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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-27

Rhinelander, George w. Morton of Ber-
lin.
Fifth Wisconsin volunteers elected
officers as follows: President, Col. 7.
S. Allen; first vice-presdent, Col. \.
Cobb; second vice-president, T. r.
Giftiny; secretary, J. F. Ellis; treas
urer Henry Curran.
Appleton has been named for the
next state encampment. Commander
Clarkson from Omaha is here. There
was grand parade including local mil
itary and civic societies and G. A. R.
posts, and Second district school child
rem, and the Knights of Pythias gave
ar exhibition drill in Wilson park.
Last night a big camp fire was held in
the opera house.
The following were chosen to serve
as delegates to the national encamp-
ment:
First Dstrict-H G. Putnam; alter
nate, w. II, Laing.
Second-E. w. Reyes; alternate,
James Price.
Third-W. E. Burchard; alternate,
j. S. Sworthman.
Fourth-E. S. Elliott; alternate, p.
Strasberger
Fifth-M. l.. Snyder; alternate, H.
Sheldon.
Sixth-H. E. Choate; alternate, A. o.
D. Kelly.
SEVENTH. G. Taylor; alternate, C.
E. Scott
Eighth-G. w. Sutherland; alternate,
Joseph II. Woodnorth.
Ninth-H r. Allen; alternate, Mark
Baruum.
Tenth-N. Burtch; alternate, w. S.
Ensign.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-27

cures effected by Dr. Williams Pink Pills,
and concluded to try them
" | commenced using them, and before
had taken half box felt like a new crea-
ture. My appetite was restored, my cough
grew less, and | YVES able to sleep soundiy at
night which | had been unable to do for
months before.
" Atter taking two boxes of the pills was
weighed again and to my establishment my
weight was ll3 pounds, a gain of 10 pounds.
Previous 20 taking the pills | had suffered
with cold hands and feet, but now have no
trouble whatever from that source. q
81 can truly say am now in better health
than have been for years. The effect of the
Pink Pills is wonderful, and | can recon-
mend them in all eases of debility and weak
ness.
Mrs. 4. l.. STAFFORD"
Dir. Williams Pink Pills contain in a con-
densed form, all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves. They are an untailing spe-
cific for such diseases as locomotor dtaxia, par.
tial paralysis, st. Nitus' dance, sciatica, neu-
ralga rheumatism, nervous headache, the
after ct1es of la grippe, pGpitaton of the
heart pale and Sallow compilations, all forms
of weakness either in male or female e Pink
Pills are sold by all dealers, or will be sent
post paid on receipt of price, so cents box,
or six boxes for 80 (they are never sold in
bulk or by the l00), by addressing DR.. vii.
liams' Medicine Company, Schenectady, NY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-27
ABROAD.

The funeral of the Duchess d 'Alencon
took place in Paris yesterday.
Turkeys demands on Greece are $50
100000 and tho whole of Thessaly.
Tom Mann, the English labor agita-
tor, has been ordered to leave France.
The Transvaal governments reply
to Mr., Chamherlains note Is defiant in
tone.
The duke and duchess of Marlborough
were guests of the queen at Windsor
castle.
The Chtlian government will submit
Il new banking law to the congress of
that country
Peru and Bolivia have submitted
their territorial dispute to the arbtra-
tion OF Spain.
Tho British forces in Bechuanland.
South Africa, have captured Chief Toto
after severe fighting
The French authorities are arranging
y monthly mail service between san
Francisco and Tahiti,
\ military train was wrecked 1
Russia. Two officers and nearly one
thousand soldiers were killed and sixty
seriously injured
1t Is officially reported that the
Spanish forces have gained another
victory over the insurgents In the Phil.
| fppine islands.
Seventy houses In the best part OF
Dorogohush. in the province of Smal-
ensk', Russia, two churches and the
government building have been de-
stroved by fire.
Frost In the department. Of Yonne
France Is estimated to have damaged
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-27
SEEING THE IMPROVEMENTS.
How the Judge Made it Pleasant for
His Returned Townsman.

Folks have more time to make it
pleasant for one another in small
towns than they have in cities. If the
court requires any expert evidence on
this point, a subpoena may be issued
for Mr.. S.-of Cleveland. Says he:
Il made little visit recently to the
town where | was born Everybody
there knows me, and they call me
Charley, and slap me on the back
and that sort of thing. | got there in
the evening, and the first thing the
next morning dropped around to Judge
Pingtree's office. He got up from his
desk and paralyzed my hand with his
grasp; then, without asking me to
sit down, he said: I'm sorry, Charley,
but I've got a lot of mail to look over,
tie Is In the next room-you remember
finland you just walk out with him
and see the improvements on the west
side of town So he called Jim in and
we started out.
Jim was a good walker, and he
took me to the farthest edge of town
| failed to see many improvements.
though there was no lack of signs Of
decay; but | enjoyed the walk, which
must have been over two miles in
length out and back. When we enter
ed the office the Judge was deep in a
confidential talk with a client, but
after a moment he looked up and said:
oh, hello; back. are YOU? Then he
ry, old boy, but a deucedly important
! case has Just come in, and I can t
give you a second now. But 1t won't
mako any difference, because you
want to see the improvements on the
east side of town of course, and Joe
Easy-you remember Joe --was just
seying that he'd like to take you
over At this Joe came up and we
! st;l ted out
"The east side of town seemed to
show less improvements than the
vest; but again o. account Of old
asSociations | enjoyed the walk
though ii was somewhat longer than
the other, and | was beginning to feel
] y bit tired when we got back. We
met the telegraph operator at the of
fec door, and found the judge intently
reading 4 dispatch. Hello,' he cried
again. We'll, here it goes once more
important telegram that needs inn
mt date attention But after that
will be free. and meantime you go uT
and see tn" improvements on the
north side Here's Tom Dodgetoil-
YOU remember Tom-and he'll go with
you You know, I'm interested in tht
north side, See you later,' came
cheerfully us went off with Tom
Or this trip walked three miles. ant
saw the shahbiest part of town which
had Yet nrese"ted itself. WAS begin,
ling to be suspicious, hut the iudg,
temed so innocent. and others hat
\ orked SO hard to interest me, that
couldn't dCrht their sincerity
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-27
GEN. HORATIO KING DEAD.
Well-known Public Man Forty Years
Ago-Once Postmaster General

Washington, May 21.-Gen. Horatio
King, who was postmaster general
during portion of Buchanan's admin
istration, died in this city yesterday.
He was in his eighty-siXth year and
died from the effects of an attack of
grip. His wife survives him.
Horatio King came here from
Paris, Me-, and was appointed first as
sstant postmaster general in 1854,
serving under Postmaster General
Holt. President Buchanan, less than
a month before his term expired, ap-
pointed Mr.. King postmaster general.
He served in that capacity from Feb.
1891 until March 5 following, when ne
was succeeded by Montgomery Blair.
Mr.. King was litterateur of some
note. He retired from active life in
1875.
Gen. King twice made tour of Eu-
rope, first in 1867 and again in 1876
rs. The latter one was quite extend
ed and on his return he published
book entitled, Sketches of Travel, or
Twelve Months in Europe. He wrote
much on a variety of topics on various
occasions. He originated series of
Saturday evening literary entertain
ments which became very popular. He
contributed largely to newspapers and
magazines also. His life was one
of usefulness and by his interest in
and critical knowledge of literature, lie
L. -
airy tone of the national capital.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-27

But | was genuinely tired when we
got back to the office. This time the
Judge met me with a radiant lace.
Well, I'm free at last ne exclaimed.
Visions of an easy chair and familiar
chat came to me; but he went on.
Now, you just come with me and see
the improvements in the best part of
toWn-the south side; you won't know
it now He took my arm and we
started out. On the threshold an eX-
cited man met us, seized the judge by
the lapel and led him into remote
corner of the office. After moment
che judge approached me his face the
picture of woe. This mans liberty
and perhaps his life depend on my
giving him an hour low. It's most
unfortunately no matter, he added
hurriedly, as he saw me advancing
toward a chair; here's Uncle Asa
Fokeabout-you remember Uncle Asa
he'll just take you down and show
you the south side as we'll as | could
do it myself-or better Uncle Asa
grasped my hand with cracking
laugh, and then hoped away along
the sidewalk with his cane calling on
me to come. The judge rushed back
to his client. There was nothing to
do but to follow the old inhabitant,
though | was beginning to feel NOR
ally certain that the whole thing
was put-up job. I was more than
Of hot
the entire south side had tumbled into
doddering decay You might better
have looked in Pompeii for improve
ments. But Uncle Asa toddled reso-
lutely onward, talking to me rs if of
course | remembered all about them,
and | could only follow. Finally we
came to the last house, and | paused,
expecting he would turn back Not
he; he begged of me that | would so
a half mile out into the country to
see Hen Podsworthy's new barn.
was desperate, and went. The scruc-
ture was Is by 20, implanted, and
standing on blocks. like a stove in a
railroad waiting-room. After | had
duly gushed over it we started back;
and though Uncle Asa appeared to
have been born some time in the last
century, he steamed alorg at the rate
Of about five knots an hour, while I
struggled behind. | was tired enough
to drop when we got back to the office,
and somewhat excited, too. That
sooundrel of judge met me with the
blandest smile | ever saw. 4 hope
you enjoy &c seeing the advances that
the old south side has made he said.
Then he vent on; Now here is Bill
ST irEel-yol remember BILL want
you to go with Bill II" on the north
west side to see the
You dastardly wretch | shouted
wont do it! You've shot ma about
ills town as if | was croquet ball as
much as You are going to- There was
rear of laughter which shook the
windows. and the whole male popula-
ton of the place crowded in from an
adjoining room, while the Judge col
lalsed in his chair, and Uncle Asa
clicked till the doctor had to pound
him on the back. The upshot of it
was that it cost me S4.S5 to buy cider
end cigars for that crowd; but ] guess
| enjoyed it as much as any of them
when | recovered my equilibrium.
After all, it's in these small towns
that they enjoy life. -Harper's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-27
SOME HUMOUR.

Did you tell Miss Mobile that you
considered me liar?" No, sir; no.
sir. l told her that there were many
Observation-Disclosures Instances where
you had told the truth"
DO you read minds as YOU would a
book?" asked the young man with the
single eye-glass Sometimes, re-
turned the mind-reader. "In your case
I'd read it just as l would a para
graph"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-27

the vines, fruit and vegetables to the
amount Of $4,000,000.
VIM. J. Calhoun, the special cummis-
sioner appointed by President Mckinley
to investigate the death of DIR. Ricard
Ruiz, arrived in Havana.
The bill to prevent the importation
of goods manufactured in foreign pri-
sons, passed the second reading in the
house Of commons at London.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-27
COL. E. 3. GRAY WINS.
MADISON MAN ELECTED COMMAN.
DER OF WISCONSIN G. A. r.
Judge +. W. keyes Is Chosen as One
OF the Delegates to the Nationa4
Encampment.

Eau Claire, Wis, May 2l.-Col. E.
b. Gray of Madison was elected COM
manderin- chief of the G. a. r. de-
partment of Wisconsin by an over
whelming majority over Ennis and
lvey. Henry Heath of Milwaukee was
elected junior yice-commanaer and E.
NJ. Bartlett Of Eau Claire, senior-yice-
commander. Delegates-a were
elected as follows. c. X. Billings OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-27

In Lexington, Ky, there is club
the youngest member Of which is 50
years old All the others are over 80.
The club meets regularly for purposes
Of mutual improvement and social
pleasure
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-27

Washington, May 18.-Cuba again
occupied the time of the senate and
evoked two notable speeches, by Mr.,
Mason OF Illinois in favor Of the Nor
gan resolution and Mr.. Hoar of Mas
sachusetts in opposition to it. SEN
ators Gallinger and Hawley also spoke,
the former for the resolution. The
latter urged that the United States
should not rush into war while our
coast dcfenses are inadequate. No
final action on the resolution was
taken.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-09-24
UNION VILLAGE.

Mr.. Kenison of Barre and family
were the guests of Rev. J. Z. Badger
and mother early in the week.
Clark Sargent, who went to the Mary
Hitchcock Hospital a few weeks ago
to have surgical operation for her MIA,
returned last Thursday.
Miss Mabel Cooke of White River
Junction visited friends here last
week.
Mrs. Linn Martin of Fairlee spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. a. w. Clark.
Mrs. Pike of Hartford was the guest
of Mrs. F. O. Newcomb recently.
Mrs Angeline Kendall of South
STAFFORD is visiting the home of her
sons, Fred and II. E. Kendall.
Miss Frances Lord recently visited
friends at Ascutneyville.
The Ladies Benevolent society held
their annual meeting i'm Blaisdell's
Hall last week Wednesday afternoon,
after which supper was served from
until $50.
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WEST FAIRLFE.

B. F. Davis will close his labors
with George & Dudley Oct. 1st, and
expects to locate at East Barre, where
he will open furniture store. We
wish him success, but dislike to lose
him from our midst.
E. n. Davis has sold his house TO Mr.
Osmer, who is to take possession i'm
mediately.
Mr. Smith and family of Lyndon
vile, visited at S. H. Georges thi'
week.
Mike Marion has moved in to one o.
the Bean tenements at Beanville.
Miss Hale has taken a trip to Boston
Misses Nettie Shumway, Florence
Kimball, Cynthia Hodge and Edna
Prescott have returned from Water.
vile, n. H., where they have been fol
the summer.
Jack George of Potter Place was in
town last week.
Mr.. Hackett of Post Mills has moved
in to Philma Georges house.
Mrs. M. A. Stevens is visiting her
son at Newport.
Report says that DR.. BiXby has
struck a Klondike in his mica mine at
GrotOn.
S. Shumway is building some new
sheds at his single mill.
Phineas Kimball is keeping the car
penters, masOns and wheelwrights
busy on his grist mill at Post Mills.
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THETFORD CENTER.

Born, Sept. 18th, to Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kennedy a daughter. ...
Born, Sept. 10th, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Richardson a son. H,' |.'@t'.a
Miss Myra Turner, who has been in
poor health for several months, is be-
ing cared for at the Old Ladies Home
in Manchester, n. H. Friends hope
for her entire recovery.
Mrs. Stewart johnson and son are
spending the week at R. Harvey's.
Arthur Smith and family are making
their home at A. O. Turner's for the
present.
Judge and Mrs. S. M. Gleason were
in Corinth for day last week.
John Daggett and wife are visiting
relatives in New Hampshire.
Miss Minnie Simonds visited friends
in OrfOrdville last week.
Chas. Chamberlin came down from
Bradford on his wheel and spent the
Sabbath.
Joseph Trahan and Irving Francis of
Manchester are stopping at G.. T. Lu-
cas-. The crack of their rifles is heard
on the hills from sunrise to sunset.
John Wilmot of Lowell is again seen
at his old place of residence, smiling
and active as ever. A new coat of paint
on church blinds, doors and platform
testify to his presence as usual. With
the assistance of the ladies Aid new
carpet has been laid in the vestibule.
Altogether making a great improve
ment. Mr.. WilmOt's efforts are great
ly appreciated and accepted with graf
itude.
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ROLTONVILLE.

Remember VIII Carleton is adver-
tised at Newbury village Thursday
evening, Sept. 3Oth. To hear him is a
rich feast of good things.
Mrs. Sarah Hunt of Manchester, n.
H., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Robin
son.
A hard frost Wednesday morning,
Thin ice in some places.
A five cent Supper will be given by
Mrs. Fucker Friday afternoon from
$50 to 100 o'clock in aid of the church
fair fund. All are invited.
At the close Of the State Christian
EndeavOr Convention at Montpelier,
the Vermont eXcursiOnists to the San
Francisco convention will hold a reun.
ion and supper at the Pavilion Sept
Both at five o'clock p. m. Mr.. and Mrs
Robinson who were of the excursion
party will attend this reunion.
Harry Putnam has moved his family
to Lisbon, N. ii.
Clark Holmes has gone to Lawrence
to work at carpenter work for bis
brother.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-09-24
THETFORD.

Prof. Dean Worcester gave a lecture
in Academy Hall last week, subject,
The Philippine Islands and their PeO-
pie" illustrated by stereOpticon views.
Mr.. Alvah Heaton Howard died in
Georgetown, Mass, last week. He
was the son of the late Augustus How
ard of Thetford.
The district school at the Hill OPEN
ed last week with Mr.. Edison as teacher
Mr.. Thomas Sanborn is building a
cistern for Mrs. Eliza Cummings.
George TewEsbury called on his
cousin. Charles COOmbs, this week
He is spending few weeks at the
Centre with his aunt, Mrs. Henry
Willoughby.
Miss Nora Sargent has hadher moth
er with her for a week.
Christine Vaughan has gone to New
York to live with a relative and attend
school.
Cillia Cummings has commenced her
school in Lebanon.
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NORTH THETFORD.

Doctor Worcester and sister have
once more visited our cemetery, and,
true to instinct, called on the old
friends of their parents. The doctor
is on the professional board over the
family of 500 at Danvers asylum.
DR.. Fletcher, also on a professional
visit here, turned aside for a friendly
call and the same of DR.. w. whose
praises have already been sung. These
civilities come only from long-contin-
ued training from childhood up, and
never moderated by one of the many
who adOres the profession of M, ID.
One of our free and charming en-
tertainments of summer has been that
given by the amateurs summerlng with
Madam Long on the border Of Lyme
pond. If these or a relay of similar
open elsewhere a delegation, of our
best cannot be Indifferent to the call.
Returns for favors received sometimes
come too late if at all. Politeness
once learned and practiced is the sum-
NIT of refinement.
Brother Downer's daughter, Mrs.
Richardson, has added son to the
ancient and honorable name of ID.
Two weddings on the same moonlit
eve: First Woodland and Miss Coburn
each we'll agreed to improve the hon
eymOOn and work out the problem of
life in coming days. Newton Balch
and Annie Webster, of soberer years,
will continue on their same course.
Mr.. B. has sister, faithful and true,
always at his side, and a daughter
named Annie Otis, still his own, so
his family arrangements are in full
force and no change or experimenting
is needed Would there not be truer
growth in homes were the reigning dy-
nasties continued? The pride of a
household should include the grand
parents, and so on down to the cradle.
Palmer and Murfey took select few
to East Lyme where is a break off
called Hollis Gap, left on purpose for
the old 4th n H. Turnpike. The
whole affair was called fine, fine.
Boys are queer fellows when they
are boys, they have been sculpturing
pumpkin-lanterns. For our part we
thank them, but almost envy them the
fun.
Guests at Hotel Jaquith: Sewall G.
Bracket, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. r. Brack-
EFT, VIM. C. Bracket, Charles E. De-
land, Boston; Edwin Davis, White
River Junction; E. G. Cobleigh, st.
Johnsbury; G. A. Smith, w. A. Brooks,
Boston; Mrs. Ainsworth, .Brockton;
NJ. V. Purmont, Miss Coburn Leba-
non; Mr.. Gilman, Portland.
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OLCOTT.

Riley Watson is expected to move tc
Olcott next month.
j. B. Cobb and Mr.. and Mrs Abbott
have returned from Maine.
T. T. Herrick and Chester Clough
went to STAFFORD to see their old
friend, Cyrus B. billiard, last week.
Anna Hazen has gone to New Bed
ford, Mass, to teach. Louise Hazen
has returned to Smith college.
Mrs. Herbert Estabrook is visiting at
Woodbury..
c. c. Kinsman was thrown from his
wheel, injuring one limb SO he has
taken a few days vacation from the
mill.
The Ladies Missionary meeting was
held in the vestry last week.
A very enjoyable social was held in
the church parlors last Thursday eve
ming.
Rev. Mr.. Kellogg is expected home
soon.
Prof. Campbell of Dartmouth has
occupied the pulpit at the COngrega-
tiOnal church for two Sabbaths.
Leonard Newton has gone to North
field to school.
Lee Hoyt has gone to Medford,
Mass, to receive medical treatment
Mrs Pike is visiting her niece, Mrs.
Fred Newcomb at Union Village.
Arthur Alger has sold his house.
Miss Story of Gloucester, Mass, is
visiting at A. r. Brooks.
Rev. Mr.. Fairbanks has returned to
the M. E. church after several months
absence.
Miss Byington is teaching on Chris
tian street, and Ruth Stone at Dothan.
The four departments at Olcott are
taught by Miss Shepherd of st. Johns
bury, Miss Spaulding of Hartland,
Miss Hall of Randolph and Miss Smith
of West Fairlee.
Mrs. A. r. Chase and daughter, who
have been spending a short time at
Olcott, have returned to their respec-
tive duties, the former to Hartford,
Conn.,, and the latter to Holyoke col
lege.
Rev W. II. Mousley of Quechee is
spending his vacation at Olcott with
Father Bowden.
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GROTON.

Mrs. Ella Vance is improving. Sht
rode out Sunday for the first time.
Fuller Yields is having furnace put
in his house. His father and mother
are to board with him this winter.
Mr.. F. W. Glover who was hurt by
his horse running away, is gaining anC
is now able to be around the house
His many friends hope soon to see hin
on the streets again.
Edwin Lovewell was the guest Of
George Olney last week. He was re
turning on his wheel to Burlington
where he is a student at Vermont Uni
versity.
Ralph Willie has returned to his
work at Montpelier.
Mrs. Samuel Plummer died the 18th
aged A years. She leaves a husband
and three children to mourn her loss.
Mrs. Sophronia Chamberlain is con-
valescent.
Mr.. A. n. James is going to build a
piazza over his front door,
Mrs. I. N. Kicker has returned from
the beach.
Warren Goodwin, the cashier of the
Bradford Savings Bank and Trust Co.
was in town a few days last week. Mr.
Goodwin was a Groton boy and one to
be proud of. W.