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Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-11-13

CARDINAL MANSISs is now SO Tar restored to health that he will imme- dIa,ely resume the active duties of his ecclestical office. After a working tour in the midlands and the north of England, he has returned 10 London, looking more energetic than ever.
Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-11-13

" ANY good shooting CD your farm 2" asked the hunter of farmer. "Splen- did" replied tbe agricultural, ''there's drive well man down in the clover meadow, cloth peddler at the house, a candidate out in the barn and two tramps down in the stock-yard. .. Climb right over the fence, young man, load both barrels and sail in"
Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-11-13

A COUPLE of drsughts, amounting to about S15, 900, We're sent this last week from the New York postofice 10 the dead letter office at WashingIno, owing to there being no address on the envelope.
Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-11-13

IF you stick your finger into the water and take it out, it IS in vain 10 look for the whole, and equally so Is il to suppose, whatever space you oc- cupy, that the world will miss you when you die.
Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-11-13

SIR HENRY BEssEMER has taken out no less than IA patents. The freedom of the ely of London has lust been conferred upon him. Before his steel process was introduced into hefHeld, the entire make oi steel was 5l, 900 tons a year; now it is s30, 900 tons
Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-11-13

THEY have some enterprising old women over in Kentucky. The other day an old lady of that State, although e9 years of age, not only walked nve miles to a circus, but saved 50 cents by crawling under the canvas.
Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-11-13

THE Phenix Gazette, which is prov. ing to be & remarkably good newspa- per, issues this week the first number of it's weekly edition, and very cIed- ttable number it Is.
Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-11-13

As insignificant little barrel hoop lying upon the sidewalk has been known to yank man right out of the bosom of the church and hurl him inte the ranks of bsckslidsrs.
Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-11-13

THE leader of the classes at Vassar College is a Japanese girl. She is from the elite of Japanese society, snd IS both stylish and popular.
Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-11-13

KINGS I have met is the title of Mir. Archibald Forbes lecture. Some day Mir Forbes will come across three kings and 8 pair of sevens. Then he will learn something about the resources of this country
Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-11-13

lT's nobody's business if Mir. Well isehs las had the front Of his new " White Hhouss on Main street painted black.
Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-11-13
Our Weekly Mining Review

The neDression in Eastern Mining Cir oIo. suu Continues-The ProhabiI- ,f,es og n Change, Either for Better or worse-A Review oi me n"'i- mes, tn New York for Week
Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-11-13

l WOULDN'T have have had this happen fer thirty esnts.-lW. II. g.
Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-11-13

Al -Etna Price Alfred sat on The edge of the crater for fun,
 When hornet stung him,
 And be cried with a vim: "Grsat Scott, the srEptieR's begun.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02
Festival and Ball.

The festival and ball given by
St Paul's congregation in the
City Hall on las Tuesday night
was a delightful affair. There
were present one hundred and ten
couples, and nine sets were on the
floor continually and kept step TO
the Smith Brothers far famed
string band. As might have been
expected under the management
Of Father O'Keefe, every thing
passed off in the most pleasant and
agreeable manner. A sumptuous
feast was prepared for the dancers
during the evening, and in the
morning those living at distance
were treated " an early breakfast.
For real fun and solid enjoyment,
the event could not be surpassed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02
A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Ross & Henry's Engine house at
Linden Burned to the Ground.

On Friday morning last, at about
half past nine O'clock, Ross X lienry's
engine-house at their mines in Linden
was completely DESTROYED by fire,
The building caught Dire between the
ceiling and the roof. from stove
pipe in the office of the superintend-
emit Of the mines. There were in
the building at the time. the super
intendent and four other men. Al
though the fire was discovered almost
rs soon rs it broke out all efforts to
extiuguish ii proved futile. So rapid
was the progress vt the flames that
within fifteen minutes from the dis
covery Of the fire the building was
reduced to ashes. The engine COM
presser, steam drill, holster and other
machinery which were enclosed in
the building were all destroyed. The
blacksmith and carpenter shops i'll
connection with the main building,
were also destroyed. The loss is
estimated ut from $4,000 To $4,000.
The property was insured i'll the
Home Company of New York for
$4,000
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02
The Wrong Nan.
DARLINGTON Democrat.

The man, VIM. Scott, arrested by de-
tective Cole, for the attempted muir
der Of the HoskinS family, and detain-
ed in the county Jail, for nearly u
week. waiting the arrival of the sher-
in of Washington county, Iowa, with
Il requisition from Coy. Smith, has
turned out to be the wrong man, and
the three hundred dollars reward has
vanished from the sight OF Mr.. Cole.
Scott was taken to Washington. Iowa,
by the sheriff Of that county, and met
at the depot by some 800 people,
ready to lynch him had he been iden-
titled by the family, who were in wait
ing at the depot, rs the guilty party.
Immediately upon his arrival at
Washington. he was taken into the
depot, and pronounced by All knowing
the man McLane, To be the wrong
person. He was given money enough
by the sheriff to bring him back to
this city, where he arrived Monday
morning bringing with him the fol-
lowing certificate:
WASHINGTON, Iowa, Dec. IS, 1879.
| hereby certify that VIM. Scott,
who was arrested in Darlington, Wis
consin,, as Harry McLane, for an Mt
tempt to murder the Hoskins family,
near Brighton, Washington county,
Iowa, in June. 1870, has this day been
examined by James lIoSkins and 9th
ers who know Harry McLane, and
the said VIM. Scott is not known in
this county, and is not the would-be
murderer, Harry McLane.
T. Il. JOHNSON, Sheriff.
BY Q. +. Brown. Deputy Sheriff of
Washington county, Iowa.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02

which consisted of evening prayers,
carol singing, etc. The Rector
spoke briefly to the children, after
which the distribution of gifts took
place. The joyous faces of the
children told better than words
could, how well they had enjoyed
their Christmas eve festival.
In the audience room of the M.
K. church large tree laden with
gifts, was prepared for the children
and friends of the Sunday school.
Arches Of evorgrsens were placed
in front of the tree, which added
greatly to the beauty of the scene.
Readings were given by the pastor,
Rev. NJ. B, Balch, and by Messrs.
John Eden and viii Curry. The
gifts were then distributed. Thus
a pleasant time was spent.
The Primitive Methodists had .
large and handsome Christmas tree,
the gin of Mr., James Toay. Many
very beautiful and costly presents
were placed upon it, Among tho
surprises, was n gin of $40 to the
pastor, Rev, VIM. Jacka. Jr., "from
n few friends" Tho children,
teachers and friends Of tho school,
were made happy in receiving
their presents.
On Christmas night tho Pres
bytcrians had their Christmas tree.
Rev. Louis Jenkins delivered an
address to tho children, and n
service Of carol singing, etc, was
held. After the distribution of
the gifts, candies, apples and
oranges were distributed among
the children.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02
Laundry by Mclean Man.

During the Festival, Tuesday eve
ming, one of the young beauX of Min
eral Point qavorably known TO the
ladies' perpetuated joke on Father
O'Keefe by slyly abstracting his pocket
handkerchief. Many q laugh and
smile those in the secret enjoyed,
when beholding the Father searching
in vain for the missing article, mt the
same time in his misery, blandly re-
turning their smiles, innocent of the
cause of their hilarity. Father
0'Keefe was astonished on New
Years morning by receipt of the iden-
tical article, laundried in most artis-
tic manner, even almost beyond recog-
milton. When lost, it had been sadly
soiled,suiliciently so to gricye patient
washer-woman but behold you, this
young Beau did job Of laundrying
on this piece of cheap domestic that
might put to shame Chin Chin, or any
other experienced Chinese Washee-
Washee-man. Girls, there's diamond
of rare worth in this matrimonial
market. Don't let one escape who
gives such evidence of having qualities
so essential to the happiness OF n
household. What u useful man round
a house. Just think of It.; while Mrs.
- is out shopping. visiting her
friends, or entertaining them in the
parlor, she can smile sweetly. with a
happy heart and countenance serene.
She knows the household duties will
not be neglected. for her amiable and
dear Willie is experimenting the
kitchen, and presiding at the wash
tub.
For the present, however, boys. don't
go with dirty wipers or without a
boiled shirt, or he'll help you out, as
he's obliging and sweet-tempered
You know who's going to open the
laundry.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02

hc was very deSlrouS that Mr.. Hiss
should accompany him and both
launch their barque on life's tur-
hulent sea together. Mr.. Rliss de-
elined To accompany him, however,
and they separated for life. Mr..
Greeley going to New York city rs n
writer for the Tribune, and Mr.. Bliss
to Westtield, n. Y. where, in con-
nection with Thomas NJ. Knight, he
published the Pantheon. y semi
monthly literary paper, from 1880 to
1881, In 1855 he published the West
ern Farmer, an agricultural paper, in
the same place During the spring
of 1888 he removed to Fulton county.
Illinois, where he remained ten years,
engaged principally in farming, On
account of almost continuous sick.
ness in family in that new and mala-
rial section, he removed to Mineral
Point, Iowa county. Wisconsin, in
lS47, where he established the Min
eral Point Tribune, which he pub
lished until it became of age, twenty
one years. making it the leading in
tluential newspaper of southwest
Wisconsin.
While residing at Mineral Point,
Mr.. Bliss was called to I'LL various
village, city and United States tliceS
rs he had been in New York and
Illinois.
He was elected a member OF the
Wisconsin Legislature, and served in
that body during the session OF 1870
Mr.. Bliss came to Neosha in De-
eember, 1870, and has been closely
identified with the city's enterprise
and wonderful progress. llo has
been justice Of tho peace for this
to wnship between five and six years
and mayor of this city ever since its
organizations
Mr.. Bliss was Il prominent member
of the Masonic fraternity and during
his connection with that order for
several years he has filled many inn
portant stations,
lie was in every sense of the word
u selt-made man, never having atten-
ded school day in his life, and the
only education he ever received was
while serving his apprenticeship in
the printing office. He was very re-
firing in his disposition and not much
of talkcr except when drawn into
it by opposition. lie was very
deep thinker and close observer of
passing events and was wcll.read ON
national affairs.
He has been in poor health for
many years and quite feeble for the
past two years. Was confined tn his
bed for the last two weeks, with in
tense suffering. He past away Fri
day morning, Dec. 20, 1870, Peace to
his ashes, rest for his soul, and II
beautiful home in Heaven.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02

Mr.. John Schloyor, the proprietor Of
the Chiffon, Wis, Volksbote, u pro-
gressive German weekly. gratined us
with the following
With pleasure add my testimonial
to tho many already given In favor of
~. jacobs Oil. which | had occasion
to test personally. suffered OK
treme pains In tho back Of my neck,
which were almost unbearable. lay-
ing heard of st, Jacobs OIL | dispatch
cd one of my men TO the nearest drug
store, procured bottle, and COM
menced to apply II at once, The pain
subsidized, and on tho next morning l
was all right again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02
How Watches are Made.

II will no apparent to any ono, WIN will
eramins solid vold watch, that aside from
the necessary thickness for engraving and pol
ishing. . large proportion OF the precious metal
used, IL only needed to stlnen and hold the
engraved portions Ia place, and supply tho
necessary s0lidlty hnd strength. The surplus
gold IL actually needless so fsr 80 beanty and
utllity are conecrnsd. In JAMES BOSS
PATENT GOLD WATCH CASES this waste
Of precious metal II overcome, and tho aame
,solidity and strength produced 81 from one
third 10 ons.ha.f the usual cost OF solid cases
This process 10 Of the most simple nature, %
foll0wst = plate Of nickis composition metal
especially adapted 10 tho purpose, hss two
plAtcs OF Solid 1old soiderod one on each side
This three are thon passed bet vsen poll shed
ptcci rollers. and the result Ii = strip of heavy
plated composition, from which the cases,
backs. centres. boEeis, &c. :. arc cut and shpasd
by suitable dios and formers. The gold In
these cases IL sun eientiy thick 10 admit OF oil
kinds OF chatting, engraving and enamsling;
the engraved casos have boon earri cd until
worn perfectly smooth by time ana ute
without removing the gold.
THIS IL the only case msde with two plates
81 cold gold aud warranted By special csrtin.
cate
For rails by all Jewellers. Ask for illustrated
catalogue. aud 10 500 warrant.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02
Christmas In Mineral Point.

Christmas was duly observed in
this city. The weather was ex-
tremely cold during Christmas day,
the thermometer ranging from 200
10 28o below zero.
The Episcopal, NJ. L. and T. NJ.
churches had Christmas trees on
Christmas Eve, and the Presbyte-
rians had their tree on Christmas
night.
AT Trinity church the usual chill
drcns' services were held on Christ
mas eve. The church was taste.
fully decorated with evergreens.
All joined heartily in the service,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02
Strayed. --Reward.

On the 9th dry OF November, 1870.
from the city of Mineral Point, stray
cd, one dark brown geldlng horse, Ave
years old; has small white spot In
face, and small white spot In the hind
log, ut the heel; has shoes on fore feet
but none on hind feet. The property
Of John HaJerick. A liberal reward
Will DO paid TO tho finder Of said horse.
Any information concerning the same
may be left ut this Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02
Parties Outof Employment would
do well 20 Pead the Following:

One Of the bost ways 10 make woney II TO
secure an aRcncy tor tho ssle Of an article
that - Indispensable IN ssery family, and for
Family Platform Scale, patented December y.
1878. IL an article Of this kind. tts beauty,
accuracy. and convenience. sells Il at sight 10
every housckeeper. II 10 made OF brass. highly
get lost. aud IL always ready for use. The
sale OF these scales during the past year was
30 great that the pr0prictors were unable 10
Manufacture them fast enough u Ill their
orders. but ihsy now have increased facilities
for tanning them out. aud are now fully pre-
pcred 70 fill all orders ~ soon ~ received
with greatly improved Scale. They give
and they seldom fall u MAKE from e5 to $40
per day. which ~ likely TO keep up for the
coming fall and winter. We advise yon to
Central Avenue, Cincinnati. Ohio, Tor
dercfiptiye circulars and terms to Agents.
mentioning our papsr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02

The Annual Meeting Of the Linden
Town Farmers Mutual Fire Insur-
anco Company. for the election OF OIL
GERS and tho transaction OF such other
business AZ may be brought before the
meeting. The meeting will be held In
tho Town Hall In tho village of Lin
den, on Tuesday. January 9th, 1880. at
10 O'clock, A. NJ.
JOHN LEE. President.
JOHN TREdONIN0, Secretary. 20tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02
DEATH OF GEO. w. BLISS.
A Sketch Of His Busy and Eventful
Life.

From the Neosha (iissouril Journal.
When the journal announced last
week that the recovery of Mayor G..
w. Bliss was considered doubtful we
had no idea that this week we should
be called upon to chronicle his sud-
dea demise. His death occurred
yesterday morning.
In his death the city has lost the
first and only mayor it ever had, and
by order of city council flags have
been displayed at half-mast and most
of the business houses we're closed
this afternoon during the funeral
services.
The friends gathered at the family
residence and after singing and
prayer, the procession was formed
and moved 10 the Congregational
church, of which the deceased was q
member. The services at the church
were very impressive. Rev. A. j.
Smith preached an eloquent sermon,
in which he reviewed the life and
labors OF the deceased. After singing,
he re mains were taken charge of by
the Masonic fraternity of the city /;
the casket was opened and the family
and friends took last look at the
corpse.
The following is the order in which
the procession moved from the church
to the cemetery:
Masons.
Hearse.
Carriage containing family OF de-
ceased.
Carriages containing friends.
At the cemetery the Masons con-
Quoted their usual burial services.
OBITUARY.
George Washington Bliss was born
September 70, 1905. at Towanda,
Luzerne NOW Bradford) county, Pa.
His parents removed to Chantauqua
county, y. u, when he was small
child. When he arrived at the age
when all young men should start out
for themselves, he secured a situation
under the apprenticeship rule In the
Censor printing Office, at Fredonia,
y. y. This was his starting point
i'm life. And his associates and com
panions at that time are now or have
been the brightest lights in tho in
tellectual, moral and political world
Horace Greeley, whose master mind
nodded and controlled the public
opinion, served an apprenticeship in
the same Office at tile same time.
When Mr Greeley left for New York
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02

NorioE,-rako notice. that Jeuck n
Mullen are about to dissolve partner
ship, and all persons knowing them-
selves indebted to the firm are re-
quested to call and settle within the
next thirty days and save costs.
10 JEUCK y MULLEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02
Fursl Furs!

Alaska. Astrachan, Mink, Seal
skid. Sets. at very low prices. ut Del
lers Ladies', during this cold weather
you should supply yourselves while
they are cheap.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02
A NOTABLE EVENT.
Installation Of Officers Of Mineral
Point Commandery, No. 12,K,T.

The officers elect Of Mineral Point
Commandery were publicly in
stalled at their Asylum in this city
on Monday evening last, There
were present Sir knights and in
vited guests to the number of over
two hundred. The beauty and the
ohivalry Of our city, rs we'll as of
neighboring towns, were very large
~ represented, The occasion par
took very much of the nature of
n dress party, ari indeed the splcn-
dor of dress was never before equal
ed at any public gathering in
Mineral Point, Among the dis
tinguished visitors from abroad
were, Right Eminent NJ, d. Cham
berlain, of Freeport, Sir, Knight
VIM. Trembor, a former resident
of this city, and Past PROBATE Rev.
Richard Sweet, of Frecport,
About fifty Knights Tomplar
of the Commandery were present
and took part in the ceremonies of
installation. Sir Chamberlain acted
rs Grand Commander, Sir Geo. w,
Cobb, rs Deputy, and Sir Calvert
Speuslcy as Captain General.
Following is u list Of the officers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-02


MES were conducted added charm
of solcmnity to the occasion.
Sir I, Scott Ansley delivered the
address of the evening, His
thoughts were clothed in elegant
and appropriate language. During
the delivery of the address, the
speaker was listened to in breath
less silence. And the many en-
comiums bestowed upon him NJ the
close gave evidence that his power
MS an orator was recognized and
appreciated.
Refreshment as well rs labor is
an important part of Masonry. Tho
installation ceremonies being over,
the guests were called to the ban
quet hall where n sumptuous feast
was spread for them. The supper,
which was n magnificent one,
was gotten up under the super
vision of Mrs. Kissell II was
richly enjoyed and many were the
praises bestowed upon it.
The most brilliant scene Of NIL
was yet to follow. Sir Knights
and guests joined in the pleasures
Of the dance. The toilets of very
many OF tho ladies were indeed
elegant, AS we have said, the party
was one Of the most brilliant
ever given in Mineral Point, and
we believe it would compare very
fayorably with any party Of like
character given in the larger cities.
The Music was furnished by
the Hoare Brothers, and Messrs.
Mabbott Il Culver, Of Helena, and
gave entire satisfaction. Mr.. Nab
bolts calling was a pleasant feature
Of the cotillion dancing, and added
much to the success OF the occasion.
We understand the same music
has been engaged for the Chapter
installation, Of which due notice
will be given.
The reception committee con-
sisted Of Sir Knights 9. Spensley,
T. r. Parmele and J. II. Gundry.
Especial credit is due TO them for
the admirable manner in which the
affair was conducted. But each
Templar is entitled 10 praise for the
knightly reception and entertain
mcnt given 70 the guests.
, 1880-02-28
A TRol,Bl ED DEMOCRAT, =:

Sptctat Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Feb. Eft the great Greeley
we're alive to-day how he would enjoy reading
the complaint Of one Peter 3. Say, Of this coun-
ty. and q resident for more than two score OF
years, in his application for divorce. Politically,
Saysbelongs to that party to which the great H.
G, said all horse -thievcs belonged,-the Dcmoc-
racy,-and, judging from bis pica. he Is Joined
to his idols and may Us well he let alone. Peter
has filed petition for divorce In tho
Superior Court of this county, the
defendant being Ann Eliza Say.
He recitcs that they were mar
ried about 1880, but that no children have been
in,r,, to them. He then sets forth thAt the de-
fcnJuut bns trcuted him in cruel and inhulnan
manner, ordering him from his own house and
nome and threatening to leave In case he did
MT. that she had hnbit Of shutting herself In
= rnorn md threatening to beat him with large
hickory club which she always kept handy, If
he attempted to enter the rootn, ctA: These ure
xrI serious charges, If true, but the last one Is
worse yet, to-wit: That. although she well
knew at tho time Ut marriage thnt tho plain
fftf was ii Democrat, she refuses hin
The privilege of bringing into the house or OF
reading Democratic papers. This tostiuacy
i1noI1 her part, he allegrs has continued for
11,or. thnn five years. and to such an extent that
thc plnintiu has no peace of mind; wheref ore hes
nr,,vs for the dissolution of the bonds that oi1,d
him to Ann Eliza Is this another scheme tn
..nrt,,{l the circulation of Dtmt:En1ic papoFhf
let voorhees, organize COMMUNICATING rlgnts
of the Democratic free press nre IN danger!