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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-09
The City Election.

The result of the election in this
city on Tuesday, while It does not de-
termine which party will be found
the stronger when it comes to test
on national political questions, indi-
Gates that small majority OF our
voters still have an affinity for de-
mocracy. Personal friendships and
purely local questions led to an un-
usual amount Of scratching, and
turned the scale for or against candi-
dates in nearly every instance. An
alysis of the figures show that the
normal democratic majority in the
city was 10 to 20.
Doubtless party sentiment had
more influence on the votes for
mayor than for any other office, and
the fact that Mr.. COBB failed of elec-
ton by only the narrow margin OF
nine, indicates that he was person
ally stronger than his party, and is
highly complimentary to him. He
has cause to be proud Of the result
rather than otherwise. No republi-
can could have done better, and few,
if any, could have done so well. The
good vote for Mr.. Cobb was not due
to weakness of his opponent, who has
been shown in former contests to be
one of the most popular young dem
ocrats in the city.
The vote on other candidates is far
less agreeable to contemplate. Our
candidates for treasurer and asses
sor We're admittedly deserving, cap
able citizens, and that they We're de-
feated by majorities only possible by
many republicans voting against
them is modification. The same
is true of some of the candidates for
aldermen--they were not supported
by those whom they had a right to
expect. The reelection of Messrs
Jones, Dave and Knight to the
county board Of supervisors, the first
without any opposition and the two
latter by handsome majorities over
worthy competitors, signifies that
the people appreciate the importance
Of having experienced, efficient men
in that position.
Among the disadvantages that the
republican ticket had to meet was
the license question, for the injection
of which into the campaign the
party was in measure held res
ponsible. 1t was generally felt to be
unwise TO again compel vote upon
the question which the people had
so emphatically expressed them
selves upon only a year ago, and re-
peatedly before.
The following table shows the vote
for each candidate, and upon the
question of license by wards:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-09
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY and DEATH
Maxey Cobb, A Former Mineral Point Resident,
Gets Into Financial Difheulty and Commits
Suicide.


Maxey Cobb, who spent most Of
his boyhood days in Mineral Point,
son of Amasa Cobb, committed
suicide near Lincoln, Neb., few
days ago. Deceased was treasurer
Of Lancaster county, Neb., and
through failure of two banks in
which he had deposited county
money, was short of having in hand
the amount required when called up
on, by about $4,000 The Lincoln
Journal gives a lengthy account of
the difficulties which terminated SO
sadly. 1t says: MIR. Cobb was con-
sidered an honest man and a careful
public officer, but owing to the fail
ure Of Others was unable to meet his
cash balance when his Office was
visited by an inspector, and could
not withstand the severe mental
strain
Mr.. Cobb left his office on Monday
afternoon, March 30th, and was found
dead in ditch in the outskirts of
the city the next Thursday afternoon.
When first he disappeared 1t occa-
stoned no uneasiness, but on Tuesday
his absense caused alarm among his
immediate friends, and quiet en-
quiry was made for him. Thursday
the case was considered serious, and
vigorous efforts to discover his
whereabouts were instituted. That
afternoon his body was accidently
found by some students.
The general theory is that Cobb
committed suicide wlile suffering
from modification and dependency
provoked by his financial difficult
ties. He had turned over all his
property, including life insurance to
the amout Of $4,000, to his bondsmen,
which, with what can be recovered
from the suspended banks, will se-
cure them from loss.
Gen. Amasa Cobb was attending n
republican convention at Lincoln
when his sons body was found, and
vas called out to her the terrible
news. The TRIBUNE represents
many Wisconsin, friends Of the ven-
orable General who deeply sympa-
thize with him In the great sorrow
that has come upon him in his de-
clining years.
Deceased was born In Mineral
Point in 1852, and here was his home
until 1871, when he removed with his
parents to Lincoln.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-09
Ex-Mayor Snow.

In voluntarily retiring from the
position of chief executive of Min-
eral Point, after three consecutive
years Of service, n II. Snow takes
with him the respect OF the entire
community. The universal express
SION is that Mr.. Snow has been an
efficient, faithful, Industrious mayor.
In support of its party nominees
against Mr.. Snow, the TRIBUNE has
had To meet the fact that he was un-
assailable as citizen and officer;
closest scrutiny failed to disclose
flaws in his armour, and opposition
had to rest on purely party grounds
That republicans were held so well
together for their party nominees
against Mr.. Snow is more surprising
than that he should have been three
times elected. Although Of pro-
nounced political views, Mr.. SHOWS
administration Of his Office was as
little tinged with politics az could
be expected, and we have never
heard an intimation that the rights
or interests Of any citizen ever suf-
fered through partisan injustice at
his hands. The TRIBUNE offers this
tribute to Mayor Snow because we
believe he merits ii, and that the
people are practically unanimous in
the same view.
ALL persons in our debt are re-
quested to call Immediately and set
tie their accounts. We are going to
quit business here and 20 west.
I5tf EDEN q BBEwETT.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-09
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN. THURSDAY. ARPIL g. 1896
A Birthday Reception.

The Epworth League will give a
birthday reception on Friday even
ing, April 10th, in the parlors of the
church. The Epworthians have re-
Gently seated the Sunday school
with very nice hard wood chairs, and
they hope that their efforts to raise
the money to pay for the chairs will
be literally supported. Printed i'm
yitations accompanied by little sacks
have been sent TO the members OF the
church and congregation, who are
requested to return the sack, contain
ing as many pennies as they are
years old, as their admission fee.
The young people have no thought,
however, of being exclusive in the
matter, so they wish to extend
through the TRIBUNE Il most cor
dial invitation TO the public to attend
their birthday reception. asking only
that you bring, rs your admission
fee. penny for each year you have
lived. They are sure you will feel
well repaid for the outlay, as at s
o'clock the following excellent pro-
gram will be rendered;
Selection ..,...,,,,.... AIderson's Orchestra
Quartette, Hunting Song" .,..,,. Benedict
Misses Chandler and Messrs Walker aud
Hughes.
SOLO ..,st..,ss selected
MIR walker
Reading. "Larrie o. Dec" "..,.....,.w. w, Fink
Mrs. John f. Hendra
Miss Hutchison
Selection ......s,........ Alderson's Orchestra
Reading, "rhe Charcoal Man" j. +. Troubridge
Mrs. John f. Hendra
Solo, There Sits Bird on Every Tree ~lIatten
Miss Edith Chandler
Selection ...4.,....... Alderaon's Orchestra
AT the close of the program re-
freshments viii be served by the
young ladies of the Leaguo and q
general social time will follow.
For the accommodation of any
who are not already provided, little
sacks will be supplied at the church
for the birthday offering and a most
hearty welcome will be extended to
every guest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-09
Death Of David Stoner.


Deceased was Is years and smonths
old. He was born IN Bedford Co,
Penn, in the year 1877, in which state
he resided until about the year 1912.
He then removed with his wife and
two small children To Hancock Co,
Ill, where he remained until the
year 1915. When hearing Of the lead
region In Wisconsin he again started
with his family, of four children and
part Of three other families III COM
pany, making the journey with OK
teams. He first located in Potosi,
Grant Co, but later In the town or
Linden, Iowa Go. His last move
being TO Lost Grove, III tie year 1851,
which place has been his home until
called to the home that awaits the
just. Two sons, three daughters,
twenty-five grand and twenty-five
great grandchildren survive him, all
who mourn the loss Of n loving father
and grand father. -Four sons and
one daughter preceded him in death,
one son giving his life to his
conntrys cause Seven years ago
his devoted wife and il loving mother
passed from his companionship to
join the Heavenly hosts. From that
time his maiden daughter, Elizabeth,
and grand daughter have been his
household companions. About
twenty five years ago he joined what
was then the NJ. II. church Of Lost
Grove, but which las later been con-
Quoted by the Primitive Methodist.
He had no known enemy, and had
no other than love for his neighbors;
which was reciprocated by the large
procession In rear Of the mourners on
Easter Sunday, when his body was
brought to Mineral Point for burial.
On arriving in the city limits the
q. A. r. Post met and escorted the
procession To Graceland Cemetery.
The honor was partially acknew-
ledged on Monday by the two sur
viving sons, John,of Lost Grove, and
Farley, of Galesville, Wis, tboth
Post members) in making calls on Il
few Of the comrades.
Deceased cheerfulIy furnished
three sons to the Union army III 1861,
and was conspicuous for pronounced
loyalty 70 the Union cause in those
trying days. Since the war he has
always taken lively interest in
soldier matters. and missed no OPP
portunity TO aid and support the
Grand Army. Cleo. II. Legate Post
regarded him as one Of Themselves,
and expressive Of their regard a
number Of them attended his funeral,
meeting the cortcge as II entered the
city at Alderman Ross residence,
and acting as escort 10 the cemetery.
Mrs. Emma Odgers, youngest
daughter, living in Kansas, could not
be present during his sickness and
death, but al that loving hearts and
willing hands could do was done FOR
him during his sickness Of nearly
three months. His son Farley had
come to visit and be with him dur
ing his sickness. Also Mrs. Susanna
Kendall, Of Mineral Point. After a
few weeks lie rallied for short
time, and again the son John, who
had been sick during his fathers first
illnessl we, called 10 the bedside,
where for t'ree weeks constant care
was needed. He had lived cheerful
life and lie felt all was well between
him and his God. The family extend
many thanks for the kindness Of
neighbors during their fathers sick
ness and death.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-09

(. BISH or for Furaiture........

WALL PAPER at the Economy.
AR. WRIGHT, Of Fennimore, was
T This city Tuesday.
HAVE You seen those Goth Century
|oots at Gundry 4 Gray.
iEo. WHITMAN and wife were in
iam DodgeviIle last Friday.
BUY The Stoughton Wagon from
lartia 4 Toay. l3-w3
a LARGE Wild goose was shot near
feaa last week by 9. 5. White.
fAtflcrLAR attention given to
f'liren's hats. WEARNE & KENT.
L+EWElIYN OSBORNE and wife, of
1iaboo, are with us for a short visit.
good secondhand cook stove
fapat Eden q Blewett's. 15tf
>fE1iAL attractions in children's
~ q the ilillinery store next to
4odFy & GIay's.
oR' NICHOLS, our new homeopathic
tsielan has opened an office in the
1eTnung bGllding.
'oHN CRuM has bolted the demo-
.'y cratic since election because he
''4ey knitted him.
lht ANb Mrs. JOHN PEARCE en-
4iaea their venerable friend, Jas.
lL ~ q Linden, last week.
eAt.A GARDINER, of Milwaukee,
.Aacl 4 session Of the Masonic
u this city Tuesday evening.
~ llIMARsH, wife Of Rev. r..
l4fsa of Dodgeville, is a guest
ls nome Of j. T. Hankins this
.A1a6ht L. JoSEs has completed
"19'et course at the agricultural
t''s5aeat " tile state university
i ho,he again.
SAIfH associate editor Of the
'ls Chronicle, was III the city
VI last week and favored the
sita call.
fltafc HfsoS took the boys
i|ay school class on fish
di5i5n last Friday, which the
esfl at course.
AtN has come from Cobb
Mineral Point, and as
WITH His brother, r. W. East
.i. lumber business.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-09
For Sale or Ram.

Having decided 20 retire from bus
mess, therefore offer my grain
warehouse for sale or rent. Possess
sion given on or before August lst
II. j. PENHALLEdoS.
April I'd, 1896. l5m3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-09

JUDGE CLENENTsoN has ordered
that the pulp and paper mills of this
city, together with machinery, be-
sold for the benefit Of creditors. It
il hoped that reorganization and
arrangement by which this valuable
piant may be put IN operation may
follow this necessary legal pro-
ceeding.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-09
The Local Field.

(rune-"Sweet Marie."l
I've a secret in my heart,
Bertie White,
would TO thee impart,
Bertie White,
You're elected tobe mayor,
By nine majority bare,
But / must admit twas fair
Bertie White.
You've lots of work on hand,
BERTHE White,
10 make our city grand,
BERTHE White,
But don't increase the tax,
No vigilance relax,
Orelse you'lI break our backs,
BERTHE White.
Go on Your honest way,
Berthe White,
Neer mind what people say.
BERTHE White.
Let politicians scream,
Administration "clean"
Is what we want, ween,
BERTHE White.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-09

NEW NOVELTIES Of all kinds at
the Economy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-04-09
!. DON'T FAIL
no EXAMlNE THOSE NEw...
CAPES AND WRAPS

1t Gundry & Gray's. The most
stylish and elegant line ever
offered in this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-07
Polls Wonderland Theater.


 To-day marks the opening of the sec- ond week of the season at Polls Won derland theater. It being Labor day the attendance will undoubtedly be large. As a leading attraction the bill is headed by Haines and Pettingill the two jolly comedians who are known from one end of the land to the other as the colored poolroom sports. Although this Is their first engagement at the Wonderland they have appeared here several times as the headline feature of Tony Pastors companies. Their engagement at the Wonderland is note- able for the reason that it is the cul- imitation of three years effort on Man ager Polls part to secure them, this being the first open week they have had at their disposal to give him. An ex- tra strong speciality company will also appear, including Charles F. Jerome, the noted song writer, and Miss Clara, Bell, Sol Stone, the lightning midget calculator; Swan and Bambard, Miss Ada Jones, Esme and Leon, the Misses Marshall and Nelson, Lotta and Delo, and Frey and Fields. As a place to spend Labor day or evening the Won- derland will be found to be specially attractive with such an uncommonly strong program.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-07
.ENTERTAINIfE ENTS.
Grand Opera House.

The management of the Grand takes great pleasure in offering for the spec ial Labor day attraction this afternoon and evening MT. Carl A. Haskin's new romantic melo-drama, "A Lions Heart" This remarkable play has been performed in England, France and Australia with extraordinary success. In London it was given at five promi- nent theaters, running for many weeks and months, while throughout the provinces it has been played over 1000 times, and everywhere to large audi ences. "A Lions Heart" is in every respect a superior play, told in strik- ingIy effective manner. The plot is of absorbing interest from beginning to end, the characters are skilfully drawn and true to life. The comedy, of which there is a goodly allowance, is simply charming, while the serious and emo- tionaI clements are intensely dramatic In short it is play that delights and holds and fascinates-that affords an evenings entertainment of rare merit; and you feel that your attendance was time well and protitably spent. The entire production will be under the per- sonaI supervision of Mir. Haswin, which is q guarantee that it will be of superior excellence in every respect.
 Fashion decrees that the modern melodrama shall contain proportion of the thrilling episodes of stirring eli maxes, of magnificent scenic effects and of sufficiently obvious humor and that the plot shall be sufficiently intri- cate to excite the attention of the au- ditor. These positive and negative qualities Carl A. Haswin's new play, "A Lions Heart" has to the full, and a company well drilled to the possibili- ties of the piece will play upon the
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-07
THURSDAY.
2:30 Class-Purse $20O.


 N. w. Allyn, b Colonel Wilkes; Prospect Farm b Fleetwood Wilkes; A. Mayo, jr., b m Star Wilkes; H. E. Hart, b m Elsie Wilkes; Charles Smart, Meriden, b m Kitty Hills; P. W. Wha- len, b g Lakeside; P w. Whalen, m Vesper; Lyman Brusie, East Hartford, b Brandywine Fred Potter, New Haven, ch Francis Wilkes; J. V. Blanchette, Willimantic, b g Gambler; J. B. Gillies, g g Clay Boy; Joseph Den- his, b Nutwood, jr.; Seaside Stables, g c. c. c.
 2:25 Class-Purse $200.
 c. F. Richmond, b m Lady Ethel: c. r. Richmond, m Stamnal James Durkee & Co, Berlin, b g Balloon Jib; Silas Payne, Cobalt. b m Haldanetta F. J. Winters, b g F.J.W.; F. H. Burke, Rockville, Fairview Boy; Dick BIumen- thall, g Fred Mack; W. H. Hostler. East Haven. g Charlie C.; D c. Cook, New Haven. m Vestal; NJ. E. Jacobs, Berlin, b Eddie Foy; NJ. w. Austin, Middletown, Faustina Smith; J. B. Gill lies. b g Marlboro; M. Harley, Chico pee, b m Kennette; Joseph Dennis, b S Frank Wood.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-07
FREE SILVER COINAGE.
What General Walker Says on the Sub

What General Walker Says on the Sub-
 ject.
 General Francis A. Walker, president of the Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology, returns from Europe more con- fident than ever that the free coinage of silver by this country alone would be the death blow of bimetallism. He says:
 My object in going abroad was to attend the annual meeting of the Brit ish Bimetallic league. I delivered an address before 1t July 13. Bimetallism has many adherents in England, and their numbers are increasing every day, but it is international bimetallism they want, not the bimetallism of free sill yer advocated by the Chicago platform In England the party leaders never ex- press an opinion on a political subject until their party has decided. what its policy in regard to it will be- It is an open secret that Lord Salisbury and MT. Goschen both favor international bimetallism, although neither of them has yet openly declared for it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-07
VIM. FRANK & GO.
HIS BODY FOUND.

Torrington, Sept. 6-The body of William Meara, aged fffty-t1ye, was found floating in the Naugatuck river this morning by John Gleason There is but little room to doubt that Meara committed suicide some time during the night. He had been drowned in three feet of water and there are no currents to bring a body down the river from deeper water. When his wife was in- formed of the suicide she said that last night at 6 o'clock he bid her farewell also his two children. At the time they did not apprehend anything serious Meara was a jocose fellow and suicide was the last thing to be thought of in connection with him.
 When discovered the body was rest ing on it's side with the head above water. It remained in the river an hour longer until Coroner T. s. Hanchet arrived
 The unfortunate man has not been in sound mind at times. When young, in Ireland, he did considerable colt break ing and received a great number of falls which is thought to have affected his brain. Later he lost considerable money in New Haven. He has two brothers living here
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-07
A DESTITUTE FAMILY.
Patrolman Doran Found a Serious
 Case of DaStjtutiOn

Patrolman Doran Found a Serious
 Case of Destitution.
 A family of four was found in desti- tute circumstances on Howard avenue Saturday evening by Patrolman Doran. The man, who gave his name as John Bell, said that the woman was his wife and that they had walked from Nor wich, wheeling a baby carriage, which held two children, a boy and a girl and all the effects of their household remaining.
 Bell said that he had sold and pawn ed all the rest. He had worked in a Norwich factory, but had been dis charged with no prospect of getting employment.
 The family was drenched to the skin by the rain which had ben falling for several hours when the patrolman found them.
 The quartet was taken to the Organ ized Charities and given food. They will be sent to Bridgeport to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-09-07
MIR. HOBART NOT THERE,
The Report That He Was in to be in Branford Saturday Was Premature.

The Report That He Was in to be in
 Branford Saturday Was Premature.
 Branford, Sept. 6.-There were num- erous visitors to the cottage of A. M. Young at Crescent Bluff to-day in spite of the heavy rain. The reasons for these calls was the report which had been circulated, that MT Young, who is a Waterbury man, was to entertain to-day Hon. Garret A. Hobart the re- publican nominee for vice president. MT. Hobart is an intimate friend of MT. Young, but it is said. on the author ity of the latter than no invitation had been extended MT. Hobart for to-day. MT. Young said Saturday,: q know of no reason why the report was circu- lated, other than that 1 had planned to have an eIectri sal illumination this evening for the benefit Of my daugh- ters, and it is known that Mir Hobart and I are warm personal friends I presume it was assumed that the pro- posed illumination was to be given for some special purpose, and a visit by Mir Hobart was imagined. I do not now expect MT. Hobart to visit me here,