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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.-On Thurs
day night of last week the fine residence
of h. }. Cooper, Esq !, of this city, was
struck by lightning, and seriously iniur-
ed, fortunately without loss Of life or
limb to any member of the family The
house Is situated adjacent to and over
looking the grounds Of the Mineral
Point Mining Co., of which Mr. Cooper
is efficient manager; is a frame building,
and stands upon an elevated position,
overlooking a large extent of beautiful
country, its position though very desirable
IN a picturesque point OF view, renders
ing it more liable to accident than some
of its less elevated neighbors. The
lightning struck one of the chimueys and
entirely demolished it from the roof to
the attic floor, scarcely leaving one BRICK
upon another. From the attic floor to the
next one, viz the sleeping apartments
in the second story, it forced its way with
almost equal violence-tbe chimney be-
ing rent and shattered, and the plaster,
ing, wood and windows of the beds
rooms broken and demolished. The
lathing of the closets adjoining the c him
ney was ripped to pieces, whilst the
clothes hanging therein were set on fire
and but for timely effort would have
burnt the house. In writing this states
ment from observation, having in memo
ry the fearful shattered and DISRUPTED
condition of the two bedrooms, viz: Mr..
and Mrs, Coopers and the children's adj
joining, the mind is arrested in wonder
that their lives were all spared The
more so as they were all in bed. The
accident occurred about a. m, every
bedroom in the house being occupied.
From the bedroom floors the track Of
the destroyer passed down into the cell
lar, still irving and splitting the chimney.
1t went out of the windows of the beds
rooms also it marked the floors with de-
vious tracks; it stopped upon the nall
heads in the floor and drove them in; it
snapped off weather. boarding here, and
Jolst and ratter there; it sent chair
spinning across the large parlor, broke
its back in twain, and left it; it sent q
heavy 20 inch surbase across the paror,
driving 1t into large and handsomely
mounted picture; it did many things
most curious to witness, and to those
who were in the house most fearful and
terrifying to experience; and finally aft
er possession of one second, more or
less, 1t vacated the premises by boring
Its way into the ground by means of a
hole from an inch 10 two inches in diam
eter, which remains to be seen of these
who are curious. While Mr.. Cooper's
friends extend their regrets at the occur
renee, they yet, (mainly) congratulate
him that he and his came through
the frey ordeal unscathed, untouched,
not even a hair singed -DemofQt
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

THE 4TH IN MINERAL PoINT.-
With perhaps as little effort as ever was
put forth in this city to secure general
celebration of the 4th, there was drawn
to town last Monday one of the largest
crowds ofpeople ever assembled in Iowa
county. The number of people has been
estimated by none TO be less than 5000,
and many set it as high as 10000.
OF the celebration ceremonies as a
Whole we cannot speak in as hig terms
as could be wished. Looking over the
programme we find announcements for
various ceremonies which were not at
tempted to be performed, and many oth>
ers which fell short of what was antici>
pated. The - guns at sunrise were
dummies The X K X failed to make
their appearance. Singing announced to
be bad in the grove Vas heard only in
Imagination, and the fire works, by the
accidental bursting of rocket were all
displayed at once,-giving the people an
opportunity Of retiring much earlier than
they anticipated
About IL clock quite a respectable
procession composed mostly of Good
Templars, and the Cold Water Temple,
was formed, and headed by the band
proceeded to Millions groye-after the
prayer by the chaplain, AID reading of
the Declaration, General FALLows deIiv..
cred the Grafton. Whatever else may
have been failure, there was none here.
But one opinion of the Grafton is ex>
pressed And that is highly hatterinc
70 the orator 1t is claimed by many to
be the finest Grafton ever delivered in
the city Devoid of the customary buns
cum and spread-eagle rhet lie SO COM
mon in 4th of July orations, the address
was finished, scholarly, patriotic pro.
duction, embodying much historical in-
formation, and many beautiful imagries,
delivered with an eloquence which caps
tivated and interested all who listened.
The band did Its duty nobly through
out the entire day, filling all blanks with
ever welcome strains of excellent music
enliyening even the smallest boy as he
industriously scattered his fre-crackers,
or torpedoes.
1t Is not pleasant duty to ever so
justly ceusure our own citizens for lack
of interest and liberality in any matter,
and especially do we regret to say that
As a community our people were remiss
IN aiding TO secure a creditable celebra-
ton Of our national independence; but
we must be just The contributions
have not been so light for many years in
Mineral Point, as on this occasion. M
merous persons who, no doubt, made
from fifty to one hundred dollars, gave
such meagre sums as ought to make
them blush, and others absolutely re-
fused 10 contribute a dollar or man"
1t Is not necessary TO make list of these
delinquents. Each one knows whether
OF not he is included, and we trust the
guilty will be careful in future that there
be no just ground of complaint against
Them.
Notwithstanding the large number of
people on the streets, no serious acci-
dents occurred 4 few scalds, and clothes
burnt of course there were, but nothing
more. Remarkably few were drunk,
and not a fight occurred to our knowl-
edge Perfect order reigned throughout
the entire day.
Coon AND CHEAP-At VIyIANts
drug store we discover soda water of first
quality, and only cents per glass.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

DoDGEyILIE.-le Chronicle IS very
wroth because the " Mineral Point Pa
pers, declined - publish at its request.
(two or three weeks after they had ap-
peared in that sheet,) a set of pueriIe
resolutions gotten up by a few Dodgevin>
ians, calling themselves a railroad meet,
Ing We do NOT apprehend any serious
consequences from the insult we have
given 10 the men who adopted those res>
oIutous. As to the facts being differ
emf from what we represented in giving
the import of the resolutions. the editor
OF the Chronicle simply f5s The edi-
tors of the Chronicle are evidently ,.e-
termiaei 70 make the people Of Dodge-
vile and vicinity believe thar Mineral
Point Is opposed 10 their having 4 rail-
road, which i entirely false. Mineral
foine j. perfectly willing that Dod.cviIle
shall have any number of railroads, Just
IS soon as such men as WRIGeLEswoRrH
viii lay down the stamps" necessary
10 build them. 1t costs but little TO have
raiiFoaU meetings, aud pass 5UHcUH1 res
oluuous. but TO build a railroad from
Mineral Point to Arena requires money.
and podgevilIe must make up her mind
to furnish the bulk of half Z million Of
that commodity, before she hears the
iroE horse snort
Once Tor all, we wish 10 say to the
people of DodgeviIle, and all others de-
string the building OF this proposed rail
road, that Mineral Points not At enmitv
with them, and do not propose to hinder
or fight the enterprise, assertions Of the
Chronicle to the contrary, notwithstand-
ing
The Chronicle says the celebration IN
that town was a tolerable success" 49,.
The Spring term of the village schools
closed last Friday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

BASE BALL.-In nearly all our
neighboring towns and villages, base ball
is IN full blast Have the Mineral Point
boys renowned the game entirely?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

The holidays are over, and yet
GUSDLEFINGER has fine line Of ready
made clothing, hats and caps, gents fur
nishing goods &c, notwithstanding his
heavy sales Of the past two or three
weeks
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

PATENT MEDICINES are som ething
which as a whole we 90 not endorse;
though we may advertise for any..number
of them for a proper consideration. We
publish to>day a lengthy ad. for Hoof-
lands German Bitters, which is no doubt
as good as any of the family, and may
sometimes be beneficial.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

HOME CRCLE.-This neat little
Temperance Monthly, published by s. VI.
Kennedy, at Chicago, enters its 9th volume
with the July number. Terms, s125 per
aFfnuY,,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

We notice several loads Of marble
going up to SHEPARD and Bush lately
They always keep their stock full, do
good work, fill orders promptly, and ct
reasonable figures.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

4 GOOD local agent IS wanted to
sci one Of the best Lock Stitch Sewing
Machines, ever offered to the public. In
quire Mt the United States Hotel, of L.
b. GREGG, travelling agent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

\ New ARTIST.-W notice a new
painter, named we think, HASKIS, at work
painting 2. ALLEN &Co's store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

E.D IS LLgR At LAW, No
Lal convey aucer. Farms for
CORNER High and chestnut Sis,
g II Wis ANI-l4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

Coon AND CHEAP.-At VIyIANts
drug store We discover soda water of first
quality, and only ) cents per glass.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

ItISLpCAl fb.-1T. HDhAS l1EW-
EFT, residing two or three miles east Of
this city, was thrown off his feet on
Monday evening by getting entangled IN
= rope by which a calf was lined out,
and fell so as to dislocate one shoulder
bone There being no one at home to
send for medical and, the hurt remained
unattended to until 10 or / | o clock that
evening, when DR. VIVIAN was called,
and the dislocation promptly corrected
THE GERMANs.-Most of our Ger
man citizens, in accordance with their
faith and in the exercise Of perfect
right in this free country, celebrated the
" natal day by pic ME- in the sub
urbs of our city, last Sunday, and most
favorable report is given Of them,--a very
peaceable, social time was had nobody
was annoyed, and everybody who wished
was made welcome to their circle They
reasonably argue that as the Declaration
of American Independence was officially
signed on Sunday, there can be no in
consistency in celebrating its anniyer>
sary on that day.
PERzoNAL.-We have been happy
to receive call during the past week
from L. H. WHrrLEsEY, of Chicago, former
y resident Of this city, and the gallant
Colonel Of the 18th Wisconsin. The Cot.
looks finely, and is hopeful of securing a
nomination by the Republicans for County
Treasurer of Cook County, IL which office
he has served as a deputy for some time
Cook County viii be fortunate in securing
Col. WIS excellent business capacity, and
energy to manage its finances.
Mr. RoBFEr GEORGE, to whom Mineral
Point is largely indebted for first develop
ing the value OF our " dry bone" as a zine
ore, and creating an interest il that min
eral, has been in town on a visit, from his
new field of operations, at Denver City
Mr.. GEORGE has a favorable report to make
Of that country, and is very hopeful Of
success in his personal business.
Mr. WN. VINcEx~, and Mr. JoHS JAMES,
have been here spending the holidays, and
have returned to Des Moines, where they
are doing dourishing mercantile business.
They report all quoadaps Mineral Pointers
in that city to be progressing finely.
Mr. PHILIP BEANGER, has returned from
his visit to Germany, is well and apparent
ly happy. We hear he intends returning
again shortly To finish up some business re-
Iatins to an inheritance of property.
Mr. WV .AE-sER and Mr.. GEoEE JEUcK
have also recently returned from their visit
90 Father Land
Mr. ROBERT LANYoy. manager at La Sale,
H., of the Zine Firm of Kinzman. Guudry,
g e., came home with his lady to spend the
4tu
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

..NsN. l. ~. VI. D.

b #tsslstN t>r ~J RECON. once in NoGetts
s -ar-eG, Mineral Point XII
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10
M "A r r 7 Z d

RESIDDER-COLLINS.-At the residence OF John
Hadheld Esq, by Rev. Enoch Tasker, July sth,
Rev John Tresidder, of jamestown, Wis, and
Miss Lizzie Collins of this city.
Printers rejoice that these things occur. The cake
of the occasion excellent, and sufficient guam
tty forwarded to make respectable lunch for the
entire force.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

Also, Agent for the " Temple and
Esty Organs and Melodeons
At the Post Office, Mineral Point Wis !.
e5-u
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-07-10

Have not had time, owing to the rush of business,
to make out advertisement as agreed therefore
We devote to them this space and assure the public
los, &C., than at their store, opposite the City Hall
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-01-29

judges Of probate etc. "A The demo-
cratic convention was to be held at
Hartford, on Jan. y, and the re-
puhlicans will make their nomina-
lions a week later, at New Haven.
Senator Dixon is prominently nam
ed in connection with the first place
on tho democratic ticket, as are also
Mr.. English and Mr.. Nathaniel
Wheeler, Of Bridgeport. One Of the
three probably will be nominated.
The republicans placed new ticket
in nominations last year, and will no
doubt make but few changes. Jewell
of Hartford, and Francis Wayland,
Of New Haven, will be selected this
year for governor and lieutenant
governor. -@. .stt .-''.'s 1901
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-01-29

Mrs. James Greenleaf is manu-
featuring hoop skirt at Lime
Springs, in this county, that is
vastly superior to those ordinarily
obtained at the stores, in strength
and durability, while they arc not
inferior in style and finish. These
skirts can be obtained at GoRuM
WEAvER's Grocery, who will re-
ceivc and forward orders for any
style or size desired. Persons lcav-
ing their orders will encourage
home industry, and at. the same
time get better skirt and at as
low figures as the cheap made ones
that are turned out and thrown up
on the market by the eastern manu-
facturer.
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Gen. Grants Policy.

It is announced in the Washing
ton correspondence Of the Cincinnati
Gazette, that Gen. Grant has. pro-
claimed his determination not to
recognize the. hitherto assumed
power Of members of Congress- over
appointment to Office in their re-
spective districts. It is also under
stood that he declares in favor of
the cheap goods sold at Price &
Lowry's Drug Store, commanding
army medical stores to be procured
Of them, and that private persons
must promptly pay up their debts to
them and all others. (0t3.
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On Wednesday evening reporting
business in that towaas rightliyely'

on "Wednesday evening reporting
-bnsiness in that towa as rightliyely.
aN% - f8sr - -,---.s.S------- .
The ora Gaarl srFebrsasy.
1s The, high tone and vigor of this
sterling Dem cratic Magazine, which
vas so especially marked in the
January number, is still more ap-
parent in the present issue. The
Old Guard wears we'll, not only
sustaining the reputation which It's
six years. publication has won. but
it improves. like good wine, the OIL
der it grows. The February issue
is replete with political, literary,
and miscellaneous matter. RE-
llgious Inequality Of Human Races,
BY the editor, is especially worth y Of
attention. s.The Cub Of the PAM
thcr," by W. Gilmore simms, Esq,
keeps up its interest. Forgotten
English Poets,' "The First Edition
of Shakespeare" and "Mohammed
as Prophet are very readable, and
the Book and Editors Tables were
never better. Single copies, &c.,;
50 per annum. Van Evrie, Horton
l. Co., 1852 Nassau street, N. Y. :.
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4 CARD.

The subscribers acknowledge with graf
itude the Kindness and liberality Of the
numerous friends that met and filled their
house to overfowingon the evening Of Jan.
27,-leaying behind them substantial
gifts to the amount Of two hundred and ten
dollars,-one hundred and seventy five Of
which was.in money.
They will please accept our thanks for
this renewed expression Of their confidence
and attachment to us in our work, and
trust rs they SO generously minister to onr
temporal wants, we may be more diligent
in the work Of the Lord, and labor more
faithfully to promote their eternal welfare.
May the richest blessings from our Father
in Heaven rest upon them.
Cresco, Jany %, 1869.
JNo. w. WINDSOR.
nj. A. WINDSOR.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-01-29

A. p. -Luse, Of Lusc & Griggs,
printers and binders, Davenport,
has purchased an interest in the
Chicago type foundry.
Pomerey's New York Paper. the
Democrat 'favors the formation Of
what it calls a Labor Party, based
on broad liberal, justice, Democratic
principles. It says:
'sLet those who pay the taxes
make the laws; and let those who
are now robbed for the benefit of
bondholders protect themselves. It
is a privilege people have to change
their form of government when it
becomes Oppressive, and now is the
time for those who are oppressed to
demand a change.
Tho Montana Standard says the
Boone county Jail is $50 dilapidated
that it will scarcely hold corpse.
Joe. Jewett, mail agent via
Elkader and Export, was arrested
last week for stealing money out Of
letters.
A five months old calf, near
Burlington, weighs over 700 pounds.
The Wisconsin lumbermen are ju-
bilant over the recent fall of snow
in the pineries.
The repeal Of the tenure Of Office
act continues to be the leading top
10 Of conversation among senator's,
and there appears to be a great di-
versity Of opinion on that subject
among them. Some believe, how
ever, thateas Grant asks for its re-
pea, the senate will. before its close,
concur with the action of the house.
The Decorah Democrat says
Sumner is the only senator who is
sure Of always being reelected. He
never has contest. Nobody wants
to undertake the job Of making re-
.peetable. tho place he has disgraced.
The Philadelphia Age says: The
friends Of General Grant say he de-
sires the present Congress to settle
the financial question, in order to
relieve his administration from en-
barrassment on this question. The
Radical traders do not see the sub
ject in this light, and the chances
are they will settle General Grant
before they do the financial ques-
ton Those who plumber ship
wrecked passengers are not anxious
for On abatement Of tho storm.
Rcsins have appeared in Iowa.
The DEBORAH Democrat condenses
thus:
The first white settlement Of Iowa
was in 1833-thirty-fye years ago.
The population in 184O was 40, l12;
in 1850, 1924; in 1860 it in
creased to 679, 913; and at this time
it is estimated as containing over
million of inhabitants. The length
Of Iowa from east to west is 500
miles; it's breadth 208 miles, and
il contains twenty-five millions two
hundred and twent y-eight thousand
and eight hundred acres of land.
The election in Connections, in
April. will be for members Of con-
grsss and sheritis, regular state Of
6cars. me mbers 81 the Legislature,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-01-29
Patrick Roach Of Alton town

Patrick Roach Of Alton town
ship lost pocket book on Tuesday,
containing three ten dollar bills,
one twenty dollar bill. some smaller
change, and receipt from Bones
& White for money paid to them
Mr.. Roach is q poor man, but will
divide the contents Of the purse
with any man who is honest enough
to leave it with Ed. Murphy of the
Cresco House, or who will deliver
it to Mr.. Roach in Alton.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-01-29
HOME TESTIMONY.

CONRAD Cook, Druggist-Sir: I have
been laboring under kidney disease for
twenty. years. Some time since used six
bottles Of DR.. Roback's medicine and two
boxes of pills, which left my kidneys much
better than any time during the twenty
years of my disease. l believe it would
cure any kidney disease if faithfully used
90 -.~-.- Il. W. JONES
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-01-29

DsAoRssr's YeuNa AMERIck..-
This Magazine has entered prosper
ously upon the third year Of its ex-
istenco. There is none for the
children like darling You've
AMERICA, SO We must. congratu-
late the publisher on the great sue
cess Of bis little undertaking. $3.50
Yearly. Published at 83s Broad
way, New York
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-01-29

505~Thc attention Of our readers is di-
rectcd to the advertisement ofCOES DYS-
PERSIA CURE, in another part Of this
paper. t.s
This truly Valuable Medicine is recon-
mended by all who use it. Read the GER
tificates. -. 81 .. &'.' t.--a~n
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-01-29

There will be donation at the
Mansfield House, in this place on
Wednesday evening, Feby. Gath.
1869, for tho benefit of Rev. James
White. Everybody invited to
bring their tithcs. = ..,-.,...,..., .,. n.y..
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-01-29

We appreciate q good joke from any
source, but we can't appreciate Scrofula,
or any disease from impure blood SO we
which is most pleasant to the TASTE, and .
sure cure. Sold by Dr.. J. J. Clemmer,
Cresco, Iowa, and Le Roy, MINI. 1s
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The lecture Of Mr.. Aug. Beadle
on Poetry and tho Poets" was
listened to with marked attention.
. It was - good IS anybody can deliv-
or. The next lecture is to be Friday
evening Of next week. We hope to
see them well patronised not solely
for the good Of the church but for
the benefit Of the people ct large.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-01-29
~Cabfh Poem,n

Written when having left this place years
ago, he found himself amid the environs of
Rebellion. Forming some Of the features
Of the poem is description Of the Cabin.
"Cabin Door Song,N "The Fall of Sum-
ter,n "News from Big Bethel THE
Planters Daughter" 1.-THE Mothers Re.
quicm,'' "6tory Of the Loyal Picture"
"Wail for Manassas" Last Hour at the
Cabin.n tt.l. @ ~, -
Tickets can be had at the stores.
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Lecture.

The next literary entertainment for the
benefit Of the Episcopal Church will occur
on Friday evening Feb. the 9Th. Our fell
low citizen Rev. p. g.; Whitman will deliy-
err his rg}3 81 -EG hI.a@ " 10
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-01-29

A trial will convince the most skeptical
that White Pine Compound is an excellent
remedy for colds, coughs, weak lungs and
kidney complaints. Many have had oc-
casion to rejoice in its healing properties.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1869-01-29

We invite attention to the law
card Of Chas. s. D. Jones in this
issue Of our paper. Mr.. Jones is Of
Sioux City, and will give prompt and
efficient attention to any business
entrusted to him. He has energy,
capacity. and integrity.
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Dissolution Notice.

.NOTICE is hereby given that the CO.
IN partnership heretofore existing be-
tween STROTHER, CONKLIN & CO.,
is this daydissolyed by mutual consent. All
debts due the firm must be paid to w,
Strother who will pay the Indebtedness Of
the firm.
Dated, Cresco, Iowa, Jan. ~. 1869.
W. STRoTuER,
Ed. CONKLlN.