Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-05-27

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came home as stragglers, from early
in the afternoon until late AZ night.
| They made the most OF their diSap-
pointment, and like true optimiSts,
they looked on the bright side and
saw good in the rain that was SO much
| needed for their home gardens. Some
said they had a splendid time. These
are the Mark Tapleys, of which Dick
ems writes. and they are always vel
coined. What would society, or ath-
letic associations, oreven churches do
without them? We understand that the
athletic contest between the two schools
will take place one week from next
Saturday.
Bishop Nicholson, of the Episcopal
diocese of Milwaukee,, preached and
confirmed at Trinity church ON last
Friday evening, The church was filled
to overfowing. The sermon was a
practical one, full of power, The
class confirmed numbered eleven.
There was reception after service nj
the Rectory, where the people had the
pleasure of meeting the Bishop, who
in these social relations is most charm
ing, and what is best, never forgets a
face.
The Dodgeville Chronicle did itself
great credit by its full and accurate
report of the recent =. Nj. Conference
at Ridgeway. The report of The New
Star is really a screcd on the Dodge
willie church and its worthy and hard
working pastor and is misleading, in
correct and unreliable.
Mrs. Charles b. Parmele is here
from South Dakota, the guest of Mrs.
H. S. We'll 1t is a long time, some
twelve years or more, since she was
here 1t is good to see her and to
welcome her home again, where she
will find any number of friends in re-
calling the old times and scenes.
Solomon J. Griswold, an old citizen
of Lancaster, died suddenly Monday
night. Mr.. Griswold was u pioneer
farmer in Grant county and had accu-
mulated considerable wealth.
Bishop Nicholson left Saturday, on
the morning train, for Milwaukee. 1t
was his intention to be at the Pan
Anglican Council which is to be held
in England this summer, but his wife's
health will not permit this, much to
the regret of all concerned.
Not only the members of his own
Church, but the people of this city in
general, rejoice over the prospect
of the continuance, of Rev. Thomas
Kent as Pastor of the Mineral Point
Church. He is an able and earnest
Christian minister, who has given all
of the years of his life, since boyhood,
to his sacred calling. A man of lib
eral views, fearless in holding to what
he believes to be the truths of the
Gospel, of broad sympathies, kindly
nature and generous impulses, he holds
warm place in the hearts of all who
know him. The people of Mineral
Point irrespective of religious creed,
welcome his continued stay among
them to begin what will be his eighth
year of service in this city.
Invitations to the Alumni banquet
have been issued for Friday, June I.
Supper tickets can be procured of the
treasurer, w. p. Bliss, at PrideauX S
drugstore. Membership fees can be
paid at the same time.
Mr.. Phil. Allen, Jr.. will preach at
the r. NJ. church Sunday morning.
Married, at the parsonage, Mineral
Point, by Rev. I. Kent, May 26, 1897
Mr.. Edward +. Keeney of Lost Grove
and Miss +. j. Bowes of Cobb.
Many friends welcome the return of
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Deller to Mineral
Point after an absence of several
mO1tDS spent dt w est )ducD, IHu'.
Chicago, Streator and Milwaukee,.
Mrs. j. }. Oswald, of Lancaster, moth
er of Mrs. Deller, was with them during
their stay at West Baden.
A new hard wood floor is being put
in the store of Gorgcn q Pittz, which
will add to the appearance OF the room
and comfort of the occupants.
All old soldiers, whether members
of the G.. A. r. or not. are requested
to meet at Good Templars' Hall, next
Sunday morning, at 9:30 O'Clock for
the purpose of attending, in body
the Memorial sunday exercises at the
NJ. +. church at 1920.
NJ. J. O'Hare, representing J. Cap
pei. commission merchant Of Chicago.
made business and pleasure visit in
Mineral Point this week Many old
time friends were glad 10 meet him