Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-01-05

proved very pleasant affair. 4
bountiful supper was served, and an
interesting program of addresses and
songs was carried out. Miss Myra
c. Grindell, of Beloit, made an ad-
dress which abounded in very many
good points. She is a pleasing speak
er, and she received the most hearty
applause. Department Commander
Russell was present and spoke words
of cheer and encouragement for his
brothers of the Post. Brief addresses
were also made by Revs. Merriheld
and Kent. The utmost hospital
ity was extended to the guests.
The weather was extremely cold, and
many from distance were unable to
be present: but altogether the occa-
sion was a pleasant one, and the re-
ceipts nearly up to those of former
years.
The funeral of Mr.. Samuel Fitz-
simons took place from Trinity Epis-
copal church, on Saturday, Dec 81,
at p. m. There was very large at
tendance of old friends and neighbors,
some being present from Belmont and
Platteville. The Rector, Nj. Chase
made short address on the Christian
life and character of the deceased,
and related how on Christmas morn
ing, when the dead brother felt that
the end was near, had read to him the
collects, the gospel, and services for
Christmas day, and which brought
him the "Peace" of that day. The
hymns were those he valued and loved.
To run a newspaper without oc-
casionally publishing an item that is
untrue or giving otfense, is like run
ming railroad without having acci-
dents or smash-ups, says II level-head-
ed contemporary-it can't be done.
No man on earth is so much imposed
on as the editor of a newspaper.
Pushed with work continually, he
must rely on second and third parties
for information in regard to events
that transpire. Frequently statements
are received from reliable people
which are subsequently discovered to
be without foundation. If therefore
kind reader, you find yourself aggra-
waited by some statement in your home
paper, keep the fact in mind. Do not
fly off the handle, but go to the editor
and ask for correction.
Rev. Robert B. Martin, of Mineral
Point, delivered lecture at the Cen
tennial church, Lamont, Wis, Sat
urday evening, Dec. 81, 1898. He
took as his subject: "The Penitentes
of Old and New Mexico:" and work in
the slums of our cities. Mr.. Martin
is an able speaker, and is deeply in
terested in the work he is engaged
in-that of saving fallen sinners for
Christ. All who heard his lecture
were we'll pleased for the time and
money expended. The people of La
mont hope to hear Rev. Martin again,
-"Hired Man." Lamont, Wis.
The New Years Tea Meeting at the
P. M. church last Monday evening,
was one of the most successful ever
held, and the quality of the supper
fully sustained the reputation of the
church for the excellence of the re-
pasts they serve. AS was the case last
year, the church voted not to have a
public meeting in the audience room.
So the time was spent socially until
after nine O'Clock the crowd remained,
and then after an evening of enjoy
ment, separated.
The dates of the next department
encampment which is to be held in
Milwaukee have been fixed by Com
mander Charles H. Russell and the
local committee for May Is, II and Is.
w ork has already been commenced
and is we'll under way in preparation
for the event.
Miss Clara Burghardt, who holds a
good position as teacher at Hayward, /,
returned to her duties at that place
last Saturday, after spending her va
cation with friends and relatives OF
tnis city.
There will be a joint public install
lation of the officers of Iowa, Chapter
No. 8, Royal Arch Masons, and the
officers of Mineral Point Chapter No.
I, Order of the Eastern Star, at the
Temple, on the evening OF Thursday,
January 10.
John B. Joestgen called on Jan
uary I'd to wish The Democrat a
Happy New Year. In going away
he remarked "I'll feel good to see
my subscription label marked up to
1900.
Mr.. Owen McCarvillle, of the town
of Willow Springs, was in Mineral
Point on Wednesday and sold three
horses for the snug sum OF S260.
Hon. b. Holland circulated among
friends in Mineral Point on last FRI
day, and made The Democrat pleas
ant call
Miss Bishop left on Monday morn
ing for Dubuque, where she will visit
friends.
Nearly all of the teachers, students
and others who came home to spend
the holidays in Mineral Point, have
returned to resume their labors.
Mrs. ohm Tredinnick spent last week
visiting with her daughter Mrs.
Frank Baker of Darlington.
The public schools of Mineral Point
will reopen next Monday, after
vacation of two weeks.
Mr.. Loren Biddick visited during
the week with his mother in this city !.
Mr.. w. j. Horn returned home on
Wednesday nights train after two