Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-06-11

AT the democratic county conven-
tion in Darlington on Monday, to
elect delegates to the democratic
state convention, a resolution In favor
of free silver coinage at the ratio
of 10 to ! was adopted.
Bass and pike fishing has been SO
good the past week that almost "any
old thing could catch fish. Even
the editor of the Darlington Demo-
crat has been able to regale on fine
black bass of his own catching.
THE beautiful home of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Hutchison was the scene
OF a memorable social event last Sat
urday evening, wren an ante-nuptial
reception was given in honor Of Mr..
HIS sister, Miss Amy, and the groom
elect, Mr.. Il. w. Crellen. From to
IL the spacious rooms were crowded
with guests, and most cordial social
intercourse preyaded the whole as
semblage, Alderson's orchestra,
located in the upper hall, enlivened
the pleasant hours. Dainty refresh
ments, elegantly served completed
the perfect entertainment.
THURSDAY, June 18th, will be
great day at Linden, unless all signs
fail. On that day the Odd Fellows OF
Iowa and adjoining counties will as
semble there for an annual picnic,
Lodges OF Mineral Point, Dodgeville,
Platteville and all the smaller towns
adjacent will be largely represented.
The Mineral Point Bard will furnish
the music, several good speakers are
listed for addresses, and some of the
best vocalists Of Southwest Wisconsin
willsing. Ample supplies Of creature
comforts to satisfy the inner man
will be provided.
THERE is no one thing upon which
Mineral Point people are more united
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band. Hence II seems scarcely
necessary to urge full attendance
at the first public concert and festi-
! val Of the season for the benefit Of
this popular musical organization
at the city park, next Monday even
ing, June 18th. The band has been
practicing On some new and choice
pieces lately, part Of which Will be
lpubllcly rendered for the first time
at this concert. Ladies' will serve
icecream and other refreshments.
Mr.. HERBERT N. LAFLIN went TO
Milwaukee Monday, to assist his
father, grand secretary, in preparing
for the meeting Of the Masonic Grand
Lodge, now on in that city. Mr.. L. has
completed arrangements to locate in
Milwaukee, and will move his family
there shortly. During bis stay here
he has won the esteem Of this entire
community, AM ho will bear hence
warm wishes that the largest meas
ure OF success may be the portion OF
himself and his estimable young
wife, whose departure from the home
and friends Of her girlhood leaves an
appreciable void in our social circle.
custom OF showering flowers and
other presents upon graduates on
commencement occasions Is so clear
ly seen that it Is not likely to be re-
vived in this city. Instead, the more
sensible way OF sending offerings to
the graduates at their homes was
generally adopted, and promises to
continue. 1t Is said that all graduates
ofthe class of '96 were thus generously
| 5membered. AS an example, Miss
Dollie Gribble had sent to her on
Saturday three or four nice books,
and such an abundance OF rare flow
ers, some of them in handsome vases,
that she would have needed dray
to take them home had they been
presented to her at the church.
THE Rewey schools closed Satur-
day, June 9Th, after successful year
under Mr.. p. III. Jeardeau and Miss
Martha Hughes. Pleasant exercises
were held consisting of the following
program:
1 Vocal Notwithstanding Love and song.
| Mrs. +. y. Davis, Prof II. +. Davis,
| Miss Martha Hughes =. II. Jeardoau.
Recitation .ft..s's. laura InueRer
| Instrumental solo ...,...,,....t Fern Brazlell
Oration--"rrue Eloquenee' 49,. Thomas Smith
Vocal soo-.Golden Years :. Francis Eigar
Commencement Address DR.. James Chalmers
Presentation of Diplomas Miss Underwood
Glass Song ....t.,....,.....,......es.. Class
4 AFTER July lst J.J. Hanscom n Co
will occupy the store roon lately
vacated by Eden d Blewett. Pend-
| ing removal they have determined to
reduce their stock, and to do 80 Will
make prices on wall paper, window