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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-26
He Married the whole Family.

"As YOU will no doubts recollect,
Rufe. | never did make out like | had
more religion than the man whichbuil
I'M the first church," Ben Chris went
on. in his plain, blunt way, but what
little | have got is natural and honest
and in line with the general govern
ment. The laws of the land and the
laws of nature stand up agin the new
tangled religion which they have been
preachin over at old Rehobeth church,
and ii is bound to go down to rack and
ruination in the due fullness of time.
"Old man Hank Eddins and his wife
was the very first to take up with them
new preachers. They took 'em in at
their house, and give 'em their board
free gratis for nothin, and jest natural
ly skinned the milk and fed EN- on
the cream. And then the mainest lead
ers in the fight for the new-fangled re-
lioion which finally at last split old
Rehobeth wide open and turned things
wrong side outards was old man
Hank and his wife. To me it want no
ways surprisiu to see old man Hank
line up with that side, but | never
would Of thought il in regards to his
better two-thirds. Wen, | ruther OK
poct the old lady has now got enough
of il. and some to spare, whilst old man
Hank no doubts feeln like be took and
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-26

In Italy there are more theaters in
proportion TO the population than in
any other country.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-26

bit off II whole lot more than he. Will
ever worry down in peace and safety.
You understand, Rufe, soon as ever
the Edolinses and their side whipped
the fight old man Hank didn't do a
blame thing but light out and pitch in
to practice what they preached. And
from that about the next news we got
the old silYerhaired idiot had took the
bit in his teeth and married three more
wives, Say RUFF, don't you remem-
Der that BARLEY generation of people
old man Luke BARLEY and his gang
which lived over there in the forks2
Well. three of them BARLEY women
sultey and Nan and Shug-are still
with us in the flesh. They never had
got married SO fur as know, and never
had any bright prospects to speak of.
They likewise also took up with the
new-fangled religion which played the
devil over at Rehobeth church. So it
come tolpass on one of them bright and
beautiful spring days old man Hank
hooked UP his mules and wagon. driy
over in the forks and married the Bart
ley women-all three at a pop-and
fetched 'em back home with him for
better or for worse. | hear that Misses
Eddins was ruther somewhat agin the
movement at the start. but old man
Hank quoted Scripture offhand SO fast
and furious till she at last give in and
told him he mought go on with the
good work and practice what they
preached. But when he returned back
home late that eyenin with three new
wives the old lady had her doubts
about it and was pullin on the bits con-
siderable in her quiet. humble way.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-26
EIrpd fbe king

One day in a small church in Heidel
berg, Germany, there entered the
church plainly dressed man who took
a pew near the pulpit Soon after a
naughty German lady swept up the
aisle, and, seeing the stranger in her
pew, ordered him to leave it. The man
promptly obeyed, taking one of the
seats reserved for the poor, and joining
deyoutly in the the services. After the
services were over the lady's friends
gathered around her, and asked her IL
she knew who it was she had treated
so rudely. "No, some impudent
stranger" she replied. 1T was King
Oscar of Sweden" was the answer. "He
is here visiting the queen, who is an in
valid in charge of the doctors" The
naughty German lady is still looking
for a foot large enough to chastise her.
self with.-Every Where.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-26

.you-a Il d G o o Il
enough for etery-
body. You see some
people go and git
religion,, but when
they come b a c k
they haven't got the
plain, old fashion
sort. There are
more newt tangled.
Eigh-flyin fool no.
ti0nS in regards to
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-26

religion than a most anything else now
adays. Religion which makes a man
aorrowful and sad instid of joyous like
and glad amt worth piekin up in the
big road.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1897-06-26
ULD.TIME RELIGION.
Coed Enough for the Sage of
Rocky Greek.
But the Latest Style Turns Thfngs
wrong Side outards'-Hank Ed
dins Marries the hartley Gener-
ation-LittIe Newt Virgins.

Plain, old-time religion is good
enough for me-and good enough for
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
Fourth of July and Fair.

There was a good attendance at
the Fair Directors meeting last
Saturday, and very satisfactory prog
ress was shown to be making. The
committee on Celebration and Field
Day, July 9TH, reported everything
encouraging for the greatest gather
ing on that day ever known in South
west Wisconsin, and arrangements
being perfected to make it an occa-
sion to be remembered as the event
in the lives Of all who attend.
For the fair, the committee on
premium list reported, suggesting
several changes which it is believed
will be satisfactory to exhibitors and
insure better exhibits. A list of races,
substantially the same as that of last
year, was submitted by the sporting
committee and approved by the
board. Enquiries already received
give assurance that the best field of
horses ever gathered in Iowa county
will compete for the purses to be
offered. At no corresponding date
in the history Of the association has
the prospect of successful season
been better than now, as appeared by
information presented to the Board.
Several subscribers to the capital
stock have not yet paid the first in
stalment due, which impedcs settle
ment of claims that should be adj
justed. Delinquents are again urged
to call on the treasurer and make
payment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
Credit For Farmers.

We have lately given some account OF
the operation Of agricultural banks III
Europe, which have done very much for
the farming class by making it possible
for it to secure loans on such security as
farmers can cffer. The farmer il esre-
cially in need of credit, for tho interval
must always be considerable between
the preparation Of the soil and tie har-
yesting Of the crop. He must spend
money a long time before he can get
any back. As to most Of his products, he
may be said to be carrying on a bust.
uess where the stock is turned over but
once year. Furthermore, as crop
natures all over the country ut the same
season, and generally within a period OF
n few weeks, it is particularly impor-
tant to the farmer that he should not be
compelled to realize on his harvests inn
mediately. He would break the market
II he were Obliged to sell all his crops
rs soon as gathered and yet he must
sell good deal, for he has been under
expense for months without any income.
While the farmer moro than almost
any other producer needs credit, he can
not generally offer commercial security.
aud real estate Is not n good security for
ordinary banks Of discount to take, and
il is unlawful for our national banks to
accept 1t. The result is that the farmer
is usually compelled to sell his produce
mt an unpropitious time or to get credit
Of merchants and private bankers for
which usurious rates are obtained. In
this country there has been practically
no effort to supply this need for agricul-
tural credits, although the brokers and
private bankers and factors who have
made practice Of lending to farmers
have made great deal Of money out OF
it. for tho absence Of competition ell
ablcs them to got high rate for money,
and the farmer pretty generally pays his
debts.
1t Is singular that in our own country
no effort hns been made to afford agri-
culture in general the capital 1T needs
for the improving OF land and for curry
ing on farm operations during the long
intervals between the annual marketing
Of crops. Tho changed conditions OF the
times make 1t imperative that farming
must be conducted upon moro scientific
principles so IA to get out OF tho land
more thun it has heretofore produced,
and that necessity leaves no alternative
but either to afford tho farmer enlarged
credit facilities or to leave tho present
landholders to be frozen out by insolv-
cncy, with the result Of transferring this
industry to class possessing ampler
means and able to cultivate larger farms
upon improved methods, journal OF
Commerce and Commercial Bulletin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

form was thus laid i'll the minds or rhou-
sands who were cropping after the truth.
These publications, it is stated, are to
continue An effort is to be made to
widen the field of operations by a class
OF writings of more popular character.
In the south and west particularly hon
est thinkers are to be supplied with ma
terial for progressive thought toward
sound conclusions on the money quos
ton.
Much was dono in six months of
1895 to uproot tho erroneous ideas
planted in five years Of populist agita-
ton. Errors had tiourished simply be-
cause they had not been confronted with
fact Now monetary truth is to be as
systematically inculcated as fallacy was,
and the result cannot but DO most
wholesome. Baltimore Sun,
Locating tho Disease.
"Wo cannot afford to advertise our
anxiety for the free coinage of silver
any more" the Philadelphia North
American (Rep,) declares. "Unlcss
some of the nations want free COIN
ago at our ratio or thercabout, it is idle
as well as humiliating to be Emporium
ing the great nations to create market
for our silver. For that is the kernel of
this nat, and but for the desire for a
market there would be no talk about
fy.1.. ro,unpe 0T silver here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
Olive Branch Homo Bakery.

! have adopted the above name for
my Home Bakery, which is now uIly
equipped TO supply bread from the
hygenic hours of the Farwell 4 Rhines
mills at l2l cents per loaf, ; loayes
for - ceuts, aud also make to order
bread from other nour at 10 cts, per
loaf. Cakes of every description,
from the famous Pansy Pastry flour
to order. Turkeys and other meats
cooked promptly to order Fresh pies
daily. Gladstone Mincemeat, my
own make, fresh and pure, Is cts. per
pound Boston Baked Beans. Cookies
and Doughnuts fresh every day. Full
line Of cookery on display every
Saturday. Leave orders in evening
for next day.
EDITH PuILLIrS BURNS.
Rear Of Deller's Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
ADOPTS TIE GOLD STAND
ARD.
After -Four Yeas of Investigation Japan
Decides to Discard Silver.

After -Four Yeas OF invest iEatioH Japan
Decides to Discard Silver.
On March 1 twas cablCd from Yoko-
hama that Japan had decided to adopt
the gold standard at Il ratio of 32l3 tc
!, the new standard to go into operation
in October.
This act, on top Of many previous
ones, moves Japan completely out Of the
ranks of the scmi-ciyilizcd and into those
of civilized and progressive nations. 1t
was not taken hastily, but after two
years consideration Of m exhaustive re-
port mado by the Japanese currency
commission, appointed III 1898.
This commission found that, while
certain capitalists, especially those en-
ploying many lab0rcs, were benefited
by tho falling silver standard, the
wage oamers were injured from tho
fact that their wages did not rise as
fast as did the prices of what they
had to buy. The report pointed out
what every rational trader Ought to
LnoW-that silver standard country
can trade and compete with gold stand
CIV N'hhAlA' S NilAS H|N'A pay lLtS tlt IuSS
on exchange in foreign trade. However,
as tho greater part of Japan's trade was
With China and India, the two countries
of Asia still using the silver standard,
the disadvantage on this account was
not considered great.
Tho silvoritrs have lost with Japan
some Of their best capital OF course
they will tell us how "British gold"
was used to bride the government into
betraying its people into the hands Of
the money power. They cannot, how
ever, much longer tell us that we are
unable to compete with Japan because
she asses the silver standard
Tho truth is that Japan got tired of
being second rate nation and of work
ing with second ratio tools, and, after
careful investigation, concluded to get
rid Of free coinage at ordinary ratios,
which drives gold out Of the country rs
fast as it can be coined and which re-
suits i'll tho single silver standard, and
to adopt the gold standard ut Il ratio
with silver which will permit the use of
both metals in her trade 1t is wise
step. Japan is only one Of four or five
nations which have adopted the gold
standard during the last Is months
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

The Massachusetts Reform club of
Boston has commenced systematic
movement for practical currency reform
1t has recently passed formal resolutions
demanding that congress shall adopt
some safe plan whereby our legal ten
dor paper and silver and cur silver cor
tlilcntes shall be slowly withdrawn and
gold, gold certificates and bank notes
shall gradually take thoirparrs. F." They
further advocate ''such legislation MS
will encourage the establishments and
successful operation of small banks with
local capital and knowledge of credits. :"
Those resolutions are being sent
throughout the country, accompanied by
statement setting forth the views of
the club and requesting every friend
Of currency reform To sign the resolu.
tions and send them to congress-
This movement is exactly in line with
the action of the indianapolis coulter
cncr, which was 60 Impress congress
with tho fact that there is an over
WIDENING public sentiment in favor of
currency reform, Chicago Times. Her,
aid
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
Tho Sound Money Propaganda.

The decision Of tho silver non 70 con-
tinuo their fight for the 30 cent dollar,
despite the emphatic verdict OF the poo-
pie in November, is appropriately fol
lowed by the organization i'll New York
of a sound money league, which is to be
national in its character and III the
scope of its work. From this time on
till the next presidential election the
dissemination Of money facts and cor
rect views rs 70 money is to be contin.
ned.
Tho most efficient agency Of the last
campaign was the sound currency COM
mittee Of the New York Reform club,
and its publications. each given to
some one phase Of tho currency ques-
ton, were invaluable to speakers and
writars A sound basis for currency re-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

First, There is not free coinage
country in the world to-day that is not
on n silver COR papcr) basis,
Second. -Thoro is not gold standard
country that does not use silver rs
money along with gold.
Third. There il not u silver standard
country that uses gold along with silver.
Fourth. There is not silver stand,
ard country that has moro than one
third us much money in circulation per
capita as the United States.
Fifth. There is not silver standard
country IN which the laboring man re-
coives fair pay for his days labor.
Sixth. There is not silver standard
country III which interest rates are not
higher than i'll gold countries.
Seventh. Nearly al civilized coun.
tries have turned from silver 10 gold
standard during the past century. None
has turned from gold to silver.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

Americans are the most inventive
people on earth. TO them have been
issued nearly 100000 patents, or more
than onethtrd Of all patents ISSUED in
Che world. No discovery of modern
years has been of greater benefit to
mankind than Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and DauhWa Remedy, or has
done more to relieve pain and suffer
ing, J, w. Vaughn, of Oakton, Ky,
says: have used Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and niarrhwa Remedy in my
family for several years, and find 1t to
be the best remedy | ever used for
cramps In the stomach and bowels.
For sale by MI druggists,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
HIGHLAND.
payment.

WcoIIy Press.
Joseph Doyle returned home recently
after an absence Of four years. Dur
ing that time he has seen II greater
part Of the world, having been in
Ireland, around Cape Horn to San
Franssco, and spent nine months in
Cuba. Whilo at the latter place he
witnessed several sllirmishes between
the Spaniards and the insurgents, but
was careful to leave some time later.
lie is Il son Of John Doyle of Cobb.
We regret very much to hear that
on account Of poor health, A. j. Egan
was compelled TO resign from his duties
at the postotllce. This occurred on
Tuesday. Some few weeks ago, MIR.
Egan contracted II severe cold which
settled upon his lungs, making it
utterly impossible for him to attend 20
his duties. Mr.. Egan's term would
expire next fall, and his numerous
friends are sorry that illness prevented
him from finishing his term. He made
II most excellent postmaster and retires
with the respect Of all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
Electric lsittcrs.

Electric Bitters is II medicine suited
FOR any season, but perhaps more gen,
orally needed when the languid, ex
haustcd feeling prevails, when the
liver is torpid and sluggish and the
need of n tonic and Alternative is felt
A prompt use of this medicine will act
more surely in counteracting and free
Ing the system from the malarial pois
on. Headache, Indigestion, Constipa
tlon, Dizziness yield to Eclectric Bit
tiers. SOC and S1.00 per bottle at Pri
deaux's Drug store. 50
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29

Eucklcn's Arnica Salyc.

The best salye In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever, Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Ch!lblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay ID required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price Is cents per box For
SUE by VIM, IL. prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
Three Facts.

% Tho money supply Of this country
and OF tho world ut largo is not con
tracting, but increasing rapidly; (2)
the low price of farm products is caused
by increased production, not by contrac-
tion Of tho currency; (3) free coinage of
silver would not improve the condition
Of any ono and would BIO tho cause of
great hardships and priyations to the
wngo earning classes and all persons of
amnll mGnns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
j. NJ. Smith, Attorney.
II or npnEu For FINAL Sp1,n,

TESTATE ESTATE.
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special
term Of the Iowa County Court, to be held in
and for said county, at the court house. in
me me , city OF Doagfylile in said county, on
third Tuesday f. of said month, at ten
following matters will be heard and con-
Sidered
The application of sophia Muenster, admin
istratrtX with the will annexed of the last will
and testament of Joseph Muenster, late of said
county, deceased for the examination and
allowance of her administration account
and that the last will and testament of said
deceased be construed and the assignment of
the residue of said estate to such persons as
are by said will and by law entitled to the
same.
And it is furt her ordered that public
notice thereof be given to all persons inter
ested by publishing a copy of this notice for
three weeks succcssively,, prior TO said day
of hearing in The Iowa County Democrat, II
weekly newspaper published in said county.
BY order of the COURT
CHARLES w. MClLHON, County Judge.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis, April Ii, 1897.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
%. Q. Elrdler. A1tnrnoY.

NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR CONVEY
ANCE PURSUANT TO LAND CONTRACT
STATE of Wisconsin, County Court for
~ Iowa County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that Mt regular
term of the Iowa County Court, TO be held in
and for said county, at the Court House, in
the city of Dodgevllle, in said county, ON the
adtl day of May, A. d. 1897, being the
in the afternoon of said day, the following
matters will be heard and considered:
The petition of John A. Buckingham for u
conveyance Of certain real estate pursuant
70 lahd contract executed by William
Bueklngham late of the town of Waldwick,
said petitioner
And II is further ordered that public
notice thereof be given to all persons in
teresteu by publishing copy of this order
inr lhtee weeks successfully, prior to said
aaS OF nearing in The Iowa County Demo-
CTat, u NeeH4 y newspaper published in said
county Ky order of the court:
hARiJS W. MClLHON, County Judge.
pa'ed boIgerille Wis. April 1897. "a
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
f. G. Fielder, Attorney,

STATE of Wisconsin, County Court for
y Iowa County.-ln Probate.
term of the Iowa county court, to be held in
and for said county. at the court house. in
the city of Dodgevilc in said county, on the
the he" second con Tuesday OF said month at og two
o'clock in the afternoon OF said day, the fol-
lowing matters will be heard and considered:
The application of John T. Logue, to admit
to probate the last will and testament of
Thomas Reilly, late of the town of VALID
wick in said county, deceased.
And it is further ordered, that public no.
tice thereof be given TO all persons inter
three weeks successfully, prior to said day
of hearing in The Iowa County Democrat, a
weekly newspaper published in said county.
BY order of the COURT
CHARLES w. MClLHoN County Judge.
Dated, Dodgeville, Wis, April 13 1897. IS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
LEGAL NOTICES.
E. c. Fielder, Attorney.
NOTICE To CREDITORS,


CTATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- ss.-ln Probate.
In the matter Of the estate Of John McCar-
vile, deceased.
Letters testamentary on he estate of John
McCarvilIe, deceased having been issued
to David Walsh.
Notice is hereby given, that the creditors
of said John McCaryille, deceased, are allow
ed and limited by order of this court until
and including the first Tuesday Of November
1897, being the I'd day OF said month, to
present their claims and demands against
said John McCarvile, 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 McCarYille, deceased, will be examined
and adjusted by this court at the office OF
the county judge, at the court house in the
city of Dodgeyille, in said county, on the
first Tuesday OF December, 1897, and on the
III Dated this Goth day Of April, 1897.
BY the Court:
CHARLES w. MCILHoN, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
DISEASES or THE SKIN.

Tho intense itching and smnrting Incl
dent TO eczema, letter, salt.rheum, and other
diseases of the skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamhcrhin's Eye and SKIN
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by il. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and favorite rem.
edy for sore nipples; chnppcd hands, chill.
blaiua, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.
Try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders they
are Just what horse needs when in bad condi-
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermiiuge.
Sold by all Druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
Gold Standard barometer.

(Showing dntos whcro nonrly MI importan,
civ lli2ud nations adopted tho gold stnndard.)
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-04-29
Exquisite Cut Glass,

Blue and olive Wedgewood, and delft
ware, ut Brewer \ penhallegon's.