Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-08-13

| DaptlSmal service auu pEeacn SeEuou
appropriate to the occasion. In the
evening the subject of the sermon will
be: The man who made rod for his
own back" Should the weather be
unduly hot, the evening service will be
held in the lecture room. Last Sun
day evening this change was made
and pleasant meeting was enjoyed
in spite of the heat.
Arrangements have been completed
for, the Joint debate on the money
question between Hon. w. c. Silver
thorn, of Wausau, and Hon. a. c.
Rankin, of Pittsburg, Pa. The debate
will take place at the Iowa county fair,
at Dodgeville, Thursday, Aug. 20,
Each debater will be given an hour
and fifteen minutes. Speeches will
begin at 100 p. m.
Darlington Journal John Demuth,
ST, drove to this city from his Jones
dale farm, Monday, bringing his wife
and little Frank John doesn't claim
to be much of farmer, but he has
harvested. this year, 5000 bushels of
oats and 100 tons of hay; and has
IS acres of corn growing that promises
to Weld 50 bushels to the acre,
The Mineral Point Dairy Board of
Trade held its semi monthly meeting
on "Wednesday. A considerable
amount Of cheese was sold Cheddars
at 6 cents; Twins, 81 cents.
Special meeting of Mineral Point
lodge F. and a. NJ, Friday evening,
Aug. II. Work on Third degree.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Well Of Milwau-
kee, have been visiting in this city,
the guests of H. ). We'll and family.
Prof. :. I. Osborne is home for Il
stay of several weeks.
Mrs. George Foster aud daughter
are here from Milwaukee for visit at
the home of her parents Mr.. ard Mrs.
n. Treweek
w. +. Williams of Dodgeville, made
a business stay of a few days in Min
eral Point this week.
Mrs. Gates and son Morris are visit
ing relatives and friends at Belmont.
Mrs. Guy p. Cobb and daughter
returned home last week after visit
of some months with relatives in
England.
Miss Minnie Rowe, of Platteyille,
is visiting friends in this city.
Miss Matte Rogers, of Lancaster, is
the guest of Mrs. Mary Hales.
Mrs. John Schaff and daughter,
Miss Lizzie, left Wednesday morning,
for trip to South Dakota and Sioux
City, Iowa, where they will visit rela-
tives and friends.
Young Mems Meeting at L. M.
church, next Sunday morning, at 9
o'clock. A Penhallegon will lead;
subject, King of Kings"
Iowa County Fair, next week.
Although Mineral Point is not fav-
ored with a building boom, this year,
a few buildings are being erected and
many improvements are being made.
The abundant crops Of this year can
not fail to have beneficial effect on
business everywhere. Far better to
have abundant crops and low prices
than scarcity and high prices.
Caroline Bryan, of Belmont has
been granted a widows pension.
Wednesday, Sept. 9th, will be chill.
dren's day at the Mineral Point Fair,
when all children under l3 years of
age will be admitted free. 1t is hoped
that the little folks will come by thou.
sands, and every precaution will be
taken for their safety and comfort;
but it is better that they be accom-
panied by their parents or guardians
SO far as possible.
Mrs. J. I. Dickinson, arrived here
on Wednesday from her home in
Kalispell, Montana. She will remain
for a visit with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. II. y. James and other relatives.
Timothy Ryan, of Ridgeway, was a
welcome caller at The Democrat office
on Wednesday.
Prepare for the great Southwest
Wisconsin district Fair, to be held the
econd week in september.
Mr.. w. ;. White, wife and son, are