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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-02-16
Tha Eaatarn Shore.

The world Is beginning TO look upon
the Eastern Shore about as we people
down here as the garden spot Of the earth.
This IL the way contributor Of Harper's
Magazine In number talks about us.
Separated In manner from the rest Of
the world, yet In just such position as To
render Il within easy reach; that PENN.
sula bounded on the north and east by
the Delaware Bay. ON the south and east
by the Atlantic. and ON the west by Chesa-
pcakc Bay, containing the greater part OF
the State of Delaware, niue counties
about one third Of Maryland, and two
counties Of Virginia. lies balmily luxura'
ing in peace and plenty. The mysterious
food Of the Gulf streams flow close
enough to this shore to soften the humid
climate to mean temperature Of 81 To
$50 throughout the year, re to TO in sum.
mcr. $40 TO 3So in winter. Figs aud pome.
GRANTEES flourish IN the open air. with
peaches. lustrious rs nowhere else In the
world. apples. pears. melons. berries, and,
in short, all varieties Of fruit growing in
temperate and semi.tropical regions
Wheat. oats, corn and other cereals grow
abundantly; vegetables yield rich crop,
and forest trees of valuable lumbcr-pinc,
cedar, cypress. and black and white oak. :
abound. Not only does the lghicst labor
secure speedy and abundant return from
this generous soil, hut Nature. as though
ii were her chosen spot has stocked il will,
lavish supply Of her special bounlics
The waters TEEN with oysters, fish. terra.
pins. crabs; the long stretches Of marshy
shore with wild FOWL, and the inlands
fields. morases and swamps with par.
triices. gray snipc and wood .cocks. With
such a land SCI near us. the busy hum of
tie worlds tccming life beating against
lis shores ike It's own Atlantic surges
while il lies quiet and tranquil. with
its Italian climate and the fruitinlncss Of
Normandy supplying rs ii does large
part of the berries. one third of the oysters
and nearly all the peaches To the New
York markets il is remarkable that so 1t.
tie is really known Of il.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-02-16

remaining unclaimed in the Snow Hill
Post Office for the month of January:
Females Mary Carver. col. Miss Emc-
line Danes. Margaret Duffy, Emma liar.
mon. Mrs. Gen. Jones, Hattie Johnson,
Jane Morse, Belle Is. Northan, Mrs. Emma
Taylor.
Males-Sydncy J. Lame, Lem. Ham
mond, col. stephen Mills.
Persons calling Tor any Of the above let
tiers will please state they are advertised.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-02-16
Notice to Taxpayers,
For the mouth Of February. !ss9,

For the month Of February, 1889.
will he at Bishopville, Thursday. 1thi
Berlin, Friday and Saturday, sth and OH
Snow IIili. every Tuesday. Pocomoke
City, Saturday. l6lh; Stockton. Saturday
a3,l, for the purpose Of collecting taxes.
Al taxes are now due and an in,crcs,
from the isl day of January, 1850. | shall
take |, as great favor II those owing
taxes will settle upas soon rs possible.
U.F. SIIOCKLEY.
feb. e.3t. Collector
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-02-16
Sxow IIII.l., Mn, Feb. 7ll. 1899.

NeAsrs Hastings d ShOckley-In reply to
your inquiry, about Listers Fertilizers, !
can iruihiully say this much. that have
done great deal Of trucking during the
las, 90 years, and have used many phos.
pilates. some IL which were very good.
hut Of them all Listers was the hest. The
Standard aud tie Potato Phosphaies are
exec llen,. and anybody who wants n good
Bone Phosphate that will give them good
results every time, ! advise them 10 buy
Listers Phosphates. EDWIN Dixon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-02-16

'" ~rsnr.aaA ,4p,ip,,.Cjaa
the young pcofar ~rTvyvNi ,hcSFss usual
merrimcn, in sending and receiving luii-
crous valentines" knownas comics" of
course the lnvcsick ones enjoyed the
more sentimental kind
We are requested rs The ladies Of the
NJ T.. Church 10 say that the Prismciic
which was Ia have come of on the a2nd
inst. will b" postponed on accoun, of the
illness Of Mr. 7. d. purncll Further
notice will he given through these colnms.
- Rev. Il I. Jester will preach tomor.
row Sunday at Snow llill 1910 a. M,
Trinity ESQ y. M. and Mrs. VI. VI. Du.
hurst will take charge Of the revival ser.
vices in Snow Hill nj p. ~, Rev. II. II
Powell will preach nj Cool Spring 1854
n. M.
MIR. ". ID Corddry has been engaged
this week in shingling the Court House
Tower with the Coririgh, patent metal
shingles. lie has made u very nice job oi
IL, as is his custom, and now the tower
is ornamental In appearance rs well as
fire.proOf.
--Mc.srs. Bell 4 Bowen. Of Berlin. made
an assignment On Saturday. MeSsrs. Geo
W. Purnell and Clayton J, Purncll have
been appointed Preliminary Trustees
The liabilities ARE about 5000 Assets
$4OOO. The Notice to Creditors" mp
pears in lo.day's MESSENGER.
Some ~ the Dcacons Of Dovcr. Del
Presbyterian Church. dissatisfied with
the pastor. Rev. j. +. Sioneciphcr. dncere'
moniously requested his resignation hui
the congregation thinks Otherwise. and
the whole matter has been referred To III,
New Castle Presbyicry for adjustment.
Thomas Dixon Purnell. Esq. Ia,
been very III this week. Ills friends aud
relatives despaircd Of his life more than
once, and the Doctor was without hop,
until charge for the l~,icr ok plac,
In Mr.. Purncll Thursday A. We go Il
press We learn that he Is still Ia hopefu
condition.
One day this week Mr. John J. Col
lins went To his stables and found iin'
Hlare belonging TO him lying down will
quite large hole iorn or cut in her breast
We are informed that Mr.. Collins doe
not know how the animal MAS injured
DIR. AlyA Smith iook charge of the mar
and she Is now In fair way Ia recovery
The members and friends III the NJ
p. Church. nf this town. me, nj the Par
sonage last Saturday evening aud gav'
their minister. Rev. u. y. Jester. pound
Ing" They also re organized the Ladies
Aid socirly. which viii hold u first meet
Ing 1t the residence Of Mrs. Alfred Dyke
on Monday evening, March iIh,A : O'Clock
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-02-16

-NoTicE.-Any person in Snow Hill
having pamphlet or pnpcro Exc. Canon
aud Church Unity issued hy me- Aug. or
Sept. isss. will please leave same u, Drug
Store of DIR. Hall 10 he furnished soon
after. either with an entire substitute al
the same with marginal notes. j. Il. H.
pURNEII..
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1889-02-16
TOWN, COUNTY AND PENINSULA.
rpsHuR & PuRNELL SOLICITORS

$4,000 was realized from the "MotheI
Goose enie rtainmclt last week.
-Wanicda few head young cattle chcaI
for cash. PESTI.ASp. Snow Hill.
MIR. Charles Clayvillc paid a visit tC
relatives in Salisbury Saturday last.
We had slight snow fall last Mon
day. Not enough To Written the earth.
What is the greatest pride of the
South? The Horse Shoe Spring Bed.
Don't forget the sale Of the Prcsby
isrian Parsonage property next Tuesday
-Messrs. Richardson. Smith. Moore 4
Company. lost u valuable carriage horse
last Saturday nigh.
Rev. J. H. Campbell will lD.V.) preach
in the Cour, House on tomorrow Mt iO.@
o'clock a. M. and 1p. NJ.
We understand the hall given 10y the
young gentlemen. OF Berlin, on Thursday
night was quite success.
The Rev. Vaughn $. Collins has re-
ccived an invitation to become pastor Of a
church in Wheeling, W. Va. lie will tie
cline it.
Please accept this cake with our many
thanks for mentioning our festival in your
paper. G. ". PoRTER, klci Grange. You
bet we will j
MIR. Zadok Powell was confined To his
room several days this week from swell
len and painful face caused from taking
cold in his teeth.
when YOU visit Baltimore. stop II,
the Maliby House, where will be found
first .class accommodations and exceed.
ingly low rales."
What j. the rich mans legacy. the
poor mans treasure the wifr's joy. and
the greatest comfort Of the sick: The
Horse Shoe Spring Bed.
The main shaft broke nj Collins, Vim.
cent Il Robins mill lns, sunday nigh,
about Go'clock aud the town was without
any electric lights until Tuesday.
Young man don't forget Ia look II,
our new and nobhy Puff Scarfs. They are
handsome and cheap J. MASko.
Salisbury. Md.
Western Maryland College Weslmin.
lister. has received another gilt from u
graduate of the college, the sum donated
to be used iocrcci and equip complete
gymnasium
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-20

do, personal contributions of any
amount being acceptable. AS pride
to the state it is hoped the amount will
be raised in time to secure the endow-
ment.
Emil Spiegelberg owns diminutive
pup of the yellow species that evidently
has no use for barber shop. He was
accidently locked into Tony Howell's
shop Saturday night; and although the
fact was discovered, it was supposed he
would DO safe until Sunday morning
and so he was. But the barber shop
did not fare so well. The little fellow
climbed upon the windows and after
yainly trying 10 take q ride upon the
spring rollers and considerably tearing
both curtains, turned his attention TO
the window castings and knawed them
almost through to the glass. He then
tried TO use tho rounds OF the chairs for
tooth picks. The putty, paint, ETC.,
was more than his little stomach could
stand and no was made violently i'll.
The shop was sight to behold when
Tony came down Sunday morning to
lot the mice little doggy out. But the
mice little doggy escaped before the
extent of damage was discovered.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-20
MARKET. REPORT.
Local Exchanges.

Prairie du Chen Union: - SUDDEN
DEATH: On Sunday last Michael Dolan
OF Rising Sun in this county, arose in
his usual health. went to church, re-
TUNED 10 his home and sat down to
read the papers, and quietly passed
away; without the least warning to his
family. Mr.. Dolan has been long and
favorably known in this County.
Grant Co Democrat: That valian-
Gus device, barb wirc, caused the death
of a good horse belonging to James
Thomas of Elk Grove; the serious in
jury of a horse owned by J. Curkeet
and one belonging to VIM. Millman. all
on Tuesday of this week.
Pick and Gad:-On Decoration day
tramp slipped into an unoccupied
room of the House of Harvey Mann, on
the road between Hazel Green and
Galena, and stole about $3.50 in money
and good watch and other valuable
trinkets. He was afterwards captured
and nearly all the property recovered
and also watch stolen from a lady in
Dubuque was found in his possession.
1t is good plan TO keep an eye on
suspicious looking strangers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-20

was next on the program, and received
great deal Of merited applause.
Commencement" BY Morgan Sala and
circumstances" by Hattie Bonhaul
who stood frs, in The class. were pleas.
ing productions, he former being
rather witty. a 'Srrena,le" by the
quartette followed and then Willie C..
Mayne disconrsed on Economy and
Liberty
Lydia perrin,d, ivercd the last essay of
the evening. Her remarks were adj
dressed chiefly 10 the young men and
women of to-day Before The present
alton of diplomas. male quarlette was
finely rendered BY Messrs. Spencer,
Adkins, Nj. ID. Brown aud DIR. O p.
Sala.
Prof. Zimmelman's remarks TO the
class We're brief and TO the point while
his address To the audience was very
appropriate. The graduates were show
cred with beautiful bouquets. A "Med-
ley quartette closed the exercises of
the evening. A. LISTENER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-20
COMMENCEMENT At BLOOMINGTON


The commencement exercises of the
Bloomington High School were a grand
success. Notwithstanding the sultry
weather. and the fact that there were
commencement exercises in Lancaster,
Patch Grove and Boscobel the same
evening, the City Hall was filed 10 over
flowing.
The music was splendid, even excel
ling if possible, that of former occasions
of the kind. The essays and orations
were entertaining and showed energy
and ability on the part Of the pupils.
After a song by the quartette, Miss
Daisy Brooks. soprano, Miss Mile Kali
tenbach, alto. J. b. Adkins. tenor, G.
E. Spencer. bass. with Miss Nellie
Brown presiding at the organ, Rev. j.
l.. Barlow made brief and eloquent
prayer. Miss Minnie Chambers essay
which followed Sas well written and
highly applauded. A. G. Shrake's
Grafton on '.Self Reliance was good,
common sense talk. "Varnishes" by
Maggie Leamy; was treated in every
sense that the word implies and was in
teresting and instructive.
An instrumental duet, Lies Danes de
Seville executed on two organs by
| Misses Daisy Brooks and Nellie Brown,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-20
PoIosl.

Rob't Bulman, who went to Washing
ton Territory nine years ago, came up
on his friends here very suddenly a
week ago, and instead of being a
smooth faced boy as he was then, he is
large robust man. lie reports every
thing as being on the ''boOm' in the far
west and mis- prospects financially are
very good
Mrs. ID. ID. Ut, formerly Of this coun-
ty but now Of Washington Territory ar
rived here last week to visit relatives
and friends here a short time Her
father, Uncle Frank Bonham. will re-
turn with her and there make his future
home.
The Lancaster and Potosi base ball
clubs played match game at this place
last Thursday which resulted in the boys
from the Hub getting scooped. The
score stood % to % with one error each.
Our boys are all young in the business
only one of the old nine being here. but
any time Captain Bob will bring his
team down our boys will teach them
how to play ball. They must not think
that because they beat the Fennimores
they can beat the Chicago, Milwaukee,
Dubuque or Potosi club. Boys, you
must live and learn a great deal about
base ball before you will become expert
players as our boys are.
II all reports are true, there will be
two weddings herei a very short time.
The parties are well and fayorably
known as being some of the best boys
and girls that were eyer raised here.
If they would only remain with us we
would enter no complaint. but what is
our loss is Chicago's gain.
Potosi will celebrate the Fourth this
year in the grand old style. There has
cen plenty of money raised for the oc-
casion and the boys are sparing neither
pains nor expense to make 1t the best
celebration PotOsi has ever had. Every
body is invited to come and participate
in the festivities of the day. The pro-
gram will be grand and all will go home
well pleased.
Grant Stevens, of Lancaster, visited
over Sunday with John Neavill. He
seemed very much delighted with the
picturesque scenery which surrounds
our village.
Miss Maggie Chase, of Lancaster, is
visiting with relatives and friends here.
j. L. Daily has erected very nice
residence on South Main street and ex-
poets to move into il in very short
time. If we only had a few more en-
terprising men 10 put up some neat cot
tages it would be grand thing for our
town.
The triple star correspondent of last
week neglected to note the fact that
Horace Hymer is also selling agricul-
tural implements and he has a very
good trade established. He handles the
Champion and there is no better ma
chine made.
Andy Kaltenbach went to Blooming
ton last week after his sister Miss Mil
lie. who has just closed very success
ful term of school there. She was en-
ployed the past year in the High school
and the Bloomington people speak in
the highest terms of her as a teacher
and companion. We wish her success
for she is one of the best girls that
Grant county has.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-20
OBITUARY

Mrs Samuel Barstow died at her home in this
city Sunday, June 9th. aged e. years.
Mrs. Samuel Barstow, whose maiden
name was Miss Arminda Patterson,
was born July 21st, 1922 in Malone,
New York. She was married in Yer
mont in 1913 10 b. Franklin Hyde, and
came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1854
and settled in Grant Co., living most of
the time III Lancaster. Four children
were given to b!eSt this union, three of
whom are still living, namely Mrs. DR..
McFadden. of Kansas; Mrs. Spencer
Downing. OF EIlenboro; Columbus Hyde
of Iowa. After the death of her
husband the deceased continued TO
teach school--the occupation of her
maiden days.
In October, 1867, she was united in
marriage to Mr.. Samuel Barstow, of
Elenboro, and they came to reside in
Lancaster About two years ago her
health began TO fail and it grew into a
RFAuuhl uttitHt uutll ututu Chiut Ou
Sunday. June 9Th. The deceased was
highly respected and beloved by a large
circle of friends and relatives in this COM
munity. The funeral services took place
IN the Congrc gational church on Mon
day Afternoon Rey. Marcellus. pastor
of the Methodist church. preached the
fnueral sermon and was assisted in the
services by Rev. A. j. Coyill and Rev.
Witherbee, of Fennimore Many SYM
pathizing friends were present and fol-
lowed the remains to their last resting
place on the hill A beautiful floral
pillow was made and presented by a
number of the deceased's friends.
All communications TO receive at.
tention must be accompanied by the
4 IL
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-20
ALUMNI BANQUET

The Alumni Association. together
with about seyenty-tiye guests partook
of banquet in the Town Hall Satur-
day evening, June 18th. The hall was
tastefully decorated. the motto of the
association, "Let him who merits wear
the palm" was among the noticiblO
features Of the decoration.
After magnificent repast, the mem
bers of the association responded TO the
toasts announced by Prof. Zimmerman,
who filled the position of toast master
admirably. The toasts displayed a
variety of wit, humor, pathos and even
sarcasm. They were well received and
applauded. Prof. Harper by his pres
ence and witty remarks added greatly
to the pleasure of the evening. Plenty
of first class music was furnished and
the occasion was q very enjoyable one
in every respect, except for dhe rain
which made it unpleasant for visitors
from abroad.
Rev. j. l.. Barlow in behalf Of the
citizens of Bloomington thanked Prof.
Zimmerman fer his work in the school
and after few farewell remarks the
assemblage dispersed with many wishes
for the welfare of the alumni and the
Bloomington High School. A GUEST.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS. -stagman.

Claims heard by Court.
State OF Wisconsin, County Court for Grant
County-In Probate.
In the matters OF the estate OF Frederick Stag.
man deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that the claims and de.
mands OF all persons against Frederick stag.
man, late OF the town Of Bloomington in said
county, deceased, will be received, examined
and adjusted by the County Court OF said county
at the special term Of said court, TO be held at
the court house in the city OF Lancaster IN and
for said county OF Grant. on the Fourth Tues
DAYS Of September and December. A. d. 1889.
Also that six 90 months from and after the
twentieth FAY OF June, A.. ID. 1889. is the time
limited for the creditorsof said Frederick Stag.
man deceased. to present their claims 10 said
court for examination and allowance.
Dated June 20, A. ID. 1899.
BY order OF the Court.
GEO. b. CARTER,
County County
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-20
Grand open air concert.
MT, IDA NOTES.


MT, IDA NOTES.
IL has been some time since notes
have been sent TO the Herald.
Owing TO the cold and dull times in
our community it has been quite a
gloomy spring. Crops arc looking
some better since the warm weather
set in.
Farmers were feeling quite troubled
about their corn crop. Now we are
having such change in the weather
we are in hopes that il will come out
all right.
Our spring term of school closed last
Saturday. Miss lockwood has given
very good satisfaction, her scholars
think a great deal of their teacher and
IN hopes they may SEQ her again in the
fail.
Mrs. SimOns and daughter Minnie.
have returned from Colorado and are
staying with Mr.. and Mrs Guggans.
Earnest Travers and lady, who have
been visiting around Mt. Ida, have re-
turned 10 their home in Illinois.
Mr. Will Guoin has been ON the sick
list, but is able to be around again.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-20
sTATE-wILLrAx b. WAIVER


State Of Wisconsin, County court Of Grant
COunty-In probate.
Notice s hereby given. that az the special
term OF the County Conrt to be held in and for
said county AT the court house IN the city Of Ian
caster, in said county, on the end Tuesday OF
August A. ID. 1884, being the 18th day OF
August 1889, at the hour OF O'Clock in the after.
considered;
The application OF Henrietta Walker. az admin
istratrix OF the estate OF William Is. Walker foI
the allowance Of her final account and an order
assigning the residue OF said estate and for her
discharge.
BY order OF the Court
GEO. d. CARTER.
County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-20
A OaAME Eonnp

Omaha World: He--My dear Miss
Angel, will you not partake of just a
little pale. pink cream and one bon
bon, which | fear will not be so ex-
quisite as you are accustomed to in
Boston?
She-What q break! I'm not from
Boston. live in Kansas City
He--Well. I'm fish, Here, waiter,
bring us double order of pork chops
and some turnips with the peelng on.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-20
the GLORIOUS FOURTH

On July Sd and 4th the Chicago &
Northwestern Railway Co. will sell ex-
cursion tickets, between all stations,
good returning until the 9Th, inclusive,
az one fare for the round trip. For
tickets and full information apply to
agents Chicago & Northwestern Rail-
way
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-20
GRAND FOURTH.
PROGRAM

Salute of thirteen guns and ringing
of bells at sunrise.
Grand parade at 10 o'clock a. m
Headed by bands, officers Of the day
Old Continentaller, car with Goddess d
Liberty and ladies representing states
civic societies, Glee Club, fire compan
les, drum corps, broom brigade, young
American brigade. citizens. The pro
eession viii march through principal
streets. After the parade is dismissed
the following exercises will take place
at the Grand stand:
Music by the band.
Invocation.
Music by the Glee Club
Reading Of Declaration Of lndepen.
dence.
Music by the band.
Grafton.
Music by the Glee Club and Band
Dinner.
2:30 O'CLOCK p. NJ.
Grand parade Gideon's Band and
jolly burlesquers.
EVENING.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-06-20
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION

For the next meeting of the National
Educational Association, the Chicago &
North Western Railway Company will
sell tickets to nashville, Tenn. and re-
turn, good going from July 1st to July
10Th, and good returning from July 10th
to September 10th, at rate of one lowest
limited first-class fare for the round trip,
with $500 additional for Association
membership free.
For tickets and details information,
apply to any agent of the Chicago &
Northwestern Railway Company, or
address E. p. Wilson, General Passen-
ger Agent, Chicago