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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03

Miss Mollie Ferris sends to The
Democrat a copy OF The Webster
County Argus published at Red
Cloud, Nebraska, and dated March %
which contains the following an
nOuncement of the death of a former
we'll known resident of Mineral Point:
Cd. M. Platt, who departed from
Red Cloud several months ago for
Chicago to undergo treatment, died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Jno. Shirley, in that city, Wednesday
afternoon subsequent to a brief i'll
ness. Mr.. Platt was we'll known IN
this city, having been a resident
twenty-four years, a good portion of
the time being engaged in business
pursuits. His wife died in this city
in the year 1892. Four children sur
vive: the daughter in Chicago, and
and three sons, c.. J. and Edwin, who
live at Red Cloud, and N. A. Platt,
who is at present located at Cowles
The funeral was held yesterday and
the body of the deceased was taken to
Clinton, Wisconsin,, where it will be
Inferred on his old homestead beside
relatives. The sympathy of our
people is extended to the bereaved
family"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03

Mineral Point town elected the
following officers:
Suporvisors-S. w. Salmon, chm,
r. J, Mitchell, M. F. Schaaf.
Clerk-R. H. Beckerleg.
Treas.-J. II. Dunn.
Assessor-Wm.F FitzsimOns.
DodgeviIle voted for no license,'
and against the proposition to pur-
chase the county fair grounds.
Linden, Cobb, Ridgeway and HoI.
landale voted "for license" and
Brigham, went dry
Waldwick elected G.. G. Cox chair,
man and r. H. Gribble clerk.
WILLOW SPRINGS.
E. w. Smith, chairman; John Shell
don, A. McKillip, supervisors;
James McPhillips, treasurer;
John O'Neal, clerk;
VIM. Bennett, assessor.
No license carried by a great ma
jority y-nearly 5 to l.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03
COBB.

[Receved too late ior last weeks lssuel
To The Iowa County Democrat.
J. H. Berky is lecturing on temper
apce this week to large audiences.
He is a very pleasant gentleman and
a good speaker.
Elmer Fox is home from Madison
school for two weeks vacation.
Alvin Goldthorp has located at
Hazelhurst, ILL.,, and has a good
trade. His household goods we're
shipped there this week.
Miss Hazel GoIdthorp spent Sun
day with her friend Miss Mabel
Williams.
Robert Joiner, county surveyor was
in town on Monday, surveying some
lots for Messrs. Alton and Batten.
VIM. Batten has bought from VIM.
Alton, the house and lots lately
owned by VIM. Rapson, and will
move to our city in the near future.
We welcome him and family to our
midst.
Mr.. f. J. Zimmerman of Fenni-
more is visiting her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. J. G. Goldthorp for few DAYS
days this week.
Farmers are all preparing to enter
their fields for the spring work.
Times have been quite lively in
town the last few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Baxter of district No.
10 has moved into the Hooking house,
which Mr.. Baxter bought of Mr..
Hooking. We wecome them to our
village.
E. P. Robinson, who has been sick.
is able to be around again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03

The Resurrection of Christ was eel
ebrated at the P. NJ. church with ap-
propriate services.
The large auditorium was most ele-
gantly arranged with rare flowers
and the choir discoursed superb an
thems in harmony with the occasion.
In dignifed manner the parents of
three beautiful children marched to
the altar and gave their babes in
christian baptism. The service was
plain, beautiful and impressive.
The Sabbath School was thronged
in the afternoon and fine Ressur-
rection program was rendered by the
school
Flowers were sent to the sick, aged
and poor at the end of the evening
service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03

died at her home in this city on We'd
nesday night, April y. The cause of
death was blood poisoning. A short
time ago she received scratch on
one of her hands, between the thumb
and fore-fnger. The haud and arm
became swollen, and it was soon evil
dent that blood poisoning had set in
and all effort to stay its course prov
ed unavailing. Her death falls with
crushing weight upon the husband
and children, who have the heartfelt
sympathy of the community n their
sudden and great atlliction, The fun
eral will take place from the family
home on Saturday morning at ten
o'clock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03
Giffen's Orchestra Entertainers

Citizens Orchestra Entertainers
will appear at Castle Hall, Mineral
Point, on Thursday evening, April
II, under the auspices of Raven
Lodge. The company is composed
of real artists, and presents a
varied and popular program of char
acter studies, lyrics of lowly life, hui
mOrOus characterizations, etc. En-
dorsements come from all sections.
The entertainment will be from to 10
O'Clock, followed by a dancing party,
for which the Gitfen orchestra will
furnish music.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03
knights Templar Easter Services
at ShullSburg.

at ShullSburg.
Members of Mineral Point Com,
mandery, No. y, report that there
were some ffty-fve Sir Knights in line
at Shullsburg. Nothing could ex-
ceed the hospitality of the people and
of the church at which the services
were held. Luncheon was served to
the visitors, which the Shullsburg-
ers mOdestly called a light refresh
ment, but which the knights regarded
as most substantial meal, and for
which they return their thanks, and
add that Shullburg has made Easter
day red letter day in their order.
The church exercises were up to date,
and the new ritual of the order show
ed changes for the better. The SER
mon by the Rev. Mr.. Edgerton was
elegant and heart stirring, and the
work of the choir showed that music
is not a lost art in that berg, but
among the most appreciated and
loved. Some lS5 accompanied the ex-
cursion, which was a grand success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03
Fourth Quarterly Meeting

Fourth Quarterly Meeting
Services at the 2. Nj. church next
Sabbath:
900 a. m. Love Feast.
10:30 a. m. Preaching by the Pastor.
200 p. m. Sabbath School.
$50 p. ~. Young Peoples Meet
ing; subject, "Our Adversary, con-
Quoted by F. L. Cork.
1870 p. M. Preaching by Pastor.
$50 p. m. Sacrament Of the Lord s
Supper.
All welcome to these services.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03

Easter Sunday at VI. E. Church
was a day long to be remembered.
PrOfuse and tasteful floral decora-
tions had been arranged by commit
tee OF ladies. At 1880 the Pastor
spoke on "'Practical differences from
the Resurrection of Jesus" The mu-
sioal program rendered by the choir
was unusually attractive. At seven
o'clock in the evening the Sunday
School had charge of the exercises.
An excellent Easter cantata, Easter
Lillies,o was rendered by a class of
young women, assisted by the primary
department, in a manner that was al
most above critism. Much credit is
due the committee, Mrs S. Hooking.
Miss Nellie Spensley and Miss Minnie
Jacobs, for the great success of this
program.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03
For Sale.

I offer for sale a very fine stallion,
kind and gentle; well broken double
and single; very fine mover and a
sure breeder; weight fourteen hundred
and fifty pounds. Some man can Sc
cure a bargain by calling on n. K.
Van Matre.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03
Basket Social.

The ladies of Lost Grove will hold
a basket sociable at the Lost Grove
school house on Friday evening,
April t. Come one; come all, and
bring your baskets.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03
Stone and Sand.

am prepared to furnish stone and
sand, either at the quarry or de-
| llvered. NJ J. Minor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03

This Friday evening Mrs. Bass of
Ohio is to speak at the NJ. E. church
in the interest of the Women's Home
Missionary Society. All are invited
to attend. A meeting for the mem
bers of the society and other ladies
interested will be held at the home of
Mrs. William Hammill Friday even
ing at three O'Clock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03

A special invitation is given
to the ladies' to call and eX-
anime Our line of Chi1dren's
Clothing. Yours to please,
CORRELL & MARTIN.
325 High st. Phone 111-2.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03
GUNDRY 4 GRAY.


consisting of Stoughton Wagons
and Trucks, Racine Buggies, Milk
Wagons, Prairie City Seeders, Dixon
and Rock Island Plows, Hays and
Rock Island Corn Planters. Buy
them now. WI n. T. MARTIN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03

is kept complete at all times, as we
receive new pieces for this department
twice each week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-04-03
In Speaking

In Speaking
of the best place to buy
Spring CLOTHING, HATS,
.e NeCkwear, Shirts, Under
wear, Gloves, Trousers,
MaCkin toshes, Trunks,
SatChelS, etc, we would
advise you to call at.....
CORRELL & MARTINS
and examine their fine,
up-to date line.
No she1f-worn goods here;
everything new and of the
LATEST STYLE and BEST
MATERIALS.
1t is Our purpose to see that
every customer is properly
fitted and that he shall receive
Value for Value Given.
AS we sell for cash we are
in a position not only to meet
competition but to give better
values than those who adhere
to the old fashioned credit
system.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-10
COMMERCIAL
CLUBlMEETINd
Important Business Transacted.

The Commercial Club met Wednes
day evening, and adopted the recon-
mendation of a committee to ask the
Legislature to so amend the law relat-
ing to public libraries, that it will
apply to all citie>. This faw allows
Boards of Education to levy not to ex-
ceed 6.I0 Of mill for public library,
the Board to have control of the
library.
The Committee of the Club having
sold over 500 tickets to the lecture
course, at 81 each, the Club voted to
turn over the fund to the library as it
is needed. Three lectures are yet to
be delivered, in the course, by Rev. T.
h. Campbell, DIR. E. c. Simpson. and
Rev. Joseph Deming, and the Club vot-
ed to hold all in the Opera House.
The following members were ap-
pointed the committees to nominate Of
fceos, to report at the next meeting on
the 18th: E. c. Cowman, N. v. Elliott,
and G. w. Bartholomew, DIR. ]. n.
Wilson, 81. A. Cassidy and T. J. Hell
lings.
DR.. ]. 81. Wilson, Presley Shaw and
A. ]. Miller, who successfully managed
the preparationsfor the banquet q year
ago, were reappointed for the banquet
of '92, at the first meeting in February.
Mayor Cassidy made an Interesting
address on the municipal code bill.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-10
AUXILIARY TO Y. NJ. c. A.
Organized in our City Tuesday
Evening.

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Foulk on Garfield avenue, an auxiliary
to the Big Four Y. M. C. A., was or
ganized. Mrs. 81. j. Myers presided,
and after the meeting was called to
order, Mr.. Pawlings, the new Secre-
tary Of the Y. M. c. A, introduced the
work, and all present were fully satis-
fed that the work is needed in our
city, to help the interests and comforts
of our Y. M. c. A, and also hope it
will be the means Of bringing our citi-
zens and railroad people in closer
touch with one another, as 1t should be.
The following officers were elected:
Mrs. A. N. Jenkinson, President; Mrs.
Il. ]. Myers, Vice President; Miss
Clarabel Miller, Secretary; Miss Hat
tie Campbell, Treasurer; Miss Susie
Salisbury, Guide.
Officers to be installed at next meet
ing. January 2lst. Place to be an
nounced later. With an earnest,
active worker as Mr.. Pawlings, the
new Secretary Of Y. M. C. A., with the
assistance of the Auxiliary, our Y. M.
C. A. will certainly prosper. Lend it
your support and make it q success.
Our best wishes to you ladies in .
good cause.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-10
Destroys the E. Dodson
Lumber Mill, at West
Liberty.
The Loss Estimated at $S. 500
and Insurance Only So. 500
About Thirty Men Thrown
Out Of Employment.

West Liberty Banner.
| The burning of the saw-mill plsnt
owned by Everett Dodson, and located
in the west part Of our town, which oc
CURED Tuesday morning, was the wors,
fire that has taken place since 1880.
The fire was discovered at about 4:3C
q. m. (sun time) by Mrs. D. N. Short,
who resides south Of the mill, and she
at once gave the alarm, and the
engineer, Andy Harvey, and others
hurried to the scene. The fire had
started above the boiler near the
smoke-stack, and had gained too much
headway to be put out by q bucket
brigade, and the whistle was sounded
and the fire bell rung. 1t was at the
hour when the people were sleeping
soundly, and 1t took some time to get
the Fire Company together and the
engine to q nearby we'll, and By the
time water was thrown the whole mill
was on fire, and nothing could be done
except save some of the lumber, and
the building on the north side of the
street.
The Fire Company worked faithfully
and did the best they could under the
circumstances. They poured two
streams of water on the dying dre all
the forenoon and part Of the afternoon,
and saved much lumber and wood
which otherwise would have been
burned.
The mill was built by the late
Stephen Hannum in 1857, operated by
him for many years, then by the
Thatchers, and came into Mr.. Dodson's
possession four and half years ago
He had fitted the mill with good
machinery and had large stock of
sawed lumber on hands. he estimates
his.loss at about s6, 900 on the building
and machinery and q, 800 on lumber.
About $500 worth of lumber was
saved.
His insurance, $500, will not half
cover the loss. 1t is in the following
companies: Western Mutual, of Urbana,
$500; London Assurance Corporation,
of New York, $1,000; Merchants and
Manufacturers Mutual, Of Mansfield,
Ohio, 1000.
MIR. Dodson has been very successful
since engaging in business here, and
the people liked to deal with him, and
regret exceedingly that he has met
with such a great misfortune. He is
yet undecided as to what he will do,
but we all hope sincerely that he can
make arrangements to rebuild and
put the plant in operation again.
The mill was our greatest industry
and employed in all over thirty men,
and it is indeed very unfortunate for
them to be thrown out Of work at this
season Of the year.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-10
JUDGE DOW AFTER
The LAWYERS In
MARYSYILLE.
The Habit Of Delaying Cases Must
be Broken.

Marysville Tribune Monday.
Judge Dow today rebuked lawyers
who have habit of unnecessarily de-
laying their cases.
Judg Dow also 'jacked" the lawyers
who are in the habit of taking impor-
tant papers from the custody of the
Clerk and losing them. "A great many
cases in the past have been delayed
because the lawyers say the papers
have been lost. He wants no more of
it.
In Bellefontaine Judge Dow put
stop to such carelessness by ordering
that all papers must remain in the
hands Of the Clerk, and If the attor-
neys must have the documents In their
possession, copies shall be taken. The
same method will be tried here.
After the close Of the present term
Judge Dow orders thpt no papers
which have been properly fled be
taken from the Clerks possession.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-10
ALMOST
UNANIMOUSLY!
The Nicaragua Bill Passes
the House.

The House voted late yesterday af-
ternoon on the Nicaragua bill, and it
passed by vote of 80 yeas to nays.
The amendment leaving it to the
Presidents discretion to choose the
Nicaragua or Panama routes was de-
feated by vote of 103 yeas to 10 nays.
The bill authorizes the President to
obtain necessary territory from Mica
ragua and Porto Rico for the canal.
All amendments were voted down
and the bill passed exactly as it came
from the committee.
1t is believed, the Senate will pass
the bill as 1t comes from the House,
but strong effort will be made in be-
half of the Panama route. The Cleve-
land Leader dispatch says Senator
Hanna leans that way.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-10
Death Of Mrs. VIM, Krouskop.

Mrs. Phebe ]. Krouskop died very
suddenly, Tuesday night, about 10
O'Clock, at the home on the ZanesfeId
pike, from paralysis of the heart. She
retired about 8 o'clock in apparently
usual health. At 10 O'Clock the family
was called to to her bedside by a
scream, and found her in an uncon-
scious condition. She became partly
conscious, gave another cry of pain.
and sinking into consciousness, pass
ed away.
DR.. ]. W. Young was sent for, but
she was beyond relief before he ar
rived.
Phebe Wilgus was born in 1887, and
was married to William Krouskop in
1857. She leaves her husband, seven
children. two sisters and brother, to
mourn her loss. She was member of
the Baptist church, a devoted wife, a |
loving mother and a kind neiehbor.
Her sudden death is deeply deplored.
The funeral services were held |
interment at Mt. Zion. The
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. h. W. Buckles and Rev. c. r.
Sargent.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-10
OUR BIRTHDAY.

There's day In the year which reminds US
That times passing swiftly away;
That the hair which was recently golden,
Is now intermingled with grey.
That the middle-aged one, grown more feeble.
Cares less for his fryaic and sport;
That the young man and maiden are welded.
And younger ones now WOO and court.
That the dear little tots, lately playing
Around US with all kinds of toys,
Have departed from things which were
childish.
And grown into big girls and boys.
1t reminds US that we have grown older.
That soon Wen be feeble and gray;
But whether we're old or young, when it
comes,
We welcome with JOY our birthday,
For it brings to our mind sweetest mem'ries
OF days that have long passed and gone;
And 1t seems we can almost remember
Our mothers sweet lullaby song.
We can see ourselves once more. playing
With all our traps and our toys;
For 1t seemed we were far more contented
With Just common everyday noise.
1t recalls that one day-so eventful,
When proudly we started to school.
With our primer and slate-so determined
To carry out each little rule.
1t reminds us Of all the hard lessons
We learned, just to say, st am head!"
OF the days, too, when we were less mindful :
OF all that our kind teachers said.
When we sent paper wads flying round them
Or tossed notes across the old room;
OF the after school hours severe teaching
When sadly we altered our tune.
For the school days which too soon had
vanished,
Were made up Of profit and fun;
And how often we've wished to recall them,
Since life's sterner tasks were begun.
The day recalls faces of loved ones.
And lump gathers up In our throat,
When we think of their smiles and best wishes
OF the words that so kindly they spoke.
We cannot recall all the pleasure
That such day brings to our mind,
But we know for ourselves that sweet memo
Around it shall ever be twIned.
So today. while you let your thoughts wande
Back over your seventy-six years
OF life-which has been mostly sunshine.
Perchance a slight sprinkling of tears.
When you think Of the days gone forever,
OF old friends so kind and so true,
| Let your thought dwell for one single momen
| On the one who now wishes for you.
Many happy returns of your birthday.
All, yes, may there be many more.
May the future have many more pleasures
| Than even the past had In store.
For you, my dear friend, are deserving
And this is my wish and my prayer
That the dear Heavenly Father protect yol
| And guide you In all things with care.
| Lovingly,
| Mrs. G. B. CHURCHILL,
| Beliefontaine, Ohio, Jan. sth, 1902.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-10

Rev. Thomas CamDhell started away
from home the other evening with a
quarter In one Of his hands. He in
tended to make . purchase, but when
he reached town he couldn't find the
money. It was gone and . search OF
all of the minister's pockets failed to
reveal the coin. Late the next morn
ing Mr.. Campbell found his money on
the sidewalk not far from Crawford g
grocery. He wasn't looking for it but
just happened that way. Hundreds
must have walked over the quarter be-
fore it was picked up.-Daily Exam
liner.
Mrs. j. Q. A. Campbell can beat
that story. Tuesday afternoon she
purchased two gold hat pins and an
other article ct Davis Brothers jewell
~ store, intending to make q present.
She carried the package in her hand
about four squares, and when 1t was
opened the pins were missing, and
haven't been heard of since. And now
she wonders who Ii wearing those hat
pins.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-10

While visiting in our city last week,
the guest of Herman Keller, Mr..
Okado, the clever Japanese student
from Oberlin College, met c. D. Camp
bell, who told him that in 1874 he
had q Japanese classmate in Law
School st Washington. d. c., Mr.. M.
Y. Nagaoki. Mr.. Okado replied, 81
know Mr.. Nagaoki very well. He Ii
now q member of our Japanese Senate,
and prominent man in Japan"
1t is pretty difficult to get 90 faI
from home that you won't find some
body who knows somebody whom yor
know.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-10

Hon. W. R. Warnock, who has been
spending the holiday recess Of Con-
gress with his family on Scioto street,
left this Saturday morning for Wash
ington, where he will resume his
labors. Congress convenes Monday
morning. Judge Wsrnock was accom-
panied by his family, including Mrs.
Warnock, the Misses Clifford and Ann
Warnock, and Mrs. B. E. Vandenbark,
of Zanesville. Mrs. Vandenbark will
remain but . month, the other mem
bers Of the Congressman's family will
spend the winter in the capital.-Ur.
bana Daily Times Citizen.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-01-10
10th BIRTHDAY
ANNIVERSARY.
Mrs. N. A. Wallace Welcomes a
Large Party Of Lady
Friends.

Few anniversaries are so happily eel
ebrated as was the birthday of oul
friend, Mrs. N. A. Wallace, in hel
beautiful home Wednesday afternoon.
Sixty guests had received invitations
and it seemed to us the entire number
were present to congratulate the dear
woman for whom this pleasure had
been planned. A few who had pretty
needle work well under way, brought
it with them, but the majority prefer
red to give themselves leisure to visit
and admire the. many pretty things for
which this home Is noted.
Mrs. Wallace has been In i'll health
for some time, but seemed unusually
bright, ss she sat In her chair and
gave each one q CHEEKY welcome.
There was a profusion Of beautiful
flowers, some of which were the gifts of
friends. There were kerchiefs brought,
pretty china, pictures, books, etc. One
gift deserves special notice, an original
poem, which we give below, was
prett:ly bound in hand-painted covers.
When luncheon time came, an immense
cake on q small, white COW
cred table, was placed in the back
parlor and served to the guestsr On
the cake and around it, were
seventy-six small candles, and one
large life candle, while gracefully
surrounding it were sprays Of Califor.
mia pepper berries with their delicate
foiiage. The refreshments were the
daintiest, and the souvenirs, baskets Of
'oranee wood from Los Angeles, Cali
fornia," were filled with home candies
and raisins, and decorated with the
pepper berries. Miss Barnet is an
artist, whether it be In caring for
the home, making beautiful things or
serving her friends with dainties to
eat, and her devotion to hea aunt, Mrs.
was In evidence everywhere
The day was IDEAL the
sun shone as If this were Californis,
and the guesas ceme with happy hearts,
bringing best wishes for this home,
with many happy returns of the day."
MRS. G.