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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-12-17
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

A New Haven Conn special OF the
l4th says: Rev. Ira c. Billman, who
came to the killingworth Congregational
Church three years ago, developed q
bitter church war there by courting
Miss Ida Kelsey, one of the handsomest
and most prominent young women
in his parish, while his second wife was
not divorced from him. This conduct.
together with the pastor liberal views,
led to much opposition to him. The
church is one of the wealthiest in the
State. The minister was charged with
having called the Lords supper picnic,
and with swearing falsely that his FIRST
wife, from whom he was divorced, was
an adulteress. Deacon Julius Buel was
one OF his strongest opponents, and
the church became split into two fac
tions. At special church meeting
held to discipline Buel, he refused to
apologize to the pastor, who tnereupon
gave up the chair. and coming on to the
floor, talked against Buel. ending by
deposing him from the church. Pastor
Billman triumphantly retains his pulpit,
and last night he married Miss Kelsey,
having a short time ago obtained di.
vorce from Mrs. Billman No. 2.
One of the most terrible railroad ac-
cidents ever known in Georgia occurred
fifteen miles from Atlanta. Tuesday. on
the Georgia Pacific road. The East
Tennessee and Georgia Pacific Road use
the same track to Austell, and the
Georgia Pacific mixed train, with a
coach and one sleeper stopped at tank
for water. The coach and sleeper were
on a trestle thirty feet high. The East
Tennessee passenger train, going at the
speed of thirty miles per hour. struck
the sleeper and went nearly half way
through it. The wreck was terrible.
The fireman sprang overheard and re.
ceived slight injuries. The engineer
held to the throttle and was unhurt.
Twelve passengers on the Georgia
Pacific train were killed.
The leading clearing houses of the
United States report that the total
gross bank exchanges tor the week end
ing December 18th was 81 OBI .649, 746,
an increase of 80 5 per cent. compared
with the corresponding week of last
year.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1885-12-17
THE SILVER STATE.
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Big Meadows
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for subscriptions to the SILVER STATE in Spring
City.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
An Endorsement from Linden.

Mr.. T. Scott Ansley we are pleased
to see received the nomination for
County Judge, at the Democratic
convention held at Dodgeville on
the 4th, and we regard that equal to
election. Mr.. Ansley has many
warm friends at Linden, regardless
of party. Some of our Republican
friends make a great noise and cry
about making political Office out Of
the county judgship. Now we
believe in party to a certain extent;
and that is if man belongs to a
party and that party brings out a
man for office that is every way quail
flied to fill said office, vote for him.
We have in Mr.. Ansley a man that
is in every particular qualified, and
of his ability we need not speak.
He has been six years district attor-
ney of this county and is recognized
by the people and also by the bal
as a man of sterling worth, and il
elected county judge of Iowa
County, will fill the office with
honor to himself and party. 4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13

Upon receiving the news Of the
nomination of Col. w. F. Villas for
Postmaster General, the Wisconsin
Assembly unanimously adopted the
following resolutions:
Whereas, respected and valuable member OF
this body, and one of the most distinguished
orators and iurists Of the great west, has been
chosen postniaster-general in the cabinet OF
President Cleveland, therefore be it
Resolved. that the members Of this assembly,
a majority of whom are of opposing POLITICAL
convictions, as friends and citizens embrace this
as q fitting opportunity to place on record tes-
timonial Of their appreciation Of the personal
worth, integrity and ability Of Col. VIM. F.
Villas and to declare their belief that his ad-
vancement to the high position OF q cabinet min
lister OF the republic is as amply deserved by him
as 1t IS creditable to the judgment Of the new
president, who by this choice notifies the public
that he has committed that branch of the govern
ment service which is nearest to the people to
the hands of clear, conscientious and pro-
gressive statesman.
hesoiNcui AAal TIC heai3 Will "A9Ae1 Va sAA'
body and of the state of Wisconsin go with Col.
Villas to his new field Of duty and responsibility
accompanied by the hope and belief that his
future will be as creditable ard successful as
his past career and as useful to his country as it
will be honorable to himself
Resolved. That these resolutions, duly en-
rolled, be presented to Col. Villas by committee
of this house TO be appointed at the pleasures Of
the speaker.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
city says
The Eau Claire Free Press, an in
dependent republican paper, says:

The appointment of Col. VIM. T. Villas. OF
Madison. 10 the place of postmaster general in
President Cleyelaui's cabinet, sustaiEs the
the guess made by the Free Press early in the
progress of cabinet speculstions, that such
would he his position, II called to the cabinet.
That his appointment 10 a position OF so much
importance in the council of the new admins
traton-one requiring SO much OF ability and
industry-will be satisfactory to his party friends
in this state and throughout the country, the
evidences are already furnished by the applause
which has uuiformely greeted the mention OF
his name 1t will also be hailed with pleasure by
his numerous republican friends and admirers
in Wisconsin and i'll other states. 1t is simply
just TO remark that the appointment is compli-
meutary to the great northwest. and nothing to
risk In the prediction that will be honored TO IL
maxi Colonel Villas will undoubtedly
prove himself worthy successor to Wisconsin's
former honored and honorable representatives
in the same high office, the able and lamanted
Post Masters Howe and Randall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
About three wears ago. saws II

About three years ago, says The
Olympia (Ore.) Courier, H. F. Beech
er, son of the noted Brooklyn clergy
men, came to this territory and emit
cred the employ of the Oregon Rail-
way and Navigation company. Since
the late Presidential election H. F."
has banked politically upon his faith
er's influence with Cleveland and
the mugwumps, and made dead
set for the billet of collector of Gus
toms at Port Townsend. A recent
pilgrimage to the east was made
with that end in view. On his re-
turn, to the inquiries Of friend as
to the success of his errand, he re-
piled: "The old man won't help
me, but by the Lord Harry, Joe and
mother are doing all they can for
me-"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
The bill before the legislature

The bill before the Legislature
providing for the appointment of a
state bank examiner or inspector
will doubtless become n law. The
numerous bank failures of the past
twelve months have demonstrated
that some law Of this kind is abso-
lutely necessary. Generally failures
do not come from any desire to de-
fraud, but are brought about by the
neglect of some safe business prin-
ciple; and this would be prevented
in great measure by such law as
the one now before the legislature.
The chief strength of national banks
lies in the system of close inspection
and the frequent publishing of
sworn statements of standing. A
state law which would subject all
banks doing business under state
laws to close inspection would prove
blessing to both the public and
the banks themselves.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
THE DEMOCRAT.
POETRY And SERIAL STORY.
GROWING OLD.

We are growing old together,
John and /;
We have seen youths precious morning
Swiftly fly;
We have scen hfe's summer bloom
Quick. for autumn shade, make room:
We have watched the rlscting flight
on llfe'e sougs out OF sight:
We have known the hopes and fears
Crowding fun ife's busy years;
All the changes, who can tell.
since love rang out wedding bellf
LIES great JOY. that came, we know,
sNve-and-twentyy years ago.
We have planned and hoped together.
John and i:
We have Sovcd. to reap together.
By and by:
Not the good for which We groped.
Not the harvest that we hoped,
Always waited but no frost
Over homes threshold ever crossed
Come what might, OF good or i'll,
Mutual love kept shining still;
And when life some Joy denied,
Love stin found US side by side
With the trust we learned TO know
"Flve-andtwenty years ago!
We have n hve dn and toiied together
We have mourned and wept together.
John and /:
We have clasped in tender arms
Rabyhoods sweet winsome charms;
And the church-yard holds q name
Only John and can clssm;
While from childhood's homes we miss
fathers smile and mothers kiss,
Yet our clinging hearts will say:
1--WE will walk life'S chosen way
just the way we learned to know
Five snd-twenty years ago."
We must walk life'S shadowy valley,
John and L;
Locks of brown will turn to silver
BY and by;
Lines viii mark the once smooth facet
Care and grief will leave their trace;
Hands will not so lightly move,
Love, fy tender tasks TO prove;
Feet will slow and slower take
Countless steps, for loves sweet sake;
But, dear heart what can we ask
More than this, that age may bask
In loves rays, that frightened so,
"Five-and-twentyy years ago.
-Lcslie.s Mdodsi,s
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
SOMETHING ABOUT SMILES.
An Earnest Plea for the Use or Ans-sthetIcs
In the Photographers Stadio.

| An Earnest Plea for the Use OF Ana-sthetics
In the Photographers stadio.
There are many vanities OF the genus
smiles. There's the smile that is child
like and bland, the cultivated smile, and
the plcbian smile that ripples forth like
the first joyous laugh of the boiler-fact-
DRY, and that spreads out with the CUR
gle that closes the eyes, trots out the
wisdom-teeth. and then shows roguish
dimple in the tonsils.
There might be enumerated also the
classical smile, the subdued smile. the
parlor smile, the sacred smile, the before
election smile, the after-election smile
and the smile that you get two for
quarter. called the twofor smile.
Then we have the stage smile and the
portrait smile. Do you call to mind the
general smirk which is, in fact. the thin
silk oyerskirt Of joy covering the SILICA
sham of q nameless woe? Do you hap
pen to have about your house the photo
graph of friend whose petrihed gayety
fills your eyes with briny weep?
Joy is something that we can not
SEIZE fuLnitcsly anu ESstu ~ i0tO Tic p1O-
tographer's laboratory by the ear. I've
tried that. / always leave my umbrella
and my hope behind when i 90 into the
photographers gilded hall. can laugh
while the dentist pulls out my sound
teeth and plugs the poor ones. and |
can even be gay while nature and the
cucumber of commerce are engaged in
mortal combat, but / can not affect
joy that i do not feel why the castiron
h2t-rack Of the artist leans against my
love of home, and the artist bids me
look at q place on the wall that il
freckled with Iodine
am positive that the art Of photog-
raphy is upon the eve Of grand stride
toward perfection. Those who have
never seen nything on the eve Of grand
stride viii find little OF interest Ia what
am about TO say; but the day Is not
far distant when no sane man viii have
his photograph pulled without the ad-
Of IN auesthetic. Cut this
out and ses Y ! Al not righk-BU Ma
= Denver 0pisios.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
HIGHLAND.

In the recent fire of the residence
of Mrs. John Lynch, a valuable
temperance banner was destroyed.
The banner was presented to the
members of the st. Philips total
abstinence and benevolent society,
by Father Dempsey. The banner
cost him $125, and was at that time
under the charge of Mrs. Lynch,
one of the members of the society.
Mr.. Dewitt, one of the editors OF
the Montfort Monitor, was in our
midst few days last week, looking
up the interests of his paper.
Married at the residence of J. P.
Cholvin, March 4th, 1885, Mr.. Ole
Peterson to Miss Annie |. Dale;
both of the town of Highland. By
J. p. Cholvin.
On Wednesday afternoon when
Mr.. August Harms and his son Fred
were building a granary, and had
the last log laid and were descending
to the ground, they saw the top log
start to roll. They both Jumped
from the side Of the granary to get
out Of the way, but unfortunately
Mr.. August Harms slipped and the
log struck him on the knee and
mashed it very badly. DR.. Chas.
Egan, was summoned and set the
fractured limb.
The democrats Of this place felt
jubilant on Wednesday, March 4th,
and we guess they had good rea-
son for feeling that way. Early in
the morning the flags were raised
Numbering about twenty). and la
ter in the day cannons commenced
to boom. AT noon the bells of the
village were heard, and in the even
ing the band made its appearance
and gave us some excellent music.
Married, March 9th. at the resi-
dence of ]. p. Cholvin, by ]. P.
Cholvin, J. P, Mr.. David A. Olson
to Miss Della NJ. Larsen, daughter
of Mrs. Fred Larson of this place.
Mr.. d. A. Olsen is a resident Of the
town of Moscow. After the ceremo-
ny was over the newly married
couple went to the residence of the
brides father where splendid din
ner was awaiting them.
Mr.. John Conners's residence,
near this place, accidently caught on
fire last week, but by sufficient aid
it was extiuguished.
Mr.. Henry Ruppe, Miss Annie
Ruppe and Mr.. Henry Rankin, OF
Potosi, spent a few days here last
week visiting their aunt Mrs. j.
Dauuenhauer.
Mr.. John Nicholson Of this place
sold his house and lot to Michael
Lynch, for the sum Of $500. Mr..
Nicholson intends TO go west in q
few weeks.
The remains of Martin Ryan were
brought to this place last Saturday
and taken to the Irish Catholic
Church, where Rev. Father Demp.
sey said a few words over them.
They were then taken to the GEN.
etery. May they rest in peace. Mr..
Ryan was formerly resident of this
place but at the time Of his death
he was staying with his sister, Mrs,
Crow, Of Belmont.
Several of the boys and girls oil
this village enjoyed themselves by
masking and buying a pair of skates
for q few hours on last Saturday
eyeing.
Miss Kate and Maggie Lynch
went to Chicago, last week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13

An exchange says: After all the
blaze, blare and triumph of the cele-
bration the simple ceremonial that
made Grover Cleveland President Of
the United States was taking the
oath prescribed by law and admin
istered by the chief justice. The
Bible used was a small morocco
covered, gilt edged volume, described
as pretty well worn" 1t was the
Bible which Grover Cleveland's
mother gave him when he left home
as a young man. 1t has been with
him ever since. 1t is book which
inculcates the honesty and integrity
which brings such men as Grover
Cleveland to the highest positions o.
honor and trust. And that Grover
Cleveland in the hour of the highest
pride of his life should be mindful
of the memory of his mother and
the home teachings of his youth is
by no means the least touching Incl.
dent on Inauguration day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
An Enterprisinq, Reliable House.

C. R. Moffett can always be re-
Lied upon. not only to carry in stock
the the best of everything, but to
secure the Agency for such articles
as have well known merit, and are
popular with the people, thereby
sustaining the reputation of being
always erterprising, and ever re-
liable. Having secured the Agency
for the celebrated DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
will sell it on a positive guarantee.
1t will surely cure any and every
affection of Throat, Lungs and
Chest, and to show our confidence,
we invite you to call and get a free
Trial Bottle. 29w4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
Excursion to New Orleans Jennings,
Tennessee Mississippi, Arkan-
saS and Texas.

The Illinois Central Railroad will
run an excursion to the above named
points, leaving Warren at S:45,
a., M, March II, 1885. Return
tickets good for 80 days. Stop-overs
granted at points south of, and in
Guiding Cairo. Illinois. To accom-
modate passengers for New Orleans,
Jennings, and Florida points, we
will run through coaches and sleep
ing cars from Sioux City. Applica-
tons for sleeping car berths, excur-
sion bills, and Emigration book,
entitled "To Northern Seekers for
Southern Homes" should be made
to undersigned at Manchester, Iowa.
J. F. MERRY,
Gen. West. Pass. Agt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
st. Paul Company,s Record for "a.

The decrease of only s1SS, $3.50
in the gross earnings of the st. Paul
Railway system during 1884 as COM
pared with 1883, is an admirable
showing. The year lately closed
was one of peculiar hardship to
business interests, and there are few
lines of business activity and still
fewer railway lines in the country
which have not had to record a
serious shrinkage for 1884.
The st. Paul Company "has held
its own." not alone by virtue of and
wise and conservative management
though that has availed much
but by the extraordinary develope-
ment of the vast reaches of new and
rich country which its lines traverse.
The influx of population into the
Northwest, even the prevalence OF
hard times has been powerless TO
check.-Evening Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
Valuable Stock and Dairy Farm
for Sale.

The farm of George Goldthorp. deceased. is
offered for sale. said farm situated five miles
ueSt of Mineral Point on the Miffiin road, and
contains go acres including 100 acres of fine
meadow. The Improvements are: one two-story
frame dwelling house, barn S0x40 feet, arranged
foi holding Is cows; good horse stable. large
rock spring house, with cans for making cream
cry butter and watsr-wheel for ehurning- Also
two smaller dwelling houses and other improve
,ns.nts This farm is considered 70 be one of The
est in the state for stock or dairy farming. For
terms and particulars inquire on the premises.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13

Gov. Sherman, of Iowa, refuses
to approve of the official bond OF
the state auditor on account of the
failure of the latter officer to account
for certain moneys collected by him.
Public sentiment generally sustains
the governor in his course.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13

Congress has passed the Edmunds
bill placing Gen. Grant on the retir-
ed list, and the action meets with
hearty approval. The bill passed
both houses amid thunders of APP
plause. 1t has been signed by the
president and unanimously confirm
ed by the senate in open executive
aeaeion
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13

We went to press last week toe
early to give a report of the inaug.
uration ceremonies at Washington
A full report of the doings on that
august occasion is given on the 4th
page of to-day's paper. 1t is very
comforting reading to the faithful.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
In the midst of happiness we are

In the midst of happiness we are
in misery. The general committee
on inaugural ceremonies at Washing
ton so far forgot their duty as to
neglect to extend an invitation to
Mrs. Belva Lockwood to participate
"a recognition due to the party she
represented. Another democratic
blunder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
Roberts, Meat Market.

Roberts is still at his old stand
with the best meat the market az
fords, and is paying the highest
market price for good beef cattle,
and is selling as low as the lowest.
Give him call. 33y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13

1t is stated on good authority that
the democrats in the legislature will
vote solidly for the state fair and
against the agricultural college and
the board of agriculture.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
Dated Dodgeville, Wis. March 3. 1855.

state Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court-ss--In
Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Philip LaWinger
late of lows county, deceased
Lawinger, deceased, having been issued 70 sopnla
Lawinger.
II Is ordered that six months from ana attsi
this date be- and are hereby allowed for iEe creo-
itors of said Philip Lawinger, deceased, 70 pre-
sent their claims for examination and allow
auce.
Of all persons against said deceased pc received.
examined and adjusted by this court a lesn ~
terms thereof, TO be held AZ the court nous, !.
LIST Tuesdays of August and Sept a. D. Ise9. ~
that notice thereof be given BY puolieanon o. III
order for four weeks successIFeiy IA IL -
County Democrat q weekly neWspepeI PLl-
iiShed at the city OF Mineral Point In sald county,
By the Court.
JOHN 7. JONES. County 5uoge.
Dated. DodgeviIle, Wis, Feb. ID, lSs3- 4ns
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
Notice to Physicians.

Sealed proposals VIII be received by the super
intendents of the poor OF Iowa county. at the
county clerks office, in the village of Dodge
vile, until the
9TH DAY OF MARCH, 1855,
for medical attendance on paupers in sad county
and the prisoners in the county jail, for the en-
suing year, said medical and surgical services to
include the attendance on all paupers, prisoners
and persons when necessary, and chargeable to
said county, together with the medicine and
use of instruments required in such attendance;
and in case the physician taking such contract
shall from any cause be unable to attend such
cases, he shall furnish good physician in his
place. The superintendents reserve the right to
reject any and all bids for good and sufficient
reasons. The county is divided into medical
districts as follows to-wit:
First district comprises the town aud city OF
Mineral Point and the town of Waldwick.
Second district - Dodgeville and the poor
farm.
Third-Linden, Eden and Mifflin.
Fourth-Highland, Pulaski and Clyde.
Fifth-Arena and Wyoming.
SiSth-Ridgeway and Moscow.
Dated March 5, 1885.
P. GRANT
JAS. SPENSLEY,
kEARTON COATES,
Std Superintendent of the Poor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
List of Letters

Remaining uncalled for in the
Post Office at Mineral Point, county
of Iowa, State of Wisconsin, for the
week ending March Z, 1885.
Miss Annie James. Miss Jennie Jones.
Arthur Jones. Edward Longdon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13

The Oklahoma boomers declare
their intentions of trying their luck
once more. They are being closely
watched by government troops.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13

Cheerful reports come from the
cities Of the east regarding the
spring demand for general merchan-
disc throughout the country.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13

Nearly all republican politicians
since the 4th of March, have become
enthusiastic civil service reformers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-03-13
JUDICIAL TICKET.
For County Judge
THOS. SCOTT ANSLEY,
or Mineral Point

The appointment Of General
Black as commissioner of pensions
meets with universal approval.