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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14
Representation at Chicago.

The Republican National Convention
of 1880 abolished the unit rule and pro-
vided for district representation. Car
rying out the instruction of the conven-
ton, the National Committee at meet
ing held in January of last year adopted
report in which it was provided that
''the Republicans of the various Con-
gressional districts shall have the option
of electing their delegates at separate
popular delegate conventions called on
similar notice and held in the district at
the same time within fifteen days next
prior to the meeting of the State Con-
vention, or by subdivisions of the State
Convention into district conventions,
and such delegates shall be chosen on
the latter method if not elected previous
to the meeting OF the State Conventions
All district delegates to be accredited by
the officers of such district conventions. +"
In what manner do the Republicans
of this State propose to exercise the
right of district representation? 1t is
time they were giving the question their
careful consideration? How are they
going to use their option? Which plan
will secure the better representation,
that which looks to separate district con-
ventions or that which looks to subdi-
viding the State Convention? 1t is for
the Republicans themselves to decide,
and it is of the first Importance that no
mistake be made. We notice that some
of our contemporaries in discussing the
subject find fault with the rule adopted
by the National Committee because it of
fers an option. But the time for criti-
cism upon the rule is past, or rather is
not now in order. The only thing In or
der is for the Republicans to determine
is what the Republicans win do. Ger
tainly there is nothing in the option that
stands IN the way of district represent
alton.
The duty of the State Committee in
the premises is evident. 1t ought with
out unnecessary delay to take the init
alive looking to carrying out the pur-
pose OF the National Convention as ex-
pressed in the rule of the National
Committee. Let the committee make
provision for uniform Congressional con-
ventions in each of the thlrty-four dis
tricts. The duty cannot be left to the
Congressional committees, because the
reapportionment of last year in altering
the boundaries of districts necessarily
brought the existing committees to an
end. OF course the State Committee
has no right to dictate" to the Con-
gressional districts, but a call by the
committee for district conventions would
be generally respected.
1t is desirable also that the district
conventions shall be large enough to
he fairly repreSentative Thav oar
tainly ought to be much larger than the
ordinary Congressional convention.
The great principle of district represent
alton is on trial. 1t behooves its friends
to see that it is tried under the most ia
vorable circumstances that can be COM
manded.-NeU York Tribune
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14
Bloomington.

A Post of the Grand Army of the Re
public was organized in this place las
Friday afternoon and evening, ID. Web
ster of Prairie du Chen officiatipg, aldeC
by G. Blancher, of the same place. The
Post started with 80 members, which
number will, no doubt. be swelled tc
twice the amount. The Post is called
Will Hickok Post, No. 1874. The Posl
was named after one of uncle Ben.
Hickok's boys, who was killed IN battle
after his term of enlistment had ex.
pired. A large and iourishing Post
can be maintained in this place, as there
are many old soldiers in and around
Bloomington.
The following is the list of officers OF
Will Hickok Post G. A. r. No. 1874:
Commander, John p. jenkins;
Sen. Vice-Commander, H. F. Young;
Junior Commander. F. j. Schloesser;
Chaplain. Samuel Woodhouse;
Quartermaster, G.. w. Nevins;
Officer of the Day, p. BARLEY;
Adjutant, G. B. Sprague;
@ NJ. S., F. j. Schell;
Sargent Major. Fl. E. Garthwait;
Officer of the Guard. Miner Hickok;
Surgeon. 0. p. Sala, NJ. ID.
1t is not yet decided on what nights
the meetings of the Post are to be held.
The boys did not look as young as when
they were mustered into the service,
twenty-one and twenty-five years ago.
Many of them have white heads while
others are getting white as fast as posi-
BILE
Business quiet but firm. The wood
business was never better in this town.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14
Circuit Court Proceedings.

The following disposition of cases,
since February 6, is recorded.
VIM. ). Holmes VS.. Rosanna Holmes.
Order confirming Sheriff sale.
John kozian VS.. Matthias Konners.
deceased. Order discharging mortgage
of record
The State VS.. James Gray-Adultery.
Nolle prosequi entered, to indictment
found by grand jury, by District Attor-
ney, and Information filed bv District
Attorney for fornication Defendant
arraigned in open Court and pleaded
guilty.
Arson Stowel VS.. Jesse Hardy and
wife. Richland county. Order of ref.
erence to /. j. Brooks.
Joseph Augusta VS.. Chicago, Milwau-
kee and st. Paul railroad. Appeal from
Justice Court. This was a case where
the plaintiff sued defendant for the value
of cow killed on defendants property
The Jury found verdict for plaintiff and
| assessed damages at forty dollars.
A. Freeman VS.. E. Ballzell. Appeal
Judgment for defendant.
johnson & VanBuren VS.. Chicago &
Northwestern railway. Appeal. Jury
| found for defendant company.
JACOB Houser Us. John Hurd, ct al
Relief Judgment for defendant.
In the matter of the application OF
Chas. Schelleager, an infant, to sell
real estate. La Fayette county. Order
of sale signed.
Henry Bender VS.. Samuel Goan.
Promissory Note. Continued on APP
plication of defendant.
Frank Barr VS.. Mary ID. Phillips, et al.
Judgment of foreclosure signed.
Edward Halloran VS.. Henry r. Graf
lot, ct al. La Fayette county. Judg-
ment of foreclosure signed.
Silitia Wilkinson VS.. Daniel Wilkin-
son. La Fayette county. Petition and
order for paying over certain money.
James Harvey VS.. David Wilson.
SANDER. Jury found for the defendant
Thomas Stephens VS.. VIM. Shaw, et al
Order confirming Sheriff sale.
Mary A. Wortley VS.. Mary Hugill, Ell
al. Iowa county. Order confirming
Sheriff sale.
Matthew Tormey VS.. Joseph Kay, et
al. Appeal. Jury trial Verdict fol
defendant. Motion for new trial over
| ruled.
Martin & Toay VS.. E. I. Carter
Cause settled by stipulation.
State VS.. S. j. Walker. Assault. De
PENDANT not appearing, his bail was de
clared forfeited.
Levi Showalter VS.. Mary w. Showal
ter. Divorce. Plaintiff withdrew hi.
complaint.
Maggie E. Murray VS.. James j. Muir
ray. Divorce granted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14
FenninlOre.

A most notable gathering was that
which graced Good Templars hall, in
Fennimore, last Saturday, consisting of
the Juvenile Temples of Lancaster,
Montfort and Fennimore. Eighty-five
members reported for the picnic dinner,
in the hall; and after it was over they
paraded through the streets and re-
turned to the hall, for the exercises of
the day, consisting of songs, declama-
tons and readings, any and all of which
were well worthy of the attention they
received, and were great credit to the
Temples and to those in charge. There
were also remarks by older people pres
ent (who were not members of the or
der), kind words of encouragement and
manifesting on the part of the speakers
most intense interest in the proceed
ings and the cause for which these Young
people we're assembled. One of these
speakers said: "You have struck the
key note. You have hit upon the cor
rect mode of operation. After the ex-
ercises were over, the whole company
took their sleighs and rode through the
town, singing temperance songs. All
who were present seemed to enjoy the
proceedings immensely, and the whole
affair may be set down as splendid
success. The Good Templar Lodges,
under whose auspices the Juvenile Tenn
Piles are organized, and especially those
young ladies who have charge of the
Temples, are entitled to the thanks of
the community for their efforts in this
direction.
As the 1880 passenger train was NOV
ing out of the station for Lancaster, on
Thursday last, a passenger who had
been standing on the platform lost his
footing and would have fallen under the
wheels if he had not received timely as
sistance. A friend who was standing
near caught hold of him and held on,
thus preventing what might have been
serious accident. If the bus drivers
were little less anxious to see who
could get down first and little more
careful of the safety of other people,
they would be entitled to the thanks of
this community and would be able to do
all the business they have to do just as
well.
1t would naturally be supposed, judg-.
ing from the number of petty lawsuits
that are brought before the justices here,
that good many people never paid a
just debt or fulfilled a contract unless
they happened to think they wanted to. |
Delinquent parties usually have to pay |
up, and stand costs also. finally.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14
Keen the Crops on the Farm.


The Pittsburgh Stockman says: One
of the questions in agricultural economy
which will perhaps never be settled to
the satisfaction of all concerned is
whether it is better for the grain-raiser
to market his crops direct or feed them
to stock. Notwithstanding the fact that
the weight of testimony is in favor of the
latter plan, great many farmers per-
sist in clinging to the former one.
Granting that an occasional man is so
situated that it is advisable for him to
sell his grain together, and that there is
an occasional phenomenal period of a
year or two in which feeding appears to
be in some degree sacrifice of grain,
there is no doubt whatever that the av-
erage grain raiser should also be stock
raiser. The cases referred to are only
such exceptions as can be found for al
most any generally accepted agricul-
tural rule, and do not in any sense dis
prove claim which is substantiated by
the best farming brains and experience
in the country 1t is hardly necessary
to argue at this day that stock raising
and feeding, taking any considerable
term of years together, will pay; or that
land that is cropped without feeding
will in term of years lose its produc-
tiveness and value, unless fortified in
some other way, generally more expen-
sive and less satisfactory. These things
are pretty well understood, and yet
some men find that in their own expert
ence they do not get the value of their
grain in feeding, although they see in
the experience of others that this use Of
it is profitable. Excepting the off years
leach branch of agriculture having its
off years, in which it fails to pay), the
man who fails of profit in feeding his
gram must be at fault in method, must
be lacking in economy, or must in some
way fail to properly manage his BUSH
ness. When of two feeders, similarly
situated. one succeeds and the other
fails, the difference must of necessity lie
in the men, and the failure of one fur
nishes no argument against the general
average proht of raising, feeding and
marketing domestic animals.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14

SKATING RINK. -Messrs. Knapp &
Wright have undertaken the task of
providing the people of Lancaster and
vicinity with first-class roller skating
rink. The floor, of the best hard maple,
is 40 by 50 feet, and will provide ample
room for all who may wish to visit the
rink. The firm expect to have their
opening about February 20, at which
time the use OF skates and the entrance
will be free to all. The building will be
well lighted, warmed and ventilated,
and from the well known reputation of
the gentlemen having the rink in charge,
none can doubt but that the best order
will be preserved. The public should
give this institution liberal patronage,
as the proprietors have not been sparing
of their means to provide a valuable
resort for skaters.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14
WerIaY.

1t becomes our painful duty to record
the sudden death of Miss Ann Collins,
of this place, at " Mercy Hospital, -
Chicago, on Monday evening, February
4. For some three years Miss Collins
has had a tumor forming in the region
of the left breast, although it had never
caused her any Inconvenience, it con-
tinued to grow larger, and, acting un-
der advice of prominent physicians,
she decided to have it removed. For
that purpose she went to the Mercy
Hospital little over two weeks ago.
The operation was seemingly successful
and for three or four days she seemed
to be doing finely, but on the Sunday
preceding her death she began to sink
rapidly and symptoms of pneumonia
were developed. Her brother, John
Collins, was telegraphed for and he ar.
rived in the city Tuesday morning. only
to find that he was too late, as his sister
had died the evening previous. The
remains were brought here Thursday
and buried from the Catholic church on
Friday. The concourse of friends thai
followed the deceased to her last resting
place was the largest ever seen in this
vicinity.
Mr.. E. HI. Campbell, who has beer
for long time identified with the inter.
ests of this community, is closingout his
property with the intention of taking an
early departure for the west We are
not definitely informed, but think he in.
tends to locate somewhere near Fland
reau, Dakota.
There was pleasant gathering at the
house of Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Lance, last
Tuesday evening. 1t was occasioned
by a reunion of all the members of theil
family. A bountiful supper was served
to which ample justice was done, as your
scribe can fully attest.
To the typo who set up our cores.
pondence last week we would suggest
in the most delicate manner imaginable
that U. B. stands for United Brethren
instead of Union Baptist" We fear
Brother Wood will "deny the allegation
and defy the alligator" $50 to-
young man. GREEN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14
munity go with them on their long

munity 60 with them on their long
journey.
Mr. Matt. B. Pittman, of Boscobel,
arrived in Lancaster during heavy
snow storm. Matt thinks the orders OF
Court are memorable.
Mr.. A. S. Hern, editor of the Dodge
vile Chronicle, was in Lancaster on
Tuesday and made The HERALD q
friendly call. His trip here was to pre-.
sent the invitation of his village to the
executive committee to hold the next
Soldiers reunion there Mr.. Hern did
his duty in the premises, and fayorably
impressed the committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14
WILLIAM TAyouARY.-The follow

WILLIAM r. TANoUARY.-The follow
ing item, concerning the death of Mr..
Tanquary, is taken from the Spirit of
Jefferson, published in Charlestown,
West Virginia, under date of January
Doth: sour esteemed and aged towns
man, Mr.. William r. Tanquary, whose
illness we noticed in our last, passed
peacefully away on Sunday morning
last, after sickness of some months, in
the 18th year of his age. Mr.. t. was a
kind and devoted husband, o pleasant
neighbor, and had for many years been
a consistent member of the Methodist
church. In bis death his large circle Of
relatives and friends have the blessed
consolation that his walk in life was such
that he approached the dark valley
without fear or trembling, and in full
confidence of obtaining the reward laid
up for those who fear and serve their
Lord and Master.''
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14

State Of Wisconsin. County Of Grant-ss.
Circuit Court
Russell q Co. corporation duly incorporated
under the laws of the State of Ohio, Plaintiff VS.
AlDertns G. Bean and Cynthia Bean, his wife, De
PENDANTS
Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in
pursuance of judgment Of foreclosure and order
OF sale rendered at special term Of the Circuit
Court for Grant county held in the court house
10 the city OF Darlington. in La Fayette county
commencing on the 5th day Of December A d.
1882. and on the 18th day Of December A. d. 1882
judgment was rendered and the time allowed
by law for redemption having expired aud no re-
demption having been made therein. Theunder
signed, Sheriff of Grant county, Wisconsin. will
on the 23rd Day of February. A.. D. 1884, at one
octock in the afternoon. at the front door of the
court house in the city of Lancaster in said eouu-
ty and state aforesaid offer for sale and sell to
the highest and best bidder or bidders for cash
the following described mOrtgaged premises or
so much thereof win be sufficient to raise the
amount due the Plaintiff for principal interest
costs and accuring costs, together with the ex.
pense Of sale, to-wit The west-half Of the
southwest quarter Of section number twenty.one
cd, township six 10. north of range five 49,
west all situate lying and being ia>the county Of
Grant and state Of Wisconsin.
Dated Sheriffs Office, Lancaster, We ian.
Sth, 1884.
j. l.. REWEY
BUSHNELL q WATKINS
Plaintiff Attorneys.
L. o. Address Lancaster Wis. 45td
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14

THE best cure for diseases of the nerves,
brain, and muscles is Browns Iron Bitters
MARION, MAss-Dr n. S. Ruggles says:
II recommend Browns Iron Bitters as a
valued tonic for enriching the blood and
removing all dyspeptic symptoms. 1t does
not hurt the teeth
HUNTSVILLE, ALA-Dr, J. T. Ridley
says: Browns Iron Bitters is q good
appetizer and merits attention from suf-
ferers."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14


SOLDIERS REUNIoN.--There was a
meeting of the executive committee of
the Soldiers Reunion held at the law
office of MIR. III. Buchner, in this city,
ON Tuesday afternoon, the object being
to decide on locating the place where
the reunion of 1884 would be held.
Representatives of the towns of Oar
lington and Dodgeville were present,
rendering the committee the hospitality
of their respective locations. The OAR
lington gentlemen, Messrs. Meehan and
Pennington, stated that their people had
subscribed the sum of $500 to be used
towards entertaining the soldiers, and
| would make the amount an even thou
sand without trouble. Boscobel, also,
presented an invitation for the soldier
boys to 60 there, but they would not
stand in the way of Darlington, which
seemed to be the place desired, proyid-
ing it was held outside the county,. The
| meeting of the committee adjourned,
however. without taking any action, the
next meeting to be held on the first
Tuesday in March. Meanwhile it is
recommended that the several Grand
Army Posts canvass the subject and
present their ideas of their choice of
locating the reunion to the executive
committee before that date. Last year,
| at the reunion in this city, the boun-
diaries of the organization were enlarged
so as to take in other counties, and at
that time it was generally conceded that
Darlington would have the next reunion.
On that supposition the people of OAR
lington have exerted themselves to raise
the necessary funds for that purpose,
and it is not at all likely but she will
have the pleasure of taking care of ten
or twelve hundred old soldiers for few
days during the coming summer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14

SOLD OUT.-The veteran Benjamin
Kilbourne has sold his celebrated mines
and farm of 600 acres in the town of
jamestown, to his neighbor, Conrad
May. These mines have in years past
produced large lot of mineral and the
prospects are that they will yet yield
large return to the miners.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14

DUBUQUE FAIR.-The Upper Missis-
sippi Inter State Agricultural Society,
will hold a Fair at Dubuque, the first
week in September, 1884. This Fair in
cludes Northern Iowa, Southern Mime
sofa, Southern Wisconsin, and Northern
Illinois. The Fair should be a good
one, and will, no doubt, be well patron
lied
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14

The next winter may howl, but it can't
hurt Bloomington. for she is well forti-
lied with great ranks of cord wood. No
danger OF freezing out, although quite a
number play ''freeze OUT by the side
Of q warm, cheerful fire, in some room
hidden from the intrusive eye of the
public.
Mr.. w. III. Brown, since retiring
from mercantile business, improves his
time by welding the buck saw on his
lire wood in the back yard. MIR. B. is
man who has worked hard in his life
time, and has not forgotten how vet.
Mr.. Chas. Hick has returned from a
visit to Pennsylvania, the home of his
ancestors. Charley likes Bloomington
'sfor awe that an awe that
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14

WILSON ENTERTAINMENTS Will
son for some unaccountable cause,
failed to put in his appearance for last
Thursday evening, and it is not prob
able that he will be here at all. The
Lecture Association, however, we
understand will supply another enter
tainment in its place, which will be
equally rs satisfactory.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14

AT THE RINK.--Last Saturday even
ing, at the roller skating rink, there
were large number of people who en-
joyed the sport to great extent. The
Lancaster band occupied the stage, and
played many of their best selections.
The floor was full of merry. happy
skaters, while every chair on the main
floor, and in the gallery was occupied
with spectators.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14

DON'T Miss IT.-Mr. Colfax has posi-
lively promised to be here tomorrow
evening, and every patriotic man and
woman should hear this distinguished
orator and statesman. This is an OPP
portunity of life-time-to hear an
orator of ex-Vice-President Colfax's
reputation, to tell of his personal knowl-
edge and intimacy of two of the coun-
try's most illustrious and honored dead
Lincoln and Garfield.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14
VIM. McGONIGAL. Judge.
Dated January =, 1854. s9ws
EsTATE-cHAELEs RuckpAsuEI. Deceased.

EsTATE-CHAELEs RucKpAsHEI. Deceased.
County-ln Probate
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
term OF the county court, to be held in and for
said county az the court house in the city Of Ian
caster, in said county. on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF MARCH, A. d. 1884,
the following matter will be heard and consid-
cred:
The application OF Elizabeth Ruckdashel for
the appointment of an administrator of the estate
of Charles Ruckdashel late of the county of
Grant and state of Wisconsin, deceased.
BY order of the Court
WM. MoGoNIGAL4, Judge.
Dated January % 1884, Jews
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14
FsTATE-Gronor ADAM KERN, Deceased.

ESTATE-GEoRGE ADAM KERN, Deceased.
State of Wisconsin. County Court of Grant
County-In Probate
Notice is hereby given, that at the March term
OF the County Court. to 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 MARCH, A. d. 1884,
the following matter will be heard and consid-
ered
The application of Barbara Kern TO admit to
probate the last win and testament of George
Adam Kern. late of the town Of Potosi, in said
county, deceased. and the issuing of letters tes-
tamentary thereon.
BY Order of the Court
WIN. McGONIGAL, County Judge.
Dated February 9TH. A. D.. 1884. 1qw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14

In THE SNow.-The Galena train due
here at 11:45. on Tuesday, got laid out
in snow bank near Livingston, and
passengers from the north, who ex-
pected to take that train, were brought
from Fennimore by team.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14

OYSTER SUPPER.-The Boice Prairie
Lodge of the |. o. G. T., will give an
oyster supper at the residence of Mr.
d. ID. UT, Tuesday evening, February
26. The occasion being the fifth ami
versary of their organization. All are
invited
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-14
MARRIED.


At Waterloo. Jan. 90, 1884, by John Wager
Christopher Grear to Ella A. Shipton, both Of
Waterloo.
At Lancaster. Feb. {, 1884, by s. W Eaton
ID. D., Mr.. Christopher Walter Of Odebolt. lows
TO Miss Lucy Eliza Langrdge.
AT the residence Of the brides mother in the
town OF Woodman. Jan. 81 1884, by Rev. j. ID
Wood Mr.. John 5. Goold TO Miss Jessie NJ. vii
hanson, both of Woodman.