Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-02-04

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ment of the Platteville Lecture Course.
They are highly recommended by the
Press and Clergy.
a light precipitation fell in this yicin-
lily Sunday evening, that efectually
done away with what sleighing there
was left. The weather of the past week
has been mild and at times its similarity
to spring weather made it delightful.
Mr.. Wm. Altizer. whose smiling face
has so long graced the general delivery
window at the Post Office. has severed
his connections with Uncle Sans es-
Enlistment and will henceforth scour
the streets and way-fares. in search of
locals for the Teller.
Chas. rockingham surprised those
who had business at the depot, by COM
ing in ahead of the Galena coaches,
Saturday noon. Engineer Slyfeld' 5
engine being in need of repairs, it was
necessary for him to run down to Madi-
son. so he changed runs at Montfort
with engineer rockingham.
Mr.. Isaac Greenwood. an old citizen
of Glendale. died suddenly of heart
disease Wednesday, Mr.. Greenwood
was an old soldier and served in Wis
consin Regiment. In his death Ellen
dale lost one of her most respected citi-
zens and his family vino survive him
have the sympathy of their many
friends
Two fire alarms brought the laddies
out on run Wednesday evening. They
were not serious however, one being the
burning out of a chimney at Chas. Har-
vey's residence and the other a chimney
at T. NJ. Barber's residence. Both
chimneys burned savagely and might
have been serious had not immediate at
tention been given.
Town Treasurer, j. w. Switzer, of Fem
nimore settled up with County Treasurer
j. A. Neavill. last week, paying into
the Treasurer S6,949 the total amount
of real estate, personal property, state
and school tax of the township, return
ing none of the tax unpaid. This is the
first clean book that has been brought
in from any township thus far.
VIM. j. Dyer of this city and Ed
Carter of Animation, left Friday for Lex
ington, KY, to attend Woodward and
SHAMELESS sale of high bred trotters
which will be held February Sth in that
city. Messrs Dyer aud Carter contem-
plate purchasing one or more of these
horses if possible, and will probably
select one from those offered for sale by
c. w. Williams of Independence, La.
The Grand Central, the home of the
Keeleyites, has justly received the APP
pellation of Entertainer Headquarters
of the city. Saturday eve a very
pleasant entertainment, concert and
musical combined, was given by the
inmates. Those who contemplate COM
ing to Lancaster for treatment, can rest
assured that there will be enough of fun
and entertainment, to make three weeks
seem no longer than one.
The Band boys have perfected ar
rangements for grand Masquerade
Ball, Friday night the 22d, Washington's
Birthday. The amusement loving peo-
pie will cordially welcome a diversion
of this kind as it has been some time
since anything but plain dance has
been offered. Full posters and par
ticulars will be given next week, when
it is hoped all will join to make this the
most notable event of the season.
James McGonigal and VIM. Duncan
bad an exciting runaway last Thursday
morning, with a team that Mr.. Duncon
keeps at the Fair Grounds. The horses
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driving by Ed Lowry's and ran down
near Spaidhs where they colided with q
team and wagon that was passing,
they then headed towards the city Hall
and were brought to stand still as
they came opposite that building. Both
gentlemen were considerably shaken
up by their rough ride. but were not
injured otherwise,
An informal meeting for'the purpose
of organizing a stock company to manu-
facture the Hurley & Westing. Guilt
vator in this city, was held Monday
evening, at Richard Meyer & Co.'S.
Bank. A number of citizens, who are
interested in same and DESTROYS of keep
ing the enterprise in the city, were
present, and it was decided to hold
another meeting this Thursday evening
to give those interested an opportunity
to be present, who were not present at