Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-03-11

ing, industrious young man with
reputation beyond reproach. About
three years ago he was stricken with a
disease of the lungs and since that
time his health was very poor, but he
struggled manfully on against the
great odds and bore up patiently to
the last. The Observer joins the en-
tire community in extending sincere
sympathy to the bereaved family.
Mrs. Libbie Ross has gone to Eagle
Grove, Iowa, for stay of several
weeks, in which she will combine bus
mess with pleasure. Her sister-in law
Mrs. Prentice, who has been visiting
here for several weeSs, accompanied
her, and returned to her home in Ana.
moSa.
Mr.. Chas. 4. VanNess. of Milwau-
kee, has been in Mineralpoint during
the week, organizing lodge of Inde-
pendent Order of Foresters. The
total membership of the order is
10000.
Mr.. J. Fred Grindell died at the
home of his mother Mrs. VIM. Grin
dell. in Platteville. March l, 1897;
aged 81 years. He was born and
raised in Platteville; and was good,
kind and generous man, and very
highly regarded by all. In 1895 he
was united in marriage to Miss Mag
gle Eastman, of Montfort, and they
removed to Kansas City, Mo-, where
he was established in business, and
soon after removed to Sulphur Springs,
Ark, but ON account of Mr.. Grindell's
failing health they returned to Platte
vile last month The funeral was
held at the M. f. church under the
auspices of the Odd Fellows. Rev. H.
w. Troy officiating.
On his return from an excursion to
Mexico, with the National Editorial
association, Thos. w. Bishop, editor of
The Volga Is. OAK Tribune, visited
relatives and friends at Mineralpoint,
his old home. On Wednesday he
went to Madison, with Bro. w. II.
Bennett, to attend the winter meeting
of the Wisconsin Pre- IS association.
Rev. w. Woodmansee, of Milwau-
kee, will preach in the interest of the
Children's Home society next Sunday
morning in the NJ. +. church, and in
the evening in the Z. M. church.
Boys should not loaf around the
churches, blocking the sidewalk, or
lingering in the vestibule. 1t annoys
the ladies', and is not gentlemanly.
Mr. Richard Williams is here visiting
his daughter and old friends, after an
absence of more than year in Chicago.
Miss Julia Cleaver and Miss Fannie
Rogers, of Milwaukee, are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Hanscom.
Joseph Gilman, of the town of Lin.
den, is suffering from inl4mation which
has settled in his left eye, the after eff
feet of a severe case of la grippe. He
was in town this week for treatment.
Miss Eva Foster visited in Madison
last week.
Miss Kate Branger returned from
Savannah, Ill, last Thursday. She was
accompanied by her sister, Mrs Henry
Williams, who remained for a short
stay.
Pastor kent's sermon on India"
last Sunday evening attracted large
audience.
Mr.. Joseph w. Jones, who was
called here by the death of his father,
the late Paul Jones, returns to his home
at Madison, Neb., on Friday.
Read the new testimonials which ap.
pear in the advertisement of the Acme
Hernia or Rupure Cure Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Jones returned
from Madison on Wednesday. Albert,
having finished his work at the uni
versity, will move on the farm, his old
home south of town.
Mr.. Alfred Jenkin has shaken off
the grippe and is around again.
Mrs. NJ. L. Priestley has nearly re-
covered from her severe illness.
Fred. H. Brown, druggist, of Chey-
enne. Wyo., is here for visit with his
mother and brothers.
The Christian Endeavor society of
the p. M. church have raised neat
sum tn aid the Indian Famine fund in