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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-07

A correspondent Of Western paper gives
this pen-picture of Western farm, which
shows the magnitude Of the agricultural
operations In some OF the newer portions of
our country: Gust think Of a sea Of wheat
containing twenty square miles-13,000 acres
-rich ripe, golden; the winds ripping over It..
AS far as the eye can see there is the same
golden-russet hue. Far away on the horizon
you behold an army sweeping along In grand
procession. Riding on to meet 1t, you see a
major general on horseback-the superin-
tendent; two brlgadier5 on horseback-re-
pairers. No swords flash in the sunlight, but
their weapons are monkey wrenches and ham
mers. No brass band, no drum beat or shrill
note Of the fife, but the army moves on-a
solid phalanx OF twenty-fourN self binding
reapers-to the music OF Its own machinery.
At one sweep, in a twinkling. swath
reapers tossing the bundles almost disdatn-
fully into the air-each binder doing the work
Of six men. In all there are lis self-binding
reapers at work. During the harvest about
400 men are employed, and during threshing
6oo-their wages being two dollars a day
with board. It is estimated that the combina-
ton Of capital with a rigid system, adds
about one dollar per acre to the owners profit
over those who farm in small way. This
is we'll enough for pioneer work. In fact, in
this way, by the comprehensiveness of indi-
yidual enterprise, will the wild lands OF the
West be soonest brought under cultivation.
But when this IS done we hope twenty-five
men at least will own the farm that is now
controlled by single will. It will be much
better for society to have it so, even if the
profits are dollar less per acre.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-07

A paper read before the International Law
conference In London, BY Sir Travers Twiss,
contains a novel suggestion for the establish
ment and maintenance Of sea lights. The
learned essayist quoted precedents for inter-
national action In the matter OF lights and
lighting dues, and proposed that where sea
lights are urgently required for the common
use of all maritime nations they should be
established and kept up at the joint expense,
proper stipulat.onsbein made at the time Of
their establishment that the State in whose
custody they are to remain is not to make use
be it, position for political or ambitious pur-
noses,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-07
San FRANCISCO. Sept. 6 Closing prices of
mining stocks are us follows:
COM ERClAL.
OFFICE OF NEW oRLEANs DEMOCRAT.

Saturday Evening. September 8. 1879.
COTTON-The tone of the market was strong
consequent upon the buoyant character of the
markets abroad. and the reported sales reached
TOO bales.
The following Is the official closing OF the Cot
ton Exchange:
To-day. Yesterday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-07
TBy TelegrMoh.I II.

New YoEx Aug. Money enay Mt t8G. OK
change dull nj t.soaiH9a s1aa: govarements
strong; new b8 l022s, ass i0ta. A. loln. State
bonds inactive.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-07

A BANKRUPT ROADS LIBERALITY.-Mr
Jewett, receiver of the Erie Railroad Com
pany. gave reluctant testimony before the
New York investigating committee in regard
to the compensation received by him from
the company. He said he was paid $4,000
a year for ten years. ct will be observed Mr.
Jewett does not compute the interest.l He
was promised besides $4,000 a year, making
his whole salary $4,000 year. On becoming
s40,o 600 year. This with the $4,000 per year
makes the total annual compensa-
ton So, 900. It must be confessed that the
Erie, tor bankrupt road, Is liberal with its
servants-or the court Is libbelu with its
effects. Chicago Times.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-07

The announcement In American kilograms
OF the fact that Bismarck had expressed to
ness mes Of Germany to consider a proposal for
international bi-metalism, does not surprise
well-informed English journals like the
Statist It believes the causes are simply
the discovery by the German government
that the policy which 1t adopted In 1871 was
mistake on two grounds. First. that the
gold money which it adopted in 1871 is IN
suited to Germany, and that it retains the
requisite amount Of the metal required for the
that the expense OF exchanging the demone-
tized silver for gold Is much greater than was
contemplated in consequence of the great
depreciation OF silver. The Statist argues
while England holds aloof, whatever course
Germany may adopt and whatever countries
may follow her example.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-07
JUDICIAL ADVERTISEMENT

SUCCESSION NOTICES,
Succession Of Abei Adams
SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE pan
- Ah Of Orlenus No. Al iso- Wherein II,eIndd.s.
Adam. hp petitiousd the court for jettara ~
ADMINISTRATION On tho estate of the LATE All
Ahan'F, d"e1hseh. Notice Is hereby given to all
days Why the prayer Of tho said pefjfioner
should not be- granted AoA
Ey order Of the Court
SCI 2is* JOHN HERBERT, Clerk
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-09-07
EM3U RANCE

In conformity With the requirements OF their
charter. tho Company publish the following
statement.
Premiums received during the year end,ns
May 81 1878, Including unearned premiums
OF the previcug year
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
Found Dead.

We are called upon to chronicle the sad
and mysterious affair which happened to
Adolph Smith, a son of Henry Smith Of Lib,
erty, some seventeen years of age. The facts
so far as could be gathered at the inquest
were these:
On the morning of June 9Th, young Adolph
went to the field, about three quarters OF
mile distant from the house, to pillow corn. 1t
was lonesome and much secluded quarter.
The horse he had was an old, reliable, quiet
family horse, having been owned and used in
the family some fifteen years. He was al
ways considered by Mr.. Smith safe for the
children to handle and work with, and had
never been known to kick or was in any way
vicious or unruly. About half past nine Mr..
Smith started over to where the boy was at
work. with lunch for him. When about
half way over he found the horse in some
brush fast with the lines which had been left
down, and the traces dragging This inn
pressed Mr.. Smith with the belief that some
thing was wrong, and, putting up the lines
and traces he fastened up to where his son
had been at work, and there found him stark
dead, lying upon his back with his hands
crossed over his breast. Immediately he gave
notice Of his discovery to Mr.. Aupperle and
Shrader, who Immediately removed the body
to the house and Squire Shrader proceeded
to hold an inquest. The jury returned YER
diet as follows: That Adolph Smith came to
his death on the morning of June 9Th, from
broken skull which was either inflicted by the
kick Of horse or from some instrument in
ali unknown hand.
Doctors Pickard and Leavitt made a Post
mortem examination and found the skull
broken In at the base of the brain for four
inches and turned upward; fracture that
would cause immediate death. There were
no other marks upon his person. There was
Of course diversity OF opinion as to how be
had come to his death, but there seemed 10
be stronger impression that the horse had
killed him than that he had been murdered.
There was no evidence that he had had any
trouble with bis horse whatever, the ground
where he had been blowing showed none and
there was not mark upon his horse to indi-
cate that he had been whipping it,
The following day he was buried, and the
largest concourse of people ever gathered to-
gether from this section to pay their last tri.
butte to the memory of the dead, followed the
remains to their last resting place. x*x
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
BOOT AND SHOE STORE

The undersigned, thankful for the liberal
patronage received from the citizens of Lam
caster and vicinity for the past twenty two
years he has been in the business here, soil
cits their continued favors and informs them
thathis shelves have been replenishsd with
full line Of new custom made and fine boots
and shoes.
He is prepared to make to order at any
time fine or heavy boots or shoes and en-
cages to give good work at moderate prices.
call at his store on Maple street, two oors
east of the bank ID. WEBER.
Lancaster. May %, '79- If.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12

At meeting OF North Andover Grange
No. 220, P. of H., held May 18th, 1879, the
following resolutions were adopted.
WHEREAS, The unwelcome aud silent mes
senger, Death, has entered our Grange and
taken from our number beloved and hon.
ored member of our order. brother Samuel
Newick. therefore be il
Resolved That we as a Grange extend our
heartfelt sympathy to the grief-stricken and
sadly afflicted relatives and numerous friends
in their irreparable loss. While we fondly
cherish the memory of our departed brother,
we shall mss his genial smile, bis social and
quiet demeanor and his kind and correct
words of warning and advice.
That our Charter be draped in mourning
for thirty days in remembrance of our es~
teemed and beloved brother.
That a copy of these resolutions be pub
lished and entered by the Secretary on the
records OF the Grange.
JoHS RYAN,
d. B. AsHLxr,} Com.
A MYERS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
Woman's Wisdom .

''She insists that ia more Importance, that
her family shall be kept in full health, than
that she should have all the fashionable
dresses and styles OF the times She there-
fore sees to it that each member Of her fami-
ly is supplied with enough Hop Bitters at the
first appearances Of any symptoms of i'll
health to prevent fit of sickness with its at
tendant expense. care and anxiety. All wos
men should exercise their wisdom IN this
way."-Ed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
Obituary Resolutions - Kilbourn-
Newick-by North Andover
Grange.

Resolutions Of sympathy and respect
adopted by the North Andover Grange, mo.
220 P. of H., May 18th, 1878.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our Divine Mas
ter TO remove by death our friend and BROTH
er. James A. Kilbourn, therefore be il
ReSol0ed-That while we deeply mourn the
loss we sustain by this dispensation of Provi.
dence, we shall ever cherish his memory as a
most faithful patron and upright citizen.
That we deeply sympathlze with his widow
and relatives in their bereavement
That our hall shall be draped in mourning
for thirty daysto commemorate the presence
we so sadly miss.
That copy Of these resolutions be pub.
blished and copy be furnished the family,
also that copy of these resolutions be put
on the records of the Grange.
T. w. KLINKHAMNER.)
WIN. d. RYAN, Com.
EDWARD BARR.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
STRAY cow.

Strayed from the undersigned living in
Beetown, 81 miles west Of Lancaster, about
May 18th, a red and white spotted COW, six
years old, right horn broken, end of tail bro
ken of, white feet. reasonable reward
will be paid for its return. Address me st the
Lancaster postofice.
PETER HRASCHE.
Lancaster June ID. 1879 Nv.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
New Steam Ferry at Glen
Haven.

Will make regular trips between Glen Ha-
ven Wis. and Guttenbreg Iowa, leaving Glen
Haven $50 A. NJ. and z. NJ. connecting
with Passenger trains on c. D. 4 NJ. r. r.
The nearest anc 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, 1879-06-12
Old Settlers Meeting.

The Annual Reunion of members OF the
Old Settlers Association OF Grant County
win be held in Lancaster,
Thursday, June 10Th,
at IL o'clock, a. m. It is hoped that al
members, and others qualified to become
members, viii be present. The officers urg,
that refreshments shall consist exclusively O.
a Picnic dinner--no table to be set by Lam
caster ladies, as heretofore. and therefors
those who attend should bring provision,
with them.
WIN. McG0NIGAL; Secretary.
By order of the President.
J. II. RoUSrREE. l3w3.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
GEORGE GIBBS

Manufacturer and Dealer In all kinds of HUI
man Hair, such as Braids. Curls aud Puffs.
Old work speciality. aid coloring warranted
not to fade. Csmbings made up in the most
approved manner, roots all one way. Leave
yonr orders at my Barber Shop, or at my
house. Gro GIBBS.
36-5lm6 Lancaster, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
MARRIED

In Lancaster May 20. 1879 by Rev. s. W. Raton,
Nj. Daniel Stanton and Miss Edith Nithrow both Of
Harrison.
At the residence Of George Brown, woodman.
June 8, 1879, BY Rev. Wm- Cook, Mr.. Raymond J..
0lmstsad Of Cherokee. Iowa. and Miss Fannie Jane
Brown of Woodmsn,
At Cassville. Wis., June 4th, 1873, by j. H. @.
ensclode. Esq, Mr. Robert Hoofschmidt OF Ian sinx
lows. and Miss Mary y. Geiger. ot csssvtile.
The bride was one of the most below ed
young ladies' Of CassvilIe--a favorite with
both the elder and young people. In absence
she will be missed on all occasions Cassville
loses and Lansing gains member that every
community would be pleased to own. The
wedding was quiet affair attended only by
relatives. The bride received from them and
friends many elegant presents. The pair
went TO Dubuque and there took steamboat
passage for Minnesota where they win re-
main for some time. Their many friends fol-
low them with a blessing like this
Oh happ pair. 70 every bleeding born
For you may LIES calm stream unruffed run:
For you its roses bloom wi thozt thor,,
And bright as morning shine its evening sun
90
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
Mount Ida Town Bonds For
Sale.

Ida-ss.
In compliance with the laws of said State for re.
funding town Indebtedness and by the direction of the
Board OF Supervisors Of said town. hereby offer for
sale within the aforesaid town for period of thirty
days. Six Thousand Dollars Of the negotiable bonds
OF said town. payable on o. before ten years from
date issued for the purpose Of refunding the whole
OF the present In dsbtedness of said town. at lower
rateof interest The terms Of sale of such bonds are
that to the person bidding the highest less
than par. and Offering to accept the lowest rate Of
said bonds In whole or part shall be issued.
Bids will be received at the office of the Town
Clerk of said town.
Dated June 5th, 1879 OMARJ ARNOLD
Chairman Of the Board of Supervisors OF said Town
law4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12

Clothes of all kinds cleaned and dyed
by skillful haaas al Geo. Gibbs barber shop.
Lucy Carter gives our lady readers an-
other fashion letter this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and inds
cretions ofyouth nervous Weakness early decay los
Of manhood, &C.. will send you Areceipt that will
cure you. FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered bya missionary in South America
Send self-addressed envelope 20 the Rrv. Josrpu
T.IHhAS, Nation u. New York CITY. 45yl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
Commencement Programme.

The exercises announced to take place at
the High School Hall, Lancaster, tomorrow
forenoon are the following:
Prayer
Music.
Essay--0dd Chances. Name Barnett
oratien-what here in Lite s..........
........ ........ VIII Woodhouse.
observation-disclosures Power. Olive Muesse.
0,ation-Shams of the Age-........ I.
:. ...,.......... Joe Woolstepholme.
Music.
Essay-Purpose in Life. Clara Mitchell
Essay-Against the Current-...........
-. ...............0 tie Woodhouse.
Grafton Influence of Surroundings. 49,.
.-.....-.. .,.... .Joon Muesse.
Essay-Tramps-... Minnie Hedges.
Essay-Thoughts-- -. Emma Schreiner.
Music.
0rstion-Clsims Of Labor. Will Draper.
Essay-Bells--... Laura Cover.
ESsay-Beau.ies Of the Invisible--.......
.......... -. .Amena smith.
Grafton and yaledictory-Inf'uence of
Modern Science. .Chsrlis Hyde.
Music.
Awarding Diplomas.
Benediction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12

INVENTORS who desire to procure Patents Of
theUnited States and else where for their in
ventions, as well as others interested in
Patents already granted, will. on application
to the publisher of this paper be furnished
with pamphlet of reliable information in re-
lation thereto, free Of charge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
o"" Pus"ss'sSs'
Mrs. A. II. Barber,
Judges +" John Pepper.
MI. Rindlaub.

Class No. 27-Asns Discretionary Department.
(Charles Langridge,
Judges1 E. Il. Barstow,
d. Baxter.
The Judges will award diplomas on articles entered
In this class ~ they may deem proper or they may
withhold the when the article is inferior I'M
worthy.
Class No. 28-Ladies Discretionary Department.
Same premiums as Class No. ~.
Mrs. J. P. Lewis,
Judgesl I" I. Bellows
i" A.v. Knapp.
r M KIT,ROITRN Secretarv
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12

Class ID discretionary, Mechasscdt.
! Same Judges as Glass No. Is.
In this Gloss may be entered all articles properly
belonging to the Mechanical Department, and not
otherwise provided for-JudRes to award diplomas
on such articles ss they may deem worthy.
Class No. Isl Wagons. Buggies, Etc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
Take Notice.

All persons are hereby forbidden to allow
their stock to run at large on the following
described lands in South Lancaster, including
the highways thereon; the east half of the
north west quarter of section "a; the east
half OF the south east quarter of section "a
the west half Of the south west quarter of sec
ton 81 /; the west half of the northwest quar-
ter of section "a; the north west quarter of the
southwest quarter of section "a; 20 acres in
the south half of the south east quarter of sec.
ton ~; the west half of the north west quarter
of section 81 the north half of the north east
quarter Of section %. and the north west
quarter Of section %.
l4w4% TH0S. MCDONALD
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12

Department. F-Dom estIcs.
T. SHERMAN. Superintendent.
MISE CLARA MOORE, Assistant.
Class 24-Domsssic mansfdctares.
fMrs. C. J. Hyde,
Judges Mrs.. X. Slrsgue,
Mrs. g. d. Sreetsr.
No article shall be entitled 70 premium in this
Glass nnless the same shall have been Manufactured
within the current past year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12

"a, Y. Knapp,
Judges 8. Bartlett.
(Grant Bonham
Best Stallion, years old or over........... $40 90
5econd Best Stallion. pears old or over...... 90
Sest ssaahon yesrs old and under A........-.. 90
Best Stallion years old aud under 3......... 90
second Beat Stallion, 2 years and under s.. Q 90
Best Stallion, year old and under 2......,,. 90
secokd Bssf Stallion. year old and unaer g. 90
Cias No. 2-Roadssers.
Same Judges and Premiums ~ Glass No. /,
This class embraces all strains of horses
especially designed for the road; all three
yea rs old and over. to be shown in harness
Giass No. s-Mzrss. Fsuies and saekino Colts
Robt. Chandler,
Judges 8. Borah
tC. Schmidt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
80 20 Ornamental scork.
Mrs. John Cover,
Judges Miss Moliis Reynolds.
a Mary Groshx

No article shall be entitled to . premium in this
class unless the shall have been manufactured
within the current part year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12

department C-sheep, swine and Poultry.
GEO AUPPERLE, Superintendent,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12

Class No. 1s--Biacksmithing and Tn,care.
Same Judges Glasses No. 16 and II.
Best exhibit Of general Blacksmith Diploma
Best exhibit OF Stoves and Tinware .....-..... do
Department B.-Favm Products.
II. 9. KEENE. Superintendent.
Class No. l9--Kitehen and Dairy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
New Advertisements.

Bloomington.
During thirty days from this date will
take six finely finished photographs for one
dollar. Hours from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.
+. WITCOMB.
June 18th, 1879. l4w3*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12
PREMIUM LIST.
Sept. 18th, 18th and 10th, 10.

Department A-Herses.
II. A. MOORE. Superintendent.
Clan No. l-Dyaf Horses. 3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-06-12

1TIH cakes must be Without frosting and accom-.
panied with receipt for making.
Class No. 2o--Flour, Grain and Seed.
CT. Bonham,
Judges Wr. Rowden,
IN. Borah.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-25

Daring Theft In Broad Daylight On
Saturday afternoon young man arrived
in this city on his way down the Leb-
anon Valley. His trunk was carried to
the Reading depot, and placed on the
baggage platform, where he was told by
porter that it would be perfectly safe.
While waiting to have his baggage
checked, he strolled away for a short
time and when he returned the trunk
was gone. Inquiry revealed the fact
that none of the railroad employees had
taken it to check, and the inference was
that it had been stolen. Officer Carlin
was informed of the circumstance, and
got clue that two men, one white, the
other colored, had been seen carrying
away trunk, but though he traced
them to Broad street he had to give up
the hunt, as the trail was lost at that
point This was most daring daylight
theft. Harrisburg Telegraph.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-25

Postmasters who don't know their
duties and responsibilities under the
postal laws are altogether too numerous.
They have no business to return
paper because it is not lifted. The law
provides them blanks and stamps to
notify the publishers, and failing to send
such notice and allowing a paper to
continue renders them liable for the
subscription price. In some cases 7. Ms
return a paper without even putting
their office stamp on it leaving the pub
Usher to guess where it comes from.
This not only is positive violation
of law but is very apt to make the prin-
ter feel lenient towards man who is
profane, when provocatlon is great.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-11-25

Temperance Convention We are re-
quested to give notice of the Cumberland
County Temperance Convention to be
held in Franklin Hall, Mechaflicsburg,
Dec. 4th and 5th, beginning at p. M.
Thursday Dec. 4th. Eminent speakers
will be present, Rev. Jos. Cheaney of
New Jersey, Pres. McCauley of Dickin-
son College and many others. Delegates
from adjoining counties are invited with
same privileges as Cumberland men,
and free entertainment. The only ex-
ception to this will be the voting on
purely County matters. The object as
stated by the call is to devise 'methods
of relief from the liquor SYSTEM" and
the call is signed by Rev. VIM. McCar-
rell of Shippensburg, and others as an
executive committee with w. ID. Black
burn of Mechanicsburg, as chairman.
All delegates are to proceed to Franklin
Hall immediately on arrival in Mechan-
icsburg.