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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03
Lease OF Fair Grounds.

THE HERALD, this week, gives its
readers the contract entered into by the
officers of the Grant County Agricul-
tural Society and Mr.. r. &. Vinegar.
There has been considerable talk in re-
gard to the manner in which said lease
was drawn, and great misrepresenta-
tions have been made. The lease shows
that while the officers of the society
have given Mr.. Vinegar the care and
control of the track, they have guarded
the interests of every person who de-
sires to use the grounds, for training
purposes. That some one should have
charge of the grounds there is no dis
pute, and that some arrangements
should be made whereby the grounds
will be in condition for the annual Fair,
there is no doubt In this matter the
officers have acted as they deemed best
for all parties concerned The following
is the contract:
This agreement entered into on this
9th day of March, 1884, between J. j.
Mckenzie, President, Delos Abrams,
! Superintendent, and j. Allen Barber,
Secretary of, and in behalf of the Grant
County Agricultural Society, as parties
of the first part, and Il. G.. Vinegar,
party of the second part, witnesseth:
The said parties of the first part agree
in behalf of said society to eject dwell
| IN, -
their grounds for tho use of said party
of the second part.
They further agree to furnish all ma
terials necessary to keep the fences of
their grounds in repair, and also grant
the use of their grounds in town of Lam
caster for the purpose of training horses
to the party of the second part.
Said r. G. Vinegar, party of the
second, part in conclusion thereof, agrees
ana binds himself to take sole charge
of the fair ground of said Society dur
ing the continuance of this lease, except
during the Fair week in the fall and the
two proceeding weeks;to keep the track
in good repair; to keep in repair the
fences. and also all buildings and stables
used by him.
Other horse trainers to have the priv
ilege to use the track when the same is
in suitable condition, to be used upon
payment to said party of the second
part, not to exceed the sum of one dol
lar and fifty cents per month.
The Society reserves the privilege to
hold Stock Fair during the month of
June; also to grant permits to stand
horses on the grounds; and also to per-
NIT access to the track of such grounds,
on any afternoon when the track is in
a suitable condition, to any persons with
light four-wheeled vehicles for the pur-
pose of driving.
This lease to be in force until the first
day of January, 1885, at which time
said party of the second part agrees to
turn over to the officers of this society
the grounds leased.
The Society having heretofore granted
to j. NJ Kilbourn, Esq, certain privil-
eyes, to use the stalls built by him and
to stand his horses; hereby, reserve all
such privilege to him and to other
persons.
j. j. MCKENZIE,
DELos ABRAMS,
j. ALLEN BARBER, Jr. i,
r. S. VINEGAR.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03
Tr0tting and Turf Notes,

the Indiana and Illinois Trotting Cir
cult hang up $1,000 in purses. The
meetings will be held at Columbus, In
diana, May 20 to % inclusive; Terre
Haute, May p to 80; Charlottesville,
June to z; Danville, June - to "a;
Indianapolis, June "a to "a.
The Council Bluffs Spring meeting
viii be held from May % to 20. in
elusive, and will include trotting, pacing
and running races.
The Summer meeting at Fort Dodge,
Iowa, will be held from June to June
6, for trotters and PAGERS; entries to
close May "a.
Mr.. Ed. Smith of Milwaukee, recently
purchased, of David Rhoda, OF Ocono-
mowoc, the sorrel gelding Billy r.
record 2:27, for 800. Cash Ward, the
well known driver, will handle the horse
at Waukesha.
Rocket, the PAGER. is pronounced to
be in fine condition.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03
WOnIdn't Take His Advice.

One day after Pope's defeat at Sec
ond Bull Run and Chantilly, a private
soldier belonging to an Ohio regiment
sought an interview with his captain,
and announced that he had plan for
a military campaign which must GER
tainly resultin crushing out the rebellion.
The officer very naturally inquired for
particulars, but the soldier refused to
reveal them, and asked for a chance to
lay his plans before Pope himself. At
ter some delay he was given pass to
headquarters. He did not get to see
Pope, but after the chief of staff had
coaxed and promised and threatened
for quarter of an hour the Buckeye
stood up and replied;
"Well, sir, my plan is for John Pope
and Bob Lee to swap commands, and
if we don't lick the South inside of
sixty days you may shoot me for q
patent hay-fork swindler"
When he returned to camp he was
naturally asked what success he met
with, and he ruefully replied:
"Wall, they had plan of their own y
what was it?n
"Why. they took me out and booted
me for mile and halfr'
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03
MerleY.


Items of interest from this section are
very scarce, about the only stir being
occasioned by the departure of nearly
every westward bound train of new re-
cruits for the 'tfar west mostly young
men, bound for Dakota, Minnesota, and
Nebraska. Among the departures the
the past week we notice the following:
Mr.. j. Bonnell, Vert Monroe, James
Faris, William Kephart, and ID. d.
Loomis.
The westward bound train jumped
the track Monday evening near the
'horse Shoe" occassioniRg delay Of
about three hours.
Mr.. James Trainer, whose serious
illness we mentioned some two weeks
ago, has SO far recovered as to be able
to sit up in Lis bed, and strong hopes
are entertained for his recovery.
MIR. G. w. Smith, who has been abb
sent for two months perambulating the
county in the capacity of "Leeterary
man" and canvasser is at home this
week. He says he will give his victims
rest.
Mrs. c. W. Smith, who has been alb.
sent about three months, will return
this week.
Mr.. Adam Faris is at home from the
University for a few days rest and re-
creation.
The smoke from the cline works.
still assures all in need of that article that
it can still be had here in spite of deter.
mined opposition.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03
Bloomington.

One of the pleasant social events of
the season occurred last Wednesday,
March 26, at the residence of o. p. Sala
NJ. d., in this village, being the mar
riage of the Doctors sister Miss Matte
to Mr.. Richard o. Campbell, of Du-
buque, Iowa. The wedding was quiet
affair only few of the most intimate
friends being present, the Rev. J. &.
johnson, pastor of the Baptist church.
officiating. Several handsome and valu-
able presents were rendered the happy
couple, after which the company en-
joyed an elegant and sumptuous repast
of which the Doctors wife was the pre-
siding genius. The bride and groom
gave reception in the evening to some
of their most intimate friends, which
was very pleasant affair and rendered
still farther enjoyable by the favor of
our little band in the rendering of some
choice selections of music in honor of
the occasion, for which they have the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03

SALE AT PREsToN.-Last "Wednesday
was one of the finest of Spring days
and brought together a concourse of
people larger than the most sanguine
"Vennor" could have predicted, to at
tend Mr.. Mathew Preston's vendue.
There is not a town within a radius OF
twenty-five miles that did not have
several representatives, and as result
the large and varied amount of property
found ready purchasers at good prices.
The sale of live stock was large, there
being some sixty steers sold at an aver
age of 1872 per head, and five horses at
an average price of $50 Mr.. Dwight
L. Parker, of Fonnimore, purchased
twenty head of cattle at S3S per head,
which was the largest single sale made.
The total footings of the sale were about
$4,000. Mr.. Preston has disposed OF
his farm consisting of some 400 acres
with buildings, warehouses, ETC., to Mr..
Marks of Illinois, for $4,000, who has
already taken possession. Mr.. Preston
leaves this week for Platteville where he
expects to make his home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03

In five States school age begins at
four years. They are Conn, Flor,
Maine, Oregon, and Wis. In IA States
five is the minimum age in Is States
six is the minimum; in one (Alabama)
seven is the lowest; and in one (Texas)
eight years is the youngest allowed.
The last is more reasonable than the
first. No State has yet become so
erfatic or precocious as to reduce the
age to three. The five above ought to
make arrangements for kindergarten or
nursery 'annexes." The School system
is probably best in those States that re-
quire an age of six years for school adj
mission.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03
The Origin Of the Potato.

The potato, originally a South Ameri-
can plant, was introduced to Virginia
by Sir John Harvey in 1929, though it
was unknown in some counties of En-
gland $50 years later. In Pennsyl-
vania, potatoes are mentioned very soon
after the advent of the Quakers; they
were not among New York products in
1895, but in ITS we are told of II, ZOO
bushels grown on one sixteen-acre
patch in this province. Potatoes were
served, perhaps as an exotic rarity, at
Harvard installation dinner in 1907
but the plant was only brought into
culture in New England at the arrival
of the Presbyterian immigrants from
Ireland in 171S. Five bushels were
accounted large crop OF potatoes for
a Connecticut farmer; for it was held
that, if man ate them every day. he
could not live beyond seven years.
Tie CeUfuru
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03
Town Election.
The following officers were elected on
Tuesday April 1:

The following officers were elected on
Tuesday April /:
LANCASTER.
Supervisors-Geo. w. Ryland, chair
man; VIM. r. Kerr, Thos. Beetham.
Treasurer-James Woodhouse.
Clerk-Aug. Michaelis.
Assessor-Frank Halbert.
Justices-E. M. Lowry, T. +. Bald
win, Z. S. Morse.
Constables-Geo. Langridge, III. p.
Green, Geo. NARROW, A. Alexander.
BLOOMINGTON.
Supervisors-P. BARLEY, chairman;
Henry Lord, VIM. ii. Harvey.
Treasurer-Geo. w. Nevins.
Clerk-Jesse Brooks.
Assessor-John p. Jenkins.
Justices-Jesse Brooks, j. p. jenkins.
LIBERTY.
Supervisor-L. Heberlein, chairman.
Treasurer. b. Mauer.
Clerk-W. j. Weir.
Assessor-Phillip Keller.
BoscoBEL.
Supervisor Ii. Kicks, chairman.
Treasurer-Thos. Kronshage.
Clerk-Theo. n. Hubbell.
Assessor-Jacob Mclaughlin.
MUscoDA.
Supervisor-C. G. Rodolf, chairman.
Treasurer-Victor Fayant.
Clerk-George Brethauer.
ASSESSOR. j. Schaefer.
CLIFTON.
Supervisor-Thos. Watson, chairman
Treasurer-Joseph Allen.
Clerk-W. A. Johnson.
Assessor.-G. l.. Biddick.
ELLENBoRO.
Supervlsor-Jas. M. Mccormick CHI n.
Treasurer-Almore Brownell.
Clerk-James G. Ortou.
Assessor-W. ID. Burr.
wooDMAN.
Supervisor-Patrick Glynn, chairman.
Treasurer-John j. Quinn.
Clerk--H. j. Walton.
Assessor-John r. Murphy.
MT IDA.
Supervisor j. Arnold, chairman.
Treasurer-C. Robertson.
Assessor. B. Bradbury.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03

cordial thanks of the bride and groom
and also of the friends present. After
pleasant evening spent in social en-
joyment the friends retired to their
homes with many hearty wishes for the
future happiness and prosperity of the
young couple. Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell
will make their home in Dubuque, Iowa.
where Mr.. C. is engaged in business.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03

RETURNED.-Two weeks ago THE
HERALD published notice of the sud-
den disappearance of John Wright
dog "Boss." On Saturday forenoon last
people were considerably astonished, on
entering the Wright House, to see Boss
occupying the space behind the stove
that had been made vacant by his alb
sence. Boss looked as though he had
missed his regular meals, but it has
been ascertained that the hard work
he had performed sorting out hogs for
the farmers of West Grant, was the
cause of his thinness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03
Monthly Report OF Principal.


LANCASTER, March 30, 1884.
Members of the Board of Education:
- 1ENTLEMEN:-I have the honor to
present, herewith, my report of the
Lancaster schools for the month end
ing March %;
You will notice poor attendance.
which is mainly due to the prevalence
of sickness during the past few weeks.
The punctuality is not materially diff
ferent from that indicated in former
reports. There yet needs to be con-
siderable improvement in this respect
There is exactly the same number
enrolled in the High School as year
ago; but it should be remembered that
I they are farther advanced. and more
nearly in the course than they were
then.
The Withdrawals may be attributed,
in the main, to removals from the dis
trict, sickness, work on the farm
and intention to teach. Three with
drew from Room E during the last
week for this reason. 1t is to be great
ly regretted. both for the interests of
the school and for the students, that
they should leave in the midst of the
year. If study is important, it ought
to be pursued consecutively and regu-
larly; and if teaching is important, it
ought to require all possible prepar-
alton. Our School is greatly crippled
by the long -established and apparently
ineradicable custom of the older stu
dents leaving before it is really necces-
sary or advisable to do so; and it may
be questioned whether the schools
they teach at this age receive, in all
cases, a compensating benefit. Those
classes that are naturally too small to
be most interesting and successful are
the very ones that suffer most from
this exodus and thus loss of interest
and benefit results to those present by
the absence of those who ought to be
present.
cannot fail to regret the great loss
that our School has sustained during
the past term by sickness, and, more
particularly. by the outside amusements
that have SO absorbed the time and
thoughts of large portion of our stu
dents I firmly helieve that no attrac-
tons of the school-room and no efforts
of the teacher can counteract such in
fleunces and sc cure such educational
results as are most desirable. With
the high hopes that / entertained for
the Winter term. have not been able
to view these hindrances with uncon-
Germ; and | most earnestly hope that
your schools may never again have so
much to contend against.
But, not withstanding certain false
reports, the department of our pupils
has been better than during any for
mer term of my acquaintance with
them, and constantly improving. The
scarcity of malicious mischief, and the
prevalence of kindly relations between
teacher and pupil, and of honesty,
frankness and truthfulness on the part
of pupils is highly commendable and
gratifying.
Yours respectfully.
f. NJ. WooD, Principal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03
4w2

THOUSANDS SAY SO.-Mr. T. w.
Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes: II never
hesitate to recommend your Electric
Bitters to my customers, they give en-
tire satisfaction and are rapid sellers"
Electric Bitters are the purest and best
medicine known and will positively
cure Kidney and Liver complaints.
Purify the blood and regulate the
bowels. No family can afford to be
without them. They will save hundreds
of dollars in doctors bills every year
Sold at fifty cent bottle by Stone e.
Hassell
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03

FOOLS DAY.-There was not much
fooling done on Tuesday. The weather
had fooled every one, and people were
disheartened. 1t was sad To miss the
old hat adjusted over good-sized stone,
and the old-time pocket-book nailed to
the walk was conspicuous for its alb
sence. The small boy was in his glory
and his face was on broad grin all
dav
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03
Legal Notices,

ESTATE-DEwITT C. BRowNELL. Deceased.
State Of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special
term of the County Court, to be held in and fol
said county at the court house in the city Of
Lancaster, in said county, on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF MAY, A. d. 1884.
the following matter will be heard and consid,
cred:
The application Of James Mcknight. of said
county, for an order or judgment of this Court
authorizing and directing ID. +. Bisbee, admins
of the county Of Buchanan, in the state of Iowa
deceased, interstate. to convey to said petitioner
certain real estate belonging to such estate held
by him under contract, decribed as follows: The
east half Of the northeast quarter of section ter
(l0) in town four a. north OF range two ~ west
in said Grant county.
BY order Of the Court,
VIM. MCGONIGAL, Judge.
Dated March "a 1884 4w,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03

joel A. Barber, for many years res
ident of Lancaster, Wis, is making
motions here and about Chu-lu-ota
that look very much as if he intended
to make Orangecounty his future home.
In fact he has said that he intends re-
moving here with his family. Mr.. Bar
Der is an old Government surveyor. a
practical and successful nun seryman.
and good man in general. He will
be valuable acquisition in any por-
ton of Florida where he may finally
SETTLE Orange County, Florida Re
porter
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03

We acknowledge receipt of hand
some book and supplement. The
Wonderland of the World published by
the Northern Pacific Railroad, designed
TO give general information concerning
the great country opened by the new
Trans-Continenta line. Those of our
readers contemplating trip over the
Northern Pacific, may obtain copy by
addressing j. Il. Berry, General Tourist
Agent. 50 CLARK St, Chicago, Ill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03
WIDE AWAKE DRUGGISTS.

WIDE AW AhE UKUUGI0IS.-
Messrs. Stone Il Hassell are always
alive to their business, and spare no
pains to secure the best of every article
in their line. They have secured the
agency for the celebrated DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. The
only certain cure known for Consump-
ton. Coughs, Colds, Hoarness, Asthma,
Hay Fever, Bronchitis, or any affection
of the Throat and Lungs. Sold on a
positive guarantee. Trial Bottles free.
Regular size S1.00.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03

LOOK BY furnishing satisfactory
recommends you can procure the agency
in your neighborhood for new pat
ented article. viii sell at sight to every
merchant in your city. Good commits
sion. For further information address,
HAMILTON & KATE,
Avg Two Rivers, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03
DIED,


In Patch Grove, Feb. &c, 1884, of congestion OF
the spine, Mellen B. Adams, only child Of Burt
and Augusta Adams, aged months and 81 days.
Il take these little lambs, said he,
And lay them in my breast
Protection they shall find in me,
In me be ever blest''
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03

All farmers children should be taught
at least the rudiments of Botany. Should
they remain on the farm, such knowl-
edge will not only be lifelong pleasure
but. will be of positive value.-Prairle
Farmer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03
Bncklen,S Arniea Salye

Bucklen's Arniea Salye.--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, 1884-04-03

by the COURT.
VIM. McGONIGAL. County Judge
}. S. ROSE. Atty for Petitioner. j
EXECUTToN sALE-TnoLLorE, ct al.

IL
State of Wisconsin. County Of Grant-ss.
Circuit Court.
John ii. sarles. plaintiff vs. Thomas Trollope
and Elizabeth Trollope. Defendants
BY virtue of an execution issued out Of the
Circuit Court for Grant County, Wisconsin. upon
a Judgment rendered on the It'll day OF Septem !
Der A D. 1889 in favor Of the above named
plaintiff and against the above named defendants.
to me directed and delivered. have this 25th day
of February A. d. 1884. levied upon all the
right title and interest the defendants had on
the date OF said judgment. or has since acquired
in and to the following described real estate to-
wit: The northeast quarter of section fourteen
fl4). town Eve % north Of range four a., west
except forty 90 acres of the south side thereof
Also the southwest quarter Of the northeast
quarter of section ten (f0}, and sixty (60l acres
off north end Of west half OF the northwest quar-
ter Of section thirteen {13) all in town five 80.
Wisconsin, and shall offer for sale and sell the
same to the highest and best bidder or bidders
for cash, on the 18th day Of April A ID. 1884, al
O'Clock in the afternoon. at the front door of
the court house in the city OF Lancaster. Grant
county. Wisconsin. or so much thereof as win
be sufficient TO satisfy said Judgment interest,
costs and ACQUIRING costs.
Dated Sheriff's Office, Lancaster, Wis, Feb.
25th, 1884.
J. l.. REWEY
sheriff Of Grant Comfy Wis
ALEXANDER PBavIs.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
=. o. Address Eoscobel. Wis. Sew
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03

cap. Ferg.," of the Lancaster HER
AID, favored Darlington as the place
for holding the next reunion, and con-
sequently he has warm place in the
hearts of the veterans of this county.
But it appears that Cap. regretted his
action, on a second thought, and will
set up a show of his own to keep the
entire Grant county population from
coming here to reune. Caps drawing
card is tailess calf, which has beau
tiful rosette in lieu of that useful APP
pendage. The &. A. r. boys had better
deputize George West, Lars E. johnson
and LATE Bigler committee of three to
60 up to Lancaster and cut off that ro-
settle and thus save the reunion. Oar
lington Democrat.
1t don't make any difference whether
George comes from the West, nor how
big Lars he is, that rosette cannot be
amputated.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03

il
State OF Wisconsin. Grant County Cont
In the matter of the estate of Dewitt c. Brow.
nell deceased.
On reading and fling the petition Of James
Mcknight, praying for order of this Court re-
quiring ID. T. Bisbee administrator OF said estate
to convey certain lands belonging to said estate
to said James Mcknight. pursuant to a certain
contract. II is by the Court now here ordered
that said petition be heard before this Court or
the 22nd day of April, 1884, at nine O'Clock a. m
at the Office of the County Judge Of said county
in the Court House at Lancaster, in said county
and that notice Of the tendency hereof and Of
said time and place of hearing be given to all
persons interested, by publication of a copy Of
this order in the GRANT COUNTY HERALD. aweek.
ly newspaper published at Lancaster, in said
comfy, at least once in each week for six sue
cessive weeks before said day fixed for hearing.
Dated March 4, 1884
BY the Court.
VIM McGONlGAL, County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03

DowRY.-This horse, as advertised
elsewhere, will be found at the stable of
Geo. Hannum, in jamestown. His good
qualities need no recommend, as he is
known far and near as the best of his
kind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-04-03

QUIzzIsM.- was Louis XIV. of
France who said "Apres moi le delitge"
(After me the deluge). This answer to
Question 10 was correctly given by c..
M. Thomas and I. L. Robb. Compare
lively few of the answers received are
wrong; but it seems that only few
have interest or ambition enough to an
swer them. Perhaps some of our read
ers think this beneath their dignity
Perhaps their time is taken with more
important mattersi
Question No. ~: What battle was
fought and gained without a COM
manderp