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ITEMS OF INTEREST.

SIX thousand New York glovemak-
ers are on strike for higher wages.
The dog bitten Newark boys who
xent TO Paris for treatment 10y Pa>tcur
are on exhibition in Il New York dime
liuseuni.
A fiftecn-year-old boy at Portland,
Me-, deliberately shot himself to death
before his parents because the latter
insisted on his going To school.
Senator Evarts had family reunion
recently, 1T which nine grandchildren
.ricd Ia ride his knees to 'Banbury
Gross" all at once.
Massachusetts, no longer controls the
shoe trade. Last year the state pro-
duccd only $so.OOO.WV worth Of shoes,
against over S1OOW0.Ooo made in the
West.
There is great excitement in North
Carolina over the oien preaching Of
polygamy 10y two Mormon elders. The
latter have been warned to dcsist or
expect rough treatment.
Ben. Hogan, the muscular evangelist
who formerly dealt telling blows in the
prize ring, is now holding a revival meet
Ing in kearney, Neh.. and knocking out
sinners by the score.
At Kcarncy, Ncb.. recently, DIR.
Rammaccitti. acting for the state vet
erinarian, shot and killed six horses
out Of consignment Of twenty from
Chicago. IL was claimed they had
hydrophohia.
The Brooklyn Civil Service Reform
association regards the bill giving pref
erence to soldiers, without regard to
their standing, rs Il death-blow to the
merit system, and sure To work injury
10 the veterans.
Not since George Washington drove
~ detachment of British soldiers from
the town has Princeton, y. j., known
so much excitement AS is now prevail
ing over religious revival. All other
business is ut "a standstill.
Archdcacon Farrar is telling English
audiences that during his long journey
through the United States he saw less
drunkenness than in single walk in
London. He thinks America is far
ahead Of England in temperance work.
Real estate transactions in Atlanta
ga. have fallen off Is per cent. since
the Prohibition election. The schools
are crippled for want Of money, and
the city will have to double the assess
ments to raise sufficient funds for mu-
nicipal purposes.
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The third meeting of the franklin
Literary Society was held at the school
house, Box Elder creek, Tuesday
evening, Jan. a6th. Owing to the
depth OF the snow and the consequent
difficulty Of getting about the meeting
was not SO well ate nded as the two
previous.
The opening and closing exercises
were of musical character interspers
ed now and then with literary exer-
cises. The main interest of the even
ing was centered in the debate
Resolved, that the Republican Party
Deserves the Support of the People Of
the United States"
Mr.. Chandler opened for the aflir-
NATIVE in a long, exhaustive, able,
fluent, matter Of fact speech, reviewing
the career Of the republican party
from its inception to the present time.
Mr.. Hilger answered for the negative
in an earnest, unpassioned speech,
though the multitude Of his opponents
facts were too much for his adequate
reply. The debate being thrown open
to the house MIR. Chamberlain made a
few remarks on the negative side.
The meeting, after appointment of
programme for next meeting and musi-
cal exercises, adjourned for refresh
ments, after which the several members
departed for their homes
An interesting feature of the next
meeting to be held Tuesday evening,
February 9th, will be roaring farce,
entitled "James."
MORRIS,
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The annual meeting of the Interna.
tiOnal Monetary Standard Association
was held in London on the 22d ult.
Henry l.. Gibbs. Governor Of the Bank
Of England, presided, and in his address
admitted that the progress Of bi-metal-
lism was slow in England, but he said
it WAS advancing in Germany. He
said he believed that the royal COM
mission on the depressed condition of
trade in Great Britain would report
that the present q dition Of the silver
question had an important bearing on
the depression. Henry X. Greenfield
Governor Of the Bank Of England, ex-
pressed his confidence that the United
States Congress would not alter the
provisions Of the Bland bill. "Bi-
metallism,' Greenfield said, "was of
vital interest to trade and agriculture"
Thos. Sutherland. Member Of parlia-
nent for Greenock, and Samuel Mon
fague, Member of Parliament tor Tower
Hamlets, and other gentlemen also
delivered addresses. The meeting re.
solved To form II gold and silver league
on II popular basis.
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Notice Of Final Entry.

LAsD OFFICE AT HELENA. NJ. T.
January 18th, lss6.
Notice Is hereby given that the following name a
settler has filed notice OF his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before John Toonibs a Notary
Public in and tor Meagher County, Montana. at
Lewistawn, VI. T., ON February 10Th. lSs6, viz:
George W. Ayres,
who made pre-emption decaratory statement No.
5,6l2 tor the So OF NWi4, and Ne. OF swtt. and
lot I, section j. township II north OF range ~, f.
lie names the following witnesses to Prove his
residence upon. and cultivation Of
said land, viz: Thomas J. Lear,i. Samuel Phillips
Reuben r. tplinger and John H. Willard, all of
lewistown. Meagher County, NJ. T.
:. W. LANG.iORNE, Register
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The St. Paul Ice Carnival is attract
ing great attention in all parts of the
country. Not less than 5000 men
will be arrayed in the picturesque win
ter costumes at the storming of the
palace, which occurs early in the month
of February.
The Pioneer Press. with character
istic enterprise and dash. has made
arrangements to properly illustrate
these interesting and novel scenes, and
all who are interested should at once
subscribe.
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Notice Of Final Entry.

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA, VI. T.,
January .dh, lss6.
Notice is hereby given that the following nance
settler has filed notice OF his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim. and that said
proof will bc made before John Toombs, a Notary
Public. in and for Meagher county. Montana, nj
Le~istown, NJ. T.. ON February 18th. 1ss6. viz:
Edward Ne Donald,
who made presumption decaratory statement No.
G272. for Lot ]. Fee. II. Lot 4, see. ~. Tp ID ~ L..
II Il. and Me- OF NEi4 Sec. J SEA of SEA Sec.
-. TIP. 10 y. X. II East.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of.
said land. viz: William Netiker Robert q. Jack
son. Daniel Brcrrton und William i. Miller. all Of
lewisiown, Montana.
: ". LASGHoRSE. Register.
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LAND OFFICE At HELENA, M.T,l
January 9th lssG.
Notice is hereby given that the followin named
sett Ter has iisi notice of his intention 10 make
final proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before John Toonbs a Notary
Public in and for Meagher county. NJ. T., at Lew
istown, NJ. r., on March 9Th. lssd. viz:
Thomas Cmlnan,
who made presumption declaratory statement No.
6l25, for the NJ NEt4, SCI NEi4 and NEl4 Sc
sec. 81, township III north of range Is east.
lie names the following witnesses TO prove hi
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF.
said land. viz: John T. Clegg Peter Anderson.
William ii. simons and William Horop, all OF
Lewistown Mcagher County. ". 7.
:. w. LASGHoRSE, Register.
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Notice Of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE AT HELENA. N. T.

LAND OFFICE AT HELENA M.T.l
January 9th, lss6. (
Notice Is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before Frank Marin. a Notary
Public in and for Meagher county, Montana. at
Maiden, Montana, Oh the l2th day OF February
1856, viz:
Hugh Mclaughlin,
who made pre-emption deelaratort statement No.
section Il, township Is north Of range Is East.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation of
said land, viz: John Schneider, Fort Maginnis;
James Mclaughlin. Thomas Mctiee and W. I.
swope, Of Maiden. Meagher county. Montana.
5. ". LANGHoHNE, Register.
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60k1 p for working people send 10 cents
IN postage and We will mail s,,u free, a
i'll royal. valuable sample box of goods that will
y put you in the way of making more money in
a few DAYS than you thought possible at any
business. Capital not required You can live al home
and work in spare time only all the time. All of
both sexes, of al graady Successful 10 cts Ia
- easily earned every evening. That all who want
work may test the business We make this unparal-
eled offer: To all who not well satisfied will
send II 10 pay for the trouble of writing Full
particulars, directions, etc. sent free Immense pay
absolutely sure for all who start Don't de-
lay. Address sIIssoS x CO., Portland, Maine,
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Notice Of Final Entry.
LAND OFFICE At HELENA, NJ. T., !
neceu,har o2d 1ssS

December 23d, 1855.
Notice IS hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before John Toombs, a Notary
Public. in and for Meagher county, at LewistowIi.
~ T.. ON the 18th day OF March, 1ss6. viz:
Idase HOgue.
who made presumption deelaratory statement No
$685. for Ma of NEi4, Ma Of Nwl4, Sec. ~ TIP. IL,
north of range IL east.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land viz: William II. Lee. William Hortop.
William I. Miller and Daniel Brereton, all Of
Iewistown, Montana.
sW. LANGIiORNE. Register.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30
Announcement.

Having settled in our new store lone
door east of Brewer & PenhallegOn's
we wish to call the attention of the
public to the fact that our present
stock of Boots and Shoes far supaSses
any ever before displayed in South
Western Wisconsin. We pride our
selves on the fact that we can suit all
tastes.
Ladies wishing the finest French
and American Kid and Goat shoes, in
hand-sewed, turned or machine sewed.
in any style or quality, can find among
our stock what they need.
In Gentlemen's wear we have over 80
different grades and STYLES of shoes
| from 1925 to 500. SELF Schwab &
Cos. $500 shoe for men are unequaled
large stock always on hand Mems
boys and youths heavy boots and shoes
from Richardson, SELF. Schwab & Co,
Jefferson, ect., ect.
Women's misses and children's me-
dunn and heavy shoes all grades and
prices:
We invite all our old friends and
customers to examine our new Spring
stock, and to new customers will offer
every inducement that good goods
and courteous treatment can give
An inspection of our goods and prices
will convince all that it pays to trade
/ at THE SHOE STORE.
]. PENHALLEGON x Son.
Proprietors
p. S.-Goods warranted. and all rip
! ping sewed free of charge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30
The Cadetship.

There We're twenty-five applicants
at the examination for West Point,
held at Madison on the DIST. No
physical standing was given on the
examination they We're simply de
clared fit or unfit; only three were
wholly rejected DR.. Phil. Fox was
the medical examiner. he being one of
the medical examiners for pensions.
The board of examiners We're the fol
lowing: Hon. u. H. Morgan, acting
for Superintendent of Green county,
Miss Rose Bowling, of Iowa, II. c.
Martin. of Lafayette, Il. Sabin, Of
Dane. and c. L. Harper, of Grant.
The names and preliminary statements
with the number drawn by them in the
examination was sealed up in an en-
velope by the applicant. The examin-
ers had no knowledge of the numbers
of the applicants, the envelopes not
being opened until the standing had
been assigned to the numbers. The
examination was hard and searching;
| the examiners not being able to com
plete the marking Of the papers until
after midnight. The following were
the applicants from this county: G, D.
Beech, r. D. Hooking, and \. T. Horn
from this city; and ;. l.. Mellor, from
Linden. In regard to the grade MIR
/ Marshal stood first, Beech second
Hooking third. Gray, Of Darlington
/ fourth, Horn. of this city. and L. :
/ Lewis tied for fifth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30
Important to Farmers ard Others

Having to buy hardware, tinware,
stoves and farming implements. of
which we have a large and varied
stock, from the best manufacturers,
also large stock of barb fence wire,
which will be sold at the lowest pos
sibIe margins.
We have again secured the agency
for this season. Of the renowned and
always reliable Mccormick HarvesterS.
Binders and Mowers Having sold
out The entire stock last season We
will be able to supply none other than
their new and substantially improved
Binders and Movers for 1886. Our
stock Of Seeders, Corn Planters, Gull
tivators, Horse Rakes Harrows and
other implements is large and com
plete.
Our firm are both practical timers,
and are prepared to do roofing, fur
mace setting, and all other job work
in our line at reasonable prices, in a
wOrkmanlike manner. Thanking the
general public for their liberal patron
age in the past twenty years, we hope
to merit by fair dealing your favorable
consideration in the future.
3I-G Very Respect, :. HOCKINu 4 Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30
Personal MENTION.

/ Mr.. and Mrs. John Yates, of this
city, attended the funeral of Mrs. r
l.. Joiner, at Wyoming, on Sunday.
John P. Davis has bought Mrs. Mary
Harris's residence in the south part OF
the city.
VIM. Lanyon, ST.. went to LeMars,
Iowa, on Tuesday, to look after his in
terests at that place.
! Aldro jerks, of Dodgeville, was in
town on legal business on Monday.
and made The Democrat call.
John Yates. Jr., went to EnglewoOd,
H., last week. We are glad to learn
that he has secured employment at his
trade carpentering.
Mrs. r. d. Fitzsimons returned last
week from a visit to relatives at Judd
station, Iowa.
\. J. Garfield has removed his fam
ily from Warren to this city, where
they are welcomed as permanent resi-
dents.
Dennis Dorsey, of this city, and
James Cleary, of Waldwick, are home
from Dubuque, where they have been
attending st. Joseph's college.
W. H. Smith returned on Wednes-
day evening from a visit to Storm
Lake, Iowa.
Mr.. J. II. Bassett, of Boston, uncle
of the Misses Bassett, made a brief
visit to this city during the present
week. He visited here twenty years
ago, and expressed surprise at the very
many changes that have taken place
in the city since that time.
Miss Abbie Brown came up from
Chicago on Tuesday evening for visit
with relatives and friends in this city
and vicinity.
William Babcock and wife have
moved into Thomas Atoms residence.
Miss Mary OMAN, formerly of this
city, is visiting relatives here.
Joseph L. Leonard, Of Dodgeville'
was in town during the early part of
the week. He attended the wedding
Of his sister at Dubuque on Tuesday.
stephen Terrill lies quite i'll at his
home in the town of Mineral Point.
W. J. Rapson, of Cobb, has gone
into the business of raising thorough
bred short-horn cattle. He recently
purchased from :. ). Browns sons, Of
GaIena, IA fine bred short horn bull,
Mary's Duke of Hazelwood 5th.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30
Auction Sale.

The undersigned, living in the town
of Moscow, about midway between
Adamsville and Moscow, viii sell at
public auction on Monday, May, Sd.
1886, the following described personal
property, to-wit: five head of cattle
one wagon, one sleigh, one sulky horse
rake, and some household furniture.
Terms cash. PHILIP O'DoWD.
Ben. HOLLAND. Auctioneer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30
To 0airYElen and Stock Raisers

p. Allen II Son, of this city, have
secured the agencv for the celebrated
"B. & W" Fodder torn, a sweet, ten
der and nutritious iced for stock. and
invaluable both for keeping up the
flow of milk during the season OF dry
pastures, and also improving the con-
dition of dairy and beef stock. An
early application for seed is desirable
as our supply is somewhat limited. 80
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30
Dr.. Sweet. the German Specialist.

Treats diseases of the Lungs Heart
and Stomach, exclusively, by new,
and most scientific process-inhalation
of the oxide of hydrogen, q treatment
almost infalIible. where there is a pos
sibility of a cure. Come and consult
the Doctor, @2d examine certificates
from hundreds of patients who have
been cured by it. The Doctor viii be
at the Globe Hotel IN Mineral Point, a
limited time. No fee in advance.
Oxygen and apparatus furnished at
cost nricn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30
Business Notices.


NC" orleans "'"''SS'H ~ Nl""'''' =
Nice Pickles in bulk ready for use,
u NpralIet $. ~
Tr, our lOct. Japan tea its a daisy
1T the nmhIe nicklc store. -
4 fine line OF walt paper, drcora
tions. etc, for sale at llanscom's.
am ,n . Il p,rmrle ot the Nimble
%ir,Ie. store. and n. will show YOU the
ne. attnno oyer,,Is Jackets and shirts.
.....-.-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30
Very Remarkable Recovery.

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing, Of Manchester,
Mich, writes: My wife has been al
most helpless for five years, SO help
less that she could not turn over in
bed alone. She used two Bottles of
Electric Bitters, and is So much i'm
proved, that she is able now to do her
own work" Electric Bitters will do
all that is claimed for them Hun
dreds of testimonials attest their great
curative power Only fifty cents a
bottle at MoffettS. 39w4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30
DIED..
MRS. Z. L. JOINER.

At Wyoming, Iowa county. Wis,
on Friday. April %, 1886, after a short
illness, Mrs. Robert L. Joiner; aged
- years.
Deceased was the beloved wife of
Robert l.. Joiner. our present county
surveyor. She was wen known. and
highly respected for her many womanly
virtues, and her death will be widely
mourned. BY her death seven children
are left motherless. The bereaved hus-
band and family who mourn her death
with grief unspeakable, have the heart
felt sympathy Of all. The funeral was
held on sunday, when the remains
were inferred in the family burying
ground at Wyoming. The services
We're conducted by Rev. Jones. Of
MazO Mamie. and Rev. IT. Pryor, of
Dodgeviue There was a large attend
| ance of mourning relatives and friends,
over seventy teams being in the fu-
neral procession.
MRS. LOUISA TOAN.
In this city, at midnight. on April
y, 1886, Mrs. Louisa Toay, widow of
the late Hon. John Toay, SO long and
favorably known in Southwestern Wis
consin.
The deceased was born in Somerset
shire. Eng. in the year 1926, and came
with her friends to the United States
in 1899, settling at Wiota, Wisconsin.
She was married 10 John Toay, whose
name remains household word in
this and surrounding neighborhoods,
on December Sd. 1916. and came to
Mineral Point to reside, where she
spent the subsequent years of her life.
She was widowed in 1867, and left
with family Of seven children four
SONS and three daughters, whom she
has been permitted to see, with one
exception, settled in life and enjoying
business and social prosperity. She
has been connected with the =. NJ.
church Of this city for over thirty
years. and lived very exemplary
Christian life Death came suddenly.
On Wednesday, a. m, desiring to visit
at the house of her Oldest son, she had
gone but a short distance when she
was Frustrated by an apoplectic stroke,
and soon lost consciousness, and re-
manned in this condition until Thurs
day night, and died without being able
TO recognize her family, all Of whom
had reached the old home, and anx-
iously watched for one word or smile.
Her funeral held on sunday was at
tended by Il vast concourse of people.
Rev Bond, her pastor, delivered the
sermon. and was assisted in the ser
vices by Rev. Clough. All her children,
her four sisters and two brothers were
present at the funeral.
The family Of the deceased desire to
return heartfelt thanks to friends and
neighbors for sympathy and kindness
manifested in their sad bereavement.
BRIDGET DORNAN.
At the home of her brother, Daniel
Dornan, of the town of Waldwick, on
Friday morning, April ODD, 1886, Miss
Bridget Dornan, aged Sc years.
The deceased was born in the parish
of Kilaveah, county Armah, Ireland,
She resided in this city until about
ten years ago, when she went to live
with her brother in Waldwick. She
was a true Christian woman, and a
devout and faithful member of the
Catholic church. She was held in very
high esteem by many friends here and
elsewhere. The funeral took place on
Sunday last, when the remains were
laid at rest in the Waldwick Catholic
cemetery
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30

The Dodgeville sun: The Bennett
X Hoskins Stag furnace was started
up on Tuesday morning of this week
but in the afternoon while running
under high pressure the end of the
boiler burst allowing the steam and
water to escape rapidly. This viii
probably cause considerable delay to
the works is the boiler viii probably
have to be shipped to some large city
for repairS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30
BuckIen's AFRICA Salye.

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup-
TONS, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed To
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box. Fol
sale by c. Il. Moffett. oyl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30

Darlington Republican John New
ton. of Fayette, left the city on We'd
nesday of this week for England. He
expects to remain in Philadelphia
until about the 1st of June after
which he intends to go direct to Eng
land. Mr.. Newton came 10 America
in 1915, lived in ard around Phila-
delphia until 1853, when he came to
Mineral Point and came from that
place 70 Willow Springs in coal
wagon, driven by Joseph Monahan.
He Immediately settled in Fayette
where he has since resided He visit
Cd England about ten years ago. He
will remain for an indefinite period.
His many friends here wish him a
J pleasant and happy journey.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30

p. S.-Goods warranted. and
ping sewed free of charge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30
". II. Carson. D. D. S..

OF Dodgeville, has opened d Dental
office in Mineral Point, in connection
with his Dodgeville office. and viii
spend Monday and Tuesday of each
week in that city, in the rooms form
erly occupied Icy DIR. Hales. The bal
ance Of the time he will be found at
his Dental rooms at Dodgeville.
3l-tf Respt., W. H. CARSON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30

Il. F. Zogbaum contributes to the
May HARPER's some of his experiences
of frontier life and adventure under
the heading" With the Bluecoats on
the Border" The article is fully illus
trated from the authors drawings.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30
MARRIED..
MANKEYJAChSoN


At LeMars, Iowa, April -. BIZ
Rev H Sanderson, Mr. Henry Man
key, formerly Of this city. to Miss
Ada Jackson, Of Marcus Iowa.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
At Dubuque. Iowa, on Tuesday.
April -, 1886. Mr.. John Arendt. of
LeMars, and Miss Mary Leonard. of
Dubuque.
The bride was formerly Il resident of
this city, and is sister of Mr.. Joseph
L. Leonard, of Dodgeville. She has
numerous friends in this vicinity who
extend congratulations and good wishes
to the happy couple. The groom is a
prosperous business man of lie Mars.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-04-30

y regular meeting of the W. c. T. t.
will be held in the lecture room of the
Presbyterian Church Wednesday, May
5, 1886, at 3 p. m. The ladies Of the
city are cordially invited to be present.
Mrs. +. Y. HUTCUlSON. Secy.