davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17

We are pleased to learn that the
ladies' Of Farmervillc, ever foremost
in promoting righteous deeds, are
arranging for Il supper and other
entertainments to I've given during
court term, for the purpose Of rails
ing funds to complete the Metho.
dist church.
Misses NJ. Il. R.ttertOn, Lizzie
Guehring ard Jessie Thompson
constituted themselves a canvass
ing committee and, last week, visi-
ted other ladies and solicited their
assistance in this laudable work.
A meeting was held last Monday
in furtlIerance Of the proposed plan
and nc xt Thursday night was Sc
lected as the time and the MethO-
dist church Is the place for holding
tho entertainment. Admission, %
cents. EsT
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17

-Mc. IL. G.. FOLSOM. residing in
the vicinity Of town. is prepared to
make, robOttOm Ur otherwise re-
pair chairs. H.. dies work in Il
neat aud substantial manner.
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17

GRAPE MlLK.-A delight
ful beverage which will not intoxi.
cxtc-found only ats. STEMS.
March "a ,85-tf.
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17

We have been visited with Il su-
!, .rabundancc Of :ain.
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17

Earnestly solieit . comparison Of pri-
ces and goods. believing l can make il to
the interest Of anyone to purchase through
me. All goods purchased Of mo will b.
undc r Q written guarantee.
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17

MIR. 4. II. McFa.lin, ofOaklaml,
aml ID. X. McI.aurin, Esq. of Shi-
lIOh, have our thanks for additional
lists Of new subscribers, forwarded
since our last issue,
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17

"A complete assert memt Of fish
h0Okr, lines, etc, for sale by
j. AREN'T as't
March g, ,e5-tf
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17

Mr.. +. J. Grafton brought an.
other load Of fine waternrlons to
tow" on Wednesday. His melons
are Ut Il choice variety and always
find ready sale.
Mr.. David Aren't favored rs on
Wednesday with u basket Of tona-
t.'es-fron his garden Of large
size amt excellent flavor.
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17

--BARY CARRIAGES of the latest
1t Vie and most substantial build
lust received aud for sale hv
JACOB STEIN.
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17

- A regular jury term Of our Dis
lrict Court wilt convene here on
Monday next.
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17
And = full line Of

After two trips to the New Orleans Expo
sition for tho purpose Of observing tho
merits Of all kinds Of Machinery; have
selected the above as being the best
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17

oh SAY! Choice Banner
Hams at prices to suit the times,
or sale by, j. a. Il. EADUN.
April ~. a.-tf
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17

We learn that IL game of Base
BALL will M played at this place on
the III lust, between the Farmer
vile aud Monroe Clubs.
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17
| THE HOME ADVOCATE,
f.ARMERVILLE, LOUISIANA.

THE nUME IDvVNA ! IL
~~~~~~~~~1"~-~-~"N-
rARMERvILLE, LOUISIANA
:p,n,y July L
----------.--
sLOCALS: J
w. much regret that circ,lm-
startcs prevented the publication
Vt the ADVOCATE last week. The
failure was our misfortune, and u,
-, whatever Will result thclrfrun
h. the patrons Of the paper
We have been visited with Il su
/, .rabundancc of rain.
SWEET CIDER 10y the glass, gal
lon or barrel, for sale by
.u:LrS AREN'T, A.t.
.----------------
Mrs. DonIey and Mrs. NJ. NJ.
Mayo,l,avc our thanks for delicious
peaches.
BABY CARRIAGES Of the latest
ktylc and most substantial build
bust received aud for sale hv
JACOB STEIN.
We learn that Il game of Base
l,all will hm played 1T this place on
the III lust, between the Farmer
vile aud Monroe Clubs.
oh SAY! Choice Banner
Hams at prices to suit the times,
Or sale by, j. a. Il. EADUN.
April ~. a.-tf
- A regular jury term of our Dis
lrict Court wilt convene here Oh
Monday next.
"A complete assert n,cnt Of fish
hooks, lines, etc, for sale 10y
J. AREN'T as't
March g, ,s:-tf
Mr.. +. II. McFa,lin, If Oakland,
aml ID. X. McI.aurin, Esq. of Shi-
llOh, have our thanks for additional
lists Of new subscril'ers, forwarded
since our last issue.
GRAPE MlLK.-A delight
ful hrverag" which will not intoxi.
cste-found only ats. STEMS.
March "a ,s5-tf.
NE. il. G.. FOLSOM. residing in
the vicinity Of town. is prepared to
make, robOttOm ar otherwise re-
pair chairs. II. dies work in u
neat and substantial manner.
-JUsT lsECEivEM \ large and
complete selection Of Hats AMI
D'u.mets Of the latest style.
JACOB STEIN.
April q. .s5-tf.
Thanks to our nci.hbNr NJ
GuehrimS for u present Of delicious
Srales-->f the Concord variety.
The Home advocate. (Farmerville, La.) 1885-1???, 1885-07-17

April q, .s5-tf.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11
NO FLAT-IRons IN CHINA.

How the Ghinaman Took to the Laundry
business.
Many people believe that the average
Chinaman of New York comes over
from the flowery Kingdom an adept
laundryman. Nothing is more opposed
to the truth. In China there are no
cuffs, collars or shirt-bosoms whatever
lronngis an unknown art. Bleaching
is effected by leaving the cotton, linen
or silk in the sunshine. A ilat-iron.
therefore, is in China a fard arfs. As
washing i purely physical labor, in
volVing no intelligence whatever, the
social status Of laundryman in the
Middle Kingdom is the lowest possible
His pay there averages about ten cents
a day. In the United States this con
dition of affairs is reversed laundry
work is a fine art, and the pay seldom
falls below SD week. The origin Of
the Chinese laundry in America i quite
odd. When gold was discovered in
California the news spread all over the
world, and in due time reached China.
As told by gossips and as published in
the newspapers and magazines Of that
land, there was far across the ocean d
country in which the mountains were
solid gold. and in which the
poorest laborer could easily earn
twenty tael. (S2s) day. This
news To populacs whose daily
toll brought in from eight to thirty
cents day was revelation. All who
could beg or borrow the necessary cash
set sail for the Golden Gate Upon
this came the contracts from the rail
road builders Of the West. They could
not obtain American laborers for less
than - q day; but they could bring
over unlimited numbers Of Chinese for
almost any price. Mongoiians have
been imported from Hong Kong and
Canton time and again for Sl2 month
and board. This movement culmi-
mated in the building Of the Union and
Central Pacific. These employed over
10000 Cinnamon. For several Years
mining and railroad construction gave
employment to the mnltitudes of Mon
g0ls who fiocked To these shores. They
all did well and their letters to their
homes. and more especially their con-
tinual remittances served to increase
the desire to emigrate to the United
States. Then came q sudden change.
Mines and mining became unpopular
and 10 certain extent Improbable.
Railroad construction dropped of sew
enty-fve per cent. As result tens of
thousands Of Chinese were thrown out
of employment. In strange land.
confronted by a language and customs
whose genius was Numerically opposed
to their own, they were without warn
ing thrown on their own resources.
Many adapted themselves to their now
and became cooks. nurses.
domestics. street-sweepers and express
mon The majority. however. became
Wah Lung. Of San Fran
cisco, noticed In 1859 that all Ameri-
cans who had money wore white
starched linen and paid enormous
prices to washerwomen for washing
and ironing. He opened mp lanndr.
in consequence. and by charging lower
rates than his competitors succeeded in
up large and remnnerat;ys
business. His friends and relatives
soon followed his example and enforced
j similar success
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11

before. The same teachers who
taught last year were on hand and
ready for work as before.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Winters had
the sad misfortune to lose their in
FAINT child by death last Friday. 1t
was buried on Saturday,
John Cullen, Peter Bourette and
Frank Richter returned home from
Nebraska last week. All of them
like the country we'll Messrs. Gull
len & Bourette took up claims of
800 acres each, and Mr.. Richter a
claim of 100 acres. They intend to
move their families there in the
spring.
Peter Dempsey, who has been on
the sick list for the past two weeks,
is slowly improving.
George Metcalf, of Wyoming, is
here visiting his nephew. Alex. Raw.
The people of this place were en-
tertained by a Swiss bear dance and
wrestle last Friday evening and Sat
urday morning, which took place on
Main street. The bears were well
trained and knew their business,
which was to make money for their
masters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Schrader and
wife LETT for Milwaukee last Thurs
day, which place they intend to
make their future home.
There will be debate at the next
meeting of the temperance society.
Question: Resolved that women
should be allowed to vote" All
who wish to hear the question de-
bated ought to attend.
Mr.. Julia Harvey went to Benton
last Thursday, to visit friends and
relatives. We wish her pleasant
visit.
Quite an exciting race took place
here last Monday between horses
owned by Michael Ford and Will
liam Lampe Mr.. Ford's horse came
out ahead.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lampe
went to central Iowa last Monday.
We wish them pleasant journey.
Last Monday while Mr.. James
Cody's team was tied in Main street
they became frightened, broke loose
and ran away, but were caught be-
fore any damage was done.
Harris Lewis will move into his
new residence in few days.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11
At the reouest Of twentv-one DUAL.

AT the request Of twenty-one quail
flied voters the city clerk has called
a special election, to be held on
Tuesday next, to determine the
amount of the license fee to be paid
for selling Intoxicating liquors for
three years succeeding the first Tues
day in May next. This is ques-
ton Of great Importance to the city,
and every voter ought to consider it
carefully and then vote according to
his honest convictions as to whether
a license fee of $500, $3.50, or $500
would best subserve the interests oil
the city. To The Democrat it APP
pears that the question is not one OF
prohibition but simply of taxation
and restriction of the liquor traffic.
Two important points are to be con-
sidered in determining the sum for
which to vote: first, whether large
revenue can be raised by high Ii
cense with less hardship than by
other means Of taxation; and, second,
whether liquor selling is more prop
erly restricted under a high than
under a low license. We believe
that both of these propositions can
be truthfully answered in the affirm
alive and are therefore in favor of a
high license. The fee of two
hundred dollars paid this year is far
better than the seventy-fve dollar
fee Of former years; and whether a
three hundred and fifty or a five
hundred dollar fee would be still
better is a question for each voter
to determine for himself. 1t is to be
hoped that the question will be de-
termined without bitterness of feel
ing. A good feature about the law
is that when the matter is once set
tied it will stay settled for at least
three years to come, and will not
come up annually to be bone of
contention at every local election.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11
A Good Farm for Sale.

The undersigned, on account of declining
years offers for sale his farm situated II miles
southwest of Mineral Point city. Said farm
consists of 2o6 acres, about 100 acres under cul
tivation. the remainder timber and pasture land
all being in good paying condition l35 ton:
of tame hay We're cut from the place this season
There is large frame house, partly new, con
tanning nine rooms, Closets pantry, hall anC
summer kitchen. There are large stone base
meut for barn 3tlx7l and a number of out build
ings a good spring and cstern at the house, anC
spring on every forty. The Pecatonca river
runs through the land.
Terms $1,000 down, or good residence i'll the
city balance on Is years time. with security OF
the place and interest at per cent VIII sell IL
part or entire to suit purchasers and if not sole
Immediately VIII rent, subject to sale.
JOHN MCARDLE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11
PuringtOn's Agricultural Boiler
and Feed Steamer.

Il III lHS IUH AsIlCultuidi DOiiCI
and Feed Steamer.
P. J. Johnson, special agent for
Purington's Agricultural Boiler and
Feed Steamer (cut of which is
shown above) was present at the
S. w. Wis l. A. fair last week and
gave practical, illustrations and tests
Of the advantages merits possessed
this steamer over all others for cook
ing all kinds of feed for stock, heat
ing water, etc. 1t was closely and
carefully examined by many farm
ers and all pronounced it most
excellent article. A number Of
them bought steamers deeming
them indispensable upon the farm,
and especially where large amount
of stock is kept. The Steamer
burns coal, wood or cobs and if as
claimed by many that there is
saving from one half to two-thirds
by cooking feed, surely Purington's
Boiler and Feed Steamer is just the
thing and every farmer should have
one. 1t was awarded a premium
and is undoubtedly the very best
Steamer and Feed Boiler in the
market.
P. ]. JOHNSON, Mineral Point Wis.-Dear Sir
/ have had one of your burlington Feed Steamers
in use two years and it gives perfect satisfaction
am now feeding 225 hogs and one great advan-
tage is that it takes very little fuel and any child
+ II TRUE, Usage. Ia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11
HIGHLAND.

Peter Dempsey, Michael Lynch,
Mis-. Ford and Miss Maggie Imhofi
were on the sick list last week.
Robert Wall delivered a fine tenn
perance lecture in the Variety hall
on Sunday evening, August S0th,
there was a large number in attend
ance. The hall being filled to its
utmost capacity, and as Mr.. Wall
did SO well we would be glad to
hear from him again in the near
future.
After October 1st, 1885, the stage
line will be between Cobb and High.
land. The stage will leave here in
in the morning and make connec-
tions with the morning train and re-
turn. After dinner it will go to
Cobb again and make connections
with the evening train. This will
be a great deal more convenient
than 1t is at present.
Mr.. Joseph Kent returned home
recently from the west, where he
has been several years.
Mr.. John Clemenson and family re-
turned home from Linden last week,
where they have been visiting for
the past two months.
Mr.. Becker of the firm OF Jones
Il Becker, of Dodgeville, was here
last Saturday erecting a fine monu-
ment for Mr.. Ternes.
Mr.. Harris Lewis's residence is
now completed and he will move
into it in a few days.
Several of our citizens attended
the Mineral Point fair last week.
Aaron Cohen left this place last
Sunday for Linden. From there he
will go to Chicago, where we under
stand he will settle down. We wish
him success.
Our high school opened last Mon
day with large number in atten-
dance. From what we can hear
their will be more foreign scholars
in attendance this year than ever
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11
COBB

j. Filbach has most of his tobacco
crop saved. 1t is an excellent crop,
and John expects to retire after this
year-at least from the p. O. biz
Cyrus Cunningham took his de-
parture Monday morning of last
week for Platteville, where he ex-
poets to attend the Normal school.
Cyrus will no doubt get to the front,
for he is one of Cobb's brightest
boys.
Two car loads of hard coal have
been received for some of the citizens
of this place. They will try and
give Jack Frost hearty reception
when he comes again.
Mr.. VIM. Ralph and wife, of Cuba
City, are visiting their old time
friends Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rapson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11
presented and allowed:


The matter of the claim of James
Rowe for injuries received by falling
on defective sidewalk was taken
up and thereupon alderman Muen-
ster presented paper signed by
twenty eight taxpayers of the city,
stating their belief that the claim is
unjust, and protesting against the
city paying him anything therefor;
which was read and ordered filed.
Alderman Prideaux having re-
signed as member of the commit
tee appointed to examine and report
on the claim of James Rowe and
alderman Muenster not being pre-
pared to report requested that new
committee be appointed to examine
and report on said claim, and there
upon alderman Gilman, Muenster
and Snow were appointed said COM
mittee.
The resignation of alderman Pri-
deaux was then presented, read, and
on motion laid over until the next
meeting of the council.
His honor the mayor nominated,
and the council confirmed the fol-
lowing persons as inspectors and
clerks of election for the ensuing
year.
FIRST WARD.
nspectors-Joseph LaMale. Alfred jenkins,
PoSeph PrideuuX.
Clerks W IIutchison, Charles IIornung.
SECOND WARD.
Inspectors-Joseph Mueuster, Charles Gilman,
John Dave
Clerks-John Horn, Jr, John b REYNOLDS.
The council then adjourned.
J. NJ. SMITH, Mayor.
Attest, WM. III. CURRY. City Clerk
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11

Circuit Court Iowa COUNTY.
Philip Dowd Plaintiff, VS.. James Schlusser,
George Schiusser Farley Meditation and Pat
rick McElhatfen, Defendants
The state Of Wisconsin to the said defendants,
and each of them:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after the service Of this summons,
exclusive Of the day of service and defend the
above entitled action in the court aforesaid; and
in case of your failure 10 do, Judgment viii be
rendered against Won according 10 the demand
or The COMPLAINT: Of which q copy Is herewith
served urson you. WILSON & McILHOS,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
p o. address, Mineral Point Iowa County. " Is.
The complaint in this action Is on file with the
clerk Of The circRit court Of Iowa county.
WILSON Z McILHOS.
5IvS Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11

The supposed leaders of the riot
in Wyoming against Cinnamon have
been arrested, including Isaiah
Whitehouse, a member of the legis-
lature. The murder of the Chiramen
was most atrocious and calls for
speedy and severe punishment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11

The terms of the Presidents proc,
lamation in regard to the removal OF
cattle from lands in the Indian ter.
ritory is being complied with, and
the herds are being removed rs
speedily as possible. As soon as the
cattlemen discovered that they could
not induce the president to change
his mind, they stood not on the or
der of their going, but commenced
to move forthwith.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11
-------------------- ----------7----------------
Never Give Up.

II you are suffering with low and
depressed spirits. loss of appetite,
general debility, diserdered blood,
weak constitution, headache, or any
disease of bilious nature. by all
means procure bottle of Electric
Bitters. You will be surprised to
see the rapid improvement that will
follow; you will be inspired with
new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery will cease,
henceforth you will rejoice in the
praise of Electric Bitters. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by c. R. Moffett.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11
TILE. MARK EIS
Excursion to Iowa and Nebraska.

The Illinois Central will run a
Cheap Land Excursion to Storm
Lake, Cherokee, and Lemars, Iowa ;
and Wayne, Fender, and Harring-
ton, Neb.; leaving Warren at 4:25 p.
m. Tuesday Sept. %, 1885. Every
body get ready for the Excursion,
and apply to the undersigned for
Sleeping Car Accommodations. not
later than Sept. is.
J.F. MERRY, Gen. West. Pass Agt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11

There was no gambling nor liquor
selling allowed at the fair in this
city last week. The immense sue
cess of the fair is therefore partlcu-
larly gratifying to those who believe
that agricultural and industrial ex-
hibitions ought to be, and can be
conducted successfully without these
auSiliaries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11
Live Agents Wanted.

To sell DR.. Chaxsas Recipes; or Information fol
every body. in every county in the United states
and Canada Enlarged by the publisher 70 sse
pages Ii contains over 7yD0 household recipes
snd 4 snifed 10 ali classes and conditions oi
society," q wonderful book and q household
necessity. It sells a. sight Grsatest induce
Int by mail. Possraid FOR szD1. Exclusive
territory given Agents more than double their
money address d.. Chase's Steam Printing
House Ann Arbor. Michigan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11

Gov. Hoadly opened the cam
paign Mt Hamilton, Ohio, on Satur-
day evening, the 9th inst, in a
lengthy speech. He was greeted by
very large audience, and plainly
set forth the issues of the campaign
from the democratic standpoint, and
gave John Sherman n good dressing
down for his recent speech in which
he attempted to rsvive sectional
hate
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11

Certain republicans of New York
have turned their eyes towards Buff
falo for a candidate for governor and
think that they have discovered the
right man in the person of James d.
Warren, q newspaper publisher
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11

The difficulty between Germany
and Spain over the island zap is in
q fair way of settlement. Germany
promises to withdraw her troops
provided Spain proves he claims to
the island.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11
IOWA AND MINNESOTA LANDS
.OR SALE

By W. j. Hansen & Co 155 Washington street
Chicago. Hl.-Situated On Chicago. Milwaukee 4
Souix City. r T.. and Souix City. Minneapolis
& Omaha. z. z. Including Railroad, STATE
School lands and Improved Farms. at low prices.
ranging from 500 70 800 per acre, on from four
10 thirty years time Good title 10 all lands sold
b. rs guaranteed. Fare refunded 20 purchasers
together with free livery 10 see lands For maps.
pamphlets cheap excursion rates. ETC.. and All
9th r particulars, apply TO J. 7. Fay. RichIand
Ge1tre, Wis or John Connins. local agent,
Mineral Point City, Wisconsin. or j. r. Grace,
local agent Highland. Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

City of Mineral Point, Wis, Sc pit.
7, 1SS5.-A regular meeting of the
common council was this day held
at the council room.
Present, his honor, J. NJ. Smith,
mayor, and aldermen Gilman, Ter
rill, Muenster and LAM allie.
The minutes of the proceed ing
meeting were then read and APP
proved.
The following accounts were then
.-..A....>l Il Ia oli,rrnI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoris,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoris,
When she hsd Children, che gave them Csstoria
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11
Steady Employment,

SALARY AND EXPENSES PAID
To salssmen 10 take orders for Nursery Stock.
Previous Experience mot Required.
we = IN nav GOOD w AGES TO men IN every
town in The state. For terms, address
THE C. l.. gASDUsEs NURSERY Co
Nurseries Established 1879. GENEVA, y l.
sw. Mention this paper.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-09-11
Good BARGAIN.

Offer for sale my farm of 49, acres, situated
in the town OF Kendall, eight miles south Of Min
eral Point, and 81 miles west of Calamfne, about
IL acres under cultivation. the remainder timber
and pasture The place will be sold at a good
bargain. Inquire OF the owner Michael Lynch or
james Terney. Calamlne.