Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-02-17
Linden Locals.

At the NJ. E. church, Linden is 4
large congregation. a good minister, a
choir all that can be desired, and usual.
ly they have very profitable services.
The congregation ike almost all 9TH
ers may be divided into three classes:
civilized, half civilized, and savage.
The highly civilized element FREEDOM
mates of course, but very often the |
savage element is largely represented. |
Some of the latter frequently come
late to the Sunday evening services
and just about the time the preacher
is giving out the first hymn. or reading |
a portion of scripture. the worShipers.
hear the outer door Violently opened
and closed, then an alarm at the in
ner door, followed 10y an attempt to
batter 1t down, ending in its being
burst open then If there is no posi-
BILE chance TO stumble over somebody.
or To kick against something. the saw
age throws himself into seat. one in
which he can stretch out good. 4 rawS
plug Of tobacco from his pocket,
bites off mouthful. and then settles
down to get a view of the congreg;l-
ton. If the stove is too far away
for INN TO spit on he does the next
meanest thing. SpitS on the floor. We
wish 10 notify him that the newspaper
men are on his track. and if he con
tinueS his depredations his name will
be given to the public. This IS the
grown up specimen. Tie Younger
ones enter the church in about the
same manner. rush up stairs on both
sides and take seats in the gallery
where they make the lives of those
who sit near them uncomfortable for
an hour and half. Linden needs a
Jail for these characters. and needs it
bad.
Perseverance wins This is the
motto of the Linden band, and it is
living up to its professions. The BOYS
practice regularly ard are doing well.
saturday nights they receive visitors.
who show their appreciation of good
playing bv attending in large numbers.
We understand that one of our
elderly gentleman intends to take i
trip to Europe soon, and that lie will
lake along with him is IN assistant. Il
man with whom the Linden people are
not wiling To part company. This old
gentleman came TO Linden about a
| year ago, and By this time has seen all
! the sights and become familiar with
all the attractions that the place af-
fords, and he VIII no doubt find new
sources of enjoyment in his contem-
| plated journey. lie wishes first to Wis
1t England. the land of his nativity
! The land that produced Cromwell and
Nelson, and Wellington. Gladstone and
| Bright and sam StevenS,-the land Of
peace and free trade. We wish him u
! pleasant journey and all manper OF
happiness on his trip, bat we want to
say that we do not entirely approve of
his choice of 4 servant. We would
prefer one who did not know so much.
We would not be at all surprised if the
one lie has selected would change
| places with him about the time they
get to New York. and then discharge
him and send him back in a box car
to Linden.
The question is, was our district at
torney born tired. The assertion was
made by Il man at Linden, the other
day. A straight out democrat indig-
nantly denied it. Which is right?
Rumors reach Linden of law suit
! that has been occupying the time and
attention of the people of Eden. ior
several days. The quarrel is about
two dollars and Il pig
We are to have two entertainments
or shows this week. We ought to
have a reading. a lecture. or IA concer
once i'll while for variety.
Mr.. John Wearne. Misses Mimi,
and Eddie Wasley, Mr. ~ Mrs. VIM
Vial. Miss Sue Vial, Mr.. Steve Pol
lard, Joe Pollard, Misses Jennie and
Belle Noel and J. Chapel, went t,
Mineral Point, Friday. to attend the
concert at the Opera House
The Linden people are beginning To
take an interest III the public schools
This is regarded as one of the most
hopeful signs of the times, by the
friends of education. Who are the
true friends to the cause here-thOSG
who favor the building of new
school house, now or those who pro
pose to build one when they get ready
This is a question on which public
opinion is divided.
Mr.. Lindsey. Grand Lecturer OF
|. o. 0. F., will be at Linden, on Sat
urday OF this week, for The purpose of
instructing members in the general
work of the order.
DR.. Pierce is moving his effects TO
Cobb, where he intends to locate and
engage in the practice of his profession.
We are sorry to lose you, Doctor
but hope you will meet with the sue
cess we think you deserve.