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The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
rnn wonLD.s kAnLIEsr POTATO.

rnl WoRIDrs EARI.IEsf P0rAr0
That's Halssr's Earliest. ut for use In
- days. Salssr's new late tomato,
Champion Of the World. il pronounced
the heaviest yielder in the world. and
We challenge you to produce Its equal!
10 acres to salzer's Earliest Potatoes
yield 1000 bushels. sold In June at $1.0o
. bushel--$4000. That pays. A word
to the wise. etc.
Nov ~ you VIII sat this sat eaA essA
It with 10c postage you Will get. nee.
10 packages grains and grasses. In
cluding Teosintc. LAthyrus. Sand
yetch, Giant spurry. Giant Glover etc.
and our mammoth reed catalogue. w.n.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

A peculiar fact in respect to pc
troleum is the difference Of conditions
under which that oil occurs In Rus
sia and America. In the former 1t II
found in strata Of the tertiary period,
usually Q formation resembling Z
auckland and at depths Of only few
hundred feet-in this country 1t oc-
ours 1t great depths in the older COM
pact sandstones and limestones Of the
Carboniferous. Devonian. and Siluriaz
periods. The oil of Russia consists oi
. class Of hydrocarbons known n
napthenes, belonging to the benzine
groups, while American oil is mainly
composed Of paranine: it is to this diff
ference that the great variation b.
tween the products from these oils ID
due. for, while American oil yields q
very large proportion. say about 70 PEI
cent. Of Illuminating oil exactly suit
cd for combustion In ordinary lamps
The Russian oil produces far less ci
such oil and . larger proportion Of
high-class lubricatins oil.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
Tn. Pop. Vast. to NJ a..,.,

London. Jan. 1.-THE Rome CORE
spOndent TO the Chronicle says:
''The pope, through Cardinal Satoili.
has made semi-oificinl proposal to
President Cleveland to arbitrate tn,
Venezuelan question
The pope was much hurt by Eng
lands refusal last year. when yenczlc-
Ia proposed the pope rs arbitrator. 1t
Ii believed that his holiness has now
instructed Cardinal Vaughan to sound
the British government on the subject
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Cooperative stores are making head
way in France as well as in England.
The value Of sales Of the 306 societies
IN France IL over SIS .000. 900 year, and
the total number Of members is about
800 900. In addition to these societies
In France are the farmers syndicates.
in which about 900, 900 persons are con-
csrnsd. The syndicates buy fertilizers
and other chemicals for vine culture.
maintain laboratories for the analy-
sis Of soils, publish monthly price lists
and perform other services for the gen.
eral benefit.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
W. &. T. U. Convention.

Chicago. Jan. ia decision has
just been reached as to the place OF
meeting of the National convention OF
the W. c. T. Z. Invitations were re.
ce'ved from Seattle. Portland. Oregon
Portland, Maine; Kansas City. IIo.
Angeles. San Francisco, Chattanooga
and Nashville.
San Francisco was chosen, and Octo-
ber. 1896 is the time. Mrs. b. Sturtc-
want Of San Jose. the president cf
Northern California. will be the host
ess Of the convention.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
Ex~ta's Exp.t,it,ou,

New York, Jan. 16.-A dispatch from
Panama, Colombia, to the Herald.
says:
3: Is reported here that the Barclay
Golden. having on board Antonio Ea
eta's expedition. has left Punta Are
mas, sailing in the direction of Panama.
The Herald's correspondent in Sar.
Salvador reports that the president has
appointed d. Z. Rafael Lopez minister
to Mexico.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
E.s.p.a c..vs.. n...,..r.A.

Laramie. wyo., Jan. 19-word has
been received from Boise. Idaho. by
the authorities that Thomas Morri-
son. the convict who tunneled out of
the state penitentiary here last May.
has been captured At that place. Nor
rison was cent up about three years
ago To serve twenty-five yearx for the
killing Of Jumbo" Peterson over a
game OF cards at Carbon.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
I.dliaas Arrested

Pocatello, Idaho. Jan. 20.-Jim Bal.
lard. the Bannock chief. and several
Of the tribe, who made an Intellectual
attempt to remove Indian Agent Te-
ter by force at Rose Fork on saturdsy V
last. have been placed under arrest by
the United States marshal. and they
will have an examination before the
United States court at the latter place
on the 9th Inst.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

A good citizen does not care II there
10 policeman on every corner. while
the thief fears every bush an officer"
The former sees the shield on his
breast; the latter the club in his hand
30, to the righteous. God is a sun and
a shield; to the ungodly he is "a con-
suming fire." The former hopes for
heaven; the latter fears the bottomlees
Dit.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
r..rssi se.ssss,s..

Boston. jan. 1s.-In letter just re
ceived. the Rev. H. n. Barnum. d. D.,
of Harpoot, Eastern Turkey, says thai
reports have been secured from 1T
villages In the vicinity Of Harpoot
Those villages contained 5,4OO Chris
tian houses. OF this number 7.064
have been burned and 15.4S4 persooa
are reported killed. DIR. Barnum adds
The reality. fear. will prove to b<
much greater"
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
The 0rsssy Robbery.

Colorado Springs, Colo. Jan. 1o.-
In the District court this afternoon
Bob Smith, the driver Of the Wells
EtAssse expEeessv WAGON Which vas
from Grassy to Cripple Greek, plead
ed guilty to conspiracy in the robbery
and was sentenced to six years In the
penitentiary.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Worth noting-the assertion of the
English trade journals that in case of
q brief war between this country and
England. the only effect on the grain
trade would be increased prices.
Against shortness Of supply England
would expect to be protected by heavy
shipments from Russia and India. II
the war were prolonged the difnculties
about supply would be greater.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Congressman Woodman insists upon
hanging his hat and overcoat on the
screen behind his seat in the house
The astute member from Chicago hasn't
knocked about in that city for twenty
nsaFes 1ifb dJuE.nn> that he who
sight is apt to hnd them in pawn
shop.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

A New York paper. referring to the
recent Ahlwardt episode. says: This
egg business ought to be stopped"
Well, Ahlwardt Is doing his full share;
he succeeded In stopping three of them
the other night.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

There appears to be disposition on
the part Of the czar to pat us on the
back and say Bully Boy" from
which we infer that he would like to
have England's attention distracted fer
Q few minutes.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
Ia NEW DECLARATION.
MONROE DOCTRINE cnzAr-
FiRMED.

Hsessss Relations Cennstsse of t:.e s~n-
ate ssh0its = Resolution Which hns
Ne UsesFtain sound-it VII Protect
Csha. vsse.a-la Aad th- isthnaus .f
RaaAAA.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
,,n n.nx Il bic. J., r. n,

New York. Jan. IA special to the
Herald from Linn. Peru. says:
The mayor of san Miguel seized and
caused to be burned in the public
square OF the city all the bibles and
the stock OF the local agent OF the
American Bible society.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

In Ypsilanti a widower married
widow and on the same day the widow
er's son married the widows daughter
It is evident that they do not intend
to have the third generation spoiled
by a superabundance Of doting grand
parents.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

william Watson, Lewis Morris and
Alfred Austin have al been considered
by Queen Victoria ~ candidates fol
Ghs laureateship. II she had moi
seopped when she fixed her choice on
Auetiu TIE chances are that eventually
shs would have pitched upon . poet
for The position-
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Senator Teller may be credited with
the Introduction into political jargon oi
. phrase which will go far. But no one
likes to be called Underwater
waiter"
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Mile. Yvette Guilbert's visit can have
no demoralIzing effect on persons who
do not understand French and care
fully refrain from attending her per-
formance.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

A woman. Miss Emma Whitney OF
Cleveland, who was recording clerk OF
tie Ohio Legislature last year. Will
likely be reelected.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Erastus Wiman is beginning The
world again. and It Is safe to say that
he will not allow himself to be Dun W
again.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

II anything serious troubling Kaiser
Wilhelm Of Germany? No arrests for
lsse-majeste have been reported for
period Of fully a week.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

To the people who fnd themselves
conf Used by diplomatic terms we Will
say that the Monroe doctrine means;
Skinny on your own side"
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

Csaesrning Russta's alleged Offer to
furnisA - with all the millions Of gold
~ ny nesA. It u unkind to recall thu
fnes that . Ssw years ago Ne were sead-
- shipseaAs Il DFovisaees to tie Tan
0no-serSehsa sab3se4s Il ths CsR.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
N.vfouna,.nd Coal Discovery.

large coal area, twelve miles long By six
broad, has been discovered on the new line
Of railway to the west coast Of Newfoundland.
seam alone, which Is four feet wide, contains
II, 10000 tons of excellent camel coal. Blk
other seams have not yet been traced. The
Immensely enhances the value Of the railway
and brightens the prospects Of the colony.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
COLORADO.
MlHKK

a Kentucky Judge nearly died from
hiccoughs 4 short time ago. Thus II
70 seen that even mint has its thorns
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

In ~BB2sld sS afsxSer .Ren be fSatee q &
ahoat. Americans will mass in solid
columns behind when the bugle sounds.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25
In oldsn Times

People overlooked the importance u
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisasd with transient action; but now
that II i generally known that Syrup Of
Figs win permanently cure habitual con-
vtipation, well-informed people will not buy
pther laxatives, which act for time, but
finally inturs the system.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

An Italian vendetta Ia making ser,e0
trouble at wilkesbarre, Pespsylvanas.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

You can generally tell friend by the ci-
gars he gives you.
The Meeker herald., 1896-01-25

The state land board has agreed to
the application of the Beaver Brook
Water company. which some time ago
purchased about 1000 acres of state
land in Fremont county, to have the
state take back that part Of the prop
erty remaining unpaid for up to date.
and allow the company to retain what
It had paid for. Mrs. Peavey and Ap-
praIser Fine reported to the board a
HIan of divhion Of the land. 1t appears
that about 10 per cent. of the original
purchase price of the tract has been
paid over by the Beaver Brook COM
pany. The proposition submitted was
that land to the value Of that amount.
based on the original purchase price per
acre. should be given to the company.
the state to reassume Its title to the re-
ion will be made on this basis.
Delta county Is to have = new court
house.
Under instructions from the state
board Of construction. State Engineer
sumner has drawn up specifications foi
the Strengthening and widening of VIII
low creek. which runs through Creede
rather tortuously. flooding the district
regularly In the freshet season. Last
winter an appropriation Of 5000 was
made by the Legislature to do the work.
Engineer Summers specifications pro-
vide that the reformed creek shall run
straight, be four feet deep. eighteen feet
wide and cribbed on both sides with
logs for three e-Quarters OF q mile. Bids
on the contract are being advertised for.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10

Some of the free coinage men still
say that all they want is 10 restore
the conditions that existed prior to
1873 In 1878 the total worlds pro-
ducticn of silver was 61000.0o0 ounces
and the silver in a dollar was worth
S104 in gold. Last year the worlds
product Of silver was 10000 600 ounces
and the silver in a dollar was worth
only 80 40 cents. viii the silver
miners restore the production Of 1873
as tile first step toward restoring the
condltions9"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10
A. p. sHFLDoN
Purchasing Power of Cheap Money.

Maj. Sanders, of Louisville who served
in the confederate army. recalls that in
January, 1865, he tried to buy hand
kerchief in Meridian. Miss, but found
he could not afford it, the price lin con-
federate money! having been $500, and
as a compromise he bought paper coll
lar for S125. With gentlemen TO whom
collars and handkerchiefs are super
fully such object lessons from the past
will have very little weight. The marvel
is that the imitation craze should have
got such hold upon the people of the
south, where the bitter experience with
confederate money should have lasted
for the present generation at least
Philadelphia Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10
LEGAL NOTICES
UKREDEEMED LANDS.
Notice For Tax Deed.
OFFICIALLY
OFFIci. OF TIE COUNTY CLERK. !
LANCASTER, Grant CO., Wis. Z
Juiy is 1874

LANCASTER Loss " - Z
July is, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the following
described lands and village and CITY lois IN
the County of Grant and state OF Wisconsin
were sold by the treasurer OF said county on
the 10Th day OF May, 1894. for the delinquent
taxes of 1873: the amount set opposite 70
each tract of land. village or city lot IS the
amount Of tax interest and charges due
thereon. computed 10 the last day OF re-
Now. therefore. unless the taxes and
charges are paid on the following described
tracts Of land, village and city lots on or be-
fore the
SIXTEENTH DAY OF MAY, 1897,
the same will be conveyed by tax deed TO
the purchasers according TO the provisions
of law.
Authorizations: east, ne northeast. Sc
southeast, west, NV north sw south
west, n north, south. com commencing.
beg beginning run running &C acre. blk
block. fl feet, ks links, chs chains, add addi-
ton, pit part adj adjoining, ctg containing
ex except, und undivided. cor corner, frac
fractional, bd bounded, tn thence, sec SEC
ton.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10

g. UAIMoNS
- oircuit court Crawford county.
Stella Glover, Plaintiff
w
Ja1nes Glover. Defendant !
The State al Wisconsin. to the said de-
PENDANT.
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after service Of this
summons, exclusive of the day Of service
and defend the aaove entitled action III the
court aforesaid; ana III ca Sc Of Your failure
to DO. Judgment VIII he rendered against
You according 10 the demand OF the COM
paint WA, II. & .. =. EVANS
Plaintiff Attorneys
Z. Q. Address. Prairie du Cnien. Crawford
County. Wis. 3Uw6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10
Towns. 80 s Wvalnsinc
JOHN EPLETT County cler
: srArE-JoHN METcALF, Deceased

e sTATK-JoHN METCALF, Deceased
L.
State of Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
County--In Probate
Nosiee is hereby given. that al the special term
OF the County Court. 10 be held IN and for said
County. at the Court House in the City of Lao
caster, in said County, the 3rd Tuesday of
Sept, A. D 1896. being the 18th day Of Sept 1896.
st the hour Of one O'Clock IN the afternoon. the
following matter will be heard and considered:
The apple afiop of Jane Metcalf a. soie executrix
Of the last will and testament OF said John MeIcalf
deceased. late OF Glen Haven. 10 said county for
the allowance ofher fnsl account and for al or
der assigning the residue Of said estate.
By order Of the Court
T. A BURR,
Register IN Probate
Dated Aug. "a. 1896 2sw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10

He-They tell me Miss Waning is de-
termined to take the veil.
Shelves. She viii put in one more
year trying TO make il the bridal veil
and in case of failure she viii get her
TO nunnery.-Detroit Free Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10

Slydig = Miss Footlites reputation
and complexion are very much alike.
Flyrig-Meaning they are both bril-
Hant2
Siydig Meaning they we-, both
made With FdfT N. II. Herald
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10
The Question Of the uour.

Rounly- What are You and your fam
lily going to DO this summer?
Townly-I don't know yet but it will
have to be something that will make
our neighbors think we have had bet
ter time than they've had-Truth
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10

y like the old old-fashioned songs. :"
remarked the man with q bored look
and an ungenial squirt
why is that?"
Nobody sings them. Washington
Star.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10
- STATE JANE ATKINSON, deceased

State Of Wisconsin, County Court. Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at the regular
term of the county court. to be held il and
for said county at the court house in the
city of Lancaster in said county on the lst
Tuesday Of October. 1896. being the 9th day
OF October, 1896. at the hour OF one O'Clock in
heard and considered.
The application OF T. J. Law to admit
to probate the last will and testament IF
Jane Atkinson. late OF the town Of Hazel
Green In said Grant county deceased
BY order OF the court
GEO. ID. CARTER
County Judge
Dated Sept L 1896. BINS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10
. STATE, WILLIAM JACKSON, deceased.

= STATE, WILLIAM JACKSON, deceased.
State Of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County--In Probate.
Notice is hereby given. that at the general
term Of county court. to be held in and for
said county, at the court house in the CITY of
Lancaster, in said county, on the frstTuesday
of Oct. A. ID. 1896. being the 9th day of Oct.
1886, at the hour of one O'Clock in the after
noon the following matter will be heard
and considered.
the application Of Arthur T. Jackson and
Albert II. jackson as executors of the last
will and testament of William jackson. de-
ceased, late Of Hazel Green. in said county.
for the allowance of their final account and
the assignment of the residue of the estate
Of said deceased. in pursuance of the terms
OF the will of said deceased
BY order of the Court
II. A. BURR
Register in Probate.
Dated Aug. IS. 1896 2sw3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10
An Honest Soul.

Mister, please gimme a dime"
"What--poor man-are you entirely
out of poellct?'
"Naw-I've got dead loads Of poclet,
hut hain't got no cash. Detroit Free
Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10
cents per pound

Steers weighing 1000
pounds or over, fine
and fat .................6 cents per pound
Heifers weighing 600
pounds or over. fine AND
rat ..........: ............ cents per pound
Sheep, fat and heavy.....5 cents per pound
Lambs, fat and heavy .Tl5cents per pound
Veals. fine and fat..... cents per Mound
Pigs weighing 100 to 15G
pounds .............. .5lacents per mound
Best Holstein milk cows. $50 per head
40. creamery butter. rs cents per pound
Fine factory cheese. 10 cents per pound
These dollars contain more pure silver
than the United States dollar
GThose who deliver stock in droves
should bring an extra horse to draw home
their money.
Dated August !. A 3. SHELDON
Mr.. Sheldon is able to do what he
promises to do. He is giving the farm
ers Of Chautauqua the benefit of the in
flated prices which the advocates of a
so cent dollar desire and is doing it
without asking the United States gov
eminent TO become a repudiator and a
swindler.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10
A VAST NEW EMPIRE,
In Southwestern Arkansas Just Open
ed To Settlement
By the Building of the New
Road-The Kansas City
Pittsburg and Gulf-The
Port Arthur Route.
N.ya, TIE NEW !!l? N POLK COUNTY
To Become the Center of a
Large and Important Trade
Territory.

The Kansas City, Pittsburg &Culf Railroad
the Port Arthur Ronte-wiN con plete its
line - Polk county Arkansas Iabout Aug Is
This Will open up one OF the newest ana best
portions OF Southwestern Arkansas to settle
ment. This country has been without rail
roads and Is very sparcely settled, there be-
ing in this section Of the state nearly 1000
$50 acres OF the very finest kind Of govern
ment land for homestead entry and millions
more Of magnificent fruit growi z farming
mineral and heavily tinbered lands can be
purchased at from - 10 $40 per acre This
y nigh, rolling, well-watered. heavily
umbered, healthy country with an excellent
summer ana wiz -er climate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10
Big Prices for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The Chautauqua News. of Sherman,
\. Y, contains in its latest number an
advertisement which we copy free of
charge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10
WAR PRICES.

In order to assist those who believe ir
the white metal'I Will pay the followint
given for live stock and produce delivered
at Sherman:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10
Town ,. Range g Potosl.

Lot less &C
exc rig b of
way ..-.... Sd Bannelus.++-- -
Sw54 Of mex "a -.-----.4 -
Town s. Range 8. Potosi.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10

4DR Lawrence 4 As
LPrnnerl Town 8. Range 3.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-09-10

Parkers Add to CITY u Boscobel, Town
Range s.
Lot 7.es....,. p a Ailan...... : W
Los II and u - Unknown.-.. 80
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-19
THE SCRAP BOOK.


How to Dress a Cows Hide.-After hav-
ing cut off the useless parts. and soft
ened the skin by soaking, remove the fatty
matter from the inside and soak in warm
water for an hour. Next, mix equal paris
of borax, saltpeter and giauber salts (sul-
phate of soda) in the proportion of abou.
half an ounce of each to each skin, with
sufficient water to make a thin paste;
spread this with brush over the inside
of the skin, applying more on the thicker
parts than on the thinner; double the skin
together, flesh side inward and place II
in a cool place. After standing twenty
four hours, wash the skin clean, and ap-
ply in the same manner as before a mix
ture Of one ounce sal soda, half an ounce
borax and two ounces hard white soap
melted slowly together without being az
lowed to boil; fold together again and PUT
away in a warm place for twenty-four
hours. After this, dissolve four ounces OF
alum, eight ounces salt and two ounces
saleratus, in sufficient hot rain water 10
saturate the skin, when cool enough not
to scald the hands, soak the skin in It for
twelve hours; then wiring out and hang IL
up to dry When dry repeat the soaking
and drying two or three times till the
skin is sufficiently soft. Lastly, smooth
the inside with fine sandpaper and pumics
stone.-Shoe and Leather Reporter.
Plums and Peaches.-Plums do best on
heavy soil, while peach trees, as every
grower knows, require a sandy or light
soil, provided 1t is kept well supplied Wi.h
potash. The seeds both Of plum and peach
are very large in proportion to the outer
covering, which is eatable, and consists
very largely of water. II is the maturing
of the seeds that requires the largest
amount of mineral manures, especially
potash. Heavy soils always contain more
potash than sandy soils do. Clay has
always a large proportion Of potash,
while sandstone, from which sandy soils
are mostly decomposed, has none. Yet
the potash In clay is often hard to get at
because 1t is locked in clods which plant
roots cannot penetrate. For this reason
ashes are often beneficial to clay soils
which on analysis show a sufIiciency or
potash. On sandy soils also, the potash
soon becomes insouble by uniting wien
the sand, forming silicate Of potash.
Hence manuring with potash on sandy
soils, either for fruit or any other crop,