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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-24
DODGENlLLE.
The Chronicle.

The Chronicle.
Died in the town of Dodgeville, at
about midnight, June Ii, Miss Sarah
Thomas. aged about 81 years.
Henry Hosking, aged ~ years, son
of w. c. Hosking, of Hollandale, was
stuck by lightning on his farm near
Dickens, Iowa, last Tuesday evening,
and instantly killed. He was unmar-
ried.
Miss Cora Cartwright left last Fri
day for couple of weeks visit with
friends at Platteville and Livingston.
None of the bids for the erection of
Orville Strong's new dwelling house,
in this city, having been accepted, the
contract has not yet been awarded.
Work will be commenced at once for
the construction of a telephone line
between Dodgeville and Mt. Horeb,
which will put us in connection with
the Dane county system.
Mrs. JAS. Argall and daughter
Louise left on Tuesday for Portage
and La Crosse.
Died, in the city of Dodgeville, June
IA, 1897, Mrs. Anna Owens, aged about
II years. after an illness of nine days.
The Sun
At Tuesdays meeting of the council
A., TO, l,a of - lll hid
in by Messrs. Reese and Strong at
$3.O6l.
In opening a newspaper from Shrews-
bury, England, few days ago, eX-
Mayor S. w. Reese found a letter
directed to Craven Arms, England.
1t had, evidently, slipped into the
newspaper at the postotfice at Shrews-
bury. The letter was remailed by Mr.,
Reese, Monday, and when it reaches
it's destination will have Travelled about
$500 miles.
On Saturday last Judge Clementson
sioners for Iowa county under the new
law: r. l.. Joiner, Wyoming, three
years: George w. Strong, Mitiin, two
years: James Spensley, town of Min.
eral Point, one year.
Among the graduates from the state
university this year are Roy c. Smell
ker, of this city, and Miss Nettie Jones,
of Arena. Mr.. Smoker, who took a
first years course in the law school
this year, in addition to his work on
the "hill.' will continue his studies in
that department during the next two
years.
The New Star
A member of the state board of pub
lie works was in our city last Satur-
day. Among other things he ordered
water works placed in our Jail.
Mrs. johnson Granville, Jr., and
daughters, Margie and Pearl departed
Monday for their future home in
Houstan, Michigan. Their many
friends here will miss them greatly.
Geo. Bartle, who lately bought the
corner lot on Iowa and Chapel street
of John Rudersdorf, has commenced
cleaning out the basement of the old
hotel, which was destroyed by fire,
and expects to start the erection OF a
fine building soon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-24
TIME TABLE.
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway.

Trains depart from and arrive at
Mineral Point as follows
DEPART ARRIVE
Mail and cypress. q 40 a, IN, 4 80 y. m.
Through Mail and Elk. 90 p. IN. II II D. IN
Fast Freight. 30 u. m. IL 90 a. m.
Passengers for Shullsburg and
Plattcville make close connections
leaving Mineral Point at $3.50 p. m.
n. n. SNOW, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-24
The Teller,


Mineral Point is preparing for II
very large celebration of lndepend-
ence day. Il, NJ. LaFollette is to be
orator,
The largest amount of water ever
used from the Lancaster water works
was used Tuesday of this week. The
water was lowered in the stand pipe 81
feet. The water was running nearly
all day out of Il hydrant for use in
filling up bitches. Besides this con-
sumers probably let the water run to
have cool drink when wanted,
j. NJ. Smith, alias Hill, arrested on
charge OF the Burton post office rob-
berry, had his examination Tuesday
and is held for trial. Pocket knives,
pencils, toilet soap and other articles
found III his possession were identified
by w. V. Mink rs his property. JUS
tice Wheeler committed him on de-
fault of $500 bail
Lancaster has a new dog law. Al
dogs not registered before the frs
Monday in July, and the liccnce fe,
paid, are liable to be destroyed 10y
policemen, and the owner is liable to
penalty. Dogs have to be muzzlet
during July and August,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-24

State Superintendent Emery has de-
cided that Des FORCES & Co., of Mil
waukee, have mede the most favorable
offer to supply books for township
libraries. From $780, 600 to $40, 900 il
expended annually in this way.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-24
LANCASTER.

The Herald,
John Gardner and his family, OF
Mineral Point, are moving TO their
farm in Beetown.
The handsome block of store build
ings recently burned in Mineral Point,
will be rebuilt before snow ties,
The annual reunion of the Crawford
County Veteran Association will he
held at Steuheu, July Is, Is and l.,
At Mt, Hope last Saturday, Master
| Lyle Sheedy slipped and fell, while
climbing about stable, catching his
leg between the knee and ankle ON a
spike and tearing it badly,
\ gang of stove agents has been do
ing up the country in some parts of
| Illinois, says an exchange, They sell
cheap range at fancy price and
allow big price for the old stove,
take note for the range and on back
of the note credit the amount allowed
for the old stove, only. the credit is
not on the note but ON another piece
of paper which is detached, They
never come after the old stove and the
note turns up at full face for collcc'
! ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-24
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting Incl.
dent to eczema, letter salt.rheum, and other
diseases ofthe skin is instantly allayed by
applying Chamberlains Eye and Skin
Ointment Many very bad cases have been
permanently cured by it. 1t is equally
efficient for itching piles and a favorite rem.
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill.
blains, frost bites, and chronic sore eyes.
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-24
A New LO,

OF Choice Teas, at Spratler's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-24

Try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, they
are Just what horse needs when in bad condi.
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge.
Sold by AL Druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-24

The Highest Price
Paid for Butter and Eggs, at Sprat-
lpr'S
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-06-24
Curtains

At reduced prices.
j. j. HAsBCoM d Co.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-07
ALL SORTS.

Emile Richebourg, the French novel
list, is said to have amassed 100000 in
twenty years by writing serial stories
for lie Petite Journal.
A bright little newspaper, the Indian
Guide, is published at the Shoshone
(Wyo0 agency, the editors, printers
and devil all being full -blooded red
skins.
A thermometer was left near stove
in a sleeping room at Dusseldorf re-
Gently, and the fumes from the mer-
curry poisoned two children so that
their lives were saved with difficulty.
The Visitor-"And what are you 60
ing to make of him?" Mamma
want him to be a philanthropist." "
why, there is no money in that"
But all the philanthropists have been
very rich.
In speaking OF a performance OF
Hamlet in Il North Carolina town,
the critic of the local newspaper re-
marked: THE plot of the play and the
history upon which it is based are too
well known to need any description at
this late day"
young man in Haverhill who was
to have been married Monday, disap-
peared from the city Sunday night, and
has not been since heard from. The
prospective bride has gone to live with
her prospective motherin-law.a and both
say they will not be sorry if they never
see him again.-Boston Herald.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-07

II Queen Victoria until short time
ago, and its final settlement was
brought about by the ingenuousness of
a boy of o.
The two leading Anglo-Irish families
IN ireland have long been the Fitz-Ger-
Aus ana the Buffers From being COM
rades in arms of the invading Strong
bow they became by degrees rival bar
ons and fierce contestants for the vice
sovereignty of their adopted country.
In the wars of the roses the Buffers
sided with the white rose of Lancaster,
the FitZ-Geralds with the red rose of
iork. FACTIONS gathered around the
two great houses, and the bitter feud
brought forth death and bloodshed
from as early as 1850 down to the Will
liamite wars. Buffers, whose chief had
attained the dignity of Earl of Or
monde, succeeded in crushing the power
of the elder branch of the Fitz- Geralds,
earls of Desmond. 1t is told of a war
like Desmond that, while being borne
prisoner on the locked shields of his
feudal foes clansmen, the Buffers
taunted him with the bitter words:
Where is now the proud Fitz-Ger-
ald?"
To which the indomitable earl an
swered:
"Fitz-Gerald is where he ought to be
on the necks of the Buffers"
This proud reply will give an idea of
the intensity of the strife
Now it happened that her majesty's
Irish viceroy gave a garden party in
the viceregal lodge at Dublin, and
thither We're hidden by accident the
Marquis of Ormonde, head of the But
Ter family (familiar to Americans
through his yachting interests), and
the little Duke of Leinster, boyish
chieftain of the house of Fitz-Gerald.
years of age, came his widowed mother.
one of the beautiful Duncombe sisters.
The Duchess of Leinster lost sight of
her son for space, and in going to look
for the lad found him engaged in earn
est conversation with tall, elderly gen.
tleman, in whom she was surprised to
recognize the Marquis of Ormonde.
What was her horror when, on ap-
preaching nearer. she distinctly heard
the youthful Geraldine remark in some
what slangy phrase:
We'll. ! suppose | ought to punch
your head on account of the feud. but |
say. you know, you're too jolly decent
q chap for that. Can't We shake hands
ard call ii square?"
With the utmost gravity Lord Or
monde srasped the small hand of his
hereditary foe, and when the amused
mother came to congratulate them on
the happy settlement of 600 years of
bitterness she found young hopeful
perched, like his famous ancestor on
the neck of the Butler.
Thus ended feud undoubtedly one
of the Oldest and possibly the bloodiest
in the world.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-07
A Whole Town in Terror.

The inhabitants of Springdale, Pa.
are very much excited for fear of the
town being blown away by an explo-
sion. The other morning heavily
loaded wagon of itro-glycerine was
being hauled through the town when
the horses stalled in front of the school
house Every owner of a horse in town
was asked to hire his team to assist in
hauling the deadly explosive away, but
when they heard what was in the wag-
on would not hire their horses for love
or money. The school has been closed
until the wagon is hauled away and
the more timd citizens are afraid the
town will be blown away before the
nitro-glycerine is removed.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-07


Lewis Carson is one of the names
n tall, good-looking Individual gave
when arrested in Carlinville some
time ago. He is clever swindler and
has operated widely. About two weeks
ago bank of that place received
telegram purporting to come from
Springfield, over the signature of the
cashier of bank in the capital city.
1t told the Carlinville people to let
Lewis Carson have S21O. The next day,
according to the bankers, the alleged
Carson entered, dressed in the height
OF fashion. He wore four-button gloves
when he appeared in the bank, but re-
moved only one. When he asked to get
his money the cashier said the bank
would have to verify the telegram.
How long will it take?" inquired
the visitor, calmly.
Not long" answered the cashier.
Then hurry it up"
telephone message from the Spring
field bank informed them that the tele-
gram was a forgery. Meanwhile Car
son had vacated the premises, but was
soon afterward arrested in nearby
town.
Mr. Pinkerton, upon reading no.
tice of the arrest, said he thought he
knew Carson to be a Frank Cunning
ham," who had n record. The fact that
the man kept one glove on caused Mr..
Pinkerton to think that the young man
was simply hiding the stump of his
finger, knowing it would be sure
means of identification in case his
crime was discovered, and Mr.. Pinker
ton remembered that the Cunningham
of his memory had lost that finger. By
request a description was forwarded to
Mr.. Pinkerton and by return mail he
sent picture of Cunningham. Accord
Ing to the letter received from the
sheriff who made the arrest the prison
er admitted himself to be the original
of the photograph and confessed to hav-
ing operated extensively throughout the
west. Another of the young mans
aliases is "W. S. Fox" and according
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-07
HAS HAD TEN HUSBANDS.
Remarkable Matrimonial Career of Z
Lebanon. Ind, Woman.


Lebanon. Ind, Woman.
Mrs. Bette Chappel-Brock-Haze
rigg- Hudson -Schofield Baker Dnkins-
Hazelrigg Trowbridge Jeffries-Van
! Pelt is the full name of the bride in a
marriage recently solemnized at In
dianapolis, says the New York Journai.
She has been married ten times. one
pnsband dead, another missing, and SIX
eX-husbands and one bona fide husband
living at one and the same time with
in Il radius of 100 miles is the record
to which this oft-wedded woman can
proudly point.
Her maiden name was EliZaDeth
Chapel and she began her matrimon-
ial career by marrying Grace BROCK,
well-to-do dentist of Lebanon, Ind, in
1871. Brock died in May, 1873, and al
ter mourning his loss for little less
than three months the grief-stricken
widow became the blushing bride OIL
James Monroe Hazelrigg, farmer.
Bette, as she was affectionately called
by every one, learned that the quiet
life of farmers wife was entirely too
slow for one of her ambitions, and,
Will tHe iSslSldnCt VI tohoi'''"NS "
vorce laws and the consent of her nus
band she succeeded in casting aside TINS
yoke in October. 1874.
Thomas Hudson. harness dealer,
was the next to cast himself and MS
fortune at her feet AS the latter was
especially acceptable. she became Mrs.
Hudson Jan. 10, 1877. In less than two
years she was again in court as plain
tiff in divorce proceeding. Her pray
er was granted and her next marriage
was to Milton Schofield, an architect.
Schofield was addicted to liquor, and.
according to Betties divorce petition.
which followed their marriage about
year, he was very abusive when under
it's influence.
Since then she has married and Sc
cured divorces from Frank Baker, ia
cob W. Dinkins, DR.. Reese Trowbridge,
and Isaac Jeffres. During this time
she was also reunited to Hazelrigg, her
former husband, but secured second
divorce from him.
The last and present husband is
James Van Pelt of Indianapolis, aged
S5. In each of her eight divorce cases
Mrs. Van Pelt has been the plaintiif.
and in none of them has she met with
opposition from the defendants. She
never asked for alImony. She is now
"A years of age.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-07
THE CARE OF CLOTHING.

No matter how beautiful or expen-
sive our gowns may be, without proper
care they will not retain their stylish
appearance.
Everyday garments should be disin
fected, for brushing is not sufficient, as
it will not remove the unpleasant odors
that come from long usage.
When a bonnet lining or set of
dress shields becomes perceptible, it
should be removed, while cloth gar
ments can be sponged and pressed
clean.
Some women sprinkle their waists
and dresses with scent and use sachet
powders to perfume their bonnets and
wraps, and this is quite good scheme
so far as it goes.
A pint of benzine does not cost much
and will clean anything in the way of
kid, silk, lace or worsted, while cam
nhor is another common and effective
disinfectant.
Garments that smell OF nothing are
the cleanest and most agreeable. as
there is always a suspicion of bad san
itation or bad habits when there is
strong perfumery employed.
Precipitation stains may be removed
from the arms of white woolen or silk
dresses by sponging with warm water
into which ammonia has been poured,
and then with clear water, and finally
press before it becomes quite dry.
But better than scent bags or per-
fumery is clothespole and an open
window. Turn the garments wrong
side out, and let the air and sunshine
do the rest An all-night airing is
good but day of purifying sunshine Is
better.
If Il scent is desired to neutralize
what is known as shop smells, emanat-
ing from the laundry, factory, kitchen
or packing room, orris, muscadine,
bergamot, or a small piece of sandal
wood is preferable to the strong odors
of manufactured perfumes.
Deodorized alcohol, with teaspoon
full of some good scent to pint, and
put on in a spray, will leave the cloth
ing sweet and clean smelling, while for
the skin there is nothing more aroma
| tic and agreeable than a handful of
lavender water dashed on after the
bath.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-07
A Chinese RAILWAY,

After using II canal for many ccniu
ries, the Chinese are soon to enjoy the
convenience of railway. from Iien-
Tsin to Pekin. lleretofofe ii has re
quired several days TO make the jour
ney. although the distance is only cigll-
ly miles. Travellers are lowed up tile
Peiho river by men. who often wade
through the water up to their waist.
and make twelve or fifteen miles II
day. Hereafter the journey will be
made in five hours. The railway has
already been completed to the town of
Iang-Tsun, thirty miles from Pekin,
and IL train is running each way daily.
The rest of the track is graded. and it
is expected that the rails will be laid
by the first of May. Through trains
will not be attempted for several
months yet. however. because of the
delay in constructing Il bridge over the
Peiho river. which is to he Il remark:i-
bic structure. built upon the Chinese
plan, to last forever. with piers of sol
id cement. eight feet square. This rail
road is being built by Chinese engi-
nccrS. under the direction of Mr.. Kin
der. who has been manager of Iii Hung
chang's railway. which runs from
Ticn-Tsin up to the coal mines of the
gulf of Pichili. Capital is furnished by
the Chinese government.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-07
Israsts. Isirdl, and Fish.

Each salmon produces about 2O,OO,OOO eggs
II is said that the Greenland whale some
times attains the age of 400 years.
In Larncd. Kansas not only the life OF nn
unlicensed dog is forfeited, but Its owner
must pay fine.
An acre of good fishing ground In the sea
VIII yield more food In week than an
acre of the best land Will do In n year.
The horse, when browsing, Is guided en-
tircly by the nostrils in the choice of proper
food, and blind horses are never known to
make mistakes in their diet.
The cries of sea birds. especially sea gnlls,
very valuable as fog signals. The birds
cluster on the cliffs and coasts, and their
cries warn boatmen that they are near the
land.
The most valuable fur, is that of the sea
otter. one thousand dollars has been paid
for single skin of this animal, not more
than two yards long by thrce-quartcrs OF II
yard wldc.-Baltimore American.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-07

by laws A man who studies these laws of
nature carefully and reduces them to a sci
cnce, can count on exact results every time.
A doctor knows that certain remedies
affect certain diseases.
When disease seems to have no remedy,
the doctors pronounce it incurable. All the
time Nature may have the remedy right at
hand, but it will only be discovered by the
doctor who has studied longer and deeper
than others into this particular disease.
Consumption seemed for long time with
out remedy until DIR. Pierce made his
wonderful Golden Medical Discovery" 80
years ago. 1t has proved to be a marvellous
and almost unfailing specific for consump-
ton and all forms of lung, bronchial and
throat difficulties.
Its effects seem almost magical but its op
Grafton is based upon simple natural laws.
the blood making glands TO manufacture
healthy, red blood and pour it abundantly
into the circulation. This nourishing, vital
izing effect is rapidly manifested in the
lungs and bronchial tubes where ii stops the
wasting process and builds up healthy tissue
1t is readily assimilated bystomachs which
are too weak to digest cod liver OIL and il
is far superior to malt extracts as a perina-
nert and scientific flesh builder in all
wasting diseases.
"Twenty-fvc years ago eight different doctors
told me that would live but short time, that l
had consumption and must die" writes Geo. X.
Coope, Esq, of Myers Valley, Pottawntomie Co,
Kans. "I finally commenced taking DIR. Pierce $
Golden Medical Discovery and am still oil the
land and among the living. have faith to be
twenty-five wears aud have so much faith in all
of your medicines thai want one of your Com.
mon Sense Medical Advisers"
DIR. Picrcc's medicines are recognized as
standard remedies throughout the world.
His Pleas Pellets" cure constipation.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-07
In the Wrong Place.

Lawley (eXpert shorthand reporter)
II say, James, the boy from the
newspaper office has called for re-
port of that lecture. Is it finished?"
James Ga novice)-"All but a short
sentence in the middle of it and | can t
for the life of me make out from my
notes what it is"
Lawley-"Oh, just put in great ap-
plause' and let it 60"
James acts on the suggestion and the
lecture is sent for publication with the
doctored part reading: Friends. will
dsGsin you but few moments longer.
Great applause. e."-EXchange.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-07
LIVING MUMMY IN PARIS.
Physicians of Academy of Medicine Ex
anime an Extraordinary Creature.

PHYSICIANS of Academy of Medicine E1-
anime an Extraordinary Creature.
The Academy of Medicine in Paris Is
lust now studying one of the most ex-
traordinary human beings who have
ever been born into this world says the
New York Herald. He is known as
the man mummy. and one glance at his
CHASTITY face and body shows that he
deserves the title. This phenomenal
being is name Castagna, and. accord
Ing to the civil register of Paris, he is
now 2S years old. He is about four feet
high and weighs only forty-three
mounds. Even with his clothes on he
is most singular looking object-a
yeritable lusus naturae. His forehead
is large, and over it is stretched thick
covering OF parchment-like skin. His
ewes. the muscles of which are afro
phied, are quite round and are wide
omen, like the eyes of night birds. His
nose. too, reminds one of such birds.
for not only is it entirely without flesh,
hut IT is also curved in the form of Il
beak, dropping in this fashion over a
mouth in which the teeth can always
be seen, set together as though in a
grimace. Altogether the head and face
are so uncanny and so horrible that it
is impossible to set down anything like
vivid description of them on paper.
His arms and legs are inconceivably
thin and slender. Bones and nerves are
pressed close against each other and
the tight skin holds them together as
though it were a sheath of India rub
Der. The whole body is indeed a mira
Gle of frailness and meagerness, and
the wonder is that good puff of wind
deg not blow II away.
The Springfield herald., 1897-05-07

times would get SO blind, could not
see for several minutes.
al could not stand very long without
feeling sick and vomiting. could not
breathe a long breath without scream
ing, my heart panied so.
1 also had female weakness, intlnm-
nation of ovarics, painful mcnstrua-
ton, displacement of the womb, itch
ing of the external parts, and ulccra-
tion of the womb. Ihavc had all these
complaints.
The pains l had to stand were some
thing dreadful. My husband told me
to try bottle of Lydia Il. Pinkham's
medicine, which did, and after taking
it for n while, was cured. No other
kind of medicine for me as long as you
make Compound l hope every woman
who suffers will take your Compound
and be cured.-MRs. j. S. MCGILLAs,
113 Kilburn avenue, Rockford, Ill.