Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-03-28
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN, Thursday MARCH Is, 1901.

profit of all in attendance. He eN-
pressed his pleasure at finding the
Court in so prosperous a condition,
and expects to return in about month
to organize Companion court. n
very social time followed. Good ad-
dresses were made by Brothers George
Merrifeld p. Allen Jr., and others;
after which all repaired to the dining
room, where a repast was served un-
der the direction of Hornung \ Olson.
The members are very enthusiastic
in the work of the Order.
The Mineral Point Band will give
one of their delightful dancing parties
on Wednesday evening, April 10.
This will be the first dance after the
Lenten Season, and the Band will do
all in their power to make this 4 most
enjoyable occasion. Proceeds to go
toward further equipment. Everybody
invited.
Ida Ethel, daughter of Thomas w.
Mitchell, died at the home of her
father, on Friday morning, Mar. -
at about seven o'clock; aged ten
years, five months and seventeen
days. She was patient and hopeful
under her atliictiou. Her death has
brought sadness to the home, and
many friends deeply sympathi2e with
the bereaved ones. The father,
brothers and sisters of the deceased
wish to express their sincere thanks
to neighbors and friends, both in city
and town, for sympathy and kindness
extended.
Mr.. Don Dalton, of Chicago, n
nephew of Mrs. Chase, spent Sunday
at Trinity Rectory.
Albert Pitts, who has been working
in G. f. Springer's cigar factory, has
gone to Platteville to work in the fac
tory of Max Sickles.
Miss Florence Van Buren,, of Mont
fort is visiting in this city, the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. w. H. Prideaux.
The Alpha of the 2. NJ. church gave
the first of a series of entertainments
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Il.
Toay on Wednesday eve. All were
delighted with the refreshments and
the occasion.
Mrs. Annie Campbell, of Chicago,
is visiting at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Burgess.
The Woman's Reading club gave q
unanimous vote of thanks to the fol-
lowing persons, for necessary work
on the repairs of the public library
for which no charges whatever were
made: S. c. Thomas, painting, var
nishing, etc; Peuhallegon ~ Gibbons,
four days carpenter work; Arthur &
White, nails and hardware; w. H.
PrideanX, varnish.
A very delightful time was spent at
the home of Prof. Bliss on Tuesday
eve last by large circuit of admiring
friends who have received much good
from him during his residence in the
city. The amusements and refresh
ments were enjoyed by all present.
Married, at the p M. parsonage,
Mineral Point, March 20, by the Rev.
j. Hardcastle, Mr.. Geo. Wilkinson
and Miss Maggie Anderson, both of
Mii1lin.
John d. Carpenter, formerly of
Rewey, died at Montfort on Thurs
day, Mar. IA. He served in the civil
war as member of Co. E., llth Wis.
The funeral was held on Saturday,
the is, with services in the M. f..
church, Rewey, and interment in the
Arthur cemetery.
On account of the muddy roads,
Frank Lynch drives four horses on
his stage between Mineral FONT and
Dodgeville. He gives the people
good service; and his rig, with four
horses attached, reminds our older
settlers of early stage driving in this
part of the country.
w. j. Penhallegon is in Chicago
buying goods.
John U. Oates is connected with the
Mineral Point Telephone line, by
barb wire line. His phone number is
l25.
Capt. S. Alberti will deliver a lee
ture at Masonic Temple on Tuesday
evening, April 9. Subject. "Russia
and Siberia"
Washington Correll went on Mon
day morning to Prairie du Sac, where
he has accepted position in a drug
store. On account Of i'll health, he
was compelled to dispose of his drug
store and business at Linden last
year. He has regained his health,
and while regretting his departure
from among us, we can cheerfully
recommend him to the people of
Prairie du Sac as young man in
every way worthy of their confidence
and esteem.
Mrs. A. S. White and daughter
Gladys started for Pittsburg, Kansas,
on Wednesday.
Henry Schiller has purchased a
half interest in the saloon business Of
Charles Gilman, Jr., who is now in
Chicago buying new fixtures, etc.
The Royal Neighbors will hold a
fifteen cent supper and bazaar ou Eas-
ter Monday evening, April S, begin
ming at five o'clock and continuing
until all are served. The proceeds to
be used in purchasing robes, etc.
Everybody come and enjoy Royal
supper for fifteen cents Committee.
The members OF the Woman's Read
ing Club, under the direction of Miss
Marvin, of the State Library Com
mission, have been for a week or
more very busy in rearranging and
rec ataloguing their books. The work
hos haar thprpupklv done and when