Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-01-13


ceived at the battle of South Mountain
while he was member of the 18th Wis
consln regiment, Co. F.-a sergeant, we
believe. After recovering of his wounds
IN measure, he joined another regi-
ment and served until the close of the
war. Declared from active labor at
home, he accepted a position in the gov
eminent service, which he filed accepta-
bly, for long period. But the war had
sown the seeds of disease in his system.
the bitter fruit of which he is now tast-
ing At the late election one of the
most affecting sights of the day, showing
the grit and republicanism of the man,
was the incident of Fletcher being carried
in, in chair, by the arms of strong men
to deposit his straight republican
ticket
We are happy to say that his disease
at present has assumed no worse form.
But it could not well be worse. The at
tentions of faithful wife, and good
attendant, Jno. Drew, do much toward
making bright side of an otherwise
very dark one. His successor in office.
Hon. c, w. Hill. of Platteville, will
make capable officer, after the ways
and business of the Office are thoroughly
learned. He is a gentleman of mature
age and good business qualifications.
Our retiring sheriff, Mr. Streeter, has
filled the Office very acceptably, and has
created many new friends since he has
lived in Lancaster. He was a candidate
for county clerk at the last election, but
was on the wrong ticket and conse-
quently he now retires into private life.
He has established himself here in the
livery business and settled down with
his family, II good accession to the So
cial circles of Lancaster. Mr. Lane, his
successor, is also an old war horse"
and has an honorable and good record
as soldier, scout, and was formerly in
the government secret service. At his
home, in jamestown, he has followed
farming and mining, and is good solid
man for this office whom men of all
classes and parties will be pleased to
see in that place. He brings his wife
and family, (two bright little ones with
him. He has taken up his abode at the
sheriff residence, where he will care
for those in "durance vile" He has
just filed his appointments of assistants
as follows: III. z. Greene, Lancaster,
under sheriff; Ora Richards, deputy,
Lancaster; j. l.. Rewey, deputy at
Platteville; ID. c. perrigo, deputy at
Boscobel
Mr. Homer W. Beebe, who has accept
ably discharged the trying duties of dis
trict attorney to the general satisfaction
of the people for the four years last
past, retires from his position and will
continue in his profession at Platteville.
Mr. Beebe is not only well liked as q
gentleman, but is respected as a good
lawyer, and for kind traits of character,
as well as marked personal integrity.
His successor, Mr.. Orr, has the ability
and energy to make good state officer.
He was thoroughly educated at the State
University both in law and letters, is a
good speaker and his rigid integrity is
beyond question. Mr. Orr is yet one of
the unterliiicd (batchelors) and viii
mrke his present home at the Mansion
House. During the past he has done
COOL service for his party faith by TAX
ing the stump in the interest of republic
canism, and for two or three years back
has made his headquarters at the law
office of Barber & Clementson.
In the rest of the offices, the people
have made no changes, but have in the
contrary expressed by the ballot a de-
cided wish to retain them. Mr.. Buch-
ner, otherwise 'Buch., who was a
sailor lad for nine years, and a gallant
soldier in the war in the Sd Wisconsin;
who was town treasurer in Platteville
for two wears and two in Lancaster, and
whose trade is that of grainer and paint
er, in which he has great skill, viii con-
tinue to fill the office of clerk of court,
as he has done Tor two terms past, and
, in manner that has mate him popular
everywhere. He is now domiciled in a
snug new home of his own, and with his
wife and several bright children about
him. has already reached the sum of hui
man happiness without seeking for it
further.
Lou. z. Lesler is without doubt one
of the most popular county officers the
county ever had, and his recent splendid
endorsement by the people is evidence
| of that fact. He deserves his populari-
ty, and will. as. Watchdog of the treas
ury'' for the next two years, probably
| increase ii.
Squire Durley still continues to do
stalwart duty, as he has in the past, in
the register office. He has never Eeen
known TO scratch the Republican ticket,
though he has done considerable scratch
| inc on his books since the political
whirligig turned him into the court
house. He is a '49er and has worked
the golden sands of California, beside:
being veteran soldier Of the late war
He was seriously wounded in the knee
from the effects of which he will never
recover. The Squire is good officer
and his many friends are pleased &c
see him { ntinue in Office.
j. C. Scott, as surveyor, viii watch The
points of the compass for the people fol
| the next four years. He lives at Patel
Grove. He is well educated gentle
man, pleasant and agreeable; has reae
a good deal and can use it in its place
| He is a good surveyor. The same re
marks may be applied to Joel A. Bar
| Der, the retiring officer, who has tille'
| The position very acceptably to the PEG
| pie OF this county for many successiv
terms. He has proven himself an eff
cient surveyor He viii now give hi
| entire attention 10 the nursery bushes