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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-06-10

State of Wisconsin County Court OF Grant County
Ia Probate.
Notice il hereby given, that at the July Term
Of the County Court 70 be held 10 and sad Coun-
ty, at the court house in the city Of Lancaster In
said County, the first Tuesday OF July, A. d
1850, the following matter viii be heard and con.
sidersi The application OF David schreiner TO sdrir
to plobate the last will and testament Of John
Belz, is;e Of the town Of Liberty, in said county
deceased.
By order Of the Court
WM. McGoEIGAL, Judge.
Dated May 20, 1880. isw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-06-10
Sold by James A. Jones.


Robert Lubbock, Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
writes: II have used DR.. Thomas Eclectric
Oil both for myself and family for Diphtheria,
wish the very best results. / regard it as
one of the best remedies for this disease, and
would use no other.i'
Pope & Billau, Druggists. Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, write: "We have never sold any med
icine that gives such satisfaction to the Gus,
toner and pleasure 10 the seller as DR.. Thorn
as Eclectric 0i.n Sold By James A. Jones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-06-10
Yes music hath power Ger the vide, "

60 music Hstn poWef OCT me VIDE, vide
world,
A power that's deep, and endearing.
But music now has no power on me,
For I'm very hard of hearing.
The very best way your hearing to get back,
To effect a radical cure
Is to go TO a druggist without any delay.
And DR.. Thomas Electric on procure.
Sold by James A. Jones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-06-10
TEsgIMoRE
PRAIRIE FARM
FOR SALE.

Ny farm Of nearly 100 acres, located on yennimors
prarie but In the town Of Lancaster. offered for
sale.
$50 acres are znaer cultivation.
About 50 Of timber.
The piow land 10 ell prairte-
Plenty Of good water, never falling.
There IL good new house and good new 32xeS
ham
The place 10 miles from Fennimors aud miles
from Lancaster. II 10 known ~ the Brgtee farm In
the Rogers hollow only Eile from grist MILL
VIII sell for SIS per acre. crops and all izciuded-
ons-third down. and the balance may run FOR twenty
years at ten per cent HENRY BU9BEE.
fehpinors January 70, 1880. limit
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-06-10
July 4th. 1901

All citizens who favor celebration Of The
Fourth Of July, in Lancaster, this year are
especially requested 10 assemble at the court
house, Oh Friday evening next, at 8 O'Clock,
Pm. MAsY CITIZENS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-06-10

Sheriff ofGrant couaty, Wisconsin.
ESTATE-BELz.

rlta Attorney. P. 0. plattevllle. Wis. I've.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1880-06-10
ESTATE-NANGLE.

Dated May 20. $50.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
An Expensive Supper.

The San Francisco Chronicle says :- Five men met in an oyster saloon, cor ner Sutter and Dupont streets. One of them named Alberge proposed an oys- ter supper for the five, and laid ten dollar gold piece on the counter, saying that this would be enough for the five to eat upon. Francois, Frenchman, who was standing back of Alberge, reached over his shoulder, took the ten dollar piece and swallowed it, remark ing that it was barely enough for one to eat. All five turned around, and, be- lieving ita sleight of hand, demonstrated with Francois and threatened to go through his pockets if he did not return the gold piece. Francois objected that it was impossible for him to return it, and to convince them of the feasibility of the thing, he bet with them that he could swallow fifty-cent piece, and so he did, to the great amazement of those present
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
Not a Brilliant Prospect.

In one county in the Golden Belt of Kansas, of this section, @ newspaper man on the spot says: "There are 2,SS0 one quarter sections of land. I know the county well, having shot prai- rie chi irkens and rode after hounds over the most of it. There are at least 600 one-quarter sections of worthless land in the county, land that has not been set tied on, and that will never be cultiva- ted. This leaves 2,2S0 farms of 16O acres each that are occupied. Of these, 1,600 are mortQaged, to the total amount of $1, ,50O,000. The farmers of this county are paying $15O, 900 per year in- terest money on land mortgages alone. The amount of interest paid on chattel mortgages, machine notes, store bills, and on delinquent taxes in this county is at least equal to the amount paid on the land mortgages. In the same county the taxes are from three to five per cent
 on an assessment made by the township trustees, who are required by law to place full valuation on all property
 Is it any wonder that the farmers of Kansas are poor ? If there were any vacant public lands fit for agricultural purposes nine tent ths of these mortgaged farms would be abandoned. There is no vacant land, and the owners of the en- cumbered property are forced to stay where they are The exhaustion of the public lands, the financial difficulties oi the Kansas farmers, and their desire to abandon their mortgaged property, will explain the fierce demands made by Kansas for the opening of the Indian Territory for settlement by white men. '
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
Christmas Presents.

The custom of giving expensive presents at Christmas as matter of form or habit, or from @ fancied obliga- ton to do so, is productive of legood, and often of much harm. But the in- terchange of simple gifts in the family circle strengthens the bond of love, and excites, especially among the children, 0 consideration and forethought which is of real value in their training. There is no need for them to lament over a limited supply of pocket money infin- itesimal gifts are endeared by the loving heart that conceived and the skillful fingers that executed them. Then the great mystery preserved as to the pres ents, makes a most delightful excite ment among the little ooes for weeks before the festal day. A Christmas tree is always favorite method of distribu- tion, but this often involves more ex- pense, both as to gifts aud decorations, than is desirable. When there is a large family, another method is to have each gift wrapped in paper and proper ly addressed, and arranged on table in the parlor, Christmas Eve, and distrib- uted by the one who can make the mer- riest time in so doing; or the presents may be deposited in a large basket, or packed in 6 bundle, which, when all are assembled, is brought in as if it had just arrived by express. Another plan which small people appreciate, is to in- close every thing in bag, or to deposit them in tub of bran or sawdust. of course enveloped in paper and ad- dressed, or, on Christmas morning the packets may be arranged by the side of each recipients plate at the breakfast table. Stockings hung by the chimney or at the head of the bed are easily filled, and iii Holland the children place their shoes in Q TOW in the kitchen or parlor, with the name of the owner above each. However limited the pc. cuniary resources may be, every family may have 8 happy time at Christmas, provided there be an abundant supply of kindly sympathy and genuine love- H0rl1er's Bazar.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
A Boy on Christmas.

"Christmas comes every year, and it is the best day in the year exceptin fourth of July which is better day to fire of guns and pistols Hockey fired off an old gun one fourth of July and it kicked him agin hydrant and an awful bunch growed on his head and he didn t know much for two hours Christmas is the best time to get presents my sister Lucy hung up her stocking and put a mud trurtle in it and she was fearful mad you bet if my aunt Rachel should hang up her stockin it would hold a dump cart full of things William Brad shaw eat so much candy and puddin one Christmas that his folks had to put him in Q grave after he died I should like to see old Dudley the truant offiser in grave md so would all the boys l should like to have it Christmas and fourth of july all the time.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
UNITED STATES CONGRESS.
SENATE,

In the Senate the bill proposing tax of twenty-five cents per busheleon malt was re- ferred to the Finance Committee, which subse quently gave hearing to the supporters and opponents of the bill. The Senate negro exo- dils committee and the committee toinvestigate
 Treasury accounts have been discontinued.
 Senator ingalls, of Kansas, introduced bill authorizing the issue of 1n, 25 and 50 cent
 fractional notes redeemable in sums of not less than S3. .~
 constitutional amendment regulating the
 count of electoral votes, an amended b.ll for
 the relief of Fitz John Porter, and a bill 10 re-
 fund certain taxes collected upon the capital
 of private bankers, were referred to commit tees. MT. Randolph's substitut, to the Fitz John Porter bill strikes out the clause for pay
 in the old bill and provides that General Porter
 shall be retired only as colonel.
 Among tho measures introduced was a reso- lution referring to a select committee that portion of the Presidents III essage relating to civil service reform.
 HOUSE.
 Speaker Randall decided that the joint rule prescribing the manner of counting the electoral | vote was a matter of the highest privilege, and | the previous question was moved, but the Re- publicans, seeking for time for debate, left the | House without quorum, and the motion was 1 withdrawn. The debate was then begun by | Mir. Keller, of Ohio. | The electoral count resolution was discussed ] EX-Speaker Robeson was the speaker on the l Republican side. Among the bills introduced | were a substitute for Mir. Woods bill and Q bill placing General Grant on the retired list with
 the rank and pay of q General.
 | Bills were introduced repeating the taxes or | bank checks, matches and patent medicines | and amending the law in relation to the tax or | savings banks. A petition favoring an inter
 national copyright law was presented.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
A Western Bargain.

A man from Washtenaw county, Michigan, found himself in Custer City one day last fall without nickel in his pockets. He was wondering what he should or could do in this emergency, when @ hand was laid on his shoulder and stranger said in his ear
 Surrender quietly and it will be all right, but if you go to pulling your shooter I'll drop you?'
 "Who do you take me for?" asked the Michigander.
 "For Jim Russell, of course, and you've got to go oyer to Deadwood with me. Been looking for you more:n a month."
 The prisoner set about convincing the officer that he had made mistake, and this he was able to do after time. He had the general look of the man wanted, but the officer finally said:
 "It's clear to me that I've made 0 mistak ke, and that you are all right. How are you fixed ?"
 "I'm strapped. ......
 "Good.s This is my first case since was made deputy. If go back with out prisoner tue boys will give mo a Ia ,ket Now, I'll tell you what I'll do. want to take you over to Deadwood as Jim Russell. Jim is @ hard case, and they offered to bet ten to one that l couldn't collar him. You look enough like him to pass muster in the evening. I'll show you off, get the brag over the boys, and then lock you up with Q saw in your hand. The bars are only wood and you can escape in an hour. Do this for me and I'll give you $30 in cash,''
 "All right" was the ready responses and the programme was carried out to the letter. The Michigander was ex. hibited, we'll fed, and before night was out of jail and lodged in boarding house. Next morning he took Q clean have, bought some new clothes, and, the notorious Jim Russell was hunted for and not found. ....
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
Characteristics of Arctic Winter,

Lieutenant Schwatka, whose recent return from Q successful expedition in search of the remains of Sir John Frank lin's ill-fated company, combats the prevalent opinion that the arctic winter,
 especially in the higher attitudes, is 8 period of dreary darkness. ....
 In latitude 83 deg. 20 min. 20 sec. N,
 the highest point ever reached by man,
 there are four hours and forty-two min ues twilight on December 9, the short est day in the year, in the northern hemisphere. In latitude 92 deg. 27 min. N, the highest point where white men have wintered, there are six hours and two minutes in the shortest day i; and latitude 84 deg. 32 min. N.. 172 miles nearer the North Pole than Mark ham reached, and BPS geographical miles from that point, must yet be at- tained before the true Plutonic zone, or that one in which there is no twilight whatsoever, even upon the shortest day of the year, can be said to have been en- tered by man. Of course, about the beginning and ending of this twilight, it is very feeble and easily extinguished by even the slightest mists, but never theless it exists, and is quite appreciable on clear cold days, or nights, properly speaking. The North Pole itself is only shrouded in perfect blackness from November 13 to January 29, a period of seventy-seyen days. Supposing that the sun has set Composing circumpo- lar sea or body of water unlimited to vision, on September "A, not to rise un- til March IS, for that particular point, giving period of about fifty days of uniformly varying twilight, the pole has about 188 days of continuous daylight, 100 days of varying twilight, and seven ty-seven of perfect inky darkness (save when the moon has northern declina- tion) in the period of typical year. During the period of little over four days, the sun shines continuously on both the North and South Poles at the same time, owing to refrac,ion parallax, semi-diameter, and dip of the horizon.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
The Maine Jumpers, ,

Thefe arc manly queer people in the State of Maine, ays Dr. Beard, who has been on visit to the Moose Head Lake regions, but few queerer than those who, having malady which causes them to perform some extraordinary antics, are known by the name of Jumpers. Many strange things are done by these Jumpers. One of those with whom experimented came very near cutting his throat the day before reached the lake. He was shaving, and the door slammed suddenly behind him.
 He jumped, and, had the razor been held in different way, he might have inflicted a severe wound. One of these Jumpers being surprised by an order to ''strike," while standing before a win dow, struck his fist through the glass, cutting it severely. These Jumpers have been known to strike their fists against red-hot stove they have been known to jump into the fire, as we'll as , into water indeed, no painfulness or peril of position has any effect on them; they are as powerless as apoplectics or | Mysteries, if not more so; the absolute victims of the orders that are given them, or of the surprises that are played upon them; they must do as they are told, though it kill them or others. I can find no evidence that the presence of water or of fire will interfere, even in the slightest degree, with the motions which they are compelled to make. As has been made apparent by the above description, it is not necessary that the surprises should come from any human being; it is not necessary that they should be ordered to strike or to jump i; any sound, from any source, that comes upon them with sufficient severity and suddenness, for which they are not fore warned and forearmed, may cause them to jump and to cry. One of those on whom experimented told me that the falling of tree in the woods, when un- expected, would have the same effect upon him. He said that one time he was so alarmed by the sudden crash of a tree that he not only jumped, but was perfectly entranced, so that he could not move, although the tree did not fall upon him. The explosion of gun or pistol is almost sure to excite these Jumpers. The screech of steam whistle is especially obnoxious to them, few of them, so far as I have been able to learn, having been able to withstand it. On one of the lake steamers in which returned from the hotel there was Jumper who, when the screech was heard, jumped right up, so that he nearly hit his head on the upper deck. As the steamer neared the landing and came to place where he knew the whistle would sound again, he was warned to prepare himself, and he did so with such success that on the first screech he jumped scarcely any on the second, however, despite his care he raised his shoulders peroeptibly, but did not jump. ea
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
Regularity Ensures Health

Of the physical structure. To restore it per- sons whose bowe's ate out of order. or whose digestion is imperfect, should use Hostetter's s Stomach Btters, a corrective of disordered con ditions of the secretive, evacuative, and diges- tive organs without peer. The most serious oonseouences result from neglect of reform atory measures where constipation is allowed to gain headway. For this as for many other disorders usually found in conjunction with costiveness, such as dyspepsia, biliousness, ner- vous derangement, headaches, vertigo, morning nausea and the like, the Bitters has long been recogniz d by the public and the medical pro- fession as q genuinely efficacious remedy. It's action is never sudden and gripping, like that of Q violent purgative, nor does it, like the aver age oathartic, tend to deplete the system and weaken tn bowels. On the contrary it invig- orates and soothes while it regulates.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
The Feet of Chinese Women.

p Mir. J. w.. Bennington, R. N, says |: "It is an error to suppose, as many do, that it, is only the Upper Ten among the daughters of China that indulge in the luxury of golden lilies, as it is ex- tremely common among every class, even to the very poorest-notably the poor sewing women one sees in every Chinese city and town, who can barely manage to hobble from house to house seeking work. The pain endured while under the operation is so severe and continuous that the poor girls never sleep for long periods without the aid of strong narcotics, and then only but fitfully; and it is from this constant suffering that the peculiar sullen or stolid look so often seen on the woman's s face is derived. The origin of this custom is involved in. mystery to the Westerns. Some say that the strong minded among the ladies wanted to in- terfere in politics, and that there is a general liking for visiting, chattering, end gossip (and China women can chat ter and gossip, both and all of which inclinations their lords desired, and de- | sire, to stop by crippling them"
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
La Fayette Daily Journal Anxious to Rise.

There's plenty of room up stairs, a. Daniel Webster said to the young lawye, anxious to rise, but Respondent of his chance to do so; but no one need ill, jure himself either in climbing the stairs of fame or those of his own house oi business place. The following is to the point: MT. John A. Hutchinson, Supt Downer's Kerosene Oil Works, Boston, Mass, writes MT. Patton, one of our foremen, in walking up stairs last week sprained his leg badly. I gave him 6 bottle of St. Jacobs Oil to try. He used it and an almost instantaneous cure was effected.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15

HonnAND.-Since the beginning of the sixteenth century more than 800, ,00O acres have been won from the water in Holland, and reclamation still goes on at the rate of about ight acres Q day. Since 1850 the Lake of Haarlem has been converted into region of farms and villages, and the pumping out oi Zuyder Zee, now to be done, will sur. pass in magnitude all previous endeav' ors, and give fresh force to Zeeland's motto, Lactor ct enaergo. r.. ..'t
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
TEACHING THE DEAF AND DUNE

TEACHING THE DEAF AND DUMB.-At the meeting of the International Con. gross of those interested in the educa. ton of deaf mutes, which was hel d al Milan, it was decided to discard signs in teaching and adopt the "pure ora. method" By this system the scholar is taught to move his lips in speech and persons who are born completely deaf can learn to tulk by watching the motions of their teachers lips. This method has been used in some large cities for several years.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15

SURE TO BE SwND1ED. An English adventurer with delightful assortment of titles, has been making sad havoc among the pocketbooks of wealthy ciii- zens. His successful career in all parts of the country shows how kindly cer- tain classes of, Americans take to being swindled. Always ready to open their pockets to suppositious nobleman they probably would esteem it an honor to be kicked by a real one. ... e.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15

BoRRowINa.-Borrowihg money is q bad habit and borrowing trouble is no better Some people arc always bor- rowing trouble, and in this way making not only themselves but every one around them uncomfortable. They have contracted the habit of taking q discouraging look at everything. What time they do not spend lamenting over the unalterable past they devote to tho apprehension of evils to come.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15

k SHEPPARD KNAPP's Mammoth Carpet Warehouse, cor Sixth Ave. and 18th St., is thronged daily with purchasers to secure for the holidays his great bargains in lace curtains and piano covers, which he is selling at less than cost of impor- tation. He also has the latest novelties in window draperies and tapestries, all of which are being sold at very low price.
 Those wishing to make Chrietmas and New Year presents would do well to visit this vast establishment and select these useful and ele- gant goods.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15

LADIES who are in search of Toys or other Holiday Presents cannot do better than to pay Q visit to Ehrich's s mammoth establishment, on 9th Avenue and 24th Street, New York. The Messrs. Enrich have accumulated under one roof a vast assortment of goods, ranging throu gh the whole field of shopping, 50 that Q lady can absolutely select everything she needs for Christmas without leaving their store. The vast crowd of visitors attests the moderation of their prices and the excellent quality of their goods.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
Re Wise and Happy.

If you will stop all your extravagant and wrong notions in doctoring your self md families with expensive doctors or humbug cure-alls, that do harm d. ways, and use only nature'ssimple rem edies for all your ajlments-you will be wise, well and happy, and save great expense. The greatest remedy for this, the great, wise and good will tell you, Is Hop Bitters-rely on it. See an other column. Press.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15

HOMEOPATHIC Family Medicine Gases and books, giving concise directions fol treating all common ailments, are q great comfort and positive saving in every household. The best assortment of all styles and prices is found al Boericke & Tafel's Homeopathic Phar' macy, 145 Grand St., New York. De scriptive Price Currents gratis. Busi. ness established in 1885.
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
Ponder On these TruthS

Torpid kidneys, and constipated bowels, are the great causes of chronic diseases.
 Kidney-Wort has cured thousands. Try it and you will add one more to their number.
 Habitusl costiveness aff1icts millions of the American people. Kidney Wort will cure it. 7g s, as ss : s
 Kidney Wort has cured kidney com plaint of thirty years standing. Try it. --Erchange
Connecticut western news., 1880-12-15
SINGLE WoMEN.-In 1876 more than

SINeLE WoMEN.-In 1876 more than
 one half of the marriageable women in England and Wales were spinsters. In 1850 five of our Eastern and Middle States had an excess of males, and four an excess of females, ranging from per cent to per cent. In 1860 only two of these States showed an excess of males, all the others marked increase of females. In 1870 every one of the Eastern and Middle States had an ex. cess of women, the excess in Massachu- setts and Rhode Island exceeding the ratio of England and Wales. ID