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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05
NUMBER II

to the following persons: John Riley
$3.50, Jane Clothers $500, which
was approved. His Honor then pre-
sented an ordinance, entitled, "an
ordinance granting permission TO
erect and maintain a system of tele-
phones, or a telephonic exchange"
which, on being read, was adopted
on motion of alderman Gilman,
On motion of alderman PrideauX,
the council adjourned until > o'clock
p. m, Friday, the 9th inst.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05
Personal Points.

l. A. Osborne, while home on
vacation from the State University,
paid our office an agreeable call.
Tommy Harrison came up from
Dubuque last week, called hither by
the sickness Of his mother,
-Laftus Wright, who is engaged
in one of the leading jewelry estab-
lishme is of Chicago, arrived in
town Monday, for short respite
from labor, His big brother, Culiu,
who has been attending the Ann
Arbor law school, came with him
The majority of printers would like
to know whore they get such good
board AZ their condition represents.
Miss Lena Solms and Kate Ivey
have gone to spend weeks vaca-
ton with Emma Kramer, Of Wald
wick, who is attending our High
School.
-Chas. Owen is homo from the
State University; It's spring vacation
John and Will lIcaley, Harry
Lenahau, James Mullen and win
Cox turned their backs toward the
place Of their birth (Mineral Point
yesterday morning. They go AZ fal
west as Aberdeen, Dakota, witt
the hope of bettering their dnancia
condition. Here's luck, boys.
). G. Thomas arrived home from
the capital Tuesday evening, aud il
now ready to do any kind of house
painting, paper decorating, etc, t.
the best Of disability, which nc
one questions. Let your orders 60 in
johnny Hendra takes viii
Cox's place in Gundry 81 Gray's
store. A good berth and good
boy to fiji it.
Mrs II. 5 Well, nee Miss Clara
Jones, arrived from Milwaukee
I Tuesday, and feasts with sister Kate,
Mrs. Robert James.
Willie Kinue started on Tues.
day for the home Of his sister, Mrs.
EImo"e IIutchison, in Iowa, and will
stay for an indefinite period.
Miss Lola, daughter of Rev.
Irish, is quite i'll with diphtheria.
We trust her recovery may be speedy.
Charlie Bennett, an old TRIBUNE
hand, has joined our force again,
which fact enables as to say, "come
right along with your orders for
job work Of any kind" Prices rea-
sonable; neatness and promptness
speciality.
John NJ. Dale was in town yes
terday representing the merits of
Hills Manuel, a valuable book which
be is agent for.
Rev. G. lIendra, + VI. pastor at
New Diggins, is in the city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

EVERY foreign advertising patron
of the TRIBUNE for the past year or
more, has voluntarily assured us that
they are satisfied it was paying IN
vestment, and that they propose to
continue. This is gratifying TO us,
as we aim to give full value for
moneY received, every time.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05
The Local Field.

A.F. BISHOP contemplates secur-
ing direct from the factory compe-
tent upholsterer
The Nj. Z. ladies partook OF a
real sociable at the residence OF Mrs
c. l.. Gale last evening.
The owners of the popular trot-
ting horse, Bismark, bring the mer-
its of him before the public this
week.
Rev. G. IRISH, of this city, will
deliver the Grafton at the Odd Eel
lows anniversary, at Dodgeville, on
the 26th of this month.
That tits folly to be wise" wont
always work. Look and see whose
been chosen constable by the citizens
of the first ward. If Sam. demands
peace, it will be had.
OUR readers will please excuse us
for the shortage in local matter this
week. An extra amount of job
work, new advertisements, and the
force two hands short tell the tale.
The Quarterly Meeting services
will be held in the p. NJ. church
next Sunday. Lovefeast, Sacrament
etc, as usual on similar occasions,
Business meeting on Monday even
ing.
To the boys and girls who have
so kindly assisted us in folding pa
pers the past two weeks we hereby
tender our thanks Such spontane-
GUS aid leads US to believe that "our
friends are not all dead yet.
Four cars, heavily laden with
lumber for Mr.. Deller's new resi-
dence, were brought up from Chi
cago one day last week, and the
carpenters will soon be at their task
if not already-in dead earnest.
Well, well one would scarcely
believe, without first seeing, what a
vast Improvement the new plate
glass, a fresh coating of paint and
paper have made to Moffett's drug
store. Everybody admires the job.
JAS. A. HoARE received this week
from Jos. Pool, Of Indiana, one oi
finest pairs Of DARK Brahmas tha
ever came within the state. They
are direct descendants from import
ed birds. Mineral Point is bount
to lead this part Of the country II
thoroughbred stock Of all kinds.
RuMoEs are afoat to the cffec
that additions to the Zinc Work.
are to be made. This is little pre-
mature; that's al. BY going to th'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN, THURSDAY April. 5

grain dealers in this city, or the uu-
dersigned, so as to arrive at some
definite conclusion as to amount re-
CURED, after which details will be
arranged and published in this
paper The corn will come from
Northern Nebraska.
n. II. Snow, Agent
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05
NEXT SUNDAY.

The pastor nc the Presbyterian
church, Rev j. N. Elliott, will take
the following for his topics: In the
morning, True Penitence; one idea;
intense desire; self-conccit; formal
tiles; why God delays auswer to
prayer; mercy and forgiveness alone
Of God; secret eiu; active Chris
tians; Gospel rejected and its issues.
Ia the evening, Spiritnalism explain
ed; ghostr; four orders Of spirits;
their relation 10 man aud his needs;
one age oycrlaps another; supersti-
tious idea; water witches; ilerod a5d
John the Baptist; hidden word Of
life; the ratio Of power increasing;
what ghosts in the past were; Baron
Won Reichenbaugh; Odn's force;
remarkable experiments with dead
bodies; phenomiua Of dreams; how
rappiugs are ptoduced; singing aud
writing mediums; spiritual photog-
rlphy; how done
Ar the VI. Z. church the topics by
Rev. Chas.Irish will be, in the morn
ing, "a World Without a Cod;n in
The evening "Christ's possible and
impossible service"
THE theme at the = M. church
By Rev. q. Dawson will be, il the
evening, "lhe Saints Invitation to
Glory Morning subject not ana
nouhced.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05
Pension Fruad.

Our city was visited last week 10y
pension agent fraud. He came
'rigged OUT in uniform with shin
ng detective star upon his breast,
and cl lined not only TO be govern
ment official, but particular friend
iof the soldiers He gave his name
and title as Col. Bentley, nephew of
the late Commissioner of Pensions.
He "put up" with mine host, Mmk
Terrill, aud there met two or three
soldier boys, from whom he obtained
their discharge papers for the pur-
pose Of securing for them back pay
due, land warrants, increase Of
bounty, etc, charging each one the
small fee Of Two dollars for the val
liable service to be rendered. He
went from here to Linden, and
duped some of the boys there, tax
ing the last dollar that one Of them
had in the house.
In the meantime Deputy Sheriff
Healey and our Postmaster got on
his track and telegraphed to the
special pension agent at Madison,
who came here on the first train,
and the next morning started on the
still hunt. 1t is rumored that he
caught him at Montfort, but the re
port lacks conformation Some o.
our citizens say that he Is the same
fraud who came here some eight
years ago, under the name Of Fox,
and created an excitement out in
Waldwick, in behalf Of the Kim
boys. lie seems a lively kitten IN
his business. The Chicago Times
announced his presence and works
in Des Moines, Iowa, aud within 80
hours be was with us. We hope
that the hand Of Justice has reached
him before nov. Bat soldier boys
should stop and think that the gov
ernment does not employ men to
go around and look up their wants,
and for certain "fees" make PROM
ises to secure some future benefits
Give such characters a wide berth.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

SEED CoEN.--The O., NJ. & St. ?.
r J Co. is about pesfectiug arrange
ments 70 supply farmers on their
lines with cheap and reliable seed
corn, aud to this end they desire all
interested to communicate With the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

Our city, within the past few
months has been favored with most
excellent dramatic troupes, but the
Edwin Clifford company, which has
been here this week, stands super
Tor to them all in regard to real
talent, and we regret that our citi-
zens didn't turn out more literally.
Why this lack of appreciation OF
the meritorious?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05
The City Election.
Sick, SAD. soured Republicans.

Qmetness reigned supreme the
entire day; no disputing,. quarrel
ing, or hurrying to and fro. The
Democrats having the entire fie d
to themselves, consequently all was
without excitement. A few Republi-
cans strolled indiff, rently up to the
ballot.box and deposited their votes;
but where was the absent majority?
Lost in the realms of negligence,
and for whom we blush.
Every Republican who neglected
to vote on this location is a subject
for severe criticism. No city ticket
has been put up by the Republicans
since the incorporation of Mineral
Point, that possessed more merit,
manhood or fitting ability than the
candidates presented on Tuesday.
To say they were the equal of their
opponents in every instance, is only
a mild claim; and why this lethargy
on the part of so many, together
with their dullness to appreciate, we
fail to comprehend. Now that the
Democratic wave has done its work
repenting Republicans are popping
up on every hand, and some, forget.
ting the season of the year, have thd
same old excuse to offer: "W-e-ll
| had my corn to husk and potatoes
to dig, etc, and ] thought my voti
wouldn't make any particular DIFF
ference, but Pm sorry to see how i
went"
Judging from the result, any pei
son famiiar with Iowa county poll
tics would suppose that all High
land had taken up a residence il
Mineral Point.
Fortunately, the successful cand-
dates on the DENY" side are al
! good, trustworthy citizens, and We
can reasonably expect a peaeefll
city government tie coming year.
Figures being noted for their vf-
acity, we let them tell the tale:
! Mayor
Alex. Wilson, Rep. lIG
Thos. Priestley, Dem .........32
Treasurer
5. c. Thomas, R........,....l l5
Robert Sharp, D D.............;f6
Assessor
VIM, Lanyon, Sr., Il R.........b IS
Michael Crawford, d ........9o
School Snpt--
Joshua Hanscom, r ......... 56
H. Van Dusen, ID ...........e
FIRST WARD.
Supervisor
Jas. Hutchison, R..........0s r
J. }. Ross, \ Q,...............G 90
Alderman
Joseph PrideauS, R.......... 81
James James, D.,...........l2I
Justice Of the Peace
T. 5. Ansley, r ............4G
Joseph Miller, D............'l4 d
Constable
Samuel Sims, R.............5o
VIM. J. HsaIey, D...........0g
SECOND WARD.
/ Supervisor
k. }. Penhallegon, 4 .......a9
Samuel Jcukiu, d ...........86 30
/ Alderman
Samuel Coad, R............EO
Chas. Gilman, ID .........39
Justice Of the Peace
John Cummins, Il. ..U6
John Grass, d .,............9 90
| For constable in this ward MrC.
Day was on both tickets, andhe
received 204 votes.
MR. 4. KISNE has a good secnd-
l. ] II
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05
Telephone Exchange.

A sufficient numder of our citizens
having agreed to take an instrument,
a telephone exchange in our city is
to be reality. The following in.
dividuals and companies have signed
the contracts whereby it is secured;
Mini Pt. Zine Co. Zinc Works.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

MR. +. KINNE has good secnd-
band buggy and cutter for die.
For further information cali athe
store
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

head of the fount for information,
we learned that no determination
has yet been reached, although, from
what was said, We feel safe in say
that the suspense will be of short
duration. viii keep our patrons
posted.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

TEACHERS vill do We 10 examine
the stock Of Reward Cards at the
j. q. Book Store before making
their purchases. l0w3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

DIR. FIsHBLATT will be here in
person with one or more assistants
and those suffering from Deformi-
ties, Spine and Liver are invited to
consult the doctor free of charge
If you do not want his services, ii
will cost you nothing to know your
complaint.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05
CoxsuLr Dr. Fishblatt who comes

among us again in Mineral Point,
Wisconsin, on Monday, April 10th,
at the U 5 Hotel. DR.. Fishblatt
has made il rule never to take any
money from patients unless he can
cure them. That has built op his
reputation, and his cures Lave been
remarkable. Read his column ad-
yeTtlsement.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

A Pound Festival, 1--WE believe it
is so termed), took place at the com.
modious and inviting home Of Mr..
Cobb on Tuesday. We would like
to have gone and taken pound Of
type, a pound of ink, and pound
of paper, and put the crowd to work
pounding out locals, but we had to
stay and set up this. The affair was
a success, nevertheless.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

o. " Il V These letters stand
for OLSON, WINDEN & VEERHUsEN,
Custom Tailors and clothiers, at
Madison. This firm is not exeeled
for variety and quality Of stock in
the northwest, outside Of Chicago
Its line Of ready made goods EN-.
braces the very best, and Of the
latest styles. In boys and children's
goods especially, this house has no
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

TRoUBLE IN THE DEMOCRATIC
CAMr.-One evening lately, in the
Villas House bar-room, Madison, Mr.
George Stone, city editor Of the
Democrat was passing through, " hen
the Hon. Michael p Walsh-"repre
sentative Of 1900 organized work
ingmen in the city of Milwaukee.
Mr.. Speaker, "-accosted him with a
salutation which he took umbrage
at. Walsh failing to retract his re-
marks, the newspaper man promptly
knocked him down, in the presence
of a full house. In the scirmage
which followed, Mr.. Stone was com.
Ing out decidedly ahead, when
friends interferred and saved the
honorable gentleman from doing
further duty as foor-mop.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

john PERRY, JR., who lives five
miles west of this city, on the Milf
fin road, is going t. have an auction
next Monday, when he will offer for
sale 3 horses, 3 cows, 4 good shoats,
farm machinery of all kinds, a guam
tity of oats, corn and hay, and many
other things. Terms reasonable.
Sale commences at 10 q. m.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

Held regular meeting on Mon
day evening, at which the Mayor
and all the aldermen were present.
After the reading and approval Of
the proceedings Of the last regular
meeting, the following accounts
.-------- ----------- u - p Ill.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

METHODIST EpGSCOPAL....C. IRISH, Pastor
SUNDAY services ar 1890. A. NJ and 90, p. NJ.
SUNDAY School at 90. Pm. Prayer meetings
on Monday and Thursdays at 1900, p. NJ
PRIMITIVE METHODIST. c. DAWSON, Pastor.
Sunday services ut i0a0, A. and f:Vo T. NJ.
SUNDAY school mt 200, p. NJ. PRAYER meetings
on Mondays and thursdays at 7 90 p. NJ.
TRINITY o.. .......... ..... NJ. Oh use Iaslor'
Sunday services at 1880, A. NJ and 1;OO p NJ.
SUNDAY School nj $50, p. NJ. Services on FRI
day evenings ut 80 O'Clock.
PRESBYTERIAN. ID ". ELLIOTT, Pastor.
SUNDAY servicns ut l0:30, A. NJ. and 400, p. NJ.
SUNDAY School ut 200, p. NJ. Prayer meeung
on Wednesday at l5, II. NJ.
Sr. MARY'S tGerman) JOS. HUBER. Pastor.
Sunday services: First Mass at NO, A. NJ
High Mass at 1000 a. NJ; Nespers at J;OU'Ph'
ST. PAULS tIrishl.........J j. okEEFE, Pastor
Sunday services. High Mass at lO;Oo' A. NJ
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05
were presented and allowed:

INC cIIy seNI0n made 0Ia aIIHUdT
report, showing the amount Of 5000
in bis hands, received from persons
residing outside the city, which was
accepted aud turned over to the city
treasurer.
His Honor, the Mayor, informed
the council that, since the last meet.
ing, he had rendered temporary aid
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

The central office is not yet decid
ed upon but in all probability it
will u locate a at tho Post Office if
satisfactory arrangements can be
made. This is a good idea as it is
central and someone will always be
present to answer calls Much cred.
il is due to our enterprieing station
agent, n. II. Snow, and his assistant,
Fred Phillips, in working up this
Exchange. In addition to the EX-
caange the old telegraph line be-
tween here and Dodgeville is to be
repaired and telephone instruments
put on the line, giving us communi-
cation with that will ,ge
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

EMERY LODGE, of this city, by a
force of circumstances, are compel
led to vacate their present place of
meeting, and as there is no other
place suitable to their wants, that
can be rented, they have undertaken
the the task of purchasing the sec
ond story of a double store, in Len
a hans block, and fitting it up for
their use. The undertaking is one
that will require great amount of
grit and labor. The value of the
property when completed, will be
about $4,000. So says the Temper
apce JournqI in its last issue.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
County omcers.

CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

LEWIS, the wrestler, did have a
tussle at Madison last Friday, out
not with the man Carkee!>, as was
supposed in this vicinity 1t was
with a patty named Mccormick, and
resulted in favor of Lewis, although
his adversary gained the first fall,
side hold. Lewis gained the second
at the same hold, and the parties
then agreed to finish the match in
Cornish fashion. After two bouts
Mccormick relinquished the con
test, and the referee decided in IA
vor Of Lewis Concerning the
match between Carkeek and Lewis.
nothing d finite is known; it's prob
ably hoax
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-04-05

For constable in this ward MrC,
Day was on both tickets, andhe
received 204 votes.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-26
The Unity Club.

There was pleasant evening at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Spaulding Friday night at the
Unity meeting The company were re-
ceived in the most cordial manner by the
pleasant hostess, very ably assisted by the
president of the club, Mr.. Hutchinson. Miss
Gertrude Allyn, young girl, only 10 years
old, and only two years in musical training
opened the exercises with an exquisite
piano solo, after which came the attraction
of the evening, Mr.. Charles Davis
This old, old subject was handled in a
manner entirely new aud very alluring. 1t
was too long for parlor reading though,
which was its only imperfection. Miss
Grace Hickox, q little girl possibly ten
years of age, then gave violin solo, accom-
panied on the piano by Miss Florence Ball,
which was received with applause. There
was recitation by Miss Marguerite Spauld-
ing, chosen from "Hiawatha," and we'll
presented. A German song, "Ye Merry
Birds" came next, in a rich and sweet So
prano German voice, by Miss Lizzie Freid-
rich, Miss Allyn, teacher of the American
method, playing the accompaniment.
Two recitations by Mrs. Lord aud song
by Mrs. Winter closed the exercises. Among
those present were Colonel and Mrs. Chase
Mrs. Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. Ford, Mrs
Morrell, Mr.. Gross, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mrs.
Hutchinson, Mr.. Dufour, Dr. III. M. Lin
coin and Mrs. Lincoln Bessie Beech), Cap.
tain Wells, Major Linell, Mrs. Elliott, Cap
tain and Mrs. Foote and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mason, Mr.. l.. l.. Burke, Mr.. and Mrs
Hickox and Mr.. Roberts.
MOuSE-IN- CORNER,
The Evening critic., 1883-02-26
Temperanee and Education.

OF the many departments of systematic
work of the Womans Christian Temper
ance Union the educational was the special
subject for consideration yesterday at the
meeting in Masonic Hall. Mrs. G. l..
Roach presided and Mr.. Burlew led the
music. The hall was crowded Mr.. II. H.
Readc, of Connecticut, addressed the audi
ence on temperance education in our public
schools. He said we have tried almost
everything else-pledge, license, prohibit
tion, womans wide work-and although
these agencies have wrought untold good,
the evil is still on us. What else can we
do? Is there not some reserve force
that can be brought in at this juncture
that will give victory to the right? He
then spoke of temperance teaching in pub
lie schools as the one untried agency, and
which promised the largest success. He
gave the logic of the proposed work
train up child" etc.-that parents aud
Sunday schools and temperance schools
could teach some; the State alone could
teach all; that it was the business of the
State to do it; and if evil came of not
doing it, the State would be responsible for
what it did not prevent. He read lot
ters from Noah Porter, d. d., LII. D.,
president of Yale College; ex-Presidont
Hayes, John d. Park, LII. D., Chief Justice
of Connecticut; Atticus G. Haygood, presi-
dent of Emory College and agent of the
John +. Slater fund, and others in unquali-
fed favor Of the measure, and also men
toned its probable adoption by several
Western States this year. The audience
listened with wrapt attention, and convic-
tion was carried to all hearts. A prayer
meeting will be held at Temple Hotel par
lors, Thursday, at 1880 p. m.
The Evening critic., 1883-02-26
WHO OWNS THE RuTT7
An Interesting Question for Amos
webster to Investigates.

Under the new rules of the Treasury
Department no clerk is permitted to smoke
during Office hours. This, like the other
new rules of the Department, was brought
about by Reformer Amos Webster, who
himself abstains from the use of the weed,
and of course 1t is only right and proper
that his men should follow his illus
trious example. Recently the butt
of an old plantation stogie was found on
the outside Of the door of room occupied
by five or six clerks. The eagle eye of one
of Colonel Webster messengers fell upon
the lonely remnant of what was once, no
doubt, pure Havana two-for-fve, who
Immediately gobbled it up, and placing 1t
upon sllvef tray, took it to Mr..
Webster and explained where he
found it. The irate Adjutant-G General
and reputed owner of the Treasury build
ing WILL it is said, order an investigation at
once, and if the owner of the butt can be
found he will be guillotined without cere-
mony. A young clerk in the Departm ont
is contemplating writing story to be called
"Who Owns the Butt?'