Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-01-04

Those who have seen it pronounce
Toay's new block on High Street, to be
one Of the finest buildings ever erect
ed In Southwestern Wisconsin. The
building Is being finished in the most
elaborate manner throughout, the in
torior being exceptional. This valu-
able addition to our city is the work
Of Penberthy & Tucker.
The Anti Morphean who happened
to have his ears on the alert, and in
fact all people who don't sleep very
sound, would, II they had been in this
vicinity on the night Of Dec, Slst, have
experienced series Of vibrations on
the drums Of their ears, about high
midnight. 1t was caused by all the
bells In town, and also a number of
canons, and no end to small arms,
sending forth the tidings of the birth
OF new year.
One of the most pleasant entertain
ments Of the season was that given on
New Years evening, by Mr.. and Mrs.
q. w. Cobb, to the mechanics who had
just finished their elegant new house.
Supper was served in the beautiful
dining room, after which the boys re-
tired to the parlor and amused them
selves with vocal and instrumental
music. Toasts were given by those
present, and we're responded to by Mr.
and Mrs. Cobb. The boys all say it was
one Of the most pleasant evenings
they ever enjoyed.
The New York World" the pros
pectus Of which most admirable news
paper we publish, is one of the great
est achievements Of modern times. So
wonderful and complete are its means
Of information that each issue is a
transcription of the days history-the
worlds doings are focused upon the
printed pages OF the "World."
Ability and energy characterize every
line Of the publication. The English
language has only waited for this ex-
ceptional newspaper to set forth its
capabilities. Hence no one who does
not read the "World" can consider
himself well-informed or andued with
u spirit able TO understand the civili-
cation of this nineteenth century,
A recent Improvement to Mineral
Point not heretofore noticed in the
Democrat is the work done on the
residence of Mr.. Geo. w. Cobb, Super
intendent of the Mineral Point X. X.
The work was commenced in July last
by Charles 81 Wasley, under the direc-
ton Of Mr.. John Wesleyan was com
plotted ON the eve of the new year The
building is of the gothic style of archi-
lecture, two and one half stories high.
with circular windows in gable. The
outside Of the building is not entirely
finished, but next season will be fitted
up with porches and buttresses, which
are now being prepared for it. The
inside work of the building-the par
Tor, dining-rooms, bedrooms, halls,
ETC. is highly finished in oil, and is n
marvel of neatness and good taste
The rooms are furnished with the
Queen Ann" style of furniture and
tho doors covered with the richest
carpet. A sort of harmony--or rather
IN eternal fitness of things seems to
prcvade the whole, and presents II
very pleasing NJ well rs beautiful
appearance. The design and entire
work Of the building was gotten up in
this city, and the excellent manner III
which they were executed speaks
loudly in praise of the skill of the work
men. The painting was done in a
very creditable manner by Stephen
Thomas. Altogether the building is
the best Of its kind in this section of
the country.