Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-06-29

Some fine races will come off on
the fair grounds in this city on July
4th.
J. NJ. Gundry, late of this city,
has become proprietor of the San
Juan Herald, published at Silver
ton, Col.
The fact that Gen. Ed. S. Bragg
will speak here on July 4th, ought
to be sufficient to draw hither an I'M
mense number of people.
Keller & Prideaux received last
week a fine six-passenger park
phaton. Read what they have to
say in another column.
The Good Templars will serve re-
freshments in their new hall elena
hams block opposite post office, on
July 4. Meals % cents.
If you would witness some rare
sport attend the races at the fair
grounds on July 4. Some of the
fastest horses in the country will
compete for the prizes.
The ladies of the NJ. L. church
will hold forth in Graders block
(now occupied by L. Osborne &
Son) on July 4, where they will sup
ply the wants of the hungry.
Frank Weidenfeller is preparing
to build fine residence on the lot
which he recently purchased near
his present dwelling. The plans for
the building were drawn by himself.
A Fourth of July dance and ball
will be given at Nick Harter's hall,
during the day and evening of the
Fourth. Prof. Smiths string band
assisted by Prof. Matthews will
furnish soul stirring music.
The glorious fourth is next We'd
nesday, and should the day open
with a bright sun Mineral Point
will entertain the largest gathering
of people from all sections that ever
assembled in this section of Wiscon-
sin.
Reports say that the Lacrosse and
Lancaster wooden mills have enough
orders on hand to keep them run
ming day and night all summer.
Would it not be well for our citizens
to talk up a wooden mill for this
place.
The starry banner should be flung
to the breeze from every office,
store and dwelling in this city on
July 4. We are going to have a
rousing celebration and let us
decorate in manner in keeping
with the event.
Richland Republican: Hon. J. B.
McGrew, who has been in Ohio for
several months, arrived home last
Friday. He is considerably improv-
ed in health but has not fully recov-
cred from the terrible accident he
met with last fall
If on the evening of July 4th
the citizens throughout southern
Wisconsin should suddenly behold
a bright light shining round about
them let them not be afraid, it will
only be the brightness caused by
the brilliant display of fireworks
i'll this city.
]. w. & w. J. Horn presented
their parental relative with a beau
tiful gold headed cane on the twenty
fifth anniversary of his marriage;
which occurred recently, and Misses
Mary and Kate Horn, presented their
mother with a handsome silver spoon
holder and China tea set
The large cannon which has been
brought here from Madison to be
used in arousing the people of Iowa
county on the morning of July 4th,
will be "fred" on the public square.
When you hear it roar get up and
prepare yourselves for a day OF en-
joyment and come to Mineral Point.
Grant County Herald: The Bar
Der monument is erected and pre-
sents n grand appearance. The
granite fifty concentrating the
stern and rugged virtues of he who
rests beneath. 1t is becoming
tribute of the love and reverence
borne by the living, to the noble
dead.
Mr.. e. Kline having closed up
his business matters in this city
started on Thursday morning for
Lacrosse, where he will probably en-
gage in business. He has been a
resident of this place for the past
twenty-five years, and his departure
is regretted by 4 host of friends.
We wish him prosperity.
A short time remains before July
4. Citizens of Mineral Point should
bestir themselves and make all
necessary arrangements for the
successful carrying out of the pro-
gramme for the celebration. An
immense concourse of people will
be here and we should be prepared
to receive and entertain them.
The work of improving the race
track of the s. w. Wis. |. A. is now
completed. Mr. Cox, president of
the association, has no hesitation in
pronouncing it the best halfmile
track in the west. Great credit is due
to +. w. Sylvester for the time and
attention which he has bestowed in
overseeing the improvements.
We would call the attention OF
farmers to the announcement of
Johnson & Manning, found else
where in to-day's paper, They are
among the most extensive dealers
in farm machinery in this section,
and farmers contemplating purchas-
ing who consult their own interests
should call on them. Please read
what they have to say in another
column in this issue.
An English journal says; "The
Americans are vigorous and live
race, in fact, and they know that to
maintain their almost unparalleled
rate of progress they must advertise.
They know that to steadily keep
themselves before the public or the
trade is tho ONLY sure method of in