Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-01-19
A Surprise for Joseph Deller.

home and the fruits of successful
honorable mercantile career, havin
the respect and confidence of tn
large circle of acquaintance formet
in that time.
Thursday last was Mr.. Deller'
10th birthday, and his family plan
ned to make it pleasant one fo
| him and few of his long-tim,
friends. Word was passed to abou
a dozen of this class, and most o
them met promptly in the store o
Mr. A. G. Deller at o'clock. Theme,
they marched to the home of thei
old friend. and were quietly admit
ted to the parlor, and seated in tht
dusk of evening. Mr.. Deller wa.
called from another part of the
house and notified that his presenc,
was desired in the parlor. AS he en-
tered the room the lights were turn
ed on, and he found himself sur
rounded by a group of grizzled citi
zens, seizing him from all sides, eX,
tending congratulations and hearty
wishes that he may with then
pass many more mile posts on the
journey of life.
The host was taken completely by
surprise, not having the faintest in.
timation of the gathering until he
entered the parlor. None the less
his pleasure was manifest. and
throughout the evening it was plain
to be seen that he appreciated the
mark of esteem extended by the
neighbors who had known him Sc
long and intimately.
After time had been given for a
few "reminiscences of the days when
Mr. Deller and his guests were
young, the party was called to the
dining room and seated at a table
loaded with banquet of rarest deli
cacies, Mrs. Deller, Mr.. and Mrs
A. G. Deller, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Deller and other members of the
family doing service AS walters for
the venerable company. Repairing
again to the parlors, the pioneers re-
galed themselves with cigars, more
"reminiscences and whist, until l0:3O
when they dispersed, so jolly a party
that youthful on-lookers were con-
vinced that age has its compensa-
tions. Each of the company has
known Mr.. Deller for more than
forty years. They were Samuel
Jenkin, J. M. Smith, +. w. Sylvester,
DR.. VIM. Eastman, J. A. Spratler, G.
f. Gale, Geo. Masten and w. II.
Bennett. A few others eligible to
the class intended to be there, but
were prevented by different causes
none Of them from discrepitude.
Mr.. n. Wagner had IA runaway
lately that kept him at home for two
weeks. He was returning to his home
in Diamond Grove after delivering
milk to the creamery in this city,
when "A hook in the whiffletree came
out. One Of his team being colt,
the animal began to kick and the
team to run Mr.. Wagner was thrown
out and received blow in his side
that rendered him insensible for two
hours. The team ran home, and one
of the sons started to look for the
father, who was found just recover
ing scnsibility. He is now quite well
again.
The Modern Woodmen of this
city installed their officers Tuesday
evening, and had the usual excellent
supper and pleasant social time. The
large company was well handled, and
all went away not only satisfied but
well pleased. Music, songs, speeches
and recitations at intervals during
the evening made the hours TO fly
fmerrily by. The new officers enteI
upon their duties with the respee
and confidence Of their associates
and .he Camp looks forward to yea
of prosperity.
--Fitzgibbons Brothers carriag'
factory at Monroe was destroyed b.
fire last Saturday morning. The los
on building, stock and machinery !
reported to be $4,000, with only sl5,
600 insurance. Fitzgibbons Brother
have done business with many read
ers Of the TRIBUNE and are wei
known in this locality as enterplis
ing, honorable business lnen. The,
furnished employment to about fit
hands, who are thrown out Of EN-
ployment in mid-winter.
i Tickets for the sold Maids Con
vention" on sale at Prideaux's drn
store-children (under twelve)
cents, adults % cents, reserved seat
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