Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-06
PERSONAL.

P. Allen. Jr., attended the republican national
convention in Chicago this week.
Rev Dennis Hishen of Galena, is pa, ing visit
to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Hishen, OF
this place. Father Hishen has Just returned
from pleasure trip to Florida, and is delighted
with that land of sunshine and oranges.
Dodgeville Star: 1--WE were much gratifed 10
meet our long time friend Mr.. E n. Kirby, of
Arena, this week, who was in town to discharge
his official duties as delegate to the county
convention. Mr.. Kirby was young man when
Andrew Jackson was president, and drew the
pure inspirations Of his democracy from that
great chieftain, and at this day he is seventy
five years of age, and is as blithe and gay as
q young man OF thirty. There is no antidote for
old age equal to the bright prospects of the
present year for the triumphant success of the
democratic party, which alone is sufficient TO
smooth the burrows from the brow and turn
the flight of time backward and make US child
rem again, and there is no one enjoying this
high anticipation in a greater degree than Mr..
Kirby.
The enterprising firm of Jones Owens has
recently employed Mr.. Ed. Pesch, of Mineral
Point, as head tailor and cutter in their estab-
lishment. Mr.. Pesch is young man of ability
in his profession, suits that he has already
turned out fully Observation-Disclosures Star.
W.. F. HOLSTER, foreman and local editor Of
the Darlington Democrat for the past two years,
departed for Nebraska one day last week, to
look up location for a newspaper
Thomas w. Short Of Ridgeway, was in town
on Saturday and favored The Democrat with
pleasant call.
Mrs. Judge Cothren OF Mineral Point visited
her daughter, Mrs. Ladd. in this village last
Tuesday.-shullsburg Pick and Cad.
P. F. Gallagher of Avoca came here ON Fri
day last, and will remain for few weeks in the
railroad Office. He is an efficient accountant.
A. J. Buss has sold out his marble business in
Platteyille, and intends to go west
j. Bracken Pulford has gone TO Platteville to
take charge of the c. NJ. &. ST. 2. railroad Office
at that place. He will make a good station
agent, and The Democrat eongratulates him
upon his promotion.
Dodgeville Star.-Mr. James f. Brown, of
the present democratic platform, made the Star
office pleasant visit last Mondy, in company
with his son, Mr.. George Brown, who is the
perfect type of a sprout from the old stump.
Benjamin Tonkin, OF Diamond Grove, was
awarded the contract to erect the bridge over
Terrys creek, town of Linden, by the board
of supervisors, last week.-Chronicle.
Adam Eulberg, of this village, and his brother
Peter, of Dubuque, have leased large brewery
at Portage, and will soon move their families up
to that city and take charge of their new
business.-Dodgeville Sun.
Rev S. D. Pulford, for number of years
the rector of the Episcopal church in this city,
has resigned, and is looking for another field.
During their residence in this city, Mr.. and
Mrs. Pulford, by their earnest Christian effort,
have endeared themselves to this community,
and the intelligence of their departure will be
received with many regrets. In whatever field
of usefulness they may be called they will carry
with them the kind wishes of hosts of friends
Platteville Witness.
II. l.. Brown has sold his house and adjoining
land to James McWilliams. We understand
Mr.. Brown intends to move south.-Darlington
Republican.
Gen. Warden arrived III this city, Saturday,
greater part of the past ten years. We learn he
Kansas, and will hereafter permanently reside
in acknowledgements.
NJ. Gordon. who has been in Chicago for some
time past returned to this city on Monday even
ings train.
Mayor W. A. Jones, attended the republican
national convention in Chicago this week.
Ed. Miller is up from Dubuque on visit to
his parents in this city.
E. c. Stevens, late editor of the Dodgeville Sun,
is now on the editorial staff of the Chicago
Evening Mail.
VIM. Skaif, of Livingston, was in town on
Wednesday and made The Democrat friendly
call.
D. F. Sullivan, of GAINESVILLE. one of the pro-
prietors of the new jewelry store. spent few
days in town this week.
Thos. Kennedy, of this county, was elected
as one of the alteruates to the national demo-
cratic convention to be held in Chicago, July g.
Attorney jerks, of Dodgeville, had legal
business in this city on Wednesday.
T. S. Ansley, is in Chicago, attending the
republican national convention.
Simon erase. of Linden, visited friends in this
city on Wednesday. The Democrat is indebted
him for neighborly visit
A. ]. Dornan, of Waldwick, was among the
callers at The Democrat Office on Wednesday.
William Osborne holds forth in the dry
goods and grocery store of John Lanyon,
Commerce street, and with his assistance the
store has been fitted up in an attractive manner.
r. j. Penhallegon Jr., returned on Wednesday
from his western trip. During his stay in Da-
kota he met very many former residents of
this section of Wisconsin, and he reports them
Peter Collins, of this place. took Wednesday
train for trip to Dakota.
James Mullen, of this place, started on
Wednesday with car load of stock for his
fathers farm in Dakota, and we believe in
tends to remain permanently in that booming
territory The Democrat wishes him abund-
ant prosperity.
On Frid last Mr.. r. Sharp and bride arrived
home after their wedding tour. In the evening
they were pleasantly serenaded by the Mineral
Point Band.
James A. Plat, of the town of Dodgeville, was
in town on Wednesday, and dropped in to see
The Democrat force.
Joseph II. Gundry is taking in the doings of
the republican national convention in Chicago
this week.
Mrs. Alex. Wilson, is in Chicago this week,
where she will meet her father Hon. Amasa Cobb,
who is a delegate TO the republican national
from Nebraska.
J. II. Vivian, and John Dave, are attending the
meeting of the Grand Lodge of l. O. o. F. at
Madison.
Miss Florence Anguin and Miss Maggie Craw
ford started on Tuesday for weeks visit at
Madison.
James Mulhairn combines business with
pleasure, by visiting Chicago this week. He
Will look in on The republican national con-
vention.
VIII and Leslie Moffett, departed on Monday
for their home in Minneapolis, after a week
visit with friends in this city.
Monte Smith, of this city, who recently en-
tered the naval academy at Annapolis, Nd, will
in few days go on board the I. S. steamship
Constellation, for two months cruise on the
Atlantic, near Portsmouth.
Very Poor Taste.
The Lancaster Herald Of last week
the following local item:
The Lancaster roller skating rink will be
open all day Friday. Decoration day. Any one
desiring to enjoy days sport should not miss