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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29
LEGAL NOTICES.


NOTICE TO CREDIToRs-onE
State of Wisconsin, County Court for Grant Co
In Probate,
In the matter of the estate of Joseph c. Orr, de
ceased.
Notice is hereby given. that the claims and de.
mands of all persons against Jos eph c. Orr, late
OF the Town of bennington. IL said county. de-
ceased. will be reserved, examined and adjusted
by George W Lump king, Jacob Martin and William
purpose by the County Court OF said county al
the late residence of said Joseph C. Orr, deceas-
ed, in the town Of Bloomington, in said county
nth dag OF June, A. D. 1882 Also that six tGi
months from and after the 18th day OF December
AID. 1881 is the time limited for the creditors Of
sald Joseph G. Orr, deceased, to present their
claims to said Commissioners for examination
and allowance.
Dated December 18th, A. D. 1881.
By order Of the Court
VIM. McGONIGAL,
4sw4 County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29
BLOOMINGTON


Christmas has come and gone Old
Santa Claus has been the rounds. The
Old Fellow had an opportunity to visit
two trees in this place The tree in the
hall was wei attended. The exercises
consisted OF songs, recitation, dialogues
and every other thing that goes to make
up q Christmas entertainment TheIit-
tie folks were IN SPLENDID trim for the
occasion and did their part well. Leila
Sawyer capped the climax by reciting
LONG poem Tin whistles. snare drums,
mouth harps and sundry toys. glistened
in the lamplight. Dolls. ear rings.
iewelry and sundrY little nick naeks
hung up alongside If those whistles and
drums in great profusion. The older
people were not forgotten and some of
them manifested as much JOY as did
their Younger friends, when securing a
little keepsake from some friend The
Bloomington Cornet Band added 10 the
occasion by discoursing some OF their
sweetest notes and finest tunes. The
Band boys are clever and liberal with
/ their music The boys contemplate
/ giving q grand concert ere long. We
bespeak good time and full house
I for them.
/ The exercises at the Baptist church
were good and the house was full to
Overlooking. The tree groaned with
It's load Of good things. The children
we're happy and all went of as merry
As a marriage bell. At the proper time
Old Santa Claus made his appearance
and distributed the things. The visible
Santa Clans was there. clothed IN 4
! huge furry coat and queer old cap. 4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29
NEIGHB0RTNG NOTES.


Martin Oswald has gone 10 Chicago
to buy goods.
The tax roll is in the hands of the
collector, who, for the time being reyels
in wealth.
The Christmas festival held at the NJ.
L. Church, Saturday evening was a
great success and every one went away
happy.
Al Morse breathes freely once more
now that he has thrown the tax roll on
to the shoulders of the collector.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29
BOSCOBEIL.

The DeMolai Commandcry had q
memorial service on the afternoon OF
the 9th and in the evening partook OF
a banquet at the Central Following is
list Of the officers elect of the different
Masonic organizations in this city fol
the coming year. The installation GER
emonies take place Saturday evening,
Dec. 81
De MoLAI CoMMANDERY, No. 10. K. L.
T. j. Brooks, +. c.; S. G. Mcdonald,
Gen; VIM. McWilliams, G. G.; Thos
McWilliams. Treas; f. c. Mufiiey,
Rec; w. Z DeLap. Prelate; M. A,
Sawyer, S. w; S. r. Willoughbv. J.
w; Ed. Meyer, St. b.; A. c. v Elston,
st. b.; NJ. B. Pittman, W.; j. ii. Clark,
jr., ).
BOsCoBEL CHAPTER, No. 81, Il. 4. NJ
Geo. w. Parker, III. p; I, n. Hubbell
X. Ed. Meyer, s.; l.. g. Armstrong,
Treas; f. G. Mufiiey, Secv; VIM
McWilliams, Z. s.: 5. Il. Willoughbv,
c. H.; M. A. Sawyer, r. A. c.; w. T.
DeLap, lst "; Thos. McWiliams, 2nd
v; ID. c. Perrigo, Sd v; Joel Cramer
g. "a
GRANT LoDGE, No. 16o, A. +. A. NJ
S. r. Willoughby, w. NJ; j.. ID. Wilson
S. w; VIM. McWilliams. j. w: NJ. A.
Sawyer, Treas; L. N. Hubbell, Sec'y
l.. g. Armstrong, 5. D.; H. w Favor
j. d.; NJ, b. Pittman, s.; Joseph Clark
s.; L. Reichel, Tiler.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29
FORECLOSURE sALE-HrcKrr, ct al

State of Wisconsin, County OF GRANTS. Cir
cult Court. Owen Mackedon, Plaintiff We
Patrick Hickey and Bridget Hickey his wife
I Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in
| pursuance of Judgment of foreclosure and
| order of sale, rendered at general term of the
| Circuit Court of Grant county. Wisconsin, held
In the court house in the city of Lancaster Grant
| county, Wisconsin, on the I'D day of September
"A. u. 1850, and the equity of redemption having
| expired on the ed day OF September 1881 and
no redemption having been made therein the
Undersigned Sheriff of Grant county, Wisconsin,
viii on the 9Th day of january, 1882 at
O'Clock IL the afternoon saidday the front door
OF the postoffice in the city of Boscobel, Grant
county, Wisconsin, offer for sale and sell 10 the
| highest and best bidder or bidders for cash the
following described mortgaged premises or SO
much thereof as may be sufficient to raise the
amount due the plaintiff for principal interest
and costs, together with the expenses of sale to-
wit:The east half the northwest quartz and the
northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of
section ten (l0), town seven "a, north of range
three t3), west, containing one hundred and
twenty acres of land more less, situate, lying
and being in Grant county. Wisconsin.
Dated Sherin's Office, Lancaster, Wis. Novem-
Der 81, 1881 JOHN i, LANE
Sheriff Grant County, Wis.
NATH. PERELEs Il SoNs. Plaintiffs Attorneys
+. Q. Address: Corner East Water and Oneida
streets. Milwaukee, Wis. 3Sw7
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29
ExEcUTIoN sALE-TrnNrE ct al.

State of Wisconsin. County of Grani,-ss Cir.
cult Court. f. NJ. Birdsall & Co. Plaintiff, vs..
Samuel Turner, Harriet Turner. and James
Turner, Defendants.
BY virtue of an execution issued ont Of the Cir
cult Court for Grant County Wisconsin upon q
judgement rendered on the 18th day of February
1881 in the above entitled action in favor of said
plaintiffs and against said defendants. have by
direction of plaintiffs attorneys this 18th day Of
gust 1881 levied upon all the right title and in
terest that the defendants or either OF them had
the date of said judgment or have since &C
CURED in aud to the following described real es-
tate situated in Grant County, Wis, towit THE
south cast quarter of section fifteen 1851 Town
six [6l north of range three(3l west and the west
half Of the south west quarter of section fourteen
IA town six Isl north of range three f3l west and
shall offer for sale and sell the same to the high
est bidder for cash at the front door OF the Court
House in the city OF Lancaster Grant County
Wisconsin on the 10Th day of November 1881 AT
O'Clock in the afternoon of said day. or 80 much
thereof as will be necessary to satisfy said judy
ment. interest. cost and ACQUIRING costs
Dated Sheriff = Office, Lancaster. Wis. Scptem.
Der 18th 1881 JOHN +, LANE
Sheriff Grant County Wis.
Bushnell Clark < Watkins Pl'ffs Attys. p. o. Ad-
dress Lancaster Wisconsin.
The above sale il postponed by order of plain
tff's attorneys until the 18th day OF March A. d
1882. at O'Clock in the afternoon of said day.
Dated at the Sherff's Office, Lancaster, Wis.
this 18th day Of November, A. D. 1881.
JOHN +. LANE
3Sw7 Sheriff Grant Co. Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29
HAZEL GREEN.

Weather good, people in exuburant
spirits, and everything looking favor
able, for a holiday boom.
Our merchants are doing a lively bu-i-
ness We think 81. Nicholas finds no
better place than this ion making selec
tions OF Christmas gifts.
Mrs. John Vincent. an estimable lady
of Schuyler, Neb., is visiting at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Jos. Johns uncle Of the
lady,
j. II. Crawford returned Tuesday
from Chicago, accompanied by his
brother John who has been visiting
friends at Pittsburg, Pa.
The members of the Hazel Green
Band. purpose giving an entertainment
on the evenings of the oath and 26. to
consist of Ethiopian comicalities, solos,
duets, quartettes, etc. The whole to
be enliveued by the renowned j. w.
Anderson, whose musical abilities are
unsurpassed. Come one and all, for the
boys know how to give first class en-
tertainment, proceeds for the band A
dance after concert, Monday Dec. Doth.
The young folks gave social dance
here on Friday night. TWAS one of the
most enjoyable affairs of the season.
Thomas and Win Williams have start
ed a poultry and feed market at the old
Maclay stand We wish them success.
The smiles that chase each other in
the faces Of some of our young ladies
are not we think on account of a neu
bonnet but in anticipation of the return
of some b-hoy who win spend the holi-
days at home. Parents, Kill the ''PGodi-
GAL for several eaIres are coming.
Last Thursday Miss Aggie Birkett and
Mr.. Alfred Gray Were united in marri
age we congratulate them. KING.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

At Cassyille. December 90, 1891 by j. b. Orts
SHE'D Justice Of the peace Miss Elizabeth Broad
ley to Mr.. Mathew Homer.
At the residence Of tho brides parents Ii tht
town Of rotoSi. Dec. y, by Rev. y Mayne IT, L
Nannatta and Miss Julia Cunow
II NJ. Hope Dec 25, 1881 by Rev. james Sims.
Mr.. Dclford b. Brunson and Miss EfHe Fox. both
Of Mt Hope Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

state Of Wisconsin. County Court for Grant
County-In Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Aaron Urine,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given, That the claims and
demands of MI persons against Aaron Urine, late
of the town Of W yausingin said county deceased.
will he received, examined and adjusted by Jacob
Shrake John Harvell aud jerome Hill. Commits
sfoners appointed for that purpose by the Count
Court OF said county, al the late residence of the
said Aaron Urine. deceased. in the town of Wya-
lusng in said county of Grant, on the Sth days OF
March and June. A. D. 1852. Also that six .6)
months from and after the sth day of December
A. D. 1881, is the time limited for the creditors OF
said Aaron Urine. deceased. to present their
claims n said Commissioners for examination
and allowance.
Dated December sih, A. u. 1881.
By order OF the Court,
VIM McG0NIGAI.
ilw4 County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

How long is a suffering community
to wade through six inches Of mud at
every street crossing?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

PATcH GROVE thinks seriously Of in
Producing the High school system into
the school in that village.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29
ABARGAIN ~: !: '''' :,

For sale. Well watefcd good timber, orchard.
good house. Is well adapted for stock or cultiYa-
tion. Splendid faeiiitief for creamery or cheese
factory. Six hundred yards from depot of rail.
road in Lancaster. = mile from ConTt house on
road leading north,
TERMS :-S35 per acre. pant down and balance
~ per cent IL desired. 7 " BARRIER.
September IL, 1881. sdf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

QUERY in the mind Of the oldest in
habitant What did "Bucl' 10 with
those cigars
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29
$500 Reward

Of Liver Complaint. Dyspepsia. Sick Headache.
Indigestion. Constipation, or Costyeness we eau
not cure with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills when
the directions are strictly complied with. They
are pHrely Vegetable and never fail 10 give salts
faction. sugar coated. Large boxes. containing
30 Pills. % cents. For sale BY al Druggists. Be
ware Of connterfeits and mutations. The gen.
uine manufactured only by JOHN G. WEST a. Co.
THE PHI Makers" 1871 & 1873 w. Madison Street.
Chicago. Free trial package sent by mall pre-.
paid on receipt Of a cent stamp Itgl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29
BURTON.

John l. Quick and G. T. Quick (uncle
and nephew were each Of them unfor-
tunate enough to receive a severe cut
on the foot by an ax while chopping
last week.
There have been several eases of diph-
iberia in this vicinity recently One
case Ct. F. Miuk's chilD resulting in
death. There is also one or two eases of
scarlet fever reported. Ii is hoped that
with due precaution the disease may be
kept within bounds.
The mud question has been SO persis-
tently and painfully ''cussed'' and dis
cussed heretofore that ii is useless to
mention il here except | may incidently
state that this place is no exception to
the general rule.
The Steamer Emma has made two
trips from Mccartney Branch this
week. This is quite an unusual occur
ance at this time of the year. She was
frcighted with hoops for G. Reifstack.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

IHE HERALD is indebted to the
courtesy Of Hon. Hans T. Warner, Score
tary Of state, for copy Of his annual
report
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29
CUMMONS-TIrEa, Ell al.

SbMMONS-1ITEH. ell al,
Circuit Cont. Grant County Thomas C. Nos
trand plaintiff Maria Titus. Martha Titus
atlas Martha X. Horsford, ANGEL I. jackson. Sol
ONION jackson, Jr., Francis B. Jackson Josephine
Jackson Grace jackson Ga minor. Martha VIII
SON Sarah Wallis, Jennie Williams. Charles Wal
liz and Gertrude Wallis, defendants.
The State of Wisconsin 10 the said defendants
and each Of them:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service OF this summons, ex-
elusive of the day of service and defend the above
entitled action in the court aforesaid: and in case
Of your failure to do judgment will be rendered
against you according To the demand of the com
plant. of which copy is herewith served upon
you. MOSES NJ. STRONG.
39w7 Plaintiffs Attorney.
P.o. Address Mineral Point. Iowa County, Wis.
| CUMMoNS-HoHS, ct al.
Circuit Court. Grant County. Elizabeth earns.
plaintiff y. Ernst Hahn and Theresa Hahn De
The state n Wisconsin to the said defendants
You are hereby summoned 10 appear within
twenty days after service of this summons ex-
Elusive Of the day Of service and defend the
in case OF your failure 50 10 do judgment win be
/ rendered against ron according to the demand Of
/ the complaint -: MERRfcK.
I 39w7 Plaintiffs Attorney.
p O. Address: Fairplsy, Grant Co.. Wis.
ESTATE McREYsoLDs.
7 state Of Wisconsin. County Court Of Grant
C5unty-ln Probate.
Notice Is hereby given, that at the January
( term Of the County Court. 10 be held in and for
I said County at the Court House in the City OF
I Lancaster in said County. the first Tuesday
( Of January a. D. 1882, the following matter will
/ De heard and considered. The application OF
I Jane Nc nolds and j. o. MCReyuolds for the
| appointment OF an administrator Of the estate Of
I II w McReynoids late OF the town Of Lima In
/ said County. deceased.
Bv order Of the Court
WM. MCGoNIGAL, Judge.
4 Dated November y, 1851. 40w;
GTMMONs-HAHS ct al.
Cireuit Court, Grant County- Michael Maire
plaintiff vs. Ernst Hahn and Theresa Hahn, de
PENDANTS
/ The state 81 Wisconsin 70 the said defendants
Ton are hereby summoned 10 sppeat within
twenty days Gfter serice q shis saKiElai.s eselG
size e the azy II service, and defend tie gboT.
entitled action in the court aforesaid. and n cas-
Of your failure 80 TO do Judgment will be rendere'
against you according to tht demand Of the com
pTsint S. AERRICK.
sfw- Plaintiff Attorney.
r O. address Tsifplsy Grsni Ccauty. Via.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

DT he annual meeting Of
M nTI "a the German Mutual Fire
In ~ UlOA. Insurance Society Of Lib
erty and adjoining towns
win be held ia the Brick school house on Liberty
Ri5-e January Sd. iss2 al ~ A. N for he tram >
action Of ssnsral baSiness and election Of
officers s-sse Il. BALD, Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

THE trial Of the boy Charles which
was set for last Saturday morning was
again put over for another week at the
request Of the defendant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

The Telegram HE columns Of the Chi
cago Tribune for Dec. % contained the
following account Of a Lincoln Nehras-
ka. tragedy.
LINCOLN. Neb.. Dec. - George
Travis, who keeps drug store in the
Town of Waverley, twelve miles from
here. and is also Postmaster Of the place.
stabbed his wife FIVE time and then at
tempted to kill himself in his store about
io o clock this morning. Travis Is about
40 Years old. and i in comfortable cir
cumstances. He has TWO children, and
is not addicted to drink or bad habits
of any sind. The only explanation Of
the terrible deed is that he became jeal-
Gus of his wife to such an extent that he
/ lost his reason Mrs. Travis Is reported
as diving, but the wounds of her murder
Gus husband are not serious.
/ Mrs Travis viii be wen remembered
i here as the daughter Of 3lr. John Grab
I tree and is q sister Of Mrs. W L. MeCori
who resides just outside Of the corpora
ton limits. 1t is since reported that tbt
victim ct the assault Is dead
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29
MARRIED,

The poet Whittier celebrated his 10th
birthday Saturday, Dee. Il.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

Thar street crossing between THE
HERALD corner and the Wright House
causes more backsliding than all other
causes combined.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

jim MeGoNIGALand ''Jehiel' are the
latest addition to the detective force of the
city. Even thus early in their experience
they are reminded that "a policeman )
lot is not q happv ono.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

John W. Forney Jr continues his
fathers paper Progress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

DRIFr, Of mud are among the natural
curiosities Of the north part of the city.
After somebody has been lost in these
hitly traps the city will wake up to Tie
necessities Of the case.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

MuD is king ana Lancasterls his sub
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

DUMEY mourns the loss of the court
house commisary Still, with his Gus
tomary eheerfulness he is ende&yoing to
bear up under the infection.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

FIVE fresh FOX skins as the relics of
r. many departed Rewards attracted
moderate crowd in front of The
HERALD Office last Saturday afternoon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

No more developments have been
made in regard to the Ames gang
And as Nick refuses to yield further
the seductive Establishments Of the law
officers, there seems but little chance
for assistance from that quarter in get
ting the legal seine around the remain
der of the gang. 10 make the matter
worse now Nick hps gone oud.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

Mr. George James has returned 70
Rockville after a three years residence
in Colorado lie sends THE IIERA ID a
substantial New Years gift accom-
panied by many kind words for the fu-
ture both Of which are duly appreciated
Oscar LEWIS writes to TIE HERALD,
his message bearing date Of Dee. q. $
p. M. that, "Ihe first passenger train
that ever reached the silver city come
this evening at : p. m. Many thanks,
OaS. and may all Tug HERALD readers
be a. prompt in noting items II interest
in their lecalctirs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

TIE Omaha Republican n pec. 2I.
contains the following account Of the
quarter century wedding festivities Of
'uNof Lancaster former citizens.
on Monday evening Mr.. ANA Mrs G..
4 Walker. residing nj Seventeenth and
Dodge streets celebrated the twenty fifth
anniversary Of their wedding \ large
numoer of their friends were present 10
extend hearty congratulations 10 them
up~A thi> happy occasion They Were
cordlaliy received and pleasantly enter.
tanned. "ht, cry happy evening wa,
spent by ail Mr.. and Mis-. Waiker
were ,he recipients q uemerau, hand.
some and costly presents which they
highiI appreciate as tokens Of friendship.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

EXCAvAriNG was commenced Friday
for the " Thomas block ON Madison
street, the weather being such that this
work can be proceeded with uninter-
ruptedly, at least for the present
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

News was received in thi, city Tues
day ofthc death Of Mrs Aggie Ostrandcr
of Goldin, Col, who died Friday Dee
-. after brief illness. Deceased wa,
a daughter Of John Pollock to whom the
announcement came with a startling
and crushing slddenness. Aggic was
very popular not only here but through
ont the county and man! hearts will
-adden when they learn Of her early
lie ath
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

rHE dctectine force suppcd at Mr..
McLiman's restaurant after the capture
Monday night. The recording angel
was probably not present to keep track
Of the stories, which viii ease The CON
science Of not a few.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

Historfo,-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-12-29

PLArrEyIILE Hook X Ladder company
No /. viii give their eighth anaralcon
cert and dance Monday evening Janu-
airy >. lss2 Tickets for the dance $50.
supper extra Everybody is invited
and it Is hoped royal turnout Will
meet thi, effort on the part Of the boys
Is rcpleni~h their treasury Among
othes incidental, se1era' valuable prizes
win he distributed to ticket holder. dur
inc the evening.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-02-28

PlrTsRURGH, February 20. - PETROLEUM -
Active; crude unsettled; United certificates
$780, refined 0Hc for Philadelphia delivery.
NEw YoRK, February &c. Woo1-Dull and
tending downward; domestic fleece 3Sa6Oc;
pulled 2la4Sc; unwaShed l4a3Go; Texas 14a36c.
ANTWERP, February Co. PETROLEUM -