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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-29
AN AMERICAN INSTITUTION.
The Origin and History of the National
Thanksgiving.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
Thanksgiving is now observed as a national
holiday. 1t is peculiarly American, EN-
phatically New England institution, 1t had
it's birth in our trouble and distress, when
bare handful of men had passed few months
on the rock-b bound coast of New England
and when, indeed, there was little to be
thankful for; and now, in our prosperity,
when the nation spans continent, we show
our respect and remembrance by an observ-
ance of the day.
Not that the idea of giving thanks origi-
mated with the Puritan who had successfully
harvested twenty acres of corn and few
bushels Of beans Oh, no. the idea of thanks
giving is as old as history itself. The Feast
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-29

At the close of a yearsof bountful harvests of
general good health and of private and public
prosperity, it is becoming that the people of the
State should publicly manifest their gratitude to
Almighty God and solicit a continuance of His
Astounding goodness and mercy;
Therefore, ], Albert G. Porter, Governor of
Indiana, do hereby appoint Thursday, the 29th
inst, as day of thanksgiving and prayer, and
do recommend TO the people its general and rev.
eTent observance.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand at Indianapolis, this 18th day of Novem-
ber 1883, ALBERT G. PORTER
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-29
A Thanksgiving Tragedv.


James sat down TO eat his dinner
On bright THANKSGIVING day,
And he murmured. 81 will tackle
Everything that comes my way"
"James," his mother gently warned hin
James, you mustn't eaf too much;
You Will find it dangerous business
Eating turkey, quail, ami such"
James paid no attention to her
Save To give a passing frown.
Bnt continued doing business
Putting all the VianGs down;
NrnisOn, partridge. duck and rabbit
Lobster, goose, and chicken pie,
Salads, sauces, entrees, vanished
In the twInkling of an eye.
Come, my son." exclaimed his father
'Gou have eaten quite enough
Or Non'H catch dreadful colo,
Filling up 0u such rich stuff"
Al! IN vain; his heir apparent
Would not listen unto him,
But continued mdsticating-
Naughty, foolish, silly JIM
Bigger, bigger grew his stomach
Filled with pies and cakes and meat
R0under, fuller, tighter, piumper-
Sill he did not cease 10 eat.
When at last appeared the pudding,
James INDUCED a smOthered gTOan
Darling. are You sicG2" his mother
Qnerled in an anxious tone.
Then the foolish little fellow
Placed one hand upon his head
And the other on his stomach
GOSH" he feebly. family said,
Papa FASTENED for he doctor,
Mamma shrieked and tore her hair
But, before assistance reached him,
James had climbed the golden stair
For there came loud explosion,
RenulnG foolish James asunder--
Filled too full Of fOothsOme VIands,
He had bursted ali to thunder!
And for several weeks they labored
Ere enOugh of Jam : WIS found
To Hdorn modest corner
In the family burying-ground.
Eial,t
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-29
D"inties for the Thanksgiving Table.

New York Evening Post
Terrapn stew holds high place in the
THANKSGIVING dinner Southern terrapin
cost Sl2 dozen; small shells are 50 and dia-
mond backs S3G dozen. Frog legs, 50 cents
pound. Goldfish tongues II cents a pound
Nhitebait, 10 cents a pound Dressed cells
are 20 cents. Live Holsters bring 10 cents q
pound.
Grouse sells at IS cents pound; quail,
So. 80 a dozen; cartridges $50 pair; wood
cock, 81 ? pair; English snipe, s. a dozen;
plover also. So; Holland ducks, 81 pair; red
heads s. pair; canvas back $3.50 a pair;
rabbits, 70 cents per pair
Apples are selected for the table, the
dozen Newton n;,,nins Gfs1r,, s,ocLi -
cents dozen. The best pears in the market
are the winter Nellis, which sell for 81 a
dozen. Hot-house mushrooms cost 81 p q
quart
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-29

Inc Black well Durham Tobacco Company, of
North Carolina, have bought from the khedivs
tue right I" paint their trade mark, picture Of
The buI, on one of the pyramids at Egypt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25
DIED.


In Rockville. Sunday, Jan. 81. Mrs. Amy Eddey
in the S3rd year of her age. Mrs. Eddy was born
in Cornwall, England, and came to this country
at an early date. coming straight TO Wisconsin.
She was one of the Oldest settlers in that part
of the county.
In Woodman, December 80, 1892. Mrs. Martha
Faris. aged 50 years. Deceased was the mother
of james A.. Faris, formerly of Woodman. now
OF Moody county, Dakota.
In Cassyille, December 2S, 1882. Laura May, cid
est daughter of Jacob and Mary L.. Remy, aged
Is years, / month and 10 days.
From early childhood Laura loved to attend
the Sunday school and enjoyed reading the Bible.
She has enjoyed the conversation and prayers Of
Christian people, and before death she was able
to trust Christ and all doubt fled, the light filed
her so1l and JOY took the place Of sadness. Tho
she knew death was at the door. she sang much,
talked cheerfully of Heaven, and smiled while all
around her wept, and entreated them TO be of
good cheer for she was going home. She ex.
horted all who came in to meet her in Heaven.
The sting Of Death was taken away. and the
child Of fifteen years fell asleep as calmly and
as satisfied as the oldest saint-thanks IS be to
God, who giveth us the victory, through our Lord
Jesus Christi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25
Jan. II.

The weather for a few days the past
week has been colder than a rich rela-
ton when you ask him for a favor, and
the thermometer has been the lowest
thing in town, with, perhaps, the excep-
ton of the spirits of those who chat to"
buy eggs at rs cents per dozen.
Many of our people went to Galena,
Saturday night, and ''took in the
Camilla Urso'' entertainment.
Ed. O'Neill, our Recommendations,
has purchased the Faherty homestead,
and will continue to occupy it as q resi-
dence.
John Saundry, for many years a resi-
dent of this place, has bought a farm at
Old Wine, Iowa, and in company with
his family left for their new home, on
Wednesday last, by which act we lose
good citizens.
I. G. Thompson has been ''tooting
his bazoo' in Shullsburg, the past ten
days. In other words, selling a stock
of goods at auction.
Gus. V. Chandler, who was called
home from Dakota to attend the funeral
of his father, returned to that place a
few days ago.
Roy Williams will go to Sioux Falls,
ID. T., next week, to look after his land
interests there.
Thomas Mayor, formerly of this place,
but now of Britt, Iowa, stopped off to
see the boys, on his road back from Mil
waukee, where he has been with several
carloads of cattle.
Mrs. Lennie (nee) Harris, of Belmont,
is visiting with her parents, at the Har-
ris homestead.
johnson Stephens, who was taken
suddenly i'll last week, we are glad to
note, is recovering.
Willard Eastman, of Cobb, Wis, is
visiting his parents in this place.
Master Barnie Mcconnell entertained
about thirty of his little friends, in right
royal style, OF Wednesday last, it being
his sixth birthday.
Crawford's store building has lately
been new-ceiled and fixed up, prepara-
tory to being occupied by Ed. O'Neill.
Mrs. James Birkett and daughter Ina
and sol Harry returned, last week,
from Ashton, Illinois, where they have
been renewing acquaintance.
VIII. johnson. who has been spending
the past two weeks at Anamosa, Iowa,
has returned to again enter school.
think that old question of why do
Isit me down and weep?' has never been
satisfactorily answered, and | believe l
have the answer-It's because we have
To pay from rs to 80 cents for poor but
ter, and then have it weighed by Troy
weight.
/ would write you a poem on Beau
tiful Snow" ''Gentle Spring. and
when the Flowers Come Again." but
life is too short. PERRY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25
Some One Said.

Zone should not know they have a
stomach" SO far as feeling is concerned;
but once the Liver becomes deranged
disasters come not singly.l Every
body has Dyspepsia in some form,
seyen-tenths of all sickness is caused
by too much bile-not enough bile-too
much bile in the blood, not enough ac-
tivity of the Liver, etc.
Regulate all this internal trouble.
Regain pure, enjoyable, jubilant health
with that grand prescription. Zopesa.
At least try a Toe sample of Stone &
Hassell. 45w4
Must say it's the incest thing lever
used for the teeth and BREATH SAYS
every one having tried "Teaberry,n the
new toilet gem. Is and so cents at
Stone & Hasselr's. 45w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

A GOOD work has been done by Prof.
Wood in the public schools of this city
in instituting a fire drill among the
scholars. Children are proyerbially apt
to be seized by panic in the event of any
sudden accident and it is to remedy this
that the drill was inaugurated by the
Professor. AT certain tap of the bell all
the children sieze their books, step into
their proper places and march out of
the building. One day recently, as a
test of their proficiency, the bell was
struck when the scholars were least ex-
pecting it and the building was emptied
in two minutes. 1t has been assumed
by some that the institution of the drill
was caused by a fear that the building
was in danger of catching fire. This the
Professor informs us is a baseless sup
position. The drill was commenced in
accordance with q knowledge of the
peculiarities of children and a desire to
remove the danger of a panic should
there be occasion for their vacating the
school building at any time, in case of
fire or other eminent danger. Fire drill
should always be made part of the pro-
gramme in every school where any large
body of scholars are eongregated to-
pcther.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25
The Monthly Market.

At a meeting of the Committee held
at the Court House on Saturday last, the
folio wing rules were adopted for the
better regulation of the Market.
The Market to be held as heretofore,
on the last Saturday of every month, and
to commence at / O'clock with the sale of
any common thing which the auctioneer
may think best to start on, he first to
lead to the attendants the list of every
thing, and of all horses and stock offer
ed for sale on that day,
At 2 O'Clock commence the auc-
ton sale of horses to be continued with
all other stock until sold. To conclude
with the sale of things which may be
left after the first hour.
The owner or his agent of any kind
of property put up at auction is to have
one bid on it, and any sold on 'by bids
the owner Thereof to pay full fees.
Mr.. II. Keenc and Mr.. C. Knapp
have been appointed A~uctioneers for
the market. The latter, who lives in
Lancaster, will also act as Superinten-
dent, and to whom all persons having
property for sale can give in a list.
and make arrangements with him for
advertising the same in the newspapers,
and which the committee strongly rec
commend.
Mr.. c. Knapp has also agreed to
furnish a yard, to be known as the
Market Yard into which all horses
and other stock are to be put. SO
thatthe owners may first have an oppor-
tunity to sell the same at private sale;
and also to allow any person purchas-
ing in either way the privilege of leav-
ing the property in the yard, and to
have a reasonable time to take it away.
For the use of the yard a small fee win
be charged.
The committee believe that by these
new arrangements the market-now
well patronized-will continue to grow
in Importance and popularity.
L. HOLLOWAY,
w. 7. RowDEN,
w. P. STONE,
III. AUSTIN,
c. LANDGRIpGE.
Jan. l4th. 5. FARNswoRTH.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

Our town has been unusually quiet
since the Holidays and all kinks of bust
ness is progressing in a quiet way.
Christmas passed off merrily. The
Masons had their installation supper as
usual and had an exceedingly good time;
with the exception of a few, who got
offended at our hot el keeper, which. it
appears on inquiry, to have been I'M
founded and TO have been magnitied to
the utmost extent by the few.
New Year came, and we had a splen-
did dance. given by A. Ishmacl; supper
was served by Geo. Selleck, and was
excellent and very bounteous, and
would have passed off very agreeabl Y
indeed, but for a few ..bloods'' from
the country who got, a the saying is,
pretty full' in the morning and had
some difficulty in the saloon, which led
to a street encounter whore a half doz-
en- knock downs and as many bloody
noses Strengthened matters out to the
satisfaction of all concerned. Where
were u peace officers? Where were
those that have been so ready to COM
plain, and have the law put into force
heretofore:
Some OF our better citizens have met
together and started a Good Templars
lodge, which, for the short time it has
been running, has done a considerable
good. They notified u honorable
Town Board, that gambling, selling
liquor to minors and keeping open
saloons and places of business on Sun
day must be stopped. And with heavy
hearts the Board said it would have to
be done. There were some sharp points
in law hat had not been fully under
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

stood by the Board and peace officers
TIL just about that time. So the musi-
cal sound of ''keno'i is heard no more
In the land, and the minor has to quench
his thirst with water, and Sunday is as
quiet as a calm after q storm at sea.
Mr.. X s. Morse, our Postmaster. has
been quite sick since the HOLIDAYS. but
we are glad to see him once more at
his post of duty looking quite well again.
There is but little sickness in town at
present, owing in part, / presume to
the presence of our uuuch esteemed
friend Dir. III.
Messrs j.. II. Mccoy andJ. Wright, of
Lancaster was in town last week buy
ing some very fine cattle, making their
headquarters at the Beetown house
while in town. Judging from the bust
ness appearance of these young men
they have a bright future before them.
1t is with sorrow that / note the
taking of our old friend, Ostrander, to
the County Farm, but in all probability
the old man will be better off there this
cold winter.
Our people were called upon to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Wright, wife
of William Wright, commonly known
as Uncle Billy Wright. Mrs. Wright
lived to a good old age, in the cares
and trials of this life.
That sleighing party hat left town
Saturday night for a pleasure trip to
Lancaster enjoyed the ride very much,
especially the tip-over. Charley, you
must attend better to your lines; one or
two tip-overs will do, but to make a
business oft, looks as though there were
something TO draw your attention from
your horses.
Jan. II.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25
The Best Cough Medicine

In the world. Sample free of charge
Call at Stone & Hassell's drug store,
and get a sample bottle of Browns Ex-
%pectorant free of charge. 1t cures
Coughs, Hoarseness, Whooping Cough
and Consumption in its earliest stages.
tits 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 S1.00. For sale by
40-45-y-1 Stone & Hassell.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25
Free! Free! Free!

A new discover 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 d
Hassell druggists, you ear 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, 1883-01-25

WE don't know what the Colorado
folks will do with Judge Mills if he is
ever so imprudent as to venture within
their power. Not but the Judge is fully
impressed with the dash and enterprise
of the centennial state but he cannot
resist the temptation to tell a good story.
His latest is an illustration of the course
sometimes ~involuntarily taken by the
blind goddess in that country. AS the
Judge tells the story q certain politi-
clan was fortunate enough to be elected
as police magistrate in one of the grow
ing cities. Hardly had he become ac-
customed to the hard spots in the wool
sack before the police made a raid on q
d~isorderly house and the inmates, to the
number of several score, together with
their friends, were hurried down before
the new judge, who, big with his new
found dignity, beamed down on them
with a whole law library in his look.
Still, this being his first case, he was
anything but settled in his mind as to
the true course of procedure. The
policemen gave in their complaint and
stood ready to escort the trembling
wretches to a dungeon vile. His Honor
began to feel more worried. He had
many a time run a caucus and was we'll
acquainted with the machinery of poll
teal gatherings generally, but when
itcome to running a court that was en-
tirely out of his line. However some
thing had to be done. The prisoners
and officers were waiting, the former
with dread and the latter with expect
ancy. So summoning up his most
magisterial look the Judge, cried "Gen-
tlemen, you have heard the motion that
these people be committed to Jail; as
many of you as are in favor of the
motion signify it by saying aye" AS
constituent kept the officers of the law
dumb. Contrary minds no." By this
time the crowd had "caught on and "a
numbering Nor went up. 1.-The mo-
ton is not carried continued his honor
blandly. land the prisoners will be dis
charged" The court room was cleared
Immediately.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

THE ice harvest has commenced and
loads of the frozen crop have been pass
ing through the streets for some time.
The ice thus far has been cut on Grant
and furnishes fine, clear blocks, about
ten inches in thickness. The recent
cold snap will serve to increase this con-
siderably.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

THE Common Council of Platteville
has instructed the Marshal to see that
the sidewalks in that city are cleared of
snow. When will Lancasterfollow suitp
If parties have not time or inclination
to do the work themselves, there are
plenty of laboring men who would be
glad to find employment in that way.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

NOTWITHSTANDING the trains are
forced to succumb to the effects of the
cold and snow, the stages are running
regularly. No matter what the temper
ature, the Platteville. Bloomington and
Potosi lines make their time right along.
The drivers are entitled to much credit
for their pluckiness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

AIARGE crowd excitedly following a
man up the street led the reporter to
rush madly after under the supposition
a murder had been committed or a
lynching matinee was up for a dress re-
hersal. Inquiry disclosed the fact that
it was only a farmer with a dozen of
fresh eggs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25
Choice Line # Perfumes.

just received at Jones & Bryan's a
full line of the latest and finest perfumes
known TO the trade. In two ounce
bottles, the nattiest out, or in bulk.
Call and examine when you wish any
thing exceedingly fine. 45w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25
SI.OO Saved.

BY getting your photographs at the
city gallery Bloomington. Photographs
$500 per dozen, give me a call. All
work warranted.
45w4 G. A. CORNISH.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25
OATS! Oats ,

am buying Oats as heretofore at the
old and reliable Warehouse on Grant
river, Potosi landing, and am paying
the highest market price.
JAMES Rowan g. r. II. KENpRIcK,
ATT Buyers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25
T, y, BALDWIN.

In the spring of 1870 Mr.. l.. Hollo-
way and T. F. Baldwin entered into the
hardware business under the firm name
of Holloway & Baldwin. Anew months
later Mr.. Holloway's interest was pur-
chased by mis- brother Mr.. j. c. Hollo-
way who in turn disposed of his share to
the Junior member of the firm a short
time afterwards and the name was
changed to the above under which it
has been known for so many years past.
Since his assuming the business reins
alone Mr.. Baldwin has controlled a
goodly share of the trade in his line
which he still retains as a well merited
tribute to his business integrity and
square dealing. Business for the year
past has been fair.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

THE highways in many spots were
badly drifted by the recent storms and
those who had the hardihood to venture
out during the cold snap had hard work
getting through.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

IT will be noticed, in the news from
Bloomington, that Messrs. Woodhouse
& BARLEY will occupy the building of
Humphrey & Clark, and continue the
banking business in that village. Both
the gentlemen comprising the firm are
well and favorably known to the resi-
dents of West Grant, and the knowledge
begets a confidence that will undoubt-
eddy make the firm decidedly popular
in that section. They have the best
wishes of THE HERALD for success in
the new enterprise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

A SERIES of revival meetings was
opened at the Methodist church Monday
evening and will continue throughout
the week. The pastor Mr.. Dockham
is assisted by Rev. Mr.. Christ, of Sitter.
The regular quarterly meeting win be
held Saturday at which Presiding Elder
Goodsell will be present. He will also
occupy the pulpit Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

THE welcome extended to the train
that came in after the blockade was
broken, was about as enthusiastic as
when the broad gage first made its APP
pearance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

Mr.. 10. NATHAN returned from Chi
cago, via Boscobel, Monday evening.
The ride from Boscobel here was a hard
me-, and the party were thoroughly
chilled when they arrived.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

The streets have been almost de-
serted during the present week, not
many caring to brave the terrors of
thirty below zero, 10 get to town. when
a warm fireside offers more pleasure at
home. Merchants, therefore, have a
good time to take an account of stock.
which some of them are improving.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

A COMMERCIAL traveller who came
through from Platteville Monday even
ing was treated to a pair o~ffrozen cars.
He was thoroughly convinced that it
was cold weather.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

Mn. A. G. BONHAM, one OF the oldest
fruit-growersin the State. by
advertisement in this issue, that he will
commence ~canvassing Immediately.
Those wishing fruit trees or ~shrubbery
of any kind, should not fail to see him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

OWING to the blockade and the con-
sequent stoppage of receipts and ship
ments, the market report for this week
is omitted. The road being cleared
shipments will go on as usual
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

Mr.. EMERSON DEPUY left, Saturday,
for Elgin. DePuy made a bad start,
and is probably now Illuminating on the
amenities Of country life alongside of
some impossible snow-drift.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

Mn. II. r. STREET, of Chicago, paid a
short visit to his brother, MIR. John A.
Street, last week. He started on his re-
turf trip, Saturday. With what luck,
was not learned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-01-25

A friend of urs was cured of fever
and ague by Sellers Liver Pills"
Now he recommends them to all he
knows. 22eh-e-m