Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-07-13

evening, and ice cream will be sold for
their benefit. They furnish excellent
music literally, and they deserve such
a liberal patronage as will show that
their efforts are appl eciated by the
community.
Congressman S. H. Cook, of Neenah,
Wis, and lately candidate for the
U. S. senate, made flying visit to
our city yesterday. He come in on
the noon train and left again at 1855
p. m. During his short stay he was
the guest of Phil Allen, Jr.
On Monday last nine of our young
people ''weut a haying" to the extent
of putting upon hayrack enough fra
grant hay to make a so-called COM
| Portable seat, and then started off to
find bosky dell in which to enjoy the
refreshments furnished, according to
'up-to date" ideas, by boys and girls
alike. A delightful spot was found
halfway to Dodgeville, where few
hours were spent most pleasantly.
Upon the return to town a number of
the stay-at-home friends were treated
to roundelays, school and college
yells, which were highly appreciated.
DR.. w. G. Hales has torn down his
old brick building and is building
fine new residence upon the same site.
The excavating is nearly completed
and work is begun on the foundation.
Charles F. Healy formerly of this
city, and companion had narrow
escape from drowning at Murkegon,
Mich, on Saturday last. A special
dispatch, dated July s, to The Detroit
Free Press says: 1.-Two Grand
Rapids travelling statesmen, Messers.
Saint and Healey, representing the
Fairbanks Soap Co., had a narrow
escape from death to-day. They
went fishing in al open boat in
Murkegon lake this morning and
their boat was capsized by huge
wave. The men clung to the over
turned boat for nearly four hours
when the steamer Centennial picked
them up. They were very much en-
hausted."
The Darlington Republican of July
I, says: 'On Wednesday evening in
the presence of large congregation,
Bishop, Nicholson, of Milwaukee, con-
firmed class of six persons, pre-
scented by Rev. Burrell. This is an
extra visitation, the Bishop having
been here in early spring. The Epis-
copal church is rapidly improving,
under DR.. Burrell's administration,
and we hope they will be able to keep
him at this point.
Mrs. f. 2. Bennett and little son
are here from Fort Atkinson.
The improvements to the residence
of John B. Pittz are nearly complet-
ed. The addition makes it fine
large Uu1lulHS.
Mrs. S. p. Deahofe goes to Duluth
this week to visit her sister and
brother who reside there.
Miss Berta Deahofe and Aubry
Deahofe are spending their vacation
at the home of their father in this city.
Rev. T. J. Brown, of Lancaster,
will preach and conduct the services
at the p. M. church next Sunday
morning and evening.
Frank Graber returned home to
Racine on Thursday after visit of
several days with relatives. His wife
will remain for sometime at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Hisheu. Mr.. Hishen has been quite i'll,
but is recovering.
The assessment roll of the city is
being reviewed at the city hall this
week 1t is the aim of the assessor
and the board of review to assess
all property at its actual cash value,
and a general rise in valuation is the
result.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Barnett, of
Chicago, spent few days this week
with their friends Mr. and Mrs. r. J.
Penhallegon, Jr.
The additions and improvements
being made to the residence of Hon.
Calvert Spensley are extensive. The
whole building shows good architec-
ture and very convenient arrangement.
The best materials are used and the
finish will be very fine.