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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10
Written for THE CHRONICLE
Sunday School Excursion to Bel
mont - - lI

mont. 80 *'f--
On the morning of Thursday of las
week five of us left Dodgeville to Join the
Mineral Point Sunday School in their rail
road excursion to Belmont. The genia
company, noble team, clear skies and bra
cling atmosphere, all contributed to my en-
| joyment of the sixty-iye minute ride to
our neighboring city,. 1.-The school at the
Point consists of $50 scholars, with 70 Of
ficers and teachers, and is ably superin.
tended by James Spencely-a name well
known for gentemanly courtesy, consider
atencss and iiberaity. At $40 the "All
on board T. was shouted, the engine bell
rang, and six coaches, well filled with hap
Ply hearts and smiling faces, sped on their
way.......On reaching Belmont. preceded
by the brass band, we marched to witness
the laying of the corner. stone of the NJ. T..
Church. These interesting ceremonies
were prefaced by collection in aid of the
enterprise, and an excellent address from
the Rev d. w. Couch The large party
then proceeded to the Grove for the re-
freshment of the outyard man, social in
tercourse, and innocent recreation; and if
was on the witness stand, I could testify
that the Mineral Point ladies know how to
provide for a Pic mic; indeed they ap-
proach the Dodgeville ladies', and you
know, Mr.. Editor, that is saying great
deal. The gentlemen seemed quite as ex.
pert in putting out of the way as the la
dies were in putting ir sthe way chicken
baked and chicken boiled, beef. tarts, pies,
cake, &C., &c.......The clergy was repre-.
scented in the persons of seven Methodist
preachers, two Primitive preachers. and
two Roman Catholic priests. After re.
newing old friendships and forming new
ones, and ripening existing ones, we re.
traced our steps to the depot. Belmont
| is a one-year old baby of marvellous
growth, with an enterprising look, and a
promising future. Quite a number of
well filled stores salute the eve: also a
planning mill, flax mill, and other ind,ea.
tons of go-aheadativeness. The lot for
the church was donated, and is one of the
best in the village. Two splendid lots
have also been given for parsonage One
sad feature presents itself; and that is The
| frequency with which such words as Ho.
TEL & SALOON meet The eye. On one side
of one street where, there are fourteen
buildings fue of them are hotels or saloons.
| | should think that even the lover of the
dram would say, This is too much of a
good thing" I-heard one little boy, as he
passed me, say. There are plenty of tav.
erns here; | think they must be pretty
fond of liquor" While this NAV be true
of some, other Belmonters are irving to
build up sobriety and religion in their
midst..........After giving three rousing
cheers for the railroad superintendent
who had greatly interested himself in this
excursion, and three more for thriving
4" Western Chicago" we were bomeward
bound and at o'clock your correspond.
ent and his friends were glad to see our
| Dodgeville again. s..
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10

We are panied to have to chronicle the
sudden death Of our much-esteemed friend
J. NJ. Meyer, who will be remembered as
the obliging clerk at Mr.. James Roberts
drug store in this village, for most of the
past summer. The first intimation we
had of the sad occurrence was letter from
J. W. Beatty, of Petroleum Center, Pa,
Mr.. Meyers brother law, on Wednesday
stating the fact Of his sudden death, but
informing US that he had no particulars,
and inquiring if We knew anything of the
the matter. The sad intelligence was con.
firmed yesterday afternoon by letter
from Mr.. Meyers sister, Mrs. Waupama
ker, of Warren, Ohio, informing us that
her brother, Mr.. John NJ Meyer, was
drowned in the Maquoketa river, in Jack.
son county, Iowa, on the 25th of August,
four days after arriving at that place, and
the day after the date of a letter to US.
1t appears that he weht in the river to
swim, and from some cause sank, and
before assistance could be procured,
was drowned. I His remains are buried in
the village cemetery at Andrew, jackson
county, Iowa.
The deceased was about % years Of age
was very exemplary and temperate in all
his habits, and was highly esteemed by
every one. In the prime of early man
hood, the picture of robust health and
strength, with high aspirations for the fu-
ture, which to him was yet fairy dream,
he was removed from earthly scenes.
Truly, the ways of the Lord are inscruta.
BILE. The citizens Of Dodgeville will join
US in extending the most sincere sympathy
to the relatives of the deceased.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10

A MISTAKE CORRECTED report has
been circulated and generally believed that
the firm of Thrall & Son design leaving
here soon. Now be it known that we have
secured lease Of the store we now occupy
for tpo gears hence, and will double our
stock of goods this fall We have secured
the services of some experienced boot and
shoe manufacturers, and intend to make
this specialty in our line Ct goods. Hop
ing by fair dealing and low prices to make
it to the advantage of the people of Iowa
county to patronize US, we remain,
Respectfully, IN TnRALL & Son.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10

DSar Among the new acquaintances we
made last week, was Mr.. j. b. johnson, oil
Highland, one of our wealthiest western
farmers, owning over goo acres of the best
land in the county. His farm has a Thrift
ty and well cared for look about it......Mr.
James Thomas, who resides near the town
line, between Linden and Highland, we
found to be an intelligent gentleman, and
staunch republican, alive to the interests
of the State, county and town.. John
Holman, who showed US around his farm
which is one of the best in the county
consisting of $50 acres Of FIRST class land
situated on the southern boundry of the
town of Highland. Mr.. A. Cunning
ham, young, enterprising man, full Of
energy and business, who has the pref.
test house between the Cross Plains Hotel
and Highland. Friend Tregonng of
Highland, with his estimable lady kindly
entertained US, fed and refreshed us, and
sent us on our way rejoicing.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10
TCommunication.l

EDS. CHRONICLE: would like few
lines in your paper to testify to the excel
lence of Stecker's wonderful Patent Coffee
Settler. Through the kindness of Mr.. j.
F. Stecker, of Avoca, the patentee, was
permitted to take coffee settler on trial,
and must say it is one OF the most won.
derful little inventions | ever saw. 1t
takes every particle of grounds from the
coffee and leaves it clear and good 1t
will do all that is claimed for it. and is
worth many times the price asked for it.
Commercial House, Dodgevlle, Sep. 10.
3es Mrs. JAMES JONES.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10
REGULATIONS,

xsS$ The Democratic County Couvcn
ton for Iowa county was held at the court.
house in this village last Saturday. The
attendance was not large, only four towns
being regularly represented. They elected
G. c. Meigs, W. II. Peck, H. c. Snow, R.
Arundel, DR.. Van Dusen, and John Mil
ton delegates to the State toaverton.
nominated T. S. Ansley fol County Sch, Of
Superintendent, Henry C. Barnard for As
semblyman in the northern district, and
David Mcfarland for Supervisor in the
second supervisor district.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10

Relationships will be 4 tent meet
ing at Cross Plains commencing Thurs
day, September 10th, and holding over
Sabbath. Rcvs E. Tasker, d. w. Couch,
W. Stnrges, E. McGinly, P. S. Mather and
J. Evans are expected to be present. Pub
lie service will commence each day at P.
NJ. All are invited.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10

Bag We are in receipt of circulars an
nouncing public sale of State lots and
lands at Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska
on the 23d Of September. at which time
the State COMMISSIONS will Offer for sale
1900 lots in Lincoln, and $4,000 acres of
valuable State lands. ~ -f.~.-
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10

EY- We understand that Mr.. Thomas
Bosanko, harness ti1aker, is about to start
another shop. He has taken Mr.. Robin
sons store, and proposes to put in good
stock of sadder's and harness makers
material, employ number of hands, ana
run quite an extensive establishment.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10

New GooDs-Thrall & Son have just
received one of the largest stocks of Boots
& Shoes, Leather, &C., ever brought 70
this county. This firm is determined to
do large business, and for that purpose
have laid in very large stock, including
a general assortment of every thing usual
ly kept in a city Boot, Shoe and Leather
store, and we propose to sell every thing
at the very lowest living price.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10
NToTTCE TO TEACHERS AND DI

KTOTTCE TO TEACHERS AND DIS
~ trct Clerks. Notice is hereby gives, that the
~ County Superintendent of Schools for Iowa
county will hold public examinations for licensing
teachers as follows:
At Jonesdale on Wednesday and Thursday. Sep
Is and 16. 1862. 5'j5. fst4 jean
At Arena, on Friday and Saturday, Sep. II and 49,
At Ridgeway, in district No 2, ON Monday and
Tuesday, Sep 20 and 81. e''f 't
AtAvoca, on Monday and Tuesday, Sep. u and %.
At Mineral Point, on Friday ami Saturday, Oct.
and 9, at the close of the Institute.
At Dodgeyillc, on Monday and Tuesday, Oct II
and II.
At Linden, on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 10
and IA.
At Highland on Friday and Saturday, Oct.15 and
I6 lIlGj;s Is Y,.tf g.f
II Supplementary Examination ~. y
Will be held at D0DGEYILLE ON Thursday and
Friday, November 4th and 5th, for the benefit of
those who absent from the county, otherwise
necessarily detained from the regular examinations.
The examinations will commence at 10 O'Clock A.
NJ. on the first day in each place. Applicants should
bring pen, ink and foOlscap paper.
81 SAMUEL PARKS, Co. Sup't
Ayoca, August 18th, lS69.-50wS-n5 ,fa > RI.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10
Close Of the Volume.

The present is the last No. of Vol. VII
of the CHRONICLE. 1t is customary on
such occasions to say somewhat of the
past and present condition of paper and
to give some indications of what it will be
in the future. At this time we shall dc
nothing of the sort. Our readers know
what our paper is. We feel conscious Of
having expended more money to make it a
good one, than is devoted to most country
newspapers in the West No change will
at present be made in size, style or poll
tics. But we hope at no distant day to
enlarge
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10
ATTRACTIONS.

| IOi0 TIC iatt3 "hA w. i"Spsioi
some of its fss
ATTRACTIONS. ~
First in regard to the Balloon ascension
that being the biggest thing promised.
Positive arrangements have been made
with Davis & Co., Theatrical Agents, Gin.
cinnati, Ohio, to furnish balloons and as
censionists, velocipedes and ladies and gen
tlemen, experts in the business, to ride
them, and to be here to exhibit OH Thurs.
day, September 23d, the second day of the
Fair. We do not know that they will be
here, as no one knows the futnre-but
they have positively coaaFacted TO come,
and 1t is confidently expected that they
will keep their prolnisss Not the least
among the nducenaent come to. the
Fair is the s:y F.sss.
GOOD rEMpLARs5 kaIBIgloS, ss
Which will be given on each evening, at
Morris Hall. The last one given by the
Lodge gave general satisfaction; and with
added experience, new plays, which have
been well practiced, and the Justice of
their cause" their exhibition to be given
as above announced, cannot come short Of
a good time and success all round. Pat.
ronize home talent. We expect to see the
hall more than crowded There will also
be given during the Fair 9ts
WELSH CONCERT.
By John Owen assisted by his daughter
Jennie and others. OF course it will re-
ceive its share of patronage. Further par
ticulars next week
GOV. FAIRCHILD.
BY reference to the " regulations" of the
Society it will be seen that IAN address
will be delivered at 3 p. IN. of the third
day" This feature has never been car
ried out. But Gov. L. Fairchild, The one
armed hero of Gettysburg, has been i'll
vited &c be present and deliver an address
at the time specified in tie regulations. 1t
isn't far, and We believe he will come.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Anticipating rush, the people of
Dodgeville have made and will make am
pie preparations to well entertain all who
may come.
asia
ast REGULATIONS,
We shall re-pnblish some of the regula-
tons next week. \
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10
T0R SALE. THE UNDERSIGNED

II offers for sale the following property; thirty
So acres of first class land adjoining this village
house, ON the west side of the road 1t would be
sold all together orin five ten acre lots Also 40
acres OF good wood land, situated about eight miles
north OF the village of Dodgeyille Also three lots in
Maddins addition to the village of Dodgeyille with
good frame house, good cistern we'll cellar pantry
and all other conveniences For further particulars
apply at my residence in this village.
PASC0E GRENFELL
DOdgeville. August Goth, lS69-4aw4-l2
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ZOWa co UVTI.
For Asscmblyman--N Northern District:
WILLIAM e. ROWE.
For County Superintendent:
SAMUEL PARKS.
To-Days' Advertisement

,< INSIDE
DodEevile Bakery-Casper Ziegeimier.
Farm for Sale-H. III Ray, Arena.
Village lot for sale-Geo. DeBoos, Arena.
- OUTSIDE.
Victor Grain DriIl-Blymer, Fearing & Co., Oh
cago.
Y.
Wedlock or the Right Relation of tho sexes
Same address.
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w EDDING AND VISITING CARDS
w neatly printed at THIS Orr1cy
TIT II. HOOK, A WE'LL KNOWN

wv " estern Pioneer has Just publ. II ed a
= course of lectures in pamphlet form upon
he Backward March of American Society In this
work he shows society of the present day to be far in
eior 10 tnat OF earlier periods of history. Not
withsanding arts perfected as to enable rs to
ride upon IRON horses and talk with electric tongues
lie points out the principal causes from Whence
comes the dreadful harvest of crime which c!oe or
homes III mourning. He treats upon the great and
alarming frequency OF divorces, seduction and tho
great corruption OF American homes and drinking mp
of American life by the destruction of those sacred
responsibilities, which involve the innocent as well
as the guilty; which saps this very foundation Owed
ded life. lie also points the great avenues TO
knowledge health and happiness shows the great
changes that have taken place since the word-re-
no"ned franklin caught aud tanned the lightning to
the present day This from the pen of an old Western
pioner viii be read with much interest as he is a
Keen observer of human character and passn events
copies OF this work can be procured of the author
at kichiand Center, wisconsin. by Forwarding so cts
n45m2-52* O-' 'e 81
~ L. Eu
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10
VILLAGE SUBSCRIBERS

Will hereafter receive their paper by car.
rier. This is rendered necessary, as they
can no longer be distributed through the
postoffice. The price to those living in
the village will be with the commencement
of the new volume, 81 per annum, in ad-
vance. If they prefer to pay after the ex-
pratEon of six months, we shall have to
charge them 1926.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10
IOWA COUNTY TEACHERS, INsTJ.

~" COUNI IEACHEtS' INSTI-
tute.-The Iowa county Teachers Institute will
- be held at Mineral Point commencing on Mon.
day, October 4th, 1862 aud closing with the public
examination Of teachers on Friday and Saturday s.
Mr.. Joshua lIanscom, City Super intepdent of Min
erai PoiLt, viii unite with in organizing aud con-
Quoting the Institute.
general attendance Of the teachers of Iowa coun-
ty is earnestly requested Those who desire TO be-
come should not neglect this
OF instruction and preparation. Teachers and others
interested IN the cause of education from other conn
Ties are cordially invited to meet with us. Qualified
and experienced teachers will be present to as sist
the exercises of the Institute The evening sessions
VIII De devoted to publ; lectures by prominent per
sons and essays by teachers certificate at attend
ance will be givon to each teacher who shalt have at
tended the institute. The citizens of Mineral Point
nave again generously agreed TO entertain teachers
present on that occasion free of charge
81. SAMUEL PARES, Co. Sup't
Avoca, Aug. 18th, 1S69.-n50w6.3
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10
OUR COUNTY FAIR.
It's Immense Attractions.
GRAND BALLOON ASCENSION
vELoCIPEDE Riding
Good Templars' Exhibition,
WELSH CONCERT.

We shall issue but one more paper be-
fore the Fair, and will briefly mention
some of its m
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10

Tie subscriber will sell at public auction on the
18th day of September. 1869, on the premises to be
sold, 400 of land lying in section 23 n and
ID, in the town of Liberty, Grant county, Wis
miles southwest of Annaton. The land prises
the homestead of the Subscriber and about divided
follows: 100 acres in meadow, 100 acres under
plow, and 200 acres in pasture and timber, we u
fenced and well watered by running stream, there
is good barn and house &c. The stock consists
follows: 45 head nf steers and cows from to 5
years old. so head of year olds, Is yearlings and
calves q head of horses and colts, and 100 head of
sheep and hogs; there is one j. P. Nanny reaper
and mower, one Beloit reaper and mower, sui
key hay-rake,, one grain-dril and pillow, harrow,
cultivatnrs wagons, busgies, seds, cutters, harness.
&c, Is of good corn, and so tons of good hay
H" TERMS.
On real estate. one-third cash, balance time at
ten per cent. interest. Personal ,opeIty-al sums
of ten dollars or less, cash. Larger amounts, six
to twelve months credit, with approved security,
and in terest at 10 per cent.
E nv PETER CLAYTON.
Sept. 1st, lS69.-51w2-n M
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B O r. n .
Nj A II II / f ID i,
ID i H d.
IO-D0y's Advertisements.

TOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.
II A Farm of so acres-.orty under the pillow, bal
- pasture and tmber--a good ON e-story -and-a-hal
house the premises with good cellar nndern cath.
Within ten minutes walk of the railroad depot APP
PLY to - II. III. RAY. Arena.
Arena Sep. 10th, 1s69-52w6 4
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1869-09-10

Anticipating rush, the people o
Dodgeville have made and will make am
pie preparations to well entertain all VIII
may come.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1869-12-25

mdHoad q mere rule az nrinGlpla
foF OF against Heavy ad9aloog 70
plsators aud failures ln crops result
Ia distress 70 both merchant and
planter. True, money may be made
more rapidly than ihis but L may
be lost more rapidly.
II the planters goes "upOn bis
own hook" he ls safe, and, BY pru-
dence aud fair fortune, will gradu-
ally increase his production to q
satisfactory quantity. Il would
seem hat In our condition the
surest plan is the best.
An exchange says: In the course
OF n conversation with Col. K. A
Caskle, Of Richmond, on Change
yesterday, he informed US that the
crop Of tobacco in Virginia would
be about 1000 hhds. short this year.
He stated that the crop was a sue
cess In point Of quality, however,
and bad paid the producers hand
sOmely.
Hoe Pa KRG.-Thc number of
hogs packed this season 10 date in
the leading Western cities, COM
pares with the corresponding time
last year as follows:
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1869-12-25

.s0Ea Ns# YoshE q p=9ko
discount.
81 LoUis, Dec. 8-El0uF, Su-
perane $40 Wheat No. 2 spring
85c. Corn, S0@05G. Oats 56@57o.
Rya eA0s5o. Whisky 81. Pork,
s28 I2Jk; bulk shoulders, l0Ko;
sides, ib1s bacon, sides Sc; lard,
l72<o.
IoUIsvlLLE, Dec. 23-CottOn,
mlddling 29ke. Family -four s. Is.
Corn, 65@70. Oats SOC. Rye Soc.
TObaoeO at s7@9. Pork, S30l 80;
bacon shoulders
bulk shoulders, l2h@lB@l6Hc;
hams, 22Kc; lard, 1870.
NEW YORK, dec. %. Cotton,
quiet and steady sales 1900 bales
at 25j6c. Gold 205Sc.
HAvRE, Dec. 23.-Cotton opened
quiet; ordinary on spot, 1856; low
middiing upland, l3j.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 23.-No mar
kcts tomorrow.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1869-12-25
BLUSHING mODEsTYI MAID.
EN- DIFFGDENCE!

In the gentlest, mildest and
sweetest terms conceivable, "our
neighbor of the White Wash" in
Inmates, never so softly, that We
have "gObhled" an idea which the
dear, sweet.spoken, rosy.lipped
little creature once possessed. In
evidence ofthis fact we are refer
red to the Times Of the 18th
There we find that the idea so zeal
ously and jealousy guarded is
Jo.Towei from the Detroit Tri-
bune. Oh! coy and blushing
modesty we spare thy confusion.
He WHO steals ne purse steals
trash, (beyond . doubt or 4 sllad.
ow Of one) but he who Glchcth
my own good "thunder,' taketh
that which caricheh him not, and
which l ''gobblcth' from the De-
troit Tribune.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1869-12-25
The Walden Times has an

The Walden Times has an-
nounced itself in favor of a policy
strongly advocated by the HERALD
nearly two years ago. The peo-
pie of the State must eventually
come TO this position.
The Walden Times says: Ave
do not intend, in the future, to
follow any party or clique that
advocates a policy that differs so
widely from our own views as did
the policy adopted by the Jackson
clique, in the late contest. We
want new leaders-we must have
them. The old political leaders
of this State have almost "played
out" The young men of the
country will have to come to the
assistance of our State and rescue
it from its present chaotic State. IL
we select our leaders from this
class of our citizens, we will Or
ganize q party here that will over
whelmingly triumph in the next
political contest over the Radical
party"
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1869-12-25
IN MAZE.

"OrR NEIGHBoE' is sorely con-
fused. Politically, he is neither
fish. flesh nor fowl, and he has
been industriously racking, cudg-
cling and puzzling his brain to
learn what manner Of political BIZ
ped he is, and in anguish, wiring.
ing his hands, he cries in heart
rending tones, Am | am |; il |
am not am I, who am II" He is
utterly befogged; at sea in a
storm without chart or compass,
in imminent danger Of being
beachcd upon any shore. From
the general tendency Of his course
he seems to be drifting into the
quiet and placid waters Of Democ-
racy. There he will find a safe
and secure haven, where be will
be relieved of the narrowing
doubts which now beset him.
Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1869-12-25

HAlA44A44 444A@@o
ORFIsBaRTzgVWlsgll HaAEat
pea A
Business foe TIE Weak has been
very active. Our city has been
thrsnged with visitors and their
purchases, together with the local
trade, has kept the merchants very
busy and acted In q very enO0ur-
aging manner upon their hearts.
Cotton has dropped little since
our last quotations. We quote
middlings 22k @23c, but the pres
peCt Of an advance 10 good. Our
town shipments for the week have
been l76l bales; reshipments, 1856
-toal 1915 bales.
Banks report money easier, but a
difficulty is experienced owing to
the scarcity OF small notes. Tx
change at par and gold buying at
.lS@20c premium.
The storms and bad weather will
result in some loss to the planters.
Considerable cotton is yet un-
gathered.
We extrac from the N. 0. Price
current, of Dec. 22d:
cOAPAsATIVE PEIcEs or CoTFoS
December ~