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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31

about ingratiating himself into the af
fections and pocket books of some
of his weather friends. Man J
of the neighboring farmers believed
implicitly in the story of the plates
and wondered that young Joe Smith,
the yagabond, should turn out Sc
great a man. To one of the firmest
of his believers Smith told his story
the part of it that he meant the public
should know-and appealed to him
for money to have the wonderful book
published He was successful. This
man, Martin Marris, was a wealthy
farmer near Palmyra, only few miles
from the mound that has ever since
been known as ''Mormon Hill" He
mortgaged his farm for $4,000, and a
contract was soon made with the pro-
prietor of the Wayne Sentinel, in Pal.
myra, to print the book. 1t was long
before the days of the great publish
ing centers, and the work was to be
done in Palmyra. 1t was long,
slow piece of work. Rollers for ink
ing type.forms had not been invented,
and the ink was applied with the old
fashioned balls covered with sheep.
skin, the printing being done on a
hand press capable of making, with
hard labor, not more than two hun
dred and fifty and three hundred i'm.
pressions an hour. The paper was
made in Shortsville, a neighboring
village; it was home production
throughout.
Five thousand copies of the book
were printed, under the title of the
Book of Mormon" and they kindled
the little flame into a great blaze.
Hundreds Of followers focked about
Smith. Allah was great, and Joe
Smith was his prophet. The clan
grew larger and larger. and Smith
was a demi-god. His most absurd
notions were taken as Gospel truths
The seeds of Mormonism were sprout-
ing finely.
Polygamy was openly practiced by
this little band, and what to do with
the offenders soon became a serious
question. The go-to- church commu-
nifty would stand no such abomina-
ton in its midst, but it was feared
that any legal measures would be
looked upon as persecution, which
would only increase the evil. The
faithful, however, soon settled the
question themselves by emigrating to
Ohio, and thence to Nauvoo, Illinois,
where a furious mob made a quiet
protest against polygamy by shooting
Smith dead as he was trying to escape
through a rear window.
The printer who set nearly all the
type for the Mormon Bible is still liv-
ing and still occasionally stands be-
fore the "case." The books have
nearly all disappeared, but one is oc-
casionally found on the parlor table
OF some last-generation farmer. The
story that Macauly tried for several
years to buy copy is probably IN
true, for have met half dozen far
mers who would have sold me one
gladly, for cash or barter. DRYs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31
Making Allowances.

We were struck the other day by
the reply of musician TO friend
who asked him 10 play on piano
which was out of tune. S3me one
was present who had not before
heard the pianist. "Do play for US, !"
said the musicians friend, "Mr. Blank
will make allowances for the condl-
ton of the piano" snake allowan-
ces I" reptile the pianist, 81 have
heard that al my life, and it never
was and never will be true Nobody
makes allowances. If a pianist
plays on a bad piano, or tenor sings
when lie has sore throat,or an ora
tor gets out OF hls death bead to
make speech, the audience Is dis
appointed because he does not do his
best work, aad it carries away az
impression of the performance which
is likely to last for life time. It's
the same in housekeeping, and dress
ing, and business, and everything
else. People expect the best under
all circumstances. There is no such
thing as making allowances. y
"The Old Cabinet" Scri5ner for June.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31
A Cluster OF Golden Opinions for
THE
BRADBURY PIANO.

Have manufactured and in use over II ,090 instra
ments.
The peculiar charm of this Panois its adaptation to-
the human voice as an accompaniment owing to its
sympathetic, mellow. yet rich and powerful singing
tones.
Rs- From personal acquaintance with this firm,
ndorse them worthy of the fullest confidence OF
the public. We using the Bradbury Pianos in our
families, and they give entire satisfaction
Persons at distance need feel no hesitation 10
sending for their illustrated price list and ordering
from it, or to order secondhand Pianos or Organs.
They are reliable.
Mrs. q. S. Grant. Wash'g'n RevLB Bugbie CHM o,
Gen O. E. Babcock, DR. Reid, New York
Gen. Beiknap. Sec. War. DR. NJ Sims, Bait, Nd
Chief Justice s. 2. Chase DR. ii Ridgaway
Admiral p. Porter, Wash Philip Phillips, New York
Columbus Delano Sec Int. Rev Alfred Goodman,
p Creswell, Washin'n Rev J Goodman York
Rev II Tiffany, Wish n G Fischer Phila, Penn
Rob't Bonner, New York. Chaplain McCabe, Chicago
Grand Central Hotel, Y Rev J Kynett,
st. NicohIas Hotel, NJ Y Rev Daniel Curry, ID
Gen Howard Wash n Rev " ii DePuy. D
Bishop Jones, N Y Thomas Guard, Baltimore
Rev DR. john McClintock DR. Daniel Wise, New York
DR. James Cummins, Conn Sands-s st Church, Brooklyn
Rev w Nor Punshon, bond Bishop Merrill, st Paul
7 S Arthur, Philadelphia Bishop W Wiley
DR. John Chambers, Phila. RevJ lnsklp,
Atty-Gen Williams, Wash. Rev Luke Hitchcock, CHM
Rev j Warden, Chicago Rev Haven, Brooklyn
Rev " Hatfield Gins. Gen Alvord, Army.
DR. t De Witt Talmage Friend smith is a Method
list. but his pianos are all orthodox you ought to
hear mine talk and sing
Bishop Ames said: s'My Bradbury Piano is found
after test and trial. to equal to you pro-
missed. ana IS IN all respects IN rchness OF tome anu
singing qualities everything that could be desired.
''Yours truly,
Baltimore Nd Jan, 1874, Err ANES."
DR. Haven says MY Bradbury Piano coR'iu-
ues grow better every day, and myself and family
more ndmore in love with it;''
Bishop Simpson says: "After trial in his family for
years for beauty of finish and workmanship andspe
did quality of tone Bradbury cannot be equaled
DR. H Vincent "For family worship, social ga
therings the Sabbath schools and al kinds OF musical
entertainments give mo- in pref to all Others
the sweet-toned Bradbury Piano. 1t excels in sing
ing qualities =
Dr. James McCouley, Carlisle, Pa ''My Bradbury
is splendid"
The best manufactured; nted for six years,
Pianos let and rent applied if urchased monthly
instalmeats received for the same Ola pianos taken
in exchange; cash paid for the same Secondhand
pianos at great bargains from $50 to $500. Pianos
tuned and repaired.
Organs and melodeons toSabbath-schools aud church
supplied at liberal discount. Send for illustrated
price list,
FREEBORN GARRETTsON SMITH,
Late sup't for and Successor for William B. Bradbury
ii East l4h Street. ". ],
MANDATORY.
Corner Raymond and Wilonghdy Sts Brooklyn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31

'DD you never, asked transcend
entail young lady just three weeks
from Vassar, of the West Hill young
man, Did you never feel a vague, un>
restful yearning after the beyond ? a
wild, strange, impulsive longing and
reaching after the unattainable 2
And the West Hill man said he often
bad, last summer. a, such times as be
was trying to sera' ch square inch
full of hives. right be wen his
shoulder blades, i just out Of
reach of anything.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31
ESTATE-LEwIs

In Probate Grant County Court. In the matter o
the Estate Of William j. Lewis. deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of John @ Per-
kins, administrator of the estate of said deceased,
setting forth the amount Of personal estate that has
come TO his hands, and the DISPOSE ion thereof the
amount OF debts outstanding against said deceased.
and description of all the real estate OF which said
deceased died seized and the condition and value OF
the respective portions thereof and praying that
license be 10 him granted To sell all of the real
estate of said deceased for the payment Of valid claims
against tho said William Lewis. deceased, and II
appearing by said petition that there is not sufficient
personal in the hands Of said adm illustrator to
pay said debts and that it is necessary Ia order to
pay the same, sell the whole of said real estate
il is therefore ordered that all persons interested in
said estate appear before the Judge of this Court on
Tuesday, the Goth day of June, A. d., 1877. at one
o'clock, p. NJ, at the Court House in Lancaster, in
said county, then and there to show cause (if any
there bel why license should not be granted to said
John Perkins, administrator of said estate TO sell
said real estate according the prayer OF said petit
ton.
And it Is further ord rel that copy of this order
shall be Published for four successive weeks prior to
said day OF hearing, in the Grant Comfy HERALD a
weekly newspaper, printed and published at Lancas-
ter 10 said county and personally served on all per-
sons said estate residing In said county,
ut least fourteen days before said day of hearing.
By the Court,
WIN McGoNIGAL, County Judge.
Dated at Lancaster, Wis, the 10th day OF May, A
n 1877 1lw4
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ceoal Notices.
ESTATE NTH.

State Of Wisconsin. Grant County IS. Probate Office
Lancaster, May Il. A. D. 1877. In the matter Of
the Proof and Pryhat Of thu asst will aad testt.
nient OF Enos Smith deceased late of the County
Of Grant
Whereas instrument in writing purporting to
be tn last " IN aud Testament of Enos Smith,
deceased late OF the County Of Grant has been flied
in this office, and whereas application has beea made
by Jane Smith, praying that this same be proven
and admit 81 pr bate according to the laws OF this
Stat.
Therefore iii orlere that said Application be heard
before the Pr bate Office in the village of Lancas-
ter in said county Monday, the 18TH day Of June,
A. D.. 1877 at one o'clock. p
Ard It is further ordered that notice shall be given
to nj per interested in said Will oil the time and
place Of said hearing, by publication n the Grant
County HERALD, newspaper printed in said county,
for three successive weeks, each week prior to
the tire Of such hearing
By the Court.
ilw3 WI. McG0NIGAL, County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31
ESTATE ELLIS.

In Probate--Grant County Court In the matter OF
the estate OF Caleb Ellis, deceased.
On reading and fling the petition Of Charles
B4zinet of the county of Grant, representing among
County on the 18th day of April A D.,
1877, at Harrison, in the county OF Grant, died ntes.
tate, leaving goods. chattols and estate within
er is Creditor of said deceased, and praying that
administration of said estate be to George McFall,
granted.
Its ordered that said petition be heard before
the Judge of this court, Monday the 18th day of
June, A. D. 1871 at | o'clock p m at Lancaster,
in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to
the heirs of said deceased and to all persons inter
ested by publishing copy of this order for three
cessive weeks prior to said day of hearing in the
Grant County HERALD. weekly newspaper printed
and published at Lancaster r, in said County
Dated ut Lancaster, Wis, the Est day of May,
A. D. 1877. By the Court
WIN. McGoNIGAL
1lW3 County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31
Housekeeping IN the Time of Chau'
Ger.


Housekeeping was more OF a craft
aed q mystery than 1t Is at present.
When we look at the astonishing
cookery of our ancestors when we
note the intrepid manner in which
they put, CT told you to put, tit J
different ingredients into a dish or a
drink-we wonder where they found
time TO do it all. Turn TO an old re-
ceipt. book, and observe the easy in,
difference with which you are told, if
you want 8 tansy pudding or basin
of Cruel, to "Take" d score OF the
most impossible things in the world.
This. too, is to be gathered when
the moon is at the fail, and that when
the dew is on the grass; the witch
broth recipe in Macbeth is nothing
to it. The ladies must always have
been getting up at day break, or
watching the eclipses Of the moon,
or catching salamanders, or Tying up
marioram, sassafras, borage or mint !;
getting in benzoin, Eedoary, gum
this or gum the other, or else how
did they produce those astounding
b1luses and electuaries? Consider
next their baking, their brewing,
their picking, their preserving, their
spinning, their embroidery, their
knitting, their strengthening, their
midwifery, and other leechcraft.
And then think of this as a mystery
communicable by tradition and 9TH
erwise among women, but constitut-
ing a world of it's own, in which wo-
men were the queens. The Danes
introduced into England law or
regulation of the Scandnavians,
which made the wife really and tru-
ly a domestic queen. To Ter be-
longed the keys Of the household the
KEY of her board or store-room, the
key of her linen-chest, and the key
of her cupboard or corner of convon
fences and household implements If
the husband did not give her these
aud allow her to retain them, she
could claim and take them by force
Of law. To this day the wife is, we
are told,to be wholly supreme in the
department of the household. In
happy homes this supremacy is OF
little or no meaning; but in some
cases, if Utterly asserted and allow.
ed, it must prove very inconvenient
to the husband. A wife might, for
example, persist that linen was dry
when it was damp, or make bad tea
and coffee, or lock up the wine just
when it was wanted. In the time
of Chaucer there is DO doubt that the
line of separation between the func-
tions of the husband and the func-
tons of the wife was much more
strictly drawn than it is now. The
domestic society. as nucleus for
other social activities or functions
did not occupy an active place. nor
could it, in times when every house
was almost as often a heritage or hos
tel for the stranger as a home, to
say nothing of other matters. Hence
we have the man living much abroad
with his compeers, while the wife,
in world of her OVID, consorts with
her gossips, who constitute her court
or army of supporters, and they find
the ale. house convenient as BAN
queting-place.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31
ESIATE w ooLLEY.

In Probate, Grant County Court. In the matter of
the estate of John Wooley deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Orsamus Cole
administrator of the estate of John Wooey deceased
representing among othor things that he has fully
administered said estate and prayi ng that time and
place be fixed for examining and aowiog his account
OF his administration.
1t is ordered that said account be examined before
the Judge ofhis Court Tuesday the 5th day June
1877 next ensuing at o'clock p IN at this Probate
office at Lancaster, in said county
And il is further ordered, thst notice thereof be
given to all parsons interested by publishing copy
of this order for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing, in the Grant County Herald a
Weekly newspaper printed and Published at Lam
caster, in said county.
By the court
WIN. McG0NIGAL, County Judge
Dated az Lancaster Wis. the eth day OF Maya D.,
1871. 9w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31
ESTATE MCCARTNEY.

In Probate. Grant County Court. In the matter
of the estate of 0rris Mccartney, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Mrs. Harriet
NJ. Lisenm OF said county representing among other
things that Robert A. kilbourn of the Executors
OF .the last will and testament of said Orris Me-
Cartney deceased. departed this life May 18th 1873
that Lewis s. Reynolds, the surviving Executor OF
the last will of said Mccartney, has become insane
aud is inmate of the Hospital for the Insane
az Madison, Wisconsin; and that said Estate and
certain trusts created in and by said WILL have not
been fully carried out and settled ard praying that
said surviving Executor be removed from said trust
ard that administration de bonis with the will
annexed Of Estate Of sal deceased be to 0rrs b. Nc
CARNEY. ofCassville, In said county granted
1t ordered that said petition be heard before the
Judge OF this court Monday, the 4th day ofJune
1871 at O'Clock, p. At Lancaster in said Grant
County Ordered further that notice thereof be given
to the heirs OF said deceased and to all persons in
terested by pubshing copy OF this order for three
success i've Rs prior 10 said day Of hearing in the
q ant Comfy Herald weekly newspaper printed
ana inblshta at Lancaster 10 said county OF Grant
raled 1t Late aster, May, Tth 1877.
BY the court,
WM. McG0NIGAL
swS County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31
ESTATE Mccoy.

In Probate, Grant County Court Ia the matter o
the Estate of Char .es Mccoy deceased.
On reading and filing the petitions OF Joseph Book
present administration aud Of John NJ Chandler
formerly executor OF the estate of Charles Mccoy de
ceased, r.lresenting among other things that the,
have fully administered said estate, and praying tia
a time and place be fixed for examining and allowing
their accounts OF administration,
il ordered that said accounts be examined by tn,
Judge of this Count. Monday, the 18th day ofJune
next ensuing at o'clock this afternoon, al
tn prob office NJ Lancaster, in said county.
And it is further ordered that notice thereof be Civ
en- to all persons interested by publishing copy o
this order for thrse Successive weeks prior to
sale day of hearing ia the GRANT COUNTY HERALD
a weekly newspaper, printed and published at Ian.
caster, in sail county. By the Court,
WM. McGONIGAL,
County Judge.
Dated at I.1ncast +. the I'D day Of May. A. D
1871 1lw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31

WHAT HIS VISITS WERE LIKE
Your visits reminds re of the
growth of successful newspaper
said Uncle Jabez, leaning his chin
on his hand and CHANGING on William
Henry, who was sweet on Angelica.
why so, inquired William Henry.
Well, they commenced 90 a
weekly, grew TO be tri-weekly. and
have become daily, with a Sunday
supplement-
Yes said William Henry, braeing
up, 'And after we are married we will
sue an extra
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31

The Tribune corr spondent from
Arizona proclaims hat that Terri
tory must soon be tie mining region
OF the great Wes'. j the Colorad i,
river can Be turned from it's course
to irrigate The rather dry soil, be
thinks Arizona viii b a paradise. II
is being settled more rapidly than
any other section OF the West.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31
SUMMONS -RoBERrs.

Giro it Court, in and for Grant County, Wisconsin
Jane r. Roberts, Plaintiff sg sinst John s. Roberts
Defendant.
The Stateof Wisconsin to the Defendants here named
You are hereby summoned and required to an
the complaint in this action which said complain
10 filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of said County on the 10Th day of May 1871
and to serve copy of your to said complain,
on the subscriber at his office, in tie village OF
Lancaster, Grant county, Wisconsin, within twenty
days after the service hereof exclusive of tho day
such service; and if you fail to the said com
plant within the time Aforesaid the plaintiff in this
action will apply to the court for the relief demanded
in the complaint A. p. THOMPSON
Dated May le, 1877 PLAINTIFFS Attorney
lUw6 Lancas ter Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31
for Sale.
Farm for Sale.

The undersigned will sell his farm ~ miles north
east Of the village OF at. Hope, on the Woodman
and Boscobel road Said farm contains FAC acres ,of
which 1870 acres are under cultivation, the balance
pasture and good oak timber being watered by in
Vulnerable springs 1t is one of the best farms in
this part OF the country for raising stock There IS
good two story fra ne house, new 3Ox4U barn and
underground stable, and ali other necessary out
buildings Also, a good, thrifty orchard and small
fruits Of all kinds ia abundance, convenient to a
good school, churches and market for all KINDS OF
produce VIII be sold on easy terms. For parteu-
lars call on address CHRlS. STORM.
VT. Hope October II 5Zti
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31
Beeeher and the Bed-Clothes

Mr.. Henry Ward B echer has been
giving in Cincinnati, "reminiscences
of his early life in Ohio One of his
stories is this "The other day |
came through Londonville. Ohio,
and | was forcibly reminded of my
stay there when on my first trip out
West. We stopped late at night
and spent Sunday there There were
two coach-loads of US, and the little
two-story brick tavern was nearly
full when we arrived. The bess they
could ID for my brother Charles
and myself was to give US couple
Of shake downs in the dining room
We slept late Sunday morning but
finally waking up commenced TO
talk. | said Charles, I'll bet you |
can tell what they had for dinner at
this hotel yesterday w hat was
it p he asked. Roast beef Ireplied,
basing my judgment on stale sort
of odor that pervaded the room. No,
you're mistaken , sail h., baking his
head and shifting at the covering CT
his bed; lit was mutton We botn
stoulIy maintained our respective
propositions, and falling TO Wig or-
Gus smelling Of our bsd-el pthes,
found the landlord had given u u
uple Of tsble-cloths Tor bed preada,
ard Charl.s had got the m1tten
cloth and | the beef"
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FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned offers for sale the farm known as
the s'Dodge Farm" lying in the town of Beetown
consisting Of 1885, acres-al under good fence with
suitable buildings aud conveniently watered; Tic
acres under cultivation the remainder thrifty young
timber The farm is well situated as regards river
and railroad markets and is 81 miles midway be.
tween tie villages of Bloomington and Beetown
For further particulars enquire of CATHARINE +.
DODGE, Bloomington, or J. II. DODGE, Lancaster
January rs. 1877. 46tf
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Farm for Sale.

will sell my farm Of 200 acres, situated on the
Military Ridge road. miles east of Mt Hope.
About 100 acres under cultivation, balance timber
land. Good log house, frame granary log stables,
good bearing orchard, small fruits in abundance, on
the premises. Several good springs thereon The
property is situated conveniently to school
house and churches Will be sold cheap for cash, or
half cash and balance to suit purchaser
j.. LINGSLEY.
Mt Hope. Wis, june 20, 1876 l7tt
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SPANLEY's last letter furnishes a
reason for his remaining so long at
Ujiji, in Africa. He says the men
and women of that place gambol
about in state of absolute nudity
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31

A new railroad, called the Fond
da Lac, Wausu, and Lake Superior
was Incorporated in Wisconsin Sat-
urday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-31
One Hundred Dollars Reward

To anyone that will sell 305 of land. 260
in crop and as of timber; situated in the town
of Fenumore, 3M miles southwest of Fennimore
Center, section 81 town 6. range west; within Il
mile of a school house; two and p miles from Ms.
Ida church, and two miles from Mt Zion church;
two good dwelling houses thereon, lSx30 the
other lSx24; two barns l6x30 and l6x24; two wagon
sheds l6x30 each; one log house 16x22 Two young
bearing orchards. Two wells l25 Dbl oistern
one falling artesian we'll. TO be sold at $50
per loft BAXTER BROTHERS.
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Village PrOp erty for Elk
change.

have in tho village of Lancaster, near the NJ e.
Church, house and two lots of ground-good gar
den lot, stable etc, which woG.d exchange tor a
small farm for part OF a stock of goods.
g r. WALKER.
Lancaster, January A. 1877. "a 43tf
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Ex-Gov SEYMOUR says that there
is more nutritious food in an acre Of
water well stocked with fiji than fin
the best wheat growing farm in the
state.