Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-09-25


IT is understood that the senior
editor of the Democrat is a candi-
date for State Senator. Editors are
noted for their self-sacrifcing pa
triotism.
THRoUGH an error it appeared by
the returns that Geo. Stephenson
took lst premium on thorough bred
Durham bull calf, when in fact J. J.
Ross & Sons took both Ist and I'd.
WE understand there is one Dem
ocrat in town who don't propose to
trim his finger nails until Cleveland
is elected. This being the case he
will make good grave digger in a
year or two.
On Wednesday, Sept. sth, Mr..
Gilbert Ball, youngest son of Mr.
James Ball, of Walwick, and Miss
Mary Ann Harker were united in
marriage at the home cf the bride by
the Rev. VIM. Shepherd.
VINO says Mineral Point is not
good market? Read what a Oar
lington paper exclaims: "Butter
brings more and lumber can be
bought cheaper in Mineral Point
than here" Tally one for our town.
DON'T fail to bear in mind that
Miss Amy Hutchison, teacher of
music, has already taken possession
of the rooms lately occupied by Prof.
JOS. IIoare, in Good Templars' build
ing, and is fully equipped for bus
mess.
J. NJ OLIN, the Prohibition candi-
date for Congress in this district,
addressed a respectable audience at
The Opera House last evening on the
political questions of the day, but as
this issue of the TRIBUNE was printed
before its delivery, comment is i'm
practicable.
LANDLORDS should be careful and
put railroad hands in the garret or
cellar who are in the habit of calling
out the names of stations in their
sleep, to avoid their disturbing other
dodgers who pursue more quiet avo-
cations.
EVERY prohibitionist and temper
ance voter in Iowa county should
read the plain, yet able, letter of
Mr.. r. L. Joiner, which we publish
in this issue. AS it agrees with our
idea on this temperance question, no
comment seems necessary.
SOME errors prevailed in our re-
port last week of the premiums
awarded at the fair held in this city,
despite our efforts to the contrary.
One in particular was in giving the
names Of the judges in the agricul-
tural department. Where the name
of II. S. Reiger appears it should
have been II. S. Keyes instead.
MEN who make election wagers
are not allowed to vote, in accord
ance with law, which specifies that
ono person who shall have made or
become directly or indirectly inter-
ested in any bet or wager, depend
ing upon the result of the election,
at which he shall offer to vote, shall
be permitted to vote at such cleo
ton"
THEREl did you hear that mar
forfeiting his chances for the "better
land" by employing profanity by the
yard in discussing the condition of
our sidewalks? It's beyond telling
what a clean-mouthed community
ours would be were it not for the
wretched condition Of some walks.
AT the p. NJ. church next Sunday
Mrs. c. Watson, Conference Evan
gelist, will preach morning and eve
ming. The annual missionary meet
ing will also be held, when Rev. J.
Marks, Mrs. Watson, and others will
address the meeting on the subject
of missions. The usual collection
will be taken up in aid of the mis-
sion fund.
FoR some time it has been known
that another skating rink would
soon be opened in this city by
Messrs. Bishop and Boyd, of Platte
vile, who had leased the Parish