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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24
The Chris tmas Question.

Mr.. kiIjt0r::-From what infor-
nation we can gather we conclude
that the date Of Christ's nativity is
entirely unknown. We are told
that it has been celebrated at al
most any time of the year" About
four hundred years after it happened
the Romish church decided that it
was the 95th Of December. If any
mans birthday was not positively
known or recorded, we think it
would be hard matter to decide
after lapse of four hundred years.
Mr.. Commins says it is "fact;"
"hence there can be little doubt"
about it. All facts are true, hence
if there is any doubt about it, and
no positive testimony in its favor,
the highest authority-The Word of
God-being entirely silent on the
matter, it only amounts to a posi-
bility
Mr.. Commins says, ono protest
has been made ever since" Now
we are told that the Puritans repudi-
ated it. Zell's Encyclopedia says he
was born in the first week in Febru-
airy, and Young's Bible Concordance
says: "On Friday, April 9Th, four
years before the common era, Jesus
is born"
1t would seem that this date was
purposely left in oblivion. There is
one day that we can celebrate with
certainty-a day of greater import
ance than all the rest. This is the
Lords Day-the first day of the
week-the resurrection morn. On
this day, for over eighteen centuries,
Christians have met to celebrate that
monumental and time-enduring in
stitution, the Lords Supper, COM
memorating the death and resur
reclion of Christ. This day has
never changed, Paul censures the
churches at Galatia for observing
"days and months and seasons and
years"
Although the Romish fasts and
feasts may be neglected, while the
Word of God is read, the facts of
the gospel believed, its commands
obeyed, aud its promises enjoyed,
Christianity will never die out, but
all nations shall accept him and &C.
knowledge him as Lord
With no desire to dictate to 9th
ers, but to give the conclusions Of
an ordinary reader, | subscribe my
self, Respectfully,
FRED L. Cork.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24
CAPITAL NOTES.

MADISON, Jan 9Th, 1884
The Insurance Dept. of our state
government is now in the midst Of
it's busiest season. Commissioner
Spooner and his entire force are
fully occupied receiving the annual
statements, and licenses of the com
panies doing business in the state,
all of which are due in January and
February. The income to the state
from insurance companies is an im-
portant item, and yearly increasing,
Until about six years ago the duty
of seeing to the enforcement of in
surance laws, and collecting the Ii
cense, deyolyed upon the Secretary
of State, and his clerical force. The
increasing volume of the business
suggested the establishment of n
separate department, which was first
done by the Insurance Commissioner
being appointed by the Governor,
and later by his being made an
elective state officer. Since the first
change, the income to the state from
insurancelioenses hasnearly doubled.
Previous to 1878 il was about $40
600 per year; for 1888 it was about
$4,000. An efficient management
of the department is justly credit
able with a considerable portion Of
this increase.
The State JouraQl wants to have
stepped the newspaper speculation
upon the age Of Ella Wheeler the
Wisconsin poetess, and to that enc
announces so emphatioally as to be
authoritative, that the fair Ella is 3.
and not "a. Further, the J0lapd
say abe does not appesr to be Over
"a, and has been judged as youns
10 twenty. The gushiness of som,
of her "poems of passion wouic
better become q girl in her teens
than an old maid in her thirties.
The U. S. District Court has beer
in session the past week and still
continues. No cases Of importance
are on the docket, but quite a mum
Der Of minor character. low
county is not represented on III
jury or otherwise.
Rev. ]. L. Irish, in addition 70 bt
ing a Methodist divine Of more tina
ordinary note, Is regarded as som,
what of q politician, and hence n
great surprise was ocessioned by III
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24
an Answer Wanted.

Can any one bring US case OF
Kidney or Liver Complaint that
Electric Bitter will not speedily
cure! We say they can not, as
thousands of cases already perma
nently cured aud who are daily rec
ommending Electric Bitters, will
prove Brights Disease, Diabetes
Weak Back, or any urinary com.
plant quickly cured. They purify
the blood, regulate the bowels, anC
act directly on the diseased parts
Every bottle guaranteed For salt
at SOC. bottle by c. Il. Moffett.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24
A Disg listed Dem 0 crat.

Col. J G. knight, editorially
writes from Washington to his pap
er the Darlington Democrat, thusly
The election of Payne over Pen
dleton in Ohio, is a great boom to
the republicans, as ii assures them
that state at the October election by
overwhelming majorities, Of course,
as the Ohio democrats have chosen
to abandon the party on the two
most important questions, revenue
reform and civil service reform.
They will be abandoned by the party
generally When the party propos
es to punish 50 prominent a man as
Pendleton for attempting to be re-
spectacle, it is time to call a halt es-
pecially when a high tariff repre-
sentative If monOpolies is elected
in bis place This is as it appears
to the country. That Mr.. Payne is
q pure man | doubt not, but his cleo.
ton is and will be looked upon as
the triumph of the Standard Oil Co,
the greatest monopoly of the day.
That he is a high tariff man is not
questioned The democratic party
cannot stand up under this thing
and ought not. 1t may however, be
blessing in disguise, for now nc
energies will be wanted on Ohio
and what work can be done will be
done where it may prove of value
Ohio is a republican state, and dem
ocrats should class it with Vermont,
and waste no time over it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24

Many OF his congregation feared he
had been overcome by exhaustion.
When he saw that some excitement
was likely TO start up, he resumed
his place at the desk, and looking
prayerfully upon the enthusiastic old
gentlemen, said: Now, then, if
you have got through, III take a
clatter at the business This end
ed the "amen" entertainment
One day this divine overlook a
friend just as the latter was enter
ing a beer hall next to a boot and
shoe store. The divine sang out:
""Hello, where are you going?" The
friend endeayoring to appear inno-
cent, looked up at the signs side by
side, and replied: 81 am going in
10 get q pair Of boots" Quick as a
flash the man Of God sent back the
answer: "Well, be careful there
are no snakes in them!''
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24

a young woman in Milwaukee called
on the police to recover il diamond
ring. valued at $3.50 The detectives
took the matter in nand and Swallowed
several persons without success. some
time afterwards she visited the Cen
tral Station TO say that she remembered
placing the jewel for moment on a
case Of empty beer bottles A police
man went to the brewery that she men,
toned, and after spending IN hour in
search, discovered the ring in the bot
tom of box of bottles.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24
Notice To Creditors.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, IOWA
> County Court. In Probate

y JOunIy tOurt, IN FrODhIe
In the matter of the last will and testament OF
Samuel Webb deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Samuel
Webb, deceased, having been issued to Hannah
Webb
1t is ordered, that six months from and after
this date be, and are hereby allowed, for the
creditors of said Samuel Nebn, deceased, to pre-
sent their claims for exam nation and allowance.
Ordered further, that the claims and demands
of all persons against said deceased be received,
examined and adjusted by this court at regular
terms thereof to be held st the Court House, in
the village of Dodgevule, in said county, on the
first Tuesdays of July and september, A. D. 1884,
and that notice thereof be given by pub
LEGATION Of this order for four weeks success
siyely in the Mineral Point Tribune, a weekly
newspaper published at Mineral Point, in said
county.
BY the Court:
Iva JOHN 7. JONES Judge.
Dated Dodgeville Wis. Jan. ID, 1854
Wilson Il Mclhon, Attorneys
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24
Huntley' s Humor.

The following told on Rev. +. d.
Huntley, recently a leading Method
ist divine of this state, and still =
great fayorite, but who is now chap
lain of the U. S Senate, is going the
rounds Of the press. The Madison
Democrat says the reverend gentle
man acknowledges the corn:
"fIis well known absence of all
clerical appearance, caused him to
be accosted one morning as he en-
tered the cars, by commercial bum
mer who said, who are you bum
ming for?' Jammiug his grip into
seat, Huntley said, Il am cumming
for the Lord Jesus Christ; who are
you cumming for?'"
Here's another one: When Mr..
Huntley took charge of the NJ. f.
church, Madison, there were in his
congregation q number of old gen
tlemen who had fallen into the habit
of grooming and saying "amen!" at
every opportunity One evening the
noted divine while getting off some
of his telling points was very FIRE
quently interrupted The old gen
! tlemen were SO enthusiastic that they
not only sang out "amen!" but would
ever and anon cry ont loudly: GAY,
Lord come down! come down to-
night" The preScher stood il as
long as he could, and then sat down,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24
Notice 10 Creditors.
STATE OF WISCONSIN-IOW4

- County Court-ln Probate.
in the matter Of the estate of Joseph Bowden,
deceased
Letters OF administration with the will annex
ed, on ,he estate OF Joseph Buwden deceased
having been issued tn William Henry Bowden.
IT IS osDgRED that six months from and
after this date be, and are hereby allowed, for
the creditors of said Joseph Bowden, de-
ceased to present their claims for examination
and allowance.
ORDERED FURTHER, that the claims and de.
mands of all persons against said deceased be
received, examined and adjusted by this court
at regular terms thereof to be held al the Court
House, In The village Of DodReville, in said
county, on the first Tuesdays of July and
August A, D 1884. and that notice thereof be
given by publication of this order for four weeks
successfully in the Mineral Point TRIBUNE a
weekly newspaper published az the city OF
Mineral Point IN said county
BY the Court
JOHN T. JONES, County Judge.
Dated Dodgeylle, Wis, Jan. I'd, 1854. Iva
Wilson Il Mcllhon, Attys. for Administrator.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24
Esuckiens arnica saIxe

The greatest medical wonder of
the world Warranted to speedily
cure Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Ulcers,
Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Cancers,
Piles, Chilhlaius, Corns. letter, chap
ped Hand, and all skin ernptions.
guaranteed TO cure in every instance,
or money refunded % cents per
box. Sold hy G. r. Moffett. Oily.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24

RECENTLY the name Of Gen VIM
Tecumseh Sherman, the TRIBUNE s
candidate, appears frequently in
Washington dispatches touching
the probabilities of the Republican
national convention; and the flutter-
ing it causes in political circles,
especially among democrats, is the
best possible evidence that he is re-
garded as dangerous element" by
managing republicans whose first
object is self-interest, and by the
democracy whose last hope Of Sc
curing the control Of the govern
ment would be dispelled by the
Generals nomination at Chicago.
But the favor with which his name
is received by the republican press
generally is equally as marked. The
Milwaukee Sentinel Of the 18th, ed
ltorlally says:
Certain newspapers interested III
other candidates, show signs Of un-
easiness respecting Gen. Sherman.
They fear he may be nominated,
and take occasion to cast little filings
at him, intimating that his repeated
ly uttered declarations that he does
not want the Office of president are
insincere, and that his brother, Soma
tor Sherman is intriguing to promote
his nomination. The fact that the
generals wife is Catholic is also
mentioned as likely TO injure his
chances Of an election should he be
nominated There is, however, no
reason to doubt Gen. Sherman's sin
certify when he says that he does not
want the office. He is one Of the
franhest and most outspoken Of men.
II he should be nominated it would
be through no seeking Of his own,
and his declaration that he does not
want the Office is no reason why he
should not be nominated. Intellec-
tually he is one of the abIest men in
the country. He is thoroughly hon
est, he possesses remarkable eXecu
tive ability, and is, in every respect,
admirably fitted for the presidential
office That his wife is Catholic
is true, but there is no reason to be-
lieye that non-C Catholics among the
American people are so narrow and
bigoted that any considerable mum
Der Of them would refuse to vote
for such a man as Sherman for that
reason. "Old Tecumseh" has a
way of talking "right out in meet
ing" with a freedom and plainness
to shatter the nerves Of
SLY and plotting politicians, but it
would not hurt him with the people
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24

GTATE COUNTY COURT FOR
- Iowa County-Iu Probate.
Notice Is hereby given that at a regular term Of
the iowa county Court, to be held In and for
said county, ut the Court House, in the village of
DOdgeYile, in said county, og The fifth day
Of February A. D 1881, being the first Tuesday
Of said month, at one o'clock in the afternoon
ofsaid day the following matters will be heard
and cOnSidcred
The application OF Robert James Day and
Mary Little 20 admit 10 probate the last will and
testament of John Little, late of the town OF
WaldwiCk in said county deceased
And IL is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested ny
publishing copy Of this order for three weeks
successfully prior to said day Of hearing, in the
Mineral Point Tribune, weekly newspaper cir
clnating in said county
BY order OF the Court:
JOHN 4. JONES. Judge.
Dated Dedgeville, wis, Dee. both. 1888. Iva
Wilson x Mellh0n. AlLys for EXeontOrs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24
Leg0t Notices.
SrArE oF wIsooNsIN : couNrY counT

GTATE OF WISCONSIN - COUNTY COURT
- for Iowa County-m Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at n regular term
Of the Iowa County Court, to be held in and for
said county at the Court House, in the village
Of Dodgeyille in said county on the 9Th day OF
February :. p. 1884 being the first Tuesday OF
said month, at > O'Clock in the afternoon OF
said day, the following matters Will be heard
and considered
The application of Henry Peterson admins.
traitor OF the estate of John PaHlson late OF said
county dece sed, for the examination and al
loWance Of his administration account, ana the
assignment Of the resi- Tue Of said estate to such
persons as are by law entitled to the same.
And il is further ordered, That public notice
thereof be given To all persons interested BY
publishing copy of this order for three weeks
successfully prior 10 said day Of hearing in the
MineIal Point Tribune, weekly newspaper
published in said county
BY order OF the court:
JOHN r. JONES. Judge
Dated Dodgeyille. Wis. Dec. 2Sh 1888 lw3t
Aldro jerks, Attorney for Petitioner.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24

In the matter OF masic the English
and most other European nations are
far behind the Tcutons. According to
the statistics recently published, there
are 800 owns Of the German Empire
possessing orchestra and choral socie-
hes that give concerts in the seasons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24

, announcement few days ago that
the Elder had been appointed u. s
Consul to Cognac, France. The
position was undoubtedly rendered
him, but Mr.. Irish declined it for
good and sufficient reasons no doubt
Being strict temperance man,
though not in accord with the indie
pendent Temperance Party move
ment, it is suggested that Mr.. Irish
might have been influenced to de-
cline the consulate because of its as
sociations with "Cognac brandy"
Col. VIM. +. Villas was surround
ed" by an interviewer in Chicago
last week, aud is reported as saying:
" am heartily in favor OF Chicago
for the national democratic conycn
ton, and | have 80 informed the St.
Louis committee who wrote TO me
in behalf Of the claims of their city.
| shall vote for Chicago at the meet
ing Of the national committee, and
think we will secure the conyen-
ton for this city
Col. Villas thought the election Of
Payne in Ohio very significant, as
indicating that the old 1ilden forces
were still keeping up an orgsnlza'
ton and acting together. This did
not mean that Tiden would be a
candidate, but that the men who had
been attached to his political for
tunes would take an active hand IN
nominating the candidate Ii might
be an Ohio man or New York man,
but whoever it was the seyenty-two
votes of New York, cast as q unit,
would exercise powerful influence
in determining the result. If, for
example, Flower came into the con-
yentlon with New York behind him
his chances would be excellent. He,
for his part. did not care SO much
about the platform. If firm stand
was taken for tariff reform he would
be satisfied.
Although the promised electric
light has not yet appeared in the
city, we have a reflection from it in
the form of reduction of so cents
per thousand on the price of gas
Heretofore the price has been $3.50
per thousand to parties consuming
less than 1000 feet monthly, and
$500 TO those consuming more. On
Saturday the gas company announc
ed voluntarily that from January LIST
fifty cents deduction from these
prices would be made There is
consumed about the Capitol annually
about 800, 000-the reduction will
make about $3.50 difference to the
state, and it is believed that a reduc
tion Of as much more will be offer
ed by the gas company, if necessary
to defeat the adoption Of electric
lights by the state and city.
GA writ of repleyin, the coro-
ner has taken from the sheriff about
$4,000 worth of the Ogilvie stock
of goods, on behalf of l.. J. Far
well q Co and thus the matter rests,
until decision by the courts can be
reached.
Roller skating was introduced in
Madison only recently, but if re-
ports are true this classic city Of the
west is as thoroughly captured by
the "riuk" as her coarser nejghbors.
1t is said the crowd nightly in at
tendance Is too great to be accom-
modated with room to properly IL
lustrate the amusing features of the
treacherous roller.
The celebrated Matthew Arnold is
to favor Madison with one of his
famous lectures. The educated cir
cles" Of the city will be fully repre-
scented. w. II. b.
HuntleY'S HUmor
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24

Prot. c. X Molf-tt, the druggist is always
wide-awake to business and sparcs no pains ia
secure the best OF every ailiclc in his line He
has secured the agency for Kemps Balsam for
Consumption Coughs. Gods, Asthma, Bron-
chitis, and all affections OF the throat and
lungs. Sold on positive guarantee. Price
80 cents and sl.00. 2lly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24

THE jury in the case of young
Mutt, the slayer of Dukes, his
fathers murderer, on trial at Pitts
burgh, Pa, on a change Of venue
from Fayette county, has brought
in verdict of "not guilty The
plea was insanity
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24

messengers, at 81 200 each, by virtue
Of the resolution which continues
wounded veteran soldiers on the
roll; and another party, named by
Congressman Rankin, holds an $500
position as messenger"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24
City Residence for sale.

The undersigned wishes to sell
his residence, located back of the
Z. ). Hotel; roomy and in good con-
ditiou. II. r. OsBoESE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24
For SaIe-A bargain.

House and lot No. 276. in Twins addition ia
the eits Of Mideral Point, situated IL the SOUTH
ern part of the city. The same Is for sale cheap
and on reasonable terms. Apply 20
}tf VIM BROWN
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24

STATE OF WISCONSIN IOWA co COURT,
> In Probate
In the matter Of the estate Of Nicholas Coad,
deceased.
Letters Of documentary on the last viii and
testament of Nicholas Coad deceased having
been issued 10 Jane CoAd.
IRIS ORDERED, that II months from aud after
this date be. and are hereby allowed, for the
creditors Of said Nicholas Coad, deceased. TO
present their claims for examination and allow
anCe.
ORDERED FURTHER, that the claims and de-
mands of ali persons against said deceased be
received, examined and adjusted by this court
at regular terms thereof TO be held a. The Court
House IN the village of Dodgcville, in said
county, on the first Tuesdays of December, 1884
and January. A. d. 1853 and that notice thereof
be given by publication OF this order for four
weeks successfully in the Mineral Point Tribune,
weekly newspaper published at the city Of
Mineral Point, in said county
BY the Court:
JOHN r. JONES County Judge.
Dated Dodgeyille, Wis, Dec l2th 1888 5lw4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24
JOhN ! JONtor oullty Juuse.
Dated Dodgeyille, Wis, Dec. l2th 1888 DIV
STATE OF wIscoNsIN-.oo.U!NNTY coURT

GTATE OF WISCONSIN-COUN COURT
= for Iowa County Court-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at Il regular term
of the Iowa County Court, 10 be held in and
for said county, al the Court House, in the
village of Dodgeyille, in said county. on the 9th
day Of February A. ID. 1854, being the first
Tuesday OF said month, at (l1) eleven O'Clock
in the forenoon OF said day, the following mat
tiers will be heard and considered,
The application of David NJ. Thomas to al,
init to probate the last will and testament OF
Benjamin Thomas, late OF the town Of Miffiin
in said county, deceased.
And it is Further Ordered, That public notice
thereof be given TO all persons interested 10y
publishing copy OF this order for three weeks
successfully, prior to said day of hearing, In
the Mineral Point Tribune, a weekly news
paper circulating in said eounty.
By order OF the Court
5lw3 JOHN II. JONES. Judge.
Dated Dodgeyille Wis, Dec. 18th 1855.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-01-24
Taken sIpzgeifer.

BY the undersigned, o.year.old red
heifer with crumped horns No artificial
marks. Owner will please call. prove proper.
y, pay charges, and take said stray
ROM JULIAN.
Dated Mineral Point. Dec 30 1888