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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

play. They did things differently IN her
day. She thought the young couple little
spoiled by their prosperity.
"They must all go back" continued
Maud, "but in another shape. Every pickle
fork represents an obligation. Every spoon
demands return present. II may not be
for years, but at some time the sacrifice
must be made do wish those people had
all kept their presents. | shall just feel
like poor minister's wife in a congregation
bonnet. know l shall.n
"Nonsense," chimed in Harold. "Its Rw.
fully jolly having the family silver, pro.
vided for you by strangers, or, at best, mere
acquaintances. Where's the listi Smith,
Tompkins, Brown, Green, De White end
the rest Well, we can't stay here and
count It all day. Suppose we leave the ex-
hibition and go out for u ride. Mother will
look after It."
ssNo, mol" cried Maud's mother, in
actual alright. III wouldn't take the re.
sponsibility for the world You had better
lock it up and keep the key until it is
moved"
That night the old house dog barked long
and loud from his kennel, but nobody
needed him. In the morning the west win.
dow upstairs was open and all the wedding
silver had been stolen.
"Is every bit Of II gomez" asked Maud,
Historically.
Every pickle fork Of it," answered
Harold.
''Oh, am so glad' cried Maud. 1T Is
such relief TO be free OF IT. hope shall
never see piece Of it again"
1.-THE burglars took the silver, but they
left the obligation, remarked Harold.
'sThen they can come back and get It,"
said Maud, defiantly. 81 can't eat pickles
with an obligation. wash my hands Of the
whole business, and will not be reminded
every time put morsel in my mouth Of
the De Whites and Smiths. IT'S blessed
relief"
II told you thirteen was an unlucky mum.
ber,n said Harold, sententiously
"Not for US" laughed Maud.
MRs. NJ l.. RAYNE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

Harold Did ever give any one a wedding
present of pickle forks" laughed the bride.
what is the next temp
'Six pairs Of sugar tongs all exactly alike.
This pair came from the Smiths. TIE
Tompkins gavethese l saw Pert Tompkins
looking at them the night Of the wedding,
and heard her telling people her mother
gave them. She said they were real solid
silver"
"Of course they are. They are not
marked and might send them back TO Pert
when she gets married. Harold, do look
here. Thirteen napkin rings. And just
hate napkin rings. Did you ever see such
q want of originalityl
ats an unlucky number, Maud" said the
young husband, laughing.
"But think of the obligation said Maud;
''every one Of those people will expect
wedding present IN return. It will hang
over me like the sword of-who was the
old Greekl-oh, yes, Damocles'
"rhere are five cases of nut-pickers,"
said little Sadie "Oh sister; you can give
me one case, and II will never be missed"
won't itp' cried Maud "they willall be
on exhibition, and the donors viii expect to
see them every time they call How many
knives and forks, Haroldm
dozens and dozensl and four whole
sets of teaspoons, and tablespoons galore.
Then there are big ladies', and little ladies,
butter-knves till you can't rest, and berry
spoons, salad forks and sugar spoons in
cases, enough 10 stock jewelry store"
"And every one Of them must go back
exclaimed Maud.
"What do you mean, childm asked Mauds
mother, who stood near with an amused
expression on her face at all this lavish dis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

am going in another direction as soon as
NAL, mean DIR. Conroy, is willing for me
TO take the Journey" and her blue eyes
dropped before Isabels searching look.
"Lottie Ford, believe you have got q
secret tucked away under those tell-tale
bushes" and Isabel took the flushed face
In her hands and with scrutinizing look
"Confess now; where and when is DIR. Con.
roy goirg 10 spirit you awaym
he Is going to New York and he wishes
me to 60 with him." she admitted.
"Ah II see through.the whole conspiracy
said Isabel, drawing long breath Of de-
lighted relief. 1--WE are going to New Yorb
10 ask papa and mammals consent, and after
that, orange blossoms and a clergyman; oh
you siv puss. TO invent such an improved
and economical method Of paying doctor 1
bills. have guessed Il, haven't In
"Yes,n replied Lottie, laughing; "out
upon the plan Of no cure, no pay" she con-
tinued, sfor ] have positively refused Il
burden hln with my poor helpless self, IN
der any circumstances, unless / recover en-
grely. love him too well TO burden him
With helpless wife"
dAs IL he wasn't big and strong enough Z
carry your burdens with one finger,
laughed Isabel ''If you did nothing but sit
IN 3 chair and smile at him, you could helE
hin more than the most Of women with
their full strength"
s'Siin ! shall insist on my proviso," re
sIued Lottie, with gentle obsiinacy; "6ut il
Tar tsall IN ak lEontns / have promised x
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"Well, what do you think of her1" said
Mrs. Stanford, after Lillian's return, and
when other inquiries had been answered.
II think Uncle Harvey might have hunt
ed the city over without finding any one so
perfectly suited to him as Aunt Isabel, p re-
piled Lillian, warmly.
"Even If she was plebeian shop.girl,n
said Mr.. Stanford, with smile
''Im afraid the blue blood OF the CARING
tons would boil if they should hear you
speak Of their kinswoman under that title"
and Lillian laughed. "Aunt Isabel told me
that Major Darlington was terribly shocked
when she told him how she had been forced
TO earn living"
Harvey Faleoner's return 70 health was as
rapid as could be expected, considering his
extreme weakness, and he was as yet but
the pallid ghost Of himself as he sat up in
his easy chair, or laid upon the puffy cush-
Toned lounge in the home room.
1t was now long past Christmas and they
had received an urgent invitation from
Major CarrinRton to spend the remainder
OF the winter at Elm Park, and had decid-
ed to go rs soon as the invalid was strong
enough 10 travel. DIR. Conroy had advised
the change Of climate, and Mr.. Falconer,
with his blood debiiitated and chilled by
sickness, looked forward to it gratefully.
DIR. Conroy had been like brother In this
time of trouble, and the Falconers, who had
respected and admired him before, were
now bound TO him by the ties of affection as
well.
He who comes to US in our hour of
trouble not only makes himself our friend,
but commands affection also, and the
earnest, faithful physician not only heals
the sickness by the aid of his skillful knowl-
edge, but brings his sympathy, his soothing
word and kindly touch, winning a place for
himself in our hearts which no other can
fill.
DIR. Conroy was one of these who brought
his heart with him to the sick chamber.
Many mother could testify that he had
ministered TO her sick babe as tenderly as
If 1t had been his own
Ii was this element of tenderness in his
nature which had endeared him to Lottie
Ford, and with him affection for
the fair, sweet girl, so gentle and I'M
complaining in her suffering, had sprung
up spontaneously, and he had made her but
few visits before he became conscious that
she was tho one woman of all the world
whom he wished to call his wife, and as he
was straightforward man, he had lost no
time in showing her his heart.
She was steadily improving under his
care, and could now walk with one crutch
with but little pain, and there was every
reason to hope that her recovery was TO be
complete, and she was preparing for the
visit at home with great delight.
"Lottie, DEAR said Isabel as they sat in
her cheerful room, 'you viii speEd the time
with US before your marriage, will you nots
We shall return in February, and l shall
hope TO see you soon after we come home"
Yes" replied Lottie; MALCOLM wishes
me 10 remain under treatment for some
time yet. He is thinking he can get fathe,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
AN ELECTRIC FENCE.
How One Recently Put Up In New MeTic
Did Its Work.


Did Its work.
Last week the finishing work was
done on the new thirty-m'le electric
fence just put up by the United States
Electric Fence Company, under con-
tract with the Tx ranch management.
The engine was turned loose and the
current was turned on for the entire
line, and since then and from this on
she huns In beautiful shape - she
stands system OF practical fencing
neither surpassed nor equaled by any
other II extends from a point about
two miles out TO a point away out in
Carson County beyond the Southern
Kansas road, and TO say that the
management which grasped at once its
utility and had IL built--to say that
this management and the people
who have inspected it IRE pleased
would be a mild expression. IL is
simply one OF the wonders OF science.
and Is a monument 10 its inventor
On Saturday party had demonstra-
tIon OF its effectiveness. On one side
OF the fence stood some dozen or fifteen
steers, on the other stood one alone
He undertook TO break through and go
over TO the majority. He had no idea
he was tackling a buzz saw when he
struck that smooth wire fence. Well,
sir. he jumped like he was hit at once
by forty million hornets. and with his
tail eoiled over his back he wheeled
and only struck the ground in high
places Then the fifteen made a dash
to Join and follow him. One by one
they rubbed that electric fence, and as
fast as they did they jumped, bawled.
kicked. wheeled and sailed of as
though they had urgent business at
north pole, and only had few hours
In which TO make It, That electric
fence is a stunner--it Is the eighth and
greatest wonder OF the world. Not
one OF these cattle was hurt. but not
one OF them will go near that fence
RgaE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
AT DRuaaIsTs AND DEALERS.
TIE CHARLES A. vooslER CO.. salsImsrs. Nd
WoMAN.s CAREER

She was fair girl graduate, enrolled IN spotless
white,
And on her Youthful features shone look of
holy light,
She bent with grace her dainty head to receive
the Iibbon blue,
Whence hung the silver medal, adjudged TO be
her dne.
watched her face with rapture as she raised to
heaven her eyes.
And moved her lips in prayer as her fingers
clasped the Prize,
For knew to education she had pledged her
coming days,
TO unclasp poor woman's letters ana free her
from mans ways.
Time passed. Orr pathways parted, but ever
and anon
My thoughts would stray towards her. and ia
speculate upon
What my graduate was doing: II athwart the
scroll of fame.
Among unselfsh workers, had been written high
her name,
AT last CHANGED 10 meet her. but her books were
pushed aside.
While around dainty garment she sewed the
lace with pride.
And at her feet her baby, dimpled happy, crow
ing youth,
Upon that silver medal was eating his first
tooth. Life.
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better employment here than he has in New
York. If it were not for that l should feel
as if must pass my last months of maiden
life with mother.'
''Oh, isn't that lovelyi'' cried Isabel, 'if
you can have the little mother near you !:
she will have TO adopt me, too, for long for
mother So" and she gave sigh for the
lost mother in her grave.
Mothers heart is largo enough for US
both," replied Lottie, smiling, land only
fear that shall have occasion TO be jealous
of you. They will come in the spring, if
all works as we expect, and as DR.. Conroy
is almost positive it will"
"Then fear am to be disappointed IN
having the pleasure Of making a darling lit
tie wedding for you,h said Isabel, shade
coming over her face. II had anticipated
having such quite select affair"
'Well," replied Lottie, ''you and mother
may decide that when the time comes, for
must confess that with father and mother
here, your home would seem as much like
my home as any place could"
"You darling" said Isabel, relieved.
"Then I shall coax o,tr mother until she ia
obliged to consent to be rid of me; of course
you will go to housekeeping at once"
ayes, DIR. Conroy is so thoroughly tired
of boarding, though upon what scale l am
sure know not; have never questioned
him."
"Not pinched one, my dear" said lsa-
bel, nodding her head knowingly. 1.-THE doc
tor is far from being poor man.
~ am glad of that" said Lottie, sweetly.
~ had feared so mich that | might be a
hindrance to him, If he was yet poor, and
struggling for success, but if he can afford
such an expensive luxury as a weakly wife
is liable to be, shall feel better satisfied,
for Of course it would be folly for me to ex-
pect to be as strong as many are.n
Eyes, my little friend, you might as well
decide that you are never gong to bear the
world on those slender shoulders of yours,
and save yourself some inevitable disap-
pointment; but you have a mission Of
sweetness and patience, which no one but
you can accomplish, and which the most Of
us would fail in. So be comforted, my dear !;
it seems to be one of the compensations of
life that the weakness of the flesh adds
strength and grace to the spirit"
Major Darlington met the travellers at
the station when they alighted, and well
coined them with warm Southern hospital
ity. Mr. Falconer had borne the journey
even better than he expected, and though
languid and pale was in good spirits, and
prepared to be pleased with all he saw.
A roomy travelling carnage was waiting
for them, and the burly, colored coachman
looked curiously, yet respectfully, at Isabel,
as she came forward, for the news had
spread among the older colored people that
'Missy Aliciasn long-lost daughter was
coming, and this faithful fellow had been
on the place ever since he was born, before
the war as slave, since as hired serv.
[ ant.
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[ro aa CONTINUED. ]
a TOUCHING oelTuARY.

The following lines are copied from
the obituary column of a rural Now
York journal:
at is with deep regret that we chron-
icle death of GIL. M. of -,
New York. He passed away on Mon
day morning. March 25th, after an i'll
ness of little more than three days.
= We had been acquainted for
i've years. We began in the poultry bui-
nessat the same time, both buy wing Wyan-
dotte eggs of the same man. The writ
or soon gave mp the breed and kept only
Langshans But George kept bis WAN
doltcs. bought only the best, bred care
fully. and though we have seen many
fine birds. we know Of few which lay
more and larger eggs or breed finer
chicks than his do. We have had many
fowls and eggs Of him. and would as
quick trIs; him rs ourself 10 ship eggs
or 10 select stock. . Harper's Magazine
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
HISTORY Or Of YOUNGSTOWN FLOOD

Messrs. Hubbard Bros. Chicago, have in press
for early issue a complete and accurate History
Of The Johnstown Flood including all the cities
and towns that have suffered iKewise. II viii
be well illustrated win be sold through agents
or mailed direct on receipt Of 81 30. The demand
win undoubtedly be immense
The thrilling experiences, pathetic incidents
deeds of heroism. unparalleled suffering, devas
tation and death, and the sympathy shown II
the contributions OF millions for their relief form
a History of the most intense interest to all. aDt
history every one win want 10 pre- serve in bOol
form II certainly offers a great opportunity
for agents-a host of whom will be needed Il
supply the demand for this work.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
Hay FEVER.

have been an annual sufferer from
haY fever for forty years. II recurring
about Ang 20.h each year. For sew
eral summers have used Ely's Cream
Balm with excellent results. am free
from ang as,hnatic symptoms. |
hope many sufferers viii be induced TO
try the remedy George carp. alti-
more, Md.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
ISABEL:
) OR O
From Shop to Mansion.
The Romantic Story Of a Dress
Makers Rise in Life.
BY Mrs. r. M. Howard.
tcopyr;gAtsI, 1sss.l


It was not an entire surprise to him, as he
had heard the gentleman's name from a
friend, and had guessed "a little of the truth,
noting Isabeps radiant face, and as he took
the offered hand he said; "Slnce my wife's
romantic story has come to my knowledge
l have been making inquiries, and using
every means in my power to find her family,
but I did not hope for so speedy an accom-
plishment of our desires.n
my uncle tells me my father is living
she said.
"Better still than we hoped for, and Mr.
Falconer looked INTO her flushed face with q
sympathetic smile; he entered into her
feelings heartily.
"But fear the knowledge is only to be 6
disappointment to my niece" said Major
Darlington, gravely, explaining his mean
ing. my brother is prematurely aged, and
fear his injury is insurmountable."
The incident soon became known through
the rooms, ga Major Darlington left his new
found friends and mingled with the crowd
again, and Isabel was met by the sincere
congratulations of such of her friends as
knew her story, and if there had been any
lingering doubts as 10 her position in society,
they were removed now, as Major Caring
toms name was passport into any society,
and being publicly announced as his niece
removed the last straw in the way Of her
social success.
"You will spend the remainder OF your
time in the city at our home will you notp'
said Isabel, as she babe her uncle good
night II have so many inquiries to make. "
II leave tomorrow night" he replied,
cordially, "and will gladly spend part OF
the day with you. /, too, wish to know more
OF you and yours"
"Oh, Lottiep' cried Isabel, eagerly, as
she wentinto her friends room in the morn
ing, II have found Them
"Found whomn said Lottie, whose ideas
did not at once climb up to the stupendous
reality.
"Why, l met my uncle last evening at
Mrs. Belmond's, dearie Isn't that grandP
and she went on to give detailed account
of her meeting with Major Darlington.
SIT is indeed delightful" replied Lottie.
gladly, embracing Isabel in her joyful sym,
patty, ''and TO find that your father IS alive,
too"
"His condition Is the one drop of sadness
in my cup of joy,' said Isabel, signing
''but at any rate, it will be delight to min
lister to his declining years, for of course
shall hope TO have him spend a portion, at
least, of his time with me-"
"And you will go there, OF coursew
Eyes, am very impatient to see my fam
lily, and can hardly wait in patience for the
time to come when we can go. Do you think
you will be able to travel with US next
month, for should not like to leave you
here alone"
Lottie blushed guilty. "N-no," she
stammered; "to tell you the truth, dear,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

had sat beside him, breathiess with fear
and suspense, the thought had come to her
in all its chilling foree-of what life would
be 10 her without him, and she knew that
she loved him with deep devotion which
would last through eternity.
She told him so again and again, as she
knelt by his bedside, but he only looked az
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

In the following weeks Isabel had need Of
all her flrmness ard presence Of mind, for,
ss DR.. Conroy had said, there was a pro-
longed struggle for life in the sick room ;
the first week had been one OF delirions
raving, and Der heart sank within her as
she repeatedly heard him muttering. "She
does rot love me; she does not love me"
in such sad tones that it pierced her very
heart
She knew her own heart now fully; IN
tsrriels nights OF watching, when she
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
cry auIpE.


LANCASTER onaE A. r. VA. M. meet iirst and
8ird saturdaytn eaehmsnth At ?. m ~ their
fIaln the shOwater building
f4KsRr CHAPTER. Royal ARCH MAsoSs Reg,
iiar canvocaion second aud fourth Tuesday OF
each mont nj s. p. m. in thelr nan ~ sne
sbowaiterl uidng
srAaofth. West Encampment No. II meet
me ~ and b Mondays in each month at ~
i IN in Cd Feiows halI'
MrssissIprl VALLEY LopaEl.o o f. Meets
egery Wednesday at 7;Op m. IN Odd Fellows
Han hap,estreet
csmpor o o. F. meets let and 81 Monday Monday
ii Zach month. al ,;30r NJ. in Odd Fellows
Hll Maple street
fIoffunnr lodge, meets every Friday, at
5 % ia obi Fellows Han. Maple street.
ffpe.rr Lopee 4. .. o. ". Meet fret and
utra Mondays Of each north in Baxter
s.i1as.at 20 p ~
sF1yAs caNr. A. " OF A. Meets Is an, and 20 q
adaYs IL eteh month in Baxter's BLOCK a
~ n,
Faa COS Posr, 80. ~ G Z. Meets every S,,,}
Blxtef'a Block
..tfg lasnAny court aonse Open wednes-
ny sfternoon and saturday afternoon ana even
HreH'4 orrR. nouaH. Corner Madison ane
Cherry -treefs
CRY coUNcu Meets LIST Tue day in eact
Mouth ia tha City Clerks office. over stat'
Bank
HeqA SOCIETY. Meets 1st and Sd Tues
days 10 each month in DR.. j Reeds once Al
80 f.. N
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
AN ABSOLUTE CURE.

The ORIGINAL ABIETlNE
OINTMENT is only put up in large
two.ounce tin boxes, and is an absolute
cure for old sores, burns, wounds.
chapped hadds, and all skin eruptio,nIs,
viii positively cure all kinds OF piles
Ask for the Original Abietine ONT.
ment. Sold by Stone Bros. q Hassell
at 25 cents per box. 4o-4V
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
CATARRH,
Catarrhal Deafness and Hay Fever
A NEW HOME TREATMENT.

Sufferers are not generally aware that
these diseases are contagious, or that they
are due to the presence of living parasites in
the lining membrane of the nose and Gus
tachian thbes. Microscopic research, how
ever, has proved this TO be a fact and the
result is that simple remedy has been for.
mulated whereby catarrh, catarrhal deafness
and hay fever are permanently cured in
from one to three simple applications made
at home by the patient once in two weeks
N. B.-For catarrhal discharges peculiar to
females (whites) this remedy is specific.
A pamphlet explaining this new treatment
is sent on receipt of ten cents by A. IL.
DINeN x Son, 304 West King St., Toronto,
Canada Scientific American.
Sufferers from catarrhal troubles should
rnad tho ahnYn carefully.
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liId:;;l:}lIl3

H.
After ten years exclusive sale, can now be
obtained of all Druggists and Dealers in Medi-
cines. II CURES-take notice-not simply helps
but CURES LIVER COMPLAINT,
BiliOusness and Dyspepsia.
Is a strictly vegetable preparation and will
CURE MALARIA, and all MALARIAL troubles.
DIR. s. IL. Wise, of Boston, Ky says /:
"Have practiced medicine 10 years, and find no
equal to IIERBINE as Liver Regulatory
DIR. w. A. Baker, of Madison, Fla, says /:
"a bottle of lIERBINE ID worth more than
$500 worth of Qunine In any family"
Acting ON the Liver in different way from
any other medicine; it is positive cure for
Chronic Constipation and is cheaper than Pills.
Its peculiar composition is such, that we
guarantee to cure any case of Chills and Fever
or Bilious Fever with one bottle.
II costs but Is cents and each bottle con-
tains over 40 average doses, making the cost
less than two cents dose. Would you ask
for cheaper medicine ? II is not a cure-all. But
win cure any Liver, Bilious or MaiR.
rial Complaint. Manufactured by
The Eerbi11e Co.,
Successors to Vim, Condell.) 81. Louis, MO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

Hon. oDFN BOWIE. Elk Governor Of Mary
land. Jockey Club. Prest. City Pass. Railway
Co.. says; 'In my family and my stables
have used st. Jacobs OIL with satisfactory
results. and believe it the best remedy Tor the
painful ailments ofman and beast"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15
THEIR WEDDING PRESENTS.
There We're a Great Many Duplicates, but
the burglars Were Not Particular.

R. AND MRS. TEN.
PLETON had re.
turned from their
tour and were look
ing over their we'd
ding presents pre-.
paratory to removing
them to their own
home in their newly.
furnished house
1.-TWO dozen solid
silver pickle forks, F."
enumerated Sadie,
the brides little sis.
ter.
Annk sHo,. lav..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1889-08-15

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON, Esq. Sec. Pacific
Coast Blood.Horse Association, says: being
familiar with the remarkable efficacy of st.
Jacobs OIL, oheerfullY and heartily indorss
this valuable specific for painful ailments"