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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17
BeetOWn.

A list of casualties is about all that
is to be reported this week. On the
evening of the Sth inst. as Mr.. Byron
Hudson was passing the church on his
way home, his horse stumbled and
threw him heavily to the ground, break
ing one ankle and inflieting serious in
juries to his head and face. He was for
long time insensible, but is now able
to sit up for short time and will no
doubt recover.
Mr.. Frank Barr met with a similar
accident the day previous, breaking two
of his ribs and causing several severe
bruises, but he is now in fair way to
soon be out again.
But the most sad and sudden of all
was the accident resulting in the death
of our well known and respected towns
man, L. t. Arthur. who was caved on
and Immediately killed last Friday FORE
noon. As particulars will no-doubt be
given by others, viii only say that as
an acquaintance of twenty-five years,
first as eomrade in the army, and
since then at home, enables me truth
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

OYSTERS. Eat your oysters in
month that has an ''r'' in its name, for
bye and bye cometh the months which
possess no ''r's'' in their names when
people do not eat the bivalve. Shuck
your oysters, and on pain of death let
not drop of water or milk touch them.
Let them repose for moment in their
own liquid, while you cut up very
small quantity of fat, new bacon. with
shred here and there of lean with it.
About an ounce of bacon to quart of
oysters. Ham is not the best, neither is
midling; good, new shoulder is the ar
ticle. Put the bacon in frying-pa
and heat rapidly over a vigorously
burning fire. When the bacon is done
to crisp, pour in the oysters. Stew for
two minutes and a half or three, no
longer. Pepper to suit taste while
stewing. If the oysters are good salt
water bivalves, they need no salt. Then
pour out and eat. thank God you live in
a land where the art of cooking oysters
properly is not wholly lost. If you eat
oysters cooked in this style you will
never eat them cooked in any other way
if you can help it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17
The Building Outlook.

While there is not as much stir in Lam
caster this spring among mechanics as
there was year ago, and while there
are not SO many people getting ready to
build for themselves home, it will be
observed by what is herewith published,
that the shire town of Grant county is
not behind her sister towns in this part
of the State. Last year was an excep-
tionally busy season in the building line.
large number of handsome and ex-
pensive buildings were erected, and Lam
caster enjoyed boom in that direction
second to no other place in the State,
population being taken into considera-
ton. The almost entire failure of crops
last year, and the consequent following
of dull winter business, has not brought
forth much energy on the part of the
people this spring to launch out in build
ing enterprises. There still exists, in
Lancaster, lack of comfortable tene-
ment houses. The demand is for bet
ter class of buildings by rentors, and as
they are not to be had the conclusion is
selt-evident that they should be built
Not only would they prove a sure and
remuneratiYe investment, but their be-
| ing obtainable would bring more people
| to reside in the city.
A representative of THE HERALD has
been among the builders of the city to
ascertain what buildings are now under
contract and what other improvements
are to be made in that line, and the fol-
lowing is the result of his Investigations:
Messrs John Muesse 81 Price have I'M
der contract and are now at work on the
residence building of Mr.. Louie Alt.
The main part of the building will be
24x2S feet, two stories high, with an adj
dition 20x26, porch being on each side
of the addition. They also have con-
tract for the improvements to be made
on the residence of Mr.. David Schreiner.
This building is to have an addition
built on, which will be carried up two
stories, making that residence nearly
square. The contract for the new Ger
man church, to be built in the southern
part of the city, has been let to the
above firm. The building will be 26x40
with IA feet posts. These gentlemen
are also engaged to do the work eontem-
plated on the store of Mr.. John Schrei-
ner, which will consist of a new front
similar in design to that of Mr.. Barlow's
store.
The BROKER Brothers have contract
for building the new dwelling for Mr..
Samuel Vivian, south of Mr.. Eaton's res
idence. This building will be brick,
size of house 26x28, two stories in height,
with wing 14x1s. Also the dwelling
of Mr. Vandewall's, 16x20, two stories
in height, with wing 12x14.
Mr.. Harry Patch has the contract for
building Mr.. Weber's residence, located
in the western part of the city. The
building will be 26x26, two stories high.
! Besides the contracts above men,
toned, there are many residence owners
in Lancaster who contemplate making
necessary changes in their buildings,
which will give considerable employ
ment to builders. All in all, there is
prospect that the resident mechanics of
| Lancaster viii have constant employ
ment this season, even if the work to be
done is not on as large scale as it has
been in the past two years.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

DIsPUTED.-The report that has
gained currency through a telegram
sent Chicago and Milwaukee papers.
from Prairie du Chen, that the Winona,
Alma and Northern railroad company
had entered into an agreement with the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul COM
pany to stop operations on their line for
two years, is disputed, as being correct.
by those who are in position to know.
On the contrary, work is being pushed
on that line in a most energetic manner
and as fast as men and teams can be
obtained the working force is increased.
AT and near Wyalusing over seventy
men and large number of teams are
at work, while at the southern end of
the line, in Grant county, another large
gang of men and teams are making
road bed as fast as possible. The COM
pany building this line of road, be it the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, or any
other company, seem to be DESTROYS of
putting the road through as soon as
possible, and are exerting every effort
to accomplish that object.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

fuiiy TO say, that he was the peer of any
man | ever knew; and although he
chose the humble walks of life, no man
was more loved and respected by all,
particularly by those most intimate
with him, and no one will be more
missed.
Another nearly fatal accident hap
pened upon Sunday the 9th, in which a
daughter of Mr.. Abram Adkins narrow
ly escaped drowning. In company with
son and daughter of Mr.. John Dun
can, she was crossing Grant river in q
skiff, when by some means it was upset
throwing them all out into very deep
water Miss Duncan being nearest to
the shore was first safely landed by heI
brother, when they returned for Miss
Atkins, and seized her as she was sink.
ing the third time. He was by this time
nearly exhausted, but an elder brother
arrived just in time to pull them both
out, although it was long time before
Miss Adkins regained consciousness.
The bravery of the boy, who was only
sixteen years old, is to be commended
as he came near losing his own life in
rescuing the others.
Not much work is being done by the
farmers as yet, as they report it too wei
to work The ground.
Mr.. Holloway Stephens moved with
his family to Glen Haven to-day to in.
tersect the river road.
! There is some sickness and our only
physician is kept on the go both night
and day.
We have one model Road Overseel
who went to work the day after he quail
flied.
Our Town Board has met and taken
tour of inspection of the roads and
bridges of the town, and found much
work necessary in that line. They will
go TO work at once and Porter's bridge
and approaches will receive immediate
attention.
Considerable interest is being alread '
shown as regards the presidential elec.
tors, and caucus will be held by each
party upon Saturday next. SIGMA.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17
Old Settlers Gone.

Year by year the number of old set
tiers in Grant county are being dimin-
ished by the hand of death, and more
especially has the death roll increased
during the past year. Within week
of each other two of the old settlers
have been taken from earth.
On Wednesday, April 8, Mr.. Munns,
of the town of Fennimore, died at his
home after brief illness, leaving a
large family to mourn his loss. In the
year 1876 Mr.. Murns removed to Grant
county from Illinois. His possessions
were wife, three children, a yoke of
oxen, wagon and contents and three
cows. He camped with his family on
the land since owned and occupied by
him, and while camping his cows
strayed away and never were recovered
by him. During his many years resi-
dence in Fennimore he made a large
number of friends who sympathize with
the family in their loss.
| On Monday evening, at eight CLOCK,
Mr.. Thomas Maggie, of Patch Grove,
died at his home. Mr.. Maggie was
another resident of Grant county who
could we'll call himself an old settler.
Born in Ireland in the year 1906, he
was consequently in his 10Th year. In
1886 he located at Cassville. and two
years later moved to Patch Grove and
made the farm on which he lived to the
time of his death. His house is located
about two and half miles northeast OF
the village of Patch Grove, and is well
known to great number of people who
have enjoyed its Inequalities. His wife,
Elizabeth Brown, was a native of Scot
land, who with five children survive his
death.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

MARROW EsCAPE.-On Monday fore
noon of last week, Mr.. Frank Barr. an
old and very wealthy resident of Grant
county, met with n very serious acct
dent He was riding on horseback in
the town of Cassville. and when near
the residence of Mr.. Lewis Okey, the
horse became frightened at tree that
had been felled by chopper, and rear
ing up broke the girth which held the
saddle. Mr.. Barr was thrown back
wards from the horse, receiving severe
internal injuries, the most serious being
the fracturing of three ribs. He was
taken to the house of Mr.. Okey, where all
was done that could be to relieve his
suffering and make him comfortable.
For forty-eight hours Mr.. Barr was
obliged to sit on the edge of the bed,
the painful nature of his injuries pre-
venting his lying down. AT last ae-
counts he was improving rapidly, and
no fears are now entertained of his not
recovering. The result of the accident
was indeed fortunate for Mr.. Barr, as il
might have been more serious than il
has proven to be.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17


ton, Dakota, to the sick chamber of his
father William is looking quite we'll
and we are glad to see him amongst us
again. He will soon return to his
northern home. We sympathize with the
family in their aiiiiction.
B. /. LOOMS takes kindly to his new
calling, he has so fixed up his place Of
business that one would almost guess he
was an adept in merchandising. Sue
cess attend you Ben 49,
John Narrower has just started his
stump-jumper, a new tangled pillow. fol
blowing among stumps, where the TIM
Der has been chopped off instead Of
grubbing. The thing is a novelty and
seems TO work to charm.
We won't say one word about JEFF OF
our mother-in-law this time because JET
has offered somebody five dollars ia
give us licking guess the old lady
has put him up to it. C NJ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17
Mt. Hnne.

Saady White. son of VIM. and Mary
White. had partially recovered from his
illness bat il now suffering from a re-
lapse.
james Mulrooney. one of our oldest
and most respected citizens, is danger
ously sick, fears are entertained that he
may not recover.
VIM. Mulrooney has been summoned
by telegraph from his home at Wahpe-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

QUARTERLY MEETINGS. -Presiding
Elder Goodsell has made the following
appointments for the third quarterly
meetings in the Platteyille district:
Fayette. at Centennial, April 9Th and
9th; Darlington, April 18th and 18th;
Hazel Green, April 10Th and goth; Ben
ton, at Democrat, April 26th and 27th;
Lancaster, May Srd and 4th; Fennimore,
at Ebenezer, May 3rd and 4th; Bloom
ington. at Beetown, May 10th and 18th;
Patch Grove. at Mt. Hope, May 18th
and 18th; Linden, at Cable, May oath
and 18th; Dodgeyille, May 3lst and
June LIST; Mineral Point, June lst and
2nd; State Line, at Gratiot, June 9TH
and Sth; Shullsburg, at Kingsley's
Chapel. June 14th and 18th; Platteville,
at Wing, June 2lst-2Srd; Belmont, at
Strawberry. june 2Sth and 29th; George
town, at Big Patch, june 2Sth and 29th.
HENRY GooDsELL,
Presiding Elder.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

DIED. AT her home in this city, Mon
day morning, April IA, 1884, Mrs.
Catherine Schroeder, wife of Christ
Schroeder, aged 20 years, months and
% days. Deceased was taken i'll some
four months ago, and Notwithstanding
the efforts of kind friends and relatives
she continued to decline till death came
to her relief. She was consistent Chris
tian, member of the Congregational
church, and left not few friends be-
hind, as she had been resident of Lam
caster for about twenty-eight years
The funeral occurred Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock from her home and was
largely attended. She,leaves, besides hel
husband, son, Mr.. Lou Schroeder
who holds position on the milwaukee,
Evening journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17
REyTyAI WoRK. special efforts

REVIVAL WoRK.-The special efforts
for revival that have been put forth in
the Congregational Church, are being
continued again this week. Every even
ing last week, excepting Saturday, Mr..
Nelson preached with power, and some
have already been lead to make pro-
fession of faith. Rev Mr.. Sanford, of
Darlington, was present Monday and
Tuesday evenings, and lent a sshelping
hand' rendering several songs with
good effect.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

EASTER was quietly observed
in our city churches last Sunday, and
all the services were attended by I'M
usually large congregations. The Con-
gregational church was tastefully decor
ated with cut flowers and potted plants,
and Mr.. Nelson preached sermon APP
propriate to the occasion. AT the Cath
Ole church the usual Impressive services
commemorative of the day were held.
In the evening at the Methodist church
an Easter concert service was given by
the Sunday-school. A plain wooden
cross was placed on a table which was
afterward appropriately decorated with
wreathes of flowers. Responsive read
ings and recitations were given by the
different classes, all of which was inter-
spersed with good singing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

Flowers LIFE OF CARPENTER-Mr.
Frank A. Flower has our thanks for a
copy of his Life of Matt. H. Carpen-
ter" AS we have not been able as yet to
carefully read it, we refrain from dis
cussing it as thoroughly as a closer per-
usal would justify us in doing, but it
seems to be a work well calculated to
fill a long felt popular want with the
people of this state in regard to her
most renowned and illustrious states
man, whose brilliant deeds fill such a
large niche in Wisconsin's history. 1t
will be a popular book with the people.
Canvassers can obtain territory by adj
dressing General Manager of Life OF
Carpenter 1887 West Main St., Madison
| Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

The LAsT.-The last lecture of the
School Lecture Course will take place
Friday evening, the 18th inst Hon.
Geo. r. Vending is an orator deserv-
ing an audience, besides it will be the
last opportunity of helping a worthy
enterprise.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

FIRE.-The residence of Rob't Brind-
ley situated about one mile southwest
of Mt. Ida, was entirely destroyed by
fire about half-past four o'clock on
Tuesday evening-all his furniture and
household utensils were lost. The loss
will fall heavily on Mr.. Brindley as
there was no insurance on any of the
property.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

ALL IN.-The following town officers
elected in the town of Paris, completes
the list that was published in tabular
form in THE HERALD last week: Chair
man, f. j. Marvel; Clerk, Henry Walk
ershauser; Treasurer, John Long
botham; Assessor, John Lang.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

GRENADEs.-The enterprisihg pro-
prietor of the Wright House Mr.. John
S. Wright, has provided his house with
complete outfit of the Harding Hand
Grenade to be used in case of fire.
The Grcnades will be placed in the
halls and other accessible places about
the hotel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

Observation-Disclosures people of Ian
caster can enjoy an evenings fun at the
skating rink on Saturday evening,
when the first masquerade on skates
will take place. Do not miss this the
best entertainment of the season.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

4
A RUN ON A DRUG STORE.-Nev-
er WAS such a rush made for any Drug
Store as is now at Stone & Hassell's 5.
for Trial Bottle Of DR.. Kings new
discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. All persons affected with As
thma. Bronchitis. Hoarseness, Severe
Coughs, or any affection of the Throat
and Lungs, can get trial bottle of.this
great remedy free. by calling at above
Drug Store. Regular size 81 90.
WELL REWARDED. a liberal re-
ward viii be paid to any party who will
produce a case of Liver. Kidney or
Stomach complaint that Electric Bitters
viii not specify cure. Bring them
along, it viii cost you nothing for the
medicine if it fails to cure, and you will
be web rewarded from your trouble be-
sides. All blood diseases, Biliousness,
Jaundice, Constipation, and general de-
bility are quickly cured. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded. Price
only fifty cents bottle For sale BY
Stone q Hassell
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

HoRsEs.--In this issue of THE HER
AID Mr. VIM. j. Dyer advertises his
fine horses, Swigert and Victory. No
man in Grant county has taken more
pains to secure class of horses that
will prove profitable to horse raisers than
he. His horses take first premiums
wherever shown, and they are in every
way worthy Mr.. Dyer deserves the
patronage of the farmers and should
have it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

THROWN FROM HIS HORSE. We'd
nesday evening last, Mr. Byron Hudson
was starting from home in the village of
Beetown, he was thrown from his horse,
stricking his head upon rock causing
a severe and ugly wound. For some
time afterward he lay unconscious, but
at last accounts he was improving and
on fair way to recovery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

Bucklen's Arnica Salye. The great
est medical wonder of the world. War
ranted to speedily cure Burns, Bruises,
Cuts, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
Cancers, Piles, ChilblaiDs, Corns, Tet-
ter, Chapped Hands, and all skin erup-
lions. guaranteed to cure in every in
stance, or money refunded. IS cents
per box. For sale by Stone g. Hassell.
1Sm12
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

He DID TT.-When THE HERALD an.
nounced last week that Prof. Geo.
Nickerson, the boss roller skate jumper
in the northwest. would jump over thir-
teen chairs at the rink last Saturday
evening, The .e were many who doubted
that the ieat could be accomplished.
At the proper time, last Saturday even
ing, the floor was cleared, the thirteen
chairs. with horse added, were placed
in position. Prof. Nickerson was called
for and made the leap successfully
that is, he cleared the chairs and horse,
but in stopping too suddenly he lost his
balance and fell. Lancaster is ahead
on the chair jumping business until
some other person wins the honors
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

FISHING. The trout law expiring on
Tuesday, the 18th inst, a large number
of fishermen were planted along either
bank of Green river on that day. Some
placed the number at about sixty, but
the number was not much less than
fifty. Those who have postponed their
fishing expeditions will find that the
little 'speckled gamesters have been so
badly frightened that they will be hard
to find.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

NEW goods. -Messrs, C. FL. Baxter
& Co. have been receiving an immense
stock of spring and summer goods for
this market. The stock comprises
everything to be found in a first class
store. Their advertisement viii APP
pear next week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17
own and County News.
Republican Town Cancns

The Republicans of the Town of Lam
easter are requested to meet in Hyde's
Hall ON Saturday, April 10, 1884, at 2
clockin the afternoon, to choose twelve
delegates to represent the Town of Lam
caster in the Second Assembly District
convention. to be held at Beetown on
Tuesday, April %, 1884, which conven-
ton is called to choose two delegates to
the Republican State Convention, and
five delegates to the Senatorial Conven-
ton.
BY order Of the Republican Town
Committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

FosTER's SHoEs.-Mr. Z. j. Benedict
comes out this week with new adver-
tisment of his goods. His stock is full
and complete and his prices are such
as will suit the most exaeting.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

Correspondence is being conducted to
procure blank diplomas for our High
School, the old supply having been ex-
hausted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

CALL at A. Schmitt's for corn, oats,
oil-cake, bran, shorts, fresh graham
flour. bolted corn meal, corn meal for
chicken feed, early amber sugar cane
seed, all kinds of garden seeds in bulk,
fresh butter, lard and all kinds of gro
ceries. Prices as low as the lowest.
SIC
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

New BUs.-Messrs. Wagner and
Roberts of the Horstman House, put in
use last week, a handsome new covered
bus for the comfort and convenience of
their patrons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

MORE RAILROADS. - The Winona,
Alma and Northern railroad last week
engaged two parties of Surveyors to
run lines from La Crosse to Chicago
and Milwaukee. The route will leave
La Crosse out of what is known as the
Bostwick Hollow, and it is the purpose
of the company to make their surveys
as near an airline as the nature of the
country will permit. These routes are
intended as feeders to the Winona
Alma and Northern, also giving them
direct lines to the two great lake cities
of the Northwest. There is no longer
any reason to suppose that the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy is back of the
new road along the east bank of the
Mississippi river. In fact the corpora
ton of capitalists behind this new rail.
road in Wisconsin is entirely outside OF
any of the old corporations operating
in the Northwest, and the line is indie
pendent of any of them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

GERMAN BoY-The popular brand
of cigars which are now all the rage
are named after Lancaster's famous
trotter German Boy. Our local
dealers are all supplied with the new
brand
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

The love of Christ is like the blue sky
into which You may see clearly but the
real yastness of which you cannot
measure, 1t is like the sea, into whose
bosom you can look little way. but
Its depths are unfathomabie.-
u CheYae
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-17

A NEW LINE of Neckwear, includ-
ing Fichus, Lace and Embroidered Col
lars, Ruching, &C., at C. Il. Thomas's.
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