Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-06-23

DR.. w. G. Hales, Master OF Min
eral Point Lodge No. |, T. and
\. NJ, on Monday last received from
Mr.. c. 5. Merrick, Past Master of
Miners Lodge No. 30, located AT
Galena, ILL.,, the original diSpeuSatjon
and other valuable papers which
were sent by No. |, in ISL, to one
Mr.. Samuel McLain, of st. Louis,
No, he being duly appointed TO
represent Mineral Point Lodge, then
under dispcnsation, located in the
territory of Wisconsin, asking for n
charter to continue the work already
begun, and to transact the business
necessary to procure the same.
These valuable documents wcrc given
to Bro. Merrick by the defendants
of Samuel McLain: and now through
the courtesy and kindness ot Bro,
Merrick they are restored to the
craft located in this city, where il
is hoped they will always remain. In
addition to the dispcnsaUou the
original, crude envelope contained Il
list of the charter members and
officers of the lodge, Il copy OF the
minutes, and y communication from
VIM. Il. Smith the first master asking
the Grand Lodge of Missouri for the
charter.
Miles Thomas, Miss Clara Burg
hardt, and Miss Nellie lvey, OF this
city, graduated from the State Nor
NAL school at Plattcville last week.
All of the graduates Of the school
prepared historical papers, with refer
cnce to the State Semi-t centennial Cele-
bration. The subject of Mr.. Thomas
paper was "Ion. Moses Nj. Suong:"
Miss Burghardt's, "Thc Beginnings
of Mineral Point" Miss Ivcy's, Ter
ritorial Legislation.
The Lyceum Theatre Company have
decided to rctarn to this city, for one
night only namely, Thursday June
%, and viii play " The World
Against Him" They gave excellent
satisfaction during their recent visit
here, and are now better equipped
than before.
Mr. and Mrs, l.. &. Fielder, on
Tuesday evening, entertained the
members of the Mineral Point Band,
at their pleasant home in this city,
The entertainment was given in appre
citation of the Band. Each member
was presented with a beautiful boquet
of roses, and served with refresh
ments, consisting of ice cream, cake
and strawberries. Flowers in pro-
fusion lent their fragrance to the
nicely arranged tables. The grounds
were handsomely decorated and light
ed with Chinese lantrcns. The oc
casion was altogether an enjoyable
one The Band boys showed their
appreciation of Mr.. and Mrs. Fiedler's
kindness by rendering some of their
choicest selections.
Mrs. Frederick Vivian visited rela-
tives and friends in Dodgcville, last
week.
Mrs. James Brewer and two child
rem are visiting with relatives at
Chicago.
Miss Agnes Strong went to Madison
on Wednesday. to visit her neicc
Mrs. Parkinson.
Miss Annie O'Dowd teacher in the
Highland public schools during the
past two years, is home for the sum
mer vacation.
Miss Kathryn Chase arrived home
on Tuesday from Chicago after an
absence of more than year.
Mrs. +. y. Hutchison and daughter,
Annette, have returned from High
land, ILL.,, where they have been visit
ing relatives for several weeks.
Miss Lillian Sterling came here on
Saturday last from Lincoln, Neb., for
visit.
Alex. McNcill, Jr., Of Waldwick,
rode in on his wheel to visit his cou-
sin, j. c. Mckee over Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Burke took the G:4j train
on Tuesday for a visit with relatives
in Chillicothe, Mo.
Mrs. Carrie Luke is visiting al the
home of her brother, in Chicago.
MIR. and Mrs. +. c. Ludden and
children went to Boscobel, last week,
for visit of few days at the home
of Mr.. Ludden's parents.
Among the list Of graduates Of
the Platteville Normal School, class
of %. we notice the names of Corey
Hugh McKcnna, Platteville and
Francis T. McKenna Blanchardville.
both Of whom are we'll know in this
city. The subject Of the historical