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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07

SUMMONS Circuit Court Grant County
- Wisconsin
4 Barels Plaintiff KS ] B Johnson
NJ G. johnson. his wife ! BERT johnson and
Little NJ johnson. his wife. Defendants.
The state OF Wisconsin TO the s1ld de-
fcHdautS ana each of them.
You are hereby summoned t0 appear
within twenty DAYS after service Of this sum
mons. exclusive Qf She dAy Ell service. AMI
defend the above entitled action i'm the court
aforesaid and ln case ~ Your tatlnre So to
de- }udmcnt viii hc rendered against vou
according 70 The demand of the complaint
EVA HERMAN RUVHNKR
Plaintiff Attorney.
Il O Address. Lancaster Grant Co. WIS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
AwfuI scenes.


The scene in the streets at the upper
end of the town where men and wom-
en- were painfully fighting their way
against the muddy water to higher
ground. some carrying babies on their
heads, where water was up 10 their
necks, others half-swimming half-fioat-
ing on odds and ends of lumber from
homes that had gone floating down the
river, many struggling in vain and sink
ing in the roaring waters, was one that
will live in the memory of every behold
er. 1t was perhaps more terrible than
that on The bosom of the flood. where
members of families chung in at least
temporary security 10 the roofs of their
boating dwellings.
At one place a mother had reached a
safe spot and turned 10 help her hus-
band. who had followed with their child.
A she reached Gown from a window
for his hand he was thrown from his
footing and he and the child were swept
away in the zigzag current. The woman
saw him sink the second time and then
threw herself into the water.
Another family padded half way to
safety on a broad plank that but half
held them out of the water. \ side cur
rent caught them and sent them out
toward the middle OF the stream, where
in the rougher water they were seen TO
capsize and sink.
An old man Of the name of Griffin,
living on high ground. stopped in
the upper story of his trembling house
to secure a hoard of money hidden IN
der the bed. His son. young man Of
II. had TO climb up the perch = rescue
/ him, 50 quick was the rise Of the water.
and when the TWO attempted to swim
to safety, the younger man supporting
/ he other, a floating house that came
rolling and tumbing on the current
/ overwhelmed them.
nted hcIpinE Her Mother.
\ school-teacher whose name is sun.
posed TO be JosephSon. was warned al
the danger in time 70 get 10 the high
grouud. but in turning back to heir
/ her mother was caught with the elder
woman in an eddy and both were
| drowned. One woman made an efYort
10 save her lover by throwing a clothe.
line 70 him frem the roof of her house
| His house was swept away at the no.
| ment and he was thrown into the water
| He SWAIN mapfully to aid the girl
out She was standing en- the side q
! gable roof and was pulled from hel
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
Room for Doubt.

Hall Room-How do you know Mr..
Newboarder is religious?
Mrs. Hashleigh-Why, haven't you
noticed? He always pauses to ask a
silent blessing before he begins meal.
Hall Room-Humph! l guess you
haven't noticed his facial expression
BROOKLYN Life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07

e S ATE THOMAS c. oRooTr DECEASED.
state of Wisconsin, County Court Of Grant
County In Probate,
Notice Is hereby given that At the special
term of the County Court, to he held in ANA
for said County al the Court House In the
city of Lancaster. Grant Go. Wis. on the end
Tuesday - April, a. DISCS il being tne i2th
day OF April al the hour of O'clock in
the afternoon the following matter Will he
heard and considered
The petition az Etnma Orcutt for THE adj
mission to probate of an instrument iii
writing purportinE 20 be the last viii aud
testament ~ Thomas c, Orcuti late of the
town of Waterloo in Grant county W iscon-
SIN deceased,
Bv order OF the Court,
+. II GOODS ELL.
Sw3 County Judge
Dated March No. lSllS
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
Everybody Saws So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys. liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system. dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
of G. G. G. to-day; 10, 25 80 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
Rncken.s ArnIca saI,e

The best salve in the word for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. few
er sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corDs and all skin eIgptions
and positively cures piles or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price p cents bIx. At j. T.
Benefits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07

Lady Ito dog fancier)-What kinds of
dogs have you for sale?
d. F.-Scotch terriers, Chinese pugs,
French poodles and English settlers.
Lady-Have you any of those Ocean
Greyhounds that have read about?-
Detroit Free Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
ConId Afford II.

Mrs. X (at fancy ball)-What mag
uifcent costume Mrs. Z has on
wonder what it represents?
Mr.. X (who knows the family
It represents homework, which you hire
somebody else to don. Y. Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic, full OF life nerve and vigor, take No-To
BAG, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07

she told me ! was her king-that
had crowned her life"
"Well7"
And then she turned around and
said she would never speak to me again
if I didn't stop smoking Puck.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
Ives Defents schaefer

Chicago, April 4.-FraLk Ives defeat
ed Jacob Schaefer Saturday night in
match for the championship at IS
inch balk-line billiards, by a score of
COO to 427.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
His Struggle.

Askins-What is the matterwith poor
Hustleton? He looks completely worn
out nowadays.
Teller-He is trying to support
sealskin wife on muskrat salary
y. Y. Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07

Oh, for some fair Utopia,
Some glorious country, where
They print no words but English ones
Upon the bills of fare
Where 1 may order meals without
Pronouncing foreign chan,
And walters never stand around
To give a man the laugh.
Chicago Daily News.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
Ingenious woman.

What is sanguine disposition.
Uncle Christopher"
"sanguine Dispositions Well, lis
your mother, Bobby-thinSing she can
pound picture-nail into the wall with
a banana. Detroit Free Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
Nat for Rest.

Depositor-Is the cashier in?
President-N-o; he's gone away.
Depositor-Ah! Gone for a rest, pre-
sumo.
President (sadly)-N-o; to avoid ar
resin. Y. Weekly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
"How no Cure All SKIN Diseases. ;,

Simply apply "SwAYNE's Oiutmsnt'' No interna
medicine required Cures letter. eczema. itch
all eruptions the face. hands nose &c, leaving
the skiu clear. white and healthy. Its great heal
ing aud curative powers are possessed by no other
remedy. Ask your druggist for SwAYNE's ONT
MINT
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
A Lover,x 9IIstakr.

:" oh. bitter world Oh, bitter worldl'
He cried in dark despair.
He'd kissed her shining locks and found
Much quinane tonic there.
Chicago Record
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07

Cypress Junction, H.. April 4.-Two
hundred and fifty persons were
drowned Sunday by the inundation Of
Shawneetown, 80 miles from this place.
The norfh levee broke at 1920 o'clock
Sunday afternoon and the Ohio river
flowed over the town many feet deep.
Scores of houses are floating about
and many persons are clinging to the
wreckage in the hope that rescuers will
soon appear with boats TO take them to
places of safety.
All communication with the town is
cut of. Trains cannot reach there and
telephone and telegraph wires are
down.
The levee was built by the govern
ment and was regarded as impregnable
hence the people had taken no precau-
uons against possible food.
1t is reported that the food now ex-
tends four miles inland, and people are
fleeing for their lives from all the low
land hamlets.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
Lemon and Esgs.

4 squeeze of lemon improves scram-
bled eggs, and should be added while
they are cooking. Cincinnati Enquirer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
saved BY III. Reputation

II see that Quibbler was discharged
By the jury"
"But thought that he admitted his
guilt"
'He did. But he is such liar that no
one would believe him.. 7. World
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
ADDED 60 the Horror.

The people on the roofs were already
in danger of being thrown Off by col
hsions with other floating houses, but
the appearance of this floating fire
brand added horror. AS it struck one
house after another in its zigzug course
some caught fire and their unfortunate
people were compelled to intrust them
selves to the mercy OF the swirling
water on tiny floats Of wood to avoid
more terrible death by fire.
The property loss is enormous. Mer-
chants will lose their goods which had
not been moved to upper stories of
buildings, as no danger was appre
hcuded
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
Houses Torn 20 splinter..

Most of them were torn into splinters.
Their inhabitants were drowned in
them. Nearer the center of the town
some brick structu res stopped the on
rush of the water for few minutes, but
about two-thirds OF the dwellings were
lifted from their foundations and
floated careening out into the black
current of the river. Lights were ir :.
stantly exunguished and the towns
people climbed on the slippery roofs or
sought TO keep alive on floating objects.
After few minutes the horror of the
situation was added to by the catching
fire of large house that had started
down stream with the others.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Casearets Candy Cathartic 1Oc or 25c.
II c. G. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
A CITY SWEPT BY WATER.
A Levee Breaks at Shawneetown,
ILL.,, and Over Two Hundred
Persons Lose Their Lives.
FLOOD EXTENDS FOUR MILES INLAND.

Enormous Damage to Property Re-
sults - The stricken Community
Cut on from Communication with
the Outer WorId-Survtyors seek
safety ON House Tops.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC, 81. All druggists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07


We have everything Up-to-
Date, i e swift horses, careful
drivers, new and comfortable
rigs, and reasonable prices,
dissatisfaction guaranteed.
Picnic, fishing and excursion
parties will receive special
attention. We are located
in the Red Barn, one book
north of Wright House, our
office is open day and night.
Telephone calls are answered
promptly. Phone number
| 4.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07

ATTORNEYS BUSHNELL, WATKINS &MosEs
Practice In all state and United states
courts East Maple street. Lancaster
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07

! never had my shoes BACKED up
Particularly nice and fine
But that a rainstorTn came along
And washed away the blooming shine.
Chicago Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
Cnnght UnnNYnres.

The disaster came when the great ma
jority of the people were in their homes
eating supper. The break in the levee
occurred a mile above the town and
was within ten minutes more than half
a mile wide. A stream of water - 10
20 feet deep. carrying half of the cur
rent of the flood-raised Ohio, descended
on the unsuspecting people. 1t came
down in great rush, like a tidal wave.
There was no slow rising of the waters
TO give warning. The houses on the
outskirts were lifted up and rolled over
and over.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
DENTISTS

De JOHN Il REED DENTIST
once Reed opera house Lancaster
Wisconsin,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
The CRY of a Dreamer

Candy CatAartic cure constipation forever.
I0c. CSC. If O. G. G fail, druggists refund money.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c.
II c. G. c. fail to cure. druggists refund money.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
Latest Estimate.

Carmi. ILL.,. April 4, 3 a. m.-Another
courier has just reached here from
Shawneetown. He estimates the loss
of life at from 200 to 500. His name is
Jackson Phillips, and ne has lost a wife
and two children by the flood.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.

Candy Cathartic. cure cor stipation forever
los. Sc. Il c c. c fail. druggists refund money
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-04-07
LAWYERS

ATTORNEYS Lowry S CiEMENrsoN.
Practice In all courts. probatine of es-
taies and real estate collections a speciality
once over BasfoTd = store. in front OF court
house Branch ONCE AZ Fenuimore.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-17
DANGER OF YELLOW FEVER IN CUBA,

Inc sentiment in favor Of the anneya-
ton Of Cuba, which has long existed in
the Gulf States, has been largely prompt-
ea ny I'll" law Of self preservation. Most
81 the yellow fever epidcmics which hive
Scourgcd the Southern cities during The
past century We're imported from Uo-
Vaila. The first good result following the
victory Of our arms in Cuba will he the
adoption Of sue sanitary reeuIotione as
VIII not only purify Havana. but free
our own cities from the periodical vel
low fever ScOurge.
Or. John Il. Hamilton. q yellow fever
expert, says that the yellow fever germ,
manly restricted to the district Dor
upon the upper portion Of Ha-
'aha harbor, and that if American troopS
are stationed on the elevations. 900 feet
above Havana and proper sanitary racu-
.atI"nS observed, there is little danger Of
I yellow fever epidemic. DR.. Hamilton
seems to think that the chief fear from
'eli"W fever IS to be anticipated in the
by the individual soldier of strict
TO the rules of camp hygiene
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-17
THE BRAVEST AND BEST"

The writer will always remember his
last words with gallant Ensign Bagley
as the latter was leaving Raleigh at the
END OF his farewell visit, having watched
his career as boy and man with interest
and pride. Worth Raglcy was a manly
boy. lie Illustrated it III many WAYS;
III ms spirits and III the more daring
work at sea. Lord Wellington said the
bravery OF the officers under him was
largely due To their athletic training at
the great English schools, and with
worth Iagley his powers in athletics
was but an index of what would be his
bearing III real conflict. And so it
proved. His bravery was so daring thar
IL may be termed reckless, an intrepidity
IKE mat Of Lord Beresford. who went
IN with his little gunboat Condor under
the fearful fire of the Alexandria forts
and won from his admiral the sequel.
wen done, Condor Ensign Bagley
has illustrated the bravery which in 50
many seas has lent luSter to the Ampri-
can navy. The State Which lost the first
soldier i'll battle during the civil war is
now The first to lose in war against q
common foe one of her bravcSt and best
The Sorrow-stricken mother can CLASH
the one comfort to her heart. NV boy
did his duty to his country" Sadness
ut his untimcly end is blended with
pride in his gallantry in the face Of the
'ncny. FRED A. OIDS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-17
TRIBUTE FROM HIS TEACHER,

Worth Bagley, the young North Caro-
Ina naval hero. who was the first r.
offer up his life in battle in defence Of
his country and for the cause Of suffer
ing and down treddcn humanity. was for
several years 4 pupil Of mIne. and az ono
VINO taught. knew and loved him. il may
Lot be amlss ut This time. when his M.
1--WE city Is filled with mingled feeling,
u grief and pride III his heroic death
10 Say Il few words III tribute 10 his many
noble qualities of heart and head.
As q pupil he WAS always found faith
III III the discharge Of duty. with a char
actcr Of the noblest kind. and his auaIi-
ties Of mind were Of the highest order
As evidence Of this. he as at the early
age q fifteen prepared to AXE the class
cal course 1T the University Of North
Carolina. but entering u competitive ex-
animation Tor appointment 10 the naval
academy. he won the prize in q laros
class from this district. composed Of
young men who were all his seniors hv
several years.
hen he presented himself for admis-
SION 1T Annapolis. in Il class Of appIicants
Numbering over fifty from all parts of
me tnlon. he, though the mem
Der, won the first place III the rigid and
- l'Hit tAdiiIihlloH gwen for entrance |
thefe. HIS subsequent career Of honor
able success is known To us all. and has
been watched with pride and pleasure
the numerous admiring friends who
now mourn his Sudden loss, and triumph
~ me Tame which he has purchased by
ms blood for himself, his native city ana
state. ANA this whole great land which
rings with his name and gallant
deeds.
HUGH MORRISON,
DrinGinnl Dnlo:nl ALL |
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-17

spirit a he was joyous in jest OF ard
enV temperament, his >eIf-coDtrol kep
one constantly mindful Of D reSery.
power not seen Il once. With di~crimi
mating knowledge II men. his simplicity
was sometimes Startlingly charming. Il
he were guarded. he WAS above all al
tirely natural. unconscious OF ninl>-.I
INSCRIPTIONS II others.
And then - die - Young and leave
I Unfinished what b. might achieve.
or now he hauu1~ his native land
A. al immortal youth.
Let n .rv IL think If him - The
immortal youth, whose death brave
men may envy. and who's life + =
given = few women II this world Ia
furnish forth for the cause II country
! annrt YET fed that | will nor -.
him again and talk with him ana I'm
him how ali trcmblcd for him n he
stood Al the guns. But ! forget nv
Self-he fcll.preSsing the flag dose In
ms heart. Ills am " death was !
logical elimination Of his manner Of life
Nhle the nation j. richer By one hero
ana men between these oceans TAX.
glory - America for this Immortal
be il NOT forgot thar in the uidsr
the shouts that win yet greet even
the mention Of his name. there he one
heart hrlplesSly crying: Give me- bacs
my boy. Bnt il The hoy were sustained
when the supreme test came. how much
more may She. who could bear this mani
ler q man, BE- sustained even now.
God help her.
lis presence hannts this room tonight
\ form II mingled mist and light
From that far coast
" G1CITua Ill rarcr- H.. " . /
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-17
THE WAR SITUATION.

The Spanish fleet still continues f,
steer clear Of the American fighters nm
der the command Of Admiral Sampson.
and the actions Of the Spanish would in
dicate that they have no desire to come
to Il conflict with our SQUADRON.
The dispatch Of Schley from Hampton
Roads with his flyers to join Sampsoll
would Indicate that the Spanish fleet has
reached that point in American waters
desired by the department. and that an
effort will be made to locate. attack ana
crush 1t in a decisive engagement.
The Spanish fleet is said to have been
sighted about one hundred miles north
OF Venezuela, travelling westward. The
object Of this move perhaDs is TO mako
So'he southern cuban port or to round
on the West and reach Havana
In view of all the circumstances. it is
hardly probable that the real conflict
of the war with Spain can be ayorto1
days longer.
The departure Of Schley is welcome
and if the brave admiral's words
mat he was dying of inactivity" means
anything, we shall expect to hear some
'hlns from him within the next few
days.
ne reports from Tampa state that the
preparations for the invasion of Cub,
are still being pushed. but there is moth
tangible as to when the move will
be made.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-17
FEW SOUTHERN NAVAL OFFICERS.

or all the high naval officers, the
course, 10 the fact that most Of the
Southern men III the navy resigned III
lSjl and thc young men who have en-
tered the naval academy since have had
Washington Star says:
'ActinG Admiral Dewey is Il Vermont
or and Captain SamI,Snn, who may be
proclaimed II great hero amy day if he
has the good fortune to meet the Span
Isil fleet, was appointed from New York.
III 50 happens that Rear Admiral
Kirkland, who heads the list of officers
Of his grade, was appointed from North
Carolina, while Rear Admiral Matthews.
the last on the list, was appointed from
Missouri. Only one commodore wa ap-
pointed from Il Southern State and thai
was Il State on the border where there
was Il tremendous Union sentiment. or
the forty-hyc captains in the navy only
three are from Southern States, they all
being from the border State of Ken
lucky. There are cighty-five command
crS Ill the navy. Two Of them were ap-
pointed from Virginia, four from Ken
lucky and three from Missouri. The
others are all from Northern or Western
States. There are sevcnty-four I%icutcn-
ant commanders. all from States North
Of Mason and DiXon's line except two
from Missouri, one from South Carolina
one from Kentucky and one from Mis-
siSSippi. The present grade Of ~licutcn-
ants IS made NJ of men who entered the
service after the close of the war. and
they were appointed from all parts of
the Union, rs were all the other gradcs."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-17

The Republicans have nominated Coo
L. "hi'e 'coiorel) for Congress in the
second district. The time was when =
white Republican might be considered
Tor 4 nomination in the black district
Now none but negroes may apply. There
is Il lesson in this for white man IN ~.
year OF grace. The 12O. 900 negro voters
ACT as one man. The white voters di-
those who profess to think
the result is that North Caro-
una IS cursed by negro school committee
men IN charge of white schools and 9th
CT worse things that disgrace the Com
mOnWealth.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-05-17

ihe ptst doggercl on Dewcy's victory
''hies all the way from Kansas, and
reads:
-. dewey was the morning
Cpon the first of Nav.
ana Dewey was the admiral
Down in Manila bay.
ana dewey were the regents eyes.
!hem orbs Of royal blue:
ana dewey we feel discouraged?
l dew not think we dew"