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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
The following Indicate the highest
general average in scholarship in each
Grade of our school for the fall term:
The misconception frequently obtains

The misconception frequently obtains
that the examinations or term stand
ings of pupils are absolute and exact in
d%ications of proficiency in those
branches; and the efficiency of schools is
sometimes judged by these published
reports. A great mistake underlies
this impression; for, in the first place.
an examination comprised within a
few questions can never more than APP
proXimately indicate the work of a term
or month. In the second place, these
results differ greatly according to the
methods adopted by different teachers.
Some select very easy questions for ex-
aminations; and some perhaps 70 to
the opposite extreme. Some, intention
ally or unconsciously, give their classes
previous drill upon the subjects en-
braced in the examination, while others
avoid the least appearance of that
fault. Some make high examination
results their chief aim; and for this end
they sacrifice progress and Independent
thought by toe much drill, and also en-
croach upon r~ecitations by the unneces-
sary time they give to examinations.
In making papers, some, when the prha-
ciple oaiy is correct, give full credit,
while others reject all nswers which
are not entirely correct. Some make
no deduction for lack of neatness and
accuracy, while others do. With suf-
fieiently difficulty questions and
strict marking, butfew will pass a per-
feet examination; and it is not the best
indication if many have 100 percent.
Again in marking recitation, some seem
to have a penchant for making perfect
markswhile others are too severe. Some
make no deductions for absence, though
they do for poor lessons Of those present
which is manifestly unfair. To make
the marking system approach exact
representation is a difficult task; and
it is a subject that deserves more atten-
tention and discussion by teachers so
that more uniformity may be attained.
Until that is realized, it is 0 safe to
compare the work of different teachers
by the marks they give their pupils.
The following is a reSu'ae of some Of
the changes or new features introduced
into II school during the past term:
Combination of grades, thus reducing
the number of grades and the conse-
quent time necessary to complete the
course; a new course of study, broader
and more practical than the former:
new regulations printed and distributed
to the pupils; monthly examinations
held regularly throughout the school;
frequent rhetorical exercises also held
Systematically in all the departments
and previous rehearsals given in all
cases by the teachers; monthly reports
of the attendance and condition of the
school given to the School Board by the
Principal; new and approved books in
%troduced, and in all eases procured di-
rectly Of publishers at the lowest intro
duction rates; minor changes in metl.-
DDS and regulations about the building:
report cards Of standing of pupils sent
to parents; school socials of which there
were three, each enjoyable and profit
able, during the term.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
Imperial Relief.

BERLIN, Jan. 10.-On the reassem-
bling of the Reichstag to-day, Prince
Bismarck announced that the Emperor
had granted Goo, 900 marks from the
Imperial Treasury, for the relief of the
sufferers by the floods, with the object
OF showing the sympathy of the Empire
with individual sufferers. He said the
Emperor had ordered the immediate
distribution of money through the depu-
ties. Prince Bismarck said the deputies
from Lorraine had not joined in the APP
peal. but he would be glad to see them
join in the work of relief, to be effected
by the government. 1t is expected the
government will propose a vote of credit
of 5000, 900 marks for relief, and the
construction of protective works ID
guard against future inundations.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

The following list of eases was dis
posed of at the January term of the
County Court, held in the Court House
Jan. ?, Judge McGonigal presiding:
Petition for administration in estate
of Thos. Davis, deceased. No objec-
tions, administration committed to
Enoch Davis. Bond fixed at $500.
Petition for administration in estate
of John Cleary. deceased. Admins
tration committed to Richard NJ. Hen
derson, boud Of administrator fixed at
81, 200.
Petition for administration in estate
of Mary P. Ladd, deceased. No obiec-
tions, administration committed to
Theodore M. Barber. Bond fixed at
$4,000.
Petition for administration in the
estate of Geo. A. Kern, deceased. No
objections. administration committed to
German Walker, bond fixed at 81, 200.
Petition to probate will of Henry
Buchterkirchen, deceased. No objec-
tons, will admitted to probate.
Petition to probate will of James
Rawlings, deceased. No objections,
will admitted to Probate.
Petition for settlement of account
and distribution in estate of Mahlon
Faucet, deceased. Account of execu-
tor examined by the court and allowed,
residue distributed in accordance with
the will.
Petition for settlement in estate oil
Mathew McNamee. Case continued.
Petition for settlement in estate oil
Morgan Frazer, deceased. Accounts
to date examined, allowed, and distri.
buted to legtaees.
Petition for the appointment of an ad'
ministrator with a will annexed de bonis
non in estate of j. Allen Barber, de.
deceased. Continued to Thursday
Jan. 16.
Citatian to guardians to settle nc.
counts in reguardianship of Henry
Thomas Schnee, a minor. George
Clementson, former guardian appearing
in person, also Col. John G.. Clark
present guardian of said minor, appear
ing in person the accounts of said late
guardian examined, not objected to, ane
allowed as presented. all the assets il
the hands of the said Clementson paiC
and turned over to said Clark present
guardian, as per receipts on file.
An application of costs against JUL:
A. Sisson, in estate of Lymon Sisson
deceased. Continued to February tern
on account of sickness of defendant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

Secretary Folger has issued an order
that all clerks absent from their posts
for more than three days in each week,
shall have the extra time deducted from
their salary. There is a rafting among
the dry bones of that department in
consequence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

MILWAUKEE, Jan. lin the midst
of numerous expressions of sympathy
and offers of aid for the sufferers from all
parts of the Union, the Common Coun-
Gil. this afternoon, engaged in a dis
graceful squabbling over the expenses
for the rescue of the dead bodies. Some
members even demanding to quit work
if the stockholders of the Newhall House
Association continued not to consent to
reimburse the city. The scene has ere
ated Indignation amounting to threats
wherever it became known. The Coun-
ell, after two hours hard fighting, con-
cluded to go on with the work OF rescu-
ing the bodies, but no appropriation for
night work. The Board of Supervisors
acted handsomely. appointing a com
mittee with unlimited power to act.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

A leading daily, speaking about the
loss of life at the recent hotel fire in
Milwaukee says, 1T is incredible that
fifty or sixty persons should have lost
their lives in a confiagration in a city
where the fire department makes as fine
a display on a dress parade on a fine
day as it does in Milwaukee" 1t might
be well for Milwaukee to re-organize the
department so that it would make less
of a show on dress parade and more on
active duty. While the reorganization
is in progress it would do no harm to
extend its workings to the city govern
ment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
Holding the Herald.

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-The summons
and complaint were delivered yesterday
in an action brought by Colin T. Mae
kenzie, a member of the New York
Stock Exchange against James Gordon
Bennett, proprietor of the New York
Herald, to recover 500, 600 rs damages
for an alleged libel published in the
Herald on Jan. 1.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

A bill to distribute $4,000 900 a year
for i've years for the purposes Of edu-
cation has been Endorsed by the Com
mittee ON Education and Labor. 1t is
feared. however. that it will not meet
with further onsideration.-Er.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

1t is said Gen. Raum telegraphed a
friend that he had his election as sena-
tor to succeed David Davis solid. From
the news published in the telegraphic
columns it would seem that Mr.. Raum
had fallen a victim to the complaint of
the milkmaid who took an inventory of
her poultry before they had material
lied.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
Washington TRIM.

Here is a sermon in a few lines: IA
four-year old BOY of Clay county. Ind.
is undergoing treatment at indianapolis
for spinal troubles, brought on by ex-
cessiee smoking. The invalid has been
a heavy smoker for a year and a half.r
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

C~hicagoians are kicking Justify at a
sharp little dodge of his royal operate
highness. Col. Mapleson who taxes them
twenty dollars for a season ticket to the
opera, said opera to consist of six nights
but Patti for one night and
Saturday matinee only. 1t is a pretty
Patti that brings such a price.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

A young lady in n of our rural dis
tricts was escorted home from an eve
ming party, not long since. by a young
man 10 whom she was not particularly
partial. On taking leave he remarked,
Il guess I'll come and see you again
next Sunday night well. Jim..''
replied the lady, You can come as a
friend, hut not as q fellar." Report
says Jim. did not 60 either way.
Miners Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
SUMMoNS-PEErER,e ct al.

Circuit Court Of Grant County. Complaint in
Partition fled in the Clerks office of said court,
Henry pepper, Squire Fenley and Eliza his wife,
Joseph Fenley, Jr., james ellison and Mary j
his wife, Henry Towns and Caroline his wife.
Drusilla Fenley, Emily Fenley, Jr., Albert Fen.
ley, Marietta Fenley. Mildred /. (Fenley) now
Taylor, Emily Fenley, Defendants.
The state of Wisconsin, tothe said defendants:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after the 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 will be
rendered against you according to the demand
of the complaint, of which a copy is herewith
served upon you. SAML. MERRICK,
Plaintiff S Attorney.
P. o. Address: Fairplay, Grant County, Wis
cOnsin. 42Wi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
In a Dangerous Condition.

NEW York. Jan. 12-E Elias s. Hig-
gins, owner OF the Grand Central Hotel.
was yesterday notified by Building In
spector E%sterbrook that his hotel was
unsafe and in a dangerous condition
from lack of fire escapes, ana that he
must supply the needful within thirty
DAYS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
Bounced BIZ Butler.

BosToN. Jan. 13. The Post to-day
under the head Of ECONOMY lnaug-
urated,' published the following letter:
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, STATE HOUSE,
BosToN, Mass, Jan. u. DEAR SIR
His Exceilency the Governor, directs
nc 20 request you to discontinue send
ing the Pos. to the Executive Depart
ment, as he has no further use for it,.
Yours Truly.
L. L. HAMLIS, Executive Clerk.
The Post said editoriallv:
1--WE publish in another column a
communication from the executive
chamber, which shows that our new
Governor has begun his work Of re-
trenchment in earnest by ~discontinu-
ing the copy of the Boston Post sent
to the Executive Department, thus say
ing the state sea year. Far be il from
us to murmur, Never shall ii be said
of us that for such apathy consideration
we stood in the way Of a great economic
reform.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

Postmaster General Hatton feels
agrieved that members of Congress &C
cuse him of asking their assistance to
increase the circulation of the Nat
ional Republican, with which paper
Mr.. Hatton is connected. The gentle
man says the circular letter which gave
rise to the story was the work of the
business manager. Mr.. Hatton should
refresh his mind with the nursery tale
of dog Tray.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
FsTATE-RuDoLpn wIELAND, Deceased.

II
state Of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the February
term of the County Court, to be held in and foI
said county, at the court house in the city Of
Lancaster, in said county, on the first Tuesday
of February, A. d. 1888, the following matter vii
be heard and considered: The application OF
Jacob Wieland for the appointment of an ad
ministrator of the estate of Rudolph Wieland.
late of the town of Potosi in said county. deceased
Dated Dec. n. 1882.
By order of the Court.
| 1!yv2 WM MrGnNIHAI Juien
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

By order Of the education department
the school. books in French Government
schools are to be printed in larger type,
on account Of the recent great increase
in short-sightedness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

Father-"Charlie, | sec no improve
ment in your marks Charlie-aYes.
papa; il is high time you had a serious
talk with the teacher, or else HEN keep
on that way forever
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

Polo on skates may be more piotur-
esque, but it is not rear as exciting as
Solo on a saloon table.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

b. L. Babbitt has been tackled fol-
soap. Not of the ordinary kind, sbut
that which glittcrs. The demand is
made. on the strength of an alleged at
tempt at seduction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
.STATE-RuTH ANN Lowry, Deceased.

State Of Wisconsin. Comfy Court OF Grant
Cornty-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the February
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 February. A. d. 1888. the following matter viii
be heard and considered The application of
Ed. NJ. Lowry for the appointment Of an admin
~istrator of the estate of Ruth Ann Lowry. late Of
the city Of Lancaster in said Grant county, de
ceased.
BY order of the Court,
VIM. McGONIGAL, Judge.
Dated January ., 1888. 4iw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

Milwaukee is to be lighted by electric
ity. 1t had not been limited before that
the breweries would be run all night.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

1t is said that Hubbell, of Michigan,
is on the war path. This will be a de-
lightful change. Mr.. Hubbell has gen.
orally been the under Cog in the fight.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
GTRAYED-co1r-s1o Reward.

Strayed from the premises of the undersigned
residing in the town of Cassville, on or about the
LIST day OF Nov. A. ID 1882. One yearling past
mare COLLECTOR brown, but after shedding its
hair1t is a bay with some few white hair all over,
and has a gray main and tail. | win pay the
colt to me or-to the first who will give inform
alton that win lead to the recovery of the same,
Dated C~assville Dec. %. 1882.
43w6 PETER GLASSMACHER
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
NEWS NUGGETS.
The health of Wendall Phillips is not
so vigorous as could be'desired.

Spain has a new ministry. New min
~istries, by the way, is a chronic COM
plant with Spain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

Dakota has Il population of 100000
and $50, O00, 900 worth of taxable prop
erty. How much longer is she to be
kept knocking at the door of the re-
public,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
Clark Mills nena.

WASHINGTON, Jan. / .-Clark Mills
the sculptor. died in this city to-day
after a brief illness, in theseventy-second
year Of his are.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

The oldest ex-United States senator
is Hon. Jos. Cilley, of Nottingham, N.
IL. He has passed his ninety-second
birthday and is in good health.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

Vennor don't like to interfere" but
he is decidedly of the opinion that Mr..
Virgins is altogether too previous in
his eleventh of March storm,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

James Gordon Bennett has given up
his cable scheme. 1t seems there are
some things in this world that Jim can't
lift.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

Anna Dickinson says the lecture plat
form has lost its attractions for the peo-
pie. 1t hardly seems as if the effect of
the announcement of Annals return
would have been noticed SO soon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

Polk, the absconding Tennessee treas.
urer, was captured in Texas. His
nephew and a servant got over into
Mexico with the plumber.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

The Marquis of Lorne and Princess
Louise have gone to the Hot Springs.
This is without doubt preparatory to
their return home where they are likely
to find more hot water than is beneficial
to health.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

The Garfield physicians have alighted
from their long legged steeds and &C
cepted the compensation offered for their
services by congress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

JEFF Davis writes to say that poker
was unknown at Prairie du Chen in
1884. The trials and hardships of the
early pioneers appear to have been
more severe than has usually been
REPRESENTED.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

The house-renting agents of Chicago
are organizing, preparatory to forming
q black list of undesirable tenants.
The tenants should now make a list o.
undesirable agents, when the .honors
would be easy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

Milwaukee retail grocers appear to
have got on the wrong side of the turn.
Five of them have failed since Decem-
her 10th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

Buttons are no longer fantastic. or
even iiiligree. Plain gold, oxilize,l
silver, copper or brass, the latter han-
mered, are 1.-The thing
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

A man in Bloomington ILL.,, lay down
in the street and came neal freezing to
death. Streets as a rule are not yet furn
ished with all the modern improvements
and therefore cannot be honestly recon-
mended as reliable bed chambers about
this time of the year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

Kansas has n Democratic Governor
after twenty-five years of Republican
rule. He finds assets 5000, 900; liabil-
tiles, none, with the incoming taxes to
meet future expenses. 1t is doubtful if
even a Democratic governor al get
away with that amount of money in .
two wears term.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
MEETING-WArERLoo

y
TO whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given. that the undersigned
will meet at the School House. District No. Z. of
the town of Waterloo, on the 18th day OF Feb
ruary. 1888. at II O'Clock in the forenoon, to de-
eide upon the application OF School District No.
I, Of the town Of Waterloo, for the location and
establishment of a School House site for said
District, to-wit: One acre of land on the NV
corner of the subdivision known on record as the
VIZ of WIZ of swA of swA, section /. town 3,
range 4, west.
Given under our hands this eth day of Deem
Der, 1882.
ARCHIE BROWN.
MICHAEL KEHRER.
WINTHROP ROBINSON,
19uk TAvr,, DDnr Il 80 H. ta--,A - NTr.a.1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

The report is made that the Illinois
legislature transacted some business.
This is valuable if true, and as the re-
port was duly verified, there is now lit.
tie doubt as to its accuracy. Illinois
legislators as a class appear to be i'm.
proving.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
EDUCATIONAL.


Promote as an object Of primary Importance.
institutions for the general diffusion OF know
ledge. In proportion as the structure Gf a Gov
erment gives force 20 public opinion, il is neces-
safy that public opinion should be enlightened.
Washing on's Farewell Address.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
PATCH GROVE.

Agent-JoHN JONES, Patch Grove,
General Collection Agent. Notary Public and Con
vcyancer Also, special Treasury Agent for the
STATE OF Wisconsin, TO Whom Hawkers and Ped
dos should apply for state license.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

nj THE FARM Of tho late
H'G nm Shaaraek Shattuek for sale.
- OIL ILL This farm contains las acres.
aboat 100 acres under im-
proyeRlent-balance timber. A log house. 2
frame barns, and other oat-bnildings, a good
spring on the place and q cistern at the door
Tho farm is situated 4 Of 4 mile from Stone
school House. and % a mile from Hazeiton.
z O., on the main road from Wyalusiug to Patch
Grove. This Is one Of the best farms in WyAlu-
sing, pleasantly located. a part cf the purchase
may remain on the farm. For further
particulars call on the Postmaster. nj Hazelton.
Posi-oiite. or address the undersigned st Wyalu.
sing. Wis. ROBERT GLENN. Sen.
Dated Dee. 80. 1889. 4swG
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18
EsTATE-BARBTR, Dcceascd.

State OF Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at the general
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
February, A.. ID. 1888, the following matter will be
heard and considered: The application OF George
Clementson as the executor Of the last will and
testament OF J. Allen Barber. deceased, for the
adjustment and allowance OF his accounts as such
executor, and for his discharge as such executor.
By order of the Court.
VIM. McG0NIGAL, Judge.
Dated January .. 1883 45w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-18

The director of q French company
and his manager have been sentenc-
ed to five years imprisonment for
~fraudulently raising the price of
shares. Frenchmen look upon those
things 70 differently. Here they would
have been considered shrewd financiers.