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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29

THE Prairie dn Chen Courier
wishes the Muscoda Democratic Con.
vention to nominate Judge Cothren.
His nomination would be great inn
provement. upon the putre mug King.
His elections to the Judgeship show ed
him to be popular, but he may have
Lost some OF that popularity. And
then he may have regained it. He
knows how to make himself popular
with one class of people and then, by
furling his sails, to gain the plaudits
Of the other class. The Democrats
have two other men who would take
two votes to Kings one. In Grant
County A. r. Bushnell has been talk
ed of as their candidate. He is pop
ulsr man here now. Last Fall In this
Republican town Of Lancaster he had
81 majority for Senator against 76
Republican majority on general ticket
and the majority in the county against
him was 1917 less than the Republican
majority on the general ticket. This
is better than Cothren's run. Craw-
ford cosnty has o man who would
probably command as large vote in
the District as Judge Cothrcn. Law
lerP No, We don't mean him. He
would run well, but Crawford coun-
tvs most talented Democrat and one
whose record is good is Peter Doyle.
As Secretary of State he was efficient
and popular. If he receives the nom.
instion aud makes the canvass he
would have as large procession to
his funeral next Mover Der as any
man the Democrats can put up.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
A Soldiers Horse.
BY MRS. N. o. JOHNSON.


Over my bureau are two small but
pretty pictures. In one, man stands
with sleeves rolled up, holding bucket
of water for large, white horse. The
saddle is yet on, and he seems to nave
just come home. On one side stands
a woman, leaning her arm on the
horses neck. 4 dog is lying down
close by, resting after q long ramble.
In the other picture, q young girl
is feeding bay to chestnut horse
from her apron, which she has filed
with fresh clover. In this one, too,
is large dog, eating his dinner from
pail or small tub.
like this picture very much and
the kindness they suggest is even
more beautiful than they.
A true, manly or womanlY spirit will
always treat dumb animals kindly.
To abuse or neglect those whose whole
life and power are spent in our service,
is an un.ailing mark Of mean coward
ly soul. To one who really loves them,
and studies their nature and habits,
they bring in their turn, a grert deal
of pleasure. There affection and
confidence are easily won, and soothe
many a sorrowful or lonely hour.
Which really makes us happier, to
see dog, or cat, or horse shrink and
tremble when we come near, or show
pleasure at our approach? Well may
we be kind to every creature God
has made. and especially the faithful,
generous horse.
Let me tell you of horse in
Sheridan's Brigade They were on
one of their forced marches, having
been in the saddle for several days
and nights They halted, Cor little
time, and soldier who felt the need
of sleep even more than that of food,
dismounted and threw himself on the
turf, to rest, while his horse browsed
| near him. Worn out he was almost
instantly asleep, and slept on, till
awakened by the frantic paving oil
his horse, close to his side. He was
but half aroused, however, and would
no doubt, have slept again but for the
determined efforts of the faithful
creature. He licked his masters face;
then putting his mouth close to his
ear, gave loud, warning snort. The
soldier sprang to his feet, to find that
his companions had all left him, and
one of the enemy's troops, already in
sight, was following in full speed.
The horse turned for him to mount;
he sprang into the saddle, and was of
like the wind. His noble horse soon
bore him out of his pursuers, reach
and to place of safety.
Any horse, well cared for and kind
ly treeted, is willing to do his best for
his master, whether in everyday ser.
vice or in exigencies. Their love and
fidelity are wonderful. The measure
OF their power is the only measure oil
their willingness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29

Mr. eIias B. Nannatta and Miss Maggy McClain.
DIED.
In Fennimore August IS, Mertie, daughter Of Il. 4.
and Anna Dankleff, aged years.
At Mount Ida, August 18th, 1878. of Dysentery
Freddy A., son of Mr.. Amos J. and Lucy Fry.
With Jesus his Savior to rest;
And sister to meet him on the bright shores above
There to share hro eternity the Sayors great love
May the friends of the dear prepare to meet
The loved ones departed. Then the union how sweet
sweeter than oil things on earth we enjoy.
Yes the sweet love of Christ without any alloy.
In Lancaster August IS, 1878. at the residence of
her T. II. Parsens Mrs. Della B. Phelpsin
the Slst year of her age.
Della Burial was born in Caanan, Conn
January 18th, 1888, and died in Lancaster.
Wis, August 18th, 1878. Her family moved
to Milton, Vt, where she married Sylvester
Phelps, Esq, of Grand Isle, VT, February II,
1917. In the winter of 1928 they moved to
Beekmantown, N. Y, where they resided until
the year 1855, when they came to Lancaster.
Mrs. Phelps joined the Methodist Church in
Beekmantown and remained identified with
that church firm and consistent member, till
her death. Always unwavering in her chris
tian faith devoted and affectionate mother,
and useful member Of society, and recognized
as one who possessed very high and pure
standard of personal character. She has left
the influence of her good example as legacy
to her friends, to her children, and to her
children's children
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
10th Senatorial District Convention.

A Republican delegated convention of the
18th Senatorial District, composed of the
county of Grant, will be held at the Court
House, in the City of Lancaster, on Saturday,
the 3lsE day Of August, 1878, at two o'clock
D. m, for the purpose of electing four dele
gates to represent the district at the Third
Congressional District Convention. to be held
at Auscoda, Sept. 8. The Senatorial Conven-
ton to be composed of five delegates from
each Assembly District.
Il is suggested that Assembly District Con-
ventions be held on Wednesday. August 2Sth
also, that Town Caucuses be held upon Satuf-
day, the Gath.
G. II. BAXTER, Chm,
N. p. RrYDLAUB,
G. L. CABASIs,
JOHN NEAvILLE,
J. II. GRIFFITH,
JOHN MoNTIErH,
II. ID. FARoUHARsoS,
Rep. Go. Cent Committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29

SHOULD the greatest part or people
sit down and draw up a particular
account Of their time, what shame
full bill would it bel So much extra
ordinary for eating, drinking and
sleeping, beyound what nature re.
quires; SO much In revealing and
wantonness; so much for the recovery
Of the last nights intemperance; so
much in gaming, plays end mas.
querades; SO much in paying and
receiving formal and impertinent
visiters, in idle and foolish prating, in
censuring and reyiling our neighbors;
so much in dressing our bodies, and
talking of fashions; and SO much
wasted and lost in doing nothing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29

The La Crosse Republican and
Leader says that while the President
10 absent from Washington she will
be in charge of the Agricultural De-
partment." We take advantage of
the ambiguity of this expression to
say that we believe the President
would make greater success of it
wero he 10 charge of respectable
Sunday school than to be in charge
Of farm. The Leader means that
the Agricultural Department at
Washington has charge of the Presi-
dent. Well, that is better than for
Nichols, Hampton & Co. to have
charge of him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
DOCTORS GAVE HIM UP.

is it possible that Mr.. Godfrey is up and at
work, and cured by SO simple remedy =
4 assure you it is true that he is entirely
cured, ard with nothing but Hop bitters. and
only ten days ago his doctors gave him up and
said he must die 7
swc.,-a-day If that is so. will so this
minute and get some for my poor George.
know hops are good
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29

In Italy last week fanatic pro-
claimed himself as Christ, on the
second coming. He had 5000 fol.
Divers and started out to make him.
self king. The affair brought on a
contact with the lawful officers which
SOD resulted in the killing of the
would-be king, and the surrender of
hia follo weya
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29

M. G. WOODRUFF, editor OF the
Dubuque Times has been appointed
ono Of the Railroad Commissioners of
Iowa 10 place of ex-Gov. Carpenter
who is running for Congress. An ex-
cellent appointment but we'll miss
HIM from the Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29

0wRx KING, the so-cslled "Greenbaek" can
dida.e for congress in this district has been
represented as an "Irishman and Catholic"
with a view to secure for him the Irish Cath
Ollie vote, which is the "balance of power" 1t
is now ascertained that Mr.. King is not an
Irshmsn, and has not an impulse or sentiment
in common with Irish Catholcs.-Pr d. Oh.
Courier.
1t was the Courier that started the
report that King is Catholic. 1t is
nsvor safe to believe the Courier.
We did moi believe it when it said
King was Q Catholic and now we
don't believe it when it says he isn't.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29

IT is fact that John d. Wilson,
an active greenback worker in this
county is offering nominations to Ger.
tain Republicans, on condition that
they will come out for the Greenback
party. Whether his party has given
him a bureau of nominations or
whether ho only has his pocket full
we are not informed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29

MY Farm of $40 Acres

of good land, in section SO and 81, Town c,
Range 2, West, four miles east of Fennimorc
Centre, and adjoining the cid and well known
Parker place, is for sale. There are 100 acres
under the pillow, 40 acres of good timber and
the remainder in meadow, pasture, two orch
ards; the old one giving plenty of apples for
home consumption, the other having ITO
young trees and bearing; also grapes aud 9th.
er fruit The dwelling is good stone build
ing with cellar and basement. The place is
provided with a good granary, stables and 9TH
er outbuildings Plenty of good running
spring water abounds.
Price, $25 per acre, half cash. Other con-
ditions and particulars made known on in
qniry on the premises.
Q. l.. BERRY,
FennimoIe, Wis, Aug. !, 1878. aIms.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29

RARus at Hartford, Conn. last FRI
day, trotted three heats one mile each
in 2:l5, 2:l31, and 2:ls4 the best three
miles eyer made. At the same place
and time the horse Edwin Forrest
trotted his mile in 2:l4A.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
Fan Of 1878.

The regular Fall examinations of teachers for rant
County will be held follows:
Hazel 6r.en-MoDdsy and Tuesday Aug % and ~
Platteyille- Friday and Saturday. Aug 80 and 81
Bloomington--Monday aud Tuesday, Sept. and s.
Boscobel-Wednesday and Thursday, Sept 4 aud s.
Fennimore-Friday and Saturday. Sept. and =
Cassyille-Monday and Tuesday, Oct. I ands.
Beetowon--W ednesday and Thursday. Oct. aid 10.
Mt. Hope-Pridsy and Saturday, Oct IL and Il.
dontfort-Monday and Tuesday, Oct. Ii and Is.
Muscoda-W ednesday and Thursday, Oct. loand II.
The examinations will begin at 10 M. of the first
day Applicants should come provided with pens.
pencils ink biotters and legal cap paper No private
examinations will be granted without imperative
reasons (See Sec. % School Code) All requests TO
'endorsevr' renew" certcatesor to license those who
have failed will be useless. There will be sufficient
number Of qualified teachers TO teach schools and
to them the positions rightfulIy belong District
Clerks are required by law post this notice In some
public place. CHAS. l.. HARPER,
Co. Supt. of Schools.
p Hazel Green July q, 1875
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
FARM FOR SALE.

Any one desiring to buy an eighty-acre farm
within one and half miles of Lancaster.
sixty acres improved and the remainder partly
pasture and partly timber, with story and n
half house, pretty good stable and other out.
buildings and good orchard and small fruits,
all for 81, 600. may apply to the editor of The
HERALD. The property is out of the reach OF
floods and not in q cyclone belt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
Greenback Meetings.
Rockville. Wis .

Hon. s. N. Jones and John d. Wilson will
address citizens on the Greenback Question,
at o'clock, p. M, as follows:
Bloomington, Sept. 2.
Cassville, Sept. 8.
Potosi, Sept.4.
jamestown, Sept s.
Hazel Green, Sept 6.
Platteyille, Sept. Z.
All citizens are urgently invited TO attend
and learn the truth.
JOHN Bate, Chm Com.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
Special Notice-Village Lots
For Sale.

The undersigned offer for sale on reasons
able terms ten village lots in the village of
Bloomington, Grant County, Wisconsin. The
lots are located in the most desirable portion
of the village--size 60x140. Together they
constitute Block s in said village. For terms
apply to the undersigned at Boscobel, Wiscon-
sin. PITTMAN & MeWILLIAMS
Boscobel. Wis, May s, 1878. lott
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29

The Republican party is the true
and only original Greenback party.
The greenback now in circulation is
their greenback, and it is worth its
face in coin. A wildcat greenback
issued in accordance with the Ohio
Bourbon Idea-would do nobody any
good Springfield 10Y Republican
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29

Miss, reports six cases of yellow fe-
yer there--all refugees. The Jack
con Board of Health has designated
Holly Springs as one of the infected
points aud guaranteed It's mail mat
ter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
A Good Opening

For the right parties, is to buy Van Buren,
d Billings stock of General Merchandise at
Montfort, Grant Co., Wis. Good trade es-
tablished, and on completion OF q. & n. G.
R.R. will make one of the best business points
on the whole line.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
To Whom it May Concern !:

IL having been intimated by some that l
would be acceptable as candidate for the
Office of Sheriff OF Grant County | take this
opportunity and means to inform the electors
of the county that | will be a candidate subject
to their approval in Republican convention.
JOHN L. LANE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
Third feurr,wiouaI District Contention.

The Republican electors of the Third Con-
gressional District, composed of the counties
Of La Fayette, Iowa, Green, Richland, Craw-
ford and Grant, viii meet at Muscoda,
Tuesday, September 3, 1S7S,
at IL o'clock, NJ, to nominate candidate for
Congress. to be supported at the ensuing fall
election.
Each Assembly District is entitled to two
delegates and each Senatorial District to four
delegates.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
LANCASTER.
: WISCONSIN

. u am nov manufacturing in Lancaster. the beat
aoJustADie 9nggy Top ever Invented The Sboye cut
represents the Patent Casting. The seni- Gle l. Al
acheu % the end Of tc Seat. Tho bows are made d
move around this seni.circIe and will remain firmly
~ taxing hold Of the spring at without ri.fog
rom the seat The top has side curtains back cur.
.Ains and stays The curtains MY D Ieasure be
removed leaving only the shelter above aud the
Whole Top Is easily removed when the use Of an opsn
ouRgy 10 wanted These tops are in strength dura-
1ility beauty aud superior TO any other
cali at my thop or address me at La ncsster.
Carrags trim ming OF every description done in the
style at my sho north side Of the public square
1871 +. WEDRHASE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29

Grant County Fair-Next
week. Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
Notice..

DR.. j. j. Clifford Of Prairie du Chen would
respectfully announce TO the residents of
Bloomington and vicinity that he will open an
office at the Bloomington Hotel on September
Sd for two weeks. All those wishing denial
work done would do well to give him call.
Advice free.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
THE MAR X ETS.
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CHICAGO.

Chicago, August q. Il
Wheat 9ikc. Cora 3sc. Oats 2lizc. Rye 4Sc
Barley $l.0l. Mess pork $9.45. Cattle $2S09390
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
THE nIBERNIANs' APPEAL.

jackson, Miss, August 24.--To
the Hibernian Associations of the
United States: The distress among
our people in Vicksburg and other
pestilence.stricken towns In this
state is fearful. Citizens who had
the means fled on the approach of
the fever. Bishop Eden and a num-
Der of priests and Sisters of Mercy
are laboring among the dead and
dying in Vicksburg. Send us help
soon, and forward to Bishop Eden,
Vicksbnrg. G. CUMMINGS,
Vice President Hibernisn Associa
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1878-08-29
GRENADA.

MEMPHIS, August PA special
to the appeal from CIR NADIA says the
appeals for nurses to-day which
could not be answered were heart
rending. Whole families are down
without soul TO aid them. Fifty
brave nurses on duty have moro than
80 average OF two patients apiece,
yot they do not flag 10 their duty.
Abundant supplies of provisions from
neighboring towns como in daily
funds are now being received quite
literally. Good nurses are the great
need.
HOLLY SPRINGS.
MEMrHIs. August "a special
to the appeal from Holly Springa,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-13

Y. NJ. G. A. STATE CANVASS In no part of
the state has the state canvass been so blessed
as 10 Washington county this winter. At CAL
ais the interest still continues. The converts
started mission at Rad Beach, few miles
below, very ungodly place. and over hun
dred hopeful conversions have occurred. Some
went to Charlotte, and revival commenced
there. At Milltowp, N. B., where Col. Shaw
is laboring, over hundred aud thirty have
started, among them many leading men and
young men. On the opposite side, Milltown,
Calais, Messrs. sTaintor and Mitchell are carry
ing on good work. There are numerous calls
from the churches in Washington county which
the brothers will try to meet. Work will be
commenced at ST Stephen ION the 18th, il is
expected.
D. Banks Mckenzie has done large work
in the Provinces in temperance revivals, and
at Calais. he takes the people in the higher
classes and persuades them to leave off the use
of wine, &c., in their homes. A thousand
torches were in procession last week in st.
Stephen and Calais in honor of the reform &C
complished.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-13
The Rates of Postage.

Postal cards, one cent each, 60 without further
charge to all parts of the United States and Canadas
with an additional onecent stamp they to all parts
Of Europe.
All letters, to all parts Of the United States and
Canada, three cents per half-ounce.
Local, or "drop' letters, that is, for the city or
town where deposited, cents if delivered by car
riers, and cent where there is no carrier system.
Newspapers, daily semi weekly, tri weekly and
weeklies, regularly issued and sent to regular sub
scribers cents per pound payable at the office OF
publication, news papers and magazines published
less frequently than once week. cents per pound.
Transient newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, books
and handbils, cent for each TWO ounces OF 1racgon
thereof All other miscellaneous matter, including
unsealed circulars book manuscripts, proof-sheets,
photographs &C., and also Seeds cuttings bulbs and
ROOTS and merchandise not exceeding four pounds in
weight, cent for each ounce or fraction thereof
The following are the postal rates with Europe;
The rates for letters for the half-ounce frac
ton thereof, and those for newspapers for fou
ounces or fraction thereof
To Great Britain and Ireland, letters cent
newspapers cents; France, letters cents, news
papers cents; Spain, letters cents, newspapers
cents; ali pats of Germany, including Austria,
letters cents, newspapers cents; Denmark,
letters cents, newspapers cents; Switzerland
letters cents, newspapers cents; italy, letters
cents, newspapers 2 cents Russia, letters cents,
newspapers cents; Norway, letters cents, news
papers cents; Sweden, letters cents, newspapers
Z Ctnls, European anu asldlC, l6tJeTS y
CENTS newspapers cents; Egypt, letters cents,
newspapers cents.
For Asiatic countries, the half-ounce limit for
letters and the four ounces for newspapers, still
holding good. the rates are:-
To Australia letters, via San Francisco Except to
New South Wales cents,via Southampton 15 cents,
via Brndisi 10 cents newspapers via San francisco
cents via Southampton cents,v via Brindis cents
China letters via San Francisco 10 cents, via South
ampton Is cents, via Brindlsl Is CENTS newspapers
3 4 and cents, by the respective routes; British
India, Italian mail. letters, 10 cents, newspapers
cents; Japan letters, via San Francisco cents, vis
England 10 cents, via Brindisi 81 CENTS newspapers
via San Francisco cents via Southampton cents
Wis. Brindsi cents.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-13
The Gray Reform Clubs.

There are two Reform Clubs in Gray. One
is at Dry Mills, the other at Gray Corner, and
known as the Dry Mills and Gray Reform
Clubs. These have been organized some over
two years and half; and the amount of work
which has been accomplished in roofing out
"the giant evil" can hardly be told. The two
clubs have on their pledges over thousand
names, the Dry Mills being the larger by some
three hundred. 1t was our good pleasure a
short time since to spend an evening with the
'Dry Mills boys" They are wide awake, and
talk ''total abstinence" just as they mean IT..
The place is now thought to have been rightly
named Dry Mills
The club at the Corner is in most prosper
GUS condition. The meetings are fully attend
ed and with increased interest; recently a
goodly number have joined their ranks and
Just such boys too as are always most welcome.
The great work of these clubs lies in the fact
that nearly every one who joins them keeps his
pledge invi0ate.
They have recently made choice of the fol-
lowing officers:
DRY MILLS CLUB.
Thomas Quint, President.
B. +. Simmons, lat Vice President.
Marshall Morse, "a Vice President
L. E. Dow, Sd Vice President.
VIM. M. Dow, Secretary.
GRAY CLUB.
III. f. Colley, President.
VIM. Hamilton, LIST Vice President
Edward Caswell, I'd Vice President.
Frank e. Golf, 81 Vice President.
Neal Lunt, Secretary. X. A. K.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-13
Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
TUEsDAY.-John Kelly. Vagabond Thirty days
Committed.
Hannah Tolan. Open shop. Fined S. with costs
Paid.
John H. Cahill and John P. McCame. ARRAY.
Fined SIS each with costs.
Ellen Powell, Intoxication. Fined SIS with costs.
Miles Berry. Larceny. Sixty days. Committed.
Ellen Powell. Larceny. Thirty days. Commit
ted.
John M cGowan. Assault and battery Fined $40
with costs.
George e. Parsons. Indecent exposure of person.
Fined $40 with costs. Paid.
George Addely. Breaking, entering and larceny.
Probable cause. Ordered to recognize to State with
sureties in sum of $1,000 Committed.
Samuel Taylor. Receiving stolen goods. Examina.
ton waived Ordered to recognize to State with sur
cites in sum of $1,000.
Eugene H. Little Breaking, entering and larceny
Plea, guilty, Ordered 10 recognize to State with
sureties in sum of $1,000.