Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-04-22
NUN BER Is.
A Conspicuous Soldier Surrenders.


Doctor James w. Leete died in this
city Saturday morning April 18th,
after protracted Illness, heroically
borne.
Deceased was prominent and eth-
cient in the service of his country in
the late war. He served first as sur
geon of the l29 n. y. Infantry, and
adVanc q on merit to Medical Direc-
tor of Cooks Corps, Medical mspec-
tor of the Department of Virginia
under Sheridan,and Hospital lnspec-
tor of Sherman's great army on its
famous march to the sea. After the
war he settled in st. Louis, and took
front rank in the practice of his pro-
lessiou, until his health failed. About
three years ago he came with his fam
lily to this city, to quietly await the
final muster OUT which none knew
better than himself could not be
long delayed. Although physically
unable to take active part in Grand
Army matters, he took deep interest
in them, and the members of Geo. II.
Iegate Post, when called to escort
his remains to the depot, felt that
they had lost II worthy comrade.
\ Wife and two daughters survive
him, and have the sympathy of this
community. The body was taken to
1t. Louis for burial, attended by the
sorrowing wife
EAsTERrtpE was never more gem
orally or properly observed in this
city than in 1897. In addition to the
usual service at the churches, and
the ordinary Easter offerings, there
Were special efforts on behalf of fam
inc stricken India, and generous re-
sponses. Ladies were of course the
leaders in the good work. Reports
from only few are received, among
which are those OF Mrs. :. Il. Osborne
and Mrs. j. j. Penhalegon, the for
mer of whom realized $50 net from
ten-cent tea and the latter secured -
in cash subscriptions. Amounts
raised through the NJ. T.. church
were sent direct to Rev. j. f.. Law
son, now a missionary in India, and
with his father. Rev. James Lawson,
for several years pastor Of the church
here.
OVER thirty Knights Templar in
uniform attended Easter services at
Grace Episcopal church Sunday af-
ternoon, conducted by the rector,
Rev. NJ. Chase, Knights from out of
town included q. G. Rewey, of
Rewey, +. w. Mason and Mr.. Keane.
OF Ridgeway, J. T. Pryor B. Thomas,
Jr., r. J. Laughlin, +. II. Chandler,
T.. J. Perkins, of Dodgeville. The
regular Easter service Of the order
was rendered, the rector acting as
prelate, and preaching an eloquent,
sermon. The church
choir led the singing, and aided
much to mako the service pleasing
and impressive.
Masonic LODGE, No. !, of this city,
held one of the most successful meet
ings in its long and active career on
Tuesday evening of this week. The
attendance was remarkably large,
there being present twenty or more
from Dodgeville, and sprinkling
Of "brothers' from other neighbor-
ing towns.
LATEST adviccs from Washington
give assurance that w. A. Jones will
receive his appointment as Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs immediately
after the Legislature adiourns. X.
V. Belt, Of Maryland, is to be assist
ant commissioner. He served in the
same position during the Harrison
Darlington Republicans Mineral
Point is the only city in this vicinity
that will celebrate the 9TH this year.
Hon II. NJ LaFOllctte has accepted
an invitation to deliver the grafton.
AS Mineral Point always patronizes
Darlington's public gatherings, we
presume Darlington viii all 20 to the
Point this year.