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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-09-14
Mn His Steps" will be found in
another column.

for Associate Judge, was in town on
Friday.
M. l. Potter, Esq, was admitted
| to practice law at the courts of Mif-
fin county.
Quite a number of our people at
tended the reception at Selinsgrove
on Tuesday.
California produces about one
third of the almonds consumed in
the United States.
Mrs. E. c. Aurand has just re-
ceived a full line of the latest style
Fall Hats, Notions and Fancy Goods.
Miss Cora Enterline, ofnear Dam
vile, is spending several weeks
among friends and acquaintances
here.
After a three months vacation A.
Il. Gilbert left for Franklin and
Marshall college, Lancaster, on
Wednesday.
William Shindel, George Moatz
and Luther Moatz left for Susque-
hanna University at Selinsgrove to
resume their studies.
Mrs. S. S. Walter, accompanied
by Mrs. Ner b. Middleswarth of
Troxelville, left for Akron, Ohio,
on Monday to remain two weeks.
Among those in Philadelphia last
week, we note the following j. w.
Swartz, Edwin Charles, BessieS Smith,
Mrs. Adam Showers and daughter,
Maude.
Rev. List, who spent several
months in our midst, left on Satur-
day for Bethlehem to spend a week
after which he will return to his
home at Baltimore.
Thegreat success of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diorrhoea REM
edy in the treatment of bowel COM
plants has made it standard over
thegreater part ofthe civilized world.
For sale by all Druggists.
On Tuesday theSpring Telephone
Company began putting up poles in
the streets and alleys of this bor-
ough for the new telephone line.
Ere many days Snyder county will
have two telephone lines-the Penn
and the Spring.
If you want your hair cut with
out steps or a nice easy shave and a
refreshing shampoo, go to A. +.
Soles, in the bank building one door
east OF the Post Office, in room with
the drug store. A clean towel to
each customer and satisfaction guar
anteed.
Mrs. Felmy, residingabout amile
east of town, died last Friday, aged
SO years. While walking around
she became dizzy and fell to the
ground her head striking a stone
which crushed the top of her head.
Funeral services were held in the
Evangelical church Sunday morn
ing. Hev. j. Shambach officiated.
Interment in the Union cemetery.
The following persons attended
the l. O. o. F. reunion at Adams
burg on Saturday: Misses Bertha
Seebold, Bessie Meyer, Mabel Meyer,
Sallie Meyer, Kate, Margaret and
Mollie Bolender, Jacob Stahlnecker
and wife, W. H. Spangler and wife,
Paul Billhardt, W. G. Snyder, Geo.
Clelan, Nevin Engle, w. H. Shindel,
John Stahlnecker, Bruce Grouse,
Luther Moatz, DR.. A. ]. Herman,
and Banks Yoder.
The story is told Of man who
gave note recently without a reve-
nue. stamp on it. He said it was
unnecessary, as he would pay it in a
few days. When the note became
due he refused TO pay it, and pleaded
as defense that there was no stamp
on it. He won that case, but now
he is under arrest for violating the |
revenue law, and the costs already |
amounted to several times Worethanl
the note. A mean man always gets|
sscauQht IN WITH. In the long run.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
More improvements.

Thomas Collins, who Is now sole
proprietor OF the American Laundry,
IL busy putting In II steam laundry
In connection with his present hand
laundry. He has purchased all the
necessary machinery and steam dry
Ing outfits for this purpose, and will
be better than ever prepared to turn
out work promptly and In first class
manner, He is fully determined to
leave nothing undono that is neces-
sary to do to meet tho demands Of an
increasing patronage. 27wl
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
GcoM0MSk01S
LUDDEN & Co.
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

The Hook and Ladder Company
will give dance at the opera hall on
Easter Monday evening.
Mr.. Fred PrideauX came up from
St. Louis on Wednesday to visit his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. James b. Prid-
eaux. Their daughter Miss Annie is
also here from Lacrosse.
On last Saturday evening, a sur
prise party was given by the teachers
of the public schools to the president
of the Board of Education, Mr.. N. H.
Snow at his home. All present report
a delightful evening.
Mr.. Samuel Jenkin returned from
Chicago, where he spent about ten
days with his daughters.
Mrs. Henry Haar and daughter,
Pearl, of Darlington, visited friends
in this city last week, and attended
the knights Templar installation par
ty on Friday evening.
Dell Rapids, ( S. Oak. J Tribune:
Miss Louise Henry, who has been
visiting at her home here for three
weeks past, returned to Madison Mon
day to resume her studies at the Nor
NAL school. Miss Henry is a teacher
of experience and is taking special
course at the normal to better fit her.
self for that profession. She will COM
plete here course this year and expects
to re-engage in teaching next year.
The Hollandale Review says: We
are glad to note that our readers are
not being swindled by the steel range
peddlers, while those who cant
afford " 50-cent paper are being
taken in as often as found. We have
in mind one man who took no paper
couldn't afford it-who could and did
afford to promise to pay $69 for a
range that his home dealer would
gladly have sold him for not to ex-
ceed $45. He saved 50 cents on the
paper and lost over $40 on the range
another case of saving at the spigot
and wasting at the bunghole.
Mr.. William Hird, an old resident
of Benton dropped dead on Monday
He was a prominent citizen and a
good man.
Rev. T. Kent will preach memori-
al sermon for the late Mr.. w. Lam
yon, Sr., at the p. M. Church at the
usual hour OF service. The funeral
services on Tuesday morning of nec-
essity having been brief and the
inclement weather preventing some
from paying the last tribute of respect
to his memory that they wished.
On Tuesday, Peter Serch came to
Mineral Point from near Blanchard
vile, with sixteen teams and drivers
and purchased from E. w. Eastman
sixteen loads of lumber for the new
cheese factory which is being erected
near Blanchardville.
Judge McIlhon was elected one Of
the vice presidents OF the state bal
association at its recent session a.
Madison. An honor we'll bestowed.
Blackjack sold in Mineral Point or
Wednesday for s39 per ton. This i.
the highest price ever paid for this or,
in this section, or perhaps anywhere
else.
City Treasurer J. NJ. Toay desire,
to state that the time for the paymen
OF taxes is is getting short and re
quests all to come and pay. Office ir
city hall building.
On Tuesday afternoon, Messrs. Rob
ert, Samuel and Josiah Lanyon, &C
companied by Mr.. Jennie Lanyon lef
for their homes after attending tht
funeral OF Mr.. VIM. Lanyon Sr.; anc
Mr.. John Lanyon returned TO his hons
in Waukegan on Thursday morning.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
KNIGHTS OF THE TEMPLE.
Installation Party of Mineral Point
COmnlandery No. II.

Commandery No. IL,
The installation party of the Knights
Templar came off on Friday evening.
Although the weather was way down
below zero. there was very good
attendance.
The Knights appeared in uniform.
Sir Knights Pryor and Spensley con-
Quoted the exercises in way that was
a credit to the order.
| The Mineral Point orchestra, at in
tervals, furnished music during the
installation exercises. and afterwards,
| for the dance, which lasted to the
early hours. Sir Knight Hornung
furnished the supper, which was
unusually good.
There was a pleasing incident, just
after the installation, which is worthy
of special mention. Sir Knight
Sylvester was called out, and present.
ed with costly and beautiful
| jewel, in token OF his past services Us
Eminent Commander. He was taken
completely hy surprise, Sir Knight
Pryor u,tGe tur presentation speech,
in which he alluded to- the high esteem
in which Sir Knight Sylvester was
held by his brother Knights, and the
high houors which he had received
from time to time in the order: all of
which duties he had discharged not
only with care, but in such n way as
to win the admiration of his
co-lahorcrs. The speaker said it was
the wish of the Sir knights, not
only that many years await Sir
Knight Sylvester but that he might
see his grandson emulate him as an
upright and true Knight. 1t was "
pleasure to bestow such a jewel on
one so worthy of it, and to express
the belief that the cross, crown and
motto of the jewel we're the guiding
principles of his life, which in the end
are the Joy Of the Lord. : TO all Of
which, Sir Knight Sylvester responded
in words of thanks: which were as we'll
received as they were tcrsely aud we'll
expressed. The jewel is the gift of
individuals of the order and is u
beautiful piece of work.
Following are the officers of the
Commandery. Sir Knight William
Ireweek enjoys the high honor of be-
| ing thrice installed Eminent Com
mander, position which he ills with
| fallhluiness ana marked ability.
w, Treweck, +, &.
T.. A. Phillips, G.
w q. Hales, G. &.
| n. Treweek, $. W,
w. p. Bliss, j. W.
w. II, Curry, =.
A. i. Bishop, Treas,
II II, Wright, Rec.
VIM. Perry, $. b.
W. ii. Bennett Sword b.
$. f. Shepard, W.
Oliver Gray, I'd &.
u T.. Jacobs, I'd q.
i. q. Ludden, list G..
sam. Terrill, G. OF c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16

The marriage of Mr.. John l.. Gray
and Miss Josephine Engels took place
at high noon on Tuesday, Feb. Ii,
in Janesville, at the home of Mr..
Bert Schlater, Rev. Dean MeGinnity
officiating. The Democrat uuites with
host of other friends in rendering
best wishes and hearty congratula-
tions.
Zero weather and the fear of n cold
hall did not keep the people away last
Wednesday evening when the Ariels
appeared here for the first time.
This troupe is universally acknow-
lodged to be the STAR in this course.
When all praise it under the trying
circumstances of cold hall, the
concert must be more than good
The Reciter was especially fine
four times she had to appear, as an
encore to satisfy her audience. The
violinist and the singers were all
good. If the Woman's Club can
always in the course furnish such
attractions there will be no cause for
complaint.
Judge Fawcett, of Omaha, was in
Mineral Point during the past week
on visit to his son, who has been i'll
for many months at the Chandler
home. We are glad to report the son
improving. The Judge has returned
to Omaha to complete the present term
of Court for the Fourth district of
Nebraska.
Mr.. Edwin Howard we are glad to
state, is around again after month $
siege of la grippe.
The appointment of n. Il. Martin
as Postmaster at Mineral Point was
confirmed on Tuesday February IA.
Preparations are being made for n
big meeting of the Wisconsin
Pharmaceutical association which
will be held in Janesville, in August
next.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. j. Burns have
been called upon to mourn the death of
their infant daughter, aged one year.
The funeral will take place tomorrow,
Friday morning,
Miss Leonora James and Mrs. II. s.
We'll very pleasantly entertained
about fifty of their lady friends at
the home of Mrs. H. S. We'll, Mon
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Gibbons
are home from Platteville, where Mr..
Gibbons has been at work for the
past five months on the new Bailey
block. He pronounced it fine and
costly structure and a credit to Platte
Vile. Mr.. and Mrs. Gibbons friends
welcome their return to Mineral
Point.
Married at Baker City, Oregon, Jan.
2S, 1899, at the home of Mr.. John Kis-
sell, by the Rev. r. Young, Mr.
Thos. Beaumont, of North Powder,
Oregon, and Miss Emaline NJ. kringle
late of Newell, Iowa. The parties
were both raised in Mineral Point,
Wis. For the past five years Mr..
Beaumont has been following farming
in this vicinity. Mr.. and Mrs. Beau
mont will settle down on the Hutchison
ranch, near North Powder, Oregon.
The Shrove Tuesday and Valentine
entertainment, given on Tuesday even.
ing at the home of Mr.. N. H. Snow,
by Trinity Parish Guild, proved de-
lightful social event. An elegant sup
per was served, and the guests were
very pleasantly entertained. The re-
ceipts were $2l.5
Mr.. c. H. Pease has been here
establishing local telephone ex
change, and is meeting with good
success. He is banker of Richland
Center, and is cousin of Mr.. Guy c..
Haseltine, who has been in this Office
a number of months.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16

WANTED Several Trustworthy
persons In this state to manage our bus
iness In their own and nearby counties. II
Is mainly Office work conducted At home.
Salary straight 5000 n year and exuenses-
definite bonafde. no more no less salary,
Monthly s75. References. Enclose self ad-
dressed stamped envelope. Herbert Z. Hess.
Prest., Dept. NJ. Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
JAMES pENBERTHY.
Fresh Oysters
On hand everyday Mt Spratler's. Is
Special Notice.

DR.. +. M. Bailey, having become
associated with me for the practice Of
medicine, We desire to thus publicly
make known the fact. Thanking the
community for past patronage, we
hope, by u faithful mlhllment OF the
duties Of our profession, TO merit u
continuance Of the same.
WILLIAM EASTMAN, M. ID.
Mineral Point, Feb. y, 1899.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
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Order of the Eastern Star.

Order of the Eastern Star.
Tho ninth annual session OF the
Grand Chapter OF the Order OF tho
Eastern Star of the state OF Wiscon-
sin will convene In tho Masonic Build
ing, corner Jefferson aud Oneida
streets, In Milwaukee, at two o'clock,
"Wednesday afternoon, February ~,
1900.
The Plankinton House will be tho
headquarters of the Worthy Grand
Matron during tho session. A recop-
tion will be given by the Grand
officers In the arcade and parlors Of
this hotel ON Tuesday evening, to
which all Representatives and mem
hers of the Grand Chapter are invited.
Arrangements have been made for
reduced railroad fare by those attend
ing the Grand Chapter, but In order
to secure tho Same II Is absolutely
necessary that receipts be taken for
faro paid coming to Milwaukee, said
receipts to be deposited with the
Grand Secretary, ON tho first day OF
the session. This information should
be given to all members OF tho order,
who contemplate coming To the Grand
Chapter.
Mrs. w, II, Pridoaux, Worthy Ma
tron of Mineral Point Chapter No,
I, II, II. Wright, Past Worthy Pa
tron, and Mrs. II, II, Wright, Past
Worthy Matron, win probably attend
from this city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
Millinery.

Miss Preston will return March q,
with complete line Of spring milli
merry. Meantime Miss Amy Mastcn
will keep the store and serve GUS
TONERS. 27w4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
street Sprinkling.

wish TO announce that will con-
tlnuc the sprinkling business the com
ing season. With thanks To the pub
lie for past patronage, and trusting
the future will be tho same IN the
past, ! nm respectfully,
JAMES pENBERTHY,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
Miss Preston

Is in the city, to study the styles in
millinery, and to select a choice stock
to be opened March 27, at her new
stand, opposite Gundry & Gray'se
Miss Masten will conduct the store
during the absence of Miss Preston.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16

More precious than pure gold be-
cause II never fails TO cure your head
ache, indigestion, constipation, PIN
plies, bad blood. A great system reg
ulator. Rocky Mountain Tea. East
man n MeserOle. 70
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
Latest Millinery.

A full line Of the latest things II
millinery will be opened up March q
by Miss Preston, opposite Gundry 4
| Gray's. Tw4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
A Card.
over Bishops Furniture Store.

We, the undersigned, agree 70 re-
fund the morey on ffty cent bottle
OF Creene's Syrup Of Tar II IL fails 70
cure your cold. We also guarantee a
twenty-five cent bottle 70 prove salts
factory or no pay. w. II. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16

/ will visit Mineral Point Tuesday
OF each week. am prepared 70 give
private and class instructions In elo-
cution, physical culture and voice
culture. Selection for recitations
furnished on application.
MRS. CAPE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
Remember

That Gundry & Gray are still selling
Jackets and Cloaks At one half price
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
SMOKE BONO
DC CIGAR.
Spring Millinery.

Miss Preston is in the city markets
studying the styles and selecting the
choicest things for her spring stock
to be opened on March 27, opposite
Gundry IL Gray's. 27w4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
PLUMBING.
steam and Hot Water Fitting
and Furnace Work.

These are our specialties. Having
had 70 years experience In these
mes, we can do you first class work,
and At the lowest prices. Remember
We still sell the Favorite and Royal
Stoves and Ranges, and carry full
line OF Hardware. Opposite First Ma
tiOnal Bank.
10y JOHN J. PRNHALLEGON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
Remember

That NJ. Wearne & Co. have removed
their stock to the White House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
Fine California Prunes,

Four pounds for % cts. At Gales
Cash Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
RED CROSS
Stoves and Ranges.
To all Whom II May Concern.

Before leaving your Ice contracts
for next season, inquire Of b. Bruet-
thug. successor TO Charles Gilman,
for prices,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
Cure for la yripnc,

Foley's Honey and Tar heals the
lungs and cures the racking cough
usual to La grippe aud prevents pncu-
monia. 1t is guaranteed, 2a2 and
SOC Eastman and Moscrole. II
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
One lInlt OF

On prices of Cloaks and Jackets, At
the store of Gundry X Gray,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
DC ClGA r.

Frost Bites and Chilblains
Quickly ""-ed by Banner Salve, the
most healing remedy in the world
Eastman & Meserole. 25
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16
IOWA COUNTY DEMOCRAT

Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point,
Wis. as second class matter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-02-16

Price: s1.s5. Year in Advance
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-18

CAlARRH OF THE KIDNEYS.
lPe-ru-na never fails to cure It. }

Mr.. c. X. Cosby, of Vale Mills, Giles
county, Tenn, writes: "Five years ago
contracted very bad case OF kidney
trouble. 1 was expected to die by all
my friends; but, to the surprise of all, !
still live, thanks to Fortuna and Mama
lin"
Ernst Knobloch, Gallitzin, Pa, writes;
"Pe-ru-na cured me OF kidney trouble.
will recommend your medicine be.
cause can do so truthfully.n
Catarrh of the kidneys quickly leads
to chronic Brights disease. Pe-ru-na
should be taken atthe appearance of the
first symptom. II taken in the early
stages of the disease Pe-ru-na is sure to
cure every case. Pe-ru-na cures catarrh
of the kidneys simply because it cures
catarrh wherever located. No other sys-
temic catarfh remedy has as yet been
devised. Insist upon having Pe-ru-na
There are no medicines that can be sub
stituted.
Mrs. L. @. Saunders, 2O7 Haynes street
Atlanta, Ga, says: "Iwas troubled with
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-18

One on Nswbury street, between Han
took and India.
/ One opposite the North school.
One on the corner Of Pearl and Kenns-
bee streeia
One on Cumberland street. at the head
Of Mayo.
gone on Market street. between Congress
and Middle.
One on Exchange street, between Mid :
ole and Federal.
One on Temple strset. between Federal
and Middle.
One on DAnforth street, bstwsen High
and Park.
One on Gilman street, above A.
Tbs committee will meet this afternoon
to consider the prorosItionss 20. the Conso !.
idated company and to consult with th
managers Of the Portland Elsctrio Light
company regarding the proposition Of the
Consolidated.
The light committee win probably To-
cate arc lights On Thursday evening. A
great many Of the arc lights now on D les
will be changed to swinging lights on ac-
count OF trees and other distractions
There has been perfect harmony among
this membsrs OF the committee ever since
their reorganization and whatever ac-
tion has been taken by them has bean
taken unanimously. The COMMITTEES in.
tends TO have as many swinging lights as
pCssible.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-18
Do You Feel Tireds

"When you hear man complaining Of
that tired feeling you may be sure that
he spends more of his day talking and
lounging than working" said a wen
known physician.
"A truly hard worker never suffers
from this disease, for such it is. 1t arises
from not working off, by either mental or
manual exercise or work, the superhuous
energy given to every man. This ener-
gy, If left, turns itself, so to speak, to
forming poisonous juices which sap the
vitality.
Gust as a thoroughly trained athlete
waits with certainty his second wind, so
every really hardworking business man
knows that he does his best work after
he has shaken off that tired feeling
I'm fact. you will find that really
hard worker never complains of it after
he has passed his twenty-ffth or twenty.
seventh year, because he has then train
ed this energy to do it's proper work
that is, keep his mind and body fresh and
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Enquirer.
The Portland daily press., 1899-10-18

trouble is much better. / have i'm
proved so much that every body wants
to know what medicine am using. /
recommend it to everybody and some
have commenced to use it. The folks
all say that IL DIR. Hartman's medicine
cures me it must be great" In later
letter he says; 81 am still improving in
health people call me well now. 1 am
still using your medicine. People want
TO know what has done me so much good
and can easily tell them.n
Mr.J. Brake, of Petrolea, Ontario, Can
ada, writes: "Four years ago had a
severe attack of Bright's Disease, which
brought me SO low the doctor said moth
ing more could be done for me. 1 began
to take Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin, and
in three months was we'll man, and
have continued SO ever SINCE"