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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-06
A Spiteful Artesian Well.

BELLE PLANE, Iowa, August 3I.-An
artesian well four inches in diameter
burst when the depth of $50 feet had
been reached in boring, and instantly a
volume of water was forced into the air
to the hight of several hundred feet.
This gradually increased in size and vol
ume until stream of water fully sixteen
inches in diameter was formed. and the
upward force of the stream is equal to
the power of powder or dynamite. The
water, in huge volumes, is spouting in
the air, and the supply seems inexhaus-
tible. Two gigantic rivers have been
formed by this phenomenal water-burst,
which are running through the town at
the rate of twelve miles an hour. and are
carrying everything before them. Lives
and property are in great danger, and
the citizens are greatly alarmed. Find
ing it impossible to divert this damaging
flood, an attempt was made to insert
sixteen-inch boiler iron tubes into the
well, but these were instantly blown out
and forced high in the air Finding this
plan useless, the terrified people then at
tempted to fill up the hugh aperture.
Fifteen carloads of stone were emptied
into the well, but these were instantly
blown out and forced upward as though
propelled by the force of a bursting
magazine of giant powder Bags of
sand were then hastily constructed and
cast into the well, but these, too, were
hurled into the air by the tremendous
force of the spouting water. The North
western Railroad was then called upon.
but up to this evening no abatement in
the flow of water was preceptible, and
the rushing rivers formed by it were
washing the channel it had made deeper
and deeper, while the basin formed bv
the immense volume of water was
spreading over the low lands in the vi
cinity. The mayor of Belle Plaine. in
his last extremity, telegraphed to Chi
cage for the best engineers that could
be had to come Immediately on the spot
and attempt to stop this perilious condi-
ton OF affairs. A Chicago dispatch states
that City Engineer Artingstall, to whom
the matter was referred, induced Engi-
neer Morgan to undertake the mission.
Artingstall and Morgan are, however,
both of the opinion that but little can be
done, if anything, to stop the flow of
water, but that it may be possible to di-
rect the rivers into less dangerous direc-
tons and confine them to their present
channel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-06

The night was bideous with the groans
of the dying. the screams of the wound
ed and the prayers of the uninjured.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-At II o'clock
tonight another shock of earthquake
was felt all along the Southern Atlantic
coast. 1t was not attended by any dam
age, so far as can be learned, but it was
strong enough to cause stampede from
their instruments of the telegraph ope-
rators in Charleston, Augusta and CO.
lumbia, and perhaps other places. They
soon returned, however, and resumed
business. The shock was felt from Jack
sonviile to Washington, but not so strong
ly as on Tuesday night.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-06
Personal.

j. c. MIllmap. of Elk Grove, was in
town last week
Hon. E. P Dickinson. of Lima, was
in town Wednesday.
Miss May Strong, of Livingston. was
in town last Wednesday.
f. NJ Curlleet and his wife, of Elk
Grove, We're in town Friday.
Miss Winnie Mills, of Boscobel, is in
this city, visiting at the Holman resi-
dence,
Hon, JAS. Harris. VIM. Thomas, jeff
Crawford, W. d. Jones and James Ell
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-06
CITY AND VICINITY BRIEFS.

building on the lot near the Park House.
Sheriff j. c. Robbins, of La Fayette
County. was in town Friday on legal
business.
The Normal School building has been
receiving some very much-needed re-
pairs of late. in the shape of new
windows and coat of paint.
The telephone company have taken
all of their instruments away from this
town except the one in the central office
The system did not pay, hence the
change.
The Democrats held a caucus Wednes-
day afternoon, in the city hall, and
elected delegates to attend the county
convention. 1t was very harmonious
affair.
VIM. Tapps, who used to be in the
mercantile business here with Henry
Sanders, recently bought out VIM. Coke
on Mineral Street, and is now running a
cash store.
Will w. Jones, who has been teach
ing school at Waukon. Iowa, the last
year, is in town, visiting old friends.
He will attend the University at Madi-
son next year, taking the law course.
John Robertson is selling his immense
stock of goods at way down prices, and
his store is crowed at all times with
purchasers. He will go west as soon as
he disposes of all his goods
The Republican delegates who went to
Lancaster last week came home in good
spirits. They went loaded to capture
two nominations, but got only one; but
for all that they came home in good
shape, and happy.
John NJ. DIN, the great apostle of
Prohibition, will speak here Tuesday
evening. September Il. DIN is one of
the most eloquent stump orators in the
state and no doubt will be greeted by
large audience here. People will 90 to
hear him pitch into the other fellows,
you know
Thursday little daughter of Frank
Huntington was riding on load of corn
and fell off and was run over by one of
the wheels. The wheel passed over the
body at the waist DR.. Richards was
called and said that the child had re-
ceived no serious injuries. 1t is almost
miracle how the child escaped instant
death.
The concert last Wednesday evening
was one of the most remarkable that we
have ever attended. The weather was
remarkable for its unpleasantness; the
night was renlarkababe for its darkness:
the audience was remarkable for its
quietness; the hall was remarkable for
its emptiness; the program was remark
able for its shortness, and the whole af-
fair was remarkable for its uniqueness.
Friday was a great day for Republi-
can conventions and caucuSes held here,
two town caucuses and one assembly
convention being held. In the assem-
bly, convention to nominate delegates to
attend the Congressional convention at
Mineral Point. James Edwards, of
Hazel Green, and VIM. Longbotham, of
British Hollow. were elected. Seven
teen delegates were elected in the town
caucus to attend the county convention,
and also delegates We're elected TO at
tend the assembly convention that was
held the same afternoon All of the
meetings were noted for the harmoni-
Gus and expeditions manner in which
they5Eere carried on.
Personal.
j. G. MIllmau. of Elk Grove, was in
town last week.
Hon. E. P Dickinson. of Lima. was
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-06

wards, of Hazel Green. attended the as
sembly convention here last Friday.
Charles Harris and James Jeffrey, of
Georgetown, We're in the city Friday.
Mrs. Robert Bratton and Miss Josie
Bratton, of Ipswich, We're in town
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Mills went to
Mineral Point Wednesday, to attend
the fair.
John May, Esq. of Elmo, was in town
Wednesday, accompanied by his wife
and daughter.
VIM. Jane, the great bible agent
from Shullsburg. was in town doing
business last week.
Mrs. Nettie Jones, of Iowa, is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l..
Goodell, in this city.
Mrs. Z. L. McNett and her daughter,
Miss Mary, of Elmo. visited relatives in
Platteville Friday.
Miss Mamie Campbell left Thursday
morning for Milwaukee. where she has
position as teacher.
Will Brownell, of Springville. Iowa,
was in town Wednesday. He left
Thursday morning for Darlington.
j. Alton James, of Hazel Green, is in
town, visiting friends. He will attend
the University of Wisconsin this fall.
Will Richards, the good-looking am
bassadOr for Meyers, Tice & Co., of
Dubuque, drummed up our dealers
Friday.
Dennis Murphy, of New Diggings, was
in town Friday. He will take the posi-
ton as principal of the Highland school,
made vacant by the death of his brother.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-06

Work will commence in Potosi, Fenni-
more, and Cassville at 9. a. m. of the
first day; in other places at 10 a. m. of
the first day. and in all places men,
toned at 8 a. m. of the second day. All
persons, not already legally qualified,
who expect to teach in this county dur
ing the fall and winter, must write at
some one of, these examinations. An
intelligent perusal of the law relating
to certificates, renewals and ''in-
dorsements," and action in accordance
Herewith, will save teachers and school
officers much unnecessary annoyance.
Teachers meetings will be held on
Saturdays of each week, commencing
November g. A more extended notice
will be given in due time. School Off
GERS and all friends of education win
meet with cordial welcome at any of
our examinations or educational meet
ings. Respectfully,
CHAs. l.. HARPER,
County superintendent.
Lancaster, Aug. q, 1886.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-06
WEDDING AT TRINITY CHURCH

Last Thursday, Mrs. Carrie St. Clair,
formerly Miss Carrie Burns, of George
town, was married in Trinity church at
six o'clock, to Mr. Frank Neat, Ypsil-
anti, Michigan. The contracting parties
marched through the church and to the
altar, to the inspiring strains of the we'd
ding march, which was exquisitely rem
dered by Miss Adele Gratiot on the or
gan. The ceremony was beautiful and
impressive, and was performed by the
Rev. S. ID. Pulford, of Lancaster. The
bride looked beautiful, attired in white
satin and crystal. The groom wore the
customary black. The inside of the
church was tastefully decorated with
flowers by the young ladies of the
church, and the scene while the cere-
mony was being performed was indeed
a charming one. No one attended the
bride as bridesmaid, while the little sis
ter of the groom attended him. The
happy couple left the same evening for
Ypsilanti, where Mr.. Neat is actively
engaged in business. The sincere best
wishes of our citizens follow them to
their home. May their journey through
this life be fraught with genuine happi-
ness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-06

The city of Darlington, by vote of
222 to A, has decided to bond the CITY
to pay for water works.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-06
Teachers Examinations.
FALL SERIES, 1886.

The regular examinations of teachers
for Grant County wilt be held as follows:
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-12-23
From Mondays Daily.
PERSONAL.

Mrs.. F. G. Kramer has gone to Jack
sonville, Florida.
L. N. Keys is the happy father Of .
bouncing baby boy.
Mr.. George CarsOn Of Cottonwood Falls
Sundayed in the city.
Miss Mary Bjerks has gone to Winfield
10 spend the holidays.
Waldo Wooster has returned from an
extended tour through Texas.
City Marshal Coleman of Usage Is CHI
culatlng IN police circles today.
Ex-Mayor WhitlsSey, after q sOiourn in
California, has returned home.
Fred Kellogg is home from the State
University TO spend the holidays.
JIM. McCown and vile left to-day for
brief visit to Edgar county, Illinois.
Messrs. John Burke and Irving Heilig
made flying trip 10 Strong City Sunday
Mrs. J. T. Huggins of Glasgow, Scot
land, IL visiting her sister, Mrs. j. D. Hol-
den.
Hon. Almerin GiIlett Of this city,
started for Eureka, Kansas, this morn
ing.
Station Agent John Martin came down
from Strong Saturday and returned yester-
day.
Miss Rose Wagner, who has been visit
ing Mrs. Bishop, has returned to her home
ct Arkansas City.
Hon. William MArtindale left on Q
business trip for Eureka, Kansas, this
morning.
@. E. Salisbury, prominent boot and
shoe merchant Of Arkansas City Sun
dayed IN Emporia.
The Rev. W. g. Snodgrass was pre-
sented last Friday with new girl baby.
Mother and child doing well.
W. Il. Buckwalter and family leave FOR
Sioux City, Iowa, tomorrow to spend
the holidays with Mrs. Buckwalter's sis
ter.
Mr.. Minor Whitney, accompanied By
Miss Lulu Moulton, spent Sunday in
Strong City, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Martin.
Mr.. ]. A. Freeman and b.ide arrived
from Baltimore on the Sunday morning
train of the Santa Fe and are now al
home to their friends at his residence
| No. ITO State street.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-12-23
sUnDEN DEATH.

Mai. Frank DAVIS Suddenly Stricken
by Congestion Of the Heart.
On Sunday morning about O'Clock,
few hours after arriving home from his
billiard hall on Fifth avenue, Maj. Frank
Davis was suddenly stricken by an attack
Of what has since proven to have been con-
gestion Of the heart, and after lingering
until O'Clock yesterday afternoon, quietly
died at his residence on exchange street.
Major Davis was 46 years and seven
months of age at the time Of his decease,
and left Q wife, three children and father
to mourn his loss. He first came to Kan
sas some fifteen years ago from Augusta,
Maine, where he was born and raised, and
to Emporia about eight years ago. Since
that time he has been a resident OF this
city, where all who knew him best were
counted as his warm friends.
The funeral ceremonies took place this
afternoon at 2 O'Clock from his late resi-
dence, aid were conducted by Rev. Henry
Mackay of the Episcopal church, of which
deceased and family were constant and
regularly attending members. The last
sad rites were attended by large number
of his friends and friends of his family.
The remains will betaken to Eureka for
lnterment, where q sister of his Is buried.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-12-23
READING NEWS.

READING, Dec. 21.-Mra. Edison is Wis
iting her old home. the Riverside farm
Dr.. Edison has an Extensive practice al
Syracuse, Kansas.
DR. Douglass, q brother of W. 81.
Douglass, is here on visit.
There was a dance in Cutters building
last week, and several men were drunk
on that occasion.
The school exhibition will take place on
Christmas eye. The three teachers seem
to be working hard to make il success.
w. D. Davis advertised to speak at the
school house last Friday at p. m, on
educational exercises at the opening of
our school in the morning." but as only a
few were present there was no speaking
The parents seem to be well pleased with
the teachers methods, discipline and
moral influence over the scholars. We
have never had ally better school than
We now have, and we have had much
poorer.
Frank Schlobohm was thrown from e
horse this afternoon and hurt so that he is
unable TO speak.
There Is to be Christmas Sunday school
concert at the NJ. E church next Sunday
night.
The revival meetings at Badger creek
are increasing In interest and much good
Is being done.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. q Severy have gone
to EmpOria to spend the week among
friends.
Miss Kennady goes on Saturday &c
spend the holidays in Emporia.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-12-23
RIrds az Ornaments

To the Editor of the Herald:-
Is there any law prohibiting mIllineTs
or others from selling birds to be worn as
ornaments, and is II unlawful for ladies to
wear such ornamentsG OBSERVER.
Such law was passed last May. It Is
entitled IAN act for the preservation OF
song and wild BIRDS" It makes Il unlaw-
full for any person to kill or catch "any
bird of song or any hnnet, blue bird, yell
low hammer, yellow bird, thrush, wood
pscker, catblrd, pewee, swallow, martin,
blueJGy. oriole. kildee, snow bird, grass
bird, grossbeak, bobolink, phoebe bird,
humming bird, wren, robin, meadowlark
or starting, or any Wild bird other than o
game bird"
The law then declares that no "persOn
shall purchase, or have In possession, or
expose for sale any such song or wild
bird, or any part thereof, after the same
has been killed. This Is broad enough TO
apply to persons who buy or sell and 70
those who wear or have in their possess
ion any lifelt IS bird of the kinds named
or any part OF such blrd.
Violation Of the law IL made q INSIDE
meanor, punishable by Imprisonment for
not less than five nor more than thirty
days, or by fine of not less than ten nor
more titan fifty dollars. Amy person may
make Q complaint against any offender
under the law and may claim half of the
fine impoOed.-N. 7. Herald,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-12-23
A WISE LAIHER

Never tsihes with his family's health
nor buys patent medicines. who publish
e testimonials of cures he knows moth
ing abous, but deals with reliable drug
gist who know which medicine has "a
reality cured. The undersigned drug
giSts Of EmpOria have sold tke following
remedy for two years and can truthfulIY
say thst Primley's Speed Cough Cure
has never failed 70 give relief In the
most obstinate and stubborn cases o
COuRh6 and Colds Having won it,
high reputation, quietly. bat rapidly.
solely On its intrinsic merits without cd
Vertising. ConsumptiVes will Dleass
ask for special Instructions, end II We do
not help you it will cost you nothing
Pncs 5Oc and oiOo. Sold By the fol
lowing druggists: B. Whsidon. Chs
Ryder, ". r. Irwin. D. W. Morris.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-12-23
Raflroaa Ramora.

There is going to be turning over On
the Santa Fe road. judging By reports
which reached here yesterday. Kansas
City IL full Of rumoEs Of the changes con-
Iemplated From . western man who pass
cd through here yesterday Il was learned
that Messrp, J. 8. Leeds, general freight
agent, and J. .. Philiippi, assistant gen
eral freight agent. will retire on the nFSs Of
January. MIR. W. r. White, general pas
enger and ticket agent Will be made 9en-
eral traffic manager, Mr.. 8. B. Haynes,
general freight and passenger agent Of the
Southern KanSas, succeeding hin HI.
Charles q. Wood, general agent u Chiea.
go and Mr.. n. 4. Dane, freight a0d pass
ergef agent at this city, Will retire on the
frat of the month. Mr.. Dane has been with
the company in Chicago for seven year,,
and his mGny fTieHds hOpe 70 zee klm
cared for IN the Re0PgaEfzaia0R ofthe aE00-
cies. Its understood that the changes are
due 20 the deteTminGtIoH Of the manage
meat % TeaFraBge the territory Of the dis
trIct aReneP, and those IN the general on
GERS 10 the merging Of ths S0utheEn Kan
sas into the Santa Fo system which has
been contemplated fOF some time.
The shove Is from the Omaha Republl-
can Of last Saturday. There Il not graiu
of truth in the statement -Commo0aealth.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-12-23
From tuesdays Daily.
PERSONAL.

+. W. Allen Of AkchisOn Is IN the city.
Cd. Swan has left for . business trip to
Chicago.
Mics Jeanette B,tson has returned
from Strong City.
E. D Swan OF Dodge City was transact
ing business here yesterday.
DR.. T. ]. Wheeler of Monsezuma. Kas..
is circulating among our real estate men
to-day.
Mrs Thomas Gray has returned from .
two months stay on her homestead out
west.
Mrs. VIII Severy of Reading vii
spend the holidays with her relatives in
this city.
Sherman Fletcher, a young lawyer OF
New Haven, is the guest of his brother
Ed 8. Fletcher.
Harry Wherland will remove his family
to Council Grove TO-DAY, where they will
make their future home.
Gilbert 8. Howard and wife have re.
turned from Kansas City, where the latter
has been for medical treatment.
Mrs. Barnes returned 70 her home in
Michigan to-day after a prolonged visit 70
her daughter. Mrs. E. Lambert.
Miss Maggie Kelly, who has been the
guest Of her brother, r. B. Kelly, has re-
turned to her home at Vincennes. Indi
! ana.
Miss Emma Baker, formerly night OPP
orator at the Telephone Exchange. has re
turned to her home in Ottawa, after . pro-
longed visit in this city.
The arrivals at the Hotel Collidge to
day were: h n Vickrey, city; Tom
LOTUS. st. ice; A b H .lsey, Kansas City
AR Carver. Kansas City, and the Nc
Caull Opera company.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-12-23

A reporter Of THE NEWS was informed
to-day that number OF young people,
who are well-known in the city, and
whose parents are respectable Christian
people, have been in the AAbit lately OF
attending the meetings of the Salvation
army for the sole purpose of attempting to
make fun of the exercises, and the actions
Of these visitors in stamring, shouting and
otherwise disturbing the meetings are
shameful. THE NEWS man will be In at
tendance hereafter, and If the officers OF
the law tail to catch on to these ''smAri
Alecks," we will try to do so, and, If nec-
essary to set an example, will publish
their names in full for the benefit of thei,
parents.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-12-23

Al. Maxwell hes returned from oCun-
ell Grove.
Capt. VIM. Francis Of the Santa Fs Il
visiting In Topeka.
James Cuthbert Of Topeka viii leays
for that place to-day. ID -
J.E. Ben VII hersafteE haEs charge Of
the Island HOms stock farm.
Mrs. Fred White will spend the hOll-
days with her mother. Ms. D. 8. Gil-
more.
r. n. Bachelor, after an extended tap
through the Indian Territory, has re-
turned home.
Messrs. John and Abe Carver VIII eat
Christmas dinner with their parents in
Attlca, Kansas.
Mr.. Ed. Peters and Miss Hattie STunk
will be united for life on the evening OF
December 30ih.
DR.. W. W. Hibben was ont for the frst
time today, after Q protracted sickness.
He attended his patient. Mr. Coke Wat
son.
H M hScus u tAc BIE0 "a AoooCA osOo-
& Heed, has returned from Sc. Louis.
where he has been under medical treat
ment.
The wife of Msj. Evarts and his little
daughter, Louisa, left this afternoon fog
Nebraska. The major will follow them
tomorrow.
The Misses Maude Perley and Laura
Holderman are nome TO spend the holi.
days. They have been attending the
Northwestern University at Evanston, III
Mr.. Vantuyle Of Klrkwood. Illinois, il
in the city visiting his old friend, POsE
master Birdsall. Mr.. VsntuYle is on hil
way to Wichita, where he will probably
locate with his son and daughter.
Mr.. John Malloy, Of Jones & Edwards
force, Is preparing an excellent article
for the Christmas issue of tue AttIca Ond.
Ladger. That gentleman will inform tn
home folks in regard to Emporia and he
people. Mr.. Aalley possesses high liter
airy entertainments.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-12-23

An unusually large amount Of real
estate has changed hands within the
limits Of Lyon county during the past
three days. The fact IL declared by
competent judges to be an omen Of . sure
boom In the near future:
P. @. Cowling to . Kansas City Syndi-
cate $50 acres In the southern part Of the
county, consideration 90, 600.
Andrew Klinberg and wife Of Osage
City 70 Melville L. Howell $50 acres,
consideration $4,000.
IF. Snediker to Erastus Smith ct 81.
land In southern part Of Lyon county,
consideration e5e,0o0.
In addition to other minor transfers
the amount Of property which has
changed hands within the past week
will aggregate 9150, 200.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-12-23

We VIII oher ct public sale ct the farm
Of Charles Burdlck, on Dow creek, six
miles north Of Emporia and seven nils
southeast Of Amerlcus, on Thursdsy, De-
cembeF 50. 1885, commanding as 10 O'Clock
:. m, the following stock:
Is head Of two yeAr-old steer,
IS head Of One-year-steerB.
8 iresh Jersey milk COWS,
20 head. Of choice milk COWS,
5 half breed yesrIing Jorsey heiSeFs,
Jersey bail. r.
TKRNS-Tea months time soa ali gpnas
over ten doIlsrS, baaksbIs pAptF with in
teFest at Ten Per cent per annum until paid.
BsVen Del cent OF for cash. Fres Iunch-
J. n. CHnDERs.
4. G. ABRAHAM.
LIZ. PRUYN, AuctioneeR.