Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-03-15

DIED-On Dukes Prairie, on Fri
day last, the Sth inst, Of inflamma-
ton Of tie lungs, Mrs. Elizabeth Rich
aids, wife Of John Richards, late Of
this city, III the 59th year Of her age.
The reformers Of Platteyille held a
mass meeting on Wednesday last
and nominated Il no-license ticket for
village officers, which they elected by
a good majority.
The annual meeting Of tile stock
holders of the Lone Rock, DodgevIle
x Freeport railroad company will be
held at the Secretary's Office III the
village Of Dodgeville, April 10th, 1878.
Some sharpers have been troubling
the banks Of Apple River, Platteyille,
and other places. They drew consid-
money on drafts which turned out to
be bogus. We understand that they
were caught 1T Platteyille and made
To refund the money obtained there.
Bircly IL Son are agents for the
Howe Sewing Mainline, the advertise
ncnt Of which is printed IN the Dem
ocrat. IL IL one Of tile very best ma
chimes in the market.
Some very beautiful signs have been
painted recently by Mr.. j. T., IIankins.
Tie signs III front Of Gundry q Gray's
Store, over the city bank, over Tuay
Brothers store, and over the entrance
to Masonic Hall, were painted by him.
We think our readers have no good
reason to complain of lack Of legis-
latiye news. a full report Of all
dongs III the legislature is printed
on the fourth page, and al excellent
letter from the Capital is also pub
liShcd
Thc Wheatland CGal,) Rccordcreolncs
To as this week containing notice Of
the marriage Of Mr.. Byron Lany0n,
formerly Of this city, to Miss Sarah
Wilson, young lady Of Oakland, Cal.
The Recorder speaks highly Of Byron
and his bride and, like The Democrat,
wishes them the greatest happiness.
A young man hitched his horse on
Main street, ut GAINESVILLE, Saturday,
Willie went to take Il music lesson.
During Lis absence i tramp came
along, coolly mounted the beast, and
rode away. The horse has not yet been
found, but the authorities are OH track
Of the thief. and the steed.
PROMPT ADJUsTMENr.-0 Sunday
morning last i fire broke out in the
dwelling house owned by Mrs. Nan
colas, near tho Public Square III the
FIRST Ward Of this city. The build
ing vi, dtInaSrd " tlle amount Of
about 800, which loss was promptly
paid on Monday morning by Mr., X. ID.
Pnlford. The building was insured
IN the Phoenix Company. for which
Mr.. Pnford is agent.
Ellwood Brothers. propriotors OF the
Dodgryllc Nursery, make their an
nual announcement in to-day's paper.
These gentlemen are SO we'll known
hefcahouts that they need no recom-
mendation from us. They are known
rs honorable and upright business
men. Their trees, plants and vines
ARE Of sncA hardy varieties rs long ex-
perianee has proven Il 10 best suited
10 this climate.
The Grand lodge Of Free Masons Of
England. Lord Gain.rvoa presiding.
unanimously passed resolution re-
fusing t. recognize ~ il Free Mason
ans person initiated il, il lodge whore
the belief III God Is denied ~ ignored.
This retnrs 10 tile Grand Circuit az
France. which recently eliminated the
article eNpressidg the belief III God
from its ritual.
Geo. Ill. Francis, District Deputy
for Wisconsin,. Will institute i lodge
Of the Temple Of Honor, III this city,
OH Thursday evening next. a larse
number Of our citizens have signed
the application for charter, and ii is
expected that lodge of about one
hundred charter members will DO or
gani1ed here.
For Ways that arc dark and tricks
that are vain. Madison Is becoming