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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
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THE BURCESQUE.
The Father OF Burlesque Poetry and OF
Burlesque Plays.

The Father OF Burlesque Poetry and of
Burlesque Plays.
Mr. Laurence Hutton in his "Curloslties
of the Stage" tells us that Hipponax OF
Enbesus is credited with having been the
father of burlesque poetry. he paraded
,'rhe Qiad," making Achilles an lonian
plutton: she did not spare his own parents,
he poked fun at the gods themselves, ne
impaled Mrs. Hipponax with coupiet,
upon which she is still exhibited to the
scoffers, and he is only to be distinguished
from his long line Of successors by tho
curious fact that he does not seem "
have spoken with derision of his mothe1
in-law." hope that Hipponax will havet
MANY followers in the days to come. The
mother-in-law has become fatiguing.
Mr.. Hutton considers Aristophanes the
father of the burlesque play, and cites his
MANY disciples This burlesque writer,
however, had his object, and his works fur
nished pictures of nations and customs
That burlesque must have sadly degener-
ated in its aims and purposes Is only too
evident. As Mr.. Hutton satirically re-
marks, "What curious ideas Of American
life and manners will posterity gain from
.Adonis' and 'Evangelinep"
The history of early American burlesque,
between the years 1899, when William
Mitchell opened the Olympic, and 1859,
"when William Burton madt his last bow
to the American public" is highly enter
tanning. Here are few titles that will
give one an idea OF the punfulness Of those
DAYS: "The Bohea Mans Grip Bohemian
Girl "Fried Shots" ('Freischutz, Her
Nanny" C'Ernani'O Lucy Did Sham Her
Moor" {" Lucia di Lammermoor'D and Tho
Cats in the Larder' ola Gazza Ladra.") It
seems little surprising that burlesqu}
writers should still hammer away at tha
puns, and less convincingly than they did
in those days.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
THEY SAY
1t Grows

Spokesman: The New York Metropol-
ltan Museum Of Art is to be opened Sun
day afternoons in future. This is move
in the right direction.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21

Talmage has had himself shaved and
newspapers running stock cuts Of him
hereafter will have to chisel them on
the cheeks.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21

Eastern Advertisers TaS sRe OF East at
ern advertisers is called to the FAItHAyEN
HERALD as a iudicious advertising medium.
Heretofore no foreign advertising OF any de-
soription has been received.
rontpactc1 received through all the re-
Sonll uOloi sponslble eastern advertising
agencies
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21

difficult matter, however, to keep from
getting knocked out in the political
ring than the 24-fOot ring.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21

The weather clerk has reigned right
royalty for the past few days and yet
he hasn't so much as sprinkled.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21

John L. Sullivan has been in the
ring so much that he just fairly pants
for politics. He will find IL a more
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21

The rails are here and the people
will rail no more, about the electric
road.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21
This Date in HistOry-May 81,

I&7-Philip II OF Spain born.
ls8-Alexander Pope, poet,
born: second centennial
widely celebrated in ISIS.
leD-John Eliot, Indian apos-
tie, died in Roxbury, Mass,
born 1904
Iool-Cornelius Van Tromp,
FAMOUS Dutch admiral,
died.
IsLRobert Harley. earl OF
Oxford. famous minister
Of oman Anne. died.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21

possible direction, by sail, rail and tire,
and as this is done will Fairhaven be-
come the Focal City indeed
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-21

Our First Iron Article from Native Ore.
The accompanying cut, reproduced from
Iron in All Ages, is from a photograph OBJ
tanned by Mr.. G.. NJ. Tracy in 1890, and 1t
depicts the first iron article made from ma
tive ore in America
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23

days Of last week transacting business.
Now is the time to have your life IN
sured.
Section Boss Smith and wife drove
up to Livingston Sunday.
Mrs. j W. Rewey happened with
the misfortune to run a weaving needle
in her hand, part Of the needle breaking
off in her hand. 1t was probed for but
the piece Of needle is not out yet and
proves quite painful.
Miss Title Richards took the after
noon freight train Saturday for her
home at Elmo, Wis. Title has been
amongst US for the past year and has
made many warm friends who were
sorry to see her 20 from Rewey.
W. Elgar and W. Gibbon are prepar-
ing to build on to their store to
enlarge the store room. 1t is what
they want, more room, for their store is
far to small in regard to the post Office
carried in the same building.
c. B. i.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
Hazel Green .

Some of our farmers have done hay
ing The fine weather of the past few
weeks has made haying good thing
this year.
Andrew Pearce has engaged to build
house for Mr.. Walker of Cuba City.
Joseph John is having q summer
wood house and storage room built.
Mr.. viii Granville of Stockholm Ill.
was seen on our streets Sunday night.
The last of the fun belonging to the
4th, was had last Saturday night, when
they sent the last balloon up. 1t rose
nicely and sailed steadily for a long time
and finally disappeared from view.
Rev. T. w. Barber. and Rev. f. F.
Marcellus, rode over to New Diggings
last week.
J.H. Cox has engaged to paint the
church and house at Georgetown
Temperance social at DR.. Jencks'
next Friday night. Everybody come.
MEMO.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
Potosi.
TnlY 2lst.

Miss Mary Bellon of Platteyille visit
ed friends here last week.
Mrs. Schellenberger and little Grand
son George s. of Glen Haven are spend
ing several weeks with her daughter
Mrs. w. \. Sprague.
Miss Nellie Seaton is home for visit
with parents and friends.
Mr. Will Wagner and Miss Swartz Of
Lancaster spent Sunday in town.
Mrs. Frank Kane visited at Platte
vile last week.
Florence and Martha Hunt are rusti-
eating at the Harris farm on Boice
Prairie.
Miss May jackson is at Platteville
visiting her brothers family.
Herman Schrader and wife of Lancas-
ter spent Sunday in town.
Mate Seaton is visiting at Sinners
Creek and Elmdale this week.
Prof. w. Colburn Of Platteville has
been engaged as principle of Potosi
High School, Miss Mile Kaltenbach as
intermediate and Miss Leta Seaton pri-
mary, both the young ladies live in this
place and are very competent teachers.
Mrs. Baurman of St. Cloud MINI. is
the guest of her sister Mrs. John
Ostemeyer.
Mr.. Pete Casper Sr. one of Potosi's
old settlers is on the sick list.
Andrew Kern has bought the grist
mill for the consideration of $500.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
WEEKLY WEaTHER-CRoP BULLETIN.
July 18th 1891

Bulletin No. 16. Reports from cor
respondents indicate fair condition Of
crops in all sections Of the state, except
through Sheboygan. Washington. Ozau-
kee, Manitowoc and Fond du Lac coun-
ties. In that section little or. no rain
has fallen, and the farms are in a
parched condition; and all crops are
suffering except potatoes which promise
a large yield, of good quality.
The sunshine during the week has
been about the average, but the weather
has been too cool; especially for corn,
which, owing to late planting is behind
he season, and must have warm weather
and rain Immediately to assure oyer an
average crop.
The rainfall has been badly distri-
buted. In the southern counties, so
much rain as to retard haying and har-
vesting and ipjure grains already out
is reported. In the southwest and west
it has been about the normal. in the
central below the normal; while in the
northern and northeastern counties the
weather has been dry, with high winds.
Forest fires arc reported as having done
much damage to standing pine; and still
heavier losses are imminent unless rain
comes soon.
Haying is about finished in the south
ern counties, and about one halt in the
central and northern. General reports
show from one half to two thirds crop
with quality good. Harvesting has
fairly begun and as whole the grain
crop is short. Oats especially will be
light; as many fields are affected by rust
aud will not head out. Some rust is re-
ported in wheat. barley and potatoes.
but the trouble is not general. Chinch
bugs are working considerable damage
to wheat and barley, especially in JEFF
ferson Co., and are ever attacking some
fields of corn.
Small fruits have been injured by the
cool weather, and the yield will not be
near what was promised a week ago.
Reports from the blueberry region indi-
cate not more than one fifth the average
crop. Apples will be short crop in
the southern portion, having been in
iured by cold rains.
The disastrous hail storm in south
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
Mount Hone .
MEMO.

Mrs. f. A. Mayhem and her little son
Ora, daughter and grand son of Mr..
and Mrs. c w. Grimesay are visiting
their parents and friends and will re-
turn to their home at Sioux City, Iowa.
about the first of August.
Mrs. Narrower and her grand chill
dren, Miss Neva and Master Lynn Har-
rover, are spending a week with
relatives at Madison. Mrs. Narrower
expects to listen to discourse next
Sunday from the eminent divine, the
Rev. I. Dewitt Talmago.
The sweet music of the Threshing
machine is already heard across the
hills.
The new Odd Fellows building is
completed and Anthony Abraham WiIl
soon have his goods in place, then you
will see him behind the counter to wait
on customers. Anthony is an accom-
modating man and will haye a full
share of patronage.
d. b. Brunson, our stock dealer, in
company with Mr. Waterman of
Chicago is off on a trip to Utah,
The ice cream sociable given by
Messrs Crow and Zipmerman on Sat
urday night was we'll attended and we'll
enjoyed.
The Rev. IL F. Peterson NJ +.
Evangelist from Oshkosh is holding
tent meetings at Mt. Ida and nearly all
Of Mt Hope turned out last Sunday
and were we'll pie lsed with Mr.. Peter.
sons sermons
Rain is much needed. Crops a.,
suffering, and the dust on the roads i,
just awful.
Senator +. |. Kidd is in town to day
and by the way can the State do better
than to give Mr.. Kidd the seat now oc
cupied BY Governor George w Peck
The Hon. c. S Fuller of Prairie du
Chen gave us an Grafton on the 4tl
that deserves honorable mention.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
CHURCH WORK;
BY
LEADING CHURCHMEN.

THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE. Washington, D. G.
the Great National Weekly for the home and
Fireside, will shortly begin the publication of a
highly interesting series of articles on the con-
dition. development and prospects of the geat
Churches ia this country. by the leading men Of
the several Churches. The articles and their
contributors are:
Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Gibbons,
Archbishop of Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop John P :.
Newman.
Protestant Episc opal Church. Right Reverend
Lei ghton Coleman. $ T. D., L. L. D., Bishop of
Delaware.
Presbyterian Church. Rev DIR. Il. NJ. Nc
Cracker. Chancellor Of the University of the
City of New York.
Unitarian Church. Rev Edward Everett Hale,
the des inguished author.
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Prof E. j.
Wolff Of the Getty sburg Seminary.
Congregational Church, Rev. J. \. Wilton. of
the Trinity Church, New York City.
Baptist Church. Robert 5, Macarthur. d. D.,
Pastor Calvary Baptist Church. New York; City
The Jewish Synagog In America, Abram S.
Isaaes editor IetCish Messenger and Professor of
Hebrew in University OF City OF New York.
Subscription price of paper II year; three
months. containing these articles. % cents.
Address
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington. D. C.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The Teachers Institute for the sum-
mer of 1891, will be held at Lancaster,
beginning Monday, Aug. 3, and con-
tinuing two weeks. T. B. Pray and A.
A. Upham, who are Profs. in the White
water State Normal School, have been
appointed instructors and are among
the ablest institute conductors in the
state.
Teachers of Grant county can not
ford to miss this opportunity, as the
time will be sufficient to review all the
important subjects in the common
branches and to get all the modern
methods of presenting the work in tie
school-room.
Al who expect to teach in this county
the coming year will find it to their
advantage to attend this institute.
A Teachers Examination will be held
on Saturdays, Aug. s and 10, IN con-
nection with the institute. The ques-
tons will be based manly upon the
work done in the institute. / earnestly
request the teachers of the county to
attend this institute, bring their text
books, be present the first day and con-
tinue as working members during the
entire session. BY so doing you will
be better prepared for your work in the
school room the coming wear.
Good accommodations can be had at
reasonable rates.
School boards and friends of educa-
ton are cordially invited to attend and
witness the work.
d. NEEDHAM, Co. Supt.
Lancater, WIS, July 7, 1891.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
Rewey.

The Good Temples met as usual
last Saturday evening with the full
membership in attendance, no one being
absent.
Married at NIifiin at the home Of the
bride, Mr.. Charles Clayton to Miss
Margret Harkcr We were not forgot
ten by the bride in Rewey as we all had
a share of wedding cake Rev Smith
Of T. NJ. Church otfciated.
Fred and Will thinner of Cobb who
are building J Harkers house are no
slow workmen as one weeks work
shows for itself what the boys can do.
Miss Nellie Kirkpatrick Livingston
drove down to Rewey Saturday evening
returning home after an hour stay in
town,
Mr.. Morse, Life Insurance Agent,
has been in town some two or three
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23

western Outagsmie Co. is reported by
our correspondent as follows: Il haye
not heard how much of an area was COW
cred by tic storm, but enough is known
to warrant in saying that it has been
the most destructive hail storm known
by the oldest inhabitant. Ice remained
unmelted TIL a. m. and in some places
till noon. Grain of all kinds totally
destroyed. Pastures and meadows have
the resemblance of plowed fields.
Trees uprooted, buildings unroofed and
blown down, and fences leYeled to the
ground. The lamentation is very great
among the farmers of this locality"
H. A MCNALLY. Director.
n. d. Mr. Willis L. Moore will
assume charge of this Office during the
coming week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
SLAIN RY A MANIAC.

The Dead BODIES of ~. +. james and
-Four Members Of Ills Family Found in
the Ruins Of Ills Burned HOme-Belief
That He l. the Murderer, Ineendiary
and suicide.
FLORA, IL. July 22.-Early Monday
morning a dairyman discovered the
farmhouse of H. T.. James, . miles east
of this city, TO be burning. Neighbors
who responded TO the alarm found the
bodies Of James and his family in the
blazing ruins. Phere were five inmates
of the house, Mr. James, his wife and
son, and a married daughter. Mrs.
CLANCY, and her babe. The'bodies were
recovered. The origin OF the fire and
the cause Of the death of the inmates
are yet a mystery. The coroner's jury
is in session. 1t is generally believed
that James in a fit of insanity murdered
his family, fired the house and then
committed suicide.
For some time past it has been whis-
pered among the neighbors that Mr..
James was losing his mind, but nothing
serious was thought of il. A post
norton examination was held
over one of the bodies, and il
was found that pistol ball
had pierced the lungs. A large
revolver and a knife were found near
one of the bodies, and it is believed
that some time during the Gight Mr..
James had got on one of his tantrums
and murdered the entire family, set fire
TO the dwelling and then shot himself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
Carelesslv KILLED Ills Mother.

HUDsoN, Mich, July 22.-The 10
year-old SON of Chauncey Douglass,
who lives about miles west Of here,
was playing Monday morning about
his home with a gun which he did
not know was loaded. While close TO
a shed in the rear OF the house the gun
was accidentally discharged, the load
striking and instantly killing his moth
er, who was in the she'd The boy is
crazed with grief.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
A srRPRIsE.
coming week

Manner Tageblatt Widower Ito his
little daughter, aged tenl-Dora. do you
know that Susanna. our housekeeper, is
going to be married?
DOra-''Oh, I'm so glad we are gett-
ing rid of the old pelican. Won't it be
jolly? But who is going to marry her?
Father-Well, l am.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
EIGHTEEN YEARS A FUGITIVE.
George Reynolds, Wanted for Murder,
Ends His Life with a Bullet.

George Reynolds, Wanted for Murder,
Ends His Life with a Bullet.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill, July pa special
from San Francisco says that man
who shot himself in that city has been
identified as George w. Reynolds, Of
Louisville, III This ends a tragedy
which occurred in Louisville about
eighteen years ago. Reynolds, who was
then a mere youth, became involved in
a quarrel with one of his associates
and stabbed him several times. When
his victim was found he was in his last
agonies. Reynolds fled but in a few
months was captured lie managed to
escape from the county Jail before he
came to trial and was reeaptured but
again escaped and has ever since been
a fugitive from justice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
TEN STORES IN RUINS.

Big Blaze at Chrisman, III. Eighty Thou
sand Dollars Worth of Property De-
stroyed.
CHRIsMAN, Ill, July %. The entire
west side of the public square was de-
stroyed by fire Monday afternoon and
ten business houses were con-
sumed. The fire originated in
Henderson's restaurant, and the
flames were beyond control in five
minutes. The Masonic hall occupied
the third floor of the Camerer building
and was owned by the lodge. The loss
aggregates: Buildings, So, 600; stock,
$50, 900. The buildings and stock are
principally insured. but the amounts
will not cover more than half the loss.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
Died at a RemarkabIe Age.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July -. Sarah
Davis, a colored woman, was buried
here Monday. She was probably the
oldest woman in the United States
Her death return shows her to have
reached the age of 1873 years. 1t is
authoritativelY known that She was IFS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
Legal Notices.
- srATE.-MohRow, deceased.

- STATE.-MoBRow, deceased.
State Of Wisconsin. County Court of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is 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
Lancaster, in said County on the LIST Tuesday Of
August, A. D.. 1891. being the 4th day of August,
1891, at the hour of one o'clock in the afternoon
the following matter will be heard and con-
sdered:
The application of Emma Morrow for the APP
poiutment of an administrator OF the estate OF
John Morrow late Of the town of Little Grant in
said County deceased.
BY order of the court.
20-22 GEO. b. CARTER,
Dated July end, 1891. County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
Results in Another Murder.

CATLETTsBURe, Ky, July - The
Green-Scharffer feud in Mcdowell
county, w. Va, has resulted in another
murder, Tom Green having been as.
sassinated from ambush by James
Scharffer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
EsTATE.-ADAn Cook, deceased.

u
State OF Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
Connty-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at the special
term of County Court. to be held in and for said
County, az the Conrt House in the City of Lam
caster. in said County. on the first Tuesday of
August A. d. 1891 being the 4th day Of August
1891 at the hour Of one O'Clock in the afternoon.
the following matter will be heard and eonsid-
ered
The application Of Elenor o. Cock. az admin
istratrix of the estate of Adam Cook deceased,
late of Clifton Grant County Wisconsin. for the
allowance OF her final account as such admins
tratrix and for an assignment of the residue OF
said estate and for her discharge
BY order of the Court
20-22 GEO. b. CARTER
Dated July 1st, 1891. County Judge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23
for Infants and Children.

"Castoriaissow well adapted to children that
recommend itas superior to any prescription
known to me-" Il. a. ARCHER, NJ D.,
III So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, ny.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23

"The use of 'Castoria is 50 universal and
of supererogation TO endorse it Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach
CARLOS MARTYE, d. D.,
New York City.
Late Pastor Bloomingdale Reformed Church
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23

Castoris cures Collie, CONSERVATION.
Sour Stomach, Diarrhea. Eructation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes di-
gestion,
Without injurious medication
For several years have recommended
your CaStorsa, and shall always continue TO
do so as u mas invariably produced beneficial
results
EDWIN F. PARDEB, N. D.,
Tie Winthrop, !" 125th Street and 7th Ave,
New York City.
COMPANY, a MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23

Ask my agents for w. l.. Douglas Shoes
If not for sale in your place ask your
dealer TO send for catalogue. secure the
agency, and get them for you.
e. TAkE NO HSTITITE. Il
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-07-23

Lancater. WIS, July 7, 1891.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-14

The high priest Of the star-eyed goddess Of
tariff reform. Mr.. Henry wat,erson. is pleased
10 say that Mr.. Blaine's reciprocity is a stab in
the breast OF protection equal to Henry Clay's
flank movement The high priest has forgotten
the history Of that flank movement IL his
recollection were good he would know that it
STAYED of temporarily what seemed inevitable
disaster TO the protection cause and probably
paved the way for return under other con-
ditioEs TO protection. The intervention Of the
war period had much 10 do with it, bu. without
that famous flank movement in 1893, accom-
piiShed by the aid Of Calhoun and other ultra
state rights men. :he extreme protectionists
would have brought the country to where the
English went little later-into free trade pure
and simple The high priest of the star-eyed
goddess would have thought that was the right
place 70 go. Therefore he should 10. forget
LIS iarif history and in drawing parallels be-
tween Blaine and Ciay's action pronounce the
former stab to protection, Mr. Blaine. like
Mr. Clay. believes in protection too much to
sacrifice II in spirit OF fsnatieism- Instead of
sacrificing il both made concessions to save it.