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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

A STREET hawker of an universal
panecea for human ills, who made
his advent in the city during the
continuance of the falr, SO wrought
upon the affections of the people rs
to cause several more enthusiastic TO
present him with n basket of eggs.
As the crowd about the wagon was
so dense that near approach was
impossible, they tossed them to him
one by one. As might have been
expected many of them broke under
such rough handling, u most unfor-
tunate circumstance. This eXhibi-
ton of gratitude so touched the
feelings of their object that he i'm
mediately, with one accord, blew out
his light, girded up his lions, and
departed to seek consolation else
where. His reflections doubtless led
him to believe that public exhibition
of loose women, and the singing
of indecent songs on the street corn
ers, was not the most efficient way
to obtain patronage. Saturday morn.
ing a wiser but mournful medicine
man wended his way sorrowfully to-
ward the train that runneth in that
direction called south.--Ldacaste1'
Herald,
More than probable this is the
same party who cried out on our
streets a short time ago, but being
civilized we treated him differently
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

THE large number Of wild pigeons
in this section this fall will equal
that of any season in thd history Of
the Oldest inhabitant; s. they say
Nearly every local exchange which
comes to our tabe has something to
say about the big luck bf hunters,
but thus far the Mineral Point boys
are entitled TO the mldal. Last
Thursday Henry Tyack and Sammy
Harris killed and securd a hundred
and eleven in three har hunt, and
the following day Sam Terrill and
"Cluck" Goldsworthy brought in
ninety-seven which thy captured
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

Pursuant to call the representa-
tives of the several towns in this
Assembly district met in convention,
in this city, Saturday afternoon last
to nominate candidate for Member
Of Assembly for the Republican
ticket. =. Allen, Jr., chairman of
the district committe, called the con-
vention to order, and Il. Il. Stevens
was chosen chairman and Il. Allen,
Jr., secretary. G. Spensley, j. w.
Taylor and Jos. Harker, committee
on credentials, reported favorably,
and an informal ballot taken, result
ing in q for J. w. Rewey. for
j. Ii. Vivian, Z for John Spensley,
and 4 for Kearton Coates. Without
proceeding to formal ballot, ii Uas
moved and carried that Mr. Rewey
be declared the unanimous nominee
Of the convention. Mr.. Rewey be-
ing informed Of the result appeared
before the convention and thanked
the members in short and gentle
manly speech.
Harmony and good feeling pre-
vailed throughout the entire pro-
ceedings, and by the hearty endorse
ment with which the nomination
was met we feel confident that Mr..
Rewcy will receive strong support
at the polls on election day.
The same district conmittce-P.
Allen, Jr,, chairman, Josiah IIarker,
and VIM. Robinson--were rc-chosen
and convention adjourned.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

DARLINGTON Democrat. The
thoroughbred(?) cattle which have
for the past few years carried off all
the prizes at our county fairs, took
a back set this year. when there
was some real thoroughbreds in the
field. Mr.. ]. J. Ross, of Mineral
Point, had on exhibition the finest
herd of cattle ever exhibited at our
fair, and was awarded II first prem
iums out of Is entries.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

SEVERAL Summers" Of late have
referred to the large number of good
looking lasses in Mineral Point
more plentiful than in any Other
town they visit. It's something we
have been aware of for long time,
but didn't like to boast too freely,
for it might have a tendency 10
cause the girls to build up too much
on beauty. They should not lose
track of the fact that beauty is bat
small part in the make up of an
accomplished lady.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

Ten days ago farmer at Poy-
nette, Wis, shipped barrel by
freight to his son, who is student
in Rush Medical College, Chicago.
The barrel was uncalled for, and a
bad smell eminating from it, it was
opened and found to contain a
corpse. The authorities were noti-
fed, and the farmer arrested for rob-
bing a country graveyard near
Poynette. His name could not be
ascertained.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

CHILDREN should never be allow
cd to suffer from collie pains. 1t br-
ings restless nights to whole fam
lily. A remedy should be procured
in the shape Of Dr. 7. w. Woods
Blackberry Carminative. 1t is q
simple yet certain one. For sale
by Mof!etts. 37w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06
NUMBER 40

FoR good selection of Beavers,
Diagonals, and all wool Chiuchil'as
and Saeque cloths, also dress and
cloak Trimmings, such as silk, vel
vets, plushes. brocaded silks and
satins, beaded trimmings and bead.
ed ornaments, do not fail To call and
see the largest assortment AZ
DELLERS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

G. H. James has Just returned
from Chicago with fine stock of
jewelry, clocks, watches, plated-ware,
&c., and is prepared TO suit the
wants of all parties desiring any
thing in his line. Also fine display
of millinery goods of the latest and
most fashionable styles at bottom
prices
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

A child Of 'Thos. Williams Of
McGregor Ia. was restless nervous
and even walked in her sleep. The
remedy used to cure her was
Woods Worm Destroyer. This is
a household favorite everywhere
Sold by J.B. d C.R.MoFFETT. 4o-a
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

The Republican candidates for
both Senate and Assembly in this
district are understood to be pro
hibitionists. Now, suppose the Re-
publicans of the district who are not
prohibitionists shobld refuse TO sup
port these candidates, almost surely
they would be beaten, and anti-rro-
hibition democrats would be elected
in their stead. Yet that is the thing
proposed by prohibitionists respect
ing the Republican state ticket.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

FINE harness specially at Priest
ley's harness shop. Call and exam
inc bis No team harness made
from leather of the best tannage in
the u. S Prices way down! A
nickel trimmed single buggy harness
for SO so. l5-tf.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06
POINT WISCONSIN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER g. 1881.

Mr.. f. OSBORNE is expected to
return from market Saturday. Look
out for a large and ,ceH assorted
stock of Dry Goods and Clothing.
As he informs us he intends to invest
several thousand dollars this fall in
his business so as to make it one of
the most attractive stores in the
citv
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

If only out of curiosity come an d
see the Public spirited, Never Devi-
ated, Unconquerable Dry Goods
House of Z. Osborne d Son. Their
stock this fall is one Of the largest,
and their prices always moderate.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

LADIES. visit 70 Deller's stolr
now. will convince you, that yen
can obtain there a finer assortment
Of fine Laces both black and white
and also Lace and Silk Ties ard
other novelties, than was ever
brought here before. A word To
the wise is sufficient.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

DURING all the long wearisome
eighty days Of pain, Generrl Gar.
field never so much as uttered a
word of reproach against his mis-
cradle assassin. 1t is one of the
most remarkable exhibitions on re-
cord of the Christian spirit that
actuated and modelled the min and
heart Of Tia G deed President.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06
ksnchJen's hruIca snirc.

The best saIve in the world for Cute, Sores,
Bruises, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum, Fever Sores,
letter Cbapped Hands, ChilblGins. CONS,
and all kinds Of skin eruptions. This salye is
guaranteed 10 give perfect satisfaction In
every csse or money refunded. Price 70 cents
per box. Sold by J. b. d {. Il. MoGett. Billy
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

in a very short time TO each party
we are indebted for liberal num-
Der of birds, and can but say they
We're clicking good"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

Chicago hats, warranted as usual
in quality and color, are to be had
now in all the latest fall styles at j.
Deller's, the only place Ia the city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

AS we do business at light ex-
pense and possess facilities for the
purchase of goods at lowest figures
we feel sure that we can make prices
that will attract the closest cash
BUYERS. Remember that IS years OF
experience in buying and selling
goods ought to entitle us to your
confidence. E. OSBORNE d. SoS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

Dress goods of all descriptions
all the new and popular
shades in CashmereS; al nc,c shades
in dress silks, and the finest assort-
ment of black Cashmere and black
Silk can now be obtained at
DELLER'S.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

To the ladies we would give n
word of advice: to go and see the
grapdest assortment of Cloaks and
Dollmanns ever brought to Mineral
Point at DRILER'S.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06
Notice.

All persons indebted, either by
note or book account, TO J.D.James,
harness dealer, are requested to call
and settle before November LIST.
j. ID. JAMES.
Mineral Point, October 9th, 1881 I0tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06
VOLUME XXXIV
The Local Field.

IA Business Notices in local columns.
loaded, and in same type as local news, viii be
charged for at the rate of 10 cents per line each
insertion. No business notice published in this
department, first issue, for less than 50 cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

IF you want cheap and pretty
clock you can find one at G. II.
James,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

CLOTHING! CLOTHING For men,
boys and children. The largest var
iety west of Chicago, at unusually
low prices now an exhibition at
DELLER'S.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

MONEY TO LoAN.-At Z per cent.
interest, for two years or longer.
First class landed security required.
Apply to J. II. S. Box PIG.
Sims Mineral Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

Balls patent corsets, the perfec-
ton of the age in that line, is Offer
ed at Deller's sole agent for Min
eral Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

]. A. Spratler keeps the best
grades of flour, and delivers it free
to any part Of the city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

CALL at G.. Ii. James and see the
largest stock of fancy clocks ever
brought TO this city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

Teasdale Il Coad are selling good
smoking tobacco at 30 cents per
pound.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

A new lot of nice small Sugar
Cured Hams just received q. r.
Kinne's. Sold as cheap as anywhere.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

S. Hooking q Co. has the exclu-
sive sale of Rathbone's celebrated
cooking and heating stoves, also the
Charter Oak cooking stove which is
the best stoves made. Call and SEQ
before you purchase. Prices as low
as any first class goods.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

a car load of Lyman four point
barb fence wire Just received by
Martin & Toay. 34w4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

Fresh lot of oat meal, graham,
crushed barley, granulated homony,
etc, Just received at Kinne's 80
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

in his new advertisement.
POTATOES, corn and wood want
ed on subscription at this office,
J.D. JAMES wants all parties in
debted to him to pay by the first of
November.
TIE Shullsburg folks are agitat-
ing the question of getting up an
excursion to Milwaukee.
EVERYBODY wants potatoes, and
the price is away up. They
come high, but we must have 'em.
RIcH'D GUNDRY, of Chicago, was
in our city several days last week
visiting with parents and old chums.
GUNS! GUNS! GUNS !-S5. will
buy good single shot gun at
S. Hooking q Cos. hardware store.
LINDEN is booming. The enter
prising people of that place, have
determined upon town clock and
bell
Mr.. Edward O'Hare died at his
farm residence, on the Dodgeville
road, on Tuesday, at an advanced
age
The county fair at Dodgeville
is in full blast Fine weather
will insure it's success. Mineral
Point is well represented.
The nearer Mr.. Gray's new resi-
dence reaches completion the more
positive are all that it is going to be
the most attractive in town.
Hon. GEO. c. HAzELToN, our
member of Congress, has been re-
tanned by Attorney General Mac
Veagh, to assist the government in
an important lawsuit in New Mex
leo.
Jos. II. GUNDRY, of the firm of
Gundry & Gray, has returned from
the east where he has been for the
past month principally for the pur-
pose of purchasing goods for his
firm.
w. w. Wallis and wife, of the
town of Mineral Point are preparing
for trip to California to spend the
winter with one of their children.
We trust they will realize pleasant
voyage.
IT'S a source of consolation to
those who have to buy their winter
stock of potatoes to learn that the
price is slightly on the decline, but
the farmer is not likely to appreci-
ate it so well.
Mr.. ID. JENKINS is still continu-
ing to add to his photograph gal
lery attractive features, which take
well among his patrons. This he
could not attain, it IS only just to
say, but for his ingenious ability of
invention.
The number of cattle, received at
the Union Stock Yards in Chicago,
during the month of September, just
passed, exceeded that of any prevl-
Gus month since the opening of
these yards. The total number was
1893 head.
If the Democratic state ticket is
to be elected Iowa county will retain
her present status in the administra-
ton, Mr.. Briggs of Dodgeville being
the Democratic nominee for Attor-
ney General, the position now held
by Hon Alex. Wilson of this city.
WEDNESDAY afternoon, the 5th
inst, another happy and interesting
event took place at the Episcopal
Church, it being the marriage of
Mr.. Walter Oakes and Miss Minnie
Harris, by Rev. M. Chase. A host
of friends join with us in extending
to them our we'll wishes for long,
happy and prosperous life.
PINK EYE.-The new and myster-
ious horse oesease which goes by
this name, and which originated in
Chicago, and has made such havoc
in the car stables there, has, it seems
suuck Milwaukee. In the natural
course OF such epidemics, it may
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

AS usual a very fine assortment Of
Cloaks aud Dollmans just opened at
Dellers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

HANDSOME CALICos. - Gingham
combination suits in calicos, just
opened at Dellers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

CHEAP! CHEAP!! CHEAP IA
full line Of G. Richardson's Boots d.
Shoes on hand and for salo at
TEAsDALE & CoAD's.
Every pair warrented.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

Fresh Oysters. psst pst dan IA ,pS a, m''N'" '''
Brewer Il Penhallegon's,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

CLOCKS! - Large stock and low
prices at c. II. James.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

THOSE nickle cigars at Il. Kinne's
cannot be boat in the city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

FoR display of tlne jewelry, gold
watches, &c., see G. H. James.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

Cocoa shells and different varie-
ties of chocolate at Kinne's 81
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

FANCY millinery at bottom prices
at G.. Ii. JaAss.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

I2 pounds of good sugar for Sl.0U
at kinne's. 81
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

A CORRESPONDENT of the Chicago
Inter Ocean asks the pertinent ques-
tion-"What is the reason that so
many of the American girls are such
poor housekeepers? There are so
many of them nowadays that are so
indolent and untidy. OF course
they can play on the piano and go
visiting, and that is about all some
of them can do"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

COFFEE Coffee pounds for
Sl,00 ,at J. A. Sprater's. 81
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

THERE are intimations that NJ. J.
Briggs will find his divorce bill Of
last winter a weight to him among
Roman Catholic voters in Novem-
ber. Besides his neighborly treat
ment Of the bill making appropria-
ton to the S. w. Wis. Industrial
Association is green in the memory
of many appreciative people.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

New crockery, rock aud yellow
W Are cheap, a. G. uendra's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

The sad intelligence Of the death
of George Mitchell, at his new
Iowa home, has been received.
George was son of our city, where
he was much respected for his frank
and agreeable manner. He had es-
tablished himself in the harness
business out west and was begin
ming to realize profitable trade.
To be thus cut down in the eve of
prosperity seems hard indeed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

OYSTERS, OYSTERS, OYSTERS,
FRESH, - FRESH I,-----FRESH,- -
AT Spratler's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

MARK what Deller has to say
in his new advertisement.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-10-06

PoTAToEs, corn and wood want
ed on subscription at this office,
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-OPENING of Session 1880 81
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