Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-21

Thomas, principal; Edwin Trediunick,
Grammar Dept; Mrs Alexander,
Intermediates; Miss Barrett, Primary.
The schools are in very prosperous
condition, with an attendance of $50
pupils.
Mr.. William Gilman returned on
last Saturday to Chicago, after a
short visit in this city at the home of
his uncle, Mr.. Chas. Gilman. His
visit was enjoyed by all, and es-
pecially by the friends of his boy
hood, who are glad to know that he is
meeting with the success in life which
his efforts we'll merit.
A. p. Jones left last week for north
ern Wisconsin, where he had engage
ments to Judge stock at three fairs,
namely: Cumberland, ST. Croix Falls,
and Ellsworth.
The funeral of Mrs. T.. j. Riedel
took place from her residence, on
Saturday, at ten a. M. The Rev. NJ.
Chase, Rector of Trinity Episcopal
Church, otficiated. There was a large
attendance of old friends, who we'll
remembered Mrs. Riedel in years
gone by. She was born in Ireland,
and came in an early day to this
country, Her husband was Earnest
Riedel, who died here years ago. He
was finely educated man. and clerk
ed for Mr.. koop, who was one of the
early business men of the city. Mrs.
Riedel long survived her husband,
and died at the advanced age of 81.
Deceased was true and good moth
er. Five children survive her. She
was laid to rest in Graceland Gene
terry, amid flowers and words of
Christian faith. The hymns were
those she loved.
DR.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Bailey re-
turned last week from a two weeks
visit at their former home in Waynes-
burg, Ohio.
Mrs. William Lanyon, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. A. Meserole and son made
driving trip on last Saturday to
Scales Mound, H., returning home
on Tuesday. They report a pleasant
drive and an enjoyable time.
The zinc works have been running,
night and day, for more than a year,
without shutdown or delay of any
kind. The product has been from 100
to POO barrels of oxide per day.
There was work in the third degree
in the Temple, on Tuesday night. The
following Masons from out of town
were present: Messrs. Mich aelson,
Allen, Huntington and Mcconnell, of
Darlington: A. S. White, Pittsburg,
Kansas; w. A. Garden, Belmont.
Mr.. Harlow Gordon and wife, of
Blanchardville, visited in this city
Sunday.
Ed A. Phillips, manager of the
L. S. Hotel, we are pleased to state is
able to be at his post of duty again
after an illness of several days.
Chas Mckinley, of Darlington, Wis
tied with friends in this city Sunday
Mrs. Thomas Burke recently erected
in the Waldwick Catholic cemetery a
fine monument in memory of her hus-
band who lies buried there.
Mrs. Fred G.. Hill and son Charley
returned on last Saturday to Beloit,
after pleasant stay at the home of
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Gilman.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. White and little
daughter Mary returned last Thurs
day to their home in Sioux City.
Mr.. Frank Smith, who is remem-
bered as son of the late Whitney
Smith, has been visiting in Mineral
Point during the week. He is a Har-
ward College graduate and is now a
mining engineer at Deadwood, S.
Dakota.
At Denver, on Tuesday of last week,
before the Colorado state board Of
pharmacy, Blair Crawford success
fully passed an examination for reg
istered pharmacist. He is with
Kieth's Pharmacy, at Gillett.
II. S. Snow has begun the work of
erecting a fine reidence on the lot
which he purchased last summer.
Twenty ear loads of stock were
shipped from Mineral Point station
this week.
r. II. Goldsworthy last week com
pleted the erection Of ten new furnaces
at the Iinc works.
DR.. w G.. Hale's new residence is
nearing completion. II will be one Of
the finest homes in the city.