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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
OUR LOCAL EXCHANGES.

Dodgeyille Star: The Lancaster Tel
Ter gives very elaborate and carefully
prepared diagram of the rooms and sur
roundings in which Mark W. Townsend,
of Hurricane, Grant county, shot and
killed his wife by accident. We have
examined The Teller's diagram care
fully and impartially, but from its util-
lty have failed to determine what kind
of sewing machine it was which stood
in the corner, or what the color and
value of the revolver were. These i'm
portant matters should never be over
looked by artists.
The Richland Republican of last week
SAYS: "Depnis Cronin, young unmar-
ried man, aged % years, was almest in
stantly killed last Thursday morning,
by accidentally drinking from stone
jug nearly pint of crude carbolic acid
which in the darkness he mistook for
whisky" Such doses are not necessar-
lily fatal TO everyone. There are per-
haps few old practitioners in Dodge
vile who could have drained the jug
with impunity, but after they found out
it was carbolic acid instead of whisky,
they would probably have died from
disappointment.
The report that an angry thresher
threw boy, who had accidentally cut
him on the hand, into the rapidly re-
volving cylinder of a threshing machine.
near Barneveld, few days ago. has not
thus far been verified, although the most
strenuous endeavors have been made to
verify it. The telegraph operator al
Barneveld has heard nothing about it,
and the presumption is that it was a
canard, started by some one whose OBJ
iect is uncomfortable. Guess this is one
of the last falls campaign stories left
over. Think we remember of man up
in Maine having been thrown through a
LhreShing machine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
BOScnMI.

Ludwig Ruka died at Boscobel Sept.
p. 1885. He was born in Wolfgrubes.
Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, Jane "a,
1898, and was therefore trifie over SO
ye airs old at the time Of his death. He
emigrated to America in 1861, and re-
sided At Boscobel with his sons until his
death.
JId Walkers skating rink was open
every night of the fair and was we'll
patronized. 1t is conducted in first-class
style and is a good place 10 spend a
spare hour. There are some excellent
skaters in Boscobel, and on Thursday
evening two at least were at the rink
ladies. of course-and did some superb
skating.
Sunday evening the people listened to
temperance talk at the Congregation
al church by B. +. Parker of Mauston.
Mr.. Parker represents the Good Tenn
plars and is secretary of their grand
lodge of the world and of the grand
lodge of Wisconsin. and claims to know
good deal about the needs of the
times in respect to temperance. He
showed that temperance lodges fiji a
place that no other organization does
and for that reason should be sustained
by all good people. Mr.. Cole, the Con-
gregational minister, also said few fit
ting words about ministers who are not
about this department Of their Masters
work
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
The Darlington Races.

Following is the programme of races
at the Darlington Driving Park on
Thursday and Friday. Oct. Is and 16:
First day-No. /. Trotting; purse
1928 for horses having no record lower
than 2:40. Mile heats; best three in
five. First horse, $50; second horse, $50;
third horse. SIS. No. 2. Running:
purse Sl25. Half-mile heats; best three
in five. First horse, $50; second horse,
$50; third horse, SIS. No. 8. Running;
purse 1925. Lafayette county purse.
For horses owned in Lafayette county
on Sept. l, 1885: Half mile heats; best
three In five. First horse. $75; second
horse, $35; third horse, $15.
Second day-Grand match game of
baseball between Shullsburg and New
Diggings clubs. for purse of $40, at 10
o'clock A. NJ. (Open to the world). Ne.
4. Running; purse $l75 Mile heats;
best two in three. First horse, 800;
second. $50; third, 1926 No. 5. Trot-
ting; purse $3.50. Mile heats; best three
in five. First horse, $50; second. $40;
third, 800. Four to enter and three to
start in all races. Entrance fee ten per
cent. of purse. No entry fee for ball
game.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
Council Proceedings.


Following are the proceedings Of the
common council, held on Wednesday,
Oct. z, 1885:
The following bills were presented
and allowed:
Geo. P. Goble, one dozen chairs for
council room SIS.
Henry Muesss, for lumber, $S7. 43.
John j. Oswald, for hardware, $21. 20.
NJ. NJ. Zeigler & Co., fer hardware,
$l6.20.
L. f. Baldwin. for hardware, 81 80.
Jas. Woodhouse, fling saws for street
commissioner, S1.25.
Thos. Orion. months salary as city
street lamplighter and sundries for
lamps, 1870.
A. Z. Hyde, 20 days and hour as
street commissioner, $40. 20.
G. G. Charles, for two dozen burners
for street lamps. $40.
Stone & Hassell, glass and ammonia,
S245.
w. F. McGonigal, months salary
as city clerk, $40.
Thomas & Basford, one barrel of kerr
osene for street lamps, $34.S5.
Martha A. Lowry and Ed. Nj. Lowry
presented petition for crossing at
the corner of Monroe and Walnut
streets. Petition granted and narrow
crossing ordered to be put in.
Col. Clark appeared before the ceun-
Gil and said his bill, including attorney
fees and expenses and also for money
advanced by him in the McLimans suits
would be 5000.
Judge Mills bill was the same as
Col. Clark's, his memoranda showing
that he has paid out in expenses and
money advanced, ST..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
Obituary.

Died, at his home in Platteville, Wis,
Sunday night, Oct.4, George NJ. Guern-
sey, aged just 81 years. Mr.. Guernsey
was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Tioga county,
Pa, and after having some experience
in teaching schools in his native state,
he completed with high bonors CLASH
cal and scientific course at Amherst
college in Massachusetts. After gradu-
alton he comes to Wisconsin in 1858 to
take charge of a department in Milton
college in Rock county, then as now
presided over by the Hon. w. c. Whit
ford. After two years. work in Milton
Mr.. Guernsey came to Platteville to
take charge of the Platteville academy,
following in the work. Hon. j. l.. Pick
ard, now president of Iowa state univer-
sity, and creditably sustaining and ad-
vancing the work so well started by that
eminent educator. After about seven
years of busy life in this school work,
the academy was merged into the first
State Normal school and Mr. Guernsey
was selected to fill the department of
mathematics. After a years work he
resigned his position to take charge Of
the life insurance agency of the North
western Insurance company, in whose
service he has remained as one of its
most efficient and trusted servants until
now.
In 1874 MIR. Guernsey was elected to
the office of County Superintendent OF
Schools for Grant county, an Office
which he mos: acceptably and credita-
bly, filled for four years, his thorough
mental discipline, genial disposition
and long educational experience pecu.
liarly fitting him for the discharge of
the duties imposed upon him by the Of
flee.
He was married in Pennsylvania in
1886 to Miss NJ. j. Roach, who with two
daughters survive him. In his life as a
citizen. teacher and officer, Mr.. G. was
always genial and earnest, man of
strong opinions vet always giving def
erenee to the opinion of others; one al
ways ON the side of humanity and right.
In his home life he was kind and indul-
gent, and the future for the bereaved
ones will be the harder to bear because
of the lifelong tender thoughtfulness of
| the husband and father.
He was man of robust constitution
and usually good health. 1t will be re-
membered by many that while driving
on the Lancaster and Fennimore road
last winter his horse became frightened
at coming train of cars, and turning
rapidly, threw him forcibly from his
buggy. He struck the ground with his
head and shoulders. and to this shock
may, perhaps. justly be attributed the
cause of bis death. although no very
serious consequences Immediately fol-
lowed. Through life Mr.. Guernsey has
ALWAYS been a consistent Christian and
the Christians hope was with him to
the end, and the new greeting, "Well
done, thou good and faithful servant, ;"
may truly be bis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
NOxIOus Weeds.

The citizens of Mt. Ida township have,
with very few exceptions, made salts
factory efforts to comply with the law
for the destruction of noxious weeds,
and if as much attention is given to il
in the future as has been this year the
destructive unlawful weeds which we
now have to contend with will be Grad
icated in our township. / do not think
it necessary for me to travel over our
township this fall, bat expect any citi-
zen Of Mt. ida township who fears that
he will be damaged by another neglect
ing to comply with my notice of July
last, to notify me and l will see that
such persons gather their unlawful nox-
Ieus weed seeds and thoroughly destroy
them.
! feared that some might be mis-
led by 81. Scanlan's article on noxious
weeds, but it is evident that Mr. S. ar
gned the wrong side of the question, and
Mt Ida's people. preferred to be guided
By their own reasoning and adopt The
law of farmers, merchant and lumber
men, rather than the counsel of one
who wishes to gain reputation By find
ing fault with others. However, think
the discussion on noxious weeds WAS
beneficial, as the real purpose of the
weed law is better understood than be-
fore. j. I. LANCE, Thistle Com.
Dated this 9Th day Oct. "A. ID. 1885.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
COM MERCIAL.
OUR CHICAGO MARKET REPORT.

CHIcAGo. October 5. 1885,
The exports OF wheat from the Allan
tic ports for the year ending Sept. &c
has been in wheat and flour equal to
Is. 229. 009 bushels less than for the cor
responding time last year. The wheat
market is less active and weaker. Our
receipts are larger and those in the
Northwest are said TO be increasing 1t
is thought the next report OF the visible
supply will show 100000 bushels in
crease. OF course the depressing weight
on the market is the old wheat on hand
and small demand. Ths principle in
volved in the French election Yesterday
was the imposition of a high protective
tariff on American grain and meats.
and it prevailed by very decided ms
jority. This no doubt will have ten
dency to lower prices when adopted
The corn market remains quite firm
as the new crop has net yet begun to
come in. Prices remain bout the same
ana viii not decline much until the ar
rivals are more liberal.
The oat market is firm with fair re-
quest. Rye and barley are firmer and
in better demand
The fruit market is oyerstocked and
prices are low.
The market for choice creamery but
ter is steady with light offerings. Other
grades are in small demand and sell
slowly. Cheese firm, and eggs lower.
Poultry is in fair demand.
The receipts of cattle are liberal and
trade slow on everything except grass
fed native steers. The supply of low
grades is very heavy. The hog market
is only fairly active and irregular, but
in general way prices are Zoe lower
all around. A big run of hogs is ex-
pected the remainder of the week. The
receipts of sheep are light, and prices
10c higher on good mutton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
The Milwaukee Exnosition.

Saturday last, "Childrens' Day." saw
the largest attendance so far of the Ex-
position season, and was the greatest
railroad day in the history Of the Asso.
citation. About 10000 people visited the
great Exhibition, but the vast building
hold them all comfortably, and had
room for more. 1t was happy, order
ly, and well pleased throng. observart
and appreciatise of the many objects Of
interest. with which this years Exposi-
ton is crowded The beautiful booths
with heir line displays of manufactured
goods, tue novel processes in operation,
the machinery department full of en-
gines, great and small. and strange aud
interesting machines. turning out braid.
rugs, saws, tin ware. sewing machines,
laundry work, &c, &c, all were sur
rounded day and night with delighted
people, whs felt the truth of the Expo
sition management's advertisement of
"A World of Interest. Instruction,
Amusement aud Entertainment.
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NOTES AND INCIDENTS


There were thirty-fve horses entered
for premiums at the Boscobel Fair, the
combined value of which is not less
than $4,000. Where there were so
many entries we cannot particularize.
Nearly all the names appear on the
premium list The exhibit of cattle
was excellent. A gentleman from Mil
waukee tried TO buy the Tormey herd
of short-horns but Mr.. Tormey declined
to set any price upon them, saying that
they just suited him,so they will remain
in Grant county, and perhaps take a
lot of premiums next year. Fred Rec
tors Holsteins, and herd of JERSEYS,
and one of GallowaYs were interesting
stock. There was considerable dis
play Of swine and sheep, and the exhib-
it of poultry by w. Ii. Rose was I'M
usually fine,
In the fine art department were some
oil paintings Of scenery by Mrs. Griggs,
and some painting on velvet and other
art work of Miss Matt lie Barnett which
deserve the highest commentator.
Jewell Il Curtis showed some en-.
largec portraits in crayon and india ink.
In photography Mr.. Anseheute OF Bos-
cobel and Mr. Butterfield of Prairie du
Chen were exhibitors and both had fine
displays.
In the department of women's work
the display was no doubt good, but Sc
far out of the line of your bachelor COR
respondent that he will not attempt 10
report it.
The mule race was called in order
and three mules were put upon the
track. Ora Richards mounted the first,
L. j. Brooks the second and Ed Never
the third, and at the word they goI
away and drove as hard as they could
The race was rather even between Rich
ards and Meyer, Richards leading, but
Brooks knew a trick or two. II just
cut across lots and il the crowd W ould
have kept out of the track, would have
got in first, travelling companion and
all; but the crowd shouted and laughed
and got in the way and frightened the
poor brute, causing Brooks to abandon
him and get there afoot which he did
in good style, saluting the judges after
the most approved fashion. The race
was hotly contested; but the judges were
of tho opinion that il was won by Rich
ards, as Brooks had changed color ON
the home stretch.
Boscobel has a new liberty pole, and
the star-spangled banner waved wei.
come to Boscobel's thousands of guests
during the fair.
There were three church stands that
furnished meals at 25c each, which were
just as good meals as can be gotten up
anywhere. and served thepi in as good
style as circumstances would admit.
Boscobel has string band that can
set the oldest boy in town dancing in
spite Of himself. Did you hear the mu-
sic and join the dance Friday evening
at Ruka's hall ?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
bloomington.

We are having considerable sickness
in the vicinity of Bloomington. Michael
Hope is quite sick with bronchitis; Mrs.
Frank Mason is very low with heart dis
ease; Adamson Welek is down with
bilious fever; DIR. Hassell was out to see
Mrs. X tito who has been sick for six
months; Mrs. VIM. Hiner is not ex-
pected to recover, she having rheumatic
fever; old Mr.. Davis, of Patch Grove,
has been very low. but is some better;
Mr.. Thompson is sick with rheumatism.
Mr.. Daniel Brown has just returned
from Dakota.
Miss Saloma Watts is here on bust
ness.
r. c. Orr is here, in the settlement of
the Sargent estate. Tuesday is the last
day for auditing claims.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
STORE for RENI
Legal Notices.


CITATION ESTATE OF MArrnEw FARMLAND
" Deceased.
In County Court, Grant County. Wisconsin.
In the matter of the estate of Matthew Frank
land, deceased. State OF Wisconsin, County of
Grant. IS:
The State of Wisconsin TO John 5. FARMLAND,
administrator of the estate of Matthew Frank
land. dec eased:
Ii being made to appear by the verified petition
of Leonard Porter and James Miller now on file
IN this matter that John ; Frahkland is the
administrator OF the estate Of Matthew Frank
land, deceased: that he Is a nonresident Of this
State OF Wisconsin, residing without the juris-
diction of said court, and that he has failed and
neglected to render account 81 his admins
tration As required by law, and praying that said
john 5. Frankland be cited TO render his
account of his said administration and 10 show
cause why he should not be removed aud th.
letters OF administration be revoked.
Now, therefore. you are cited and required to
appear before orr County Conrt az a general
term thereof to be held in The eoHrt house IN the
city Of Lancaster, IN said county on Tuesday the
3rd day Of November. A. d. 1855 then ana there
to render and settle yoJr accounts as such adj
ministrator Of said Matthew FARMLAND. de
ceased. and to show cause why You should not
be removed, and The letters Of administration
heretofore issued 10 you revoked.
Witness, the Hon William NcG0nigal. judge of
the County Court. ut the city of Lam
tsEAL.l easter in said COUNT. this end day Of
September A. ID. 1855.
WIN. McGONIGAL.
2Swb County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

DAKOTA LAND.-It is the experience
of many who have taken up lands I'M
der the homestead law that they could,
instead of living upon it five years, pay
ing fees and filling all requirements.
have purchased it in fee for less money,
or earned the price much easier. For
bargains of this kind address VIM. P.
Dewey, Yankton, Oak
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
EoREeLosuRE sALE.-yAnnnlE.

State Of Wisconsin, County Of Grant, - Cir
cult Court
j Allen Barber, plaintiff IS. Charles II. Var
reli, defendant
Notice is hereby given that by virtue aud III
pursuance Of judgment Of foreclosure and
der Of sale, rendered II general term of the
circuit court for Grant comfy. held IN the court
house in the CITY Of Lancaster In said comfy on
the 10Th day Of September, 1884. and the time al
lowed by law for redemption having expired aud
no redemption having been made therein will
on the 18th de- % November 1855 at one o clock
in the afternoon, al the front door Of the cont
house in the city Of Lancaster lid county aud
state as aforesaid. offer for safe sud SEA 10 tie
highest and best bidder or iiGsicrs Tor cash he
following described mortgaged premises ar %
much thereof as viii be sufficient to raise the
amoant due the plaintiff for principal interest
and costs together with the expense Of gale 70.
Wit: The northwest quarter % he southwest
quarter Of Section two O. Of Town fve 81 north
Of Range fonr a. west. in Grant County. Wis
consin.
Dated sherif-s Ogce Lancaster. wis Sept.
22sh 1885.
ORA RICHARDS. sheriff Grant 20 Wis
ORR Lowry Plaintiff Attorneys
r. q. Address; Lancaster, Grant Go. Wis
3gws
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

NEW HARRow.-Wm S. A. Graham,
of Mt Ida, has invented and patented
new harrow, which he has named the
Perfect Harrow" believing that it
contains every desirable requirement.
1t is a flexible harrow. reversible by
means of lever, and its manufacture
will be carried on in this city by The
Graham Manufacturing company. The
price of the harrow is 800. with a dis
count of 10 per cent on all cash orders
for the purpose of introducing it,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

CATTLE. Elsewhere in our advertis-
ing columns Ballantine Bros. announce
an auction sale of twenty-five Short
horns and number of other high grade
cattle. to take place on the Bloomington
fair grounds Oct. II.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

HYMENIAL. To-day, Oct. s, is the
day set for the marriage of Mr.. Charles
Murphey, formerly of this city, to Miss
Janette Lambert, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Charley, as he is called by his friends
here, has become = successful lawyer in
New York city, and his success is now
to be crowned by happy marriage.
We offer our congratulations and best
wishes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
EoREcLosURE sALE-PArrrnsos. ct al

state of Wisconsin, comfy Of Grantees. Cir
cult Court.
Mary stubbs plaintiff VS.. David Il Patterson
and Mary Patterson his wife. and Sarah Hammel,
defendants.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue and In
pursuance OF judgment Of foreclosure and or
der OF sale rendered at regular term Of the cir
cult court for Grant county, held in the court
honse ip the city OF Lancaster in said county II
the 18th day Of September 1884. and the lime
allowed by Law for redemption having expired
and no redemption having been made therein I
will on the 14th day Of November, 1885. at one
O'Clock in the afternoon. at the front door Of The
banking house Of George W Eastman in the diy
OF Platteville. Grant comfy. Wisconsin. ofTsT Tor
sale and sell tn the highest aud best bidder or
bidders, for cash. the following described mort
gagged premises or much thereof as viii be
sufficient 10 raise the amount due the plaintiff
Tor principal interest and costs, together wifh
the expsDse Of sale. to-wii The northwest
quarter of the southwest quarter OF section %a
thirtythTee (3sl town No two 90 north Of "a Sge
No. one ca west Of the fourth principal meridi.
an. in Grant county. Wisconsin
Dated sheriff s Office. Lancaster. Wis. Sept.
%, 1885. ORA RICHARDS
Sheriff Grant CO., Wis.
A w. d w. h. BELL, PlaiRtih = Attorneys
p. Q. Address: Plapeyille, Grant county. Wis
eonsln. sSw7
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

President Cleveland has revoked the
appointment of Cannon. the postal
route agent in jail at Des Moines; but
Bill Roberts, the Fond du Lac gambling
house keeper, still sticks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

PURCHASED A HoME.-Mr. VIM. Lam
don has purchased the residence lately
occupied by John Jones, the well-dril-
Ter. of Mr.. Joseph A. Barber.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

aiAeRIED.-On Thursday evening
lasi Bliss Emma Hutchinson, of Mineral
Poiat. was united in marriage to Mr..
j G shamp, of Silver Greek, Neb.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

tIlE WINNING WIND. The Dubuque
caral baud won the $500 prize for the
best wand at the Galena fair.
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NOTICE TO cREDlroRs-JAue. wnKlsso

MVIIIE 10 ItJHN--J ANEF WILKINSON.
state Or Wisconsin. Coanty Court Tor Grant
CoHnfg--iu Probate.
In the mater Of the estate ofJsmes wiikia-
SON deceased.
Notice IL hereby given. that the cisins aud de-
mands Of all persons against James wilkinson
late Of the iown Of Eilenborn IN said comfy,
deceased. viii be received. examined and al
justed by Janes II g. Mckinsey Geo. % NJ.
Phetton and Anpu Browneii commits isife7s a3.-
pointed for that purpose by the counts coar. -
said c0aniy. nj lie late resiGc8te ~ asld de-
ceased IN the toxin of Elienborafa saif CONT. ~
Grant. the 18th day of December fes5 and the
18th day OF March. 4. n. Jas Alsb ths, six
90 months from and after he 81 b dav Of sen,
TENDER. 4 d 1875. is the time limited for rho
creditors Of said James wilkinson deceased ~
present their claims 10 said commissioners far
examination ana allowance
By orde~ % The Court
WM, McG0NIGAL. County Judge.
Dated september II, =. ID. 1885, saggv4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08
4RTpAL AND DEPARTURE OF NAILS AT Ian.
CASTER. WIS.,. POST OFFICE.

REPAIRS, The Whitcomb school
aase, two miles north of the city, is
undergoing extensive repairs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

EAaW S0LD,-Chas. ID. Parker, of
Minneapolis, last week sold to Mr.
Henry May, Of Fennimore. his farm
si.aated On section 33-a part OF the
oil Parker farm consideration S12,-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-08

HATURALIzED CITIZENS. The follow
ia citizens took out naturalization pa
per during the last term of tho circuit
court Edward johnson and Henry
Nogt of jamestown, and Thomas Heff-
ron ef Castle Rock.