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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09

Times Review: Conductor Sam
Clifford of the popular nickle plate line
had marvellous and thrilling escape
Saturday evenings He had been out
on pleasure drive in his sulky when
the big storm came up and made it
advisable for him to pull out for home.
There was an unusual amount of cleo
tricity darling around promiscuously
during that storm, and Sans mag
netic personality must have served as
aggrayating influence to attractit, for
all at once, just as he had almost
reached the barn door, there was a
vivid flash, an awful roar and Sam
found the connection between himself
and the propelling power. the horse,
broken, and he knew nothing more
until he was found by anxious rela-
tives and friends among the debris OF
the cart, stunned but unhurt. The
lightning had actually struck right
between the horse and Sam. and left
both of them uniniured. The cart. Of
course, well, have the whiflietree in
our office and it speaks for itself--all
in splipters. Charley Wilcox saw the
ball OF lightning descend-it was as
large as bushel basket, and discharg-
ed like the explosion OF hundred
pound of dynamite, shaking the big
Woodman hi! to its very base.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
school Roard.s Estimates.

The estimate of funds for the year
1867 are as follows: For the High
school-Princiral's salary, $1,000; two
assistants. $1015; cash on hand. 1907
Is; State aid (estimated) $3.50; neces-
sary to be raised by tax, $1757.85
Graded school-Superintendent's
salary, 5000; two janitors, 800; Nine
teachers, one year, $31O5; All teachers
three and one-half months. $2150;
fuel. $500, Incidental expenses, $435;
payment and interest on loan, 1920;
repairs for furnaces, $500; Cash on
hand, $1391.83; Estimated State and
County and, $1400. Appropriation for
water supply; 5000; for free text books,
5000. Grand total TO be raised by
tax. $sOOS.O2.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
some Fourth of july Mishaps In Our state

Some Fourth of July Mishaps In Our state
A building belonging to shoemak-
er named Gunther,. was burned at
Potosi on Saturday morning at 1920
o'clock by fire-crackers-or by a young
lady leaving hot iron in her bedroom
where she had been curling her hair.
The fire company succeeded in ex-
tinguishing the flames after the upper
part of the house had been consumed.
Rick Gilbert was instantly killed at
Wrightstown. Brown county. While
shooting with an anvil, an iron ring
loaded with powder exploded, bolt
several inches long entering his head.
VIM. Gregory, aged 10. was shot in
the forehead at Seymour with a small
cannon. The whole charge entered
the brain over the left eve and both
eyes were put out. He is still alive
but there is no hope for his recovery
Miss Eva Arons, while driving at
Wausau. was severely injured by the
explosion of cannon frecracker.
The missile, thrown by man on Third
street, exploded in the young lady's
face, crushing the eyeball, necessita-
ting its removal. and tearing the flesh
from the cheek.
Kelly Rider was dangerously burn
ed about the face, neck, hands and
arms at Palmyra by the premature ex-
plosion of half pound of powder he
ignited.
Fire destroyed the millinery store of
Mrs. Snyder and dwelling house adj
joining at Fennimore. The cause is
supposed to be firecrackers.
John Simons was fooling with a
cannon at Dodgeville. 1t is probable
that the doctors will find it necessary
to amputate his foot.
Ralph Crago IA years old, may lose
his eyesight as the result of the explo-
sion of fireworks at Monroe.
There were fifty persons injured in
various ways at Racine during the
Fourth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
NUMBER %

vas wrecked and carried away at
Eagle by sudden rise in the river
and a boom of logs being let loose
above them, so they were compelled to
take the cars and come home. Some
OIL 1.-THE boys" here unfeeIingly init
mate that "haven't seen woman's
race Tor week. had something to do
with their coming. and that the wreck
OF the Rosy Ann is all in your eye;
but they prove their assertion by the
TACT that the boat is not with them.
Any person seeing anything of Rosy
Ann will confer favor on a doubling
community by heading her toward
home.-ED.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
Picnic at Grlswold.s spring.

Thirteen of Lancaster's fun-loving
ladies went out to Griswold's spring
last Tuesday for a good time and
found it. An elaborate picnic supper
comprising all the delicacies of the
season was feature of the happy oc-
casion. Liveryman Ben Bidgood had
the pleasure of acting as driver, guide,
and protector for the fair company.
When asked how the ladies deported
themselves he smiled. looked thought
full and said nothing.
The party was gotten up by Mrs.
Jas. McGonigal and Mrs. j. S. Wright
in honor of Mrs. Carey of Bloomington
who is visiting in the city. The ladies
participating were Madams McGoni-
gal, Wright, Carey, K. b. Showalter,
Budd, G. X. Showalter, Morse, Lee
Duncan. rockingham, Brennan,
Needham, Thompson and I'VE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
The podeerllIe Side OIL.

The New Star: Lancaster and
Dodgeville base ball clubs PLAYED here
Tuesday. The game resulted in a
score of Is 10 81 in favor of Dodge
vile. But eight innings were PLAYED
and those were not wholly finished.
Lancaster had their eighth inning
completed; Dodgevile were at bat in
their eighth inning with one man out
and three on bases when the train
came and the Lancaster team had to
leave that they might get home that
day. The game as whole was har-
monious and yet there was some
friction. Our boys complained that
at Lancaster Edwards, catcher for the
lancaster nine intimidated the referee
by conduct characteristic of bully;
and that because OF this condu ct the
referee was force to favor the Lancast-
er team. He tried the same tactics
here and was proceeding to run
over Mr.. Killey, the umpire. Killey
is a little man that fears nothing
but the devil on earth and he just
showed up an argument of five bunch
ed fingers so close 10 the optice of Mr..
Edwards that he saw the point. dis
covered the character of his man and
was most gentlemanlv from that on.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
Armsburges-Anderson.

Married at the home of the brides
father, in latch Grove. June "a, by
Rev. Leroy Ellis. Mr.. Walter Arms
burger of Bear Valley to Ollie And
.erson. youngest daughter of John
Anderson.
A large company of friends were IN
attendance at the ceremony, and a
very pleasant evening was spent in
social intercourse and song. A sumpt-
uous feast was provided for the
guests by the mother and sister OF
of the bride.
Many beautiful and valuable gifts
to the bride spoke of the warm atfec-
ton and kind wishes of her friends at
home and abroad.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
SILVER REIGNS In CHICAGO
FOUR SILVER VOTES FROM THE WIS
CONSIN DELEGATION.
sixteen to One Men in Fun Control sena.
tor Hill Turned Down. W. Daniel
Temporary Chairman.

Sixteen to One Men in Fun Control-sena-
tor Hill Turned Down. w. Daniel.
Temporary Chairman 4
The expected has happened The
silver men have 2 to majority in
the Chicago convention and will give
no quarter to the gold men.
Senator Hill, the choice of the ma
tional committee for temporary chair
man, was rejected by the convention
and Senator John w. Daniels of Vir-
ginia chosen in his stead.
The Wisconsin delegation violated
the spirit of their instructions
if not the letter of them and
voted four for the silver candidate and
twenty for the gold The names OF
the four are Judge Holgate. f. j.
Dockery, j +. Malone and A. c. Lar
SON 1t is impossible to foretell the
nominee, as the silver forces are badly
divided. 1t looks Blandlike if not
mild though there are several 9th
er names prominently before the con-
vention. Among them are Boies.
Matthews and VIM. Morrison. There
is little probability that Teller will re-
ceive the nomination or even any con-
siderable following. The eonven-
ton wants a democrat
At the Wednesday morning session
Gov. Hogg Of Texas and Gov Altgeld
of Illinois delivered speeches. The
latter referred in most bitter terms to
the gold democrats of the east
Senator White Of California was
chosen permanent chairman II is
announced that "a Of the Pennsylvania
delegation will vote for silver It is
not likely the convention will close
until the last Of the week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
Tic Nathan Family Celebrate.

The Nathan family composed of
% members, had a picnic at the big
spring on the Nathan farm south of
Lancaster on the Fourth.of July. Miss
Emma Schreiner, dressed as the new
woman in boomers, read the Declara-
tion of Independence, toasts were
given, royal banquet was partaken
of and the occasion will long be re-
membered by all present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
Fire at Fennimore.

The celebration at Fennimore end
ed with a display of fireworks not on
the program. Two buildings were
entirely destroyed and others damag-
ed. The two burned were the store
and residence just.north OF Lathrop's
restaurant, known as the Loney build
ings. The store was occupied by Mrs.
Schneider as millinery store.
The fire is supposed to have origina-
ted from fire crackers or fireworks.
The dwelling occupied by DR..
Wehrle, just north OF the buildings
burned was badly damaged and was
several times on fire. The doctor
suffers considerable loss in dam
age done to furniture and goods in
removing them from the building.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
FOURTH OF JULY.
GRANT COUNTY CELEBRATES IN SEW
ERAL PLACES.

PIatteviIIe, Fennimore, Beetown and Bag
ley. revive the spirit of 20 by successful
Celebrations.
The fourth of July, 1896, was an
ideal day for "a celebration in Grant
county. Neither storm nor excessive
heat interfered with the patriotic and
festive exercises OF the day. The
orators of the day we're r. A. Good
sell in Platteville. G. j. Smith, Fen
nimore, w. H. Holford Beetown. and
w. f. Howe Cassville, and Rev. Sho-
enfield Bagley.
In each locality named the usual
celebration exercises were held; good
reports have been received from all of
them
The people of Lancaster divided
their attendance mainly among Platte
vile, Fennimore and Beetown.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
One of our oldest Subscribers.

Mr.. Jason Lothrop, one of our
oldest and mostrespceted subscribers,
made this office pleasant call last
Thursday. He has been regular
subscriber to the HERALD for the last
forty-four years and during the ten
years preceding took the paper part
of the time. He us left with $3.50 for
his 45th consecutive subscription.
Though in his S3rd year Mr.. Lothrop
is as active as most men of 50. His
stories OF early times and men in
Grant county are exceedingly interest
ing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
A sunday school Union.

A. ID. Macs ex-Sunday school Mis-
sionary for Grant Co. has been appoint
ed General Missionary with the fol-
lowing Counties as his field of labor:
Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Lafayette in
Wis. and 10 Davies in Ill. His head
quarters will he lin Lancaster where
he VIII be pleased to hear from any
who know of neglected fields, where
he may be of use in extending the
Sunday school work. No locality
need be without Sunday school
Write to him and he will only be too
glad to come to your assistance. Sun
day school workers. take notice, that
he is always at your service. Address
A. ID. Macs, S. S. Missionary,
Box 256 Lancaster. wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
Married.
Lancaster. " is.

Bloomington Record On We'd
nesday of last week Rev. L. j. Ingra-
ham performed ceremony at the res
idence of Mrs. F. NJ. Wheeler, which
united in the bonds of matrimony
Miss Cora Wheeler and Benjamin f.
Budworth. The bride is one of our
very best young ladies. She was born
and reared in this village, and her
fine accomplishments and ladylike
department at all times won her a
host of good friends. For sever al
years she has been a very successful
teacher in our city schools Mr..
Budworth is son of Benjamin Bud
worth, Sr., graduate of the State
Normal School at Platteville, and has
been re-engaged as principle of the
high school at Chetek for the COM
ing year. Their many friends wish
them bon voyage through life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09

There is nothing small about
Lancaster If the well meaning,
drill-stuck citizens of Platteville and
Cassville will come after it we viii
give them all the pure. sparkling wa
ter they can use The overflow from
the Griswold spring Is ample for the
needs Of a dozen such towns
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
SCHOOL MEETING.
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR FREE
TEXTBOOKS.

TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS FUN
TEXTBOOKS
school Boards Estimates Increased
water for all the Buildings-Pr Principals
salary Raised.
The annual school meeting of this
city was held in the High school as
sembly room last Monday evening.
VIM. Webb. director of the board,
called the meeting to order and pre-
sided. There was a fair attendance of
electors of the district present of
whom about one-third were ladies.
The minutes of the last annual meet
ing were read by Clerk Hassell and on
motion of Herman Buchner adopted.
On motion of r. B. Showalter it
was voted that DR.. Hassell be re-elect-
ed as clerk for the regular term of
three years and that the treasurer be
instructed to cast the ballot of the
meeting for him. The ballot was 50
cast and DIR. Hassell declared duly
elected.
The report of the treasurer, X.
Never, Jr., was read and after some
discussion was. on motion of j. p.
Lewis. adopted.
Mr.. Meyer then read the boards es-
Inmates for the ensuing year recon-
mending a tax levy OF $7606.02. The
discussion following developed the
facts that Prin. Clark's salary has
been increased from 1880 to $500
and that the heating apparatus of the
North school has not been accepted,
nor fully paid for. The board has
withheld about $3.50 of the contract
price. On motion of j. f. Lane, the
sum asked by the board was voted.
The matter of the North school
heating apparatus then received at
tention. 1t appears that the time for
accepting the apparatus expired May
10 last, but the board gave legal no.
tice before that time that the appara-
tus was unsatisfactory and that they
refused to accept it. Since that time
no communication has been received
from Richter & Co. Thelegal remedy
for the board now is to sue the COM
( pany on their bond.
r. A. Watkins offered resolution
to the effect that the board be author
lied to make such adjustment with
the company as seemed best for the
district even though they should not
follow the exact requirements of the
contract. After some discussion the
opinion prevailed that the meeting
better not take any action on the mat
ter but leave it to the board without
instruction and the motion was laid
on the table.
w. A. johnson moved that the
board be instructed to supply the
three school buildings with water
from the city waterworks and that the
sum of two hundred dollars be appro-
priated therefor. Carried.
When the question of free text books
came up a spirited discussion arose.
1t was finally decided to give the plan
trial and the sum of two hundred
dollars was voted to be used by the
board in introducing the free text
book system into the schools. On
motion the meeting adjourned.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
A Brutal Murder.

At Bellevue, Iowa and vicinity the
people are terribly wrought up over a
murder which took place there Mon
day evening. Miss Minnie Kile, not
yet 20 years old, the daughter of a
farmer residing six miles south OF
Bellevue, was waylaid and assaulted
and then murdered by being pounded
on the head with rocks by some I'M
known man while on her way to a
neighbours house.
Ii caught the fiend will probably be
hanged to the nearest tree.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
Rally at Flora.

Arrangements are being made for a
grand political rally at Flora for Sat-
urday, July 25. There will be de-
bate on the money question and a free
for all speech making contest. All
parties to be represented. To Offset
the warm speaking there will be cop
ious supplies of ice water and basket
picnic Remember the date and come
to the opening rally.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
Black Diamonds win First.

The Lancaster second nine, "Black
Diamond played the Fennimore first
nine in that village on the Fourth.
Our boys took first money. $50. and
$40 went to the losing club. Those
who Witnessed it say it was an un-
usually interesting game. Following
is the score:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
An Echo From the Beetown Celebration


AS we were walking about the
beautiful grounds, talking with our
numerous friends as they came in
from the hills and valleys adjacent, a
cool and soothing zephyr waited to
our ears the name of K. NJ. LaFollette
in connection came the words. Gov
ernor of Wisconsin; and paying closer
attention we found that visiting
politician was urging that r. M. Ia
Toilette should have the Grant county
delegation for that office. This was
at our celebration in Beetown. where
everybody enjoyed themselves and
had good visit. The place is one
adapted by nature for such occasions.
A stream of clear water goes bubbling
by and three or four springs OF SPLEEN
did water near at hand, all parasoled
with large dignified elm trees loaded
with foliage that seemed to tremble
with that spirit of fairness that says,
nc. this is McGregor's county and
home, he came out as candidate for
that Office three or four weeks before
La Toilette. all the county papers are
supporting him, and so are the people.
He is the peer of any candidate in the
field or that was ever elected to that
office. This is not the politicians year,
it is the peoples year, and they say
give Duncan McGregor the Grant
county delegation for Governor.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
Don't All conc Atonce

The person who carried away an
umbrella from bench in the fair
grounds on the Fourth can find an
owner by applying at this office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
Last Meeting Of the season.

The Eastern Star lodge held their
regular session last Monday evening.
This was the last meeting before the
midsummer vacation. A number of
visitors were present and a highly en-
joyable evening was passed. Among
the guests were Mesdames Beetham.
Rogers, Storrs, Bailey, and Berry,
and their husbands and Dir. Kreul of
Fennimore and Hon. A. r. Bushnell
of Madison. Aside from regular
chapter work there were refreshments
speech making, and visiting. On
such occasions the Stars shine even
more brightly than is their usual wont.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09
Total. toe lo / or
Total -. 3 D D D 0 0 D -

A highly interesting game of ball
was played at Platteville on the Fourth
between a Platteville nine aud the
Walton Studios. The Studio BOYS
are invincible for clubs of their class.
They haven't lost a match game yet.
There motto like that of their enter
prising patron, Harry Walton, is to
excel all competitors. Ressmeyer
and Leahy umpired goodgame. The
score by innings was as follows:
1 2 8 4 Z 8 Total
Studio 2 "a 3 8 2 S-29
Platteville 8 8 2 2 2l 2 $50
There was red hot game Of bali
between the Bloomington and Bagley
mines on the Fourth. Bagley won the
score being % to- s. Bagley's Growing
was heard, by telephone, clear to
Lancaster The Bagley boys feel al
most as jubilant over the matter as
they would if Bloomington had got
her railroad.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-07-09

Messrs. Orton and Brooker arrived
suddenly at home in Lancaster since
the above was written. They were to
have put the Rosy Ann in the Wiscon-
sin river near Reinelauder and floated
down to MillvilIe, fishing and hunting
along the way but their little boat
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-07-25
ANTI-nRYAN MEN MET IN SECRET
Refused TO DiVuIGe the Nature OF
the Proceedings.

ST. Louis, July 19-Somc of The anl-
Bryan popunsts held a secret meeting In
Chairman Taubenecks room at the Lin
dele tonight. Among those present
were Ignatius Donnelly OF Minnesota,
Cyclone" Davis of Texas, w. Mcdowell
or Arkansas and others. They discussed
the situation behind closed doors, and
under strict inlunctions of secresy for
hours. At midnight the meeting was SUI
IN session. Those who emerged from the
room while the meeting was IN pro
gress declined absolutely TO tax. As
Mcdowell left he met Patterson OF Col
orado, and in the course of brief con
yersation said that while it was possible
Tor the democrats and populists to gNt
together the democrats must meet them
half way. I'VE must maintain the id2h~
tity Of our organization" said he.
IF you refuse 10 accept this opporti-
nifty to join the democrats in The re5tor-
alton Of silver" replied Patterson en-
phaticaly, ''the object tor which we nave
been fighting, you need not worry aoo"'
the identity of the party; there VIII De
no party. You will have no following.
The individual populsts will desert you
as rats desert a sinking ship
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-07-25
SALE NEXT SATURDAY
\. Il. WILL BE AUCTIONED TO THE
HIGHEST BIDDER.
Suit at Milwaukee DeXeIoped PIens-
ant SurpriEe-LawyerS Earn
ing More Fat Fees

Milwaukee, July A--The properties of
the Northern Pacific railroad will be sold
next saturday unless something decidedly
unexpected happens. All attorneys of
the parties who have agreed upon the sale
came to Milwaukee this afternoon pre-
pared to fight a motion for postponement,
but were greatly surprised when, after
argument had proceeded an hour or SO,
Joshua stark, for compliments stated
that no attempt would be made to inter
fere with the sale. This statement, made
in reply to a question put by Judge jon
klns, astonshed the attorneys. Francis
Lynde StettSOn, attorney for j. p. Nor
gan & Co., said 1--WE will be very glad if
the gentleman will tell us just what was
wanted at this time Stark said all I've
would ask was that the managers under
the reorganization law be enjoined from
proceeding with the distribution of bonds
as provided for by that plan. The uneX-
pCcted change of front pleased the attor-
neys greatly. Among the prominent at
tOrneYs present were Wheeler H. Peck
ham, Fl. O. Armour, NJ. S. Patton, Colonel
SilaS Petit, Francis Lynde StettSOn, VIC
tor Morawetz, William Nelson Cromwell.
Receivers BigeloW and McHenry were
present with George J.. Miller as counsel.
Colonel Petit late this afternoon filed
an answer for the Northern Pacific COM
/ pany, denying the validity of the claim
/ presented by the petitioners. He read an
affidavit Of Mr.. Scott controller of the
! Northern Pacific, alleging that the parties
! now complaining had been notified at the
! time the bonds were issued that the
Northern Pacific company was without
4 the corporate power to guarantee the
bonds, and further that the Seattle com
pany was indebted to the Northern Pa
cific for 81, 346 go, and that the Northern
Pacific company had obtained judgment
for this amount.
At this point Mr.. Peckham took part IL
/ the proceedings by saying: THAT doesn
affect u.s." meaning that the present ac
ton brought is by the bOndholders.
The affidavit also alleges this propert.
of the Seattle company was worth s2V
eral million dollars more than the bond
holders bid for it. AS a result OF the pur
chase and the extinguishing of the stocE
Indebtedness. the affidavit alleges that tht
bondholders were benefited by nearly 81
| 100000. This statement amused Mr.. Ar
! mOur
Mr. Stettson stated that, aside from Nj
Petit. Mr.. Cromwell would speak for the
Adams company, Mr.. MOraweZ for j. I
Morgan & Co, Mr.. Van Setback for the
preferred stockholders, and he himself
would sum it in presenting the law 20 the
court Mr.. Peckham will discharge this
duty for the compliments.