Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-08-11

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was in attendance, and by its music,
for which its justly noted, added
much to the enjoyment of the occa-
sion. No special program was fol-
lowed. The children patronized the
swings which the committee erectedfor
their convenience, and the ball play
ers in the different Sunday schools
put up good game for amateurs and
attracted large crowd. The ice
cream, lemonade and peanut stands
did rushing business, AS all
the members of the Sunday
schools were furnished with tickets.
The supper hour brought the people
together in groups and companies,
which showed the friendship, the so
cial and churchly affiliations of the
occasion. So everywhere was mani
tested unity of faith and feeling, which
made the gathering an object lesson
in Christian unity,
With the advent of the fair season,
fakirs with all kinds of gambling
devices invariably appear. Neither
on the fair grounds nor in the city
should they be given any quarter.
should be given to understand that it
will not be tolerated in Mineral Point.
1t is not enough to drive them out of
town. They should be arrested, their
outfits contiscated and fines imposed.
Misses Joyce Williams and Jennie
Bishop spent several days last week
visiting at the home of Mrs. w. Il.
Smith.
Miss Jessie Evans, of Darlington,
came up on Sunday evening fora visit
with her friend, Miss Martha HuN-
table.
Regular meeting of Mineral Point
Lodge No. |. +. and A. NJ. next Tues
day evening, August Ii. Work in the
Third degree. Visiting brethren vel
come.
The Church Times of Milwaukee
comes out this month with memorial
sermon for Rcv. Dr.. Royce, who was
for Twenty mine years Rector of st.
Paul's Episcopal Church, Beloit. \
fact which in this restless age speaks
we'll for pastor and people. Mineral
~; ,,r,,n1 Iln1nit IN, tli, ,nfrapl
as Rev. James O'Kecfe is completing
the twenty-ninth year of his rectorship
of St. Pauls Catholic Church, with the
utmost harmony and good will exist
ing between priest and people.
Miss Edith Eden is here from Tarkio,
Mo-, for Il visit with relatives and
other friends.
Mrs. + G.. Dalton, of Chicago, is
visiting in this city, with her sister
Mrs. Chase.
Mr.. Thomas Bottomley and Miss
Ida Bottomley are here from Des
Moines for short visit with relatives
and friends.
Arthur Swearingen, of Darlington,
is visiting in this city with his sister
Mrs. H. S. Snow.
The Ladies of the Alpha will serve
meals as usual at the Fair next week.
Messrs. Gilbert Arthur and Chas.
Discon, of Rewey, rode over on their
wheels, this Thursday morning, for
days visit.
We are glad to state that Mr.. L. c.
Ludden, who has been confined to his
home for several days, is able to at
tend to business again.
A team belonging to William
Mitchell started on a dead run down
street few days ago and would
doubtless have injured the boys who
were in the wagon had not Henry
Jacka and ID. G. Jacka made Il
daring catch, on each side Of the
team.
The Democrat will issue a Daily
Fair Edition on Wednesday Thursday
and Friday of next week. 1t will be
issued every afternoon at about
O'Clock, and will be distributed free of
charge to the visitors at the Fair as
they are leaving the grounds. The
Dailywill contain a specialtelegraphi
news service, including reports from
the Republican state convention at
Milwaukee and from the war. There
will also be interesting notes of local
news and Of the Fair, and the Daily
will be well worth reading. Advertis-
ing rates are reasonable.
When you come to the Fair you
need not trouble to bring dinner or
lunch. The Alpha Society will serve
meals at % cents. Also hot coffee
and ice cream.
Miss Lille Chubb is here from
Kewanee, H., for visit with friends.
Chief Of Police Holmes has been
confined to his home for few days
by illness but is now again on duty.
Rev. w. II. Irish will preach at the
NJ. +. church, next Sunday morning
and evening.
Col. D. b. Moore and wife. OF Chi