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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
Lamps for All.

Parlor, Library, Hall, Banquet,
and Kitchen Lamps, in great variety,
at low prices at Prideaux's Drug
Store. 1Iw7
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
E'resll ONstcrs

Bulk or can direct from Baltimore.
Try New York Counts, ut Guttenstoin
Il ,lacka's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30

II you wish To know the secrets OF
society womnn's beauty listen TO what
they say about Rocky Mountain Tea.
For sale by Eastman & Meserole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
why docs

A grocer say that some other brand Of
-four il just as good as Pillsbury's
Best? Because Pillsbury's Best Is the
standard, that's why.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
Bargains

In all lines, during the Holiday
season special prices ON cutters and
bob sleds, See our bargain counter.
lows MARTIN n TuAN,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
A IMrEe stock

OF Holiday Goods just received nj
Mauger's Jcwelry Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
Smoke Phillips Old Abe Cigar.
Choice Candies.

\ lot of Choice Fine Mixed Cream
Candies, IN one or two pound cartoons
ut Hondra Brothers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30

OF Jowelry for Holiday trade IN Iowa
county Prices right. WIN. MAuuER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
"NOW, IF EVER" GOOD
SHOES ARE NECESSARY.

Doesn't matter much, sometimes,
for person to walk on their stock
ings, when tbs 90 in the shade for
instance. In fact, at such Il time,
ventilating shoes are agreeable if not
elegant. But when snow and slush
are under foot, shoes should be tight
and dry for health and comfort.
Good shoes are cheaper than doctor
bills: how much cheaper you will dis
cover by visit to our shoe depart
ment.
Good shoes for infants (d........ 19e
Ladies shoes from .............i5c up
Mems shoes, in all grades. from.
81. p to 81. 50
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
Bring Your Baby,

And get large picture. Call and see
sample. At Wright's Gallery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
MISS A. II. GALE,
Teacher OF Piano and Organ.

From National Conservatory OF
Music, New York. For terms apply
at residence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
just Received

\ supply of New Buckwhoat Flour, at
j. \, Spratlor's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30

pillsbuly's Rest. Brewer & ponhallc-
gon sell this brand OF flour, NJ their
Now Palace Cash Grocery store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
Inspect MY Line

OF Watches and Ladies' Guard
Chains, purchased for Holidays.
WIN. MAUGER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
LaInps. Lanterns.

Shades, Wicks, Burners, Chimneys
and Carbon Oil at Prideaux's Drug
Store. l4w7
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
MISS AGNES +. STRONG,

Teacher Of Vocal and instrumental
Music. Individually or In Glasses.
Systematic voice training given ac-
cording to the Italian method, by
which the best results In artistic sing.
ing are secured.
Voices tried free Of charge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
Music Carefully taught by
MISS LENA THOMAS.

Rooms opposite VIM. Treweek's
blacksmith shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
Extra,

Fine coffee BE per h AZ Gales Cash
SinrN
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30

On l4yJ7 Crayon Portraits until Jan
!, 1883. At Wright's Gallery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
IresI, OYSTERS

At w. j. Hosken's Restaurant and
Bakery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
THE BEST TEA

Is sold In this store. Tea that
will brighten the mind and quiet the
nerves tea with a delicious Japany
flavor, and pretty ambre color not
that the color amounts to much except
to prove the quality Of the tea. The
article, price, and quality to suit you
IL surely here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30

Display OF China, Cut Glass and
Decorated Earthen Ware is really
magnificent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30

Miss Winnie Williams, daughter Of
Mr.. w, II, Kelley, OF Whitewater,
were united in marriage, At the home
of the brides parents, ON Wednesday
morning, Rev, s. w. rrousdale
officiating, The bride is one of Min
eral Points most highly esteemed
young ladies, and host of friends
extend congratulations to the lucky
groom, and best wishes for the young
couples happiness and prosperity,
Mr., and Mrs, j, \. Aylward spent
Christmas at the home of Mrs. Ayl-
ward 5 parents, Mr., and Mrs, William
Arthur,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
New Hickory Nuts

Only &c per quart at Gales Cash
Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30

The Very Best Teas.
From l5c TO soc per pound ut
Spratlers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30

The members OF Raven Temple
Rathhone Sisters will meet ut the
home of Miss Masten, ON Friday
afternoon, Dec. 81, at $50 O'Clock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
Special Offer

Smoke Phillips Old Abe Cigar.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
Cream Of Wheat.

one of the most delicate and dolici-
ous of breakfast foods, Thy Il Mt
Snratlrr's,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
with \ Record

OF forty years in the iewelry busi-
ness and reputation for square
dealing, and the largest stock to sc-
lcct from | solicit your patronage
for holiday trade. WIN. MAuGER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30

A New Lot
OF Cracked Wheat at Spratler's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
Thc LARGEST Stock

Smoke Phillips Old Abe Cigar.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
IOWA COUNTY DEMOCRAT

Entered at the Post Office. Mineral Point,
Wis, AS second class matter
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-30
Brewer 4 penhallrpNn's

Smoke Phillips Old Abe Cigar,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
hat completed the an outfit that made

hat completed the an outfit that made
many an eye follow her with envy.
Mrs. Orme Wilson, who, as every
body knows, was Miss Caroline Astor,
is the leader of the youthful set of the
Four Hundred, and delights to chap
erone young girls to matinees. I saw
her Che centre of group Of bewitch'
ingly pretty yong misses last week.
Among the girls of her party was q
beautiful miss of perhaps sixteen sum-
mers who attracted general attention.
Her fair hair hung loosely ever her
eers in profusion, and her frock was
noticeable for it's iaunty air. 1t was Of
the new coarse cloth IN large checks
now so popular-a stylish mixture OF
blue, red and green, checked off with
smothered white line. The skirt
fell to the boot tops, and the coat was
short and open-fronted. The revers,
pockets and bottom of the jacket.
which was rounded at the corners, had
two rows of stitching. And in har-
mony with this, she wore plain blue
silk shirt-waist. with white linen collar
and q blue Windsor bow. Nothing
could have looked sweeter or more
girlish. The hat was rough blue straw,
OF the sailor pattern, with large ros-
cites OF green incline at each side, out
of which blue wings stuck defsntly.
She wore one of the new green leather
belts.
Violets are more than ever in vogue.
Entire hat brims are made OF them.
Jeweled belts of every description are
to be worn this spring. Consuelo
Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough,
set this fashion last season in London.
The costumes illustrated herewith
were made by The National Cloak
Company, of New York.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
REALM OF STYLE,
A MIRROR OF FASHION FOR
DRESSY WOMEN.
Spring Notes In Tailor-made Gowns
The Latest Chat About New
York Society Queens and
Their Dresses.
(Special New York letter.

THERE is nothing in the world
of fashion to indicate hard
times. All the great social
affairs are being splendidly
patronized. The Grand Opera season
at the Metropolitan has been bril-
liant success from all points of view.
The principal theaters are better at
tended than they were twelve months
ago. Even the National Cycle Ex'
hibltion at the Grand Central Palace
drew out large crowds. If there is
any lack of money it is not noticeable
among those upon whom such func'
tions depend for their support.
Nothing shows this so ssrikingly as
the toilets of the women, wherever
you seq them--at the opera. OF thea
tire, along Fifth avenue, Broadway or
Twenty. third street, cr at the more
exclusive gatherings in ART circles.
Speaking of the latter reminds me
of the American Water Color Society g
exhibition at the Academy of Design.
It is the leading event of the kind here
during the year, and this spring at
tracts more attention than usual be-
cause public interest has been stirred
up by recent sales of costly private
collections, like that OF Marshall O.
Roberts, the millionaire aud philan-
thropist.
The private view the other day
brought together some Of the noted
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
TEMPERANCE
A SAD PICTURE.

SAD PICTURE.
The night is dark, no starlight breaks the
gloom,
The shadows thicken In the silent room,
A waiting dame in sadness sits alone,
As midnight winds sweep by with dismal
moan.
Why waits shs there, With tear-d1mmed
eyes, so still.
With hearS presasing deep and bitter ill2
Alas her son is absent from his home;
Thro' scenes of riot does he wildly roam.
But now his footsteps waverius are heard,
And anguish deep within her breast is
stirred:
He stagGers wildly up the creakinS stair,
And helpless falls beside his mothers chair
For this she nursed him back from deaths
grim brink,
TO he Il beast debased by vice and drink;
Alb, happy would she be II he we're laid,
His sins forgiven, In the churchyard shaded
We pity patient mothers, sisters, wives,
Who watch and wait through care depress.
ing lives,
Who suffer hard and unremitting pains
For loved ones held in alcoholic chains.
Sacred Heart Review.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
Maine Forests and Game.

The forests of Maine are said tc
grow about as fast as the lumbermeL
can cut them down, and that the State
is still supplied with an abundance OF
wild game is shown by the statement
of an Eastern paper that 50, 900 out.
siders have gone to Maine to hunt
since September 18th last. and OF these
500 have succeeded in getting caribou,
1000 have killed moose and about 49,
900 have gone home with one or more
deer each. In addition to the above
about 100 bears, $50 bobcats and loop
ceryiers and an unaccountable number
of ruffed grouse and hares have been
slain. It is little wonder that the
game wardens Of Maine are asking tor
more stringent laws.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
FOR VERY NEAR-s1GHTED PEOPLE.

fastened by means of little hook,
which also does service when the
opaque plate is to be fastened out of
the way, as shown in the illustration.
By means of these opaque plates very
near -signted people can do without
the very strong concave glasses. the
use of which is rather uncomfortable
and even dangerous. The apertures
in the new Heilborn plaque are ar.
ranged in concentric circles, in order
to ease as much as possible the move
ment OF the eye. The size of the
apertures is gauged SO that the field of
vision shows no blanks, and on the
other hand no partial covering of the
picture shown through them can take
place. Since the quantity of light en-
tering the eyes through the sieve
plate is very much smaller than that
seen ordinarily, work with these spec
tacles must be done with strong and
If possible, concentrated light.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
THE FOUR STUDENTS.

The following incident is from the pen OF
Rev. 8. E. Young, pastor OF the Central
Presbyterian Church, Newark, New Jersey:
"ln 1889 four fellow students OF mine useo
to spice their meals at their restaurant and
enliven the late evening with little Rhenish
wine or other mild Intoxicant. They were
studying for the ministry. After three years
I saw one Of them In New York, about as low
down in the scale as man can get. A year
later a second of the four, whose father all
the Christian world knows, died from the
effects Of drunken debauch, leaving an in
consolable family. have just returned from
u visit to tho third in an insane asylum. He
was the brightest and winsomest ofthe group,
of exquisilely delicate mould. yet immensely
capable every way. he drank to excess
then read in Conan Doyle's book how the
detective injected cocaine, and in gloomy
mood tried the experiment. For IL ore than
a year. excepting the brief hours vhen lie
escaped and drugged himself again, ba had
been incarcerated in a ward with the de-
mented. His broken-hearted mother and
the sweet favorite sister, who dotted on hey
brother, still hope he may once more be
himself, or to some degree bis fine former
SELF but nobody else does. The other men,
Der OF the four saw the handwriting on the
wall and slowed up. All this-I have given
but the bare epitome-in seven, might say
less than six years."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
RECIPES.

Chocolate Custards-Heat one pint
of milk in the double boiler; when
hot, add one large tablespoonful Of
cornstarch, two tablespoonful Of
grated chocolate and half cup of
sugar. Boil until it thickens and turn
into molds; set where it is cool. Serve
With cream and sugar and favor with
vanilla.
Roast Veal-Get three pounds from
the loin and dredge with salt, pepper
and -four. Put strips of salt pork
over the top. Allow half an hour to
the pound, and cover with buttered
paper to keep the meat from burning,
adding water when the -four has
Drowned, and baste often. When done,
take out the roast; add more water, il
needed, and make brown gravy from
the liquor in the pan.
Lamb Chops-Procure five nicely
trimmed lamb chops from the rack.
Place frying pan, without any fat,
over the fire, and when hot put in the
chops. Fry eight minutes over mod
crate fire, turning three times. When
firm to the touch they are done. Be
careful not tc overlook them. Lay
them on hot plate, spread quarter
of a tcaspoonful OF seasoning butter
over each one and serve.
Julienno Soup-Cut vegetables of
at least three colors into strips an
inch and half long, aud these strips
into match.like pieces, very, very
thin. Keep in cold water till wanted.
The proportion of vegetables is cup
full all together for gallon of soup.
Put each kind into separate vessels Of
boiling salted water. When tender
drain aud lay in cold water. This
way retains the flavor and colcr per-
fectly. Then dish up in the hot-soup
stock.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
Age of Niagara.

As to the age of the Niagara Falls,
geologists differ widely in opinion.
At first it was estimated that the Nj
agara River came into existence,
through changes in the level of the
land Ground the Great Lakes, about
55, 900 years ago. Later this was re.
duced to only $4,000 years. The cele'
brated geologist, Sir Charles Lyell,
increased the estimate again to 50, 900
years; but more recently others have
lowered it to about 5000 years. The
latest estimate is that of DR.. j. W.
Spencer, who, basing his conclusions
on the most recent Investigations,
places the age of tho river at 32, OG5
wears, and that Of the cataract at 3D.
0OD. At one period, many thousand
wears ago, the height of the falls was
420 feet.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
TO TEST FLOUR.

A young housewife recently com.
planned that she could not tell good
-four from the inferior qualities. and
she always hes,tated about buying her
-four by the barrel for fear she would
be cheated, and would find herself
with whole barrelful of poor -four
on hand, which she would find it diff
cut to "use up" 1t should be remem-
bered that when -four is genuine, and
of the best kind, 1t holds together in
mass when it is squeezed in the
hand, and shows the impression OF the
fingers much longer than when it is
a iulterated, and the dough made from
it is very gluey, ductile and elastic,
easy to be kneaded, and may be
hattened and drawn in every direction
without breaking easily. Household
Queen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
COOKING OLD VEGETABLES.

A little sugar added to turnips,
beets and winter squash will be an i'm
provement.
Onions should be soaked in warm
salt water to remove their strong
flavor before cooking.
Old potatoes are improved by peel
ing and soaking in water for G few
hours before cooking.
Turnips, carrots apd onions should
never be split, but slice in rings cut
ACROSS the fiber.
Vegetables that are stored in the
cellar will often need ''sorting, "
and all willing or dccayed ones should
be Immediately removed.
When vegetables require stirring it
should be done with wooden spoon.
and this should also be used for taking
them up.
A piece of red pepper the size of 8
pea dropped in with the vegetables
when first beginning to cook will
greatly aid in killing the odor, and
this should be remembered in cooking
cabbage,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03

people in town. In throng Of richly
dressed women of note, I saw Mrs.
Ogden Mills, who aspires to succeed
Mrs. William Astor as leader of the
Four Hundred, and is herself an en-.
thuslastic patroness of the brush.
Nine. Emma Cslve was there. The cell
ebrated opera singer was resplendent
in two tones of red as only a French
woman and o Calve could combine
them.
Another grand.looking dame was
Mrs. George Gould, wife of the multi
millionaire. She Is triae more
matronly, but none the less charming,
than she was ten years ago as the
Edith Kingdom, of Daly's company.
Mrs. Gould was exquisitely gowned in
a reception toilet OF pearl gray moire-
velour, the entire bodice covered with
silver sequins, and wore a small bon
net of sequins with three gray tips.
Over her arm she carried fluffy Little
shoulder cape-a combination OF
black, turquoise blue velvet, and
lace.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
LIQUOR AND HARD TIMES.

There is money enough earned in this
country to purchase everything raised and
offered for sale at good prices, and very few
would then have to depend on charity or
starve. The s1,2OO,t00 spent yearly in Chi
cago alone for stuff that is fit neither for TODD
nor drink. but IS an awful curse instead,
would 90 far toward making market for
the thousands Of bushels of corn lying in use
less piles out West, waiting for buyer who
will pay little moro than enough TO cover
the freight. Meanwhile, the consumption Of
liquor increases at Il greater ratio than does
the population. Millions Of gold go abroad to
pay dividends on brewery stocks owned in
England. Brewing and distilling companies
are enlarging and improving their plants and
absorbing various otner interests, fattening
cattle on their cheap refuse and competing
ruinously with cattle feeding on the farms.
The same capital honestly invested would
employ one-third more laborers. How long
will the country stand the drain2-W. 8.
Smith, in Chicago Record.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
TOUCH NOT, TASTE NOT.

Edward W. Box. editor OF the Ladies'
Home Journal, in reply to young man who
wrote him, asking, "ls not young man
placed at a disadvantage when he refuses
wine at dinners?" says: II can only speak
from experience. I have attended great
many public dinners. and am still q pretty
constant attendant at such affairs. ! have
never touched u drop Of wine upon these
occasions. aud yet have never been made
to feel that was placed at disadvantage.
Indeed, am under the impression that a
young man who refuses wine is always at q
distinct advantage. A strong adherence to
any good principle is always recommends
tion Of q young mans character in the eyes
OF his elders"
To another, who asked II total abstinence
from liquors Is not 4 barrier to social sue
cess, he replies II can honestly say that o
young mans best and highest social success
Is assured just in proportion as he abstains
from wine' An indulgence in intoxicants Of
any sort has never helped man to any So
cial position worth having;' on the con-
trary it has kept many from attaining a
position to which, by birth and good breed
ing, they are entitled. No young man will
ever find that the principle of abstinence
from liquor Is barrier to any success, So
cial, commercial or otherwise. On the
other hand. 1t Is the one principle in his life
which will, In the long run, help him more
than any other.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03

Close behind Mrs. Gould-aud in
strong contrast to her-came Miss
Mary Mannering, the young and beau.
tiful new leading woman OF the Ly-
ceum Theatre, VINO is making very
fine impression here in the theatrical
world. Her dress was as simple as
Mrs. Gould's was elaborate and even
more striking on account of it's SIM
plicity. She carried the air of early
spring in m extremely dapper tailor
made gown of sage green and lawn
seeded mixture, with perfectly plain
skirt, faring prettily ct the sides and
back. The jacket was closely fitting
Eton, open front. with double revers
reaching to the arm at the top and
narrowing down at the waist, the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-03-03
cLEAN1sG METALLIC ORNAMENTS.

When metallic ornaments are very
obstinate during the restoring pro-
cess, it is probable that there is lit
tie copper tinge in them; a strong
solution Of oxalic acid such as is used
for kitchen boilers, must then be re-
sorted to, taking great care in the use
of this violent poison. The most un-
responsive metals may soon be made
to reflect the ..ace of their restorer by
those means, and, while the children
are out of the way and the poison
down from the high shelf, if there are
any of those ungetoutable spots on
linen from sliding on the green, rust.
mold and the like, they will disappear
if rubbed between the fingers in this
same acid, always taking care to rinse
instantly in plenty of clear, warm
water, when it is harmless; otherwise
the stuff will be rotted. Louis
Star.