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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12

The following is from the first Install
ment of Nicolay and Hays authorized
Life of Lincoln in the Century maya
zine for November: 1T was ten years
after the death of the President that his
son learned the probable circumstances
uIder which the pioneer Lincoln re
moved to the West. and the intimate re
latlons which existed between his fami-
" and the most celebrated man in early
Western annals. There Is little doubt
that 1t was on account of his association
with the famous Daniel Boone that Abra-
ham Lincoln went to Kentucky. The
families had for century been closely
allied. By the viii of Mordecai Lincoln,
to which reference has been made, his
loving friend and neighbor' George
Boone was made trustee to assist his
widow in the care of the property.
Squire Boone, the father Of Daniel. was
one of '.se appraisers who made the in
veutory of Mordecsi Lincoln's estate
One of the numerous Abraham Lincolns
married a Miss Anna Boone Ii 1a6O. The
intercourse between the families was kept
up after the Boones had removed TO
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
HOMESiCK.
JAcISTA JAQUES.

| miss the bright hues of the wood in October.
/ miss the slow drip of the sad autumn leaves;
The orange and purple, the gay tints and sober,
The meanings and tossiDgs OF griet-stricken
trees.
! long for the caverns, the rocks, and the
lodges;
TIE Wondering SOIL with its doors so sweet;
The leaf hidden paths, the groitoes, the hedges,
The branches which round me and over me
meet.
The praires are scarlet and golden. and quiver
With bright fluctuations, like sunset al sea,
They gleam and they glisten, and grow, grow for
ever,
So boundessIy beautiful bright, and so free.
They curve to the east the bright horizon lining,
Then rush with magnificent sweep to the west
To meet and to greet the red day kings decn-
And lnIi him to sleep on their great, throbbing
breast
Knee-deep in the pillows and swayed by the
motion
OF wlnd-waven grasses, and listening th.ir
roar,
Like a sick mariner out On the ocean,
| turn TO the woodland and long for the shore,
For something to touch me, envelope me- mold
me,
To bind in some spac. which my being can III
Some presence 10 lean on me, 10 grasp he, enfoid
And warm my cold blood with it exquisite
thrill.
] feel like an atom in all its wide glory.
No space can | cover with presence or gold,
Close round me, ye woodlands, and breathe me
or beauty less awful and landscapes less cold
o! wild Western prair.es, | love thee, gree
thee.
Thy hosoms are laden with pleasure and wealth,
With sense OF companionshp sense Of my.
self,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12

D. ?. Loomis, of Huron, D. l.. was out
hunting near Lake Byron. having rife
and shotgun with him. Having lost his
arm in the army he loaded the guns by
laying them on the ground. lie had jus:
loaded, and while rising from the ground
the rifle was discharged, and the ball went
through the tleshy part of his arm. He
bled to death, Notwithstanding two doc
tors tried to save him, but he rode twelve
miles in a wagon before getting aid.
Andrew Gallagher, of Alton, H., return
ed from q hunting expedition, and in
pulling his gun from the wagon with the
muzzle towards him the weapon was dis
charged, the load entering his breast.
He died in an hour.
At a point four miles east of White
water, Wis, while several young men
were engaged in handling a loaded gun,
the weapon accidentally exploded from
the hand Of Chris Thompson, and L. d.
Nelson, about 30 years of age, was fatally
injured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
Sam Jones and the Quake.
Extract Atlanta Constitution.

Sam Jones says, "The quake is an
awful thing-a visitation that is alarm
ing, but it will help the meeting. People
will stop and think for little while, for
I tell you that sinners are towards. No
body can stand the earthquake ague but
Christian. That is an ague that Sim
mons Liver Regulator can't cure"
But for AgHe, Dumb Ague, Fever and
Ague, Swamp Fever, Intermittent Fever,
and Chills and FeYer-in a word, AdIdridt
Quake, the one sure preventive and cure,
positive in its results and speedy in its
action, is Simmons Liver Regulator, a
purely vegetable preparation, prepared
by J. II. Zeilin d Co., of Philadelphia. It
strikes at the seat of the disease by reg
ulating the Liver. 1t produces q healthy,
vigorous condition of the body in place
OF the general debility which accompan-
les Malarial Fever. A cloud of witnesses,
numbering the best and noblest OF the
land, will attest the truth of this as
sertiOn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12

When sheep are kept on dry food they
most certainly require water, and they
should have it, so that they can follow
their natural habit, which is to drink
little at a time and often.
1t does sheep a good deal OF harm to
go dry and then gorge itself with water.
sheep is easily made liable to have
collie and also thrown off its feed. Irreg-
uiarity either in the supply of food or
water will do this. A sheep is naturally
very healthy animal, and not as liable
to bodily ailments as most other animals.
Nature has provided a warm covering
hence 1t is not susceptible to changes of
temper allure and cold as most other ami
mails, but is sensitive about its food. and
will eat nothing which has bad smell or
Is filthy. Sheep Will not drink tainted
water.
1t is claimed that when running in a
pasture sheep ido act require water as
the dews and moisture of the ground will
afford all the water necessary for the
system. Certain it is, that, in many
sheep districts, sheep do not get any reg
ular supply of water, and have to rely on
the dews and that contained in the grass
itself. They will do well under such cir
cumstances. No doubt. if the water was
admissible and it suited them, they would
go for a drink often, but when they do
not have it they do not appear to be in
want of 1t. No doubt, VIXEN the dews are
light or there are no dews, they would en-
Joy drink. 1t would be well to test the
gain on two lots, one allowed water and
the other not.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
Between Fire and Death on the Rails.
Washington Star

tramp was stealing a ride on the
front bumper of the baggage car OF an
express train of the Erie railway the
other day when the locomotive began to
puff hard and throw out big sparks from
the stack. like balls out of Roman
candle, while climbing the grade between
Ham ton and Middleton. These set the
tramp's clothing on fire in several places,
and the sparks rained down upon him so
fast that he could not extinguish them.
Although in flames, he dared not climb
over on the engine for assistance. The
few moments it took to reach Middle
town were like months to him, and more
than once he was tempted to jump from
the train and be killed instead OF being
burned slowly to death. At length Mid
dletown was reached and stop was made.
The tramp was observed and persons at
the depot assisted in putting out the
flames. His clothing wa. badly burned
and his skin roasted in several places.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
A Beautiful Gift

As the curtain went down after the sec
ond act of Miss Moulton" last night an
usher rushed down the middle aisle of the
theater, bearing most unique floral de-
vice. It looked much like big baby
ssaddIed in white lace, with its little red
head Yrotruding- Some of the audience
took 1t for a snow man with piece of
red flannel around its throat. As Miss
Morris received the Offering and wrestled
It behind the curtain she looked much
bewildered- Il was, in fact, floral re-
presentation of Liberty Enlightening
the World" The florist had used poetic
license with Liberty, however, and as
result she was lop-sided- one armed, leg
less, and grinning. This dreadful specter
was set upon a msntelpiece at the back
Of the stage, and there II remained, haunt
ing poor Miss Mutton until she expired
in the last act.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
She Was Kind 10 Him
BhStnu Record.

This NOR ming 4 young lady on her way
to work passed by one OF the best hotels,
in front of which stood three welldressed
gentlemen, evidently guests of the hotel.
As the young lady approached she OBJ
served thinly clad, half-starved look
ing little girl repulsed by one of the
gents.
The little girl asked her foe money. so
she took nickel ont of her scanty sup
ply and put it into the outstreached palm
And one of the gentlemen had his hat
upside down in his hand, talking 20 his
friends, she dropped three coPpers into
the shiny silk hat, and. never pausing to
look back, passed quietly on, leaving the
gentleman who had told The beggar to
go TO the devil" standing there.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
FARM. HOME AND GARDEN.
4 LITTLE KISS
BY z. A. HCGHES.

While walking down the busy street
One sweet. sunshiny day,
/ thought l caught a childish sob
Floating across the way.
/ listened-"Oh. want mamma
heard the piieous cry,
And. toward the voice with hasty steps.
Across the street ran l.
And there found baby girl
With eyes OF frightened blue,
Who, in an iron grating, h6d
Caught IA Il her little shCe.
She fiuttered like a wild wood bird
Caught painting in a snare.
Don't be afrat3, my pet, ] said.
And stopped down beside her there.
one turn from out the cruel bars,
And had set her free
She gave last, long sob, then smiled,
And shyiy spoke to me.
I'D like t. t,ss 90. holding fast
My gown with dimpled fist.
Why. Sweet. I'd like 10 kiss you too,
/ said, and so We kissed.
Then parted, Blue Eyes running on;
But can tell you this,
No flower ever seemed so sweet
To me as did that kiss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
The Governors Elect.

The following is list of the state gov
errors elected. Those with a star ~ are
reelected:
California-John f. Swift, rep.
ColCrado-Alva Adams, dem.
Connecticut-N choice by the people
The democratic candidate, Edward Cleve-
land, received plurality on the popular
vote, but the legislature, which is republi-
can, i'll joint ballot will elect ?. C. Louns-
berry, rep.
Delaware Ben. I. Biggs, dem.
Kansas Ohm A. Martin, rep.
Massachusetts-O Ames, rep.
Michigan-Cyrus G.. Luce. rep.
MinneSota-A. r. McGiu, rep.
Nebraska-J. N. Thayer, rep.
Nevada-C. c. Stevenson, rep.
New Hampshire No choice by the peo-
pie. The democratic candidate Thomas
Cogswell, probably has a plurality on the
popular vote but the legislature, which
is republican, on joint ballot will elect c.
Ii. Sawyer, rep.
New Jersey-L. r. Greene. dem.
Pennsylvania james A. Beaver, rep.
South Carolina 2. Richardson, dem.
Teruessee-Robert L. Taylor, dem.
TeXas-L. S. Ross dem.
Nisconsiu-:SJ. NJ. Rusk, rep.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12

It is claimed that packing in perfectly
dry earth lbaked), with small end down,
has kept eggs good for six months.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
An ldiOtic Fad.
II ~

One of the senseless fads OF this whim-
steal period is poverty" letter paper.
The girl who sends you q note written on
a piece of paper with "hard times" print
ed at the top of the sheet may be fash
ionable. but she deserves to receive
soup-ticket or a visit from the associated
charities in return for her missive. There
is nothing amusing about an affection of
ablect poverty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
They Married Many Sisters
WASHINGTON yCIAA Gazette

Judge Merivether of Newton county
who was down here on visit last week,
Is party to perhaps the most singular
line of matrimonial condolences on rec
ord. When quite young men he and
Mr.. Lovett married daughters of the late
Bishop Andrew. In the course of time
both wives died. After few years both
men married again, their second wives
also being sisters. 1t was not great
many years before both gentleman we're
widowers for the second time. Bat they
were still of the opinion that it was not
well for man to live alone, and betook
themselves to matrimony: this time
their third marriage married twin
sisters. Judge Meriwether is widower
for the the third time, and was in this
county last week on a tender mission.
but We don't think the judge was looking
out for a running mate this time, as he
did not inquire whether or not there was
a marriaCeable sister
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
The Healing Finger.
I.Nt,EsgNv, TTNTv,,a

why do we always wear wedding and
engagement rings on the fourth finger!''
she asked as they were about to leave the
jewelers. store.
The reason is said the smiling jew
eler, in olden times nerve was popu-
larly supposed to run from the fourth
finger to the heart. Il used to be called
the healing finger and physicians invari-
ably used it when they mixed their medi-
cines.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12

prize dozen at Birmingham, I'm
gland, show last year were preserved as
follows: Melt one part of white wax to
two parts spermaceti, mix thoroughly:
or two parts of clarified suet TO one of
wax and two of spermaceti. Wrap each
egg in fine tissue paper, putting the
broad end downward, twist the paper
tightly at the top, leaving an inch to hold
by. The eggs, however, should first be
rubbed with antiseptic salt or fine rice
starch. Dip each egg separately into the
wax and spermacetj mixture at a temper
ature of about 1909, withdraw and leave
to cool. Pack broad end down in sand or
Sawdust.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
"ROTGu az DIpT "

Ask for Rough on Dirt; \ perfect washing pow
der found at last! \ harmless, extra fine A / ar
ticle. pure and clean Sweeteus freShenS, bleaches
and whitenS without slightest injury 70 finest
fabric. CneQualed for tine linens and laceS, gen.
eral household, kitchen and laundry use. Softens
water, saves labor and soap, S, 10 s5c, at
Druggists or GroccrS.
Among a lot Of coal recently mined near Potts
VILE Pa, was found piece of crystal rock in the
shape of perfectly formed owl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
Hens in the Stubble.
Rural New Yorker.

My hens made money for me out of
the wheat stubble. No machine can be
made to cut so carefully that all the grain
will be saved. The hens find this waste
grain far easier than man can. 1t will
pay TO get enough wire fencing to make
a portable coop and move it from one
place to another. In this way the whole
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12

By sending your address to Hallett & Co, Port
land, Maine; they will send you full information
wherever you are located. Work adapted to all
ages and both sexes s. to S2j 4 day and upwards
easily earned. Some have earned $50 in day.
All succeed grandly. All is new. You are start
ed free Capital not required. Delay not. All
Of the above will be proved TO you, and you will
find yourself on the road to handsome fortune,
very start.
A shower of several minutes duration in n
perfectly clear sky astonished the citizens of
Rhinbeck, n. Y. recently.
Delicate diseases of either sex, how
ever induced, speedily and permanently cured.
Book of particulars 10 cents in stamps. Address,
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, 6G3
Main Street, Buffalo. II. Y.
A writer in the Birmingham Age says the
negroes in the state Of Alabama will be gravitat-
ed from the farm to the factories.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12

\ brine made of one pint of salt and
one quart of fresh lime to four gallons
of water, the clear liquor after settling
being drawn off, has kept eggs fresh for
year, when kept in a cool place.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
To Preserve Eggs.
THE SALT METHOD.

The prize so far the past year for pre-
served eggs have, whenever they have
competed, been awarded to those pre-
served i'll salt. The method is as follows:
Use dry, fine salt; place layer on the
bottom of kcg deep enough to set the
eggs on the large end, side by side;
then cover with salt, thus alternately
putting in q layer of eggs and a
eggs and layer of salt. The salt being
dry runs all about the eggs, and if kept
III dry cellar. lowers their temperature,
When the keg Is full, put on the lid
tightly. This will keep eggs for six
months. while it secures them for use an
entire winter, or carries them from a
dull to a high market. It is the cheap
est AMI best method, and the eggs are
fresh, sweet and as good, for all purposes
but Matching, as fresh eggs. Other meth
DDS are in dsa, some of which we give
brIgE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12

North Carolina and John Lincoln had
zone to Virginia. Abraham Lincoln, son
OF John, and grandfather of the Presi-
dent, was married in North Carolina.
The induceme nt which led him to leave
Virginia, where his standing and his
fortune were assured, was, in all proba-
bility his intimate family relations with
the great explorer, the hero of the new
country of Kentucky, the land of fabu-
lous richness and unlimited adventure.
At a time when the Eastern States were
ringing with the fame of the mighty
hunter, who was then in the prime of his
manhood, and in the midst of those
achievements which will forever render
him one of the most picturesque heroes
in all our annals, 1t Is not to be wondered
at that his own circle of friends should
have caught the general enthusiasm.
and feel the desire to emulate his
career.
* "Everything we know of the
emigrant Abraham Lincoln goes to show
that 1t was under the auspices of this
most famous of our pioneers that he set
out from Rockingham County TO make q
home for himself and his young family
In that wild region which Boone was
wrestling from its savage holders. He
was not without means of his own. He
took with him funds enough 10 enter an
amount of land which would have made
his family rich if they had retained it.
The county records show him to have
been the possessor of a domain of some
seventeen hundred acres. There is still
in existence the original warrant, dated
March s, 1880, for 400 acres of land, for
which the pioneer had paid into the
public Treasury gl60 current money
and copy of the surveyors certificate
giving the metes and bounds of the
property on Floyd's Fork, which re
manned for many years in the hands of
Mordecai Lincoln, the pioneers eldest
son and heir. The name was misspelled
'Linkhorn' by blunder of the clerk in
the landottice and the error was perpetu-
ated in the subsequent record.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
iiadstono as a Church Sleeper.

Here is g story OF Mr.. Gladstone, who
used to take me off to hear the university
sermon: One afternoon l looked up and
discovered, not without glow of triumph
that, although the reverend gentleman
above Us had not arrived at his thirdly
my mentor was sleeping the sleep of the
just. "Ho, no." said to myself no
more , o'clock sermons for me-" Accord
lngly, on the very next occasion when he
came to carry me of, my answer was
ready: No, thank you, not to-day; /
can sleep Just as well in my arm-chair
here as at ST. Mary's
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
The Professor

or an '- Iemy in Vermont, cured ct ca'arrn lev
Hoods SarSaparIlla and writes the following ttrre
ing statements
Il checrfuly give my experience ia the use e
Hoods SGrsaparilla. l had been troubled VIII, ca
tarrh TO some extent for long time AMI had t.svG
various medicines With good results when WAS 81
affected that speccA was somewhat dficult ANA my
voice entirely unnatural. l then began 60 usa
Hoods SarSaParila as remedy, and with such good
effect that IN few weeks speech WAS easy. the voice
natural and my general health was much improved.
Sometimes return OF the disease is induced by tax
ing cold, when resort at once TO the use Of UooIs
SarSaparla, which keep by me constantly, ana al
ways find relief. IrCEard Hoods SarsaparUa As an
invaluable remedy for catarrh and judging Ivy It's ct
fects upon myself I cannot say too much in It's
praise" J. S. CILLEy Jericho, Vt.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold by all druggists e.; six for IS. Prepared Ivy c.
l. HOODS CO., ApothecsrIes, Loweu. Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
Important

When yen visit or leave New York Ctr, save
baggage. Erpressage and IS Carriage Hire. and
stop 81 the Grand EEioa Hotel: Opposite
Grand Central Depot
SIS elegant rooms. frfe5 no 81 2 cost Ct ,,ce
million solla-s, s. ard upwards per day. Euro
pean plan Elevator Restaurant supplied with
TIE oesG Horse cars. stages and elevated rail-
read to al sepcts. Families can live bet,e- fo-
less money at the Grand Union Hotel thz.u II
any other first class hctsi {. the CITY,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
lerican Culture.
A Defender of Pastcur.

London physician who recently went
to Paris to investigate Pasteur's meth
DDS says:
From what l saw l am driven to con
clude, first, that Pasteurs treatment Of
fers to persons who have been bitten by
mad dogs n good chance of escape from
fearful malady. l should certainly sub
NIT myself to it if the occasion arose,
and | should recommend others to do the
same. Secondly, it it is almost certain
that persons who have been properly in
noculated became incapable of contract
ing hydrophobia, even if bitten by a
rabid dog. Hence the plan is likely to be
of the greatest service to huntsmen and
others who have large numbers of dogs
to look after. Thirdly, it has yet to be
ascertained, however, how long such i'm
munlty lasts. We know that in other
cases the privilege lapses after certain
time. Sir James Paget, when engaged
every day in post-mortem work, found no
i'll effect from the accidental inoculations
which were almost unavoidable in such
researches. When, however, he had for
some time ceased to take any active part
IN these examinations, the immunity was
not maintained, and he almost lost his
life from slight scratch at an autopsy.
Fourthly if the truth of Pasteur's theory
is confirmed by fuller experience, it is
obvious that a similar method of treat
ment might possibly be applied to snake
bites.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12

Northern California proposes practi-
cal joke-that is 'to hold citrus fair at
Los Angeles, and let the people of the
southern part of the state taste the gold
en- fruit of northern orchards" Is the
time coming when California will have
to be made into two separate states to
avoid war?
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12
A Case Not Beyond Helm.

nr. NJ. II. Hinsdsle, Kewaaee, H.. advises US Of
remarkable cure Of consumption. He SAYS "a
OetchborS wife was attacked with violent lung dis
ease, and pronounced beyond help from Quick Con-
sumption. As last resort the family persuaded
4 Try Dr.. wM. HALLS RALSAM FOR THE
LUNGS. To the establishment o. sl by the time
she had used oneha dozen bottles she wss about HE
house doing her own work, saw her at her worst
s2d had no idea she could recover"
\ string Of striped bass caught one dsv re
Gently near ManaSqusn. \, J.. Melted the fisher
man SlSS.. One pair weighed ninety pounds.
The Frazer Axle Crease Is the very best, 4 trial
viii prove We are right.
OF three hundred tenement houses Inspected
by The sanitary inspectors Of New York recently
foVty-one were found 70 be in s bad condition.
Rough On Rats clears out Rats, Mice. lSc.
Rough on Corus" hard or soft eorns, ISc.
Rough on Toothsche." Instant relief iSc.
Rough on Dentist Tooth Powder. loc.
4 grape grower in the Allegheny valley, Penn
syvania, claims TO have raised eighteen thousand
pounds Of grapes from five acres of ground this
wear.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-11-12

field can be fed over. The hens viii
pick up their own living, and the man.
ure will far more than pay for the
trouble.