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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-04-01
!. WISCONSIN, THURSDAY. APRIL 1890
tain to beat retreat as soon as pos.

tain to beat retreat as soon as DO.
sible. 80
He knocked next at the widow
Olapp's door A slip sbod seryan
maid opened it.
is Mrs. Clapp at home p be
asked.
/ A head was thrust over the stat,
railing, and the widows shrill voice
cried out i:
sIrs Josiah Grinder with his swarm
of young ones.' Tell him / am mar.
ticnlarly engaged. Do you hear.
Betsey-particular.'
Miss Barbara Bower was arrano.
ing trimmed hats and rolls of brio6t
colored ribbon in her baw.window
as the deacon and the little ones en-.
tered the shop.
yo Miss as. BGqy gyys saS said t ahHa efafaa.
bic soul. II is to you that trust to
make home for my motherless chill
dren, while / endeayor to retrieve
my lost fortune in the far west.'
Il couldn't think Of such thing
said Miss Barbara dropping box
of artificial rosebuds in her conster-
nation. And / really think, Deacon
Grinder, you havn't no business to
expect it of me ! It's all / can do to
support myself, lei alone pack of
unruly children. I dare say the poor
mester could do something for them,
Or
1 thank you,' said the deacon,
with dignity. i shall trouble neither
you nor him
WE'LL said Miss Bower. with a
toss of her head, you needn't fly in
to rage because a neighbor offers
you bit of advice.'
But Naomi Poole ran out to the
little garden gate as the forlorn dea-
con went by.
Deacon Grinder hesitated she,
turning rose red aud white By turns,
SIS this true p
About my Mariposa investment ?
Yes
And that you were gong to Cali
fornla?
Il am thinking of it, said the
deacon.
sWould-could you let me take
care OF the little ones while you are
gomez ? said Naomi, tenderly draw
ing little Dolly to her side. Il am
very fond of children, and I would
take the best care OF them And you
have been so kind to mother and me,
Deacon Grinder, that we should feel
1T pleasure to be able to do some.
thing for you
The poor soft hearted little Naomi
burst out crying There was moist.
ure on the deacon's eyelashes too.
God bless you, Naomi J you are
a good girl-a very good girl
sAiD't it true p said Phiena Peck
well, said Mrs. Mopsley, it is.
and it amt. He did lose what he in
it was only $1,000; and the rest 81
his moneys all tight ana safe in
United States bonds and real estate.
Bless me z said Barbara Bower.
well, | never said the Widow
Clapp, with a discounted counte-
nance
And went on Mrs. Mopsley, with
evident relish in the CONSERVATION
she was causing, they are building
wing to the house, and be is to be
married to Naomi Poole in the fall
"a child like that!' said Mrs.
Clapp.
with no experience whatever ?
said Barbara Bowyer, scornfully.
4 hope he won't repent of his bar
gain said Miss Philena Peck.
And Miss Philena's charitable
hopes were fulfilled. The deacon
never did repent of his bargain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-04-01

LEBANON, Me-, is proud of pos
sessing the stupidest man in the
United States. He is a farm hand
and was engaged to plow ten acre
lot Wishing him to draw a straight
furrow, his employer directed his at
tention TO COW, grazing right oppo.
site, telling him 70 drive directly to-
ward that COW. He started his hors-
es, and bis employers attention was
drawn to something else but in a
short time, looking around, he found
the COW had left her place, while the
'sagacious plowman was following
her, dragging a zigzag furrow all
over the field.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-04-01

WHEN you find a sun-bonnet
floating around on the surface OF q
pond, it is not always safe to con-
clude that there is woman at the
bottom of it. she may have eloped
with the hired man and thrown the
bonnet 10 there so as to get coed
start while the neighbors are drag
ging the pond and he husband il
trying to bea. down tbs undertaken
on the price OF rosewood coffin -
Keokuk Gate Cifg
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-04-01
THonsANns oil IONS of Limburce.

THOUSANDS of tons Of Limburge-
cheese are produced every season,
mostly in the states of New York
and Wisconsin, al cost of less than
half that Of the imported article. Ii
finds its N arket among and is con.
sumed mostly by our German
American population. Ii is more
profitable TO the farmer and maker
than any other kind Of cheese, be
cause from given quantity of milk
more weight is obtained and better
priees realized.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-04-01

dlac, even all the stars which are
visible only from the earth's south
ern hemisphere, night be set IN one
plane, side by side, with no one ov.
eriapplng another, even without the
slightest contact between star and
star, and yet they would occupy so
small a space that, were it to be
multiplied five thousand fold, that
space would be entirely covered by
the disk of Jupiter. albeit that disk
70 US seems to be an inappreciable
point.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-04-01

one reason--i.s q big cne-why
men don. &c. On better 10 the world
is because they shoot first and take
aim sf.erward There are others,
again, " no take aim and never shoot,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-04-01

The value Of manure mads DTA
feeding a ton OF corn. meal IS esfi-
mated al SO Is, showing that The
proft in feeding meal y Tar from ns-
ing derived from the fiesh produced
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-04-01
THE HERALD.
Advertising Rates.

fAnnua adverNsemenfs payable quarterly same
reset quarterly without EXTRA charge. TT
Advertisements set to double Column 70 per cent
sxtrA. .4s4 49,
Bus nes.esrds, iinss or less, IS per snnum; each
tfaTset1. "a
Estrsy Notices. ifoue animal be described. ~ so
Tor weeks; each additional animal described In
same notice so cenTs.s ss. ...sss. -
Special notices and business notlcesin news type
10 cents por iIue FIRST insertion: cents per line
each subseqaent Insertion. 49,
Advance pay required for transient advertise
nsnts, Com Notices. Attachment Notices
and Estrsy Notices (of animals Eaken upD. -
All kinds Of job Printing promptly and neatly
executed. Terms Cash on delivery ofwork.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-04-01
Dental.


nR THROWN, DENTIST, rs In HIS OFFICE
~ second house west OF the County Jail, the lat
even days OF each month. July 10th, 1878.
RR. r. A, MAKER, SURGEON DENTIST,
IL Bloomin gton, Wis. All work in the dental line
tone In the beat manner and warranted. 33-3as
NRPEo ooMEs, DENTIsT. BoscoBEL, WIS
~ 0Hhceover Sawyer 4 Favor's store. Dan be
foundduring hours from A. NJ tillbP.M. so-1
DR. GEO. o. NEWELL, DENTIST. OFFICE OVER
UJones's Drug Store, Lancaster, November LIST,
1878
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-04-01
Hotels.

nENrRAL HoUsE-oAssvILLE. The under
OsiVped, having Thoroughly ovcrhauIed and re-
furnished the Central Hotel st Cassyiie, prepared
TO accommodate the travelling public and soicits his
share o.the patronage. Good stabling, and com.
mensurate to the times.
N D, II Landlord speaksboth the American and
u srmau ir nauage. FRANK p. MINK,
Dated Nov. 10, 1873. v3Tnf3iy Proprietor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-04-01

ID UsHNELL, CLARK b WATKINS,
ID Attorneys and Counselors at Law, II
General Collection ard Land gents. Practice In all
the State aud United States Courts. ONCE In Lam
caster, Wis. a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-04-01
TO The FARMER

to whom ightdraft. easy riding wagon, Bile Of
the "Platform Spring. is peculiarly suited carrying
the Family to Church and to Town, Grain to Mill,
Produce to Market ETC., taking the place of tho
bersome Lumber Wagon and the Buggy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-04-01
MY "E1atform.'

10 the best form for general business purposes
particularly for the farmer, it having q greater
range from light to heavy load. carrying il with
greater ease and safety, being distributed over a
greater number ofsprings aud supporting tho load
nearerthe wheels.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-04-01
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Agerss.
Attor ucys-

MULLER Il HICKS, ATToRSRYsA AND COUNSEL
l. ors at Law. Time and attention given to collect.
ing and securing claims. Office In Fennimore. Wis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-10

AFTER USING A-FEW DOSES:
/. Good spirits, disappearance or .vd,aes' q;
fes6 and muscles, etc. = = -.
8. Strength Increases. appetite improves relish
for food no more sour eructations OF wafer orasn'
good digestion, calm and undistuf bed sleep, awaA-
en- fresh and vigorous. ,.A r,~rols..
the skin looks clear and healthy; the urine chang
ed from its turbid and cloudy appearance to clear
the Bladder through the urethra without pain or
sea lding little OF no sediment; no pain or weak
4. Marked dirinution OF quality and frequency
of involuntary weakening discharges az aihlcted
creased strength exhibited in the secreatng gland.
and functional harmony restored 10 the sesela'
g. Yellow tinge on the white Of the eyes. and
the swarthy, saffron appearance OF the skin chang
g. Those suffering from weak or liberated lungs
Cuberc1es will realize great benent In expectora-
ting freely the tough phlegm or mucns from tne
lungs, air cells, bronchi or windpipe, throat OF
head; diminishing the frequency OF cough; gener-
al Increase of strength throughout the system
stoppage of night ana pains and feelings OF
weakness around the ankles, legs shoulders ctc.
cessation Of cold and chills, sense OF sufsaAton
down or arising in the morning. AL these distres-
sing symptoms gradually and surely disappear - 3.
z. As day after day the SARsAPARILL1AN is
taken, new signs Of returning health win appear;
rs the blood improves In purity ana slrengtn, US
ease will diminish, and all foreign and impure de-
be resolved away, and the unsound mAde 50 9no
and healthy; ulcers, fever Sores chronic skin DIS
s IN cases where the system has been salivated,
and Mercury, Quicksilver, Corrosive Sublimate
have accumulated and become deposited in the
bones, joints, etc., causing carries OF the bones.
r1ckets spinal curvatures contorions, white swell
Inns. yaricose veins, ETC., the SARSAPARRILIAN
will resolve away these deposits, and exterm1nste
the virus OF the disease from the system.
g. If those who are taking these medicines for
the cure of Chronic, ScrofulOus or Syphiltic dis
eases however slow may be the cure, feel better
and find their general health improving their mesa
and weight increasing, or even keeping his own, is
s sign that the cure is progressing. In these
the virus of the disease is not inactive; II not
sted and driven from the blood it will spread and
continue to undermine the constitution. AS soon
as the SARSAPARILLIAN makes the patient feel
better every hour you Will grow better, and IN
ere ase in health, strength and hesh-
The great power Of this remedy is in diseases
tbs, threaten death-as in
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-10
The Secretary of Wa.

A meeting of citizens was held at ths
Harper House on Friday evening Il
devise what measures should be adopted
| to give fitting reception on the part oil
citizens Of Rock Island, to the Hon. Alex.
Ramsey. secretary of war, who was
according to a telegram received by Col
D. ". Flagler, commandant of Rocl
Island Arsenal, during the afternoon Of
Friday-to arrive in the city at O'Clock
on Saturday morning. 4 committee com
posed af the following gentlemen was
appointed to do what was aeeled By them
advisable and to wait on the secretary
Mayor Carse, Capt. I. j. Robinson,
Major II. c. Connolly. Mr.. A. E. Dart
and Mr. Ben Harper.
Gel. Flsgler met the secretary this
morning ct the depot and took him &c
headquarters on the Island. Secretary
Ramsey wGa accompanied BY Gen. Drum.
ajjutant general. and Col. Barr. judge
advocate. The committee waited upon
the secretary of war, who was very pleas
ed to see them and expressed the pleasure
it would aiEe him to tspend what tim
was at his disposal as the guest
the citizens, most Of bis time however
would be occupied with his official duties
and the inspection of the Arsenal works
Oh the Island. which would take until late
10 the afternoon. The committee were
constrained to make the best arrangements
that the time would admit of, and invited
the Secretary and the gentlemen with him
and the commandsnt of the Arsenal to
view the principal places of interest in the
city and afterward hold public reception
at the Harper House. Phe prCsranme
therefore is that carriages will be In st-
tendance on the committee who will re-
pair to the Island for the guests at
o'clock this afternoon; latter which they
giI proceed to the points of interest in
the vicinity of Rock Island. On arriving
at the Haaper House, q collation. will be par
taken of, suitable to the occasion. and at
7:30 or as near as possible to that time, a
public reception will be held at which it is
expected the citizens will assemble to do
honor to guest occupying the high offc-
iai position of the Hon. Alex Ramsey.
The reception viii continue till it is time
for the distinguished party to leaye by
abe evening train for Chicago. The re-
ception will be informal, and will be none
the less hearty and enjoyable on that &C.
count. but it is to be regretted that Ion
ger notice of the intended visit was not
received ss formal reception and of q
more marked style would have been most
heartily accorded by ths oitiseps of Rock
Island.
The Secretary was in consultation with
Col. FlaEler this morning relative to the
improvements at Rock Island |
Arsenal. and CLEANED much valuable in |
formation. When ex1Secretary McCrary |
vas here, two years ago we believe, Col. |
Flsgler was enabled to give the Secretary
ome valuable hints. Everybody here is
Interested in the Arsenal and will cor
Tally sscond all iefforts to continue the
Che people only wish
ur government ofhcers-those who hazel
n interest in the arsenal will come often.
'hese visits are always productive of good
D interests in this vicinity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-10
l. Tilt with Time,

Ladies in their attempts to battle old
Time are bound to receive some wounds il
the encounter. These. however, they car
conceal. as far IS the complexion is con
cerned by timely and regular use Of
"GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP" Without
obstructiDg the pores. or in any way in-
juring the health of the skin. it removes
from the surface pimples, redness and the
various disfgurements caused by increas-
ing age or exposure to the sun, Beware
of counterfeits. See that &c. N. CRIT.
TENToN. Proprietor" is printed on each
packet. without which none is genuine.
Sold by all druggists at 25 cents: three
cakes, &C cents. Time touches the hair
as we'll as the complexion. But the un
gallant old fellow can be defed here too,
with Hubs INSTANTANEOUS HAIR
DYE" which renews the tints of youth on
the grizzled brow Of age. 1t is the cheap
est safest Dye in use.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-10
Religious

Sunday services as follows:
The Glad Tidings of the Apocalypse
will be the subject Of the sermon of the
Rev. A. B. Allen, rector of Trinity. al
10:45 A. N. Evening service at 6:45-
without sermon. Sunday school at $50
A. NJ.
United Presbyterian church: The Rev.
j. A. Reynolds, pastor. Mr. Reynolds
will preach at 10:45 A. NJ, bu, there will
be no evening service.
Monmouth College, will fill the pulpit of
the Broadway Presbyterian church at 10:
IS A. n Snd 7:45 p. M
Milan Presbyterian church, the Rev.
Geo. B. Black pastor. The Sacrament OF
the Lords supper will be celebrated 10
connection with the services at IL A.
II. Evening services at 8 P. N, Subject
of sermon viii be Christian Example. .
Sunday School at 9 A. NJ
First Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev. Geo r. Palmer. pastor. Services
at l0:45 A. NJ. will be conducted by the
Rev. III. s. Church of Davenport; at 7:45
P. M. the pastor of the church will oficiate,
Young peoples meeting at p NJ Sunday
school at 9:15 A. III.
Central Presbyterian church. Rev j.
A. P. McGaw ID. ID. pastor. Services at
l0:45 A. and 7:45 P. II. Sunday school
and young peoples meeting as usual,
Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-10
h ipts to her Illinois neishbor. Under the

h ints to her Illinois neighbor. Under the
practical direction Of ex-Mayor Reynolds
the streets of that city during the last two
years have been placed in the best condl-
ton for travel ever known. The improve
mepts made have been substantial ones.
The man George Smith. of our county
Jail, and who was to have been taken by
Sheriff Chester, of Fairfield, Iowa, would
not go ill the sheriff got requisition
from the governor of Iowa, to the COVER
nor of illinois, and had everything proper
| ~ fixed. The man could have gone with
out all this legal formality. and just did SC
to give trouble. OF course he had right
to do so. and he did it. Smith says Rock
Island county Jail is much better place
to stay than the Fairfield jail.
1t is with regret that we have to
mention the death of Mr.. Angus Robson
at P. NJ on Friday. He has been i'll Of
consumption of the bowels. aud been un-
| able to work for a year. The Masonic
| fraternity have had charge Of HIM all the
time and latterly have held watches over
him. The Brethren will take :charge o.
the remains and bury him at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon from The residence
corner of Ninth Street and Third Avenue.
Mr. Robson leaves a widow and seven of a
family.
This evening Otto Mulsck, son Of
Julius Mulack, and James Heeney, both
of whom have been IN the employ of A.
Donaldson, Of this city. go to Denver
! Colorado, to permanently reside. The
young men have a notion that wider
| field Of usefulness awaits them in the west,
aud while young propose to try their for
tune.
Some one who evidently had spite
against Capt J. W. Van Sant, of LIE
Claire, cut loose the sails from the spars
of his yacht Lady of LIE Claire He
was j1st getting ready for trip to Clear
Lake. The damage amounted TO $50. 1t
non't be very healthy for the miscrean'
it the captain gets his claws on him.
1t is noticeable to-day that all horses
standing 10 cutters have done sn unusual
amount Of paving and splashiug, attribute
able, 10 doubt, 10 the extreme heat and
fes
The Rev. Geo. r. Palmer will
exchange pulpits tomorrow morning with
the Rev. H. S.Church of Davenport
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-10
River News.

The Belle of La Crosse. is due down to-
morrow morning at Z o'clock.
The Mountain Belle. and G, j. Caffrey
passed up this morning,
The Magg lie Reaney. yesterday brought
down to this point two car loads o.
whiskey and one car load of corn for ship
ment east.
The Clinton arrived up at I:3O M to.
day: will leave at 3 P. NJ.
The Minnesota will be up Tomorrow
noon.
The Mary Morton arrived down at P.
NJ. yesterday, and left st P. M.
The Josephine arrived up at $50 A. n.
to-day, and left at IL A. M
The Diamond 10 is due down tonight.
The Josie will be up on Tuesday.
The Dan Hine. with raft. came down
yesterday afternoon at Pm.
Stage of water at A. M. to-dsy--lO 55,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-10
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION q
weak exhausted feeling. no energy or cour-
age; the result of MENTAL oVER-WoRK.
INDIsCRETIONs OR EXCESsEs, or some
drain upon the system. is always cured by
%. Il tones up and invigorates the sys-
tenn, dispels the gloom and dependency
imparts strength and energy,-stops the
drain and rejuvenates the. entire man.
Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess by thousands. Sold by dealers.
Price, $1.00 per single vial, or $500 per
package of Eve vials and 81 90 vial of pow
der. Sent by mail en- receipt of price.
Address HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC Me-
DICINE COMPANY 109 Fulton Street. N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-10

PLAIN WORDS ARE BEST. We learn
that certain people find with ", E. Clarke
of Providence, r. l., for not writing up
bis great Kidney Medicine. HUNTS
REMEDY. in more fowery' style. 1t il
not Mr.. Clarke but his critics who are
foolish. What does a man who is threat
ened with Bright's Disease. or any disease
of the Kidneys, Bladder, Liver or Uri
nary Organs. most require-fne words oil
a cure? In HUNTS REMEDY, the
Great Kidney and Liver Medicine, ht
gets the cure-a sure cure.
Sold by all Druggists. Trial size, Z;
cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-10
Aquatic,

The Davenport Gazette says that Bur-
lington, st. Paul. st. Louis, Peoria and
other cities without half the advantages oil
Davenport, Rock Island and Moline have
their monthly regattas, given by their re
spective boat clubs The three cities
here could make an attraction of more
than local interest if the home clubs could
be induced to unite in such an enterprise.
For the next three months, for instance,
let the members of all the clubs row oncs
at Moline. once on the Rock Island and
once on the Davenport side. The prac-
tice would be good thing. and the public
would have good opportunity to enjoy
the sport without expense. There is no
good reason why 10 should not be sue.
cess.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-10
Zeal Estate.

The entry book in the Recorders Office,
contains the following:
William Kerns to Henry Bonn, lot 8
block l, Ohristy and Growers addition
Moline, $400
Thomas Crawford to D. s. and G. A,
Metzgar. l23 acres 10 sc see 81, 10. 2s
1862:
George FL. Parsons 10 Richard Payton
lot 2. block E, Moline Water Power Co.'S
addition, Moline, $3.50.
George II. Parsons to Hiram s. Wood
lot 8, block E. Molina Water Power Co.'S
addition, Moline, $3.50.
Samuel s. Guyer to Sophia Smits, Loo l
block 5. Woods second addition, Moline
5000.
County Clerk to Lucius Wells. Ell nv
sec ID. 16. 6w: and AZ Sc sw sec II, l6. 6w
Taxes.
County CLERK to Luoius Wells, ne. ne
sec q, Is, 6w; ne. Sc. sec e. Is, sw anG
out lot 4, sec II. Is. 3w. Taxes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-10

IF you would enjoy the satisfaction of hav-
ing clear COMPLEXION. free from pimples
and sailowDess, we would advise you to
use DIR. W hite.s Dandelion Alternative. 1t
is prepared from Dandelion root. in com>
bination with other valuable roots, barks
and herbs. It is mild yet thorough in its
action; is entirely harmless and pleasant
to take. Pint bottles only one dollar. Use
DIR. Whites Pulmonafia for Coughs and
Colds. The best in the market.
For sale by @. Speidel. Rock Island,
and Richards & Sohrbeck, Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-07-10

The best Salve in the World for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, COINS, and all kinds OF
Skin Eruptions. This Salve is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction in
every case or money refunded, Price
% Cents per Box. For sale by @.
speidel