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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-03

Lancaster came near having a big fire
last Sunday. Between 5 and O'clock, p M
the smoke was seen belching through the
key-holes and crevices about the doors and
windows of Webers shoe store, occupied al
so by G.. J. Hyde's dry goods and notions.
and there found that FIRE had started on
the floor under the shelves behind the cobs
bier stools, 1t had burned nearly through
the wood covering the plastering several
places under the shelves. Water was dashed
in freely and the fire was soon put out. The
alarm brought Phoenix No. | to the scene
very promptly, but after thorough examina-
ton by chopping into the floor above and
the siding of the building it was found the
engine was fortunately not wanted. The
Weber store is the next to 0swald's new
foundation east of Ryland's bank, and is the
west end of long row of wooden buildings
that it would have been scarcely possible to
gave if one had burned. 1t was quite scare
and goods were thrown out in great haste
il
also broken open and some of her goods car
ried out and the other occupants of the row
were also ready for work. The origin of the
FIRE is only guess-work. Some think the
youang men we're a little careless with cigars
or pipes, others that the sun shining in a.
the back window, or mice, played with match-
es kept near where the fire started.
Hardly any farm machinery ever grew in
favor so fast as the Hopkins Mower, for the
good reasons that it is more substantially
built, easier on team and will work on the
worst ground and the worst lodged grass
that can be found, Agents of other mach ines
fight it to keep 1t out, for if one starts in the
grass il is sure to be sold. No man is asked
to order or sign any paper until he has tried
the machine. Mr.. Hopkins worked eighteen
years to make II the most perfect machine in
existence and he says no machine was ever
rejected after trial. See cut aud further de-
scription on fourth page, and for further in
formation address or call on d. Y. Perrin,
Bloomington, with whom one may be seen.
He says ask W. II. Harvey or Alfred Hale of
Bloomington, or John Hicklin of Patch Grove
about it.
A tramp in Gslena had table set for
him and toasted enough for two men, and az
ter the lady Of the house thought he had
been done and gone for some time she went
to the room and found him still sitting at the
table. "Wbat are you waiting for ?" said
she. AWAITING for DESERT he replied.
Whereupon she gave him what was left of a
nice strawberry shorteake and he went away
snacking his lips. He must have been the
same fellow who lately tried that game near
Beetown. When he said he was waiting for
dessert the young lady who waited upon him
stepped into the pantry moment and return
ing with a cooked revolver pointed at his
trampship, she said in tones not to be mis-
understood, "You tramp out Of this now, sir,
or I'll give you your desert" He tramped.
DIR. f. A Clarke has moved from Lam
caster TO East Dub, iue, this time taking
family and bag and baggage The Doctor
has high reputation here as skillful phys
ician aud win be wished for BY many when
sickness oyertakes then.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-03
commencement at ST. Clara Acade-
my, Sinsinawa Mound.

Thursday, June 90, dawned with lowering
clouds, but in spite of the threatening sky the
chapel of st. Clara was filled to overlooking.
The exercises opened with grand entrance
march performed on six pianos and two harps.
The audience was then gracefully welcomed
by kitte Wall. little Miss of IL years, who
was wonderfully self-possessed.
Next came greeting song, and never was
sweeter greeting offered.
''The Wonderful Telephone" sung by the
Juniors, gave all an interesting and lu dicrous
view of what this invention may yet accom-
plish.
Miss Adelia Lyons delivered the Introduc,
tory in an earnest and pleasing manner.
Miss Maggie DORIS essay, "The Night after
the Day or "he Day after the Night which is
it?" was well drawn picture of the history
of Christianity. In the background was
clearly defined the Pagan night; nearer
view presents the bright morning of Christ's
birth, flooded with divine light. As the day
advances dark clouds of infdelity often OBJ
scure the horizon, yet ever and anon through
all the darkness CLEANS the gospels never
fading brightness.
The other graduate, Miss Lizzie Wilmers,
touchingly bade farewell to all pleasant men,
cries and associations, admonishing all of St.
Clara's children to go forth with her watch-
word, Labor and Rest Not"
The entire exhibition called forth only
praise. The music simply beggars descrip-
particularly conmendable, was the freedom
from affectation ard the wonderful self-pos-
session with which each one did her part.
VISITOR
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-03
Burton Notes.

Next to legal tender and legal talent
ab out the scarcest article hereabouts is news
of a sufficiently interesting character to form
items for general pcrusal.
The farmers are quite elated over their
prospects for an abundant. harvest of grain.
Wheat, so far as have seen and from what
can learn is looking good, winter wheat, es-
pecially promises large yield. Corn is very
uneven Ia stand, owing to the spring drouth,
but nevertheless looks splendid.
Grant river is down again to its ordi-
nary stage, and those who have wood on
land, that has been wintered over two or
three winters have given up all hope of get
ting it 10 market as it will be worthless be-
fore another years possible high water will
enable them to run it out.
Last Sunday evening Fred Mink and Mrs.
Groom called at the residence of Geo. Stoll.
During the visit Mrs. Groom had been play
ing some on an organ and was ready to start
home when an intoxicated German who was
present insisted upon her playing some more,
aud upon her refusal TO DO so, he took hold
of her in a rude manner and attempted to
force her to the organ. At this juncture
Mink iutertered and fraeas ensued in which
the Germaa was punished Mrs. has been
in very delicate health for some years past
and the rough usage coupled with the fright
so completely Frustrated her that her life
was despaiTed Of for awhile. The German
paid fine and the costs of trial.
MIR. Samuel Ashley has been furnishing
work for idle hands to do in making sundry
repairs on his place down the creek. in the
way OF barns. cattle sheds, fences, &c. Let
several more Mr.. Ashleys come among US, we
viii welcome them,
MIR. James Elvell has recently sold his
farm 10 Y. Turner II Potosi and received full
payment in legal tender money. Il is sell
dom we hear OF farm being sold for cash
these hard times. A
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-03
Rockville Items.

DR. l. Wade Of Rockville, is having a
large practice, and is treating his patients
very successfully.
Mr.. J. Kindle has been very i'll for seve-
raj weeks. His. condition is Jet critical but
great hopes Of a speedy eonvalescense are
entertained
Mr.. John Carthev. the P. NJ, is very
ahaoie gentleman, obliging and courteous to
strangers Its needless to say he has many
friends and sells lots of goods.
The crops around the village are promise
ng' Much hay Of good quality has been
harvested, bu. the rains during the latter
part of the week destroyed considerable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-03
British Hollow Items.

British Hollow has so many tumble down
buildings that the town appears very ancient.
Gould the ruins speak doubtless many
weird tale would be unfolded, many warm
hearted, sturdy farmers eulogized and many
noble life-strugglcs with adversely painted in
glowing colors.
N ssrs Ivey l. Webb have a fine assort-
ment of goods and are doing lively trade
They are attentive to their customers, good
natured and sociable with all, aad well de-
serving of large patronage.
Mr.. John B. Stephens. the proprietor of
the Union Hotel, knows how to take good
care of his guests. He has spent years ram
bling through the far west and inparts his
exhaustless fund of romantic adventures with
an easy flow OF language
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-03
A Liberal Offer.

No dictionaries no 'chromos, no solid
silver spoons but the invaluable boon of
good health is the matchlcss premium offered
and guaranteed to all ladies that suffer with
those aggravating diseases and weaknesses
peculiar to their sex, il DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription be used as directed Ladies.
submit yourselves no longer to the use Of
knife and caustic. The Favorite Prescription
has revolutionized that branch of medical
practice and wrought your complete enarci-
patton from the protracted pain and suffering
ofthe past.
KTLM0RE, Ind, 1farch 2ols, 1878.
DIR. r. V. PIERCE: Dear .Sfr-Your Fa-
vorite Prescription has restored me to per-
feet health. Yours truly,
GRACE CHoATE.
422 Esaap 81, BALTIMORE. Md
June 9th 1878,
DR.. X. v. PIERCE, Buffalo, \. Y.
Dear Sir-My wife was hopeless invalid
for nearly 20 years. Your Fsvorita Prescrip-
tion has cured her. Yours,
r. 7. McCAY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-03
Taken Up-Heifers

Taken up by the subscriber on land owned
and occupied by her on section nine (9),
town four (4), range five o.. west, in the
town of Glen Haven, two heifcrs, one being
white, two years old; the other red and
white spotted with star in the forehead, no
other marks, also Two years old. Said heifers
have been on my premises since early spring.
The owner is requested to prove property
pay charges and take said strays away.
ESTHER DUNCAN.
Dated Glen Haven, June. IA, 1879. Avs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-03

Try the c; & N. W., the champion nick
ell cigar of the town. w2*
The ladies of Mount Hope and vicinity
will, on the 4th of July, serve dinner in
Academy Hall, and solicit the patronage of
all at very reasonable figures. By order of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-03
Liberty Town Bonds for Sale.
State Of Wisconsin. Grant county, Town d Liberty

clAc q WIscUusIu, uraHt C -ntys Town Of LIbefty
SIS.
funding town Indebtedness and BY the direction of
the Board Of Supervisors Of said town, hereby Of
fer for sale within the aforesaid town for period of
thirty days. Five Thousand Dollars Of the negotiable
bonds of said town, payable or before ten years
from date issued for the purpose of rounding the
who'll OF the present Indebtedness of SAID tow D. at
lower rate OF interest. The terms of sale Of such
bonds are, that to the person bidding the highest
sum, not less than par, and Offering TO accept the
lowest rate of interest or the whole any part of
issued.
Bids viii be received at my Office in the Town Of
Liberty, Grant County, Wisool sin.
Dated July 80, 1879. JOHN A. B0ERNER
Chairman of the Board Of Supervisors of said iowa
7xS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-03
A GREAT ENTERPRISE

The Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company
is one of Rochester's greatest business enters
prises. Their Hop Bitters having reached
sale beyond all precedent, having from their
intrinsic value worked their way into almost
every household in the land Graphic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-03

Miss LIB lie Hsrmon young lady of
good family living ! few miles south OF
Galena, committed suicide by taking arsenic,
June 25th. Desertiouby lover with whom
she had been too intinate was the cause.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-03
STRAY COI,T

Strayed from the undersigned, residing in
the town of Lima, one bright bay mare colt,
three years old. No marks to distinguish
il except black name and tail. Will pay Tor
all trouble incurred on its account. Address
at Platteylle. LUTHER DALEN.
Platteville, June 20, 1879. 4w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-03
New Advertisements.
CUMMONS-PERpER. sfol

SUMMONS-PERpER, etal
Circuit court. Grant county. Eliza pepper, Plaintiff
agaiRst Henry Pepper. Squire Faniey, Eliza Fen.
Mary j. ellison, his wife, henry Towns. Caroline
Towns, his wife, Douzilia Feniey. RmiIv Fenlax
Jr, Albert fenley. Marietta fenley, Mildred T.
Fenlsy and Emily feniey.
The State OF Wisconsin. to the said defendants.
You are hereby summoned to appear within TWEEN.
ty days after service OF this summons exclusive 81
the day Of SERVICE and defend the above entitled ac
ton In the court aforesaid. ad in case Of your fall
ure so to do, Judgment will be rendered against Won
ording to the demand Of the cemplaint.
Dated June 18th, 1879.
8. MERRICK,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P.0. Address, Fairplay. Grant Co., Wis liw6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-07-03
Mount Ida Town Bonds For
Sale,
Pc N SONS +!

Soldiers wounded or injured can now obtain pen
sions under the new law to date from discharge.
Address at once, with stamp, for blanks and new
soldiers circulars.
w. G.. BERINGER GCO.
PiTTsRUR0, PA.
Oldest Claim Agency In The State
1sw4.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-01
~ ewS Items.

The Gar of Russia has determined
to be present at the golden wedding Of
Emperor William, of Germany. which
occurs on the 11,h Of June rext.
\ man named Gray, supposed to he
crazy, attempted to assass!nate Edwin
Booth, the actor, while he was playing
in Cincionati last week. lie fired two
shots at hin, but neither took effect.
The Missouri Legislature has q uo7el
proposition before it to punish voters
who stay away from the polls three
elections in succession with forfeiture
of their right to hold any office in the
State.
General John A. Dix died in New
York on the DIST ult. lie is the man
who first used the expression, "shoot
him on the spot" which he said ought
10 be done to any person who attempted
to pull down the American flag.
The recent heavy rains out West
have caused disastrous foods in some
sections. A great deal of property has
been destroyed at Houston, Texas, and
several bridge have been washed away in
other portions Of tho State. At Fulton
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-01
The Dangers of Royalty.

The last bubble upon the pot OF po-
litical and imperial excitement is tho
recent attack upon the Car of Russia.
His supreme majesty stood the empty
ing at his precious body Of three pistol
shots, all to no effect. He had Just
breakfasted, and was INDUCING in his
mornings walk. He seems to have
manifested great coolness, and received
tie plauaits tf his people very happily
after the grand attack. We are forced
to ask what does so much shooting
mean? In the last twelve months Enl-
peror William, Of Germany; King Al
Ronso, Of Spain; the Car Of Russia and
King Humbert, Of Italy have all been
subjected to the ordeal. We arc not
barbaric in our ideas, but in Difference
to human freedom, We think that no
great harm would have been done if
the whole concern had gone by tie
board. However, the poor wretches
who attempt assassination are finally
murdered, and their would.bc victims
receive the applause of their country
man
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-01
The Lion and the Lamb are
sleeping Together.

The pardon of Cardozo and Sma,ls,
and the sudden suspension Of al! the
cases in the United States Court in
Charleston make US think that an
agreement Of some kind has been ef-
fected in the way Of a compromise, or
that the millennium is on the approach,
This ucrciful though just proceeding
on the part of the modern Star Cham
Der was unexpected, and the ingralued
devilment Of Judge Bond could not
have been apnessed unless in some way
his fire could have been cooled. There
fore We presume that compromise has
been effected, and We accept the sa,tle-
ment. AS Chamberlain is the only re-
naining nan now under. Indictment,
why not make clean sweep and strike
his name off too? Let us have peace,
and if the Democratic party have not
courage enough to repeal all of the OBJ,
noxious oaths now in existence, even if
it takes all summer, let US make a
new departure. Never let MS go to
court again under similar circum-
stances. Let US have some resS, and
encourage the lamb to skip playfnlly
with the lion, while his roaring has
ceased.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-01

the Rel river rose nearly twenty-five
feet in one night, and washed away tho
bridge of the Iron Mountain Railroad.
Nfr. Hasting Holly. very old and
respected citizen of Aiken county, was
most brutally murdered in the lower
edge of that county on the 18th uIt.
When found in the woods. the head and
both hands were severed from the body.
The head was lying only a few yarcs
from the body, but the hands We're not
to be found anywhere. Wiley Floyd,
a brother. law, Of the deceased, aud
Jack Floyd arc suspicioned as being the
murderers, aud they are now under mr.
rest A lawsuit was pending against
Floyd in which Mr.. Holley was the
principal witness.
Szegedin is threatened with pesti-
lence, now that the floods have subsi-
ded. Eight thousand of the ten thous-
and houses in that afflicted CITY lie in
ruins. Nine hundred dead bodies have
been found under tho fallen walls Of
the Cathedral; fetid deposits Of mud
and slime cover the streets to the depth
of six feet, and the streets and sur
rounding country are filled with the de-
caying carcasses Of drowned animals.
1t is hardly possible that these things
will fail to breed pcstilence, and the in
habitants are seriously in dread Of an
outbreak of plague like that of Fetli-
anka.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-01

as great an Influence in that direction
now as then, and prove a powerful SIT
off to the Bowcry rough Of New
York and the Hoodlum of San Fran
cisco. While crazy with irresponsible
power placed in their hands by men
who used them as instruments for their
own wicked purposes, as fire and
water. or any other blind agent, they
carried destruction before them, :hen
like some mighty natural convulsion
necessary to restore the equilibrium in
organic matter, everything settles down
at last to its true relation, so in the
moral and political world the strong
must eventually govern the weak, and
Prospero's wand restored to the masters
hand, Caliban will do his bidding.
Why should the negro leave the
Southern States? Where can he 60,
unless back to the tropics to revert, as
before stated, to the condition Of Da>
honey or Congo? Where will he be
as we'll off as right here, among people
who take his full measure and give him
credit for every square inch Of good
that is in him? We have no preju-
dice against him. We claim that intro
duced violently and suddenly into a po-
litical system with controlling power, he
has proven himself, as a necessary re-
suit, after a sad experience of many
years, fit to be only an engine of de-
struction. We do not intend 10 let him
hurt himself nor US, and most OF them,
after due consider Of the subject,
with free choice to do as they please,
vii! see it as we do, aud elect to remain
with us.
We are not, then, afraid of the Kan
sas fever taking off tho Southern labor
to degree seriously to affect our inter-
es,s; and furthermore believe that the
intelligence and tact of our people will
so guide and develop the true strength
of this branch of the human family as
to make them an important factor in the
future of our country.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-01
RIBBONS.

n. Our goods are all flrst.clpss. We
nj ali orders exactly and to the interest
or rurchasers, guarantee all purchnsea
10 be rntisfactory to buyers, nnd stand
rendy 10 remedy all errors. we invite
orders, convinced that first trial VIII
Insure Us tho rcEula. custom hereafter.
All orders for Goods to he necoinpa-
nicd by tho money; or. where parties
ysish, Goods yv:u be sent by express.
6, O, u. Where the remittance In TOO
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-01
The Army Bill vetoed.

As was expected, the army appropriation
bill hgs been vetoed by the President.
The veto message is very lengthy one,
and the burden Of objection is to Sec
tion 6 of the bill, which prevents mil.
itary interference Mt elections. The
country will now watch the actions OF
the Democrats in Congress with in-
creased interest.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-01

WILMINGTON. COLUMBIA & AU-
w GUSTA RAILROAD.
GENERAL PASSENGER DEP. RTMEXT.
COLUMBIA. ). C, Jan. ~, 1879.
The following schedule will be operated
OH and after this date:
GOING NORTH.
Day Express and Nail Train-Daily,
Leave Columbia - So . m
Arrive at Wilningtop 800 IN
GOING SOUTH.
Leave Wilmington 8 &c q m
Arrive at Columbia 4l5 p m
This Train is Fast Express, making
through connexions, all rail, North and
South, and water line connection via Ports.
mouth. Stops ut all stations between Col
umbia and Florence, and at Marion, Fair
Bluff, Whitcyille, Pennington, Nichols and
Brincklcy's.
Through Freight Train-Daily, Sundays
excepted.l
Leave Columbia 4 80 p m
Arrive at Columbia 80 IN
Through Tickets sold and baggage
checked to all principal points. Pullman
Sleepcrs on night trains.
Local Freight Train leaves Columbia
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday only, at
$50 IN Arrives at Columbia Mt 1.50 p
IN Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
A. POPE, G. F. S I. \.
j. T. DIVINE, Superintendent.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-01
Hosiery, Gloves, & Handkerthie&,

Tho. larccs:. rnrest, and most unique. French
novelties In the city, Also. the medium grades oi
hose for ladies and children e, rcry od"Tatc
prices
Ladies'. misacs', and chillrcn's kid, cloth, and
Lislc Thread Gloves Of the best inanrfat tuEe: IN
all the newest sh hGdeI to match any dress material:
A superior selection OF plain helnmcd liIrn; and
all linen hcmsttchcd. nnl scoloIed HandEer-
chiefs Also. embroidered Silk AaIdEarchicis
unaurpass sscd iE beauty or color.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-01
House TO Re1lt,

Situated OH Monument Square, suitable
for {. small family. Garden attached, For
further information apply at this Office.
marl3-tf
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-01
DRESS GOODS

Novelties in Cachemcres, sutinra. I,cbciG"s,
and the standard cloths, in splendid variety. Also
Dress Goods, Momic Cloths. Cotel!nes rcrra!rS.
CheviO.s, &c. with every piraGe 10 be found IN
Arst nlaaa si uhlis lishnPnt
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-01
ShaWIs, Cloaks, and Wraps.

This department maintains its supremacy, and
shows the best productions from the European
centres.
Our Cloaks and Sacques arc cut and made by
men tailors therefore style and nj arc guaranteed
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-01
READ THIS

Wewll pay Agents salary Of slOo per MONTH
and expenses, or allow commission, to sci
our Nxw and WONDERFUL INVENTIONS. We
mean business. Address Sherman J. Co., .NsJ-
ebal; Itcn..
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-01
Suits and Costumes.
Ladies' and ChildrenS Undergarnents.

Superb assortment OF fine french handmade
UNDERWEAR. comprising every rceuiritc for II
lady's wardrobe. Also, chidren's suits for every
age and size. S,
oughiy equipped Complete Wardrobcs as low rs
S35; better goods IN proportion. Any article Ill
the Wardrobe at hist price: really cheaper thnn
tho homemade article, and much more sntisiac.
tpr-
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-12-10

Q0 acres Il miles east of DeLand, high
GU rolling pine land. Unimproved. Suit
able for oranges. &C., good for cotton, rice,
&c Price: 600 dollars. cash.