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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07

represents the development of the
church in the world
They have been purchased at a ter
rible sacrifice Of life and property.
Denominational barriers are being
broken down because the world has
caught vision of the larger Christ
who came to save the lost and work
through us Independently of our sec
tartan views All of this indicates
progress.
After the sermon proper Rev. Brown
spoke informally TO his church mem
bers outlining his ideas Of some of the
relations that should exist between
pastor and church.
He said that he should not use his
pulpit to indulge in personalities and
asked his hearers'to carefully inspect
their own minds and conduct for de-
fects if at any time it should seem
to them their pastor was personal in
his sermons; he said that he had a
blind eye and deaf ear that will be
used to view the imperfections and
haar tales of evil concerning neighbors
of any who might feel inclined to en-
Tighten him. He asked his members to
consider the financial part of his rela-
ton to them, in a business light.
stating that he would expect his sal
airy paid promptly at the end of every
month He wished it understood
that when his services were no longer
desired that he himself might be told
of it at once and that thirty days
notice is all he would ask.
These plain, manly requests pleased
his hearers and left the impression
that the new minister is not only a
preacher but man of business as
we'll.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07
after the Bank Innt.,,

There's heap of trouble ON the
minds of several of Montfort best
citizens. At least four of the gentle
men just now feel that they have
nothing more to live for Warrants
for their arrest were issued this after
noon and the sheriff is now on his way
to Montfort to perform his duty. If
they do not put up handsome sum
of money to satisfy all parties in
terested, Grant county will be RECALLED
with one of the tallest bits of scandal
that ever grew in this neck of the
woods. You see it is this
way: Two young ladies Ella
Wringer aged 16 and Emma Wood
ruff aged IL reside in Montfort.
They are pretty girls and their unus-
ual charms were too much for some
OF Montfort's susceptible young men,
both married and single: to resist and
so the poor boys were led astray. or
perhaps it was the men who did the
leading. At any rate. society in the
generally quiet and moral village of
Montfort is in a, condition resembling
dynamite bomb with the fuse half
consumed and still burning.
One amusing thing connected with
it is that the men. who are rich. when
it appeared that they were about to
be found out. raised the fabulous sum
Of SO to get the girls away off out Of
the country. The girls only got as
far as McGregor when their money
gave out and they telephoned back for
more. The sheriff has at least one OF
the girls here and startling develop
ments are expected.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07
FEAR HE KILLED HIMSELF.
AN OLD NAN WHO TRIED IT ONCE
BEFORE

John Beitz wanders Away From the
County Farm-Is Traced as Far as Grant
River-c Can Not BE Found.
For the past seven or eight years
John Beitz has made his home at the
Grant county POOR house. He is Sc
years of age and wonderfully spry for
man so old. He is a shoemaker by
trade and for thirty years ran a shoe
shop in Ellenboro. A son Of his,
Louie Beitz. lived on Grant river a
year or two ago. but the boys home
is wherever he takes off his hat, and
his whereabouts is not known at this
time. No other relatives reside in
this locality that we are aware OF.
Last Monday morning John Beitz
walked into town from the farm He
carried three-quart tin pail and had
a few little trinkets tied up in red,
white and black handkerchief. At
about 10 o'clock in front OF the HER
AID office he met team driven BY a
a man from the poor farm. The man
stopped his team and calling to Beitz
asked him if he would ride out to the
farm and Beitz answered, mo; | have
just come in and am not ready to 90
back yet Tuesday morning he had
not yet returned home and Supt.
Anderson instituted a search for him.
Some of the inmates of the poor house
stated that he said Just before start
ing to town that he had only day or
two to live. Teams and searchers
were sent out in different directions.
One team going north toward Grant
river stopped at Mr.. Drinkwater's
place just this side of the bridge. AID
that gentleman told the searchers
that Beitz had stopped at his place
Monday for little rest and then had
walked on and that he watched him
out Of sight going toward the river.
Search was made all day Tuesday up
and down the banks of the river and
today "wednesday up to the hour of
going to press nothing has been dis
covered that IN any way throws light
upon his mysterious disappearance.
A circumstance which happened
three years ago tends to strengthen
the suspicion that he has committed
suicide. At that time he walked to
the island below Potosi On the bank
Of the Mississippi river he took off his
coat, first taking everything from his
pockets, money and little keepsakes,
and throwing chem into the water:
then with pocket knife he opened an
artery in his wrist from which flowed
at least two quarts Of blood; ana just
as he was about to throw himself into
the water he was caught and held bv
some fishermen who suddenly came
upon him. Since then close watch
has. been kept upon him; but as ne had
shown no disposition to make way
with himself he had of late been al
lowed to roam about at will whenever
he came the city way
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07
SUNDAY SCHOOL Lessons.


With this issue We begin the publi-
cation of the international Sunday
School lessons and will continue as a
permanent feature of the paper, to
insert one each week. We hope this
column will be appreciated and used
by our readers who are regular Sun
day school attendants, but their use
need not be confined to them. Fam
lilies who are so situated as to be UNI
able to enjoy Sunday school privileges
may keep in touch with their more
fortunate friends, and gain much of
the knowledge and inspiration Of reg
ular Sunday school work by reading
and studying together, at stated
hour each Sabbath the lessons as
they shall appear in the HERALD.
II there is a neighbours family
who will join them 50 much
the better. A humble beginning Of
this kind would no doubt often lead
to the organization Of iourishing
school.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07
A rlatteville Boy Ran Away.

a 12-year-old son Of Jacob Gund
Zach. Of Platteville, ran away from
home Saturday afternoon at about
O'Clock. He walked down Big Platte
river to a point four miles below Potosi
below Shinoe's ferry, where. on SUNDAY
at about noon. he was seen by Mr..
Duncan and two other men who were
driving along in buggy. The boys
strange actions at lodging and hiding
in the bushes and bends of the stream
attracted their attention and they gave
chase and ran him down. He seemed
inexpressibly weary. as be had walked
twenty miles. and refused to answer
their questions as to who he was and
where he came from They carried
him to Potosi and after feeding him
he grew more communicative, stating
that he had lain.down beside.a log and
was not much afraid and had slept a
little Saturday night. He also said he
knew Of city named Platteyille and
after awhile said he knew a man there
named Gardner. Getting him off his
guard by talking of other things, all
at or one of the gentlemen bantered
him with the assertion that he did not
believe he could write his own name.
The boy wrote his name readily enough
and the gentlemen took him home
They think the youngster has gone
@rcng in his head, probably from read
ing old Sleuth1 detective stories.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07

The last four or five years just
passed have been hard ones on news
papers as well as other branches of
business. Our brothers around us are
wrestling with poverty when we know
that they deserve to ride in golden
chariots. 1t is with sincerest regret
that we reprint the following item
from the Darlington Republican con-
corning the Office of Bige Bresee:
1.-The Benton Mining Times was taken
possession Of by Constable Gallagan
last week, upon a chattle mortgage in
favor of Barnhart Bros. Spindler Of
Chicago. We are informed that James
Hoskins has purchased the mortgage
and that son Of John w. Coltman
viii continue the business.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07

because he imagines he is getting out
OF paying a man regular wages to care
for the station, when in fact he is
losing money By not paying some
competent workman to devote his en-
tire time to it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07
stocEmen, Take Notice.

The undersigned having one nun
bred and fifty acres bottom pasture
will take horses and cattle to pasture
for the season. Call on or address
John Mcmahon, Lancaster, Wis. 5-w
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07

Five hundred bushels Of fancy seed
at j. Nathan & Sons.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07

A dress 81 white crepon made with
a five-yard skirt interlined with stiff
ening to a depth Of fifteen inches.
Round waist in back, pointed in front,
large leg-of-mutton sleeves. belt and
collar of five-inch taffeta ribbon bow
ed at the back. Box-plait OF goods
down the centre front of waist. Bre-
telles OF ribbon from belt to shoulders,
back and front, with short bow of
four loops and four ends. Ladies
Home journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07
For the Benefit OF the Lancaster High
School Library


We clip this from a personal letter
from Beaver Dam music instructor
who gave the people treat in this
way:
1.-The Smalley Grand Concert Com
pany gave an entertainment here at
our Music hall last night, March 2nd,
and | take pleasure in saying that
it was the finest musical entertain
ment that | have booked in many
years. They are all perfect artists
and from their first appearance till
the last number held the audience ia
anxious silence. Miss Sprague took
the house by storm by the splendid
manner iu which she sang her con-
tralto solos. She possesses a rich,
smooth and powerful voice. controlled
with that ease and grace which must
cal Genius and study makes perfect.
Their programme is new aad varied,
pleasing any and all kinds OF audi
ences." They will appear in Lancas-
ter Friday evening, June 9Th.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07
NUMBER -
A MAN POUNDED TO DEATH.
MCKINNEY, OKLAHOMA. THE SCENE OF
THE MURDER.

/
A dispatch to the Chicago Times
Herald from Perry. Oklahoma Terri
tory, dated Friday, May /, reads as
follows; AT Mckinney, asmaIl town
sixteen miles north of here. Rev. Geo.
K. Mckinney. who owned most of the
town and was cowboy aad preacher
from Texas, also postmaster and JUS
tiee of the peace, was beaten to death
last night by Sidney Roberts, William
Hook and William Jones. A dispute
over land is believed to have actuated
the deed,
Many of our readers were at one
time well acquainted with the MUIR
dered man. He was the son of Joseph
Mckinney and his boyhood days were
spent with his father on the farm six
miles south of Lancaster near the old
Judge Cox place. About seventeen
years ago the family moved to Texas
where George had his right hand cut
off at the knuckle joints by being run
over by a train of cars. Since that
time George resided for few years in
this city. Was married to Miss Sarah
j. Shannon daughter of Robert and
Jane Shannon) at Bloomington by
Jesse Brooks, Esq, on July Z, 1880,
and resided for few months over the
confectionery store of Mrs. Christiana
McLimans in Lancaster. Afterwards
he went with his wife to Texas, where
she was divorced from him.
George Mckinney was fairly edu-
Gated and had native shrewdness
that served him well in rather ques-
tionable ways of getting money. He
could preach sermons at revival,
beat bunco man at his own game,
and turn his hand to almost anything
that promised dollar. When here,
he was accounted tough character
and the black sheep of the Joseph Me-
Kinney flock, and was most of the
time down in his luck.
After leaving here and on going to
Oklahoma he seems to have piled his
many devices to better advantage.
He married rich girl; opened fresh
town on a tract of cheap land which
he named Mckinney" and of which
he became justice, postmaster. clergy
man, cowboy, mayor and coroner. He
was pugulist and an alI-around high
kicker just the sort of man to die
with his boots on. Withal. he had
fetching way with him that won
many friends. and had he been well
balanced would have been power
full man
He leaves married sister. Miss
Ella Lyde, in Texas; and half broth
er, MIR. Ed Mckinney, resides in Ian
caster. A HERALD reporter called at
the residence OF the latter to ascer-
tain the particulars of Georges death
and was informed that he knew moth
ing Of it. which is not strange as
George had long ago worn out the
patience of his brother, who Is one Of
our best citizens, and they were not
on speaking terms.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-05-07

Greer's is the place to trade, for he
is selling everything il stock cheaper
than ever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21
POPULIsT LEADERS CONFER.
UNABLE TO AGREE ON A RESOLUTION COMMIT
TING THE PARTY TO BRYAN

UNABLE TO AGREE ON A RESOLUTION COMMIT
TING THE PARTY TO BRYAN.
Chicago ILL.,, July GA dispatch from ST. Louis
SAYS: Senator Stewart was present at conference
yesterday which was attended by Chairman Tauoe-
neck. " O. Str!ckler. OF Nebraska; DR.. Taylor and
Eugene Smith, Of Chicago: Sergeant alarms Nc
Doweil and J. L. Turner. Of Washington The pur-
nose OF the conference to discuss the ACCESSIBILITY
Of indorsing Bryan. Senator Stewart and Stricken
we're urgent in their plea 10 have the Nebraskan ac-
cepted as the candidate OF the Popuists The others.
however were OF different mind, and. while they
admitted that there possibility OF Bryan being
nominated BY the Convention, which Is 10 meet
Wednesday they said he would not receive plain
Endorsement under any circumstances such action.
they claimed would wreck the Populist party.
Taubeneck and Taylor contended that the only plan
fer the Popusts to pursue was TO nominate an in
div.dual ticket, and Mcdowell and Turner were in
clined to take sides with them. Before the conclu-
sion OF the conference Mr. Stricken submitted the
following proposition:
After carefully considering the situation we are
election OF Mckinley and the perpetuation of the
principles and for the purpose OF defeating the
money power. We believe II to be due Of every
sheraton for the time being and support William
j. Bryan.
Taubeneck ard the Chicago said that the
proposition would be tantamount to dlsrupting the
under any cfcums noes. Sergeant-at-Arms Nc
Dowell took the same view OF f. and the PROPOSE
ton was voted down for the time being But
Stricker. who Is an aggressive little man, says he
is going TO offer 1t TO the Convention, and ne be-
lieves It will meet with the Endorsement OF more
than two-thirds OF the delegates And even II IL
does not" he added. the rank and nile OF the
party will indorse II and vote for Bryan"
DO you not expect bolt?' Mr.. Strckler was
asked.
Yes ! believe there will be bolt. There Is an
element coming 10 this Convention which have no
doubt will fight for what 1t believes 10 be the
preservation Of the autonomy Of the party and will
not consent 70 tho Endorsement OF Bryan"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21
ARMY ORDERS.

U,sh,,y,on. July 20-Captain James c. sarfon
engineer Will be relieved from duty a. secretary az
dsbursing officer OF the Missouri River Co'n'h''Va
BY Captain Hiram NJ Chittenden, ard proce. .',.s
Sioux City, Iowa. relieving observation-disclosures W."
lam A. Jones 49,
CAPTAIN Curtis Med Townsend IS rel'eVsu IT, ~,
duy with the Mississippi River Commission
viii turn over the duties in MS charge 70 capa"
Graham d. Fitch temporarily and proceed 10 ",s
Raods. Mich, relieving Lieuterart-co.onel o"'
ret J. Lydecker OF the charge OF River ana "''"
Works on the East Shore Of Lake Mich'sah'
First Lieutenant Henry c. Newcomer. upon oe"s
relieved from duty at the United sta'cs 49, 49,.
Academy on August ls. 1885, VIII proceed 20 ',e'
phis. Tenn, relieving Captain Granam y. r"'s
Captain Joseph T.. Kuhn Is relieved from Wv.
under the immediate orders Of Colonel Cnar'" "A
Suffer and will proceed 20 Washi1gton, ~ - -
report in person 20 the Chief Of Engineers io' w"
In his office r,-s
Leave OF absence for four months Is grantee '""
Lieutenant Samuel +. Adair 5;h Cavalry
Leave OF absence for three months. on su'sso'
certificate OF disability, with permiss'o" 70
the Department Of Texas. Is granted iIe"''. %,
Y. Mason Blunt 9th Cavalry Leave Of absence ~.
two months and fifteen days is granted L'eu','
Cotone Samuel ~ Whteside S;h Cavalr'' Van.
Of absence FOR three months Is granted F'rs ~.
tenant Edward VI. Browne. quarterras'''' s.,.
fantry Leave OF absence on surgeons ee'' :
Of disability granted First Lieutenant "e. .s. and
Godfrey 22d Infantry. Is extended three ave Of
as s.sn srar for monhs granted E!s
Mearns. assistant surgeon; Leave, lid % A. Ohm
hrsS s,n sS Is sSa"e Leave o. absence 1i
months with permission 10 90 beyond sesd Irill.ery
First Lieutenant Charles D ra,msr' granted First
Esussnans Thoma. Rasway 81 a5'I''sWsy Waller
by direction Of the Presdsn, Sap ps professor
military science and tactics az Sorn,, George
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21
PEFFER's SCHEME OF FUSION.
,oyy THE wHIsKERED KANSAS SENATOR wocL


pprsERyE THE POPvILsT PARTY
G, Louis July Ex-senator PETER, while favorins
fusion f. disposed to back up Taubenecks schemo
whereby the Presidential electors chosen can se'ec
rho candidates for whom they shaii vote ai'e' ''c
Ncvcmber election. Mr.. PETER has this 10 say
81 think the hrst thing that we ought 10 90 ~
>, readopt the Omaha platform, revised ana
brought up TO date and TO appoint National COM
,ittee 10 look after party affairs 80 as TO preserve
our party identity. There is no reason why we
should abandon either our party doctrine or our
party. go . 49,
"In the next place, | think We VIII have 10 mr.
range some satisfactory way to combine the anu
gold vote OF the country. What can be cone 'n
the different States and localities TO accord with
the voting strength Of the several parties must ne
decided upon and after the election. II we nave
chosen a majority Of the electors as think we
will they can then agree among themselves ac-
cording to their preferences. on n candidate Inat
would allow all OF to vote according to party
preference and II would relieve us or great aeai
OF friction that might otherwise occasion trouble
There are only two points on which feel tsna-
cious The first Is TO maintain our party organza-
ton and the second Is to combine the silver vote
OF the country. A., 49,,
but this ingenious scheme OF leaving the selec'
ton OF a President with the electors does not meet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21
GLIMPsEs OF THE CONVENTION.


TALKS WITH DELEGATES IN THE LoBBIEs or
THE ST LOUIS HoTEIs-sILvER PLANS.
St. Louis July 2.-The week opens with a steady
downpour Of rain and while this interferes some
what with the accomplishment OF the preliminarie
OF the Convention, the managers say 1t rejoces
them TO see It now for II practically assures them
good weather. This morning the siivertcs, who
have been keeping comparatively quiet so far.
opened headquarters on the ground floor OF the
Lindeil where DIR. Mott. chairman Of tho National
Committee, and Mr.. Keeney. the general organizer.
established themselves. DIR. Mott does not believe
that the two conventions will be consolidated.
There will be two distinct and separate con-
ventions." said the Doctor. although l hope that
they will arrive at some concerted action.
The parties will not boldly unite. The ultimate
aim may be the same, but they will probably arrive
at an understanding which We hope will be an in
dorsement Of Bryan or the division OF electors.
which Is the most probable course. and Is fully
ceptable The division In such will be made
the same a. IN the Of 1884, except the OF
the silver party In which case. OF course. II will
have to DO estimated. The vote In the West. OF
course will be easily apportioned. as II Is known TO
be for the silver party. In my State-North Caro-
iina-the Democrats will probably attempt TO ride
IN on the silver wave but they will DO disappointed
! feel confident that We carry 10000 Republican
votes from Mckinley and for free silver. In that
State we will put out independent State ticket.
You know that two years ago We defeated the DEM
ocrats In North Carolina. and now do not pro-
pose that they shall get control Of the State govern
ment lot OF State politicians think will be pos
sible We VIII say to them. We will vote for your
National ticket but In the State we Will put out our
own State ticket
What do you think OF the boom for Towne?"
II do not think that no would accept the nomina.
ton. nominated. ! think that the division Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-21
pOPrLIsT DELEGATES START.

The Connecticut delegates TO the Populis Con-
vention at 81. Louis. who have been In this city
since Saturday last together with over thirty other
delegates from Maine. Massachusetts. New-Hamp-
sh,re New-Jersey and Rhode Island left this city
yesterday morning by the lc o'clock train on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for st. Louis. A
special car had been attached 10 the regular
press for the use Of the delegates. The delegates
met shortly after o'clock at the foot OF Liberty
st.. and each group marched to the meeting place
with flying banners
The New York delegation also travelled by the
same TRAM and comprited Thaddous B Wakeman.
Harding Weston, David B Rousseau. William Nc
call William Spencer and Alexander Gustafson
Mrs Imogene Fales. OF Brooklyn. also went. al
take her seat In the Convention. Conversations
with several Of the delegates tended to show that
ncrfect harmony did not prevail In their ranks
sor:s of them expressed their satisfaction with
Bryan. but others thought II would be for the
dsts Mr. Wskeman aseerted that II the Populists
stood BY Bryan his election was certain.