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

gives notice that meeting of the
teachers of the county will be held ON
Saturday, Feb. Is, at 'Dodgeville. n
County Association will be organized, =,
and, in addition, Il pleasing and prof
liable program presented, The work
of preparation is we'll under way and
the program will be published next
week. Every teacher is expected to
be present,
MIR. James Spensley has sold his
farm to Mr.. John Kicirer, of Chiea-
go, who, we understand, will take
possession on March |. The farm is
one of the finest stock and dairy
farms in Wisconsin, and MIR. kietfer
is to be congratulated upon his pur-
chase. The family will receive n
time neighbors and friends. Mr.,
kietfer has always been noted as a
man of much prudence, and we think
that he has shown excellent Judgment
in deciding to return to the most pro-
ducti>e section of the country, aud in
the selection of so fine farm. We
trust that MIR. Speusley intends to re-
main here, where he has spent so
many years of his life. His neighbors
and friends have ever found him
stirring man of business. in every
way honorable and upright il his
daily walk and conversation. He has
always taken an active interest in
public affairs. 1t is to be hoped that
Mr.. Spcnslcy and family are to re-
main with us for many years to come.
Harvey Paynter is here from Plank
ington, s. Oak, for visit with
relatives and old friends.
Miss Maggie Linden, was treated
to II surprise party on Tuesday even
ing, in honor of her birthday. \
number of her lady and gentlemen
friends gathered at the homo of the
mother Mrs. John Linden. The
guests were pleasantly entertained and
delightful evening enjoyed.
Fred l.. Cork has purchased the
John Lanyon residence, IN the First
ward. Mr.. Cork and family will be
heartily welcomed to our city
1t is very probable that the Fitz-
gibbons Brothers, of Monroe, will re-
move to Galcna, the citizens of that
place having offered sufficient induce
ments to make it profitable for them
to locate their carriage factory in
Galeua.
CIAnthony Wilkinson, of GAINESVILLE,
spent Sunday last with friends in
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hill are ut the
home of Mrs. Hills parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Gilman, in this city.
We are glad to know that they will
remain here for some time.
The Special Services continue every
evening at the =. NJ. church, Capt.
Ruth speaking, being assisted by
Lieut.. Holmquist and Capt. Hubert.
They will have charge of all the
services next Sunday. None should
miss the opportunity of hearing these
earnest workers.
Preaching next Sunday morning at
Lost Grove and at Diamond Grove
in the afternoon. Both these services
will be conducted by Pastor Kent and
cordial invitation is given all to
attend.
Mrs. $. Coad since her return from
her recent visit to Dubuque has been
suffering from the Grippe. F"
Mrs. Duncan McGrcgor, Senior
Vice President OF the Woman's Relief
Corps, Department of Wisconsin. is a
most efficient officer. At the recent in
stallation of the officers of the Corps
in this city, she performed her part
admirably and won for herself praise
from all whose good fortune it was to
be present during the services.
The Platteville Witness reports
that while chopping wood for Mr..
Lippolt last week, Harry Pitts, son
Of Mrs. Henry Pitts, of Platteville,
made misstroke and cut the first
and second toe off Of his left foot,
making very painful wound.
The state convention Of the Epworth
League will be held in Platteville,
Feb ii To -, 1899.
Mr.. Joseph Deller, who has been
confined 10 his home by illness, we re-
gret to state, is having severe siege
Of it. His many friends hope to see
him around again before long.