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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22
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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

Probably the thought that is up
permost in everybody's mind this
week has some sort Of reference TO
the selection and purchase Of Christ
mas presents. With Americans, and
in fact all the rest of mankind, there
is no holiday to be compaled with
Christmas; its history and traditions
are the most sacred, and so are Its
associations and its customs. 1t is
Just on the verge Of the New Year
at the close OF the Old one, and the
occasion is opportune for cementing
of old friendships and the oblltera-
ton of old grievances. Christ was
born on Christmas Day, and all who
believe in Him and make Him their
guide and cxemplar feel something
of the sympathy and love for friends
and kindred that inspired his tender
and compassionate breast.
SO the week preceding Christmas
is literally carnival week for all the
shop keepers and trades peop'e, and
all others who stand between the
manufacturer of holiday goods and
the purchasers. Everybody is re-
solved to buy something that will
do for Christmas present for some
one, and what it shall be general y
depends upon the length of the
purse and the taste of the purchaser.
As there is no such other holiday
az Christmas, so there Is no such
reciprocity Of giving as there will
be everywhere next Sunday morning.
The parents have put their heads
together to decide on some appro
pirate gift for the children, and they
III turn have been acting like so
many conspirators, holding secret
conferences, first with papa and then
with mamma, to agree upon some
thing that viii be 800 nice for any
thing" as a gift and q surprise to
both.
lie or she, old or young, rich or
poor, is indeed sincerely TO be pitied
who has no friend or kindred near
and dear enough to be the recipient
of some token of regard at time
like this. There can be no sadder
feeling known TO human heart on
Christmas Day than the conscious
ness that in all the wide world
around them, aud in the midst Of all
this giving, receiving and loving,
their isolation is so supreme that
they are strangers to The pleasure of
either giving or taking a present.
Let us hote that on the birthday Of
osa who has taught us all to love
each other, tha, there cannot be
found one Of his children 80 desti-
tute who has no. been made happier
by the kindly remembrance Of rela-
tive or acquaintance.
With the little folk, the history Of
Christmas week and Christmas Day
is written in red letters, and never
to be forgotten.
The reason why you should ex-
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

WE lied, yes we did, by publishing
the marriage of George Hartley.
ST od' has returned without a wife,
and says he don't want wife
wouldn have wife, etc. On our
part If was a case Of misplaced con.
fidence. We regret having inserted
the false announcement, but our In.
formation came from generally
reliable source, and incidents and
manoeuyrings were SO pictured as to
SAVIOR OF truth.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22
YOU MUST SEE

The grand collection of goods suit
able for Christmas and New Year
gifts at Hanscom's Book Store.
Nothing like it ever before in Min
eral Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

CHILDREN are dying of cruel diph-
liberia at fearful rate in some parts
of the country; and parents can
only take comfort IL the fact that
they can never run for office, nor ap-
ply for divorce, nor shoot the Pres
ident, nor start newspaper.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

MRs.SuE AsnREws, of DesMoines,
Iowa, is here for the HOLIDAYS, the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Gray,
her parents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

AFTER long and tedious illness
from asthma Thomas Prisk departed
from our midst to join the silent
majority on Saturday, at the ad-
vanced age of II years. He was an
early settler of the Point, and during
his long sojourn in our midst con-
stantly enjoyed tho respect of al
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22
The TRIBUNE wishes it's patrons

The TRIBUNE wishes its patrons
and friends merry Christmas.
A BLACK eye is now called a
"polka dot"
Nine pounds Of coffee for sl.oo at
kinnes.
Thanks to Congressman Hazelton
for documents of public concern.
CHARLES SpRINGER's prize dona-
tion scheme is drawing attention.
BREWER Il PENnALLt Con have
eleven hands employed at their store.
THE =. NJ. folks of Linden will
have their annual tea meeting on
Tuesday next, the 9th inst.
THIs weather is just horrible and
the most inappropriate thai could
be selected for the holiday season.
THE present damp weather will
continue in this region, according
to the weather signals prognostics.
THE selection of candies at Brew
er & Penhalegon's is the most com
plete and desirable ever brought to
Mineral Point at one time.
FRANK Campbell, known here
abouts rs Deputy Collector Of Inter
nal Revenue, lost four steers the
other day by their being run over by
a freight train.
SPEAKING Of the danger of catch
ing smallpox from handling green
\ backs, country editors, as a general
thing, can congratulate themselves
that they are safe enough.
BESIDES the customary Christmas
tree, the Presbyterian folks are ar
ranging for other entertaining fea-
lures in connection, and one must
see to know. BE on hand at 7:30
sharp.
PRoF. MoFFETT is wide awake on
all the newest and latest styles of
Christmas goods, and prices so low
you can't help but make a purchase
if you will just call in and see the
beauties.
RICHARD JENKINS, known here as
~'Uncle Dick" died suddenly at his
home in this city yesterday. He
was one of the first settlers here, and
was quite advanced in years at the
time of his death.
UPoN the completion of their new
house and the moving therein, Mr..
and Mrs. John Gray prepared a feast,
in the form of grand supper, for
all the hands employed in the erec-
ton of the building.
The "picture cards" that so many
of the children are collecting are a
study. One of the chief ways of
advertising is by means of these at
tractive cards and many of them
are exceedingly ingenious.
Some prowing party or parties
are indulging in stealing live chick
ems in Mineral Point. We should
think that as chickens are quite
cheap in the market and eggs the
reverse it would prove more profit
able to take the eggs.
GEORGE PECK, the Milwaukee fun
ny man, suggests that Guiteau be
placed on barrel in an open field,
and every man have chance to
shoot at him, for ten cents a shot
feck thinks the national debt could
DC easily paid off in this way.
Or the adult population of this
enlightened community what per
cent, Of them know the Lord 8
Prayer aud the Star Spangled Ban
ner oy heart2 This question is
asked so as to enable LIS to know
how much piety and patriotism to
plaea Ia their cradit
&
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

iir. s Leslie, Marshal, ludepend-
ence, Iowa, says: had been very
bad with summer complaint for
few weeks. took three doses Of
Dr.. 7. w. Woods Blackberry Car
minative and it cured me. | now
feel strong and we'll. For sale by
M Moffett 51w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

citizens. He was a charter member
of the order of Odd Fellows, of
which number only one now remains,
In that order no member was more
beloved. The funeral, which took
place on Monday, was conducted ac-
cording to the barial custom of the
Odd Fellows, which was touching
and of a solema grandeur, and was
witnessed by . large assemblage.
Peace to his ashes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

John Everall, OF Clayton county,
Iowa. says: After trying many
olaIar remedies for worms have
used Dir. II. w. Woods for the last
six months in my family and IKE it
by far the best, and eau recommend
it to be as good as is claimed for it
py DR.. Wood. for sale by Moffett.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22
JouN TGEGoNING, See.

THERE is no better time of the
year to leave your high-spirited
horses without being tied. They
are sure to find it out and make bus.
mess for farmers, harness,makers,
surgeons, reporters, wagon-makers,
lamp-post dealers, ard other needy
and deserving tradesmen
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

OYSTERS, the freshest, best and
cheapest, can be had at Il. d. P's..
cash grocery house. Prices to suit
all; none need go without.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

GENTS fine plated Bosom Pins
at / Cuff Buttons at Deller's, very
cheap; also very fine line Of Hand
chiefs aud neckties.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

THE reason why you should ex-
aulins Deller's large stock OF Dress
Goods is because he can show you
tie best and sell you the cheapest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

The annual meeting of the Linden
Town Farmers Mutual Fire Insnr-
ance Co. will be held at the town
hall, in Linden, on Tuesday, Jan. 3D.,
1882, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon.
JOHN LEE, Pres.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22
FLOUR AT REDUCED PRICES.

The foil owing is condensed re-
port Of the ). W. Wis. Industrial
Association receipts and disbursc-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

The Il. Nj. Sunday School will
hold Christmas services Sunday
afternoon. The church will remain
decorated same as on the occasion
of Christmas tree festivities, and
each class is to hoist a banner such
as its members see fit to provide for
the event.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

DoS'r fail to notice the prospectus
of the Chicago Weekly Journal,
which is one of the best papers in
the west, or any place else, not SEN
sational, but always reliable and
clean. In short it is just the paper
for the merchant, mechanic and
farmer. We club it with the TRG-
BUSE for $40. Take it; you will
never regret the investment.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22


WHILE southern Wisconsin IS
basking In the comparatively gentle
zephyrs and 8 temperature just low
enough to be lung-bracing, the un-
fortunate denizens of Winnepeg,
Manitoba, are struggling for exist
ence at temperature of 81 degrees
below zero. And yet some discon-
tented people will insist or going to
Manitoba and freezing up with the
country.
GENERALLY speaking. money has
freely circulated among all classes
of business men, laborih- men aud
farmers the present season, whloa
fact introduces the query: Why are
SO many of our local exchanges
bowling for what's due them? Yet,
judging from our own subscription
accounts, there is reason, but that
style of dunning availeth nothing, in
our experience.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER

MRs.SuE ASbREws, of DesMoines,
Iowa, is here for the HOLIDAYS, the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Gray,
her parents
CHILDREN are dying of cruel diph-
liberia at a fearful rate in some parts
of the country; and parents can
only take comfort IL the fact that
they can never run for office, nor APP
ply for divorce, nor shoot the Pres
ident, nor start newspaper.
The annual meeting of the Linden
Town Farmers Mutual Fire Insnr-
ance Co. will be held at the town
hall, in Linden, on Tuesday, Jan, Sd,
1882, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon.
JOHN LEE, Pres.
JoHN TgEGoNING, See.
THERE is no better time of the
year to leave your high-spirited
horses without being tied. They
are sure to find it out and make bus
mess for farmers, harness,makers,
surgeons, reporters, wagon-makers,
lamp-post dealers, ard other needy
and deserving tradesmen
The Il. Nj. Sunday School will
hold Christmas services Sunday
afternoon. The church will remain
decorated same as on the occasion
of Christmas tree festivities, and
each class is to hoist a banner such
as its members see fit to provide for
the event.
THE largest and freshest stock Of
canned goods in the west can be
found ct Brew er & Pcnhallegor $
Cash Grocery House Look at our
price list:
3 10. cans tomatoes, per do2eu, Sl.5O
9 lb. cans best corn, per dozen, l,S0
8 b cans table peaches, per dozen $50
WE learn that the c. NJ. & St, L.
railway is about to replace the old
and delapidated caboose cars, now
in use on this division, with hand
some new cars. This is cheerful
news to the freight conductors, and
they are happy as big sun flowers
over the present prospect.
PRoF. MoFFErr has the nicest
Christmas goods in the city, and all
new stock and new styles. If you
don't believe it just step in and take
peep, and ! am sure you will be
surprised. They are all to be sold
at prices that will surprise all, they
are so cheap for cash.
DIED.-1n Lafayette, His, Dec.
10th, 1881, Rev. John l.. Williams,
aged "A years, for many years a
member of the West Wisconsin M.
T.. Conference, and well known in
the lead region. He was the father
of Wilson Williams, Of Mineral
Point.
MEERsCHAuM GooDs.-Jas. Null
hairn has just received choice
variety of meerschaum pipes, cigar
holders, &c, from Metzler, Roth
child & Co. which were imported
by them direct from Vienna. These
goods are warranted to be genuine
first, and would prove a valuable
Christmas present.
The annual Tea Meeting by the
ladies of the u. NJ Church will be
held on Monday, January Cd. The
popularity of these meetings have
become so fixed fact upen the pub
lie that there's little need of a boost
from us. If you desire to partake
of a sumptuous repast and sten to
some choice anthems and speeches,
attend by all means.
DoS'r fail to notice the prospectus
of the Chicago Weekly Journal,
which is one of the best papers in
4ba u-aet or anv place else. not SEN
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

THE largest and freshest stock of
canned goods in the west can be
found ct Brew er & Pcnhallegor $
Cash Grocery House. Look at our
price list:
3 10. caps tomatoes, per dozeu, $3.50
9 lb. cans best corn, per dozen, l.S0
3 10 cans table peaches, per dozen. $50
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

WE learn that the c. IT. & st, 7.
railway is about to replace the old
and delapidated caboose cars, now
in use on this division, with hand
some new cars. This is cheerful
news to the freight conductors, and
they are happy as big sun flowers
over the present prospect.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

MERRsCHAuM GooDs. Jas Null
hairn has just received choice
variety of meerschaum pipes, cigar
holders, &c, from Metzler, Roth
child q Co. which were imported
by them direct from Vienna. These
goods are warranted to be genuine
first, and would prove valuable
Christmas present.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-12-22

G. X. MorrETr still has few
Christmas goods though they are
going very fast.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-11-11
QUOTATIONS. FROM AUTH
OES.

Inclination and interest determine the
will.-I0iLsrGnd,
The virtue OF prosperity is temper
ance; the virtue OF adversely is iOrtitude.
BucOa.
Good company and good conversation
are the very sinews Of Vlrtue.-EHl'!s
.SOUreStre.
Nature has sometimes made a fool,
but cOxcomb Is always OF a mans own
making ddtS0n.
Action may not always bring happi-
ness, but there is no happiness without
action. BSucORSfsi
TO correct an evil which already cx-
lists is not so wise as to toresee and pre-
vent it.-Chinesc Procerb.
Clergymen consider this world only as
diligence in which they can travel to
another.-NapoLsoH.
To indulge a consciousness OF good
ness is the way to lose t.-"Stu' hny,"
.i.ciert Sucrrd Book Of the Chinese.
Next to an etieminate man there is
nothing so disagreeable as 4 mannlsh
woman.-C hurLsS Duiiey Warner.
When death, the great recOnCiler, has
come, it is never our tenderness We
repent OF, but our seyerity.-Gs0rg&
Elliot.
lie that once did you a kindness will
be more ready to DO you another than
lac whom you yourself have obliged
FupkiiH.
True bravery is shown by performing
without witness what one might be
capable of doing before all the world
ROrhtI0WuUM.
EVERYTHING without tells the indivld-
ual that he is nothing, everything with
in pprsuades him that he is everything.
~ DOaldn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-11-11

is detected. and being confined between
keeIs, passes backward and upward,
escaping at the stern through an oritice
nineteen feet wide, SO as to form sort
OF air wedge between the boat and the
surface OF the water The force with
which the air strikes the water is what
propells it. The boat has speed OF
four miles an hour, but requires
thirty-tive-horse-power engiae to
develop its iull capabilities. The
patentee claims a great advantage in do
ing away with the heavy machinery Of
screws and side-wneeIs, and believes
that the Continuance give full results in
proportion to the power employed. 1t
is also conrived for backing and steer
ing by air propulsion. Owing to the
slight disturbance which it causes to the
water, it is thought to be very well
adapted for work on canals without in
jury to the sides.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-11-11
WORDS OF WISDOM.

The best lightning rod for your pro-
lection is your own spine.
There is no pleasure but that some
pain is nearly allied to it.
Principles like troops OF the line are
urdistu bed and stand last.
Our deeds determine us as much as
We determine our deeds,
Those who never retract their opinions
love themselves more than they love
truth.
knowledge, like religion, must be
experienced" in order to be known.
Genuine suffering often tests best, for
it knows no idle longing for tears.
Virtue dwells at the head o: u river,
to which we cannot get but by rowing
against the stream.
Poverty often deprives a man OF all
spirit and virtue. 1t is hard for an
empty bag to stand upright.
Great men should think OF opportun-
ity aud not OF time. Time is the ex-
cuse OF feeble and puzzled spirits.
Envy Is a passion so iull OF cowardice
anu Sldlllt lIldL uOD'luS CNCI Iiob lIit
confidence to owR Its possession.
1t is with you as with plants; from
the first fruit they bear We learn what
may be expected in the future.
Memory can CLEAN but never renew.
1t brings US JOY faint as the perfume Of
flowers-faded and dried, OF the Summer
that is gone.
Lying and deceit between man and
man is great wrong, but when exercls-
ed in the daily association with children,
is increased a thousand lOld.
No person, be they in ever 80 hum
bic circumstances, bat what have some
quality OF mind that entities them to an
equality with their fellow-heings.
70 succeed in any LIES endeavcrs, be
our talents what they may, we re-
uuire perseverance, decision and tenac-
ity of will to reach the tull measure OF
success.
1t is not SO much by the symmetry
of what We attain in this life that we are
made to he happy as by the enlivening
hope OF what We snail reach in tue world
TO come.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-11-11
An Ersotual Temperance Lecture

\ young man called, in company with
several other gentlemen, upon young
lady. Her father was also present to
assist in entertaining the callers. He
did not share his daughters sCrupIes
against the use OF spirituous drinks, for
he had wine TO offer. The wine was
poured out and would have been drank,
but the Young lady asked:
"pii YOU call upon me, or upon
papa
Gallantry. il nothing else, compelled
them to answer:
eve called upon You
Then Won will please not drink
vine; have lemonade ipr nv callers >
The father urged the guests 10 driuk,
and they were undecided. The Young
lady added:
"Rememher, ii you call upon ne then
YOU drink lemonade; but II upon papa.
why. then, in that case, | have nothing
to say.
The wine glasses were set down with
their contents untlsted. Alter leaving
the house one oi the party exclaimed:
That is the most ttlactual temper
aure lecture have ever heard.
The Young man from whom these
facts were obtained broke oil at once
from the use Of strong drink and is now
a clergyman preaching temperance and
religion. He still holds in grateful r..
membTance the lady who gracefully and
resolutelv gave him to under tand that
her callers should not drink wine.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-11-11
Canal Boat Propelled by Air.

From tie Boston JOutha!.
A novelty in canal boats lies in Charles
river, near Boston, which is calculated
TO attract considerable attention. 1t IS
called pneumatic canal boat and was
huilt at Wiscassett, Maine, az devised
10y the owner, Mr.. X. II. Tucker, OF
toS'or, who claims to hold patents tor
IS d's...- In T. and aud the United
safes. The specimen shown on Charles
river, which is designed to be used on
canals without injuring the banks, IS a
simple structure, measuring siXty.two
feet long and twenty wide. It is three
ieet in depth, and draws seventeen
inches of water. 1t Is driven entirely
by air. Roots blower No. t being used,
lie latter operated 10y an "iCht.horse-
power engine The air is forced down
! rrnlral shaisto tie bottom, where il
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-11-11
How 10 Have Company.

Il is not so very hard to have little
company to tea or to spend the evening
Il one only known how to plan her
work, and does not attempt to crowd
too much in one day. Ii the cake is
made the day before it will be fresh
enough, and il you are so unfortunate
as not To- he entirely successful in making
or baking, you will have time to remedy
this trouble by trying again. Ii salad
is 10 be part Of the supper, the chicken
NAV be prepared in the morning, and
late in the afternoon the dressing may
be prepared and the salad mixed. When
il is in the dish and ready Tor the table,
wet clean cloth in vinegar and lay
over the top; this will keep it moist,
and it will not lose its flavor by stand
ing. Ii you are to have sandwiches,
they may be battered early, and damp
cloth laid over them Have the dishes
and silver ready, and put in convenient
place where You can get them with no
DELAY and trouble OF counting. Silver
mBy he rubbed and tableclOth and nap
kjns laid aside DAYS before. Above all,
after having done all these things DO not
worry; think over all the times you
have been ont to tea, and you will hard.
w be able 10 recall a single time where
ANYTHING went very badly. Avoid con
fusion: il anyone IS to help you, be she
servant or friend, let her distinctly mn
derstand what the duty is to be, so that
Won will not interfere with each other.
4 lew experiments will convince you
OF the good sense OF these directions.