Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-07-15
Bloomington Notes.

Mr.. EDITOR You have heard but little
from your friends in this quarter for some
time. The weather has been too dry perhaps
ID. F. Brown Co have on hand a
larger stock of goods than ever. They have
improved their sales room by building a neat
stair case in the center of the building con-
verting the hall into clothing boot and
shoe room, &c.
On the evening Of the Sd inst. thieves
from home and abroad paid US visit. They
broke into several private houses, generally
finding plant enough to pay for lifting. Geo.
Mount was relieved Of about $50 in money.
D. +. Brown lost his watch, spectacles and
some money. His loss was probably $50
Ira Fox was visited and the sum of $40 taken
from his pockets. Mr.. Firms house was
broken into, also Mr.. Austin's but nothing of
value taken. On the evening of the 4th
several houses were tried by the fellows but
in nc case we're they successful.
--Holford & Sprague's building is going,
going, going up in irst-class shape. The wet
weather has been a damper on the work but
still it thrives. 1t will add greatly to the
appearance of Main street.
The grange store is doing lots of BUSH
ness and selling frst-class goods Mr. Thorn
as and Miss Wing are pleasing to the people
and, too, the people have learned that it
pays to pay as they go.
The Fourth passed off very quietly, most
of The people going to Patch Grove. Those
who stayed at home had picnic in the grove,
quiet, social time. OF course the 4th came
on the 5th this time.
Osborn & Cobb are doing a splendid
business in drugs, &C.. Kitto in the hardware
line (he makes the best milk pals in the
county,, Dan Bidwell in the provisions and
confectionery and Mr.. Hite in the clothes
line.
Our machinery men are busy and expect
to be all the year round. Their machinery
is all good and Of the latest patent.
-Messmore with his foundry is necessity
that the farmers could lily dispense with. He
is at all times ready to repair or make new
any part of a reaper or mower. His wind
mills are much sought after and highly
is the right man in the right place.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Williams left home
the 9TH ms to attend the wedding of their
daughter Jennie in Nebraska. They will
visit there and in Kansas the remainder of
the summer and probably part Of the aus
tumn. Miss Jennie is a truly noble woman.
warmly loved by all in her large circle of
acquaintance. am sure that all the hsppi-
ness of home and congenial domestic ties is
wished her by very many friends.
Crops in this quarter never looked more
promising, small fruits of all kinds have been
perfect in quality and quantity. Corn is good,
so is wheat, fax, oats and hay and every
thing. Some hay has been injured by rain
and the farmers work somewhat retarded,
but all things considered the farming commu-
nifty have nothing to complain of and much
to rejoice over.
Burglars enter houses in Bloomington,
chloroform or gypsydze the sleepers and
then help themselves to what they want.
Word comes that John Bate is prosper
ing finely in his westward march. His stock
are doing well on grass feeding and travel
about ten or twelve miles per day.
The officers Of Bloomington Lodge, l. Q.
0. F. were installed last Tuesday evening, by
District Deputy Grand Master, Sam1 Wood,
house, in very credible manner.
Rev. R. L, Cheney is enjoying short
vacation.
Will any one in south Grant tell why a
kiss is like sewing machine. Cos.