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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06

Chicago is all torn up over juror
who allowed himself to be bribcd for
$40. The charge is absurd on its face.
That Chicago man would sell himself
for $40 is too thin for belief.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06
NEWS NUGGETS.

thorough protectionist-W. l..
Price.
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BRITISH HOLLOW.


Aucti0neer-CHAREs VINCENT, Brit
ish Hollow Wis. AuctiOneer and Collector. Bust
ness attended TO promptly in all parts Of Grant
county
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06

Agent-JEssE BROOKS, Bloomington,
VIE, General Collecting Agent and Conveyancer.
Titles investigated aud perfected. Collections
promptly attended to. Reference given when
Desired
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-WLkfxsoN, ct nj.

Circuit Court, Grant County Leonard Porter.
Plaintiff, vs. Ann Wilkinson, a. the widow de-
NiSce aud Administrative with the will annexed
Of John Wilkinson. deceased and Thomas VIII
kusou. John Wilkinson. William Wilkinson. Sam
uvl wilkinson, George Wilkiusin and Robert Will
kusou, heirs ~ law ana dCvjScc- of said John
Wilkinson, deceased. 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. cx-
clusiyc0f service and defend the above entitled
action In the court aforesaid and in cas Of your
failure so TO do, judgment will be rendered
against You according TO the demand Of the com.
plant. GEO. CLEMENTsoN. Pfhs Any.
T.. o. Address Lancaster. Grant County. Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06
\0TIcETO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

state Of Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
COuuty-in Probate.
In the matter Of the estate 81 Elizabeth stone,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that the claims and de-
mandS Of all persons against Elizabeth Stone,
late Of the town Of POtOsi. in said county, de-
ceased. will be received. examined and adjusted
By Henry Il, Cpons, Christ Zcllcr and W. Ill.
Hunt, of PotoSi. ia said county of Grant. Com
missioners appointed by the County Court Of said
Il Coons in the village OF Poto> in said county
uf Grant, on the 10th dry Of May. 1882 and the
10th day ~ August 1852 Alsot six o. months
from and after the 10Th day Of February. \. u.
1S@2 il the time limited for the creditors Of said
Elizabeth Stone, deceased, to present their claims
{" said Commits ~iuuers for examination and al
lOWauCc.
BY order Of the Court
WM. MCGONIGAL. Judge
Dated February lG. 1873! 5lwi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06

GUILD Those who always TAX. advantage
Of the good chances for making NOR ey hat are Of
fcred. generally become wealthy while those who
do not improve such chances remain in poverty
We want many men, women, boys and girls TO
work for right in their own localities. Any
one can do the work properly from the first start
The business Will pay more than ten times Ordi-
nary wages. Expensive outfit furnished free
80 one who engages fails TO make money rapidly
Nnu can devote your whole time to the work. or
particulars sent free. Address STINsoN IL Co..
Portland. Maine
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06
BLOOMINGTON.


Insurance BLOOMINGTON FARMERS In
suRANcE COMPANY. Office at Bloomington Grant
county. Wis. John Ryan. President; Thomas
Pendleton Secretary and Treasurer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES HorEL. SIN

WoodhOuse. Proprietor Bloomington. Wis. flaw
ing reftted and built ample room for the accom-
mediation Of guests am now prepared to ac-
eommodate them with well-furnshed rooms.
good beds and we-snpplied tables. Sample
rooms Attentive hostlers. Good stabling
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RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
THE HERALD

The price Of THE HERALD when subscriptions
IRE not paid until the end Of the year will be
invariably two dollars
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LANCASTER.

~N~-0>rN(~1~(N@NNScN~O~-
D0ctOr-N. +. KINNEY, NJ d.. Lam
caster, Wis, formerly proprietor OF the Mar
shalltown Medical and Surgical Institute and
Eve and Ear lnfrmaryl has fo- years devoted
almost his entire time to the treatment of
Chronic Diseases and Deformities. He makes a
speciality Of diseases Of the Eye and Ear. diseases
OF Women and Cancers, Straightens Cross Eyes
removes Cataracs, Ptyrgums. sc. Also re-
moves Cancers without the knife or the loss OF
drop of blood. All consultations at the Office or
by mail absolutely free.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06

With the following illustration from
authentic Washington dispatches is it
any wonder that common people get
somewhat unsettled in their opinions as
to Presidential appointments.
Monday dispatch Chandler viii
be appointed Secretary of the Navy
without doubt
Tuesday dispatch President will
certainly appoint Gen. Beale as Secre-
tary of the Navy, his name will be sent
in tomorrow.
Wednesday-A friend of the Presi-
dent says distinctly that Rice of Massa-
chusetts viii get the naval portfolio
Thursday Chandler has the inside
track, will be appointed Immediately.
Friday-Beale has accepted Naval
portfolio.
Saturday-Rice's name is to be sent
in to-day.
Monday Chambers chances are
good if Beale does not get the appoint
ment which ne is sure to do if Rice s
name is not sent in, and so on ad infini-
tum
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06

Robert Kelly, second engineer on the
i'll fated Golden City, gave his life that
others might live. He was one of the
first to discover the fire and could easily
have made his escape, but he stood to
his post endeavoring to hold the burn
ing steamer against the coal barges, I'M
til escape was impossible and the brave
soul, tried by fire, passed on to its re-
ward. Though his sins were as scarlet
they were washed white Ms snow by
this atonemcnt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06
NIIlSCODA.

Hotel -SMALLEY House, John S. Small
ley Proprietor, Muscoda Wis, near the depot
Express Office and Livery Stable attached Meals
II all hours. Rooms well furnished
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06

~o-N~~~N~~-NO0~~~0~~~~~~ON
Attorney WARDEN ANDERSON, At
torney and Counselor at Law jamestown. Wis
viii prosecute claims and make collections
promptly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06

Persons wishing to send The HERALD away
'te informed that the postage on a single copy l.
me cent to any part Of the United States, Canada
)r any OF the countries Of Europe
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06

Entered at the Post Office, in Lancaster Wis. a.
secoud-Class matter.
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FAIIsPLAY
.IAyIESTOWN,


Attorney MERRICK, Fair
play. Grant County. Wis, Attorney and Coun,
sclor at Law.
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BOSCOBEL.

HOtel-BETTs HOUSE, Boscobel, Wis.
Seymour Case. Proprietor. Good accommoda-
tons for man or beast. Good Sample Rooms.
Baggage conveyed to and from trains free OF
charge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06

Drugs & FAVOR, Boscobel,
Wis. dealers in Drugs and Groceries, oilet arti-
cles, Wall Paper Books. Also keeps on hand
the choicest brands OF Cigars and Tobaccos.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

OFFICE. Corner Of Maple and Madison Streets.
Lancaster, Wis.
II. D. FARQUHARsoN Proprietor.
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LOtiOn:: !. +. !. i: j. !"
l.. a,

BAXrERs IIoRsE Lotion OF cur.
W. Il. BAXTER, Lancaster Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06

cobel Wis dealers in everything belonging to
the Hardware. Stove and Tinware business.
Finest line OF Cooking and Heating Stoves in
Southwestern Wisconsin and sold at prices and
on terms satisfactory to all. Agents for every
kind OF machinery made by c. Anltman & Co.
a large line Of Stove and Machine repairs con.
stanty on hand
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06
ASSXILI.E.

7~rNN-~N~~NN0NNN0~N~N~oON
Agent. IL. G. SNECLODE, Cassville,
Wis, Notary Public, Conyeyancer and Fire In.
surancc Agent Collections promptly attended to
Hotel -DENEIsTON House, w. Moore,
Proprietor, Cassvlle. Wis. The house has been
lately rehtted and refurnshed throughout and
no pains will be spared to accommodate guests
Good stabng attached
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06

Bank -EXCHANGE BANK OF BOSCOBEL
VI. d. Tillotson. Cashier date Cashier of First
National Bank. Transacts a general banking
and exchange business. Special attention given
10 collections, and proceeds RENTED promptj
on day OF payment. Boscobel Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06

THE magnitude of the cattle interest
in Colorado may be inferred from the
fact that according to late estimate
there are 1000, 600 cattle being fed in
the valleys Of that State, and as yet the
business is in its infancy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06
Pensions sn n y
SOLDIERS
HEAR s!N..slSG 7. Their ADVANTAGE

Who served In the War of the Rebellion. Mexican
War Black Hawk and other Indian Wars viii,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06

Attorneys -HAZELTON AND PROvIS,
| Boscobcl, Wis. Attorneys and Cosnselors at
| Law. Practice in United States and oil state
| Courts. General Collection and Real Estate
| Agents, Office on Wisconsin Avenue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-04-06

Agent-JACOB MCLAUGHLIN, BoscObel.
Law, Collection and Insurance Agent Will al.
tend promptly to all business entrusted to his
care. Office on Wisconsin avenue.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18
The Common Council.

VI t IN special session lat Monday
evening, purSnanct to call Of the May
or, with every member IN attendance.
The committee 10 whom was re-
fcrred the sidewalk petition Of j.
Iacka and Others asked for further
time, which was granted
On motion Of Aid. Gilman, the
street commissioner was instructed
to open the street on west side of
public square in first ward, giving
Mrs. Strachan ten days notice to re
move her fence, in conformity with
the Judgment rendered by Judge
Conger in the case of Lavinia
Strachan rs The City Of Mineral
Point; aud the city Atty, was direct
ed to collect the costs due the city
from Mrs. s., without delay. The
motion was unanimously adopted.
On motion Of Aid. Gilman, the
city Atty. was authorized to confer
with the chairman of the town Of
Mineral Point relative to the settle
ment Of the boEds Of the town Of
Mineral Point, issued in aid Of the
Mineral Point r. K. Oct lst, 1855,
numbered SO and 50, for $500 each
with seni-annual $ per cent. coupons
attached from Apr. st 1856 to Oct.
lst 1870, inclusive; and the motion
prevailed.
Aid. Prideam moved that the or
der granting Edward Pridsaux, on
May Ist, 1871, to retain thirteen feet
off Of Center st. on West side of
lots ] and g, in block 33, Strong and
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18
De. VIVIAN has plowed his "farm."
SEE Deller's almanac on fifth pace.

SgJ Deller's almanac on fifth pace,
JoT HANscoM whitewashed I s.
day
Note change in NanDusen Il Tall
mar professional card.
CuAS HENpRA leans to striped
awrags; he has new one.
THa "Cracker Club" escorted the
Gillmann family TO Warren.
MEAsELs,-Mrs. Dr. Viviln is re-
covering from spell OF measles.
TINS fine wellher induces the
Fishing fever in old and young
alike
The first thing you know Assessor
Cgav ford will be around making
enquiries.
REwEy held its first Sunday School
on the 7th inst, with thirty-two in
attendance.
ANTOINE WEIDENFELLER Of Sur
vey, is proud over an addition to his
famly-Sunday.
". C.-1'hanks to Mrs. Hattie
Gilman for wedding cake; SUch
cake is our weakness.
PM. and Frank have been clean
ing mp the = Q and book store; the
place looks neat now.
WAITER NOZZLE, who had the mis-
fortune to break his leg three weeks
ago, is doing tip top.
Rev. S. NJ. CHASE will exchange
pulpits with Rev. S. d. Pulford, Of
Platteville, whose themes we are
unable to announce.
'TwouLD be good idea if parents
would ascertain whether their boys
are IN the Juvenile Temple or on the
streets on Tuesday evenings.
NJ RRIED,-May 9th, 1882, at the
house of the brides father, (Mr.
Lorenzo Stevens,) by Rev. Robert
Smith, Mr.. Joseph Osborne of Britt,
Iowa, to Miss Lucy Stephens Of Pu-
.aski, near Avoca, Wisconsin.
MARRIED.-At the residence of
Mr.. William Skews, in the town of
Waldwick, May 1lth, 1882, Mr..
John Skews and Miss Clara j. Bah
cock; both of Waldwick. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. \.
Charles of Fayette, Lafayette Co.
CLEMENsoN - HILLEEY.-In this
city, at the City Hotel, by p. Allen,
on Tuesday, May 10th, Mr.. John X.
Clemenson, of Highland, and Miss
Harriet Iiillerv, Of Linden
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18
Personal Point

GIN, Strong, Mitlliu, is quite i'll.
Hon. ] w Rewey was in look
ing atus Monday.
John Miller improves slowly
and will be out next week.
DR.. Cutler, Dndgeville, was
shaking hands here Monday.
Dentist llales made an extended
visit TO Platleville this week.
Mrs. Chas. b. Kelsey, New York
City, is visiting with Miss Terry.
DR. Vivian, on Tuesday morn
ing, went to Chicago to stock up.
Hugh Cork, Arena. came to the
funeral of John L. Woolrich, last
Thursday.
John Payden, was home last
week--came to attend his brother
in-law's burial.
las. Dover, whose accident we
mentioned last week, Sis getting
along 6rst-rate."
Mrs. Graham, Fergus Falls,
Mimi, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Best, in this city.
Mrs Butler and son Frank, Platte
Vile, were sup" on Monday--visit-
ing Jno. Allen and wife.
Jas. Suthers, Ir, is going to
Iittsburg, Kansas, TO enter the EN-
ploy of NJ. w. Prater, in the gro
Gerry trade.
/ John Gibbon, liewcy, called on
Monday; reports his town TO be
4 thriving, and another blacksmith il
about to locate there.
I Panker and Llwyer Macarthur
! of Dodgeyille, was here yesterday on
horseback "Mac.o looks well well
enough to get married,
w. y. Curry, our harness max
er Dakota farmer came home Tues
day evening, and will probably z,
to Chicago, for the treatment Of his
] eyes.
Mondays forenoon train brought
home VIII Oates from Manchester,
Iowa, where he has been working at
his trade. lie has been sick, aud
isn't looking first rate.
! F. II. York, Madison, who for
the past week has been eanyassing
the city in the interest Of the Amer.
lean CycIopedia, called on us Mon
day. He has an exec lent work, and
presents It's claims and merits in q
centIcmanIy way. Such book-agents
| It's u pleasure to meet,
Mr.. Fred. Gilman, on Mon
day, took his family TO LaSalle, Ill.,,
which viii, probably, be their future
home We know that business ar
rangements and circumstances must
be CONFIRMED 10, but for al that we
are sorry to lose so good family
from this community.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18

OuR FAIR This year the Execu-
tive Committee of the S. w. Wis.
Ind. Association is doing its work
in business like way; they com
prehend that good results cannot be
expected unless ample and season
able preparations are made for The
Fair The Com. on Revision of
Premium List has done its work aud
the copy will this week be in the
hands of the printer; and, by the
way, IT you've got anything of mer-
1t In your possession nor is the time
to begin to get it in condition for
exhibition. You can't dress and fat.
ten up calf, horse, COW or hog in a
couple of weeks so they will take
the first premium over even a poorer
beast which has received timely
and proper care; it takes time-then
begin III time. Ladies, begin nor
youl work Tor exhibition in Art Hall.
The Associate is doing its best to
make our next fair more successful
than any held III the past; are try
inc to meet all the wants of such a
fair as ours ought to and will be.
Tren il only remains for this and
adjoining communities to do their
part; ana if your offerings are mer-
itorious you'll be rewarded for your
care and trouble, together with the
satisfaction of having done some
thing well.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18

S. w. w. |. a. i. LII you want
to place your business before this
particular part of Wisconsin 'twould
be good scheme to see or write
Charlie McIlhon for some space in
the Premium List OF the 5. w. w
I. A. The Association receives the
benefit of the cash received from this
source this year; and if you want
to be heard-better see him quick.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18

BEES If our community should
constantly be as industrious as the
Corn Planter, Cultiyator and har.
vestiug machine agents are Of late,
we'd seldom have "hard times y
Our farm machinery men tell us,
"Trade is good-very good"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18

NEAr.-We notice our neighbor,
VIII Shepard, is finishing some fine
work in the Photographic line.
Those new cabinets show taste and
ability.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18

DISAPPEARED A dispatch to the
Milwaukee Repubticas and NecS of
the 18th inst tells of the mysterious
disappearance from Rockford OF Os-
car 4. Johnson Some of his friends
there think he has committed suicilr,
while others believe he has eloptd
Our city readers will remember this
man, as It's bat few months since
he married Que of this city's most
estimahle young Ia lies.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18

ASTRONOMERS report spots on the
sun-and nearly every one you meet
this spring knows of spots on the
earth where. little sunshine would
be Welcome.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18

PRE- YfGRIAN .L II. JENKINS Pastor.
Sund.tV services ut l0:30 A. 81. and 200, p. NJ.
sunday School at 200, r. NJ. Prayer meeting
On W Wednesday at l5, u. NJ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18

PRIN TIVE METH'DIST .w.JAokA.Jr. Pastor
SualN services at 1850. a. NJ and 500. y. NJ.
sunday School at 200. p. NJ PRAYER meetings
on Ipndays and thursdays at 700, p. NJ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18
City Officers.
County Officers.
CHURCH DIR RECTORY.

METHODIST EPiSCOPAL...C IRISH, Pastor.
SUNDAY services AT 1890. A. Nj and 90, p. NJ.
Sunily School at 200 4. NJ. PRAYER meetings
on Mondays and Thursdays at 1900, II. NJ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18

care and trouble, together with the
satisfaction of having done some
thing well.
A BAND.-This city hasn't been
without band for years, but this
Spring the bang and crash of the
evening practice is missed Why
this? Haven't we the material for a
good band? We believe we have;
we know it. What is lacking, then !
If those who can 90 into such an
organization were helped little, we
can have a good band in short order.
Mayor Priestley, take the lead in
thiSl We ought to have n band; it's
nearly necessity. We hear that
the Monroe band may possibly come
to play at our Fair That all righ ,
but it don't scare our boys. The
Monroe band is hard to beat; and
there's been times when the band
here wasn't excelled by any outside
the large city bands. The material
is here; let it be utilized.
TIE following officers of Emery,
No 3ll, |. O. G r., we're installed
last Friday evening, by l.. d., DR..
Wingender:
w. c. r., Phil. Allen, Jr.
r. II. s Mary wi <cnson.
l.. II. s, Maggie Day
W. Y. T., Saliey Go'dsworthy.
W. Il S, Josiah ,Mcka.
". A $. Jennie Oates.
w. +. s., j. b. Teesdalc,
w. Treas, Mary Iluchison,
". Chap, William smith.
W. NJ, Chas, Bennett.
W. d NJ Jennie rrewcek.
". g., Annie Pcnhallegon.
W :, George Maslen.
OrgauIst, Eta Gray,
The lodge now has membership
of $50 in good standing, and its
meetings are said to be pleasant and
protitab c.
CONFERENCE The thirty-eig hth
annual conference Of the Primitive
Methodist Church convenes at ke-
waunee, Henry Co., ILL.,, next Satur-
day morning. Messrs. p Allen, Sr.,
John Pearce, T. AIlen, Jr, and }. p.
IIankins are the delegates from the
society of this city, and will start
for Kewanee Tomorrow accompanied
by Rev. Jos. Hewitt, one of the
pioneers of this church in the West.
SrRAYED. John Canning, Mus
coda, writes:
"Two weeks ago my horse strayed
away from this place; went in your
direction. He is a dark sarrell, 8 or
10 years old, with remarkable heavy
mane; been cut in breast By a wire
fence, little tender in fore feet
Mr.. c. offers a suitable reward for
information of the animals where
abouts.
CONTRACTED The BID of Direct
ors of the VI. =. Zinc Co, have let
the contract for building the com
pany's office to Maj. Clowney. The
building will be l2X26, of two rooms,
one Of which will enclose the beam
of the weigh scales. Is is to be
erected Immediately.
UNCLE" JoHN LASYoN is moving
his stock of goods into the store
south OF his old stand
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18

'.'UNcLEn JoHN LASYoN is moving
his stock of goods into the store
south of his old stand.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18

New CiURcH.-At last Plum
Grove is going to build church.
Preliminary meetings with this OBJ
iect in view have been held, the
necessary committees appointed, and
the solicitors report SOLO already
subscribed 1t is to be very similar
to Bethel church, both in re and
construction; a d is what that com.
munity has long needed. The site
chosen is on the Dodgevillc road on
Alonzo Phillips land, directly oppo-
site Henry Kendall'S residence. If
you want to chip in on expenses,
hand your name and cash t. Rev.
Jno. Brereton, tie pastor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-05-18
Waldwick Items.
WMDwIcK, MAY 18th, 1882

WMDwIcK, MAY 18th, 1882.
To the Editor OF tie Irfbuae'---
You want local correspondent in
each town in the county, YOU said.
Well, if You have nc objection we
will try and fill the bill occasionally
in Waldwick.
The farmers are all well up with
their spring work; farther ahead
than the season, in fact. The acre
age will be somewhat larger than
that of last year.
The various barn builders are pro-
crossing finely with their work.
Ellery & Sons have the contracts for
the three jobs and Notwithstanding
they are large jobs they promise to
complete them in time to store the
coming crop of hay.
The Yellowstone Creamery Go.
have been out scattering their milk
cans preparatory for the Summer
campaign Quite a number of the
farmers are taking in stock and as a
result the butter trade from this
place to the city will be decreased
TO some extent during the coming
season. This suggests the ques-
ton, "Could not Mineral Point en-
gage in the creamery business prof
itably?' The Darlington folks came
up here last year aud claimed they
could make money out of it. Why
can't Mineral Point do The same?
X. N. James has put up milk
house for the coming summer and
Ed James will do the same
Messrs Uuxtable and league have
built additions to their houses this
spring.
IbhSON n l.
James Rowe, of Platteville, spent
Sunday with Mr., aud Mrs. r. n James,
and worshiped at Bethel church,
Sunday afternoon Mr.. Rowe is
working in the interest of the Os.
good Scale Co. Of New York From
the appearance of the gentleman we
should say he would be pleasant
man to do business with. Those
wanting anything in his line may
find it profitable to see him.
Mike Shay perambulated out this
way in the interests Of the genuine
Singer one day last week.
Ted Ryan goes to LeMars, Iowa,
in a few days.
Miss Mary Evans is visiting her
sister Mrs. Edward James.
Phil. Allen, Jr, occupied the pull
pit, afternoon and evening, OH Sun
day last. More anon.
OCCASIONAL