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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

THE LANCASTER READING RooM.-
The'reading room recently fitted up by
the ladies of the w G, L, U. is most
attractive place. The room chosen in
the HERALD Block is very large and
pleasant, and about in the center of
things. The reading room is open ev-
cry evening in the week and Saturday
and Sunday afternoons. 1t is brightly
lighted, well warmed, and presents n
very alluring interior to those who avail
themselves of the privilege of open
doors and a cordial invitation to come
and see. The various tables scattered
about the rooms are filed with the re-
cent periodicals and newspapers,
among them will be found the Century.
Hdrpcr's Monthly, 81. Nicholas, Youths
Companion, Chicago Tribune. N Y
Ecening Post, Chicago Herald, Presby-
terrain, hiring Church, Woman's Jour
nal. The Independent, N Y. Tribune.
The Erening Wisconsin,, The .Adraacc.
Grant County Witness, BoSc0bel Dial.
Nc'o orleans Rcay,me. The Prohibition
st, and the 81. Paul Daily Globe.
Some of these papers have been do
mated and the rest have been purchased
with money raised a year and half
ago by the children's entertainment.
"rhe Rebellion of the Daisies" 1t was
raised for his very purpose. but for
various reasons the enterprise was
dropped at THAT time. One Of the ladies'
of the w. C. r. y is always present to
welcome those who come. and press
ing invitation is extended to all who
have not visited the room to come aud
spend an evening with the books and
periodicals.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04
CITY AND VICINITY BRIEFS.

The Normal Regents paid visit to
the school last week.
The Nj. Z. church roof received some
needed repairs last week.
Hale & Co.'s saw-mill engine passed
up Main Street last Saturday. drawn
by six horses.
Hon. William E. Carter and Judge
Geo. B. Carter spoke to fair-sized
audience in rhomas's Hall. Monday
night.
r. A. Wilson and Josiah Thomas in
terviewed their Prohibition friends here
last Saturday, and in the evening spoke
to 4 fair-sized audience at the Wing
School-house.
There will be Catholic ball and fes-
tival in the City Hall Wednesday even
ing, November 10. Tickets including
supper, $3.50. Let everybody turn out
and have grand time.
About forty of the young people of
Arthur spent an enjoyable evening with
the family of James ID. kirkpatrick last
Friday evening. Excellent music was
furnished for the occasion by Miss
Virona kirkpatrick and Messrs. Nc
Leod and Calvert. A fine supper was
provided and everything passed off to
the satisfaction of all.
Michael j. Tanning, of Michigan, de-
liyered speech on Prohibition to a
large audience in the City Hall last
Monday night. Mr.. Fanning's speech
was composed of more stories than
argument. He devoted part of his
time to the boy with the chestnut bell
and an item in the HERALD. After
playing for the Prohibition meeting the
band went over to the Republican meet
ing, taking large part of the crowd
with them.
Go to the City Hall tomorrow night
and listen to fine concert to be given
by the home talent of this city. Prof.
Gardner has had his chorus of forty
three voices in training for some time
and the manner in which they practice
indicates that the best of music will be
furnished in the finest style. General
admission rs cents. Reserved seats 35.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

An old citizen of this county, who
was Justice of the Peace for one term
about twenty years ago, was asked the
other day If he made a success as law
official. well. some folks think
didn't" he replied. For what rea-
son?' Because out of twenty-eight
cases appealed to the circuit court,
twenty-seven were reversed on me-"
'.How did you account for that?" "Why,
that the circuit judges made twenty
seven grave errors. and let up on the
twenty-eighth to convince me that they
had nothing against me personallym-
Detroit Free Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

They were engaged. he and she, as
they sat in the cleaning. The rays of
the vanishing sun painted in golden
sheen the surface of the lake before
them, and intensified with its varied
hues the beauties of The cottages and
woodland that skirted the shore. He
and she were silent, as becomes lovers
who have been long separated and are
together again. His strong right arm
was invisible. She found great diff
Guilty IN breathing. Have | changed
any?" queried he. You are stronger,
she replied, catching her breath.
Haven't you joined the home athletic
club?" NO" he replied. "The only
club belong to is the st Paul Press
Club. st. Pdul Globe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

SERIOUS SPoRT.-Last Sunday three
telegraph line men of the Milwaukee &
ST. Paul road, while walking on the
bluffs at Woodman, started large
boulder down the hillside in sport. The
huge stone crushed and Numbered
down the slope, and through the side Of
house near the foot of the bluff, strik-
ing one of the inmates Mrs. Iverson,
throwing her upon the stove, badly
crushing her head and breaking an arm.
The injuries sustained are of a serious
nature.
ANOTHER OLD SETTLER GONE Early
Tuesday morning this week James
Prideaux. one of Grant County's oldest
settlers, died at his home in the town of
Little Grant, three miles southeast of
the village of Bloomington. The funeral
took place at his house at ten O'Clock
this forenoon, and the burial was at
the family cemetery on the old Prideaux
homestead Mr.. Prideaux was ma
tive of England Cornwall, we beleve)
and came to Beetown in 1884. He took
up some government land on the eastern
edge of Blake's Prairie and was at one
time the largest landed proprietor on
that prairie, but before his death dis
posed of the larger part of il to his
several sons. He has four sons and
two or three daughters, all married and
all. we believe living in West Grant.
He was very successful farmer and
was highly respected by a wide circle of
acuuaintances.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

MARRIED In Mt. Ida, Nov 3, 1886,
by Rev. V. Borah. Mr.. Fred S. Braudt
to Miss Lille c. Borah, both of Mount
Ida. The groom is son of Mr.. JAS
Braudt who lives near Mt. Zion Church
in the township of Mt Ida, and the
bride is daughter of Mr.. Samuel
Borah. The newly married couple will
take care of Mr.. Borah's place while he
and his wife make trip to Kentucky.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

READ the ad of the Fair Store at
Boscobel on the first page of this issue.
1t is worth $40 to anyone to see the
grand display of goods and get a
chance at the great bargains offered at
the Fair Store in Boscobel. 36w1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

The GRANT COUNTY HERALD has
The largest bona fde circulation of aag
paper IN Grant County, and the publish
er is ready 10 furnish proof Of IL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04
To Whom it May Concern.

wish to inform the public that /
have given my sou William mis- time,
and shall not be responsible after this
date for any debts of his contracting.
DONALD MCPHERSON.
Little Grant, Oct. %, 1886. 35w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04
Notice

My son. Hewey Gillespie, has left my
home, and hereby give him his time
and forbid all persons from trusting him
on my account. r. B. GILLESPIE.
LANCASTER. Wis. Oct. %, SO. 22w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

During visit gentleman regales a
child with caramels. ''Pepito,n exclaim-
ed the mother, ''what does well-bred
boy say when he receives candy?"
"Morel'-Me1icdn Exchange,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

CHOICE STYLES and Patterns of
Ingram and Brussels Carpets at C. II.
Baxter & Co.'S. soft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

LANCASTER, BEETOwN g. BLOOMINGTON
rsf'l- STAGE. ,-
LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday. Thursday and
j and SATURDAY at a m. ard Arrives at Bloom
ington at II m.
LEAVES Bloomington at p. m. on same days
and Arrives at Lancaster at 6 p. m.
s. JOHNSON Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

The editor of the York Age has par
rot which drinks beer greedily and loves
cake soaked in beer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

BLANKSl BLANKS Legal blanks
of every description at the HERALD
office. Orders by mail promptly filled.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

WooD BEEs.-Beetown is just the
place'for the propagation of the new
species of bees that has recently made
its appearance there. The workings OF
these curious insects may be witnessed
at Jas. Jamison's on Saturday afternoon.
In the evening sociable will be held
for the benefit of tho Sunday school. al
which these bees will be seen buzzng
around. Last Tuesday there were q
nunfber'of a0ould be's lowering around
Lancaster and vicinity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

BOUCLE AND JERSEY Jackets, new
and novel at 9. H. Baxter g. Co.'S. Soft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

Ahki'AL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS AT LAM
CASTER, WIS.,, POST OFFICE.

Office hours from a. m. to $3.50 p. N. Money
Order Department (domestc and foreign open
rom a m. to z p. IN.
ia. BURR, Postmaster.
FRED G. BURR, Assistant
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

FARMERS INsTITUTE-Next Saturday
at two O'Clock p. NJ. there will be a
meeting at the Court House of the citi-
zens of Lancaster, who are interested
in the success of the Farmers Institute,
to be held in this city December 10 and
16, 1886. This meeting is for the pur-
pose of selecting several committees
whose duties will be to make all ar
engagements necessary to the success of
the Institute. Ladies must consider
this invitation to extend to them also
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04
STAGE ROUTES.

LANCASTER g. PLATTEvILLE STAGE.
Daily
leaves Lancaster at 2 d. m. and Arrives at
Platteville at D. m.
LEAVES Platteville at 8 a. m and Arrives at Ian
caster at IL IN. s. Il. GREEN, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04
LANCASTER 4 BURTON STAGE.

LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday ut a. m. and Arrives at Burton at
t--- IAN. .rorf,f a..
LEAVES Burton at 80 p. IN. on same days and
Arrives at Lancaster at $3.50 p. m.
4g sf'wtv s. r. GREEN, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-04

LANCASTER & sPECHTs FERRY STAGE.
(Daily)
LEAVES Lancaster at s a. m and Arrives at
Specht's Ferry at ~ m.
LEAVES Specht's Ferry at pm. and Arrives at
Lancaster at p m. GREEN Bros, Props.
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1town and County News


CHANGE AT THE HUBBARD House.
Mr.. w. IL. Hubbard, proprietor of the
Hubbard House, has leased the hotel to
Mr.. William Warden, of Highland
Park, Illinois. The new landlord is an
old hotel man. He is expected to ar.
rive here tonight.
CLUB DANCE. first club dance
of the season was held last night at
Hyde's Aall. The attendance was good
and the music fine, as usual. All report
good time. The next one will be
Wednesday evening, November "a,
the night before Thanksgiving, and will
DO general dance.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
Dent Breed For Color.

l am glad to note that constantly
increasing number of breeders are REBEL
ing against the length to which the
breeding for color has been carried. Color
has much to do with the attractivaness
of an animal, and for that reason should
rot be ignored, though it has very little,
if anything, to do with the real cents
aRd-dollars value Of cattle, sheep or hogs.
And demanding that every animal must
be OF certain color, and asserting that
a dozen hairs of the wrong color is a
fault, is exalting the non essentials to a
position that must degrade important
points. The quality of the hide and hair
soft and pliable or hard and harsh
indicates surely what the fattening OF
milk giving qualities of the animal are;
but the color of the hair is nothing
and indicates nothing. The hair is offal,
and the steer or the hog feeds none the
less profitable because it is white or red
or bleck. Let us cease quibbling about
and breeding for those things of no real
value, and devote all our efforts to those
things which are worthy.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
A New German Sewing Machine.

London Times.
A remarkable step in advance in sim
phfying the sewing machine has been
made by German gentleman, and the
practical nature of the invention was
recently demonstrated The new ma
chine has not a wheel in it, and may be
described as the working parts of a good
sewing machine deprived OF all extran-
eOus details, and condensed within the
smallest possible compass. 1t measures
only eight inches high by about two
inches wide and one inch deep. 1t is
fitted at the foot with screw clamp, bv
which it can be fixed to the edge of a
table, and fairly worked by child. The
working motion consists Of a vertical
plunger pressed downward by the finger
from the top, the plunger being returned
into positien for the next push by a
spring. 1t makes perfect lock stitch,
and will sew all kinds OF fabrics, fine OF
coarse, within certain reasonable limits.
Beyond its efficiency, it possesses an ad.
vantage which appeals to all, namely
that OF economy in price. So small is
its cost that it can be purchased for
about SIS.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

Pitteburg Dispatch.
On October 10, 1916, the waters of
Lake Champlsin foated fleets of Ameri-
can and British schooner gunboats.
The American feet, as we'll as all the
land forces were in command OF Bene-
dict Arnold, and on the particular date
mentioned above he was on board of the
gun schooner Royal Savage. During
the day the schooner was attacked bv a
number of British vessels, and, being
overpowered, was scuttled off Valcour
island, and Arnold and his men ESCAPED
to the mainland. From that dav until
the 10th of October last no attempt had
been made to exactly locate the spo.
where the wooden ribs OF the Yankee
schooner lay. On October 10 OF this
year Captain ". D. Duncan, and & gang
OF men who had been at work dock
building, went to the spot pointed out
by guide, the captain having become
interested by hearing the story Of the
schooner, and found the old wreck in 50
feet OF water. There remained the ribs.
Planhng, parts OF ancient gun carriages.
aud great quantity of the equipnert
OF war vessel in the olden davs. He
succeeded In securing and brought 70
the surface cannon balls OF all shapss
and sizes, part Of gun carriage, spien-
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

Of the steamer Carthage belo1 ging Il
the PeninsulaI ana Oriental oomral,7
and addressed to the directors. This
report was written after the Carthage
made the first continuous passage un-
der the authorization of the Canal COM
pany, giving the 1st of December, 1885
The Carthage arrived at Suez after a r1,n
from Port Said of eighteen hours. The
actual running time was sixteen hours,
there having been two delays caused by
impediments in the channel; the mean
speed made was 5.32 miles per hour.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
Tha First Gnp.

In view ot the contradictory state
ments which continue to be made cor
cerning the firing Of the first gun at
Fort Sumter. the Charleston Ners and
Courier asked Col. Alfred Rhett to give
mis- recollections on the subject, and
those, it will be seen, do away with most
Of the difficulty as marking the distinc-
ion between the shell fred as a signal
and the first hostile shot Col. Rhett
says:
On the morning of the 18th of April,
1861, at about 4:3G a. m., the batteries
surrounding Fort Sumpter opened fire
on that fort, then held by garrison of
United States troops. From 4 30 o'clock
!. ~, of the 18th until ! AS o'clock on
tie 18th q steady fire of shot and shell
fell upon Sumter.
On the morning Of the 18th feet of
United States vessels appeared off the
bar. After consultation it was decided
to bring matters to short conclusion.
Two 80 Founders from the Sumter bat
terry of Fort Moultrie opened with hot
shot. At AS p. m, the white flag was
shown from the walls of Fort Sumter.
In the war which followed, which cost
million lives and desolated the fairest
part of the American continent, it has
been matter of inquiry who fred the
shot in so grave matter. On account
Of wide separation of the batteries sur
rounding Sumter, or Morris Island,
James Island, Mount Pleasant and Sui
ivans Island, it was necessary to ar
range some signal for a general fire to
be opened on Sumter in case Of emergen-
cy. A white lantern run up to the head
of the flag g-staf of Fort Moultrie at night
was to be that signal.
On the 18th affairs were so strained
that we expected the order to open fire
at any moment It was then decided
that, as Fort johnson was so much near
or to Charleston than Fort Moultrie, a
mortar shell fired hom Fort johnson
would be the signal to Gen. Ripley to
run up the lantern at Fort Moultrie-
that being the general signal.
Weeks had passed in drill and pre-
parations, and on the evening of the
18th, at Fort Moultrie, the gun squads
were told off-the men instructed to be
at their posts at moments notice-and
the lines Of fire were marked on trans
verse circles with chalk for use at night.
1t rained after midnight and our chalk
lines were nearly washed out.
When the mortar-shell was fired from
Fort Johnson the men were instantly
at their posts and the lantern was run
up. Our guns had been already loaded
and everything was ready, but the fire
was not ordered until the lines had been
renewed. Just as this had been done
gun was fred from the iron battery at
Cummings Point, under the command
Of Capt. George B. Cuthbert of the Pal
metto Guard. That gun was fred by
Edward Rufin of Virginia. The guns
of Moultrie then opened and the fire be-
came general.
Capt. - James, formerly of the
United States army, afterward killed in
Virginia as colonel of the -- regiment,
fired the mortar-shell from Fort johnson
the order being carried from Gen.
Beaureguard by staff officer in boat
These believe to be the facts as to
opening fire on Sumpter April IL, 1861.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

Manhattan Nationalist: The attrac-
ton at the college last week was a mum
ber of axolotls received from the Smith
sonian institution, but originally from
New Mexico. 1t has been supposed
that this little animal was not found
west ofthe Mississippi until some fossils
were received from s. G. Mason, of
Wakefield, some time ago. It will be
possible to see this animal in both OF its
elements-land and water, as some of the
ten are still living, and may be found in
Prof. Kellerman's department.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
A Russian Love Story.

| San Francisco Chronicle.
In the time of Nicholas I. the scan
dal came directly into the family of the
Gar. The story is pretty well authen-
ticated, and it bears very closely upon
the suggested cause of Barno Reutern's g
death. In one of the crack regiments
of the Cars guards was brilliant,
handsome, dashing fellow called Prince
Barajtinsky, who captured the affections
of Princess Olga, the daughter OF Mich
olas. The Prince and the Cars 6augh-
ter made love as Russians and most other
people do. One day Nicholas discovered
the amour and was, of course, seriously
incensed. The Prince was descended
from the Rurick family. who have better
claims, as several other families in Rus
sia have, to the Russian throne than the
Romanoffs. The Gar sent for him and
received him in a room in the palace
overlooking the Neva. Opposite the
palace is Petro- Pawloskafa Krepostj, the
place used as a prison for mobiles. They
could see it from where the interview was
held
"Wen, sir" said the Gear, "your
amour is discovered. Do you know what
I intend to do with your"
81 don't know" answered the Prince.
II suppose you will send me over
there" and he pointed across the New.
mo, sir; will degrade you to the
ranks, and you shall go as a common
soldier to the Caucasus"
And the gay and dashing officer of
the guards iu the dress of private did
such gallant work in the Caucasus that
he was promoted and became field mar
shal, anG later when he had captured
Schamyl, the stubborn chief of the re-
bellion, he received the Order of st.
George of the second class, the only
man in Russia who had it. Well, after
all, there was some excuse for Olga.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

1t is reported that in Northern China
everybody, young and old, rich or poor, is
accustomed TO bathing the hands and face
9Very morning in water almost scalding hot.
Anglo-Saxons are accustomed to cold water,
;onslderlng 1t more invigorating, but hot
water Is good cosmetic and often helps rid
'ace OF plmply eruptions. Cold water may
1e the most agreeable and enliveninR. but
lot water i the most thorough cleanser
~on' Or. Foote's Health Monthly.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

Greenwood County Republicans: 1t
ought to be more generally known that
wheat -four is probably the best possible
article to throw over fire caused by the
spilling and igniting of kerosene. 1t
ought to be known for -four is ALWAYS
in convenient reach.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

Among tho people of to-day, their are few
Prickly Ash Bark and Berries, as house
hold remedy. Teas and drinks have been
made of them for centuries, and in hun
dreds of families have formed the sole reli.
ance in rheumatic and kidney diseases.
Prickly Ash Bitters now takes the place of
the old system and is now more beneficial
in all troubles of this nature.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
Value of Electric Iieht-

The passage OF the Suez CanaI, which
until recently occupied from thirty-si1
to forty-elght hours, can now be made
In sixteen hours for vessels fitted with
the electric light apparatus. This impor-
tsnt advance is the result OF a verv in
teresting report by Commodore Hector,
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

'hoald never be made, but ambition and
-A'Jt Use deserve reward. Wherever you
re located you should write to HalIett 4
@, Portland, Maine, and learn about work
a@ -@' yoa can DO and live q! home, earning
ONE have earned over $50 in dav All
aFacQlars free Both sexes. All agea
1ltaI not needed; you are started fee All
new Ihose who start az once cannot beIn
-p1oIy making snug little fortunes.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
Michael StrOROR

Mr.. G. G. Staley, while playing the
leading part in michael Strogoff," at
Oakland, Cal, became SO hoarse from q
severe cold that he despaired of being
able to continue his part. Two bottles
OF Red Star Cough Cure entirely cured
him. Does not nauseate.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
Michael StrOgOR.

Mr.. G. G. Stsley, while playing the
Leading part i" Michael Strogoff," al
Oakland, Cal, b, anne so hoarse from q
severe cold that ne despaired of being
able to continue his part. Two bottles
of Red Star Cough Cure entirely cured
him. Does not nauseate.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

One cent pays for postal card. Buy one
and send to The COMMONWEALTH, Topeka,
Kan, for a free sample copy of that un-
rivalled and famous newspaper The WEEK
IL COMMONWEALTH. By sending twenty five
cents you can have The COMMONWEALTH
mailed to any address for three months on
rial.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

81 am merchant and planter" writes
Mr.. T. n. Humphrey, of Tenn, .and it
severe coughs and colds Aliens Lung Bal
sam is the best remedy now offered for sale.
have induced many to try it, with the best
of results" At Druggists, 25c., 50c., and
S1.O0 bottle.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

didly preserved, ssTazal PISCES oT the
sch0oner's ribs, pewter spoons and plates
in fair condition, aud many other valua-
bic and interesting relics OF the Royal
Savage. Mr.. Duncan brought them to
Boston, and has sent portion of them
TO the war department, at Washington.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

For supplying a natural stimuIant to the
roots Of the hair, use Halls Hair Renewer.
II you are suffering from Bronchitis, take
ayers Cherry Pectoral. It will cure you.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

More than one hundred and twenty five
thousand bottles of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
have been sold by single firm in Baltimore.
-Messrs. VIM. II. Brown d Bro.