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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Mrs. John Pile,

Ann Malaram was born vi Heau-
ton, near Barnstaple, Devonshiro,
England, Feb, l., 1927, With her
parents In worry early life she removed
to North Motion, In the same county,
where sho continued TO reside until
the ycar 1851, She was united In
marriage, TO John Pile, and with her
husband emigrated to America, and
arrived In Wisconsin In May, 1851,
and has been constant resident In
this vicinity for upwards of ~ years.
She died Nov. -, 1908, ut the home
Of her daughter Mrs, VIM. Grafton,
of Waldwick aged 10, years nine
months and ten days. Vain would be
any attempt TO eulogize her character
or extol her virtues, plety, and CON-
staucy In dovoutly following the path
that has ultimately led to final Inn
mortality, All these are engraved In
the hearts and memories OF those who
knew her. Her simple demeanor gave
offence to none; her devotion was
deep and we'll grounded on the solid
faith In her Redeemer, to whose low
Ing arms and TO mansions OF glory
the messenger death opened wide the
everlasting gates OF the celestial city,
where with her noble companion gone
before she can join In the hallelujahs
OF we'll earned paradise. The
writer we'll remembers Tho deceased as
u child, pouring forth her llsping SUP
plication to the throne OF grace In the
public congregations with fcrvor
that would astonish those Of older
growth, issuing as 1t did from lips 80
youthful. She worshiped with the
Wesleyan church during her res-
idence In England, and on coming to
America united with the Methodist
Episcopal Church, In which she con-
tinued to the end OF life; and her re-
ward is sure. She leaves To mourn
her death and cherish her memory,
three daughters and two sons, and a
wide circle OF friends. @
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
CHRISTMAS
THOUGHTS
FILL ALL MINDS

Now, but we began thinking about
Christmas months ago-and pre-
pairing for it. Result-by far the
best Christmas stock we have ever
shown.
Make up your mind before com
ing here that you are going to see
the most attractive and popular
priced array of goods suitable for
Christmas gifts that has ever met
your gaze, and even then we will
surprise you, You won't know,
until you see the stock how much
praise it deserves, and when you
do see it you will agree that we
don't praise it half enough.
Our line of Books, Games,
Fancy Goods and stamped Linens
are especially good. See them at
the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01

IUDDEN & Co.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Quarterly conference at the NJ. +.
church Friday evening, Dec. End.
Full attendance of official members
desired.
People of Monroe are agitating the
question of having curfew law.
Mr.. Bert Gale, who holds a good
position with the Chicago and Moth
western R'y Co., at Baraboo, came
down on Wednesday and spent
Thanksgiving day at the home of his
parents in this city.
The NJ. f. ladies held successful
bazaar and supper Thanksgiving
afternoon and evening.
Mrs. j ohm Harris, formerly known
as Miss Susan Vial, made relatives
and friends in Linden and vicinity a
visit last week. Her home is now in
Michigan.
Ed. Raymond, formerly of this
place, now of Collinsville, H., fire.
quently sends to this office copies OF
the St. Louis Globe Democrat and
other newspapers. He learned in
Mineral Point the mysteries of the
cart preservative, and although he
has long since discontinued their
practice, he has not forgotten his old
associates or the city of his boyhood
days.
A correspondent writing from
Platteville to The Belmont Bee says:
Calvert Spensley, of Mineral Point,
was here the first of the week with an
eye on some mines which bid fair to
be paying. One of his purchases was
a tract of land near Georgetown upon
which valuable ore prospects have
been located.
A. J. McMullen remembers The
Democrat from his home in Salt Lake
City Utah. He is one of the board OF
directors, and also secretary of The
Beaver Lake Smelling Reduction
company.
Mr.. Edward c.. Dunn, of Wasco,
Oregon, arrived here on Saturday
evening last, for visit at the home
of his father Mr.. Edward Dunn. He
left Mineral Point twenty years ago
and this is his first return to the city
since that time.
Hollandale Review: Henry Kramer
and Henry Ivey are reported to have
husked and cribbed 2000 bushels oi
corn in 10 days time this fall. If any
other neighborhood has two men who
can equal this record, it is in order
to mention the matter.
Platteville News Miss Netty Z.
jenkins, younger daughter of Regent
and Mrs. Thomas jenkins, Jr., OF
Platteville, was united in marriage to
Mr.. Freezing Fox, Nov. "A, 1898.
An effort is being made in James
willie to raise $40, 900 by popular sub
scription, to increase the capital stock
of the GAINESVILLE furniture company.
Mrs. w. S. Ross and son Crawford
left on Tuesday morning for Memphis
Tenn, to attend the wedding of Mr.
David Ross, which occurs on the 30tt
inst.
Hon J. w. Rewey was visitor II
Mineral Point on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel G. Ross have
gone to St. Louis to attend the wed
ding of Mrs. Ross sister, Miss
Spronle.
Miss Marilla Andrews, Of Evans
vile. cousin of Mr.. Fl. II. Wright, O.
his place. succeeds Mrs. Heller
Charlton as editor Of The Wisconsin
Citizen, the official organ Of the Wis.
consin Equal Suffrage Association.
Mr.. Cyrus Lanyon Is 10 Pittsburg
Kansas, visiting relatives and at
tending to business interests tbare
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
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Miss Jennie Jackson.

MlSS dtltitiN dNCkSVUt
Died, at the home Of her mother, in
this city, on Saturday morning, at
about nine o'clock, Miss Jennie Jack
son, aged ~ years and three months,
The cause of hor death was typhoid
fovor. She was young lady highly
esteemed by all who knew her, faith
ful in tho discharge of every duty de-
volying upon her, Her death falls
with crushing weight upon the
boreaVed mother, sisters and brothers,
who In their sorrow have the sym
pathy OF the community,
Tho funeral took place on Sunday
afternoon from the family residence.
Rev, Thomas Kent oniciated, and
offered words of consolation, not only
expressive OF the sympathy OF tho
community but of Christian hope and
faith. The L. NJ. choir sang the
beautiful hymns so dear to the
Christian mourner,
The death of this young lady is one
OF the sad features of life, which how
ever grievous to be borne, Is made
radiant by Christian faith and hope.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
wANrED. u seyeral Trustworth,

WANTED. - Several Trustworthy
persons In this state 10 manage our bus-
mess In their own and nearby counties. IL
Is mainly Office work conducted at homo.
salary straight 5000 year and expenses
definite bonande, no more. no less salary.
Monthly s75. References. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. Herbert y. Hess.
prest. Dept. NJ. Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Fire Company Ball.

Remember the ball Of the Mineral
Point Fire Company ~ opera hall,
next Thursday evening, Dec. 3. The
members Of the company hope that
each business man and every other
person Interested In the protection Of
the property OF the city. will buy a
ticket.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Farm for Sale.

offer my farm Of ll3 acres, situat-
ed four miles east Of Mineral Point
city. Well fenced; good we'll; good
dwelling house: and other buildings.
Three quarters OF mile from cheese
factory. Inquire Of Mrs. Michael
Laverty or at Hutchison's Bank. ST
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01

We, the undersigned, agree to re-
fund the money on fifty cent bottle
Of Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to
cure your cold. We also guarantee "
twenty cent bottle to prove satis-
factory or no pay. w, II. PrideauX.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Ipn,l,f Walt

Until the last minute, before making
your selections for Christmas and
New Years Presents when you can go
to Hanscom's and find just what you
want. Go early and avoid the big
rush towards the close. 10
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Country Dance

At Opera Hall, Tuesday evening,
Dec. 9th. 1898. Good music and
good time. Everybody invited.
Tickets 30 cents per couple. Re-
member the date-Tuesday evening,
Dec. g. Henry Matthews, Morris
Proctor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01

Don't be persuaded into taking
something said to be just like Rocky
Mountain Tea. There's nothing made
or sold like II. II alone II natures
wonder. Eastman & Meserole. 10
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
What is Moro Suitable

For Christmas Gift than hand
some Piano or Organ? Hanscom &
Co, advertise Special Sale of these
instruments for the next thirty days.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01

Anything in the grocery line call on
j. A. Spratler. He will sell you
only good, pure goods, full weight,
as cheap as the cheapest. l6
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Risi,0l,

Has anticipated the Holiday wants OF
The people Of this section. Look over
his stock Of Fine Furniture and you
will be sure to find just what you are
ooking for.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Books for Christmas.

Make your selections early from
Hancom 5 large stock. l6
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Cutters. lsohs, etc.

N. Treweok has ON hand fine line Of
Cutters, Rob-sleighs, Robes and
Harness, which he offers at special
prices. Call and see him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Special Sale

OF Pianos and Organs, for the neSt
thirty days, Mt J. j, Hanscom n Go, g,
II you want an instrument, get our
prices. lows
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Christmas Candies,

]. A. Spratler's Christmas Candies
are pure sugar goods tit for woman
or child to eat. Is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Sewing Machines Cheap for
Cash.

We have line OF Sewing Machines
which We are sclling at Sl5, SIT, $40
and up. All warranted.
Al. r.. BISHOP.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Pianos and Organs.

Special Sale oil instruments for the
next thirty days. Get prices, and you
will buy. J J. Hanscom IL Co. Iowa
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Save Money

BY buying groceries at Gales Cash
Storc-as cheap as-the cheapest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01

What IL more appropriate for
a holiday present than a nice large
picture. Look over Hanscom's dis
MAY lD
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Have Y0u Seen

Hanscom Il Co.'s line OF Organs
and Pianos? Special Sale for the
next thirty days. Don't fail TO get
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
j. \. Spratler

Pays the highest market price for
Butter, Eggs, and Poultry, Is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Games
In endless variety at Hanscom's. 10
Pianos and Organs.

Hancom' Is Is headquarters for so; th.
west Wisconsin for fine musical In.
struments. Prices right. 10
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
II WIN pay

TO travel twenty miles or more TO
make an early selection from Han
scom's stock Of holiday goods.
Headquarters ~ usual. ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Thoma, the JeMeler

Has spared no pains to put in good
stock. for the holiday trade, and he
engraves free of charge all goods pur-
chased at his store between now and
January lst, 1899.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Albums, Albums.

See Hanscom's l:sa before purchas.
ing l6
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
lsnnlplnInr

Gales Cash Store has n new holiday
line of crockery and glassware.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
OYSTERS.

The Oyster Season Ii now open
and we are prepared TO serve you, at
the Mineral Point Bakery.
w. j. HosKEN, Proprietor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01

Bulk starch only 5 cents per ID. at
Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Try

J. a. Spratlcr's 10c Roast Coffee.
Nothing better. 10
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Try some

OF that new Coffee pounds for
25 cents at Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01


now, You know the last week is
always busy ono for us, and the
assortment at present is good; "NEN-
ER WAS BETTER" !"
LADIES' AND GENTS GOLD
WATCHES, fine display of Scarf
Pins, Lockets, Pins, Guard Chains,
Link Cum Buttops, Bracelets, Pearl
Pens, Fountain Pens, Thimbles, En-
blem Pins and n largo variety of
Sterling Silver Novelties, direct from
the factory.
The largest display of OPAL and
STONE RINGS ever shown In Min
eral Point; over 200 to select from.
Remember carry large collec.
tion of GUITARS, VlOLlNS, ETC.;
also the Cyclone Folding and Maga-
zine Cameras from $500 To $1,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
IOWA COUNTY DEMOCRAT

Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point,
Wis, as second class matter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01

Price: s1.s5. Year in Advance,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-01
Go t6 j. A. Spratlcr,
Before Buying

For New Sweet Cider.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
1 cDG. ,J(o |FAIRrla.!GAEpDEN. z s r l. y,SzgaA,,,. i3a5-'SSEE.Ssss57S
 e, 7. fStNi E = aS'~
FARM WATER SUPPLY.
Why the Wall of the Well Should Re Substantially and Carefully
 Backed with Gravel.

If when the well is first built the wall, although of stone, brick or sew CT pipe, is properly backed with gravel no mud or sand will come into the well. no cavern will be formed and no clearing out" will be required.
 1 have made a drawing to illustrate this. If is section through the bot tom of the well. On the right-hand side the wall is shown backed with gravel as it should be, the earth be- yond standing intact. The left-hand side shows the result where the inev- itable spaces behind the wall were not so filled when the we'll was built. The dark shading 10 the left is a section through the soft slime in the bottom of the cavern; the cavern above being shown in something the shape it will take where the water is very shallow, as it is in many old wells.
 Of course we do not find the walls regular and in courses, as in the draw ing, but shapeless or in all shapes. The top of the wall is shown ready to serve as the foundation of tube of
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
WHY HE DIDN'T BID UP.
The Unfortunate Plight of n Mnn Who Lad Werl<ness for
 Auction Sales.

There was red flag out In front of farmhouse up in the Swift river region in Oxford the other day when Burns was driving past the place. He can never get by an auction sale. There is something about a bargain at vendue that strikes him just where he lives. So Burns hitched his horse and stopped on the outskirts of the crowd. He re- membered that at the last auction he attended he bought two pod augers and an OK yoke, and this time he steeled himself lest he might commit similar egregiousness. In fact, he con- cluded that he wouldn't bid at all.
 But when the crowd got we'll walked up over Jersey heifer Burns clipped in bid or two, and finally got to go- ing hard against red-whiskered man who carried a whip in his left hand and expectorated violently after every bid.
 As the contest waxed somewhat en- ergetic Burns reached for his pocket book. His fingers ran down and down into his trousers pocket until they slid into a good big hole. His pocketbook was gone. You who have found holes in your pockets where wallets ought to be can in some measure appreciate Burns feelings.
 He stopped bidding, and while the red-whiskered man, still expectorat- ing, was paying down an installment on the heifer, Burns pushed forward through the crowd and got the auc- tioneer's ear. That functionary listened intently. Then he arose erect once more, and in his professional drone commenced;
 "This gentleman informs me that he has lost pocketbook containing the sum of $200. He offers the sum of ten dollars for it's return. Now"
 ''I'll give twenty" broke in voice in the corner.
 Thirty" cried another.
 Thirty live" came in determined tones from the red-whislkered man.
 That was beyond what I could af- ford" says Burns, land so came away and left them bidding on it."-Lewis- ton Journal
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
ALL AROUND THE FARM.

The best crop raised on the farm are the boys and girls. When they ma ture grandly they are worth millions a pound.
 It is idle for sloyenly farmer to at tempt to tell how farm should be conducted. His neighbors know him and his style of farming.
 It was noticeable that during the continuous heavy rains in June, the only bad results to corn on tiled land was the growth of weeds.
 It was recently said to us by farm CT that corn of one variety would ma ture at the same time, even if planted ten days apart. Can that be true?
 The young man who can have the use of his fathers farm, as rule, had bet ter stay on the farm But if he does not like farming, better go into what he has a fancy for.
 In paper recently read at a farm er's meeting the author said that he planted potatoes eight inches deep. It seems to us that therc would be sew eral objections to that method.
 Grow plenty of what you like for the table. 4 farmer friend of ours says that when he was boy he could never get as many radishes as he wanted. Now he grows them to n point of waste.-Western Plowman.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

concrete, 10 be built to near the top, where the cemented patchwork be- gins which is to make a watertight, 'sbug-proof" joint with the floor and well-curb of the well-room. Of course this patchwork must come up through the floor, and the joint must be out side. and not on top of it, because the wall will settle.
 The hanging platform, and the ad- unstable form behind which the con crete Is filled in, would require separate article with illustrations. But 1 consider concrete much the best as well as cheapest wall, chiefly be- cause it is as easily built 21a or feet in the clear as smaller; thus giving ample room to let down inside tub ing and do the work in case it should become necessary tc sink the well deeper.
 The practical limit of size for a sewer pipe we'll is about two feet in the clear, but even that is too small to work in with comfort. But sewer-pipe seems such an ideal wall that it will be ex- tensively used, anyway. In that case the well should be dug two or three feet deeper after the average we'll digger says "it is plenty deep enough" even if 8 pump has to be rigged to keep out the water. Then it should be enlarged for gravel, the bottom pipe rested and plumbed on three brickbats, filled be- hind with the washed gravel to above high water, and the bottom of the we'll covered with gravel to couple of inches above the bottom of the sewer pipe. This gives free circulation be- tween the water in the gravel behind and that in the we'll, but no trace of mud can enter.
 One thing more and the bottom of the we'll is complete. Make the space wide enough behind the next sewer pipe above high water to back it solid with concrete, made, say, of Akron water lime and gravel poured in be- hind and, if need be, broken stone tamped into it. This protects the gravel and water behind from any rats or vermin that might burrow into the cavity behind the sewer-pipe above.
 The sinking of the bottom sewer pipe through quicksand, by shrinking on to the bottom end a hoop, say of heavy galvanized iron, with the cutting edge projecting a couple of inches be- low; and the mode of standing on strip of hard wood laid across and of cutting away and dipping out from un- der water the sand. clay, etc, and the mode of making the pipe go down plumb by striking the high side, on said wooden strip, with heavy jar" can only be indicated here. In the case of old wells where the wall cannot be dis turbed with safety, generally sink deeper by this method.-J. N. Pike. in Ohio Farmer.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
Why Special Farming Pays.

Special farming is usually successful farming. because the farmer who di- rects his attention to one or a very few lines is apt to give these good attention, with the result that he gets larger yields per acre than does the general farmer. It is the larger yields that give profit. A yield of 30 bushels of wheat per acre, costing S15 an acre to produce and selling at 70 cents bushel, is more profitable than a crop yielding ten bushels per acre. costing ten dollars per acre 10 raise and selling at one dol lar per bushei i.--Rural World.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
Notice For Duplication.

LAND OFFICE AT CAMDEN, ,sds Ah''
 July 5, lSs0 Ssso0owias named settler has flied notice of his s; and to make final proof in support of hls tIs eoun that said proof will be made before .n Mona on clerk of Polk county, Arkansas as -'' 20th August. 1898. viz: ., Ark | William G. North, of Polk county oa Ai twp E l56l5 for the nel4 of sel4, section z'' s'' south, range 80 west -sou to pfofe He names the following wltnessse5n eo5nItiystioT his continuous residence upon ana a,Ssrion Ia VI of said land. viz: John A. Gatiih iraias Arss Hams and John Mount, all oi
 George w. Petty, of Mena, Ark. RerjseT. wtd2s6l B FREEDMEN, eessss5-s
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NOTICE.

petition will be presented at the hGaurt Su' for journed term of the Polk County Courah Courth end new county road beginning at the ny. town of of South Main street Carder survey q eVr ,ncor. Bethesda Springs. running north to the sors s poration line Of the city of Mena ,snrd wdlSdi and line dividing the land owned by Aiav'Ini aian line of Kelley strikes the south incorportaIsisu U spnrR
 5o. 5ne city or Mena. ihAD ~ and other'
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
HIS stntns.

Askins-What do you think of Puff. fington?
 Grimshaw-Oh, he is the kind of a man who thinks that when he steps on one end of the country the other end Hops up in the air.-N. Y. Journal.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17
A New Amicffon

Did you notice what strange ex- pression Edward has, of late?"
 Yes; what is it, do you suppose ?" T think he has the bulletin-board souint."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Mena star., 1898-08-17

SEPTEMBER TERM sN Emma N. Hilliard
 vs. Warning OfdeF- Thomas B. Hilliard
 The defendant. Thomas E. Hilliard, E Ns,r Sar. ed to appear in this court within thlII I.tis udif and answer the complaint of the piai'''~ Emma N. Hilliard July IA. 1898, gre cark By NJ DAVIS. D. c. l-----