davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04
Milllon-Do,,.r WI, p.,,,,.

CoLUMBUs, o., Oct. THE will dis
tributing George NJ Parsons estate of
81, 600. 900 was probated here. The per-
sonalty, the greater part of which is
represented by bonds, is lett the widow.
and the real estate is given to her in
trust. the income to be paid to Gustayus
3. Parsons, q son.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04
Gov. Brown Proclalms.

LEXINGTON, KY, Oct. 1.-Gov. Brown
issued a proclamation to the mayor at
Louisville and other peace officers al
the state to prevent the proposed
Griffin Murphy prize fight, arranged 10
come off in the Auditorium at Louis
vile next Monday night.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04
Is u Candidate.

PARIS, Oct. lit is announced that
ex-Prcmier Loubet, who now occupies
one Of the seats Ill the senate for
Drome, is candidate for the pmsi-
dency OF the upper house to sue. eed
Challemel La Cour upon the retire
ment OF the latter. =
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04
Bennett Is Alivo.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Oct. 1T W. Ben
nett, OF Sailor Springs, Ill, supposed
to have been murdered three years
ago, has turned up here. 1t is said two
men are held at Saylor Springs for his
murder
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04
q. 8. Ouay,s 8ad Birthd,v

PmADELPH1A, Oct, Limited States
Senator Matthew Stanley Quay cels-
brated his cad birthday at his homo
18th family reunion.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04

sia VIII Receive Instructions.
CoNsrANTINopLE, Oct. LIT is re-
ported in official circles here that the
ENJOYS of the three powers, Great
Britain, France and Russia, will short
ly receive instructions from their gov
ernments to resume negotiations with
the porte regarding the Armenian
question.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04
Illinois w. c. I. u. Conven,,o,,

Quincy, ILL.,, Oct. l.-Th, state " r.,
i. Y. convention convened here Tues
day and will be in session four DAYS.
Many delegates arrived during the
morning.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04
FOUR KILLED.

Boilers of sawmill ut waycroBs, Ga,
Explode with Awful Results.
CINCINNATI. Oct. LA Post special
from Waycross, Ga., says: Henry Car
penter, u plant system engineer, and
three negroes were killed early Tues
day morning near Dupont by saw
mill explosion. The boilers of the mill
exploded while railroad train was
passing the mill. The victims were
blown some distance and their bodies
terribly mangled.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04
German steamer wrecked.

Rio JANEIRo, Oct. 1.-The German
steamer Uruguay has been wrecked off
Cape Frio, 80 miles east OF thi port.
Her passengers and crew were landed
here. .
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04

BOSTON, Oct 1.-Charles L. Haley e.
Co., druggists sundries, have assigned.
Liabilities estimated at $4,000 and
assets bout the same
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04
PROF. pAsrEuR,s FUNERAL.

Wsll Take Place Saturday in Cathedral Of
Notrc Dame.
PARIS, Oct. 1.-The funeral services
over the remains of Prof. Louis Pas
teur, who died on Saturday last, will
take place in the cathedral of Notre
Dame on Saturday next. The remains
will be deposited in the ceme-
terry of Montmartre temporarily,
and the final interment will
take place on October %. the
centenary of the foundation of tho
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04
NEW yong. Or, !,
F,Loun-s.a.e and Western arm. moderate.


FLoUR-State and Western firm, moderate
ly active.
WHEAT-So. red, mo leratcly active. 11.o
lower Oh FREQ realizing and weaker vest:
steady. October 65;3c; November. 67hc; De-
cember, 67ss uGsEc; May. H17lssc.
CoHS-No. 2dull lower. October. 31dL37Sc
November 3e5437sc; No. 2. 37ss9Ssc: May,
35il1S5Hc.
oArs-No dull, easy. Western. o5a3ec;
October a..
BEEr-Tirm Extra moss. sz5o2s.5): fam
lily, 40 001la0l
PoRk--s,eudy. Mess, ss7s 5iooo
LARD-Qulet. firm Steam rendered, 1880
BuTrEn-Firm. fair demand Western dairy.
0lablSc Western creamery. l3n2:c; do fac
tory. dGl.ssc; Eigns, a2c; Intuition cream.
cry, llQtiGc.
CHEEsE-Quiet, firm Part skins, 5000;
full skins, 2U2hc.
EGGs-fancy firm, light supply; Western.
151aGl7,ic
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04
BALLPLAYERs QUIT.

Season of the National League Ends
Standing of the Clubs.
Mondays games closed the ST ason Of
the National league. The. final stand.
ing. of the clubs is as follows:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04
Farm to Rent,

100 acres in Howard Center. good
farm, fair buildings. Apply to
4t3 E. r. THOMPSON, Cresco, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04

House for rent. Enquire of
OLE SWENSON.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1895-10-04
ARMENIAN QUESTION AGAIN.

.arge AUGMENTATION OF fruit at all Mic
iran norris
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
Commencement at Potosi.

On last Saturday was held the an
nual commencement exercises of the
Potosi High school. The hall was
beautifully decorated and every eff
fort made for an impressive and en-
joyable occasion. The music under
the management of Prof. Kolb was
exceptionally well executed. The
graduates, all young ladies. Misses
Doser. Fure, Keehner, Hymer and
Kading, delivered their essays and
orations in a manner that showed
both ability and careful preparation.
The hall was packed with an appreci-
alive audience, numerous visitors be-
ing present from neighboring towns.
Pres. Chalmers of the Platteville
Normal made his first appearance be-
fore Potosi audience at this time
and delivered an address that was
regarded by his hearers as a master
full production. Pres. Chalmers is an
able speaker and Potosi was fortunate
in securing an address from him,
The following was the evenings pro-
gram:
Music-The Banner Of the Free. Chorus
Invocation ......-........... Rev. L. Novis
Quartet Come. Dorothy Come Neli ael bnn5
T.. A. kolb
Grafton The Modern Girl May Doser
Essay-Night Brings Out the Stars
...t..s $500. ..-..-....... MAY Fure
Solo selected ,........... W. p. Colburn
Essay The Mission Of Flowers
Essay Example is More Powerful than
Precept -.... j.. ,.-....;. ....- Olive Hymer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
Casssville commencement.

Last week was gala week for the
Cassville high school. On Wednesday
evening the annual graduation exer-
cises were held in the city hall The
hall was suitably decorated and was
fill to overlooking with friends of the
graduates. The following young
people received diplomas. Clarence
Bossert. Clarence Brockert. Allows
Grimm, Jr.. Leonard Kendall. Marie
Baumgartner, Aurora Binkert, Jennie
Mae Ellis. Susan Klinkhammer. Mar
guerite sherman, NJ Pearl stephens,
Agnes Weiss.
On Thursday evening a delightful
banquet and entertainment were
given nv the Alumni Of the school.
-Four classes have graduated from
the school and few weeks ago they
formed an alumni association.
This first banquet was admirably
planned and executed. The Cassyille
band enliyened the evening with i'm
strumental music and Principals Kolb
and Colburn rendered some choice
duets, Miss Jennie Grimm presiding
at the organ
Otto Failing as president made the
address of welcome and announced
the exercises in order.
A sumptous banquet was prepared
and served with elegance and taste.
Following supper pleasant hour
was given to toasts and responses.
c. II. Showalter, formerly principal
of the Cassville school acted as toast
master.
The things toasted and the persons
responding were:
Our Alumni Bert Groom
Our High School, Susan Klinkhammer
Glass of '95 Len. Kendall.
Nonsense Minnie Williams
Weeds Matilda Gambler
Parody Fannie Baumgartner
Croakers Nellie Okev
Jokers May Okey Holford.
The responses to the toasts were
pointed and well made, some of them
having exceptional merit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
Carter showaIter wendinr

Last Saturday ut high noon DIR.
). W. Eaton performed the ceremony
that made Mr.. VIM. b. Carter and Miss
Estelle Showalter husband and wife
Over two hundred guests witnessed
the eeremOn~. The contracting part
les belong to two of the well Known
families of Grant county who have
been residents in and about Lancaster
nearly fifty years.
So many guests more than filled the
parlors OF the Showalter residence
and the ceremony was accordingly
performed on the porch and was VT
messed by the guests from the lawn.
AT few minutes past twelve a we'd
ding march played by Miss Sue
Carter of Platteville announced the
approach of the bridal party and all
eyes were fixed on the door through
which 1t was to pass. Rev. Eaton
first appeared followed in order by
Mr. V. l.. Showalter and Miss Lollie
Carter. bestman and bridesmaid. the
bride and groom, II. b. Showalter and
wife and Geo. b. Carter and wife.
When the party had halted Rev
Eaton pronounced the impressive cere-
mony.
The congratulation and best wish
es OF relatives and friends were show
cred upon the couple for the next
hour during and after which delight
full picnic banquet was served under
the beautiful shade trees of the lawn.
The porch was draped with gar
lands of evergreen and decorated with
smilax and roses, ferns and blooming
potted plants.
The bride was becomingly attired
in costume of white silk and carried
a bouquet of brides roses.
The wedding presents were shown
in the parlors and formed magnifi-
Gent display. A conservative esti-
mate would place their value at, at
least. $1,000
They include silverware, furniture,
pictures, clocks, novelties and decor
ated china One lady remarked that
the display Of cut glass reminded her
of the worlds fair.
Judge Carter's present was a pile
OF five twenty dollar gold pieces and
the brides father gave her $500
certificate of deposit in the bank pay
able to herself.
The newly married pair took the
$50 train for ten days trim in Min
nesota visiting friends and relatives
in Minneapolis and st. Cloud. Kind
friends escorted them to the train and
gave them timely advice to guide
them on their wedding Journey.
Their trunk was gorgeously decorated
with wedding adornmenLs, white rib
bons and old shoes, Rice was liborally
contributed and every thing possible
done to make the journey interesting
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter will return
next week and begin housekeeping
occupying the Wrestling house in the
west part of the city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
Memorial Day.

Out door exercises on Memorial
day were quite generally omitted in
the county on account of rain
But the rain was welcome. The needs
of the parched earth made the well
come showers a more fitting decora-
ton than wreaths of flowers. and the
hearts of the people were none the
less filled with admiration and love
for the heroes of the civil war.
In Lancaster, the out door program
was entirely omitted The literary
and musical part were given in the
City Opera House in the afternoon.
The program consisted of prayer by
Rev. Eaton, singing by school child
rem, a mixed chorus and male Choir
us by adults, reading of a poem by
Miss Nellie Altizer, written bv w. N.
Holford. memorial address by
Senator Weeks of Whitewater and
short addresses by Messrs. Walter
Webb, Ed Morse, and John Watson of
the Lyceum League.
The exercises were all of high or
der and were enjoyed by the audience.
The Grafton by Senator Weeks was an
able production and commanded the
closest attention of the listeners dur
ing its delivery.
The speech will be given in full in
the HERALD within week or two.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
Iowa Bank president = sn.on,,..-

Pella, Iowa, June Sd r. Cassatt
president of the First National bank Of
this city. attempted to end his life yes
terday. Mr.. Cassatt had been specu
iating to a considerable extent on rhe
Chicago board of trade and had sur
fered several heavy losses of late. one
amounting to $4,000 the first of last
week. Depositors fear they will lose
heavily Cassatt was a state senator
Tor several years. and up to a short
Tune since was considered safe bust
ness man, but family troubles and spec
ulation have caused his downfall. The
bank is closed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
NUMBER II
Treasury Ohicials Claim 1t VIII Not Ex-
coed S44.OOOOOO July 1.

Washington. June S.--Treasury Off
cials are now confident that the close
of the fiscal year one month hence viii
show deficit of not more than s44. oo0.-
600. and possibly not more than $43. O0O.-
OOO which is at least IS. 000, 900 less than
was predicted only few weeks ago
and S3,000000 or $4,000, 900 less than the
present figures. The month of July.
however is likely 10 see the deficit in
creased by at least $4,000. 900 as that
months interest payments viii aggre
gate about 100000 Disbursements in
every branch of the government are
usually much heavier in July than in
any other months, so that unless the re
ceipts are greatly increased the deficit
on Aug. next will not likely fall much
short of $55,O00.0O0 for the thirteen
months.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
sunday school Conyention.


The second annual convention of the
Grant Count Sunday School Associa-
ton was held in the Congregational
church in this city Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
Rev. H. w. Troy of Platteville was
chosen chairman of the meeting.
About fifty delegates were present
from different parts of the county.
At this writing we are unable to OBJ
tain a list of them. Among the mat
tiers of Importance to be determined
by the convention is that of continue
ing the county missionary work an
other year During the past year
MIR. Dean c.. Dutton has had charge of
this work and has been supported by
contributions fron various Sunday
schools of the county. The results Of
Mr.. Dutton's work are very crafty
ing and strong effort will be made
for its continuance We hope to give
the list of delegates next week and
therinformation not obtainatable this
writing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
PensIoning school reaeI,ers.

The Illinois legislature has passed a
law pensioning teachers who have
taught continuously for a long term
OF years-twenty-iive years in the
case of men and thirty years for
women. The fund to pay pensions
is to be created by an assessment of
one per cent. on teachers salaries and
by contributions. Retired teachers
who have taught the requisite num-
Der OF years will receive half pay, not
to exceed 5000 annually.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06

Lincoln, Neb-, June 3.-Attorney Cen
eral Churchill has left for st. Paul.
Alnn.' where he will present argument
DeIore the federal court of appeals IL
tne long-pending maximum, rate law.
Inc law was passed by the legislature
over -FOUR years ago, and few months
ago was declared unconstitutional by
py the federal court for the district OF
Nebraska, Justice Brewer sitting. The
state has appealed the case.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
aCondemns supreme Conrt.

Springfield. ILL.,, June s.-Gov. John p.
Altgeld is of the belief that the United
states Supreme court has established
a dangerous precedent in consigning
Eugene V. Debs and his friends to taiI
He expressed himself in a very caustic
manner yesterday regarding the decis-
ion and accuses the court of trampling
on the rights of the people and accuses
it OF being the tool of monopoly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06

A new passenger and express SER
vice between Lancaster and Bloom
ington leaving Lancaster from to 9
A. NJ. to suit the passengers arriving
in Bloomington from 10 to Il O'Clock
Leave Bloomington from y TO 3
O'Clock and arrive in Lancas-
ter in time to connect with
the Galena train if notice is given in
time. First class Accommodations
guaranteed Quick Time.
J r SMITH, Stage Driver.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
Sisters Get Gay.

The Rathbone Sisters met in their
Temple Saturday evening upon invi-
tation of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Carter
to a banquet given by them to the
members of the order. Quite num-
Der were present and report a most
delightful time. The following pro
gram was successfully carried out:
Reception by committee
Piano Solo. Mrs. II. Nathan
Grand Attitudes presented by eight ladies.
D,,a+ sweet I,orotbv Mr.. Showalter
Mrs Baldwin
Mrs. Brennon, Pianist
A Feline Comedy BY the Company
Refreshments
Leo Phillipson. toastmaster
Responses by Basford, Green. McG0nigal
and others
rfi,yb Arr I.,bipi4fo, Mrs McGonigal
Mr. Brennan
Character Songs ana Dances by Meyer,
Baxter, Phillipson Nathan
Debate on Husbandry =, = ,S Goguseli
Goodnight Chorus Company
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
ugsr
Monument for Jefferson Davis

Richmond. Va, June S.-Today being
the anniversary of the birth of Jeffer-
son Davis, Hon. ]. Taylor Ellison. presi-
dent of the Jefferson Davis Monument
association. has appointed a committee
OF thirty-two to canvass the city for
funds for the Davis monument to be
erected here. 1t is expected that a sim
liar canvass will be made of the cities
throughout the south.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
Lokrrs.

Response by Mary 0key Holford &c
a toast at the Cassville Alumni ban.
auet:
Here's pledge to the jolly iokersl
They are truly chosen of heaven;
To raise the sad spirits Of mortals
The Iokers must furnish the leaven.
One exception / make to the rule
Which proves that rule is true
You practical joker fiend,
We've never function for you
This banter which seemeth so empty
Has its place in the scheme of things:
While we laugh at the light witucisms,
Dull care must lose their stings.
And the laugh betrays the secret:
1t tells of the man within.
II his life be upright and noble
Or darkly Swallowed by sin
Then we jog along IN the joking way
Without a halt for the cr0alSers,
For a merry heart goes all the day
Three cheers and a ta0er for jokersi
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
New Management.

The Elgin Creamery Company of
Belvidere, ILL.,, have leased the Lam
caster creamery and took possession
June 1st. This company are the
largest manufactures OF creamery but
ter in the world. Their make last
year was three and il half million
pounds: besides this they bought one
and one-half million pounds Of other
creameries.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
Minister Ransom Ill.

Washington, June 3.-Matt w. Ran
son, the United States minister to Mex
leo has been granted leave OF absence
for sixty days. The minister has not
been enjoying good health during his
stay in Mexico, and his visit to the
United States is taken on the advice of
his physicians
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

A choice supply OF GIFT Books at
G. W. Burr's.
Mrs: Barnes of North Andover was
in the city last Tuesday.
Glaciers Jubilee Singers next
week. Admission 10, Is and rs cents.
Oscar Harshberger left Saturday for
Waukesha to visit with his sister for
a time.
Supt. c. H. Nye attended the
commencement exercises at Cassville
last week.
Geo. A. Moore shipped a car 10 ad
of calves and car load of cattle to
Chicago Monday
j. T. Enloe of Arthur was in the
city last Saturday. We acknowledge
pleasant call.
Lancaster will decide this WED }
evening the question of a 4th of July
celebration for 1895.
Attorney B. f. Huntington of
Platteville had business before the
NGOuHJN SOblib idSI uCoodA.
Miss Finn one of the teachers
of the north side leaves Saturday
for her home, in Patch Grove.
Mrs. T. A. Murphey and daughter
Kate spent several days of last week
visiting friends in this city.
There was large number of rela-
a,,J f,.;an1c fYnY,, broad OF tho
Garter Showalter wedding.
Mrs. Eugene Willard and two bright
children, of Baraboo are visiting
friends, in Lancaster and vicinity.
Rev. and Mrs. Eaton returned home
last Monday after delighting their
friends in the city with ten days
visit.
There will be a temperance meeting
in the M. f. church. of this city,
Monday evening. All cordially invit-
ed to attend.
The Sunday School convention
Tuesday and Wednesday brought a
large number of visitors from all
parts of the county.
Mrs. Horace Chase OF Platteville
made this office pleasant call while
in the city yesterday as delegate to
the S. S. Convention.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Halle Patch of Lancaster
to Arthur M Phelps of Lake City,
Minnesota, June 18th.
The wife of Mr.. Chris Nelson resid-
ing about five miles west of town
died "wednesday morning after an ILL
ness of several months.
Miss Flora Rothschild returned Sat
Hrday from Marshalltown, Ia, where
she has taught school for two years
past She intends to return.
Miss Della Humason of Platteville
has been visiting in the city for sew
eral days with her brother Of the liv-
cry firm Of Humason & Davis.
John H. Palmer & Co. are buying a
large quantity of butter and eggs in
this county. Their customers seem
to be well pleased with the treatment
they receive.
Chlldrens Day service will be held
at the Methodist church June 9 at 10
SO a. m. The church viii be appro-
priately decorated and an interesting
programme is being prepared.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
Rn.lne.s nren.. A.sociatlon.

The regular meeting of the Lancas-
ter Business Mems Association will be
held in Reeds Opera House next FRI
day evening June eth. A full attend
ance il desired
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
Debs to serve His sentence.

Fargo, S. D., June 3.-Eugene v.
Debs addressed an American Railway
Union meeting last night. He then
left for Chicago TO commence serving
his sentence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
Married. birch Blackbourn.

At the home Of the BRIDES parents,
May 80, Mr.. William Birch and Miss
Cora Black bourn, both of Beetown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06

All kinds Of Salt and Picked Fish
a. j. Nathan & Sons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
Farmers, Attention.

Meals for the farmers at the Grand
Central Hotel only % cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06

y X Ii fOD kIH 1867.
(America.)
10 You've honored braves
Who rest in Soldiers grave
This shaft we raise
10 you. who saved our state.
Ihis shrine WE dedicate
Your deeds to celebrate
Through future days.
Souls of the brave, look down,
Accept this martyr-crown
We raise on high
Teach Us through life to stand
True to our native land:
Teach US tbs sweet and grand
For her to die.
We consecrate anew
This glorious day, to you.
On liberty.
Wen bend before the throne
And thank our God alone
This land is still our own
And now is free.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-06-06
Memorial Sremento.

The following poem was printed on
cards distributed to the people and
sung to the tune America at the dedi-
cation of the soldiers monument in
Lancaster
One OF these cards fell into the
hands of W. j. Duncan on that day
sod has been preserved by him ever
since. 1t is through his courtesy that
the HERALD is able to reproduce the
poem.
Ode
Written by A. W. Barber, Lancaster
for the Dedication of the Grant County
Soldiers Monument. at Lancaster
Wisconsin.