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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
The Raoine Failure.

RACINE, Wis, Dec 9.-The list of
creditors to the j. /. Case plow com
pany which assigned yesterday, to-
gether with tbs amounts due each
Is yet unobtainable. It is said that
Mr.. Cases claims amounting to
S522, 600 In addition to the endorse
ment of paper for several hundred
dollars are unsecured, and that he
viii take equal chances with other
creditors.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

MR BLAINE says of Thomas A.
Hendricks in his Twenty Years in
Congress:
"AIr. II 'ndricks had served in the house of rep
rosentatives from 1851 to 1855 lie was but thirty
one years of age when first chosen asd his record
In the house had not prepared the public TO expect
the strength and ability which he displayed
senator liowRs in the fun Taaturity of his powers
when he took hs seat, and hc proved able watch
ful and acute in the discharge Of his public dutics
lie was Always Mt kis post, was well prepared ON
NIL questions, debated with ability, and rapidly
gained respect aud consideration in the senate
lie was in favor Of vigorous prosecution Of the
war, aud had the friendship aud connienc Of the
lLmontod Lincoln
Mr.. Blaine has here given the lie to
all stumpers N his behalf during the
late campaign.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
The Grand Charity Ball.

CHICAGO, Dec. 9.-The fourth an
nual charity ball by the Hebrew
young mems charity association was
given at Haverly's theatre tonight,
rroyed brilliant affair socially. The
entire auditorium and stage were
hoored over for dancing, and q COW
cred passage way made to the dining
hall of the Union League Club.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

IT is said that Senator Edmunds
coatemplates declining to be candi
date for reelection. There is great
ooldnes' against him in MS party be-
cause he expressed mis- opinion that
Mr.. Blaine was too partial 20 the Pa
cific railroads.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
The Centennial of MethodIsm.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 9.-The reception
to the delegates to the centennial con-
ference of Methodism. which begins
tomorrow was held tonight at the
First Methodist Episcopal church.
German FL. Hunt presiding. Fully
300 delegates were present.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

In the northern states, where, it is
claimed, Mr.. Blaine received such
overwhelming majorities. there were
704i $50 votes cast. Mr.. Blaine re-
ceived $3.50, ,459, or nine tenths OF one
per cant. mor2 than half. The repub,
llcans talk AS If Mr. Blaine had re
ceiyed them all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
A False Charge

CHICAGO, Dec 9.-The Journals
special from Whitewater. Wis, denies
the story that Nellie Horan, before
dying, confessed to having poisoned
her father, mother, and two sisters.
1t is declared that she died from de-
mentia, brought on by excessive sor-
row over the death of The other mem
bers of the family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

THE Milwaukee Sentinel has an ed
itorial on the senatorial strife, which
leaves the impression that the Senti
mel Is supporting both of the leading
Candidates, with slight preference
for whichever may come out ahead.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
The Opuyke Failure.

New YORK, Dec. 9.-Opdyke &
Co.'S Liabilities are said to be little
over $500,000. Only 500 shares of
stock are involved in the failure. The
failure RI suited from inability to re-
new loans on securities which have
previosly been accepted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

THE Brand .Leman fraud in Chicago
is still under investigation. That the
perpetrators, great and small may be
ferreted out and punished by pro
tracted sojourns at Joliet is the pray
er of honest men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

An English electric journal has dis
covered the popular fallacies concern
ing lightning, viz: That chewing
the splinters from . tree struck by
lightning viii cure the toothache;
that such splinters viii not burn !;
that the bodies ef those killed by
lightning shock do net become cor
rupt. and that no one is killed by
lightning while asleep.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

Hon. WIN. T. PRICE thinks 40 rail
road monopolist can go to the senate.
There are others who say that no
lumber monopolist, river-monopolist,
and Black river absorber can go.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
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VIENNA, Dee. 9.-Four anarchists
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
Wade Hampton Reelected.

Wade Hampton Reelected.
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. s.-The leg
islature reelected Wade Hampton I.
s. Senator. He received every vote
of both houses, except three colorad
men who voted for Smalls and two
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per.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

The bill for the fur suits made for
the Greeley relief expedition has just
been approved by Pay Director Clark
at the navy yard. The entire cost of
the fur outfits, including the sleeping
bags, is set down at $31, 1895. There
were 1,5G0 reindeer skins used and
557 saits made of them. The skins
cost sc. Se2 40, the freight from Stock
holm $523. 81, and the cost of making
was g, 937. SO. In making the sleep
ing-bags 354 elk skins were used.
Each bag cost $31, and each fur suit
SAL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

JOHN SHERMAN wants an houest
dollar. He wants it TO contain 470
grains instead of 412i. It would pass
for dollar but it would take lift to
nass il
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
Depew Declines.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 9.-Chauncey N.
Depew has written a letter positive
ly declining to be candidate for the
L.. s. senatorship.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

THERE is rumor that Frank Hatton
is organizing a syndicate to purchase
the Chicago Times and turn it into a
great republican organ OF the stal wart
order.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

In Michigan, Iowa and Nebraska
the democrats and Butler tickets fused
and all are counted for Cleveland.
In Missouri and West Nirgiaia the
republican and Butler tickets fused
and all are given to Blaine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12

Heavy Judgment Against General
Grant
NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Wm II Van
derbilt, through his counsel, filed in
the county clerks office, to day,
judgment recovered by him against
Gen. u. S. Grant for $155, 600.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-12-12
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THE nEEICIAI VOTE

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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-04

The Board reserves the rig ht 10 reject any OIL
all bids.
By order Of said Board Of Supervisors
A. W. POTTS, Clerk.
BY A. NoRroS, Deputy. dees0td
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-04

Action brought In the Superior Court Of the
State OF California, in and for the county Of Los
Angeles, and the complaint filed in said county Of
Los Angeles, in the office Of the Clerk OF said su
perior Court
The people Of the State of California send
greeting to David Wagner, Defendant.
You are hereby required to appear In an action
brought against you by the above named Plain
tifs, in the Superior Court OF the State of Cali.
fornie In and for the County of Los Angeles. and
TO answer the complaint filed therein, within ten
days exclusive OF the day Of seryice), after the
service on you OF this Summons-if served
within this County; or, II served elsewhere
within thirty days-or Judgment by default will
be taken against you according to the prayer Of
said Complaint
The said action is brought to recover iudp.
ment against you for the sum OF s457s LOO
the rate Of six per cent per annun, alleged 10 be
due from you to plaintiffs on a certain promis.
sorry note OF date June !, 1883, for the further
sum of s74 22.l00 alleged to be due for goods
wares and merchandise sold and delivered to you
by plaintiffs, for such other or further relief as
may he Just and for costs ,f suit: Reference il
had to Complaint for particulars.
And you are hereby notified that, IL you fai, to
appear and answer the said complaint, as above
required the said Plaintiffs will take Judgment
agalnst YOU as demanded. to-wit: for the sum OF
Sf57s 9l-1O0 with interest thereon from October
4th, lssS, at the rate Of @ per cent. per annum
for the further sum Of $40 22 l0O for such other
or further relief as may be Just and for costs Of
suit
Given under my hand and the Seal of the su.
perior Court Of the State of California, in and for
the County OF Los Angeles, this eth day OF Octo.
ber IN the year OF our Lord, one thousand eight
lsraL.l A. W. POTTS, Clerk.
GLAssELL, SMITH X PATTON, Attorneys for
Plaintiffs
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-04
SUMMONS.

In the Justices Court Of Los Angeles
Township, in the County of Los An
geles, State Of California, r. A. Ling,
Justice of the Peace.
J. F. Fleming, Plaintiff.
Va.
w. p. Goldman, doing business as W.
P. Goldman & Co., Defendant.
The People OF the State Of California send greet
Ing to W. p. Goldman. Defendant.
You are hereby required to appear In an action
brought against you by the above named plain
tn in the Justices Court Of Los Angeles Town.
ship county Of Los Angeles. State Of California,
and to answer before the Justice. At his oaios in
the said ownship. the complaint fled thsrein.
within i've days Exclusive Of the day OF servIcs),
after the service on you Of this summons--if
served within the township In which this action
il brought or, II served out Of said township, but
in sale county within ten days; or within twenty
The said action Il brought TO recover Of you
the sum Of e10l rs for goods, wares And 49,
chandise sold by Pacific JewelSy Co. 10 &el1nd-
ant within two years last past, and the sun Of
92.62 Tor goods. wares and InerchA Andise sod by
Mast. Greenswerg y Co. 10 defendant within two
years last pa I; both of which sAid claims have
been In writing assigned and tranicrrea to plain
till, and amount In tho aggregate TO e166.G5 and
costs Of suit: and you are hereby notified that u
you fall to so apPear and answer said complaint.
az above required, said plaintiff will take Judge
ment by default against you for the sun of
sl56. 81 together with costs Of suit. Make legzl
service and due return hereof.
Given under my hand, this ssth day October,
Justice Of the Peace Tor the Township Of Los
Angeles, In said county and State,
Graves & Chapman Attorneys for Plaintiff.
dec5 2m
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-04
MIsczLLANEous,
Notice Of Intention.

Notice Is hereby given that II Is the intention
Of tho Council Of the City OF Los Angeles to
establish the grade OF Court House street from
Hope street to Flswer street, as follows,
At the N. +. corner Of Hope and Court House
streets the grade shall be, a. now established,
1877 feet above the datum plane; ct the N. W.
corner of Hope and Court House streets the
grade shall be, as now established, ls9 feet above
the datum plane; at the 3. z. corner Of Hope and
Court House streets the grade shall be, as now
established, ll0 feet above the datum plane, and
| at the 8. W. corner Of Hope and Court House
streets the grade shall be, % now established,
142 feet above the datum plane; st point in
| tho center line OF Court House street. 165 feet
westerly from the west boundary OF Hope street
the grade shall be on the south side Of Couri
House street 154 feet above the datum plane
and on the north sido Of Court House street 10:
feet above the datum plane; at the N. Il. corneI
Of Court House and Flower streets the rvads
shall be lao. so feet above the datum plane, ant
| at the 8. Z. corner Of Court House and Plowel
streets the grade shall be l42. 90 feet above tn,
datum plane.
| All persons Interested are hereby notified to al
their objections, II any they have, with the Clerl
Of the Council. within ten days after the dat
Of the FIRST publication Of this notice.
BY order OF the Council OF the city Of Los An
geles at its meeting Of December 18th, A.
1888 W. w. ROBINSON,
Clerk Of the Council OF the City OF Los Angeles.
los Angeles, December 18th, A. d. 1885
dec18 10
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-04
NOTICE

Notice hereby is given that II Is the intention Of
Harry Sherwood to apply 10 the Council OF the
city OF Los Angeles at its session Of December
3lst, A. ID. 1883, for quit claim deed from said
city Of all that certain lot OF land situate In said
city, county OF Los Angeles, State Of California,
bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Com.
mencing at q point on the east side of Buena
Vista Street, 935.3 feet southerly from point Of
intersection Of the south line OF the realty be-
longing to the s. r. r. r. Company with the
east boundary Of Buena Vista street, said initial
point being the SW corner Of lot granted by
tho city OF Los Angeles to Justa L. Stone, and
running thence along the east boundary Of Buena
Vista street southerly 90 feet TO point; thence
5 90 30 T., 1870 feet to the zanja Madre;
thence along the Zanja Madre N. 23' 90 =, 90 81
feet to the Sc. corner Of let granted to Justa L.
Stone; thence along the south boundary Of lot Of
said Stone westerly 1910 feet TO the point Of
beginning, according to o plat Of survey made
In December, 1883, on file With the Clerk OF said
Council, to which reference is hereby made
All persons interested are hereby notified 10
nle their objections In writing, II any they have,
with the undersigned, Clerk Of said Council. at
least one day before the session Of said Council
Of December 8Tst, A. d. 1883.
Clerk Of the Council Of the City Of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, December 18th, A. D. 1888
dsc26 t30
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-04
LEGAL.
Adjudication Of Insolvency; Stay Of
Proceedings and Order Of Publica-
tion Of Notice to Creditors.
In the Superior Court of the County OF
Loa Angeles, State of California. 4
N. A. Mondelson ". His Creditors.

N. A. Nendelson vs. His Creditors.
N. A. Mendelson having filed In this Court hid
petition, schedule, and inventory in insolvency.
or, the said N. A. Mendelson is hereby declared to
be insolvent. The Sherih OF the county u Los
Angeles is hereby directed to take possessibn Of
all the estate. real and personal, OF the said NJ.
A. Mendelson, debtor, except such as may be by
law exempt from execution, and OF all his ddeds,
vouchers, books OF account and papers, and to
keep the same safely until the appointments Of
an assignee Of his estate. All persons aye for
bidden to pay any debts to the said insoyspt, OF
any person, firm, or corporation, or assoeiAtion
for bis use. The said debtor 10 hereby forpidded
to transfer or deliver any property, untH the
dered.
II Is further ordered. that all the creditors oi
said debtor be and appear before the HQn. Vol
| ney K. Howard, Judge Of the Superior C6Qrt, o.
the county Of 10: Angelas, in open Court. d ths
Court room Of said Court, In the county OF Lol
Angeles. on the 18th day Of January, 1884, At Y
o'clock A. ~, OF that day, to prove their debts
and choose one or more assignees Of the estate
OF said debtor.
II Il further ordered, that tho order be pub.
lished In the Los Angeles DAILY HERALD, news
paper Of general circulation, published In ths
county Of Los Angeles, as often as the s4id paper
70 published. before the said day set for the meet
| ing Of creditors.
And Il il further ordered, that In the mean
time, all proceedings against the said insolvent
Dated December 18th, 1855
| SEPULvEDA,
| Judge Of the Superior Court.
Gardiner & Stephenson,
decl6td Attorneys for Insolvent.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-04
Application for City Deed.


Notice Is hereby given that il is the intention
OF ]. A. Lothian, admnIstrstor Of tho estate Of
A. Lothian, deceased, who. has illed petition
with me for that purpose, TO apply to the Coun.
Gil OF the City Of Los Angeles at the
session thereof to be held on the 3lst day Of
December, 1883, for quit claim deed from aid
city for the lands and premises In said city dc.
scribed a. follows, to wit; Commencing on the
northeIy line Of Main street at the southeasterly
corner OF the lot on which was the bakery of
Kuhn, which point Is also 9l feet inches from
the southwest corner Of Third and Main streets.
thence southerly along Main street 1880 feet TO
point; thence $3.50 feet on Spring street; thence
northerly along Spring street 70, 20 feet, thence
s38. 20 feet to point OF beginning, being the same
property known as the Round House." or
"Garden Of Paradise" lot. All parties in Inter
est are hereby requested to file their objections.
II any they have, with the undersigned, the
Clerk OF the Council, on or before the Sist day Of
December, A. d. 1888.
W. W. ROBINSON,
Clerk Of the Council OF the City OF Lof Angeles.
Los Angeles, December 2lth, A. D. 1893
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