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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05
E,sTATE-GABnlrL MILLS, Deceased.

II STATE-GABRiEL MILLS, Deceased
State OF Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-IA Probate
Notice is hereby given, that at the special August
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 county, on the
FIRST THURSDAY OF AUGUST, A. d. 1883,
being August z, 1888, the following matter will
be heard and considered:
The application of Eunice II. Mills for the an
pointment Of an administrator de bonis non of
the estate of Gabriel Mills, late of the town of
Hazel Green in said county. deceased.
BY order of the Court
VIM. MCGONfGAL, County Judge
Dated June %, A u 1888 lSw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

Watermelons are selling in Florida at
five cents each. What melonch-a
close shave, but people might have the
kindness to throw decent shoes &C.
casionalIY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05
Pensions

when death resulted. Claims reopened. restora
ton increases, bounty, back pay and discharges
| obtained: Apply at once, delay prejudices your
rights. Fees fixed by law. Address, with stamp,
the old established firm OF EDISON & CO., At.
torneys and Claim Agents, 9i7 + Street, Wash
ington ID c.
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RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
THE HERALD

THE HERALD
One yearin advance, ........................si so
Six months, ..... 100
Three months, ................. -. =. -. rs
The price of THE HERALD when subscriptions
arc not paid until the end Of the year will be
Invariably two dollars.
Persons wishing to send THE HERALD away
are informed that the postage on a single copy is
)ne cent TO any part Of the United States Canada
or any OF the countries OF Europe
Entered at the Post Office, in Lancaster. Wis az
second-c'ass matter
OFFICE, Corner Of Maple and Madison Streets,
Lancaster, Wis.
ii. ID. FARQUHARsoN, Proprietor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

Agent BROOKS, Bloomington
Wis, General Collecting Agent and Conyeyaneer
Titles investigated and perfected. Collection
promptly attended to- Reference given when
desired
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

AuctiOneer -CHAREs VINCENT, Brit
ish Hollow. Wis, AuctiOneer and Collector. Bust
ness attended to promptly in all parts OF Grant
county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

Even portieries and cuspidores can
not save Brewster, attorney general,
from the wrath seven times heated Of
lawyer Cook.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

The day after the constitutionality of
the Scott law was affirmed by the Ohio
supreme court, $4,000 was paid into
the treasury by Cincinnati saloon
keepers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05
Historical Room,
GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
STATISTICS.

STATISTICS.
Population. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1889
Areain square miles...-.....,......... 1,Os6
statevalnation OF property for 1892. SIS, 600 6ss
1hANFtoINTf. one OF the olues tandtargest
counties in the state. is situated in the extreme
southwest corner-in size being about the same
area as the state Of Ehadel sland. Itsfrstsettle-
ment dates back to 1897.
The county now ranks sixth in population
and twelfthin wealth. Tho principal products
are Corn, Oats: Cattle and Hogs. of the latter i'm
mcnse qnantitiesares shipped every year.
GRANT Coz to settlers stil offers advantages
eqnaltoif not snperiertonny ceuntyin the state.
and is destinedtogrow inthefature as in the past
The conutyis traveFScd by three railroads one
hsyingits terminrsin the county atLAScAsTEg
theconnty seat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

1t is quite plain that Mr.. Arthur need
expect no assistance from Mr.. Dorsey
mex. year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

Mustardville is the name of a town in
Washington Territory. 1t ought to
be smart at least.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05
rItJSCODA.


HOtel-SMALLE HOUSE, John S. Small.
ley. Proprietor Muscoda, Wis. near the depot
EXpress office and Livery Stable attached. Meals
Mt an hours Rooms well furnished.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05
ON HOTEL, SIMON

HOtel-BLooMINGToN HOTEL, SIMON
Woodhouse, Proprietor, Bloomington Wis. Hav-
Ing rettted and built ample room for the accom-
mediation OF guests, am now prepared to &C
commodate them with wcll-furnished rooms
good beds and well-supplied tables. Sample
ro0ms. Attentive hostlers. Good stahling.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05
BOSCOREL.

Central House -BoSCOBEL. A first-class
House in every respect. Sample rooms on first
noor. Baggage transferred free of charge. Bill
Hard Room connected with the house.
A. BOHEI, Proprietor
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

Dentist-W. II. HURD, Boscobel, Wis.
Office over Ritter & Hubbcll's. Can be found
in his Office at all times except Mondays and
Tuesdays His assistant can be found there at all
times. DIR. Hurd will be al Varrell House Fen
nimorc, the End Monday and Tuesday of each
month,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

LANCASTER LoDGE A. +. q A. NJ. meets first and
third satnrdayin eachmonth at y. m, in Herald
Office block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

Attorney. j. ARTHUR, Lancaster,
Wis. Attorney at Law and Notary Public. Special
time and Attention given to collecting and secur
ing Claims. Loans Of money Negotiated, Genera
Fire and Lie Insurance Agent. Office in front
OF Court House.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05
Hardware RITTER & HuBBELL. Bosco-

cobel, Wis, dealers in everything belonging to
the Hardware, Stove and Tinware business.
Finest line OF Cooking and Heating Stoves in
Southwestern Wisconsin and sold at prices and
on terms satisfactory TO all. Agents for every
kind Of machinery made by G. Aultman & Co.,
large line OF Stove and Machine repairs con
stantly on hand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

GRANT CHATTER. Regular convocation second
nd fourth Tuesday Of each month at 8 p. m, in
Herald onice black
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

CRY LIBRARY. Conri house. Open Wednes
day afternoon aud saturday afternoon and even
Ing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LODGE 7. o. r. Meets
hall, Maple street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

LANCASTER LODGE ]. O. q. r. Meets every
Tuesday at p. IN. in Bndd block Madison street
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

CATHOLIC CHURCH. CornerJcffercon and Cher
ny streets. Services at 10 30 u. m. aud D. IN
Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

FIDELITY LODGE A. o. U. w. Meet first an,
third Mondays Of each month in Budd block
Madison street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05
Grant County Afrald.

Oranl Wnnnlg gffala.
1t is quite plain that Mr.. Arthur need
expect no assistance from Mr.. Dorsey
mex. year.
Mustardville is the name of a town in
Washington Territory. 1t ought to
be smart at least.
The raging Mississippi has taken a
tumble, much to the relief Of the dwell
lers along its banks.
! can now fully appreciate that pas
sage in regard to the milestone Sup
cruising .4rchitect HILL.
A worse plague than the English has
visited Alexandria, Egypt. This time
it is the Asiatic cholera.
A Montana man was recently killed
by his divorced wife. This will have
tendency to bear the divorce market in
that section.
Even portieries and cuspidores can
not save Brewster, attorney general,
from the wrath seven times heated of
lawyer Cook.
A Dakota wife-beater was dipped
in a tub of ice water by his fellow citi-
zens, in order to cool off his angry pas
sions. The remedy was effectual.
A Joliet, ILL.,, man burst blood
vessel while dressing. Civilization and
Anthony Comstock will prevent the
warning being needed.
The demand for the ''nimble nickle"
is greater than the supply, although
ton of silver coin is turned out at the
Philadelphia mint daily.
The day after the constitutionality of
the Scott law was affirmed by the Ohio
supreme court, $4,000 was paid into
the treasury by Cincinnati saloon
keepers.
Watermelons are selling in Florida at
five cents each. What melonch-a
close shave, but people might have the
kindness to throw decent shoes oc-
casionalIy.
Blackburn, of Kentucky, says he can
name the next Democratic candidate
for the Presidency. 1t is rather early
in the season for "Joe" to run up his
lIghtning-rod.
Wanted, an heir to large stock of
political aspirations. Inquire of or adj
dress, S. Tilden, Greystonc on the Hud-
son, New York. All correspondence
strictly private.
Silver City, N. NJ, pays its school
teachers salary of two hundred and
fifty dollars per month. There must be
some uncommonly big boys down in
that quarter section.
BY the explosion of q Winnipeg ware
house, while on fire last week, score
of persons were killed and injured.
The populace did not know it was
loaded and ventured too near.
The twenty-five year worm is said
to have made its appearance in certain
pats of Pennsylvania. 1t is very kind
in the worm, this holding off in his
visits until a quarter centennial has
passed.
A United States marshal has been
tliumphantly acquitted in Alabama for
Judging from the section
it was probably an artillery argument,
where the marshal got the drop on his
The former secretary of James Cor
don Bennett, is about to start paper
in Paris. The gentleman will find this
fully as exciting and undoubtedly more
interesting than a sea voyage with his
former patron.
The Pennsylvania legislature is in
extra session endeavoring to apportion
the state. Days may come and days
may go, but this body, from appear
= lrol., g.. r..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

Entered at the Post Office, in Lancaster. Wis. as
second-ciass matter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Corner Madison
and Cherry streets. Services at 1890 a. m. and
p IN. Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

LANCASTER CoUScIL II. T. Meets first Thur
day OF each month in Bndd block, Madison street
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-05

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner Mon
roe and Cherry streets. Services 10:30 a. IN. and
! p. IN. Sunday.
National Republican., 1883-02-06
DEPARTMENT. DOTS.

The interior department yesterday issued 1913
pension certificates and 23S land patents.
John q. Evans, of Colorado, has been appoInted
land inspector at II salary ofs2,0OO per anhum.
The issue Of standard silver dollars from the
mins for the week ended Feb, 3 was SlgSOOO MS
against SllO,OO5 for the corresponding period Of
last year
Representatives nj the six Indian nations of New
York called upon Secretary Teller to. day and filed
brief In support of their application for lands
IN Kansas, under tho provisions Of an old Indian
treaty.
The second assistant postmaster general has
finished classifying the bids on the star route
service in the annual letting for the fiscal year
ISL S 81. Ihey number about s2IOOO The awards
Will be announced.
INC commissioner Of Indian affairs has received
telegram from Agent Miles, at Chorryyalc Kan,
saying that party of forty lett Coneeville yester.
day Tor oklohomn and will pass through Sock
agency lie had notified Usage agency
The chief of the secret service division of tho
treasury has received from New York "A photo.
lthogmphiC counterfeit five dollar United Sthies
note, series 1870, check letter a." The note has
q DARK, blurred appearance. A counterfeit iiye
dollar note of the same series aud printed by The
same process, but with tho check letter "D,5 has
been on the market for two years. This is The
first counterfeit note with check letter yet dis.
covered
telegram to the superintendent of railway
mails from cleveland yesterday announced that
bridges We're washed ont on Saturday night nj
huron ana Fremont Ohio, on Lake Shore and
Michigan southern railway. No trains passed
bridge at Huron has been repaired so that transfer
OF cars can be made nv that point, All trains arc
delayed, buL the company oNpeClB To he RUNNING
trains regularly by to-day,
National Republican., 1883-02-06
EAST WASHINGTON.

Last evening will long be remembered by
the young people of this section. The ever
popular Larquer gave their masquerade at
McCauley's hall, which was filed with tho
friends of the organization. The following
among the many present were:
Mr. Nottingham, st, Jacobs Oil; Mr.. Isaac Scott,
Sailor Frank Newton, Clown; Henry Spicer, Fat
Boy; Mr.. Isaac Padgelt, Sailor Boy; Mr.. Birlhrow,
Ocean Maid; Miss jenkins, Tambourine
Girl; Miss Howard, Cornucopia; Miss Belle
Nichlor, Fortune Quoen Miss Hurley Peasant
Girl Miss White, Spanish Girl; Miss Van Tassle,
Minnie Palmer; Miss Stockett, Spanish Girl; Mr..
sibert Lapander; Mr. White, Fra Davolo; Miss
Doughtey, Yankee Girl; George Thomas, Turk
Miss Maggie Beers, School Girl.
The AIinneola Social club ball last night at
Odd Fellows hall was brilliant affair. Among
the fair dancers present were;
Misses Julia and Lizzie Horoid, Mary Roache,
Mollie Davis, Bortie Henry, Ella Connor, Yalfert,
Jessie Marks, Nellie Wright Kate Fenning, and
Florence Lushy; Messrs. Sherzer, Done, Naper,
Galberl, Moore, Lusby, Gates, Miller, Blandiord,
and Price
The dancing reunion ut Washington hall
last evening was most enjoyable. Among the
many prominent people present were the
sons of the late Senator Hill, Miss Annie
Wilkinson, Miss Ferris, Miss Fannie DAWSON,
Miss Minnie Stevens, Miss Kate Palmer, aud
Miss Mary Clark.
National Republican., 1883-02-06
ARMY AND NAVY.

The national bank notes received for redemp.
ton yesterday amount TO S6O0,pOO
Tho receipts from internal revenue yesterday
were 1888 $50, and from customs, S573,77b.
Leave of absence for three months, 20 take effect
or about March l. 1888, Is granted Second Lieut.
Frank Il. Eastman, fourteenth infantry.
The United States Flre-proof Shutter company,
Boston, Mass, have been awarded the contract
for supplying hre-proOf shutters for the new pub
lie building at Cincinnati, Ohio, for Sl46,630.
Capt Gilbert c. Smith, assistant quartermAstsr,
will, upon the expiration of his present leave OF
absence, report 10 the commanding general mill
tary division Of the Pacific for assignment to duty.
The Navy department is Informed of the arrival
of the Brooklyn az Montevido from santa Cruz
with Lieut.. Very and party which took obspfvA-
tons the transit OF Venus IN southern Patagonia
on board,
The secretary Of the navy has received cable
message from Minister Hunt, under date Of 81.
Petersburg, Feb. 3, stating that Lieut.. Harper IL
reported to have lof Hakutsk to get the bodies of
DO Long and party.
In response TO an inquiry as to what evidence
must be presented by a minor who has been under
guardianship 10 show that he has reached the age
OF majority, in order that he may indOr,e aud col.
lect interest checks Ou government bonds regis
tered in his name, the FIRST comptroller OF the
treasury states that he must furnish certificate of
the proper probate court or his own affidavit aud
that OF some other eredtable person to that effect
National Republican., 1883-02-06
lie saw IeeI,oota For the F,rs. Time.

lte snW ACeDOntA fOr Nnc tlrHt Iltmcs
The icy reserve toward one another that
had marked the behavior of those who filled
the seats Of the northward bound Wagner car
Vergennes the other day was broken at Hud-
son by the remark of q stout man with very
white hair and very red cheeks;
=" Who said they saw an iceboat2 can't
sec any. I'd give 500 to sec one"
"There's one now" said passenger, point
ing toward q sail on the frozen river.
Gee, whitaker So il is" said the white
haired man, getting upon the chair on his
knees and leaning over tho cushioned back,
with his head against the window pane
" just look at that --leetle devil fly.
Crackyl There anotherl Two more, three
Look-will you look at those things ny2
They don't touch the ice at all, do they2
Golly, would like to stay here a MONTH"
=" I'm from Alabama. gentleman" he said,
as he resumed his seat, "and all / know about
iceboats / read in Eighty Days Around the
World Do they go 60 miles an hour"
They do so frequently"
And you can stop and take drink when
you wish"
You can"
Then l would like to stop here month";
Now st-look-at-that- at--lttle-son--of-
a-gun--go win you"
National Republican., 1883-02-06
Local Items.

Mr.. Allen p Creque, the inventor of
Creque's new circulation range boilers, last
night explained his system before large at
tendance Of plumbers at Association hall,
having been invited to come here by the
Master Plumbers association. Mr.. Samuel
Shedd, president Of the association, introduced
Mr. Creque in brief but happy address. The
jourueymen plumbers were also present by
invitation.
&c aud hear Kemple lecture tonight at
Lincoln hall on "The Trbulations of an
Office Seeker" if you want to laugh.
The Bassetts will give two performances
this week ut Lincoln hall. On Friday even
ing the inimitable comedy of Brc.a- Brac"
will be presented, and at the Saturday
matinee the "Singin' SlSewl" Is to be given.
These performances are amusing and please
young and old.
The Potomac flats contractors have received
o large number of dump cars for use on that
work. and employed u large extra force of
men yesterday. Most of the employees are
Neutrality-suspicious.. Active work will be COM
menced as soon as the weather will permit.
In all, some forty dump cars are now ready.
The two engines ordered by the company
from Pittsburg are daily looked for.
St. Elizabeth's hospital has solved the water
problem by having an artesian well dug near
the river bank. The pipe has been sunk 800
feet and the water Is now flowing at the rate
of $4,000 gallons in twenty-four hours. A
contract has been made with Mr.. Robinson
to supply the institution with 250,000 gallons
in twenty-four hours, and will dig eight
wells.
The colored burglar who walked away from
the police court on Saturday has not been
captured, although the officers were looking
for him yesterday. He is supposed to have
left the city.
National Republican., 1883-02-06
nImnncrchor NTnsuucrntIc.

The Germania Mennerchor gave grand
masquerade ball at Abnor's last night, and
the scene presented was most amusing and
interesting. Very many new and original
charaters were represented. There were
prizes offered for the two best made characters,
and they were awarded TO Mr.. Frank Kraft,
who represented a negro character, and Mr..
Doghanard, q huntsman. There were also
prizes offered for the two best female char
acters, which were awarded TO Mrs, Caligon,
rs butterfly catcher, and Mrs. Loine Fill
mann, as Turkish lady. At II o'clock every
one unmasked, but the revelry continued
until an carly hour this morning The Judges
to decide and award the prizes were: A. Lovy,
William Wausleben, and Otte Thedren. The
committees were; Floor committee, Louis
KmhleT chairman; Charles Roger, Oscar
Wilke. Executive committee Joseph Colig-
non, chairman; George Hass, G.. Binkenberg,
Aug. Duehring, Ch. Stiefel.
National Republican., 1883-02-06
Tho Bionted Commissioners Game.

In the senate yesterday Mr.. Miller, of New
York, presented the mcmoria! of the New
York Chambcr of Commerce, adopted at their
meeting held Feb l. 1t recites certain pro-
visions Of tn pending shipping bill, and pro-
tests against the adoption of tho thirteenth
section OF the bill, which imposes on the col
lector the port the duties now performed by
the shipping commissioner. 1t sets forth that
these duties arc now performed by the ship
ping commissioner In Il satisfactory manner,
but could not be performed by the collector
without cntailirg great Inconvenience, confu-
sion, detention, AMI expense upon ship owners,
and loss of protection to scancn now extended
to them under the shipping laws of 1879. The
memorial was referred to the committee OH
commerce and ordered to bo printed.
National Republican., 1883-02-06
French and American Claims Co a,nIsslo

The French aud American claims commit
sion met yesterday and made an award In
the claim of Honoro Verlaquo against tho
United States of $12O with interest at per
cent from August 1, 1854 The case of George
Polligrini against the United States was dis
allowed. The motion made by the counsel
for France to strike out from the memorial
one of the items of tho claim of William II.
FrCar againSt France, for ono million francs,
for damages for defamation of claimants
character was refused, but the court admon-
ished all parties concerned that nothing scan
daouj or injurious to either government
would he allowed.
National Republican., 1883-02-06
Lnnh Grnnta.

The following is the full text of the joint
resolution introduced in the house by Repre-
sentative Cobb, and referred to the house
committee on public lands:
Re'1lued That The secretary OF the interior be and
Is hereby directed to not issue patents for any pub
lie lands heretofore granted blythe United States to
any state railway company, or other corporation
or person, TO aid In the construction of amy rail-
wny, or other improvement of any kind when
there is any ques ZION In regard to the fact Us TO
whether snid railway, or other improvement to
aid in the construction Of which said grants we've
mnde have been completed within the time fixed
by the act OF congress making said grants
National Republican., 1883-02-06
Polo nt the RINK,

There was an interesting game of polo at
the skating rink last night between Balti-
more and Washington teams, and although
the vititors made manly effort, the contest
resulted in n score of 6 to in favor of our
own players, The teams were as follows
Baltimoro-llaine and HeclSrottc, goal ;
Arnold, cover; List, second cover and cap.
tain; Water right center; Pennington, point,
and Wilson, forward, n-IIillyer,
field; Boyd, forward; Murphy, point; Cas-.
tello, goal; Metals, cover, and Cuttings,
second cover
National Republican., 1883-02-06
The Baltimore nnd Potomac Double TraoI

The Baltimore nnd Potomac Double Track.
Tho double track of the Baltimore and Po-
tomac railway between Washington and Bal :
timore will be completed and ready for ser
vice by May1. Eight miles at different points
between Seabrook and Odenton are yet to be
finished, and all the material is at hand for
completing the entire line. A force of 40
men is now engaged at the work, and two
trains are employed in hauling material. The
ditional trusting and flooring systom for the
extension of the bridges over the Patapsco,
Rogue's harbor, and the Big Patuxent will be
finished shortly, and then the whole line will
be equipped with stone and iron bridges exc
cept at Gwynn's falls The wooden bridge
there is to be replaeed the present year.
National Republican., 1883-02-06
The wisteria Pleasure Club.

The second select complimentary sociable of
the "Wisteria" Pleasure club was given at Ma
sonic temple last night, and the spacious hall
was well filed. The following committees
Master of ceremonies, George B. Harleston !;
floor committee, Frederick w. Cole Louis
Nesline, and G.. A. Colison reception COM
mitteo, Frederick w. Cole, Louis Nesline, and
O. A Colisou
National Republican., 1883-02-06
Grcc,,bnek Connrcucc.

The greenback representatives in congress
held a conference last night They are en-
gagged in tho preparation of an address to the
people of the United States, which will bo
made public within few days. A general
conference of grccnbacl5ors, including dele
gates from various states, will be held at the
National hotel in this city on Wednesday