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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12
Neiphboring County Notes.
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tGleaned from Exchanges
James and Thomas Casey were
instantly killed near Monroe Friday
afternoon by the premature explo-
sion of charge of dynamite in a
lead mine
Otto +. Lund has sold the South
Wayne Messenger to Francis e.
Marble and @. A. Pember. We wish
the new publishers good luck
Chas. Altenberg and sons Of Hazel
Green have struck a rich lead of
mineral on JEFF Crawford's land near
that village. Thursday they were
taking out ore at the rate Of several
thousand pounds per hour.
The two sons Of u. II. Reilley, of
Boscobel, who were supposed to have
been drowned in yellow river, were
found near Marshfeld, over twenty
five miles from home. Their mother
had punished one of them and they
retaIiated by running away.
w. G. Showalter, of Lancaster, is of
an inventive turn of mind and has
before this worked out several inge-
NOUS contrivances. His latest is Il
wood saw aud it works almost to
perfection. The power il furnished
by the feet and We're it not for the
sound a the saw cutting through the
wood one might almost imagine lie
was taking a spin on a bicycle. The
machine il capable Of riding through
several cords of wood in day, in its
present crude state.
Two tramps went into saloon
1T Lancaster last week, with one
gallon jug, had ii filled with Si-a-gal-
lon whisky, and offered in payment
a silver dollar which was all the
money they had. The bartender in
dignantly poured 1t back into the
barrel and gave them back their jug.
Going into an alley behind the saloon
they broke oil the top Of the jug
ana took ont Of ii two large sponges
which they squeezed intoau old oys-
ter can and drank Of the high priced
liquor with great relish All Of
which reminds lis that there is more
than ono way to skin a cat.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12
DoDGEVII.LF..

From the Chronicle.
Jeremiah Webster died ut the
home Of his son, in Clyde, ON the I'D
inst, aged So years.
Mr.. John T. James, of this city, has
shipped his household effects 10
Adrian, Mimi aud his family will
20 there next week to establish their
future home.
No further steps will be taken to
establish electric lights for this city
until after the new council selected.
Chas. II, Taplor has purchased the
Martin lots on Union street, between
Fountain and Division, and viii
erect u fine new residence IN the
spring.
The basement of the Nj, T. church
has been completely ovcrhauled, the
interior entirely changed, renovated
and decorated 1T an expense Of about
$500
\ grand bazaar will be given on
Good Friday and Saturday evenings,
vt the q, A. X. hall, 10y the ladies Of
the Dodgeville branch of the Iowa
county soldiers monument associa-
ton,
All the real estate belonging to the
estate Of tho late samuel Hoskins
and Ill in which the estate has an
interest, viii he sold at auction BY
the executors, III Tie court house, on
the 10th OF April
At 4 meeting of the Dodgeville
committee Of the Iowa county sol
diers monument association, * reso-
luton wa. adopted IS the committee
~ give Il railroad excursion to the
Monona lake assembly during its
session the coming summon.
But Few u thu town trcasurers
have made their final returns &c
taxes to- the county treasurer, hut
The returns thus far made demou-
strate tho fact that although the tax
was larger thpn usual ~ tile delin-
qlcncic. are no greater ana, iii some
instances less
From The sun
w. y .sasco departed Tor Cripple
creek, coll Thursday
Dam InUnVr W cobb, Iowa
county heriH aha has been ill
for some. il reported much better.
RFN. Freeze l4- 68rn haI,l{D,+ VI
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12
COUNTY NEWS.
IINDEN.

LINDEN.
From southwest Wisconsin.
Tie pump that the Anaconda boys
have put in seems to 90 frstrate.
They have talked some Of getting q
different style pump.
Elisha Tredinnick's new store is
rapidly taking on form under the
skiIlful hands Of Mr. Granville con-
tractor, assisted by Mr. Geo. Colds
worthy.
l.. lreglown returned from the
kcokuk medical college last week
looking sleek and well. He has fin
ished his second year there. With
one year more lie will be full
hedged NJ. d.
Last week there was quiet we'd
ding ia DodgcVilie--E Edwin Mellor
20 Misa Susan Rule. Both parties
are well and favorable known in
Linden, this town being the home of
Both since their birth.
About the first Of April, prices re-
manning as good az al present, the
Granville Bros, Will start mp their
mine II will take them, with such
d force as they used to employ about
the whole summer to work up to
stevens line. Employment for fif-
teen OF twenty persons will thus be
found
Mrs Swenson, of G hicago and Mrs.
Barret, of Belmont, were both called
here last Wednesday by the serious
illness Of Mrs. NJ. Dinsdale. They
still rcmain, There Is no improve
ment in Mrs, Dinsdales condition.
Without pain, and fully conscious,
she seems TO be serenely passing into
the life that Is beyond
TIE best colrees, teas and dryed
aud canned fruits always TO be found
at Spratleris. II
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12
HIGHLAND.

From the Weekly Press.
p. p. Egan is in Milwaukee to have
an eye treated that has troubled him
some time.
A pleasant social gathering was
held at the Cholyin residence Mon
day evening, in honor Of G. +. Chol-
vim, who Is here on a visit from Chi
cago.
From a letter we understand that
owen Wall is doing nicely in Mil
waukee. The noted DIR. snyder has
him in charge. but we can't expect Mr..
Wall home again until next week.
Our water-works system will be
surely put in this spring. Bids for
the same were opened by the council
Tuesday noon, and upon examina-
ton that Of Fairbanks, Morse 4 Co.,
of Chicago, was accepted.
John. p. Lewis and JAS Correll, Of
Linden, and Fred Schaffer, of Dodge
Vile, commissioners appointed by
the court to decide the laying of a
road in the Smoky Hollow district,
were, III town the latter part of the
week. The decision of the town
board that the road was not necessary
was affirmed by the commission.
r. Kennedy has a fine bone dig
gings III his lot in Dry Bone Hollow
A shaft Vyaa rpcently sunk about re
feet and some fine bone was brought
into view. The bone makes in crew
ices about six to eight feet high and
about eight inches to Il foot wide
while, as they are drifting, many
more fine sheets are brought in sight
At present Mr.. Kennedy has four
men on the strike who are taking
out three tons of ore day.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12

With the approval ~ the state
superintendent, the required stand
ard for teaeher, certificates has
been fixed a. follows
Fer third grade minimum II 6e7a
Gar second grade 70a5 and for first
Grade 75aa. standings ai s0a Will b.
transferred ffom certificates i'm force
III time ~ writing.
Oral reading from SCOTS Lady os
the Lake.
EMMA I NORWOOD.
bwR County superintendent.
ANeea, Wis, Jan, al iss,6.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12

Daisy Belle sharp, q young society
woman Of san Francisco, is a recruit 4
the stage. she viii tie a member of the
Frawley company
Julia Dean. u Salt Lake society cir
and niece az Jnlia Dean Hayne, the
famous actress. will soon make her de-
hut in her native city. She Will play the
ingenue rolein Cora Tanner j Helene.
Old Hoss William Hoey has in prepa
ration i new song which il expected U
more than rival They ne After Ne
and The Man Who Broke the Bans
II Is entitled Don't You Think III
Do"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12
Teachers Examinations.

Public examinations for the teach
ers Of Iowa county will be held as
fellaNs
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12
Town of Mineral Point.
FEBRUARY, 29th, 1896.

FEBRUARY, 29th, 1896
Regular meeting of the town board
Present, John Jackson, Joseph Ben
nett and Edward Aid.
Following accounts were allowed
and orders drawn for the same:
Bridge bills, pr H. II. Wright.................Sl3l y
Mrs. Jane Prisk. temporary aid...,........ IS
Mrs Jane Hartley ..-........ 20
Being no further business meeting
adjourned.
JOHN JACKSON,
III. III. WRIGHT, Chm.
Town Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12

ceiyed at the M. Il. church morning
service. 5ixty-fiye have joined since
the conference.
The revival meetings at the +. NJ.
church still continue with undated
interest. Eleven new members were
received into church fellowship last
Sabbath evening, making total OF
about 20 since the revival began
AT society meeting Of this church
it was unanimously decided to retain
the present pastor, Rev. K. Titmarsh
for the coming year.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12
Who Shall Be Mayor I?
sgs1gss
ssnekEse

In order to get an express
sion Of the people as to whom
they would like to have serve
them for mayor the coming
year, the TRIBUNE has placed
at the foot of the stairs lead
ing up to the office, a ballot
box, in which voters are re-
quested to deposit ballots cut
from this paper, with the
name of the voters choice for
mayor written on the blank
line below. The ballots will
be taken out just before the
TRIBUNE goes to press each
week until election day, and
the result published in these
columns. No ballots except
these will be counted.
.....FOR MAYOR......
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12
For Sale.

The blacksmith shop and tools of
the late George Day. The most COM
plete set Of tools in the city, and the
best outside surroundings, including
sheds for horses and convenience to
water, This property has now been
appraised, and can be bought at 4
bargain. Enquire of
43tf j. b. REYNOLDS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12

TIE best eolrees, teas and dryed
aud canned fruits always 70 be found
at Spratlers. II
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12

ALBERT SPRATLER, the pioneer
grocer Of Mineral Point, is still at it
and as ever makes it point to
carry complete line of the best and
freshest goods, and TO sell the same
as low as any competitor. II
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12
In Loving Remembrance.

NEW NAMES.
John Francis ..,. ...........l II
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12
The Vote for Mayor.

Result Of balloting in the Tribune
box for mayor, down to Wednesday
noon, March nth, is as follows:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12

From the Weekly Press.
p. p. Egan is in Milwaukee to have
an eye treated that has troubled him
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-03-12

SUNRISE pancake -four at Hendra
Bros.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08
PHoNoPLEx.
4 Marvellous Machine That Eoacts Won
dars

4 Marvellous Machine That Eoacts Won
ders
The phonopleN, or, more properly
speaking, The Edison Phonoplex Sys-
tenn Of Telegraphy is a novel and in
teresting application Of the principle
OF induction to the working OF tele-
graph lines. is one Of the wonderful
electrical discoveries Of + iison It
en- lys the unique distinction of being
the only well known method of trans
forming a single Morse wire into du-
plex circuit, making It possible to re.
ceisc two messages over the wire at
the same time from any given point
aud TO send two separate messages at
the same time over the same wire
The Santa Fe railway company, ever
alive to the interest Of the people along
its line OF road, and to the bait sring OF
the service, is putting in tho phono-
plex at Purcell, oklahoma City, Guth-
rie, Perry and Newkirk in oklahoma
This is a wonderful electrical machine
and enables the telegrapher to do what
seems the miraculous. The phonoplex
will soon be in place and in operation
at the station.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08
AaAIN rREE noMrs

In commenting on an article ia THE
LEADER last week. the Kingasher
Times takes the right track Con
gresham elect Callahan should be
gwen enthusiastic support. The Flynn
supporters, as is well known, are
throwing of, hut this win not phase
the congressional friends Of Oklahoma
As they helped Flynn, they viii help
Callahan and II the proper effort IS made
the free homes bill will become a law
at this session Of congress The Times
says; "We have passed far enough te-
yond the irritations Of the campaign
70 look back at them with equanimity
and 70 take mp, as matter OF public
concern, subject that undoubtedly
cut some figure therein All Of okla
homa is interested In free homes, for
reasons often set forth at length in
the Times and reasons felt as well as
expressed in words, by those occupy
ing homestesds, in OH those lands
which nave been added TO original ok
lahoma.
"The situation is known, the claim Of
the ove,nment hangs like the sword
OF DEmoeles over large part Of our
population, the partial success at leg.
islation is realized, and the difficulties
in the path Of farther advance are not
discounted. Is this time to halt in
what has been untertaken, just before
this congress holds its last and short
session, or is it the propisious moment
when the united efforts Of our people
Fhould be exerted 10 tell congress that
we are In earnest
The Times holds TO the opinion that
II the bills now before congress az de-
feated, every step 60 far gained viii
have TO be taken over again. 10 new
congress not couversaut with the sui
ject. and no matter how energetic Mr.
Flynns successor may be, te can
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08
That Frisco srtensIon.

PHOENIX, Ariz,, Dec 7-(Speeial) -
d. b. Robinson, president OF the ST.
Louis and San Francisco railroad, will
arrive in Phoenix today with large
party Of eastern railroad men. The
trip is understood to be an official in.
spection of the Atlantic PaciHc, and
the connecting southwest lines. The
Atlantic & Pacific, during the past two
months, has come into the hands OF
the main stockholders OF the Frisco
road.
The line from Albuquerque has been
leased temporarily to the santa Fe,
but II the trustees sale OF the road
which is to take place in Coolidge,
New Mexico, January l., goes favor
ably for the Frisco, in this, the line
will be at once extended from Sapulpa
I. T., west TO Albuquerque giving the
Frisco line control OF the Santa HI
line to the Pacific coast.
ST LOUIS, Mo, Dec. I'm the
United States circuit court Judge Cald
well has granted the Frisco receivers
request 10 be discharged and 10 release
surety. The petition recited the his
tory of their appointment. and stated
| that the fnal report of the special
master on their doinRs had been filed
! for thirty days and no exceptions had
been presented thereto; and accom-
panying the application were the an
swers OF the parties in interest, assent
Ing TO the prayer. Thereupon, Judge
Caldwell made the order Of discharge
There are rumors in traffic circles of
further changes in the Frisco oper.
ating and traffic departments, but no
official statement is yet forthcoming.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08
ooMpLIMeNI Io 4 1000 80

What . Ktntuchy Papsr alas TO Say Cou-
cerninR Judge iirouks.
The Leader takes the following
from the acknowledgements Of NJ.
sterling Ky
Judge e.. q. Brootu.
ln our paper last week IL was stated
that Langley was after the Office now
held by Judge Rrooks. In any event
It is probable that somebody will be
appointed 70 succeed him ia few
months, and we but express the wish
of all our people when we say that it
the sincere desire fhis friends that he
may return TO Kentucky. The old
sign is still on tho Cour. street on .e,
in this city &C r. Brooks, attorney
at law, aud the homes Az the hearts
OF the people are open to bim. Come
on, Judge, aud take possession and
when the Democrats again come into
power, you shall step up higher. We
understand that Judge Brooks has
made al excellent rocord-and wc all
knew Ia would
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08
HJoHNsoN CALLS A CAUCUS.

The NowIy Elected Legislators to Meet at
Oklahoma city.
Colonel J w johnson, councilman
elect, has sent letter to each mem.
ber-elect OF the council, In which he
suggests a conference in Oklahoma
City on the 22d A similar letter has
been sent to members-elect Of the
house Colonel Johnson's letter is as
follows;
Hon. --- -
My Dear Sir.-A mum Der OF the mem:
oers-elect Of the council have suggested
the propriety OF a conference of all the
memb bers prior to the formal caucus
which will be held just prior TO the
convenng OF the legislature. Ii Is be-
lieved that much good could be ac-
complished by such conference; that a
general line OF Legislation could be
agreed upon; that the probability OF
wholesome leRis alton could be ln-
creased: that very much could be done
10 present the introduction OF useless
bitia that would result only in con.
fusion and loss OF time, and. in short.
that such conference would be, in
every way, productive OF good. In
accordance with such suggestions and
belief suggest that such meeting be
ncld In tins city which ia, perhaps,
the most convenient place OF meeting
ON Tuesday, the 22d inst, at 2 p m.
ana | earnestly invite your attendance
!, this dsy, send a copy OF this letter
each mem ber-elect
have also written several members
OF the house, suggesting that the free
silver, Democratic and PJpulist mem.
beTs-elect Of the house also be present
Yours very truly,
L w JouNeON
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

THE report that there is to be no in.
toxicating liquor at the White House
during the life Of the Mckinley ad
ministration looks like a diplomatic
movement TO drive the several
hundred Oklahoma stalwarts out OF
the Republican party. In fact, it is
feared direct slap is made at Capt.
Baker, Judge Pitzer, George Orner and
other pot-hunters who had expected to
20 called to Washington for consulta-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

Mr. r. " Greeve, merchant, OF Chill
howie. Va, certihes that he had con-
sumption. was given up to die, sought
all medical treatment that money
procure, tried all cough remedies he
could hear Of; but got no relief; spent
many nights sitting up in chair; was
induced 10 try DR.. Kings New Dis.
coyery, and was cured by the use OF
two bottles For past years has been
attending TO business, aud says DR.,
Kings New Discovery Is the grandest
remedy ever made, as ID has done so
much for him and also foF others in
his community. DR. Kings New Dis
Trial bottles free at c. H. Renfros
drug store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

THE Republican combine composed
"a local bank and Santa Fe solici.
tors, propose TO retrieve their election
losses by making central committee
men "cough up" In order to stand in
with the combine. Present appear
ances indicate that the Flynn-Asp-
McNeal machine is trying TO George
Peck" the territory.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

The fetes at Blenheim cost Just
500, 600, or half as much as the com
bined subscriptions Of Papa Wander
bilt and Mama Belmonts husband to
the Republican campaign fund.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08
$4,000 IN PRIZES.

we VIII give 5000 in prizes grown in logan
and Lincoln counties to be divided as follows
A $4,000 SUIT OF CLOTHES for the Best 10 Ears
A $l5 90 OHERCOAr for the Second Best 10 Ears
1000 SUIT OF CLOTHES for the Third Best 10 Ears
you wish TO compete for this prize necessary that
you bring your exhibit by January The contest closes
the above date
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08
shawnee Prospectors
.ecial 10 Daily Leader.

opeclaI 70 UaiIy Leader.
SHAwER. Dec. President Points.
Manager Biard and a party OF survey
ors have left for the Frisco in the vi
einity OF Sapulpa or Claremore to
view out a suitable route for a rail
road from Shawnee 20 one OF those
pOints
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

SENATOR Hill has been having ONE
repairs made 20 his teeth Perhaps he
expects TO be called upon TO eat some
Of his old speeches.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

Mr.. HANNA will not hear to the doing
away with the inaugural ball Mr..
Hanna believes in giving the whole
performance
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

lF the junior Massachusett, senator
doesn't quit bothering the president.
~elect-that gentleman is heelg to sigh
for a Lodge in some vast wilderness.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

RECENT developments indicate that
New Yofk's reform administration is
about ready for a Lexow committee
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

LET us hope that Tom Sharkey will
spare us the lecture and book writing
attachment
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

THERE is little doubt that the nation
would checrfully swallow tax II put
on beer.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

MRS. LEASE, from the plutocrauc
standpoint, has committed the unpar-
donahle sin. She has gone broke.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

& 0 81. That
+ 20 cases, homestead
y been cancelled, home
"a exhausted and farm Inn
hts sacrificed There is too
"a at stake TO risk two more years
20 delay TOO much at hazard to ad-
NIT OF partisan manouvres
There are several things on which
to build hope Of success. which may
be menticaed without doing harm to
the free home cause A change in the
interior department which places
Hon p, r Francis in charge as sec.
retsry, is one helpful sign Mr. Fran
els is western man, progressive
business man taken from the ranks OF
the common people Then this ter
ritory has, or had, an organization
with auxiliary branches in every
county with locals ia nearly every
township. Ia this organization, when
made more complete, as can be done
very quickly. lies the power OF the
people to aid immensely your repre-
sentative at Washington. and present
to the administration the argu.
ment upon which you base your equit.
able claims
How all this is to be done is a mat
tef Of detail a problem to be worked
out by The combined wisdom Of our
best men, but behind them should be
the moral support Of the Free Homes
League Of Oklahoma together with
such financial help as will cover some
needed expenses There is yet time,
but none 10 spare in accomplishing
what should be done. Lest some one
think this is plan to trench upon Mr..
Flynn domain, we assure them that
no one would more gladly welcome
such assistance from the people than
he, and no one will begrudge him the
honor5, IL success crowns our united
efforts.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

IT is evident that Mr.. Platt would
like to shoe. tire Choate in New York,
but he "dasn't"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

SkvERAL legs in this town need pull
ing. They are attached to industrious
petty thieves.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

Many political speakers. elergymen,
siugers aud others who use the voice
excessively, rely upon One Minute
Cough Cure TO prevent huskiness and
laryDgitis. It's value as q preventative
Is only equaled by its power 70 afford
instantaneous relief Eagle Drug Store,
100 Harrison avenue.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-12-08

~ AS SOON as Corbett heard that
sharkey would probably not get well,
he challenged him.