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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
Lower Interest Rates.

LaCrossc CHRONICLES
Secretary Gage, discussing the
probable average rate OF interest for
the future says:
"looked nj IN the light of probahil-
tiles, with the general average con-
ditions, social and NATIONAL which
have prevailed for the last twenty
years past, and taking into account
the rapid increase of capital aud the
growing economics in production and
distribution II would seem that the
tendency of interests was permanently
downward, and that il would he haH,
ardous To estimate u rate higher than
three per cent, MS an average avail
able return upon high grade securities
during the next twenty years, On
the other hand, with our country
largely undcvoloped in its latent re-
sources, rs IL is, atrording still room
FOR the intelligent application of cap
ital to the development of such resour-
ces, IL would seem to me that three
per cent might he fairly estimated to
be II reali2ablo average rate. This Mt
least, Is about the point my Judgment
balances the question:.
Tho opinion of many prominent
iinanciers is in accordance with the
secretary's forecast. In the opinion OF
others of equal prominence, slightly
higher rate is suggested, MIR. Sim.
mons Of the Fourth National bank OF
New York, Mr.. Woodward, OF Han.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06

tions have to be buried before the
people can be entrusted with an alb
solutely Independent government of
this Island.
The Pearl of the Antilles can be
made the garden of Eden. 1t is
favored in everything that Dame
Nature could do. 1t has soil to pro-
duce most bountiful nearly every
thing you desire to raise. 1t has
mineral wealth of inestimable value.
While | think of it, wish to state
| believe it would pay some enter
prising miner with moderate means to
investigate, as | was informed only
yesterday by Americans soldiers who
were building telegraph line from
here to a point some forty miles away
that red iron ore, in big chunks. was
found cropping out of the ground.
AS to the products, | wish to men
ton that at sugar plantation | was
shown a stalk of sugar cane that is
fourteen feet high, and measures seven
inches at the butt and two inches at
the top, in circumference. While this
is of course a special sample, still it
shows what the soil will do when
properly treated.
| shall Always be pleased to meet
any Mineral Pointer, and if any
one should stray so far, will show
him the utmost courtesies. But | do
not advise any one to come as yet,
unless it be at his own risk, until it
is definitely settled how the climate is
during the summer months.
If it will be of interest to you, /
will at some future time describe a
sugar mill and it's operation. | Wis
American Sugar Trust. They have
immense tracts of land; and from
what | can learn great opportunities
are given to colonists with means to
work these lands. Not to tire you out,
| will conclude this. n. GUM.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
REWEY.

To The Iowa County Democrat.
The la grippe and measles panic is
subsiding, there being but few new
cases, and we trust that DR.. Pfueger
will receive long deserved rest, hav
ing been busy day and night since the
new year arrived.
Vance Kirkpatrick who has occupied
house on the farm of Michael Kruse
has moved to the dwelling on the
farm of Mrs. belong. Mr.. Mccormick
and sons have rented the land.
A large class was confirmed in the
German Luthern church at Platteville
on Palm Sunday. Miss Mamie John
son of this place being one of the
number.
Will Carpenter was called to Dodge
vile as a witness on the Penberthy
VS.. HOFFMAN trial. In the future
we would advise our young men to
walk past these entertainments with
their eyes shut.
Mrs. Hubbard belong, of Montfort,
has been looking after the interest of
her farm.
Frank Mcdonald will be in the en-
ploy of Michael Kruse the coming
summer.
Died, at Mifflin, on Tuesday, Mar.
2lst, Mrs. Charles Gruber, aged 36
years. Mrs. Gruber's maiden name
was Thomas. Her father, who resides
in Platteville, did not reach his daugh-
ters bed side until death had claimed
her. Mrs. Gruber was formerly Mrs.
Rose. She leaves four children to
mourn her loss. A brother from Iowa
and a sister from Lake Linden. Mich.
arrived here to attend the funeral
which took place at Miiflin.
Mrs. Ernest Johnson, and son Louie,
went to Belmont on Monday where they
will remain several days visiting
friends
Miss frankie Elgar is home from
the normal on her vacation.
The G. 4 n. w has had a force of
men Al work for several weeks drill
ing a well at the depot.
Bryan O'Neil, of Platteville, was a
caller in our village Monday.
The writer has received the sad news
of the death of Mrs Gertrude Dresser
keehn, OF Mineral Point. who has been
called at an early age across that
great divide, to where the grief and
sorrows of this life shall be at rest.
and to Him who shall Judge us as we
have lived. To the brothers and Sis
to the husband and little one bereft OF
a mothers tender care we extend our
sincere sympathy,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06

DR.. w. A. Anderson, rs democratic
candidate for mayor of Lacrosse,
won II splendid victory. His election
Is, w The Madison Democrat says,
"thc chief event of Tuesdays election
In Wisconsin," Good for Lacrosse;
good for Dir. Anderson; and good for
ellis y. Usher, who, with Tho LII
Crosse Chronicle, did valiant and
effective service in behalf of Dir.
Anderson and good government.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
Remarkable Cure of Rhcumatism

KonnN, jackson Co. W. Va.
About.threo years ago my vito had an
attack of rheumatism which confined
her to her bed for over " month, and
rendered her unable to walk II step
without assistance, her limbs being
swollen to double their normal size.
Mr.. $. Maddox insisted ON my using
Chamberlain Pain Balm. | pur-
chased II tifty-ccnt bottle and used 1t
according to the directions and next
morning she walked to breakfast
without assistance in any manner,
and she hasn't had II similar attack
since. For sale atNivian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
Cumulative Evidence

A proof of merit in any article is the
amount of free advertising it receives.
The universal success of Pabst Malt
Extract, The "Best" Tonic, is largely
due to one persons telling another of
tn henitits derived from its use. 1t is
sold in almost every city and town in
the United States. Its purity and efficacy
have given it the immense popularity it
has attained. 1t is indorsed by thou
sands of physicians and patients. 1t
makes strength. 1t gives vigor and
health when every avenue of hope seems
TO he closed
When you ask for Pabst Malt Extract.
The Best" Tonic, do not be led into
buying something else Many imita-
tions have recentlY appeared. Remem.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06

Nearly thirty short stories will
be published in the four April mum
bcrs of The Youths Companion, and
the publishers promise that they will
be first rate. There will be humorous
stories, pathetic stories, stories that
teach II good lesson In u genial way,
animal stories and stories Of thrilling
adventure. There will be stories that
will interest men and fascnate boys;
stories that will charm women and
delight their daughters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
Mai. David G. Fulton, of Hudson

Mai. David G. Fulton, of Hudson,
aged 81 years, died suddenly OF heart
trouble at the Polytechnic hospital,
Chicago, on March 3lst. He had
been one OF the most prominent men
In Wisconsin politics for the last thirty
years. AS cashier of First National
bank Of Hudson, he was interested in
many lines of business and leaves "
large fortune. He was n gallant sold
icr during the civil war and fought
with the lst Wisconsin artillery.
Under the Cleveland administration
no was United States marshal for
the western district of Wisconsin and
occupied many positions of political
proferment. He was also II prominent
Mason.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06

IT troubled with rcumatism, give
Chnmberian's Pain-l1alm IL trial.
1t will not cost you II cent IL it does
no good One application will relieve
the pain. 1t also cures sprains and
bruises in onc-thrd the time required
by any other treatment. Cuts, burns,
frostbites, quinsey, pains in the side
and chest, glandular and other swell
arc quickly cured by applying it.
Every bottle warranted Price % and
so cts. Vivian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
MANY Lives Saved.

In almost every neighhorhood there
is some one whose life has heed saved
by Chamberlain Collie, Cholera, and
Diarrhoea Remedy, or who has been
cured OF chronic diarrhoca Ivy the use
of that medicine. Such people make
N point of telling of II whenever
opportunity oilers, hoping that it may
be the means OF saving other lives
For sale ut Nivian's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06

Carter II. Harrison was reelected
mayor of Chicago ON Tuesday by II
plurality of nearby 10000. His re-
markablo success Is n crushing blow to
Altgeld and Altgeldism.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
Glad Tidings 10 Astmm SnlInrnrs.

Foley's Honey and Tar gives quick
aud positive relief II is the great
remedy for diseases of the respiratory
organs like Asthma, Bronchitis and
Hoarscnoss. Eastman \ Mescrolc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
THE LOCAL ELECTIONS,
A Very Spirited, Friendly Contest In
Mineral POint.-A Mixed Result.
THE CITY.

The election in this city on Tuesday
was conducted In quiet manner but
a good deal OF interest was manifested
and nearly a full vote was polled.
There were two party tickets In the
field, but good deal of scratching
was done. The ballots when counted
told the following result:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06

Der that abst Malt
Extract. The Best
Tonic, was the only
malt preparation
declared perfect
by the judges at
the Worlds Fair,
and alone marked
with 100 points of
perfection. The
way to obtain the
greatest amount of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
j.. ". nj. Anderson.

Teacher of Music, gives Instructions
ON Piano, Organ, BAND and Orchcs-
trail Instruments. over the meat mar
kct of ID, G.. lacka, Mineral Point,
Wis. 1ltf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
ki,lnc, Diseases

Are the most fatal of all diseases
Folcy's Kidney Cure is II guaranteed
remedy or money refunded. Eastman
x Meserole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06

Supervisors, II, q. Raine, chairman,
Ri. Mitchell, Thos. II. Hosltins; clerk =,
II. II. Wright; treasurer, Thomas Har-
ford; assessor, Peter A. Collins; JUS
ticc OF the peace, j. Is. Wallace, W.,
II. Trevillian, Jr.; constables, Paul
Springer, VIM. n. lprisk,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
House to Rent.

Located east of mill dam. lnquir,
of n. II. Martin. 3lw4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
Have You

Soon those fine dishes which are
drawn with Baking Powder at Gales
Cash Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06

benefit for the least amount of money is
to have your druggist deliver you :
dozen bottles at time
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
TOWN OFFICERS.
MINERAL POINT TOWN.

The following are names OF town
officers elect:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
For. Sale.

A house and lot situated about three
blocks south Of t. NJ. church. VIII
be sold cheap for cash, For particu-
lars see j. Il. Reynolds 3Otf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06

over National bank, agree In suggest
ing liz per cent as the outside rate,
realizable in the next twenty years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
Try some

OF that new Coffee pounds for
% cents at Gales.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
To the Memory Of }. A. Spratler.

Resolutions Of respect adopted by
Mineral Point Chapter, Order OF
Eastern Star:
The silent messenger sent from the Supreme
Grand Patron on High has passed the Senti-
mel, entered our Chapter. severed the golden
chain and ended the earthly mission OF one
who was thoroughly alive to the interests Of
the order
At the organization OF the order in this city.
he served as it's first Patron, which position he
held for Ave years. And when the Grand
Chapter Of Wisconsin was instituted he was
elected to the position Of associate Grand
Patron. The results OF his labors will ever re-
main cherished memory with his associates.
Death came ut moment when least expected;
in the early morn he fell into his last sleep, to
awaken In the eternal home. He has finished
his allotted task in the conflict Of life. The
Chapter Of his earthly sojourn is closed, but
his many virtues shall not 90 unrecorded.
Az token of respect we place this memorial
upon our records and send n copy TO the
sorrowing family.
ANNIE PHILLIPS,
MRS. VIM LANYON, Committee
WIN. u. lfALES.
A committee appointed to express
the sorrow of Mineral Point Lodge
No. !, A. T.. Il A. NJ, for the death of
Brother j. A. Spratler, which occur
red In the early morning Of Sunday
March rs, 1899, submit the following:
This Lodge mourns for the sudden and
seeming untimcly death Of our beloved brother
j. A. Spratler, but our sorrow is lightcncd by
the bright rays Of mn uncloudcd faith that the
bnllot was found clear when his dcmit was pre-
scented to the Grand Lodge above, and TINT to
day he is ny honored member Of that Lodge
ny he was Of this. His pure life M II Mason
md Nun justies this confidence md Is n
sweet reminder to ny and his bcrcavcd family,
Is whose grief We claim share. that we are
all greatly blessed in having his bright exam
pie TO guide and stimulate us TO follow faith
fully his plainly marked footsteps in the paths
Of honor and manly virtue.
w. II. BENNETT,
GEORGE CRAWFORD, Com.
B y. PRIDEAuX,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
WILLOW SPRINGS.

Supervisors, John REILLY, chair
man, Andrew Remfrey, Conrad Stude;
clerk, M. l.. Parkinson; treasurer,
Frank McQuaid.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-04-06
ItlDiEW AY.

Supervisors, =, II. Meiss, chairman
Frank Farwell, A. M. Brice: clerk,
IL. w. Richgels; assessor, Robert
Cretney; treasurer, Ed, Torphy; JUS
tces, s. II. Jarvis, j. Kurth; con-
stables, Mike Ryan, NJ. O'Noil, VIM,
Stewart.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-29
FOUN0 DEAD AT HOME.
Chas. Duffy, of Button Township, Had
Been Dead Two or Three Days
When Found.

Charles Duffy was well to do bach
elor who had lived i'm Button town.
ship for many years, and was about "a
years of age He had lived alone, and
at this time of the year ad few visitors.
Sunday afternoon about one O'Clock
one of the Keefe boys went over to his
place and noticed that no tracks had
been made in the snow which fell Fri
day evening, and wondered if Mr..
Duffy was not at home. He tried the
door and then went to the window and
looked in. seeing two dogs lying on the
floor, and over by the door, lying on
his face was Mr.. Duffy. He had been
seen the last time on Thursday, and
the supposition is that he died Thurs
day night or Friday. No cause is CIV
en- for his death, except the fact that
he was subject to severe cramps, and it
is thought possibly one of these at
tacks caused his death.
The funeral services will be held to-
morrow Thursday morning at ten
o'clock, from the Button Catholic
Rev. FIR. Norris. of Calmar,
officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-29
JUMPED FROM THE TRAIN
Miss Gertie Fraim Narrowly Escapes
Death From the Train.

Last Saturday afternoon Miss Ger
tie Fraim, a domestic who had been
in DEBORAH for some time, purchased a
ticket for Minneapolis and boarded the
c.. NJ. & st. P. train. When the train
had gotten under full Roadway, and
was out near the stock yards, running
from twenty to thirty miles per hour,
she looked into her purse for her ticket,
aud not finding it at once, became con-
fused, and thought she had left it at
the ticket window in the depot. She
started for the platform of the car, and
was noticed by Conductor Mccormick
just as she was going down the car
steps. He rushed to the door to stop
her, but before he could get t" her she
had stepped off, and had been struck in
the head by the train, receiving severe
scalp wound. The train was immedi
ately stopped and she was picked up
unconscious, but soon regained con
seriousness and was brought back tC
DEBORAH, where DIR. Daubney dressed
the wound. 1t was indeed narrow
escape from death.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-29
A Species Of Blackmail.

Over in Winnesheik county the
county seat fight is becoming warmer
and warmer and is assuming the pro
portions of one of the old style. The
railroad connections that DEBORAH has,
its nearness to the center of the county
and the amount of county property al
ready existing on the court house
grounds would make it seem like sheer
folly to move the county seat to Cal
mar. In spite of the fact that reason
ablsness stands on the side OF DEBORAH,
many voters in the northern and other
parts of Winnesheik county are sign
ing the petition for the calling of an
election. We can not refrain from
thinking that on the part of some OF
those signers, to whom 1t would be a
great disadvantage, it is species OF
blackmail, many of them hoping that
DEBORAH will build the Court House
rather than run the chance of losing it.
When some of those people come to
their senses they will be most thor
oughly ashamed of themselves. for
even having been party to such a
seandalous idea Waukon Republican.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-29
A New Departure.

Mr.. X. 1. Haugen recently returned
from market, where, besides other
goods, he purchased a new and com.
plete stock of carpets, rugs. mattings,
oil cloths, etc. He has had comodi-
Gus room fitted up in the second story
of his elegant new store building for
this new department, end has en-
ploycd Mr.. Tom Haugse, who will
have charge of this department of the
business. We had the pleasure OF
looking over the stock the other day
and found in it all the latest designs in
everything necessary to comprise a
complete and up-to-date stock in the
carpet line. Mr.. Haugen's past success
in supplying the demands of the trade
in other lines, is a guarantee that this
department will receive its proper at
tention, and we are sure he will gladly
show this new stock to anyone who de-
sires to examine it. The east window
of his store building contains beauti-
full display of some of the new goods.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-29
Sheriff'S Sale!

BY virtue of an execution, issued out of the
Office of the Clerk ofthe District Court, in aud
for Winnesheik County, State of Iowa, dated
the 18th day OF March, A. ID. 1892 and To me
directed and delivered, have levied on all
the right, title and interest of John Jenson In
and 10 the following described real estate,
situated In Winnesheik County, Iowa, to-wit;
The South Half so of the south West
quarter (SWl4) OF the North East quarter N
E14l and the North Half (N%( the East u
West quarter (NW1l of the South West quar-
ter (SW1D all Ia Section (26l, Township 1861 N.
OF Range (8, West Of the 5th u. M. Which
property shall expose tor public sale as the
law directs, on Saturday the 22d day OF April,
A. ID. 1899, at the hour of 10 o'clock u. M, of
said day, at the front door OF the court house
in DEBORAH, in said county, or so much there
OF as shall be necessary to satisfy a judgment
for the sum of S4S226 Dollars, Damages, with
interest from the LIST day OF September 1895, at
the rate OF per cent. per annum, which Jens
Jensen recovered on the 2lst day of May,
1893, in the District Court of said County,
against John Jensen ct. al. and II appearing
by the record that said Judgment was assign
ed to Erick Anderson and that he is still the
holder and owner thereof together with In
terest and accruing costs.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, March %, 1899,
@. CHRIsrEN Sheriff.
FRANK SAYRE. Attorney for Plaintiff.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-29
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

r. o. Sincleir In the District Court,
VS.. Plaintiff. State of Iowa, In and
Emma Sincleir, for Winnesheik County,
Defendant. May Term, A. D., 1888.
To Defendant, Emma Sincler, You are
hereby notified that on or before the 18th day
Msrch, 1899, the petition of plaintiff in the
above entitled cause will be 1led in the office
of the Clerk of the District Court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Winneshiek County,
ground ofdesertion, at your costs, If you
wrongfully defend. A copy of the petition is
filed for you, and that unless you appear
day of the next term, being the May, 1899
Term, of the said Court, which will commence
at DEBORAH, Winneshiek County, Iowa, on the
sth day OF May, 1899, default will be entered
against you and judgment and decree render
ed thereon as provided by law.
Dated 10Th day OF March, A. D., 1892
81 FRANK SAYRE,
Attorney for Plaintiff
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-29

WE do not claim that Calmar has
no right to make an attempt to secure
the court house. OF course she has.
So has Highlandville, Satire, Locust,
Nordness or any other part of the
county. Our contention is not that
the people of Calmar are out of their
right minds, as they say we claim. but
that the people of other parts of the
county will be very foolish to lend
their assistance to Calmar's proposition.
1T is the best thing that ever happened
to Caimar. 1t has aroused a spirit of
push and enterprise among her citi-
zens, such as nothing else could have
done, and has advertised that town in
places where II was before unheard of.
A new court house within her town
limits would certainly benefit Calmar.
But for the farmers of the county and
citizens of neighboring towns to per-
NIT the promise of the sum of $4,000,
about one-half the cost of new county
seat buildings in Calmar, to bride
them to forget their own interests for
the sake of q little temporary saving.
would seem to us the heighth of folly.
We are. too proud of old Winnesheik to
believ NE will do it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-29
A Recommendation.

Plymouth Rock, Ia, Mch.. IL, '99.
EDS. PUBLIC OPINION:-
Iwish to publicly express my graft
tude to the Hawkeye Insurance COM
pany through the columns of your
paper for the prompt and honorable
settlement and payment of my loss on
dwelling and household goods. lean
heartily recommend the Hawkeye to
my neighbors and friends.
So THOMAS GILMORE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-03-29
Notice in Probate.
To ,oho,n IL may concern:

To i0hon IL may concern:
You and each of you are hereby notified to
appear at the Court House i'm Winnesheik
county, Iowa, on the Sth day of May, A. ID.
1899, at lao O'Clock, p. M, to attend the probate
Of an instrument purporting to be the last
will and testament of Terrence Mcconnell late
Of Bluffton township, in Winnesheik county,
Iowa, deceased, at which time and place you
will appear and show cause. II any, why said
VIII VIZ sno .u noe oc , aulnitISu 70 PIopaIe.
scribed my name and affi xed the seal OF said
office, this 9th day of March 1899.
A. l.. HAAKENSoN,
Clerk of District Court.
BY FRANK T.. FULLER. Deputy.
M. A. HARMON, Attorney.