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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-24
Advice to a Grandmother,

Nibs real name is Nathaniel. He is
an ardent temperance worker, and is
as active in the good cause as if he
were 80 instead of 3. He belongs to a
society which he calls the Band o.
Dope" and he has taken an iron clad
pledge against almost everything
He was playing about on the floor
one day. when his sister said: Nib,
I'm writing To grandma. What shall
i tell her for you?'
That grandmother is particularly
sanity old lady, but NIB put down his
toy wagon. and after bordering a mo-
ment. answered impressively: Tell
grandma to remember me and be good.
and not TO use tobacco in any of its
forms Boston record
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-24
MICH

IL - "a iouS time since an, th,n5 had
been heard Of Laura Bridgman, until
the Boston Post few days ago, de.
scrib0d her rs she now finds herself at
the AGE 81. Miss Bridgman is still
at the South BOSTON asylum. where DR..
Howe achieved the wonderful feat OF
opening her mind TO the world about
her. Although she can neither see nor
hear, she knows her friends by touching
their hands or clothes, and she is par
ticularly fond of Mrs. Anagnos. a
daughter of the late DIR. Howe. She
knows that music is being performed in
the room, because she feels the air vi
brations, and she can also feel the OPP
ening of n door. A shade covers the
place where the eyes once were, but
her features are very mobile and eN-
pressi,e. She retains her br CHIT and
happy ways, and she enjoys her work
of supervising the fine sewing of the in
sttution.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-24

Tie title of Mr.. Bunnel' novel, which
is to begin with the first number of
Scribner' Magazine, viii be The Story
of a New Yo X House. The scene of
the opening chapters is laid in New
York in the early part of the century,
the life and appearance of the New
York of that day forming an effective
background for the movement of tn
story.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-24

Mrs. John Bigelow has sent to Queen
Victoria Il volume of American poems
on her majesty's accession, coronation,
and marriage. At the dates these
events took place the poems were pub
lished in american newspapers and
magazines, and Mrs. Bigelow has de-
voted much time to the collection of
them. The queen sent her grateful ac
knowlcdgment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-24

Miss Jennie Collins. who is now at
the head of 'Boiiin's Bower, one of the
most notable charities of Boston, { the
assistance of young girls, was fifteen
years ago poor seamstress, who had
to fight hard to keep body and soul to.
gcther,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-24

A national tariff association is being
formed among the workingmen of the
country, and thousands of clubs will be
in existence in 1888 Organizations
will be perfected in Tenne see, Georgia
Alabama. the two Virginias and all the
northern states. The organization does
not antagonize the industrial or protec-
tive leagues now i'm existence.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-24

A soldier at Miles City Mont, con-
fes>ed that he stole a lot of clothes. bill
lard balls bar-room fixtures that he
might be sent to Jail where he was
sure that he would be happier than at
Fort Kcogh. where he was stationed
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-24

Russia and Australia have both been
shipping much less wheat this year
than in 1885, and the European demand
is greater than last year. These facts
afford something of solid foundation
for the improved tone of the wheat
market in the United States.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-24

That Scribner's Magazine is likely to
be a success in Englan ;, as well as here
is abundantly proved by the fact that
Freder OK Warnc 81 Co., 0, London
who are to act as the agents for the sale
of the magazine in Great Britain. have
bought outright 10000 copies of the
new magazine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-24

When the legislature shall have set
tied down to business, let them not for
get to make some provision for the
number of weak-minded children who,
by reason of their IN sfortune, are de
barred from the privileges and enjoy
ments of the home at Coldwater, and
who are now scattered in the county
houses of the state No other class Of
our dependent population have been so
much neglected, and common humanity
requires that as state we do all in our
power to make the burden of their mis-
fortune as lightly as possible.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-24

The Hew Astronomy papers, by
Prof S. p Langley, of Allegheny Uni
versity, which were printed some time
ago in the Century, will be supple
mented ~ Sc eral additional papers by
the same author. The first of these, on
Comets and Meteors, will appear in
the January Century, with nine striking
Illustrations
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-24

One Of the premiums awarded at a Maine
fair last week was for a painted toadstool.
Can aesthetics any further goi--Leris,oa yoar.
Nj
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-24

\ Rochester clergyman says that
Satan invented the toboggan t. lure in
nocent souls to destruction. We've
seen great many people having lots
to do with the old-fashioncd hand-sled
and winters hill side, and outside of
few bumps and bruises. when the
load was upset, old Satan didn't seem
to have anything to do around there.
We can't sec why he should have with
the toboggan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-12-24

The article in the January number of
Scribner Magazine, on Our Defence
less Coasts. by Captain f. n Greene,
is noticeable rs containing the first clear
statcmeat of the plans favored by the
best engineers for certifying New York
Harbor. While there has been a great
abundance of destructive critical writing
on the subject, no definite idea has be-
fore this been given to the public as to
what it has been proposed to substitute
for the existing so called Notifications.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09
Musical Convention.

The Wilkins Concert and Conveu-
ton Company viii give free vocal
concert in the Congregational church
next Thursday night We hope all the
musical people viii attend this concert.
Fathers and mothers should not fail to
lend their influence in a matter so dear
to everyone, for the object OF free con
cert is to form a class for a five days
musical convention. Do not let it be
said that Lancaster is behind in work
so much needed The following is an
idea of the work to be done in this con-
vention. Prof. Wilkins and his COM
panY propose to teach a course of ff-
teen lessons and give each of their pu-
pills two books (worth 81 for the small
amount of 81. The convention will be-
gin the next morning after the concert
at O'Clock. At this time they will
teach the theory of notation and har-
mony. At 3P. NJ. they VIII teach an
other class and put in practice thst
which had been taken up in the morn
ing. The evening class will begin at
s o'clock and win be the more advanced
work. At this time there will be lee
lures on Voice Culture, Musical Elocu-
ton, Breathing, etc, and should not be
missed by any musician. Again we
say, give this company hearty well
come and a good class.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09

The rain that came % Specht's Ferry
did not come to this town.
Miss Mary Snyder has returned home,
after having spent few pleasant days
in Dubuque.
Miss Nell Kinney has been engaged
to teach the intermediate department
of the school here, and Miss Mabel
Seaton in the Primary.
Miss Emma Hail, who has been
teaching in Breda, Iowa, for more than
a year, is now home on visit.
Mr., and Mrs. d. Banfill, of De Flu
MAX Springs, Florida, are visiting old
friends in Potosi.
There will be pound sociable held
at the residence of Mr. Geo. H. Lewis,
next Thursday evening. The proceeds
will 60 TO the benefit of the Congrega-
tional church.
Last Friday the friends of ID. l..
Greene surprised that gentleman with u
birthday remembrance. The cornet
band hOnored the occasion with fine
music. 1t will not do to tell Dams age,
for he is as modest about such things as
most of maidens are
The teachers institute and examina-
ton is in progress at Potosi now. There
are So names enrolled in attendance
upon the institute and 40 at the exam
ination. County Superintendent Harper
is assisted by Prof. c. III. Nye, of Platte
vile, and Miss Eta Carl, of East Troy.
A more extended notice will be given In
next Thursdays HERALD.
Fetus Wackershauser was drowned in
Grant River on Sunday, August L. while
bathing near the Platte Ferry. His
body was not recovered until it had re-
manned in the water about twenty-four
hours. His age was ID years. His
father is at present town clerk of the
town of Paris. Young Wackershauser
was young man well liked by his com
panions and his untimely death is de-
plored by many friends,
/ The Cornet Band boys will not take
their up-river trip to st. Paul this
month, owing to the low stage of water.
Most of the largest boats have been
drawn off and unless the river rises they
will not be put on again this summer.
CHIMNEY Rock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09
FireSi

1t seems to me as though this drouth
is becoming serious thing. The sur
face of the ground is becoming like q
finder. In places, the least touch of
fire would set the surrounding country
ablaze. 1t would seem as if every per-
son ought to consider himself a special
committee to guard against fires in so
dangerous time. And yet there are
those who are going about the fields
shooting off guns, and people have had
to watch them and put out the fire after
them. Aud men 60 about with lighted
pipes hanging to their jaws and swag-
gering cigars, without any apparent
thought of danger. 1t is near the time
when the law will let loose chicken
hunters, and it is to be hoped that they
will.feel the restraint of higher law.
w. A. GRAHAM.
Mt. Ida, August Z, 1886,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09
Old Sellers Meeting.

A reunion of the old settlers of Grant
County will be held at the court house
in the city of Lancaster, on Saturday.
August %, 1886, commencing as early
after one o'clock p. m. as possible. We
especially invite all. both ladies and
gentlemen. who settled in this county
prior to January l, 1856. to attend the
meeting and become full members of
the society. All the newspapers pub
hshed in Grant County are invited TO
publish this notice until August %, 1856.
JOHN II. RoUNTREE,
President of the Association.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09

a SEVERE ACCIDENT Mrs. John
Wright. Sr., met with severe acct
dent last Friday night. She had been
feeling unwell tor several days, and on
retiring Friday evening was still feeling
ILL., She had occasion to get up about
half-past two o clock Saturday morning
While at the top of the back stairs she
went into swoon and fell DOVE the
stairs to the floor below. severely
wrenching her right limb. fracturiug
her left arm at the wrist and was con-
siderably bruised otherwise, She was
assisted TO her bed and DR.. Barber
called. 1t is hoped that she may soon
be around again no worse for the un-
fortunate accident
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09

A CLOSE CALL. yesterday afternoon
Lancaster came near having one of the
worst CONGREGATIONS in her history. The
Wagner House barn and yard occupies
the space in the rear of the hotel and
Woolstenholme building, the entrance
to the barn being by the lane between
the Woolstenholme building and John
Schreiner'S store. About FIVE o'clock
Willie Wagner noticed smoke and fire
issuing from the corner of the yard i'm i.
mediately behind Woolstenholme build
ing. He went 10 the spot and with a
piece of old tin tubing pounded it out
and went away. A few minutes later
he saw the fire blaze up high and the
fence burning. He quickly informed
his father. who with his hired man
hurried to the scene with pals of
water and promptly extinguished it,
How the fire could have originated is Il
mystery. The place where it started is
full of rubbish, and to the left is an
open wood-shed and in one place is a
spot burned which has the appearance
OF fresh wood ashes having been re-
Gently deposited there, from which the
theory is advanced that spark blew
and ignited the other material. This
Is as close call to big fire as Lancas-
ter has had in many years. The build
ings are all close together and connect
ed, and the protracted dry weather
made them rs ignitable as a finder box.
The throwing of wood-aShes promis-
| cuously about at such a time is almost
culpable negligence, and except for
timely aid must have resulted in this
case very disastrously
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09

AN ELOPEMENT AT BELMONT. - Mrs
Mollie Law, of Belmont, had for some
time been receiving attentions from a
young widower, Mr.. Lou. Mappes, who
made his home with his parents at the
st. Charles Hotel in that village. The
ladY's parents objected to the match.
A little after midnight last Wednesday
night, in accordance with preconcerted
plans, the lover procured a ladder and
stealthily took his sweetheart from her
parents home. They proceeded to the
st. Charles Hotel, where Squire Ohm
stead made them man anu wife. They
drove at once to Elmo, where they took
the train for Galena, on their way TO
Silverton, Colo, where Mr.. Mappes has
a situation. The interest in the case is
greatly enhanced by the fact that the
bride is the divorced wife of DR.. A. II.
Law, and was defendant in a divorce
suit which created quite sensation
about five years ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09

A Paris correspondent who had the
good fortune to get glimpse of the
baby king OF Spain recently, gives the
following description of that important
parsonage: Alfonso XIII, presents a
splendid shape and possesses a robust
constitution and a healthy color. The
head Is well proportioned The hair is
long, silky, and blonde in color: the
face round; the forehead broad and
bare; the eyes large and black, very
wide open and sparkling; and the nose
and mouth little pronounced, but no.
devoid of proportion. The infant. taken
altogether reveal - an excellent temper
and great intensity of life
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09
STAGE ROUTES.

LANCASTER & FAYETTEVILLE STAGE.
(Daily)
4EAVEs Lancaster at p, m. and Arrives at
Platteylle at p. N.
LEAVES Platteyille at a. m. and Arrives at Ian
caster at l. IN. ). Il. GREEN, Prop.
LANCASTER s. SPECHT'S FERRY STAGE.
(Daily)
LEAVES Lancaster at a. IN. and Arrives az
Specht's Ferry at IL m,
LEAVES Specht's Ferry at p. IN. and Arrives at
Lancaster az p. IN. GREEN Bros, Props.
LANCASTER & BURTON STAGE.
LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at s "a. m, and Arrives at Burton at
I'm
LEAVES Burton at I 80 p. m. on same days and
Arrives at Lancaster at $3.50 p. m.
S. r. GREEN, Prop.
LANCASTER. BEETOWN s. BLOOMINGTON
STAGE.
LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday. Thursday and
and Saturday at Z a. m. ard Arrives at Bloom
ington az II m.
LEAVES Bloomington at p. N. on same days
and Arrives at Lancaster ut p. m.
S. JOHNSON, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09
LANCASTER & BURTON STAGE.
5Fown and County NeW$.

UNCLE TOMS CABIN. Uncle Toms
CABIN was played at Hyde's Hall Satur
day evening to full house they rem
dered the play fairly well, considering
the size Of their troupe, which was not
as large as it should have been.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09

LIME BROKEN Henry Temple,
whose home is at Benton, while work
ing on the Chicago & Northwestern h. R.
bridge near Wehrle, Friday afternoon,
had a leg broken by stick of timber
which he was carrying across the
bridge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09

THROWN FROM A LOAD OF Oars
Thomas Birkett. eldest son of james
Birkett Hazel Green. was severely in
jured last Wednesday by beng thrown
from a load of cas-. DR.. Jenckes, Of
Hazel Green, attended him and he is
now reported doing well.
NEW ORGAN.-One Of the Burdette 5
celebrated large combination organs
win be placed in the Congregational
church OF this city this week. 1t is a
handsome instrument, Of fine tone and
great power, and was purchased
through August Michaelis's agency.
The organ now in use will be removed
to the social room for use in prayer and
social meetings.
TOBACCO CRoP.-The effect of the
protracted drouth is severely felt by the
tobacco-growers. The light rains we
have had nave afforded but little relief.
In some of the early fields which have
been topped, the growth is generally
light, with an inclination to spindle. In
the later fields the plants have been
barely kept alive and made little or no
progress in growth. The Wisconsin
I0baeco reporter from average reports
states that the crop for the present year
will be only 49, of that of year ago.
OBITUARY.-M Della Greenhalgh
died at her home in Clifton Thursday,
July 20, aged 81 years She was ma
tive of Knox County, Indiana, and came
to Grant County when Y years old and
has since resided here. When 16 years
old she was married to Friedrich Marc,
who enlisted in Co. Z. oath Wis, and
died in 1868 on a steamboat on the
Mississippi River, while in the service
of the United States, leaving her a wild
ow with seven small children, six of
whom are now living, Seventeen years
ago she was married to Enis Green
halgh, by whom she had two children,
both of whom are living. In early years
she was a member of the Nj. +. church
bat in later years joined the Advent
church. Rev. j. Steele, of the NJ. L.
church, conducted her funeral
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09

A FINE HORSE SOLD DR. w T.
Hurd, of Boscobel, last Thursday took
to Madison his four-yearold Bashaw
mare, which he sold to Mr. n b. Van
Slyke, of the capital city, for nice
sum. The mare is said to be very
promising one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09

One hundred and fifty thousand new
subscribers have applied for the new
bonds issued by the Panama Canal
Company.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09

Congressman have generally left
Washington. A few remain to look
after offices for their constituents, but
the President gives them small comfort.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09

THE LAST SPIKE.-The last spike on
the Chicago, Burlington & Northern
Railroad was driven at six clock on
Friday evening, near Prairie du Chen.
The track-laying is now complete from
Oregon to st. Paul. and gives the road
an unbroken line from St Louis to St
Paul. 1t will be several weeks before
the line will be ballasted and the track
placed in condition to run trains
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09

SHOWERS. refreshing shower fell
Thursday afternoon, also another one
early Friday morning Small favors
are thankfully received but much
more rain is needed before the drouth is
really broken. The ground is baked to
the depth of two feet and more. The
recent showers could not have pene-
trated to depth of more than two OF
three inches. Two days of steady rain
are needed to be of any great benefit to
corn and other crops.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09

WRESTLING MATCH A wrestling
match will take place at the Fair
Grounds in this city at O'Clock p. m.
Friday, August Is, between Matsada
Sorakichi, the world-renowned Japanese
wrestler, and Daniel Hewitt, the cham
pion Fennimore heavyweight wrestler
The style will be catch-as- catch can
and Cornish style, the last three in five
falls to winner. The stakes are 800 n
side and entire gate receipts.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-09
POtOSi.

Mt. Ida, August Z, 1886.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1886-02-21
RkkstIlEs.

II &. Mefdriek, Mr.. Mckenzie, b.
Moore aud NJ. Rsdvard will call At W.,
+. 4 Co.'S Express Office they will find
letters awaiting them.
Mr.. John III. Laycock and Miss Annie
Smith will DO married this evening Mt
the 81. 4. parsonage by Rev. Clark ID.
Davis. when they will go TO hsussksep-
log on the corner of Sixth and Seneca
streets.
Portraits of Governor Squire have ap-
pesred In number of Eastern journals.
Notably the Minneapolis Tribtsne. New
York Graphite and Frank Leslie's Weekly.
accompanied with sketches Of his life.
Many other papers have sditos,ally
commended him. and at least one mas
mentioned him in connection with the
Presidency.
The Tacoma Ledger is undoubtedly
mistaken about the mail not being car
ried to- Seattle by rail from that place
hsreafter The Post Ofiice Department
certainly ordered the service so per
formed, and unless the order has been
oountermsnded it will be performed.
The arrangement has been made for
the mail car To come through. aud IL Is
expected To make its first rau on the
night OF February 25th.
The latest map OF the Union Pacific
Company gives marked prominence to
Seattle, printing its name IN big letters,
making u the terminus OF the railroad
from Portland, and locating and esr-
tally bnIldirg a line across the Cascade
Mountains By way OF Suoqaslmie Pass.
THIS city IL evidently kept in view by
the Union Pacific management, Who
never neglect an opportunity TO mani
fest their good feeling towards IL.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1886-02-21
CnURCH NorrCEA


First Baptist Church. Fourth street.
near james. Rev. ID. J. Pierce pastor. r.
Services Ut II a. m. and 7 .. "a. Prayer
meeting at 9 y, m. Subject OF morning
discourse. Return to me and l viii re
turn 10 you. evening lecture Bibe In
Hatnce on Civilization All are vel
come. Seats tree and ushers In attend
Ancr.
Lake Union Baptist Missioa- tsopm.
VIII be addressed By Rev u J. Pissee.
TriAi,y Parish. Dean Watson. rector.
Church on Third street. opposite Court
HOUSE. sunday school 10 q. IN divine
services. ii.iSa- m. and p. m. Bsshsp
Paddock Will officiate. the Rector bxiug
absent. AZ last Soaod.
Hailtown Chapel. Secoas ard Blanc hard
streets. sunday school 81 40 p. IA.
First Methodist Episcopal Church, Sec.
ond street. near ColumhIa, Rev. J. n.
hcaiscr. pastor.-Servics 81 II a m. today
conGucicd b. ksy. u. e.. LeSoard, who
wili administer the sacrament Of the
issdis supgor. oasrterly love feast at 10
a IN. The pastor VIII preach at .. N.
Young peoples meeting al p. M The
seats 81 this church are fee and all are
coriiAily Invited TO attend.
Young Meas ChrtstiAn Association.
eeree- 2 ont and Marion streets Meet
lax 81 p. ~ - which al are snuSs cor
dtaily invited. especially strangerS young
uten sud singers. Rev. II l.. Hates WITH
conduct the salvscez sodSy.