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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09

A DRUNKEN brawl ending in the SER
ious injury of one of the participants
occurred in Boscobel on last Saturday
night, on rather early Sunday morning.
The story as told by both sides shows
that the party who committed the
assault were residents of Crawford
county, who came to Boscobel and, in
tent ionally or not, got on a ''bit of a
spree Late Saturday evening found
them at the Boscobcl House kept by
John Crowley, From the best accounts
attainable, they We're evidently all
drinking together. Finally the three
parties who made the assault Patrick
Noon, John Adams and John Shields,
started off and the doors were closed
Soon after they came back and wished
to gain an entrance. This was refused
and they began an attack on the door
Crowley opened the door and started
out to rcpel the assault, when one of the
party up with rock and struck Crow
ley over the head near the temple. The
latter fell like log. Mrs. Crowley
came to her husband assistance and
welded II chair with such force of arm
as to ornament one of the parties with
an elegant black eye. After short
give and take scrmmage the
crowd decamped. Crowley was assis-
ted to bed and there the
matter rested until Sunday
afternoon when his symptoms showed
he was in u critical condition and war
rants were at once issued for the arrest
of the above named parties. Deputy
Saeritf Richards happened to be in the
city the warrants were placed in his
hands and accompanied by Tom Bailey
asspecial deputy, he started for Craw-
ford county. His trip, despite the mud
and darkness, was successful one,
He bagged his game and Monday morn
ing brought the trio down to lancaster
before Justice Lowry As their friends
had not arrived their ease was continued
until Tuesday. As that date on motion
of the prosecution, backed by an aifi-
dayit from the attending physician that
/ the wounded man was in a critical con-
dition and not able to be present, the
case was again continued until Tuesday
the 18th, and the prisoners remanded to
jail until that date. Noon, Adams and
Shields, all bear a very good reputation
when not in liquor, but when the ''tangle
foot takes an upward shoot into theil
brains their disposition is changed much
/ for the worst.
Two more of the parties implicated
John Bray and Martin Noon Jr., were
brought down Wednesday and placed
in Jail with their partners
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09
The Biennial Amendments.

The decision of the supreme court on
the biennial bill was a. follows deliver
ed by Chief Justice Cole:
The various propositions mentioned
in chapter 262 of the laws of 1881. con-
stitute but one amendment within the
meaning ofarticle II, section /, of the
constitution, and could be submitted. as
they we've, as one amendment. These
propositions all relate to the same sub
ject matter, namely, they are not indie
pendent propositions, but are necessa-
rily and naturally connected together,
forming one amendment The provis-
ion was not intended to, and does not,
take effect until biennial Legislature
is chosen. and, therefore, does not APP
PLY to the relator (Hudd).
The provisions of the constitution
sought to be amended remain in full
force and effect until superseded respec-
lively by the new provisions, and the
present Legislature is held under and is
governed by the constitution as it was
before the amendment was adopted
except that the amendment has so far
taken effect as to impose on the present
Legislature the duty of fixing by law
the time the biennial Legislature shall
meet
a motion to quaSh the alternate writ
was granted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09
COMMERCIAL.

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POTOSI MARKET
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09

QUITE a sensation was caused during
the morning services at the Congrc-
gational church. last Sunday, by the
swooning of Mrs. Wyte. mother of Mrs.
James \. Jones. For a time excite
ment ran high hut rs MIS- Wyte was
subject 70 spells Of this Kind proper re-
strictions were applied and she was re-
moved To her'home
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09

\ LETTER received here from Fletcher
Kidd. who Is now at Ninton. Iowa, nm
dergoing treatment at a hygcnic insti-
TUE in that place, brings the gratifying
Intelligence that ''Fletch" is slowly but
steadily improving. and il Is not too
much to hope that he will, not long
lcnce. rcgaiu his lost health. "Fleteh"
will certainly have the prayers and best
wishes of host Of friends in Lancaster
and Grant county, forthe attainment Of
80 desirable an end, as nothing would
please them better than Ia once more
grasp him by the hand \ as n parting
shot the invalid brings all his strength
to bear in a royal. old Time ''IIurrah
for ClemcntSon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09
A Singing Lesson.

The kind Queen of Belgium showed
the OTHER day what grace gentle court
esy adds to womanhood. In the Rue
Royale, as a cabman was waiting on the
stand. seated on his box, a sudden gust
of wind carried off his hat and sent il
dancing along the street, while he, un-
able TO leave his horse. was gesticulat-
ing frantieally to the passcrs-by, who,
insensible to his appeals, were enjoying
the scene. Just then the Queen drove
past in her pony-chaise, and seeing the
poor man 5 distress, stopped and ordered
a groom to get down and run after the
hat Her Majesty waited till it was
caught and restored to its owner. who,
now more embarrassed than before,
did not know how TO express his graft
tude. She then bowed her acknowl-
edgments OF the awkward attempts he
made TO convey his sense Of her condos
cension, touched her horses, and drove
oft, having given lesson to the little
crowd of rather crcstfallen by-standers,
which is to be hoped was not lost upon
them
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09
Neighboring Notes.
PATCH GROVE.

A sad affair occurred in this vicinity
on Thursday night of last week. A
young man by the name of George
Charekel spent the most of the day in
the village and imbibed too much of the
ardent. He started for his home which
is about three miles north of the village,
late in the afternoon. He was seen
about dark passing the Hicklin place.
The next morning his body was found
by Wallace Humphrey. between Hum
phrey' place and Hutchin's. From the
position in which he was in it seems
that he had fallen in the mud and be-
ing SO completely exhausted from the
effects of liquor that he was unable to
help himself had therefore smothered
there A ceronor's inquest was
held the decision of which was that
his death was caused by being smother
ed to death in the mud. He leaves a
wife and aged mother to mourn his de-
parture from the world.
Our lyeeum is prospecting. 1t has
been one of the chief sources OF amuse-
ments during the winter. Most OF
those who partake i'll the discussions OF
questions have made rapid advance
ment in the way of declaiming, which
goes to show that there ought to be a
lyceum connected with every graded
school in the country.
Mr.. Runk is getting along finely. he
has been on the streets several times
during the past week.
Cal. Cavanaugh has engaged to work
for the railroad company the coming
summer. Ills is now helping to make
the survey from this place to the river.
The surveyors report the route much
better than they expected to find it.
They say that they will have no trouble
in getting to the river from this point
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09
Personal MENTION.


Marsh Barber took in the sights of
Chicago last week.
Mrs. Lille Scribnei, Of Cherokee,
Iowa, is in the city visiting with her
parents.
Mr.. John j. Oswald and family left
Saturday for Chicago, where they will
make short visit
Mr. w. b. Walker, of Lathrop, Cali
fornia. is in the city on visit. He will
remain in this section some time.
Chas Darlington. formerly editor Of
the Muscoda Nc,rS, has been appointed
clerk of the court for Price county by
Coy. RuSk.
Mrs. K. +. Mccoy. leaves Wednesday
for Minneapolis, to join Mr. Mccoy who
mas secured an excellent situation as
clerk in that city, which he will make
his future residence Macs success is
deserved rs he cannot be beat in his
line
Mr. Alex Ivey packed his "valise''
and quietly stole away to Chicago Satur-
day morning. lvey had his war paint
on and new goods viii have to suffer
with corresponding benefit to his
patrons.
Mr.. I. J Brooks. of Boscobel. smil-
ing as ever. although backing up du-
bious case. was in the city Tuesday.
Brook look of confidence is enough TO
put life into the most woe-begoue
prisoner
Gen. j. b. Calls arrived home last
week 10 oking quite like his old self The
General j. invigprated both in mind and
body. has gained twenty pounds during
his absence, discarded crntches and feels
quite like n new man.
John d. Wilson, was brief visitor to
Lancaster Tuesday, having been en-
ployed TO assist in the Crowley case.
John appears always to have his hands
full and is making an excellent reputa-
ton in his profession.
J. H Hodge returned Saturday to his
accustomed haUntS after winters seige
with medical professors and "sich.
Hodge viii pitch his tent in Lancaster
during the summer, which will be well
come news TO q host of friends.
Mr.. Club shipped from this place on
Tuesday fifty head Of twoyear old steers,
the average weight of which was 1875
pounds. They were OF his own feeding.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09

The geologic formation on the north
side Of the hitching rail continues to
steadily increase. The rail itself is in
passiblJ good condition. 1t would be
too bad if some of these strong March
winds should prevail against it. The
loss would be almost rreparable.
PROFESSOR John ID. Allison, who will
be- remembered by Bo>eobel people and
residents of northern Grant generally,
delivered his lecture on the Yosemite
under the auspices of the Woman 5
Missionary society, of Dubuque, Tues
day evening. 1t is spoken of by the
Times of that city As rare treat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09


place and an excellent stock farm, Mr..
Welsh win make money there by pursu-
ing the right course.
Mr. Sam Perrin moves into John
Chambers place, which he will farm the
coming season. Mr.. Austy having
bought the Grant place in Beetown is
going to move into it in the spring and
Mr.. William Bates moves into Mr.. Aus
lcy's house in town. Mr. w. +. Brown
moves into ID. V. PERKINS, house. The
Rev Mr.. Abbot's family moves from
Iowa ere long, into the parsonage.
Mrs. Max kolb takes u trip into Ohio
to visit sisters and other friends in that
office-seeking state. Mr.. L. l.. Greer
goes to Milwaukee and Chicago, to lay
in the spring line of goods. Mr. VIM.
Brown has been to the city and he is
now ready to accommodate his customers
We send our compliments to the
Patch Grove correspondent and wish
that party to understand that Bloom
ington has name, one too that is known
outside the limits of Grant county, but
we are sorry to see him SO easily gulled
by those humorous railroad fellows.
They We're willing TO buy farms in this
community at equally extrayagent
prices, but our people took no stock in
their ''taffy.n The idea of Patch Grove
furnishing a name while Bloomington
| furnished the business, and then to have
this business, credited to Patch Grove is
too, too; and yet it is the easiest way for
Patch Grove to get out Of her dilemma.
When the time comes that Patch Grove
will be a suburb of Bloomington then she
can share in the business prosperity of
our town and be Il part of us and share
with us our prosperity.
Bloomington is all solid on the rail-
road question. The road is coming ae-
cording to latest accounts and will be
with us by the 4th OF July.
The mud has made the mails rather
uncertain as to arrival, the poor stage
driver earns every cent he gets, and
more too but then the ''Star Reuter-
gets what more the stage driver earns,
John Atwood comes in with his mail on
horse back. When this cruel mud is
over there will be getting around again
to see the world The farmer is anxi-
ously waiting for spring to open out
sufficient for him to commence farming
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09

I TUIUNE WAHhEI.
Corrected Esery Week By Hunt d Jackson, General
Merchants ana Produce Dealers P0t0si. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09
PLATTEYILLE.

The roads in this vicinity are very bad
on account of the mud. The farmers,
OF most of them, come to town on horse
back, instead of wagons.
Wednesday eve, Stuart Rogers gave
Il lecture at Thomas's Hall. The enter
tainmcnt consisted OF recitations and
character sketches. The hall was
crowded, and the people seemed to be
well pleased with the entertainment
The society of the Normal School,
consisting of young men and known, as,
the Philadelphian, gave an entertain
ment in the Normal Hall, on Friday
evening. The scholars did splendidlv,
the entertainment showed what the Nor
nal school was doing in the way of
educating the young men. The singing
under the leadership of Prof ID. f.
Gardner was an important part of the
programme.
Mr.. Frank Dyer, former Platteyille
boy, has returned from teaching school
in the west.
viii Gray and Charley Schellenger
were noticed ON our streets during the
week. They came to have a chat with
their old school fellows,
Mr.. VIII Rindaub, of this city, has
accepted the position OF mail agent be-
tween Woodman and Galcna, in place
of Capt Vaughn, who has resigned.
Willis a good, straight forward young
fellow, aud we congratulate him in re-
ceiying the position. He will be missed
by the "boys."
Mr.. Dexter Maybe, who has been
teaching at Benton, returned home last
Thursday. He. expected to go to the
Normal the remainder of the year, pre-
paratory to going to Beloit college.
A reception is to be held al the resi-
dcncc of Mrs S Block in honor of hel
daughter, who is to return from hel
wedding trip soon.
Mr.. Abe Potter, left Monday morning
for Cambridge to visit his sister, Mrs.
IL. Knox. From there he will 90 to
Minnesota, where he will work at hi.
trade
We called in at the Witness Office last
Wednesday evening and saw the boys
turning press, putting for all that was
out. -
Captain Vaughn has resigned his posi-.
ton rs mail agent and is now with
Pratt q Langstaff.
Mr.. Charlie Potter, a typo at the
Witness office has excepted "a position al
Plainyiew, Dakota, and gone west
"JoE."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09
Auction Sale,
Thursday, March 18th,

The undersigned, residing mile and hat east
Of Mount Hope, will sell at auction to the highest
and best bidder, on
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09
BLOOMINGTON.

The time of year for moving has ar
rived, Mr.. Otto Stephens has moved to
Lancaster, Mr.. James Briggs will move
into the house in which Mr.. Stephens
lived
Mr.. Chester Chilson, who is an in
valid, has sold his farm to Mr. Cyrus
Sargent and contemplates moving into
town as soon as he can procure a place
to live
MIR. John Garthwaite, having arrived
at the age in which it is well for a man
to take the world easy has concluded to
move into town. We are glad to see
such substantial men as Mr.. Garthwaite
come in among us and we hope that his
days may be heightened thereby
Mr.. Jacob Schrciner has concluded
not to move out West this season. he
farms one of Mr.. Sargent farms this
year Mr.. James Briggs has bought
his brother 5 interest in the firm of Bid
well & Briggs, Mr.. Charles Briggs is
going out west to grow up with the
country. Mr.. Briggs is young man Of
string qualities and we wish him sue
cess wherever he goes.
DR.. Glasier who has been attending
medical lectures in Chicago, has return
ed, to resume his practice in the healing
art
Mr.. John Bonham who was also in
Chicago attending lectures has return
ed. Mr.. Bonham is a young man of
promise and principal who will be a
success in any business he may under
take.
Mr.. Cheney. of Rock county, is visit
ing his brother, the Rev r. L. Cheney.
the popular Congregational minister Of
this place.
There was pigeon shoot on the
fair ground last Saturday, the stakes
were twenty dollars side, Mr. Clinton
Woodhouse won the betyery easily We
now look for .'Clint" to challenge Bou-
gardus for the championship of the
world as a shootist
Mr. ID. V Perrin, who has for many
years. been resident of this plac, con
templates moving on to his farm this
spring as soon as the roads get passable.
Mr. VIM. Peek. an old resident Of this
town. and prominent dealer in stock
contemplates moving to Sibley, Iowa.
ere long. William is good fellow and
we are sorry TO see him 90 away. but
then he wants to 90 where he thinks he
can do better, and we hope that he win
succeed in all his undertakings
Mr. John Welsh moves on to the farm
occupied by Mr.. Chilson, Il IS a good
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09
More Claimants.

Special to Pioneer Press: Senators
find that the passage of the bin to place
Gen. Grant on the retired list is bring
ing forth fruit of sort utterly unlocked
for, as old army officers are writing here
urging the action in The Grant matter as
precedent upon which they also have
a right to ask to be retired. Of course
they receive no encouragement, as the
case Of Gen. Grant is regarded as ex-
centional.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09
Without disabilities.

The English waiter never smiles, or
if he does nobody ever catches him at
it. While ON the City of Rome, Rufus
Hatch wagered $40 that he would bring
Il smile TO the face Of the waiter at his
table before the steamer sighted the Irish
coast. He lost. Between Queenstown
and Liverpool he offered the waiter two
sovereigns if he would shave off his chin
whiSkerS There was noindication that
the man gave the offer the slightest con-
sideration; vet, when the next meal was
served, he appeared with mutton-chop
whiskers and pocketed his two sover-
eigns. saving. Thank YOU, sir. with a
face on as grave as an owl. Progre; $.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09
HAZEL GREEN.


jog on, jog on the foot path way,
And merily hunt the stile--a
A merry heart goes all the day,
Your sad tires in a mile-a."
The roads which have been almost
impossible, are dryingup very fast, and
we hope to be able, now, to 60 around
without life preserver.
This has been week of feasting, the
following Orders having given each a
banquet, in honor of John Fern and
family, who will soon leave for Iowa,
Monday, the Good Templars; Tues
day, the Juvenile Templars; Thurs
day, the Odd fellows; Saturday, the
Masons. A general good time was had
at each EH
The young ladies of town have organ
lied reading club, and had their first
meeting on Thursday eve, at the resi-.
dence of Mrs. +. f. Brodlick. No gen
tleman are to be allowed to put IN an
appearance until about the hour Of lC
O'Clock, p. m.
Josiah Thomas is closing out his stock
to make room for q new lot of goods.
Geo. Mills has laid in choice sclcc-
ton of Gents, ties, collars, cuffs, &c.
Call and see the new goods.
b. Cornelisen, is about TO electrify the
public, with mammoth machinery
sign.
Mr.. Russell the wide awake, gentle
manly, salesman of the notion firm 81
Thompson & Maclay, of Dubuque, was
in town entertaining his customers
Friday.
Tonic Travis, one of the jolly, whole
| souled boys, that one likes to meet, has
been the guest of DR.. j. L. Jenckcs, tho
past week.
The Hazel Green Band, after lying il
a state of Inconsistencies for about tive
months again gave signs of life on Sat
urday eve.
James II. Ralph, who has been to
Iowa to look up location has returned
without making purchase.
Mrs. Geo. Wesby, is very sick, anC
although to all appearances is a LITTLE
better, her life is despaired of
! Mrs Susanna Switzscr, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Hiel L
Rice, on the 9th day of Feb. 1882. De
ceased was 81 wears, months and L
days old, ana ever since the age of Il
years, when she became connected viii
the NJ. f. Church, has led an exemplary
christian life
We hope that every Republican, vii
ratify the nomination of Geo. Glen
entson, for Circuit Judge, by coming t.
hepolls, and both working and voting
1t behoves us to be up and doing, as W.
want to make the election of Geo
Clementson sure thing. KING.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09

A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results in an
IncurabIe Lung Disease or COnsUmp-
ton. Browns Bronchial Troehes
does not disorder the stomach like cough syrups
and basams but act directly on the In
famed parts, allaying irritation, give relief in
Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Catarrh,
and the Throat Troubles which Singers
and Public Speakers are subject TO. For
thirty years Browns Bronchial Troches have been
recommended by physicians. and have always
given perfect satisfaction. Having been tested
by wide and constant for nearly entire
generation. they have attained well-merited rank
among the few staple remedies of the age. Sold
at rs cents box everyvhe 47y1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09

(Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon
the following choice lot of live stock, etc, name
ly: Two work horses, 16head Of cattle which are
? cows, heifers and steers, 26 shotes, one
reaper, one seeder, one mower. one sulky hay
rake, three harrows. one doube-shovel plOw two
stubble plows. one breaking pillow, one sulky corn
plow, one 2-horse buggy nearly new, one set har-
ness, one tanning mill. lumber wagon, and
lot of minor farming implements, 500 bushels of
corn, 10 tons Of tame hay, and a lot of household
furniture too numerous to mention.
TERMS: All sums of $40 and under. cash all
over that amount II months credit will be given
at per cent. per annum, good security. Five
per cent. off for cash. JOHN TROTMAN
J. II. = Sncclode. Auctioncer. I'd
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09
Wal, paper.

Parties wishing anything in the Wall
Paper line can find the latest styles and
best patterns at the store just opened
by James Wenzel, east of Barlow's fur
niture rooms. Mr.. Wenzel viii change
his location to the store formerly occu-
pied by G. j. Hyde shortly, due notice
of which will be given. For the pres
ent he will be ready to wait on custom
ers at the above location. 1w1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09

ness for this paper
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1882-03-09

Mr.. Club shipped from this place on
Tuesday fifty head Of twoyear old steers,
the average weight of which was 1870
pounds. They were of his own feeding.