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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

THE RAILRoAD.-The people OF
this vicinity have been waiting with
considerable anxiety the result of
Major Harding's survey and esti-
mates for the building of railroad
from Platteville. Il is probable from
the letter lately received from him by
q member of the "Grant County
Railway Company" that the desired
information will soon be received
1t is as follows:
GALESA May s, 1875.
DEAR Sal have got along so far with my
estimates, etc, that think can safely agree
to meet Won on Saturday next, the 18th.
will leave here Friday | have made rough
estimates, allowing for any changes made
in the line upon location, and from all
| can see now, think the expense of grading,
masonry and bridging will not exceed SS5, 900.
The ties, right of way etc, would be addi-
tional. think it will be possible for your
people to raise enough money to grade and
tie the road. My estimate has been made on
embankments IL feet wide on top, and cuts l6
feet wide at bottom For narrow gauge they
would be two feet narrower, and the material
to be moved would be some less. All of this,
however your people can look over when |
come ~. Respectfully,
EDWARD HARDING.
The distance from Platteville to
Lancaster, on a route indicated in
recent isue of the HERALD, is twenty
miles. We are assured that if the
Mineral Point road Is extended to
Lancaster a very feasible route for
further extension toward the Wis
consin river may be made. 1t is
from the point of starting the survey
at Lancaster down to aud along the
Bushnell Hollow to Grant river;
thence down the river to the mouth
of the "Prideaux branch" This is q
long branch running from the north
west ard heading on Blake's Prairie.
Ascending the Prideaux branch, the
Wisconsin river could be reached by
the way of the "Trout run" which
empties in at Bridgeport, or by the
way of the "Brodt branch" Such q
route from Platteville would pursue
general northwest course from
Plattevile through the county to the
Wisconsin river, and would secure
for the Mineral Point railroad the
extensive trade and traffic of Blake's
Prairie and Western Grant. 1t is
we'll worth the while of the Nj. z. r.
r. Co. to consider its interest in
this direction, and lock over the conn
try between Lancaster and Prairie
du Chen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

SCAN. Mag AT PLATTEvILLE -
Great excitement was created in
PlatteviIls on Tuesday evening.
Jack Stevens who for long time mas
been "out West," came suddenly
home and caught a gentleman ()
who shall be nameless, 10 the prem
Uses which some time sinco were
Jacks, and Jacks alone. They both
begged, but his heart was a heart of
stone. He had the gentleman arrest.
ed and lodged in the calaboose, and
his fair but false one placed 10 the
charge of J II. Holcomb, Deputy
Sheriff. "She loved not wisely, but
too many" There is talk of an
action of adultery and divorces on
both sides.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.
Pen Sketches by the Herald Correspondents
PIatteville.

PIatteviile.
The German Singing Club will
give a large ball in Thomas hall on
Monday evening next.
Mr. II. d. Nicely has left the law
office of A. w. Bell, Esq, and will
hereafter receive his HERALD at Mil
waukee.
F. I. Mis- having turned over the
papers to us, we shall endeavor TO
keep the HERALD readers posted on
Platteville topics.
Mr. W.. FL. UT, who graduated
from the law department of Ann Ar
Dor, March last, left last week for
Dubuque, where he will go into the
law office of Plat Smith, Esq.
&C. M. Hill has disposed of his
harness shop to John Hooper, late
of London, Canada, who will do the
right thing by all who call on him.
Mr.. Hills time is fully occupied in
Town Clerk and Justice business.
On Monday night thieves gently
raised the back window of Sinners q
Theile's saloon, noiselessly slipped to
the money drawer, pocketed the mon
ey-$5O or more-and then covered
their tracks so well that Sinners does
not know who to suspect.
-''Just the neatest thing out" is
what every one says of the awnings
recently put up by Mr.. Al. Clark, Of
Dubuque, in front of the new brick
and bank blocks. Mr.. A. Keller,
Keller & Mackey, Hooper & Roun-
tree, D. Wilson, Laughton 81 Hunt
ington, John Robertson, j. Hodges IL
Co, John Macarthur and George
Hendy all sit under its shade and
smoke the pipe of peace.
Pro RENATA.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13
NJ ARRIED.

At Emanuel church, this morning MAY 10, 1879 at
10:3O by Bishop R. E. Wells Hon A. R. Bushnell, of
the law firm of Bushnell Clark, and Miss Minnie
Sherman, all of Lancaster.
We congratulate the bride and groom upon
a sensible choice made for life, and may the
union prove a long and happy one. The best
wishes OF many friends follow the welded pair
on their proposed tour through the South and
East and the long Future.
At Benton, May S. 1878, by Rev. P. +. Knox, Mr..
Peter Williams of Waverly, Iowa, and Miss Elizabeth
Orchard. of Galena, Illinois
At Benton, May Q, 1875, by Rev P. f. Knex, Mr..
]. B. Boukell and Miss SidwilI J. Inghram, all of
Benton.
Az Bloomington May 8, 1875, by Rev. 2. D. Ste
vens, Mr.. John B. Cooien of Makanda ILL.,, and Miss
Mary G. Aldrich, of Bloomington.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

MONEY ORDERs.-On the first OF
July the rates on postoffice money
orders will be raised. 1t has been
found that the department has lost
800 900 by the low rate on small
orders After the date mentioned,
the rate will be ten cents for orders
less than SIS; fifteen cents for orders
between SIS and $40; twenty cents
up to $40; and twenty-five cents up
to $50. The only change in rates is
on the small orders, which comprise
ninr-tenths Of all issued.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

COUNTY HIsToRY.-Mr. Pollock $
proposed History and Directory OF
Grant county meets with the general
favor. and from the encouragement
already received the work will doubt
less be put through during the COM
ing Summer. All subscription orders
will be filled in early Fall. We learn,
that in addition TO what is pro-
posed in the prospectus the
book will contain, there will
be issued with OF as part OF 1t
g complete county map. This Will
show the boundary of towns, the To-
cation OF villages, streams, roads,
farms, pre- minent landmarks, &c.,
and be full as complete as the large
county map issued in 1868. The
work will comprise not less than 400
octave pages, bound in cloth, and be
sold only to regular subscribers, at
So 90 per copy. The map alone will
be well nigh the value Oft this amount.
Agents will visit all parts Of the
county during the Summer and Fall
to solicit subscriptions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

TIE Wool MARKET. In this mar
ket wool is worth from % to Acc; in
Philadelphia Wisconsin wool is quoted
al from IS to 53c. A commercial cir
cular says that low prices must be the
rule the coming season, and also says
that old woods ought to be hurried
forward and sold before the general
decline takes place, which must come
with the new clip.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

tB~Iowa county is moving in the
matter of enlargening her court
house and re building the county
Jail, and at the last meeting of the
county board a committee was select
ed to examine the county jails in the
several adjoinig counties with view
to building. The committee, con-
sisting of Messrs. Bennett, Cl1wnoy
and Jones, looked through the county
jail at this place last week, and were
we'll pleased with its structure. They
have also visited the Jail at Richland
Center.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13
DIED.


At Prairie du CHEN, Wis, Sunday, May 2. 1873. OF
typhoid fever. Mrs MARIA SMITH, wife Of George
Smith, aged 90 years
Mrs. Smith was wife of virtue and good
ness, a mother of purity, love and devotion,
consistent Christian, and a lady of rare
worth and value. She leaves a generous and
kind husband, and two bright, cheerful little
children-yet to stay while longer. Mrs.
Smith was woman of a remarkable amiable
disposition, and drew around her a choice cir
Gle of fond friends-all of whom, from their
very souls, mourn her sudden departure, yet
feel satisfied of her joyous reception on yon-
der shore. The services of high mass were
performed by Rev Father Muer, and her re
mains were buried in the Catholic church
cemetery. May the dews rest lightly OH her
puseless heart and head as she lies sleeping
under the green sod. Her husband has the
sympathy of many friends in this, his first great
affection Ess GEE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

Coon TEMPLARs.-Chi Kanous
aud Jas. Ross addressed an audience
in the Methodist church at Fenni-
more on Wednesday night, and after
ward secured eleven recruits for the
Fennimore Good Templar Lodge.
A convention of the Good Templars
of Grant county is now in progress
at Montfort.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

A Frenchman 10 Prairie du
CHEN is making efforts to establish
mill in that place for the manufac-
ture of oil from poppy and fax seed.
He wants the farmers to raise the
seed, which he will furnish them,
claiming that its cultivation is easy
and profitable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

sD- We learn from the Darlington
Republican that new postoffice has
been established in La Fayette coun-
ty, near the residence of John Arm
strong, in the town of Fayette. The
office is named "Magoon," with Mr..
Fl. c. Curry as postmaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

DECORATION DAY.-The Decora-
ton committee held meeting Tues
day, but by reason of the storm only
a few were present, and the meeting
adjourned to meet again at the Reg
ster's office on Monday next, at 2
O'Clock in the afternoon, at which
time and place every member is urg-
ed to be present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

sag Continued reports of damage to
Winter wheat, fruit trees and early
vegetables by the Spring frosts are
received from all those portions of
the country whore they have such
things.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

New Books The Lane caster liz
brary Association has received of late
the following works:
Carlyles History of Frederick the Great.
Kinglake's History of the Crimea Invasion.
Yonge's Landmarks of Ancient History.
Yonge's Landmarks of Medieval History.
Gantier's Winter in Russia.
Buffers Wild Northland.
Jones Travels in Africa.
Bain's Mind and Body.
Spencers Study of Sociology.
Cooke on the New Chemistry.
Balfour's Conservation of Energy.
Pettigrew's Animal Locomotiop.
Maudsleys Responsibility in Mental Disease.
Amos; The Science Of Law.
Marcy; Animal Mechanism.
Draper; Conflict Of Religion and Science.
Schmidt; Descent and Darwinism.
vogel; Chemistry of Light.
Berkeley Fungi.
The Library now comprises near
thousand volumes, being standard
works of fiction, history, travels, bellies
letters, science and art, and additions
are being constantly made as the
funds of the society warrant. Ten
dollars constitutes any one life mem
Der of the society, the annual fees
amounting to only a dollar for each
member. which is to defray miscela-
neous expenses for rebinding, rent,
salary of librarian, &c. The society
has done a good and useful work, and
deserves a better patronage at the
hands of the reading public than it
receives. A great number IN tho
country, whose names we do not no.
tice on the membership list, should
ioin the association and receive the
many practical benefits which free
access to the library gives. A num-
Der of citizens have added by dona-
ton valuable works, for which the in
dividual thanks of all the members is
extended. Works thus donated are
registered and cared for as the pur-
chased book, and become part OF
the library. The latest donation re-
ceived was from Senator Holloway,
the same comprising dozen of the
late volumes of Congressional Globes.
The society has the agency Tor the
bindery establishment of J. D. Metz,
of Dubuque, and desires to receive
any work in the line of binding.
Styles of binding may be seen at the
library in Holloway's block, where
will be found either DR.. Barber or Mr.
Mccoy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

sA- 1t is the determination of the
Keokuk Northern line to leave no
portion of the upper river without
ample shipping facilities.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

.B Here is something that should
be more generally known: 1t is said
that bed bugs will live year without
air or food if placed in Theoretically
sealed bottle. Persons who desire to
keep their bed bugs over next winter
without feeding them will do well TO
remember this
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

Lost. REWARD. Last Saturday
night, in Lancaster, silver watch.
The finder will be suitably rewarded
by leaving the same at the HERALD
office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13
~An old citizen Of Galena, named

EEAn old citizen of Galena, named
Leopold de Massiver, recently died of
dropsy, aged SO years. He was an
Italian by birth. served under Napo-
leon, fought in the Blackhawk war,
lived and died bachelor, aud be-
queathed his property, amounting to
$50, 900, to St Mary's Catholic church,
Galena
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

80 There is TO be built in Prairie
du CHEN new steam grlst mill on
the ground formerly occupied by the
old Kane hotel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

The MARKETs.-The HERALD mar
ket quotations can be relied on as be-
ING correct at all times. They are
corrected the last thing before going
to press, and in the future the markets
will receive especial attention. We
quote wheat this week in Lancaster
at 90c: in Boscobel 9oc; in Platte
Vile s5c; in Dubuque 95e; in Chi
cago 81 O6. Beef in Lancaster at
from So to IS; in Dubuque from So 90
to S. so; in Chicago at So 90 to 6 so.
The above are the outside prices.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13
Farm for Sale

The property known as the Daniel farm. Ia miles
north Of Bloomington containing l20 acres 10 acres
under cultivation and so acres Of timber all under
fence, frame dwelling, stable and granary. good
spring near the buildings Will be sold at bargain
Would like to sell before seed time.
,it nnrchaser For further infor nation inquire OF
the subscribers JAMES BALLANIlNh@ Dho:
Bloomin gton, March IS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

.W johnson & Van Buren,, of
Castle Rock, took in and shipped
2,4OO dozen eggs during the month
of April
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

rs Misses Crosby & Reynolds (successors
to Misses Evans & Crosby are receiving their
Spring and Summer stock of Millinery Goods
and would kindly invite the ladies to call and
examine their goods before buying at the
stores
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

sg-The largest and best selected stock Ct
Wall Paper Millinery Goods, Clothing, Dry
Goods, Notions, Hardware, Boots and Shoes,
Hats and Caps, etc, ever brought to Fenni
more, cheaper than ever at
9tf A. SCHMITTS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

VILLAGE AFFAIRS The Corpora
ton Board met on Monday evening
last, at which the regular business
of the meeting was transacted. W.
have not had access to the Secrcta
rvs minutes, but learn that Mr.. ).
Mitchell qualified to fill both the
the Offices of village Marshall and
Road OVerseer. The bonds of the
following applicants t9 run grocery
were approved /: Henkel e Wenz j
Jonn Wright, Henry Horstman, b.
Goepel. TO Nathan, 5 ;hreineE q Co.,
a wholesale license was granted. 1t
was Above that Mr.. LOWS Holloway
receive salary Of s25 for taking
care Of the fire engine during the
ensuing year, to be paid at the end
of the wear. Mr.. H.. has attended to
this duty heretofore without charge.
The appointm ont of Mr.. Mitchell as
Marshall is generally commended.
He is one of those healthy boys before
whom even the most powerful are
weak. Let him receive the general
support of our people in his attempt
TO enforce law and order, and pay
him good liberal salary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

rIMr. C. w. Mitchell and his
wife have been visiting friends in
Lancaster for several days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

sE Mccoy g. Holloway have just received
a choice variety Of LADIES' Kid Gloves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

sY-McCoy & Holloway are offering extra
ordinary inducements in Spring and Summer
En0ds
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

sY-New lot Of Legal Blanks just printed
and for sale at the Herald office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

n-New and fresh lot of chaitcl mortgages
just printed and for sale at the HERALD Office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

Take Notice The School Board of
district No. 4, Mt Hope, desire sealed propo-
sails from the lowest and most responsible bid
ders, for the building of Graded School
House The particulars of plan, terms, &C.,
can be had of said Board.
J G. HARsHBERGER,
eva District Clerk
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, May IL, 1875.
Wheat -$l9l 06.
Corn-Prices unsettled at 7l(977c.
0ats-63c.
Rye-$1 06.
Barley-$l 30@1 80.
Hogs-Prices higher for extra lots. at Sos 10.
Cattle-Light to fair at 1903 IS; 81 so for good
smooth lots. choice to extra sold at $685. So
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

No EXCUSE FOR BEING SICK. person can
use Boschee's German Syrup without getting
immediate rlef and cure. We have the
first case of Coughs, Colds or Consumption,
or any disease of the Throat and Lungs, yet
to hear from that has not been cured. We
have distributed every year for three years
over $50 600 sample bottles by Druggists in
all parts of the United States. No other
Manufacturer of Medicine ever gave their
preparations such test as this Go TO your
Druggist, James Jones, and get bottle Cor
rs cents and try 1.-TWO doses will relieve
YOU Sample bottles 10 cents each. Van
Schaak, Stevenson & Reid, wholesale drug
gists, 90 and "a Lake street, Chicago, whole
sale agents. o2-49
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

,B Attention is called to the card
of Geo. d. Budd, to be found else>
where in this paper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13
Ston That COUGH.

Many people hesitate to try medicine for
disease, on account of the expense, connected
with the uncertainty of its henefting them;
while at the same time, had they confidence
in that remedy, the expense would be the least
objection. With this fact in view, we make
the following proposition: Any person suffer-
ing with cold. cough or sore throat, that will
call at w. B. Bakers or any other drug store
and purchase a bottle of HALES COUGH
CORDIAL, use one half of it and, if they then
conclude that it is doing them no good, they
can return the bottle and receive back their
money. No medicine ever sold in this vicni>
ty, that produced so magical results. Don't
fail to try it. Alma
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13
The old Welsh Mill For Sale.

OINA w OAoAA =
The Little Grant Mill property owned ~ me, Will
he sold on reasonable terms and good time. The
mill site and water power is of the best ia the
country The building Is new-rock basement and
frame overhead size 3ex60 feet Also, will be sold
with the same 20 acres of good bottom land. Come
soon if you want good bargain
ADAMS0N WELSH
Little Grant, April 20, 1873. 6m3$
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13
THE MARK ETS.
LANCASTER.

CORRECTED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING NATHAN,
sCHREINER Il 90.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1875-05-13

IYEY & WEBB,
British Hollow, Wis,
Have a nice line of
WALL PAPER
Ready-Made Clothing,
Ladies' and Childrens Trimmed Hats, Etc.
eva
, 1875-07-14

The Post Dispatcher at Kingshill, caIcu.
lated in all -. 1850
For wages to Letter Carriers in
Christiansted and Frederiksted, af.
ter previous approval of the Govern
ment, to an amount of-~...s 800. 2SS
For procuring and repairing articles
of inventory and requisites, for re-
pairs to the Mail Coaches and to
harness, and for d~ofraying minor'ex.
ponses. 251
, 1875-07-14

No amendment had been proposed
+: Money Bill. For defraying expenses under
the Budget for the Municipality of st. Oroix for
the financial year from the lst of April 1875 to
hereby granted
cub Item D 6. The Post. Department.
/, Percentage to the Postmasters at Chris
tiansted and Frederiksted, and salary to
, 1875-07-14
S669.

No amendment had been proposed
Il. Money Bill. For d~efraying expenses under
the Budget for the Municipality of st. Croix for
the financial year from the 1st Of April 1875 to
the 3lst Of March 1876 the following amounts
are hereby granted:
sub Item d 10. The Department of Public
Instruction.
l.. For salaries to teachers in the pub
lilo Town Schools (besides
S4l04 already fxed). ....... s 1856
2. +" 9 Messengers at the Schools. " 1872
3. j." Salaries to an assistant teach
er and s female Teachers in
the Country-S Schools. ......, "7o2
4. Other expenses for the Schools in
0 and country ....,,......... 400
S324o.
The following amendment had been propos.
ed, by 9Th Crown Member (Willemoes) =
Item l. For Salaries to Teachers in the
Public Schools (besides
$4l04 already fxed) to be
increased from.............$ls56
....... 1895
Subamendment: The above item to be
increased TO
The Spokesman: To these Money Bills,
except d. 10, there were no amendments.
Under d. he had however 4 few remarks
to make. Some Members of the CoAmittee
had expressed their establishment at the large
quantity Of oats used for military horses, and
which is said to be much more than other
horses get. Some years ago the amount for
fodder under the Military Expenses had alrea-
dy been reduced, but from the reduction Of
the number of horses and the size of the ami.
mails, the reduction might have gone further.
However, the Committee would mereTv cali
the attention of the Superior Authority to the
, 1875-07-14
S3138

The following amendment had been pro-
posed:
BY the Prosidency and agreed to by
the Committee:
Item l. For ofiee-expenses at the Custom
house in Christiansted and wa
ges for a messenger, etc. to an
amount of 81 ,533.
to be altered to $I,420.
and the whole grant to be for. ....... .S3, 020,
The Spokesman referred to the Report in ex-
PLANTATION of the amendment.
No one else requested the word.
The amendment was adopted unanimously
with 16 votes and the whole Money Bill 50
altered for an amount of 5000, was adopted
unanimously with 16 votes.
The Vice Chairman placed the Money Bills
to Items d 5, 6, Z, s, 9, 10, with amendment
to the latter, under discussion:
E. Money Bill. For d~efraying expenses under
the Budget for the Municipality of St. Croix for
the financial year from the 1st of April 1875 to
the 31st of March 1876, the following amounts
are hereby granted:
SUB Item D. 5 The Pilot and Har6or- Depart
ment, and for Buoys &c. IN the Har6or
of ChriSttanSted.
/. For Salaries to the Pilots and
the men under the Pilot Depart
ment
2. For articles Of inventory for the
Pilot aud Harbor- Department, and
for buoys &c. in the Harbor Of
Christiansted