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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
Avoca House,

HENRY LEACH. proprietor, .Avoca, wisconsin.
conntry GOOD Livery connected with the house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
HOTELS.
City Hotel,

MARK TgRRTLE. proprietor, Mineral Point, VAS
consin Good Wines & Liquors. Well furnished,
good Stables. aud reasonable charges. 80
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
Dr. l. NJ. ]. Leonard

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office and residence
in Mr.. Shepard's house on Jerusalem street,
nearly opposite Jerusalem Pump Entrance
from High street between Presbyterian church
and Shepard's marble shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
DR.. H. p. Mix.

Homeopathic Physician, Highland, Wis,
will give prompt attention to calls in village
or country. onlec in rooms formerly occupied
by DIR Cosins.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
DIR UGGLSTS.

]. 3, e. Q. r. Mofett,
Have large stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Fancy
Toilet Goods, Cutlery, School Books, Stationery,
Wall Paper, Paints, Oils, Glass, &C. Give us
alland get cheap bargains. Sign ofthe Golden
Mortat II
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
DENTIST.
I. w. Wassall.

DENrIsT Mineral Point Wisconsin. ohlce
over Gundry ~ Grays store. NitrOs oxide
Gas administered for the painless extraction
of teeth. 30
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
Farmers Hotel,

A. MccurcnIs, proprietor. Opposite the depot,
Arena. VIE Good Stables and Cattle Yards
attached to the premises
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08

ATTORNEY At Law. Highland, Wis. Gollec-
tions promptly attended 10. onice over Non
dorf Is Kreul's store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
II. Pateheld.

ATTORNEY AT Law aAd General Insurance
Agent. Office ove. Alton y Huse's store,
Miillin, Wis. 2o-u
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
Wilson 81 McIlhon,
B. Ternes,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLoKs At LAW, ohlco
ia the City Bank, Mineral Point. Wis. ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
Mrs. A. p. Cosens.
DR.. w. II. Osborn,

PuyslclAN, AND AccoucmEUR, Dodscvle,
Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
William Eastman, M. d.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Onice No. lCoads
block, (r) stairsl Cor. High and Chestnut sts.,
over Deller's store. Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
ALDRo JENKs.
NJ. j. BRIGGS.
BRIGGS. ALbNV 'SN
Briggs & jerks,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLoRs At LAW
Dodgeville, Wisconsin. ONCE over Jones
Owens store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
o. G. Smith,

ATTORNEY AT Law, Dodgcville, Wisconsin
Oiice near the Post OXIDE Attends to the
peneral pra lice OF Law in the Circuit Courts
OF the State and the county Court in all Probate
matters All-Slu
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
:. ]. II. Wingender,

DENTAL ROOMS. Successor TO the late DR.,
3 - GoyAengs. All o,eri.ons or t nreforms
with care and skill and at reasonable rates.
Dtuttbtr Sabmarit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
Dr.. Van Dusen, NJ. 3.

PHYSICIAN AND SUHGEoN, viii hold himself III
readiness to answer all calls IN his profession.
Oilice at his residence. ch-5
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
Moses nj. Strong
PHISICIAVS.
r. Cosens,

PHYSICIAN. SURGEON, AND uccuLIsr, Dodge
willie, Wisconsin,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08

MEorATuIc PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Miner
Point, Wis, office ono door east of I. ).
tel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
Business Directory.
LII AWYERS.
IT. Scott Ansley,

ATTORNEY AT LAW Mineral Point. Wis, Of
fee, east froLt room, City Hall. Office in
Dodgesille, in with Clerk of Circuit Court.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-08-08
Charles Egan, M. D.

PuYslcIAS AND SURGEON, Highland, Wisconsin.
L. $. Examiug surgeon for Pensions, for Iowa
county.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-22
On tho Circuit.

In the good old days Of Michigan
there wasn't any money to speak OF
floating around from hand to hand
| When householder wanted meal, he
scrapcd half dozon coon-skins to-
| gether and made Il trade. If he want
cd meat, he killed it; and If there was
neeu Of whisky, it was very poor man
who couldn't find wildcat bill or Il bo-
gus half-dollar down in his pocket.
One day circuit preacher, hunting FOR
place in which to speak to the dozen
Or twenty settlers in Oakland County.
halted at Il torlorn-looking cabin beside
the trail and asked for dinner. The
squattcr's wife extended Il very cordial
welcome, and said:
"lt's lucky you come along to-day ,as
| have got L new bag Of meal, lots of
sassatras for coffee, and some Of the
best coon mutton you ever tasted OF.
Go down to the ditch and wash up, and
lil have the dinner ready in ten min
utes."
When the preacher returned he be-
gan lamenting the hard times, and the
fact that he hadn't seen the sight of
money for several weeks. lie was
checrfully trying to do good. but he
frankly confessed that hc could do
much better If he could now and then
hear thejingle Of money In his trowsers
pocket. The woman looked wise, but
made no reply, and by and by tho good
man resumed his journey. His horse
was picking his way along the trail,
about three miles from the cabin, when
Il native, six feet high and aUtired in
coon-skin cap, hickory shirt, and Indi-
an lcggings, came after him OH the
run, yelling out:
"You thar! WHOA hold OIL, you'll"
When he came up he asked:
care you the travelling Bible who
halted back there for dinner and eat up
a whole coon?"
81 am circuit-ridcr, and halted
back there and eat more or less Of big
hunk of delicious meat" answ cred the
good man.
"And didn't you tell my wife you
were dead broke for cash"
81 intimated as now rccollect, that
l was not burdcned with any great
amount ofcash."
swell, my wife Is the most internal
hard-blow In the Territory, and Pm the
meanest liar in the diggins, but yet we
must keep religion billing. got home
just as you left, and when she told me
about your being hard up, I went to
work and nodded you these six half.
dollar pieces. There's a lcetle too
iHuTSb &fplie .ifBh y1uf coat-tan now
and then, they will pass on anybody
except a land-brokerp
Some legends say that the preacher
didn't take them; but legends are not
al,cays reliable.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-22
The Tyranny Of Fashion.

! ''rherc look at that lady, Sarah. Tha
makes five times since Tve been in town to
day pve seen ''cm do that %'#'
ri "'Do what, ma 2" -r N
] "Why, rcach over and snatch up thei
skirts, and then make off as grand as til,
, quccn-what queen was it, Sarah, tha
showed off so that King Solomon writ ,
song about her7 But this must be the yer,
latest fashion,"
"Why, they've been doing that, ma, fo'
| ever 80 long"
'Is that so2 Well, that's generally tho
way here in Missouri most everybody gets
the good of the latest fashions before we do
Now watch me, Sarah, and see if do it ii
the correct style"
"doodncss, ma, you can't do it; you arc
too fat.n
''roo fat, am IL You'll see that your
mothers agoin' to do everything that's in
the fashion. Now look, Sarah"
| The mother, Il substantial lady Of two
hundred pounds avoirtlupois, measured the
distance with her eye between her hand
and the ample skirt beneath it. She was
rcsolutc, but Sarah, the daughter, was fear.
full. The first attempt was not successful.
Snow, ma, don't try any more You
can't do it, you are too fat. Don't try,
you'll break something.
But what Missouri woman of ambition
was ever deferred from the enjoyment of
the very latest quirks of fashion by triiline
brcak2 She tried harder than ever. 1t was
inability to grasp the object this time that
made it a failure. She gaspcd for breath,
but felt encouraged. ~"
"MIa, said the anxious daughter, "they
bring it up with kick-this way some
times, and she illustrated the fashionable
pedal motion.
The mother promptly tried it, and as
promptly abandoned that method of doing
the new fashion. -
.'That sort of a kick may do for ships of
girls, Sarah; but your mother amt no colt
and don't reckon there's any call for sen
siblc married women to be frsky like that
with their heels, even if it is the fashion. "
"We'll give it up till we get home, ma
there won't be anybody round to see, then,
and you needn't care if something does
break" %
81 might never have another chance to
show 'cm. can do it rs good as the fash
ionablest, and Pm bound to do it right
whether things break Or no. You'll sec me
do it this time, Sarah"
But, sad to relate, she failed to do the
fashionable act Things did break, to such
on extent that both mother and daughter
were hastily pinning up the damages.
When mother and daughter passed on
down the street and witnessed the fashion
able skirt feat accomplished again, the
mother tossed her head scornfully.
81 amt got no chance to be in the fash
ion, Sarah, till we get home. But when
that back porch is cleared off and nobody
looking, IN do II, If 1t bursts every corset
string in Missouri.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-22

steeple- chasing on Wednesday will bring
us a lot Of visitors from Biartitz, Bordeaux
and Tarbes If the weather remains favora-
bic, several of whom will be going on to
Nice, where the annual races will be held
Lawn tennis is the favorite amusement of
the ladies at Pau, though what with din
ners and dances they must find ample en-
ployment for their time, as there are few
pleasure resorts In which so much hospta-
lily Is exchanged among the visitors as
Pau. Pau being large town, the shops
arc as well supplied as the most fastidious
couI,t desire, and several English shops
have been opened for the special benefit of
the Anglo-American colony, whose spiritu-
al wants are also well provided for The
winter season is not very favorable for
mountain climbing, but few adventurous
spirits make their way from time to time
through the Valley of Angeles and Pierre
fittc, Ncstalas to Cautcrct Bareges de Bi
GORE, by way of the Tourmact, and there
is some good rough shooting to be had in
the hills and valleys about Pau. For those
who are unable or unwilling to use their
legs, many places of interest can be easily
reached by rail, chief among them being
Lourdcs, which is within an hours Journey
of Pau, and which is well worth the visit of
all those who can appreciate beautiful
scenery.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-22
After the Lion.

Captain Aylward tells droll story
Of a rem coutre between n bushman and
lion. The narrator was acquainted
with the man, and has no doubt of tho
truth Of the story. The bushman :,
while long way from his home was
met by lion. The animal, assured
that he had his victim completely In his
power began to sport and daily with
him with fcline jocosity which the poor
little bushman failed to appreciate.
The lion would appear at n point IN the
road and leap back into the jungle, to
reappear little further on. But the
bushman did not lose his presence OF
mind, and presently hit uyon device
by which he might possibly outwlt his
foe. This plan was suggested by the
lions own cohduct.. Aware that the
the right, and, feeling pretty sure Of
tho lions whereabouts, resorteo , the
course Of quietly watching his move
ments. When the lion discovered
that the man had suddenly disappeared
from the path, he WAS a good deal per-
picked. He roared with modification,
when ht espied the bushman pecping
at him over the grass. Tho bushm IN
at once changed his position, while the
lion stood irresolute In the path, follow
ing with his eye the shifting black man.
In another moment the little man
rustled the reeds, vanished, and showed
again at another point. The great
brute was first confused ,and then alarm
ed. It evident began to dawn up him
that he had mist AIKEN the position Of
matters, and that he was the hunted
party. The bushman, who clearly re-
cognlzed what was passing in his enc.
my's mind, did not pause to let the
lion recover his startled Wits. He be .
gan to steal gradually toward the foe,
who, now in complete state of doubt
and fear, fairly turned tail and decamp-
ed, leaving the plucky and ingenious
little bushman master Of the situation.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-22
A Clever Rogue.

A gentleman Of great experience in
the commercial world cashed a check
at London bank for E1l00 taking the
whole in El00 notes. He was only a
few Yards from the bank when per-
son resembling a clerk, bareheaded and
with pen behind his ear touched him
on the shoulder, saylng: "Beg your
pardon, sir; will you allow me just to
take tho number Of these notes again !?
1 won't keep you minute" The gen.
tleman taken off his guard, handed the
notes over 10 the supposed clerk, whom
he followed into tho bank. After Civ
ing the former time to reach the top
and return, he met the gentleman at
the door, saying: "Please walk this
way that gentleman will attend to YOU
In minute" pointing to a clerk who
was deeply engaged. Five minutes
elapsed before the gentleman could
draw tho clerks attention to his case,
and he was thundcrstruck to find that
the officer knew nothing about 1t. The
other clerks were interrogated, and
they were equally In the dark. OF
course no time was lost In going to the
Bank of England, but too late; the
clever rogue had been before them and
obtained gold for the notes.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-22
A Fientlish Revenge.

On the 21st Of June, 1914, six young
merchants we're drinking wine ut the
hotel European, on the Rue Riveraine,
in Bordeaux. They were in the best
of spirits, for wine had risen rapidly
in the market, and that very morning
every one Of them had made thousands
Of francs by advantageous sales ofclaret
ut the Wine Exchange.
"BOys, If this stroke Of luck contin-
ues for few months" said M. de St.
Andricux, laughing, "we'll all be rich
before we know it. Waiter, more
cliampagne!'' -
The merry company consumed
great many bottles of the effervescent
wine. Finally they were almost in
state Of intoxication, and when in that
condition the natives Of Bordeaux are
decidedly dangerous.
Three young officers Of the Third
Royal Regiment of the Line entered
the room. They smiled supcrciliously
as they perceived the condition In
which the young wine merchants
were.
"Iave some wine |" shouted M. dc
St. Andrieux to them.
One Of the officers, a young Sub-Lieu-
tenant, replied proudly:
"We do not drink with such trash rs
you'll"
"The next moment st Andrieux had
grasped the young officers throat and
pummeled his face with his fists where
upon the other young wine-merchants
kicked the three officers out Of the
room.
Next morning St. Andrieux was chal-
lengcd to mortal combat by NJ. Adolphe
dc Val-Brieux, Sub-Lieutenant. The
duel came Off the following morning.
St. Andrieux fired at his antagonist,
but missed him. The Lieutenant
fred into the air shouting.
"I do not want to kill that wretch -
The news Of this duel reached Bor-
deaux the same day. 8 t. Andrieux
was 80 mortified that he did not dare to
show himself in public. He sold his
business out and disappeared from the
city. Val-Brieux and his regiment
were transferred a few weeks later to
Algeria.
The Sub-Lieutcnant's father was a
wealthy landowner in Touraine. He
lived at the splendid Chateaux dc Lu-
vogue, with his only daughter, Jacque-
line, a pretty girl, but, like the rest Of
her family, immeasureably proud.
One day old Mr.. de Val-Brlcux's g
confidential steward, Raholle, was
found to have elnbezzled nearly two
hundred thousand francs, with which
he escaped to Brazil. g..s s.gf
This crippled Val-Brieux for a time,
financially, until he engaged as Raf-
folle's successor very adroit young
man, who said that his name was Jean
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-22
Tho Prime OF Life.

Between the ages of forly-five and sixty
Q man who has properly regulated hinself
may he considered in tic prime Of lifc
His matured strength Of constitution rend-
crs him almost impcrvious to an attack of
disease, and experience hasgiven soundncss
TO- his judgment. His mind is resolutc,
firm and equal; all his fun ftions arc in the
highest order; he assumcs mastery over
his business; builds up competence on
tic foundation he has laid in carly man
hood, and passes through period Of life
attended by many qualifications. Having
gone year or two over sixty, he arrives at
a stand still. But athwart this Is the via
duct called the turn Of life, which, If
crossed In safety, leads to the valley Of
cold ago." round which. the river winds,
and then beyond, without moat or cause
way, to effect his passage The bridge is,
however, constructed Of fragile material,
and 1t depends how it Is troddcn whether 1t
bends or breaks. Gout and apoplG&y arc
also il( ire vicinity to waylay tho traveller,
and thrust him from the pass; but let him
grid up his loins and provide with a filter
staff, and he may trudge on in safety, and
with perfect composure. TO quit meta
phor, "tho turn of lifc",is,a a turn either in
to a prolonged walk or into the grave. The
system and powers having reached the ut
most expansion now being either to close
like the flowers at sunset or break down at
once. One injudicious stimulant, single
fatal excitement, may force II beyond its
strength, with a careful supply, Of props
and tho withdrawal Of all tends to force q
plant will sustain It In beauty and yigor pn'
til night has entirely got In. Ighs .s#
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-22

Andre. Andre caused his employer tC
write promisory notes to the amount OF
upward Of one million francs, which
he had got discounted, it is true ut al.
most ruinous rates.
Val-Brieux. glad to have cxtricated
himself for the time being from his H.
nancial troubles, became tlissipatcd.
He was frequently under the influence
Of liquor.
One morning his daughter came to
him. and confessed In great distress
that she had been scduced. Her father
wanted to know who had ruined her.
She refused to tell.
In his rage. Val-Brieux shot himself
through the head.
Andre took charge of the estate until
Val-BrieuX's son, the ub-Lieutenant,
would arrive from Africa. When the
young man arrived, he said to Andre :
81 have seen you BEFORE"
"Yes, SO you have"
"Ah, you arc that drunken fellow
from Bordeaux. Get out Of my chat
eau!"
"lndeed! Get out yourself. This
place belongs to me. l have mort
cages on It which you can never pay.
You are bcggar. This is my re-
venge!"
st. AndrieuX told the truth. lie had
purchased all the notes signed by his
employer, and had taken for the
amounts mortgages on the latter's
property. The Sub-Licutenant in his
despair, blew out his brains.
Mile. Jacquclinc was sent to con-
vent.
st. AndrteuX sold the estate in Tou-
ralne ut heavy discount, and went to
China. where he established an import
ing-house; but he died a year after his
arrival In that country.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-22
TRI-WEEKLY EDITION.
THE OLD COUPLE.

They sat in the sun together,
Till the day was almost done,
And then, at the close, an angel
Stepped over the threshold alone.
Ho folded their hands together, :.
He touched their eyelids with balm;
And their last breath Aoated upward
Like tho close Of solemn psalm.
Like bridal party thoy traverse
The unseen mystical road ..
That leads 10 the beautiful city
Whose builder and makor IL God
Perhaps in this miracle country.
They will givo h + lost youth back,
And tho flowers of banished springtimo
Shall bloom in tho spirits track.
Ono draught of tho living waters
Shall restore his manhoo IL prime,
And eternal years shall measure
Tho love that outlives time.
But tho shape they left bohind thom,-
Tho wrinkles and silver halr-
Made sacred to us by tho kisses
The angel imprinted there
We'll hide away III the meadow,
Whom tho sun is low in the west
Who're moonboams cannot find them,
q Nor the Winds disturb thoir rest.
But we'll lot no tell-tale tombstone,
With its age and date, arise ...
Ger the two who arc old no longer
In their Fathers house in tho kies.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-22
Chance Shots.
scenery.

Young man, this is the best advice |
can give you Just now: Act natural or
do not act ut all; always be yourself
nothing more, nothing less.
We should remember this, the world
Is more inclined to give us credit for
what we arc doing than for what we
have done or intend to do.
After Il man has made a reputation,
to prevent infringement, it would be Il
happy thing if he could have it patent
ed.
The man who will agree t. work for
nothing, is the hardest kind of a man
to satisfy, whom you come to settle with
him.
have seen folks spend all their prin-
cipal, and then try to live on the inter-
est of 1t. This is gloomy.
10 let yourself down to any mans
level is easy enough, but to get back to
where you came from and not tear your
clothes is pure business. ...
My sweet youth, you were given two
ears, and one tongue, anu two eyes, for
wise purpose. What do you suppose
the purpose was?
Many people are afraid to be natural
for fear they will be called common,
but the truth Is, we arc never so strong
nor 50 interesting, as when we are per-
fcctly natural.
Money can make a man notorious,
but cannot make him respectable; but
one-half the people do not know the
10 iiVS sun. acre is any such
thing as perfect happiness, and what
little happiness there is, is largely COM
posed of this mean ingredient; we are
happy just in proportion as we have
got something that others have not got,
nor cannot get.
Probably the great successes Of life
have often most been reached by know
ing how to take advantage Of our lucky
moments.
My dear boy, lay this up on your up
per shclf-if you hit tile bull's-eye nine
.ty times. and miss the hundredth, tho
world never forgets the miss and cannot
seem to remember the hits.
|. II it were not for the risks, there
wouldn't be any fun living in this
world; dead sure things (enough Of
them) will demoralize! any man.
Why do we love little children 80
much? Is it not on accocnt Of their
simplicity, all of it, sHings from their
failhl u.E.
1t is not after all sd much what we
enjoy, as what we expect to get, that
makes us. happy.
The man who will not forget any
thing is not agoing to learn much
more.
There Is one rule which believe has
no exception to 1t; when man falls
down OH the ice, where the water is an
inch and half deep, he never feels
proud of the job.
About one-half Of the trouble In this
| world Is manufactured to order out OF
nothing, and a large share Of the other
half is the result, Of not knowing the
true value Of things.
The world has many 1eoplo In it who
are very respectable simply because
they are very proper.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-22
Not Sorry.

You will not be sorry for hearing before
judgment. i,
For thinking before speaking.
For holding an angry tongue 3
For STOPPING the ear to q tale-bcarer. (.
For disbeleving most Of tho i'll retorts.
For being kind to the distressed.
For being patient toward everybody. I
For doing good to all men.
For asking pardon for all wrongs. Is 4
For speaking evil Of no ono. ts
For being courteous to all. W t
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-05-22
Given Up by Doetors.

els 1t possible that Mr.. Godfrey is up
and at work, and cured by so simple q
remedyW
~ assure you that 1t is truc that lia is
entirely cured, and with nothing but
Hop Bitters; and only ten days, ago his
doctors gave him up and said hc must
.diel' T. w
"Well.a dayl That is remarkable /!
/ will 20 this, day and got some for, my
poor George. know hops are good
,aoo ayiY %A I /" eaS &t&sA3s a,
I,sS h 1e1g d gs8 Rg 4, gsY0 C!i