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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
Opening of Mineral Points New
Opera House.

Mineral Points new Opera House
was opened on Friday evening last by
Fairs Comedy Company, and the great
comedian Harry Weber. Fairs COM
pany is one of the best theatrical
troupes that has ever visited our city,
and our people are to be congratulated
upon the fact that we now have one of
the finest opera halls in the state, which
will undoubtedly draw hither the best
musical and theatrical talent. The hall
has been remodelled throughout. The
main room is about 44x5O feet and will
comfortably seat from four hundred
and fifty to five hundred persons. A
permanent stage, with an opeaing of
about 12X20 feet, has been erected,
with dressing room on either side
lOxl1 feet.
THE SCENERY
The stage has been fitted UP with
new and beautiful scenery. The set
.of scenery which arrived last week
and a portion OF which was used on the
occasion Of the opening of the House.
in addition to Il magnificent drop cur
tain, comprises the following:
One Parlor Scene,
One Kitchen Scene
One Street Scene,
One Wood Scene
One Prison Scene
Four Interior Wings.
Four Exterior Wing.
Two Front Wings,
One Grand Drapery,
Two Sky Borders,
Two Set of Rocks,
One set of Cottage Scenes.
The above are all handsomely painted,
by frSt-claSs scenic artists, and are
artistic in every sense.
\ liberal scale of prices has been
adopted by the council for the use of
the House for concerts, theatrical
exhibitions, lectures, and other enter
tainmentS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
LINDEN LOCALS.

The new band practices regularly
three or four times a week, at the town
hall. They are a 60 ahead set of
fellows, and when they come out to
play we expect some good music. The
following are their names with the
part that each performs:
First f fiat Cornet-Abe Vial
Second fiat Cornet-Royal Granville
First B fiat Cornet-Edward Geaeh
Second fiat Cornet-Samuel Poad, III
First f fiat Alto-James Vial
Second L fiat Alto-Joseph Bray.
First fiat Tenor-George Tonkin
fiat INSTRUMENTATION yickerman
fat Baritone-Ben. Treloar
Snare Drum-Frank Pollard
Bass Drum-John Kittoe
The old cemetery ground has been
cleared of brush and is having a neat
new fence put up around it. 1t begins
to look respectable. Another thing
that would look well az Linden is a new
school house.
\ class Of eight scholars at the rock
school passed a successful examination
for admission to the higher school on
Monday of this week. Their names
are Joseph Rule. Eddie Rolling, John
Pearce, Annie Shaffer. Ida Smith, Lima
Vivian, Lulu Rolling and Nellie
Bridge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
Auction.

l will sell at auction, at my residence,
in Mineral Point, on the Mining Com
pany's farm, west Of the fair grounds,
on Saturday, December 18th. 1881, the
following described personal property /:
sixty or seventy head OF sheep. ten
head of graded yearling steers, nine
head of yearling heifers. fourteen head
of two and three year old heifers.
twelve good cows. two high grade bull
calves. one three year old thoroughbred
durham bull, one two horse wagon,
one top buggy (nearly new. seeders,
plows, and other farm machinery.
Terms: Sums of SO or under, cash
over that amount, one years time,
interest at : par cent, with note and
approved security. Sale to commence
at o'clock p. n. sharp
T. II. SHEPARD.
JOSEPH PRIDEATx. Auctioneer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
Stock Farm For Sale.

John Spensley having purchased his
brother CaEvert's interest in the farm
lately owned by their father, Harker
Spensley, now offers the same for sale
1t contains 420 acres. and is one of the
best stock farms in Iowa county; well
provided with good buildings, barns.
wagon and stock sheds, abundantly
supplied with water, both by running
streams and springs. The farm is ca
pable of keeping and feeding $50 head
of cattle, and is situated partly within
and close to the city of Mineral Poil. t.
The farm will be sold on reasonable
terms and one-half of the purchase
money can run for Il term Of years. ut
a low rate of interest
This is a good chance for a live man
to make money. JOHN SPENSLEY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
LOCAL ITEMS.

Fresh Oysters at +. kinne's-as good
and as cheap as anywhere. Nv
Elegant China, Glass and Majolica
ware ut the Cash Grocery House of
Brewer 4 Penhallegon. u
Maple Syrup at f. Kinne's.
Holiday Goods in enless vaI iety, at
j. "A. Spratlers's.
Christmas! Christmas, Christmas!!.
At J. A. Spratler's.
A fine line of Holiday Goods, at pop
ular prices-at J. Deller.
Lima Beans, Hominy, and Peas, at
J. \. Spratler's. II
Toys. Toys. Toysl.. An immense
stock, just received at J. \. Spratler's.
Go to Eden Il Blewett and see their
splendid Hard coal stoves, The Crown
Jewel" II
Don't fail to see the celebrated Gold
Medal Cook Stoves, sold only by Eden
& Blewett. II
Toys-Fresh stock. \ nice assert
ment of Christmas Toys, cheaper than
ever-at f. Kinne's Come and see.
Christmas Presents that will suit old
and young, at J. "A. Spratler's. II
The largest and hest selected stock
of can goods in the city, at J. y. SpTat-
lers. Call and see. IL
Call and be convinced that J. 4,
Spratler is selling goods at very small
profits. Il
Remember We guarantee our 80. IS
flour to equal any $500 flour i'll the
market. Brewer u Penhallegon, Cash
Grocery House
Prof. Osborne will be i'll Mineral
Point, for the purpose of giving lessons
III vocal and instrumental music, every
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. 12-ly
An agreeable Dressing for the Hair
that will stop its falling, has been
sought for. Parker's Hair Balsam
distinguished for its purity, fully sup
plies this want. iTw4
IIurrah, Hurrah, His Excellency,
Hon. Santa Claus, has again made
J. X. Spratlers his headquarters, but
has left a nicer. better, and larger stock
than ever, which must be sold y
The Garland Hard Coal Base Burners
have more improvements and enjoy a
larger sale that any other stove upon
the market to-day. You have no
trouble to get suitable size coal, they
will burn either size by adjusting the
fire pots. The Garland Stove Range,
something entirely new in the cook
stove line, which sells 1T first sight. As
the boys say, 1t takes the cake Our
stock is the largest in the county, and
we can't be undersold. All the Michi-
gan Co.'S goods sold by Martin Il Toay.
-lGW3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
Bed Lips and Rosy Cheeks.

WHEELING, w. Va. May 80, 1881.
Il am an old physician, and have
lost many of my youthful preju-
dices. Learning of the great good
done by a certain renee y in restor-
ing to robust health a former pa
tent of mine who suffered from sew
eral chronic ailments resulting from
weak pulmonary and digestive or
gans, and whom | was unable to
benefit with my most careful treat
ment, | determined to prescribe it..
| have done so, and the results have
invariably been most satisfact cry
Under its use the blood becomes
richer, the digestive, urinary and
pulmonary organs are made strong
and perform their natural functions
readily and without pain; all decay
seems to be Immediately checked
and the progress Of the disease
arrested; the pulse becomes fuller
and stronger, the lips red and the
cheeks rosy, and the temperature
increased and more uniform, the
action of the heart regular and the
muscular strength greatly invigor-
ated. In justice to the inventors l
will say this remedy is Browns Iron
Bitters; it is preparation of iron
and vegetable tonics: contains no
alcohol, and is the only preparation
of Iron in a perfectly assimilable
form and that does not blacken the
teeth. l have never known it to
fail TO give permanent strength to
every part of the body. or to injure
the most delicate constitution! /
have known it to assist in curing
many chronic diseases whe II al
other remedies had failed.-M d.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09

Ifyou want a holiday present, 90 tt
Teasdale 4 Coad's. lStf
Christmas day in the morning falls
on Sunday this year.
Santa Claus Headquarters at Teas,
dale < Coad's. lStf
The famous comedy Nip and Tuck
was given for the first time i'll this
city, on last Friday evening.
Mr.. Henry Martin had number OF
chickens stolen on Monday evening
last.
Mr.. John Wasley is pushing work on
his new residence, opposite the NJ. +.
ehurch.
Twenty commercial travellers were
registered at the I. 5. Hotel on Thurs
day, December lst
Would it be proper to have \ dance
at church festival? Certainly: Very
proper, if it was ABUNDANCE.
Call at \. F. Bishops, and examine
his elegant new furniture, suitable fol
Christmas and New Years. lStf
New aud elegant furniture at \. F
Bishops. Call and examine before buy
ing elsewhere. IS
Read Toay Brothers new advertise
ment. They keep Il fine assortment Of
goods suitable for the holiday trade.
Boys and Mems Underwear, Mitts
and Gloves, very cheap, at Teasdale 4
Coad's. lStf
sam Hood has been visiting his old
home and friends here during the past
few weeks.
Tom Scott Lewis, who sticks type
in the Dodgeville Chronicle Office. paiC
our city visit last Sunday.
\ Toay, not ordered with his Christ
mas goods, arrived 4 few days ago a
the home of our townsman Simon NJ
Toay Weight about ten pounds.
DIR. j. b. Moifatt started for Mime
apolis on Tuesday. after a stay Of abou
a month, settling up his business il
this place.
When you want any Christmas goods
just give Il glance al Prof. Moffet,'
stock, and listen to his prices. Gol
will go no further. is
The new residence of Mr.. Alex
McNeal, of Waldwick. is about com
pleted. 1t is rs fine residence as on,
can see IN many miles of travel.
0rrin Beardsley is reading law in tn
office OF Lanyon & Spensley, of thi
city. orrin is graduate OF Minera
Point High School Class, of 1881.
Hon. James Ryan. of Ridgeway, Wa
in town on Thursday, and made tn,
DEMOCRAT ! pleasant call Mr.. Ryan
wears modestly his legislative honors
The old cemetery is being cleared u
by burning the brush and other debris
BY street commissioner Williams an,
his force.
The Jubilee Services which ar
being held in ST. Pauls Irish Catholi
Church of this city. are largely al
tended aud great interest is manifesto,
in them.
Alta Iowa) Advertiser: The heir
of the late Geo. W. Mitchell receives
$1,000 last Monday from the low
Legion of Honor, OF which lie was ;
member.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
win sbenard is turninp ont Soma

VIII Shepard is turning out some
excellent work in the Photographic
line. which strongly attests to his skill
as an artist. His work will COM
pare favorably with that Of any photo
graphic artist in the west. Anyone
wanting work in his line will do well
to call and see him at his pleasant
gallery, over Moffett's drug store.
One of the most important enter
prises in Iowa county is the Rowell
mining works, at Highland. They are
being prosecuted 10y the very pleasant.
fine old gentleman after whom they
are named. He is one of the original
prospectors who discovered the lead
mines which first made Franklin NOW
Highland) a mining hamlet; but he
has for years resided in Minnesota.
undisturbed by any of the uncertain
ties of miners life. He was recalled
to Wisconsin about year ago to testi-
fly in Highland mining suit, in which
he alone could give very import
ant evidence. and On hearing OF the
many changes which had taken place
in the mines of Highland. he deter
mined to come back to Wisconsin
and mine for zinc and lead ore where
he mined for lead ore alone before. He
has sunk a shaft and has good pros
pect on the big range, just north of the
village. At the top of the shaft he has
placed fine thirty-horse power engine.
which is used for unwatering the
ground and hosting. He has erected
large engine house and building in
which to clean ores. The works can
be run at full force in al kinds of
weather. Although quite an old man,
Mr. Rowell takes pride in his work,
enjoys it, and will doubtless do a great
deal toward bringing to light the unde-
Yeloped mineral resources Of Highland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
LIVE AGENTS WANTED

TO sell DR.. Chase's Rcceipes or lnf0r-
nation for Everybody, in every county
in the United States and Canada. En-
larged by the publisher to 64S pages.
1t contains over two thousand
pages and is suited to ali classes ana
conditions of society. 1t is a wonder
full book and household necessity.
1t sells at sight Greatest inducements
ever offered to book agents. Sample
copies sent by mail, postpaid, for $500.
Exclusive territory given. Agents
more than double their money. Adj
dress DR.. Chase's Steam Printing
House, Ann Arbor. Michigan. 1l.l2
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
True to her Trust.

Too much cannot be sad of the ever
faithful wife and mother constantly
watching and caring for Ter dear ones,
never neglecting single duty i'll their
behalf. When they are assailed by dis
ease, and the system should have a
thorough cleansing, the stomach and
bowels regulated, blood purified ma
larial poison exterminated, she must
know that Electric Bites are the only
sure remedy. They are the best and
purest medicine in The world. and only
cost fifty cents. Sold by J. b. Il &. II.
Moffett. l3ml
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
Almost GRAVY.

How often do we see the hard-work-
ing father straining every nerve and
muscle, and doing his utmost to sup
port his family Imagine his feelings
when returning from hard days
labor, to find his family PROSTATE with
disease. conscious of unpaid doctors
bills and debts on every hand, 1t must
be enough to drive one almost crazy.
Al this unhappiness could be avoided
by using Electric Bitters, which eXpel
every disease from the system, bringing
joy and happiness TO thousands. Sold
at fifty cents bottle, by j. Il. q c. r.
Moffett. l3ml
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09

Women are everywhere using and
recommending Parker's Ginger Tonic
because they have learned fr ON expert
enee that it speedily overcomes de-
spondeney, indigestion, pain or weak
ness in the back or kidneys, and other
troubles peculiar to the sex.-Home
Journal. See advertisement 1Tw4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
Farm for Sale Manning.

The undersigned offers for sale. on
terms, the eighty-acre farm
of Mrs. James Manning, situated one
mile and half west Of the village Of
Highland. Good frame house ON the
premises; s. aeres under cultivation.
Apply TO ORvILLE STRONG Il Co.
Sept. Is, 1881. If Dodgeyille, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
FOR SALE.

I offer for sale my house and two lots situated
in the south portion of the city, on State street
The house is a good stone building two
stories high, good barn, cistern and good or
chard on the place.
/ also offer for sale thirty-fye acres of good
mining and farming land, adjoining city limits.
This land is watered by stream running through
it.
will also sell my farm Of one hundred and
sixty acres of land. III Lafayette county, four
miles from Mineral Point. There is good stOue
dwelling house on the farm. and siabling for one
hundred head Of stock. There Is q good orchard
on the farm, one hundred and ten acres under
cultivation, and fifty acres Of timber. For fur
Their information enquire Of JOS. STUDE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
The :. Crown level ="

Eden & Blewett would call attention
to their fine line line of heating Stoves,
which cannot be surpassed by any west
of Chicago. They would call es-
pecial attention to their HARD Coal
BURNER, THE GROWN JEWEL" which
is known to every stove dealer in the
land. 1t needs no praise from US. In
heating capacity, in Recommendation,
and in economy, it stands without a
rival. It has the latest improvements
for 1881, and has been greatly admired
by every person who has seen it. 15tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
Prairie Farm to Rent.

We have 10 rent for cash rent first
class prairie farm of 500 acres. Water.
4 comfortable dwelling house and 4
stable on the place. The farm is only
three and one-half miles from this city.
1t is known us the Russell farm.
12tf WILSON Il MCILHoN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
Music Lessons.

Miss Amy Hutchinson, Graduate OF
the Northwestern Conservatory OF
Music, will give lessons on Piano,
Organ, and in vocal culture. Miss
Hutchinson has both Piano and Organ at
her home which scholars can have the
use of for lessons. Apply at residence
of her fatker Mr.. JAS. HutchiSon, near
Seminary. I5-am
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
At Bishops Furniture Store.

Elegant Parlor Sets.
Patent Rockers,
Camp Chairs.
Gents Easy Chairs,
Flower Stands,
Window Stands.
Wall Protectors,
Brackets,
Foot Stools.
CLildren's Tables
Call and make your selections for
Christmas and New Years presents. Is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
TAX n Up.

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned,
that on the 10th day Of November 1ss1, one dark
bay mare, a little white on left hind foot, about
thirteen years old, the owner of which is un-
known, strayed upon land owned and occupied
by me, on which I reside, to-wit: section y,
town six range east in town of Eden, Iowa
county, Wis. The owner is requested 10 prove
property and take the same away.
Dated, Cobb, Wis. Nov 18th, 1881.
1Gw4 HUSTON CCNNTNGHAM.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09

state 81 Wisconsin, County Court for Iowa County
In Probate.
Notice Is hereby given that at a special term
said county, al the Court House in the village 81
poigeyille in said county, on the 27th day OF
pecgmber Al ID. 1851, being the third Tuesday OF
said month"; at 10 O'Clock IN the forenoon OF said
iay the following matters will be heard and
considered.
The application OF Ellen Mcmahon. admins
tratrix OF the estate OF Patrick Mcmahon, late OF
said county, deceased for the examination and
allowance Of her administration account and
the assignment Of the residue of said estate to
such persons as are by law entitled % the same.
And Ii Is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given 10 all persons interested by pub
fishing copy of this order for three weeks sue
cessively prior 10 said day of hearing, IN the
Iowa County Democrat a weekly newspaper pub
lished in said county. BY order OF the Court
JOHN T. JONES. Judge.
Dated, Dodgeville Wis. November 18th, ISL.
WILSON 4 acILHaN, attorneys for petitioner I7-5
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing between
mutual consent. The business hereafter Will be
conducted by c. r. Moffett the successor to the
firm. to whom all notes and accounts must be
paid at once. j. i. MOFFETT.
G. Z. MOFFEGT.
November I'D, 1ss1-16-iw
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
S. HockinQ G. Co.

Have the exclusive sale of Rathbone' S
celebrated Cooking and Heating Stoves
also the Charter Oak, which is the best
stove made. Call and see before You
purchase. Prices as low as any first
class goods. off
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
ReCeiYedfrOm Baltimore Direct,
Oysters by the Can or in Bulk at
Toay Brothers. lift
For Sale.

Four thousand acres of Farming
Land-Several large farms including
the Ansley Land. Inquire of
JouN HTTCHISoN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
Oysters!

Direct from Baltimore. Cans or
bulk, wholesale or retail, at prices be-
low anything yet heard of in the oyster
line. BREWER Il PENHALLEeoN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
MISSES JEuCK 4 CUMMINGS.

state of Wisconsin, County Court for Iowa county
- hi Probate.
Notice i hereby given that NJ special term ofthe
InMaeaunty court 10 he held inaud for said county
III the court house III the village If nudgeville,
Ill saia county ON the 18th day of December. 4.
=. ISL. being the SECOND Tuesday Of said month.
ai iu o'clock in tire forenoon of said day. the
following matters Will he heard ami considered
The application OF Margaret Mccormick. adj
lniuistTatriN 81 the estate Of Alexander McCor.
mick, late uf said county deceased, for the exam
nation and allowance Of her administration
account aud the assignment Of the residue of said
estate to such persons Ms are hy Law entitled to
the same.
And il is further ordered. that public notice
thereof he given u all persons Interested by pub
fishing a copy of this order for three weeks sue
sessiSelS prior 70 said day Of hearing. in the
inwasa nnts Democrat. a weekly newspaper pub
lishe3 in said county
by order oil the court
JOHN n. JONES Judge
Dated hodgeNille, Wis, Nov l6 1851 l5td
a L, SMITH Attorney for A,i,,;r{st-a,-s
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09

The Republicans on Monday last
elected Joseph W. Kiefer Of Ohio,
speaker of the house of representa-
tive.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
THE DEMOCRAT.
Mineral Point. Friday, Dec. 9. 1881
Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point Wis
as second class matter.
MARKETS.

Eggs 2lc.
Corn 40 to 42c.
Lard l5c. TO lSc.
Onions S1.60.
Butter 20 TO p.
Potatoes roc.
Live Hogs, $3.50
Cattle $3.50 10 $3.50.
Oats 35c.
Lead ore $500.
Dry Bone $500
Blackjack S21.00
Flax Seed l.20.
Hides, green. ) to q.
Wool, washed. 25d30.
Wool, unwashed, 20a22.
Clover Seed $500.
Winter wheat S1.25; spring lilo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-12-09
state u Wisconsin, County Court for Iowa County

Dated noigeNille. Wis, NOV. ID ISL NH
.. Z. swim. Attorney Tor Adminfstrntrix