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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15
Political prominence brings Invariably

Politicalprominence brings invariably
in its train, as one of the con-
comitants of present or prospective pow
er, envious and malicious assaults. In
versely the target of such assaults is We
ry certain to be rapidly climbing the
slippery ladder of politics else he were
not worth the powder of the attacking
party. This rule is especially applica-
BILE In the present candidates for future
gubernatorial honors. The growing
popularity of General Rusk among the
voting masses is quickly recognized by
the friends of the opposing candidates,
and the result is seen in the vicious as
saults, noticeable, chiefly, for the alb
| surdity of the ideas advanced, which
have been frequent of late. Tue would
be planets attack the rising sun. Every
new evidence of popularity brings
forth fresh shower of charges and
specifications why General jerry Rusk
should not be the nominee of the COM
ing convention for the governorship.
Futile charges! Bewildered assailants!
Striking out blindly, delivering boomer
angs that return to crush the head of
the thrower. Prominent among these
specifications is the great one, evidently
intended as coup de Craze. that Gen.
Rusk is the candidate of Milwaukee
ring" As if it were any worse to be
the favorite of a Milwaukee ring than
the pet of a Madison ring. Rings are
much the same wherever found ard the
reasons why one should be feared are
equally applicable as against the other.
AS yet there exists no evidence worthy
the name of such that General Rusk has
any affiliations with any ring or party
of slate makers, while a fact equally
certain is that his leading opponent is
not only member of, but depending
for support upon one of the most iniqui-
tous organizations that ever existed in
the state, for backing and assistance. II
General Rusk is the candidate of the
milwaukee Regency" so called, he
certainly is receiving the worst of sup
port. The supposed organ of the ring
is remarkably silent. giving but faint
expression of opinion on the candidate
ship now and then, which, remarkable
fact, is rather boost for his opponent
rather than defense of the one who is
said to be the candidate of the ''regen-
cy" which includes the editor of the
journal in question among its recog-
nized chiefs. Absuldity of absurdities
Bulrush fence erected in vain hopes of
startling the people into the belief that
they need such. Misty cavilings which
need only the breath of common sense
to resolve them into their constituent
elements of nothingness. Meanwhile,
honest Jerry Rusk, strongest where his
enemies are the weakest-in the affec-
ton of the people-continue to draw
nearer perceptibly, yet without haste,
to that goal where centers the ambition
of SO many aspirants. His selection is
only a question of time. Time for those
who know him least to brush away the
cob-weby phantoms, the misty appari-
tons clothed in the garb of argument
with which envious opponents would
blind their eyes. With these demol :
ishcd it needs little of the gift of proph
ecy to foretell the result.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15

A binding, devastating wave of fire
has visited northern Michigan within
the past week, licking up in its fiery
breath not only houses and stock but
precious human lives. Even the fiery ter
ror that visited the northern part of this
state ten years ago is as nothing com
pared with this fresh evidence of the
fire hend's wrath. 1t is estimated that
between five hundred and one thousand
people have persisted in the flames, while
families almost without number have
been left homeless. Food and clothing
are flowing in from every direction and
much will yet be needed in order to re-
lieve the necessities of these poor out
casts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15
Another horrible Indian massacre in

Another horrible Indian massacre in
the southwest was recently reported
over the wires. Later intelligence con-
tradicts this report. Surprising as it
may be the troops succeeded in escap-
ing. They are to be congratulated
One soldier to fifty Indians is hardly a
fair chance. The time may come when
the war department will wake up to the
desirability of sending something more
than a squadron of troopers against q
thousand Indians.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15

The Endorsement given below Of Hon.
Geo. w Ryland is taken from the APP
pleton Post, and gives a clear, unequiv-
cal view Of the estimation in which Mr.
Ryland is held by the citizens of the
north part Of the state
While candidates innumerable seem
to be in the field for places on the next
republican state ticket it seems to be
generally understood that there is but
one for the Lieutenant Governorship,
Hon. George w. Ryland, of Lancaster,
Grant county whose term as senator has
just expired. Mr.. Ryland was one of
the clcarest headed. most industrious
and likely members of the legislatureof
1880 | and his nomination would give
widespread satisfaction. %
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15

A Senatorial District Convention Of FIVE dele
gates from each Assembly District. win be held in
%, for the purpose Of eleeting delegates 10 the
State convention. which will b. held in Milwan-
kee Wednesday the 2sth, at noon Each Assembly
District is entitled to two candidates and two
from the county at large. And would suggest
that assembly districts hold their conventions on
Saturday Sept. e. and town meetings be held on
Saturday. Sept. II. 1881.
By Order OF County Committee.
ii. A. MOORE, Chairman
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15

1t is asserted that II General Rusk is
on any slate manipulated by rings of
any kind "the slate will be broken"
General Rusk is not in the slate making
business just at present and has no time
to spare to inquire into the manufac-
ture of rings Like the Scotchman of
old, the General stands for "his ain
hand" He is the candidate not of a
ring but of the people. Having risen
from the people it is to them and not
machnests that he looks for support,
and from the signs his appeal will not
be in vain
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15

The Watertown Republican has passed
into the hands of Mr.. VIM l.. Norris
who for the past twelve years has had
charge Of the editorial and local col
umns. The Republican has fallen into
good hands. The friends of Mr.. Norris,
and they are legion, will wish him I'M
bounded success in his new departure.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15
Senatorial District Convention.

\ Senatorial Dist. Convention. consisting OF FIVE
delegates from each Assembly District lie hereby
called TO meet at the court house. in the city Of
Lancaster, on Monday, September the 18TH at the
hour OF one O'Clock p. m, for the purpose Of elect
ing delegates 70 represent the 10th Senatorial
district comprising Grant county, Wis., at the
Republican State Convention which meets at the
city OF Madison. Wednesday, Sept. 81 1881,
10 IL suggested that Assembly District Conven-
tiOns be held on Wednesday, the 18th. and that
towns hold primary meetings Saturday the 10th.
c. II. BAXTER. Chairman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15

Captain Howgate, who stole s4OO,0 900
from the government, has left for parts
unknown, taking with him his mistress,
leaving his wife and children in desti-
tute circumstances. Something must
be ''rOtten in Denmark that allows of
thefts of this magnitude. and something
much more rotten that allows the es-
cape of the criminal after detection.
When n few more horses have been
stolen the governmental stables will be
furnished with combination locks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15


Gen. Grant is of the opinion, that
without the leadership of Mr.. Conkling
the Republican party in New York state
will not be successful. The disappoint-
ment will be great, but of two evils
choose the lesser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15
SUMMoNs-wAIKER, ct al.

~ (tmended SnmmOns.)
Circuit Court, Grant County. Warren Han
mum and Rufus Hannum the executors
OF the last will and testament OF War
rem Hannum, Senior deceased Plaintiffs, VS.
David II. Walker as the special administrator Of
the estate OF Joseph Walker deceased j. n.
Walker, David r. Walker, Charles Walker, Jona-
than Walker, Emerancy Walker, A. Calvin, Frank
lin Smith, Otis Smith, Sherman Smith, Alvin
Smith, Charles Smith Montville Smith, Pearl
Dyer, Charles Dyer, Frank Dyer, Rosa McNelly,
Jerome Rounds, May Rounds, Sumner Rounds,
Joseph Rounds. Victoria Rounds, Montville
II. Sarles. Defendants. The State of Wisconsin
to 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, anddefend the above
entitled action in the court aforesaid; and in case
OF yonr failure so 10 do, Judgment win be rem
dered against you according to the demand of the
complaint. GEORGE CLEMENTSON.
2Sw6 Plaintiffs Attorney.
2. o. Address: Lancaster Grant Co. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15
RennhIican State Convention.
RACINE Wis July % 1876,

RACINE, WIS. JULY 20, 1891.
There will be convention representing the Re.
publican party Of Wisconsin at Madison on We'd
nesday. the twenty-hrst day Of September OF noon
70 nominate n state ticket. consisting OF candi-
dates for Governor and other state officers to be
supported by the party at the coming November
election, and to transact such other business as
may properly come before the convention. Each
Senate and Assembly district is entitled TO two
delegates TO he selected in the usual manner
X, II. BAKER, Chairman Racine, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15

The Crawford county Greenbackers
will hold convention, very mild one,
Shortly, and go through the pleasing
farce of making nominations. They
will then resolute few and return to
their several domiciles satisfied that the
country is safe for another year
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15

Whitelaw Reid has been taken up by
the aesthetics of London, and is, in
their lingo, "the long, lissome holly
hook Of the States" Y-u-u-m! Just
too wildly, lawfully quite too!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15

The Republican State Committee Of
New York, nominated by the SO
called stalwart faction, was so deeply in
terested in obtaining advantages over
the minority of that body on their recent
meeting, that they failed to show the
faintist recognition of the fact that a
wounded and probably dying President
was fighting the pale spectre, but a few
hours ride away. The avaricious cold
bloodiness of this studied discourtesy
is only equalled by the GOODNESS of their
chief at the time the President
received what has since SO nearly pro-
ven his death wound.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15
In tbe death Of Arcb-Bisbon Henri

In the death Of Archbishop Henni
the Catholic Church in Wisconsin, loses
one of its earliest pioneers. Coming to
Milwaukee in 1874 when that beautiful
city boosted of but n 1.-THE of its present
population, and the cathedral was a
small wooden structure known as St.
Peters Church, now used as modest
residence by Vicar General Batz, Bishop
Henni began those labors which have so
lately closed by death. Reyered by all
who knew him, the death of the venera-
BILE Archbishop leaves another gap in
the line of old settlers in the Cream City.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15
In Grateful Memory.

The following resolutions We're pre-
sented in open Court on Saturday last
by the committee appointed for that
purpose, through their chairman, Judge
j. L. Mills. AS will be seen, the first
day of the February term of Court has
been appointed by Judge Cothren for
obituary services in commemoration of
one who was not only the pioneer men,
Der of the bar in this county, but one
of its brightest ornaments during the
long vista of years extending back
nearly an half century.
In view OF the affective dispensaton of Divine
Providence which we the members of the Grant
County Bar and OF the Fifth Circuit have ex-
perienced in the death of the Hon. J. Allen Bar
Der, which took place on the 26th day of June
last, II becomes us his survivors, to perform the
last solemn duty we owe to our deceased brother
by uniting in public testimonial to his worth
as man and as citizen; to his incorruptible
integrity in high official positions to his energetic
public spirit; to his devotion to truth and honor
manifested in private life; to his ability, genius
and learning as lawyer and legislator, enlarged
by an experience Of at least forty years
Res0tCed, That with tbs community in which
Mr.. Barber lived so long, we feel common sor-
row in his death; with wife and family bound
to him by ties of more than ordinary tenderness
we feel a common sense OF bereavment; but as
members Of the Bar, of the legal profession Of
this his favorite county and of the State at large
we are conscious of q loss peculiarly our own.
We shall no more behold that genial and inspir-
ing countenance that shed its cheerfulness like
sunlight in this hall sacred TO Justice. We shall
never again hear that eloquent voice. terrible in
its denunciation of fraud and wrong and mighty
in defense OF truth and innocence Long has he
been with us, but friend sincere and I'M
selfish, a companion so entertaining and instruct
i've, whose retentive memory, like mirror re-
hected the stirring events Of his own times, with
knowledge personal or traditional of its repre-
sentative and leading minds, and yet conversant
with the condition and circumstances OF thou
sands OF persons in private and humble life in
whose welfare and prosperity he felt an interest.
Surely man so versatile. so gifted, so ready and
capable of oblgng his fellow citizens in so many
ways, could not live too long. Alas we look
around among these familiar faces and he is not
here, but he has left to us the legacy OF q noble
and glorious example, and pride mingles with
our grief and exultation with our tears when we
lay this chaplet, this tribute upon the grave OF
our deceased brother, the Honorable Joel Allen
Barber
Resolved, That the Judge OF this Court be re-
quested to order these resolutions to be spread
on its record and that the Clerk shall be directed
to deliver a copy Of them TO the widow OF the
deceased and that his Honor shall appoint a day
at the next term of the Court when, in full
meeting of the Bar and the people the customary
tonors shall be paid to his memory
j. It. MILLS. Chm,
JOHN G.. CLARK
w. f. CARTER,
GEO. CLEMENTS0N.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15
LEGAL NOTICES.

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E,STATE-CoRNELIUs STEERS, DECEASED.
County-In Probate
Notice is hereby given, that at the October
Term of the County Court. to be held in and for
said county at the court house in the city of Lam
caster. in said county, on the first Tuesday OF
October, A. D., 1881, the following matter will
be heard and considered; the application OF
istrator of the estate OF Cornelius V. Steer late
of the town of Waterloo in said county. de-
ceased.
Dated, September 9Th 1881.
BY Order of the Court,
DIVA WA. MnfDNIfI T.. Iudun
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15
By Order of the Court.
n " " McJUNIGAL. Judge.
Dated August 3lsf 1881 21w3

ESTATE MARGARET RoUENA MOORE, DEcEAs-
IL ED.
State of Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
County--In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the October
term OF the County court, to be held in and for
said County, at the court house in the city Of
Lancaster, in said county, on the first Tuesday of
October, A. ID. 1881, the following matter will
be heard and considered: The application of
Margaret Plummer for the appointment of an ad-
ministrator of the estate of Margaret Rouena
Moore, late of the town of Mount Hope, in said
county, deceased.
Dnfnd Ann 10
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15

STRAYED, from my place in Lancaster, Wis.,
~ on Saturday the 10th inst, two mare colts,
one two year old and one a three year old both
the same color dark bay, and strip in face and
white hind feet. Whoever win return said colts
TO me or give information where they can be
found will be suitably rewarded.
Lancaster, Wis, Sept. 18th, 1881.
2Stf AUG MICUAELIS
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BuildingStOne! s ; E: !: j:

cisterns. etc. Fifty cents at the Quarry. 30 cts
deiveredin the city in quantities Of twenty
perch or over. Eighty-are cts. in less quantities
2Tm2 T. NJ. BARBER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15

EsTAEE--F6FFH oHLFRF' DECEASED.
State Of Wisconsin. County Court Of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at the October
term Of the County court to be held in and for
said County at the court house in the city Of Ian
caster, in said County, on the first Tuesday OF
October, A. D. 1881 the following matter viii
Katherine ohlert. Executrix Of the last twill and
testament of Peter Ohlert late of the town of
Lancaster, in said County deceased, for final ex-
animation and allowance of her accounts as such
Executrix, and assignment OF the residue Of said
estate.
Dated September 5th, 1851.
By Order of the Court.
21M3 WM McGONIGAL Iudge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15

EAARM FOR SALE hereby offer for sale my
4 farm of nearly 100 acres, known as the Garter
place. and situated southeast of Lancaster, 50
acres lying within the corporation. There is a
good two-story house 40x20. upon the premises.
also stables. grauary. etc, with good orchard
aud shrubhery. aud plenty of water. For further
Information apply upon the premises.
2jtf WILLIAM KRAEMER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15

Circuit Court. Grant County. Mary p Ann
Schraudenhach. Plaintiff. vs. Catharine Engles,
Clemenn Brand. Wilhelmina Brand his wife, lgna-
tus Ahrends. John Yager Anton Engles, John
Engles, Christ Eugles. Mrs. Ginter, Celia
Hauk. Anna Marie Ahrends and the administra-
tors Of the estate OF 0rs Mccartney, deceased, ct
al defendants.
The state Of Wisconsin. to the said defendants.
and each Of them: You are hereby summoned to
appear within twenty days after service OF this
summons, exclusive Of the day OF service. and
defend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid; and in case OF your failure so TO do,
judgment viii be rendered against You according
10 the demand OF lhe complaint.
JOHN d. WILSON. Plaintiffs attorney.
P. o. Address: Boscobel, Grant Co. VIE. 23wt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15
u. T. NJ ILLS, Chn.,
JOHN G.. CLARK,
w. f. CARTER,
GEO. CLEMENTSON.
A W REI-I

On the reading OF the above and foregoing
resolutions, Ordered, That the same be entered
upon the records Of this Court and that copies OF
the resolutions be furnished the family OF de
ceased. Further ordered, That the afternoon OF
the first day OF the next term Of this Court be
set apart for the purpose of observing and per
forming In the Court House at Lancaster obituary
services in memory OF the deceased.
Sept, 10, 1881. NJ. NJ COTHREN, Judge
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SUMMONS-JoHN SHAY.

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Circuit Court. Grant County. Hattie Shay plain
tif, Us. JohL Shay, defendant The State OF Wis
consin to the said defendants
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons. ex-
elusive Of the day OF service. aud 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 complaint, GEO. CLEMENTSON
Plaintiffs Attorney.
2. o. Address: Lancaster, Grant County, Wis.
2Sw6
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by UTUtF OF tIIt NUuIts :
25w3 WIN. McG0NIGAL, Judge.
EsTATE-MARr GRAHAM, DECEASED.

ESTATE-MARY E GRAHAM, DECEASED.
State of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at the October
term OF the County court, to be held in and for
said County at the court house in the city OF Lam
caster in said County on the first Tuesday of
October, A, d, 1891, the following matter will
be heard and consldefedi The application Of
Chas Graham to admit to probate the nuncupatiye
will of Mrs. Mary E. Graham, late Of Muscoda, in
said county deceased
Dated September 9th, 1881.
By Order Of the Court
DIVA WM MrGoNIG Al Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15
A UCTIoN SALE Of
STOCK AND FARMING IMPLEMENTS,

The Undersigned will sell at public auction on
his farm one mile south Of Hurricane Grove on
Tuesday, September 27th. 1881, the following de-
scribed property; Eight Mich Cows Fourteen
head Of young cattle. One span OF Work Horses,
One set of harness. Eighty head Of Hogs, one
hay rake, and numerous other articles. Sale to
commence at 10 O'Clock a. IN. All sums under ten
dollars cash, over that sum one years time will
be given on note with approved security
C. j. HYDE, Auctioneer.
28w2 Y. II. KINNEY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15

ESTATE-GEoRG WILLIAM PEAU, DECEASED.
State of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at the Octo-
Der term of the County Court, TO be held in
and for said County at the court house in the city
of Lancaster in said County on the first Tues
day OF October, A. D. 1881 the following matter
will be heard and considered; The application Of
Anna Margaret Peau for the appointment Of an
administrator Of the estate Of George William
Peau, late of the town Of Potosi, in said County,
deceased.
BY Order Of the Court.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-09-15
BY Order of the Court
27w3 VIM. McGoNIGAL, Judge
NrnTIcE TO cpEnIrnpS NAnnrrr

M UIIIE 10 INEUIIUKS--NA KKELL.
/. State OF Wisconsin County Court for Grant
County. In Probate. In the matter of the
estate of Hiram Varrell, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the claims and de-
mands of all persons against Hiram Varrell.
late OF the Town of Fennimore, in said
county deceased, will be received examined and
adjusted by Crayan Shuttleworth, VIM. Marsden
and Henry Dankliff, Commissioners for that pur-
pose appointed by the County Court
Of said county, at the Varrell Hotel,
in the village of Fennimore Center in the
Town of Fennimore in said county of Grant, on
the 25th day of November, A. D. 1881, and the 25th
day of February, A. ID. 1882. Also, that six 90
months from and after the 25th day of August, A.
ID. 1881, is the time limited for the creditors of
said Hiram Varrell, deceased to present their
claims to said commissioners for examination
and allowance.
Dated August 25th. A, ID, 1881.
BY rdn of nrt
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ATtNNNs .NNestIcL ~5IIIs Ith5I.
By Order of the Court.
27w3 WIN. MeG0NIGAL, Judge


ESTATE-JoHN S. BEITLER DECEASED.
II an
state of Wisconsin,, County court of Grant
county-In Probate
Notice is hereby given, that at the October
term of the County Court. to be held in and for
said county. at the court house in the ctyo Lam
caster, in said county, on the first Tuesday of
October, A. d. 1881, the following matter viii
be heard and considered The application of
Edward BETTER TO admit to probate the last will
and testament of John S. Better late of the
town Of Millville, in said county, deceased
Dated September 1st. 1881.