Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-10-03

The latest swindler is a man selling
a machine for tying corn in shocks. Iii
introduced to the unsuspecting farme
by the crook, who produces pin abou
eifht inches long with a double eye
which is manipulated by an extra twist
of the wrist. He gives it to the farmer
Then of course receipt is signed, large
letters showing one needle free and the
small letters underneath proving to be
an order for one gross and an agree.
ment to pay 1926 and the farmer has to
walk up and pay it.
A peculiar accident occurred Monday
afternoon in the Libby prison Museum
at Chicago. Resting against one of the
pillars were a number of old war mus
kets. No one was nearer than five feet
to them. Suddenly one of the muskets
was discharged, the contents tearing a
hole in the ceiling. How the musket
was exploded no one can explain. Ii
had done service during tho late war,
and some soldier had loaded it in readi-
ness to fire. The charge must have been
in the rifle at least twenty-six years.
Lovenberg's Horse show that was
here during the week ending July %
under the gentle supervision of Sheriff
Thompson. 10 answer to breach of con-
tract, and gave bonds to appear at this
October term of court has not yet been
heard from and the chances are the
equine wonders will not delight Lam
caster audience again soon. Rumor
has it the show has disbanGed, or passed
into other hands. Anyway the singing
parrot and trained horses will long
linger in the memory of our little folks,
Edwin Edwards died at the home of
his sister, Mrs DIR. Conant. in Prairie du
Chen Saturday evening, of diabetes.
The deceased was a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Edwards, Sr., of this city and
the remains were brought here for in
terment Monday, the funeral services
taking place at the residence at 2 p. m.
A wife and child in Dakota survive.
fhe deceased had been sick for more
than two years, but was feeling better
than usual twenty four hours previous
% his death. Many friends sy mpathize
with the sorrowing relatives.
The fire alarm started out citizens
rom their slumber Friday night at IL
,'clock, and in short time nearly every
,ody was on the street. The Hook and
ladder Company and Fire Enginese wer
got out and all hurried to the scene OF
he fire in the southwestern part of the
.ity. 1t proved TO be Mrs. John Garth
Vaite's barn and the origin of the fire
s unknown as the house and barn were
IN occupied at the time. The barn and
to contents, stove. cistern cleaners and
a few other articles were destroyed
Franklin Ond.) Democrat: One of
he best companies that has been here
or years was Alba Haywood. the i'm
supported by his Concert
company. As an mpersonator MIR.
ieywood is equal 10 any, and his enter
ainment is worth going miles to hear
The superb orchestra composed OF Dew
" Haywood, flute saloist; Anna Miller
'iolin soloist; Clint Haywood, baritone
oloist; Scott Haywood. cornet soloist,
ind Henrietta Zimmerman piano SOLO
st, must only be heard to be appreciated.
They are each musicians of high order,
md their fine appearance on the stage
captures the audience. They were hon
'red with full houses while here.
Frank Garner, sen Of Mr.. and Mrs.
". M Garner, OF Beefown, was drown
I'd in Grant River near the Preston farm
n Beetown, Tuesday afternoon. The |
deceased WAS about thirty years of age
ana had been subject to fits since six
Iears old. 1t is supposed that while at
TO unite a boat he was taken
With fit falling hea,. first into the
water, and when found half hour |
alter was dead The father Is brother
4 Jerry G arner and the mother sister
# Mrs. w. }. Mccoy, OF this city. The
uneral too k place at The residence this |
Thursday morning. A large number
Il relatives from this city being pres
mi