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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04

j. Minor. The brewery buildings are
situated at the foot of High street.
The brewery is picturesque place,
being built in the hill facing the city.
The building is a handsome stone
structure, three stories in height, and is
81 by 80 feet in dimension, along with
all necessary outbuildings. The brew
cry is one of the most complete ale
plants in the northwest, and is fitted
up with all the latest devices known to
the manufacturer for the complete and
satisfactory brewing of II first class ar
ticle. In the brewery for use in the
brewing of ale is one of the finest
springs of pure water to be found on
earth. This quantity of excellent pure
water has proven a great factor in the
upbuilding of the fine reputation of
this plant. The capacity of the brew
cry is 1000 barrels per year. Most of
the product Of the brewery finds a
ready sale in private families in the
cities and neighboring towns while
hundreds of farmers are classed as
regular customers. Mr.. Minor besides
being proprietor of the Ale Brewery is
also proprietor of the handsomest sa-
loon in the city on High street almost
opposite the L. ). Hotel, The saloon
is of metropolitan style throughout.
Mr. Minor is also engaged in the ice
business and supplies greater part of
our city during the hot months with
the product Of his pond near the brew
cry premises. This ice is from pure
spring water and is necessarily healthy.
Mr.. Minor, soldier, printer, journal
ist and brewer was born within the
confines of the classic city of Mineral
Point on January -, 1915,
The public school of Mineral Point
was the medium through which he
received his schooling. At the age OF
fifteen young Minor concluded he
would master the intricacies of that
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04

PETER make, which for satisfactory fit
and durability can not be excelled by
any other house in the country.
His store on High street is large
and commodious and contains large
and we'll selected line of goods from
different houses in the country, giving
his patrons wide and varied line to
select from.
Mr.. Frieden was born in Luxembourg,
Germany, and mastered his trade in
the land of his birth, where the first "A
years of his life were spent. At that
age he became endowed with a desire
to witness that land of promise far
across the sea, and consequently took
passage for America in 1854. lmme-
diately upon his arrival here he went
to Buffalo, where he worked at his
trade that of a cobbler for one year,
then decided to go still farther west
he came to Wisconsin and located in
this city where he found employment
with Mr.. Priestley and with whom he
was employed for number of years,
he in 1856 opened a shop for himself
but disposed of it and entered the shop
of his old employer For the past
twenty years he has been in business
for himself and by strict attention to
business and giving value received for
everything sold he has built himself a
most satisfactory trade. His son
Henry, bright young man Of 24 years
is associated with his father and is Civ
ing his time and attention to the bust
ness. He is a pleasant young man
and by his courteous manners has
made many friends. Mr.. Frieden is a
democrat Of sound convictions and
has done all in his power to forward
the good cause in this neck of the
woods. He has served two terms as
alderman from the second ward.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04

embarked in his present business. He
has been repeatedly honored by his
fellow-townsmen with political honors.
In 1889 he was elected to the
assembly from this district for a
term, and served his constituents with
honor to himself and them. He is a
republican in politics. He is also a
prominent secret society man, being a
member Of the |. o. o. F., the Knights
Of Pythias, and by his even disposition
has made many close friends in the
city and throughout the entire state.
Mr.. James Toay, the junior member
Of the firm, is son of the late John
Toay, and was born in this city Sept.
Oath 1854, and attended school and
learned his trade in this city, and has
resided continuously in this place.
He is practical timer by trade, and
has the personal supervision of that
work, and is considered one of the
most competent in his line in the city.
He is young man yet, being but in
the prime of life, and is considered
one of the most substantial of Mineral
Points business men. He, as well as
his partner, pays careful heed to the
wishes and directions of their many
customers, gives personal supervision
to every detail, and the long list of
permanent customers bears witness to
the excellent quality of his work, and
the satisfaction always given. He is
an active member Of the Masonic
fraternity, and also a member of the
i. Of =
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04
j. A, Spratler.

There is probably no one man in the
entire city of Mineral Point, who Is
held in higher esteem by his fellow
townsmen than the above gentleman
who has for 80 many years been asso-
ciated with the growing business of
this section, He Is II gentleman who
Is fully awake to the interest of his
customers.
The stock at this popular store is
one of the largest, most varied and
finely selected in Iowa county, com
prsing Il choice collection of all kinds
of foreign products in his line, while
all the staples are abundantly repre-.
scented. Everything presents IN APP
pcarence of brightness and freshness
that is an Indication of purity and
fine quality, and that is indeed the
fact, rs nothing that is cheap, stale or
adulterated is permitted to cucumber
the shelves or counters Of this model
grocery store. Strictly first class
goods ut reasonable prices, prompt de.
livery and polite attention to the
wants of ALL have been Distinguishing
features of this house and have con
tributed to its wide popularity and
lucrative patronage. His store Is 10.
Gated on High street and is n commo.
dious and well kept one, The gen,
tleman is regarded AS one of Mineral
Points most energetic business men
and is esteemed in commercial and
financial circles for his innexiblc integ
rity and correct business methods
He has by his fair and honest dealing
built himself magnificent trade in
the city as well MS throughout Iowa
county. He also carries u complet,
line of crockery in connection with his
grocery business,
Mr.. Spratler was born ut Bavaria
Germany, July 9, 1885, and came to
this country in 1852. The first years
of his residence in this country were
spent at Freoport, Ills, where he at
tended the high schools of that city
1t was in 1856 that he came to this
city and he has resided here contin.
iously since that date. In 1860 he
formed a partnership with l.. kinnit
under the firm title of kinnie \ Sprat
Ter and remained together Tor twenty
years, since which date the business
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04
j. r. Mccarthy.

When in some far OK distant land
You may perchance to roam,
How pleasing then twill be to view
Some scenes from dear old home.
1t will recall sweet memories past,
And days long since gone by;
And make you breathe II longing wish,
Or heave heavy sigh"
Worthy Of especial mention as
progressive representative of pecu-
LARRY progressive art is the above
named gentleman, at whose studio the
finer features of this artistic line of
business are sought with unqualified
success in all its branches. The prem
Uses consist, of gallery, reception
room and an operating room. The
latter contains all the improved appa-
ratus known to the profession, and
every arrangement which can produce
to the finest effect. This studio was
established many years ago, and its
portraits have acquired merited fame
for fidelity to the originals, delicacy of
shading, beauty of finish and truthful
ness of expressions which has resulted
in the building up of large trade.
Mr.. J. r. Mccarthy is a young gentle
man Of superior artistic ability, has
come among us as the worthy successor
of j. E. Hoskins, and is advantage
ously we'll supplied with all the latest
and most improved apparatus necessary
to do first class work, of which he is
capable of executing in manner
second to none in the city or state.
The operating room, is especially well
adapted for this work being light, and
cosy. The scenery contained here is
equal to that used in the best of photo
graphic galleries in the country and
the most pleasing effects are produced
in a manner gratifying to subject as
well as to NJ. Mccarthy, who at all
times will give this department his
personal attention.
Mr.. Mccarthy is young man being
but y years of age, and has resided at
Lansing, Ia, for number of years,
where he successfully conducted
gallery. Inc year previous 10 coming
to this city was spent at St. Paul, during
which time he fully improved his OPP
portunities studying on the latest fads
in his profession, and is therefor in
position to do the very best of work.
The reception room is handsomely
furnished and the specimens ca ex-
hibition both those of his predecessor
and Mr.. McGarrity's own execution are
beautiful and true to nature. 1t is
indeed evident that he is strictly speak
ing a first class artist with fine taste
and culture, and in coming in our
midst can not fail in making a success
of which he is worthy. His establish
ment is located on High street over
PrideauX's drug store.
Then 60 there all, the high. the low.
For what we have said Is truly so,
Your twins take too even though they squall,
And take your sons and daughters alln
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04

in paints and glass, while the younger
people find his store a pleasant retreat
at which to quaff the delicious soda
water from his elegant fountain. Mr.,
Frank II. Pittman is chief clerk and is
not only thorough druggist but is an
aifable an a pleasant gentleman who
has made hosts of friends during the
two years he has been in this store.
DR.. Pulford, byreason of his lodge con-
nections, has large list Of acquaint-
ances throughout the country and
among all he is admired and respected,
but in no greater degree than he is
by his own townsmen with whom
his life has been spent. In
Mineral Point DR.. Pulford enjoys his
esteem and respect to an abundant
drgTce Of all classes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04

most wonderful of all professions, the
printing business. He accordingly
apprenticed himself to the trade in the
office Of this paper IN 1860 and was en-
gagged as manipulation of the movable
alphabet when the war broke out,
young Minor dropped his printers
rule and went to be soldier, enlisting
August 16, 1862, in Co. b. 30th Wis
consin Infantry. The Both was as
signed to the army of the west under
Sherman, and to scouting duty on
the plains. Young Minors career as
a soldier ended after three years of
service, being mustered out at Madi-
son October 9Th, 1865. On returning
from the army to this city he engaged
in railroading for short while, when
he went back to his first love, the
printers case. Mr.. Minor continued to
work at his profession for several
years travelling in the meantime con-
siderably. In 1870 he purchased an
interest in The Darlington Republican,
but sold out shortly afterwards. He
continued to work at his trade and
contrary to printers general custom
saved money and built several fine
buildings in this city which be still
owns, one of them being the handsome
building adjoining the post-oflice.
Mr.. Minor is member of Geo. H..
Legate Post 1875, G.. A. r., of this city
and resides in a pleasant residence
on North street. He has fine family
of six children. Mr.. Minor is poss-
essed of good business qualifications
and is regarded as one of the solid
men Of the CITY,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04
r. DeLOS PnlfOrd.

The city Of Mineral Point is one
whose history is surrounded with in
tense interest. The early days Of
this city are replete with stirring
scenes and incidents which have left
their impression upon not only local
history, but the annals Of the state
and nation as well. There are still
those among us who came to Mineral
Point away back in the thirties and
forties, who shared the inconvenience
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04

has been conducted by Mr. Spratler as
sole proprietor. Politically Mr.. Sprat-
Ter is a democrat, and was for num-
Der Of years elected as alderman from
the first ward. He is prominent man
In secret society circles, being Patron
Of M. =. G. Of the Eastern Star, L. NJ.
NJ. Of the Blue Lodge and was also
High Priest Of Iowa Chapter No 6.
Mr.. Spratler's excellent personal quail
tiles have secured him many friends
throughout the entire city and county.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04
Hon. J. Montgomery Smith.

Hon. j. Montgomery Smith.
"a good name is more to be desired
than great riches" said the wise man Of
old. This is undoubtedly true-if a per
son can have but the one; and as usual
thing there are but few who are for
tunate enough to possess both at the
same time. That combination OF
modest unassuming manner with a
sympathetic thoughtfulness for the wei
fare of others, a broad liberal under
standing, together with a wise and
just management Of all the affairs OF
life never fails to confer upon their
happy possessor, that priceless treas
ure "a good name" There are good
many people who can retain this desir-
able mental balance under the ordi-
nary circumstances of life who, should
dame fortune, chance to smile upon
them too graciously would lose their
equilibrium, and at once become either
overbearingly, ogotistical and bombas-
tic, or assume patronzing superior
ity over their fellows that would soon
SAVIOR Of Goldfish aristocracy. There
are q few persons here and there, how
ever, who are 80 grounded In good
sense that neither money, nor the lux
ury or influence it can purchase, can
swerye them hairs breadth from the
straight line Of n self imposed duty,
that runs through the foundation walls
OF their character and Is woven in
every tissue of their firm mistaken
personality. Among the successful
men OF Iowa county should be classed
J. Montgomery Smith, who was born
Feb. 2G, 1884, at Big Springs, Pa, and
with his father, Gen. w. H. smith, re-
moved to Mineral Point in the spring
Of 1888, where he received common
school education, depending upon his
father FOR aid and instruction in his
chosen profession, the law. In 1882 he
made trip to California where he re-
manned for three years, but upon his re-
turn resumed his legal studies this time
Mt Madison, where he entered the Office
Of his father who Mt that time was
Attorney General, after which he
completed his studies in the Office of
Hon. j. II. Clary, when he was ad-
mitted to the bar. Mr. Smith is pc
liticaly democrat and has twice
been elected as District Attorney for
Iowa county and also ~ Mayor Of the
city Of Mineral Point. He Is at pres
ent In the enjoyment OF u large and
lucrative law practice. In July, 1888,
he was appointed one OF the Commiss-
toner's the other commissioners being
and Col. Il. B. Weaver, Of Arkansas to
negotiate with the Ute Indians for
such modification of their treaty and
other rights, and such exchange of
their reservation ~ might be deemed
desirable by said indians, and she Sec
rotary of the Interior, He was elected
chairman of said commissioners and
after about five months labor during
which timo he resided among the In
dams on the reservation in Colorado
succeeded in making n treaty by which
they exchanged their present reserva-
tion In southwest Colorado for new
reservation in Utah, every adult In
dian signing the treaty which Is now
before Congress to be ratified. He Is
gentleman who finds his greatest en-
joymont in his home, surrounded by
his family,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04
j. p. Frieden.

The corn crop this year gives prom
Use Of being one of the largest that has
been known in Iowa county for years,
but that crop of cornS which causes so
many to forget that they are members
in good standing in the Salvation
Army, and is the cause of language
that does not sound well in print,
gives promise of growing beautifully
less as the citizens Of this city and
surrounding county recognize the fact
that in order to do away with that
much and rightly despised Affections, a
soft or hard corn, they must use ex-
terminators, in the shape of properly
fitting shoes, which can be had in every
imaginable style, quality, size and
price at the store of the above named
gentleman. The proprietor relaxes
no efforts to keep the stock complete,
enabling his customers to secure every
possible size and style, made from the
very choicest materials, insuring per-
feet fit in any desired kind, at prices
that can not be duplicated in the city.
He carries in gents goods the very best
made, namely the Rockford Shoe Co. S
make, which for neatness, fit and quail
ity, can not be beaten in the county. In
ladies he handles the Ross, Lewis &
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04
Martin g. TOay.

This prosperous business concern
was founded in 1870, by Mr.. N. 7.
Martin, and its career has been one Of
exceptional prosperity and success.
The business was conducted by Mr..
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04

Martin himself, until 1877, when Mr..
Toay was associated with him, and a
magnificent two-story and basement
building was erected by them. The
capacity Of the stOre-room is 25X9O,
with large warehouse, 6OX30, which
Is used as carriage repository, and
for the display Of their agricultural ma
chinery. The store is fitted up in a
most thorough and complete manner.
The stock is large and comprehensive,
and includes u fun line Of general
hardware and house furnishing goods;
also well selected assortment of
cutlery. A large trade is done by this
firm, which is distributed throughout
the city and neighborhood. A very
high reputation attaches to this firm,
owing in large measure to the eX-
cellcnt and thoroughly reliable quail
ity of the goods handled, and also
to the honorable and upright methods
of business which charaCtcri2es the
dealings of this house, and they hold
an cnyable position in the estimation
Of all sections Of the community
They are highly esteemed by every
one, and regarded rs prosperous men
of business and estimable members
of the social circle. The stock is
complete, and comprises the finest
make of everything pertaining to their
line. Their leader in stoves is
the renowned "Garland" in both
cooking and heating in all of the diff
ferent sizes. They also carry number
of other we'll known makes. Here
also can be found everything needed
in the line Of culinary utensils and
kitchen specialties. A complete equip
mcnt for the kitchen tin ware,
granite ware, copper-ware, hardware,
wooden ware and iapanned ware. TO
these should be added n fine line of
cutlery, and wash-day accessories;
also everything needed in this line for
the construction of u house, can be
found here, rs we'll rs mechanics
tools, table and pocket knives, garden
hose, barrows, bird cages, lawn
mowers, relrigerators, oil and gasoline
stoves, etc, etc. There is turned out
all kinds of tin, copper and sheet.iron
ware, insuring II better quality of
goods than can be found in stores that
depend ON factory work for their
supplies, Tin roofing and all kinds of
outside tin-work are executed with
despatch They are also dealers in
agricultural machinery, being agents
for the Deering Harvesting Machine
Co, carrying their complete lines of
mowers, reapers, &c; also county
agents for the j, |. Case Threshers. In
carriages their leader is the celebrated
Henry buggy, made at Freeport, ILL.,
The long experience and established
reputation Of the proprietors are a
sufficient guarantee of satisfactory re.
suits to all patrons.
Mr.. Martin is numbered among
Mineral Points most prominent and
influential citizens, and has the esteem
and confidence of all, He was born
in this city, in 1913, on the 10th, OF
September. His early education was
acquired at the schools Of this city
with the exception of \ short time in
! Chicago. After finishing his studies
he was employed in the office of the
Secretary of State, at Madison, where
he remained for period of five years
/ Returning TO this city in 1870, hi
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-03-26
TALK OF THE GRADING SYSTEM.

At ajoint meeting of the senate and house
prison committees in St. Paul Monday even
ing prison matters in general were inform
ally discussed. In its report of the meeting
the Pioneer Press says: Chairman Nc
Grath is much impressed with suggestion
he has received to the effect that Warden
Garvin is anxious to be given permission to
grade the cOnvicts in the penitentiary in a
manner similar to the system in vogue and
which he introduced at the st. Cloud re-
formatory. Mr...McGrath is of the opinion
that if such plan could be carried out at
the penitentiary there is no necessity for
maintaining the St. Cloud reformatory. %
We were pleased to learn that Warden
Garvin is in favor of introducing the grad
ing system in this institution. When the
warden's attention was called to the matter
quoted. he said that it was true that he was
in favor OF the grading system, but that the
reporter had put the matter in a way which
was somewhat embarrassing to him, because
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-03-26

Blind Tom who has made the whele world
wonder at his magical performances on the
piano for the last quarter of a century. has
been retired and is now slowly dying of
consumption. 1t is said that Tom earned
over half million dollars in his day, and
he should now have $125, 600 dollars as his
share of the earnings. but the fact is, he
has only $4,000 to his account. He has not
spent his money, but others have taken ad-
vantage of his helpless condition and made
the money their own. The Bethunes who
have grown rich by the wonderful fellows
work have cast him:aside just as one would
an egg shell after the meat had been sucked
out. and if Tom lives six months longer he
will die in the poor shOuse and be buried in
POtter's field.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-03-26
TO THE PUBLIC.

THE PRISON MIRROR is a weekly paper pub
lished in the Minnesota state prison. All matter
published in its columns is contributed by the
inmates. except that properly credited. Its sup
pert must come from the outside as every inmate
is given a paper without cost. 1t is published in
the interest of the prison library and after paying
for the printing outfit, contributed $3.50 to the
library fund the first year. Its objects are to en-
courage individual intellectual effort, provide a
healthy journal for the inmates of this and other
prisons, and. above all, to acquaint the outside
world with the needs of the prison by rejecting
its inner life and thus aid the cause of moral ad-
vancement and prison reform.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-03-26

There are many kinds of men in the
world. but there are only few Bob Dunns.
His friendships are not of an ethereal nat
and when he expresses himself by speech
or by pen no doubt is left as to the mean.
ing. There is nothing doubtful about these
words of his: Success to the bright little
MIRROR. Palsied be the hand that would
strike it down." We will add that con-
tinuatiOn of life is assured under the pres
ent administration of the prison.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-03-26

The lion. walking by the sea shore, pro-
posed to the whale that they form an al
lance. offensive and defensive. for" said
he. II am the king of beasts, while you are
the king of the fish. We ought to be the
greatest of friends and WELD a mighty in
fuence in the world" The compact was
sealed. Next day the lion had an en-
counter with bull, and called upon the
whale to help him. The whale was per-
fectly willing to do so. but he had been
built for naval warfare only, so that tho
lion learned. as we may. that in choosing
our allies. we must look to their power as
we'll as their will to aid us.-The Summary.