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New-York tribune., 1878-12-05
THE POTTER COMMITTEE.
SEVERAL INFORMAL CONFERENCES BY THE MA
JoRITY WITHOUT RESULT.
GENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.I

IGENERAL PRESS DIsPATCH.I
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-1he Potter Committee, at
its meeting tomorrow, will probably determine 10
what extent testimony will be taken. The Demo
cratic members have held several informal confer
ences, but have arrived at no definite agreement.
The Republican members await the movements OF
the majority of the committee. General Garfield
will at the first convenient opportunity finish the
testimony he began TO give at Atlantic CITY last
Summer, but which was interrupted by his illness.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-05
ST. Francis was celebrated missionary of

the Roman Catholic Church. he was born at Xavier,
M Nlyarr', in 1906 and died IN 1862. His remains
were inferred with great sormny at Goa, Portuguese
St. tlcment IN Hindosau. His festival 5 celebrated 3d
Of December. Many prelatCs were TO Lave attended
tuC ceremonial yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-05
THE HOUSE IN EXCELLENT MOOD.

II STARTS OFF WITH TIE INTENTION OF PASSING
SIX APPROPRIATION BILLS BEFORE RECESS AND
OF LEGIsLATING WITH LESS NARRow-MiNDED-
New-York tribune., 1878-12-05
PROBABLY A DULL SESSION.
nrsIRE no AVOID AG ITATION

A DESIRE To ANOID AU IIAIIO-''
THE DgMocRATs OF THE HOUSE INCLINED TO PUSH
pUsISRss AHEAD, TAKE LONG RECESS AND
NOT STIR UP A sTRIFE-INcIDENTs OF YEsIEk-
DAY.
1t is predicted at Washington that the pres
ont session of Congress will be dull one IL
Is certain that the Democrats of the House
will do everything in their power to keep
clear of debate upon exciting political topics
A long holiday recess Is talked of. So much
attention is being paid to business that the
House is expected to pass the majority of the
APPROXIMATION bills before the recess The
omission of the Hot Springs item from an en-
crossed bill last Winter, was briefly discussed
IN the House yesterday. The suspension OF
Mr.. Hill has been ordered. Mr.. Rainey's bull
ON fraud in the elections will probably not be
renorted from committee.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-05

FhUUEosIUNs
The festivities in honor of Lord Lome and
the Princess Louise closed with grand
torchhght procession and illdminations at
Ottawa last night. The public buildings,
warehouses and private dwellings were hand
sOmely adorned with notices, cOats-of-ams
and other appropriate designs. There was
grand display of fireworks.
New-York tribune., 1878-12-05
THE CANADIAN REJOICINGs.
OTTAWA ILLUMINATED.

A GRAND AND TASTEFUL DIsPLAY-A SPLEEN
TORCuLIGHT PROCESSION.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
Suicide-Horace Albee

Horace Albee, a farmer in the south end of
the township of Lancaster, took his own life
by cutting his throat on last Monday morn.
ing. The cause of the rash act is not we'll
known. A year ago he lost son. The loss
has appeared to weigh heavily upon him.
Last Fall he sold his farm to Mr.. John Zens,
intending to move to Michigan. After the
sale he went to Michigan to look at the pros,
pect in view but came back disappointed. He
hest ated whether to go, sometimes saying he
would and at other times that he would not.
II appeared to be finally arranged that he
would 60 and his brother came here from
Michigan to drive his team through, while he
would go by rail with his family. Last Satur-
day night he went of on some mysterious err
rand and it is now supposed he intended to
end his life then but lacked the courage. On
Monday morning he went near to his neigh.
boris, Alvin Cook, and on the path by which
Mr.. Cook would certainly walk on the way
from bookkeeping 10 his house, the suicide
was committed. The deceased as appears by
the discoveries, had stopped upon his knees
and then with small pocket knife effectually
cut his iugular de fell face down, with his
hands under him, the knife in one and in this
position was found lead by Mr. Cook.
He leaves a wife and several small children.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31

We were informed last week of the III
sanity of several members of family in
Jamestown, but disIiked giving publicity to
the facts lest we might thus give pain to the
parties themselves or to their friends. The
cases have, however, become SO desperate and
so notorious that the publication will be ex-
peeled. The insane parties are John John
son and wife aud brother Mat Johnson. The
first became insane and needed care and the
latter went to care for him. Mat also soon
became similarly affected and then Johns
wife became crazy. Their insanity is caused
BY their intense feelings on the subject OF
religion. They are Catholics and their zeal
has been so great that, we are told, they went
to confessional sometimes two or three times a
day. Since their insane attack they have
gone into the fields at night to pray, and so
gave themselves up to the infatuation that
they left their animals on the farm and their
little children unfed and neglected. Finally
neighbors interferee. Mrs. Johnson is now
in the care of her father, one of the brothers
will be taken to the asylum and the other may
recover at home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31


Mr.. Asa A. Sylvester eldest of Hon. D. R. syl-
y'ser of Castle Rock January &c 1878, ed nearly
"a years. He had only week previous journey cd
alone to Yankton, Dakota. in the vain hope of pro.
longing his life and staying the ravages of heart dis
ease, of which he had been victim since infa ncy
But after few days of hope and apparent improve
ment at the home of his sister, Mrs. Amherst Bar
Der, the final hour approached without premoniton,
ing. His whole life had been spert in pain and dis
and almost without hope of health, happiness
or success in this fe He approached the borders of
the unseen land with cheerfulness and hope, as if
realizing his chief desire -
His remains we're brought home to Castle Rock and
buried at the homestead, January oath.
At Osborn, No.. of consumption Judith g., wife of
Israel Miles, aged 81 years.
The funeral occurred on Saturday the 10th
of December, and was one of the LARGEST
which ever transpred in our midst. The re,
mains of the deceased were consigned to their
last resting place in the cemetery at Osborn,
where amid the agony of the stricken husband
and children, and the perceptible grief of the
large concourse of sympathzing neighbors, the
last mournful rites were celebrated which con.
signed all that was mortal to the cold embrace
of mother EARTH The fell destroyer seemed
to lean tenderly around her, leaving her look
ing just as if she had dropped to sleep. She
died as the Christian dieth. A short time
before her death she expressed her willing
ness, yea her earnest desire to be done with
the troubles Of this world and to be. sOver
There" in the Gland of the Rear in the arms
of her blessed Master. Time and the sweet
consolation of religion may assuage the woe
of husband and children. But such a grief
cannot soon pass away. Consolation will how
ever come, and with it the realization hat all
is for the best
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31

CONSUMPTION CURED-An old physician. re
tired from practice. having had placed in his
hands by an East India missionary the formula
of simple vegetable remedy, for the speedy
and permanent care of consumption, bronchit,
is, catarrh, asthma and all throat and lung
affections, and also positive and radical cure
for nervous debility and all nervous COM
plants, after having tested its wonderful cur
alive powers in thousands OF cases, has felt it
his duty to make it known his suffering fel-
lows. ActuateG by this motive, aud desire
to relieve human suffering. I will send free of
charge to all who desire it, this receipt in Ger
man, French or English with full directions
for preparing and using. Sent by mail by ad,
dressing with stamp, naming this paper, w.
w. Sherar, l26 Powers Block, Rochester,
N. Y. 4w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
New Advertisements
A DEMONSTRATORS 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 pursu.
ance of an order of license made in said matter on
the 10th day of November, A. D. 1876, by the County
Court OF said County, and extended by order of the
months from November 20, 1877 the undersigned John
f. Clayton and William Hopper. executors de-
ceased, WILL on Saturday the Esd day of February
A. D.. 1873 at O'Clock in the afternoon of said day
at the dwelling house, on the premises hereinafter
described, offer FOR sale at public vend ue the follow
ing described Lands to- wit: The half of north
west quarter and north half of north quarter and
east half of south west quarter and north
of north west quarter all in section twenty four (24
aud north east quarter of north quarter section
three (23) and west half of south west quar-
ter of section thirteen Q3) All of the above land in
township i've % north OF range two (2) west in the
County of Grant, and State of Wisconsin.
The terms OF SALE one third cash and the balance ip
one and two years with approved security, by mort
gage on land sold.
1875 John p (I,AyTaS
Executor of the estate of Peter Clayton, deceased
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
-
Best Offers.

The price of the best of agricultural weekly
papers the Prairie Farmer, is $500. We will
give it and the HERALD for 1878 for 1910
The Harper publications and Scribner and
Lippincot. are $500 year each. For $4.75
we will send any one of them direct from the
Office of publication and the HERALD for
1878.
The offer to furnish standard Chicago pa
per and the Herald both for $500 will be
open until further notice but is liable TO be
withdrawn.
The HERALD alone in advance Sl.50
Subscribers outside of Grant County must
send % cents additional to the above named
amounts.
We have received and forwarded subscrip
tons on the above terms every day since
we first announced them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
INSTANTANEOUS.

In Probate Grant County Court In the matter of
the estate of John " atson, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Charles Wat.
son, administrator of the estate of john Watson de
ceassd 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 the
Judge of this Court Monday the 4th day of Ma
ISIS next ensuing, at one O'Clock in the afternoon,
at the Probate office at Lancaster. in said county
And 1t is further ordered that notice thereof be
given TO all persons interested, by publishing copy
Of this order for three successive weeks prior to aid
day OF hearing, in the Grant County HERALD, week.
y newspaper printed and published at Lancaster in
said county.
Dated OF Lancaster, the 25th day of January A D.
ISIS.
By the Court.
avs wM. McG0NIGAL, County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31

To those who are so unfortunate as TO be-
come prematurely gray, or whose hair exhibits
tendency to fall off, we recommer trial
OF Halls Hair Remover. We do so with the
utmost confidence because it is everywhere
received with marked favor, and has built nps
on its own merits such sure foundation that
it is known and used in all civilized countries.
ADDISON IN " Advertiser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
MARRIED.

In Fennmore, December II, 1877, by Rev D. L.,
Hubbard. Mr.. Franklin W. Prayer, OF Green County
N, Y. and Miss Almina A. Show, of Fennimore, Wis.,
In Cassvile January o. 1873, by Henry Burgess
Esq, Mr.. Andrew McColley, and Miss Louisa Bunk ely
At Leron, Neb., December %, 1S7s by Rev. Giltner,
Mr.. James P. Powell and Miss Mary J. Seward, both
formerly of Grant Co.
AT the residence of the brides father Jan 22d, by
Rev james lawson Mr.. Joseph P. Danies of Paris to
Nj IS Elizabeth G. Parker, of Hazel Green
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31

why, Sammy said father to his
little son, the Other day, Il didn't
know that your teacher whipped
you last Friday Il guess he re-
piled, 'if you'd been in my trousers,
you'd s. known it,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
ESTATE WATSON.

In Probate, Grant county Conrt--In the matter of
dover in the real estate OF John Watson, deceased
On reading and filing the petition ofAlice Watson,
widow OF said deceased, and three Other heirs at law
of said deceased, representing among other things
that John Watson, late of Clifton, in the county of
Grant and State of Wisconsin, died. seized of the fol-
lowing described real estate 10 wit.
The est onetourth of section euty four(24 land
the west half of the west half OF the northeast quar-
ter of section thirty Ave- 1881 and the northeast quar-
ter of the southwest quarter of the northwest quar-
ter of section hfreen Q5) all In town five north of
range one lwest, in said county of Grant, and that
she had not had her dover in said estate assigned to
her and that the heirs at law of said deceased 10 wit
Catharine Watson, Mary J. Ill., w. s. Watson, Sarah
Watson, Elizabeth Watson John Watson jr. Char les
Watson and James Watson. d, not dispute her right
of dover in said estate and praying that her dover in
said estate be assigned and set off to her. 1t is
dered that the matter of said petition be heard before
the Judge of this court ut the Probate office in Lam
caster, in said county, Monday the 4th day of
March, A. ID. 1878. at one O'Clock p. m.
And it is further ordered that notice thereof be
given TO the heirs of said deceased and all persons
interested in said estate by publishing copy of this
order for three weeks successfully. prior to said day
of hearing, in the Grant County HERALD. a weekly
newspaper printed and Published Lancaster in said
county.
BY the Court,
WM. McGONIGAL,
Cosnty Judge.
Da' ed January 25th 1878, 47W3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
Among the Dead Failures

OF the past, how many bogus nostrums may be mum
beredi Beginning their with tremendous
flourish of tzunpets, blazoned for time in the pub
lie prints and on flaming posters soon but not toe
soon. were they reiegated TO the limbo of things lest
on EARTH But Hosteters Stomach Bitters il livine
and thriving remedy 1t goes on, curing and TO cure
Neither uAderhand open composition affect III On
the contrary contrast its popularity. II has been
repeatedly initiated, but without success. Counter
iets Of It have been surreptitiously introduced but
the confidence Of the psopis and well 1t may for it is
thoroughly reliable invgorant of the feeble ban
ishes dyspepsia and constipation. braces the nerves.
cures rheumatic ailments aud kidney complaints
and eradicates and prevents intermittent and remit
tent fevers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
New Advertisements.
DMINIS TRAITORS SALE.

In Probate, Grant County Court In the matter of
the real estafeof Barney Lynass. deceased.
Notice Is hereby given, that by virtue and ia pur.
suance OF an order Of license, made Ia said natter
on the seventh day Of January, A. D. 1878, by the
County Court OF said County the undersigned Georgo
j Miller administrator of the estate of said decease
will, on Saturday the 10th day of February A. D.
1878, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of said day. at
the front door OF the Office of Jesse Brooks in the
village of Bloomington in said County offer for sale
at public vendue, the following described lands. to
wit The North West Quarter ~ of the South West
North Of Range four ~ West in the County of rant
and State OF Wisconsin.
The Terms of Sale Cash.
Dated at Bloomington, this 24th day of Januarv
A. d. 1878.
GEORGE J. MILLER
Adminisirator Of the Estate of Barney Lynass !,
deceased 47wa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
Da' ed January 25th. 1878.
ESTATE-BLEwETr.

RS IA IE-BLEWET T.
In Probate, G rant County Court. In the matter OF
the esta to of James Blewest Sen deceased.
On reading and filing The petition of James Blewett
Jr., Executor of the Estate OF James Blewett Sen,
deceased, representing among Their things that he
has fully administered said estate and praying that
a time and place be fixed for examining and allowu g
his account OF his administration.
is ordered that said account be examined by tt
Judge of this Court Monday the 18th day of Feb
ruary 1878 next ensuing o'clock in the after
noon, at the Probate Office at Lancaster, in said
County.
And it is further ordered that notice thereof be Civ
en- to all persons interested, by publishing copy Of
tais order for three successive weeks prior to said
day of hearing, in the Grant County HERALD, week
ly newspaper printed and published at Lancaster in
said County.
Dated at Lancaster, the Goth day of January A. D
1878.
By the Court,
47w3 VIM. MCiONIGAL, Count Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
SUMMONS-HEsTER.

Edward spanier Plaintiff Circuit Court n
against and for Grant County,
Craven P. Hester. Dert Wisconsin.
The State of Wisconsin TO the Defendant 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 said Court at Lancaster in said Coun
ty, and to serve copy of your answer to said COM
plant on the subscribers at their office in the village
of Lancaster, Wisconsin, within twenty days after the
service hereof exclusive of the day of such service
and ifyon fail to the said complaint within the
time aforesaid the plaintiff in this action viii apply
to the Court for the demanded in the complaint
Dated January 30tk 1878.
BARBER CLEMENTSON,
Plaintiff g Attorneys
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31

Stop that terrible cough and thus avoid a
consumptive's grave, by taking Dr. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery As cough rem
edy it is unsurpassed. Sold by druggists
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31

Mr.. Addison Burr is lying very i'll. On
this account there will be no sociable at Mrs.
]. G. Clark's tomorrow evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
CHICAGO.
LANCASTER.

Chicago, Jan. 20.
Wheat 81 os. Corn 39}sc. Oats 233l. Rye 4sk
Barley DOC. Mess pork $10.75 Lard $3.50. Dressed
hogs $3.50 q Si.35, Live hogs 1915 q 40.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
ESTATE--AMEs.

IL
In Probate, Grant County Court.--In she matter of
the Estate of Nicholas Ames, deceased.
The petition ofChristina Ames represents among
other things, that she is the lawful widow of said
Nicholas Ames deceased that Jacob WinkIsr and
Herman Shsfer. Executors named and appointed in
aud by the last will and testament of said d ceased
have refused TO accept aad trust and qualify as such
executors and praying that letters OF
with the will annexed o SAID estate be her granted
or some other suitable person. II is ordered that
said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court
on Saturday the 23rd day of February, 1875 at one
O'Clock ~, at Lancaster ia said county
And 1t is further ordered that notice thereof be
given TO the heirs of said deceased and to all persons
Interested by publishing copy Of this order for three
80 uccessise weeks priorso said day of hearing in
the Grant County HERALD a weekly newspaper
printed and published at Lancaster, in said county
Dated in ry 2sth, 1878.
BY the Court,
WIN. McGoNIGAL,
41w3 County Judge a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
Attention Farmers !

Stevens and Bartlett, Cassville are ready
TO wait on customers and make ont bills 4w.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
WCK'S
Flower and Vegetable Seeds

AAOVOl oH0 NSyStobAC 0CCuS
are planted By million people in America See
yick's Cataloeue-2bo illustrations, only cents
Weeks illustrated Monthly MagsEine-32 pages
manifestations and colored plate ia each number
Price 81 IS year; Five copies for $780,
Nick's Flower and Vegetable Garden, so cents in
paper covers with iegant cloth covers, s1.00.
All my publications printed In English and Ger
man, Address, JAMES WICK, Rochester, MY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31
Taken Up Steer.

Taken up by the subscriber on lands owned
by him on Sec. l3, town of Cassville, on or
about Nov. /, one white steer about two years
old with red spots on sides, feet and legs
partly red, neck and head red, under-bt m
left ear. The owner will please prove proper,
ty, pay charges, and take said stray.
Dec Y, 1877. G. Fl. GROOM
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31

Haul your oats to the Potosi warehouse
and get the highest cash prices.
a. KELTENBACH-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-01-31

so PER CENT. SAVED
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-09
THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT.

On Monday evening next, at the Congrega-
tional church, John Brennan, of Sioux City,
will lecture upon the subject Of temperance,
under the auspices of the Women's Temper.
ance Union. The lecture will be free to all and
a general invitation is extended to the pub.
lie. Mr.. Brennan is a lecturer of considera-
bic reputation and to a theoretical knowledge
Of the subject of intemperance he can add
scraps from his own experience. The lee
ture will begin At eight o'clock.
The Women's Temperance Union has
been organized among the women
Of Yankton, irrespective Of re-
ligious belief. and is not, as some
have supposed, q d~enominstional society.
All women are earnestly asked TO join In
tho work and give their aid O the suppress
sion Of Q monstrous evil which has grown
up in our midst. Other towns and cities
are moving In behalf Of reform, and the
ladies of Yankton feel II their duty to Join
hands for the general good Of the commu
nifty they represent. II Is proposed to hold
meetings. secure speakers, circulate the
pledge and brisg 70 bear every influence 10
induce men 10 sbsodon the use Of alcoholic
drink. That they may be successful il CIV
erybody's wish.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-02-09
IN THE W HOLE ia uSTORv o.
MkOIC1NE.

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suchl marvellous cures, or maintained %
wide . reputation rs Ayers CnERRY
PEcroHAI, which is recognized rs the
world's,rcmody for all diseases Of tho throat
and lungs. Its long continued series OF
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it universally known us a safe aud relia-
BILE agent to employ. Against ordinary
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serious disordcr,it acts speedily and surely
always relieving suffering, and often saw
ing life. The protection it affords, by its
timely use in tn " and lung disor-
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remedy to b. 30 lays on hand in
every home. y person can afford to be
without 1t, and those who AVE once used
it never will. From their knowledge of it's
composition and effects, Physicians use
the CHERRY PICTORIAL extensively in
their practice, aad Clergymen recommend
it. 1t is absolutely certain in its rene.
dial effects, aud will always cure where
cures are possible.
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