Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18

DROP penny IN the slot and hear
the chimes ring at the Economy.
ANOTHER and more determined |
effort to have electric lights in Min
era Point is on tap. Our people |
are restless with a determination to
boom.
The ladies of the w. K. c. pro-
mise the citizens of Mineral Point
one Of the most pleasing programs
ever presented to the people of Iowa
county.
AS rule our citizens do well in
the way of clearing up their yards
and surrounding alleys in spring
time, but it seems all right to remind
you that the good work should go on.
RICHARD WILLIAMS has been APP
pointed by the new council to
superintend the labor on streets and
sidewalks the coming year, and John
Commins will officiate as City Clerk.
Mrs. John GREEN who was
stricken with paralysis the first of
the week died early Thursday even
ing, at her home in the south part
of the city. she was advanced in
years.
Hon. GEo. G. Cox has returned
from his official duties at Wash
ington. We are sorry to hear that
he has been laid up with the grip
since his return, but he is now able
to be around again, which is graft
flying to his many friends.
A PHoNoGRAPn, in operation at
the Post Office, renders vocal and
instrumental music, including
piece by Gilmore's band, and song
by Prof. Osborne, so perfect that
one lmaglnes the performer present
in person. Hear it today.
Our city has been represented at
the state capital by Messrs George
Jeuck and Chas. Gilman. After
oiling the rafting Legislative ma.
chine, whereby it may run smoother,
they returned home much pleased
with the kindreception theyreceived.
At the z. M. church tomorrow
Rev. S. r. Chubb will preach at
both services. Morning subie ect:
"David and and Goliath, or the
power of faith" Evening subj ect:
"The earthquake and the heartqu axe
at fhillipi." A reception into the
church will be held at the close of
the sermon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Wasley, and
Uly, Annie and Martie, Of Dixon,
H., William Harvey, and Sam and
Clara NeCollins, Of Hazel Green,
Wis, w. G. Harris, of Plankin ton, +,
Oak, Rev T. NJ. Harris, of Mazon,
H., and Elmer Harris, of Jonesdale,
attended the funeral of Mrs. John
H. Harris on Tuesday last.
WHILE adjusting type in these
columns for the press, we learned
of the death of Michael Crawford,
father of the editors of the Demo
crat, at his home in this city. He
had been in failing health for some
months, and death, while unwel-
come, did not come without warn
ing. We hope to give more partic-
ulars next week.
TEE TRIBUNE's faith in the estab-
fishing Of pulp and paper mill in
Mineral Point has been strong all
along, but late Developments are
more encouraging than ever. A
second visit here was made this
week by Mr.. Tower, of Delaware.
His purpose is to carry forward the
enterprise, and our people being SO
strongly in favor of it and SO ready
to aid with the necessary capital,
the factory seems a certainty now
beyond doubt.
The talk of a new Primitive
NJ ethodisJ church in this city seems
to be reaching point Of action. II
Is understood that at meeting Of
the officials of the society, soon to
be held, the matter will be brought
up for consideration. From what
can be learned no opposition i like,