Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-18
The large barn which was situated

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fire was caused by spontaneous COM
bustion, and had made such headway
before it was discov cred that it was
impossible to extinguish it. The barn
together with its contents-a large
amount Of hay and machinery-was
totally destroyed. 1t was for time
feared that Mr.. Ross's residence would
be burned, as the barn was not far dis
tant from the house. The direction
Of the wind changed and the fire did
not spread farther than the barn The
The loss, which is heavy one, was
only partially covered by insurance.
The band picnic held in Gillmann's
grove on Tuesday was a pleasant
affair. The Highland band owing to
an engagement to play elsewhere
could not be present. A band parade,
of the members of the Montfort and
Mineral Point bands, was formed at
about 10 o'clock and to enlivenig
strains marched to the grove. An ex-
cellent dinner was served under the
auspices of the young ladies Of st.
Mary's church. There was large at
tendance during the afternoon. There
was plenty of music, and good time
generally. The proceeds were fully
up toexpectations
Mr.. and Mrs. David Brown returned
to their home in this city on Wednes-
day evening, after three months alb
sence. They spent two months in
visiting relatives, and sight seeing, in
old England Their stay was princi-
pally in the county of Durham, where
Mrs. Browns five brothers and four
sisters reside. The photographs Of
the ten brothers and sisters were taken
in group. The oldest is II and the
youngest a years of age. Mr.. Brown
reports the trip a delightful one and
their stay in England most pleasant.
Among the passengers from this
city to Chicago on Monday morning,
were James Watkins and wife, Mrs.
Robert Osborne and daughter, Miss
Sadie Jacobs and Henry Hicks, Of
Linden; Mrs. Robert Jacobs and
daughter, of Livingston; Otto and
Herman Grunow, of Mifllin; Mr. and
Mrs. John Sheldon, Of Darlington,
Mrs. Nettie Grange, Charles Walker,
Miss Jennie Walker, Of Willow
Springs; Mrs. w. T. Cox and children,
Of Chicago, and Miss Maggie Crawford,
of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. William w. Babcock
have removed from this city to James
vile. They have a host Of friends
in Mineral Point who regret their de-
parture and wish them prosperity in
their new home. Their residence here
will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Sims.
The funeral of Mr.. George Eyre,
who died at Hot Springs, Arkansas,
took place on last Sunday afternoon,
from the residence Of his mother, Mrs,
Edward Eyre. Deceased was a former
well known resident Of this place.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Brewer, of this city, has been sad
dened by the death of their only
child, Edwin Leroy, who died on
Sunday, Aug. Is; aged about four
months.
The managers of the Iowa County
Agricultural society are putting forth
commendable efforts to make the COM
ing fair grand success. Remember
the dates Aug. %, 80 and 81.
There has been a great demand for
sittings in the new Z. NJ. church,
only about SO or 60 now being un-
taken. This makes it very pleasant
for pastor and officials, and congrega-
ton.
Thomas Howe, formerly of Lost
Grove, is now in the county of Dur
ham, England. David Brown, OF this
city, met him during his recent visit
there, and says that he is almost blind.
Harmon Smith is here from Chi
cago, for brief visit with relatives
and friends. He receives a cordial
greeting on all hands.
An advertisement for the Milwau-
kee Business college and Short band
Institute appeaas on the fourth page
of this paper.
| Mrs. James E. Jones and children,
of Meriden, Iowa, are visiting at the
home of her mother, Mrs. n. T. Park
inson.
The children of Trinity Episcopal
) Sunday School hold their annual picnic
today, Thurs day, in the grove of w
S. Ross.
The NJ. E. Sunday school picnic
takes place today, Thursday, in