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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

WE learn from James Conners,
chairman of the town Of Clyde, Of a
horrible case of paternal neglect and
cruelty to children which occurred in
that town a short time since. 1t
seems that two weeks ago last Sun
day-one of the coldest and stormiest
days of winter-,Iames Bunsell and
wife went on a visit to a neighbor's
a mile and half from home, leav-
ing three little children-a boy of
eight, another of six (the latter sick
abed with a cold) aud little girl Of
four years-at home alone, but
promising TO return early in the
evening. Night coming on and the
parents not returning, the children
became alarmed and started for the
nearest neighbor's, a half mile
over the hill. The eldest boy had
nothing on his feet but an old pair
of overshoes, one of which he lost
on the way, while the second boy
was bare-footed and very scantily
clad. When they reached the neigh
boris their shoeless feet were frozen
solid, and it is said ratified like
stones on the floor as they entered
the house. The little girl was
more comfortably clad, but froze
her fingers their entire length, prob
ably thorough getting them wet with
snow, as she frequently fell down
while toddling along ON the terrible
journey. And then these children
were left until TUESDAY morning
following before any medical attend
ance was summond in their behalf!
If we had any words adequate to
the occasion, we should like to say
something about that man and wo
man, but as it is we must give it up.
- Chronicle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
Why the Editor Swore.

With a terrific cold in his head,
And his eyelids heavy and sore,
The editor sat in his broken chair,
And bitterly, earnestly swore.
A youth had dropped in with a poem,
And - was there with dun.
Aid chap had entered 10 tell him
How the paper ought 10 be run.
An irate subscriber had told him
That his sheet wasn't fit.to be read,
Wale another had carefully promised
To punch the editors head.
The foreman was yelling for copy,
And the wind whistled IN at the door,
Ami this, with few other reasons,
Is why the editor sworc.
But the angel who took 1t to heaven,
Recorded this verdict there;
''The jury find in the present case,
Twas justitiable swear"
-Frshd nae.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN, THURSDAY MARoH1 r. 1885.

has not taken solid food since the
week of the fair, and is now living
on the thinest kind of liquids, and
is literally starving in the midst of
plenty. Those who are familiar
with her case will have more abun-
dant sympathy for the great COM
mander.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
new GOODS AT CHICAGO PRICES.

We are now prepared to furnish
our patrons with finer line Of goods
than ever before kept in Mineral Pt.
watches ond Clocks a Specially,
at prices SO low that the equal has
never been reached in this vicinity.
We make a speciality of Tine
Wdtch Repajriaa. All work war
ranted satisfactory or money re-
funded Il. NJ. CuURcH E Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

PUBLISHED elsewhere is a legisla-
tive act, approved March Sd, author
izing the Chicago, Freeport IS st.
Paul railroad company to build, con
struct and maintain bridge for
railway purposes over and across the
Wisconsin river in the counties of
Iowa and Sauk in this state.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
The Local Field.

lIC I~OOdI L IC1NAs
READ Chapman's new advertise
ment.
IT is plain that everybody doesn't
keep lent
CANDIDATES for city Offices are
looming up.
WoMEN's fine shoes from 8l.a5 to
$500 at J. Penhallegon & Sons.
THE bids Of physicians are solicited
by the superintendents of the Poor
Farm.
ATTEND the entertainment to be
given by Emery lodge one week from
Friday night. Only ten cents.
IT is advertised that a wrestling
match will take place this afternoon
at Barneveld, between Evan Lewis
and Jas. Collins, of Minneapolis.
MucH Of our time has been Of
necessity devoted to job work this
week, which fact must serve as an
excuse for the shortage in local mat
ter
LETTERS remaining in the post
office, in this city, are for Miss An
ME James, Arthur Jones, Miss Jen-
ME Jones, Edward Longnon, Ignatz
Steiner.
VorERs are invited to heed the
fact that Mr. c. A. Treloar has de-
clared himself a candidate for city
treasurer, subject to the decision of
the Republican caucus.
TEACHERS should heed the an
nouncement made by the county
superintendent in to-day's paper, as
to times and places of holding the
spring examinations.
THE Darlington papers report that
Gus. Buscha was the lucky holder of
the ticket that drew an organ rafled
at that place. Better to be born
lucky than rich, Gus.
MARRIED, at the residence of Mr..
Michael Burns, on the evening Of
March 7th, 1885, by John Commins,
J. p, Mr.. Frank Benoit and Esther
Anne Thrasher, both of the city of
Mineral Point.
THE readers attention is called to
the professional card of DR. Parm
ley, Homeopathist, of Mifiin. 1t
will be remembered that we men
tiored his going to Chicago last fall
to perfect himself in his profession
The assertion by Democrats that
the canvass for the county judgeship
should be so conducted as to strength
en- he advancement and leverage of
Democracy in Iowa county, ought to
put the Republicans on the alert.
Tue Good Templars will give a
dime entertainment and sociable at
their hall on Friday evening, March
goth. The object is to raise money
to pay the debt on their hall. Every
body should go, and by SO doing will
not only help good cause but will
be highly entertained yourself.
MINERAL PoINT can now boast Of
q paint factory, which has been es-
tablished by Mr.. j. p. Hankins At
present it is turning out sixty gal
Ions per day, and has capacity for
twice that amount. Those capable
of Judging the merits of the paint
turned out pronounce it equal to the
best in the market.
FoR years Mr.. John Hadfeld has
dealt largely in hides, wool, furs, etc,
bat of late he has enlarged his ter
ritory, taking in nearly half Of the
state. His son, J. A. Hadfeld, the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
A CARD.

The comrades of Geo. II Legate
Post, No. 1876, G. A. r., desire to ex-
press heir sincere thanks to the
ladies and gentlemen of the Home
Dramatic Company, for the two en-
tertainments given by them in aid
of the Post; the handsome sum be.
ing sufficient to raise the relief fund
from financial embarrassment, and
left quite sum in the treasury.
Thanks are also due to the Miner
al Point Cornet Band for their kind.
ness in furnishing the music Oh
those Two occasions free of charge.
Also they thank the Common Coun-
Gil for iheir liberality in remitting
the rent due for the use of the Ope-
ra House They also desire to thank
the ladies' and gentlemen who pat
ronized the entertainment so liber-
ally.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

popular assistant postmaster for so
long, will travel for the establish
ment. Here is another boom for
Mineral Point, and further evidence
that ours is city of some progress
sion
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

Prof. Strassman, the most accept
able visitor and professiouaist in
saving the human eyesight with
brilliant chemical glasses, is now
stopping at the United States Hotel.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
Soda VNutcr Apparatus Tor sale.

Consisting of boxes and bottles,
all of which will be sold reasonable.
Apply to me, MRs. HANNAH WEBB
Mineral Point, WIS. Ilw3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

WANTED, a girl TO do general
housework in small private family.
Compensation reasonable. Apply
at this office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12


In view of the probable occur
renee of ASjatic Cholera in portions
of our country this season, we
should be alive to die danger to
which we, in common with all other
localities in the interior of the coun-
try, are exposed 1t will first ap-
pear, as heretofore, in the large sea
board cities; and from there it will
surely travel inland, if every precau-
tion is not taken to prevent its spread.
This has been its history in all pre-
ceding epidemics which have swept
over the country.
1t is conceded by all authorities
who have studied the disease and
had experience with it, that over
crowding and other insanitary con
ditions, particularly the presence Of
decomposing organic matter, afford
the conditions favorable to the null
tiplication of the cholera matter, and
thus tend to spread the disease, al
though of themselves incapable of
originating it. These being facts
upon which all who have Investigate
ed the subject agree, our duty re-
specting the prevention of its occur
renee here is plain.
Our available means of accom-
pishing this are: Strict attention to
all wholesome sanitary laws. Be
fore the approach of hot weather,
all .fhh and garbage should be re-
moved from the streets, back alleys,
and all vacant places; and none
should be permitted to accumulate
there during the summer months
Cellars should be thoroughly cleans
ed, whitewashed, disinfected and
have plenty of fresh air admitted.
Those using water from cisterns for
drinking purpose should see that
their cisterns are cleaned; all cess
pools, seaceyS and closets should be
thoroughly cleansed, ventilated and
disinfected. These are most mis-
chievous of all sources of contamina-
ton. Some disinfectant should be
freely used; and this should be done,
not once only, but repeatedly during
the hot months. Fresh lime, dry
earth, sulphate of iron, charcoal,
chloride of lime, are all good disin-
fectants when properly used.
These requirements cannot be too
strongly urged. The hot weather
will soon be here, and it is time to
begin to think about putting the
city into as healthy a condition as
possible, and then if the disease
should reach us, we need not fear a
very serious outbreak. 1t would not
be bad idea for the City Council,
which is the board of health, to take
some action relative to this import
ant matter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

TINwARE.-I offer a large and
varied stock of tinware just received
direct from the manufacturers.
l0w2 d. Jacko.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
Young Mcn

Twenty-Five styles of fine shoes to
select from; prices from $l.25 o$7.
j. Peneallegon d Son.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

PARTIES having horses for sale
have been fortunate the past two or
three months. MrO'Hern, who buys
for Chicago establishment, has
been here several times of late, and
now Mr.. VIM. Thomas, of Dakota
formerly of this vicinity, announces
by bills that he will be at Mark
Terrill's hotel Friday and Saturday
of this week for the purpose of buy
ing a car load of horses and mares,
for which he will pay cash on de
livery.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

$. H. Osborne, teacher os music,
viii be in Mineral Point at all times
excepting Tuesdays and Fridays.
1l-tf
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

JUST REcE1vED--A fine assort-
ment of silver plated hollow ware.
Also another lot of Rodgers silver
plated table ware of all kinds, all
stamped with manufacturers name
and guaranteed as represented.
These goods are offered at a small
advance of cost. In fact ] will seel
knives and forks at wholesale price.
l0w2 d. Jacko.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

CABINET PHoToGRAPHs.- Owing
to the extremely cold weather du-
ring the past month Jenkins & Hos
king have d,cided To extend the
lime specified iu their notice If 80
days ago to another 80 days limit.
They will positively charge 80 cents
extra for RESTING, when the same
is desired through mo- fault of theirs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

just received a fresh loU of gro
ceries at J. A. Sprtler's, which he
viii sell as cheap as the cheapest.
Highest price paid for butter and
eggs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
Renefioial pepartnent

Ben eTlclaI department.
established for the accommodation of those
who are in want in any way. those who have
lost or found valuable property, and Tor those
Who wish to sell or exchange. Limit, twenty
I'VE words First insertion FREE, and for each
Insertion thereafter twenty-five cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

ISAAC HoDGEs, Of this city, died
on Tuesday evening last, after a
lingering illness Of number of
months. Shortly after the failure of
the Platteville Bank, year ago, his
health began to fail, and became evi-
dent that unless there was a change
he you'd not be long for this world.
Had he lived until the 10th of May
he would have been rs years Old
P2dttey5Ae Witness
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

THE whole country has been
greatly panied at the account of the
terrible affliction of General Grant
cancer in the mouth. The minute
description of his case by DR.. Doug
lass finds an exact parallel in the
case of Mrs. John Tregonning, Of
Bloomfield, this county, whose suf-
ferings a,s beyond description She
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

MARTIN d ToAY have several farm
wagons, one two-seat open buggy,
one single top buggy which they
offer for sale cheap for cash or on
good noles. wv
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

f. Nj. CHURcH & Co. have sue
ceed Cook 81 Sullivan in the iewelry
business in this city The new firm
has added new attractions in the way
of fine goods, and invite the public
to call and inspect. All job work,
repairing, etc, will receive prompt
attention, and satisfaction guaranteed
in every instance or money refunded.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

UNDER date of March sth appears
in the Milwaukee Sentinel the fol-
lowing item touching on spoils Of
Office at the county seat; "The pres
ent rostmaster's commissi on expires
Jan. 10, 1887. There are numerous
candidates for the appointment, four
of whom, w. II. Keane, Christian
Kissler, John Rudersdorf and Edwin
ii. Scholfield are circulating petit
tions. 0. G. Smith is also an aspi-
rant for the postoffice, but as yet
has not taken any steps of a public
nature. Thomas Kennedy wants a
United States marshalship, and X.
T. Thompson hopes to secure posi-
tion in a Western land Office"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

REMEMBER, we have a few pairs
misses and children calf lace shoes
at 81 J. Penhallegon & Son.
FARuEEs will find full line Of
seeders. plows, and harrows at Mar
tin S Toay's. IOWA
No. Would say have No. l
white fish at 81 per barrel Of 100 lbs,
and a host Of other things.
1ow2 ID. Jacko.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

AS SEEMS customary when refer
ring to the actions of men opposite
to his political faith, Smith made the
following misstatement in the Star
last week:
"Assemblyman Cox's bill for an
appropriation to the Southwestern
Wis. Industrial Association has been
indefinitely postponed by the as
sembly."
The facts concerning the bill are,
that it has been engrossed and or
dered to third reading. When a
bill reaches this point it scarcely
ever fails.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

THE Dodgeville Star hoists the
name of II. Scott Ansley for County
Judge, and directly under it says;
"What's in a name? A mule by any
other name would kick just as high
and hard" Mr.. A. and the Demo
Gratis should attack the Star mule in
a body and experiment in how high
and hard they can kick.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
NUMBER IL.

The Boss so ct. Tea at the Nimble
Nickel Store VIM. Tessdale.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12

REPAIRING well aud quickly done
1t lSemfrey's wagon sbop, charges
reasonable.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-03-12
REPUBLICAN exchanges hit it good
in this way: "All those who want
the post Office hold M their

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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-01-07

The report of Attorney General Henry
B. Cleaves, has been fled with the Cover
nor and Council. The States legal bust
ness for the past year has been conducted
with the energy and ability that has char
acterized the administration of that Office
by Mr.. Cleaves since his election in 1880.
Immediately after Mr.. Cleaves assumed
the duties Of this important Office, the
State became involved in most extensive
and important litigation with the railroads
upon the question of State taxation.
Suits we're brought by him, and though
stubbornly resisted by the corporations,
have been brought to successful termina-
ion before the courts, and very large
revenue now comes to the State annually
from such taxation. Under his charge the
litigation with the Western Union Tele-
graph Co. and other companies has re,
suited in favor of the State. He has
shown great vigilance in the enforcement
of all laws for the protection of the people
and the records show unparalleled success
in the conviction Of prisoners charged with
the high crime Of murder, and bear testi-
mony to his ability and fearless perform
ance of public duty. He now voluntarily
retires from the official position that he has
80 successfully filled for the past five years
and his services in behalf of the State
will meet the commentator and approval
OF the people.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-01-07
THE SOMERSET REPORTER
For 1883.

The Somerset Reporter begins the year
1885 with a change. For the past four
years the junior partner OF the Publishing
firm, has, under lease, conducted the busi-
ness Of the firm and had Editorial charge
OF the paper. The lease has now expired
and the senior partner resumes his connec-
tlou with the paper and his interest in the
business connection Herewith. During
the past year, great improvement has been
made In our rooms and facilities for serv-
Ing the public, and We are now putting 10
new and impro we'd machinery that will
arg 'ly increase our capacity in that direc-
tIon. We contemplate at an early daythe en-.
largement Of our paper and intend, If the
public will second our efforts with its
patronage, to make the REPORTER much
better paper than it Is now, and give our
subscribers more for their money.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-01-07
Blu Nve's ParentaOe.
He writes the REPORTER a letter
denying he was born i'll
SkOwhegan.

BILL NYE's WINTER RESORT,
HUDSON, Wis. Dec. 81 1854.
Edo. p. Mayo, Esq.
EDITOR "REPoRTER"
Skowhegan Me.
Dear Sir:
recently with the following paragraph
marked:
WHERE WAS CHILL" NYE BoRNs
Maine has again and again proved that
this Is the place to raise men and women,
aud the crop by no means diminishes. Ed
gar w. Nye, commonly known as "Biil,"
says he was born In Skowhegan, in 1850,
but went West when two years old, and
'grew up with the country" He lives now
in Hudson, Wis.,, and contributes TO vari-
Gus newspapers. Who can tell US Of his
parentagep"
As the item closes with query, will
state for the beneftsof the curious, that
Bill Nye was born in Maine in 1850 though
not in Skowhegan. AS neal rs / am able
to learn from my parents, who happened to
be present on that solemn occasion, l was
born In the village Of Shirley In Piscata-
quis Co.
| would not write this letter, were it no
Tor my parenis mo are still living and In
-"- -,Tay to blame. Whatever may have
been, | hope their names will not be In any
way mixed up with it The Nyes Of Maine,
l learn, are a square toed, upright and
abnormally temperate race, running large.
ly to red hair and prohibition. Both Of
these family traits break out on me once In
while. Rad. hair and prohibition have
seemed to 90 hand 10 hand, down through
our family history for centuries. The
great original founder Of the family, l be-
lievc, first landed in Massachusetts,, the hot
bed of hand made Shoes, freedom and hard
words. There he became the author OF
two sons. One went to Maine to tight the
demon rum and the other went to New
York where he became the gran. father of
q large number Of people, among whom,
were such men as Hon. James w. Nye of
Nevada, and Fred Nye the Editor Of the
Daily Omaha Republican.
Ny fathers name was franklin Nye, q
man for whom have always entertain. d
the highest regard. Many 10 the time he
has gone out Of his way to do me favors
My mothers maiden name was Eliza NJ.
Loring. These historical facts Of course,
are of no interest to the general public, but
l write thus fully, In order TO relieve Show
began Of an unjust imputation. III ever
said was born in Skowhegan, did not
do 80 maliciopsly. 1t was joke. I have
admitted that was born In Shirley. hop
Ing that 1t is smaller town and therefore
easier to meet in personal encounter than
In Skowhegan. Some day however, am
going back to Maine, and purchase car
load of those long Indian names Of yours,
to saw up into names for poor young Yves.
tern towns that have no names.
should you wish to dispel the gloom and
anxiety regarding my genesis 10 Skowhe-
gan, BY publishing this letter, MI. Mayo,
YOU are At liberty to do SO. Wishing you
= Happy New Year, and hoping that Mr..
Blaine IL doing IS well as could be expect
am Sincerely Yours.
EDGAR WILSON NYE.
(BILL NYE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-01-07

The Governor and Council have been 10
session most Of the time for the past week,
closing up the business Of the year. The
petition for the pardon Of Hannah Thorn
dixie and Sarah +. Whitten. and for the
commatation Of the sentence Of Oscar E
Blaney were referred to the next council.
The petitioners for the pardon Of Margaret
Breen, Albert T. Hanson, VIM. Elliot,
Howard Towne, Preston Towne, John w.
Mcclure, Chas. Tweedie, John Lally and
Geo. F. Martin were given leave to with
draw. The petition for the pardon Of J. F.
Lawrence was laid upon the table.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-01-07
Rr0hihHfQ1a.

We give column OF space to cores
pondent, who seems to think the course of
the Prohibition party In the last National
campaign needs, if not defence, At least ex.
PLANTATION. We believe in Prohibition,
have worked aud voted for it whenever OPP
portunity offered, and have advocated it In
our columns, but We fail to see wherein the
cause 10 to DO advanced, either by "voting
into the air" or voting In just that way that
the Democratic party Is best pleased with.
The great majority Of the Prohibition party
of Maine and Of the United States are
doubtless honest in their aims and believed
In the methods used 10 November, but we
are forced to conclude that many Of the
leaders Of that party cared more for the
defeat of the Republican party than they
did for the advancement OF the principle of
prohibition. We would be very glad to be
aconvinced to the contrry.
Sometimes leaders In parties are inclined
to think that they are the party, whereas
they are but . fraction Of it. Those who
voted the st. John ticket in November are
but small fraction Of tho Prohibitionists
Of the country. Compare the vote In
Maine on the adoption Of the Prohibitory
amendment in September with the vote
for St. John In November, II this PROPOSE
ton needs to be sustained by figures. Are
the two thousand st. John men to be the
only true Prohibitlonists and the balance
OF the sixty odd thousand, who voted for
the amendment TO be ignoreds 1t Is but
TAI play to concede to the sixty thousand
the .me honesty Of purpose and iutelli-
gence that Is claimed for the Two thou
sand