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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
BULLDOZING THE FARMERS.
Bassian In Earnest Endeavoss to swiudIe the
Badgers,

Confidence work has reached the confines of
Waterloo township, Grant county, Wisconsin.
Mr.. John Monahan, son OF Robert Monahan. a
well-to-do farmer Of that locality, informed
Herald reporter or Friday that a man by the
name of Ernst Bastian, alias Ernst Schmidt.
has endeavored TO take in some of the inno-
cent grangers in the township in a manner
that proved to be not altogether square After
making a bargain for Mr. Hugo's farm. at
Dickeyvile, Smith went to Waterloo, and
entered into negotiations with Mr.. Monahan
for his place. stating that he desired to pur-
chase farm for his brother and family, who
were stopping at the Harmony House in
Dubuque. Bastian represented to Mr.. Mona
han that he was well of and that he owned
spanking team. two seated cutter which he
bought of Tom Connolly, and a thoroughbred
stallion that he imported from Europe Mr..
Monahan devoted considerable time in showing
Bastian the place, invited him to dinner, and
treated him as one honest man would another.
He accompanied him to Mr.. Archy Browns
house, which he examined with view of
making like Improvements on the building he
was aboat to purchase from Monahan. When
the bargain was made, Bastian proposed to
pay Monahan 81 ,0G0 in French gold to bind
the bargain, stating at the same time that now
that resumption had taken place in the coun-
try gold was the most preferable and certainly
the most reliable currency, as it would pass
current in all parts of the world. Mr.. Mona
han refused to take French gold, as he was
unaccustomed to handling that kind of money,
and stated that he preferred TO 60 to Lancas.
ter With him where the gold could be examine
ed by the bankers, and Bastian could ascertain
that the title of the property was correct. To
this Bastian replied that he did not wish to
spare the time, as he must have q farm by
Tuesday, as his brother could not afford to be
under such a heavy expense at Dubuque
Part Of the gold was produced, but Monahan
did not like the looks of il, and totally refused
u take il. Bas.ian then went of. and was
not heard of afterwards until he arrived at n.
aeeler's. at Potosi, where he offered spurious
looking $40 bill for some wine he purchased.
John Monahan then went to that village for
the purpose of learning more of the man, and
there discovered that he was one of the
notorious confidence workers. who are
infesting the rural districts Just now Mr..
Monahan then came to Dubuque, to learn Aha.
no such man or the brother of any snch man
was stopping at Mr.. Altman's Harmony Hall
nor had been stopping there. 1t is evident
that had Monahan taken the "Frenchn gold
offered, he would have found be had dear
bargain, especially if he allowed him to "walk
of" with pair of fine horses which we're in
the bargain for a farm, probably the only
property he was after
Bastian is represented TO be man Weigh
ing l55 pounds, sports two overcoa.s
black, the other brown, and wears a cap some-
thing like q mi.re. and large rubber boots
Farmers win do well 10 give him vide berth
Dubuque Herald
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
Bloomington Notes.

The late snow storm has repaired the
worn seighing, greatly stimulating business
and pleasure. Wood is moving in large guam
titles and the trade in pork and beef is quite
good. OF the latter there is more feeding
than usual. Farmers who have been accus.
toned to the disposing of corn in this way
are feeding quite extensively, and many who
have never before fed are fsttenpg from
twenty to fifty head
Rev. r. l.. Cheueys father is visiting him.
He spent last winter here and made lots of
friends who extend to him welcome greet
ing We are not informed OF the length of his
stay, but hopes are entertained that he will
spend the winter. His friendly ways and
beautiful songs win him hearty welcome
wherever he goes and exert great influence
for good.
The house of one of Mr.. Sargent's renters
"a German by the surname of Steipp) was
recently burned. He saved nothing; his house
contained all of his provisions Many beun-
tiful donations have been made to his relief
He will surely not suffer for Blakes Prairie is
inhabited by generous people who never fail
to "help a brother pulling hard against the
! stream"
20. ". Graves is about to pay visit to
the East via. C. & T. Narrow Gauge
Friday evening, the 18th, the Climb dance
was well attended. About 90 Nos being sold !.
For many of the boys there was an unpleas.
antness in going home bare. headed win
some one please pass around the hats.
Mr.. Adams from Aurora has a fiourishing
Singing School in town and three or four in
the neighborhood He devotes his whole time
to the work and gives general satisfaction.
Bloomington school under Prot. Bar,ley's
supervision is in prosperous condition. Both
rooms are full to ovcraowing, requiring the &C
tive exertions of three teachers,
DIR. Newman tsuccessor of the late la
mented DR.. Clifford. of P du Chienl is with us
for few days. His painless method of ex-
tracing teeth makes the operation pleasurable;
so they say. He is a very atfabe gentleman
and well spoken ofby those who have employed
him,
Our bachelor ranks are minus one in Mr.
VIM. Connel, who. with his happy bride, Miss
Davis, has gone TO p du Chen to spend the
honeymoon. Bloomington bachelors are won't
TO count ,eiess among the dispensable luxu-
ries-as a minus quantity in the problem of
Life However sometimes in forming the
EQUATION "a mistake in the signs probably)thev
equal neces,ity, when this occurs all the pow
ers that be, (hard times not excepted cannot
restrain them. They viii launch upon the sea
OF matrimony. The friends of the Bride and
Groom wish them happy voyage.
Mr.. Aliens temperance lecture Sunday
evening was listened to by large audience.
All were we'll satisfied with his effort. "Save
my Boy" was patheticaiIy rendered BY the Rev.
Mr.. Cheney, his wife and father. Mr.. A.
speaks tonight in Patch Grove. Loads of
Blooming have gene to bear him.
CosxoPoLIrlS,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
Temperance at North Andover

While have few spare moments wish
to inform The lovers of temperance through
your paper and all that are interested in the
cause, that North AnGover should not be
overlooked. met with the Mendoza Lodge
the l5 ID and 18th instant, and delivered
three lectures to open Lodges. They number
100 members in good standing. The Lodge is
in its second year. 1t has driven one of King
Alcohol's agents from his strong hold. There
were two saloons in full blast when this Soci-
ETY. was first formed, there is only shadow of
theot her remaining-he is on his last legs and
will soon have to surrender. He is beginning
TO cry fer quarter. / found the people in a
prospecting condition they are noble, gener>
Gus, cordial, genial, knd-hearted people. Too
much by the way OF commentator can not
be said. They have fine hall so feet in
length, 80 in width. would advise all lovers
of the cause to visit them whenever an oppor-
tunity presents itself. for they know well how
to make a stranger feel at home. May God
protect and care for such noble people, is the
desire and wish of one who can always speak
a good word for the North Andover Mendoza
Lodge. HARRY HALL,
MillviTia Iowa fan 1870
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23

Names of scholars not absent FIRST month
JAS Clifton, Phillip Kerr, Albert Finn, Lucius
Finn, Jessie Patch, Jennie Patch, Laura
Patch, Lottie Jones, Maiben Anderson, Willie
Anderson, Hannah Shellcross, Alex. Robert
son, Hannah Woffenden. Anna Kerr, Artie
Orr, John Spensley, Lizzie Jones, Anna Rob-
ertson, Ella Robertson.
Not tardy-Lucius Finn, Albert Finn, JAS
Clifton, Jessie Patch, Lottie Jones, Laura
Brodt, Eddie Paul, Hannah Shelcross, Alex.
Robertson, Jennie Patch, Rosa Humphrey,
Hannah Woffenden, Geanie Taylor, Olive Finn,
Lizzie Jones, John Spensley, Hannah Ladd,
Ollie Foshey.
Not communicated-A Albert Finn, Albert
Zimmerman, Laura Brodt, Jessie Patch, Laura
Patch, Jennie Patch, Artie Orr, Rena Hum
phrey. Olive Finn, Geanie Taylor, Hannah
Laid. ELIZA NAGLE, Teacher
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
MARRIED.

In Potosi. Jan. 16, 1879. at the residence Of the
bride. By Rev. D. w. 0illmor, Mr. Theodore A. Caloly
and Miss Eva 8 Gibson.
1t is with mingled joy and sadness we
chronicle the above event, as the consumma.
ton of this happy union is the sigIal of the
departure to the far west of two who are
muci bei6sed, especially by the young portion
of oar community the one for his temperate,
industrious habits and genial disposition; the
other for her unassuming talents and capacity
for steady friendship Farewell, Theodore
and Eva! With suppressed tears we consign
you to that matrimonial realm where, it is
said, people grow speedily old, and to space
beyond cur call. but to oblivion, never. May
the romance of the days Of your courtshiF
never depart from your subsequent lives. but,
sanctified by time, ever glow in brighter
halo, is the wish Of many friends.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
Chew Jackson's Best Swee, Navy Tobacco

Mrs. DR.. Scott IS spending five DAYS of
each week now in Lancaster. Thone who are
afflicted with chronic diseases and wishing her
services will call at her rooms at the residence
OF James Mahan.
Cancer, Consumption. Catarrh Neuralgia.
Rheumatism. Liver Complaint. Asthma, Goitre
or big neck, Scald Head. Scrofula, Fever
sores. Erysipelas, Dropsy, Dyspepsia. Diseases
ofthe eve. and other diseases too numerous to
mention. The extensive and successful practice
she has already gained in so short time is
sufficient to show that woman can succeed. If
she win, in what she undertakes. "When she
will she will you may depend ont &C." Mrs
DIR. Scott needs no farther recommendation
than being graduate of one of the best med.
ical schools in the United States; the Cincin-
matt Eclectic Medical College.
The people Of Lancaster can hear of many
cures she has made in and around Lancaster
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23

The Nursery. monthly magazine for
youngest readers, published by John L. Sho.
rey, Boston, Mass. satisfies the children ard
their mothers better than any other publica-
ton Of the kind we know Of
-E. II. Campbell fell from ladder in his
stable in the town of Mt. Ida, on Wednesday
evening last week and broke leg. He lay in
the barn until his wife went to neighbor to
help carry him in the house, and the break
was not set until next day by DR.. Leavitt. The
delay caused much suffering but, the last
heard, he was doing we'll as could be expected.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
ESTATE-BURR.


State of Wisconsin, County Court for Grant County
In Probate.
Notice Is hereby given that at the March Term o.
the County Court TO be held In and for said County
at tho Court House 10 the City Of Lancaster in said
County, on the first Tuesday Of March, A, d. 1879
the following matter will be heard aud considered.
The application Of George Clamentson, adm inistra
tor Of the estate OF Addison Burr late Of the City
Lancaster. in said County, deceased, to sell the res
estate belonging to such estate described as follows
viz the following land in said Grant County:
Lot block II In the City Of Lancaster. except 2.
by - feet OF southwest corner and SIS feet of north
end, being lot upon which is store building.
Lots and 10, block As In said City lots g. e. ant
in said block 10 excepting Is feet off the south side
thereof sold heretofore to A. X. BUSHNELL 10 to and
in said block a..
The undivided x of ne. Z of sw 4 OF sect ion SO
town 8, rangsl.
The following land in Crawford County, Wisconsin
viz: The undivided "a of the W. x OF ne. "a of acc
80. town 9, range4 4.
Dated January l4th, 1879.
By order 81 the Court,
A6w6 Wd. kCGONIGAL, Jndge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
EXCURSIONS

To Eastern Nebraska. True remedy for bard
times Own your own homes, and cultivate
your own land. Excursions from Lacrosse,
Tuesday. Feb. 4,h and 18th. $3.50 from
Dubuque, ticket for round trip to Lincoln,
Nebraska. Write to T. N. YorSa, Glen
Haven, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
ESTATE -FITzGERALp.

State of Wisconsin, County Court for Grant County
In Probate.
Notice Is hereby given that at the March Term Of
the County Court to be held In and for said county
the Court House In the City OF Lancaster IL said
the following matter will be heard and considered
The application Of Hugh A. ". hcNair, adminIstra
tor Of the Estate Of Hannah Fitzgerald late Of the
town Of Lancaster in said county. deceased to sell
as folIows: The east half ofthe southwest quarter
and the east half of the northwest quarter OF the
northw quarter nf section fifteen (5) in town Eve
f5 north Of range three s west in said town Of Lam
caster.
Dated January 14th, 1879.
By order of the Court
46wS WIN. McG0NIGAL County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
A CARD.

To all who suffering from the errors and indis
cretions ofyouth nervous weakness early decay loss
OF manhood, &C.. will send you receipt that will
cure you. FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered BY missionary In South America.
Send selfaddresssd envelope to the 2Ev. JOSEPH T.
IKMAS, Station d, Bible House, Ntc Fork CITY. 45yl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
- - ------'s---- - -
WE BELIEVE

That if every one would use Hop Bitters free
ly there would be much less sickness and mis-
cry in the world; the people are 1as. finding
this out, whole families keeping well at a tri-
fling cost by its use. We advise all to try il.
u. Dc 4. Rochester, NJ y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23

Circuit Court GRAFT County.
Nicholas Messersmith, Plaintiff, W. harriet N Par
ksr and William J Parker, her husband, Defend
ants.
The State Of Wiscosin to the said Defendants and
each of them.
You are hereby summoned to appear within twenty
daye after service Of this summons exclusive Of the
day Of service and defend the above entitled ton
In the Court aforesaid AID 10 of your failure so
to do Judgment will be rendev ed against you accord.
ing to the demand OF the complaint of which a copy
is herewith served upon you.
A W. BELL. plaintiffs Attorney.
P. o. Address, Platteviiie, Grant Co., wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
Glad TidingS

Come back from our friends and neghbors
that have homes and lands on the old B. & NJ.
X, r. There is land from 81 to "a per acre,
and per cent. interest on ten years time.
Write to T. NJ. YOUNG, to find out about
them 46wA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23

Mrs. Mary P. johnson. Who lived to the good old
ago Of eighty-sx years, died in wyAusibg about
January 3d. She WAS the wife Of VIM johnson
Funeral services we're preached ty R-v. u. wsde Of
Patch Grove
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
CUMMONS-CAsPER, ct al.

Circuit Court, Grant County. John Mllhouse. plain
tilt. vs.. Maria cathrins Casper. Peter Casper her
husband, and Martha Saul, defendants.
The State of Wisconsin to the said defendants and
each Of them:
You are hereby summoned TO appear within twenty
days after service of this summons exclusive OF the
day Of service and defend the above entitled action
in the court AZORES aid and in of your failure
to do. judgment will be rendered against you accord
ing to the demand Of the complaint OF which copy
is herewith served upon you.
A. w BELL, Plaintiff 3 Attorney,
46w6 =. r. OrAddress. PlatteYille. Grant Gu. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23

QuERr: Why viii .nen smoke common
tobacco, when they can buy Marburg Bros.
Sale, Of North Caroiina' for the same price ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23

CHICAGO.

Chicago. Jan. 81. 1879
Wheat s51zc. Corn 3o1zc. Oats 3oi &c. RYE &c.
Barley so@slc. Mess Pork So 25 Hogs 81 e0a3 Is.
Cattle 81. 75d2ss for cows $22s3 IS for steers and
feeders 3.l6@4 80 for fair to choice steers
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
A FREE CIFT /!

Of copy Of my Medical Common Sense Book,
to any person suffering with Consumption, Asthma.
Cdtarrh, Bronchitis. sLo1 Of Poice. Sore Throat.
Send name and post Office address, with two postage
clamps. State your sickness. The book is elegant
ly Illustrated {ls3 PIP limo, 1879 Che information
1t contains In the providence OF God has saved many
lives The author has bean treating Diseases of the
Nose, Thsoat, and Lungs. as . special practice in
Cincinnati since 1875 Address DR.. N. B. Wolfe.
CHM. Ohio.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
DIPHTHERIAM!

JOhnsGns Anodyne Liniment will positively
prevent this terrible disease and will positively
nine cases in ten. Information that will many
lives sent free by mail. Don't delay moment. Pre-.
I. d. JOHNSON Il CO., BANGOR, MAINE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
POtosi Dat Market.

The highest market price paid for good
sound oats. r. KENDRICK.
42tf Buyer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
New Advertisements,
Stock for Sale.

oGsr for sale MICH COWS. all coming in -
in February, and first rate cows, In good condition
Also ONE BEEF COW and THREE BULLS Two
Of the bulls three fourths Durham and the 9th
halt Durham. One is fifteen months old, the others
coming year old. The sire of these bulls sold
last Fail for $i55. For sale low.
CYRREL MARCUK.
Potosi, Wis. 46was
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
Villas HOUSE.


NOTICE is hereby given to all yhom il nav
concern, That in view of the condition Of pub
NC AFFAIRS, the price of the rooms to the guests
IN the Villas HOUSE will be As foll6ws:
On the nrst aoor p-r day..........s... an a,
az an 49,, 49, a. 50
- .nc thiiu uoti
nv Iout. ~ no0r --..s.. 50
All rooms above the fourth noor Free
Mrs. a, W.. Waterman is continued as mat
ron and house keeper ofine establishment and
cannot be excelled In her department by any
lady in America. -
The location of the House ard its recent i'm
prosements excels anv other in the beautiful
city Of Madison. The table will continue as i
has been in the past, the best in the north
west For further particulars. ladies' and gen.
tlemea, call and ace fur ourselves
Van ETA, Prop'r.
Madison, Nov. let, 1873. SONS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
Potosi, Wis.

NEW YORK saOPPIN0.-HAvING FORMED A
~ connection with the Lamar Purchasing gency,
will give personal super vision TO the answering OF
I4RTrERs OF INQUIRY and forward ng of Samples
Purchases made with taste and discretion.
LUCY CARTER.
r AMAR PURCHASING AGENCY.
IL Established. Reliable. Send for Circular.
Address,
MRS. ELLEN LAMAR,
ST. Broadway first noor). New York City.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23
CUMMONS-PARKRR.

MIS-. BIIsEN L.
81 Broadway liirst floor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-01-23

Patch Grove School Report.

Melville, low. Jan. 10. 1879.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-01-24
THE POTTER COMMITTEE.

J. Henri Burch (coloreD, Presiden-
tial elector-at-large in Louisiana, testified be-
fore the Potter Committee that he signed
second set of certificates because he had been
advised that there was an informally in the
first set; he tncw nothing Of the forgery OF GER
tificates' Kelly (oolored) was placed upon the
stand, aud testified that the name of Jeffrion,
one of the electors, was forged by ID. p. Blsnch-
ard, aclerkin Gov. Kellogg soffice; in answer to
question as TO the whereabouts Of Blanchard,
witness stated that he died last summer OF yell
low fever. Gen. Butler, who conducted the
greater part of the cross examination, proceed
ed upon the theory that Kelly, the colored mes
senger, had himself committed the forgery
He asked Kelly to write his own signature upon
piece of paper Kelly did so Then Butler
asked the witness, who wrote very readily, TO
write the name Of Jeffrian. This the witness
very positively refused to do. In answer to a
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-01-24
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN NEWS.

A cable dispatch reports shocking
colliery disaster near Ponty-Pridd, in Wales.
An explosion occurred in pit in which fifty
eight miners were at work, nearly all of whom
we're killed.
Under the Socialist law, before the
LIST of January, Bismarck squelched 1S9 clubs,
So periodicals, and 2l0 other publications, and
banished 80 persons.
Yakoob Khan, son of Shere Ali, has
fled from Cabul.
Over 100000 head of sheep were de-
stroyed in Scotland by the recent severe
weather.
Turkey and Austria have concluded
a treaty by which the latter is left free to adj
minister Bosnia and Herzegovina, continue the
Turkish administration, and establish mixed
occupation of Novi-Bazar.
A terrible railway accident lately &C.
Cured near Phllippopolis, in Turkey. A
bridge spanning the river Arda gave way be-
meath the weight of a passenger train, which
was precipiated into the stream, and Russian
General, several other officers, and over 2OO
men were drowned
Edward Mathew Ward, the well
known English painter, recently committed
suicide in London.
A reduction of u per cent. in wages
In the iron ship yards and foundries in and
about Liverpool has been decreed by the Iron
Trade Employers Association.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1879-01-24
Treatment OF SMALLPOX in the Olden
Time.

A curious old custom still fingers IN
some of the more secluded parts of the
country of placing patient suffering
from smallpox in a bed with red hang
ings. 1t would be interesting to know
the origin of this custom, and how long
it had been in vogue. The tradition
that red is good for smallpox is at least
five centuries and half old, for we read
that John, one of the sons of Edward
H., was treated for the disease by being
put into bed surrounded by red hang
ings, covered with red blankets and a
red counterpart, his throat being gar
gled with red mulberry wine and red
juice of pomegranates being given him
to suck. This was the boosted prescrip-
ton of John of Gaddeaden, who took
no small credit to himself for bringing
his royal patient safely through the
disease.