Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1882-03-10
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in full blast.
Edward McCloskey, of Waldwick,
has sold his farm to Richard Jackson.
Thousands Of wild ducks passed over
this city on Sunday, almost equalling
in number the fight of pigeons last
fall
Nick Shillen's business seems to be
increasing. He is now usinng the
store room next door to his hotel as
billiard hall.
We regret to learn that the dwelling
house Of Thomas Foley, of the town
of Moscow, was destroyed by fire on
sunday last.
Mr.. Kislinghury don't care for the
bad roads. He had about a ton and
a half of merchandise on his load Of
Linden freight last Tuesday.
No scrofula can be SO deep seated,
no sore SO stubborn, but that Ayers
SarSaparilla will be found helpful. II
will effect cure, if cure be possible.
Remember that the city treasurer's
books will be closed on Friday, March
nth. All who have not yet paid their
taxes can do so before that time.
The most sacred obligation is the
marriage contract. The most sacred
duty is to maintain ones health. The
best medicine is Browns Iron Bit
tiers. 1w
Ducks and geese have taken their
flight to the east and south; which
would seem to indicate that we will
have little cold weather before gem
tie spring makes its appearance.
Married. ut the residence of the
brides mother, in this city, Mr.. John
Woolrich. of Willow Springs, and Miss
Katie Padon, Rev. p. Allen, ST., Off
eating. The DEMOCRAT tenders con-
CALCULATIONS.
4 steer belonging to William Jewell
was killed by lightning. last Friday
night The steer was among other
stock which Mr.. Jewell IS wintering
near the farm Of Jos. Beecher. in the
town of Waldwick.
Anyone who thinks that Mineral
Point is going down should go around
town and try to rent house. We
predict that should lie find desirable
one he will also find that already yet a
half dozen others are ahead of him.
John Rodgers. of Dodgeville, died at
his home on Wednesday morning at
three O'clock. He was very old resi-
dent, having lived in that place abont
thirty-Seyen years. Ills remains We're
inferred this afternoon at three o'clock.
Patrick Michigan and son, of the
town of Kendall. Lafayette county,
are going into the stock raising bust
ness quite extensively. They have
good grazing land and o. her advan-
tages for raising stock prolitably.
We notice that those of our farmers
who were fortunate enough last fall to
have good fat shipping cattle for sale
are anxious to buy stock that will make
shippers for them again next fall.
They have learned by experience that
it pays to fatten cattle well.
VIM. Gribble returned from New
Mexico, bringing with him his fair
bride. a native of Missouri From the
appearance of the lady, we venture the
opinion that William made no foolish
choice III his selection. May they re-
main long with us.
Alvin Keller. of Monroe, while out
hunting on Friday, accidentally shot
himself while getting over fence
The ball passed through his left hand.
chin and mouth, and lodged near his
left eve. The ball has not been ex-
traeted, but he is doing well.
There will be quarterly meeting SER
vices next Sunday at the NJ. f. Church
Love feast in the morning at 9 o'clock
Preaching by Rev. VIM. Hamilton. F.
E. at half past ten. communion follow
ing the sermon. and preaching again at
I. p. M. Come out and hear the pop
ular elder.
Thomas Henderhan. 4 brakesman,
received an injury while coupling
freight ears at the depot that necessi-
tated the removal of the first finger of
the left hand; the others. though
caushed. were not SO seriously injured,
and will be saved.
The Mccormick arvesting machine
company have issued most attractive
descriptive catalogue of their ma
chinery. 1t is printed in all the
languages which are of any use. Be-
sides description of their machines
and medals awarded. it contains a list
or local testimonials.
The Highland Land League will
hold grand mass meeting on the eve
ming OF 81. Patrick's day. Thos. Scott
Ansley. Of this city, and Patrick De-
laney, of Madison. will be the Orators
for the occasion. Stirring addresses
will be made by these gentlemen on
the wrongs OF Ireland. Free admit
lance.
We have just printed for Martin &
Toay four-rage circular which they
intend to pres mt 10 1.-THE close cash
buyers of hardware and agricultural
implements. Together with an adyer
tisement for their business, this circu-
lar contains several tables which will
be of value to all who wish to buy