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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-11
His Opportunity.

"Mean Why, he's the meanest man
that ever lived!"
What has he been doing?"
"He has made collection of all the
presents that his wife has made him in
The course of their married life-dress-
inggowns, embroidered suspenders.
shaving sets, slippers, neckties and hat
bands"
And them"
"Why, ever since she has PUT on
boomers he has been giving them back
toherasanniversary presents on the an
niversary of everything connected with
their married life. In that time he
hasn't bought her single thing that
pertains to femininity Chicago Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-11
CARVED HIS OWN COFFIN.
An English Craftsman Puts His Art to a
Strange Use.

A coffin yarn from England is this.
from a Nottingham paper: The hobby
OF an old gentleman. who has just de-
parted thus lie in Duddiestone, was
wood carving. Being Of independent
means he was able to devote his time
To the craft and become u very artistic
craftsman. After filing his house with
hand-carved furniture he turned his at
tenton to the carving Of an oaten
aoilin, to contain his remains. over
the richly-carved panels he spent much
loving care. III this coffin dc luxe lac
was buried recently, and in accordance
with minute instructions in his last will
and testament, was followed to the
grave by one mourner only-a young
man to whom he had left the bulk of
bis property. Ignoring all Of MS reia-
tives. The coffin was conveyed to the
churchyard in the old gentleman's pri-
yate vehicle. drawn by his favorite
pony"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-11
Ertrarnrant - ,Enr.l.ln-

he most 81 -avagant instance Of lit
erary relic worship on record e said to
BE that IF well-lnown Enelishman,
who constantly wearn il q small locket
attached to chain around the neck
PORTION - The charred skull. 81 Shelley
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-06-11
LANCASTER
STEAM
lAUNDR :,
GEO. ANGUS, Prop.

Is now prepared to do all kinds
of work on eight hours notice.
Work received in the morning will
be delivered in the evening ii re
quired, except on Monday and
Saturday.
Bring your Lace Curtains, Ladies
Shirt Waists, and all articles de-
sired, and he will guarantee per-
feet satisfaction. Prices reasonable.
All inquiries cheerfully answered.
Call and look over mis- laundry,
ladies as well as gents He will
be pleased to see you i2yI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
1857, when the present office building
was completed and occupied.

Very few people are aware that once
upon time this town OF ours was In
danger of being split into two separate
towns, with the river as q dividing liue.
1t was away back In 1858 that this danger
presented itself. The people on the west
side of the river began to feel that they
were "some pumpkins" They had lO2
houses and a total of about 300 inhabi-
tants in that section ana were enj oy ing
what would now be called boom. Filled
with an idea of their own importance
they went to the General Assembly with
petition that their section be set off
from the rest of Providence and estap-
lished as a separate town with the name
OF Westminster. 1t is possible that had
1t not been for the jealousy OF Providence
entertained by the towns to the south
ward the scheme might have worked.
The people In the south part OF the State
did not look kindly upon the growing
wealth and importance of Providence
and they did not want to create another
town which might be equally prosper
Gus and vigorous. Thus yielding to their
feelings they killed the separation
scheme and preserved the then Greater
Providence. The separatists got some
satisfaction out of the movement, how
ever, for the name OF Back street was
changed to Westminster, a designation
which tnat thoroug hfare has ever since
rafaiuad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
Denies the Charges.

MIX Inspector Charles A. Potter has
received the congratulations OF a number
of friends on his reelection by the Board
q Aldermen. In conversation with a
News representative ne pronounced the
charges made by Alderman McCasthy to
be- false in every particular and made out
OF the whole cloth. This was all Mr..
Potter would say at present bot he init.
mated that he was considering the maxi
ing of fuller and mere particular reply
to the unwsrranted charges against his
administration Of the Office OF milk in.
spector.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
THE POUNDING EXPLAINED.
A New Elevator Is Being Put In The
Wheaton & Anthony Building.

WuSdtOu q hu'uVuy DuuuiuSs
The doorways OF the Wheaton & An
tbony building, n and 73 Westmin inster
street, are filled with curiosity seekers
from early morn until night, attracted
there by heavy humping noise. Few
of those who stop go away any wiser.
The explanation OF the noise is to be
found.in the fact that gang OF workmen
are engaged in putting in an elevator
shaft and the japitor, Bernard Trsinor,
10 busy most of the time answering ques-
tions in relation to the machine used.
Yesterday afternoon two rather smart
looking men stood in the doorway and
one told the other that large pieces of
iron were Deing driven down 10 support
the building as II was unsafe.
At the far end nj the building a small
regiment OF masons are at work laying
the foundation for tho largest vault In the
State and with one or two exceptions the
largest in New England, for the build
ing, when the alterations are completed,
will be occupied by the Manufacturers
National bank.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
Taxpayers Fear an Accident.

Some OF the taxpayers OF Cranston and
ali who have TO drive through Cranston
street at night, are not pleased with the
idea OF ppuinE out tho gas lights along
that part Of the street that Is torn up. 1t
Is tue custom OF the authorities Of the
town not to have TIE gas lamps ligh d
when there is moon, and Just st present
the trees shut out most OF the moon
light. 1he street being in n broken con-
dition the darkness makes II almost i'm
possible for ierson to drive horse over
ne streets The taxpayer. fear that
some one will be injured and sue the
town for heavy damsges.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
ShinhuIlders' Iltimnfum

Glasgow, Aug. 29.-The federated ship
builders Of Carlisle have issued a notice
u the effect that all members of trades
unions will be dismissed from their en-
ploy. four divisions OF them on Sept. IL,
three divisions on the following Satur-
day, and three more on the Saturday sue
ceeding. unless the strike of Duns-
muire q JaclSson's engineers is ended
and the men return 90 their work at the
yards OF Dunsnuire 81 Jackson on Sept.
IL. The order is in accordance with a
line Of policy recently agreed upon by the
Master Shlnhullders OF this country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
HE WANTS $500.
Whipplc Brings Suit Against Constable
Who Assaulted Him.

On August police constable Terrence
McGinn of Fiskville arrested Alvin {.
Whipple, 20 years old, at the postotiice
in that place for carrying q revolver. 1t
Is claimed that after McGinn had got the
old man handcuffcd he Knocked him
down and beat and kicked him In q
shameful manner. Several OF the citizens
who saw the affair have persuaded Mr..
whipple to have McGinn taken to task.
Yeterday he was called upon by Deputy
Sheriff Nathan Colvin and arrested on a
writ in suit for 5000 damages. The
case will be heard In the Eighth District
Court Septem Der IL.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
GOSSIP OF
Early POStOfficeS in Town
of Providence.
Changes in Location Were
Frequent Up to 1857.
Attempt TO Divide the Town Voted
Down by the Assembly.

some day Providence will have new
postotfice. Uncle Sam has the matter
under consideration and when he gets
ready he will move. To attempt TO hur-
~ him would be useless, for he insists
on taking his own time ana is deliber-
ate TO the point. making those who wait
upon his action dissatisfied, If no: dis.
gusted. There isn't any question as to
the immediate and pressing need Of q
new postotice here. The inadequte fscil-
tiles now provided have been repeatedly
and strenuously presented to Congress,
rs yet, however, without securing any
definite result. There is reason to hope,
however, that Congressman Bull, who
specially interested himself In the matter
will be able to set the ball a-moving
without much further delay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29

The history OF the postal service in
Providence is rather interesting. and it
IL worth W hiie to follow the changes of
the offices that were made from time to
time. 1he first attempt in the direction
Of providing postal facilities for the col
onists was made in 1923, when the
"King's post" as it was called, was es-
tablished. pus there was no postoffice in
clu led In the primitive plan then en-
tered upon. It was not, in fact, un-
til Franklin established the colonial
postal system in 1853 that this town could
boast OF an Office for the reception and
distribution OF letters. The location Of
this pioneer postoffice was on North Main
street. then commonly called the town
street, and about opposite the present st.
Johns Church. The first postmaster was
Samuel Chase, who began his term OF
service ia February 1858.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29

Concord, N. H., Aug. 29.-T. A. Mac
kirnon, general manager of the Boston
and Maine, makes this comment upon
Thursdays wreck: Usually in an acci-
dent of this kind an investigation by
railroad men bring out something Tor
them to guard against in the future.
There is usually some slight defect, or
some little loophole that had never como
out before, that is at the bottom. In
this accident, serious as it was, there Is
no lesson for us to learn. We profit moth
Ing in knowledge from my investiga-
ton"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

rith LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they oanno,
seach the seat o. tie dlsoasa. Catnrrh IL n blood
or cousttutt ona disease. aod in order to cure ~
you must take intcrnal remedies Hall's Catarrh
Cure ia taken inter nally. and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
&. not quack medicine. II was prescribed by
one q the bcst phyUiciaus In ibis country for
years. and IL regular prescription IL ts COM
posed % the best tonics Known. combined with the
best blood pur hcrs acting di'ectly on the mucous
surfaces The reriect combination 90 the two
ingredients - what produce. such wonderful re-
suits In cu.inH taiarrh. Ssad for testimonials
tree y J CHENEY 90, Props, Toledo. "
sold by aIagaisls. lIlse iyA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29

In ttoie Says the most marked growth
OF the town WASH a southwark direction
and after several temporary removals the
postoticc was established on Meeting
stree. at the Shakespeare Head. In 1868
there was still another movement toward
the south, the postotiice being established
on the south side OF Market square,
where for number OF years II remained.
During Jackson's admin istration General
Msilett was appointed postmaster and he
proceeded to move the Office from Market
square to a building on South Main
street owned by him. There 1t remained
until the end OF General Mallette's term.
With the incoming OF his successor there
was another change, this time to the
Union Block on the south side of West
minister treot. There Ii remained until
1850. when 1t was removed TO tho build
ing Ia the rear OF the What Cheer block ut
20 Market square. After that there was
but single change. and that was in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
"A AwE - 6@

Mary A. Lake. 723 Harris avenue; K.
Frank Carey d Co.
Mary A. Lake, rear 723 Harris avenue,
Il. Frank Carey Il Co.
Henry &. Fields, Moore street; Thomas
T.. Manney.
Charles Page and Brothers, II Wells
street; Thomas E. Manney.
Albert Hopkins, 9S Melrose street /;
Thomas T. Manney.
William Loeb a. Co.; Sabin street ;
Thomas Il. Manney.
Estate of George Wightman, Prairie
avenue and Pearl street; Thomas K. Man
ney.
Dennis II. Sheehan, Felix street
Thomas 4. Manney.
William II. Randall, Wood street
Thomas e. Manney.
City of Providence, Camp street;
Thomas f. Manney.
City of Providence, Doyle avenue,
Thomas e. Manney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
Just Above Million Mark

Washington. Aug. 29.-The treasury
yesterday lost $50 200 in gold coin, and
$500 In bars, which leaves the true
amount of the reserve at $101, 40, ,019.
kilograms TO the treasury state that
sl,500,00o in gold coin was yesterday or
dered imported from London. This
makes the total amount ordered inn
ported during the present movement
Sl1 coo 600
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
Springfield brewery Goes Under

Springfield, Mass. Aug. 29.-The
Springfield Brewing company, organized
under the laws OF New Jersey, capital
$500. 900, has been placed in the hands of
a receiver. This is one Of the largest
breweries in the state. and was supposed
10 be very sound. Selig Manila, the
president and principal owner. is in
Eurone
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
To Resume Operations.

Yesterday the foremen of the wool sort
ing room Of the Riverside Mills called at
the homes of the operatives in that room,
and ordered them to report for duty this
morning. a s~w went to work yesterday.
The operatives of Taft & Weeden Mills
will report for duty Monday morning, and
for a time will be given work for 40
hours each week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
TnIIY-Ho Overtnrilnd.

Bethlehem. n. H., Aug. ga tally
no coach from the Howard House,
bethlehem, carrying Is people. was over
turned here in making a snarp turn yes
terday, and all the occupants were
thrown violently to the ground. One
woman suffered a broken leg and an
other a fractured ankle. but the remain
der of the party escaped with bruises and
sprains. No blame is attached to any
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
FOURTH PRIZE.
,Ody RYusSeJs CaYDefs

FOURTH PRIZE.
Four Body brussels Carpets OF the
paIuc of $50.
Your own choice Moquette and BODY Brussels
and our magnificent stock OF Carpets TO select
from
FIFTH PRIZE.
FIfnrs Model Kitchen Outfit, SIS.
Comprising the celebrated NO Model Grand
Range-hot closet high shelf and ware-k!tehen
table chairs and rocker. large square OF limo
leum. wash tubs, wringer, c.othss horse etc,
which cost 81 spot cash. Given away to the
lucky holder oftne right coupon. Be sure you
have q DIST fulL
SIXTH PRIZE.
An Elegant SILK BrocafeIe Couch.
The luxurious Turkish style, made In al hair
and double spring The new adjustable head
whereby you can have any heig hit desired great
broad roomy couch Just 10 look st II Will rest you
Spot Cash Price, S5e.vv.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29

SEVENTH PRIZE.
A Beautiful Decorated Porcelain Dinner
Set, ISo Pieces.
The famous Royal Vitreous China" dainty
colorings aud pattern. Hsyilsnd shape. Price
Sls.0V.
EIGHTH PRIZE.
Select a Suit of Clothes From Our EIe-
CANT CIofhfne Dept.
For Men. Women and Children-lhe latest styles
always-t) the amount ofs20.Oo ana youll hnd IL
ms good as any you could buy tor s50.v elsewhere.
NINTH PRIZE.
A OuadrupIc Plate Five-Pfece Silver
Tea SET.
Made by mpson, Hall, Miller & Co, q gueran-
tee OF its quality; beautiful patterns; warranted
for 20 years Cost $ls0, spot Cash. Given away
o. ristmas Eve
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
papk Omclnls Under Arrest

Washington. Aug 29.-ActIng Comp
troller of the Currency Coffin has
caused the arrest OF President H.
Cardes and Vice President Girault of
the American National bank. New Or
leans. which failed on the 9Th inst; also
OF third party SAID TO be implicated.
They are charged with violations OF law
20 the extent that capital has been ex-
tingulshed by resulting losses.
A monster plato glass window was
broken in the Francis building on West
minister street yesterday. Workmsn were
placing IL IN position and in some way IL
toppled over and was smashed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29
hat
Tired Feeling

Makes you seem "all broken up," with
out life, ambition, energy or appetite.
1t Is often the forerunner OF serious ILL
ness, or the accompaniment OF nervous
troubles. 1t is positive proof OF thin,
weak, inpure blood; for, II the blood is
rich, red, vitalized and vigorous, 1t i'm
parts life and energy to every nerve,
organ and tissue OF the body. The
necessity OF taking Hoods sersaparilla
for that tired feeling Is therefore apparent
70 every one, and the good It will do you
y equally beyond question. Remember
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29

FIRST PRIZE.
superb SILK Turkish ParIor Suif, 5000.
SECOND PRIZE.
Magnificent Mahogany Chamber Set.
Hand carved. massive piano polish, exquisite
locks and fasteninRs. etc The finest Chamber Set
you ever saw. Cash Price, $4,000. 10 be given
20 the holder OF the lucky coupon Christmas Eve
Be sure and get one,
THIRD PRIZE.
Beautiful CHARTERED Oak Dining Room
Ser, $500.
Comprises nm elegant sideboard. e-foot Pillar
Extension Table. and set OF six Oak Dining
ChaiTsi sole leather seats, hand carved, etc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29

TENTH PRIZE.
Banquet Lamp and SILK Shade.
Exquisite onyx column and base gold or silver
mountings, and magnificent silk shade.
All these Elegant Gifts are on exhibition at our
Mammoth Emporium. Every one will have a
coupon with every purchase. Come and see these
Alegant Gifts.
GET COUPON, YOU MAY BE ONE OF THE
LUCKY ONES.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29

Tint Is the way you find IL all
through our store. Little 10 pay,
lots 10 save. Our prices tickle
economy into hearty laugh. We
make a specially of furnishing a
home complete. Special discount
allowed. We make all our own
furniture.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-29

Courteous treatment always. We positively
warrant and guarantee every article we sell you
Easy Terms No interest. Free Delivery Pa
ties Just going to Housekeeping or Just building
are requested to get our prices before boy ing any
where.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-10
W MORE DEAD
Second Act in the Sherburne
Tragedy Occurs Near Ban
croft, Iowa.
City Marshal of That Place Shot
Dead by One Of the
Robbers.
One of the Desperadocs Also
y killeG--The Other RObber
Escaped.

BANCROFT, Ia, Oct. 1O.-A second
and third tragedy have been added to
the affray and robbery of the Bank of
Sherburne. Early in the morning word
was received that two men answering
the descriptions of the Sherburne rob-
bers were seen on the road between
here and Lake Mills, going toward
Gilmore, Mimi. Marshal Will Gal
lien of this place organized a
posse and at once started in pursuit,
followed by a second posse. At moor
q dispatch was received from Ledyard,
IL miles above here, stating that
Gallien had met the robbers IL
miles east of Elmore, and positively
identified them. The men attempted to
escape and a fight ensued. and at least
a dozen shots were exchanged. At the
first fire, Marshal Gallien fell, with a
bullet through his brain, believed to
have been fired by Sair 1.-The man with
the black m~ustache,' who is the leader
of the murderous pair. Almost at the
same time, Fred Pratt, the other rob-
Der, fell, shot through the heart. Sair
escaped and has the money with him.
No further particulars have been re-
ceived yet and there is great excite
ment here.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-10

pathy with the prisoner. have lerL re-.
ceived at the United States cHlas
and Secretary Olney has a.a.r l,2d
confirming and emphasizing Is t->t
message.
The chief of police of San Francisco.
and the president of the Merchants EX-
change Of that city ON bchalf>Cf tn" as
ISOLATION have wired the endorsement
Of the integrity and high standing of
Mr.. Castle, and the chief ralbl Of Cali
fornia has cabled to the Hebrew counsel
here to defend the prisoners.
Colonel Macfariand of the Sp-ecl-nls.
came here from Liverpool to co every.
thing possible for Mr.. and Mrs. Castle.
He called at the United States en-
bassy and will assist at the meeting q:
counsel to be held in order to discuss
the question of making a IL application
for bail. The castles, in view of the
strange features Of the case. are treated
with every consideration in Holloway
Jail. They wear their wv clothes.
provide their own food and are living
in decent rooms.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-10
EVIDENCE.

Claimed the Police VIII Create . Sensa-
ton in the Castle Case.
LONDON. Oct. l~0.-Startling evidence,
the Associated Press hears, will he of
fered by the police when the case
against the Castles is called on Tuesday
and it is now practically certain that
the public prosecutor will oppose the
release Of either of the prisoners on bail.
The Castles are the wealthy San
Francisco couple who were arrested a
few days ago in London, charged with
shoplifting. They have been travelling
in Europe for the past six months.
Many add ..ional telecrams Of gym
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-10
Not the Men Wanted.

PRESTON, Mimi, Oct. l0.-Two young
men rode into town on bicycles and
stopped at the Hotel Best, one having a
white bicycle, the other a black one.
The description of the men tailed with
the Sherburne bank robbers. They
quickly proved their identity, however,
and were released. Both men were
from Minneapolis.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-10
Canadian Chr st an Enlcavorers.

OTTAWA, Ont, Oct. 10 -The D"min-
ion council Of Christian EEdt"vor has
been organized here by Representatives
of Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and the
Maritime provinces fer the coN:oli1a-
ton of Christian Endcavor work III
Canada. Both the Quebec and Ontario
unions have elected officers. The latter
decided to"hold Its next convention in
St. Thomas. Hamilton was recon-
mended for 1898.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-10
THE CHURCHES.
Order of Exercises In the Different
Houses OF Worship In the City
To. vi prov.

Order OF Exercises In the Different
Houses OF Worship In the City
TO.Morrow.
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN.
Services tomorrow forenoon at the
Olson school house west of town. Ser
vices in the new church in the city 10
the evening. Sunday school at noon.
FIRST BAPTIST CHUBCH.
The pastor, Rev. w. A. Taylor
breaches morning and evening. Morn
ing subject, SELF Sacrifice VS.. Self In
terest." Evening subject, Goods Pur-
pose in the Individual" Sunday school
at o B. Y. P. U. at $50 p. M.
Evening service commences at TAO. All
are cordinlly invited.
NJ. L. CHURCH.
Glass meeting at 10 q. m. Preaching
at 1890 by the pastor. Subject, "A
Blessed Closing Of a Gracious Year"
Sabbath school at II m. Junior League
at 800 p. m. Epworth League at $40.
led by Miss Leora Henry. Subject,
''The Circle OF Duty" Sermon at 7:3O.
Subject, 1.-THE Last Gospel Invitation
Everybody cordially invited to attend
every service.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. A. T. Wolf, D. D., pastor. Com
m union services at 1890 q. NJ, with SER
mon by Rev. J. Macintosh T.. Eckard of
Volga. Session meeting ut 10 a. N.
Sabbath school at noon. The District
Christian Endeavor convention holds
sessions Saturday at 7:3O p. m, and
Sabbath at $50 q. M, 8 p. m, and 7:3O
p. m. Convention sermon In the eve
ming by Rev. Mr.. Thompson Of Rsviilo.
AL are invited to these services.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-10-10

parted for Huron about 3 p. N. About
1900 people we're waiting at Salem to
greet him as he appeared a few minutes,
and again at Villas. After speaking at
Huron he was hurried to Aberdeen
where $4,000 people awaited him late in
the evening. He speaks this morning at
9 a. m. at Fargo, N. D., and then bears
down TO Minneapolis where he rests
Sunday.