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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
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Fire In Racine College.

February 4, at 8:45 in the evening
fire broke out in the gymnasium build
ing at Racine college, also occupied by
the laboratory and art studio. The
flames were first discovered in the north.
west corner of the laboratory. and as .
briskwind was blowing from the north
the entire structure was ablaze in q
few minutes. An alarm was sounded
and stream got on from the artesian
well, but it did no good. The city fire de-
partment was summoned, but could get
only one stream from the waterworks.
through its 1920 feet Of hose. Luckily
the wind was in direction that drove
the flames from Taylor hall and other
main buildings of the college, or they
would certainly have been destroyed, as
the water supply was entirely made
quate.
The value of the apparatus in the lab
oratory and other buildings was esti.
mated at $4,000. There was an insur-
ance Of 600 The loss falls heavily on
the college, as it is the only institution
of the kind in the country that has no
endowment, having to rely on its pat
rons and friends for subsistence The
fire originated from a defective due.
From later estimate. as we learn
from Schuyler Pulford to his parents
here, the insurance is $4,000 and the
total loss not over $4,000. Citizens of
Racine promise to give $4,000 toward
making up the loss.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
DlckeyVilIe.

Il appears from our correspondent
that the people Of this little place are
being greatly afflicted by sickness, and
in quite number of cases, we regret to
say it has proved fatal.
Mrs. Bush was buried last week in
the Dickeyville cemetery; her death
was caused by old age.
A child of Martin Lang was also bur-
led last week. The body of Mr.. Henry
Bode of East Dubuque, was brought
here for burial last week.
MIR. Nearing of this place died last
week of lung fever, he was one of the
oldest residents of the town.
Mr.. Henry Waukerhauser Jr. died
Feb. 9th of lung fever This young
man who was called from his friends so
soon, was man of much promise, he
had unusual strength OF character and
will be greatly missed He was %
years old.
Miss Mary Bush has been very i'll for
the past two weeks. Miss Matthews is
also i'll with lung fever.
A child of Albert Kowalski died last
week of the measles.
Preparations are being made to build
machine shop on J. II. Timmerman's
place for the Deering Co. After the
first of April it will be in operation.
John White made visit to East Du-
buque last week
Frank Wiederheld is here from
Missouri on visit, Godfried King Of
the Same place is also here.
John Wiley, from Carroll Co. is here
visiting his brother.
John Bode and two of his children
are down with the measles.
1t is reporter that Andrew SchmItt
died last week at his home in Lyons, La.
Frank Haas has two children down
with measles, also daughter of Joseph
Wiederhold, there are also number
of other cases ofathe same disease.
Rob. Hinman sold his farm last week
to Bowmer Bros. for 81, 600.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
& Watkins. Bastardy

e. Watkins. Bastardy
State of Wisconsin against HInslow
Quick. w Murphy. T J Brooks,
Bushnell 4 Watkins. Evading excise
law.
State of Wisconsin against Matthew
Collinson. j w Murphy AW & e
Bell. Assault with intent to kill.
State of Wisconsin against Frank
Kluek ct al } w Murphy. AW & W
+ Bell. Shooting.
State of Wisconsin against Michael
Bitch. j w Murphy. A w & w +
Bell Shooting.
State of Wisconsin against c Kirk
patrick. j w Murphy. Bushnell &
Watkins. Manslaughter
State of Wisconsin against Henry
Gregory and James McKepney. Jr
j w Murphy VII Beebe for Gregory
Abduction.
State Of Wisconsin VS. Valentine Ger
hardt, j W Murphy. A W & w f
Bell Appeal.
State of Wisconsin against Jacob
Grebe. j w Murphy. Orr 4 Lowry
Assault to commit rape.
State of Wisconsin against VIM Whit
sci. j w Murphy Counterfeitng
State of Wisconsin against VIM Fields
j w Murphy. Counterfeiting
State of Wisconsin against Albert
Fields. J W Murphy. Counterfeiting
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
CONNECTIONS MADE IN UNIo

CONNECTIONS MADE IN UNION
DEPOTS. -Nothwithstanding the won
derful advances made in the past few
years in the way of rendering travel by
rail pleasant and enjoyable to the last
degree, by sleeping cars. parlor cars,
dining cars, buffet cars, BOULDER cars,
and land that sort of thing" there Is,
in certain quarters, one annoyance left
which is about the most unbearable of
all. That is to enter city at evening
of a rainy fall day, at midnight in a
winter storm, or at 3 a. m. when the
murcury is below zero, and lind your
self obliged to leave warm car and
ride two miles in an omnibus which
ought to be put on some refrigerator
car line" to make your next railroad
connection. Travellers who don't enjoy
that sort of thing will make no mistake
when they buy their tickets over The
Burlington" for all It's connections are
made in Union Depots,'' at Chicago
and Peoria with Eastern and Southern
lines, at st. Louis and Kansas City with
Southern and Southwestern roads, at
St. Joseph and Council Bluffs with
Western railways. and at st. Paul and
Minneapolis with the great Northwest
railroads. Union Depots'' everywhere,
and close connections. Further iufor-
nation can be had by writing to w J.
C. Kenyon. Gen. Pass. Agent c.. b. &
N. r. r., st. Paul. MINI.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
Attention Farmers.

Those who are about to sell
at Auction will find it to
their advantage to come at
once to the Herald Office. We
are prepared to furnish parties
with a first-class auctioneer at
lower figures than they can
otherwise get, and to furnish
finer and cheaper printing than
any Office in the state. You
can reduce the cost ofyour sale
a good many dollars by apply
ing at once TO the HERALD
OFFICE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
North AndAYar.

DIR. Cronin's genial countenacc svas
seen in our village Sunday.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. Kraut is very i'll.
John Ryan lost Young mare Thurs
day valned at $500.
Geo. Parklns Sr. is quite i'll, Doc.
Hartford is in attendance. We trust
Grand Pap, will be out again.
Mr.. II. S. Lewis, Glen Haven's popu-
lar school-master spent Saturday &
Sunday here.
Mrs. Dodson and daughter of Des-
Moines Iowa are the guests of her sis
ter Mrs. Bateman.
Scott Clemens is renewing old ac-
quaintauces here
Atkison & Peacock have stored 60
tons OF ice for to use in their creamery
the coming season. Large quantities
OF grain are being markted daily at
Glen Haven, Mondays market was oats
3Octs, rye 55. barley 20, corn 49, pota-
toes plenty at Scots Clover seed Offer
ed at 81. so with but few buyers.
John Ryan Esq. is in Madison this
week.
j. H. Bowman was welcome caller
Monday.
FEBRUARY, 6, 1888.
FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.
Mr.. John Ryan is attending the Far
mers annual state convention at Madi-
SON this week.
Mr.. Andy Welsh spent last week in
ST. Paul, taking in the Ice Palace & etc.
| Mr.. Sam Wildman who has been
spending the winter in Wis. has return
ed to his home in Nebraska.
Quite a number of young people at
tended the party given by MIR. and Mrs
Grant Tubs on Friday night of last week.
Mr.. John Ryan lost valuable horse
last Thursday night.
Prof L. H. Barrett was taken sick
on Friday. Feb. 3rd and was compelled
to give up the "rod" for that day, school
went on as smooth as ever with Miss
Rose Kerr as Foreman.
Mr.. George Parkins Sr. is dangerous.
ly sick with pneumonia.
Mr.. John Barr Jr. intends starting fol
Letcher. Dakota this week where hi
intends to make his future home.
Mr.. C. ID. Taylor expects to start fol
Carbondale, Kansas this week.
| The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
IL. Kraut has been sick for the past few
DAYS, but is recovering under the carr
of DR.. F. M. Cronin.
/ Mrs. Dobson and daughter of Iowa
visited with Mrs. Bateman the pas
week
We are sorry to learn that our dress
makers Miss Maria Stevens and Mar,
Morse intend to discontinue the bust
ness after this week.
: Hog cholera has about run its cours
in this locality, there being few If an
cases of it at present.
. There is some talk of starting chees
factory here in the spring.
Some of our young folks have takei
advantage of the good sleighing tn
past week by attending the protractet
meetings at Beetown. LERo.
Feb. @. 1888.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
A Wonderful Month.

The month of February. 1866, was in
one respect the most remarkable in the
worlds history. 1t had no full moon.
January had two full moons and so had
March, but February had none. Do you
realize what rare thing in nature that
was? 1t has not occurred since the time
of Washington, nor since the discovery
of America, nor since the beginning of
the Christian era. nor since the creation
of the world. And il will not occur a.
gain, according to the computation of
asst -cnomers. for how long do you
think ?--Is0o and alfnsiltio,a of yearsl
IS not that truly wonderful months
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
Strut Cunutp 9rrald.

The next republican state convention
will include the same number of dele
gates as the last, the representation
being based on the vote for Blaine in
in 1884. That this is so in accordance
with a resolution adopted at the last
convention. The counties will. then, be
entitled to delegates as follows, one
being allowed for every 500 votes for
Blaine or major thereof. The total
number Of delegate will be S22. Grant
County will have s delegates.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

The regular meeting hf the w. C. Z.
q. will be at the residence of Mrs. j. A.
Jones, Friday Feb. 18th at three o'clock
p. NJ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
ESTATE-BRAcKETT

u
State OF Wisconsin, county court OF Grant
county-in probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special
term of the county court. to be held In and for
said county at the court house in the city OF Ian
of March A. d. 1888. being the 10th day OF
March 1885, at the hour OF one
O'Clock in tie afternoon, the following matter
will be heard and considered:
The application of Mary NJ. Bracket to admit
to probate the last will and testament OF Adino
N. Bracket late of the city Of Lancaster in said
Grant County deceased.
BY order OF the Court,
GEO. B. CARTER, County Judge.
Dated Feb. 10, A. d. 1888. 5iw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
ct al.

Circuit Court, Grant County
Matthew Msrphrey and Leonard Raisbeck,
Plaintiffs, VS.. Ann shepherd as administratrix Of
the estate Of Jacob Shepherd. deceased. and as
widow OF said deceased, William s. Shepherd
and Hattie z. Shepherd his wife, Robert X.
Shepherd and Mary M Shepherd his wife, Mar
garet E. Shrigley. Joseph +. Shepherd. Mary e
Rice Rachael A. Shepherd, Lydia s. Shepherd,
James A. Shepherd, George r. Shepherd. Sarah
G. Shepherd and Hannah F. Shepherd, De-
PENDANTS.
The State Of wisconsin, to the said Defendants
and each of them:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service Of this summons, ex-
elusive Of the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid: and
in case Of your failure so to do judgment will be
rendered against you according to the demand
of the complaint.
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
20. Address. Lancaster Grant Co. Wis.
blW6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
sstpS1OREL.

attorney JOHN ID. WILSON, Bosco6el,
Xis AttSrney and Counselor at Law. Will
practice in all Wisconsin Courts and IN the
tinted states Court, makes Collections and
transacts business promptly Office over kuSa
Bros hardware store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
ERECUToR's sALE-LoMAs,

In Probate Grant County Court.
In the matter of the real estate Of Thomas
Tomas deceased.
Notice is hereby given, That by virtue and In
pursuance of an order of Licerce, made in said
matter on the Both day OF January A. d. 1883, by
the County Court Of said County, the under
signed Matthew F. Tomas, executor Of the last
will and testament of said deceased, will on
FRIDAY THE 9th DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 1888
at one o'clock in the afternoon of said day, at
the late residence of said Thomas Tomas, de-
ceased on Section three 90 Town FIVE 81 North
of range three 60 West, in the town Of Lancas-
ter. in said Grant county. Wisconsin, offer for
sale at public vendue. the following described
Lands, to-wit: The northeast quarter OF the
southeast quarter, and the northwest quarter
Of the southeast quarter, and that part OF the
northeast quarter of the southwest quarter lying
on the easterly side Of the highway running
through the came; and all in section three (0
of Town No. five (5) North Of Range three(3) West
in Grant County, Wisconsin, containing 100
acres more or less.
The terms of sale cash on delivery Of deed.
Dated at Lancaster, Wis, this 9th day OF
February A. d. 1888.
MATTHEW TOMAS,
Executor of the last will and testament Of
Thomas Tomas, deceased. 5lw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

Agent-R s. MoRsE, Beetown, General
Collecting Agent Notary Public and Insurance
Agent. Business promptly attended TO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

ESTATE-LUcY AUEL Deceased.

ENSTATE-LUcY AUEL Deceased.
State of Wisconsin, county Court OF Grant
cOunty-ln probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special
term of the county court, to be held In and for
said county at the court honse in the CITY Of
Lancaster, in said county on the
THIRD TUESDAY OF MARCH, A. d. 1885,
being the goth day Of March 1888 at the hour Of
one O'Clock in the afternoon the following mat
ter will be heard and considered
The application of Anton Auel administrator
with the will annexed OF the estate OF Lucy
Auel late of the town OF Beetown, deceased, for
the adjustment and allowance of her final &C.
count and for the assignment of the residue OF
said estate
By order OF the Court,
GEO. B. CARTER.
County Judge.
II. BUcHsER attorney for administrator.
Dated February ID, 1888. 5iw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
CITY GUIDE.

III uDlDEs
LANCASTER LoDeEA. F.&A.M. meets first and
bird Saturdayin eachmsnth at 2. M, in Budd
block.
GRANT CHAPTER. Regular convocation second
al fourth Tuesday Of each month at p. m, in
Bndd block.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LODGE l.. o. o. F. Meets
every Wednesday at 7:30p. IN. in Odd Fellows
han, Maple street.
LANCASTER LODGE I. 0. G. T. Meets every
fnesdayat P M in Budd block, Madison street.
LANCASTER COUNCIL r. It. Meets first Thurs
'ay OF each month in Budd block Madison street.
FIDELITY Lopez A. o. U. W. Meet first and
third Mondays Of each month in Budd block,
Madison street.
SYLvAY CAMP, NJ w. OF A. Meets Ist and Sd
Fridays Of each month in Budd Block, Madison
street
TON Cox Posi-. No. 1872. G. A. r. Meets every
second and fourth Saturday nights Of each month
In Budd Block, Madison street. go
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Corner Madison
and Cherry streets. Services at 1890 a. M and
p. m. Sunday.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner None
roe and Cherry streets Services 10 80 a. m and
p. m. Sunday.
CATHOLIC CHURCH. CornerJ efferson and Cher
y streets Services at 1890 a. m. and p. m.
sunday
TRY LIBRARY. Court house. Open Wednes
ay afternoon and Saturday afternoon and even
~.
PROTEsTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner JEFF
'erson and Oak streets. Services, at 1890 q. m.
aud p. m. Sunday.
HYDE's OPERA HOUSE. Corner Madison and
Cherry streets.
GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH. Madison st.
sunday School a. N. Services l0A.M Singing
school pm.
GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Rev. j. A.
Ringold, Pastor. Services every other Sunday.
sabbath School every Sabbath at II a m. Social
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
Petit Jurors.

Following is the list of petit jurors
for the February term of Grant County
Circuit Court, 1888:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

Acent-R. BUGGINs, Nit. Ida, Grant Co.,
Wis, Notary Public and Conyeyaucer. Collec-
sions q specially.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

The regular business meetings of the Lancas.
ter W. @. t. U. are held the first and third Fri.
days OF each month, at three O'Clock p. M.
Officers:-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

Attorney & Counselor Gro. B. CARTER,
Lancaster, Wis. MIl practice in all con-tS in
me states except County Courts. ONCE at the
4S1vl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
THE HERALD JOB DEPARTMENT

Is the best equipped for general work of
any in this part Of the state.
We make a speciality of all kinds Of
Bill work-plain and fancy
Wedding Cards, Programs and Business
Cards neatly executed.
Note Heads, Letter Heads, Envelopes.
printed in the latest styles
Law Briefs, Blanks, Notes. &c. &c. at
REASONABLE RATES.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

Hotel BLOOMINGTON HOTEL, Joseph
nonnelly, Proprietor, Bloomington, Wis. Hav-
ne redtted and built ample room for the accom-
mediation OF guests | am now prepared TO ac-
ropmodate them with well-furnished rooms,
good bsds ana we-suppled tables. Sample
rooms. Attentive hostlers. Good stabllng.
A rnnA Livery in connection with Hotel
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
HAxEL GREEN.

Aotary Public, Insurance Agent, Drug
rtst and Statiouer-GEo. X MILLs-Dealer in
Drugs Medicines. Paints Oils Confectionery,
Fruits Tobaccos and Cigars, Books and station
qrv. Pure Liquors for Medicinal use. Prcscrip-
tions carefully oiled, W
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

when not paid In advance. ..,...,........... 400
Parties wishing their papers discontinued Al
expiration Of year must notify this Office, as all
papers are sent until paid and ordered stopped.
Persons wishing TO send THB HERALD away
are informed that the postage on a single copy 1
one cent "a any part ofthe United States, Canada,
or any OF the countries of Europe.
Enteredat the Post once, in Lancaster, Wis. as
second-class matter.
)FFIcE First Floor Budd Block, Madison street
lancaster. Wis.
WALTER G. CHAMBER. Publisher.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16


Agent-JEsSE BROOKS, Conveyancer,
collecting Agent and dealer in Real Estate. Til
ties investigated. Loans negotiated. Blooming
ton. Wisconsin. 49tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
THE HEpAi

One Year, paid In advance ...............M.;u
When not paid In advance. ..,...,........... 20O
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w. G. 7. U.
For God and HON. and Native Land.

Edited By a Committee Of Ladies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

photographer B. VAN DE WALL,
Photographer. Gallery two doors west of Post
Office Lancaster Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

LANCASTER LoDGEA A. r. Il A. Nj. meets first and
bird Saturdayin eachmsnt at 2. M, in Budd
block
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

GRANT CHAPTER. Regular convocationsecond
al fourth Tuesday Of each month at s p. M, in
Rndd hIock
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LODGE /. o. o. F. Meets
very Wednesday at 7:30p. IN. in Odd Fellows
fan Mamie street
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

Attorney. w. Murphy, Attorney at
Law ana General Collection Agent, Platteville,
Wis Speaks German and English. 9y1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

LANCASTER LODGE I. o. G. T. Meets ever
tuesday at p. M in Budd block, Madison street
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

LANCASTER COUNCIL r. IT. Meets first Thurs
,ay Of each month in B udd block Madison street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16
PLATTEvGLLE.

HOUSE, A. w. Moore, Pro-
prietor. Platteville, Wis. The house has been
lately rehtted and refurnished throughout and
~ pains will be spared to accommodate guests.
Good stabliug attached.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

FIDELITY LoDGE A. o. U. w. Meet first and
third Mondays of each month in Budd block,
Madison street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Rev. j. A.
Ringold, Pastor. Services every other Sunday
Sabbath School every Sabbath at II a. m. Social
Meeting Wednesday evenings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-16

GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH. Madison St.
sunday School 0 A. N. Services l0A.M Singing
school pm
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-06-29
Let There be Light.

The New York Herald calls the at
tention of the managers of the Demo
cratic campaign to the fact that but
four months remain in which to edu-
cate the people on the subject matter
of the great issue on which the presi
Dental election will turn, and urges
that steps be taken at once to put in
the hands of every voter tracts and
documents from which he may learn
the true inwardness of that issue.
The idea is a good one. Nay it is
the best in the world. The republi
can high tariff journals and the monop,
oily Protective League have sown the
seed of falsehood broadcast and theiI
fallacies are being presented as seduct
lively as the tempter presented the ap
pie to Mother Eve. The national
congressional and state committees o.
the Democratic party should lose M
further time in supplying the people
with the necessary literature on thu
subject of the tariff. To wait unit
the brass bands begin to roar and thu
marching clubs to shout is to postpon'
the opening of the tariff school unit
the expected scholars will be truants
out on the usual quadrennial politica
frolio.
By the way the democratic nanona
committee is soon to organize. VIII
is to be chairman Is some one to b
chosen who can be trusted to handl
literary bureaui Some one who's
heart is in the cause of tariff reform
Some one who will be vigorously ae
gressive and who in no event wi
think of making a defensive battle
Let the committee be sure that it max
no mistake in the selection of its chair
man.-PdtriOt.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-06-29
Bunoo-Steerers Fooled.
A PROMINENT POTTsvILLE ARCHITECT
NARROWLY ESCAPES BEING FLEECED.

PoTrsvILLE, June 21.-Henry Zim-
norman, one of Pottsvile's Oldest ar
chltects, narrowly escaped being fleec-
ed by brace of bunco- -steerers this
morning. About 10 o'clock a nicely
dressed young man called at his Office
and introduced himself as the sun of
John B. Packer, of Sunbury, Mr., Zim.
merman's birth place and the residence
of number of his relatives. The
young man talked very plausibly, asked
about the value Of real estate in town
and finally said that he was getting
out book and wished to get indorse-
ments of prominent people ofthe town.
He asked Mr.. Zimmerman to accom-.
any him to his room and he would
give him copy of it.
Not suspecting anything, Mr.. Zim-
mermon went with Packer TO a room
he had rented, where they met the
confederate, who said that the few
books on hand were very dirty, but
they would have more in on Monday.
Packer got Mr.. Zimmerman to write
his name and address on a piece of pa
per, saying he would send him a book
as soon as the lot arrived. He asked
Mr.. Zimmerman not to mention the
matter, as they did not wish to give
away the books. Mr.. Zimmerman
told his son of the affair and the young
man Immediately "caught on" and no.
tilted the banks not TO negotiate any
paper bearing his fathers signature.
The crooks have escaped.