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

nearly fourteen hundred. The gate
receipts of today, Wednesday, are near.
ly up to average of other years
There is fine show of horses. The
cattle show is larger than for many
years. Additional pens had to be
built to accommodate the many entries
in the division of sheep and swine.
Art Hall is well filled, and many of
the displays excel those of former
years. The special attractions for
Thursday and Friday are printed else
where in this paper. If the weather
continues favorable tomorrow and
next day the fair will not only prove a
successful industrial exposition, but a
financial success as well. In the
three-minute trot today, Wednesday,
Sluggard took first money. Time
2:26a. Josie B. took first in the colt
race.
The Fernandez Comedy company
at opera house every night this week.
Remember that Thursday is Old
Soldiers day at the Fair. Address by
Gen. Lucius Fairchild, at l o'clock.
Mrs. Charles Bennett and children
are here from Madison, for a visit at
the home of her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
N. Treweek.
Thomas II. and Charles ] nawe are
here from Chicago for visit with rel
atives and friends.
Short on locals and long on Fair this
week.
James A. Coad, of Hull, Iowa, is
here visiting relatives and old time
friends.
Albert Walker, son of Mr.. Thomas
Walker, has entered the state Normal
school at Platteville.
MIR. Frank Cleaves, accompanied by
his friend Herbert B. Cummings, of
Sioux City, Iowa, are here for brief
sojourn at the home of Mrs. John
Hutchison, where Mrs. Cleaves and
children have been visiting for some
time.
Will Hanske, of Chicago, spent
Sunday with his sister Mrs. E. w.
Eastman.
After a pleasant visit of two
months at the home of her parents
Mr.. aud Mrs. John Horn, Mrs. John
Schilling started on last Friday morn
ing for Ripon, this state, where her
husband is engaged in the shoe busi-
ness.
Editor J. G. Monahan, of Darling
ton, offered to send, The Republican,
one year, to the person sending him
the best definition for the word
"Loafer," the definition not to exceed
fifteen words. The definition together
with the author will be published.
Rev. J. w. Frizzell, II. G, Martin and
w. W. Murphy are the judges. All
answers were to be received by Mon
day evening, September I'd. The
dicision has not yet been announced.
Miss Lodema Willis was in town
Tuesday, en- route to Brodhead, where
she will spend two weeks with her
uncle and numerous friends, before
going to Mauston. Miss Willis has
the position of first assistant in the
Mauston High school for the coming
year. The board is to be congratulate
ed in obtaining the services of SO
competent young lady as Miss Willis.
The best wishes of many Mineral
Point friends accompany her to her
new field of labor.
Remember the meetings at the
NJ. E. church, Thursday afternoon and
evening, Sept. II, to be addressed by
the International Sunday school work
ers, Rev. Reynolds of Peoria, ILL.,, and
Rev. Edwards, of this state. All in
terested in Sunday school work are
invited.
Mrs. John Spensley and family are
here from Dubuque for visit at their
old home.
Mr.. Moses Stephenson and family
have moved to this city from their
home in the town of Waldwick. Mr..
Stephenson by enterprise and thrift
has secured competence and is well
deserving Of the rest which he pro-
poses to take. Many old time friends
in Mineral Point extend a cordia,
welcome.
Win J. Wallis, of Wauzeka, Craw-