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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19
CIiftOn's Candidate.

Editor Grant County Herald:
Ii has been circulated in distant parts
OF the county where Mr.. w. A. John.
son is not known, and who is a candi.
date for the Office of Clerk of the Circuit
Court before the Republican county
convention, is incompetent to fill that
office. MIR. johnson is thorough
scholar, graduate of the high school,
has had a first grade certificate as
teacher. is a splendid penman. and in
every respect capable to fill that posi-.
ton. He is a native of Ohio and has
taught school in that state and in Wis
consin in his early days, with great
credit TO himself and his school. Al
present he is the town clerk of this
town, Clifton, and he is the best town
clerk we have ever had. and that is
saying a great deal. Hoping you will
publish this, as | write it, to set MIR.
johnson right before the people.
THOMAS WATSON.
Clifton. August II. 1886.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19
Personal.

County Clerk G. w. Hill was in town
this week
Miss May Strong. of Livingston, is in
town visiting friends.
Chas. Felker, of GAINESVILLE, was in
town on business Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John May, of Elmo,
spent Tuesday in town.
r. A. Watkins. attorney of Lancas.
ter, was in our city Tuesday.
Chas. Huntington, banker from Elk
Grove. was in town Saturday.
DIR. Terrill and his wife, of George.
town, were in the city Saturday.
John Weir, of Big Patch. was in town
on business last Saturday.
Will Butler, of Warren, is in town,
visiting at his fathers home.
The Misses Katie and Dell Seeley, of
Elk Grove. visited friends here Monday.
J. II. Gribble, of Milwaukee, was in
town Tuesday on commercial business.
John Carpenter, one of the wealthiest
farmers of Rewey, was in our city
Tuesday.
Miss Julia McNett, of Elk Grove, is
in town, visiting her aunt, Mrs. Anna
McNett
t. A. Robbins, of Washington, ID. c.,
is visiting at the residence of his father.
Hon. II. Robbins, of this city.
Fisher Palmer, representing Hib.
bard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co, of Chi
cago, was in town this week.
Mrs. III. ID. Roberts left Wednesday
evening for New York state, where she
will spend some time with relatives.
j. Nj. Washburn, who has position
in Warren, spent few days at his home
here this week.
JEFF Crawford, of Hazel Green, was
in town Saturday in company with his
brother-in-law, Mr.. Jennings, of Pitts
burg.
Misses May Spafford, Gertie Buck.
Flo Beck. Mamie Beck and Maggie
Roberts, went to Mineral Point Tuesday
10 visit friends.
Rev. j. NJ. Cleary, of Kenosha, passed
through town Monday on his way to
Sinsinawa Mound. where he went 10
visit the college.
Miss Jennie Roden Dough, who has
eeen visiting friends in Lafayette Coun-
ty the last few weeks, returned to her
home IN this city Saturday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

business had not been brought up yet,
Bulls Eye Henry's motion was out Of
order.
Pewter Fawcett then proposed that q
committee composed of two brethren
be appointed to wait upon the unfinish-
ed business. Yard Stick Schambo rose
up and said that he was in favor of
doing everything according to rule, and
advised that thev name their society or
commission. Dynamite McGranahan
was of like opinion. Shakespeare
Gardner spoke in favor of adopting
some name. and ended by quoting some
OF bis poetry in support of his position.
Salvation Murphy said that it would
then be the pleasure of the meeting to
adopt name and asked the brethren to
suggest Railroad Smith proposed that
1t be called the modern order of ancient
irrigators. This brought Shelled Corn
Patterson to his feet. mo Northwestern
man." said he, evil allow his name TO
be mixed up with society OF ancient
irrigators. We are modern in every.
thing and | protest against adopting
such name" Peanut Baker thought
that Cheese Company" would be a
good name for them. Shelled Corn
Patterson was seen To reach for his
handkerchief, which he hurriedly APP
Piled TO his nose. General Bolte called
attention to Shelled Corn Patterson,
who was trembling in one corner of the
room. The Chair asked him to explain
his position. He said that the mention
of cheese always made him nervous
and hoped thai if they had any consid-
GRAFTON for an old mans sensibilities
they would not adopt Peanut Bakers
suggestion.
TO be Continued.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19
Lying in Bed.

IL is often question among people
who are unacquainted with the anatomy
and physiology of man whether lying
with the head exalted or even with the
body. is most wholesome. Those who
consult their own ease on the poin,
argue in favor of that which they prefer.
Now. although many delight in bolster
ing up their heads at night, and sleep
soundly without injury, It is neverthe-
less a dangerous habit The vessels
through which blood passes from the
heart to the head. are always lessened
in the cavities when the head is resting
in bed higher than the body; therefore,
in all diseases attended with fever, the
head should be pretty near on a level
with the body; and people ought to ac-
custom themselves to sleep in this posi-
ton to avoid danger.-Halps Journal
Of Health.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19
CITY AND VICINITY HRIEFs.

Wyne ~ Co. received II big invoice of
school supplies for the fall trade a few
days ago.
Quite number of our people have
gone out to Bethel Grove, 20 stay dur
ing the great camp-meetiag.
Benson & Fawcett lost valuable
horse last week with lockjaw. 1t was
caused by a bruised heel.
Hooper's soda fountain continues to
quench the thirst of our dry citizens,
with the most delicious drink ever sold
in our city
A big party of folks from Platteville
went down 10 the Platte River Tuesday.
on fishing expedition. They took
tents along and will camp out for few
days.
Ed. Davis, who has been in Dubuque
for some time, returned to Platteville
last week to work in Sam nj. Jones'
shop. Mr.. Jones has been quite sick,
but is slowly improving.
Our old friend, Hugh Perry the black
smith, who went to Wales some time
ago on a visit, returned to his home
here last week. From reports he must
have had very enjoyable time.
1t is reported that d woman was
badly injured in cutting affray at
Benton last Saturday. The cutting was
done by her husband from whom she
had been separated for some time.
People going down Main Street in
variably stop and admire the handsome
display of hardware in Bayley & Co. s
show windows. Bayley & Co. are an
enterprising firm and never allow any
firm to head them off, even in the mat.
ter of displaying goods.
Last Saturday evening Mrs. FL. III.
Rountree gave very pleasant lawn
party to some of her little friends n;
the Rountree residence. Quite crowd
of little folks were present and to say
that they had merry time would be to
state il mildly.
Last Sunday night we had a splendid
shower of rain. 1t was the heaviest
shower that we have had for over three
months. We will have plenty after
awhile. The weather is /. little bit new
at the rain business, and it will take
some time for IL to get down to business
in right good shape.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Jessie
Butler, daughter of Alex. Butler, Esq,
of this city, was married to Fisher
Palmer. travelling salesman of Hubbard,
Spencer. Bartlett 81 CO., of Chicago.
The ceremony was performed in the
Methodist Church, by Rev. Bert Wheel
er and was attended by large circle of
friends of the contracting parties.
The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railroad will run an excursion train
from this city TO the Bethel GROVE camp
meeting next Sunday, in order to ac-
commodate people who wish to attend
the services. A train will leave here at
8 O'Clock and arrive at the grounds in
time for the morning service and will
return here at 1890. 1t will leave here
again at 80 in the afternoon and re-
turn at z O'Clock. Round trip tickets
90 cents. This will give our citizens n
line opportunity To attend either the
morning or afternoon services, or both.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19
Commercial Intelligence.
OUR CHICAGO MARKET REP0RT

CHICAGO, August, Is, 1886.
This week opened with the leading
grain markets quite animated. In
wheat to-day business makes good
showing, and. although the feeling is
somewhat unsettled, prices are stronger
and in favor of holders. Foreign mar
kets are firmer. The export movement
East continues lively. Corn, in SYM
pathy with wheat, is higher with light
receipts. Oats, owing to slack demand
and continued light receipts, are dull.
Rye and barley dull and easy. Dairy
products are higher. Green stuffs of
all kind are in liberal supply and sell
at low prices. Cattle are active and
about l0c higher than last week. The
export demand is active. Hogs are ac-
tive with good demand, but owing to
the very poor quality of animals prices
are &c lower. The United States raises
45,0O0,000 hogs annually more than
any other country The price of sheep
is steady with excellent demand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19
THE SLIPPERY ELM CLUB HOLDS
ITS FIRST MEETING,

Our readers perhaps remember that
the HERALD made mention some time
ago of a new society that has recently
been organized in town, and that des-
cription of it would be given some time
IN the near future. That suspicious
time having arrived. we present below
an accurate report of the first meeting
of the Platteville Slippery Elm Club,
taken by our stenographer who was on
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19
Clifton. August II. 1886.
News Notes.

j. 2. Olive, cattleman. was killed
by a cowboy at Trail City, Col, Mon.
day. Olive is the man who. some years
ago, as Sheriff of Nebraska county,
burned horse thief at the stake.
Gen. VIM. B. Hazen, chief signal off,
Ger, has left Washington on an inspec-
ton tour He will go as far west as
California, and will return by way of
the Isthmus of Panama.
Five miners at Scotthaven, Pa, after
strike of several months, resumed
work last Saturday ut the operators
terms. They struck for cents per ton
advance and check weighman.
Sixteen hundred dollars has been
raised toward the prizes to be given in
the yacht races proposed to be held at
Newport, K. l., next month. The Gal
alta will be invited to participate.
A flowing spring of petroleum. of
fine quality. has been discovered at Fer
rand, Auvergne, France the first
petroleum discovery 10 that country.
,r uI, nsAHNI,0 49,.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

PROHIBITION. Rev d. e. Talbot, of
Elroy, Wis, will address the citizens of
Wehrle on Prohibition, Saturday even
ing, August %. Also at Fennimore in
the Herman Nelson school-house, Mon
day evening, August 30, on the same
subject.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

BLAKE's PRAIRIE FAIR.-We have re-
ceived the premium list of the Blake's
Prairie Agricultural Society. Their
annual fair will occur at Bloomington,
Thursday and Friday, September Is
and II.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

Hotel clerk Ito farmer) VIII you
register. pleaseP Farmer-Will I do
what3 Clerk-Register; sign your name
in this book. Farmer-Not much,
young Teller. Ye don't git me to sign
my name on no paper. I've ben beat
oncet, and that's 'nough.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

ST. JOHN COMING. - Ex-Governor
John p. St. John, of Kansas, late Pro-
hibtion candidate for President, will
speak in this city Saturday, September
Is. 1886. He will deliver only ten
speeches in Wisconsin this fall.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

MUSICAL CoNvENrIoN.-Pro
Bailey's musical convention, which has
been in session in this city during the
last few days, is drawing to a close.
1t will end this evening with closing
rehearsal at the Congregational Church,
which will be participated in by about
fifty voices who have been taking the
course. The public is cordially invited.
Admission Is cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

In the third and final match between
the English and Australian cricketers at
London, the former won by an inning
and 217 runs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

New BELL.--The sisters of the Dom
inican order at Sinsinawa Mound have
ordered new 1,700-pound bell of Nc
Shane IL Co.. Baltimore.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19
EsTATE- ANN THOMPSON, Deceased.

II. 1T u INN HV"FsVN, UGGNhstu.
State of Wisconsin, County Court OF Grant
County-ln Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular term
of the County Court. to be held in aud for said
County, at the Court House in the city Of Ian.
caster, in said County, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER. A. d. 1856.
the following matter will be heard and consid
cred:
The application of T. D. Maggie. TO admit 10
admit to probate the last will and testament of
Ann Thompson, late OF the town OF Patch Grove,
in said county, deceased.
BY order Of the Court
GEO. b. CARTER County Judge
Dated August 4. 1886 23w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

STATIONS ON THE c., b. & N.-The
following are the stations on the Chi
cage, Burlington Il Northern Railroad
and their distance from st. Paul. 1t is
worth cutting out and FASTING up for
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

A New WRINKLE. - The government
is about to issue letter sheet, gummed
with mucilage at the proper point, aud
SO arranged as to fold readily in such
form ms was common before envelopes
were introduced. 1t is to be used with
envelope and will be post-stamped.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

New LIBRARY CASE AND DEsK.-A
handsome new library case and writing
desk, manufactured by Mr.. w. Barlow
for the M. E. Sunday school, was placed
in the church TODAY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

GLEE CLUB CoMING.-The Lawrence
University Glee Club will give con-
cert in Hyde's Hall. Monday evening.
August 80. While here the club will
be the guests of Ellsworth Mckinney,
who is fellow student with them in
the University. Mr.. Mckinney showed
us press notices that wherever the club
has been they have given great salts
faction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

BROKE A RIB.-James Richardson
of Elmdale, fell from horse yesterday
and broke one OF his ribs. DR. Hart
ford, of Beetown, was called to attend
him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

NOTICE. - All persons having ac-
counts with Misses Reynolds & Goble
will oblige them by settling before the
first of September. 24w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

SPECIAL ELECTION. "A special cleo
ton will be held a. Fennimore, Friday.
August 20. to choose village president
in place of Gottlieb Wehrle, deceased.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

William Gray, the Treasurer of the
Atlantic Mills Company, confesses that
the charges against him are true, and
that he has embezzled over half a mil.
lion dollars. The bulk of his plumber
has been invested in building operations
in Roxbury.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

DELEGATES TO THE |. o. G.. +. DIS
TRICT LODGE. Il. A. Watkins.
Stephen Vivian, c. l. Harper. Rev.
X. PengiIly and Miss Dora Watkins
were on Tuesday evening elected dele
gates from the Lancaster Good Tenn
plars Lodge to the District Lodge,
which will meet NJ Boscobel "Wednesday.
August %.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19
Dated August 3, 1886.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

IL -
State of Wisconsin, County Court OF Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the regnlarterm
OF the County Court TO be held in aud for said
County. at the Court House in the CITY of Lnn
caster, in said County, on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER. A. u. 1886.
the following matter will be heard and considered
The application of Herman Grimm for the set /.
Element and allowance of his final account as adj
ministrator of said estate, and for the assign
ment of the residue
By order of the Conrt
GEO. b. CARTER County Judge.
Dated July 20, 1856 23w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

WILL VISIT BLooMINGToN.-Dr Jno.
II. Reed, of Odgers & Reed, will be in
Bloomington Wednesday, Thursday and
until noon of Friday, next week, to do
dental work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19
'Eown and County News.

RACEs.-At Fair Grounds next Thurs
day and Friday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

OBITUARY.-Miss Hattie Cole, the
twelve-year old daughter of Rev. and
Mrs. L. w. Cole, died August 8, at
DeSoto, Missouri. of typhoid fever
She was girl OF great promise. and
by her winsome ways and amiability
won many friends Mr.. Cole was until
this spring pastor ofthe Congregational
church in Boscobel, and his many
friends and acquaintance throughout
the county will learn of this bereave-
ment with sincere regret.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

IHE THIRD DISTRICT DEMOCRATS. -
The members of the Third District Dem
ocratic committee met Mt Darlington
Monday to arrange for the fall CONVEX
ton. All the members of the COM
mittee were present. 1t was decided to
hold the convention to nominate a can
didate at Darlington September %.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

The session of the Grand Lodge.
Order of the Sons of st. George, opened
a; Buffalo Tuesday. About two hum
dred delegates are present, representing
nearly every state in the Union.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

CHICKEN SHOOTING. Trout fishing
was officially declared "olf" on Sunday
the'15th inst. by the expiration of the
time prescribed by the law. Chicken
shooting begins when trout-ishing ends.
Already some of our local sports have
been out making the feathers fly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19
LANCASTER & BURTON STAGE.

LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at 8 a. m. and Arrives at Bur. on at
IL m.
LEAVES Burton at 40 p. m. on same days and
Arrives at Lancaster at $50 p. m.
s. r. GREEN. Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

lows:
| CHAPTER 211.
AN ACT relating to the exercise Of the right of
suffrage Of women upon school matters.
The people OF the state of Wisconsin, represented
| in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section /. Every woman who is a citizen Of
this state, OF the age of twenty years or up
wards except paupers, persons under guardian
snip. and persons otherwise excluded by section
2, OF article Of the Constitution of wisconsin,
who has resided within the state one year and in
the election district where she offers to vote ten
| days next preceding any election pertaining to
school matters shall have right to vote at such
| election.
Section 2. At the general election TO be held
on the Tuesday next succeeding the first Monday
In November, A. ID. 1886. at all the usual places
OF holding elections in this state for the election
OF all officers required by law then to be elected
the question whether this act shall go into effect
or IN any manner be in force, shall be submitted
to the people, and il the same shall be approved
OF by majority OF all the votes cast on that sub
lect, II snail go into effect and be force from
and after the date of said election otherwise IL
shall not go into effect or 10 any manner be in
force.
Section 3. The votes cast upon the subject
speclhed In the last preceding section shall be bv
separate ballot, and shall have written or printed
or partly written and partly printed on each of
them the words. For Woman Suffrage in School
Matters, which words shall indicate the vote Of
the eiector for or against the approval of this
act; and the ballots so cast shall be canvassed
onu icbuIheu ~ tue same manner as the votes
cast Tor state officers are required by law to be
canyassed. and the Secretary Of State shall i'm
mehlately on the completion of said canvass. pub
lieh statement of the result thereof In some
newspaper printed at the seat of government
and shall communicate the to the next
legislature at the commencement Of its session.
force from and after its passage and publication.
Approved April l. 1885.
Given under my hand and official seal at Lam
caster, In said Grant County, this 10th day OF
August, A. ID. 1885.
IL; G. W. HILL, County Clerk,
@std Grant County Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

Twenty-one bodies have been taken
from the Lancashire (England) colliery
where the explosion occurred Friday.
The total number killed was thirty-six.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-08-19

from the HERALD Office last week for
general distribution by the Grant County
Agricultural Society. The bill is a
unique one and will not fail to attract
attention anywhere. The HERALD's
facilities are not surpassed by any print
ing office in these parts, and this bill is
fully up to the high standard of excel
lence of the many others we have printed
this spring and summer. Let everybody
attend the Grant County Fair next month
and bring some product to compete for
the liberal premiums offered.
A PUGILIsTIC AFFAIR.-Mrs. Martha
Wilkinson, n widow, owns farm near
Georgetown, which she rented to John
Rundell. A disagreement arose be-
tween them concerning the contract,
and Mrs. Wilkinson served writ of
ejectment upon her tenant last Satur-
day, while Rundell and his wife Mary
were at work in the field. This was
resented with blows. Rundell and his
wife attacking their landlady savagely.
On Monday Mrs. Wilkinson had a war;
rant issued for the arrest of her pug
nacious tenants. Deputy Sheriff David
son served it and brought them before
Justice Peck, of Platteville, to give an
account of their conduct. Mrs. Run
dell was found guilty and fined 81 and
costs, and in default Of payment was
brought TO Lancaster to board it out in
the county Jail. Rundell's trial was
announced to take place Wednesday,
but the result of it is not yet ascer-
tanned.
A shocking accident happened near
Brady's p. o., Richland County, last
Wednesday. 1t seems that Mr.. Michael
Hernon and a boy residing with the
family, left early in the morning to help
thresh at neighbours about II miles
distant. When returning home in the
evening they discovered the dead body
of Mrs. Hernon lying in the creek which
ran through cornfield. The body was
lying covered with water, while the feet
were on the bank. On examination it
was found that one leg was broken in
in two places and one arm broken, while
the whole body was covered with bruises,
and it was at once surmised that the lady
had met her death in an encounter with
n ferocious bull, who with other cattle
got into the corn-field, from which she
probably endeavored to drive them
Mrs. Hernon's fate was sad and cruel
one, and the grief-stricken husband has
the sympathy of his many friends. Dial.
CARE FOR ANIMALS. A circular from
the American Humane Association APP
peals for kind care for animals during
the hot weather. Among other matters
urged the Importance of providing an
abundant supply of fresh pure water.
Think, reader says the address, chow
yCh ttiO ny dtlHh Vi COOl
water on hot day. The lower animals
are equally in need of the means of
quenching thirst" 1t is reasonably and
justly urged that every city, village
and country town should be literally
supplied with drinking places for ami
mails, and they should be so constructed
that even the smallest dogs can drink
from them. No gift to a people confers
a greater pleasure than fountain, and
that person who turns aside stream
from the field and gives Il watering
trough to the roadside. or provides a
fountain at which man and beast can
drink pure water, is truly public bene-
factor
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