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

western Wisconsin, and in such wide
scope of farming country the sale and
use of improved farming implements
necessarily played an important part.
Wide as was his territory, and brisk as
was the competition in his line, it is
well known that his sales of the Nc
Cormck steadily increased in volume,
due, in n combined sense, to the eX-
cellenCe of the goods and the enter
prise and hustling abilities of our
popular first ward statesman.
Mr. We'll was born in the city of st.
Louis on Dec. 10, 1855. When four
years old his parents removed to Du-
buque where they lived for ten years.
Mr. We'll was a close student at the
public schools of that city, and to
them he is indebted for his education.
After leaving the public schools he
took full course mt a leading COM
mercial college. In 1879 Mr.. We'll
removed to Mineral Point, where for
four years he was connected with the
Singer Manufacturing Co., leaving that
company to accept position with the
MCCORMICK.
lie has just resigned his position
with the Mccormick company to accept
the general management of the Min
eral Point Electric Light plant. in
which business he will no doubt be rs
successful rs he has uniformity been
heretofore.
Mr.. We'll has just completed hand
some residence on the west side, which
is among the finest in the city, and is
now comfortably installed in his new
home.
Mr. We'll is a democrat in politics
but not wild partisan. He is al en-
thusiastic lodge man, and is an active
member of the Masonic fraternity, the
Knights of Pythias, and the Legion of
Honor, of this city, and of the order
of Iron Hall, and the United States
Benevolent Fraternity, of Milwaukee;
in all of these he is popular member.
! In Mineral Point Mr.. We'll is re-
garded rs a thorough business man
and upright citizen and highly es-
teemed, not only for his business
qualities, but for his qualities as a
man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04

years, after which he departed for
Rockford, Illinois, where he remained
for quite u while in the employ of the
Rockford Shoe Company. During his
stay in that busting city he acquired
the broad views and ideas of improve
ment and advancement SO prevalent in
that wondrously busy city. On return
ing to Mineral Point, July z, 1881,
Mr.. Penhallegon bought an interest in
the shoe business of j. Il j. Penhalle-
gon, changing the firm name to Pen
hnllegon X Son. In September of ~
he purchased his fathers interest in the
business and carried on the business
in his own name until August, 80,
when he associated with him his
brother Fred, rs partner, since which
the firm has been known as W. j.
Penhallegon Il Brother This firm
occupy II handsome stone building on
High street opposite the city hall
building, Their store room is an
ample one, being 2OX7O feet in di.
mansions, 1t is handsomely fitted up
and is nicely lighted and is filled from
front to rear with the biggest and
finest stock of boots and shoes to be
found in this section. This store is a
fine one and would be credit TO cities
of ten times the size of Mineral Point.
Mr. penhallegon was elected u men,
Der Of the common council of the
city in 1856 and served a period OF
three years. In April of the present
wear ne was elected to the Office of
MAYOR of Mineral Point and has given
the city n clean and progressive ad-
ministration,
The lighting Of the city by elec-
tricitv. now an assured fact in the very
near future marks an era in the adj
ministration of Mayor Penhallegon,
Mayor Penhallegon is stakeholder in
the new wooden mill and is influential
in its directory, He is democrat in
politics, and though an ardent be-
lever in the principles of Jefferson, is
not a blind partisan, but has such a
pleasant, genial way of expressing
himself that his political views in nc
wise Interfere with his business as he
numbers as his warmeSt friends hun
dreds who oppose him politically
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04
GOrgen a pittz.

The above named firm was estab-
lished four years ago, and from the
very first have been the recipients of a
fine trade which is constantly growing.
Gorgen n Pitts occupy a large and
COmmodiOus store on the north side of
High street, in the business center of
the city, and are quoted among the
leading grocers of Mineral Point
They have one of the largest and best
stocks of fine fresh groceries to be
found anywhere. The store room
which is 25X76 feet in size is filed to
repletion, their shelves and bins being
crowded with splendid assortment.
In connection with the grocery trade
they are also heavy dealers in farm
produce. This firm also handle crock
cry and glassware, and have a large
and complete selection of fine goods.
Two years ago this firm, to ac-
commodate their many customers,
opened a handsome, well equipped
meat market, associating with them in
the business Mr. Frank EnZenrotb.
The meat market has been amply salts
factory, as they have done even better
than they had anticipated. They sell
nothing but fine stock and the trade
that has been bestowed them has
been justly earned. Mr.. John Cor
gen, one of the firm, is a pleasant
gentleman; born in Germany, but
came to Mineral Point when an in
FAINT. His earliest recollections have
been of this city in which he has spent
his entire life. Mr.. Gorgen is 43 years
of age, and had been engaged in farm
ing in this vicinity till he was "a
years of age, when he relinquished it
to accept a position as clerk in dry
goods and grocery house of this city.
He remained clerking until 1887, when
he opened the present business. Mr..
Gorgen is a member of the city coun-
Gil, having been elected to represent
the second ward at the spring election
of so for term of three years. Mr..
Gorgen is good business man and is
highly respected.
Mr.. John b. Pitt, member of the
firm, is young man, having been
born in Mineral Point September the
10th, 1860. Mr.. Pittz is indebted to
our present excellent system of public
education for his schooling. Mr..
Pittz spent his early days on the farm
of his father at this place, sharing the
joys and sorrows that go to fill up the
average farmer boys life. Mr.. Pitt
left the paternal home at the age Of
25, and spent one year as clerk for his
uncle, William Pittz, a leading mer-
chant of La Sale. On returning to
this city he embarked in the grocery
business with Mr.. Gorgen. Mr.. Pittz
IS 2 good business man and has many
friends in this city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04
W. j. lIOskcll.

The citizens of Mineral Point can
without doubt lay claim to their
surrounding country producing the
best stock of any place in the state,
with It's large meadows, sloping hills,
and an abundance of water, on which
the cattle can fatten. Is It any Won
der that the stock il the best kept,
and that its citizens tables are supplied
with the finest meats in the market.
No distillery fed stock here dis.
eased cattle shipped thousands of miles
before they reach the market; but on
the contrary the animals are selected
from the herds that feed upon the
tender grasses and fine grains sur
rounding this city-chief among the
grasses being the famous blue grass,
which is indigenous to the soil of
southwcsternW isconsin, whore II grows
with great luxuriance rendering their
flesh tender, juicy and nutritious, and
IL is such meat that will be found sold
over the counter Of Mr.. w, j. Hosken,
who does an extensive business,
Strengthening several beoves every other
day. Mr.. Hosken was born in Corn
wall England, in 1866, on the 22d day
Of July. He was however raised in
this county, having come to this coun-
try when baby in arms. His early
education was acquired Mt that most
blessed OF all public institutions, the
public school without which so many
would grow up in ignorance. Being
u young man of very industrious in
clination he applied himself judiciously
to his studies thereby titting himself
for the stern battle of life. After
finishing at the public school he en-
tered the employ of Brewer Il Pen
hallegon, with whom he remained seven
years, and proved himself II capable
and faithful clerk to the satisfaction
of his employers, and being of say
ing disposition he soon acquired
enough of that which we all struggle
for, to embark in business for himself,
and with Mr.. Grange opened meat
market some three years ago, and
since the death Of his partner he has
conducted the business himself, and
by his fair and honorable dealing has
built himself most satisfactory trade.
He is u young man of excellent habits
and is every way hustler and one OF
the youngest business men in the city,
and is rapidly coming to the front in
! lirst-class style.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04

Among those who came to Mineral
Point from other cities to engage in
business there are none who stands
higher in the estimation of the people
than does Mr. G. Hornung, the pro.
pretor of the City Bakery and Restau-
rant. Mr.. Honung's place is centrally
located on High street in the business
center of the city. II Is handsome
well stocked store and Is headquarters
for fancy groceries, fruit, candies, toys
and fancy goods. Mr.. Hornung keeps
u splendid stock and rs he is in the
possession of u fine trade his goods are
not allowed to get old on his shelves.
Everything is new, clean and neat In
the rear of his store he conducts u
specially well appointed restaurant
where he serves up the most palatable
meals TO his many patrons. Our farmer
friends while in the city always call on
their friend Hornung sure of obtain
ing fine meal at reasonable rates
In connection with his restaurant Mr.
Hornung runs an ice cream depart
ment which is very popular with all
classes rs he has the reputation of
serving the most delicious creams and
ices to be found in the city MIR. Hor-
nung is practical baker and the
products of his oven rank rs the very
best. lie makes n speciality of fine
breads and cakes fresh daily.
Mr.. llornung was born at Galena,
H., Sept. 10, 1858, and attended the
schools of that place. His first oc-
cupatien was that of messenger boy in
the Western Union Telegraph Co,
office ut Galena. He learned the bakers
trade in that city working there n
period of eight years under George
Caille. From Galena Mr.. Hornung
went to Darlington working there three
years with Mr.. Harvey, leaving there
in the fall of 10 he removed to Mineral
Point and bought the City bakery and
restaurant, which from the first has
been decided success. MIR. Hornung
was married in May, 1880, TO Miss
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04
Miss NJ. Y. LIcnnllnn.

There Is n certain picturesqueness
about the fashionably- dressed girl
these days that is decidedly gratifying
to the artistic eye-custom is great
modilier, and what might have seemed
little loud year ago, Is now consid-
cred sen regale." Never before has the
study Of dress in millinery goods been
carried to such Il degree Of elegance
and refinement and never has there
been such variety OF color, forms,
ornaments and combinations. There
Is no excuse for being unbecomingly
dressed, rs there are shapes for long
faces and for short faces for fat faces
and for thin faces. All the colors OF
the rainbow are offered her and If she
fails to appropriate those best suited
TO her style, she must stand aside,
while other women with not half her
beauty and grace, but with the knack
Of artistic dressing, quite eclipse her.
A well known establishment is that Of
Miss NJ. V. l.enahan who by seven
years experience in catering to the
tastes Of the ladies Of this vicinity has
identified herself rs the leading milf
ner Of the city. She Is native Of the
city and has large personal acQuain-
lance with It's citizens. During the
busy season she has competent trim
mcr from Chicago and by frequent
trips to the metropolis Is enabled to
supply her large trade with the latest
fashions. An extensive and magnin-
cent ASSORTMENT is constantly displayed
including the latest styles and newest
designs in fashionable feminine head
wear, every department being replete
with exquisite novelties in metropo-
Titan millinery. The stock embraces
bonnets and hats, both trimmed and
untrimmed in dainty shapes and pat
terms in all sizes; and In short every
thing that Is found in u first class
millinery establishment, while the
prices quoted are MS low, If not lower
than those prevailing in the metropo-
lis. Miss lenahan is thoroughly con
versant with the trade and is widely
esteemed for her genial business and
soCldi tlaloa' anu III p'il'ouy hLlcu w
maintain the standard Of success of
her prosperous business; and the
promptness with which all orders are
attended to really leaves nothing to be
wished for The personal scrutiny
and supervision Of the proprietor is
bestowed upon every detail of her
business and the large patronage and
cordial appreciation which Miss Leu
ahan has received has been concent-
iously worked for and richly morited.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04
THE WOODEN MILLS.
A New and Extensive Plant Equipped
with Modern and Improved
Machinery.
Large Product Of Excellent Flanncls,
Blankets, Yarns, etc.
MINERAL POINT WOODEN MILLS,

MlNENHL FUN ! WOOLIN W'IIo'
One Of the leading institutions of
this city, one that is carrying the fame
and good name Of Mineral Point to
remote sections, Is the big woelen
mills Of which our city is so justly
proud. Mineral Point people can well
indulge in feelings Of pride over
their big mill, rs 1t stands to-day one
of the best equipped mills Of It's size
in the entire country. The buildings
of the mill are located on the g., M.
& St. +. Ry., near the depot, are four
stories in height, and are covered,
both roof and sides, with corrugated
sheet iron, making not only very
handsome and substantial building
but one from which danger from fire
is reduced to the minimum.
The mill proper Is n four story
building, 48x9O feet in dimensions,
while the dye house and machine shops
find room in three story building
2lx4O feet In dimensions. The boiler
house Is a building 30x44 feet in di-
mansions.
This company was organized in
May, 1890, and commenced operations
March /, 1891 The company has II
capital stock of $4,000, in shares Of
500 each. The company's officers con
sist Of the following list Of repre-
sentative names Of leading business
men of Mineral Point: Charles GIL
mann, president; +. f. Hanscom, sec
Rotary and treasurer; directors, Charles
Gilman, John II. Vivian, Joseph Il.
IaMalle, N. TreweGk and Il. j. Pen
hallegon, Jr.
The mill is supplied with all the
latest improved machinery, and Is
running TO It's full capacity daily.
The mill contains two sets Of cards,
two Jacks and ten looms. 1t Is known
among wooden mill mon rs two set
mill.
The capacity Of the mill Is 500
turning out that number Of yards
each day OF ms good ilanncls M any
other mill In the United States work
ing on the same grade Of goods, which
product finds re'dy customers In
Marshall Field and G, V. Farwell, of
Chicago. The mill gives employment
ut present TO &c hands, many Of whom
are girls. This mill is u joint stock
concern, and illustrates the kind of
people we have in this city when 1t Is
known that all its stock was quickly
taken in Mineral Point. The plant
formerly was located ut Jackson, this
state, and was purchased and removed
here ~ stated In 1890. John Stickler
is the able superintendent now in
charge, and 1t is due to his thorough
knowledge OF the business that has
come TO this institution. Mr., Sticleler
was superintendent of the mill ut
Jackson, and was induced to come
here when tho machinery was removed
TO our city. The establishment of the
Mineral Point wooden mills has added
much to our town, and their successful
career, due largely to wise and ju-
dicious management, have proven u
lucrative source Of income to the pro
grossive people who were instru
mental in bring them here, and who
showed their faith in the enterprise
by subscribing for the stock. The
success which has come to this enter
prise will come to others IL our cit
liens only take hold with the same
spirit they did in this instance,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
Some Of the Men who Conduct the
Business Of the City.
Our Present Progressive Mayor and
Members Of his Able Council.

The city Of Mineral Point has been
invariably blest in the past with local
lawgivers who have proven to be not
only conscientious ones, but ones who
have had Che good Of the city at heart
and have laborcd earnestly to advance
its interests, Among all the names
that have graced the list Of Mayors of
this city there are none who have given
the city more clearly or progressive
administration than the pr sent incum-
bent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04

The present council of Mineral
Point is a business mems council and
is run on business principles. All Of
the members of this body are gentle
men who have made success of their
own business ventures and are amply
competent to look after the city's in
terests. Very prominent among our
local law giyers, is II. S. We'll, Esq,
member from the First ward, having
been elected at the recent spring cleo
ton in April for term of three
years. Mr.. We'll is prominent and
active business man, and was for sever
al years district travelling agent for the
celebrated Mccormick harvesting ma
chinery. His territory covered all south
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04

The present popular mayor Of the
city Of Mineral Point is w. J. Pen
hallegon, Esq, the leading boot and
shoe merchant Of this city. Mayor
PenhaIlegan is u native to the manor
born, having first seen the light at this
place on March the 18th, 1857, and is
consequently in the very yigor of
young manhood. Mr.. Penhallegon's
boyhood days were passed here during
which he enjoyed the advantages of
our splendid public schools until he
reached the age of sixteen years, when
he decided to master trade, which he
did after an apprenticeship of three
years in the shop of his father, j.
Penhallegon. After learning the shoe
trade he remained with the firm Of j.
Il j. Penhallegon for period Of five
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-03-04
Races That Rub Noses.

1t is not 80 much "nose-rubbing'
on the part of many of the tribes
OF the Dark Continent and of the
islanders of New Zealand, Roto.
una, Tahiti, Tonga. Hawaii and
other groups as it is plain case Of
mutual smelling.
1t is true that the travellers gen.
orally call it rubbing, but tho mo-
ton and pressure are sometimes no
greater than that of the muzzles of
two dogs making or cementing
acquaintance. The pressure and
rub are secondary and emphatic.
The juncture only means the COM
pliment: "You smell very goodl"
This does away with the notion
that the f1at-nosed races have be-
come hat-nosed by reason of their
method of salutations. = Popular
Science Monthly.
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LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
The Shipping Bills.

No further action has been taken
in Congress upon the Shipping
bills. The measure has passed the
Senate, but in the House the Demo.
Gratis have stood in the way of the
progress of the bill, and they fight
it bitterly whenever an opportunity
presents. However, there Is every
reason to believe that there will be
some legislation providing for
postal subsidies at least for the
Australian and Hawaiian service.
San Francisco News.
The British ship Earl of Zetland
arrived from Java with sugar for
Spreckels Il Bros. The Earl was
the second of the Java sugar feet
supposed to have been lost on the
passage over, and her arrival was
an agreeable surprise to the insur-
ance men, who have been selling
out for rs per cent. for several
weeks.
A lot of reformers have got up
petition to have Congress forbid
any Importation of opium. The
petition is getting numerous signers
but will not do much good.
William Carouthers, young
man from Napa, has undertaken to
wheel wheelbarrow to New York
in four months.
The Harbor Commissioners have
adopted plans for q water front belt
road and union depot at the front
of Market street.
John McComb has resigned as
Warden of San Quentin Peniten-
tiary, after one of the longest and
most bitter political fights eyer
known in the State.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-07-17
CoNFECTTOSFRS.

ICE CREAM. CONFECTIONERY. FTC-
Il Henry's Ice cream, ali fAyoTs, ALWAYS on hand
delivered promptly "a all parts Of the citv Metro
FetiAn ericSs al hAyors one quart so cents three
psnts 30 cents, TWO quarts 81, or 81 per gallon
nome made candies, made fresh daily; largest as
soFtmenf in the city al Henry's, SIT Third street
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Personal.

vTANTED-To MEET A WIDOW LADY BE-
w tween 80 and IS years; must be free from
bonds having no children, possessing charming
aud lovely disposition DESTROYS of change by
a widower, a business man in town near by;
small family all adults; no daughters if the right
party comes twill be well. Address Companion,
Post-Intelligencer.
ECONOMICAL MEN-SAvE SO on YOUR
Ia next suit by sending for IL cloth samples,
fashion plate and measurements blank free; post
age o cents Ed L. Eunt1ey q Co.. wholesale gem
teel tsilors 1874 Madison street. Chicago. When
ordering samples please mention Post-Intelli-
gencer.
mr. LAMoREUX, OF NEW YORK. CHIROP-
IL odist-Troubes of the feet skiilfully treated
without pain: corns extracted, DOC. Room IL
Scheuerman block.
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n T.. BoGARDUS OFFICIAL ASSAYFR FOL,
~. Chamber OF Commerce; mines examined. as
saving and chemical WORK OF ALI kinds aone
Rooms AZ. as and az sullivan building Front ne
tween Cherry and Columbia ~
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MARRIED..

THIs-ERICKSOg- On the evening OF
July rs, 1891. at the First Presbyterian church
In this city, by Rev George +. Whifwortn, d. D.,
Mr Nsct1olas john stamafiethis to Miss Jennie
W. Ersck son. both Of this city.
AYDOy-wETTZEI-At the residence OF the
officfafing clergyman. in this city. thursday,
July 49, 1891, by Rev. George r. Wbltworth, ID.
d.. Mr. Richard Hayden, Of Palmer, 10 Miss
Beckie d Wetzei. of0rsillia, both OF King county.
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

L'oR REST-THE LONDON HOUSE con
Il ner West and Pike streets; IS cn1nn,otii,t's
rooms; al very moderate rental. INQUIRE AZ room
smith hiccS corner second and James streets
EoR RENT-LODGING-H HOUSES AIoNzo
Han. Olympic block
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COLLECTION AGENCY.

EIFIELD COLLECTION AGENCY - PRTN
cipal offices at chicago, Minneapolis and seat
Tie. Collectlons aud legal business attended 10 In
an psIts 81 me nited states Collection Of rents
and non-residents sixteen wears exoerience
Highest references. George W FneId manager
SSeatlle once, rooms and Rengstorff building
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LOST.

/ osT-SlIEPHERD Dog; NAME ..IACkr.
Il lower ieft tush broken OF also extreme lin Of
TAI broken has duh gray strip Of hair extending
from hoSe up between eyes ANY one returning
Seattle. viii Re suitably rewarded