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The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-12-15

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In another place in this issue will be
found communication from ''heavy
taxpayer" advocating the proposed
increase of the mayors salary. We take
issue with "heavy taxpayer" We
don't believe the salary ought to be in
creased out Oh the contrary believe the
mayor shonld not receive any salary at
all. The man who il not willing 20
serve the city for the honor attached to
the position, and the confidence reposrL
In him by the citizens is, in our opinion,
not the man for the office. The man who
seeks the office for the pittance of $500
or 81 600 dollars salary attached, is lust
the man who ought not to have the
office. This is not good year to alv0-
cate high salaries.
We forgot all about tit was so very
small. lie calls it Samuel j. tFilden, and
has been opening bottles OF champagne
In honor of its birth for the past five
days. As soon as the weather permits
Pat will exhibit ii,Swith Mrs. Pats per-
mission, to the mayor and council and
select body OF citizens. He has
already contracted with Dan. Hart
man for his famous punch bowl, and will
do the fair thing with his friends on
Christmas morning in honor of Sam.
Pat says that in less than six weeks Sam
will be In trim to whip lightning-rod
man or an insurance agent-with an oc-
casional tramp thrown In. He has
bad eye, and when aroused feels for his
pistol pocket.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01

LIBERTY ELECTION. The voting
population of Liberty is expected to
be out en-maSse on Tuesday next TO
decide whether a railroad to their
town limits is desired. We hope
every voter will give tho election
notice careful reading before the
day of election, that he may vote
intelIigently. We were talking with
a farmer Of that town the other day
who said he was opposed to the tax.
He was worth, he said, 80, 900 on the
assessed valustion, and tax of p
per cent. would require him to pay
out SIS. 90 at once. We showed him
how his tax could not amount at the
greatest to over ten dollars per year,
he having ten gears to pay his assess
ment. 1t should be remembered
that the town, at its option, may
pay the bonds or any part before
they become due. This is most
favorable provision. We suggest
that mem bers of the Grant County
Railroad Company be present at the
election to answer all interogatories
necessary for a fulI understanding of
questions that may arise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01

THE MARROW GAUGE.-We print
elsewhere the report of the President
of the Galena Narrow Gauge r. r.,
which is well worth the reading. He
gives good and substantial reasons
why the road should be continued
northward from Plattevllle; the reason
why the construction will pay the
company not only, but the country
along the line, and especially the
town Of WiDgvile 1t is proposed
to extend the road to Washburn, at
least, this season-the route to run by
the most feasible line to the Little
Platte river and down which to this
point. Should the company be sue
cessful in extending the road to
Washburn this year they will DOUBT
less push the work through to Mont
fort or possibly to the Wisconsin
river during the next year. The
people of Lima and Clifton and Wing
Vile will stand in their own light if
they do not in everyway encourage
the prosecution of this project They
need better railroad facilities that is
nearer market and can afford to
pay well for one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01

DECORATION DAY.-Let the living
present remember the dead of the
past and their glorious deeds, is an
injunction which was highly honored
in the general Observance Of Decora-
ton day in this place on Tuesday
last. The day was most propitious,
dawning clear and beautiful and con-
tinune so until after the ceremonies
concluded Major Rountree con
Quoted the services at the speakers
stand, which as usual consisted of
prayer, Grafton and short addresses,
interspersed with band and vocal
music. The Grafton by Mr.. Foster
was greeted with applause and
was a splendid oratorical effort,
but received the just criticism of many
who are not yet prepared to make
disloyalty and treason honorable.
The address appears on the first page.
TIE ceremony Of decorating the mon
ument with flowers and wreaths Of
evergreen was impressively conduct.
ed by the ladies and little girls. The at
tendance Of mourners was larger than
ever before on a like occasion since
the dedicatory ceremoney ten years
ago, and all peacefully repaired to
their home feeling that they had per-
formed a noble, grateful deed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01

ARREST OF BURGLARS. = The
Chicago Times contains the following
particulars of the arrest in that city
of the burg lars ''one-armed George"
and John Drew-who were lodged in
the county Jail on Sunday last, and
who stand charged as being part OF
the gang connected with the late
Bailey safe robbery at Platteville:
On yesterday about o'clock Detec-
tive Horace Elliot saw two men enter
ing the Tivoli garden from the alley
in the rear. The men at the same
moment saw the officer and quietly
retreated before he could make a
move toward their arrest. The
detective was satisfied from the actions
of the men, as we'll as from the des-
criptions he had received, that they
were the burglars who robbed safe
in Plattevile, Wis, on the night of
the 18th Of May. lie therefore went
to Central station, and securing the
assistance of Detectives Simonds and
McGarrigle, the three started to hunt
up the men. When the detective first
saw them, they ran through the alley
toward Dearborn street, and he
reasoned that they were looking for
their dinner, and that they would not
go far. This proved to be the case
for on returning the officers saw the
two men standing on Dearborn street
near the alley between Washington
aud Madison streets. The officers
quietly approached, but the thieves
were s'fy" and saw the movement.
They quickened their pace and start
ed on a run, but the officers quickly
followed and Elliot secured his man
who is known as George Whitney
alias one-armed George. The other
who is desperate william, named
John Drew, drew a revolver and
pointed the weapon at Simonds, but
the cold man" did not weaken worth
cent. The thief seeing this, turned
aud ran down the alley to State street.
with the sold man" close at his heels.
The chase continued south on State
street, and after doubling and re-
doubling in the alleys in the rear of
the McVicker's theatre the thief came
out again into State street, and ran
into building near the corner of
State and Monroe, hoping to escape
by rear entrance. In this he was
foiled, for there was only one stair
way, and he mounted to the top story.
The detectives, seeing the game safely
housed, called a police man to assist
Detective McGarrigle in guarding
the building, while Simonds went up
after his man. The officer found him
on the loft floor He had stripped
himself of his coat containing one of
the stolen bonds and the revolver,
and had cut rope with which he
was in the act of lowering himself
down the elevator when the officer
collared him. He gave up and quiet
ly marched to the station. Whitney
formerly kept a saloon in Chicago
and one of his arms is cut off at the
elbow, but he is nevertheless hard
case and bad crook. Drew is well
known as daring and skillfnl
"worker." The men were locked up
at the central and the Platteville au-
thorities were notified by telegraph of
the capture.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01

THE MILWAUKEE MONTHLY MAGA-
ZINE for June has come. It contains
new department entitled Our
Scrap Book which is filed with Sc
leotions from tho writings of Ameri .
can Humorists, consisting of amusing
scenes and briet paragraphs. The
present number opens with an illus
trated article on the Exhibition, and
contains, besides, the usual variety
of stories, sketches, poetry, Our Scrap
Book, a Fashion article, Health,
Household and Science Notes and
Gossip. Price per year s1.O0; post
age IL cents additional, Specimen
copies 10 cents. Culver y Co., Mil
waukee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01

In tie wa of Clifton, May %, 1875 of congestion
OF the brain, John Watson, aged 81 years and one
day.
Deceased was born in Ireland, went to Eng
land when boy and emigrated from that
country to the United States in 1S4S. He
arrived in the town OF Clifton in 1S49, in
which place lie continued to reside until his
death
Like many of his neighbors in that day he
was full of vigor and energy, and followed the
occupation of mining; he was once one of the
owners of Cow Branch Digginss; he sold his
interest in it and purchased a farm, and by
honest industry he made a comfortable home
for himself and family; and now while it
seemed that he could res. and enjoy the fruits
of his hard labor, God commanded him to
leave all and come to him and though he was
only few short weeks GU the terrestial shore
from the time he received the command until
he crossed the Jordan of death into the prom,
ised Land, he cheerfully obeyed the summons
His lamp was trimmed, full Of oil, and his
light burning. He was found ready.
In infancy he was taken to the day and
Sunday schools by his father, who taught him
his duty to God and all mankind. He had
large conscientiousness and this, guided by
the light of his early religious trainins-to do
the least wrong act he had to Immediately
make it right which he was often known to
do He was honest with his God, honest
with MIN self and honest with all mankind
lie espised the ways Of the hypocrte, the
oppressor, and the talk and not act processing
Christian while he loved the man. He was
always found on the side Of the weak and
friendless, and was ever ready to throw the
mantle of charity over even the worst Of
criminals and erring humanity. All his acts
were from sense Of right and not for outs
ward show or popularity.
He could see good in every Christian organ
ization, and believed that Gods mercy and
goodness we're preached from them all, and
that Heavens Gates were opon at all Their
doors.
A few hours before he died, his wife, that
he so dearly loved. was bewailing her hard lot
to a Christian friend in his presence (they
thought he was unconscious), the friend to
comfort his wife, referred her to the promise
Of God, that HE would be a father to the
fatheress, and the widows God" he raised his
hand and gave unmistakable evidence OF his
appreciation Of what she was saying.
He loved the Masonic Fraternity for their
henevolence, charity and brotherly love, Of
which he was an honored member.
He will be sadly missed, but by none SC
much as by his herieved wife and little ones,
his aged mother and his brothers and sisters
At the funeral the Rev. 4. Charles, of the
Methodist church, read the opening services
and delivered short address, when the fore
going obituary was read by r. D. Pulford. Of
Mineral Point, Elk w. G. ~, of Wisconsin
and conducted the solemn services accord
ing to the Masonic order, assisted by J. W
Rewey ". NJ. of Mifiin Lodge. Minera
Point. Montfort and Miffiin Lodges attended
the funeral The procession reached nearly
mile, 1t was estimated that there were
over 200 persons in attendance,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
DECORATION DAY
BY KATIE.

BY KATIE.
Swiftly the moments have sped along,
And returned day that shall live in song.
A day on which flowers are spread
By loving hands DER our noble dead.
A Nations tribute to her brave
True hearted sons, who died to save
That Nation when in sorest need,
She called for aid and it came with speed
And many brow the laurel hath crowned,
Now distant sleeps in 10 nelly mound,
Where..the wild birds sing thro' the Summer
hours
A dirge to their mem'ry mid leafy bowers.
But some returned to their homes to die,
Meath the dear old flag, with loved ones nigh
And DER these we strew, with tenderest care,
Our evergreen boughs and blossoms rare.
While the teardrop falls aud these thoughts
arise,
Can they, from their home in yon bright skies,
Behold US and know how nearly in vain
Was the blood they shed like Summer rain ?
How crime and sorrow and the angel Death
Have breathed on our Nation their blighting
breath;
While dissentions still 'twixt man and brother,
The old time love do almost smother?
God grant that this Centennial year
May end this strife forever here,
And that the North and South as brothers stand,
Firmly united in heart and hand.
The wound be healed with the balm of love,
And the fact lesson of benefit prove
And the star of our Nation more radent shine
Than the purest gem from Golconda's mine
And 'er all the land from sea to sea
May this floral tribute continued be;
Where're the brave hath resting place found
Wreathe the laurel, the amaranth, the cypress
around.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
FOURTH OF JULY 1876.
County National Centennial Celebration at
Lancaster.

Arrangements have so tar pros
crossed that this is now certainty
We congratulate the people OF the
county and especially the citizens OF
Lancaster, the county seat, at whose
door the failure to celebrate would
mainly lie, that this long looked for
day, which will bring tho completion
of the first century of our national
existence, is not to pass by unob
served in the capacity and manner
recommended by the resolution Of
Congress and the proclama;ions Of
the President and the Governor of
Wisconsin,. OF course, the 40, 600 ir-
habitants of the county cannot eli
assemble here on that day and the
local celebrations wiIl be largely at
tended. We have enough people for
several large celebrations. To miss
making and filing with the Librarian
of Congress and in our county Clerks
office, the historical collections OF our
county, as recommended by Con-
gress, woult be greatly TO be regret
ed. u addition to this it is proposed
as patti Of the ceremonies of the &C.
casion, to seal up in a centennial box
a copy of this county history, to-
gether with copies Of the last previ-
ous issues of each of our county pa
pers, one of the county charts, maps,
and other matters Of interest to be
selected, not forgetting the original
list for defraying the
OF the celebration. This
box is then to b. deposited in the
vault of the ofllee Of the county clerk
to be kept by Nun and his successors
and not opened until the 4th day Of
July 1876.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
Arr, GRyrN RAoEs-The snrin,

HAZEL GREEN RAoEs.-The spring
races came off at Hazel Green, on
Thursday according TO programme,
and were attended by d large num-
Der of horsemen from Galena, Du-
buque and other places, There was
quite an array of fast stock on the
ground, and very creditable display
of speed. The Judges chosen were
G. Mills, of Hazel Greeh, VIM. Jewell,
of Scales Mound, and DR.. Geo. 0.
Howard, of GGleLa.
The first was raining race for
purse Of $50, in which Honest Bob, ;"
owned by Amos Harker, of Elk
Grove, took first money.
In the race for horses that never
trotted for money, the first purse was
won by "Doc.," owned by George
Evarts, of Hazel Green.
The three minute race was won by
Prince owned by Bob Phillips of
Fairplay.
The most exciting race of the day
was that between Billy O'Neil and
Bachus, for a purse of $75, which
was won by the latter horse. Time
not announced. = Galena Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01

To YOUR TENTS The Mineral
Point district of the NJ. E. church
Camp-meeting will be held on the old
mp-ground in Bethel grove, two
miles east of Belmont station, to com.
menee on the 10Th of June, 1876, and
continue over the following Sabbath.
Preachers and people are cordially
invited TO attend.
Signed by order of the Presiding
Elder JAMES SIMS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01

Mr.. MARK SMITH, an old and os-
teemed citizen of Linden, died on the
evening Of the 10Th. A correspon-
dent of tho Dodgoviils Chronicle
says: Soon after supper ho walked
out, and not returning as his wife
thought proper, considering bis con-
dition, she went in search of him and
found him lying against the side OF
an out.building, unable to speak. tie
had been out about ten minutes
only. He was taken into the house
AID soon expired. He was 60 years
of age.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01

Rev. HAssEL, of Dane county, will
fill the pulpit of Rev. Eaton in the
Congregational church during the
absence of the resident pastor at
the Centennial. Rev. Eaton is
probably one of the Oldest stationed
ministers In the northwest, having
held the Congregational pastorate
here for thirty years. The church
was organized in 1e43 by Rev. ]. D.
Stephens, and in 1916 when Rev.
Eaton took the charge it numbered
fifteen members. There have since
been added 323 members. At pres
ent the membership is ia.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
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 arc 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 W. B. Baxters Drug Store and pur-
chase a 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
If 40m6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
CORRECTED WEEKLY AT pOrOsr STEAM SAW MILLS.
"a Street Sprinkler for sale, tank ant
wagon cheap llw2* G. T. WALKER.

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
case Boschee's German Syrup has been
used in this neighborhood for the past two or
three years withou. single failure to cure.
If you have not used this medicine yourself go
to your Druggist, James A. Jones, and ask him
10 its wonderful success among his customers.
Two doses will relieve the worst case. If you
have no faith in any medicine, just buy
Sample Bottle of Boschee's German Syrup for
10 cents and try it, Regular size Bottle .75
cents. Dol't neglect cough to save Is cents
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
THE Primitive Methodist Confer
enco recently held at Kenawee, ILL.,,
made the following appointments of
NEW MILLINERY GOODS

Misses Crosby & Reynolds, over Jones
drug store, continue to keep on hand a full
line Of Millinery Goods, including all the va
rioties of the season. Our stock is entirely
new and will be sold cheap.
We take orders for hair work, such as
switches, frzzes, curls and hair jeNelry
Comhings received also, and all kinds of hair
work made oyeE 1lw4&
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
By order of Committee.

THE editorial page of the Advocate
this week is full of "sour grapes"
and there are no visions of "laden
clothes lines" or ghosts of bustles on
the local. How so? Have the
editors dreams not been pleasant
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
MARRIED.

At jamestown. May rs, 1876, by Robt Alinson
Esq, Mr.. John Drescoll and Miss Margret oholund,
all of Dubuque, Iowa.
At Jamestown, May Is, 1876, by Robt AIlinson
ESQ., Mr.. James A. Orr and Miss Vialotte F. McYey,
all of Clinton, Iowa.
At Cassville, May IS, 1876. by Rev W. Thomas
Mr., Amaca N. Loomis, of Farley, Iowa, and Miss
Mindie Winsor, of Cassville, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01

4rH or July DINNER.-The ladies
of the Bloomington Cong'l church
will provide dinner on the grounds
where the celebration of the 4th will
take place. Star Spangled Banner
cake, Declaration pies, Centennial
coffee and National dishes of all kinds
in abundance. A good share of the
public patronage is respectfully So
licited,
n orJar IF ftoponitfan
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01

All who have an interest in the grave yard
near Thomas Nagle's in the town of Patch
Grove, will on Tuesday the 9th day of June,
1876, meet at the yard, for the purpose of dec
Grating and making such repairs as are needed,
BY order of the trustees,
VIM Humphrey
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
HURRAH! OUR CENTENNIAL FOURTH.

A meeting of the citizens of Lam
caster and vicinity and as many
from the country at large as can
conveniently assemble, is hereby
called to be held at the Court House
in Lancaster tonight, Thursday,
June y, at s O'Clock, to appoint COM
mittees and make the necessary ar
rang nents for Grand County
Centennial Celebration of the fourth
of July, 1876. MANY CITIZENS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
AT PLATTEVILLE.
AT sPECHT's FERRY.

NORTH. SOUTH.
Accommodation. G;l6 m Accommodation. 300 N
Express A Mail 9:4l a u Express & Mail. $50 P IN
Reduced rates on ''round trip tickets 70 and from
all points on G. d & NJ and G. c. 4 D. roads. Fare
o Dubuque and return IS cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
Nay 30. 1876.
TAKEN UP-BULL.

BY the undersigned on lands ewaed by him aRd on
which he lives, IN section p, township y range o
being in tn. town of Glen Haven, the 18th day OF
May 1876, one light red Bull, supposed to be three
years ola Dated at Glen Haven, Wis, may, 10, 1876.
f0wI JACOB KUENSTEa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
DIBD.
OBITUARY.

In Crawford County Wis, June 5, 1876, of confess
s. and P. L. Coe, aged months and one day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
MILWAUKEE'

Milwaukee, May 80 1870.
Wheat, maintains upward tnrn 81 II to 81 q
- h'''s'.'s. ga -
............................ "a 20
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01

CHICAGO.

=, Chicago, May 30-3 P. NJ.
ne@t, no. 81 Vo
20
.
hogs, 80 to so. Cattle, 30 to 90.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
LANCASTER.

Lancaster, May 81
4S4 . W
Pork, dressed = ....... as ca
Pork live 1905 90
IS
Oats ............. 22sl rs
Corn 400
Eggs
per
........ as
Wool, unwashed ....... ...... $50 20
do fleece ESQ q
do tub do ................ ............... SIG IS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
TAKEN UP-MARE.

Nv the subscriber. on lands owned by him, in the
town of Little Grant, one sorrel Filey, wears old
past small white star in forehead no other mark or
brand visible. The owner is requested to prove
property, pay charges and take the same
ROBERT NEWMAN.
Mav an 1878 12wl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01

By the subscriber on lands ewned BY hin, in sec
H. little Grant on or about May TO- 1910, one year
ling heifer red and white, no msrks The owner y
req1ested 10 prove property and take the same.
uwas THos. TRQLLoPB,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01

and Cow Accoucheur a speciality 1893
HUMPHREY CLARKE, BANKERS BLOOMING.
III ton Wis Buy aud sell Gold and Government
Bondsana Eastern Exchange. Prompt attention Civ
en- to collections at ali points, and ths payment OF
taxes. Deposits received and loans negotiated Ad-
yances ade upon approved securities. Interestal-
wed deposits at best current rates, SQ-42
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
We want $4,000 lbs. of
Wool at the highest market
price.
NATHAN SCHREINER &c Co.
12w4
IKsCaaR ATVfly

ga New Double Reed Parlor Organ for
sale at great bargain Ok G. T. WALKER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1876-06-01
Wanted.

A Span of Young Horses, or 5 years old,
for family use. Must be Sound, Gentle, Fair
Travellers, Good Style and Fair Size. Write,
giving description and price until June 10,
1876. Address
w. II. DEFFENBAcHER, Dentist
LIVE Plalteyille, Wis,