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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
HI Took a Ride.

On Monday there were 800 excur-
sion tickets sold at the depot in Lam
caster. OF these over three hundred
were for Sitter and almost all the re-
mainder for Fennimore. Besides
those on board the cars. about two
hundred took teams for these two
towns. our people who went to
Sitter say they never had a more en-
joyable Fourth OF July celebration in
their lives, ana they say the Montfort
band Is one Of the best in the state.
while they report the speech by Rev.
Hirsch as being a most brilliant ora
torical effort Those who visited
Fennimore came home highly pleased
with the events OF the day
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
MIGHT BE POORER.

1t may not be 50, but ii is gener-
ally said that farmers suffer most
from hard times. Looking in their
direction. times must be on the mend.
There are more palatia farm houses
being built in Grant County this sum
mer than ever before, more especially
south and west Of Lancaster There
never was a time in our history when
houses could be build for 50 little
money rs at present, but s., 600 and
81, 900 farm houses are rising up all
around US Another thing twenty
wears ago it was an odd sight to see
a buggy in the multitude Of vehicles
hitched around the court yard park
As we write this item we glance from
the Herald office windows at the four
sides Of court house park literally
packed with teams and can count
only three lumber wagons in a posi-
bic three hundred rigs The re-
mainder are stylish buggies and ear
riages. Two Of the three lumber
wagons were loaded with new upright
pianos.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
Death OF Mrs. Matilda Dodge.

Mrs Dodge, widow Of the late Jere-
miah +. Dodge. died at the home Of
her daughter Mr,. Roxy Copeland in
st. Paul, Monday, july ), 1897, aged
about IS years Her remains will be
brought to Lancaster for burial.
Funeral will be held from the Congre-
eational church Friday evening at 6
o'clock
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
CELEBRATED At HOME.
How The Glorious Fourth Mas Observed By
Lancaster People AT Home.

Many families entertained friends
at their homes, spreading delicaoies
before them in the way of refresh
ments with some pleasing little fire
works in the evening.
The Lancaster band went out to the
Grant county asylum Saturday after
noon and entertained the people with
sweet music. Ice cream. cake and
lemonade were served and everybody
had happy time.
The Junior Christian Endeayor
gave an ice cream social at L. A.
Dodd's Monday evening. A large
crowd attended and partook Of re-
freshments and enjoyed the liberal
display of fireworks. The receipts of
the evening were $3.50.
The Hook & Ladder Fire company's
dance in the city hall at Lancaster
Monday night was a most pleasant
affair. One hundred numbers were
sold and the receipts were about $75.
TheDubuque Harp orchestra furnished
music of an excellent character
c. H. Basford and his family, Dan
Needham and family, John Walker
and wife picnicked at Moore's spring.
They had Clay pigeon shooting, rifle
practice and base ball for exercise.
Plenty Of ice cream. lemon sherbet,
watermelons. cold chicken with del
icacies. to cheer the inner man.
Monday night from 10 in the even
ing to l or o'clock Tuesday morning
General Papa Wright with his lieuten-
ants Walter Brennan. Lee Philipson
anu the remainder Of the Tooth New
York, celebrated on Joe Smiths
campus, adjacent to the city hall.
The main feature of the occasion was
artillery practice followed by heavy
artillery firing and winding up with
united and prolonged firing Of dyna-
mite by the artillery. The event will
long be remembered by those who
participated as well as by those who
were in bed and participated in spirit.
One OF the merriest parties of the
day was the one at Budd's. The fam
lilies Of c. w. rockingham, JAS. Nc
Gonigal, c. H. Showaltcr. G. II. I'VE.
Mrs Falc Woodhouse. Mrs. Millie
Humphrey and few Others picnicked
in the beautiful grove surrounding
Mr.. Geo. Budd's pleasant home just
west of the city. There were not
quite so many present as at Sitter
but what they lacked in number they
made up in enthusiasm and fun.
Nearly all the American games were
played and a happier time enjoyed
than the royal family had at the
queens jubilee. The dinner was a
genuine jubilee affair and included all
the good things that all the other pic
mic parties had and scores of dishes
that the others never heard of. The
American eagle lent his glorious pres
ence and winked approvingly on the
days doings from lofty perch in one
of the grand old shade trees. The
celebration of the season was at
Budd's.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
Il Base Ball Challenge.

The Philips House Lancaster force
have full base bali nine among them
selves. We are ready to play a nine
from any or all the other Hotels in he
city. the stakes to be a supper
Philips House.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
Cost OF Grant Go. Soldiers Monument.

Since the work of repairing the
soldiers monument in the court yard
at Lancaster has been going on we
have often heard the question asked,
How much did it cost to build the
monument in the first place? For
the purpose of answering the question
we have consulted the records and
proceeding of the Grant County Board
of Supervisors. Under date of No
vember IS. 1867. the report Of the
board committee contains the follow
ing:
Amount raised by private sub......si 3ia 81
BY county tax levey .................... 3 237 80
Total amount raised. ............s6.55 So OF
Which was expended excepting..... 81 80
Total actual first cost. .525 "A
For setting grading. etc.............. 40 20
Total cost Of monument.........S6,45 1874 A
The cost of the repairs now being
made on the monument will be $40
which is very reasonable charge for
the work done.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08

AN ELEGANT HOUSE. Workmen
have just completed foundation walls
for the new house OF VIM. Westing, 3
miles south of Lancaster The struc-
ture will be beauty, and when com
pleted will cost about So, 800
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08

A NEW BARN. Owners OF the Grand
Central hotel have decided to build a
new barn to take the place Of the one
burned a short time ago. 1t viii be
30x4s. II viii cost 800 when com
pleted
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08

WILL Build A HOUSE. Builders
Henkel & Rycof have just purchased
a bill Of lumber Of Miller. Storey x
Dunlop which will be used % build a
house for VIM Galloway in the south
western part Of the city Of Lancaster,
near the old Reed place. The house
Is 10 be 14x24, two stories with an
addition 14xlG It i said that sis
ter Of Mr. Galloway viii occupy the
house
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
Building Operations around Lancaster.

A FARM House. Irish q Blackburn
are erecting a large farmhouse for Y.
II. Kinney at Hurricane Corners.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19

Mr.. Mckinley could not receive any
callers from Delaware without his con-
sent. and that he should certainly with
hold it. AS left him he told me to tell
all Addicksites that they might as well
stay away from Washington, as they
we're nothing more than public beggars,
anyhow, and if they got to coming
around too much he would have them
run in as vagrants. Until l came here
and saw for myself l had no idea that
Mr.. Bach was such a big man. When
he was here in Delaware he looked as
thin as a rail to us Addicks fellows, but
now that he is in Washington he looks
as big as the gable end of Sam Hick-
mans new barn.
Il guess you might as we'll retire
from the fight. Bach is opposed to you
and Gary and Mckinley can't do any
thing without his written consent. So
you see how hopeless the thing is. /
guess it is about time to begin getting
back into line. and to declare that we
were Higgins men all the time, but
merely having a little bit of fun at Mr..
Addicks' expense. lhave come to the
conclusion that the Union Republican
party affords a poor opportunity to
crafty the wishes of a man who is am
bilious to serve his beloved country in
some official capacity. The goddess of
liberty is stuck on the regulars, and
don't want to have anything to do with
us fellows. Truly yours, GALE
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
HISTORICAL DONATIONS.
THEY WE'RE RECEIVED BY THE
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF della
WARE LAST EVENING.

United States District Attorney Van
degrlft presided at the meeting Of the
Delaware Historical Society last even
ing, Chief Justice Lore being absent
Among the donations received were
the following:
Genealogy OF the Kollcck family OF
Sussex county by the author Edwin
Jacquett Sellars; Delaware College cala-
logue for 1897; births, marriages and
baptisms Of the towns and churches in
Coventry, Conn, I'LL TO 1874, from the
compiler, Susan Whitney Dimock; a
daguerreotype OF the west side ofA1arket
street north of Second, from John Il.
Tcrbert; Louisbourg in 1745, from the
University of Toronto; seven bound
volumes of the Peninsula Methodist,
from j. Miller Thomas; memoir OF Rob
ctr c. Winthrop. from the author OF
Robert c. Winthrop, Jr. report OF the
commissioner OF education for 1895 and
1885, vol. of the United States census of
1890; program and two newspapers con-
tanning accounts OF the semi-centen-
nial celebration OF the Mercer Engine
Company, OF Princeton, N. j.
ID. Wendell Hulburd was elected a
member, and Miss Margaret Tatnall
was proposed for associate member
ship. and Guy e. Wells for active mem
bershlp
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

in the United States Court this
morning Judge Bradford set for trial
in January the two cases OF John f.
Belts, OF Philadelphia, VS.. Gam Bro
theirs and Maxwell T. Reybold, OF Au
gustine Pier, for rent of the steamboat
Riverside. Arthur W. Spruance repre-
sents the plaintiff, and William S. Hill
les the defendants.
The will OF Thomas Mulrooney
leaves 500 each to St. Peters Female
Orphanage st. Josephs Catholic Col
ored Orphanage, and the Catholic Male
Protectorate, at Delaware City.
-Rev. John p. Otis, OF Crisheld, who
was participating in the Brandywlne
Church anniversary, left for New York
to-day to remain all the week.
Superintendent w. N. Barnard
went down the Maryland division to
Washington yesterday morning on a
special car attached to the 9.1l train,
and will return to-day.
AT a meeting OF the board of direc-
tors cf the Y. M. c. A. last evening the
matter OF awarding the contract for re-
modelling the building was referred to a
committee Afterwards there was a dis
cussioIi OF plans for securing money for
heating the building.
Only members OF the order Of
knights of Pythas will be admitted TO
the conference with Supreme Chancel-
lor Colgrove on Friday evening, in the
knights Of Pythias Hall, this CITY,
Hon. Levi c. Bird, who went 70
England with ex-Ambassador Bayard
declares that he never heard that Mr..
Bayard was to become the American
agent OF English capitalists.
In the Builders Exchange room
No COS Market street, this evening
John S. Rosaell will deliver an address
on the proposed new city charter
"A woman by the name of Brown
from Centreville, fell on a wagon yes
terday afternoon near the City Hall
and landed on her head. She was given
attention at the police station and then
sent home.
Anthony Slider, baker, employed
by Nicholas Fidance at No. 603 Scott
street, had a narrow escape last night
from being burned TO DEATH He went
to bed smoking pipe, which set fire to
the bed clothing
Yesterday afternoon argument OF
the case of Sarah j. Crumlish VS.. the
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany, was concluded before Chancellor
Nicholson. who reserved his decision.
The new tug Anson NJ. Bangs, en-
gagged at the Breakwater, came up thu
Christiana to-day to the Harlan an,
Hollingsworth Company's drydock
where she will undergo minor repairs
Everyone desires to keep informed
on Yukon, the Klondyke and Alaskan
gold fields. Send 10c. for large Comper
dunn Of vast Information and big colo
map to Hamilton Pub. Co.. Indianap
oils, Ind
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
OFF FOR SYNOD MEETING.
DIR. MILLIGAN, THE RETIRING
MODERATOR, WILL PREACH THE
OPENING SERMON.

The members CT New Castle Presby-
terry. who are also members Ct the Bal
timore Synod-including the Presby-
teries OF Baltimore. Washington and
New Castle-are leaving to-day fer
Washington. Some went down this
morning, having preliminary business
before the Synod meeting.
Dr. Milligan, OF this city, who is the
retiring moderator, will preach the SER
mon tonight. At the close OF the SER
vices. business deliberations will be
called for, and a roll-call and election
of officers will follow The new mod
orator will De a minister from Wash
ington Presbytery.
Some time tomorrow the Olivet ap-
peal will be taken up. and Rev. T. r.
MOntgomerys friends will have another
chance to reinstate him as pastor The
Synod of Baltimore may reverse the ac-
ton OF New Castle Presbytery entirely
on the ground of unfair proceedings.
The convention will be held in the
West Street Presbyterian Church, OF
Georgetown. About two hundred dele
gates are expected, representing
churches in Delaware, Maryland, Dis
trict of Columbia and portions OF Vir-
ginia. The sessions will probably con-
tinue until Thursday evening"
Rev. T. E. Montgomery. the former
pastor Of Olivet Church, did not &c
down to Synod. as was expected
though he is still member.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
PRESIDING ELDER AVERY HERE.

DIR. Walter f. Avery, M. E. presiding
elder OF salisbury district who Is IN
the city for a few days in attendance at
the Methodist anniversaries, has been
I'M at his parsonage in Salisbury, ana
this indiscretion gave rise to the re-
ports that he would resign the elder
shin because of. the exposure attached
IN the district work. This report is
not generally believed. There was
spirited contest for this eldershiD az
the conference last March.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
THE HAMILTON WATCHING.
RUMORs OF CUBAN FILIBUSTERs
CAUSE THE LATTER TO BE ON
THE WARPATH.

hUMOii0 Of ODbA4N fil@lDb 10 ItiNs1
CAUSE THE LATTER TO BE ON
THE WARPATH.
Without the semblance of ceremony
which could be witnessed by any of the
Delaware river hands, the United
States revenue cutter Hamilton weighed
anchor yesterday aird proceeded down
the stream at a ter-knOt pace. Her
sudden sailing was due to orders re-
ceived from Washington that she pro-
ceed to the Breakwater at once and
capture any vessel with a fiibustering
reputation which may be cruising about
either for fishing smacks or yawl boats.
1t was learned in Philadelphia
on Sunday by masters and pilots that a
mysterious vessel was cruising outside
of the Breakwater. and yesterday
morning she was identified as the
schooner Donna Briggs. There was no
evidence to show that the Briggs was
about to act as an eccessory to a fill
clustering expedition, but the foot that
she was reported as passing in and out
of the Breakwater made her subject to
suspicion on the part Of those WHO arc
on the lookout for filibusterers.
The fact that the schooner Silver
Hills left New York harbor on Sunday
night with a supposed expedition fol-
Cuba was said yesterday to be tht
cause Of hurrying revenue cutters Off Ia
sea. At the Custom House it was given
out that the Hamilton had gone TO New
York for repairs. which could not be
made i'm any Of the shipyards in Phila.
delDhia.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
HE DID NOT TAKE IT.

MISS HOLLiNGSWORTH ADMITTED,
HOWEVER, THAT THOMPSON
WAS DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.
The daughter of Mrs. Mary Hollings-
worth, OF No. 212 West Fourth street,
called at the Evening Journal office
this morning and denied that Lewis
Thompson had stolen money from her
mother Miss Hollingsworth said that
Thompson went home drunk and began
breaking up the dishes in the house,
and that he was ordered out. After his
departure her mother discovered that
her pocket-boOk which had been hang
ing in a knit-bag in a closet, was miss
ing. She thought Thompson had stolen
it, and complained to Chief OF Police
Dolan, who sent an officer to arrest
Thompson. Mrs. Hollingsworth after
wards found the pocket-book on the
floor of the closet, and the charge
against Thompson was withdrawn
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
Inquiry was made at the Wilmington
METHODIsTS BESTIRRING THEM
SELVES.

The Methodist anniversaries are
drawing large congregations and stir
ring lip a. revival spirit. Asbury's lOSth
anniversary is being conducted by DR..
Tinker. with Mrs. Maggie Van Cott, OF
New York. as the principal speaker. AT
Rrandvwine Church last night Rev.
Tohn p. Otis, a former pastor, now OF
CT.isdeld. Nd. was the preacher, and
there was spirited singing. Rev. Wes-
ley c. johnson preached at last even,
ing's service Of the 5Oth anniversary oi
Mt. Salem.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
THE CAMPAIGN FOR REFORM

Professor J. r. Dill, field secretary OF
the National Reform Association, who
will deliver an address in Harrison
Is conducting campaign in this city,
Street M. e. Church this evening on
"Our Marriage and Divorce Laws.
Rev. Maurice Penfeld Fixes, of Tren-
ton. will speak for Professor Dill IN
Union NJ. Z. Church on Thursday even
ing.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
WOULD BE CONSUL no COLOGNE,

West Chester. Oct 19.-Dr. Wistar p.
Brown, OF Germantown, has enlisted
the influence of the Republican leaders
here in behalf of his application for the
appointment of consul to Cologne, Ger
many DR.. Brown formerly resided in
Chester county, and it is stated that
Congressman Butler will make a per-
sonal appeal to the president that he be
given the place. He is already en-
dorsed by several Philadelphia con-
gressmcn.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
NEW FALL STYLES.

Derby Hats now in stock in all the
leading fashionable shapes, at ROSS,
210 Market street. The best $500 Hat
in Wilmington, unexcelled for quality
and finish. Prices guaranteed the low
est. Largest stock and best assortment
In the city. Open evenings
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
RErIREp MERcHANr DEAD.

Chestertown, Nd. Oct ia. ]. Ca
hill. a retired merchant. Of Chester
town. died Sunday, aged 20 years. He
was one of the Oldest and most success
ful merchants of the town, but because
of failing health retired from business
about a year ago.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
A LARGE PENSION.

Colonel John Wainwright, Of this
city has secured a pension for Mrs.
Mary l. Parker, of West Chester Pa,
widow Of William II. Parker late cap
tain u. S. Marine Corps. The pension
is 500 a month for the widow and 81 a
month for a child commencing May 10,
1872 The first payment will exceed
81 600
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
SUIT FOR FIFTY THOUSAND.
A BALTIMORE TELEPHONE MAN
CHARGES THOMAS M'CORKLE
WITH LIBEL.

William j. Atkinson, telephone
company promoter, OF Baltimore, has
sued Thomas McCorkle, Of the Del
marvia Telephone Company, OF this
city. for $4,000 in the Superior Court
of this county. Howell s. England rep
resents him.
He alleges that Mr. McCorkle has cir
culated scandalous statements concern
ing him, and injured his private and
business reputation. The suit is the re-
suit OF trouble between the two men
over the telephone deal which culmi-
mated in the organization CT the Del.
marvia under It's present management
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
A. "TRIP TO KIoNDYKE." &"

An electro-stereopticon exhibition Of
Yosemite Valley, California, yell
lowstone National Park and
Klondyke views will be given
in Grace Sunday school hall this even
ing at 8 O'Clock. Epworth Leaguers,
Christian Endeavorers and others in
terested are cordially welcome.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
TWO HUSBANDS MOURN
Stage Struck Wives Leave
Town With a Show.
TO DO THE SPLIT AND DANCE
MRS. WILLIAM HANLEY AND MRS.
MARTHA HOPKINS DESERT
THEIR PLEASANT HOMES INwIL-
MlNGToN TO GO WITH A BUR-
LESQUE COMPANY.

The shining glare of the footlights,
the fascination of bearing a hlstrionic
name the wearing Of beautiful ccs-
TUNES the intoxication of admiration,
and the thousand other allurements
that, to the INITIATED, go to make up
the lives of men and women of the
stage were too much for Mrs. William
II. Hanley, a petite blonde, and Mrs
Martha Hopkins, a bright-loolSing wo-
man of about twenty Summers.
The Lowery and Hrancis Interna-
tional Burlesque Show, which per-
formed at the Bijou Theatre the last
three nights of last week, had among
its admirers Mrs. Hanley and Mrs
Hopkins. Just to be like one of those
pretty and dashing chorus girls was
the height of the ambition OF the two
Wilmington women. They sought the
manager, and, when questioned by him,
stated that they could do the skirt
dance and split with any in the bust
ness. A trial was given them. IL was
a success, and, possessing neat figures
and pretty faces, they got an engage
ment.
Straightway home went the women.
Mrs. Hanley lived with her husband at
No 707 West Third street, and Mre.
Hopkins lived at No 713 West Third
street.
The homes OF the women are but a
short distance apart They did not tell
their husbands of their intentions, and
retired as usual, but before the sun had
risen in the eastern sky both Of the
women had left their couches and join
ed the company at the depot here an
an early hour, and are supposed to be
delighting the audiences with the grace
ful dances that secured them their stu
ations.
This morning William Hanley moved
his furniture out OF the house, which
once had been a pleasant home. The
husband of the Hopkins woman il
watching and waiting for the return o
his wife.
PAXTON DENIED 1T.
It was reported in this city yesterda.
| morning that two well-known VIII
mington girls had become enamored o
i two actors in the Corse Payton Com
pany, which played here last week, ans
left with the company for Trenton yes
terday. A Journal man caller on Man
ager Baylis at the Opera House yester
day afternoon, and when asked abOu
the story said that young man ha
called on Mr.. Payton on Saturday Nigh
and asked him If his (the young mans
] sister was going with his company. M
] Payton told the young man that h
} would not allow any stragglers to fol
! low his company. II is said, however
that the young women have left towr
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
MRS. sHILLING's MIsHAP.

While visiting at her sons home, at
Ninth and Pine streets, yesterday, Mrs.
e. F. Shilling. of No. lilo West street.
fell down the steps and broke her left
arm at the wrist DR.. Lukens was
called in and he reduced the fracture.
Mrs. Shilling was then taken home.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19

Ladies of Delaware Saengerbund and
German Library will open a bazaar at
German Hall. Sixth street, Monday, DC
tober 1S. VIII be kept open three nights
only. Thursday night will close Win
grand ball Public invited. llekels'
Joe. Csc. for ball night.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
MAKING KNITTING MACHINES.

Trump Brothers machine shops are
busv this month and have been ordered
to run all night hereafter. The COM
pany is turning out contract OF knit
ting machinery for the Standard Ma
chine Company, Of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
KITD-FLYER OWES BOARD.

L. l.. Nixon, a patentee Of ornamental
kites. who was here last week engaged
in an advertising scheme by means OF
fancy Chinese box kites, is said 10
have taken French leave of the Hotel
Jennings owing a large board bill.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
VICTORY FOR HICKORY.

The Hickory Junior defeated the
Walnut Juniors by the score Of 8 to 0.
The former would like to hear from
any football team from seventy-five to
eighty pounds. Send challenges toChest-
nut and Van Buren, streets. This club
would like to meet the New Castle
Juniors.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
!. YouNG MINIsTER AT FIRsT.

Rev. y. M. Gibson, now Of Martins
burg. Pa. will be the preacher at First
Presbyterian Church next Sunday. Mr.
Gibson graduated at Princeton Theo-
logical Seminary last June with Rev
George II. Trull, OF this city, and the
late Rev. E. f. Keigwin. He is
young minister of much power and ear
nestness.
Evening journal., 1897-10-19
THE GYPSY RELENTED.

The charge of murderously assault
ing Harry Wells, a gypsy, against VII
liam Lawler and William Williams, mas
beeD withdrawn. Wells refused 10
prosecute.