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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
A Singular Fatality.

In the extracts from Gen. Grants
book OF Personal Memoirs" recently
given In the dispatches there is an ac-
count OF his meeting at Appomattox
with Gen. Lee to arrange the terms of
surrender of the forces under the lat
ter's command. Gen. Grant says: 1T
occurred at the house of man named
Mclean who was confederate gen
eral. This is a mistake. Wilner
Mclean, the person referred to, was
not in the southern army at all. Hc
was non-combatant and over tho age
Tor CONSUMPTION at the time of the war.
lie must, however, have thought there
was fatality attending his movements,
as he involuntarily witnessed the first
battle of Bull run and the close of the
war at Appomattox. He was a native
OF Alexandria, Va, who, after being
engaged Tor some time in business in
that town-the firm of Kerr d Mclean,
wholesale and retail grocers, was years
ago well known Throughout, the sur
rounding country-moyed out near
Manassas and engaged in farming.
Ills house was taken by Gen. Beaure-
gard as his headquarters previous to
and after the battle of Bull run. Me-
Lean moved away from the place after
the tight and purchased another place
at Appomattox, for the express pur-
pose of removing his family from the
scene of war. Instead, however, of
succeeding in this the warlike opera
tions shifted to his immediate neigh
borhood, and his own house was again
occupied for military purposes. 1t has
become famous in history, and the
name of its owner, with all his reluet-
ance to be connected with the war,
and his endeayor to escape fromit, is in
delibly associated with the closing
scene of the great drama. The table
on which the terms of surrender were
drawn by Gen. Grant, accepted by Gen.
Lee, and signed by them, was pur-
chased by Gen. Ord, and was con
spicious article offurniture in his par
lor at his house at Black point when
that officer was in command of this
military department. Tho general al
ways called the attention of visitors to
1t, and was fond of narrating the Incl
dents connected with the surrender. at
which he was present, being a CORPS
commander. The table was a substan-
tial mahogany round table of the old
fashioned parlor size. Ii was made at
Green's cabinet factory in Alexandria,
Va, and had been many years in the
possession of Mclean before it became
identified with the grand historical
event of Lees surrender Fran
cisco dita
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
The Milwaukee Exposition.

The great Bench show of dogs came
to close last Friday night and the two
hundred CANNES made their final bow.
WOW to the Wisconsin public for this
year, The attendance at the Exnosi-
ton has been very large and is increas-
ing daily. The manufacturing ma
chimes attract a large share of atteatien
and are surrounded day aud night with
delighted throngs. The management
has secured the famous Ladies' band for
this week, and has re-engaged Liberati,
the great Italian cornet yirtuoso for the
last two weeks of the Exposition, com
mcncing Monday, Oct 9Th. Every eff
fort is being made to please the public
and TO make this decidedly the most at
tractiYe Exposition ever held in Wis
consin, il not ia the entire West. The
Art gallery Is superb, and of itself
worth a long journeyto see. The great
panorama painting, the Battle OF Look.
out Mountain, has lost none of IFS pan.
ularity, and attracts many visitors. The
Exposition closes Oct 18th, and we ad-
wise our readers not to miss the oppor.
tuniiy of seeing so excellent an exhibi,
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
The Guatcmaian Sunday.


Sunday is observed in Guatemala
more than in any other Spanish-Ameri-
can city we have visited Usually, in
all these countries, Sunday is the great
market day Of the week, when all the
denizens Of the country dress in their
best suits to como to town TO trade and
have a little recreation; but in Guate-
mala there is law, which is respected
and generally enforced, requiring the
market and all other places Of business
to remain closed on Sunday. Some
times cigar shop or a saloon will be
found open, and the hotels, barrooms,
or .'cantines, as they are called, 10
more business than on any other day.
but there is no more general business
done here on Sunday tuan in the cities
of the United States. Philadelphia
Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
FenniInOre.

The entertainment given by the Sam
Monteith post, on the evening of the
22nd inst. was an immense success and
the boys feel very much elated over tho
result. TIE affair came off too late to
report in last weeks issue and it is rath-
er late now to give . detailed account
of 1t. Suffice at this time to state that
the exchequer of the post is strengthened
to the amount of S75 to $50. while the
members are inspired with new impulse
in their work by the hearty good will and
substantial sympathy displayed toward
them by the community. Phil Cheek,
Gen. Calls and Comrade Lane wera
present and helped make the exer cises
interesting by their presence and speak
ing. As an expression of appreciation
of benefits received and enjoyed, the
post at their last meeting passed the
following resolution which they desire
published as extensively as possible:
ReSoiUed That Sam Montieih poet
1 tender their sincere aud heartfelt thanks
TO the public for the liberal patronage
and kindly interest shown by them on
the occasion Of the entertainment given
by the post Tuesday evening, Sept. %,
and especially to the ladies who aided
so NATURALLY toward making the occasion
asSrand success; also to the Fennimore
Cornet band and others who furnished
music; and TO Messrs. Govier & Tomas,
for the free use of their hall and dining
room.
Rev L. j. Lewis was up from confer
ence to supply the NJ f. pulpit here
last Sabbath and had large congrega-
ton both morning and evening. His
host of old friends here would be i'm
mensely gratited if it should happen
that he be appointed to this station for
his next term.
Conrad our new freight and ex-
press agent has ''done gone and taken
to himself wife, and they two win
settle down to the pralicalities of life
in Elder Phelps residence. May happi-
ness and prosperity be their portion.
Postmaster Earl has dropped the
routine affairs of his life for day OF
two to take in conference at DodgeviIle.
Meanwhile Fred NeNair dispensss the
mail and handles himself like Il veteran
, at the business
Busness qniet-ihe cosntY fairs jusi
now taking nearly eyerbudy's time and
attention. -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

slant use proved its perfect wholesome
ness and efficiency, or some other brand
that is not so worthless and cheap that
its proprietors can afford to give it
away by the cart-load. 1t is in its favor
that the Royal Baking Powder is never
given away, sold by means of lotteries.
nor accompanied by chromos. spoons,
crockery. or other gifts, except the
gifts of absolute purity. wholesomeness,
fuli weight. and superlative leavening
power. Its own merits have been its
chief advertisement, and they have Sc
cured for 1t the constant patronage of
the American people TO an extent be-
You'd the combined sale of all other bak-
ing powders. The Royal Baking Pow
der is certified by all the Government
chemists as absolutely pure and per-
feet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
Our Terrible Children.

! met the mother with her daughter,
a distinguished young miss of II or g.
L was introduced TO her, in which pro-
cess she behaved with all the gravity Of
duchess. She was just home fem
school with the high-sounding title
of university, and / was informed,
as proof of her superior Intelligence,
and also presume of the powers of the
university, that she chad finished alee-
bra in less than six months!" | replied
that indeed the performance was extra
ordinary, for ! myself had given con-
siderable attention TO the same study
for some twenty-five years, and felt
had probably mastered about one-third
of the subject | saw rs we parted,
that the estimate which she had held
of my mental capacities fell 10 zero,
and that the damsel felt herself con-
siderably above me, at any rate as far
as algebra was concerned | asked u
little girl of Ii the other day what she
was doing. She had just finished the
Binomial Thcorem? This absurd pro
cess of what is called, forsooth, educa-
ton, ''puifs up the minds of children
until, what wonder is it? they feel on a
par with their elders, and disport them
selves as men and women, not know
ing, alasl the rules of courtesy, nor
having learned the restraint OF self,
which is the root of all decent be-
bavior. Church Eclectic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
Office TO cREDIToRs-JAars WILLIAMSON

~ UIICL ELECTROMAGNETIC WILLIAMSON.
State Of Wisconsin, County Conrt for Grant
County-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF James Wilkin-
son. deceased
Notice is hereby given. that the claims and de-
mands OF all persons against James Wilkinson
late OF the town OF Ellenboro in said county,
deceased, will be received examined and ad-
1usted by James II. C. McKinsey George Nc
Pherson and Almon Brownell commissioners ap-
pointed for that purpose by the county court Of
said county. at the late residence of said de
ceased in the town of Ellenboro in said county Of
Grant, on the 18th day OF December 1885, and the
18th day of March, A. d. 1856. Also that six
90 months from and after the 18th day Of Sep
TENDER, A D. 1885. is the time limited for the
creditors Of said James Wilkinson. deceased. to
present their claims to said commissioners for
examination and allowance
BY order of the Court
WIN. McG0NIGAL County Judge
Dated September Is, A. ID. 1885. 3Ow3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
Gfaut County Aerala.
Weary.

or The HERALD.
Ny soul < heavy-laden and weary.
The lesh i. so feeble and frsil
Ny pathway is dark, and so dresry,
Ny faith is beginning to fail
! tremble with fear in the morning.
For darkness and doubt dim my sight:
All day. from the earliest dawniug,
walk through the shadows OF night
Till weary and worn with the sorrow
OF earth and its burden Of care.
My failures to-day and felrs for the morrow
Are more than my spirit can bear.
Oh! help me thou dear bless ed Master.
From all these dark rhadoNs to fee;
When fear Is forebodins disaster,
come. dearcst Savior, to thee.
Through doabt and through darkness come.
And evcrmOre this is my cry:
Oh lead me. compassionate One.
To the Rock that is higher than L.
come with my grief aud my sorrow,
My soul heavy laden With care,
Aud from thy sweet promises borrow
New strength all my burdens to bear.
With weeping come in the nighttime.
NY sonl reaching out for the hight.
And pray that he dear loving Master
vii lead me and guide me Alright.
pray to he great loving Father
70 grant Tut one wish, but one prayer
And !ift from this heart. bruised and broken
TIE burden 50 heavy to bear.
Marlborough the dark cloud that hangs O er mt
let be lining OF silver be seen.
tha. Hope with IT. beacon may cheer me
And time prove the past bat a dream.
Grand Forks, d sept 10, 1885
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
EyORRCLosURE SALE.-vARRELL.

FORECLOSURE SALE-VARRELL.
State Of Wisconsin, County of Grant, s.. Cir
cult Court.
J.. Allen Barber, plaintiff, vs. Charles II. Var
rell, defendant.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in
pursuance Of judgment of foreclosure and or
der of sale, rendered at a general term Of the
circuit court for Grant county, held IN the court
house in the city Of Lancaster in said county on
the 10Th day of September, 1884, and the time III
lowed by law for redemption having expired and
no redemption having been made therein. will
on the 18th day OF November, 1885, at one O'Clock
in the afternoon, at the front door of the court
house in the city Of Lancaster. said county and
state rs foiesaid offer for sale and sell to the
highest and best bidder or bidders, for cash, the
following described mortgaged premises SO
much thereof as viii be sufficient TO raise the
amount due the plaintiff for principal interest
aud costs, together with the expense of sale to-
wit: The northwest quarter Of the southwest
quarter OF Section two (2) OF Town five (5) north,
OF Range four az west, in Grant County, Wis
conkin.
Dated sherif's ogce, Lancaster, Wis. Sept.
Goth. 1885.
ORA RICHARDS, Sheriff Grant Co Wis.
ORR & Lowry. Plaintiffs Attorneys
=. o. Address: Lancaster, Grant Co. Wis.
3lw7
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
ct al.

Circuit Court. Grant county
RoberG G. Orr administrator of the estate OF
Cyrus Sargent, deceased. Plaintiff, vs. Andrew
Leisch and Amelia Leisch hi. wife and William
Brodt. Defendants.
The state of Wisconsin, to the said defendants
and each Of them:
Youare 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 to do, Judgment viii be
of the complaint. ORR & LOWRY,
Plaintiff s Attorneys
P. o. Address; Lancaster. Grant county. Wis
consln. 26w6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

The protracted drouth which has cut
off the crops in the vicinity of Peters
burg, Va, IS at last broken, but farm
ers say that the rain comes too late to
be OF service. In many places not hall
crops of corn, fodder, oats, peanuts and
tobacco will be harvested. Virginia
has been having hard time of it the
past two seasons, with epidemics. floods
and drouths.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
7 lr CORN IN slea

Tar German steamship Vera, from
brrmrn. Hfrivsd n New York ON Satur-
day isst oringiag Sl,250.o00 in gold
We presume the coinage of silver, in
Germany. is driving gold out of the
c"nntrr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
Legal Notices.
NITATION-EsTATE OF MATTHEW FRANKIANT
" Dpennsnn

< AllON-ESTATE OF MATTHEW Il RANkLANI
~ Deceased.
In County Court. Grant County Wisconsin.
In the matter of the estate of Matthew Frank
land, deceased. State OF Wisconsin. County OF
Grant.
The State of Wisconsin to John S. FARMLAND
administrator Of the estate of Matthew Frank
lsnd deceased:
IL being made 10 appear by the verified petition
OF Leonard Porter and James Miller. now on file
in this matter. that John FARMLAND is the
administrator of the estate of Matthew Frank
land deceased thai he is non resident of this
State of Wisconsin, residing without the juris-
diction of said court, and that he has failed and
neglected to render account OF his admins
traiion as required by law, and praying that said
John s. Farmland be cited to render his
account OF his said administration and TO show
cause why he should not be removed and the
letters of administration be revoked.
Now. therefore, yoH cited and required to
appear before orr County Court, at a general
term thereof TO be held in the court house in the
city Of Lancaster in said county on Tuesday the
Bird day of November. A. d. 1885 then and there
TO render aAd settle your accounts as snch adj
ministrator of said Matthew Frankand de-
ccssed. and 10 show cause why you should not
be removed and the letters OF administration
heretofore issued TO you revoked
witness, the Hon. William McGonigal, Judge OF
the County Court, at the City OF Ian
SEAL caster in said County, this 2nd day OF
September, A. ID. 1885.
VIM. McGONIGAL
SSWb County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

Gloucester retains its position as the
chief port of the Arctic fishing industry.
not only of the Massachusetts coast but
also Of the entire United States, and the
arrival of the first vessel of the season
from Greenland. with valuable cargo
of fish and oil, greatly relieves the anx.
iety of the inhabitants of that town, who
always await the first intelligence of the
fishing fleet with mingled hope and fear.
The present season, now drawing to a
close, has been an unusually profitable
one
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

This is the way The Boston Record
prods the elegant New Workers: Tho
dudesque Anglomaniacs in New York
were The worst disappointed sal over
the Pnritan's victory yesterday They
don't consider it good form to beat
Englishmen at anything. 1t satisfies
their snobbish little hearts to initiate
them"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

The census of Florida shows that the
population of the state has increased
Ga, 653 since 1880. The number Of acres
of land assessed is l7.l03.1s2 The val
ne of live stock is 50, 5s7. 403. The val
of real and personal property is $780,
09s,6I9, as against $50. 93S, 800 in 1880.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

At Bloomington, ILL.,, or Monday last.
De. Harris shot and instantly killed DIR.
Barton. Both were prominent physi-
clans, between whom ill-feeling had
long existed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
ct al,

Circuit Court, Grant county.
Robert G. Orr as administrator of the estate of
Cyr IS Sargent. deceased. Plaintiff. VS.. Miles ID.
Taylor, Homer NJ. Handy and Ann NJ. Handy his
wife, and Joseph p. Taylor, Defendants.
The state of Wisconsin, to the said defendants,
and each of them:
You are hereby summoned 10 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
rendered against you according to the demaud OF
the complaint. ORR Il LOWRY
Plaintiff 3 Attorneys.
P. o. Address: Lancaster. Grant county. Wis.
cousin 26w6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

Austria is just now in the midst of a
political campaign, and the Vienna
shopkcepers, not so accustomed to
nuisanccs as Americans, have posted
in ticir shop windows notice 80
canvasscrs: We pray you not to worry
rs any more about the elections.
They are new to liberty in Austria and
don yet appreciate all the blessings
as they should.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

The outlook in the iron districts of
the Lake Superior region is presenting
an improved and encouraging aspect.
None Of the mining companies are let
ting any men 30, and number are
slightly increasing their forces. The
winters prospect for the Iaboring men
is accordingly fair one, as steady en-
ployment is promised 10 nearly all for
The whole country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

A shock of earthquake is reported tc
have occurred in Pennsylvania on Sun
day last. 1t may have been earthquake
or it may have been the spoils Demo
Gratis clubbing themselves for ever elect
ing such man as Cleveland,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

At Waubecs, Ia, on lie 2Ilh ult., n
prominent fsrmernamed Joseph Fisher.
and his three children, awake in the
night to find The house in flames. and
were unable 10 escape. Their cbarred
bodies were found il the ashes nexi
DAY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

Dr. n. c. Hall, of Cascade, Sheboy-
gan county, who wa. some years ago
convicted of The murder of his wife in
Michigan and sentenced to the state
prison for life, but was subsequently, re-
leasei on bail for new trial. has
brought suit against The Milwaukee
Sentinel for libel, claiming $4,000
damages
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

Five hundred hogs have died of chol-
era IN the immediate vicinity OF James
vile. this state, within the last four
days, and tbcru is intense excitement
ameng tho farmers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

The report tha; the wife of Governor
Marin aduke, OF Missouri,had committed
suicide is denied. She has net com
miited suicide, and besides the governor
has no wife.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
GRANT COUNTY, WISCONSIN.
STATISTICS.

SIAIISIIJS.
Population. ..................... 1854
Area in square miles. ..........,.-.. 1855
State valuation Of property for 1882 S12 COS, Sc
GRANT COUNTY, one Of the oldest and largest
counties in the State is situated in the extreme
southwest corner-in size being about the same
area as the state of Rhode Island Its first set.
Element dates back to 1927
The County now ranks sixth in population
ana twelfth in wealth. The principal products
are Corn, Oats, Cattle and Hogs Of the latter
immense quantities are shipped every year.
GRANT COUNTY. to settlers. still offers advan-
tages equal II not superior TO any County in the
State, and is destined to grow in the future az in
the past,
The County is traycrsed by four Railroads. one
having its terminus in the County at LANCASTER
the County Seat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
FORECLOSURE sALE-PArrrn.os. ct al.

ID
State OF Wisconsin, county OF Gssnt-ss. Cir
emit Court.
Mary Siubbs. plaintiff, vs. David Patterson
snd Mary Patterson his wife. and Sarah iammel
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
house in the city OF Lancaster in said county. on
the 18th day of September, 1881. and the time
allowed by law for redemption having expired
and noredemption having been made therein.
will on the 18th 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 city
Of Platteville. Grant county Wisconsin. offer for
sale and sell to the highest and best bidder or
bidders, for cash. the following described mort
gagged premises or 80 mpch thereof a. will be
sufficient to rsire the amosnt due the plaintiff
for principal interest and costs together with
the expense OF sale. to-wit: The northwest
quarter OF the southwest quarter Of section M.
tbiTtythree 1897 town No two (2) north. of range
M. one CD west OF the fourth principal meridi-
an. In Grant county. Wisconsin.
Dated Sheriff = office, Lancaster. Wis. Sept.
g. 1885. ORA RICHARDS.
Sheriff Grant Co., Wis.
W. & W. T. BELL, Plaintiff s Attorneys
p o. Address: Platteville, Grant county. Wis
cOuain 3lw7
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

The aggregate earnings of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul road for
the third week in September wore
1926, 900, against $4,000 for the cor
responding week last year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

AT Xenia. o., on Saturday last, a
bulldog killed little girl years old,
and was devouring her body when dis
covered. The brute had to be killed. be-
fore he would leave his horrible repast.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

Ferdinand Ward, of the late firm of
Grant & Ward, complains that injustice
is being done him. declaring that he
has been made a scape-goat for the
shortcomings of others. and promises
sensational revelations.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01

Prairie d..s still rage in Dakota. and
property - the amouat nf some 81, 900. :
600 his been destroyed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
Auction SalGI

FOR SALE. ,, 4 FARM 4 M Of g,G e.
cultivation - acres of meadow aud 20 scrr. 81
timber The balance 10 pasture. There are }
LIVING springs two near the house Msd nne
through the meadow. The farm is situated IN
the town Of Millville. Grant County. Wis ~
miles from the village OF Millville, where there
Is a grist mill saw mill, store. postoffice. black
smith shop, church ana school house. u Is sitn-
sted On a boat landing of the Wiscon-in River
and within mile. u Bridgeport. toe nearest de-
pot Is mjlrs from Rescobel frsnt Comply. sud
is miles from Prairie du Chien, Crawford county,
and i known ~ The Fora1 farm. VII M -''id
on raesaay. the 2Ith day Of Octpbrr,
~ 81 O'Clock T NJ On the farm. unc-tbird OF
anreht~o money down. balanee on time II re-
qGirea, For further particulars inquire OF j.
RiNlANrINE, bloomington. Wis
SVS g. " LUMPKIN. Anctioneer,