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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
TYING CORN SHOCKS.
How Amy Wide-AyvaISe Farmer Can
Construct "a Serviccabie and
Lasting Device.

very handy device for tying shocks
of corn can be easily made. Take a
piece of wood about five feet long and
shave it out round with a diameter of
two inches, tapering to point at one
end. Flatten the last six inches of the
other end making it 1x1.5 inches.
Get another sound piece of wood
three inches square and IS inches long.
Taper this at one end as seen in the
illustration, and two inches from the
other end cut a mortise through it
four inches long and one inch wide
Insert two pins near the lower end as
illustrated.
The fattened end of the long piece is
to be put through the mortise and
pinned fast leaving it on pivot. Six
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
CARE OF CORN FODDER.
Running the Crop Through a HuskeE
and Shredder Is the Best
known Method.

Allow the corn 10 stand IN the field
until the grain begins TO harden and
the bottom leaves are turning yellow.
Secure as much of the fodder as pos
sible while it is green. Cutting must
be done before frost or the blades will
be brittle and break off, causing
loss of the best part of the feed. Place
in shocks of medium size. They must
be large enough 10 stand well, but
small enough to dry out thoroughly.
IF the corn is on the green order, as
it will always be at the beginning of
the cutting season. set up about half
of the, shock, let il stand for several
days, until thoroughly cured, then cut
the remainder. Shocks 12xl2 hills are
about the best size.
The shocks must remain in the field
until the entire plant is thoroughly
dried. Not only must the blades be
well cured, but the stalks must be free
from moisture to insure perfect keep
ing in the stack or after shredding and
storing in the NOW. The time required
will depend upon the season, but usual
ly five or six weeks will be sufficient.
1t can then be put into stack or rick,
arranging the bundles or armfuls of
fodder as in stacking small grain. If
left in the open field, as is often done,
there is great loss from exposure of
the surface Of the shocks TO the weather
and the occasional twisting down"
OF shock Stack where il will be most
convenient in feeding.
Running the crop through a husker
and shredder is the ideal way of rak-
ing care of corn fodder. There is some
objection TO this method on the score
of the fodder molding in the NOW.
If it is thoroughly dried out before
it is shredded there is little danger
from this source. The practical expert
ence of many farmers and feeders has
proven this. True. the shredding is eN-
pensive. due TO the limited capacity of
the sbredders. Improvements are be-
ing made each season. and this obiec-
ton will be removed before very long.
The fodder is left in splendid condition.
and is readily eaten by all kinds OF
stock.-American Agricuiturist
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
More Like Himself /.

Il was feeling very duh and could
not sleep at night. After had taken
two bottles Of Hoods Sarsaparilla
felt more like myself and was soon
healthy and strong. Hoods I Sal S lpa-
lilla did me so much good that | adj
wise everyone to take it for weakness,
nervousness and for impure blood. p"
To- NJ. lac, Hammond. Mimi.
Hoods pills cure ali liver ills Easy
to take, easv to operate; eli ll le,sure.
25e.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
Dc.PiGrCG'S
GOIdcnMediCdI
Discovery.

1t builds up the weak places and fortifes
the system against the onslaughts of
disease. 1t helps the appetite, assists
digestion, is an aid to the proper assimi-
1ation of food, and cleanses the blood
of all its impurities. 1t is a strictly
temperance medicine, containing not an
atom of whisky or alcohol in any form.
Your medicines the best have ever taken,s
writes Mrs. Jennie Dingman, of vauburen, Kali
kaska Co., Mich. " Last spring l had bad
cough; got so bad had to be in bed all the time.
My husband thought had consumption. He
wanted me to get doctor, but I told him if it
was consumption they could not help me. We
thought we would try DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery and before had taken one bottle
the cough stopped and have since had no signs
of its returning"
For the most obstinate forms of con-
stipation and biliousness, use DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. Thar action is prompt
yet comfortable; their effect is perma-
nent. Insist that the druggist does not
give you something else.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
obeyed Orders.

Gertie (returned home)-Mrs. Jones
gave me a nice piece of cake.
Gertie's Mother-Did you ask for il !?
Gertie-M'm.
Mother-And l told you not to
Gertie-No. mamma. You told me
not to ask for everything I saw.
didn't see the cake; it was 10 the pam
try.-Boston Transcript.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
After the Honeymoon.

The Bride--I had no idea that you
spent all of you income. Thought you
saved money every year.
The Husband will from now on.
We are married. my dear, SO Of course,
there will be no more theaters. car
riagcs, little suppers and the ike, you
know-Town Topics.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20

VIVA: kind of sickle do you want? D.
said the hardware dealer TO Farmer
Persimmons. who had asked 10 see
something of the kind.
II want the latest Improvements
replied the agriculturist. Let me see
the fin de sickle I'm alters seein' men
toned in the papers. Harlem Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
Get Them Togcther

IF had my way" said the young
and worldweary boarder, II would put
these talking prize-fghters in Jail"
ut would be more fit" suggested the
Cheerful Idiot, Ito send them to the
pound. "-Indianapolis Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20

to hold each piece of scantling rigid.
One bolt is placed in the center; the
others one foot from each end. Chains
from the outer bolts of the front scant-
ling are brought together and serve
as place of attachment for the Whit
fetree. The front cutting edges Of
each scantling are protected and their
efficiency aided by having them bound
with flat iron two inches wide and one
quarter inch thick. This size rubber is
found to be heavy enough and we'll
adapted for ordinary work, but if made
OF pine or any light wood it will require
weighting.-S. n. Cox, in Farm and
Home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
An Errnr.

Hostess Ito gentleman her husband
has brought home to dinner)-How
we'll you speak English, Mr.. -
Mr.. - mot Understandings
ought to. I have lived here MI my life.
In fact, [ was born in New York.
Hostess-Why, how strange! am
sure my husband told me that you
were a ohemiaE.-Harlem Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20

Grump-A woman orator? Bah.
There never was a woman yet who could
hit the mark.
Renpeckt-Beg pardon, but you're
wrong.
Grump-Prove it, sir; prove it.
Henpeekt-Easily, if you will come
home with me TO dinner.-Ainsleee's
Magazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20

To retain an abundant head of hair
of a natural color to a good old aye,
the hygiene OF the scalp must he oh
served. Apply Hairs Hair Remover.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
They Don't s,,eak Vow.

"How hollow what we call cur best
society scent" said the young woman
in the fur jacket.
"Ah, yes" replied the young woman
with the yellow buskins. "And if you
ever get inside of it, dear, it will seem
still more so to you!"-Chicago Tri-
bune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
RUBBER AND EvENER.

Good Implement for Preparing Land
for Seeding.
In preparing land for corn culture.
the land rubber illustra led herewith
may be made at home at but small cost
and win prove to be an effective imple-
ment. 1t consists of six pieces % four
by four scantling, seven feet long.
loosely boited by the corners. Three
belts are in each piece, an eye in each
end OF the bolts and so connected as not
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
Dinerence of Opinion.

"Young man." said the elderly gen
tleman to the saucy small boy. gray
hairs should be respected"
THAT amt what my sister says" re-
piled the small boy she says they
should be pulled ut."-IIarper's
Bazaar.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
I.nngnnge.

my husband is plain spoken; he
calls a spade a spade"
80 does mine; but l must decline 20
repeat what he calls the lawn mower"
Chicago Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
Q "A - 90 II Il "A.
Bears the a The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature e. GG12AzZmx
Prospective generosity.

Mamma-Tommy, why didn't you
share your plum with Dolly?
Tommy gave her the stone; if she
plants it she can have the whole tree.
N. Y. Evening Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20

The best medicine you can take is
that which builds a solid Foundation
for health in pure, rich blood Hoods
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20

Mrs. Chump (loftily). - Haven't
made you all thar you are?
Chump (sadlyl-My dear, have ever
uttered a word OF blame IN. Y. Truth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
How Is Thisr

always do right and your friends
will stand by YOU"
Yes, but the time man needs
friends to stand by him is when he does
wrong. "-Chicago Daily News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
The Mmr rnN.

Although we hate to think it true,
1t proves as sure as fate
Whateer the country has to do
The poor man pays the freight.
Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
Work Fatal.

Wallace-Why don't you go to work?
You know that worry kills more people
than work.
Perry-Tve heard that. But nothing
on earth worries me so much as work.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-10-20
HAD Become AcGuainted.

"Do you know that coupler"
"Yes-they are on their wedding
trip"
"They don't look very happy"
''Oh, well, they're on their way
ack."-Fliegende Blaetter.
Evening journal., 1898-03-28

CARRIE LEAVES TIDE HOSPITAL.
Carrie Bradley, the little daughter
OF Mrs. J. Wesley Mcbride, who Was
so badly injured in a grade crossing
accident at Stanton in December last,
when her mother and step-father wore
killed left the Delaware Hospital Sat-
urday afternoon. The child had been
confined, at the hospital since the terri-
bic affair. She is still weak but has
recovered from the effects of her in
juries and will not be cripple as was
feared The girl was taken to the home
Of her guardian, Joseph DonohO, who
resides near Riverview, where she will
hereafter reside. She has not yet been
appraised of the death of her mother
and step-father Tho physicians ct this
hospital would not impart this infor-
nation and Saturday when the child
asked Mr.. DOnOho where her parents
were. the latter was 50 affected that h9
could not tell his ward the sad news.
Mr. Donoho has not decided when he
will inform the child Of her loss.
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS

There are twenty-three members of
the Sussex bar.
Herring are so plentiful in Days
boro that they are selling at ten cents
per hundred.
The Laurel and Georgetown tele-
phone line viii soon be constructed
and it is probable that an electric rail-
way will connect the two towns.
George w. Bennum, OF Georgetown
has been granted a patent on a railway
joint.
1t is said that a Snow Hill CMd.) boy
has invented a machine that viii do
the work Of six skilled mechanics. He
won't say what kind Of a machine it is
The congregation of the Bethel NJ. E.
Church. at Ocean View, Sussex county.
will erect a new church building this
Spring.
Ex-Representative and Mrs. II. H.
Morgan celebrated the twenty-fifth an
niversaFy of their wedding by enter
tanning about twenty-five of their rela-
tiyes and friends at their home in Nan
ticoke hundred, Sussex county.
The State Federation Of Clubs viii
meet with the Dover Century Club
Ihurscay, May b.
Mrs. Martin Emory, of near Milford,
has just completed a bed quilt that
contains A 4,224 pieces. She also has two
quilts that have 1904 and 1896 each.
About year ago Mrs. Emory finished
a quilt that is a record breaker. II
contains 5,376 pieces. The aggregate
number of pieces in the four quilts is
1900. This work was done in the
spare moments of the past 16 months
Townsend Smithers, Of Dover, had
his head cut by Walter Baker while
engaged in rough play.
Many wild geese have been seen fly
ing southward over Georgetown durins
the past few days. One flock was seen
going nOrthward which was supposed
to have been on account Of the colo
weather.
The farmers report that growing
wheat never looked so fiourishing dur.
ing March as now
The Odd Fellows of Dover will Civ,
public entertainment on the evening
Of April Z. sfFT
William H. Jackson is experimentin,
at Salisbury on a large scale with moi
house raising of cantaloupes and to.
m2tOes.
Thirteen-year-old Harry Maull. OF
Lewes, while playing in the street
dashed between the spokes, and was
whirled around by a rapidly y-revOlvina
carriage wheel, Saturday afternoon
His leg was broken twice, and his con-
dition is serious.
Extensive preparations are being
made for the State Sundal School Con.
vention, which will be held in Dover
on April 2S and %. A program of
live topics has been prepared and ar
rangements have been made for re-
duced rates on the railroad.
Milford NethOdists here are rejoic-
ing at the announcement that DR.. l.. E
Barrett is to succeed DR.. King as pas
tor here. Mr.. Barrett was presiding
elder of the Wilmington district.
Six-year-old Mary Thomas, of Cam
den. Del, weighs 100 pounds.
The promoters Of the gold mining in
dusiry in che upper port OF Cecil coun-
ty known as the 'Klondike," are ne
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
LvE..I!!'T.Z.EIIV!!'I7IlZR'|'::'|||I

gotiating with Arthur Reynolds for
the purchase of portion of his farm
for the purpose of erecting smelling
works.
Elkton Town Council has granted
permission to the Atlantic Re1nlng
Company to erect oil and gasoline
tanks near Blue Ball crossing, close by
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bal
timoro railroad.
The Susquehanna river at Port De-
posit has been high for the past day
or so. caused by floods in Pennsylva-
MIA.
Wilson J. sidwell, the 12-year-old
son Of Job B. Sidwell, of Sylmar, this
county, died last week from injuries
received by being thrown from q
wagon, caused by a runaway.
The annual town election for Elkton
will be held on April IL next, for three
members of the Town Council, a presi-
dent. to succeed George 3. Kerfoot,
and two commissioners to succeed
Messrs. Jeffers and King. The nOmi-
nations will be made April 8.
James Hill, a young farmer near Mil
ford was poisoned by the smoke from
DOlsOu IVY MDllG UulnAnk DIuSn ldol
week and Saturday night he died af-
ter suffering great agony. He had In
hailed some Of the smoke.
Miss Annie Cannon, of Seaford, Is
suffering from serious injuries received
from being nearly beaten to death by
a nephew while drunk a night or two
ago. ,.l.F
w. P. Biggs, of Middletown. who sus-
tanned a serious injury by the falling
of a limb of a tree across his foot
while standing in front of his residence
/ during the topping of the tree, is ablC
to be on the street again.
The law office of e. ID. Hearn, ol
| Georgetown, was discovered to be or
fire Saturday afternoon. but the flame.
were extinguished before much dam.
age was done.
| There is some talk among the yOunf
| folks of Newark of giving a drama a
an early date.
1 Delnar is contemplating the organi
zation of new militia company.
Laws Church will be reopened Sun
day. April 3. Rev. Jonthan S. Will.
will have charge of the services. Thi
church has been neatly repaired an,
painted.
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
TIE PULLMAN WORKS BUSY.

Work at the Pullman Palace Car
Company's plant is brisk. Every de
partment is now working full time, and
seven hundred men are employed
Seven new cars are being built after
the most improved models, two OF
which are parlor cars. The cars cost
over $4,000 each. The interior decora-
tions are in gold The company is
shipping cars at the rate of fifteen per
week. One OF the cars which is being
built for the d. L. and w. R. r. will
have an empire" deck and will be
finished with inlaid woods Of different
varie1ies. When completed it will be
one Of the most magnificent cars IL
the country.
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
DR.. BARRETT'S PLAIN TALK.
THE FORMER PRESIDING ELDER
ON THE CHURCH IN THIS CITY.

On The CHURCH IN This Oll1.
Presiding Elder Barrett, in reading
his report Of the work of the Whining
ton district before the conference, had
this to say Of the Nj. e. Church here:
THE situation at New Castle has not
been pleasant or encouraging. Loyal
and royal acQuiescence upon the part
of preachers, and people in the decision
of the appointing power is necessary
under our policy to complete success.
Where this acquiescence is lacking,
success must be deferred. / have nei-
ther the intention nor the desire to en-
ter into any details, which would be
seddening revelation to this conference.
Suffice it to say that Bishop Walden,
after last conference, deemed it wise
to return to our territory and
make some adjustments to meet the
eXgencies Of the case. In the final ad-
iustment L. p. Corlran was sent to
New Castle He faced a condition Of
affairs which I hope no other brother
will ever be called upon to face, but
like a true Methodist preacher. he adj
dressed himself to the task. He has
acted throughout the year with wisdom,
prudence and discretion. The indus
trial situation crippled the finances of
the church and town. Under such diff
culties and complications success was
impossible.
what is needed at New Castle and
which l hope will come in the near fl-
ture. is a revival of pure and undehled
religion in the church and renewed al
legiance to Methodist policy and doc
trine"
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
rHIRp ArrEMpT mo- oRGANIzr.

The promoters Of the Lincoln Repub-
lican Club made another attempt TO get
together Saturday, but the attendance
was small and the meeting which WIS
to have been held in the McVey Build
ing, was postponed for several days.
This was the third attempt made To
organize, and It Is said that the failure
thus far Is due to the threatened advent
OF the Addicl1sites into the club.
The meeting Saturday was Of short
duration and only a few prellminaries
were arranged. Mayor McIlear. who is
at tho head OF the project, was not pres
ent, he being out OF town on business.
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
MAGISTRATE WOULDN'T OFFTCI-
ATE

A couple. whose names could not be
learned, Saturday went to the office of
Mag strate Kelley to be joined in mat
rimony. The magistrate, behind a
mask of judicial smiles and bushes,
informed them that the law did not
supp lement him with the degree Of a
clergyman. They seemed greatly dis
appointed and left the Office, saying
that a preacher would be sought
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
UNDER sHERIFFs HAMMER.

Sheriff Finn Saturday afternoon
sold the following properties: Sarah
Ann IeCompte. Mlddletown. farm Of
1856 acres 10 George Brown, for $4,000,
Israe, W. Gibnoy, dwelling on Van
Buren, street between Eighth and Ninth
streets. 10 same fer 50 600; Charles w.
Horn. dwelling No. 60i King street, to
same for $1,000: B.L. Kent, dwelling
No. l07 West Second street. to Peter l.,
Cooper, for 81 400; w. G, Guthrie. dwell
ling. TO Harvey w. Spruance for 81 $50;
dwelling of w. c. Guthrie. to Howell S.
England, on Anchorage street, for
81 200.
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
new CASTLE NEWS BOTES

Hundreds of people who assembled
on the wharf yesterday afternoon were
disappointed at not seeing the war yes
sells go down.
Local Assembly, Brotherhood of St.
Andrew, will meet in Emmanuel Church
tonight
George Helms, one of the Maine sur
vivors, spent Sunday in this city with
relatives. He had little to say about
the disaster and the finding Of the
Court Of Inquiry.
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
PRINCE ON THE DELAWARE.

Prince Albert, of Belgium, travelling
incOgnitO through the United States
and studying Industrial and social con
ditiOns Of the country, passed down the
Delaware river from Philadelphia Sat
urday in a yacht bound for a trip to
the Pacific slope. His royal highness
was attired in a yachting costume, over
which he wore a heavy Overcoat .WheU
the boat reached this city the prince
came on deck and took a look at the
city with the aid of a field glass.
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
LOCAL GrARDsMEN HOPEruL

The bill appropriating the money for
repairs 10 the state armory, which was
passed last week at Dover under a sus-
pension Of the rules. through the efforts
of General Hart. provided for payment
at once and the money was received
and all bills paid before Saturday. The
militiamen now hope that the legisla-
tors having realized the necessity of a
well-drill0d guard. viii take immediate
action providing for active field prac-
tice.
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
PLAINTIFF GETs JUDGMENT.

A case in which Poland was ar
raigned against Germany was heard in
Magistrate Daley's Court Saturday
night. Josephine Banike, q Pole, charged
Harry Ford, a German, with owing
her a board bin amounting to 50. Thece
were several witnesses, who testified
that the amount was in excess of whaf
was rightfully due the plaintiff After
the case was heard the Magistrate gave
Judgment for the plaintiff in s..
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
A REQUEST PROM AKRON.

Chief Engineer Welde. Of the Fire
Department, received a dispatch Satur-
day from Chief Engineer Wane, OF
the Fire Department of Akron, o., ask
ing his opinion of a chemically pre-
by the local department ina extinguish-
ing a fire Chief Welde answered by
reporting favorably on the powder.
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
DIED IN PRISON

John Horner, a colored man 26 years
Of age. died early yesterday morning in
the county Jail. HOrner had been i'll
for a long time, CT consumption, and
was subject TO severe hemorrhages.
The unfortunate man had some time
yet to serve, when death gave him his
frcedOm
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
SPURIOUS COINS CIRCULATING.

Spurious coins Of several denOmina-
tions many them dollars, are in circu-
lation in this city, and the United
States authorities are unable to secure
a clew to the counterfeiters. IL is under
stood that there is considerable in cir
culation at the Elkton race track, and
that the showers of the queer" are be
coming boldor, from the fact that the
track is 10 close on April 4.
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
INTERESTED people,

Advertising a patent medicine I'M the Pc
fullar way In which the proprietor Of
Nemr s Balsam for Coughs and Colds
does r., is indeed WONDERFUL 10 authorizes
lh druggists to give 10 those who call for
II. sample bottle Free. that they may
Try lt before purchasing The large bottles
are n and 5lc. We certainly would advise
n trial. IL may save you from consump-
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
In coNsEcRATEp GRouNp.

Wilmington relatives and friends OF
Mrs. james Stafford went to Christi
ana yesterday to attend her funeral.
which occurred at noon. Service waa
held in The M. r. Church and inter-
ment was made in the Presbyterian
Cemetery. Deceased was the mother Of
Mrs. james P. Ratledge. OF this city
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
SOCIAL AsD PERSONAL NOTES

Lieutenant Gordon and wife were re
cent visitors in this city.
Miss Mary Arnold, of Savannah, Ga.
is the guest of the Misses Black.
J. Rogers Holcomb and wife are Wis
iting at Walnut Hill.
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
eERvTCEs ARRANGFD ToR

Next Sunday IS the beginning OF holy
week and arrangements have been
made for the services for the entire
season by Bishop Monaghan and Vi
car-General Lyons.
Evening journal., 1898-03-28
In WEsT CHIIRCH 49, NIGHT

~ " - IIN-INN7II III NH T
The congregation of West Presbyter-
ian Church was pleased with the
preaching Of Rev. J. M. Smith. from
London, last evening. His text was:
Thy word is lamp to my feet and q
light to my path He sang a solo and
played on the cOrnet