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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

DISEASES heretofore incurable,
such rs Blight's disease, Diabetes,
Dropsy, Paralysis, Catarrh. Calculus,
Gravel, Gout, Rheumatism, Dyspep-
sia, Piles, and those Of the Heart,
Blood. Liver, Skin, Kidneys. b nd-
der, PROSTATE Gland, Premature De-
bility, Nervous Exhaust, n, Lost
Vitality, in Manhood, arc all cured
by the use OF from two to six bottles
OF DR.. Howe's Arabian Tonic Blood
Purifier. Sold by John IL. Vivian,
NJ d., Druggist, Sole Agent for
Mineral Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

OWNERS of Stock horses are in
vited to call at the TRIBUNE Office
and see our plates before ordering
their posters for the season of 1871.
AT considerable expense we have
prepared ourselves to do this class
of printing SO as to closely represent
different breeds. Posters showing
the different cuts in our stock will be
issued soon, and placed in the public
places of the county. See them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

THE Chronicle Informs Us that a
fellow calling himself Bremen spent
few days last week with mine host,
Richard Rogers, at Do'lgeville, and
left early one morning, forgetting to
pay his bill, and ever since his de-
parture Wm Northey is minus a
gold watch and chain worth Sl50,
and other things that should be
about the hotel are missing.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

DISTRESSED HIGHLAND The fol-
lowing letters, which appeared in
last weeks Dodgeville Chronicle. are
of sufficient interest to justify re-
production in our columns:
HIGHLAND, Feb. 9th, 1877
0. G. SMITH, EsQ.-Dear Sir -
Yours Of the 7tb inst, informing me
of q pubic meeting of the citizens
of Dodgeville, and the action Of the
same in reference to reported cases
OF destitu ion in this village, is at
hand
Ia reply, am proud to say that
since the small poy epidemic came
among us, | have not known Of n
patient, not to say tamily.s that SUI
tered in the least for tin acceSsttrie'
or even the delicaces of life In
fact, the supply of all needed com
moditles far exceeded the demand,
In few families, where all were
taken down at once, domestic at
tendants were quickly supplied by
re atlves or by pc sons appointed by
the Village Board.
ALI possible medical aid was given
by DR.. Eagan. All our business
men, and in feet our citizens gener-
ally, We'd with each other to See that
this dreadful scourga dropped as
lightly as possible upon the afflicted.
There are several cases of small
poX here still, but | am happy to
state that nole Of them are likely
to prove fatal. None are IN soont.
Thanking you and your philan-
thropic citizens for vour charitable
consideration and kind offers to the
needy, pray the Lord may ever
guard the fair village of Dodgeville
from small pox.
Mos. Respectfully Yours,
STEHHEN TRANT.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

JOHN HARKER, for q number of
years a farmer of this locality, has
bought out his brother, who was in
the merchantile business at Leadville,
Lafayette County. Mr.. Harker ex-
pressed an unwillingness to leave
Mineral Point, but owing to disahil-
ity and other adverse circumstances,
was obliged to quit farming and
seek other employment. May he
prosper.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

A GIRL not fifty miles from here,
who can neither write grammat-
ical sentence nor add smdJ col
umn of figures, was heard to remark
with her nose shifting the air, to this
effect "When l have an escort, he
must be one of whom | am not
ashamed in any society" Being un,
qualified to choose for herself, who
will take the responsibility!
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21
"A CORRESPONDENT.

WE learn from the Darlington Re-
pa6tfcanthat a young mother of that
village, fearing that the dangerous
diseases that are now prevalent
throughout the country might at
tack her innocent two-year-old, pur-
chased small quantity Of chloride
Of lime from one of the drug stores
few days ago. Being ignorant Of
the right manner of using it, she
foolishly tied it up in n bag, and
fastened it around the child s neck.
In short time the lime became wet,
thereby causing it to slack, and the
child was burned 50 severely on the
chest that the services of one of the
village physicians was necessary to
save 1t from premature grave.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21
LOc0l Intelligence.

,s4 pnsi,cSs Notices in local columns,
,eaard. and ia same type as locai news, wa
-. charged for al he rate OF 10 cents per line
asch Insertion. No hlenc.s notice published
In tbi, department, first issue, fGr less than
80 cents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

DEATHs.-Since the TRIBUNE's ap-
pearance last week, Mr. Robert
Quick, one of the most esteemed
farmers of the town of Mineral
Point, has departed for the shining
shore" Also, Mrs. Wheeler, relic
Of the late Samuel Wheeler, one OF
the oldest residents of our city.
Likewise, Phebe Davis, promising
girl of about ID years. The latter
was the latest victim OF scarlet fever
in our city, up to yesterday, when,
we are panied to learn, Mrs.
Strachan's little Nettie, aged about
six years, was counted among the
angels.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

DEPUTY SHERIFF HEALEY lately
secured one Oscar Kirkpatrick, who
has been wanted for some time to
explain little transaction in clover
seed in 1915, to which he was sup
supposed to have been party.
Oscar now boards with Tom Ken
nedy at Dodgeville, awaiting the
sitting of the Circuit Court next
spring.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

POPULAR LECTURE CoURSE.-Ow-
ing to variety of hindering cir
cumstances it has been deemed ad
visable not to hold the contemplated
meeting this "Wednesday evening
The exercises were all prepared,
and if desired may be given at some
future date.
Prof McGregor, of Platteville, has
written that he will be here on We'd
nesday, the 7th of March next The
subject which this well posted and
rising educator has chosen is: Burns
the man as seen in his poetry"
The works of Burns will be quoted
from largely in order to show the
sources of his popularity, his human
sympathy, his patriotism, benevo-
lence, charity, and hatred of sham
and hypocricy.
The place of meeting will be an
nouncei in due season.
Con- POP. Lee. COURSE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

by Chan berlin, in an oil photo.
THE revival work in the NJ E
Church still goes on, with good
effect
Z. +. OSBORNE bas been appoint
cd Postmaster at Darlington. Vice
Sudduth, resigned.
WE are well informed that cer-
tain young Miss OF our city received
no less than 35 or a. valentines last
week.
WM +. CARTER, Esq, has been
appoiute one of the Regents of the
University of Wisconsin, by Gov
egnJr Ludington.
TIE Grant County papers compli-
ment Judge Cothren's running of
the term of court just closed at
Lancaster.
ANOTHER new supply of fine type
has inst been received at this office
Come this way with your job work
satisfaction guaranteed.
A CHANGE has been made in the
Postotlice at Belmont, VIM A. Gar
den retiring and Dick Brown sue
ceeding him to the Postmastership.
THE neatly designed and well lex-
ecuted work of Dayey & Weiden-
feller on their paint shop windows,
has caused many to comment flat
teringly.
FoR bargain attend the auction
Of Richard Odgers tomorrow, two
and a half miles east of this city.
There will be very large amount
Of good stock and produce on sale.
KID GLOVES CLEANED - Mrs Scott
Davey has acquired the art Of clean
ing soied kid gloves, and making
them appear as nice as new. Orders
solicited and satisfaction guarauteed.
"CAp FERG," of the Eoscobel Dial,
has bought safe, and now wants
delinquent subscribers to ante up,
that he may deposit in said safe
something besides old boots, paper
collars and a backing brush.
lT didn't suit the purpose of the
Democrdt to quote that part of Matt
Carpenters speech wherein he said
that he regarded the election of
Iilden as the greatest calamity that
could befall the country, except the
seating of his opponent by fraud"
We owe our worthy representa-
tive in Congress, Hon. Ii S. Magoon,
thanks for valuable public docu-
ments and our better half wishes
to make acknowledgements through
the tribune of the receipt of va
riety of choice flower seeds, frt IN
the same source.
CANNOT our city rulers adopt
some plan to prevent the boys and
girls from running their hoops on
hight street? The mud coated hoop
often colides with lady pedestrians,
ana probably one who is out with a
new garment on exhibition; besides
spirited horses become frighted and
are liable to run away.
BCRGLARIoUs. = On Wednesday
night Of last week Stark's barber
S-ep was entered 10y some one hav-
lDg DO right therein, and money. to
'he amount of Sl5 or SIG taken, be-
SIats cigars, razors, shears and other
'lAnSs, in all about s25. On Friday
night Rawlings store, on corner
Li.Sa aud Chestnut streets, was a lso
'H!led upon, and candies, cigars and
',aer goods appropriated, with q
''| a.ckIes aud coppers that chanc-
81 = be IN the cash drawer. TIE
work was evidently that of boys.
80 trace of them is yet discovered.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

WHERE can | get the best pr.ice
for my Butter, Turkeys, Chickeas,
&c. Z AT Ii. II Osborncs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

Tom LAIRD, of Wingville, says in
the Gelena Gazette, that a narrow
guage railroad between Montfort and
Platteville, would earn $500 per day
for 313 DAYS per year, making to
tai of Sl56,500 annual earnings
sufficient to build, equip and operate
the road. If those expected to put
their money into the enterprise can
be convinced that Toms figures are
reliable, the road viii be built soon.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21
MI a fkR 7 Il ID.

POAD-TkELOAR -On Saturday, Sen, 10Th
a, HE residence Of Nj Wm. Nn,, ny Rev.
g w. l.. Brown, Mr.. John Puno aud Miss
Elizabeth Trciuar. All Oi Lin deo
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

THE popular Richardson boots and
shoes can he had at Sherwood a.
Berg's City Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21
III. Billings /:

FIRE PROOF safe for sale at bar
gain. Apply to Brely d Son, jew
e.ers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 81 1871

THAT the public may know that
Mineral Point is not lacking in
henevolence, we feel it our duty to
state that, on hearing the reports Of
destitution at Highland, our Mayor,
VanDusen, protfcred on behalf of
our people, to extend aid of any
character that might be needed.
Further, Calvert Speusley, Chairman
of the County Board, consulted with
such members as were accessible,
and with their sanction, ordered a
load of Flour to be sent to the dis
tressed village, and deposited with
Charles Olherking, Nsq., with in
structions to him to sell it to such as
were able to buy, and gioe it to such as
needed and were unable to purchase
at the same time giving assurance
that whatever further assistance was
required would be promptly extend
ed on receipt of notice
The Hour sent out was returned,
and letter received from Mr.. Oaler-
king and others state that the re-
ports of destitution are incorrect,
which all will be glad to learn. The
facts concerning the proffered aid
did not come to our knowledge in
time to allow publication of letter.
relating thereto in this issue, much
to our regret.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

BOUND TO GET Our OF TuIs.-As
| am determined to close out busi-
ness iu Mineral Point Ivy April lst,
next, all parties Indebted are ex-
pected to settle up by that date,
without fail. WM. REEVES.
Feb. 30, 1877 It'd
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

HARD Up and want to sell n mol
set of bobs for wood For further
information please call on
w. II. CoTTERELL, Paintar,
Shop rear u. S Hotel. 7w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

COUNTY JUDGE.-As the people Of
Iowa county will be called upon to
elect a county Judge in April, is it
not time to begin discussing the mat
ter. The custom hitherto has been to
hold conventions and nominate can
didates, and doubtless the same
course will now be pursued, for
which there is none to much time.
We understand there are several
worthy and competent gentlemen
willing to probate wills and settle
dead mems accounts.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

INSTALLATIONS The Cross Plains
Grange, No. 347, held its regular
meeting at the house of Mrs Culver,
on Saturday, the 18th of February.
The following persons were installed
as officers BY Worthy Past Master
/. G. Comfort, assisted by Bro. John
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21
A RATHER ludicrous incident OF

A RATHER ludicrous incident oc-
CURED on railroad not a thousand
miles from Plattevile one morning
last week. The train, consisting of
an engine and passenger coach, left
the depot before daylight and in
passing cut of the yard only q couple
of hundred yards from the depot, a
coupling pin broke, leaving the pas
senger car standing on the track
and the engine pr oceeded some four
miles before the engineer discovered
that he had lost his entire load He
returned with all possible speed,
and then those that happened to bs
on the train say that they did some
of the fastest travelling that has
been done on that. road for many a
day Witness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

INSTALLATION OF PATRONS OF
HusBANDRY.- The following named
persons were recently installed as
oiiicers of Washington Grange No.
70, p. of H.:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

GOLD in New York, Monday after
noon, was quoted Mt 81 81.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-02-21

For SALE, good secondhand
buggy. Inquire at this office. IT
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
Uniforms.

A mail agent sends us postal card
asking the following questions concerning
the order requiring them to wear uniforms:
Can such an order be enforced without
the act of congress2 Could not the gov
eminent adopt badge to be worn awhile
on duty that could be turned over to our
success0rs-saviDg expense of uniform
which is great and of no benefit to service.
In answer to these questions it will
probably occur to the mail agents that they
are only secure 10 their situations during
the good pleasure of those making the
order, which, would seem to be more
potent in the enforcement of the order
than any act of congress, unless one of the
leading plaDks in the new workingmen's
party-that a law shall be passed securing
skilled labor in their situations shall be
acted upon, and be applied to government
officers equally with owners of factories
mills and other private corporations
It is quite probable that badge might
be adopted which would answer that pur-
pose for which the order was made. Il
SO, it would doubtless prevent some hard
ship to those who need their whole SALARY
for the support of their families.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
House Breaking

Thieves entered the house of Mr.. VIM.
Renwick. in East Davenport, night before
last, and had gotten as far only as the
kitchen when the dog set up startled
howl, awakening the family and soaring
the intruders away. They got only a
piece of dried fish for all their pains. A
watchful dog and well locked doors and
windows are articles that should Re in
every well regulated family these trou-
blous times.
The residence of Mr.. John Forrest, in
East Davenport, was also attacked by
nocturnal marauders on Wednesday night,
They gained access to rear cellar by re.
moving the sash of window, but could
get no further into the house, the doors
all being securely bolted and barred
They stole nothing, and had but theil
labor for their pains.
Thieves broke into the kitchen of Mr.
r. S. Prices residence, in East Daven
port, Wednesday night, and stole the
thanksgiving turkey. There were Other
articles handy, such as silver spoons, knive,
and forks, and eatables, but nothing beside
the turkey was taken. The impression
gains ground in East Davenport that tn,
petty burglaries that have been going OF
there lately are all perpetrated by parties
living in that neighborhood, and efforts
will he made to at once suppress the evil
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

The fair in Darts hall, given by the
members Of st. Mary's church, closed last
evening. The fair has been quite sue
cessful one, aud will clear about 5000 fol
the church. The fremen's trumpet was
won by the Wide Awake hose Core
ceiving 400 votes to the Neptune 4; Third
ward, $40; Fourth ward, 273, and the
Phoenix %. The handsome buggy pre-
sented by B. Streckfus was won by Chas
Scharb. 2S9 being the lucky number
Chris EihI held No. 60 and drew a fn,
clock. The lantern, for the the most pop
ular freight conductor, was Withdrawn
there being no interest taken in the matte
by the friends of the various candidates
After II o'clock, dancing followed until al
early hour this morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
Wendall Phiilins.

This gentleman needs no introduction to
the American people. His name is woven
into the political history of the country.
He may 10 fact be called the Tyrt@us of
the anti slavery cause In America. Since
the settlement of this question he bas
almost found his occupation gone. But
still the ladies of the Davenport library
association consider him one of the best en-.
gagements of their lecture course. He
speaks at the Opera House in Davenport,
on Wednesday evening, Dec. 5. Subject
Charles Sumner" As an associate anG
co-laborer of Mr.. Sumner, born in Boston
and educated there when political and re-
ligious hatreds had swing hardly excelleC
in France, Wendell Phillips is probably
the best man living to interest an audienc'
upon this subject and to instruct them con
corning the part the dead statesman tool
in American politics.
Out of respect to Mr.. Phillips recep.
ton will be given him in the Burtis Hous,
parlors at o'clock on the evening of th,
5th. His friends and acquaintance il
this city, as well as our professional mel
are invited to be present.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
RELIGIOUS.

The usual services at the Christian
Chapel to morrow at l0:45 A. NJ. aud 7 P,
NJ. Preaching by the pastor, Robert Z.
Swartz. Subject for evening discourse
Individual Agency in Salvation. {" A
cordial invitation extended to all.
Central Presbyterian, Rev. j. r. Find
ley. pastor, will preach at l0:45 A. NJ. and
.7P.M. Sermon in the evening to young
men. The young especially are invited to
attend. FL
Broadway Presbyterian church. Ser
vices AZ lO:45 A. NJ. bv the pastor. AT
Z 80 P. NJ. Mr.. Jacob Kissel, the reformed
blacksmith. who has recently delivered
two lectures on temperance in the city, will
deliver a temperance lecture. This is &c
be the first of a series of gospel temper
auce meetings to be held each night at the
Broadway church. The public are mos
cordially invited-especially all interested
10 temperance reform.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
Ben stemple in Trouble.

The notorious Ben Stemple is now 10
Jail in Washington, Iowa, awaiting trial for
attempted burglary. He stated to the
states attorney there that he was de.
tective, and had frequently worked up
Jobs for Marshal Halves. The states
attorney wanted to know Stemple's repu-
tation here for truthfuIness and honesty.
A copy Of THE ARGUS ofSept. 18th was
accordingly sent to him, in which is given
full account Of Stemple's Infamous con-
duct 10 regard to the supposed burg
larizing of Ennis Il Devinney's grocery
store at Hillsdale, in which Stemple at
tempted to swear two innocent men
Dick hill and Jacob Snyder-into the
penitentiary 1t is to be hoped that
Stemple will be sent to the penitentiary-
and thus rid the community of desperate
and INSCRIPTIONS character.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
PARENTS

Delays are dangerous. The lives of our
little ones are dear to us, and 1t is the
wish and hope TO see them lock bright.
and cheerful and happy.
We advise you not to give them any
of the dangerous worm syrups or liquids
of any kind or name. They are not ouy
bad to use and really dangerous TO take;
but the stomach often rejects them and
are used with peril to those little ones
who look to us for care and protec-
ton. Van Deusen's Worm CONNECTIONS
are pure white and are made from the
purest vegetable medicines. They are
the only safe and sure worm medicine
ever discovered. They have become a
household remedy, and are now s5Id in
every store.
Van Deusen's CONNECTIONS
Are sure protection
They bring TO terms
Intestine Worms,
Cures every child.
Are tasteless, mild.
Your pets may live,
Ii them yon give.
Ask for Van Deusen's Worm Confec-
tons. Merchants can get them at whole
sale Drug Stores.
VAN DEUSEN BROTHERS,
KINGSTON, Ulster Co., NY.
~ Price Is cents box. -ga
Sold at every store
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01

A SURE THINe.-Dr. Hunters Specific
and Injection No. l are warranted to cure
the Gonnerhma. elect, Chordee, Structures.
disease of the kidneys, bladder and
urinary organs OF males and females.
DIR. Hunters Specific No. is q sure
remedy for the Spermatorrhea, Seminal
weakness, nightly emissions, the loss of
power. caused by self abuse or excessive
indulgence. Price of DR.. Hunters Specific.
81 per bottle; Injection, 81 per bottle.
Sent everywhere BY express. DIR. j.
Dinsbeer, sole proprietor. No SOB. North
Seventh street, St. Louis, Mo. Send two
stamps for treatise. Cure guarapteed OF
money refunded. Or. Dinsbeer will treat
all chronic diseases, and furnish medicines
for less money than any other physician n
ST. Louis. Write or call. For sale By Al
druggists, It's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1877-12-01
How 1t Takes.

The appointment of Hon, John B.
Hawley as assistant secretary of the treas
ury seems to be very gratifying to a ma
jority of the republicans in this locality, as
well as very satisfactory to quite a number
of republican papers in the state. In this
city and in Moline this feeling is not
confined alone to republicans, but is shared
10 by many democrats, who. while they
oppose Mr.. Hawley politically, are pleased
to congratulate him upon his distinction
and the consideration shown to this locality
by his appointment
To give expression to some such senti-
ment as this probably large number of
citizens from this city and Moline will call
upon Mr.. Hawley at his residence, this
evening, as, IN accordance with the request
of Secretary Sherman, he leaves for Wash
ington on Monday. Before taking up a
permanent residence in Washington he
goes there to enter upon his duties, tc
familiarize himself with them, and vii
then return and close up his bushes In this
city.
There is no doubt but that Mr.. Hawley'i
business is financially better than the ofic'
he accepts, but under the circumstances o
his retirement from public life, SO vel
understood in this city, he is doubles
Justified in accepting It. The gathering a
Mr.. Hawley's residence this evening i
understood to be free from all politiCa
significance