Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-23
Beetown.

AS have not sent up anything since the
9TH IL might not be out of place to say that.
without entering into particulars. the day
passed off satisfactorily. the speeches be
ing good, also the music and everything
united to make up pleasant holiday.
The pieces played by the band were well
executed their notes being indeed silvery
and sweet as was rather the case with the
leading Grafton of the day. Hon c. H. Bax-
ter gave us one Of his terse patriotic speech
es. as also did Rob Hoskins. Bloomington's
rising orator. And ever one appeared to
enjoy the day and go home well pleased.
To avoid unnecessary noise. and expense
for powder. the last gun of our battery was
burst on the night of the srd but fortunately
no one was injured, ana the little field piece
that had 50 long done this and neighboring
towns patriotic service. now lies scattered
in many fragments within a radius of half a
mile around the village.
Some fences political were being repaired
on that holiday and some quiet election
ering done. But since then we have been
favored with visits from many seekers after
ONCE those from Platte County being the
most numerous. To name them all would
make too long list but they all appeared
to be competent men ana well qualified for
Republicans: the Denis, and Pops. are not
yet in evidence. but they viii be here all the
same.
Your correspondent would only express
a preference in two eases. he would like to
see Senator Baxter nominated as he has
made a good clean record and has well
earned the customary second term And
that other Charley" Supt Nye; he has
done good faithful work in our schools as
their Improvement evidences. and when
such man is found for this once in partic-
ular rotation In oftice should be ignored
and the good workman continued in his
place as long as he can be induced To remain
To mention Charley Harpers services
would be surperfuous; he has left his mark
tor all time upon the schools ct Grant
County. no man ever done better work for
the time he held the office than Mr. Need
ham. but he was on the wrong side OF poll
tics TO retain the position which was to be
regretted but his mantle has fallen on
worthy shoulders SoIet him remain at his
post, as we can not afford to relegate any
good man TO the ranks this year OF all others
Al caucus TO elect delegates To the Coun-
" Convention at Lancaster next Thursday
party of preference for governor showed
that Bob La Toilette was the unanimous
choice of the delegation
Rtner stephens leaves today for st Louis
As delegate 10 the Popuiist Convention.
He will GONE home stronger than ever in
his faith iii Tree silver and ready to give a
reason To every man for his belief in the
silver panacea for all our present anan cial
ills.
And there viii be on July 3Ist at Calloway's
Grove, grand free for an debate on the
silver question Rit Stephens In the anlrm-
alive and Levi Showalter opposing opening
the debate Then the neld is open for an
who wish 10 take a hand. II is hoped ana
expected that both sides will he fully and
ably represented on that day ~ cordial
invitation is extended 10 alt Ana that is
enough OF politics or policies as my friend
the q c. putt
Rain is much needed for pastures and pc
tatoes at this present writing Grain har-
vest is about completed and the steam
thrcsher viii begin work In this ueighhor-
hood next Wednesday Rye is 4 fair crop;
oats are seriously damaged by the rust; po-
tatoes by the drought aud pastures are look
ing brown again. But King corn is Just
booming. Merchant + NJ Ronham ha,
moved into the spacious store room now
owned by John Mankle
John Bishop has re-papered and newly
fitted up his temperance saloon and I.
ID Nc Connel continues in business At tn,
old stand under a no-license nag.
The dramatic club built sidewalks as long
as their money lasted supposing the prop
erty holders of the village should eomplet,
the improvement by building walks in iron
of their own lots.
"a party Of picnickers from Bloomington 81
the morning train and spent pleasant ia,
by the cool waters and under the shad'
elms of Galloway 5 Grove. There Is no NOR
pleasant or convenient place Tor picnic par
ties in the county