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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
A Pioneer Relic Gone.

Darlington Republican.
During the storm last Thursday
afternoon, the old mill building on
Otter Creek, universally known as the
Mcguire mill, was blown down, and
thus another old pioneer relic has
been blotted out. This mill was built
by Rotheous Scott, who now lives in
California, and Benjamin Scott. who
now resides in Yellowstone, early in
the forties. They ran the mill until
the tifties, when it passed to the con-
rol of S. M. Hurd, vino for at least
dozen years was the honest miller :"
of the premises.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25

Brodhcad Independent.
Little Johnnie Capel was kicked by
a horse on Wednesday afternoon.
Just how the accident happened no
one knows. The little fellow, about
three years old, was out at play, when
his mother heard him scream, and
going out after him found him with
his face covered with blood. She
thought at first his eye was badly in
jured, but the cut is just above the
eye. 1t was narrow escape and the
boy will always carry scar.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
{SUckIen'S Aruica SaIyn,

The Best Salye in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheuln, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corn5, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price IS cents per box
for sale by w. HI. Prideaux
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
Suit for Damages.

Plattcvillc Witness.
Rev. r. D. Smith, colored clergy
man. of Clinton, Iowa, attended
emancipation day celebration in
Dubuque, and stopped at the Lorimer
House over night. When he came
down to breakfast in the morning he
was refused admission to the dining
room on account of his color, and now
he will commence suit against the pro-
prietor Of the house for damages.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
They are ImpoStOrS.

Plattcyille Witness.
Two fellows passed through this
city a few nights ago representing
they were endeavoring to cover $500
miles in 40 days without cent"
They claimed to be representatives of
The Chicago Herald and The Chicago
Post. Editor Scott, of Chicago, who
owns both papers, says they are i'm
posters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25

For lame back or for pain in the
side or chest, try saturating piece of
flannel with Cham berlain's Pain Balm
and binding it onto the affected parts.
This treatment will cure any ordinary
case in one or two days. Pain Balm
also cures rheumatism. 50 cent bot
ties for sale by r. d. Pulford. 52m1
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
Campfire of W. T. Sherman Post.

NIII' IJIITU vi w. 1 !. pItTIIIdH 1USI.
Piatteville Witness
w. T. S. Post will hold its third
annual campfire and picnic on the
NJ. E. camp grounds, Friday, Aug. Is.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the ladies of the w. II. c., S. of VS..
and citizens generally, at home and
abroad All who come will receive a
soldiers welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills

Act on new principle-regulating
the liver, stomach and bowels through
the nerves. A new discovery. DR..
Miles Pills speedily cure biliousness,
bad taste, torpid liver, piles, constipa-
ton. Unequaled for men, women,
and children. Smallest, mildest, sur
est! 80 doses, Is cents. Samples free
at w. II. PIideaux's drug store. l
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
Got too Near the Edge.

Darlington Democrat.
Last Sunday, gray mare belonging
to Miss Clara Michaelson, was feed
ing in the pasture adjoining Faw-
cett's stone quarry and got too near
the edge, when the bank gave way,
and she was thrown down into the
qurry-a distance of about thirty
feet, and was instantly killed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
A Broken Arm.


Little Marguerite, the 4 year old
child of Mrs. 0. 5. Melick, while play
ing with some children on Tuesday,
fell from fence and broke her arm
between the wrist and elbow. DR..
Pearce dressed the wound and she is
getting along encouragingly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25

Drs. HI .&C.D.M MCDONALD
Physicians and Surgeons.

Special attention paid TO Surgery, diseases
of women and diseases Of the Eye, Ear
Nose and Throat.
G. ID. Mcdonald, NJ. d., UondOn). J.. & NJ.
&. +. s.. (OntariOJ.
Honor graduate and Silver Mcdalist
Western University, London, 1881
Graduate of College Of Physicians and
Surgeons OF Toronto Canada.
Late resident Surgeon to Howard Hos
pital, Philadelphia, PA.
II. +. Mcdonald, NJ. d., LondOn), l.. & NJ
&. l.. S., OntariOl.
Honor graduate and Gold Mcdalist
Western University, London, 1890: also
graduate Of College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Toronto Canada.
OFFICE over PridCauX Drug Store, Mineral
Point, Wis. 2tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
For Sale,

| offer for sale 100 acres of choice
land, lying four miles west of Minera
Point. One hundred acres under Guilt
walton, the balance fine young timber.
There is a never failing spring on
the place. | will sell all or part to
suit purchaser. VIII be sold on easy
terms. For particulars apply to J. 7.
Collins.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
Doing its Full Share.

Brodhcad independent Of Aug. II
Flfty-two tickets to Chicago have
been sold from this station thus far
this week. Brodhead is doing its share
in patronizing the worlds fair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sa]ye cures piles
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures burns
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures sores
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures ulcers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
Farm for Sale.

The farm formerly owned by Benz. Stoner
deceased. in the the town of Linden Con-
sists of 156 acres; OF which 10 acres, more or
less. Is pillow land, and the balance timber
and pasture. The land is in good condition,
and will be sold cheap in order to settle up
the estate. For further particulars apply to
DAVID JENKINS, Administrator.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25

Beggs' Little Giant Pills beat the
world. They act like magic, with no
bad results. One pill dose; 40 doses
one bottle. Sold and guaranteed by
w. H. Prideaux
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
Thrown Against a Wire Fence.

Thrown Against a Wire Fence.
ShulIsburg Pick and Cad.
Joseph Colbeck, of Ames Branch,
had runaway last week, and he was
thrown from the buggy in such way
that his throat was badly cut, barely
escaping the jugular vein. His wife
was also thrown out and somewhat
hruiSpd
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment

Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Il certain cure for Chronic Sore
Eyes, letter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head,
Old Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Itch,
Eczema, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nip
pies, and Piles. 1t is cooling and
soothing. Hundreds of cases have
been cured by it after all other treat
ment had failed. 1t is put up in 25
and 80 cent boxes. For sale by r.. ID.
Pulford. 9y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
BUSINESS CARDS.
L A WYERS-
J. MONTGOMERY SMITH.

A TTORNEY at Law, Mineral Point, Wis
II Will practice in the State and UniteC
state courts. 1G-44ly
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25

The success of Mrs. Annie NJ.
Beam, of Mckeesport. Pennsylvania,
in the treatment of diarrhpa in her
children, will doubtless be of interest
to many mothers. She says: l
spent several weeks in Johustown, Pa,
after the great flood, on account of my
husband being employed there. We
had several children with US, two Of
whom took the diarrhPa very badly.
[ got some Of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhpa Remedy from
Rev. Mr.. Chapman. 1t cured both of
them. knew of several other cases
where it was equally successful. l
think It cannot be excelled and cheer
fully recommend it." 3 and so cent
bottles for sale by r. d. Pulford. 81
The Witness says that r. D. Wilson,
of Platteviile, raised 5000 pounds OF
honey from sixty-eight swarms OF
bees this season.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
LOCAL PRESS POINTS


Principal Of the Dodgeyille Schools.
The Chronicle.
Prof. George Beck, formerly pro-
fessor in the state normal school at
Platteville, has been engaged as prin-
cipal of the Dodgeville high school.
Prof c. w. Reid, whom the board
had engaged, was prevented from
filling the engagement Oh account Of
sickness in his family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
e., A. MARSHALL.

A TTORNEY ut Law, Darlington, Wis
~ Only abstract books Of title to lands in
Lafayette county. Money loaned real
estate
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
u. EIEnIIER-

tTTCRNEY ut Law Mineral Point Wis.
\ Office over Martin K Toay's store Col
lccIiDn9 will be given prompt attention.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-08-25
CALVERT sPESsLEY. CHAs. w. NC ILHOS
SPENSLEY 81 McILHOS.

A TTORNEYs and COunseIIors at Law,
IL Mineral Point, Wis Office in First Ma
tiOnnl Bank building. 1y
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-20
OHIO DAY AT THE FAIR.
Some 10000 Buckeyes Attend the Dec
icntion of the State Monument

Some 20, 700 Buckeyes Attend the Ded-
ication OF the state Monument.
Gov. Mckinley, of Ohio his general staff,
the Third Infantry of Ohio NationalGuards,
Grand Army veterans aud the State and Ma
tional Commissioners for the Buckeye State
made triumphal and imposing entry into
the Exposition grounds, at Chicago on
Thursday morning by way of the Midway
Plaisance. 1t was the opening OF the Ohio
Day celebration, which probably brought
10000 Ohio people TO the fair on Thursday.
The procession halted at the Ohio build
ing. where the bronze statue outside the
building, These Are My Jewels" was
dedicated. Addresses were made by w. w.
Peabody, president of the Ohio Board Of
Managers; Gov. Mckinley, Gen. II. Brink
erhotl, Judge Samuel +. Hust ana judge l..
y. Thomas.
Captain Peabody president of the state
commission, presided and introduced Gov
ernor Mckinley in brief address. The
Governor was greeted with q storm of ap-
Ilause. lie did not touch on politics in his
half hours speech, but made AN address in
teresting especially to the Buckeye crowd.
lie said that when it was iiist determined to
have an Ohio dayit was the intention to
llhN' tNt ilbSl NlollnEulHitu VI lHt
state 10 de iver the oialion This man was
Rutherford b. Hayes. who had SO alb repre-
sented Ohio al the centennial, but "man
proposes and God dispo'es," and ex Presi.
dent Hayes was called to Ills long no g
before the great Ohio day at the fair. Ohio
day at the centennial. said the governor.
with the exception of Pennsylvania. was
the most successful dav of that exposition.
the attendance being l55,6ll. He character
iacd the day as reunion OF Ohio people
from all parts of the United States 'for,"
said he, 'once an Ohioan, always an Ohio
an. Our state is represented here to day by
her foremost citizens" In speaking of the
exposition he sa d that other cities might
have built a iair, but ii remained for chi.
cagO tn doit.
In dedicaiinc the monument General r.
i. Brnkerhoif. Of Mansfield, said: 1--WE.
the citizens of Ohio, have met to-day in this
pantheon Of the nations 10 remember and
honor our great state. While we are Amer
leans and proud of our nationality, we are
also proud TO believe that in the galaxy OF
states there is nos,ar brighter than Ohio
Nowhere upon the rounded globe is there
another block of land the size of Ohio
which equals IL III all the essentials requir-
ed tor the abode OF civilized man."
In the evening rcce tion was given the
Governor and other State officials in the
Ohio building.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-20
BOLD TRAIN ROBBERY.
THE ENGINEER SHOT.
The Express Car Blown Open With
Dynamite. A Rich Booty Obtained.

Twenty masked and armed mon keld up
Lake Shore passenger train, No. IA at Kes-
sler. Ind, shot the engineer and blew open
the United States Express companys safe
with dynamite about / o'clock Tuesday
morning.
At that point there Is a switch used to pass
trains. As the train reached that point the
engineer noticed that the switch was turn
ed and hastily reversed his engine and ap-
piled the brakes.
The train had hardly stopped when II was
surrounded by the robber band A half
dozen mouoted the engine and commanded
the crew TO get of. The fireman obeyed but
the engineer, J. Knapp, paid mo- attention
and endeavored to get the train under head
way at the same time striking one OF the
robbers with coal pick The robber with
a moan fell of the engine, but the next
instant the brave engineer lay insensible in
his cab. A second robber shot him through
the chest.
A deafening crash quickly told of the
means of robbery employed. Several sticks
of dynamite were exploded under the express
car, tearing one end out. The express ues-
senger O. ened fire on the robbers and held
u
knocked in the head from the rear aud
stretched insensible in his car
Meanwhile the train crew started TO in.
vesiiga'e the trouble. but the train was sur
rounded by the band aud fulisade Of bull
let's kept the crew and passengers inside the
cars, The conductor and brakeman were
covered with winchesters as they appeared
on the platform, and they wisely remained
motioniess with their hands elevated sky
ward.
The safe in the express car was blown
open with dynamite and its contents placed
in bags and handed To men in waiting. The
guards were then called from the .cars and
the thieves disappeared in the timber.
+. G. Platt. President of the United States
Express Company gives the shipment of
money on the trair as follows: One sealed
bag billed SS, ,5G6, remittances of our agents
10 general cashier; one sealed bag. $780,
for our general agent New York; one bag
S3.2l7 CO. for American Express Company,
Cleveland, containing nine packages, one
package holding 90 673, the Others holding
sums ranging from SO to $500,
As the four bags are missing the amount
lost is, s,according to the express company
$40 100 60. In addition two bars OF gold
valued at SIG. 600 saved, there is also q sum
of 81 900 overlooked, which was in the local
safe, and which the messenger secreted
Fully 100 trained detectives are on the
trail OF the robbers, 1t is not believed any
gang of crooks can escape the force pnt
after them.
The express company's officers are per-
fecty satisfied that the robbery was COM
mitte6 by expert safe lowers who know
the use OF dynamite ana lust how TO get at
the vulnerable spots in a safe. Ibis. in
their opinion. ought t. make the chase
more certain 10 end in the capture of the
robbers aud the recovery of the money
than would otherwise be the case
President Newell has offered reward of
BOO for the capture and conviction OF the
robbers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-20
HOW THE ROBBERS WORKED.


The only witness Of the robbery who
reached Chicago on same day was Express
Messenger Byron b. Hamblin. lie told the
following story:
M. NJ, West the other express messen.
ger, and myself had just about finished
checking up our way bills. II was nearly
midnight and we had just passed Kessler
when we ielt the train slow up and stop.
Just then there came heavy pounding ON
the door of our car, which was closed.
Thinking something had happened about
which the conductor desired TO inform Us, |
opened the door. As did so saw Two
men standing on the ground beside the car
One of them yelled, "hrow up your hands"
and. before | could move. he pointed his
pistol at me and fired. saw the motion of
the gun and threw myself to one side, but
the Hash Of the gun almost blinded me. 7
managed to slam the doors shut and DO ted
them. Then someone ON the outside com
menced smashing the doors with sedge.
They kept this up for minute or Two and
then stopped
Suddenly there came an explosion that
'eened to us inside as ifa bomb had been
thiown against the door. A moment later
there was another explosion that blew the
door to bits. almost threw the car from the
track and knocked Weist and down. pilil g
baggage over us Before we could extricale
ourselves several men wearing masks had
climbed into the train. One fellow cover, d
me Win winchester rlne. AnOtner lellOW
kept Weist covered in the same way. They
searched Weist and for keys 10 the safe
hut could not find any, and they seemed to
believe us when we told them that the safe
was opened by men at the end of the run.
Then they set TO work to open the safe.
With sledge they knocked the knob oil
the door, and then began to drill holes in
it, They talked but little. A small stout
man, who seemed TO be the leader, direct.
ed the work, Finally they got Through
drilling and forced the door open.
The man who seemed to b" the leader
took the money packages and handed them
to fellow who stood outside Of the car
and who ran INTO the woods VIII n he got
the money. The men in the car then told
us not to move and backed to the door and
lcaped out. The rest of the gang that had
leen around the engine and passenger
coaches; also ran away, firing their guns as
they went. saw probably 20 men al,
together, but | do not know that they all
belonged to the gang The explosion
smashed the car door to bits and al most
tore the bottom out of the car.
THE obbers missed the most valuable
article on the car. Behind coffin, and
covered up by IA lot Of express matter. were
two small safes which had BEEN transie rre
at Chicago from some Western road. These
boxes were filed with gold being shipped
East. While do not know just how much
was in them, II must nave been large
sum. The men were rough looking fellows
and although did not see their faces be-
cause they wore masks | would take them
from their clothes to be mechanics"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-20
TRAIN ROBBED OF $4,000.

Four Masked Highwnymen Handily
Secure the Money
passenger train on the Mineral Range
rail road going to Calumet was held up by
four masked highwaymen about half way
between Calumet ami Hancock. The
engineer, fireman and express messenger
were covered by revolvers by two of the
robbers, while the other two gained entrance
to the American Express car by smashing
1t in with a sledge hammer which was se-
cured at the Peninsula mine close by. After
robbing the safe Of $3.50 in currency and
ordering the engineer TO pull out the ban.
dts cooliy walked down the track, while
the train men stood on the platform watch.
ng them until they disappeared from vi,w.
The money was shipped to the CaIuret
and Hecia Company Tor the pay roll by he
First National bank of Hancock and the
National Bank OF Houghton.
Light Guards AMI sheritls are out securing
the country. II is thought that the rob hers
had horses conveniently near and boat
ready at the lake, from which place they
woud make for Northern Canada.
The passengers nn the tram were not
q, o'es,ed. and no blood washed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-20
THE STORY OF ESTHER.
Tho Cleveland Baby TO Be Christened
ESTHER" Story of the Name.

Tho Cleveland Baby 10 Be Christened
ESTHER" Story of the Name.
The new White House baby will be known
hereafter us Esther. The selection of this
name has no significance other than the
partialty of the parents for Scriptural de
nominations and that 1t means "a star"
and good fortune e"-"Washingion Tele
gram"
King Ahnsuerus OF Persia. made great
feast and sent for his beautiful Queen
Nashti, TO attend 1t. She refused and SC
angered the King that he issued a deere
commanding all wives to honor and obey
their husbands. Furthermore he put away
Nasht us his wife and commanded that the
beautiful maidens of his Kingdom should
be brought TO court so that he could select Il
new Queen. M9rdecai, n Jew. brought
his orphan niece, Esther, the daughter OF
Abihail and she p eased Abasuerus and he
made her his Queen, for she was fair and
beautiful" The King loved Esther above
all the women, and she obtained grace and
favor in his sight" The fact that she was
n Jew was, however, unknown TO him.
Moldecai discovered Il conspiracy against
the King wbicbe he reported to Esther, who
warned her lord, and the consprators were
punished After This the King made Haman
his chief minister. Mordecai did not do
reverence TO II. man and incurred the lat
the massacre Of all the Jews. Mord,cai be
~upht Esther to use her influence with the
King TO procure a reversal OF the decree.
This she agreed to do. Meanwhile the King
be,houRht himself OF his debt to Mordecai
and asked Hanan what should be done to
he man whom the King wished to honor.
Haman, thinking he himself was meant,
offered suggestions which ne was command.
ed TO carry vut in the case of Mordecai.
4 his increased the hatred of the latter, aud
he erected high gallows, upon which he
proposed 10 hang hi:n after getting the
Kings consent. Esther, by periling her life
in approaching the King at a forbidden
time, and being received with favor, had
obtained his promise 20 do what she asked.
She requested that Haman might dine with
her and the King lone. At the banquet
she avowed herself Jew, and pleaded for
her people, dedouncing llamar, whom the
King ordered put TO death on his own gal
lows. Mordecai was advanced to his place
and decree issued allowing the Jews TO
defend themselves against attack, which
they did so effectively as to destroy 1900
of their enemies, in commemoration Of
which deiverancc the feast Of Purim was
instituted