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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-09-27
The eROund-up,, On the Plains.

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a The general sround-up''is the great
event in the stockman's year and is thus
announced in the Territorial paper:
ROUNDUP, No. Laramie Plains Round
Up viii meet at the lower bridge near McGill's
ranch, on the Big Laramie River June |, and
proceed to work the country between the
river and the Black Hills divide as far south
as Red Duties; from thence It will work In
thence back to Diamond Peak, working the
Boulder and intermediate creeks up to the
source of the Big Laramie River tafs
A roundup party takes from six to.
fifteen wagons, furnished by the stock
men owning the herds. Some ofithe
ranges extend over thirty miles, the
average heipgs about ten, A,rpund-up
party with, ten wagons has q force of
about ten cowboys and q cook with
each wagon, and every cowboy has a
! string y 6f SIX to ten ponies The .sout'i
takes place at threein the morning, an
: der the charge of an 8xperienced fores
man. All aremouDted. He sepdsIpne
party.out on, the !.tdiYides'' as ,oufpiok-
cts, while othef parties dehle along the
canyons gulches and over the meadow
land, with orders to drive the cattle up
to the roundup CENTRE A good cow
boy will ride from thirty to forty miles
lin amorning, ,comingupto hispony herd
and taking out. another of his, string as
needed; thus three or four ponies are
often ridden down in a. day BY a single
rider. When the foreman covers his
day. the cattle are gathered on the
plain in small herds, and the segrega-
tion.is made by the cowboys ridmgiinto
the herds with shouts and oaths and
driving out the cattle bearing the
brands OF the several owners. This is
denominated "cutting out, while those
not SO engaged are employed in ''hold-
ingp the herds, each of which are
| ''worked out in the same manner. The
cattle left over are called s'estrays' and
s'mavericks,n estrays being of unknown
ownership, while maverick" is an
| unbranded calf away from its mother.
A '.mavericks' found on the general
roundup is branded with the mark be
longing to the largest female herd IN
the neighborhood, and is thus mothereC
into large family. The brands art
| unlimited in device and no two arr
alike, all being recorded in the Count,
| Clerk'soffice in book made for the pun
i pose. branding occurs at the clossof thu
i ''round-up. 1.-THE cattle of single own
ership are driven into corral, where !
fire is burning and the branding-iron
heated i. A cowboy rides in,. swings hi
lariat over the head of d calf or aroun,
4 its hind feet, securing, the hand end o
the lariat to the pommel of his saddle
The calf is then thrown down. its ear
slit or cut and the brand burned into it
side. The work is done with grea
rapidity, and despite the noise there i
no confusion. The buiness is thorough
| ly systematized, and as far as possibb
the rights of stockmen are cared for b,
such laws as there are in the Territories
but more and better by ithe Regulation
of the Stock GtbwerS kssoeiatiohs.Es
Cor. PbStadelpkt1 TIase$.g5 G&1A3
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-09-27

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"a, AAs eosS .''''z 'P4 !. ts''t9 sA'n0A1s = }
Vavasa''n. A.
Signor 5aiyAN ~ can make
more money n i'Hf'.e@ ~ one sensqn
than he can ~ A1t2E* ~ eAx.--M 4.
Gun.
n Rev. + De Alk Aaimage re.
Gently received tte ks&Eae q DOCTOR q
divinity IRON the University oH 4ennes-
see. Brooktysa UlslQl,
-Christine Nilsson 1sa 40 Chicago
capitalists that II i ia conservatory
of'music is established S. this country
she will leave tbs stAge A. become ~
tlirectress. = CHICAGO Jour
Secretary Of tho 1'rea Eolgor Is
very proud OF his Ancestry pplp srer
quently remark 70 him bis nplanne
to Dir Benjamiu franklin hs InYaris
| able answer cotlAess havS ht tOf
,Eranklih's mother was q 10 Z
4 Pat Mallov. known to all tlIs world
| from the song bearing his nasisa died
| In Louisville. He was i RAILROAD man
remarkable for his wit and kehla| slApo-
| sition, and the song ia his bonn aa
| written BY Charlie Ward
Courier Journ0t.
Bishop Pierce, of Georgia. hNN n
| walking cane that was made from some
| Of the timber Of the first Metbodiei
| Church built on American ehils YhN
| cane is one hundred and twenty years
| old, and was presented 70 the Bishops
/ father many wears aOo,
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-09-27
) Roth sides q a Bear story. 4 J.

While two bears were lying DOING in
their pit at the Jardin DIES Plantes. inc
Paris. the other day, a workman incon-.
fell in on top of them. The
she-bear, very much alarmed, fled to the
remotest corner Of the pit and groaned
dismally at the unexpected trespasser,
but her mate approached the insensible
body and after assuring himself that ii
was harmless began playing with II, The
man recovered his senses, and finding
himself the plaything of bear caught
hold of the animals snout, in the hope
of keeping its jaws shut, while the spec
tators yelled and pelted the bear with
large chunks of bread. This annoyed
bruin SO much that he bit the workman
and had not the lookers-on let down a
rope to the workman and pulled
Jacques out the bear-if the man had
persisted in his yiolence-w would proba.
bly, have done him serious mischief. As
it was it only danced about on its hind
legs underneath the ascending man and
expressed.its opinion of the meanness OF
such behavior In the strongest language
at its command. Such, told from the
bearls point of View is an incident that
very recently occurred, Those, how
ever, who record it prefer to state the
affair from the mans point of view.
They say, therefore, that rs jacques was
looking at the bears he had the niisfor-
tune to fall into the pitt The ferocious
brutes, until then asleep, at once leaped
to their feet and, while one retired
growing horribly to the opposite side Of
the pit, the other Immediately APP
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-09-27
A Loaded Book Agent.

Retired Book Agent-"Why, howde
do, Jinksp How spruce you are look
ing What business are you in nowp''
Jinks-"Same old business selling
books
WHAT still book agentP"
YES
'sAnd aliveP"
81 seem to be-"
.'Well, l can't understand it. Since
/ haEe got out of the hospital / have
given up books.
keep on and am making $4,000 a
year
s'How do You manage to escape
deathp"
s.Easv enough. / first Introduce my
self As al agent of Mr. 0'Donogan
Ross and Ist for a Subscription Is the
dynaiai4 fdnd. 2
ssPeople refuse, Of course
*seertaInly. Then take out Of nav
pocket can of brick dust, labeled in
big letters dynamite, and begin to OK.
patiafe on its merits. ~ fFt
ssXes" "a
They beg me to handle it carefully
and put it away. Then / place it in my
coattail pocket
.sOh! hol''
AFTER that open my samples and
talk book to them until they buy, anc
they don't dare kick me. albany ar
gus.
I Thirty vessels have been sunk OF
i wrecked off Norwalk and Bridgev atei
on the Connecticut shoals since 1852
Hartford Post.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1884-09-27

"A Cincinnati young woman, who
deserves to be as richly rewarded as
job for her patience. has made herself
a beautiful frock, with yoke and sleeves
and flounces of rick-rack lace, using
moro than hundred yards Of it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
Iowa County Fair.

Elsewhere in to-day's paper we
print the premium list of the Iowa
county agricultural society, to be
held at Dodgeville, Sept. %, "a and
Is. The people of Iowa county
should take especial interest in
making the fair a grand success.
Read the premium list over care
fully and make up your mind to
take something to the fair. Let
it be made creditable exhibit OF
the industrial products of this and
adjoining counties. The abundant
yield and excellent quality of all
kinds of grain, fruit and vegetables
will insure a display in these classes
that has never been surpassed.
Take your choicest samples to the
fair, and make the exhibit such as
the people of Iowa county will
have good reason to be proud of.
Take your fine horses, cattle, sheep,
swine and poultry to the fair, that
the Improvements that have been
made during the past few years in
stock breeding may be more fully
made known and appreciated. Take
the products of your skill in every
direction to the fair. Compare notes
with your neighbor, and help to
make the occasion what it is in
tended that it should be, a real
benefit to all who attend.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
PERSONAL.

Joseph Ellengen who has been located al
Argyle, Lafayette county, for the past year OF
more, is in town visiting relatives and friends,
VIM. Brown and Jas ". Hutchinson started
on wednesday for business "Trip through the
counties of Crawford and Richland They will
return about fair time.
Arthur Temple, of Chicago. has been in this
city during the week visiting his mother and
sister. He received cordial greeting from
many old time friends.
Miss Rosie Guttenstein of Milwaukee, is
visiting with her sister. Mrs, a. G. Deller OF
this city,
A. W. Cobb came up from Rockford on Sat
urday evenings train, and spent a lew DAYS
visiting relatives and friends in this city.
John Kieffer for many years leading mer-
chant of Mineral Point but now of Larrimore,
Dakota, is in town visiting old time friends.
Mr.. Klefer is accompanied by his wife and
children.
Miss Eta Teasdale started on Monday last
for Englewood. Ills. where she will visit the
to Atchison, Kansas.
Willie Gilman. of LaSalle. accompanied Geo.
Spensley to this city, on Wednesday evening 5
train, for visit.
Miss Ida Boynton. of Platteville, is visiting,
with her cousin Miss Mary Boynton, of this city.
Robert Martin has gone to Sheldon, Iowa, on
land business.
Miss Mary Thomas and brother Miley are visit
ing in Shullsburg, at the home of their uncle,
Mr.. c. Hutchinson.
Mr. and Mrs W. H. Osborne, of Boscobel, are
in this city visiting relatives and friends
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
An Excellent Work.

We have recently examined a
work entitled America, an Ency-
clopedia Of its History and Bio
graphy," by the well known author
Prof. Stephen NJ. Newman. We
have no hesitancy in pronouncing
the book an excellent one in every
respect. The history is arranged in
chronological paragraphs and the
facts concisely stated. The biograph-
ical feature of the work can not fail
to commend itself to all who love to
read of the achievements of noted
men. The life Of every eminent
American is given in the volume,
which contains over ten hundred
and sixty pages. The illustrations
are very fine, and shows the high
degree of excellence that has been
attained in the art of engraving.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
LOCAL ITEMS.

Read advertisement of Kansas
Prairie Land for sale or exchange.
The people of the growing village
of Livingstone are about to erect a
new school house.
The annual Nj. f. canlp-meeting
will be held at Bethel Grove from
August Goth to 25th.
The Good Templars will give a
dime entertainment in their hall on
Friday evening, August Is.
The Fairweather opera company
will give an entertainment at Dodge
vile on the 10Th inst.
Preparations are already being
made for the Milwaukee exposition
which opens early in September.
A. w. Moore, of the Park Hotel
at Platteville, fell and dislocated his
shoulder while running a foot race.
John Kim is building a residence
in the rear of the store building
which he recently purchased of Mrs
II. Lenahau.
Rev. J. n. Elhott's passionate OF
the Presbyterian church will close
next Sunday. He will preach
morning and evening.
The annual meeting of the west
Wisconsin conference of the Method
list church will be held at Eau Claire
about the middle of September,
Gov. John p. st. John, the prohi.
bition candidate for president, will
speak at the Wisconsin State Fair
Madison, on Wednesday, Sept. II,
Remember that the ladies of The
Presbyterian church will serve sup
per in the lecture room, this Thurs
day, evening. Price % cents. Ict
cream extra.
A. H. Hodsdon, piano tuner, viii
be in Mineral Point about the 18th
of the present month. Orders car
be left at Hanscom's book store, o.
with Prof. S. I. Osborne.
Wednesday, September 18th, vii
be the children's gala day at tn,
Wisconsin State Fair. All children
under the age of sixteen will be ad
mitted on that day free of charge.
A generous hearted citizen o
Brodhead recently made a gift o
$500 to the Beloit college. A mum
Der of young men of Brodheat
E contemplate entering the colleg
: this fall.
The Brodhead Independent say
/, that travel is picking up judging b.
8 the great number of people goin
Z to the Young House, from the Min
. eral Point passenger tTain, for Dime
and supper
The Platteville district cam
. meeting of the M. Z. church wi
be held at Bethel Grove, August cot
to 18th. All trains on the c., NJ.
st. P. R'y stop in sight of grounds
The fair from Mineral Point an
return is S1.15.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
.Iineral Point
HIGHLAND.

In the ladies contest that was
held at the rink last Thursday Miss
Jennie McIver received first prize
and Miss Maggie Delaney second.
1t is reported here that there
will be a match game of ball for
prize of 500 between the High
land and Dodgeville clubs some
where in the near future.
Mrs. Frank Washa while going
down the cellar last week stumbled
and fell to the bottom, injuring her
inwardly. She is now confined to
her bed.
The people of this place are betting
ten dollars to one on Cleveland.
Mr.. Chas. Clark of this place,
gave a social dance in his new build
ing last Monday night.
We noticed several gangs of people
going to and from the woods last
week, and when we found out the
cause, it was that blackberries were
ripe.
Our Highland base ball club went
to Centerville last Sunday to play
match game. When they reached
the grounds and saw the strong,
healthy set they thought it best not
to play, but finally decided to go in
for all they were worth; which they
did, the game resulting, Highland
80 and Centerville IL.
The republicans of this place
claim a large number of new re-
cruits to their ranks. And as the
Chicago Tribune stated that the
democratic town Of Highland will
give republican majority of about
two hundred. Now this is all very
nice to believe for those who reside
few hundred miles from this
place, but to US, living here it is
all bosh. The republican vote of
this place will hardly hold out the
number that Mr.. Hazelton got two
years ago, which number was ia
votes. If they do get that number
they will have to do some tall cleo
pioneering. The fact is there are
few greenbackers that have come
out for Blaine and few for Cleve-
land, while there are quite few
independents who have crawled over
to the democratic side. When the
votes are counted in November you
will find out that the vote of the
republicans will be just as 1 have
stated. They also claim that there
are a great many Irish who
are going to support Blaine. We
acknowledge that there are some,
but they have been republicans for
years, and some of them green
hackers. IF the result depended on
Highland Cleveland would be our
next president by a very handsome
majority.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
s. w. Wis. |. A.

The executive committee of the
S. W. Wis, L. A. appointed G. G.
Cox, L. w. Sylvester and Thos.
Priestley, subcommittee to sell the
stands.
All of the state officers, with the
exception of Governor Rusk, will
be present at the coming fair of the
S. w. Wis. |. A. The Governor will
attend if the republican state con-
vention adjourns in time to per-
nit him to do so.
Take notice that the stand
privileges for the coming fair will
be offered at auction on the grounds
of the association. Wednesday,
August Goth, 1884, at 2 o'clock p.
m. Per order of committee on
stands.
The Shullsburg Pick & Cad of last
week contained the following in
regard to our coming fair:
Samuel j. Wright the wide-awake secretary OF
the Mineral Point fair, has our thanks for
Comps to the next exhibition. Sept. ,, 8, and
next. The tickets are neatly printed, and
pertumed with Hoyt'S cologne, and the only OBJ
lection we have is that sam spells Shullsburg
with one |. II 1t had been spelled with three
Is we shouldn't be surprised for 1t is so easy
for those Mineral Point chaps 10 raise !. The
fair is always u good one.
The Pick and Cad is probably not
aware that Secretary Wright was
awarded the first premium at a
spelling match in this city some
years ago. We published a some
what extended biography Of him
at the time, and will only remark
here that, although perhaps a little
off on the spell, he makes a good
Secretary, and accept the truth OF
statement kindly made by our es-
teemed contemporary that 1.-THE fair
is always a good one."
The following wholesome ad-
vice given by the Western Farmer
should be followed by every res
ident of this section of the state
where the annual exhibition of the
S. w. Wis. |. \. has become SO
important an event:
The great holiday week for the farmer should
| be the local and county fairs held nearest &c
his home. Here every member of the family
| should spend at least one day-the Older ones
TO observe the fine stock exhibited by his neigh
! bors the younger to enjoy themselves as best
! they may by the sights To be seen and the
| lessons that even young children may learn by
the exhibits. AS in The proverb Charity begins
at home" so it is with our fairs: see that the
home fairs are fully sustained; take work
| ing interest, and do not leave the work for a
| few to do. As soon as you can get hold OF
/ ~. let and loot
| something to compete Tor. and win many
prizes as you can afford 10 carry home. Thi:
| makes the fair more interesting, and the hon
! orS are worth looking for.
| And yet the larger district and state fairs
should nosEbe neglected. There you will see
| a lasger-pernAps not better-aggregation of the
| products os the state, the best live stock i'm
| proved farm machinery, etc, 1t will be money
| well invested to attend as many of the fairs a:
| time and means will permit Take the boy:
and girls, and the wife, and make them and
| yourself happy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
The National Bank.
(No. 32O3.l

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF
THE CoMPTRoLLER OF THE CUR
RENcY, Washington, June 10, 1884.
Whereas - by satisfactory evil
dence presented to the undersigned,
it has been made to appear that
the First National Bank Of Mineral
Point in the city of Mineral Point
in the county of Iowa and state of
Wisconsin, has complied with all
the provisions of the Revised Stat
utes of the United States, required
to be complied with before an asso-
citation shall be authorized to COM
mence the business of banking.
Now therefore, l, Henry w. Can
non, Comptroller of the Currency,
do hereby certify, that the First
National Bank of Mineral Point in
the city of Mineral Point, in the
county of Iowa and state of Wis
consin. is authorized to commence
the business of banking as provided
in section tifty-one hundred and
sixty-nine of the revised statutes OF
the United States.
In testimony whereof witness my
hand and seal of Office this tenth
day of June, 1884.
FL. W. CANNON,
46w10 Comptroller of the Currency
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Get one of those Lawn settees at
A. F. Bishops for s4.00.
Just the thing! That choice
roasted coffee at J. A. Spratler's.
The best scot. tea in the market,
is at the Nimble Nickel Cash store.
Save your cabbage by buying
Sholes' Insect Exterminator, at J.
A. Spratler's.
Mr.. II. II. Chandler is in the east
purchasing goods. When he returns
look out for bargains.
Ladies and children's ready made
dresses and underware, at prices
never heard of before, at Deller's
Farmers, Brewer & Penhallegon
pays cash for your produce, buy
your groceries of them. 80
John Horn, p Allen & Son, Toay
Bros. and J. A. Spratler have the ex-
elusive sale in Mineral Point for the
Excelsior Shirt Polish. Prepared
only by E. w. Anger. 45w4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
DIED.
LEWIS Q. WHEELER.

LEWIS q. WHEELER.
Lewis G. Wheeler, a former well known res
ident of this city, died on the I'd of August, al
his home near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, of cancer
of the bowels aged 80 wears, . months and 2C
days. We take the following particulars of his
death from the Cedar Rapids Republican:
His sickness was of necessity lingering and
painful one, in which a physical organization
naturally strong. resisted and protracted the
struggle to the last. Through il all he was sur
rounded by his family and Ininistered to by
gentle hands and loving hearts TO whom nc
service was burden, If II could relieve him for
a moment of the intense pain he constantly
suffered.
His funeral was attended at the family res
sidenee, on Monday August 4th, by large
number of friends and acquaintance from the
city. who came to show their sincere regard
for departed friend. The services were con
Quoted by Rev. B. Miner of Hope Chapel, who
fore the removal of Mr.. Wheeler to this city
assisted by Rev. Mr.. Hassell, now of Fairfax
Iowa, who was his pastor at Dodgevllle, MIS-
before his removal to Mineral Point Beautitu,
floral offerings were around the coffin, and
loving hands strewed tras rant flowers upon the
coffin in the grave.
After seventeen years residence here he bore
reputation as business man, that is above
reproach Even when reverses came and
fortune was swept from him he came out o.
the wreck the same honest, upright honorable
man he had ever been, giving up TO his credit
ors everything he possessed, except the ont
priceless thing he would not give up-his good
name.
Mt. Wheeler was married at Mineral Point
Wisconsin. on the Sd of November, 1850, Il
Cornelia Beach, daughter of Curtis and Sophie
Beach. and sister of Thomas C. Beach, who witt
/ his widowed mother now resides In this city
He leaves to mourn ms loss WdaoW anu wv
Louis B. Wheeler the latter now with A,
( Taylor,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
Excursion to Iowa and Nebraska.

The Illinois Central r. R. viii
run an Excursion to Storm Lake,
Cherokee and Lema1s, Iowa; Wayne
and Harrington Nebraska, leaving
Warren 4:23 P. NJ, Aug. 26., 1884,
at the usual exceedingly low round
trip rates. Return tickets good for
80 days. Stop-over privileges granted
at all points west of and including
Iowa Falls. Applications for sleep
ing car accommodations, descriptive
pamphlets and excursion bills, Civ.
ing rates, time of train. etc, should
be made to the undersigned, al
Manchester, Iowa. J. f. MERRY,
Gen. West Pass. Agent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
FARM FOR SALE.
A Rare chance for a Bargain.

The undersigned wishes 70 sell his farm con
sistiur Of about % acres, situated about II miles
north easterly from the city Of Mineral Point,
well inclosed and divided into four nelds; nas
: eo7nfortabIe dwelling house and fair out build
~, = well supplied with wood and water
planted 70 cate acres. corn acres per1ey
serss rye acres, potatoes acre peas - acre
800 g,ass Al acres Wild meadow acres, q
--1-i S1rien and small orchard The remainder
z in Wild pasture Immediate POSSESSION gwen
time viii be given on part OF payment 4
.rnfnariOn invited address OF inquire OF T. d
TreriIgus. Mineral Point Wisconsin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15

Don't fill the system with quinine
in the effort to prevent or cure Fever
and Ague. Ayers Ague Cure is a
far more potent preventive and
remedy, with the advantage of leav,
ing in the body no poisons to pro,
duce dizziness, deafness headache,
and other disorders. The prophet
ors warrant it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-08-15
Game of Base Ball

The Lightning Strikers, of this
city, played the Fleetfoot club of OAR
lington, a friendly game of base ball
on Tuesday, which resulted in a
victory for the Mineral Point club
by score of IA to II. The game
was holly contested all the way
through, and was not decided until
the last inning was played, as the
Darlington boys were in the lead up
to that time. The following is the
score