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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21
REIMONV mon SCHOOL.

\ class of six members graduated
this year from the Belmont High
school, namely: Mabel A. Hunting
ton, Anna Nj. Nodolt, Stephen j.
Webster, Henry T., Wichmann,
Thomas A. Martin, and Earl Il, chat
FAINT.
The commencement exercises were
held Thursday evening, June :. TN
closing his address to the graduates,
Prof Thompson said;
CAS- YOU leave the school do not
think that ljfc's work has been ac-
complishcd for 1t has not yet begun,
Ever keep in mind that you are to de-
termiuo your place in life, 1t will be
what YOU make it, The timo to build
character Is now. The past is gone
to return no moro. The future, when
we reach It, will be present, SO now is
the time to work, Men look back ON
periods Of their lives that arc filled
with toll. hardship and trials, rccOg.
ui2iug them as the times In which they
built up thcir characters aud fortified
themselves against lat1r rcvcrscs,
Man can mako no progress save
against adverse conditions. All pro-
gross is madc against hard and stern
resistance. An easy victory is n poor
victory. 1t is in the shock of stern
conflict that souls are mado or
married,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21
MRS. AMERICA HOWARD
RIDDICk

was Dor June %, 1916, at Bruceville,
Knox county, Indiana, and came to
Wisconsin with her parents in 1850
She was married in 1869 to William
Biddick, who died il 1873. She died
of heart failure June 10, 1900. She
leaves two sons, Loren and William
and q sister and brothcr-Mrs. T..
w. Sylvester Of Mineral Point and
Mr.. Thomas j. Howard Of ChetelI.
Baron county, Wis, Mrs. Biddick
was a member of the Christian church,
at Plattcvile. where she lived about
twenty years. She belonged to the
Relief Corps and the Rebekahs Of
Mineral Point The funeral was held
on Wednesday morning, with services
conducted by Rev. George Merrifield,
and accompanied by relatives, Re
bekahs, and members Of the Relief
Corps, the body was taken to Platte
vile for intcrment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21
NORTH WALDWICK.

To The Iowa County Democrat.
Miss Bertha Bond who has been
seriously sick, is recovering.
Miss Annie Gardner, of Mineral
Point, visited with her cousin, Miss
Beatrice James.
Mr.. Barnie Laverty was one of the
number who were confirmed at ST.
Paul's Catholic church, in Mineral
Point last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Walsh Sunday
ed at the home of Ohm LaVerty.
Mrs. Maurice Toay, who has been
very sick, is recovering.
Mr.. Henry James has Il new we'll
drilled.
Mrs. Laura Beecher and two sons
are up from Warren, ILL.,, for a short
visit with relations.
Master Arthur Trebilcock, of
EnglewOod, H., is here for a visit
with his grandmother, Mrs. Philippa
Gribble, and various other relatives.
Every person took his best girl to
the picnic at WaldWick last week, and
those who didn't have a best girl went
in hopes of getting one. A good time
is reported and crackers and cheese
were for sale at a reasonable price at
the stores.
The basement for Stephen Walsh 5
new barn is completed, and Stephen
is patiently waiting for the carpen-
tCrS.
Mrs. Mary James, of HollandaIe,
wOrshipod at Bethel on Sunday,
Miss Bertha Ellery, of Mineral
Point, visited recently at the home of
David PottcrtOn.
Mr.. and Mrs Maurice Dobson Sun
daycd in Plum Grove at the home of
Mr.. Bcckerleg.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21
PYTHIAN PICNIC.

Thursday, the day of the Pythian
picnic, was ideal for such an event.
But the members from surrounding
towns did not send as full delegations
as were anticipated. Yet at the time
of the opening exercises a very
good crowd assembled on the fair
grounds. Dinner was served to a
large number. At two p. m. the
crowd, attracted by the band, soon
came together, when Geo. Crawford,
in the absence of the president, called
the meeting to order The exercises
were opened with a prayer by Rev.
John Hardcastle, of the =. NJ. church.
Henry Jackson, Chancellor Com
mandcr in and earnest manner and in
well chosen words, welcomed the sew
cral delegations: to which r.. j. Will
son, of Darlington, Roy Smoker, of
DodgeVille, and l.. w. Pollard, of
Linden, responded. Addresses were
also made by Rev. Messrs. Hardcastle
and Chase. While we have no space
to give even an outline OF their
speeches, we may say that they were
patriotic, humorous and serious. The
program, including the six addresses,
occupied only about the space OF one
hour, and the large audience gave
close attention to the end.
The game of base ball was we'll
contested between Dodgeville and
Mineral Point Knights, resulting in
favor of the latter, and was witnessed
by large crowd. Supper was
served at 5 p. m, and in the evening
a reception and dance given at Castle
Hall was well attended. The receipts
for the day from all sources were cor
respondingly large. The Rathbone
Sisters did their part, and the large
receipts were due in great measure
to their efforts. The best of feeling
prevailed, and friendship, charity
and beneVolencc were not only
doomed by the speakers, but found
object lessons everywhere in the
crowd. The order and good behavior
of the crowd showed itself every
where, and as one of the speakers
said; Knighthood was in Hover"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21
Memorial

Of George II. Legate Woman's Relief
Corps on the death Of Sister America
Howard Biddick.
Death has once more invaded our
ranks and removed from thence a
loved member.
In the death Of sister Biddick we
mourn the loss of one who, in her
life excmplifcd the lraternal and
benevolent spirit Of the Woman's Re
lief Corps. Retiring and modest in
her dcmeanor, generous in her i'm
pulses, possessed Of true womanly
virtues, we will cherish her memory
rs a true and steadfast sister,
Resolved that this memorial be
spread upon our records and copies
be sent to the sons, sister and brother
Of the deceased.
MARY w. CRAWFORD,
JENNIE PRGDEAUX, Com.
VILLA pENIIALLEGON,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21
Grand Masonic Picnic,

The annual picnic of the South
western Wisconsin Masonic Picnic
Association win be held ut Lincoln
Park, Monroe, ON Monday, June %,
A fine program has been arranged.
Vocal and instrumental music.
Grand Master Charles T.. Wholnn,
of Madison, win deliver the address.
The celebrated Monroe band viii he
in attendance. Bring your dinners
and enjoy an old fashioned picnic.
Reduced rates ON all roads. COMM.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21

Dropsy, diabetes and Bright's dis
case are the result of kidney disease.
Don't neglect your case too long.
Take safe and sure remedy, Mull's
Pioneer Kidney Cure. If you get no
benefit cash the draft found in each
box. 52c. and $l.0O. w. II. Pri-
dcauN. Al
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21
Board OF Review.

The Board of Review will meet at
the Office of the City Clerk on Monday,
July 2, 1900, to review and examine
the assessment of real and personal
property in the city of Mineral Point,
for the year 1900, as laid before them
by the Assessor.
EDWARD BROWN, City Clerk
City Clerks Office, Mineral Point,
June p, 1900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21

Delavan; J. Smith, Brodhead: r..
Aid, Red Oak, Iowa; j. Madden,
Chicago f. Petit; Shullsburg: F.
Lillis, Plattevillel M Norton, Ken
dalltown: =. Rosen, Hollandale.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21

Maple City Self Washing Soap not
only saves the wear on your clothes,
because less rubbing is required, but
it saves fully half the labor For sale
by all grOCcrS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21
WALDWICK.

70 The Iowa County Democrat.
The picnic here last Wednesday was
a success, and all seemed to enjoy
themselves. The net proceeds was
$40 .S5.
Orville Stephenson, of Cobb, was
here last Wednesday to attend the
picnic.
Alfred league is busy going over
the country taking census.
Mrs. Amelia Dunn and daughter, of
Edmund, visited with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Woolcock, last week.
Charley and Flora Buckingham, of
Blanchardville. are here visiting
few days with their grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Skinner.
Jos. Grafton, John Harris. Minnie
Heath and Cora Short all spent Sun
day in Mineral Point
Mr.. and Mrs. Springer and family
and Mrs, Cridge, of Mineral Point,
spent last Sunday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Richard HuXtable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thompson, of
Argyle, attended the picnic here last
Wednesday.
Mr.. John Buckingham and wife, of
Blanchardville visited with friends
here last Saturday and Sunday.
John Harker and John erase are
quarying rock for John Harker's new
house.
Perry Noble and his mother, of Min
cral Point, was in this village on
Monday of this week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21

There's no beauty in all the land,
That can with her face compare.
Her lips are red her eyes are bright,
She takes Rocky Mountain Tea at
night. Eastman Il McserOlc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21

Cycling has its ups and downs.
After the downs, use BANNER
SALVE if you're cut or bruised. 1t
heals the hurt quickly. Eastman q
NI,,,,.,l, AZ
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21
Everything

in the line of Choice Groceries can
be found at the store of John Peter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21
MISS A. III. GALE,

Teacher Of Piano and Organ.
From National Conservatory Of
Music, New York. For terms apply
at residence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-21
A SUIT OF WHITE.

@ST N every cake Of Ivory Soap there are 100
!8&gl1 complete suits Of rich, creamy laher. Before
@2Nf dressing, put on a suit of Ivory Soap. Cover
Cz--4L the entire body from head to foot with
lather Take the suit off with tepid water and you
will remove with it all the impurities of the body
which have been carried to the surface through the
pores Use pure soap for this.
IVORY SOAP 99446o PER CENT. PURE
yHa-r1ns err4ep
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21

The exercises Of commencement week
for the Bedding public schools began al
the opera house Sunday evening when
the baccalaureate sermon was preached
by Rev. Quick, pastor of the Baptist
church, being assisted in the services
by Revs. Staley and Carman, union
service being customary on such occa.
sions. There was large attendance,
every seat being occupied. The music
was furnished by the Baptist choir,
Misses Daisy Fish and Mamie Hulburt
and Messrs. w. ID. Ballou and Elmer
Wingar, Mrs. John Crawford presiding
at the piano. Miss Fish and Mr.. Bal
lou sang solos.
The central thought OF Rev. Quick Is
remarks was that Christ is the great
master and teacher for the entire
world, that now as they were passing
out from under the guidance of the
teachers who have directed them for
years past into broader fields of action
they would be wise to accept him as
their guide and teacher through life's
journey. 1t was full Of earnestness and
vigor and made an excellent impress
sion on the audience.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21
COME TO BELDING JULY q.

Amusements for all have been abun-
dainty provided for our visitors July
4th by the committees in charge.
Hon. Phillip I. Colgrove OF Hastings,
Past Chancellor Commander OF the
World for the Knights of Pythias, and
one OF the finest orators in the state OF
Michigan, has been secured to deliver
the address. 1t is expected TO have a
fine industrial parade, representing
the various manufacturing and bust
ness interests OF the city. Prof. Mar
vim is drilling large chorus to fur
nlsh vocal music In connection with
the speaking. The base ball game
Will be between the Maroons OF Grand
Rapids and Belding mines, the Ma
rooms being the same team which
played here July 4th, two years ago,
and pleased everyone very much by
their good playing and gentlemanly
behavior. A fine list of athletic sports
has been arranged and cash prizes will
be awarded. Prof. Raimann will give
exhibitions on the high rope, includ-
ing an illuminated exhibition at night.
One of the finest bicycle experts in the
world will give two exhibitions of his
marvellous ability, the star feature be-
ing the riding down a flight of stairs
90 feet high and up another flight
nearly half as high. This last feature
alone will be worth coming miles TO
see. A beautiful bicycle parade, and
to conclude with the finest display of
fireworks ever seen in these parts.
There will also be band music, fancy |
drill by the Grand Rapids Woodmen
team, one OF the finest in the u. S.,
and other things ''too numerous to
In fact as we said before it
will be one continual round of pleas
ure from early in the morning until
late at night The railroad committee
expect to secure a special train from
the east in the morning and one return
ing at night. Make your plans to
spend July 4th in Bedding and you will
not regret it.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21
THE COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Republican county convention
at lonia Wednesday was a warm one
and resulted in the election OF IL &C
credited Ferry delegates and 6 fol
Stearns. f. b. Lapham of this city
was honored by being chosen chairman.
He was also the only delegate elected
from this city to the state convention,
the first and second wards being drawn
out of the hat. Delegates to the sena'
torial convention, first ward G. S.
Felch, second ward A. l.. Spencer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21

A Junior endeavor society was ar
ranged at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.W
S. Garfield Monday night. There were
nearly thirty young people present,
who expressed much interest in the
work, and pledged themselves to take
firm stand in making the organaza-
tion a success. Grace Anderson was
elected president, Florence Wagner
vice president, Bert Rummler secre-
tary, May Wiley treasurer. The first
meeting will be held Sunday at the
Congregational church.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Tuthill was buried Saturday in the
Ashly cemetery. Brief services we're
held at the house, the remains of the
little one resting in beautiful white
casket, during the service near its
mother who was unable to leave her
bed. It's loss was severe blow to its
parents and grand parents, Mr.. and
Mrs III. o. Green. Rev. John Klose
conducted the service.
People who are inclined to order
goods from catalog houses are espec-
tally invited to reod Ireland's ad. this
week. 1t is certainly fair offer and
instead OF putting your trust entirely
In strangers whom you have never
seen nor never expect to, you have the
assurance of man you know to be a
square dealer, that you will get just
what you order and pay for.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the Con-
gregational church will meet with Mrs.
Eta Mclaughlin next Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30. This will be the
last meeting previous to the summer
vacation.
Another sparing match was pulled
of at the Unger hall last evening.
Cooks Corners would not tolerate them
but they seem to go all right In Belding
Nice recommend for the city.
The official program for the Fourth
of July celebration will be issued from
the BANNER Office.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21

From 10000 to $4,000 young men
from the rural districts annually drift
into New York alone. Ten thousand in
wade Philadelphia. Twenty thousand
enter Chicago. They flock into every
large city in the United States.
Patrons of theater can find use for
new chair attachment comprising a
Hat box secured to the back of the
chair, with pair of lazy tongs pivoted
In the box to carry mirror which can
be adjusted to the right height for use.
The British government is making
strenuous efforts to prevent an in
crease in civilian occupation of Gibral-
tar. 1t is now difficult for civilians to
find houses, and owners of property
are not allowed to add to their tene-
ments.
Some of the London doctors are GO
ing in strongly for new and fashion
able cure for their adult patients who
suffer from Indigestion, etc. They pre-
scribe a quarter of an hours vigorous
exercise in the morning and skipping
ropes.
Because of the multiplication of gov
ernments in Chicago due to the exist
ence of seven townships in Cook coun-
ty the per cent cost of collecting taxes
is 666 as compared with 81 in New
York proper .96 in st. Paul and 1.12 in
Boston.
To provide drinking water on loco
motives a southern man has designed
tank to fit in one side of the large
water tank on the tender, the body Of
the small tank being surrounded by the
water in the large tank to keep the
drinking water cool.
TO accurately show the location of a
ship channel in a harbor a new signal
system has a series of anchored sta
tons carrying audible signals which
are connected by cables with a motor
on shore, the latter pulling the cables
at intervals to give positive signals.
In olden days, when tea was a rare
and precious luxury. silver strainers
were used, into which the exhausted
leaves were put when they had been
well watered and drained. They were
afterward eaten with sugar on bread
and butter. This fact is recorded by
Sir Walter Scott in est. Romans Well"
Vienna has never had a cat show,
and, in fact, such a thing has never
been known in the empire. The Aus
tria- Hungary Bird Raisers' association
has now taken the matter up and Is
planning an exposition. Many look up
on the undertaking as a huge joke or
as a strictly original idea.
No greater mistake could be made
than to suppose that, in matters OF
dress, Manila is "shoddy" place. On
the contrary, the city is as gay as the
climate permits. Every one likes to
look at his best, especially during the
late afternoon and evening. The drive
along the Luneta during the hour
around shutdown is a scene kaleido-
scopic In color. Circumstances permit
ting. there is plenty Of social life In the
evening.
Ether was known to the earliest SCI.
lets
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21
THE BELDING BANNER
WHAT is GOING ON.
Thursday, june 81.

Thursday, June FL.
Opera House High School Commencement
Exercises
Friday, June 22.
Up. ND. OF X.
Saturday, June 23.
sp. nj. o. H. M.
sp. MI. q. Foresters
Monday, June 20.
800 p. MN. w. of A.
7;SO p. m.-Special meeting +. & A. M.
Tuesday, June 20.
1;SO p. M. o. o. +.
7:3O p. NIX. of Il.
Wednesday, June 20.
$500 p. m.-Court of Honor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21

f. A. Greenfelder, prominent bust.
ness man of Chesaning, Mich, says:
"ReX Tablets are the best thing for
dyspepsia | ever took. /"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21

1900 buyers wanted for our popular
line of ladies', Nj sses' and children S
shoes at the up-to-date shoe store.
TT A. FURHMAN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21

Mrs. Judd G. Smith is prepared to
take pupils in voice culture, piano or
organ. Special terms TO those wish
ing both vocal and instrumental les
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21

| have placed accounts due me in the
hands of w. +. Sandell for collection.
Pay at the Commercial bank.
CHAS. b. NYE.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21

Only 25c per quart for up-to-date
ice cream, delivered in the city, at
Palace Bakery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21

Palace Bakery furnishes up-to-date
Ice cream at 25c per quart, delivered
in the city.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21

Helen A. Newman gives you big re
duction in all hats and sells ribbons
especially cheap.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21

Good vacant lot for sale. Inquire of
EDGAR STANTON.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21

FOR SALE CHEAP.
a nice room house on Bridge st.
Inquire of MRS. M. II. SABIN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21
BUSINESS LOCALS.

MEET Me IN BELDING JULY A.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-06-21

Ether was known to the earliest SCI
entists.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-10

on the imagination of scientific men. hui
an efficient means for accomplishing hi,
,eSult could not be devised The prob
iem was rendered extremely difficult b,
inc extraordinary iner;ness OF the nitro.
gen, which refuses to combine even with
oxygen But here electricity comes 10 on,
ana the dormant affinities of The element
are are awakened by an electric current OF
the proper quality. 80
In the manufacture of NITROGEN com.
pounds by this method of course, every
possible means bearing upon the intensity
OF ms action and the efficiency of the
process Will be taken advantage Of and.
besides, special arrangements will be pro-
vided for the fixation OF the compounds
formed s'they are generally unstable.
the nitrogen becoming again inert after
httle lapse OF time. Steam is elm
pie and effective means for fixing perma-
nently the compounds. The result illus
trated makes 1t practicable 10 oxidize the
atmospheric nitrogen in unlimited quan-
titles, merely by the use of cheap me-
chanical power and simple electrical an
paratus. IN this manner many COM
pounds Of nitrogen may be manufactured
all over the world. at a small cost, and
In any desired amount, and by means OF
these compounds the soil can be fer
tilized and lis productiveness indefinitely
Increased. An abundance Of cheap and
heakhful food, not artificial but such as
we are accustomed to, may thus be OBJ
tanned. This new and inexhaustible source
OF food-supply will be of incaicuia Bile ben
eft to mankind. for 1t will enormously
contribute to the increase of the human
mass, and thus add immensely TO human
energy. Soon, l hope, the world win see
the beginning Of an industry which, in
time to come. will, believe, be In import
ance next TO that of iron.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-10
INCREASING HUMAN ENERGY.
Nikola Tesla Considers the Problem
in Magazine Article.

THE Problem of Increasing Human En-
ergy,' with special reference to the har-
Messing of che suns energy. is discussed
in the June Century, by Nikola Tesla,
whose paper is illustrated with pictures
of the writer's electrical experiments. The
article is one OF the longest and in come
respects one of the most important ever
published In the magazine.
TO increase materially the productivity
of The soil, 1t must be more effectively
fertilized by artificial means. The ques-
ton of food-production resolves itself
then, into the qucs ion how best to fer
tilize the soil What 1t Is chat made the
soil is still a mystery. To explain It's
origin is probable equivalent 10 explain
ing the origin of life itself, The rocks,
dislntegraied by moisture and heat ana
wind and weather. were in themselves
not capable of maintaining life. Some
unexplained condition arose, and some
new principle came into effect, land the
first layer capable OF sustaining low or
ganisms could then subsist, and so on
and on, until at last highly deveIoped
plant and animal life could flourish. But
though the theories are, even now, not In
agreement as TO how fertilization is ef-
fected, 1t Is fact, only too well ascer-
tanned. that the soil cannot indefinitely
sustain life, and some way must he found
TO supply II with the substances which
have been distracted from It by the
plants. The chief and most valuable
among these substances are compounds
OF nitrogen. and the cheap production OF
these, Is, therefore, the key for the solu.
zion of the al-important food problem
Our atmosphere contains an inexhausti
BILE amount OF nitrogen, and could we bu
| oxidize It and produce these compounds
an incalculable benefit for mankind woul'
| follow
! Long ago this idea took a powerful hol