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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
Old Times, New Times and tho Pres
ent-A Lancaster Boys
Thoughts.

Garnavillo. Iowa, Sept. q, 1879.
EDITOR HERALD: The regular week
ly visits of the HERALD at nv home
are very pleasant and are highly APP
preciated. 1t carries me back, in
mind, to Grant county and especially
10 Lancaster where / was raised,
where l attended school in the days
of Mr.. Blessing aud up TO the time
of Prof McGregor. 1t often gives
information concerning the wherea
bouts AMI success in business or pro.
fession of such that knew as boys,
such that saw playing games OF
marbles or town ball or energetically
and bravely fighting for their side in
terrible contest, a juvenile engage.
ment of general snow balling. But
while such "reminiscences is pleasant
and while dreaming of bright fu
ture may seem agreeable the great
effectual factor leading to success, to
eminence and to usefulness is the i'm.
provement OF the present. Present
activity is the potent producer of
positive results; it is the road to
wealth, to Influence and to happiness,
1t is the lever of progress. The farm
ers OF this vicinity are generally an
active and thrifty class of people and
have, on an average, been favored
this year with good harvest. The
land of itself is of very good quality.
In our ordinarily quiet and seclude
prairie village, the was held today a
Republican mass meeting. Gov.
Gear, the present Executive of the
State and candidate for re election
this fall and Senator Kirkwood de.
llvered solid and able addresses.
The Governor portrayed the exceed
lngly successful management of State
finances during the last twenty five
years by the Republican party. He
appealed to actual figures and Stats
tics to verify his assertions and the
economy. care and sagacity shining
out OF these facts places the ruling
party of the State IN an admirable
position Notwithstanding the Govern
or's frank acknowledgement that the
government was not entirely tree
from blunders which however are in
significant. The Senator dwelt pre-
llminarily on hard times and showed
them to be the result of the war. Then
he wildly put forth the vile practices
connected with Southern elections,
speaking from personal experience
as he was one OF the Senatorial In
ves:igating Committee last winter.
He spoke of Louisiana scalawags and
carpet baggers and of South Caroli-
ma tissue ballots of which he showed
one to every one that wished to look
at it. He expressed his firm convic-
ton that La. S. c., and in fact all
the Southern States would have
proved decidedly Republican if al
lowed to vote fairly.
Music was amply rendered by the
Gutenberg and Export bands.
Gov. Gear and Senator Kirk wood
speak at Dubuque to night.
Respectfully
+. SCuAuD
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
A FINEDISH ACT.
Murder OF Little Boy by His Fathers Hired
Man. Near Edsertou WI.
Special dispatch to the Chicago Journal

Special dispatch to the Chicago Journal.)
GAINESVILLE, Wis, September "a -
Rock county is aroused as it never
was before over the cruel murder Of
little Sandy White, aged 5 year, on
his fathers farm, near EdgertoD, in
Porter township yesterday morning
The Journals representative drove
thirteen miles from TIL. city 10 the
scene of the fiendisn murder, AMI
there saw little Sandy stretched out
on sofa, stiff in death, with his
throat cut around tho spine, bis body
disemboweled, and his arms and
legs tied fast with strips torn from q
pair of overalls. His little innocent
face looked as though he was enjoy
ing Ii g'od nap. The hir d man,
Georg Baumgarten, German OF 16
after committing the murder (tor
there is no possible chance Of doubt
OF his guilD, fed on horseback to-
wards Fort Atkinson. near which
place his parents reside He was
seen last about a milo Lorjh of Fort
Atkinson, riding as fast as the horse
could travel. The eff ,ers are 10
ci' Sc pursuit, and there is no posi-
bllily of his escape. No cause for
the fiendish act can be imagined, as
little Sandy was favorite among
the hired men, and Baumgarten had
made little whip tor him only
few minutes before killing him.
Little Sandy's whip and hat we're
lying in the manger above where his
mangled body was found in the
sheep barn. A bod cord extended
from rafter, where he had. first
been hung, as the marks Of blood
We're found on tho end of the rope
which bad been freshly cut. The
theory prevails that he was hanged
up first with his lin bs fastened and
his throat cut while hanging. and
then eut down with the bloody
knife and thrown under the Manager
mis- own bowels protruding to the
floor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
Fennimore Town Bonds for
Sale.
;EATE or WISCONSIN,, GRANT COUNTY,
Nnpn nf Eanrinnnrn

sEATE OF Wisconsin, GRANT COUNTY,
Town of Fennimore
In compliance with the laws of said state
for refunding town indebtedness aud by the
direction of the Board Of Supervisors Of said
town, hereby offer for sale within the afore-
said town for period of sixty days. Five
Thousand Dollars of the negotiable bonds of
said town, payable on or before ten years
from date, issued for the purpose Of refund
ing part of the present indebtedness of said
town, at n lower rate OF interest. Tire terms
OF sale Of such bonds are that to tlc person
bidding the highest sum not less than par and
offering to accept the lowest rate Of interest
for the whole or any part Of sasd bonds, the
said bonds in whole or part shall be issued
Bids will be received at my Office. or the
Office of the town Clerk, in the town Of Fen,
nimore, Grant county, Wisconsin.
Dated, Aug. 9th, 1879.
THOMAS TORMEY,
Chairman of the Board Of Super Sisors of
said town 25w9.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
An Autumn Memory.

To recall the "reminiscences Of other DAYS
Is pleasure not wholly devoid of sadness. -
The memories of long ago. are stored away in
the deepest recesses OF the heart and al
though the changing years bring duties and
many cares while fighting life's battles, yet
there are times when thoughts of the buried
past come to US, and weswander in an atmos-
phere of sadly sweet reeollections. NY
thoughts are busy with the scenes Of the past
to-nighs,and memory's doors swing open wide.
and | tread liz magic halls and gaze in fancy
upon the many pictares enshrined within its
silent walls. Shall / describe one for YOU
reader II is an autumn memory; yet its
brightness is not dimned by the Intervening
years, and its colors still retain their iGstre.
1t was an evening in Autumn. and two girls
were walking arm in arm along woodland
road. The tall trees reached far above them,
and the wind moaned drearily through the
leafiess bonghs, aad mournfully rustled the
dry leaves in their pathway. The sun had
disappeared beneath the grey laden clouds of
an autumn sky; yet in all the Surroundings
there seemed to be a melancholy beauty, and
a nameless charm. There was a marked con.
trast in the appearance of the two girls, as
they strolled leisurely along, conversing
pleasantly. The older one was tall and fair.
yet with hair of raven blackness, which hung
in coquettish ringlets about her head The
other was much younger in years, yet she had
a thoughtful brow, and her head was crowned
with heavy braids of dark brown hair Mer-
rily they laughed and chatted and the younger
girl plucked clusters of scarlet berries that
grew by the wayside, and in girlish glee
twined them among the jetty curls of her
companions raven tresses, and in her own
brown braids At length, in their walk, they
came to bridge across a flowing stream, and
pausing for moment upon the time-worn
structure, and leaning against the side rail-
ing, they gaze intently down into the dark
waters. They see no reflection of their future
destiny mirrored back to them from the
depths of the placid stream, and being warned
by the deepening shadows they pursue their
homeward walk. The years sped away. These
girl-iriends became widely separated by
weary distance of sea and land. Time brought
to one life of varied scenes, of heart ache
and disappointments, but peace and happi>
ness at last Time failed to bring 20 the other
realization of the dreams Of girhood days,
but instead, quiet, uneventful life. though
not unmixed with toll and care. The stream
still ripples along with its ceaseless motion,
yet never again will the two girls stand upon
the rude bridge, and look down into the ST.
lent depths Of the quiet waters. Their lite
paths lie far apart, but doubtless in the mem
ory of each, the picture of the bridge and
flowing stream, the woods and the backs
ground, darkening in the gathering gloom of
the autumn twilight, and two girlish forms
standing with arms lovingly locked together
is faithfully enshrined WILDwoop
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
Frightening Invalids. ,

The popular impression, strengthened by
some scientific opinions, that consumption
cannot be cured, has no doubt fastened the
death OF many inyalids, by depriving them Of
the consolation Of hope. Persons afflicted
with pectoral disease should be supported by
every assurance OF cure, not alarmed by
the gloomy, forebodiug counteuances ofthose
around. For our part, we do not believe
that consumption is incutable, and LEI ph 81
clans theorze rs they will. We have mas
of evidence to prove that persons having al
the symptoms of consumption, cough, deep.
bloody expectora'ion; pain and oppression,
sore throat, diarrhGa, night sweats, burning
ing fever, &c, have beer permanently cured
BY CDR. Swayne's Compound Syrup Of Wild
Cherry This old standard remedy Is pre-
pared only by DR.. Swayhe & Son, Pbilade-
phia. Price % cents and 81 or six bottles
for s.. The large size is the M u cconomi-
cal Sold by all promincn. druggists Sold
in Lancaster by JUS. A. JONES. 26vl.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02

The great walking match in New
York, for the Ashley belt and gate
money was closed Saturday night.
The distance made in six days by
therontestants who held out to the
end of the week were, Rowell $50
miles, Merritt SIS, Hazel 5OOI, Hart
4s2l, Guyon Al, Weston 435, Ennis
450{, Krohne 1909. 1t was an ex-
citing contest and was witnessed by
dense crowds of people but the COM
mon opinion was expressed by one
of the crowd, when the show was
ended, IN these words "a grand in.
ternational humbug, organized in
London and consummated in New
York"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02

CHICAGO, Sept. % The tug G..
w Parker, while towing the schoon-
err s A. Wood to Evanston, burst
her boiler at O'Clock this morning
off Lincoln Park. The following
were killed: Robert Leahy, captain;
John Callagham. engineer; Peter
Rogers, fireman, VIM Barton cook.
The only man on the tug who sur
vived was VIM Mcclure, a deck
hand, and be was badly injured. The
value of the tug was about $500.
1t is believed the engineer allowed
the water to get out of the boiler.
The tug went to the bottom of the
lake.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02

A BAND of American decreases.
recently doing the sights at Rome
produced something Xix sensation.
Some of them were remarkably
pretty = pretty enough to make
most men wish TO b, i'll if tended by
such sweet nurses. They were all
dressed in black silk, mixed with
with black cashmere. Their dresses
were made very high at the
neck, and were edged round with
pleated muslin frills. which reached
to the chin. Thus the whole
of the neck was concealed
Sons wore wells, Others hats. Only
one wore spectacles. They looked
remarkably bright and merry and
stared saucily at those who stared
unduIy at the m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For Governor, WILLIAM E. SMITH.
For Lieut.. Gov, JAMES NJ BINGHAM.
For Sec'y of State, HANS b. WARNER.
For State Treasurer, RICHARD GUNTHER.
For Atty General, ALEXANDER WILSON.
For State sup't, WILLIAM C. wHlTF0Rp.
For State Senator, GEO. w. RYLAND.
For Assembly, % Dist, CHAs. WATSON.
For Assembly, I'd Dist, JOHN A. KLlNDT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02

, Mr.. J. +. LANE, of jamestown, in
the Republican convention proposed
the Hon. Joseph Harris. of Hazel
Groon, for State Senator. 10 doing
80 he made speech in mannt r
showing there vas something OF the
Patrick Henry ia nm and utterir g
sentiments that are deeply felt by a
large majority of Republicans, but
not enough respected by some who
get. into office. He represents a
clasb who will in due time be effect.
lively heard from. Mr.. Harris, how
eveL declined to be a candidate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
GOOD FARMS FOR SALE

Ten minutes walk from Court-house on
main roads leading nortlfand northeast from
the city, one containing about l55 aud the
other about IS acres. Convenient TO high
and graded school Good buildings, album
dance of water. timber, fruit, etc. Will be
sold separately or together, or in fractional
parts of either. Also if desired, farm ma,
chinery, teams, etc, sufficient for uses Of
farms, very low.
For terms, etc, enquire of the SUBSCRIBER
on the premises. TN. BARBER.
Lancaster. Oct 10th. 1878
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02

TIE Democratic candidate for
Governor, substituted for Alexander
Mitchell, is James G. Jenkins, of Mil
waukee He is a member of the law
firm of jenkins, Elliot & Winkler.
and is in good repute as lawyer.
Like Mallory he is not well enough
known by the average voter to draw
a very heavy "boom." The chances
tor,his election are marine blue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
A Lancaster Farm for Sale.

Ny 225 acre farm, three miles north Of the
city of Lancaster, is offered for sale.
There are 100 acres under pillow, and the
whole farm is fenced
1t has plenty Of timber, abundant water and
pasture.
1t has good two-story frame house a good
frame barn, granary and other outbuildings.
Offered tor sale at low price For further
information cal on the premises
4m6 JAS IIVENS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02

GENERAL GRANT parties in Cali.
fornie are booming on as grand a
scale as ever. Men. woa en- and
children are apparently trying to
Guido each ether in doing him bom-
ago. No man on this lltle globe
was ever lionized az he has been:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02

1T was supposed fhe Democratic
were going to let "we'uns" aud the
Greenback yrs run the next election
in this county. But calls published
in this paper dispels that hattering
JUNCTION from our souls.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
ROEus UERTIFICATES-

1t is no vile drugged stuff, pretending to be
made of wonderful foreign roots, barks, &C.,
and pulled up by long bogus certificates of
pretended miraculous cures, but simple,
pure, effective medicine, made of well known
valuable remedies, that furnishes its own GER
tifcates by its cures. We refer 20 Hop Bit
tiers, the purest and best of medicines See
another column. Republican.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02

To NIGHT Hon. Alex Wilson, Re
publican candidate for Attorney Ger
eral, and Mr.. Thos. NJ. Nichol, who
is the Ajax of the Wisconsin stump
on political finance, will speak at
Fennimore.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
New Steam Ferry at Glen
Haven.

Will make regular trips between Glen Ha-
ven Wis. and Gutenberg Iowa, leaving Glen
Haven $50 4. NJ. and 3 p NJ. connecting
with Passenger trains on &. d. & NJ. Il. X.
The nearest and best route to all parts of
Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Dakota and the
western country. Good roads, quick time,
low rates and good accommodations.
If KIDD * CHANDLER Proprietors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02

DEADwooD in the Black Hills was
nearly swept out Of existence SatuI-
day morning, by fire. The value Of
the loss is estimated at million and
q half dollars.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02

President Hayes and Secretary
Sherman have been as far west as
Neosha, Kansas, and on their way
home had a grand reception at
Springfield, ILL.,, Monday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
Democratic County Convention.

A Democratic convention will be held at Lancas-
ter, Monday, OCTOBER 18th, at o'clock, p. NJ to
nominate candidate for the Office Of State sena.
tor also candidate for County superintes emit OF
Schools. Towns will be entitled TO their usual
ber Of delegates.
r. 1t s recommended that towns hold their meet ing
the 10th Instant TO choose delegates to said
vsntioD. By order Of County Committee.
II. A. MOORE, Chairman
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
UNREDEEMED LANDS.
Tax Notice-For Deed.
OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK. 1
LANCASTER, Grant Co., Wis.,, Aug. q, 1879. {

OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK
LANCASTER, Grant Co., Wis.,, Aug. q, 1879
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FoL-
IN lowing described lands and village lots in the
county OF Grant and State of Wisconsin were sold by
the Treasurer Of said county the sth day OF Nav
1871 for the delinquent taxes OF 1876.
The amount set opposite each tract of land and VIII
sge lot is the amount Of tax, interest and charges
ton.
Now, therefore, unless the taxes and charges are
paid on the following described tracts of land and
village lots. on or before the Sth day Of May D.
1880 the same will be conveyed by tax deed TO The
purchasers, according to the provisions Of law.
LAMENTATIONS east; me- northeast Sc
southeast W, west NV, northwest; sw, southwest
n, north; 8, south; com. commencing; beg beginnipg
run, runuing;a &C. acre. blk, block IT, feet ks links
en-, chains; adn addition: pc, part; adj adjonng ex
except und. nndiyided cor. corner Or x quarter
frac fractional.l
Ioicn !, Range 1-Hazef Green.
Description Sec To ,otou. assessed sn,y
M seA and sea se1s l6iBernard Budka... ...s9 co
Village ef LesSer Hazel Green
description Sec To ,ehom assessed, amt
ont-lot on Edwards sdd. John Hinch.... 8 So
7oion 2, Range 1-smelser.
Description Sec To rhs,n assessed Amt
sea swA .................. 7 C ID Pulley - q IL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
GRAIN MARKET.
Special Notices.
To those Afflicted with Sore
Ewes.
eddy STRONG 4 Berger.
-. anaa.r d.. D 100

Any one having sore eyes, Inflammation or
weak eyes-l can cure them Charges
reasonable and no pay asked unless a cure is
effected. Mrs ScHALosIK CLEMENT
Cassyille Wis 9qw3&
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
To My Creditors and Debt

All persons having claims against ME and
all ewing me are hereby notified to call upon
me wi,hn thirty days from this date and
have settlement. intend to close up my
business. SANFORD CHAFEE 27w4
Burton, Gran. Co., Wis, September ll'h.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and inds
cretions ofyonth nervous weakness early decay los
ofmanhood, Sc. will send you areceipt that a iii
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered bya missionary In South America
SeDda selfaddressed envelare to the Rev JosYPH
r. IsMAN, Station d N.o YORK CITY. 4stl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
Paw Up. Right AWav.

All bills ard notes due me which have run
over one year must be settled within two
months. This is the only way to save e1-
fenses. MAN k0LB
Bloomington Wis oaws.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
FROM BEYOND THE wIsOoNsF.

Personai and Explanatory-'Rah for Gram
The wants OF WAtterson-LocaI Poittfcs-
Marrying . Bar'I-A Blue tsrass senator-
Not an Ex-Town-AB internal Improveme nt
-baeheiors' Rsvefies ID eauty on a lsuck-
board, etc, etc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
THE MAR X ETS.
CuTfsA an
LANCASTER

Chicago Sc p, 90
Wheat has lnctus,ed wildly for a week prices
now $i.0itpl0IA. Cam 36Ac. Oats 2elsc Rive
/ 5sAc. Barley ~ for No. 2 Ness pork go So Lard
4 S6.25. Hogs SO 30@S.55
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02

A BABY was born in Georgia, the
other day, without any chin. Prob
ably it was wiped off.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02

. MEMPHIS has had this season
1880 cases OF yellow fever, 400 of
which were fatal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
Democratic Assembly Convention

Democratic Assembly ConysAtion for tho 2nd
district will be held in Lancaster Immediately after
the adjournment Of the County Convention October
18Th, to nominate q candidate for the Assembly
BY order of the I'd Assembly District Committee
X. T.. MCCOY, Chairman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02

If poverty is disgrace, mended
stockings are darped shame.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
Tom s. Range 3-Boscobel.

Pt s5a So SCI swA beg
26 rods II # e & 10
rods Of sw cor tn
10 rods rds #
50 rods "a # rds
rds to beg...... 26I Jas Bailey ........I2 06
PIT sh M swI se4
beg 10 rds cors
10 rds rds n 10 rds
VS. rds to beg... &c j Chase .............. 05
PIT Ell el% neA beg at
tn $50 1t
40 rds n 230 # 40
rds of Browns add q Jesse Comstock 81
PIT wa seL neh beg
rds of Sc tn
Is rds " go # Is rds
60 # to beg.... 81 Goble est ............... 81
acs ne cor of nw.&
of R................. 81 ] Basor .......... 81
PIT sw4 nwZ beg at ne
cor tn " sic ks 1898
ks $50 Q 800 ks n
IEs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02

Lot com at the N line
and running IA rods s
from n line of n pit
NV Sc q acres).........
Lot com Ia rods s of II
line and taking to "a
Nl. n 80 - IT, =. 49,,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
Toxin 2, Range A. Waterloo.
Edward Evans......... s SO

o : Beeman ............... 2 81
2 I l. Graham ............57 %
2 do do .........57 02
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-10-02
.ieR 6, Range 4-M. Hope
Sec To whnm ass,

Tosa7. Rage 4-Woodman.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-10-16

numerous expressions that have been
drawn from southern papers by the lash.
ings that have recently been admins.
tered to the Mississippi barbarians by
organs of northern opinion; and the
sensitiveness betrayed is about the most
hopeful symptom observable in the case
OF the sick man of the south. When a
man writhes under a moral scourging,
there is some chance of his moral i'm.
provement. The correspondent further
reports that the northerner travelling in
the south is frequently told that if the
northern press would stop now, and not
'ir.itate' the south with any more such
severe criticism, things would get better
but it the castigation goes on, it will only
complicate matters If that is the
case, matters are in fair way to be
complicated, for the northern presf will
mol stop criticising until signs of amend
msnt become visible. Northern opinion
will be very freely expressed until the
shotgun shall cease to be the principal
weapon used in political contests, and
until it shall be possible for men, what
ever their color or birthplace, to express
their opinions freely with some degree of
safety, and until public opinion shall
cease to uphold political mobs and shield
political assassins."