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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
Death or Georce 3. Shaw

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. Aug. 2s.-Con-
gresham Shaw died on Monday
George h. Shaw was born in Alma, AL
leghany county, n. Y March II. 1854
lie came west, went into the lumber
manufacturing business and became
wealthy. He was mayor of Eau Claire
in 1858 and 1889, He was elected to
the Fifty-thiro congress as a republic
an, He was supreme chancellor of the
Knights OF Pythias from July, 1890, to
August, 1892
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.



ing. Pa. failed for S1l5,0
Tawhiao H.. the Maori king, is dead.
His death was due to influenza.
In fit of passion Frank CLARK, of
Bloomington, H., fatally ehoked his
brothers wife.
Rendered despordent by-illness, DIR.
J. ". Campbell, of Ottumwa. Ia. euded
his troubles with razor
Railway mail clerks are wrought up
over the new order requiring them to
live on the line of their run
In a wrestling match at Liverpool
for the championship of the world
Cannon defeated McInernev.
Resolutions were passed by 10000
persons in London demanding the
abolishment of the house of lords.
Abe Blizzard, the notorious Pennsyl-
vania outlaw, was sentenced to eleven
years Imprisonment for burglary.
A. c. Cleveland was nominated for
governor by Nevada republicans on a
platform declaring for free silver
CoejRree, a Seminole Indian, was
executed at Wewo, Q. 7 by being shot
to death. His crime was murder.
Charlie Bennett. the manned base
ball player is s. 600 richer as result
of benefit game played in Boston.
Mistaking party of young men for
burglars, Stephen Albright. of Allen
town, Pa, fred at then. wounding
six
While defending his wife from their
insults Conrad Busch, of Brooklyn,
was kicked to death by gang of row.
dies.
Seated in chair in front of a mir
ror, Newton Goodwin. Chicago life in
surance agent ended his life with
bullet.
Mrs. Rosamond Foldett, until re-
Gently editor and owner of the Gazette
at Green Bay, Wis, died Of cancer.
aged A..
Chinese soldiers who murdered Rev.
James Wylie, the Presbyterian mis-
sionary at Ligo Yang, viii be be-
headed
At Springfield, Mass, Harry Tyler
lowered the bicycle record for an I'M
paced mile to 2:O5 20, cut of 2 So
seconds.
According to the report of Patent
Commissioner Seymour, 81. 400 patents
were issued during the year, and IS, 167
expired.
Thirty persons were injured, some
of them fatally, by an unmanageable
trolley car, which ran off a grade at
Orange, n. j.
Christopher f. Frazer, of Toronto
until recently commissioner of public
works in the Toronto cabinet, was
found dead IN bed.
More than 5000, 600 feet of lumber,
ready for the American market, was
destroyed by fire at Ottawa, Ont, the
loss being 100000
Mrs. Charles Null wrecked the win
dows and fixtures of a saloon at Della
ware. o., whose proprietor had sold
her husband liquor.
At Washington park. Chicago, Di-
rectly paced mile in 2:1o9(. lowering
the worlds record for 2-year-olds a
quarter of a second.
Riley Walker and Richard Jordan.
two negroes convicted of murder, were
taken from train at Mitchells sta
ton. Ala, and lynehed
BY decision of the attorney gem
eral women Will hereafter be allowed
to vote for superintendent of public
instruction in North Dakota
A plot to assassinate President Hip
polyte, of Hayti, was exposed by the
sweetheart of one of the conspirators,
most of whom were captured.
Geronimo and his band of Apaches
are to be removed to Oklahoma from
Alabama, the climate of which has
greatly reduced their numbers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
Fatal Llehtning from clear Sky.

ATLANTIC CRY, n y, Aug. 27.-A
single fash Of lightning, which came
from an almost cloudless sky Sunday
afternoon, killed William Carr, of this
city, aged 20, who was bathing near
the foot of Georgia avenue, and so
shocked Mrs. Rachel Faehmer, who
was bathing with him, that her con-
dition is extremely critical
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
HEAVY LOSERS.
Cranberry Growers OF Wisconsin suffer
by fire.

Cranberry Growers OF Wisconsin suffer
by fire.
CRANBERRY CENTER Wis, Aug. Is
The losses Of cranberry growers IN
this vicinity from fires have been enor-
nous About Mather, where thou
sands Of barrels have been shipped
yearly, there is almost nothing
left The peat has been burned
down to the sand in places to the
depth of feet. The peat formed
great beds Of hot Goals, which were
taksn by the wind and carried over the
heads Of the fire-fghters and deposited
20. 30 and 50 rods awaE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
DEATH OF JOHN NEWELL.
Apoplexy Carries or the President Of the
Lake Shore Road.


YoUNeS rOwN, o.. Aug. 2S-,Tohn
Newell. OF Chicago, president and gem
eral manager of the Lake Shore *
Michigan Southern railway, and iden.
titled with other railway interests,
died Sunday afternoon at 2:30in apart
ments at tie Todd house. where he
was taken Saturday night from his
private car While travelling from
Pittsburgh to Cambridgeboro, IA,
he was stricken with apo
plexy which paralyzed his left
side, rendering him helpless.
mr.. Newell was s. years old lie entered
the railway service Ia 1916 as r0dman and
was afterward assistant engineer 81 the Cen
trail Vermont railway. In 1851 he worked On
the extension 81 the Champlain & ST. Law
renee railway. ana ia 1882 and 1883 he sur
veyed the routes Of railroads from Louis
vile u CiaciaI q and from Saratoga TO
Sackett Harbvr, \. Y. In 1865 he was enei-
neer OF the old Cairo City railway. and from
1856 to 1868 engineer OF maintenance OF
way OF the Illinois Central railway. From 1865
to 1868 he was president OF the Cleveland s
Toledo railway, now part OF the Lake Shore,
and during the next succeeding year engineer
and superintendent Of the New York Central
From 1863 TO 1871 he was vice president of the
Illinois Central, and for three years after that
president OF the same road Ia 1873 he became
general manager OF the Lake Shore, and since
1888 he has been both president and general man
ager OF the same road AT the time Of his death
he was also president of the Pittsburgh Lake
Erie Toledo and Ohio Northern railroads.
Mr. Newell was an indefatigable worker and it
is doubtful II there was another railway man
in the country who had so great a capacity for
work as he. He was a strict disciplinarian and
it was his aim to make the Lake Shore in IT'S
service and equipment the best railroad in the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
Western association.
vlCTlMs o. A WRECK.
Broken Axle Causes Fatal Disaster in
Wisconsin.


Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE, Aug. "a. "A Daily News
special from Fort Atkinson, Wis. says
three men were killed in wreck on
the Chicago & Northwestern road
near that place Thursday morning.
Three others were badly hurt The
train was freight. No. $50. and was
running at the rate Of 90 miles an
hour at the time of the accident.
The men killed We're in one end of
a box car, partially filed with
hard wool lumber, and they were
buried under the debris. The names
Of the killed are: Thomas ingalls,, 20
years, lived at 427 west Madison street,
Chicago: Charles Klein. aged 80, whose
wife lives somewhere in Chieago;
stephen Ontlxe, 40 years of Austin, Tex.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
Drowned In Chariea River.

WALTHAM, Mass, Aug. ~ Benja-
min Kershaw and Robert Thomas,
middle aged men. and Johnnie Kerr
shaw, aged 10. were drowned in the
Charles river here by the overturning
Of canoe. While the three were pad
ding up the river the men attempted
to throw large dog overheard In
the effort the canoe was capsized and
ALL went down.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
Wanted at Once.

A Farm to rent, large enouga to en-
ploy at least two teams, and keep It
least 30 head of stock. Must be W Il
watered and have good buildings. G.
on or write at once, for if do not re,
will desire to trade my stock and ma
chinery for some business. hotel prop
erty preferred, for which correspon.
dence is solicited. w. f. PERKINS.
Lancaster, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
nemann Is AnnIitInn.

LONDON, Aug. 2s. Hyde park on SUN
day was the scene Of demonstration
by the national league for abolition of
the house of lords. 1t is estimated
that 10000 persons were in the park.
A joint resolution was adopted declar-
ing that IL be demanded that the use
less hereditary chamber be abolished.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
An Eminent

Temperance lecturer ia New England;
Mrs. John Barton, says was subject
to those deathly sick headaches and
also dyspepsia. Sulphur Bitters
cured me when all other remedies faile d
Mrs. Barton is the wife of John Bar.
ton. Superintendent of Repairs, Pacific
Mills, Lawrence. Mass.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

Giles-liow did Cobwigger come to
fill no his diary in three DAYS?
Menilt-He bad bad cold and be-
gan copying down the snree cures his
friends gave him
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

PORTSMOUTH, o., Aug. 27.-Adam A.
Parrott, his wife and two Of their three
children were drowned while attempt
ing TO ford the Scioto river in a wagon
near here.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
The Pullman strike Is or.

CHIcAoo. Aug. 27-Thomas w.
Heathcote. chairman Of the Pullman
strikers committee, in letter has Do.
clared the strike at an end.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
rn.t TIme on DC Wheel.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. Aug. Pc. E.
Williams won the bicycle road race
from Buffalo to this city, traversing
the 284 miles in % hours and 81 min
I1ffas
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

Spatts-I'm going to watch the cd
year out, Miss Flypp.
Miss Flypp-I think you need watch
ing more than the old year does.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
Do you Wish

To regain your health if you are all
broken down and suffering from ner-
vous pros,ration? will tell you what
cured me after suffering fer months.
l used two bottles of Sulphur Bitters.
and now | am well man &C. STILES,
Book-keeper, Canton
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

SRILOH'S CURE. the great Cough
and Group Cure. is IN great demand.
Pocket size contains twenty-five doses
only 25c. Children love it. Sold by
Druggists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

Some thing wrong when you tire too
easily. Some thing wrong when the
skin is not clear and smooth. Some
thing wrong when the Blood is impure.
Everything right when you take De
Wits Sarsaparille. 1t recommends
Itself
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

It's Just as easy 10 try the Minute
Cough Cure as any thing else. us
easier ID cure severe cold or cough
with 1t. Let your next purchase Tor. 8
cough be 0ne Minute Cough Cure
Better medicine. better results; better
try il. }. T. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
Nebraska PnnnIlsta.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb., Aug. 25--At
the populist convention held here on
Friday full state ticket was nomi-
mated, headed by Silas A. Holcomb for
governor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

Ethel-Papa d. esn't get home now
much before 10 O'Clock.
Jaek-So? Well. I'll come early
then and-snd avoid the rush
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
In Childhood's Happy Days

Among the incidents of childhood
that stand out in bold relief, as our
memory reverts to the days when we
were young, uone are more prominent
than severe sickness. The young
mother vivioly remembers that it was
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured
her Of Group. and in turn administers
Ii to her own offspring and always with
the best results For sale by j. T..
Bennett Druggist
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

The china cnps and cnf glass tumb-
lers 90 the way Of all fragile things,
but tbe one breabahle thing inst Bryce.
never smashes and you long TO smash
for ner, is her own mug.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

KARL's CLOVER ROOT. the great
Blood Purifier, gives freshness and
.clearness to the complexion and cures
Constipation 25c., 50c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

Cholly-Yaas, We MISSED each other
in the crowd.
She-That's just Ike her Ste's al
ways losing thugs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

Teacher-What was the significant
fact of Thomas Jtfferson's death on
the Fourth of july?
Bright b1y-That ne missed the fires
works.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

Every man thinks be might becom
famous if he had more time to wri g
poetry.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

English Spawn Imminent removes al
Hard. Soft or Caloused Jumps and
Blemishes from horses. Blood SPAWN
Curbs, Splints. Sweeney. Ring Bone.
Stiles, Sprains. Swollen Threats,
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle. Warranted the most wonder
full Blemish cure ever known Sold by
Stone & Hassell Druggists, Lancaster,
Wis. VI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

"MYstic Cure for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia radically cures in to 3 days.
Its action upon the system is remark
able and mysterious. Il removes a.
once The cause. and the disease inn
mediately disappears. The first dose
greatly benefits, IS cents Sold by,
Stone 6 Hassell. Druggists. Lancaster
ASfv
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

A hacking cough keeps the bronchial
tubes in state OF constant irritation,
which. if not speedily remove d, may
lead to chronic bronchitis No prompt-
er remedy can be found than Ayers
Cherry Pectoral It's effect is immedi-
ate and the result permabeDt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

Stores Sarsaparilla is 3 powerful
Blood Purifier The best remedy for
Plmples. Salt Rhe1'n, Catarrh, Scrofula
Constipation and Rheumatism.
per bottle. Sold by STONE & HAssELL.
Lancaster, Wis
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

That's another story" as the eleva-
tor boy said when the passenger asked
to be taken to the next floor above.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

.How 90 you know she voted you
bore?"
"The eyes and nose.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

It's just as easy TO try One Minute
Cough Cure as any thing else Us
easier to cure severe cold or cough
with It. Let your next purchase for a
cough be One Minute Cough Cure. Bet
ter medicine; better results: better try
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

Baldheaded grandpapa How much
DO you love me. girls?
The girls-W eloye every hair Of your
head.
Grandpapa-Is that all?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

Business Man-You want a situation
as floorwalker Have you ever had
any experience
Applicant am the father of twins
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

What IS your objection to soap? the
tramp was asked,
I'm allus suspicious Of strangers, lie
replied
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

Teacher-Now, remember that in
order to become proficient vocalist,
YOU must have patience.
Miss Flipkins-And 30 must the
neightors.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

All want, said the opera singer, is
notes for notes; large notes for high
notes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
BASEBALL.

Standing of Clubs in the National League
for the Week Ended August a5.
The following table shows the num-
Der of games won and lost this season
by clubs of the National Baseball
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

No man can afford To tell the whole
truth when he essays 10 make known
lust Shat he thinks of himself.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

In accordance with Section !, Of article XII. 81
the Constitution Of the State of Wisconsin, the
following joint resolutions adopted by the egisia
'ure Of tie State Of Wisconsin at the regular
sion Of 1898 are made part OF the foregoing no.
tce to- wit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. Do

To Amend Section /, Article X, of the Constitu.
ton 81 the State of Wisconsin.
Res0trea by ne AsStHtbty, ne Senate concerning,
That Section ], Article \. of the Constitution 81
the State Of Wisconsin, be amended by striking
out this sentences provided. that his coinpensa-
ton shall not exceed the sum Of Twelve Hsndred
Dollars annuaIiV.n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. Is.

Proposing an amendment to Subdivision 3, Of
Section 81, Of Article ", of the Constitution of
the State Of Wisconsin.
Res0tUed By ne Senate. The 1ssembtg c0ncHfr-
ing, That Subdivision 8, of Section 81, 81 Article
~ Of the constitution of the State of Wisconsin
be amended by striking out after the word "anym
in said subdivision, the word city so that said
subdivision, when 50 amended, shall read as fol-
lows: Subdivision 8. For incorporating any
town or village, or 10 amend the charter thereof
Given under my hand and official seal at the
CAPITOL ia the city of Madison, this thirtyrst day
of July, A. ID. 1894.
lShAL.l J. CUNNINGHAM,
Secretary Of State.
To the County Clerk Of Grant County Wisconsin.
2637
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-09-06

G p. & 7. A,
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-08
A Card to the Public.

Being unable to make any satisfactory arrangements with the selectmen for the rent of the Town Hall, wish to an nounce that have no further connec- ton with the playing of any chow com pany or performance in Town Hall. The field is open for any one who wishes to pay the required rent, to take up the business, play the shows on a small per centage, furnish the bill post ing, the newspaper advertising, the house properties, the house programe and the coupon tickets; arrange for advance sale. hire bill boys and furnish ushers, also pay the rent of the piano. There is no money in it for the company itself to hire the hall and furnish all these things, as such things as bill pos ters. ushers, properties etc cost them double what it does person perma- nently located. Let the show business run itself.
 JOHN G. BEcKLEY. Canaan, Conn.,, Nov. 6, 1894.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-08
POINTERS.

Farmers, read Harry Sedgwick's adv.
 Read what I. R. Prindle's new adver- tisement says about Charmilles watches
 Rain or shine the sacrifice continues at Van Deusen's closing ont sale. Sec adv.
 Now don't make any mistake by fail- ing to read Henry R. Whitford's change of advl
 Get there with both feet, or send their measure to M. Veinovitch's in Falls Village, Conn. See advertise ment.
 Three of the greatest bargains on earth can be obtained at the House Furnishing Emporium in Falls Village. See adv. If you want any of the bargains al Geo. A. McIntyre's closing out sale, be lively and get there before it is too late. See adv.
 Flowers, ferns, plants and floral pieces for all occasions can be obtained of Carl Swenson, the Winsted florist Read his new advertisement. Up to date in style and quality, but in advance of the season in low price describes A. s. Fassett's stockof capes, dress goods, hossiery, underwear, etc. Read his new adv.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-08
STATE NEWS.

Rev l.. P. -Bissell. of Litchfield, has been called to Trinity Church. Oxford, Penn. This is one of the oldest parishes in the state.
 At the annual meeting of the She paug R. R. recently held in New Hav- on, the following officers were elected: |: Directors, John NJ. Hall, president; Charles P. Clark, vice president; Wm. E Barnett. secretary; Gao. Macculloch Miller, J. Demlng Perkins, s. E. Morri- son, J. Pierpont Morgan, Wm. Rocke- feller, Alexander McNiel. P. P. Hub bard was reelected treasurer.
 The Hartford Courant was 134 years old on the 29th, Oct. It is the oldest paper in the country.
 The Peach Fellows Commission has finished ita duties and it's accounts have been audited. It cost the state S4, 157 to have examined 4l3,145 trees, of which number A 041 were declared to have the yellows and were ordered destroyed.
 Miss Kate White, of Thomaston, has entered the convent in Hartford @ . sister of charity.
Connecticut western news., 1894-11-08

Miss Mary J. Peck is visiting her sister, Mrs Hunt. and other relatives at Lenox. Mass.
 Six young people from this village attended the closing night of the Lake vile fair last Friday night.
 -E. P. Hunt & Go. will have sale of jackets and capes at the Warner House parlors on Nov. 2. and 9.
 MT and Mrs Leroy Stone and MT and Mrs Edgar T. Andrews, of Bethel, visited friends in Canaan last week
 Miss Jones, of Fredonia. N. Y. ,who had been visiting at s. A. Eddy's for some weeks. returned. home on Satur- day.
 Please look at the label on your paper and see if you are in arrears. If so, you would confer great favor by remitting.
 Patrick Griffin, father of Martin Griffin of Millerton. N. r., can read the newspapers without glasses. although 88 ; ears old.
 -George Benedict has bought Miss Prudence Belden's house on High St., and moved in last week. Miss Belden has gone to live at Hymen Jacobs'.
 Mrs s. W. Barnes and Mir and Mrs Fl. M. Adams are the Pilgrim Church delegates to the State Sunday School convention at New London, Nov. IS. IA. 15.
 Near Maltby's Furnace is pear tree all in blossom. A strange sight at this time of year.-Millerton Telegram. That makes the third fruit tree in this section reported to be in bloom within week or two.
 -Photographer Deming says that since he advertised to give one of those beautiful silver frames with every doz- en cabinets his trade has more than doubled, which shows that Canaan peo- pie read the CONN. WESTERN NEWS and know & good thing when they see it.
 The school child contest is getting interesting and the 300 prize has been won. MI. Beckley says he will probab- ly close the bicycle contest about Christmas or the first of January. Positive notice of the close, however. will be given two weeks in advance in his column.
 In order to induce people to have their work done now instead of waitirS until just before the holidays wAen tbere is always Q rush, Demine. the Photographer, will give during Novem- Der beautiful silver frame with every dozen cabinets. Samples can be seen at the studio. open every Thursday.
 The Amenia post-ofioe has been raised to the third class and made presidential office, and the present postmaster has been re-appointed This is a gratifying indication of the growth of the place and increase in the business thereof, as the amount of on letters mailed determ- ines the class in which the office is placed. Times.