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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09
Personal Points.

w m. COX, mason, is nome
from Englewood, where he has
been actively engaged at his trade
for several months.
Jos. II. james, formerly of
this place, who settled at Sac City,
Iowa, some years ago, has recently
been appointed postmaster for that
place. Joe is a worthy fellow and
his friends back here are glad to
hear of his good luck.
Mr. Mankey, of Lafayette
county, has been spending few
days with his daughter, Mrs. b.
Winn.
After sojourning here for some
weeks, owing to his fathers sick
ness, Mr.. Henry Lanyon returned
to his home in Pittsburg, Kansas,
last Thursday.
Miss Smith, of Linden, who
clerks at Chandler's store in this
city, has appeared to an advantage
in the NJ. K. choir. She sings alto.
S. Harris, barber, is home. He
has been gone for quite while,
but looks as natural as though he
had been absent only day.
MIR. Sam'l Treloar, farmer who
has resided close to the eastern
limits of the city, launched out
to-day for Los Angeles, California,
with view of bettering his chances
in his struggle for lucre. We trust
he may succeed.
Ed. Owens, of Dodgeville, a
genial fellow and good clerk, has
accepted the position made vacant
in the store of Gundry, Gray d Co.
by the election of Mr.. Williams to
the office of county clerk.
This morning. Mrs. Josiah
Jacka started for Sacramento, Cal,
where she will join her husband for
the purpose of making that place
their future home. There is a large
circle of friends left behind who
wish them good health and success.
Mics Mamie Coates, who is
conducting branch millinery store
at Harley, Ashland county, this
state, reports good business, and
we are pleased to hear it.
Mr.. VIM. Rankin and wife, the
latter being a daughter of Henry
Cridge, have arrived here from La
Sale, H., with the intention of
making this place home. Welcome.
Sam. Toay has made himself
visible among us.
Ed. Cant, who has been tick
ling Minnesota soil the past season
to see what it would bring forth, is
back for the winter. We conclude
that he met with satisfaction, as he
intends returning again in the
spring.
John Argall, familiarly known
among old acquaintances here as
Jack, came down from La Crosse
this week to see father, mother, and
folks. He looks well and happy.
Jas A. Owen got around again
last Saturday, returned from Chicago
where he has been with a consign-
ment Of cattle. He has some more
horses at Howard and will probably |
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

THERE are advertised letters at
the postoffioe, December a, 1886, for
Stephen Carrel, Clara Diehl, Eureka
Washer Co, Mrs. II. Legelke, Au-
gust Weidehoff. Persons calling
for above will please say "adver-
tised" and give date of this notice.
GEO. CRAWFORD, =. NJ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09
The Local Field.

DROP in and see J. j. Hanscom q
Co.'s holiday goods.
The city treasurer is now ready
to give receipt for the payment of
taxes.
AT Davey's shoe store is the place
to get repairing done we'll and cheap.
WE lay before our readers this
week President Cleveland's mes
sage.
BULK pickles, catsup and mince
meat at Chas. Hendra's.
FAIRY Zephyr, something fine, in
all shades, at Coates millinery
store.
THERE will be festival held at
the Yellowstone M. E. church on
Wednesday night, Dec. l5, 1886.
SEE those corded felt boots at
Penhallegon's.
A FEW hats and fancy wings at
greatly reduced prices for the re-
nainder of the season at Coates
millinery store.
THE tribune has some choice
New Year cards. First come, first
served.
WHILE they should not, boys are
still in the habit of coasting on the
sidewalks. A stronger application
of the preventative might be bene-
fetal.
OK the sabbath evening follow
inc Christmas the p. NJ. Sunday
school will give an entertainment
consisting in part of the building
of the Light House.
DRESSED poultry has almost glut-
ted the market for some weeks. A
well served young chick is good
eating, all the same, and many are
feasting on such dishes.
The terrible weather which was
predicted to set in about the 5th
and continue for two weeks has not
disturbed this section yet. In fact
it has been decidedly the reverse.
A large India Ink Portrait given
away at Jenkins & Hosking's from
present date and during the holi-
days. Call and see sample.
PRESIDING ELDER, b. f. Wheeler,
of Platteville, will preach in the
NJ. f. Church next Sunday evening.
He is a gentleman of fine personal
appearance and ranks well up as a
thinker.
TuE Enterprise of Ridgeway
says that Thos. Holley intends
entering suit against that town for
the damages done his minor son by
a defective highway. Particulars
are not cited.
The ladies' of the w. c. 7. Y.
] will hold "Pan-Cake" sociable in
the Presbyterian church, on Wednes-
day evening, Dec. 18th. Admission
including supper locts. Refresh
will be served from to 10. All
are cordially invited.
: DEIER is offering among his
many special attractions, line OF
5t-lnch wide, all wool Tricots, or
dress Aannels, at 65cts. per yd. a
very great bargain indeed.
GEO. ii. LEGATE Posi-, q A. r.,
VIII give their annual entertainment
a' their ball and the Opera House
oH New ears eve. Everyone
should resume themselves for this
'Ae great event of the winter. A
grand time is promised. Particu-
lars next week.
IN Coates millinery store can be
found superior felt for table scraps
aud fancy work.
\ RARITY in this market is
dressed peacock, but we've had that
TOO They were on sale at Prid-
ea0xs meat market, having been
'.oaght in by Mrs. BENZ. Williams,
y the Welsh Settlement. Mrs. W.
'''I has a flock of forty-seven of
.lese beautiful birds.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

j. j. HANsCoM Il Co. are in earn
about the holiday business. Their
stock for the occasion is one of the
finest ever seen in this section.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09
A $1,000 PRESENT.

A $40 portrait of yourself with
every order of a dozen cabinets at
Jenkin 81 Hosking's gallery.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09
FA ARMERS' INSTITUTE.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1896
HEoraa.1ag Gession-1o oCloolr-
MUSIC
frayer. ..''...''...' ......., rev W. }. Z. Bona
Address of Welcome ..........M Mayor of City
Response. .....,....,...,......H Hon. J. W. kcwey
MUSIC.
-After1aooa 5o==1o,a- o'Coelr.
MUSIC
]. A talk about Chemistry of Feed Ratious--
Ensilage. .......... Prof. IL. p. Armsby
2. Most Profitable Breeds OF Horses. ......
Andrew McCady
-. Beuutifyilg Farm Houses Mrs. J. NJ Smith
1. What Shall We Do With the BoyY .....
w. l. Chamberlin
5, The Advantages of Labor-saving Machin-
cry -.. ..-,,..,.-,... John Mokenna
MUSIC
Evening Sessa91a 7 0CloeR.
MUSIC.
l. Sorghum Culture and Manufacture 49,.
John Dunstan
2. The Merits of the Short Horn Breed Of
8. The Merits of the Polled Angus Cattle....
j. G.. kirkpatrick
4. The Merits of the Hereford Cattle. =.
N. X. vanMatrc
3. Importance of Live Stock on the Farm,
Aaron Broughton
FRIDAY, DECEMBER II, 1886.
1for1ai1ag 5ossaon-9 0'Cloele-
MUSIC.
|, The Best Method OF Maintaining the Fertility
Tor our Farms. ........... .,.... X. Osborne
q The Advantages OF Cheese Making. -.
II, NJ Levake
3 Bee Culture .......... ....,...... Y T.. Joiner
A. Farmers, Homes, as they are and as they
should be. zee, ....,. ..,.... Rev. A. NJ. Pitcher
s. What Learned nj the Institute, ........
Hon d. f, sayre
-After4aooaa 5os=4on = o'cl9elr.
MUSIC.
l. Best Breeds Of Dairy Cattle . W. u. Hoard
2 My Experience in Dairying. james Pedley
3. How to Make GoodButter .......+J John Gould
T. The Farmers Garden as It is and what It
should be ............ ....... DR.. J. ~. Vivian
s. The Best Grasses for General Pasture .
Hon. Francis Little
Evoaa1zag a;eaSaon-7 oC1Sc1z-
MUSIC.
|. Our Common Schools 81. Hon. NJ. J. Bennett
2. Farm Manures.. ...... ..... Joel Whitman
3. Best and Most Profitable Hog John Jackson
4. Assessment and Collection OF Taxes .....
Hon. j. W. Rewcy
5. Sheep Husbandry .....,.. VIM. Buckingham
O. Poultry the Best for the Farm .......
r. j. Penhallegon, Jr
MUSIC.
Committee Of arrangements Jas. Spensey,
Francis Little, John j. Ross VIM. p. Gundry,
Delos p Beech.
Committee on entertainment. Chas. Gill
mann, j. NJ. Smith, w. A. Jones, JOS. Gundry,
Phillip Allen, Sr.
Committee on Transportation. II. Snow,
&. w. Mct hon, Jos. LRMale.
Committee on Music. >. 4. Osborne. j. y.
Hankins, Miss Amy Hutcbson.
Committee on Finance. .-Jno. II. Vivian.
Simon Waters, Charles Dunn.
CALVERT SPENSLEY, S'co'y.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

Now and during the holidays-A
present of large India Ink Portrait
given with every order for dozen
cabinet photos at Jenkins & Hos
kings art gallery. Call early to
avoid rush.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

FLANNELs, blankets, shawls and
cloaks, and all kinds of overcoats
are now in demand. Deiler is of
fering them at greatly reduced
prices.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

CHOICE candies, npts, figs, dates,
oranges, lemons, etc, At Hendra's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

FINE maple syrups, comb and
strained honey at Chas. Hendra's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

WATCH for Chas. IIendra's new
arrival of Christmas candies.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

NOTHING but first class, solid and
foot wear. Everything
warranted at Penhallegon ~ Sons.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

FLoUR.-Take the Crossett IL Bon.
steel ST. Louis winter wheat flour,
manufactured by Crossett IL Bon
steel, at Janesville, Wis. David
Jacko is our agent at Mineral Point,
and will supply the trade at low
prices. 45w4
CRossErr & BoNsTEEL.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

ALL goods at j. A. Spratler's are
of the best quality and sold as cheap
as the cheapest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09
M. E. Church. Quarterly Meeting

M. E. Church. Quarterly Meeting.
The first quarterly meeting of the
Conference year will be held in the
Nj. +. Church, Mineral Point, De
cember II and IL. Love-feast, am.
Sunday, 18th. Sacramento service
conducted by the pastor at 1880.
Preaching Sunday evening at 700
by the new Presiding Elder,
Rev, b. f.. Wheeler, of Platteville.
Quarterly conference Monday morn
ing at 9:30 o'clock.
A. NJ. PITCHER, Pastor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

MUFFLERs! MUFFLERs! MUFFLERs!
for gentlemen and ladies, Of silk,
cashmere and cloth, of all descrip-
tions and in great variety, at moder-
ate prices, may be found at Deller's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

THINK Of it. The TRIBUNE and
the weekly Inter ocean for 1925
per year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09
Reasons Why All Should Attend
the Farmers Institutes.

They are sources from which
kno Wedge can be drawn.
They stimulate pride and re
spect for the business of farming.
They bring farmers together in
closer social relations.
They make public the latest dis
ooveres in agriculture.
They give the farmers of the
state an opportunity to meet men
who have made their business a
science as we'll as an art.
They are banks for the deposit of
knowledge, that they may become
the common property for ALL
They are the organized friends of
good crops and good prices.
They teach the duties of home
and citizenship.
They are debating schools for the
sharpening of wit and the brighten
ing of mind,
They tend to keep fair portion
of the best boys upon the farm.
They organize thought and
arouse ambition.
All are cordially invited to attend
the institute to be held in this city
December / 6 and II. II is free.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09
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
ave words. First insertion FREE, and for each
Insertion thereafter TWENTY-FIVE cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

" -ANTED.A buyer or buyers for five good
w Young horses-two mares, one four and
the ether six; one sucking colt and yearling
These are all high bred. Also an eight-year-old
horse, which can be had for $40. 46tf
JOHN X. OSBORNE
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

TOR SALE.--My farm of so acres, situated
| four miles east of Mineral Point. Cheese
factory within half mile OF place. For terms
enquire of ID. Il MosHER. Att
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

JAMES SwARTz, of Piatteville,
and his wife, who was known as
Mrs. Theresa Breese until three
weeks ago, when they were mar
ried, are in prison at Lancaster, on
a charge OF bigamy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

A. NJ. Pitcher, Pastor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1886-12-09

THE reading given at the City
Hall Tuesday evening, by Prof. 5.
S. Hamill, of Chicago, under the
auspice Of our High school, was
one Of r9re excellence, and was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
A Troublesome Lover.

A curious incident, illustrative of the
ways of London society, came to light
recently in the central criminal court, be-
fore which tribunal Edward Rowdon a
person of gentlemanly appearance, was
arranged for libel. 1t appeared that
some three years siuce this gentleman
was at Hamburg, where he met Miss Lane
Fox, the daug liter of Lord Confer, and
fell desperately in love with the young
lady. Failing to obtain an introduction
in the usual form, he attempted to enter
into conversation with his inamorate, but
his ardent advances were met with chilly
disdain. Nothing daunted by this recep
ton, Rowdon followed the lady to Paris
and to London, constantly annoying her
with letters and attentions, until the family
to avoid scandal was obliged to have
him arrested, and the victim of this hope
less attachment was sent to prison for
six months. On his release he renewed
his attentions, to thu disgust of the fam
lily, and, to Miss Fox's dismay, the prison
er was introduced to her at reception
at the foreign Office by no less person
age than the premier himself. From
subsequent information it appeared that
Rowdon had gone to this swell reception
without an invitation, and had asked the
Marquis Of Salisbury to introduce him to
Miss Fox, which favor the good -natured
statesman granted without delay. En-
boldened by the success of this ruse,
which, however, did not lead to the de-
sired acquaintanceship, the prisoner
published a statement in the Morn
ing post, to the effect that a mar
riage had been arranged between
himself and Miss Lane Fox, and this was
the libel complained of, as there could be
no doubt that an announcement of this
kind was calculated to expose the young
lady to shame and ridicule, the more so
as the prisoners name had recently ap-
peared as petitioner in the bankru ptcy
court. The proceedings terminated in
the prisoner being sentenced to eighteen
months imprisonment, and the satrical
papers offered many caustic comments as
to the facility with adventures can obtain
an entrance into the most exclusive Lon
don circles of society.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
CURRENT HUMOR.

The Boston Record narrates that " in
a house on Commonwealth avenue, not
many evenings since, pater- familias, I'M
wonted, to such duties, thought it incum-
bent upon him at certain period during
the evenings exercises to take his young
est son upstairs for short outing based
upon the child's disobedience to its moth
er. The echoes from the interview pene-
trated to the parlor, and while there was
great sympathy for the afflicted heir ap-
parent, laugh could not well be restrain
ed when in the midst of the 'boo-hoos,'
was heard the shrill, treble voics? pa I
think it's real mean for you to pank me.
Why don't you let mamma do her own
work."
ABoston lawyer recently met his match
in witness who was giving evidence
about an old lady's loss of mind. Lawyer
Did she look as I am looking at you
now, for instance? Witness-WeII, yes;
quite vacant like!
Literary congressional lady (exuber-
antly)-Where in Hamlet does Shakespeare
appear? Surprised Boston gentleman
(coldly)-On the title page.
An eastern man who was travelling in
Arkansas entered bank in certain vii
lage and asked for draft on New York.
''Don't keep 'em." was the prompt reply.
"Don't you do any business with New
York;" mo, sir'' 'Isn't that little
sipgular?" 'I don't see it. When a bank
has got mortgages on every farm in the
county, lien on every mule which comes
into town, and first claim on every stalk
of corn and cotton for twenty miles
around, what does it want TO fool with
New York for?'
looking at fat)-I am
afraid my wife won't want to come up as
high as this. It's the tenth story, isn't it !?
Landlord tenth story including the
basement. I think your wife will like it
up here. sir. The family who occupied it
last summer told me that they preferred
it to the White mountains.
Banker What very illegible signature
old Moneybags has! I had one of his
checks to-day, and the name was scarcely
decipherable. Baker, never saw his
signature hut once. Then it was almost
plain enough for blind man to read.
Banker-Where did you see it. Baker
Opposite the sum of so on subscrip-
ton list.
Zachariah Curley was cook on steam
boat, and one time he had to appear in
court as witness. sWhat is your name?"
asked the attorney. "Zachariah Curley."
'sWhat's your business?" ssSteamboatin',
an mindin' other peoples business,
an'-an' gettin' no thanks for it," He
got dollar for his testimony.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
Expressing His Feelings.

A - man whose matrimonial life had
been anything but happy in consequence
of the quarrelsome habits of his wife,
who thus contriyed to keep him con-
stantly in hot water with the neighbOrs,
was at last relievud of her presence by
death. AS the widower's means were lin
tied, the funeral was plain, but respecta-
BILE enough to satisfy any reasonable re-
lative. The brother of the deceased
lady, however, was not a reasonable man;
and on the return of the mourners to the
house he ridiculed the funeral, said that
it was mean, undemonstative, and so
quiet that all the neighbors must have
considered it niggardly.
eyes, it was rather quiet" responded
the widower; "but what did you expect?
Did you want me to show my submission
to the decree of PROVIDENCE in removing
my late lamented spouse by closing the
funeral with display of fireworks? I
did think of cheerful display of some
sort, but abandoned the idea because I
feared the neighbors might talk about it,
and say that [ was giving too much dis
play to my feelings."- Harper's Maya
zine for September.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
Dog Days.
PHILADELPHIA Record.

''The appellation of dog-days, as ap-
piled to Augustus heated term" said a
promin ent dog-fancier yesterday, "prob-
ably originated hundreds of years ago,
when droves of dogs we're kept in oriental
cities, with the idea that the animals were
a sanitary necessity, as they consumed a
large portion of the household refuse
These dogs being unsheltered during
midsummer were subject to intedse heat,
which effects a CANNES brain very
quickly, and sends him off
into a mild sort of fit. The ami
NAL then dashes around frantically,
making a great deal OF noise, and attract
ing considerable attention, but usually
doing no harm whatever. In years past
it was no uncommon sight in Philadel-
phia for dog to dart through the city,
alarming the residents on every side, but
but now it is very rare thing, as all sup
| erfuous dog is disposed of by the
dog-catchers, and those puppies that are
unmolested are generally thought some
thing Of and well cared for.
ga man who knows anything about
dogs can detect one of these spells, and
can check it quickly. The animal will
stick his tail between his legs, whine pit
| eously, aad act as if startled. The only
remedy is to hold him under hydrant,
| allowing the stream to flow over the head,
thereby cooling the brain. All dogs are
liable to be attacked, particularly fine
bred dogs which have been over-exerted
and over-heated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-02
Parting the Hair i'm the Middle.

A New York correspondent of the Hart
ford Courant has this defense of the
practice of parting the hair in the mid
die:
Speaking of that fashion, in men, the
idea that it is effeminate has long since
been exploded. Some of the greatest
men amongst US part their hair in the
center. Among them may be mentioned
Ingersoll, Roscoe Conkling, his brother
Col. Frederick Conkling, Bishop Potter
and hundreds of others, among arny of
fcers the clergy and statesmen. 1t is no
more efeminate than it is masculine for
a young lady to part her hair on the side;
it is simply question of what is becom-
ing. I know of clergyman who looks
manly and grand with his hair parted in
the center, who looks actually foolish with
his brow more covered with the hair part
ed on the side, as he wore it one day at
the request of his wife, who laughingly
declared she never wanted to see his hair
parted on tho side again. He says he has
a good example in wearing his hair as he
does-the pictures of the Saviour have
the hair worn in like manner. I know
several pretty young ladies who are made
prettier by the hair being parted little
at one side. It shortens the face and
looks really more feminine, as does every
thing which covers the brow It is Gus
tom which makes US think otherwise.