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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-16
GOOD WORK OF BUREAUS,
State offices Bring Together employ
ers and Help,
Madison. oct II

Madison, oct It,
Tho two state free employment of.
ticcg at milwaukee, and Superior con
t,nuo to be active in rocotviaE applica-
tons tor help and employment and IN
bringing together the seeker Of wort,
and the one who wants to hire labor
crs For number ot weeks the np.
pliCatous for places have about bal.
anCcd the applications for help, n
huRlthtul economical condition, and
all the applicants for employment
have boon given work rs they desired.
Tho following are the rcCapitula,
ttons of the applications of employ.
mont and help and Of the positions
filled for the weey aud 66-wooll period
GUIDED Saturday;
For the week period
Total number of applications for
employment filed, 23T, applications
for help dllcd 254 positions filled,
2I7 applications for employment un-
0llod 0; applications for help I'm.
filled, Il.
For the the GGweok period
Applications for employment fllod
ll,7G5, applications for help fled
l2,026; positions Allied lO,6OS; nppli.
cations for employment unified, 1857:
applications for help untitled, 1,ilS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-16

GAINS IMPORTANT DECISION IN
LAND CONTRACT.
HEARING HELD AT WAUSAU
State Represented by Assistant Chief
Clerk s, } Castle and as Result
Claims Of Many Alleged Home
steaders Win Be Dropped Title
Came in Swamp Land Grant.
Madison. oct. a.


The state land commission won an
important decision in the recent con.
test for 80 acres near Wausau. The
Office ut Madison is now IN receipt ot
tn, determination by the district COM
missioner at Wausau. before whom
the hearing was had The state
claimed the forty under the swamp
land grant and another claim was filed
by an alleged homostcador
The state rotaius title. The deci-
sion is important in that number of
similar contests wore in prospect and
many OF the adverse claimants will
now rolinQuish their attempts to Gust
the state
Il. j. Castle, assistant chioC Clcrk OF
the state land office represented the
state in the hearing
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-16
TELEGRAMS IN BRIEF

At st. Louis the strike of mail
handlers and haEEagomcu caused con. ,
siderable delay in handling mails,
The cause OF German omigratjou is |
the kuottieSt prohlcm with which the !
German colonial congress- NJ Borlm
is dealing.
At Traverse City, Mich, John T,
Hargrayos was sentenced to Is years
in the pcuitouuary for killing his In.
valid wife.
In the English church congress-
several prominent clorgymou woro
outspokcu in their criticism or the
hihlos nfalUhilty.
At nanvtle H., the body OF E. E.|
Boudcuot, who mystcriously disap
prared n week aEo Friday, was found
tloatng in the river
Over 10000 persons are employed
in Austria alone, exclusive of Hun
gary, in the iron industry which is
now practically stagnaut
AZ Wabash lud.. Miss Grace Overly,
aged -. throw herself under the
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-16
kILBOURN POWER MEN
TO MEET PAPER MAKERS.

Kilboun, Wis, oct l2.-Tho par
tics interested in the Kilhourn water
power have been quite active lately
and. rumors of all sorts and sizes have
bed circulating The situation, how
ever, is encouraging, and looks now rs
thoueh something will be done in tn,
near future The promoters Of the
enterprise have made an appointment
to meet here next Tuesday, in com
pany with the representatives of the
big paper mill combine to consider the
establishing of plant here,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-16

indianapolis, oct. Practically
all the window glass factories in the
country will lee started today for the
season. The starting Of the factories
IN Indiana alone means the employ
mont Of 10000 hands. Men in all
branches viii receive higher wages
than last year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-16

Belgium, Wis oct. Ii Yesterday
was bad day for the Rose campaign
train, and the morning meetings were
called Off A good audience listened
to the speech here at 1880. Port
Washington was made in the after.
noon instead of in the morning as
scheduled.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-16

occurred ~ days before the transport
arrived at San Francisco, As the per
iod Of incubation ot cholera is only
five days the djoaso must have died
out long before the transport arrived
in NNArANtiNN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-16
WILL WARM LITTLE RAODY.
Gov kimbaII Takes Action Against
Coal Famine.

Coal Famine,
Providence, Il. l., oct IA Every
effort is being made by Governor Kim.
ball to secure through the general ~.
sombly legislation necessary to pro.
tcct from loss dealers who import
coal into this state during the fuel
famine. The plan of the governor IL
To have state guarantee fund of
$l25000 He has obtained the assent
of two thirds of the house member.
ship and of . senators to a bill which
by passage would establish the fund
Protected from loss by the stato funds,
the dealers will be able to import
sufficient coal to permit the Rhode
Island industrial plants to continue
operations without interruption.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-16
Big Transvaal Loan.

London. Get i4.-It Is unomclalIy
said that the government viii ask
parliament 10 authorize a TransvaaI
loan Of sly0.00O.00O or more to be
guaranteed by the imperial govern
ment
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-16
MUST PASS
DARDANELlES

London, oct. 12.-AccOrding to a
dispatch to a news agency from Con
stantinOple at an unofficial meeting
just held there majority Of the am
bassadors expressed their personal
opinion that in view Of recent events
the powers must seriously consider a
revision Of the clause in the Berlin
treaty referring to the passage Of the
Dardanelles by foreign warships.
Congressman John l.. Sheppard Of
Texarkana. Texas, died at Eureka
Springs. Ark after a long Illness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-16
Strikers Fatally Beat Man.

Scranton, Pa, Oct 14,--Orlando
Schooley, who was taking a crowd of
men to work at the Edgerton colIiery
in Jermyn yesterday afternoon, was
set upon by mob and beaten so bad
ly that he will not live. The recruits
were allowed to go unmolested upon
agreeing to take the train out of town.
Mitchell Says Nothing.
WiIkesbarre, Pa, Oct 14.-When
Mitchell was shown the bulletin that
the operators had agreed to arbitra-
ton he refused to make a statement
last night
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-10-16
Many Conferences,

Philadelphia. oct Numerous
conferences took place in this city
yesterday relative to the coal strike,
the more prominent of the partici-
pants being Presidents Baor and Cas-
satt and Senator Quay The proceed
inga were not divulged, but it was evil
dent that some new move is Contem-
plated by the operators. As President
Baer was leaving his Office he was
asked as to the truth of the report
that the operators contemplated Of
fering the miners an increase. To
this and all other questions he re-
turned his usual answer that he had
nothing to say.
Baer returned to this city from New
York early yesterday morning. He
went to the office of Mr. Cassatt and
had a conference with the latter,
After Bacr had departed Cassatt pro
coeded to the Office of General Wistar,
president of the Pennsylvania Anthra-
cite Coal company. While the two
were in conference Senator Quay ar
rived. His visit was brief AS he was
leaving Cassatts office he was Ques-
toned as to the doings of the con
ference but declined to answer. He
Immediately proceeded TO Baer's Of
fee, where he remained in conference
for a short time. Mine Superintend-
ent Luther of the Philadelphia e Read
ing Coal and Iron company held a
lengthy conference with Baer in the
afternoon,
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Browns Valley Tribune: Congress-
man Eddy has recommended Viggc
johnson, of Glenwood, for appoint.
ment as a naval cadet, and Monte
Brown, of Morris, son of Justice G
L. Brown, for appointment at West
Point. Young MIR. johnson will be
remembered by Browns Valley people
as one of the trio who represented
Glenwood in the High school debate
in this city last winter.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17
X. P. LODGE CELEBRATES.
The Tenth Anniversary Observed By
The Local knights.


Owing to the rain which proved to
be general throughout this portion.
the attendance at the K. P. celebra-
ton was not as large as has been
planned, and part of the program,
including a uniform rank parade,
had to be called off. Willmar was
to be represented by their Uniform
Rank com any, but a telegram was
received that the rain was pouring,
and they would be unable to attend
Likewise Glenwood, Sank Center
and Herman. Several came up from
Hancock on the afternoon train.
A ball game was played in the
afternoon between the Morris and
Industrial school mines. Both
the "kid" and Indian bands
we're in attendance and a large crowd
witnessed the game. A receptic n
had been planned to take place at
the Odd Fellows hall in the evening
but only few visitors being present.
all repaired TO the Armory where
dancing was participated in until a
late hour. Aside from the ball team,no
e''outside Of the lodge was invited.
Music was furnished by the Morris
orchestra. At twelve O'Clock supper
was served, which was supplemented
with short addresses by Attorneys Or
monl and Grace. Both the supper
and the addresses were very good.
The K. of P. lodge is probably the
most successful organization in Nor
ris, and while the membership is
rapidly increasing, this, their
eleventh year, promises to be the
most prosperous in the history of the
lodge.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17
SCHOOL NOTES,
High School.

The K. P. Lodge celebrated their
10th anniversary last Thursday and
the pupils were let out at $50 to-
witness the ball game and other
sports.
A banquet was given last evening
by the Junior class for the Seniors at
the La Grand Hotel. After the
banquet they we're entertained at the
home CT Miss Blanche Munro.
The Partisan gowns ordered by the
Junior girls for the banquet last FRI
day evening, arrived safely.
The program that was to be given
last Friday afternoon WIGS postponed.
A number of the High School
pupils looked rather sleepy last Fri
day morning, we w;nder why?
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

The dance given by the Degree of
Honor Monday evening was fnan-
cial success, and all who attended-re-
port one Of thu best of the season.
Some $50 tickets were sold on the
quilt, which was ratified during the
evening. Mrs, H. P. Carlson resid-
ing near Chokio, held the lucky num-
Der. The lodge cleared about $40
from the dance and rattle, which will
be great help in the purchase of
regslis.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

A kick has been registered by some
of ou1 readers regarding parties who
have not cleaned up their premises.
OF course they ought to make their
kick to the health officers, but we
don't mind telling those parties, who
ever they are, that there is a law
governing their case, and wes would
advise them to look it up.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

LeSueur won out in the final con.
test of the High School debating
league held at Minneapolis last Fri
day night. Glenwood was victorious
in four contests, and felt certain that
the Seventh district would fall hei1 to
the Journal cup, but only one of the
three judges was with them. The
result was surprise and a great dis
appointment to everyone here, for we
felt certain that Glenwood would
win the prize.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17
HOrneSteadS

Homsteads, 10000 acres of
choice lands recently reverted
from a railroad company to thera
government. The finest tim
othy and clover region on
earth. Markets rs per cent
higher than at any point in the
Canadian Northwest. It may
pay you to investigate this
matter. Don't wait to long.
Address, Kopplin & Kopplin,
Iron River, Bayfield, Co., Wis.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

We call the attention OF our read
ers to the statement of condition Of
the Citizens Bank. printed in another
column. The report shows a favor.
able increase in business since the
last publication.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17
A Card.

l, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a SO cent
bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup
of Tar if it fails to cure your cough
or cold. I also guarantee Is cent
bottle to prove satisfactory or money
refunded. J. R, KRUGER.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17
The United States Coy
eminent Report shows
ROYAL Baking Powder to
be stronger, purer and
better than any other.

The ladies of the Social Union con-
Quoted a successful sale and served
dinner at the armory last Saturday
afternoon.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Married. at Marshall, May II, by
Justice D. A. Kennedy, Mr.. j. P
johnson Of Lyon County, and Miss
Clara A. Hagen of Morris.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Work on James McCanney's res
ldence is progressing rapidly. When
completed, he will have one of the
nestest residences in the city.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Read E. J. Jones' ad in another
column. They can furnish anything
you want in the line of lumber at
their yards in Morris and adjoining
towns. They also have large stock
of builders hardware, as we'll as other
staple lines.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Fred and Boyd Stinson and Tuck
Delahunt arrived S turday morning
from Argentine, where they have
been for the past six months in the
interests of the Advance thresher
company. Miss Alfreta Stinson &C.
companied them home from Min
neapolis. They report a pleasant
journey, having spent some time at
the various European ports on their
way home. Evidently the tropical
climate agreed with them for they
seem to be in the best of health
Boyd Stinson is at his home in Glen
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

We intend to make our county
correspondence a special feature of
this paper. We want a represent
atlve in every town in the county.
Write for particulars.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

We are in receipt of a splendid
colored map folder of North Dakota,
gotten out by the Bismark, N. D.
Tribune, for the j. A. johnson Land
Co. 1t is descriptive of lands for
sale by that company, and is a fine
piece of work.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Charles Grace of Rugby, N. D., has
been spending the week in Morris
while on his way to South Dakota.
His many friends here are glad to see
him nearly recovered from his recent
illness.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Rev, Richardson began with last
Sunday evenings service series of
discour5es Oh the Bible in it's various
phases. Those who attended the
Congregational church Sunday even
ing found "The Bible as a Book"
very interesting and instructive. The
subject next Sunday night will be
Inspiration of the bible.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

The Macabees gave one of their
regular social dances in the hall last
evening. There we're a large number
o. young people in attendance, and
as usual the event was thoroughly en-
loved.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

John A]drich left Monday morn
ing for Belgrade, Mimi. where he
will take charge Of his hotel recently
purchased of E. B. GuIlett. John
knows all about the hotel business
and is sure to make it a success.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Do you want to build home and
pay less than six per cent interest,
always reducing the principal of
your loan? If SO, call on Smith &
Boise. Is f.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

The Tribune has added to it's
equipment foot-power staple binder,
1t is neat little machine and will
staple anything from folder to an
u abri lged dictionery.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Max Trantow returned last Satur,
day morning from Assinaboine.
where he went with party Of land
seekers two weeks ago. Max has all
kinds Of confidence in Canadian lands
and bought 900 acres in North
eastern Assinaboine, near the Mani
toba line. He says the price is con-
tinually advancing and feels certain
that he has made a good investment.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

From this time forward the Morris
City Mills will want all the good
wheat obtainable for which they will
pay highest possible price.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Mrs, Max Forbes who has been
confined to her room for the past two
weeks, with a severe cold, has nearly
recovered.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

The Rev. Thomas N. Clary, we'll
known by Morris people, will fill the
pulpit in the M. E. Church, for the
two following sabbaths, the 18th and
25th.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

A large party of land seekers came
up from Rock Rapids, Iowa, Tuesday
to look at the lands of the Iowa and
Minnesota company.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Mrs. A. DeKay arrived last week
from Corvallis, Washington, and will
We with her son, A. DeKay of this
city. Grandma DeKay is eighty-fve
years of age, but made the journey
from Corvallis to Morris alone.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Go to Morris City Mills for
New Gold Patent Flour, Silver Leaf
Fancy Patent, Bran, shorts and
middGngs.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Miss Harriet McConvilIe came
over from Graceville Wednesday to
spend the week with her mother.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Any family wishing to get Mrs.
Keating's fine daily butter,guaranteed
to be the best, at 20 cents per ID. the
year around may procure same by
leaving VOID at J. O. Pomroy & Co
This butter is churned every day and
will be delivered three times a week,
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

J. G.. Donaldson of the Minnesota
and Dakota Land Co., stopped in
Morris between trains yesterday.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

During the electrical storm Sunday
night, the residence of Alex Dolven
east of town, was struck by lightning
No serious damage was done.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

DR.. Nelson goes to Hancock the Is
and 16, and to Tintah the II and IS
of each month, during which time
his dental Office in Morris will be
closed. If
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

A tax judgment sale was conducted
in the auditors Office Monday. The
sale being small nearly all Of
the lands were disposed of.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

B. W. Brokaw, eye specialist and
optician will be at Krueger's drug
store the 9Th and 7th only, Of
every month. Eyes examined free.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

A marriage license was issued by
Clerk of Court Olson, on the 18th
inst, to Mr.. Henry Blees and Miss
Mary Kramer of Donnelly.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

@. J. Minet of Pipestone has taken
charge of the Interstate Grain
company's elevator at this place.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

The annual Minnesota Valley con-
ference Of the Congregational church
will be held in Morris in the early
part of June.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

The telephones were out of com.
mission the first Of the week on &C.
count Of repair work that is going on
along the line.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Mrs. Lou Nelson and Miss Clara
Zahl attended the .. E. S. state
convention held in ST. Paul Wednes-
day.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

]. A. johnson left Monday evening
for North Dakota. Fe will spent two
or three weeks at the company S
Office in Langdon.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

The original Hallock Success Anti
Clog Weeder costs little more than
some of It's immitators but it is tried
and true, demonstrated success and
not an experiment. We have other
weeders as low as $500. Stone &
Munro.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

The Tribune building is under
going needed repairs this week.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

\ new crossing and culvert have
been put in this week, on Sixth street
between the armory and city hall.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. John Grove returned
to Minneapolis Sunday night.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

A large attractive sign was placed
on Thomson 81 Sons land Office
this week.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

N. Estaque returned to Brecken-
ridge Monday, after weeks visit
with his family here.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

French and Christopherson are
clipping horses and oiling harnesses
at reasonable prices, and will be at
Zahls livery barn for the next three
weeks.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Minnesota, 1913 wheat for seed is
offered at popular cash prices by
Manager Dryer Aune Spring Lawn
Farm in Darnen. Small quantities Of
superior varieties of seed oats, barley
corn and flax are also offered for sale.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

The following instructors who were
elected at recent meeting of the
school board have accepted. Lin
coin school: Edna Gibbs, Long
Prairie, Fifth and Sixth grades,
Longfellow school: Luella Turrell
Bemiji, principal; Catherine O. Peet,
Columbus, Wis. Science; Fanny
Hagerman, Third and Fourth grades
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Mrs. Robertson and daughter Of
the Graceville Phenix, made The
Tribune fraternal call Thursday.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

In our last issue we forgot to men
ton the fact that Monte Brown haC
received the appointment to West
Point through the efforts sof Con.
gresham Eddy. He will enter the
academy after graduating from III
high school next year. Monte ranks
al ong the best in his class at school
and is a good steady fellow We
congratulate Congressman Eddy on
his good judgment.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Cafarelli's orchestra spent Wednes-
day IN Morris, while on there way to
GraceYille.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Ed Darling LETT Tuesday for Fond
Du Lac, Wisconsin, where he will
spend the summer with relatives.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

J. H. Devenney was in MINI.
eapolis this week on business.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Gideon's Minstrels at the opel a
house tonight. Seats reserved at the
usual place.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

The Elizabeth Reem Circle will
meet Tuesday, May 20. With Mrs.
NJ. L. Torpy.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

The ladies of the G.. A. r. will
serve dinner at the armory on Decora
tlon day.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Sheriff Delahunt was in the twin
cities this week. . .. ..-.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Mr.. and Mrs. P. Griffith visited
relatives in Graceville this week.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17

Chas. Wilson was here this week
looking after his real estate interests.
Morris tribune., 1902-05-17
Il. B. Lund, practical matchmaker

B. Lund, practical matchmaker
Today is the Seventeenth Of Nor
way.
Motto reduced prices on wood at
Stewards.
L. W. Northcott was in herman
Thursday on business.
Carl HiIdebrandt is remodeling
his house on Third street.
Miss Lizzie Donovan of Gracevllle
is visiting relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Griffith visited
relatives in Graceville this week.
Messrs. P. J. McNally and @. W.
Howe we're over from Chokio Tues
day.
w. ]. Stewart and family are COM
fortably located in their new home
on Second street.
Services will be held in the Nor
wegian Lutheran Synod church Sun
day evening at 8 o'clock.
T,,oolox- eor Fond