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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
Forty Years Old.


THE anniversary exercises, celebrat-
ing the fortieth anniversary of the Con-
gregational church in this city, COM
mence on Tuesday next occupying that
day and the two following. The event
promises to be of much more than usual
interest. The programme of exercises
will be as follows:
TUESDAY EVENING. MAY TWENTY
SECOND.
Welcome and Response. Anniversary Ad
dress by Rev. Edward d. Eaton,
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
500 A. M.-Convention Business
900 A. M.-Devotional Meeting.
1000 A. M.-"The Worlds Progress in Forty
Years. Rev. A. P. johnson.
1890 A. a.-"The Early Religious History OF the
Mineral Region paper by Rev.
J. C. Holbrook, ID. d. of Portland,
Me-, for twenty years Pastor at
Dubuque.
1l:00 A. M.-Two papers. EARLY Times in the
Mineral Point Convention, by Mrs.
j. L. Pickard and Mrs. L, P. Lewis;
followed by "reminiscences from Rev.
VIM. Stoddart.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
1;3OF. M.-Convention Business.
400 p. M.--"The Past and Future of Congrega-
tionalism in Wisconsin, Rev. II. A.
Miner OF Madison
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Historical Discourse, s. w. Eaton. Congratu-
lations OF the Mineral Point Convention Rev
A. Pinkerton. A Letter Of Greeting from j. L.
Pickard, resident Of Iowa State University,
formerly Principal of Plattevile Academy
THURSDAY MORNING
500 A. M.-Deyotional Meeting.
800 A. M.-"The Principles and Fruits of Puritan
ism" Rev. A. McMasters of Prairie du
Chen. The Discussion continued
by Judge Mills.
lo:oo A. M-Letters from former members and
from former friends OF the church
and its Pastor Greetings from rep
resentatiyes Of other Denominations,
"reminiscences.
HOO A. M.-Communion Service.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

A FINE combination spring wagon
was on exhibition in front of Hough e.
Spencer's wagon shop, the past week,
which, beside showing the good work
done by that firm, brought 10 mind that
the parties for whom it was built, James
and Leroy Kilbourn, were TO make this
their home during a summer tour out
through the wilds of Dakota. The
wagon when completed will be well
covered and contain a fine spring mat
tress and all the accoutrements of a
first class lodging house. Then, with
q good stock of provisions beneath, the
proprietors of this ingenious establish
ment can bid defiance to wind and
weather.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The advance guard of the Great
Grecian Show, under command of Mr..
Harry Moore, took the town by storm
Saturday and covered it with a gener-
Gus supply of previous announce
ments as to the merits of their aggrega-
ton of talent. The date fixed for the
arrival is May %, at which time the
residents of Lancaster will have a
chance to see the first able bodied cir
Gus which has made this a stopping
point for some years. The press in the
southern part of the state, wherever
the circus has stopped, has given it a
fair modicium of praise and hence there
is reason to believe that for lovers of
this kind of amusement good treat is
in store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

A NEW boarder was turned ever to
Rewey, the first of the week, in the per-
son of Tbos. Swart, of Platteville. 1t
seems Swart was too fond of eggs, and
this fondness prevented his properly un-
derstanding the rights of proprietorship.
Six dozen, which he converted to his
own use without the proper prelimina-
ries of trade and barter, caused the JUS
tice to furnish him with lodgings for
twenty days
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Report OF the Cement School, Dist
riot No. 5, Town of Ellenboro, for the
month commencing April 10th and
ending May 18th, in the term of three
months. Number of pupils registered
20. Average daily attendance IL.
Names Of pupils neither absent nor
tardy during the month: Nettie Al
corn, Effie Alcorn, Mary Alcorn,
Charlie Roberts. Pupils tardy, but
not absent. Richard Bennett, Lille
Bennett, Anna Bennett, Willie Ben
nett, Charley Boyd, Frank Boyd. Mar
tie Bradley, Hattie Bradley.
EVA THOMAS, Teacher.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

majority of the citizens of the county,
who desire to assist in honoring in a
fitting manner the fallen brave.
The committee on programme for
Decoration Day, held a meeting, Mon
day evening, at the residence of Mr..
John Schreiner. and after consultation
evolved the following list of exercises:
Overture by the band, at 1890; address
by the president of the day. song, BY the
choir; prayer; decoration of the monu-
ment; song; address, by the orator of
the day; song; volunteer speeches;
music. by the band; benedietion; music.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The Congregational church is to be
recarpeted throughout and it is expect
ed will greet its habitues on anniversary
morning bright with q new floor cover
ing. The credit for this improvement
is due mainly to Mr.. J. Allen Barber,
who industriously circulated subscrip-
ton paper early in the week and in a
few hours had raised the money re-
quired, $50, and sent telegraphic
order for the new carpet, which is ex-
pected to arrive about the middle of
the week. AS it is intended to carpet
under the seats as well as along the
aislcs the effect, when the work is finish
ed, will be pleasing in the extreme.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

THE Common Council held special
meeting last week, during which the
following appointments were made:
City Attorneys. Orr e. Lowry; City
Physician, DR.. A. II. Barber; Board
of Health, members of the Council with
his Honor, Mayor Holloway, as Chair
man. The last named body was organ
lied in accordance with the law OF last
winter. The council then, after con
sidering several points in connection
with the black list, adjourned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
Canoeing ON tle Amazon.

Small, light draught steamers now
run almost up to the rubber district of
the Amazon, where they are met by ca
noes from above. Canoe travel is not
comfortable or safe. The river is full
of vindictive and venomous snakes, and
alligators do not hesitate to attack voy-
ayers. 1t is said that to eapsize is GER
tain death, as there is no escape from
the crowd of saurian and reptile.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

THE place left vacant by the promo
ton of w. +. Fitch, to the Dakota Gen.
trail branch of the c. 81 N. w. r., has
been filled by the promotion of train
master COwan, of the Baraboo division.
Mr.. Cowan is thorough-going railroad
man. who is general favonte, both
with the officials of the road and the
employees. The appointment is one of
the most popular that could have been
made.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
Washburn's Win.

La Crosse, Wis. Nay 1.-THE de-
eislon OF Judge Newman in the Wash
burn will case was announced in the
Circuit Court this afternoon. The es-
tate, after paying all debts, viii net
fully S2.OO0,0O0, one third of which goes
to the widow and the remainder to be
used to pay requests and to provide for
theIresiduary legatees. The requests to
Lacrosse and Minneapolis aggregate
s425,0 900. The legacies will not exceed
800, 600 more.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
PERSONALS.

James Hlcklln, OF Patch Grove, was
among the Lancaster visitors Tuesday.
Mrs. j. G. Clark is absent at Mineral
Point, assisting her son win. in getting
started.
Mr.. Herman Grimm, of Cassville,
took short look at Lancaster friends
Tuesday.
Rob't Bailie, of Plattevile, paid an
over Sunday visit to his sister Mrs. VIM.
F. McGonigal
Miss Emma Sprague returned home,
Friday, from her trip through the north
part of the state.
Geo. Bellows took his departure last
week for the west, He stops first at
Hampton, Iowa.
Mrs. Herman Buchner is absent on a
visit to relatives at Potosi, this week.
She returns Friday.
John G. Wilson, of Boscobel, full of
legal business, was in the city for a
few hours Tuesday.
Hon. VIM. E. Carter was in the city.
Saturday, looking after legal matters in
which he was engaged.
Mrs. S. w. Eaton returned. Friday.
from attendance ON the meeting of the
Ladies' Missionary Society, at Sparta.
Mrs. Edward Eaton and children, of
Oak Park. ILL.,, arrived Tuesday, for a
visit with relatives and friends, in this
city.
Mr.. Sam'l Druen. one of the oldest
settlers of Grant county was noticed in
the city Tuesday looking well and
hearty.
Mr.. E. 2. Finn, one of the Oldest and
most respected citizens of Bloomington,
paid his many friends in this city q
few days visit, the present week.
Mr.. Andrew Smith, the prominent
Dickeyville merchant. was in the city
the first part of the week looking after
land sales at the treasurer's office.
John Altizer has been suffering quite
severely, for some time, from the
old wound in his leg, and at one time il
was feared he would to have it ampu
tated.
Will H. Clark was in the city the
first of the week, having returned foi
Mrs. Clark. The young couple left
Tuesday for their new home near Min
eral Point
The numerous friends of conductor
Kuhns, of the Milwaukee passenger
were much pleased to learn that he es
capped with a slight bruise from the
Wales accident. It was first reported
that he was seriously hurt.
Charley Richardson paid an owe
Sunday visit to the old home the pas
week. Charley is located for the pres
ent on the Williams & Flynn farm
near Helena, and is rapidly being mod
elled into a first class agriculturist
Hon. A. w. Bell, of Platte vile, wa,
in the city for few hours Monday
looking after machinery for the manu-
| facture of brick for the new city hal
at Platteville, it being the intention o.
the contractor to manufacture the bricl
for the new building near there.
10. Barnett-Jo swears we must stoI
that Prof. or fight, so overheard it goe;
: after having coached the Plattevillt
dancing classes safely through theil
steps took a run down to that city last
week to witness the masquerade bal
given as wind-up to the school. II
was very pleasant affair.
Mr.. Dudley Williams, who with his
usual perversity, is trying to make some.
thing out of nothing in a sand hill al
Helena, was in the city, Saturday.
Whatever may be Mr.. Williams views
on bad lands, his friends are always
pleased to see him. To q HERALD man
he stated that the Iowa schemes were
still in allegiance, awaiting further de-
velopments.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The Glen Haven steam ferry goes
higher up the river, Mr.. Kidd having
disposed of the boat to persons in Me-
Gregor, who will hereafter use it be-
tween that place and Prairie du Chen.
The ferry at Glen Haven will be pro-
PEELED with horse power.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

As an instance of the awakening in
tcrcst in the coming soldiers reunion,
to be held in this city August 90 and %,
Postmaster Burr received lately letter
of inquiry from parties in Illinois ask
ing the exact date of the reunion. The
letter stated that there were several old
veterans in that vicinity who wished
to be in attendance and therefore want
cd the exact days on which the reunion
would be held.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

WHILE engaged in grubbing trees
last week. Dick Willis accidently cut
his leg just above the ANGLE with the
grubbing hoe, inflicting small wound
to which he paid little attention at first.
Later in the day it began to trouble
him. finally becoming so painful as to
coniine him to the house for several
DAYS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The Basket sociable held at the home
of Mrs. j. A. Street last Friday even
ing, was a gratifying success, SO far at
least as numbers go, the beautiful man.
sion being filled TO overlooking and hav-
ing more the appearance OF "crush
party than of an ordinary. church soci-
able. Much praise is due to the young
ladies for the successful outcome of
their unique venture, as everybody APP
peared 10 enjoy themselves very pleas
antly and the stiffness and formality
usual to such gatherings was entirely
absent. Financially the success was
not so encouraging. the gross receipts
amounting only to about sixteen dol
lars. At half past nine the door behind
which the mysterious preparations were
hidden, was thrown open and Mr.. T. A.
Burr appeared entrenched behind a
table and flanked on either side with
piles of baskets temptingly arranged.
After few preliminaries "Thode :"
proceeded to auction off the prize basket
gotten up on a much more elaborate
style than any of the others, and said to
contain the name of the handsomest
lady in the room. After short but
spirited competition it was knocked
down to j. Allen Barber, for 1925. The
handsomest lady proved to be the bright
little baby daughter of the ihost and
hostess. A brisk trade in the smaller
baskets was then opened and as each
contained the name of a lady there was
just enough of the spice of uncertainty
to add zest to the purpose. Young gen.
t.emen were soon seen running about
bidding high for certain baskets but, be
it said to their honor. the holders,
stood manfully by the name of "the
lady fair which had comeinto their pos
session and refused to listen to any over
lures for barter. The merriment only
added sauce to the neat lunches while
the new method of assigning partners
broke up the monotony of choice that
usually prevails. A little later the COM
pany separated after having passed a
most enjoyable evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

In the course of a few weeks, barely
reaching into months, the store-room of
John Pollock has become nearly de-
pleted of the large stock of carriages
which were to be seen there only short
time ago. And, in order to keep up
with the demand another lot has been
ordered from the Freeport house. All
this in addition to his own fine work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
A D0wn-Easter's Trade Philosophy.

"Let me tell you, fellows got to
have a poor thing to sell q good one by"
moralizes Lewiston trader AZ al
ways try to sell the poor stuff first. L
always show. it to customer first.
When show him the good thing I'm
sure to put darn good price on it, SO
he will be liable to take the cheaper
article. When man comes into my
shop and asks for good barrel of APP
pies, for instance, | show him some of
those small ones which I can sell for
$3.50 a barrel. If he says he wants a
fancy, bang-up article, I ask him if he
means business, and show him that
handsome fruit over there that Tn get
ting $3.50 for. There's just as much
chaw in the $3.50 barrel as in the
other; but when it comes to settin' 'em
on the table before company, they're
no good. "-LeiriSto2t (Me.) journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
LEGAL NOTICES.
I,sTATE-H1nAw B, YAnnEII. necensod


ESTATE-HiRAM B. YARRELL, Deceased
State of Wisconsin. County Court OF Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular June
term of the County Court, to be held in ard for
said county, at the court house in the city of
Lancaster. in said county. on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF JUNE. A. D. 1888,
the following matter will be heard and consid-
cred:
The application of Jefferson p yarrel adj
mlnistrator of the estate of Hiram B. Narrell
late OF the town Of Fennimore in said county
deceased, for final settlement and allowance of
his account as such administratorand assignment
of the residue of said estate
BY order Of the Court
WM. McG0NIGAL, County Judge
Dated April % 1888 9w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

AGERMAN Presbyterian congregation
was organized. in this city last Sunday
with Rev. II. A. Ringgold as pastor.
Rev. Ringgold also has charge of the
church of the same denomination at
Liberty and will divide his time between
the two. Services in this city will be
held as heretofore, in the old Baptist
church.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

WHILE engaged in handling a horse,
on Friday last, August Breil, livingnorth
of the city, in the town of Liberty, met
with severe accident. The animal in
some manner fell catching Mr.. Breil
and breaking his right leg just above
the ANGLE. DIR. Barber was summoned,
who reduced the fracture and at last
accounts the wounded man was in as
comfortable shape as was to be
expected.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The John Stevens farm, near Mont
fort; has been purchased by Mrs. Frank
land, who formerly conducted the
FARMLAND hotel in that village. The
hotel property was disposed of by Mrs.
FARMLAND to her two sons, Edward and
James, who will continue the business.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

SOME weeks ago movement was
inaugurated among the merchants, look
ing to the formation of an association of
that class for the purpose of mutual
benefit and closer relations. The agi-
tation finally resulted in the organiza-
ton of a Merchants association, includ-
ing all the business men of the city.
This organization partakes more Of the
nature of a business club than anything
else and while formed for mutual pro-
lection is by no means to be looked
upon by the over suspicious as league
for selfish purposes. No combinations
are thought of or allowed. in fact the
constitution and by laws expressly pro-
vide against this. Every merchant is
free to act his own pleasure and accepts
the benefits to be derived from the as
ISOLATION only so far as seems to him fit
The aims of the association are perhaps
best stated in the following extract
from the constitution:
Article l.
Sec. l. This organization shall be
called the Lancaster Mercantile and Me-
chanical Association.
The object of this association shall be
to unite the reputable business men of
Lancaster for the purpose of encourag-
ing the mercantile and mechanical in
terests of the city, and promoting har-
mony of action in relation to the
general business interests. Also to reg
ulate the credit system of Lancaster,
and to protect the members of this asso-
citation from the present evils and losses
arising from the crediting of those whose
object is TO procure goods and labor
without paying for the same.
1t is an association such as should be
formed in every city. to the end that
business relations may be made more
pleasant, and through this close COM
munion of interest, not only the mem
bers of the organization, but the city or
town in which it is located, be BEN
Gifted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The cold rains and disagreeable
weather generally, have put the farmers
back considerably in corn planting.
But very little of this work has been
done in this section as yet, but will be
pushed with yigor if the weather will
moderate somewhat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

ADVANTAGE was taken last Saturday
of the stay of the bill wagon of the
Great Grecian show to have its appear
ance improved by a new coat of varnish,
which was artistically applied at the
shop of Mr.. Chas. Belz.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Cali at c. ]. Hyde's and see his nice
stock of buggies and carriages They
will be here on May 10. All work war
ranted. Sure to beat them all. No
delay on account of weather 9w4
A S4.00 pipe given TO some one who
buys his smoking tobacco at c. j. q
Ms. LIVE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The track of the Boscobel Agricul-
tural Society will be under charge of
John Varrell, the present season, who
will keep it in good condition, so any
parties may use it when so disposed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

A new discovery for Piles. A new
remedy for this dreadful disease has
been discovered by DR.. 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 win satisfy
you of its curative qualities. 40-45-y-1
A new arrival of fancy Hats at low
prices, at c. j. q Ms. 11w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Considering the difficulty of getting a
satisfactory view of the School building
and yard, the stereoseopic views taken
by Mr.. Van De Wall last week are ex-
cellent. They are for sale by him at
% cents each. and no doubt many viii
want such pleasant souvenir.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Plymouth Rock Eggs for Sale.

Plymouth Rock Chickens Eggs for
sale at Sl.00 per setting of IS, securely
packed and sent anywhere on receipt
of price, till the supply is exhausted
Send orders early. c. UNDERWOOD,
May 3, 1888. 9w4 Little Grant, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

FROM the state of things last week it
would look as though the weather clerk
had turned on the wrong pipe 1t was
Spring and not Winter weather that
was ordered for this time of the year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The round house was protected
against the ravages of the weather last
week. by coating of paint.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The court house, during the week,
INDUCED in fire protection to the extent
OF new lightning rod topped with a
handsome vane.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Now that the taxpayers have voted
against water works, we hope they have
decided to appropriate portion of that
SUM for the educational interests of
Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

THE absence of II. p. Green from
his place of business the past week, is
accounted for when it is known that he
was adding summer kitchen to his
home on Monroe street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

We can suit you in anything you want
in stylish, first quality Millinery Goods.
Crosby & Reynolds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The Dodgeville Schools close June
LIST. There will be a graduating class
of four, but no distinctiyely Commence
ment exercises.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The Barber mansion, on Adams
street, has been much improved in APP
pearance by new coat of paint in
artistic and well chosen colors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Born George and Henry Zeiglemaire.
now in Jail for the Boscobel burglaries.
have made application to plead guilty
and receive sentence. Their case had
been set for Friday morning, when
they were to have chance to admit
their crime and begin its expatiation.
but delay in getting papers, caused a
change in the programme.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The Chicago & Northwestern COM
pany have altered their time so as to
connect with the morning trains ON the
Illinois Central road, at Galena.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

However things may seem, no evil
thing is success, and no good thing is
failure. Samuel Lonofellor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

AS soon as favorable weather permits
Mr.. w. Barlow will commence the
work of transferring his store building
from its present site to a new location
north of Mr.. Harry Patch's residence,
where it will be fitted up as tenement
house for two families On the site just
left vacant Mr.. Barlow will erect q fine
brick building, the lower floor of which
he will occupy, as soon as completed,
with furniture store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

THE grounds in front of the residence
of Mr.. John Arthur have been under
going new sodding the past week and
a fine lawn viii be the result of this
improvement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Spring is late, but Baldwin the jew
eler is on time with the finest stock of
Watches and Clocks ever brought to
Lancaster