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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Farm for Sale.

I desire to sell my farm of 22C
acres, situated in the town of Mineral
Point-5a miles northeast of the city
and just one mile southwest of a new
separator butter factory. The farm is
well fenced; has three pastures with
living water in each. Good dwelling
house, barn and stables, on the prem
ises. About IS acres of good heavy
timber; forty acres of oats; Is acres
of corn, on rich, well manured land;
l ] acres of potatoes; meadow enough
to yield IS tons of hay. Will sell at
$26 per. acre, with crop thrown in, If
sold before haying and harvest.
43tf JOHN KEEGAN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
0rSOn 2. Comfort.

The Slayton (Minn.) Gazette, of
June lst, 1898, contained the follow
ing notice Of the death of Mr.. 0. p.
Comfort, who died at his home, three
miles northeast of that place on Thurs
day, May 25th, after an illness of
about three weeks, of rheumatic fever:
1.-The deceased was born March 6,
1888, in the state of Michigan. For
many years he resided at Montfort.
Wis. from which place he removed to
Slayton, three years ago. He was
twice married His first wife died a
number of years ago in Wisconsin.
In March of this year he was united
in marriage to Miss Eva Lampost, of
this township, who survives him. Mr..
Comfort was member of the Metho-
dist church and consistent christian,
a good citizen and kind neighbor, in
his comparatively short residence here
he secured the confidence and esteem
of the entire community. The funeral
was held at the Methodist church on
Friday afternoon, the sermon being
preached Rev. VIM. Latimore. The
services were held under the direction
of the Masonic lodge of this place the
deceased being for more than twenty
five years an honored member of that
order.
Appropriate resolutions were adopt,
ed by his lodge, testifying in the
strongest manner possible to Brother
Comforts worth as a man, and to the
fact that in the circle of the fraternity
he walked uprightly in every station
before God and man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Adam Dresen. Tailor.

Mineral Point, Wis, is prepared to
make suits, from s25, upwards. He
carries large stock of woolens of the
latest patterns. He keeps nothing
but good honest goods, and respect
fully invites all who wish to purchase
clothes to give him a call. An in
spection of his goods and a compari-
son of his work will convince you that
his prices are reasonable. His aim is
to give satisfaction. If you want a
well fitting suit of clothes, made from
the very best materials give me trial.
Respectfully, ADAM DREsEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
INAUGURATION
OF the Greatest and Most I'm
precedented Slaughter

OF the Greatest and Most I'm
precedented Slaughter
Of Boots and Shoes ever taking plac &c
in the city of Mineral Point or south
western Wisconsin.
Commencing June 1st, and contin-
uing until my entire stock is sold
owing to contemplated change in
my business-I will sell my stock
regardless of cost.
Read the following list of prices:
50 pairs Ladies. Dong, Kid Button
all styles; (former price $1.75 per pair
now $100.
So pairs Ladies' Patent Tip Button,
former price $2.25) now $135.
Miss Dong. Patent Tip CORNER
price 5000 now $l25.
Mems Best Grade OF Plow Shoes
$10O.
Mems Fine Hand Welt, in Kanga-
roo, Calf, and Cordovan worth $3.50
and $4.0O) for $500.
Also Boys Youths and Children's S
Shoes in same proportion.
Remember, these are no shoddy
goods, Or iobbers refuse, bought at
auction; but good goods bought from
the best manufacturers known to the
trade, as an examination will show.
The prices asked are no criterion of
their cost, but are evidence of my de-
termination to clean out my stock at
any sacrifice.
Please call before the best sizes are
gone. No trouble to show goods, but
a pleasure to meet, greet and treat my
friends and customers to this banquet
and feast of Low Prices in Good
Shoes. Respectfully,
E. J. DAvEY.
High street, Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
ECONOMY ITEMS.

Beautiful Assortment of Figured
China Silks just Received.
Splendid line of Ladies' and Child
ren's Windsor Ties-direct from man
ufacturer
Curtain Poles reduced to 19 cents.
Special Sale Of Lace Curtains.
Carpets in endless variety. Just call
and look over them.
We have few pairs of the 4 cents
Socks left yet.
Geat Bargains in Mems and Boys
Felt Hats-from Is cents up.
Have you looked over our new stock
of Ladies' Shoes? All the latest
styles.
We can save you money.
Yours for Lowest Prices.
ECONOMY STORE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
S. w. Wisconsin Medical Society.

Pursuant to adjournment, Phys
icians and Surgeons of Iowa, Grant
and Lafayette counties, met in the
city hall at Mineral Point, Wis.,, June
II, 1898, to perfect the organization of
District Medical Society agreebly to
the statutes of Wisconsin, and were
called to order by DR.. Eastman, chair
man, with DR.. Peck as secretary.
After the reading and approval of
the minutes of the preliminary meet
ing, held May 16, 1898, DR.. Wilbur,
from the committee appointed at the
meeting to prepare plan of organiza-
ton, reported constitution and a set
Of bylaws. which were read, carefully
considered. amended and adopted.
The following extract from the pre-
amble to the constitution, explains the
chief purposes of the new society: "to
cultivate comprehensive, exact and
thorough knowledge of Modern Medi-
cal Science and Art; to foster, cherish
and maintain Unsullied high and
honorable ESPRIT DE CORPS among
the members of the Medical Profess
ion; to sustain the most cordial, frank
and friendly professional and social
relation with each other and to strive
by all honorable and efficient means,
to thwart the dangerous schemes and
wiles of ignorant, fraudulent and pre-
sumptious medical imposters and pre-
tenders against the life and health of
the community etc.
On motion the Physicians and Sur
geons present, resolved themselves in
to the Southwestern Wisconsin Medi-
cal Society, each one paid in his ad-
mission fee of So and signed the con-
stitution.
Whereupon the society went into an
annual election of officers for the en-
suing year with the following result:
DR.. VIM. Eastman, Mineral Point, president;
DRY W. Peck, Darlington, 1St vice president;
DR.. w. j. Pierce, Dodgeville, I'd vice president
DR.. }. 5. Cocl>lin, Livingston 3dvice president;
DR.. G. d. Wilber, Mineral Point, secretary;
DR.. John H. Vivian Mineral Point treasurer;
Dr.. G. d. Wilber, Mineral. PIT, censor years;
DR.. Z. III. Soegard, Argyle, censor years;
DR.. :. Vivian, Mineral Point year;
DR.. j. IL. Vivian, Mineral PIT, trustee 3 years;
DR.. F. j. Iiegler, Cobb trustee = years;
Dr.. A. Cuolahan, Fayette, trustee year.
DR.. Cuolahan read a paper on ia
borandi which was we'll received and
referred to the committee on publica-
tion.
The subject Of diphtheria, in partic-
ular it's treatment, was discussed in a
light and familiar manner.
The society adjourned to meet in
Point on the 9TH day Of Sept,
1898, to hold a stated meeting, and
cordial Invitation to attend said meet
ing is extended to all properly qualified
physicians and surgeons.
GEO. D. WILDER, M. D., Secretary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Hay Leaders.

We have the sale of the Rock Is
land Hay Leaders for Mineral Point
and vicinity. All expecting to buy
will please call early, as we expect the
demand will be greater than we can
supply if you delay for late orders
This is the only successful loader.
43w6 MARTIN 81 TOAY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Mrs. Johanna HOlrhOyde.

Died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. I. B. Tregilgus on June 3, 1898,
Mrs. Johanna Holrhoyde. The de-
ceased was long time resident of
Mineral Point. She had been in fail
ing health for some time and her
death was not unexpected. The fun
eral took place on Monday, June 5th,
with interment in the city cemetery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Warming to Women.

The Protective Agency for women
and children, the Young Woman's
Christian Association and other So
cieties of Chicago have issued a circu-
lar of warning to women who may visit
Chicago during the Worlds fair. The
Protective Agency for women and
children, room 1923. Opera House
Building, Chicago will furnish free by
mail information about lodging or
work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Fast TrOttiur Tima

Darlington Republican.
Homer M, Bert Cobb's trotter, was
driven quarter last weel in IS Sec
onds flat. This rate Of speed if main
tanned for mile would bring the flyer
under the wire in 2:2O.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
News From Darlington.

To The Iowa Comfy Democrat
The June term of the LAFAYETTE
County Court commenced on Tuesday,
Judge Clemenston presiding. There
are on the civil calender sixteen Jury
cases and twenty court cases; and
only one case on the criminal calender,
that against Dunbar and Magee for the
murder of Andrew McGivney, at New
Diggings, last year. There are Ave
cases against the city of Darlington,
brought by five Salvation Army lads
and lasses on account of their being
douched by the water works, two
years ago. One of these is the first
case on the calendar, and Is now on
trial. 1t is understood that the case
of Magee and Dunbar will be next
taken up.
An old house In the north part of
the city, owned in his lifetime by
Thomas McCarville, was burned last
night. 1t was beyond the reach of the
water works, and was occupied by
Matt. Burns, whose furniture, etc., was
totally destroyed. He had been away
from the house all day, and says that
he had no fire there for two days. He
is single man, and lived there alone.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

Happy days and restful nights re.
suit from using Ayers Sarsaparilla.
1t so regulates all bodily functions
and strengthens the nervous system
that worry and fatigue are compare.
lively unknown and life is truly en-
joyed. 1t is certainly most wonderful
medicine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Lost.

On Thursday night, in the alley be-
tween the U. S. Hotel and the Poquette
residence, a merschaum pipe. Finder
will please leave at The Democ rat
Office and receive reward.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

Road Carts, Road Wagons, Phaetons,
and Buggies; full line of the best
makes now ready for inspection.
Some new styles to show you. They
will be offered cheap.
43W6 MARTIN & TOAY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

The Mineral Point Book Store
Is headquarters for for Wall Paper
Window Shades, Curtain Poles etc.
Come and examine.
J. j. HANsCOM Il Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Worlds Fair Excursion

Commencing April 25th, the c., M. &
st. P. R'y will sell excursion tickets
from Mineral Point to Chicago at
$50. Good going on date of sale,
good to return until Nov. Is. 1898.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Summer Underwear.

The best in the market at A. G Del
ler's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Coffee /! Coffee |!

Good roasted, 5lbs for $1.00, at D.
Jacko's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Codman's Extracts

Are first class. Try them, at J. A.
Spratler's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

Of the latest and most handsome pat
erns, at Hanscom's Book store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
A. f. BISHOP,

Furniture and Undertaking.
Corner of High and Chestnut Streets.
Read advertisement on fourth page.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Wall Paper.

Examine Hanscom's large stock be-
fore making selections.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

They can be relieved at once and in
time effectually cured, by thorough
use of Beggs's German Salve. We
give positive guarantee with every
box. II
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Don't Fail to Call

At Hanscom's book store and select
just what you want from his large
stock of wall paper.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
We are PreDared

To do repairing, and make new Boots
and Shoes to order equal to any work
west of Chicago. E. j. DAVEY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
The RidgeWay Picnic.

The annual Ridgeway picnic will be
held on Tuesday, June Goth. All are
invited to come and have a pleasant
time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
The Gurney Refrigerator,

The best, at Eden s. Blewetts. So
look at them befofe buying elsewhere
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

223,6So Quick Meals have been sold
up to 1898. For sale only by Eden &
Blewett.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
The Best Flour
Window Shades

If you want the best Flour, 60 II
G. E. Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
SDectacleS Lost.

Lost about three weeks ago, pair
of silver bowed spectacles. The finder
will be literally rewarded on returning
them to John Graber.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
1t Should be in Every House.

J. B. Wilson, 81 Clay ST., Sharps-
burg Pa, says he will not be without
DR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, that it
cured his wife who was threatened
with pneumonia after an attack OF
of "LaGrippe," when various other
Remedies and several physicians had
done her no good. Robert Barber, of
Cooksport, Pa, claims DR.. Kings New
Discovery has done more good than
anything he ever used for Lung
Trouble. Nothing like it. Try it.
Free Trial bottles at w. II. Prideaux's 8
Drug Store. Large bottles SOC. and
$1 90
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

Afternoon passenger leaves Chicago
at p. m. All trains carry passengers
N. II. Snow, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
]. A. SpratIer

Will pay the highest price for all kind
of Poultry, Batter aud eggs. Give
him call.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

And Oats and Corn finely ground, for
sale. Also old fashioned. rich Shorts
and Bran. DAVID JACKO.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Refrigerator Service

Of the c., M. and st. P. Railway at
Mineral Point:
Every Monday 2:30 p. m. for Chicago;
Every Tuesday and Thursday 10:40 a. m.
for Chicago;
Every Tuesday 10:40 a. M for Milwaukee;
Dressed Veal car for Chicago every We'd
nesday at 10:40 d. m.;
These shipments arrive in Chicago and
Milwaukee early the fOllowinw morning.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

j. j. HanscOm & Co.,
Invite an inpection of their stock of
Wall Paper, Window Shades etc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

To buy family groceries of whatever
description, 60 to ]. A. Spratler's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Buggies, Road Wagons, Carts.

Call and see J. r. Osborne's stock
of buggies, road wagons and carts,
before purchasing, 1t will pay you to
call J.R. OSBORNE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Straw Hats.

Large stock of latest styles at
prices to sell rapidly at A. G. Deller's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
China and Glassware.
Summer Shirts

Go to Gales for fine China and
Glassware.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

COdman's FIavOring Extracts
Are the best in the market. War.
ranted, at Spratler's 4Oy1
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

G., A. Il. Suits.
A full line at quick selling prices at
A. G. Deller's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Window Shades.

Hanscom 6 Co. have large stock
from which to make your selections.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

Grand Display

OF Choice Candies, at C. E. Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Glassware and Crockery

]. A. Spratler has full line of glass
crockery, woodenware and toys.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

The Beck Hay Loader.
Will load hay from swath or windrow
For sale by S. Hooking & Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

Stylish, desirable and cheap, at A. G.
Deller's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Wanted-Butter and Euus

In exchange for cash, at c. E. Gales
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Fine China
Gasoline Stoves

At bottom Prices, at C. E. Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
If YOu Want

Coffees and Teas go to! C. E. Gales
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Corn Meal,

OF Crockery and Lamps, at Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Great Clearing Sale

OF Wall Paper, Window Shades, Cur
tain Poles etc., at Hanscoms Book
store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
The Best Groceries
Piles !! Piles Piles!

Of all kinds-and fresh-at Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
TIME TABLE.
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway.
Trains. depart from and arrive at

Mineral Point as follows:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16

DR.. VIM. Eastman, Mineral Point, president;
DrW.W. Peck, Darlington 1st vice president;
DR.. w. J. Pierce, DodgeviIle, I'd vice president
DR.. }. 5. Cocklin, Livingston, 3dvice president;
Dr. G. ID. Wilber, Mineral Point, secretary;
Dr. John ii. Vivian, Mineral Point, treasurer;
DR.. G. u. Wilber, Mnerai:Pt., censor years;
DR.. 7. A. Soegard, Argyle, censor years;
DR.. 5. Vivian, Mineral Point, year;
DR.. J. ii. Vivian, Mineral PIT, trustee years;
Dr. F. j. Zegler, Cobb, trustee years;
Dr. A. CuOlahan. EaYette. trustee | Year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1893-06-16
Farm WAGONS.

High street, Mineral Point, Wis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22
IPleasent Entertainment.

There was a pleasant entertainment
given at the home Of Mrs. Chaplin, on
Franklin street. last Tuesday. The gay
party spent their time in playing games
OF "ye olden time" Elegant refresh
ments were served in an ensy and pleas
ing style. The menu comprised all that
was tempting and pleasing. Among the
ladies present were Mrs. Cotton Chaplin
white brocade. pearls and diamonds; Mrs.
Hewitt, red silk under lace; Mrs. Billy
Gray, yellow silk and paris Mrs. Mon
tague, brown silk, fur trimmings; Mrs.
Tyler black with white lutte string; Miss
Stacy, black silk. yellow trimmings; Mrs.
Nicholson, green silk with lace and dia-
munds; Miss boswell. white. lace trfni-
mlngs and diamonds; Mrs. McGruder.
black lace over white; Miss Ellora cha
pin, black silk guipure lace and diamonds;
Mrs. Howard Winston, pink, violet trim
rings. and pearls
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22

ercises, conducted by Rev c. j. Jones
pastor Union Christian church; 49, al
dress-"The Missionary Spirit in Christian
Endeavor." by Rev. Jabez Hail. pastor
Seventh-street Christian church; The
Rallying Host of Emmanuel" by William
Shaw. Esq, Boston. Mass; The Depth
Breadth and Height Of Christian En-
deavor." by w. II. II. Smith, Esq, wash
ington, D. c.. election of officers; question
box.
Sunday Morning-9:So, Sunday school In
all the churches; II, Christian Endeavor
sermons in all the churches Interested In
the work.
Sunday Afternoon-3:3O, Christian En-
deavor mass prayer meeting; ad-
dress, development OF Chris-
tian Life" praise, prayer ana
testimony service, led by Rev. j. L.
Whitley. pastor Queen-street Methodist
Episcopal church. Norfolk
Sunday Evening-7:3O. address-"Our
Pledge" convention sermon. by Rev
Jabez Hall, president OF State Union;
conservation services.
The railroads and transportation lines
publish reduced fares. The round trip
from Richmond is $3.50. and from other
points in the same proportion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22
JUSTICE JOHNS COURT.
The Usual Array of Sinners Met TO Receive
Their Share of Equity.

In the police court yesterday the docket
was only tolerable, and the actors didn't
acquit themselves with their customary
skill.
The usual array OF witnesses fingered
at the rear railing, and the darkroom
plected faces with those OF a lighter hue
resembled a checker-board. The songs
were short, as usual, several speciaities
were introduced with some skill, and a
case of the knock bowman -drag-out or
der occupied His Honors attention Tor
a short while.
Sidney Mayo (colored) was charged with
resisting officer Sowell and others while
In the discharge of their duty. The evil
dence showed that Sidney got very drunk
at the Allen & Ginter fire. when the
officers attempted to arrest him Grandi-
son Mayo and Thomas Mayo. brothers OF
Sidney. interfered, and a general fracas
ensued. In the course OF the proceedings
Sidney struck an officer In the face, and
the compliment was returned by a gentle
tap on the negro's head, SOLDERING him up
with some speed
Grandson and Thomas were also
charged with interfering with the police
officers. The case was sent to the nus
tings court, and the witnesses recog-
nized.
The counsel for the prisoners asked
that the hail be nut at s100, but His Honor
said that the amount was fixed according
to the quality of the goods handed. ana
..heings twas a cop this time. he would
have to fix the bail at $500
lessee Hilton (coiored) was charseo
with stealing watch from Nicholas
Law. The evidence showed that the ac-
cused broke into the house and took tne
watch from under the head OF the ned'
The case was certified to the grand Jury.
John Bowen has tried to get situation
for many days. He applied In every u'-
rection, but couldn't even get yoo ~
chew rags for q paper mill. He went to
sa,,c. hssdouartcru and asked that he be
iusrsd for vagTancy. His request Wa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-22
as a nucleus for a museum, from Messrs.

as a nucleus for museum, from Messrs.
j. G. Dickerson & Co.
Have you no officers on the streets
now?
Yes, we have one, ar enthusiastic MEM
Der OF the society, who works without
pay; besides Dr. Jud b. Wood. the presi-
dent. devotes much of his time to the
work, and / would like to mention the
names OF some ladies with special COM
mendation in this line. but 1 forbear.
IIave you had occasionally to invoke the
aid OF the law In any cases?
Yes. We had two or three cases before
the police court last week. One case.
brought by a police officer. was promptly
dealt with and fined by Justice Crutch-
field, and we have two cases pending
now. We would rather avoid all litiga-
ton and contests at law, and when the
owners of the stock find out. as they
WILL that the society Is their friend. seek
ing to do them good and not harm. l
think there will be very little, II any.
friction OF this kind.