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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28
Roller RinkIetS.

Tae girl or boy who learns to
skate, starts out with Joy and air
elate Soon bump, kerplump, ten
thousand stars
With eyes as bright as stars as
night, and cheeks a charming pink,
and 'witching air, vision far, she
whirls around the rink.
How bright her faoel what charm
ing grace her supple form reveals!
in beauties pride behold her glide,
symphony on wheels.
Round and round the ring, like u
bird upon the wing, how gay she
feels upon the wheels, the airy, fairy
thing.
A dash, erash-'twas awful rash;
but he roller skates upset her
Chicago 7eiegrom
a Slip, rip, she cut her lip, but
next time she'll do better Rich
mond Baton.
A slide, she tried, the skates are
snide; they proved TO be a fetter.-
Waterloo Observer.
A flop a hop, a sudden drop; if
she would fall we ii let her. Gjca-
90 San
A jump, a thump, an awful bump;
her mash regrets he met her. CHI
cage World.
A start, dart, her feet went part;
now on skates you can not get her.
-- UuiversHy Reporter
A roll, a hole, she missed the goal;
and took a summersetter. A rear, a
tear, of come her hair; ahc went
home on shetter.--Laacdstcr Teller.
A skip, a trip, she went "kerilip,"
and lost pretty garter. Her mate,
his fate we must relate-he wanted
back his quarter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28

lars, insured for five thousand, in the
Hartford, of Hartford, The build
ing and furniture were valued at two
thousand five hundred dollars, and
were not insured. This was the
finest stock of goods in our village,
and will be another serious blow TO
this community. Mr.. Hicks has our
sincere sympathy in his loss, as has
also Rev. Nj. Dnsdale, who owned
the building. - Chronicle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28
Scissors Sauce.

"Air you the man wot does the
marryin' business5n said young
chap from the rural districts, as he
entered the office of one of our JUS
tices of the peace, one day last week.
Upon being informed ailirmatiyely,
be said: "Wal, ye see me and my
gal hez bin a sparkin' each other fer
quite a spell an' we hey concluded
ter git hitched; now, wot we want IL
man wot kin do the job up brown,
acoordin' ter the law, gospul an tho
Stater; be you the chap, mister?"
The piece of justice informed him
tnat he was the Identical person,
wbereupon the would-be groom went
10 the door and shouted to his bride,
who was standing across the street.
"COme on, n,--------, har the place.
We kin git splioed in two mints."
After the bride had entered aud the
ceremony had been performed, the
groom asked the justice to "reckun
mp hid damage" The officer said
tbs fees were two dollars. ''Watr'
said the astonished groom, "two doll
lars, why cornshcks an hog peusl il
costs most AZ much ter git married
AZ it does ter 20 ter housekeepin'.
But then its ouly once in life time,
an who kears a durn fer expenses
on a occasion o this kind. llalnt
got the 'chink' with me ter day, mis-
ter, but will haul you load of o
green quakenash wood next fall.
Good-day, mister; come on wifey,"
and the newly made man and wife
started off up the street, while the
justice stoad gazing after them,
With burning tears around Zach eye socket,
And not q dollar in bis pocket
This il the way it is done in
Milton as is reported in the Milwau-
kee Joaunai: The story Of a roman
tic marriage is told here. VI w.
Woodward, Of Milton Junction, and
Miss Chaplin, also of Milton, but
formerly Of Lone Rock, were going
10 a leap year party near Milton. In
the course Of a frivolous conversa-
ton, Miss Chaplin asked Woodward
why he did not get married, aud he
replied that he did not know Of any
one who would have him. She said
that che did not know but she would,
whereupon he remarked that he
would marry her, and would drive
right to minister. Miss Chaplin
dared him to carry out his PROPOSE
ton and Woodward drove to a min
ister's, and the two were married.
After the party, when the contraot-
ing parties had been given a little
time to think over their rash act,
both became very excited and fright
ened, and separated, and did not see
each other for several days, when
friends became acquainted with the
facts, and induced them to make the
best Of it and take up their habita
ton together. Mr.. Woodward is %
years Old, and Miss Chaplin about
fifteen years his senior.-Er.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28

FErTERRD FEEr.--In the Ma ch
number of the Popular Science
Marthly, woman, foi tunalely for
the force of the logic, indulges in a
spirit of censure touching on the
fashions and deformity of feet A
shrewd bit of characteristic femi-
nimity is settled in this way: at is
very hard to find any woman who
will confess that her shoes are too
tight, too short, or too high heeled
Her shoes are usually miles too big,
and hurt by their looseness. If
women complain Of lame backs or
sore feet, they @ill be sure the shoes
have no part in it; because women
are not aware how they have depart
ed from nature in this regard" " The
d description of a perfect female foot
calls for a great breadth and fullness
Of instep, well marked great toe,
a long second toe, and a small little
toe, yet how few women form their
ideal to the perfect foot Aud, con
tinues the lady writer, "Many Of the
peculiar ailments under which wo-
man pass their days in invalidism,
unhappy and miserable themselves
and making others unhappy, would
vanish or be greatly mitigated if
they would but apply common sense
to the selection of their shoes. 1t is
very hard to persuade them to re-
form their habits on this point, but
/ have never known any woman who
had learned the new comfort to 60
back to the old habit"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN, THURSDAY FEBRUARY IS

were continuously treated to pop
(while in want of something strong
cry, and were filled with good things
at the supper-table. But, seriously,
the party was decided success, and
spoke emphatically of the ability of
the ladies' as supervisors and manag-
ers when such they choose to be.
Ninety or hundred were in attend
ance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28
The Local Field.

Wolves and horse thieves are
troubling neighborhoods not far
away.
ELDER CLoUGH's lecture on "Army
Life will be delivered Friday even
ing March l4th.
Sm1rH's museum is meeting with
a liberal patronage at Dodgeville.
This is as it should be.
THE boys who are just aching for
aride may be numbered by the score
Girls! what are you about?
WE print too early to make any
comments on the Uncle Toms Cabin
performance, Wednesday evening.
THERE were between % and 80
accessions to the NJ E. church as the
result Of the recent special meetings
THE management of the Rink of
fer Il prize of handsome dressing
case for the best lady skater, on Sat
urday evening, March LIST.
The gymnasium club met Tues
day night and elected Bracken Pull
ford, president, "Doc" Smith, treas
urer, and Will Pesch, secretary.
BUT little is yet heard of it, and
Candidates seem scarce as hens
teeth, yet the time for spring elec-
ton is drawing nearer every DAY.
The gents who went from here to
the Darlington leap year party for
got to bang their hair, and therefore
were out of style and subject of
criticism.
HEAR YE, SoLDIERs.-You can Sc
cure tickets over the Chicago, Mil.
& st. Paul road at one and one-tifth
fare if you wish to attend the great
G. A. r. "blow-out" at Milwaukee
the first part of next month.
SOME fellows think that anybody
is smart enough to be dishonest, but
venerable Judge said to his brother
few years ago: "Joe, not a man
in a million is smart enough to be a
rogue and make a success Of il"
MR CLoUGn delivers a temper
ance lecture for the Temple of Hon
or, Of Dodgeville, this Wednesday
evening. lie also gives his lecture
on army life there Friday, Feb. 20,
and also in Brodhead March 10Th.
THE dime entertainment given
last evening in the lecture room Of
the Presbyterian church, in view of
the performers being amateurs, was
truly a grand success. This is the
verdict of those who were present.
the Willing Workers" a society
composed Of young ladies of the M.
'E. church and congregation, realized
satisfactory sum from their supper
given on Washington's birthday,
and wish to thank the kind friends
who SO literally patronized them.
~ some country ncighborhoods
hereabouts children have been VIC
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28
ASSETS.
Nominal surplus

The assignee reminds the credit
ors not to be misled by the above
showing" The pulse Of the credit
or indicates a more feverish state Of
anxiety than at first Whileit can
not be determined with any degree
of certainty, at this early date, how
much will be paid on the dollar,
even approximately, the develop
ments are anything but encouraging
No charge of fraud is brought
against any bank officer The real
cause Of the suspension, as intimat.
ed in my last, is unsecured over
drafts.
Alessrs. Green and Spaulding, of
Potosi, have opened roller skating
rink in our city. As if the good
people Of Platteville could not find
ample recreation in one rink, Me'srs.
George Huntington and II. Chase,
Of our city, will erect mammoth
building lO0x5O #, one story, we'll
furnished at an estimated cost Of
$1,000. When completed, it will be
by far the most commodious rink IN
this section Of the country.
OF entertainments aud places of
amusements, there seems TO be no
end. If all be patronized literally,
loose change is abundant beyond
what one would expect in wake Of
the severe financial wave that has
50 recently swept over our devoted
city. Q.
PlArrEyulz, Feb. n, 1854.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28

JoHN WEsLEY's idea of sleep was
that a person should go to bed at 0
O'Clock, sharp, and go to sleep at
once and not wake up until 4 o'clock,
giving him six hours of sound sleep
every night. The rule of the Duke
of Wellington was, that when per-
son walked up enough to turn over
in bed that il was time to turn out
of bed Both of these men were
great workers. Mr.. Wesley having
preached 1900 sermons and travel
ed several thousand miles a year to
take care of his charges, besides
being the editor and author of sev-
eral hundred volumes, giving their
profits to various charities, amount
ing nearly to one half million of
dollars.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28
PIatteviiIe Pickings.

Editors 7ri6u3te'-Thc Grant Go
Witness publishes the summary OF
the assets aud liabilities of the
Platteyine Bank AZ shown by the
books" as furnished by the as-
signee, J. w, Evans, Esq. We lay
before your readers this summary:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28

On Wednesday afternoon of last
week horrible murder and attempt
at suicide happened at the little viii
lage of Boaz, in Richland county.
b. f Barnes, prominent citizen of
that place, cut his wife's throat and
then attempted to take his own life
by the same agency. The wife died
almost instantly, but he was still
alive from last report. Mrs. Barnes
has been an invalid for years, and
other members of the family have
been sick, and it is thought that this
so preyed upon the murderer's mind
as to cause him to commit the deed
while laboring under fit of insan-
ity or dependency.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28

FoR many years the TRIBUNE has
been sent to ministers in this city
and adjoining towns tree, hoping
that by SO doing they would enable
US to secure fresh for publication
marriages, etc. In some instances
there has been a ten-fold yield, but
they are few. To these we feel un-
der lasting obligations, and trust
that those who have been Indifferent
or negligent heretofore may more
fully comprehend our desires in the
future. Such notices, ninety-nire
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28
Lindeu's Disastrous Fire.

Jas. Hicks store burned last
Thursday morning at half past four.
Only two barrels Of kerosene saved.
Stock valued at eight thousand dol
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28

THE Georgia Miustrels held forth
in this city per announcement last
Friday evening. Said troupe was
once popuar in Mineral Point, but
that's of the past, this the number
who patronized them on their last
appearance correborates. The at
tendance was scarcely half that
which greeted them on former occa-
sions, which fact is conceded justi-
fable when their first entertainment
here is placed in comparison with
their last or previous one to this.
Friday nights entertainment was
an improvement over some, but it
was an imposition, and deviation
from advertised rates, to charge so
cents as they did. This will be re-
membered.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28

YOUTHFUL GKNIUs.-Last week
We were very pleasantly surprised
and much interested in examining q
working model of a stationary en-
glue, of about two-man power, made
by Josie Richardson, mere boy, Of
our city. The model is made prin-
cipally of brass and is fitted up in a
very workmanlike manner, having
reversing link motion, and can be
made to run easily 10y the breath, in
the absence of steam, so accurately
is it made. The whole engine was
designed and made by him, the pat
terms, castings, turning and fitting,
and the work will do credit to q
more practiced and experienced
hand. When we take into consider
alton the boys age, his few advan-
tages, and his non-eXperience in Il
workshop, we can but admire his
genius, which is most assuredly de.
serving the attention of some patron
iziug friend or friends who could as
sist him in that direction and en-
courage him in the development Of
his talent The boy lost his father
aud brother short time ago and
is left to struggle for the support of
himself and mother.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28
The following preamble and res
olutions, on the death of Eliza Bow
den, were adopted by Emery lodge
at a regular meeting, held recently:

tAN g 8 NAtA '4sNNsAf' ~ ''N@'h'
MINERAL PoINr, WIS. Feb. 22d, 1884,
Emery lodge, No. 81, l. .. @. T.
WHEREAS, Death has entered our midst and
taken from us one Of our members while ia
the prime Of lie, and it is becoming Of us a.
brothers ana sisters Of the departed TO note our
respect for her life and work; therefore De 10
Rr5oLyBD, That 10 the death Of Sister Row
del We have not only lost a member, but one
who during her membership, previous TO con-
Gnement at home by disease, was very regular
in attendance upon our sessions and when
called 10 any duty was ever ready TO respond.
RESOLVED, That our fullest sympathy IS OK
tended 70 the bcreayed father and sisters Of the
departed, and direct them % the Cousohng
thought that our loss is VIC have faith to be-
lIeye. her eternal gain.
RESOLVED, That Ds q mark 81 respect we
drape our regalia with tho badge Of mourning
for the space Of thirty days; that q page ot
our record be dedicated to her memory, aGd a
copy OF these resolutions be presented to tho
fanny Jf our departed sister; also
RESOLVED, That a copy be sent to the Ten
terance Journal, the Iowa County Democrat
and the MISEHAL POINT TRIBUNE, for pubIica
ttpn. PHI. ALLEN, in,
FRANK T.. HANsCOM, fCOw.
JENNIE WRIGHT,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28

cases out Of every hundred the con
tracing parties expect to see pub
lished and they look upon the oflici-
aring party as mis- duty to see that it
is done. In some parts Of the state
newspaper men take adv lntage Of
this and butter their bread accord
ingly, by charging fifty cents for
each marriage notice handed in. We
don't approve of this, and have
never adopted it, regarding such a
frst-cass local matter; but would
ask of our friends of nuptial knot
tying power that they keep us more
fresh in their memory in time to
come.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28

FoUR miners at Linden, Messrs.
Joseph Faul, Joseph Goldsworthy,
Rich'd Glanvile and M. Wearing,
have struck three fine veins of lead
and zinc ores after about year of
determined labor to prove the
ground One vein is below the
glass rock and its thickness we did
not learn. The other two, we under
stand are above, one four inches
thick and half lead ore, the other
niue inches, solid zinc ore. II is
pronounced one of the best strikes
ever made in that vicinity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28

AS near az can be ascertained the
Methodist Episcopal church in this
city was organized in 1884, and will
be fifty years old some time this
year. If any one has any know
ledge of the first preaching done
here by Rev. John 7. Mitchell, when
it was or where, or when the first
class was organized, and will inform
the present pastor he will be CRATE
full A very satisfactory history of
the church can be traced back TO
1912, but for the previous eight
years there are no records
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-02-28

Beneficial partment
established for the accommodation Of those
who are in want in any way. those VINO nave
10 I or found valuable property, and Tor those
who wish to sell or exchange. Limit twenty
i've lines First Insertion FREE, and for each
insertion thereafter twenty-five cents.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-29
PERSONALS.

Col Martin Maginnis, of Montana, is at
the Merchants.
Alex. Mckenzie, of Bismarck, was in St.
Paul Yesterday.
j. c. Blackstone and wife, the actors, are
at the Windsor.
j. c. Pierce and wife, Red Wing, were at
the Merchants yesterday.
w. w. McNair, of Minneapolis, called at
the state capitol yesterday.
j. NJ. Thompson, Esq. of Sleepy Eve.
called atthe capitol yesterday
Osmond Tearle and wife, of the Wallack
company, are at the metropolitan.
H. d. Reeve and f. L. Boardman, Wash
ington, ID. c., are at the Windsor
Miss Sophia Eyre and maid, of the Wal
lack company, are at the Windsor.
Joseph Mickey started for New York and
Boston last night on business trip.
Charles Richardson, editor and proprietor
of the Valley City Times, is in ST. Paul.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Glenny, of the Wal
lack company, are at the Metropolitan.
EX-Goy. Ordway, of Dakota, passed through
st, Paul on his way to- Washington yester-
day.
Alex. Hughes, of Bismarck. was in st.
Paul yesterday, with headquarters at the
Merchants.
Mayor Mccormick, of Grand Forks, and
Martin MeGinnis of Montana, were in St.
Paul yesterday.
Mrs. Chas. NJ. Brake, Knoxville, Tenn.
W H. and Mrs. Chamberlain, Pittsfeld,
Mass, are at the Metropolitan.
Sheriff Houghton, of Washington county.
aud resident at Saltwater, called on State
Auditor Braden 81 the capitol yesterday.
d. L. Wade, Helena; VIM. 5. Ross. Re-
gina; j. W. Davidson, Jamestown: and A.
L. Gave, Rochester, are at the Merchants.
c. C. Royce aud wife, Washington; A. NJ.
Knight, Glencoe; and James shoemaker.
Msnkato, were at the Merchants Yesterday.
Public Examiner II. NJ. Knox arrived
home from six mouths absence in Europe
on Friday, and is again on duty at the state
house.
The Hon. John Healy, of New York. of
the firm of E. S. Higgins 6 Co., is the guest
of Col John Matheis, which is a guarantee
of hoSpitabls entertainment.
Mr.. James Mclean, OF st. Louis, is spend-
Ing his vacation in ST. Paul. Yesterday he
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-29
REAL ESTATE.
HOUSES.

We are now building, and offer for sale FIVE
SNUG, WELL-ARRANGED DWELLINGS in
Blocks11, Holcombs addition, fronting on Hen
nepin and Yale streets, west of Dale. They will
be completed by August 18TH and are for sale
on TERMS that put them within reach of people
of moderate means, who want homes. We have
already sold four houses in the same block1to
good parties We will show them to you, or you
can look for yourself.
We also offer very well built and attractive
HOUSE, just finished, on Farquier street. near
Earl, at a reasonable price and easy terms.
$4,000 in hand TO LOAN improved city
property; real estate alono must be worth
$4,000. Other amounts on usual terms and con-
dtions.
EASTERN FUNDS are beginning to seek in
vestment again in more liberal amounts, and as
soon as they learn that we have big crop as
sured, the money will come more freely.
LOTS to build upon seem just now to be most
in demand. We have them all around the city,
in Wright's Addition, and Summit Park on the
west Lockwood's and other additions on the
east side.
If you want to buy, or sell, or borrow, give US
call.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-29
cochran &
NEWPORT,
S.W. Cor. Jackson & Fifth SITS.
LIVINGSTON,
MONTANA.

We have just plated and now offer for sale
lots in the Minnesota Addition. This addition
lies adjoining the great machine shops of the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company, which are
the largest and most extensive on the line of the
road, those at Branerd alone excepted. The lots
are started at very low prices S26 to S75 pieces
and will show q very handsome advance by fall,
Livingston is less than two years old, with a
population of over 1900 people, is the brightes
town On the Northern Pacific Railroad, has many
brick and stone buildings, is growing very rapid
ly and bases her claims for making large city on
the following grounds
1t is the gateway to the National Park.
1t is the terminal point OF the National Park
r. R.
1t is the headquarters of three divisions of the
r. r.
1t is the geographical center of the R. R.
1t has immense machine shops, with capacity
or several hundred.
1t is in the center of very rich agricultural
country.
1t is the headquarters for an immense grazing
interest.
1t surrounded by coal, iron, copper, silver
and gold mines.
1t is the supply depot for the mines of Cooke,
Bear Gulch, ETC., etc.
1t has splendid water power.
1t has plenty of pine and fir timber.
1t has an abundance Of pure water and mild
climate
1t is the youngest town In America with a
National Bank and daily newspaper it also has
two weekly newspapers and the best hotel in
Montana. 1t has the only deposit Of limestone
on the line of road from Duluth west. Some six
or seven lime kilns now in operation, also
plenty Of brick and fine brick clay. Hot springs
exist Q76o temperature) within twelve miles of
town, which excel those of Arkansaw. The Uuion
Pacific r. r. will soon be built to the town.
This company, Union Pacific r. r. have pur-
chased large amount of coal lands in the vicini-
ty of Livingston, are putting in plant Of
seventy five coking furnaces. Lots for sale by
G. LIVINGSTON & CO.,
90 E. Third street, st. Paul.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-29
KAYAyAGH,s AUCTIONS.

A DMINIsTRAToR's sALE-The estate o.
n the late James O'Farrell, deceased, to be
sold at auction. will sell at auction on Satur-
day, August 2, at 10 O'Clock a. m, on the
premises, on Fifth street. between Maple avenue
Hope and Arcade streets, large tract of ground
about 165xs2s feet. together with large dwelling
Of twelve rooms, belonging to the estate Of the
above named gentleman. This property is finely
situated, having commanding position overlook
ing large portion Of the city and river. Can be
advantageously converted into building sites that
will command immediate sale at good figures.
Terms cash
JAMES Il. O'FARRELL, Administrator.
P. T. KAVANAGH,
2O9-2f4 Auetioneer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-29

HAr-FEvER One and one-hah bottles of Ely 6
Cream Balm entirely cured me of Hay-Fever OF
ten years staining. Have had no trace of 1t for
two esrs.-ALBRRr A. PERRY, Smithboro, n.
Y. Price so cents.
HAT-FEvER l was severely afflicted with
Fever for % years. tried Ely's Cream
Balm, and the effect was marvellous. 1t is Il
perfect cure-wM. T. CARR, Presbyterian pas
tor, Elizabeth, \. j. Price SO cents.