Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07

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Services appropriate to Easter at
the M. Z. church next Sunday, both
morning and evening. An oppor-
tunity will be given for any to unite
with the church on probation, who
may wish. Five were received last
Sunday.
Iowa Chapter will hold an informal
reception, at the Masonic Temple, on
Tuesday evening, April Il. Later in
the evening a social dance in the
basement, to which all Masons and
their families are invited.
DR.. Deahofe gave much COM
mended address, at the Young Mems
Meeting, last Sunday morning, and a
desire has been expressed to have it
repeated at some Tuesday evening
service. The subject was obedience"
Mr.. Brendler having been assigned
to other duties, Mr.. w. B. Hinrichs
has been appointed train dispatcher
on the Prairie du Chen and Mineral
Point divisions.
Mrs. Fred Prideaux is here from La
Crosse for visit at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. James b. Prideaux.
A very pleasant sociable was held
last evening, by the y. p. sc. E., at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. r. j.
Penhallegon, Jr. Conundrum guess
ing, shadow pictures, etc, made an
interesting program that was enjoyed
by all.
Miss Mable Allen came home from
Downer College, Milwaukee, last
night.
Rev. G. D. Merrill, of Beloit, of the
Wis. Children's Home Society, spoke
with much acceptance, at the z. Nj
church, last Sunday morning, and in
the M. E. church, in the evening. In
the afternoon he was out at Willow
Springs, and interested the Sunday
school and congregation very much in
his work. He will be a welcome
visitor again. \
The Knights Templar of Mineral
Point Commandery No. II will attend
divine service at Dodgeville on Easter
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock.
The service will be in the M. Z.
church Rev. j. 7. Pryor will be
prelate; and the pastor, Rev. Atkin-
son, will preach the sermon. Knights
are requested to meet at the Temple
on Saturday evening at 1880 to COM
plete arrangements.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Strong
came in on Wednesday, from their
farm home in the town of Mifflin, to
attend meeting of the Eastern Star.
1t was their first visit to the Temple
since its completion and they express
ed delight at finding it so beautiful.
Mr.. Strong made The Democrat a
friendly call.
Rev. 7. Kent will preach an Easter
sermon, next Sunday morning and
in the evening will speak on "The
Use and Value of the Lords Supper;
or why Christians should observe it,
and what good does it do them"
Mr.. Fred Phillips, of Spirit Lake,
Iowa, last week, surprised his rela-
tives and many friends in this city
and vicinity, by visit. He was on
his return from Chicago and took the
opportunity of making few days
stay in his old home city. He said
that he found in Mineral Point, many
signs of improvement, and thought
the place had more the appearance of
a young growing town than of an old
city.
Mr.. Fred Vivian made a business
visit to Chicago, during the week.
Mrs. Joseph Wallis and daughter
were here from Palouse, Washington,
for visit. Mrs. Wallis will be re-
membered as Miss Lou Bond.
DIR. w. j. Morgan is in Chicago at
tending the commencement exercises
of the Chicago Dental College, from
which his brother Shane Morgan
graduates this year.
March f. Chase is home from the
state university law school, to remain
until after Easter Sunday.
DR. Homer Sylvester accompanied
his mother home from her visit TO
Milwaukee, and will remain here for a
visit of few days.
We are in receipt of an invitation
to the commencement exercises of the
Northwestern College of Dental Sur
gerry. Our young townsmau, Mr..
John Burl Curry graduates from the
institution, today, Thursday. He
carried off the honors OF valedictor-
ian, and his many friends here tender
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