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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
A Christmas Tree Feature.

Dancing Christmas fairies always en-
nance the children's delight In the
Christmas tree and, once made, can be
used year after year Buy up a dozen
or more Of D and 10 cent dolls, and 10
add to the variety have among the
number some Japanese and colored
dolls. Dress these to represent fairies
in bright hues Of spangled gauZe, tar
latan or tissue paper and literally
sprinkle their hair and garments with
diamond dust powder. Each doll should
be provided with a dainty pair Of fairy
wings made from spangled tissue pa
per and fastened to the body by means
OF concealed wires. These wires should
be coiled to obtain motion i'm the wings,
and nothing better can be used than
the fine spiral coils that come out OF
wornOut wire stitched brooms. The
least motion will set this spiral to
quivering, causing the wings to move
as If in fight. In like manner use the
spiral wire TO attach the dolls in hover
ing positions over and around the tree.
The effect is magical. Every footstep
causes jar enough to start the dolls
dancing and circling above and around
the tree, as if the invisible fairies OF
the air had come down to join the
Christmas glee.-Woman's Home Com
panion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
SHORT NEWS STORIES.
How >'-he Battle Hymn" Was Writ
tsn-Rev. Joe Twitcheirs sto-
ry-The Cars Revolver.

At n recent reception given by the
Society OF American Authors Mrs. Jul
liza Ward Howe told the circumstances
which Induced her 10 write The Bat
tie Hymn Of the Republic"
She said she was in Washington dur
ing the civil war and went out 10 wit
ness review of the Union troops. In
the party was her pastor. Or. McClark.
"The road was so filled with soldiers"
she continued, that our return from
the parade grounds TO the city was
very tedious. and 10 pass the time
away we sang the we'll known John
Browns Body song Some Of the
passing regiments took IL up. and il
was passed along the road until the
echoes reverberated for miles. My
pastor asked me why ] did not put the
spirit of John Browns body lies
a-moldering In the ground into some
graceful and expressive words. | told
him had tried. One morning soon
after that | awoke suddenly about day
light, and the lines | wanted were
vaguely running through my mind.
arose then and wrote them down. They
were published in The Atlantic Month
ly, and the editor named them The
Battle Hymn of the Republic"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
The Cars Revolver.

Ever since the assassination OF Car
Alexander II the young emperor of
Russia, 1t Is said. has carried about
with him a small revolver which was
given to him by his mother. the dowa-
ger empress of Russia. who exacted
the promise that whenever he was
away from the royal palace he would
carry it with him.
Since he has been travelling in Eu-
rope the emperor has kept the revolver
ever by his bedside. the idea haunting
him, as IL haunted his mother and still
haunts his young wife. that whenever
the fated assassin appears (as appear
he will, they all firmly believe) he will
be as swift and determined as was the
patriot" who blew up his grandfather,
surrounded as he was by his trusty
guards and hundreds of police. When
driving, the emperor has his revolver
always loaded in its six chambers, i'm a
pocket OF his carriage just near his
right hand
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
Gib1et Dressing.

To make a giblet dressing for roast
turkey put the giblets and neck In a
saucepan with cold water and add an
onion, salt and pepper and slice of
dry bread that has been made very
brown in the oven. Boil until the glib
lets are done. Then strain and stock.
Chop the giblets fine and put them
and the stock back into the saucepan,
dredge with little -four and add the
brown gravy from the bottom OF the
pan i'm which the fowl was cooked aft
er Swimming off the fat. Serve in a hot
gravy boat.-Selected
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14

Ex-Congressman Tim Campbell,
whose definition, "A virgin forest is a
place where the hand of man has never
set a foot" made him famous. is ever
and anon adding to the amusement or
ediiication of the public, relates the
Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post.
This is his latest:
A friend who had been reading the
daily paper with painful slowness look
ed suddenly up. Tin. fwot is that
newfangled croime in Germany they
call lease majesty"
The bystanders. aroused by the
words. looked inquisitlvely ut the lead
err, who. with mild expression OF
condescension. replied
Lease majesty. Mike, is foreign
crime and is taking the lease OF a
house without the emperors consent"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
Lord Bras.ey and the sw.gmnn.

The governor of Nictoria's party,
says the Melbourne Australian. had a
terrible shock during their visit to the
Watts river. They were campcd on
the aqueduct. when picturesque
swagman came down the track. In
good fellowship Lord Brassey asked
him to have Il glass OF wine and some
chicken mo. thanks" said the uomad.
II ruined my digestion with that sort
OF thing long ago just some bread and
butter and n glass OF water Luck to
your excellency," he said as he drank
the water $50 long" and he went his
way. Ills excellency's nerves were
bit unstrung for the rest OF that after
noon. A swagman who preferred bread
and water to chicken and champagne
had been hit too sudden for him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
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IN politics the Herald is Republican,, but
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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14

Never give up in despair, tomorrow
will have a sunrise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
Rev. Joe TwitcbeIp. storx

The Rev. Joe Twitchell OF Hartford,
a boon companion OF Mark Twain. is n
good story teller A few years ago |
met him at luncheon in this city and
found him a most agreeable compan-
ion. says Washington correspondent
He had just returned from Europe and
brought over the latest story Of that
always diverting gentleman. the driver
OF the Irish jaunting car. A traveller
happened to meet one Of these drivers
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14

who evidently had seen better days,
for he was little more than a mass OF
rags from head to foot The traveller
must have looked as If he was inn
pressed with that fact. for the driver,
with "A slight twinkle in his eye. said
to him, Perhaps you think ! am not
wearing very iligint clothes?" We'll"
answered the traveller bluntly. now
that you speak of il. it seems to me
that you might possibly bc better
dressed" Exactly" rcjoined the
driver. But it's not for want of mon
ey that ! don't dress better. The fact
is, sir, am that ticklish that there
isn't tailor in Dublin can measure
me-"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14
CHRISTMAS LONG AGO.
The banquet Ia Old England Was an
Event Of Great Ceremony.

The Christmas banquet OF mediae
val times was very brilliant affair
followed by spectacular performances
particularly at court, where process
sions, dancing and the acting Of ale
gories were favorite amusements. Be
sides the representations, the ballet
frequently acted some simple story A
favoritc allegory represented Prone
tleus stealing the spark from heaven
aud making his escape, Vulcan and
Venus forging the bolts OF Jove, the
fall of Phaeton, the love OF Semele
and its fatal catastrophe, and Love
and Beauty setting the universe Oh
fire with their united power.
From the time of Henry VIII until
nearly the close OF the seventeenth cen
fury boar's head was favorite dish on
Christmas day. This was an event OF
great pomp and ceremony. After the
guests had assembled around the fes-
tive board the procession OF retainers
appeared. Then
Was brought the lusty Drawn
BY old blue coated serving man:
Then the grim boar's head frowned on high,
Crested with bays and rosemary
While round the merry wassail bowl
Garnished with ribbons blithe did trowl
At Queens college, oxford, the
bringing In of the boar's head was at.
tended with professional honors. The
boar's head was carried In by the
strongest Of the guardsmen, singing a
merry stave.
The turkey as a Christmas dish was
introduced into England in the six
teenth century and is therefore OF less
antiquity than the huge sirloin Of beef
or the mince pie. Mince pies were first
shaped like a manger, as were the
Yuie cakes given out by the bakers to
their customers. Mince pie was also
long ago accepted as typical Of the
riches and spices brought by the three
wise men TO the Child in the manger.
The plum porrldge later developed
Into the plum pudding, which dates
from 1919. AT the old Christmas
feasts peacocks and cranes formed
some Of the dishes. Before being roast
ed the peacock was carefully skinned
ami after leaving the oven the bird
was reclothed with its old plumage.-
Boston Herald
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1899-12-14

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cago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
A Thousand Tongues

Could not express the rapture of
Annie E. Springer, of 1925 Howard
ST., Philadelphia, Pa, when she found
that DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption had completely cured
her of hacking cough that for many
years had made life q burden. All
other remedies and doctors could give
her no help, but she says of this
Royal Cure--"it soon removed the
pain in my chest and | can now sleep
soundly, something can scarcely
remember doing before. | feel like
sounding its praise throughout the
Universe. SO will every one who
tries DR.. Kings New Discovery for
any trouble of the Throat, Chest, or
Lungs. Price soc. and $l.0o Trial
bottles free at w. II. PrideauX's drug
Store; every bottle guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
PERSONALS.

John Morley always has a pet dog
on his lap when writing in his study.
Biornsterne Bjornson, the author,
spends his leisure on his farm near
Christiania.
Bishop Torregianni, head of the Ro-
nan Catholic diocese of Armidale in
Australia, weighs 500 pounds.
Gar Nicholas usual tip for servants
when on visit is SIS. The kaiser uSu-
ally gives about $3.50 for the same
service.
John Steele Sweeney, Republican
candidate for auditor OF Kentucky, is a
clergyman anf one OF the most cele-
braled wits in the state.
Colonel NJ. J. o'Brien. the new presi-
cent of the Southern Express company.
started life as a driver of one or the
wagons of the Adams Express COM
Mny.
Henrik lbSen, who has just complet-
ed his list year, is a German by de-
scent, and speaks that language fluent
| ly but, curiously enough, has not
written any of his important works in
that tongue.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
Proceedings of the Adjourned Meet
ing, held on Monday Evening,
Cant

An adjourned meeting was this day
held at the council chamber.
All present, except Aldermen
Osborne and Penhallegon.
Meeting called to order by the
Mayor.
That portion of the proceedings of
last regular meeting read pertaining
to the request of Mr.. McIlhou.
The following resolution was unan-
imously adopted:
Resolved, That the petition of
William A. Jones and other lot
owners in Twins addition of the city
of Mineral Point, to vacate and dis
continue the following parts of streets
and alleys in said Twins addition,
viz: Seventh and Eighth streets east
of Liberty street of said Twins ad-
dition: and all alleys south of Sixth
street and east OF Liberty street, be
acted upon by this Common Council
at meeting thereof to be held at the
council chamber in the city hall, in
said city, on the 10Th day of Septem-
Der. 1899, at eight O'Clock p. M, and
that a notice of the time and place
when and where such action will be
taken, signed by the mayor and clerk,
be posted, as required by law
The common council OF the city OF
Mineral Point voted two against and
four in favor of adopting the follow
ing bearing on the ordinance relating
to fire limits = Crawford, Prideaux,
Martin, and Gorgen voted aye: and
Crowley and VanMatre voted no:
The common council of the city of
Mineral Point do ordain as follows:
The ordinance OF the city of Mineral
Point entitled " An Ordinance Estab-
fishing and Regulating Fire Limits is
hereby amended by adding at the end
of said ordinance an ordinance TO be
known as section and which shall
read as follows:
Section ). Provided, however, that
the common council OF said city may,
in its discretion. grant permits TO erect
or construct frame buildings to be
used and occupied as dwelling houses
within the fire limits of said city, upon
the written application therefor duly
made by the person or persons de-
string to have such building erected
or constructed.
JAMES SPENsLEY. Mayor.
Ed. BROWN, Clerk.
Passed Sept H. 1880.
The petition OF Leslie ID. Harker
laid over to the next regular meeting.
On motion of alderman Prideaux
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
A Word to Mothers.

Group severe cold need not hesitate
to administer Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. 1t contains no opiatc no
narcoticin any form and may be
given as confidently to the babe
as to the adult, The great success
that has attended its use in the Great
ment of colds aud Group has won for
it the approval aud praise it has
received throughout the United States
and in many foreign lands. For sale
by Nivian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
f. c. Fielder, Attorney.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
CTATE OF Wisconsin. Iowa County Court
y ss.-ln Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Mary
PittZ, deceased
Letters OF administration on the estate OF
Mary Pitt, deceased. having been issued
to William J. Pittz.
Notice Is hereby given that the creditors OF
said Mary Pitt, deceased, are allow
ed and limited by order Of this court unit Il and
including the first Tuesday OF March
1900, being. the 9th day, OF said month, to
present their claims and demands against
said Mary Pity. deceased, TO the County
Court for examination, adjustment and al
lowance.
Notice is also hereby given that the claims
and demands OF all persons against said Mary
Pitt deceased will be examined and ad
just ed by this Court, at the office OF the
County Judge, at the Court House, In the
city OF Dodgeville. In said County, on the
first Tuesday OF April 1900
Dated this 18th day OF August, 1899.
BY the Court
/ ALDKo jerks, County Judge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

NOTICE OF ORDER ron FINAL SETTLEMENT. --
TESrArE ESTATE,
Q TATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County Court 2
~ SS.-ln Probate.
Notice is hereby given that a regular term
OF the Iowa County Court, to be held In and
tor said county, at the court house, in the
city OF Dodgeville, in said county, on the
Bird day of October, A. d., 1899, being the
first Tussd"y Of said month at ten HTI9S cl,
matters will be heard and considered;
The application OF paelppena n SSrhnsnerg%r,
OF Jacob Schnebergcr, late of said County
deceased for the examination and allow,
anCc of her administration account, and
that the lust Will and testament of said
deceased be construed and assignment OF the
residue OF said estatcto such persons rs are
by said will and by law entitled To the same.
And II Is further ordered, that public
notice thereof he given TO all persons inter
ested by publishing copy of this notice for
three weeks successfully, prior TO said day
OF hearing in The Iowa County Democrat, n
weekly newspaper published In said county.
by order OF the court
ALDRO jerks County Judge.
Dated Dodgevillc Wis. September 9th 1890,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
Piles. Piles.

Why be bothered with this annoying
when Banner Salve will
cure you. DC.
letter, Exema and Skin Diseases
yield quickly to the marvellous heal
ing qualities Of Banner Salye made
from a prescription Of skin special
ist Of world wide fame &c East
man G Meserole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
LEGAL NOTICES.
]. NJ. Smith, Attorney,
NOrlCE TO HEAR PETITION FOR
ApMlNlSTRAT

STATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that 1T u special
term OF the Iowa County Court, to be held in
and for said county, ut the court house IN
the city Of Dodgcvirc in said county, on the
18th day OF October, A. u, 1899, being the
third Tuesday OF said month, at ten o'clock
in the forenoon of said day, the following
matters will be heard and constdcrea:
The application OF Susanna Smith for the
appointment OF an administrator OF the
estate OF Richard s smith, late OF the vii,
lage OF Linden In said county, deceased.
And ii Is further ordered, that public
notice thereof be given to all persons inter
ested by publishing Il copy of this order for
three weeks successfully, prior 10 said day
OF hearing, in the Iowa County Democrat II
weekly newspaper published In said county,
BY order Of the Court:
ALpRo lENkS, County Judge.
Dated, DoJgcville Wis, Sept, 18th, 1890.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
j. NJ. Smith, Attorney.
NOTICE 10 CREDITORS.

CTATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
y IS. In Probate.
In the matter OF the estate Of Joseph
Gundry, deceased
Letters testamentary with the VIII I'm.
nexed on the estate OF Joseph Gundry, de-
ceased, having been issued to W. p. Gundry
j. NJ, Gundry aud Mary K. Gundry,
Notice is hereby given, that the creditors
OF said Joseph Gundry, deceased, are allow
ed and limited by order OF this court, until
and including the first Tuesday OF March
A. d. 1900, being the 9th day OF sale month
to present their claims and demands against
said Joseph Gundry, deceased to the Coun.
ty court for examination, adjustment and
allowance.
No,ice is also hereby given, that the claims
and demands OF all persons against the said
Joseph Gundry, deceased, Will be examined
and adjusted by this court, Mt the Office oi
the county Judge at the court house In the
city OF Dodgeville, In said county, on the
first Tuesday OF April, A. d. 1900.
Dated this 22d day OF August, 1890
by the Court,
ALDRo jerks, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
il it fails to cure DC. The genuine
has L. B. Q. on each tablet. For
sale by W. H. Prideaux, Mineral
Point. Wis. %
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
TIME TABLE.
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway.

Trains depart from and arrive at
Mineral Point as follows;
DEPART ARRIVE
Mail and Express & 45 Il. m. s 80 y. IN
Through Mail and En- l 80 y. m. IL Is y. M
Freight, Accumulation o5 a. m. 80 p. m
Fast Freight. 30 D, m. 9 oo u, m
6:45 \. NJ, through coach for Chi
cago: returning, arrives at $50 =. NJ.
Passengers for Shullsburg make
close connections on either the 9;05 a
m. freight or the $3.50 p. m. freight,
Passengers for Platteville make
close connections on the $3.50 p. IN.
freight. n. H. SNOW, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

The McMullen residence in Mineral
Point city; 81 acres of land; large
house, containing ten rooms; good
barn; cistern and outhouses. All in
good order. Good mines on the place.
Will be sold in lots if desired.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

The happiest couple in the world
should be deaf husband and a blind
wife, both taking Rocky Mountain
Tea. 81 cents. Eastman 4 Meserole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

A fine residence, south part OF city
of Mineral Point; nine large rooms,
good cellar, cistern, wood house,
barn, ETC.: two acres of land. A very
desirable place. Will be sold very
cheap.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

council adjourned TO Wednesday
Sept. 70, 1899, at s o'clock, p. m.
JAMES SPENSLEY, Mayor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

House and one half acre Of land, in
Taylor's addition, south part OF city.
The house contains nine good rooms,
three pantries, and good cellar:
good cistern: fine large shade trees.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

Comfortable dwelling house and two
acres of land, in south part Of city
Good cisteru and root house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

A good dwelling house and one acre
of land, convenient to the Zinc works
is offered for sale at reasonable
price and on easy terms. The house
contains eight rooms also building
lots for sale.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

A good comfortable house, and
barn, and a splendid we'll, and six
acres of land in northeast part of the
city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

A comfortable house and two lots in
northeast part Of city. viii be sold
cheap. 1t is a very desirable place
for small family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

For further information in regard
to any of the above property, inquire
of n. K. VAN MATRE.
Mineral Point, Wis. loft.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

A splendid stock farm of 360 acres;
situated in the town of Kendall, near
Calamine. This farm will be sold a
a bargain.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

A good residence and two large lots
in a desirable part of the city near
the city park. The property will be
sold altogether, or divided if desired.
Will sell at a bargain.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14
MINERAL POINT
REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
ADVERTISES, AND SELLS
FARMS AND CITY
PROPERTY.
MONEY TO LOAN ON GOOD REAL
ESTATE SECURITY.

The following property is offered
for sale at very reasonable prices:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-14

A comfortable house and two lots,
three blocks south of Z. NJ. church.
A fine garden and good cistern. The
house contains five rooms, summer
kitchen, aud good cellar. Will be
sold cheap.