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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

On Wednesday evening last, the
dead body of an infant was found on
the premises occupied by William
Geasland, in the southwest suburbs
of the city. Mr.. q. informed Justice
Gardner, who with the assistance Of
Constable Bentley summoned a jury
and proceeded to the premises and
held an inquest on the body. II had
been found in one corner Of the sta
BILE covered up with manure and
from the fact that it was in an adj
vanced stage OF decomposition, it is
supposed that it was placed there
some months ago. The inquest did
not develop the party who placed
the body where it was found, nor
whether it had ever been a living
soul or not. Rumor is rife in re-
gard to the parentage of the child,
and we might fill columns with the
gossip concerning the matter. -
PlaNeuiNe JTitnesS,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

JOHN A. HAHN met with a serious
accident on Tuesday evening, as he
was returning home from the Ridge
way picnic. His mare become un-
manageable and ran away, and on
reaching the foot of the hill at the
old Messe"smith place, dumped the
buggy into ditch, smashing it, aud
throwing Mr.. Hahn under her feet
and falling or him. Two of his ribs
we're broken, and lie naas otherwise
pretty badly shook up, but we are
glad to note that under the care Of
DR.. Edwards he is doing well, and
likely to soon recover. His daugh-
ter Amelia, who was with him in
the buggy, fortunately escaped with q
pretty badly bruised arm Chronicle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

THE dime concert at the NJ IL.
church, last Friday evening, was
quite largely attended The pro-
gramme was an interesting one and
well executed. Everybody in at
tendance seem to be pleased with the
entertainment and the concert was
a success, financially. The concert
was under the management Of Mrs.
Bell w. Dickinson of Clinton, Iowa,
an accomplished instructor in vocal
and instrumental music in that city
where she has class Of over forty
pupils. The exercises on Friday
evening showed her to be thor
ough disciplnarian in the art of
music. A duet by Mrs. Dickinson
and Miss Arnold, neice OF j. ID. Odell.
of this city, was finely executed and
won the piaadits Of the large audi
ence in Attendance, who unanimous
ly pronounced The entire entertain
ment one OF the best, OF the kind
ever given in Morrison, Morriso7s
(UD XeraM.
Mrs. Dickinson will be better
known here as Bell Kennedy, and
her host Of friends in this commun-
ity will rejoice to learn that her
industrious spirit is being crowned
with such marked success.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

cises at Bethel Grove Sunday, and
as usual got good ducking, which
with the teachings of the day, ought
to wash them of all their sins.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

S. SINS has purchased Mrs.
Priestlev's interest in the livery
firm of Priestley 81 Bohan. Sans
pleasant and accommodating ways
are sure to draw unto him a liberal
patronage.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

goal. The cellar door was snccess.
fully opened admitting them to the
rear room, which was partitioned off
from the main room and goods. To
get through the partition would ne
cessitate q racket, and it is supposed
they gave up in despair, for fear of
disturbing those living over head.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

SOME proving party attempted
to gain entrance into Springer's ci-
gar factory Mond ay night, but their
courage must have failed as they
gave up the job before reaching the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

FINE FISH. Masters Eddie and
George Bennett, heirs of the senior
editor of the TRIBUNE, succeeded in
catching in the lake at Madis on two
large pickeral, which they sent this
way, one to John Gray, Esq. They
were delicious to say the least, and
we greatly appreciate the gift. Our
treat next.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

SAMUEL STEPHENS, living on the
Motfett farm, about one mile from
the village of Miflin, got up one
morning last week and found a
wolf in his kitchen 1t is reliably
stated that that community is well
supplied with these wild animals
and in fact most parts of the county.
Hunt them down and thus secure
the bounty is our remedy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

On the Sth of June, near Cassville,
Grant county, two Young men were
at work building line fence be-
tween their lands, which joined.
They had some words over what
part each should build. One word
brought another, until Vivian called
Groom liar, when Groom struck
Vivian with an axe he was using
burrying the whole bit in his head.
Groom, was married man, Vivian
was stiIl single. They had always
been warm friends, attending school
together at Platteville The exam
ination was adjourned ten days
awaiting the result of the injury.
Groom gave 81 500 bonds to appear
at that time. Vivian has since died.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

THE members of the Primitive
Methodist Sunday School will in
dulge in picnic festivities at Ross
grove on Wednesday next, the 29th
inst. Everything will be done to
make it a pleasant occasion for both
old and young.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

lhe lolloWlhg Is the programme
Of the exercises:
MUSIC.
say-"Aneient and Modern war"
Samuel f. Goldsworthy
Essay--"Africa ana its Explorers
sena q. Oates.
Recitation-"A Hundred Years"
Leila A. Frdoaux.
MUSIC
EsSay-"The Civil ana Social Rights of Women. y
Essay-"The Nobest Courage"
Lydia II. stephens
Recitation" Robson OF Leydeuu
Lena White
Grafton -"Modern Science and Modern People >,
Orrin Bear,lsey
Essay 1.-THE Freedom of the Press
Leila A. Pridcaux
MUSIC
Essay" Humanity's Dcbt TO the Natural Scieneeso
Clara l.. Neal,
Essay" Education the Key 10 Success"
Lena White
Grafton Tho Growth of Civil Liberty
VIII Browning.
Recitaton-"Thanathop
Clara J.. Neal.
Defamation -'The Execution of Moutroscn
Samuel T., Godsworthy.
MUSIC
Essay-~"N Night Reveals the stars with Vnledic.
tory Ena 4. IIutchison.
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS.
CLASS SONG.
Friday was taken for picnic in
which all the departments of the
schools participated. This was held
on the school grounds in the First
Ward. The improvements made in
these grounds by the school author
tiles during the last two years had
so well adapted them to this purpose
that no grove ia the vicinity could
offer equal advantages. A day of
more than usual pleasure, even for
picnic, was spent by the pupils, and
there was a reluctance to disperse,
even when the shadows of night be.
gan to gather.
A prominent feature OF the picnic,
and one which drew together aiarge
number of the older people, Was the
dedication of the class tree planted
by the graduates Of the present year.
The ceremonies consisted Of an ad-
dress by Orrin Beardsley and a song
by the school The address occu-
pied some fifteen or twenty minutes,
and abounded in strokes Of humor.
The class dinner on Friday mark
ed the final meeting of the little
band that had been associated in
school work for several years. With
the dispersion of its members at the
close Of this days devoted to recre.
alton, the "a class Of 81 ceased to
exist except in memory. Its mem
bers have gone their several ways,
some to pursue their studies further,
others to assume whatever other re-
sponsibilities the future may impose
That their earnest purpose, their
diigent study, and the resolute en-
ergy with which they undertook the
tasks set before them, have left upon
their associates in school good i'm
preston, and hSve been instrumental
in elevating the High School in the
public estimation, is believed by all
who are acquainted with their work
as studen nts.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

Mrs. J. H. RoUNTREE died at her
home in Platteville on Thursday
afternoon last, after long and
painful illness. 1t is stated that the
deceased has been q resident of
Grant county for nearly half a
century.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

THE Messrs. Mylroia, of Dodge
vile, burned their first kiln of brick
last week-175, ,000-and will have
another kiln of the same size ready
in few days. Their bricks are
we'll made, of the best of clay, and
we'll baked.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

THE great storm on last Saturday
done heavy damage in Grant county.
Wind-mills, barns and fences were
scattered in every direction. The
lightning was vivid, and there were
quite number of cattle, horses. etc.
killed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

a fine assortm ent of green, roast
ed and ground ooffees,at c. Hendra's
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

Joker" can't be beat.
Fresh Fruits of all kinds re-
ceived daily at Toay Bros.
DARLINGTON is getting her name
up as fighting community.
JOHN J. Ross returned from his
European trip Tuesday evening.
THE Hoare Bros musical troup
give an entertainment at Mifflin to-
morrow night.
j. JAMES is off for several weeks
visit with his son Joe at Sac City,
Iowa.
Rock Bottom. eis asrosenc sep ssIlon all at ai a'
b. Il P.'s.
Cash Grocery House.
THE Irish Catholic picnic yeste:-
day was complete success, and
highly enjoyed by all who attended.
ALL are cordially invited to par
take of our celebration, which will
prove second to none held in the
state.
OUR worthy county judge, J. T.
Jones has been confined at home
the past week or ten days by sick
ness.
"A dish of ico cream is the usual
after piece to an evening ramble by
"spooney' couples, at this season
of year.
DoDGEvILLE is to have new
paper on the independent plan, to
be conducted by the Frost Bros.
and r. g. Thomas.
STRAWBERRIES as large as hens
egg are being plucked from various
vines in Mineral Point this week.
Our vines failed to bear.
Both Linden and Mift1in are pre-
pairing to celebrate and the enter
prising citizens of those villages so
arrange things as will insure gala
time.
FRED PHILLIPS has accepted the
position Of telegraph operator at
Galena, on the Chicago 81 North
western line. The company made
a good selection.
j. w. HUTCHINSON, better known
as Jimmy, started Saturday, morn
ing for trip to Europe. We trust
he may experience profitable trip
and safe return.
JoHNY PRINDLE, the favorite con-
cert comedian, will more than likely
favor this place soon. We notice
that ne is in Richland county with
a troupe of his own.
Vegetables.-A choice lot of
different varieties will be received
by Toay Bros about Friday, and
fresh supply will be kept on hand
during the season.
OUR towpsman Hon r.. Scott
Ansley, has been secured by the
Darlington folks for an Grafton on
the Fourth We can guarantee
them good one.
MINERAL POINT can equal the
world on growing Strawberries.
This assertion was proven by the
delicious mess which DIR. Vivian has
laid US under obligations for. Many
thanks.
HoARE BROS. Concert at Mifflin,
June oath, Friday evening. The
concert will be given by six ladies
and gentlemen, and will be replete
with the finest of instrumental and
vocal music.
QUITE a number from this place
attended the Camp Meeting exer-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

-Four dollars buys as fine bonnet
or hat as ever worn in Mineral
Point, If you buy Of Strauss.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

A Miss ADDIE, sister of the wife
of Mike Mckenzie, of Moscow, was
found dead in bed Monday morning.
Aother lady who slept in the same
bed, arouse in the morning and re-
marked that it was time to get up.
Upon receiving no response she
approached for the purpose of wax
ing her companion, only to find
iiss Addie cold in death. Disease
of the heart is the pronounced
cause,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

"THE Mineral Point people are
trying to make arrangements with
Adam Forepaugh to have his show
exhibit at that place during the
fair. "-Ddrliagton Democrat.
OFp the track, heighbor Con-
siderable trying is needed to secure
the holding of the fair, say nothing
about Forepaugh.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

CASH paid for butter and eggs at
Teasdale & Coads.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

THE largest transplanted tree in
the state can be found on Isaac Arm
fields place about 2 miles southeast
of Montfort. 1t is cottonwood tree
and was planted by Mr.. Wakefield,
a former owner of the farm. The
tree now measures #. 2 in, around
the trunk 1.-TWO feet above the ground)
and it's branches cover an area Of
ZIG feet and containg from to B
cord of wood. This tree must be
an ornament to the place, and its
owner has reason to feel proud of it.
-Nonyort Independent.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

JUST before noon on Saturday last
the most threatening storm of the
season came mp, we might say with
safety the most wicked in appear
ance of any since the tornado of rs.
Many were the cellars occupied,
and the weak and strong minded
both shook alike with fear. But
change in the wind broke up the
density of the clouds, causing hearts
TO beat freer and we were treated
to nice, refreshing shower.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-06-23

CI,o,,p,no,c First in the market and
Co'IuAiu uoAo very choice. To be had
only at b. 4 P.'s
Cash Grocery House.
Smyrna times., 1881-11-16
MARYLAND Items.

Wild ducks are numerous in the upper
.Choptank at this time.
Another oyster-packing establishment
as being erected at Salisbury.
The Republicans of Somerset celebrated
their victory with a barbecue and oyster
roast.
large number of houses have been
erected the present season in St. Michels
and vicinity.
Sportsmen from all sections of the coun-
try report the present season as the best
they have had for many years.
Hartford county has gone for Local
Option by majority Of zoos. Whining
ton M5raiRg NeWs, notice the figures.
DR.. De Courcy, of Queen Anne's comfy
sold last week twelve yearling Hereford
cattle to Nebraska firm for breeding pur-
poses.
In the next Legislature the Democrats
will have go delegates and Is senators, the
Republicans will have 81 delegates and II
senator's. IA.S
Bishop Lay says that in twelve years
the commandments in his diocese have in
creased one-half; the parochial clergy
one-third.
J.G. Lockwood has sold his farm near
Cecilton. Cecil county, AGO acres, to Benja
min j. Green for $27 900. Mr. Lockwood
has purchased the farm of S. g. Ethering
ton, $50 acres, near CeciltOn, for $4,000.
The report of the marriage of Miss
Lillian Duer of Pocomoke City, whose trial
for killing her friend Miss Hearn attrac-
ten so much attention, is Rot correct. 1t
is o sister of Miss Duer's that Is married.
SUCH REPORTS Do ONES HEART GOOd.
Mr.. Frank Wilke, North and 9th streets,
stated, that it was not only highly praised
by his customers, but, the St. Jacobs Oil
has not failed to give satisfaction in Il
single ease.--La Fdyette Journal.
keating's majority in the State is about
1880, or 5000 less than Hamilton's major
ity in 1879. The Democratic majority out
side of the city of Baltimore is not over
l,4O0. The vote in Hartford county for
local option 1858, against local option
l,355. Total in favor of local option 2,003.
Cecil Kent, Dorchester, WicOmico and
Worcester counties all went Democratic
on Tuesday. Caroline and Talbot went
Republican. Queen Annes and Somerset
elected some on both tickets. The Demo
Gratis lost two counties, Talbot and Caro-
line, and gained two Dorchester and
Somerset.
Senator J. B. Groome, of ElktOn, and
Mr.. Vim. T. Hart, of Boston, were in
EastOn last week, engaged in the work OF
cancelling the bonds issued by the Mary
land & Delaware Raiho I'd Company.
Senator Groome was the trustee, appoint
led to sell the road. The bonds had been
paid, but they had remained in the office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Talbot
county, and it was deemed proper to
cancel them.
Smyrna times., 1881-11-16
For he Ss.iI7lg Times


The National Convention of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, which re-
Gently closed in Washington, ID. c., was
meeting of earnest, intelligent Christian
women. Their deliberations were charac-
terlzed by the greatest harmony, and
although questions were considered in
volving much discussion in which there
was great variety of sentiment and opin.
ion-this showed that the purest spirit ot
Christian love had taught them to differ
without agreement. This work of the
somen began in prayers continued in
tae same spirit and when any report OF
marked interest was given-when one had
been a decided answer to prayerful work,
The grand cid doxology was often sung.
or verse of some hymn expressive OF
gratitude to God for his loving guidance.
Inc work is widening every year and
shows how God in His wisdom blesses
snan beginnings in His service. The
,eylls arising from the liquor traffic blight
WIN their pestiiential touch the highest
interest mi, of Church, State and home.
mere mere IS nothing exempt from its contain
teaatlon mo home so Sacred that it is free
from its invasion. NO heart so nure bnt
tnat 1t may be blighted or broken by its
Si@ops 1hc NHEtSlldn women
.sa:iiZing the great and full extent of the
MI MI ieaye no means untouched, no avenue
ahrodden whsgeby they may reach and
ss i've the fallen, or-protect from or prevent
sne ilnroads Of this traffic. Constitutional
mtonloItlon t for every State and for the
Asie United staSes Is their ultimatum.
l.. gigantic work is indeed before them,
~. as they belieye their work Ia of God
- rossiy saey feel that with God all things are
f,1sole 81 sh and it may be said of them as
fish sae one OF old, 20 woman great Is thy
W., VII, oe u unto thee even as thon wilt,
des;s uaresag that God will not bonor a
io ae ~. 30 noble, d faith so grand, and give
s"n women whose sisterhood emhraoss Iss - ;ss
ieaaa ilaoa love North and South and ex-
yjssa.i Vice. nom the Atlantic to the Pacific. a
psaissy psiy tnat shall make Heaven fing with
lhs d. and the rum. fiend sink back into
Raess from whichit emerged. c.
Smyrna times., 1881-11-16
For ne smyrna zgmes.
DOVER.
DOVER, Nov. Id. IS

DOVER, Nov. ii, 1881.
Mr.. EDIToB Our streets are very
muddy. A petition is going the rounds,
getting property owners on Lockerman
stree to subscribe and have the streets
oyster-shelled.
The backs of the seats OF the Methodist
Church have had all the paint scraped off,
greatly to the delight of the congregation.
Last night the corn crib of Mr.. David
Hancock was visited by unknown parties
and thirty-two baskets of corn taken
therefrom. The kitchen of Mr.. Thomas
Killum. ON Governors Avenue, was enter
ed by thieves on Saturday night and
robbed of all the eatables that had been
cooked for Sunday. On Wednesday night
some one broke into the kitchen of Mr..
Caleb S. Pennewill and stole all his butter
and several other things.
We understand that there is an organ
lied band of thieves in town; if such is
true, we would advise our citizens to
securely fasten their doors and windows
before retiring for the night, though it has
gotten to be so that nothing save loaded
shot gun will check them when they make
up their minds to enter house.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, there will be two
marriages in town: VIM. B. Smithers, Esq,
and Miss Lizzie Pennewill, oldest daugh-
ter of ]. C. Pennewill, Esq, will join the
happy bonds of wedlock at O'cock in the
NJ. L. Church, by the Rev. J. S. Willis,
assisted by Rev. DIR. Caldwell. The other
contracting parties are Mr.. W. L. Pritchett
and Miss Lizzie r. Stevenson. The latter
parties will be married at the residence of
the bride, ON Governors Avenue. We
wish the above couples all the happiness
imaginable, and hope that no backward
flaw or tempes:u ,us gale will yer arise to
mar their ONWARD course to that La'en
If eternal rest.
At special meeting of the members of
the Baptist Church, held on Sunday night,
it was decided not to accept the resigna-
ton of Rev. B. G. Parker, which was sent
in by the reverend gentleman several
weeks ago.
Rev. Chas. Parker, of Baltimore, preach
ed both morning and evening, at the
Baptist Church, on Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1881-11-16

The very opening of the examination i'm
the Mechanics Bank case in Newark
makes some interesting revelations. The
cruel and Unsuitable morocco factory
which, according to Baldwin; "got a rome
around his neck" and then forced him to
give up for its own devouring the nrettv
sum of 81, 400, 900, does not appear 10 auy
extent in this testimony; but Wall Street
does, and some suggestive facts are dis.
closed. Ii is found that Theodore Bald.
win, the haif-brother of Oscar, and pavino
teller of the bank, carried on enormous
speculations with the one firm Of brokers
who have been examined thus far. This
is the gentleman who has been able To
own a half interest in theatre and act
as paying teller in the bank at the same
time, without once arousing the suspi-
cions of any of the directors, If the state
ments of all Of them are to be believed,
He would sometimes send to these brokers
$4,000 by messenger for margins on
stocks, and had $4,000 in margins at one
time. He was carrying at one time 10, 600
shares Of stock on a narrow margin. The
brokers became alarmed at the thought of
conducting such transactions for a person
in his position, and forced him 70 take
away his account. This wildly reckless
gambling was in progress four years
Smyrna times., 1881-11-16
CHURCH SERVICES.

u,.v METHODIST EPISCOPAL. .-Sunday-Prea
kB,SSi - W and ~ P NJ. Sunday SchoOl-9A. ~ and
SnT{; PRAYER Meeting-TueSdays at 73z P. N. Rev.
jjhn D Rigg. Pastor. o,, ,.,,
nrrrp's PROTESTANT rEPiSCOPAI---Suiiday-P Preach
ST. Io% A. NJ and IA Pm. Wednesday-7M ?. NJ
ma lnS o. nsr-g% AN Sunday SchUOl-2P N. Rev.
%m b. Gordon, Rector
.',vrrpt,N N-Sunday-Proaehing at 1917 s. ". aud
Pss>p' sunday 3ch0Ol-2P NJ Prayer Meetiig-
rfidays at ~ =, NJ. Rev. J. t. UmSted. Pastor.
FELLOWS hallssePna and SH%aE SeS yeo %
s bradford, Pastor
,s,.-rxSr,l. METHODIST EPISCOPAL (ColOred(-Sun'
ChJNsy-preaching ut lOIS a. N. and I ?. NJ Kew Geo
II Waters. Pastor. .....
~ I u2ruoDISr EPIScoPAL-Sunday- Preaching
AfS' A,1 ioiL a NJ and 7l$ p N. Rev. jacob W. WllKS
helms Pastor. ---D .- .--
Smyrna times., 1881-11-16
For the Smyrna Times.

Mr.. EDITOR The members of the
WOman's Christian Temperance Union at
their last meeting, took into consideration
the Importance of greater efforts in the
cause of Temperance in our midst;
Whereby, it was suggested, that we
unitedly and fervently pray God, the
Father of all our mercies, that He would
inspire our hearts with renewed zeal,
wisdom and strength, to 90 forward in
this great work and that He would gra-
sioasly incline the people, especially the
young, to shun the intoxicating draught.
We now earnestly solicit the co-Opera-
Ton of every one, in overcoming this for
midable foe with all its attending evils.
By order of w. c. T. U. /
SMYRNA, November Is, 1881.
Smyrna times., 1881-11-16
SECRET SOCIETIES.

a,r,,oxy LODGE. No. 1S A. r. a. M.Meets First and
hThrd Thursday evenings of each month, at
o'clock.
,,oax,xc STAR LODGE. No. G. / O. O. F--Mee:s every
Friday evening, at o'clock.
,,cnoSyrLL ESCAMPMEHT, No. 2.--Meets Second and
Fourth Tuesday evenings of each month, at clock
Smyrna times., 1881-11-16
Notice to Advertisers.

Persons having Advertisements, or wanting
changes in their advertisements, in the TIMES
will please have them IN the Office by Tuesday
afternoon, at 5 o clock.
Smyrna times., 1881-11-16

Indulgent parents who allow their chill
dren to eat heartily of high-seasoned food,
rich pies, cakes, &c, will have to use Hop
Bitters 10 prevent indigestion, sleepless
nights, sickness, pain, and perhaps death.
No family is safe without them IN the
house,