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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-02-21
A DMINlSTRATOR'S SALE.

Il
In Probate--Grant County Court In the matter OF
the real estate of Petei Clayton, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in pursu
of an order of license, made in said matter on
the goth day Of November A. D. 1876, by the County
Court of said County and extended by order of the
court on January 29th 1878, for the period of six
months from November 20, 1877 the undersigned John
F. Clayton and William Hopper, executors of said de-
ceased, WILL on Saturday the 23i day of February,
D.. 1875 1t O'Clock in the afternoon of said day
at the dwelling house, the premises hereinafter
described, offer Tor sale at public vendu the follow
ing described Lands to.wit The east half of north
west quarter and north half of north quarter and
half of south west quarter and north quarter
of north west quarter all in section twenty (24
and north east quarter of north east quarter section
twenty-three (2S) and west half of south west quar-
ter Of section thirteen 3 All of the above land in
township five ( north of range two (2) west in the
County of Grant, and State of Wisconsin.
The terms of SALE third cash and the balance in
one and two years with approved security, by mort
gage on land sold.
Dated at Lancaster this Goth day Of January, A. D.
1878. JOHN f. CLAYTON
Executor of the estate of Peter CT yton deceased
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-02-21

Mothers will find DR.. Winchel's Teething
Syrup just the medicine to have in the house
for the children, it will cure colds, coughs,
sore throat and regulate the bowels, try it..
Sold by James A. Jones. 3St5l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-02-21
ESTATE-BOHL.

In Probate-Graat County Court. In the matter OF
the estate of George Boil deceased.
On reading and filing the petition Of George A. Kreul
Executor Of the estate of George BOIL, de-
ceased, representing among other things that he has
fully administered said estate, and praying that q
time and place be fixed for examining and allowing
his account Of his administration.
It is ordered that said account be examined by the
Judge of this court Monday :he 18th day March,
1878 next ensuing at O'Clock in the after
noon at the Probate office at Lancaster,in said Coun
ty
And 1t is further ordered that notice thereof be
given to all persons interes ted, by publishing q
copy sfths order for three successive weeks prior
to said day OF hearing in the Grant County HERALD,
a weekly newspaper printed and pu blished at Lam
caster, in said County,
By the court
VIM, McG0NIGAL, County Judge.
Dated at Lancaster, Wis., the 18th day Of February,
A. D., 1878. 49w3.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-02-21

na Apply to editor Of this newspaper for half nam
Colisnpp ". a,scoun0 in Baylies Great Mercantile.
nespers penmen, Reporters Operators and TeacSo
tnorongnly htted Don't fail to address prof W;,a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-02-21
NSTATE-NEILsoN.

In Probate, Grant County Court-In the matter of
the Estate of Thomas Nelson, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Martha Neil
son, of the County of Grant representing among
other things that Thomas eilsop of the County
of Grant, the 5th day of November, A. D. 1877 at
the County of Grant, Wisconsin, died intestate eav
ing goods chattels and estate within this State, and
County and that the said petitioner is widow Of said
deceased, and praying that administration Of said Es
tate be to 0vey Martin, granted.
IT Is ordered that said petition be heard before the
Judge of this Court. Monday the 18th day March
A. D. 1878, at one O'Clock p NJ, at Lancaster in said
County.
Ordered further that notice thereofbe given to the
heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested
by publishing copy of this order for three
weeks prior to said day OF hearing, in the Grant
Couaty HERALD, weekly newspaper printed and
published at Lancaster, in said County.
Dated at Lancaster, Wis, the 18th day of February
A. d. 1878. By the Court
49w3 WIN MoG0NIGAL,
County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-02-21
Gepal Notices.
Observation-Disclosures.

In Probate, Grant County Court. In the matter OF
the estate of James Blewett Sen, deceased.
On reading and fling the petition of James Bleweti
deceased, representing among Their things that he
has fully administered said estate and praying that
time and place be fixed for examining and allowing
his account o. his administration.
10 ordered that said account be examined by tt
Judge OF this Court. Monday the 25th day Of Feb
ruafy 1878 next ensuing at O'Clock in the after
County.
And ts further ordered that notice thereof be Civ
en- to all persons Interested by publishing copy of
tas order for three successive weeks prior to said
day of hearing, In the Grant County HERALD, week
iy newspaper, printed and published at Lane aster in
said Comfy.
1878.
By the Court,
47w3 WM Mo3ONlGAL. County Judee
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-02-21

Rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains and bruises
will be relieved by Uncle Sans Nerve and
Bone Liniment, sold by James A. Jones. 3stbl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-02-21
CUMMONS-CoNyERsE.

Circuit Court, In and for Grant County Wisconsin.
Sarah W. Converse, plaintiff, Against Alonzo Con-
verse, defendant.
The etate 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 Of
fee of the clerk of eaid Court at Lancaster in said
comfy. and to serve copy of your answer to said
complaint on the subscribers at their office, in the
village Of Lancaster wisconsin, within twenty days
service; and if you fail to the said complaint
within the time aforesa aid, the plaintiff In this &C
ton will apply to the court for the relief demanded
in the complaint.
BARRIER & CLEMENTSON, :
a5w8 PPf's Attorneys.
Dated, January is, 1873,
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DMINIS TRAITORS SALE

In Probate, Grant County Court. In the matter of
the real estate of Barney Lynsss. deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that by virtue and In pur.
of order of license, made In said matter,
on the seventh day Of January, A. d. 1878, by the
County Court of said County, the undersigned George
Miller administrator of the estate of said ceased
will. on Saturday the 10th day Of February, A. d.
1878, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of said day,
village Of Bloomington in said County offer for sale
public vendue, the following described lands
wit Tho North West Quarter Cd of the South West
Quarter % of Section eighteen QS) in town five (5)
North of Range four ~ West In the County of Grant
and State of Wisconsin.
The Terms of Sale Cash.
Dated at Bloomington, this oath day Of January,
A. D. 1873.
GEORGE j. MILLER.
Administrator of the Estate of Barney Lynass I,
deceased 47w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-02-21

ESTATE-WATs
In Probate, Grant county Court--In the matter OF
dover In the real estate OF John Watson, deceased
On reading and filing tbs petition ofAlice Watson,
widow Of said deceased and three other heirs at
OF said deceased, representing among other things
that John Watson, late of Clifton in the county of
Hrant and State of Wisconsin, died. seized of the fol-
lowing described real estate to wit.
The est Onefourth of section tw euty fourf land
the west half Of the west half of the northeast
ter of section thirty ve 1857 and the northeast quar-
ter OF the southwest quarter of the northwest quar-
ter OF section fifteen Q5) all In town five north of
range one ()west, in said county Of Grant, and that
she had not had her dover in said estate to
her and that the heirs at law of said deceased to wit
Catharine Watson, Mary j. Hill, w. 8. Watson Sarah
Watson, Elizabeth Watson, John Watson If. Char les
Watson and James Watson, do not dispute her right
Of dover in said estate and praying her dover in
said estate be assigned and set of to her. 1t is
dered that the matter of said petition be heard before
the Judge of this court at the Probate office in Lam
caster. in said county, on Monday the 9TH day Of
March, A.. D. 1878, at one o'clock Pm
And il 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 Tor three weeks successfully prior said
OF hearing, in tho Grant County HERALD, weekly
newspaper printed and published at Lancaster in said
county.
By the Court,
VIM. McGONIGAL,
County Judge.
Dated January 10Th, 1878. 4Tw3
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ESTATE-AMEs.
ESTATE-WATsoN.

In Probate, Grant County Court. In the matter OF
the estate Of John v atson, deceased.
On reading and fling the petit ten Of Charles Wat
son. adm illustrator Of the estate of Joha Watson de-
ceassd representing among other things that he mas
fully administered said estate, and praying that .
time and place be fixed for examining and allowing
his account of his administration.
Is ordered that said account be examined BY the
Judge OF this Court on Monday tire 9th day Of March
1878 next ensuing, at O'Clock in the afternoon,
ct the Probate office at Lancaster. in said county.
And It is further ordered that notice thereof be
Of this order for three successive weeks prior laid
day of hearing. in the drsn County HKBALD, week
ly newspaper printed and published at Lancaster In
said county.
Dated Of Lancaster. the 25th day OF January A. D.
1878.
BY the Court,
avs WIN, McaoNTaAI, County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-02-21


OliverCromwell were responsible for
many defects in English laws and
government which have chung to
TO Thorn for ages, and only disappear
with the slow lapse of time. Puri.
tauism in England may have been a
little over.striet in some features,
but it might we'll put on grave and
stern look when rebuking the vices
of q profligate age. Men calling
themselves Christians may have
been bieots aud bad men, but this
was not in consequence of their re.
ligion but in spite fit. 1 man ca.
pable of discriminating between
things different, would not confound
the two, unless he had q wish to de.
ceive.
In q matter of such vital moment
ss this we are not disposed to let a
fippant tslker have it ell bis own
way. Suppose this Illinois politician
were to succeed in destroying the
faith of Thousands, and sweeping
away their confidence in the realitv
of religion, what will be given them
10 its stead? Nothing but q bald,
blank atheism. La his scheme of the
Universe there is nothing which can
not be seen and touched and felt,
nothing but visible and palpable en-
Titles. According to him all religions
are guess work faith is founded on
ignorance science knows no soul /:
spirit is another name for breath ;
Immortality is a conjecture inspired
by affection /, aud God Is merely the
shadow of mans personality cast on
infinity. This is the proposed sub.
stitute for the Christian religion.
For all the deepest questionings of
the human soul IL has no answer.
Prayer ia an ejaculation, for there is
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-27

Charch, South in the morning. to fall con-
grcsa,ion, from the parable of the rich man.
lie said Of all professions or callings that Of the
farmer is nearest TO God-hc receives bis riches
as it were directly at the hands Of Cod
Therefore this rich farmer showed the greater
mgr attitude in wanting to store up his treas
ures, build barns and warehouses, instead Of
putting them in Gods treasures all around
him-the home OF the widow and the bosom
ofthe orphan and friendless. The fearful sum-
mons " Thou Fool" &c, found Kim all un-
repared-absorbed in worldly cares, &c. The
thoughts of the young preacher were striking,
his expressions original.
Mr.. Joseph 5. Sherrard preached in the
Baptist Church, and Rev +. L. Wilson in the
coloreI Methodist Church. At night the
Presby terrain Church pulpit was occupied BY
Row Mr.. Finley. His sermon was fall of fire
and pathos. His text, know thy manifold
iransgressions," dc, was elaborated in an able
manner, the whole discourse being an appeal
10 the unconverted, in view Of Gods omnis-
cience and His merciful offers Of salvation, 10
accept Ills grace, which if refused they must
inevitably be lost. It was pervaded through
out by the deepest earnestneSs and soIemuty.
and listened 10 with most profound attention
by the large audience
Rev Mr.. Clymer preached at night 10 the
NJ. L. Church, South AMI Mr. Woods in the
colored " L. Church. We regret our inabli-
~ to give outlines Of all these sermons, aud
especially the imporfections of the notes we
have essayed to make
Tue sessions Of the Presbytory wero visited
by an unusually large number Of strangers
from this aud adjacent countless the weather
throughout was perfect, being more like early
summer than the early spring storms to which
we are accustomed and altogether it was on
agreeable season-an passing OF pleasantly,
the proceedings harmonious, the social enjoy
ment great, and the preaching pungont, spirit
ual, convincing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-27
News and Times about Winchester.

From the NeuS:
The Shoe Factory Is 10 lie enlarged
Rev. W. A Lafevre. a native Of this county
recently graduated at Drew Theological Semi
nary, has been appointed as junior preacher
to Hillsboro' Circni, al. i. Church, South il
Loudoun county, Va.
From the Tines
William McI'wec, Of this county, has 1--WE
legged calf
Capt L. R. Smith expects ~ connect the
freight house aud ticket Office at the depot with
telephone, next week
The collection at Christ Church on Easter
Sunday amounted 10 upwards Of $500. The
Sunday School Offering was about 800.
The Coble farm Of IOl acres on the Millwood
road, q miles from town, was purchased by
Mr.. j. D. G)shcrt, last weok, at private sale
There was public meeting Of citizens Of
Winchester on the Goth, and resolutions ap-
proving the Stephens bill for the Texas Pacific
Railroad were adopted.
1t is proposed 10 have q military reunion on
Memorial day A committee 10 consider tho
matter and mature plans for q suitable obsor-
vance Of the occasion has been appointed
Rev. Dr. Joseph r. Hubbard started on Mon
day for Europe, to DO absent about two
months. lie will spend mos. of tho time in
England. We wish him pleasant journey
and safe return.
Henry Rosonbereor. Of Back Creek district,
met with a severe accident lnot week. \ log
which he was lnAding upon wagon roIIcl up
on him, causing compound fracture Of his
leg.
On Friday last Colonel L. 7. Moore, special
commissioner and trustee. sold 359i acres Of
the White land, on the Opcquon. aud on the
Wildwood turnpike, 20 James CHM and +
Humpston, f,r - 10 per lcre. Also tract
Of 10! acres, adjoining the above, to Charles
Brown, oolorel, Of Winchester, fJr s. 10 per
acre.
Mcssrs Parker & Conrad, trustees, sold Mr.
John ~ Bells dwelling. on Nlrket street, 10
Mr. Brown Of Baltimore, for ) ZOO.
The same parties sold the brick buiIling on
Water street, occupied By DR.. Bell as no Office,
90 DR.. VIM. 4. Bell, for s. 075; aul the al e.
joining stone building. occupied by Dr. Love
and Zel 6 Wool, t. 5. \. Bell for 5000. All
these s,lc' arc suhjoctto dover right Of Mrs
John n Bell.
The loss BY tho fire Of he PostoGi,o WIS
more serious than was att ist supposed. Sew
cra hpuirc! H'ycrtiscl letters were DESTROYED.
and stamps, etc, representing q jite q large
amount. The il,s 10 the Government is only
nominal, however, as stamps can be replaced
f,r the mere cost If printing Mr.. Miller lest
some valuable LEGAL AMI Other private papers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-27

AL,RuISa SggProMs.-A cough OF cold, If not
promptly attended to NAV result In an incurs6le
lung disease. For all diseases Of the throat,
breast and lungs, bronchial or ashmatc alice
tons, De. Swaync's Compound Syrup OF Mild
Cherry is pleassn, and certain cure. IL pro-
notes expectorauon and removes ail diseased mat
ter which obstruets the lungs, tbs liberation IS
healed. and the sufferer Is restored 90 perfect
health. Trial size bottles % cents regular size
Sl.O0. II the bowels are costive or liver disor-
dered, take few doses of Dr.. Svayne's Tar and
Sarsapsrilla Pills which will eva,uatc the bowels,
and is OF vital importance. relieve the contested
box. These valuable remedies are sold at the
leading drug stores, or can be bld by writing 20
Dr.. Swayne ~ Son, Philadelphia. For sale by
druggists generally. In Chaflstown by Butler
e Aisquith
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-27
shepherdstown Summary.
From the RcgisieI.

From the AcgiStp
Mr.. Daniel Link has sold his farm, private
Is, containing 12S acres, improved on the
"Ridgc. about three miles South Of this town
10 Mr.. Robert Lucas, formerly Sheriff, for the
sum Of S5,5O0,00
One day last week little Annie Hunter
daughter Of Mr.. Theodore Hunter, when re-
turning from school. fell and broke hlr arm
DR.. Reynolds was called in and rendered thc
necessary surgical assistance.
We are glad to learn that the Drug Store
and dwelling house Of Mr.. q Newton Byers
formerly OF this town received 20 damage
by the FIRE at Clarksburg, Tennessee notwith-
standing they were closely bcsiesed by The
destructive flames Mr. D. s. Rcntch has re-
ceived a letter from his daughter Mrs. Byers
stating that the fiery element was so close to
their property that it was saved only by APP
plying wet blankets bpon the roof Of tic
buildings.
The Shepherlstown Dramatic Society will
give an entertainment IN Billmyer's Hall on
Saturday evening next, the 9th Of April, ioI
the benefit # the 0. of Good Templars Of
this place.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-27
Winchester Presbytory.

Last voek we gave brief synopsis Of the
proceedings Of the Presby,ery 70 the close Of
Thursday evening.
FRIDAY.
a case concerning Err Branch Church was
referred % a Committee composed Of Rsvs.
John Johnston. J.R. Graham and Elder Van
metre The Committee on languages report
ed that Candidate T. E. Scott passed a credit
able examination, aud recommended that it
30 sustained, which report was adopted. Calls
for tue Pastoral services Of " H. Woods from
che Churches Of Cedar Creek aud Cedar CEft
were placed in that gentleman hands, ard
Dc having siguj6el bis acceptance thereof it
was ordered that an adjourned meeting Of
prcsbytery be held on Friday before the fourth
Sabbath in May f,r his examination, ordina-
;ion ana installation, Rev Henry N. White
10 preside aud preach the sermon, Rev. \. C..
Hopkins 20 charge the people, aud Rev. {. w.
Hollis 20 charge ,he pastor
The consideration Of the Revised Book"
was resumed, and after debate the "Examina-
ton Eu'c'-a rule requiring ministers coming
from other Presbyteries to undergo eSamiua-
tiou-was rejected The revised form Of" De-
Gnition Of Officers" was adopted : provision
f5r trying judicial cases by Commission was
rejected az the afternoon session, but recon
sdcrei and adopted at night A rule for con-
filming Tie election Of church officers TO com
muuicauis was also adopted.
The Committee on Mental aud Moral Sci
enco repor, 4 40 examination Of Candidate
Scott, and recommended that i, be sustained
as satisfactory Adopted. The Committee,
Of which Rev. George White was Chairman, to
draft Minute Of sympathy with Rev. N. W.
Woodwork. presented letter which was a.
d5ptcd and yr!ereI 70 be eugrosscJ and for
varjel Al election Of Delegates to the
General Assembly TO meet at Knoxville, Ten
ressgc, DO Nay resulted ia the choice, by ac-
clamati50 Of Rev. j. r. Graham, D. D., as
Principal, Niuitcrial, and Rev. T. T. Wilson,
as alternate, aul Ruling Elders James Ky
kendall Of N"ar,deld. as Principal, Lay. and
Ruling Elder j. S Pancake, Of Romuey, as
alternate. The Committee appointed to con-
fer with L;ccu,iatcs present, reported. The
calls from Tuscaron aul Falling Waters
Churches ur ,ho Pastoral services Of Rev. J..
Il. Graham were placed in his hands Mr..
j. 5. Sherrarl preached in The morning and
Rev. J Z. Graham at aisb;-both excellent
li...r-.-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-27
Ancient Castles.

! What appeals 90 the imaginative and rC'.ec-
/ tive powers of man mere than the ruins Of
| some ancient UNCOVERED aud flrsakcn castle
! Poets have invited the muses. 10 help them
weave into verse the legeuderic chivalry and
/ bravery that history accords - their former
owners and occupants Painters have WED
with each other IN p0rtaying The grandeur Of
their solitude aud decay. But is not tie pre-
mature and social wreck Of thousands oi youug
people, annually, theme that should appeal
much more keouly 20 tie reflective faculties Of
man? Dr. r. Y. Pierce, Of Buffalo, " Y,
prescribes his Golden Medical Discovery iu
such affections with The most gratifying results.
No known remedy equals OF compares with 1t
in purifying aud ouriching the blood strength
ening and iuvigoratiug the nervous system
If the bowels be coustipaied, use bis Pleasant
Purgatiyc Pellets. In tie more complicated
cases, Dr. Pierce may be consulted by .s'ter,
and will generally be able to prescribe medi-
cines especially prepared for each individual
case that viii speedily restore nervous yigor
and perfect health
The following parties, among thousands Of
others. have either been cured By the use Of
Or. Picrces Medicines or have observed their
wonderful curative properties on friends:
j. r. Seitz, Cairo, KY. Mrs. a. N. viii
Hams, Claverack, y. Y; C. r. Hubs. Ran
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Corners, v / Albert c. Basten Washing
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John b. Ielterman, Pekin, H.. r. \. John
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-27

The friends Of the administration affect 70
discredi. the confession o. 3IcLin, Of Florida
who has unbosoued himself concerning The
great Electoral fraud in that State. but no was
held exalted enough in the estimation Of Nj
Hayes as to be twice nominated for high posi-
zion. So. Mrs Tiltons son, vas white 10 the
estimation Of Mr.. Beecler until Der quicken
ed conscience " inpelled bert The truth Of ,Le
20 great transgressiou.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-04-27
The Electoral Fraud in Florida.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April 23.-The Daily
Sun and Press announces thai McLin, secre-
tary of State under Stearns, aud l.. G. Dennis,
the "liitle giant of Alachua county, have
made confessions in writing Of frauds in 1876,
by which Florida was carried ior Hayes. Del
MS covers fully all the details Of the Archer
precinct frauds, which played So important a
part before the returning boards lie says
2l4 names were put on the return Of Archer
after voting McLin's confession is said to
cover all the transactions before the State can
wasting boards. These confessions were in the
hands Of the present secretary Of State Biloxi
ham, and have been forwarded 10 Washington
The Daily Sun and Press Of tomorrow morn
ing will close an editorial as Ullows: These
gentlemen have unbosomeI themselves, and
their written statements have gone to
Washington. The Archer fraud is fully
developed, and the little crookodness in Baker
is laid bare, and also the secrets Of the State
canvasSiug board at TallahasSc"