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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-11-25
Patch Grove.
Of Lee coun

Miss McKichan. Of Mi. Ida, is visit
ing in town.
Fred and Frank Booth biked it to
Bloomington Sunday.
John Mu.rooney was in Glen Haven
Friday evening on business.
Ed aud Harry Greer, of Blooming
ton. were in town Monday evening.
Principal Thos. j. Brooks attended
the teachers meeting at Cassyille Sat
urday.
Chas. Gould has moved into the
house recently vacated by Chas. Tor
nowski.
Quite large number attended the
meeting Of the NJ. ". A. Wednesday
evening
County Superintendent Nye was in
town Wednesday He visited the
schools and reports them in excellent
shape.
Attend the dance at the Academy
Hall. Thursday evening, November
25th Music viii be furnished BY the
Patch Grove orchestra.
DR. Fredericks IL now connected by
telephone with all the cities and
places on the Grant County Telephone
Line He had phone placed in his
Office
Married by Rev schoenicld. in
Bloomington, Nose Hicklin and Miss
Mabel Key, both u this city We
wish the youthful couple much JOY
and happiness in their future
life. *
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-11-25
White Deer.

A fine specimen Of a genuine white
deer freak Of nature in the cervus
family. was brought 10 Milwaukee last
week and placed on exhibition at the
establishment Of G. A. Higgins on
Mason street. The white beauty,
which is said to be about TIVE years
old. was killed at Augusta. Wis, BY
John King. brother Of Manager
King OF the Plankinton In speaking
Of the deer Mr.. Higgins said: II
have heard hunters talk Of white deer,
and / have handled deer all my life,
but this i the first white specimen
have ever seen. They are, like abb
nos in the human family. simply
freaks of nature aid are exceedingly
rare, particularly in Wisconsin. This
Is very fine specimen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-11-25
Never Touched her vermIform Appendix.

An interesting case opened Monday
OF this week in circuit court at Galena.
The case is taken to Galena from Lee
county on a charge of venue. A lady
OF Lee county named Emory fell i'll
with appendicitis and the now COM
mon operation of cutting away the
vermiform appendix was decided up
on. DR.. Vaughn of Dixon and DR..
Sheldon OF Ashton. two regular prac-
titioners, were the surgeons employed.
The operation was made. or was sup
posed to have been made, and the
patient grew we'll Some time later
an illness OF quite different nature
rendered another abdominal operation
necessary aud it was performed by
other surgeons. They il is claimed
found the yeimiform appendix intact
and the denonement was the criminal
prosecution ofthe two surgeons named
for the alleged obtaining of money
under false pretenses.
Nicholas Sem. the world famous
surgeon. is one of the witnesses in the
case. The defendants, Vaughn and
sheldon,are two prominent physicians
of Lee county
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-11-25
Held for Burglary.

The hearings Of John Ryan and
james Hanlon for robbing the store
Of Henry Kleinpell. Of CasSyille. came
off Tuesday. Both were held for
trial. Ryan is the man who was
taken in Galena. Hanlon wa- found
in Dubuque hospital, suffering from
cut in the leg. Ryan. Hanlon and
another man were seen together in
Gaiena. when Ryan was selling things
Kleinpell Identified a. property taken
from his store. Hanlon was with the
third man in Prairie du Chen who
also offered property for sale that was
taken from the Cassville store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-11-25
judge Mills Dead.

Judge Joseph 7. Mills passed away
Monday at the residence If his son In
Denver. Colorado, where be was visit
ing. at the age Of Sc years. His body
will be brought to Lancaster for bur-
ial. Judge Mills was one Of the most
interesting characters that has lived
in Grant county. He was one Of the
organizers Of the Republican party
and firm believer aud promoter Of
the abolition Of slavery. A more cx-
tended sketch of his life and labors is
deferred until next week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-11-25

graphical work. in connection with
their distinguished services in behalf
of the state; and that the history Of
the Wi>confin National Guard and the
old militia system which preceded it,
be properly set forth by the men who
are most competent to prepare it.
An especial effort should bp made to
signalize cur semi-centennial year by
general collection Of these best
sources Of historical research, aud
placing them where they can best be
preserved and utilized. 1t Is especi-
ally recommende ,i that the several
local societies shall. when the work of
the semi-centennial is over. not dis
band. but permanently maintain their
useful existence, and become active
auxiliary members of the State society
under the provisions of Chap. lis,
Laws of Wisconsin for 1897 This
law provides that incorporated local
societies engaged in historical re-
search may become auxiliary members
of the state society. with power to
send delegates to annual meetings Of
the latter; and to make reports there
to. which reports shall be published,
in whole or in part, in the annual re-
pOrts Of the state society
2. To hold in each county as soon
as practicable, a convention Of dele
gates from such societies. or if pre-
ferred, a general mass-meeting of citi,
zens-at which shall be appointed a
competent county historian; this lat
ter to commence at once the detailed
preparation of historical data and sta
tistics for his county.
8. To hold upon the 2Sth Of May,
1898, at the county seat or other con-
venient place, an historical celebration
of such detailed character as may to
each county seem desirable; but to
have chiefly in view the semi-centen-
NAL idea.
4. The committee in charge Of the
State Historical celebration in Madi-
son will. it is expected. ask the sever
al local societies to send delegates
thereto. A meeting will no doubt be
planned in connection Herewith, at
which the county historians may pre-
sent their reports to the state socie-
ty. 1t is hoped that means may be
found for publishing a semi-centenni-
al volume, in which shall appear these
several county histories, or such parts
thereof, properly edited, as Compel
ent committee may agree upon.
The society will be pleased when
requested, to communicate with citi-
zens in the several counties. relative
to the proposed celebrations, the for
nation of local societies. and the pre-
paration of local histories,
In behalf of the society.
JOHN JOHNSON, President,
REUBEN G.. INMATES. Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-11-25
Obltuarn--EI Elizabeth St. John.

Mrs. Elizabeth st. John died AT the
residence Of her son-;n law. Herman
Buchner. Thursday, November IS.
1897. Funeral services were held
from Mir. Buehner's residence Sunday
afternoon. Rev. T. j Brown oficiat-
ing. The body was laid at rest in the
lancaster cemetery.
Elizabeth Kinney was born in Penn
Yam. Yates county, y. Y. Nov. 2l.
1912, and was buried at Lancaster,
Wis, Gu the 21st day Of November.
1897. being on that day So years old.
During the year 1882 she immigrated
with her parents to Pike county. ILL.,.
where she married Joseph Wilson, by
whom she had two children. Her
parents, husband and his children hav-
ing died in said county, she moved to
Potosi in this county during the year
1910, where she made the
acquaintance of Willis St. john. whom
she married July 20, 1871,
By this marriage she had tour child
rem, Marcia F.. the wife OF Mr. Her.
man Buchner of Lancaster: John w.
St. John. who was member Of Co. G.
I'd Wis. Vol. Inf, who having been
wounded at the battle of Gainesville,
Va. August IS, 1862. died from said
wounds on the Sth day Of October,
1862. at Washington. d. G. The 9TH
er children, Mary and Amelia, died in
early childhood in Pctosi in this coun-
ty. Her husband. Willis ST. John.
died at Potosi, Wis, on the 2lst of
November, 1858. OF her nine broth
ers and sisters. only two remain.
Sophia Shaw, residing in the state of
Washington and Geo. Kinney, former
ly OF Potosi, now residing in Burling-
ton, Iowa.
Since arriving in Wisconsin she
continued to be resident Of Potosi,
with the exception of one year in the
town Of Wingville. After the mar
riage Of her daughter Marcia to Mr..
H. Buchner, she made her home with
them to the day of her death
Mrs. St. John was well known in
the town Of Potosi and surrounding
towns, where she left many warm
friends, among whom She was gener-
ally known as Aunt Betsey. She was
extremely fond of children. Her
buo.ant spirit, her cute sayings, strict
conformance to the rules Of integrity
in all matters. and by her interees sion
between the little ones and their par
ents she became endeared in their
hearts, and many now grown recall
with pleasure the time when Aunt
Betsey did make visit.
In early times she was member of
the Methodist church at Potosi. at the
time Rev. Christopher Cook was her
pastor; and it was her wish that he
should conduct the last services. I'm
fortunately Rev. Cook was prevented
from attending the funeral to the
great disappointment of the family.
During many years Mrs. St. John
was a neighbor of Mrs. Sally Jones'
who was another estimable lady and
who was the mother of Mrs. John
Carthew; both being widows, mutual
friendship sprang up between them;
their children grew up together and
mutually they shared their joys and
sorrows. And as they lived side by
side in adjoining lots in the village Of
Potosi tremendously during their
lives. they now rest in peace side BY
side in the same lot in the same GEM
etary. Peace to their ashes. b.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-11-25
Preventive For fiog Cholera.

Bishops Sure Cure for hog cholera
manufactured by K. +. Kinney & Co..
Bloomington, Wis, is a sure prevent
i've and cure. Agents wanted. For
references address John Bolt, Platte
vile; G. Hutchinson. Shullsburg; J.
Norton. Galena; A. Sturmer. H. l..
Sprague. Beetown. or any who have
used it,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-11-25
HrGhie Brown Dead.

Mr.. Archie Brown. the highly re-
spected and widely known citizen Of
Waterloo. died at his home after sew
eral months illness Saturday, Nov.
70. 1897. Fun fal services were held
from the house Monday. The cere-
mony was that Of the Masonic fra
ternity in charge Of the Potosi lodge,
Supt. I'VE reading the service.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-11-25

). +. Fawcett was in Galena the
latteEpart OF the week.
The Normal boys gave dancing
party last Friday evening.
Steinhoff 4 Stephens shipped car
load OF live chickens east last week
DR. Gibson has recently put in a
telephone from his office to his home.
Mrs. J. P. Huntington is still in
on'eago and at this writing is some
better.
The smoker given by the X. P's.
last Wednesday evening was largely
attended, nearly all the members
being present.
The Electric Light Company had
their iron smoke stack taken down
Saturday and from now on will use
the massive brick one just completed.
Mr.. Stark, our marshall, has GER
tainly improved the looks of the park
oy raking up and earting away the
leaves that simply covered the
ground.
Z. II. Gribble has purchased the
cut flower business of Jas. MeCarn
and will aim to keep line Of choice
cut flowers constantly on hand He
says special orders will receive prompt
attention.
Our churches, together with several
chart ''le organizations. have an
pointe ifferent committees to look
after tn ecei' ng and distribution
OF different articles to the poor
for Thanksgiving.
From the number OF tickets that
are being sold would indicate that
the Engine Company will have a lar
ger crowd than ever at their 23rd
annual entertainment and dance ON
Thanksgiving evening.
The ladies of the Congregational
church served New England supper
in the church parlors Friday evening.
From the number of people wis took
supper there, we should Judge, netted
the ladies q snug little sum.
The law firm Of Cleary & Gleary
have moved their office 10 the rooms
over the state baak. whicb,haye been
occupied by' ATTORNEY Huntington.
Mr.. Huntington has moved his office
on the H''st floor of the bank.
There is q report to the effect that
the Illinois Central Railway Company
expect to run their road from Galena
TO y. Paul. coming through our city.
This would then put Platteville on
main line from St. Paul to Chicago.
The Clara Schumann Ladies
Orchestra which opened our goth
annual lecture course season on
Thursday evening was without a
doubt one Of the finest and most
pleasing entertainments ever given
in our city, and the officers of the
course should be congratulated on
bringing in such an entertainment.
The house was crowded. The com
pany left here next morning for Free
port, Ill.
The Star Theatrical Club have about
close 4 the contract with the Hayt's
Milk White Flag Company for Thurs
day evening, April, 2lst. 1898. This
company numbers forty members and
plays as rule nothing but the lar
Ger cities. The first week Of Novem-
Der they were in Kansas City. the
second week in 81. Paul. last week in
Minneapolis and this week AZ Wuni-
peg This company together Nth
Shore Acres. will certainly give our
citizens an opportunity OF seeing two
Of The leading attractions in the
United States
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-11-25

We gather from the Republican
Observer that buyers in Richland
Center shipped thirteen cars Of stock
.on Monday Of last week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-11-25

Scott Key Of Patch Grove goes to
Madison Monday to take a course in
the University Dairy school
New-York tribune., 1897-11-04
HOFFMAN HOUSE STYLE.

One Of the pleasantest places in the city TO
dine during the past summer was in the elev.
enth-story dining room of the Hoffman House.
Probably. however, many OF those who went
there to enjoy the GOODNESS and the view and the
music did not know that all the food served was
cooked entirely by gas a complete Quilt OF
gas-appliances for cooking was snugly placed In
the adjoining kitchen There was an eighteen
foot gas-range with sufficient capacity to bake
and roast and stew for regiment. There were
gas broilers, and plate-warr.ers and arrange
ments for keeping joints AMI roasts and other
dishes hot. Everything was done by gas. This
plant has been In ufe for two years. and the
proprietors express themselv IS altogether sat-
isfied with the service. Many visitors have come
especially to inquire into the working of the
Hoffman House gas-ranges. etc. and to all the
answer has been given that the superiority OF
the new method is absolutely demonstrated. The
best proof that the propretors are sincere In
saying so is that they are rapidly introducing
gas broilers into their basement kitchen. Tho
Hoffman House standard Is we'll known In the
hotel world, and its hearty approval OF gas for
cooking disposes at once Of n great many stupid
and ignorant objections that one sometimes
hears urged.
New-York tribune., 1897-11-04
FIRST DAY or DEER sHOOTIyg

The deer season opened on Long Island ycstcr-
day Only four days allowed In which TO
shoot deer These are the Wednesdays In No
vembcr. The fine weather brought many New
York and Brooklyn sportsmen to the ncig.,borhood
OF Patchogue. and much rivalry existed between
them.
For the last few months farmers have been COM
planning that the deer have been doing much dam
age to their crops. and this report indicates that
the sport will be lively and exciting on the days
that hunting Is allowed The best grounds con-
sidered to he between Pa,chogue. Lakeland. Oak
dale and Ronkonkoma. The Bohemian Shooting
Club and the Fur. Fin and Feather Club. CT Say
Vile are largely represented among the huntsmen.
as Is also the South Side Sportsmen's Club.
William Alexander. Of Sayville. was the first
hunter to kill a deer and almost Immediately after
ward he killed another. Anthony Seigle killed n
big buck, and a Patchogue party bagged three. 1t
was reported late yesterday afternoon that different
hunters had killed more than thirty deer.
New-York tribune., 1897-11-04

regularity Of their functions II allays rriation ana
Inflammation. II checks unnatural and exhausting
wifehood and motherhood into perfect condition.
Almost all of the ills of womankind are traceable
to form Of what is known as female com.
plaint." Troubles of this kind unfit a woman Tor
wifehood and motherhood Thousands OF grateful
women have been rendered healthy and happy by
the use Of this marvellous medicine. At their own
request, the experience and testimony OF many Of
them have been included In DR.. Piercc's Common
Sense Medical Adviser The "Favorte Prescrip-
ton is sold by all good dealers and honest dealers
will not try induce you take inferior substi
tute for the sake of extra profit
Mrs. C. A. Conner. Of Allegheny Springs Montgomery
Co va writes MY daughter aged IS years had goitre
coming on her neck and II disfgired her very much
am happy to say that has disappeared after the use OF
one bottie OF DR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
In paper covers 7I one cent stamps; cloth binding
10 cents extra DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser Address DR.. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Z.
a medical library In one Iooe-psge volume.
New-York tribune., 1897-11-04
DAMAGING TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.
THE COMMITTEE OF THE STATE BOARD OF
HEALTH CONDEMNS CERTAIN BARREN ISL

THE COMMITTEE OF THE STATE BOARD OF
HEALTH CONDEMNS CERTAIN BARREN ISL
AND ESTABLISHMENTS AS NUIsANcEs.
Dr. George r. Fowler one Of the committee APP
pointed by the State Board OF Health to nvesti
gate the nuisances Barren Island issued the
following report yesterday. which will be submit
ted to the State Board at Its next meeting. The
committee. consisting Of Oliver Cassidy. Or. F. W.
Smith and DR.. George B. Fowler held several ses
sions In the Criminal Court Building. at which
citizens OF Rockaway. Coney Island and other
points along the seashore gave evidence.
The report sets forth that the eiuent from all Of
the establishments on Barren Island are discharged
into Jamaica Bay without being treated and filtered
to remove The solid matter held In solution: and
the cfiuent so discharged discolors the waters Of
tho bay. and the organic matter In solution COL
iects on the piing and docking Of the surrounding
beaches and gives off sckenng and offensive doors.
which constitute a nuisance not only to the enjoy
ment OF property rights. but to public life and
health.
On May 13. 1891, Governor Hill made an order d.
recting the abatement Of the nuisances complained
Of I'm the Establishments OF Peter Whites Sons.
F. Frank Coe, the Barren Island OIL and Guano
t'omnany and the Barren Island Fertllizing Com
pany The committee report that these establish
ments have failed comply with the order Of 1891;
regulations laid down by the state Board OF
Health notwithstanding the repeated and contin-
nod complaints made by health inspectors OF the
state Board by nearby local Boards. ana Dy citi-
THE committee recommends that the New YORK
State Board OF Health request Governor biack 10
modify the order made by Governor Hill. by deciar-
ing said establishments and each OF them, to De
New-York tribune., 1897-11-04
CONTROL OF THE ASSEMBLY.
CITIZENS UNION MEN AND WORTH RE-
PUBLICANs HOLD THE BALANCE
OF POWER

REPUBLICANS HAVE sEvENTY-NINE MEMBERS.
DEMOCRATS sIxrY-EIGHT AND THE CITI-
ZENs UNION THREE WITH CLAIMS ON
OTHERS THE PLURALITY FOR
JUDGE PARKER ABOUT 5000.
The latest election returns declare that Alton b.
Parker, the Democratic candidate for Chief Judge
Of the Court Of Appeals will have about ooOoo piu-
rallty.
Owing to some losses Of Assembly distr'cts 'h
this city and in Brooklyn. the Republican repre-
sentation in the Assembly has been reduced. 1t
now appears II the Assembly would be divlded
follows: Citizens Union. 3; Democrats, os: fe-
publicans TO- This seemingly gives the regular
Republican organization control OF the Assembly,
hut 1t Is possible that their control may be dis
puted. since all Of the Republican Assembiymen
elected from the counties of Kings and New-York.
except one had friendly relations with the Citizens
Union and secured Its Endorsement. They ran both
the candidates Of the Citizens Union and OF the
regular Republican organization. and therefore
might not feel inclined to elect Speaker who, In
the organization CT the Assembly would so ar
range the committees to strengthen the enemies
Of the Citizens Union movement.
The Assembly men who held allegiance only to the
Citizens Union are John A. Weeks. jr., OF the
XXVth District; Francis +. Laimbeer, OF the
XXvIIth District and a. F. Seligsberg. OF the
XXIXth District-all of New-York. The solitary
regular Republican elected, Charles s. Adler, OF the
lid Assembly District, sought and obtained the
Endorsement Of the Citizens Union.
In Kings County the following regular Republican
candidates for the Assembly were successful: David
+. Davis. IVth District; Abram c. Degraw. Vth
District: E. r. NJ Roehr. With District: Edward c.
Brennan. Xvlth District: and George F. Tiffany,
XVIIIth District. All OF them had the indorse-
ment and aid OF the Citizens Union, and could not
have been elected without IT, Henry Marshall OF
the XNllth District, was the only regular Repub-
lcan candidate for Assembly elected who did not
have the Endorsement OF the Citizens Union.
Although the regular Republicans appear to be
seventy-nine In number in the Assembly, six Of
them were In alliance with the Citizens Union OF
New-York In the course OF the campaign. and most
of them owed their election to the assistance they
received from members of that organization.
Politicians were talking yesterday about the prob
able tactics OF Jacob Worth. when Senator Platt
undertakes to organize and manage the Assembly.
IL takes seventy-six votes to pass bills In the
Assembly and Mr. Worth has great Influence over
five OF the Republican Assemblymen ELECT from
Kings County. With a total Republican vote of
only seventy-nine; it Is clear that FIVE men under
Mr.. WOrths leadership may hold the balance or
power In the Assembly. without reference TO the
fact that the Citizens Union may make claims
upon the gratitude of six of the Republican AS
scmbl ymen-elect.
New-York tribune., 1897-11-04

20 be advanced by the crushing defeat OF the
party in the most important municipal canvass
ever held In this country Many one was
eally anxious to find out how keeping" UP the
organization at such q cost as has been detailed
really going to do the party or even the
organization itself very much good in the end.
number Of Republicans yesterday many Of
whom had voted for General Tracy on the mis-
taken belief that he had some show Of election,
declared that such leadership must be changed
or It must change its policy. They pointed to
the fact that Mckinley last year. without any
.ffort whatsoever on the part OF the State organ
izAtion to elect him, carried NewYork State by
q plurality Of 26S.OO0 votes. whereas this year
The candidate for Chief Judge Of the Court Of
Appeals. placed In nomination by Mr.. Platt's
State Committee. was beaten by his Democratic
opponent by "a plurality of 10000. and to the ad-
ditional fact that the Republican party lost
greatly throughout the State. almost losing con-
troll Of the Assembly and to the fact that in this
city the party candidate received nearly 10000
fewer votes than an. Independent nominee who
II a Republican
Mayor Strong, in an interview, declared that
such leadership would wreck the party. and II
such policy were pursued much longer 1t would
be impossible for the party to elect the next
Governor and that the chances OF the Repub-
lican candidate for President In 1900 might be
seriously jeopardzed Several Republicans as
serted that a movement would be started to do
something toward saving the Republican party
in this city from utter decentralization, and
meeting has been called for November 10. at
Lyric Hail. to take some steps toward reor-
ganization.
1t Is declared that tho Citizens Union will be
made a permanent body with Seth Low proba-
bly, as president, and that 1t will continue Its
efforts to bring about the divorcement Of local
from State and National issues, and to secure
for the city efficient and honest non-partisan
government