Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-08-08

of Pittsburg, and likes the work; but
SAYS that for six weeks the weather
was intensely hot. The climate how
ever agrees with him generally, and
he has grown so heshy that his friends
have to take a second look to satisfy
themselves that it is Bert.
Winnie Reynolds having been at
home for brief visit, returned to
Chicago on Tuesday, accompanied by
his brother Ira, who will remain
there for short time.
Mrs. Washburn, of Platteville, Wis
tied during the week in this city; the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. John Boyn-
ton.
NJ. A. Torphv has been engaged To
teach the graded school AT Eagle,
Waukesha county,
Jacob Regez of Monroe, whose fine
residence was recently destroyed by
lightning, will rebuild at once.
Preaching at Lost Grove Sunday,
at 2:3O p. m., by the pastor.
Mr.. Phil. Allen, Jr., will preach at
Mlddleburg 2. NJ. church, Sunday.
The Lancaster Teller, Aug. l.;
Judge Goodsell and wife and Miss
Emma and Bert Schreiner finished
their tour to Buffalo and the east,
and returned home the middle of last
week.
Mr.. George Bennett, of Mineral
Point, returned Friday from visit to
Beloit, where he visited the great
machine chops of Fairbanks Morse,
which employ over 100 men. He met
several Mineral Point boys there, who
say they are satisfied with their work.
Mr.. Henry Hicks of Linden made a
business and pleasure visit in Mineral
Point on Monday.
Mr.. Fred. Shatfer greeted and was
greeted by old time friends ia Mineral
Point on Tuesday. He does not come
to Mineral Point as often as formerly,
but he is as jovial as ever, and is
always welcome when he does come.
Mrs. J. NJ. Reese, accompanied by
her little daughters, Mildred and
Wilma, visited this week at the home
of her mother Mrs. j. a. Spratler.
Her sister, Miss Laura Spratler, re-
turned with her to Dodgeville on
Thursday, for visit.
The Misses Miller, daughters of
George Miller, of Milwaukee, are
here for visit with relatives.
Miss Wiuifred Phillips recently re-
turned from prolonged visit with
relatives at Lakeview, Sac county,
| Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Letcher, daugh-
ter and son were in Mineral Point on
Tuesday, and favored The Democrat
with friendly call.
The ball game between business (?)
men of Dodgeville and Mineral Point
resulted in victory for the home
team. Score, 90.
Miss Orva Wiener entertained a
number of friends at cards at the
home of her grandmother, Mrs,
Schneberger. Tuesday evening.
w. j. Penhallegon and wife return
ed from Chicago Tuesday evening.
Miss Ethel Wright, of Milwaukee
is visiting with her grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. E. w. Sylvester
Mrs. Samuel Jenkin and grandson
Samuel Weibers, went over to High
land on Saturday last, to see DR.. H
p. Mix, who has been very sorely at
ficted with a felon. We are glad tt
learn that the doctor is recovering
and is resuming his practice.
Mr.. Z. NJ. Young, the genial secre
tary of the Wisconsin Mutual Fir,
association, visited Mineral Poin
Monday.
Miss Lydia Stephens leaves on Fri
day for Dubuque, where she intends
to remain until September.
Mr. w. S. Ross went to Chicago
with carload OF fine cattle Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. August Burgess
found in the Pecatonica, on Wednes
day, pearl said to be worth from
1900 to $500.
The p. NJ. Sunday School picnic
held on Wednesday, was largely at
tended and enjoyed by all. A lonl
procession OF carriages containing
the school children and others, heade
by the Mineral Point Band, proceed
ed to AIDES grove. about three mile
northeast of the city. The peopl
carried their dinner with them
baskets. The picnic was a success
in spite Of the threatened thunde
storm. The grove is very beautifu
one and we'll adapted for such oC
casions.