davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06
Patch Grove.

Charles Marsh, aged &c years,
committed suicide, on Monday morn
ing last, the Goth inst. His
daughter, Mrs. Dewey, who had gone
to reside with him since the death of
his wife, told one of her children to call
him TO breakfast. Her son William
went into his room for that purpose,
and found him lying upon the lounge
dead, with cloth folded several times
across his face, which had been
saturated with chloroform. DIR. Cory
was Immediately summoned, who said
he had been dead three or four hours
Mrs. Marsh, who died about two weeks
previous, was born in 1910, and Mr..
Marsh was born in 1917. They leave
an only child, Mrs. Dewey, to whom
the property will descend to, for he left
no will.
The teachers institute closed on Fri
day evening last, the oath. Prof. Beck
left, at the close, for Bridgeport, to take
the cars for home. The young people,
and some old ones who appeared young,
amused themselves, in tie evening, in
the Academy yard, at ..lawn tennis,
and ice lcream and other good things
were served. All present appeared to
enjoy themselves in having good time.
Patrick Peasley, formerly of Patch
Grove, but now of Sibley, Iowa, was
visiting friends here, last week. He de-
parted for his home, at the end of the
week.
William Powers left Monday, for
Sibley, Iowa, to visit friends and on
business. Patrick Pagan left. at the
same time. He said he was going to
Dakota, to look for land.
The harvest Is over, and good deal
of threshing done. Most of the farmers
thresh their grain out of the shock
Corn is very backward The best of it
will require about three or four weeks
of warm weather to mature.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

On the Electric Night Lord Baltimore will
arrive In the Harbor of Baltimore upon one Of the
finest steamers anoat aud which viii literally be
blaze Of electrical illumination. The Royal
Steamer will be escorted up the harbor by FROM
sixty to eighty ting boats, four abreast. and each
carrying electric lights in various colors. From
all sides of the harbor Fire Works in great pro
fusion will be discharged from special barges
stationed for such purpose, and the spectacle as
a whole will be an Unprecedented one.
Arriving in the city. Lord Baltimore, his Cour-
tiers. Household and Officers will be escorted to
the City Hall by most novel Military Parade-a
thousand soldiers covered with Electric Lights in
different colors; horses with electrical plumes
and the whole city presenting scene simply in
descrbable.
On Pageant Night. another remarkable spec
tacle viii be Witnessed. and effects produced
never before attempted in any city of the world
The parade win be the grandest in extent known
in the history of mystic pareantry. The cos
tunes. all entirely new, were made in Paris and
beyond all comparison the finest ever imported
to this country The unparalleled number of
Forty Tableau Floats viii be in line. and will be
larger and more imposing in construction than
ever before known. Some conception of the
amazing extent Of the pageant may be CLEANED
from the fact that upwards Of thirteen hundred
men, two hundred and thirty horses six bands
and six hundred carried lights are required to
place it upon the streets,
No advance will be made in the usual rates for
Hotel Accommodations. either in Baltimore or
Washington. visitors being enabled to stop in
either city. the Baltimore and Ohio running fifty
minute trains between the two cities. Trains
run at least every hour.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

Two men giving their names as
Henry and George Baker, advertising
boldly in some of the local papers as life
insurance agents, and claiming to repre-
sent the Waterloo Mutual Aid Society
of Waterloo Iowa." have been oper-
ating at Boscobel, Lancaster and other
parts of Grant county, during the last
two weeks. We sound a note of warn
ing to all to give these fellows wide
berth. rs they are unworthy of conf
dence, and the company they represc MT
has no license to do business in this
state. Commissioner Il. C. Spooner,
of the Insurance Department, is seek
ing their arrest and sent the following
telegram to several parts of the state:
MADISON, August 80. 1883. Have
agents arrested under Chapter 240, Sec.
4 and 5. After doing this notify the
District Attorney, whose business it is
to prosecute state cases. / write you
this evening. h. C. SOONER.
We understand they played thei r
bogus game in this city two or three
days of last week, but we have not
heard that they met with any particular
success. Beware.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

Farmers are busy threshing. Not
standing the poor season for crops,
famers seem to realize the adverse cir
cumstances they are laboring under.
The fruit crop is light. Potatoes
a light crop, and not altogether sound
Rain needed, and unless we are favored
with rain and warm weather, corn will
not be a heavy crop.
The Advents, SO long on the wing and
under the canopy of missionary persua-
sion, brought their meetings to close
here last Sunday evening, and have
launched their tent to loom up ON shores
of reefs and rugged rocks, which per-
haps require more of their attention
than does the mind of our citizen by
missionary persuaders of the present
day.
The trade of the Carthew Bros. seems
to be ON an upward tendency. judging
from the amount of goods that are dis
posed of daily.
Lou. Wolf, not of the mineralogy or
frescoing department, raises the under
standing of the long cared horse family
so often, that finance seems to him no
object.
MIR. j. L. Kreuger. book-keeper of
the firm of Goldsmith, Steiner e. Co.,
Chicago, has been among his friends
and acquaintance here for the past
week, he took bis departure for Chicago
last Friday. Johns popularity seems
to reign permanent with some of our
fair ones.
Quite number of our fair sons and
daughters deeming il rarer sport to see
Coles circus. than to remain uncaressed
in the silent shades of rurality. enjoyed
themselves at Platteville last Wednes-
day.
Our school commenced here on the
Sd inst. with j. Needham as teacher.
DIR. Leiger, Of Guttenburg, Iowa, has
located here, but owing to the prevail
ing amount of good health in our VI
cinity. his practice has been ininitly
small, however his success rs . doctor
has been re narkably good.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06
Nix. CHARLES Harrr. fnrn,arIr ain

Mr. CHARLES HAITEs, formerly rum
ming on the Z. 4 N. w. Railroad, be-
tween this city and Montfort, says the
Galena Gazette, was arrested last even
ing. by Sheriff Winters, at his home on
the East side, and lodged in Jail where
ne now remains. awaiting requisition
on complaint charging him with hav-
ing feloniously taken from the dead
body of the engineer who was killed in
May last, on the G. & N. w. Road, be-
tween Dodgeville and Montfort, valu-
able gold watch and chain, and appro-
priated the same to his own use. 1t is
also charged that Halter sold the watch
for SIG to boy in Wisconsin, and that
the watch was acknowledgements and
is now in the hands of the authorities.
who have the most conclusive proof of
the guilt of the accused. Sheriff Richard
Lame, of Iowa county, Wis, is now in
the city awaiting requisition for his
man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

WITH the coming of autumn and the
approach of cool weather, no cessation
is visible in building operations, and
things in general relating to :the thrift
and growth of our city, but on the con-
trary are apparently livelier than ever.
Mr. c. f. Spencer, of the enterpris-
ing firm of Hough & Spencer, has the
framework of q new house on the cor
ner of Jefferson and Monroe streets
nearly clap-boardcd. Mr.. Barlow's
biick store has reached the height Of
one story and is being pushed forward
as rapidly as possible, while on the
Wright House addition the rafters for
the second story are being put in place
and the building will soon be ready for
the cupola and flag staff
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06
Fortunate Chance of a Lieut. Chance

Fortunate Chance of Lieut.. Chance.
U. s. A.-Lieut. Josiah Chance of the
18th Regiment Infantry, u S. Army, at
the close of the late war, having served
entirely through it, was commissioned
in the regular service. Eleven years
ago he was stationed at Bismarck, and
here he has been ever since. Under his
superintendent Camp Hancock was
built, and the present Fort Lincoln. He
shook hands with the gallant Custer
when he left to march to death, and one
of the first tears to fall over his sad fate
fell from Lieut. Chance. At present he
is at Lincoln, and no officer at the fort
is held in better esteem than he. He
drew $4,000 in the July drawing of the
Louisiana State Lottery, at cost of 81.
Every Bismarcker knows him. and the
Tribune heard but one expression:
.'Good ! 1t couldn't have fallen to q
better man." He says he will invest it in
Dakota dirt, and will remain in the SER
vice. Through the Bismarck Nat. Bank
he drew on New Orleans for his $50, 900
Lieut.. Chance held two-tifths of ticket
No. 37,34S. The ticket drew the capital
prize of $75, 000.- Bismarcb (Dakota)
Tribune, July II. 27w1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06
The Best Congh Medicine

In the world. Sample free of charge
Call at Stone q HasselFs drug store,
and get sample bottle of Browns Ex-
pectorant free of charge. 1t cures
Coughs, Hoarseness, Whooping Cough
and Consumption in its earliest stages.
1t is scientific preparation, admirably
adapted for the cure of all Throat and
Lung Diseases. 1t is pleasant to take
and entirely harmless. Try it; it costs
you nothing. Regular size bottles, SOC.
and s1.00. For sale by
40-45-y-1 Stone & Hassel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

The Galena Gazette of the 18th ult.,
says: ANDREW Brown, q deaf and
dumb man, was struck last night, by
engine No. 1913, five miles south of
Polo. on the Illinois Central railroad,
and instantly killed, his back having
been broken. The train was wild one,
running north, and was in charge of
Conductor Ben. Smith, with Frank
Kern as engineer. j. Crowley, brake
man, watched the body four hours.
while Conductor Smith returned to Polo
with his train, in quest of the coroner
and jury. The deceased was single
man about 35 years old, and well-to-
do farmer"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06
BuekIen's Arnica SaIye.

Bueklen's Arnica SalYe. The great
est medical wonder of the world. War
ranted TO speedily cure Burns. Bruises,
Cuts, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
Cancers, Piles, Chilblains, Corns, Tet-
ter, Chapped Hands, and all skin erup-
tons, guaranteed TO cure in every in
stance. or money refunded. % cents
per box. For sale by Stone g. Hassell.
lSw12
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

MASTER HENRY SMITH, ~ year old
son OF Henry Smith, the merchant at
Sitter Station meet with distressing
accident last Saturday afternoon. While
working in the field blowing. he UNI
luckily stepped in the groove the pillow
was making, and before he could release
himself and the horses could be stopped,
the sharp plow-share cut his foot entire
ly off. DIR. 0. d. Pickard is attending
him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06
Ereni Ereni Freei

A new discovery for Piles. A new
remedy for this dreadful disease has
been discovered by DIR. Deming. A
single application will convince the
most skeptical of Its most wonderful
healing powers. By calling on Stone &
Hassell druggists, you can obtain SAM
pie box free Of charge, which viii satisfy
you of its curative qualities. 40-45-y-I
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

j. b. BURDTcK, the bigamist, who
halls from Boscobel, Wis, was before
Judge Elleridge, in Memphis Tenn
essee, on a writ of habeas corpus.
He was remanded to Jail, as evil
dence was introduced showing that
he had still another wife in Dakota.
The young lady there who was victim
lied by Burdick has instituted suit for
a divorce. When his trial comes up in
the,criminal court, he will be confronted
by the father of the young lady whom
he married in Boscobel
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

Miss HATTIE HALL died at her home,
in Darlington, of typhoid fever. August
goth, 1888, aged % years and months.
She was a member of the Congrega-
tional church, an earnest worker in the
Sabbath School. and in every respect
most exemplary Christian Young
lady, possessing those qualities of heart
and mind that endeare Ter to all who
knew her. Deceased was sister of
Mrs. DIR. Odgers, and had large circle
of acquaintance in Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

A PARTY Of fLl4ancaster's expert an
glerf. nine in number, started, Thurs
day afternoon, for Cassville, where they
ehrhped out on the banks of the Missis-
sippI. and made warfare on the finny
tribe in its waters, returning home Fri
day evening with well filled baskets,
and reported themselves as having a
royal good time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06
MOUNT VERNON

Is but few hours ride on the historic Potomac
from Washington. Splendid Steamers leaving
every morning aud returning during the afternoon
BJRAY lAYERSS. the most famous Of all the
subteFTanean wonders Of the country. are readiiy
within a days time from Washington or Balii.
more. special fast Excursion Trains making the
round trip. with four hours at the eaverns which
are now lighted throughout by Electricity
WASHINGTON. ever place Of greatest interest
10 all. never looks more beautiful to the eve 81
offers more inducements for visit than ring
the lovely weather always the rule in September.
The Il. & O.. is the only direct liue from the West
10 Washington. and the only line running Fifty
Minute Trains between Washington aud Bati
more: No such an opportunity for yist to the
most attractive centres OF interest in the East
and South has been offered for years az this
Grand Triple Train Trip. Write for full details
and all information as regard Sleeping Car and
other Accommodations to .
T. H. DEARBORN,
General North Western Passenger Agent
baltimore and Ohio X. X.
o9w5 20 Clark Street, Chicago, III
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06


A year ago much difficulty was ex-
perienced by the teachers in procuring
boarding places. There were special
reasons for it then, and we earnestly
hope that this annoyance may not oe-
cur at Lancaster again. Besides the
personal Inconvenience, it inevitably
results in detriment to the school
wherever it happens. Neither students
nor teachers will desire location
where they must play the role of an
itinerant mendicant for some time be-
fore they can find home. There is a
charm in hospitality which honors and
benefits every community which prac-
tices it; and one way for the good people
of Lancaster to aid their school is for
them to cordially open their homes to
the teachers and students who NAV
seek admission. Will not all who are
able and willing to take one or more
boarders please inform the Clerk of the
Board of Education?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

PROF. JOHN III. REED, proprietor of
the Penmanship instruction Charts, has
new advertisement in the Penman's
journal, this month, an educational
monthly having a large circulation.
In the July number is an editorial. 1t
pays just and worthy compliment to
Mlp. Reeds ingenuity in that line.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

Mr.. G. W. MARVEL, junior member
Of the firm of Cabanis, jackson & Mar
vel, of the postollice block, this week
became resident of the southwestern
part of the city, having removed from
MIR. Doran's house, on Madison street.
to j. Lothrop's new house, on the Bee
town road
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

FRANK PICKER, of Sitter, young
man about 2l years of age, 'on Tuesday
last, had the misfortune to catch the
second finger of his left hand in the cog
wheels of grind-stone he was turning,
smashing the finger to pieces above the
first joint and making an ugly wound.
DIR. Barber, of Lancaster, dressed the
wound.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

LIVER diseases, headache, and constipa-
lion, caused by bad digestion, quickly
cured by Browns Iron Bitters.
LEWIS, IowA.-Dr. NJ. J. Davis says:
Browns Iron Bitters give the best of
satisfaction to those who use it."
GARFIELD, IowA-Dr. A. It. Henack
says: "Once using Browns Iron Bitters
proves its superiority over all other tonic
preparations.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

Weak minds make treaties with the
passions they cannot overcome, and try
to purchase happiness at the expense of
principle. But the resolute will of the
strong man scorns such means, and
struggles nobly with his foe to achieve
great deeds. Hyperion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

MEssSFs,, .TRowBRIDE,p MORSE &
BLACK, proprietors of the CT eamery, in
order to facilitate their business, at the
same time lessen the expense and detail
attached thereto, this week adopted a
system of gathering cream from the
farmers, thus diminishing the number
of teams employed in gathering, one
half.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06
PATCH GROVE SCHOOL.

The fall term will commence Sept
10th and continue ten weeks.
Tuition in the upper department
forty cents a week, in the primary
thirty cents.
Good accommodation for transient
pupils at reasonable rates.
ID. Needham, who has had charge of
the school for the last two years, has
been employed for the coming year,
and will be furnished such assistance as
may be required for the welfare of the
school. G. F. DICKINSON,
26w2 School Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

MIR. ALEXANDER HEsLER, of Chicago.
n photographer of considerable repuia-
ton, arrived in town Tuesday evening,
and has opened for business at the
old gallery on Cherry street. He comes
here for the G. & N. w. R'y Co, to
take views of points of interest in Lam
caster and other prominent places along
on the road. During his stay in this
city he is the guest of his old friend
Mr.. W. b. Baxter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

HYDE's HALE was thronged again
last Tuesday evening, the occasion being
another one of the popular social hops.
This time Harry Nathan and Frank
Horstman were the managers, and all
present had most ENJOYABLE time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

Rev. 4: ?. Johnson, of Platteyile,
occupied the pulpit of the Congrega-
tional church, last Sunday, preaching
both morning and evening to large and
interested congregations, He ex-
changed with DIR. Eaton, who supplied
his appointments in Platteville. MIR.
johnson was the guest of Mrs. G. w.
Hill during his stay in this city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

WEDDING bells have been ringing
again. and with, pleasure we acknowl-
edge receipt of the compliments of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred. +. Pearson. of Madison.
(nee Miss Charlotte F. Hurd) Mr..
Pearson is train-dispatcher on the C. &
N. w. R'y, and has hosts of friends all
along the line. who unite with us in ex-
tending congratulations.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

Mr.. HENRY MUEssE's large and COM
modious new house, in the western part
OF the city, is now completed, and the
painters have given possession to Mr..
Muesse and pronounced it "worthy of
a.. king" Mr.. Muesse's family are
moving this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

THE fall term of tho Circuit Court
opened at 10 a. M. Tuesday, Judge
Clomentson presiding. Twenty-four OF
the SO jurors drawn reported for duty.
Thomas Watson, j. A. Bossi, Frank
Rowden, Benz Hayden, James NJ. Kill
bourn and Geo. McFall, were drawn AS
special venire jurymen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

FIRES are beginning to be necessary
to comfort in dwellings these cold nights
and mornings. Frosts are becoming
quite frequent in the northern part Of
the county, one or two occurring last
week and severe one again Tuesday
night.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

How many of the students are ready
for the new term? How many have re-
viewed their studies during vacationp
Now is the time to remove whatever
rust may have accumulated on the
mind during the summer. 1t is very
unwise to leave this work till school
opens. The educational opportunities
OF these last days of vacation ought not
to be neglected.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

The University Christian Association
of the State University, will be glad to
aid all new students in securing rooms
and boarding places. Members of the
Association will be present in Room 2,
University Hall, on and after Monday
September Sd, to give all information
desired regarding examinations, rooms.
&c. Madison, Aug. oath, 1888.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06
.AuctiOnY

nrdav September s. at 10 a. m. the following;
One span Of geldags. 3 two year old colts bred
from large stock, ] sucking colt. blind mare, 4
mulch cows two year old heifer, few good
shotes . calves aud the following farm nipple
ments One sHlky corn pillow l stnbble aud one
breaking plow. one light aud heavy platform
spriug wagon. heavy wagon. buggy. / pair bob
-ieds and the following household aud store ar
ticles One cooking and one heating stove, set
OF chairs lounge coaches aud bedsteds, organ,
comfortable. iexteusion table, cupboards, safes
and numerous other articles. besides a lot 81
Store goods, comprising drygoods boots and
shoes. hats aud caps. notions, glassware. crock
cry. dozen or more egg cases. aad Curbia IRE
proof safe.
TEEMs-All sums Of so aud under. cash all
sums over that amount a credit of u months at
per cegt good approved security. discount
2ew2 II. II. HAMPTON.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

The Lancaster schools reopen Sept.
18th. We have not yet heard that the
public buildings win be closed but it
will be an important day, nevertheless.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

We are in receipt of documents from
the Treasury Department. at Washing
ton. giving a statement of the public
debt for August, ard other valuable in
formation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

The last general educational report
shows that Massachusetts, of all the
states, has the highest percentage of
population of school age enrolled in the
schools, and also the largest average
daily attendance. Massachusetts also
shows the greatest difference in the
salaries given to male and female
teachers. The former receive 1864,
and the latter s3S,04.-Independent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

The Mckinney trial. which was on
the calendar for Friday, in Justice
Baldwin's court, was continued an
otheae week, on account of Mckinney
being Toe. ID to appear.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06
HARPER'S FERRY

Is directly upon the line OF the b 81 o., only
little over two hours run from Baltimore and one
hour from Washington. The Old John Brown
there win be abundant opportunities to visit iiar-
per's Ferry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

Farm At Auction! d. r. Walker
will sell at Public Auction, on Sept. 20.
1888, Farm of 81 Acres, situated 2
miles west of Boscobel. Also Horses.
Cattle. and other Valuable Property.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock q. nj.
See Posters. 27w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-09-06

THERE Is prospect of lively and
healthy fall trade, and our wide-awake
merchants are preparing for it.