Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-06-07
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| A bill has been passed in the Senate
reviving the grade of general of the U.
S. army. and comforting it upon Lieut..
Gen. Sheridan Both of these grades
will cease with his life.
Lawyers Carter and Murphy of
Platteyille, Manning of Muscoda, and
Seaton of Potosi, were here attending
| County Court Tuesday.
Mrs Webb Brown of Rhinelander, is
expected with her children this week to
spend the summer with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Meyer.
DR.. "A. L. Chaplin, the venerable ex-
president of Belolt college was stricken
with paralysis last Thursday night.
His condition is critical.
We are sorry to announce the serious
illness of Mrs. Rowden. Her daughter,
Mrs. w. E. Carter,of Platteyille is here
assisting in the care of her.
II. j. Bonham, son of Uncle Harvey
Bonham, formerly of Hurricanes here
on visit for the first time in 25 years.
His home is in Tehama County Cal.
| Last Saturday Ben. Britton, baggage
master at the depot here, had the mis-
fortune to get his hand caught while
coupling cars. 1t was badly crushed
and it is feared he will loose two
fingers.
Mrs. Fred Fally of Wahpeton Dakota,
arrived Tuesday to spend the summer
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Mitchell.
A young gentleman accompanies her,
who has never seen Lancaster, or his
grandparents before.
Mrs. w. Barlow, OF this city and her
sister, Mrs. d. B Stevens, of Cassville,
started Tuesday for Catskill, N. Y,
where they will spend a part of the
summer They will also visit Philadel-
phia and other points in the East.
Mr.. Tappan Halsey, of the firm of
Halsey Bros, wholesale druggists, of
Chicago, came to Lancaster Monday
for day Of trout fishing. He was the
guest of DR.. Hassell, who, with party
Of gentlemen, made it lively for the fish
Tuesday.
Annual Childrens' Day next Sunday
at the Methodist church, exercises to
commence at 1915 q. m. and 1880 p. nj.
A great effort is being made to make it
more interesting than ever before. The
cross will be decorated in the presence
of the audience.
Notice change of partners in the
firm of Wiley & Wier. They have
done well by their customers and the
same may be expected now. Mr..
Needham is we'll and fayorably known
in this county, and his name coupled
with that of Mr.. Wiley is guarantee
of fair dealing.
The High school at Bloomington
closes next Friday, June Sth after
successful years work There are five
graduates, Roxa Critchlow. Nell Brown,
George Zimmerman, George NARROW,
and Charles Austin. We acknowledge
the RECEIPT of an invitation to their
closing exercises.
Nothing has been done at the Dem
ocratic convention except the election
of Patrick Collins Of Massachusetts for
chairman. This is a high bid for the
Irish-American vote. The bandanna
of the ''old Roman still waves and
appearances seem to indicate that it
will figure conspicuously in the cam
paign.
Judge Clementson has directed that
the regular June term of Circuit Court
for Lafayette county be adjourned from
June 10, the regular time for the term,
TO August %, next. This was done by
the request of the entire bar of the
county, and to accommodate those who
might want to attend the Republican
National Convention at Chicago, and
the Soldiers reunion at Platteville.
Last week U. S Dist Atty A. r.
Bushnell of this city argued cases before
Judge Gresham at Madison. He got
favorable ruling on a point raised by
". c. Cloudy, opposing counsel in the
case of Z. S. vs.. Stinson This circum-
stance, not SO much as sense of justice
even to him who is destined to succeed tn o
aaA who appointed Mr.. b., moved him
to say nat Gresham was mighty nice
,1an.
We are glad to be able to state that
the reports that Grant Cundy had raised
check for large sum, at Omaha, and
left for Canada. is without foundation.
Mr.. Cundy was in the employ of man
who failed owing him $3.50 dollars
salary for which notes had been given.
These Mr.. Cundy refused to give up,
as they were all he had to show for his
work, and we understand that the
young man has beeninvolved in nothing
dishonorable
Judge Mills attended a Prohibition
convention held here on the 10th ult
and the earnestness of the delegates
there assembled SO impressed him that
in moment of enthusiasm he rose up
and made them speech, declaring that
if he lived till next November. he should
vote the Prohibition ticket The Judge +
was no doubt perfectly conscientious in
this determination as we give most +
Prohi's the credit Of being, but there
will be plenty Of time for him to recon
slider his impulsive resolve during the