Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-05-09
LOCAL PRESS POINTS
DODGEyILLE.

j. G. Roberts and wife left here or
Thursday for Cripple Creek, Colorado
to make their residence in that golden
country, where he has secured a posi-
ition as manag ger of his brothers store
at that place.
The teachers and pupils of the
grammar, intermediate and primary
departments of the public schools are
preparing for grand concert to be
given at the opera house, on Frida!
evening, May 3lst.
A portable fountain is being used al
the court house for spraying purposes
and works charmingly, besides being a
novelty by its revolving motion and
bearing a brass ball on the center JET
of water.
Isaac Burton, who has just gradual.
ed from the Northwest Dental Col
lege, Chicago, called on his friends in
this city, on Saturday. He has rented
rooms over the City bank, and will
open a dental office soon.
Fred Walters went to Mineral Point
this week, to work for Penhallegon 4
Crum, in the butter and egg depart,
ment.
Mr.. f. A. Carr, manager of The
Independent, of this city, has sus.
pended publication, and its subscript-
ion list and the good will have been
transferred to The Chronicle. While
The Independent will be missed and
mourned by many readers, its sus.
pension, under the circumstances, was
we'll justified, and in common with his
many other friends, The Chronicle
wishes that. Mr. Cars brighter pros
poets, in his wider and more genial
field, rs editor and manager of The
American Poultryman, may grow
brighter every month for many years
to come.
A sad and fatal accident occurred
at the home of Bennett Olson, near
Union Mills, last Sunday, by which his
son Otto Melvin O. Westland, aged !
years, was kicked on the side of the
face by a horse and instantly killed, in
the presence of his mother, who had
just cautioned him, then turned for a
moment to pump some water. The
frantic mother grasped the child in her
arms as soon as she saw what had
occurred, but he only breathed few
times.
The Sun
Dave Grihiths, stock buyer, got the
lines of his team tangled up on Fri.
day, and Notwithstanding Dawes
gentle voice and persuasive tones, the
team broke the tongue of the buggy
and about that time Dawes tongue
broke loose too, but what was said
was to hot to put on paper.
Bay Smith, on Friday, took the
train for Freeport, where he intends
engaging in business.
Mrs. John Granville, ST., died at her
home in this city. on Monday last, OF
pneumonia. She was in he 9th year
and was born in Cornwall, England
She came to Dodgeville, 1S4S, where
she had since to the time of her death
resided. Mrs. Granville was a
member of the 2. M. church, of this
city, and was highly esteemed for her
christian character and kind social
qualities.
Quite a number of our people are
taking city water into their yards and
houses. Those who are doing SC
that have come under our observation
are Aldro jerks, S. w. Reese, D. H
Williams and Thos. Rogers.
Stephen Northy left Thursday fol
st. Paul, where after short stay, he
will return to Dodgeville, and soon
thereafter will start for England
where he intends to remain the rest OF
his days.
VIM. Ward died at his home. in
this city, Friday of last week. Mr.
ward was one of the Oldest settlers
of this county. He came here in
1S47, and settled in the town OF
Clyde, where he resided until few
years ago, when he moved to this city
and here remained until his death
Mr.. Ward was gentleman of a great
deal of force and decision OF
character. He was good citizen and
neighbor. He was born in Liverpool
England in 1910, and was a sailor fol
nearly twenty years.
Eye and star.
The advance car of Beveredge's
Montana Wild West Show was in
this city on Friday, billing the show
here for May l4th.
Our band is making preparations
;or fine program for Decoration day
Samuel Drew has just completed a
new residence on his lot on Division
street. 1t is one of the finest in city
Mayor Smokers mines, south OF
the city, are booming. A large
amount of lead ore is being taken out
The new city officers took their oath
of office on Wednesday. Henry Hal
verson will hereafter be found as clerk
in the city hall
Last week VIM. \. Bishop, livery
man, made a trip to Muscoda, High
land and Cobb in one day. He
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