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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28
Halloween.

''We arc such stuff as dreams are made Of
And our little life is rounded with sleep"
As the 31st of October draws near the
subjects upon which we are to dream
begin to assume unusual Importance.
1t is the time when we particularly wish
to avoid wasting the previous night
hours upon our ancestors, therefore we
avoid mince pie. On this one night of
the year we have reason to expect q
glance to be given us into the future.
"To be or not to be, that is the ques-
ton, and anyone who desires to do so
may then settle the question once for
all. At any rate the experiments are as
Burns says, "cheap and CHEEKY and
worth trying Although burning nuts,
winding yarn and diving for floating
apples in tub of water may be too
noisy fun for Sunday night, surely no
one would call it wrong for solitary
maiden to comb her hair and eat an
apple before her mirror at II o'clock,
or to try the severe manner of bringing
her vivid dream, by filing with salt
the hollow after removing the yolk of
a hard boiled egg, and eating the whole
on retiring-no water to he drank
This, probably, is the only reliable
method and we recommend it to all,
feeling sure that if the directions are
strictly observed, the night will not be
uneycntful.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28
Modern Proverbs.

As the odor of the rose outlives its
beauty, even so with virtuous couple do
the tender feelings of youth outlive the
decay of years.
When hunger pinches poverty braves
the storm.
1t is better to be innocent than to be
penitent
Works of art however grand. sink in
to insignificance when compared with
woman, that wonder of creation.
Mules and jackasses are rs apt to kick
at saints as they are at sinners.
He who lays claim to true piety
ought to be vigilant. because the higher
the pinnacle the more fatal will be the
fall.
1t is better to live and die mouse
among mice than fox in palace. -
The Rec. Vim. Scott Douney.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28
MuScOda.


We are having very pleasant autumn
weather, although almost everyone is
too busy to enjoy it.
Mrs. Sharp and her children, who
have been visiting friends here for some
time, returned last Wednesday morning
to their home in Stanton, Nebraska.
There are numerous cases of typhoid
fever in this vicinity, but it has not in.
vaded our little village yet. The recent
frosts may put stop to it.
The Methodists are repairing and i'm.
proving their church, IN the shape Of
new carpets, paint and paper. Mr. A
Wicken is doing the paper decoration
His first-class work stands on its owr
merits.
Mr.. Grey and his family started fol
their home IN Iowa last Wednesday.
Gen. Moore returned home last Fri.
day. much improved in health. He re
turned to Wauwatosa Monday.
Attorney Manning has moved into
his new home lately vacated by the edi
tor of the Muscoda Nea0s, who has moved
into the John Wade property.
Several of our Muscodaites have
started north to-day on a hunting ex
petition. We expect to hear of wonder
full exploits upon their return.
Our hand boys are improving nicely
They have their former instructor, Mr.
Rashe Hubbell, of Boscobel, instead o
Prof Harz.
Mrs. Eastland has returned from he
visit to Lancaster.
Muscoda has new millinery store
1t is located in Miss Hauprs old stand
We bid them welcome.
There is considerable property a
Muscoda, in lower town, for sale cheap
Some of it is very desirable property
The first month of our school yea
closed October Is The pupils ant
teachers seem thoroughly interested
and the indications are favorable for
successful year work.
Died, at Muscoda. Tuesday, Octobe
10, 1886, Grace E., infant daughter o
Donald and Mamie Mcdonald, aged on,
month
Thus, the little flowers fade,
Before their leaves unfold;
But they will bloom in fairer lands
Safe in the Shepherds fold.
ID. ID.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28
pntnSi.
ID. ID


A new railing from the Masonic Hal
to the Catholic church and along the
creek, has been put up to keep people
and teams from getting "ducking
Mr. and Mrs. L. Snitzler, of Platte
vile, and their little ones paid Mrs.
Stephens very pleasant visit Friday.
They took Daisy back with them.
Chris Zeller, Jr., is night operator al
this station for the present.
j. w. Murphy gave us good Repub-
lican speech Monday evening. The
Cornet Band serenaded the speaker.
Miss Millie Kaltenbach is home from
her school near Arthur, for . three
weeks vacation.
Mr.. 7. Daggett, of Black Hills, Oak,
is visitor mt Mr.. G. Zeler's.
Mrs. Charles Reed, of Minneapolis, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
Bandy.
VIM. Ennor, son of Mrs L. Massey
OF this place, died last saturday OF quick
consumption. His funeral occurred
from the family residence on Tuesday
afternoon and the services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Il. Pengilly, of Lancaster.
Mr.. and Mrs G. 7. Foster, of Chero-
kee, Iowa, were here TO attend the
funeral of Mrs. Fosters brother. VIM.
Ennor.
Elmer Lynn, of Westbrook, Conn,
is a visitor at H. w. Wright's.
Mrs Geo Smith is building a fine
new hearse.
Mr.. Horace Hymer has bought the
livery and mail route from d. J.. Greene,
who has had charge of it for many
years. GERALDINE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28
FennIInOre.

Capt. H. b. Seeley will give wal
lecture at COVERS Hall this evening
The subject will be The Battle of Get.
tysburg and of prison life. 1t will be
conducted under the auspices of the G
A. r. and the proceeds will go to the
benefit OF Sam Monteith Post. Let
there be general turnout of the peo-
pie and help the "boys" along.
William Linton will commence to re.
build his blacksmith shop in few days.
He estimates his loss TO be about 800.
No insurance.
John Smith, of Ellenboro. has moved
his family to our village. We give him
cordial welcome. He is at present
engaged in the well drilling business.
Albert Weber has lately purchased a
new burgler and fire proof Hall safe
weighing 2.400 pounds. to be used in
his jewelry store. He is now located
in Mrs Vance's building, one door
north of the Bank.
Fennimore people are trying to pro-
cure proper conveniences to put out
fire. The board will be asked to levy a
tax of $500 which it is intended will be
used for the purchase of hook and
ladder outfit and fire bell. The vii
lage atpresent has no protection against
fires and this movement is certainly a
necessity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28
Personal.


Ed. O'Neill, of Hazel Green, was in
town Wednesday.
d. B. Wilkinson, Esq, of Big Patch.
was in our city Tuesday.
Chas. Harris, of Georgetown, was a
caller in town Tuesday.
d. j. Gardner went to Lancaster Tues
day on probate business.
Simon Harker, of Cuba City, was
visitor in our city Saturday.
James p. Jones, of Georgetown, was
visitor in our city Tuesday.
Charles Newton, of Dubuque, spent
Sunday with his many friends here.
Phil. Lewis, the ''boss'' barber from
Darlington, was in town Tuesday.
Rev. Ziegler, of Belmont, made his
friends flying visit here Tuesday.
Samuel Basye, of Arthur, spent part
of Tuesday in Platteville on business.
John Sphinx, of St. Paul, made his
parents and friends a short visit this
week.
Miss Nellie Spafford. of Sparta, is in
town, visiting her sister, Mrs. A. r.
Mills.
William Elgar, merchant at Rewey,
called on his parents and friends Sun
day.
Robert Hughes, of Mineral Point,
visited his friend Tommy Grindell last
Sunday.
Mr.. Cottingham, of New Diggings,
made Platteville business visit last
Saturday.
Miss Lou Evison is spending the week
with her friend, Miss May Evans, Of
this place.
Mr.. Runnels, former Normal boy,
now of Mineral Point, made Platteville
a visit Tuesday.
Hon. H. j. Gallagher, of Darlington
Democratic candidate for Congress, wa:
q visitor in our city Tuesday
Mrs. I. Davey, of Madison. made hel
brother Harry Stephens, of this city, 8
short visit this week.
William Stephens, of Italy, who ha:
been visiting the mines of Mexico, made
his brothers here short visit on his re
turn home.
Justice Stehl, of Arthur, came dowr
to Platteyille Tuesday to hear Mr. Is
Toilette give an old old-time Republi
can speech.
/ William A. johnson, of Clifton, thu
live young candidate for clerk of tn,
circuit court on the Republican ticket
was a caller in our city Tuesday.
Mr.. A. Murphy, of Philadelphia, il
spending few days with his brother
doc" of this city Mr. Murphy a
one time was resident of this place.
Mr.. John Robertson and his family
started to-day for Colorado Springs
where Mr. Robertson will engage in thu
jewelry business, They have long beer
residents of this city and have enjoyed
the respect of all our people, and thei
leaving the city depriyes it of some 0
the best citizens our town has ever beef
fortunate enough to contain.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

The form of Mr.. j. b. Fox is again
seen behind the counter of his store. He
and his wife returned last Friday from
avery pleasant trip to New York, where
they visited old friends and relatives.
We are sorry to hear of the severe
illness of Mr.. Win Mcpherson, who is
now at Lerton, Nebraska. He had
been there but short lime when he
was taken sick with typhoid fever. His
mother is with him now.
MIR. Tom Cornell has returned to his
home in Iowa.
The young ladies of our town were
delighted to welcome MIR. Charley
Goold home last week. He spent the
summer at his sisters near Madison.
We listened to quite an able Prohibi-
ton speech last Thursday evening, at
which there was quite crowd present.
But wait till Wednesday evening when
Murphy the Republican speaker comes.
Mr.. Rump Plummer and Miss Nettie
Lane were united in matrimony on Fri
day, October 10, in the city of Boscsbel.
May all the JOY and prosperity of this
world be theirs.
We learn from the columns of aWest.
ern paper of the marriage of Mrs.
Fannie Parks, former resident of Mt.
/
Hope, to Mr.. Miller, of Big Springs,
Nebraska.
We are going to have a band here.
Just think of it! A band in Mt. Hope
Mr. Divan is going to teach them; but
it won't be very hard work, you know
for our boys here are so very bright
and quick to learn.
Hon. R. M. Day and Mr. VIM. CHS
holm have been off on another tour, bu
returned home this time safely. NJ
bones broken.
Messrs. A. L. Stratton and Cass Lin
ton recently purchased the farm of IL
Gilliard, who will soon remove to Ne
braska, where his son resides.
Mrs. VIM. Dennis, who has been Wis
ting her daughters in Dakota, returned
to her home last Saturday.
Mr.. Dan Stratton has rented P. N
Casters farm. That looks rather sus
picious. You AND Me.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

THE INJURED RAILROAD MEN
Thomas Dolan, engineer of the Milwau-
kee passenger, who was so badly injured
in Tuesdays collision that his recovery
is considered doubtful, is resident of
Lancaster. In August, 1882. thirty
days after the first broad-gauge train
was run in here by Reynolds, Mr.. Dolan
took possession of his engine and
brought his family to Lancaster. About
two years ago Mr.. Dolan's wife died,
leaving to the care of the husband and
his estimable sister three young chill
dren. The fortitude of the father ia his
Affections, the steadfastness of the sister
in sacrificing her own ambitions to duty.
has won for Mr.. and Miss Dolan a warm
place in the hearts Of Lancaster eiti-
zens. The injured man has just erect
ed fine residence near the Hubbard
House, and it is the earnest wish of our
citizens that he may live to occupy and
enjoy it, He was faithful and trust
worthy engineer. 1t may be necessary
for an amputation of his leg in order to
save his life. He met his fate fearlessly
and KEEP: to his post when death was
threatening him, and did what he could
to save the lives Of his fellow passengers
and IL he lives or dies his name will be
long remembered by them. MIR. Dolan
is now in the hospital at Madison.
Miss Dolan went there Yesterday and is
now caring for her afflicted brother.
Martin Kelly. the engineer of the wild
engine, is known TO be reckless rail-
roader, and when he saw the trains
would collide, he and his fireman
jumped from their engine while Mr..
Dolan heroically stood by his and
awaited his inevitable fate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

There was quite blockade at the
stock yards to-day on account of ship
pers not getting cars in time. At II
o'clock there were Is loads of stock
awaiting to-day's shipment, and cars
were expected every moment.
VIM. Gates ships carloads of
hogs.
John Schreiner has loads of no q
ready for shipment.
John Mccormick, load.
Bidwell & Club shipped l carload
of mixed cattle.
Henry Austin, load of cattle
G. II. Baxter & Co., 2 loads of hogs
VIM. McCord, 2 loads of cattle
Prices of hogs to-day run from SO t.
$40 per cwt.
There were 629 head of hogs sold il
this market on Tuesday. The price
ranged from So 20 to $3.50.
On Wednesday there were 372 heat
of hogs sold and prices dropped it'll
below Tuesdays sale.
Ross g. Co., of Mineral Point, shippe,
y carloads of blackjack and dry bon
| this week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28
A Forgetful Politician.

The late Edgar X. Apgar, deputy
treasurer of the state of New York.
never could remember faces. He at
tended the wedding of Il cousin in Ithaca,
and made the acquaintance of her hus-
band, who impressed him very favora-
bly,. "a few weeks later, in New York,
a young man forced himself upon my
attention. he used to say, land as
did not know him at all, / gave him a
good snubbing. | was mortified to
learn from him that he was the young
man who had married my cousin. /
apologized. and we had a nice talk to-
gether. You may be sure studied his
face, and made up my mind | never
would forget him again. A week or so
later, as sat in the parlor of hotel, a
young man came up to me, and after
shaking hands with me, put to me two
or three of the most personal and pry-
ing questions about my connection with
politics.
" Are you reporter?' l asked, in a
freezing voice.
No. said he; 4 am Mr.. -
at was the young man who had mar
ried my cousin. Again l was over
whelmed, and again explained my in
trinity, and resolved to make no mis-
take about him in the future.
Imagine my delight when, a month
later, as sat in raiiroad-car, saw
my cousin by marriage walking toward
me, smilingly, with outstretched hand.
| was profuse in my exhibition of pleas
ure. pulled him into the seat beside
me, and did my very utmost to be agree
able. We had delightful talk A de-
sire TO make amends to him made me
think him most charming converse
tionalist. Presently he asked me if
had yet written to Mr.. Cleveland. l
was puzzled He said more, and hor-
rible doubt came over me.
"'You are Mr.. -, my cousin by
marriage aren't you?' / asked.
mo, said he; i am so-and-so.'
HE was an office-seeAer whom had
been SO bent on avoiding that all the
clerks in the office had been put under
a pledge to keep him away from me. =
Harper Bazdr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28
C.W.KNAPP Lancaster, Wis.
FORECLOSURE SALE.
State Of Wisconsin, County of Grants.

State Of Wisconsin. County Of Grants.
Circuit Court.
Margaret Digman. Plaintiff. VS. Conrad LANCE
and Louisa Lange, his wife. Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue and in
pursuance of a Judgment of foreclosure and
order Of sale rendered at regular term of the
Circuit Court for Grant County, held in the Court
House IN the city OF Lancaster, in SAID county,
on the goth day OF September A. d. 1885, and the
time allowed by law for redemption having ex-
PRED and no redemption having been made
therein, will on the Goth day Of November, A.
D. 1886, at one o'clock in the afternoon. at the
front door of the Court House. in the city of
Lancaster, Grant County, Visor sin, offer for
sale and sell TO the highest and best bidder OF
bidders for cash the following described mort
gagged premises or so much thereof as will be
sufficient to raise the amount due the plaintiff
for principal. interest and casts, together with
the expense of sale. to wit:
The northwest quarter of the northeast quar-
ter, and the northeast quarter of the northwest
quarter of section thirty-two (32l, and that part
of the southeast quarter of the southwest quar-
ter of section twenty-nine (29), lying east of q
line commencing at point on the south line OF
the last said forty, thirty-six 1861 rods vest OF
the southeast corner thereof and running thence
thence in northwesterly direction to point on
the north line of the last said forty 40 acre
tract, thirtyeight 1881 rods west Of the northeast
corner thereof, and containing eighteen acres
more or less; also the northwest quarter OF the
northwest quarter of section twcnty-nine (29l
and piece of land commencing at the center OF
said section twenty-nine (29(, running thence
west on the quarter section line twenty f20) rods,
thence north forty (40) rods to +. Frank line,
thence east with the south line of f. Frank g
land to the east line of the quarter section,
thence south to the place Of beginning, contain
ing FIVE 90 acres, and in the southeast quarter OF
the northwest quarter of section 90: also the
fractional east half of the southeast quarter Of
section nineteen Q0). This piece also described
as lot of section 10. All said lands lying and
being in Township two 90 north, of Range two
(2)west of the Fourth principal meridian, in said
Grant County. Wisconsin
Dated al Sheriff : Office, Lancaster, Wisconsin,
October 10, 1856.
ORA RICHARDS, Sheriff.
Grant County. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

and the animal was so near the shape
OF lightning-rod, that it went into the
ground almost to its shoulders. OF
course it could not back out, and again
Jap would not agree to let it, so the
men got hold of it and pulled it out of
the ground. put it in the wagon, brought
it to this city, shipped it away and it is
now adjoining some poor strikers table
in Chicago. We willingly guarantee
this as being true version of the cap
ture of the beast, for we obtained the
data from Jap himself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

BE A MAN.-There are a few men in
the western part of this county who feel
themselves under everlasting obligation
to Pat BARLEY because he has loaned
them money at about one per cent. a
month. Even if that were a favor, a
man who would change his vote for
such reason is no man at all. Vote
your ticket and be man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

The BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG Capt.
II. b. Seeley will deliver his great lee
ture on the Battle of Gettysburg and
Southern Prison Life at HYde's Hall
next Saturday night The press has
been unanimous wherever he has been
in its commentator of the man as an
orator and of his lecture as vivid de.
scription of the great battle and of the
horrors of southern prison life. He
comes here under the auspices Of the
Tom Cox Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

TAXED TEN DOLLARS. Tuesday eve-
ming the complaint of George Schramm
against Henry and Antonio Steuer for
damages for throwing stones through
his windows and otherwise injuring his
property was taken before Justice Geo
b. Wheeler, on change of venue from
Justice Baldwin. The defendants were
fined $40 each and costs, which they
paid.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

NEW NTs.-Among our
new advertisements notice the an
nouncements of John Simison; Geo. w.
Dyer, of Fennimore; the Pearl Top
lamp chimney, and estate notices on
first page; and farm for sale by Her.
man Buchner on fourth page.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

Captain II. B. Seely will deliver his
famous lecture on the battle of Gettys-
burg and Prison Life, this Thursday
evening. He comes under the auspices
of the G. A. r. boys. Turn out, every
body, and hear this grand lecture.
Tickets for sale at Wyne's bookstore.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28
1lown and County News

MEYER BROS. BANKRUPT STOCK
Last Monday the stock of Meyer Bros,
of Boscobel, who failed recently, was
sold to Main & Potter of Madison, for
50, 400.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

The GRANT COUNTY HERALD has
The largest bona .tide circulation of any
paper IN Grant County. and the publish
en- IS ready TO furnish proof of ii.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28
Died.

VIM. Fremont Ennor, of Britt, Iowa,
died at the home of his mother. Mrs.
Fancy Massey, in Potosi, Saturday
night, Oct. %, of consumption, and was
buried in the British Hollow cemetery
Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 26, The fu-
neral services were conducted by Rev.
K. Pengilly, of Lancaster. The de-
ceased was thirty years old, and was a
worthy and intelligent young man and
loved by all both young and old who
knew him. He left many friends as
we'll as relatives 10 mourn his early
death. lie was at his mothers house
one week, having arrived home the
Saturday previous to his death.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

MARKET DAY.-Next Saturday, the
3lst, will be market day. G. w. Knapp
& Son will sell at auction two cows,
one new milch. some horses, consldera-
BILE furniture, etc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

CLUB DANCEs.--The first of the club
parties will be held at Hyde's Hall mex,
Wednesday evening, Nov. 3. Music
will be furnished by Ervin's celebrated
orchestra, of DEBORAH, Iowa, the same
as last year. The second will be a
grand ball on the eyening of the oath,
the night before Thanksgiving, when il
is expected Hyde's Hall will be filled
from this and adjoining towns. The
club was a great success last year, and
with the same committee and same
music it can be set down as an even
greater success this year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

At Rockville, October 81, 1856, Ka S. Rice,
aged 20 years aud II months.
Oh! wen ever remember this autumn,
When we laid this dear friend to rest;
Forever wen cherish his memory
rill sc meet in the land Of the best.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28
TAKEN uP-BULL.

Taken up by the subscriber. on lands owned by
him in section p town of Little Grant. on or
about the 18th OF October, dark red bull
about five years old. The owner Is requested to
prove property, pay charges and take said stray
away
33ws WILLIAM WELSH
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28
LANCASTER q BURTON STAGE

LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at q. m. and Arrives at Burton at
I'm.
NEAvEs Burton at 80 p. m. on same days and
Arrives at Lancaster at $3.50 p. m.
S. X. GREEN. Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

FINED FIFTY DOLLARS. -Yestcrday
forenoon George Schramm, of Rockville,
was brought before Justice Baldwin, on
complaint of Henry Stuer, charged with
selling a keg of beer without license.
He pleaded guilty and was fined $50.
besides costs, Sl5.27. He paid the fine
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28
ORA RICHARDS, sheriff.

Bushnell & Watkins and Longueyillc & Lene-
han, Plaintiffs Attorneys
Post-oflice address Lancaster Grant County,
Wisconsin 33wT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS AT Lam.
CASTER, WIS.,, POST OFFICE.
STAGE ROUTES.

LANCASTER s. PLATTEvILLE STAGE.
Daily
leaves Lancaster at p. and Arrives at
Platteville at 5 p. m.
LEAVES Platteyille at a. IN. and Arrives at Ian
caster at IL m. S. X. GREEN, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

For economy and comfort, we use
Hoods Sarsaparilla," writes an intelll-
gent Buffalo. n. Y, lady. 100 Doses
Une Dollar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-10-28

LANCASTER & SPECHT'S FERRY STAGE.
(Daily)
LEAVES Lancaster at a m and Arrives at
Specht's Ferry at 12m
LEAVES Specht's Ferry at p. m. and Arrives At
Lancaster at 5 p. IN. GREEN BROS, Props.