Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-05-01
ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST.


tional Association at the famous sum
mer reSort-Lake Geneva, Wis, July
l, 2, ; and 4, 1891. 1t is the purpose
of this gathering to organize per
manent Association of the Teachers
of the Northwest.
We are in receipt of No s, Vol , OF
The Normal Exponent, published
monthly during the school year by the
Philadelphia society of the Norma
school, Platteyille, Wis. 1t is ably
edited, and the neat and attractive
manner in which it is printed reflects
great credit upon The Witness job and
publishing office from which it is
issued.
Burglars have been at work il
Shullsburg, The Local says: John
Riskens confectionery and fancy
grocery store has been burlariZed twice
within two weeks. The first time was
on Saturday night, April II, when s.
in cash and some tobacco was stolen
The success of the craftsmen was sc
gratifying on this occasion they tried
it again on the night of April Is, but
their reward was meager, dollar in
change was all the money they could
| find.
An excellent article from the pen Of
Prof. j. w. Livingston, appears in the
last number Of the Normal Exponent
published at Platteyille, The Exponent
says: "Mr. Livingston ranks as one of
the leading educators of our state and
the article is worthy of attention and
reflection"
A delightful entertainment was
given in the opera house on Tuesday
evening, under the auspices of the w.
r.. C. Mineral Points leading mu-
sicians took part and the large audi
dience were given rare musical and
literary treat. The talented elocu-
zionist Miss Jessie Osborne, of Chicago,
contributed greatly to interest and
pleasure of the occasion by the excel
lent manner in which she rendered
various selections.
Read Zimmer's new announcement.
He has fitted up his store in attractive
manner and carries fine stock of
cooks.
John Jeuck's brick and stone build
ing, which is being taken down TO
make room for fine brick veneered
structure, was erected by a Mr.. Craft,
short time prior to 1871. Frank
Dunn had a office on the first floor,
with his residence on the now vacant
lot adjoining on the east. The Moeller
brick building, on the west, was built
soon afterwards, and the figures
1871" are still to be seen on its
| front
A full attendance of the members
of the w. c. I. u. are requested, at
the next meeting, at the usuaI time
and place, to consider matters in con-
nection with the district convention,
to be held at Dodgeville, May 9th and
| 9Th.
Attorney J. T. Grace is preparing
| to build commodious residence on
the lot which he recently purchased
! from the Cothren estate. 1t adioins
the old Cothren home and is very
pleasantly located.
James J. Collins will this week move
his family and household effects into
the fine residence which he recently
purchased from W. II. Bennett. The
place is nicely situated and the family
will have pleasant home.
s. c. Ross has decided to erect, this
season, a large residence on the site
where the old Ross home now stands.
Architect Charles is preparing the
plans, and we understand the building
is to be one of the largest and finest
in this section of the state.
Read \. G. DelIer's new advertise
ment, and profit thereby. He can fiji
YOU out with a new spring and sum
mer suit SO that you will hardly know
yourself.
Attention is called to the large ad-
vertisement of Adam Dresser, draper
and tailor Mr.. Dresser is a progress
i've workman, who closely studies hi
business, and makes perfection hi
aim. He keeps a sharp look out TO
points of excellence in making gen
tlemen's perfect fitting garments.
If The Democrat is not booming
Mineral Point this year so much a
formerly, it is because there is less neet
of it. The old town is booming itself
The large number of buildings goin!
up III Mineral Point this spring make
lively times for masons, carpenters
teamsters and others.
p. NJ. church services: Rev. S. +
Chubb viii preach both morning an
evening. Services, 1880 and zoo
Morning subject, All for Love. Even
ing subject, Left Alone to Perish i
Mid Ocean, and Could not Pray.
!, At last the grip" laid hold of tn
r the pastor of the P. NJ. church, an
g gave him quite hug. So much s
, that all he could do last sabbath wa
o to preach a short sermon at nigh
). Mr.. p Allen, Jr., took the rest of th
work all day. Mr.. Chubb is now Q
the street again, but shows signs {
the trouble he has gone through.
The milkmen of Platteville are eI
gagged in ruinous competition, and a.
o selling milk at two cents per quart.
Mr.. Tower. the wood pulp and papt
manufacturer, on Wednesday afternoC
made further tests of the supply
water to be obtained on land opposi
the zinc works, and is satisfied wit
. Mineral Paint 7 5r4s
Fiber company has been formed, ar
articles of incorporation fled aceordiI
to law. and the work of eonstructiI
the mills will doubtless begin at {
a. early day. Mr.. Tower who is an e
: pert in his business has great faith
the enterprise and is giving his emit
time and attention to pushing forwa
"a all necessary work in connection wi
its establishment