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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15
NEXT SUNDAY.

At the Trinity church Rev. NJ.
Chase's topics will be: Morning
"The maturity of Christian life;"
Evening -" The Christian"
Services as usual at the M. E.
church. Evening topic by Rev. f.
E. Clough, "The Origin Of the NJ
+. church.
Rev. J. n. Elliott's topics at the
Presbyterian church will be: Morn
aMan's final perfection;' even
ing-"Giants whipped by hornets;"
Ten fights with the gods; bitter
lakes and Israel crossing the red sea;
Sinaic earthquake; Abbie Richards
and knives of circumcision; Bruce,
NJ. Liable Moigno and Nj. de Les
seps; pleades and thales; Israelites
and strawless bricks; Pharoah's lost
army; cities Of Bashan; Moses and
Porter; Ihraim Pasha and city Of
Edrei; loney.bce and Christian civ
ilization, etc.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15
Personal Points.

Hon. NJ. j. Briggs returned this
week from Blanchardville, where he
has been engaged for some time III
the interest of the new railroad pro-
ject. lie reports everything "se-
rene" and anticipates that track will
be laid as far az Blanchardville this
season Star.
-Ex-sheriff Thomas Kennedy will
welcome all old friends in the future
at the saloon lately occupied by
Johnny Meuer, and having purchas-
ed only the best of everything, hopes
to please the most fastidious He
has engaged as bar-keeper the pop
ular and well known Charlie Thomas,
who will not only smile on patrons
but will be glad to have them smile
too Chronicle.
Mrs. May Martin has been ap-
pointed post-mistress at Belmont,
Lafayette county, Wis, TO succeed
her husband, lately deceased. Just
right.
-Forey Wesley (colored) well
known in this city, and who was
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15
NUN BER 20

Resolved. by the common council, that there
be and Is hereby levied upon all the roal and
personal property of the city of Mineral Point,
according TO the assesSed value of the same ~
returned by the assessor for the year 1888. the
sum of four mills on the dollar OF said assess
ment for the improvement OF the streets of the
city to be expended during the year 1881.
Alderman LaMalle moved that the
Mineral Poiut band have the use of
city haii on the Sth inst free of rent.
The janitor's fee of So 90 to be paid
by the band. Carried.
Alderman Prideaux moved that
the city clerk be authorized to sub
scribe for Jeffery's Guide as Direc-
tory TO opera houses, theaters etc,
for the ensuing year, which motion
prevailed.
Alderman PrideauX moved that
the city clerk be instructed to rent
the city hall to the Aida Lawrence
dramatic company or any other the
atrical company etc, during the
week of the fair in September next
for the sum of seyenty-iive dollars,
twenty-five dollars to be paid in ad-
vance or such an amount as would
secure the city from loss. Carried.
Alderman Snow offered the follow
ing resolution which was adopted.
Resolved. that the Street Commissioner keep
u time book and report 10 the council at each
regular meeting the time employed and amount
due each individual, and that after tho council
pass ON the several accounts, orders shall BE-
issued TO each man as provided by law.
On motion Of Aid. Gilman the
awarding of city printing for ensu-
ing year was postponed until next
meeting of the council
On motion of alderman Prideaux
the council adjourned.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15
FAIRS FOR 1854.
The Local Field.

THERE is a grand outlook for win
ter wheat at the present time.
GIRLS donned the straw hat fully
month sooner than the boys this
year.
In Lancaster the liquor license is
$500, billiard license $50, and whole
sale license $40.
DIR. V1vIAN's model fruit and
vegetable garden is picture of in
dustry just now.
A Lancaster brick maker expects
to turn out from 100000 to 100000
bricks this season.
THE value of cigars imported
from Cuba to the U. S. in 1888 was
3,O69,O75, leaf tobacco 5,0l2,l7S.
WORK on Minors new building
is progressing with an earnestness
that insures an early completion.
THE assessor is ON the war path
Do the square thing by getting all
your personal property out in sight
Corn planting is demanding the
attention of farmers just now. Let
us hope that the harvest will exceed
that Of the past few years.
The little folks connected with
the NJ. E. Sunday school are prepar-
ing for gala time on Children'S
Day, which will soon be here.
GEN. BRAGG has appointed Ian
caster as the place and August 28, as
the day en- which the annual reunion
of the Iron B rigade will be held.
LETTERS for John Minden, II. A
McChesney, Miss f. Tomfain and
W. J. Webber are advertised as un-
called for at the postofice this week
OK Monday the firm of Michael
son Bros. & Co., of Blanchardviile
made an assignment. Liabilities
said to be $4,000, assets not stated.
TUE proceedings of the common
council, as given in another column,
will be found quite lengthy, and us
thought proportionately interesting
Ar the village election in Dodge
vile last week there were three tick
ets-Prohibition, High License, and
License. The latter was successful
by an overwhelming majority.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15
DecoratIoa order.

Phillip Cheek, Department Com
mander, has issued the following
recommendatory order 10 the several
Posts of the state:
"All Posts throughout the Depart
ment are requested 20 observe May
30th next an MEMORIAL DAY, q day
hallowed by suffering, and rendered
sacred and permanent by tho MEM
ory of noble and patriotic deeds.
It is hoped aud believed that the
day will be generally observed i'll
fitting manner, and when practicable,
Posts in the same neighborhood are
requested to hold JOINT services.
All surviving soldiers aud sailors,
military and civil societies, all child
rem in public, private and Sunday
schools, and the people generally are
cordially invited 10 unite with the
Posts of the Department in the OBJ
servance of the day
1t is hoped that the churches in
their several LOCALITIES may unite IN
Memorial Service on Sunday, May
95th, and all Posts are requested TO
attend such services in body.
All flags hoisted on Memorial Day
should be half mast.
All Posts should visit the ceme-
teries in a body. Let no soldiers
resting place be unhonored Post
Commanders will see that the names
Of the dead are recorded aud pre-
served in the records of the Posts.
Let Us who survive march with
reverent steps TO the silent camping
ground Of our dead Comrades and
lay upon their graves the emblems
Of patriotic devotion; thus shall we
cherish the memory of their mobile
deeds, deeper love for the old flag
and the virtues that uphold it,"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15
POINT THURSDAY,

nois and Iowa and fare and fifth
for the round trip from stations in
Wisconsin, Minnesota and Dakota,
are to be sold as follows; Republi-
can convention, June 5, tickets will
be sold May 81 to June inclusive,
with return coupons good until June
8; Democratic convention, July s,
tickets can be had July to July S
inclusive, with return coupons good
until July IA.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

DEMoREsT's Monthly for June
shows all the artistic and literary
merit which has placed this publioa-
ton high up on the roll Of aspirants
for public favor. The articles of
most interest are can Excursion in
to Wales" +" ''The Wentworth Home.
stead" !" "Lost Crowns" among the
Fisher Folk of Yorkshire" and
"How we live in New York;" by
Jennie June. The stories and poems
will be found readable, and "The
Worlds Progress" instructive and
suggestive. The various depart
ments contain much that will prove
useful in the household. The front
ispiece is a fine oil picture of the
Queen of the Garden.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

MIsTAKE.-In the last issue of the
Democrat was the announcement of
the death eff May, daughter of Mr.
B Pratt, formerly of this city. A
letter received here Monday, from
Storm Lake, Iowa, where Mr.. Pratt
now resides, says it is wild mis-
take; that May is alive and enjoying
her usual good health, which will
be good news to the many friends
Of the family here.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

THE business man shrinks from
the performance of jury duty, APP
parently unmindful OF the fact that
he is more Immediately interested in
having criminals punished and crime
suppressed than any other member
of the community. Assuredly he is
interested, if anybody is, in the pro.
lection of life and property against
thieves, robbers and murderers, and
instead of seeking an excuse for not
serving as 4 juror in the trial of
criminal cases, he ought to be the
very first man to volunteer TO act in
that capacity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

IT is generally understood that a
newspaper should consider and build
up the interests of the town in which
it is published, but many get this
fact confounded with the idea that
the paper should do most everything
for nothing, In return the citizens
should do all in their power to help
the publishers financially, seems but
reasonable; yet how many look at it
in this way?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15
Mineral Point Farmers Club.

The May meeting Of tho Mineral
Point Farmers Clue viii be held at
the residence of Mr. rhos. Sheldon,
in the town of Willow Springs, on
the 2lst day of the month, at l
o'clock p. m. 1t is hoped all the
members of the Club viii be present,
and all others who may feel an in
terest in the subject under discus
sion, which is "lay and Grasses" TO
be opened by Charles Dunn.
j. G. MAETIN, Sec'y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

less than a month and half. The
$4,000 benefit which his family is
entitled to has been received. Here
is a good boom for the order, which
is said to be growing stronger and
cheaper year by year
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

THE Milwaukee & St. Paul's pas
senger department informed its
agents that for the national conven-
tions to be held at Chicago, excur-
sion tickets at a fare and third for
tha round trip from stations in Illi-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

A VERY pleasant affair took place
at Miffiin on Thursday, the sth inst.
The occasion being the marriage of
DR.. VIM. o. Rodgers to Miss Libbie
Huse, at the residence of the brides
father near Miff1in, Rev. Baker of
ficiating, The happy couple were
made the recipients of many elegant
and costly presents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

eAHlDlLl0n at w aukeSha. Mr.. b0yn-
ton. the owner, has refused 81 200
for it in its present rough state.
SUcH sweet strains of music as
were heralded upon the air Saturday
night by the band proved enough to
charm the hearts of the entire com
munity.
IT seemed hard at first, but we
understand that scholars of the high
school are conforming with the 7 p.
m. study laws in a commendable
manner.
DURING a storm last week light
ming passed down the chimney of
Senator Meffert's harness shop at
Arena. Fortunately but little dam
age was done,
THE fremen of PlatieYille are to
enjoy parade and picnic on the
2lst inst. r. L. Cleary and Prof.
George Beck are engaged as speak
ers, and rifle match has been ar
ranged.
THERE is not q lawn in the city
but what should be furnished with q
set of lawn furniture such as A. f.
Bishop has on hand. Cheap, too,
20w2
MISS ANN MELLoR, daughter of
Thomas Mellor, of Linden, died at
the asylum in Madison on Saturday
morning last. The remains were
taken TO Linden and buried Tuesday
afternoon.
The day set aside for decorating
the graves of dead heroes-May 80
will be more generally observed
thi- year than ever before. So much
for the organization of G. A. r.
Posts.
Mr.. G. II. MCCORMICK, of Chica-
90, the famous manufacturer of reap
ing machines, and a man of great
wealth, died at his home in that city
Tuesday morning, at the age of rs
years.
MOTHERS are entitled to all the
praise and credit they receive for
bringing up their children in the
way they should go, but what's the
need of showing them the way to
church before they can walk.
Mr.. GEO. KELLER has changed
his place of residence from the brick
building opposite Curnow's, to the
up-stair part next below the U S.
Hotel. Those needing Mrs KS
service as dressmaker should heed.
Go TO A f Bishops for Lawn
Chairs and Rockers. Lawn Settees
at $4.0U. 20w2
A BABY show will open at the
Dime museum in Milwaukee, on May
10, and the managers are looking
for entries. They offer prizes for
the prettiest baby, the fattest, the
incest twins, etc which gives every
proud mother chance
The readers attention is directed
to the advertisement of Stark Bros,
the leading carpet dealers of Mil
waukee. This firm is one of suffi-
cient experience and standing to re-
ceive the confidence of any and all
purchasers See what they say and
the prices they quote.
QUITE a curious freak of nature
has come under our notice within the
past week. 1t was an ordinary sized
egg, which had been boiled, con.
tanning in the upper part of the
white another perfectly formed egg
about the size of the smallest birds
egg fndable in this section.
Tue Grant county Herald reports
that at Mineral Point the horsemen
are putting their trotters and run.
ners in condition for the seasons
work, and that they are showing up
considerable speed. This will be
news to most Pointers, and if they
believe it they will get left
FRIDAY of last week proved an
unlucky day for trout if nothing
else. In the Rock Branch stream
DIR. Vivian captured thirty and
'Dod" Hartley nineteen or twenty
One Of the latter lot weighed q
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

CALL and see our wall paper be-
fore purchasing.
J. J. HANsCoM IL Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

THE Lancaster Teiter reports that
on Monday afternoon of last week,
several citizens saw and heard a
well-developed cyclone, high in the
air, 1t passed overhead little to
the northwest of Lancaster, going
from southwest to northeast. Many
persons heard the roaring sound of
the swiftly circling winds, which
made noise as of number of rail
road trains at full speed, but few
persons saw the whirlwiud. 1t was
not accompanied by thunder and
lightning, and at the same time it
was seen the sun was shining brightly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

A FULL attendance of the mem
bers of Geo. II. Legate Post, No.
1875, G. A. Il, is desired on Friday
evening next, May 10th, to- complete
arrangements for attending memor-
ial service on Sunday, May 25th, and
the proper observance of Decora-
ton Day May 3Oth, as requested by
Department Head Quarters.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

WHEN the ballot box was opened
at Dodgeville last week to ascertain
the result of the village election, a
slip of paper folded with ballot
was found, upon which was written;
"Gentlemen, this ticket says that
the village street commissioner shall
be elected by ballot in May election
next, 1885, according to law"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15
Beneficial Department

Beneficial Department
established for the accommodation of those
who are in want in any way. those VINO nave
lost or found valuable property, and Tor those
wLt wish to sell or exchange Limit, twenty
five words First insertion FREE, and Tor each
insertion thereafter twenty-five cents
W ANTED-TO RENT.-A house of or
w rot ms. In Mineral Point any time prevl-
ous 10 july 1st. A fair rental will be paid Tor
such . house if in good order by the year: Ap-
nh at the 1pIHuNF Office l6tf
|. OR SALE.-The Sodey homestead, consist,
l ing of twenty acres of land. splendid
dwelling house and a good barn, VIII be sold
cheap. For particulars call at the oihee OF
" ilsnn & McIihon. 1Itf
OR SALE -1wenty-seve acres OF land,
| with good dwelling and outbuildings sltu-
ated in eastern part of city. Enquire OF Dr.
j. II. Vivian, or of Mrs VIM. Coad' on the
premises. I'ml
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

MORE INTEREST WANTED That
ee have a band which any town
could justly feel proud of, no one
will dispute. But how many are
there who stop to c. nsider that a
band cannot exist on cheers and
compliments? Something more sub
stantial is needed to insure the per-
manency of the organization. A
band needs uniforms, good instru-
ments, music, etc, to appear to an
advantage, and large majority of
our citizens desire to see them with
such. These equipments cost money,
much money, and none of the mem
bers being millionairs, they could re-
ceive more substant al encourage
ment than has been shown them of
Iate-we refer in particular to their
ball given for the purpose of complet-
ing their uniforms. 1t was shame
and disgrace. Such slim attendance
might we'll have provoked them to
disbandment. No matter if you
"can't dance" or ''don't Dance" you
should have sent in your dollar all
the same. The cause deserved it.
At present the members are in need
of from $50 to $50, and as the effort
last week TO raise that amount failed,
the question now is, show can we
get it?n
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

TUE Boston Harness Soap--best
in the world-at Pulford's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15
~ orders bayo been issued during the yea
Total

Alderman Jeuck offered the follow
ing resolution nhich Was adcrt.l
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15
city Governn ent.
Mineral PIT, May Z, 'S7.

Mineral PIT, May Z, 's7,
An adjourned meeting of the com
mon council was his day held in
the council chamber. Present, al
dermen Gilman, Hooking, Jeuck,
LaMalle, Prideaux and Snow. His
Hon, the Mayor, being absent, Pres
ident Gilman called the council
to order. The proceedings of the
last meeting were read and APP
proved.
The following accounts were pre-
sented and allowed, all the aldermen
voting therefor:
Joseph PrideauX mdse S 80
Mrs Hill, temporary aid furnished by ex-
Mayor Pr1estcy.~ ,.,,....,''... ~
s. Hooking Co. mdse bl
VIM, J. Heal4 police services for April - 10 "
Jas. beaumont, 1anitor services for April 0l
4. 3. Auslcy. for J.iferys guide and direct
ory 70 opera houses, &c. ensuing year 3 ID
The annual report of the city clerk
for the year ending March 3lst,
1884, was read and upon motion of
of alderman Jeuck, was accepted
and adopted and ordered filed.
RECEIPTS
To Amt in TreasuIer's hands
per last report, ..,, .......,.... WIZ III
To amt uf tax roll for 1883 .,,,Slj,TE -
To amt of road tax rolf FOR 1888 l922 50 1865 c1
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

Balance Ia the hands OF treasurer belonging
10 the different funds as follows.
School fund. salts 81
civ fund nd.............................. 4.l23 81
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

DIEp-In this city on Sunday the
llth inst, Gen JAS. Smith, one of the
Oldest settlers in this section, and
one of the oldest foreigners in the
country, having been here for 81
years. Deceased was native of
Ireland, and was born in 1901, max
ing him SO years of age at the time
of his death When only / 8 years
of age he emigrated to the United
States. In 1881 he, with Lieutenant
Knowlton, brought 75O men to Green
Bay, this state, for distribution
among the several forts. He served
in the Black Hawk war, and also in
the late rebellion. In 1886 he set
tied in Mineral Point. He was
united in marriage in 1917 to Miss
Ann McSherry, who survives him
together with quite large family.
The funeral took place on Tuesday
and was largely attended.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

REPLENIsH your stock of summer
underwear from Penhallegon's large
assortr ent of first quality goods.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-05-15

THE new iewelry store, located
next to Appel's barber shop, is now
in perfect running order, presided
over by Mr.. Church, who has had a
thorough experience in all branches
of the business. Repairing, clean
ing and engraving done in satis'
factory manner,-everything guar
anteed as represented. Don't hesi-
tate to step in and view our goods.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-01-18
Home Items.
All your own fault
n you remain sick when you can
CT bop blItcrs That neVcr-fQlL

The weakest woman, smallest child,
and sickest invalid can use hop btters with
safety and great good.
Old men lettering around from Rheu-
inatism kidney trouble or any weakness
will be almost new by using hop bitters.
My wife and daughter were made
healthy By the use Of hop bitters and rec
Ommend them to my people.-SIethodist
Clergyman.
Ask any good doc,orifhop
Bt,srs arr p0t 'hc best family medicine
-Malarial fever, Ague and Biliousness,
will leave every neghborhood Is soon al
hop bitters arrive.
-" My mother drove the paralysis and
neuralgia all out OF her system with hop
bitters. I'D. OstrCgO sun.
Keep the kidneys healthy with hop bit
ters and you need not fear sickness.
Ice water is rendered harmless and
more refreshing and reyiying with hop Bit
ters in each dTaught.
The vigor of youth for the aged aud in
firm in hop bitters!
Int he change ofllfc nothing equals
Hop 6'I..eT' ~ aiiay all troubles Incident
-" The best periodical for ladies TO take
monthly and from which they will receive
IT. greatest benefit is hop bitters"
Mothers with sickly, fretful, nursing
children, will cure the children and benefit
themselves by taking hop bitters daily.
Thousands die annually from some form
Of kidney disease that might have been pre-
vented 10y timely use OF hop bitters.
indigestion, weak stomach. iUegulari-
ties OF the bowels, can not exist when hop
bitters are used.
A timely use ofhop
Bitters viii Keep whole family
In robust health year at a little cost.
TO produce real genuine sleep and child
like repose all night, take little hop bit
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-01-18
Experimenting on His Lawyers Head.

Christopher Dunleavy q driver OF
United states mail wagon, was tried
ye to-day jim the General Sessions for
heating and rob1iug Michael Fleming.
lie said that Doe quaTclcd with Fleming
and struck him. but did not rob him
4" How bard did you strike Flcming?"
asked Judge Cowiny
"I.ll show YOU, judge" replied Dun
icavy "Jus ibis way.
Turning suddenly Doc struck his coun-
sci, Lawyer Coleman. o rosoundiuu
blow with bis open palm ON the s.dc ~
ihe head The lawyer -praug awa5 in
evident condemnation Judya Cowipg
Joined in tua laughter of tle Jury and
the spectators The ugv COZ ictod
DuuI.ivr ~ assault and battery. ard
judo" tOW.uy sentenced bm To- tho
pon..on''art for months AZ D. SUM
Rev. Dr. John Hall says Now ork
needs iJrty more churches. Ne T.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-01-18

An indianapolis gentleman took his
wife to dentists To- have tooth
drawn, and the man of forccps broke
her jaw the very first wrench. Did the
husband of the woman fall upon the
dentist and smite him hip and thigh,
and sit down on him and pulverize him
and knock the Office furniture into IA
state OF confusion with his professional
frame and sue him for $4,000. 600, 600
damages? Drop the dentist line and
ask him where he got those diamond
studs Bismarck TIiJunc.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-01-18

1t is worth moro han riches, for without
1t riches can not he enjoyed. How MANY
gain IL by using Kidney Wort. II nets
upon tho Liver, Bowels aud Kidneys,
cleansing and stimulating them to healthy
action. 1t cures all disorders of these inn.
porIant organs, purihes the blood and pro.
GiSts. Sec adyt
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-01-18

The story comes from Paris that a
lady who visited four churches i'm one
day missed her umbrella on returning
home. She Immediately revisited ali
four churches, and found her umbrella
i'm the last one. When the umbrella
was handed to her she thankfully said
to the sexton: The people mt this
church are much more honest than those
at the others