Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-02-02
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Michael Shea recently had the little
finger of his left hand badly crushed,
while working on railroad bridge,
with pinck-bar.
The rainbow baZar and supper to
be given by the st. Mary's society of
the German Catholic church, at the op-
era house, next Tuesday afternoon and
evening, will be a pleasant affair. All
are cordially invited. Supper at five
o'clock.
We assure our brethren of the press
that we highly appreciate the many
kind notices in regard to the newly
appointed postmaster at Mineral Point.
Hon. James Spensley, who has been
confined to his home for several weeks
by la grippe, we are glad to state has
so far recovered a3 to be around again.
The supper given on Wednesday
evening, at Trinity rectory, by the
parish guild, proved social and linan-
cial success. A neat sum was realized
for church purposes.
Joseph Il. Tregilgus, son Of I. i.
Tregilgus, recently entered the agri-
cultural department Of the state uni
yersity for the purpose of studying
dairying.
A dime socable, for the young
people will be given by the ladies'
society at the home of Mrs. Kate
Hooking, Friday evening, February 8.
Music, coffee, cake, and good time
for every one.
The Baraboo Democrat reports early
indications of a lively building boom
for that city during the coming season.
Mr. and Mrs. Cantrill and son, of
McConnells, Stevenson County, ILL.,.
were called here last week, by the sud
den death of John Cade, brother of
Mrs. Cantrill.
Richard Martin, Of Galena, who has
been visiting relatives and friends in
Mineral Point for some time, re-
moved from this place to Galena thir-
ty-eight years ago.
At spelling bee in Shullsburg. re-
Gently, Mrs. T. j. Law won the prize.
The Shullsburg Local reports that
one thousand ties for the spring work
have been received at that station.
Richard s. Uren, has been visiting
this week at the home of his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Uren.
Mr.. Chubb will preach at Lost Grove
at 100 next Sunday morning.
Henry, Herman and Victor Grunow,
of Mifllin, transacted business In this
city on Monday.
The ladies' aid society will meet at
Mrs. A. l.. Whites, next Wednesday
afternoon, Feb. z. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all.
The many friends of Z. f. Roger, of
Lost Grove, will regret to learn of his
severe illness with pneumonia.
If you wish to have season of real
enjoyment attend the rainbow bazaar
at the opera house next Tuesday after
noon and evening. st. Mary's society
of the German Catholic church are in
charge of the affair and will spare no
pains TO make it a success. All are
invited.
The party given by the Merry Pleas
ure Seekers, at the opera house on
Wednesday evening, was merry one
indeed. Forty three couples took part
and all voted it the dance of the
season.
Nicholas Brewer is preparing to
open meat market in the room just
west of the office of Drs. J. III. Vivian
4 Son.
James Lenahan offers for sale OF
rent his large farm situated in the
town of Kendall, Lafayette county
about three miles west of Calamine
This is a good opportunity to buy OF
rent farm on easy terms.
The crowds attending the nightly
services at the p. NJ. lecture hall are
steady increasing and much interest
is being awakened. Mr.. Chubb is
splendidly upheld by the entire church
aud no doubt that great success will
be the result. Services at 7:30. Sue
cessful afternoon meetings have
been held this week. Next week cot
tage prayer meetings will be held in
different parts of this city, in the
afternoons.
Mr.. George Treweek will address
the young mems meeting in the p. NJ.
church lecture room next Tuesday
morning, at nine o'clock.
Eleven persons were baptized in the
Trinity church, at the close of the
Sunday school on Sunday afternoon.
What is believed to be the last let
ter written by Lord Byron is publish
cd in Harper's magazine for Febru-