davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30

The following are the na mes Of those
who received certificates at the late
Fall examinations in Iowa county For
the purpose of securing the attendance
of those whose standing fell somewhat
below the required standard to another
drill and trial at the Spling examina-
tions, sixteen of those in the Third
Grade list received certificates limited
to six months, and 10 some cases
licensing them to teach only in Dis
tricts iu which they had already beguo
to teach
FIRST GRADE.
Philip Eden
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30
W. ". LINENS.

Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Mineral
Point, Wis, practices IN the I. ). and State
Courts, and attends to agencies and collections
~ all parts OF the State. Office IN Lenahan's
block, opposite the bank, ly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30

CHICAGO PRIcEs.-Fresh Oysters
can be had, either at wholesale or
retail, at Carter's Bakery. 39ml.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30
REESE 81 CARTER,

Bttomcys and Counsellors, Dodgeyile, Wis.
WI practice IN all the Courts of this State.
yolXXy no3O-ly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30

Mr.. john STARKs has fitted up
his barber shop in a convenient
manner. He is prepared to do
shaving and hair cutting, with every
thing clean and neat. He respect
fully invites those needing work in
his line, to give him a call.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30
!. p. SNELKER.

Attorney at Law and Notary Public, High
hand, Iowa county, Wis. Conveyancing and
collections promptly attended to. xXv-23ly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30
ALEX WILSON, JOHN 7. JONES.
WILSON & JONES.

Attorneys and Counselors at .aw. Office
next door 10 Dr.. Nivlan's Drug Store, Mineral
Point, Wisconsin. NlvxxvII
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30
M "a r r. Z r ID.

WATSON-F WGETT.- At the VI j.. Par
sonage, Montiort, Grant CO., Wis, Sept %,
1875, by Rev. A. Charles, Mr. James -.
Watson and Miss Lille w. FaWcctt; all Of
Clifton. Grant Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30

The celebrated running mare,
Flora Miller, formerly owned by
Chas. Mcconnell of Mineral Point,
was purchased at the Hazel Green
fair for S425. She took the first
running money at Mineral Point,
Dubuque, Hazel Green and Platte
vile.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30

Attorneys aud Comsellors at ..aw, Mineral
Point, Office opposite City Hall over store OF
y. Allen u Co. l-Gm.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30
Local Intelligence.
FRFsH Oysters at Duppler's. 3Sw4

MINERAL PoINT has had it bad
'picken hazel nutes.'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30

BLANCuARDyILIE has q club of
female basel -ballists, who have started
on the war-path. They have pub
lie spirit and enough respect for an
tiquity to initiate the Amazons in
exercise and in warfare. We hope
they will not follow their example
in physical Disagreement.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30

A YOUNG man by the name Of
Coffin, a book agent, who had been
stopping in Platteville some weeks,
drove off with Mr.. Griffith's horse
and buggy, and at last accounts had
not been heard from. Mr.. Griffith
offers $500 for the property, or 500
for the arrest of the thief.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30
ATTORNEYS.
COTHREN & LANYON,

Attorneys and Coun,ellors, over post-oiiice,
Mineral Point, Wisconsin. ly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30

WHEN you see a young man going
"of hunting with quart bottle in
his pocket, do not be surprised if
the event be chronicled in a few
days, and the newspapers say moth
ing has benzine of him since
Chicago Journal.
Mineral Point sports, take notice
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30
PHYSICIANS.

DALTON NJ. n. w. EASTMAN, N. D.
DALTON & EASTMAN,
Physicians and Surgeons, Office No. l,
Coad'> Block, (up stairs over Dclier's Store,
corner Of High and Chestnut Streets, Mineral
Point, Wis. Particular attention given to
famliye surgery. DR.. w. Eastman's residence
op stairs over Ausley's Tobacco Store, High
Street, Mineral Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30

PURE Strained Honey at =. Allen
& Co.'s.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-30
r.
P0ilthailroad Time Table
2. tlte .r 1pHdag, FsJrpary sm, Isl
TEAINs GOING SOUTH


TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
'''ye Mineral Point G:OOam., ar.ft ! 80 p.rn.
darlington 7:O5 " 500 i"
r. auiyr Warren 10 " 4:l5 "
'.-ey spt sundays.
GOING NORTH.
's-fs Warren at g:l5 Il. u. and sos p.,ln
Darlington lD.3g " 6.20
1- Mn't PI l1:4o " s:3J
'.-'s except Sundays.
---.n G-s taking the 90 q. IN. train at
70. Point will arrive az
,...,sa-1 $50 T.. IA the same day.
%I'gaVkee Z; - %. IN.
-. Loais 10: 80 p. IA. ..
., =, .35 2, N. train from Warren connects
~, :, t-4-o train, leaving there ate I5a.m..
H4TaUkee al : a. N.
lHA>, (. GALE, Agt
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20

The citizens of Roseville are cutting out
road on the opposite side of the river at
that place to intcrscct the railroad
tB- Alma will have a scioptican Exhibi-
ton Friday night.
tB- Hon. Gran Wilcox is back from the
Ozark Court
sTy- Capt. c. II. Conradt car. offer merchants
superior inducements in Tobacco. Try him
~ Saturday was a lively day in town.
t8r We are In receipt Of number Of the
Hot Springs Daily Democrat, edited by our
old friend DR.. Meador We wish the Demo-
cras success.
Mr.. r. c. Scott, Of Fort Smith is stopping
with Col Il. A. Lockhart. These gentlemen
are interested In stock raising In this county.
1T is about time for friend Dangherty to
remove the rubbish in front of our Office.
DR. Frank Gordon, of Fort Smith, was
over Sunday.
The Rev, John IIarrell goes to the Nation
this week, and makes his quarterly rounds
before ne returns.
Glad to know that Sparks of the Herald,
is on his feet again.
Father Michael Smyth celebrated Mass
at the Catholic church Sunday and Monday
lie will bc back again In three
weeks, having gone across the mountain.
Sunday was the lovelicst day of the sea.
son.
Gus. and A. Ward will leave for Colora-
do. before a great while. Gus health is very
bad. and he hopes that the change will i'm
prove II.
-Rcsusc,tated, The band are to have n
meeting next Thursday night. Boys, you
are all requested to be on hand.
tH- The ST. Louis Republican is responsi.
BILE for this An Arkansas town has organ.
lied Loafcrs club
sg- Tax receipts in the city of Brooklyn,
for one week, S32i0l %.
The case Of A. B. Williams for stealing n
bcef-hde from Mr.. Maddox heard. yesterday,
and Justice Burrow took IL under advisement
till this morning. 1t Is a bad case.
The Washington county Circuit Court
has been adjourned till the last Of May.
Raining. as we 20 to press, with fine
prospects for rainy day.
DR.. Lincoln and family start for home.
to-day.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20
Public Meeting.

At q meeting of the citizens of Crawford county
called by previous notice for the purpose of relieving
the present destituion and suffering OF the needy o
said Comfy. Il. q. whitesides was called to the
chair aud Henry Shibey appointed secretary.
Wherrnpon the reports Of committees from the va
rous townships received, whereby II was found
that dcstuton actually existed in many parts of the
County and that il such as to call for immediate
relief.
On motion of Mr.. Shoemaker a committee to solic-
it donations was appointed consisting of X. {. Oil
ver,.M. G. Lcmlcy and X. Hill.
The committee on donations reported cghty-oight
dollars subscribed as donations, and willingness OF
certain persons to loan sj for the pressing wants OF
the destitute.
On motion the report was adopted.
The chairman appointed an Executive Committee
of five persons to-wit; NJ. I. Locke d. c. Williams,
u. Michael. NJ Lynch and Charles y. Ramey, whose
duty 1t is to receive all moneys donated or loaned,
and receive the reports OF Township Committees and
grant such relief the means at their disposal may
justify.
The following resolution was adopted:
Rcsoired That the chairman of this meeting ap-
point committee of ten persons from each township
to ascertain who may require aid in their respective
townships and to solicit donations in aid of the suf
ferng to distribute to same when immediate relief
is required aud to report at early time posi-.
bic to the Executive Committee their action in the
premises
The chairman appointed az Township Committees
Henry Shbey. A. B. Davenport for Van Buren,,
Joseph Winters, Wm. Bowlin for Richland,
John X. Meadors, Urah Love for Lafayette,
A. b. Howell, T.. Z. Renfroo for Alma, .
John 5. Chastaine. b. j. Farmer for Vine Prairie,
James c. Wright. Henry Ramey for Mountain.
Marion Kimcs, VIM. Rush for Upper,
Henry Howell, Henry Snow for Jasper,
James z. Babb, W. b. Shoemaker for Lees Creek,
George Peters, John Shepherd for Shepherd.
Alexander C;ooding, Zill Coleman for Cedar Creek.
Rc.olred, That the Van Buren, Pres be requested
TO publish the proceedings OF this meeting.
EG. WHITESIDES, Chairman.
uENnY SnIRLEY. Secretary.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20
MUSIC t! MUSIC !
Tribute of Respect.

The following preamble and resolutions
were reported by the committee and adopted
by Van Buren Grange, No. lG4. at their meet
ing on the 18th day of April, 1875:
WHEREAS. 1t has been the pleasure of the
Master of the Universe in his wisdom and
providence to take from our midst our es-
teemed Sister JOHANNA SCoTT RoBARDS, who
departed this life on 22d day Of April. A d.
1875 and
WHEREAS, Our sister who has thus been cut
down in the bloom of life, was u faithful MEM
Der and worker for the good of eur Order; /;
therefore be it
Resolred That in the death of Sister Ro-
Bards Van Buren, Grange, No. l64, has lost n
most jealous and respected member. society a
good and noble lady and her family kind
and loving daughter, wife and mother; and
while her loss is hard for us to bear, we have
the consolation of knowing that what God de-
crees is for the best.
Rssolred. That we, her brothers and sisters
in the Grange. deeply feel and mourn her loss /;
and that we extend to the bcreaved family of
our sister our heartfelt sympathics and conso-
lations.
Resolred That the members Of this Grange
wear the usual badge Of mourning. That a
copy of these resolutions be delivered to the
family, and also copy to all papers friendly
to our Order for publication.
= III. Il LOVE-. g; Eo''f", Com.
HAssELrINE Massey
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20

--Bencvolence Is one Of the noblest attri-
butes that is possessed by man. The literal
meaning of the word is good will. Think Of
II good willed person. one who Is kind to eve
ry one and whose hand Is ever open to ease
the woe, and stay the tide of want that Is
surging around him. Watch the face of the
benevolent man, and look down into his eyes
and see if you do not discover the presence
of an indescribable happiness. The features
are ever habited in smiles, and the eyes speak
Of heavenly tranquility existent In the
mind. Kindness is the child of benevolence,
and Is its spontaneous ontgrowth. Who ever
heard of a good.willed person who was not
kind, who did not have smile or word of
cheer for every one? 1t is pleasurablc to be
IN such persons secicty. The atmosphere
about them seems light and easy to breathe.
Society is better for their presence, and hui
manity Is noblcr because Of its contact with
them. But we must make no mistake rs to
the nature of beneyolence. The mere mat
ter of giving Of our goods to feed the poor
or of our means to clothe them, does not al
ways constitute benevolencc. Some persons
give to these objects to render tLcmscl, cs
popular; others with the hope of increasing
their business. Now, any one who is actua-
ted by spirit of setishncss. is not n bcncvo-
lent person, because a feeling Of GOODWILL
was not the prime cause which led to the
performance of the act. If the aims that we
give, and the assistance Of any Kind which
we may render, are prompted by our love for
our suffering fellow beings. then We have r,s-
en- far above any s"rdid or interested influcn-
ces, and are truly benevolent. 1t were bet
ter we never gave of our means to feed and
aid the poor, tian that we should do so under
the prompiings Of self-intercst. Again, be-
neyolence Is not measured by the amount Civ
en- so much AS by the ability OF the givcr and
the motive prompting the gift. The rich man
who places his name to a paper with $4,000
written opposite to It, does nothing In COM
parison with the humble and unobtrusive la
borer, who, quietly and without ostentation,
sends, without even his name, $l,0O of his
hard earned wages to some poor family who
is suffering. On the great judgment day,
when the books are open, that act OF that
poor man will be written in letters of gold
The suffering In our county affords everyone
Of us an ample opportunity to be benevolent
in the highest, holiest, noblest and strictest
sense Of the term. II you are not able to
contribute largely, do what you can, but let
1t be done through the influence of proper
motives. Private charity Is balm to the
soul. while that which is trump,cd abroad
and Is performed fer the commentator of
the world, brings shadowy JOY which is un-
real. unsubstantial and leaves the heart more
more empty than ever.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20
TUESDAY,. APRIL 20, 1875.

Gov JANIS T.. ESGLIsIi. Of Connecticut ac-
companied by his vile aud son. arrived yes
ter,lay. to make a short stay in the city. Gov.
English called on Gov. Garland, and the two
haluuite an agreeable interview. Gov En-
yItsh expressed himself greatly pleased with
the southern country, and entertained the
highest hopes of its future. IL will be re
nen,tere,l that GOV. English made che first
fight, after the war; for the constitutional
rights Of the people. In his state. and was
elected over fearful odds. Ia the New York
convention of ISIS the Connecticut delegates
on the first balloting voted for him rs their
choice for the presidential nomination. He
Is an accomplished gentleman, aud deserved
ly popular wherever Known 3dsGtte.
The Gazette does not state the
vote of Gov. English in the New York
convention quite correctly In that con
vention (of which we, by the way, were
a membcr) Arkansas, being the second
state called, cast her first vote for Gov.
James +. English, Tor the Presidential
nominee. 1t would please us much to
have ex Coy. English visit Western Ar
kansas, in making his round Of the
state.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20
DIE D..

FOSTER--Tn Van Buren,. Ark. April ii.
1915 ELLA. wife of Thomas - Foster, and
daughter Of 5. G. Bryant aged 81 years.
Mrs. Foster was sick but short time, yet
her sufIerings were very intense, She bore
them with Christian fortitude, and when
death camorcd for admittance, she passed
away like one who merely sleeps. She was
an exemplary member OF the Presbyterian
Church. for number OF years and her faith
sustained her to the end.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20
M A r r I e D

BREEN--BOWEN--In Fort Smith. on the
morning OF the 18th inst. at the Catholic
Church. by Rev Lawrence Smyth. Mr.. WILL
IAN BREEN and Miss MAGGIE BOWEN, all Of
this city.
Those who remember Billy as an oldtime
inhabitant of our town, will join with us in
wishing him all the happiness that 1t Is pos
sible to concentrate In lifetime.
MERGENTHEIM-AtF Fort Smith
on Sunday evening. the 18th lust. by Mayor
Brooks. Mr. HERMAN BAER and Miss LOUISA
MERGENTHEIM.
Little Baer" will be remembered by all
our citizens and everybody will but echo our
sentiments when we say may the cares Of the
world bear lightly upon him; and may the
two BAERs be happy.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20
1776-l876.
OFFICE OF
OiFICE OF
STATE CENTENNIAL COMMISSION,
Little Roct priI ID 1879

STATE CENTENNIAL CoMMIssIoN,}
Little Rock, April II. 1875.
The State Commissioners, with a view
of securing prompt and active co-opera-
tion from their fellow citizens, have Sc
lected as State Advisory Board the fol-
lowing gentlemen:
From the City of Little Rock-H l..
Fletcher, chairman j. NJ, Pomeroy, sec
re,ary; Gordon N. Peay, Patrick Raleigh,
Henry Page, James II. Barton, j. T.
Trezevant jr., A. III. Sewer, j. W. Beid.
lcman, Fred. Kramer, Charles p. Red
mond. DR.. f V. DEUEL., DR.. A. L. Brey.
sacher, John G Price, Logan Ii. Roots,
G. =. c. Rumbough, DR.. l. Augspath,
VIM. f Woodruff, jr., Philip Pfeifer, S.
L. Griffith, N. S Howe.
M l.. Bell, DR.. j. NJ, Holcomb, Pine
Bluff.
DR. f T. Dale, Texarkana.
David Walker, jr., Bentonville.
Dr. VIM. Lawrence, Batesville.
Rev. VIM. G. Stout, Lewsbure.
Gen. ID. Ii. Reynolds, Lake Village.
Dr. j. A. DibreIl, Van Buren,.
Dr. f. Il. DuVal, Wm. Fishback, Fort
Smith.
j. E. Bennett, DR.. d. A Linthicum,
Helena.
w. H Howes, Forrest City.
DR.. Bragg, Camden.
DR. w. p. Hart, Washington.
W. ID. Nicely, Arkadelphia.
DR. j. N. Owens, Monticello.
Jordan + Cravens, Carksville.
In addition to the gentlemen above
named all State Tlcers are ex.oiIlcio
members of the State Advisory Board
The board will organize at once and
proceed to the appointment of County
Boards throughout the State, with the
clerk o! each County as secretary there
of. 1t is imperatively necessary that
steps be at once taken looking to n well
organized and equipped State organza.
ton, with County branches extending
throughout the entire State, so that the
main portion Of our work will be accom-
plishcd before Abe close of the present
year Arkansas will e afforded an equal
opportunity with the most highly favored
of her sister States to display before the
world those rich treasures which have
heretofore been known only under the
rather vague designation of undevel.
oped resources.
If we neglect to improve this golden
opportunity we can blame only ourselves
if, hereafter, we find ourselves as q State
and a people unknown to the outside
world, or known only through the mis-
understanding and misrepresentation un-
der which we have to great extent suf'
fered heretofore.
GEO. w. LAWRENCE,
GEO. + DODGE,
Centennial Commissioners for Ark.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20
OEO. w. LAWRENCE,
GEO. f DODGE,
Centennial Commissioners for Ark.

A GREC,AN LEGEYp,-When Bacchus
was boy he journeyed through Hellas
to go to Naxia and, as the way was very
long, he grew tired, and sat down upon
stone to rest. AS he sat there, with
his eyes upon the ground, he saw little
plant spring up between his feet, and he
was 50 much pleased with it that he de.
termined to take it with him and plant it
in Naxia. He took it up and carried it
away with him; but, as the sun was very
hot, he feared it might wither before he
reached his destination. He found a
birds skeleton, into which he thrust it,
and went on. But in his hand the plant
sprouted so fast that it started out of the
bones above and below This gave him
fresh fear of its withering, and he cast
about for Il remedy. He found lions
bone, which was thicker than the birds
skeleton, and he stuck the skeleton, with
the plant in it, into the bone of the lion.
Ere long, however, the plant grew out of
the lion bone likewise. Then he found
the bone of a. ass, larger still than that
ofthc lion; SO he put it into the ass bsne'
and thus he made his way to Naxla.
When about to set the plant he found
that the roots had entwined themselves
around the bird skeleton and the lions
bone and the ass bone and, as he could
not take it ont without damaging the
roots, he planted it as it was 1t came
up speedily and bore, to his great joy,
the most delicious grapes. from which he
made the first wine and gave it to men to
drink. But behold miracle When
mel first drank of it they sang like birds;
next. after drinking little more, they
became vigorous and gallant like lions;
but, when they drank more still, they be.
gan to behave like asses.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20

Judgement is necessary and highly
commendable virtue. Learning wit and in
telligcnce are Invaluable to their possessor,
but he must have judgment to enable him to
bring these properties into requistion. The
persons who lack this quality. are forever in
trouble They allow their impulses to carry
them beyond the limits of prudence and dis
cretion. because their judgment was not cor
rect In the matter. We all to more or less
degree. are doing things that leave nothing
behind bit unpleasant memories and all be-
cause we did not exercise that Judgment
which.wond prevent the performance of the
act. If we world be successful in business
we must not only possess but exercise judy.
mcut.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20

Mr.. Lewis johnson, just returned from
Ozark, reports freight trains running to with
in four miles of that place. lie says no work
Is being done, however, on the four miles ex-
tension. 1t is not unlikely, that the whole
contract to this place will be let soon. The
circuit court was in session, there, and Pros
ecuting Attorney Bycrs had been unusually
successful in convicting criminals. Hon.
Gran. Wilcox was elected special judge to
try cases in which Judge Mansfield had
heretofore appeared.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20

Brightly breaks the morning of new
era in the annals of medicine. Alcohol Will
soon be banishcd from the list of remedies,
and known Only as a poison. DR.. J. Walkers
California Vinegar Bitters. composed entire
ly of wholesome botanic extracts and juices,
are everywhere superseding the fiery astrin-
gents which no man ever yet took without
bitterly repcnting their credulity. There Is
no disease, acute or chronic. in which the
new tonic. may not be administered with be-
neticial effect
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20

We are called upon, this morning, to
chronicle one Of the most painful events that
has ever occurred in our town. Mrs. Ilodg-
es, while cooking. last evening. accidentally
caught her clothing oiSIre. and was immedi-
ately cnvcloped in flames, and before they
could be eXtinguished, she was irightfully
burned. She is suffering intensely, and fears
arc entertained for the result.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20

domestic sauce is kept in family
jars.
When .hey make an oystcr.bed, do
they mike sea weed mattress.
A proper sccresy is the only myste-
ry Of able men; mystery is the only Sc
cresy of weak and cunning ones.
--Fonr lion cubs were recently born
in Philadelphis, two surviving.
A quiet conscience sleeps in thun-
der.
Better go around than fall into a
ditch.
Better go alone than in bad com.
pany.
An hour in the morning is worth
two in the afternoon.
The Van Buren press., 1875-04-20

The undersigned, a part of the Executive
committee, appointed at the meeting OF citi-
zens. held at the Court House in Van Buren,
on Saturday, the 18th inst. take this method
of informing the public what they conceive
to be the duties expected Of them. They VIII
act only under the written instructions of
the subcommittee, in the expenditure of
such sums as may be put In their hands for
that purpose, and will not assume the res
possibility of deciding who are. and who are
not, proper objects Of relief They will not
assume any debts or be responsible tor any
beyond the amount of means placed in their
hands.
They take the ground that this movement
is humane one, designed to relieve the pres
sing, and immediate wants of those who are
unable to obtain food by labor, and is not in
tended to enable men TO run their farms.
They conceive that any other mode of action
on their part. would have n demoralizing cf
feet on the community at large.
D. G. WnLIAMs,)
G.. +. HARVEY, : Committee.
NJ. LYNCH,
Van Buren, April Eth.