Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
TO all Whom il NAV Concern:

All persons knowing themselves indebted
by note or on book account to j. D. Clayton
: i'll settle the same with me, as all such ac-
counts are left with me for collection.
T. D. NAGLE
Patch Grove, December 10, 1875. 4s3s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

sEA good sewing machine is Of
fered for sale by G. J. Hyde-price
only S24,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30

Situated on section g. town Of Ellenboro, oze halt
mile from Pettyohns mills and one mile from school
house. About SO acres under pillow, and 40 meadow,
a good pasture, abundance Of big timber, oak,
maple and elm. There is No. frame house aud
barn, both new, plenty OF water near the house;
in two and four years.
For information apply to the subscriber
J.B,CL0UGH.
Ellenboro, Wis. SIMS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
TAKEN UP-HEIFER.

TAKEN UP-HEIFER.
BY the subscriber, on lands owned by him, on sec
ton 81 tawn range west, town of Little Grant,
on or about the LIST of November, red and white
heifer years old past crop off the left ear and
under part bit off the right The owner will pay
charges and take the stray away.
JAMES PRIDEAUX
Little Grant, December 20. 4lw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
TAKEN UP-MARE.
TALEN UP-HEIFER.

BY the subscriber, lands owned by him, in the
town of Patch Grove, two-y old heifer, croT
out of the under part of right The owner is
requested to prove property, pay charges and take
said stray. JAMES Z PAhhER
Patch drove November o. 3Sw4*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
Bull for Sale.

We offer for sale our thorough bred Durham Bull,
Prinsten, Of Hardwood, having used him In our herd
as long as we can. He is from the herd Of ;. ..
Brown, Of Gsiena, Ill. The Bull is In good con-
dition very gentle and years old 10th day Of July
next. bAbLANIINE DhO D.
Bennington Wis, June II, 1875. H-u
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
At sPECHT's FERRY


.ta,a,uoGatiOn.. Gle m Accommodation. $3.50 p "a
Express Mail. GAL a ~ Express Mail. $50 IN
Rednced rates n ''round trip tickets to and from
III POINTS on c. D. VI. and @. c. * D. roads. Pare
Dubuque and return 50 cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-12-30
Farm for Sale.
Raising Stock.

The undersigned offers his farm for SALE containing
10 acres. 1t is q very desirable place for