Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-09-10


soiourn in Colorado. He visited many
many places Of interest in that state,
including Denver, Pueblo, Manitou
Leadyille, South Park, Silver Plume,
Georgetown and Central City. He
thoroughly enjoyed the trip, and pro.
nounces the mountain scenery grand
beyond description. He says that
times in Colorado are hard and ousi-
ness hat The people are unit for
free silver, and take it for granted that
there is not gold man in the state.
They charge up ali of their financial
woes to the "crime Of 1873. one
man with whom Mr. Penhallegon was
conversing told him, in sorrow, that he
had a sister living in New York who
is "gold bug" fact which he said
he could not understand, as he has ever
regarded her as an intelligent woman.
Another man, on being told that Mr..
Penhallegon was for gold, expressed
great astonishment, and afterwards
confessed that it was very difficult for
him to believe that his eyes had actu-
ally beheld gold bug. All other states
may possibly be In doubt, but Mr..
Penhallegon says that he firmly be-
lieyes that the Centennial state is GER
tain for Bryan, and free silver at the
ratio of 16 to l, without waiting for the
consent of any other state or nation.
Notwithstanding the fact that polit-
ically, he found himself decidedly in
the minority, he greatly enjoyed his
stay among the silverites, and feels
much benefited by it.
Charles Corey and Ben Holland, of
Hollandale, circulated among their
Mineral Point friends on Monday.
The one is strong Bryan man and
the other Just as strong for Mckinley.
Their visit here, however, had no
political significance, and both were
cordially greeted by old time friends.
Tom Whtford, travelling salesman,
arrived here last week for visit with
his parents and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Deller are again
with their Mineral Point friends, hav-
ing come over from Lancaster on Fri.
day. Mr.. Deller's health is greatly
improved by his rest from business
cares Both Mr.. and Mrs. Deller are
fayorites in social circles here and a
host of friends welcome their return.
Mr.. Richard Aide started on Tues
day for st. Paul where he goes to COM
plete his theological studies at the
Hill Catholic seminary. He grad
uated in June from st. Ambrose col
lege, Davenport, Iowa, and now enters
the Hill seminary where he will re-
main for three or four years, after
which time he will be ordained priest.
He is a young man of bright promise,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. James Aide,
highly respected residents of the town
of Mineral Point and the parents of
nine sons.
ON his return from the west II. j
Penhallegon, jr., brought with him
Miss Flora, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. 5. f. Goldsworthy, of
Boulder, Colo. She will remain for a
visit with relatives.
Mrs. Louisa Tyler and Mrs Annie
Behrns and little daughter came up
from Chicago on Monday evening, for
a visit with friends.
Mrs. Chris. Weibers and children are
here from Chicago, visiting her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. samuel JenRln.
Mrs John Hadfeld, of Chicago, is
here visiting her father Mr.. Thomas
Rogers and other relatives.
Fred Deylin, of Chicago, is here for
shore visit with friends. He has
employment in railroad office.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. +. Penberthy visit
ed relatives and friends in this city
and Cobb during the week. Mr.. Pen
berthy is manager of the Ideal Opera
company with headquarters in Chicago,
He intended to have the company,
which is large one, play here during
the fair, but owing to shortness of
time concluded not to have them
come.
on account of the fair, the Public
Library will be closed on Wednesday
afternoon.