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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

The wreckless ramblers who make
practice Of trespassing within the
limits of the old cemetery, and pluck
and destroy the flowers and shrub
berry on and around the graves there
in, should use more common sense.
This manner of showing such non
respect for the dead is disgrace to
the perpetrators and is meeting with
severe criticism by all good citizens,
and we understand that some are
going to keep a closer watch in the
future, with the intention of dealing
ont punishment to anyone found
guilty of the act.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

HoNEY.-The otter day we drop
ped in to see Peter PowclIs folks, in
the Welsh Settlement, and, after gorg-
ing ourselves at the dinner table,
were shown over ton of strained
honey, which, with several hundred
pounds more that has been put on
the local markets, is the product OF
thirty five stands of bees; from oui
observation Of apiary yields, this is
the largest we ever hoard Of. Reese
Powell has earned quite reputa
ton in this vicinity rs an expert in
handling and caring for bees, and SO
far as we know is the most success
ful honey raiser in this locality. He
urged US to Inspect a hive of pure
Italians, and extolIed them as "work
ers," but as the horse we drove was
a stranger in those parts and we are
Il member of temperance society,
we declined the courtesy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

MAIDEN ST. is receiving needed
repairs.
CHAs. DUNN rejoices over new
boy-last Saturday.
JUST two weeks from now and our
fair will be in full blast.
VIM. PENBERTHY is enarging and
otherwise improving bis home.
DID you read DevIin q Prideaux's
new advertisement? Better get at it..
ALLEN LODGE of Good Templars,
in Waldwicl1, talk of building a hall.
1t is well able to.
THE social gathering at Miss Lou
Wilson's, on Monday evening, was
in honor of Miss May Evans.
THE communication in this issue,
entitled "Romance of Geology is
interesting reading to both old and
young.
Vol. I, No 8, of the Byron, (Ill.)
Ecpress appears on our table with
the name of J.W. Crawford as local
editor.
Miss NELLIE MCSHERRY'5 party
on Tuesday evening was a compli-
r
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

THERE'S lots of talk about corn,
and the general conclusion is, that
"if we have late Fall, a half crop
will be cribbed.' Ou good land the
stand can't be grumbled at, but on
worn out land nothing but "fodder"
will be gathered. This topic re-
minds us of prolific stalk of corn
which can be seen on James Harris
farm, just east of the city; it bears
seven well-defined ears, four of which
will fill and be of good size.
QUERY Will the corn of this
stalk produce similar large yielding
stalls'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

ONE of Mineral Points daughters
was caught in the matrimonial webb
on Thursday, the 10th inst, when
A. w. Webb and Miss Priscilla ID.
Penrose were married at Rockford,
Illinois. The bride was tastefully
attired in dregs of wine, surah satin,
with tea roses and smilax and dia-
mond jewelry. The company was
very large, and the presents numer-
Gus and costly. The Register, from
which we CLEAN the above, gives a
lengthy account of the marriage, and
we believe Priscilla has made u
dicious choice.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

swine pens, also gotten up in good
shape. Tue Association has pur-
chased the lumber of which they are
built, and they are fixtures. The
grounds are about ready for the
fair, aud, to our mind, are a great
improvement in every respect over
the old site.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

SOME people seem to have a facul-
ty for asking hard questions. This,
by taxpayer: Why do the same
cart-horses move with more speed,
with and without loads, when il the
employ of the Nj. p. Zinc Co., than
when working for the city!' Per-
haps the Zipc Co give larger pay,
or, may be, the Zine Co. are in q
hurry to begin the manufacture o.
zinc oxide. If neither one of these
answ ers is correct, we give it up.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

AMOS CHERRY, of Dubuque, and
Miss Louisa Healy, o! this city, we're
married at ths Trinity Rectory by
Rev. NJ Chase. at o'clock p. III. last
Thursday; only few family friends
were present. Mr.. c. and his bride
took the 2 o'clock train for Dubuque,
ther future home.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24
JAMES DUNN KILLED.

The quiet of this city on Tuesday
afternoon was broken by the shock
lug news that James Dunn had Just
been crushed to death while at work
in his diggines, which can be plainl,
seen from the City Hall, on the east
hill Of the city; and in few minutes
crowds thronged the streets and the
top of the shalt to learn the details
OF the accident; for no one in this
community is better or more widely
known or more highly esteemed than
open-hearted, obIiglng, frank and
jolly "Jim." Dunn was.
The particulars, as we get them
from his partner, John Kendall, are
these: They had just begun the af.
teruoou's work, in breast some
II or 10 feet wide, and probably not
more than dozen or twenty blows
had been made by James, when a
stone about 5x6 feet and over foot
thick, dropped. He was on his knees,
gouging, aud the stone fell slanting-
ly, striking him on the higher should
er, crushed him so that congested
blood oozed from his ears and nos
triIs.
Mr.. Kendall was working about
four feet from james, aud having a
crow bar at his side used it as u lever,
and in three or four minutes raised
one side of the stone abouU eight
inches, and was able to s.raighten
his partner from his doubled. up 20.
sition; on calling James by name he
received no response, and hearing
no sound of breathing, he climbed
out of the shaft, being satisti d tina,
|
Hbos. Harris, A Huxtable, Ii. Fran
els and others answered Mr.. keu
dali $ summons for aiG, and with bul
little work the body was released
and Immediately hoisted to the sur.
face,
Mr.. Kendall says, land gossips
will please note this) that the "cap'
had been frequently sounded dur
ing the day aud on previous days,
and it sounded solid and safe: and
had any doubt Of its trustworthiness
been entertained by either OF them,
pillars or props would have been put
in to avoid possible accident.
DR.. Vivian, who had been sum.
moned to the spot, stated that death
had probably been painless and in
| stautaneous.
Mr.. John Dave bore the distress
ing news to Mrs. Dunn, and the re-
mains were taken in b. 81 p. deliv-
erv wagon to the home James had
left but an hour previous in good
health aud spirits,
Deceased was aoout J5 years Of
age, and was well known throughout
Southern Wisconsin aud Northern
Illinois. He was kind, generous,
big hearted and true; and his death
is the absorbing thought and topic
Of the entire community.
The condition Of the body neces.
STATED and early burial, which took
place yesterday, at 3 p, IN, and was
largely attended
The widow and children have the
deep sympathy OF all in their trying
ordeal.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

UNTIL Monday evening, though
we've been on the fairgrounds sew
eral times, we never paid any atten-
ton to the horse and cattle sheds
that have been built; an idea Of
their extent can't be had unless you
take tramp by them. If we count.
ed right, there are twenty. eight large
box stalls with doors, and something
over sixty open--single and double
stalls for horses and cattle, each be-
ing provided with good managers. On
the west Of these are the sheep and
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

THE net proceeds of the ice cream
social at the Presbyterian church
Saturday evening were Learly Sl4,
and a most pleasant reception was
at the same time given the new pas
tor, Rev. ]. n Elliott. The receipts
will be applied on the organ indebt-
edness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

will result in comfort and bodily and
financial safety for all citizens. Par.
ties having ideas of the best mode
to adopt should speak out, and by
this means there might he an early
Improvement in the sidewalk system.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

EXTRA.-ChGs, James has applied
for space in the S. w. w. / AS Art
Hall, in which to exhibit some of his
wares, and the request has been
granted; whereupon, he Immediately y
ordered a special line Of goods for
this exhibit. He'll have on exhibit
ton the largest and best assorted
lines Of watches, siverware and jew-
elry ever brought to this part OF
the State; and his sales will pay him
for his trouble,
Also b & P.'s Cash Grocery House
will endeavor to outdo their last tyear's
exhibit, which may be possible, but
twill be a boomer if they do.
And PenhaIegon 81 Son have Sc
cured space for a display OF their
handiwork in leather and wake ends,
some of which, we believe, will en-
gender coveteousness.
Looks as if it is going to be inter
estiug.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

MENINGITIS Mary, daughter of
John snd Mary Thies, died last Sat-
urday OF meningitis, aged two years;
she was buried Sunday, at 4 p. IN.
Since having the measles about a
year ago she has never been in. good
health.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

EVERYBODY expects treat at the
coming Fair, in being able to listen
the Monroe Cornet Band, and we
frequently hear the Association com
plimented on this bit Of enterprise,
OF course, 1T will be a treat"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

THE Band Picnic at Highland last
week was largely attended, and a
financial success. The Linden an d
Cobb bands were present, and aid
ed the local organization in making
the occasion a musical feast.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

citizens this week; and some bring
home brimming pals of nice berries.
II We go well take along some cash,
too; we've always made this win in
catching fish.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

MARTIN Il ToAY, of this city, sold
two threshing machines this week;
and during the season have disposed
of fifty-five reapers, twenty-three OF
them are self hiuders.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

FooT-RAcE.-t'rank Smith, of this
city, ran half-mile foot-race at
Blanchardville with VIM. Mason, of
that place, last Monday, and won by
about 80 feet. Mason will run in
the half-mile race at the fair.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

he thought he'd get into one of the
cofEns "to see how it would fit; be
got in, drew the lid over, and in so
doing tumbled a heavy article on
top of it, which confined him until
his calls for help brought release.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

TRIMMING UP-Joe Van Matre,
of Georgetown, with lumber from
this market, is trimming up his resi-
dence with neat porches; also build
ing a roomy wood house. Bucking-
ham is the artist in charge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

SIDEWALKS. - The TRIBUNE lls
no desire to be classcd as a chronic
complainer, yet we deem it a duty,
for the benefit Of the city's reputa-
ton, to keep this subject paraded
before the public, until some more
feasible plan for keeping the side
walks in good repair is adopted. Go
on what street you may and you
can't proceed far before the wrecked
condition of the walk demands care
ful treading, or be liable to tumble
resulting in peeled shins, battered
phiz, or possibly broken limbs
With our neighbor we agree that
"the system under which our city
is working is not the best that could
he desired, and until it is charged
our walks will not be kept as they
should be-" hence We deem it an
immediate necessity for the proper
authorities to adopt such a plan a.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

SToP-YourangIing for trout! The
time was up-by law---on the 18th.
Several persons will get suddenly
and very thoroughly prosecuted If
they persist in catching this fish.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

The ladies of the ST. Agnes Guild
having been awarded the Dining Hall
rights on the fair grounds, promise
to provide an excellent meal for the
small sum of forty cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

G. w. CoBB is having the house
and barn on his farm, near Gala
mine, preserved and beautitied by a
liberal application of paint. Stephen
Thomas does the Job.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

THE Cracker and Cheese and Y b
Clubs picniced at N I. Parkinson's
last Friday, where they met like or
CARNATIONS from Darlington. The
trip was made in the U. S. Hotel
bus, which, with the four horse team,
was decked in suuaowers; the most
noticeable feature of the load was
red and green hats. Oh, my!
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

1T's about time to call tie city and
town caucuses for choosing dele
gates to attend the county conven-
ton. to be held on the 10Th Of next
month.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

He hasn't given US bid, but we
are going out tomorrow to see JAS
Harris daughter-Saturday. He S
so attached to home that he even
sends for his mail.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

BUTTER PREMIUM.--The Cash
Grocery House offers special prem
ium on butter; read, on eighth page.
Will neighboring papers please men
ton it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

WHEw!-The Directors of the NJ.
p. Zinc Co. must have killed some
loafer asst week and forgot q bury
the proceeds; we were down about
the works on Sunday evening, and
nearly lost our supper. So far as
that resort is concerned, we'll Gre
member the Sabbath day, to keep it
holy," during warm weather.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24
The Local Field.

s,- Business Notices in local columns,
loaded and in same type as local news wiz pe
charged for at the rate of 10 cents per llhe' each
insertion, No business notice published IN thls
department. first issue, for less than 90 cents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24
NUMBER "a.

Attorney j. j. liosklng, Dodge
vile, called on W yesterday.
Bishop Welles arrived on yes
terday mornings train. lleis staying
at the Rectory.
j 6. Knight, of the Lafayette
Co. Democrat, made the TRIBUNE 4
fraternal call yesterday.
Mrs. II. T.. Phillips and son, of
Longview, Tex, is visiting relatives
at the L. 5. Hotel. "Phred." is at
home again, also.
II ID. Jones, Chicago brother
of Banker Jones, is here for three
weeks visit.
w. Il. Henry started for Oak
wood, Oak, Monday morning, for
months visit with George.
Miss May Evans, of Platteville,
is the guest of Miss Lou Wilson
Hiram Rundell, one of the ben
efcial citizens of Rewey, called OH
Saturday, BY the way, he drives Il
team that nearly every horseman
would like to get possession Of
Geo Kuhnhenn, the merchant
tailor, is having built needed ad-
dition to his place of business.
F-R-Esu FL s.u,-The first of the
week Mayor Priestey, Lawyers Ian
yon and Spensley, Jack Lanyon
and Jos. II Gundry drove over to
the Visions, river to try their luck.
Theyreturne yesterday well pleased
with the results.
John NJ Harris, of White &
Harris, went to Chicago yesterday
for a couple of weeks recreation;
it's such an uausnal thing to see John
logged up in his best" during the
week, that we thought he'd quit his
single state.
Last week took Miss Lena White
to Shu|lsburg, where she is visiting
the Osbornes.
Miss Mamie Peck, of Chicago
is visiting friends here, with head
quarters at Mrs J NJ Smiths
Miss Villa Berg went by the
Tuesday morning train to LeMars,
Iowa, for sojourn with friends.
Mrs. Thos. Manliey, Jr.. came
"home" to see the folks Monday,
aud reports all Mineral Pointers in
and about Newell, Iowa, TO be doing
we'll
Rev. J Hewitt and daughter,
Mrs Bennison, went to Mazomanie
Monday; Mrs, b. will make two
weeks visit with her sister Priscilla.
Mrs. John Yates is prostrated
with the long, weary nursing over
the bed Of little j essie Edith: entire
ly worn out, her recovery is slow.
Mrs. II c Randolph, who was re-
Gently robbed of her husband by an
elevator accident in Chicago, is Wis
iting Mrs win Ross.
Al. Frost, postal clerk on the
Chicago aud LaCrosse run, was IN
the city Tuesday; we were told he
was looking up his chances for Dist.
Atty. He'd make a good Que.
Will Harris completed his ap-
premiership with Wm. Treweek last
Saturday, and on Tuesday started
for Newell, Iowa.
Tuesday, Postmaster Alien went
to Chicago, aud will be % iooker-on
at the National Prohibition Conveu-
ton, which is now IN session there.
II j. FanMatre, Of Fayette, IS
attending the National Temperance
Convention in Chicago, as Que of the
delegates trom this State,
Mrs. d. b. Muir returned to her
Lincoln, Neb, home last Friday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24

CAUGHT.-Last week while the lit
tie son of one Of the undertaker's Of
this city was playing about the store,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1882-08-24
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
City Officers.
County Officers.
CHURCH DIR RECTORY.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL. C. IRIsH, Pastor.
sunday services at 1890. A. NJ and w, p. N.
SUNDAY School AT 200, =. N. PRAYER meetings
on Mondays and Thursdays at 100, p. NJ
PRIMITIVE METH'DlST. C. DAWSON, Pastor
Sunday services at 1880, A. ana o:oo r. NJ NJ.
SUNDAY school at 200, p. N. PRAYER meetings
on MONDAYS and thursdays at I 100, p. NJ.
TRINITY. -. ........: NJ ,h 1 aos zoo ~ :,
Sunday services at 1880, A. NJ. and I;oo r; NJ.
Sunday School at 2;90, p. NJ. Services on frr
day evenings at 1870 oclock.
PRESBYTERIAN j. n. ELLIOTT Pastor
Sunday services at 1890, A. NJ. ana .Uo, =, NJ
sunday School at 100 7. NJ. Prayer meeting
on Wednesday ut / l3 r. NJ
ST. MARY'S (Gcrman) JOS. HUBER, rastot'
Sunday services: First Mass at 'o, a. NJ
High Mass ut 1880, A. NJ; Nespe:s at 3;uo'P'M
ST. PAUL'S irish ).........J o OkEEFE, Pastor
Sunday services. High Mass at 1000, a. NJ
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-01-26
The unlimited Guest.

Some years ago, when John McCul-
Tough was in New Orleans, compli-
mentary dinner was given him, to which
Robson and Crane, the comedians, were
invited. Robson tells the following
story of all incident which occurred :
at was a very private affair, so that
when 1 saw, sitting between Crane and
myself, very seedy-looking old gen
tlemen, my attention was arrested, and
1 began to eye the old chap with suspi-
cion. BY and by he began to attract
the attention of the company. He was
a man of, say sixty or thereabout, I'M
shaven and very shabby dressed. The
night outside was bitterly cold, and yet
the old fellow wore thin summer
coat buttoned up to the throat. What
first drew my attention to him was his
appearance, and after that his appetite
he ate voraciously, and his drinking
kept pace with his eating. Again and
again did Crane and l replenish his
plate and fill his glass, and again and
again they emitted. confess that Il
barbarous sense of the humor of the
thing came over me, and gave way to
lts IOu NY pAANS Va piaSS uSllDSE-
ately piled the ancient mariner with
wine, and made point of inviting the
attention of the whole table to him.
They all went into the joke and insist
ed, one after another, upon drinking
wine with the old man. The idea, OF
course. was Ia get him tipSy, but here
we all failed, for the old gentleman had
a head as hard as Socrates, and, more.
over, seemed TO know when he had
enough. The quiet whisper and nudge
was going round the festive board.
Who's our friend? Who brought him
imp etc. But it was quickly suppress
ed, for az last, with quiet dignity, but
firm courage, lac declined 10 drink any
more, and no eutreaiy could move him
from his resolution. None OF our party
seemed 20 know him, 80 We concluded
that il was a poor relation or acquain-
lance Of some Of the givers II the
banquet. who had quietly run him in
for a good feed In the meantime
speeches were made, toasts were drank,
and a slightly inebTiated individual
sung out: Say, mine ancient friend,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-01-26
Ahonf Breaches of Promise.

Breach of promise suits are very
common in England, but American
girls when Tilted rarely appeal to the
courts. No matter what she might
suffer, no American girl of proper self
respect would think of trying to get
damages from a recreant lover for a
disappointment of that kind. A case
has recently occupied the courts OF New
York which attracted a good deal of at
tention, but the litigants in this case
were Jews. Miss Ida Ullman of New
York sued Henry H. Meyer, of Rich
mond, Virginia, for a breach of promise
of marriage. The defendant admitted
that he had cOurted the girl, that be
had made her presents, and that they
were engaged to be married. After the
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-01-26

engagement he saw fit to change ms
mind. He did not think he could nVe
happily with her, and so he brohe the
engagement. A sister OF his helped 10
break the match by reporting giddy
and unladylike conduct on the part OF
Miss Ullman. The affianced bride went
out riding with young men, and allowed
them to kiss and caress her. The Jury
after hearing both sides, gave MISS
Ullman a verdict for $1,75O, instead OF
the $4,000 she asked for, but the case
has been appealed. 1t is really seri-
GUS question what young man or
Young woman should do who found,
after being engaged, that they had
made a mistake. No woman should
want man to marry her on compnlslo!n
or out of pity, and a union for life Is
too serious q matter to be entered upon
without both persons being satisfied
that they love each other. Should
there not be tribunals where such mat,
tiers coald be put to arbitration!
Breaches of promise, by the way. are
old affairs in English law courts. Rec
ords of such cases have been found as
far back as the thirteenth century.
From DemoresrS Monthly for REQ
1'1LlY'U ,f-gy. ..fy ga
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-01-26
Punctuation.

Punctuation is an art, and one that
has been learned in comparatively mod
ern times. The Greeks did not know
the meaning of it, and left no space
between the words. The Romans put
up kind of division without any APP
parent method. Up to the end OF inc
fifteenth century only the comma and
colon were introduced, and the latter
at that time only as a perpendicular
figure. We are indebted to "a, Ald d. is
Minutius, an eminent printer, for the
comma as we have it now, and in 1880
he introduced the semicolon into print
ing, and published set of rules for
the guidance of writer's. 1t was not
known by whom they were first used,
but inverted commas { were Drought
into common use by French printer
~ sunersede the use of italics, but the
English adopted them to specify quota
tiOOS