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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
The New County.

Among the many foolish PROPOSE
tons with,which our Legislature has to
contend is one from Grant county by
Mr.. Coates 1t is to take Il slice from
Grant, Crawford and Richland coun-
ties and form a new county. This
new county movement is not as
feasible as project which was con-
cocted some years ago at Muscoda,
to detach the southern two tiers of
townships from Richland county and
two tiers of towns directly opposite
from Grant and Iowa counties, max
ing anew county, of which Muscoda
was to be the county seat. At that
time Badax, now Vernon county,
could have furnished towns to patch
out Richland county. That project
failed, and this one without doubt will
do likewise, so it is not likely that
Crawford, Richland or even Grant
will consent to a division of either of
the counties, independent Of the ne
cessary expenses incurred by the d.
vision. Concerning the project the
Richland county Republican has this
to say:
"The Hon. Is. NJ Coates, or the
Boscobel district, is intending to in
troduce a bill for a new coun-
ty, with Boscobel as the county
seat. His plan is to take two tiers of
towns from Grant, one from Crawford,
and the towns of Redwood and Akan
from Richland. In return for those
taken from Richland he proposes to
give it the towns on the north line of
the county now belonging to Vernon.
1t is not believed that the people of
Richland will consent to the taking
away of Redwood and Akan. The
county is well enough as it is. The
member from the East district says
the bill cannot pass introduced. He
has instructions and advices from
many in the county to oppose it.
The Prairie du CHEN Courier CO.
pies the above and adds:
"This move to create new coun-
ty is evidently private job, for if it
be true that Richland county people
object, we know certainly that Grant
county will not consent; and as Craw-
ford county is already the smallest
county in the State, our people are OPP
posed to having any of their territory
taken off. The only effect would be
more officers to pay. more expenses,
more taxes for court house and
county buildings The times are too
hard for this speculation, and the job
will not succeed"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18

RAILROAD BUILDING. This Rail.
road Gazette publishes an article on
the amount of railroads constructed
in 1874 az compared with previous
years, from which it appears that
there was twice as much railroad
building in 1873 IS in 1874, and about
four times as much in 1872. The
total amount of railroads built in
1874 was 1923; in 1873, 1883. The
number of m les constructed in Wis
consin 10 1874, was SO, while in 1878
it was $50 IL. The total number of
miles of railroads in the United
States at the beginning of the press
emit wear was 1856, which is esti-
mated would be about one mile of
railroad to every 612 Inhabitants in
the United States. The rate of in
crease for 1871 was Is "a per cent,
and the Gazette remarks that it "was
& rate of progress which could not
possibly last 1t would have bank"
rupted the wcrli."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18

A VOICE FROM CRAwFoRD.-The
Prairie du Chen Union says: In the
defeat of Mr.. Carpenter, the Demo-
Gratis of this county, who are infuenc
cd by reason, and common sense say,
"that we are pleased to see treason in
the Republican ranks, but we despise
the traitor-W ashburn."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18

TIE BoLTERs.-The following Re-
pnblicans voted for Angus Cameron:
Senators Schultz, Barden, Field and
Nevins; Assemblymen Ole Anderson,
Barden, Bradley, Chase, Comstock,
Dunlap, Dwinnell, Leach, Mitchell,
Newell, Osborn Rowlands and
Welch. II.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18

WHERE IS THoMPsoN.-The Mon
roe Sentinel invites Charlie Thompson,
late Reform candidate for Congress in
this district, to come from the obscu-
ri.y he has been in since election.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18

IMPORTANT TO School CLERKS
4 bill has been introduced in the AS.
sembly by Mr.. James, of Richland,
providing for the payment of school
district clerks for services rendered at
not less than two nor more than four
dollars per day-the per diem for the
wear, in no case to exceed twenty dol
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
Letter from Potosi.
A NAME FOR THE NEW ROAD SUG-
GESTED

y y AME Fun LIE NEW hOaD 0Uu-
GESTED
EDITOR HERALD: - Evidently the
people of Lancaster and Potosi and
the surrounding country are in a
tide OF railroad enthusiasm. Let the
tide, by all means, be taken at the
food. 1t viii lead on to fortune.
Strange how Old Grant, one of the
largest, richest, and best populated
counties of the Northwest, has been
left to this day almost without a rail
road For many years it has been
the center of interest to the people of
a wide circle, and railroads have ever
been attracted toward it only to be
repealed and pass 'roaad it. Like the
sun with the planets always drawn to-
ward it, but always as they approach
are repealed by its intense light and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned. living one mile and half from
Lancaster the Prairie du Ohien road, offers his
farm for sale. The farm contains 50 acres, 40
acres under cultivation, and 20 enclosed; a
good new fIame house and Kitchen and fine spring
house near the dwelling, log stable, grauaries, etc.
A splendid orchard with 30 bearing trees. There is
chance for parchassr to secure more land adjoining
this farm if desired. Terms-Sl600 one-half cash
down balance on time. HENRY SUCK.
Lancaster February Il 4stf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
JOHN COVER; Editor.

THE EVERLASTING CALKINs CLAIM.
The Calkins claim is before the leg
islature once more, for final settlement.
The Colonel will receipt again sin
full" for $4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
Glen Haven. Postoffice North A
TAKEN I@P-HEIFERs.

gy the subscriber, on lands oacrpied by him, on
section 90 town Rorth. range west. in the town
OF Bioomin gton about the lst day OF February
one last sp ing heifer calf pale red and old
past heifer white strip in face. red neck, body rel
and white roam; both IN poor conditioL-
Bloomington Feb l6 49w4 JAS IL Mills
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18

THE POTTER LAw.-The Assembly
has unanimously adopted resolution
that the spirit ofthe Potter Law shall
be preserved in future legislation con-
corning railroads in this State.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
FARM FOR SALE.

will sell, on most reasonable terms, my farm OF
l20 acres situated AZ miles southwest of Patch Grove
village and due west she same distance from Bloom
ipeton There are 10 acres under cultivation, bal.
apce timber land. Good dwelling. orchard. stable
and sheds on the premises. Four springs and well
on the land This is good stock farm there being
large range Terms-T~o thirds cash, balance on
time to suit the purchaser. THOMAS HouAN.
Patch Grove, January %. @omo'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
A BARGAIN.

A farm for sale, known as the John F. Graham
farm, two and half miles northeast of Lancaster
sisting of 40 acres, about TO of pillow land bal
ance meadow, pasture and timber A good frame
house of six rooms, plenty of water the place.
will be sold for 5000 down. the remainder secured
the property. Now is the time TO buy a cheap farm
before the railroad is put through. Inquire half
mile north of the stone mid. to
4Stf THOMAS f. GRAHAM
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
Other Stock.
FARM FOR SALE.

will sell my farm at private SALE in Lancaster, on
the first Saturday in March. The farm is situated
fl We mile miles west of Lancaster, in the town Of
Beeown, containing "A acres, 40 acres under fence
IS in cultivation Good house, spring house. stables
granaries etc. good stream of water runs through
the farm 49W3 ALEX TURC0TT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
STOCK FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned will sell the following tract OF
land situated in the town of Potosi, and known a
the 'Osceoa FARM There 32c acres pillow land,
$50 good bottom land, balance ridge wood land. The
farm is located Grant river and adapted for stock
raising A good dwelling house and barn on the
premises. Terms reasonable, The property will DO
sold in body or in parcels. JAMES T. cox,
Lancaster, Dec. 81. 42m6 JOHN W. McCABE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18

TIE FATE OF REPUBLICANS IN
Lours1ANA.-Gen. Sheridan reports
that since 1866, the number of per-
sons killed in Louisiana, on account
of their poitica. belief is 2,14l; the
number wounded 2,115; total 1896.
OF course there is no necessity for
military Interference under such a
state of affairs as that
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
TAKEN UP-HEIFEK.

By the subscriber, on lands owned by hn Sec
ton g. range !, tos n Of Bsetowu, Z mes from Ian
caster half mile north Of Greener's mill
blue heifer, small horas, whts TANKS other
marks. The owner will prove property pay charges,
and take said stray. WILLIAM KILEY
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
TAKEN UP-MULE AND F1rLEY.

BY the subscriber, lands occupied by him, TX
miles east OF Lancaster, January 10 one yearng
past, dark brown mule, with light stripe aro nd nose
Also one year old past black Alley star in forehead
The owner Will prove property pay charges and take
said strays NJ w. CRABTREE
lHwl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18

POTTER LAW Expenses. Assem-
blyman Pinney has introduced a bill
in the legislature, for the payment of
the attorneys who appeared for the
state before the United States and
state courts in the trial of the "Potter
law" suits, to the following amounts:
l.. S. Dixon, IS, 900; |. c. Sloan, So
600; II. S. Orion, $4,000. \ large
amount of attorney fees for services
before justices of the peace have also
to be paid These expenses, with
those Of the railroad commissioners,
will make very considerable amount
to pay for the luxury of the Potter law.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
TAKEN UP-CATTLE.

BY the subscriber, on lands owned by him: on sec
9. town 1, range s. on about November 10 1919
one light red steer with crop of the lett ear ana
sit in the same two years old. Also, one dark red
hefef, on year old last spring no marks. The owner
WILLIAM HUrCHcR0Fr.
ciao uavau postoffce North AndOyer. 46w4*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18

Lancaster has finished her narrow
gauge railroad to Platteville in the
same way Richland Center built hers
and is now at work on one of the 9TH
er kind to Dubuque. Judging from
the editorials, correspondence &c,
in the GRANT COUNTY HERALD the
people of Lancaster and adjoining
towns are. in earnest aud mean to have
railroad. They talk tax to the extent
of the law and whatever else be
necessary to secure the desired end
Richland Republican.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
STOCK FARM For. SALE.

offer for sale my of COZ acres in the town of
Liberty. The land is all in one body and is we'll
adapted for two grain farmers; is good stock
farm. enty Of water and wood considerable
portion under cultivation all under fence. VIII be
sold cheap, aud on long time, with good security.
AnnatOu Dec. 3. 3Sm3* A. RICHIE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
IN RTTTIOERS.

Notice is hereby given that bids will be received
by the undersigned for the building barn on the
County Poor Farm, until Saturday noon, February
20 newt planS and specifications may be examined
at the bank. The right IS reservoir REJECT any or
all bids. G. W. RYLAND.
Lancaster, February q. 4Sw2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
GTRAYED-HEIFERs.

town OF Waterloo, about September l. one hefer, all
red except white face; heier all red one heifer
red, with small white longish spot on one flank, no
marks all two years old next spring. ANY one
having such stock in their possession win notify
46gis ROBERT G., SPARK.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
nUE WARMING.

All persons knowing themselves indebted 10 me by
tote or book account will settle with Bushnell 4
Clark at Lancaster. An early settlement will save
costs of suit. CHAs. sCHAIfT.
Lancaster, February 8, 1875 4sY2+
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
Ahont 35 Hea 4 of Shoats.

rs or 80 of hay in stacE and barn. 400 bushels
of corn with some wheat al ats. Farm machinery
wagons plows and farming tools. Household furni-
ture and other articles too numerous 10 mention.
TERMS-0ne years credit ~ 10 % wtth approved
security. Interest at ten per cent per annum, five
per cent discount for cash. Safe to commence at 10
O'clock a. m CHAS. Y BUSHNELL.
Lancaster. Grant county, Wisconsin 49w3$
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
BANKRUPT SALE.


The undersigned will sell at public auction. at the
residence of Victor Schwaller, bankrupt, TIL YRS
DAY, MARCH 4, 1875 one span of horses, one colt,
cow two-year old steers, yearings, 10 shoats
4 with pigs ESQ bushels of wheat more or less,
one sled, sleigh, buggy, one new Nanny
reaper Woods self rakng reaper, one half of 3
second hand reapers, one seeder one cutivator one
plow one tanning mill, and other farming utensils.
The interest and title of the aforesaid bankrupt in
aud to the following described lands will be sold sub
ect TO any membranes thereon; the purchaser will
be entitled to possession and of these lands for
ono year more, with the right of redemption, &c:
West half of northwest quarter of section one, and
the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter and
tue northwest quarter of the southeast quarter, and
the northeast half OF the northeast quarter of the
southeast quarter, and the southwest half of the
northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of the
southeast quarter Of section two, all in township
four, north of range six west, situated in Grant
county, Wis. Also. the west half of the northeast
quarter section 81 town North of range in Grant
county, Wis.
Terms of salc-Cash, unless otherwise agreed on
day of sale. ID. +. BROWN. Assignee.
G. w. LUMPKINs, Auetioneer.
Bloomington, February l6, iowa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18

SENATOR CARPENTER Matt Car
penter's speech as delivered at
Milwaukee, last week appears in full
on the first page of this issue, and
will 10 read with great interest by
H. His reiterated faith in the entire
Republican platform, and his firm
adherence and fidelity to tho party,
as vel IS its principles, are worthy
of the highest encomium. His com
mondation of his successful rival and
the equanimity he exhibited over his
own defeat cannot elicit too much
praise, and must show to his enemies
as well as friends that the great
S nator's political position and &C.
tons are not governed by the "1oaves
and fishes - that he can be maguani-
nous although defeated, and submit
without murmurirg to the vote OF
the electors, although that vote
might not accord with the voice of
the people.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18

MORE LEGISLATION NEEDED. The
Whitewater Register says: Cant
our smart Legislature pass an act set
ting "zero" down about 20 degrees so
that the mercury cannot get below it
every time the wind changes.
'There's millions in it." for folks that
have to buy wood and coal. 1t is a
subject worthy the consideration of
the eighteen boiling patriots at Madi-
son who claim to have no other end
to live for but their country's good
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
$3.50 Per Annun.

The WEEKLY WISCONSIN has been received with
such marked approval by its readers and the public
that the publishers have determined enlarge its
scope and improve its character to extent that
shall give it rank with the great weekly journals of
the country. As means for introducing it to the
attention OF the people, place its price Of sub
scription at about one half the price charged for
other newspapers Of its character. Our experience
has proven that great newspaper can be furnished
Tor $3.50 per annum. The experiment has been
tried and has been crowned with success. We now
are determined to extend its field to the uttermost
boundaries of the United States. While its scope
and field will be national. the WISCONSIN will par
the Great West.
In addition to the many attractions of the WEEKLY
WISCONSIN, its proprietors will commence, on the
10th of December, the publication of a charming
serial novel entitled "The Story of a Fortune"
which will run about three months. Back numbers
Will be furnished to those desiring them
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
Pettyjohn's New FIGURING
MILL.

NTY Mill situated on the Big Platte six miles east
wi of Lancaster and II miles northwest of Platte
yiileis now in excellent running order. have Sc
cured the services of good practical miller VINO
has had over twenty years. experience, ana am pre-
pared to do all kinds of work in my line on shsrt no.
tice and at reasonable rates. Give me trial Salts
45tf @, PETTYJOHN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18

WoN'r Run AWAY. 1t has beer
rumored that Senator Carpenters de-
feat would be followed by his removal
from the State The Milwaukee ViS
c0aSm denies this emphatically, and
by authority, and says Mr.. Carpenter
will not leave Milwaukee to practice
law or accept any office the president
could give him, but will remain in the
State and "stand by his friends as
they have stood by him" We learn
that the hero of Memphis has conclud
ell to remain in Badgerdom to sad
vance the interest of the Washburn
family"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18

BOUNTY LAND Soldiers are not
right soldier has above citizen to
land is that soldier can locate 100
acres within railroad limits, as home
stead, while citizen can only locate
80 acres, and a soldier is also allowed
to deduct the time of his service in
the army from the five years settle
ment and cultivation required by the
general homestead law, while citi-
zen can have no deduction of time
whatever
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-02-18
AUCTION SALE OF PERSON.
All, PROPERTY.

The subscriber, having sold bis farm, will dispose
of his personal property at auction on Tuesday,
March 0, 1875 the farm three miles southeast Of
Lancaster. Said property consists of
s HEAD OF HORSES.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-11
DEL. & HUDSON CANAL co.

On and after Monday, Sept 9th, trains will
run as Follows Sundays excepted:
LEAVE WHITEHALL
700 q. m. EXPRESS, for schenectady, Troy,
Albany and way stations. Con
meets at schenectady with N. y. Z.
& II. X. r., for the West, and at
Troy and Albany with Express Tor
New York.
GOING SOUTH FROM RUTLAND VIA
$50 q. m. NEW YORK EXPRESS, arrives at
Troy lao p M, Albany LBS p. M,
New York b7 p. m. Connects Tor
West at Schenectady.
800 p. m. MAIL, for all stations south. Con-
meets at Troy and Albany with
sleeping car train for New York.
SOUTH, VIA RUTLAND q WASHINGTON
DIVISION.
Lao q. mn. NEW YORK EXPRESS. arrives at
Troy $50, New York l12e a. m.
Connects at Troy with through
train for Carbondale and scranton
I 90 D. M. SPECIAL NEW YORK EXPRESS,
stops at all stations on X. W.
Division. arrives at Troy 44o New
600 D. mn. s saTf ,G'0' Ip6iG%6MMopATIoN, ar
rives Salem 100 p. m.
FOR PORT HENRY VIA WHITEHALL.
$50 a. mn. EXPRESS, arrives Whitehall 1870
a.m.,Port Henry i2.45p m,
D. m. Leaves whitehall $50 p. M,
arrives Port Henry 1910 p. IN. The
$50 a. m. and 500 p. m: trains con-
meet at Fort Ticonderoga Win
steamer on Lake Champaign for all
points north.
RETURNING LEAVE PORT HENRY
q. 90 n. m. WHITEHALL, arrive $50 cave
ii Isl arrive at Rutland ~ 10 p. IN.
a m m mn, WHITEHALL arrive at 400, leave
y sos, arrive at Rutland coop. m.
FROM ALBANY, VIA A. a. s. X. X.
Trains leave Depot, corner Maiden Lane and
II 3
A. N, An. p NJ y. NJ.
1B Sl5 400 $50
Nos and 8 have Drawing Room Cars attach
ed for Binghamton. Nos. 8 and II, accommo-
dalton TO One0nt0.
Through tickets may be procured at the
Companys Ticket once, Union Depot, Rutland,
and At all principal stations.
II. v. OLYPHANT,
Asst. President,
=. .. MAYO. Gen1 Ticket Agent. dtf