Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-11-05

Rev. Thomas Kent went to Albion,
Dane county, on last Saturday, and
on Sunday conducted divine service
and preached in the z. Nj. church of
that place, of which Rev. Nj. {. Baker,
is pastor. He reports pleasant jour
ney and pleasant stay in Albion.
Mrs. NJ. Chase left on Monday
morning for Chicago, to attend the
marriage of her Youngest brother,
James Matthews. The ceremony will
take place at high noon on Monday.
Nov. 9, the Rev. NJ. Stires, rector of
Grace Episcopal church (Chicago(, OIL
ciating Mr Matthews holds a res
ponsible position in the Phoenix lnSur-
ance company Of Hartford, Conn,
Rev. NJ. Chase is to be at Beloit on
Tuesday and Wednesday of next
week. He is down for two sermons
one of them az the benediction of the
splendid new rectory, which is the
crown of very successful rectorShip
of Rev. DR.. Royce, which covers more
than a quarter of a century In this
connection, it may be said that DIR.
Royce is the Patron of the Beloit
chapter of the order of the Eastern
star. Ii he is only as successful in
this line 1--WE have no doubt of itl as
he has been i'll the ministerial line, the
order may we'll congratulate itself,
During the wind storm Of Thursday
evening, Oct. %, the ampitheatre on
the fair grounds in this city was blown
down. The loss will reach over $500.
The lumber in the building is badly
damaged, as was also the stone foun-
dation.
Will kuhnhenn returned last Satur-
day from Minnesota, where he had
been for several months, harvesting
and threshing.
James ThraSher is home from Min
nesota, where he has been working for
some time.
Rev. Il. kent'S subject next Sunday
morning will be; The difference of
Conversion IN Ancient and Modern
Times" In the evening it will be:
"If God hardened Pharoah'S heart did
it take away his responsibility p
Henry Dryer, of Montfort, was III
this city and naclington this week.
Thomas Sims has purchased Mrs.
c. Collins's residence, High street, ad-
joining his own residence, which he
purchased last year.
p. f. Dering, of Darlington, made
business visit to Mineral Point on
Wednesday.
Thoma sells the i've Camera. See
ad.
Mrs. Erdmer, went to Montfort on
Thursday to visit with her daughter
Mrs, Henry Dryer.
A very pretty wedding took place at
All Saints church, Chicago, Wednesday
evening, Oct. %, the contracting
parties being Miss Kathryn Otter and
Mr.. Matthew j. Knox. The bridal
party entered the church few min
utes before o'clock to the strains of
Lohengrin's wedding march. The
bride was attired in white satin and
was attended by Miss Margaret Leahy,
who also wore white Mr.. John
Otter was best man. At the altar the
bride and bridegroom were united in
marriage by Rev. j. Gillian. After The
ceremony the newly welded pair and
wedding party returned TO the home
of the brides mother Mrs. G. Otter,
234l Wentworth Ave, where the
happy couple received the numerous
congratulations and best wishes Of
there friends. The presents re
ceived were many and costly and
token Of the esteem in which the
young people were held by their
families and friends Supper was
served by Smiley the decorations being
white and green. Covers were laid
for forty. Mr.. and Mrs Knox are now
on an eastern trip.