Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-05-28
From Highland.

the saloon keepers pay now, $50
instead of $35. This makes a great
difference in our treasury, we now
receive from the saloon keepers the
nice little sum Of 5000 per annum.
Mr.. Charles Harvey has returned
from La Sale, ILL.,, and his orders
are to stop buying black jack and
dry-bone, owing TO the great drop
that zine has taken. This makes it
bad for our miners, but we are in
hopes that it will remain 50 but for
short time.
Dogs have been getting blazcs
from all quarters. One man had a
valuable dog killed and no at once
proceeded TO one Of our Justices of
the Peace and had the man sum
moncd TO appear next Monday to
answer TO the charge. This will
probably stop the killing Of dogs
for the present.
Our old friend, S. II. Fitch, is
suffering from an attack of rhcuma-
tisnl, but not Of u dangerous char
actcr. We arc in hopes that the
Squire will be able to be around
again in u few days.
August Linchido and Peter Fetch
have rented the old stand Of Frank
Fetch, and will do all kinds Of
blacksmithing ut the lowest living
prices They are good workers
and we predict for them n bright
future.
j. r. Cholvln haa taken an agen.
cy Of the celebrated Bradley reaper
and mowcr-one of the best ma
chimes that has ever made its ap-
pcarance IN the west Every ma
chine Is warranted To cut any down
grain or Ilax. Farmers who are in
wnnt Of Il Iirst-class reaper or mower,
will do well to cali and see this
machine before they buy
Mr. Richard Ilardigan, who is
attending the Grey Major one Of
pr. Cutters horses, had set-to
last Friday morning, in which fra
cas- Dick came off second best. lie
was bitten in several places and
paved n little, but glad TO say not
seriously.
We werc visited by n severe hail
storm last Saturday evening. The
hail was medium size, and the
ground looked like it had donned
its winter cont again. 1t did not
do any serious damage only to
the fruit trees and garden truck,
We are to have II double wedding
next Thursday week. The con-
tracing parties are two of High
lands fairest bellies, and two gentle.
tlcmon from 'Dodgeyillc. Those
Dodgcyillians ought to feel very
thankful that they have succeeded
in capturing the hearts of those
young ladies' We are sorry to lose
them from our circle, but its Gods
will and We must abide by it.
Hon. Il. Kennedy q Co, have
stopped working their mines; and
also, Ramsdcn 4 Co, on account ot
tho late decline III ores There me
now several men out of employ
mcnt.
Bennett, lloskins X Co., are still
working their mines, and are en-
ploying quite number of hands.
They also started up their smelling
works last Monday.
Capt, L. Finn left last week tot
Colorado, ia search Of health and
fortune, May he find botn is the
wish of his friends.
Joseph Goldswwthy, of Linden
has opened new meat market
here, und We predict for him 4 good
trade, us Joe is u fine butcher and
keeps q clean shop, and good meat
always on hand, which is Just what
We want,
Our clection passed on very quiet
Wednesday, Whole number OF
votes cast for President was 81, outo l
that number J. Y. Smoker received
~, "a !. z. was declared elected
President for the ensuing year. Il
there IS NJ more interest III Novem.
Der for President than there was