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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-11-01
Agricultural Expcriment Stations.

Within the past eight years there
have been found, in several States,
institutions which, though they have
not yet attracted much attention from
the general public, can hardly fail to
exert. in the near future, an impor-
tant influence. both ON the material
mental welfare of the people. These
institutions are the agricultural eX-
pertinent stations, Of which six now
exist in this country with prospect
of the speedy establishment of al
least two more.
BY an agricultural experiment sta
| ton is understood an institution estab
lished and maintained for the pur
pose of promoting agriculture by
scientific investigation and expert
ments. Such institutions have, IN
most cases, owed their existence to
/ 6 Governmental action, and have been
sustained at public expense, though,
in few instances, universities and
private individuals have carried on
| what are. III effect, experiment sta
/ tions, the most notable example of the
/ latter being the well known Rotham-
sted experiments Of Messrs Lawes and
/ Gilbert, in England.
Although experiment stations are
still somewhat Of novelty in this
country. they are far from being 50
( in Others. There is scarcely country
in Europe where one Or more is not
/ i'm operation. while in the German
Empire they number not less than fif-
tv The first to be established was
chat OF Rothamsted, just alluded to,
in 1913. This has continued to the
present time, though not under the
name of an experiment station Nine
wears later. the station at Mockern, IN
Saxonv. which had been carried on
1 for Some two years by private and
corporate generosity, received a grant
or money from the State, and became
the first public station. Ia 1853 a sta
tion was founded at ChemnitZ, in
/ 1855 one at Gross Kmehlin, and for
fine next twenty years, 1859 was the
onlv wear which did not witness the
institution of at least one station.
Other European nations followed the
"Whar yer gwine wild dat man I
asked a negro Of his daughter He
amt fifteen ter come ny yer. Gwine tei
de show the girl replied. Oats
all right. Thought yer was gwines
fer church. 4 oman ken 60 wId
mos any man ter q show, but she
got ter be mighty partic lar who goes
ter church wild her
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-11-01

South Cardinals railroad commits
sion has reduced fares to such point
that the railroad companies cannot
afford to make a second class rate,
and hence the negroes, the Charleston
News says. insist upon crowding into
first class cars with the whites The
News proposes reserved seat cars,
which the chivalry may use by pay
ling an extra dollar or two.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-11-01
A Crushed Porter.

oil City Blizzard
We are happy. The porter of the
parlor car has been crushed
BEG go pardon, sab, he remark
ed, with Impressive grandeur, to one
Of the occupants of the car. Dat was
trade dollah yo' handed me % minute
ago
"Ah, was itn replied the plebe as
he took it from the outstretched hand
and examined it. "Take this for your
honesty, my friend and pocketing
the dollar, the traveller handed the as
founded potentate Of the road a lead
nickel.
The insensiDle body Of the porter
was left mt the next station, and after
physicians had worked st him for two
hours he recovered sufficiently TO muir
muir, incoherently:
1T want dc money what pah lied
me, boss; but he called me my fren 2
Boss, dat tux me down o!ful !'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-11-01

Bregman, the Cleveland diver, tells
the following story Once ] went up
to Twin Lakes, near Gilead, Mich, to
dive for the body Of man who had
gone IN swimming with two compan-
ions. / found an immense concourse
Of people on the shore The grief
stricken mother had erected a sand,
and was doing an immense business
in sandwiches and circus lemonade.
a collection Of $500 for her and her
sons children had been taken up, and
part of it had been set apart to pay
mt and foot the burial expenses. /
searched several hours but found no
body Months afterward met a man
from that section, and he said Say,
mister do you know why you couldn't
find that bodyf gave it up. Why,
the fellow was up in the pineries OF
Michigan. When he sunk he swan
to the other shore, where he had an
other suit Of clothes hid He wanted
TO get away from his wife, and that's
the way he did it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-11-01

A colored pastor led Eis eongregn
tiop 10 the diamond field IN Houston,
Texas. where the boys we're playing AT
base bali on Sunday, and there the
brethren and sisters knelt in prayer.
They occupied all the bases, and Thus
effectually stopped the game.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-11-01

81 believe, said a petulant wife 10
her husband, that everything /
say to you goes into one ear and right
out Of the other Yes, dear, he
replied pleasantly. st doesn't take
great while to get anything you can
say through my head.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-11-01

A gentleman remarked, in the pres
ence of one Of his small boys that he
Intended to bring Colonel So-and so
home to dinner That evening, when
the colonel entered the mouse, the
small boy looked rather hard at him
and said
Where is your axef
"What do You mean, little boyf
asked the visitor
Il heard pa say the reason you ex--
peeted TO visit him was that you had
am axe to grind2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-11-01
Never no More.


UVTtOlt Frtc TftsS-
He had iast got his oyster-shop
opened to the public the other day
when in came a man who asked
N(ypf o,,,- ,,o, Tvs q"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

Ito be eontiRued.)
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
DllGETIII,E

We are panied to mention the Sc
we're illness of Thomas Thomas, Sr.
The pay car ran into a hand-car
near the depot last Tuesday.
Thos. Trythall arrived home from
Dakota, on Saturday, after an alb
sence of about six years. Thos. looks
well and says he likes the country.
W. T. Owens, an old and respect
ed citizen died at his residence in
this place on Saturday, Nov. oath.
Rev. Sem Phillips and Miss Sarah
Davies were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony, on Tuesday
last at the residence of the brides
parents by Rev. VIM. Owens. May
they live long in happiness and
peace.
Poultry has been in great demand
this week.
The first issue of the Dodgeyille
Star will occur on Friday Nov. 80.
J. Mitchell & Bro. shipped over
one thousand pounds Of dressed
poultry to Boston last week.
Thanksgiving day will be OBJ
served in its usual manner. Rev. F.
Howarth will preach the union SER
vice sermon at the P. NJ. church in
the morning and a supper will be
given by the ladies in the evening.
The Dodgeville schools closed on
Wednesday evening for the rest Of
the week.
The Good Templars will give an
entertainment in the Opera house on
Thanksgiving evening.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
i Gyc!One Near Highland.

A cyclone struck Mr.. John Han
ncrhan's place about a mile and a
half north of Highland last Sunday
night, at about 10 o'clock. 1t tore
the roof partly off the house and
twisted it very badly. The barn
was completely wrecked, also the
corn cribs and pig pen; one pig was
killed. None of the inmates of the
house was injured. The cyclone
then went east short distance I'M
til it struck the young timber of Mr.
w. II. lmhotf. Then it turned
northeast and struck the residence
of Mr. John Gottschall. There it
also tore the roof off his dwelling
house and also tore the roof and up
per floor from his barn 1t took his
chi cken house about a quarter of a
mile down the ravinc, and killed
nearly all of his chickens and tur-
keys, and all along the line OF the
cyclone the fences and trees were
carried away. At this writing we
have heard no other damage. Glad
to say that SO far no person was in
jurcd. J.P.C.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Scotch Caps at so cents, at Dellers.
Fancy Feathers for 3 cts at Katie
Lenahan's. 17w1
Self Rising Buckwheat at J. A.
Spratler>s. 10
For Scotch caps so to Horns. 16
Double Shawls, S3O0-a bargain
at Dellers.
\ fine selection of Nubias and
scarfs at John Horns. 16w3
Fresh Oysters direct from Balti-
more, at Hendra's. Telephone No. 80.
New furniture arriving daily at
\. f, Bishops IL
Waterproof Cloth 80 cents a yard,
ut Dellers.
Cranberries and Sweet potatoes
at J. a. Spratless
Pickles by the quart or gallon at
Spratler's. ID
Ladies and Gents high cut shoes
button and lace at J. p. & Sons.
The best scot. tea in the market,
is at the Nimble Nickel Cash store.
Rubber Goods of all kinds at J.
Z. 4 Sons.
Call at Mrs. II. s. Jackson's and
see her new stock of Hats and Bon
nets. 10
The Jefferson hand made boots
every pair warranted-at ]. Penhal-
egon 4 Sons. Is
Farmers, Brewer & Penhallegon
pays cash for your produce, buy
your groceries of them. 80
10 cents for yard of shifting fan
mel that you have to pay 10 cents for
elsewhere-at Deller's.
Fresh Oysters, direct from Balti-
more, at J. 4. Spratler's-at reduced
rates.
Velvet ribbons of all widths, in
black and all the new shades, at
Deller's.
J. Penhallegon & Son have the
finest line of Ladies and Gents eN-
ira fine shoes in Iowa county. 16
Try Rabbits best soap and you
Will use no other. Brewer Il Pen
hallegon sell it.
The ladies are invited to call at
A. +. Bishops furniture store and
take a look at those pillow-sham
holders. 16
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Continued. from, last tceek.)
How Watch Cases are Made.

This process ofmanufacture was invented
by James Boss, who started in business in
1854, and the methods and tools used in
making these watch cases are covered by
patents. THIS is the only ,eatch ease made
under this process. For many years the in
PRODUCTION Of these goods was slow, owing
Unpopular prejudice against plated goods,
but gradually the public learned that the
James Boss Gold Watch Case was not a
cheap gold-rashed or electro-plated article,
but was made Of genuine gold plates of
standard quality and thickness. Conscientious
adherence to the determination to make
the best watch case ever put on the market,
and the adoption of every improvement
suggested, has made the james Boss Gold
H,atch Case the STANDARD. -.,,r y MARY
In this watch case the parts 8 .
most subject to wear-the bou, crotgn, hinges,
humb-cdtches, etc, are made of SOLID GOLD.
Send cent stamp to keystone Watch Case Factories Pla
dephis handsome Illustrated Pamphlet showing how
James Boss and keystone Watch Cases are made.
IT, he eoDfIpue7
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Never Give up.

If you are suffering with low and
depressed spirits, loss of appetite,
general debility, disordered, blood,
weak constitution, headache, or any
thing of a bilious nature, by all
meanes procure a bottle of Electric
Bitters. You will be surprised at the
rapid improvement that will follow !;
you will he inspired with new life
strength and activity will return,
pain and misery will cease, and
hencetorth you will rejoice in the
praise of Electric Bitters. Sold at
fifty cents a bottle by G. r. Mofett.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Another Safe Blower Lodged.
Lancaster Teller.

LtuCastSE telIeI-
Last Saturday night the depot at
Fennimore was broken into and an
attempt made to blow open the safe.
Entrance was affected through a
narrow side win Low. Once inside
the depot, the h'r.sar proceeded to
drill hole into vie oat side door of
the safe, through which charge of
powder was inserted The charge
was not large enough to blow the
door off its hinges, but had force
enough to distroy the combination.
Twenty cents were taken out of the
money-drawer, nothing else. As
soon as the news of the attempted
burglary was heard at Monfort, Con-
stable Pettis, of that place, started
in pursuit, and soon overlook a
suspicious looking man on the road
to Muscoda. The mans face showed
marks of burnt powder. He was
delivered by the constable to Deputy
Sheriff Ora Richards, by whom he
was brought to Lancaster. While
passing through Fennimore on the
way to this city he was identified by
citizens of Fennimore as the same
man whom they had seen on Sun-
day. This Identification is counter
to the mans story that he had
come from Galena, and had not
been at Fennimore. The tools used
by him were stolen from a black
smith shop near the depot, and a
button was found near the shop of
the same kind as on the arrested
mans ovcrcoat, The almost certain
conclusion is that this man, who
goes by the name of Frank Stranton,
is the same person who attempted
the burglary. He evidently is a
new hand at the business.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

The state farmers convention un-
der the auspices of the State Agri-
cultural Society will be held in
Madison the first week in February,
and.the programme is being pre-
pared. Miss Francis E. Willard
has been invited to deliver an ad-
dress on temperance and amuse-
ments at the state and county fairs.
Ella Wheeler will read an appro-
pirate poem. Professor E. G.
Morrow, of Chicago will deliver a
lecture on the Fat Stock Show and
its lessons. The meeting will con-
tinue throughout the week.
In another column will be found
notice of the dissolution of the part
nership heretofore existing between
Owen King and Hiram Weston, pro-
prietors of lumber yards at Dodge
vile, Edmund and Rewey. Mr..
Weston retires from the business,
which will hereafter be carried on
by Mr.. King alone. Owen King,
although a young man is a pioneer
in the lumber business in Iowa
county, and his fair dealing and
good business qualities have made
him one Of the most popular bust
ness men to be found anywhere, and
consequently he meets with deserved
success.
The Brodhead Independent says:
A friend who resides in the town of
Spring Green has told us his exper-
ence with the sharpers of whom we
made mention last week. AS he
was on his way to town, he met the
fellows mile or two south of the
village. One Of them asked him to
stop moment, and coming to his
wagon, said he wanted to give him
a good trade, so that he would tell
his neighbors." Showing a watch
chain, he offered it for $40. Then
he took out a roll of bills and some
small boxes, into one of which he
put $50, apparently leaving a corner
of bill sticking out. Then after
shutting the boxes, he asked,
which would you chosc?" An
answer was given, then the opera
ton was repeated, and Mr.. Sharper
laid the small boxes on the chain
and said you may have the chain
and your choice of the boxes for $50.
Our friend is man who reads the
newspapers and is posted, conse-
quently he did Mt invest, and saved
his money. This is an old game,
but always new to somebody, and
a word of warning may be timely.
1t should be remembered that a
man engaged i'll the ordinary pur-
suits of life stands no chance with
a professional sharper.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
d. s. ROSE, Plaintiff Attorney.
P. o. Address, Darlington, Lafayette Co., " is


State of Wisconsin, County Court for Iowa County
in Probate.
Notice is hereby given, that at a regular term
of the Iowa County Court to be held i'll and for
said County at the Court House, in 'he village of
Dodgeville, in said county, on the 4th day of De
cember, A. d. 1888, being the first Tuesday of said
month, at o'clock in the afternoon of said day,
the following matters Will be heard and con-
sidered.
The application of Stephen II Reed, executor
utor of the last will and testament of John Reed,
late of said county deceased for the examination
and allowance of his account as such executor,
and the assignment of the residue of said estate
to such persons as are by law entitled to the
same.
And it is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested by pub
fishing copy of this order for three weeks sue
Iowa County Democrat, u weekly newspaper
published III said county.
By order of the Court:
JOHN T. JONES, Judge.
Dated Dodgeville Wis, Nov 9th, lSS3.-l4-w3
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Live AGENTS Wanted.

To sell Dr.. Chase's Receipts: or information
for everybody, in every County in the United
States and Candada Enlarged by the pub lishe
10 Gas pages. II contains over 1000 household
receipts and is suited to all classes and condit-
ions in society. A wonderful book and house
hold necessity. 1t sells at sight. Greatest in
ducsments ever offered TO book agents. Sample
copies sent BY mail, postpaid, for $40. ENclu-
slve territory given. Agents more than double
their money, Address DR.. ChaSes Steam Print
ing house, Ann Arbor, Michigan. IONS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Public Sale.

The undersigned will sell at pub
lie auction at their residence, about
three miles northwest of the city of
Mineral Point, on Tuesday, Deem
Der 4th, 1888. The following des-
cribed personal property, to-wit;
Twelve Mich Cows, five steers com
ing 8 years old, five heifers coming
3 years old, six yearling steers, six
yearling heifers, ten calves, one four
year old bull, ten shoats, seven
goats, and lot of farm implements
SPITZBATH Bros.
w. J. HEALEY, Auctioneer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
SDacial Notice.

A good selection at John Horns. IL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
A Great Discovery,

That is daily bringing joy to the
homes of thousands by saving many
of their dear ones from an early
grave. Truly is DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay
Fever, Loss of Voice, Tickling in the
Throat, pain in the side and chest,
or any disease of the Throat or
Lungs, positive cure. Guaranteed.
Trial Bottles free at Mofett's Drug
Store. Large size S1.00
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

State of Wisconsin, Iowa County-ss.-In Cir.
cult Court.
Mary Ann Wortley and John Harker, Plaintiffs,
vs. Mary HugIll Mary Ann Harker, Margaret
Jane Anderson, Joseph S. Harker, Joseph Har-
kerr Birmingham Kirkbride, John Kirkbride,
John Harker, Margaret Ann Teasdale, Ann
Harler Mary Harker and John Harker, defen.
dantS.
To Ann Harker, Mary Harker and John Harker,
the last above named defendants and TO all said
defendants:
Please to take notice, That the plaintiffs
above named have applied to and moved this
court for an order appointing a Guardian ad
Litem for the said Ann Harker, Mary Harker and
John Harker, you being infants; and that said
motion and application will be heard by and
before Hon. Geo. ClementSon, Judge OF this
Court, on the 4th day of December, 1888 at one
O'Clock p. M, or as soon thereafter as counsel
can be heard, at the Court Room in the Court
House at the city of Darlington, Lafayette
county, Wisconsin, at which time and place you
may appear and be heard.
Dated October I'd, 1888.
Yours &c.
d. s. ROSE, Plaintiffs Attorney.
=. O. Address, Darlington, LAFAYETTE Co., " is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Southern tourists Excursion !

The Illinois Central railroad viii
run Southern Tourists Excursion
to Louisiana, Florida, Cuba, Texas,
and Old Mexico. leaving Warren at
TAI a. M, Tuesday, December 4th,
1888. For Descriptive Circulars,
giving one way and round trip
rates, and for sleeping car accomo-
dation, apply to the undersigned at
Manchester. Iowa. ]. f. MERRY.
Gen. West. Pass. Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Business Cards.
LAWYERS.

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELoRs AT LAW. OFF
over Post Office, Mineral Point.
MONEY TO LOAN on firSt-ciaSs real estate &c
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
MADISON.
A Few Brief Items from the Cap
ital.
kuaiher Crash.

The jury summoned to determine
the cause of the capitol disaster,
after being in session more than a
week, completed its labors on We'd
nesday morning last. After stating
the result of the accident the jury
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
The Best Couah Medicine in the World.

SAMPLE FREE OF CHARGE.
Call on your druggist and get Il
sample bottle of Browns Expectorant
free of charge. 1t cures coughs, hoarS-
ness whooping-cough and consumption
in its early stages. 1t is a scientific
preparation, admirably adapted for
the cure of all throat and lung dis
eases. 1t is pleasant to take and en-
tirely harmless. Try it; it costs you
nothing. Regular size bottles, soc AID
Sl0O. For sale by all druggists.
TaXarine memorandum books free.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Ruckien'S Arniea Saiye.

The greatest medical wonder of the
world Warranted to speedily cure
Burns, Bruises, Cut, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum. Fever Sores, Cancers, Piles.
Chilblains, Corns. Chapped Hands,
and all skin eruptions, guaranteed TO
cure in every instance, or money re-
funded. - cents per box. For sale by
C. r. Moffett. 4Sy1
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Prices for Choice Meats,

The. following are the prices at
which meats are sold at the meat
market of w. II. Jacka:
Best surloin steak -! cents per fb.
Best round and shoulder steak for
10 cents per ID.
Boiling cuts all the way from 81
to s cents per tb.
Will sell by the quarter from 6 to
I! cents per fb.
Sausages of all kinds at 10 cents
per ib.
Fresh fish every Friday.
17m1 w. H. JACKA.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Some nniish Pennle

Allow cough to run until it gets
beyond the reach of medicine. They
often say say, Oh. it will wear away,
but in most cases it wears them away.
Could they be induced to try the
successful medicine called kemp's
Balsam, which we sell on positive
guarantee to cure, they would immedi-
ately see the excellent effect after
taking The first dose Price soc and
Sl.00 Respectfully, Prof. c. r.
Moffett 4Jm6
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30

Prof. e. r. Moffett. the druggist. is al
ways wide-awake 10 business and spares
no pains to secure the best of every ar
ticle in his line. He has secured the
agency for kemp's Balsan for con-
sumption. coughs. colds, asthma, bron-
chitis, and all affections of the throat
and lungs. Sold on positive guaran-
tee. Price soc and 81. 42m6
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
1851

January LIST, being leap-year, the
ladies of Mineral Point propose
making calls on the gentleman at
their residences. Will the gents
who will receive calls please send in
their names and the names of their
associates to The Democrat, 50 that
the list may be published.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-11-30
Roberts Meat Market.

Roberts is still at his old stand
with the best meat the market af-
fords, and is paying the highest
market price for good beef cattle,
and is selling as low as the lowest.
Read the following prices
Very choice 12is
hoasts $780, -.--..s 10 II
Boiling pieces. TO 5
And as low as can be sold. Mutton
and veal low in proportion, from I
to 10 cents per pound. He is bound
to do business if there is any bust
ness to be done. Give him call
and see what he has GOT. AZ