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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-10-17
Running u Great Risk.

Della-You don't mean to say that you
have Tilted that fellow who was on the
beach with you last night
Dorothy-Yes, found out that he didn't
have a cent.
Della--But he was better than nothingl-
Vogue
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-10-17

Mr.. Wifins (who detests society)-fou
didn't care anything for company when
was counting you.
Mrs. Wifins (who likes societyl-fou
were company then.-New York weekly
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25
JOHN II. VIVIAN,
Prcs't First National Bank

On motion of Mr. Carter the bid was
accepted, and the First National Bank
of Mineral Point designated rs the
county depository on complying with
the requirements of the law.
On motion the treasurer was author
lied to retain $1,000 Of the county
funds in the treasury
Mr. Rewey offered the following reso-
luton and moved its adoption
Resoiccd That the board accept the
invitation Of the superintendent of the
insane asylum to visit the asylum on
Thursday next, TO leave here at 8 o'clock
a. m, and that the sheriff be instructed
to furnish TRANSFORMATION.
Resolution adopted.
Mr. Campbell moved to proceed to
the election of trustee for the insane
asylum, which motion was seconded by
Mr. Jones.
Mr.. Taylor moved that the board adj
iOurn, which motion prevailed.
SECOND DAYS SESSION.
WEDNESDAY, Nov, 10.
ga m. Board called to order by the
chairman. Roll called, members all
present. Minutes Of last meeting read
and approved.
The motion of A. Campbell in refer
ence to electing trustees of the insane
asylum, which was made at last even
iug's session, was then taken up, and
by permission Mr. Campbell withdrew
the motion.
The clerk presented the schedule of
claims. and on motion of Mr. Carter,
bin No -, in favor of 5. W. Reese, for
refund of taxes. was referred to the
committee ON Tax Claims
The following report of the super
intendeuts of the poor and trustees of
the insane asylum was read. and on
motion was referred to a special COM
mittee consisting of Messrs. Carter,
Taylor and Frost
IT. the Honorable Board Of Supervisor, % Iowa
county, Wis.
GRNrIEuE> We, the undersigned Superin-
teudcuts of the Poor of Iowa county. herewith
present orr annual report for the year ending
October 5lSt 1873.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25

Mineral Point -. .-..... .... .-... y,
Pulaski ..- .. ......... 4.... ... ...... s.
City Of Mineral Point. ............ ...... 81
an Of which is respectfully submitted
NLLIAH II. CURRY,
County Treasurer.
The report Of the Soldiers Relief
Commission was read as follows:
To the Board OF Supervisors Of Iowa county.
The commissioners Of the soldiers Relief
Fund Of Iowa county, Wisconsin, respectfully
submit the following as their annual report for
the year 1898
Relief has been given during tho past year 10
twenty-thrce (23l persons, being veterans
soldiers, soldiers widow s. soldiers orphans and
mothers of deceased soldiers. all OF whom are
dependent and needy, The relief thus given aE-
gregatcs the sum of sixteen hundred siXty-siZ
dollars.
Year by year the beuedciarios become more
lutirm and less able 20 earn anything to help
supply the uccessarics Of life, ard we are thus
compelled to give them all aid ior the whole
year.
Our bi-monthly reports containing names Of
persons granted relief and the amounts allowed
each, are ON tile IN the county clerk Office,
The per diem and expenses of the commits
sioucr5 are as follows:
Calvort spenslcy, president, 8 days ass 90
NJ. expenses ..,.i.. ...., :, v
expenses ... ... ..-...- 90
Richard Carter secretary, days S.. II %
expenses, &c ......-. ..--. - G1
REcAPITULATIoN.
Balance ON hand Nov. 49, 1892 ...... as 3i6 43
Aid voted BOO lHJ2.... ....- .... 1852 90
Total. ........... ......... ..... 49,. 5000 d
Paid ont during the year........ ...... 1885 c0
Balance on hand .--. ..-...... .-,,.. 3ia "
Leaving 90 our credit about enough funds To-
last until the taxes como I'M.
Weucommeud that the same rate OF tax Doe
Is % Oh
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25
County Superintendent.
Dated at DodEeville, Wis, Nov. 10, 1898.

On motion of Mr.. Taylor the report
was adopted and ordered published.
A bid for the deposit Of county funds
was read as follows
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25

Total net profits 10 county for 1898 1862 40
Balance ON hand 90 the credit of the
Asylum fund in the County Treasury,
Oct. 3lst. a. ID. 1893, the sum of IS Zabb on
Permanent improvements consist of the fol-
lowing: A severe storm in the early part OF the
season blew down the windmill and II became
necessary to repair the same and we found II
was So demolished that 1t would be quite OK
pensive to repair, and the capacity was not sut-
fciont To supply water enough for general use,
allowing no supply for fire protection. We
larger scale. We then notified different Wluu-
mill companies and ON March 18TH 1885 we re-
ceived sealed bids for the Job. Fairbanks,
Morse q Go. being the lowest bidders, We let
them tile contract TO erect new windmill and
tank tine system TO consist of one lbXlb feet
inch wooden tank elevated on TIMBER TRUSTEES
l0xl0 and Sky .oyl ieet hlsh rom loP ~ Ioul-
datiOu walls to tank bottom capacity of tank,
672 barrels and one 1+foot Eclipse self-regulat-
ing windmill on siEty-hye lb9i tect WOOD tower,
connected to pumps 53' feet A-lueh pam DIS
charge pine and all necessary fittings, and two
4-iuch fire hydrauts for the sum of 81 500. We
paid sos for extra PHI to bring ire hydrants
closer to the buildings, and the Job Is completed
with entire satisfaction
Supt. and Mrs +. j. Perkins, Matron, and
their corps OF hired help, that we have found
the asylum and farm managed to our entire
satisfaction and everything running smooth
and the patients well fed and clothed, and as
well couteuted as their condition would permit,
and endorse their system Of management.
Find returned herewith the books and item
The report Of thc E. j. Perkins supcrintend-
emf, is hurHto attached and also the doctors
report
An of which is respectfully submitted.
SAM'L SwINBHARr,
JOsEPHUs BAILEY,
OLE STEESsLAND,
Trustees.
To the superiutondents Of the Poor Of Iowa
49, Ibave the pleasure Of present.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25
ONEE 10 IHE IRJSIEEo,
.c- d from Rrewor & PenhalelEnn for

lCp,,--...... - ~
Rec from r. Jewell for sale of ice. %
NJ. Rohowets Tor sale OF ice 10
OF ice. -. ................-...'.. @U
Reed from Edmand Association fursale
Of ice ................. ................ $50
Reed from NJ. J. Doyle for sale of ice,. - %
' Ben Anderson " 90
9" John Hean " 81 bhls 80
Reed from T. Allen, Jr., guardian pf +.
Ing bin NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. lx 70
spensley, for support Of s Cocker. q 90
clothing Bill 49, ~ 1,7 %
turned over to the trustees. -. 72l a
Total earnings OF asylum for 1898 Sl5lO5 %
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25

To the Superintendent of the Poor Of Iowa
county Wis:
GENTlEVEN: I have the pleasure of present
ing herewith for your consideration my annual
report ur the poor house and farm for the year
ending September 3lth, s. j.. l,45
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25
lTEMIzED MIscELLANEors.

Chicago & y. W. K. r. Co. for froight...S 90 81
Mineral Point Tribune. ............ ... r.
NJ ISIS Rose Berg. for sewing. 81. 49,. .
PeuEsly Bros, Tor conveying Insane. 80
!. Ii Vivian for garden seed, etc. l3 20
John, Williams for feed. BE-. .... A. 30
jos. tutlCr, Tor cement ....,.. -
Elliott Bros, for packing ice. j. .... + .
Excelsior water proof Co., for oil sheets is 10
N Ies Eta Elliott, for sewing, .,... ....... 20
E. j. Perkins, Supt., and Marion attend
ing conference ...- . .-...-..........-.. u 90
A. $. Hearn, stamps and cards..........- 800
$. W. Reese, for Ins. on asylum furniture
for years. .....---.... .... X. .-.. go %
E, J. Perkins, for returning insane
patient. .-.... -.-..... .......-..-- o 90
Ole Stecnsland for attending conference
at Madison. .....--.. 5000. .-...... : DO
L G. Bartle for collins. ........ ..... 50 ~
E. j. Perkins Supt, expenses to Chi
cagu 10 buy goods. q. 60. 90. .... Is ~
}. H. Vivian, for oil cake for cows etc. 81 10
Milwaukee Sentinel for notice. -.....-.. 80
5. Swinehart, for conveying insane
Robbins and Hooking for conveying in
sane patients ...,.. .... ...- ........ SW
A. Macarthur, for Dodgeyille sun. 81. y
Total. ............. ..............S AZ Al
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25

The health of the inmates is good We haze
had no epidemic in our Institution, with DIS. !,
II. snd ;. Vivian giving the patients ths1l
skilled attention day or night when called Or
sides their bi-monthly visits.
Respectfully submitted.
f. r. PERKINS, Supt.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25

To tho Honorable Board Of Supervisors Of Iowa
County.
(IEsTLEHET: | have the honor herewith r.
suubit 10 your honorable body report Of the
money 10 my hands uncalled for at this date,
inject 10 the order Of the court
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25

Deduct total Opportunities from total credits
and we have 10 the credit of asylum Sl4,O5241 az
a net profit to the County, over and above its
buildings and equipments IN the care of its owl
insane by the present system over that required
10y law If it<had established no asylum of It's
gty1.u
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25

we're manifested By the teachers. The institD e
was largely attended, there being over 10 pres
eut. This number ssas cearly double the at
tendance at the last institute. successful eff
fort was made 10 fecure the bcst Of instructors.
Prof. jams, Of Cornell University, and Prof.
Pray OF Whitew alter, were sent by the state
committee.
In connection with the institute, a number of
lectures which proved both Interesting and
profitable, were greatly enjoyed and appreciated
br tho teachers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25
I teachers.
SUMNER sCHllI..

This year the summer school suspended its
session on account Of the worlds fair. The
same was done by nearly all similar institutions
throughout the state However, the work viii
again be resumed next season. The school has
become q permanent factor in our educational
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25

Total ........... ...................6 60 l2l
Number of weeks board furnished inmates for
the year ending September Goth. 53, 5,s3l 81.
Average cost OF support per week for each i'm
mate, board and clothing, for the year is S1.53
Amount due the asylum from fthe state for 1888
Sl43S4.0j.
RECEIVED FOR SALES AND THE SAME TURNED
OVER TO THE TRUSTEES,
- D u : 4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25

AN Of which is respectfully submitted
WILLIAM II. CURRY,
County Treasurer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25


Total cost OF asylum TO Octo-
Der LIST, 1892 ~ ....... 44q6S As
Improvements for lSg3...... Is. 1908 6o
Total permanent improve
ments to lSg3...... o.. ...- -- l64I1 Il
Current expenses of asylum
up tolS92. . ............ 4S}58 10
Current expenses for ls93,.... $3.50 50
Total current expenses of asg-
lulu. ----.. ..-....-.,.. -.s--.- 132S9 ~
Grand total expenses to Oct
lSt 1893. ...... .-.. d.. 9Sl6b SO
Credits for all money re-
ccyed from State and other
sources to October LIST, 1892. .6Sl4 10
Reed from State for 1888. 1884 O5
Total amt of money earned in
cash by asylum. ... ......-- S2j6S "a
Amt saved on its own insane
to Oct. list, 1892. 2lS23 33
Saved on its own insane and
clothing bill at pc per week
for 1893. ... ................. 4i27 n
Total saved 10 county ........ 3J2Jl I0
Grand total amount earned
and saved to asylum to Oct.
LIST. 1853, .-.......... ..,..... 112Sl9 "a
Deduct total expenditures from total credits
and we have 10 the credit of asylum Sl4Uj2.41 az
"a met rtrDfit D tho Comfy over md "a hove
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
FAIRFIELD.
DEATH OF OLIVER B. JENNINGS

Oliver Burr Jennings died at his New York residence, AS Park avenue, on Sun day, the l2th. He was native of this place, having been born here 6S years ago. When boy he went to New York and entered the dry goods business and went to California in 1S49 during the gold fever period, where he became member of the firm of Brewster & Co.,. of San Francisco. A few years later, having amassed fortune, he returned to New York, where he became interested and helped to start the Standard oil company with J. D. and William Rockerfeller and was associated with them till his death. He was largely interested in the White stone Forge works of Whitestone, l.. l.. He was a director in the Manhattan banking company and the Consolidated railroad and was member of the Union League and Manhattan clubs. In New York he attended the Church of the Gov enant and was a member of the Fairfield Congregational church for the building of which he contributed largely. Mir Jennings had been sick with carbuncle on the back of the neck, but was not con- sidered to be seriously ill and his sick ness was of only few hours duration. The funeral was held from the Congre- gational church, Wednesday afternoon, when large number of sorrowing friends gathered to pay respect to his memory. The interment was in Oak Lawn cemetery. MT Jennings leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. Walter, Oliver G., Annie B., Nellie and Mrs Hugh Auchincloss. Mir Jennings always spent his summers in Fairfield, | at his elegant residence on Main street. He had hosts of friends, which he made by his genial, kindly manner ard he was be missed in many ways, as he was a veIy charitable man and gave away a large amount every year. His wealth is estimated in the millions.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
A BOOM FOR AERMOToRs.

There are now three aermotors in town, F. Curtis, Henry Foote and w. R. Hamlin of Long Meadow. All who have them speak very highly of the light wind necessary to run them, and their compar- tive cheapness and ease of putting up. It is thought more will be bought during the coming season. They are made in Chicago.
 James Lee has bought the engine of D. G. Beers of Newtown, which he in- tends to put in his creamery at New Mill ford.
 Obtuse school is closed for the mid winter vacation of two weeks.
 There were services at St Paul's on Wednesday (Ash Wednesday,, at lO.3O The services during Lent will be twice a week in the Sunday school room until passion week, on Wednesdays at2 D. m., and on Friday evening at7. The Friday evening services will be adapted largely to the young.
 Rev Mir Pierson preached in the Con. gregational church on Sunday.
 Edward Griffen and wife spent Sunda, with his parents.
 in Bridgeport.
 MI ; J. r. oLlltIl HaS VlslCeu her tdtner E. Jennings, of New Fairfield.
 The young ladies reading circle met with Miss Lettie Sagendort on Tuesday
 Stanley Terrill and wife have visited friends in Shelton.
 Miss Mamie Hurley has been enjoying week with relatives in New York city
 D. B. Giddings is helping in the Beers store during their moving, this week.
 l.. P. Wetmore is about to erect wind mill.
 Wallace Osborne and mother attended the funeral of Commissioner Pages wife at shelton, Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
A COSTLY ACCIDENT.

James E. Morton, while at work in the | rubber shop, last Tuesday, caught his | hand in some of the machinery and now only requires three fingers in one glove A fire occurred in Wilkinson Brothers & Co.'S, factory on Wednesday after noon, but was quickly extinguished. It broke out in the picker room.
 Several of the D. of L. ladies went to New Haven, Friday evening" and visited a fraternal council there.
 The ice around the gate house at the dam was removed by dynamite.
 Sunday being mild and pleasant win 1 ter's day, the attendance at the churches was large. ..=..
 The library and reading room continue to be well patronized. Over 200 have al ready availed themselves of the books and the reading room is well frequented.
 Rev F. E. Snow preached two very in- teresting and practical sermons for the Congregational church, last Sunday, at | Mechanics hall, which was filled at both | services.
 William Holmes, Jr., who recently lost one foot by accident, was presented with handsome gold watch by the members of Echo hose combany, he being chief engineer of the fire department.
 The ice went out of the Housatonic river with the rain, last week. The wa ter was not unusually high, only just over the Wharves.
 | The Congrc gational workers meet, this afternoon, with Mrs George E. Mitchell. The ladies are considering the purchase of a lot and have two or three under con- 1 sideration.
 1 Racks for newspaper files have been placed in the reading room of the public library aud more chairs have been added. The library is well patroniZed.
 An application has been made to the | Legislature for the incorporation of the Shelton savings bank.
 Joseph E. Hyde lost a young child by scarlet fever and croup.
 The heavy rain Thursday night took away the snow and ice and carried the ice out of the river.
 Echo hose company had large attend ance at their ball, last Friday evening, which was held at Gould armory, Bir- mingham.
 Signs for the Congregational church and the free library have been placed at the entrance of the Ferguson block.
 The revival services have been we'll at- tended at the Baptist church during the past week, and they have been continued 1 this week.
 Rev w. D. Mckinney of the Ansonia Baptist chuLch preached at the Metho- dist church, last Sunday morning, in ex- change with Rev A. A. Lathbury.
 William B. Palmer is one If the ice victims, he having slipped and, falling heavily, injured his head.
 Arthur c. Turner was arrested in Wal lingford, last Tuesday, for enticing a daughter of one of our citizens away for immoral purposes. He was tried and bound over to the next term of court.
 There were seven deaths in the town last month, three being young children and one 80 years of age.
 The weekly prayer meeting of the Congregational church was held at the residence of George E. Mitchell, last Tuesday evening, and was led by Stiles A. Nichols.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

nt at the party given A. c. Winsnip, Wednesday evening, the Sth. All report very enjoyable time.
 Owing to the storm on Monday even- ing. Presiding Elder Beach was not pre- sent; therefore no quarterly conference was held.
 Rev Mir Cokely gave a continuation of his Biblical lecture on Sunday evening.
 The ladies' aid society met on Thurs day afternoon and evening at the Con- gregational church parlors.
 Owing to the flood at Zoar bridge, Miss Ella Bradley was unable to reach her home on Friday afternoon and spent Sun day with Miss Grace Pulford.
 White Oak school has had vacation of one W eek, owing to the illness of Miss Blackman.
 Mrs Charles Hine attended the funeral of her grandfather, on Wednesday.
 Miss Grace Pulford entertained Mir. Gillett of Stevenson, on Sunday.
 Mrs James Wheeler has visited Mrs c. Hinc.
 Mrs Newton Warner fell and dislocated her shoulder, one day last week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
STAMFORD.

There is difficulty amongst the pro- prietors of the coal yard, and there will probably be change in the officers of the company. Norman Amber is again able to be out, after serious illness. Mrs Curtis Judson died at her home on King street, last week, and was buried from her late residence on Saturday.
 Henry Thompson is ill at home, with heart trouble.
 Arthur Wheeler of New York was in town over Sunday.
 Miss Minnie Osborne and William Met- calf of Bridgeport, were married in Christ church, last week.
 The remains of Mrs Moves Edwards, granddaughter of Odell Bouton, were brought from New Haven and inferred in Union cemetry.
 There is some talk of extending Par rots street east, to the river.
 Minott Smith will break ground for
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
RAILROAD AFFAIRS,

The Consolidated railroad have con- sumat ed it's purchases on Canal street, embracing nearly everything on the south side of the street. The final pur- chase is that of the old Bartram and Fanton sewing machine factory, plant that was placed score or more years ago through great effort on the part of leading business men of Danbury. and was a losing affair. It is in a sense his- toric.
 The ladies' valentine party under the auspices of the Y. M.C c. A., last week, was success. Gentlemen drew tickets for their partners to the supper table from Cupid's churn, presided over by a chubby boy-something new and taking.
 There are extra religious services in the Disciples church, which are report ed as encouragingly successful, so far.
 A distressing accident, due to the, icy condition of the sidewalk, was that of Mrs Samuel Elwell, who fell and had hip broken.
 Charles Waterman, Ernest Quein, Cliff Smith, Willis and Herman Hodge and J. Hoddinott were appointed to attend the $. V. camp at Rockville.
 The firemen have been dined. It took place Tuesday evening week, at the Palace hotel.
 The boys that got defeated in the bowl ing match by Newtown take the defeat with true philosophy characteristic of young Danburians.
 Mrs Patrick Cunningham, we'll known and esteemed, especially in Catholic circles, died early Friday morning, last week, after an illness of 10 or l2 hours. She attended the funeral of Thomas Dor an, Bethel, the day before. She leaves five children. She was about 40 years old.
 An organized chapter of Daughters of the Revolution is one of the latest pro- posed societies in Daabury, to date. This if accomplished, will be a society with an object, and possibly much of historical interest may result.
 An illustrated lecture .by Rev O'Con-
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
lis aunt, Mrs D. M. Reynolds of Bridge
BRIDGEPORT.
BIILDING GOSSIP.

The architects about town have consid- erable work on the boards or in contem- plation, but owing to the extremely un- favorable building weather there is little sufficiently advanced for publication.
 Architect Joseph W. Northrop is work ing on the plans for the new First Bap- tist church which is to be built on the corner of Washington and West avenues, and they will soon be ready for the con- tractors. Another church for the build CTS to figure on this season will be Trinity Episcopal on West avenue, unless the site should be changed.
 Henry A. Lambert has completed plans for two-family house of the best class to be built for himself on Fremont street. There will be l3 rooms with furnace heat and all the modern appointments. Van stone & Vanstone will do the carpenter work, John Rutherford the mason work and J. Reilly,,Ir the plumbing; heating contract not let.
 Architect A. $. Meloy has removed to more roomy quarters on the top floor of the Connecticut bank building, where he now occupies two pleasant rooms. He has plans on the boards for two-family house to be built on Arctic street, near Hallett, by Michael Kelly. Each flat will have five rooms and bath and will be heated by Boynton furnance. Contracts not let.
 Only one permit was granted by the commissioners at their meeting Henry A. Lambert, Fremont street, two tenement frame house, 3lx49; cost $4000. -[rhe Weekly Record.
 William Waterhouse, the East End builder, sailed for England, last week Wednesday.
 On or about March l, the postoffice news room which for nearly 40 years has been located at 40 Bank street, will re- move to the Postoffice arcade. It will be located in the apartments now occu- pied by B. Shoninger & Co.