Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-12-08
LINDEN ITEMS.

Last year the people of the village of
Linden held their public schools in
two buildings that were scarcely large
enough to afford standing room for
the scholars of the district; and during
the year several Intellectual attempts
were made to have a large new build
ing. Strange rs it may appear this
movement was strongly opposed by
large number of the people of the dis
trlct-they are not so pronounced i'll
their opposition now-they have been
converted-a great moral reformation
has taken place. At a meeting held
last Spring it was decided by an
overwhelming majority of three to
have new house; and the necessary
steps were at once taken to build it.;
and the work has been carried out in
most satisfactory manner.
The work on the building was com
menced about June l, and soon after
October J., building 3Gx50 feet, two
stories highland basement, was COM
pieted and furnished. The entire cost
was about three thousand two hundred
dollars. The building is situated on
| high ground on the east side of the
village and presents a very attractive
appearance. New walks have been
made OH the grounds and all enclosed
by a new fence. Three teachers are
employed, and about one hundred and
seventy-fve pupils are in attendance.
The furniture is all new and of eX-
cellent quality. Nearly all the avail
able space of the walls is used for
black board; SO that every scholar large
enough to make a chalk mark can
recite at the board. Everything con-
nected with the building and furni-
ture has been arranged for use and
comfort. Good order is maintained in
every department, and everything is
pleasant and attractive. The Linden
people are very fortunate in having
such school; and it may be hoped
that before long its students will com.
pare faYorably in scholarship with
those of any other village in the
county.
The festival and dance given by the
Linden band OH Thanksgiving night
was success i'll every respect. The
Highland band was on hand early in
the day and contributed very largely
to the entertainment in the after
noon and evening. The festival was
well attended and was very enjoy
able one. Tire dance at Pollard's hall
WAS Tie DthI Will HlEu lZlIutu Blds
been favored for long time. F-r.y-
seven couples participated. The mu-
sic was furnished by Smith Bros. of
Mineral Point, and was of high
order of merit. The supper was boan-
Itiful and delicious. Everybody was
pleased. The whole affair was well
managed, and the festival and dance
Melted the band hoys the snug sum
of S64I0.
John H. Stephenson, agent for the
Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines
was in Linden on Monday. He is
succeeding well in taking orders-the
best evidence of good agent. Those
wishing a good machine will do well
to see him before purchasing.
Oscar Wilde was at the Linden
dance on Thanksgiving night. He
was very gentlemanly in language and
department. lie had big time with
the boys all the same. Come again
Oscar.
chas. Mallory the most extensive To-
bacco grower in this section harvested
a good crop the past season. lie has
it all safely housed in excellent eondi-
ton. The next process will be 10 pack
it in boxes The entire stock viii then
be in the market, the owner reserying
the right TO reject any or all bids.