Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-07-11
ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST.

Work has been commenced on the
works of the Mineral Point zinc
company.
The band stand at Brodhead fell
during the celebration there and several
people were hurt.
The Sons of Veterans are to give
one of their popular ice cream fes-
rivals on Thursday, July II.
A profession pearl hunter from
Winslow, H., recently found pearl
in the Pecatonica river, near Gratiot,
for which he received the snug sum
of 5000 in cash.
Mrs. c. NJ. Gray, mother of Hon. H.
II. Crap, of Darlington, died, on June
Goth, at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
J. H. Martin, in Burlington, Walworth
county, this state.
Rev. r. Pengelly, of Dodgeville,
will preach in the NJ. E. church on
Sunday morning and evening, an eZ-
change having been arranged between
him and the pastor.
Department Commander Bryant, of
the Wisconsin G.. A. r., in general
orders announces that all veterans who
desire to attend the encampment at
Boston should notify Z. b. Gray, Mil
Waukee
If you like good cream and good
time generally, don't fail to attend the
ice cream festival to be given by the
Sons of Veterans, at Odd Fellows
hall, Thursday, July II. a rare treat
is in store for all who attend.
The Prairie du Chen Courier says
that the Kickapoo Valley and North
ern railway company are letting con-
tracts for ties and piling, and is re-
ported that they will push fifty miles
of the road to an early completion.
Preparations were made for a great
display of fireworks at Madison on the
4th, but the car of pyrotechnics was
sent from New York to Madison, In
diana, instead of Madison, Wis, and
the people of our capital city were
grievouSly disappointed.
At the p. NJ. church, services will
be held on Sunday at 1870 and 700.
Rev. s. r. Chubb will preach morn
ing and evening. Morning subject:
What They Thought of it. Evening
subject: Jacob-At Sight of the Wag-
ons. All kindly invited.
The case of the State VS.. Joseph
O'Neill, on complaint of Ernest Neff,
for assault, was tried before Justice
Curry, for the second SINE on Satur-
day last; but, as was the case on the
former trial, the jury failed to agree
on verdict, and were discharged.
Capt Thomas Priestley and family
arrived here on the noon train on Sat
urday last. The journey was long
and a very trying one. They were ac-
companied by Charles L. Owen, who
came to assist in caring for Mr..
Priestley, who is still in very feeble
| condition.
4 monster ore crusher for the mines
of Hon. Richard Kennedy, at High
land, was sent out this week from
the foundry and machine shop of John
Lanyon, at Mineral Point. The ma
chine weighs over 5000 pounds, and
has a capacity for crushing tremend-
Gus quantities of ore. Mr. Kennedy.
whose mines are very extensive, is
noted for having the most efficient
appliances for mining and cleaning
ores, and is now better equipped than
ever before, for uncoyering the treas
ures of the lead region.
Adam Dresen informs The Democrat
that the reason why the Mineral Point
band does not play this season is that
through removals and other causes it
has lost seven members during the
year. The remaining members, who
are the most experienced and skillful
players, still keep up the organization;
but until their ranks are recruited they
will not feel justified in turning out as
band. 1t is hoped that some good
musicians, to take the place OF the
absent members, may find employment
here, so that the band can be restored
to its former strength and efficiency.
The Mineral Point Wooden Mill Co,
has purchased the plant of Mr.. Stickler,
at Jackson, and will carry on the bust
ness there until suitable buildings are
erected at Mineral Point. The work
. of building here has been thus far de,
laved for number of reasons, chief OF
which is to devise means to handle
? the matter of water supply in the best
and most economical manner; ant
another is that the county surveyor
has not yet appeared to survey piec'
of ground which the directors think Of
purchasing for a site. While an early
start would be better so that the worl
o of building could be completed befor'
. winter sets in, it is doubtless better Il
;, take the time necessary to make :
good start than to make poor one il
haste.