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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03
ABOUT OLD SOLDIERS.

HENRY W. SLoCUM. of the famous old
Twelfth Corps, is said to stand near the
head of the roster of surviving war gen
erals of the army.
JOSEPH PATTON, who lives near Cliff
ton Hill, in Randolph county. Mo-, still
has the pony he rode in the confederate
army. 1t is now thirty-six years old
and as fat as a mole, not having been
used any, or very little, for some years
WILLIAM RANSOM was a private in
Company G, Ninety ninth Illinois in
fantry, and according to evidence in the
possession of the government, was
killed at Vicksburg on August 10, 1868
Somebody has been drawing pension
in the name of this same Ransom since
August II, 1863, and has lately secured
an increase and something over one
thousand dollars back pension.
The mum Der of war veterans in the
employ of the various departments of
the city government of New York is
1877, divided as follows: bureau of chief
engineer, 23; bureau of water purveyor,
70; bureau of sewers, %; bureau of
streets and roads, II; bureau of repairs
and supplies, So; bureau of lamps and
gas, /; bureau of street improvements,
8; bureau Of water register, %. The
above does not include laborers and
mechanics, of whom there are many
employed.
Gov. BUoKNER, of Kentucky, he who
held Fort Donelson against Grant after
Pillow and Floyd had skedaddled, has
been at West Point enjoying the old
scenes and telling stories. He was at
the academy with Grant for three years,
and saws of him: Grant was the most
fearless rider | ever saw at West Point.
He rode horse named Rocket. And
have seen him take six-foot hurdle in
the basement of the old academical
building, when nearly every one pres
ent expected that he would have his
brains dashed out against the low cell
ing or his leg or back broken by coming
in collision with the posts that are dis
tributed throughout the hall. Indian
apolis Journal.
CAPT. J. b. WILLIAMS, of Alabama, is
in a peculiar position. He was sol
der in the confederate army. In May.
1865. he was captured and released on
parole Now, he said, .the strange
fact is. I have never been released from
that parole. And, Of course. until
am discharged ! am simply United
States prisoner on parole. / have never
taken the oath Of allegiance ON that ac-
count But there need be no fear of
my taking up arms against the govern
ment The politicians may go ahead
and do or say what they please. I'll
do no fighting against this country's
government But if any one of those
foreign people get into a fight with Us
thens when I'll come out get my dis
charge and 90 into the service. The
parole is yellow with age and almost
worn out at the folds 1t is dated at
Meridian, and is signed by Col w. b.
Miles for the confederate states, and by
Col Henry Bertram. of the Twentieth
Wisconsin, for the federal government
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03
Treasured BY A VOICE.
An Episode of the Closing Days of the
War.

An Episode of the Closing Days of the
War.
At the close of the civil war, many of
the leading men of the south fastened
to make their escape from the country,
fearing Imprisonment and possible
death at the hands of the government.
Among these was Judah p Benjamin,
the secretary of state of the confed-
eracy.
For many days Mr.. Benjamin had
been in the forests of Florida, trying to
make his way to the coast, where he
relied upon finding a vessel in which he
could reach England.
He kept on, living upon what roots
and berries he could find, not daring TO
approach civilization for fear Of arrest,
until finally he sank at the foot of a
tree, completely exhausted. He had not
the heart to go farther, and made up his
mind to lie where he was and give ii
up.
Weak and drowsy, he was just sink
ing into half-sleep. half-stupor when
he heard harsh, uncanny voice pro-
nounce the words:
'Hurrah for Jeff Davis"
Aroused, he looked about him, saw
no one, and thinking he must have been
dreaming, again sank back. Once more
came the strange voice, "Hurrah for
jeff Davis" and now he rose to his feet
and listened
Again the words were repeated.
Faint and weak, almost out of his
mind, he stumbled on to find the
man or thing that had uttered those
words.
He had gone hardly hundred yards,
when he entered clearing in which
was cabin. He tottered to its door
and fell exhausted.
The inmates of the cabin cared for
him, and he soon became able to con-
tinue his journey, but before starting
he related his strange experience in the
wood to his preservers, who then told
him that the words had come from a
parrot who was in the habit of roaming
in the woods.
Reassured, Mr.. Benjamin now told
them who he was, and with their as
sistance, reached the coast in safety.
whence he was taken in a vessel to
England, and as every one knows, af-
terward became one of the most cele-
brated lawyers at the bar of that coun-
tr.V-IOuth'S Communion
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03
QUALIFIED.

Boston Courier: Scholasticus Hard
up-I am college student, and | want
place TO work in your hotel.
Hotel Proprietor -What experience or
qualifications have you?
Scholasticus Hardup-I am the cham
pion boxer and wrestler of my class.
Hotel Proprietor-A All, then you will
do very well to whip cream.
Harper's Bazaar: what hymn did |
understand you to say?" inquired the
Sunday-school teacher of the young lady
who presided at the melodeon, and who
had just asked him to close the service.
the superintendent being absent.
Sing half of 246. she answered
smiling at his nervousness and contn
ION.
I'VE will now close by singing" he
said, addressing the school-"by sing
ing hymn l23.''
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03
RECOMMENDATIONS.

From A. II. sPoFFoRD. Librarian Of Congress:
"The novelty Of the plan, exhibiting by graphic
diagrams a complete eynchronology OF Ameri-
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able ingenuity. and the work may fairly be
termed Breyiary Of American Politics."
From HoN. S. S. Cox: "Only one work is com
parable with 1.-THE Statistical Atlas by the
Goyernment-and to say this ID high eulogy."
From BENSON j. LossrsG, LII D., Historian:
Like Concave mirror ii reflects TO single
focus an cpitome Of the essential elements Of
our national history, showing clearly at glance
the progress Of the nation, from ts iufency 10
ite present period Of maturity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

Smith & Gray's Monthly: Very In
teresting conversation in nere?" asked
papa, suddenly thrusting his head
through the curtains into the recess
where Ethel, Mr.. Tompkins and little
Eva sat very quietly.
Yes, indeed said Ethel, ready on
the instant with reply. ''Mr. Temp
kins and were discussing all our kith
and kin, weren't we, Eva?"
''Yeth, thath what you wath. Mither
Tompkinth thaid, May l have kith?'
and Ethel said, You kin. .
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and
Blemishes from horses, Blood Spavins,
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-Bone,
STILES, Sprains, all Swollen Threats,
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one bot
tie. Warranted the most wonderful
Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by
Stone & Hassell Druggists, Lancaster
16 lV
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03
WHAT AGENTS ARE DOING.

Received the 10 maps this afternoon; sold
before supper"
" Sold II maps yesterday; will send you q
large order next saturday"
" Have canvassed for years; never saw any
thing equal to this map"
"a / sold six maps ia one hour; everybody
wants one. F"
send twenty-five maps at once; want this
entire county"
/" have canvassed one half day; took IS
orders
/ sold 65 maps in four days czpect to sell
100 next week
took orders from the circular
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

McNay u. the entire
both Sides it. 10 in by it. in
These
aratey $1,000 Publishers $500 BY Express S575
Map every library well worth the
Double Map by Express Prepaid and guaran-
mailed but SAFER
Name Office
THE MONEY REFUNDED not perfectly satisfied after
FULLY which
CHARGES guarantee
satsfa
NIP 0EEEP The Herald will send Map FREE to any
$500 80 one sending in four subscr bers for one
year at SO each For so will send Map and
paper for one year. Address, HERALD, Lancaster.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

Judge: Dashaway- here, uncle,
| gave you a dollar the other day on the
plea that one of your children was dead,
and l saw the little imp yesterday as
Lively as a cricket,
Uncle jasper Yes. sab, dat chile is
the mos disappointin' chile you eber
see.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03
Rheumatism Cured in a Dav

"Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to days,
Its action upon the system is remark
able and mysterious. 1t removes at once
the cause and the disease Immediately
disappear. The first dose greatly ben
efits. 10 cents. Sold by Stone &
Hassell. Druggists. Lancaster. 4Sly
Large size SOC andS1.O
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03
The Great Benefit

Which people in run down state OF
health derive from Hoods Sarsaparilla.
conclusively proves that this medicine
''makes the weak strong" It does not
act like stimulant. imparting fictitious
strength but Hoods Sarsaparilla builds
up in perfectly natural way all the
weakened parts, purities the blood, and
assists to healthy action those important
organs. the kidneys and liver.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

Itch on human and horses and all
animals cured in so minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion, This never
fails Sold by Stone & Russell Drug
gist, Lancaster. l6 "
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03
80 a. M.

Why, if young lady should
propose t. a young man she'd be sure
to get left?"
She with a yawn) Would she?
Then I'm going to proprose to you. Id
like to get left about this time in the
dav. -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03
Rare California Views.

Enclose stamp for catalogue. Sam
pie of views will be sent upon receipt of
twenty-five cents.
California Art Gallery, Santa Rosa,
Cal. 4Sly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

Nothing adds so much to a persons
appearance as a fine thick head of hail
of even Color.a TO assure this use only
Halls Hair Remover.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

The Jewellers Circular: Aradella-
Why Is Miss Passee so proud?' lsabe la
We'll, there are 200000,000 engag
ment rings in the world, and she mas
one of Them
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

Boston Journal: Street car conductor
Ito driver)-'I wonder what that man
is running for?' Driver Cooking back
-'Mebbe the fool wants ter get on.
G'langr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

\. Y. Jousnal: Editor-'Who did
you call liaT?' Poet-'The fellow who
wrote this item: a western poet was
recently poisoned by handling a 500
bill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

Indianapolis journal: Wickwire-
How do they treat you at your new
boarding house?' Yabsley-'Oh, | am
all right. I'm one of the second piecers
already
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

Somerville journal: The difference
between realism and idealism is Just the
difference between girls opinion of
her lover and the young man himself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

The worst cases of scrofula salt rheum
and other direases of the blood, ARE cured
by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

To act on the liver, and cleanse the
bowels, no other medicine equals Ayers
Cathartic Pills.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

Judge: i was kicked by horse
when l was little and knocked sense
less. said Chappie. How soon do you
expect to recover?' asked the cynical
Maude
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03
and ON THE OTHER SIDE:


ofeachCo
showing Nation iSx
Nuba and Hshsh
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

Boston Record: The man who wears
his cravat awry in order to show his
diamond stud is somewhat weak in the
upper story. Let him beware the fate
of Narcissus.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03

New York Weekly: First printer
What are you setting up-a city direct
ory?" Second printer" Nope. Sum-
mer resort letter. :"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03
TT ALSO GIVES IN BRIEF:

Administrations
o q
0 a n ounr
o
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1891-09-03
A BraWny Barge at the Helm.

To-day it is raining in torrents. He knows by
experience the value OF " Fish Brand Slicker."
1t is his sole article of dress, and TO him worth
drawers, shirt, coat, vest, and pants Hen tel
you tales by the hour OF storms lasting days and
nights when that " Slicker" made up the whole
difference between comfort and misery; and all for
a mere trife from his weeks pay. Why don't
you buy one for yoursefl To realize how little il
costs, think how long it lasts. II will outwear
four suits of clothes. Better get one to-day, be
fore you forget it. A days delay may cause a
month Of sickness, and cost hundred times the
price Of Slieker Beware OF worthless limitations,
every garment stamped with the Fish Brand"
YOU can have the " Fish Brand Slicker" delivered
without extra cost Particulars and illustrated cat
alogue free.
A. J. TOWER. Boston. Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29
Caroline ThOmpsOn's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Honorable
DISTRICT OF CHITTENDEN.N the Probate Court,
Tor the District Of Chittenden.
TO the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate of Caroline Thompson, late of Essex,
in said district, deceased.
GREETING;
WHEREAS, application hath been made to
tins Court III writing, by the administrators Of
SAID estate, pray ing for license and authority TO
sell the whole of the real estate Of said deceased,
representing To said Court, that it would be
beneficial to the heirs and all persons intc-
rested in the estate of said deceased, to
Sell the whole Of the real estate of said de-
ceased, and convert the same into money.
And bringing into Court the consent and APP
probation in writing, Of all the heirs to said
estate residing in this State and setting forth
the situation of the real estate
Whercupon, the said Court appointed and as
signed the ST day of October, 1881, at the Pro
bate Court Rooms, in said district. to hear and
decide upon said application and petition, and
ordered public notices thereof be given to all
persons Interested therein by publishing said
hearing, three weeks successfully in the Bur
lington Free Press, a newspaper which ciTcu-
lates in tho ncighborhood of those persons in
terested in said estate. all which publications
shall be previous to the day assigned for hear
ing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court at the time and place as
signed, then and there in sa Court. to ma ke
your obj clion to the granting OF such License,
if you cause.
Given under my hand at the Probate Court
roorns. this 18th day of October. 1891
6,w3w JENNIE STACY, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29
AMONG TIE BLUE COATS.


John Delaney was arrested and taken
lefore tho City Court Thursday hut on re-
tusal TO divulge where lie obtained liquor
be was sent back to jail.
Charles v ilson was the name OF the man
found leaning against house W til "EIfrida'
On his belt He was taken before the City
Court where he pleaded guilty and was
fined So with costs making @l25l. lie
disclosed on liquor which he brought with
him. Wilson belongs in Shelburnc.
Daniel Prince, coiored, was arraigned
before Justice II. $. Peck for breach OF the
peace in pounding bis wife. lie was con
victed and fined a. and costs amounting to
$l5.01.
David Burlo, who was arrested FOR al
legged theft was taken before the City Court
Friday morning and bound up 10 appear
before the County Court in $500 boads.
lie was taken bac, to jail aid in the after
noon was admitted to bail before Judge H.
5. Taft, bonds being fixed at $500
John Delaney. who was arrested by Officer
Cayea recently, taken before the court and
| :eHt back Tor failure to disclose. was again
taken into court Friday. He disclosed
GA c'Ier and liquor which he mad at home
and "as fined tho usual amount.
Mr.. Bridget Haley was convicted Of a
second offence Of furnishing and the court
sentenced her TO pay fine Of $50 with costs
and to serve one month in the House Of Cor
rection.
Edward Racy of Kccseville, N. Y. was
brous in for intoxication. He pleaded
guilty and disclosed on liquor obtained in
New Hampshire. A fine OF - and costs
was imposed.
James lee, who has passed four score
years, was arrested Monday for breach of
he peace in making disturbance ut his
house at the corner Of College and Battery
streets. He was assessed 81 and costs,
amounting to $12.5l.
The case of State against August Leobold
| for poisoning n hen belonging TO one Benot
was taken up. He was fined $40 and costs.
making SIS. II for exposing poisonous food.
Henry Ballard appeared for the respondent
and j. W. Russell for the State.
James Bingham, sr., was arrested by
| Sheriff Thomas Reeves Tuesday. He was
taken before tho court where he pleaded not
| guilty. The case was continued till next
! Saturday and he admitted to bail in
| the sum OF 5000. He is charged according
| 20 the warrant, with pursuing aud taking a
deer in 'Sheburne some two weeks since.
This State protects deer by a law, makin 2
the convicted party or person Liable TO u fine
Oh 3iuV lor eacn oHehcS. II USED To ne only
$50 but a recent Legislature doubled the
penalty. II the State proves its case, Mr..
| Bingham, who is an old hunter, will proba-
bly, fad that it was dear deer.
| Orton Fl. and Wallace Barbar were ar
rested by Officer l.amora and fined s. each
with costs for assnultng boy IL years
old.
The Joke seems to be on Officer Mckenzie
| this time. He went to Battery street to ar
rest Eugene Carpenter who has been il
States prison few times. He found hi.
man and rerd the warran; to him, wher
Carpenter said that he would get his hat
and the officer has not seen HIM since. II
Is supposed that Carpenter is still looking
after the hat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29
A FRENCH INDIAN CHIEF.

stephen Liberty goet West Loves and
WEEDS Squaw and Later is Chosen
Leader.
About twentY-oight years ago Stephen
Liberty left his home in Canada and went
West. He stopped few months in Mon
tana but the country didn't just suit him,
and he moved on further west into Wash
ington territory, where he. settled The In
dans were plenty and Liberty soon became
acquainted with large number of the
tribe and lie made visits to the wigwam
1T was during some of these visits that he
became acquainted with the chiefs daugh-
ter. His calls we're quite frequent then
aud in spite Of the willy chiefs molestations
his daughter loved the frenchman. They
were married in short while and Liberty
went to live with the Indians.
lie put on the regular Indian
regaiia, took a tomahawS and started on the
warpath With the tribe, acting at the dis,
crotion of his father law Liberty was
il many battles and be proved himself
fighter, The chief died in few years and
Liberty was selected by the tribe as their
chief, an office he has ever since held Since
he became chief he has had a good many
hair breadth escapes and in the skirmishes in
which he has engaged he has lost past of al
ear, had his nose and face severely cut and
many scars made on his body. The fighting
has been mostly with other tribes. He was
one of the chiefs called to Washington to
settle the Indian land claim and he has been
as interpreter on several different occasions.
He has two brothers in this city and a
brother-in law, Joseph I.amora, a barber on
Main street, who has just received an ele
CANT pipe from him. During his last trip to
Washing ton he left his troop Of Indians, ~
in number, in New York and came here to
visit his relatives and mother, who was at
the time in this city. While here he IN
duced a younger brother to go home to
Washington with him, promising him good
job. They started for New York and on
arriving at the hotel there, Liberty went to
his room and took off the citizens clothes,
which he wore here and put on his In
dian outfit. He found his Indians
very glad to see him. His brother
was introduced to the red men. They shout
body, which nearly frightened him to
death. This was enough Indian life for
him, and as soon as the last red man let go
Of him he made for the depot and took the
next train home. Liberty says that he en-
Joys the wild Indians life. He has aeon
mulated q good snug fortune and one Of his
older brothers, whom he has coaxed out
there, is superintendent OF his large ranch.
| Time after time he has offered to pay his
brothers expenses il they would go out there
| hut as yet he has induced only one to go.
Liberty and his Indian wife have several
children, the oldest, boy, being 10 years OF
| age.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29

Albert Z. Jones.

ters, 10 cents pound; mutton chops, Is cents
Spring lamb hind qtrs 2 cents tore qtrs. l24 cents
lamb chops, - cents. Beef, best cuts, West
ern. for porter house quoted at ~
cents pound; sron At - cents round at u to II cent.
pound; roast, u to ~ pound. ribs, corned
beer. to cents pound. Vermont beef IS
quoted al 6 to 20 cents pound. Hams, cured,
are II cents pound: breakfast bacon is -
cents; California hams to l33 cents pound; smoke
sh9uider3 ~ cents Tripei ~ to l3,s cents PICK,
cents per pound. Corn beet is 12la cents. Pork
roast is ~ to ID cents pound. steak Is cents salt
pork Is ~ cents pound; lard II cents;
roast veal is 10 to - cents; steak 1920 cents;
blood sausage II cents roUu Boston SAUSAGE - cts.
German bologna sausage, nv to Is cents; Albany
sausage, 10 cents headcneese, Il cents. Geese
l6 Is cents pound; turkeys. ~ TO ~
cents. Fowls IS to " cts. Spring chickens % to 2!
cents per pound,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29

We, the subscribers, having been appointed
by the Honorable the Probate Court tor the
District OF Chttenden, Commissioners to re-
mands OF all persons against the es-
tate of Horace Casweli, late Of Milton,
in said district deceased, and also
offset thereto; and six months from
tho day OF the date hereof, being allowei by
SAD Court for that purpose. We do therefore
hereby give notice thai We will attend TO lne
business of our appointment, at the late
residence of Horace Ca well, N lid district,
on the second Tuesdays If uecember an
March next. a. ID o'clock a. M, on eacn OF SAID
days.
Dated thi. 9Th day Of October, 1921.
g. II Sap = RSoN' Commissioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-10-29

The teachers and pupils of the Bishop
Hopkins hail were invited to luncheon by
DR.. and Mrs, Webb last Saturday. DR..
Webb came up with the Elfrida, but owing
to the nigh wind it was decided that it
would be pleasanter to go down by rail. An
engine was soon attached to Dr. Webb's
private cars which were standing on the
side track hero, and the party was carried
to shelburne. After luncheon and a drive
around the farms the party returned by the
came special train at 4:80 o'clock Soon
after the teams from the farms had arrived
at Shelburne depot, one span of high spirited
horses started on keen run, but went
only a short distance. No one was In the
vehicle and no damage was done.