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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Save One Hundred Dollars.

Where? On that new piano you
would like to buy before Christmas.
To turn our present large stock
quickly, we Will sell you the famous.
Bradbury piano NJ small margin
above factory cost. No dealers's profits.
Cash or time.
The Bradbury has been the standard
Of piano excellence for over forty
years In all the large cities east and
west. It is used In the White House
now and has been since Grants llrst
term. Endorsed by the late Governor
Rusk and many others Of national
reputation.
Every piano has the makers writ
ten guarantee with forty years repu-
and one million dollars capital behind
1t. May be returned or exchanged, II
not satisfactory. The greatest piano
opportunity ever offered. viii save
you one hundred dollars, II you will
write direct to
FREEBORN G. SMITH,
Sole Manufacturer Bradbury Pianos.
255 257 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
NUMBER rs.
Public Sale.

The undersigned having sold his
farm, will sell at auction. on the place,
in the town of Mineral Point, adioin.
ing the city on the north. east, on
Wednesday, December, 9, at l o'clock,
sharp, the following described personal
property: Ten head of cattle, consist.
ing of j cows, five yearling steers,
| two year.old heirer. with calf, |
sucking calf, 20 sheep, (brood ewes)
IL shoats; n lot Of farm machinery,
including | Champion binder, mow-
ers, Il Mccormick and | Osbornel |
Monarch Sweep Rake, | Pulverizer,
l lumber wagon, : set double harness.
plows, harrows aud other farm utensils.
Terms; All sums under IS cash;
over that amount one years time, on
bankable paper, bearing 6 per cent
interest. RICHARD F'rrZsiMoNs.
n, X. NanMatre, auctioneer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

The Tax Roll of the city of Mineral
Point for 1896, will be in my hands
Dec. 10, and shall be in readiness to
collect taxes and receipt for same on
and after that date, at my store, oppo-
site Gundry & Gray's. Taxes should
be paid by January 10 1897, as after
that date an extra fee of , per cent
will be added in compliance with law.
CHARLES +. SPRINGER,
Dec. ,, 1896. City Treasurer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

Don't be persuaded into buying
liniments without reputation or merit
-Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no
more, and Its merits have been proven
by test of many years. Such letters
as the following, from l.. G. Bagly,
Hueneme, Cal, are constantly being
received 1.-The best remeny for pain
/ have ever used is Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, and say 80 after having used
1t In my family for several years. 1t
cures rheumatism, lame back, sprains
and swellings. For sale by all
druggists,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

Having located myself In this city,
| am prepared to receive scholars for
lessons on Piano or Organ. Terms
Reasonable. Enquire ut rooms oppo-
site the lower ward School.
LENA THOMAS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
If You Want

The very best of everything necessary
to make the Christmas dinner festive
and toothsome, your supplies should
come from Brewer x Penhallegon's
clean and up to date :" stock of gro.
ceries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Lost

On Monday morning, between Min
eral Point and Dodgeville, box con
tanning some goods from the wooden
mill. Finder will please leave same at
Dodgeville postonlce, Mineral Point
postofllce, or Sims livery barn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
After hearing some friend col

After hearing some friend continu-
ally praising Chamberlain's Collie,
and Diarrhoea Remedy, Curtis Fleck,
Of Anaheim, California, purchased a
bottle Of II for his own use and is now
as enthusiastic over Its wonderful
work as anyone can be. The 25 and
50 cent sizes for sale by all druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Il. Strclcsky,

Tanner and Furrier, Mineral Point,
Wis, is prepared to do tanning and
repairing on short notice. Fur Coats,
Gloves, and everything In fur goods
neatly repaired, Also carpet weaving.
Residence on Iowa street, near Episco-
pal church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Mothers Bread.

Our bread Is rs near like tho bread
mother used to make" ms II is possi-
BILE for any one---except mother to
make. Its as sweet MS nut. Ask
for "mother's bread" at
BREWER Il PENiIALLEaoN's,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
All Kinds Of Books
AT Hanscom's.
Having Purchased

The Hosking Gallery, ] will endeavor
by first class work to merit a share Of
your patronage. Call and see samples
of he new styles of the new photos.
J. G.. SMITH.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Winter APPLES.

A car Of the choicest stock and
varieties, just received, and must be
turned into money at once. $l.75
(spot CASH per barrel. Avail your.
self of this great opportunity before
IL Is too late.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

Christmas gifts in china: pin trays,
bon bon boxes nut trays. cups and
saucers, plates and platters. at Brewer
& Pephallegon's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
For Christmas

"Sweet Meats" don't fail to supply
your wants from Brewer X Penhalle-
CONS carefully selected stock Of con
fectionery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

All the newest styles and designs, at
Hanscom's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
IL. Il. Ileight.

The Horsebuyer, will be at Chamley's
Hotel, Mineral Point, on Tuesday and
Wednesday, December Is and 16.
Drivers and big horses wanted.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Lamps.

Big assortment of Lamps to be
closed out Immediately regardless of
cost, at Gales store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
MISS A. II. GALE,

Teacher OF D'ianO and Organ.
From National Conservatory OF
Music, New York For terms apply
at residence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Call at Smiths

Photo Studio where you always get th'
latest. Hosking's old stand.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

At Smiths, at prices within the reach
OF all. Hosking's old stand.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
TO Rent.

Pleasant Rooms, with board Inquire
at The Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Three Organs

For Sale at factory prices remainder
Of s. 7. Osborne's stock. Good
instruments. A. i. BIsHop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Isargains! bargains /!

In Groceries, Gloves and Mitts, Crock
cry and Glassware, at Gales Cash
store,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Keen Warm

BY wearing one of A. G.. Deller's Fur
Overcoats. He carries all grades and
qualities Opening every day in the
week
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
4. q .Ieller

Has cut price ad in this issue which
it will pay you to read and govern
yourself accordingly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Fountain Pens.

From $l.00 to ~ ~ at j. J. Hans
com IL Co.'s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Mrs. Anna Cummings,

Mrs. Anna Cummings,
Teacher of piano and organ, grad
uate of Conservatory at Bloomington,
ILL.,; also, attended the Conservatory
In Chicago Central Music Hall. Terms
reasonable. Enquire at the residence
of Mr.. John Cummings.
Notice.
All persons indebted to Joseph
Gerlach will please call and settle their
accounts.
Oysters,
At all times during their season, at
Spratlers. In can or bulk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Exquisite Cut Glass,

Blue and olive Wedgewood, and delft
ware, at Brewer & Penhallegon's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Brewer a. Ibenllalle,

Are displaying an unusually attractive
line of holiday goods this year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Gold Pens.

Just what you want for Christmas
gifts at Hanscom's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
For Sale.

A Brand New Cutter. Inquire Of
A. +. Bishop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Toys and Fancy Goods,

OF ali kinds gifts for ala J. ].
Hanscom * Co.'S
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Iron TOYS,
Pictures.

Dolls. Games, at J. J. II. u Co.'S.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
We have an elegant
line of SHOES.
Gundry & Gray.

Books, Books. Books,
The very Suitable for gifts
at J. J. Hanscom & Co.'S
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

Everything will be sold very cheap for
Cash, at Gales Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Dolls. Dolls. Dolls. Dolls.

Call and see the fine line of dolls, at
Hanscom's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Have You Seen

Pictures and Statuary at J. j. Hans.
com d Co.'S.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Oysters,
Holiday Goods,
Statuary.

At Spratler's. Call and inspect
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03

When In Doubt
What to buy for Nmas buy Book of
j. j. Hanscom II Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Very Pretty

A Very Fine Line at Hanscom's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
Calendars, ,
For Thirty naNs,

At Hanscom's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-12-03
First Class Photographs

BREWER Il PENHALLEGoN.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19

In some parts of Germany the Yule
log is placed on the hearth on Christ
mas eve and If possible kept burning
for two or three days. Then piece of
it is laid aside for the purpose Of light
ing the next years log and of guarding
the household from harm. Pieces Of fir
wood charred but not quite burnt out
in the Christmas fire are also placed un-
der the family bed in some German vii
lagos to avert the dreaded lightning
stroke, which appears in this relation to
be the type of fire in its evil aspect, in
contradistinction from the solar orb, the
representative of beneficent light and
warmth. The custom Of burning a Yule
log for three days and nights in each
homestead is almost certainly survival
from the alteration once offered TO the
sun at the winter solstice.
Three centuries after the Christian
era sun worship was still maintained in
Brittany, and in Normandy not more
than 100 years ago the household fire
was extinguished on Dec. "a and the
Christmas log was ignited by the aid Of
a flame procured from the lamp burning
in the neighboring church. This fact af-
fords curious instance Of the probable
transference of respect and reverence
from the sacred fire Of a purely heather
creed to the ecclesiastical lights of Ca
tholicism. When the pagan rites for pro-
curing unsulried fire were forbidden or
fell into desuetude, the ideas to which
they owed their origin and development,
instead Of perishing, continued to exist
more or less perfectly by attaching
themselves to usages and ceremonies
having no direct association with them.
-Gentleman' Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
yyhy Everybody smiied.

An amusing scene was witnessed by
many pedestrians one day at the corner
of Thirty seventh street and Broadway.
A fence, about 30 feet high, covered
with theatrical Autographs, incloses a
lot ON that corner, where the founda'
tions Of now building are being laid.
II was the noon hour, and six brawny
sons Of Erin were seated on slightly
raised platform, resting against the
fence They were eating their luncheon
and were joking and laughing to their
hearts content Those who stopped to
look ut the group could not withhold a
smile, for directly above this jolly group
of Irishmen, in bold, lurid letters,
were the words 1.-THE Gay Parisians "
Here indeed was pleasant satire, the
result of accident. No wonder the work.
ingmen wondered why people smiled at
them so much. New York Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
LETTERS COST s, APIECE.
California Miners Lined Up For tho Mail.
and Places Were Worth $500


A we'll known patent attorney in this
city, who was in California in the early
mining days, apropos the publication in
The Post Of the cost of carrying mails
ON the Yukon, makes some interesting
statements about similar service on the
Pacific coast in 19d0-50
1--WE had to pay 81 for every letter
sent or received" he states, "besides
the government postage. We were in
the mines and had to send a messenger,
with an order for the postmaster TO de-
liver to him our mail at Sacramento, a
distance Of from 75 to 100 miles, ac-
cording TO the location of the camps.
Parties made business Of carrying the
mail and had regular routes around
through the mining camps.
"At that time mail went by way Of
the isthmus, there being but one steam
er every three weeks. As u result, at
San Francisco and at Sacramento, the
two main offices and supply points for
the state, there would be large crowd
waiting every time mail arrived. They
finally adopted a rule among themselves
requiring all to form in line and take
their turn, and hundreds stood or laid
in line day and night to keep their
places, sometimes several days before
they could be served, the line being
formed days before the steamer arrived
Resident speculators would take position
in the line, and when they had advanc-
ed near the door would sell their place
to others from the mines, who were
waiting, frequently getting from 500
to $500.
"Such thing can hardly be believed
by those who have never had any such
experience, but in the fall Of 1849 an OK
team driver got $40 per day and board,
Sundays being counted the same rs 9th.
er days, while carpenters got from an
ounce (S1G) to an ounce and half per
day, everything else costing in proper
tion, and hence the mail carriers for the
mines could better afford to pay for the
position in line than to wait ON expense
and lose the time, they sometimes being
kept waiting for week before they
could get all their mail for the several
camps.
Zone of the curious sights was the
sale of the New York papers. As soon
as the steamer arrived man or boy
with lot of papers would rush ashore
mount box and just as fast as he could
hand out the papers and make change
dispose of them at 81 each. OF course il
time all this changed, but communica
tion with the States was then SO slow
and the time required SO great that tC
us, isolated as we were from home ant
friends and the whole outside world, il
seemed almost an eternity. "-Exchange
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
WHY THE psrRolMsN MISSED.
An Old Time Match with Revoivers I'm
the TenderIoin Police Station.

An Old Time Match with Revoivers In
the Tcndcrioin Police Station.
"The recent order Of the police board
that all patrolmen shall become prof.
cient in the use of the revolver" said
retired sergeant, reminds me of lit
tie target practice that took place in the
cellar of the Tenderloin station house on
West Thirtieth street three years ago.
There was quite Il sporty crowd of pa
,rolmen doing duty I'm that precinct in
those days, and there was always pok-
" game in the off platoon. The game
was run on the dead quiet of course and
was played in a small room in the cellar
used ordinarily for storing ballot boxes
and other election paraphernalia. The
boys smuggled stove down there, and
a poker table that was seized in raid
on a gambling house was corralled and
placed in the room.
"Now, there were two wardmen do.
ing duty in the Tenderloin then, and as
they had no regular hours they were
able TO play along with each platoon
without interruption. They were cou-
pie Of pretty slick fellows, and it was
only matter Of time when they'd have
all the money on the table. Eventually
IL got so that the patrolmen wouldn't
play with them any more, and this
source Of revenue cut off, they hit on the
| idea of shooting at target with revolv-
ers at 20 cents shot. Now, some Of
these coppers were crackajacks with pis-
tolls, and they seized the opportunity
thus offered To win back tho money they
had lost at poker. SO one night to-
mato can was set up at one end of the
long cellar, and lighted candle was
placed beside it. Then the men began to
shoot. Only two pistols were used, but
every time patrolman shot he missed,
while the wardmen bored hole in the
can each time.
Every night for week the men
would shoot, and always with the same
result The wardmen were winning
about $40 apiece a night, when the game
came to q sudden end. One of the patrol
men suddenly opened the pistol which
a wardman had handed him TO shoot
with and found it loaded with blank
cartridges Then there was a howl and
the bad shooting Of the platoon was OK
planned. The other pistol, which the
wardmen had been using, was loaded
with 32 caliber bullets, and as both wore
good shots Of course they plumbed the
can each time. The patrolmen threaten
ed all sorts Of things, but the wardmen
only laughed and held on to the money
they had won. There was no use kick.
ing to the captain about it, for he'd
have preferred charges against every
mothers son of them for gambling ir
the station house, and so the patrolmer
swallowed their loss and let the matter
drop. But it was long time before they
got over it, and some of them are laying
for a chance to get even to this day. -
New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
He Got the Message.

An experienced telegraph operator can
from listening to the sounds under
stand message on one kind of telegraph
instrument without seeing 1t at all
One day an inspector walked into an
Office and began to question the clerk in
charge. Suddenly message began to
arrive, and the clerk sat down to write
it. The message was as follows.
"Look out for squalls. The inspector
is somewhere on the line and will be
poking his nose in everywhere.
The inspector smiled as he listened
to the message, while the poor clerk
looked quite helpless. His superior,
however. went to the instrument and
sent back the answer: "Too late. He
has already poked his nose in here. -
Pearson's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
A NIisnt.

"Yes," he answered, as he seemed to
huddle himself in heap. GIVE done
some odd things in my time I've jump
ed from a train running at speed of
as miles an hour, and l can't say as l
want to repeat the experiment. "
"What was the occasionf"
"Three years ago. did it for a bet
of 30 shillings. The bet was that !
daren't walk out on the platform and
take the jump without picking out my
ground. As it happened the ground was
pretty clear, but e1,000,000 wouldn' I
get me to try it again.
"How did you come out?"
"well, it's hard to describe the sensa.
tion. As sprang from the step seem
ed to fly. sailed along in the air until
my wings grew tired, and then I drop.
ped down to see the country. Some.
times l beat the professionals all hol.
low, and again made mess of it. II
was my intention to skip all the mud
puddles and avoid all the stumps, but
you can't always have your own way
in this world. BY and by I came VI
with bang in ditch corner, and
waited for first class hospital to visit
me-"
Much hurt?"
might have been worse. Broke an
arm, two ribs and had over 100 cuts
and bruises, and it was seven weeks be-
fore l could walk yard"
"But you won the 30 shillings?"
eyes, but there is where always
grow sad. The stakeholder forwarded
it to me from his town in the shape of 9
coffin, and it didn't fit my length by
seven inches. Ihad to sell the confound
ed thing as misfit at half price. -
Strand Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19

Many thousand people have found Il
friend in Bucon's Celery King.
If you have never used this great
specific for the prevailing maladies Of
the age, Dyspepsia. Liver Complaint,
Rheumatism. Costivcness. Nervous Ex-
haustion, Nervous Proslration, Sleep
lessness and all diseases arising from
dcrangment Of the stomach, liver and
kidneys, we would BE- Pleased to give
you package of this great nerve tonic
free of charge.
w. B. ALEXANDER.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
A Fatiguing Fashion.
A strange custom among the Ba

A strange custom among the Bayanzi,
who live along the upper Kongo, has
been described by explorers Brass
rings, sometimes weighing 80 pounds,
are welded around the neoks of the
wives. At first the neck becomes raw
by the chatting, but after awhile it be-
comes calloused. although woman has
to hold the ring up frequently to get
relief from the weight. The ring is new
or put around woman's neck until she
has attained her full development. The
women are proud Of their ornament, be-
heving that it enhances their impor-
tance and beauty.-New York World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
Tn, Ipouls,t,ve Small Boy.

"Father, - said the little boy, looking
up from his picture book, "if 1 ask you
q question, will you answer it?"
Certainly" was the affable reply.
"And not get angryf"
"Of course not. "
"Nor say it's time was in bedp"
"I won't do any Of those things"
"well, what want TO know is where
does snake begin when it wags its
Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19

Those who hold that no man can
svoid his fate may find support for their
doctrine in the experience Of Charles J.
Weller of Elkhart, Ind. He was employ
cd at grinding at an emery wheel, but
regarding the position as dangerous
handed in his resignation. Five minutes
before the time for ending his last day
at the work the wheel burst and killed
him. m.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
But Joshua Holds the Record.

Captain Bassett was the first man
officially to lengthen time by turning
back the hands Of the senate clock in
Washington. He did it for the first time
March 4, 1914, by direction of Senator
Wiley p. Mangam of North Carolina,
then president of the senate pro tenn
pore. This is history. Boston Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19

The parchments and papyrus used by
the ancients seem to have had special
preparation. by virtue Of which they alb
sorbed the ink and thus caused the writ.
ing to be almost indelibla
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
Took Him At HIS Word.

Employer Ito new Office boy)-H any
one calls, James, be sure and remember
that ! am not in. (Half an hour later)
Didn't you hear me call, you young ras-
calf
James-Yes, SIR. but fought yer
wasn't in. London Tit Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19
Great Wear of nailroad Iron.

Taking the total length of the rail
ways Of the world at even G0,000 miles
and allowing daily average of II trains
over each road, it is estimated that the
total loss Of iron by wear and tear each
day Of the year is not less than 600 tons.
The iron thus lost goes back to the earth
in the shape Of fine powder, which is
finally transformed into soluble iron
salts. St. Louis Republic.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19

Mrs. T. 5. Hawkins. Chattanooga,
Tenn, says, "Shilo's Vitalizer saved
my life. | consider It the best remedy
for debilitated system I ever used"
For dyspepsia, liver, or kidney trouble
it excels. Price 75cts. Sold by ]. c.
King & Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19

A bright girl in Maine recently began
a composition thus: 1.-THE Puritans
found lunatic asylum in the wilds Of
America. She had read in book that
the Puritans found an asylum in this
country, and to make the statement more
vivid she added the word "lunatic.