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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-23
Fenninnore.

There was a pleasant wedding on We'd
nesaay at the home OF Mrs. g. Wehrle when
Peter Baumgartner and Miss Millie Duff
ner were made husband and wife They
were attended by Miss Cora Baumgartner
and +. Kern KEY SGhuh performed the
ceremony and Mrs. j. w. Beetham played
the wedding march, only the relatives and
a few intimate friends were present The
bride is favorite in social circles and will
be sadly missed. Mr.. Baumgartner is
prominent young farmer, well worthy the
fair bride he has won. They were wei re-
membered as loaded table testified with
beautiful and useful gifts from loving
friends. They took the $40 train for an
eastern trip of indefinite length.
Andrew Berry welcomed small girl and
John Rogers boy TO the family circles last
week.
day to attend the special session of the leg
islature.
On Friday evening the order of the East
crn Star held private installation with
MRS rockingham of Lancaster as the in
stating officer. After the installation an
oyster supper was partaken of at Lathrop's
restaurant
Friday evening the young ladies gave
leap year ball in COVERS hall that was
pleasant social event and one that the mild
meek men hope will be repeated ere the year
is over,
One young lady has been heard TO saw:
This is the year the boys piece the quilts
and sew the carpet rags.
The w. r. c. and G. A. r. held a Joint in
stallation that was public last Saturday at
the G A. r. hall. MT. and Mrs. Bichard of
Boscobel were the installing officers The
ladies presented the Post with new curtains
fol the windows, and every one enjoyed
himself.
The w C. r. q. have moved from the
building on Main street TO the west room OF
the primary school building and have the
neatest, cosiest room imaginable.
Mrs. Fred Berry is on the sick list with
many others. The weather has been so
chargeable as to cause much illness,
The masons have got settled in their new
hall in Wright's building They have ii
furnished with new furniture.
Last Friday there were three master ma
sons initiated into the order of the Eastern
Star, j. b. Bradbury. j. Draggs, and L.
Whitmore. MissWhit more being present was
conductress for the occasion; after which
the officers were installed bY Grand Warder
Lancaster, which was done to the delight of
all, there being a goodly number present
after which thew repaired 10 Lathrop'S res
taurant and partook of Dountiful repast
10 Morrison. one of the comrades of the
60'si is quite low and has been for several
months.
house for the past week with sore throat.
Roy .Knapp,the boy that b ad his arm cuton
the knuckle of horsepower is doing nicely.
Dr. Bailey is attending him.
Sherman Struter of Mt Idais very sick.
Isaac sLuses' two Youngest children are
down with sore throat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-23
School Notes

This is the week OF examinations ana a
troubled look adorns the face If many. But
twill all be over soon as the hymnist
said.
Mr.. David Schreiner found his way up the
stairs one day last week. lie still continues
TO have deep interest in the welfare Of the
schools.
Newell Garner is at school again. having
almost recovered from a severe sick spell.
The boy who throws snow ball and then
runs into the school house will probably Ere
There are thirteen in the senior class and
all hope to finish.
Miss Decker was able to resume teaching
Nondas morning
Time has been precious the past week and
so Prof. Clarke has not given the scholars an
opportunity to decide the Venezuelan
boundary and the German-British South
African dispute.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-23
Pleasant Ridge.

On Saturday morning Mother Earth had
put on another white mantle.
Nice winter weather a. present and lots
of it,
Skating parties are numerous for the
lovers OF the sport are many. On last Thur
day party of young men distanced the
train running along Grant, II those skat-
ers are not more careful they win get a
cold bath sometime in the near future.
H. Hoffman with his force of men have
been cutting and storing ice away for the
warm weather.
j. T. Marshall had the misfortune to get
one of his horses hurt while hauling ice last
Friday.
Mrs. Minnie Richmond has been holding a
series OF meeting near Mt. Ida the past
week.
The meetings at the e. -. church are still
in session. conducted ny Rev. Elder brown
of Dubuque. = cortial invitation is extend
ed to ali
7. Richnioad made a trip to Poto one
day last W tes..
John ManEel made a t1ging trip to Cass-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-23
Glen Haven .

One of the most popular events which has
occurred in our midst for some time was
the wedding of Frank Werhands of Chicago
and Miss Mary thinner of Glen Haven
which occurred Tuesday at $3.50 a. m from
st Mary church, in this village. The bride
was attired in dress of grey and Slverd-
colored changeable landsdown silk trim
med with cream chiffon lace and ribbon and
wearing boQuetS of orange blossoms This.
groom wore the customary suit of black in
the latest style. At high noon the newly
married couple together with about 100 in
vited guests sat down to an elegantly pre-
nared dinner awaiting them at the home of
the brides parents Mr.. and Mrs. J acob
thinner. There the tables were loaded to
an overlooking with everything that could
he procured and all who partook of the
deHcaces will long remember the wedding
day of Miss Mary. one of Glen Haven'S best
and noblest yonng ladies, one we can say
will be greatly missed among us. The
groom is young man of good moral habits
and high standing and well worthy the
prize he has won. They received many
useful and valuable presents. Mr.. ahd Mrs.
Werhands left Friday for their future home
in the city, where Mr.. Werhands is en-
ployed as book-keeper and clerk in one of
the largest packing establishments in Chi
cago May happiness and prosperity attend
them through life is the wish of their many
friends here.
6. W. Lumpkin and wife, who have been
visiting relatives here, have returned to
their home in Jamesport, Mo
Miss Lucy Kuenster has gone to Chicago
to visit her aunt and sister of that city.
T.
Clara of Cass Vile were visiting friends and
relatives here last week.
Three of our prominent citizens attended
the Farmers institute at PotoSi last week
namely I. $ Metcalf, Mr.. Dunlop and II. "a
Young We can all see WHY Mr.. Mctcalf at
tended being progressive farmer but il is
not so plain in the case of Mr.. Dunlop who
is a lumberman but the wise ones say ne is
thinking OF quitting the lumber business
and trying farming providing he can find
good farm and a suitable helpmate that
he,
IL is the general impression that he will
succeed. In the case Of Mr.. Young he is a
natural hortculturaliSt and of course want
ed to get all the advanced methods possible
but we are somew hat surprised to learn
that he became enthusiastic and boistrous
in his search for knowledge that he would
disturb the speakers until they had to re-
cues; him 20 quit the hall in order that the
discourse on apple culture might be con-
Guided. Perhaps the Potosi mum was a lit
tie stale.
TT Harris is soon to move from our
neighb1rhood mp near Bloomington on the
Cartel farm TIMOTHY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-23
FORECLOSURES SALE.

STATE OF, WISCONSIN 4 IS IN Circuit
G. H.Eighmey, Plaintiff.
BENJAMIN r. Likens. ArtilIa A. Likens.
Sarah Jane Arnett. w. w Likens Jose
phine McGuinness. Tilda A. Iikens and
Emma I. digger Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
and pursuant to Judgment of foreclosure
and order of sale made in the above entitled
action at the regular November term
OF the circuit court Tor the year 1894 held al
the court house in the city of Prairie du-
Chien, Crawford county. Wisconsin. the
same being a special term Of the cir
cult court for Grant county, Wis
consin. said term commencing on the
18th day of November A. DIS9t and said order
bearing date the l4th day OF November A. ID.
1924 and the time allowed by law for redemp-
tionhaving expired and no redemption hav-
ing been made therein will on the
9th day OF March, A. ID. 1896.
at one O'Clock in the afternoon a
the front door of the court house in the city
of Lancaster, Grant county. Wisconsin offer
for sale and sell at public auction to the
the following described mortgaged premises
towit: In Grant county. Wisconsin,
The southeast quarter of the northwest
quarter OF section sixteen I6)and the south
east quarter of the northeast quarter, the
east half of the southwest quarter and the
northwest quarter of the southwest quar-
ter of section seventeen 40; except eight
10 acres in said northwest quarter OF the
southwest quarter of said section seventeen
Q0 off the north side thereof; and the
northeast quarter of the southeast quarter
of section eighteen Cs). All in town three
90 north of range two (2) west Also the
southeast quarter of the northwest quarter
and southwest quarter OF the southwest
quarter of section seventeen ~ town three
(3) north of range two 81 We
Dated Sherif's office Ian .aster wisconsin
this 2Oth day of January, A. ID. 1896
W. J. DYER, Sheriff Grant CO., Wis.
T. L. Cleary. plaintiffs attorney, p O.
address Platteville, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-23

In the debate at the Flora Literary society
meeting the Ridge boys werc victorious ana
IRON thes time women viii be permitted TO
cast their ballots at sChool-meetings. The
jury decided three for and none against.
Isaac shepard is very low at this writing
Rev. Schanaly addressed the people at
the Ridge sunday evening.
Eddie Perrin had the misfortune to lose
valuable horse few days ago.
Wright Marshal visited with his brother
J. I. Marshall, few days ago.
Rob Greene is busy hauling wood
n. H. Suite is on the sick list. NH
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-23
The
Burlington
Route

IN PAST YEARS has published in this par er from
week to week short artic ss various subjects
scientific. historical geographical and all of
them have been interesting.
THIS YEAR The Burlington wants TO use our
space in telling you more directly about its
line, SO these articles will not appear in the
newspapers, They will. however, be written
@ and printed regularly, and IL you want them
during 1896, send your and address to
fhe General Passenger Agent as below and
you will receive by mail each month sheet
eontaiuir 9 the articles for that month
MEANWHILE the finest and fastest trains in the
west via The Burlington from st. Paul and
Minneapolis to Chicago, st Louis and all other
prominent cities aud towns east and south.
TICKETS and particulars as to routes and rates
.. fare viii be furnished by your home agent,
or il he cannot supply them address
W J. G. KENYON.
Gen. Freight & Pass. Ag't
ST. PAUL, MINI.
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settle UP.

All persons knowing themselves in
debt to me by account or notes past
due will please call and settle at once.
S. w. Kerr.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-23
THE EAGLE RIVER.
cover vlsIrs TIE LAND o. LAKES.

lie Discourses on Museulouge-A Terrible
Adventure with wild Beasts at Night
Midnight Romance-A Due of Jolly
Fellows A Midnight Carol
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-23
A SPECIFIC
FOR
La Grippe, for Colds, Coughs,
AND LUNG TROUBLES,
MVT0So CHERRY
Vbouo = PICTORIAL

"Two years ago, L had the grippe,
and it left me with cough which gave
me no rest night or day. My family
physician prescribed for me, changing
the medicine as often as he found the
things l had taken were not helping
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-23

dor covrRIS THE cueQuAnneoN cmr1cJ
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-01-23

me. but, in spite of his attendance, I got
no better. Finally, my husband.-read-
ing one day of gentleman who had
had the grippe and was cured by taking
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, -procured for
me, bottle of this medicine, and before
1 had taken half of it, was cured.
have used the Pectoral for my children
and in my family, whenever we have
needed it, and have found it a specific
for colds, coughs. and lung troubles. -
EMILY WooD, North ST., Elkton, Nc.
The herald., 1896-12-12

In the matter of petition No. 1892, from
Bradshaw Bros, in regard to the paw
ing Of Main street at Ninth street, rec
ommend the street superintendent be
directed to report to the council the diff
ferent assessments for the paving OF the
intersection of Main and Broadway.
In the matter of protest No. 1881, from
T. Benkert ct al, protesting against the
construction of a street car line on
Also street, recommend the same be
filed.
In the matter of the proposals to side
walk College street, recommend the
bid of c. c. Merrill, jr., at S% cents per
square foot for the sidewalk be accepted
and the necessary resolution OF award
adopted
the bid of c. c. Merrill, jr.. at S& cents
walk Crocker street, recommend the
bid if C. C. Merrill, jr, at SA cents per
square foot be accepted and the neces-
sary resolution of award adopted.
In the matter of the proposals to side
walk Grand avenue, recommend that
the bid of c. c. Merrill, jr., at SA cents
per square foot. be accepted and the
necessary resolution of award adopted
In the matter of the proposals to i'm
proye Winston avenue, recommend the
hid of +. C. Harmon at IS cents per lin
cal foot for grading and graVeling; 2S
cents per lineal foot for curb; cents per
square foot for sidewalk; so cents per
lineal foot for sewer and 70 cents per
iineaI foot for crosswalks be accepted
and the necessary resolution of award
adopted.
In the matter of the proposals to i'm
nrove Hoff street, recommend the bid of
q. Brodie at IS cents per lineal foot for
grading and graveling; 20 cents per lin
cal foot for curb; Is cents per lineal foot
for gutter; 9S cents per square foot for
sidewalk. and 80 cents per lineal foot
for crosswalks be accepted, and the
necessary resolution of award adopted.
The herald., 1896-12-12

Henderson and Phil J. Scheideman. The
last named gentleman is brother-in-
law Of Col. e L. and Ben Stern. form
erly of the City of Paris, and two of the
most popular men who ever lived in
Los Angeles Their many friends in
Southern California will be glad to
know that they are now located in San
Francisco and doing well. These gen.
tlemen paid quite lengthy visit to
Mayor RAIDER. None of them are stran-
gers in this city and a very pleasant
time was spent.
Sam Rainey the well-known Demo-
cratic politician of San Francisco, with
Fire Chief Sullivan of the same city,
and Jake Rudolph, called on Fire Chief
Moore, where they met Fire Commits
sioners Vetter and Jake Kuhrts After
ward Chief Sullivan visited the new
engine house on Hill street, and in
spected the apparatus with Chief Moore.
The gentlemen are simply making a
little pleasure tour and calling on old
friends.
The herald., 1896-12-12

Krantz, who last Saturday night is ac-
cused of robbing Oscar Lindahl of his
coat and vest, was taken up and nearly
completed. All the testimony for the
prosecution is in, but as Krantz desired
further time In which to secure Witness
es for his defense, the matter was con-
tinued until the 18th at 2:30 in the after
noon.
Charles Sears was arraigned upon an
other burglary charge, upon which ex-
animation was set for Monday. This
makes two complaints already for him
to answer, with more to follow. Bail
was fixed in the sum of $4,000 in the last
case.
Lena Douglass was arraigned for the
alleged robbery OF a man on CONNER
cial street some weeks ago. Examina-
tion went down for the 18th, bail being
fixed at $500.
All Lucy failed to answer when his
name was called to answer a charge of
disturbing the peace, and his bail Of S.
was forfeited and covered into the city
treasury. Eight drunks were assessed
the regulation fines, which cleared the
calendar.
The herald., 1896-12-12
POLICE COURT CALENDAR.
Light Business Transacted by Justice
Owens Yesterday.

Before Justice Owens in the police
court yesterday, Edward Miner was ar
raigned upon felony charge Of passing
a bogus check signed with the name of
w. G. Kerckhoff, represented to the Of
ficers to be dead. Examination on the
complaint was set for today, but on ac-
count of later developments it is prob
able that when called it will be dismiss
ed by the district attorney. Itwas yes
terday ascertained that William G.
Kerckhoff Is very much alive and is at
present in San Francisco, where he has
gone for few days. Instead of COM
plant alleging the uttering OF worthless
or fictitious paper Miner will be prose-
cuted on at least one forgery charge. A
new complaint will be fileL oday.
The preliminary hearing Of Fred
The herald., 1896-12-12
WANT A STREET CAR LINE.

The property owners on Brooklyn ave-
nue. want street car line, and have
written to the council saying they want
it BADLY" and as soon as possible.
They say in their communications: I'VE
most respectfully request that every
precaution be taken in the proposed
franchise to insure the speedy build
ing of a. road on Brooklyn avenue and
over the outlying streets, and to insure
this we ask you to insert in the fraA-
chise that the railroad on Brooklyn ave-
nue. and outlying streets shall be built
and ready for operation before any
rights shall accrue over the streets in
the center of the city to the end that we
may get speedy accomplishment Of
our wishes-a road on Brooklyn ave-
nueh
The herald., 1896-12-12
The
AbbOttSfOrd
Inn

but some very remarkable exceptions
had been made by those who have had
a chance to be educated. At the time of
the close of the war all this race hwere
cast out on the world without dollar,
while now the colored people of the
south pay taxes on over $450, 900, 900. The
progress of the negro has been largely
noticed in the last few years. Nearly all
the branches OF industry and learning
of the south have negroes employed to
work them, while some OF the univer-
sites have colorsd professors in the
The herald., 1896-12-12
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building permits were
issued yesterday:
l. B. Clark, Twenty-seventh street,
near Orange avenue, one-story frame
cottage $1,000.
H. K. Small, corner Matthews and
Michigan avenues, frame barn, $780,
First National bank. changes in the
bank building on north Main street,
$3750.
j. w. Borer, Shenandoah street, frame
addition, $3.50.
Mrs. H. A. Woodward, Twenty-second
street, one story frame residence, $1,000.
The herald., 1896-12-12
ALL POLITICS.

Everybody about the city hall is talk
ing politics, and the friends of the as
pirants for the various appointive places
are busy pulling for their respective
men. The candidates themselves are
not backward in pushing their real or
claims, and altogether the sit
uation Is quite warm. MayOr-elect
Snyder has not yet returned from Elsi-
more, and until he puts IN an appearance
and has q consultation with his friends
The herald., 1896-12-12
WAY DOWN SOUTH.
DR.. Browns Interesting Lecture on the
Progress of the Colored Race.

The first of the course of the ten lee
lures given under the auspices of the
Epworth league took place at the Vim
cent M. q. church, corner of Twenty
eighth and Main streets. last evening.
and large audience was assembled.
The church was prettily decorated
with palms, evergreens, smilax. roses
and carnations, while baskets of flowers
were hung around everywhere.
The Rev. Selah w. Brown, d. d., de-
livered very pleasing address. entitled,
Way Down South in Dixie, and his witty
remarks were fully. appreciated. Hts
description of the south and its many
millions of darkeys was very graphic
He asserts that the south alone IL inhab-
ited by 1000. 900 negroes, and that there
are about 500 born each day. He also
went on to say that they were, as a
whole, very ignorant class Of people,
The herald., 1896-12-12
STREET ASSESSMENT

The street superintendent has the
warrant for the collection Of the assess
ment for the improvement on Custer
avenue between Temple street and
Bellevue avenue. The total amount of
the assessment is $2961 03. David Null
rein is the contractor. The work is done
under the bond act
The herald., 1896-12-12

but little can be really done. 1t will al
so be necessary for the councilmen TO
caucus before anything like an authori-
tative statement can be made. The sit
uation is peculiar one, and there may
be some very unlocked for develop.
rnapte
The herald., 1896-12-12
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
Well Known San Franciscans Call o
Mayor RAIDER Yesterday.

Among the visitors at the city hall
yesterday were a numer of well-known
San Franciscans. George l.. Arnold
chaperoned the party, composed of As
semblyman Sig. NJ. Bettman, Percy L.
The herald., 1896-12-12

Our Special Department Sale for Tonight, 6:3O to 10
p. m. We want to how the great crowds will look un-
der the $50 electric lights You will see them BUYING FOR
LESS MONEY than anywhere else in Los Angeles.
The herald., 1896-12-12

Extra Special in Misses Higf-Class Footwear Today
Cox of Rochester T. the MAKER he died. his stock sold great
sacrifice We sell today his entire line warranted $3.50 Misses Real French ~
Kid Button and Lace Spring Heel Shoes all sizes II
The herald., 1896-12-12
High-class family hotel.
Centrally located.
Corner Eighth
and Hope Streets
Los Angeles, Cal.

ancient and modern languages, an6 ~
the present day we even find the Negro
i'm Washington in various Offices OF the
United States government
SANTA CLAUS GIVES CANDY FREE
At the Broadway Department Store 49,
day at IL o'clock (nOon). Assure snou4h
Santa Claus, and he'll give you caldy
free. 4 =
4 AZ I. gE|s:: gss;:.;s1, s SilPlSss " ssIS' 'i;a
The herald., 1896-12-12
Mems High.class Headgear
On Special Sale Today

Mems High-class headgear
On Special Sale Today
Fine French Fur Fedoras, sold at $500
each. We show 10 cases today Of the
best 5000 quality in Mems Fedoras ever
offered even at that price, in choice of
the following oo.ors: Seal brown, pearl,
with either black or pearl band; nutria;
the, swell, large, brm Fedora in the rich
and black. All reduced for ~
Today's Special Sale to only"....
Boys Bicycle Caps, 35 cent ~
values. Reduced for Today's H.
Special Sale ~
to only .............................-
Chldren's Yacht Caps, worth -
40 and 50 cents. Reduced fer ILL.,
Today's Special Sale ~
to nly.............................
Mems Silver Mounted Canes
On Special Sale Tonight Only
$3.50 to 10 P. M.
Imported Natural Wood; Twisted Congo
Sticks, with crooked handles, mounted
with warranted .oz5 sterling silver and
not any imitation or old style stock; canes
that sell in cane stores and at -
jewellers for from Is cents to ILL.,
500; we place on sale Today &c
for nly."....................".
Mems Bicycle Caps, properly made of
all-wool French Worst.ds, fancy Chev.
lots, etc, usually sold at 50 ~
cents. We offer them at To- III.
days Special Sale ~
The herald., 1896-12-12
;e Special Bargains All Day Long

Mems Fancy Worsted Trousers
On Special Sale Today
We include in this line today all former
$500, $3.50, $500 and f6. 50 values, in
imported, Fancy-Worsted m1<A
Trousers, which we reduce 1C.OU
for Today's Special Sale to
only ................,...
Mems and Young Mems Pants
On Special Sale Today
The celebrated Marysville Woolen Mills
brown and gray mixed all-pure. California
wool Pants; reduced from mr0 on
$3.50 per pair for Today's 1l.OU
Special Sale to ,
only.
$50 pairs of Mems Trousers on Special
Sale today. Pure all-wool extra-heavy
weight Cheviot, Tweed and Cashmere
Pants that formerly sold at c1Qn
a5sm fro $. !.desa Ss to s5e is pff5 pf9dsDSs pa, >oY
Special Sale to only. ..........
Mems White Dress Shirts
On Special Sale Today
Laundered White Muslin Shirts with linen
bosoms, reinforced fronts, backs ~
and facings; all sizes. Reduced 0Vuo
from 75c for Today's Special ~
Sale to only .........................
Mems ftigh.class Underwear
On Special Sale Today
Imported alI.purest Camel's Hair wool
Shirts and Drawers that we sell on
regularly at 81. 50 per suit, but OVIc
which we reduce for Today'S ~
Special Sale to only, per garment
Extra heavy, derby ribbed, winter-weight,
silver-mixed, cotton Shirts and Drawers,
with French collarette, satin facing and
pearl buttons. Our usual price ~
was SOC the garment, but we OVIc
reduced this price for Today's ~
Special Sale to only ............"...