Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-09-19
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

has one of the best school houses IN
Lafayette county. The building is
lSx30 feet with II feet posts. 1t was
built by John Padon, carpenter and
builder, of this city. 1t is well finish
ed and complete in all appointments.
John L. Cox, of Waldwick, has just
completed the improvements to his
property, and has now one of the most
beautiful homes in that town. He is
well deserving of it, as he is an
honorable and thrifty citizen. Mr..
Hankins, of this city, did the painting
and decorating.
Mrs. Jacob Rink and little daughter
and Miss Mary Bottoms have gone to
Kewanee, H., where they Will visit
Mrs. Kinks sister Mrs. Trevarrow.
Wm. Hamilton Gedden and sister,
and Miss Nellie Cole, who have been
here visiting for the past few weeks,
returned to their home in Chicago
Saturday morning.
The family of the late Mrs,
Margaret McNeill, of Waldwick,
whose funeral occurred on Sunday,
Sept. s, desire to return sincere thanks
for the kindness and Christian
sympathy extended by neighbors and
friends, those of Mineral Point city
included.
Remember that season tickets for
the Lecture Course are now on sale at
j. j. Hanscom Il Co.'S book store, or
may be obtained from the members of
the Reading Club. Price for the six
entertainments, $500.
Mr.. N. Brewer will lead the Young
Mems Meeting, next Sunday morning,
at o'clock, p NJ. church lecture
room; subject, Let your light shine"
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Dale Baker, of the
town of Linden, made visit to Min
eral Point, on Tuesday, and were
cordially greeted by many old time
friends. Mr.. Baker favored The
Democrat with friendly call. The
family were residents of Dane county
for a number of years, but returned
last season to the old Baker home
stead, near Edmund, and are the kind
of people Iowa county gladly well
comes to her borders.
Mr.. Henry Williams, of st. Law
renee, South Dakota, an old friend
and long time subscriber for The
Democrat, sends us words of cheer,
and substantial encouragement. We
are glad to know that his section has
been favored with good crops this
season.
Robert James made a business visit
to Milwaukee on Tuesday.
James w. Hutchison and son James
are home from Petosky, Michigan,
where they have been for several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Deller took
Tuesday afternoons train for Milwau-
kee, where they will remain for few
weeks, visiting relatives and friends.
J. Maurie Minor has opened a
saloon, in the Minor building, with an
outfit of new furniture.
Bernard Dresen, of this city, return
ed home on Wednesday, after two
months visit with relatives and
friends at various points in Wisconsin.
He visited with old friends in Milwau
kee; at Sherwood with his daughter
Mrs. Robert Sharp, whose husband is
station agent there; at Lacrosse with
his daughter Mrs. Lizzie Sieger; and
at Wrghtstown with his daughter
Sister Gertrude. Mr.. Dresen enjoyed
his vac,.vton and trip very much, and
reports an exceedingly pleasant time.
George NJ. Wolf, wife and sister
Sarah, who have been visiting for
some days at the home of Mr.. Sid
Bliss, returned to Milwaukee on Tues
day.
Miss Gertrude Jenkin has gone to
St. Paul, on visit.
The funeral of George Day, at Trim
ity Episcopal church in this city, on
Friday last, was very largely attended,
even beyond the seating capacity Of
the church. The great number who
were present showed the esteem and
respect which Mr.. Day had won for
himself during his many years as a
resident of this city. This point was
well brought out by his rector, in the
few remarks that he made. He said