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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
WHY FLOWERS 81 EEp
One of the Most Curious Phenomenona Of
Plant Life.

IlRnL Lie.
That flowers sleep is evident to the
most casual observer. The beautiful
daisy opens at sunrise and closes at
sunset, whence its name DAYS eve y
The morning-glory opens its flower
with the day. The "John-go-to- bed.
at-noon" awakes at four in the morn
ing, but closes its eyes in the middle
OF the day, and the dandelion is in full
bloom only during the hours OF strong
light This habit OF some flowers is
certainly very curious, and furnishes
one OF the many instances which prove
the singular adaptability OF every
thing in nature. The reason is found
in the method by which this class OF
flowers is fertilized 1t is obvious.
says Sir John Lubbock, that flowers
which are fortified by night-nying In.
sects would derive no advantage bv
being open by day; and, on the other
hand, that those which are fortified
by bees would gain nothing by being
open at night. Nay, it would be a dis
advantage. because it would render
them liable to be robbed of their
honey and pollen by insects which are
incapable of fertilizing them. would
venture To suggest. then, that the
closing OF flowers may have reference
to the habits of insects. and it may be
observed. also. in support Of this, that
wind-fertilized flowers never Sleep
Christian AZ Vera.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15


Reserve your exhibits for the Fenni-
more fair.
Mrs. }. NJ. Phelps arrived here from
Chicago last week.
The residence of Samuel Tller is
being made larger and more COM
modious.
Mrs. Sleckmist, of Iowa, has been
visiting with friends in town.
Gilbert johnson is back from the
west, after stay Of about year He
prefers Wisconsin 10 Iowa.
Miss Ida Govier, who is attending the
Normal Review School at Lancaster,
spent Saturday and Sunday at home.
Prof, f. X Shuttleworth, called in
town on Monday. lie will teach at
Fotosi again this fall
The grounds of Mrs. John Beetham
haYe been made more attractive by the
building of fine fence around the
premises.
Miss Tressie Byerly left last week for
Iowa. where she will engage in teach:
ing.
Henry w. Brown, took occasion to
run down from Lancaster and spent
Saturday and Sunday in our lively
town.
John Norris has been entertaining
his daughter, Mrs. M. Doyle and chill
dren, of Cobb, at the paternal home.
q. l.. Mcdowell was called to 1ama
county, Iowa, this week Monday, by
the serious illness of his father.
Albert Weber was visited last week
by his brothers, Louis, of Lancaster,
and Chas., of Souix Falls, Oak.
Brechler Bros keep fine stock of
buggies always on hand They are also
selling many plows for falluse
Mrs. ID. r. Parker and youngest
daughter, took the train on Friday, for
prolonged visit with relatives al
Ripon, Wis
Mrs. NJ. Switzer has bought some
lots on Spring ST., east of Mrs. Phil
bricks, and will erect a substantial and
attractive residence on them.
l.. A. Powers and wife came back
from the East last week, and report a
pleasant time spent with old friends in
Pennsylvania and other eastern states.
The new house of w. M. Comstock
is nearing completion, and promises 10
be n beauty. The grounds will be put
in nice shape. Altogether, it makes a
very neat appearance.
Mrs. Henry Weeping died on Friday
morning after prolonged illness. The
funeral was held the next day, and
brought together many friends and
neighbors, TO extend 10 the bereaved
family their sympathies. The remains
were inferred at Sitter. A more de-
tailed notice will be given next week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
QUEER LONDON NAMES.

Queer names are certainly found in
the London General Registry of Births,
at Somerset House. For example young
scions of the families of Bath. Lamb,
Jordan, Dew, Dear and Smith are
christianed respectively Foot, Pascal,
River, Morning, Offspring and Smith
Follows. Mr.. Cox called his son Arthur
Wellesley Wellington Waterloo. Mr.,
Jewett, noted huntsman. named his
Edward Bying Tally Ho Forward A
mortal that was evidently unwelcome is
recorded as Zone Too Many" Another
of the same sort is Not Wanted
James" Children with six to ten
names are frequent but probably the
longest name in the world, longer than
that of any potenate, is attached to the
child of Arthur Pepper, laundryman.
The name of his daughter, born 1888,
is Anna Bertha Cecilia Diana Emile
Fanny Gertrude Hypatia Inez Jane
Kate Louise Maud Nora Ophelia Quincy
Rebecca Starky Tereza Ulysis isic) We
nus Winifred Xenophon Yetty Zeus
Pepper-one title precisely for every let
ter Of the alphabet.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
OLD HAYsEEp.s ORDER.
A Meek Looking Gentleman Who Was
Not as Green "a lie Seemed.

A Meek Looking Gentleman Who Was
Not as Green "a lie Seemed.
He was meell-looking old sgentle-
man from the country, and as he took
his seat at the dining-room table the
drummers looked at him over their
soup-spoons. They noted his weather.
beaten face, his wet hair carefully
parted and brushed around over his
ears, and his air Of diflidence as he
nervously fingered his fork; and when
the waiter girl stood demurely at his
side and winked at the boot-and-shoe
man, they were all attention.
''Soup?" she asked
The old man seemed a bit surprised
at the breyity of the bill of fare, and
fidgeted about as though waiting for
her to say something more.
Would you like some soup?n said
the girl, with a side-glance at the
coifee-and-spice man.
Il amt particular about soup as /
know Of, " answered the old man.
Boil muffin. capersauce. roas' beef,
rs lamb. RS veal. fricasee chick'n,
cole ham-tonguc. chick'n-salad. frit-
ters boil N baked p'tatus," said the
girl with lightning-like rapidity.
The old man looked kind of helpless,
and the boys ielt little sorry for him
as he kept his eyes fastened on the
fork, which he showed from side 10 side
with his fingers
Il guess I'll take-l guess you'll have
to say that again, he said, looking up,
and the girl ratified the whole thing
Off in exactly the same time as before.
The old man eoked round the table,
and caught sight Of drummer wink
ing at the girl; then he jerked his
head around, and looking her straight
in the face, he said:
"You may gimme SIM bile cornbeef
n cabbage, roas' beef, veal n muffin,
cole chick'n n turkey n tongue, m
SIN ham N eggs m Goldfish cakes N
sassage N beefsteak m piece O pun
kin pie N cup O coffee. sis; ID now see
ef yer kin make yer little legs Ay g
fast as We kin yer tongue, for l wanter
git home; there's shower comm
up
The girl hesitated, turned red, and
then made break for the kitchen,
while the drummers laughed ana the
old man gazed out Of the window at
the gathering clouds. Puck.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
Department.

stephens; as finance committee, Geo.
IL. Baxter. A. b. Bailey, o. J. Arnold
=. A. Wilson, John Brechlor. A
motion was made, that the association
DC formed as stock company, and
that the shares be fixed at $25 each
An amendment to this motion was
made, substituting $40 as the amount of
each share, instead of S25. The
amendment was put TO vote and LOST.
by vote of II to IA. The original
motion was then voted on and carried
On motion, the number of shares al
lowed each stock holder as the maxi
mum number was fixed at four The
meeting then adjourned, on motion,
I'LL Wednesday, Aug. IA, at ? O'Clock
p. m.
oMARJ. ARNOLD. HENRY T.. RoRTHE,
Chairman. Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
5RopTvlLLE.

The harvest moon smiles down upon
us industrious people busy harvesting
late pieces of grain, while the hum of
the cylinder is heard beating out the
golden grain. Wheat yield better than
last year; yield of oats simply cnor-
nous; potatoes checked by the drouth;
buckwheat, corn and other truck back
ward.
Since my last notes three deaths have
occurred in this vicinity. july 20, the
young and lovely wife of Il. M. Calkins.
merchant in the sprightly little town
of Bagley; Aug. 1st, Mrs. Bymer an
aged German lady of the same place.
The shocking intelligence has just
reached us of the death of Richard, the
son of George Lane, resident OF Patch
Grove. 1t appears that the son assist
ed by his father was taking a binder
apart in order 10 store it away; Dick
was lying on his back under the binder
clearing out some rubbish underneath
when il fell, crushing him to death in
stantly.
Aug. p was +. l.. Days 2l birthday
and also his wedding day. The high
contracting parties were united at the
home of the bride in Garniville. Iowa.
Many useful and valuable presents was
presented to them by admiring friends
and parents who feel deeply interested
in their future welfare. The young
couple will honeymoon at his home in
Brodtville, after which they expect 10
drift out on the broad ocean OF life fol-
lowed by the ancient slipper, the Gus
tomary handful of rice and the best
wishes of many friends.
Tomb stones have recently been
erected in our cemetery by Heaton,
Harris & Boorman. The first Sat. in
Aug. was set to clear up the grounds
but was overlooked. The yard is sad
ly infested with weeds and bushes. Now
good people what say you; let us meet
and do this much needed work the third
Sat in Aug. which would be the 18th,
bring lunch and suitable tools to work
with.
When Greek meets Greek then comes
the tug of war rhe Sand Burss met
the Mi. Hope 9 Aug. A and came off sec
ond best. Our boys didn't take it to
heart much guess, for they were as
jolly as Jolly could be on their way
home
The church sociable at Hazelton July
"A, was very pleasant affair. While
the dollars rolled into the till the young
folks, old ones too for that matter, tried
hard to solve the ancient problem, how
much the human stomach can hold
when strained TO its fullest tension.
Patsey says coons hanging on the
ragged edges of the corn fields are re-
duced to mere skeletons, fretting like
the superior animal of the Ho-mo-genus
over the possible loss of the corn crop.
The HERALD agt was around few
days ago but did not lift the latch of
our sanctum, sorry; for we love to meet
any representative of that grand old
sheet that we have read and admired
for about 40 years. RED OAK.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
WILHELMIS IMPROVED CREAMERY cam.
WHITTIER ON FARMING.
a Letter TO the Secretary OF the Ess5
County Agricultural Society.


A Letter TO the Secretary OF the Essex
County Agricultural Society.
DEAR FRIEND: Thy letter conveying
the congratulations and kind wishes OF
the Essex County Agricultural Society,
! have received with no common salts
faction. No birthday has ever given
me more pleasure. My ancestors since
1910 have been farmers in Essex Coun-
ty. ! was early initiated into the mys-
teries of farming as it was practiced
seventy years ago, and worked faith
fully on the old Haverhill homestead,
until, at the age OF thirty years, | was
impeled to leave it, greatly to my re-
greet Ever since, if have envied any
body, it has been the hale, strong
farmer, who could till his own acres.
and if he needed help, could afford to
hire it. because he was able to lead the
work himself | have lived to see
great and favorable change in the
farming population OF Essex Coun-
ty. The curse OF intemperauce
is almost unknown among them;
the rumseller has no mortgage
on their lands As a rule they are in
telligent. well-informed. and healthily
interested in public affairs; self-re-
spectful and respected; independent
land-holders, fully entitled, If any
class is, 10 the name of gentlemen. It
may be said that they are not million
aires, and that their annual gains are
small But, on the other hand, the
farmer rests secure, while other occu-
pations and professions are in constant
fear of disaster; his dealing directly
and honestly with the Almighty is
safer than speculation; his life is no
game OF chance, and his investments
in the earth are better than in stock
companies and syndicates As to
profits, If our farmers coald care less
for the comforts Of themselves and
their families, if they could consent TO
live as their ancestors once lived, and
as the pioneers Of the new countries
now live. they could with their
present facilities. no doubt double
their incomes. but what a pitiful gain
this would be, at the expense OF the
decencies and retinements which make
life worth living. No better proof Of
real gains can be found than the crea-
ton of pleasant homes for the comfort
Of age and the happiness OF youth.
When the great English critic, Mat
thew Arnold. was in this country, he
remarked that. while the land looked
to him rough aud unproductive, the
landlords houses seemed neat and
often elegant with an air OF prosper
ity about them But where" he
asked, ''do the tenants. the working
people live?" He seemed surprised
when | told him the tenants were the
landlords. and the workers the own
ers.
Let me return my sincere thanks to
the Essex Agricultural Society for the
kind message conveyed in thy letter;
and with the best wishes for its con-
tinued prosperity and usefulness. J am
truly thy friend.
john G.. WHITTIER
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
DySPEPRIA

Makes the lives of many people misera-
BILE, and often leads TO self-destruction
We know of no remedy for dyspepsia
more successful than Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. 1t acts gently, yet surely and eff
ficiently, tones the stomach and other
organs, removes the faint feeling, Gre
ates good appetite. cures headache,
and refreshes the burdened mind. Give
Hoods Sarsaparilla fair trial. 1t win
do You good.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
ADVERTISING SCALE,

Annual advertisements payable quarterly.
Same reset quarterly without extra charge,
Advertisements set to double colum 30 per
cent. extra.
Business cards, lines or less, s. per annum.
Each extra line ST.
Legal advertisements charged at the rates pre-
scFibed by statute.
Advertisements not otherwise ordered,'wih be
continued until ordered out and charged &C.
Ordingly.
Estray notices, one animal is described,
$3.50 for weeks. Each additional animal de
scribed in same notice. 50 cents.
Special notices and business notices IN news
type IL cents per line first insertion; cents
per line each subsequent Insertion.
Religious notices, Marriages and Deaths, IN
serted free But 10 cents per line charged foI
obituary notices and OBITUARY Poetry"
Adg0nce pay required for transient advertise
nents. Commissioners Notices, Attachment
Notices and Estray Notices (of animals taken
up).
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

mismanagement of the evening and
night attendant ceremonies, is disposed
to demand recognition as the metropo-
lis. Chicago and Boston are disposed,
we believe, to initiate her New York's)
claims in order to draw off the leaguers,
though each city is the last 10 yield pre-
tensions.
1t is really shame that House Bill
No. 8,S6S and the report of Committee
on Foreign Affairs have not been suf-
ficient to decide this by no NEAR 5 weigh
ty matter, and it is contemplate out
rage on the fancy goods style of bust
ness that creeps into the hurrah of leg
islation that New York. of all cities,
should condescend to yield in dignity,
and make our American lords the
laughing stock of the old world, when
she is so pretentious in her aims and so
humble in their fulfilments. Mr.. An
derson say;
Believing that the exposition itself is
beyond the magnitude and dignity Of a
private corporation, it has always been
a part of our plan that it should be gov
ernmental in its management, i. e.,
under the joint auspices of the nine
teen American nations. and the forty
six States and Territories of the United
States. This plan was favorably and
unanimously reported by the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs during
the last Congress. And speaking of
Washington: LAS it is neither manu-
featuring or commercial city il has no
foreign commerce, hence New York,
Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, St.
Louis, Cincinnati, New Orleans, San
Francisco, Nashville, Richmond, Savan-
nak, Kansas City, Pittsburg, Baltimore,
and other industrial cities will derive
the trade benefits of the Three Ameri-
cas- Exposition. With the exposition
located at Washington, which is neutral
ground, the various cities mentioned
will have an equal chance in COMPETE
ton for Spanish-American trade, which
is one of the fundamental ideas of the
movement, whereas if located in a
manufacturing city, that place would
have an undue and unfair advantage. :
Under the steady improvement in our
nation's capital since 1870, especially in
It's grading and paving, the constant adj
ditions TO its handsome architecture,
and the many more which we may eX-
pect to lind in the next two years. it is
matter of pride with all true Ameri-
cans that the city which bears the name
of the father of his country, and is the
home of our national legislation and
the residence of our President, should
have all honor where honor was due
and inten ded. To Mr. Anderson we
offer our best wishes and most hearty
endeavors to place the exposition where
it rightfully and Loyalty belongs, and
here and now disayow all or any local
prejudice. We think the faith of the
American people in their representa-
tives will DO once more justified ire
spectvc of shameless sellishnesS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
MoN1ANA,s WOOL CLIP.

The Helena Herald says the estimated
wool clip of Montana this year is 5000
900 pounds, and the price it commands
in the market is at least ) cents pei
pound better than last year. when there
was danger of the success of the free
wool Democracy. This difference in
price makes difference of $3.50, 900 10
Montana in one seasons crop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
THE THREE AMERICAS EXPOSE.
TON

We have received of Mr.. Alex ID.
Anderson, secretary National Board OF
Promotion. a communication of 25th
ult. says the Baltimore journal of Com.
merce, touching the celebration at
Washington. d. O., in honor of the four
hundreth anniversary of the discovery
Of America in 1892. and this is Cor was)
thereafter 20 be 4 permanent exposition.
In sight Of us now is the illustrated
chart of the grounds carefully laid off
Al our national capital, with this mon
ument 1t length erected to the father of
his country rs a handsome and highly
architectural background The engine
ering plates have been fixed and the
railroad lines are laid ont. In fact, there
has been nothing left undone to mark
the location. and nothing lacking ex-
cept hungry jealousy 10 decry the site
proposed. New York, with her fine cell
ebration Of the centennial Of Washing
tons Inauguration aud her handsome
management of daily parades and gross
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
A gentleman who lives on the out.

"A gentleman who lives on the out
skirts Of Minneapolis has hit upon a
plan Of warding of visits from tramps
by an ingenious device. He has pro-
vided his premises with an immense
wood pile. which can be seen from a
distance. The hungry hobo. when he
approaches with request for pie and
passes on to the next house, which has
no frowning pile Of four-foot maple.
There is no patent on the invention,
and it can be used without fear Of
prosecution for infringement
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

A DIsGRACEFUL scene occurred in
the Pertinent Thursday night, when
Edward Harrington, member from
Kury, attempted to thrash Chief Secre-
tary Belfour, who was making a speech
that Harrington thought reflected on
him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

IT IS getting SO that a traveller Will
have TO be locked in a burgler proof safe
and carry a Winchester, in order to in
sure safety TO life and property. Anoth-
er train was robbed on the Wisconsin
Central near Chippewa Falls, q solitary
person going through the sleeper at
four in the morning, securing several
watches and quite a sum of money.
Several shots were fired but nobody
burf
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
VILLAGE OFFICIALS.

President Geo. Govier
Board OF Trustees George Andrew. j. Il
Doan, Frank 1. Power. II. II Hampton, Franz
Roach, Joseph Him,
Clerk--Tm. Weaver.
Treasnrer-Chas. p. Brechler.
Conssable-James Tomas
SUPERVISOR. H. Seaman.
Pslice Justice--wm. Weaver.
Justice Of the Peace-H. II. Hampton
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

Board Of Supervisors A Kreul, chm
Abbott sammons, John Draggs
Clerk-M. p. Smith.
Treasurer-Jacob Baumgartner.
Assessor-P. II Finnegan.
Jnstices-H. IL Hampton, NJ. u. shearer.
Constables-Geo. Goyier, j. b. Wilcox. Chas
eraser.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
FGlliInOrG
HENRY RoETHE. EDITOR.

HOTEL--Fennimore House, s. w. Rodgers,
proprietor. Bus to and from all trains Good
stable aud Livery in connection. Firstclass
sample Rooms and every accommodation. Good
meals, comfortable rooms and coy parlOrs.
44-5ly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

Time; Miss Ada Gust introduced) =
We're you ever in love, Mr.. Smith?
Smith Once, once only.
when was that2'
Well, about a quarter Of an hour
ago" [They marry
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15


e. Church. Sunday fellowship OF class
meeting, s45 A, NJ. Public service, iO.s0 A. N.
Sunday school, II 30 A. NJ. Catechism class o.Sd
Pm. Public service, 7:O0PM Prayer meeting
every Thursday evening Rev. II. j Witherhee
Pastor. "
U B. Church, Preaching service every other
sunday at II 800 A. ". SUNDAY school every
SUNDAY at lO:W a, Prayer meeting every
Pastor. '''
st. Mary's Catholic Church. Services on second
Sunday OF each month. Rev. Father Niebans
Pastor. ''''""us'
German Lutheran Church. Services on two
succeeding Sundays Of each month. Rev. n
Mutschmann, Pastor.
SOCIETIES.
Masonic Lodge, No 219. A. y ana
Meet every second and fourth SATURDAY. evening
OF ehcn month, al hall over Mannemaker's store
Seth q. Bailey, W. NJ, +. s. Morse, Sec'y.
Sam Monteith Post, No ia. q. Ar Neets
every hrst aud third Saturday evening ~ each
month a. Hildebnnds hall b. ". Niehans
Com, II. II. Streeter, Adi't.
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
Leave for Chicago, Milwaukee and point. east
9 :35 a. m. l'' N'''''
Leave for Galcna and points south 5:Oel, m.
Leave Tor Lancaster 80 A. M and G.2i n n,
Leave for Woodman, 10: IS a. M and B. ~ n M
Arrive from Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison.
GEO p. m.
Arrive from Galena 1880 a. m.
arrive from Lancaster 80 a. m. and 3 :0s D. m
arrive from W9odman 1873 a. IN. and 500 D. m,
PREIGHTs.
10 points east and south, depart Il;47am
10 Lancaster, depart 2. 20 p. m
W. NJ. C0MSTOCK, AuENr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

The HERALD is indebted TO John
Horn. Secretary, for a complimentary
10 the Southwestern Wisconsin Indus
trial Associations Fair to be held at
Mineral Point, September ;, 4. 5, and
9th. There will be grand running and
trotting events each day and the man
ayers have not spared money or time
in making this the largest fair ever
held in Southwestern Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

rong they rove stranger tall
Beside the tranquil quickly o he spot
Bhed peay block and stopped beside champions
Cried, THAT belongs And took the prize. wot;
eager spoke in
o scramble richer than
Like pure white Then string did divide
Upon pebbled shore. That precious cake smiled
lay lovely sight ITS Ivory Soap PRIDE
And welw htingo MY reconcled!"
Long struggled his half and his
The prize gain. rich and happy boys they
A WORD OF WARNING
many soaps, 10 GOOD Ivory
ARE like all lack peculiar remarkable qualities
the genuine Ask TO- Ivory" Soap and insist upon getting it.
Copyright by prcter& Gamble
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

The typewrltine pusIness ne,s fru,o
$500 to 5000 TO many a Young
woman lii n Y9r5 f'i,-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
RAILROAD TIMETABLE


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