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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-15
GREAT OFFER =! We vi, Il during rim.

A GREAT OFFER these Hard Tune.
DISPOSE 100 PIANOS and ORGANS and second hand
Of first makers including WATERs lower prices Tor
cash let hnt paid Tor than ever peioe
PIANOS and ORGANS are the BEST MADE , AGEN ~,
count 10 Teaehss Hinfsters Ckchs sheet Music II
half pnoe. HORACE WATERS SONS, MANUFACTURES
and Dealers, 40 East l4thst, Union square. N Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-15
OFFICIAL RECORD OF MORTGAGES.

Gitn Real estate for Sale.
DROWN-STONE III USES near the PARK,
I'D 9Th TO Jtaves twOtrGs former prices; several e-
Gently foreclosed. j. w. STEVENS Broadway ana oZdst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-15

DVf WEST 4OTI-ST.-TO LET, elegant
~eD furnished ROOMS, with or without BOARD IN pri
ate ianiy terms moderate.
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4 FUJCH VALLEY RAILROAD.

| EIIIGH VALLE1 KAILhUaD. ,,,e -, ,
IL ARRANGEMENT OF PASSENGER TRAlNS Jan l.
S77-Ieaye spOts foot Of C0rtandt and az
$50 M Night Express daily Tor East0u bctnIehei ~
entoyn Maucn Chuak Mnkcsbarre Pttson sayre ElniiL
Ithaca Auburn Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara lal ana inc
West. Pulmsn's sleeping coaches attached , u,,-
$500 KOipT IA. SANRE, Supt ana Elie r
Church and COrtIand sts
N'"N'' ~ CIIAS. IL. CUMMINGS. Agent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-15

NORTHERN RAILROAD OF NEWJERSEI
Train. leave for EngiewOod Chester PermOnt and NyacS
s45 A M J. 8 4. i:i5, go $50, 100 and saturla
nights only at 1880 y. sundays a. m and 6:3O p m
Nanuet SlIing Valley MonSey, 7, 945 $40 D. m
mo. n Abbott. GEM Passr Agent, New-i ora
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-15

.DNA WEST 42D-ST., three doors west of
Nt4 Yroadwlv-Iarge and neatly furnished HALL
ROOMS 10 LET with good board house and location first
class only responsible parties need appy terms reasonable
, 1877-08-04
Tie .iHmti,a IF Farmers is CaHcl~ orr
American Mammoth Rye;
OR DIAMOND WHEAT,
FOR EILE OR SPRING SOWING.

FOR FAIL or SPRING SOWING.
A new Variety entirely distinct from the com.
mon rye or any other grain eve. introduced.
1t was first found growing on the Fun.
boldt River, Nevada; since which time it has
been SUI ssrully cultivated wherever tried
1t Yields from iNty to eighty bushels to the
acre. Mr.. A. j. Dufur, United States Cen
tehnial Commissioner from Oregon, asserts
that he has known it to yield eighty.seven
aud half bushels to.thc acre. 1t was awarded
the highest and only premium ut the United
States Centennial Exposition, and pronounced
the finest and only grain Of the kind on EN-
hihitiOn
1t has been grown ms Fall and Spring grain
with equal success. Icy Single grains mcasul-
Ing one half lnch in length, and the average
close to that.
Price per package 25 cents; Five packages,
81 co; One dozen packages, 81 90. sent
post by mail.
AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE TO INTRODUCE
THIS WHEAT.
ssy- NoTIcE+-Wc are in no way connected
with any other SEED HOUSE in Cleayeland or
Chattanooga.
All orders, letters, ETC., should be plainly
addressed, thus
S. Y. HAINES& CO.,
Cleveland, Bradley county, Jnn.
BRANCH HOUSE, Swcetcwater Monroe
county, Tenn.
Sample sent free on receipt of three cent
stamp
, 1877-08-04

a splendid article OF green corn for
table use, can be prepared by dissolving
a couple ot pounds OF blue stone in the
water in which the ears are boiled, add.
Ing little alum to set the color.
, 1877-08-04
G&; &}WtAtyA Stay.
local Items.

WEATHER notwithstanding the fine
weather for IL lew weeks past, several Of
on' inrmcrs Huve been caG4kt hy the re.
cent rain nud have had considerable hey
omm3grd. a lew more moving ma.
chimes ""uIG have saved quite Il loss
Any farmer with fifty tens ot lay To cut
will save cost, every year, IN l,Lor aloac
by purchasing InoNcr; to say nothing
"i the advantage OF beng able to rush
hNying IN gOOu weather and cut their
grass just at the right time, wien neither
too green or too ripe, Farmers who are
slow to avail themselves Of nj improved
system OF agriculture and OF labor say
Ing mnchineIN may learn by dear bought
experience, but they are pretty sure to
Ic scuraleG several times before they
get their eyes open.
, 1877-08-04

A WILL PROMISED. Col. Morse has eX-
pressed the intention, in the event of his
sudden annihilation, of willing the arms,
lately presented him by Mukiteo, to the
Atheneum, and the Trustees of that in
stitution have instructed the Superin,
tendcnt of the Scientific Department to
devise means OF putting the society in
possession, as soon as the will is exc.
Cuted.
, 1877-08-04

EXCuRsGoNIsTs.- The parties who left
last Sunday for the Falls returned Friday
afternoon. 1t has rained every day and
night since they left; yet they say they
had no occasion to use an umbarella
since they left till on their way home
Friday. They report rain Mt night up
the river since they left, but less in
quantity than fell here.
, 1877-08-04

THE saw and pIanner at Ferguson &
Morgan's mill is running whenever there
iswatcr. 1t is doing good work. The
rustic, ceiling and flooring, both pine
and cedar, is superior to that shipped
from mills across the Sound, because it
is uninjured by frequent handling.
, 1877-08-04

n0n0 Can't be made by every agent
NSTS every month in the business we
furnish, but those willing to
work can easily earn dozen dollars day
right in their own localities Have no room
to explain here. Business pleasant and hon
opble, Women, and boys and girls do as
well as men. We will furnish you u complete
outfit free. The business pays better than
anything else. We will bear expense Ofstart.
ing you. Particulars free. Write ard see
Farmers and mechanics, their son, and daugh
ters, and all classes in need Of paying work AT
home, should write tO us and learn about the
work ut once. Now is the time Don't delay
Address True Il Co., Augusta Maine. 60tf
, 1877-08-04

CORRESPONDENTS Owing to its length
and the time that has elapsed since the
appearance Of the artice referred to- the
communication from New Jersey is re-
spectfuly declined.
, 1877-08-04

Observation-Disclosures is slowly
but surely risiog to the dignity o! II
science. Those who at first scoifed at
the agricultural bureau and agricultural
colleges, are beginning to realize their
practical value. Scratching the earth and
impoverishing tue soil, hy repeated crop
ing without manuring with such ingrc -
denss as different soils demand, does not
pay. Land Is too valuable to I've ruined
10y single generation. Scientific farm
ing increases the value Of land every
year. Ignorance IS curse to farmers as
well as everybody else
, 1877-08-04

complain, though We condemn most en-
| phaticalIy resort to riotous violence.
That system Of legislation that permits
corporations to pay to Presidents, Su-
perintcnden's, and Attorneys, salaries
from 5000 to $4,000 and even $4,000
/ per Nnnum, build pulacal offices that
cost two or three times as much more,
spend hundreds of thousands in subsi-
dising Congress, State Legislatures and
/ the Press, then enter INTO competition
with rival roads, cut down freight and
i're below rcmuncrative figures, then re-
duCe the wages of employees to starya-
tiOn prices, at time when all the ncces-
sarics OF life are 50 unprecedentally high,
is an act of oppression, that loudly calls
Tor redress. licxpenses must be reduced,
the list fist, and then working men will
have less gr und OF complaint.
LOWELL. Last Wednesday we paid
Lowell II flying visit. Both the logging
camp close by are running full handed
Mr.. Il. d. Smith will cut about one hun
dred and fifty tons of hay, seventy-tive
Of timothy and the balance oat hay.
The school under Miss Mcrwin is in u
ilourisling condition, The gardens there
are suffering from the work OF cut worms.
Not only are the leaves Of vegetable but
/ those of trees and even the fruit has sui.
tvrcd by this pest. a wet spring, sue
ccedng mild winter, followed by a
dly summer are mvOroble to their de
velopment. Tar placed about the roots
of trees and the stocks of some vcgeta-
bles prevents them from ascending to
feed on the leaves and fruit. Ashes,
lime, sulphur and finely powdered blue
stone sprinkled on the plants and ground,
il the season is not too wet, will kill the
worm. All these substances are good for
both soil and plants.
The SHEER BOOK. The pile driver is
Mt work on the boom at the head OF
Ebcy Slough. Quite force is employed.
The long, hewn timbers are all bolted
together and workmen are now fitting
the ruddcrs. Mr. Mills is determined to
have it ready before the fall ireshets
The jam at the head of the slough has
all been cut away, and we sec no reason,
il up river loggers are ready when tho
river raises to start their logs ahead Of
the driIt and follow them closely, why
any loss should occur.
UNPLEAsANTNEss.- liam and John
got into dispute the other day and
the former used hickory arguments that
speedily convinced his opponent, the old
fashioned way OF settling mssunder-
standings in the absence of peace officers
This is the first affair of honor in long
time. When will the exhibition open
again ? And have they n right to per
form without n license 7 Auditor please
answer.
Awu.L PROMISED. Col. Morse has eX-
, 1877-08-04
THE CELEBRATED
Patterns

OF the Latest Fashions and Of all descriptions
kept constantly ON hand by
Nars. w. H.. Sanders, Dressmaker
Gentlcmens' Shirts and Childrcn's Clothes
made to order. Commercial street. SEATTLE,
w. T., Opposite new Hotel. 69tf
, 1877-08-04

HOMES. The recent troubles east will
send enmigntion to the Pacific slope.
Here a poor man can procure him u home
aud be independent.
, 1877-08-04
NOTICE.
. . . . . . i

TO the Working GLASS; We are
now prepared to furnish all classes with con.
slant employment at home, the whole Of the
time, or for their spare moments. Business
new. light and profitable. Persons of either
sex easily earn from 80 cents to 81 per even.
fng, and proportional sum by devoting their
whole time to the business. Boys and girls
earn nearly US much as men. That all who
see this notice may send their address, and
test the business we make this unparalleled
offer: To such as are not well satisfied we
will send one dollar to pay for the trouble Of
writing. Full particulars, samplers worth
several dollars to commence work on, and 4
copy Of Home and Fireside, one Of the largest
and best Illustrated Publications, all sent free
by mail. Reader, II you want permanent pro.
ltablcl work, address, GEORGE srINsoN ~ Co. :,
Portland Maine.
, 1877-08-04

LECTURE.-The Rev. Mr.. Calvin and
party returned from their "trip TO the
Falls late Saturday night. He gave n
lecture Sunday evening, on the events of
the day, and the conflict of labor and
capital. The advice he gave laboring
men was the best We have heard for II
long time. Those who were absent lost
most valuable lecture. We hope eer
long that moral lecture OF similar
character will be provided as often at
least as once u week.
, 1877-08-04

PmoroGRAPHs.--T view Of the lower
wharf, the steamer Nellie, Fergusons
store and the Exchange Hotel, taken hy
Mr.. Missimer. the artist, is the best taken
yet. lie has taken many out door views
as well rs photographs, and has proved
himself to be an excellent artist. We
are satisfied that nowhere in the Terri
tory can any better work be done in
the photograph line than Mr.. Missimcr
has done since he has been here. Those
who do not now have their pictures
taken will regret it when he is gone.
, 1877-08-04

COMPANY DRILL -- The SnohOmsh
Rifles meet for monthly drill Sunday
Aug. 9th at o'clock P. NJ, at Atheneum
building, lower hall.
, 1877-08-04

BENEFACToR,-If he who causes, two
blades OF grass to grew where only one
grew before is bencfactor, how much
more so is he who makes happy home
out of "a wild claim in the, far North
West
, 1877-08-04

TAKE A CLAIM Let all young men
take warning by the eastern riots, In
stead ol spending their time at the card
table and money Mt the bar, let them
take up acclaim Of their own and apply
both to the development Of the same.
In that way they will soon achieve IL
standing and character in the commu-
nitu
, 1877-08-04

COURAGE. Our young friend, recently
of the retail butcher shop must not feel
discouraged. There is time enough yet
at his uge to fail in business dozen
times vet.
, 1877-08-04

THE INvEsTIGATIoN.-rhe Oregon In
vcstgation is over and all the facts in
the casc, according to the published tes
timony, are now ns clear rs mud. To
those who were on the ground and heard
the testimony and were eye witnesses of
the skillul wire pulling on both sides
no doubt the cOse is Transparent AS ink.
We never tried it, but we fancy we
should greatly prefer aI second joint Of
crow, provided it hadn't been shot too
long, to diet of Congressional investi-
gntion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20
T ERMS

Postage Free to al Subscribers In the United
States. e~a@-Ns~~ Ht
uarper's Bazaar one
s. 90 includes prepayment of U. 5. postage by the
publishers.
Subscription to Hsrper's Magazine. Weekly and
Bazaar to one address for year $40 90 two oi
Harper's Periodicals, to one address for one year
s.. 90; postage free.
An ira copy Of either the Magazines Weekly. or
Bazaar will be supplied gratis for every club OF i've
Subscribers 81 90 each paid for by one
or, Six copies one year, without extra copy, for
$40 90.
Back Numbers can be supplied at any time.
The Volumes of the Bazaar commence with the
year When no time is mentioned, It will be under
stood that the subscriber wishes 70 commence With
the Number next after the receipt of this order.
The annual volumes Of Hzrper's Bazaar. in neat
cloth bindng will be sent By express free OF expense
provided the freight does not exceed one dollar, for
4; 90 each A Complete Set, comprising Ten
volumes receipt ofcssh at the rate Of 50 70
per volume, freight st the expense OF purchaser.
Cloth Gases for each volume suitable for binding.
will be sent by a postpaid receipt Of 81 90 each
Index to each volume sent gratis on receipt OF
stamp.
subscriptions received for Harpers Periodicals
only.
Newspapers not to copy this advertisement tpith-
out the ezpress order Of HARPER q bsofHxRs.
address HARPER BROTHERS, New York
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20
In Mennor1am.

At meeting of the Wyalusing Council
No. SO. A. o. NJ, Dec. II, 1877, the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, our blessed brother Hiram
Houghton was removed from our midst by
death on the It'll of December, Therefore be il
Resoired, That while we deeply deplore this
dispensation of the Grand Sachem of the an
iverse yet we bow to the divine will of him
who doeth all things well.
Resolved, That we tender TO his family our
heartfelt sympathy and that while no words
of coincidence can make amends for their ir-
repzrabIe loss, we trust that they may be
comforted by the knowledge that their grief
is shared by the Wyalusing Council of Men.
dotas, who loved him as friend and brother,
and for his valuable services as past officer
and true friend and member of our tribe
and council.
Resolred, farther, That the members of this
Council wear badge of mourning tor thirty
DAYS. H. C. JACKSON, Writer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20
A Gentle Hint.

In our style of climate, with its sudden
CHI anges of temperatures wind and sun
shine often inlermingled in a single day,-it
is no wonder that our children, friends and
relatives are so frequently taken from US by
neglected colds, halfthe deaths resulting from
this cause. A bottle of Boschee's German
Syrup kept about your home for immediate
use will prevent serious sickness, large Doc
tors bill and perhaps death by the use of
three or four doses. For curing consumption
Hemorrages, Pneumonia, Severe coughs,
Group or any disease of the throat or lungs,
its success is simply wonderful, as your drug
gists will tell yon. German syrup is now
sold in every town and village on this conti-
sent. Sample bottles for trial 10c, regular
niza TIC
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20
Notice to Draw Petit Jurorsi

Notice is hereby given that the names Of
Petit Jurors of the Circuit Court in and for the
County of Grant and State of Wisconsin, for
the February term A. D. 1878 to be begun
and held at the Court House in the village of
Lancaster in said County on the I'd Tuesday
of February, 1878, being the 18th day of said
month, will be drawn at the Office of the
Clerk of said Circuit Court in the Town and
County aforesaid, on the 3lst day of Decem~
Der A. D. 1877 at the hour of two o'clock in
the afternoon
Dated at lancaster Wis, this 10th day of
December, 1877. IL. BUCHNER
Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for the
County of Grant and State of Wisconsin
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Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED.
Notices ofthe Pres,

Notices of The Press.
The Bafdr is the organ Of the fashionable world
and the expoundsr of that worlds laws and it is the
authority In all matters Of manners etiquette. cos
tune AID social hsbits--Boston frdreiler.
The Bazaar eommends itself to every member OF the
householdto the children by drol and pretty pic
lures to the young ladies by its fashion-plstes In
endless variety TO the proyident natron BY its pat
terms for the ehildrens Clothes to pat ealids by
lis tasteful designs for embroidered slippers and lux
urious dressing But the reading matter OF the
Bazaar is uniformly Of great cxceence The paper has
ment that IL affords, and has become established
authority with the ladies Of America.N r. Euening
Past.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20
Strayed or Stolen.

On or about June 10, 1877, off the French
island north of Glen Haven, one black horse
colt, four years old last Spring, with star il
forehead and small spot on the nose, also hat
little white on one of the hind feet, wal
pony built with heavy main and tail. Also
one bright gray mare colt, three years ole
last Spring, was branded on one of the for
ward hoofs with the letters j. o.. when left
had lump on the right side of face between
the eye and the nostril, also had a good deal
of white about the face. TEN DOLLARS
Reward will be given any one who will give
information that will lead to their recovery
Address, THOMAS MERNAUGH. North An
dover, Wis, or JAMES ORR, Glen Haven,
Wis. 4lw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20
New Advertisements.
DROOF OF WILI.-AMEs.

State Of Wisconsin, Grant County-ss Probate ONCE
Lancaster, December, 18th. A. D.,1s77.
In the matter 81 the Proof and Probate of the last
Will and Testament of Nicholas Ames deceased, late
Of the County of Grant.
Whereas an instrument in writing, purporting TO
be the last Will and Te of Nicholas Ames, de-
ceased late of the of Grant, has been filed In
this office. and Whereas application has been made
by j. winkler and II shafer. praying that the same be
and admitted 10 Probate according the laws
OF this State.
Thereorei Ia ordered tina tsad application be heard
before the Probate 0ce Ia the village of Ian
caster, in said County, ON Monday, the 14th day o.
January, a. D., 1877. at one O'Clock r. NJ.
And IL s further ordered, that notice shall be gives
all persons interested ia said Will Of the time
place of said hearing by publication In the Gran
County HERALD. Newspaper printed 10 said County
for three successive weeks each week. prior Il
the time oil such hearing.
BY the Court.
WA. McGONIGAL.
aIw3 County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20

Mrs. Lew Holloway is in Lancaster,
where many friends are pleased to see her.
She viii remain a week or two.
Disease and Death, when they reach our
own households. are too serious for TESTING, we
use our best endeavors to drive off the dread
messengers and are only happy when we feel
that they are at distance. At the first ap.
proach of that fell destroyer Consumption, in
the shape of cough or slight cold as well as
more severe Bronchial or Catarrhal Cons
plants, we should at once use EIler's Extract
Of Tar and Wild Cherry. It has no superior
10 such cases. Every bottle warranted TO give
satisfaction Sold by James A. Jones. SSt5I
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20

Rheumatism. neuralgia, sprains and bruise:
will be rsleyed by Uncle Sans Nerve and
Bone Liniment, sold by James A. Jones. 3st5l
Dis,empers, coughs. colds, feyers and most
of the diseases which horses cattle sheep, hogs
and poultry are subject to are readily over
come and cured by using Uncle Sans Condi-
ton Powder according TO the plain directions.
Sold By james A. Jones' SSt5l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20
Travel and Adventure.

such as sold Nicolai" 10 Russian storyl "a DAY
among the Welsh Castles" "Esster Ia GERMANY
"The Indians Of the Amazon "How Kitty was Lost
In Turkish Bazaar" Master Montezuma'' "a Mex.
lean storr), "Hanss, the Lspp Maiden and many
others.
sJack-in-the-Pulpt," sYoung Contributors De-
partment." "Letter-Bo and s'For Very Little
Folks,a win be continued.
The four bound volumes Of st. Nicholas air eadJ
published the most wonderful, beautiful and at
tfactive Christmas Presents for Young People Each
volume Is complete In itself Vols. and 2 IS 90 each
vols. and 4, 81 90 each.
subscription Price. 90. 90 Year, postage
paid. Single copies. IS cents each.
soIp BIZ ALL BOOKSELLERS & NEWS DEALERS
scRTRNBG d. co, 74s Broadway, N. v.
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Taken Up-Steer.

Taken up by the Subscriber on lands owned
by him On section 27--Waterloo, on or about
November LIST, one red and white steer, one
year old past, white spot on forehead, UNDER
bit in ear The owner is requested to call and
prove property and take said stray away. 40w4
December 10, 1877. JOHN NICKLES.
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so PER CENT. SAVED
by using HiaeISs' GERnAS LAuSDRr Soar
MARnIBD

residence of the brides father in the city OF
Algoua Iowa November ~, 1877, by the Rev, I. ID.
Brow o. Mr.. Andrew Amos, ami Mis- Belle Adams.
Mrs Amos was formerly 3 resident of Boscobei. and
Is sister of Charles Adams. of that place Mr.. Amos
is q son Of Or. Amos, of Oshkosh.
In Boscobel, December 18th, By Rev. Vim. stoddart
Mr. Charles Lyman Kellogg, ard Mary Belle Rice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20
New Advertisements.
Notice.

NOL1C0.
To the Tar Payers Of the torn Of Lancaster,
Grant County, Wisconsin,.
Notice is hereby given to the Taxpayers of
the township of Lancaster, that the taxes lev.
led upon the taxable properly of said town
ship for the year A. D. 1877 are now due and
are placed in my hands for collection and are
payable TO me at the County Clerks Office on
or before the first day of January, A. D. 1878.
Dated at Lancaster this 10Th day of Deem.
Der, 1877. ]. M. ALTIZER,
Treasurer of the Town of Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-20

Uncle Sans Harness Oil fills and closes the
pores of leather, effectually preventing the en-.
trance of dampness, dust, &c, and rendering
the harness soft and plable, while at the same
me increasing its durability. Sst6l