Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-08-16

near, came together with their famil-
les, to help, and to celebrate this
event. Barring the "hard cider y
and sometimes what was stronger in
the pioneer days, the old methods and
customs of those days prevailed.
There was abundance of work and
plenty to eat and to spare. When the
craftsmen were called from their la
bors to refreshment, what refresh
ments they had; with tables loaded
down with all the goodies y that
these splendid farms in Wisconsin af-
ford. There was q company of some
forty present.
Miss Lillian Chabb, of Platteville,
visited friends here during the week.
Mr.. Win Reynolds is here from
Chicago, where he holds good posi-
tion.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Freligh and
sons, of Chicago, are visiting with
Mrs. Jane Kirst and will return about
Aug. Is. Mr.. Freligh expressed him.
self that Mineral Point was in a
hourishing condition.
The Willard Dramatic Stock Com
pany play here during fair week,
They gave the best of satisfaction
here last year.
Miss Bertha Brown returned on
Saturday from an extended visit at
the Chamley home near Livingston.
The Band concert under the auspices
of the Order of the Eastern Star, on
Saturday evening, furnished another
occasion last week for social enjoy
ment and life How ice cream and
cake and music bring the people
together, especially on a hot night,
and for such good cause as this
order represents. 1t was successful
gathering and attained the end in
view.
The Rev. George f. Potter, rector
of the Episcopal Church, at Lancaster,
will officiate next Sunday, both morn
ing and evening, at Trinity Episcopal
Church in this city. Mr.. Potter is a
New Yorker by birth and education
and he comes here highly spoken of
as above the average speaker. He
has been at Lancaster some ten
months and has gained the attachment
of his people.
Mr.. Bert Gale, who is connected
with the Northwestern R'y Co., in the
Supply Department, at Chicago, is
here for a short visit with his parents.
He came over from Dodgeville on
Saturday. Bert looks well and is
more than satisfied with his work.
His many friends are glad to hear OF
his continued success.
The flower show at the lecture room
of the =. NJ. church on Thursday of
last week was q great success in num-
bers and display of flowers and re-
ceipts. 1t was beautifully arrang-
ed and carried out entertainment The
display of flowers showed that this
section of the state has not been neg
lected and it can claim big interest
in the floral kingdom. Premiums
were awarded by some of the most
competent judges. The new orchestra
of seven pieces, under the direction
of Mr.. j. w. Anderson was in attend
ance and the music it furnished called
forth commendation and thanks,
The Misses Roxy and Alice Cham
ley, of Livingston, visited relatives
and friends in this city over Sunday.
Mrs. Jacob Schneberger arrived
home last Saturday evening, after an
absence of six months. During this
time she has been at Carrollton,
Illinois, with her daughter, Mrs.
Weimar, and at Chicago with friends
and relatives. Although she greatly
enjoyed her visit, yet she is glad to be
back at her old home again, and her
many friends in this city are glad to
have her back, and her long stay
makes her return doubly welcome.
Mrs. Wilkinson, whose home is
with her daughter, Mrs. George
Elliot, has gone to visit friends at
New Glarus and Janesville.
Nelson Bovee is here from Beloit,
for a visit with his old army comrades
and other friends.
J. NJ. Smith and Mayor Gorgen
were in Dodgeyille Tuesday.
Lacrosse still retains her old place
as the second city in the state, with
population Of over 81 ,000-a gain Of
600 =, tho last five wears