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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

Our City Hall approaches compile
ton. Owing to some misunder-
standing, either on the part of the
city council or the contractor, as to
certain requirements, according to
the terms of the specifications, some
difficulty has arisen, which is now
in process of adjustment by the
courts, the parties interested not
having been able to effect a compro-
mise. That the city has at any time
been unable TO prosecute the work
on account of . bankrupt treasury,
or that it has ever had the remotest
idea of failing to meet its obliga-
tons, is a slander manufactured out
of whole cloth. There is not one
word of truth in it. The CITY Hall
has passed into the hands of the
city council by an order from the
county Judge, they having taken pos
sion during the contractors absence.
The contractor protests against such
proceedings, and thus commences
suit against the city. ..
Plattoyinc Feb. 10th, 1885.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12
PlatteViIIe Pickings.

Editors 1fi6UHe.--Some time be
tween Friday night last and Monday
morning a portion Of the plastering,
in the room occupied by the Normal
School students, became detached
from the ceiling, and falling, broke
one and more or less injured several
of the desks. What further, and
probably serious, results would have
happened had the plastering become
detached during the session of
school, can well be conceived.
The Board of Regents Of tho
State Normal Schools contemplates
or have already decided upon a
change in the course Of study for
the Normal Schools. Higher Alge-
bra, Higher Geometry and Latin are
to be dropped fom the course. This
change meets with but little favor
from the teachers of the Normal
School here, aud creates feeling of
utter disgust in the minds of the
more advanced students those of
the Sd year class, who graduate next
year, declaring that this is their last
year here. With tho above branches
thrown out the course Of study will
fall below the dignity Of that Of our
Free High Schools. But it should
be remembered that the aim and OBJ
ject of Normal School is not to do
High School nor college work. The
real and Legitimate work of such
school il to present methods, and en-
ter into the philosophy Of teaching.
1t should be made as much a profess
sional school as a school of law or a
medical college. / may, in future
communication, refer more at length
to this thought. Criticisms have
come from some quarters of the
State, condemniug the Normal
Schools on the grounds that they
did High School work chiefly, while
supported at q greater expense. We
think the Board Of Regents are
slowly but surely progressing in the
right direction; and that, just as
rapidly as circumstances will permit.
they will place our Normal Schools
in their legitimate sphere Of work.
Several Of our churches are max
ing special efforts for the betterment
of mankind. We regard these spec
ial revival efforts in the direction of
better living and more thoughtful
consideration of what is life's real
aim, as really beneficial to any com
munity. There is hope for thought
ful people, but little, if any, for a
careless, unconcerned people.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12
Personal Points.

Tuesday morning Mr. Calvert
Spensley, wife and daughter, and
Mrs. Wilcox started for New Or
leans to view the Worlds Exposition
and to visit other pleasant sections
of the Sunny South.
The many friends of Mrs. J. A.
Spratler, who has been suffering
from a severe seige of sickness for
the past week or more, will be glad
to learn that she is somewhat better.
-Steph Thomas, who has for some
weeks been employed at the capitol
building in Madison, has finished
his task and is home in readiness
for action in the business of paint
ing, paper hanging, etc.
Our fellow townsman, Geo.
Masteu, has been confined at home
for the past week by sickness. Last
reports are to the effect of his grad
ual recovery.
Mrs. Harry Holway of Calamine,
has been visiting rel elativs in this city
of late.
Mr.. Steph Terrill, whose ill
health we referred to last week, de-
parted for New Orleans and vicinity
on Tuesday morning in quest of
health and strength. ''Iis the hope
of his many friends here that the
trip will not result contrary to de-
sires.
For two whole days we have
been smacking our lips over delic-
ious lake pickerel rendered us by
that big hearted fellow, Phil. Law
renee, who, with his wife, is here
from Dakota for a visit with rela-
tives and friends. This fish is the
finest we and ours ever Toasted over.
It's weight was about twelve lbs, and
it was captured in a lake Of that
now famous territory in the vicinity
of Mr.. LIS place. Whether the
doner realized that we needed more
brain food he did not say, perhaps
through sympathy for our tender
feelings, but we can assure him that
nothing could have suited us better.
1t is gratifying to see Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence looking so well and feel
so contented with their future pros
poets.
The friends of Chas. G. Rodolf,
Of Muscoda, are Petitioning Mr..
Cleveland to name him for the Swiss
mission.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12
MUSIC LESSONS.

A mistaken idea seems to prevail,
that cheap and inferior teacher is
good enough for young pupils just
beginning the study Of music, but
all musicians of note say, that at no
time during their musical studies is
a thoroughly competent teacher so
necessary, as habits then acquired,
it is impossible to change. Miss
Amy Hutcbison, who is graduate
of one of the best conseryatories In
the west and an experienced teacher,
solicits the patronage of all those
who contemplate taking lessons in
music. Music room in Good TEN
par's building opposite National
Bank. 5w4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12
The Local Field.


Coon pickings flom Platteville
this week.
THE people of Dodgeyille are
aiming for city charter.
The grounding shadow has been
very effectively showed under.
THERE are o,l65 members of the
Grand Army of the Republic in
Wisconsin.
REVIVAL meetings at the NJ. E.
church are growing intense in inter
est and power
IT is nip and tuck as to which is
the most popular, chewing gum or
the skating rink
THE village of Lone Rock voted
IS, 600 in aid of the Chicago, Free
port q st. Paul railway.
ALTHOUGH the price of corn
seems small, yet bushel will secure
as much store goods now as any
time in ten years.
A weather observer reports that
during the entire month of January
the average was between 6 and 7
below zero per day.
THE veteran shoe and boot max
ers, Jacka 81 Holman, are still keep
ing up their reputation for fine,
stylish and durable work.
AN exchange says that in Dakota
on frosty day conversation can
be carried on with perfect ease be-
tween persons a mile apart
SOME fellow writing from this city
to neighboriDg paper says wood is
cheap. You can bet with safety
that he sells more than he buys.
The young ladies Of the Presby-
terian church will hold Gift Social
in the church parlor, on Friday even
ing, Feb. l3. Supper from 8 to 8.
HIGHLANDS postmaster, E. La
Motto, has rendered his resignation,
so we learn, with the contemplation
Of taking up the legal profession.
WE understand that in about two
weeks a dramatical entertainment
viii be given by home talent. Pro
ceeds for the benefit of the G. A. r.
post,
THE experienced horseman, Chas.
Rawleigh, has become interested in
the thoroughbred, Stanley, and will
take charge of him the coming sea-
son.
Ir was a strange sight to see
fellow perambulating along Tuesday
morning equal to the coldest of the
winte1 with an umbrella hoisted
FOR shelter.
IN another column will be found
the description Of splendid farm
which NJ. John b. Wallis offers
for sale on easy terms. This is a
rare chance.
In this place, as well as all others,
the most common question just now
is, "whose's going TO be our next
postmaster?" We give it up, but
Bro Crawford doesn't.
Mrs. CELINDA TULLY died at the
insane hospital at Madison of erysip-
elias. Remains was brought to this
city ana laid beside her husband
and little boy, on Saturday last.
4 MAN who owes several years
subscription on a newspaper and
asks the postmaster to send 1t back
refused, would put tar in his hat
when taking up chsrsh collection,
IN order to steal the fasll change.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12
Tnn many friends of MIR. John A

The many friends of MIR. John A.
Hahn, of Dodgeville, will sympa-
thize with him in the deep atllic-
ton which he has had to bear in the
loss Of his beloved and highly es
teemed wife, whose death occurred
the fore part of last week She was
kind and loving wife and mother,
deyout christian, and sociable,
friendly woman to all who gained
her acquaintance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

WE CLEAN from the Dodgeyille
Star to the effect that a young lady
in Prairie du Chien, named Alice
Clark was taken with thirteen
spasms on Friday last. She tore the
flesh from her arms with her teeth /;
and when she came to herself she
begged her friends to keep out of
her way. Physicians say the disease
was caused by the bite of mad
dog, but the young lady nor any of
her friends can fix the time. She is
not expected to survive long.
LATER.-All this a paper of that
place fatty denies, and is completely
perplexed as to its origin.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12
NEXT SUNDAY.

At the Trinity church Rev. NJ.
Chase's topics will be Morning.
"rhe Christian Life;' "Eyening--
"The Gospel for the Day"
Preaching at the Presbyterian
church at l04 and z O'Clock, by Rev.
j M. McCahan. Evening topic
"The Being and Goodness of God"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

CAPITAL could be no more profit
ably invested in our city at this time,
while labor is so cheap, than by the
purchasing, OF securing the use, Of
some of the idle bsildings in our
midst and convert them into facto-
ries of some kind. Many factories
have been started at different parts
of the country on small capital, and
they have rapidly grswn to give en-
ployment to hundreds and hundreds
of hands, causing the places of their
location to spring UP into prom
inence, while every other branch Of
business has been benefited thereby,
and property greatly enhanced in
value. Who will take the essential
step for the establishment of some
thing of this kind? A joint stock
company with sufficient capital and
a competent superintendent would,
we opine, easily find itself firmly es-
tablished on a paying basis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

JOHN DILLON, the ever popular
comedian, supported by Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Walters and others, APP
peared at the Opera House in this
city Friday aud Saturday evenings
of last week. They were greeted
with fair audiences and great APP
plause. Dillon, of course, was the
magnet, and that he failed to please
every one we have yet to learn. Gle
is whole show in HIMSELF" is the
general remark. The other mem
bers of the troupe acquitted them
selves sufficiently well to engraft in
all the opinion that their entertain
ments were the superior to any other
given here.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

"PEEsNEs ISL PEEsNEs. AS all
mechanics determine by calculation
of the cost of production, the value
of product, so the publishers Of
the TRIBUNE determine the value of
job of printing, or a specified
amount of advertising. Following
this rule for many years we have
managed to continue business, pay
our hands, paper bills and other ex-
penses, and feed and clothe our
selves and families--but very little
more. Our charges have been and
will be thus regulated. We are led
to this remark, by the discovery that
knowing our prices, admitting their
fairness, and that the business can
not be successfully prosecuted at
less rates, a competing establishment
charges some customers much less
for the same quantity of advertising
furnished by us. That is their priv
iiege. They doubtless charge all
their space is worth; but advertisers
should bear in mind that we cannot
gauge the value of our space by the
price of like space in sheet that
"may have to suspend if its publish
ers do not got postmaster's salary
to pay their running expenses.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

city, is not for the newspapers to
declose, but it is believed he seldom
took anything else while here-ex-
cept great many half dollars.
There was one thing he took, come
to think, and that was his degrees in
the Temple of Honor 1t was this
little maneuver which gave John one
of his periodical starts in life and re-
generated him for a while, aud he
it with n good deal Of
satisfaction and always has quiet s
tender spot in his mental reservation
for the town where he rode the goat
with the boys. Oshkosh northeast
erO
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

Az Oshkosh item in the S,snday
telegraph says that John Dillon
"used to take his vacations in this
city" Whether John ever took any
thing else than his vacations in this
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

IN 1884 Grant county's register of
deeds recorded 1862 marriages, 3S5
births, and 1872 deaths. Our atten-
tion was called to this fact by one
well posted on the negligence of
those in Iowa county whose duty it
is to see that deaths and births are
reported and recorded. 1t is quite
certain that not one-half of the
deaths and births happening within
our county are recorded. There is a
law requiring such be done, with an
affixed penalty for not so complying.
Look out that you don't get "put in"
for neglect in complying with the
law. Besides all this the conven-
fence in ascertaining dates Of such
events often proves in after years Of
immeasurable value.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

COLONEL c. Nj. Butt has on his
farm adjoining the city nearly one
hundred head of very fine cattle.
He does not propose to market them
before March, as he has plenty of
feed for them. They are thriving
finely. On Saturday last he selected
twenty-nine head and put them on
his scales to ascertain their weight.
The twenty-nine weighed $4,000
pounds. One COW weighed 1900,
and a two-year-old steer weighed
1850. The colonel is one of the
best stock growers in Vernon county.
- Vernon Co,oaty Leader.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12
90, Them Crackers!''

Just arrived and fresh, a 20 barrel
lot of Johnston Bros celebrated
crackers.
Soda, by the box, cts per ib.
Butter, o cts. per lb.
Ginger snaps and sweet crackers,
10 cents per 10.
7w2 DAVID JACKo.
At the old warehouse stand.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

A DOZEN Of eggs is now worth
nearly or quite as much as a bushel
of oats, or two-thirds as much as a
bushel of corn, or half as much as a
bushel of rye or barley. Encourage
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12
Benencial pepartment

Beneficial Department
established for the accommodation of those
who are in want in any way. those who have
lost or found valuable property, and for those
who wish to sell or exchange Limit, twenty
live words. First insertion FREE, and for each
insertion thereafter twenty-five cents.
! .OR SALE My entire stock of S. 8. Ham
/ burgs, at reasonable prices j. L. OATES.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

The good doctor is a great boon.
The sympathetic, semitic and con
scientious physician docs more good
than any of his brother men. And
who will say that he does not de-
serve the credit of it? "Run for the
DOCTOR" is often calculated when
the patient is on the brink of the
grave. And why ought the world
not respect him who has brought
back to life. by simple expediants,
one SO endangered? 1t is a miracle
of skill, and the steady nerve and
cool head of the doctor has made it
possible. e. Catholic citizen.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

the hens to lay, providing them a
warm place with plenty of the right
kind Of feed if you want to make
poultry profitibie. What constitutes
the right kind Of feed bewilders the
majority. Change is quite essential.
Corn continually fed piles on flesh,
and feshy fowls wont lay. Try a
warm meal once day with a change
in grain for other meals, and if your
hens fail to prove more profitible
than any other variety of stock then
wen give in.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12
Fish Cheap.

Good Mackerel, free of rust, 6
cents per ib.
No. / Columbia River Salmon.
8 cents per ib.
White fish, No. /, in pals sl.l0.
Family white fish, il pals 9octs.
Labrador Split Herring, and fat,
5cts per ib.
Genuine Grand Bank Goldfish 5cts
per ib DAVID JAcKo.
At the old Warehouse stand.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

Akron oatmeal, oatine and ayena,
just received at }. A. Spratler's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

REPAIRrNG well and quickly dose
at Remfrey's wagon shop, charges
reasonable.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

TEN FER CENT. drop on rubber
goods, at J. Penhallegon d Sons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-12

THE Darlington papers boast that
their merchants sell cheaper and
their stock buyers pay more than
those of other towns. 'Tis all
bosh. They forgot (?) to tell how
scales can be made to weigh light,
etc. No where in Wisconsin can
more be realized for the almighty
dollar" than in Mineral Point, and
no where do stock buyers conduct
business on a smaller margin.
IT is commonly taken as very dis
creditable for a man to be referred
to as having better temper on the
street than at home. But if the
curtain could be drawn aside and
the home seen, there might be a
change of opinion. 1t might be
found that his home is presided over
by a cross-grained and whimsical
woman, whose slovenly habits, I'M
governable tongue, prurient inquisi-
tiveness and unreasonable conduct.
would make Mrs. Caudle blush for
her sex. There are usually two
sides to all faults.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-11
CHURCH CHIMES.

First ward school house-Rev. J. d.
Woods will preach at the First ward
school house this evening at 7:30. And as
this is TO be meeting of more than ordinary
importance to the people of that section of
the city full attendance is requested.
Christian church-Regular services at the
Christian church, corner Market and Sec
ond streets, to-day. Preaching by Elder w.
B. Hendryx at II a. IN. and again at 7:30 p.
m. Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Episcopal-Morning prayer at IL a. m.
Evening prayer at 7:30 p. m. Sunday
school at 8 p. m. The seats in st. Johns
church are free. A cordial welcome to all.
Reformed Church-Services at the First
Ward School House. Preaching at IL a.
m. and $50 a. m. by Rev. ID. b. Shpey.
Sunday schoo! $50 p. m.
African Methodist opal.-Presching
on Water street, between Central avenue
and Elm streets. Pastor, A. Z. Jackson.
Residence, No, 53s n. Water street. Ser
vices at IL u. m. and 7:3O p. M. Sabbath
school at $50 p. m. Prayer meeting at 7:3O
p. m. Wednesday. Class meeting at $50
p. m. Friday. All are most cordially in
vited to attend our meetings.
Plymouth Congregational.-Rev. J. II.
Parker, pastor, will preach a, the rink at IL
a. m. and 7:3O p. IN. Evening subject:
Pitching our tents toward Sodom. Sunday
school at $50 q. m. in First ward school
house.
Friends meeting.-This mornings las usual,
over Woodman's bank on Main street, at IL
O'clock Sabbath school at the same place
at 10 a. m.
Baptist-There will be no preaching at
the Baptist church to-day, the pastor being
absent at Winfield as Moderator of the Wal
nut Valley Baptist association in session at
that place. Sunday school at go p. m.
as usual.
Prcsbyterian.-Services as usual at the
Presbyterian church to-day. Sunday school
at $50. Preaching at II a. m. Young
peoples meeting at ESQ p. m. Evening
service at 80. All are cordially invited to
attend.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-11
SCHOOL NOTES.

Miss Ollie Bolts, teacher Of the second
ward, spent the latter par. of the week Wis
iting friends in Indian Territory; Mrs. NJ.
Stewart in Butler county; and Miss Lizzie
Dickerson. principal of the first ward, q.
Goddard.
Teachers and pupils Of the city school are
under obligations TO the managers of the ag-
ricultursl association for complimentary
tickets to the Fair Friday
The schools were dismissed and all en-
joyed the short respite from school duties,
as well as the fine display st the Fair on
Friday.
Quite large number Of teachers and cit
liens visited the schools the past week.
Visitors are always welcome.
jesse Stone has returned home from his
visit in Ohio and will resume his work in
the high school Monday.
The literary exercises by the Emersonisn
society Friday evening were good.
The high school teachers and pupils sre
distressed They mourn the loss of their
organ.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-11
DISTRICT COURT.

The District Court was in session q short
time yesterday morning and after discharg-
ing the panel enormously summoned, or
dered the following jury selected by town
ship trustees, summoned:
j. S. Stinson, city; \. p. Smith, city;
Charles Eckert, city; William Gould, city;
Finley Ross, city; A. NJ. Garrison. city;
d. W. Jones, city; S. d. Skinner, city; j.
A. Robinson, city; II. A. Benson, city;
C. F. Manuel, city; Peter Getto, city;
John Clark, city; Jashus Hot, Attics; NJ.
II. Glass. A,tics; :. NJ Brown, Garden
Plain; Peter Somernsuser. Garden Plain;
George Park, Lincoln; l. H. Britton, Lin
coin: J. W. Seal. Kechi; c. II. Echoltz.
Wichita Town; &. ;. Baker, Wichiss Town;
William Silverwocds, Salins; William
Parker, Salins; Hiram Smith, Delano; j.
V. Anderson, Gypsum; II. r wst,,
Nemuscs; o. I. Shear. Wharton; J. W.
Sneaker, Greeley; J. W. Briggs, Eagle.
Sheriff Fisher will summons the jury to
attend Monday, to which time court is ad-
;ourDai
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-11
TWO HEARTS AS ONE.

Rev. E. c. Ferguson yesterday pronounc-
ed the affecting ceremony which united Mr..
Will Caldwell, of Wicnits, and Miss Jennie
Forsyth, of this city, as husband and wife.
The wedding took place at the residence Of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ.
Forsyth, and was very quiet affair, none
but few q the relatives of the family be-
ing present. The groom is one of the rising
young men of his city, is well settled in a
lucrative abstract business and is in every
way worthy the prize he has won. The
bride is well known in this city and has q
large circle of friends, she having resided
here for the past three years, coming to this
city from Oxford with her parents. She lie
q lady of refinement, being gifted with all
the charms calculated to attract the admira-
ton of all who know her. The Standard
sinner and corps of angels extend hearty
congratulations and wish the happy couple
all the blessings to be obtained on this
earth, and may the sun always shine in their
home as brightly as it did yesterday. A
goodly supply of excellent cake, baked by
the bride. was highly appreciated by the
Office force, who join us in again pronounc-
ing our blessings on the bride and groom
Wellington Standard.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-10-11
LADIES' BENEVOLENT HOME

In writing up the report for the week end
ing October 10th, the Home extends its
thanks for the Daily EAGLE free. We also
acknowledge donations from the following:
Mrs. W. o. Smith, sixteen pieces of under
wear; Mrs. II. G. Ruggles, one bedstead,
one stand, two chairs and two blinds; Miss
Scissor, reading matter; Mrs. II. W. Allen,
large basket of clothing; Mrs Packer, mat
ting for one room; Mr.. John Stuart, three
cots, six blankets, three pillows, six sheets.
Mrs. J. NJ. johnson, one carpet, one pillow,
two sheets and three pillow slips.
This date leaves five patients, one dis
missed on the 9TH.
Given to Mike Sullivan, two suits under
wear, Mary Mayfeld, one suit of underwear,
three pair hose. Visitors, twenty-five, bust
ness calls ten. In the following reports
donations will not be itemized unless spe-
cial. Mrs. f RoUsH.