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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12
A Fine Line
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of Mineral Point souvenir spoons at
Mauger's Jewelry Store.

Shullsburg Local, Dec. s: Mrs.
Lenahan and daughter, John Horn
and Edward Lenahan of Mineral
Point, Owen Quinn and sister of Gala
mine, Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonald of
Benton, Fred Hayden of Milwaukee,
Mr.. and and Mrs. Bernard McGinty
and James McGinty of Darlington at
tended the funeral of James Meloy
Tuesday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

Dodgeville Chronicle, Dec. s. w.
j. Letcher, for many years foreman of
this Office, resigned that position last
week, with view to engaging in some
other business, probably in Colorado
or New Mexico. He left here Tuesday
for Colorado, in company with his
brother-in-law, Edw. Robinson, of
Cobb. We hope that he may find both
health and wealth in his new field.
wherever It may be.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12


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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12
Saws She was Tortured.

~ suffered such pain from corns
| could hardly walk. writes II. Robin
son, HiIlsborough, ILL.,, but Bucklen's
Arnica Salve completely cured me. "
Acts like magic on sprains, bruises,
cuts, sores, scald8, burns, boils, Ill
crs. Perfect healer of skin diseases
and piles. Cure guaranteed by w.
Il. Prideaux. 25c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

: In the federal court at Madison last
week, David S. Convey and Joseph
Crotty were found guilty of selling
liquor at Argyle without a govern
ment license. Covey was sentenced to
pay fine of $500 and serve ninety
days in the house of correction in
Milwaukee. A fine Of 1920 ard a term
of sixty days in the house of correc-
tion were imposed on Crotty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

A Missouri editor even8 things up
with a patron of a foreign job sprint
ing house in the following manner,
after years waiting. One day he
received "a note stating that son of
seemingly rare intelligence had ar
rived at their home and the father
would be delighted to have special
mention made of the affair. The edi-
tor calmly read it, then returned it
with this postscript: ''Have that pub
lished where you had your wedding
cards printed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

Richland Republican Observer
The record of hunters killed and
wounded by stray bullets, or by being
mistaken for deer by other hunters,
show seventeen killed and thirty-three
wounded. The deer season closed
Saturday night and it is believed that
all the fatalities are reported.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

Lancaster Teller: Sunday, Dec. l,
Mr.. Robert w. Newman organized
the Harper Memorial Sunday School
in the new Clifton and Liberty church.
Mrs. Harper, of the Moody Bible In
stitute, Chicago, gives $25 to found
the school, in loving memory of her
late deceased son. The school will
meet every Sunday afternoon at 1870
0 clock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12
THURSDAY, DEC. y, 1901.

A good many republican editors
wlo are opposed to the new tariff re-
form movement express themselves
as delighted with President Roose-
velt's declaration against a general
tariff change at this time; but we
haven't heard from them any up
roarious Amers over that portion Of
the message in which he most siren
uouslv advocates civil service reform.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12
AFTER MANY YEARS.

Speaking Of the Clayton Bulwer
treaty in the Z. s. Senate, March 10,
1853, Stephen a. Douglas said: 81
advocated that system which would
.curc to the United States the sole
a1d exclusive privilege of controlling
the communication between the two
oceans"
Speaking Of the proposed treaty
with Great Britain, which is now be-
fore ,hc Senate, President Roosevelt
says: sit is specifically provided that
the United States shall do the work
Of building and assume the response
bility Of safeguarding the canal and
shall regulate its neutral use by all
nations on terms Of equality, without
the guaranty or interference Of any
outside nation from any quarter"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

Galena Gazette: Martin Bona
durer, superintendent of the Harris
mine on the Hanke farm in Rice town
ship, is greatly pleased with the pres
ent prospect. Recently a large cave
was broken into, wherein a large
amount of fine lead ore was discover
ed. The indications are that a rich
lead of min eral has been struck.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

If you would have an appetite like
bear and a relish for your meals
take ChamberIain's Stomach aud Liv-
er Tablets. They correct disorders of
the stomach and regulate the liver
and bowels. Price, % cents. Sam
pies free at Vivian's Pharmacy. I'm
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

The Milwaukee Journal December ::
The Fenuimore Times is fraternal and
truthful when it says: We know of
no prettier or more readable paper
than the Mineral Point Democrat
Crawford Bros. get out an ideal
Sboa+
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12
Food Changed to Poison

Purifying food in the intestines
produces effects like those Of arsenic,
but DR.. Kings New Life Pills expeI
the poisons from clogged bowels,
gently, easily, but surely, curing
Constipation, Biliousness, Sick
Headache. Fevers, all Liver, Kidney
and Bowel troubles. Only 25c at
w. H. PrideauX's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

On Monday afternoon the clerks in
the Racine office of the American Ex-
press company found a package CON
tanning $4,000 worth of mortgages and
notes sent from Mason City, Iowa, to
the J. 1. Case Threshing Machine Co.
of that city. The package had been
lost since November Is and it was
thought that it had been stolen. The
package had gotten among some rnb-
biSh.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

Susan.-The pimples, sores and
blackheads are danger signals. Take
Rocky Mountain Tea, you'll give a
farewell reception to your troubles.
35c, Eastman & Meserole.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

The Teller: Eastern Star officers
elected last Monday evening in Lam
caster are; Mrs. James Anderson,
worthy matron: Herbert Moses, pa
tron; Mrs. G. Fl. Basford, associate
matron: Mrs. A. J. Mitchell, secre-
tary; Mrs. j. Godfrey, treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

which fingers round the fireplace or
wherever else the family gathers of
winters evening. 1t is doubled where
furniture is provided for
the family circle and their visitors.
We exhibit some luxurious easy
chairs, upholstered in leather or cloth
rockers, etc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point
Wis, as second class matter.
Su Description price, S1.25 per year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12
Ladies' Neck Chains

with secret locket is the latest thing in
the jewelry line. A nice line at
Mauger's Jewelry Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12
Binding Stone and Sand.

Having extra good stone and sand
quarries, [ will furnish either at rea-
sonable rates. Inspection solicited.
Parties who wish may do their own
hauling. NJ. J. Minor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12
Buy q WATCH.

Gold filled, American works, ladies
or gents, 800 to $4,000 at Mauger's
Jewelry Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

The sophmores have been very mys-
FERROUS during the last week, and won
derful to relate-very quiet. Perhaps
in next weeks editorials we may be
enlightened.
The apparatus for the physics class
has at last come and the seniors are
expecting some interesting expert
ments M. Cox.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

One of the High school boys, on en-
tering the fourth room, was convinced
by the appearance of the north wall
that there was a danger of some of
the High school students being trans
ferred to the lower grade. The jani-
tor must soon raise an objection to
heating outdoors. 1t is a surprise to
him that the tax payers are willing to
buy coal for this purpose, but the
coal dealer says "coal is cheap and
school houses DEAR. BOase.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12
House and Lot for sale.

In Fourth Ward, near school; de-
sirable location. Inquire of Brewer
& Penhallegon or II. S. We'll
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12
EVERYTHING

for the Christmas season in the line
of Stransky steel ware at J. J. Pen
hallegOn's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

All visitors tell US they are sur
prised that we study as we'll as we do
in such a school house. From this
repeated statement has arisen the
question: "Are we accountable for
the low marks in the last examin-
ations?' -Anna Bloom.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

The organization of the High school
gymnasium was set in running order
Saturday by Mr.. Bergen. He gave
some of the boys few points in run
Ding and before he finished he showed
them that he could sprint little, him
self-H. GOldSwOrthy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

The Shullsburg Pick and Cad says
that Robert Mullen lost five head of
cattle which it is supposed was the re-
suit of too much cornfodder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12
Wool and Hides.
Lead, zine and Sulphur ores.

Lead ore, per 700 lbs .......... 20 90 - 30
Drybone ,Calam1ne), per ton.... 90 q - 90
Blackjack (Blende), per tom. 10 90 @ - 80
Sulphur, per ton................. 5000 5 90
Salt.
Salt per barrel. ......... 80. 10
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12
THE DEMOCRAT.

Published every Thursday by
GEORGE 81 ROBERT NJ. CRAWFORD.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

Mineral Point enjoys the distinction
of having had the first free school in
the state. Now we are obliged to ad-
nit that we have about the Oldest and
most inadequate school building in
Wisconsin-H. j. Parmley.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

Thursday evening, Dec. 9Th, the
sophmore class held its I'd term cleo
ton. The officers elected were as
follows:
President-Will Jeuck.
Vice-President-Je Jessie Prideaux.
Secretary Hooking.
Treasurer-Net Whalen.
Mary ThieS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12
POck ct Knives.

Razors, Scissors, ChiId's Knife and
Fork Sets. ThOma & Lenahan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

The sophomores have removed the
bunting from the lamp in the east end
OF the room. Perhaps they intend to
"let their light shine.
The example for quietness in re-
turning from classes has suddenly
shifted from the freshman algebra
class to the junior German class.
The senior crescent and the Junior
banner still look solemnly down on
the heads of their followers.
We all tried to sing on Tuesday
morning in spite Of the many bad
colds.
The football team has not yet been
photographed. Perhaps the picture
will be ready by Christmas.
The senior-junior spread is a doubt
full thing on account of ''strike. -
Anyone in need of exercise might
call on the physics class and try the
properties of the air-pump.
The new mating which has been
laid in the aisles is indeed marked
mprOVement.-C. G.. Potter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

The psychology class takes the
cake" for order. Daily visitations
from three mice have changed the
proverbial "as still as mouse" to
"stiller than mice" Because of so
much available material geological
department might not be out of place
E. M. w. J.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

The elocution class on Monday,
Dec. 9, rendered a good lesson; this
shows that we are making progress,
for Monday morning is rather a
drowsy study period.-Will Jeuck.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

Rugs are for the parIor,
Carpets for the hall;
Mating for the High school room,
Is best in spite of all.
Temperance Knight
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

Why are some of the standings of
of the freshman algebra class like a
certain term in music? Because they
are "so-lo. IF. Coady.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12
MINERAL POINT SCHOOLS
High school Editorial Climb.

EDlTOR-lN-CHIEF.. CLARENCE POTTER
ASST. ED1TOR-IN-CHIEF... -. r, BREWER
CRITIC -.....-....... -. ETA NJ. W. JONES
REPORTERS.
Senior-Clara Fisher, Clarence Potter.
Junior-Herman Parmley Philip Gorgen
Ernest Staber. Robert Brewer.
sOphmore-Mary Thies, Temperance Knight
Wallace Martin, Roy Reese.
treshman-Ethel Grange, Corliss Toay,
Francis Coady, Florence Arthur
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1901-12-12

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-09-05
Wanted to BE Enir.

"Those Gumleigh girls said Miss
Maud, put on such youthful airs, and
they are as old as the hills"
No replied Miss Mabel, looking at
them critically, Il wouldn't quite say
that, but they are certainly as old as
the mound builders. Chicago Tribune.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-09-05

Mr.. Snarlkins-Oh, Miss Mabel, why
do you eat SO many chocolates? You'll
spoil all your beautiful teeth!
The Kidlet Cher demon brother)- Take
yer front ones out, sis; the rest don't
matteri
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28

which did not tend much to help the city
OF Portland and on election day it will be
found that the men who pay the taxes
and who have the welfare OF the city OF
Portland at heart will march to the poll
ing places In solid platoons to show their
disnpproyal of any such mean insinua.
tions as have been made by the Demo-
era tic papers against Col. Boothby who
is not only respected for his ability but
for his integrity and public spirit.
"When you hear this Democratic howl
about Col. Boothby's connection with.a
railroad monopoly just ask this question
to silence the cries or the otiiceseekiDg
pack" said prominent business man
Yesterday. ''How did the Democratic
members OF the board Of aldermen, in
oluding the present candidate for mayor
ON the Democratic ticket vote when
rival electric light company wanted to
come into this city to bring down the
price for electric lights for the city and
our business men? They all fought
against the new com pany and the comps
tition which finally resulted in saving
Portland SIC. OUO and more year in cleo
tric lighting bills and gave the business
men Of Portland their lights at half the
price they were hefors paying. Some
Republicans voted against the new conf
papy coming into Portland too, but the
solid Democratic vote in both boards in
cluding the vote Of the present candidate
for mayor on the Democratic ticket was
cast for monopoly
"Thsn you can ask them about how
the Democrats conducted themselves nine
years ago when they got into power. Ask
people II they remember the condition OF
City hail In those days, of the way In
which the building was kept up SO that
no man or woman could go into 1t with
out being insultsd by some of the Office
seekers who were ever to be found there.
ASK these howiers II they remember how
the Democrats tried to win the election
By fraud, how their mayor had to barri-
cade his door to keep from being mobbed
by Democratic olamorers for office, OF
how these Democrats who are now howl
ing 50 much about corruption in City
hall left the city, financially at the end Of
their career and what all good citizens
th ought of their administration.
"Mr. Merrill Is a nice man without
doubt. but he Is young and though he
had the strength OF Sampson he could
not stand up long under ths load which
the Democrats would put on his
shoulders. Mr.. Merrill knows what would
happen If he were elected and don't be-
lieye hs would ever have consented to
have become the Democratic candidate II
ne had thought he had ghost OF a
chance OF being elected"
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
SURPRISED.
Flavor of Food Won Her.

"When the landIady told ms that the
new dish at my plate was the much
talked of food GrApe-Nuts, 1 tasted 1t
languidly expecting the usual tastelets,
insipid compound posing under some one
OF the various names OF breakfast foods. ;
81 am q school teacher and board.
Have usually been In robust health, but
last spring 1 had the much dreaded symp-
toms OF spring fever set In with great Sc
and headaches were almost constant.
Food had become nauseating and only
pnrtook of any sort of food from a sense
OF duty.
"My nights were spent in distress. The
first taste OF Grape Nuts yielded a flavor
that was new and attracted me at once.
arose from the table satisfied. having
enjoyed my meal as 1 had not done for
weeks. So L had Grape-Nuts food for
breakfast every day, and soon found 9TH
er reasons besides my taste for conttnu-
ing the food.
"AII OF the spring fever symptoms dis
appeared, the headaches left, my COM
plexion cleared up, and after supper OF
Grape Nuts / found myself able to sleep
like n baby, IN spite OF hard day and
hard evenings work. The food has never
pailed ON my appetite nor failed in fur
nisl Ing perfect meal. full of strength
and vIgor. know from my own expert
ence, Of the value OF this food for any one
who feels strength tagging undsr the
STRAIN of work, and 1t is evident that the
claim made by the makers that 1t is q
brain food is well taken. Please omit
my name If you publish this" The lady
lives in Hanover, Ind. Name supplied
by Postum Cereal Co., Ltd, Battle
Greek, Mich.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS
Many of Them Call ON Col. Boothby to
Assure Him of Their Support.

Many of Them Call ON Col. Boothby TO
Assure Him of Their support.
The Argus has said that the travelling
salesmsn OF Portland are going 20 cut
Col Boothby at the polls. The Argus
does not claim that these commercial
travellers are Democrats. They acknowl-
edge that this GLASS of men, the hustlsrs
and leaders in all progressive movements,
are Republicans, of course, and the Argus
affects to believe they are going TO cut
Col. Boothby on election day.
Since that statement was printed Col.
Boothby has been receiving callers, let
ters and telephone messages from COM
mercial travellers. 'Me are all right,
Colonel. /" say these m On OF the travelling
bay. 1--WE ara going to support you for
mayor because we believe in you and
have confidence that you VIII give our
city tine administration. This talk OF
the travelling men cutting you is all
nonsense. Don't believe a word OF It,
but wait until the votss are counted ana
you will find the knights OF the grip
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
CANDIDATES FOR MILITARY
HONORS.

The talk in military ciIoles is that
Capt. George A. Dow OF the Portland
Light Infantry is to have his resignation
In the proper hands for acceptance
March l. In the event of the acceptance
of the resignation the logical candidate
for succession is First Lieutenant b.
L. Kennard. who will douttless.be elect
ed. 10 tin the vacancy caused by the
promotion, Second Lieutenant Lowe is
deemed safe winner. For the position
OF second lieutenant there is likely to
be lively contest although at the pres
ent time the only name talked OF in
connection with the position Is Frank
Cummings, former officer In the
High School Cadets and during the Span
ish- American war u msmher OF the First
Maine regiment, and later. after his en-
listment in the infantry branch expired,
enlisted in the engineer corps. serving
in the Philippines and In China.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
SILVER ANNIVERSARY.
Mr. and Mrs. ii. II. Libby of scarboTO
Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding An
niversRry.

The pleasant home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry X. Libby at Scarboro was the
scene OF a large and brilliant social gather
ing Tuesday evening, the occasion being
the celebration OF the 10th anniversary OF
their marriage. A delightful poem com
posed for the occasion by Miss Edna h
Libby, was read by Mr.. ID. W. Robin
son. Vocal solos were rendered Dy Mr.
Haskell The Zylpha Ladies Orchestra
furnished music throughout the evening.
Dainty refreshments were served. After
q delightful evening the company dis
psrsed, giving MIR. and Mrs. Libby their
hearty congratulations. Ths presents
were numerous and elegant. including
many beautiful articles OF silver ware.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-28
What Shall We Have for Dessert ?

This question arises in he family every
day. Let us answer it today. Try Jell-o,
delicious and healthful dessert Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boilingl no
bakingl simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors Lemon. Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack
age ar your grocsrs today. 10 OTIS.