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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
The Answer.

OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK OF GRANT COUNTY
LANCASTER. Wis, April 50, lS77.i
To the Editor of the HERALD;
Several weeks since the above arti.
Gle appeared in the columns of your
paper and should have given it at
tention at once had not other bust
ness prevented.
ID refers to the law which read
"The Board of Supervisors Of eac
county shall, when they levy the
county school tax for each year, add
thereto and apportion among the
towns, cities and villages Of said
county an amount sufficient to pay
the compensation of the County Sup.
erintendent of Schools for such
county,"
Apportion how? The Attorney Cen
eral says, In the same manner as the
school fund.- which is made to the
respective towns in which public
schools have been maintained the
number of months prescribed by law
= according to the number of chill
dren in each town over the age of
and under the age of 90 years. AL
low me to give you the whole of the
taxes as apportioned in the towns in
question for the year 1875.
State. County. Co school. Sup. Salary.
wyalrsng. siss ga. ss57.55. sl4473. s222o.s
Patch Grove. SeoO5. 709ls 1916. aI.l2.
The apportonment Of the State
and county tax is based upon
the valuation of property the
County School and County Superin-
tendent's salary upon the number of
scholars. / have before me the Coun-
ty Superintendent's report from
which it appears that Wyalusing had
353 scholars and Patch Grove $40.
Now, it your correspondent will make
the proper application of the law to
the figures above given, think they
will not be found disproportionate and
3D." will discover that the question
is answered by "more scholars and
that the value of property and "less
school houses" has nothing to do, un
der the law, with the apportionment
of the County Superintendent salary
tax. Very Respectfully,
FLETCHER s. KIDD,
County Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10

A SHORT time ago the decision of
the Supreme Courtin Canada unseat-
ed a member of Parliament because
it was shown that his election had
been procured by the Catholic
priests, who threatened with eter-
nal damnation all those who voted
against him. Now the Quebec bish-
ops publish pastoral letter deplor-
ing the judgment of the Supreme
Court and declaring that "electoral
laD invades the rights of the Catholic
Church. "The New York Observer
says: "if justice be done, the same
prison will receive cardinals and
bishops and priests who exercise the
right of ecolesiactica intimidation,
as is opened for the demagogues
who bride or fight or threaten for
the purpose of Influencing elections.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
ESTATE--DoDGE.

Lancaster, April 20, 1877. In the matter OF the
Proof and Rrobate of the last will and testament OF
Jeremiah E. Dodge deceased. late OF the County OF
Grant.
Whereas an instrument in writing purporting to
be the last will and testament Of Jeremiah &C. Dodge de-
ceased late of tho county OF Grant has been filed p this
Office and whereas pcation has been made by Rachel
NJ Dodge praying that the same BIO proven aud admit
ted to probate according TO the laws OF this State,
Therefore IL is ordered that said application be
heard before me at the Probate Office, in the village
of Lancaster in said county, Monday, the 2ist day
OF May, A. ID. 1877. at O'clock, p. IN.
And il is further ordered that notice shall be given
to all persons Interested in said VIII OF the time and
place of said hearing by publication in the Grant
County HERALD, weekly newspaper printed ut Ian
caster, In said county, for three successive weeks
once each week prior to the time Of such hearing.
By the Court
Tvs WIN. McG0NIGAL, County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
The decision of Ludpe Schaeffai

The decision of Judge Schaeffer,
announced in the divorce case of
Ann Eliza VS.. Brigham Young, places
the fair but unfortunate plaintiff in
an unpleasant pred in tho
eyes of law and OF society. 1t is
held that there was no marriage be-
tween the parties, and that Ann
Eliza is not entitlc to decree of
divorce. For the mental service,
which she rendered INTO the Proph-
OF during the year. of their joint
polygamous career as man and
wife de fdcto she would be entitled
to recover a reasonable compensa-
ton; but, as she hasalready received
In the form of alimony during
the tendency of the litigation, q
sum in excess of the value OF her SER
vices as shown in the proof, she
has exhausted her legal claim upon
Brigham's estate; and must look to
the the law for no further consola-
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
The Telephone
From the Burlington Hawk.ye.

They have telephone up at old
Mr.. Mardigan's out on North Hill,
and one evening last week, after
they had been amusing themselves
with it in the parlor, it was left on
with it's connections. Young Mr..
Posonby called to see Miss Arethusia
that evening. They had been sit
ting silent for come time, and young
Mr.. Posonby had just taken her
hand and said, with a soft, tender,
imprisoned intonatiop, "Arethusia,
each glittering star that gems the
lambieDt sky, each golden-circled,
soft eyed houri of the" and just
then the telephone spoke up, in the
big bass voice of old Mr.. Mardigan:
by jocks, Maria, Pm about tired of
sleeping in night-shirt ripped from
the tail to the back of the neck, that
hangs on fellow like a pinafore~
I've spoke about this often enough,
aud if there amt enough women
around here TO mend one night shirt,
I'm going to sleep in coffee sacKI'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
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THE
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ss- From personal acqu aiutauce with this rm, we
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Persons at distance need feel no hesitation in
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
ESTATE THOMAS.

State of Wisconsin. Grant County, S. Probate Office
Lancaster, April 80, A. D. 1871. In the matter OF
the Proof aud Probate OF the last will and testa-
ment of Hannibal Thomas, deceased, late of the
County Of Grant.
Whereas an instrument in writing purporting to
be the last i'll and Testament OF HDnnibal Thomas,
deceased late OF the County OF Grant, has been filed
10 this Office and whereas application has been made
by James Thomas, praying that the same be proven
and admitted to probate, according TO the laws OF this
State
Therefore, tits ordered that said application be heard
before the Probate 0ico, In the village Of Laneas
ter, in said county, Tuesday, the I'D day Of May
A. d.. 1877, ut one O'Clock, M
And it is further ordered that notice shall be given
to all persons interested in said win Of the time and
place OF said hearing, by publication in the Grant
County HERALD, a newspaper printed In said county,
for three successive weeks, each week prior to
the time of such hearing
BY the Court,
Tvs. WIN. McGONIdAL, County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
ADMINIsTRAToRs-sAIE

In Probate--Grant County Court. In tho matter OF
the Real Estate Of Frederick SchwifKe deceased
Notice Is hereby given. that by virtue and IN pur-
suarce Of an order OF License, made 80 said matter
on 18th day Of December A, D. 1870 by the Coun-
ty Court Of said County the undersigned, Charles
Baldt administrator said deceased will the 9th
day OF May ID. 1877, at 10 O'Clock. in the forenoon
of said day. the premises offer for sale at public
vendue the following described lands. to-wit; Ell
NE or Section ", Town 0, Range !, west in the town
of Wingville, Grant County, Wis.
The terms Of sale will be made known at the time
Of sale.
Dated at Lancaster, this Sab day Of April. A. D.,
1877. CHAS. " BALDT,
Administrators OF the estate Of Frederick schw.tzr,
deceased 5w4
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Ceaal Notifies.
-ESTATE--LAMsoN.

X z T
In Probate Grant County Court. In the matter Of
the estate OF Origin Lamson ecessed.
On reading and nling tho petition Of doodpe
Lamsou Executor Of the estate OF Origin Lamson
deceased, representing among other things,
hat he has fully administered said estate, and
praying that time and place be fixed for examining
and allowing his account of his administration.
1t il ordered that said account be examined by th
Judge of this Court, Monday the 28th day OF May
noon, at the Probate office at Lancaster, In said
county.
And 10 10 further ordered, that notice thereof be
given TO all persons interested by publishing copy
of this order for three successive weeks prior TO said
day of hearing in the Grant County Herald, weekly
newspaper, printed aud Published At Lancaster, In
said county BY the Court
YM. Mca0NidAL. County Judge,
Dated Lancaster the 30th day OF April A. D. 1877.
Sw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
ESTATE HIMAN.

In Probate-Grant County Court. In tho matter Of
the estate Of John Himan, deceased.
0nreading and filing the petition OF Catharine
Himan, ofthe county Of Grant representing among
other things that John Hman, late OF the County Of
Grant, Wisconsin, the 7th day of March, A D.
1877 at the said county Of Grant, died intes.
tate, leaving goods, ehattsls and estate within
il the widow of said deceased and praying that
administration of said estate be TO George Cabania
Vim. A Wilson and Robert A. Wilson, granted.
1t is ordered that said petition bs heard before
the Judge of this court, on Monday the.2Id day Of
May, A. d. 1877, at I O'Clock T.. m, At Lancaster,
in said county.
Ordered further. that notice thereof be given to
the heirs OF said deceased, and 10 all persons inter
Grant County HERALD, weekly newspaper printed
aud Published at Lancaster, In said County.
Dated at Lancaster, Wis. tho sd day of April.
A. ID. 1877. BY the Court
WN. McG0NI0AL.
TVS County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10

A SYRACUSE IN. Y.) undertaken
advances the singular theory that
the steady decrease in death which
has been for sometime noticed
throughout the country, is due to
the hard times. There is more force
tn this, than at first appears, since
people are now compelled, by force
of circumstances, to indulge in fewer
luxur:es and live upon rational diet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
ESTATE -BRowN.

In Probate, Grant CoEnty Court. In the matter Of
the estate of Levi Brown deceased
On reading and filing the petition Of Cyrus Alex
audsr, administrator of the estate Of Levi Brown,
deceased, representing among other thiogs that he
has fully administered said estate and praying that
time and place be fixed for examining and allowing
his account OF his administration,
1t Ia ordered that said be examined BY the
Judge of this Court Tuesday the 22d day Of May,
the probate office al Lancaster ia said county.
And 1t is further ordered that thereof be Civ
to all persons interested. By publishing copy Of
this order for three successive weeks prior to
sale day Of hearing, In the GRANT COUNTY HERALD.
a weekly newspaper, printed and published at Lam
caster, In said county BY the Court,
VA. McGONTGAL,
County Judge
Dated at Lancaster the sd day OF April. A. d {.
1877. Tvs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
SUMMONS -MERRrrr ct al.

State Of Wisconsin Circuit Court for Grant County
Warren Gates Plaintiff, against Solomon J
Merritt. and NJ. T. Merritt, his wife defendant.
The State Of Wisconsin 70 the above named defend
ant.
lou are hereby summoned and required 90
the comp iaint in this action which haa been filed in
the office Of the Clerk az Lancaster Ia said county
this day and serve copy fyour answer the
subscribers at their oce 10 Lancaster In said County
within twenty days sitter the service hereof exclusive
of the day of such service and you fail TO
this complaint aforesaid the plaintiff will apply "a
the Court for the relief demanded In the complaint
Witnesses the Honorable NJ. Nj. COthrun, Judge Of
dCourt at Lancaster in said County this 18th day
offebrnary, A. 1871.
BARBER & CLEMENTsoN,
5w6 Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned offers for sale the farm known as
the "Dodge Farm" lying in the town of Bee town
consisting Of 1884 acresall under good fence with
suitable buildings and conveniently watered Ito
under cultivation, the remainder thrifty young
timber. Tho farm is well situated regards river
and railroad aTkets and Is 31S miles midway be-
tween the villages of Bloomington and Beetown.
For further particulars enquire of CATHARISE z.
DODGE, Bloomington, j. Il. D0DG Il, Lancaster.
January 26 1877. 46tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
Gor Sale.
Farm for Sale.

The undersigned will sell his farm, ~ miles north
east Of the village Of Mt. Hope, on the Woodman
and Boscobel road Said farm contains 24U acres,o
which 1870 acres are under cultivation, the balance
Vulnerable springs 1t is one o. the best farms In
this part Of the country for raising stock Tnere Is
u good two story frame house, new 3Ox4V barn and
underground stable, and all other necessary out
buildings. Also, good, thrifty orchard and small
fruits of all kinds In abundance, convenient 70
good school, churches, and market for all KINDS OF
produce. VIII DO sold on easy terms. For partlcu-
lars call on address CHklS. STORM.
~ gnna 0etobsr 81 3ztf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
One Hundred Dollars Reward

To anyone that will sell 305 acres of land. 260 acres
in crop and IS of timber; situated in the town
of Fennimore, 35z miles southwest of Fennimore
Center section 80 town @, range west; within "a
mile of a school house, two and "a miles from Mt
Ida church and two miles from Mt. Zion church;
two good dwelling houses thereon, one $780, the
other 1924 two barns 1890 and 16x24; two wagon
sheds I6x30 each one log house 16x22. Two young
bearing orchards Two wells; 1876 Dbl cistern
never falling artesian we'll. To be sold at $50 0
per acre. loft BAXTER BROTHERS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
Farm for Sale.

will sell my farm OF 200 acres situated on the
Military Ridge road. miles east OF Mt Hope.
About 100 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 near to school
house and churches. VIII be sold cheap for cash. or
half cash and balance to suit purchaser.
J. A. KINGSLEY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
ESTATE-BAILIE.

In Probate, Grant County Court. 10 the matter Of
The Estate of Thomas Battle deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF Joseph Baiie aud
E H. Boran, Executors of the estate Of Thomas Baltic
deceased representing among other things that they
have fully administered said estate and praying that
and place be liked for examining and allowing their
aeeo unit Of thier administration.
Ii IL ordered that said account be examined by the
Judge Of this Court, Monday. the 2Sth day of May
1877 ensuing at O'Clock la the afternoon at
the Probate Office at Lancaster, In said county.
And IL is further ordered that notice thereof by given
all persons Interested by Publishing copy of this
order for three successive weeks prior to said day
hearing, in the Grant County Herald, n weekly
newspaper printed and published ut Lancaster in said
county. BY the Court.
WILLIAM McGoNIGAL, County Judge
Dated at Lancaster, Wisconsin, the Both day Of
April, A. D., 1877. Sw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
CUMMONS.-RoBERTs.

Giro it Court, in and for Grant County, Wisconsin
Jane r, Roberts Plaintiff. against John s. Roberts
Defendant.
The Stateof Wisconsin to the Defendants here named
You hereby summoned and required to an
the complaint inths action which said complaint
will be filed in the Office of the Clerk OF the Circuit
Court Of said County On the 10th day OF may 1877,
and to serve q copy If your TO said complaint
on the subscriber at bis Office, in the village of
Lancaster Grant county, Wisconsin, within twenty
days after the service hereof exclusive of the day
such service; and IL you fail to the said
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 April 80, 1877 Plaintiffs Attorney,
8w8 Lancaster, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
Stock Farm in Iowa for Sale.

-Four hundred and eighty bestquality Of land,
at the new county seat OF Calhoun County, Iowa
railroad la operation, and half mile from the
site of the proposed depot One hundred and twenty
five acres improved. Price SIS per Good TERMS
win take stock Of goods in part or whole payment
Address at once for full particulars
IT. WALKER,
January, 4. 1877. l34-43tf1 Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10
UNFAIR.
To the Editor of the HERALD:

To the Editor of the HERALD:
Not long since you published the apportion-
ment of the tax to tho several towns in the
county arranged by Mr.. Kidd for the wear
1876, and asked the people TO inspect it. Hav-
ing looked the matter all over carefully, ex :
amined the school code clearly, allowed every
construction to be put on the law as is pros
vided (sse laws of 1870. page III, See e7) to
meet the salary of County Superintendent,
my construction is that the County Board of
Supervisors shall ascertain the amount of
county school tax for the year. Then thew
shall add to this whatever the salary of the
Superintendent may be; likewise the amount
necessary to defray the printing expenses.
Then apportion the amount among the several
towns according to their tax valuation, to de
fray county expenses. The way the thing now
stands, as the figures show, Patch Grove is
paying county tax to the amount of $709 3,
and pays to defray the expenses of the School
superintendent, :$2l.l2. The town of Wya-
lusng pays county tax to the amount of
1857 90, and pays to defray expenses OF
School Superintendent, $22 20-l.OS more
than Patch Grove and only pays about one
hall as much county tax as Patch Grove.
Wyalusing has not as many school districts as
Patch Grove; the latter having eight school
districts, one graded school with two or three
teachers, and Wyalusing having seven dis
tricts. The school Superintendent hardly if
ever comes to the town of Wyalusing Patch
Grove receives full share OF his duties as he
holds his examinations there Now what is
wanted is to know in what way the amount OF
the School superintendent salary is appor-
toned among the several towns Is il be-
cause we are poor have more children and
less school houses, pay unfair and mol
equal taxes d.
Wyalusing, March IA, 1877.
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Village Property for Elk
change.

have in the village Of Lancaster, near the NJ. e.
Church. house and two lots of ground-good gar
don lot, stable, etc, which would exchange for
small farm OF for part OF a stock Of goods.
q T. WALKER.
Lancaster, January 4, 1877. 34-43tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-10

Cdl 10,
Rings,
Curls,
Or wash for their features,
TO buy any odd thing,
Or sell any odd thing;
Cats,
Rats,
Mats,
Flats,
Bats,
Pantaloons. Hats,
Resplendent cravats,
Mutton or Beef,
Financial Relief,
Stocks,
Clocks,
Locks,
Socks,
Portmanteau or Box,
Pig, Sheep or Ok,
Or even a Beau
Then in a trice,
Take the advice,
Written below
ADVERTISE
IN Till GIANT COUNTY HERALD
Aught,
To be Bought,
Silver or Gold,
Merchants Sold,
Goods at Appraise,
Opening Days,
To announce;
Houses or Acres,
Butchers or Bakers,
Boats,
Votes,
Dress, Skirt or Flounce,
A Cure for Disease,
A handy Valise,
A Muslin Chemise,
Cheese,
Teas,
Bees,
Peas,
Or are prone
To make known
Your Store,
Hosiery,
Dry Goods,
Upholstery,
Picnics,
Excursions,
Knick- Knacks,
Diversions,
Clothes ready made,
Increase of Trade,
Goals, Coke and Wood,
Pictures,
Lectures,
All kinds of food,
Works on Theology,
Magic, Astrology,
Wealth or Felicity,
World wide Publicity,
Flags,
Bags,
Rags,
Mays,
Dress-Shirts and Collars,
Almighty Dollars,
Houses to Rent,
Store, Tenement,
Cash to be Lent,
Cash to be Spent,
Scent,
Tent,
Roman cement,
Gro
Read the advice
Far beyond price
Written below
DVERTISE
In THE
GRANT COUNTY HERALD.
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