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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23
FAYE'T'.TE.
To Tho Iowa County Democrat

To The Iowa County Democrat
Woodman Lodge met on Wednes-
day night and took in several new
members.
MIR. and Mrs. Dean Parkinson
visited with John Lindsay on sun
day last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Parkinson are
the happy parents of " new boy,
born on Monday, Dec. 18th.
The Ladies' Aid Society meet at
Mrs. William Pcnnistons on We'd
nesday u. M, and the League social
will be held ut the same place, We'd
ncsday eve. \ cordial invitation is
extended to everybody to come.
Or. and Mrs. Peck visited with Mrs.
Sara Parkinson on Friday evening.
Seven new members were taken into
the Good Tcmplars' lodge Saturday
night.
School closes this week until after
the holidays.
MIR. John Wincreed is visiting his
friend Willard Brandt for u few days.
Miss Bertha Chambers is confined
grippe.
Some of our citizens surprised Rev.
Harris by erecting y new wood house
on his premises, the past week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23
Fire Farm For Sale.

Owing to the resent sad bereavement
of two of my sons offer for sale one
of the choicest farms in southwestern
Wisconsin, situated one and one half
miles northwest of the village of Lin
den, consisting of 200 acres, of which
almost every foot can be plowed. 1t
is in high state of cultivation, with
splendid improvements. A fine dwell
ing of ten large rooms. Barn 40xS0
with wing 30X40 and other farm build
ings, also a cheese factory having a
capacity of receiving the milk from 300
COWS. The farm is we'll watered by
springs, wells and cisterns at the house
and barns. 1t has been all newly fen
ced. This place will be sold at bar
gain and on very easy terms.
JOHN CoRRELL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23

There is no medicine in the world
equal to Chamberlain's Cough Rem
cdy for the cure Of throat and lung
diseases. This Is II fact that has been
proven in numberless cases. Here is
n sample OF thousands of letters re-
ccivod: have tried Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy while suffering from a
severe throat trouble, and found
Immediate and effective relief. | can
unhcsitatingly recommend it. --ED-
GER w. WnrrTEMoRE, Editor Grand
Rivers (Ky,) Herald. For sale at
Vivian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23
ISEWE
Flour and Grain

TO The Iowa County Democrat.
Rev. llardcastle preached in the +.
M. church Sunday morning.
Mr.. Miller preached in the M. +.
church Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Warne visited
Mt the home Of Mrs. l.. u. Dietrich ut
Avoca the past week.
There will be Christmas tree in
the M. Il. church Saturday night and
exercises Sunday morning, mostly by
the children.
Married ut Rewey Dee. rs, Miss
Lizzie Blackney, and Mr.. Alvain
Elliot of Iowa.
Miss Emma Gruber Is visiting at the
home of A. =. Kettcvcr.
For Xmas presents go to Elgar e.
Co.'s; Thomas & Co.'S; e. Bcrton Il
co.'s. All are well supplied.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23
STATE OF WIsCoNsIN-Iowa County Cir.
~ emit Court

STATE OF WISCONSIN-Iowa County Cir
~ cult Court.
Alice Finglemeyer, Plaintiff,
against
Edward Cullen and Maggie Cullen his wife,
Defendants.
BY virtue OF and pursuant to a Judgment of
said Circuit Court in the above entitled
action, which is dated december 3D. 1896,
and was entered December 10th, 1896,
shall expose for sale and sell at public auc-
ton at the front door of the Courthouse in
the City of Dodgeyille in said county on the
Sth day of February, 1898, Mt the hour of l.
o'clock a. m, of that day all the following
described mortgaged premises or so much
thereof as may be sufficient to raise the
amount due to the plaintiff for principal,
interest aud costs, together with the disburse-
ments of sale and solicitors fees to-wit:
The northwest quarter, and the west half
of the northeast quarter of section number
two (2l and the southeast quarter of the
northeast quarter of section number three
CD all in township number four ~ range
number two i2) east all situated in Iowa
county, and state of Wisconsin.
Dated Dodgeville, Iowa county, Wisconsin,
December 14th, 1897.
JOHN b. WALLIS,
Sheriff of Iowa county, Wisconsin.
Spenscy & McIlhon,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23
HOLLANDALE.

|
Two weddings took place in this
vicinity Thursday. The contracting
parties we're Mr.. Lewis Swenson to
Miss Carrie Ulsrude Mr.. HodsOn, OF
| Spring Green to Miss Hattie Ward.
All are we'll known in this vicinity
and number of frieuds extend con-
CALCULATIONS.
Thermometers showed 2 degrees be-
low zero Thursday morning, here, at
about seven o'clock.
Carl Chandler, of Blanchardville,
was in our burg Thursday in behalf
of The Blanchardville Blade.
John McDermott, of Brigham, was
a pleasant caller in our burg Thurs
day evening.
Messrs. II. Shenan, M. Gaylord and
families, accompanied by Miss Mag
gle Lynch, of Mineral Point, spent
Sunday with Mrs. James Dowd and
family.
Mrs. Frank Bohan is visiting with
her daughters, Mrs. p. Morgan and
Miss Mary Bohan this week.
Quite a number from here attended
the festival at Waldwick Thursday
evening.
Mrs. VIM. Doran is reported quite
i'll at the present writing.
NJ, I,bn and 1i+t1, Il
ter returned to their home at Melford,
Iowa, after a brief visit with relatives
and friends here.
Rev. j. A. Condor is spending this
week at Whitewater, Wisconsin.
For Santa Claus visit G.. r.. Corey
& CO.'S. store.
Mrs. John Wurth and children are
here from Minneapolis, Mimi, for u
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Wise.
j. III. Mediation was entertained al
home Thursday evening, it being the
occasion Of his Dist birthday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. John
son. on Friday evening, Dec. 10th, u
bouncing baby boy. All are doing
nicely.
Thomas, the banker, from Blanch-
ardville, was doing business in our
burg Monday.
Miss Bell Morgan visited Sunday
with her aunt, Mrs. Annie Logue and
family.
Messrs. NJ. Murphy, r. J. Conway,
and Miss Name Conway spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kearncy.
Tom Ryan and family visited Sun
day with Il. j. Burns and family.
Mrs. r.. McDelmott and son John
ME visited over Saturday with Mr.. =.
j. Burns and family.
Mike Dowd is home from western
Nebraska to spend the holidays with
relatives and friends here.
Miss Josie Burns visited over Sui
day with Miss Nellie Leonard.
Miss Mae Fritz visited Saturday
with friends here.
Messrs. A. IL. James aud John Nc
lIatton visited with Henry James and
family Sunday.
Messrs, II. Shenan, M. Gaylord and
families visited over Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. w. Lynch and family, of
Joncsdalc.
Auction sales still continue ut G. Il.
Corey Il Co.'S. store.
Quinlan Reilly, of Barber, was do
ing business in our burg Tuesday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23
BuCklcn's Aruica Salyc.

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever, letter, Chappcd Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Erup.
tions, and positively cures piles, OF
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed tc
give perfect satisfaction or money re.
funded, Price Is cents per box. Fol
sale by w. II PridcauX.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23

Miss Alice Hughes, of Norfolk, Va,
was frightfully burned on the face and
neck. Pain was instantly relieved by
DeWitt's Witch Aa2el Salve, which
healed the injury without leaving u
scar. 1t is the famous pile remedy.
w. II. PrideauN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23

Mrs. Nj. Il. Ford, Ruddell's, Ill.
suffered for eight years with dys-
popsia and chronic constipation and
was finally cured by using DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, the famous little
pills for all stomach and liver
troubles. w. II. prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23
BREWER & PENHALLEGON.
A New Lot
on Choice Teas, at Spratler's.
Wanted,

Boys and Girls to advertise for us
We pay $l.o0 per hour and give then
Bicycles, Gold Watches, Cameras
Guns, Skates and 100 other usefu
articles. Send stamp for full particu
lars, samples and premiums.
ROYAL PEpSIN GUM Co.,
33a-l70 Madison Street, Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,


GTATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ ss.--In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of John
Green deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
John Green deceased, having been issued to
W. Ii, Curry and j. b. Reynolds.
Notice Is hereby given, that the creditors
Of said John Green deceased, are allow
ed and limited by order of this court until
and including the. first Tuesday of July
1898, being the fifth day, of said month, to
said John Green deceased, to the county
court for examination, adjustment and
allowance.
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
and demands of all persons against the said
John Green deceased, will be examined
he Dy this ha at the ce
the city of Dodgeville, in said county, on
the first Tuesday of August 1898.
Dated this l4th day of December, 1897.
By the Court:
CHARLES W. MCILHoN County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23
Pillsbury's Best

Is the leading brand Of Flour. Once
YOU try it you will always use it. For
sale byBrewer and Ponhallegon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23

One Minute Cough Cure cures quick
~. That's what you want. w. IL.
prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23
Why Does

A grocer say that some other brand of
flour is just as good as Pillsbury's
Best? Because Pillsbury's Best is the
standard, that's why.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23
Good Measure.

Measure is never questioned with
us. We measure by the Golden Rule.
Quality is our hobby. We buy the
best. Our prices are low, because we
are willing to get rich slowly. We
would rather sell to % great many
people at a reasonable price than to
charge an outrageous price once and
never see the customers again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23
For Sale.

Owing to advancing age l offer for
sale my residence and wagon shop in
Mineral Point, situated just east OF
the Parish school building.
ROBERT WHITNEY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23

no morphine or opium In Dr. Miles Pam
ILLS. CURE All Palm. "One cent dose
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23
Fresh Oysters

At w. j. Hoskcn's Restaurant and
Bakery
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-23
WANTS..
notwithstanding Address Nj. +.
w Boynton, Mineral Point, Wis.

LNOR SALE-Fifty Shropshire brood ewes.
Il Bred to u registered Shropshire. In
qure of Fitzsimmons Bros.
The times., 1897-03-28

The grand six-day, go-as- you-pIease bi-
cycle race VIII start at Convention Hall
tonight, and everything seems to
indicate that the event viii be big
success. Promptly at the hour Of mid
night the starters pistol win send the
men away on the long journey, which VIII
not conclude until 12 O'Clock next Satur-
day night. Washington has never seen a
race or this description, and consequently
there can be no adequate conception of
what II all means until IL is over Men
OF dogged Determination, with bodies
trained TO the highest point of physical
endurance, VIII fight against the needs of
naturefo SIX days and nights, and the one
who stands the awful strain best viii win
the race.
The riders may he able to snatch a few
moments of rest during the first days of
the race, but not many. This viii be the
period when the greatest sprinting will
occur, for each rider knows that on the
fifth or sixth day, the tide of life Will
ebb within him, and he will have little
siren 9Th left for speed. The men Will
start with full strength and in excellent
spirits, but a change will set in after the
second day. HaGgard faces and hollow
eyes will tell the story OF diminished
Flgor, aud even the best tempered OF the
men VIII grow impatient and fretful. Then
the fine work OF the trainers will come
In, and IL they are experienced they VIII
treat the rider very much like a cross
child. Every W him will he gratified that
does not injure the man. and things will
assume sort Of Kindergarten aspect until
the last weary hours are passed.
inside the track, at the south end of
the hail, VIII be grouped the oil stoves,
where the food of the riders is to be |
prepared This spot will be converted |
into regular kitchen, where the trainers |
VIII exercise their culinary skill in the |
preparation Of dainty and nourishing foods. |
BY the riders this is considered OF the
utmost Importance, as an auxiliary TO /
their success. As the greater part of /
the food must be taken in the saddle. II
viii be principally Of liquid nature. such
as soup, broth, etc. 1t will be passed
10 the riders in small, narrow-necked |
Cylinders But some OF the men viii
require more solid foods, and roast chicken,
eggs, and even roast beef, VIII be served
them, according to the discretion of the
trainers.
The riders VIII take their rest and sleep
on small cots, which will be placed In a
compartment prepared for that especial
purpose at the south end OF the hall out
side the track When a contestant is worn
out with fatigue or else has good lead
The times., 1897-03-28

Der. The additional length will not only
make the track faster, but it Will make
available a large section OF seats which
were cut off by the turns The turns
wiz also be different, in that they are
constructed of unplaned boards instead of
the former smooth surface The riders
say this rough surface is much better, as
the wheel tire sticks better and makes
the danger of falls much less.
Albert Schock, the veteran racer, went
into his saddle almost as soon as the last
nail was driven yesterday and made sew
eral miles before stopping. He said the
track is just about right, although the
turns were a trifie steep for Six-day work
This is hardly a defect. as the men may
slow up on the stretch if they desire to
decrease their speed.
Inside the track a substantial floor has
been laid, which will be utilized for seating
space. More than a thousand chairs have
been put in, for il viii afford an excellent
place from which to view the scenes on
the track. These seats, combined with
those on each side Of the hail, and Up in
The times., 1897-03-28

seyInan pitcher. Il watched his work
closely when he was with Roanoke, and all
that "Hgiey has said about him is true.
he rs as cool rs a cucumber and has a IA st
and slow ball that he mixes up 70 tbs
discontinue or opposing batsmen. He
watches the bases closely and is fun Of
loxy tricks. He reminds me very much of
Cuppy, OF Cleveland, only that he is not so
eXasperatingiy slow while in the hoy
| am pretty sure be will prove a success
In the big league and am glad the borns
team signed him."
| =" Hung from Charleston, under date
oi the 10Th instant, Jimmy McJames
states mat his preparation for examina-
| ton left his head like a squeezed d Ier1on ;,
! was trying 10 pull out ahead OF the
| daSs-' writes Jimmy, but two fellows
| Deat me Tor first place, leaving me third
/ IN list Of forty light But that wa.
pretty good for common, ordinary ball
player, don't you think? 1 viii now 90 In
my home in Cheraw, 5. C., for a few
! Gays rest. and then come to Washington
Tor the season Ny arm is fine. and a
Few days practice with the boys will
make me as fit as fiddle Regards To
everybody"
Anent the visit OF an Australian ball club
TO America during the coming season. il is
recalled that Capt. Tom Brown. OF the
senators, was member or the Chicago
All American organization that toured
the world, stopping off at Australia in
1855 Speaking Of the trip recently. Tom
says one day, after q long sail orr tho
coast OF India and while pushing over
the Bay Of Bombay, an American vessel
Tying the stars and Stripes. hove in sight
1t was like getting letters from home
to see the flag" said Tom. and the score
and more OF players went into pcstacfes
and danced with crazy delight when the
beautiful bunting fluttered toward the
side OF our ship The German merchant
man on which we Were travelling saIuted
and the American replied. We came into
port together, and maybe we Yankees
didn't paint the town red, willie harbored
together in that far-off heather land
Mr.. a. G. Spalding. head Of The great
sporting goods house, and one OF the chief
promoters OF baseball. has issued an adj
dress over mis- signature calling on tn.
American patrons OF the pastinle to ex-
tend hearty and Lospitatle greeting tn
the Australian BAH team. which VIII tour
the country the coming season Mr.
spalding reCOunts the honors and kindly
treatment accorded the American players
who visited Australia in 1888. and In a
spirit requests the people Of
the United states to give a cordial. whole
soul welcome to the strangers from the
Antipodes. 1t was a neat eonceit OF Mr..
5 paiding, and coming from gentleman
so prominent before the public and so
admired for his integrity and
his liberahty in furtheriBg athletics. il
will have splendid effect and guarantees
TO the visitors royal reception from
American fandom. from
The times., 1897-03-28
MILWAUKEE WILL GET IN.
Rumors of Deal TO Transfer the
Spiders to Wisconsin,

Rumors of Il Deal TO Transfer the
Spiders to Wisconsin.
indianapolis, March 27.-John T. Brush,
James Hart, of Chicago, and Frank and
Stanley Robson, of Cleveland, held a
conference in this city today, on baseball
matters. The usual secrecy was main
tanned, none of the party registering at
any hotel. Mr.. Brush admitted that an
important deal was under consideration.
but he refused to answer any pointed ques-
tons.
Being pressed, he replied: 1--WE are con-
sidering what would be the best steps
to take In the interest of the game in
general
When Mr., Hart, of Chicago, was aues-
toned, he replied: "You can say that
l am not In Indianapolis for my health.
There is something on, but l cannot, at
this time, give to the public any definite
information"
There are those who assert that Mlwau-
kee is being considered as the city that
would best appreciate the Cleveland club
When inquiry was made on this point there
was no denial. Nor could the report be
confirmed The conference was a mys-
terious affair from beginning to end
The times., 1897-03-28
Results at Singerly.

New York March 27-First race-Three-
quarters of a mile. Airline, 8 to /, wen;
Dulcie Larondie, to ., second, Bronston.
third. Time, 1:23 Ia
Second race-Four and one-half furlon gs
Harry Warren, to 1, won; Startling, even,
second: Republic, third. Time, 100
Third race-Four and one-half furlongs
Wistful, to /, won; Advance, to 8,
second: Tom Harding, third. Time, 100.
Fourth race-Five-eighths of mile. Kas-
sala, 3 to l. won: Prince Potomac, 8 to 5,
second; Countess, third. Time, 1:07.
Fifth race-Three-quarters Of a mile
Grand Prix, 8 to 10, won; Black Bess, even.
second; Hazel N, third. Time, 1:24
Sixth race-Four and one-haIf furlongs
Gascogne, 4 to 1, won; Glover Vendig,
to 1 /, second; Burgundy, third. Time, Log.
SingerIy Entries for Tomorrow.
New York, March 26.-First race-Maid-
ems; four and a half furlongs. Orient, 119;
The times., 1897-03-28
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RoXboro, Stockhridge, Rushwood and The
Alien, GA each; Barbetta, Our Rose, Lit
tie Lady and Lizzie w Canoba % each.
Second race -Three-quarters Of a mile.
Copyright, Poor Jonathan and Tonm V
LaIly, l13 each; Long Gain, Little Joe and
Despair, l1U each; Katie Gray, O8: He
lena Belle, %; Cumberland and Joe Hay
man, So each.
Third race -Five-eighths of mile Pen
brook and Gonzales, 11U each: Harry NJ =,
Grand Prix, Fritz, Tribute and Besserner.
1U7 each; Helen h, Nellie $ and Matte
Chun, % each
Fourth race ce-Three-quarters of a mile
Jack Lowell, 10; Southerner, Storekeeper,
Leigh, Warsong, Wexford and Murray.
1o7 each; Claurece and Queen Dor, IO5
each; Aunt Sally, lO0.
Fifth race-Four and a half fuTlongs.
Zack, Lusby and Runaway. I12 each. Rob
Roy and Grampian, 90 each; Miss Lou,
Miss Star, Bizarre. Startling and Nav
Pinkerton, OF each; Nihilist, 1O5.
Sixth ace-Three-quarters Of a mile.
Hyaway, 113; Gold Dollar, Jack wynne,
oracle, Jewsharp and silva, 110 each;
First Light, los; st. Lawrence IL. 10Y;
Harry G. SC; Mable formerly Rena), 81
The times., 1897-03-28

HIS next race was at Troy NJ Y, and I,
was seyenty-five hour event. In ihis
he won second place.
His experience III long-distance work
has been almost entirely confined TO road
riding and he has a splendid reputation
| although he has never gone for records
lie is In une shape and is confident that
he will stay the race ont and finish with
cred1t He Will be in charge of Pete
Lewis, the well-known local wheelman
and skater.
frans Albert will be popular with the
local public also for his geutlemanly he fr-
distance runner, having won the champion-.
snip siX-day root race in California during
the so s. His first six-,iay bicycle race
occurred in New York before the advent
| or the safety wheel. This race was won
| by Maftn, Albert coming in fourth He
won third place in the eight-hour per day
race at Boston in S92 Asfinger won
| that race, establishing the record that
was so badly broken in the previous race
| at convention Hall. Albert also won the
loo-mile championship at Worcester, Mass,
| in 1892, defeating Lunssden, Of Scotland,
ana woods, OF England. He confidently
expects TO be Wen up with the leaders next
Saturday night
George klylerre, the French champion
may be the dark horse of the coming race
lie holds the worlds record at $50, 400.
and 450 miles, and until defeated by Hufet,
was the unbeaten champion of France He
has raced principally on the Paris and
London tracks, and is L ct very " ell Enown
III America. He was born at Versailles,
france, and is twenty y-seven years OF age
s 7 Cassidy, of New York, is another
entry, and although a new man at the
SIX-day racing business, he is expected
To DO well He is known as an exceedingly
strong road rider, and he may develop
into winner, as many compare -velg |
new men have recently done
Cassidy brings with him a man whose |
name he refuses to give, so he has heen |
entered as the unknown. lie is undoubt- |
eddy an unknown quantity
Another entry is George Miller a |
prominent rider of New York cisy. Miller
is at present on his way to San Francisco
awheel, and his entry into the coming
race was not premeditated He intends to
proceed leisurely to San Francisco, but
on the return trip to New York II e intends
to try for the record between those
cities, Of thirty seven days, which Is held !
by a Californian.
Johnson, prominent long-distance man
from Brooklyn, is another one of the
entries, Int IL fs understood that he has
done nothing in the record -hrea king line
II IS possible that one or two local riders
may decide 10 enter the race. bat none had
applied up to a late hour last evening
Commencing at 8 O'Clock there will be
a concert by the Marine Band ana this viii
he "A big attraction varied
and interesting program will be rendered
until the midnight hour, when the race
Will commence