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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
Strayed or Stolen

From the village Of Belmont, Wis.
about May lst, bay mare, fifteen
hands high. full and plump build, no
defects, seven years old. crescent shap-
ed mark in forehead with stripe down
the faee to the nose, a peculiar mark on
hind lett foot just adjoining the hoof
Of few white hairs, seen only on
close examination. A liberal reward
will be given for any information lead
ing to her recovery or a return of the
mare to the subscriber.
WAl. A. GARnEN.
Belmont, Wis, May "A. 1881.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
Farmers and Mechanics.

If you wish to avoid great danger
and trouble, besides no small bill of
expense, at this season of the year, you
should take prompt steps to keep dis
should be cleansed, blood purified.
stomach nd and bowels reguaed and 1n
spring malaria We know of nothing
that will so perfectly and surely do this
this Electric Bitters, and at the trifling
cost of fifty cents a bottle.-Ex. Sold
by J. b. & G. r. Moffett. 40-1m
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
Waman's True Friend.

\ friend III need is friend indeed.
This none can deny. especially when
assistance is rendered when one is
sorely afflicted with disease, more par
tieularly those complaints and weak
ness so common TO our female popula-
ton. Every woman should know that
Electric Bitters are woman's true
friend. and will positively restore her
TO health, either when ali other rene
dies fail. A single trial always proves
our assertion. They are pleasant to
the taste, and only cost fifty cents q
bottle. Sold by J B &C R Moffett 4O-1m
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
Farming, Mining and Timber Land for
CaIn

offer for sale my land situated as
follows: The NV of the sw, section s,
town ), range 2; also part of ne of Sc
section Z, same range and town, and
the Sc Of these of section Is, together
with I'LL the improvements thereon,
which consists of good dwelling
house, good out buildings, etc. A
good range Of mineral runs through
the tract in section S, distance of six
hundred yards or more VIII sell very
low for cash. For particulars inquire
of the undersigned on the premises.
41-2m DAVID MORRISON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
To Horsemen.

The we'll known trotting stallion,
blsmark. is kept for service at the liy-
cry stable of Priestley Il Bohan, Min
eral Point. Wis. Bismark is the fast
est trotter ever owned in Iowa county.
and he has proven himself an excellent
breeding sire; and horsemen wishing
to improve their stock cannot do better
than breed to him. JOHN BoHAN.
May %, 1881. 41-tw
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
Latest STYLES.

All in want of millinery goods are
invited to examine my new stock, re-
Gently purchased in Chicago. always
" buy for cash and can sell as good
goods at as low prices as anybody in
the city. 4O-4w Mrs. COLLINS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27

The residence owned and formerly
occupied by Barney Pratt. For partic-
ulars enquire at this office or at r. ID.
Pulford'S drug store. 3Stf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27

Food for the brain and nerves that
will inyigorate the body without in
toxicating is what we need in these
days of rush and worry. Parker's
Ginger Tonic restores the vital ener-
gies, soothes the nerves and brings
good health quicker than anything you
can use.-Tribune. See adv. 39m1
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
Iowa County Agricultural Society.

The executive committee of the Iowa
County Agricultural Society will meet
ut the court house, in the village Of
Dodgeville. at o'clock p. m., on Satur-
day, the 18th day of May, for the pur-
pose of fixing date of next fair. and
revising premium list.
40td WM. II. PRIDEAUN, Secretary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
ViIla0e | ots FIR Sale

Iesephqs Bailey, proprietor of the
Bailey House. Eden, has a number of
lots desirable for business locations,
which lie is willing to dispose of at a
reasonable figure 42-4w
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
House and [ ut for Sale

The house contains seven rooms,
three closets, pantry, two good cellars,
with a good cistern on the place For
particulars inquire Of Mrs. L. DAvEY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27

If you are in need of Shoes, now is
your time to buy them. J. Schneider
ger will sell his entire stock of Burt's
Shoes at cost. 40-4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
Residence far Sale.

offer for sale, by private contract.
my house, lot and barn, situated in
Irving's addition State street, city of
Mineral Point. J.P. HAWKINS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
Horse for Sale.

Hustln CunninghaW. of Eden. has a
good light bay horse, weighing 1.150
pounds for sale. ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
New eoffee Mill

Buy roasted coffee and get it ground
at Toay Bros. New power mill just
arrived.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
For Iona Wear

Buy Philadelphia made shoes. You
can get them at Schneberger's. Misses
and children's shoes speciality. 40-4
nE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
Ravnnld's Shines

In all sizes, widths and styles. at
Scheneberger's. 40-4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
If you want a nice Slipper or Walking
Shine

1t will pay you to examine Shneberg-
er's stock. He makes speciality of
| this line 4O-4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
LOCAL ITEMS.

Eggs Sc.
Corn 40c.
Lard 1212c.
Onions S1.20.
Hides, green, >.
Butter II to II.
Hides grubby, 3.
Lead ore S2400.
Dry Bone $500
Potatoes %
Blackjack S21.00
Flax Seed IS to 90
Wool. washed. 2jm30.
Wool. unwashed, 1920.
Live Hogs, S4.75 to 800.
Glover Seed $4,000 $500.
Winter wheat 8OM 50; spring I5mS0.
Strawberries at J. A. Spratler's.
Groceries. cheap for cash, at Horns.
Choice Imported Vinegar, in bottles,
1T Toay Bros.
straw, Wool and Fur Hats, at the
lowest prices, ut John Horns.
4 fine line Of Toilet and Laundry
soaps, 1T Toay Bros.
Ball Potash the best made, at +.
kinne's.
Bird cages. cheaper than ever, at +.
klnne's.
Shoes. CATERS and slippers at John
Horns, from 80 cents up to $500
Moifetts will hereafter sell their wall
papers rs low as cents for Browns,
10 cents for whites and 90 cents for
satins. 37tf
Harness, Saddles, and Brides Of all
styles 1T Pricstley's Harness shop,
Single Nickle Trimmed Buggy Harness
for 5000.
A fine line Of dress goods. in Cottons,
Woolens and Cashmeres, from 10 cents
to 80 cents per yard, at John Horns.
Just before You go away take look
Ill the large sock of Trunks and Travel
ing Bags. received this day at Priestley' s
Harness Shop They are almost equal
to Burglar Proof safes, only lack the
time Lock
There never were greater induce
mcnts held out to buy artistically trim
med Hats and Bonnets ut extremely
low prices than Strauss offers to the
lldies VI Iowa county. Remember the
place Strauss, opposite the post Office,
Mineral Point. II
fhas. james las just received fine
line ~ millinery goods. Ladies will
lind il to their advantage to call and
examine his fine new stock of fash
ionable hats and bOnnets rs fine Il dis
play AS can be seen at any millinery
store iii southwestern Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
Strawberries
Y0unu Men.

On hand. and all other fruits in season
at 40 ToAY Bros.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27

Eden, Iowa county, Wis. This is the travellers
home; the accommodations will be found to
equal any house in the business in Eden. Care
full hostlers always in attendance. Livery al
reasonable rates. RICHARD MANNING proprietor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
Union HOTEL

Eden, Iowa county, Wis. Good accommoda
tons; charges reasonable; will furnish livery q
fair rates. JosEPHs BAILEY, proprietor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
HOTELS.
-
CITY, HOTEU.-
GLOBE HOTEL.

MARK TERRILL, proprietor. Mineral Point, Wis
Well furnished rooms, good tables and reason
ale charges. First-c class barn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
WASHrNCrON nnYTSE

NICHOLAS SHILLEN, proprietor. Foot of High
street, Mineral Point. The Globe is first-c class
hotel in every respect, is centrally located and
the prices charged are moderate. good barn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
BAILEY HOB

JOHN McWILLIAMs, proprietor. Cor Commerce
and Brewery streets, Mineral Point. Good ac-
eommodation reasonable rates. Best barn in
tn city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
Enr Rent.

Will buy good mems suit at Dcllers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27

J. n. W1ngender,s
DENTAL Rooms, Mineral Point. All operate
Performed with care and skill and at reasonal
rates. Deutcher Zahn artz.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-05-27
PHYSICIANS.
DENTISTS.
j. w. WassalI, ID. ID. 81,
T. Rooms over Gundry 4 Gray'S store. 81

j. M. Hales, ID. ID. s.
Dental rooms in Coad's block, over c. ii. Jane
jewelry store, Mineral Point
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-11-09

POULTRY DRoPPINGs SOIL
o re of the first things the farmer needs to
o is to get rid of TIE idea that manure is
Iuable according to its bulk. A two
horse load Of manure, so called. without
doubt often contains less real plant food
than peck of bone meal or half bushel
of hen manure.
Speaking of hen manure, think few
EtrMer> value it high enough. In my
experiments it has produced so great re-
SUITS that can only account for il on tn
idea that the ammonia in 1t has an 9tfinltl
Tor and attracts the nitrogen from Ia,
! mosphere If any one doubts that it is
rich III ammonia, let him sprinkle n barrel
If It with enough water TO cause termen.
alton, and then stir ii; the fumes will b"
empowering A single experiment oI
mine indicated that barrel of hen manure
Is worth rs much as ten loads OF stable
manure My experiment was this: In th'
ali of 1879 | sowed three acres of wheat
h- FIST week IN October, on the ponres
nd on my farm We had just cut off
hr corn, which WAS very light crop
nut the land was in excellent order, As W.
h I'd plowed the corn very late. and ha !
! thtl Oui All "6ttlS tlltl PltSS WIN hOts'
nj when we Cut up the corn all that WAS
needed WAS to harrow thoroughly and rotl
= give Just the right kind OIL II seed b. Il
drvId"d the plat into three strips of an
ere each. and manfred No. | with one
nirre. Of hen manure, which had sft-d
20 that drilled it in with the wheat; No
, dressed literally with stable manure
Ad on No. | drilled in two hunirc d
pounds Of pute ground bone left strip
bout eight feet wide, without fertilizer OF
! ny KIND, between the different plats. w,
harvested over thirty bushels Of wheat Ic
he acre, and. Judging fom he unfertilIzed
>,lp, the crop was doubled by the manure
There was hardly Il perceptibIe difference
between the three plats, but one could Sc,
III riding past he field the difference be
wevn the unmanurcd strips and the rest
My obsel walton leads me to believe tina
Ut one farmer IN ten makes any Us,
Whatever Of his hen manure, and yet
believe that II VIII pay for the keeping o.
he fowls, and is worth as much per pound
is bone meal.
Some experiments with night soil show
nat 1t Is almost rs valuable. When uui
farmers learn how to handle manure SO as
~ save the liquids rs well rs The solids
and to save all the sources of fertility
winch are now Above to 90 to waste,
and IN addition how best to apply the fer
uiizIng material of the farm, they will
nave made n great advance in farming
'nd will largely increase the yield of then
crops.
The wheat land referred to above was
seedt to timothy with the wheat. and the
lol owing sprlng we sowed three puunds
II mammoth clover seed to the acre, anc
we harvested nine tons of hay from it the
past season, which is the best crop hav,
grown for many years Waldo F. B,oWn
IN tOuHtry Gentleman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-11-09
Fall Care OF Cows.

There is no time In which It will pay
better to give cows good feed and cool
care than in late fall. They have been
turned into fall feed" prohqbly. and
some people seem to have an idea that II
a creature is turned into the moving "
field she must therefore he well fed. But
the grass soon gets trodden down, is coarse
and old. the frOsts render II innutritious.
and though they NAV ill themselves, it is
as with the east wind.
A neighbor Of ours in the winter Of
1880, which our readers will rememb her
as a very open one. let his cattle run out
all the time when they could find any
grass, and in speaking of it aiterward said
they did not do well the next spring and
he thought they did not perhaps get a
COOL feed as he supposed they were &c n
when they filled themselves so well.
Many people supplement their fall
feeding with a few corn stalks thrown out
on the ground night or morning. Tni-
practice is neither satisfactory nor econom
ical. The cattle always want the farthesl
stalk in the line, and will run the whole
length Of fodder to get it, and always ovel
The stalks. Fodder, when so trolden, will
not be eaten, and the fodder and the feed
are both lost.
We have great faith in corn stalks q,
fodder, but like them best cut wettet. anc
a little meal sprihkled on them, and The
cattle appear to share our prejudice.
Good care in the fall will pay the mex
summer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-11-09

4 LITERARY CURIOSITY The following
rather curious piece of composition was
ecently placed upon the blackboard at IA
eacher institute, and a prize of a
,Vebsters Dictionary off red 10 any per
son who would read and pronounce every
grrd correctly The book was not carried
Il however, as twelve was the lowest
number of mistakes made in pronuncia-
ton:
"A sacrlegious son of Beial, who suf
fered from bronchitis, having exhausted
mis- finances, in order to make good the
lrtici, resolved to ally himself to come
", lenient and docie young lady of tn,
Malay or Caucasian race. He accordingly
purchased calope and coral necklace o
chameleon hue, and securing suite OF
rooms at principal hotel, engaged the
head waiter as his coadjuior. He then
| ispat ched letter of the most unaxcep
tional callgraphy extant, inviting the
Young adv to matinee She revuted 1T
the idea refused to consider herself sacrif
ic .blp to his desires, and sent polite note
of refu sal, on receiving which he procured
II carblno and bowie knife, and said he
wDul not forge letters hymeneI Il with tie
queen; went to an isolated spot, severed
hi iugular vein, and discharged the con
tent. OF his carbine into his abdomen, The
debris was removed by the coroner"
The mistakes il pronunciation were
made on the following words: Sacrle.
gious. Beill, bronchitis, exhausted, fnan.
ces, deficit comedy, lenient, docie, Malay,
calliope, chameleon, suite, cOadi llor, CAL
liUraphy, matinee, sacrlhcahle. carblne
hymeneal, isolated, jugular, and debris.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-11-09

CHARCOAL AND LIME.-These two ar
ticles play very important p,rt in the
management of fowls, whether bred 10
fancier's yard or on farm. Charcoal
should he literally fed. for no one thing is
more conducive to health than this. 1t
should he broken in small Jumps and put
where the fowls can get at it, and they will
eat il with great relish. We have seen il
f"d to pigs with the very best results. and
those which we're treated to it we're never
troubled with disease or sickness, while
neighbOring ones were. This helps TO
prove its value, not only for swine but for
70 Wis. Where the birds are kept in con
tinement 1t Is very good plan TO keep a
mall trough in sheltered place, full of
small bits of fresh charcoal, and the fowls
will soon learn TO help themselves. The
value of lime in the form of whitewash is
well known, and those who use it literally
IRE the ones who keep their Aucks healthy
and clearly. To render whitewash more
effective in dislodging. driving away or
lestroyin lice and other parasitic nuisan
ces. the addition of little carbolic acid is
invaluable. for scarcely anything else
seems so dstasteful to the vermin. Air
SACKED lime should be occasionally seat
tered over the floor of the chicken house,
to remove unpleasant and unhealthy odors,
while little of it should be scattered
around the yards and runs; for material for
egg-shells-oysier-shelllime is the best fol
TINS approximation StOckman
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-11-09

"SHE HATH COME AFOs EHAND We
ire expected, to bring q jwers tor the bride
to wear, and for the dead, and both are
suitable; but are we careful enough To-
bring flowers to the agedp They are soon
to give way for the youth, on whom we
took as the pride and hope of the future
Let us not forget to bring sweet flowers
and kindly words and deeds for those so
soon to pass away. We shall never regret
our aIabastar boxes of ointment, even
hough very costly, when our dear ones
IRE gone. Mary did not know that her
precious ointment WAS amounting Him, the
Master. for his burial. Aye, how much
there i IN that word "A forehand! So
much precious ointment of loving appreci-
alton often comes aflerward, when it is too
late. Pillows of flower are given to the
dead, who cannot receive them, when per-
maps one little bunch Of voilets would have
made resting for tired heart, if it had
,nly come "atorehand. | have in my
mind now a family where there are two
very aged people, and it is one of the love
hest sights to observe tn never ceasing
attention and almost worshiptul love be
slowed on these aged ones. Alas, it is not
always so! but forbear giving an opposite
picture. Let us get u practical lesson for
our daily life from this word "aforehand,"
which shall save US from the regrets of the
"afteIward,"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-11-09

NoN-BEARING FRUIT YEARS The more
we observe he habits OF fruit trees and
insects, the more firmly are we convinced
hat the bearing and non bearing of tree
IN the "odd and even years, is a matter
hat might be brought under the control
vi man To mach greater extent than it is
It present The question is frequently
asked. " If pick he blossoms all utf from
blooming tree in the he ring year, will u
pIussom and bear fruit ON the following
off yearP" We once asked that Question
1 an apple tree upon our own grounds
which Was filled with blossoms The tree
was Gravensten, a variety that rlpens
is fruit so early in the season that the
rees nave some time, late in the season
Iur developing and maturing fruit bud,
after the present years crop is gathered
,nd on this account, we may look with
more confidence to such varieties for frui
very year, han from late varieties " hich
law upon tha vitality of the Tree through
the entIi e season The tree had b, g. n,
caring some half dozen years OF more,
nd was Urge enough TO mature two ol
hree barrels of frult. When The yonng
.pplcs were about rs large as ripe shay
ARK walnuts, or perhaps an inch ia diam
err II nov was pat into the tree with .,
ar OF scissors, and instructed to take of
very app e, and being u pretty faithful,
my, he made very thorough work, no
uure Than coupe Of dozen specimen
ing overlook d These Were of unusual
~ large size at harvest time, but tn,
nunb-r WAS TOO small to injure the tree
VI The next years fruilng, as the ful
loom on the following spring amply
,noved. Among hundred trees in b.,
,'chard, none equ,lled this in the profu
,1On OF Its beautiful, large petals for which
III, variety is noticeable. PolInation WA,
perfect, and the fruit SET qulIe rs fuIl as Oh
ne prevlou spring of the bearing year
B 1t it might ust rs well not have bloom
e |, so far rs producing crop was con
cerued. BY The time The young APP lie
were rs large as on the previous year,
wen the cutting out process was per
! lorm ID, there was probably not II single
peclmen that had escaped the attention,
II The female curculiO, and in some apples
tGaI were particularly noticed, could be
! counted rs many as twenty-five crescent
shaped punctures where this insect had
broken the skin to deposit an egg, which,
IN Il lew days was TO hatch into small
worm, to go through the fruit and prevent
ali further natural development. One
might Imagine that the tree had been
attacked by some fierce enemy, and that
the conf ct mad been short, sharp anu
decisive, tor AT The end of Il couple Of
weeks, almost every apple lay upon tue
ground under the tree, and not one re.
manned long enough TO mature, sufficient,
ly even for cooking.-M f., Farmer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-11-09

Sailing WHEAT During the dry
weather last spring sowed salt on three
fourths OF my wheat field The ground
was full of cracks and very hard, wheat
about six inches high. When this wheat
WAS harvested the fourth not sailed was
materially the poorest, both in quality and
gu nifty. Amount of salt sown, at the
rate OF two bushels per acre. | think the
salt drew and retained moisture would
like to her the experience of the readers
of your valuable paper in using salt on
wheat, whether sown in fall or spring, and
wha, quantity per acre. Will not Bro. j
NJ. Stahl, of Illinois. speak out? He can
t ii Us all about horses teeth. | doubt mol
Gsenwood farm has received liberal dose,
ol salt, Ms well as his horses. Wheat this
year IN Ohio i, generally plump md nice
At present writing is mostly threshed
PROBABLE WELD three. four hs of Il crop
compared with last year. Secretary Cham
heriain VIII SOON have bulletins scattered
all over the country; then the exact re>ul
will he known.-C. w Kellogg, in ON,
| Farmer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-11-09

IHR REINDEER The reindeer, which
IN on" way Or another manages to be al
most the entire support of the Ltpps who
AVE herds, sa large, heavy animal. with
rmarHable independence of character.
tie Will not accept shelter under cover, no
matter how inclement the weather may
oe. Neither will he eat any toou thst i
offered him; be prefers to seek his own
,ustenanre, which consists principally OF a
prcullIr moss, and rs this grows very
>lowly. requiring about seven years IN
winch 10 reach maturity, the Lspp must
>hift his home from time to time to meet
the Necessities of his herd In midwnte
he moss may be covered by several fee
OF snow, but the deer digs hole with his
'ett, ana disappears from the surface bur
Io"lng his way through the snow us he
follows his nose from one TUT OF moss to
another The flesh of the reindeer is quito
paIatable and nutritious, his skin makes
very warm garments as well AS durable
nal ness, and cheese made of reindeer mix
Is very rlch' al hough the quantity Of milk
b ielded per day seems scarcely worth the
aklhg, rs 1t aBounts To u mere leacuplut.
--J0hH Ha66ertOn, IN NoUember Hlrpers'S.