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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28
Hazel Green.

One among the saddest deaths that
have occurred in the county for years,
happened near Lightcap's mill two miles
west of Hazel Green. last Friday after
noon. Clarence Low, aged twenty
years. nephew of Mr.. Lightcap, I'M
dertook to swim across the mill pond
with another young man and as they
neared the middle of the pond became
exhausted; sank and was drowned, in
spite of the strongest efforts of his friend,
who in attempting to save him narrow
ly escaped being drawn under. AL
though there were others in the pond
at the time and the water was not more
than seven feet deep the body was
not recovered until several hours after
the drowning, thus rendered resuscita-
ton impossible.
Clarence Low was a young man of
most excellent promise and worth in
every respect. His parents reside at
Mankato, Mimi, and what renders his
loss the harder for them to bear is the
fact that he of seven sons was the only
one who lived to reach manhood
years. x
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

interesting incident occurred. L. j.
Brooks, director of the school board.
arose, and after few extremely flatter-
ing remarks presented MIR. Willoughby.
the principal of the schools, with a
very heavy gold watch chain. This.
he said, was done in behalf of few of
the many friends MIR. w. has in the
city. Visibly effected by this mark of
appreciation, Mr.. Willoughby arose to
reply. In a few well chosen words he
thanked the donors and his patrons and
sat down amid the hearty applause OF
his hearers.
After the presentation of diplomas
the graduates and faculty were invited
to lunch with Mrs. N. B. Miller, at her
pleasant little restaurant. They were
handsomely entertained and then re-
turned to the hall. Here dancing W as
carried on far into the night in a very
pleasant and sociable manner. So
closed the long looked for day.
'sTo be Beebe or not to be Beebe?n
That is the question which has been
long agitating the mind of one of our
fair women. Wednesday night she
settled the question by leading tremb-
ling boy to the altar, and marrying him
ON the spot. Its all right, you know,
but SO peculiar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28
BOScObel.


The past has been Commencement
Week and the center of attraction has
been the High School and subordinate
departments. Friday afternoon was
devoted to general rhetorical work by
the students of the High School, The
programme was long and we'll arrang-
ed with excellent music interspersed.
On the whole the performances were
highly creditable. There was apparent
trifle of the monotony and stiffness of
appearance that usually characterizes
the efforts of the young, but this had
evidently been much reduced by the
careful training to which they had been
subjected Miss Libbie Curry deserves
special mention and commentator for
the artistic manner in which she rem
dered the difficult poem. "How Ka tie
Shelly Crossed the Bridge" In en-
| phasis, infection and meditation, she
was nearly perfect and clear, distinct
articulation made her the favorite of
the afternoon. In thus referring to her
we do not wish TO detract from the
many other excellent recitations but
merely to call attention to power that
is wonderful in one so young.
In the evening of the same day, the
whole city, or so many as could find
| standing room, in Ruka's immense hall,
turned out to witness the graduating
exercises of the class of 1888. The
members of that class, assisted by a
few of the teachers and younger stu
dents, had decorated the hall in the
most artistic manner. Deep festoons of
evergreens, ornamented with cut flow
ers, fell from the ceiling. and extended
entirely around the hall. Notices and
fanciful designs cleaned flom the
walls, and over the stage was the motto
of the class-"A Hope for Better
Things The stage was perfect
bower of potted plants. loaned by the
ladies of the city, while dozens of beau
tiful bouquets, in elegant vases. filled
all the interstices 1t was unanimously
decided that the hall had never looked
so well. The graduating class con-
sisted of five members, two young la
dies and three gentlemen. Their por-
ton of the exercises was well carried
out, and bore marks of careful thought
and diligent preparation. Each aspi-
rant was greeted with rounds of APP
plause, and received the usual number
of bouquets. Music was furnished by
quartette of male voices, and, barring
the monotony, was well appreciated by
the audience.
At the close of the exercises a very
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28
Bloomington.

4
The schools have closed for the
school year and the principal for the
last twelve years closes his connection
with the schools. The pupils gave him
complete surprise by making him a
present of a fine gold watch chain at
the closing exercises. Miss Alta Mar
tin made the presentation speech, which
was nicely done and couched in beauti-
full language. The school-master was
taken completely back when his pupil
commenced her presentation speech.
The closing exercises were credit to
the pupils of the school.
The creamery is under full blast and
doing fine business in the butter line,
great quantities of the golden elixer of
life are turned out daily and stored
away in nice refrigerator, where it
gets as hard as rock in short time
And there is butter milk for all in
sight.
Samuel Woodhouse is going to Min
neapolis in few days with some horses.
Sam means to have good time and
lots of fun while on his trip. MIR.
Thomas Lawless accompanies him to
that thrifty city. We say bon voyage
to them.
Mr.. q. Sargent hiss gone east on
business trip-some think for another
rib.
Mrs. May Hollenback is here on
visit from Texas.
MIR. Dexter Wagner, one of the boys
of long ago is visiting friends here. Mr..
Wagner is an employee on one of Jay
Gould's railroads in Texas.
Samuel Kitto has his home complet-
ed, SO that he can now have ample
room in which to enjoy himself to the
fullest extent.
The machine agent is in the land
sapping the granger of his well earned
substance by selling him machinery
for which the granger has no use or
which he could well get along without.
Business is mild enough for any one,
there is no boisterousness in business
whatever.
Mr.. Julius Enke, once in business in
this place, but lately of Postville, Iowa,
is with us once again, having abandon
his business in that place. We are glad
to see Julius brck. Theyall return
toB.
ID. +. Brown & Co. are doing
smashing business in wool, of which
there is goodly quantity in this COM
munity.
Stockart & Co. are repairing their
mill, SO as to run it to its fullest capac-
ity during the fall and winter campaign.
The angry passions of two sensible
men, when aroused, are not very
pleasant thing to be told in crowded
street. Better be little more private
The firm of Woodhouse & Morse have
turned out more milk cans this season
than all the other timers in the county
combined. They are making money.
There will be grange picnic, at David
Ballantine' grove, Wednesday.
There will be no celebration, in this
place on the 4th of July, Each one
may have his own picnic, where he
pleases and as he pleases.
Slime, mine host, is getting fat, and
we might say, saucy; but then it is this
good-natured kind of sauce which does
one good when way-worn and weary
Slime is eloquent in his way, when he is
so minded.
Vacation is in order for all business
men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

There is scarcely public officer
whose ability and character, and labors
concern the community more closely
than those of the school director. Is II
not strange, then, that his election re-
ceives SO little attention? Often it is
not known who Is candidate or con.
sldered who is best adapted for the place
until the day of the election. Why
should there not be general discussion
OF the abilities and adaptability of avail
able men for this responsible Office as
well as before other elections? Two OF
the most important questions now be-
fore the people of Lancaster are: Who
is the most capable man for the office OF
director, and can his services be Sc.
cured? Citizens of Lancaster, as YOU
value the educational interests of your
children, consider carefully these ques-
tons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28
SPECIAL LOCAL NOTICES,

|. w. +. HICKS, the Horse Doctor, has
made arrangements to stay in Lancas-
ter for the Summer, Fall and, probably.
Winter; so that if any of his old custom
ers are hunting for him with well
seasoned club they viii know where to
lind him. All Horses brought to him
examined free of charge. All manner
OF diseases treated. Good care taken of
Horses left with him for treatment.
All letters of inquiry promptly ans
wered.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

ANOTHER of Lancaster's fair daugh-
ter's has left her shores, borne by the
breezes of the happy sea of matrimony.
On Thursday evening Miss Emma
Crosby, daughter of Mr.. A. Crosby,
one of the old settlers of Lancaster,
was united in marriage TO Mr.. Leroy
Judd, of Hayes City, Kansas. Two
hundred invitations had been issued
and as the time for the ceremony ap-
preached the Crosby residence was
filed to overlooking with invited guests.
Promptly at half-past eight the couple
came in and took their place in the
front parlor, where the Rev. S. w.
Eaton, in few brief words, pro-
nounced them man and wife. Then
for an hour or more the crowd swept
past the bldshing bride and manly
groom, showering congratulations upon
them, until it seemed that if good wishes
were any augury. the future life of the
happy couple would be of the brightest.
The house was very tastefully trimmed.
prominent among the decorations being
lovely bank of flowers, which were
arranged just back of the bridal party
while over them hung handsome boat
of flowers, the product of the ingenuity
and dextrous hands of Myron Sher-
man. After the ceremony all sat down
to an elegant lunch. The happy pair
left via Specht's Wednesday for their
home at Hayes City, Kansas, stopping
at Dubuque and other points ont the way.
The list of presents was very large, in
GLIDING articles of use, as well as orna-
ment, and testifying handsomely to the
love and esteem in which the bride was
held by her home friends. A number
of guests were present from abroad,
among the most prominent of whom
were: Mrs. Adolph Nathan, Chicago;
Mrs. Abe Levins and Miss Julia Hewitt,
Dubuque; Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. Wilson,
Boscobel; Miss frankie Bryan, Patch
Grove; and Mrs. w. III. Clark,
Mineral Point.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28
POtOSi.

0. j. Hasted, of White Hall, H., ar
rived in town last week, on short visit
to the family of j. w. Seaton. He ha.
been regular yisitant to our town fol
several years and speaks of Potosi as
a delightful summer resort. Right.
Thomas Foster, Lancaster's favorite
boy and orator, returned, on Tuesday
of last week, to enjoy his summer vaca-
ton in one of the most attractive spots
of earth-Potosi. Once more among
our green hills and shady woods and
he will forget his professorship cares
and become a boy again. He is the
guest of Mrs ii. L. Massey his mother
in-law-and Tom is glad she is.
Hunt & Jackson have been out "wool
gathering" and from the large amount
of ileeces they are receiving seem
to have had good luck. Price for un.
washed 20 cents per Id.
The Home Insurance Company OF
New York, j. w. Seaton Agent, has
placed $4,000 policy on the St
Andreas Church, in the German settle
ment.
John Palmer, brother of Alfred Pal
mer, of Boscobel, and an old settler OF
Dubuque. accompanied by his wife,
passed through our village the Other
day on his return from a delightful TRIP
through ''old Grant"
Geo. Y. Bonus, wife and boy, OF
Dubuque. came up on the early train
Saturday morning to refresh themselves
with country air and eat Strawberries
and cream for few days under the old
roof. They are the guests of c. Zeller.
The new sidewalk in front of the
Wisconsin House, thence northward, is
the favorite evening promenade of the
handsomest girls in Wisconsin. So say
the strangers within our gates, and so
say we all.
Corn, in this town, is now an assur.
ed crop. There are some fields up
about Rockville, at least foot high.
Jim Kitto's and Jake Dawson's will take
the corn cakes.
British Hollow lads and lasses were
having gala day last Saturday after.
noon, in Richards grove, west of the
village. They were HILARIOUS and hap
Ply, swinging, romping and rowing
around the shady slope. Your CORES.
pondent saw them in the distance and
his heart went out to the young merry
makers
Frank Griswold and family, of Platte
vile, were in Potosi on Sunday, the
guests of j. w. Seaton.
Fred Phelps, the peoples candidate
for next sheriff, and three boon com
panions, we aried of quiet life in Ian
caster, came down on Sunday in Sans
best vehicle, dressed in their sanctimo-
NOUS garments and partook of squar,
meridian meal at the Creamery Hotel
Such visits please us.
A crazy galoot with Rev., prefixed
to his name, imposed upon our good
people last Sunday morning, by deliver
ing a lying trade against free masonry
instead of preaching the gospel
Mrs. Van Dyke and her daughter
Fanny, left us on Mond ay morning fol
home in your pleasant city. Nav
their sojourn be long and pleasant in
your midst as it has been in ours.
The .Potosi Creamery turned out
over 500 pounds choice butter on the
18th inst. they average daily run of
$50 pounds. A shipment 70 the Elgin
market brought 22c. selling with the
grade of the best Iowa and Illinois
manufacturers.
The Flying Dutchman now takes you
to st. Louis in one night, gives you a
whole day in the city, and brings you
back the next night. Quick amt it,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

School meeting is rapidly approach.
ing and we trust the citizens of Lancas-
ter will prepare themselves to act wisely
on that occasion. Let there be q
thorough discussion and investigation
of the educational needs of the place;
let there be visits to the school building
by those who do not know its condition;
let there be free inquiry of teachers.
pupils and all acquainted with the
wants of the school,; let the subject re-
ceive the attention that its Importance
deserves, just for a few days, and we
feel sure the voters will act intelligently.
The leaking roof, falling plaster, INSULT
cient means of heating. miserable ven-
tilation, lack of seating capacity, de-
plorable scarcity of apparatus. (and
cheapness of teachers salaries) will
surely claim their consideration and
generosity. Better by far continue the
debt on the building another year than
to neglect these important interests.
Now is the time to put the School ON a
foundation of prosperity, and it is far
from economy to disregard these needs
at this critical time. We have been
pleased to note a growing determine
ton on the part of the thinking citizens
to provide the means for great i'm
provement in the educational facilities
of the place, and we trust that they will
not prove recreant to their highest in
terests at this time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28
Free! Free! Free!

A new discovery for Piles. A new
remedy for this dreadful disease has
been discovered by DIR. Deming A
single application viii convince the
most skeptical of its most wonderful
healing powers. BY calling on Stone &
Hassell druggists, you can obtain SAM
pie box free of charge, which viii satisfy
you of its curative qualities. 40-45-y-1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28
Note This Letter From Wisconsin,

Note This Letter From Wisconsin. Il
am a man sixty years of age; hair and
moustache as white as snow. l can
give you any number of references, as ]
am well known in this State. | have
been diseased all my life with pain in
my stomach. This fall | was taken
sick and could get no relief from the
best doctors, with all their skill, our
city could afford, but grew worse until
| went to using your ZoPEsA. 1t
brought me out all right by using one
bottle, and 1 am better now and my
system is more regular than for years.
j. c. Brown.
Zopesa is panacea for the Liver and
Stomach, Dyspepsia, and Indigestion
in all forms. Price seventy-five cents.
15w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28
The Best Cough Medicine

In the world. Sample free of charg,
Cali at Stone & Hasselrs drug store
and get sample bottle of Browns tx
peetorant 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, 1883-06-28

The peoples schools should be cher
ished and supported by the people. No
philanthropy is better than that which
carries the light of knowledge as free
gift to the poor. and no patriotism can
be higher than that which provides a
good education for the whole nation.
1he dearest interest Of The nation is the
education Of its children.
H.. III
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

ANOTHER change has been made in
the train force of the Milwaukee pas
senger by which Mr.. w. G. Wentworth,
a railroad man of experience and a
thorough gentleman. takes the place of
Mr. Mel Dustin. The latter takes
command of the train running between
Madison and Milwaukee and will be
much mourned by his numerous friends
in this sect ;on.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

NEXT Monday evening, the annual
school meeting will be held in the school
chapel. Among other matters that
come before the meeting, will be the
election of president of Board of Edu.
cation, in place of Hon. A, r. Bushnell,
whose term expires this year. As many
important matters will come up, full
attendance is desired.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

A SMALL party of friends gathered at
the home of MIR. L. +. Baldwin Esq,
last Thursday evening. to assist in eel
ebrating the fifty-fourth birthday of the
respected Justice. An extremely pleas
ant time was had by those present. At
the proper time tempting collation.
was served and after discussing its
merits. conversation and music follow
ed until late hour, when all separat-
ed after hearty wishes for many happy
returns of the day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

IT is sometimes dangerous to even be
found gazing on Circassian beauties and
other circus attractions. If you do not
believe this, ask Tansy, Linn and John
Halferty, who can, if they will, tell a
sorrowful tale of empty pockets, as re-
suit of a recent visit to Coles circus, at
Boscobel. This should serve as a warn
ing to the boys in the future.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

THE Steuer-Dean case which was set
for Monday the 25th, did not open up
at that date. The failure was due to a
complication of causes, principal among
which was an attempted settlement,
that took place the Saturday previous
At that time Dean told the defendants
that he would not appear against them
if they would settle all the costs and
behave themselves in the future. This
they promised to do. But in some way
a small amount of costs were left I'M
paid. This did not fall in with Deans
understanding of the agreement and he
appeared when the case was called.
The defendants not appearing the bond
was declared forfeited. Now the de-
PENDANTS tals of another lawsuit on
the forfeited bond question, and alto
gether the matter is in worse tangle
than ever.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

'Tis only fact all people should know
Everybody high, everybody low
All who, desiring their Teeth to look white,
Brush with ''Teaberry'' each morning, each night
Each spect OF Tartar will yield to its power,
Removes instantly all substances sour
Really, you'll find 1t very great treasures;
You'll prove by its use--try il at leisure 15w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

by the law of trade and barter, Geo.
Gibbs comes into the possession of the
handsome bay Bashaw colt. formerly
owned by Erskine Mccoy. George has
now the satisfaction of knowing he owns
one of the handsomest colts in the
county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

THE little trotter, Lon. F., was ship
ped to Galena, Tuesday, where he will
remain for few days, previous to start
ing for Oregon, H., where he is entered
for the July races. If Varrall walks
back, he will have plenty of company,
and ''don't YOU forget IT,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

PREPARATIONS are being made for
the removal of the frame addition to
the Wright House, which will be trans
ferred to lot owned by John S.
Wright, near the depot. AS soon as
this is disposed of the work on the new
addition will be commenced.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

A FINE lot of wool was brought in
Saturday by j. Halstead, of Cassville
1t brought the highest price paid, TWEEN
ty-four cents. Included in the lot was
the fleece from fine Merino buck late
ly purchased by Mr.. Halstoad, the
fleece weighing nineteen pounds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

A QUIET tea party was given at the
residence of Sheriff Rewey, last Thurs
day evening, in honor of the Sheriff
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rewey. A
very pleasant time was enjoyed by those
present. The old people left Saturday
for home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

A HANDSOME new dentists chair,
which of itself is sufficient to almost
deaden the pain of having an old snag
lifted, ornaments the Office of DR..
Odgers. 1t is of the latest improve
ments in its line. and very useful as
well rs ornamental bit of furniture.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

THE citizens of Mt. Ida have patrioti-
cally laid themselves out for grand
celebration on the Fourth. As will be
seen general invitation is extended to
everybody to come, and if the invitation
is accepted there need be no fear of any
one being disappointed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

Add to this sum the recent gifts of
Messrs. Tulane. Slater, Seney, Amasa
Stone, Governor Brown and others. and
it is evident that during the last twelve
years the gifts of private individuals in
the United States to education amount
to at least $40, 100000. N Y. I,sdepend-
o.3y
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

Education is better safeguard of lib
erty than standing army. II we re-
trench the wages of the school-master.
we must raise those of the recruiting SER
geant. E,ereu
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

One of the finest shows in the straw
berry line was box of Crescent seed
lings exhibited by Mr.. Anton Schmitt
recently. Every berry was nearly as
large as an English walnut. They were
sight to behold.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-06-28

"The Gentle Craft" Preceptor (af-
ter a iecture) Now, what are the
principal things that are obtained from
the earth?" Pupil (and disciple of
"Izaak Waiton'O- Worms, sir. y
closes fifty marks. )-Ex.