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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15
John Geo. OFT, of Madison, has sold

John Geo. OFT, of Madison, has sold
to the Northern Electric company.
two lots on Dickinson street, between
Main and Clymer streets. The new
company which is the local organiza-
ton incorporated last week, will i'm
mediately begin the erection of a
factory for the manufacture of the
Conradson electric dynamo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15
The Mineral Point Fair.

The Eye and Star.
Mineral Point fair will be held Sept.
3. 4, 5 and 6.
Platteville News
Don't forget the Mineral Point Fair,
Sept. 3, 4, 5 and 6. 1t always leads.
Montfort Sentinel
The Mineral Point fair this year will
be held on Sept. 8, 4, and 6. Liberal
premiums are offered in all classes.
Dodgeville Sun.
The Southwestern Wisconsin Indus
trial Association will hold its annual
fair in Mineral Point, on Sept. 3, 4, 5
and 6. This promises to be the best
fair ever held in that city.
Prairie du Chen Courier
We are in receipt of tickets to the
Mineral Point fair, to be held in that
city, Sept. 3, 4, 5 and 6. This has
always been one of the largest and
best fairs in the state, and this year
will prove no exception.
Barneveld Banner.
With thanks we acknowledge COM
plimentary to the Mineral Point fair
to be held Sept. 3, 4, 5 and 6, with
such men as H. S. We'll, secretary, and
G. G. Cox, president, at the helm, it
will surely be a success.
Dodgeville Chronicle.
The managers of the Mineral Point
fair, which takes place Sept. 3, 4, 5
and 6, are making every arrangement
that would seem to be required TO re-
suit in large attendance and an
interesting meeting. They are adver-
Using freely and offering such premi-
ums and privileges as will insure
notice to everyone and the good will
of all in their behalf.
Darlington Journal
The Mineral Point fair comes off
the first week in September, and will
draw a tremendous crowd as usual
Everybody in this locality who can
get away goes to Mineral Point on
fair week and enjoys life. Secretary
We'll is thinking up schemes night and
day to make the fair of '95 bigger
than any of its predecessors, and all
the Mineral Pointers are helping him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15

To cure warts dissolve ms much sal am.
Jnoniac as will be taken up In an ounce
bottle Of rainwater and apply three times
a day until the warts disappear.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15

A strict belief in fate Is the worst Of
slavery, imposing upon our necks an ever
lasting lord or tyrant, whom we are TO
stand In awe Of night and day. - Epicurus.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15

You can no more run gin mill
without using up boys, than you can
run saw mill without using up logs,
-Rev. C. II. Mead.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15

Women only can make wine drink
ing questionable and heal the nation
of its curse.-J. G.. Holland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15

Ex-Mayor Webster, of Prairie du
Chen, has been appointed law exam
liner in the land department at Wash
ington with a salary of $1,000 a year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15
Teachers Examinations.
IOWA COUNTY.

IOWA COUNTY
Public examinations for teachers In Iowa
county will be held as follows;
Arena. July ed and 23d
Avoca .,....... .........J July cath and 2jtir
Highland ......t.sJ July goth and 9th
Rewey. July 2Dth and 30th
Mineral Point. July ~ and August Lat
Dodgeyille ..s.... August 10Th and goth.
Work viii begin promptly at9a. m each
day.
In accordance with the law enacted by the
last legislature. each applicant will be re.
quired TO pay fee Of one dollar. 10 provide
for u county institute fund
Teachers and those intending TO teach are
urged to attend the Teachers Institute TO be
held at Dodgsslile. beginning August ~.
4gw5 EMMA q. UNDERWOOD.
Ayoca, June 20. 1895 County supt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15
MORAL REFORM.

by The Mineral Point W, G, T, y,
Nothing noble Is born of the liquor
traffic II. G. Holland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15

The amount ~ capital In thc book busi
ness Is believer 10 r. double what IL was
go years ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15

$3.50 rev. ". IL. MEAD.
~
The use of wine is quite superlluous
to man. 1t is constantly followed by
the expenditure Of power. The
drinker draws a bill on his health
which must always DO renewed, s.
Baron l4iebig.
~
The Masons of Mississippi have
drawn the line against liquor sellers,
by enacting the general rule that "no
Mason, either AZ principal, agent,
employee, or In any other capacity,
shall sell Intoxicating liquors to be
used as beverage, and the penalty
thereof shall be expulsion
~
A Crusaders Association has been
formed In southern California, with
Mrs. Sarah A. McClees, historian; Mrs
II. Il. Potter, secretary; Mrs. Abbie h
Leavitt, treasurer, Mrs. Leavit is one
the "immortal 49," who were arrested
In Cincinnati In the time Of the
Crusade for praying and singing on
the streets.
~
A public school teacher In The
Evening Post, Chicago, says of the
cigarette evil: In this section OF
the country this evil 10 worse than the
alcohol habit, for 1t seems actually to
threaten determination. There are
babies, two of them only FIVE years
old, who say they have been smoking
for two years, and the statement Ia
corrobrated by their elder brother
One of the little ones was a poutinp
Tipped cupid but two years ago, now
his tiny face is pinched and wrinkled
like an old mans.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15
Monday. Aug, ~.

A New York man named storm talked
''snssy" TO u German local official and has
been sentenced to fine and imprison msnt
therefor.
A British syndicate has bought the big
harvest machinery shops Of Amos White.
~ ~ Go. At Springfield, y.
Joc patchen will try 70 boat the worlds
pacing record at Milwaukee noxt Thurs
day.
The American steamer WoodAll has re-
Gently landed 1873 men and large amount
Of war material, including dynamite. on
the coast OF Cuba
Mrs. Minnie Pouli was walking along
tho railroad track Mt Toledo o., with n
baby In her arms whom che was run down
by train and both killed.
The last OF the British elections has
taken place. showing the recollection OF n
Liberal from tho Orkney and shetland
islands by reduced majority.
A sudden rise In the Tomahawk river
nj Tomahawk, Wis., has washed out n
dam and destroyed an electric light plant.
Heavy wind nprooted trees and blow
down incomplete buildings at Milwan-
kos.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15
Tuesday. Aug. -.


At the funeral Of the late Justice Jack
son, OF the supreme court, among those
present were Chief Justice Fuller and
Justice Brewer. The interinent was ~
Belle Meade. six miles from Nashville.
The Watertown IN, W Steam Engine
company has voluntarily increased wages
10 p9r cent 10 200 msn.
A fire which did damage amounting to
between t85o. 00O and e40o. QUO started In
the big nve-story building occupied by
Brown a. Bailey ns paper boz manufac-
tory, at Philadelphia, and before the
flames had been gotten under control tho
big gas fixture establishment Of Buck a.,
Co, adjoining. and . dozen dwellings,
which surrounded the two factories, were
laid In ashes.
Next Friday and Saturday the Brother
hood OF Locomotive Engineers will cele-
brnte the thirty-second anniversary OF tho
organization Of the order In Pittsburg.
A San Francisco pape, says number
Of eastern capitalists are In that city at
work on scheme 20 reclaim tho Colorado
desert by turning The waters OF the Color
ado river over the vast territory.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15

The Eye and Star.
Mineral Point fair will be held Sept.
3. 4, 5 and 6.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15

Montfort Sentinel
The Mineral Point fair this year will
be held on Sept. 8, 4, and 6. Liberal
premiums are offered in all classes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15

PlatteVille News.
Don't forget the Mineral Point Fair
Sept. 3, 4, 5 and 6. 1t always leads.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15
ROBBING THE NAILS.
HOW UNCLE SAM is VIcTiMlZso BY
PROFESSIONAL BURGLARS,

Great Increase In This Sort OF Crane.
Que~~ Schemes of Fraud-The Case of
Rub~ Burrows Some Zig stamp Rob-
heri,>,.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-08-15
Dodgeville sun.

lOuHeNllle sun
The Southwestern Wisconsin Indus
trial Association will hold its annual
fair in Mineral Point, on Sept. 3, 4, 5
and 6. This promises to be the best
fair ever held in that city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
HERNDON,

The following named persons were con-
frmed in the Episcopal Church on the 18th
instant by Bishop Newton: Miss Eula Pros
per, Miss Susie Harvey and Misses Maude
and Esther Moharney. 1t is understood that
Mr.. and Mrs. John liner will be confirmed
today at their home.
At the regular meetir of the knights of
Pythias Thursday evening the grand chan
cellor, Capt. w. E. Garrett, made his an
nual visit and lectured before the lodge At
the close of The meeting all repaired to the
Herndon House,. where an oyster banquet
was served in honor of the grand chancellor
Mr.. w. d. Sweatser has just received news
of the death of his only remaining brother:
who died Tuesday in Cumberland Maine
Miss Lucretia Mankin of Washington, who
spent the summer here with her sister, Mrs
Hogland Is row here with DR.. Russell, who
Is treating Eer for an injured hip of several
years standing.
Mr.. ]. w. Bowie is moving his household
goods into his new residence
Mr.. Thos. Robey is completing some por-
tions of his house that he left unfinished
while being employed in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
BROOkLAND.

Mr. Joseph Quick of Enfield, Tompkins
county. ". Y, is visiting his aunt. Mrs. Co
lumbus Murphy of Oak Grove.
Preparations are being made among some
of the grades at the Brookland school for a
little entertainment before the Christmas
holidays. Songs and Rotations will COM
prise the greater part of the program.
The grading of the site for the Catholic
Church Is nearly completed. so it will not
be long before the foundation will be COM
menced.
Last night at the teachers bazaar was
particularly set aside for sixth division A,
which includes the Brookland and Soldiers
Home school. both of which were well rep
resented. Hosts of people from this vicinity
attended the bazaar, and showed in many
ways a spirit of generousness and SYM
pathy with the organization. Miss l.. Bailey,
Miss NJ Given, Miss Riley Miss Began and
Mr.. c. K. Finckel of the Brookland school
and Miss King. Miss Minnie Compton and
MIR. Draper of the Soldiers Home school
were present. Besides the teachers of this
vicinity who were on the reception commit
tee Mrs. r. R.West, wife of Rev r. R. West
of the Brookland Baptist Church also was
of this committee One of the most appro-
PIRATE features of the evening was flag
dance by some of the Misses Hawks pupils,
In which the girls represented Liberty" and
the boys Uncle Sam" Much enthusiasm
was exhibited, and "Old Glory" the division
badge, reigned supreme.
The Methodists of Brookland anticipate
presenting fine Christmas tree entertain
ment for the children during the holidays
The program Is under the supervision of
Mrs. Hospital, who is making special prep
arattonS for some pretty tableaux
The new organist of the Church of Our
Savior. Prof. H. E. Saltzman. will probably
enter upon his duties tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
BRIGHTWOOD

The Brightwood Citizens Association
held its regular meeting last evening at
Masonic Hall. Those present were w. ".
Cox, N. E. Robinson, Claude F. King, DR..
C. G. Stone. George Field. Otto Brodson,
Thomas O'Brien, George Woods, William
Sturbitts. w. j. Saul and others.
The minutes of the previous meeting
stating simply the fact that a quorum was
not present. were read; also the minutes
of the October meeting were read; these,
with slight amendment, were unanimously
adopted.
DIR. Stone chairman of committee on san
itation, reported that he had had an inter-
view with Commissioners Powell and Ross,
and that they both seemed anxious to aid
this section.
In this connection Secretary King read
several letters, the first being an acknowl-
edgment of the receipt of the resolution
made by this association "in regard to the
Piney Branch sewer and health of the Dis
trict." 1t stated that the matter had been
referred to the superintendent of sewers
The second letter was also an acknowledge
ment of the resolution which stated that
the Commissioners appreciated the urgent
need, but found 1t impracticable to provide
for the necessary sewers out of the current
revenue, and proposed that the association
work for the passing of the sewer bill'
which will be introduced in the present
Congress. The third letter was an acknowl-
edgment from the assistant to the Engin-
eer Commissioner, stating that the public
pump at Brghtwood which the association
had requested to be repaired, had been at
tended to.
Mr.. W. A. Knowles. on the printing COM
mittee, made report to the effect that the
work of printing official stationary and the
constitution and bylaws had been COM
pleted, these pamphlets containing also a
list of the committees and members. Mr.
N. E. Robinson reported the recent meet
ing of the United Association of Suburban
Citizens, to which he had been a delegate
from this association. Mr.. Robinson said
the United Association expected this body
to send :hree delegates, but this is objected
to by the Brightwood association. Mr..
Robinson was then reappointed as a dele
gate. A letter of resignation from Mr.. H.
A. Galley was read and accepted.
Mr. WV. Cox, who has had 0harge of the
Smithsonian department exhibit at the At
lanta exposition, has returned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
CARLIN SPRINGS,

The regular meeting of the Euchre Club
was held last night at Sunnyside, the resi-
dence of Mr.. w. s. Stockbridge. The regu-
lation number of games was played Mr.. H.
E. Olcott winning the highest number
among the gentlemen, twelve out of fifteen,
and Mrs. w. II. Olcott winning eleven out
of the same number.
The Southern Railroad Patrons Associa-
ton has recently received notice that tick
ct station will soon be erected in place of
the open shed now in use. The plans sub
mitted to the association show that 1t will
be one of the prettiest stations on the road.
The residents of the "OId Homestead"
who have left the village to live in kensing-
ton, Nd, will be greatly missed by the re-
mainder of the population. The family con-
sists of Miss Leila Gurley, Messrs. Joseph
and Royal Gurley AMI their aunt, Miss Car
oline Gurley.
Gen. S. S. Burdett and wife and Mrs. and
Miss Graham have moved from their sum-
mer residence, Thorpe Villa" to their home
in Washington, where they will spend the
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. Town have recently
moved into their new house on Poplar ave-
nue..
The young ladies Of the village are looking
dance to be given New Year eve at Curtis
Hall.
Mr.. VIM. NJ. Stockbridge, who has been
visiting relations In the village, has return
ed to his home in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
GAITHERSBURG.

'Messrs VIM. Rich E. J. Chiswell, c. ].
Burdette and Miss Gertrude Burdette are
In attendance upon the meeting of the
State Grange, in Baltimore, representing
Montgomery County Grange.
Revs. William and John Henry are the
guests of friends in town.
Wednesday night last the Epworth NJ E.
Church Sunday school board held its an
ual meeting for summing up the work of
the past year and electng officers to con-
duct the school for 1896. Rev. William c.
Brian presided, and Miss Carrie Crawford
was secretary, Action was taken in refer
ence to a proper observance of Christmas
by the school, in the appointment of E. D.
Kingsley. p. NJ. Smith and Miss Helen R.
Crawford committee of arrangements.
The selection of officers resulted as follows
superintendent, Philemon NJ. Smith; secre-
tary, Miss Carrie Crawford; treasurer,
David F. VIrts; librarian. Maurice Craw-
ford; organise, Mrs C. D. Kingsley; ushers,
c. Scott Duvall and f. D. Kingsley The
last three offices mentioned were created
by the action of the meeting. designations
of Mrs. e. ID. Kingsley and Miss f. Jennie
Waters as teachers were accepted.
Gaithersburg Lodge, No 2lI, of Good
Templars, arranged at Its meeting this
week to give a banquet in honor of the
resident in Montgomery county, on Thurs
day evening of the holiday week.
Some days ago a brilliant wedding occur
red IN the Jacksonville Baptist Church Mr.
Thomas c. Darby and Miss Estelle Allnutt
daughter of Mr.. N. W. Allnutt. We're the
contracting parties. Rev. Charles H. Wa
tiers. pastor of the church. officiated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
LAUREL.

At the monthly meeting of the city coun-
Gil the clerk was directed by the council
to notify Bailiffs Robey and Griffith to make
an immediate inspection of the sanitary
condition of the city. The council also di-
rected Engineer English to notify the con-
tractors to extend the Main street improve
ments from list street, the point at which
they stop, to within eighteen feet of the B.
and o. depot. An ordinance prohibiting
persons from throwing waste paper, gar
base or other dirt material into any gutter,
roadway or catch basin On Washington ave-
nue. and Main street, under penalty of fine,
was passed.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist
Church he'd sociable al the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. j. r. Wheeler Wednesday
evening. Among the features of the So
ciable were a recitation by Miss Helen
Ryan, a piano solo by Mrs. H. Allen Ison a
vocal solo by Mrs. D. NJ Fisher, and a reci-
tation by Miss Bragunier. Refreshments
were served also during the evening.
Among those present were Mrs. c. W. Koin-
er, Miss Nellie Simpson, Miss Helen Ryan,
IIrs. +. S. Harding, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Glib
son, Miss Annie Wilson, Misses Virgie and
Dottie Frost. Mrs. Annie and Sallie Slater,
Mrs. Julia Harris, Mrs. H. A. Ison, Miss
Maud Stewart, Mrs. D. NJ. Fisher, Mrs An
ME Hearn, and Messrs. Cadle, Cromwell
Dixon. Hagner and Mr. John Long
The Laurel Athletic Club at its annual
meeting. Tuesday night. elected officers for
the coming year as follows: President, Jas.
p. Curley; vice president, George W. Waters
jr.; secretary. H. Pierce Baldwin; treasurer
Thomas Cronmiller; board of governors,
Jos. r. Wheeler, Hermann Odenwald Geo.
E. Baldwin, Louis Burton and William Jack
son.
Mr.. w. c. Barclay is the guest of his
daughter. Mrs. T. A. tombstone
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Episcopal
Church held Jahrmarket at Masonic Hall
Tuesday and Wednesday. The tables were
tastefully decorated. Those in charge of the
tables were: Supper, Mrs. ]. F. Billiard, Mrs
Cole, Mrs. George W. Waters and Mrs
John Cronmiller: doll table, Mrs Wyeth
Miss Lena Brehme. Miss Mary Estep; con-
fectionery, Miss Myra Waters Mrs W. H.
Harrison. Miss Maud Harrison, and Mrs.
John Walk; fancy, Mrs. William E. Walk al
Mrs. George w. Livingston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
DUNCANsoN BROS, AUCrIoNEERs.

Ihq PnnItlSnr SALE OF yALuABIE RESIDENCE
rMupERTi, KNOWN AS NUMBER 1926 G
STREET NORTHEAST. WASHINGTON, DC.
, by virtue of a deed of trust, duly recorded in
tne land records of the District of Columbia, in
LII tr 1893 fol'o 241, will sell. the request
or the party secured thereby, at public auction in
front Of the premises. FRIDAY, THE TWENTY
SEVENTH DAY OF DECEMBER, AID. 1895. AT
FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following described real
estate, to wit:
Lot numbered two hundred and eighty-three t2s3),
in square numbered ten hundred and four 1OO4 in
Francis ii. Duehays subdivision of lots in the said
square. as the said subdivision is recorded in the
office of the of the District of Columbia,
In Book 49, page ia together with all the i'm
provemens. ways. easements, rights privileges and
appurtenanccs to thee same belonging in any
wise appertaiEing
Terms of sale: One-thrd cash. and the balance
in Ole and two years. with notes to bear interest
at I % ate of six per cent per annuln, payable
semi annually Until paid and secured by decd of
trust upon the property sold, all cash. at the
optici of the purchaser. deposit of 500 required
at the time of sale. All conveyancing and record
ing at the cost of purchaser. Terms Of sale to be
complied with within ten days otherwise the trus-
tees the right to resell the property at the
risk and cost of the defautinS purchaser, after
five days advertisement of surh resale in some
Newspaper published in Washington D. c.
ALBERT A. WILSON
JOHN Il. LARNER Trustees.
st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-14
DUNCANsoN BROS. Auctioneers.

TRUSTEES' SALE OF A HANDSOME THREE
STORY AND CELLAR BRICK AND STONE
DWELLING II THE NORTHwEST SECTION
OF OF. THE E,, CITY; KNOWN AS PREMISES NO.
BY virtue of a certain deed of trust. da ted the
thrty-frst (3lst} diy Of December, AID. 1894, and
recorded anon: the land records OF the District of
Columbia. Liner 1871. folio 4Ot ct sell, and at
the request Of the holder of the note secured there
DAY OF DECEMBER. AID. 1895, AT QUARTER
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following de-
scribed property. situate in the city of Washing
ton. District of Columbia. to wit All that certain
piece or parcel of land and premises known and
distinguished and being lot numbered two hum
dred ard eighteen (2ls,. in James H. Meriweth,rs
died and six tcO6). per plat record ID in the Of
fee of the for the District Of Columbia in
iber 10. folio 1871. together with the improve
ment3 thereon subject to prior existing deed Of
trust upon said property dated September Il. 500.
to secure the OF six thousand $50 000l dollars
In five years at per cent.
Terms of SALE third of the pu-chns. money
paid in cash and the Mianc, to he paid in two
years, secured by deed Of trust upon the property
sold. with interest, payable semiannually. at the
rate Of six 80 per cent per annum. or all cash. at
the option OF the purchaser. deposit Of 500
will he required the time OF sNla. Sale be
closed In fifteen days from day Of sale, otherwise
the property will he resoid the risk and cost Of
dsfaulting purchaser. after fvH davs' advertise
D. c. Conveyarcine at cost Of purchaser.
CLARENCE RHEEu. Trustee,
9l6 r st.
del2-d&ds FRANCIS HUFTY Trustee