Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-10-06

ian and Cobb were appointed com
mIttee to audit the accounts of the
secretary and treasurer, and have
same ready for submission to the an
nual meeting of stock holders, which
will be held on "Wednesday, Oct, 26
Claims of +. c. Ludden and II. :,
Hurlbut Il Co. for goods stolen from
exhibition hall during the fair, a
mounting to s9i, We're referred to the
annual meeting of stockholders.
A SMALL shed in rear of John II.
Toay store, used for sorting eggs,
dressing poultry, etc, accidentally
took fire last Thursday morning, and
afforded another opportunity for
demonstrating the value of our
water works system. Within fifteen
minutes after alarm was given two
streams of water were pouring upon
and into the little building, and in
less than twenty minutes thereafter
the last vestige of fire about the place
was eXtinguished, The manner in
handled showed that the fire COM
pany had protited some by their eX-
perience at the Pittz barn.
Mr.. AND Mrs. A. q. DELLER gave
"A pretty reception at their pleasant
home in this city last Thursday
evening, the 10Th anniversary of
their marriage, The large number
present and the cordial good feeling
manifest showed that Mr.. and Mrs.
Deller's friends include the entire
community, and embrace every
shade of political opinion and relig-
eous faith, all professions and call
ings, and all degrees Of rank and So
cial station. All elements mingled
freely and tremendously, and united
heartily in good will for the popular
host and hostess.
A PRIVATE letter from Robert
Charles, assistant manager Of the
Wisconsin exhibit at the Omaha Ex-
position, to his uncle, Jas. A. Hoare,
says Wisconsin leads in apples, and
that all the fruit exhibit is fine. The
commission is asking for fresh con
signments Of apples from this state
TO maintain the excellence OF the
states exhibit until the close of the
exposition. The society will pay
freight and also pay for the fruit if
of special merit.
Mr.. :. L. BOTTOMS, for five years
past lessee of the John MARI farm
west OF this city, made trip to
southwestern Iowa, ard purchased a
farm of 100 acres near Conway, of
which he will take possession next
March. Mr.. Bottoms is one of the
best farmers in this section and will
succeed wherever he goes. He lately
sold two carloads of cattle here at
good figures.
QUARTERLY meeting services at
the p. Nj. church next Sunday. Love
feast In the chapel at o A. NJ. and sac
rament of the Lords supper after the
evening service. Members uniting
with the church on probation OF com
ing into full membership will be re.
ceived. The Pastor desires full
membership or who join the church
by letter.
MEssRs. A. Apple and Chas. Horn
ung started for South Dakota Tues
day, to hunt prairie chickens and
other game for week. A brother
Of Mr.. Hornung and his wife accom-
pany them. The party will make
headquarters at Letcher, with "A sis
tor OF Mr.. Hofnung. who resides
there.
Darlington Democrat: The friends
Of Rev. Merrifield and wife rendered
them a farewell reception at the VI
T.. church parlors Monday night. !
Fitting remarks were made by Rev. |
Bennett, 6. G. Campbell and others
The worthy minister and his wife
were presented with handsome |
bedroom suite.
MISS MAMIE BISHOP, daughter Of |
A. +. Bishop, left last Friday for Chi
;ago, whore she begins this week a
course in the Art Institute. She has I
shown artistic talent to justify con-
1dence that with training she will
become am artist.
Miss Chiffon has been called
rom Milwaukee to assist Miss Pres
.on in fitting the ladies Of Mineral
Point and vicinity with fall and
winter millinery, and at the same
time is enjoying "A visit with her
friends here.
OLD fashions In dress may be re-
vived, but no old-fashioned medi- |
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