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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
Over Twenty Cows Die from Eat
ing Broom Corn

Tuesday evening, news reached the
city that some twenty-five cows had bro
ken into field of broom corn, belonging
to Mr.. Parkinson, about one mile south OF
this place, and were dying from the effects
of eating it.
This was deemed strange from the fact
that broom corn was never before known
to injure kline. Finally
POISONING
was suggested as solution of the mystery
and as the cattle showed every symptom
of poisoning, that was at once accepted. On
being accused of poisoning the animals
Parkinson stoutly denied it. However,
medicine to counteraot poison was admin.
istered to cow belonging to Mr.. Hazel
ton, and she Immediately recovered.
On the day following COW was pur-
chased by the authorities and turned into
the field. After eating five hills of corn
she dropped dead.-Bosco6ez Dial, July
81.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
From WaldWick.
WALDw1cK, August 1st, Is

w ALDW1CK, August Isl, 1874.
Mr.. ED1ToR:-Secing in your paper q
call for local news, / thought might say q
word, although our town usually presents
no stir or ado, and every day life seems
much the same. Our town has been in
vaded by the chinch bugs and with the
wheat crop they have made havoc. Still,
most of the farmers will have bread and
seed and some will have little to sell.
They generally, however seem in good spir.
it's.
The grangors are moving along quietly
and surely. The Good Templars, too,
are moving in the right direction.
The Golden Meadow Mills, lately erected
by Ralph, James & Co., are in perfect run
ming order, they having finished their dam
and now propose to do a go cd bust
ness and supply their customers on the
shortest possible notice. They have also
added to their machinery one of the cele :
brated midling PURIFIERS, without which ne
mills complete. 1t works like charm, and
is one of the wonders of the milling de-
partment. More anon. Yours, &C.,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

HG Whatever may finally become of the
Potter railroad law, it has served to bring
out some famous instances of wondrous
judicial talents among the Justices of the
Peace ofthe State, as witness the following
which we take from the Lancaster Herald
of July 25d
Woodman is usually very quiet both in
appearance and reality. There was, how.
ever, little excitement there on Wednes-
day of last week, caused by lawsuit be-
fore J. II. Parker, Esq. State VS.. Ticket
Agent-complaint, misdemeanor; in ia.
king more railroad fare from that point to
Prairie du Chem than was lawful under
the new law. District Attorney for the
State, O. B. Thomas for defendant. The
defendants counsel objected to any proof
of distances except actual measurement.
The objection was sustained, cause dis
missed with costs and defendant discharg-
ed. Fiat justitia ruat cGZum.
LATER.---Since the above was put in type,
we have received the Herald Of July 30th
containinga letter from Squire Parker in
reference to the above statement, in which
he says:
Now this is entirely mistake. Hon.
o. B. Thomas, the counsel for the defence,
made several objections to the questions
put by the District Attorney, and the Dis
trict Attorney withdrew the questions
without any ruling from the Court. Their
he attempted to prove the acknowledge
ment of the r. R. Co. as to the distance
from Woodman to Prairie du CHEN by the
mile posts. This was objected to by Mr..
Thomas on the grounds that the R. r.
Co. was not party to the suit, and such
an admission Of the company to witness
would not be evidence in the case. Now
my railing on this motion was that an ad-
mission of the company, or any corpora
ton or individual, to third party would
not be the admission of James Bohan, the
defendant, as to the distance. If they
could prove any admission of the defend
ant or prove the distance by any witness
1 was willing to receive the violence.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
Highland Items.


The crops are much better than the far
mers thought, three weeks ago, they posi-
bly, could be. The wheat has received
some injury from the chineh bug and
more from dry weather. Some farmers
have very fine fields of wheat. Altogether
the whole crop will be about up to the av
erage crop, in the town. Oats are good
and corn is looking very well. Flax is
better than the average. Potatoes over
reached the bugs this year and unless
something occurs between now and "dig-
GIN time to prevent, the yield will be
large.
One day last week leading citizen of
the village gavea birthday party. The
time passed pleasantly until the approach
of evening when some of the guests were
becoming quite merry and perhaps little
mellow. One tried to make sport for the
company by putting rope around anoth-
er's neck as though he were abont to hang
him. At this a third interfered and be>
came quite boisterous and angry. Soon
others mixed in, until tho number sweled
to seven or eight, and it became little
free fight for short time. Nobody hurt.
Next morning the marshal invited the
merry makers to 60 with him to the Police
Justice. He charged six Of them IS
each and costs.
John Fink, for several years resident
of the village, and for many years resi-
dent of the county, left last week. He
goes to the lead mines of Nilsson ri. He
will probably max e that State his future
home.
James Cleminsop, of the firm Of David
B Cleminson, met with an accident last
week while driving colt. The colt began
to kick without warning to Mr.. Cleminson
He was struck on the side of the face, in
several places on the left arm, and once or
twice on the right hand, dislocating one
finger and making an ugly looking cut on
the back of the finger and hand. If the
colt had been shod the injury would have
been very serious.
Mr.. James Goldthorp, living at Gross
Plains. (Cobb P. o. was quite seriously
hurt on Saturday last. A horse he waS
driving began kicking, and hit him on the
knee. The report is that the knee cap was
badly split, and that the injury to the joint
will be permanent.
William Fry and Walter Andrews start.
ed Friday afternoon on fishing excur-
sion, intending to stay all the week. The
next morning their horse came bac k,
without harness, buggy, OF the boys. To-
ward evening the young men came, having
had big tme-footing i: around after
the horse. They report that the horse broke
out of the. stable while they were fishing.
PAT,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

We received, too late for publication
last week, the news of the death of John
Thomas, of Ridgeway, after painful and
lingering illness of nine months. The
Borrowing members of his family are entitled
to the heartfelt sympathies of all. Mr.,
Thomas came from Wales to America less
than three years ago with a family of eight
or nine children. Since then he has bur
led three of them,and now those that sur
vive have just followed him to a grave be-
side them. To those survivors America
is Gland of broken promises" -Arsasa
Star. .TuLu 81,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

~ The BoscobelDiaz of last week gives
the following account of the shooting of
Mr.. VIM. johnson, at Wauzeka, by Myron
Shurtleg, who mistook Johnson for bur.
glar:
About II o'clock last Sunday night
Shurtleff happened to get cut of bed to fix
window, when he discovered the figure
of man retreating rapidly through the
front door. Thinking sure that it vas a
burglar he seized his revolver, determined
to see who and what he was. In moment
the figure could be seen slowly approaching
the door, seemingly surveying the house,
and advancing to the door again stopped.
Then. he came into the hall, when Shurtleff
became sure that it was burglar, and fir
ed, exclaiming, come, Billy, get up, I've
shot man, when a voice from the bot
tom of the airs exclaimed, what are you
shooting me for?' Shurtleff dropped his
pistol Mortified, unable to assist in getting
johnson back to his bed. When the
wound was examined it proved to be GEN.
ter shot, the ball striking exactly over the
stomach, glancing down toward the top o +
the hip, where it was cut out, leaving a
four inch fieshwound to remind the parties
that it Is not safe to be out stoning dogs
when the man of the housei is lying awake
for burglars.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

WANTED.-We want correspondents in
lallsections of Iowa county to send US the
ocal news in their respective localities.
We do not care to receive long essays, but
brief digest of the incidents of the week =,
such as accidents, marriages, sales of rea
estate, crop reports, deaths-anything'and
everything that will be Of interest to the
local reader. No matter how badly it is
written or incorrect the spelling-only
give us the items, and we will see that
they are put in proper form.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
Good News from the Narrow
Gauge.

We learn that new board of Directors
of the Galena & Southern Wisconsin Rail-
road Company have been elected and tina
nearly 100000 of bonds have been dispos-
ed of, and that as soon as all the difficulties
connected with the right of way are salts
factorily settled the work of laying the
iron will commence. The Board of Di-
rectors have decided to use the T rail,
1t is still hoped that the road will be iron.
ed and cars running to this village in
time to secure the aid voted by the Town
of lattevile.-PI0ttegiLIe Witness.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

BgIf, as the Mineral Point Democrat
would have it's readers believe, the Fund
Commissioners recently settled $165,077.
50 of claims against the county at 65 cents
on the dollar, and used for the purpose less
than 100000, they have accomplished
something which has heretofore been re-
garded as an arithmetical impossibility, and
should have credit accordingly.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

E- The Woutoma Argus denies that
the cranberry crop has been injured
to the extent published in the papers, and
claims that there will be fair crop of
berries-rather more than last year-al-
though not as many as was expected in
June
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

ngMrs. Jenkins, widow of the late DIR.
J. II. Jenkins, requests us to say that she
expects to take her departure for Chicago
on next Wednesday, and those indebted
to the Doctors estate will confer favor
by calling and settling before that time.
After her departure the accounts will be
left in the hands of Reese & Carter. Also,
she has a lot of household furniture, which
she offers for sale on liberal terms.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
NOTICE---SETTLE UP.

NOTICE---SETTI UP.
Notice is hereby given to all persons
knowing themselves to be indebted to
W. j. Wrigglesworth, either on NOTE or BOOK
ACCOUNT that they must pay to or secure
payment with NJ. J. Briggs, of Dodgeyille.
Wis.,, in whose hands all of such matters
have been placed, for IMMEDIATE coLLEc-
TloN.
Ifyou can not pay now, make arrange
ments with Mr.. Briggs for further time
at once, and save the costs of suit.
w. J. WRlGGLEsN ORTIZ.
Dated July 10Th, 1874,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

NJ It will be seen by our letter from
Waldwick that the chinch bugs didn't get
all the wheat in that town, even, where
they were worse, probably, than In any
other town in the county. This is GER
tainlY gratifying news.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

nw Thos. B. Davis, of this place, on
last Saturday placed us unde obligations
for a basket ofas nice tomatoes as we have
ever seen the first of the season in this
locality. They are of a new early variety
which he raised from seed purchased of
Jas. Wick, of Rochester N. Y, Of medium
size, smooth, and very meaty-in short,
last splend id.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

al>There is much in an artistic way
in the August Aldino which will delight
all lovers the beautiful, and the literary
contents consist of seventeen articles, all
original, and all replete with in terest. Sub
scription price, SIS, including chromos
s'The East" and "The West" James SUIT
ton & Co., publishers, IS Maiden Lane,
New York City.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

ry- The Good Templars of Grant Co.
will hold picnic at Platteville, Wednes-
day, August Goth; Addresses will be de-
ivered by Samual D. Hastings, lately the
highest officer Of the order in the
world, and by T. D. Kanouse, the chief
of the order in this state Templars from
other counties are invited to attend.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
DIR. j. Brown,

the we'll known Dentist, from Lancaster
will make professional visit to Port An
drew on the 4th Of August, Avoca on the
9Th and 9th, and Muscoda on the 9TH to
the 18th inclusive. Wewould advise all to
call earl y, as the Doctor is On time, both in
coming and going.
24july2w.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

BG> Dubuque has specimen Of "total
depravity," The Telegraph says a..bare
footed man, having his shoes In his hand,
moved about the lcvee, recently, offering
them for drink Of whisky. He could do
Without shoes but not without liquor.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

Losr.-In this village, on or about the
18th inst, a gold watch key, having
seal-the form of shield, Any person
finding the same and returning it to tho
undersigned will be suitably rewarded.
J. Z. PRYOR. JR.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

Beg Some friend who appears to appre-
ciate the CHRONICLE last week placed us
under obligations for fine lot of cherries.
for which he will tlease accept our thanks.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
s~w 7 Wrieeleswortb. editor Of tn

aa~W. j. Wrigglesworth, editor of the
Darlington Republican, was married, on the
18th of July, to Miss Ivy F., daughter of
O. f. Jones, editor Of the Hudson (Wis.)
Democrat. The ceremony was performed
at Waddams' Grove Stephenson county, H.,
by Rev. Geo. Richardson, of Warren. The
CHRONICLE tenders its congratulations and
best wishes.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

tW- Mr.. Frederick Moeler, ST., and wife
have removed from Mineral Point to la
Sale, I'll. They had resided in Minera
Point almost continuously for twenty-five
years.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

W-A letter from his friend John
Smitheren, informs us that George Shields,
formerly of Dodgcville, died at Garnavillo,
Iowa, on the 26th of July, 1874.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

CTATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT FOR
- Iowa County.
Henry Jones, Josephus sobey and Thomas Bosan-
ko, the Trustees of Dodgeville Lodge, No
147, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
plaintiffs,
Against
Richard T. James, and Elizabeth James, his wife,
defendants.
The State Of Wisconsin to Richard T. James and
Elizabeth James, his wife, the above naE2ed de-
PENDANTS
You are hereby summoned and required to an.
the complaint of the plaintiffs in this action,
which duly filed in the Office of the Clerk OF the
Circuit Court in and for the county OF iowa the State
of Wisconsin the 2Sd day of July, A. D. 1874 and
you are required to serve copy of your answer
to the said complaint the subscribers, at their
law Office in the village of Dodgeviile, in said
ty in the state of Wisconsin, within twenty days
after the service of this summons you, exclusive
OF the day of such service AID if You fail to an
the said complaint within the time aforesaid,
the plaintiffs In this action will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded in the said complaint.
Witness, the Hon. j. 7. Mills, Judge or SAID
Court at Dodgeville in said county, on the zoa aay
Of July. A. D.. 1871.
REESE & CARTER,
Plaintiffs Attorneys,
zljuly 74,-6w. gesidence- Dodgeyile, Wis,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

sss-Mrs. Eleanor Ellis, one of the Oldest
residents of this place, died on Wednesday
evening, the 29th ult., at the advanced age
of 81 wears.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
A CARD.

Great inducements to Gunners,
j. G. Hooking is offering his stock of
fine guns cheap for cash. They are very
nice. ]. G. understands guns. Call and
see him.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

nG> The Sickle says several fast horses
having found their way into Mazomanie
has caused some talk about driving
course in that place.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

sgg~ The estate Of Walter Reese, de-
ceased, has been placed Pin the hands OF
Henry D. Grifiths, as receiver, and the
mill is now running again.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

eWOver 10000 pounds of slippery
elm bark was shipped from Bsscobel to
New York in one week recently.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

ew-s The Plattcvi!e and La Fayette
county fairs are to be held on the same
days-Sept. 18th, 18th and 10th.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

fW- The Arena Star favors the noml-
nation of Hon. Geo. G. Hazelton for Con
gresS .sss
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
BUSINESS NOTICES.
THREE DWELLING HOUSES
FOR SALE.


Matthias Sessler, of Highland, offers for
sale. on reasonable terms, three dwelling
houses; situated on Main street. opposite
the Wisconsin House, in Highland. This
is a good opening for Cabinet Maker, Mr..
Sessler having carried on the business at
that place for the last sixteen years. For
terms and particulars apply to
MATTHIAS SEssLER,
Highland; Iowa Co., Wis,
or to J.T MASON,
12june 74-3mos. Avoca, Wis.
~~0~-o0~~~-~~-~-o~O>~~
LINEN SUITS FOR MEN AND
BOYS.
Jones 6 Owens have large stock and
can fit any size at very low price.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

sg Quite q large number of Dodgeville
folks went on an excursion to Darlington,
Tuesday, to attend Forepaugh's show.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

n6- Mrs. G. .Penberthy is preparing
to build new residence on Division
street.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
STRAY NOT I( e.

TTNAKEN UP by the subscriber, in the town OF
Il Highland, about two and half miles south
east east OF the village of Wingville ON or about tne
10th of May, 1874, red and white steer, speekl-
ed, about three years old. The owner is requested
to prove property. pay charges, and take the stray
away. JOHN C0KER.
htl7ju ly74-4w,
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

ICY Mazomanie is to have ferry,
w- Blackberry parties are the rage
just now.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07

k- The Dodgeville Chronicle of last
week says, the Iowa county Fund Com
missioners have within the past week com.
pleted the settlement of $165, 077.69 oil
the railroad bond claims against the coun-
ty, using for the purpose nearly all of the
100000 lately borrowed from the State,
the claims being settled at sixty five cents
on the dollar.-Aineraz Point Democrat,
July 80.
The above is slightly incorrect. The
CHRONICLE did not say, "the claims being
settled at sixty-five cents on the dollar
but at sirty cents on the dollar. Why the
Democrat should thus misquote US in this
instance, we can only explain on the suppo
sition that its master having last summer
made compromise with some of the bond
holders whereby it was proposed to pay
them sixty-five cents on the dollar, that
paper is unwilling to let its readers
know that any one else has been able to
settle the bonds on better terms. This
being the case, we hope the Democrat will
next week favor US with an article on hon.
est journalism.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
MONEY TO LOAN

MONEY TO loan on 6rst-class Real Es-
tate. Apply to
REESE & CARTER.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.

TINE STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT
4 FOR IOWA COUNTY.
Jane James, Plaintiff, against, II. I, James and
Elizabeth James, his wife, defendants,
The State of Wisconsin to the above named defend
ants.
You are hereby required to answer the complaint
of the plaintiff in this action which was filed in the
Office of the Jerk of the Circuit Court for Iowa Ooun-
ty, Wis, the third dayof August, 1874, and yoa
required to serve a copy of your answer to the
said complaint the subscribers at their Office in
the village of Dodgevle, Iowa County, Wisconsin,
within twenty days after the service of this summons
you exclusive of the day of such service; aid If
you fail the said complaint within the time
aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to
the Court for the relief demanded in the said complaint
Witness, the Hon. J. T Mills, Judge of said eonrt.
at Dodgsville, in said county, on this Sd day Of
August In che year 1915.
Plaintiffs Attorneys
7aue.74.-6w. Residence, Dodgeville, Wis.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
Only Fifty Cents.

We will send the CHRONICLE to new SUBJ
scribers till January 1st, 1875, for only
fifty cents, cash in advance Send in the
names.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
For Sale.

For Sale.
Cheap for cash, tlve-octave, piano case
Prince Melodon, in good order. Inquire
at this office.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
TO ConsumntiVes.

a PREACHER OF THE GOSPEL having cured
N his son Of Consumption in his worst stages af
ter being given up to die by the most celebrated
physicians, desires to make known the cure (Which
proves successful in every case) to those afflicted
with Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, Consumption and
all affections of the throat and lungs and will send
the receipt free of charge to all who desire it if they
will forward their address to DANIEL ADEE,
l76 Fulton ST., New York. 1Oapr6m
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
PARASOLS

at extremay low figures at
JONES & OWENS.
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SOCIETIES.

c.. w. It.
bride THE WEST, O. 4, meets
at Amicitia Hall, corner of Iowa and Division
Streets, every Wednesday evening. All are invited
TO Cooperate. 7. II. ARTHUR, G. I.
JAMES KELLY, W. G. 7
r, II. ARTHUR, r. S.
WILLIAM e. OWENS, Superintendent
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-08-07
F arm for Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale his farm contain
ing so acres, situated in the town of Arena on the
mile. northeast of Dodgeville and miles south
east Of Uel lena Stat ion. The farm consists of 43
acres under cultivation, and the balance timber
land. Good improvements, consisting of dwelling
house stable, granary, &C. Well watered by living2
springs, and has public road running through it,
For terms and further particulars, apply to VIM.
n HAYS, living onthe premises, or to A. 5. HEARN,
at the CHRONICLE office.
DANIEL McGRATH,