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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
THE PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON, Aug. "a, 2:15 p. M
As stated in the official bulletin sen;
at 1920 this morning the swelling
Of the Presidents parotid gland, al
though it had not perceptibly
changed in appearance since yester-
day seemed a little softer to the
touch. As a more careful examina-
ton made later in the day convinced
the surgeons that pus had already
began to form, and as the patients
condition was satisfactory, it was de-
cided to make an incision immedi-
ately after the noon examination.
The operation was a comparatively
trif1ing one and was performed by
DIR. Hamilton. The cut was made
just under and forward of the right
ear and resulted in the Liberation Of
a small quantity of healthy pus es-
timated by Dr. Bliss to be about
equivalent in bulk to two medium
sized peas. The patients pulse went
to is Immediately after the opera
ton, but soon began to recede, and
in half an hour had fallen to the
point at which it stood when the ex
animation was made.
The President is reported as ma
terially better this morning. He
passed the best night for some time
and awoke with his mind clear.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26

clans will make no such careless as
sertions. Cases do sometimes get
well which are apparently of the
most malignant type, but it is owing
more to the excessive vitality of the
particular case than to the doctors
medicines; for we are forced to &C
knowledge that the special treatment
of this terrible disease which num-
bers its victims by thousands and
tens of thousands yearly, is still
shrouded IL utter darkness-it is a
"questio vexata" which all the great
minds Of ancient and modern times
have, as yet, been unable to solve.
| speak Of diptheria because Of its
severity and because it is disease
which the people have suffered more
from in this section of the state than
from any other disease, and further,
because in my opinion it is one of
the scourges which may, by the ex-
ercise of due precaution be averted,
or its severity and duration materi-
ally curtailed. 1t is, in its essential
nature, a disease having its origin in
unwholesome surroundings prima-
rily, and then is conveyed and prop
agated by contagion; and if when
ever it makes its appearance in a To-
cality rigid quarantine regulations
are enforced, it can be stamped out
and its ravages checked At some
future time | shall discuss more at
length the means whereby this may
be accomplished, and in the mean
time should like to hear from others
on the subject.
f. w. PATTERSON, NJ. d.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
FROM BLANCHARDYULE.

The harvest is ended much earlier
than usual, and already the hum of
the threshing machine is heard.
Farmers are rejoicing in unusually
good crops.
Though we cannot boast of a rail-
road, or any immediate prospects of
one, improvements are still going on.
A number Of handsome residences
have been erected the present season,
Such is The demand for lots that the
second addition to the village has
been surveyed and recorded.
The Rev. NJ. f. Gjertson who has
for many years ministered to the
Scandinavian congregation here has
removed to Minneapolis, MINI. The
regret at his departure is not con-
fined to bis own people, butts shared
by all.
D. r. Crowell, for two years en-
gagged in the mercantile business
here, is about to remove to Cobb,
Iowa county.
A very pleasant party was held at
the residence of Mr.. A. Blanchard,
recently, the occasion being the
birthday of Miss Mary Blanchard.
AT night the young people engaged
in a merry dance, for which most
excellent music was furnished by
Mr.. A. Robertson and Miss Matte
Holland of Moscow, organist.
The Hoare Bros. of Mineral Point
were callers at the American House
on Saturday.
A number of our most esteemed
citizens recently tcok an excursion
to Blue Mounds, and we are happy
to announce that, after making dill
gent search and inquiry. they found
the road home, greatly to the relief
of their many admiring friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
Communicated.

4 few weeks ago wrote Il com
munication which was published in
the Democrat, and hoped that some
member or members of the profes-
sion would be prompted by it to
contribute something of similar
nature through the same channel.
Nothing having appeared however,
! take it for granted that they either
did not see il, or that they have no
desire to comply with the request
therein stated | regret that this is
50, for il each would but contribute
a few thoughts occasionally, they
would serve us topics for more ex-
tended discussion, and thus we
would mutually assist one another
in formulating ideas. 1t is very
easy after the ball is once put in
motion TO keep it going, and it would
please me exceedingly to have some
OF the patriarchs put their mighty
shoulders against it and send ii
spinning on its onward course, and
then perhaps, some of us with MIN
bier legs though less ponderous in
tellcet, could Oyertake II ore II ceaSaS
to move, and throwing ourselves
against il with all our feeble might.
keep up its motion. 1t has been as
serted, 50 | am told, that my only
Object in writing articles to be pub
lished is as an advertising scheme
serving to bring my own name be-
fore the public This is wholly
false; my sole object being the dis
semination of hygienic knowledge
and mutual improvement; and if it
has been said that my object is 4
mereenary one, whoever said it must
recolleet that this is free country
and that he has the same unqualified
right to exercise the same blessed
privilege: and nothing on earth
would give me greater pleasure than
to behold in print the great ideas
that aetuate the great mind to make
this wonderful disclosure. So far as
concerns me each and every indi-
vidual may write and publish a six
teen page sheet every day in his life
and | shall not complain, if be does
not write anything more unprofes-
sional than | shall write. It is
possible some may think that BY a
discussion Of the laws of hygiene
and the means of preventing dis
ease, we are throwing away our
bread and butter" but it is lust As
much the duty of the physician to
try and prevent disease as it is to
minister to the sick, and don't be-
lieve there are many who would not
rather prevent an epidemic of ma
lignant diptheria if they could than
to have it occur for all the satisfac-
ton there is in treating il. Unscru.
pulous quacks may tell you that
they can cure every case of it in its
worst form, but conscientious physi,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
Never Give In.

1 You are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits. loss of appetite. general
debility, disordered blood. weak consti-
tuition, headache, or any disea.e of a
bilious nature. by ali means procure a
bottle of Electric Bilters. You will b.
surprised to see the rapid Improvement
that will follow; you viii be inspired
with new life; strength and activity
viii return: pain and misery sill
cease. and henceforIh you viii rejoice
in the praise of Electric Biiters. Sold
at fifty cents bottle. by J. b. & C. r
Moffett.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26

is impossible to ct any. If there is
any person desip,s to 60 into the
above business, htcould not find a
better opening tharhere.
Business is at .standstill as yet,
but we are in hops that It's near al
hand, when we i'll all have our
hands full.
Mr.. Gillmann1 two beer wagons
passed through here yesterday,
loaded with staes. This looks as
though Mr.. Gillmn has not enough
kegs to fill up hiorders.
Mr.. Daniel Zirmer, Jr., accompa-
MED by Miss Aa Culver, and Miss
BERTHE Sherwood spent the Sabbath
in our village. Jan says that Eden
is the boss ane that she will out
rival her sister towns on the new
road.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hewitt, Of
Rockford, Ills, are visiting friends
here and are theguests of Mrs. Guy
on and Dolphin
Constant andDaniel Cholyin have
on hand 4 lare stock of beautiful
chromos which they are disposing
Of cheap. Cal'and see them before
they are all gne They keep over
Cholyin's hardware store.
Mrs. Guyomnd Mrs. Dolphin had
a social gathering at their residence
yesterday afternoon; quite a large
number of fiends were entertained
music and singing were in order.
Mrs. j. Z Smoker sent out quite
Il number If invitations to her nu-
merous friends in this village to APP
pear at her rsidence to-day, to have
a good time The object is a sewing
bee before she departs for the far
west.
Mrs. E. J. Treglown and Mrs.
Mary J. jeffrey OF Linden, spent last
Sunday AMI Monday in our village,
and were he guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Bowdhn.
THE abve items were unayoida-
bly, crowded out of our last week 5
issue.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
EDEN ETCHiNGs.

EDEN, WIS, August %, 1851
The crops of this place have been
harvested, and most of the farmers
report as having a good crop. The
carpenters are at work on the new
addition to Bailey's Hotel, which is
to be 1896 90 feet high, and when
completed il viii be the largest
building in the village.
The Good Templars Of this place
are going to hold a Festival Tuesday
evening, Aug. Both, 1881, in the new
addition to Bailey's Hotel All are
cordially invited to attend. Come
one, come all
There are to be two carloads Of flax
delivered here to-day, which is some
thing the people Of this place have
not heard of before SO much for
the advantages of railroad.
VIII Davis, the hardware mer-
chant of Arena, is here visiting
friends for a few days, the guest Of
DR. Pinkerton.
Jacob Hays, who has been suffer
ing from Il severe attack Of cholera
morbus for some time is able to be
Oh the streets again.
The railroad hands to the number
Of forty, who have been boarding at
the hotels of this place, took their
departure for Madison last Saturday
afternoon, where they will lay track
on that end Of the road toward Mil
waukce.
While passing the city of Ed
mund, which is to be the second
Chicago lin their mind) we failed to
notice as much improvement as is
stated III the Chronicle from time to
time, but for all that they have
nice location for city, and we think
it will improve So mote it be.
There was young Dodgeyillian
came out here ON the train one day
last week, hatless and penniless, and
stated that as he came along on the
flat car the wind blew his hat off
and he asked that the train might
be stopped so that he could get it,
but the train would not stop, and he
thought there was a great deal of
combination about the train anyway
and he asked a friend III the village
if he would loan him his hat and
borrow him ten cents until the friend
came to Dodgeville; through the
generosity of the friend he got what
he asked for.
f. A. Cunningham received the
first freight shipped over this road for
this place.
Some of the railroad hands are
cleaning out the spring which the
railroad company purchased from
Daniel thinner, and are about to
erect a water tank near the depot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
A splendid Stock Farm for sale.

The undersigned offers for
sale his splendid stock farm
located within one-half mile of
Calamine, nine miles from
Mineral Point and six miles
from Darlington. 1t is one of
the best farms in the State for
stock raising purposes. The
farm contains
281 Acres Of Land,
about so acres is under cultiva-
ton, 100 acres of meadow, and
the remainder timber and
pasture. 1t is well watered hY
two living springs.
A good stone dwelling house,
two stories high, well laid out,
and good cistern.
Two good barns, graDaries,
corn cribs. wagon houses, &c,
on the place. Also a good
well. THE FABM WILL BE SOLD
CHEAP and ON EASY TERMS.
The place is divided off by
fences into eight different divi-
sions. JOHN LoGUE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
I ynii
- W..
NV York Postal Card.

Now tint prosperity smiles upor
our land Md the heart is merry Will
the glad filings OF success, we think
the time ms come to press upon tn,
attention 4 our readers the value o
the cash s,stem.
When te panic comes and crasI
follows crash, thousands are ready
to curse their hard lot and wish tha
instead ola Load Of debts they were
able to haze clean book.
1t is mouse lecturing q fallen man
he wantsraising up before the good
advice is given; but it is of practical
utility toshow how he may be able
to keep Oh his feet and so prevent
the misha
What s credit? It is the uncer
tain quicksand which appears SC
very smooth and safe, but is eyel
ready to swallow up the ADVENTURE
WHO trusts himself there. It is in
trade bad for all parties The store
keeper and merchant who sees his
shelves stocked with goods obtained
Oh credit, and day by day counts his
cash reeeips, is always anxious, care
sits heavil7 upon his brow. home
enjoyments have but little charm fol
him. As he time to pay tie bills
approaches he feels all his hopes
shattered, his ambition destroyed.
If he is able to fulfil his obligation
he feels rec and happy, but only fol
time; the next payday is nearing
and the same trouble has to be gone
through. On the other hand, cash
transactions are certain. The mcr.
chant VINO has 10 bills 70 meet i
the hapPiest man on earth. When
his store is closed he can give him
self up to the pleasures Of home and
It's comforts, and he rises from his
bed in the morning fresh and vigor
Gus to meet the cares and duties o.
the day.
We ale opposed to usury and oul
readers must be; and yet the mar
who sells goods on credit is an usurer
making the honest pay for the dis
honest. If a merchant sells to q
men 5000 worth Of goods each OF
credit he has to reckon that one vii
never pay him 50 he makes the Is
pay the extra $1,000. Instead there
fore Of paying for the goods he pur
chased. each one Of the 10 homes
men has to contribute 1858 extra t
reimburse the merchant for the baC
debts contracted. Don be tempted
by the alluring bats held out by til,
merchant, but pay cash for what yor
buy and you will be happier anc
more contented. The sweets o
hard-earned pleasure will be yours
and the sheriff with the auctionee,
will have no terror, for the goods ar,
paid for and the property is secure
The cash buyer can laugh at hare
times and can often defy the panic
but the credit merchant becomes tn,
prey of remorse and often fills tn,
suicides grave. We mean to mex,
our Postal Card a hot weapon agains
credit. We raise the banner of Casl
in the air and pledge ourselves t.
wage unceasing war with the usurper
King Credit.-Advt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26

1t is Il foolish mistake to confound a
remedy of merit with the quack medi-
ciHes now SO common. We have used
Parker's Ginger Tonic with the happi-
est results for Rheumatism and Dys-
pepsia, and when worn out by over
work, and know it to be a sterling
health restorative. 2-4w
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
Enr Sale

Two houses, barn and several lots
situated in the north western part of
the city will be sold on reasonable
terms. For further particulars inquire
of the undersigned On the premises.
Mrs. II. MITCHELL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
To the sheriff of Iowa County,
STATE OF WISCONSIN.
HANS B. WARNER,
Secretarr of &

County OF Iowa.
!, Thomas Kennedy, sheriff Of said county
Of Iowa do hereby certify that the above IS q
true copy OF a general election notice served
upon me BY the Secretary of state Of the state o
Wisconsin. and now on file IN my once; that
pursuant TO said notice, and the statute in rela-
ton 10 elections notice is hereby given that the
above named state and general officers are 70 oef
elected; also
4 member Of assembly. in the Northern Assem-
bly, district comprising the towns Of RcgeWey,
Arena wyoming Clyde, Pulaski Highland,
Eden and DOdgeyille, IL the place OF u. J.
Briggs. whose term Of Office viii expire on the
first Monday OF January next
A member Of assembly in the Southern assem-
blv district, comprising the towns Of Moscow.
WaldEick Linden. Mif1Iu. and the town and
ciry Of Mineral Point, in place Of J. W Rewey,
+ whose term Of Office viii expire ON the first
kIso a county, slperfntendent or schools, for
/ the county Of Iowa. in place Of William A.
I Jones. whose term Of Office viii expire on the
/ first Mousszy Of January next
Dated Sherif's Office. DOdgeyille. August 18th,
THOMAS KENNEDY. Sheriff,
std lows County. Wiz
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
where 10 BUY /!
MONTGOMERY WARD & co.

MONTGOMERY WARD & co.
request all who visit Milwaukee to
call at their Stores, Nos. 414, 416
and 41S MILWAUKEE STREET.
near the post-office.
While they invite comparison with
other stores, they are confident that
a trial will demonstrate the advan-
tagcs of trading with them.
Receiving supplies daily from
their o.sn WHOLESALE DRY
GOODS HOUSE i'm Chicago, their
counters display the very latest
novelties, also complete line OF
staple goods at prices beyond
doubt the lowest, because, as Jobbers,
they can save you the intermediate
profit.
Attentive statesmen take pleasure
III showing goods even though you
nay not wish to buy.
The dress and cloak-making and
millinery department., in charge OF
competent lady with 10 years
experience in New York City, is a
feature worthy of investigation.
Samples or cut goods arc sent free
upon application. Selections may be
made at home, and orders will be
promptly filed by mail or express.
All goods sent out ON approval.
ANY articles not satisfactory may
he returned and money will be
refunded.
For particulars of special sales
see Milwaukee daily papers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26

Eden. Iowa county, Ns. This Is the travellers
home, the accommodations Will bc found to
eqlIal any house IN the business iii Eden. Care
flIl hostleTs always in attendance. Livery Mt
reasonable rutrs RICHARD MAESIsG, proprietor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
PHYSICIANS.
DENTISTS.
HOTELS.

J. VI. HaIes. ID. -. >.
Dental rooms III Coad's block over @. ii. James
jewclry store Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
". j. HcaIcy.

ArtTIasEER GuMNIssIoS SALESMAN ASp GEN
IHAL CaIiEc1isG A6EST. Mineral Point Wis.
once Iii cts lIill building. Sales attended to
Ia my part of Iowa and adjoining counties
Collections promptly made.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
usEU nMnTEl
GLOBE HOTI:.

MARX TEKgILi, proprietor, Mineral Point, Wis
Well furnished rooms good tables and reason
AIe nhnIges. First -clnss harn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
HALEY HOUSE

NICHOLAS SHiLLES, proprietor. Foot Of Iligl
street, Mineral Point. The Globe Is "A first clas
hotel in every respect, il centrally located ant
the prices charged nre moderate good barn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26
HOTEL

Eden Iowa county Wis Good accommOda-
tians. charges reasonable; will furnish livery al
lair rates JosEFlIs BAILEY, proprietor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-08-26

THOMAS KENNEDY. Sheriff.
I'D lows County. Wiz
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-06-02
Court of Common Pleas.

Court met on Monday, with = on. James
Trip presiding Judge, Elmer G. Powell
Prosecuting Attorney, William B. Cher
rington Sheriff, Thomas w. Steele Deputy
Sheriff, William II. Horton Clerk, Charles
Shaffer, Thomas Rider and Frank John
son court constables.
The grand Jury was called, sworn and
charged. William w. Hughes was ap-
pointed Foreman of the Grand Jury.
We never saw the court room so well
arranged, neat, clean and well ventilated.
The order in the room was remarkable.
The seats were filled, but not a whisper
was to be heard, and there was little
moving about.
We noticed, when court opened, the
following attorneys present: J. w. Long
bon, John T. Moore, Irvine DUNCAN, Am
brose Leach, M. T. Vanpelt, c. A. Atkin-
son, Lewis Shotts, Robert H. Jones,
James M. Tripp and Elmer c. Powell.
Also, the following law students: John
Downey, Tom Moore, Charley Bum,
John Robbins and James E. Kinnison.
A very large number of persons were
called as witnesses to go before the Grand
Jury.
Thomas Plummer was arraigned on an
old Indictment for fisticuffs. Plea guilty
and fined $5 and costs.
The docket for the first day was called
There being no case ready for trial, court
took recess until o'clock p. M.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-06-02
From Grahamsvil1e.

To the Editors Of the Standard:
AS some person or persons, over as
sumed names, have been writing up our
quiet little town and neighborhood and
squirting dirty water at some of our good
citizens. I would just say that when
young editors attempt to blackguard
their neighbors they should do so over
their proper names. One seems to be
wonderfully worked up over the post
Office. Now, the trouble is that we have
one or two Nasbys in our neighborhood,
and the P. M. is a red-hot Republican.
They, the Nasby's, have been petitioning
Washington, Cove and the route agents
to give them the postoffice. o dear! How
they long to suck the public teat, even
though they get but one little drop. You
mustered too long with the Knights of
the Golden Circle We can't trust you
with even small postofice. Now gents,
if you want anything more send in your
cards. COLUMBUS WEED.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-06-02
Deaths in jackson County for the Year Ending
March 31st, 1881.

MADISON TP.-JoHN WARREN, ASSESSOR.
Alex. John H. Baker, days. Unknown.
Isaac E. Davis, IL months and Is days. Unknown.
John D. Davis, age and disease not given.
Evan N. Edwards, SO years. Old age.
Catharine A. Jones, year and months. Diph
theric Group
Mary G. Jones, 81 years. Old age.
Mary Lloyd, 80 years. Child birth.
David W. Lloyd, 43 years. Gravel.
Martha E. Mink, years and months. Spasms.
Jane Morgan, months and 20 days. Unknown.
Gettie A. Phillips, years and 8 months. Burned
Roberts, 20 days. Unknown.
Aretas Richards, years and 10 months. Unknown
Jessie Shafer, year and months. Unknown.
James William Stumbo, 20 years, l month and
days. Typhus fever.
Frank F. Stephenson, years, months and % days
Group.
Thompson, day. Unknown.
Blanche Ward months. Unknown.
William Walker, IL years and 90 days. Measles.
Jefferson Tp.-MiIton Phillips, assessor.
Mary Jane Brunton, 81 years. Neuralgia.
Mandana A. Boring, year and % days. Infama-
tion brain.
Samuel Belts, SO years. Old age.
Barney Canter, months. Bold hives.
Catharine Canter, months. Group.
James B. Davis, 2 months and Is days. Cholera in
fantum.
Mary Ella Davis, 8 mon this and days. Not known
Nellie Dunlap, 10 years and 8 months. Typhoid
fever.
David William Fox, year, 1 month and 1 day.
Cholera infantum.
Maggie Griffith, Is years, months and II days.
Typhoid fever.
winfield Scott Gray, months and days. Not
known.
Charlie Foster Horton. s months and days. I'M
known.
Arminia May Howell, year, months and II days.
Unknown.
Mary Hollenback, q years, month and day. Con-
sumption.
Calvert Spencer Horton, years, months and II
days. Diphtheria.
Geo. W. Hamer, 2l days. Inf. bowels.
Ellen Jenkins, years. Typhoid fever.
Judson Edward Jones, month and 81 days. Group.
Jacob C. Kuhner, months and 10 days. Gathering
in head.
Nancy Rawlins, 49 years. Heart disease.
Elizabeth Rawlins, l year and 6 months. Diph-
iberia.
Cora Blanch Stanley, Months. Not known.
winifred Fl. Jones, 26 years and IL months. Tyhoid
fever.
Annie Jones' I3 years. Typhoid fever.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-06-02

A GREAT many people in both town
and country are getting Graham to put
in their wells and cisterns, his fine pump,
advertised in the STANDARD. We had
him put one in cistern for US, and one
in well, and they work just right.
Mr.. Graham, while doing so large a
business with pumps, does not neglect
his sales of stoves, tinware, etc., nor an
other of his specialties. putting up light
ming rods, spouting, and putting on roof
ino