Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-06-05

Al Miller had the misfortune the past
week to fracture bone Of the ankle. and
consequent use OF crutches.
The new bridge over Grant river is
progressing slowly. and will probably
not be completed until late this summer.
At the home Of the brides parents last
evening at $50; Miss Miriam Iyey. and
Geo. @. Sykes were united in marriage.
Soldiers and Sailors reunion at Prairie
On Chen next week. beginning Wednes-
day the IS aud closing Friday follow
ing.
A washout near East Dubuque wreck
ed train Monday night, two men being
severely injured. and one diving from
the effects of his injuries.
The new rock erusher las arrived
and the engine is expected daily. The
machine will be set at the big spring
near the excelsior factory.
In speaking Of the daily production of
the smelling furnace. in the last issue. it
should have said that 70 pigs Of lead
were turned out instead Of 80.
surrounding towns were well repre-
sented in this city Memorial Day. con-
sidering the fact that other places held
exercises OF memorial character
East Sunday VIM. Starr, while lead
ing horse behind buggy in which
he was riding. was jerked out of it
backwards by the horse. severely
sprainlng his arm.
In appreciation of the long service as
organist in the Methodist choir, num-
Der of friends presented Miss May Ivey
upon her marriage to Geo. G. Sykes.
an elegant Silver Tea set.
The business portion OF Cambridge, a
small town near Madison, was destroy
ed on the night of May 25th. Loss
about 955, 1000, while the aggregate in
surance will cover $4,000
A severe rain storm accompanied by
much wind and heavy thunder visited
this section Of the country Monday
night. Small streams oyerfowed then
banks and rivers were considerably
swollen.
Mr.. and Mrs Lincoln Abrams. OF
Bloomington, were in town Wednesday
visiting friends. Mr.. Abrams contem-
plates erecting a new dwelling in Bloom
ington and while here interviewed our
contractors and builders.
Religious services will be conducted
by Will n. Stone and H. ii Croft in
the Cement school house next Sunday at
? o. clock p. NJ, and in the Brick school
house at Liberty at Z; 30 P. NJ. Every
body is invited to attend
Children's Day will be observed at
the Methodist church next Sunday
morning, the exercises beginning at the
regular hour Of preaching, 1880 O'Clock
The ordinance of baptism will be adj
ministered to children whose parents SO
desire.
Saturday morning as VIM. Dyer was
trying to subdue vicious horse the ami
nal became so enraged that he struck
at Over with his fore feet, knocking him
dow and inficting an ugly wound on
the right cheek and badly bruislng his
shoulders.
Mrs Jacob Neufang, and old resident
of Potosi, died suddenly at her home
Tuesday morning Deceased was q
mother of John Herbert, wagon maker
in Geo McCarthy's carriage factory.
and at the time of her death was about
IS years of age
The Benton B ende mine has filed
articles Of incorporation with the Sec
rotary of State and will hereafter be
known as the Benton Lead & Zinc COM
pany. Hon 2. A. Orion, of Darling
ton, is President. and Joseph Buchan,
of Benton, Secretary.
The June meeting Of the Lancaster
Literary Club will be held at the resi-
dence of Judge Clementson on the even
ing Of Tuesday the 10th inst Essay by
Dr. Barber-Suspended Animation and
its dangers. Disputants DR.. 5. +.
Hassell and A. R. Bushnell Esq.
A pleasant affair took place at the
Dennison House at Cassville, Sunday a
Mr. Pinkley and Miss Heath, from Del
aware county, Iowa, were united in
marriage BY Rev. S. d Stevens Quite
a number of unlimited guests witnessed
the ceremony and gave the young
couple their best wishes.
Many will regret 10 learn OF the death