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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
Platteville.

Prof. McGregor was absent a few days
ago holding institutes.
The public schools closed on last Friday
for the holiday vacation.
The Home Talent Lecture course gave its
third entertainment ON Tuesday evening
Invitations are ont for the Christmas party
of the Bon Ami club. Alarge attendance is
expected.
Miss Iva Ellington. former student of
the Normal. is visiting friends and relatives
in tins city.
Election OF onicers of Tue G. A. r. was
held on the i4th TAYLOR Camp was elected
commander.
Mrs. Tnos. jenkins returned from Miner
APPOINT last week where she visited friends
and relatives.
The annual election of onacers of the U.
w. A was held last week. Rev. Il w. Troy
was elected Y. c.
H Henning is home for the holiday vaca-
ton. he has been travelling for Karman &
son of this city.
The senior class of the Normal we're de-
lightfuny entertained al the spacious home
of Prof. McGregor.
Snow to the depth Of six inches fell here
on last Thursday making the roads much
better than they we're.
Mr. Robt Dugdaie ana Miss Mary Russell
were married at the brides residence at
Dunbarton on last Thursday, the nth
Mr. c Eberhardt who has been sick for
some time. died on sunday, Dec 49, and was
buried on Wednesday following in the Cath
Ollie cemetery
The Y. NJ. G W. expect to give a supper
after the holidays The money raised there
from viii 90 toward paying the rent for
their present rooms
prof McGregor and d. j Churchill to-
gether with Prof Hutton OF whitewater and
Supt Nattrass held an institute at Shulls-
burg an Dec. 10 and 10
conference of Prohibitionsts of the
state was held in this city on Dec 18th at
the Christian church. Many prominent
workers were present.
The drillers of the waterworks well have
pulled stakes and are making preparations
to leave for home as soon as they can make
all the necessary arrangements.
win SHREDDER has leased the brewery pond
again and has opened a skating rink. Crowds
of young people attend every evening when
he weather and ice permit them.
Miss Minta Albertson Of the class of 96,
visited friends last week. She was on her
way home from Lancaster where she was
called to atte..d the suit against the city of
Platteyille
Dr. Fred Blankner and Panko la comedy
company are in the city. The doctor is
specialist representing the St. Louis insti-
tute Of surgeons. The comedy company
travels with the doctor giving entertain
ments.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
FOR DEPARTMENT. COMMANDER.
Tom Cox Post, a. z. Urges aisr lysg For The

Tom Cox Post, G. a. <. Urges alsx iysu FOR me
Honor.
At regular meeting OF this post on
the 18th day OF Decem Der. 1895 1t
was the unanimous expression Of its
members that the name Of eomrade
Alex Ivey be presented for consider
alton as Department Commander Of
the State Of Wis. At the next encamp-
ment to be held at Eau Claire. in 1897.
A committee was appointed to pre-
sent his name for this honorable posi-
ton and as such committee we would
respectfnlly,submit. THAI comradeIvev
has been Commander Of this post for
two terms and Quartermaster for ten
yea rs both of which positions he has
tilled with credit to himself and ac-
ceptably 70 all the members of the
Post.
lie enlisted as private in Co. d.
9TH Wis, Vol. Init, in August 1861.
and served faithfully in said Com
pany in all its engagements until July
lst, 1868 at Gettysburg where he lost
leg.
Comrade lvey was an ideal soldier
and is respected citizen. a true com
rade of the G. A. X. it its best sense.
As southwestern Wis. has never
been honored with the promotion OF
one its comrades to the position of
Dept Commander, this promotion
would be acceptable to all and especi-
ally so to Grant County, the County
TO hrst erect in the United States a
monument in memory of those who
gave their lives on the battle field
that the Union" might be preserved.
on the shafts of which are inscribed
the names of more than $50 of such
patriots. In presenting the name of
comrade lvey for your consideration
and endorsement we do so implicitly
believing that he will make capable
and efficient Commander, and we ask
that YOU join with US in thus promot-
ing one so worthy.
We are Yours in F.. c & l..
r. b. SHowALTER.
A G. MORSE,
committee JOHN F LANE.
DAVID SCHEEINER.
CHAs. H. NYE,
c. II. BAXTER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
Farm For Sale.

Rare chance first come first served 265
acres in all, leo acres east Il of southwest \
west "a section 20 town range 6, IS acres
fall plowing, 10 acres of ii in winter wheat
and rye. IS acres seeded in clover and grass.
the remaining Ia cDrnStalks and stubble
Good frame house walled cellar and cistern.
bored well and wind mill, horse stable barn,
hay ana machinery sheds. cook. ice and
milkhouse. two root houses. 40 acres timber
except right OF way by C. B. & y northwest
"A OF southeast "A lot "a town range 8, also
q acres grass and timber lying in Clayton
county. Iowa. lot !, lot 2S town or block %
range >, 40 acres west lot l. lot p town or
block e2 range2, acres - free all of mort
gage or other membranes fer the sum of
$500 in cash; the land lying three miles
from depot and steamboat landing
II. WM LUDWIG, Glen Haven. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
announcement.

thereby anounce myself as a candi-
for the position Of Postmaster at Lam
caster and would be thankful for the
support OF patrons of said Office, who
will be called upon in due time with
a request 20 sign a petition in my
favor. G.. B. WHEELER.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
SHORT LOCAL HAPPENINGS
.Silrerware al Baldwin s.

A DaTTel OF iIesh sWSSN NA 49,
opened at Burns.
Candy cents pound at Burns
and at McBrien's.
The HERALD wishes for all It's
readers Merry Christmas
Burns keeps full line of fresh
fruits constantly on hand.
Decorated China in all styles and
prices at C. H. Bastord q Co.
Mr.. Chris. Arthur of Beetown
was Lancaster visitor Saturday
Drop in and look over the line OF
dried fruits at j. Nathan & Sons.
If YOU want fine handkerchief Tor
one cent call on c. H. Basford & Co
A choice line of stamped linen
goods at Miss Schloesser's. Prices re-
duced
The largest Christmas present for
the smallest price at Weber Bros.
jewellers.
Miss Wilhelm is selling trimmed
hats at reduced prices. You should
see them.
The most beautiful line OF Initial
Handkerchiefs in the city at c. H.
Basford & Co.
A bio line of toys at Burns and
McBrien's that must be sold regard
less of costs.
Very fine linen embroidered
handkerchiefs at Is cents each at G.
H. Basford & Co.
Those Roman embroidered
dresser scarfs ..Ain't-they cheap at
C. H, Basford & Co.
Baldwin keeps complete stock
of all kinds of silyerware, Jewelry'
watches and clocks. Il He esf. asnit-ggou
Bring yonry lard jafs.to J. Nathan
& Sons and get them filed with. the
best kettle rendered lard ate cents per.
Id. @ -
We want your. Xmas orders for
everythingsinsthe eatable line !, and I'd can
furnish you the $best for the least.
money.
All persons knowing themselves
indebted to Miss B. j. Schloesser's
millinery store are requested to settle
up at once.
Miss Schloesser, the milliner, is
offering goods at greatly cheapened
prices in order to reduce her stock
before taking invoice.
DO not depend upon the sun for
time; it is better to buy one of those
fine cold filed watches at Weber Bros.
whose prices are the lowest.
Handkerchief at one cent, two
cents. three cents, four cents. five
cents and up to one dollar and fifty
cents each at c. H. Basford & Co.
Don't worry your mind any long
er about that Christmas present but
take what cash YOU have to spare to
J. H. Baldwin. He viii do the rest.
We want 1000 fancy turkeys next
week and will surprise you with the
price we will pay you for them. Drive
around to j. Nathan &Sons' with your
poultry.
Fresh fish. oysters, shrimp. CLANS,
Holsters. celery, lettuce, radishes.
onions, red cabbage, parsley, caule-
flower, all for Xmas dinner at ].
Nathan & Sons.
Just recieved--A fine line Of Carls-
bad decorated china. Hand decorat-
ed BY Josepeh Kallans late ofCarlsbad,
Austria. Now on display at Weber
Bros jewellers,
Fred Orion keeps the finest and
most complete line of candies in the
city-prices from cents pound up.
He makes speciality of candies and
nuts for the holiday trade.
-Baldwin's silverware is not ex-
actly free silver but it is so near
free that its cheapness will be a sill
yer lining to that gloomy cloud that
overhangs your Christmas present
pathway
--latest news from Burns restau-
rant: Candy ) cents pound; Eng.
lish walnuts 10 cents a pound; TOYS
and holiday presents for the next ten
days at your own prices. Same kind
of lay out at Jimmy MeBrien's res
taurant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-24
w ell

Isthe One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. 81.
Prepared only by c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
n.rr cure liver ills, easy to
E1OOQ S Fills take, easy TO operate. 25c.
The herald., 1896-12-29
SANTA MONICA
A Pretty Party to Several Small Girls.
Notes and Personals

SANTA MONICA, Dec. 2S.-One Of the
prettiest holiday entertainments given
here was the dolls party by Miss Ella
Dow to thirty little girls. The whole
upper part of the handsome Dow home
was thrown open and elaborately decor
ated in way fascinating to little peo-
pie. An immense old fashioned doll, that
has been in the family for years, played
hostess to the beautiful creations that
Santa Claus had brought this year to
the little mothers. The entertainment
was in accordance with the juvenile
idea and made delightful evening
for the little ones, and picture to the
older ones who saw it,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. P. Bunnell arrived
home this morning after a six weeks
absence during which they visited Elsi-
more, San Diego and other Southern
points.
The Masonic lodge installed new Off
GERS Saturday evening and the ladies of
the Eastern Star gave them a sumptu-
Gus banquet. The following are the
new officers: J. E. Dunham, w. M.
N +. Smith, S. W.; G. B. Dexter, ]. w. !;
E. ]. Vauter, ST., treasurer; G. II. Thom-
as, secretary; I. M. Merlin Jones, chap
lain; 2. H. Lowman. marshal; ]. c.
Steele. S. D.. z. Emerson, ]. D.; E. ].
VdHteT, IL, anu y. WaS6oHei' 81" ius
S. F. Carpenter, tyler.
Frederick Rindge and family of NAL
ibu ranch have taken possession Of their
handsome Ocean avenue home for the
winter season.
]. u. Henry is very seriously Ill at his
home on Fourth street.
Charles Decker and bride (nee Miss
Davis of Pomona) arrived in town last
evening and will leave tomorrow for
their mountain ranch.
The Misses Edith Robbins and Laura
Barker of Los Angeles spent Christmas
here, the guests of friends.
The herald., 1896-12-29
POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Blue Monday and the Grist of Criminals
Handled by the Justices.

Before Justice Owens in the police
court yesterday A. l.. Afford, the smooth
young penman who victimized the First
National bank by means of a bogus
draft for $1,000, was given his preliminary
examination on a charge of obtaining
money under false pretenses. He was
held for trial under bonds of $1,000.
l.. j. Laird, who last April passed a
forged check for $26 on Cline brothers,
grocers, skipped out, but was later cap
tured in San Francisco and returned,
also had his preliminary hearing before
Juatice Rossiter, sitting for Justice
Morrison. He was held under $500
bond.
The poultry thief, Tom Renard, caught
in the act of burglarizing commission
store Christmas morning, was examined
and by Justice Owens held for trial in
the superior court. In default of $1,000
bail Renard went to the county Jail.
Upon a charge of grand larceny
Charles Voltear, arrested last Saturday
morning by Detectives Bradish AMI
Steele for the theft of mule, was ar
raigned. Examination was set for Jan
uary End, at Q p. m.
On two new charges of petty larceny
F. H. Pope, the expert hardware
sneak thief, was arraigned He enter.
ed pleas of not guilty to each complaint,
and trials were set for January 9th q
$3.50 and January 11th at p. m. Fopa
is now doing f1ves months term for
similar job.
Frank NJ. Arguello. brother of Police
Officer Arguello. was arraigned for an
alleged disturbance of the peace. hav-
The herald., 1896-12-29

S. A. Moore, corner of Fourth street and
White avenue.
Archie Lindersmith was badly cut on
he head few days since by compan-
on while playing with small hand
axe.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed E. Sweet who have
been spending the holiday season with
their parents, returned to Los Angeles
yesterday.
Pomona chapter No. 10, Order of
Eastern Star, will visit Jasemine chap
ter No. Jas, o. e. S., of Azusa on the
evening of December 31st.
Hon. Frank F. Davis, who was to have
lectured at the Presbyterian church to-
night. has postponed the date.
A novelty game Of baseball has been
arranged for New Years day for sweet
charity's sake, between the professional
men of the city and our regular club,
all the proceeds to be given OF the Fruit
and Flower Mission young ladies, to be
distributed to the poor and needy of
this valley. The names of the players
is herewith given: The Pomona team
consists Of catcher, Mason: pitcher not
selected; first base, A. Hebbard; second
base, w. Thurman; third base j. Smith;
short stop, Marrione; left field, Charles
Eells; center field, L. Tolman; right
field, ]. Drumm; umpire, Will Strong.
The professional men are, catcher, L.
Brasto; pitcher, M. Thurman; first base,
DR.. T. Hardy Smith; second base, DR..
F. D. Burleson; third base, DR.. H. M.
Jones; short stop, DR.. r. A. Campbell;
left field. Allen Nichols; center field,
DR.. Edwin ]. Hadfield; right field, e.
]. Fleming; substitutes, Earl Cowan, H.
A. Broughton, Will Overton, ]. B. Den
nison, S. M. Haskell.
Rain began falling over the valley
about daylight this morning and con-
tinued steadily until late this after
noon, over one inch having fallen during
that period.
Work on the new athletic park and
race track is progressing rapidly and
traction to this place. besides being one
of the best outside of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1896-12-29

interest or some Of it. am interested
in the water above ground in Lytle
creek, and l do not claim that the Grape
land tunnel Is in any way injurious to
my claims"
Mr.. Gebhart wanted to know, In case
of an appeal, If the bondholders would
put up the money, as he didn't see how
the property owners could. In all the
Grapeland people are in bad place, and
the decision weighs heavily upon them.
Mr.. F. w. Seccombe, who runs dairy
on East Fourth street, has employed
Attorney George B. Cole t obring dis
barment proceedings against Mr.. c. w.
Allen of the firm of Eggers and Allen,
attorneys at law. Some time ago Mr..
and Mrs. Seccombe had some trouble
and separation followed. Mrs. Sec
combe went to Mr.. Allen and made
terms with him to bring divorce proceed
ingS and on the fee account she gave
Mr.. Allen SO. In the meantime the
difficulty between the Seccombe's had
been settled, and Mr.. Seccombe went to
the firm, it is alleged, and told Mr.. Allen
that IL he would dismiss the divorce
case, he would pay the attorney fees.
Later Mr. Seccombe was sued for the
fees and the case is now in the superior
court on appeal Mr.. Cole today said
that he had been employed by Mr.. Sec
combe to bring disbarment proceedings.
Mr.. Allen has large number of friends,
who do not believe him guilty of any
wrong doing, but those who are handling
the case claim they have sufficient
grounds.
The case of Annie Abbott, which was
to have been tried today was again
postponed on account of Mrs. Abbott
not being able to appear for trial, not
yet having sufficiently recovered from
her self-inflicted wound.
Byron Waters returned to San Fran
cisco Sunday
Miss Isabel Chapman, well known
young society writer of Los Angeles, was
in the city today calling on old friends.
The herald., 1896-12-29
SAN DIEGO.
Murderer Durham Found Again, But
Not Caught-Notes.

SAN DIEGO, Dec 2S-Tha
news was brought to town last night by
Col R d. Anderson that Murderer
Dunham was positively in Lower Cali
fornia. Anderson says he spoke to him
last Wednesday. and is positive that he
made no mistake in the man. 1t is un-
derstood that Detective Ellsworth is
only awaiting the necessary extradition
papers to cross the line for Dunham.
The Southern California Mountain
Water company fired an immense blast
at their works on the Moreno dam last
Saturday, removing many thousand
tons of rock. The blast was fired by
electricity, which set fire to 1900 pounds
of giant powder.
The famous Berkeley football team
will reach here Tuesday to play picked
team Of San Diego men the following
day.
The confession of Sam Black of tha
killing of Patterson now solves the
mystery that at first promised to sur
round that unfortunate death.
The heaviest rain of the season set .r
shortly after noon today, and the indi-
cations are good for big storm.
The herald., 1896-12-29
SANTA BARBARA.
Grammar Grade Diplomas Granted
Many Candidates for Postmaster.

Many Candidates for Postmaster.
SANTA BARBARA, Dec. 2s. - The
board of education today granted gram
mar grade diplomas to pupils gradual
ing in the following schools in this coun-
ty: Los Ohvas, Frank Matter, Fred
Matter, Elsie Tunnel, Lottie Whitcher;
Rincon, Ada Lescher, Delos Giles; Pu-
risima, Sadie Dimock, Den and Frank
Doty.
The nine members of the Republican
county central committee residing in
this city will meet at S:20 tonight at the
office of Attorney S. E. Grow and organ
ize a local body for the purpose of en-
dorsing candidate for the Santa Bar
bara postoffice. The same plan will
be followed in the various towns in this
county and the persons selected will be
formally endorsed by the entire CEN
trail committee. The candidates for the
postmastership in this city are Frank
J. Mcguire, W. W. Wheaton and E. M.
Pyle. Both Wheaton and Mcguire
agree to abide by the action of tonignts S
meeting, but Pyle declines to seek the
endorsement of the committee and pre-
fers to work his wires in another direc-
tion. w. H. Peck, w. L. Talbot and
H. A. Averill are striving for the Lom-
poe postoff1ce; M. Thornburg would like
to distribute the Santa Maria mail;
Jesse Edsell is not averse to throwing
the Santa Ynez letters, and j. D. Wick
enden desires to represent Uncle Sam
at Los Alamos.
The great attraction this afternoon
Is the football game between the Col
lege and Belmont team and the Berke-
ley university eleven. The contest is
in progress at Oak Park, a suburb of
this city. and the indications are that
the result will be in favor of the var
stiles.
The herald., 1896-12-29

ing been arrested earlier in the day on a
warrant. Trial went down for the 31st
at II a. m, defendant being released on
his own recognizance.
Two little boys, Rudolph Bibbs and
Walter Rivas, were arraigned for petty
larceny, having been caught in the stree.
with some stolen gloves in their pos
session. Both pleaded not guilty. They
will be tried today at 1880.
Lizzie Smith and Katie Brown, COL
ored, and Nellie Martinez Mexican, all
women who live in disreputable lodg-
ing house on Buena Vista street. were
tried for disturbing the peace on Satur-
day night last by quarreling and trying
to scratch each others eyes out. Ten
days or SO apiece was given to each, and
they were sent back to Jail.
Gus Roseng paid $40 fine for fast driv-
ing. and like amount was dug up by
All Suey, convicted of selling Chinese
lottery tickets. One vagrant was given
ten days straight on the chain gang and
joblot Of fifteen drunks was worked off,
which closed up business for the day.
The herald., 1896-12-29
SAN BERNARDINO
Irrigators Are Considering the Advisa-
bility of an Appeal

SAN BERNARDINO, Dec. 2S.-Bond-
holders and landowners of the Grape
land Irrigation district held meeting
today at the city hall to consider
whether to appeal from the decision of
Judge Mckinley rendered in the case
of the Semi-Tropic Land and Water
company VS.. the district. The decision
gave judgment fer the plaintiff against
the district, preventing the district from
further prosecuting the work of run
ming tunnel under Lytle creek and
firm taking out water
About S150.O00 has already been ex-
pended by the district in tunnel, pipe
lines and works, and valuable orchards
have been platned, all of which are prac-
tically swept away or materially i'm
paired in value by the decision, unless
reversed by an appeal to higher court.
The appeal will doubtless be taken, al
though no definite decision was had at
the meeting.
Judge II. C. Rolfe was called upon
to give his views of the case, as to
whether it should be appealed or not.
The judge was of the opinion that the
suit was of too much Importance to be
dropped and that one of two things
must be done--either get out or fight
the case-sand tha.~an appeal would
cost two or three thousand dollars.
Mr.. Wilson, Los Angeles attorney,
next spoke and said he saw little use
of an appeal; that he did not think the
supreme court would reverse Judge Nc
Kinley; that as to buying any water
from the Campbell right it was not
advisable, as his right is now in litiga
ton in Riverside county. Mr.. Wilson
also had a list of the property holders
l. r
who represented 1140 acres and were
opposed to appeal.
1t was moved and carried that those
present at the meeting should vote on
the matter of appealing, giving their
number of acres at the time Of voting.
The vote stood:
Against appeal-Bohnert, 81 acres;
Roberts estate, 800 acres; ]. M. Craw-
ford, 100; Mrs. Haines, 200; W. B. HaineS
40; l.. N. Breed and c. b. Mcclure. 16O;
F. Friedman, 16O; II. B. Adams, 80; o.
w. Roberts, 800; Il. Harrington, +. c.
Platt, ,Crothers, Eates, Pasco and Pearse,
10 each; J. +. Harmon 20; State Loan
and Trust company, 80; NJ. E. Wood,
100; G. f. R. B. Perdew, S5; total, 1922.
Favor appeal-G. H. Ward, 10 acres, G.
Carter 20, Declerc so, HELEN 50, f. F.
Myers 40 Pierce 80, E. NJ. Hawes 5000. E.
J. Roberts 105, Crilley 40, Papineau 20,
Worley 65. Henderson 200, Gebhart 12O.
c. Gentry 40, c. D. Fowler 90 Branaugh,
1000 Ham 100, Gillespie so. ]. Hargrave
160, Julius Oehl so; total, 1900. There are
some who did not attend the meeting,
who will be looked up by the secretary
and their vote taken, when it is thought
that those who favor the appeal win
have a ma ajority.
Many who voted against the appeal
did so because they cannot afford to
make a further fight.
Barker Roberts was a conspicuous
figure at the meeting, and spoke firmly
in favor of an appeal. 1t was stated that
since the decision the plaintiffs had been
negotiating for the Grapeland tunnel
and had onered $4,000 for it. In regard
to this Mr.. Roberts said: "I hold some of
the bonds and if the tunnel can be sold
reasonably am willing to throw OF the