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Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-15
BUSINESS CHANCES

DUsINEsS CHANCE-$1,6 500 WILL BUY
ID the furniture of 25 rooms on Spring st.,
near Second; owner will rent premises for $140
per month; all but rooms already rented, of
fees, etc. for nearly twice amount of rent
ask ed; call and investigate for yourself. Apply
WILSON d DE GRooT, room Is, 3219 s.
Spring st. my4u
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-05-15

GAUNTLET LODGE NO. 129, K. OF p
VI Meets on Monday evening, in Pythian Cas-
tle No. "a g. st.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
PERSONALS

b. T. Saltzman, treasurer Of Smelser
was in town Tuesday.
Laura Baxter returned 70 the Madison
State University Monday.
Nellie Pengilley. Of DodgcvilIe, Is The
guest Of Carrie Schreiner.
Miss Myra Barnett has gone to make
a visit with friends in Pla'teville.
Joseph Kidd and WIFI, Of Glen Haven,
visited James Woodhonsc last week.
Miss Clara Knapp, of Platteville,
visited Miss Nettie Oswald on Sunday.
Miss frankie Bryhan, of Patch Grove
visited friends in this city over Sunday.
d. j. Gardner, OF Platteyille, was IN
this city Tuesday attending probate
court.
Geo. w. Parker, Of Boscobel. and ID.
I. Parker, of FeEnimore, were in this
city Friday
George Dyson, of Platteville, was in
town Tuesday attending 10 probate
court business.
Frank Smith with his wife and son of
Fennimore visited relatives in this city
on Saturday.
Miss MAY Wilson. of Fennimore,
visited with Miss Delphia Oswald the
first of the week
c. w. Hill and wife visited the home
of their son Charles. in Dubuque. Iowa,
several days last week
Thomas Colligan, town clerk Of
jamestown. accompanied by Frank
Murray. were in this city Monday.
Mrs. Warren Wright, and daughter
Cleora. of Fennimore, have been visit
ing at Abel Roberts. east of this city
Prof John Livingston with his wife
and children, of Dodgeville, visited rela-
tiyes in this city several days last week.
Simeon Harker of Cuba City, and
David Wilkinson. of Big Patch were in
town Tuesday attending probate court.
Mrs. A. +. Morse and Mrs. Mary
Bracket, have gone to independence.
Iowa, to visit the family Of w. w. Ford.
DIR. Artx, Of Potosi. passed through
this city Friday on his way to Boscobel
to attend meeting of the Masonic
order there
j. II. Olford, brakeman on the stock
train. visited friends in Nit Hope last
week, He returned to Lancaster on
Thursday evening
Rev. Lewis, wife and daughter. Of
Beetown were in the city Tuesday to
attend the surprise anniversary party
tended Rev and Mrs Msreellas.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
ElLENBORO.

Spring election is over and those who
were defeated hung their heads Of
course the others were happy.
Fred Plourd has moved his family 10
Lancaster.
Miss Eta Smith spent several days Of
last week with Miss Florence Garner.
Conrad Bryhan and daughter, Edith,
were on the sick list last week
Miss Clara Jones has returned to her
home in Iowa after spending several
weeks with friends and relatives in this
village
Will Clark is at the present time in
Lancaster.
Edith Bryhan returned TO Lancaster
on Monday, having spent her vacation
at home.
We are now without q blacksmith.
SNOW FLAKE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
PROBATE COURT.

Estate, John Murray, deceased. Petit
ton for settlement Account allowed
and final order made.
Estate, Vim. Landschullz, deceased.
Petition TO probate will. VIII proved
and allowed and Elizabeth Landschultz
named as executrix without bond.
Estate, Helen S. Leighton, deceased.
Petition for settlement. Account al
lowed and final order made.
Estate, Louisa Carl. deceased. Petit
ton for settlement. Jacob Hartman
appointed Admir- and bond fixed at
$1,000.
Estate, Anna G. Nicklas, deceased.
Petition TO probate will. Will proved
and admitted to probate. J. Ii.
Cabanis named us executor Bond
Sc, 900.
Estate, Adam Cook, deceased. Petit
ton for admr. Widow appointed.
Bond 81 200.
EStdlc4 OOuu ~ t0udACts QCSO'SON'
Petition for administrator. Continued
one week.
Estate, Francis d. Durni, deceased.
Last hearing Of claims Accounts ex-
amined and judgment made.
Estate, John Ii. Parnell, deceased.
Last hearing Of claims, Judgment on
claims signed.
Estate. Joseph Robinson, deceased.
Petition for conveyance TO be heard
Sd Tuesday.
Estate, David Phillips, deceased Petit
ton for settlement. TO be heard 4th
Tuesday.
Estate, William Gilman, deceased.
Petition for conveyance. 10 be heard
9th Tuesday.
Estate, Jno. 6. Kruel, deceased.
Petition to sell real estate. TO be
heard 9th Tuesday.
Estate, Elizabeth Taylor, deceased
Petition TO sell real estate. To be
heard 9Th Tuesday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
DIED.

Leona only daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
B. Yandewall, aged Is years died at their home
in this city Saturday afternoon, at 2 O'Clock, OF
dIphtheria, after a short illness Of few days
The disease was in IFS most terrible
form but she seemed TO have passed
through the worst stage when paralysis
of the heart set in and in an instant the
life cord was sundered
A private funeral service was con-
Quoted at the residence Sunday after
noon. Rev. S. S. Grinnell, pastor Of the
Congregational church officiating
only the immediate members of the
family being present. A large assembly
of friends attended the services at the
cemetery, Rev. S. d. Pulford, Rector
of Emmanuel church conducting the
ceremonies. The grave had been
thoughtfully and lovingly lined with
arbor vitae and hemlock 50 that no
earth touched the coffin Beautiful
flowers were sent by loving school
mates and friends.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
April 8. 1889.
SAD ACCIDENT.

The news of the awful fate of Mrs.
Frances Weinberg, who burned 10
death in a prairie fire at her home
about fourteen miles soath of Kimball.
Brule Co., Dakota, ON Thursday p. m.
March %, was received in this city By
her brothcr-in-law, County Treasurer
John Neavill on Friday afternoon last.
The family of Frances Weinberg were
living on their homestead near kimball.
all of which is au open prairie, with
large bodies Of it uncultivated, and
covered over with a growth of wild
grass. The season being very dry
one many fires had been burning in
different parts tor several days. Mr..
Weinberg had put 4 fire break around
his house and thought he was safe. He
had noticed fire during the day but
near evening concluded it had gone
down In short time it revived and
the wind suddenly shifted and the fire
blew upon them so terri fiically that the
ire break was of no protection what
ever. Mr. Weinberg at once seized
his little four-year-old daughter in his
arms and started for neighbours with
his wife following His hair was
singed and he was barely able TO escape
with his child After he had gone
about one hundred rods he met neigh
| Dor who took the child from his arms
and he returned to search for his wife.
The search was kept up by Mr.. w. and
some neighbors until daylight when her
body was found lying within few feet
of the barn with her hands clasped over
her face and turned toward the house.
Her clothing was all burned off except
her shoes The barn, house and all
belongings Of Mr.. Weinberg's were
burned but his horse and little child
The funeral took place In the Presby-
terrain church in Kimball Sunday morn.
ing. when the congregations of all the
churches attended.
Mrs Weinberg was formerly Miss
Lucretia Goodrich, of Potosi, and was
about AZ years Of age at the time Of her
death. A large circle of Grant county
friends extend heartfelt sympathy 10
The bereaved family and relatives in
this dire calamity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
As. Flaoe and little daughter Bessie

A. 5. Flagg and little daughter, Bessie,
of Edgerton, Wis, spent Sunday at the
home of Z. Flagg in this city. They
came to see Mrs. Flagg who las been
an invalid for many month.
A. j. Tomlinson, spent Sunday with
his family who are visiting al j. j.
Barber's. lie left on the Monday morn
ing train TO resume his duties as travel
ing sales man.
Miss Allie Woodward has returned
frem two weeks stay in Chicago and
Milwaukee, where she has selected a
large stock of spring millinery and
fancy goods.
Conductor Mcdonald with his wife
and daughter went to Madison Friday
to visit relatives. Mr.. Mcdonald ex-
poets to have short rest from his
duties as conductor on TIE regular
freight train.
The parents OF Dir. Crane are expect
cd 10 arrive here to-day. They are just
returning from visit with daughter
in Manitoba, and at The conclusion OF
their visit here they will 60 on to their
home in Woodstock. Ontario.
win II. ClarA and wife returned ON
Friday from Excelsior Springs and
Platte City. Missouri, where they have
been visiting during the past 1--WE weeks.
Mr.. Clark brought six beautiful
red birds home with him which he has
for sale at his residence.
Rev. j. +. Mcintosh and wife expect
to start for Eau Claire and Reedsburg
on Tuesday 10 visit for two months with
relatives. The object of the visit is that
Mr.. Mcintosh may have much needed
rest The Baptist church will be with
out pastor during his absence.
John Dillon failed to Want the Earth
Saturday night and in consequence the
citizens of Lancaster were euchered
out Of seeing the only show that has
been here this winter. Johnnie did
not seem displeased with the whisky he
found here, yet he cancelled all engage
ments between this cityand Chicago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
Village Of Annaton,

Village Of Annaton,
Lot ! block A is;Lotl2 9&i0 rs
Lot l2 and Is " IS:
TOWN !. RANGE /, WfNGVILLE.
Und Z Of nwi4 81 ET OF swla ~
nel4 iliWls OF nels IA
Seli Of nwia i1iEts OF nwlt 81
Leadbetters add to Montfon
Lot Of block 3
Johnson's add 10 Montfor
Lot B block
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
ELLENsoRo.


A large company of friends and rela-
tives gathered at the residence of Geo.
Atkinson on Wednesday. March Sd, at
high noon, to witness the marriage OF
his daughter, Sarah A. to BENZ.
Cornwell. John c. Bradley per-
formed the ceremony. Miss Lidia
Chapman acting as bridesmaid, and
Will Dexter as grooms-man. Many
useful and ornamental presents were
presented to the bride. Congratulations
were showered upon the happy pair,
after which bountiful dinner was ser.
we'd to which all did ample justice,
c.. r. Il.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
LIE TIGHTENING 300 NAN.

''How is it that you still manage TO
sell so many tightening rods?' was
asked the other day of an agent who
makes Pennsylvania his stamping
ground.
Because people vast them" he re-
piled. 1T is rare that you can sell one
in town or city nowadays. but nine
farmers out of ten want them"
"Do they believe in them?'
''They do-after have got through
talking. 1t is the man WHO'S not posted
who brings reproach on the lightning
rod business. To be q successful agent
you must be loaded"
"How?'
"Well, call upon farmer who has
Just built fine barn. He has been
told that rods are N. G. lie receives
me very coldly, aud promptly announces
his belief that am humbug. laugh
and pretend to feel very jolly, and pres,
emily bring out weapon number one
what is thatp'
1.-The losses sustained on barns by
fire insurance companies doing business
in the State. | show him that in one
year 2,140 barns we're struck by light
ming and consumed. OF this number
only four had rods. They were, OF
course, the rods made by rival com
pany. Our rods would have saved
them. Then comes weapon number
two. show him a list of 1000 barns
on which we have rods, and not one Of
them has ever been damaged
'tAnd he is convinced
ooh, no. baye whole battery in
reserve. get the position of his barn
by compass, and then find at least three
reasons why it is unusually exposed 10
lightning. | advise him TO cut down
certain trees in case he won't have q
rod, and offer TO bet HIM 800 to $40
that his barn will be struck inside of a
year. explain how thunder storms
originate, what attracts lightning, which
corner of the barn is the most liable 10
be struck, and why our rod beats all "
"Where do you get all your stats.
tics?'
Make them for myself, sir. may
be little over or under, but it makes
no difference TO the farmers. | have
the number of barns burned in the
United States last year. | made my
own figures. He can accept them or
not ! don't press him to buy a rod,
but am bound to give STATISTICS He
invites me TO stay to dinner. and after
dinner demonstrate the virtues of our
rod
"Howp"
by an electric battery. | have only
to show him the sparks aud flashes on
the point to make him believe. Then
talk about circuits, grounded wires,
induction, attraction and so on, and
he gets in such hurry for rod that
we have to work far into the evening. I
"Does your conscience ever trouble
you?"
Never. Everybody should have a
lightning rod-one of our own make.
They are ornamental. They give q
iaunty air to roofs and chimneys There
is no delicate machinery to get out of
order. 1t is no expense to run one after
it is up. While you are off huckleberry-
ing IN the day time or at night the
| lightning rod is attending right to bust
ness and not charging cent. No, sir,
my conscience is as clear as bell, and
my sales this year will be one-third
larger than last. I've got statistics to
show that every barn in the state
equipped with our rods escaped hurri-
canes and cyclones as well as thunder
bolts last year. Mean York San.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS At Ian.
CASTER, WIS.,, POST OFFICE.
I III p II 70 ~
STAGE ROUTES.

- : : = ! T. "A. BURR, Postmaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
EoRECLosURE SALE

EoRECLOSrRE SALE
state Of Wisconsin Grant county, $. h
Circuit Court.
Frank Barr. Plaintiff
Read Patch, Harriet Patch. his Wife NJ. l.
DUFF, as administrator Of the estate Of II. Rublc
deceased. Helen !, Moore, Robert Ruhc ana
Charles Rublc, Defendants
Notice Is hereby given that by vtrtue " and
pursuant TO judgment Of foreclosure aud order
of sale made in the above entitled action, rcE
dered by said court, at the general February
term thereof for the year 1888. held At the Court
House in the city Of Lancaster, Grant County
Wisconsin, commencing on the 9th day ~
February A. d. 1888, said judgment and order
bearing date the 23rd day Of March, 1888, and thf
time allowed hY law for the redemption having
expired and NO redemption having been made
therein, will on the 18th day Of May, q, u
1889, al one o'clock IN the afternoon, 81 said dag,
at the front door OF the Court House ~ t2c city
OF Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin. ohet
for sale and sell at public auction 10 ne highest
and best bidder or bidders, for Cash the following
described mortgaged premises, or 80 much
thereof AZ viii be sufficient 10 raise the amount
due on said judgment, interest aud cost together
with expense o. sale, t0.Wit:
The northeast quartef NJ section axe 81 N
town five 90 north Of range Gyc ~ west in
Grant County, Wisconsin,
Dated Shetd's Office, Lancaster. Wis this
23rd day Of March 4 ID. 1889.
FRANK q. THOMPSON.
Sheriff Grant County. WI
ORR & Lowry plaintiffs attorneys, r q. ad
dress Lancaster. Grant Co Wis. 3-i2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
Iloun and County News.

Gates 4 Willis shipped car load of
hogs on Monday.
The delinquent tax list is published
in this issue of the HERALD.
Frank Mckenzie is suffering from a
severe attack Of iniamatory rheuma
ism.
A. q. Smith had the misfortune to
lose i valuable $40 Jersey COW last
week
Every precaution should be taken TO
prevent the spread Of diphtheria in this
city.
A handsome Bashaw matched team
was shipped to Chicago on Monday by
Joe Mccoy.
K. B. Gillespie shipped four car loads
II cattle on the regular freight train on
Thursday
Supt. Charles Harper held u teachers
examination in the High School chapel
on Friday and Saturday,
~ r. Phelps went to Chicago Mon
day on the noon train. He shipped a
Jingle carriage horse on the same train.
The light rain during Monday night
was very acceptable. But there is lots
Of room yet That is the first real
shower this year.
The Fire Company will meet on Mon
daY the 10Th of April in knapp's Hall
at $50 p. NJ. Every member il re-
quested to be present
A movement Is on foot to form 4
Hook and Ladder Co. Let the young
men JOIN and make the fire department
efficient in every particular.
Last Saturday, Chas. w. Oeson.
foreman of this office, received from W.
II. Rose, OF Boscobel. \ setting OF
choice Laced WYandotte eggs.
On account OF the illness of Miss Abbie
Phelps, DR.. Crane and family have
moved their place OF residence from
/ T. Phelps 10 ii. A. W McNair's.
Mrs. John Auppcrle, died at her home
~ Hull. Iowa. last week of pneumonia.
Miss Eva Aupperle OF this city. left for
that place on Friday to attend the fnner-
al.
Luther Basford has set out a row Of
maple trees around his lot opposite the
NJ. L. Church. lie is also adding ever
green trees aud ehoicerose bushes to BIZ,
premises.
All Young people are cordially invited
70 be present 1t the Young peoples
meetings. held in the Congregational
church every afternoon at 4.15 o'clock.
conducted By L. p Rowland.
D. S. Mcdaniel. Of Chicago. ha,
moved into part Of u. Viewers residenc,
north of the depot. He is Seem,
Artist and is ready to do all kinds 0
artistic work at his home.
VIM Prideaux, OF Little Grant. hrough
forty six hogs to this market on Mon
day lie sold them to X. b. Gillespi,
receiving 81 80 per cwt-the hishes
price paid for hogs at this point TO
some time.
The merchants have kindly consente,
TO close their place of business ever,
evening at 1880 o'clock while the reviy
al meetings, conducted by l.. p. Row
land, are being held in the Congrega
tional church
Henry Naumaner looking hearty ant
well arrived home from Germany d
Friday. He was in company with Pete
and Henry Henkle. All three report
delightful visit across the sea and
pleasant voyage.
Jesse l.. Bray. Of Platteyille, wa
granted pension this week through
the agency Of F. 5. Kidd. the first cer
tiiieate bearing the signature OF Cor
poral James Tanner, the new com
missioner Of Pensions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11

Epoch: Steamship PuIser- Who's
this high-roller on board with couple
of dray Ioads of trunks and half dozen
body servants?
Clerk-That's the ten millionaire
Doseum. He is the proprietor of q
great universal consumption remedy.
| reckon he'll die, though. before we
are halfway across.
Purser Why. what's the matter with
him2s
Clsrk--Consumpiion
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
TOWN !, RANGE 9 VILLAGE or GLEN


TOWN 3. RANGE ), VILLAGE or CASsyILLE,
GAIT on IS side Of lot IL
lot2 II
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
rHE ELECTION

Full returns of The late elections have
not been received officially yet 50 q
table of all towns cannot be given till
next week.
John d. Cassody. for associate justice
received the full vote 293l. Geo. b.
Carter should have had the unanimous
vote for county Judge also, but there is
always a class that will vote for an in.
dependent candidate. The Judge
received 1892. however Following
is the vote by towns
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
w A N r E D.

Good men to solicit for our irst-class Nunery
stock, Oh salary OF commission, paid weekly.
Permanent employment guaranteed Outfit
free. Previous experience not required. Wecan
make successful salesman Of anyone who viii
work and follow orr instructions. Write for
terms IL once TO
JONES & ROUSE. Lake View Nurseries
Mention this paper Rochester, ". \
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11
EoRECLosURE SALE.


State Of Wisconsin. Grant County, .s.--m
Circuit Court
Frank harr Plaintiff.
VI.
William Plmpton as Executor Of the estate
OF John PlimptQn, deceased, and as o deyiseC
and heir at law OF said deceased, Charlotte Plimp5
ton, widow OF said deceased Lewis plimpton,
Carrie Bell Qnigley. VERNE Plimpton. Minnio
Pllmpton and Emma plimpton. Defendants.
Notice il hereby given that BY virtue Of and
pursuant 10 Il judgment Of foreclosure and or
der OF sale made in the abeve entitled action
rendered by sald court, az the General February
term thereof for the year 1855 held at the Court
House in the city Of Lancaster, Grant County,
Wisconsin, commencing on the u day OF Fenru
airy, a. ID. 1883, said Judgment and order bearing
date the 9Th day OF March 1888, and the time
allowed by law for redemption having expired
and no redemption having been made therein,
will on the 4th day Of May, a. ID. 1889 at one
O'Clock in the afternoon, OF said day al the front
Grant County. Wisconsin, offer for sale and sell
at public auction, 10 the highest and best bidder
or bidders, fer cash, the following described
mortgaged premises, or so much thereof as will
be sufficient to raise the amount due on said
| judgment, interest and cost together with ex,
pense Of sale, TO- =.
The northeast Quarter Of theGeuh uuartsF
OF section twenty-five (s2l and the west half OF
the northwest quarter Of section twenty.three
Number five (5l west OF the fourth principal
meridian in Grant County Wisconsin.
Dated Sherih's oflce. Lancaster, Wia. this ~ a
! day at March, A. ID. 1889.
FRANK q. THOMPSON,
sheriff Grant County, Wis
Orr n Lowry. plaintiffs attorneys. T. O. ad-
| dress Lancaster, Grant Co.. Wis. a-i0
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-04-11

Epoch: PA said Bobby, VINO was
looking over his picture book, isn't
that a picture of Jonah and the whale.
Certainly not, replied the old man
mpatiently-he had been answering
foolish questions all the evening-.'if
il were. wouldn't Jonah be there too?r
Perhaps he's inside the whale. sug-
gested Bobby"