Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-08-03

-
famous.
Miss Kathryn Chase received dis
patch from Chicago, on Tuesday, an
nouncing the sudden death of her
friend Miss Eddy. Many will remem-
Der her when guest at Trinity Rec
tory two years ago.
Rev. S. II. Chubb, OF Kewanee,
filled the pulpit of the p. NJ, church of
this city last Sunday. He was greeted
by large congregation, He always
receives a glad welcome to this city as
the people here remember with pleas
ure his five years stay amongst them.
From an interview we can infer that
Mr.. Chubb has most desirable place
at Kewanee, and he reports that the
repairs which are being made upon
the church building there practically
make it a new church. He leaves for
his home this week, being unable to
give two Sundays here.
Rev. George Merrifeld, wife and
children returned this week from the
Monona Lake Assembly.
The usual services will be held in
the M. Z. church on next Sunday.
Sermon by the pastor, morning and
evening,
DR.. Chas. Ross and Fred Hurlbut
left last week for Darlington where
they will train DR.. Ross two running
horses.
This, Thursday, morning large
crane was seen flying over the
northwest part of the city. 1t was at
first supposed to be hawk, after
a chicken, and was watched as such,
until it changed its flight backward
and downward, alighting on the roof
the house of George Crawford. Its
visit temporary, as it soon spread its
wings and flew in the direction of the
west Pecatonica.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Grindell and
little daughter of Platteville were visi-
tors in Mineral Point during the week.
Mr.. Grindell went on the excursion to
DEVILS Lake on Sunday and on his
return came here to accompany his
wife and daughter.
The Misses Myrtle and Mary Miller,
daughters of George Miller, are here
from Milwaukee, for a visit at the
home of their grandfather, Joseph F.
Miller.
Mr.. Hugh Cork. of Mazomanie
visited relatives and old time friends
in this city during the past week.
James Kehoe arrived here from
Chillicothe, Mo-, last week for visit
with his sisters Mrs. Thomas Burke,
and Mrs. J. C. Mckee,
Samuel Jenkin, Adam Dresen and
son, Claude Harker and Fawn Harker
went to Madison on Monday to see
and hear the great orator, Hon. w. j.
Bryan, at Monona Lake Assembly.
Mr.. John Peter has bought out the
gocery business and stock of Thomas
Collins and will continue at the pres
ent stand on Commerce street.
Miss Anna Burke was treated to a
very pleasant birthday surprise party
on last Monday evening.
Miss Sallie Jenkin is here from
Chicago for a visit at the home of her
parents.
Mrs. John Penberthy has returned
to her home in Chicago after pleas
ant visit with relatives and old time
friends.
Chas. Hornung and Adolph Appel
on returning from the excursion to
Devils Lake stopped off at Madison
and on Monday heard Hon. w. j.
Bryan.
Mrs. J. r. Jackson and daughter
Florence are here from Freeport, ILL.,.
for visit with Mr.. and Mrs w. w.
Babcock.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Babcock, of
Pana, ILL.,, are here for visit They
are guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Babcock.
John Kehl was siezed with cramps
while trying to swim across de Nevue,
four miles southeast of Fond du Lac,
few days ago, and was drowned. The
body was recovered Kehl was "a
yeas of age.
Rev. +. H. Pense, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church OF James
vile, will occupy the the pulpit Of the
p. NJ. church in this city next Sunday
morning and evening.
Mr.. and Mr.. G. w. McIlhon return
ed on Monday evenings train to this
city after pleasant visit with rela-
tiyas In Chipauo Judpe Mel lhOn =