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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-28


year, Of Raven Lodge, knights of
Pythias, were installed on Thursday
evening Of last week
CC -Goorgc Crawford
V C-Ilcnry jackson
Prclnto-llonr Springer
Mat A Jns Wcnrn
X Of and N II Martin
NJ of u Chus llornung
NJ of F.-JHs kltto
Nj Of VA Appel
Fisherman Phillips
OG-Frnnk EnzcnrOth
The hall WAS beautifully decorated
with flags, showing that while they
were knights Of Friendship, Charity
and Benevolence, rs exemplilled in
the pathetic story of Damon and
pythias, they were no less lovers of
their country, and that these principles
were the outcome of true patriotism.
DR.. Pierce, Of Dodgeville, Deputy
Grand Chancellor, was the installing
officer, Mr.. w. j. Pcnhallegon
acted rs Grand Marshal, and j. w.
Hutchinson as G. Chaplain, and the way
they did their work made it effective,
and must have left favorable
impression upon the many outsiders
who were present
In addition to the ritual Of installa-
ton there were songs, music, speeches,
&c. Alderson's orchestra furnished
most of the music, and The music for
the dance In the city hall. The custo.
mary solos were by Misses Huxtable
and Thomas. The trios with banio
and guitar accompaniment were by
the Hoare Brothers. The speeches
were by ltevs. Kent and Chase. The
former spoke well upon the need and
benefit of cnltivating the social vir
tues; and the latter gave an appropri-
ate address upon Knighthood." The
recitation, brief and very good Sc
lection, was by Miss Fannie Minor.
Rev. Kent. member of the order,
acted as Chaplain, and Mr.. George
Crawford the newly installed G. c.,
made II brief address on Friendship, F"
at the close of which supper was an
nounced.
There were over two hundred ban
queters, but there was an abundance,
and enough to spare. Mr.. Hornung
was the caterer,
These social gatherings in these
yearly installations show the friend.
ship for which such orders stand, and
must be a source of good.
The way the social conversation
flowed when the order was given that
such might be the case. proved that
friends and brothers had met, and
that they would vie with each othcr
in the social and gracious amenities Of
life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-28
Don't Want Our Fair to Die.

DARLINGTON Republican From the
TRIBUNE Of this week, 1t appears
that it is doubtful whether or not
Mineral Point will hold II fair this
wear. The society is in debt and un-
able to pay their creditors. Ihey
still have 200 shares OF stock which
orr unsold. and it is hard to find pur-
chosnrs. The committee held 4
meeting last Saturday and this con-
dition Of things was made apparent
from tecir report. The meeting was
adjourned until the first Saturday IN
February, and one final effort VIII be
made to raise the money. ~ tile
committee fails, the TRIBUNE inti-
mates that no fair Will be held this
wear. It would be II calamity, not
ONLY to Mineral Point, but TO south
western Wisconsin, to have the fair
in which all the people in this sec
ton Of the state have taken slcIl
pride in tho many years gone by, 10
be allowed to die. Mineral Point Is
II wealthy city, and although times
are hard and money close, we believe
there Is energy enough and PRIDE
sufficient I'm old Mineral Point to
save the fair. Don't let it be said
that the Mineral Point fair died for
unut af homo SIIDDDrt,"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-28
penCeulakinG.

Il am afraid, said tho irasciblo IA
ther, "that the hoy feels very unkiudiy
toward me. :
"Did yen reproye him:'
Eyes, and the result isthat I haven't
seen him for t"o or three days.
81 guess you could be friends quickly
enough ii yoa would only make some
advances,
We'll, | hate to give in, but sup.
pose | may ~ Well. Hand me my check.
book, and Ill make M advance Of $50
l., start with. Washington Star.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-28
joseph Miller.

Died, at the home Of his mother, in
this city, on Wednesday. Jan. goth,
Joseph Miller; aged % years. The
cause of his death was consumption.
The funeral took place on Friday, with
burial in city Cemetery. TIE bereaved
relatives have the sympathy of all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-28

Lost-A dear little child who made
home happy by its smiles. And, to
think, it might have been saved had
The parents only kept in the house One
Minute Cough Cure, the infallible rem
ody for Group. w. II. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-28

DR.. A. p, Sawyer, | can say enough
for your Pastilles as they have beDe-
fitted me more than anything else.
must thank you and if you think this
will benefit any lady fuftering as
have you can us" my name, Mrs.
Eleanor Fisher, fremont, Ills. The
Eastman 4 Mesrole Drug Store sells it,
at Pulf0rd's old stand.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-28

Tho suntlOWcr is anativo Of America.
In 1869 it was introduced into Europe
and is now extensively cultivated there,
particularly i'll Russia, where it has
been grown for 80 years, principally for
the oil contained III its seed. Tho seeds
after tho shells are removed, contain "a
per cent Of oil. This oil is clear, light
yellow, nearly odorloss, and of pecul
lar pleasant and mild taste. 1t Is said
to be superior to both almond and olive
oil for table purposes and is used i'll
making soap and candles In Russia
the larger seeds are sold i'll immense
quantities to the lower classes Of the
people, who eat tho kernels as we do
peanuts. The stalks furnish valuable
fertilizer, while the green leaves are
dried, pulvcrizod and mixed with meal
MS food for cows. Tho stalk produces an
excellent fiber. 1T II said that Chinese
silk goods commonly contain moro or
less sunt!uwrr fiber Tho SO called Nj
ger seed oil Is mado from u species of
tho suntlowVr family which is Il native
of Ahyssinia. II furnishes tho common
lulap oil Of uNpgr India, whore it il
largely cultivated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-28
incougruity.

The Mississippi river flows UP hill.
lis meath il higher than its source
that ii, farther from tho canter Of the
earth. oh account e tie ba,se I the
earth toward tha equator -Rtasaars
Dispatch
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-28
Mr.. Richard Moon.

Died, on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at
bis home in Graysville, Mr.. Richard
Moon: aged about 81 years. Several
sons and daughters survive him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-28

clockmakcrs 10 ius2rlho ON the dial
plates OF their clocks quaint verses, ono
Of the most common being the follow.
ing:
servo thee here, with all my might,
10 tell TIL huurs by day, hy night
Therefore example take by Hu
70 servo thy God M | serve thcc,"
Another favorito inscription was
"Tempus fugit or "Iimo flies" and
thereby hangs tale, A we'll known
English clockmaker who tlourishcd to.
ward the close Of the last century, on
being asked Ivy u customer whether u
certain clock was OF home manufacture,
replied: "Oh, certainly, Don't you see
the name, sir---Tumn,as Fugit? often
have his clocks through my hands. -
Now York Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-28
WHY Does

A grocer say that some other brand Of
flour is just as good as Pllsbury's
Best? Because Pillsbury's Best is the
standard, that's why.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-01-28

The following officers for the coming
year, Of Raven Lodge, knights of
Pythias, were installed on Thursday
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-01
The Editors Familiar Chat.
A Happy New Year to every member of THE BEES family of subscribers!
The January McClure's Is on our desk, fresh, bright and sparkling. This is one of the best magazines issued for the mou-

My! Don't expert witnesses cost! And they are "kicking" about 1t in New York state, and ought to. It is said that one witness in the Barberi trial cost $10,000, that Prof Vaughn of Ann Arbor univer- sity was paid $500 day for his services at the Fleming trial. and that the trial of Dr Meyer cost $62, 1000 for expert testi. mony. The trouble seems to be that the claims cannot be successfully contested because friendly physicians and experts In other lines stand ready to testify that the charges are reasonable, no matter what the amounts. Controller Fitch of New York proposes to introduce bill in the Legislature providing for the ap- polntment of three medical and chemical experts to serve at fixed salaries in sup
 port of the district attorney. He expects to save New York city $l00, 1000 year in this way and get competent witnesses.
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-01
TRUMBULL.
CHURCH NOTES.


 The annual Christmas concert and tree, Tuesday evening, drew out very good audience of old and young. The class exercises were of unusual merit, while the presents to the school were of unusual quality and very much appreci- atef by the pupils. At the close the pastor in few words presented to the superintendent of the school, w. s. Plumb. in behalf of the school, beauti- ful Oxford Bible. The pastor was the recipient of a bag of nuts upon which was written, Truth lies at the bottom of the W sll." When the mysterious bot. tom was explored there was found a very practical truth. and from an author itative source, beyond the reach of .sthe higher criticism
 The recent cold snap was sufficient to form ice nine inches thick and already the ice harvest has begun.
 MT and Mrs Edwards of Stratford have been stopping few days with MT and Mrs Leonard Hawley.
 Mrs Dwight Brinsmade has yisited friends in Bridgeport.
 Mrs Lewis Brtnsmade Ia visiting her Mrs StagE, in stratford. The White Plains school opens again, next Monday after tlie holiday yacstion.
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-01

gathering on Christmas day at L. J. Wheeler's.
 MT and Mrs E. s. Hawley entert aimed party of young people, Thursday even- ing, December 24, the occasion being the 2lst. birthday of their adopted son. Har- old Foote. The bitter cold and bad travelling did not prevent goodly num- Der of his young friends from gathering to extend their congratulations to MT Foote. After much fun and frolic which included the time honored custom of dancing under the mistletoe, refresh ments were served. A handsome gold watch and chain was among the gifts left with Mir Foote as souvenirs of the occasion, and his friends 5sincerely wish him many happy returns of the day.
 MT and Mrs George Benedict enter. tained family party on Christmas day.
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-01
AT GRACE CHURCH.

Second Sunday after Christmas, Janu ary 3: At l0.3O a. ID Morning Paayer sermon and Holy Communion. Sunday school after morning service.
 Wednesday, January 6, the Epiphany At 10 a. m., Holy Communion.
 The annual Christmas festival of tht Sunday school was held on Tuesday ev ening, December 29.
 At the celebration of the Holy Com munion in Grace church on Christma' day there was used for the first time , new service of sterling silver. The ser vice consists of chalice, paten aud cibori um, in plain but rich design, and was procured by the entirely free-wjIl offer. ings of the parishioners to commemorate the jubilee anniversary of the organiza tion of the parish.
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-01
RoxBURY.

The hash and pancake sociable given in Tyrrell's hall by Mir and Mrs William B. Seward and Mrs William Newton was a decided success and all who attended speak very highly of the ent rtainment. The solos by Mrs Jones and Mrs Hum. phrey and the quartets by the same la ham were highly enjoyed. MT Seward presided at the organ. Special thanks are due Alfred Penny and his sister. Miss Nettie Penny of Danbury. MT Penny delighted the audience with his splendid playing on the banjo, accompanied by MT Seward on the organ. Miss Penny pre- sided at the table. $11 was collected for the Episcopal church.
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-01
Highest of all in Ieavening powa-Latest Report a! fskdssE BfssiRs
AB BSOLUTELY PURE

his son, last week, and was buried on Tuesday.
 Mrs Annie Downey died, last week, after long illness. She was daugh- ter of the late Daniel Lahey.
 Miss Palmer, the instructor in music and drawing, in the graded school, has gone to her home in Ogdensburg, N. Y., to spend the holiday vacation.
 Miss Wood, an assistant teacher at the kindergarten school, is spending her va cation in Stonington.
 Miss Hannah c. Curtis is visiting her brother in Derby.
 Miss Helen Birdseve Curtis is at home with her sister. Mrs Charles H. Silliman, for the holidays, from Wellesley college.
 Miss Francis Russell is visiting in Ston- ington.
 The social club presented H. P. Stagg, the treasurer and secretary of the organ ization, very handsome easy chair on Christmas eve. Attorney Stiles Judson made the presentation speech. MT Stagg made an appropriate reply and feast followed.
 The meetings in Booths block, Sunday afternoons, are well attended and the in- terest in them increasing. Rev B. D. Remington, of Bridgeport. spoke last Sunday.
 Charles Plumb, Jr.. was iD town on Christmas day visiting old friends and acquaintances.
 F. o. Blakeman has been enjoying 8 few days vacation, with his parents on Broad street.
 Mrs Andrews entertained party of friends at her home on Longbrook avenue one evening last week.
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-01
MONROE.

CONGREGATIONAIC CHURCH TOPICS.
 Beginning with next Sunday, January 3, the Congregational church will ob- serve the week of prayer and will prob- ably follow with evangelistic meetings. Meetings will be held every evening ex- cept Saturday evening.
 Holy Communion will be observed next Sunday morning.
 Notwithstanding the severe cold and the condition of the roads goodly num- Der of children, of the Congregational church, and their friends gathered in the church parlors on Thursday evening last to enjoy the Christmas entertainment. The room was very prettily decorated, the principal feature being the brick fireplace made of boxes of candy ip the form of bricks. The entertainment con- sisted of songs. recitations and panto- mines entitled "Annie and Willie's Pray er," which was very taking, and ''The Night before Christmas" Then dear Old Santa made his appearance and dis tributed the boxes of candy and some gift to every child, which made them feel happy.
 On Sunday morning the pastor gave an illustrated sermon to the the children, his text being s'Good Tidings of Great Joy" The children made special off, fering for the children of Armenia.
 Miss Lillie Wheeler spent several days with Miss Elma Stevens in Bridgeport, last week.
 MT and Mrs Gilfllan of Washington spent Christmas with Mrs Arthur Hin- man.
 MT and Mrs Henry Stevens made 8 short visit at Dr J. G. Stevens.
 The Center school is closed for two weeks, and will re open on Monday, January II.
 The next regular meeting of Harmony Grange will be on Friday, January 15, instead of Thursday as the state Grange meets on that day in New Haven.
 MT duu uES loulS DuF1 duu sOus lC- tor, are spending the holidays in New York City.
 William Hawley is very ill and is not expected to recover.
 Miss Lillie Lewis closed her school, last Saturday, with exercises and a Christmas tree for the children.
 Miss Birdie Beardslev IS spending the vacation at Fairmont, N.J J.
 Master Wilbur and Miss Maysie Bene- dict spent the holidays in Stratford with their grandparents, MT and MrsiSeymour Wells.
 MT and Mrs Edward Curtiss passed Christmas with MT and Mrs w. Salleck
 Mrs Lucretia Lane is in New York sith her son, Freddie, having his throat treated at Roosevelt hospital.
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-01
HUNTINGTON.
THE CENTER AND VICINITY.

THE CENTER AND VICINITY. MT and Mrs Stiles A. Nichols and son and Mrs E. K. Morgan and son were guests at Charles Judson's on Christmas day.
 James K. Fair has been in town 8 few days. Owing to the almost impossible con- diti0n of the roads the Christmas eve services of the St Paups church were postponed until Wednesday of this week
 The Congregational Sunday school held their Christmas exercises Monday evening, the 18th. There was Christ- mas tree, recitations and singing by the children.
 James Peck is again at Charles Jud- son's after spending few days in Bridge port.
 Miss Mabel Wooster, who il at home for the holidaya. presided at the Congre- gAticnal organ on Sunday.
 Cards arc ont Tor ' socIal dancs to be4 gIven st Laborie hall, Thursdav, ue. |cember s1 The committee iu chAree 0onsist q Q. II. 1Brownaon, E. v. BroWn-I son ma ~ heeler
 1liss Rsbeccs ID Dcnaid spsnt chrlst- m at Dunesn llcD mn Bs| IT mn tpa falailie 0ere ollristz
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-01
In New Haven County.
SOUTH BRITAIN .

PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY TOPICS.
 Misses Bessie Mitchell, Eunice Platt, and Charlotte Mitchell spend their holi. day vacation at home. dr and Mrs s. P. Averill spent Christ mas in Bridgeport with their daughter. Daniel Garfield of Bridgewater was in town, this week, looking for oxen. Quite number of the young people attended the Christmas cantata at the First Church, Woodbury, Sunday even ing.
 The crusher at the ga met work broke, last week, shutting down for week. Work will bs resumed again tomorrow.
 John Wentch and friend spent Sunday in Danbury.
 Jay Tyrrell's horse ran away, last. Saturday, in the village and was found near Ezra Pierce's wish leg broken.
 Will Reynolds team ran down the rail- road at SouthburY Depot. Tuesday. One Hof them went through the bridge and
 
 broke its leg and had to be killed.
 Thoma1 Flemming's team became frightened, Wednesday, while carting ties and started in a run. throwing him from the wagon. After being dragged several rods he stopped them. A scratch on the face Is a reminder of the scene.
 aotlieh Kahn 2 is getting oul 1000 ties for Mrs Lewis Fatrchied 200 of them are to bs sawed and 1t is hoped ths saw mill oa the river Will bs h good shape to saw room. s s Lena Baile, only dsughser ot IF and lfrs T. Potter, II qnite sick threatsn- estsgith pileumonia. Jam Rsbszts q N n Brtssin U gasst n ' Ds Rxsdley. g)
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-01
sTEPNEY.

The circle of Kings Daughters will hold their annual meeting in the church parlor, Saturday afternoon, January ? Since the first of October the busy circle have solicited and repaired or made over l3O garments, part of which have been given to needy families at home and a Christmas box of over 70 garments sent to the Home for the Friendless in New York city. Donations for the poor arr acceptable at any time.
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-01

When the Prince of Wales was in America, in 1860, he was young man of l9 and unmarried. Naturally, the Amer ican girls were deeply interested in him. and a period of the most romantic ex- citement ensued In all the cities. Every subterfuge to dance with the young prince was resorted to and members of his party were bribed to arrange waltz with the Heir Apparent; the most unus ual expedlents were resorted to by girls. His baggage was kissed as it was put aboard the cars, and when he left hotel room women would rush in and carry away in bottles the water in which he had washed his face. Church people for got themselves and stood on the cushions of the pews in order to see the royal vis- itor. On every hand 1t was season of excitement, and balls, dinners, fetes and receptions ruled. One of the Princes p0rty was Stephen Fiske, the journalist, VI. .svas delegated by the elder James Gordon Bennett, of The New York Her aid, to remain with the Prince while he was in America. Naturally, MT Fiske saw all the incidents of His Royal High ness tour. Taking liking to the Amer ican journalist the young Prince saw that he was present upon all occasions. Nov Mir Fiske has written out the whole story and It will form the January installment of The Ladies' Home Journals series of "Great Personal Events"
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-01
BETHEL.

DEATH OF MRS JENNIE CROFUT OLIVER.
 Mrs Jennie Crofut Oliver, late of Springfield, Mass, died at her late home illness. The deceased was the wife of Eugene Oliver, formerly of Bethel. Mrs Oliver was daughter of MT and Mrs Hiram Crofutt of this place. The re- mains were brought to this place yester- day. The funeral took place on Wednes- day afternoon. The deceased was an esteemable lady and highly respected among her large circle of friends. She was 35 years of age and leaves two child ren and husband who will deeply feel their great loss.
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-01
ing few days with her son, Charles Middlebrooks, in Eaeton.
BEDDING.
A FAIRY HELPS SANTA CLAUS.

&. A Y AIM k1 1r<l<l Q 0AN4 a OlAOos
 Owing to the storm, the Christmas festivities at the Methodist church, were postponed to Friday night. Though some, who were set down to take g prominent part, were unavoidably absent, yet the program as carried out, was 8 grand success. The exercises began with processional, the entire school marching into the church, singing an appropriate Christmas song. Then followed declamations by the younger children. interspersed with Christmas carols and music. But the great feature of the occasion was two enormous trees, standing in the chancel, prepared to yield their fruit to the expecrant throng. At the proper moment, the jingle of sleigh bells was heard in the lobby, and Santa Claus (Enory Sanford), clad in his traditional dress appeared upon the scene. To all appearance the trees were devoid of gifts. Santa Claus be- walled the fact, that his bag was empty, and that his supply of presents had given out. But happy thought oc- cured to him. He remem bered, that a certain fairy had promised to come to his aid, when he needed her. Putting a whistle to his lips, he blew shrill blast and the fairy (Miss Bessie Shawl, came to his rescue. Waving her golden wand, the trees slowly revolved dis. playing on their other side wealth of beautiful gifts. Then Old Santa with many a jest began to give them out, till every one was supplied. Among the more valuable ones was 8 handsome lamp for the pastor, and beautiful pict- ure of St Cecelia for Mrs Eva Sherwood, the popular organist. A large audience, that filled the church, witnessed the affair and were we'll pleased that they had come.
The Newtown bee., 1897-01-01
In Litchfield County.
NEW MILFORD.

DEATH OF EGBERT MARSH.
 Egbert Marsh, one of New Milford's most prominent citizens, died late Tues. day night, after long illness, aged 67 For many years he was treasurer of the Peoples savings bank of Bridgeport ana also conducted an insurance business. MT Marsh has been great benefactor to the town and it was largely due to his efforts and contributions that the new memorial library now nearing compile Lion was started. Besides his wife, who lies critically ill, he leaves three broth CTS, Francis w., Daniel E. and Clark Marsh of Bridgeport, and two sisters, Mrs James Cook of Florida, and Mrs Lu- cy Terrill Of New Milford. Frank W. Marsh, of the banking and insurance firm of Marsh, Merwin & Lemmon of Bridge port, is son of the deceased.