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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

MlSERAL Po1NT, Dec. 27th, 1883.
EDIroRs TRIBUNE-Dear SIR
Some time in the early part Of this
summer | received from you copy
of the Transactions of the Wiscon-
sir State Agricultural Society's do
ings for the years 1881 and 1882,
Also, soon after, copy Of the Trans
actions Of the Wisconsin State Hor.
ticaltural aociety's doings for the
same years. i is rather late in the
season to say Many Thanks, but,
go ter late than mover"
+. j.. PHLLIps.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17
Personal Points.

MIR. John lIarney, stirring and
successful business man os Blanch-
ardville, called on us Monday, and
in course of conversation we learn
cd that he had formed premiership
with Mr.. John J. Uren, Jr. The
new firm will continue business in
Mr.. IL 's old stand, and realizing the
wants of that village they have de-
cided to put in q general hardware
stock in connection with the estab-
lishment. A first class timer has
been secured, and everything will
bo conducted and attended TO in
satisfactory manner. Mr.. Harney
went from here to Chicago to make
purchases.
Mr. Thos. Carkeek, who in years
gone by clerked for the firm of Gun
dry e. Gray, was in the city Monday
and gave us the grip of friendship.
He was en- route from Dodgeyille.
where he had been visiting mother
and friends for few days, for Du-
buque, at which place he at present
enjoys the lucrative position of fore
man in a sash and door factory,
where two hundred men are en-
ployed
will Harris, of PIankiuton,
Oak, is home on visit. Looks
we'll
&C. Peterson, of Moscow, was
among the beneficial and encourag-
ing callers Of the TmBuNE this
week.
p. Allen, Sr left Tuesday morn
ing for Palmyra ON business.
Mrs. Watson, the evangelist,
after six weeks successful nightly
labor for the wayward and thought
less, departed for Shullsburg on a
like mission, Tuesday morning.
There is nothing like "Pomp"
and the Mineral Point stage for reg
ularity during cold weather. "Pomp"
should run the railroad DodgeyiHe
Sun.
Mr. Stevens, who has been en-
gagged as n writer on the Dodgeyille
Van, has resigned that position for
one similar on Lacrosse daily
Mr. Thos W. Parr, a young man of
considerable ability and a printer,
fills the vacancy on the San.
Miss Virginia Parkinson returned
Tuesday morning from visit Of
eeveral months among relatives and
! friends in southern Illinois.
&C. w. Tharp, the gentlemanly
travelling salesman for Neil Nc cCouil,
general agent at Chicago for a Rich
mond, Nirginia,) firm, who manu-
facturers the leading cigarettes
and smoking tobaccos, was here the
past week, aud favored the Tribune
with a batch Of 22 imported adyer-
Using cards, the finest and most
unique we have yet seen. J. M.
/ Mulhairn sells the good Of this es-
tablishmont, don't forget.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

The Linden correspondent of the
Dodgeville Chronicle has aggrieved
and wounded the feelings of Mr..
John Walker, of Miifiin, who lately
acted as mail carrier between that
village and Linden, by referring to
his poor heaving horse and snabhy
harness poverty is no shame" is
something all should bear in mind.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

Tie following resolution WCs passed.
RESOLVED That no losses for i've stock killed
by lightning win he paid by thfs company un-
less The president or secretary notiBed Of the
loss within "A hours attei tac storm Is over
Provided that If putrifsetlon fs set in 70 such an
extent Chat 81 IS necessary - bury the carcass
when found, then one Of The directors, or two Of
the members Of this com pany shAll be called in.
John Lee, Francis Little, John Cowley, James
Eigd and JOHN Tregonnlng were elected direct.
ors FOR the ensuing year. out Of which John Ice
was elected president John Cowloy, treasurer.
and John TrogOnning, secretary.
JsHN TRggoS vEse See'y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

ocratic paper called the Union, COM
ing with the new year
REVIVAL services were resumed
at the NJ. Il. church this week and
will be continued indefinitely.
OK the 5th of February next, the
Cain Growers Association will meet
in annual session in the capitol at
Madison.
Now CONES Nate Hayes and Says
he has a dog fully eighteen years
old, Who comes next with an old
canine?
Do you want a house and lot?
There's one offered for sale through
these columns, which win be dis
posed of cheap.
ONE hundred and five is said to
be the number receiving conversion
at the p. NJ. church during the Lady
Evangelist's labors here.
The hills for which this city is
noted are in grand condition for
coasting, and the boys and girls are
embracing the opportunity for sport
with vengeance.
The $500 saloon license went in
to effect in East Dubuque on the
first of January. Two of the six
saloon-keepers Of that place have
gone out of the business.
TUESDAY evening as Grandma
Charles was going to church, when
near Steph. Thomas residence she
fell down and broke her arm. She
has the sympathy of the entire city.
The last issue of the Galena Ga
zette came to us in q new dress. The
improvement is wonderful. Much
good taste was displayed in the sc
lection of material and arrangement
or makeup
THos. BAILEY, formerly of Platte
vile, was shot by accident few
days ago, at Tombstone, Arizona.
His wound was a severe one, but at
last accounts it was thought he
would recover.
Previous to the opening of the
Skating Rink in Graber's block,
which was last night, new hard
wood floor was laid, making it just
right for the skaters, and one of the
best in the city for any purpose.
A wRlrEE from Darlington says:
"Smith's museum, which has enter
tained our citizens for several weeks,
has removed to Mineral Point, and
we can recommend it to our neigh
bors as in every way worth of lib
eral patronage.
THE treasurer Of the M L. church
published a report of the running
expenses of the church for the quar-
ter ending Jan. 1, 1884, and had
them scattered in the seats, SO that
everybody may know all about the
financial affairs of the church.
A NUMBER of our exchanges re-
port great destruction to vegetables
by frost getting into cellars during
the late cold snap. Thus far we
hear of no special damage in this
vicinity, yet there must have been
some cellars unable to keep out the
nipper.
THAT supper at the Presbyterian
church comes off Thursday, Janu-
airy 18th, this evening. Music and
songs by Mrs Smith, Of Darlington,
Elliott Bros, and others. Admit
tance and supper only 25 cts. Child
ren Is cts. Come all and have
good social time.
THE fact has just come to light
IN GAINESVILLE that several bodies
have been stolen from the Oak Hill
cemetery at that place. Just when
the ghouls did their work is not
known. Enough has been learned
to justify the belief that the bodies
have been taken to Chicago.
THE Lawrence Dramatic Co, one
Of considerable power and merit,
has made arrangements to appear
every evening next week at the Ope-
ra House in this city. There are
many in this city who enjoy good
theatrical entertainment, but We i'm
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

H. II. WARNER & Co, of Roches,
ter, n y, Proprietor of Warmers
Safe Remedies, have sent us free
pass to visit the Warner Obserya-
tory in that city. They have made
a fortune from the sale of their
popular remedies and have done =
good work in establishing one of the
most complete observatories in the
United States.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

FOLLOWING is list of pensioners of United
resident in Iowa Wis., supplied for publication
the Secretary Department of the request:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17
NEXT SUNDAY.

Services ut the Methodist Episco-
pal church as usual.
Rev c. Dawson will preach morn
ing and evening ut the =. NJ, church,
at the usual hours.
AT Trinity church Rev. N. Chase
will have for his morning topic
a'rhe Proud; laid mp in a napkin
Evening, "The Conversion Of st.
Paul "
Rev. J. n. Elliotfs topics, at the
Presbyterian church, win be: morn
ing, "Location Of Ileavcn;" evening,
"This Country Of Ours; extent Of
Canaan; why chosen by God; the
worlds center; proof Of God; out
pouring Of the spirit and new cove
uaat; Gods viii in things" etc.
RoczY Mountain "Pinons,' Che
boss hitlo nut, at G. B. prmeIe's.
The Spaniarls have q religious
reverence for the banana, believing
i, 70 be the fruit Of which Adam
partook. II has certainly caused the
fan Or many a son q Adam.
4 rEw farm wagons, ore platform
sprng wagon, one new cutter, for
sale Al bargains by hAFT1N y ToAY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

LANCASTER has a Grand Army
Post. These societies are becom-
ing quite fashionable. And who
has better right than the old sold
Ter TO partake Of the comforts and
advantages Of the country they
struggled so hard to save.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

TuE assignment of X. S Smith 4
Bros, of Linden, which was made
last week, created considerable emo
ton in the business circle Of this
city and county. 1t proved sur
prise to a large number, while some
lay claim to being aware Of its APP
proach. Liabilities from $4,000 to
5000; assets unknown up to go
Ing to press, as the inventory was
not completed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

ANYTHING complimentary to our
citizens or city, when worthily be
slowed, We are glad TO see and glad
to re-pubish. Here's paragraph
found in the Platteyi!le Times, Of
last week
"While in Mineral Point last Sun
day We attended the M e. church,
and our attention was attracted by
the excellent music furnished by the
choir. MI Osborne, the bass, has
no superior in the state. Rev.
Clough says they can boast Of about
as good a choir as can be found any
where, and we think he is about
right"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

two places Interested, resulting in
victory for the Capital city birds,
which won four battles of the six
constituting the main. The thing
occurred at Dodgcyille, and sixteen
Madison men we're present. The
Madison bird got the first battle,
while DodgcyIIe won the next two,
Madison securing the remaining
four. Three chickens were killed,
two for Madison and one for Dodge
vile A great deal of money
changed hands on the individual
baLte @, and the Madison sports re-
turned home happy as clans, with
their pockets laden with gold
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17
Benafi.ial Department

Beneficial Department
established for the accommodation of those
who are In want in any way, those who have
lost or found valuable property, and for those
who wish 10 sell or exchange. Limit. twenty
five lines First insertion FREE, and Tor each
insertion thereafter twenty-five cents
w I'll, the person that borrowed the leather
w straps from my bob-sled bring them back
J. Z. HAWKINS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

THERE ought to be something
done to cause the clearing of the
snow from sidewalks. After the
slight thaw of Sunday and Monday
the sidewalks were 4 sheet of rough
ice where the snow had not been re-
moved Were the city authorities
to put men to work aud clear the
same and charge the cost to the un-
willing or careless neglecters it
would but serve them right.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

Ar the special Connexional Com
mittee meeting held in the Z. NJ.
church, on the l4th, Revs. c. Hen
dra, of New Diggings, j. Ralph, of
Shullsburg, w, d. James, of Hazel
Green, and VIC. Bond, of Dodge
Vile, besides the members residing
here, were in attendance. Revs.
Hendra and Allen were sent as del
egates to meet district convention
of Bible Christians at Pleasant
Valley, this state, TO consider the
propriety of union.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

}ocNY Mountain "Pinons," the
1oss hitlo nut at G. B. Prmele's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

ABOUT thirty-fve members Of the
Good Templars' lodge at Dodgeville
agreeable surprised old Emery, of
this city, at its regular meeting Fri,
day evening last. 1t was a jolly,
sober crowd, and they regaled the
meeting with an enchanting enter
tainment. 1t might be said right
here that the young ladies maintain
ed their much envied reputation for
superior looks-beauty.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

TIE February number of Demor-
est's Monthly is both instructive and
entertaining The serial by Mrs
Champney is continued, and shorter
stories are contributed by Eleanor
Kirk, Hope Ledyard, Carlotta Perry,
and Miss E.B. .Cheesborough. Among
the readable articles are "The Yel-
Iowstone National Park" The
French Shakespeare and the Me
dinval Mystery Of the Passion Play"
Jenny June contributes Life in New
York" and the various departments
are well filled. "The Pompeiian
Maiden" fine steel engraving,
forms the frontispiece, and there are
other admirable illustrations.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17

4 rEw farm WAGONS, oneplatform
sprng wagon, one new cutter, lor
sale Al bargains hy hAFT1S y IoAY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-17
city Officers.
county Omeers.
CHURCH DIRECTORY

METH. EPISCOPAL. e. e. CLoUGH, Pastor.
Sunday services et 1880, A. n. and 100 p NJ.
Sunday School at 200. P, NJ. Prayer meetings
on Monday and Thursdays Mt 1900, y. NJ.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-12-30
The LirtIe SIX Company.

The entertainment given bv the Little
Six Company at DIEuL's Hall on last
Saturday evening was decided success
LULY HELBLINa, as tue Dutchman, was
immense; bis cornet solo was grand
L -quire HoErFLER made good editor.
but bis rates for advertising were feetle
high for these hard times. FRANK DIEHL
made a capital African dude; bis violin
and vocal solos were well rendered.
JIMMY SINCLAIR sang beautiful solo
which was well received; be also made
very fine looking lauudress. Although
Mr.. FRED ScHERER did not keep very
clean grocery store, yet bis organ solos
were Just the thing and were roundly ap.
plauded. A speech by OTTo CAsaIL
was one of the features Of the evening
and brought down the house. And last.
but not by any means least. came DIcKEY
SINCLAIR as the Deviliu Esquire HoF-
rLER's printing Office which he dill to
perfection. His tumbIing was as good
as often done by professionals. The
hoys viii give another entertainment on
Tuesday evening. We predict for them
q crowded house
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The Spirit Of Democracy.
TERMS 70 CLUB SUBSCRIBERS.

Now that the election excitement has
passed, and people ore looking up pa.
pers to supply their Winter reading, We
propose to supply them with The SPIRIT
on the following terms:
Clubs of 10 subscribers, or more, one
year, 81 40 each-Sl4.00.
And one copy free to the Club Agent.
Clubs OF 5 subscribers, one year 81 30
each. and one copy free to Club Agen,
The Weekly New York WORLD and
The SPIRIT at S2.25 in advance. This
is an offer that every Democrat In Mon.
roe County should take advantage Of
Send Postal or Money Order for g.
rs and both papers will be mailed to you
until January 1st, 1885.
Single copy one year $3.50. Sub
scription can commence at any time
Democrats in every township are gu
thorized to act as Club Agents.
H. R. WEST.
Ed & Publisher.
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PROBATE NOTICE.

A CCOUNTS and vouchers have been fied iu
Ohio, by the following Administrators, Rx.
ecutor and Guardians. to wit:
First and nnal settlement account Of Chris
L Kroning Admir- of the estate Of Michael
7. Atkinson, deceased.
First and final settlement account Of L.
W. Atkinson Admir- Of the estate Of Il. T,
Atkinson, deceased,
First and final settlement account OF
George Schmidt Adu'r Of the estate Of Will
liam Y. Tisman, deceased.
First and fnal settlement account OF John
Stoshr Executor of the will Of Henry J.
Stoshr, dece ased.
First partial settlement account Of Will
liam Johnson Guardian Of the minor heirs
Of Nancy Johnson, dscsased-anal as to
Mary 4.
Second partial settlement account Of Chris.
tian Dishl Guardian of Barbara ]. Kennedy, q
minor.
First partial settlement account of Justina
Mason Guardian of the minor heirs Of James
Mason deceast d-6nal as to Eva A.
Fourth partial settlement account of Sam
uel Thrall Guardian of Allen C. Smith, q
minor.
Second partial settlement account of Fred.
erick Msllett Guardian of William T. BATON,
minor.
Any person interested may file written
exceptions to said accounts, or any item there.
of, on or before the 23d day OF January
next, when the same will be finally heard and
continued from day to day until disposed Of
R. K. WALTON,
dec39,'S4wS. Probate Judge, ". c. o,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-12-30
Report of WoOdsfeld Union Schools
for the Month Ending Dec. "a,
1884.

These in roll ot honor were neither
absent nor tardy. and were perfect in de-
pertinent Hereafter there will be q
monthly report published giving the
names Of those on the roll OF honor -
We have just completed the semi term
examination which gives a good show
ing for the school. We are not bother
ed much by visitors. j. P. Spnggs
(School DIRECTORY visited all the depart
men,s of the school just before the ex.
aminations. He will no doubt report
the condition of the school TO the other
members of the board. Mr.. Spriggs
was successful teacher and has always
been interested directly or indirectly in
public schools and is competent Judge.
We solicit the presence Of the board at
our school to witness the work at any
time convenient for them to attend
We extend the invitation to any citizen
feeling welfare In the school and the
educauon Of their children. Parents, is
there any thing else than children OF
which you would ehtrust the entire care
W ottnuScto Wtuoue CNCu tuahiuS oitSut
inquiry as to weliare2
Those in regular attendance are max
ing rapid progress. Many bright chill.
drsn are permitted (by parents to bury
themselves In ignorance while paid in
struction is brought TO the door.
Those who are keeping or allowing
their children 10 stay out Of school are
helping to destroy our free institutions.
There is no evil threatening our instita-
tons 80 dangerous as the unequal edu-
cation OF the maeses. To guard against
this growing evil the Legislature has
wisely enacted an important law /
would ask every parent or guardian to
read Section 1923 of the Revised Stat
utes of Ohio.
After HOLIDAYS I will look after or
cause to be looked after everv chilli OF
school age that is not enrolled in some
school within the district and require the
regular attendance of those enrolled,
without written excuses from parents or
guardians.
JAMES A. WATSON, Sup't.
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From Sunsbury Township.
OZARK, Dec. 26, 1884.

OZARK, Dec. 70, 1884.
Ed SPIRIT: The health of our citizens
is good. The social event of the sea-
son was the Christmas tree in The NJ. E..
Church at this place on the evening o.
the 25lh inst /, of which we shall attempt
to give partial description.
The house was tastefully decorated
with notices suitable for the occasion.
A beautiful pine tree occupied the posi-
tion Of honor on the rostrum richly la
dened with valuable presents for both
old and Young, placed there as tokens OF
love and affection by kihd friends, par
ents and loving children. We must not
neglect 10 say that the success Of the
display was largely due to the untiring
efforts of .he ladies.
The program was as follows The as
sembly was called to order by T. j.
Griffith, Esq after which the choir en-
teftained the audience with.some excel
lent music. led by Ross Griffith. A very
fervent and appropriate prayer was offer
ell by our most worthy citizen, lraL
Adams, followed by music by the choir
at the conclusion of which Santa Claus
put in an appearance, accompanied by
his wife and children. Their appearance
reminded US Of the historical description
OF the good old days of Andrew Jack.
son The old man msde some remarks
about his wife not having visited much
of late, hut he had coaxed her to accom-
pany him to Ozark, assuring her that
she would see more beautiful ladies and
children there than any other place in
their travels. Then he proceeded to dis
tribute package Of candy to each Sun
day school scholar, after which the old
man said that he and family would have
to 60 as they had other calls to make
Wishing all good night they we're off
followed by the applause OF all present
The next thing in order was to unload
the tree of its rich presents which was
quickly and dextrously done by the gen.
tlemen having that part of the proersm
IN charge. The number Of presents on
the !tree was 470. many of which we
would like to describe bnt time aud space
will not permit. Although the house
was crowded the best of order was OBJ
served. 1t was an event long to be re-
membered by all present. We must not
forget to compliment Cyrus BlackIedge.
W. s Vanlaw, George Hugh and Geo
W. Rhines, as they were praised for the
interest they had taken to make all the
proceedings grand success. We hope
we may have the pleasure of attending
many such pleasant gatherings in our
little village. Wishing all happy New
Year, we subscribe ourself
A SPECTATOR.
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From Salem Township.

CLARINeToN, o Dec. rs, 1884.
EDIT R SPIRIT: Oa the morning Of
10th the house OF Hesekiah Shaw, II
miles southwest of here, burned with
contents. 1t was a double house and
contained not only his household goods,
but also his corn and other grain. In
limited circumstances.
Dance at town hallon Christmas eve.
NJ E. S. S. at same on Xmas night. /.
0. 0 F supper evening OF 26. Chris
tian S. S. on Christmas night at Church,
after which home talent has the Hall IN
I'll New Years evening inclusive. FRI
day evening, I'd Of Jan. 1885 (be care.
fnl or you will make 1t 'S4 Denny Post
No. - Grand Army oil the Republic
occupy it.
The bridge across the creek measure.
bly, completed had the trestle swept from
under il and fell with crash promiscu-
ously into the creek. 1t seems very un.
fortunate.
On Monday forenoon a boy of Mr..
Hines received slight wound in the leg
from a revolver. On last b OF July
it was forbidden but did not suit the
younger portion and some Of the older
ones. EAST.