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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Uniformity in the Standard for Teach
ers' Qualifications.

There are indications that the
marked difference in the qualitica-
tions of teachers required in differ
ent counties are soon to receive a
larger share of the attention of the
proper authorities than has hitherto
been bestowed upon them. 1t is fact
well known to all acquainted with
the workings of the county super
intendency that there has heretofore
been little uniformity in the differ
ent counties; that a teacher who
reaches a fair standing in one
county often wholly fails in the adj
joining one; and that, as a result of
the different opinions and practices
adopted by different saperintend-
ents, the condition Of the schools,
the sentiment of the people, in fact
the entire educational system of the
one will be on quite different
plane from that of the other. SUI
perintendents vhave generally eS-
cused a somewhat discreditable state
of affairs. wherever it has existed,
and where, as is very natural it re-
Elected somewhat unfavorably on
their own performance of duty, by
the statement that the necessity for
supplying all the schools Of the
county with teachers compels the
licensing of some candidates who
are plainly lacking in some of the
prescribed qualifications. There is
no doubt perfect sincerity in this
plea in most cases where it is ad-
vanced although it il very difii-
cult to understand how this can be
the cause in those instances where
the whole number of teachers h
censed in county greatly exceeds
the number of schools, and when
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

The Milwaukee Journal says: 1t
is the height ofimpudence for so no.
torious political trickster as Geo. c.
Hazelton to publicly lament the in
efficiency of the civil service reform
bill. Mr.. Hazelton nsver bothered
himself with reform during his polit-
ical career. 1t was in his interest
that the republican state central
committee, or rather Edward San
derson, Henry Payne and Horace
Rublee, suppressed the original re-
port on the Hazelton-Keye matter,
and issued in its stead paper
which bore no resemblance to the
first document, but which was a
weak attempt to bolster Mr.. Hazel
tons cause. 1t is nauseating to hear
men grandiloquently jabbering about
civil service reform, when they new
er so much as give the subject a
thought until they were kicked out
of office"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

SUMMONS-CIRCUIr CouRT-IowA COUNTY
Mary J. Spensey, as Administrative of the estate
Of John Spenslcy, deceased, Plaintiff,
VIZ.
Elizabeth Hicks, James Hicks and Caroline
Hicks, his wife. Henry J. Hicks and Elizabeth
Hicks his wife, Martha Shaiier and Friedrich
Shaler her husband - and John Anderson,
Ellen Anderson John johnson, Ever Johnson
and Andrew Johnson us trustees Of the Norwe-
gian Lutheran Church, Defendants.
The State OF Wisconsin 10 the said defendants,
and each OF them
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after the service of tins summons,
exclusive of the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid; and
in case Of your failure so TO do, judgment will be
rendered against you according TO the demand
of the complaint; Of which copy Is herewith
served upon you. LhNYON " SPENSLEY,
Plaintiff s Attorneys.
J.. o. Address, Mineral Point, Iowa Co., Wis.
n. B The complaint in tins action Is on file In
the Office Of the Clerk Of said court, Mt Dodge
Vile In said county. LASYoN " SPENsLEY,
mr9-3lw7 Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

The school board of Paterson, n.
j., where they manufacture silk, are
in a quandry. A short time ago the
study of political economy was in
troduced in the high schools of that
city, and the school board adopted
Waylandis work as text book. The
pupils did not penetrate the myster-
les Of this work very far when it
was discovered that they were learn
ing free trade, doctrine in direct
opposition to the selfish interest of
the people of Paterson, who share
largely i'll the booty of the spoliation
system. So the board began to look
around for text book which teach
es protection, but so far they have
not been able to find one tc suit
them,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

The Chicago Times does Col. VIM.
+. Villas. of Wisconsin, the honor of
placing his name al the head of the
list of prominent orators expected to
speak at the banquet of the Iroquois
club to be held in Chicago the 18th
of next month.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Notice TO Physicians.

Sealed proposals to furnish medical attendance
and medicine to the county paupers for the en-
suing year, and addressed to the Superintendent
of the Poor, Dodgeville Wis, viii be received by
them nom March 9th, 1858, until nine CO. O'Clock.
a. m. on April ith. 1883, when the seals will be
opened, offers compared. and contracts awarded
20 the lowest bidders. Tho right Is reserved,
however, 10 accept or reject any or all bids, We
have divided the county into physicians dis.
tricts follows:
LIST District-Comprising the city and town Of
Mineral Point and town OF waldwick.
2d-The town and village of DodHeyiiie and
the Poor Farm.
3d-The towns of Mifiin, Linden and Eden.
4th - The towns of Highland, Pulaski and
Clyde.
5th-The towns of Arena and Wyoming.
6ih-The towns of Ridgeway and Moscow
Bids will be received for each Of the above dis
tricts. ROBERT WILSON,
GEORGE PAULSON,
PATRICK GRANT,
superintendents of the Poor of Iowa Co, Wis
Dated March 9th. lsss. mrs1td
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
or free trade has frightened.

Hon. Timothy 0. Howe, post
master general, died at Kenosha,
on Sunday last, after a brief illness.
His death resulted from severe
cold which he contracted while
walking in o storm the Sunday pre-
vious to his death. The funeral was
held on Wednesday at Green Bay.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
CIydeSdaIe and Senator Horse,
YOUNG BOBBY BURNS.

would call the attention Of farmers to my
fine young stallion. Young Bobby Burns lie is
three years old beautiful chesmut-sorrel; IL
hands high; weighs 1900 pounds has great
nerve and muscle; powerful quarters; splendid
head and eye and car; is fine stopper; has
very fine name and tail, and in all one of the
finest styled heavy horses anywhere For pedi-
gree and terms see posters. WIN. sTUDE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

The Iroquois club will hold its
second annual banquet at the Pal
mer house, Chicago, on Friday even
ing April 18th, the anniversary of
the birthday of Thomas Jefferson. A
great number of the leading demo-
Gratis of the country will be present.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
LATER CORRESPONDENCE.

L. S. Kelley, our worthy principal
of public schools, has taken trip to
Columbia, in this state, to visit his
brother, who is going west.
Misses Jennie Parish and Ida Nc
Donald are here visiting friends.
Our town election, which comes
off next Tuesday, will be one of the
quietests ever known in this place.
There are but very few Candidates in
the field and no excitement. We
will report the result next week.
Mr.. Harper, school superintendent
of Grant county, passed through our
village en- route for Muscoda, were
he holds forth for few days.
John w. Gum, who has been
working at the carpenter trade for
the past two years, lett here for
Mason City, Iowa, where he has con-
tracted to work for 0. P. Harper, of
that place. John is a good steady
and industrious young man, and we
wish him success in his new field of
labor.
Patrick Mccormick has moved
into Anton Imhoff s house this
week.
Mrs. Hans Doe died at her home
four miles northwest of this village
last Tuesday. She was fifty-eight
years of age, and has been resident
of this place for number of years.
Her body was taken to the German
Presbyterian church, where Rev.
Shawba held funeral services. She
leaves husband and two daughters
and hosts Of friends to mourn her
loss. The bereaved mourners have
the sympathy of the entire commu-
nifty.
Last Sunday afternoon and eve
ming we had a nice fail of snow
enough to make fair sleighing.
Miss Anna Tormey, our teacher of
the grammar department, left for
her home at Fennimore, Tuesday
morning. She gave universal salts
faction to parents and pupils, and
we hope that she will be induced to
teach here again next winter.
John Martins family left this
place Tuesday morning for Dakota,
where they will remain and take up
claims.
Ethel Mix, who taught the Otter
creek school, near Reeds place, gave
US a pleasant call last week. He
will teach the summer term there.
Thos. Woodward returned home
from Dakota last week. He was
absent nearly four weeks, and re-
ports everything booming in the
west. He sold his claim out there
for a nice little sum.
John Sullivan, Jr., our popular
blacksmith, started for Mason City.
Iowa. last Tuesday morning. He Is
looking up q suitable place to open
up a blacksmith and wagon shop.
Success, Jack, is our wish.
Several of the late Edward Man
ning's children left here to-day
tuesday, for Dskots. Their names
are James, William and Maggie.
They will take up Claims 10 the far
west.
The Band dance passed of sue
cessfully and pleasantly, and there
was q good crowd considering the
roads and weather; and all who par
took Of the sports that evening were
well pleased,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Enr Sale

The undersigned offers for sale twenty acres of
land, house and barn situated in the eastern
part Of the city of Mineral Point There are
ten acres Of the land under cultivation, the re-
mainder young timber; house and barn nearly
new; n large cistern aud never failing well
close to the house: Il thriving young orchard on
the place. win be sold Cheapand on easy terms
Inquire of the owner. JOHN GREEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Land for Sale.

NINETY ACRE TRACT In Spring Green, Sauk
County-Rll under cultivation 10 acres seeded
down; also 20 acres OF Timber II needed. House
and stables on premises. VIII be sold one halt
cash and one half on time; or Il discount for all
cash; or will trade for good house In Mineral
Point Inquire OF III DAVID BROWN
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

The London Times says the new
tariff law in the United States is
only a step towards free trade, the
prospects of which might be clouded
if the prosperity of America were
checked, or if the democracy were
to shrink from their position on the
question. The alarm of the protec-
tionists indicates how the prospect
for free trade has frightened.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

William Pitt Kellogg is in the
tolls of the star reuters, being charg-
ed with accepting an immense bride
or his influence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Farm for Sale.
1R4 Acrea IL Miles West G

I64 Acres l I Miles West Of City.
The undersigned offers for sale her farm, stu
ated one and one half miles west of the city of
Mineral Point. said farm contains l6i acres;
about GO acres under the pillow and the remainder
timber and meadow land. A good dwelling and
outhouses ON the place. The farm IL well
fenced and well watered, and is well adapted for
dairy purposes. 1t will be sold on easy terms.
Inquire on the place.
MRS. ELIZABETH KITCHENS.
Fob n 1854 --oStf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
N. K. VanMatre, AuCtiOneer.

The undersigned would respectfully inform the
public that he is prepared to cry" sales of every
description on short notice. Farmers sales a
specially. Good references given. VIII also
attend 10 sales of household goods and stock in
the city Of Mineral Point, on short notice. VIII
he in the city ON Saturdays.
All orders left at this office will receive promp.
attention. y, X. NASMArRE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Hotel for Sale.

On account OF declining years. ! offer for snle
my hotel property within few rods of the Min
oral Point depot. The hotel building is from
one hundred and forty 10 one hundred and fly
feet long and from two TO three stories high:
large barn and cattle yards in connection.
This hotel will he sold on reasonable terms
giving the purchaser a good chance 70 pay Tor IL
The Hotel is known as the Mineral Point
Houss" aud has a good run Of business, which
with little effort eau be largely increased.
For further particulars inquire of the proprie-
tor, WM. WALKER,
6-ti Mineral Point Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
HIGHLAND HAPPENINGS.
BY C. P. c.

Our popular landlord, Mr.. Jacob
Fecht of the Blackney house, has a
large run of transient customers.
No wonder Jake understands his
business.
Harris Lewis, of the firm of Lewis
Bros, left here last week for Chicago.
where he intends purchasing very
large stock of goods. He will be alb
sent several weeks.
Surprise parties among the little
ones are being had quite often. Two
parties were held last week, one at
Mrs. Slatee's and one at Mrs. Chol-
wins.
John Clemenson lost two horses
last week by some kind of disease.
Considerable moving was done
here last week and this: Mrs. R.
Flynn moved into Mike Flynn's
house; John Clemenson into John
sons house; Mr.. Shuts into Tops
house; Mrs. Jane Cleminson into
Theirs house, and several more con-
template moving, some into the vii
lage and some out.
Mrs. Guyon & Dolphin are re-
ceiving their spring stock of millin-
cry goods, and calculate to bring in
to this village a beautiful stock of
the latest styles.
MIR. and Mrs. Harris Lewis just
received a beautiful young daughter.
Set 'em ug for the boys, Harris.
Lewis d Bros. havo just received
a large stock of the celebrated Gus
tom made ladies' and misses shoes,
of Butler, Page & Co., and which
they will warrant every pair. 34-3
Mr.. Henry Lampe has concluded
to go out of the mercantile business,
and will now close out his large
stock of goods at cost. 34-4
Mrs. Hans Boo is reported as lying
very low with lung fever.
Miss Rose Bowling will hold her
teachers examination at the high
school building on April Sd and 4th.
Our esteemed and honorable citi-
zen, David Mcfarland, has sold his
farm to Thomas Wall. Mr.. McFar-
land will remove to Iowa in a few
days. We regret to lose the gentle
man from our midst, but we hope it
is for the best. Our well wishes go
with him
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Building and LOT for Sale.

The stone building on Jerusalem street for
many years occupied by II. $. KeNes as a black
smith shop, together with the lot on which IL is
situated, Is offered for sale. The location is a
very desirable one for wagon and carriage
factory. Will he sold veIy cheap. Inquire at
The Democrat office. 29mS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Farm for Sale or Rent.

offer for sale or rent farm of / 10 acres, stu
atcd in the town Of Linden, about four and one
There
Good improvements,
DWELLING house barn, aud other buildings, and
the place will be sold on easy terms. Inquire of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

AUCTIoEEER, COMMISSION SALESMAN AND GEE-
EBAL COLLECTING AGENT, Mineral Point, Wis.
once In City Hall building. Sales attended 10
in any part Of Iowa and adjoining counties.
Collections promptly made.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

The legislature will adjourn on or
about the 9Th o. April.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
For Sale---A Bargain.
Ten Acres of Land with Roomed
Dwelling House,

With cistren and ont buildings, good orchard
aud grapcry. All well fenced and in good re-
pair. For further particulars inquire on the
premises in the north east part of the city. One
half mile nom City Hail. or ofW. II. Prideaux at
lultord'S Drug Store. Slml JANE PRIDEACN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Farm for Sale.
ITO Acres; Well Improved; Good
Buildings.

desire 10 sell my farm situated in the town OF
Mineral Point, five and one half miles north east
of fha city. Said farm contains one hundred
and seventy acres--lN acres under cultivation
aud meadow and remainder pasture and timber
land. \ good two-s story frame dwelling house
lSNSO good barn and stone stable: the place Is
well fenced, and watsred by three neve5-failing
springs. There is a small orchard aud vineyard
ON the place. Will be sold on good terms.
Apply to the owner, 2amS JOHN KEEGAN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Don't forget to call and see by new rnd fresh
stock of
VIM. TREWEEK IS
HAMBLETOHIAN SThLLIOhS.
STANLEY.

In color Is beautiful brown: s kind and gentle,
of good disposition; is a stylish driver, level
headed, well gated and well bred; is good foal
gettsr-transDiEs 10 his progeny the Likeness of
hirGself His colts invariably, without regard 10
color of dam. are either bay or brown, Of large
rangy size good limbs good feet. full eyes, re
markedly level headed, and good steppfrs; suit
able for either farm or road work. and noted for
their stamina, endurance and courage, IN all
cases, either on the road or farm; and net good
prices 10 their owneTS:-weanlings bringing from
S75 to SIPS two year-ods selling for $50; three
year-olds from s205 10 s2sa.
STANLEY was sired by Homer: Homer by Rys-
dike's Hambletonien: he by abdaliAh Abdallah
by Membrane: Meabrino by imported Messen-
ger. SANKEY'S dam Bessie, sired By NebbeTs
Kentucky Whip: by BlackbuTn's Whip, son OF
imported Whip; dam daughter Of Kentucky
Hunter. from which Flora Temple descended.
Stanley was bred by Mr. Henry Cox. Little
Neck, Long Island New YORK; was brought 70
and kept at the stables OF W. TreEeek, Mineral
Point
John C.
L bay colt sired by Stanley; dam Kitty by
Nat Lexington; I'd dam Polly. By BullFush Nor
gan -
John c. i q bay colt foaIed May 2ith, fssI,
black patais q q remarkably fine traveller open
GATED. good knee seton, sfeEt back Seli-rIo1ed-
good limbs. large eyes Kind d1s L1ssaIl0-si N22o-
first p-1zs last fall in the roadster elass oSsf
large hEld Of competitors; refused Two hahd1F4
dollars for him from good hoFsemEH
The above horses yiii be kept at the stables 81
the owner in this city, and viii be handled D
an experienced hoEseman-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
The Pilot.
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THE WORLD.

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THE WORLD.
What Is Said of The Pilot:
'Tbe ablest Irish American paper in the United
states ''-Jersey City Herald.
'Unquestionabiy the best Of Catholic journal.
in this country. "-Springfeld Republican
1t is the best arranged and newsiest religious
paper that comes to us.''-S. Y. Herald
There l. no better influence with the Irish in
America Boston Advertiser.
The Pilot always takes a manly course
Chicago Tribune.
The Pilot il power in tie and"-Hearth an
Home
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View leland Catholic Tablet.
The Pilot Is the ablest, most Influential and
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We admire Us broad intelligence. s-tfDein-
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

some of the better teachers vainly
seek places.
The State Superintendent meets
this species OF justification by new
departure. Here IS wat he says
in the last Journal Of Education:
Superintendent are pot required
By statute to provide teachers, but
to see that none but qualified teach
ers, are certiicated."
As further means for promoting
uniformity, the superintenden;s
have been supplied with sugges-
tons, aud samples Of questions to
be used in examinations from the
department of public education at
Madison. With all the support
and advise coming from this source
the way seems pretty clear for the
superintendent endowed with a fair
degree of moral courage to institute
reforms of which many counties
have long BEEN IN NEED.
The city of Racine IS just now in
the midst of very exciting squat
BILE over the introduction of a new
set of readers into its public schools.
The parties most deeply inter
ested are the two New York pub
fishing houses, d. Appleton & Co.
and Sheldon & Co. The "ins, " the
former of the two firms, have great
advantage in a law of the state
making the consent OF the state
superintendent necessary before a
change can be made. This has thus
far been withheld. The" outs > APP
pear to have the support Of the local
superintendent and the teachers.
The courts have been appealed to for
injunctions, and petitions and re-
monstrances extensively circulated.
A remonstrance against the change
appears in late number of the Ad-
vocate bearing more than eight
hundred signatures.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
w. j, nHeaIeY.

NICHOLAS smLLEN, proprietor. Foot Of High
street Mineral Point. The Globe is n tirst-class
hotel in every respect IL centrally located and
the prices charged are moderate good barn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
DENTISTS.


J.. II. Wlngender,
DENTIST. Rooms over Gundry Il Gray's store,
Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, given. 26tf
j. vi. hales. ID. ID. y.
Dental rooms In Coad's block, over e. II. James
jewelry store. Mineral Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
HOTELS.
CITY HOTEL.
GLOBE HOTEL,

MARK TgRRILL, proprietor. Mineral Point, Wis.
Well furnished rooms, good tables and reason
ale charges. First-elass barn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
ADVERTISEMENTS
BROWNS
IRON
B/77ERS

willcure dyspepsia, heartburn, mala-
ria, kidney disease, liver complaint,
and other wasting diseases.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

BROWNS
IRON
B|77ERS

is the only Iron preparation that
does not color the teeth, and will not
cause headache or constipation, as
other Iron preparations will.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
BROWNS
/RON
B|77ERS

enriches the blood and puahes the
system; cures weakness, lack of
energy, etc. Try bottle,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
THE DEMOCRAT.
Mineral Point, Friday, Mar. 30,1s83.

Geo. Crawford. Robt. M. Crawford,
EDITORS AND PRoPRIEToRs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
PHYSICIANS.


III. r. MIX,
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Sue.
cessor 10 DIR. II. W. Osborn, at Office lately oc-
cupied by DIR. Osborn, Mineral Point Wisconsin.
william Eastman, M. d.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office up stains in
Lenahans block, opposite W. T. Henry's bank,
Mineral Point.
II. w. Patterson. VI. ID.
Office over James jewelry store, Mineral Point,
Wis Office hours from to 10, A. NJ. and 10 3,
+. NJ. MAY be found In his Office nights. Ay
Van Dusen AZ Taliman.
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, Mineral Point, Wis.
Office In Graders block. xy-43tf
Office hours from o'clock till p. M; and
from till p. m,
Night calls answered at rooms opposite the U.
8. Hotel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30

EzssEEI
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1883-03-30
Pure Teas and C0ffasS.

Goods delivered free - any rasi efshc eit>
cali and see ne. Z, +. rARMEl.G
Feb, l. ISSG.-H5tg