Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-09-02

day, to n class of eighty-fve, being
assisted by the pastor, Father Harmon.
The other clergy present were: Rev.
Fathers Madden of St. Gabriel's,
Chicago: O'keefe and Halbenkan, of
Mineral Points Dempsey, of Monroe;
Buckley, of Brodhead; Scheidheaur,
of Milwaukee. and Stack of Chicago.
Father Madden preached an eloquent
sermon. Father Halbenkan sang the
high mass. Archbishop katzer con-
cluded the services by an address to
the recipients of the sacrament on the
graces received and the dangers to be
avoided. Father O'keefc was master
of ceremonies,
The Mineral Point Zinc Works Will
resume operations as soon as the eN-
tensive improvements now under
way are completed. New boilers will
be put in and all necessary repairs
and additions will be made in order
" prepare lpI IL lOllS IltH'
The extensive improvements to the
Gundry X Gray store building are be-
ing pushed to completion and the pro-
prietors hope to have the upper room
ready for use sometime during Sep
tember. \ stairway will lead from
the large double store to the sales-room
on the second floor. The height of
this room from floor to ceiling is siN-
teen feet, and is large and we'll lighted.
The entire building will be heated by
steam.
Bowen Thomas, son of David Nj.
Thomas of the town of Linden, while
returning home from church Sunday
evening, was thrown from Il horse he
was riding, and was killed almost in
stantly. He was about fifteen years
of age, and a boy of good character
and we'll liked by all who knew him.
The blow falls with heavy weight upon
the father and three brothers of the
deceased. His mother died nine
months ago. The fuueral took place
on Tuesday last, with interment in
Peniel cemetery, Rcvs. Owen Owens
and Il. II. Evans officiating.
In an article printed elsewhere in
this paper we call attention to the fact
that in the construction of the water
works plant, the agreement is that our
own workingmen are to do the work.
This is as it should be.
The public schools of Mineral Point
begin next Monday.
Misses Agnes and Fannie Mcllhon
have gone to Chicago, to resume their
work as teachers in the public schools
of that city. Mrs. Catherine Mcllhon
their mother, and Charles Campbell
will join them in Chicago later, where
Mrs. Mcllhon will make her home.
She has been resident of Mineral
Point for many years and wide cir
Gle of friends will greatly regret her
departure from our city.
Mr.. James j Collins is here from
Denver He will remain here for Il
short time before returning, and his
family will accompany him back. He
is greatly in love with Denver. Many
friends will regret the departure of
Mr., Collins and family from old Min
eral Point.
Lawrence Flagler, Il grocery clerk
at Eau Claire, was bitten by taran-
tula last Thursday afternoon, while
pulling bananas off a bunch at his
store. His arm is badly swollen. 1t
is thought he will recover but the
physicians are in doubt.
just as we go to press we learn of
the death of Mr.. William White,
which occurred at Dubuque. He was
formerly a resident of this place, and
his nephew, ex-Mayor White, has
gone to attend the funeral which takes
place on Friday.
Mr.. w. J. Davis, of Tie town of
Linden, was in town on Wednesday,
and furnished The Democrat with the
particulars of the death Of young
Bowen Thomas.
Pleasant View Sunday school will
hold its annual picnic in Mr.. Edward
Dunns grove, three miles east Of
Mineral Point, on Wednesday, Sep
tember s. If weather is not favorable
picnic will be held the following day,
September 9th.
The fair at Darlington last week
was great success. Lafayette coun-
ty people have good reason to be
proud Of their fair, and to the people
Of Darlington, especial praise is due
for their enterprise in keeping it in
the front rank. The attendance at
the fair on Thursday was very
large.
The Platteyille Witness reports that
Thomas Mcmahon, former treasurer
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