Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-05-04
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

MIR. and Mrs James Jewell, of this
city, started on Tuesday mornings 5
train for Denver, Colorado, where
they will remain for some time, after
which they will 90 to Leadville, where
two of their daughters reside. They
have been residents of Mineral Point
for forty-tWO years. Many friends
wish them health and happiness in their
western home.
Lancaster new city council has de-
cided 70 extend their water works sys-
tenn one and one-siXths miles. during
the present season.
Stevens Point papers Of recent date
note the celebration in that city of the
1l1th anniversary Friday, April 2lst
of the birth of t'robel, by the kinder
garten teachers, at the home of Mrs
Phillips Moore, formerly of this
place. The rooms were decorated by
pictures of kindergarten work, and
an appropriate program was carried
out There We're over 100 guests
present. The Gazette says that it was
the first entertainment OF the kind ever
given in the city, and it proved very
pleasant and profitable to those who
attended.
Bishop Nicholson otticiated in
Trinity church, Mineral Point, on
Monday evening May l. The church
was full to overtlowing The subject
of his discourse The Blessedness
of the hunger and thirst for Righ-
eouness was handled with his usual
ability. Before his sermon, he CON
tirmed nine, and addressed them upon
their Christian profession. The mis-
sion Offering was large. After service
a reception for the Bishop was held
at the Rectory which was very largely
attended.
Mrs. Chase had the vestry of
Trinity church at the Rectory on Mon
lay to tea, in order that they might
meet in social an informal way their
Bishop. The occasion was enjoyed
by all.
Base ball game Saturday, May 9th,
in Mineral Point. Mineral Point VS..
Platteville.
Mrs. Edward Jenkins returned re-
Gently from Kent. H., after an extend
ed visit with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
George keeler. Her father has been
in very poor health during the past
winter, but is slowly recovering.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan Matthews
have gone to Arlington, South Oak.
Their many friends in Mineral Point
wish them a pleasant stay and safe
return.
Thomas Alton has gone to Brook
ings, South Dakota, for a visit with
relatives and old friends.
Died, in Dubuque, on Saturday
April 30 Mrs. James Johnson, aged
about - years. The deceased was a
brother of Mrs. Clowney and Mrs.
Padon of this city and OF the late
William Johnson, Of Willow Springs.
The funeral took place on Tuesday.
He was man of high character and
earnestness of life.
Mrs. G. c. Grindell and baby came
over from plattevillc on Friday even
ing's train. for visit with relatives.
They returned home on Monday
accompanied by Mrs. Wesley Grin
dell, who had been the guest Of her
friend Mrs. John Correll.
Mrs. George Chamley and daughter
Roxey were here from Livingston on
Saturday and Sunday for a visit with
relatives and friends.
Nicholas Schmit. of Milwaukee, has
been visiting for short time at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Horn,
being nephew Of Mrs. Horn. He
holds good position with a large
church supply house OF milwaukee,
and l. taking little recreation from
his labors. He expresses himself a.
being delighted with old Mineral
Point.
Mrs. John schilling, and son Clar-
encc. returned on last Thursday to
Ripon. this state, after pleasant
visit ii the home Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Horn.
Mrs. Edgelow, the wife Of the Rector
of Trinity church, PIatteville. i the
guest this week Of Mrs. " :. Ross.
On Tuesday Mrs. Chase gave 4 lun-
cheon at the Rectory, on Tuesday
afternoon. for Mrs. Edgelon and Mrs.
John f. Cobb.