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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17
NOTICE TO CREDIToRs-crLLrY

State of Wisconsin County Court of Grant
County-In Probate.
III. In the, matter Of the estate of William W.
Cilley. deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the claims and de.
mands OF all persons against William w. Cillev
late OF the town Of Bloomington, in said county
deceased, will be received, examined and adjusted
OK Jesse Brooks, Henry Lord and Jacob Schreiner
all of said county of Grant, Commissioners an
pointed Tor that purpose by the County Court Of
SAID county, at the office of Jesse Brooks. ESQ.
N the village OF Bloomington. in said county Of
Grant. on the Seventeenth an DAYS of March
and June, a. ID. 1884
Also that six go months from and after the
dtn DAY OF December, A. ID. 1888 is the time
limited for the creditors of said yyiliiap, ~
Ciliey deceased, to present their claims 10 said
commissioners for examination and allowance
by Order OF the Court.
VIM. McGONIGAL. County Judge
Dated Deenrnhpr 1rfh
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

SALE OF PEws.-The sale of the Con-
gregational church pews, last Monday
evening. aggregated about $500. AT
the business meeting. one week ago
last Monday night, MIR. c. II. Baxter
and NJ. NJ. Ziegler were elected trustees,
and Il. L. Murphey treasurer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

OPEN WINTER. The predicted ''open
winter has yet to put in appearance.
There is perhaps little to complain of
on the score of the weather; but what
is to become of our faith in the prophets,
and the "signs''-the muskrats, the
corn-husks the squirrels, etc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

l. 0. o. F.-The following have been
installed officers of the Hoffnung Lodge,
l. Q. o. f., No. 172, of this city for 1884:
N. g.. John Boerner; V. G., Anton
Schmitt; Secretary, Aug. Slichaelis;
Treasurer, Peter Henkel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

BURGLARY.-,Joseph jenkins, of Bos-
cobel, who has just served term of one
year at Waupun, on his release, Tues
day, was arrested again and brought to
this city, Tuesday night, by Deputy
Sheriff Ora Richards, and lodged in the
county Jail, in this city, awaiting trial
for burglary of the American Express
Company's safe, in the railroad depot,
at Boscobel. He was arrested for this,
and examination took place at the time,
but was sentenced to the penitentiary
on previous charge of highway rob-
berry. He will now have to pay the pen
alty of this crime.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17
EsTATE-JAMEs SYKES, Insane.

State of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
term of the County Court. to be held In ana for
sand county, at the court house In the city Of
Lancaster, in said county. on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1884,
the following matter win be heard and consid-
cred:
The application of Edward H. Garside. the
general guardian Of james Sykes an insane per.
son OF the county Of Grant. state of Wisconsin
Tor settlement and allowance of his account ~
snch guardian; Col John G. CLARK nppointed
special guardian in this matter
BY order of the Court
WIN. McGoNIGAL, Judge
DATED December q. 1883 a4ws
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

MORE BAD GRAMMAR Returning
back 1.-The fruit was gathered off Of
that tle e;' | will think on thee, love-"
"More than you think for" ''Who was
the proposal made top "He or his
nephew haze signed the paper" "Henry
or John are to go there tonight" Il
don't know bit eChdt shall sail;'' "Kate
seldom euer uses the wrong word;''
"Cold water is a preuentattve;n ''Please
cut it in half" 'She has married man
with lots of money! "He got loads OF
compliments ''They say he enjoys bad
health" Corporealpunishment;" 1.-THE
professor learnt us German" "You
have soson this seam badly ''The two
first verses" ''Susan is the handsomeSt
of the two;'' MARY writes as Jane
would have wrote;' 'Neither smokin 9
or drinking allowed. Institute.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

ANNUAL REPORT. Attention is
drawn to the report of the Farmers
Fire Insurance Company, OF Blooming
ton, for 1888, among new advertise
ments on first page.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

The boys of the High School claim
that they have more work to do at home
which interferes with their studies than
the girls have. Is it fact? What dc
the girls think about ftp
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

To hear such lecture and see such
brilliant experiments as those of Prof.
Richards for thirty-five cents, is a rare
opportunity for this portion of Grant
county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

CoAsTING. Every day now the news
papers bring accounts of accidents from
coasting by the boys. Coasting is royal
sport, but it is often dangerous as well,
and boys who engage in it need line up
on line in the way of caution.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

WEEK OF PRAYER.-The week of
prayer was quietly observed, in the Con-
gregational church, this city, four even
ings of last week, which were well at
tended.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

TON. Cox Posi-. - See notice in new ad-
tisement column Of postponemento of the
meeting of Tom. Cox Post, G. A. r., to
8 p. m, January II. This is the Weet-
ing for the mastering in and organiza-
ton of the Post, and it is highly impor-
tant that all old veterans should be
present. There is nothing to prevent
the organization in this city of one of
the best Posts in the state
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

SIDEWALKS. The thaw during the
early part of the week, favored some of
our citizens with an opportunity to COM
ply with the ordinance of the city coun-
Gil, in regard to removing snow from
their sidewalks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

THE CLARK TRIAL.-The trial of
George and Will Clark for assault on
John Ii. Knotwell, came up Wednesday
afternoon at l o'clock, and was con-
tinued until Friday the 18th inst. Dis
trict Attorney Orr objected to their
bail, and they were required to procure
one more name on the list, which, being
unable to do, they were committed to
iail
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17
Legal Notices,


SUMM0NS-HowLEY.
Circuit Court, Grant County
Jennie NJ. Howley, Plaintiff VS. james Howley
Defendant.
The state of Wisconsin. to the said defendants.
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service OF this summons. ex-
elnsiye OF the day service, anddefend the above
entitled action in the court aforesaid and in case
of your failure TO do. judgment Will be rem
dered against you according to the demand of
the complaint; of which copy is herewith served
upon you. ORR & LOWRY.
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
p. o. Address: Lancaster Grant County. Wis.
consin. 45w6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

COMET. The comet of 1912 is now
visible to sharp eyes without the aid of
the telescope. 1t is not brilliant af
fair, but all the same its appearance as
predicted after the lapse OF SO many
years enables the astronomers to say
81 told you so' with uncommon unc-
ton. The strange visitor may be found
in the northwestern sky, near the star
VaUa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

IcE.-The ice houses in this city and
vicinity are being filed with ice, h,.r
vested near Gray's mill on big Grant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

MARRIED. MIR. Charles w. Oleson
and Miss Nina j. Rose, were married at
Fennimore December 25, 1888, by Rev.
S. N. Jones.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

ZuIzzIsM. were the "fifteen
decisive battles of the world?n We will
publish the names of those first giving
us the answer to this.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

Mr.. James i. Anderson, of Mount
Ida, accompanied by his sister, Minnie,
passed through this city Thursday, on
their way to Lafayette county to visit
friends.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

The indication is welcome that ouI
School is starting this term with in
creased application to study.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

DRAMATIc.-The young people who
recently gave the entertainment "Above
the Clouds intend to give another en-
tertainment sometime in April.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

PROPERTY FOR SALE.-Houses and
lots, in this city, for sale. See II. Buch-
ner's new advertisement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

CoLFAx.-Hon. Schuyler Colfax will
deliver his popular lecture, "Our
Martyred Presidents, Lincoln and Gar
field in this city February Nth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17
EsTATE-JoHx STANLEY, Deccas ed

ESTATE-J0HN STANLEY, Deceased.
State of Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
Connty-In Probate
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
term of the county court, to be held in and for
said county at the court house inthe city of Ian
caster. in said county, ON the
FIRST TUESDAY OF FEBRUARY, A. d. 1881,
the following matter viii be heard and con
sidered:
The application OF George Stanley for the ap-
poiltment of an administrator of the estate If
John Stanley. late of the town of Bloomington in
said county deceased.
BY order of the Court
WM. MCG0NIGAI Judge
Dated Decemher 9ttb 1892 9t.o
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

FISH AND GAME business meeting
of the Lancaster Fishing and Hunting
Club will be held in THE HERALD Office
Friday evening the 18th inst. A full at
tendance is requested. See new ad-
vertisement
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

POSTMASTER APPOINTED On Mon
day President Arthur reappointed Mr..
William E. Delap postmaster, at Bos-
cobel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17
Dated December aith' 1883. -'ioA = . u
EsTATE-ApoLrn Hunsr. Deceased.

State Of Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
County-In Probate
Notice Is hereby given. that at the regular
term OF the county court, to be held in and for
said county at the court house in the city of Ian
caster, in said county. on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF FEBRUARY. A. Dy1ss4.
the following matter will be heard and consid-
cred:
The application OF Matthias Ston executor Of
the last will and testament of Adolph Hurst LAT q
Of the town of Waterloo, in said county. deceased
FOR settlement and allowance OF his final account
az s9ch executor, assignment of the residue and
his discharge.
By order of the Court
WIN. MCGONIGAL, Judge
Dated December "a 1888 d4w9
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

The raising of turkeys seem to be one
of the great industries of California.
One man near Casmalia, that state
raised 1000 turkeys this season, realiz-
ing IS, 900 from their sale.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

SLEIGHING.-The fine sleighing of the
past two weeks took tumble Sum
day, when the customary January thaw
set in.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

NEW HoUsE.-Mr. Stephen Vivian is
hauling material for new brick house,
which he will soon erect on his lot south
Of this city
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

Senator Allison was renominated for
Senator by the Iowa Legislature Tues
day, and Mr.. Wolf. of Cedar county,
was chosen Speaker of the lower house.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

PoULTRY.-Messrs Trowbridge, Morse
ana Black, on Monday shipped a car
load of poultry, weighing over 21,OOO
pounds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

The following are the High School
classes at Lancaster this term: Geome-
try, Astronomy Descriptive, Caesar,
Lat. Lessons, Nat. Philosophy, Civil
Govt, Algebra, Phys. Geog., Botany,
Composition, U. S. History. Gram.
(three classes), Arith. (two), Reading
(two), Geography, Spelling, Writing.
Drawing. German has been discon-
tinued until next term on account of
other branches that the class need to
take this term, and the amount of work
devolving upon the teachers. The
classes, however, are rapidly approach
ing such condition of advancement
and graduation that fewer classes will
be necessary. If the High School were
up to the course and thoroughly grad
ed there would now be about six classes
fewer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

WEDDED.-By Justice Baldwin at
the Horstman House, Fred C. Bennett
and jamie Drumm, on Jan. 16. Wit
nesses, Frank Barr and Mary Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

A Pocomoke City, Nd. belle, who is
still in her teens, has the credit of hav-
ing already rejected six applicants for
her heart and hand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

Mrs ODGERs. DR.. Odgers, we
regret to say, has been lying danger
ously i'll, for several days, of pneumo-
mia; but her friends will be pleased to
learn that, to-day, her condition is more
favorable
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

HORSE SoLD.-Mr. VIM. j. Dyer on
Saturday last, sold to Mr.. l.. }. Arthur,
his bay mare, of Bashaw and Messenger
blood. The mare is coming four years
old and is considered very promising
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

The lecture association has determined
to secure only first class talent, and thus
depend not less upon the taste and APP
probation, than the generosity and CO.
operation of the community. Hereto
fore the weather and other causes have
been unpropitious. and their anticipa-
tons have not been realized 1t is to
be hoped that there will be substantial
encouragement in the attendance Fri
day night Prof. Richards is high
priced lecturer, and if the people do not
appreciate the employment of him, loss
must result. And if such lecture is
not well patronized, there will be but
little encouragement TO secure the best
talent in the future. The hall ought to
be crowded to its utmost capacity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17
EDUCATIONAL.

rromote as an object OF primary Importance,
institutions Tor the general diffusion OF know.
ledge. In proportion as the structure az a Gov
erment gives force to public opinion il is neces-
sary that pubic opinion should be enlightened
-Washington's Farewell Address
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

Yet do thy work; ii shall succeed
In thine or in another's day;
AND. II denied the yictor's need.
Thon shalt not lack the toiler's pay.
Whiftis7.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

TYPHOID FEvER.-Seyeral cases of
typhoid fever are reported from Potosi
and vicinity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

BLAINE's BooK.-A gentleman can
vassed this city last week for Mr..
Blaine's book, Twenty Years of Con
gress." His territory embraces the
towns of Lancaster and Bloomington.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

CLOTHING. See new advertisement
OF the Boston Square Dealing Clothing
House.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

There were unusually poor lessons in
the High School last Thursday and Fri.
day. Why?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

Cow-catehers will proably soon be
applied to the Philadelphia street-cars-
not to sweep off stray COWS, but ven-
turesome small boys and careless drunk
en- men who may be encountered.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

PAT. BATTLE PARDoNED. The fami-
liar face of Patrick Battle was seen ON
our streets again Tuesday, Governor
Rusk having pardoned him ON Saturday
last. he arriving home on Monday night.
Rattle was sentenced by Judge Glenn
cntson September 10Th, TO one years
imprisonment, for implication in the
murder of Samuel Gadlin, June 70, 1883.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

PROF. RICHARDS. Tomorrow night
Jan. IS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17
Look Sharp!

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, 1884-01-17
NoTIcE-HAUsLEn.

To whom it may concern:
whereas, my son, John Hausler has left me
without any inst canse whatever. will saw thar
may make or any debts he NAV contract
Wyalusng. Wis, Dec. 2s. 1889
Aw3' GEORGE HACsLER
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17
DEATH OF Mrs. GEORGE HoRTo,

DEATH OF Mrs. GEORGE HORTON.
The Napa (Cal., Register, of Wednes-
day, January 9th, records the death of
an old resident of Grant county: "A
letter from st. Helena this morning
brought sad news to the children and
children's children Of Mrs Geo. Horton,
as it announced the death of this noble
woman at her home in st. Helena, be-
tween IL and II o'clock last night. De-
ceased had been in feeble health for
some time and was suddenly taken
worse yesterday, passing peacefully
away at the hour named, the cause of
her death being heart disease. The
loss experienced by the surviving hus-
band, with whom deceased had shared
the pleasures and pains of almost half
a century, cannot be estimated by those
who have never been called to suffer a
like bereavement, and she will have the
sincere sympathy of large community
in this his greatest sorrow. Mrs. Hor-
toms age was 81 years and. months.
She was native of Johnstown, Mont
gomery county, N. Y, and leaves four
children, all married, Mrs. Frank
Dickinson, in Oakland; Mrs. Geo. w.
Fisher and Mrs. G. NJ. Francis in Napa.
and Mrs. G. X. Prouty, in st. Helena"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

KIND WORDS. We are indebted to
Charlie, for a Chicago paper,
containing the following paragraph:
Cap" Farquharson, of the Lam
caster (Wis.) HERALD, seems to
have fairly distanced all his pre-
vious attempts in the line of holiday
numbers, by his Christmas issue, the
present season. The entire edition, hav-
ing eight mammoth pages of nine col
umns each, was printed on book paper,
and in very neat fashion. The HER
AID is evidently intent on driving things
during 1881.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

PROGRAMME Prof. Richards on Fri
evening the 18th inst, VIII lecture on
The Fairy Realm of Science" and his
programme will include the following
list of brilliant experiments: "The
Vaulting Egg, the Singing Water, the
Fire Balloon, the Suspended Water,
Gas Balloon Ascent, Fire from Air,
Boiling Water by Ice, the Bunsen Lamp,
Analysis of Air, the Magic Candle,
Synthesis of Air, Brilliant Oxygen Ex-
periments, Volcanoes from Ice, Metal
Conclusions, Shower of Meteors, the
Pillar of Fire, the Mock sun, and
others.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

No entertainment is SO cheap as read
ing, nor any pleasure so lasting Lado
Montague.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

THE PRoHIBITIoNIsT. We have re-
ceiyed the first number of the Prohibi-
zionist. new six-column, eight-page
journal, published in Milwaukee and
devoted to the interests of the temper
anee cause. 1t is well edited,
aud geographically speaking, it is
a beauty. Mr.. Io,hs Schroeder, for
merly of tins city, is foreman of
the Office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

Town and County News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

CHAS. J. RUSSELL. BUSINESS AGENT.
GEO. w. GOLDSMITH, FoRKMAN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

Opposition to the High School takes
on various forms, but it all means one
thing-it is an objection to Mans being
Man. When one says, II am in favor
of giving man good common-school
education; any more he must get for
himself" let us ask how long have you
been of that mind? How persistently
and long have the advocates of free eIe-
mentary education been obliged to argue
and aghate! Elementary education was
once charity; it has passed that stage;
in time it will be difficult to find an OPP
ponent to free Higher EducationA it
may take time, but it will be So
Teachers Institute.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

BY reading good literature you save
and sanctify time; i.
You suppress evil thoughts;
You sow good seed and raise rich
harvests;
You set good example to others;
You secure the fellowship of great
souls;
You enlarge the world you live in;
You increase your Illuminating and
lifting power among men.-Er.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

The following officers were elected al
the last meeting of the Philomathean
Literary Society: President. Miss Ellen
Woolstenholme; Vice-President, Frank
Bieg; Secretary, Clara Jones: Critics,
Misses Olive Muesse, Noma Frank, and
Ida Buchner; Treasurer, Walter Lewis
Usher, Fred Barnett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-17

THURSDAY, JANUARY II, 1884.
Daily Republican., 1884-06-28
FOURTH EDITION.
More About the FIOod.


The waters in the Brandywine and
other adjacent streams have subsidized
considerably since the recent storm,
and the dana &c done along the stream
is being rapidly repaired. The wire
foot bridge over the Brandywine has
been repaired, andthe photograph gallery
and flying horse apparatus, near Rosen-
dale park placed in position. On
various sections of the new railroad,
where work was stopped by the deluge,
trenches have been dug, the water
drained off and work resumed. News
from various parts Of the county re-
port great damage. The banks Of the
Christiana and White Clay Creeks gave
way and the adjoining land was mum
dated. The farm of ex.Sheriff Phillip
r. Clark, near Stanton, was entirely
submerged. and 800 tons Of hay swept
away by the flood. This state of affairs
was noticeable all along the line of the
creeks, where farm lands were covered
with water to the depth Of several
inches At Greenbank, Ridley Creek
was swollen beyond its banks and the
water rose terribly high, flooding every
thing In the hollow, doing considera
Bile damage. The park at that place
was flooded, trees we're blown down,
and the residents say they have never
witnessed such storm. At Rowlands.
vile, Cecil County, Maryland, thestorm
was very viol ent and vast amount
OF property destroyed, the heaviest
losers being the Mccullough Iron Com
pany, whose mills are at this place. The
flood submerged the mill property and
carried off an immense amounted vain
able material, besides doing other,
lamage.