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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02

ADJUDGED lNsANE:-Some weeks
ago Joel Henry Stephens of Rockville
his home with the intention of going to
California. For some time past he has
been in an unhappy frame of mind
about some property that was left in
such a way that he could not manage
it, though enjoying its income. This,
placing him in a seemingly dependent
position, worried him good deal. At
last he determined to leave home and
visit California. He got as far as
Omaha, where he bought ticket for
San Francisco paying about $50 for it.
He also purchased what be supposed to
be gold watch and chain. While
stopping there he wrote letters to John
Carthew, of Rockville, Alex Ivey and
Judge Garter of this city, and some
member of his own family. In these
letters he expressed deep regret at hay
ing received news of the death of his
wife, and mentioned other matters that
had not happened at all His family
were notified of these letters an commui-
Gated with G. ID. Streeter to look Mr.
Stephens NY He and his son Ed.
finally traced him and found him in the
hands of the police. Mr.. Streeter sue
ceeded IN getting the money refunded,
for his ticket to California
and after settieing up everything for
him, started home with the unfortu-
nate man Friday afternoon, arriving
here Saturday. After stopping short
at home he came to Lancaster with Mr..
Streeter, where, after proper examina-
ton he was adjudged insane and Or
dered sent to the Asylum atMendota for
treatment. He remained at his home
over Sunday and on Monday Sheriff
Dolphin went with him to Mendoza.
His wife, who is in very feeble health,
was greatly overcome by the misfor-
tune which has befallen her husband.
This is very unfortunate case and one
which will enlist the sympathy of all
for those whom 1t affects.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
High School Column.
Mt. Hope High School.

Our school has been going on very
nicely, lots of study and hard work to
keep employed. After the opening exer-
cises each morning few of the pupils
are appointed for rhetorieals, some
subjects are very interesting and in
structive to those that give proper at
tention.
BERTHE Anderson, from Millville.
spent Saturday and Sunday at this
place.
Mrs. Geo. Lambert and little son
whe have been spending few weeks
here will return to their Nebraska home
soon.
Mr.. j. G. Harshberger, our town
treasurer, reports the taxes about all
collected, the taxpayers having been
unusually prompt this year.
Mr.. c. A. Huxley, former pupil of
our school, who is at present residing
in Bridgewater, Dakota, reports full
fledged blizzard having occurred on the
18th. He travelled one and one-half
miles in it, sometimes lifted entirely off
his feet and at other times on his hands
and knees seeking the road, he knew
not where he was until within 10 feet of
his mothers door He is not favorably
impressed with Dakota blizzards. For
the last two or three days the snow has
been drifting and filling up the roads,
so now almost any time you can see
men out with their shovels working out
their poll tax
There is a dog in Boston so lost to all
sense of what is due to his better self
that he has fallen into the habit of chew
ing gum. But how abont the children
FRENNIE HARsHBERGER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
Potosi, January oath, 1888.

CAvED IN.-Last Friday the roof of
Wright & Knapps skating rink, without
a moments warning fell in carrying
with it the entire building save por-
ton of the front wall which remained
standing. The building was erected
four yerrs ago, at the time OF the roller
skating craze, and was large one, be-
ing forty feet wide by eighty-two feet
long. At the time the building was put
up the roof was supported by pillars
through the center of the hall. but as
these were in the way of the Swimming
crowds who gathered there, they were
removed and Iron braces substituted.
This left large expanse of roof too
slightly supported and the vast accum-
ulation of snow upon the roof proved
to great strain, to which the roof
yielded with crash Friday afternoon.
The loss to the owners of the rink is
$4,000 which, of course, every one sin
cerely regrets while at the same time
they rejoice that the accident occurred
while the building was empty. Since
the fever for skating has abated, the
rink has been used for various enter
tainments, and not long before this cat
astrophe, the building was used by the
ladies of the Episcopal church for a
character sociable which drew great
crowd. If the accident had happened
then, every one must have been crushed. I
The snow vas piled high on the roof
and the wonder now seems to be that it
has endured the pressure so long. There
has been good deal of talk lately of
using the rink extensively as it was a
very attractive room and very access
able and convenient. On the whole.
since it was doomed to go, it seems to
have gone Just in the nick Of time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
An Undiscovered Country.

For many years traditions and occa-
sional reports obtained from traders and
ranchmen have been repeated, regard
ing the wonderful mineral and agri-
cultural resources of central and north
ern Montana, which has been terra
tneogntd Statements from prospectors
who occasionally ventured into this
country verified to the fullest extent,
the reports regarding the unbouuded
wealth of the Territory, but the great
uncertainty and expense of transporta.
ton has heretofore prevented any de.
velopment of this district. Recently
great change has taken place The ex-
tension of the line of the st. Paul, Mimi
eapolis, e. Manitoba Railroad through
this Territory and the announced policy
Of the Company to, in every way, aid
in developing its resources, mineral and
agricultural, will cause great trtns-
formation in the next few months, from
which those who get in first will derive
the greatest benefit. An elaborate de-
tailed map with descrip ton of the coun-
try, can be secured upon application to
c. II. WARREN, Gen. Pass. Agent, st.
Paul, MINI.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
Nathan-nfnesse Wedding.

One of the pleasant events of the
season was celebrated last Monday
afternoon at the residence of Mr.. Henry
Muesse, the occasion being the marri-
age of his daughter, Miss Hattie Muesse,
to Mr.. Frank Nathan. The event has
been for some weeks anticipated and
when Mr.. Nathan came down from
Duluth few days ago it was generally
known that he would not return alone.
Aside from the interest that naturally
attaches to such an event, this affair
borrows additional interest from the
fact that the bride and groom were
born and bred in Lancaster, and are
the son and daughter of prominent
business men of the place.
The wedding was a quiet one, the
guests being the relatives of the bride
and groom with few of the most in
innate friends, but the names of the
relatives is legion and the gathering
was not small one after ALL
The wedding ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. S. ID. Pulford at
two o'clock. The bride was dressed in
blue silk with flowers and lace and re-
port says she was very fair to look upon.
After congratulations had been extend
ed to Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan the guests
partook of delicious lunch. Two
kilograms of congratulation for the
newly welded pair were brought in
during lunch, from Mr.. Newmarket
and Mr. Simons, both relatives of the
family and wealthy business men of
New York City. The presents were
very numerous and unusually fine, but
we will not stop to ennumerate, save to
say that Mr.. Muesse gave his daughter
a beautiful watch and chain, that Mr..
Joe Nathan, the groom's father, piled
high some shining gold pieces and
that Mr.. Burrows one of the partners
in the firm to which the,groom belongs,
sent solid silver tea set.
Time passed rapidly until the hour
for departure came. The BRIDE and
groom said their good-byes amid re-
newed good wishes and were soon on
the way to Spechts ferry by sleigh, the
severity of the preceding week having
yielded to afford them a warm and
sunny air for their drive across the
country. At Specht's ferry Mr.. and
Mrs. Nathan took the train for Dubu-
que and after remaing there for day
or two they will go to Duluth where
they are to reside. For two or three
years Mr.. Nathan has been engaged in
business in Duluth, being one of the
partners in large dry goods establish
ment in that city. The future promises
prosperity and happiness and all
friends here unite in the hope that
these promises may be largely fulfilled
and that the pleasure of the wedding
journey may be the prelude to happy
journey through life together.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
Notice.

Some evil disposed busy-bodies have
maliciously reported that l am hiring
Mr.. Guthrie to run his Barber shop,
and that l am reaping the profits of his
work. From the time l bought the Gibbs
building have never had any interest
or share in the Barber Shop business in
any form or manner. Mr.. Guthrie
holds land contract from me for She
sale of the Gibbs property to him. 1
consider Mr.. Guthrie o0orthy of a liberal
share of the public patronage and | am
unwilling that said report should be
used to hurt his trade.
l.. j. Aurthur
Lancaster. Wis. January 2Sth, 1888.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02

|. Work will commence at 10 a. m. of
the first day and at a. m. of the sec
ond day in each place. Evening ses-
slons for applicants for first and second
grade certificates will be held when nee
cssary. Each person not already le-
gally qualified, who intends to teach in
this county during the coming summer
must select some one of these places for
his examination. Legal cap paper, pens
and good black ink should be brought
by each applicant, while text hooks,
note books and ''teachers examiners"
are to be left at home or at boarding
places. All school officers and friends
OF Educateon are cordially invited to at
tend these meetings. Respectfully,
CHAs. l.. HARPER,
Co. Supt.
Lancaster, Wis, Jan. %, 1888.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
Notice of Dissolution.

The partnership heretofore ex-
listing between c. R. Thomas and
c. H. Basford under the name of
Thomas & Basford, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent, Mr..
Thomas withdrawing from the
firm. The business will be con-
tinued by Mr.. c. H. Basford. The
accounts will be left at the store
for collection. All notes and ac-
counts due the late firm, except
those started since January Ist,
1888, mist be settled Immediately,
either member Of the firm is en-
powered to collect them.
LANCASTER, Jan. 81, 1888.
c. R. THOMAS,
c. H. BAsFoRD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
A Card.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Kinney desire
to express their gratitude to their many
friends and neighbors who have so
kindly given their aid and sympathy
in their late bereavement. The heart
knoweth its own sorrow and time alone
can assuage our grief, but the kindness
and attention OF friends when the wave
of trouble rolls over us will ever be APP
preciated and long remembered.
Potosi, January Doth, 1888.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
!.Esadari Successor 10 Thomas { sssiari,

Having purchased Mr.. Thomas's
interest in the above firm, | shall
endeavor to merit a continuation
of the liberal patronage accorded
to them, and shall continue to keep
up their reputation for frst-class
goods in all lines at the lowest
living rates. l will make special
bargains in all lines to make room
for spring stock. New goods ar
irving constantly.
Yours Resp,
c. II. BAsFoRr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
FORECLOSURE sALE-DrLASrr, ct al.
State At Wisconsin, County Of Grant, IS. In

state At Wisconsin, County Of Grant, S. In
Circuit Court.
Edward Meyer as administrator dc bonnie non.
NJ the estate Of r. j. Anderson. deceased plain.
tiff VS. p J Delaney and Kate Delaney his wife,
Martin Clayburgh. NJ Enstein and Benjamin "
Enstein partners doing business under he firm
name OF Clayburgh, Enstein Co., Max Ian
iauer. Adolf Landaner. Solomon Michelbaoher
and John Canning defendants
Notice IS hereby given that by virtue OF and
pursuant to a judgment OF foreclosure and order
Of sale rendered at a general term Of the Circuit
Court for Grant County, Wisconsin, held 10 the
Court House in the city Of Lancaster, in said
county, on the 10Th day Of September. A. ID. 1881
and which said judgement has since beer as.
signed by said plaintiff 70 Catharine Delaney
Authorizing her to collect and enforce payment
hereof in his name or otherwise. by selling tine
mortgaged premises. and the time allowed by
law for redemption having expiredand no
redemption having been made therein, by
direction Of John ID. Wilson attorney for
@aid assignee. Catharine Delaney. viii on The
18th day OF February. A. ID 1888. at one o'clock
in the afternoon. of said dav at the front door Of
the law Office Of John d. Wilson in the city Of
Boscobel Grant County. Wisconsin offer for
sale and sell at public auction TO the highest and
best bidder or bidders therefor for cash. the
following described mortgaged premises. situa'
ted in Grant County, Wisconsin. viz Lot hve l5l
in block thirty five (35) In the village OF Boseooei
proper. (now city of Boscobel)
Dated Sherif's Office, Lancaster, Wisconsin,
January 10th, A. D. 1888. .,,,,,- s,-,r
JOHN DOLPHIN: Sheriff,
Grant County. Wisconsin.
JOHN d. WILSON attorney for Catharlne De.
laney assignee Of Plaintiff.
Post-oeaoc sffrsssr Busvuoeh Grant u9YntF
kTtsevnssr, to6c
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02

The business men of our town called
a meeting last Friday for the purpose of
organizing stock company the object
of which is to construct a telegraph or
telephone line from this place to Fenni-
more. Why not some of our farmers
join the company and help construct
the line. We certainly should have
connection at some point.
Miss Nancy Morrow. of Little Grant,
has withdrawn from our High school on
account of i'll health. Miss Morrow was
one of our best students and we hope
she will soon be able to be with us
again.
Misses Prudie White and Dove Wade
were absent from school last week on
account of bad colds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02

The revival meetings which
have been in progress here for the past
month in the Congregational church
are being held in the Methodist church
this week, and may possibly be still
further prolonged The Congregational
church has been closed because the ma
joritY of the trustees did not approve of
the further continuance the meetings.
In fact they never gave their consent to
engaging the revivalists and have all
along dlsapproved the methods en-
ployed. Whatever operates to divide a
community is to be deprecated. There
should be no difference of opinion as to
what is good. pure and righteous. 1t is
to be hoped that, somehow, all will re-
suit in good.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
UMMoNs-G ocKEL.

Circuit Court. Grant County.
Josephine Schmitz, Annie Blahkartk sibela
simmer and Theresa Cooked. plaintiffs, VS.
Fred Gockel and Maria A. Gockel his wife,
Lizzie Blindert lena Gockel John Gockel
Joseph Gockel and Mary Gockel. defendants
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 oe your failure so TO do, Judgment viii
be rendered against yo1 according to the demand
Of the complaint. ORR q LOWRY.
Plaintiffs attorneys.
P.O. Address: Lancaster. Grant Co, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02

AUCTION SALE.-Jacob Taenzler re-
siding in the town of Clifton, three miles
south of Animation, will sell lot of stock,
farm machinery, ETC., on the Sth of Feb
ruary. See his adv't on first page and
those pictorial posters done at this office
Mr.. Taenzler moves to Lambert, Ne
braska, about February 10.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
Officers Elected.

AT the meeting of the Modern Wood
man of America, held at their rooms in
HERALD Block Thursday evening, Jan.
II, 1888, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term:
v c., w. Z. Webb; w. A., +. w.
Strong; Clerk, w. f. McGonigal; Ban
ker, F. E. Strong; Escort, Jno. S.
Wright; Watchman, Jno. Stevens; SEN
try, A. Schmitt; Physician,F. E Strong;
Manager, Jno. S. Wright; Representa-
tfSe TO Head Camp. w F McGunigel
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02

The following report of the school
in Little Grant was crowded out when
first sent but will not be too late now
Whole number of pupils enrolled. .... ....... 30
Average daily Attendance. ,....,..... 2S
Names of pupils neither absent nor tardy:
Lulu Adams Myrtle Adams
Mamie Henry Lewis Henry
John Henry.
Tardy but not absent:
Everett Cairns Charley Cairns
Floyd Cairns
Absent but one day:
Hiram Adams Maggie Henry
Nelson Carmody
Absent but not sardy
George Mccormick Norah Carmody
Hiram dams.
Jennie Humphry, Teacher.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02

CLEARANCE SALE.-In order to
reduce my stock of goods, | will sell
during the rest of the season my hats,
tips, feathers, wings, etc,
at very great reduction. 42tf
Mrs l.. X. STEPHENS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02

X. S. Morse is "under the weather.
Lewis and Miller are holding revival
meetings in this place. Sixteen have
been converted.
The Old Womans Club is "under
conviction and the public will not be
infected with any more lies till they
backslide.
Henry Wright died Saturday Jan. 2S.
of consumption. He leaves a wife and
two small children.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
CONSUMPTION SuRELY CTRED

CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED.
To THE EDIToR-Please inform your
readers that have a positive remedy
for the above named disease. By its
timely use thousands of hopeless cases
have been permanently cured. l shall
be glad to send two bottles of my
remedy FREE to any of your readers
who have consumption if they will send
me their express aud post office adj
dress. Respectfully,
t. A. SLOCUM. Nj. c.,
ISL Pearl ST.. New York.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
SCHOOL REPORT.
M. DaYidson. teachl

SUIT FOR $4,000. Engineer Thomas
Dolan, who was injured so seriously in
the collision on the Northwestern road
near Pine bluff year ago last October,
last week served complaint against the
G. &. N. w. Ry. Co., claiming $4,000
damages. Mr. Dolan had been for years
in the employ of th,Northwestern road
and was one of their most valued en-
gineers. BY the accident he sustained
fearful injuries, which after months of
suffering, made the amputation of his
leg necessary in order to save his life.
The railroad company promised him
his old position if he recovered sufficient.
ly to be able to stand the run. When
Mr.. Dolan made the trial some months
ago, he found that it was impossible for
him to resume his old duties as he could
not endure the jar and motion of the
cars. He is thus cut off from the work
for which he has so thoroughly fitted
himself and that, it is claimed. through
neglect and carelessness on the part of
the railroad company. Messrs. Bush
nell and Watkins are his attorneys. 1t
looks as though he had a pretty strong
case against the company.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02

G. d. Streeter has bought meat and
vegetable market in Omaha. He bought
at bargain, and is ready to sell at
profit, but in the meanwhile he expects
to run paying business. Ed. and his
broth er-in-law Wilcox have sold their
interests in the commission firm of Bates
Streeter and Wilcox to Mr.. Bates, aud
have together bought out another COM
mission firm where they begin business
together February
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
GOOD cord wood taken in exchange
for feed at Potesi FIGURING Mill. 43f

WI. Wright has lately added new
backgrounds to his gallery and is. pre-
pared to do all kinds Of worn. Large
work speciality. All work warranted
to give satisfaction. 45tf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02

THOSE wishing to purchase a fine
farm or any stock, grain, hey. or farm
ing implements should see II. l.. Baxter
on his farm 81 miles southeast of Fenni.
more or address him by letter at Eenni.
more or inquire at this Office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
NOTICE TO CREDIToRs-LEsLEn

Claims heard by court.
State Of Wisconsin. County court Tor Grant
county-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Lou p. Lester,
deceased.
Notice s hereby given. that the claims and de.
mands of all persons against Lon 7. Lester late
OF the city OF Boscobel in said county. deceased
Couty Court Of said county, at the regular terms
of said court to be held at the court hOusein the
city of Lancaster in and for said county of Grant,
on the first Tuesdays Of May and August. A.
D. 1888. Also that six co months from and after
the 2ith day Of January. A, ID. 1888, IS the time
limited for the creditors OF said Lou -. Lester
deceased to present their claims to said court for
examination and allowance.
By order OF the Court.
Geo b. CARTER,
County Judge
Dated Jan. "a, 1888. iSwf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02

MARRIED.-January, 25th 1888 at the
District parsonage in Plattevile Wis,
by Rev. B E. Wheeler, Mr.. Norman E.
Addison of Ellenboro and Miss Ada A.
Graves, daughter of Joab Graves Esq.
of Harrison.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02

If you need a perfect tonic or a blood
purifier, take DIR. Jones Red Clover
Tonic. 1t speedily cures all troubles
of the stomach. kidneys aud liver. Can
be taken by the most delicate. Price
soc.
No one should delay when they have
a cough or cold, when so cent bottle of
Bigelow's Cough Cure will promptly and
safely cure them. Dollar size cheapest
for family use or chronic cases. Sold
by Stone q Hassell.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02

DONATION The will be a donation
supper and festival held at Mt. Zion
church miles north of Lancaster,
Thursday evening, February 10th, for
the benefit of the pastor, j. F. Briefly.
All are cordially invited.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-02-02
.sTATE-AUEL.

EsTATE-Aurr'
State Of Wisconsin, county court Of GIANT
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 Lam
caster in said county, on the third Tuesday
Of February, A ID. 1885, being the 2lst day Of
February, 1888, at the hour OF one
o'clock in the afternoon, the following matter
will be heard and considered:
The petition OF John Scholl for the conveyance
TO HIM by the administrator OF tho estate OF
Lucy Auel, deceased, Of the following lands In
Grant county. Wisconsin: The east half OF the
southeast quarter Of section seven a.. town
hree (3). range five (5) west and the undivided
one-thrd part Of the following described tr ct,
tO-wt: beginning at the northwest corner OF the
northeast quarter Of the southwest quarter Of
section eight o., town and range aforesaid, run
ming thence east on the east aud west quarter
section line $50 chains. thence 5. IL degrees W.
5tsSso chains thence $. 2 degrees X chains,
thence S. Al degrees 3 iifSd chains p the ) W.
corner Of said tract thence n. 20iso chains TO the
place of beginning, pursuant to contract exc
cuted by saidLucy AuCl and dated February 9th,
a. ID. 1885,
BY order Of the Court,
GEO. Il. CARTER, County Judge
Dated Jan. 3. A. ID. 1883 45w7