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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27
Good Reading forBoys and Girls

TuE kaleidoscope, a monthly mag
azine of pure and entertaining read
ing for American youth, will make
its FIRST appearance about January
IS, 1884 Its publishers promise
the best journal of its class ever
published for the price, so cents a
year. Sample copies gratis An
agent is wanted in every county in
the United States. Address Tux
KALEIDOSCOPE, York, Pa.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27

TIE EVE OF CHRIsTMAs.-At the
several protestant churches of this
city the customary Tree was caused
to bear fruit for the Sunday School
scholars--good in quality and great
in quantity The Presbyteraus and
Methodist Episcopals in addition to
their tree provided cantatas, which
proved pleasant and novel. At the
Primitive Methodist each class in
the school hoisted a scriptural ban
ner, and nearly all were wonderfully
elaborate and attractive in design,
adding much to the decoration of
the church, while the children as.
sisted by the choir rendered grandly
some choice carols. The Episcopal
and Catholic societies observed the
event with appropriate services and
decoration such as are unexcelled in
impressiyeness and grandeur.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27
q. 4. r. POST.

Al the Grand Army Of the Re
public Post organized in this city on
Thursday last there were 80 charter
memhers. as follows.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27
CLUB RATES FOR 1884.

We will be pleased to club the
TRIBUNE with any Of the following
papers at tie price given in the
second column:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27

An AGED WOMAN BURNED TO
DEATH Thursday afternoon, about
four o'clock, Mrs. Elizabeth Brod.
right, aged about fifty FIVE years,
who lives down by the tannery,
while building a fire, tainted and
fell on the stove, her clothes catch
ing on fire, which seemed to bring
her to, as she Immediately started
for the street, where Henry Weigley,
who was driving past, noticed that
her clothes were on fire and suppos.
ing the house to be in flames, turned
in in alarm. The fire company re-
sponded promptly but found the
house had not caught. some people
il the vicinity tore the clothes f IN
the poor woman bnt she had been
burned so badly that all hopes for
her life were given up and death
ended her suffering at about half
past eight Rich{and Iiuaic.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27

A NOVEL foot race took place on
North Main street Saturday morning
between Jonn Peters and Henry
Holmes for o purse Of go. Holmes
was to run fifty yards and carry
Chas. Mats, $50 pounds weight, on
his back, and Peters was to run a
hundred yards. The race was easily
won by Holmes. Paabnt1a ( (Dat)
Pre- I'rez
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27

act from the bright and happy coun-
tenances upon every hand after the
announcement.
APPLES by the barrel or less guam
titles, at the City Bakery. 50-3
BEGINNING with the new year the
tribune will establish a "want, lost,
found" etc, department for the ac-
commodation and benefit Of patrons.
FEET should be kept dry to insure
good health; and, by the way, Gun
dry, Cry & Co. have a large assort-
ment of arctics and rubbers for
gents, ladies and children, at prices
that are low, so don't go roaming
about with wet feet.
n QUESTIoN.-Why do we cele-
brate the birth of Christ on the 25th
day of December? Our attention
has been directed to this by others
claiming that he was not born in the
winter VIII some or all of our
clergymen give us short answer
for our next issue?
THEY say that at a protracted
meeting the other evening, an ex
cited brother rose and wanted to
hear sung that beautiful hymn "Split
Doors" Everyone looked at every
body else in perplexity for a mo-
ment, and then a quick-witted sis
ter struck up "Gates Ajar," which
filled the bill.
No Christmas present was ever
rendered us which was appreciated
more than that large batch OF scald-
ed cream sent by Mrs. Henry Thomas,
who resides northeast of here. 1t
was more of luxury than turkey,
pudding or cake-like money for in
stance. We are too full of cream
for further utterance.
THE Evening Star Lodge, f. &
A. NJ, of Darlington, has our
thanks for inviting the better aud
worst halves of the tribune to par
ticipate in its celebration of St.
Johns Day, December 27th--to-day
Would like to attend, but can't un-
less they postpone it, which is not
likely to be done
NOTWITHSTANDING the inclement
weather last evening goodly num-
Der patronized the dime entertain
ment by the Juvenile Temple, and
not one express regret for having
faced the storm. To say it was good
is only mild expression. They re-
peat on Saturday evening. Don't
miss it; it's worth five times the adj
mission.
TIE Brethren Of the following
lodges-Evening Star, Ferrin, Lin
den, Dodgeville, Mifiiin and Melody
are cordially invited to attend the
installation of officers at Mineral
Point Lodge and Iowa Chapter, on
the evening of January sth, 1884.
Brethren will please accept this in
vitation without further notice
PER Con-.
The 29rH.-Last weekin referring
to the entertainment to be given in
this city by the Dodgeville Tornado
Band, we unintentionally omitted
setting the date after day of week.
It's to be next Saturday, the 29th.
A citizen of this place heard them
at Dodgeville the other night and
he pronounces them good. Now
don't forget; it's to be next Saturday
night.
The Annual Tea Meeting by the
ladies of the p. VI. church, will be
held on the evening of January lst,
.ls84. Supper to commence at 6
o'clock, after which there will be
singing, speaking and other enter
tanning features. Mrs. Watson, the
evangelist, and others, will address
the meeting. Supper for adults, so
cents; children % cents. Admission
free. a good time is in store for
those who attend.
AN opinion, if right or unknow-
ingly wrong, is as well out as in, so
wen say we don't approve Of the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27

ALL SrRAIGuT.-Some jealous and
unscrupulous party is publicly ex-
pressing fear that Jot Hanscom's mu-
sic box prize is not going to be raffied
on the square. "lt's fixed up" etc,
is the assertion. But such is only
the imagination of dishonest parties
who would do what they accuse
others of if they had half a
chance. We will vouch for the
honorable intentions of the enter
prise. Every ticket holder is in
vited to call at the book store New
Years morning and see tor them
selves that the drawing will be con-
Quoted straight.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27

II you don't attend the entertain
ment to be given by Dodgeville Tor
nado Band on Saturday evening,
you'll miss a real, uncommon, moral
and mirthful musical feas.. Fact.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27

MAERIED-At Mark Terrilps IIo-
tel, by the Rev. James O'Keefe, De
cember 2Gth, Ar. Michael Ryan and
Miss Hannah Healey; ali Of this
city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27

4 aNg selection Of Chromos,
Olegraphs, Oh Paintings and Steel
~ the r. .. book tore.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27

TIE annual meeting Of the Lin
den Town Farmers, Mutual Fire In
surance Company, win be held in
the Town Hall Linden, on Tuesday,
the sth day Of January, 1881, at one
o'clock p M, for the election Of Of
ficers, and the transaction of the
business of the company. A full
attendance is particularly desired.
JOHN LEE, President.
JoHN TREGoNEING, Sec'y.
Dated Linden, Dec. goth, 1888.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
city Officers.
County omcerS.
CHURCH DIRECTORY

- .
METH. EPISCOPAL,...E. f. T.. CLoUaH, Pastor.
sunday services at 1880, A. NJ and 1900, z. NJ.
Sunday School at 200, p. ". Prayer meetings
on Mondays and Thursdays at 100, p. NJ.
PRIMITIVE METH DIST. c. DAWSON, Pastor.
Sunday services at 1890, A. NJ and 200, a. n.
Sunday School at zoo. p. Nj. Prayer meetings
on Mondays and Thursdays AT : 90 =. NJ.
TRINITY. .......... ..... M. CHASE Pastor.
Sunday services at 1880, a. NJ. and 700, p. NJ.
Sunday School at 2;30, p. N. Services on Fri
day evenings at 1880 o'clock.
PRESBYTERIAN ...... j. n. ELLIOTT, Pastor.
Sunday services at 1880, A. NJ. and 200, p. NJ.
Sunday School at 2Gl, p. NJ Prayer meeting
on Wednesday at I.l5, p. M.
ST. MARY'S {German) Jos. HUBER. Pastor.
Sunday services; First Mass at 90, A. NJ;
High Mass at 1000 A. NJ; Nespers at 3;Oo,P.M.
ST. PAUL'S tirish ).........J j. O'KEEFE, Pastor.
SUNDAY services. High Mass at 1000, An.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27

( The appointments are not made
and tie time Of installation il not
yet determined upon.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27

The officers installed by comrade
w. II. Bennet, of c. c. Washburn
Post, Madison, Wis, were:
Thos. Priestlcy Commander.
John W. Bennett SEN Nice-Commander.
Edward Deylin Junior Vice-C commander.
John II. Vivian Surgeon.
Chaplain not elected.
John Clowncy Ohcer of the Day.
NJ. J. Minor Officer OF the Guard
George Jcuck Quarteunastcr.
J. II. Tyack Adjutant
Samuel Hooking Sergeant 5iajor.
John C. Martin Quauermuster Sergeant
Nearly twice as many veterans
signed the petition for charter as
the list Of charter members mum
bers, and there's little doubt but
they'll all be members Of the Post
ere long. The next meeting is to
be tonight Thursday when a name
will be chosen and organization
fully completed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-12-27

members, as foIIoWs:
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13

was missing. Detectives were imme-
mediately put upon the track Of the
thief, but failed TO bring him down,
and soon the matter was dropped.
About q week after the burglary a la
dy came into the store who is we'll
known In the city, and asked the gro
cery-man If he would like to see the
man who stole his $40. On being an
swered in the affirmative she told him
to follow her, and after passing up the
street short distance she pointed TO
an individual on the opposite side who
was leaning against hitching-post
talking TO several men around him.
"There is your man" said she. Her
astonished listener would not believe
her, for the person toward whom she
pointed was the owner of the block in
which was his store She persisted.
however, SO strongly in her assertion
that he caused the man TO be arrested
on suspicion. He was tried and found
guilty. When asked how she had OBJ
tained the knowledge, the woman re-
piled that she had dreamed of the rob.
berry on the very night of its occur
renee, and in her dream she had seen
clearly the face of the thief.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
Mendelssohn,s Marriage.

London Society tells this pretty sto-
~ Of the founder OF the Mendelssohn
family. He was a hunchback and q
young Hamburg maiden rejected his
love suit in consequence. When wish.
ing her adieu she said, do you real.
ly think that marriages are made IN
heaven as they ssy2' "Yes, indeed, F"
he replied, "and something especially
wonderful happened to me. At the
birth OF child proclamation is made
in heaven that he or she shall marry
sush and such a one. When was
born my future wife was also named
but at the same time il was said,
Alas, she will have a dreadful hump
on her bsckr %, God. | then said,
"a deforlned girl will become embit-
tered, whereas she should be beautiful.
Give me the hump and let the maiden
be well savored and agreeable" The
sophistry had its reward, they were
mai ried.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
The Three-Cent Stamp.

For many years the Scent postage
stamp has faithfully served the -Ameri-
can people, but it is doomed to disap-
pear from our sight and never again be
seen adorning the corner of every letter
we receive from the post-office. The
time for its final departure from our
midst is October l, 1888, and we can
not say we are really sorry to see it go,
for We can all carry on correspond
ence at a less cost than before, and this
will necessarily encourage the writing
of letters to great extent. The sue
cessor will be the new 2-cent stamp and
will do the same duty that the Scent
stamp does now, carry to any part of
the United States and Canada. No pro-
vision has been made, however, for the
retention of the 3-cent stamp, and
there probably will not be, as it would
involve large expense. The 2-cent
stamp cannot be used until the 1st day
of October, 1888, and persons having
them in their possession will do well to
lay them by until that time. These
two changes, namely, the 2-cent stamp
and the postal note are two very inter-
esting features of our revised postal sys-
tenn.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
How Much Wheat Seed Per Acre.

Where wheat is not at all crowded
in rich mellow soil. and the tilllng
is not impeded, the average number of
stems for each plant is about sixteen.
Each one produces head or ear, con-
tanning on an average, under reason
ably favorable conditions, fifty grains.
Thus one grain yields eight hundred
grains. At this rate, the man who
sows two bushels to the acre would
harvest sixteen hundred bushels per
acre, or else much of the seed is lost.
The average yield of the country, how
ever, is less than fifteen bushels per
acre. A bushel of wheat contains, Or
dinarily, seven hundred and fifty thou
sand grains; two bushels, one million
FIVE hundred thousand grains. An
acre of land contains slightly above
SIX million square inches from which
to derive substance. Measure that on
the ground and see how small it is.
Can you expect the plant to make
vigorous growth on four square inch
es? Can you expect it to tiller and
produce sixteen stems7 Can you ex-
pect it to mature sixteen full heads?
The result of this crowding is plain.
The plants can not gain nutriment
when growing so densely. Some must
die that others may live. The strong
triumph aud the weak succumb. This
struggle for life begins as soon as the
plants appear above the ground. As
the plants grow larger they require
more room, and others must give way,
and very few if any attain a full
growth. Tilling is impeded; many
plants do not tiller at all, and those
that do, tiller imperfectly. The same
is true of caring Full ears cannot be
expected. An acre Of wheat contains
about eight hundred thousand heads.
1t is safe to say that, on account of
tillings, these are produced by three
hundred thousand plants. Conse-
quently, only one-ffth of the grains
sown produce mature plants; these
plants produce less than one6fth of
the proper number of stems by tiller
ing, and these produce imperfect
heads. This is almost entirely caused
by crowding.
Eight quarts of seed well matured
has raised fifty bushels per acre. Try
about one bushel per acre.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13

The publication of the pension list
of the United States was thought to be
good thing, and Congressman and
Senators fattered themselves that they
had at last hit upon happy expedient
for preventing frauds. The idea was
no doubt a good QUE, but it was mis-
erably mismanaged In It's execution.
Instead of printing these lists in the
county papers where the pensioners
live, they are all piled up together in
a great big book, which but few peo-
pie will ever see, much less have an
opportunity to examine. If the list of
each county was published once
year in the local newspaper, all would
see it, and the object sought to be &C
complshed would be secured. This
would be a sensible plan and one that
would commend itself to public judg-
ment, but this idea of burying the list
IN big book is pure nonsense.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
A Quick Recovery.

1t gives us great pleasure to state that
the merchant who was reported being
at the point of death from an attack of
pneumonia, has entirely recovered by
the use of Dr. VIM. Halls Balsam for
the lungs. Naturally he feels grateful
for the benefits derived from using this
remedy, for the lungs and throat; and
in giving publicity to this statement we
are actuated by motives of public ben
efaction, trusting that others may be
benefited in similar manner. On
sale by all druggists.
MOTIFS LIVER PILLS
Are purely vegetable, act effectually on
the Liver, cleanse the Stomach, aid Di-
gestion, cure Biliousness, Dyspepsia,
Sick-headache, and all disorders OF the
Stomach. They are the best Stomach
and Liver Pills made.
Durno's Catarrh Snuff cures Catarrh
and all affections of the mucous MEM
brane.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
The Russell Law.

There is large and influential body
of people in Ohio, known as Spirtu
alists, whose numbers are increasing
annually. They worship God accord
ing to the dictates of their own con-
sciences. Their preachers or minis
ters, through whom they communicate
with the spirit. world, are called me-
dlums.
The Republican Legislature, last
April passed law, known as the
"Russell Law" (see Ohio Laws for
1883, p. 1867, in which, after licensing
dogs, junk dealers, ETC., it provides:
"Sec. 36. Astrologers, fortune -tellers,
clairvoyants, MEDIUMS, seers, etc, shall
pay license of three hundred (3OO)
dollars per annum."
The law also provides: Sec. 2. Any
person who shall violate any of the
provisions of this act, shall be deemed
guilty of misdemeanor, and upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished
by fine of not more than one thousand
Q,OOO) dollars, nor less than fifty (5O)
dollars, or by imprisonment for not
more than SIX months, or by both." Is
there any good reason why the minis
ters of the Spiritualist church should
be taxed, and the ministers of other
churches not?
We are informed by members of
this organization, that the Republican
party will this fall lose thousands of
votes by reason of this unjust law
Maama Leader.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
Skill VS.. Ignorance.

AS a perfect pharmaceutical prepara-
ton, we are told that Hoods Sarsapar-
lila surpasses any proprietary article
upon the market. Even to our mex
perienced eye we see positive indica-
tions of the truth of the foregoing. A
glance at the article shows the scrupu-
lous neatness and care with which the
detail of its manufacture and putting
up must be conducted. These points
are of Importance in any business, but
in the manipulations of remedies for the
relief of human suffering they become
of supreme Importance, and only such
medicines are worthy public conf
dence. st13 I'm
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
We All Know.

That water never runs up hill; that
kisses taste better than they look, and
are better after dark; that it is better to
be right than to be left; that those who
take DR.. Jones' Red Clover Tonic never
have dyspepsia, costiveness, bad breath,
piles, pimples, ague and malaria diseas-
es, poor appetite, low spirits, headache
or diseases of Kidneys and bladder.
Price so cents, of ID. J. Humphrey.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
Human Blood.

On the purity and vitality of the blood
depend the vigor and health of the
whole system. Disease of various kinds
is often only the sign that nature is try
ing to remove the disturbing cause. A
remedy that gives life and vigor to the
blood, eradicates scrofula and other inn
purities from it, as Hoods Sarsaparilla
undoubtedly does, must be the means
of preventing many diseases that would
occur without its use. Sold by dealers.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
A Run on a Drug Store.

Never was such rush made for any
drug store as is now at J. G. Saurs for a
Trial Bottle of DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption, coughs and colds.
All persons affected with asthma, bron-
chitis, hoarseness, severe coughs or any
affection of the throat and lungs, can
get trial bottle of this great remedy
free, by calling at above drug store.
Regular size 81.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
How he Doubled his Trade.

Mr.. Benz. w. Patton, pharmacist
Globe Village, Mass, says that the mir.
aculous pain cure, st. Jacobs Oil, has
greatly helped his other business, and
the sales of the remedy have doubled in
one month. He keeps a large supply
always on hand. Officers of the Army
and Navy pronounce st. Jacobs Oil tC
be the greatest pain cure of the age.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13

The gloomy fears, the desponding
views, the weariness of soul that many
complain of,would often disappear were
the blood made pure and healthy be-
fore reaching the delicate vessels of the
brain. Ayers Sarsaparilla purities and
vitalizes the blood; and thus conduces
to health of body and sanity of mind.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13

A youth refused to take pill. His
crafty mother thereupon secretly
placed the pill in preserved pear and
gave it to him. Presently she asked
"Tom, have you eaten the pear?' He
replied: Eyes, mother, all but the
seeds.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13

An artesian we'll at Waynesboro,
Ca, has struck vein of sharks teeth
at 400 feet depth. The fossil bed is
quite thick and other bones are occa-
sionally brought up.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
WONDERFUL DREAMS.

The Remarkable Vision OF a Mother
who Foresaw the Death Of her Sons
The peculiar Manner in Which a
Merchant Detected the Rifier OF his
Money-Drawer-Tw Instances That
are Extremely Puzzling, If Nothing
Else.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13

II wouldn't be without Dr. Benson's
Celery and Chamomile Pills if they cost
81 pill. They cured me of neuralgia,
of 8 years standing" Joseph Snyder,
Paxions, Pa. so cts. per box, at drug
gists. sep6-1m
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13

Hoods Sarsaparilla is an extract of
the best remedies of the vegetable king
dom known as Alternatives, and Blood
Purifiers.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
Ladies Hair Dressing Bazaar.

MRS. NJ. A. JOHNSON & CO., have opened o
wi Ladies Hair Store, in room corner Of Main
and Scott streets, where they are prepared to man
ufacture and finish to order Switches, Puff Curls,
French Twists. Front Pieces, Ventilated Front
Waves, Saratoga Waves, Coquetts, FIrts, and Water
Waves, in all the latest styles. Will also do over
all kinds of ladies hair goods. Salts sfaction guaran-
teed. Pricesreasonable. Give us q caT.
M.A.JoHNSoN q co.
dec2S-s1.tf Napoleon o.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
W. F. DAGGETT,
Real Estate ssA Insurance Agent,
And Notary Public,

Will pay particular attention the examination of
titles and furnish abstracts of the same when de-
sired at as low rates as any one in the business.
If you have not got our patent deeds and wish to
get them and have them placed on record, will do
it as cheap as any one.
If You wish to buy lands have plenty for sale.
If you wish to sell land | will find a buyer at
reasonable per cent. for selling.
If you wish to buy timbered land have plenty for
sale.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13

The next time man at Niagra at.
tempts to shoot the rapids he will do
it with a gun.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
THERE'S MILLIONS INIT;

and no mistade. Ifyou have deed or mortgagetc
make, call on Daggett, he does all such business
ONCE with Justice Donovan, Humphreys Block.
Nav IS-tf
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-09-13
LOWEST RATES,

In fact if you have any property you wish insured
call on Daggett and save money. If you have de-
fectve title to your land, call on Dagget and have
your title made perfect, if you do not he may steal
the title to your little homes for