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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26
NOTICE OF TEACHERS INSTITUTES.

Notice is hereby given of two Insti-
tutes, each of two weeks duration to be
held in Grant county this summer. One
at Lancaster to begin July 80, and the
other at Patch Grove to begin August
Is. Prof. Geo. Beck, of Platteville as
sisted by Miss Eta Garlic, of East Troy
will conduct both. A large attendance
is most earnestly desired and teachers
who have their own as well as their pat
rons interests at cart will not fail to be
present during one or the other of the
meetings. Efforts will be made to
procure home comforts at reasonable
rates at the hotels and among the many
hospitable families of both towns and
everything will be done to make these
meetings as pleasant and profitable as
possible. The work done will be of
general character, covering all grades
of common school work. Examinations
will be held as usual at the close of the
Institute and large proportion of the
questions used will refer directly to the
topics discussed in tho Institute. To all
teachers and all who intend TO teach
will say that this will be the most i'm
portant and interesting work ever done
IN this county and that all should come
without fail, bringing text books, note
books, and an earnest intention to de-
rive all the benefit possible.
Respectfully,
2lM2 CHAS L. HARPER Co Stunt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26
Gone TO Rest,

wednesday morning ell that remained
OF poor ''Jimn Rhodes, was laid to rest
IN the lap of that mother earth, who
holds in herclose and quiet embraces so
many of the loved and lost. The fu-
neral services were held at Emanuels
Episcopal church, Rev. s. ID. Pulford.
OF Platteyille, officiating, and were at
tended by large gathering of those
who had known and admired the many
excellent qualities Of the deceased. The
disease, consumption, which brought
this dark spot upon the picture of do
nestle happiness, YVES contracted in
Nebraska, where Jim had been engaged
at his trade of carpenter for some years.
lie returned home last fall, accom-
panied by his young wife and child,
with the hope that the loving
care at the old home, mingled with
the bracing air of the old county,
would restore the impoverished health.
But the endeavor was in vain, the fatal
disease had too firm a hold on the vast
ed frame and Notwithstanding the af-
fectionate nursing and tender care, in
which old playmates and friends We'd
with those of the immediate home circle.
each day quietly, but none the less
surely, marked the approach of the
dread angel. Monday he appeared to
rally a little and at dinner sent all out
OF the room to their meal. but hardly
had it been finished when the summons
came, one long breath and the spirit
had fled to the God who gave it. AT
the close of the funeral services the re-
mains were carried to the beautiful
resting place on the hill and eft to
await the grand finale. The pail
bearers were Il. Meyer. Jr.. Will Lewis.
Erskine Mccoy, David Robinson, George
Goble and George Mccartney, while
scores of friends in carriages formed
the funeral train. The sympathy of
the whole community will go out to the
bereayed wife and parents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26
Catalpa Trees.

The HERALD noticed some time
ago statement in Chicago paper,
that there were two "Catalpan trees in
the north part of the state aud think
few in Central Iowa, that had win
tered well and doing well.
The article led me TO infer that it is
very rare tree in this part of the country
which think is true, but would say
that have more than dozen in my
yard that | raised from the seed.
Planted the last of June 1880, the trees
are now from seven to Ten feet high
and growing on an average of twenty
nine inches a month since the last week
in May. | think they are as fine
shade and ornamental tree as there is
in the state. Leaves from four to six
teen inches wide; blossoms appear in
pyramids on the end of each limb with
from seventy-one to two hundred and
forty-three in each pyramid. as the
blossoms appear in twenty -sevens or
some multiple of that number. With
the falling off of the flowers the seed
pods, about the size and color of lead
pencil and from four to sixteen inches
long; hence one of its names, "Indian
Bean Parts of the tree have been used
in medicines, but its use is long since
abandoned on account of its question
able virtue and the size of the dose.
My trees will be in full bloom in
about ten days, and many blossoms
win remain until frost kills them; the
seed pods remaining on until budding
time next May. | procured the seed
from Northern Illinois, and the ones |
raised in Fennimore are the only ones
of the kind ever saw though | under
stand they are planted for timber on
the western plains.
Anyone desiring to look at them can
see them to the best advantage in about
two weeks from this date.
Yours &c.
ID. o. PIcKARD.
Fennim0re, Wis, July 20, 1888.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26
POtOsi.


Master Earl Iyey of Lancaster is pass
ing a few days with his friend Tommy
Ennor. The boys went fishing one day
but the fish did not bite. The Potosi
fish are peculiar, they don't like. to be
caught by the Lancaster boys, no more
than the Potosi girls, Our boys can
corral them-the fish mean.
Our School Board has employed the
following named teachers for the en-
suing year: MIR. Bentley as Principal
of the High School; Miss Sophie Hail to
have charge of the Intermediate depart
ment; aud Miss Sallie Coons of the
Primary. Mr.. Bentley is recent grad
uate of the Normal school at Platte
vile, and has been doing work as an
assistant in that school, and comes
highly recommended as an efficient
educator.
ID. Gray Streeter, Friday morning,
put in his regular quarterly appear
ance, smiling and happy. The man
who can sell oyercoats with the mer-
curry boiling in-the back yard, viii do
TO travel for any clothing house.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26
Ne Sunday Ball.PIaying,

From the communication of your
Bloomington correspondent. one unac-
quainted with the facts would naturally
infer that ball-playing on Sunday had
been 4 regular occurrence in this vii
lage since the late arrests. Whereas,
the truth of the matter is, there has been
no ball-playing on Sunday in this vii
lage or its immediate vicinity. since the
law was cxpounded to the young gen
tlemen in your city. Publc sentiment
never was 50 strong, and IS daily gain
in strength. in favor Of the proper OBJ
seryance IF Sunday. good morals, good
government and the enforcement of the
laws Of the state. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

ONE of the finest breech-loading shot
guns seen in this city, for some time,
was received by Mr.. j. Allen Barber,
lately. The gun is an eleven-pound,
number ten guage, center-fire, breech-
loader. The barrels are of Damascus
steel, and models of honest workman-
ship. In fact. even down to the smallest
detail, the gun shows evidence of the
master-hand in its construction. The
makers are Jas. Dom e Bro, of Can
ton, Ill, who are gaining widespread
reputation for their work, which COM
pares more than favorably with the
highest priced English guns. The same
firm furnished the barrels for the hand
some brcech-loadcr, owned by Captain
Boughton, of the gun club, the material
being the same as that of Mr.. BARRIERS
gun, Damascus steel. From these evil
dences of work turned out by the Messrs.
Dom, we should say that anyone looking
for something extra in the way of breech-
leaders, would do well to give them a
call
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

AN effort has been made to revive
the glories of the old Lancaster base
ball association, which is in fair way
to prove q success. At meeting held
in County Treasurer McMahon's Office
last Friday evening, an organization
was effected under the name of the Lam
caster Base Ball Association, with the
following list of officers. President.
George z. Mathes; Secretary, j. A.
Street; treasurer Richard Meyer. Jr. !;
Umpire, DR.. A. I'll. Barber. The
nine selected was rs follows: Catcher,
H. Engelbach; pitcher. Harry Nathan;
short-stop, Win Lewis; first base. F.
Market; second base. X. Black; third
base. c. Burke; left field, C. Baxter;
center field, John MuesSe; right field,
f. Schreiuer; extra. +. on. I'll. ID. Far
quharson and Thos. Mcmahon. were
added as members of the association,
and the meeting adjourned until Mon
that evening. the organization was in
creased by the addition of new names,
including K. C. Orr, j Allen Barber,
+. j. Benedict, f. w. Bryan. John 5.
w light, Fred. Qnintar,l, L. IL Bou5 ht-
on, w. o. Stevens. Anton Howell,
and Henry sHorstmau, Jr- Pres
sure of business preventing Mr.. J.
A. Street from officiating, as secre-
tary, the offices of secretary and
treasurer were combined and r.
Meyer. Jr., elected TO the dual office.
The choice of captain of the nine
| eng then in order VIII Lewis was
elected TO that position with F. Market
as assistant, After directing the secre-
tary TO challenge the Bloomington nine
for next Friday, the meeting adjourned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

One of the Largest and Best Stocks of
Cigars ever brought to Lancaster has
just been opened up at the Drug Store
of WIN. b. BAXTER. The stock includes
eighteen different brands, varying in
price from to IS cts. 1t is Cigars all
round-Cigars for everybody--and it is
hard man to suit that can't find some
thing to touch his taste in this varied
collection. Try them and see. 20w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

A SAD accident occurred at Musca-
lunge, last Wednesday, by means of
which Mr.. Josiah Thomas, wealthy
farmer and old settler of that section of
the county lost his life. Last fall Mr.
Thomas purchased the farm of En-
Senator 0. c. Hathaway. At the time
of the accident he was up near the old
place hauling hay down. He had a
hay-rack on the wagon and was driving
a spirited team. BY some means they
became frightened and started to run,
Mr.. Thomas lost control OF them aud
was dragged in the hay-rack consider,
able distance before the team stopped
When he was picked up he was still
alive. hut was So terribly mangled that
he lived but n few moments. Mr..
Thomas was one of the early corners in
the section in which he resided, the
hest portion of his life was passed there
and MS the county progressed he pro-
crossed and prospered with it. He
leaves a wife but no children.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26


Lawn tennis has hitherto been looked
upon us one of the most harmless and
peaceful of games. One in which the
main object appeared to be TO induce
on the part of the participants mod
crate amount of gentle exercise, when
they really imagined they were simply
idling away passing hour. 1t is the
last game in the world whicL would
have been suspected of aggravating the
passions or arousing in the mind of its
devotees oven the mildest type of ma
Lightly. Even the orthodox croquet
was whole riot mandatory compared
with this gently exciting pastime. But
alas, the fondest idols are often
found to be but clay and our most
vaunted preferences, under the glaring
light of experience. show many n
mouldy Jagged spot Even So is it
with the dilletante game of lawn-tennis.
Instead of soothing to the mildness of
a cooling dove, it excites to the extre-
nifty of murder. A case is recently
reported where young Englishman
while engaged in the pursuit of the soft
ball under difficulties, suddenly drew
revolver and perforated the brain of the
young lady with whom he was playing
and then did the world the favor of
emptying out the contents of his own
pate. Particulars are lacking, although
jealousy is vaguely limited at, but this
will hardly suffice. The noble sport of
lawn-tennis must, for the present, labor
under a cloud and the burden of proof
will rest upon its disciples to show that
tits really and in truth the mild manner
ed game that it seems. Until such
proof is produced 1t must remain under
the ban.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26
Freei Freei Frepi

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 ITS most wonderful
healing powers. BY calling on Stone &
'Hassell druggists, you can obtain a SAM
pie box free of charge, which will satisfy
YOU of its curative qualities. 4O-45-y-1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

Soldiers, Attention! Milo B. Stevens
q Co., War Claim Attorneys, will be
represented by a special agent at the
office of the Clerk of the Court at Oar
lington, Lafayette county, Friday, July
9th. Lancaster, Grant county, Wis,
Monday July 30th, and at DodgevilIe,
Iowa county, Wis, Tuesday, July 81.
1888. Soldiers aud others having
claims, are cordially invited to call at
the time and place most convenient
lSw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26
DIED.

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AT British Hollow. Wis, July 6. 1888. Alice
daughter of Jno. b. and Sarah Stephens ared .
years, 5 months and II days
oh how we miss our Allie
We miss her in every room.
The house, since our darling left us.
Is hlled with sadness and gloom.
We weepwhen we miss her sweet prattle.
When We miss her loving look,
When We see the little empty bed.
The halfworn shoes and book:
When we see her doll and dresses;
Whenwe see her little chair;
When we miss her pattering footsteps;
When we look at the lock OF hair
But It's joy TO think OF our darling
Free from pain and at rest
We know her head is now pillowed
On the dear Sayior's breast
We know she is watching and waiting
Al the gate with n robe OF white.
10 welcome the friends left behind her
To the heavenly mansion so bright.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

Parents who desire the prosperity of
their school should patronize it. When
a student who has not completed the
course of study at home goes to an
other institution it is a reflection against
the home school; and, unless the lat
ter is unworthy, it is in some sense an
injustice. Whenever pupil leaves, it
not only Injuries the reputation of the
schco abroad, but it lessons the interest
in the classes Especially if it be from
the advanced classes) and does much
towards producing spirit of uneasi-
ness and discomfort among the school
mates who remain. One important
condition of successful school is that
the pupils think well of it, that they
are interested in its welfare. Parents
can do much towards fostering such
an interest, and they can also do
much to destroy it. 1t may sometimes
involve a sacrifice to send to the home
school, but if good progress can be
made there, we believe it rarely pays
Sin the long run" to send away. In
this respect, more than in any business,
it is wise to ''patronize home indus
tries
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26
The Rest Canch Medicine

In the world. Sample free of charge
Call at Stone & Hasselrs drug store,
and get sample bottle of Browns Ex-
pectorant free of charge. 1t cures
Coughs, Hoarseness, Whooping Cough
and Consumption in its earliest stages.
1t is scientific preparation, admirably
adapted for the cure of all Throat and
Lung Diseases. 1t is pleasant to take
and entirely harmless. Try it; it costs
you nothing. Regular size bottles. SOC.
and Sl.00. For sale by
40-45-y-1 Stone & Hassel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26
And Other Chronic Diseases |

Entire time devoted to Office practice. Opera
tons upon the Eye, such as removing Cataraets.
Ptcrygiams, Tamors, &C., and Strengthening
Gross Eyes guaranteed. Cancers removed by
the application OF medicines alone, and no pay
demanded until TIE Cancer i ear. Office hours
from TO IL a. m, and from l 10 5:30 p M.
lRooms over Jones 4 Bryan's drug STOREY
-N0fe.-As ! am almost constantly employed in
my Office cannot well attend 10 calls outside
excepting in the line OF my specialties) and for
this reason: patients wishing 10 be treated by
sickness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

HARRY WEBER with carefully Sc
lected troupe will occupy Hyde's Hall
Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
August % and 23. Perhaps it is not
necessary to give this notice 80 far in
advance, but a due consideration for the
long suffering and much abused vest
button leads us to suggest that they be
peggcd as we'll as sewed on, lest they
succumb ingloriously.before the attacks
OF those two nights. However, Henry
may be merciful and trot out the Cor
sican Brothers." John Stetson's crack
melodrama, of which +" Nip has the
secured sole right to use the magnificent
printing and effects. In case this
should be done we give ''the boys a
pointer to put up the price of handker-
chiefs. The pointer costs them nothing
this time, Smother time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

A PARTY, comprising Thos., Chas.
and VIII. orion, and Geo. BROKER,
went over TO Green, last week, to inter-
view the trout of that stream. Their
mission was eminently successful, one
hundred and thirty-five of the finny pal
ate-ticklers consenting to come back in
the boys baskets
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

MARRIED..


AT Hurricane Grove. July 16, 1899 BY II. s
keene, Esq. Mr.. Joseph Nj. Tebo and Miss Sarah
Jane Blackburn, both Of Beetown.
At the residence Of the brides parents in Grin
nell. Gore county, Kansas, July Is 1881 Mr. r.
II. Moore, formerly Railway Agent at Grinnell
and Miss Nettie Borah formerly of Lancaster
Wis The happy couple have the best wishes Of
the entire community, and the bride has the
nearly congratnlation. OF host of friends in her
choice OF husband. as Mr.. Moore is a gentleman
IN every respect and highly esteemed among a
large circle OF Union Pacific Railway friends, all
OF which the bride is well worthy. Tuesday OF
TINS week the parents. with tears OF joy and sad
ness, babe them good-by. at which time Mr.. and
mrs. Moore took the re train for Riker Bend
colorado, where he expects to continue his at
. .s IN the interests of the Company. May
their future be ever bright "a now Cow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

THE Victor Stump Fuller. notice of
the workings of which was given in
The HERALD recently, found favor III
in the sight of the following named
persons who ut once invested in the use
FIJI machine: Darius Walker, Patrick
Carney, Christian Vcspcrman, H.
Senk and Carl Block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

NEWS is received OF the death of Rev.
DIR. Eaton's father, at his home in
birmingham. Mass He was by occu-
patton u farmer, and was Familiarity
klt wn in his home section as deacon. -
He was dcvout, christian man, much
respe ted by his fellow citizens and
neighbors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

TIE lots owned by Mr.. Will Or.or.
lying east of the residence of Mr.. JAS.
NlcGonigal, were disposed Of by Mr..
orion to Mr.. Geo. Gibbs last week.
The price paid was $500. Mr.. Gibbs
VIII soon commence the erection of n
neat dwelling on his new purchase.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

The aim of education should be rather
to teach us how to think than what
to think; rather to improve our minds
so as to enable us TO think for ourselves
than to load our minds with the thought
of Others,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

Tue pulpit of the Nj. +. Church was
occupied last Sunday morning and
evening by Rev. Mr.. Goodsell, 2. f., of
this district, who preached two powerful
sermons to large congregations. After
the morning discourse he administered
the sacrament and on the previous Sat
urday afternoon presided at the quarter
" conference.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26
BuckIen's Arnica SalYe. The great

D"o"foH hfHIOH odIiC' ITO SICdt-
est medical wonder of the world. War
ranted to speedily cure Burns, Bruises,
Cuts, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
Cancers, Piles, Chilblains, Corns, let
ter, Chapped Hands. and all skin erup-
tons, guaranteed to cure in every in
stance, or money refunded. % cents
per box. For sale by Stone q Hassell.
1Swl2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

SET of the new thili couplings re-
Gently patented by Black and Ketner,
was applied to y wagon at Hough e.
Spencer's mandatory Saturday, and
worked nicely. The patentees are push
ing the sale of this article vigorously
and already have orders for three hun
bred setts from this city alone.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

The announcement was received in
this city the first of the week. of the
death of Mr.. Solomon Lighteap, of
Hazel Green, one of the old and we'll
known citizens of that vicinity. In the
death of Mr.. Lightcap the county loses
one of her very best men. and one
whose place it will be hard to fill The
funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon, at one o'clock. Among
those present on that occasion were
Messrs. John T. Lane, and JAS. A.
Jones. from this city, who thus paid
their last tribute of respect to their de-
ceased friend
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

HE store of Mr. John p. Lewis will
shortly indulge in the luxury of a new
and latest style front. Mr.. Henry
Muesse has the contract for the change
AMI will commence work before long on
the building.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

A DESERVED promotion has been
lately made, by the school board, by
which Miss Helen Woolstenholme adj
vances from the intermediate to the
grammar grade. Miss Woolstenholme
is an able and successful teacher, and,
in her new position, may be expected to
continue the good work she has done in
the other departments.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

The minds of students were not in
constant use during the session of school;
no more should they be in constant
diSuse now.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

The piece of artillery mentioned in
the last issue of The HERALD as having
been assigned to the soldiers and sailors
association for their coming reunion,
arrived during the week and is now
parked in the jail yard where it presents
strikingly warlike appearance. There
appears no reason why any one should
contemplate an attack on the Jail, but
with this reinforcement to the sheriff 5
forces, We should say TO those mediWt-
ing any sortie of this kind, in the lam
guage of Punch to those about to marry.
don't
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

SAYS the Boscobel Dial: .'Hon. Geo.
c. Hazelton and wife returned
home on Saturday morning. Mrs.
Hazelton was looking remarkably
well, while MIR. Hazelton showed
the effects of his injuries re-
ceived, and from which he has been so
long confined. He is still dependent
upon his crutches to get about, but
hopes, with the rest he expects to OBJ
tain at home. to recover more rapidly
than he has done" The numerous
friends of Mr.. Hazelton all over the
county will join in the hope that the ex
pectations of the disabled statesmen
may be realized.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-07-26

These arc Solid Facts. The best
blood purifier and system regulator ever
placed within the reach of suffering
humanity, truly is Electric Bitters. In
activity of the Liver, Biliousness,
Jaundice, Constipation, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs, or
who ever requires an appetizer, tonic
or mild stimulant, will always find
Electric Bitters the best and only GER
tain cure known. They act surely and
quickly. Every bottle guaranteed to give
entire satisfaction or money refunded.
Sold at $50 cents Bottle by Stone &
Hassel.