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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
Two New England Churches.

There are Catholic communities, both
in America and in the old world, says
Alvan +. Sanborn in The Atlantic,
where an extreme wretchodness in the
dwellings is at once partially explained
by the richness and beauty of the
churches. But not so in Dickerman. On
the contrary, both the Dickerman
churches are Of piece with their sur
roundings. The Congregational church,
more than century old (Orthodox is
tho name 1t still goes by, was worthy
structure in its day and would be so yet
had it been kept in good repair. Alas.
it is only the ghost of its former preten-
tious self Its stills are badly rotted. Its
spire and belfry have been shattered by
lightning and imperfectly restored. Its
roof is leaky, the clapboards of its walls
are warped and hlistered. and its heavy
bell, once sweet of tone, is cracked and
dissonant. The Baptist church, built
only few years ago, mainly at the ex-
pense of church building society, is
one of the shoddily constructed many
gabled atrocities due to the malign in
fluence Of the so called Queen Anne
restoration. Its original coat of paint
OF many colors has mostly soaked into
the surrounding soil. Its panes Of stain
ed glass, rs they have been broken from
time to time, have been replaced by or
binary window glass. with piebald IN
canny results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
PLENTY OF CHALK.

Great Block That Was Once As Largo a.
the Continent of Europe.
The small piece Of chalk which is in
constant use in tho schoolroom, the leo
ture room. the billiard room and the
workshop has strange history, the I'M
travelling of which through all its COM
plexities Is one of the most difficult
problems with which the science of the
present day is called upon to deal. This
piece is in reality chip of an immense
block Of chalk that once filled an area
the size Of the continent of Europe, and
Of which even yet several gigantic frag-
ments remain, each hundreds of square
miles in extent. These patches are scat
tered over the region lying between Ire
land on the west and China on the east
and extend in the other direction from
Sweden in the north to Portugal in the
south.
In the British Isles tho chalk is found
i'll greatest perfection and continuity in
tho east and southeast of England. A
sheet of chalk more than 1000 feet in
thickness underlics all that portion Of
England which is situated to the south
east Of IA line crossing the island dag
onally from the North sea at Flambor-
ough Head to the coast OH tho English
channel in Dorset. This enormous sheet
of chalk is tilted up slightly on the
west, and it's depressed eastern portions
that dip toward the waters of the North
sea are usually buried from sight by
means Of everything sands and clays.
Where the edges of the chalk floor come
upon the sea the cliff scenery is strik-
ingly grand and beautiful. Any one
who has once seen tho magnificent rocks
of Marlborough and Beechy Head, the
Jagged stacks of the Needles or the diz
zy mass of Shakespeare cliff, near Do
yer, can understand why 1.-the white
cliffs of Albion" has grown into stock
phrase.
+. This massive sheet Of chalk appears
again i'll France, in many other parts of
Europe as far east as the Crimea, and
even in central Asia beyond the sea Of
Aral. How far it stretched westward
into what is now the Atlantic may new
er be known, but chalk cliffs of at least
400 feet in thickness are seen at An
trim, in Ireland, and less conspicuous
formations are found in Scotland, in
Argyll and Aberdeen. There can be lit
tie question that all these now isolated
patches were once connected in con-
tinuous sheet, which must, therefore,
have occupied superficial area about
5000 miles long by nearly 1000 broad.
an extent larger than that Of the pres
ent continent OF Europe. - Pittsburg
Dispatch.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
Wisconsin Dairy School.

A new circular from the University
of Wisconsin Dairy School, located
at Madison, Wis, is now being dis
tributed to those interested in this
line of instruction. Since 1892 the
school has occupied its present build
ing, which, with equipment, represents
an outlay of $40, 600. During the past
seven years there has been total
attendance of 665 students, about one
fifth of this number being non-resi-
dents.
In addition to the 100 men and two
women who attended the school last
winter, % factory pupils have worked
during the year in the creamery and
pasteuriZing room, which are operat-
ed during the entire year.
The school can accommodate 100
students, and applications are al
ready being received for the next
term, which begins November Both
and continues II weeks. The daily
work of the student includes two lee
lures of one hour each and four to six
hours work in the creamery, cheese
factory or pasteurizing room. At the
Wisconsin SCate Fair, last fall, for
mer Dairy School students took
eleven out of a possible sixteen prizes
offered for creamery butter and ched-
dar cheese.
The circular gives map of Wis
consin, showing the location of 200
creameries and cheese factories oper-
ated in 1897 by former students of the
Dairy School.
At its last meeting the Board of
Regents of the University reduced the
fees for resident studente to $500,
while non-residents must pay $32 0C
fees. $500 is an estimate of a stu
dents expenses during the term.
f.. FL. HARRINGTON,
In charge of Dairy School.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

Upon the announcement by Speaker
Reed, of the House committees for
the hfty-iifth congress, the Washing
ton Evening Star said;
General satisfaction will be felt
throughout the District ut the selection
of Mr.. Babcock, of Wisconsin, III
chairman of the District committee for
another term. MIR, liabcock's dis
tinpuished services rs chairman of the
committee In the past arc too we'll re-
mcmbered by the readers of The Star
TO need detailed comment at this time,
for IL il we'll known that while Mr..
Babcock presided over the committee
more District legislation was enacted
than ever before IN the history of the
committee. There was " time last year
when II was doubtful whether Mr.. Bah
cock would be willing to resume the
onorous duties that devolvc upon the
chairman of this committee, but when
this fact became known pressure was
brought to bear upon him from every
side to induce him to continue his good
work, and 1t was to such an extent that
he could not ignore IT, The good
business sense manifested by MIR, Bah
cock In his consideration Of District
measures, his skilful management Of
bills upon the floor Of the House and
the tact of Judgment which he display
ed to overcome factious opposition,
was recognized on every hand ns one
of the predominant reasons why the
District committee was so successful
In its work OF the last Congress.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

Richland Democrat: An enterprise
ing tramp il working the farmers
nicely all along the line of the rail
roads. He gets board and lodging
and clothing in a purely bunco man
ncr. He carries pair of pole climb
ers and represents that he il lneman
in the employ of the Western Union
Telegraph company. Wherever he
stops orders are given on the company
for his board. Thus everything goes
we'll until they are presented for pay
mcnt and then 1t develops that he is
IN impOstcr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
MINING NEWS.

Galenn Gazette.
The May mine ON Doolin's land is
on the boom. During the last two
shifts they took out 10000 of mineral.
Owing to the upward tendency of
lead, IL great many of the citizens of
Galena are preparing for mining
operations.
Miners can already feel the pleasant
undulations of the near approaching
wave of prosperity. The price of all
kinds of ore and more especially min
eral has n very strong upward ten
dency. Where ON Thursday lead was
worth but $500 in st. Louis 1910 is
offered to-day, and in New York $3.50
is offered. There will undoubtedly be
more mining done in the lead region
in and about Galcna this fall than in
many years gone by. Even the New
Eldorado In Alaska will scarcely
tempt all the miners to give up the
search for black diamonds in n land
of rivers lined with gold, but frought
with the most rigorous hardships
known to man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
lsucklcn'S .Arnicu Salve.

The best salve In the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever, letter, Chappcd Hands, Chill,
blains, Corns, and all Skin Erup.
tons, and positively cures, or no pa,
is required. 1t is guaranteed to Civ,
perfect satisfaction or money rcfun.
dcd. Price - cents per box. For
sale by w. III pridcaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

At Monroe, ON Monday, Aug. >
Mort Stewart, IL blacksmith of Wins
low, H., was accidently shot and kill
cd by James Tricklc, proprietor of the
Winslow Hotel, Mt Pickett $ race track.
Stewart was throwing up bricks that
Tricklc would shoot Mt. The accident
was due to the premature discharge of
the rifle. The bullet struck Stewart
under the ear and he died instantly.
Deceased was forty years of age and
unmarried.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
THE BIG FAIR.
Special Features at the Mineral Point
Fair, August 17-2o, 1897.
THREE GAMES OF BASE BALL.
"Happy Jack" The Original and Best
of all Lone Pacing Horses, Will Go a
Mile Over The Track on Two Differ
ent Days Without Sulky or Driver
His Record is 200.

The big fair of Southwestern Wis
consin, which is to be held in this
city Aug. 1920, 1897, is only two
weeks off, and the managers are de-
termined to show the people that
their patronage in the past is appre-
ciated, and that our fair shall be
worthy of continued popular favor.
The lone PAGER, Happy Jack, not
withstanding the other attractions,
will pay one to come and see him
pace without sulky or driver. He
starts and stops at the tap of the bell.
His exhibition here is sure to be the
fastest ever shown by any trotting or
pacing horse in Southwestern Wis
consin. He goes on no other track
in this part of the state this year.
Three holly contested games of base
ball will be played-one each day.
We were in hopes this week to give
the names of the clubs that are to
play, but as yet they haven't all
been decided upon.
Entries already promised assures
as fine a field of trotting, pacing and
running horses as was ever assem-
bled in this section to compete for
the liberal purses offered.
Exhibits in all departments prom
Use to be better than ever before,
The new amphitheatre with seating
capacity of 1900 and other improve
ments makes the beautiful grounds
the most attractive in the state.
Special trains at reduced rates
will be run from all stations.-The
Tribune.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

The Mineral Point Dairy Board of
Trade met on Wednesday afternoon
with large attendance. Thirteen
hundred four boxes Of cheese were
offered and nearly oil sold. The best
price paid was I l-S cents. The next
meeting will be held on Wednesday,
Aug. IL, (the second day of the fair. J
The meeting will open promptly ut one
o'clock
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

A daring outrage was pcrpctrated al
the residence of Rev. G.. Sluytcr, pas.
tor OF the st. Joseph cathedral al
Lacrosse. Two burglars entered the
house during his absence, bound and
gagged the housekeepcr, Mrs. Eva
Weiscn, and ransacked the place,
The plumber consisted of $50 and Il
note for $500, but they would have got
more had they not been frightened
away
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

A large variety Of interesting horti-
cultural matter is supplied to the read
ers OF the August number of Vick's
Magazine. The engravings are very
attractive and appropriate. A hand
some haf-tone engraving illustrates
the first article entitled the "Japan
SNOWFALL" Another "a Group of
Japan Iris" indicates the great beauty
Of this plant which is becoming a great
fayOrite
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
PHYSICIANS
DIR. CHAS. ROSS.

n RADUATE RUSH MEDICAL COLLEGE and
" late Resident Physician and Surgeon to
Presbyterian Hospital Chicago.
Especial attention given to Chronic Sur.
gical diseases Asthma, Bronchitis, Con.
BrIghts Disease, Chronic diseases diseases of the the
liver, Kidney, lungs, nerves and Skin,
Chronic Diseases OF Women and Children
Indigestion and diseases of the Stomach and
lntestines a speciality.
Practice limited to office practice and
chronic diseases. No night calls Hours, 10
to IL q. M, except Sundays; also from to 4
p. m. Saturdays.
Office over Gundry & Gray's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

The Democrat has experienced no
change of heart on the tariff question,
and with "a firm and steadfast faith
still believes In tariff for revenue
only. But, on account OF the main
tenance OF sound and stable cur
rcncy, and many other causes, pros
perity seems to be coming along, hand
In hand. with high tariff taxation; and
we heartily say: Let IL come!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
Unclaimed llCttCrs.

MINERAL POINT, Wis, July II, 1897
G. IL. Cowlcs, Humphrey Evans, f..
l.. Montague, Walter Mcdonnell,
Clarence Williamson.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised, and give
the date of this list.
RoBERr NJ. CRAWFORD. u. NJ.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

On the seventh page OF this paper
reports are given OF addresses deliv-
cred before the Columbian Catholic
Summer School Mt Madison by Arch
bishop Ireland and Rev. j. M. Cleary.
The subject of Archbishop Ireland =
address was Conscience the Founda-
tlon Of Good Citizenship, and that OF
Enther ClenrY's "rempernnce.V
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

One OF the haudsomcst as we'll as
most valuable books offered for public
consideration during the present year
Is 1.-THE Catholic Church in Wiscon-
sin, v the prospectus OF which. in both
English and German is now ready for
inspection. Catholic Historical Pub
fishing Co., of Milwaukee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
Great improvements IN Wisconsin

Great improvements IN Wisconsin
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Wisconsin il caught in the full tide
of the returning wave of prosperity.
Not one of the numerous manufacture
Ing towns has any complaints to make
of u lack of business. The financial
situation, compared with that of II year
ago, Is 80 percent. better. Manufactu-
rers are hooded with orders. Contrac-
tors are as busy Ms bees lAmbermcn
are cancelling overdue notes, mort
Cages are being satisfied by the farm
ers, car shops are feeling the increased
volume of trade, and doubling their
working forces.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

Last summer one of our grand
children was sick with II severe bowel
trouble, says Mrs. Il. G., Gregory, OF
Frederickstown, Mo. "Our doctors
remedies had failed, then we tried
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrh"a Remedy, which gave very
speedy relief" For sale by all drug
visits
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

The people should look neither to n
protective tariff nor to the success OF
this or that political party for pros
perity, but to their own individual
efforts, thrift, and economy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

The Madison Democrat remarks: 1t
Is said that England will consent to n
conference on bimetallism. She will
confer, just ~ she has conferred
several times before; but she won't
confer any fiat value intosilver. Mark
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

OF Martin Il Toay, at Perry building,
next door to Economy store. All
goods damaged by fire and removal
must go, including all our big line of
goods. Friends help us out of our
40-4w
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
? ublished every Friday morning by GEORGE
and ROBERT M. CRAWFORD. Proprietors.
GEORGE CRAWFORD, EDITOR.
THURSDAY. AUGUST 5, 1897.

The editor of The Sank County
Democrat, Ed. l.. LUCKNOW, Is a good
news-gatherer and prints one OF the
best local newspapers In Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

Frank :. Lawrence, N pioneer citi-
zen of GAINESVILLE, died Aug :. aged
"a years. He was quite prominent in
local affairs, having held various
offices in the city and represented the
city one term in the assembly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

A society called the Ancient Exalted
Order of the Elephant has been organ
lied ut GAINESVILLE. Active theatrical
and circus people alone are eligible
for membership. 1t is the newest bene-
fetal ORDER In existence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
FAYETTEVILLE.

The News
VIM. Johnson, while attending SER
vice at the Il. NJ. church Sunday II. IN .
was stricken with partical paralysis
of the vocal organs and left side of
the body. At present writing he has
SO far recovered rs to bc able to be
about the house, and is again able to
speak.
Officer Shclliam found Bert Gilbert
sleeping in n barn back of Schroeder
4 Johnson's meat market Monday
night. He arrested him and lodged
him in the lock-up for safe keeping
but when he went To get him Tuesday
morning he was not there. The pris-
oner had taken the fire shovel and
used it rs II screwdrivcr to remove
the lock of the door, and left for parts
unknown. Jack" says maby it was
the tire shovel he used and mahy some
one gave him u screw-driver.
Mrs. G. w. Patterson. of Hazel
Green, returned home Tuesday after
noon after an extended visit with her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Gray.
Oliver Gray accompanied her home,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
A New Lot
Of Choice Teas, vt Spratler's.
lNrHSh lSOnSinl RnanutS
4O-IW

At Gales cash store every hour in the
day. They are lirst-class. BE sure
and give them II trial.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

YOU may hunt the world over and
YOU will not find another medicine
equal to Chamberlain s Collie. Cholera
and Diarrh"a Remedy for bowel com
plants. |, is pleasant, safe and re-
liable. For sale by all druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

William O'Brien. of Grand Rap
ids, employed in the Byron paper mill,
jumped from "A window of the mill
thirty feet to the Wisconsin river, on
wager. He burst blood vessel and
died Il short time after.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
BY order of the Board of Directors

The next Annual Meeting of the
Stockholders of the Illinois Central
Railroad Company will be held at the
Office Of the Company, in Chicago, on
Wednesday, September Is, 1897, at
noon.
The Stock Transfer Books will be
closed from August until September
l6, 1897.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

President &. X. Adams, of the State
University, announces that he has en-
gagged the celebrated neutrality-suspicious.,
Manson, to lecture at Madison in No
Vpmbrr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD co.
Notice to Stockholders.


The Board OF Directors of the ILL
nois Central Railroad Company, at a
meeting held July 81, 1897, adopted
the following Preamble and Resolu-
ton:
To the end that the Stockholders of
the Illinois Central Railroad Com
pany may more readily attend, in per-
son, the Annual Meetings of Stock
holders, which the Bylaws require to
be held in Chicago on the third We'd
nesday in September in each year, be
it
RESOLVED, That, until the further
order of this Board, there may be
issued, to each holder OF one or more
shares of the capital stock of the
Illinois Central Railroad Company.
as registered on the books of the Com
pany, ticket enabling him. or her, to
travel free over the Company's lines
from the station on the Illinois Cen
trail Railroad nearest to his or her
registered address, to Chicago and
return, for the purpose of attending,
in person, the Meeting of Stockholders.
Such ticket to be good for the journey
to Chicago only during the four days
Immediately preceding, and the day of
the meeting, and for the return journey
from Chicago only on the day of the
meeting, and thefour days Immediately
following, when properly counter
signed and stamped in the Presidents
office. Such ticket may be obtained
by any registered holder of stock on
application, in writing, to the Presi-
dent of the Company in Chicago. Each
application must state the full name
and address of the simultaneously
rs given on his or her Certificate of
Stock, together with the number and
date of such certificate. omore than
one person will be carried free in re-
spect to any one holding of stock as
registered ON the books of the Com
pany.
BY order of the Board of Directors
A A
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
ADOLPH D. WALLACE

DRoPRIEToR OF the Wallace Shaving
4 Parlor, Is prepared TO do anything in the
barber profession. Ladies hair dressing a
specially. In E, j. Engers old stand, Min
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

40 morphine or opium In Dr. Miles. PAIN
puIs CURE All Pain. "One cent dose.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
Keep Cool,

BY Drinking from Hoskens Soda
Fountain. All the latest drinks.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
BAR BIER.
CHAS. VIM.

BARBER SHop-Bennett Wipn's old stand
u opposite H. II, Bhandler's High street,
smooth shave and Stylish Haircut Give
me call. Satisfaction guaranteed
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05
BUSINESS CARDS.
LAWYERS.

j. MONTGOMERY SMITH,
A TTORNEY at Law, Mineral Point, Wis.
"A VIII practice in the State and United
state courts. 16-44ly
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-08-05

U. "A. MANSIALIs
A TTORNEY at Law, Darlington, Wis
"A Only abstract books Of title to lands in
Lafayette county. Money loaned on real
estate.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1897-06-01
Penn bert0u,

James B. Hawkins has recovered from
his illness.
Michael Bergen, who has been quite
i'll. is able to be out again.
Mrs. William II. Bishop, who has been
visiting friends at Golfers Mills, has re-
turned home.
George Wilson and wife, of Colevile,
Nd, who have been visiting ex-Judge
Forsyth, have returned home.
Charles Davis is taking quite an active
interest in the construction of the new BIZ
cycle road from here to New Lisbon.
A very enjoyable entertainment and
festival was given in the hall on Thurs
day evening by the young people of the
P. E. Church.
Mrs. Maggie Hopkins is suffering with
very sore hand. A scythe, which was
hanging in the shed, fell upon her hand
and nearly severed one of her fingers.
The Brotherhood of the Union will
give little treat to their members this
(Huesday) evening. An invitation has
been extended to the members of Smith
vile lodge.
The difficulty oyer the $25 appropria-
ton made at the last town meeting has
been settled. The township committee
has paid the money to the delegation rep
resenting Shiras Post of Mount Holly.
Mrs Joseph Newell gave a reception,
on Wednesday evening, to the members
of her Sunday school class, the affair being
inshonor of her brother, John Oliphant,
who has been in Florida the past winter
for his health.
A runaway accident occurred here on
Tuesday morning. Thomas Walker, ten
ant on the English farm, was unloading
milk at the station. The horses took
fright at the cars and ran away. They
dashed through town at great speed and
collided with wagon belonging to DR..
Rossell, breaking both shafts. Several
persons narrowly escaped being injured.