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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02
THE SLIPPERY ELM CLUB.

Shakespeare Gardner continued
speaking for some time and when he
sat down he was greeted with storm
of applause. Flour & Feed Eastman,
seeing that it would be impossible to
stem the tide that had turned against
him. wisely held his peace. Gee Henry
Gratiot said that he thought that it was
about time to get down to business and
stop this fooling about a name. Call
it the Platteville Branch of Ancient
Antiquities or anything, so long as they
could get down to something like BUSH
ness. Peanut Baker proposed the name
should be Slippery Elm, and the breth-
rem set up loud shout of approval.
Quill Driver Peck moved that the club
should be called the Slippery Elm Club,
but before the motion received second
Bulls Eye Henry arose and said that he
moved that the majority rule.
Salvation Murphy ruled that Bulls
Eye Henry's motion was out of order.
Railroad Smith seconded Quill Driver
Peck's motion, and it was put to the
house and carried unanimously.
Shelled Corn Patterson said that he
thought they should proceed to elect
officers at once. Gee Henry Gratiot
said that they would like to know what
officers were needed. General Bolte
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02
PERSONAL.

Jonas Rawson, of Big Patch, called in
town Saturday.
Prof. George Beck returned from Ne
braska last week.
VIM. Kable. of Georgetown, was in
our city Tuesday.
John Liddle, of Ipswich, was visitor
in town Saturday.
JEFF Crawford, of Hazel Green, was in
the city on business Monday.
j. McMaster. representing the Galena
Gazette, was in town Tuesday.
Miss Lula Saltzman, of Georgetown,
visited friends in Platteville last Tues
day.
Miss Maria Holman visited at the
Dunn residence in Elk Grove, last
Tuesday.
Prof. Voll, who used to teach in the
Normal School here, is in town, visiting
old friends.
John d. Jones, of Elk Grove, cast the
light of his beaming ceuntenance upon
us Tuesday.
j. W. Murphy, Daniel Manning, Hen
~ Cummings and George Barden went
to Benton Saturday.
Miss Anna Potter, who has been in
Milwaukee the last summer, returned
to this city this week.
2. ID. Baker started for the Mineral
Point fair Tuesday, with his mammoth
museum of curiosities.
j. II. Bevans, an old resident of this
place, but now of Decatur, H., was in
town last week, visiting friends.
Ben Huntington returned home last
week, after having spent the summer on
his fathers farm in the wilds of Mime
sofa.
Mrs. Hattie Dobson, her three daugh-
tiers and her granddaughter, of Lincoln,
Nebraska, are in town, visiting with
Mrs. Abbie Boynton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02
Commercial Intelligence.
OUR CHICAGO MARKET REPORT.
CHICAGO, September 2, 1886.

CHICAGO, September 2, 1886.
The leading articles of breadstuff to-
day ruled weak and lower, while pro-
visions advanced quite sharply; easier
cables from foreign markets and free
offerings caused weak feeling in wheat
and slight decline in prices Corn is
little easier; still, considering the large
arrivals, the market shows more
strength than was expected, and the
actual change in prices is unimportant.
Oats are moderately active at lower
prices. Rye and barley are dull with
large receipts. Butter is weaker. Green
fruits and berries are in good demand
and prices heavy, but prices generally
average about steady. Good grades are
stronger and common weaker. Prices
for hogs during the present month have
declined 1Oc. for good grades and Is to
SOC. lower for poor grades, but to-day's
market was ) to 10c. higher, as the sup
ply was hardly equal to the demand.
Sheep are in good demand with prices
steady
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02
Prince John and the Little Man.

President Van Buren's son, familiar
ly known as Prince John, was man of
great natural ability, good lawyer and
a ready wit On one occasion he had
taken some technical legal advantage
by which his opponents client in an ac-
ton was non-suited. The man was fur
ious, and declared his purpose to give
John piece of his mind when he saw
him; he would wither him. Happening
TO see John one day at Downing's,
standing at the bar, he boldly confront
ed the Prince. and, being a small man,
looked up at him fiercely and burst out:
''Mr. Van Buren,, is there any client so
low and mean or any case so nasty that
you wouldn't undertake to defend him
in it?" II don't know" said John,
stopping to put away another oyster;
then bending down and confidentialy
drawing out his reply in the little mans
ear: What you been doing?"-Ben:
Perley Poore, tn Boston Budget.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02
FennInore.

The Institute which began August Is,
closed last Saturday. Despite the ex-
tremely sultry dry weather, the attend
ance was good and the interest was sus
tanned to the end. Our village has en-
Joyed the presence of the visiting teach
ers, and will miss the air of social life
their going in and out among us has
created during the last two weeks. We
feel certain, too, that the visitors will
carry home with them pleasant impress
slons OF the occasion, as the effort of
our citizens has been to give due sea-
soning OF social entertainment to their
institute work, which has tended to make
that work less arduous and tiresome.
Mr.. John Norris, who had his arm
broken in a runaway accident at Mont
fort last week, is about the streets again.
Prof. Burton spent day OF two visit
ing the institute. before taking up his
school work for the next year at Avoca,
Iowa.
Miss May Sims left last Thursday for
Council Bluffs, Iowa, to enter on her
work in the public school of that place.
Mrs. Geo. Perry, of Platteville, is "
ing sick under the Doctors care at the
residence of her father. John Walker.
The Reading Circle will meet Friday
evening at the Fennimore House. Miss
Sadie Sims is to complete the serial Sc
lection, 'Rasselas." and Mrs. Rogers to
read selection of her own choice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02
His Wife Did the Milking.

A little story, says writer in the
Womans' Journal. brings to mind with
renewed force the old proverb. truth
is stranger than felton, We were
talking of what disposition to make of
a kicking COW, when our hired man
said:
Il guess | can find customer for
ner. There's an Irishman up here in
r. who bought a COW of one of our
neighbors. He told the Irishman that
ne must tell him one thing about the
COW before he closed the bargain-that
the COW would sometimes kick
The tender ''God-ordained protector,
of our sex replied;
THAT makes no difference; nv wife
does the milking"
1 have often heard such things told.
and have sometimes thought they must
have been made up ITO point a moral
or adorn a tale" But this is a fact;
for questioned the man about it, and
he said he knew it was true
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02
A Sequel to the Fepuimore Failure.

Dispatches have been received at this
office early in the week, announcing
another failure, that of Ohio Shrader,
at Williamsburg, Iowa. 1t will be re-
membered that about two years ago
Shrader had liquor failure in Fenni-
more, which mixed up with it, Samuel
Stuert and the Lomases. Shrader went
west year or two ago and settled
down upon Williamsburg, Iowa. He
went into the machine selling business
and made himself at home. When he
was in the saloon business with Stuert
at Fennimore, he had nothing but ex-
perience to offset the capital furnished
by Stuert, but when he got through he
had both experience and capital, and
the Tomas boys about $4,000 worth
OF liquor. as near as we can ascertain.
As stated In Monday HERALD, Thos.
Tomas has been engaged in selling
machinery also this season. He has
been dealing with the same firms with
which Shrader has, and it is now known
had in most of cases given Shrader as
reference. One machine agent, said in
Fennimore the other day, that his firm
had considered Shrader was perfectly
good, for he (Shrader) had paid them
over $4,000 since last New Years, but
now his liabilities with his company
alone would exceed $4,000.
1t appears that as soon as Tomas felt
the evening shades of settlement day
were gathering around him he made an
assignment of his Fennimore business
to James Tenant, and then went over
to Williamsburg, Iowa, where his friend
Shrader was. and got Shrader to assign
his business there to him. only to follow
the same flight, just in time to keep
ahead OF the officers, who now began
to run him down. Apparently Shrader
and Tomas have been in partnership,
and later developments are daily looked
for with a great deal of interest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

Work will commence in Potosi, Fenni-
more, and Cassville at 9. q. m. of the
first day; in other places at 10 a. m. of
the first day, and in all places men,
toned at 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 6. more extended notice
will be given in due time. School Off
GERS and all friends of education will
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, 1886-09-02
P0tOsi.

The polar wave came down on us
with vengeance last Sunday, and still
we poor sinners are not satisfied, for it is
always too hot or two cold.
ii. A. Jordan, of Dubuque, has been
doing rushing business in the line of
''picture pulling" here for the last six
weeks, or rather his representative, Mr..
Harry Schultz, has been doing it for
him.
MIR. Totman, a young man from Cass-
vile, had his hand badly crushed while
oiling thresher, at work on Mr.. Hoff-
man $ farm, short distance from town,
last Tuesday. DR.. Artz took care of the
wounded hand and the man is lacking
two front fingers on the right hand in
consequence of the accident.
Miss Sallie Coons returned last week
from a visit with friends at Waukon,
Iowa.
Last Saturday Miss Mile Kaltenback
left for Arthur, Wis, where she has OBJ
tanned school, beginning Monday, this
week.
Prof. Geo. Cabanis went last week to
Mt. Sterling, Wis, where he will assist
in conducting teachers institute; from
there he will go to Viroqua.
Misses Minnie and Lille Green babe
goodbye to Potosi Monday, bound for
Platteville,w where they will attend school
next year.
Gerhart Bros. have quite good pros
pect for a bonanza at their diggings near
Dutch Hollow. They have steam-en-
CINE at work pumping water out of the
diggings this week
Hazelnuts are very plentiful this year
and the pickers were nearly as thick as
the nuts last week, for 'the Ridge" as it
is called, was popular place about that
time.
Mrs. G. Y. Bonus and her children, of
Sheldon, Iowa, are visiting at her faith
er's, Mr.. G. Zeller.
Messrs. Dan Green and j. Harckle-
road took trip to Carroll, Iowa, last
week.
The locomotives on the new road are
regular Washers and their victims are
numerous. Several head of cattle were
killed on the track here last week, and
the result is, someone out of little cash.
Freight is now received here regularly
over the c., b. & N. road. The old mill
is used as depot for the present.
Mr.. c. Kelmer, who was so badly hurt
few weeks ago, is recovering rapidly
under DIR. Artz's skillful treatment.
Mrs. E. N. Voolfolk is having new
house erected on her farm short dis
lance from town.
Miss Sophia Hail leaves this week for
Livingston, where she will teach next
year.
Miss Trip. from Dakota, arrived last
week to spend the winter with her aunt,
Mrs. L. r. Seaton.
Miss Nell Kinney goes this week to
Strawberry Point, Iowa, to attend the
wedding of friend and visit with friends
there.
Mr. Jos. Skemp, city editor of the
Dubuque Times, was in town last week,
taking notes and making arrangements
for history of this little village among
the hills, which will appear in the Times
soon. No doubt the history will be quite
interesting and have many eager
readers.
George Robertson, of Patch Grove.
and Pete Burns spent Sunday with
friends here. They are with the survey
ing party at Galena in the employ of the
c., b. & N. Railroad.
Miss Nettie Lush, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. H. c. Dudley, left
Monday for her home in Manchester,
Iowa. GERALDINE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

w. G. 7. U. READING Rooms. -The
Women's Christian Temperance Union,
OF this city. at their regular meeting
last Friday afternoon, decided to have
a free reading room. The long winter
evenings will soon be here, and if q
reading room, convenient of access, is
organized, with books, magazines and
daily papers placed on file, it would UNI
doubtedly attract many persons and re-
suit in no little good to the cause of
temperance especially, and the good of
the community in general. 1t is GER
tainly n very practical and philanthrop.
ic move, and the committee OF ladies
having it in charge should receive a
generous support from our citizens.
Mrs. j. Allen Barber has promised 10
pay the rent of room for one year and
the vacant room on the first floor of the
Budd Block has been hired for that pur-
pose. A meeting of the w. G. I. u.
will be held there tomorrow (Friday)
afternoon, when arrangements will be
made to formally open the reading
room.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

BURNED OUT-John Pagan, farmer
residing near Patch Grove, had his home
destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon.
1t is thought the fire caught from de-
fective chimney in the summer kitchen.
Everything was destroyed. Loss 81, 800;
insurance $3.50.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

WILL VISIT PoTosI. j. III. Reed,
of Odgers q Reed, dentists, will visit Po-
tosi Tuesday of next week and remain
until Saturday. Those in want of den
tistry should note the time. This will
probably be his last trip to Potosi this
fall, as he will leave October for Chi
cago TO continue his studies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

PECK's BAD Boy. Peck's Bad Bow
Company were not able to fill their en-
gagement for this city Wednesday even
ing, as announced. They will play Sat
urday evening, September 4, at Hyde s
Hall. Come out and have a hearty laugh.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

The HERALD'S GRowTH.-Tho circu-
lation of the Grant County HERALD has
been increasing at the rate of over 100
subscribers per month since the first
appearance of our semi-weekly edition
over three months ago. We have now
at work as competent force of work.
men as any office IN the county. and it
gives our present management great
pleasure to be able to make this state
ment The old HERALD has been rap
idly gaining ground ever since the adj
vent of the present year. and we feel
it is duty we owe to its patrons and
friends to thank them, one and all, for
the many kindly compliments they have
paid us in the past. The HERALD is
old. but it is neither weary nor sleepy.
nor is it falling into dotage.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

NEW REsIDENCE.-Mr Anton Knapp
has recently built handsome residence
on his farm two miles north of Cassville.
1t is a roomy two-story house with YER
andahs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

LECTURE. Rev. DIR. Eaton will deliver
another lecture on the Pilgrims Pro-
gress" at the Congregational church
next Sunday evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

NOTICE.-DuriDg the next 10 days
Miss Mollie Reynolds offers her entire
stock of millinery goods, at very great
ly reduced prices, as she is going out of
business. 27w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

Poison IvY.-Beware of the poison
ivy, which is one of the earliest plants
to change from green to scarlet. Re-
member the poison vine has three
leaves in cluster, the leaves of the
harmless woodbine. Another gayly
hued plant of the early autumn is the
poison sumac or poison oak
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

OLIN AT PLATTEvILLE.-M John
M. DIN, of Madison, Prohibition candi-
date for Governor, will speak at Platte
vile, Tuesday evening, September IA.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02
ltown and County Neus.

DANcE.-There will be given dance
at the Rink on the last night of the
Fair, Friday September "a. Particulars
next week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

New POSTMASTER recent
appointments by the Postmaster General
we note that of Mr.. Joseph Murray to
be postmaster at Fawplay, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

Owing to the strained relations be-
tween the two countries Canadian man.
mas who visit American beaches will
not be permitted to fish in our matri-
monial waters. -LosoeU Citizen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

UNIVERSITY QUARTETTE.-The Law
renee University Quartette sung at
Hyde's Hall last Monday evening. The
four young men were gentlemen in ev-
cry respect. They did not have as
full house as was wished. or as they de-
served. Those in attendance were well
pleased. however, with the concert they
gave.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

The Wisconsin State Association of
SpIritualists will hold their third annual
meeting in 0mro, September IL, Is
and 10, inclusive.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

Hon. R. NJ. Day, of Mt. Hope. looked
over the HERALD forms to-day Just be-
fore they went to press. Mr.. Day is
favorably mentioned as candidate for
reelection.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

DON'T FORGET THE COUNTY FAIR
Farmers, don't forget to attend the fairs
which are to be held at Bloomington,
Lancaster and Boscobel this month
Come and have pleasant time with
your neighoors and carry home as
many premiums as you can. If you
see better kind of stock or grain than
you already have, then arrange to get
them introduced upon your farm and
you will never regret it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02
LANCASTER & BURTON STAGE.

LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at a. m. and Arrives at Burton at
I'm.
LEAVES Burton at 40 p. m. on same days and
Arrives at Lancaster at $50 p. m.
s. X. GREEN, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02
Formal ballots were then taken with
the following result:

John Dolphin, having received a ma
jority of all the votes cast, was declared
duly nominated On motion of Mr..
Robbins the nomination was declared
unanimous.
Mr.. Montieth then nominated A. c..
Morse for clerk of the court. Mr..
Watson presented the name of w. A..
johnson. DR.. Hartford presented j..
NJ. Hayden's name. The convention
then proceeded to a formal ballot with
the following result:
johnson -. 20 Hayden So
Morse .... II John Thompson
A second ballot stood as follows:
johnson ... 90 Hayden .. 80
Morse .,-..,.. ~
Mr.. johnson was then declared nom-
mated. and on motion his nomination
was made unanimous.
Mr.. Chandler then presented the
name of John A. Thomas for county
clerk. Mr.. Ballantine nominated C. N.
Holford. and Mr.. Meyer nominated C.
w. Hill. The ballot stood:
Thomas. -. .10l Holford. 800. IA
I'LL ........... 90
On motion the nomination of Mr..
Thomas was made unanimous.
Mr.. Kinney then proposed the name
of Mr.. Centield for county treasurer.
Mr.. Stevens proposed the name of
James Woodhouse. The name Of Thos.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

LANCASTER, BEETOwN & BLOOMINGTON
STAGE
LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday. Thursday and
and Saturday at a. m. and Arrives at Bloom
ington at IL m.
LEAVES Bloomington at D. m on same days
and Arrives at Lancaster at p m.
S. JOHNSON Prom,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

CRY CoUNcIL.-The regular month
ly meeting Of the city council was he'll
Wednesday evening. Mayor Lowry
presided and all the board were pres
ent, except Mr.. Hannum. The bills of
NJ. M. Ziegler & Co. for S11. 70, Thomas
& Basford $21.48, and Commissioner
Miles $40, were allowed and ordered
paid. 1t was decided to remove the
street lamp on the Mansion House cor
ner across the street to the Hyde's Hall
corner. This will be an improvement
and viii be more serviceable than for
merly in lighting the four corners.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

A LARGE stock of new suitings Just
received at John JeIde's. 27w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

LANCASTER LITERARY CLUB.-At a
meeting of the executive committee of
the Lancaster Literary Club, it was de-
cided that the next meeting should be
held at the residence of Judge Clement
son, Tuesday evening, September IA, at
s O'Clock, sharp. DR.. Barber will read
an essay on "Darwinism. The dispu-
tants will be DIR. S. E. Hassell and Mrs.
A. III. Barber. The essayists for Octo-
Der, November, December and January,
heretofore appointed, are expected at the
next meeting to announce the subjects of
their essays. Where three were APP
pointed for an evening, two or one only
may read, as they may arrange. If it is
impossible for any appointee to fill his or
her appointment, notice should be given
to Mr.. Z. Lowry, the secretary, with the
reasons. The essayists appointed are as
follows: October, Rev. G. d. Stevens;
November, Mrs. G. l.. Harper, Mrs.
Strong and Miss E. Schreiner; December,
Rev. S. w. Eaton, ID. d.. January, Mrs.
Eaton, Mrs. Lowry, Miss Ellen Wool
stenholme.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

FOR soc. get No Jap Tea and
China Cup and Saucer, at
JOS. NATHAN's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02
Mcmahon was also presented. The
ballot stood as follows:
McMahon. 80 Cenfield 35
Woodhouse 50

On motion the nomination of Mr..
Mcmahon was declared unanimous.
Mr.. Hartford then presented the name
of Edwin Glenn for register of deeds.
MIR. Schreiner did the same service for
l.. II. Boughton. Mr.. Ballantine pro-
posed the name of John p. Jenkins.
Mr.. Nathan nominated Mr.. Strong.
Mr.. Hubbell presented MIR. Ellingsen's
name. Mr.. Hounsell proposed Chas.
Bazinet. Mr.. Showalter introduced the
name of Geo. Budd. A ballot was then
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS AT Ian.
CASTER, WIS.,, POST OFFICE.
STAGE ROUTES.

LANCASTER 81 PLATTEVILLE STAGE.
DAILY
LEAVES Lancaster at p. IN. and Arrives at
Platteyille at p. m
LEAVES Platteville at s a. IN. and Arrives at Ian
caster at IL m. s. X. GREEN, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

How THEY LEARNED THEIR A. b. C's.
When VIM. r. Dixon, of Preston.
was in town last Saturday he told our
reporter that his children had been
taught to learn their A. b. C's out of
the HERALD forty years ago, and that
nor his little grandchildren were learn
ing theirs the same way. The old
HERALD is indeed happy to be able to
number such men as "Uncle Billy
Dixon among its list of friends. He is
an honored member of the Old Settlers
Association, and long may he live to
enjoy its further reunions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-09-02

(Daily)
LEAVES Lancaster at a. m and Arrives at
Specht's Ferry at ~ IN.
LEAVES Specht's Ferry at p. m. and Arrives at
Lancaster at 5 p. m. GREEN Bros. Props