Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-15
FROM OUR EXCHANGES.
Events of General Interest occurring in
and around our NeighhoFing Towns.
DARLINGTON REPUBLICAN.

EVEIigS Vi UeIleTdi tHleTNSt OCGufIiHu Ill
and around our Neighhoring Towns.
DARLINGTON REPUBLICAN.
Reports seem to indicate that the
Monroe road Will be finished by the
first of June.
IS we go TO press, we regret to learn
of the death of Mrs. Hugh Wilson, of
this town.
There is probability that Olive Lo-
gan will deliver the last lecture OF the
course in this city.
The Catholic congregation OF this
city will hold mission, commencing
Monday. April 18th, and continuing
one week. The resident pastor will be
assisted by Rev. Fathers Vahey. of
Elkhorn, Demsey, of Highland, O'Keefe
of Mineral Point, Tucker, of Gratiot,
and others.
DODGEyILLE CHRONICLE.
Mrs. Martha Lanyon, started on
Monday for New Pittsburgh, Kansas.
to join her husband. The good wishes
Of MANY friends here go with them to
their new home.
We are pleased 10 note that Prof.
Livingstone has about recovered from
MS recent illness, and that the high
school and grammar departments OF
our public schools Will reopen next
Monday.
\ little daughter of VIM. Jones, of
Jones Valley. T. dgeway, aged years.
died on last Sunday morning, of diph-
iberia, and three others of his children
are also suffering with the same dis
ease.
The high school of Avoca will give a
public entertainment, in the school
house hall, Friday evening, April 18th,
for the benefit of the school. The pro-
2ramme is well selected. All are in
yited. Admission fifteen cents.
Willie Reese and Sedge Parry re-
turned from q six weeks sojourn in
Chicago, Monuay evening. The for
mer had an operation performed on
his diseased leg, at &c u the hospitals
in that city, recently, alt IS now, we
are glad to note in a f.tr way of COM
plete recovery
The Odd Fellows OF This city have
added a fine sofa and upholstered
chairs for their officers to the furniture
of their hall, and, in connection with
the Temple of Honor. have purchased
a magnificent EStey organ. Their hall
is now one of the best furnished and
most attractive in this part Of the
state.
BOSCOBEL DIAL.
Ice has been removed from the cham
mel OF tile Mississippi river, north of
the pom oon bridge ut Prairie du
Chen, by the use of dynamite cat
ridges. The work was successfully
accomplished and without accident.
A gentleman by the name of Ben.
Miller. from Patch Grove, having
come to this city about two weeks ago,
that he might receive medical atten-
ton at the remedial institute of Dr..
Clark, died on Wednesday afternoon
of consumption. He attended to some
matters with notary from Patch
Grove during the forenoon, and seem
ed to relish his dinner quite well, but
during the afternoon grew suddenly
worse, until death stepped III. lie
leaves no family.
MAZOMANIE SICKLE.
Johnnie WEIGH has il hard time Of it
on the railroad. 1t was but il few
months ago that he smashed i finger
or two, and the other day his foot was
the injured member. and he Will have
to attend hospital duty for some time
to come.
On Friday afternoon of last week, as
a little son of 5. +. Buck WAS walking
down the sidewalk, Il large and savage
dog, belonging to Mr.. +. Diment,
sprung on INN. and SEEING him by the
arm, left the mark of his teeth i'll his
flesh, and, but Tor the thickness Of his
clothing, would undoubtedly have
mangled him terribly The little fel-
low MAS badly frightened and scream
ed loudly, when his father, who luck
lily Glanced to be not far off, came to
the rescue aud drove the dog vi. Mr..
Buck then procured Il revolver, and,
returning, planted two or three bullets
into the carcass Of the savage brute,
which soon kicked its last. This same
dog. it was reported. had bitten man
named Doyle, only Il short time Gefore,
and its death was witnessed with sat
isfaction by all who had seen the at
tack on the boy. Watch dogs are well
enough on farms, but those who bring
such fierce bruteS to town must expect
To have them killed. Several fine hogs
belonging TO one of our citizens were
worried to death by Il fierce dog not
long since, and it is high time to put Il
4 stop to such mischief. Keep your
dogs chained, Or at home, if you wish
them to live.
MONTFORT INDEPENDENT.
Considerable complaint is being
made of feed getting short.
There are about $40 tons Of freight
awaiting shipment at the depot here.
Mr.. Chris, Brant, who represents
the Madison & iIegeler Zinc Co, here,
left for Mineral Point on Il short visit,
until the roads get better.
The section hands have been engag-
ed during the past week in shoveling
snow from the track between this
place and Lancaster Junction.
Our tried and true citizen, Mr.. Gill
bert ChristianSon, has with his family.
moved to Iowa. MIR. c. was respected
by all who knew him. We hope he
will meet with prosperity III his new
western home.
The long locked for train has at last
been resurrected from its snowy gray
and is now looking over the road try
ing to find the freight and express that
has been due for the last three months.
BY the first of next month trains will
be making their regular trips.
Election last Tuesday passed off
quietly, no lives lost or bones broken.
Only five tickets were in the field. Our
treasurer elect, G.. Hess, had no oppo-
sition, all being strongly in favor of
him. Mr., Hess will make a good Of
ficer, and deserves the confidence of
of the people.