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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07
Horse and Turf Notes.

The Hon. j, l. Case has offered the
Agricultural Society of Racine, a five
years lease of his fine private track,
free, on which to hold their annual
fairs.
MIR. J. S. Campbell, on behalf of the
PAGER Richball, says if Mr.. j. l. Case
will include PAGERS in his ten thousand
dollar proposition, he will be happy to
meet Jay-Eye-See, and will bet even
money that the side-wheeler will beat
the trotting king
Hon. j. |. Case, of Racine, Wis, has
sold to Mr.. John L. Mitchell, Milwau-
kee, Mary Sprague, bay mare, foaled
1879. by Gov. Sprague, dam by Gold
smiths Abdallah; Mar Sprague has
shown quarters in 35 seconds, and can
trot much better than 2:30; price 81, 500.
Mr.. Case also sold to same party a bav
colt, foaled 1883, by Phallas, out of
Mabel H., record 2:31 as a four-year-
old, she by Col. West, son of Almont;
price $500 Also bay colt, foaled in
1883, by Phallas. dam Mia c., (2:864),
and full sister to Zoe B.; price 5000.
John jackson, of Woodstock Valley,
Conn.,, owns remarkable old-time
country trotting-horse, known through
out the country among sporting men as
Old Tom, which will be AZ years old
next spring. He is large, coal black,
with sleek, glossy coat, and as fat as
seal. In his younger days, from 1S4S
to 1858, he was the hero of many a
half-forgotten contest on the country
turf, and of rolicklng brushes among
moonlit sleighing parties, the stories of
Which are sometimes related now by
aged Jockeys at the annual county fair.
He came into Mr.. Jackson's possession
fifteen years ago, and was at that time
one of the strongest and healthiest
| horses in the town. For the last two or
three years he has been unable to eat
anything except meal or bran mash.
He has plenty of that, and Mr.. Jackson
says that when Old Tom dies she shall
die fat" He is treated as tenderly as
child, kept blanketed in comfortable
stall, and looked after at morning and
night. Mr.. jackson says that he has
owned thousand horses in his lifetime,
but that the old trotting-horse is the
most intelligent of them all, that he
.'knows everything except how to talk"
Experienced horsemen in Windham
county sat that they see no reason why
Old Tom should not live to be so wears
old. -Ne1O York Times
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07
Religions Notes.
One OF the new enterprises of the Y.
Nj. G. A. of Grand Rapids Mich, is a
free singing school

One of the new enterprises of the Y.
Nj. c. A. of Grand Rapids Mich, is q
free singing school
The collection for foreign missions
amounted to Si2, 2S7 at the Fifth Avenue
Presbyterian church, New York city
Sunday. the 18th inst
The Young Mems Bible Society in its
canvass of Cincinnati during the past
year found one-fourth of the families
visited destitute of Bibles.
The actual gam of the Congregat-
ionalists in the United States during the
past year, according to the Year Book
just issued, was 7,494.
He who well and rightly considers
his own doings is not likely to Judge
hardly concerning another Thomas
a KenlpiS.
When affairs seem desperate, and the
worst has come to the worst, how should
it encourage Gods people to remember
that he has promised them safe re-
treat. Guthrie.
A mans own conscience is his sole
tribunal; and he should care no more
for that phantom opinion than he
should fear meeting ghost if he cross
the church-yard at dark Luton.
Life is made up not of great sacrifices
and duties, but of little things, in which
smiles and kindness, and small obliga-
tons, given habitually are what win and
preserve the heart and secure comfort.
- SIR IL. Davy.
If church building isany evidence of
prosperity the Methodist Church must
be prospecting. for she is erecting church
es all over the country Her Journals
record in every issue dedications, new
organizations and other evidences of
progress and denominational extension.
N Y Herald
| Suffer not your thoughts to dwell on
the injury you have received or the pro-
| voking words that have been spoken to
you. Not only learn the art of neglect
ing them at the time you receive them,
but let them grow less and less every
moment, until they die out of your mind
One night during the late war, the army
was encamped in front of the enemy,
when there was seen q cleaning light
among the trees in front OF the position.
They thought it was the enemy's camp
fires, and began firing with their bat
teries upon the light But soon the
moon rose up from behind the trees, and
they saw they had been directing their
artillery against the radiant queen OF
night! And SO upon Christianity in.
fidelity rains its shot and shell. but it is
like firing upon the moon in her inacess-
ible splendor. -ReU Ed1oard hudson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07
Zero and below
Proceedings of Probate Court.

In the Grant county Probate Court at
the February term, Judge McGonigal
presiding, the following estate matters
were heard and disposed of:
The will of ANA ID. Van Druen, de.
ceased, was admitted to probate and
bond of executor fixed at "a ,000
On petition, Patrick BARLEY was ap.
pointed administrator of the estate OF
John Stanley, deceased, and bond fixed
at $4,000.
The account of Matthias Stoll, execu.
tor of the will of Adolph Hurst, de.
ceased, was allowed and showed bal
ance due executor 1925.
In the matter of the guardianship o.
James Sykes, insane, on motion Of
guardians attorney, it was continued
to March term, 1884.
Executor of Mahlon Faucets estate
appeared in person, account was ex
amined and allowed, and after author.
izing several small payments, it was
ordered TO divide the residue of The
estate, S5.292.10, among twelve heirs
paying to each the sum OF $441.00.
The guardianship of George Lewis
ct al, minors, John Lewis, paterna
brother of their deceased father, wa.
appointed guardian and bond fixed a
$1,000. Alex. Paul and James A. Davis
appraisers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07
PERSONAL MENTION.

Hon. j. w. Seaton of Potosi was in
town Tuesday.
Mr.. f. c. Muffley, of Boscobel is in
town this week.
Mr.. Z. BARLEY of Bloomington was in
the city Tuesday.
Miss Nellie Kinney, of Potosi, is visit
ing friends in this city.
Mr.. f. II. Garside of Patch Grove
was in the city Tuesday.
Mr.. S. Merrick of Fairplay was a
HERALD caller Tuesday.
Mr.. William Cooley, principal of the
British Hollow school, was in the city
Saturday.
Miss Franklin left on the morning
train, Monday, for Turtle Lake, Wis,
where she will engage in teaching.
Mr. Fred Burk resigned his position
al the depot on the first inst, and is
visiting few days with friends in Platte
vile.
Mr. John B. Sine, Special Agent of the
Rockford Insurance Company, of Rock
ford, Illinois, was in the city Friday,
and made us friendly call. Mr.. Sine
is known to many old soldiers herea-
bouts. He made gallant record du-
ring the war as Major in the 35th Regi-
ment, N. j. Infantry.
Mr.. John H. Howe, went to Chicago
Friday, to resume work after six
weeks vacation spent at home. About
the first of January the firm he travels
for and another firm in the same trade
consolidated, and John now enjoys the
distinction of travelling for the largest
notion house in Chicago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

How ADVERTISING MAKES MONEY. -
Instances where great fortunes have
been acquired as the result of liberal
and judicious advertising frequently
come to public notice, with numerous
less striking though not less convincing
evidences that advertising is absolutely
necessary to the successful prosecution
of any business enterprise. The late
Holloway, English manufacturer of pills
and ointment, began business in a small
shop where also he and his wife had
their home. From the first he devoted
a large share of his profits to newspaper
advertising. In 1912 he spent S25. 900
for advertising; in 1S45, $4,000; in
1851, 100000; in 1855, $3.50, 900; and
for the past twenty years al average of
S200,000 per year. The size of the for
tune left by him can only be guessed at,
but for many years the profits of his
business have averaged S1,000,O00.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07
REV. ROBERT DELAp,-Tbe Dial o


REV. ROBERT DELAP.-The Dial of
this week chronicles the death of another
well-known mans "1n the town of Orion,
kichland county, Wisconsin, February
End, 1884 Rev. Robert DeLap. De-
ceased was born in New York, April Is,
17gS making him IS years, 9 months
and Is days old, at the time of his
death. In 1885 he moved to Monroe,
Green county, Wisconsin, where he re-
sided until. 1851, when he moved to
Millville, this county. Ever since the
age of eighteen he has been minister
OF the gospel, working earnestly in the
cause of the Master. He was the father
of twelve children, five of whom sur
vive him, and mourn his loss j. A.,
Sarah, j. W., w. F., and E. G. The
good man continued his earnest chris
tan work until within few months of
his death. The remains were brought
to Boscobel, on the 2:30 p. m. train
Monday, for interment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

Owing to the superior excellence of
Mr.. Wilson's entertainment, as well as
the generally expressed opinion that the
prices for the school lecture course have
been too low, the admission for Wilson
has been placed at 80 cents. 1t is well
worth the price, and all would do well
to secure their seats as soon as possible
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07
E,oREcLosURE sALE-BEAN, ct al.

State of Wisconsin. County of GRANTS
Circuit Court
Russell & Co. corporation duly Incorporated
under the laws of the State OF Ohio. Plaintiff vs.
Albertus c. 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
in the city of Darlington. in Is Fayette county
commencing on the 18th day Of December. A. D.
1882. and on the 18th day of December A. ID. 1882
Judgment was rendered and the time allowed
by law for redemption having expired and no re-
demption having been made therein. The under
signed. Sheriff of Grant county. Wisconsin viii
on the 23rd Day of February. A. y. 1854 at one
O'Clock in the afternoon at the front door of the
court house in the city of Lancaster in said conn
ty and state aforesaid offer for sale and sell 10
the highest and best bidderor bidders for cash
the following described mortgaged premises or
so mach thereof will be sufficient to raise the
amount due the Plaintiff for principal interest,
costs and acciring costs. together with the ex.
pense Of sale to-wit: The west-half Of the
southwest quarter of section number twenty-nne
Cd, township six 90. north of range five 80.
west; all situate lying and being in the county Of
Grant and state of Wisconsin
.. DATED Sherih's Office, Lancaster, Wis, Jan.
9Th, 1891.
J. L. REWEY.
Sheriff OF Grant County, Wis.
BUSHNELL 81 WATKINS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
r. .. Address, Lancaster Wis. 45td
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

CoUNcF~-At meeting of the city
council held Tuesday evening, all the
members of the board were present. No
business of general Importance was
transacted. other than auditing bills OF
MIR. c. r. Thomas for lamp chimnies OF
81. 80 and John Miles for lamp lighting
of $500.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

FOUND DEAD.-Mr. George w. Fuller,
for more than fifty years resident OF
Galena and prominent merchant and
agriculturist of northern Illinois, was
found dead in the road at o'clock last
Friday afternoon, near his residence
west of the city, having fallen from a
load of hay he had been hauling. One
of his feet was entangled in the lines,
and when discovered the horses attached
to the wagon were dragging his lifeless
body. He was native of Boston, and
about 20 years old.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

ODD FELLOWS. - Mr.. Colfax has
reached one of the highest positions
possible in the Odd Fellows order and
the lodge in this city thought seriously
at one time of securing him to deliver a
lecture for the benefit of Their society.
Al opportunity, however, will be given
to al. to hear him next Thursday even.
ing, February 14th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

ToBAcco.-Tobacco is coming to the
front as one of the staple products of
Grant county, having been grown with
no little success during the past three
or four years, although the crop this
year is not as large as in the past on
account of the damage done by late
frosts. Mr.. VIM. Nelson, of Boscobel,
one day of last week. sold some 5000
pounds of his own raising, at twenty
two cents per pound, which netted him
the sum of $500
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

New ADVERTISEMENTS. The new ad-
vertisement column from top to bottom
is full of new and timely announce
ments, and in the special local columns,
edited by our merchants and business
men, viii be found something specially
adapted to your each and every want.
Don't lay aside this paper until you have
read them all
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07
Whole school 800. POI As

Whole school. .309. 26l.45. $50
The humps had commenced their
ravages at this time last year. and the
difference in the reports is quite notice
able. The total number of cases of tar
diness for this period last year was 21S.
This year it is only 149, though the en-
rollment is 20 greater, and the average
attendance is so greater.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

VANDALIsM.-Just Keeney of Hur-
ricane, on Friday, issued warrants for
the arrest of two young men for vandal-
ism perpetrated on church in a neigh
boring community. One of them he
fined IS, which was paid, and the other
hr fined $40, who was committed to ja5l
in default of payment.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

ADMITTED TO THE BAR.-Mr. Charles
K. Evans of Platteville, was admitted to
the bar Monday and passed an excellent
examination. He has been student in
Carter Il ClearY's office and will prob
ably go to Tennessee to practice his pro
fession.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

BLAND DoLLARs.-M Jno. S. Wright
is in possession of six Bland dollars OF
the coinage of 1873, which are IN de-
mand at a handsome premium. Ihey
were captured some time ago from
among the cash receipts at the Wright
House. 1t appears that the FIRST my
proof impressions of this "Dollar OF our
Daddies'' were struck, then five hun
bred were made for circulation, when
the die was broken. In reproducing II
the engraver omitted one OF the tail
feathers, cutting only seven, whereas in
the original the bird sported eight,
PerfeSSspecimens are in great demand
as curiosities, and will doubtless become
more valuable. Either brand will unh
further notice be taken ut par for sub
scriptions to The HERALD,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07
BuckIen,s Arnica Salre.-T

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, let
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.
1Sml2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

PAINTING.-Geo. @. Sykes would
hereby notify the public that he is pre-
pared to do all kinds of Painting on
short notice and at reasonable prices.
Bring your sleighs, buggies, wagons. or
any other painting you may desire
done, to his rooms over John Pollock's
wagon shop, opposite the Catholic
Church, Lancaster Wis. Att
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

GIGANTIC Messrs. Chas. W. Knapp
and Joseph Wright, are lai,ing the foun-
datiou for a new building, 40x92, on
Mr. Knapp's premises, which will be
occupied when completed as a roller
skating rink. 1t is expected it will be
in operation in about eight days.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

MRS. A. }. MITCHELL hereby mott
fies the public that she will continue in
the dress-making business at the old
stand. Cutting and. Fitting speciality.
First class work done. 49w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

No SERVICE No service was held in
the M. +. Church last Sunday evening
owing to Mr.. Dockham's absence to
Hurricane where revival is in progress.
DR.. Eaton delivered an address to the
children of the Sunday School last Sun
day evening in the Congregational
Church.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

GLUcosE.-All have heard great
deal about GLUCOSE" and its pernici-
GUS effects in articles of food as a
fruitful source of disease; and now
comes the National Academy of Science
to say after all glucose is not unhealth-
FIJI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

DRAMATIC. - The Aida Lawrence
Troupe played in this city six nights of
last week to very slim audiences, owing
no doubt, in a great measure, to the fact
that an unusually large number of en-
tertainments have visited our city this
winter. Nevertheless The Dodgeville
Star says; 1.-The Aida Lawrence COM
edy company did a poor business in
Mineral Point last week, and, are dong
no better in Lancaster this week. Per-
haps they will tumble to the reason
of it after awhile"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

COUNTY FINANCES. County Treas
urer Mcmahon has paid to the State
Treasurer, Grant countJ's state tax OF
S11, 1856. AZ and school loans amounting
to S1,251.45, 81 900 of which wipes out
the last of the Lancaster school loan of
$4,000, and S251.45 is on account OF
Wiugville's school loan, leaving the lat
Ter still in debt on account OF same
1886. The treasurer has received from
the State 1875 46, being the amount
Of Grant county's bill for caring for in
sane persons belonging to the state at
larOe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

ONE and one-quarter car loads OF
Barb Wire, galvanized, black, thick
set, and all kinds of common wire needed
for fencing, just received at John Os-
wald's Hardware Store. 49w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

MASK BALL-A grand mask ball will
be held in the city hall, Bloomington,
Thursday evening, Feb. a. The music
will be furnished by Irwin's band, of
DEBORAH, Iowa, and Mrs. M. Lorez of
Dubuque furnishes the costumes. We
acknowledge receipt of invitations.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

BOB-SLElGHS, Harrows and Wheel
barrows for sale. or made to order by
ID. GRIFFITH at his blacksmith shop
in Lancaster. Also, all those indebted
to him are requested to call and settle
up Immediately and save costs. 49w1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

EDUCATIoNAL.-With no disposition
to discourage book knowledge. we are
persuaded that the following, from an
exchange 3. aper, is worthy of thoughtful
considerations, THE sooner that indus
trial schools sre established in connec-
ton with the p;:bgGc schools throughout
the country the better I VIII DC ior our
youth and the prosperity u 'ne nation.
Book knowledge without an, pfao'icai
knowledge of how to obtain - D, '0i'noou
Is. comparatively valueless. fMe TWO
should go hand in hand"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07
4

SHOULD you be sufferer from dyspep-
sia, indigestion, malaria, or weakness, you
can be cured by Browns Iron Bitters.
ToCcoA CITY, GA.-Dr j. p. Newman
says; Browns Iron Bitters are very popu.
lar, and their use always results satisfac-
torily."
BALTIMORE, Mn Rev. w II. Chapman
says: II deem Browns Iron Bitters most
valuable tonic for general illhealth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

IcE.--The C. &. N. w. R'y Co. have
filled their ice-house in this city with
handsome ice eighteen inches thick, har-
vested at Devils Lake. They also sold
some three OIL four carloads to Trow-
bridge, Morse and Black.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

REAL ESTATE SALE.-Mr. Thomas
Mcdonald has purchased of Lieut.. j.
Allen Barber, for IS, 900, the store prop.
erty situated on the corner of Maple
and Madison streets, occupied by Messrs
E. j. Benedict and r. Z. Murphey. Re-
port has it, that in the spring the present
building will be torn down and new
brick one erected in its place, which
will be the finest store building Lancas-
ter has yet seen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

SUPERB. Paris, the Tourists Para
disc, is pronounced superb. A bird s.
eye view over the Seine, and grand i'm
pressions of the great city of the Napo-
Icons are brought to the mind by aid of
the stereopticon. The New Haven Com
mercial Union says: "He speaks with
an ease, eloquence and clearness sell
dom met with, His descriptions are
brief and to the point. We learn more
about travel and ancient history by
listening an hour and half to him than
by six months of reading
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

OBITUARY News were received in
this city, last week, of the death, on Sun
day, JANUARY 9th, of Mr.. VIM. r. Tan
quarry former well-known resident of
this city, at Charleston, Jefferson
county, West Virginia, whittier he went
about one year ago, at the age of 20
years ap1 10 months. Mr.. Tanquary
was a native of Berkeley county, West
Virginia, and early in life removed to
the far west. He owned a farm near
Lancaster, which he sold, and afterward
resided in this city until the time of his
return to West Virginia. He was for
over fifty years a consistent and devoted
member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and lived an upright and Cody
life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

&. A. R.-Grand Army Posts are
multiplying with great rapidity. There
are said to be now on its rolls quarter
OF million members in good standing,
and before the next National Encamp-
ment it is expected that there will be an
army Of three thousand comrades. So
many northern soldiers have gone to
live in the south that there are Grand
Army organizations in nearly all the
southern states.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

CoLFAx. Nh. Colfax is coming and
the lecture ''LineohS and Garfield no
one can afford to miss. Fhe' Usage,
Iowa, News says: Parties came from
twenty miles and expressed themselves
well repaid. For nearly an hour and a
half the audience was held spell-bound
as it were, at times moved by great elo-
quence in eulogy of this great char
acter, and anon moved to the highest
point of laughter by the "quaint and
curious stories Of "0ld Abe which
were new. Mr.. Colfax's lecture is ali
that we had expected, and in this work
he is building worthy monument re
the memory of the immortal Lincoln
and carrying out for himself by this
same work and charging his niche il
the Temple of Fame.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-02-07

MORE BAD GRAMMAR. 1.-The room is
twelve foot long; "He lives al London"
''He left his books to home;" "iSuch an
other mistake;'' "Give me both of those
books;'' "He plunged dorm into the
stream" by the latter end of the week."
"Because Uty? "They covered it over;;"
"My sister called and we both took a
walk" "a neao pair of Shoes" Com
bined together;' ''Send me dispatch;"
"He went a1abeknoaon to me; 81 Iii on
this PASSAGE 81 was necessitated to do
it, Utmost no Knowledge 'Sone-
soheres in the city, ~ fear l shall dis
comnaode you;n Accused him for neg
lecting his Duty "To fly the country"
I'm thinking they win Gomez" ''His
conduct admits Of no Apology "a gent
called to see me-" .'You have no call to
be angry" 81 had rather not mo less
than ten persons. Teachers Institute.