Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-08-01
MINERAL POINT. WISCONSIN

tween young men representing the
north and south sides of High
street, was interrupted by rain be.
fore the fifth inning was played
out, the score standing 10 to 20 in
favor of the south side. Poor
coaching ald lack of familiarity with
the game are causes attributed to
the large score. There is blood in
the eyes Of both mines now and
money has commenced to show
signs of taking.
SUDDEN DEATH. Mr.. Samuel
Bottoms, who has resided for many
years on farm about four miles
southwest of this city, went out
"Wednesday morning TO water stock,
and being gone longer than his
forks thought necessary they went
to look for him and found him lying
on the ground dead. Heart disease
is the supposed agency. He was
about rs years of age
CUPID's CAPRIcE,-On the eve
ming of the goth of August, Mr..
VIM. +. Prideaux and Miss Edith
A Hankins were united in the bonds
of holy wedlook by the Rev. J. IL.
McManus. These young people are
well known in Mineral Point, where
they were raised, and their large
circle of friends join with the TRI-
BUNE in extending hearty congratu.
latlon and the hope that they may
realize happy, prosperous life.
THERE has been received at this
office the program for the fifth an
nual Sunday-school institute, at
Tower Hill, situated three miles
south of Spring Green. Its aim is
the advancement of the church, the
Sunday-school and unity. The insti-
tute will be held from August to
IS inclusive. Some Of the ablest
men of the day have been secured
as lecturers. All communication
concerning accommodation and
transportation from Spring Green
should 6s addressed to Jenkin
Lloyd Jones, Hi llside, Wis.
The Demorest Medal contest TO
take place next Wednesday eve.
will consist of temperance selec-
tions recited by eight young persons
between the ages of twelve and
twenty.one. THREE disinterested
persons Of mature intelligence will
be chosen TO act as judges, for
whom suitable blanks will be fur
nished. The recitations will be
marked on scale of 10, on five
points; voice, articulation, gesture,
memory, and general effect. The
one receiving the highest number
Of marks will receive silver medal,
in a satin lined case
VIM. Ii Thomas, a farmer living
in the southern limits Of this city,
was attacked at his farm, last Sun
day evening, by vicious Holstien
bull and quite badly hurt, but had
no bones broken. The animal tossed
him about twenty feet in the air the
first round, and then renewed the
attack and caught him on the breast
between the horns, throwing him
down and trampling on him until
he succeeded in escaping from his
fury. He will soon recover from
the injury, but it was a narrow
escape.-U Chronicle.
As Nicholas Rock and family, of
Kendall township, were coming to
this city last Sunday morning, and
when near the John J. Ross place,
the horses made a sudden jerk,
throwing out backwards Mrs. Rock
and daughter who occupied the
hind seat. Mrs. K. was rendered
senseless from the fall, and besides
sustained some bruises, but no ser
ious results are anticipated. The
daughter escaped injury. Mrs.
Rock was taken IN her unconscious
condition to the house Of Mrs. John
J. Ross, where she soon recovered
under the hospitality and good
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