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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-17
!. w. MITCHELL.
Wholesale andRetaiI
WALL PAPER.
1898 q street and l43 so l2tR st
Telephone 237.


versity is allowed to become a member.
Ii has been the aim Of the society to put
out state organizer, but the stringent
times have hardly warranted it. Mira.
Condor Of Pawnes City went for awhile
but her many other duties soon called
her home and since that the work has
been growing but slowly.
A pretty idea that has obtained among
the clubs is that Of having club color
and flower. Nearly all of the clubs have
such insignia. The Plattsmouth club
recently adopted the wild rose az lis
flower. a most appropriate flower for a
club in Nebraska. The dainty programs
for the district meeting Of the Ashland
and Weeping Water clubs were beauti
fui with hand painted sprays of wild
roses with setting Of prairie grasses.
The programs were highly priced as
souvenirs by those fortunate enough to
obtain them.
Heat nor cod hath terrors for the
Rose Cottage club. 1t meets the same
as ever these hot days and for study the
members have nothing else than that
light poem by old Homer, the "Illiad.'
The members are at white heat OF in
terest all the time and the attendance is
large. OF course the club meets with
Miss Elliott at her pretty little cottage
and if there is cool spot in Lincoln it is
at that place. The meeting Friday morn
ing was led by Miss Bracket. The
fourth book was under discussion. Miss
Bracket read the book and commented.
The other members dist used and talked
and asked questions.
The weeds must go. That is settled
fact. The city improvement society has
sal 4 so, and that means that it must be
so. The society met in the Commercial
club rooms Monday afternoon. There
was not a large attendance. for the
reason that go many Of the members
have gone from the city on their sum-
mer vacations. The weed ordinance that
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-07-17

"'sneo oy the men were not always as
sedate and dignitied as the programs h,
the ladies, but they were enioyed and
'nal was what they we're gotten IN for
The ladies who entertained or rather
opened their houses for this department
during the year, were Mesdames AIabas
ter. Fuller, Wineland, Fordyce, Gardener
and Caldwell.
Ihe regular meetings of the whole
club are held fortnightIy. The member.
ship at the present time is 80. the limit
Is %, because Of the fact that the club
10 compelled to meet at private homes
and a larger number would be difficult
TO entertain. The plans for the winter
work have not yet been made, AT the
first meeting in September the program
will be outlined and the departments or.
gained. At the last meeting in June
the following list of officers were elected:
President, Mrs. G. NJ. Eilinwood; first
vics president. Mrs K. o. Castle: second
vice president, Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner:
secretary, Mrs. Hursey: treasurer. Mrs.
McPherrin. Miss Hattie NJ. Blood, pro-
lessor in The Wesleyan university. has
been the secretary since the inception Of
the club, and to her an Indebted for
so much OF the infOrma ion in regard to
the club.
Mrs. f. W. Crook, the wife OF Chan
cellOr Crook, was woman OF much vigor
OF mind. She was always working for
the benefit Of the university and among
her many works, she organized what
she named The Woman's Educational
Council This is an organization on
tn, same plan as the Woman's clubs. 1t
has departments and each department
takes up line of study. 1t was the
idea OF the founder that the Methodist
women in each town in the state should
organize such a council. The end in
view is to build chapel or conservatory
of music on the campus Of the Wesleyan
Each member is 10 pay into
the treasury of the local society, certain
dues monthly or yearly, and these dues
were all to be collected into the main or
state organization, to lie expended for
the building OF whatever the society
Several such societies have
BEEN doing excellent work. The one in
Place is of course the Oldest.
Mrs. Roberts is the local president. The
pre- sident OF the state organization is
Mrs. l.. o. Jones; Mrs. Wimberlr, Mrs.
Burch, Mrs. States and Mrs. c. G. White
are also connected with the present OF
yanization. The meetings are held
and are OF the exact nature of
the Woman's clubs. OF course the mem
bers would materially be expected to come
rom among Methodist women, but any
,ne interested in the welfare of the uni
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-25

the law meets popular approval,
Why these offices were made APP
pointive instead of elective under
the charter no good reason has been
offered, and we believe the change
of system is wise Candidates for
mayor and aldermen have often
been elected or defeated in the in
tereSt of this or that candidate 70,
appointment as city clerk, marshal
or street commissioner, and as either
of those appointees has been efficient
or inefficient, the mayor and alder
men have been commended or con-
demned. Now the candidates for
mayor and aldermen will run more
on their own merits, and if the peo-
pie don't elect suitable men for the
other positions they can blame
only themselves.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-25
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Tur state insnoctnr of uigb
scbools ho,iro. ro,or,l,. ins,,o,toa
tho bigb scbool oftbis ci.r ro,orts
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and lis rr,du,tos oro roo, oIigihIe to
all oourso. b,,,no ,haon~;an+ol,s
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s,vs ACKNOWLEDGMENT W ro,os
of Nriror,l p,i,,. is, ,,,li,l,,, Coz.
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-25
Sudden Death of Mrs. w. B. Parkinson

1t was a sad surprise to hear on
Saturday last that Mrs. VIM. b.
Parkinson had died that morning at
her farm home in the town of Min
eral Point
Deceased was y years of age, and
had resided in this community for
nearly 80 years. Most Of this time she
spent on the farm where she died.
with her husband and family, filling
completely the station of helpful
true wife and devoted mother. Some
two years ago she came with her
husband to this city, and they made
their home among Us until about
three weeks ago. when they returned
to their farm home. Mrs. Parkinson
had been afflicted more or less for
several years, and was not robust,
but no serious change for the worse
was noticed until short time be-
fore her death On Thursday she
had a spell of dizziness, and Doctor
Eastman was called and prescribed
for her. Friday morning she ap-
peared better, but Saturday morning
she had another attack, which termi-
mated fatally at o'clock.
Mrs. Parkinson came from Illinois
to Wisconsin in 1917 soon after her
marriage in June of that year, and
resided here constantly thereafter.
The husband and five children sur
vive her. The latter are J. ID. Park
inson, Of Washta, Iowa, Miss Addie
Parkinson, residing at home, G. b..
Parkinson, of Storm Lake, Iowa, Mrs.
O. l.. Parkinson, Westphalia, Kan.
and w. Y. Parkinson, Of this city,
All were present at the funeral eX-
cept the daughter in Kansas, who
could not come on account of sick
ness.
The funeral was on Tuesday fore
noon, with services at the Yellow
stone church. and burial in the Wald-
wick cemetery.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-25
Fair Directors Meeting.

President Coz, when IN town last
Saturday, authorized notice to be is
sued for a meeting Of of the Board Of
Directors Of the Southwestern Wis.
Fair company, to be held in this city
on Saturday, April 81 at 80 =. NJ.
Members Of the General Committee
of Arrangements for the celebration
on July 9TH, are requested to meet
with the board and report progress.
All interested viii please take notice
and be on band If possible.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-25
IN IOWA COUNTY.

MY Plymouth Rocks are bred f5s
size and color, and are mainly noted
for their deep broad breasts and their
short broad backs, giving them
weight and shape, combined with
fine deep blue color and barred to
the skin. Eggs for sale.
liwi HARRY TUCKER.
MRS. BLANKNER, the painless
tooth extractor demonstrated CON
clusively to our people that twenty
five teeth could be extracted as easily
rs one without pain or danger and
with very best results when she was
here few weeks ago, and now many
have requested her to come back
who neglected to have their bad
teeth out before. She will be here
for three days only, Apr. l. 2 and 3.
MARRIED, by Rev. w Croft, on
Wednesday, March II, Mr.. Wm. f..
Godfrey and Miss Prudence A. Cal
vert. at the home Of the brides father,
Mr.. John Calvert, in the town Of
Willow Springs. The affair was a
quiet, but pleasant one. Only mem
bers Of the families of the contract
ing parties were present Among
railroad station agent Mt Whitewater,
a brother Of the bride, and his wife.
The young couple will reside on a
farm in the town Of Lemont, four
miles from Darlington.
Highland Press: The biggest lth
Of July celebration for many years
in Iowa county will be held at Min
eral Point on Monday, July ). Var
ious committees are already dill
gently at work and the program for
the occasion Will soon be outlined.
1t has be suggested that her sister
towns, such as Dodgeville, Cobb,
Highland, and others participate in
the event and make it one grand cell
ebration. Dodgevillc and Highland
are again slated to play ball for a
purse Of S75, and Of course we'll again
come home with the laurels besides
furnishing amusement for our clubs
many admirers. We have also been
told that a Highland tug Of war team
IL to participate. Then another vic
tory j. certain. The celebration is
under the auspices Of the Mineral
Point Fair association, who hope that
a nice sum will be realized therefrom.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-25
Miss Preston Returns.


After an absence OF several weeks
Miss Preston, the millner, is again
with us. In her absence she has
done CONSIDERABLY visiting, contended
with an attack of lagrippe, and last
but most interesting to the ladies Of
this locality, has devoted much time
to studying spring styles in millinery
and selecting the handsomest and
best for this market Miss Preston
returned Monday evening, and ever
since she has been as busy as a bee'
opening and displaying large stock
Of goods, which have been daily ar
riving, making the millinery store
next to Gundry d Gray's the liveliest
spot in town. Among her stock are
some elegant pattern hats and bon
nets, trimmed by accomplished city
artists, especially to show the ladies
of Mineral Point the most approved
styles in colors and shapes to reign
through the spring and summer of
1897. In a few days the entire stock
will be arranged, and meantime
callers are privileged to examine and
make selections. Prices will range
low, and every customer guaranteed
satisfaction.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-25
Strong Anti-License Sermon.

A large congregation gathered at
the NJ. +. church last Sunday even
ing, to hear Rev. f. w. Straw's dis
course upon the liquor license sys-
TEN, of which previous announce
ment had been made. Disclaiming
any personal antipathy to the saloon
keeper as an individual, who is but
the representative of a system, the
reverend gentleman made strong
argument against the policy of Ii
cense. He quoted from statistics to
show chat while there had been a
marked increase in the consump-
tion of liquors in license states, there
was a decided decrease in the no.
license states, proving that prohibi-
tory laws materially lessened the
consumption of liquors and Were
therefore desirable. The money
spent annually over the bars of sa-
looms, which he maintained was
wasted or worse, amounted to over
$l0OO00,000. The number of persons
employed in the liquor traffic his fig
ures showed to be 100000. Divided
among these, the money spent
through the saloons would allow to
each $1,000 per year, and he believed
it would be better for the country and
the people if these employees of the
liquor business Were pensloned at
$1,000 per year each, and the busi-
ness wholly stopped. As business
proposition, independent of any
moral consideration, he believed
that it would be wise to abolish the
liquor traffic, and tax ourselves to
compensate those who have legally
invested their money i'll it. Mr..
Straw announced that on the last
sunday evening preceding election
he proposes to give sermon bearing
upon the duty of individual citizens
touching the license question and
the evils attendant upon the liquor
drinking habit.
An appropriate song, entitled
somebody's Child admirably rem
dered by Mrs. A. +. Potter and Miss
Thomas, added to the enjoyment and
effectiveness of the service.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-25
A $3.50 Worlds Fair Souvenir Triple
Plated Silver Spoon Free.

Having made arrangements with
a silver Mfg. Co, Of Boston, who
failed and had several thousand Of
these beautiful souvenirs on hand,
we have bought 1000 from them.
You can get them free with one 25e
package Of Coffee. These spoons are
actually worth $3.50, and III to grace
the table of President Mckinley.
lOW3 DAVID JACKO.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-25
More City Officers to Elect.

BY an act OF the Legislature passed
and published March 18th cities Of
the class Of Mineral Point are author
lied to elect by popular vote city
clerks and other officers heretofore
appointed by the mayor and council
provided that a majority of the elect.
ors OF such city petition for such
method Of chosing their officers. In
compliance vi-h this law, majority
Of the voters Of this city have joined
in a petition in favor Of electing the
city clerk, city attorney, marshal and
street commissioner, and the Offices
will be filled by vote Of the people
on April 9th.
The readiness Of the electors to
sign the petition, more than the
required number of signatures being
secured within three days, is conclu-
siye that IN this community at least
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-25
The Local Field.

"Hsstst.',s.ts,.R..s.s."s NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
4. f. BISh or for FuTudnTe....
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-25

THE addition of four names to the
ticket to be voted for in this city at
the election April 6, adds consider
ably to the interest of nominating
conventions. Candidates are likely
to be plenty before both republican
and democratic city conventions.
SUBSCRIBERS to the capital stock
of the Fair should bear in mind that
they agreed to pay one-half Of their
subscriptions March lst. Creditors
have a right to expect their, money
for which they have patiently waited
more than six months. The treasurer
hopes that each subriber will respond
before April lst
DoDGEVILLE didn't have to import
"A candidate for mayor. Mr.. j. NJ.
Reese, the hustling secretary Of the
Iowa County Agricultural society
for the past two years, was persuaded
to accept the nomination, and the Sc
lection was so generally satisfactory
that no opposition candidate is put
up.
MI. RICHARD JACKSON is afflicted
with a swelling of the knee since his
return from Montana, whore he went
with his wife some weeks ago to the
bedside of his wife's brother, Henry
Browning, and will lease his farm at
Bloomfield and remove to this city.
Mr.. Browning is thought to be slowly
recovering from the illness that
called Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson to him.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-25

Ar BISh or for Ftnmjt"re.".."
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NICE smoked halibut at ID. Jacko ;
REPUBLICAN, caucus tomorrow
might
GEo r.. ..WENpLING at opera house
April 18th.
FINE table syrup at % cents pei
gallon at D. Jacko's.
DoN'r buy carpets until you see
those at the White house. live
GIRL WANrED-Inquire at the
residence of Joseph Deller.
0R,yer. at Il CENTS a dozen are
cheap; at d. Jacko's.
To HEAR Wepdling once only
create. q dosira r. hear him again.
Pvpr.prrc,vs fool onita honefuI
f,o,gi,, i oIoo, su,oa,, ., Anr 9Th
49,. NJ. ,,....., -.
sick the mast week and i. still far
rom we'll,
Mr.. n..,.,. ..,,.o>- on+ortoi,od
a few of her friends at cards last Fri.
day evening.
Fnrr,p pov, of tho DodoayiTT-a
>aa. f 4 nominee for Justice of the
peace in that cItv.
~ r..nn i. ;,l- .ho
- w, COBB Is quite SICK at the
slowly recovering
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= W. - al business
na0oGIsr PRIDEAUX is attending
a7alH since MONDAY III
'"e''9 ol ms siekhes9'
+ a'. hR. BLANKNER, the expert
''a.~-- tooth extractor will return
a Fo'ht Aprll l. z ana 3
~. Phillips, manager of the L,
H"... has been laid up for a week
p. urI~y and is stiIl unable for
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-25

business in this city
FRANK HANsCoM was missed from
behind the counter of the First Ma
tional bank the fore part of the week.
Sickness beirg the cause.
WANTED-A tidy, capable, sensi-
BILE woman to do all the work for a
family of four. Good wages. Inquire
at this office. lw
HAVE some choice Plymouth
Rock eggs for sale for Matching at
a reasonable price.
9w6 JAMES NJ. ToAY.
BOTH the republican and demo-
cratic city conventions promises to
be the hottest this spring of any in
the history of the city.
IF YOU are afflicted with any di-
sease as the result of indiscretion you
should not fail to consult DR.. Blank
ner, the specialist, Apr. |, ? and 3.
THE Christian endeavor meeting
this (Thursday) evening will be led
by Miss Sue Penhallegon. Subject
"The Influence of the Body on the
Soul
/. IL not macmillan that every demo-
cratic paper in the county, advocates
tha election or Aldro Jenks. as a
non-partisan candidate for county
iud~ap
n,aa, an5 slim disoosas ora
nan,n4I,- ona ,,or,nano,+I,, o,red nv
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viii ha at tha Gloha Hotel April lst.
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,1',I1 ,,a.aaa,a ra.nao+ for
our oge if tbev have no repard for
tha FngIisb lanonage
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MISS W EARNE returned Mon""S
from chicago "heie she 'as oeei
Tor seVeraI weeks sele'''hs illiiineiS
goods Tor the spring 'r"oe' i'e''ei >
OF tle lklb' y = WIZ neoi iii'ie o0o"'
'"e9e 5o0'7 SUM
'
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-03-25
sUESCRIPTION RATES.


Are very much in evidence
..+ our store, and will make glad the
haarts of those who are tired OF
winter.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-22

Disease makes a man Just as helpless
rs if he were tied with ropes. Weary
1assitude makes his muscles useless-slug-
gish circulation of impure blood fills his
brain with useless clogging matter Eff
fort is distasteful and brings scant results.
The trouble usually starts with the diges-
ton. Too much brain work takes needed
blood from stomach to head and retards
the stomach's work. The body is not
fed. The nerves rebel. Sleep becomes
a stranger. Loss of appetite is followed
by loss of flesh-and all for the want of
the right medicine at the right time. DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is for
the man who is losing flesh and vitality.
1t is for the man whose digestion needs
help and whose nerves and brain are
overworked. 1t is the greatest of all
tonics. No matter what seems to be your
trouble, the ''Golden Medical Discovery"
will cure it. 1t cures by making the
blood pure, rich and plenty, and by fur
nishing food for nerves and brain. Moth
ing has ever been found to equal it, but
dishonest druggists sometimes try to
make you believe that something more
profitable to them is Just as good" Do
not be deceived Get what you ask for
Constipation if neglected brings with it train
of maladies that unfit the sufferer for either the
duties or pleasures of life Sick and bilious head
aches and multitude of other ills are due to con-
stipaton. DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation promptly and permanently Druggists
sell them. Nothing else is g just the same"
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-22
MELBOURNE
VISITED By
A Bic FIRE
Famed by the Wind
the Flames Burn
Many Buildings.
MERCANTILE BLOCKS
DIES | ROYED.
Some of the Largest Business
Establishm MS Laid in
Ruins.
FIVE MILLION DOLLARS
THE LOSS.
Trade in Scf1 Goods Receives a
Serious Setback and Hundreds
Are Out cf Employment.
Some of the Largest Business
EStablishm MS Laid in
Ruins.
FIVE MILLION DOLLARS
THE LOSS.
Trade in Scfl Goods Receives a
Serious Setback and Hundreds
Are Out CT Employment.
Special Dispatch to The CALL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, Nov. A-A
great fire broke out here at O. clock this
morning, and in a very short space of
tine did enormous damage. II started
at the warehouse of Craig Williamson, in
Elizabeth street, in the very heart of the
city.
A strong wind was blowing and the
fierceIy famed flames rapidly ingulfed
building after building. Despite the dss-
perate efforts of the firemen, The entire
blocks bounded by Elizabeth, Flinders
and Swanston streets and Flinders lane,
with the exception of two buildings on
the Swanston- street front, were destroyed
within three hours
The burned section included many of
the largest business houses in Melbourne.
The buildings were completely gutted,
as most of them contained soft goods. the
flame. progressing with a rapidity which
defied all checking and in the fierce wind
ashes and burning debris were carried
into the suburbs distance Of two miles.
1t is estimated that The loss will reach
fI. 600, 600 ($5. OO0, ,000). while the trade in
soft goods has received a serious setback.
Hundreds of employees of all sorts have
been thrown out of employment.