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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

"No JEFF DAVIS IN Hrs. During
the discussion in the House of the
bill placing veterans OF the Mexican
war upon the pension list, Regan, ex-
rebel Postmaster General, offered an
amendment asking that no Mexican
veterans should be barred from en-
joying the privileges of this bill on
account of his disloyalty during the
late rebellion, Gen. Rusk jumped to
his feet at this suggestion. "But,
said be, with yell, "that would put
jeff Davis on the pension list. He
was in the service in Mexico. Do
you want to see jeff Davis on the
pension list p eyes," said Regain.
"WelI, ! DON'T" said Rusk, "no JEFF
Davis in mine, if you please" and so
the amednment was rejected.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

A young woman recently answer
ed an advertisement for 8 dining
room girl, and the lady of the house
seemed pleased with her. But before
engaging her there were some ques-
tons to ask. "Suppose," said the
iady,"now only suppose, understand,
that you were carrying piece OF
steak from the kitchen and by acct
dent should let it slip from the plate
to the floor, what would you do in
such a case ?" The girl looked the
lady square in the eye for moment
before asking. ais 1t private family
or are there boarders ?" "Boarders,"
answered the lady. "Pick it up and
put it back on the plate,' firmly re-
piled the girl. She was engaged
SATURDAY. NiQht.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

GUMMONS-ARMsTRoNG

In Circuit Court for Grant County, Wisconsin. Anne
s. Blackney and Julia A. Pittam plaintiffs, against
Catharine Thole John G. Manemann, Margaret j..
Armstrong and the unknown owners of the west
half of the northeast quarter, and the northwest
quarter of the southeast quarter, of section II,
Town l north, of Range west, in Grant County,
Wisconsin, Defendants.
1t appearn to me by the affidavit of Anne s. Backney,
da ed December 20 1876 and fl led in this action that
the said Margaret J. Armstrong, resident
of THIS state, that the said Margaret j. Armstrong If
living, owns an undivided one-sxteenth OF the land
above described in fee simple and if she be dead then
her unknown heirs devisees own said interest in
said land, that il is unknown to the plaintiffs, and
after dill GENT inquiry they have not been able to
certain whether said Margaret j. Armstrong, be liy
ing de nd, where che last resided, who would
be her heirs devisees be dead That this action
is brought for the partition of said land and that the
said Margaret j. Armstrong, or If she be dead, then
her unknown heirs devisees necessary parties
thereto.
Now, therefore upon motion of Barber and cement
son. plaintiffs attorneys, it is ordered that the said
Margaret j. Armstrong and IL she be dead. her n
known heirs devisees and all parties interested in
the above described premises, whereof partition Is
sought in this actieu, be- and they hereby re-
plant, therein which is filed in the office of the clerk
of said court at Lancaster. in sad county, by the
Goth day of January, 1871 or in default thereof the
plaintiffs may apply to the court for the relief de-
mandsd in the complaint and that this order be pub
lished in the Grant County Herald, weekly newspa-
per- published at Lancaster in said county, Tor four
]. I. MILLS,
Dated December 90, 1876. C42w41 Circuit Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

The following incident occurred
during a general review of the Aus
trian cavalry few months ago: Not
fer from 10000 cavalry were in line,
a little child - girl - Of not more
than four years, standing in the front
row of pectators-either from fright
or some other cause, rushed out in
to the open field just as a squadron
of hussars came sweeping around
from the main body. They made
the detour for the purpose of saluting
the Empress. whose Garage was
drawn up in that part of the parade
ground. Down come the flying
squadron, charging at a mad gallop-
down directly upon the child. The
mother was paraly as were others
for there could be no rescue from the
line of spectators. The Empress ut
tered a cry of horror, for the child's
destruction seemed inevitable, and
such terrible destruction, the tramp
ling to death by thousand iron
hoofs. Directly in their way was the
little one, another instant must seal
its doom-when a stalwart hussar,
who was in the front line, without
Stacking his speed or loosening his
hold, threw himself over by the side
of his horses Leck, seized and lifted
the child, and placed 1t in safety
upon his saddle-bow and this he
did without changing his pace or
breaking the correct alignment OF
The squadron. Ten thousand voices
hailed with rapturous applause the
gallant deed, and other thousands
applauded when thoy knew. Two
women there were who could only
sob forth their gratitude in broken
accents, the mother and the En-
press. A proud and happy moment
must it have been to the hnssar
when his Emperor, taking from his
own breast the highly enameled
cross of tho order of Maria Theresa,
hung it upon the breast of his brave,
and gallant trooper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01
The Man Who Owns a River.


A man from the Northern tier of
counties reached Detroit day or two
ago to secure high legal advice as to
whether he could oblige Congress to
make an appropriation OF $4,000 to
clear the mouth of small river which
crosses his land and empties intoLake
Huron. If the mouth of the river was
cleared and dredged he would build a
wood dock, aud was willing to call a
part of his river the "high seas" if
Congress would foot the bill.
"She ought to do it," he urged
speaking of Congress. "Wood is pro-
duced, and the more produce sent to
market the richer we all become"
The lawyer advised him to get up
petition.
mo good" replied the man. There
are only two men around there who
can write, and one has boils on him
and is mad all the time, and the other
I've got to lick as soon as ! get home
for throwing clubs at my dog"
He was then advised to write to the
member of Congress from his district.
"No good" he replied again. Hes
proud, and stuck up, and stingy, and
he's down on me because | can jump
seventeen inches further than he
can"
"You might go to Washington and
lobby the Improvement through Con-
gress," suggested the lawyer.
Cost too much," was the prompt
reply. "There's the river, and it's
the business of Congress to run after
me, if it wants il"
"Well, / don't know how you can
fix it, unless you work through the
customary channel continued the
lawyer, I've given you the best adj
vice cam
/ can't wait for Congress to fool
around protested the man.
Then you will have to make the
improvement YOURSELF
Il am not able.
The lawyer sighed as he leaned
back, and the man put on his hat and
rose up, saying:
Would it be best to appeal the
case? p
'What case? Why, you haven't any
case,'
Haven't Ell Perhaps | am fool !?
When throw away another SO for
legal advice, you may call me a luna
tic!'
Five minutes later he was seen
talking with policeman on the cor
ner, and was heard to say:
IF Congress saw you walking
around there with your club, kinder
scowling and looking sideways, she'd
see that / was backed. I'll give you
$40 month and found =
And the policeman was heard to
reply;
Seems like clear case to me, but
Tn great on writs of replevin. I'd
go up to Justice Alley if were you
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

IN the wild country of Buenos
Ayres, in South America, many man
who is very rich in cattle has not
a bed in his house, and is too indiffer-
emf or too lazy to shear the wool from
his sheep to spread on the ground be-
meath him. He may own thousand
oxen and horses, and perhaps many
thousand sheep, but he has not a
chair in his house. Toe skull of an
OK furnishes a seat which he thinks
is plenty good enough, and a horn is
his cup.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

The Carrollton, No, Journal says
that the farmers of that state have
discovered an infalIible cure for
what is commonly termed "hog-
Cholera" but which proves not to be
cholera at all. Upon examination
of hogs which died of "cholera, :"
their stomachs proved to be perfor.
ated with worms, and that strych-
nine administered in sufficient doses
in Stops will invaribly kill the worms
and restore the hogs to their usual
health. This remedy is being used
extensively with beneficial results.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

But few people out side the sugar
trade have any idea of its magnitude.
The exports Of cane sugar from pro-
ducing countries to the consuming
markets reached, last year the surpris.
ing aggregate of, 100000 tons, while
the yield of beet root sugar amounted
to 1917, 623, or total production of
raw sugar reaching the enormous
quantity of 3,457, 1928 tons. This year
as is well known, the production is
considerably less.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

Every day Gov. Hayes can be found
in his office quietly transacting his
business, seemingly regardless that
the eyes of millions of people, not
only in this country, but all over the
world, are looking at him as the COM
ing man. He is easily accessible,
plain and unostentatious, has hearty
word for all, and is winning golden
opinions alike from friend and foe
Columbus Cor Cleveland Leader.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01
DROOF OF EMBELLISHMENTS.

OI Z INs
State Wisconsin. Grant County, ss Probate ONCE
Lancaster, January IS, A D. 1871 In the matter
of the Preof and Probate of the Last viii and Tes-
lament of Francis LaRgemeer deceased, late Of the
County of Grant.
Whereas, an instrument in writing, purporting 10
be the Last Will and Testament of Francis Ian emeier
deceased late of the County of Grant, has been fled
in this Office; and whereas, application has been
made by John II. Stohmeier. praying that the same
be proven and admitted to probate according TO the
laws of this State.
Therefore, it is ordered that said application be
heard before at the Probate Office ia the villa &c
of Lancaster in said county on Tuesday the goth day
of February A. D. 1877, at one o'clock D, M
And it is further ordered that notice shall be given
to all persons interested ia said Will of the time and
place Of hearing by publication in the GRANT COUNTY
HERALD, newspaper printed in said county for three
successive weeks, each week. prior to the time
of such hearing BY the Court
WM. MoGONTGAL,
43w3 County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

Nasty attended the 9Th of January
meeting IN Ohio, and, after listening
to the war talk of the Democrats,
pensively remarked "Its singler
how many ablishnists are alive and
with good apetites, which these bold
men might hev killed twelve years
ago. But we are alluz missin our
best opportunities"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01
GUMMONS-HITE-BECKER.

Circuit Court in and for Grant County, Wisconsin
Elizabeth Day, plaintiff, against Edward Hite and
Mary Ann Hite and G Becker, Defendants.
The State of Wisconsin to the Defendants here
named
You are hereby summoned and required TO answer
the complaint in this action which is filed IN the
office Of the Clerk of the said Circuit Court
in Lancaster Wisconsin, and to serve copy of your
answer to said complaint ON the subscribers, at
their Office. in the village of Lancaster. in said
County, within twenty days after the service here
Of exclusive of the day of such service and il
you fail TO answer the said complaint within the time
aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the
court for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated December 20, 1876,
BUSHNELL & CLARK, Plaintiffs Attorneys,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

State of Wisconsin. Grant County 49, Probate Office
Lancaster, January 23 1877. In the matter OF the
Proof and Probate of the last will and testament of
Elizabeth Ernst, deceased. late of Grant county
Whereas instrument in writing purportjng to
be the last viii and Testament of Elizabeth Ernst de-
late of the county of Grant, been lied 10 this
office. and whereas application hasbeen made by Jo-
seph Ernst praying that the be proven and admit
ted to probate according TO the laws of this State,
1t is ordered that said application be heard
before me at the Probate Office, in Lancaster in
said county, on Monday the 10th day OF February A.
d. 1877. at O'Clock in the afternoon of SAID day.
And il is further ordered, that notice shall he given
to all persons interested ia said Will of the time and
place of said hearing. by publication in the Grant
County HERALD, a weekly newspaper printed at Ian
caster. in said county, for three successive weeks
each week, prior to the time of such hearing
By the Court,
46w3 VIM. McG0NIGAL, County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

According to the annual circular of
4. G. Dunn 81 Co., mercantile agency
the business failures in the United
States for 1876 were 1902, against
7,74o in 1875. The total liabilities of
these failures were, in 1875, $191,1l7,-
1867 in 1875, 1901 ,060,2 Of the
failures last year, 100 were in Chicago
amounting to $9,l64 200.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01
ESTATE-RoHL.

In Probate-Grant County Court. Ia the matter of
the Estate of Sophia Bohi. deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Jacob BOIL,
of Boscobel, Grant county representing among other
things, that Sophia Bohi late Of Fenninore in Grant
county the 18th day of April, A. D. 1873, at Town
of Fennimore, Grant county, died intestate, leav-
ing goods. cbattes and estate within this State and
County and that said petitioner is eldest of said
deceased, and praying that administration of said
estate be to Martin Dewitt granted
1t is ordered that said petition be heard before the
Judge of this Court Monday, the 18th day of Feb
iuary, A. d. 1877, at one 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 interested
by publishing copy Of this order fer three successive
weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Grant
County HERALD. weekly newspaper printed and pub
lished at Lancaster, in said County.
Dated at Lancaster Wis.,, the 22d day of February,
A, d. 1877. By the Court,
WI. McG0NIGAL,
46w3 County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

IL the elevated regions of the inte-
rior of Africa, where there are no
dense primeval forests, extensive
swamps and pestilential jungles, cows
and horses show no signs of infection
or poisoned state of the blood,
They flourish in uncounted herds.
And in those regions men are healthy
vigorous and intelligent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

OWING TO the action of the waves
the great pyramidal rock overhang
ing the shore of Lake Superior, a few
miles east of Silver Islet, has fallen
The Peak was column of granite,
measuring at its base 100 feet in cir
conference and rising to the height
of $50 feet,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01
EXECUTORS-SALE.

In Probate-Grant County Court. In the matter of
the Real Estate of Peter Clayton deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue and in pur-
suance of order of License, made in said
matter, the twentieth day of November, A. D.,
1876, by the County Court of said County the under
signed executors ofsaid deceased, WILL Thursday.
the first day of February, A. D.. 1877, at o'clock
in the afternoon of said day. at the late residence of
the deceased upon the premises hereinafter described
offer for sale at public vendue, the following des-
crbed land to-wit The east half of the northwest
quarter and the north half of the northeast quarter
and the east half of the southwest quarter, and the
northwest quarter of the northwest quarter, of Sec
the northeast quarter of section twenty three (23
and the west half of the southwest quarter of
tion thirteen 3), all in five (5) north of range
two (2) west, in Grant County, Wisconsin. Said
land will be sold altogether or in parcels.
The terms sale of will be stated at said hour and
place.
Dated this I'd day of January. A. D. 1877.
JOHN F. CLAYTON WILLIAM HOPPER,
Executors of the last will of Peter Clayton, deceased
Il III
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01
SUMMONS.

Circuit Court, in and for Grant County, Wisconsin
Deborah johnson, Plaintiff, against William Wat
son and Hannah Jane Watson his wife, Defendants.
The State of Wisconsin to the Defendants here named
You are hereby summoned and required to
swer the complaint in this action, which IS
fled in the Office of the Clerk of the above named
Court, at Lancaster, Wisconsin and to serve a copy
of your answer to said complaint the sub
scribers at their Office in the village of Lancaster
said county within twenty days after the service
hereof exclusive of the day Of such service and if
you fail to the said complaint within the time
aforesaid the Plaintiff in this action will apply to
the court for the relief demanded In the said COM
plant.
BUSHNELL CLARK,
Plaintiff s Attorneys.
Dated January 3D. 1877. I3w6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

THE last words OF Lucille Western
were : crest at last" Among the
floral gifts at her funeral was one
from her former husband, Mr.. James
81. Meads, with the above words in
wrought,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

BALTIMORE, Jan. 24-Prof. Rich
ard Somers Smith, aged So years,
chief of the Department of Drawing
at the Naval Academy, died suddenly
at Annapolis of heart disease. He
was a graduate Of West Point, and
formerly President of Girard College,
PHILADELPHIA.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01
ESTATE-NEEDHA

In Probate. Grant County Court In the matter of
the estate of Mary Needham, deceased
On reading and filing the petition of James Heath
cote, of the County of Grant, representing among
other things that Mary Needham late of the county
Of Grant. on the oath day of December A d 1875 at
the county of Grant, Wisconsin, died intesate eav
ing goods, chattes aud estate within the State nd
county and that the said petitioner is an Uncle of
said deceased, and praying that administration IF
said Estate be to said James Heathcote granted
1t is ordered that said petition be heard bsore the
Judge of this Court, Monday, the 9th day of Feb
ruary A. D., 1877, at one O'Clock p M, at Lancaster
in said county.
Ordered further that notice thereof by given to the
heirs OF said deceased and 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 pub.
ished at Lancaster in said county.
By the Court
WILLIAM McGoNIGAL, County Judge.
Dated at Lancaster Wisconsin, the Sth day of Jams
uary, A. D., 1877. 44wS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01
Observation-Disclosures

Circuit Court in and for Grant county, Wisconsin
MAMMALIAN stamm, plaintiff, against Eppa Stamm
defendant
The State Wisconsin the defendant here named:
You hereby summoned and required to answer
the plant in this action which is filed in the office
of the Clerk of said court at Lancaster. Wisconsin,
and to serve copy ofyour answer to said complaint
the subscribers at their office, in the village of
Lancaster, Grant county, Wisconsin, within twenty
days after the service hereof exclusive of the day
such vice and if you fail 10 the said com
plant within the time Aforesaid the plaintiff in this
action will apply to the court for the relief demanded
in the said complaint, BUSHNELL CLARK.
Dated Oct, 10, 1876 Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Awe Lancaster, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

THE census takers of the Young
Mems Christian Association, of Jer-
sey City, report that there are
"thirty-fve saloons to each church
in that city."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01
TT S MARSHAL'S-SAbE.


o. s. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
George Henry Assignee, &c. VS. Ann stephens, W..
S. Fisher, and L Edward Stephens
By virtue and in pursuance of FerS FdciGs issued
ont of the United States District Court in the above
entitled action, / have levied upon all the right,
title and interest, which the said Ann Stephens w
s. Fisher and Edward Stephens either of them,
had on the 4th day of June, A. d. 1874, or at any
time thereafter of in and to the following described
premises to-wit:
The undivided one seventh part, share of the
southwest quarter of the north east quarter of Sec
ton No. eleven l)Town No. one ~, north Of Range
No. one ~ west, and the undivided one-seventh
part, share of the following described premises com
mencing So rods north of the southwest corner OF
north west quarter of section eleven (lD Town one
az Range No. one (l) west, thence north 70 rods,
thence east 1860 rods thence south so rods, thence
west 100 rods, thence north So rods thence west go
rods to the place 90 beginning all in Grant County,
State of Wisconsin, containing o9s acres, all of which
shall offer for sale and sell public auction to the
highest bidder, at my Office In the United States
Court House, in the city of Madison Wisconsin, oA
Friday the 23d day of February, A. D. 1871
Dated Marshals office, Madison, Wisconsin, De-
cember, 1876.
F. w. OAKLEY,
JIM. SMITH, u. g. Marshal.
Mineral Point, Wis, atty for Pf Awe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01
ESTATE-SADLER.

In probate Grant County Court. In the matter of the
Estate of Peter Sader, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Margaret
and james Ssder administrators of the estate OF
Peter Sader deceased, representing among other
things 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 is ordered that said account be examined by thu
Judge of this Court Monday, the 18th day OF Feb
rnry 1877 next ensuing, at o'clock in the after
noon, at the Probate office at Lancaster, in said
county.
And it is 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 Co unity Herald weekly
newspaper, printed and published ct Lancaster, in
said county BY the Court,
YM. McG0N1GAL. Couaty Judge,
Dated at Lancaster Wis, the 8t day of January, A.
d. 1877. 44w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01

PRoF. TYNDAL takes columns Of
printed space to prove that heat gen
crates motion. Any fool who ever
tried to sit on red-hot .oVe could
have told him that much.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-02-01
ESTATE--WA TsoN.

In Probate Grant County Court Wis. In the matter
of the estate of John Watson, deceased. To all
to whom it may concern.
Notice is hereby given that the subscribers on
the 4th day of January, A. d. 1877, appointed and
commissioned by the Judge of the County Court OF
said county of Grant, commissioners to receive ex-
amins and adjust all claims and demands of all per-
sons against the said deceased that six (6) months
from and after the 4th day of January. 1877. have
been allowed and limited for all creditors of said de-
ceased to present their claims to for examination
and allowance and that will on the 4th day of
April, A. d. 1871 and 9th day of July, 1877, at the
late residence of said deceased in tle town of Clifton
in said county of Grant attend to the discharge of
our duties commissioners aforesaid.
Dated at Lancaster, January 18th, A. D. 1871.
TH0S WATSON,
45w4 WILLIAM ALLEN, }