Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-11-30
Letter from Highland
HIGHLAND, WIS, Nov. q, |

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DEAR SIR AS our village is being aired
pretty freely in the county papers these days,
in consequence Of the recent tragedy enacted
here, and Of our peculiar manner OF observing
(or falling to observe) the Sabbath, it seems
timely to enlighen the world relative to the
better features of our village Some people,
perhaps, suppose Highland to be an insiynif-
cant, unenterprising hamlet; TO correct such
impression, let me give your readers partial
list of our interests, enterprises and adyan-
tages.
Our location is one of the most beautiful in
the world, in the midst of one Of the richest
agricultural tracts in the Great West, and atop
of as rich lodes of lead and zinc ores as are
yet discovered in Wisconsin. We are near the
geographical center of the west tier of towns
in Iowa county. Our population according to
the last census was 400, but now it is full COO
The increase is owing to an influx Of miners,
attracted hither by the rich mines recently
opened.
We have several substantial mining compa-
MES, among which are Rowe & Co., who
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employing 30 men; Sponsley q Co., with s
men; Mcclure IL Co, having mca, and sew
eral SMALLER panies who combined find en-.
ployment for large number more. Besides
which, there is a host of miners at work on their
own "hook," all Of whom are making mining
pay. In connection with the mines we havea
first class lead smelling furnace, conducted by
Messrs, Bennett, George 81 Co.. who are do
ing large business.
We have four church organizations, viz
St. Johns German Father Lamp pastor in
charge st. Philips Qrish) Father Trant pas
tor IN charge Methodist Episcopal Church,
Rcvs. Knox and Semple preach her on alter
nate Sabbaths and | Lutheran Church, Rev.
Goaterbach pastor. The Catholic churhcs
have much the largest congregations. The
members of ST Philips have in course of cree
ton tine church edifce, which when com
pleted will cost about $4,000.
The public schools, two in number, in charge
of VIM Mcfarland and Chas Egan are in
very good condition Both Of the gentlemen
are wen qualified and giving good satisfaction.
st, Johns Church has in connection with it
fourishing convent school in charge of the
Sisters Of Mercy.
Our merchandising houses, six in number
are in charge of David q Clemenson, G. Clerk
ing, H. Lampe, P. Smith, d. zimmer and
| Susan Cary These houses do Il surprising
amount of business, Strangers will hardly
| be convinced of the immense trade they do
here. c. c. David, of the firm of David &
Clemenson, is our Postmaster, and very Ell
| ficient one he makes.
We have four blacksmith shops, three wagon
shops, one tin shop, one picture gallery, two
harness shops, three boot and shoe shops, two
| drug stores, one brewery and four saloons.
| Our three hotels will bear comparison with
has a good house, comfortable beds and well
| flied tables The medical profession is well
| represented by Drs. David, Andrews, Harkins
and Stanley. j. F. Smoker, Esq, is the only
attorney at law in the village
The above will give but faint idea Of how
we do business. Our transgressing the laws,
both of our State and the Bible, Is not what
you must judge US by. Come up and see us
and our mines, and we will satisfy you that
Highland still lives.
We have just organized an association,
known as the Highland Lyceum, which bids
fair to do us much good this winter The res.
o'ution for discussion on Friday, Dec Sth IS
That the Annexation of San Domingo is both
Polite and Just" Better come over.
Truly Yours,