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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-18

Miss Grace We'll prettily enter
tanned the little people of her neigh,
borhood at a picnic on her fathers
lawn last Friday afternoon.
-Waldwick village is pleased by
the return of Miss Jennie Priestley
after an absence as visitor at the
home of Mrs. John Short.
The Darlington Democrat says
that many pastures are dried up en-.
tirely in Lafayette county, and some
have to feed hay to their cattle.
Mrs. Thomas Sexton, formerly a
resident here and at Cobb. died late
ly at Juneau, Wis, where Mr.. Sexton
Is postmaster
Mrs. l.. Meason, who was known
here as Emma Kline when a girl,
now OF Lacrosse, is enjoying a visit
among her early-day friends.
james Meloy hardware mer-
chant of Shullsburg was run over by
hose cart one day last week and
seriously hurt.
Miss Maud Tresidder. second
daughter of Rev. John Tresidder,
was married a, Viroqua, July 18th to
Mr.. Cass of West Superior.
The Platteville Witness corrects
the Tribune in regard to the price of
Platteville brick. 1t says the brick
are sold there at $6 to 81 per 1000.
-Diphtheria prevails at Patch
Grove in Gran. county. Three eases
in the family of Clarence Patch, one
fatal, last week.
The piles that annoy you so will
be quickly and permanently healed
If you use DE Wits Witch Hazel
Salve. Beware of worthless count
erfeits. w. II. Prideaux
On Wednesday afternoon of last
week barn and quantity of hay be-
longing to James Murley at Shulls-
burg, was destroyed by fire started
by some boys playing with matches.
Mrs. John Spensley entertained
Mrs. Monahan, mother of editor
James &. Monahan, of Darlington
and another lady friend the past
week.
The requisite number of entries
have been made to insure that the
race for gentlemen's drivers will
come off at the Fair on Wednesday
Aug. 81.
Mineral Point friends of DR.. and
Mrs. Charles Ross, sympathize with
them in the loss of their baby
since their recent removal to Ohio.
1t died Saturday last.
"A. It. Richards has become the
owner of Is acres more of Barreltown
property, having purchased the tract
adjoining his homestead on the west
of w. HI. Williams.
If young ladies think sores, pim-
Piles and red noses look well with a
bridal veil and orange blossoms, it's
all right. Yet Rocky Mountain Tea
would drive them away. 35c. East
man 4 Meserole.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-18
MUM BER %

"a HuiliDeT Oh our readers are uIs"
appointed because the publication
OF the continued story "Thorns and
and Orange Blossoms" on the inside
pages of this paper, has stopped.
This was necessary in order that we
might break away from the thral
dom of u ready print trust" to
which the country press has been
compelled to pay unjust tribute for
years. In addition to exhorbitant
prices for the ready printed sheets,
the trust controlled advertising space
therein, filling columns with adver-
tisements that the local publishers
would not admit. Hereafter the pages
of the Tribune will be free from
such lads" and In their place will
be good, wholesome reading matter.
With this issue we begin new
continued story, Down on The Rio
Grand which we believe will be
found quite as interesting as the one
cut off, There is no saving directly to
the publishers in the change. Ii is
made to give subscribers more and
better reading for their money.
The Hollandale Review got a
great scoop on other papers of the
county last week by reporting that
landlord VIM. Pollard of Linden
was killed In his barn by stroke of
lightning on t.!e ith Later we are
glad To learn from Mr.. Pollard him
self that the report was not true.
Mrs. J. B. Wallis is listed among
those who have engaged tents for
Monona Lake Assembly, which be-
gins today. She will be accompanied
by her daughters, Mrs. Henry Bray
and Miss Nettie, and her niece Miss
Annie Mae Heals of Dubuque.
Mrs. Jane Bastian, who conduct
ed II leading millinery establishment
in this city twenty-odd years ago,
and since in the same business at
among her many old friends in this
city at present.
Mrs. VIM. A. Jones and family
arrived from Washington Wednes-
day OF last week for IA summer out
ing at their pleasant home In this
city. Mr.. Jones will be with us for
visit later.
Rev. VIM. Croft will preach in
the NJ. T.. church, next Sunday, July
2lst both morning and evening.
Rev. MerrifieId and family are
spending few days at Monona
Lake Assembly.
Rob Brewer Carlos Toay. Albert
Enzenroth and Vivian Bennett form
II qunrtette who will represent the
young men element Of Mineral Point
at Monona Lake Assembly. They
go Saturday.
WIN. II. Thomas of Dodgeville
register ia probate, witnessed the
ball game In this city Tuesday, and
exchanged greetings with many
friends.
Convinced that It's as here hot as
anywhere, Mrs. Mulhairn and grand
daughter Miss Mary Shaw have TAX
en this heated term for visit to
Lampansas, Texas.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-18

To provide equal comfort and accom-
modations for pupils of the interme-
didte grades of our schoois-a very
large majority OF the whole--it is es-
timated that 5000 to 5000 should be
expended for improvements on the
present buildings in the End and 3th
wards. Then why not make the bond
issue for $4,000, with stipulation
that 81 600 Of the amount shall be de-
voted to that purpose?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-18
Closing Out Sale Of Hardware.
Going Out of Business.

Having decided to go out OF the
hardware business, we will offer all
goods IN our line regardless OF cost
Hardware, tinware, stoves, ranges,
oil and gasoline stoves, lee boxes,
washing machines, bicycles, guns,
fishing tackle, anything and every
thing, all must go. II In need OF any
thing in our line II will pay you to
call and see us before buying.
Yours respectfully
26tf ARTHUR IL WHITE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-18

Keep cool by dressing right, and
start with the nearest to you. Get
smooth, leight weight, perfectly
finished goods and buy them Of us
because they will cost you less
here than elsewhere. This is sell
fse advice on our part, but not
without benefit to you if you fol-
low it. We will get you trade and
you will get the best underwear in
the town for the money.
We quote few prices just to
give an idea how well we can do
for you.
Childs ribbed vests, nicely In
finished for o'
Ladies ribbed vests, fine cot
on nicely finished, LOG value, En-
other better grades 10, IS, and W.
25ctS at
&sNeWYSszt
EC.LUDDEN g. Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-18

j. w. Trench, a cheese maker of
Dayton, Green County Wis, blew the
top of his own head off with shot
gun on the 7th inst. because his sweet
heart Tilted him on the 4th.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-18
Water Works Contract Let.


A contract for the water works ex-
tension in the lst ward, heretofore
outlined in this paper, has been let TO
p. w. Galloway of Racine. His bid
is SO cents per foot for six inch pipe,
laid for an estimated distance of 4,S00
feet. .,... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $3,3l2 90
For hydrants a $32 each 256 90
For valves $l5 80 90
66 it. 1 inch pipe @ $50 .... 3S 2S
Total .... S3,696 %
OF this amount owners of abutting
property will pay per special assess
meut, the sum of 81 20S.95, leaving to
be paid from the city treasury the
sum Of Sl,4S7 .33-or two. .fifths of the
whole. These figures are not given
as absolutely correct, but can be re-
lied upon as substantially represent.
ing the facts.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-18

The Gedney Picklery and can
ming factory at Prairie du Chen was
destroyed by fire on Wednesday af-
ternoon Of last week. Loss on plant
and stock 10000. Insured for IL 800.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-07-18

unsuited to the season. Get some
thing light and comfortable. Got
enough mid summer underwear
here to cover every man in town ;
enough varieties to give plenty Of
choice, and prices are SO low for
some kinds that it is cheaper to
buy than to send to the laundry.
We again remind you Of the
great clearance sale now on at our
store. Don't fail to come here and
take advantage Of this money-sav-
ing opportunity.
Measures taken and suits made
to order at reasonable prices, and
perfect fit guaranteed.
VARlIh & JENNINGS,
Reliable Clothiers and Furnishers,
1925 High st.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-12-20

fCopviyi ~ RIOS
grows darker every day heeon the creek"
"o Mrs Mne bat rot all the settlers are Maybe your
luck rtl change"
GlnOw
Besides : face"
lIi of Pi rTtI f f ' " 1T" JOIN " our u" '0 II" " ''"'
We'll for one ashamed meeting the old clothes that I've
miss THE us !!t Ie h E n C"II Yt but nI %S
the lone house they had just @ Mr. Goow took advantage of her abt
/ girls
oubes The preacher
U Of i r%a 80" Sc % @i % TO I & % >II % 10
sole Bort Nln had moody and dworfsh in the
nol Linn "y the blinking windows of his canine soul made
h r"r I as y at f n of homc JUS" VINE" " wa"
farm of
topic
y ridge where the ranch trail hung like
Vow. my cabin he "yoar would be welcome Christ
loved @ @ s a' 9v9 an her. S @ss ssa s
Ir Follows in me creek will n nurioU m o that l Tonir Yo"I he
around in ut likely girl ranch and you'll have all the
AN evils
Bert ranch father
larger clothes
Allies will quick
ofSaii Every letters something young
them Young folks off alone don't
But Allie girl She'll
1.-The Lord that you're right have religion
If Allie comes hack there will be joy on this ranch ,
ing behind vp N say AGAIN you're Welcome tn the f 6 un[
"IIave YOU that tell about bizzarlsT asked the as4y
I've about hzzari~ to May go along
WHY. Bort" his mother coming on chilly
day Said he: The wind s.' front
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-12-20

That blizzard
IT'S about getting lost in blizzard that want to read That must be fun
I veil uGt in .wt Ca Si ,y "D' I,,i tf - cr "a
better be travelling along Looks though coming soon He cucked
his eaer trail The
peaks
I4s challenge race the boy areI the house shos:
portents furry
clouds s back Of the mountains Those peaks still bahei
increased ana rolled up like black wall hiding the hills and casting shadows
were bIoteI ont, and the storm burst t'e plains
an o M p &" that 9 % after the h S v had 4 ns
cries an she swiftly lived over the drama Of years First the shock John Al
death within short The sGanty fortune had been sunk
Alice oapsLp with the chances Of earning her expenses for the whole coli
q Snow as fine a" salt ltel down BEFORE the wind singing the bare
As the boy and woman rushed with lowered heads from the stable to the
door Of their cabin Gyp bounded alongside in high spirits his
Indoors the dog took his window, paws
qf h curious sug ns h n the Whine y %Gvsn
"Gyp tackle it, ma said Tomorrow him
He shifts trouble and so do The last two days I've floating
buckets
~So%el%. Ing Christmas asked the widening
the dark I'd take GyP and guide them in"
The anehToman little that night Bert doa
his control When let loose he place place
shouted Justify him answer.
an hour start toreter Mrs % PREPARED o some mn s brandy left
ao mans '1 o voSc 1f thar sS S6 ' G
snow Carving the bundles between they bravey faced the storm
VIM peris Of trip
Christmas biz bia
Toward midday with the shining brightly warm
M "Gyp blizzard dog only
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-12-20

be only the showed
"yp back said AI1n Meanwhile she had
herself bucket filed dry Hing. mans hot tea in
They had distance through the deep when Bert
iyp oas4 be here this pack an! make trail shouldn't me- MAJ:
lie e doing better work where he is i" faced more a'' man
You lack beard MA to be biz santa just
lead the yonlc
the snow there aud trail h" Is found something or he'd
Ciyps guide The
dog would take the shortest and Mrs An ve that travel caught
Now and then she shaded her line the creek
SLOW they sighted oaks and there the keen eyes
low cabin or log pile showed under? Gy~ tracks led the tranr DRIFT Its
'D' %r S asc " Tas6 said Mrs ' H %a, dzt3 eve" crest
"Idon't SOC" said Bert, shading his stanins
eagerly squirt.
tky covered icy snow. Eyond hidden
wcrs Of the upright in the heavy bank leader
persisted rromcA exhaustion and cold.
boy oui
picnic Here TRAGEDY Death might lie ben h that
plunged
pre-
blankets
man than canine and seemed to say Iay & M 60 t ,s and saved
his thick the heat froms blood
- wrote ron ., nv rori - u', - t, ,n, ,. ,o ,,u ,.,
giving loyal driver Yankon Bill whose White and b.tere hands were
way" first smiled ON
the robust cnd whom yp had also kept from 'hns
plains
honeymoon wanted surprise Christmas
the boxes stored in the ad wagon They were file with clothing books
Kings Daughters of the Ohio where Alice had
the the drift the tnierfoo
@ G M WAS W %o%p nrE% tgnE 1'ing legend l r.
unlike college
nothing Alice excepting Christina. present
Ralph Raston ROSA c. EcIIoRN nave
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-12-20


kindness and liberality afflicted the saint
with enlargement OF the heart, and he
kept on slicing il off for the good OF the
people of Myra. He became the friend
and patron OF all who were In trouble.
and sailors would not venture to sea on
difficult voyage until ST. Nicholas sent
his blessing. At last he died and was
buried in Myra. But even his bones
could work miracles, so the people Of
Bari, seaport town in Italy, took n no
ton 10 bring the sacred dust TO their own
shores. They sailed forth as pirates, raid
ed the cathedral OF Myra one dark night.
stole the remains and all the sacred vest
ments and bore them to Italy. There
they have remained.
But st. Nicholas dead is like St Nicho-
las alive, always looking for trouble-the
trouble OF others which he can relieve.
He goes about the earth in various dis
guises and under various names making
up to worthy people what they lack TO bc
happy. Children are his first care in these
days because for centuries the children of
Bari have honored his tomb and hi
birthday. This is the 9th Of December.
In some German countries st. Nicholas
IS known as Joseph and Klas. In Aus
tria he is II terror 10 the nursery and j.
called Krampus. Again in Suabia, lower
Austria and in parts Of Russia and Italy
the patron of children of annual gifts is Il
female bogy variouSly known as Budel
frau, Berchtcl. Baboushka and Befana.
The Germans call the saint Christ
Kindlcin tkriSs Kriugiel and Pelznickcl
This last is because he il supposed to be
dressed in pclz. or fur. Knccht ltuprccht
is another German name. and the Dutch
Of Holland call him knocht Globes. Th,
popular German name. however. il Nick
aUs, and his festival is Dec. &. the birth
day of the original ST. Nicholas.
FRANZ TowNLEY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-12-20

Busy, Jolly
Santa Claus
lcopyneht. 1901. by Hamilton Musk. ]

tCopynght, 1901. by Hamilton Musk.l
Santa Claus long white beard. his ro-
fund proportions, red, CHEEKY face and
generally jolly good fellow appearances
are borrowings from pagan traditions
and art He is the type Of one who has
an abundance OF the good things OF life
himself or can command them by the ex-
ercise of some magic and wants TO see
them go around.
The chimney and stocking business il
all due to an accident long, long ago. but
trust one so clever as st. Nicholas to
know a good thing even IL il happened 10
him. so he's kept up the trick and given
q sort Of sacredness TO ways that are
sooty and apparel which is one degree be-
low the unmentionable. This was the
original chimney and stocking incident:
St. Nicholas wanted to convey a purse Of
gold to a very worthy family which hap
pened 10 be i'm deep distress, but he didn't
wish TO make the charity offensive. He
reached the house on Christmas eve and,
looking through the window, saw the
gray haired mead of the family hanging
up his stockings to dry before a wide. old
fashioned fireplace. After the folks had
all retired and had time 10 fall into deep
sleep the saint climbed to the roof and.
taking the purse, dropped it down the fue
with sort Of curved pitch which landed
Il in one Of the stockings.
OF course the recipients of this marvel
Gus gift didn't keep it quiet, and the good
old soul who was at the bottom OF il
found out how much good he had done.
The next year he went back and saw the
stocking in place for another windfall 80
lie Clipped in another purse. \ third
year he repeated II, and ALWAYS after that
the old man hung up his stocking regu-
Iarly the night OF the 9th OF December.
Whether or not the gold continued 20
flow In tradition does not say. but every
child knows that Santa Claus has been
around annually each year since that
time and has filled the stockings in owl
dence with all sorts OF things according
TO the needs and deserts OF the owners
Even birch rods long and tough. have
been known 10 whisk from the upper air
straight down the crooked chimney hue
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-12-20
Good, Kind
Santa Claus

copyright, 1901, by American Press Assoc!ation.l
Santa Claus has a local hahitation and
a name. So the only way for him to cover
the wide realm occupied 10y his dear chill
drcn is to have a lively gait when the
time comes. He was born in Myra. in
Asia Minor. He grew TO fame ana i'm
portancc in Myra, and he was buried in
Myra. but the whole world pretty much
has known him thousand years. yet not
one in a million OF his benehcaries ever
saw Myra or even heard of II. -. Nicho-
las. the original Santa Claus. was won
derful child. lie could do anything. As
soon as he could walk he began to travel
around and pry into other peoples af
fairs. But this was not idle curiosity
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-12-20

and land in tho stockings Of boys who
ought TO have them II j. no easy task
for even saint TO know what each OF so
many millions ought to have. hut he
evcns things up somehow so that there is
no cause for complaint. He hasn't made
any contract and no one can reasonably
complain if the unexpected happens
Some people profess TO be able to read
character hoy the feet Of the subject. Per
haps the jolly old patron of gift giving
has learned to read in the stockings put
before him the deeds Of the owners, thus
being able to reward or punish. In the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-12-20

good old days it was a tradition that II a
miss hung up a stocking with holes i'm il
she would be punished for lazincss. Bows
stockings shouldn't have nail holes in
them nor be- frayed at the toes. for the
one is sign of lazineSs in not removing
the nails from the boots and the other the
boorish habit OF kicking no everything in
sight, even the new furniture.
JONATHAN JOYCE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-12-20

lie wanted 20 ful ont who deserved hap
pincs~ aud lacked the means OF happi-
ness. lie found an old man i'm his native
town of Patara who had three deserving
daughters. hut had no portion 10 give
them i'm marriage. so. according 10 the
customs of the country. they would have
to remain single. most horrible fate
lie got together a purse OF gold and PM
IL in the way of the distressed father, who
knew Just what 10 do with il without hr-
ing told. lie gave IL 90 his eldest daugh
ter for her marriage portion. She was
wed and the household made happy.
But the good old man of Patara had
three daughters. SO 81. Nicholas happen
ed around in the nick OF time to help the
other two take husbands. These acts OF
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-12-20
snntn claus I'm "a Fix.

Santa Claus
Don't be- alarmed.
miss. I'm Santa
Claus and have
come in to fll the
stockings. | have
90 o. = here FOR you
for
Miss Ancient
Oh. SANTA Claus.
this j. 80 sudden,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
Ii Saved Her Life.

Gooch's Mexican Syrup has ac-
complished cure in our neighborhood
which has astonished the people. Miss
Davis was given up to die by her at
tending ply stefan. She had lung fever.
The doctor said she would die before
morning, and advised to discontinue
his medicine, as it was doing her no
good. Her parents had bottle OF
Gooch's Mexican Syrup and Gooch's
Quick Relief in the house. They at
once began to give the Syrup in doses
one hour apart, and frequently bathed
her chest with the Quick Relief. Be
fore morning she was better, and after
using few bottles of each, she is al.
most as well as ever. 1t was almost
like raising the dead, and has establish
ed the reputation of Gooch's Mexican
Syrup here as cough remedy; we can
sell nothing else.
J. N. Sands, Trimble, Athens Co., o.
GoOch's Mexican Syrup cures a
simple cough as if by magic, and it is
the best remedy for whooping cough.
Price 25c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
WOULD LIMIT FISH CATCH.
Wanton Destruction of Fish Con
demned by Game Warden,

Wanton Destruction of Fish Con-
demned by Game Warden.
Des Moines, Nov. 16.-In the bien-
NAL report of the state fish and game
warden, filed with the governor yes
ernor yesterday, Commissioner George
A. Lincoln, who was appointed to the
Office last April, advocates the adop.
ton of law that would limit the
catch of fish by those sportsmen who
delight in demonstrating how many
fish they can take from lake or river
He would have law passed forbidding
any one person taking more than 25
fish from any river or lake in any one
day. AS an illustration of the wan
ton destruction of fish by some fisher.
men, he refers to party of fishers
who, on one occasion the last season,
sent home from Spirit lake seven bar.
rels of fish they had caught and took
home with them on their return two
barrels more. These were only the
pick of their catch. The commissioner
condemns this habit
The commissioner reports that he
has placed Is carloads of fish in Iowa
streams or lakes this season.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
other Mines Are Fired Upon.
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CuIlom to Head Foreign Relations.

Washington, Nov. 1S.-Senator Gull
lom, of Illinois, will be chairman of
the foreign relations committee Of the
senate, to succeed the late Senator
Davis. Ever since Senator Frye an
nounced that he would not take the
craftsmanship of that committee" said
Senator Cullom, 81 have expected to
take it, being the senior senator of the
committee after Mr.. Frye. That is
still my intention" He added that
Lodge had already congratulated him,
and that the talk of rivalry was non
GpnSp
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1901-11-20
Defalcations VIII Exceed 900, 900.

New York, Nov. 16.-Officers Of the
williamsburg Savings bank say that
the amount of the defalcation of
George Zollinhofer the paying teller
of the bank, would exceed 100000, the
sum which it was first reported had
been stolen. General jeremiah V.
MeserOle, president of the bank, says
that the experts had gone back twenty.
six months in the books and that they
had already found defalcations
amounting to 100000. Zollinhofer
was on the verge Of nervous collapse
and had two or three fainting spells
in the basement of the bank, where
the experts were at work. The rela.
tives Of Harry e. Corbett, the dead
paying teller, declare that Zollinhofer's
charges against him are false.