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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

GOOD WORDS. "A lmost every one
of the TRIBUNE exchanges have commented
on the change of proprietors; giving to our
veteran predecessor many deserved com
and to ourselves good wishes for success
We copy the following from the Madison
Journal as a sample
MINERAL PoINT TmBUNE.-By the last
number of this paper, We notice that the
veteran editor, GEORGE W. Bliss, ESQ. has
disposed of his Office and retired from the
paper, after a service of nearly twenty
years. In parting with friend Bliss, the
writer feels like losing an old and valued
friend He is one of the very few editors
who IN length of service in Wisconsin,
ranks very nearly with our own. He com
menced the Tribune a few months subse-
quent to our becoming connected with the
old Madison kEpreSs, and has been in con-
tinuous service ever since. The Tribune.
in his hands, has ever been a consistent
and reliable paper; it has given good at
tentiOn to local matters and to general
news, and done full duty in developing the
resources of the southwestern portion of
the State. We regret that failing health
admOnishes Mr. Bliss that he must retire
from the position he has so long honored,
but trust he may soon be restored to health.
and that he will meet with prosperity and
success in whatever business he may en-
gage.
The purchasers Of the Tribune are Messrs.
W H. BENNETT and john B. TEAsDALE, both
practical printers and active business men,
who viii, no doubt make an excellent pa
per, and do prosperous business We
wish them abundant success. The former
served bis apprenticeship in the Tribune
oftice,-served CALAMITY in the army, and
for some time ably conducted the Boscobel
Appeal."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19
DEH ID

POWELL At his fathers residence in the town of
Mineral Point, on Tuesday morning, 10 o'clock
Captain ABNFR POWELL, aged 80 years
The germs Of death which implanted themselves in
his vials several years ago, while Captain POWELL
serving his country during the late war have at
last absorbed his Hfe. After so often meeting IN
daunted the pale foe on many bloody battlefield.
charging unpaled 6 the imminent deadly breach >,
he is now defeated and has surrendered. To thi $
community his departure is calamity not to be esti-
mated. His loss leaves in the hearts Of his many
warm friends vacuum that must ever remain unified
b. his exemplary life, devotednoss to friends brilliant
intellect and nobleness of heart he had won for him
self confd ence and esteem from all whose fortune
it was to know him, such as few mer secure, in many
more years OF life
Capt. POWELL was native Of Ohio: emicratinr
with his parents to Wisconsin when he was about
sixteen years Of age. The family first located in
Green county, but within year or two moved into
Iowa County, the farm where he breathd his last
about six miles east Of this city From childhood his
desire TO secure education was paramount to all
others, and Notwithstanding what to most young men
would be unsuuuOuntabie dl ficules he secured his
object BY alternating through numper Of wears
summer work and winter study. ne attained al an
early age education fitting him for any calling in
lie
In 1851 Capt. POWELL enlisted in the nth wis Vol
Tnfsn Try, and was chosen st Lieut Of Company sc
IN tsa3. he was promoted to the Capt,incy OF the
same cor any. in which capacity he served until the
close Of the war. Re often assigned to the most
responsible and hazardous duties and never failed TO
perform them 20 his own credit and to the entire
satisfaction Of his superior officers soon after the
su5sdnE of the rebellion he entered business in
city, and rapidly secured the esteem and confidence
Of the entire community. Last fall he was almost
the IN auimoUs choice OF the Republicans Of this as
senhls district for Member Of Assembly, and was
elected over the Democratic nominee by the largest
majority ever known in the district rs a legislator
he dispIareia judgement ard honesty in advance Of
his age and experience, and had he lived would have
undoubtedly been reelected
Being Precursor, he was buried by that order.
The attendance at the funeral was one Of the largest
ever witnessed in Iowa County. His family feel his
loss TO he repsrabls and in tbs great sorrow they
have the sympathy Of an entire community. over
whom is cast gloom which the death Of but few
other men could produce.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

The Local PREss.-One prevailing
press is a lack of local intelligence In
these days of electricity and steam, by
which news of general interest is trans
mitted across continents, and to the outer
verges of civilization withina few hou RS
or days, country newspaper cannot be ex-
pected to compete with the city da:lies in
matters of general interest At Mineral
Point we each day receive bv Chicago
dailies anything of any Importance trans
pirIng throughout the world and nation
No amount of enterprise could make pa
per published in Mineral Point successful
competitor in these matters. Hence our
only province is to make our local papers
faithful chroniclers of events, of minor
Importance to the great public, but Of par
ticuiar interest to the people of this local
Ity, relieving tins to be the correct idea
on which to act, we shall endeavor to keep
it always in view. What is being done in
Cuba, China OF France; How England
stands on the Alabama claims, and the
Irish Church bill; What our government
Is doing at Washington The operations of
the . Bulls and Bears in New York, etc,
the people generally learn several DAYS in
advance of our issues But who has a 'ebig
lead" IN Linden, whose leg was broke in
Mitfiin; What are the people of Dodgeville
dong about a railroad; Who was hurt in
the last drunk at Highland What are the
prospects of crops in Waldwick and Mos
COW, etc, cannot be learned in the Chica-
60 Tribune or Times, but must be made
public through the columns of the local
press. We do net expect to receive heavy
subscriptions from abroad Our customers
are our neighbors, and to make our paper
such as to interest and benefit them par
ticularly, viii be our aim
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

We have been the recipients Of several
fine skeins of yarn from the Mihiin Wooden
Mills, which the women pronounce equal
70 the best Eastern manufacture. Me>srs
OLDHAM & JOKES are entitled to much credit
fcr their enterprise in establishing the first
mandatory in Iowa County. They are
prepared to card spin and weave, to the
satisfaction of al who patronize them
We have seen samples of cloth wove at
their mills, which are equal to that Of any
establishment. II you have any wool to
be worked up, Try them ami we guarantee
you Will be pleased
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

SPECIAL NOTICE. - Mr.. JOSEPH
MEUNsTER, complains that it is a common
thing for people travelling the Dodgeville
road near his house, to break down their
wagons, buggies, &c, and make raids on his
premises for repairs, appropriating what
ever thing they may need without so much
as by your leave to the proprietor =
One day last week some parties needing a
king bolt, acted on this principle, and took
one from Mr. MONSTERS wagon. Soon af
ter Mrs. MEUNsTER having occasion to come
to the city, hitched horse to the wagon,
and had proceeded but a short distance
when the wagon came apart, throwing her
out, but fortunately doing her no serious
injury. She had three children with her in
the wagon, one an infant of six months,
and had the horse not been very gentle
one, the consequences must have been
serious.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

TERMs.-We are determined to
conduct our business nearly on the cash
principle as possible, and to induce sub
scribers to assist US in this step we make
them the following offer All who are re-
eeiving the paper that will pay a years
substitution in advane from the first day
of last January, or later, before the first of
August, will be charged only $3.50, but
al 'sso fail 10 pay By that time, ,ciR be charged
$500, No fear or faUor aeiA i,ad,sce as to de-
part from his '7ae.-don't hope for it, or
You will be disappointed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

TRADE LIST DIRECTORY. &C.-Per
sons desiious of information in regard to
books, can, by calling at HoLLINGsHEAD's
new Book Store corner of High and Chest
nut Streets have the opportunity to exam
inc Challen's Trade List Directory. Roor-
backs Bibliotheca Americana, Tribune
photographed Guide to American Litera-
ture, Appleton's Library Manual, and var
ious other sources of information besides
having the advantage of his fourteen years
experience in the book business
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19
GITY PROPERTY FOR SALE

The subscriber offers for sale his residence on Hoard
street IN the City OF Mineral Point The lot conpri
ses four acres Of ground and is known as lot lo9 of
Harrison's survey. There is good dwelling house
part brick and part of stone-and other irnnroye-
ihehts, WIN good water. This property will be sold
as a whole or in smaller lots suit purchasers
Also part of lot POO comprising two or more acres
also part OF lot l9Z, about half an acre. with good
stone quarry;
Also house and lots between Hoard and Commerce
streets-the old Wasley property;
Also p acres of good wood land In the Town of
Mineral Point formtrl. a part of o'Doud,s Grove
for terms and particulars enquire of
GEORGE KISLINGBCRY
Mineral Point, May %. 1869 4w2i.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

DoDGEvHLE ITEMs.-We are in
indebted to the DodgevIlle Chronicle for
information that The Junior Editor has
cut his left foot so as to make him step
unevenly.'. That the Cold water Tenn
pie of that village had pleasant picnic
on Saturday last. That the Editor has
recently visited the county Poor Farm and
reports it in fine condition. Tom. Thomas
makes a most efficient oversecr.... The
barn Of DENNIS B LANDER, in .he town Of
Rdgeway, was totally destroyed by fire on
the ist inst. Supposed to have been struck
by lightning Loss about 81 800; Insured
for $500.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

4TH OF JULY.-A respectable attendance
at the primary meeting of the citizens Of
Mineral Point, resulted in arrangements
being made for one of the most extensive
celebrations of our national anniversary
ever witnessed in Iowa County
Gen. SAMUEL FALLows, of Milwaukee is
secured to deliver the Grafton, and as he is
known to be one of the most eloquent ora
tors Of the country, a rare address is as
sured. Mr.. t. ScoTr ANsLEY is to be the
reader Of the Declaration; Major Clowney,
Marshall, Gen. A~AsA COBB, President and
all other officers are equally well chosen.
The various societies Of the tcounty are to
be invited. Good music is secured, and in
the evening viii be the grandest display of
fireworks ever seen in the county. The
celebration is intended for the entire coun-
ty, and it is hoped that other towns will
attend ca Hasse. Posters and programmes
will be issued in due time.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

IIc-Nles--Tae Catholics Of this
city bad their annual Railroad Excursion
and Picnic on Wednesday; going TO War
rem Ter ride, returning TO the picnic
grounds near Riverside and taking dinner
ana refreshments "a picnic. and arriving
at home about 8. ?. II. Thursday evenla.
taey held > festival in LENAHAN's Hall. I'm
i>asa5 up tae ice cream. and other good
t-la-s left .rem che picnic 81 the day pre-
v.ous.
The 7. N. Sunday School was to have
had il annual trip on Thursday, but were
compelled by UHpropiJious weather 10
postpone it until Friday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

The DICKENS paper collar is an
imitation OF Ii nen, moulded So as TO fit the
neck, set neat and be comfortable, with
cloth lined 5utton-hoIes. They are put up
- neat boxes and for sale at DELLER's at
Is cents per box, full count
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

JOE VIVIAN having sold out to John
Paynter IN the Confectionery business, is
opening another shop at Hoops cid store
where he intends doing business in proper
tion to his ability.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

THE CEoPs.-The unusual chilly
ness of the past two weeks, in this see
tion, is more thar likely to have a dam
aging effect upon the growing corn crop.
Should the next two months be exceeding
ly warm, aud fall frosts are delayed, the
crop may yer become a good one, but our
farming friends are apprehensive of par
tial failure. Wheat gives promise of be
ing good, as also oats and flax. The bugs
which have appropriated the " heft" of the
potatoe crops for the past few years, still
remain with Us, and viii probably secure
a fun share of the crop again this season.
Vegetables generally promise well, though
they are much later than usual Fruit IS
grown in such meagre quantities that its
success or failure can have no effect to be
felt by the community.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

NEAT.-The new balcony recently
erected on the building occupied by SHER-
WOOD & BERG is a decided improvement to
" that part of town"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

4 COUPLE Of burglars broke open
the safe in the drug store of Mr. SEAToS.
of Potosi, Grant Comfy, last wednesday
night, and distracted 800. They got
away, and the officers are in pursuit of
them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

CAN BE SEEN AT DELLER' s.-One
Of the best selections of Tapestry, three
Ply ingram and Hemp Carpets ever offered
for sale IN this city, together with a full
assortment OF floor Oil Cloths. Call and
examine stock and prices.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

SINCE Wednesday the weather has
been decidedly summer-Hke, and thin
clothing is in demand Articles in this
line for 10th ladies and mems wear "a, no
where be found in greater variety than at
DELLER's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

0oLDIN GREEN COUNTY doubt
full story is aHoat TO the effect that gold
bearing quartz has been discovered in con
siderable quantities in our nef-bborfng
county =: Gseen- We wouldn't advise our
miners = rush to these gold felas until
further developments.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

On PAPERS FoE SALE.-We have nicely
packaged, sever hundred old newspapers,
which make excellent wrapping paper for
Dry Good, Millinery articles, etc, and
which we viii sell cheaper than ordinary
wrapping paper can be bought
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

IHE Aasons Of Darlington will
hold picnic on the 24th inst. Masons of
nelghboring lodges are invited to attend.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

SEAsoNABLE.-It Is fashionable
nowadays to have an umbrella, Paul Pry
like, under ones arm GUNDELFINGER has
plenty
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

Church DEDICATION AND FESTIVAL.
As previously stated in these columns,
the basement story of the new NJ E. church
of this city viii be completed by the 4th
of July next, and on THAI day win be reg
ularly dedicated. Rev GEN. FALLows, Of
Milwaukee, one of the ablest divines of
America is to perform the dedication ser
vices
On Monday, the 9TH the Ladies' of the
same church are to hold festival and fair
in the main room of the new edifce We
understand that in order that the society
may go on with the work during the sum
mer. and complete so much of it as Is
really a necessity, a considerable amount
Of cash is requisite, and it is hoped that
the occasion of the dedication and festi-
val viii nett the an CUNT needed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

Look OUT.-For the new "ad of
T. ALLEN & Co., and many others, next
week
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

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rs-.lrss ar other entertainment every Thursday
ta...as 4. CHE dai r. , Co1Pas, President; 4.
. Csaaaall Corr, sPaHd .u- Secretary.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

Attention invid the following Testimonials from Physicians This CITY
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

The Annual Camp Meeting Of the
Mineral Point District, is now being held
near Washborn, Grant county, ON Samuel
Bayse,s farm. L began last Wednesday,
and Will terminate next Tuesday
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

PoLAR.-It has been our fortune TO test
the virtues Of PULFoEp's Polar Soda
Fountain" and we can recommend it as
II all il shouId be" Il one of the noun
tain icehergs Of the Polar Seas could be
tapped, ii would not emit cooler stream.
and could not furnish half so nice a drink
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19
MILL FOR SALE.
The Celebrated DarifnotOn VIII

Is offered for sale The said Mil is located in the
village OF Darlington Mineral Point Railroad
cont ms -Four Runs stones and is fl led Nth all the
h;:Ihinery necessary to do Custom Merchant work
For further particulars enquire OF the proprietor
ALLEN WARDEN, Dsrlin gton Wis
February 18th, 1859 III
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19
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HTaENEY And .oUN> LLUR At LAW, No
IA tart Paa.le. an Land ouyes. ANGER Farms for
sale .riss 5 BlacE. corner .-h and -hesluaJ SITS,
4i5-=stils Mineral Point, " u.s. XIII
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

M "A r. r [ Z u
klNG-EVANS-At the Primitive Methodist Parson-
age, June 10th. by Rev. J. Y. Trenery, Nr. THOMAS
KING, and Miss NARY EVANS, all Of this city,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19
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9Hr-laEtS ANu -l .GE0N- once IN Mafsetts
a.ea.-.r1-t, AIasral Point XII
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

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4 TTaGSEY AND COUNSELLOR At LAW. Office
I "a aa- Front SOON .drst h03ry Of the city Han,
... = 5.#.as. IS Wisconsin, ENI-s3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-06-19

We also refer By permission to the folloring
Of deceased friends Pastor
DAVID HUBERT. Mineral Point, Wis. 81 Il.
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FOR SALE.

"A GOOD two and half story house, .
situated on Main street, Ashtabna, o. The building Il
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1869-02-04

Tqy Cosr OF LIvIka-Ihe rspor. Of
ro1nis.iooer Wells shows that IL tAis
c+.ntrv the poor are growing poorer, al"
80 rich richer .ha: the lsbor.rg man
"a is family eanno. live 80 veil o. ais
Innings new az they could in 1860,
Congressman Kelley, indignant a: this
.,.,ers,t denounces it's author and says
IL .hs. is -. thea the country Is or the
~, Of an aristocrsey and o. socia! cor
,.:.;on snrh q. the world has nsrer seen -
Ro,h the COMMISSIONS, and the Con-
o-e.snss are right. one So 70 the Cause
md the other az TO the effect To prove
hi, growing rate Of expense, the Spring
aeld Republican ci;cs the rePoF: OF the
Oneida community, which shows cog
..ap. increase Of the COS, OF living for Esv-
,,sl years, until it averaged & 80 per
WIZ nvsvn psrs9H IL 1858.
Assuming that on the average every
An.-:eaa laborer supports four Psrsons
t.side. himself, it averages the cost OF
families at s25 per week. We are Ger
tain il says, .hg. .hs condition OF the
nsssss of the Americas people IL much
worse in many respects than in lSoo.-
They live IL smaller aud rasgo cfo"a'a
,ensmens. they eat poorer fuel they
c!,.hc themselves and their children less
aessn,ly, and snd it more and more d'f-
Seal, from year to year, to MAINTAIN TIE
.acia, style they once held. With TIM
a.ter;ors,ion of condition comes nscssss-
rilr certain moral degencraey, not sc
EASY to describe, bat painfully obvious.
Ia this deterioration ne. only the for
.ien laborers arc cmbla, j, bu. Yankees
NJ. Welding to it, sinking into IT, and
lo.ng manl,ness and the hope and eeuE-
.cs to struggle for something better
The Republican attributes the change
tns demorauscd currency; bat great
u,, !, dine 20 taxation, burdenssme be-
vo,d the necessities of government. anc
60 4 fsl.e state of society in which LABOR
hoa,s an undue share Of burdens, Anc
rapital rejoicss in undeserTsd Pr'Tiesee