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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

Jos. JENKINS. On Friday before the
Circuit Court, Joseph Jenkins who was
committed to Jail for burglary at Bcs-
cobel, as mentioned in last week S
HERALD, on a writ of habeas corpus,
asked to be discharged from custody,
claiming that he had given bail for that
offence and should be discharged. Coun-
sci for State claimed that bail had been
released by subsequent sentence. The
court SO held, and required the prisinor
to give new bail and in the meantime to
go to jail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

Jack Frost still holds his grip, the
thermometer registering is to % below
zero Tuesday morning.
Many Of our farmers are buying corn
OF Mccoy Bros, at Turkey Station pay
ing 81 cents per bushel. 1t Is rather
hard on our farmers when they have to
import foreign corn in addition to pur-
chasing nearly all their flour. Either
the season must change or the present
system of cropping in old Grant will
have to be changed. The imports will
certainly exceed the exports this year.
The donation party for the benefit of
Rev. VIM. Jackson Thursday evening.
resulted in $93 in cash, besides other
articles. There was no dancing, grab
bags, post offices or other gambling de-
vices used to obtain this sum; simply a
good supper. and good social meeting
of young and old. Mr.. j. returned his
thanks in few well chosen, feeling re-
marks, and all went home well
pleased. Upon the following evening a
donation for Mr.. jackson at the Okeg
school house, nettcd $50 which was
certainly doing well for that small
neighborhood.
MIR. William Hammonds from Mon
tana, a former resident of this town
has returned to his home after visit
to Beetown and vicinity.
Mr.. L. d. French, ST., is reported
dangerously sick.
The young people are using the good
roads by taking frequent sleighing ex-
cursions. Who wouldn't be "school
marin" if they could be taken back up
on Sunday evening to their field of
labor. by as merry crowd as left here
Monday night.
Our townsman, & Kern, has been
called upon to attend the funeral of his
father Geo. A. Kern, upon the 10th
inst, and of his brother William, on the
goth inst, both residents of Potosi.
Mrs. Richmond, mother of Mrs. Jas.
Thomas, died upon Wednesday last, of
cancer. with which she had suffered for
many years. Funeral services were
held at the Dodge school house upon
Friday. SIGMA.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24
Notice Of Teachers, Meeting-Tber

Notice Of Teachers Meeting. There
will be Teachers Meeting in Bloom
ington. Saturday, February 2, COM
mencing at 10 a. m. The following
topics win be 1discussed: Infinitives
and Participates, ID. Needham. Methods
of teaching Grammatical Analysis, w.
b. Phillips. What to teach in Primary
Arithmetic and how to teach it, L. HI.
Barrett. Methods of teaching Primary
Reading, Louise Club. What to teach
in Primary Geography and how to teach
it, Sadie Sims. Obstacles to success in
school work and how they may be re-
moved, Cora Ryan. 1t is hoped that
each person named will be prepared to
introduce the topic assigned, by means
of written paper or otherwise. Notice
Of other meetings given next week.
Parents, School Officers, Teachers and
the more advanced pupils in our schools,
are most cordially invited to attend
and take part in all discussions.
Respectfully,
47tf CHAs. l.. HARPER, Co. Sup't.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

At the present writing, there are
more railroad men in the village of Wy
abusing than there are citizens. The
second, or permanent, survey has been
made, and the road-bed located. Grad
ing stakes are now being set. The road
runs west of the mound, or, in other
words. between the mound and river,
doiag the least possible damage
to the business lots OF the village.
Your correspondent has been in-
formed that from Kendall stone ware
house north crossing the Wisconsin
river and on through Prairie du Chen
a run of ten miles is made with but the
slightest curve
The river bridge is safe. Teams are
crossing heavy loads on the ice. G.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

LIEUT.. DANENHOwER.- who
fail to hear Mr.. Danenhower's lecture,
Friday evening, will miss one of the best
entertainments of the season. The De-
troit Free Press says: Lieutenant Dan
enhower interested his audience from
beginning to end. He is a realistic,
rather than dramatic speaker, but he
selects his facts with great dlscrimina-
ton, and never grows tedious. He has
terrible story to tell, but he tells it in
diligently, and with view to present.
ing the most important points, divert
ing his melancholy story with an anus
ing anecdote, bit of humor, or sharp
HIT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

JUVENILE TEMPLARs. About twenty
members of the Fennimore Juvenile
Temple drove down from that village,
last Saturday morning, arriving here
about II o'clock. They were received
by the members of the Lancaster Tenn
pie, in this city, and at noontime
about fifty of the little ones
sat down to dinner in their lodge room,
which had been provided for them
through the thoughtfulness and kind
ness of older heads. In the afternoon,
all participated IN a sleigh-ride around
the city, and the visitors returned home,
reckoning the day as one most enjoya-
bly, and profitably spent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

CLARK TRIAL.-The trial of George
and VIII. Clark for the assault upon j..
ii. Knotwell, came up before Justice
Baldwin Friday. They waived exam
ination and were bound over for trial
in the Circuit Court. Clark's counsel
applied for reduction of bail from
81 800, each to $500 each. which was
refused. Petition afterward was made
to the Circuit Court for reduction of
bail, which was reduced to 81 900 each,
requiring that they have on the bond two
persons who shall each be worth at
least that sum in real estate above all in
cumbrances. As they were unable to get
the sureties they are still confined in the
county jail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

BURGLARY.-Julius Frenden, Charles
Kistler and Henry Norman, We're
brought up before Justice d. ). Gardner
of Platteville, on Tuesday. charged with
burglary of a saloon. They plead not
guilty, and were held to await triai.
Frenden is desperate character well
known throughout the county, and was
released from Waupun only about two
months ago, where he had served a
sentence for similar crime. 1t is re-
,,or,ed that when arrested, new kit OF
BURGLARS tools was found IN his pos
session.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

The RICHARDS LECTURE Professor
Richards was greeted with large au-
dience last Friday evening to hear his
lecture on 1.-The Fairy Realm of
Science" This was one of the rare
cases in which the advertising and
newspaper notices did not exceed, or
even equal the merits of the lecture.
His scientific experiments were exceed
ingly fine, and throughout his entire
lecture he was given the closest atten-
ton and frequently interrupted by APP
plause.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

"JEANNETTE''- Lieut.. Danenhower' S
lecture on the Jeanette" will take
place in Hyde's Hall, Friday evening,
the 25th, INST, the Scranton (Pa.,) Re-
publican says: Lieutenant Danen-
hower's unvarnished narration of his
thrilling experience in the Jeanette ex-
pedition Is more eloquent than
mere words can make it, and more in
tensely interesting in what it suggests
than what it tells. 1t is a truth much
stranger than fiction, and. as compared
with it the most absorbing romance
is tame indeed"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

SKATING RINK.-Mr. Dodd, manager
of the roller skating rink in Hyde's
Hall, opened it to the public last
Saturday evening, large number being
in attendance. 1t provides healthful
and pleasurable amusement for the
young people, which they are not slow
to appreciate, as the rink is open every
afternoon and evening with an increas-
ing attendance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24
Well Rewarded.-A liberal rev

Well Rewarded. IA liberal reward
will be paid to any party who will pro-
duce a case of Liver, Kidney or Stomach
complaint that Electric Bitters will not
speedily cure. Bring them along. it will
cost you nothing for the medicine if it
fails to cure, and you will be well re-
warded for your your trouble besides.
All Blood diseases, BllIousness, Jaundice
Constipation, and general debility are
quickly cured. Satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded. Price only fifty
cents per bottle. For sale by Stone &
Hassell.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

LADIES and all sufferers from neuralria.
hysteria, and kindred complaints will lind
without a rival Browns Iron Bitters.
FARMINGToN, ILI.-Dr. NJ. +. Gamble
says: Il prescribe Browns Iron Bitters in
my practice and it gives satisfaction"
FoRT STEVENSON, DAKoTAfI TER.-Rev
James McCarty says: "Prown's Iron Bit
tiers cured me Of severe dyspepsia"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

State Of Wisconsin. County Court for Grant
County-In Probate
Ia the matter OF the estate Of Emanuel ri sl,s,,
deceased.
Notice Is hereby given. that the claims and de-
mands OF all persons against said Emanuel Bishop
late OF the town OF Beetown in said county. de-
ceased, viii be received, examined and adjusted
~ Harley l.. Sprague. James stark Sen ard
Lewis Taylor, all Of the town Of Beet3wu in saIa
that purpose By the County Cont of said connfv
az the late residence Of said Emanuel Bishon
deceased, in the town of Beetoyn. in said county
a. IaIlt on the 9th day Of March, 1884 and The
Both day Of June. a. d. 1884 Also that ~ fs5
months from and after the goth day Of December
a u 1883, u the time limited for the creditors of
s S emanuel Bishop, deceased, 10 present their
claims to said Commissioners for exaInfnafia,,
and allowance
BY order of the Court
WIN. McGONIGAL Co Judge
Dated December % A. D. 1888 4fw4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

PETITION FOR GUARDIAN. MIR. Ed
ward Kilbourne, of jamestown, on
Tuesday, petitioned the Court for the
appointment of guardian for his faith
er, Benjamin Kilbourn, who ne claimed
was not competent to manage his al
fairs. Judge McGonigal reserved his
decision. and a further hearing will be
had Feb. Is.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

PAlNTlNG.-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, buggles, 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, 1884-01-24

AcciDENF.-Mr. Louis yesperman
and wife, of Lancaster. says the Platte
vile Witness. were on the train which
was ditched ON the Omaha and Repub-
lican Valley railroad, bound from Lin
coin to Omaha, on the 7th, inst, and
received some injuries about the hands.
The train was thrown down an en-
bankment eight feet high.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

The CoMET.-The comet has made
tsnearest approach to the earth, and is
slowly receding. 1t will however APP
pear brighter as the moon retires from
the field. 1t is to be seen about ten de-
grees from the zenith, and should be
looked for in the early part of the
evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

Notice.-An persons knowing them
selves indebted to George Gray, are
hereby requested to call at the Grant
Mills and settle as soon as possible, and
save themselves costs. They will find
William Russell there who is authorized
to settle Mr.. Gray's affairs. 47w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

The chief art of learning is to attempt
but a little at time. The widest ex.
cursions of the mind are made by short
flights, frequently repeated; the most
lofty sciences are formed by the con-
tinued accumulation of single PROPOSE
tions.-LOcke.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

ROLLER SKATING RINK. On
Monday, Jan. %, an awkward squad
race by new beginners, (gentlemen)
will take place between Z and s o'clock
for prize OF pair of new skates.
ID. q S. 47w1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24
Common School Examinations.

HAZEL GREEN. Wis, Jan 81, 1884.
DEAR SRI find it necessary to change the
plan. proposed in my card Of November "a. 1888 }
Of holding examinations in the country schools
Printed questions win be sent to you in sealed
envelope this envelope to remain in your posses
sion, sealed, until the morning OF the day Of ex-
animation, February 81. Yoa viii then see that
it is placed in the hands Of the teacher Of your
school, and If you can spend the entire day in
the school-room it win be considered favor.
Should the School in your district be closed and
any Of the pupils wish to try this examination
have doubt that the teacher in some one Of
the adjoining districts viii take charge Of their
work. The questions proposed will not be diff
cult. and hope that sll Of the more advanced
pupils may think best to try them. even il they
do not expect their efforts TO be wholly success
full The work written by the pupils, il TO be
marked by the teacher and the results as well as
the papers written sent TO my Office at Hazel
Green. The pupils should use light paper in order
to save expense in mailing II may be wise to
dismiss the younger pupils for the day IL their
attendance viii materially interfere with the snc
cess Of those trying the examination. Trusting
that this work win awaken increased interest in
education, ] am
Most respectfully.
CHAS L. HARPER, County Sup't.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24
BuckIen's Arnica Salye.-The OF

BuckItn'S ArnIca SaIYe.-Ihe 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.
18m12
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

QUIzZIsM. have received some
correct answers to our question of last
week, but will wait for more. Mean
while we will PROFOUND another on the
same conditions, hoping to receive more
answers: Why did no one die in Lon
don, England, between Sept 3, and
10, 1882
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24
EoRECLosURE sALE-BEAx, ct al.

State of Wisconsin County of Grant--ss.
Circuit Court
Russell Il 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 a special term of the Circuit
Court for Grant county, held in the court house
in the city of Darlington. in La Fayette county,
commencing ON the 5th 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 will
on the 23rd Day of February. A. ID. 1854, at one
O'Clock in the afternoon at the front door of the
court house in the city of Lancaster in said coun-
ty and state aforesaid offer for sale and sell Ia
the highest and best bidderor bidders for cash
the following described mortgaged premises or
much thereof as win be sufficient 20 raise the
amount due the Plaintiff for principal interest
costs and ACQUIRING costs, together with the ex-
pense of sale. to-wit: The west-half of the
southwest quarter of section number twenty-one
GID. township six 90. north of range five 90.
west; all situate lying and being in the county Of
Grant aud state of Wisconsin.
Dated Shertf's Office, Lancaster. Wis. Jan.
Sth, 1881.
J. l.. REWEY.
Sheriff of Grant County, Wis.
BusHNELL 81 WATKINS
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
T. O. Address, Lancaster, Wis. 45ta
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

State Of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
term OF the County Court, to be held in ana for
said county, at the court house In the city az
Lancaster, in said county, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF FEBRUARY. A. d. 1884
the following matter viii be heard and eonsid
cred:
Inc application of Edward H. Garside tho
general guardian Of James Sykes. an insane ner.
son OF the county of Grant, state Of Wisconsin
for settlement and allowance of his account az
sueh guardian; Col; John G.. Clark appointed
BY order of the Court
Dated December 27. 1899 S94w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

Coop TEMPLARs. On Tuesday even
ing a delegation from the Fennimore
lodge drove down and participated in
the exercises of the lodge in this city.
On Thursday evening the Lancaster
Lodge will go to Boice Prairie and hold
open lodge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

Circuit CoHrt, Grant CountY
Della Evans, Plaintiff, VS.. Charles L. Evans
Defendant. f~As'
The state OF Wisconsin, to the said Defendant
lou are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons
exclusive Of the day OF service. and defend the
ABOVE entitled action in the court aforesaid: and
IN case Of your failure to do Judgment WIN he
Is e against you according to the demand
Vi tue compliant. ORR & LOWRY
M .., Plaintiffs ATTORNEYS
consin. 49,, :.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24
NOTICE TO cREDlToRs-cI1rr.

State Of Wisconsin. County Court Of Grant
Cognty-In Probate
In the matter of the estate Of William W
Cilley deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the claims and de-
mands Of all persons against William W. Cilley
late Of the town OF Bloomington, in said county.
deceased VIII be received, examined and ust ed
yJesse Brooks, Henry Lord and Jacob Schreiner
all Of said county Of Grant, Commissioners ar-
pointed for that purpose by the County Court ~
SAID county at the office Of Jesse Brooks Esa.
IN the village Of Bloomington in said county ~
Grant, on the Seventeenth ~ days Of March
and June, A. %. 1894
Also that six 10 months from and after the
18th day of December, A. d 1888, is the TING
limited for the creditors Of said William "
Cilley, deceased, to present their claims 10 said
Commissioners for examination aud allowance
By Order OF the Court
VIM. McGONIGAL. County Judge
Dated December. 18th. A. D.. 1893. 44wf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

A SURE CURE. DIR. Page, in the Pop
ular Science Monthly. says complete ao-
stiueuce from food never fails to cure a
cold. Sometimes il is necessary TO omit
one or two meals. and sometimes the
fast must be prolonged for forty-eight
hours. Try it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

SSEREoPTICoN. MIR. j. H. Wilson.
with stereopticon views will be the fourth
entertainment of the School Lecture
Course, at Hyde's Hall Thursday even
ing. February Z. Tickets may be OBJ
tanned at Stone 4 Hassell's Drug Store.
Price so cents each.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

. ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING Mr. Edward
Tebo, young man, son of Mr.. Frank
Tebo, of Beetown township, was visit
ing at Patch Grove last week, and
while handling revolver it was ac-
cidently discharged, the contents en-
tering the abdomen, travelling in trans
verse direction TO the left hip. making
a long and dangerous wound. He is
under the care of DIR. Chas. +. Corey,
of Patch Grove, and his condition is
very precarious.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

ORDINANCE.-T city council in
special session Saturday, re-enacted the
sidewalk ordinance, adding certain
penalties thereto. 1t is published under
the head of new advertisements ON first
page.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

BILLIARDS. -Prof Louis Etzel, the
nose and finger billiard player. who did
not win the appreciation of the citizens of
Lancaster by his maneuvers in this city
few weeks ago, made his debut in
Madison last week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

SoCIABLE.-A sociable was held at
the residence of Mr.. Abe Roberts east
of this city, last Thursday evening, for
the benefit of the Baptist church.
Several sleigh loads of young people
from this city attended.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24
Teachers Examinations Grant County
SPRING SERIES, 1884
The regular examinations will be he

April /.
Work will commence in each place at
10a. m. of the first day. Each applicant
must come supplied with legal cap paper,
pens and good black ink. All persons,
not already legally qualified, who ex-
pect to teach in this county during the
coming summer, must write at some one
of these examinations.
Respectfully,
CHAs. L. HARPER, Co. Supt.
Hazel Green, Wis, Jan. 81, 1884.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

Hon. +. w. Rockwell (republican)
has been elected to Congress from the
twelfth Massachusetts district to sue
coed Gov: Robinson who stepped into
Buffers shoes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

GONE TO IowA.-Mr. John Walker,
one of the well known and substantial
farmers of Rockville, will in March re-
move with his family on farm he has
leased near Dubuque, Iowa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

BAPTIST CHURCH.-Rev. e. ID. Ste
vens, of Cassville, will preach in the
Baptist Church, in this city, next Sun
day morning and evening. and will also
preach several evenings following dur
ing the week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

Every nation has been modified by
its schools. and where the school-house
was rare or limited there national life
has been languid. Prof. String.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

Circuit Court, Grant County.
Jennie NJ. Howley, Plaintiff vs. James Howley.
Defendant.
The state OF Wisconsin. to the said defendants.
You are hereby summoned TO appear within
twenty days after service of this summons. ex.
elusive of the day of service and defend the above
entitled action in the court aforesaid and in case
of your failure so to do, judgment will be rem
dered against you according to the demand of
the complaints of which copy is herewith served
upon you. ORR & LOWRY,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
p. O. Address: Lancaster. Grant County. Wis
cOnsin. 45w6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

With some access of seriousness and
determination, every man who has be-
gun to apprehend the purpose of his ex-
istence will resolve to make this more
useful year than that which has gone
before Independent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1884-01-24

Tom Cox Posi- ORGANIZED. Tom
Cox Post, No. 1872, OF this city was or
ganized last Thursday evening, Jan.
II, by special mastering officer w. III.
Bennett, and the following officers were
elected and installed. p c., V. f.
Kinney; S. V. c., j. HI. Kendrick; j. v.
c., Thomas Mcmahon; Surgeon, Alex.
Ivey; Chaplain, A. X. Bushnell; 0. D.,
Ii. ID. Farquharson; Q. NJ, j. +. Lane;
Adjutant, A. C. Morse; Sergeant Major,
II. P. Green; Q, NJ. Serg't, A. Buchuer.
Delegations from the C. G.. Washburn
Post, of Madison. and w. H Bennett
Post. Richland Center, were present
aud assisted in the organization.
Alta meeting held Tuesday evening the
regular meeting night was changed to
the second and fourth Mondays of each
month to commence with the month of
February next.