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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31
Odd EeIlnMs'. Reuninn.

Lincoln Lodge, Mt. Hope, Bloom
ington and Cinderella, Daughter of Re-
bekah Lodges, of Bloomington, Missis-
sppi Valley and Hoffnung Lodges, of
Lancaster, under the auspices of the
Bloomington lodges picniced, at
Wayne's grove, Little Grant on Thurs
day last. The day dawncd cloudy and
unpropitious, but laters the clouds dis
appeared and beautiful day succeed
ed, the rain of the day before having
cooled and purified the atmosphere, in
spiriting each one with unusual good
nature and buoyancy. BY half past
eleven nearly all of this Old gathering
had arrived; temporary seats were erect
ed, and careful estimate would not
have placed the number present at less
than 300. Promptly at that hour Mr..
Frank Schell, of Bloomington, called
his brothers to order, and the Odd Eel
lows opening ode was sung, after which
all adjourned for dinner. After their
repast they were called to order again.
No regular programme had been pre-
pared, and all were bent on having
some informal observances. But clouds
began to gather and more rain fell for
short time than was necessary for
practical purposes just then, which tenn
porally put a damper on the reunion.
But the storm clouds soon "broke away
and the programme was resumed
Short addresses were delivered by
Brothers Schell, Buchner, d. Schreiner,
Horsefall, Mckinney, Day and Wood
house and Mrs. Mckinney and Mrs.
Schell which were appropriate and fell
citious. For the further enjoyment of
the assembly Editor Mckinney, of the
Record, read a newspaper article emit
tied the "Jiners' when provoked con-
siderable amusement and good feeling.
About four o. clock the assemblage be-
gan to dispense, all congratulating
themselves on day prolitably and
pleasantly spent. This was the first
gathering of the kind in the history of
the lodges, but we understand that in
the future 1t is intended to hold reun-
ion of similar character each year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31
PlatteyilIe District Camp Meeting.


The annual camp meeting of the
Platteville District of the Me. Church,
will be held at Bethel Grove. August
20 to 25, 1884 The following
is the programme:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 90.
SOD p. a.--Conseoration and promise meeting.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21-suSDAY SCHOOL
DAY.
$500 A. MS. S. Prayer meeting.
300 A. a--liow can we increase the Spiritual
power in orr Sunday Schools
1000 A. Ms. S. Class-meeting.
ii :U A M.-Helps and hinderances 10 the Con-
version of the Children
FRIDAY AUGUST 22-CLAss-LEADERs' DAY.
500 A. n.-Class-Leaders' Prayer Meeting
300 A. M.-The true aim OF Glass Meeting
1000 A. MA Class Meeting.
II 100 A. M.-How can the Glass. Meeting be made
more attractive aud useful,
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23-CENTENsIAL DAY.
500 a. M.-Centennial Prayer-meeting
900 A. MA century of soul-saving.
io:o0 a. M'-What has the Church done for me?
1900 A. M.--What are the elements to be empha-
sized for still greater growth in the
coming century,
Afternoons and evenings devoted to preaching
ana altar services. Children's meetings every
day at p. m.
The programme for the other two days will be
informal and arranged at the time.
All ministers, Sunday school workers,
parents and children are invited to
come and camp-come with your own
tent or borrow one. All trains on G..
Nj. u st. Paul road stop in sight of
grounds. Fare on railroads at reduced
rates. By ORDER Con-.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

to the nearest office for some weary
horse. In connection we might remark
that we have some two or three old,
long established, very actively conduct
ed telling phone lines, which, like
the telegraph are not delayed or him
dered by wind or tide; also that we
take about two hundred county papers
at the post office; all of which enable us
to lay claim to being very well post
ed community. All we lack now is a
lawyer and a public reading room, and
there is no knowing the limit of our adj
vancement.
James M. Pigg and family have re-
turned from prolonged visit to Fem
nimore.
Mrs. Woolsey, of Greedy. Iowa, is
visiting her parents in this village.
f. A. Morse is home from Bloom
ington, Ill, 10 which place he will re-
turn in two weeks, to position on
the Chicago & Alton r. r.
Mr.. Geo. Chalders, an old time min
er here, is back on a visit from Placer
vile, Cal.
A Cleveland & Hendricks Club and
also Blaine & Logan Club will soon
be formed here. A Butler club is not
needed, as it is admitted by all that
"Rit'' is a whole cord of clubs, himself
individually, and all hickory at that.
SIGMA
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CaSSYiile.

Times being dull necessarily makes
items scrace.
The warehouse owned by Mr.. G.. Pri-
Or formerly situated down at the river
has been moved up town and is being
put in shape for q roller skating rink.
The young folks are very anxious for its
completion as the sport is something
new here.
The breaking of a large wheel in the
saw mill causes delay in the work for
week or so.
The largest boat on the river, "The
Centennial" passed here going down.
1t met with trouble on account of the
sandbars and the river being low.
Mr.. j. ID. G. Sneclode has something
new in the way of perpetual-bearing
raspberry bushes. BY year from this
fall he intends selling them. They bear
rs long as there is no frost.
The principal subject of conversation
among the business men is the railroad.
BY late papers we learn that they in
tend employing athousand men to COM
mence work grading between East Du-
buque and La Crosse. When Cassville
gets the road it will be one of the best
trading points in the county.
Enough for this time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31
PlattcYilIG.

On recent visit to this city, the writer
had the pleasure of inspecting Platte
ville's new and commodious city hall,
which is rapidly approaching compile
ton. BY the courtesy of Mr.. A. w.
Bell, the contractor, who, by the way,
is well known to the residents of Grant
county as one of the leading members
of the legal profession, we were enabled
to make a tour of inspection. On en-
tering, we were ushered into the court
room, which occupies the greater part
of the first floor. 1t is admirably ar
ranged, airy, well lighted, and provis-
ions are made for the comfort of judges,
jury and audience. Also the two high
ceiling rooms for town officers are alike
ample and convenient. Scaling the
large stairway in the south part of the
building. we were ushered into the
large audience room or public hall
which is perfectly arranged as to venti-
lation and seating capacity. There is
a large stage and gallery, and excellent
taste is visible in the design and finish
of the woodwork. Cloak rooms, ticket
office and engine room, and other ac-
cessories necessary to the proper dis
posal of the public business, are there,
and place is also reserved where the
city fire apparatus will have suitable
and permanent home. The whole struc-
ture is made of pressed brick with stone
trimmings, some of the stone used being
the finest we have ever seen and meas
uring from four feet to eighteen feet in
length. The entire building will be
heated by two large furnaces. The
flooring is of Georgia pine. In the
large tower a fine clock will be placed
which will furnish the standard time
for miles around. All the material used
in the construction of the building
throughout is the best that could be
procured and the people of Platteville
certainly have reason to be proud of
such structure.
Mr. Bell expects to get through with
his part of the work in about three
weeks. although it will probably not be
entirely completed until October. Its
entire cost will exceed $4,000, and
when finished it will be not only the
finest public building in Grant county
but In adjoining counties as well.
SIwEL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31
TEACHERS INSTITUTES.

Two Institutes of two weeks each will
be held in this county.
The first, at Boscobel, commencing
August 4. will be conducted by Prof A.
j. Hutton of the Normal School at
Platteville, and Miss Eta Garlic, of East
Troy. The second, at Potosi, will com
mence August IS, and be conducted by
Prof. G. II. Nye of the Platteville Nor
NAL and myself.
The work to be done will all be found
in the Course of Study for Country
Schools, +" copies of which can be had by
writing to me at Hazel Green. Please
secure a copy at once, if not already in
possession of one. Much of the success
of these Institutes will depend upon the
amount of preparatory done by those
VINO expect to meet with us, and | can
not too strongly urge, upon every
teacher in the county the Importance of
being in attendance at one or the other
of the appointments named. Examina-
tions based largely upon work done in
the Institute will be held in each place
and the results made known before
other examinations are held. Sincerely
hoping for the hearty cooperation of
every teacher in this work, and that
our schools shall be greatly benefited
thereby, l am
Most respectfully,
CHAs. HARPER,
21W4 Conntv Sun't
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31
MOntfOrt.

Montfort is passing quietly through
the period of apparently hard times,
and is waiting patiently and looking
anxiously for the time to come when
business will liven up and give our bust
ness men steady trade during the fall
season.
The farmers are busy harvesting in
this vicinity, consequently very few are
seen in town now days.
Last week the Fennimore Juveniles
visited the Montfort Juveniles and the
young people enjoyed themselves on
the picnic ground and had very soci-
able time. The Star Band rendered
music, which, not only then, but at all
times is enjoyed and appreciated by
| the citizens of Montfort
| Montfort will be represented in the
Teachers Institute at Boscobel, next
week
The Free-will Methodist protracted
meetings will continue during this week.
Citizens are coming from great dis
lance and from all directions to attend
the revival, which is creating consider
able excitement among the brothers and
sisters. 1t is estimated that there were
between six and seven hundred persons
in attendance last Saturday and as
many, if not more are expected next
Sabbath.
The Helmer Il Mann's pavilion show
was in town last Saturday evening.
We think it the best of its kind that has
visited Montfort for some time.
Book agents and peddlers have been
quite numerous in town during the past
week.
Elder Goodsell was in this village
Monday, and attended the Methodist
revival during the afternoon session
Montfort is going to have skating
rink The Franklin Bros. are making
extensive preparations for erecting a
building for that purpose just south of
their hotel.
The Republicans, of Montfort, have
organized Blaine & Logan club and
will meet hereafter every Wednesday
evening, in DeWitt's hall. Mr.. Mat
thews is president, and w. G. Will
loughby, Secretary.
A very serious accident happened
near this village, Monday, July %.
Mr.. j. r. Thomas, while working in the
hay field just east of his residence, re-
ceived a severe shock from sharp
stroke of lightning. He laid on the
ground for sometime, apparently un-
conscious. The doctor was summoned
Immediately and assistance rendered al
once. 1t is thought that the patient will
soon recover. The lightning was fol-
lowed Immediately by terrific clap OF
thunder, which gave fright to Mr.. Car
rington's team and they started to run
across the field in good earnest, until
they were caught in wire fence.
Our editor, G.. T. Stone, will visit
Milwaukee, on business, this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31
Bloomington.

Times are quiet in town, the farmer
is up to his eyes in business. The corn
never promised better than it does now.
Many pieces of oats on the prairie are
badly hurt by the rust Hay is good
and plenty. The festive potato bug
has tailed in his efforts to destroy the
potato crop. so that potatoes are all
right.
A new school house on the public
square is among the things going to
happen in due course of time, when
Bloomington will have twelve thousand
dollars worth of school houses. The
population of this village is increasing
and we have the material with which
to increase it more if it were only
handled correctly.
The milliner business is not so pros
porous as it was just before the Fourth.
Sprague and Holford are putting in
new maple floor in their hall, all of
which will make it an excellent floor
for a skating-r;nk, the wood work for
another skating-rink has been done and
it may blow again.
We boast of the heaviest barber IN
Grant county, when he comes down on
fellow face it counts every time.
Harvest has commenced. Wheat is
all right. never better, and some pieces
of oats are good. The farmer is happy
as happy can be in the fine prospect
before him.
We boast of five doctors, all good
ones, and the result is we have an
abundance of health in this town, health
that will do to live by.
Our cooler occasionally has an in
mate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31
DAUGHTERS. WIVES. MOTHERS

We emphatically guarantee Doctor
Anarchists CATHoLICoN, a Female Rem
edy, to cure Female Diseases, such as
Ovarian troubles, Inflammation and
liberation, Falling and Displacement
or bearing down feeling. Irregularities,
Barrenness, Change of Life, Leucorh@a,
besides many weaknesses springing from
the above, like Headache, Bloating.
Spinal weakness, Sleeplessness, Ner-
vous debility, Palpitation of the healt,
&c. For sale by F. w. Bryan, Lancas-
ter. Price S1.00 and $50 per bottle.
Send to j. B. Marchisi, Utica, N. Y,
for Pamphlet, free. 8y1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31
Burton.

Mrs. Freeman, who has been visiting
in Dubuque, Iowa, for some months
past, has returned home.
Mrs. Ward and son, of Dubuque,
were the guests of her son Mr.. w. Ward
of this place, last week.
Mr. Will Mink and his mother, MIS-.
A. Mink, returned from Illinois last
Saturday, where they have been visiting
friends and relatives for week.
Miss b. wager has gone to ST. Paul
on visit
Mr.. Frank Newman has the Job of
building the bridge at Chaffe's ford for
1928. CRIT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE. Il
The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns,and all Skin Eruptions.
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by
STONE q HAssELI..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

ELECTION. The following have been
elected officers of the Good Templars
Lo ge for the ensuing quarter: w. C.
T., w. n. Stone; WV. T., Fannie
Clementson; w. Chap, Name Barnett;
Sec'y, Vina Moore; w. F. S., John
White; w. Treas, Clara Rhodes; Mar
shall, Joseph Barber; w. o. g., Walter
Pollock; w. l. G., Carrie Nathan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

PATENT. Mr.. Fri Graham who is in
charge of the c. Il n. w. R'y round
house in this city, was granted, on the
22d inst, letters patent on an invention
which is an improvement on Locomo-
tive journal fabrication known as
"Graham's Cellar Spring The in
vention consists of an improvement in
packing. and lubricating the cellars of
the journals of locomotive engine truck
wheels. The patent was obtained for
Mr. Graham by Mr.. Herman Buchner,
of this city. The invention is very SIM
Pile and rs useful as simple, and obviates
the use on locomotive trucks, of what is
known as the Cellar Bolt and is des-
tined to be put in general use by all
railroads and become very valuable.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31
Special Local Notices.

The question now is, are Him, Hide
brand & Parker of Fennimore sell
ling goods cheaper than other stores in
this part of Grant county, if not why
the rush? We are going up this week
to find out.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31
Iron Brigade.

A special meeting was called at the
Sheriff 5 Office, July 20, 1884, for the
purpose of making arrangements for
the reunion of the Iron Brigade, to be
held in this city, August y and %. The
meeting was called to order by Capt.
A. K. Bushnell. On motion Hon. Geo.
w. Ryland was chosen chairman, and
Alex lvey, Secretary. Motion made and
carried that a committee of arrange
ments be appointed, and the follow
ing were elected as such committee:
DIR. A. IL. Barber, Chairman, Louis
Holloway, Hon. G. w. Ryland, Capt.
y. Il. Bushnell, Hon. Joseph Book,
Alex. lyey, A. G. Morse, Robert Orr, G..
Il. Thomas. Motion made and carried
that the above committee have power
to add to their numbers and appoint
subcommittee rs may, to them, seem
necessary, and said committee to meet
at the Clerk of the Courts office, Thurs
day evening, July 81, at s O'Clock, p.
m to make further arrangements. On
motion, meeting adjourned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

SALE DAY.-Last Saturday was sale
day and was well attended. A variety
OF property was sold. which brought
fair prices.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

CAMPING OUT.-Fred and Wallie Or
ton. Frank Schreiner and Frank Mark
ct. started Tuesday for Spring Lake.
and will be encamped several days.
With fishing, hunting and other sources
of enjoyment. a grand time is expect
cd
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

MARRIED. - Conductor S. Beiderstandt
of the NV. R'wav who runs the freight
into this city, was married a few days
ago, to Miss Beck of Milwaukee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

PAY CAR.-The Chicago q North
western Company's pay car gladdened
the hearts Of employees on the Lancas-
ter division, Monday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31
I1srATE-TnonAs j RoDDA, Deceased.

ENsTATE-InoMAs j. kOpDA. Deceased.
State Of Wisconsin. County Court Of Grant
Probate
Notice is hereby given. that NJ tho regular term
term of the Cugnty GoHrl, 10 he held in and for
said county. az the court house in the city of
Lancaster, in said county, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER. AID. 1854
the following matter Viii be heard and consd-
cred:
The application of Mathew Rodda for an order
Of the County Court of said comfy. dircctiuw and
requiring John Williams, The administrator Of
the estate OF Thomas j Nadda. late or the town
of Hazel Green. in said county deceased. iutcs
tate TO convey TO him. the said Mathew Rodda
the northeast quarter 81 section twenty-five t39l
in town four az. north Of range four o. east
in the county OF la Fayctte. state Of Wisconsin :
the same real estate being held by contract by the
said Mathew Rodda.
Bv order of the Court
WN. McG0NIG Al. judge
Dated July Is 1851 20w1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

NEW CAR A new passenger car
was added to Conductor Larkin's train
Saturday, running between this city
and Galena.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

PHYSICIAN Sala, of Blooming
ton, contemplates locating in this city
this fall, to practice his profession.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

SANITARY. The large cities such as
Chicago, and Milwaukee, are looking af-
ter their sanitation carefully in view
of the threatened approach of cholera
which is proving such a terrible scourge
across the ocean. One man has died in
this country of which the doctors united
in pronouncing the dreaded cholera If
sanitary precautions are necessary in
large cities where street cleaning and
sewerage systems are in vogue, they are
certainly necessary in small cities with
out those systems. Lancaster is FORUM
ately situated high and dry, but that will
not prevent disease from lurking in her
hog pens and privies and the decayed
matter that befouls some of the back
yards within the city limits. Cleanli-
ness is especially necessary. When a
horrid stencil can be detected in certain
parts of our city every hot day, it is Ger
tainly time precautions were taken.
The attention of the Board of Health is
respectfully called to the matter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

DELEGATE. MIR. r. A. Watkins was
elected delegate to the recent National
Prohibition Convention ut Piitsburg,
but was unable to attend
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31
Town and County News.

SocIABLE. The Good Templars' ice
cream sociable, last Thursday evening,
Melted over $ll.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

JERSEY BULL.-The jersey Bull
jerry" will be kept in Lancaster
by Mr.. Jacob Hough, to whom those
wishing service should apply.
13tf DYER Il WHIToMRE.
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TAKEN. MIR. and Mrs. w G.. Rich
ards, have taken rooms at Mr.. j. J.
Barber's, in the north part of the city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

CIRCUIT Court. The next term of
the Circuit Court will be held in this
city commencing Tuesday September 2.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

New QUARTERS. The HERALD in
its new quarters is better prepared to
do superior job printing than ever
before.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31
REMOVAL.

The GRANT County HERALD office
is now located in Budd Block. FIRST floor
above the basement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

DIED.-Miss Mile, daughter of Jo-
siah and Eliza Mcconnell, former resi-
dents of Beetown, died at Red Lion.
Nebraska. June Is. An obituary as
well as other matter, was received too
late for publication this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

STATE FAIR - Elaborate arrange
ments are being made for the Fair of
the State Agricultural Society which
opens at Madison about the middle of
September. The sum of 81, 900 in cash
has been offered j. l. Case to have JAY
Eye. See and Phalas. his two celebrated
horses, trot.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

NEW WALK.-A new sidewalk has
been built by Commissioner Hyde from
the Ed. Borah corner south TO Postmas-
ter Burr's corner, two blocks. The Job
was bossed by VIM Greby and it is a
GOOD one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

HOUSEKEEPING. Mr.. Fletcher S.
Kidd and family, have rented Of Col.
Clark, the dwelling north of the post
Office, and will commence housekeeping
this week
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

NEW SCHOOL HoUsE.-The Bloom
ington people are about to erect a new
school house on the public square in
that village next year at a cost of 5000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

Nor DEAD. Mr. George Mckinney,
who was reported as having died in
Texas, is not dead, but in letter to
friends in this city, turns mp hale and
hearty, as Il resident of Ohio 1t is not
improbable that George has settled in
Ohio, with view of running for presi-
dent at some future time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-07-31

CATTLE DISEASE. We learn of an in
fictitious disease, which is prevailing
among cattle in some localities Mr.. j.
b. Church, of Mt. Ida, was in the city
the first of the week after medicine, hav-
ing lost one animal and others of his
cattle being sick.