Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-29
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LUDDEN s. Co.
MINERAL POINT. Wis.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Burglars broke into the store of
Lund & Co., of Gratiot, on last Sat-
urday night and took therefrom a
number of articles of value, including
suit of clothes.
1t was announced in The Democrat
last week that Rev. j. M. Cleary would
deliver two lectures at Ridgeway, on
August l. In letter received from
Father O'Reilly, of that place, we are
requested to state that these lectures
have been postponed to some time in
September.
The band will give concert at the
park on Friday evening July Both.
The members of the Rebekah lodge
will serve ice cream.
Darlington Democrat: On Tuesday
of last week Chris Wahler, of Wiota,
met with an accident which may prove
fatal. \ load of hay which he was
building upset, and in jumping Mr..
Wahler struck the wheel, causing in
iuries which necessitated an operation.
The work was done by DR.. Hooper,
assisted by Drs. Hanson and Aas.
The condition OF the patient is very
serious, but hopes are entertained that
he may recover.
The annual convention of the South
west Wisconsin Y. Z. S. G. f.. Union
will be held in Lancaster, Tuesday
and Wednesday, Aug. 10-ll. An in
teresting program, with able speakers,
has been arranged. Free entertain
ment will be furnished for all members
of Christian Endeavor Societies.
A reward of 5000 will be paid by
John l.. and Richard Jackson for in
formation that will lead to the convic-
tion of the person or persons who set
fire to their mining cabin on Sunday
night, July %, 1897.
The first Band Concert of the season
will be held in the Park on Friday
evening, July 30, at which time the
members of Mineral Point Rebekah
lodge will serve ice cream and cake.
Everybody come and have good
time
Mr.. Albion White, who was called
here from Sioux City, Iowa, by the
death of his father-in-law, Mr.. David
Jacko, will remain here for a week or
ten days before returning home.
Rev. +. w. Straw was called to La
Crosse this week by the illness of his
sister. He will return in time for Sun
day services.
Hon. Owen King sent five running
and trotting horses here this week pre-
paratory to entering them for the races
at our coming fair.
Hon. c. Spensley returned last Sat
urday evening from his extended trip.
He says that no one has any idea of
the extent of the British possessions
in this country until he undertakes to
cover the territory, even with fast
trains and splendid steamers. There
are arcres which can supply millions,
and there is no danger in our day
or in that of our grandchildren that
this country will be over-populated.
In private letter, Mr.. Spensley gave
very graphic description Of this trip.
so new and novel to the average
tourist. The description is specially
interesting because it deals with facts
and scenes outside the common line of
travel. The Alaska gold craze had
not struck Winnipeg when Mr.. Spens-
ley left.
Mr.. w. ]. Healy has very large
supply Of honey this year, from 300
to 1000 pounds. 1t is Of the finest
quality a the season has been most
favorable one for the bees. Some of
the hives will yield as high as 500
worth Of honey.
Rev T. Kent is spending few days
at the Assembly at Madison, but will
be back ON Fridar, and occupy his
pulpit both morning and evening next
Sunday.