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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
From Iowa.
BRITT. Iowa, Aug. ?, 1855.

BRITT, Iowa. Aug :, 1893.
Crawford Bros, Mineral Point, Wis:
Having contemplated for some time
writing few notes of this portion of
our great and glorious country"
now set myself to the task.
This town is in about the middle CT
the state between east and west, on
the c., NJ. & st. p. r II. in the midst of
great fertility, one of the finest grazing
portions of the great northwest"
We have population of about three
hundred. Have good graded school
Congregational, Methodist. Episcopal
and Catholic churches; four general
stores; two drug stores; two hotels;
two saloons (where only temperance
drinks are furnisheO with billiard and
pool tables; wagon, blacksmith, cabinet
and shoe shops; two farm machinery
agents etc.
The G. NJ. & st. p and Minneapolis
& st. Louis railroads cross here. The
depots are about a mile al It. The
town is built between them.
The country is being well settled
with thrifty farmers, though there is
yet a great deal of uncultivated lands
that can be obtained at from five to
twelve dollars per acre, according to
quality and location. Improved farms
are held at from twenty to thirty dollars
per acre. 1t costs but little to improve
farm here, as we do not have to fence,
and building material costs about the
same as in southwestern Wisconsin.
There are some sloughs. but easily
drained, and they make the best of
meadows and grazing lands.
We have been having very VAIN
weather for the past two weeks, the
mercury registering in the nineties
nearly every day. Sunstrokes have
been numerous.
We get cooled off very suddenly
sometimes, however, on the 18th ult.
the mercury fell from 81 degrees to 70
degrees in twelve minutes, which
caused US to shiVer for time; for in
half an hour we were wishing for
another breeze. ] get The Democrat
each Saturday or Sunday morning, and
when it comes, the first business is to
devour the contents.
Politics is quiet; as there are not
enough Democrats in town to form Il
quorum. The editor of The Tribune
still holds the post office and | hear of
no move to suspend him.
Crops are looking well. Corn will
be heavy if the season continues fair till
it natures oats and barley are good;
but little wheat is grown here. but is
good what there is of it.
The continuous wet weather has
materially retarded haying, which is IA
great damage to the business of the
place, rs bailing hay is its great indus
try T. S C.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07

Two weeks ago The Democrat con
tanned the announcement of the
failure of John Roach, coupled with
"a truthful but rather unfeelin9 com
mrnt upon the same The Monroe
Sentinel Of last week copied our
squib and as n reply evolved the
following wond,rfl mathematical
calculation and squelcking dcduc-
ton:
II appears from IL careful comparison OF the
government contracts awarded To John Roach
that they have uniformly been given 10 him nj
prices II per cent lower than the same work
could or would have hrcu done for 10y the next
lowest bidders. Estimating the total quantity
of work done by him for the government Mt SO
uOoOO0. and the amount saved by the govern
ment through John Roach, s compared with all
o,her means Of getting the same work douH, has
been si2oO,OG0 or enough To pay Secretary Whit
ney's salary for $50 years.
1t appears from statement re-
Gently made by an expert account
ant engaged in looking over the
books in the navy department that
the total amount paid to MIR Roach
by the department during the past
twelve years is S10,333,626. What
Mr.. Roach and the government
have to show for this vast sum APP.
pears from the following statement:
The list Of ships upon which Roach has been
paid money tor construction and repairs includes
ten vessels OF these the Alert is doing duty ON
ASiatic station, while the Huron was wrecked
and lost. The Dolphin has been condemned. the
chicago, Atlantic and Boston lie unfinished in
his yard The wyandottc, Nahant Jason and
raSsiac. upon which sl2l, Coz have been expcnd,
"a for repairs. now require, hy the register of the
navy departing nj. more or less repairs Ia make
SerYiceable. The Puritan already costing ST.
lIlO1n for construction and boilers is still in
Roach'S deserted yard at Chester. aud the Man
touoman upon which slI26,0e have been paid
is laid up At New Work requiring extensive re-
pairs.
Mr.. Roach and his friends have
therefore only one vessel to which
they can point with pride; while
the great bulk Of the money paid to
him by republican secretaries of the
navy since 1873 has been simply
wasted for poorly constructed vessels
and worthless repairs. We are con
tident that Secretary Whitney in
his administration of the affairs of
the navy department will present a
most striking and favorable contrast
to his republican predecessors in
Office, and will at least commence
the work of building up navy of
which the country need not be
ashamed. In his efforts towards
that end he ought to receive the
support of all patriotic citizens.
Our word for it that those par
tisan republican editors now engaged
in carping at him because he refuses
to accept a worthless vessel from
such miserable subsidy beggar as
John Roach will yet be ashamed of
themselves.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
THE CRUSHING OUT PROCESS.

The Madison Democrat admits
the charge that the present admin
istration is crushing out great
American industry, and says:
There Is no longer particle of doubt about
II: II is true rs republicans charge that the nd
ministrntiou is chtulhing great American
industry, and that great American industry
consists OF rohbinS the government The
president has crushed that branch of the great
American industry engaged In stealing the
public lands, secretary Whitney hns crushed
the branch Of the grcnt American industry that
was devoted Ia robbmg the nnvy, Postmaster
General Villas has ciIcctunlly crushed that branch
Of the great American industry devoted to
rubhing the government in carrying the occaI
mails and Secretary Manning is crushing the
branch of the great American industry engaged
,bbng the government Of its tariff duties by
under valuation. There is no question about
the magnitude of this great American industry.
Its annual Income amounted Ia millions Ol dol
lars more than that Of any other industry. Nor
does there appear to he any doubt hut that il is
being crushed, au,l that in manner that will
make every honest man In America rejoice
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
ATTENTION, COMPANY 1!
To the Surviving Members Of Com
pany !. End Regiment of Wiscon-
sin Volunteer Infantry.

Comrades Arrangements are about
being completed for Reunion of the
Iron Brigade, September 10th.
The meeting will be held at such
hour most convenient to the members,
and when least likely to interfere with
the programme laid out for the Bri-
gade.
Gen. Allen, Capt. Wheeler, Capt
Devlin, and others of the boys, that
were brought up together, will be pres
ent and join in the festivities at this
our first social camp fire.
Comrades will report ut Brigade
Headquarters, in the Rotunda of the
Capitol, where all needed information
will be impaired.
y cordial greeting awaits the men,
bers Of the Brigade at the Capitol city.
and an sure every Comrade will en-
joy the hospitality of the good people
of Madison. who, in the long ago did us
such signal honor. when we laid down
the weapons of war and resumed Gu
places as citizens Of Il reunited Repub-
lie.
Sergt. Geo. Jeuck is appointed H.
charge of the CommiSsary department.
to make such arrangements, as his
judgement shall dictate, tor the care
and convenience If the members ii the
company.
Capt. Wheeler. Capt. Deylin and
Corporal w. A. Owens are designated
a committee on programme, and to fix
upon the hour and place for the
assembly.
Let every member of the old compa-
ny be present. Let us once more an
swer at roll call, enjoy fraternal
greeting.
Fraternally yours, GEO. II. OTIS.
McGregor, Iowa. Aug. lst, 1885.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
COBB.
Harvesting has fully begun.
Mrs James IF Storm, Takp In

Harvesting has fully begun.
Mrs. James of Storm Lake, Iowa.
is visiting at the residence of Mr.. Il
Mrs. Henry Cunningham.
}. Bailey shipped two car loads of
stock to Milwaukee Tuesday.
The new confectionery kept by
MIR. Miller is prospecting; during the
hot days he was almost unable to
supply the demand for cool drinks
and ice-cream. He will also in the
near future add to his stock a choice
lot of groceries.
Some farmers report grasshoppers
cutting their oats.
Prospects for a large return for
those who planted tobacco look fat
tering. Mr.. Fillbach and Mr.. I'm
hoff will each build large sheds for
drying their crops.
We are glad to welcome back Mr.
and Mrs. Isaac Comfort after an alb
sence of one month. visiting friends
and relations in Michigan and Hi
nois. Mr.. Comfort says: The more
he travels the better satisfied he be-
comes, and more fully convinced
there is no better country than that
adjacent to the village of Cobb. !"
The question has been asked what
makes that broad irrepressible smile
oniGeo.iBillings' face? We guess
that 9!lb boy is the cause of it.
Mrs. Thomas died Thursday night.
She was 50 years of age and was an
invalid for some time. She died
of mere exhaustion, and passed awaw
as quietly as one going to sleep. Her
funeral took place Sunday at Lin
den.
Our village was startled Saturday
morning by the announcement that
Mrs. Perdy, who was Friday appar-
emily in the best of health, had about
2 O'Clock stroke of appoplexy.
She became unconscious in about
fifteen minutes after she was taken;
in which condition she remained for
twelve hours when she passed peace
fully away. Her home was in Be-
lone, Iowa, but was here visiting her
daughters Mrs. Crowel and Mrs.
Wilson. Her funeral took place
Monday, Rev. Steele, of Monttort,
preached one of the most able SER
mon we have ever heard. She
leaves a husband, son and two
daughters who are almost Frustrated
with grief by her unexpected and
sudden departure They have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07

Because republicans raised a great
hue and cry when the prohibition
presidential candidate St John was
invited to speak at the state fair last
year, it is said that il is now the
turn of the democrats /" Object be
cause Senator Logan, who is already
in the field for the presidency in
1855, has been invited to speak at
the fair this year. Democrats will
do nothing of the kind. Should Mr..
Logan accept the invitation demo
Gratis as well as republicans will ex-
tend to him a hearty welcome, and il
he chooses to do SO he can open up the
campaign then and there SO far as
the average democrat Is concerned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
413, 4l5 & AIT Broadway Milwaukee
LEGAL NOTICES

Circuit Court. Iowa COUNTY
Philip Dowd. Plaintiff. vs. James Sehlasser.
George Schlusser, Farley Meditation and Pat
rick McElhAtten, Defendants.
The state of Wisconsin 10 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 so 20 do. Judgment VIII be
rendered against VOC according to the demand
of the complaint; of which q copy IS herewith
served upon you. WILSON & MCILH0N.
Plaintiff Attorney.
P. o. Address. Mineral Point. Iowa County Wis
The complaint in this action is on file with the
clerk of the circuit court Of Iowa county.
WILSON & McILH0S.
5iw5 Attorneys for Plaintiff
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07

The State Of Wlsconsin-Iowa County Court
erty of the estate of William T. Henry. deceased,
Notice IS hereby giveE that by virtue and IN
pursuance of an order made IN said matter D
of July, A. d. 1855, the undersigned viii On the
10th dsy OF August A. ID. 1856 at 10 o CLOCK q m
OF that day. AT the front door Of the city haH IN
state. offer for sale at public auction the follow
ing described personal property. to-wtt:
The books and papers constituting The " llilan
7. Henry abstract OF title Of lows county; two
safes used 70 contain said abstract; one A0sier
Baum d Co. safe; one wag0n; one BuekeyS
mower. one-half interest IN cabinet for lelsai
blanks; one Amberg ietteE-file; one buggy one
sleigh, one cutter. large sheet iron stove, sho
counters, desks and other Office furniture
The terms Of sale viii be cash
Dated July 18th. 1855. PHILIP ALLEN. JE-
Administrator with the viii Annexed OF me e
tate OF William T. Henry, deceased 59as
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
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 4:23 p. III. Tuesday, August
Is, 1885. Everybody get ready for the Excursion,
and apply to the undersigned for Sleeping Car
accommodations, not later than August 18TH
2w3. J. f. MERRY, Gen. West. I'aSs. Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07

An :" inspector of tides has been
discovered in the United States
coast survey Office who has held
the position for the past seven years
and has regularly drawn salary al
though he admitted that he had no
duties to perform. If the "office :
has not been discontinued it would
suit our commissioner of labor sta
tistics," Frank A. Flower, to a dot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07

The democratic national platform
of 1884 declared:
I'VE favor an honest civil service reform"
And honestly reforming the civil
service in just what President Cleve-
land is doing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
S. W. Wis. Ind. ASS n Fair

viii be held at Mineral Point, SEPT.
l. 2, 3 and 4, 1885, and Is OPEN
TO THE WORLD. The manage
ment will spare no pains to give you
a season of pleasure and profit; and
all are invited. Extra trains will be
run and fares will be at very much
reduced rates. $1,000 in premiums
offered. The best blooded stock-of
Horses, Cattle. Sheep and Hogs-of
Wisconsin. Iowa and Illinois. will
be on exhibition. Running and Trot-
ting Races Daily. For Premium
Lists and information address.
DELos p. BEECH, Sec'y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
Yellowstone Park and Portland
EYEurSinn

The Illinois Central r. r. Palace car Excurs,
ion 10 the Yellowstone Park and Portland, ore
gon, leaves ST, Fae' at 7:s5 a. M, Wednesday
August 10Th. Fare for the round trip,-St. Paul
to Portland and return, $1,000 Tickets nom ST.
Paul sold only on the order of the undersigned.
All Illinois Central coupon agents viii be sup
piled with hound trip tickets 10 St Paul or Port.
land. il applications are made by August list
Tickets viii be good to return within six mouths
from date of purchase, and are good for stop
overs al any point ON the Northern Pacific Rail
road on the return trip. Applications for Sleep.
ing car accommodations must be made to the
undersigned al Manchester, Iowa, on or before
August list Parties desiring To visit the National
Park. points on the Northern Pacific II, H., ana
in Oregon aud Washington Territory. should take
advantage Of this excursion. Parties desiring
10 return via SAN Francisco and the Central or
southern Pacific can exchange the return port
ion OF ticket At San Francisco on the payment Of
SsAo0. Remember August st closes the ala
gram of Sleepsr> ior this excursion. II You pro-
pose 70 join the party Soar money and appli-
cation for Sleeping Gar EeTths should lie
forwsrdei me at once J. +. MERRY.
Gen. West. Pass. Agent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

With the present issue The Dem
ocrat enters upon its twentieth vol
ume, and it affords us no small de-
gree Of pleasure to be able to say
to our readers and friends gen
orally, that at no time since the es-
tablishment of the paper has it been
in as prosperous condition as at
present. 1t has been our constant
aim to give to our readers a good,
live local and general newspaper;
any while We we are fully aware Of
many shortcomings, the encourge-
ment that has been so freely extend
ed to us renews our strength for
present efforts, and gives US hope
for the future. Our subscription
list has steadily increased until to-
day it is outnumbered by only two
or three newspapers it this section,
and by few democratic newspapers
in the state.
Politically, it has been our aim at
all times and under all circumstan-
ces to independently and fearlessly
advocate what we believe to be pure
and unadulterated democracy. The
Democrat was established shortly
after the close of the war, and from
that period to this has been very
trying time, for democratic news
papers. Especially has this been the
case in Iowa county during the past
ten years, during which time The
Democrat has been under its present
management; and it has taken a
long and severe struggle to place it
upon a self-sustaining basis, which
however we are glad to say has been
done. And while the share of pub
lie patronage that has fallen to dem
Gratis has been very small, we have
never as ed for or received any
direct aid, as is the case with many
party organs. Democrats have in
dividually extended to us gener-
Gus support, and scores of staunch
republicans have been among our
advertising patrons and have taken
The Democrat regularly and paid
their subscriptions promptly in
advance; and, thanks to kind
everything providence. the rev.
enue received from all sources has
been sufficient to carry us through
the dark days and nights of long
continued republican dispensation
into the bright morn of triumph
ant and rejuvenated democracy.
PROSPECTIVE.
The Democrat will be greatly i'm
proved rs a newspaper during the
coming year. 1t will be our purpose
to keep it alive upon all matters Of
public concern, and to give our read
ers as much general and local news
as possible; and to the attainment of
this end we ask the assistance of
our friends everywhere, and more eS-
pecially in the matter of sending us
news of public interest from various
sections of the county.
The Democrat will be in the fu-
ture, as it has been in the past, az
independent democratic newspaper,
and will advocate such principles as
it believes to be right, and support
only true and upright men for office.
1t enters upon its twentieth volume
with bright hopes for the future,
and with a firm determination to
put forth every possible effort to
merit the good will and continued
support Of its many readers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
Live Agents Wanted.

To sell DR.. Chase's Recipes; or information for
every body, III every county in the United States
and Canada. Enlarged by the publisher to 645
pages. 1t contains over 1900 household recipes
and is suited to all classes and conditions of
society. wonderful book and household
necessity. 1t sells at sight. Greatest induce
ments ever offered to book agents. Sample copies
sent by mail, Postpaid. for $500. Exclusive
territory given. Agents more than double their
money. Address DR.. Chase's Steam Printing
House, Ann AEbor. Michigan
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
GRANT-1885.
JOHN BOYLE o'REILLY.

JOHN BOYLE o'REILLY.
Blessed are Pain, the smiter
And Sorrow, the uniter!
For one afflicted lies
symbolled sacrifice
And all our rancor diesi
No north, no south? o stern faced chief.
One weeping ours, one cowled grief,
Thy country-bowed in prayer and tear
For north and south-above thy bier!
For north and SOUTH soldier grim.
The broken ones to weep for him
Who broke theml He whose terrors blazed.
In smoking harvests, cities razed;
Whose fate-like glance sent fear and chill;
Whose wordless lips spoke deathless will
Till all was shattered, all was lost
All hands dropped DOWNFALL wars red cost
Laid there in ashes-hope and hate
And shame and glory
Death and fate.
Fall backi Another touch Is thine;
He drank not Of thy poisoned wine.
Nor blindly met thy blind-thrown lance,
Nor died for sightless time or chance
But waited, suffered, bowed and triei,
Till all the DR. Jss was purified
Till every well Of hate was dried:
And north and south, sad sister cried.
And then-at Gods own calling-died!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
ELEGANT BuuQieS.

All those wishing to better enjoy
the pleasures of the coming Fair
should go to Martin Il Toay and see
their Fair buggies double and single,
from $500 to $4,000. 50w6
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
House and Lot for Sale,

+. osborne offers for sale his house and two
lots opposite the public square. The house con
taIns eight good rooms and large hall. There
number of fine fruit trees upon the place.
1t is one of the best Locations in the city. Will
be sold cheap. 4. OSBORNE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07

On Monday a very destructive
cyclone visited the valley of the
Delaware, striking Camden, New
Jersey, and Port Richmond, Pa.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
Good BARGAIN.

offer for sale my farm OF S3l., acres. situated
in the town OF Kendall, eight miles south of Min
eral Point. and y miles vest of Gaamine. about
ID acres under cultivation, the remainder timber
and pasture. The place will be sold at good
bargain. Inquire of the owner Michael Lynch or
James IerneN. Calamlne.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07

When Baby was sick, we gave er Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoris,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07

Conducted hitherto under the name Of Jeuck Il
Cummings. The location is one of the very best
in the city. the trade is already established and
is excellent. Terms OF disposal reasonable. The
present time is the best for entering into the
business. The failing health of one the members
of the firm from too close application TO work,
renders respite necessary to physical restoration
A good stock OF the latest styles of Millinery
Goods on hand Apply TO
JEUCK 4 CUMMINGS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07

The St. Paul Pioneer Press (repub-
lican) says:
The nomination OF Fitzhugh Lee for governor
by the Virginia Democrats is distinct slap in
the face for the man Malone, and honest people,
everywhere will rejoice and be glad thereat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-08-07
Wanted.

We are in want of Il few more first class men
to canvass for the sale of Choice Varieties
of Nursery Stock. TO men who know how to
make the business 4 success We can pay good
salaries and give steady employment. We have
good many choice new Specialtes both in
the fruit and ornamental line, which others do
not handle Apply giving references To l.. l..
May a 30. \ar~eymCn ST Paul. Mimi. 6lH6.