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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-02-27

A great deal Of this talk about the
''gradual desertion of New England
farms for the rich farm lands of the
West" is arrant nonsense. With all
due regard for our contemporaries, IT
may be remarked that constant travel
Ter through New England claims that
he can see no signs of this abandon
ment. And indeed, ifa Massachusetts
farmer is willing to put up with all the
irfeonveniences of Western life, there
seems to be no reason why he cannot
make as great a success here, as out in
Kansas or Nebraska. 1t is no uncom-
mon thing for Hollander or Swede
to come in and make money by culti-
waiting land that has been given up TO
pasturage from time immemorial.
Why? Because he cuts his expenses
down to the bare living point. Let a
farmer try year of Western fare before
he emigrates, if he ethinks of going West,
and then decide what to do. Instead
of building nice cottage le: him rig
up sod cabin or a dug out or an adobe,
and try it year. lie may save more
money, and he is sure to broaden his
experience. ce.--Boston Advertiser.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-02-27
MUSIC.

Prof. Z. r. Ober has taken rooms at
the Red Lion Inn, where he will n;,a -
lessons in vocal and instrumental mns;.
Those who wish to study singing or or.
gan are cordially invited to cali or sd
dress. +. r. ODER, w. Randolnh
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-02-27
Country Merchants, Butch.

"AeA SAeAspt Sutva
ers, Peddlers, Produce Deal
ers, Tinmen, Marketmen and
traders generally will often find
the collecting of Calf Skins a
profitable addition to their
other business.
| desire to arrange with
some good man or firm in every
village in the United States
and Canadas to take in and
ship to me the Calf Skins ia
ken off in their vicinity.
Cash furnished on satistac-
tory guarantee. For particu-
lars address, mentioning this
paper,
CARROLL S. PAGE,
Hyde Park, VT.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17
Rockford's S Sensation.

The attempt of a. w. Webb,
chief of police Of Rockford, to com
NIT suicide last Thurday evening,
has produced a sensation in all
surrounding cities and towns; in
Mineral Point, although he was not
personally known here to any great
exten0, because his wife, a
daughter of Richard Penrose, was
born and raised in this city. Mr..
Webb is a man of 80, a splendid
officer, very popular, and supposed
to be good man in every way.
His trouble which drove him to
committing the terrible act, has
since the performance, and even not
surmlsed before, proved to be
forgery, and for the trivial sum of
about 1850, which amount he could
have had from numberless friends
just for the asking. Upon being
apprised Of the discovery of the
forgery by the man whose name
was forged, Webb went to his Office
at once, took two bulldog revolvers
and with one in each hand applied
the cold muzzles to his temples,
pulled the triggers tearing two
holes large enough to insert a finger.
The reports were heard by others in
the building, who Immediately
found him, and looked for death
momentarily. But he still lives,
and the mystery that he does is
replacing the sensation. From the
latest reports it is possible that he
may recover How strangel The
balls are still INDICATED. Living
beyond his means through love for
his family and desire to bestow
every luxury upon its members, is
the pronounced cause of his rash
act at forgery.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

Point for a visit and to join his
mother who was already here visit.
ing, and they supposed he had gone,
While in some minds it is thought
he might possibly have been foully
dealt with, the fact that his watch
aud money were on his person when
taken from the river stands in the
way of such a conclusion. How
ever, be it as it may, it is a sad end
ing of the life of an Industrious,
genial and highly respected young
man, aud the shock to his loving
mother and other relatives is most
insufferable and heartbreaking.
The remains were taken in charge
by Pythians and shipped to this
city Monday and were placed by the
side of his father in Graceland Gem.
etery on Tuesday afternoon, the
Knights attending in a body and
participating in the burial services;
Rev. NJ. Chase officiating.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17
Thos. II. Ferris Drowned.

The sad intelligence Of the find
ing of the body of Thos. II. Fee rris
in the river in Milwaukee, which
reached Mineral Point last Sunday,
saddened our little city from center
to circumference. Deceased was
native of Mineral Point, having
been born here on the I'd of May,
1862. A few years ago he with his
mother and sister and brothers took
up their home in Nebraska, and at
the time Of his death he was en-
gagged as telegraph operator at
Geneva, Neb., from which place he
went as a knight of Pythias to the
conclave held at Milwaukee last
week. As far as can be asce rtained
the last the unfortunate young man
was seen alive was on Tuesday
evening, at which time be was with
the Mineral Point knights. His
body was discovered in the river
Sunday morning aud it had every
appearance Of being in the water
three or four days. From this it is
generally thought that on Tuesday
night after separating from the
knights of this place to seek lodg-
ing, he accidentally stepped off into
the river, which is regarded as a
very easy thing to do at several Of
the river crossings or bridges in that
city. That he was not missed by
his Nebraska comrades is because
they understood that he intended
to 90 from Milwaukee to Mineral
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

the guests of friends here this week.
They were indeed welcome. Went
back home yesterday.
There is not citizen in this great
valley whatever may be his creed or
political affiliations who will not
learn with regret that Capt, Priestley
has been compelled to 20 back east
in search of health and it is safe to
say there are none who will not be
rejoiced it he is able 90 return to us
speedily and fully restored. From
the gallant otlicer's letter, published
elsewhere, it will be seen that close
application to his duty as Indian
agent has completely undermined
his robust constitution and when he
left here he could scarcely step
aboard the train; and 1t is probably
fortunate for him that through the
intrigues of those who were eager
to jump into his shoes that he was
retired by the government. The
Republic opposed his removal stout
ly and vigorously, because it was q
great wrong to a soldier, patriot
and a gentleman, and not only be-
cause it was a moral wrong, but
because it was illegal. II is true
that he was a democrat but it is no
crime to be democrat in Tho eyes
of The Republic, and while this
paper is staunch 60 the party and
thoroughly welded to the republican
principles it will ever lift up its
voice in protest or warning when
through i'll advice or short sighted
ness mistake or a wrong is being
committed by the party. Capt.
Priestley was one of the best agents
ever placed in charge of the
country's natural wards. a loyal
soldier when his country was in
danger he has ever been jealous of
his oountry's honor and consequent
ly no agent was ever better liked or
more thoroughly appreoi ated by his
wards. He is congenial gentleman,
staunch friend, aud withal a right
loyal, good fellow, and The Repub.
lie wishes him speedy return IN
the best of good health. - Yakima
{ Wash) Republic.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17
COUNTY SEAT.

From the Chronicle.
Minister'S usually take their vaca-
tlon in the hottest weather; whereas,
it would seem that the hotter ii gets
for the sinners the more the need of
ministerial work.
J. IL. Cartwright, proprietor of the
corner jewelry store, of this city,
received very handsome tower
showcase this week, which is not
only conveniently adapted for the
display of goods, but is highly or
uamental.
Arrangements are being made by
the officers of the Iowa County Ag-
ricultural society to have three
year-old colt trotting race by some
of the finest bred animals of the
state, TO take place at the county
fair next month. Negotiations are
in progress with the owners Of these
celebrated horses, and the races will
not be surpassed even at the state
fair.
Moses NJ. Howell, of this city,
aud his son John, of Madison, were
SO unfortunate as to be caught in
the great cyclone which visited
Fargo, ~ d., last Monday morning,
while on their way to Montana.
The train on which they were tray-
cling consisted of three baggage
cars and nine coaches, and were Just
pulling out of Fargo when the storm
struck the train about O'clock in
the morning. The entire train was
turned over on its side except the
engine. Many were seriously hurt
but none killed, while Mr.. Howell
and John escaped with a few slight
bruises.
From the Bye and star
Miss Katie Euleberg, formerly Of
this city, won the gold medal at the
Commencement Exercises at the ST.
Dominic's Convent, at Portage July
"a, 1890. All DodgeyiIIe congratu-
lates Miss Euleberg on her success,
and for Der accomplishments.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17
PERSONAL POINTS.

Frank Day left for tennessee,
Idaho, Monday, to visit with his
brother, Thomas II. Day.
VIM. Trembor, Esq, one of the
best of fellows, came up from Free
port Saturday for the special pur.
pose of seeing bis sick friend, Capt.
Priestley.
S. Francis and daughter Agnes,
formerly of Mineral Point, ere here
from Chicago for visit.
Miss Mable Bates, Of Daring
ton, put in the first of the week as
guest of Miss Bell Whitford.
George and Edgar Strong, of
Washington, ID. G., are here for a
visit with their uncle, Hon. NJ. M.
Strong and family.
Guy Cobb and friend Bert Craw.
for of Rockford, are enjoying
the selves in Mineral Point this
week.
Our esteemed townsman, Geo.
Wilkinson, is quite sick, which
creates general regret.
Hon. r. J.. Joiner came to the
city yesterday to do some surveying
and leyeling for the new WOODEN
factory.
Hon. Jas. Freeman, of Shulls
burg, devoted the first Of the week
to gathering mining statistics in tnis
section for the government.
Miss Gertie Weidenfeller is al
DARLINGTON visiting this week.
JlyvsvuJE. 49, Et.
INT and hanging Oc.yuuY Ehgl IL
uocfing Here But the pasirt Alice
49, poor they were tlreatsnd /.
ho zruptcy, when a recently-marrltPSel
sed them to change the sign 50
NO Home Cooking Here. Iht,
now doing a rushing business, aD'
so0n retire with fortune.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17
JUST RECEIVED

BY 5. Hooking & Co., a carload
of binding twine, made under the
supervision Of the Mccormick II.
Nj. Co., which will be offered for
sale at the lowest possible margins.
Farmers will please call on them
before buying and get prices. They
also desire 70 show the public the
worlds best harvester and binder.
Repairs on hand at all times. 20
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17
The Local Field.

READ and heed Vivian's new ad.
Icr CREAM festival by S. of V. to-
night
TnE P. NJ. parsonage at Graysville
is for sale.
New potatoes are in the market
St 85 cents a peek.
EDEN q BLEwETT keep the best
binding twine at the lowest prices.
READ the call for Republican
county convention on the 18th of
| August
Go TO Eden & Blewett's and ex-
anime their stock of binding twine
before purchasing elsewhere.
A CATFISH was caught in the Peca-
,onica below Browntown last week
which weighed thirty.fve pounds.
10 TOWN in the state, for its size,
has as many attractive and well kept
stores, inside and out, as Mineral
Point.
THosE that eat lamb this season
"must pay for it," Five cents a
pound live weight is what the
butchers are offering.
SEVERAL knights of Pythias of
Darlington joined the Knights of
this city in the burial services of
their brother, Thos. II. Ferris.
IT is understood that two or three
ball players of this city will unite
Slth Belmont in an effort to lay out
The Galena Grays one day next
week.
HAVING and harvest hands are
scarce and candidates for county
Offices are laying low, it is said,
through fear of being utilized in
tie field.
WHILE jumping last Thursday,
AaamlI Martin threw the weights
With such force that one of them
went through the large plate glass
'01' of Cuuy's harness shop.
lHE city is very quiet this week,
'4''1grs being busily engaged in
SAVING their crops, the extra quality
" winch will make its influence
7l among our merchants later on.
CONSIDERABLE money and labor
u''5 been devoted to the race course
VI Tue fair grounds in this city this
'~' nsurlng now beyond doubt
'-s Vi the best half mile tracks in
tie state.
HUNDRED in the shade during
.-s hot spell aud no summer clothesl
O'u4agnt subscribers if they have
~! ige'ng left in their bodies,
'-'4.d notaiIow this wall of anguish
" 60 uuheeded.
a ONE weeks teachers institute
v. be held in Dodgeville, com
ag Aug llth, and the superin-
.-'s1's examination of teachers
'' '4ke place on the lIth and 10th
august See notice in this paper.
nj DoBsoN JR., had a finger
'A and another badly mutilat-
a mower one day last week.
Misfortune is regarded as
-'''Fessing than ordinary from
'4e' that the young man has but
ne one hand.
FFaire du Chen Courier
much politically that is mis-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17
TWINE. TWINE. TWINE.

We are now ready 70 contract for
binding twine for the coming har-
vest, and can offer better induce
ments than the general market.
WIN. Deering d Co. make their
own twine and can lead off with
lower prices than their competitors.
ZIw3 MARTIN IL ToAY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

AT this stage of the worlds his
tory there is no question az to the
necessity of letting the public know
what you have to sell or what you
want to secure, whether it is a yard
of ribbon, a house or a situation.
This public announcement of pur'
pose is knows as advertising, which
has become one of the indispensable
adjunc.s of an active, progressive
effort to build up trade or to secure
any desirable object. Inspired with
a wish to advertise, there should be
a close study of the best means to
attract the attention of the people
to the especial need of the adver-
tiser. When this is done it will be
found that no public announcement
returns so much for the money in
vested as the newspapers; and that
most of the new tangled deyises
for advertising do more to enric h
the persons who get them up than
the men who furnish the means.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

MosT all our citizens remember
John A. Huxtable, who was born
and grew up in Mineral Point, but
who some years ago went to Iowa
and from thence to Slayton, MINI;
and all will be glad to learn that he
is doing fairly well, as the following
extract from letter to the TRIBUNE
indicates:
"Since coming here have had
more experience with the west and
its ways than was realized in Iowa
that is in county seat fighting.
Curray was the county seat, but
three years ago we voted on its re-
moval to this place and got 220
majority The law we voted under,
however, was declared unconstitu-
tional But we had the determine
tion in our town, so another effort
was made under new law, and
again we knocked them out, and
now it il settled for good. l50 men
with ten teams went over to Curray
at five o'clock one morning aud
found them sleeping, secured the
records and moved them to Slayton.
The officers being all Slayton men,
it is possible they had it cut and
dried. 1t would open the eyes Of
some of Mineral Points citizens to
see the people of this little town
pull out their cash TO carry the fight
on. 1t cost US $4,000, and no mil
llonaires here either.
81 am enjoying a very fair busi-
ness this season, running from three
to six carpenters all the time, besides
masons and painters. In these parts
all work is contracted TO furnish
and finish from the ground up.
"Crops look well, and the pros
pect is good for the best harvest
Southwest Minnesota ever had.
THERE are advertised letters at
the post-office, July 18th, 1890, for
@. 4. King, Mrs. John Toben, w.
V. Williams. Persons calling for
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

FoR the Monona Lake Assembly
to be held at Madison July 22d to
August lst, excursion tickets will be
sold at fare and third for the
round trip. Sell July 2lst to Aug
lst inclusive Return coupons good
until Aug. I'd.
n. IL. Snow, Agt.
c., NJ. IL st. l..
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17
TO BALL PLAY ERS.

The attention of ball players is
hereby called to an ordinance which
prohibits ball playing on the streets
of the city of Mineral Point. Said
ordinance will be strictly enforced.
J. +. La MALE, Mayor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

WANTED, statesmen for musical
instruments; work on salary or oom-
mission. Apply to
27w2 s. L. OSBORNE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

the present is quite commercial in
its character. 1t is like an ordinary
sigu-a simple announcement of the
name of the proprietor and his bus
iness being deemed sufficient.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17
aneficial Department.

.tHsbsd for the accommodation of those who
IS y. want In any way, those who have lost
81. ',,,.i 20 vsuabIe property, and for those who
q lg.u1 wv ssii or exchange. Limit, twenty-five
wv !" first insertion FREE, and for each in-
sr5an T.e thereafter twenty-five cents
-,,r.xD- on the highway between Mineral
nm and Dodgeville. a coat, which the
isr lg.,, lsn have by calling at Edw. Fitzsimon's
l5rm
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17
KNOCKS THEM ALL
y Ies, that is the verdict of those that
do their trading at
Pe',haHegon's, the leading shoe dealr's

cf"t0"c8|ff . tftt tbttttty MtOt VettR
Below we quote a few of our prices,
which we think will be of interest
to those in need Of footwear:
Mems working shoes at $1.l5.
Others from Sl.25 to SL65.
Mems congress shoes from $3.50
to $3.50.
All splendid bargains.
Goodyear weIts, in best quality,
calf or dongola for $3.50.
Mems low shoes at very low prices.
Women's shoes at $l.2o; others
at Sl4O.
Better ones at $3.50, $500, 1925.
Our leader at $3.50, fully war
ranted
4 large line of walking shoes that
canot be beaten by anyone.
Youths, misses, chidren's and
infants shoes in all the latest styles.
When in need Of anything in our
line please give us call and we are
satisfied that you will come again.
Yours for trade,
w. j. PENHALLEGON 81 BRo.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

A HANDSOME line Of embrolderies,
checks, aud white goods for dresses,
al Deller's
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

OuR teas, cotfees, and dried fruits
can't be beat. A. Spratler
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

Bargains in ,caH paper and ,ci3,.
DOR shades at J H. HaaSco0, d; Co.'S.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

Nothing elating about this--a de-
crease of about three hundred in
the last ten years. If the factory
fever fails to come to our rescue,
what will be the population ten
years hence?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

BIZ good to yourself and buy a
new dress at Deller's
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

THERE are advertised letters at
the post-offiee, July 18th, 1890, for
G. 4. King, Mrs. John Toben, w.
V. Williams. Persons calling for
the above will please say "adyer.
tised in the TRIBUNE" and give date
of notice. ). +. SHEPARD, /. M.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

The Boscobel ball boys who were
beeten so handily by our boys at
Fennlmore last fall, are anxious for
another tussle, and efforts are being
made to secure another game at the
same place. AS yet the Mineral
Point nine has not been organized
for 1890, neither have the players
participated in the sport in any way,
Should they decide to meet the Bos-
cobel boys some vigorous practicing
is necessary, for from all indications
the other fellows have been actively
engaged at playing all summer and
are in excellent condition for red
hot game.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17
y-vzsAL POINT MARKET.

hslow are the highest that are
ls-.. hnrr OF going 70 press.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

HERE is a surprise for all Point
ers: The population of our city, ac-
cording to the returns made by
enumerators j. V. Mayhem and
John Dave to the supervisor of
census is as follows:
First ward ................l,473
Second ward ...............l l,2l8
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-07-17

PM. CHURcH SERyICEs.-At 1890
Mr.. p. Allen, Jr., will preach. At
200 Sunday school session. AT 700
Rev. 5. r. Chubb will preach; sub.
ject, "Shortweight." All kindly
invited.
Evening journal., 1890-06-26
CRUELTY 70 CHILDREN:
A Horse Struck by Lightning aTyst erious
Deaths of Sly Cows


Deaths of Six Cows.
Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
CHRIsTIANA, Del, June 26.-Charles
heison, colored, of this town, beat
a lo-year.old adopted boy so brutally
last evening that the neighbors were
forced to interfere. The boy is an orphan
and was taken by Reison for protection.
The neighbors assert that Reison and his
wife frequently abuse the bov. and also
a younger child of their own, the latter
having been whipped brutally by the
wife yesterday afternoon. When the
neighbors interfered Reison seemed to
be repentant, but his wife became angry
and boldly declared that thew wo1ld
treat their own children as they choose.
If this brutality is continued the neigh.
bors will appeal to the law.
A horse belonging to Richard Appleby
was struck by lightning on Tuesday
night and instantly killed. II was on the
farm OF George Appleby near Bear
Station. The horse was only 8 wears old
and was one of the best work horses Mr.
Appleby possessed.
James Lyman, who resides near this
town, has lost six COWS by some mysteri.
GUS disease that can not be diagnosed.
Henry Donaldson and wife. and Mr.
Jones and wife of Wilmington, are in
this vicinity to-day on cherry tour.
The young people are now ENJOYING
themselves in the afternoons bv plavino
lawn tennis. There are several very
good players here, who would be a match
for crack players
Evening journal., 1890-06-26
wArAMAKrR,s.

every roll. We mean to make
the season end with a whoop.
The whole stock goes into the
rush. Full assortment of pat
terms and every pattern in good
quantity. This is the way
prices drop:
Damask sd Mating, dointless), eleven pat
down from SIS to sl5 the roll.
Temple Mating, finest jointless, small.
ttg si93e figures, and very durable, thirteen
down from SIS to si4 the roll.
Barneo Mating, Gointless), thirteen pat
down from SIG to sia the roll.
Siam Mating. dointless). ten patterns.
down from Sl2 to $40 the roll.
PagOda Mating, twentv-eight patterns
down from $3.50 to 81 SO the roll.
Buddha Mating six patterns,
down from So to 81 the roll
Several other grades of China
Mating are reduced in the
same proportion. All of these
are of our own importation,
and go down from prices that
are already well under the
general market.
Jap Mating with inserted
patterns goes from $40 to $12
the roll.
AS especially low priced lots,
we have Fancy Mattings at S.
the roll and White Mattings
at $3.50.
Second door, Thirteenth and Market streets
We have no "half price"
Baby Coaches, but we are sell
ing at $3.50 the same Coach
that is told of outside as less
than half price at $1o IS. A
very good Coach, too, fine
rattan body, side pockets, satin
upholstery, silesia parasol with
lace cover, spring and brake.
Really $Io75 is not an unfair
price for 1.-THE wonder to get
it at So. 50.
Same style, body a little bet
ter, $Io. so.
Good Baby Coach for as
little as SIS, or you can have
one made precisely to your
mind and put as much honest
cost in it as you say.
Basement, northeast of eent-e.
JOHN WANAMAKER