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NOTES ABoUTl CHICAGO.

An artificial substitute for eggs is on
the market.
Buckwheat cakes and spareribs are
fashionable.
No prisoner now in the county Jail
is under sentence of death
It cost 1858 to. raise $44S In the
churches for the Jubilee funds.
Only 1927 women in Chicago regis
tered this year. against 5000 in 1896.
Sheriff Pease has attended eleven
executions during his administration.
Pawnbrokers charge Just Us much in
terest, although the days are shorter.
In Chicago a man never knows how
many friends he has until he wrecks a
bank.
A disinfecting tank for dipping cat
tie is being Installed at the stock
yards.
Politicians are already asking
whether Porto Rico will be republican
or democratic.
II the city hall were in some distant
or foreign city we would think 1t was
a beautiful building.
Misft tailors display "uncalied-for"
garments. To look at them anyone
would think they were.
The house-mover who drops a bur-
rlar-proof vault from third-story
window makes q safe hit.
Rome's triumphal arches were Of en-
during stone and lasted for centuries.
Ours are of canvas and fall down when
1t rains. .l
There IL George Curzon in Chicago.
He IL bricklayer and lives at 1919
Wentworth avenue. but he is NO rels'
tive Of the viceroy Of Ird!a.
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Nermnnt's Foreigners.

Senator Morrill, says Vermont has
the smallest foreign population Of any
state in the Union. the total being only
$500. all told. most of them Irish. and
nearly all vote the Democratic ticket.
The Democratic state candidate for
governor at the last election bore the
name of Maloney. The chairman of
the Democratic state committee was
Fitzpatrick. and the Democratic can
didates for Congress were MacManus
and Fitzgerald. The senator knows of
one town where there are only two
foreigners. Both of them are Irish:
one Is mayor and the other is chief of
police.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10
Stations for w.r.hlp..

Washington, Dec. 5.-Secretary Long
has decided to assign the Chicago to
duty as flagship Of the European
squadron, wh1ch is now in process OF
selection. The squadron probably will
include about five ships of different
classes. While there will be some ar.
mored vessels among them, 1t Ia not
likely that the bsttleship type will be
represented.
Three ships will be sent to the South
Atlantic stations and Secretary Long
has under consideration the establish.
ment OF South Pacific station. with Q
base perhaps ut valparaiso In summer
and at Callao In the winter months.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10
E.x,.sd.. Health Lava

A sanitary congress and exhibition
has Just been held at Birmingham,
England, to commemorate the fiftieth
anniversary of the enactment of muni-
cipal sanitary laws. for it was in 1S4s
that the first public health act was
passed by the British Parliament. 1t
was an epoch in English history. 1t
marks the beginning of the improve
ment of the condition of the working
classes. Since that date the average
death rate has been diminished 30 per
cent. in the United Kingdom.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10
Ilow'a Thist

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
ease of Catnrrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known r. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm
West & Trunx. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
O.; Wnding. kinnnu q Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system Testimonials sent free Price
s5c per bottle. Sold by all druggists
EallS Family Pills nre the best
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10
TIL. Diploma and Gold Medal.

Were awarded to the Chicago Scale
Company OF Chicago. ILL.,, at the Omaha
exposition for the best stock and hay
scales over all first-class makes, no
cheap scales were considered. This
company sells more scales than any
other, and their prices are lower than
those of any reliable scale. They also
handle hundreds of useful specialties
for farmers and others. They send
catalogue free.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10
A Race Against Fire.

The crew of n steamer from Spain
discovered In mid ocean that flames
were raging in the hold. For ten days
they bravely fought the flames. II
men would fight as persistently against
disorders Of the stomach, there would
be fewer premature deaths. The best
weapon for such fight is Hostetters
Stomach Bitters.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10
Rescued the whalerp.

Lieutenant Jarvis of the revenue marine
service, who led the gallant band that
crossed the ice packs In Behring sea and
rescued 265 whalcrs. has arrived in WASH
ington. Lieutenant Jarvis says that not
less than $50 lives have been lost in Alas
ton. The victims were mostly gold pros
pectors. who started for the klondike
without sufficient preparation or were too
adventuresome. Only five whalers were
lost. Two We're frozen to DEATH the re-
maInder died from disease.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10
A Big, Zig ID.

Maud-Do you use the capital X to
mark out your errors on the type
writer? Ethel-No. l prefer the cap
ital D. 1t is more satisfying.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10
TUMOR EXPELLED.
Unqualified Success of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Mrs. ELIZABETH WHEEIocK, Magno-
liza, Iowa, in the following letter de-
scribes her recovery from u very criti-
cal condition.:
"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I have been
taking your Vegetable Compound, and
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its praises. 1t
has done Won
dcrs for ME in
relieving mo
of q tu1nor.
} " My health
has been poor
for three years.
Change of life
was working
= upon me. 1
y was very
|" much bloated
n1 ,y,S "a bur-
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

We are worried about Julia; she got
out OF a sick bed to go TO the matinee.
"How could she?' She had to go; she
had n ticket"
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

"Did your Indiana cousin enjoy her visit
to Chicago?" 81 should say So Every
hand organ she saw was playing On the
Banks OF the Wabash"
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

There were eleven OF us in the family
II could have guessed as much. from tht
way you eat.'-Indianapolis Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

FITS Cured. 40 hts ousness
hrst day OF DIR. Kline Great Nerve Restorer
send for FREE 82.OO trial bottle and treatise
DIR. X. II. kLISE, Ltd a3l Arch ST.. PhixdtphiR. Pa
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

The woman who talks too much gener
ally distributes her presents the day be
fore Christmas.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

Wang Yu Tsao. who has recently been
appointed governor of Shanghai by the
Empress Dowager OF China. is Catholic
convert and is said to be u very fine man.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

mfr Newly, we don't see you at our
socials any more" NO; I've got into
society now"
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

When n woman buys canned mince meat
she chops n few more apples into II and
thinks she made it.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

Are you surprised at Patti marrying
sgain?" No; she is only just even with
Lillian Russell now"
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

Mrs. wInsiow's SOOTHING syrup
For children teethinp oftens the reduces innann
mAticn alNys pain. wind collie. 20 cents bottle
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w. n. U.-bfNvHR.-No. so.-ises
whsa Assssfiss Advertisements kisdIy
Hsst3ea Ttis rapee.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

Piso's Cure for Consumption is our only
medicine for coughs and colds.-Mrs. c.
Beltz, 439 Sth Ave-, Denver, Col, Nov. g, 'V5.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

Man was made to mourn; but he never
does 1t unless somebody Is looking at him.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

BA Il COUGH DROPS made by Bowman a
Burleson, Denver.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY .

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II it fails to cure.
25c. The genuine has l.. B q on each tablet
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

Save the wrappers around Diamond
&C" Soap. They are worth money.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10
Help at Hand.

II you have any complaint
Whatever and desire the best
medical advice you can pos
sibly obtain, write the doctor
freely. You will receive .
prompt reply.
Address, DR.. ]. c. AVER,
Lowell, 1ass.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10

II you have q weak
throat you cannot be TOO
careful. You cannot begin
treatment too early. Each
cold makes you more liable
to another, and the last
one Is always harder to
cure than the one before 1t.
R.Aessc,esr1 peesssaI Pssstef
pfssees = nss ffse e''ss.
The Meeker herald., 1898-12-10
THE LEGISLATURE.
LIST OF MEMBERS ELECTED.
Secretary Of State Has Completed the Roll
-Addres.es and tho Political Status of
the Senators and Representatives.

Denver. Dec. 5.-Secretary of State
Whipple has completed the official list
of members of the Twelfth General
Assembly. which convenes January 4,
1899. The list is absolutely correct, as
every name has been certified to by
the county clerks and confirmed by the
SeCretarY of State
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10
The News CONDENSED.

Mr.. and Mrs. John \. Eu!ette cele
brated their golden wedding anmiver.
sary at their home at Stoughton. Their
family consists of five sons and three
daughters.
owen Sullivan, aged l05 was buried
in the Catholic cemetery in Delavan.
The present membership of the Wau-
paca veterans home is 474, of which 31a
are men and lei women. Thirty-six
are widows.
Judge Burnell al Hartford, sentenced
Julius Zuelke TO life imprisonment in
Waupun. Zuelke was found guilty Of
killing Edward Dayids near Markesan
April 6. 1896
Nelson Reynolds. the oldest man in
Milton, died at the age of 50 years.
Norman 5. Gibson. of Fond On Lac
judge Of the Fourth judicial circuit, has
announced his determination to retire
after IS years service on the bench.
Gov. Scofield has pardoned Henry
Moldt. who was sent up from the mu-
nicipal court of Milwaukee December
for years term for having forged a
tax receipt.
Henry PEPPER, of New Holstein, con
fined in the county jail at Chiffon Cen
ter charged with selling mortgaged
goods and appropriating the money &c
himself, committed suicide by hanging
himself with a towel.
T1he Chicago. ST. Paul. Minneapolis &
Omaha Railway company has paid its
ta4
amounting 10 S127,0s9.31
George Furbush has placed an order
with W. S. Gilbert in Ashland for 1000.
900 feet of Norway and white pine. II
is to be shipped direct 10 England after
being sawed
GritTiths Thomas shot large gray
wolf on his farm near Rush Lake
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schussler cele-
bPated their golden wedding anniver-
sary in Fond du Lac.
Buildings which cost s345.240 were
erected in La Crosse last year.
The city directory shows an increase
Of Green Bays population Of about ! 900
people since the last edition, a little
over year ago.
Col. Samuel Lewis, former promi-
pent citizen Of Monroe, died at Los An
geles, Cal
Edward Rosenansl<i, aged %, mayox
of Chippewa Falls, died a. hospital in
Chicago, where he went 10 undergo
surgical operation
Maj Edward Wbaley. aged 81. a mem
Der Of Iron brigade. died suddenly OF
heart trouble In Prairie du Chen.
A post office has been established at
Chicog, Washburn county. with Martha
j. Nelson as postmaster. The post Office
at Stella. Oneida county, has been dis
continued. Mail goes to Gagan
Henry Hoffschmidt aged IS, was
killed in WittenbArg by being thrown
from a sleigh. HA leaves a widow and
seven children
The jury at La Crosse in the case
brought against W. F. Ferguson to test
the plumbing law passed by the last
legislature disagreed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10

A number Of the old soldier boys
eamped with George Budd Tuesday
night.
Mr.. j. +. Hurst, versatile editor
of the Galena News was in our CITY last
week on business. The Herald ac-
knowledges pleasant call.
-Riehard Mahan who was manager
of the Reporter last week has resign
ed that position to accept one on the
Galena News. He left for his new
work Monday afternoon. Beyrl Bud
VIC nth has taken his place on the
Reporter.
A new minister in a village in
Somerset county, Me, broke up a
good old custom on recent Sunday
by remarking, Those OF the eongre
cation who did not get their things on
during the prayer can do SO while l
pronounce the benediction.
Miss Woods range Of voice is
from G to high f Hat, which is con
sidered one Of the widest ranges OF
voice, every tone being smooth and
even, while the purity and sweet in
tonation has gained her much praise.
Louisville Courier Journal
Mr.. George Kemper, OF Amora.
Neb.. died at his home February 5,
1898, at the advanced age of some
thing over 20 years. Mr. Kemper
used TO live in North Lancaster and
was a well respected citizen. He
moved away from this county about
fifteen years ago and has been engaged
in farming in Nebraska ever since.
He leaves family of seven children,
one daughter, Mrs. Albert friedrich.
living in Platteville, the others in
Nebraska. His brothers and sisters
in this county ere Fred Kemper,
Henry Kemper, Mrs. Louie Wetter,
ST.. Mrs. f. f. Damn, Mrs. Eliza
Fischer, Mrs. Louis Heberlein, Sr.
The deceased visited in this vicinity
about three years ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10
New Order for Ladies'.

Companions is the name of new
order for ladies instituted in this city
last Saturday. This is the first lodge
of the kind in the state, so that Lam
caster will have the honor of being
number one on the list of state courts.
The new court starts off very promis-
ingly with large membership. The
lodge is intended primarily for lady
relatives of Foresters though the
membership is not confined to them.
Foresters in good standing are also
eligible to mem bership.
Following are the officers of the
Court: Lizzie Orion, Chief Com
panion; Clara rockingham, Past
Chief Companion Ida Showalter,
Vice-Chief; Bessie Newman, Chaplain;
Mile Humphrey. Scribe; Martha
Stewart, Financier; Mercie Roberts,
Treasurer; Bertha Muesse, Marshal;
Alma Mccoy, Conductor; Alice Orton,
Guard Minnie Whitney, Sentinel;
Alice Wenzel, Lizzie McGonigal,
Martha Wright. Trustees.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10

Sick-poison is poison which makes
you sick 1t comes from the stom-
ach. The stomach makes it out of UNI
digested food.
The blood gets it and taints the whole
body with it. That's the way OF it.
The way to be rid of it is to look
after your digestion.
Il your food is all properly digested
there will be none left in the stomach
to make sick-poison out of.
II your stomach is too weak to see
to this properly by itself, help it along
with a few doses OF Shaker Digestive
Cordial.
That's the CURE OF it.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is a deic-
ious, healthful, tonic cordial made of
pure medicinal plants herbs and
wine.
1t positively cures indigestion and
prevents the formation OF sick poison
At druggists. Trial bottles 10 cents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10
WONDERS OF SCIENCE
Lung Trouble and Consump-
ton Can be Cured.
An Eminent Sew York Chemist and
Scientist Makes a Free Offer
TO Our Readers.

distinguished chemist, T. A. Slocum OF
New York City, demonstrating his discov-
cry OF a reliable cure for Consumption Pul-
chest troubles stubborn coughs catarral
affections, general decline and weakness.
oss of fresh, and all conditions of wasting
away, will send Three Free Bottles IAN diff
ferenD OF mis- New Discoveries to any
afiicted reader of this paper writing fer
them.
His New Scientific Treatment has cured
thousands permanently by its timely use
and he considers it simple professional
duty to suffering humanity to donate a trial
of his iufallible cure.
Science daily develops new wonders. and
this great chemist, patiently experimenting
for years. has produced results as beneficial
to humanity as can be claimed by any mod
ern genius. His assertion that lung troub-
les and consumption are durable in any eli
mate is proven by heartfelt letters Of graf
itude, filed in his American and European
laboratories in thousands from those cured
in all parts of the world.
The dread Consumption. uninterrupted.
means speedy and certain death
Simply write to 7. A. Slocum, M, c., 9s Pine
street, New York, giving postofice and ex-
press address, and the free medicine will be
promptly sent direct from his laboratory
Sufferers should tax instant advantage
of his generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor at you saw this liz
the Grant County n-rald.Lancaster Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10
Flora.

Ethel Blackburn visited with her
sister Sunday.
Ed Kelley has a child very sick with
the Group.
Thornton Oats and wife were well
come visitors at Flora Sunday.
James Tiff and wife visited Sunday
afternoon at S. f. Belscamper.
Mrs. Lewis Taylor, from Blakes
Prairie, is visiting her sisters, Mrs.
Shelbourn and Mrs. Bishell.
Albert zeigler, who has been visit
ing here the past week, has departed
for home.
NJ. II. Prideaux, from Providence,
passed through our village Monday
with load of porkere.
John Edwards is busy at present
hauling grain to Lancaster.
Miss Sophia Houghton visited her
sister, Mrs. Chas. Bohringer, of Bag
ley, Sunday.
T. H. Hudson transacted business
up where they have Klondike springs
and electric lights in their mind
Earnest Schlldgen has the best
trained dog we have seen this winter.
Parties going to the Klondike, in need
of dog, would do well to see him.
John Blackburn. from the hub, is
canvassing this vicinity for apple
traas barr;as aouYa,, sbruhc apd all
kinds of nursery stock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
Confessed the Murder.

A serious question has be,.. raised as
10 whether August Hilgendorf. convict
ed in kenosha about Is months ago of
the murder of his wife, is really guilty
or whether the actual culprit was not
Fred Hartman, a man who was hanged
in Paxton, H., few months ago. At
torney c. S. Snyder, of Paxton, claims
that Hartman made confession to him
of this murder. District Attorney
Buckmaster has investigated the mat
ter and believes Hartman could not have
committed the deed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10
want the Rtble Read.

The Seventh Day Adventists of Mil
ton Junction are about to withdraw
their children from the public school
of that place and start a school of their
own. Their reason for embarking in
this enterprise is that the Bible should
be an important feature in the public
school curriculum, and as it is excluded
entirely from the public school il is
their duty as Christians to engage in
this work
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10

Miss Pauline Weber, daughter of the
late Rev. Paul Weber, of Baltimore,
committed suicide in Milwaukee by
jumping into the lake near the North
western depot. Miss Weber's mother
had married ]. W. Albers and removed
TO Milwaukee, bringing her daughter
with her. Miss Weber had been highly
educated and tried to get a position in
the public schools. but in this she was
unsuccessful, and this preyed on her
mind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10
Died

At smelser Jan. 8 Emma Johns, aged
yrs.
At smelser, Dec. 2l.Mrs. Rachel Hamilton,
aged sc yrs.
AT Platteville, Jan. %, Ella Bride, aged %
yrs
At Platteville, Jan. 90 Geo. Huntington,
aged IS yrs.
Q AT Platteville, Jan. ii,Michael willis, aged
20 yrs
At Platteville, Jau. ID, Henry Tants, aged
"a yrs
AT Bloomington, Jan. a Ann McDermott.
aged - yrs
At Lima Jan. 9, John Dietzman, aged IS
yrs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10

When you are suffering from catarrh
or cold in the head you want relief
right away. Only 10c is required to
test it. Ask your druggist for the
trial size of Ely's Cream Balm or buy
the soc size We mail it.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren St, n. Y. City.
/ was afflicted with catarrh last
autumn. During the month Of Octo-
Der / could neither taste nor smell and
could hear but little. Ely's Cream
Balm cured it.-Marcus Geo. Shautz,
Railway, n. J.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10
Horrible Mode OF Suicide.

Mrs. Reuben c. Bartlett, an elderly
woman who lived near the western linn
it's of Eau Claire, partly filled wash
tub with kerosene and, standing there
in partially disrobed, she poured kero-
sene over her head and set fire to it. She
died in horrible agony before help
reached her. She was undoubtedly in
sane
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10
Fatal Glove Contest.

During glove contest at West
Bend between Carl Lindbach and Will
lie Glantz, sons of prominent families,
Lndback fell dead in the fourth round.
The boys were seniors attending the
high school, aged IS, bore unfriendly
relati to each other, and decided to
settle their differences with the gloves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10
Cnnner Orc.

The excitement over the discovery of
pure copper on the Duffin farm near
Rome continues. Expert miners have
seen summoned to test for the mother
vein. Opinions differ as to whether the
specimens found are of drift origin or
indicate the presence of copper mine
in the near vicinity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10
Sheep at Auction.

! will sell at auction at the stock
yards, in Lancaster, Saturday Feb.
Y, at 2 O'Clock p. NJ, 80 ewes all
with lamb. VIII be sold for cash or
on eight months time with bankable
paper. G. j. Hyde, auctioneer.
JOE WRIGHT.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-10
EnfnI ExnInninn.

At the Park paper mill in Marinette
one of the digesters blew mp and Peter
Borst was killed outright. Samuel Stef-
fen was badly bruised and Louis Lee
febre had his skull fractured The loss
10 the Marinette and Menomnee Paper
company will be more than $4,000.