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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11
LEFT BETWEEN TWO DAYS.
AFTER THIS MANNER DOES A
CONTRACTOR DEPART.
Mark Tuck Draws $4,000 on a City
Contract and Disappears, Leav-
ing Various Creditors and
Laborers in the
LurCh.
Took French Leave.

Great Falls, Mont, Special, May A.
Several merchants of this city and many
laboring men would like to know the
whereabouts of Mark Tuck, sewer con-
tractor, who has been missing the past
few days. Last Saturday the city coun-
Gil allowed him an estimate on a con-
tract after he had made the necessary
affidavit that all the bills pertaining to
the work up to date had been settled.
He received warrant for $1,000, which
he applied on note he owed one of the
banks, and must have left town soon
after. To-day it was discovered that he
left something like $1,000 of worthless
checks scattered among stores and some
of his laborers. The affair has created
sensation. as it follows closely on the
heels of the sewer scandal in which
Tusk was checkmated while attempting
to dcfraud the city with poor work. His
boudsmen claim they cannot be held liza
BILE, as the original contract was changed
without their knowledge.
Election of A. o. U. w. Officers.
Duluth, Special, May 1.-THE work of
the grand lodge A. o. U. w. was largely
taken up to-day with the election of Off
WIS ouuSC L oIlcE VI NAAuhato
was elected grand master workman, re-
ceiving 1SG votes to 81 for Jacob
Newsall of Owatonna. w. B. McCor-
mack of Minneapolis was unanimously
chosen grand foreman. There were three
candidates for grand overseer H. P.
Cloyd and William Blinkhorn of st. Paul
and J. d. Gillespie of Morris. Cloyd was
elected, receiving $50 votes out Of 261.
Alfred Anderson of Red Wing was elect
ed grand guide and George Fisher of
Winona inside watch. Grand Receiver
j. J. McCardy of st. Paul and Grand
Recorder Olaf Olson of Wilmar were
unanimously reelected. The constitution
was revised, reducing the limit of age
to those eligible to membership from fifty
to fortyfve years, increasing the number
of members necessary to cntitle a lodge
to an extra representative from fifty to
100, and making st. Paul the grand
lodges permanent headquarters, where
all annual sessions will be held here
after. The report of officers showed that
fifteen new lodges We're organized in the
year just closed with PIT charter men,
bers. The membership up to March 81
was IL, 4O7 and there were then 165
lodges in good standing in the state and
nine degree of honor lodges. A grand
lodge of the higher degree will soon be
organized. The newly elected officers
were installed this afternoon, and the
convention will complete its work by
noon tomorrow.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

1t is because persons who once try DR.
Bulls Cough Syrup always buy it again that
its sales have become so enormous. The
success Of this great remedy In curing cold
cough. Group and sore throat is simply
marvellous.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

Catarrh. Throat, Lung. Nervous and Blood
Diseases cured at patients home: Pam:
phlet free. Address st. Paul Medical and
Surgical Institute, Merrill Building, st. Paul
MINI.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

euro Constipation and Dyspepsia.
DR.. Shops Restorative Nerve Pills sent free
with Medical Book to prove merit for &c stamp
DruggistS2hc. DR.. SHOoP. Box w. Racine Wis
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11
4 Power House Burns,

I Louisville, KY May S.-The electric pow
err house here burned to-night; loss nearly
$200, 600. "A Will fell and an erroneous res
port got abroad that several men were
crushed beneath It No one WAS hurt,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

II the Bnby TX Cutting Teeth,
Be sure and use thai old and welltried remedy, MRS
WINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

The Netherlands are said to be worth 81,
$50, 100000 and Belgium $4,O3O, 100000
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

The number of buffalo running wild at the
beginning of the year 1891 is estimated at
1000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

The taxable property of Augusta. Ca. ha
increased over $1,OGU,OOO during the pas
year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

Many Of the leading government buildings
ut washington are in the Greek style.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

A watch carried by the Emperor Charles
v. IN 1880 weighed twenty seven pounds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

An English corset firm made S3S corset.
on orders for men last year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

Horses are said to be particularly rond OF
the skin Of the bauana,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

Look out for counterfeits! See that you
get the genuine Salvation Oil. Do not let
the dealer sell you some "iust as good but
insist upon getting the genuine with the
Bulls Head trade mark on the wrapper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

Southampton-Arrived: Traye. New York.
Genoa-Arrived: Vera. New York.
New fOrk-Arriyed: Harel, Bremen;
Spaarndam. Rotterdam.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

The population If London, it Is reported,
increases at the rate Of 200 persons per day.
Ask or Quaker Corn Cure. 1t cures.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

st. Paul-Prime steers, S4@4.40; good
steers, s3.75m4: prime COWS, s3.25@3 65;
good cows, s2.75M3 10; common to fair
cows, $1.25Gl2. so; light veal calves. SO
Q4.5O; heavy calves, s2@3; stockers, $2:25
GAPS; feeders. s2.75M3.75: bulls. $1.4o0
2.75. Hogs. Sc. 95@7 for medium good. mr..
$50; medium. S475M5.25; others. $4G4 SO;
Texans, $3Q4.2O; native cows and heifers;
$sq3.50. Hogs; SLOT g; prime heavy a ana
$7.1OG7 20.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

There is wind aud storm insurance CON-
pany doing business in Pennsylvania coun-
ties,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

There are eighty clubs in New York city
with 1000 members
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-11

QUAKER Corn CURE IS THE BEST % CENTS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23
Ninety Years Ago .

The next session of tie Sovereign
Grand Lodge of odd Fellows will be
held in Milwaukee next September
There are about 100000 odd Fellows
in the world and owing 10 the fact that
the Columbian Exposition will be so
near Milwaukee it is presumed that
there will be an attendance upon the
Sovereign Grand Lodge Of 10000.
There will also be large number of
ladies in attendance upon some of the
sessions as there are about one hun
bred thousand numbers of the Order of
Daughters of Rebekah, many OF whom
will undoubtedly accompany their
husbands There are 1861 Odd Eel
lows and nearly 5000 Rebekahs in
Wisconsin. The l. o. O f. has been
unusually prosperous the past year,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

ciate the value of thoroughly comPe-
tent man for the place, and the lesson
learned would keep the county from
ever running chances or committing q
blunder again. OF the two candidates
now before the people of this county
there IS one who is we'll known to be
amply qualified IN every particular for
the position As a successful attorney
years before he entered upon the Office,
his fitness was undoubted, but, the adj
mitted excellence and careful impair
tiality with which he has discharged his
duties IN the Office has made assurance
doubly sure. No man who knows, no
matter what his political creed, but will
frankly admit Judge Carriers ability
and fairness in the dircharge of his
duties. The record of the court is a
most emphatic endorsement OF his work.
In the coming election the people do
not need to be in doubt as to the ittest
man 10 occupy the Judicial position.
Trading for the mere pastime o. trade
without profit is not business, and can
never be reckoned so by thoughtful
men. Be thoughtful.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23
Ninety Years Ago.

HORACE CURTIS OF HAZEL GREEN.
was born at Pennington, Conn,
April 1lth, 1908, and with my father s
family emigrated to Burlington, Vt,
when quite young. In 1920 we moved
to Missouri. leaving Burlington in the
month of July, and reaching our desti-
nation three months later. the entire
distance was made by land with two
span OF horses. In the spring of 1927
took a Steamer for Fever river lead
mines. on the way we had to get out
and walk around the rapids to tighten
the boat, and the passengers had TO
cut wood to keep up steam; after ten
days travel in this way landed at Ga
lena, H., May 18th, 1927. On my arri-
val there | found Messrs Harris, Hunt,
Meeker. Shull. Van Meter and others,
and not one in the crowd could tell
whether we were in the State of III, or
Wisconsin. but when the stale line was
surveyed / found myself in southern
Wisconsin where have rdmained ever
since except at short intervals. In 1881
| plowed the first furrow III Hazel
Green township, hsd growing crop
Of oats, wheat and corn at the outbreak
of the Black Hawk war in 1882, a press
gang from Galena took my horses,
put the collar on my OK 10 pillow my
corn. raised SEQ bushels and sold it
that season for one dollar per bushel
In 1854 | sold my claim TO my father,
Lewis Curtis who lived on the place
unul lis death IN 1873 After | sold
MY claim in 1881, went to Elk Grove
Lafayette County and preempted q
quarter section Of land and followed
farming until in 1850 sold ont and
removed to Hazel Green, Grant Co,
where have since resided. OF the
many old settlers who came here when
| did, but few remain. In politics
have always been wbig and repubh-
can. east my first vote for President
Of the Il. S. III 1924, and Lave voted at
every presidential election since, except
the last, which, was prevented from
doing by illness,
HnpAHt (f+p.rtS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23
Mt. Hone.

Nix. EpIroR My ink :, at last
thawed again, so | viii write a few
items.
Mr.. Geo. Baker returned last week
from visit with his uncle MIR. Bid
we'll of Yucatan, MINI
Mr.. Miller has been engaged as
butter and cheese maker in the cream
cry. He will attend meeting of n
diary association at Madison this week.
The creamery will be started soon.
School closed last Friday for q three
weeks vacation.
The revival services closed last Sun
day. The evangelist Rev. Shepherd,
and his wife will return to their home
in La Crosse this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schneyer and Mr.. f.
Zimmerman attended wedding OF
friend in Monona, lows. last week.
They report an enjoyable time.
There is a special school-meetine
called for March p, for the purpose Of
selling the old rock sehool-house which
was wrecked by lightning several years
ago.
We still have some snow Though
MIR Winter has moved to Missouri.
Bel
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23
OBITUARY.
PHILANpRR srEPHFNs


For a number of months before his
death, Phllander Stephens had been
gradually failing in strength. He went
twice to Chicago for treatment, but
received no benefit. His familiar face
was seen less and less frequently on the
streets until in the early winter it disap-
peared altogether. He was shut in at
home. Then he was obliged to take to
his bed. For week before his death
he was convinced that he must very
soon go, and, was anxious to make
what preparation he could for that
event about which gathers so much of
mystery; (aud who does net desire to
make preparation when he knows that
he stands in the immediate presence of
death. unless indeed he be fixed in OBJ
duracY. Sometimes the victor gives
ample warning; sometimes he strikes
suddenly, as with lightning. WatchD
He passed quietly away on Sunday
evening, March y, 1898, about
o'clock. The funeral services took
place at his home on the following
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. C. c. Swartz,
recently pastor of the Nj. f church of
this city, came from Darlington to
preach the sermon. Tie deceased had
been member of the Masonic order
for thirty years or more, and Mr.. Swartz
was also a member of the same order.
Although the day was cold and raw,
large number of people assembled to
attest their respect and condole with
the family.
Philander Stephens was born at Mic.
holson, Wyoming Co., Penn, August
10, 1926. He came to Grant County in
184S. and settled upon land which he
took up as government land in the town
of Beetown. He was married MAY 2,
1854, to Mrs. Mary EIledge-Meyer.
Five children were born to them, three
of whom are now living, Otto Stephens
of Beetown, Mrs. Johanna Basford.
wife of Chas. H. Basford, an enterpris-
ing merchant of this city, and Mrs.
Lucy Wright, wife of Joseph Wright,
who lives in the city and looks after his
stock farm in the country.
Mr.. Stephens removed from his farm
in Beetown ten years ago to another
farm which he owned northwest of Ian
caster. He was the owner of both
farms at the time Of his death. His
long residence in Grant County had
given him wide acquaintance and he
was every where highly respected for
his industry and business integrity.
A years matches are worth $1,000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23
lFrom our Regular Correspondent
Washington, Mar. Il. 1898.

Washington, Mar Il, lSg5.
The political event OF the week is the
defiance OF MIR, Cleveland by the anti
Cleveland democratic Senators, exhibit
ed in the reorganization Of the Senate
committees. There can be no doubt
that the Senators acted with the delib-
crate intention Of putting themselves in
position to set even with Mr.. C,ete-
land if be refuses 10 give :nem what
they consider their share of the patron
age. While it is the makeup of the
committee on Finance that is most
talked about, because il will have
charge of the tariff and all financial
bills. there is not 3 single important
committee that is not dominated By
Senators known to hold views direct
" opposed to those of Mr.. Cleveland
on a number of subjects; and among
democrats the threat has been frequent
ly made that Mr.. Cleveland would be
thwarted in every attempt he makes 70
secure legislation unless he recognizes
the influence Of the Senators to s
much greater extent than he has vet
shown any disposition to do
Il would I've fell, 10 say that Mr..
Cleveland enjoyed being dosed with his
own medicine be doesn't But being
a fighter Of the most obstinate sort it is
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23
Home Helps.
CREAM CANDY.

Home made candy is pure and may
be delicious By using the following
recipe: In bright basin or granite pan
boil one cup granulated isugar with
three tablespoons sweet cream OF milk;
boil until it hardens in cold water. Take
oil. add flavor of Vanilla and beat with
a spoon until it is stiff enough to mould.
After Touring the fingers with corn
starch mould the candy into balls, which
may be laid on plate and after cooling
be dipped in chocolate for creams or be
rolled in cinnamon for potatoes, or
put between the halves of dates. or be
ornamented by pressing in the half of
English walnuts. Other fruits may be
used in combinations.
CHOCOLATE FOR CHOCOLATE CREAMS.
Dissolve Id. Bakers chocolate with
teacup milk and butter size of an egg
and two cups sugar. Boil 10 minutes
and then stir till partly cool. Dip the
cream balls into it and layon buttered
pan or paper till cold. These have
nice brown color and tine favor without
the bitter taste so common in chocolate
creams made st home. Use the same
for chocolate cake. H. H. H.
FOR A BURN.
Cover burn thickly with vasaline,
dust ii over thickly with cornstarch. It
quickly relieves the pain and restores
the skin. For a deep burn. check the
burn and comfort the sufferer first by
applications of cold water. then cover
tbickly with honey and then cover
thicklv with cornstareh or Hour.
EXPERIENCE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

A SPECIAL election will be held April
4th in the Milwaukee Congressional
District, TO elect a successor to Senator
John l.. Mitchell. The democrats want
10 elect Mayor Somers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

THEoBoLD OTJEN was nominated for
congress by the Milwaukee republicans
st Saturday. Mayor Somers will he
on the democratic side. The election
will take place April 4th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

A BILL to repeal all laws relating to
the sale OF liquors, was killed IN the
legislature last week
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

THE total amount Of free gold in the
u. S. Treasury is S5,00O.OO0 above the
500. 900, OO0 held as the gold reserve.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

THE lower house Of the Michigan
Legislature has agreed to joint resolu-
ton submitting to the people consti-
tutional amendment granting municipal
atrage to women. The world moves
in Michigan
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

THE democrats are just as inconsis
tent as ever. They had lady chap
lain pray for them in the assembly at
several Of their sessions. How would
a petition for women suffrage fare 10
you suppose?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

TIE people OF Chicago seem to be mp
10 arms against Carter Harrison for
Mayor. He is the democratic nominee,
Tut the republicans and an army Of
citizens, irrespective Of party, have
nominated Samuel Allerton, one OF the
leading business men. 1t looks shaky
for Carter Harrison,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

TINS year began on Sunday aud will
end on Sunday, making fifty three Sun
days in the year. This is hard on
preachers and kerosene, but Just think
what a god-send j! is to the beyond
and young ladies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23
Hoods
SarsaparilIa
Cures

herself = well wsmsn. This is certainly
good record for Hoods Sarssparilla, as she
had not been well for year NV sons wife has
been taking Hoods SsTssparills for swelling in
her neck or
Coitre
She noticed that the swelling began 70 go
down when using the first bottle. She is now
taking the third, and the swelling is nearly
all gone. We have been watching the effect OF
Hoods Sarsaparills in this case and are glad
70 make so favorable report" NJ. ). NOSES
Fort Atkinson. Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

THE L. S. Senate does not propose to
seat any man as senator who was not
elected by the legislature Of the state he
represents. This shuts ont Washing
ton and a Wyoming member. Since
the governors appointment will not
stand, special sessions Of the legislatures
will need to be called for those states.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

Binghamtou Leade-. You realize
that silence is golden whan YOU come e
settle for q case Of Mamm
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

JrSr now there are several Of the
leading Democratic and Republican
Journals supporting mon for municipal
and county Judges without regard 70
party lines. They base their non-par
iisan support wholly upon the ability Of
the respective candidates with one voice
they proclaim that SO important posi-
ton as a iudgeship Of any kind should
be placed in the charge of a man who
understands law and is by reason of his
ability entitled to the respect and conf
dence of those who appear before him 10
resent legal business. That legal
knowledge and ability are necessary in
Judge no thoughtful person will deny.
There are too many valuable interests
involved to make it wise % trust them
TO novice Anybody who has had
business before court knows this.
Incompetency in court can easily cost
thousands of dollars In no court is
this more true than in a county court Of
2 county Of the size aud wealth of
Grant. Matters in this court have been
so gell conducted for years tat the
oeopfe have almost neg acted to think
OF its importance II We had had but
one term Of anything else than the very
best management, we could then appre.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

PRoF. S. Y. Gillian, who was 50
summarily bounced by the Board Of
Regents Of Normal Schools about
year ago from his position OF Institute
conductor, is now employed in the
German. English Normal School in
Milwaukee at $4,000 year. This is
$1,000 more than he received in the
Normal School.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

Hoods Pills act easily, yet promptly and
on the liver and bowels. Try box.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

A yeal : matches are worth $1,000
100000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

Entered al the Post once in Lancaster, WIS.
40 second class matter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

A Bill is before tho legislature look
ing to the repeal Of tue LEGAL option
statute. Il also provides that 500
shall be the liquor license in towns Of
500 or less, and in All towns over 500 1t
shall be but 5000 Nothing autocratic
about this legislature It doesn't seem
to have a very bad attack Of personal or
municipal liberty either
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

TuosE railroad men who voted the
democratic ticket last fall under the im-
preston that democratic legislature
would pass clean-cut co employe bill
will have lonesome time trying to tiud
what they wanted in the session laws.
But what else was to he expected with
six able democratic attorneys laboring
dav and night before the Legislature in
the interest Of the railroads They had
10 win of course.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23
Washington Letter.

HORACE Curtis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-03-23

The undemocratie Dodge legacy law
passed by the last democratic legisla-
lare. has been repealed 81 the present
legi, AZURE 4 man may now VIII his
property 10 whom or what he plerases,
and his Will does not have % be made
six mouthes before be dies in order to
make il valid in certain case. This is n
repeal egisIatore The one before 'his
was poeler and gave this one lots Of
work.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1893-06-16
ShariH,s SaIe.

BY virtue of writ of Fr. FA. issued out
of the Court of Common Pleas of Sullivan
County and TO me directed and delivered,
there will be exposed to public sale at the
Hotel Carroll in Dushore, Pa, on
SATURDAY, July 6th, 1893
at 2 o'clock p. m., the following described
property, viz
All that lot, piece or parcel of land
lying and being in Cherry township, Sulli-
van County, Penna., bounded as follows
Beginning at corner in the Laporte
road, being a corner between Mathew
Foren, Thomas Berry and Ed. Donegan,
thence south 81 degrees east, along said
Berry, 143 perches to stump corner in line
of John McGee thence north 33 degrees
east, 81 perches to post and stone corner;
thence north 81 degrees west, 145 perches
to corner thence south 33 degrees west,
67 perches to the place of beginning con-
tanning 60 acres, And having thereon
erected two storied frame house, frame
barn and other outbuildings; good
orchard stone quarry and spring of
water thereon about 10 acres improved.
Seized, taken into execution and to be
sold as the property of Edward Donegan
at the suis of ID. f. Carroll
THOMAS MAHAFFEY, Sheriff.
Sheritf's office, Laporte, Pa, June 10, '93