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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
HOLIDAY D0INGS.
CHRISTMAS TREES

The Nj. +. Church folk will have
their Christmas Tree in the lower au-
dieuce room Of the church on Christ
mas Eve. Preparations are being
made to insure a good time TO all who
attend.
The usual Christmas Eve, services
will be held in Trinity EpiseopaD
Church on Tuesday evening next. The
occasion will he made more enterest-
ing than ever before
The Primitive MethodiSts will, rs
usual, have their Christmas Tree in
their Church on Christmas Eve, and
will make the event happy and
pleasurable one.
The Preshyterims hold services
with Christmas Tree III their Church
Christmas Eve Every effort possible
is being made to secure Il pleasant
time.
FESTIVALS AND PARTIES.
The members Of st. Paul's Qrish)
Catholic Church will give their mnu-
al Festival and Ball in the City Hall
ON Monday evening, Dec. 30th. All
who wish to have 4 first-class time
will d) well to attend The Festival
and Balls given by this Church are
far-fmed for their excellence.
st. Phillips Church Of Highland,
will give grand Holiday Festival and
Ball at that place on tie evening Of
Friday Dec 27th. Extensive prepal-
ations are being made 10 make ii the
most enjoyable affair of its kind ever
given III Highland. a cordial invita-
ton is extended to every one.
The Odd Fellows Of Linden will
give Il Social Dance III Smiths Hall
at that place on the evening of Janu-
ary ID. Special invitations have been
issued.
Adam Eulberg's Christmas Ball t.
lie given III the Commercial House
Dodgevllle, will be 4 grand affair. Tho
bah will be held OH Christmas night,
Wednesday, December 18th, Mabbott'S
Orchestra is to furnish the music.
4 grand Christmas Bah, William
Pollard proprietor, is announced fol
next Tuesday evening, Dee. 24th, Al
the Linden Hotel, in Linden. Mr.
Pollard has tile reputation of getting
up a No parties. He Will try to out
do himself on the coming event.
Il. Marks, proprietor Of the Z. 5
Hotel, Dodgeville, will give 4 graEt
Soree Danceat lis hotel on Christina,
night. II viii be grand affair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
From Highland.

EDS. DEMoCRAT.-I scared up few
items for your paper, during the past
week.
Business is getting somewhat bet
ter i'll this place and vicinity, in regard
to ores, in general.
Mr.. Charles Harvey, IN the employ
Of the Peru ZincCo. is engaged III buy
ing and shipping large quantities of
dry-bone by way Of Avoca, tothe com
pany TIE prices range from So to 80
per ton
Last Sunday afternoon at about 4
O'Clock, while Mr.. Wessling and his
wife were OH their way from here to
Centeryille, their horses became some
what unruly,near Olerkings store and
by d sudden turn of them, the wagon
upset. Mr.. and Mrs. Wessling We're
thrown out, and it was thought, at the
time, that they weae dangerously in
jured They were taken to the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Barney Kruel and DR.
Egan was called upon to administer
medical aid, and relieve the injured
The injuries proved fortunately, to be
Of 4 slight nature.
There are some rumors to the affect
that Messrs. Bennett, George & Hos
king are about to remove their fur
mace from here to Dodgeyille.
The Red Ribbon Club which has late
ly been organized. seems to be very
prosperous, which is attributed more
or less to the proper and careful maa-
agement of the presiding officers, and
confers, in fact, 4 great credit upon
the members thereof, They have their
weekly meetings 1T which tile audience
is addressed by some of the leading
members, Of the Club III question, and
at the end thereof some music and
singing is had under the skillful d.
rection Of Mr. Cooking who has recent
ly organized singing school here.
Tie IrishCongregation will have its
annual Christmas Ball ii Marks fall
on the evening of the 27th of this
month.
Mr.. Jacob FIGHT has taken charge
Of the Blackney House, Mr.. Blackney
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
From Ridgeway.

EDS. DEMoCRAr: News items are
near as scarce as hens teeth, but new
erthless we shall try to CLEAN few
for the DEMOCRAT.
We have heard it said that there is
areal live Wisconsin Eagle, located in
Ridgeway. In his latest aerial flight
he sWooped down on the uno1fending
head Of the editor OF the Star, scream
ing along the blast, and with bright
pinions soaring aloft. bird Of the
broad and sweeping wing, thy home
is high in heancn, then what secllest
thou in a Flats sanctum.
Miss Nellie Shay of the town Of
Arena died on the 18th inst, at her
home, after Il lingering illness Of seven
months, Of that fell disease consump-
ton.
Since the demise Of Father Excl,
the Rev. Father Lubey, late Of Peoria,
has taken charge of the Catholic con-
gregation here. From. the deep atten-
ton paid to his sermons, aad his zeal
for the welfare, spiritual and temper
al of his flock we infer that he is a
right worthy man. PLYoDEs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
From Ayoca.

EDS. DEMoCRAT.--l do not wish you
to think because YOU have not heard
from us for quite while that we are
all dead. But things are Very quiet
here and items are scarce.
Our merchants are doing good
business, hutholding more to cash. and
giving less credit than ever before.
Farm produce is very low, and MI
farmers that can are holding on.
Hogs are very low but y great many
are coming in.
eur enterprising young druggist,
Il. A, Telfair formerly of Lone RocN
is doing 4 splendid business in his line
ana with his large stock of holiday
goods on the shelf, i person might al
most fancy himself i'll Fairyland. Per
haps a good deal Of his success is due
to the presence and attention of his
gentlemmly clerk, G. b. Leach
The various orders existing III this
place are tlourShing finely. Masons
Odd Fellows ANA Good 'remplars.
The Masons have their annual In.
stallation and Festival on the evening
of Dec. 9th, \ good timeis anticipa-
ted.
The Dramatic Club are preparing Il
splendid play for the holidays.
Prof. IL. s. Corey. Of GAINESVILLE, is
teaching writing school here, also pen
drawing lie has the name, believe
of being as good, if not the best i'll the
State in the line of drawing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
COUNTY NEWS
From Linden.

EDS. DEMocRAT.-Thinking that a
few items from Linden might be nc
ceptable to your paper, will try to
give you few.
leading merchants, Messrs. Hop
per & Hicks, and Smith Bros. are pre-
pared TO make the children and others
happy with their holidilay goods.
We are glad to say that our doctor
has not much to do at present; not
that we have anything to say against
our worthy friend Frederichs; but we
rejoice that the Giver Of all Good has
blessed us with Il measure of health
while SO many i'll our neighboring
towns are suffering.
Mr.. Bows has so far recovered rs to
be removed to his home.
We are also glad to see our friend
Jos. Goldsworthy is able to be out
again, after being laid up for several
weeks with a fractured limb.
The sleighing is very good, and the
young people are taking advantage of
1t. We hope they may give us q call
on Friday and Saturday evenings at
Treloar's Hall, Messrs. Pollard and
Smith will be happy to take charge Of
their teams while they are being en-
tertained for a few hours. The en-.
tertainment will be good, and for q
worthy cause.
Our schools, under the supervision
of Messrs Pike and Best are flourish
ing. Parents call and see how youl
children are progressing.
The wrestle between our boss clerk
and leading painter resulted in the de.
feat of the clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
New York World: Mr.. Tai

New York World: Mr.. Tai
mage jumped and pranced A.
round the Tabernacle platform
last evening in his usual fran
tic style, devoting most OF his
thunder" to the opening OF
Congress. "it seems, he said,
throwing his arms around Wild
ly, THAT there are those who
would like TO have the civil
war fought over again; there
have not been enough wounds,
graves and bereavements. In
some way we must get Massa-
chusetts against South Caro-
lima and Louisiana against
Maine. In other words, there
are those who expect to noun
the Presidential chair by the
the way Of sectional bitterness.
1t would be impossible to an.
swer the question SO often put
rs to "who will be the next
President but | can easily
tell you who will not reach the
coveted prize--it will be the
man who stirs up strife between
the North and the South.
Merchants, bankers and the
manufacturers of this country
have had their finances sufiici-
emily disturbed, and the homes
Of this country have had
enough desolation and be-
reavement."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20

his hook 1t is dollars to buttons
that ''in the near future" he
will get bite. The bullhead is
democratic in all its instincts.
II the boys shirt is sleeveless,
his hat crownless, and panta-
looms a bottomless pit, the
bullhead will bite just as well
as we'll as though the boy is
dressed in purple and fine lin
en-, with knee breechers and
plaid stockings.
Y n
We have seen u bullhead lay
on the bank and become dry,
and to all appearances dead to
all that was going on, and
when u boy sat down on him,
and got u horn in his elbow,
and yelled murder, the bull
head would grin from ear to
ear, and wag his tail ms though
applauding for an eachore.
Tho hullhead never complains.
We have seen a boy take adult
knife and proceed to follow iish
limo down II bullhoad from his
head to his subsequent anatomy.
and all the timo there would be an
expression Of sweet peace on the
countenance of tho bullhoad, as
though no enjoyed it. five were
preparing u picture representing
"Rosignation," for y chrome 10
give to subscribers, and wished to
represent scene OF suffering, in
which tho sufferer was light
hearted, and seoming to recognize
that NIL was for the best, we should
take for the subject u bullhoad,
with q boy searching with u knife
for II long lost iish hook.
The bullhead Is Il fish that
has no scales but in lieu there
Of is u fine India rubber skin,
that is as far ahead of fiddle
string material for strength and
durability as possible. The
meat Of the bullhaad is not us
choice as that OF the maekerel
but it fills up Il stomach just
as well, and the SUN insists
that the fish commissioners
shall drop the raising of aris-
tocratic fish and give the bull
heads II chance. There s
millions in it. Peck.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
Mineral Point Lodge F. & A. M.

There will be a public Installation
Of the officers elect Of Mineral Point
Lodge 10. |, r. e a. NJ, on Friday
evening, Dec. 27th. Special invita-
tions will De issued, and tickets can
Be obtained at the drug stores Of Drs.
Molfett and Pulford. Brethren of
adjoining lodges are cordially invited.
Admission, including supper, Fifty
Cents. PER ORDER COMMITTEE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
Globe Hotel.

NICHOLAS SHlLLEN, proprietor. Mineral Point
Wis. This house has recently been enlarged and
rented throughout, ana IL now one of the very
best hotels in Southwest Wisconsin. The build
Ing " now nearly twice its former size aud IL
capable OF accommodating almost any number
OF guests The proprietor Will spare no pains 10
make the "Globe Hotel frstclass In every
respect. The best Of VINES liquors aud cgars
constantly on hand. In CONNECTION with the
hotel il large earn ana attentive hostIers are
always kept ON hand, Remember. Foot OF High
rect Mineral Puiut. WIS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20

A Texan was fined $25 for
carrying concealed weapons.
The Louisville Courier Journal
says: " Were that law stimuli
taneously and universally en-
forced throughout the country.
it wouldn't take three hours
to pay the national debt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
DENTIST.
DR.. B. j. Coykendall,

DnATIsT, All operations performed on the teeth
In the best manner, and with the best material
Artificial Tech inserted, with view to restoring
the natural expression and contour of the face,
together with, proper articulation, and accuracy
OF ft ONCE. Claners block High st., Mineral
oint Wis, 25
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
DR.. L. M. j. Leonard,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office and residence
in MIR, Shepard's house on Jerusalem street.
nearly opposite Jerusalem Pump. Entrauc .
from High street between Presbyterian churc h
and Shepard's marble shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
William Eastman, M. D.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Onice No. 1Coad's
block, (up stairsl Cor High and Chestnut ste,
over Deller's store. Mineral Point WIS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20

having removed to Dodgeville) and is
ready at all times to tender comfort to
all who choose to patronize him in his
new business.
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Wisconsin House.

JosEPn HocKINs. proprietor, Dodgeville, Wis
The best Of wines and liquors kept constantly
at the Bar. There il large yarn in connection
with the hotel, and attentive hostlers are
always on hand.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
Farmers Hotel.

A. MoCrTeHIN, proprietor, Opposite the depot,
Arena, Wis. Good Stables and Cattle Yards
attached to the premises.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
Hatching Fish Artiiicially.

The meeting Of the State Fish
Commissioners Mt milwaukee,
this week has been the import
ant event, and the discussions
that those wise men have in
dulged in will be valuable ad-
ditions to the literature Of the
country, and future readers of
profaue history will rise up
and call them blessed, 1t seems
that the action OF the Milwau-
kee common council i'll with
drawing the use OF the Water
Works from the Commission
crS, will puta stop to the hatch.
ing Of whiteiish, This is rs il
should be. The whitelish is an
aristocratic bird, that will not
bite a hook, and the propaga-
cation Of this species Of fish is
wholly in the interest OF wealthy
owners Of fishing tugs, who
have nets. BY strict attention
to business they can catch all
the whiteiish out Of the lake, a
little faster than the State ma
chine can put them i'll, Poor
people cannot set y smell Of
whitehsh. The same may be
said of brook trout. While
they will bite u hook, it takes
more machinery TO catch them
than ordinary people can pos
sess without mortgaginS i
house A man has got to have
a morocco book OF expensive
flies, Il fifteen dollar bamboo
iointed rod, Il three dollar trout
basket with Il hole morticed in
the top, a corduroy suit made
in the latest style, top boots of
the Wellington pattern, with
red tasSels in the straps, and
Il flask Of Otard brandy III 4
side pocket. Unless u man Is
got up in that style u speckled
| trout will SEQ him in Chicago
first, and then it won't bite. Tho
brook trout is even more arlS
tocratic than the Whitefish, and
should not be propagated NJ
public expense.
But there are fish that
should be propagated, in The
interest Of tho people. There i
Il species OF fish that never
looks at the clothes Of the man
VINO throws in the bait, a fish
that takes whatever is thrown
to it, and when once hold OF
the hook never tries to shake
a friend, but submit to the in
evitable, crosses his legs anc
says: Nov | lay me-" anC
comes out on the bank anc
seems to enjoy being taken
II il d that is the friend Of the
poor, aud one taat will sacri
flee itself in the interest Of hu
manity. That is the fish tina
the state should adopt as III
trade mark, and cultivat,
friendly relations with, AM
stand by. We allude to TIL
bullhead.
The bullhead never wen
back Oh d friend. To catch til
bullhead it is not necessary t
tempt his appetite with porte
house steak, or to display a
expensive lot OF fishing tackle
A pin hook, q piece Of liver
and cistern pole, is all thc
capital required to catch
bullhead. He lays upon th'
bottom Of q stream or pond, il
the mud, thinking. There is n
fish that does more thinking
J or has a better hoad for GRASP
, ing great questions, or chunk
OF liver, than the bullhead
Lis brain is large, his hear
beats for humanity, and il b
cant get liver. o piece Of a ii
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
HOTELS.
City Hotel.

MARK TFRRILL. proprietor, Mineral Point, WIS
eonsin Good Wines 4 Liquors. Well furnished
good Stables, and reasonable charges. 50
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
Charles Enan

PnYsIcrAN AND SURGEON, Highland, Wisconsin.
U. 5. Examing Surgeon for Pensions, for Iowa
eOunty.
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Avoca House.

HENRY LEACH, proprietor, Avoca. Wisconsin.
Teams and drivers furnished 70 any part Of tue
country. Good Livery connected with the House
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
Eden Hotel,

On corner Of Mineral Point, Highland. Muscoda
Ayoca, Madison and Prairie dn Chen roads
Eden, Iowa Co, Via, MIKE ScHuTTE, Prop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
Union Hotel,

RICHARD NAMING proprietor. Eden Iowa
County, Wis. First class hotel accommodations
good barn; and a good stock Of wines and
liquor at the bar l.xfuti
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
DRUGGISTS.
j b 81 O. R. Mnffatt

j. d, q =. n, NIOHBJI,
nave large stock OF Drugs, Chemicals, Fancy
Toilet Goods, Cutlery, School Beoks, Stationery,
Wall Paper, Paints, Oils, Glass, &C, Give US a
cal and get cheap bargains. Sign Of the Golden
Mortar. u
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20

PHYSICIAN AND SuRsEo Miner
al Point. Wis,.ofice one door east OF U. 5.
Hotel,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
DIR. Van Dusen, M. D.

PHYSICIAN AND SUKuEoN, will hold himself In
readiness to answer all calls In his profession.
0fAce at his residence. ch-3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20
PHI YSICIANS.
j. B. Moffett, nj. D.
DR. w. II. Osborn.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Onlcc in Rear Of hls
Drug Stors, M neral Point, Wisconsin. l3
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Post Office.
MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN.

Time Of Opening and Nosing Noas.
Two Eastern Mails daily arriving at II q NJ
and N; closed at and l:30 pm.
Daily Mail % Arena arriving at IA closed
at7am
Tri.Weekiy Mail to Highland via Linden and
Cobb Mondays, " ednesdeys aud FIidays-
arriving tt = m; closed Al III I'm.
Semi " eekly Mail 10 Lancaster via Mifflin-
arriving al G y m closed Ut q m-arriyes
Tuesdays anf Fridays leaves Wednesdays
and SATURDAYS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20

Sales attended to ID any part of Iowa and
adjoining counties. COLLECTIONS promptly
made M JAS HEALkY.
l.-5n Mineral Point, Ris.
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o. @. Smith,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Dodgeville, Wisconsin
once near the Pos OXIDE Attends 20 tle
general practice of Law i'll the Circuit Courts
Of the State, and the County Court in all Probate
matters AHtSltI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-12-20

ATTORNEY AT LAW, and General Insursn ce
Agent. ONCE over Alton 4 Huse's store,
Aifiin. Wis 2o-tf
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Wilson & McIlhon,
r. Patefeld,

ATTORNEYS AND CouNsILLoEs AT LAW, once
In the City Bank, Mineral Point. Wis ~
The daily gazette., 1878-10-05
Religious.

st, Johns Church, services on Sunday
at 1880 a. IN. and p. IN.
First Baptist Church, corner of Elm
and Jackson streets, T. NJ. Eastwood pas
tor. Preaching at 1890 q. IN. and $50 D.
IN, Sunday school at 8 a. IN. and 2 p. M.
The regular weekly prayer meeting of
the Y. NJ. g. A, will be held in their
rooms this evening at 7:30 o'clock con-
timing one hour. The pubic are earnest
~ INVITED.
Chnrch of the Covenant, Front street
between jefferson and Madison. Preach
ing tomorrow " at 1880 a. m, and 7:30 p.
m, Rev. j. l.. Estlin, pastor Sunday
school a. IN. prayer meeting $3.50 p. m.
You are cordially invited.
Trinity Chapel, King and 9th streets.
Rev. William j. Frost, ID. D., rector.
Sunday services-morning prayer at 9
O'Clock. Litany and communion at 10t
o,elock. Evening prayer at q o'clock
The revival at Kingswood Chapel is
still going on, with great success, and
will be continued next week. Rev. j.
Ii. Caldwell, D. D., will preach there to-
morrow afternoon, at O'clock and l.. E.
Todd in the evening at 1880. All are in
vited.
st. Paul's NJ. E. Church. Preaching
by the pastor at 1880 a. m. A short SER
mon on the "Monumental Evidence"
followed by the administration of the
Lords Supper. AT 7:30 p. IN. on the
effect OF Gods testimony concerning
His Son" John, V, 10.
First Presbyterian Church, Market
street, above Ninth. Rev. f. b. Duval
pastor. Services at 1880 Il. IN. and 730 D.
IN. Sabbath School at 9 o'clock. Adult
Male Bible School at the same hour in
the Church. "Let us not forsake the
assembling of ourselves together
Union NJ. Il. Church, cor. 9th and
Washington streets; Rev. j. b. Mann
pastor. Services at 1870 a. m, and 1880
d. IN. Morning, short sermon on the
'sGelden Rule" Evening, Blind people,
and what happens to them" The public
are cordially invited. Seats free. Stran-
gers welcome.
Trinity Church-"Old Swedes"-7th
and Church streets, Rev. William j.
| Frost. D., rector. Sunday services.
dorning services at 101 o'clock. After
noon services at 3 o'clock. Afternoon
Sunday school at 2 o'clock. The services
are supported wholly by the free-will of
ferings of the people. None of the seats
are rented. All are free and unappro-
| Drlated,