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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22
THE HIGH SCHOOL.

The names OF the members of the sevcra,
classes are arranged in the order of scholarship,
as determined by the final examinations the
figures in each case being the average Of the
pupils standing II, all the different branches
studied. The () preiixcd To many names indt
Gates that tho pupil has been pursuing one or
more OF the studies of the next higher class and
his standing has beun found by averaging this
with his other studies. A blank in this column
opposite any name indicates an absence al tbs
time OF examination, oi excuse from it on ar
count OF brief attendance previous to cyamn.
allons, or withdrawal previous 10 close Of term.
In justice To the pupils It should be stated
that sickness accounts for absence In nearly
every case. 63, the actual number OF days ~
scaoo denotes perfection in the column head
ed Attendance, In many cases a smaller num-
her than this shows that the pupil began some
time subsequent 10 the opening at the term,
and not that his attendance was irregular
The figures In this column are Il source OF sa,
isiaction TO all friends of the Institution. The
percentage, with the membership for bnsi',
reaches 96, higher figure than ever hofore NJ.
tnncd. The column headed Tardmess shows
the actual uamber OF eases tor each pupil Per.
ftction In this respect is indicated by u blanks
The record of department Is omitted. The
school, ns q whole, has reached standard IN
this respect that rcuders pnbttc report unnee.
essary either rs q stimulus 30 pupils on means
OF iniormallonlo parents Although there is
room for Improvement In individual eases, pop
ular sentiment throughout the school has como
so strongly ogptnst wrong conduct that thctr
Is close approximation to selfgoyernmcnl
Parents Viii decide whether the tlgnrcs IN
the scholarship column are NIL that they shone
he. It's expected that IN every Instance where
the pnpi is in the enjoyment Of good health
from one TO three hours OF his time AT home
shah be devoted to his school work Tho
.,i ti,.,t 4
for too low standing 10 some cases. No pupil
eau acqut himself credtahly in his classes
without the use OF extra time 10 this way.
All fractions are omitted.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

DEATH has entered the editorial
ranks OF Iowa comfy and taken Mr..
j. I. Shumway, Of the Arena Star,
the last number of which paper gives
the following account of the deceas-
eds short lie, sickness and death:
Early in November Mr.. Shumway
was stricken down with paralysis
and for short time was not ex-
pected to survive, but the best med
ical aid and the most attentive care
conquered for the time, and slow
but apparent cure seemed to be
manifesting itself. immediately
after his attack the patient was con-
veyed to the private residence of
Mr.. J, p. Williams where the neces-
sary quiet and attention could be
had. The Good Templars, of which
worthy order Mr.. Shumway was at
the time member, and Chief Temp
lar of the Arena Lodge, took upon
themselves the duty of watchers and
we're most faithful to their trust.
Christmas day Mr.. Shumway had
so far recovered as to be able to take
a seat at the table, and a happy oc-
casion was it to the poor sufferer.
For the past few weeks the editor
had contributed somewhat to the
pages of his paper, and plans for the
future were being made with hopes
of realization. Being of u sensitive
nature Mr. Shumway could not bear
to be u burden on his friends longer
than it was absolutely possible, and,
last week, returned to his old quar-
ters at the Wisconsin House. BY
many the change is somewhat at
tibuted to his relapse, as be had
not been as well since his removal,
though nothing was contemplated
until Monday evening, when mark
Ell change was observed by his
friends. The patient also realized
the fact, and announced it as bis
belief that his end was near at hand
Though IN great pain during the
night he retained his senses to the
last, the pains Of disease merciIully
ceased at the last hour, aud the end
was peaceful.
At the time Of his death Mr..
Shumway was SO years, 10 mouths
and % days old. lie was boru in
Ira, Cayuga Co. n. Y. and came to
Wisconsin with his parents when
quite young. Securing q good edu-
cation, he had for several years
taught school Later he had been
employed on the Dodgevile CAron-
icio until a short time previous to
connecting himself with the star
in 1878 For eighteen months he
had conducted the affairs Of this
sheet with credit TO himself aud the
entire satisfaction Of the publishers.
In the death Of Mr. Shumway the
community has met with n calamity
that will remain fresh in the public
mind for time to come.
The funeral services were held in
the Cong'nl church this, Thursday
afternoon, under the auspices OF tho
Good Templar Lodge, which, to-
gether with a large concourse of
citizens followed the remains to the
village cemetry.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

SOME rascal invaded the premises
Of Lewis Laun, two miles north Of
town, on Monday night, and stuck
one of his most valuable hogs, worth
about SIS. so that it died the next
night. The animal was stuck in such
a way that when it laid down the
wound closed, and it was only upon
cutting It open, preparatory to ren
deripg it into soap-grease, that MI.
l.aun discovered the wound and that
it's death was caused by inward
bleeding and not by disea3e. The
object of the villain was evidently to
steal the porker, but be was proba-
bly, scared off by the appearance OF
Mr.. Laun's dog upon the scene. Mr.
Laun desires us to give notice that
hereafter it will not be safe for any
one to be found prowling about his
premises after rightfall - Cl,rmtcie
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

AT the shooting match last week
Mr.. Thos. Gribble surprised the
crack shots, by coming to the front
twice out of three times and diyid-
ing Grst money with those whom he
tied. Joe. Engels proved to be an
exceedingly good shot, taking third
money in the first purse and first in
the second and third. Let our boys
keep we'll up in practice and they
have no need to fear outsiders from
any quarter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

AN amusing incident happened
last week. One Of our chicken
breeders invited a fellow admirer
from afar to take dinner with him,
on entering the premises of the host,
inst e al of going into the house they
visited the poultry yards. after
viewing the fowls for half hour or
more they both came back to town,
without supplying the wants q the
inner man. So lost in admira-
ton they forgot dinner. 1t takes
oil kinds of men to make world is
thus plainly proven.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

Messrs. Mealiff, Edwards, Gross
cup and some other gentlemen, Of
Lena, Ill.,, were in our city last week
during the poultry show. They arc
Jolly, wholesoul fellows we'll met,
and made many warm friends here,
who will always be pleased to have
them come often
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

out and apprehend the person thus
engaged, and have finally arrested q
young lady aged about twenty-five
years, . near neighbor OF Mr.. b.
Great excitement prevails at that
burg, public opinion being divided.
The case now "hangs fire" in Justices
court.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22
The Local Field.

yxs- Business Notices in local columns,
,e,ded, and in same type as local news, will
he charged for at the rate Of 10 cents per line,
each insertion. No business potiee published
~ this department, first issue, for less than
~ cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22
j. II. TEREY, Piincipala

A NEW Howe Sewing Machine
worth twenty-five dollars, for sale at
this Office VII take wood 10 tho
amount Of ten dollars, the balance
cash down,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22
TIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
TERN CLOSING DEC. 10, 1870.

The subioined statement Of attendance,
puncluality, etc, cyhbIls more sajAi"cipiF
condition Of the several degt1menta il these
respects than any heretofore reported, he
percentage Of attcn lance jrc up 10 those pi
many of the best managed school systems ~
the cities aud Villages uG the ctai" ihey are
exccllcd in very few places Tarincss can,
with effort be further diminished and par,n's
are requested to co operate ~ accomplishing
This. The department that presents the be7l
,hewing in this respect records All enrolment
of Al. win a total of & cases ot tardinoa, tor
the term several others, though much below
thi,. have a record highly crcdiiabie The az
craze of tardne- reaches something more lLAn
one cnse lur each pupil enrolled.
Pupils who have been relther ahscW nor
iardy during The t,rntexclusiFc Of those IN the
Iligh School aud Preparatory claas whose rec
ord Is given al length below are as !oilo"s
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

TIE dramatic entertainments
Monday and Tuesday evenings by
the Darlington amateurs, assisted by
Mr.. Bert Miller, were not very
largely attended by our citizens,
nevertheless we understand that
enough was taken in to defray eX-
penses. Miller is very successful
Dutcbman and repeated y brought
down the house with laughter. The
Darlington boys did well, especially
Rose, Martin, Maclelaa and Knight.
Miss Blondeile had her part well
committed, but lacked much in voice
and as an actress.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22
THE new signs Of Brown d Hor,
nung are very neat and attractive.


Sewing machine needles, oils, and
the various extras kept for sale by
Neil, opposite Pulfords.
A BOTTLE of wine which was
handed in to decorate the M. Z.
Christmas tree awaits the giver.
ACCORDING to the State Journal
over sixty Honorable" arrived at
Madison within one day last week.
RAILROAD excitement runs high
in Linden. They seem to be tisnr-
ing on o narrow guage from the
west.
MAX SANDS, of Dodgevilie, will
act as assistant State Librarian dur
lug the present session of the Leg
islature.
]. c. ROBERTS has concluded to
keen for sale at his meat market
fresh oysters and fresh fish in their
seasons.
REVIVAL meetings are being con-
aucted at Dodgeville NJ. +. church.
Like all other towns, its'a good HELD
80 work in.
No one looks more cosy than We'll
does in bis new quarters. All are
welcome TO call whether in want OF
= sewing machine or not.
TIE mild and spriag like weather
Which we have been experiencing
lately has caused the maple trees
epd lilac bushes to show signs Of
hudding.
TuE report of the standing Of the
pupils of our public schools for the
last term is published in this paper.
It's good reading matter for the
parents.
TIE Georgia Minstrels drew ont
the largest crowd known in this city
for many a year. We can't conscl-
cntiousy say it was the best enter
tainment given here.
STRATM.AN, of Dodgeville, has
taken trip to Iowa and Minnesota
90 business. The firm IS meeting
with good success everywhere, they
are now building several wagons to
he shipped to the Black Hills.
JoT HANSCoM has rented the place
50 long known as the CityStore, and
will take possession about the. first
of next month. This is one of the
hest stands in the city, and we pre-
dict that Jot will realize it as such.
A AC0aREsPoSDEST says: "Lady-
hugs of red enamel are Likely to
come into use upon ladies dresses
as substitutes for buttons" The
highest lady in the land cannot claim
to be a big lug then, but every little
duck will be little buggy.
sTRANED, from the yard of the
puohaher of this paper, a fine Black
Cochin puUet, which we recently
purchased at fancy price. If any
Of our good neighbors notice sur
pIus to their flock, they would confer
la'Jr 10y letting US know of it.
We met farmer on the street
me other day with countenance
sad, ana seemingly weary of life.
on asking him what's the troub'o,
he said his hogs were too fat for
market and that BE could not find
buyer. This is news for US if no
aue else.
A 4ir. Bailie, of Lancaster, has
eeu troubled at different times for
%. past three months BY some party
'"empting to set fire to his house in
Ds dead of night. Detectives have
.s.u q. work endeayorinr to ferret
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22

THE masquerade ball, given last
Friday evening was a highly pleas
ing and happy affair. We wouldn't
have missed it for "a dollar and thir-
ty-five cents" Upwards of hum
dred gallant youths hid their smiI-
ing faces behind the mask. The
young ladies were very tastily attir-
ed for the occasion. To mention the
many different characters represent
ed is unnecessary, suffice it to say
that no more successful masquerade
was ever conducted in this city, both
in point of pleasure and disguise.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1880-01-22
The Poultry Exhibition.

the poultry fanciers of this vicinity. 1t
was the first show of high. bred fowls
ever held in Mineral Point, and the
results were two-fold better than the
most sanguine anticipated, The
hundreds of visitors expressed them
selves in words of admiration on
viewing the many rare and beautiful
birds exhibited. About Us pairs
were entered, and but tsS shows in
the country, where like number of
fowls are placed on exhibition, can
boast Of as many scoring over 90
points. Mr.. Waterbury, Of Polo, Ill.,,
acted as judge, and gave universal
satisfaction. He was careful, Impair
tial and competent, and proved faith
fvl to his trust. The award of
premiums resulted as follows:
LIGHT BRAnMAs-
Fowls lst prem. Geo. M. toS.
Chicks lst and I'd. Chas Pearce, Darlington.
DARK BRAHMAs-
Fowls, 1st and Sd, Jaaes lloarc I'd John K,
Toay.
Chicks, lst, "a and Sd, James Hoare.
BLACK CoCnlNs--
Chicks, lst,F. II. Mealif1, Lena, III I'd, Cul-
n.,l ma lt,u
ton,
PARTRIDGE CoCmNs--
Fowls, lst, john Pcnhallecol, Jr.
Chicks, Ed schrictcr Darlington Cd, Clara
Pcnhallegoa; Sd, ". j. Pcnhallccon.
Burr CocHINs--
Bruce, Darlington.
WHITE CocmNs--
Fowls, lst, Richard Hoarc.
clicks, ,st, Frank Roy, Darlington.
PLYMoUrH Rocks
Fowls, lsl, +, II. Meali9, Lena, Ill; "a,
Rieh'd lIoarc
Chicks, lsl John Allen, 81, f. II acalll;
Sd, Rich'd lIoare,
BROWN LRGmoRNs--
Chicks lst and ID, John Il roay.
WHITE LEGHoRNs--
Fowls LIST, sam king.
Chicks: Let, sam Hooking, I'd, Richard
Williams
W. +. BLACK SPANISH
Fowls, LIST, james Prince.
GAME
Fowls, b. b. r., 1st Stephen Thomas, "a,
John Frazer Darlington, 3d. W. i.
Mayhew.
Ginger Red, LIST, Uiy Wasley.
Brown B. H., lst, NY Wascy, 2i Aartn
Bros.
Blue Red, LIST, VIII Curry
Black Rather, lst, Earnest Wciscn.
Chicks, B. b. r., lst, stephen Thomas, Cd,
John Frazer, ID, f. 4. lIanscom
Ginger Red, LIST, W. J, ilealcy, I'd, John
Spon, Warren, IL.
Black Rather LIST, Earnest Weisen.
BANTAms-
Fowls. b. b Rad, lst, F. " Wight, Warren,
H., I'd, Ed, schrieter, Darlington, Sd,
Tom. Ferris,
Silver Duckwing, lst, Louis NJ. Zeisle, 2d
Mr.. Nicol.
Golden Duckwing, lst ]no. Driver, Oar
lugton.
Golden Seabright, 1st, Flank Roy.
Silver Scabhght, lst, i. H. Meaiilf, Lena,
Illinois.
White Bantams, Isl, Robt. Philips, I'd.
Monte Smith,
Chicks, b B. Red, l5t ana 81, Ed. Schrcter,
Darlington.
Silver Dnckwiug, lst. John Frazer
silver scabright, lst. y. W. Wright, War
rem H.
GOLDEN PoLlsu7-
Fowls. lst, Joseph Jackson.
BARS YARD Fowls or Mucg AMucks--
Chicks, Isl, j Ohm Teasdaie, I'd, Harry l'an-
kins, Sd, Stauslnorc Nieian.
HoCD,N-
Chicks, lst, I'd and 81, YIN. Lanyon, =.
EuprN GrEsE-lst Geo n Cox
TorLouss GGEsE-lsi, F. ". Wright, War
ren ~
White Mu.cory Ducks, lst, Geo. NJ. Cox.
p,s.k 1st. :. II aealiG
Row N Dnek, lst, I W wight.
pelia Duck, l>t, W WrehL
Bronze Turkeys, lsl. + y Wright.
English Rabbits, lsi, Dayid-C Jacha, %, Geo,
~ Cox.
Several cages Of pigeons were on exhibition
but not entered for any prze.
Financially it was a complete 'nc-
cess, and the many exhibitors from
a distance returned home satisfied
vith the manner ia which they had
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

On the 18th, of pneumonia, Mrs Rebecca Stricken,
wife OF Mrs James Wehn ofthis place. aged about 20
years. She had been married only few months.
In Staunton, on the Sth inst, at the residence Of
her brother-in-law, Mr.. David Scherer, Miss Angus
ia Smith, daughter Of MI. VIM Smith, of this
place, aged s6 years, month and day.
On the 7th inst, at Waynesboro', Frank Smith, son
of Benjamin and Maria Smith, in the 9th year of
his age.
AT the residence of the parents the Valley Pike
about three miles North of Staunton, Saturday
last, Alexander, infant son of Capt. Lewis Hartman,
ag Led 81 days.
At the residence OF DR. A. W. Eskridge, near Sum-
merville, Feuquer county, Va, the Goth, after
lingering Illness of consumption, Miss Emma Wall,
formerly Of Alexandria, Va Harrsonburg papers
copy.
At Hampton, Va. on Sunday evening last, the 18th
inst., of typhoid fever, Miss Hattie F. AllemOng,
daughter of Mr.. j. W. F. Allemong, of Br1dgewater,
Va, aged IS years. She was pupil at the Wesley
an Female Institute In the years 1871 1875 18T9and
on visit to of her school ma ties and friends
Miss Kate Whiting-at whose home she died. She
was young lady of the most amiable and lovely
disposition and had drawn around her host of
loving and admiring friends. 'Death loves shin
ing mark"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RoAD.-1t is stated
that the Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company
have purchased the Luray Caverns, and con-
template purchasing Weyers Cave and
Cave of the Fountains, and intend to
make both points prominent to travellers
and excursionists. 1t is also rumored that
the same company will be purchaser OF
the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad, at
the sale to take place in February next. Mr.
Kimball is now in Europe and it is conjec.
tured that his business is in part with the
holders of the bonds of this company. Should
this purchase be effected, it would secure a di
rect outlet to the West and South, in the com
pletion of the road from Waynesboro to Sa.
lem. These are important rumors and We
hope they are true.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

SURGICAL OPERATIoN.-For some time
past small lump on the right breast of Hon.
John F. Lewis had been gradually charging,
and causing some uneasiness. As several oil
his family had been afflicted with cancer, he
was apprehensiye that the development par
took of that character. He consequently con.
suited DR. Mcclure, Of Richmond, who, after
examination, advised that the lump be cut out
Several weeks ago. Mr.. Lewis went to Rich.
mond and had the operation performed. When
we last heard from him he was doing well and
as the disease had not commenced spreading
it is hoped that the root of it has been eradi
icated No great pain had been experienced
from it, up to the time of the operation, but as
it seems to be hereditary, Mr.. Lewis de-
termined to take it at the start, and this de-
termination may relieve him entirely hereaf
ter. We earnestly hope so, and that his ac
tive usefulness may not be impaired by thu
operation just performed. Mr. Lewis has not
experienced any positive Inconvenience from
the cancer, nor had his system, to any notice
able degree, been affected by it. His timely
precaution in undergoing the surgical process
may have most salutary effect upon hi'
health.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16


WEDDING.-The nuptlals of Miss Rosalie
Beirne Tams daughter of the late VIM. II.
Tams, and Mr.. Conway NJ. Whrttle of the Au-
gusta National Bank, son of Commodore
White, and nephew of Bishop White, were
solemnized Thursday evening in Trinity Epis-
copal church, by the Rev. w. @. Hullihen, in
the presence ola large and brilliant assemblage.
The church WAS beautifully decorated, love-
ly arch offiowers spanning the entrance to the
chancel and on either side beautiful exotics
The arch WAS surmounted by large horse
| shoe and beneath it was suspended huge
marriage bell, formed of magnolia leaves with
tongue of lily, and the monogram ct" and
"W." in white and scarlet flowers on the front.
On either side the space allotted for the in
vted guests was cut off from the main body
Of the church by gates covered with flowers,
on one Of which was large CIV and on the
other w" When the strains of the wedding
march pealed forth from the organ the bridal
procession filed into the church in the follow
| ing order:
| The ushers, Messrs. W. P. Eskridge, Jno D.
Martin, E. NJ. Taylor, James r. Taylor and Roger
Atkinson. The attendants: Briscoe Tams and
Miss Matte Frazier; Edward Echols and Miss
Bessie McCeldon H. B. Brown and Miss Carrie
Gay; Waldo Allen and Miss Annie Cochran ;
w. W. McGuffin and Miss Annie Bell; A. G.
Stuart and Miss Nettie Foster; VIM. Patrick
and Miss Annie Hendren; F. B. West and
Miss Fannie Smith; ]. e. Rollins and Miss
Mary Atkinson; w. B. Woodward and Miss
Nettie Tams the groom and Mrs. W. n.
Tams; Mr. w. P. Tams and the bride.
The bride wore rich white satin, over
which flowed in graceful folds long tulle veil,
which was attached TO her hair with proftl-
sion of orange blossoms. The bridesmaids
were attired in white tarletons with appropri-
ate head dress The bride was given away by
her brother, VIM. P. Tams, Cashier of the Au-
gusta National Bank, and after the ceremony,
che wedding party, with large number of in
vited guestS, repaired to the residence of Mrs.
Tams, where an elegant reception was given.
The presents were numerous and costly. COM
prlsing many rare and beautiful pieces of sill
yer ware &c.
May their welded lite prove as pleasant as
their happy union presages. Both are great
favorites in Staunton society and never yet
has couple atarted on the untried way with
sincerer good wishes or brighter prospects for
along and joyous future.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

DEATHs.-Sad news reached Staunton last
week in the announcement of the death OF
Miss Gussie Arnall, sister of Chas. s. Arnall
ESQ.,, which occurred at her brothers residence
in Augusta, Ga, on the afternoon of Thursday
last She was a general favorte with the citi-
zens OF Stanton, her gentle nature and chris
tian character making friends of all who
CHANGED to meet her. The remains were
brought to Stanton and inferred in Thornrose
Cemetery on Saturday last.
Last Monday a telegram was received an
nouncing the death of Miss Hattie Allemong,
youngest daughter of J. W. Allemong, ESQ. OF
Bridgewater The deceased had been visiting
friends at Hampton, Virginia, and whilst there
contracted the fever and died after short ILL
ness. She was lovely girl, the pet and pride
of the household and dearly beloved by many
many friends Year before last she was
student at the Wesleyan Female Institute, and
her CHEEKY disposition and warm hearted gen.
erosity Won to her all with whom she came in
contact. This is the second daughter Mr.. AL.
lemong has lost within short time, and now
but one remains, Mrs. Earnest Strayer of Har
risonburg. 1t is a sad, sad blow. and in theil
sore affliction the family have the sincerest
sympathy of all who know them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

SERIOUS AcoIDENT.-The last Bridgewater
Journal states that ON Monday evening last
while DIR. Sam. Bell of Long Glade, was driving
to his home from Milnesville, his horse became
frightened at the rafting of some table ware
that he had in the buggy and ran off. The doc
tor became entangled in the wheels and was
dragged some distance, bruising and mangling
him fearfully Fortunately no bones were
broken, hut he received internal injuries that
are serious, but Dr. r. H. B. Brown, his at.
tending physician, informs us that they are NOT
fatal