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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-05-13

BICYCLE FOR sALE-1s inch cushion
- tire Model c Victor. in first class running
order will be sold cheap for cash, Cali AT
EYE & EAR INFIRMARY I31
VANTED--In the early fall, by family of
w two adults. A rent of four or five rooms
for light housekeeping. Must be on the west
SIDE, well located and in good order Address
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-05-13
Miscellaneous.

1t was voted that all petitions for new
street lights be referred to the next city
government
Is was voted to pay the bill of G. f.
Harmon as recommended by the street
committee.
The petitions for continuation of
Pearl street in an easterly direction to be
known as Park street. and for the ac-
ceptance of Centennial and Grand streets
were referred.
1t was voted to place hydrant, on
Congress street as requested by f. A.
johnson.
Messrs. Nevens, Jacobs and Leighton
were appointed committee to settle the
bill of Albert Dingley for supplies
furnished people in quarantine during
the recent small pox troubles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25
THE MILL FIRE.

Fire has lately been playing havoc
with Montfort, Milwaukee and numer-
Gus other places, and last Saturday
morning Lancaster suffered the loss, by
fire, of her Touring mill The fire was
discovered by Mrs. Harris, an aged
lady, about o'clock a. m, who i'm
mediately communicated the fact to
those who were in the house with her
and the alarm was given. By the time
the fire companies arrived at the mill it
was enveloped in flames, and perceiving
that it was useless to try to quench
them, they fought the fire in the vicin-
ity of the engine room, which had not
yet caught owing to the fact that there
was little in to ignite. and succeeded in
saving it. The combined efforts OF
the fremen and citizens was not suf-
fcient to check the flames in the mill
proper and it was soon a mass Of debris
and smoldering wood. In the mill was
considerable flour and wheat which, of
course, was burned The saving of the
engine room, boiler and engine, by the
tiremen, is commemorate as the heat
was intense and the flames spread very
Iast The new fire engine lid most
excellent work and by far eclipses any
yet owned or exhibited in the city.
The origin Of the fire is complete
mystery. Theories Of course are many
and range from spontaneous combus-
ton to incenjiaryism Spontaneous
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

combustion can result only under the
most favorable circumstances and in
this instance, where everything was
constantly kept clean. we cannot think
1t plausible. OF the other supposed
causes, all of which are coniec-
lures. we cannot say which is right.
The loss of the mill is keenly felt by
this community. The Lancaster flour
was rapidly growing in favor and had
come to be a household necessity in
many homes. Beside this il furnished
the farmer, who came here to trade, a
place of exchange for his wheat. which
was appreciated and practiced by
many.
The loss 10 the company is about
$1,000 with no insurance.
The mill will be rebuilt as soon as
possible, this being decided by meet
ing Of the stock holders held Tuesday
night The new mill will be the same
size and capacity 600 barrels per day.
as the one burned. 1t will be equipped
with modern milling machinery and in
every respect be first class Touring
mill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

her 2dmiring listeners. She PLAYED
we'll on the piano in duet with her
father and agan with her father on the
violin. In response to encore she
played alone, and her father sung. Our
own musical artists contributed enough
for good entertainment. Misses
Oswald and Trow5ridge each sang a
solo with Miss Morse at the piano. Miss
Morse also accompanied her brother in
duet. Johnny Orion sang with Allie
Woolstenholm, pianist. Charley Wright
and Earl lveY gave piano duet, and
Misses Grace Howe and Nellie Altizer
gave recitations.
The Kiekapoo Sagwa Co, pulled
stakes and 5. sail for Prairie du Chen
Monday morning. 1t was currently
reported that certain Lancaster damsels
who had become enamored with the
free and easy life led by the company
were 10 Set sail with them They
didn't go Monday morning, however,
probably being afraid that cyclone,
different in SIZE and shape than the
one prognosticated by the Prophet
Hicks, might overtake them. The
Sagwa people did well here. They
made money and friends, and a few
people possess souvenirs of their visit
in the shape of butter dishes, banquet
lamps, bed room suits, etc. etc. Mrs.
Lizzie Walker was the fortunate one at
the entertainment Saturday night. Her
prize was the bedroom set.
Miss Mabel Mccoy, who was gradu-
ated from the High School in this city
last spring, and has since been attend
ing the University at Madison, demon.
strated her ability as declaimer a. the
Freshmen's contest held in the Univer.
sity building last Friday night. She
was awarded second place, L. w. Ward
who spoke ''The Last Days of Pompeii'
receiving first place. Miss Mabel re.
cited Paradise and the PERI and H
j. Noyes, who gave The Royal Bow.
man" was given third place. To be
successful in contest of this kind al
the State University, one must needs be
well up. Only genuine merit is award
ed and to win, contestant has &c
clearly excel all others Miss Mccoy i
large circle of friends will be pleased tc
hear of her success. She hss long been
distinguished here fot her ability as an
essayist and declaimer, aud this fact
makes it seem very natural that she
should be numbered among the
winners.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25
Bloomington.

Mrs. A. e.. Zimmerman of Madison.
Is spending TINS week with her parents
Alr. and Mrs. ID. f. Brown.
The first picnic ofthe season occurred
last Tuesday. Miss Lydia Perrin.
teacher of our primary school accom-
panied the children of her department
to the fair grounds. where they spent
the afternoon in such manner as only
host of happy children can.
A large delegation from our Ep-
worth League attended the anniversary
reception rendered by the Patch Grove
league last Wednesday night. Delegates
were also present from the Beetown
Providence and White schoolhouse
leagues. A pleasant time is reported.
Mr.. A G. Morse and wife of Ian
caster, were in town this week. MIR.
Morse was attending TO business and
Mrs. NJ. visiting relatives.
DIR 6. 9. NARROW visited friends in
Hurricane last week
Mrs. Ida Warwick has returned to
her home after two wears absence in
Nebraska and California. Her many
friends welcome her back.
The telegraph line between this place
and Glen Haven which has been out of
repair for several months, has been
repaired and is now in first class
working order. to the great conven-
fence and satisfaction of our citizens.
VIM. Lyman, for many years re-
spected citizen of our community, but
now OF Iowa, is visiting his daughter
Mrs. N. Austin.
Miss Josie Bosch of Prairie du Chen,
is spending few weeks with her sister
Mrs. II. G. Enke,
Our school closes next week, after q
very successful year. A class of ten
young ladies and gentlemen finish the
course. This year makes three years
that Prof. S. Pearson has been with US,
and we hope he will remain as many
more. He has given the best of salts
faction both as teacher and gentle
man.
Mrs. Jesse Brooks went to Monons
Iowa, this week TO spend some time
with her daughter, Mrs. DIR. Brown.
Mr.. George Shellcross of Manchester
England, spent last Saturday with
friends in this village. He will visit the
Worlds Fair before he returns to
England
Instead of the regular preaching
service, Rev. Jackman and wife had
Sunday evening at home last week
The house was we'll fill. After singing
the pastor delivered short address on
The Jews" A question box was then
passed and questions of religious
nature were pro1ounded by those pres
ent and We're answered by Rev. Jack
man. A pleasant and profitable evening
was spent in this way.
DIR, Orr and wife of Mt. Hope, passed
through here on Sunday, entouto for
Chicago, where they will spend a cou-
pie of weeks viewing the wonders of
that city.
| We missed Vern Holford from behind
the counter in his fathers store and on
inquiry found that he had gone to
Cassville to take charge of the "lndex"
office, while Mr.. Foley goes to the
! Fair.
Miss Bertha Morse of Lancaster. is
expected to come here weekly to take
charge of a class of music. Those who
have secured her services as teacher are
TO be congratulated. MARY ANN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Ilown and County NewS.
See notice TO call and pay up.

See notice to call and pay up.
The High School is to take part in
the program of Memorial Day.
DR.. Sala of Bloomington, made Lam
caster business call last week.
Editor Rothe of the Times, Fenni-
more, was in the Hub Monday, on
business.
Montello. Wis, last week suffered a
fire that wiped out the business portion
of the town.
Messrs Schreiner and Book left We'd
nesdaY morning for Waukesha, to visit
the Kelley Institute at that place.
Make it point to attend Memorial
exercises May 80, in Lancaster. An
excellent program will be carried out
Don't forget Memorial Day service
in the NJ. E. church, Sunday, May %
at 1880 A. Nj. There is room for every
body.
Special telegrams, May 10, from N.
Dakota, Grand Forks and jamestown
report much damage done by severe
windstorm.
The Ladies are respectfully invited
to call and examine the elegant line of
new Hats and Bonnets just received at
Bennett & Coyle's.
A doctor in Kansas has produced a
plant which ne calls ''potomato. 1t is
a cross between potato and tomato
and will yield both fruits.
Mrs. Philip Knapp, Mrs. j. johnson
and two children, of Uuion City, Oregon,
are visiting relatives and friends of this
vicinity. They will remain during the
summer.
The ladies of Emmanuel church will
have their home cooking on sale at the
Write House sample room on Saturday
as usual. The sale does not begin
until 3 o'clock
Those having flowers, wild or cultiv-
ated, will please deliver them Monday
afternoon or early Tuesday morning at
the city hall. Ladies viii be in waiting
to take care Of them.
TIE committee on decoration is re-
quested to meet at the court house at
$50, Thursday evening, May 25th, to
arrange the work who. is before them.
Let it be understood mat all committee
meetings are to be held at the court
house
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25
THE MONTFORT FIRE

For the second time in side of eight
weeks, has our neighbor city suffered
serious losses by fire. The Monitor at
tributes the cause of the conflagration
to spontaneous combustion. The fol-
lowing is its account of the fire:
At half past eleven o'clock. on We'd
nesday night, fire broke out in the hard
ware store of Stevens Bros, and could
not be stayed until it had consumed ten
business houses and a dwelling. The
fire originated as near as can be ascer-
tanned near the south wall and about
middle of the building and by the time
it was discovered had gained such
Roadway that nothing could be done to
save the remainder of the block. =. I
Stevens bank. Fosblnder's shoe store,
o. Thomas market and grocery, Glib
son IL Belongs market and grocery
and the Monitor office, compile ed the
row. While this was in progress the
Obstructive flames leaped across the
road and, as if it had been that much
hay, completely wiped out j. A.
Thomas drug store, j. Eastman s
ndIutsS supp, q. Il. DOIdu Oullulug
containing his residence, DR.. Van
Dusen's Office, M. Towards barber
shop; Jas. Blunt, residence and millinery
store; John Stephens restaurant and
dwelling, Mrs. Grace Stevens residence
The losses aggregate between S75, 200
and $4,000. The insurance is light,
several parties carrying none whatever
The cause is now thought to have been
spo infamous combustion, as there
was quantity of old rags in that part
of the building.
Most of the parties expect to rebuild
at once and although it is the second
sad blow in eight weeks, there is de-
termination to erect better buildings
and also to provide some means of pro-
lection from another visitation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25
PREPARATION FOR MEMORIAL
DAY.


The meeting of the citizens of Lam
caster held in the court room last Friday
evening was called to order by Mr.. P. j.
Schloesser, commander of the Tom
Cox Post. After the election of secre.
tary committee on decoration was APP
pointed, the following persons being
named:
Mesdames Showalter. Ward, Decker
Jas. McGonigal, Starr, Dyer. Angus,
Schloesser. c. j. Hyde, Carter, Frank
Schreiner, David Schreiner, Buchner
Better, Hlrshberger, G. II. Baxter
Will McGonigal, Lowry, rockingham
Nye, AltiAer, John Wright, Taylor,
Cornwall, Brennan, Richard Meyer
Calvin, Kate Mccoy. Lane. Mise:
Ellen Woolstenholme, Nettie Meyer
Emma Schreiner, Edith Garside, LibbiC
Eplett.
Messrs. Buchner. Il. b. Showalter, V
Showalter Brennan. Jas. McGonigal
Eplett, Nye, Better, Lowry. Brown
Goodsel
The committee on grounds, seats
platform, etc, etc, consists of Messrs
Schloesser, Jacob Miller, Henry Muesse
Montgomery Miller. VIM. Dyer, jacob
Woolstenholme X. Huftil, c. j. Hyde
Daniel Doyle, Geo. Page, c. j. Wood
ward, Rube Ward.
Messrs. Geo. Carter, Thompson, anC
Alex lvey constitute the committee OF
vocal music; David Schreiner, Schloes
ser and Il. b. Showalter the committee
on speaker; John Lane, X. Meyer. Jr
and Tom OrtoD, the committee OF
finance, Geo Carter, Baxter, r. b. Sho
walter. Schloesser and Harper, the com
mittee on program. VIM. Dyer is tn,
committee on martial music.
Herman Buchner and Daniel Doyle
were selected to visit the cemeteries OF
the day before Memorial day and Il
designate. by flags. the graves of tn,
soldiers. The committee on program
was instructed to extend a special invi
tation to the sons and daughters Of
Veterans, and a general invitation to al
others, to take an active part in carry.
ing ont the exercises of the day.
An invitation to take special part in
the program was also extended to the
l.. l.. l..
Meeting adjourned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25
Strawberry Plants.

have for sale fine lot of Strawberry
Plants, grown on newly-cleared land.
My price is 81 per hundred Varieties,
Warfeld No. ?, Haverland, Jessie and
Michels Early The first two are pis-
tillates and the last two perfect bios
SONS. 100 may be assorted in lots of
25 each.
Gladioli.-I have fine collection of
bulbs that offer Is for SOC or 50 for
81. AT these Eprices l deliver both
plants and bulbs.
WILL l.. TAYLOR,
Mount Hope, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis.
eases relieved in six hours by the NEW
GREAT South AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" This new remedy is a great
surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness 10 relieving pain IN the
blad der, kidneys, back and every part
Of the urinary passages in male or
female. 1t relieves retention of water
and pain IN passing it almost immedi-
ately II you want quick relief and
cure this is your remedy. Sold by
Stone x Hassel Druggist. Lancaster,
Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25
CITY GUIDE.

LANCASTER LoDsE A. F. A. M.meet first and
taird Saturdayin each msnth at P. m. IN their
Hall in the Showalter building.
GRANT CHAPTER. ROYAL ARCH MAsoSs. Reg
ular conyOcation second and fourth Tuesday OF
each month at s. p. m. in their Han IN the
Shw0alter building.
STAR Of the West Encampment No. y meet
the IL and 30 Mondays in each month at ;5O
D. IA Odd Fellows Hall.
Mississippi VALLEY LoDGE o o. Meets
every Wednesday at 7:;0p. m. in Odd Fellows
Hall Maple street.
CampofI.o o. 0. F. meets lst and Sd Monday
in each month, at 1880 p. N. in Odd Fellows
Hall. Maple street.
Hoffnung Lodge, meets every Friday, at 80
D. N. in Odd Fellows Hall, Maple Street.
FIDELITY LODGE A. o. U. W. Meet first and
third Mondays OF each month in Knapp's
Block, at 1880 p. m.
SYLVAN CAMP, NJ. A Meets LIST and Sd
Fridays Of each month in Baxter's Block 81
$50, p. m.
TON Cox PosT, No. 1872, G. A. R. Meets every
second and fourth Saturday nights Of each month
in Baxter's Block.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25
Employment Wanted

BY an experienced lady nurse. Mis-.
6. A. hammond, residence opposite
the late residence OF Geo. Hannum.
9--l7
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

PROGRAM FOR DECORATION.
The Tom Cox Post will meet at their
hall over Philipson's clothing store at
nine o'clock sharp. All soldiers and
sailors from everywhere are most cordi-
ally invited to meet with them and
march to the court house square.
All Daughters and Sons Of Veterans
in the city and surrounding country are
requested to meet at the City Hall
promptly at the same hour and march
to the court house;square, where pro-
cession will foIm at 9:30to march to the
cemetery and decorate the graves with
the usual ceremony.
ORDER OF MARCH.
Martial Music.
Lancaster Drum Corps
Daughters and Sons of Veterans with
wreaths and flowers.
Lancaster Silver Band.
Soldiers and Sailors.
Citizens and Carriages.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM.
Prayer at tho speakers stand, 80 p.
m, Rev. II. ID. Smith.
Band and Vocal Music.
StrewIng flowers and other services
at the monument.
Rand and Vocal Music
Grafton Hon. f. /. Kidd, Of Prairie
du Chen.
Music by the Band.
Supplementary program by members
Of the T. l.. L. and l.. l.. A.
Decoration Day, Clarence
Edwards.
Music Quartette;
Sheridan's Ride, Geo. McGonigal
The Voices Of the Dead, Roy Clifton.
Mustered Out Nellie Altizer.
Horrors Of War. Ray Walker.
Music.
The Battle, Grace Howe.
The Law Of Love IN Government,
Allan kilbourn.
Music 81 the Band
Benediction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25
SPECIALS
Does This Mean You?

All persons who have accouts with
me dating back before January, 1898,
are requested to cal and settle at
once. John Jeide, merchant
taylor, Lancaster, Wis. 14w2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

am now delivering the finest quail
ty of spring pond ice, at lowest prices.
Orders left al Philipson's clothing store
or given to VIM Turner will receive
prompt attention. Chas. Llshness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25
Removal.

The subscriber has removed his bus
mess to Geo. Reynolds Furniture Store,
west of the Post Office, where he will
be pleased to see his friends and pat
rons 1874
+. MURPnEY, Jeweler
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25
Church Directory.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Corner Madison
and Cherry streets. P. Il. Mason, PASTOR Ser
vices at 1880 q. m. and 1880 p. m. Sabbath
school at l2ln. Prayer meeting Thursday at
1902. m. This church is maintained by the
rertedpew system, but the seats are free in the
evening and everybody is cordially welcomed at
eyery service.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

Special sale of Pattern Hats until
after Decoration Day at
Bennett q Coyle's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner Jefferson and
Walnut Steets. Rev. B. T. Bensted in charge.
sunday Seryices-Morning Prayer 80 A. M :;
and Evening Prayer at 7.30 P. NJ. except Sd sun
Prayer and address Wednesdays and Fridays at
S30 p. NJ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner Mon
roc and Cherry streets. Rev IL. D. Smith, pastor,
Services 10 80 a. m. and 80 p. m. Sunday. Sab
bath school at 915 a. m. Prayer meeting Thurs
day at 7.30 p, m. Epworth League at 80 Sunday
evening.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

BAPTIST CHURCH Madison Street. Sabbath
chool every Sunday at Has an. Prayer meet
NJ Wednesday evening at z 80 o'clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

GERMAN PRESBYTERIAN CHUBcH. Rev. J. A.
Ringold Pastor. Services eiery other Sunday.
Sabbath School every Sabbath at Il a. m. Social
Meeting Thursday evenings 1t 7.30 O'Clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

GERMAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH. Madison St.
Sunday School GAN. Services 1030A.M Sing
Nc school P. NJ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

CATHOLIC CHURCH. Corner Jefferson and Cher
ry streets. Rev. Niehaus, pastor. Services
every Sunday at 10:30 q. m. and every morning
during the week at a. m.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

LANCASTER LODGE A. F. A. M.meet first and
third Saturdayin eachmsnth at p. N. IN their
Hall in the ShowalJer building.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25
Memorial Day in Lancaster

Meeting adjourned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

STAR Of the West Encampment No. u meet
the IL and Sd Mondays in each month. at Z ;3U
D. "a odd Fellows Hall.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

Hoffnung Lodge, meets every Friday, at 80
D. m. in Odd Fellows Hall, Maple Street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

CampofI. o. o. F. meets lst and Sd Monday
in each month, at ?:30p. N. in Odd Fellows
Hall, Maple street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1893-05-25

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY LODGE l.. o o. T. Meets
every Wednesday at 7:;Op. m. in Odd Fellows
Hall Maple street.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-03-09
Marriages Of Consanguinitx.

DR.. Regnault, in a paper read before the
French Association for the Advancement
Of Science at Pau, observed that there are
two varieties Of consanguinity. In the
first, two near blood relations married.
This has been prohibited at all times and
In nearly all nations. To the second, the
customary intermarriage of the natives Of
district, he applied the term topograph-
ical consanguinity. In certain races in
North America, Australia and elsewhere
this is forbidden.
DR.. Regnault sees traces Of this practice
In the civilized world. The more the in
habitants Of a district intermarry, the more
severe are they against the intermarriage
of blood relations. This is seen in remote
villages. On the other hand, in towns
where the citizens can and do readily mar
~ elsewhere, they trouble little about the
marriage Of cousins. In feudal times trav-
cling was very difficult. The commonalty
had TO marry natives of their own district.
British Medical Journal
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-03-09
Dress In the Middle Ages.

As to dress in medieval Europe plain
leather and wooden served for all ranks,
except on splendid ceremonials. Examine
the figures of the knights on the floor of
the antechapel in the Temple church in
London. The originals of those forms were
not brothers of the order or bound to pow
erty. They were the proudest and most
powerful Of the English peers. Yet their
armor is without ornament save the plain
device on the shield. The cloak is the
hghtest and simplest. The heavy sword
hangs from leather belt, fastened with an
ordinary harness buckle. As those knights
lie there, so they moved when they were
alive, and when hard blows were going
they had an ample share of them.
No fact of history is more certain than
that the peasants born on the great baronies
looked up to those lords Of theirs with real
and reverent affection-very strange II one
party in the contract had nothing but hard
ship and the other was an arbitrary tyrant.
Custom dies hard, and this feeling of feudal
loyalty has fingered into our own times
with very little to support it.-Froude's
Oxford Address.