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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-01

For maps, time tables. rates OF passage and
freight etc., apply 10 the nearest station agent of
the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RAILWAY,
or to any Railroad agent anywhere in The United
States or Canada.
K, MILLER, A. V. II. CARPENTER,
Gen Manager Gen'l Pass. and Ticket Ag't
J. +. TUCKER, GEO. IL. HEAFFoRD,
Asst Genl Manager. Asst Genl Pass. Ag't
Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-01

| PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, Mineral Point, Wis
| Office in Graders block. Xv43u.
Office hours from O'Clock till p. m; and
| from till =. m,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-01

Parker's Pleasant Worm Syrup Never Fails
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-01

THE new DEAL" WHEELED
WALKING FLOWS,
SINGLE AND DOUBLE FURROW.
THE ssNEW DEAL, is lighter in draft and more
easily handled than a hand plow, and cuts
more uniform furrow.
THE ssNEW DEAL" il lighter in draft, lighter in
weight and lighter in price than sulky plow,
and will do all its work.
THE "NEW DEAL' Gang cuts "a inches with the
draft of l6 inch hand plow-a saving Of so per
cent. in labor. Does all the work of four
horse riding gang with one less horse and little
more than half the cost.
THE "NEW DEAL" Plows are ALI STEEL,
insuring greatest strength with highest weight.
This is no untried and rickety experiment, and
these claims are not made recklessly to attract at
tention This system is the outgrowth of careful
observation and experiment reaching over period
OF years, with rational view of the requirements
Of the times.
They are superior to any plows ever offered,
and the most economical plows ever placed in the
market. Send for circular.
DEERE q CO., Mfrs, Moline, III.
FOR SALE BY
S. HOOKING & co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-01
THE
CHICAGO.
MILWAUKEE
& ST. PAUL

RAILWAY COMPANY
Owns aud operates nearly, 5000 miles of thor
oughly EQUIPPED road in Illinois, Wisconsin,
Iowa and Minnesota and Dakota.
IT Is THE SHORT LINE AND
BEST ROUTE BETWEEN ALL
PRINCIPAL POINTS IN THE
NORTH WEST AND FAR WEST.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-01

II Will give twelve entlre weeks OF
school work in the Spring.
On last Monday morning at about
two o'clock a fire broke out in the
cellar under ]. Darcy & Som
store on commerce street, which was
first discovered by the family living
over the store, the smoke coming
up through the building into the
rooms above. The city hall bell
rung out an alarm and many people
hastend to the scene. The fire,
which originated among some straw
and rubbish, was easily put out
before it could gain any Roadway.
But had it not been for the timely
discovery of the fire the building
and its entire contents would IN
doubtedly have been destroyed.
John Flynn, a farmer residing
three miles south of Darlington was
found dead on Wednesday morn
ing of last week, hanging to a small
tree near the roadside. The OAR
lington Democrat says: He had
left the house about ten o'clock a.
m. and told the family to call him
when dinner was ready. The hour
having arrived when the family
were about to dine one of the
children was sent to call the father to
his meal but soon returned and said
the father was nowhere to be found.
Search was Immediately instituted
when the lifeless body was found
hanging to the limb Of a tree. some
fifty yards distant from the house.
Mr.. Flynn was about sixty years Of
age, and was 8 hard working, honest
man. His health had been poorly
for years and it is supposed his
mind finally gave way from his
great suffering.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-05-01

ORDER TO HEAR PETITION or ADMIEIsTEsTIO TO
SELL REAL ESTATE.
State Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court-ln
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

FAIRFIEID-Mr. Josiah Lassell, Il
wealthy capitalist of Whitinsyille' Mass,
has purchased large block of the stock
of the Kennebec Farming Co., of Fair
field, and the mortgages on the property,
| held by the Coburn estate and Skowhegan
parties -. The Kennebcc FramingCo., is
loading this week at Bath, schooner for
Ponta Rosa, on the Appalachicola river,
Florida. The cargo consists oftwo large
houses, n summer house, one bowling alley
steam LAUGH and river scow, fort. a. Ed
son of the Electric Co. New York. The same
company have furnished four depots this
season for the Old Colony r. r., Boston,
and are working on another for the same
company, 34xlOl, eighteen feet posted
-. The Fairfield Journal says that Hon.
S. A. Nye has purchased for himself, Jo-
siah Chase and his brother, Alone
| Chase of North New Portland, half of the
Kibby township on the Spencer stream.
comprising 1900 acres. The purchase
amounts to 800 900 and the tract is well
tmbered. The purchasers will probably
not operate on this tract this season..
Reports state that more lumber will be
cut on the south branch of Dead River
the coming winter than ever before in
one season. n. Totman of Fairfield has
go or 70 men employed and will put in an
other crew, and will get out from 1000,
900 to 5000, 900. George Smith will cut
about 100000, Closson 5000, 900, Brad
street 5000 900 to 100000, Cyrus Chase
800, 900 to 1000, 900 and Shaw & Leavitt
about 100000. This amount 10 00,-
600 to Is. 900, 00O-will be cut from tract
less than twelve miles long by seven wide.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02
Boston Produce Market.

BOSTON, Dec. 2,
The following quotations are from this
mornings Journal:
Hay is in steady demand with sales of
choice at $40 to 500.
Butter is quiet, but prices are firm.
Extra Northern creamery is quoted at 90
C; choice at 23 to 25c. Extra Northern
dairy sells ut 23c, choice at Is to l9c.
Some quoted much lower in price.
Eggs continue dull, Eastern being quot
ed at 81 to CSC.
Beans are quiet and easy, Northern pea
being quoted at $l.90 and mediums at
Sl.SO to $l.s5 per bu. including hand
picked.
Potatoes are in moderate demand, Rose
being quoted at so to Goo; Hebrons, As to
CSC.
Green Apples are quiet at $l.50 per Dbl
for No. l.
Poultry is lower and dull with choice
young turkeys selling at l5c and chickens,
10 to lac.
Wool Is in active demand, particularly
medium and low grades. Medium un-
washed fieeces have sold from 20 to 25 C
and some choice lots as high as q and CSC,
Washed feeces lave been in fair demand
at full previous prices.
GENERAL COMMENT: Wool more active
and firm; iron and other metals steady
dry goods quick; groceries in moderate
demand Hour dull corn and oats firm.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02
A Horrible Accident.

Sunday morning IA years old girl by the
name OF Violet, who works for Mr.. Moses d.
Wadleigh, of Oldtown, went into the cellar to
build a fire in the furnace. She started wood
fire and while standing by the furnace her dress,
which was of Gotten, drawn into the fire
and in an instant she was in flames. The other
inmates of the house had not arisen, but the ag-
onizing shreks Of the unfortunate girl soon
brought all the household to the scene of the ac-
cident. The girl wrapped in a rug, and
then water thrown upon her
When an attempt was made to remove the
clothes from the girl the burned flesh came off
with them A physician was called and every
thing possible was done to relieve her terrible
suferings. She was horribly burned about the
limbs, on her body and about the face and neck
At first it was thought the girl could live ouly
a short time, but is themorning she was so much
better it thought she might survive but she
will probably be dishgured for life.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

C. L. McClcry, the well known Maine
the REPORTER a copy of a phamphlet
showing the present condition of the
State, its agriculture, financial and manu-
featuring developments, published under
the direction of the Secretary of State.
1t is well written phamphlet and is
worthy of careful perusal We notice
the compiler has scaled down the cities of
the State to ID. If we are not mistaken
there are 10. Probably the wicked print
er is to blame for this slight error
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

Letters received from Madrid attribute
the death of King Alfonso to various
causes. One attributes his death to pull
monary phthisic, another to tuberculosis
of the ,ntestines, and still another to gen
cral anemia and long falling of health
Il il stated that In the midst of his bust
ness and extreme depression the King
painted his cheeks to give him an arti-
fetal appearance of health, and that he
constantly persisted in disregarding the
requests of his physicians that he should
remain at his hunting seat at FL Pardo,
declaring that there were political reas-
ons for his presence at the capital.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

SoLo>.-In passing through this town
the other day was glad to think it had
improved AS it has. | looked back and
remembered we'll what it was forty years
ago. Thin most all the business was
done on the north side of the brook in
two stores, now we have ten running i'll
modern style. Then the hotel kept by
Asa Vickery was in order to feed the hun
CRY, it has long since fell to ashes and its
owner to dust, now we have two large
and commodious hotels with ample room
for all. In one thing we remain the same
then noticed one lawyers sign which
bore the name Cobb; now we see but one
which reads Boswell. I'D. z. CLANCY was
in town Saturday. -. A drove of sheep
left here few days ago bought by Will
liams & Merry of n. Arson. j. S. Long
leg will have sixteen horses in the woods
this winter.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

THE ATLANTIc.-The December Atlantic con-
tains very interesting installmcnts of Mrs. Oil
plants serial, A Country Gentleman, and Hen
ry Jamess new story, The Princess Casamassi-
ma. DIR Holmes concludes The New Portfolio
which has been so acceptable to the readers of
the Atlantic with some After Glimpses. Horace
L. Scudder completes au excellent series Of pa
pers with one on Childhood in Modern Litera.
ture and Art. Prof. Charles F. Smith, of Van
derbilt University, contributed an important ar
ticle on Southern Colleges and Schools. John
Fske concludes his very significant essay on
The Idea of God as affected by Modern Knowl-
edge. Edmund Noble, author Of The Russian
Revolt, writes Of Life in st. Petersburg. There
are poems by William H. Hayne, Edith NJ,
Thomas, Charlotte. Fiske Bates, and others.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

The desirability of having varied bust
ness interests in q towns Illustrated at this
time in many or the smaller coast towns
that are dependent largely on shipping
and fishing. Both industries are very dull
now and shipbuilding is practically dead
in most of the coast towns of Maine where
it once nourished Summer travel helps
all these towns very materially but it
covers so small a portion of the year that
It Is not to be depended upon for sole
business while it works in well with other
lines.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

Hon. T. B. Reed, the able Congressman
from the First district of Maine, is prom
inently mentioned as the probable Repub-
lcan nominee for Speaker of the House.
His marked ability and long service en-
title him to the honor.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02
Falmouth Hotel, PortIa nd, N Q.

To meet the demand of the times transient
rates have been graded at $500, $3.50, $500
$3.50, and $500 per day according to size and
location Of rooms. Guests will please specify
upon registering grade of rooms they wish to &C.
cupy. Hotel furnished throughout with black
walnut and carpeted with brussels.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02
rh. pre.lde nt,al Success sion.

The death of vice-President Hendricks
leaves the L. S. Senate without any presi-
ding officer, none having been elected pro
tenn as has been the usual custom at the
beginning of the session. The Republic
cans having q majority of Senators will
elect one of their number. Democratic
papers advise magnanimity on the part OF
the Republican Senators and advise them
to elect Democratic Senator, so that in
the improbable event of the death OF the
President, the administration may remain
Democratic. 1t is safe to say this plea
will not be needed. The candidates Tor
the Presidency of the Senate are said to
be Edmunds, Sherman, Logan and Hoar.
The Senator elected to the position Will
preside over the joint convention OF the
House and Senate when the result OF the
next Presidential election is announced.
The Importance of providing for more
definite and guarded presidential success
sion is made more apparent by the death
of Mr.. Hendricks and the majority of the
House of Representatives will doubtless
regret that they defeated the bill before
Congress at the last session
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

We wish to call attention to the pros
pectus of the Boston Journal for 1856,
published in another column of this paper.
The Journal, staunch defender of Re-
publican principles, is, and has been for
the last fifty years, one of the most popu-
lar newspapers in New England, chron-
telling as it does, news, entertainment and
instruction. In short, 1t is regarded by
all as first class journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

1t is trihe exasparating that man
like Senator VOORHEES, of Indiana, who
was conspicuous enemy to the Govern
ment during thh entire war of the Repub-
lie, should have it in his power to remove
ex-solders from Office and appoint others
in their pace, as is now being freely done
in his state on his dictation.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

There was snow all around us last
week, but none in this vicinity. There
was snow at Portland and all over New
Hampshire and Vermont and further
west. There is good sleighing in Aroos-
took County, and the northern part of
SnmeYSnt
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

Secretary Manning recently sent out
circulars of inquiry, to various parts of
the country, in regard to tariff matters.
The replies constitute a strong popular
protest against any tariff agitation. Many
prefer to endure the present evils rather
than be subjected to mischievous effects
of an agitation.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

Four Vice Presidents before Mr.. Hen
bricks have died in office-George Clinton
and Elbridge Gerry in the first and second
terms of Madison, William r. King In
Franklin Pierces term, six weeks after
his Inauguration, and Henry Wilson in
the second term of Gen. Grant
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

The Queen of Spain has accepted the following
ter Of war, Gen, Jackson; misisteT Of finance,
Senior Camacho; minister Of public works and Of
public instruction, Senior Rios; minister Of the
Colonies, Senior Camax0; minister OF marine,
Senior Beranger; minister Of the interior, Senior
0onsales; minister Of justice, Senior Alonxo
naEtinsau; minister Of foreign affairs, Senior
Ncss.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

The result of the elections in the United
Kingdom is tory gain. Gladstone was
elected in Edinburg by vote of 1874 to
1896. The elections next week will de-
termine the character of the House of
Commons
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02
uprising.

President Cleveland at first announced
that he would attend the funeral of Vice
President Hendricks, but afterwards con-
cluded not toll cave the Capitol until pre-
siding officer of the Senate shall be
elected
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

NoRRIpGEw oCk.-The closing exercises
of the Eaton School occurred last WedlncS-
day evening and consisted of recitation,
declarations, charadcS, papers and music.
The parts were we'll rendered and infect
much credit upon teacher and pupils.
The preparation for the entertainment
was all done in connection with the regu-
lar school work without losing any recita-
tons. There was not case prompt
ing in any of the parts. \ large number
attended the exercises. The attendance
during the term has been good. The
winter term will commence Thursday
Dee. 18th. The school under the able
management of the present popular Prin-
cipal, Mr.. Allen, is doing excellent work.
-. Union services were held in the Bap-
fist house, Thursday morning. An inter
esting sermon was given by Rev DR.
Tappan.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

Mr.. Blaine makes trip to Ellsworth
and remains a day or two on a visit to
Senator Hale, whereat the Democratic
organs are in a state Of surprise and
alarm
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

Eight Indians were hanged at Battle
ford, N. W. T., Friday last, at once, on
one gallows. They were leaders in the
Frog Lake massacre, in April last. The
massacre was in consequence of the X iel
nnrisinr
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

HARPER's YouNG PEoPLE.-The bound vol
ume of this popular magazine for the first half
Of 1885 is issued. 1t is strongly and tastefully
bound, and is one Of the most valuable, as well
itself. (Ne,o York: Harper 4 Brofhers.l
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

Those who were conspicuous in the at
tempted State steal, in this state, are be
ing rewarded, one by one. This time ii
is B. Emery Pratt, and he is made post
mast at Phillips. They say f. F. Pills.
bury secured the appointment.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

The report of the Comptroller of the
Currency shows sl5 800 900 falling Off of
national bank circulation, although many
new banks have been established in small
er towns in the west and south.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

Gov. Foster of Ohio, denies that he is to
be candidate for the U. S. Senate
against Senator Sherman and thinks
Sherman will be reelected.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

The Washington correspondent of the
Boston Post, is authority for the state
ment that the President in his message is
very conservative on tariff mat .ers.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

An arnistice between Servia and Bulga.
~ ~ been concluded and hostilities
~ esassd.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

King Thebaw of Burmah, has surren-
dered his army to Gen. Pendergast the
British Commander, and the Burmese
war is ended.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

CAMBRIDGE.-Mr. Tibbitts the meat
contractor has put up building for his
team and driver to stop in while here in
the place Mr.. James c. Bunker an old
resident of this town passed away on
Friday night Mr. b. has been slim for
some time but early last fall he made a
trip to Boston on visit to his son he
came home and began to go down until
his death. His son Fred S. Bunker came
home on the Saturday night train from
Boston I'D. b. Whitney and George
Mitchell have been to market the past
we k.... Ira ii. Howe has been blasting
ledge for his cellar wall. School in
District No. l commenced this week: -.
Some of the papers report that Mr.. Glenn
ent's death was caused by vaccination
such is not the case, Mr.. c. has not been
well all summer and this was the final
sickness that carried him away Col.
Elisha Knowles, Fred Clark of this place
and James b. Lewis of Ripley in company
with parties in Parkman start for Austin
pond on hunting expedition p rhaps dc
Il little fishing. -. Frank Hubbard of Park
ham had an old horsethat he killed short
time ago and left in the woods for fox
bait he saw last week that bear had been
about the place so he called to his as
sistance John Merrill of Parkman a noted
hunter in these parts. After looking about
the premises he concluded he could dc
nothing with a trap so decided to set two
guns over night and take them up in the
morning so they loaded two army rifles
each with two bullets and strung them il
the most improved manner. Next morn
ing they repaired to the bog to show the
result they found the trail and followed
. it about ~ rods and there lay BURN deat
with four ugly bullet holes in his body
and neck he was very fat and weighed
800 pounds. He has done lots of damage
for the past year.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

Tia fret one hundred thousand dollars
for the Grant monument fund has been
suhocgihsd
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

There are rumors of Carlist uprising
n Spain, and troops are held in readiness
TO protect the government
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

The November debt statement will sh W
an increase in the National debt, instead
of decrease as is usual.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

Vice President Hendricks funeral oc
Cured at his home Indianapolis, Ind
YESTERDAY
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02
COUNTY NEWS.

CANAAN.-Some of the citizens of Ca
naan village have organized a society foI
the purpose of giving Sunday lectures
an of realing and discussing secular ant
religious topics, says the Pittstield ldter
tiscr. The following are the officers; Or
Ivory Lowe, pres. +. h. Barrett. vic,
pres. Il. IL. Nye, chap.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

''Ilunt's Remedy l. valuable aud its ben
eats are permanent. Cured me Of kidney
dlooaso."
ouLLIvANJHNNHn, Providsnce, r. !
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

HARMoNY.-A school district in the
north part of the town has got into pc
culiar jangle. They wanted to buy lot
and move their schoolhouse onto it, so
they told their school agent to call meet
ing to raise funds and transact all neces-
sary preliminarics. When the meeting
was called to order one of the voters in
formed them the meeting was not legal
because the agent cannot call the meeting
without a written application of three or
more voters. OF course it was necessary
to have everything legal so that meeting
was quashed. In few days it was as
certained that their annual meeting was
illegal, because the clerks copy of the
warrant in the records did not end with
"a true COPY, attest, Dist. Clerk. Ac-
cordingly they procured from the justice
of the peace legal warrant to have a
legal meeting to choose legal officers and
take legal measures to move the school
house. -. The recently appointed post
master, Mr.. Laughton, has concluded to
attend to the office himself with his wife
rs assistant, and occupy the dwelling
house of +. p. Pennell as soon as con-
venien. Some dissatisfaction has been
expressed on account of the proposed
keepingi it in private house. Miss Min
ME Stevens started for California on
Tuesday to reside with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Amos Stevens of that place. -.
Everitt Reed cut dewn sound birch tree
the other day that measured over four
feet across the stump and over thirty feet
to the nearest limb. There Is to be
Christmas concert and tree at the church
on the eve Of that day.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-02

ST. ALBANs.-The boys report good
skating on the pond. :. Travelling is ex-
cellent, no snow yet. Thursday was a
very quiet day here, Arrangements had
been made for a shooting match, but aft
er few shots in the morning it was
abandoned on account of the cold wealth
err. In the evening large company as
sembled at town hall for social dance
80. There is to be masquerade and hull
corn supper in town hall next Thursday
evening. . DR.. Sawyer, Dexter's popular
dentist, was in town Saturday. The
short illness and death of our esteemed
citizen, Mr.. John l.. Davis, recalls an ac-
cident which nearly cost him his life while
in California. 1t is related thus A party
including Mr.. Davis were operating u
mine in the side of hill it became neccs-
sary for his comrades to go out after some
lumber, leaving him at work alone. Be
fore they were ready to return the mine
"caved in," thus cutting off all commun-
ication between Mr. D-and the outside
world. He was buried alive; with scarce
ly room enough to work, he commenced
to dig his way up towards the surface.
Sometimes single blow of the pick
would bring down large quantities of the
loose earth upon him. freeing himself he
would climb upon this aud strike again
with varying success. Several times he
was on the point of fainting, but every
time he dislodged quantity of earth it
would seem to give him fresh supply OF
oxygen. After successfully reaching the
surface he tainted from exhaustion, re-
gaining consciousness he proceeded round
the hill to the mouth of the mine and
fonnd his companions digging in to his
crushed remains; their feelings
can be imagined better than described
when Mr. Davis made his unexpected ap-
pearance among them.