Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-02-22

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The lower hall presented quite a cheer
full appearance, the doors of the rooms
on the west side being open, and allow
ing the warm sunlight to stream in like
a golden wave. The kitchens were the
same-but We'll let that pass On the
closet shelves was arranged the crockery,
nearly all of which had arrived with the
bedsteads and other furniture.
The first sight that greeted the eyes,
as the investigating committee came
upon the main floor, was a huge pile of
comfortable-looking mattresses, while
IN the rooms were found the accompa-
nying ingredient of good substantial
bedsteads, which together form I'm inn
portant part of a good nights rest A
pile OF warm blankets, lying near, sug-
gested that the coming inhabitants were
in fair way not TO suffer from cold. Two
close-barred cribs, with cover and lock,
brought sadly to mind Just what tie
building was, into the recesses of which
the sunlight was merrily dancing; even
this bright-eyed visitor could not make
it any the less home for madmen.
Upstairs the same light, airy appear
ance was presented. The attention of
the reporter was, however, called TO the
fact that there was not room in the
building where an insane person, once
inside, could not bar out the attendants.
This is plainly an oversight, and will
probably be remeded by change of
locks. Another item that attracted the
attention of the scribe was the absence
of bars to any of the windows, except in
four small rooms. This, at first, looks
as though great risk of escape was
being run; but probably the defect is
meant to be remedied in the future. In
the garnet there was nothing but an ex-
panse of broad floor, unbroken save by
the huge chimneys, which caused the
party to suggest that it might be used
to good advantage as dancing-hall.
Once more the party descended to
the lower floor, this time by the main
stairway, which, by the way, remains
upholstered, and is doubtless included
among the finishing touches which are
to be put on in the spring.
In answer to y question from the re-
porter, Mr.. Petit said the furnaces would
heat the building quite comfortably even
in the coolest weather, although diff
ference was noticed in the temperature
of the rooms on the windward side of
the house and those opposite.
ANY more than there would be in
rooms heated by stoves?'
mo, | don't know as there was.n
''How much wood will it take per
day run the furnaces in cold weather?n
''Well, so far we have not kept it fred
up steadily, but should think about
a half a cord a day for both furnaces
This ended the sightseeing, and once
more wrapped up in warm robes, the par
ty was speeding rapidly homeward, leav-
ing the solitary pile with its western
front glowing under the rays of the de-
clining sun.
With the exception of the culinary ar
rangements, the building appears well
fitted for the purpose for which it was
built. 1t is plain, certainly; but it is
substantial, and the defects are such as
can be remedied hereafter The build
ing will be ready to go into within the
week; in fact, could be used now if nee
essary, but as the date of the transfer is
uncertain, there is no need for hurry in
the preparation. Taken as whole,
therefore, Grant County has no need to
be ashamed of its advance preparations
for the caring for its chronic insane.
THE following cases were disposed of
during the February term of the County
Court, Judge McGonigal presiding. Ow-
ing to the session of the Circuit Court
and the presence of attorneys there, con-
siderable delay was enforced in the
preparation of the calendar:
Petition for administration, in the es-
tate of Rudolph Wieland, deceased
No adverse appearance. Administra-
ton committed TO Christian Wieland.
Jr Bond fixed at 81, 900.
Petition for final settlement, in the
estate of Jane W. Barnett, deceased
All debts, expenses and specific legacies
having been paid, residue, 50, 70520 as
| signed to Chas. G. Bennett.
Petition for settlement. in the estate
of Joseph H. Stephens, deceased. Ac-
count examined and allowed, residue of
Sz76.35 assigned to Celia j. Peters and
Samuel Stephens.
Petition for administration, in the es-
tate of John NJ. Chandler, deceased.
Continued to March term of the County
| Court.
| Petition for administration, in the es-
tate of Ruth \. Lowery, deceased Adj
ministration granted to Ed. NJ Lowry.
Bond fixed at So 900.
Petition TO probate will OF John Lien
enbach, deceased. Win admitted to
probate, Jacob Alderman appointed ex-
ecutor, bond fixed at 81, 900
Petition for guardianship of Louis
Metz, a minor. Michael Thorc. having
been chosen as such guardian, BY said
minor, the choice was confirmed BY the
court, and bond fixed at $1,000.
Petition for guardianship. for John
SchInitt ct al, minor heirs of katherine
Schmitt, deceased. On motion of the
father of said minors, William Michler
appointed guardian. Bond fixed at $500
As win be seen in another column.
Mr.. Frank Van de Wall offers bis
photograph gallery for sale. The gal
lery is fine one, but the state of Mr..
Van de Wallis health compels him to
make change. This a fine opportu-