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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01
Lowell Mill.Girls. Old STYLE.

TIE home life of the mill girls as I
Knew it in my mothers family was nearly
like this: Work began at o'clock ON
summer mornings, and at daylight in the
winter. Breakfast was eaten by lamp
light, during the cold weather in sum-
mer, an interval of half an hour was al
lowed for it, between and o'clock.
The time given for the noon meal was
from half to three-quarters of an hour.
The only hours of leisure were from half
past or to 10 in the evening, the mills
closing little earlier on Saturdays. 1t
was an imperative regulation that lights
should be out at TO- During those two
evening hours, when it was too cold for
the girls to sit In their own rooms, the
dining-room was used for sitting-room
where they gathered around the tables,
and sewed, and read, and wrote, and
studied. 1t seems wonder, to look
back upon it, how they accomplished so
much as they did, in their limited allow
ance of time. They made and mended
their own clothing, often doing good
deal of unnecessary fancy work besides.
They subscribed for periodicals; took
books from the Libraries went to sing
| certs and lectures watched at night by
sick girls bedside, and did double work
for her in the mill, if necessary and on
Sundays they we're at church, not differ
ing in appearance from other we'll
dressed and decorous young women.
Strangers who had been sitting beside
them in house of worship were often
heard to ask, on coming out, "But
where were the factory girls 2"
Lowell was eminently a church going
place and the hush of the old-fashioned
Sabbath had there a peculiar charm, by
contrast with the weekday noise The
mill-girls not only cheerfully paid their
pew-rents, but gave their earnings to be
built into the walls of new churches, as
the population increased. Their contri-
buttons to social and foreign charities also
were noticeably liberal. What they did
for their own Misunderstanding little
sister at school, sending brother to col
lege, lifting the burden of homestead
debt from parents old age-was done
SO frequently and so quietly as to pass
without comment. Their independence
was as marked as their generosity. While
they were ready with sisterly help for
one another whenever it was needed,
nothing would have been more intolera-
BILE to most of them than the pauper
spirit into which women who look to re-
latlves or friends for support SO easily
subside. Perhaps they erred in the di-
rection of too resolute self-reliance.
That trait, however, is a part of the
common New England inheritance and
there was, indeed, nothing peculiar
about the Lowell mill-girls, except that
they were New England girls of the
older and harder stock. Lacy Larcon,
az the atlantic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01
Turf and Horse Notes.

4 Another rival of Maud S. and Jay
Eye-see has sprung up in horse owned
by Mr.. keenan,, of New York. This
animal trotted a mile in PAL in race
at Fleetwood Park, a day or two ago.
and his owner is anxious to match him
for any amount against the Wisconsin
flyer
Mr.. Cases famous horses, Jay-Eye-
See and Phallis, have arrived home
from Chicago, in charge of Ed. Bither.
They will be stabbed in Racine all VIM
ter. All the engagements of this sea
son have been filed, and the horses,
though looking as fresh and healthy as
they did when they left in the spring,
have done a big seasons work and will
not be trotted in public again until
next year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01
WerIey.

The difficulty between the town of
Mt. Ida and the G. & n. w. R'y, con-
corning certain right-of-way, has not
yet been satisfactorily adjusted. MIR.
Starin, the Company's agent, held a
conference with our town board on Fri
day last and we are informed by the
chairman Mr.. Arnold that the settle
ment is yet embryo. There was con-
siderable discussion on the subject last
winter and some very fine points are in
volved. We give the Board credit for
working faithfully in the interest of the
town.
Mr., Charles Croft who left our neigh
borhood last spring and located at Kali
nut Grove, Minnesota, has returned for
visit with friends and relatives here
abouts, he expresses himself rs well
pleased with his new home although he
had the misfortune to lose his hay.
Stables, and other out-buildings by
prairie lire Just before he left home
Charley is a whole-souled fellow, and
his many friends are glad to see his
genial coontenance among them again.
Mrs. c. w. Smith and children, have
been visiting the past week with her
mother Mrs. Wells, OF Mt. Hope.
David Goodell and family are enroute
from Kansas to their old home near
Werley. Dave is a good neighbor and
we are glad he is coming back.
G.. REEN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01
Death of Cyrus Sargent.


The report was received in this city
Monday evening that on that day Mr..
Cyrus Sargent. one of the wealthest
and best known men in Grant county,
fell off a load of hay on his farm about
one and a half miles west of Blooming
ton, breaking his neck and killing him
almost instantly. But little confidence
was placed in the rumor at first in this
city, owing to the meagre information
received, but fuller and later reports
on Tuesday confirmed them. Mr..
Sargent's history is in a great measure
the history of the west part of Grant
county, with which he has been identi-
fled, and where he has resided over
thirty years. He was born in Ludlow,
Vermont, in 1911 and was about Y
years OF age. Was a son of John and
Mary Sargent, and emmigrated to Grant
county in 1852 and has resided on his
farm near Bloomington ever since He
was one of the largest landowners and
farmers in Wisconsin, owning about
one hundred farms. besides large tracts
of land in Iowa and California. He
was also large stock owner in tie
Bloomington Fire Insurance Company,
and his wealth is variously estimated
at from 100000 to $1,000, 900, while
some parties who claim to have good
reasons for knowing, estimate his
wealth above the latter sum. Several
years ago he went to Vermont after his
sister and nephew, who kept house for
him up to about year ago when his
sister died, and bis nephew died short
time afterward. Three neices and one
brother are the only known relatives
who survive him. Mr. Sargent was an
exemplary, honest man and amassed his
large fortune by strict attention to bust
ness and economy. He never held
any Office although repeatedly urged
to do so by his neighbors and fellow
citizens. He is a man who will be miss
ed from the walks of life and circles in
which he moved, Us he was broad
minded and close student and although
not member of any church, he gener-
ally attended the Congregational, and
contributed we'll toward its support.
He manifested special interest in pub
lie schools and education generally, not
outstanding he never married or had
any one dependent on him.
Arrangements for the funeral have
been deferred until his brother is heard
from and his wishes in the matter
are made known
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01
Burglary at Bloomington.

On Friday night the Goth inst, burg
lars effected an entrance into Osborne
y Cobb 5 store at Bloomington, by way
of the cellar, and stole an overcoat
belonging to the clerk and riiled the
safe of about $500 in money. The lob
was very cleverly done and evidently by
hands experienced in that business.
They cut the heel part of of boot and
put it on the handle of the safe, which
was one of the Boards Bros, manufac-
ture, then with bar they pried the
handle out of the safe door. and filled
the hole with powder and blew the door
apart, having in the meantime taken
the precaution to carefully cover the
safe in order to deaden the sound
Having secured the money they threw
out draft for Sl3 and other valu-
able papers, disturbing nothing else in
the store. On the same night presum-
ably by the same party, horse was
stolen from Mr.. Schultz, proprietor OF
the creamery. As soon rs the burglary
was discovered. about eight O'Clock
Saturday morning, Officer Carroll was
At once put ON the scent and aided by
the light rain that had fallen during the
night, succeeded in tracking him as
far as the farm of William Knox. near
Mount Ida, where the horse was found.
He had evidently ridden until daylight
when he turned the horse loose. and
started for the bluffs Of Green River.
During that afternoon suspicious
( looking stranger, who in all probability
was the burglar, was seen bv several
persons making his way on foot north,
toward the Wisconsin river. Sheriff
Rewey and Deputy Richards were tele-
| graphed for and started in hot pursuit.
( but with what result is not vet known.
( He is described as being Young man
of medium size. and when last seen was
carrying an oyercoat and budget tied
! up in a white cloth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

Mr.. PLrNY F. WHITcoMB, a we'll
known resident of this town, died az his
home near this city on the 18th inst.
aged nearly fifty-six years Few men
were better known or more respected
than him. He came from Cortland
county, n. Y. to this county in 1928.
and has resided near this city ever since
having been engaged in farming and
working at his trade as shoemaker.
Few men appreciated the HERALD more
than he and our paper was the better
for the many timely clippings and sug-
gestions his wel'-store1 mind fur
nished us.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

We publish this week the prospectus
of the Century and st. Nicholas maya
zines, which present rich and varied
table of contents for 1884. The popu-
larity of these two great magazines, st.
Nicholas being especially adapted to
the youth, is unrivaled. The serials in
the Century, which have attracted such
widespread attention in the past will
be continued, and both magazines will
be as interesting and instructive as
ever in the year to come
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01
Another River Railroad.

The mysterious survey which has been
going on of late along the Wisconsin
side of the Mississippi river, about
which speculation has been rife for some
time past is referred to at length in the
Dubuque Herald of Sunday last. from
which we quote as follows; 1.-The mys-
terious survey now being made along
| the Wisconsin side of the river, men
ton of which was made in the columns
of this paper few days since, turns out
to be survey for proposed new route
from East Dubuque to St. Paul. A
gentleman who arrived IN this city yes
terday stated that large railroad meet
ing was held at Potosi, Wisconsin, Fri
day evening, and was addressed by the
right-of-way agent for the Winona,
Alma and Northern railroad. A num-
Der of posters scattered throughout
Cassville, Wisconsin. yesterday an
nounced that's meeting would be held
in the town hall at that place last
evening.
1.-The surveyors, some nine in number,
started from the draw-brldge in East
Dubuque, and yesterday had arrived as
far as Potosi. The right-of-way agent
is following up the surveyors, and a
number of farmers along the route OF
the proposed new road have in their pos
session contracts with the Winona, AL
ma and Northern railroad, granting to
this company a right of way strip
through their farms one hundred feet.
wide. The agent is a shrewd business
man, and spoke for two hours at the
meeting in Potosi Friday. He stated
that the proposed road would surely be
constructed, and that as soon as the
survey is made and the right of way
procured the location and construction
will follow. The enterprise, according
to the statement of the right-of-way
agent, is backed by ample capital, and
route along the east bank of the river
has been favorably considered for q
number of years.
whether the proposed new road is to
be continuation of the Illinois Central
or the Chicago u Northwestern we dc
not definitely know. But those who
profess to know say that it is scheme
to get into the great Minneapolis and
st. Paul railroad pool. BY continuing
the route along the east bank of the
river from East Dubuque to St. Pau
the Illinois Central would have an all
line from st. Paul to New Orleans.
Alma is a small town opposite Winona,
and from the name assumed by the
mysterious company we would infer
that the proposed new road would eros,
the river at Alma. We hope to have
more information concerning the pro
posed railroad in short time"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

AN INVENTOR proposes to make ma
chine gear wheels of raw buffalo hide
by cementing and pressing together as
many layers as are required for the
breadth of the wheel. The blanks thus
prepared are cut to form the teeth in
the usual manner with suitable tools.
The advantages claimed are, smooth
and noiseless action at very high speeds
and greater durability without lubrica-
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01
Stone & Hassell.
Free! Free! Free!

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 It's most wonderful
healing powers. BY calling on Stone &
Hassell druggists, you can obtain 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, 1883-11-01
BuckIen's Arnica Salye. The gres

bhckiehfs Arnica Saiye. Inc great
est medical wonder of the world. War.
ranted to speedily cure Burns, Bruises,
Cuts, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
Cancers, Piles, Chlblains, Corns, Tet-
ter, Chapped Hands, and all skin erup-
tons, guaranteed to cure in every in
stance, or money refunded. IS cents
per box. For sale by Stone & Hassell
1Sml2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

In the world. Sample free of charge
Call at Stone & Hassell's drug store,
and get a sample bottle of Browns Elk
pectorant free of charge. 1t cures
Coughs, Hoarseness, Whooping Cough
and Consumption in its earliest stages.
1t is a 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 S100. For sale by
40-45-Y-1 Stone & Hassel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

THE Good Templars Lodge of this
city at their regular meeting last Tues.
day evening, chose the following per.
sons to serve as officers for the ensuing
quarter: Emma Spra9ue, w. c. T.;
Clara Barstow, w. V. T.; Mrs Mary
Barber, w. Chap; Allie Whitcomb, w.
Sec'y; Mrs. w. Barlow, w. f. Sec'y:
Il. A. Watkins, w. T.; Howard Rhodes.
w, NJ; Fannie Barber, w |. g.; G. A.
Dnrand. w. 0. G.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01
NIL. Hone.

Passed to ''that bourne from which
no traveller ere returns" on the morn
ing of October 8th, Wesley Crow, who
had reached the ripe age of 6l years.
The incidents in the life of this old
gentleman, and the places that have
been his home are alike, numerous and
varied. He was born in Orange county,
Ind, and while yet mere boy emil
grated to Chicago. Ill. About 81 years
ago he fousd his way to the then, active
little mining village of Fairplay, in the
lower portion of this county, and en-
gagged in the main business of the dav,
at that place, which was working in the
lead mines. A few years later found
him at Fennimore a ''tller of the soil. y
He was also known as one of the older
citizens of Mt. Hope, having come into
this Immediate vicinity 10 years ago.
About eleven years ago, the death of
his first wife occurred leaving large
family of children, and of these, only
three are now living, all men, and now
having families of their own Two
years after losing his wife, he was mar
ried to Mrs. Mahala Cartwright, who,
without other children, remains his
present widow. AT their home there
now lives an adopted daughter, whom
benevolent spirit prompted them to
raise from infancy, although the mem
bers of the family were considered nu-
merous Mr.. Crow had been member
of the Methodist church for over 80
years, and the consistency of his pro-
fession was clearly shown in his readi-
ness to submit to the call of the Dread
Messenger Medical skill and tender
nursing it was found, would both prove
unavailing and he knew that the time
was approaching when it would be right
to call them together,
ITO hear his last and solemn charge
Ere Death should set his soul at large"
The deceased was an earnest member
of the order of Odd Fellows, holding a
membership in the Lincoln Lodge, in
the village of Mt. Hope, for about thir-
teen years; and through the somewhat
protracted illness, the times of watching
and sympathizing visits from those of
whom he was entitled to receive these
| things, rs well as kind attentions from
immediate neighbors, were all pleas
antly received and duly appreciated
The funeral services occurred on We'd
nesday, October 18th, under the aus
pieces of the Lodge OF Odd Fellows.
The funeral sermon was preached at
Shady Dell school house by Rev. Valen-
tine Borah, from which place the
Brethren accompanied the remains
to the cemetery about fourlmiles north
of Fennimore Center, near the Rock
school house, where now rests all that
| is mortal of one who was good man,
a useful citizen, and esteemed by all
who knew him. RETLAw.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

The shipments Of cattle and produce
from our home markets for the week
ending Wednesday Oct. 81, were as
follows: Hogs. IL cars; cattle, Z cars:
hoops, ! car; butter, $500 lbs; eggs,
1920 BIS; aud tallow, 9235 Ms.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

RHEUMATISM, disordered blood, general
debility, aud many chronic diseases pro-
nounced incurable, are often relieved by
Browns Iron Bitters.
HUNTSVILLE, ALA-Dr.J.C c. Spotswood
says: Il highly recommend Browns Iron
Bittcrs for dyspepsia, rheumatism, and
general debility"
FAIRFIELD. IowA-Dr. J. L. Meyers says:
Browns Iron Bitters is the best iron pre-
paration have ever known in my thirty
years of practice
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01
Eartllnnakes in SMYRNA.

LONDON, Oct. 2S.-There are renew
ais of the earthquake under the eastern
end of the Mediterranean, mourning an
extensive loss of life and property.
Smyrna had been warned in time and
the people We're prepared to escape, SO
that the loss of life was small, but the
loss Of property is very heavy
The walls. which have stood since the
Crusade, were thrown down, the an
cient aqueduct was destroyed and the
mosques and churches ruined. The
people are panic-stricken and the town
is temporarily almost deserted. The in
habitants are camping on the frontier.
1t is said that in some of the smaller
towns the loss of life has been very
great.
The 4Egean Sea was agitated in many
places.
The shocks have been felt in Greece,
and at Capauyoila 10 persons are re-
ported as having been hurt.
ATHENS, Oct. 2S.-The Turkish Gov
ernor of the province has refused to al
low the Greek Government to land food
and other supplies at Chesme, town
with Greek population, recently de-
wasted by the earthquakes. The Greek
Government has determined to make a
direct appeal to the powers, and serious
complications may arise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

THE regular meeting of the Board of
Education was held, Tuesday evening.
Report of the Principal was received
and filed. Three more seats were or.
dered for the chapel. more black board
surface and new ink-wells were also or
dereti
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

Having just returned from the city
with fine and carefully selected stock
of Fall and Winter goods | am now
prepared to offer Bargains for the next
thirty days, in the way of Ladies, Gents
and chldren's underwear, Hosiery.
Dress and Shifting fiannels, Dress Goods
of all grades, Jersey Jackets. Cloaks
and Dolmans, Knit Hoods and Jackets,
Boots and Shoes. Hats and Caps.
Don't forget the place, east side of
Madison St, opposite Court House,
Lancaster.
n. b am paying the highest price
for Butter and Eggs, that the Chicago
market will Justify, part cash paid if
desired Be sure and call on me before
you sell. Respectfully,
tf32 G. r. THOMAS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing
between F. B. Calls and VIM. McCord,
is this day dissolved by mutual consent
The business will be carried on by VIM
McCord. All persons knowing them
selves indebted to the late firm will
please call and settle up.
WIN. McCoRD,
34w2 +. b. CALLS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

The street lamps were placed in po-
sition last Thursday and are greatly
admired and appreciated by all. The
Mayor and Council are deserving of no
little praise for their prompt and gen
erous action in the matter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

STREET. Commissioner Langridge is
building a new plank walk in front of
DR.. BARRIERS houses on Dewey street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

MEssRs ZEIGLER & Co. have Just fin
ished the tin roofing on the new Horst
mann House. Sash has also been plac-
ed in the window frames and the build
ing is now in the hands of the plas-
terers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

The shooting match at Platteville on
Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.
drew together large number of the
best crack shooters in these parts and
was withal, one OF the most successful
and holly contested shooting matches
ever held in the county. The visiting
sportsmen speak in terms of praise of
Platteville's hospitality. A large num-
Der were in attendance and much in
tereSt was manifested throughout. The
prominent crack shooters from abroad
were p. ID. Taylor, of Brodhead. Wis,
who won the citizens purse of $50.
+. p. Stannard. Milton. Wis, j. n.
Breed, La Crosse; Mr.. Williams,
Monroe; Samuel J. Cox, Dubuque. la.
Chas. Peacock. Potosi; L. Hugal.
Darlington. Lancaster was represent
ed by Messrs Leroy aud James Kill
bourne and l.. w. Boughton, the latter
of whom entered the contest, and as
usual carried off his share of the
prizes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01
Legal Notices.


ESTATE-WRisHr GREENWOOD, Deceased.
state Of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice Is hereby given. that at the speeiaI
November term OF the county court, TO be held In
sna Tor said county at the court house in the city
OF Lancaster in said county on the
SECoNDTUEsDAYo OF NOVEMBER A ID. 1888
nelng the 18th day of November, 1888, the follow
ing matter viii be heard and considered:
Inc application of James Miller for the ap-
Rontment OF an administrator OF the estate Of
wright Greenwood, late of the town OF Hazel
Green, IN said county. deceased.
By order OF the Court
VIM. McGoNIGAL Judge.
Dated Septemher &c. 1sSa saws
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

BE watchful against taking cold dur
ing the sudden weather changes, incl
dent TO this season of the year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

The County Board of Supervisors
will hold its annual session, commence
ing November 18th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

THE fifth regular session Of the
Southwestern Wisconsin Medical AS
ISOLATION will be held at Lone Rock,
Wis. Wednesday and Thursday. Nov
amber y and p. 1888, commencing
at 10 o'clock. a. N. on Wednesday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-01

STREET Bros, MARSHALL & Co.
have been receiving large shipments
of wood by rail from Minneapolis.