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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24
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LEG NNTICES

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EsFATE-JoHN WILKINSON, Deceased.
State Of Wisconsin. County Court OF Grant
County-Iu Probate.
Notice Is hereby given that at the regular June
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 comfy, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF JUNE. A. D. 1888.
the following matter viii be heard aud consid-
cred:
The application Of Ann Wilkinson, admins
tratrix Of the estate Of John Wilkinson late of
me town Of Hazel Green in said county deceased
10 sell piece of real estate belonging 70 such
estate described As follows: The southwest
quarter OF northwest quarter of section three tsl
IN towp TWO CD north, Of range two % west, in
said county.
BY order Of The Court
WIN. McGONIGAIs Judge
Dated April -. 1883 gwi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

The student should be impressed with
the truth that patience and perseverance
only will insure success. Every diff
Guilty that he encounters and overcomes
is victory won, and this victory ever
stands up before him as monument of
his power and inspires him with enthu-
siasm and self-confdence. 1t is not ge-
MUS so much as patient, persistent
effort that makes the scholar, philoso-
pher, statesman or teacher. Z. B. Moss.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24
SPECIALLOCaL NOTICES.

The Executive Committee of the
Blake's Prairie Agricultural society.
will meet at the Office of the Secretary
on Saturday, June 2, at o clock y. m.
JESSIE BROOKS, Sec'y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

In the world. Sample free of charge
Call at Stone & Hassell's 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 sl.00. For sale by
40-45.y-1 Stone & Hassel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

From the increased application to
study and the improved concentration
OF mind recently shown by many of the
students of the High School, we are led to
believe that SOME, at least, are realizing
a greater interest in study than they ever
before experienced. 1t is a glad epoch in
students life when he enjoys study
and mental application "for its own
sake
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

ANOTHER patient was sent to the hos
pital, at Madison, Tuesday, in the per-
son of Mrs. Celia Dolphin, OF Clifton.
who has been subject, for some time, to
outbreaks of of insanity of a violent ma
ture. Sheriff Rewey had her in charge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

A NUMBER of tasty jobs of "rodding''
houses for protection against the fiery
darts from the upper regions have been
completed this week by Mr.. Noah
Faust, of Dubuque.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

The residence of Mrs. i. Sherman,
on Monroe street, has been much i'm
proved in appearance by a new coating
of paint. artistically applied.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

THE house Of Mr.. Richard Brooker,
in the south part of the city. is advanc-
ing slowly. When completed it will
add to the appearance of that part of
the city. fFf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

The ladies are requested to come to
the court house next Tuesday afternoon
at l o'clock to prepare wreaths, etc.,
to be used in decorating the monument
on Decoration Day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

The harderlt is to maintain earnest
study during the warm weather the lat
ter part Of this term the greater win be
the satisfaction and honor in succeeding.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

No man ever regretted that he was
virtuous and honest in his youth, and
kept aloof from idle companions, =
zAnOn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

a FRESH Buttermilk route is one of
the latest industries. The enterpris-
ing young merchant appears to be do
ing well. Yr W
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

The new city scraper made its first
appearance on the streets Tuesday
morning and to all appearance per-
formed its work well.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

Farmers who intend selling us cream
this season viii please call upon us
when in town, and get what cans they
need, they can then get themselves in
readiness by May Is, as the creamery
starts at that time Those who have
never used the can and do not know
the advantages of it will be allowed so
days trial, and if satisfactory they can
then be paid for. The retail price OF the
can is $3.50 but all our patrons viii be
furnished them at S1.75 each This
entails loss upon us, but we want our
patrons to have can that will secure
better results than any now in use,
and therefore make this offer. No
cans rented.
Do not delay in getting your cans as
the time is short.
Yours Respectfully,
DEPUY d MORSE, Props,
DIVA Lancaster Creamery
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

In our youth we are masters of our
habits; in middle age we stand on even
terms; in old age they become our mas
fers.- hmm
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

An elegant stock of Birthday Cards,
fringed and plain. AT and Is cts.
JONES & BRYAN's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

Another line of those nice Hose ex-
pected every day at @. j. q Ms. I1w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

Annual school meeting blanks for
sale at the Herald Office. Also Alpha
bet PLAYING cards.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24
The fruit of education is the desire to
learn. Pres. Eliot.

There is one good thing about boy
when a circus comes to town-you
know where to look for him. Err.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24


A WELL developed case of dizziness in
the legs caused the marshal, last Fri
day, to invite Jas. Mahan to inspect the
interior of the calaboose, but earnest
pleadings on the part of the prisoner
finally resulted in the invitation being
Withdrawn. A repetition of the COM
plant the next day led to Mahan's ar
rest and appearance before Judge
Baldwin. Monday. In order to find out,
if possible, the secret means by which
the prisoner, being prescribed party,
was able to obtain that which entangles
the legs, Mahan was sworn and interro-
gated as to.where he Obtained the whis-
key. The interrogatories developed the
remarkable fact that some practical jo-
ker, while Mahan's back was turned,
had slyly slipped into his pocket pint
bottle of whiskey. At least Mahan testi-
fed that while standing on the corner,
near Benedict's store, he felt something
in his pocket, and on examination found
it to be whiskey. His appreciation of
the Joke led him to sample the article,
and he continued sampling until the
bottle was empty. The justice on hear
ing thestory was so wrought upon by the
humor of the affair that, to continue the
fun, he imposeda fine of five dollars and
costs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24
EsTArE-JAnrs a. KrtpornS, Deceased.

II, = = "Aa@N a htLhVNhAs beCease0.
State of Wisconsin. Comfy Court OF Grant
CoGnty--in Probate
Notice j. hereby given, that at the regular June
term OF the County Court. 10 be held in and tor
said county, ct the court house in the city Of
Lancaster, in said county, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF JUNE, A. D.. 1889.
the following matter win he heard and con
sideTed The application Of Leroy Ii. kilhnura.
administrator the estate of James A. kilbaurn
late OF said county OF Grant, deceased, for set
Element snd allowance of his account a. such
administrator and for an order distributing said
estate among the widow and heirs Of said de-
ceased, and his discharge snch admin strator
BY order of the Court
WM. McGoNIGAL. Judge
Dated May 5. 1883. lows
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

NEW line of telegraph poles with
capacity for two wires is the result of
Capt. Beebe's visit to Lancaster Tues
day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24
Look Sharp!

Taraxine for the Blood and Liver.
Best known remedy in the world. Try
it. Sold by
40-45-y-1 Stone & Hassell.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

Downs Corsett takes the lead for
style, fit and price. Sold only by C. j.
q NJ. 11w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

The Ladies' Missionary Society hold
their meeting in the Methodist church,
Observation-Disclosures
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

A FINE new picket fence now sur
rounds the residence of Mr.. Sam
Green.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

A nice line of Dress Goods at Howe
and Bakers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

The residence of Mr.. Peter Henkel is
much improved in appearance by pass
ing through the painters hands.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

A S4.00 pipe given to some one who
buys his smoking tobacco at C. j. Il
Ms. LIVE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

McCoy's is the place to buy goods
cheap
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

A new discovery for Piles. A new
remedy for this dreadful disease has
been discovered by DR. Dcming A
single application will convince the
most skeptical of its most wonderful
healing powers. BY calling on Stone &
Hassell druggists, you can obtain a sam
pie box free of charge, which will satisfy
you of its curative qualities. 40-45-y-1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24
The Rest Cough Medicine

A new arrival of fancy Hats at low
prices, mt c. j. & Ms. 1lw2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24
Braut Gunutp Nerald.
THURSDAY, MAY "a, 1883.
Town and County News.
Ola Settlers OF Grant County

A reunion of the old settlers. asso-
citation of Grant county will be held at
the Court House in the city of Lancas-
ter on Wednesday, June Is, 1888 at
IL NJ. All old settlers are cordially in
vited to be present, and come prepared
Tor a picnic in the Court House square.
By order of the President.
WM. McGoNIGAL. Secry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

For nice Shoe go to Webber's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24
EDUCATIONAL.
:. NJ "oop' A. h. ..... .............., Editor.

Promote as an object OF primary Importance,
institutions Tor the general diffusion of know
ledge In proportion a. the sfrncfnre ~ 4 I;ov.
ermspt gives force to public opinion, il is neccs.
sary that public opinion shonld be cnIightened.
-Tashingtons Farewell Address.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

Mrs. ANNA MARTIN WILLIAMS, wife
of DR.. r. r. Williams, died at their
home in Manning, Iowa. May 9Th, 1883.
Her illness was severe brain disease
lasting but one month. She was one of
the most widely known and highly es-
teemed young ladies that has ever at
tended the State University. Not quite
a year has passed since her marriage.
Last June she gathered roses for the
wedding; in the coming June friends
will sadly gather roses for her grave.
Her husband brought her back to her
fathers home near Mt. Horsb for burial.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24
Hnve now in slnck

and are receiving daily the largest
and best Stock of Dry Goods. Hats and Cans
Boots aid shoes. Notions, Clothing for men and
boys. and Groceries ever brought to Fennim0re
We feel that We Have a BETTER STOCK Than
Ever. and assure our customers and all transient
trade that We can suit them in anything wanted
in our line. Farmers Produce taken in exchange
for goods.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-24

WIZ. McGoNIGAL. Sect'y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-20

direct and crossing the railroad bridge
The trestles would be slippery, but he
was sure-footed.
More than once he named himself
simpleton, yet strobe on southwark in
the white, increasing GOODNESS. 1t was
not long journey to the railroad tres
tlework, hay .ng gained which he slack
ened his pace, stepping cautiously from
beam to beam. He hoped no train was
due, for the bridge was old and close
sided; there would be no escape
The thought had scarcely entered his
mind when a low murmu ran through
the structure. He turned to look back
and was struck dumb He stood so for
a moment. Good God" he cried, but
could not move. A binding light APP
preached; the bridge trembledl With
sudden, reckless strength he stopped,
and laying firm hold upon beam,
slipped through the trestlework and
hung suspended only by his hands.
One word was on his lips; one name
within his heart, "Claricer
The crashing thunder above him
lasted but brief moment; then a
singing pain crept from his middle
finger up the muscles of his arm, as if
a coal of fire had fallen upon his hand
He looked up into the moonlit sky
again. 1t could have been but loco
motive, he thought, as he drew him
self up with no great trouble, strong
limbed, athletic fellow that he was.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-20
A Merry Christmas /!

Christmas, which always recalls
pleasant memories of the past, in
which we behold the faces of dear
friends whose presence cheered us in
the olden time, is again here to gladden.
us with its time-honored festivities, to
melt our hearts with charity for the
needy, and by reviving in us the Divine
attribute of Good will to man" bring
ing us nearer to God, the Father of us
all. At no time of the year are men so
forbearing, SO kind, so good-natured,
as during the Christmas holidays.
Hearts hardened by selfishness seem to
thaw under the genial ways of good
feeling which universally prevails at
this season, pursestrings are relaxed,
and old and young are gladdened by
unexpected gifts. The secret of true
happiness is readily learned in the
merry Christmas time; it is simply to
make others happy, and you will derive
happiness from contemplating their
delighted faces, and the reflection that
their pleasure is in a measure due to
your generosity and kindness. Let us
then resolve, since happiness is SO
easily attained, to do our utmost to
cheer the needy and distressed, that
one and all may enjoy the pleasures Of
"a merry Christmas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-20

shy and plunge again down there at the
railroad crossing: drove, feeling new
strength and purpose in life, new de-
sire for life itself. His heart fairly
ached with excess of ambition. Poor
heart! Sodowncast of late and warmed
only by the rose-dust resting always
above it.
His room was coy after the outer
keenness; he was glad to throw himself
upon the bed and cover his face, to
dream of her by snatches. Would the
time ever come when he might call her
to his arms? When the jewels she
wore, the rich clothing be through him
provided? And all might have been so
different but for the miserly old scoun-
drel who had robbed him with wanton
avidity. "Scoundrel! !" he said, through
his teeth. III ever came chance to re-
pay, vengeance would be sweet. But
the old villain would live on and pros
per, while he, he must even be shut out
from the light and love of her darling
face"
No! he would not grow bitter. She
loved him; she would be faithful. He
would win all or die-for her sake. He
would go back to the city in the morn
ing; his return ticket was already pur-
chased, and after paying his hotel
bill few pennies would remain.
He was just that poverty-stricken at
the present moment But Clarice
should never know what an effort he
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-20
The English Christmas.


The English Christmas tradition
makes good cheer the glory of the day.
Forty years ago, when Leech was be-
ginning his career, Kenny Meadows
was the character artist" Of the II
btstrdted London NelcS, and its chief
holiday pictures were drawn By him.
They were all scenes Of eating AMI
drinking, of games and iolity. The
were full of bottles and smoking bowls.
OF roast beef and plum-pudding and
minee-pie, of burning brandy and kiss
ing under the mistletoe "0ld Christ
mas" was represented as a flowing
bearded satyr crowned with ivy and
pouring huge tlagons of vine, or as
rollick'ng boon companion stretching
out one hand to the spectator over de-
canters and jugs and glasses, while the
other holds an open tankard. The
typical faces of the Christmas figures
We're those of the rnbicund middle class
John Bull, and his healthy daughter
gayly resisting the efforts of the young
soldier-Irving's Julia and the Captain
to draw her under the permissive
bough; or of the buxom chambermaid
and greedy children in frenzy of de-
light over the smoking plum pudding.
Christmas, according to those defect
able pictures was all guzzling and COB
bling, love-making and other blind
man's-buff; and as the reader of to-day
looks with amused curiosity at those
holiday sketches of yesterday, he, too,
like the stranger by the fire in Brace
bridge Hall, through ali the fun and
the feasting, hears the music of the old
Christmas song:
Twas Christmas broached the mghtiest ale,
Twas Christmas told the merriest tai:
Christmas gambol oft would cheer
The poor mans heart through half the year
This is the spirit of Dickens Christ
mas, and of Thackeray's, and. in 4 great
degree, of Irving's, touched in al of
them by the modern humanitarian sen
timent 1t is the traditional English
Christmas, when no man should go
hungry. For there is no JOY upon an
empty stomach-except, indeed, the
hin ecstasy of the starving saints in
old pictures, and they were already de
humanized This is o Christian truth
which asceticism has forgotten. To
identify squalor, emaciation, and de
NAL of all human delights with espe-
cial sanctity was to degrade the rich and
generous religious spirit which taught
that all the world is for mans benefit
and pleasure. 1t was George Herbert
of whom Richard Baxter said that he
sang as one whose business in this
world was most with God. and whose
beautiful lines,
Sweet day, SO COOL 50 calm, so bright,
The bridal Of the Garth and sky"
are as fresh as when they were written;
who also said.
For us the winds do blow.
The earth doth rest, heavens move ana fountains
flow;
Nothing we see but means our good,
As cur delight or our treasure;
The whole is either cupboard Of food,
Or cabinet Of pleasure"
Christianity does not decline any
wholesome use or beauty of the world,
and it would be sorry preacher in the
church EMPOWERED and scented with
Christmas greens who did not hold
that Christmas good cheer contemplates
body as well as soul. Geo. Nm Cur
It's, IN Hdrper'S Magazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-20
A Homemade Gift.

A Christmas gift of pretty table is
one that would be appreciated by al
most anybody, and very pretty and
even elegant one may be made at no
great expense. Have made at car
penter shop stand with square top
and with four small, straight legs:
cover the top and legs with royal blue
velvet or yelveteen; around the stand
put sort of valence or lambrequin
from eight to ten inches deep, and if
skilled in the needlework Of the day
work at intervals of five or six inches
a rose or bud. with slight stems and few
leaves, in the lovely ribbon embroidery
which makes so handsome an adorn-
ment and does not require so much
time and material as many other kinds
of embroidery. If you choose to have
low shelf on the table, that may be
covered with the velvet, but need not
be decorated. A soft pillow to match
this table is very effective. A square
of the royal blue velvet, with bunch
of roses and buds carelessly laid on, is
all that is required, and the cushion is
handsome if lined with satin, and needs
no cord or other finish at the edges
Neac York EUe1aing Post.
How MANY old recollections, and
how many dormant sympathies, does
Christmas time awaken.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-20

He tied the horse and stepped within
the shadow of the porch.
1T was so good of you," he said, $50
unspeakably good. / cannot thank you
enough"
1T was yon who were good" she an
swered gently, "to come as you have
done"
81 was glad to come, more glad than
| can tell, to find that you We're my
friend; that though all else were
changed, you were still the same.
81 want you to believe that" she put
in, eagerly.
81 do, | do" His voice trembled. In
all my toll, my disheartening luck, my
failures, / have thought of you as true,
steadfast. 1t has helped me,
Tears glistened in her eyes. Il am
glad if / have been of any little help,
she said, softly, cor comfort. And that
is what | wanted to say to You tonight
tonight Christmas eve it is, you
know; that l longed to help you in
word or deed, or both. That should
not, would not, disguise my friendship,
for that were dishonest 1t is true,
she hesitated; at is true that my
aunt"
"That your aunt dislikes me-" he
finished the sentence for her, and she
continued quickly:
"But she has been good to me
wonderfully good-for / am no kin of
hers; it would be heartless, wicked,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-12-20
irying'S Christmas.

When Irving was reproached for
describing an English Christmas which
he had never seen, he replied that,
although everything that he had
described might not be seen at any
single house, yet all of it could be seen
somewhere in England at Christmas
He might have answered, also, that the
spirit of what he had described was
visible everywhere in Christendom on
Christmas day.
Some say that ever gainst that eason comes
Wherein our Saviours birth is celebrated,
The bird of dawning singeth all night long;
And then, they say no spirit darcs stir abroad
The nights are wholesome then no planets
strike,
No fairy takes, nor witch hath power to charm,
So hallow d and so gracious i the time.
This is the Christmas sentiment Of to-
day, as it was of Shakespeare's time.
1t is the most human and kindly of
seasons, as fully penetrated and irradi-
ated with the feeling of human brother
hood, which is the essential spirit of
Christianity, as the month Of June with
sunshine and the balmy breath of roses.
Santa Claus coming down the chimney
loaded with gifts is but the symbol of
the gracious influence which al this
time descends from heaven into every
heart The day dawns with benedic-
ton; it passes in holiday happiness ;
and ends in soft and pensive regret. it
could not be the most beautiful of ;esti-
walls if it were doctrinal, or dogmatic,
or theological, or local 1t is a universal
holiday because it is the jubilee of a
universal sentiment, moulded only by a
new epoch, and subtly adapted to newer
forms of the old faith George ".
Curtis, IN HdYpe1's Magazine.