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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

the balance of said money by him SO collected
by note or otherwise, TO the satisfaction OF this
j. W. REWEY.
JAS SPENSLEY.
j. BAILI.
Mr. Spensley moved the adoption of the
rerort
Messrs. Coates, Rewey, and Spensley ad.
dressed the board in relation 10 the report.
Mr.. Ross in The chair.
Mr.. Reese also addressed 1.-THE board TO
the same question.
Mr.. Grace moved to amend the report
by inserting three hundred in place of two
hundred and fifty dollars as compensation
of Comfy Clerk, which was accepted by
Commiuee.
Mr.. Coates moved that the resolution be
made special order for one o'clock and
that the report be referred back to corn-
mlttee for alteration in regard to security
offered. Carried.
Claim of w, II. Rogers was read and
referred to committee on general claims.
The Clerk presented the official bond
aud oath of Richard Manning, which was
on motion of Mr. Rewey laid on the
table.
Mr.. Coates resolution in relation to in
sane building was then taken up and the
question being on the adoption Of the reso-
luton, Mr.. Rewey addressed the board to
the question
Mr.. Meffert in the chair.
Messrs. Reese and Coates addressed the
| board
Mr.. Cox offered as an amendment that
the Superintendents of the Poor be also
instructed to ascertain what loan can be
procured for, which amendment was &C
copied by Mr. Coates.
The resolution was then adopted
Mr. Spensley offered resolution appro-
priating fifteen hundred $500 dollars to
superintendent of the poor
On motion of Mr. Reese, the ayes and
noes being called and all the members vot
ing therefor, the resolution was adopted
Mr.. Rewey moved that the board take
recess TO l o'clock p NJ. Carried.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board met / O'Clock P. m. and was called
to order by the chair.
Roll called and members all present ex-
cept j. Ward
The special order being called, the spec
! ial Committee made a supplemental re-
port as follows
10 the Board Of Supervisors of Iowa County:
Your special committee would further report
! courtv Treasurer OF Iowa cnuuty he Given
| nrthrr time in which 10 nav over Tho balance
\ Of the moneys I'm his hands The nrorpp,ls nj old
| fax certi1cafeS To WIT on or before ono year
| from the date hcreof And if is further rec
commended and understood that the present
| bondsmen OF Am r. Rowe are IN no wise re-
| leased from their obIieation 10 s,id conntv
January 9th, 1881
j. w, REWEY,
JAS. SPENSLEY,
D. BAlLA'
1cA a !
spnnlamantaI renort were adonted
M Co,,,,;,,d, -, .,,,a.,i L.. ~.
- iin O'''''''' '''0"
Al""S 'neli A0Foi' % iOl'o"S'
| TO the Board Of Supervisors of Iowa county, Wis
! consln;
| GENTLEMEN Your committee on claims TO
whom We're referred the several bills against the
county, as per accompanying schedule, respect
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

A SECTION of the country in East
ern Alabama and Western Georgia
was swept by destructive cyclone
on Sunday night. Some lives were
lost and much property ruined.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

G. c. COX
Mr.. Rewey offered the following resolu-
ton and the same was adopted
RESOLVED. That a special committee of three
be appointed by the chair 10 fix the cOmpcnsa-
ton OF the treasurer and clerk for eNtraurdin-
AIRY services performed by them in collecting
old tax certificates.
The chair appointed as such committee
Messrs. Rewey, Spensley and Bailey.
Mr.. Rewey then introduced the follow
ing resolution, which was on motion
adopted;
WHEREAS, The Revised Statutes (sec llsl pro-
vide that tue holder Of any tax certificate may at
his option, In lien of taking tax deed, at any
time after three years from the date Of such
certificate and before he would be barred nom
demanding tax deed thereon, foreclose the
same by actien as in case of a mortgage upon real
estate; therefore,
Rcso,red, That the county treasurer be and is
hereby authorized and directed, by and wita the
advice and under the direction of the district
attorney, TO begin aud prosecute TO final Judg-
ment the delinquents under tax certificates now
owned by the County, provided that before any
such suits are commenced the county treasurer
s instructed to give notice by mail TO each person
upon whose land taxes remain unpaid, SO far as
he can ascertain the same, and by publishing
notice in all the county papers for one month
The committee on official bonds offered
the following report which was ON motion
of Mr.. Coates adOpted'
To the Board Of Supervisors Of Iowa county Wis
Your committee TO whom was referred the exc
animation and approval ofconnty officers bonds
report hat they have examined the bonds of Ed
win Bennett, Register III deeds, and Mathew .
Tappins Clerk of the circuit court, found said
bouds satisfactory and hsye duly approved the
same.
Dated January sth, 1885,
e. g. cox.
ROBERT WILSON,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15
SECOND DAYS SESSION.
FRIpAY. Jan..a. 8 O'Clock A

FRIDAY, JAMS, 9o'clock A. NJ
Board met pursuant TO adjournment
and was called to order by the chair.
Roll called and all the members present
except Mr.. Ward.
The minutes OF previous meeting were
read and approved.
The special committee on compensation
to clerk and treasurer for extra services
made the following report;
To the County Board Of Supervisors Of Iora
County.
Your special committee TO whom was refer.
red the matter of compensation OF County
Treasurer and County Clerk. for services in
collecting old tax certificates, would respectful
ly recommend that the said Treasurer be paid
the sum Of fifteen hundred dollars ana thar
the said County Clerk be paid the sum OF three
hundred dollars. Provided, however that the
said county treasurer secure the payment of
the balance of said money by him so collected
by note or otherwise, TO the satisfaction OF this
board at once.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

IuE Republican senate and house
caucuses were held at Madison Tues
day. In the latter the nominees
were II. O. Fairchild, of Marinette,
for speaker, +, ID. Coe, of White
water, for clerk, and John M. Ewing,
of Milwaukee, for sergeant-at-arms.
The Republican caucus in the senate
nominated Edward S. AIinQt, of
Sturgeon Bay, forpresident, pro tenn;
Charles e. Bross, of Madison, for
clerk, and Herbert Wolcott, Of Mil
waukee, for sergeantatarms.
Sunday telegraph: How many
Wisconsin people have learned that
the Rev. Burchard, who did for
Blaine and the Republicans what
Mrs. 0 Leary's COW did for Chicago
knocked them higher than a kite
for d time-how many of our citi
zens have learned that that old gen
tleman has on several occasions Wis
tied in Wisconsin? lie was a broth
err of the late Charles Burchard, oil
Beaver Dam, father of Ex.Congress
man 5. d, Burchard, now of Texas.
CHICAGO IolaHaI. The inferential
testimony against st. Johns integri
ty as a politician is such as to make
him justly as object of general sus-
picion among Republican and to
some extent among Prohibitionists.
His campaign labors were devoted
to aiding the whisky Democracy in
the election of a President. This
fact is sufficient for his condemna-
ton. Whether he received a dirty
bride in cash for his perfdy to the
Republican party merely involves
the extent and nature Of the politi-
cal ofreuse which he committed.
There is uo excuse or palIiation for
his course, il he pursued it merely
through mistaken zealotry. If he
was actuated by disappointed ambi.
ton, malice and spite, his condem-
nation should be as severe. If he
betrayed Republican principles and
entered into an alliance with the
worst elements of incompetence and
every other vice, il pursuance
of corrupt bargain and sale fol
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15
The commi ttee ON Tax Claims then made
their report, as folAaws

their report, as folA~~s
To the Honorable Board OF Supervisors of Iowa
county:
our committee 20 whom were referred certain
petitions for redemption and purchase Of tax
certificates, would report that they have had the
same under consideration and would recommend;
That Patrick WALSH b. allowed 20 redecu Ia
ON ots 4s ia 20 q, o. o., except feet of lot ~
and $50 tet od lot 4S sid 30 feet. inches OF lou
5o iu stavele 8dSitbsR, city of Mineral Poiai.
f1rthe Ecar 0f iSSJ aAs ssl, at face. Ices aud Z
per cent interest
That James Cuwaack be allowed t. redeem tax
on w "a of S X y aud 5 w ii OF 5 W. sec ~.
" s L. e, for he year 1859 tS3 .t0l and \ W = 81
y 4 SEE. q, q $, X. :. for the year ls5' Sl.os)
at lace
That the petition Of Martin Treseder fer re
fund OF taxes On n W u of 5 W y Sec srd \
"a Of y Flt I. 9, 4 Original Claim 80 ~,
interest per cent, g. -, be allowed at sos
That he petition ~ Mary Rollins be disalloNed
That the petition Of jerks and Hoskins be
granted and she amount claimed (S30.o5l Dc re-
funded with per cent interest.
Thrt the petiEisS q jerks and Hoskih ~
granted aud the aMsaH2 Stained (sl66Il DC ~
funded with per cent interest.
That tbs pstition Of Vim. sEd James korapp ~
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

On motion Of Mr.. Rewey, the recomend-
alton Of the above committee was laid
over till tomorrow morning for action.
The report of County Treasurer was
then read and referred to committee on
settlement with County Treasurer:
COUNTY TREAsUGER's OFFICE. DoDGEyILLE,
Iowa Co.., Ms, Nov III, 1854.
To the Honorable Board Il Supervisors Of iowa
County, Wisco sin
GENTLEMEN IL have the honor herewith to
submit to YOU my annual report OF The receipts
md disbursements and all other transactions of
my Office as county treasurer from the 3lst day Of
October, A d. 1881 to the 5lst day Of October, A.
ID. 1SSt. both days inclusive;
RRCE1ITs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

On motion Of Mr.. Arneson the board
then adjourned till tomorrow morning at
2 O'Clock
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

The committee on settlement with
county clerk then offered their report,
which was on motion of Mr.. Rewey adopt
ed.
70 the Board of Supervisors of Iowa County.
GENTLEMEN:-We, the undersigned n com
mittee appointed by your houora bic board to
settle with the County Clerk, do hereby certify
aud report that we have carefully examined the
accounts of sai clerk, by comparing the vouchers
on file in his of'ce with the books, and find the
report TO be true and correct in every particular,
leaving balance in his hands OF two hundred,
ninety and s7-lO0 dollars $500 S7l, which amount
was produced by the Gle y, counted by us and
found TO ne correct
Witness our hands, January 18th, 1885
II. NJ LEvAKE,
OLE SrEENsLAND,
Committee.
We further recommend that " II Keare he
allowed the sum OF three hundred (3u0l dollars
for ser, ice for extra labor in collecting taxes under
resolutions of the board passed at the annual and
special session of said board for the years 1888
and 1884, and we find that the total amount of
redemptous is SS+02.51, as appears from said
clerk books. Respectfully submitted,
II. NJ. LENAKE,
OLE STEENSLAND,
(FOmmitrpe.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15

NM D. ROW y,
County Treasurer.
The Committee on settlement with the
county Treasurer then presented the
following report, which was on motion
adopted and the vouchers were ordered to
be destroyed by fire:
To the Board of Supervisors of Iowa County, Wis.
Your Committee to whom was referred the eN-
animation of the rreasurers report, respectful v
report that they have thoroughly examined the
treasurer's report of October 3tst 1884, and the
supplemental report of January Sd 1888, with the
accompanying vouchers, and find the same correct
the balance on hand being follows;
Tax Certificates S14,491 90
Cash on hand .......... ........... 935S -
produced, counted and found correct, and
are herewith presented
COu,ty Clerks Certificates paid $500 81
Deposited in Wm Y Henry's Bank 49, 83l2 81
Total Observation-Disclosures. 500 4s2 90
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-01-15
j. W. REWEY,
JAS. SPENSLEY,
j. BAILY.

Schedule of claims presented to the county board
of supervisors at the adjourned session, Jan'y.
Sth, 1885.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-04

An exchange says: "ln Michigan
they assess y dog dollar for being a
dog. In Tennessee they assess man
fifty cents to become doctor. 1t costs
"heluf tollar" more to be a dog in
Michigan than a doctor in Tennessee.
Don't be dog"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-04

L. ii. Hale's dance last Thursday
evening didn't pan out very well and
he has decided to have another one
week from this Thursday evening
June 11th. All are invited.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-04
IMPORTANT.

When you visit or leave New York City
save Baggage Exprsssaee and Carriage Hire
and stop at the Grand Union Hotel opposite
Grand Central Depot. Elegant rooms fitted
up at q cost of one million dollars. reduc ID to
81 and upwards per day. European plan.
Elevator. Restaurant supplied with the best
Horse oars, sia{ss and elevated railroad 10 ali
dspots. Families cen live better for Iezs
money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any
other 6rst-cla~ hotel inthe city.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-04
A Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daley. of Tunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asthma
and Bronchitis, during which time the best
physicians could give DO rolief. Her life was
despaired of, until in last October SIZE procur-
ed Bottle of DIR. ilg's Nsw Dis covery.
when immediate relief was felt, and by con-
tinuing its use for a short time she was COM
pletely cured, gaining in fesh 50lbs, in few
months. Free Trial Bottles of this certain
cure of all Throat and Lung Diseases at w.
N. McKenna's Drug Store. Large Bottles 81.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-04

This week we are in receipt of the
Springwells Call published at Detroit
10y Chas. n. Pattee. 1t is bright and
newsy paper. May it ever live and
prosper.
Del L. Sutton has made another
change in the Richmond Review and
it is now an eight column, four page
paper. 1t is OH account Of an increas-
ed advertising patronage.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-04
FARM FOR SALE.

so acres of land for sale, being the
west half OF the southeast quarter of
section l, township of Lynn s.. Clair
Co.. and better known as the Blair or
Walker Lot. one mile north and four
and one half miles west of Brockway
Centre. For terms and further par
ticulars address, r. Z, WALKER, La
peer, Mich. administrator of the Es-
tate of Eliza Walker. 40m3
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-04

ATTENTION f. & a. M. LODGES. -
We are prepared to furnish all kinds
of blank forms. such as are used, on
short notice. Orders by mail will re-
celve prompt attention.
NoTICE-As parties are making in
quiry nearly every day as to where the
town clerk 8 Office is we take this means
Of informing them that you will find
his Office at his residence on Jones
street.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-04
The best and 10 cent cigars for
sale at the EXPosIToR Book Store.
Bncklen,s Arnlca saIyc.

The hest salve :niHv world tor cuts, bruises
sores. ulcers, sslt rheum. fever sores, letter
ch3pped hands, chiiblaiHs, corre, and all
sg Ia eruptiors. nrd 'c.idviy cures piles, or
40 pay required. l. j. guaranteed 10 give
perfect Satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 20 cents per box. For saie bv ". n.
NoKeRns.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-04

The tin can, COW bell and shot
gun bridgade made the air ring with
their tuneful music on Monday night.
1t was to celebrate the return of Mr..
and Mrs. III. b. Cough. They kept it
up until about o'clock Tuesday
morning.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-04

The deputy sheriff OF Sanilac
county was here the fore part Of this
week with couple Of chums and
Tuesday afternoon they got 80 full of
"bug juice as to make them noisy
and disorderly and the marshal had to
quite them down.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-04
BrOckWay Centre Bank,

-oA>OF JNO. w. LAMON, ~
Brockvay Centre, Nichigdn.
New York Exchange bought and sold.
General Banking Business done
Limited amount taken on deposit.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-04

The Lerue Family gave concert
in Coughs rink on Monday evening
to large audience. All who were
present rerort it to have been splendid.
The Lerue Bros gave exhibitions, on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings
last. in contortion and acrobatic feats.
Take all in all they give good satisfac.
tion:
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-04

To anybody who has disease of
throat or lungs, we will send proof
that Piso's Cure for Consumption has
cured the same complaints in other
cases. Address, Z. L. HaZeltine.
Warren, Pa.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1885-06-04

--Ias Naleh has secured all the
timhers and everything belonging to
the bridge which Fas carried away by
tire spriGs fresret and placed them in
a convenient place to get at with
teams. Would it not be good idea to
get up subscription ana have the
bridge replaced. Some one make a
move in this direction.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-17
CLOAKS.
SHAWLS.
WOOL LACEs.

New and Choice patterns-in all shades-reduced
from IS cents to Is cents. Nothing stylish
for dress trimming
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-17
DRESS GOODS, etc.

One lot OfDress Goods worth from IS to so cents,
reduced to IS cents.
One lot of Dress Goods worth from 20 to 80 cents
reduced to 10 cents
All Wool. good quality Buntings gray shades at 10
cents yard.
All Wool. Nuns Yelling Summer Shades. formerly
so cents 5 cents.
Cardinal Gross Grain Silk reduced from Is cents to
so cents.
Wine colored Gross Grain Silk. reduced from $Loo
to IS cents.
Tan Brown Gross Grain Silk. reduced from sI.oo to
80 cents.
Summer Silks, good line of COlOrs, reduced from
so to 40 cents.
Summer Silks fine line Of colors, reduced from IS
to 90 cents.
Summer Silks extra quality and beautiful shades re-
duced from $IOo to 30 cents.
Summer Silks, few pieces. at great reduction.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-12-17
MOSS TRIMMING.

New this Fall-very handsome for trimming dresses
and wraps sold elsewhere at $I.2s. Our price has
been $Ioo but will close it out at Is cents, all
leading shawls
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-02
Precautionary CircuIsr.

WAsHINGToS, April IL Commissioner Black to-
day Issued the following circular to Pension
Agents:
Investigation now in process shows that in
some inst noes very gross frauds have been perpe.
trated upon the Government through the instru-
mentality of CLERKS employed In pension agencies.
You must exercise the greatest care in regard to
the selection OF your subordnates The Govern
meDt, 1T is true, may be reimbursed from your
bond Tor such losses as are above referred to- but
this does not prevent the resulting scandal to the
service. This message of earnest caution is sent
you 10 call your attention particularly to your
own Iisk and duty in the pre- ises investigate
your agencies thoroughly. Take sll possible pre-
cautions 10 cleanse the service OF every suspicious
or unworthy person. join C. BLACK
Comm isSiOner"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-02
NEWS OF NATIONAL INrERRSr.
Aspinwsll In Ashes-rhe Senate on Cor
hrming Nominations, Etc Etc.

wAsHINGToS, April 1.-The following dispatch
from Commander Kane, OF the Galena, haS just
been received by the Secretary OF the Navy: "As.
pinwall is in ashes. 1t was burnt by the insur-
gents TO escape capture by the government corps.
The Pacific Mail dock, the railroad property on
the north end of the island and the canal prop.
erty at Crispol are the only buildings saved. Toe
shipping is safe. have sll my force shore pro
tectiDg property. Ny snip Is crowded with refu-
gees. Thousands are destitute and without shell
ter"
The nomination of Henry g. Pearson, to be
Postmaster of New York City, was favorably re.
ported from the Senate Committee on Post pffi ces
and Postroads Today, but was not acted upon III
the Senate.
The Senate Committee on finance has reported
favorRbly upon all the nominat tions referred IT,
the most important being that OF John T. Nc
Graw. to be Internal Revenue Collector for the
District Of Virginia, vice samuel p. McCormsc TO
be removed. There is a possibility of a contest in
the Senate over this nomination, ss McC0rmsc
has been IN office but short time. TIE Office hss
no fixed term. The nomination OF Joseph J..
Johnston. 20 be Commissioner OF Railroads, was
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-02
GENERAL GRANT.
Another Dangerous Attack Caused Great
apprehension of the Demise of
the Great Soldier.

NEW YORK, April /. 9:20 D. m.-Hon. Cyrus p
Field, Senator Leland Stanford, of California, ex-
Commissioner of Public Works Hubert o. Thomp.
son, have called at the house within the last honr
Four detectives from police headquarters are pa
trolling in the vicinity OF the Grant mansion
The windows of the Generals bed room are being
opened, every now aud tnen, as though 10 give
the patient air.
. cop. m-Wben Mr. Stanford came out OF the
house at 9:l5 be said, in reply 10 inquiries from
an Associated Press reporter, General GRAFT is
now propped up in two chairs He is ng
through the night. l oeIisye he will live until
morning"
1885 p H. Bishop Harris. NJ E, OF Penn
sylvsnia, Rev. DR.. Charles c. Tiffany, and General
Clinton b. Fisk called about 10 o'clock but came
away Immediately. Dr. Douglas has Just stated
while.
The military order Of the Loyal Legion was to
have held its meeting and banquet at DelmonicO
tonight, but on account of General Grants ill
ness adjourned after brief session for the trans
action of necessary routine business. General
Molineaux, Cochrane. Viele, Gardner and Ora
ham, Admiral Nicholson and Commander Hooker
were among those present.
At l1:s0p N. Drs. Douglas aud Shrady AID the
members of the household were all in the Gen
eral 5 room, moving about wnen necessary, on
uptoe. From the outside the house seemed
be seen.
At tlI:s0ex-Senstor Chsfse and General eager
left the house Mr. Chaffee raid: Il can't give
much announcement The doctors feel more fe
vOrable 10 the opinion that the General will live
until morning. The trouble is that the General is
very restless, moving about or trying TO move
about. De is now lying on his cot, with MS eyes
clOSed but is not sleeping"