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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11
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Geological Conditions of North
America.

The geological history of North Amer
lea, like that of Europe, indicates that
from very remote period there have
been changes of climate; ancient periods
of cold as well as of warmth 1t is
urged that these are due not so much to
variations in the supply of heat from the
sun, or to changes, secular or periodic,
in the relative position of the earth as to
geographical alterations on its surface.
archaeological and biological evidence
has next to be considered. This also, on
the whole, is favorable to the view al
ready expressed. Recent investigations
tend to show that to the majority of
marine animals the greater depths of
the sea are as impossible as the land
itself. Where many species of inverte-
brata are common to the opposite
shores of great ocean, it may be in
ferred that these have made their way
along coast-lines past or present Now,
of the existing molluSka of Europe and
Canada 81 per cent of the shallow wa
ter forms and about 50 per cent of the
deeper sea forms are common, and the
same holds of other marine inverte-
brates. This fact suggests that COM
paratiyely shallow water, and some
times even land, must formerly have
divided the Atlantic from the Arctic
basin. Their separation is no modern
feature, for from the Cambrian age on
ward we find ION the two sides of the
ocean many species of invertebrate ami
mails which were either identical or so
closely allied as to be possibly 'varietaP
forms. In like manner the early plants
of the upper silurian, Devonian, and
carboniferous present many identical
species; but this identity becomes less
marked in the vegetation of the more
modern times" This might be held to
indicate that the European and North
American continents had become more
and more widely separated; but it is
pointed out that the earlier flora con-
sisted mainly of cryptogamous plants,
the spores of which in modern times
have proved capable of transmission
for great distances. Some, indeed,
were actually fitted for flotation. Yet
another argument is advanced from the
biological side: while many plants
and marine invertebrates are common
to the two sides of the Atlantic, it is diff
ferent with land animals, and especially
vertebrates. do not know that any
fossil insects, or land snails, or millipe-
des of Europe and America are specifi-
cally identical, and of the numerous
species of batrachians of the carbonifer-
Gus and reptiles of the mesozole all
seem to be distinct on the two sides.
The same appears to be the case with
the tertiary mammals, until, in the lat
ter stages of that great period, we find
such genera as the horse, the camel,
and the elephant appearing on the two
sides of the Atlantic; but even then the
species seem different, except in the case
of few northern forms Sir W. DGto-
son Before the British association.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11
Fenniuore.

A lively little snow-storm Saturday
afternoon brought forcibly to mind that
the winter season is at hand and that
now is the time to prepare for its pene-
trating blasts. The stove business is
lively and our hardware merchants COR
respondingly happy. The new Spring
or Heaters placed on trial in the High
School building bid fair to give excellent
satisfaction, though a thorough test can
hardly be had until they have passed
through siege of the more extremely
cold weather.
The library scheme organized by w.
II. Deshon is variously criticised, but
all in all can hardly fail to be- benefit
to the place. The selection of books is
excellent and if the enterprise goes no
further than it has the stockholders will
have the benefit of good reading at from
one to two cents volume, which is
certainly cheap enough for so good lit
erature. Warren Wright is librarian by
arrangement with Deshon, and the
books are kept at his residence. An as
ISOLATION will be formed, with rules and
regulations as to usage of the books. and
it is hoped will grow in size and use
fulness.
j. o. Lee, adjuster of the Phenix
Insurance Company, was in town FRI
day and settled with Andy Allen for his
loss by fire last month, insured in that
company through Wilson's agency.
Jas. Tenant has rented Varrelrs
building, vacated some time ago by r.
L. Snowden, and will occupy it as a
residence and restaurant.
Dick Walker has moved into G. d.
Smiths residence. next south of Null
rooney's, and set up housekeeping.
Albert Weber is getting in a hand
some new fire and burglar proof jewell
er's safe from the Hall Safe 81 Lock
Company. We are glad to note the
prosperity he is enjoying-the natural
result of thrift and attention to his busi-
ness.
Mrs. j. NJ. Phelps, of Cuba City, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Billig.
Quarterly meeting services at the M.
f. church are appointed for next Satur-
day and Sunday, Elder Wheeler, of
Platteville, presiding.
A meeting is called at the G. A. Il.
Post room in Weaver's Hall Wednesday
evening Nov. II, for the purpose of
taking measures to organize an en-
campment of "Sons of Veterans. 1t
is estimated that forty or fifty young
men in this locality are eligible to men,
bership and if the enterprise is led off
properly, will be glad to enroll them
selves into such an organization. Sons
of soldiers, sailors and mariners is
years old and upwards can become
members. The e. A. Il. Post ask that
old soldiers as well as the young men
interested, turn out next Wednesday
evening to discuss the matter.
Tom Swart has bought himself the
necessary tools and appliances" rent
ed part of Pedicord's building and pro-
poses to do what he can to save the
''soles'' of the people of this COM
munity. $50
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11
Ministerial Association.

The Platteville District Ministerial
Association met at the M. +. church in
this city on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at p. NJ,
with B. 4. Wheeler, Presiding Elder.
in the chair. ). Sims was elected vice.
president, and j. Steele. secretary.
The opening devotional exercises
were conducted by j. M. Phelps, who
Immediately afterward presented a
paper entitled, Glow can the Ministry
attain the Greatest EfiiciencyP" The
essay was discussed by Messrs. Sims,
Pengilly, Steele and Wheeler. The
meeting then adjourned until o'clock
in the evening, at which time j. Harris
conducted the devotional exercises, and
Mr.. Myers. of Darlington, preached an
able sermon to good sized audience.
Wednesday morning at 9 O'Clock the
ASSOCIATION met and the opening exer-
cises were led by Fl, c. Myers. After
reading and approving the minutes of
the previous meeting, the following
committees were appointed by the
chair:
On Resolutions -Messrs. Phelps, Bick-
ford and Sims.
On Program-R. Pengilly, H. C.
Meyer. j. Steele, B. E. Wheeler. This
committee also to confer with the Ma di-
son District committee as to Joint as
sociation.
On Apportioning Benevolences B.
E. Wheeler, Jas. Sims, r. Pengilly.
BY courtesy of the association, all
persons present were invited to partici-
pate in discussions and criticisms.
Mr.. Myers read paper entitled,
1.-The Past, Present and Future of Sun
day Schools which was excellently
discussed by Revs. Sims, Pengilly and
others.
Mr.. Wheeler's essay on Facilities
for Literary Culture in the M. f.
Church. set forth the merits of the
church's newspapers, colleges, ETC.,
and concluded that these offered facili-
ties for high literary attainments. The
association then adjourned to 1870 P. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
Minutes read and approved. An ar
tiole from the Christian AdUocate was
read stating that the Nj. E. church has
reached the million-dollar line in their
missions. PRAISE God from Whom all
Blessings flow'' was sung with enthus-
iasm. Mr. Bickford's essay, Sabbath
Dissertation, was short and suggestive
of thought. MIR. Sims paper, The
Kind of Pastoral visiting and attention
needed" was discussed by laymen as
well as pastors The essay read by
Mrs. Christina Harris elected great
commentator for clearness of thought
and depth of sentiment, while Mr..
Harris sketch was excellent. MIR.
PeneiEly's theme. 1.-The Kingdom of
Heaven was the last one presented
and held the attention, although the
session had been a lengthy one. The
exercises were interspersed with music
and were very interesting as well as
profitable. Adjourned to meet at7P. NJ.
At the evening session resolutions
were passed thanking the people of
Lancaster for their hospitabIe entertain
ment and P E Wheeler for his able
and genial administration during the
association Mr.. Bickford preached the
concluding sermon in a very impressive
manner, after which the association
adjourned sine die
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11
PLATTEyILLE.
CITY AND VICINITY BRIEFS.


Wyne's book store is receiving some
repairing.
Hon. James V. Holman recently put
new roof between himself and the
weather.
VIM. Bishop is doing some extensive
repairing on his building near the Rock
School.
Tom johnson and Tom Webster, of
Ipswich. were in town Tuesday evening
and took In the concert.
Mrs. Polly Long, who has been sick
for some time, died at her home in this
city Tuesday morning.
Regents Chandler and Walher and
State Superintendent Graham visited
the Normal the first part of the week.
Gen. Lew Wallace gives lecture in
the city hall Friday evening on Turk
ey and the Turks and Life in Palace
and Harem.n
Owing to the continued "shaky' con-
dition of things down south, we have
decided not to take our customary
southern trip this winter.
c. H. Mclean has added very neat
show-window to his store, adding much
to its outward appearance. and at the
same time nicely displaying his goods.
An immense congregation assembled
in the M. E. church Sunday evening to
listen to the lecture by Rev. E. E.
Clough on 1.-The Causes that led to the
Murder of Geo. c. Haddock. The
Congregational church came over in a
body.
The M. E. church gave supper last
Wednesday evening from five o'clock
until ten. 1t was quite a success, not
withstanding they charged only ten
cents. They realized about $50, and a
general good time was enjoyed.
Frank Newton, who has been suffer
ing for the last two weeks from gath
eriug on the side of his neck, of so
severe a character as almost to incapac-
itate him from attending to his business,
is, we are glad to learn, getting better.
We learn that Mrs. Wilson. widow OF
the late Jacob Wilson, is lying quite
low at her daughters, Mrs. o. X. Jones,
of Wehrle, from stroke of paralysis,
received short time before her hus-
bands death, two or three months ago.
Prof. Gardner. assisted by about
forty of our best singers, gave a vocal
concert in the City Hall last Friday eve
ming. AS is always the case with vocal
music under his direction, it was splen.
did. Ii was financially great success.
They made about 800.
The Wing M. E. church gave basket
sociable last Friday evening. They
realized about $50. One young man
from town, who has been in the habit
of bidding against all the Wing boys at
their sociables, for a certain girls
basket. and thus paying quite number
OF prices for it. has found it cheaper tc
hire his business transacted for him, and
he now gets his baskets at bottom prices
The election passed off quite smooth
ly. All parties displayed great dea
of confidence, the Republicans showing
as little as any, but when the count was
made they carried off the laurels, and
of course were jubilant The Demo
Gratis didn't evince any great sorrow
for, as they say, they have become
hardened to 1t, and the Prohibitionists
consoled themselves with the thought
that they had gained.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11

A New STORY. 1.-THE Story of a
Nine ends in this issue of the HERALD.
Next week another thrilling story by
Bret Harte will be commenced in this
paper entitled 1.-THE Great Deadwood
Mystery" 1t is IN three parts and will
be completed in three ssues of the
HERALD. The author in his inimitable
style weaves into this story the fantas-
tic wildness and mystery of Western
life together with the splendors of the
higher civilization of the East. You
will be delighted with it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11


that the late lamented had brought
there. Finally we got pretty happy
and Greenbacker who voted for a
Dolphin and Prohibitionist who voted
for Grimm, got to arguing politics,
when suddenly the air became hot and
oppressive; we breathed with extreme
difficulty. The lanterns burned green.
then the walls of the cave trembled as
though an earthquake was getting in
It's work. We were terror-stricken and
could neither move nor speak, except
the two takers; they never missed a
word. This condition of affairs con-
tinued perhaps fifteen minutes, when a
part OF the wall swung in as if on hinges
and sublime sight met our ewes. II
was another room thousand times
more splendid than the one we occupied
and the walls were of lead ore and spar
and glistened like diamonds. AS far as
we could see were the ghosts of dep art
ed Indians in all the glory of war decor
atoms. From the ceiling hung festoons
OF red, white. black and brindle scalps
which said braves had hacked from our
ancestors. The spirits seemed to be
doing their dirty best to torment each
other Some were calmly roasting at
The stake. others being pierced with
arrows, while others were having their
ears poured full of melted lead. One
ola boss, who was head taller than the
rest and superintendent all these internal
sports, stepped to the door and said it
was his painful duty to punish these
poor fellows for the meanness they used
to do when on earth, but he was too
kind-hearted to make them listen to a
political argument between a Prohibi-
ZIONIST and Greenbacker, and to end
all such discussion he would give as a
prophesy of the future. We could read
1t and see what was to be and never be
put to the necessity of arguing the case
any more. With that he flung a big
bundle of fire. proof parchments at the
heads of the debaters and closed the
door.
send you copy of the first page
and some day will submit the rest in
short installments as you can stand
them:
"And it shall come to pass in the
second year of the reign of Grover that
the people of Beetown shall be happy
for two moons, and candidates shall be
thick and drinks thicker, and some will
take the same; some will take cigars
that quickly burn away or mash in the
| pocket; but one, whose name will be
George, will take ''terbacker,n and he
| will collect a cigar boxful of Bombshell,
| Spearhead, Climax and fine-cut. And
there will be four Inns in the town,
and candidates will eat up all the chick
ems and times will be lively; but on the
second day of the tenth month will be
election, and the Republicans will try
to get Democrat votes, and Democrats
will try to get Republican votes, and
Prohibitionists will try to get votes for
the Democrat, and Greenbackers will
try to get votes for the Republican, and
everybody will stay up all night to get
returns; and when it shall be known
the Republican ticket is big Ingun, then
the other fellows will say dog-on-it and
feel sick and sore and sorry and drink
by themselves, and the candidates will
come no more to Beetown to eat chicken
and treat and the town will be dead
| oo,o;, -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11

MARRIED. - Tuesday afternoon at
1890 o'clock Miss Alice Bidwell and
John Walker were united in marriage.
The ceremony was performed at the
residence of the brides parents by Rev.
r. PengAly, in the presence of numer-
Gus friends and relatives of the two
families. Miss Clara Michaels acted as
bridesmaid and Mr.. Arthur Knapp best
man. The bride wore q dress of cream
colored material trimmed with brocaded
satin and lace and natural flowers. The
groom was dressed in black. It is not
flattery to say that they made a very
handsome couple. The presents were
numerous and mostly of a useful char
acter. especially that of the brides
father, which consisted of several shin
ing gold pieces. The bride is the oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Bid
well, and the groom the oldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs Phineas Walker, prom
inent farmer and near neiEhbor living
near this city. The newly welded
couple took the $3.50 train for Madison,
and will visit GAINESVILLE, Milwaukee
and Chicago before their return. They
have the congratulations and best
wishes of large circle of friends.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11
ScIlnni Rennrf.

The following is the report the
Over School District No 1, town OF
Lancaster. for the fail term of two
months, commencing September 8. Al 10
ending October 20:
Whole number of pupils enrolled, %.
Average daily attendance. Is Number
of cases of hardness, So.
Pupils not absent:
Annie Pittenger. Dora Alexander
Jennie Jones.
Absent but one day with good ex-
cuses:
Alice Pittenger, Della stewart
Pupils not tardy:
Jennie Jones. Cutler Borah
The oldest pupil is but 10 years OF
age. all others being under II years.
Number of pupils only ) years OF age,
five. Average age. s years. The de-
pertinent of pupils is good.
CARRIE f. BANTER, Teacher.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11

HUBBARD HoUsE.-As announced in
a recent issue of the HERALD, the Hub
bard House has changed proprietors.
The new landlord, Mr.. VIM. Warden,
is hotel man of experience, he having
run summer resort house at Highland
Park, twenty-five miles north of Chi
cago, for a number ofyears. The Hub
bard House is one of the best country
hotel buildings in the state, and, to
further perfect its workings. Mr.. War
den has added to the kitchen a $3.50
range. broiler and carving table, be-
sides making many new improvements
in the general furnishing of the house.
Lancaster is noted for her splendidly
managed hotels, and we are pleased to
note these signs of advancement at the
Hubbard.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11

FARMERS INSTITUTE The various
committees that were to mest and report
last Tuesday evening failed 30 maserial-
ize, probably on account of the incieTn-
gram met Monday evening mt Colonel
Clark Office and drew up a rough plan.
including the subjects to bs discussed
and designated those who should be
asked to discuss them. Tho program
cannot be published until a reply can be
had from the various parties. Among
the subjects are: How to restore worn
out land, profitable swine raising. but
ter-making and cheeSe-making, the
raising of sheep, cattle, horses, the
growing of clover and other grasses. to-
bacco culture. bee and fish culture. fruit
raising. etc, etc. Among the names
suggested for papers and discussions are
j. A. Curtis, Joseph Harris, James Ire
loar. G. A. Walker. Richard Willis. ID.
S. Barrows. Mr. France and Mr.. Pike
"a Il.
II. IL. Rountree, S. L. Borah, h. p.
Greene, Thos Tormey. NJ. Scott, G. d.
UT, b. :. Dinsdale. G. A. Croft, Matt
Metcalf. L. II. Boughton on shepherd
dogs; Mr. Palmer on fish culture;
Omar J. Arnold, j. II. c. Snec-
lode, Anton Schmitt, John Willis,
Rev. 5. d. Pulford; Messrs J. NJ. Kill
bourn, DR. w. F. Hicks, DR.. Odgers,
Grant Bonham. Theo. Calvin, +. Hal
bert. +. b. Phelps. John Duncan on
horses Geo. S. Whitcher and J. A.
Black on cheese MessrS. Rose and
Christ on poultry; I. NJ. Barber, Col.
Clark. Chas L. Harper. Ritner Stephens,
j. f. Rhodes, Ira d. Totman, j. Allen
Coombs, Dwight +. Parker, Johnson
McKcnsie. W. j. Bailie. Henry Dan
cliff. MeSsrs White, Cairnes, Prideaux,
Henry Austin, W A. Graham, H. A.
Moore. Baxter Bros, A. V. Knapp,
f. p. Dickinson. and dozen 9TH
ers on miscellaneous subjects. The
institute will be held in this city
December II and 10. under the super
vision of Prot. Morrison, of the State
University. and corps of able assist
ants. With the help of such local talent
as suggested above the institute cannot
fail of success.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11
AustraIia's Rabbit Plague.

The farmers of Australia seem to be
still troubled by rabbits, which breed
in that country ut most enormous
rate. One man has just accepted ten
der for wire netting which is to make
a rabbit-proof fence from Narromine to
Bourke, and will extend over distance
of 203 miles. If the unfortunate rab-
bits search along to find the end of the
obstruction they will be bit weary be-
fore they have arrived at their destina-
ton. 1t is said that the work win cost
915,000, and at that rate, if man could
offer such figure, it proves that the
rabbit must be the most destructive ami
NAL in the antipodes.- GalignanfS
MESSENGER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11

The largest vine in the world Is said to
be one growing at Oys. Portugal. which
has been in bearing since 1902. Its
maximum yield was in 1864. in which
year it produced sufficient quantity Of
grapes to make 165 gallons OF wine; in
1874. 1861 gallons, and in 1884 only
79{ gallons. 1t covers an area of 5,3l5
square feet, and the stem at the base
measures 81 feet in circumference.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11

In 1884 the bulk of the tea shipments
were via the Suez Canal. In 1885 the
shipments by that route to America
were but 9,254,197 pounds, while San
Francisco received u. 1876, 1877 pounds.
This year the imports by way of San
Francisco have reached 1885, 280
pounds. while those via the Suez Canal
have fallen off to 10000 pounds.
Coming BIZ way of San Francisco eleven
days are saved.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11

There are good many men in New
York who would give considerable to be
served as was Henry Dumble, of Kings
ton, Canada. He is sixty-eight years
old. and for years has been perfectly
bald; but last spring hair began to
grow on his head, and now he has fine
crop of elegant black hair, and his
whiskers. which have been gray for
twenty years, are turning black too.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-11-11

The Columbus co. Dispatch publish
es Morrison's telegram from Waterloo
admitting his defeat and follows it with
an imaginary one from Napoleon, dated
at Waterloo, France, June 10, 1915"
Waterloo, France" is good.