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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-14

William Callahan, farmer.
Mrs. John Gillian.
Mrs j. NJ. Shady.
= Shady. boy.
Walter Farrell. s years old.
Unknown a burned to a crisp. wore
black and white striped common shirt,
heavy sandy moustache.
Unknown man, head completely sew
cred. supposed to be a circus man. wore
two pairs Of cheap trousers with wide
yellow stripe.
William Bixby. undertaken.
Mrs. g.. Herd Of Boardman.
Charles Reed Of Boardman.
Thomas McHoe. Is years old.
Ole Gunderson, farmer.
Mike Hebron. farmer.
- Brockhardt and three children,
Bernard. Josie AND Essie.
Cora Butler.
ID. NJ. Barrett.
Mile Hawkins.
Evangeline Hawkins.
Mary Hawkins.
Willard Wells. city marshal.
Ellen NJ. Grath.
George Stacks. bridge builder.
Thomas McCabe, teacher.
" l dAISils Spi Va AuCIlldS / dITelk.
Nernie Lambden.
Unknown laundry girl.
Jelmer Johnson.
Rose Brooke.
Mrs. Rose Brooke.
Thomas Carey. druggist.
Anton Segard, tailor.
NJ. H~ollenbach, agent of the Omaha
road.
A. I. Cumberland.
Patrick Wells. farmer.
Kate Mckinnon. daughter Of the pro.
prietor Of the Nicollet hotel.
Timothy Noonan Of saltwater
Missing:
John Patton, druggist. and over ion
others.
some of the Injured.
T.. y. Taft, scalp.
J. B. Hurley. Wisconsin Central agent,
foot crushed.
Mrs. Cosgrove, 81 years old. bruised and
cut.
Mrs. Josephine Roschein. slight.
Mrs. Cora Roschein. slight.
Frank Jennings. legs broken.
Fred LePoint. both legs broken.
Mrs. B%rockbank, hip crushed.
John Wells, severe, temple and head.
Oscar Obrase, arm broken.
John Wells, a farmer. back curt.
William Lavell, leg broken, head cut.
John Ryan, stone mason, back hurt.
Mary McGraw, slight.
George G.. Hough. scalp.
Mrs. George C.. Hough, severe.
j. l.. Rutty. face and head, slight.
Mrs. j.. l.. Rutty, slight.
- Hall. ribs broken, severe.
James Phillips, serious.
Bridget Phillips, serious.
stephen Hawkins, hand crushed.
DR.. Knapp, slight bruises.
Mrs. Knapp, slight.
Charles Wells, leg broken and body
bruises.
John Gillen, collar bone and arm broken.
Mary Gillcn, serious.
Charles Gillen. thigh broken.
John Gillen, severe.
Partial List Of Burned Buildines.
O.. w. Winter, jeweler; Nicollet hotel;
Manufacturers bank; Odd Fellows hall;
John Hagan's Opera House block: Par
den a. Co., grocers; Mrs. p. H. Ryan. mil.
linery; T. F. Bigelow, jeweler; T. B.
Phillips, harness shop; NJ. f. Starr. jew
eler; NJ. j. Scott, restaurant; B. S.
Hedrich, druggist; Olson e. Legard,
t~ailors; Mulrooney & Co., sced
house; J. b. Avery, hardware;
+. n. Glover, general merchandise; Mrs.
Brockbank, Bee Hive store; Howell 4
Lounsbery, decorations: Lynch Bros,
farm machinery; NJ. j. Casey, furniture;
C.. H. Todd. jeweler; G. Greedy, saloon;
Farmers Alliance general store; Patton 4
Casey, fin brick block; William Fitzgcr-
aid, grocer; Casanova e. Conrad, saloon.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-14
f0s MALE or Acnt.

A two-story, 16 by - houee. IL lot.
and stable lG by IS. A new cisterm.
A. X. Ham.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-02-16
Fashionable Tailoring,
At Prices to Suit the Times.

Our work is our best advertisement
Honest tailor-made clothes are the
best in every respect and cheapest
i'm the end We aim TO give the best
value possible for the price you pay.
We try on all our work because 1t Is
absolutely necessary TO produce a
real good and satisfactory it, Try
Us for one order and you will patron
lie US again. New goods and the
latest styles always on hand. Please
give us your orders early for spring.
Dying, cleaning and repairing done
in satisfactory manner.
Yours for best values,
ADAM DRFSE EN.
over Bishops furniture store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-02-16
John L. GRAY Married.

Mr.. John l.. Gray, Of the mercan-
tile firm of Gundry q Gray, and NJ iss
Josephine EngeIs were quietly mar
ried at Janesyille on Tuesday, the
18th inst. This is case on "the ex-
pected happening" as the young pe"-
pie had been so devoted to each other
for "A long time that their ultimate
union was easiIy foreseen. They Will
continue 10 reside in Mineral Point,
where they have spent all their past
lives, and where they have SO many
friends to rejoice with them In the
happiness of which they have such
bright prospects. Their home viii
be in the house recently purchased
from Philip Allen by Mr.. Gray, ad-
Joining the home Of his Mother.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-02-16
WILLIAM LANYON.

For half a century the name OF
William Lanyon has been familiar
to the readers of the TRIBUNE. Few
names have appeared in these col,
umus oftener, and now with deep re-
gret we reprint the name to record
that he who bore it is but memory
Saturday morning, Feb. llth. the
spirit of William Lanyon took its
flight for the undiscovered country
and Tuesday morning his mortal
remains were laid beside those of
his life companion, in the old Min
eral Poin cemetery.
Mr.. Lanyon was born Nov. s, 1910
ana consequently bad lived almost
50 years His birthplace was Els
ton, England. There he grew to
manhood, one Cf "a family of nine
sturdy brothers and sisters. He
learned the trade of blacksmith and
machinist, and prosecuted the busi-
ness throughout the years of his ac-
tive life In 1888 he married the
wife whose death was recorded only
last August. In 1910 they came to
America, and located in Wisconsin,
which was ever after their home.
Soon after arriving here Mr.. Ian
yon was recognized as "A forceful fac
tor in the development of the town.
Never content with what was, when
he thought it could be enlarged or
bettered, took hold of any proper
enterprise readily, furnishing en-
ployment for men when they other
wise might have been idle, and maxi
ing improvements that might not
have been but fcr him. such man
could but stimulate enterprise in
others. accomplish much Cor the
general good, and leave an impress
upod the community in which he
operated No history of the progress
of Mineral Poirt can be complete
without the name of William Lanyon
frequently therein. In business he
was as honorable as he was ener-
getic, in social intercourse kind ana
considerate, to his adopted country
thoroughly loyal, and to his family
strongly devoted.
Until the death of his wife he was
a wonder of physical actiyit for so
old a man. Since she was taken from
him he has failed rapidly, but bore
up manfully till the last, when he
quietly surrendered, full of christian
hope that there awaited him the re-
wards of well spent, useful life.
The funeral Tuesday morning, with
services by Rev. Thos. Kent, was at
tended by his brothers Robert and
Samuel, his sons Cyrus, Josiah, John,
Simon, A Albert and Edwin, besides a
large number of other relatives, long
time neighbors and friends, many
OF whom came great distances to
pay last respects to the honored
dead. Three sons were unable to
attend, viz: William, Samuel and
Robert.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-02-16
The Plumed Knights Party.

/ The last of the civic society par
! ties of the season unfortunately had
! to contend with "Oid Boreas' in his
severest mood. Nevertheless, a COM
pany of 100 gathered in the Masonic
| Temple Friday evening, and felt well
repaid for doing SO. All guests and
Sir Knights agree that tn service of
installation conducted by J. Il. Pryor
acting G f.. c., and Calvert Spensley
acting G. G. g., was never more im-
pressively or entertainiugly rendered
in the Mineral Point Commandery.
Awaiting the company at the con-
clusion of the services was supper
prepared under direction of that
master caterer, Charles Horuuug, to
which ample justice was done and
due commeudation expressed.
An especially interesting feature
OF the evening was the presentation
af an eminent commanders jewel to
Sir Kight +. w. Sylvester Past +. G..
of what was in store for him when
at the command of the presiding Of
ticer Mr., Spensley led him from his
retired seat To the front of the rOs-
trum. As he stood there, Mr.. Pryor
proceeded to recount his years of de-
voted service To the Order and the
appreciation thereof by his brother
knights, which they now wished to
express, and had procured the jewel
now presented to him for that pur-
pose. 1t was genuine surprise TO
the recipient, but he was able to ac-
knowledge the kindness in few
words which it was plail to see came
from heart full of gratitude.
Alderson's Orchestra, composed of
NJ essers. Anderson and DresCn with
violins, Mr.. Wallis with clarinet, Mr..
Harker with cornet and Mrs. Edith
PrideauX at the piano furnished mu-
sic throughout the evening, and left
nothing to be desired in that line.
The installation services, banquet
and social intercourse occupied the
time until midnight, when dancing
began and continued for two or three
hours, concluding the party.
Officers Installed are:
" iliiam Treweck Elm. Commander
Ed. A. Phil ps- s--Gcneralissimo
VIM. O. Hales Capt. Gen.
Vim. II. Curry -Prelate.
A. r. iishop-1reasurer.
II, H. Wright Recorder.
Nicholas Treweek Sr, Warden.
VIM Z. Bliss Jr. Warden.
William Perry standard Bearer.
W. H. Bennett--Sword Bearer.
A. IL. Pottery: arder.
Oliver Gray, ID. T.. Jacobs and +. c. Luddcn,
Guards.
Samuel Terrill Can't of Guards
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-02-16
Henry Browning Succumbs

Phihpsburg Montana Mail
Died, in Philipsburg, Montana, on
Wednesday, Feb. lst, 1899, Henry II.
Browning, aged 43 years.
Mr.. Browning was born at Mineral
Point Wis. and had lived in Mon
tana over twenty-three years. He
was engaged in mining principally
until he contracted miners cOnsump-
ton, and was obliged to abandon his
accustomed vocation, and for the
past two years he had been unable
10 perform much manual labor.
About nine years ago he was mar
ried to Miss Nellie Bartlett, of this
city. and they lived happily together
until death dissolved the union. The
bereaved widow and two sons, aged
: and 3 years, survive him; also a
brother, Walter Darlington, and a
cousin. VIM. Pollard, both of this
place. and a sister, Mrs. Emily Jack
son, of Mineral Point, Wis.
| Mr.. Browning was "A man Of excel
/ lent qualities and character, one
whom any. community could i'll
afford to lose-honorable in all his
transactions, and kind and faithful
husband and father.
Much sorrow bas visited the Brown
| ing household during the past five
or six years. Will Browning, a broth
er OF the deceased, died Feb. a, 1893
the following year, on April II, Miss
+. sarah Browning, sister, quietly
passed away; less than year later
the father was summoned beyond
and now Henry Thus four death.
have occurred within this family
circle in very short space Of time
and side by side in the quiet city oi
the dead their bodies are laid at rest
Rev. T. Kent will preach me
mortal sermon next sunday morn
ing in the p. NJ. church. at the usua
hour Of service, for the late Mr.. VIM
( I.anyon, -r., az the services at tn,
/ house were necessarily brief anc
: the inclement weather prevented
many Of hi4 friends and old as-oci
ate- from being present.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-02-16
S MOK f BONO
sc Cigar,

Mr.. George Heap, an old resident
of this locality, aged II, died at the
farm home of Martin Murrish, Tues
day, the 18th inst, and was buried in
this city on the 9th. He was unmar-
ried, and had been IN invalid many
years, cared for by nephows and
neices and otherreIatives Deceased
was born In England and came to
the United States when but II years
old. For more than 80 years he was
member of the NJ, T.. Church of this
city, in which funeral services for
him were conducted by Rev, George
Nerritield.
The Committee to award con-
tract for county printing met at
Dodgeville last Thursday, rs prev
iously agreed, but did no business
for the reason that there was
not single bid filed for considera-
tiou. 1t seems that all the printers
of the county were of our mind,
which had been freely expressed, to-
wit: That no intelligent, honest bid
could be made on the form sub
mitted.
Our Chief of Police did just right
the other night when he took charge
OF team Of horses left exposed to
the severe weather without any pro-
lection whatever, while the owner
was carousing. The unfortunate an
imas suffered too long as 1t was, but
Doe acted as soon as informed of
the case Every citizen who sees
"a team or horse tied out and suffer
ing from the weather should hasten
to inform city officials.
God said: Let there be light
John ID. Rockybaptist says: Even
so, Lord, and I'll furnish the oil
Living Issues.
Just now, by grace Of st. John D.,
light is dispensed in Mineral Point
at cents per gallon. How long twill
be SO only st. John y, Cnot even the
Lord knows.
Hon B Holland has introduced IA
bill in the assembly authorizing
county boards 10 fix salaries for
Registers of Deeds, in lieu Of fees. II
ought to pass, but with proviso
that fees for registration, to be cover
ed into the county treasures, shall
not be less than at present allowed
to registers.
Our cizens are threatened with
water famine. Several Of the wells
are reported as played out many
cisterns are dry while jack frost got
into some others. In view of these
facts it would be IA blessing to some OF
our citizens If they could have the
benefit Of the waterwork5 drip.
Mrs. Samuel Prisk, Of this city, is
notified thai her widows pension
claim has been allowed, after being
hung up on technicalities for eight
years She will receive pay for all
lilF lliIlF Ddtk ~ hbl' ~ llii'F '''A
claim. amounting to about $500.
This il the time of year when
I villages are wiped out aud hand
some blocks are destroyed by the
/ fire fiend. It all comes from the
habit We have fallen into as people
/ OF hiring architects to whom chiin-
|noy building Is lost art
1t il an unpleasant task Of the
1 TRiBrNE's TO note the serious ana
painful sickness Of Mis-. Abe Potter.
I For more than month She has been
a grent sufferer, and from latcst re-
ports ii Is understood her condition
I has improved but little
I ~ 49,. l....ta 80, Ift n l. aud ~ a tuggs
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-02-16
The Local Field.
4. +. BISHOP TOR Funitlwe.."..
VULCME LII.

Dame Nature has done her best
in trying to freeze out the grip mi
crobe
March 9th Miss Preston will re-
turn with line of the latest spring
millinery. IVA
Rev. Merrifeld attended the fun
eral of Mrs. John X. Williams, IA
highly respected lady of Shullsburg,
last week.
Doctor Eastman is nursing sore
hand, the result of pinch received
from forceps while eXtractinga a tooth
for patient
Tuesday evening at a meeting OF
the hook and ladder company it
was decided to have dance on
Easter Monday.
Maple City Washing Soap
works perfectly in hard water 1t
bleaches white clothes and sets fast
oolors. 7w3
Master Eddie Penhallegon ac-
companied his uncle John l.. Gray to
Jauesyille and witnessed the latter's
marriage on Tuesday.
The county court house was vel
represented at the Knights Templai
Installation by Treasurer Jacobs anG
Dist. Attorney Pollard,
Perhaps the long cold snap was
owing 10 the fact that there was q
particularly large and tough lot O
microbes to Kill.
Ever since Sunday last Thomas
sims has been well qualified to pos
anyone on the pleaures OF having
the grip for a companion.
A full line Of the latest things il
spring millinery viii be opened NJ
March 9TH by Miss Preston, opposit,
Nuudry q Grays. iva
The Jas. Spensley sale Is to b.
held Friday, Feb. Path. In addition
ta what t. enumerated for sale ol
'h. bills, are about 100 tons Of hay.
The Monroe Sentinel of last weel
reports that the Illinois Central rail
way company will move the depo
building at Pickets station down t
iae crossing,
-Mr.a Mrs T.. J. Perkins brave
.hr 30 below zero weather and cam
from the County Farm TO attend th
the knight Templar installation la
Friday evening
Few are the cities III our state, {
the population, age and wealth {
Mineral Poiut, 50 destitute of cor
Yenient and spacious place for pul
hf a--emblage as this.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-02-16

The grip has had Frank Ivey in
its clutches this week, and in conse-
quence Mason Spensley deferred his
departure for Iowa that he might do
Franks work at the creamery.
Miss Preston will return March
9th with a complete line of spring
millinery. Meantime Miss, Amy
Masten will be in charge of the store
and serve customers. 7w4
The fellow who reported to Mil
waukee that twas only II below zero
in Mineral Point last Friday, must
have taken the temperature in some
sunny nook at noon.
Jolly and industrious Will Will
kinson came all the way from New
| Glarus to partake of the knights
Templar festivities last Friday even
ing His wife accompanied him.
A St. Louis party is anxious to
erect a smelling furnace at Galena.
He wants the company to he dis
tinctively Galena institution, with
himself filling the Office of manager.
The Endeavor meeting at the f.
NJ. church will this week be con-
Quoted by Mrs. Deahofe, whose sub
iect will be: The Lost Piece of
Money, or the JOY of Finding the
Lost
One day last week travelling
man left Galena hotel in such
hurry that he failed to pay his bill,
but kindly (if forgetfully) left a
pock ket- book containing 5000 under
his pillow
1t comes from Beloit that prot
estants of that city, tired of quinine
and whisky for the determination of
the grip germ, are flocking to the
Catholic churches to have their
throats blessed.
}. w. Chamley is laid up with "A
bad foot, caused by its being pierced
by nail while be was demolishing
box for kindling. Johns misshaps
are SO frequent that he should carry
accident insurance constantly.
Word has been received here of
the sudden death of Michael McMul-
len, at Butte Montana. No particu-
lars stated. Deceased was raised in
Mineral Point, and went from here
to the west about ten years ago.
Monday afternoon Mrs. II. =.
We'll and Miss Mona James enter
tanned, at the home Of the former,
between forty and fifty of their
lady friends. Time if there wasn't
one the women folk don't have any.
Miss Preston is in the city mar
kets. studying the styles and select
ing the choicest things for her spring
stock, to be opened March 9th, op-
posite Gundry & Grays. 7w1
Most Of our citizens remember
George Allen, who was born and
grew TO manhood here, and they will
rejoice with the TRIBUNE on hearing
that he has passed "A first class exam
iuation for engineer and is to be
given ran on sum main line by the
G. NJ. & st. p. R'y. company. Indus
dustry and application of the intel
lectual faculties invariably meet
with reward.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-02-16

Special orders in Baking and
Ices promptly attended to- A fun
line of Candies, Nuts, Canned
Gonils. etc.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-02-16

4 fresh and complete supply oJ
Bread, Cakes, cookies, etc. i.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-02-16

More Locals on itb, 9TH and sth pages
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-02-16
s MOK E BONO
&C Cigar

--Gundry a Gray don't want 70
carry over any Of their jackets, etc.
and have cut the original price in
two. These garments are up-to-date
IN every particular.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-02-16
County Teachers Association

The following is the program for
the teachers meeting 10 be beld at
Dodgeville OH Saturday, Feb. 18Th:
XouNtNg
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-17
Queer English Contests.

The working people Of the Whitechapel
district enjoy all kinds Of trials of skill.
One of these is the basket carrying con
test
The men commence with half dozen
baskets, and then, after several heats are
run, they are gradually increased until as
many as IS or II baskets are balanced on
the heads Of the competitors. Many and
artful are the lodges resorted to by the
contestants, Of which the following will
serve as an example. One competitor on
one occasion arrived at tho hall with his
baskets, 10 in number, already stacked on
n barrow outside. They were all glued
together In this race neatness is taken
into consideration as we'll as speed and
number Of baskets carried. The prizes In
this, as we'll as in all the competitions,
consist Of medals, purses Of silver and all
manner of useful articles.
Shaving contests are extremely popular
in Whitechapel, and there are always
plenty of subjects eager to BIO operated up
on, despite tho danger of cuts and gashes
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-17
The Clever Weaver Bird.

An interesting bird is the weaver" II
seems to be fond Of making enormous
nests merely for the purpose of exercise in
the art of construction. Supply these
birds with strings and straw, and they
will use them up rapidly, and their fabric
is woven with perfectress that is aston
ishing. In some countries 1t Is the GUS
tom of the weaver birds to colonize and
build one big fiat topped platform, two or
three yards across, which is SO admirably
put together as to shed the rain as well as
any roof could do Under this roof they
make individual pocket shaped nests,
bringing up under this unique structure
a large and interesting family Of little
weavers. There is another bird called the
tailor" which, instead of weaving its
nest, incloscs it in big leaves and stitches
tho latter together with plant fibers, just
as ono would sew piece of cloth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-03-17
MONKEYS PICKING COTTON.
The New Era That Has Damned For
Mississlppt AgrfcuIturists.

The New Era That Has Dawned For
Mississippi Axrfculturists.
In 1896, at the vicksburg fair, Professor
Tracy and W. W. Mangum, the latter n
wealthy cotton planter of Smedes, that
state, were watching some trained mon
keys perform their various tricks. Pro-
lessor Tracy suggested tn there was no
reason why the monkey should not be EN-
ployed in picking cotton and supersetle the
negro in that work. The plan was dis
cussed, and Mr.. Mangum bought in New
York city dozen monkeys In 1907 and,
with trainer, put them to work. The
monkeys belonged to tho race known to
scientists rs Sphagtalis vulgaris, and the
males weigh about 10 pounds and the f.
males about 80 pounds each. Bags were
made for each monkey which would hold
about 25 pounds Of seed cotton and bag
placed over the shoulder Of each.
1t is surprising how rapidly the trainer
taught tho monkeys to pick the cotton.
Baskets to hold the cotton were placed at
the end of the rows, and one man, over
and above tho trainer, was necessary to
take the cotton out Of the sacks and put IL
In the baskets. The females proved much
better pickers than the males, for they not
only picked cleaner cotton, but they would
also pick moro of 1t in day. In less than
q month after the monkeys were started
at the work they could pick on an average
100 pounds day. The first experiment.
although on small SCALE proved to Mr.
Mangum that monkeys could DO used with
great success as cotton pickers, SO in June
Of 1893 he gave an order for 300 monkeys
Of the same breed to an exporter Of mon
keys from Africa, with the understanding
that most Of them were to be females
About Sept. last the new batch of
monkeys arrived, and the services of the
old trainer were engaged to train this new
lot. But this was not such an easy mat
ter as was ut first thought, for many Of
the new monkeys were still wild. But
the trainer thoroughly understood his
business, having served for long time
under Barnum as trainer of monkeys
Finally, with the aid of ten old monkeys
who were Of great assistance and great
deal Of punishment and rcwartling, the
new gang were pretty well trained by the
middle of October Mr.. Mangum is great
ly pleased with the result of his expert
ment. Speaking of 1t recently, he said:
II consider the day that Professor Tracy
suggested to me the training of monkeys
as cotton pickers as the most fortunate
day the south has seen in many years 1t
means more to the south than cotton
picking machine, for the monkeys are u
success as pickers, while tho machines
have been failures. l believe that it is
the greatest discovery that has been matio
to tho cotton planter since Whitney in
vented the cotton gin. People laughed ut
mo at first when tried this thing, as they
always do whena man tries anything new,
but now that 1t has proved success all
my neighbors are wild about it. "-.Ietfer-
son City Tribune.