Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-01-03
The G, A. R. Party.


Geo. II. Legate Post on Monday eve-
ming was less than on some past oc-
casIons, but the enjoyment of those
present was great as usual. About
5OO guests were RECALLED mt the supper
tables and in the auditorium. De-
lpartment Commander James gave a
most pleasing, entertaining and in
structive address. Many pronounce
it the best ever given here Oh like
occasion.
Assistant Adjt General Nc cFarland,
who accompanied the Commander,
read well constructed paper. calcu-
lated to inculcate and strengthen
patriotic sentiment.
| Phil Alien Jr., the always popular
platform speaker of Mineral Point,
increased his hold upon the favor
of the people by one Of his best ef-
forts. Throughout it was rich in high
patriotic sentiment, enobling advice
and instructive historic facts. The
wrapt attention with which it was
listened to and the warm applause
that followed his poetic peroration,
must have convinced him that his
contribution was appreciated.
+. G. Fielder Esq, though down
toward the close of the program,
stepped we'll to the front of favor
with the company before he had
said dozen words in his short ad-
dress. He convinced all that he APP
lpreciated the Importance to the
cause of liberty and the national life
of the great war of which this event
is commorative, and tie value to this
country and the world OF the services
rendered by the soldiers who fought
the battles Of that war.
AS presiding officer and toast mas
ter Comrade Calvert Spensley didn't
miss note, nor an opportunity TO
contribute to the enjoyment of the
occasion.
All agree that the choir of singers
organized by Commander Williams,
and the rendering of old army songs
and patriotic pieces was IA feature
never before eXcelled in this city.
The vocaists were w. w. Williams.
F. l.. Cork. ]. J, Kuelling, J. p. Han
kins, Geo. Huxtable, and r. j.
Hughes. Mrs. Mary Priestley, Mrs.
Laura Goldsworthy, Miss Annie
Phillips and Mrs. A. &. Deller.
The young peoples dance at the
city hall was "A part of the program
in which 80 or 80 couples found much
pleasure, until the incoming of the
new century.
Mrs. f. c. Bennett came from the
capital city yesterday to witnt IS the
marriage of her sister, Miss Ida
| Treweek.
Mrs. Daisy Lanyon Posy aud little
son came by Saturday nights train
for visit with her mother, Mrs.
VIM. Lanyon, and other friends in
this city.
No better opportunity was ever
offered to secure first class stylish
jacket than now, Gundry d Gray
are closing out the same at one-balf
price.
John b. Spensley and wife spent
Christmas with Hon. Jas. Spensley
and family in this city. John is now
manager Of the skimming station at
! Bloomfield.
Prof. Oliver Gray, formerly of
of the instructional force of the Min
eral Point High School, was married
last week, to Miss Gertrude Chase,
, at Hampton, Iowa.
--Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea is
, never sold in bulk by peddlers or
, less than 80 cts. Don't be fooled, get
the tea made famous by the Madison
Medicine Co. Eastman d MGserole.
Hon. Philo Orton has been con-
fined 10 his home at Darlington by
! an attack Of rheumatism. He will
be on hand at the opening Of tho leg
islature however.
, Mrs. katherine Spai;h, who re-
, sided on the Spaith farm south Of
Loncaster for many years. died last
week Wednesday, aged lG7 years
! Her age is on record and there Is no
. doubt OF its correctness.
-Edgerton Reporter: T.. 7. Ben
nett ard wife rejoice at the birth Of a
baby girl. Little Miss Bennett madC
her debut upon this great stage oI
: action wednesday morning. Decem'
Der, 2gth, 1900.
One day last week while DR.
Berry, Of Platteville, was cleaning
} his instruments after an operation
80 A. =, .,,a.