Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-03

president since the death of Mr., Zenas
King in 1892, he obtained experience
in banking through connection with a
national, state and a savings bank.
The Lake Shore Banking 4 Saving
Co. is a consolidation of the branch
of the East End Savings Bank Co.,
formerly at the corner of Wilson ave.
and st. Clair street, with the Mechanics
Savings Bank Co., and has recently
opened new office corner of Prospect
and Huron streets in connection With
the one at the corner of Wilson ave.
and ST, Clair streets" II is pleasing
to Mr.. Gundry's many friends IN Mln'
BILE. worthy man is meeting with de-
served success.
Mr.. Charles f, Curry has been visit
ing in this city during the past few
days, the guest of his uncle, Mr.. w.
H. Curry. He is accompanied by his
friend Mr.. Clear, and they will visit
Washington, Now York and other
eastern points before their return.
Mr. Curry has been for some years
county clerk of San Francisco county,
California. He still holds the position,
which is a tribute to his ability and to
his faithfulness as q public officer. He
removed with his parents to California
in 1873. Many of the friends of his
boyhood welcome his visit here. On
his return from the east he NAV again
spend a few days in his old home city.
Rev. NJ. Chase returned ON Tuesday
evening from Milwaukee,, where he
otficiated in st. James Episcopal
church on Sunday. During his stay
in the city he was the guest of Mr..
Samuel Wright. He reports that he
met many of the old Mineral Pointers
who are residing there. The list is too
long for space and time, but it sug
gests the thought that Milwaukee, after
all, owes a debt of gratitude to Min
Il dl olllN loI StIIlC VI lltl soNu NlllGCIS.
We hate to lose them, but are glad
that Milwaukee has gained them.
AS The Democrat will hereafter go
to press early on Thursday, all items
for publication must be handed III not
later than Wednesday evening.
Every Sunday school within fifteen
miles of Mineral Point should be fully
represented by superintendent and a
delegation at the convention to be held
here next week. Prof. Arnold's lecture
on Wednesday evening will be we'll
worth coming for, and the papers of
practical workers will be stimulating.
Mr.. Dennis Lynch returned home on
Tuesday from Kirksville, Mo-, where
he was visiting his sister. He brings
back very favorable impressions of
both the place and the people there.
The town itself is up-to-date and has
all modern improvements, and above
all, he says, the people are true and
loyal. This was clearly manifested
by the crowds that came together ON
Memorial Day. He is very cnthusi-
astic about the strip of country that
lies in the state of Illinois from Davis
world ARE his words. But he is glad
to get home. and he says that he can
enter into the spirit of the old song,
"Home, Sweet Home. He has moth
ing but words of praise for the c.. NJ.
x St. p. railway system, over which
he travelled up to all points of time
and connections as represented when
he bought his ticket here.
Mr.. Philip Allen, Jr., made flying
trip to Chicago on Monday, and re-
turned on Tuesday. He saw the great
parade on Memorial Day. in Chicago,
a sight worth seeing, and one which
stirs as nothing else the patriotic
blood.
Rev. i. Kent will preach a Memo
rial sermon next Sunday morning for
the late Mr. John Pearce. \ brief
tribute to his memory was paid last
Sunday afternoon at the funeral, but
such were the services Of the deceased
to the church and denomination. that
it was felt fuller notice of his life
and services was required. Mr. Kent $
subject next Sunday evening will be:
.'Where is the blame with the Preach
er or Hearers?
Mamie Cooking, daughter Of Mr..
William Cooking, died Thursday
morning, aged Il years and $ months.
She had been sick for the past three
months. but hopes We're entertained OF
her recovery until last Saturday morn
ing The funeral will take place at
the family home Friday afternoon.
June ,. at , o'clock. followed by a brief
service in the T. 81. church Mineral
Point. and iniernent in Graceland
| cemetery.