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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29
Decoration Day.

With good weather large number OF
people may be expected in Lancaster on
Decoration Day. The several commit
tees having the matter of celebrating
the day in this city, have left nothing
undone to have the exercises complete
and interesting. Tom Cox Post, Grand
Army of the Republic, will turn out full
strength and add much to the exercises
by holding the Grand Army service.
The following comprises the programme
of the day.
Music by the Band.
Address by the President of the
Day, Hon. Geo. w. Ryland.
3.-Music by the Band.
4.-Singing: Nearer My God to Thee.
prayer by Rev. II. Docham.
6.-Address by Hon. A. K. Bushnell.
Singing: The Brave, the Noble
and the True.
8.-Address by Hon. j. L. Mills.
9.-Music by the Band.
10.-Singing: This Offering of Flowers.
Elaboration of the Monument by
Young Ladies and Children, I'M
der escort of Grand Army.
12.-Concluding service by the Grand
Army of the Republic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29
Personal MENTION.

Mrs. A. w. earns and children left
this Wednesday morning for home.
j. L. Hicks of Fennimore, is visiting
friends and relatives in Lancaster this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Meyer, Sr..
left this Wednesday morning for visit
to their daughter, Mrs. Brown, at Rhein-
lander.
Mrs. r. M. Dodge, who has been Wis
iting Lancaster friends the past few
weeks, left by train Monday afternoon
for San Francisco, Cal.
Mrs. Lille Woodward has been visit
ing friends in this city. She started for
DesMoines Iowa Tuesday where she
will reside in the future.
Mr.. Joseph Murray, the popular
supervisor from jamestown, was in
Lancaster last week, and was warmly
greeted by his many friends.
Mrs. DR.. Eaton went to Milwaukee on
the morning train Monday to attend a
meeting of the Woman's Missionary
Association of which she is member.
Mr.. Frank Kaltenbach, of Harvard,
Nebraska, was in the city over night on
Tuesday. He is on his return to Ne
braska, after visit with his people at
Potosi
Mr. George Stewart left on the Tues
day morning train for western trip.
Mr.. Stewart will look over some of the
great western farms, and tell what he
thinks about them on his return.
Mr.. George w. Dyer, with Messrs.
Sawyer & Favor, of Boscobel, has been
making visit among relatives at Potos,
and stopped over in Lancaster long
enough to get partially acquainted with
the people.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Street, parents
of Mr. John Street of this city, accom-
panied by their daughter Helen and son
Charlie, will sail from New York on
June Is, for Scotland. The family will
there visit Mr.. Streets native city, and
then 60 over to the continent, where at
some of the ports they expect to meet
their son George, of the United States
navy. who is just returning from a trip
around the world in government YES
sell
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29
wn and County News.
REMOVAL.

THE HERALD will be removed to the
Budd Block, on Madison street, during
the fore part of June. The Office will
occupy the entire first floor, which has
been fitted up expressly for the purpose.
The front room southeast corner, will
be occupied as an editorial room, the
entire space, in the back part of the
building being prepared for the me-
chanlcal department of the office. Here
will be placed the presses and other
machinery, the news and job stands
and the mailing apparatus. When
everything is in place, The HERALD
will be the largest, most convenient and
attractive printing Office in Wisconsin,
outside of Milwaukee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

ExPENsIvE.-The attorneys for the
city in the McLymans case took stay
of proceedings on the judgment against
the city for ninety days,in order to pre-
pare their appeal to the Supreme Court
The time will expire June Ia. Mean
time the attorneys have prepared and
presented their bill of costs, which
amount to S423.5O This with the costs
already paid by the city, 1897 %, amount
to Sl320.75. In these figures are not
included attorneys fees for the city, nor
the Court expenses in the case, which
now amount to about $1,000. So far
the case has cost the taxpayers of the
city and county upwards of S2500, and
probably $500 will be the expense of
getting the case through the Supreme
Court.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

A GOOD MovE.--The people of Bloom
lington were to meet''at the Red School
house cemetery" on Tuesday for the
purpose of placing the grounds in good
condition. This move of the Blooming
ton people is one that can be well fol-
lowed in other localities. Nothing
speaks more against the character of a
people than dilapidated looking ceme-
terry, as it speaks of the shiftlessness and
disrepect of the community. Wherever
one finds cemetery looking neat, clean
and everything in proper shape, it is
an evidence that the people roundabout
have repect for the dead as well as
the living. A few hours, once year,
by each resident, will keep cemetery
looking as though people with hearts
in them were residents there.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

HAMLET.-The people of Boscobel
and surrounding country. are to have
the privilege of enjoying rich and
rare treat. Mr.. Geo. G.. Min, the re-
nowned ex-preacher actor, who left
the pulpit for the stage, and who is
everywhere classed as next to Booth as
the exponent of Hamlet, will play that
heaviest of all tragedies at Rukas' Hall.
Boscobel,o n Friday evening, Decoration
Day. Every lover of Shakespeare should
be present and hear Mr.. Min at that
time, as it is perhaps the only occasion
that will be presented in this coun-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

A VIsIT.-On Friday evening of last
week the official car of the Chicago and
Northwestern railway arrived in this
city, attached to the regular passenger
train. The car contained as passengers,
w. A. Thrall, General Ticket Agent of
the road, Mrs. Thrall and servant. The
party were here as the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. w. b. Baxter. and remained
in this city until Sunday afternoon
when an extra was made up and the
car taken to Madison. Mr.. and Mrs
Baxter accompanied Mr.. and Mrs.
Thrall rs far as Madison, and returned
home on the extra about 1890 in the
evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

ToUGH.-One morning, not long ago,
w. b. Baxter, the Lotion man, came up
town in company with his son ''Burn. !"
The boy had under his arm pair of
shoes which were soleless. On his way
to business, Baxter visited the meat
market and ordered ''round steak. :"
His orders to the butcher were .'cut it
thick" The butcher gave his customer
an extra thick steak, and after paying
for it, Baxter gave the meat to the boy.
saying: "Burn, take that down to Web
er's, tell him to cut out enough for the
soles of your shoes. Have him cut it
saving, and perhaps there will be enough
left for your mother to make stew for
dinner" The customers at the market
looked in wonderment at Baxter as he
walked out as unconcerned as though
beetsteak soles were an every day mat
ter with him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

ToBACCo.-The Wisconsin Tobacco
Reporter gives the following informa-
ton relating to tobacco plants: "Plant
beds are coming on finely Many beds
show plants the size of a silver dollar.
and there is an abundance of them.
Plants promise to be plenty forward
enough and in some cases too early, as
they will require setting June 5. Grow
ers are very busy preparing ground,
and it is work that ought not to be
sighted in any particular.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

OATs.-During the past week 1900
bushels of oats were received at this
point. On Tuesday the market broke
and prices went about one cent lower.
Farmers have held their oats during the
winter and spring months, awaiting the
outlook for crops this year. As every
thing now indicates bountiful harvest
they are rushing their grain to market,
regardless of prices.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29
Special Local Notices,

Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The great
est medical wonder of the world. War
ranted to speedily cure Burns, Bruises,
Cuts, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores,
Cancers, Piles, Chilblains, Corns, Tet-
ter, Chapped Hands, and all skin erup-
tons, guaranteed to cure in every in
stance. or money refunded. % cents
per box. For sale by Stone & Hassell.
1Sm12
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

A WEDDNG.--On Tuesday May 20,
at the residence of the brides parents.
near Menominee, this county, occurred
the marriage of Mr.. Charles Brandt and
Miss Lena Gauterman. The wedding
feast lasted from Tuesday morning I'M
til Wednesday night. Among the arti-
cles of the feast were forty kegs of beer.
one steer, two calves and one sheep.
The party drank and feasted-feasted
and drank as only those who attend two
DAYS feast can.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

BROKEN OPEN.-On Thursday night
of last week the building known as the
Whitcomb school house, in district
number u, was broken into by tearing
off the blinds. Several books were
destroyed and other damage perpe-
trated. The parties to the transaction
are known, and as soon as convenient
prosecutions will commence when they
will have to take the same road recent
ty travelled by Nicholas Strotz.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

GERMAN MEASLES. By order of the
Board of Health we have been requested
to inform the public, through the COL
umns of The HERALD of the prevalence
of German Measles in this city. This
disease is classed by the law under the
head of dangerous epidemics" and is
contagious, previous attacks of scarlet
fever or measles furnishing no protec-
ton against it. In all families in this
city in which the disease exists. whose
children are attending school, the
Board requires that the children be ia
ken from school and be kept at home
during the continuance of the disease
in their families.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29
An Electrical Storm.

Last Thursday evening, about eight
o'clock, storm of unusual appearance
eame up from the west Huge black
clouds overspread the sky, bringing
darkness upon the earth. A cold blast
preceded the wind and rain followed,
and many predicted cyclone. Fear
took possession of the women and chill
dren, as well as many men, upon the
street, and regular stampede home
ward was the order of the moment.
Meanwhile the storm seemed to be
gathering force, and instead of a
cyclone, only strong wind, accom-
panied with rain, was the result. A
red light was discovered to the north
of the city, and it was decided to arise
from some burning building, which
afterwards proved true The barn of
Mr.. John Tenant, living about six
miles north of Lancaster, was struck
by lightning and burned to the ground.
Twenty-Five bushels of oats. two tons of
hay, and a corn pillow, in the barn,
were consumed. The loss to Mr.. Ten
nant was about $500, on which he car
ried an insurance of $3.50. On the same
evening light was seen to the south
east of the city, which proved to be
from barn owned by Mr.. Samuel
Jones, living about one mile east of the
Platteville junction of the Chicago and
Northwestern railroad In the barn.
with other articles, was span.of mules,
which were burned with the barn. The
storm was one which caused the timid
to look for places of safe retreat, and
made strong men wish that such things
did not exist Lancaster has had a
taste of the winds fury, and there are
many now living in the city who know
how terrible is the destruction that fol-
lows an electrical storm
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

ASSIGNEE. - On Thursday evening
last, Messrs. j. NJ Smith, Alex. Wilson,
Phil Allen. Jr, and j. H. Gundry, of
Mineral Point, arrived in the city for
the purpose of transacting business
with Judge Clementson. Their work
was the withdrawal of Mr.. Gundry as
assignee of the Henry Bank at Mineral
Point, and the appointment of Mr.. Phil
Allen in his stead. The business was
transacted to the satisfaction of all con-
cerned, and Mr. Allen returned home
as the Assignee of the defunct bank.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

MOvED.-The many friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Leroy Kilbourn, were profuse
with their wishes for the prosperity of
the couple in their new home at Albion,
Nebraska. Mr.. and Mrs. Kilbourn left
last week, and the people of this city,
who have known them since their child
hood, sent God speed with them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

AT observation-disclosures c. Min. of
Chicago, the celebrated tragedlan and
orator will deliver the address at Bos-
cobel on Decoration day, under the
auspices of tho G. A. r. Post. In the
evening he will play Hamlet at Ruka
Hall.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

PROGRESSING on the Lewis
Alt residence is progressing as fast as
the workmen can possibly do it. The
building already presents quite an i'm
posing appearance and when completed
will add materially to that part of the
city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

MAY 22.-Ascension Day was duly
observed by the members of the Catho-
lie church IN tins city. A large congre-
CATION was present during the services,
and the number of people in Lancaster
ter that day was above the usual at.
tendance
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

Cor AwAY.-Maishal Harrington, of
Prairie du Chen, who went after Fred
and Carrie Brodt, the clippers. traced
them rs far as Calmar, Iowa, where he
lost them. They have got away in
good shape. and are probably out OF
reach by this time Ii is the general
opinion that nothing more will come OF
the affair as they have got too far away
to 60 after them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

KICKED.-Mr. Joseph Brandon, OF
Georgetown, was severely injured one
day last week by kick from a horse.
He will probably be laid up for some
time from the injuries received. HIS
fliends hope that nothing serious will
result.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

For EUROPE.-Hon. VIM. +. Carter,
of Platteville, was in the city on Mon
day. MIR. Carter is shaping his business
matters so as to take trip to England.
He will sail from New York about the
middle of June.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

PREACHING.-Rev. j. M. Phelps, of
Fennimore, preached in the M. f.
church in this city last Sunday moraing
and evening. The pastor, Mr.. Dockham,
is expected home from Philadelphia this
week and will occupy the pulpit next
Sabbath
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

REPLEvIN.- replevin suit occupied
the attention of jury in Judge Bald
wins court Tuesday. The parties were
Geo. 2. B. Campbell against German
Walker, to recover possession of team
replevined for the purchase money.
Walker made his purchase from another
than the one Campbell sold it. The
jury returned 2 verdict in favor of Wal
kpr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

NATURES FREAK.-Mr. Joseph Leck-
nier, of the town of Eastman, Crawford
county, has a colt which shows how
capricious Nature is. The colt has five
legs, the fifth one quite well formed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

At the bottom of a good deal OF the
bravery that appears in the world there
Turks q miserable cowardice. Men will
face powder and steel because they can
not face public opinion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

To RIGHTS Workman have sue
ceeded in getting the outside walls of
the new hotel building back to place.
When they get through with their work
the building will be as good as ever,
and as strong as any building in the
country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

Cur OFF.-John Bennett, boy at
work in the wooden mills, lost the end
of finger the other day. while feeding
the picker. Luckily, only small por-
ton of the index finger of the right hand
was lost.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

TRANsFERRED.-Two inmates of the
Lafayette poorhouse not having resi-
dence in that county, were transferred
to the Grant county insane asylum last
week by Deputy Sheriff Reed of Dar-
lngton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

1t is an easy way to indicate an inter-
est in the school to attend the EXPOSE
ton. and surely none who are interested
in the educational work of this COM
munity will willingly stay away.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

SoCIABLE. - The Good Templar's
Lodge of this city will give an ice-cream
sociable at their rooms in Budd's block
next Tuesday evening. A general in
vitation is extended.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

WATCH THEM.-The lightning rod
men are again on the still hunt for vic
tins. Every year these sharpers get in
their work on the honest farmers, not
outstanding they are thoroughly adj
vertised by every newspaper in the
country. The only correct way for a
farmer to do is not to purchase anything
of stranger unless he pays cash down
for the article, and then he must be
careful and not sign his name to any
paper presented, no matter of what ma
ture. The name of a good farmer Sc
cured by one of these sharpers is O:
more value to him than any sales he
can possibly make.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

A RAcE.-On Tuesday evening Mr..
j. p. Lewis and l.. j. Arthur had a
brush with their horse on one of the
side streets. As the Lewis horse is
twenty-three years old, Arthur does not
wish anything said about the finish.
Those who saw the horses going say
the race was a good one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29
DIED.


At Glen Haven. March IL 1884. Charlie, Young
est child of j. and S. Harris of spinal fever aged
two years. He leaves father. mother, four
sisters and five brothers to mourn his loss.
Thou art called from our home littleCharlie-
Called from this world OF care
We know thou art with the angels,
Then why for thee need we despair.
Thy life was brief dear one
And as pure as the spotless snow:
But the pure and the spotless are TAKEN
To dwell with the God we know.
Sad and lonely has been our home
Since God has called thee away;
But we hope to meet thee again.
In that land as fair as day. LILY
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

BARN.-Mr. Thomas lockwood, liv-
ing near the city is having a commo-
dious barn built on his farm. The build
ing will be 26x4S feet. Messrs. Thomas
Boyce and John Bennett have the con
tract for building the stone foundation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

HANDCUFFED.- On Tuesday morning
Sheriff Rewey headed procession to
the depot. The column consisted of
Joseph Jenkins, Jacob Eastlick, Nicho-
las Strotz and Adolf Weldt, handcuffed
together in pairs, their destination being
Waupun. With the exception of Jen-
kins, the quartette did not seem to care
anything about their uneviable stua-
ton, Eastlick especially showing a
great amount of bravado. From all the
Developments in the case it is I'M
doubtedly a fortunate thing for the
community that the man Eastlick fell
under the eye of the law at the time he
did, as he looks and acts the criminal
in every respect.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

RINK.-The Lancaster Roller Skating
Rink will be open ali day Friday, Decor
alton Day. Any one desiring to enjoy
a days sport should not miss this OPP
portunity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

We have lately learned of three more
families who intend moving to Lancas-
ter or the vicinity on account of the
school advantages.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

CoLD.-A sudden change took place
in the weather on Tuesday evening and
this Wednesday morning the thermom-
eter indicated only ten degrees above
the freezing point.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

SCHOOL ExTuBITIoN.-The School
Industrial and Loan Exhibition opens
Thursday afternoon and continues I'M
til Saturday evening. The exhibition
will be novel and interesting in all its
appointments and rs the teachers and
scholars have worked hard to get up
the exhibition, in addition to their other
duties they should have the support and
encouragement of every parent. Don't
fail to attend.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29
In Memory OF Annie Beetem.

)IED-In Wyalusing May 10. 1884. Annie. onl,
daughter Of John and Elizabeth Beetem, aged
Z years, 10 months and days.
She has gone TO heaven before us:
Bnt she turns aud waves here hand
Pointing to the glories DER us,
In that happy spirit land.
Sleep on sweetly little Annie,
Freed from every care and pain;
In that land OF untold beauty
We shall meet and love again.
They laid her gently in the casket
Bore her from our sight away
To lay her in the cold damp grave.
There to mingle clay with clay.
NAN
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29
Unclaimed Letters.

The following letters uncalled for
were remaining in Mt. Hope P. o. May
-: Mr.. w. S. Ashmore; L. c. Brun-
stod; Miss Mollie NJ. Grayson, three.
b. L. LOOMS, p. M.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

A NEW LINE of Neckwear. includ-
ing Fichus, Lace and Embroidered Col
lars, Ruching, &C., at c. X. Thomas's.
lQtf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29
Miscellaneous,
Prohibition Congressioual Convention.

IIVHIUItIUH CUHSTtSSIUHaI COHVtHtIOn.
TO the Voters Of the Third Congressional District
Of Wisconsin:
A Prohibition Mass Convention will he held in
Madison on the afternoon OF June 3. 1884 for the
purpose of eleetng delegates to the National
Prohibition Convention to be held ut Pittsburg
and transactng any other business that may
cause of prohibition are invited to attend
Especially are the Prohibition Clubs, Good TEN.
piers Lodges. and other temperance organiza
tons requested to see that delegates from their
respective sections attend. As this convention
is called on the same day when the Wisconsin
Prohibtory Amendment Association holds its
annua! meeting. delegates attend both. Rail
roads return all who attend this annual meeting
at one-ffth fare.
BY order of Committee
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

SKATING.-There will be skating at
the Rink this Thursday evening. As
the Rink is only open two nights in a
week, there will undoubtedly be large
attendance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

A pupil of Mexican schools who has
done well in his lessons is rewarded by
the teacher by being allowed to smoke
q CIGAR as ne studies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

THANKS. The HERALD herewith re-
turns thanks to Mr.. Charles M. Seaman
of GAINESVILLE, for copies of the James
vile Daily Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

LATEST STYLES in Spring Hats at
f. j. BENEDICT's. Pick your hat before
rhe sizes are broken. 52tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

1t should be remembered that this is
the term of the smallest attendance for
the High School. and therefore the
Exposition is prepared in that depart
ment at somewhat of disadvantage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-05-29

REMEMBER. - The Lancaster post
Office will be closed on Decoration Day
from 10 a. M. to II m. and from l p. m.
to . p. m.