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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-09
AT sPECHT's FERRY.
TOWN AND COUNTY
! Spring time cometh-

Spring time cometh
Jadge Carter That sounds we'll
Prepare your ballots Tuesday, April 4th
a good steady printer can get employ
uent at this office
For Judge Of the Fifth judicial District,
William L Carter
The Chandler mines at Hazel Green are
reported TO be still productive
Fat, fair and forty, IS What Judge Orion,
IT Lafayette county, measures
Judges Cothren, Strong, Orion and Law
are booked at the Phelps House.
Belle -knap-pity she hadn't mapped wit
some other Democrat than Belknap.
John Jane. Is candidate for executive
clemency There are reasons that the prayer
should be granted
WIN. Butcher, Of Pruirie du CHEN, has
entered into law partnership with 7 J.
Brooks. at Boscobel
-Elias Altizer. for many years resident
Of Grant late Of Crawford county, died at his
home on Feb 20, after a severe illness He
was "a years of age
Revival meetings have been held for sew
eraI weeks at Darlington with favorable re-
suits There i said to be chance yet for
Jim Knight to be saved
We notice at Hyde's store large new
stock Of dress goods clothing and boots and
shoe. Jchiel says they will 60 at cost price
during the next thirty days.
The drug and grocery business of Thomas
L Billings at, Montfort, has passed into the
hands Of John Thomas, he having purchased
his partners interest therein
The session 81 court i not expected to be
very lengthy one Judge Mills says that
during the Presidential year there is usually
ess litigation than in other years.
The 5. 5 concert to DO held at he Con
e-egatlonal church on Sunday evening next is
promised to be especially interesting, and will
doubtless attract large assembly.
Rev. A. D. Dexter, from Platteville, will
preach ii the Lancaster Methodist church
next sunday morning, Mar,n y, and at Hur-
ricane Grove the same day in the afternoon
Our greenback defender stands nearly
upon firm ground this week, though his well
written theory is built somewhat like wasp
wcighty at both ends and slim in the middle
Ten first page will be found the full text
Of the Vance Bin If Changers read it some
Of them viii think the r. R. Companies have
been turned from the frying pan into the fire
Resolutions Of secret societies, to insure
publication in the HERALp, should be accom-
panied with the legal tender. Our rates are
i've cents per line. Eight words constitute a
line
Mr. Oswald of the firm Of Oswald &
Woolstenholme, is the first to 90 East to puF-
chase goods for the spring trade. He i just
now interviewing the Wholesale merchants Of
Chicago
On Tuesday, April T. there will be sold
atauction in tie village of Glen Haven all the
personal property owned by the late firm of
Young Young The same consists mainly Of
merchandise
The bills announce rich entertainment
a hioo'''''S.o'' IL -o'''.'' 80
thr s'ine n a'VH 49, - $50 e'' .at
ialio"1"s' i''Ae' Y '-e''s : = "
PfihciP"' pay
Prominent Democrats attending court re-
gard the mass meeting movement as very
foolish one. regular party nomination was
frat desired, AMI now they don care now the
cat Jumps.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-09
Stop Your Cough !

The wonderful results and immense sale Of
Hales Cough Cordial the past season, ought 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 a cold, cough or sore throat, who will
call at W B. Bakers Drug Store and pur-
chase bottle of Hates 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
derfu results. All we ask is that you will try
it, 40m6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-09

Good farms adjoining the village, and also
some choice village property for sale cheap
Inquire of GEO. w. RYLAND, at the bank
Lancaster. january 3. 1876. 43m2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-09

The entertainments will conclude
with farce. The proceeds of each
evening will go into the Bloomington
library fund. On Thursday evening
next it is proposed to repeat the per-
Torrance in Ac ademy Hall, at Patch
Grove.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-09
To Mill Owners.

wish to rent a grist mill in this State
southwestern part preferred Or would take
temporary situation as miller Address,
49w3 c. JOHNSON. Muscoda. Wis
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ment of Centennials was out on drill
Saturday last. They drilled through
the HERALD office and we put them
under arrest long enough to take
down their names, which are the fol-
lowing.
Flora Brown, Fannie Wedehase, Emma
Schreiner, Amelia Schmitt Jessie Calls, Liz
zis Sykes Clara Wedehase, Lizzie Schmitt,
Nettie Borah, Belle Hise, Flora Nathan, Hat
tie Weaver, Mamie Hyde, Irene Woodward,
Della Phelps, Katie Willis, Mamie Wright,
Hattie Hyde, Bessie Calls, Katie elise, Vina
Moore. Hattie Muesse, Fanny Schmltt, Ida
Wedehase, Liza Turner, Ella Wambly, Ollie
Muesse. Fannie Walker, Stella Cummings.
Lizzie Farrar, Josie Graham, Mabel Bushnell,
Otie Woodhouse, Fannie Barber, Laura Altizer.
Georgia Borah Mary Ivey Nettie Oswald, Net.
tie Woolstenholme, Maria Barber, Clara Bar
stow, Maud Garvey Laura Schreiner, Lizzie
Draper, Carrie Nathan, Bee Woodward, Mat
tie McGonigal
Charlie Burr, Ed. Schrener, Walter Bellows,
Allie Reed, Frank Cover, Joe Nathan, Lou
Nathan, Harry Muesse Harry Altizer, Frank
Muesse.
They composed party who spent
the afternoon with Misses Nettie and
Georgia Borah, where dressed in all
the imaginable styles of the past
from pantalettes tied on at the carriers
and be dragging the shoes, up to
bustIes, bodices, armsful of skirts,
bibs, caps, broad collars, &c The
procession was led about town by a
littleggirI with drum. Mrs. Borah
had the whole party photographed
and who knows but the picture will
be looked at with interest on our
next centennial year ?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-09

WAEREAs: The Hon. VIM. j. Mccoy, Mem
Der of Assembly from the Fourth District, has,
by his votes and acts, honorably discharged
the duties of his office in and for the interests
against the Vance Bill, a bill cotton up wholly
in the interests Of monopoists and tyrants,
therefore,
Resolved, That, for the manly course taken
by him in the interests Of his constituents and
against the monopolists in opposing the Vance
Bill, we esteem him as an honorable man and
gentleman worthy of public confidence, for
which we hereby tender him our thanks.
WIN, RYAN, Master.
SAMUEL NEwIcK, Secretary.
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Thes5u invest quarter OF section g and The south.
east quarter Of the southeast quarter Of section in
town I, north ST range west, containing 20J acres
Wis; 10 acres uuiar Improvement % acres bottom
land, several good springs and email stream .uu-
ming through the whole lehgth Of tho ftrn frame
dwelling house, 5tstlin= aud grsoery. ssf3 farm
will be sold cheap and terms made easy. Inquire Of
Il, ROBERTS, BsetoEn, or BALLENlISE b0As
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-09

GRANGE REsoLUIIoNs.-Ata regu-
meeting Of North Andover Grange,
No. 22o, Z. Of H., on Feb, 20, the
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Promptly and At Reasonable Rates.
Farm for Sale.

Commercial agentsupplied with covered Or open
r IS on REASONABLE terms. 3aJt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-03-09
LANCASTER WISCONSIN

The Undersigned prepared to supply the public
With Livery teams Of any description
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-04-28
PLATFORM OF THE INDIAN i
DEMOCRACY.

The Democracy Of indiana declare
their fidelity 20 al the provisions OF tie
federal constitution, TO perpetual
rion Of tie Staics. 10 local seli-Gov-
rlnnicnt IN every section. TO all public
trusts and obligations. 10 the honest
'pavmcut Of the Public Ecb,. 10 ihc pres
eryaiion 81 ,he public faith. 20 thc main
ltcnaucc ot the frce schools. and TO the
lpurc and economical administration OF
Inc federal. State and municipal Gov
crnlmcnts. They contemplate with alarm
the distress that prevails, the wide
spread financial ruin That impends over
the people. and tho corruption that per
Iyadcs the public service. and the,
charge that these evils are the direct re-
suits Of the personal Government, un'
" ise Legislation, vicious financial policy
cxtravagance. the great contraction o.
the currency and seliishuess Of the part,
and lis officials " no have so long held
unchecked control. Inviting all whC
believe in and earnestly desire oflicia
lpurity aud fidelity. the adjustment o
financial questions upon a sound basis
Having regard for the interests and
welfare Of the " hole people. and not 4
class. and the recognition OF the fina
settlement of all questions submitted tc
the arbitrament of the sword TO unite
with them, they declare
/. That the civil service of the Gov,
ernmcnt has become corrupt, and il
made the object of personal gain. and
that j, is the FIRST duty which the peopl,
lowe 10 themselves and the Government
TO restore the tests Of honesty. capacit,
and fidelity in the selection OF person,
to I'll all public positions.
,. The rrpeltcd exposures of cor
Eruption in the administration Of ever,
branch of public affairs call for con
itinued and thorough Investigation, no
lonly q at corrupt practices may bt
brought TO light, and guilty parties {,
punishment, but also that il may b,
made clear 10 the people that their onl,
Iromedy for reform is by making gen
IeraI and thorough change.
3. That retrcnchment and economy
are indispensable in Federal, State an,
municipal Administration. rs an essen
Itial means towards lessening the burden
of The people. and we commend the Of
forts OF the majority of the House 0
Representative for the reduction Of th
, Expenditures OF the Federal Govern
lmcnt 10 lust standard, and their deter
: limitation to lessen the number Of use
less officers.
: 4. We believe in our ancient doct in
that gold and silver are q e true an
safe basis for the currency, and we al
in favor Of meas II es and policies tina
will produce uniformity In value in th
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was thereby inpeded; and until this
evil Of evils be cladicated from the path
OF the school teacher. disheartcned
must he try 10 inculcate even the most
common rudimeuis OF education.
True IL is that sickness may prevent
some but there are those in many In
stances that are inexcusable.
Those that attended the greatest num-
Der Of days are Joseph 4. Friedman,
Wm Wnkley, Edward kuebler George
Cramelspacher, Alexander Young, Geo.
Binckley the Misses Minnie Egg, Lucy
>ermerslleim and FRANCES Osborn. All
the common school branches were
taught, with the addition Of Natural
Philosophy. In Pcnmanship the prize
Is due to Miss Lncy Sermershein /; &C.
lography 10 Master Henry &. Fink; c.
-. History, Master Edward Kucbler
Pineo's Analytical Grammar, Miss Min
ME Egg Physiology aud Natural PHI
llosophy. Miss May Welman Arithmetic
Masts. Wln. Binckley. August Haberle
and Miss Bell Welinan. In Map draw
ing. Joseph Friedman always bore of
lthe palm by the naturalness OF his
sketches. la English Composition and
German, Miss Minnie Egg was the
heroine, and Letter Writing, Miss Thre-
lsia Egg: Reading. John Binckley was
the victor. To Miss Frances Osborn Ii
due the credit of being the "quietest
a nd made the least disturbance during
the term. In department of manners
will make no exception. All 1 may
safely say were neat and polite
Throughout my course, | have beer
'deemed rather rigorous but ! have
always considered That strict discipline
and order are the salvation Of a school
A. NJ. SWEENEY, Teacher.
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fVf ths daspsF toufs'
Hog Heaven Items.

Mr.. EDITOR AS you have formerly
received items from this place, we hope
YOU will be glad TO hear from Us again.
Times are becoming more iive.y as
work season is coming on.
Our school closed a short time ago,
which WAS taught by Mr.. Bolin. Bob.
has left for parts unknown. We greatly
mourn his loss, for we can never SEQ
him more, standing in the open door
Of The School room tossing hack those
delicate curls which played on his i'm
,eliigent brow, nor hear him reading
pieces from the second reader, and ex-
planning the secrets thereof; also telling
us that he is second Jackson. We
greatly mourn his loss, but must submit.
Richard says he is going 10 write
an article for the Courier that will
awaken the people Of Hog Heaven to a
mighty sense of their duty. Guess he
will receive aid from one whom he calls
his better half. We fear and ;remble.
We are happy TO say that many ~
our Cracker neck friends came to sec
rs on last Sabbath. Hope they .wiil
come TO see Us often.
We see the Otwell correspondent
l>ipHS hls bdtilc rap > boN. Hat zap
had better keep his boy close at home,
las it is coming Spring and the cows are
in search OF something green.
Mr.. Chapman saws he is not teach
ing writing school 10 get to 90 with the
gals. he dis wants 10 look at EN-. We
suppose he is friend of Billings. 60
home to your wife Zack
-Doaly is still in the goose business.
We hope he will cease to fight the poor
geese as he has got tight barn.
Mr.. Miller is taking lessons under
Peter Bolin he saws j. Done drove q
horse three miles after he was dead, and
when he commanded the horse 20 stop,
he fell over. We think Pbelix can
beat Peter n ittlc.
We hops Mrs. Morcans apple crop
will be COOL ne the leeds are wanting.
| LILY RosE.
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Oh. mother dear. we've bid YOU farewell,
\ ou cave your sons and daughters here
ON this unfiendiy earth to dwell.
There's none to us like thee so near.
Y et we have relations TO us dear,
Though not like our dear mother,
For YOU have left a record clear;
.et MS follow her counsel brother.
v on have gone TO your home 10 rest,
In Won mansion beyond the sky,
There TO dwell among the blessed,
Where JOY and pleasure never die.
Now brothers aud sister we are here,
And our Ma is far away;
But we will remember her dear.
Aud try TO meet ber ia that bright day
Where all is JOY. peace and love,
There to dwell forever;
In the Heavens far above.
With Jesus that good giyer
There we will sing some joyful songs,
Around that lovely throne.
And bc forgiven of our wrongs,
Aud dwell with Christ AT home.
TT. c.
FInrLirY. Ism. April 10Th. 1876.
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but wearing so long coat that he look
ed for all the world like a Jewish rabbi.
aud with face carefully concealed
under those luxurious brown vhiskers
which are the admiration Of all the
ladies of the cabinet. As the members
or The procession respectfully dofIied
their hats the prcsi9en raised his.
THRILLING FrIsopr
The presidents carriage drove up and
he coolly walked forward and seated
himself comfortably. His son, Ulysses,
slim. rather good looking Young fel-
low followed him, and then Lieutenant
Colonel Campbell seated himself oppo-
site the junior Ulysses. The scat Oh
posite the president vas still vacant.
! say. the president said. in his rough,
thick. husky voice. turning brusquelv
10 ms cabinet ministers. who wers
waiting ior their own carriage, there's
SIN seat left" "Oh. we've all got
our wagons" the postmaster general
replied, briskly. Eut tie president.
. nevertheless, thought il was an act of
crnelty that he should thus rob one of
his admiring and faithful lieuienants OF
the opportunity of baskng in his pres
ence during the ride. To his credit be
II said he had not the heart 10 leave that
seat in bis carriage vacant when he
knew what inei.able pleasure one OF
these trusty henchmen OF his would
derive from being admired bv the GAP
ing crowds in The streets as the presi-
dents vis-a-vis.
/ He turned round. as before and said:
Somebody ought 10 get in.'
Observe Che delicate impartiality Of
the remark, had he invited one the other
two would have felt slighted, so no.
body had right 10 complsin. Bat
Secretary Chandler, who seemed TO have
been uncomfortable all the time. and. a,
though he were standing on stack OF
needles, rushed forward, and bowinx
low, said
REvERENTLY AND WITH BATrp rRrArH;
i "We'll do about that inst 40 YOU say,
Mr.. President"
This was a bold utterance, and he
awaited tremblingiv the answer.
"Wel," said the president in that
same dog-like growl, "thcn get i'm
This emphatic invitation put our
worthy secretary Of the interior into the
greatest fiuttcr. He cxcitcdly asked for
his overcoat. and seemed only relieved
when he had seated himself Opposite
the president. Then he locked happy.
Perhaps he thought at that halcyon mo-
ment. Now ! am reaping my reward
for that thousand dollar check | sent to
\ Bsbcock." They were about to drive
away when Mrs. Grant pceped ont of
the window, and the whole party smil-
lingly doffed their bats. the president
barring bis head completely. Then came
a colored beggar. who thought this was
a favorable opportunity to ask aims. out
was driven away by one OF the formid-
able brass-huttoned servants, and then
the carriage drove off in q cloud Of
glory. Picrrepont and Jewell looking
daggers at Chandler. who evidently re-
garded this ms the proudest dav of his
life.
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Photographs of the President
and his Cabinet.

HOW SECRETARY CHANDLER WENT OUT
RIDING WITH THE PRESIDENT THE
rRoUDEsT DAY IN ZACH CHANDLER's
LIFE.
A Washington letter TO the New
Y ork Sunday Telegram says: While
the president stood on the porch of the
White Honsc, reviewing the colored
PROCESSION in honor of Abraham Lin
coin, had good opportunity 10 watch
the changes which the last few years
have wrought in his appearance. He
has grown much siOulcr. his face has
crown much reddcr and his beard j.
lconsid erably more gri7zled. Were il
not for his iace, which is Of indt ptab.e
Irish cast and expression, we would
think TO look at him and his round.
comfortable figure. and his easy. even
lslouchy carriage, he was a well-fed.
lager heer-loying, rossipping German
iburghcr. who spends his evenings at
the :" kncipe." smoking lis pipe and
iescanting on has iavorite political
lthemc~. But. as ] said before, his
markedly Irish face dispells the illusion
iof German origin called forth by his
rotund, ample figure. The presidents
lace seems TO have somcw hat lost the
-urly expression which it habitualv
wore in former years. The seven fat
wears in the White house appear to have
IN de him somewhat better nature. as
they have also greatly improved his ap-
ipcarance. A man cannot be president
l.or seven years without looking more
like president at the end of these years
than he did at first. He is still nm
igainlv and ungraceful in his carriage
land general demeanor, but far less 50
than when he entered upon his great
lofice. A certain sense of power. a
knowledge Of lofty superiority over the
rest of mankind, seems to sit quite well
upon him. and give his features n well
Satisfied expression. lie was dressed in
plain black suit made in rather loose
fashion, as though the tailor wanted to
leave
| PLENTY OF ROOM FOR THE PRESIDENT
10 grow in, and supported heavy gold
chain. such as solid, old-lashioncd peo.
.lple are fond of wearing. Nobody, to
look at him, would have thought he was
la military man unless he had known
-lhim. In general style of appearance
.idress, figure and expression he re.
-cmbles more Gen. Schenck than any oi
hour public men that can call to mind
Both are fat and rather short; both have
round heavy-j -jowled faces expressive oI
much worldly. shrewd and keen busi.
lucss sense. Nobody could look at tho
president without feeling in an instant
Here is man who thoroughly know.
lhow TO take care of himself a good
Judge of his own interest. man of n,
lexcite mcnt, no nonsense, but OF
practical commonplace turn of mind
: lie does not lock like hero o
} war. Of intellect or of fancy, but som,
( wel-off grocery dealer. He has Ger
, tsinly entirely outgrown the tanner
ibis fine black clothes and his general,
|" licked appearance forbid that com
parison with his original vocation
Around the president stood three of tn
i idignitaries Of his cabinet fat, slouchy
}. old Chandler. who was diligently chew
ing TO bacco; little, round. pudgy Jewell
s of the moving lace. fresh as rose. an,
y the showers of white hair, and A ttorne,
'iGencral Pierrepont, tall and shapely
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why DO we wlsn 20 lin the veil and view
The hidden things which Ne in dim iuturity'
Lille Is 40 sbort, the months and years SO few,
To NJ our souls for vast eternity.
Sometime when all lifc's lessons have been learned
When suns ana stars foreyernore have set
The things which our meek Judgments here hay
spnrned,
And things o'er which rfi-Ved With lashes wet,
viii Hash before us in iifN's ifikes night.
A. stars shine most Ia rk ui deepest blue
Aud we shall see how an Goa plans were right,
How heaviest crosses proved bic love iaost true.
And We mny know that while We shrink and sigh,
Ills plans 90 as best for YOU and me;
And when we called he needed not our cry,
Because his wisdom 10 the end could see.
tive could prsh againS. the gates of hfe,
Ana stand within and all Gods wcrkings sees
Me could interpret all hi. doubt and strife,
And md key 10 every mystery,
And we shall shortly know that length Of breath
D. not the dearest giii God gives his friends
lnf fhat sometimes Tho sable pail Of death,
Conceals the farest charm his love can send
And II through patient toll We reach hat land,
Nhsfe tired feet sud ' eHr. brain may frN,
When We cau clearly know ard understood.
think wc sll shall sny, God knows the test,
IAsraa april aih, 1875. a. ". ID.
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school Report.

Mr.. FpToR ~ have just terminated
my second term as teacher of School No
/ of Jasper.
The attendance was not as regular a,
it might have been, and as necessary
consequences the progress Of the schoo
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OF IU'
Sometime.

Why DO we wish 10 IN the veil and view
The hidden things which ie in dim iuturiy'
Lille Is 80 short, the months ana years so few,
To NJ our souls for vast eternity,