Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-06-18
Local News.

day afternoon Tor the summer vacation.
The citizens of Lancaster are pre-
pairing for a grand celebration of the
coming 4th of July.
The Cakes & Prindle all-star com
pany failed to give an entertainment
at the Opera hall on Monday evening
as advertised
4 Do not fail to be present at the
celebration in Cobb, Wis, Saturday,
July 3. An invitation is extended to
all
On Monday evening the Council
elected John Joestgen to act as chief
Of police and lamp-lighter for the en-
suing three months.
Remember that the annual picnic Of
st. Mary's German Catholic school of
Mineral Point will be held in Gill
pann's grove on Tuesday next.
Oh, say! where are you going to
celebrate? Why, at Cobb, Wis, on
Saturday, July Sd; the citizens have
sent us an invitation, and we are
going there
A number of pocket knives were
eft on the tables at the soldiers mess
hall during the reunion The owners
can obtain the same by calling on
George Jeuck.
The annual picnic Of the st. Joseph
society of DodgevilIe will be held on
the Fair Grounds in that village on
Monday, July 5, 1886. Grand prepar-
ations are being made for a successful
picnic
The only unpleasant thing about the
veterans reunion held in this city last
week was the vigorous and fruitful
work Of the numerous pickpockets in
attendance. Several parties lost
amounts ranging from $3.50 to $500.
The anniversary exercises of the
State Normal School at Platteyille will
be held on Monday and Tuesday, June
y and -. The graduating exercises
proper will be held at the City Hall on
Wednesday forenoon, commencing at
! $50 o'clock.
Hon. J. b. Huse, of Rewey, was
among The Democrats callers last
week. He is still sound in wind and
limb, and has every appearance Of
being able to distance any republican
| for the Office of aSsemblyman in the
western district this fall.
The Democrat is reliably informed
that Marshall Fulton has decided to
appoint Mr. Ansley his assistant. The
information comes in such shape as to
make Mr.. Ansley's appointment Ger
tainty. The Office is an important one,
and his many friends in and out of
Iowa county will be pleased to hear of
/ his good fortune We congratulate
Mr.. Ansley in advance.
sam J. Wright, lately with c. r.
MofIett, of this city, has bought out Il
drug store in Milwaukee and gone into
business in the metropolis, and, we are
glad to learn, is meeting with good.
success. sam is a thorough druggist,
and Il wide awake business man; and
his unbounded energy will undoubtedly
carry him to the front rank of Milwau-
kce houses in his line of trade. His
place of business is at GOO Grand ave
nue..
Frank Wuuderle, formerly of Ian
caster, recently purchased theWebb pop
factory in this city, and has fitted up the
same with fine new machinery, and is
manufacturing tirstclass pop, birch
beer, settler water, etc. Mr.. Wunderle
understands his business thoroughly, |
and having the latest improved appa-
ratus, he will no doubt do a lively
business. He made his first trip de
livering pop on Thursday. He will
shortly put a new delivery wagon on
the road
\ family reunion is being held at
the home of Hon. Francis Little, of
the town of Linden, this week. The
! following members of the family from
abroad are present: Mr.. and Mrs. g. |
W. Renfcan and family, of New
Diggings, Wis; Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Blakcly, of Lynn county, Iowa; Mrs.
c. Thomas and daughter, and Mrs. |
Strahan and grandson, of Clinton.
Iowa; Mr.. VIM. Little, of Taylor Ridge,
H., and Mr. VIM. Little and Mrs.
Eliza Clark, of Presumption, Ill.
That Mineral Point did herself credit
in the way of decorations and display
last week there can be no question.
One man living good many miles
northwest of town, and who had been
here but a few times since the North
western road was built through the
county, was heard to declare that the
old town is good for hundred years
yet: and this is the biggest thing. in fact.
the biggest boom she ever had" He
doubtless oyereStimated the Importance
of the event to the city; but the old
town is not dead Yet by any means.
The commencement exercises of the
Mineral Point high school will take
place this FRIDAY evening. at the
city hall. Doors open at 100 o'clock.
Exercises to begin at o'clock sharp.
The graduating class consists of
four members: Rufus Hooking. Ella
Dave, Eta Neal and Hattie Gates.
Instrumental music will be furnished
by the Mineral Point cornet band.