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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
REWEY.
To The Iowa County Democrat,

To The Iowa County Democrat.
The entertainment held in the hall
at the close of the school term on
Friday, May 26, was largely attended,
a number not gaining access to the
hall. The graduates were Miss Dora
Martin and Owen Gibbon. The eXer-
cises went to show that both the
teachers and pupils had worked hard.
The Broom Drill, by the eight young
girls. Dora Martin, Ora Martin,
Mertie Thomas, Fern Brazzel, Jennie
Henderson,, Gertie Smith, Ethel Pate
field, Nellie Gibbon-with Miss Grace
Hughes at the organ, could not be
excelled. Then came drill by ten
boys-Raymond Baker, Owen Gibbon,
Eddie Johnson, John Rewey, Owen
Hitchcock, Frank Hitchcock, Walter
Streeter, Henry Smith Willie Peters,
Earle Franks and with colored rib
bons on their canes, was pleasure
to see. Flossie Phueger as Queen
of the Gypsies with a dress of red
covered with gold stars and gold
crown, made pretty picture. Lizzie
Hough customed as Gypsy girl,
and Homer Smith as peddler, per-
formed we'll their parts. Little tots
as Clara Dixon, Reed Pfueger, Dora
James and Eddie Peters made their
bow upon the stage. Mr.. Rewey
responded to the call from Prof. Kolb
and addressed the audience giving
words of advice to the pupils and
graduates, quoting the words:
Honor and shame
From no condition rise
Act well your part
There all the honor lies.
The exercises closed by a song,
" Circles are Broken
Prof. Walter kolb and Miss Grace
Hughes after months Of hard work,
deserve a needed rest
The writer who left home on sun
day, June 4. to pay a visit to friends
in Mineral Point, visited, on her way,
the sick room Of Mrs. John Williams,
who was stricken, on the y Of last
December. Her only daughter Mrs.
]. Nancolas, Jr., has devoted her
time to the care of her mother. Al
though resigned to what God sees fit,
looking at her little boys aged nine
and fourteen she expressed to the
writer the wish that she might be
spared to them. to lead them past the
most important years in their life
when they most need mothers care
and attention.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
Ex-senator Villas at Home.

The Milwaukee Journal
It was singular error In the dis
patches that announced William +
Villas as a probable successor to the
presidency OF the university, instead
OF that OF the board of regents. But
the error has brought out some sig
nificant comments which can be bu,
sources of qualification to the honor
able gentleman and his friends. They
bespeak pride in the man and con-
fidence in his ability. Two OF these
are of exceptional interest and are re-
produced as significant OF the wide
appreciation of Col. Villas. The one
Is from Republican source, the other
from a Democratic paper, both to the
one purpose.
Senator Villas is in his prime
lacks year of being 60and Madi-
son IL full OF people who expect to see
him president, not OF n university, but
OF the republic. And some OF them
long with an exceeding great longing.
Madison Journal, Rep.
The Democrat will 90 The Independ-
ent one better and make another sug-
gestlon, that the Democrats Of Wis
consin present solid front and ask
that Ex-senator William +. Villas be
nominated for president of the United
States in 1900. Thinking people of
the United States know that he has
been an honor to the Democratic
party, always. With such a man as
William +. Villas at the head Of the
national ticket in 1900, what Democrat
could not walk with his head up?-
Portage Democrat.
These excerpts speak the hopes of
many men in all parties, not in this
state alone, but throughout the coun-
try. At present and under the con-
ditions now existing, these express
sions can only be tokens OF unsellish
appreciation and hence all the more
gratifying to those who have watched
with approval the public life of their
subject. But who knows what time
may work?
The Lacrosse Chronicle.
The Portage Democrat talks sense
when 1t proposes ex-senator Villas as
u suitable candidate for president in
1900. We can "get together on that
proposition. Mr.. Villas helped to
shape the the indianapolis platform
to the lines of the platform in which
Wisconsin's delegates to Chicago
were instructed for gold in 1896,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
Attractions at The Fair.

The managers Of the Southwestern
Wisconsin Fair are determined to
keep that popular institution in front
of all competitors. In this spirit
they have secured the greatest list
of special attractions ever seen at a
fair in this state. There will be two
Diving Horses, that will dive each
day from platform 30 feet high into
a pond Of water to be constructed for
the purpose in front of the amphi-
theatre. For three successive days
three swift Pacing Horses will race
together over the track without
drivers or sulkies. Three days sue
cessively, the only reliable Guideless
Trotter in the world will trot one
mile over the course, without rider
or driver. Each day two Diving
and Bucking Elks will perform, and
the unrivalled marksman, DR.. w. F.
Carver, will give exhibitions of his
wonderful skill with the rifle and
shot gun.
All this is in addition to the liberal
list of premiums, which has been re-
vised and improved, and the most
attractive racing program ever pre-
sented in this section. The man
ayers are confident that the people
of Southwest Wisconsin will appre-
ciate the efforts being put forth to
merit the support this fair has
hitherto enjoyed and to secure a
continuance of that support in the
future.
Whatever this Fair association
promises it will carry out. Its past
record proves this, and people may
be sure that the great features here
mentioned will be at the fair, and in
every respect equal to representation
or better.-Tribune.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

strassburg has raised $4,000 marks for
a statue to Goethe.
The state of Texas is about rs, 900
square miles larger in area than Spain.
The London ,rapers are speaking of
the Vicereine of India as THE Letter of
Asia"
The healthiest occupations in the
flower-raising.
They say in Pemhrokeshire, England,
when it SHOWS while the sun is shining,
that "the devil is beating his wife"
The French-Amertcan club has printed
a map on which are noted all electric
stations in France at which the ac-
cumulators can be loaded.
Golf has gained such a foothold
among lovers of outdoor sports in New
York that the park board has placed
professional instructors on the public
links.
OF the 100000 gallons of brandy pro-
duced in the United States last year
California alone contributed 1887, $50.
Virginia yielded los. lis; Kentucky, &C.,
ia.
Last years output of coal was the
greatest in the history of the United
States, amounting to 159,000000 net tons
OF soft coal and 46,SOo000 tons of anthra-
cite.
Spain has greater mineral resources
than any other country in Europe, in
GLIDING iron. copper, zinc, silver, anti
mony, quicksilver, lead and gypsum.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
WALDWICK.

To The Iowa County Democrat.
COur district school closed on Fri
day of last week. The program in the
afternoon consisted of songs and
recitations. Refreshments, such as
candy, nuts and oranges, were served
by their much beloved teacher, Miss
Alice Gribble,
Mr.. Frank Collard, from Iowa, is
visiting his aunt, Mrs. James Ball.
Lawyer Woolcox, from Milwaukee
is here visitidg his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John WoolcoX.
Miss Lille Woolcox is home from
Edmund, where she has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Dunn.
Miss Mamie Skews, who has been
quite sick, is better at this writing.
Children's Day at the M. E. church
next Sunday, Is. An extensive pro-
gram is expected.
The M. E. Sunday school will hold
their annual picnic June p. Every
body come and have good time.
Mr.. Benjamin Thompson sprained
his ankle, by falling from a load of
grain.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
His Life Was Saved.

Mr.. j. T.. Lilly, u prominent citizen
of Hannibal, Mo-, lately had won
derful delivery from frightful
death. In telling of it he says; 81
was taken with Typhoid Fever, that
ran into Pneumonia. My lungs be-
came hardened. | was SO weak
couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing
helped me. expected to soon die OF
Consumption, when | heard of DR..
Kings New Discovery. One bottle
gave great relief. continued to use
it, and am now we'll and strong,
can't say too much in its praise"
This marvellous medicine is the surest
and quickest cure in the world for all
Throat and Lung trouble. Regular
sizes 80 cents and Sl00. Trial bottles
free at l'rideauX's Drug Store. II
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
FOUR GRADUATES.
Eleventh Annual Commencement of
the Linden High School.

Eleventh Annual Commencement of
the Linden High School.
The graduating exercises of the
Linden High School were held in
Hicks Hall, on last Friday evening.
Following was the program:
Sextette- Greeting Glee, - Miss
Heathcock's Department.
Invocation-Rev. c. Cook.
Duet-"The Moon is Beaming DER
the Lake''-Miss Mable Treloar, Miss
Mae Glanville.
Solo II Fear no Foe" - Mr.. J..
Johnson.
Address-Prof. David James.
Chorus-"Fairy and"--Miss Bar
ret's Department.
Duet" No Hope Beyond"--Mr. j.
Vial, Mr.. j. Johnson.
Presentation of Diplomas.
Duet" Where Warbling Waters
Flow"-Miss Mae Granville, Miss
Mable Treloar.
Benediction-Rev. c.. Cook.
The principal, Miles Thomas, in
presenting the diplomas to the class,
made brief address in which he
said, that our lives ought to mean
more than living for self. We ought
to look toward future and not live
entirely In the present. A noble aim
means more than self. 1t means un-
selfish service to humanity. 1t means
purpose and labor. Man must lose
himself In unselfish service for others
before he can feel the significance of
his opportunity. A writer says, that
Education is making the most posi-
BILE out of the stuff that is in u.s." 1t
means that education ought to make
the carpenter a better carpenter, the
blacksmith " better blacksmith, the
lawyer u better lawyer, and SO on.
Education needs to be more thorough,
expansive and genial. Education
must be to a large extent the individ
uals own act in after years. Educat-
ion has time and opportunity to en-
ploy its agencies. Yet it frequently
misses its aim, and leaves its subject
unqualified or disqualified for noble
career. Character is an essential to
all high and noble aims-not what
people think you are, but what you
are. All influential power in all de-
partments of practical, intellectual
and moral energy is the expression
of character, of forcible and presist-
ing persons who have grown into u
statue, more or less colossal, through
an assimilation of material or spirit
ual realities. This fact makes pro-
auctions the test and measure of pow
err and declares that us u man is so
shall be his work. by showing that
man and things are not so good and
great as they seem, it may destroy
the hope born of our dreams; but it is
the source of another and more brac-
ing hope born of activity and intelli-
gence. If it starts into being one gen.
uinc thrill of vital thought, or touch
that inmost nerve of activity, whence
character derives it's force, it will be
found to cheer and point upwards,
like other angels of the Lord.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15

Lieut.. Joseph b. Whiting, Jr.
acting assistant surgeon u. S. A.,
who served In the war with Spain
from the beginning, IL home. He says
he has had his fiji OF military life and
and il glad to get back. He left
GAINESVILLE as assistant surgeon OF the
First Wisconsin, but when his regi-
ment was ordered home from Jackson
vile he was assigned to duty rs sur
gcon OF the signal corps battalion OF
the Seventh army corps and sent to
Cuba.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15

If troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain Pain-Balm trial.
1t will not cost you cent if it does
no good. One application will relieve
the pain. 1t also cures sprains and
bruises in one-third the time required
by any other treatment. Cuts, burns,
frostbites, quinsey, pains in the side
and chest, glandular and other swell
ings are quickly cured by applying it..
Every bottle warranted. Price 25 and
80 cts. Vivian's Pharmacy. ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
Relief Against Trusts

Manltowoc Pilot.
The Indiana Supreme court has
taken step toward afording relief
decision that II combination of corr
porations to destroy competition and
thereby increasing the price of goods
renders forfeiture of the charters
liable. The trusts must he handled
without gloves even il cxtra-legal
measures are necessary. The condit-
ions are similar to those of war in
which the means Justify the end.
The organization of trusts is certainly
leading to revolution and to obviate
this, drastic measures are advisable.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
Masonic Picnic.

Tho Chronicle
Arrangements for the annual picnic
of the Southwestern Wisconsin Ma
sonic Picnic Association, which will
be held in Dodgeville on Friday, June
23d, are progressing very favorably,
and the event promises to be one of
great interest and pleasure. The court
house park has been secured for the
speaking and singing exercises and
the Nj. T.. church lawn for the picnic
dinner, and the brethren will rendeH-
vous vt llocking's rink, preparatory
to forming procession for the parade.
The program will include an address
of welcome by Hon. Aldro jerks,
Past Grand Master of the order, II
reponsc by Hon. j. w. Rowcy, and an
address by Hon. G. G, Rogers, of
milwaukee,, impromptu speeches 10y
other eminent Masons, and vocal aud
instrumental music galore. Special
trains at reduced rates of fare will be
run on both railroads, aud all Nom
bers of Masonic lodges and Eastern
Star chapters are cordially invited Ia
come and bring their families and
friends
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
A BACKWARD STEP.

The recent action Of President
Mckinley, which nulliies to n great
extent the civil service reform law,
has called out many strong express
sions Of disapproval not only from
the democratic and independent press
but from many staunch republican
journals as we'll. Tho great admins
tration newspaper Tho Chicago Times
Herald says:
"Outsde OF Washington there
has been no demand for this back
ward step. On the contrary, the
principle Of appointment for merit
and not for pull or from personal
favor has been winning recruits In
every section of the country. From
the day that there was n suggestion
that President Mckinley was about to
issue an order removing some 1000
from the classified service, the press
of the country has been outspoken In
warning him against any such back
ward step.
1.-The long-delayed order has boon
issued, and 1t Is received with sor-
row by the true friends OF the admin
istration and with unalloyed Joy by
every spokesman throughout the re-
public.
mo detailed analysis Of this Is nee
cssnry to demonstrate that it surrcn-
ders TO pnrtisanship and personal
choice the essential principle of the
merit system, which Is that all offices
arc trusts, not for party, nor for
damn nj hupnnnA ~ phinTA lint
for the government and for the people.
"The President has mistaken the
the bu2zing of the politicians In
Washington for the wish of the
people"
A statement just issued by the Ma
tional Civil Service Reform League
places the number of offices which the
ordcr of the President withdraws from
the civil service ut over 10 900, instead
of 1000 rs estimated by The Times
filed n strong protest against the am
tieipatcd action of the President,
Offering among other reasons "that II
rctrograde movement IN the develop
ment of our administrative system
would be peculiarly unfortunate and
inopportune ut II time when IL is pro-
posed to extend that system to distant
dependencies and to Offer the advan-
tages of stable and competent civil
service to other people, but all
objections were UNDECIDED: and the
league appeals to public opinion &c
defeat the restoration Of the spoils
system,
The Milwaukee, Sentinel and The
Oshkosh Northwestern and other IN.
iluential republican newspapers O
Wisconsin take the same ground rs
The Times Herald and refuse tt
apologize for the wrong which Mr.
Mckinley has done the cause OF civi
service reform.
Mr.. Mckinley will surely find on
that he made u mistake, or worse
when he robbed the civil service re
form movement of the legitimate fruit,
OF victory. AS the candidate of hi,
party for reelection he would b,
greatly handicapped by the recor,
which he has just made as II spoils
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
HOW's Thisl

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any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
+ j. CHENEY & CO., Props Toledo, O.
We the undersigned, have known F. j. Che
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and financially able to carry out any obliga-
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. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
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the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15

Tho woman who is lovely in face,
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attract
i've must keep her health. 1t she is
weak, sicllly and all run down, she
will he nervous and irritable, II she
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her Impure blood will cause pimpics,
hlotchcs, skin cruptions and wretch
cd complexion. Electrict Bitters is
the best medicine in the world to rcg-
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skin, rich complexion. 1t will make Il
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
Had Kidney Disease ~ Years.

MIR. G.. A. Stillman, II merchant of
Tampicc, H., writes: "Foley's Kid
ely Cure is meeting with wonderful
success. 1t has cured some cases here
that physicians pronounced incurable
myself am able to testify to its mer-
its. My face to-day is a living picture
of health, and Foley's Kidney Cure
has made it such. | had suffered
twenty-sevcn years with the disease,
and to-day feel ten years younger
than did one year ago. can OBJ
tain some wonderful certificates of its
medical qualities, Eastman x Mes
erolc. -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
Cured When Others Failed.

S. A. Ingalls,, Crown Point, N. y,
writes: "My wife suffered from kid
ncy trouble for years. She consulted
several physicians and tried II number
of Kidney Cures without getting relief.
She was induced to try Foley's Kid
ney Cure and in less than Il week after
she began using it, she was greatly
improved and three bottles cured her
Eastman ~ Meserolc. "
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15

What is kodol Dyspepsia Cure? It
is the newly discovered remedy, the
most effective preparation ever de-
vised for aiding the digestion and as
similation of food, and restoring the
derangcd digestive organs to a natural
condition. 1t is n discovery surpas-
sing anything yet know to the medical
profession W. II. Prideaux. IL
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15

The Junior Annual Is the title OF a
large and handsome catalogue issued
by the High School ut Prescott, Wis.
IL contains u great deal of well edited
historical matter relating to the
school and the community and Is
illustrated by many fine half-tone cuts.
II WAS printed In the Office OF The
Prescott Tribune, and Is creditable to
all concerned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
COBB.
To The Iowa County Democrat.

To The Iowa County Democrat
There will be quarterly meeting SER
vices in the M. E. Church, commence
ing Saturday evening, June II, with a
sermon by Elder Trousdale, of Platte
vile. Love Feast at 8 a. IN. Sunday,
Jane Is. Preaching by the Elder
1890 in the morning, followed by the
Lords Supper. No preaching in the
evening. Epworth League meeting
instead, as usual.
Alvin Goldthorp has bought an in
terest in blacksmith shop at Mont
fort, and has plenty of work, as he is
good mechanic.
The Cobb streets, are being put in
good condition by d. w. Bowes and
force of men The middle of the
streets is being raised, throwing the
water to the sides of the streets in
stead of cutting out the center.
J. G. Goldthorp and daughter,
Hazel made Montfort call last Sat-
urday
Clyde Goldthorp is now working in
the creamery.
Leslie Callow and wife made OAR
lington q visit last Saturday.
Dave Lemen, of Milwaukee, is Wis
iting in and around Cobb, and looks
we'll.
VIM. Rapson called on friends in
Dodgeville last week.
We are sorry to hear of the con-
tinued illness of Miss Dolling, of
Edmund and hope for her speedy re-
covery.
The Uncle Toms Cabin company
which exhibited here last week were
greeted with a full house, and gave
good satisfaction.
Our carpenters are all busy build
inu
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, June II, 1892
Letters addressed as follows remain
unclaimed at the Mineral Point post
office:
Miss Margretta Lewis.
In calling for the above please say
advertised -
y, r. MARTIN, Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15

Judge j. II. Bennett, who has long
been regarded as one OF the ablest
jurists OF Wisconsin, died at his home
in Evansville, on Friday evening,
June o, of apoplexy. He came to
Wisconsin in 1913. In 1882 he was
elected Judge Of the Twelfth circuit to
succeed Judge II. s. Congor, and he
has ever since held that position.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
For Sale,

A two story Brick Dwelling con-
tanning 8 rooms, conveniently situat-
ed for the business part of city.
Also two store buildings on High
Street. For particulars see j. B.
Reynolds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
Through Coach to Chicago.

Leaves Mineral Point every morn
ing Except Sunday 6;45 a. m; arrives
in Chicago Lao pm. Leaves Chicago
daily Except Sundays 2 pm; arriv-
es in Mineral Point at $50 p. m. No
change of cars from Mineral Point to
Chicago after June II.
N. H. SNOW, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15
A Card.

We, the undersigned, agree to re-
fund the moEey on fifty cent bottle
of Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to
cure your cold. We also guarantee a
twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay. w. II. Prideaux.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15

The Teller remarks that there Is a
hopeful prospect that hereafter more
attention will be given to compost
tion, elocution and rhetoric than here
tofore in the Lancaster schools.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15

man, and, besides the Rough Rider
who is Governor of New York, has a
we'll earned reputation as true and
uncompromising friend of civil SER
vice reform, and he might be dan
gerous rival OF Mr.. Mckinley for the
republican party nomination next
ypar
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15

The June 10Th number Of The
Youths Companion will contain the
first chapter Of Robert Thomson $
serial story, Professor tale of
railroad life; "rhc Island of Ne.
gros, a lively description of the GU
rious life in little known Philippine
island, which lately sought United
States protection; "The Tyrant,' u
story by Harriet Prescott Spotrord,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-06-15

letter, Eczema and Skin Diseases
yield quickly to the marvellous healing
qualities of Banner Salve made from
prescription of skin specialist of
world wide fame. Eastman & Mes
erole. ~