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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
rHE sHrRrFF srorrrD THEM

Harry Barnett took the Della Prin-
gle company to Potosi Sunday after
noon. As they were passing the
cou tthouse Sheriff Dyer hailed them
from al upstairs window and Harry
stopped his team, whileaseveral side
walk spectators stopped and watched
to see what the next act would bring
forth The manager enquired who
had stopped them and when told that
il was the sheriff his face grew sad,
preplexed as he wondered what he
haoa't paved for this time, while the
leading lady asked the heavy william
if be had forgotten to settle his laun-
dry bill again. The alarm of the
company aud the curiosity Of the
spectators increased as the sheriff
came toward the bus, waving legal
looking document in his hand. II
want the whole gang said he and the
managers face grew sadder and long
er. but beamed forth like July sun
the next moment when the officer
gave the supposed warrant to Barnett
and asked him to hand it to the Poto-
81 marshal. Great big courthouse
jarring signs of relief came from the
bus as it moved away.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
Allan q. Thurman.

In every home in the land there will
be lodged regret over the death of
that sterling citizen. Allan G. Thur
man who quietly closed his eyes We'd
nesday at noon and his spirit crossed
to the unknown beyond. He was of
the type that the American people de-
light to honor. Without accomplish
ments he was a nobleman; with a
limited ambition he was great. large
hearted, honorable gentleman, always
fond friend and never vindictive
enemy His place in the esteem of
the people was gained more by a
recognition of the sterling elements
in his personal makeup than by any
of his legislative achievements and
although he has for some wears. by
his extreme age, been removed from
the active stage of affairs, his going
will be cause for great sorrow and his
place in the memories of the people
viii be that of great and good man
gone Dubuque Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19

Mrs. VIM. Sampson Of Mason City,
Iowa, died at her home in that city
on December Sth of paralysis and con-
sumption. Mrs. Simpsons maiden
name was Aggie Shipley; she was
born and reared in Beetown. She was
married to VIM. Sampson of Hazel
Green. Her husband and two chill
dren survive her. Mrs. Blewett of
Lancaster and Mrs. Ann Stephens of
Burlington are sisters. Mrs. Samp-
son was woman who had many warm
friends who mourn her untimely
death
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
Kennan,s Lecture.

The lecture by George KEENAN, in
Platteville last week was of more than
passing interest. Mr.. KEENAN, NAV
be justly styled hero of the nine
teenth century. He has talents of a
high order which he is devoting to
the cause of humanity and liberty.
His influence is felt throughout the
world and has and will accomplish
much for the oppressed political sus-
poets and exiles of Russia
Though most of the events recited
in his lecture have appeared before in
published articles they must be heard
to be fully appreciated. The dress,
chains and leg letters of Siberian con
yicts were exhibited and worn bv Mr.
KEENAN, and aided much in under
standing the awfulness of life in the
..prison bells" of Siberia.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
Notice

Notice is hereby given to members
Of the Bloomington Farmers Fire in
surance Company that the annual
meeting of said Company for the pur-
pose of electing officers and the trans
action of such other business as may
properly come before the meeting,
will be held at the usual place in the
village of Bloomington on Tuesday,
the seventh day OF January, 1896 at
10 O'Clock a. m. A large attendance
is desired as questions of Importance
will probably arise. Don't forget the
date, Jan. Z, 1896.
joins CAREY, Jr Sec'y and Treas,
JouN RYAN. President.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19

The double breasted REFER coat, a
most comfortable and sensible design,
is again seen and liked, the only change
being that it is bit longer than it was
three years ago. In rough blue serge,
with facings of black velvet and large
sutta percha buttons, the REFER model is
very Jaunty and we'll suited to the wom-
an of slender figure. All coat sleeves,
while they are full, stand out rather
than up, and though the coat itself may
be lined with less expensive material
silk is almost invariably used FOR the
sleeves that they may be easy of as
sumption.
Long coats for travelling Or bad wealth
er wear have deep ripping capes attach
ed and usually pointed hoods in addi-
ton.
The Elton jacket in black velvet and
with fancy buttons upon it-that is,
either richly cut steel ones or those
glittering with rhinestones - is very
much liked and really makes most
stylish toilet if worn with handsome
crepon or silk skirt. Ladies' Home
Journal
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
Wedded

One of the happiest weddings that
has occurred in the city for long
time was that of Henry L. Naumann
and Emma H. Kohlenberg. which oc-
Cured in the Evangelical church in
Lancaster. Dec. IL, 1895. The oflici-
ating minister was Rev. C. Nabholz
and the ceremony was the impressive
service of the Evangelical church.
Mr.. and Mrs Naumann are well
known in Lancaster aud have the es-
TEEN and best wishes of all who know
them They will reside in Lancaster
and have gone to housekeeping in
the new house built by Mr. Naumann
this summer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
To Celebrate.

The city and county of Milwaukee.
throug. their officials. have called a
conference Of representative men and
women of Wisconsin to consider plans
for the proposed semi-centennial cele-
bration in '9S. State, county and
city organizations of all kinds from
boards of trade to women's clubs are
invited to send Representatives and a
special invitation is extended to
pioneers of the state. The meeting
is appointed for January 15
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
umbereIIa Covers.

| have lot Of black umbrella and
parasoi covers. Gloria silk and
half silk 26 and % inch gloria 80
cents and 81, next grade 81 to 81 20.
The half silk 81. 35 to SLIGO for 26inch
20 and q inch from 10 to 20 cents
less. ribs only, one Or two broken
ribs. % cents extra. Send your
frames. cash to accompany order, by
stage or mail, to Phil n Reed or
L. q Wheeler, Lancaster
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
DIED in California

G. /. Younglove. for many years 3
resident of Grant county, died at the
home of his son in California recently
at the advanced age of so years. He
was an honest. industrious man. A
wife and six children survive him.
Two of his daughters are Mrs. Win
Duncan of Lancaster and Mrs. Lou
Dietrich of Prairie du Chen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19

The Masonic fraternity of Cassville
and their wives, mothers, daughters
and sweethearts have organized an
Eastern Star lodge. Mr.. Geo. Budd
of this city was deputized to institute
the chapter which he did on last Tues
day evening. He was accompanied
and assisted by Mrs. Budd.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
Died in California Death of Mrs. Sampson
Weddings kennan's Lecture Other
liens.
Rathbones at FennImore.

delegation Of twenty-five knights
and Sisters from Lancaster under the
leadership Of Mrs c H. Basford, in
stituted new lodge of Rathbone Sis
tiers in Fennimore Tuesday evening.
The newly organized lodge begins
with promising outlook, having
over thirty charter members and sew
eral applications. Mrs. d. /. Parker
was chosen Most Excellent Chief
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
Announcement

We have purchased the restaurant.
business, stock and good will Of J. j.
Pendleton in Lancaster and will con-
tinue the business at the old stand.
We ask for share of the public
patronage and will ever strive 10
serve our patron, promptly and salts
factorily. CALLS a. ORION.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
settle un.

All persons indebted to me by ac-
count or notes due must settle on or
before January 1st, 1896. After that
date settlements will be made with
my attorney. Tom MCDONALD.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to Miss B. j. Schloesser will
confer favor by settling promptly as
she desires all accounts paid before
the close Of the year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19

The columns of the HERALD are
open to its patrons for the discussion
(within reasonable limits and in a
proper manneD of all sides of qnes-
tions of public interest. We we're
asked to publish the article signed
s.One of Them" in this issue and
cheerfully consented and viii as
cheerfully publish reply or an ar
gument on the other side.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
Congregational Church service.

There will be preaching in the Con-
gregational church in this city next
Sunday by Pres. James Chalmers of
Platteville
DIR Chalmers will preach at both
the morning and evening services.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
Barn to Rent

Herman Buchner has a good and
BAN to rent. Inquire at
his office
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
TWO SOCIETIES INSTITUTED.

RATHBoNg SISTERS AT FENNlMoRE-
EASTERN STARS ORDER AT cAssWLLE
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19

The choicest and most complete
line of fresh fruits in the city at j .
Nathan & Sons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19
Corps onicers.

The Nonlan's Relief Corps OF Lam
caster elected officers last Saturday.
The new officers:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19

The delegates chosen TO represent
the corps at Racine next summer were
Mesdames. Ward Pollock and Ida
Showalter: alternates. Mrs. Calvin.
Mrs. Clark and Mrs Rothschild.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19

souvenir spoons at J. H. Baldwins
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19

Had / the gift of genius
The gift of glowing pen.
would lift the sombre curtain
From the common life of men
And show behind ii sitting
Divinities in disguise:
nthe seeming ordinary
Blessings from highest skies.
I'd paint picture of beauty
Commencing to every one
That happiness lies in duty
That stretches from sun to sun
That the highest heaven of wisdom
Is alike near unto us all
And each of native methods
Must find 1t, If found at ali.
n d. =
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19

II. S. Rhodes carries large line OF
very choice parlor suites. couches
and fancy rockers and chairs every
thing in fact that can be asked for in
the furniture line.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19

On viewing our city by daylight one
would think it a model of sobriety
decorum; but under the electric lights
between II andl2 at night different
impression would be had Some who
are on the black list, and others who
should be on it. are then to be seen
struggling with ..iags'' of immense
proportion. The song "Oh, what a
difference in the morning." should be
changed for our city to ..Oh, what a
difference in the evening Mineral
Point Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19

The steam pump and stand pipe for
the waterworks system have arrived
and the work of putting them in po-
sition win proceed as rapidly as
possible.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-12-19

All persons knowing themselves in
debt to us viii please call and settle
before the lst of January. 1896. as all
book accounts will be put in the hands
of our attorney for collection after
that date. J. NATHAN x Sons.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
SUCCESSOR TO eREloENTHAL

Gov. Morrill, Has Named G. 8. Jobes, OF
Attica-Other Appointments.
TOPEKA, Kan, March 22.-Gov. Nor
rin yesterday afternoon announced the
following appointments: C.. S. Jobes.
Of Attica, Harper county. TO be bank
commissioner, to succeed John W.
Breidenthal; o. E. Sadler, of Butler
county, to be fish commissioner. to
succeed j. w. Wampler: John D.
Moore, of Lawrence, and J. c. John
SON, of Manhattan, to be members of
the board of pharmacy, to succeed
themselves.
Mr.. Jobes is banker at Attica. He
is well known throughout that sec
ton as a business man. hut his politi-
cal experience is limited. It was not
known by the general public that he
was a candidate. The politicians
figured it out that either Charles T.
johnson, of Oskaloosa, or Andy j.
Felt, of Atchison, would be appointed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
WARDEN CHASE SUSPENDED

Gov. Merrill Requests Him to Step Down
and Out Pending an Investigation.
TOPEKA. Kan. March 22.-Gov. Nor
rill has suspended Warden Seth Chase,
OF the penitentiary, pending an inves-
tigation. M. q. Markum, the deputy
warden, was instructed to take charge
Of the institution temporarily. Gov.
Morrill, thinks that Chase will step
down and out quietly and peace
ably, but those who have transacted
business with the warden look for
trouble. Capt. Joe Waters, Chase's at
torney, said that his client would re-
fuse to surrender. "When they at
tempt to suspend Chase" Waters said,
she will lock his doors and they never
will get him out of there except by
law"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
IRRIGATION PLANTS.

The Kansas State Board Has Finally Lo-
Gated Them by Districts.
TOPEKA, Kan, March 22.-The state
irrigation board was in session yester-
day. Commissioner Frost has selected
the location for the three plants in the
southwestern district, as follows: One
near the east line of Hamilton county,
one near Ulysses in Grant county and
one near Cimarron in Gray county. Com
missioner Sutton has selected Oakley
for one plant, and will place the other
in Scott and Greeley county. Com
missioner Tomblin will esta blish one
plant at Goodland and another near
Almena, Norton county. Commits
sioner Frost expects to use wind power
to pump water. Commissioner Tom b.
lin will try gasoline engines.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
FEAR OF A LYNCHING.
A Mob of COIored Men Threaten Two Mel
In the Wichita Jail.

A Mob of CoIored Men Threaten Two Men
In the Wichita Jail.
WICHITA, Kan, March 26.-The chief
of police was notified last night of the
organization of mob of $50 colored
men in this city to storm the city
prison and kill the two white men in
their cells who have been sus-
pected of being the men who
assaulted Mrs. Dacey House, a
colored woman, Saturday night.
The plan was to shoot the white
men through the bars. after gaining
entrance to the building. The city
building guard was Immediately
strengthened to resist any attack that
might be made. The colored people
are terribly excited over the affair.
Trouble is feared.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

The future OF the democratic
party is all right. All it has to do Is
to watch the indicator and not get gay.
= Albany Argus
-Ex-Czar Reed made himself Q
vivid reminder of small potatoes when
he refused to join in the vote of thanks
which the house gave to Speaker Crisp
Detroit Free Press.
Mr.. Reed will probably perceive
that there were a great many persons
ready and anxious to contribute to a
continuous turmoil in the next con-
gress.-W Washington Post.
There is very little to be said in
favor of the Fifty-third congress, but
as compared with that over which Mr..
Thomas b. Reed presided it had virtues
too numerous to mention.-Kansas City
Times.
The campaign between Messrs
Reed and Mckinley is picking up lit
tie. The governor has come out boldly
and said that he always regarded
Speaker Crisp as an impartial presiding
officer.-Louisville Courier-Journal
notwithstanding the fact that
the repu blicans of the house proposed
and voted almost unanimously for the
resolution thanking Speaker Crisp for
OF three republicans who refused to
vote for it. Hon. Thomas b. always
was known to be big man-physical-
ly.-St. Louis Republic.
The sugar trust is all right, ap-
parently, as it declared three per
cent quarterly dividend the other day.
But if the republican senator's hadn't
joined in a solid body to prevent the
repeal OF the differential duty on sugar
the condition of the trust wouldn't
have been SO satisfactory. The repub-
lican party is the great friend OF
monOpoly.-KansasC City Times.
From one point of view it is not
to be regretted that republican VIC
tories, due to democratic apathy, are
so general What the country needs Is
a first-class object lesson in republican
misgovernment and insincerity, and
the more republicans temporarily in
Office the more general and effective
the lesson, and the surer and more
certain the reaction--Albany Argus
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
Petition for hrattox's Pardon.

TOPEKA, Kan, March 26.-President
Cleveland will shortly be asked to par
don Clyde Mattox, the murderer Mat.
tox will be hanged by order of the fed
eral court unless his excellency inter
feres. The date for the execution has
not been fixed, but it will be so soon as
the decree from the United States SUI
preme court, sustaining the tribunal
below, be entered here. The petition
is in circulation by the friends OF Mat
tox. It is voluminous document.
While Mattox's friends ask for par.
don, they hardly expect more than a
communication of sentence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
LUTHERAN DELEGATES.

Those Selected by the Augustana Synod to
Attend the Chicago Meeting.
SALINA, Kan, March 22.-Before adj
journment the Augustana synod de-
cided to hold the annual meeting next
year at Round Rock, Tex, beginning
March 25. The president in his re-
port suggested a number of changes
to the synod which viii be elected.
The delegates elected to represent the
conference at the meeting of the synod
at Chicago in June are: DIR. Carl A.
Swenson, Revs. J.. E. F1oren, j. A.
Brandelle, L. A. Edman, 6. Berglund,
Hon. G. j. Stromquist, N. o. Carlson,
o. w. Lonquist,J. Walman and J. Sam
uelson. The president belongs ex
oficio. Alternates were also elected.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
Minor State News,

The jury in the noted Hillman case,
recently tried at Topeka, failed to
agree.
The governor has appointed the leg.
istative commission to investigate the
charges against Warden Chase, of the
penitentiary.
Land Commissioner Lamoreoux has
notified Custodian Fox to permit nc
persons to settle on the Fort Hays mill
tary reservation.
Gov. Morrill, has named John Seaton,
of Atchison; Sol. Miller, of Troy, and
Michael Heery. of Topeka, members OF
the state board Of public works.
About forty Kansas banks had funds
in the Kansas City national bank
which recently suspended. the gross
sum, however, was only about $50. GOO.
In the United States court at Wichi-
ia, Judge Williams. after hearing the
governments testimony in the crimi
nal action against officials of the
7utchison national bank, threw the
e out of court
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
Kansas City's First Woman Lawyer.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 22.-MrA
Mary D. Lawrence is the first woman
to apply for license to practice law
at the Jackson county bar. She fled a
formal application yesterday after
noon in the Office of Circuit Clerk
Stonestreet stating that she was more
than 81 years old, was of good moral
character and desired to be one of the
law students who will be examined in
April by the regular committee of the
Bar association
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
Reward for Heroisu,.

TOPEKA, Kan, March 22.-Miss Fan
ME Nesbitt, night operator at the
Union Pacific station in North Topeka,
was presented with gold medal by
her fellow operators on the road for
the heroism she displayed at Bonner
Springs when a robber attempted to
raid her Office. Miss Nesbitt stood the
robber off with a revolver and saved
express packages containing 81. 200 in
cash
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
WAIT AFTER HIS ACcUsER.
He Alleges That the Man Who Preferred
Charges Against Him Is q Fugitive.

He Alleges That the Man Who Preferred
Charges Against Him Is a Fugitive.
Topeka, Kan, March gov. s. Wait,
whose conduct as a member of the
state board of charities is to be in
vestigated, has addressed letter to
Gov. Morrill,, charging that Charles
r. Young, who preferred the accu-
sations against him, is a fugitive
from justice; that he ran away
from Concordia to escape arrest for
violation of a state law. Wait also
questions the right of the governor,
the acknowledgement and the speak
er of the house to appoint committee
to investigate him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
a BULLET IN HIS BRAIN.
Edward Campbell, OF Wichita. Kan, Act
Upon the Advice OF His Girl.

EDWARD CaHnpDeII, or WECnICa, Ham, ACCS
Upon the Advice OF His Girl.
WICHITA, Kan, March 22.-Edward
Campbell, the 21-year-old son Of one of
the oldest settlers of this city, called
on his sweetheart and during their
conversation the subject of suicide
came up. She expressed the idea that
the best way to commit suicide was to
put a bullet in the brain. At 6
o'clock yesterday morning, after being
up an hour, he went to his room and
fred shot into his head, dying in
stantly. He was respondent because
he could not obtain position.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
To Force PAYMENT of Bonds.

TOPEKA, Kan, March 22.-The state
board of school fund commissioners
has called upon State Treasurer Ather-
ton for a list of the bonds upon which
interest is in default and of the ma.
tured bonds unpaid. The board in
tends to at once commence action in
the courts to force payment.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
The sultan Getting Bold.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, March 26.-The sui
tan has ordered that the sale or exhibit
ton of portraits of Mr.. Gladstone or
Prof. Brice, president of the British
board of trade, be prohibited in Con-
sta1tinopie. Copies which have been
sent to the Armenian clergy have been
seized as coming under the classical
ton of ''seditious literature"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
hTaj.-Gen. DanieIs Resieus.

TOPEKA. Kan, March %. -Ex-Lieut.-
Gov. Percy Daniels has rendered his
resignation as major-general OF the
Kansas national guard to Gov. Morrill,.
It will be accepted as soon as the gov
ernor can decide upon somebody to take
his place. Col. J. w. T. Hughes has
been mentioned for the position
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
Teeth Knocked Out by a PistoI BulIat.

PIrTsBURG, Kan, March 26.-Careless
handling of revolver by some young
men last night resulted in its dis
charge, the ball striking a man named
Burns in the mouth. knocking his teeth
out and lodging under his ear. It is
reported that the shooting was not &C
cidental. and the matter is being in.
vestigaSed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
Appellate Clerks Appointed.

The judges of the southern depart
ment of the appellate court recently
appointed Victor Murdoch. of Wichita,
clerk for the central, and T. j. Petit
john, of Hugoton, clerk of the Western
division.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-03-28
A Hello War,

A telephone rate war has been in
eugurated at Topeka, the Bell COM
pany reducing it's rates to $24 for bust
ness houses and $1s for residences.
Heretofore they have been $50 for bust
ness houses and $50 for residences
Competitor did it.