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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

THE Clark block revels in a set of
new lighting rods as protective against
the electric bolts from the upper
regions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17


THE necessity for fire department
came very near being startlingly Illus
trated last Saturday evening. Happily
the danger was averted by presence of
mind and prompt action. About eight
o'clock on that evening, as all hands in
the market of Nathan, Alt & Co were
busily engaged in attending to the
wants of their customers, Mr.. Louis
Alt happened to glance back toward
the rear room of the market, used as a
storage and manufacturing room. A
bright light Shone through the door,
so bright in fact as to draw from him
the exclamation, ut seems quite light
in that ROOM" The remark was heard
by Mr.. Joe Nathan who rushed back,
and on opening the door, found himself
confronted by mass of smoke and
flame. A second glance showed it to
come from the corner where was bed
and large pile of paper, both of which
were blazing fiercely. A good supply
of water is always kept in this room
and a prompt application of a generous
dose bv Mr.. Nathan and his employees
quenched the flames and nipped in the
bud what, twenty minutes later, would
have proven a disastrous blaze. which
would undoubtedly have carried out the
whole corner. How the fire started is
not known, but it is thought that coal
from the stove little distance away
snapped over onto the bed and set it
on fire. Tho loss was confined to this
and a few bundles of paper. Quite a
little excitement prevailed in the vicin-
;,v of the market for time but was
quickly allayed as soon as it was known
the fire was out, when all congratulate
cd the proprietors of the market on
their fortunate escape.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

AFTER being literally under the
weather for some time the Platteville and
Lancaster telegraph has been resur-
rected and is again in working order.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

THE Great Grecian Show arrives
next Tuesday, May %. A fine street
parade and slack wire ascension pre-
vious to the afternoon performance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

OWING to the heavy wind and rain
storm, Sunday evening the temperance
lecture, which had been announced for
that time, at the Methodist church, was
abandoned. The pulpit in that editice
was occupied in the morning by Jack
Warburton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
EDUCATIONAL.
Z. NJ. wooD, A. NJ.
Editor.

Promote as an object of primary importance.
institutions for the general diffusion az know
ledge In proportion rs the structure Of Coy
erment gives force to public opinion. ii is neees-
sary mat public opinion should be enlightened.
Washington Farewell Address
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

THERE was no service at the Congre-
gational church. Sunday evening, in
order that the congregation might be at
liberty to attend the proposed temper
ance lecture at the Methodist church.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The band have been hard at work,
primarily for the purpose of perfectiug
themselves as an organization, and in
cidentally for the purpose of providing
some fine music for Decoration Day.
Under the efficient lead ership of Mr..
Spencer, backed by earnest efforts on
the part of each individual member,
this organization has improved to an
extent hardly to have been expected,
when the numerous obstacles to be en-
couuteied are taken into consideration.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

A RICHLAND county farmer has lately
received twelve hundred dollars from
the government for the manufacture of
the best sugar from amber cane.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Go to Jones & Bryan's and see those
waste Japan Baskets. just the thing
for your office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Downs Corset takes the lead for
style, fit and price. Sold only by C. j.
& NJ. 11w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
sPEcIALLoCAI. NOTICES

II you wanta Buggy or wagon of any
kind, go and see John Pollock and get
bis prices before you buy. he warrants
all his work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
The Best COugh Medicine

In the world. Sample free of charge
Call at Stone & Hassell's 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 $1.00. For sale by
40-45-y-1 Stone & Hassel
Farmers who intend selling us cream
this season will please call upon us
when in town, and get what cans they
need, they can then get themselves in
readiness by May 10, as the creamery
starts at that time. Those who have
never used the can and do not know
the advantages Oft will be allowed so
days trial, and if satisfactory they can
then be paid for. The retail price of the
can is So so but all our patrons win be
furnished them at $40 each. This
entails q loss upon US, but we want our
patrons to have can that will secure
better results than any now in use,
and therefore make this offer No
cans rented.
Do not delay in getting your cans as
the time is short.
Yours Respectfully,
DEPUY & MORSE. Props,
9w4 Lancaster Creamery
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

SAYS the Dubuque Democrat: "12,-
900 hoops were brought in from Water
loo, Wis, by John Dale last evening"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
Look Sliarp!

Taraxine for the Blood and Liver.
Best known remedy in the world. Try
it. Sold by
40-45-y-1 Stone & Hassell.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

THE engines on the Chicago & North
western road, were draped in mourn
ing, last week in memory of the fireman
who was killed in the Wsles accident.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
EsTATE-JAmrs A. KrLnouRN, Deceased.

ESTATE-JAMEs A. KILBoURN, Deceased.
State of Wisconsin. Comfy Court of Grant
County-In Probate
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular June
term of the County Court. TO be held in and for
said county, at the court house in the city OF
Lancaster, in said county, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF JUNE, A. D.. 1889.
the following matter win be heaI and con-
sidered; The application OF Leroy IT, kilhourn,
administrator the estate of James A Klbourn.
late of said county of Grant, deceased. for set
Element and allowance OF his account as snch
administrator and for an order distributing said
estate among the widow and heirs of said de-
ceased, and his discharge as such administrator
BY order of the Court
WIN. McG0NlGAI., Judge.
Dated May ;, 1888. 10w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. wArsu, Deceased.

State of Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
Connty-In Probate
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular June
term of the County Court, to be held in and for
said county, ut the court house in the city Of
Lancaster, in said county. on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF JUNE. A. D., 1885.
the following matter viii be heard and coRsid-
cred:
executor Of the last will and testament Of Nich0-
las Walsh. late OF the town OF Smelser in said
county. deceased, for settlement and allowance
OF his final account such executor and fer
assignment of the residue of said estate.
By order Of the Court.
WIN. McGONfGAL, Judge
Dated April .. 1888 aMS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Large stock of stylish goods in Hats,
Millinery &c, just received at Crosby
& REYNOLDS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

MENTION was made in THE HERALD
last fall of an ingenious substitute for
the common king-bolt, invented by
Mr.. j. Hough. This invention is now
in process of being patented. 1t has
been used on wagons and carriages
manufactured by Hough & Spencer and
is found to be q great improvement on
the old style of king-bolt and circle. 1t
appears that this modest invention has
attracted attention in outside quarters,
as gentleman from Chicago was in
the city last week to try and contract
for hundred gears, made with this
improvement. There is no doubt but
its manufacture could be made quite
profitable, and the patentce thinks
seriously OF establishing works of this
kind, if company could be formed for
the purpose. 1t would without a doubt
be successful investment, and would
certainly add considerably to the pros
peritv of the city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
SPECIAL LOCAL NOTICES

Horses Fed on Thorly Food require
one-quarter less grain and are able to
do more work. Sold by Stone & Hassell.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

If you want Stylish Neckwear go to
E. j. Benedict's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
Dated April =. 1883 aMS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TEus. Deceased.

tSIAIh-CHRIsrtAN IEus. Deceased.
State Of Wisconsin, County Court OF Grant
Connty-lu Probate
Notice IS hereby given, that at the June term
Of the County Court. 10 be held in and for said
county, at the court house in The city Of Lancas-
ter, in said county, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF JUNE, A. y. 1888.
the following matter VIII be heard and eonsid-
cred
The application of Sebastian Eckart to admit
to probate the hast viii and testament of Chris
tian Teus, last Of the town Of Marion in slid
county, deceased, and for administration with
the will annexed OF said estate
BY order Of the Court
WIN. MoGONIGAL. judge.
A,.-s !,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Annual school meeting blanks for
sale az the Herald Office Also Alpha
bet playing cards.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

WESTWARD the course of sidewalk
takes its way.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
Buggies and Fine Vehicles.

Go to Benedict's, on the corner, and
STE b. B. B. B.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
Dated April "A. 1888.
ESTATE-SlLAs 4. MccArEs. Deceased.

LNSTAIE-SlLAsA 4. MCtAPEs. DCcCasc0
State of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-Iu Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the Jane
term Of the county court to be held in and for
said county, the court house in the cts of Ian
caster. in said county, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF JUNE, 4. D. 1855.
the following matter will be heard and consid-
ered
The application Of Laurana McCapes to admit
to probate the last will and testament OF Siias
A. McCapes, late of Bloomington in said county,
deceased
BY order of the Court,
VIM. McG0NIGAL. County Judge
Dated April "a A d. 1881 gw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Frentres Steel Barb wire, at John J..
Oswald's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
IF u
WIN. McGoNIGAL, Judge.
Dated April p, 1888. sw4
EsTATE-nuLDAH SMITH, Deceased.

ENSTATE-HULDAH SMITH, Deceased.
state Of Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
County--In PROBATE.
Notice is hereby given. hat at the June
term of the county court, 70 be held in and for
said county. at the court honse in the city of
Lancaster, in said county, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF JUNE, AID, 1SS3
the following matter win be heard and consid-
cred:
The application Of Allen r. Bushnellior the ap.
pointment of administrator of the estate of
lIuldah Smith late Of Dubuque County, state Of
Iowa, deceased.
BY order Of the Court,
WIN. McG0NIGAL, Judge.
Dated May 1. 1888. 9w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
Free! Free! Free!

Another line of those nice Hose ex-
pected every day at G. j. q Ms. 11w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
FsTATE-JoaN w1slSsoS, Deceased.

T.
State of Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
County--In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that az the regular June
term Of the County Court, 10 be held IN and for
said county, AZ the conrt house in the city OF Lam
caster. in said county, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1888.
the following matter win be heard and consid-
cred:
The application Of Ann Wilkinson admins
tratrix of the estate of John Wilkinson. late OF
the town OF Hazel Green in said county. deceased.
to sell piece of real estate belonging TO such
estate described as follows: The southwest
quarter of northwest quarter of section three t3l
in town two 90 north. of range two t2) west. in
said county,
BY order Of the Court.
WIN. McGoNIGAL Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

NEW advertisements on first page.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Following are the most commendabIe
percentages of the advanced classes of
the High School at the examination last
week: Natural Philosophy. = Clara
Jones "a, Fred Meyer 93, Ida Thomas
81; Latin (B)--Ralph Strong. 81;
algebra (A),-Fred Meyer 81; Algebra
B).-Vina Moore 81, George Muesse
"a; Botany (A.-Clara Jones SO; Be-
tany B).-Clarence Thomas 90, Laura
Baxter o.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The following were neither absent
nor tardy in the First Primary Dept,
during the first half of this term
Lottie Hough, Ella Hartline, Cora
Stapleton, Gertie Gibbs, Annie Nehls,
Eddy Heberline, Willie Benn, Artie
Benn. BERTHE Birch, Nellie Benedict,
Fred Muesse, Mabel Bieg, Louis Henkel,
Aleck Ivcy, Alma Decker, Nellie Smith,
Ida Rewey, Charley Felts, Fred
Wedehase, Rena Bradley.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

We have heard some of our citi-
zens censure the great city of Darling
ton for not providing themselves against
the fire element, when in fact they
themselves are living in a tinder-bo
with not even bucket of water to put
out spark. We feel it our duty to
call the attention of our citizens to a re-
alization of the fact that some precau-
ton must be taken to prevent and ex-
tinguish fires. The fire fiend pounces
down upon us as sudden as death, and
too often as terrible. Let this question
be agitated. Let there be lively pub
lie sentiment in favor of suitable appar-
atus. No one can tell who will be a
victim, therefore there should be no
hesitation, as the village is well able to
afford it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

DoN'T miss the special local column.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The lessons to be learned from the OAR
lington blaze bring forth the following
remarks from the Shullsburg Free Press
on the subject of protection against fire:
The great and destructive fire in OAR
lington last week is an expensive and
sad lesson to its citizens, and timely
warning to other villages that the great
est precautiOn should be taken to pre-
vent. and have in readiness at all times,
the necessary and complete apparatus
for the extinguishing of fires.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

THAT stalwart advocate of temper
ance, Jack Warburton, dealt sturdy
blows at the enemy, in the Methodist
church, Thursday and Friday evenings
of last week. 1t was his intention to
speak at the same place Sunday evening
but the hard storm prevented any SER
vices being held. During his stay Jack
received one of the most scurrilous let
tiers it has been our i'll fortune to read.
As usual in such cases it was anon
ymous and revealed depth of depravity
that would hardly have been expected
in city so free as is Lancaster from
specimens of the brutal classes. 1t was
however, a sign that the sturdy work
done by the receiver had hit extremely
hard some where. Jack left Monday
for other fields of labor in the east md
south of the county where he will con-
tinue the good work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

If we reduce the salaries of our teach
ers below certain point, the result is
sure to be the turning of all good in-
struction into rich society. Those who
can pay well for good teachers will have
them, and the poor man will be left
without adequate instruction. The diff
ference between the rich and poor
will grow wider and wider by all penu-
robustness in regard to school salaries. =
William Cullen Brgant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

WHAT easily might have been n scri-
Gus runaway, so far as loss of life or
limb was concerned, occurred near the
Nathan slaughter house, south of the
city, Tuesday morning. The team of
ponies drawing wagon loaded with
meat, became frightened at the tapping
of a cloth thrown over the load, and
with bound were off on dead run.
The boy Henry was standing at their
head, and was thrown beneath the
wagon by the sudden spring, and the
hind wheels passed up over his back.
Luckily the meat had been thrown off
on the start, otherwise he would have
been seriously injured. The team, find
ing themselves free, dashed off through
the field, causing the wagon to turn a
series of double-somersaults, that soon
reduced it to twisted and torn mass of
iron and splinters. The team was
caught by the boy, none the worse for
their escapade, but a new delivery
wagon will be needed by the firm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

1t was in a Latin class and dull boy
was wrestling with the sentence, Req
tnga, which, with painful slowness of
emphasis, he had rendered .'The king
fees. "But in what other tense can
the verb .tngit be found?n asked the
teacher. A long scratching of the head
and final answer of, Perfect
owing to whispered prompt
ing. And how would you trans
late it then?' Dunno .Why,
put has in it, Again the tardy
emphasis drawled out: 1.-The king has
feas. - Waterbury american.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17
Have now in stock

and are receiving daily the largest
and best Stock of Dry Goods, Hats and Caps
Boots aid Shoes. Notions, Clothing for men and
boys. and Groceries. ever brought TO Fennimore
We feel that we Have BETTER STOCK Than
Ever, and assure our customers and all transient
trade that we can suit them in anything wanted
in orr line. Farmers Produce taken in exchange
for goods.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Jonathan Longfellow, of Whitleys-
burg, Del, having twenty-eight chill
dren, has built school house of his
own, employs teacher of his own. and
has school of his own He is seventy
years old, and came near breaking up
the school last week, by marrying the
twenty-three-year-old teacher, but an
other was found to take her place and
the educational institution wen. along
without a jar.-Rbiladelphia Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

EXAMINATION ECHoEs:-In the Sec
Pri. Dept. one class in Geog. had been
instructed concerning the birds of Grant
county, amoug which the night hawk
had been mentioned. One boy remem-
bering only the nocturnal part, wrote
it nightmare. > In the Botany class
of the High School, one pupil trying to
write ''interruptedly pinnate'' got it
''interfered pinnate.' Still another
paid her respects to well known fruit
in the following original manner:
''guesberry.n 1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

Town and County News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

The new schools-laws of Wis, can
hardly be called an Improvement on the
old. The change of the time of holding
the school meeting to July will en-
barrass both directors and teachers.
The former win be 10th to select teach
ers for the next year before the meeting.
and this will keep the latter in painful
and very inconvenient suspense for
some time after the year closes. For
those who live, or whose future fields of
labor, will be at considerable distance,
the uncertainty is particularly annoy
ing, for the travel and trouble of moving
are thereby greatly increased. Indeed,
suspense of this kind must be quite per-
picking to all teachers, as well as de-
trimental to the schools The true
teacher is always working with refer
ence to the future good of the school.
aud if every arrangement and plan
must be blank perhaps, not only
through the term, but including the
last day; and if no announcements or
information can be given Of the next
term; and il the many things that might
be done to facilitate the next years
progress must be omitted, surely the
schools must suffer loss. Moreover, the
communities or States that engage
teachers early have a better choice and
can therefore obtain better teachers.
We believe the change to July TO be I'M
wise Other changes in the LAYS will
be referred TO hereafter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

INTERMEDIATES DEP'T.-Pupils neith-
er absent nor tardy for the half term
ending May 18th:
Clark Buchner, Kittie Mckenzie,
Nettie Langridge, Geo. Clementson,
BERTHE Kinney, Edith Decker, Fannie
Langridge, Tom Langridge, Dora Cal
vert, Stella Showalter, Carrie Benn,
Mamie Stone, Josie Doyle, Frank
Rothschild, Henry Conradt, Maggie
Chocn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-05-17

II 100 A N.-Communion Service.