Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-01-10

at Lancaster on Tuesday.
The law firm of Carter & Cleary, of
Platteville, which has been in existence
for the last twelve years was dissolved
Jan. LIST.
After Saturday next, Jan. II, the
office of City Treasurer Samuel Jenkin
will be in the hardware store of 5.
Hooking e Go.
Robert H. Martin, residing at Bethel
Grove, La Fayetie county, will sell a
large amount of personal property at
auction on Wednesday, Jan. 22d.
The authorities of Platteville are
looking into the matter of laying
pavement walks on the streets of that
city in the future instead of plank
walks.
Some good shooting was done by
the Darlington Gun Club at its meet
ing on Monday-H. A. Bury firing Is
shots and killing - birds.-The Oar
lington Journal.
The boot and shoe dealers of Min
ernl Point have adopted the early clos
ing plan, and until further notice will
close their stores at 7:30 each evening,
Saturdays excepted.
The Hon. II. l.. Eaton died at his
home in Buena Vista, RiChland county,
on Sunday morning of pneumonia.
He was member of the assembly and
state senator for several terms.
Mrs. Joseph F. Miller returned on
Monday evening from Shullsburg,
where she had been attending the
funeral of her sister, Mrs. Thos. Swim
bank, who died on Monday of the week
before.
Mrs. George Appel had the misfor-
tune to fall down flight Of slippery
steps last Saturday. Although she had
one rib broken and was otherwise Sc
verely bruised by the fall, she is rapidly
recovering.
The lucky ticket, No. 457, has not
been presented for the fine plush, patent
hallegon & Son. If not claimed before
the close of the present week the chair
will be rallied over again.
J. Gorgen & Co. have placed in their
meat market, on the corner of High
and Chestnut streets, large meat
cooler, which is built in the latest and
best manner. and will be great con-
venience in their business.
James Tennis, of Fayette, marketed
D turkeys in town on Monday which
weighed 4S9 lbs. and for which he re-
ceiyed S4S 90 cash. Nice birds; and if
anybody can make a better showing
let Us Darlington Journal.
A grand ball will be given at the
Opera House at DodgeviIle, on Tues
day evening, Jan. II. The music will
be furnished by the Mineral Point or
chestra. supper will be furnished at
the Commercial House. Tickets in
Guiding supper, 81.
Mr.. Wren then sang the wonderful
story of Robinson Cruso," and he
was recalled three times and delighted
the audience with his comic produc-
tions, keeping the house in roar of
laughter. Elizabeth Herald At the
Opera House, Feb. 9TH.
Editor Rindlaub, of the Grant County
Witness, has been appointed post
master at Platteyille in place of w. II.
Elgar, whose commission will e@ q
on the 2lst inst The appointment
good one and will give general satI5-
faction to the patrons of the office.
Edwin Pike, of BoscobeI, has drawn
up papers necessary to the organization
of an association to be known as the
Southwestern Bee-keeperS' Affiliated
Association" This association is to
affiliate with the international AssO-
citation of the United States and Cana
-Platteville Witness.
Mrs. John Hoare met with serious
accident on Saturday morning Of last
week, Stepping out from her house
upon the slippery ground, she fell
heavily, breaking Il leg just above the
knee-joint As she is about seventy
five years of age, and the fracture is a
severe one, the case is serious; but
strong hopes are entertained of her re-
covery.
A fire broke out in in frame build
ing on Main street in Warren, between
Cartoons brick block and Jones brick
block, on Tuesday morning about three
o'clock, and three or four small frame
buildings were consumed. The loss is
about five thousand dollars. A bakery
two saloons, a barber shop, and a cigar
store were DESTROYED ShullSburg
Pick and Cad.
At the examination for state teach
er's certificates, recently held at Mad
ison, there were forty applicants, OF
whom only six We're awarded certiti-
Gates. Those receiving certificates
We're; Miss Sophie Z. Davis of Win
neconne; Geo. f. Dietrich, of Avoca:
Jessie +. Evans, of Mansion; John
Jones, of Prairie du Sac; NJ. H. Jack
son, of Whitewater, and H. W. Wei
man, of Madison.
The President of the W. c. 7. L. at
DeN oe, Dakota, has written a letter to
Mrs. Jas. Hutchinson, acknowledging
the receipt of clothing, etc, sent by
the w. c. I. |. Of Mineral Point for
the needy at DeEoe. The writer saws
that it will be satisfaction to the
senders to know that everything was
carefully distributed and gratefully re-
ceived, and adds: Our people are
mostly in quite needy circumstances.
and nothing that can be utilized goes
anisS."
Martin Z. Ryan, living two and a
half miles northeast of Belmont. on
what is known as the old "Whiteside
Farm will sell at public auction. on
Monday, Jan. 20, 1890. fifty head of
well graded cattle, twenty-five head of
good sheep, three head of horses. TWEEN
ty head of good shoats, and a lot of
| farm machinery. Terms: All sums
of $40 and under, cash; on sums ever
that amount one years time will be
given on note and approved security
at per cent. interest. W. Whitman.
auctioneer.
Remember the Weber Concert Co.
contains eight persons. making a grand
musical company, assisted by Miss
Irvine, the celebrated elocution-
ist. The Male Quartette has sung re-
peatedly in Chicago, and the announce
ment that they are in the city is sutfi-
cent to attract large audience. The
bass solo OF Mr.. Andrews and tenor
I SplD Df Mr. Raruas a., s.,