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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18
IN MEMORIAM.
MRS. JANE HosKING,


Died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. b. j. Bennett, in this city, Fri
day morning, February II, at tS o'clock,
aged II years.
Deceased was born in Redruth
Cornwall, England, the county that
furnished so many of the worthy
pioneer settlers of the Wisconsin
lead region. In lS4S she was mar
ried to Edward Hosking, and the
same year emigrated with him to
America, settling in Mineral Point,
where she resided ever since. Her
burial day, February IA, was the 25th
anniversary of the death of her hus-
band, whose widow she remained un-
til the close of her life.
Mrs. Hosking was devoted wife
and mother. After the death of her
husband her life work consisted of
caring for and rearing the children
left to her charge, and it was faith
fully performed; a son and two
daughters being brought to honored
man and womanhood through her
untiring industry and judicious man
agement. These are Mr.. John f..
HosKing and Mrs. b. j. Bennett, OF
this city, and Mrs. VIM. r. Cox, of
Englewood, H., all of whom were
present TO receive her blessing when
the death angel came. One sister,
Mrs. Harvey Keyes, also survives,
and was present at the funeral, al
though 81 years of age.
MIR. JOHN PROCTOR.
The announcement on Saturday
l,morning that this well-known and
| esteemed citizen had been called
| from active life to the inertia of
death was painful shock to his
many friends. He had been re-
ported sick week or ten days pre-
vious, but the general impression
was that no serious consequences
Were threatened, and even his imme-
diate family did not realize his
condition to be critical many hours
before his death.
Deceased was SO years old, a Wig
orous, energetic man. Most of his
life he had been farmer, in which
vocation he was progressive and
successful. A few years ago be gave
over the management OF the farm to
his son, built cosy cottage in this
city and came here to reside. Hav-
ing lived from boyhood in the town OF
| Mineral Point, he was .one of our
best known citizens, and one of the
most respected, an evidence of which
was seen in the unusually large
number attending his funeral on
Monday.
His surviving family consists of "a
wife, two sons, William and Morris,
and two daughters. Mrs. Van Matre
and Miss Jennie, to whom his MEM
! ory is a rich Inheritance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18

For good cheap watch, clock or
anything in the jewelry line go to d.
JENKINS, the jeweler Also for
reliable repair work, watches, clocks,
etc. warranted. Bring on your sew
ing machines that are out of order.
He has an expert that will, put them
in first class order at little cost.
~ Sign of the big watch and pen.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

The tax roll for the town of Mineral
Point for 1896 will be closed Wednes.
day, March 10, 1887.
GEORGE PHILLIPS,
Town Treasurer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18

THE Blankner anasthetic as used
by DIR. Clarke in the extraction of
teeth, minor surgical operations, etc.
is proving very successful. 4w4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18
FIne "a IN For Rent

My farm Of 300 acres, in the town
of Waldwick. known as the John
Little place, II for rent on good terms
to the right party. The place is in
excellent condition; well fenced; a
nice orchard; plenty of plowland, /,
pasture, hayland and timber. Only
one mile and half from cheese
factory and convenient to school
house. For particulars apply to Alex.
McNeill, Waldwick, or To me at Min
eral Point.
5w4 MRS. MARY ALTON.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

The tax roll for the city of Minera
Point for 1896 will be closed Wednes
day, March 10.
CHARLES +. SPRINGER.
City Treasurer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18
The Preliminary Debate.

| Special to The Tribune.
PLATTEvILLE, WIS, Feb. b. A
preliminary debate was held at the
PlattevilIe normal Friday evening,
Feb Y, under the auspices of the
Philadelphia society, for the pur-
pose Of selecting three debaters to
represent that society in the debate
with the River Falls normal, to be
held In this city the latter part Of
May. The three chosen are Messrs.
Joseph Fielder, John Cook and Or
Vile Hornbeck. All three gentle
men displayed extraordinary debat-
ing ability, and also great talent as
public speakers. Mr.. Fielder covered
himself with honors. of which he may
well feel proud. He spoke upon n
and enthusiasm, and disclosed many
of the hidden truths that underlie
monopolies and trusts. He proved
himself to be a logical debater, a
sound reasoner and brilliant orator.
He has before him promising future.
Mr.. Cook and Mr.. Hornbeck did
themselves justice, and Of both it can
be said that they are sound reasoners
and deep thinkers.
The Platteville normal is safe in
trusting its reputation in the hands
of Fielder, Cook and Hornbeck, who
by their energy and ability will be-
yond all doubt add another victory
to the long list that she has already
won. ~
Mr.. ALLEN KENT, after a visit of
two weeks with his parents, the Rev.
and Mrs. Thomas Kent, returned to
his field Of labor as city editor of the
New Richmond (Wis.) Voice, We'd
nesday, via Waukesha. Allen, being
zone of US" knows good thing
when he sees it, which he demon
strates by pronouncing the TRIBUNE
his ideal newspaper.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18
NUN BER 7.
Republican City Convention.


Republican electors of the city OF
Mineral Point are called to assemble
in convention at the city hall, Mon
day Evening. February ~, at
7:3O O'Clock, for the purpose of
choosing delegates to the republic
can convention at Dodgeville, on
Tuesday, the 23d for the nomination
of candidate for County Judge.
Under the call of the county COM
mittee the several wards are entitled
to representative a. follows;
First Ward | Delegates
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18
After the piay is over

After the play is over
nv darling and repair
To the SWEET cafe across the way,
And have a supper there.
After the supper's over
pay for lhe little spree
And thea for a week / III forced u seek
out places where lunch is free.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18
by Order of Committee.
y. +. MARTIN, Chairman.

AN eastern horse fancier came to
Mineral Point last Friday and bought
j. j. Penhallegon's trotting mare
Modesty, record 2:23. The fame of
this speedy and promising mare is
national Her new owner is conf
better than her present mark. The
price paid is said to have been quite
satisfactory,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18

4. j, IAuGHLIN, under whose man
agement the Hotel Higbec of Dodge
Vile has come to be recognized as the
best hotel ever known at the county
seat, and the equal of any hotel in
the smaller cities Of the west, took
change of diet by attending the X. 4.
installation party The good living
he enjoys at home strengthened Mr..
Laughlin TO good naturedly await
the fifth setting of the banquet table
at the party.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18

The Local Field.

4. f. BfSh OF fer Ft0niture.......
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18

Ar the Salvation army Tuesday
and "Wednesday evenings, Feb. ~
and 23, we will have with us staff
Captain James Thomas, district
officer for Wisconsin, assisted by
Special Gayiard, who is n very fine
singer. Staff Captain Thomas has a
thrilling experience of bow he was
saved from being II drunkard by the
aid OF the Salvation army. Admis-
sion free. All welcome.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18

THE p. M. church at Dodgeville
has become fully Congregational.
This has been contemplated some
time, and at meeting especially
called for the purpose the vote for it
was majority of flve-sixths. In ac-
cordance with the principles Of the
Congregational body an Ecclesias-
tical council, composed of neigbbor-
ing ministers and church hes, convened
with the churcG Feb. -, when the
change was contaminated. Seldom
Is such an important change made
with such unanimity.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18

THE Dodgeville sun says. 1T is
reported that the Willow Springs
circuit Of the i. NJ. church has decid-
ed to withdraw from that Conference.
1t is believed they viii unite with
the M. II. church. The Bethel church
members are contemplating like
move" Rev. w. Croft, pastor Of the
Willow Springs circuit, when in our
Office recently, in response to an en-
quiry for news relating to his circuit
said there was nothing to report.
The Sun is probably little "pre-
vious."
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-29
WHITING.

AS | have few minutes to spare
[ thought it best to employ them,
because I'VE are only young once,
and write few sentences, for wher
aged we may not have time to
study.
Cotton is picked and corn gather
ing is in full blast.
Messrs. Fred Korges and Gottlieb
Korges paid the county capital a
visit Monday.
Going to balls and picnics is the
order of the day.
Mr.. Fl. Sauer paid Black Jack a
visit Saturday.
The health of this community is
excellent at present.
A rumor was in circulation last
week that school would open on the
9th inst, but as the teacher could
not be here in time it was postponed
till October 4Ih, on which day the
pupils have to exchange their cot
ton sacks for studies.
Mrs. Korges left for her home in
! Sinner Saturday.
Mr.. Mac Prause of near WED,
passed by our burg Thursday.
Well, Mac, next time you had bet
ter pass through and stop to see US
"old fellows"
DR.. #. i. Fordtran paid Moulton
a business trip yesterday.
Rev. Beir of Giddings, who is
visiting Rev. Dziewas of Sinner
rendered most solemn sermoi
here Sunday regarding the destruc'
ton of the church at Gidding'
some time ago.
Mr.. Otto Sauer was at Flatonia
on business last week. While there
he went to see Aug. Kuehne, whom
he reports is on his last point.
Mr.. B. H. Cordes, Moulton'i
popular saloonist. passed through
our burg Saturday en- route t
Halletsyille.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-29
SchuIenburg Excursion.

The yellow fever bugaboo got in
its work on the Schuienburg ex-
cursion Sunday, and as a result the
excursion was failure from a
financial standpoint. When the
train reached Sinner from Hallets-
VILE Sweet Home and Yoakum,
there were four passengers on board.
Twenty-Five tickets We're sold here
and thirteen at Moulton. Schulen-
burg had put up a 1925 guarantee
to the Arkansas Pass and so was
nearly 800 loser on the Arkansas
train alone All sorts of reports
were out about yellow fever, one
being that Flatonia had quaran'
tined against the whole outside
world and passengers would not be
allowed to land there, This and
similar tales kept many away.
Those who attended state that the
occasion was all that could be de-
sired. The music was superb and
dancing took place in both halls
Sunday night. Among those who
attended from here were George
Seydler and lady, r. G. Seydler
and children, Ed. Eschenburg
Emil Gold, A. B. Jungbecker. Joe
Ondrej, F. Kruso, Fred Drunken
hoefer and j. A. Wolters and two
sons.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-29

Mr.. Hillmer returned home Sum
day. He states that the land lie
got for $12 per acre is now worth
$25. He is an old GAZETTE reader
and did not fail to remember us II
dollars worth. The GAZETTE sends
quite little bundle down to
Runge.
jim Ennis came into town Mon
day somewhat panic stricken. He
said he wanted to take some cotton
seed to Yoakum, but John Harky
told him there were twenty men
sick of the yellow fever in the
round house at Yoaknm. Mr..
Ennis stated that scores Of farmers
Would rot go to Yoaknm to trade
on account Of this story. He was
quickly convinced that the whole
story was without foundation.
How the story started we don't
know, but whoever did start it
should be arrested and fined.
AS it is my intention to adopt a
different system of business in the
near future, | offer all dry goods
hats and shoes at cost Greatly
reduced rices. Cash only Cali
at once and secure bargain
SO yards of calico. for $500. Other
goods in proportion at D. W
Hinrichs'.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-29
Sorry HE Spoke.

Mr. Julius Runge of Galveston,
is sorry he spoke. About thirty
days ago when wheat bounded to
$L00 and cotton brought 81. Mr..
Runge came cut in a strong article
in the Houston Post telling why
rotton was going up higher. Com
ing from such source his words
carried great weight and his pre-
diction was printed broadcast and
many men stsked their futures on
his Judgment. Behold the out
tomel Cotton 81. MIR. Runge is
"a great man but his judgment is off
when it comes to cotton.
About ten years ago the firm of
Kaufman d Runge, cotton factors,
of Galveston, tried to corner the
cotton market. Millions of dollars
we're involved. Cotton bounded
from 10 cents to II cents. Every
body went wild. Said E, J. Mer-
rem in speaking Of the time: II
was working for Yeager Bros. at
Flatonia at the time, and when
cotton reached ii cents Yeager
Bros. got buggies for all their clerks
and sent us all out in the country
TO buy cotton. l would drive up
to 1t farmers house and ask, him if
he wanted to sell his cotton. If be
said yes, | would tell him to bring
it in Mt once. l sure had plenty of
experience kicking dogs around at
the farm houses. Yeager Bros
made money, but when Runge
couldn't hold the cotton any longer
the whole market went to smash
aud Kaufman Il Ruuge failed for
millions of dollars. So it would
seem that Runge's judgment al
ways was off on cotton"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-29
NOTHING NEW

There are no new developments
in the Medford murder mystery.
His friends and relatives are fain
to believe that he was killed by
mistake and that the bullet that
ended his life was intended for
some one else. The horse traders
who were brought in last week knew
nothing of any importance and
were discharged.
Glenn Medford, who so closely re-
sembles Sebastian, has taken his
brothers place out on the farm and
will stay there until the crop is
gathered.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-29

Money saved is money made"
This will he proved to all who will
try the Cash Grocery Store. Goods
always fresh and prices low. Also.
complete line of racket goods that
will surprise you,
Cheap boys and mems clothing
at Chas. Muecke's.
a full stock of perfumeries,
brushes, toilet cases, combs, station
cry, school books, fancy toilet ar
ticles and notions of all kinds at
A. Graves drug store.
Grabfelder malt whisky is the
purest whisky. For sale at Seydler's
saloon.
Summer dress goods at cost at
Chas. Muecke's.
If you want to get drink of pure
whisky do not fail to go to Seydler's
saloon and get a drink Of Grabfelder.
malt whisky,
Good draft. riding and driving
horses for sale at Ben Welhausen's
stables.
Drink Grabfelder pure malt
whisky at Seydler's saloon.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-29

City Marshal Loessin on Sunday
morning ordered the men owning
two slot machines to get out of
town. The machines had only been
in town day or two. One of the
machines was so arranged that Il
lnan could win dollar by putting
a nickel in the slot provided the
wheel stopped on a certain color.
There were also fifty, twenty-five
and ten cent slot holes. 1t was no
sooner set down than it was sur
rounded by those who wanted to
win something for nothing. No
body won. however. Though some
times man would get as much as
q dollar ahead, but blinded by his
good fortune he would keep on until
be quit loser The machine APPLY
illustrated the weak side of human
mature. 4 man who would stand
in store and talk for half an hour
trying to get the merchant to knock
ten cents off Of Il dollars worth of
bacon would stand up to the slot
machine and spend $500 trying to
win something. Another curious
feature was that no man would adj
nit that he lost. A man would
keep poking in his nickles until he
had spent $3.50 and then draw
down the corners of his month and
back away. If you asked him how
he came out he would assume a
careless air and remark, so. ! came
out about four bits winner The
machines we're such a palpable
iiard that lsoessin ordered their
owners to take them and leave.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-29

For sale or trade, horses and
mules at Ben Welhausen's stables.
Just received car load of Stude-
baker, Old Hickory and Tennessee
iron axle and thimble skein wagons
which will be sold at lowest prices.
c. L. WILLIAMS.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-29

Rev. Dziewas, an accomplished
preacher from Sinner, filled his
regular appointment here Sunday.
All the young men who attended
the feast at Moulton and Breslau
report Il very nice time.
The weather was very rainy last
week, which resulted in light
north wind Friday morning.
Ye scribe made flying trip to
Moullon Saturday.
F. ]. Korges is down with blad-
der catarrh.
A small number of our young
men attended the King feast at
Wied Monday.
Ye scribe viii also act as cor
respondent for the Moulton Enter
prise.
Cotton weevils are getting more
numerous every fall.
Mr.. F. Hilmer of Runge. was in
our burg. CuTIcLE CUTIs.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-29

Henry Mueller of Valley View. is
on our honor list this week.
Said e, f. Wolters, Monday:
"Take out that ad about that Jersey
bull; Pve sold him and could have
sold three or four more" Who
said advertising didn't pay.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-29
NOTICE.

After October LIST, the road run
ming through my pasture will be
closed at the west side, as part Of
the land traversed by that road
will then be in cultivation.
Mrs. S. J. HUGHES.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-29

After October list, Welhausen'4
hank will close at its usual hour
4 p. NJ.
G. D. cories Of BerclaiN was
here Monday with d bunch ofmales.
While here he had his name put on
our honor roll. He went from here
- Atoulton,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-29

Henry Hillmer came up from
Runge last week and after short
stay in Sinner went on to Moulton
to visit his brother William. While
he was in Sinner Henry Remmers
and old man Brandt asked him
how he was getting along down in
Runge. 20, hne,p said Henry,
1--WE live on beans principally"
Remmers said, Suppose 1 come to
see you will that make any differ,
ence?' 80, no" said Henry, only
want you TO let me know two
weeks beforehand as l will put
some old raw hides in soak for beef
steaks for you all. Then I viii
have bean soup and when you get
filled up on meal of that Kind
you won't want anything more to
eat for three weeks. Yes, be sure
and come to see u.s." But Rem
mers shook his head and it is not
likely that he will Cd down &c
Rurge soon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-02
TO MOVE HOG MEAT.
Chicago Packers Clamor for 40 More
Microscopists

Chicago, Aug. 2.-Chicago packers
who are losing money on hog products
demanded by the export trade because
of lack of inspection facilities here have
decided to petition the secretary of ag-
riculture, for 40 more microscopes at
once. At present the force is so.
The Exporters and Provision Dealers
association is officially behind the de-
mand, and it will be made next week.
Louis F. Swift, John Bunnell, and Geo.
J. Brine were appointed a committee to
prepare a statement setting forth the
existing situation, and this report will
be forwarded this week to the secretary
help the packers out of their troubles
by increasing the force of microscopists
to 120.
All the packers complain that they
are from six weeks to two months be-
hind in their shipments of foreign or
ders and placed the fault entirely on
delays for want of out inspection The
force of examiners is not large enough
to do the work. The demands from
abroad for cured meats have so in
creased that the present corps of micro
scopists cannot keep up with the pack
ing should it be done at the rate requir-
ed to fill orders and ship them on time.
According to DR.. w. S. Devoe, chief
inspector, there are so women now en-
ployed in the operating room He says
they average in their examinations 10
specimens a day each, covering a total
of $500 carcasses. This number, divid-
ed equally among the II houses that kill
hOSS, would give Inenl SUI apiece. Inc
managers say that is a ridiculously
small output in rush times as these
are.
The packers recently have been COM
PEELED to refuse orders for shipment
within stated periods, because many
June and July deliveries have not been
made. So in the opinion of the pack
ers matters have reached that point to
stir up the authorities at Washington,
if the American farmers and stock
raisers are to get the full benefits of
the increased foreign demands for hog
products.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-02
PICKING UP ISLANDS.
England Annex the Solomon Group
and the Natives Are Delighted,
of Course.

Vancouver, B. c., Aug. 2.-The steam
er Miowera, which arrived from Sgd
ney brought details of the recent an
nexation of the Solomon group The
work of annexation was done by her
British Majesty's ship Waterloo The
hrst island made a colony was Bellona
which the Waterloo reached on July 16.
The Union Jack was hOisted with the
usual ceremonies. The natives We're
very shy at first and were much fright
ened by the salute, but they became re-
assured On the ship leaving and re-
moved the notice of the board of an
nexation and dug up the bottle contain
ing the proclamation.
The entente cOrdiale was first esta b.
lished by the ship rescuing a native
blown out to sea in canoe. Runnell
island was also placed under British
protection the same day. The island is
difficult of access and no natives were
seen.
The Waterloo called at Maru Sound
anneXing them. The natives are of a
high type and very friendly. They
were much pleas at henOrning Pr
lish subjects. Runnell and Bellona lie
to the southwark OF GuaLa 4csnar II the
Solomon group and were apparently dis
covered by Captain Wilkinson'S indie
spensib1e in 1870. 1t is said that cop
per ore. is abundant on them. Accord
ing to Lieut. Richards, Runnell is
land is AS miles long and six or seven
broad, of a uniform height of 400 feet,
densely wooded, but apparently affords
no anchorge. The natives resemble
those on Tanna, in the new Hebrides.
All the islands are rich in cocoanuts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-02
THOUSAND CARS OFMELONS
Rocky Ford Quartering g Million as
Well as q Melon.

Rocky Ford, Aug. 2.-The melon crop
of Rocky Ford and immediate vicinity
this season is to be of mammoth pro-
portions as well as of excellence of pro-
duct, and watermelon day at the Ford
is to eclipse all of the many kindred
great days whose passing have left
such memories of sweet SAVIOR and of
luscious Renaissance.
Wi h this season, also, the Rocky Ford
watermelon is to assume marked COM
mercial importance and big export val
u s, the Rocky F. I'd Waterm elon Grow
ing association largely entering the out
side market field.
This association has contracted for
and will ship this year to Black Hills
and northern Wyoming points 1000 car
loads of watermelonS, Deadwood and
surrounding South Dakota mining
camps, and the Burlington railroad
towns of Edgemont, Newcastle and Gill
lette, and the Fremont, Elkhorn and
Missouri Valley railroad towns of Cas-
per. Lusk and Douglas, all being on the
association melon shipping list.
The shipment will begin about Aug
ust and will continue until October 5,
or so days.
This will be a case of quartering a
million as well as quartering a melon.
as the gross value of these association
shipments is expected to reach $3.50, 600.
President Swink and Secretary Crow
ley of the association are in deserved
receipt of warm congratulations on
their successful inauguration of this
permanent Rocky Ford growing and
shipping industry. Next season will see
large additional local crops of melons
and heavy increase of export.