Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-06-08

about 6U years. The funeral took
place on Tuesday, when the remains
were buried in the Catholic cemetery
in Waldwick.
The event Of next week will be the
Good Templar's railroad excursion
to Evansville. If you wish to have
a day of real pleasure lay aside your
cares and join with the excursionists
in visiting one of the liveliest and
most attractive cities in the north
west.
The slow mule race on the 4th
will be an interesting one. 1t is
reported that there will be a mule
here that cannot be got around the
track in less than one hour. The
owner who lives only three miles
from the city will start three days
before the 4th in order to get his
mule here on time.
While Lieut.. Barber and Rev.
Mr.. Smith, of Galena, were coming
from Platteville Saturday last the
thrills of Mr. Bakers T-cart gave
way, throwing them backwards
Mr.. Barber hung to the lines and
managed to stop the horse. Both
men were hurt, but not very ser
iously.-I4ancacter Teller.
We are happy to acknowledge the
receipt of a complimentary to the
Mineral Point Driving Park associa-
ton, first meeting to be held at the
fair grounds, in that city, July 4th,
next, and have no doubt as to its
success when backed by enterpris
ing citizens such as c. w. McIlhon,
the live secretary of the association,
and G. Spensley the PRESIDENT
Ridgeway Enterprise.
Last Monday James and Isaac
Tindell noticed a small quantity of
float on the farm of James Rhodes,
three miles from Lancaster. They
commenced digging and it took
them but a few minutes to take out
five hundred pounds of lead ore.
The next day they took out five
hundred pounds more. If the lead
pans out as it has begun it will be
paying thing for the lucky finders
Lancaster Teller.
Died, on Saturday, June 2, John,
infant son of John and Mary Thies,
of this city; aged 8 months and two
days. The funeral took place on
Monday at 10 o'clock a. M, when
the remains were buried in St.
Mary's German Catholic cemetery.
This is the second time within the
past year that death has entered the
of the bereaved parents,
and the sincere sympathy and con
dolcnce of their many friends is eX-
tended to them.
Christopher Day a few weeks ago
placed an advertisement of a few
lines in the local columns of The
Democrat, stating that he was pre-
pared to repair sewing machines OF
all kinds; since which time, he says,
he has been kept busy fixing ma
chimes, and has received work from
Linden, and other towns on
the west, as well as from the re-
gions round about Blanchardville.
Verify, it pays to advertise in The
Democrat
The worshipful master, officers
and brethren of Mineral Point lodge,
No. /, +. & A. NJ, have received a
polite invitation to meet with Smith
lodge, No. 81, f. q A. M. of Monroe,
on the evening of the Goth Of June,
to assist in celebrating st. Johns
day. T. Scott Ansley, Esq, will de-
liver the address, which will be
eloquent and truly masonic. The
members of the Monroe lodge are
noted for their broad guage hospital
ity, and all who attend will have an
enjoyable time,
The congregation of st. Mary's
German Catholic church will hold
the first picnic of the season in
Ross grove, opposite the old fair
grounds, on Tuesday, June 10, 1883.
Dinner will be served on the grounds
ut II o'clock, and refreshments dur
Ing the afternoon. The procession
will form in front of the church at
10 o'clock, and led by the band will
march to the grounds. A cordial
is extended to all to come
and have Il good time. Every pains
will be taken to make it pleasant for
all those who attend.
Judge Clementson is a correct,
concise, conscientious, clear-cut, ca
pable corservator of the community.
His course commands confidence.
He is II poor subject for pettifoggers
to practice upon. His prompt per-
formance of judicial powers has
saved many hundreds of dollars to
our people this term. He tempers
Justice with mercy-allows ample
time for full and fair statement
and consideration of every case, but
permits no useless dallying and de-
lays. May he never lose his grip.-
Prairie du Chen Courier.
The excursion of the 18th will
give parents chance to encourage
their children. Give them a holi-
day, put some money in their poe
ket, and tell them to go over to
and see the sights. They
will think you really do love them
if you will show them some such
practical evidence. Work, work, all
the time and no chance for recrea-
ton and to see the world will soon
dishearten them and cause thoughts
of running away from home" to
enter their minds. Be good to your
boys and girls.
The big canon for our Fourth of
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