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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

DEAR ST.. NICHOLAS: | send You
story which l lately told to my
three little ones. They often ask
for il, and seem to like it 80 much
that | thought some of your young
readers might like to read it. My
children COLL it "Papa's Sheep
Story" end here it j.:
when | was twelve years of age.
my parents lived on large farm in
Ohio, near Cleveland, and in the
winter my father used to haul q
load of hay or wood or apples into
the city nearly every day, when
the weather was foe. One day, he
started long after. the usual time,
and ted me that, as he could nov
return until late hour at night, /
must do all the chores, and be very
particular to feed and count the
sheep in the south brush .lot'"
During the day q heavy snow
storm set in, and it began to grow
dark coon after l got home from
school. While / was doing the
chores, the driving storm and gath
eriDg darkness tempted me TO think
IT, wouldn't matter much if the
sheep went without their supper
for once, and that father would
never know l hadn'tsoounted them.
Well just as was starting TO go to
tho house, my father unexpectedly
drove into the great barn, aud at
once asked me. Did you feed the
sheep, Edward2'"
at was no time to fal,er; so, tear
ing to be cent to the south brush.
lot,-wbich Yves nearly half q mile
distant and bounded on three sides
by dense forest, which we boys
thought was filled with bears as
large as elephauts,-I promptly re-
piicd, Yes. SIR"
At this point, | saw knowing
looks exchanged among my chill
dren.
Where did you tiud them2'
was the uext question. felt | had
done wrong in telling this story,
but thought il would not do to back
out then, so | answered, sIn the lit
tie grove just beyond the hollow I"
"'Did Jon count ihem?' be asked
after pause.
"'Yes, sir, there were thirty-six
| counted them over three or four
times, aud I'm sure they're all
right said L."
GAS my fither said no more for q
few moments, l felt sure that my
straightforward answers had con-
vinced him"
Presently be said, Edward, 90
aud open the COW shed door, and
then come and tell ms wha. Won
sse there did a. be aid, and
what do you think / sas2'
my fa.her had forgotten to turn
the sheep out ia the morning. and
they had been in the shed all
dsyl'
"'Osl oil OBJ cry the little ones,
perchei on my Race
Come here 80 IN > said my
father, and | viii teach you to be
more truthful in future went to
him. and be taught me-"
"Now, children. do Jon really
think that Papa deserved to be pun.
lshed2"
Triumphal chorus from al three,
"Yesl yesl yesl" Yours truly,
e A p.
"Letter Boz" st. Nicholas for
February.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29
A diseased state q, tho ovo,em 90 ,

A diseased state of the system can be cured
by the use of Swayne's Tar of Sarsaparilla
Pills. Their effect upon the liver and blood
is wonderful, curing all disorders and remov-
ing all impurities. Constipation, very com.
mon complaint, if overlooked, may result in
something serious By using these pills il
can be cured, and the digestive organs made
to work properly. If you are troubled with
any general disease, try these pills and be
cured. They act gently, without any gripping
Or unpleasant sensation whatever, leaving nc
bad effects, as is the case with blue mass OF
calomel. Prepared only by DR.. Swyane d
Son, Philadelphia, and sold at 25 cents by all
leading druggists. Sent by mail to any ad.
dress. Sold by JAS. A. JONES. Lancaster. 26yl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

EDIsoNs electric light is thorough
ly written up"by Francis r Upton
10 the February ,Scribner. The arti.
ole begins with thsse wo'ds "The
browning discovery of Mr.. Edison
tho electric light for domestic
use is at last ascisntific and prac
tical success" Accompanying the
article is an autograph letter by
Mr.. Ellison which says 81 have read
the paper by Mr.. Francis Upton,
and tits the first correc. and author
itative account OF my invention of
the Electric Light" The paper
states the invention TO be not q RI
val of the sun but a "rival 10 gas"
Notwithstanding this the Edison ex
reriments to srival gas" are an ad-
mitted failure. He confesses tho
failure and the best he hopes for is
80 far 70 improve the invention as
to be able to light city next win
ter. As intimated heretofore Eil-
son appears to be browsing along
paths well travelled by scientific
men heretofore. He knows nothing
of their maps and charts and what.
ever be finds, though it may have
been examined and laid aside hun.
dreds of times by others, is new to
him and If there is prospect of util,
izing it he sets it down as o dis
covery." An electrician in 1847
suggested how an ingenious artist
could make an apparatus for main.
tanning platinum wire at uniform
temperature and Mr.. Upton says
that Edison with no knowledge oil
il" made a similar device and
proved himself the "ingenious ar.
fist" in bis first electric light inven'
ton 1t was one of the things
picked up and thrown away twenty
years ago by others. 1t is said that
but recently Edison was called &c
witness some process in celluloid
works. When there be discovered
something. As soon as be was on,
he went straight to Washington "a
take out patent onthe discovery
When he had got his foot we'll into
it he found that the gentlemen who
had honored him with call TO see
the celluloid wonders, had HE dis
covery" already patented. Edison
has obtained q good many patents
The chances are that three. fourtht
or nine-tenths of them are discov.
cries elucidated in books ten to fifty
years ago; experiments that mer
have thrown away as impractica
and therefore not worth a patent OF
a publication. Nearly all of them
have been tes' ed or are in the books
as his mathematician, Upton, says
"without his knowledge" But Edi'
son has licked up some of the
neglected gems strewn along the
pathway of genious and has profitec
in name and pocket by them. If BIZ
were only learned and scie ntifit
scholar as well as a genius the world
could hardly put limit on expec,
fancy in him. As it is we doub
whether Edison will discover much
that be 10 looking for. His wonder
ful inveut tons will as heretofore, be
findings picked up while looking
after something else.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

ANp now comes the Grant County HERALD
with the assertion that it stole the manu-
script of the G1 yernors message, and "gave
Grant county people an opportunity Of read
ing it several hours before the Legislature
heard the Governor deliver it. This may not
be true, for the newspaper that will steal will
as readily lie, but even IL it did accomplish
the self-c0nfesssd theft, the HERALp's lusty
crow over the feat is cheeky, to say the least
The HSRALD is cheerfully awarded all the
glory it can obtain by Boosting of such un.
Journalistic and dishonest practices. Mad,
son Journal.
The HERALD's assertion was that
it's copy Of the Governors message
was "Ho5 stolen" Ii the Journal
were quoting the ninth command.
ment for its benefit it would proba.
bly, render it, "rhou shalt bear false
witness.' The HERALD is thankful
to the Journal Tor even this method
of giving the extent of its circuIa-
ton to the fact that this paper
boat 1t in giving publicity to
the Governors message. The
more polite way, considering
our HERALD is a country paper"
and doss not stand rival to
the Journal, wouli have been TO
have itemiz ID the fact about thus
"The Grant C)unty HERALD, though
ISSUED only weekly az the rural
'villIyo of Lancaster, was a little
'shoad. this yosr. of any other Pr
per, in tbs Publication of the GOV
'ernor's message. This is jsurn /
'istio enterprise never before ao.
scompl;shod or undertaken by any
sbut the city dsilies." Wouldn't
you feel little m Dre gsntlsmauiy,
Mr.. Jouraalifthsse words mad taken
the plac, of thos, above, 10 your
columns
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

The great European demand for American
products has made the greenback at par all
over the civilized world The great demand
being made for DR.. Thomas Electric Oil, il
caused from the fact that it is becoming a
standard household remedy for obstinate
coughs. sore throat catarrh of long stand.
ing, rheumatism, neuralgia, &c. For furthe,
particulars, see advertisement. Sold by Jas.
A. Jones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29
Taken Up

By the Subscriber in the township of
Waterloo, two miles south of the village,
about the first of November, one bay stallion
horse, about four years old, black tai ard
name, little white in forehead and little white
on the end of nose, all of feet white. The
owner is requested to prove property, pay
all damages and take saie stray.
II. ROBINSON.
Waterloo, Jan. s, 1880. 4bw4*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

THERE is DO Legislative news
worth giving to our readers this
week, and we have no ambition TO
beat the Madison Journal in giving
to the public the every day rehash
of prayers, petitions, political clap
trap and postage stamp resolutions
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

JOHN BRIGHT mas suggested nov.
ell, but perhaps practicable solution
of the Irish tenantry problem. lie
proposes that Parliament send a
commission TO Dublin with power
to sci! the farms to the tenants, CIV
ing them thirty.fve years to pay for
them. He thinks the owners will
not object and the few that do are
to be coerced into sale.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

Whether taken to relieve internal suffer.
ing in the throat and lungs, or applied exter-
nally to heal tumor, sore or cut. remove a
corn. or remedy stiffness. rheumatism, lance
ness or soreness, Thomas Eclectric Oil is
equally reliable. Testimonials. from the most
authentic sources, conclusively prove this.
The advertisement in another column should
be read. Sold by JAS A. Jones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

INVENTORS whe desire 90 procure Patents Of
the United States ami else where for their in
ventiens. 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, 1880-01-29
Taken up-Heifers.

Taken up by the subscriber on lands owned
by him, one mile north Of Bloomington two.
yearling heifers. Color, red. One with split
in right ear and crop of the left The other
has clip out of the left ear and a split in
the right. The owner is requested to prove
property, pay charges and take sueh stra,s
away. 44w4*3 JOHN LYNASS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

PENNsYLvANIANs are choosiD G
delegates for their conventions pre-
paratory for the National Republi.
can Convention. There is a lively
contest between the B aine men and
the Grant men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29
Taken Up-Steer.

Taken up by the subscriber, on lands owr I
by him, on section Is, town 6, range 5, town
of Millville, one yearling Steer, light red,
cropped on right ear Owner will prove
property, pay charges and take said stray
away. LUALLEN TYLER
Dated Millyil.e, Jan. /, 1880. 46w4s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

Gently DOES 1.-THE mild and pleasant, as
well as efficient remedy-Thomas' Electric
0il-which does not nauseate, cures a cough,
sores, Stiffness of the joints, bowel complaints,
liver or kidney troubles, speedily and CON-
pletely. 1t is much to be preferred 10 more
powerful but less effective remedies The
regular advertising column contains the adj
vertisement. Note--Eclectric, selected and
electrified. Sold by Jas. A. Jones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29
To the Public.

Having now completed entire New Ma.
chinery in our Mill, including Bolts. Purifier,
&C., at large expense. we assure all who NAV
favor US with their patronage, that they can
depend upon the best of Flour from good
wheat We shall keep Flour for sale, Of a
quality warranted to satisfy the most fastidi,
Gus. Corn, Buckwheat and Feed ground or
Friday and Saturday of each week Give rs
trial. gentlemen. WARWICK BROS
Bloomington, Grant Co., Wis, Jan. s, 80
45W4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

No ingredients but the purest are com.
bined in Thomas Eclectric Oil Six of the
best Oils known to the chemist are united in
it, For bronchitis, asthma, Group, bilious
ness, rheumatism soreness, lameness. and ex.
ternal injuries, it is incompatible. In anoth-
or column the reader will find the advertise
ment. Note-Eclsct,ic, selected and elecs
tried. Sold by Jas A. Jones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL has been
appointed minister to the Court Of
st. James. Col. John W. Foster 10
envoy to Russia. Lucius Fairchild
becomes minister to Spain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29
GOOD FARMS FOR SALE

Ten minutes walk from Courthouse on
main roads leading north and northeast from
the city, one containing about l55 and the
other about So acres. Convenient to high
and graded school, Good buildings, album
dance of VA timber, fruit, etc. Will be
sold separats.y CT together, or in fractional
parts Of either. Also if desired. farm MAJ
chinery. teams, tic sufficient for uses OF
farms, very low.
For terms, etc, enquire of the subscriber
on the premises. T. NJ. BARBER.
Lancaster, Oct. 10th. 1875
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29
9pffial Notices.
Farm to Rent.
Inquire of r. E. Mccoy & CO
Lancaster, Wis. Jan. 14th, 1880. 45w4
a Good Tailor
well recommended aud out OF employment
please address
JOHNSON VAN buren,,
45w2 Montfort, Wisconsin.
A CARD.
limb err and-Cheap.

The E of section 6. town of Harrison, be
offered for sale at IS per acre. Terms half
cash and the balance on time. For farther
particulars inquire Of the undersigned,
If ID. ScRRKINEe
Lancaster, Wis, October Is, 1872
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

ANsLEY GRAY is delivering tenn
persnce lectures, aud, it is said, he
has enthusiastic audiences Ans
ley Gray is worse character even
than Hoofstitler. -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29
THE M "A h X EKS
CHICAGO.

Chicago, Jan. 27,p;m.
33c. Rye 74h@75c. Barley, best. nc. Meas Dor
$l2 IS. Lard 81 731s. Hogs 81 3001s rs for hsayv
packing Cattle 81 4o6D5 40 for cows; steers and
feeders 50 5o@3 90 f; common to fair IS 7bta4 20
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

CDR. Paysou, when interrupted
by calls in busy moments, or when
he would not have desired them,
found relief in the thought, which he
often expressed, "The man who
wants me is the man want.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

Good intentions are at least the
seed of good actions; and every man
ought to show them, and leave it to
the soil and seasons whether they
come up or no, whether he or any
gathers the fruit Temple
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29
Two Papers for Two dollars.

The HEaALD's offer made For the last three
years, is still open. The Meas good weekly
Chicago paper containing every week full
Congressional news. market reports, three
to SIX good stories and other reading and the
HERALD can both be had for a. 90 in advance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29
s200REW !

] viii give 5000 for proof to conviction
The person or persons who set FIRE 10 the barn
of Joseph Bailie, in Lancaster township,
Grant County, Wisconsin, on the night Of
October lith, 1879. or viii give one humid,
dollars (si00) for such proof as will lead 70
conviction.
Given under my hand and seal at nv Office
No. 205 Broad street, in the city of Augus'a
Georgia. JAMES @. BAILIE. IL y
Augusta. Georgia, November IL. 1879.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

You should never be with nut il; keep 1t in
the house DR.. Thomas Ecleciric OIL is q
sure and speedy resiedy for Group and diph>
theta. coughs. colds. Il is just what you
want at hand. tor IL Is safe and sure every
time. Sold By Jas, A. Jones
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

THERE is pleasure in contemplate
ing good; there is greater pleasure
10 Receiving good but the greatest
pleasure of all this is doing good !;
which comprehends the rest"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

TIE Dubuque Times says soon
the woods of the whole country will
be full of men shouting tor the man
ofMaiue. 'Rah for Blaine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29
CassvILLE.
Potosi Grain Market.

am paying high price for oats, and also
high price for wheat delivered At my ware.
house. JAMES ROWAN.
r. Fl. Ken6rick, Buyer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29
CHOICE FARM FOR SALE
Ny farm Of leo acres, OF desirsbly assorted iards
on Section 8, only

MILES WEST OF LANCASTER.
1t comprises $50 under fence, six differ
emit divisions.
Has a 10 acre hog pastare and a 30 horse aud
cattle pasture with a stream OF water running
through them.
Has frame dwelling house with four rooms and
i1x26 It. two story frame barn. Also corn cribs
cow sheds, and hog pens sufficient for the place
A never failing spring OF water within 20 feet Of
the house. Plenty Of timber on the farm.
Will be sold for part cash and part on time 10 salt
the purchaser. at per cent.
3im3s JOSEPH WILLIAM
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29

BISMARCK is well enough for busi-
ness again.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-01-29
"a SERIOUS CHANGE.
Special despatch TO the sentiaeI.

PRAIRIE DU CHEN, Jan. pa. F. Reyn-
Odds, prominent and wealthy farmer Of this
county, was arrested and brought to this city
Wednesday afternoon, upon complaint of his
daughter Agnes, IL years Of age, charging
him with incest. Reynolds wife procured q
divorce from him at the last November term
of court here, since which time she has been
living with her son-in-Iaw, S. A. Clark, in
this city The complaint alleges that Reyn-
clds forced his daughter Agnes to comply
with his wishes on the Gath Of last November,
since which time he has repeated the offence,
aers fl:-,-- s.-- - r~- . B.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-21
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPH NEWS
Horrible Crime,


MENrsIs, TENN, Dec. GA special from
Gupelo, Hiss, :to;ion on tho Mobile and Chic
Railroad gives tho following sccouas Of meat
horrible crime committed il the northern por-
ticn Of .loarce county, Mississippi, lsss Sa.ur-
dsJ night. Tho di.glis ERE IS follows: Nj.
B9oWl kitirs, whose fani!y consisted CT his
vita nIG daughter two years Old on Saturday
zig III permitted two men giving the namo OF
hlller 10 stay oil nigh. &: his house. They &C.
cupied a led in tho ssne room with the family,
il being tie Cn.T one in which there Wss fire..
place. About II o'clock llames from the little
cottage s..rg c.ad the ne!ghbO.s who found The
house so fer consumed tha. nothing could be
done TO sGyei j.. It was though. the family had
scsolt:d Themselves tor the night, but the chsf-
red remains CT The trio were found in the debris
I Il Investigation developed the above facts and
search Wus st oEco mao for tee two men. It
Ras found they aa1 separated, oEe going to-
waTis q 5eTcscn Gnd tho other IN tho direction
c: Tupaio. lhe posse thct weEs toward AbeI-
deaa were successful in tnG!D:. man hid in 8
la.d sir T. les from that place. 10 Tss returned
10 tue scene where hs told tho following story ::
I'VE 1ao.ed Money. No uozo permitted to re-.
ain over night and ne laid awake sftsr reslr-
ing until the he.:y breathing OF the family
satisfied: US Of their sluulcecs When Wo aros5,
ch!Croformed them. riQ;d the house CT valaa.
bia3 consisting OF ST, watch, suis Of clothes
Ind par of boots. Thea wo scattered cotton,
s..uiated with ccai Ci, over tao floor aud on the
Bad ard set fire 10 il md !af;" Ths crowd Vas
composed ostwacty.hv ro;olu!e -asu, who de-.
ts.mjDed that tho vtiisa should % purilhed
with his wn Wea2Cr. Thsy pinionsd hln, ar
ranged riIo spliaters saturated vita Chlcro:orm
around him aud sat them on fro. pi!igens
Search Is Being sde Tor the ether man, who will
i5ut:;esa :Aaro tho snmc fate il caught.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-12-21

CoUGus-"Broaon's Bronchial Troches" CT.
uaed with advantage TO alleviate CoUGHs. soRH
THROAT, HOARsEEEss and BRONCHIAL AFyEC'
TONS For thirty years these Troches have
been in use, with annually increasing favor
ThoY arc no. new and unt.ied, but, having bean
tested By wida snd constsn: uss for naarly sa en-
tire generation, they hAVe'attsined we'll merltsd
rank among tho few staple renedis IS OF the age.
The THEoAT.-"BTown' Bronchial 1roches'a
set directly Oh tho organs OF the voice. They
hr7e sn extraordinary effect in ill disorders OF the
Throat and Laryn1, restoring healthy tone
when relaxed, either from cold or over e1erhon
OF the voice. Ind produce clear and diaiinc;
enuncistion. !SpcaEcrs and singer, fad tn
T,oche5 useful.
a CoUCu, Cold CATARRu OR Sore THROAT
requires immediate attention, 81 neglsct Ct.
tentines results in some incursble Lung Dig
case "Bro,cms bronchial 4reches" will nl-
most invArisbly givs relief. limitations are Of
fercd for sale. many OF which ara Injurious. The
genuine "Browm's BronchlaL Tro:hes' are sold
Oriy IN JoTcS