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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-12-27

The regular annual meeting OF the share holders
Of The stoekgrowers National Bank, for the eles'
tion Of directors, will be held Mt the banking
house, Tuesday. January II, 1890. between The
hours Of 10 o'clock a. m. and 4 o'clock, .. IN.
IA. +. BACHELOR, cashier.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
BASS, ETC.
CHAPTER 971

AN ACT to prevent the destroying OF
small wall-eyed pike, black bass and
frog bass, and to repeal chapter 4l2,
laws of 1887.
The people of the state of Wisconsin,
represented in senate and assembly.
do enact as follows:
Section l. Hereafter il shall be UNI
lawful to sell within the state of Wis
consin. any wall-eYed pike Commonly
called dorie), black bass and frog bass.
of less than one pound weight each.
Section 2. It shall be unlawful for
any person or persons to have in his or
their possession to exceed ten pounds of
wall-eyed pike. black bass or frog bass
weighing less than one pound each.
Section 3. Any person or person.
violating any of the provisions of this
act, shall, upon conviction thereof, be
subject to q fine of not less than ten
dollars nor more than fifty dollars. to-
gether with costs of prosecution, for
each and every offense, and shall be
committed to the county jail until such
fine and costs are paid, or the offender
or offenders are discharged by law.
Section a. Justice of the peace shall
have jurisdiction to hear, try and deter
mine all cases and actions arising under
the provisions of this act, and all fines
received under the provisions of this
act shall be paid into the school fund.
Section s. Chapter 4l2, OF the laws
of 1887, is hereby repealed.
Section 6. This act shall take effect
and be in force from and after its pas.
sage and publication.
Approved April IL, 1889.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23

The council at its last meeting IN
structed the clerk to write for Rumsey
& Co., hook and ladder truck on trial
to be purchased if satisfactory. Clerk
Michaelis wrote C. S. Carleton L. Co.
of Chicago, and the answer was the ap
pearance on the Saturday evening freight
of the truck itself. handsomely painted
and lettered Protection. Prompt
ness is certainly one of Carleton & Co.'S
virtues, and it would almost seem as il
they had expected the order, with truck
on board cars.
The truck is figure 600, No. /, made
by Rumsey & Co.. Seneca Falls, N. Y.
1t measures % feet over all. width )
feet inches, height to swinging torch
on top. feet inches. The wheels are
patent and are Al inches in diameter.
the whole thing when ready for service
weighing 1000 pounds. The outfit con-
sists of five ladders, ranging from l6 to
50 feet adjustable extension ladders,
four hand hooks and poles, two pike
poles, one chain hook, rope chain and
pole, two plain axes, two pick axes.
twelve rubber buckets, four brass
nickle plated lanterns, one nicklo
plated swing torch, rope reel and drag
rope, two crowbars, and all topped
off with big gong. The cost will be
1920
Everything is handsomely painted
and gilded, and our boys will have
fine time breaking into harness,
When they get tricked out in uniform
and give dress parade, our fire de-
partment will present very creditable
appearance. The council held special
meeting Monday night and accepted the
truck. instructing the clerk to send a
check to Carleton & Co., for the
amount
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23

A little daughter was born TO Mr..
and Mrs II. A. Watkins on Tuesday
afternoon, May q The life was shoit
for this world Tor lie little girl,
christened Mary. died On Saturday
afternoon. The funeral services were
conducted Il The residence un Sunday
afternoon, Rev A. j. Covell officiating.
Rev. Father Miller. Of Waukesha,
attended TO law business in this city on
Monday and Tuesday
Five OF the Chicago Il Northwestern
railroad officials came ii on special
train Tuesday evening IN an inspecting
toul. Supt. +. G. Bidwell, Asst Supt.
r. A. Cowsn. Supt. of Bridges. Mr..
Morrill,, ID. Ray. and c. G. PruAer made
mp the official party. The train was
run by Conductor G.. f. Hallissl, Of
Baraboo; j. Holm. engineer; II j. Bar
maid, fireman. and A. A. Hull, brake
man. They lett on Wednesday morn
ing at O'Clock pleased with the way
they found things 10 he running here.
Quite heavy frost fell Tuesday night
blighting tender foliage and plants.
The weather is cool for this time Of
year and corn does not thrive as il will
when warm weather of July and
August sets in.
II is time our citizens were arranging
for 4th of July celebration Other
villages and towns have already made
preparations and action cannot be
taken too soon 10 insure success. Lam
caster is too patriotic town to allow
the day 10 pass without some sort Of
demonstration.
A large and beautiful collection of
flowers were donated to the w C.. +.
u, Flower Mission on Tuesday. About
a dozen boxes were sent 10 the Mission
in Chicago. Wild flowers are profuse-
~ blooming now and all such donations
will be thankfully received from any
who will take the trouble to gather
and bring them 10 the social room of
the Congregational church on Tuesday
afternoons.
Matthias Kuechenberg, Edward
Engler and Holloway Stephens. of
CassVille, were arrested several DAYS
ago for selling liquor on Sunday. On
Tuesday they appeared before Justice
4. +. Baldwin and plead guilty. They
each received sentence of $40 and
costs.
Joel H. Stevens was adjudged insane
Tuesday by commission de lunstico
An appeal was taken to trial by jury
and yesterday when we went to press
the case was still before Judge Carter.
Will Thomas, one Of the efficient
clerks in w. H. Hunts store in Potosi.
was in this city Sunday the guest of his
sister. Mrs. L. F. Orion. He returned
to Potosi the same day accompanied by
his mother, Mrs. S. Thomas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
PROBATE COURT PROCEEDINGS.
MAY 21st.

Est. Aug |. Nasmith decd. Pet fol-
Admir-. Mrs. Louisa S. Nasmith app'td.
adm'x and her bond fixed at $4,000.
Est. Samuel Druen, decd. Pet to
probate will. Will proved, allowed
and admitted &c probate. Alex lvey
named as executor and his bond fixed
at $500.
Est. John Jarrett, decd. Pet. to
probate will. Win proved and allowed.
Dan'l Govier as residuary legatee or
dered to file bond in the sum of $4,000
TO pay debts and legacies.
Est. Frederick Fritz, decd. Pet 10
sell real estate. Pet. granted and
order to mortgage made.
Est Henry Weoheman, deceased.
Pet to probate will. Win proved and
allowed as the last will of the deed =.
VIM. WeoAeman residuary legatee or
dered to file bond in the sum of $4,000
to pay debts and legacies.
Est. John Larkin, decd Judgment
of no claims filed and signed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
DON'T WASTE ANY TIME.

In urging through the columns of
The Official Bulletin that comrades
and visitors should make early apphca-
ton for lodging, Accommodations and for
places for reunion purpose, the term
has often been used "first come, first
served This was intended to convey
the fact that all applications were con
sidered and acted upon in the order re-
ceiYed. Some have enormously under
stood the meaning to be that those per-
sons who arrived in Milwaukee first
next August would be first assigned
places for boarding and reunion pur-
poses. The committee can easier care
for one thousand persons before the
rush commences, than they can fifty
when all are talking at once. 1t de-
sires to locate everybody, so far as
practicable, in advance of the Encamp-
ment, and request for such assignment
will be taken care of in the order re-
ceived
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
MEMORIAL DAY.

AT joint meeting of the committee
of arrangements for memorial service
of Tom Cox Post and the citizens held
at the office of Mr.. Buchner. May 2lst
Mr.. e.. III Baxter was chosen chairman
and Geo. f. Budd. Secretary. Upon
motion, Mr.. II. Buchner, Commander
of Tom Cox Post, G. A. K. was chosen
President of the day. Hon. Geo. b.
Carter was requested to deliver short
address. Messrs C. II. Baxter and j /.
A. Thomas were requested to wait up
on him to get assent. who reported that
he consented.
1t was agreed that the rervice ON
memorial day should be In charge of
the Post.
General programme agreed upon was
Post to meet at $3.50 q. m. form at the
Hall and march to the Cemetery ac-
companied by soldiers sons and daugh-
tiers where the rites of the g. A. r. will
be performed and the graves decorated
by the children. All persons are re-
quested to join in the procession.
After noon service at 2 p. m. Memo
rial service TO the Post address by the
Hon. Geo. b, Carter. Singing by the
Post and children.
The following named ladies and gen.
tlemen are requested to attend without
further notice TO the decoration of the
monument, and are requested to hold
their first meeting at the office of the
County Clerk, Saturday next at 3
o'cloch p. IN:
Mrs. j. p. Lewis, Mrs. Alex Ivey,
Mrs. Eliza Kinney. Mrs. NJ. A. Reed,
Mrs. C. j. Hyde, Mrs. ID. Schreiner,
Mrs. j. G. Clark. Mrs. r. B. Showalier,
Mrs. Eugene Hyde, and Mrs. F. S.
elise. and the Misses Laura Cover,
Anna Carter, Ellen Woolstenholme, Irene
Woodward, Ida Buchner and Katie
elise. also the following gentlemen: X.
b. Showalter, James McGonigal and
John A. Thomas.
GEO. +. BCDD, G. Ii. BAXTER,
Secretary. Chairman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
FISH LAWS.


Among the laws passed las. winter
by our legislature is the following re-
lating 10 the catching and selling of
brook trout, by other than the owners
of ponds or streams:
CHAPTER 500.
AN ACT to amend section /, of chapter
AL. of the laws of 1885, relating to
the catching of brook trout.
The people of the state of Wisconsin,
represented in senate and assembly,
do enact as follows:
Section l. Section |, of chapter All,
of the laws of 1885. is hereby amended
by striking out the words, provided,
however, that the provisions of this act
shall not extend to or affect the counties
of Ashland, Bayfield,, Douglas, Polk,
Pierce, or Burnett" so that said sec.
ton, when so amended, shall read as
follows: Section /. Any person who
shall catch, for sale or offer for sale or
barter, any brook trout caught in any
of the streams, ponds or lakes of this
state, shall be deemed guilty of mis-
demeanOr, and upon conviction thereof
shall be punishable by fine of not less
than five dollars nor more than ten
dollars, and upon conviction for q
second violation of the provisions of this
act, shall be punishable by fine, not
less than ten dollars nor more than
twenty dollars; provided, that this act
shall not prohibit the catching, for sale
or barter, brook trout raised and prop
ogated in any of the streams or ponds
Of this state by the owners thereof or
their agents.
Section 2. This act snail be in force
and take effect from and after it's pas.
sage and publication.
Approved April IL, 1889.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
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MARRIED.
REEvE-HEss.

The marriage of Miss Eta Hess to
Mr.. w. f. Reeve. of Dak.. took place
at the home of the brides sister Mrs.
John A. Thomas on Thursday at 2
o'clock. Rev. S. ID. Pulford perform
ing the ceremony. Only the immediate
members of the family were present.
The bride is accomplished and beloved
by all who know her, and the groom is
highly spoken of. He was formerly
telegraph operator in Montfort, but is
now engaged in the hardware business
in Gettysburg. Oak.
After partaking of a delicious lunch
the happy couple left on the 4:l5 train
to visit relatives in Sank CO.. before
going to their home in Dakota.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
SPECIAL MEETING or CITY COUNCIL
HELD MAY u. 1899.

Members all present This meeting
was called for the purpose TO decide
what kind of material would be most
practicable to use for the construction
of several culverts necessary to be
built. The council thinking that regular
culyert pipe are to be used, Alderman
Muesse was instructed TO correspond
with manufacturers of that kind of pipe
and find what the lowest cost price for
which article could be laid down here
at the depot.
The Hook and Ladder truck ordered
by the Council having arrived here and
being found to the satisfaction of the
Council as represented by the firm Of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23

q. &. Carleton & Co., was upon mo-
ton accepted and an order for the
amount of the cost of the same, 1920
ordered to be drawn ON the treasurer
in payment for the same.
Bill of c. c. Charles 4 Sons for 6
street lams and 5 cedar lamp posts.
total cash S3S was presented and
ordered paid
No further business, the council adj
journed. AUG MIoHAELIs,
City Clerk
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
Town and County News.

The pay car came in Friday morning
making the railroad employees happy.
A fine new wind mill has been put up
on Oscar Bidwcll's place east of this
city by w. Il. Reynolds.
A party Of ladies were entertained at
the home Of Mrs. Woolstenholme on
Friday p. m. at six O'Clock tea.
There will be special services in the
Cement School House, east of this city
next Sunday morning at half past ten
o'clock.
Dyer q Greene have received line
OF new single carriages, very neat and
tasty and we'll adapted TO the livery
business.
Miss Maud Garvey. who has been
visiting friends in Galesburgh, III. for
several months past returned home
on Tuesday.
Ed. Mckinney, of Lancaster, and
George Bailey and VIM. Westing, of
Potosi, sold several loads of oats to T..
c. Hawley on Monday.
BeetoWn will celebrate Decoration
day with big dance. Every prepare
ton is being made to have a good time.
Everybody invited to attend.
Joe Ivey has been given the place OF
engine wiper, at the Round House dur
ing the absence of John Rundell He
is assisted by Charles Benoy, of Mad
ison.
The Lancaster base ball nine, the
Stars had q match game of base ball
with the North Grant nine the latter
part OF the week. The Stars won
Score 23-24
The Rev. Mr. Hirsch will preach in
the Congreg ational church next Sabbath
evening commencing at quarter To
eight o'clock. Everyone is cordially
invited TO attend.
A. &. Knapp has moved into the
south rooms on the first floor of John
Lanes house, The north rooms on The
same floor are occupied by Mrs Tenant
and her daughters.
Rev A. j. Covell, of Mich, has taken
Rev S. S. Grinnell's place as pastor Of
the Congregational church during hi:
absence. A large congregation wa,
present To hear him preach Sunday
evening.
All soldiers whether members OF tn,
Post or not are requested to meet will
Tom Cox Post next Tuesday morning a
10 3. m. at the Post Room, to join witt
the Post in attending divine service a
the NJ F. Church.
The new livery firm of Dyer & Green
are starting out under most favorabl
circumstances. New rigs and horse
have been purchased and everything
tending to speed. safety and comfor
have been carefully attended TO.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith, of Bee
town, celebrated their wooden weddin
st their home on Monday evening
Park Dudley and wife, and Charlie
Basford and wife, of this city. wen
down there TO help celebrate the eve nj
JOS. X. Day, member of the firm {
the Standard Lumber Co, of Dubuqu,
Iowa. was in town several days TIL
week He purchased fine trayellin
Swigert mare of JAS. + Rhodes whic
he took home with him on "Wednesday
Union Memorial services will be hel
in the NJ +. church next Sunday morr
ing May 2Gth, Rev Marcellus officia
ing. On Sunday there will be Unto
Services held in the Congregation:
church, when Rev Hirsch, of Sitter
will preach
The sons and daughters of la
soldiers and sailors over IA years oil,
are requested to meet at the Post ROOF
Saturday evening at o'clock p. IA
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
HORSE AND suecY FOR SALE

HORSE AND suGcY FOR SALE
Gray mare suitable for family or liv-
cry, and shop made, leather top
Phaeton. nearly new; harness, robe, &c.
Cheap for cash. good note or city lot
Must he sold soon. A bargain for some
body. At Harklerosd & Dyer's Livery,
or call on me at the Wagner House.
Lancaster, April l6. 1889.
s. c. w. HILL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
SPECIALS
SPECIAL NOTICE

To whom it may concern: hereby
give notice that Harriet Hurst, my wife.
has left my bed and board. pOsititely
refuse to pay any debts that she or any
of my family may contract.
BENZ. HURST,
May IL, 1889. Burton. Wis.
1915
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
MINNOWs.
CHAPTER 467.


AN ACT to amend chapter 1896, of the
laws of 1887, entitled ian act for the
protection of fish in the inland waters
of the state
The people of the state OF Wisconsin,
represented n the senate and assem-
bly,, do enact IS follows:
Section /. Section 1, of said chapter
375, of the laws of 1887, is hereby
amended by adding to the end thereof
the following words: Provided; that
such minnows. sinners. clubs. dace or
stickleback so caught for bait, shall not
be taken in quantities exceeding one
half bushel in measure, at any one time
and no such fish caught for bait shall
be allowed to be shipped out Of the
state of Wisconsin.
Section 2. All acts or laws conflict
ing with this act are hereby repealed,
Section g. This act shall be in force
from and after its passage and publics-
ton.
Approved April II, 1889.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
MATTER WHICH SHOULD RECEIVE
EARLY ATTENTION.

Posts or reunion organizations de-
string space on which to pitch their
tents during Encampment week should
make application therefor to c. X.
Pier, Secretary, and it would be well
in writing to use substantially the
following terms:
TIE Undersigned. in behalf OF ........ .......
! 49,. makes application for room in which TO
pitch ............... tents during the Encamp-
ment week. Women will (Rot) be in the party.
Our party will number from. .............. TO
-. ......... persons. We viii furnish
our own tents. We lido mott contemplate cook
ing on the grounds. We expect TO arrive in NIL
wankee. August and depart ......... ~.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23

Merchant Tailoring OF any desired
pattern NJ short notice.
JOHN JEIDE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23

At the residence of Squire Buggins
in Mt. Ids, May 10. 1889. John Smith
was united in marriage to Miss
Charlotte Clark, both Of Fennimore.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
New Advertisements.
. STATE --DURNI

- sTATE--DURNf.
-
State Of Wisconsin, County court OF Grant
COunty-ln probate.
Notice lie 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 Ian.
caster in said county, on the 3Fd Tuesday OF
June, A. ID. 1889. being the 18th day Of
June 1889, at the hour OF one O'Clock IN the after
noon, the following matter will be heard and
considered;
The application OF Nelson Z. Durni. admins.
traitor Of the estate OF Francis d. DuFn deceased,
for the adjustment ana allowance OF his hnal
account and for the assignment OF the residue
Of said estate to such other persons are by law
entitled 10 the same.
BY order Of the Court
GEO. y. CARTER,
County Judge.
Dated, May IS. 1857. iS-i5
HERMAN BrcHNER attorney for administrator.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
CHAPTER 400


CHAPTER 499.
AN ACT relation to the registration
of electors:
The people of the state of Wisconsin,
represented in senate and assembly,
do enact as follows:
Section /. The general law requiriS Q
the registration of electors shall apply
to the annual municipal and judicial
elections in all towns, villages and cities
in which registration is now required
at general elections.
Section 3. This act shall be i'm force
from and after its passage and publ
cation.
Approved April l6, 1889.
RAILROAD TURNTABLES.
Our senators and assemblymen must
have been hard up for matter to legis-
late upon when they passed the follow
ing bill relative to railroad turntables:
CHAPTER sic,
AN ACT TO require railroad corpora
tons to keep turntables locked when
unattended and not in actual use and
amendatory of Section 1907 Of the re-
vised statutes of 1878.
The people of the state of Wisconsin,
represented in the senate and the MS
sembly, do enact as follows:
Section /. Section 1907 of the revised
statutes of 1873, is hereby amended by
adding thereto the following: Every
corporation operating any railroad in
this state shall keep each and every
turntahle belonging to or used by such
corporation constantly and securely
locked at all times except when such
turn-table is in actual use or is attended
by an employee of such corporation.
And any corporation offending against
the provision of this section shall forfeit
for each Offense the sum of twenty-five
dollars.
Section . This act shall take effect
aud be in force from and after its pas
sage and publication.
Approved April IS, 1889.
ELlENeoRO.
Miss Luella Bidwell, of Lancaster,
spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss
Edith Bryhan.
The Assessor James Mcpherson is
quite busy
Mr.. John Buck had log rolling bee
last Thursday. About eighteen men
were there and they did quite good
dt al of work
Mr.. John Dalen died at her home on
Thursday last and was buried on Sun
day.
Joe Aniser and family have gone to
OHIO.
Mrs. Laura Hartz. OF Nebraska. is
visiting her mother Mrs Sophia Yes
perman.
We have had plenty of rain Of late
and the roads are quite muddy.
SNOW FLAKE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23

Am selling goods and doing work at
he lowest bottom prices. Call an d see
me to be co WINGED. JOHN JEIDE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23

Dentist Barney will be at his Potosi
Office Monday June srd, and remain the
week, and will be at his Bloomington
Office Monday June 10th. and remain
until all work is completed. Remember
the Doctor does Gold Plate. Bridge. and
Crown work. Satisfaction guaranteed
ST
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23

POTOSI STATION.
Going North and West
Express. excep, Sunday ....... ... 6:07 a. m.
Accommodation, except Sunday .,... l0:3T a. m.
Going South and East.
Express, except Sunday ............... 3:45 p. m.
Accommodation except Sunday. 80. 1888 p. III.
Trains 3, and a. run daily; |. and ., daily
except Sunday
Through tickets TO all points in the United
states and Canada on sale at Cassville and Potosi
Baggage checked through to destination.
Peerless Dining Cars and Pullman Sleepers on
all through trains.
For rates, tickets. time tables, etc, apply to
$. L. PLATT. POtosi.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23

j. |. Case ThresbiDg machines, horse
power and for engines.
Gro McCARTY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
TOMATO AND CABBAGE PLANTS.

Persons desiring unusually large and
thrifty tomato and cabbage plants can
receive them either in Lancaster OF
Platteville by sending their orders to
Colburn & Son. gardeners, l0w2
Platteville, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS.

The legislature has passed law max
ing registration necessary for munich
pal elections as well as in general elect
ions. 1t reads:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23

In addition to the above, and at the
suggestion and request of many parties,
it has been determined that Grand
Army posts, regiments or other organi-
cations will be permitted to pitch their
tents in the parks, vacant lots and open
lawns of the city. as may be agreed
upon for their special purposes, as
many of such societies have given no.
tice that they were fully equipped and
prepared to do if an opportunity was
offered
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-05-23
Approved April IL, 1889.

Jas. W. Seaton, and daughter. of
Potosi. were in this city the first Of The
week.