Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-02

was the only poSltlon he ever helu IN
which the less he did the more cheer
fully he was paid. Evidently Chap
lain Joscelyn understands the phil
osophy of that observation. The
broad highway to legislative chap
| lain 5 official success is built on very
narrow limits between Amen and
the introduction to his prayers. Few
there be walked therein, it is true,
but there is reason to believe that
Rev. Mr.. Joscelyn, acting perhaps on
well-meant advice, yet determined to
be one of the few.
The two sons of the late Mrs.
Temple old Mineral Point boys-havc
won for themselves places in the liter
AIRY and railway worlds. Edward the
eldest, resides in Rutland, Vermont,
and has written several books, which
have been very favorably received;
among which we note: 1.-The Bible in
the Prayer Book" text book in
Episcopal theological seminaries,
"World Memories a book of
travels in Europe, which has been
very favorably reviewed by the lead
ing papers of the East. Arthur is
Ticket Auditor of the Rock Island
Railroad. We mention these facts as
they will be of interest to the elder
generation, who remember with pleas
ure the Temples as residents of this
city.
The Courier says that Mr. Alex.
McGregor is negotiating for steam
ferry boat to run between McGregor,
Iowa and Prairie du Chen, the com
ing season.
a number of our people enjoyed the
playing of Clauder's Orchestra, on
Tuesday evening of this week. The
music was transmitted over the Long
Distance Telephone from Milwaukee.
The listeners at the telephone Office
in Eastman 4 Meserole's store, say
that each instrument could be dis
tinctly heard.
Mrs. Carrie Luke started on We'd
ncsday morning for Trinidad, Colo
RADIO, where she will make an extend
ed visit with her sister Mrs. Conrad.
She went on the c., NJ. & St. i. R'y
to Chicago, where she took the Santa
F'e and Topeka ny and without
change of cars will reach Trinidad.
Many friends wish her a pleasant
visit in the West.
Aubrey Deahofe was awarded first
place in the local Oratorical contest
of the Whitewater Normal school last
Friday evening. This entities, and
requires him to take part in the state
contest at Stevens Point. Those in
this city who read the Grafton pro-
nounce it excellent in both conception
and expression.
Mayor Charles Gilman, we are
glad to note, is recovering from his
recent illness, but he is not yet able to
be around among his friends.
The News reports that A. j. Buss
recently purchased the II. l.. Clark
property on West Main street, Platte
vile. Consideration $l,S00.
Mrs. Samuel Lanyon, in response
to a telegram, arrived here on Mon
day evening from lola, Kan, to as
sist in caring for Mr.. VIM. Lanyon,
ST., during his illness.
Hollandale Review: "B. Laverty, of
Hitchcock, S. Dak., after short visit
with relatives in the towns of Mineral
Point and Waldwick and with his
brother here, returned home Monday.
He, like Alex, is first class harness
maker
The knights Templar will have
their installation party on the even
ing of Friday, Feb. 10.
w. =. Bliss was one of the winners
in the DR.. Miles prizes puzzle.
VIM. Lanyon, Jr., is home from
Pittsburg, Kansas.
Mr.. w. f. Howard started on
Wednesday morning on his return To
Lidgerwood, n. Oak, where he is en-
gagged in business. He reports very
pleasant visit with relatives and old
time friends here, and at Belmont.
He thinks Mineral Point has greatly
improved during his absence from it
of five years. He likes North Dakota,
and we are glad to know he is pros
pering in business there. His many
friends here enjoyed his visit very
much.
Burton Bridge of Monroe, former
student at the university Of Wiscon-
sin, has resumed his studies, which
were interrupted by the war He was
a member Of Co. II of Monroe, and
remained with it until mustered out.
Warden Goldsworthy held the ticket