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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
LIENS OE INTEREST.

In Germany the yearly number of
divorces exceed 10000.
Nearly 100000 acres of land are IT.
rigated by farmers in Colorado.
The United States require the serv-
ices of about 100000 physicians.
The highest mountain peak in Col
orado is Sierra Blanca, 14,4S3 feet
high.
The sponge yield in Florida last
year amounted to 365,0OO pounds,
worth 1861, 900.
Zulu women always indicate by
their head dress whether they are mar
ried or unmarried.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01

Nine times out of ten when a man
does get justice he doesn't like it.
Men and women are changeable-
otherwise there would be no divorces
and remarriageS.
When a woman takes a man into
her confidence he is up against the
worst kind of a confidence game.
When one man learns to profit by the
experience of another the dawn of the
millennium will be at hand.
The average woman speaks her mind
but she changes her mind so often
that it keeps her tongue working over
time.
A boon companion is seldom con-
sidered a boon by the family of the
man with whom he associates.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Fools may rush where angels fear to
tread, but the theatrical angel some
times backs the fools who are inclined
to rush in.-Chicago Daily News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
\ New Play by Mr.. HazeItOn.

George c. Hazelton, who wrote
"MistreSs Nell, " is at work on an
American costume comedy ia which
Elizabeth Tyree will play the leading
part, and this piece will be used to
start the next season of the Manhat-
tan theater in New York. Mr.. Hazel
ton is a son of ex-Congressman
George c. Hazelton, and the family
formerly resided at Boscobel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
The Blende Mine.

Benton Advocate, April "a: Mr..
Goldthorpe, general superintendent of
the Harris-Poland Mining Company,
is in this vicinity, looking over the
company's properties. He is favor
ably impressed with the company's
interests. The company will have
their side track put in this week.
The new mill to be erected on this
pany's ground will be of 12O ton ca
pacity, and work will be commenced
in a few days.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01

representing themselves as postoffice
inspectors. Their scheme is to inspect
the mail boxes, and then to demand
from the owners a rental Of from $500
to $500. The postoface department
has sent out notices to postmasters in
the rural delivery districts asking
them to warn their patrons.-Rich'
land Democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01

Congressman J. w. Babcock was
unanimously renominated by the Re
publican convention of the Third con-
gressional district held at Lancaster
last week. J. W. Taylor of Linden,
who has always been staunch sup
porter of Mr. Babcock, presented his
name in a short speech. Among
the resolutions passed was one ap-
proving Mr.. Babcock's bill to remove
the excessive tariffs on iron and steel
rnrnGncfs
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
Common Ground.

Madison Democrat: On the common
ground of hostility to the tariff enor-
mites, that the Republicans admit to
he outrageous, but have not the power
20 correct, Democrats can now unite
and win victory. Those who still
cherish resentments and insist that
some shall be ostracised are assistant
Republicans.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
CANDIDATES NUMEROUS

The Montfort Mail reports that no
less than eight or ten persons have
announced themselves as candidates
for the office of sheriff of Grant cour-
ty. The Mail favors the nomination
Of A. Q. Mills who, as village mar
shall, distinguished himself in the
capture of the Montfort bank robbers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
Pierce County Propertv

135 Acres; good well and buildings
towns This place is a bargain at s35 90
per acre; one half down, balance on easy
time. '
81 Acres. 20 acres under blow:
balance in oak timber; runs to Lat
CroiX. This is d good level farm
from town on a good road; on
from school house. Price S2o per
Descriptions of other Pier
farms, for sale at very re
prices can be seen at The |
Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
Inrror11iSiuo Outlook.

Waukesha Despatch: 1t is barely
possible that the reason why the stall
warts have decided to continue their
support of Whitehead is because of
their inability to secure any one else
to 60 up against Gov. LaFOllette.
The outlook is certainly most IN
promising.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Lightning Tears a Shoe from Foot
of Mrs. John Wheaton.

VI ~hi y oiii w Ii|oNoh'
During the light thunder storm of
Monday afternoon last, lightning
made a most unwelcome visit into the
home of John Wheaton, in the north
part of the city, and Mrs. Wheaton
had a very narrow escape from death.
Where the deadly fluid entered or left
the house no traces were left, but
Mrs. Wheaton was Frustrated, one
shoe torn from her foot, the bottom OF
the foot blistered and the small toe
split open. DR.. Elliot was called and
reports the stricken lady as now suf-
fering no particular inconvenience be-
sides very sore foot.-Richland
Democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
Alleged Postoffice Inspectors.

People who are located upon the
various rural delivery routes should
beware of alleged postoffice inspec-
tors. 1t is said that a gang of swim
dlers have been at work along the
lines of free rural delivery in parts of
Iowa, and have succeeded in mulcting
several unsuspecting people. They
have been travelling about the country
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
The Great Live Issue

The Prairie du Chen Courier:
The democracy is growing more and
more towards the belief that the great
i've issue between the parties is the
tariff.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01

The Shullsburg Local: Postmaster
Weatherby received word last week
that an officer would be in Shullsburg
soon to look over the rural mail de-
livery routes which have been petit
toned for.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, April %, 1902
Letters addressed as follows remain
unclaimed at the Mineral Point post
Office;
Rev. C. Frydrychowiez;
Albert Hillery:
VIM. Sherman.
In calling for the above, please say
Advertised n. T. Martin. P, NJ.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01

Eennimore Times: If there ever was
a farce, it is our present caucus sys-
tenn Every one knows it and admits
i. Give US the old fashioned, enthu-
siastic, majority-rule caucus again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01

Spring time is the time to use
Rocky Mountain Tea. Keeps you
well all summer. Great spring life
remover. 35c. Eastman & MeserOle
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
Stone and Sand

I am prepared to furnish stone and
sand, either at the quarry or de-
livered. M. J. Minor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
MISS A. I'll. GALE,
Teacher of Piano and Organ.

From National Conservatory of
Music, New York. For terms apply
at residence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
TWO FINE HORSES
AUBURN MORGAN,

No. 464)
sired by Ethan Allen I'd, by Peters
Morgan;
and the Percheron Stallion
JULIUS,
No. 1910
will make the season of 1902. They
are owned by Pierce Nolen & Sor of
Miffiin. Bills giving their full
pedigrees have been issued. Breeders
are requested to see these horses and
inspect their redigrees.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
Attention, Horsemen

3O599 ( by Patchen
Wilkes, sire of Joe
Patchen 2:014, the
fastest horse in the
would
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01

One of the finest residences in the
city. Contains eight good rooms with n
closet TO each room; good large summer
kltcheh. House complete In ali appOint-
mehts. VIII be sold at u bargain to any one,
who wishes to secure IL comfortable resi-
dGnCe. Apply at once
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01

A fine cOmmOdiOus residence, near
~ new, with alt modern improvements.
Large lot and good barn. Situated i'm "a very
il sold soon. '
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01

a comfortable little house and a
fine lot adjoining 4th word school grounds
VIII be sold right. Inquire soon.
y good comfortable frame house
situated near Fourth ward school building:
good sized lot and small barn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01

Lots in the Oates grove property,
the finest in the city. see plat at The Demo
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Nine times out of ten when a man
does get justice he doesn't like it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01

=, The residence owned by William
Murphy, situated in south part OF the CITY;
one nan acre OF land; house contains three
large rooms; summer kitchen and a good els
tern. viii be sold cheap. " 7''" '''
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-05-01

Several very desirable lots on the
west side Of Dodge street, northeast of The
grove; lneIy located, and just the place Tor
some nice houses. VIII be sold at right
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-06-25
Bright'sDisease

The largest sum ever paid for "A pres
scnption, changed hands i'm San Fran
cisco, Aug %, 1902. The transfer in
volved, in coin and stock $ll2, 800, and
was paid by party of business men for
a specific for Bright's diseases.
They commenced the serious investi-
CATION of the specific Nov. 10, 1901.
They interviewed scores OF the secured
and tried il out on it, merits by putting
over the three dozen cases ON the treat
ment and watching them. They also
got physicians 30 name chronic, incur
able cases, and administered IL with the
physicians for judges Up 10 Aug %.
eighty-seven per cent Of the test cases
were either well or progressing favor
ably.
There being but thirteen per cent of
failures, the parties were satisfied and
closed the transaction The proceed
ings Of the investigating committee and
the clinical reports of the test cases
were published End viii be- mailed free
ON application AGuress John J Full
ton Company, 42O Montgomery st San
Francisco, Cal.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-06-25
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

Zinc may be frightened by rub
hing II with kerosene.
Rats do not like chloride of lime
and avoid places where it is placed.
Cayenne pepper blown into the
cracks where ants cODgregate will
drive them away.
Remove egg stains from silver
by rubbing with salt on damp
cloth.
Glover tea 10 excellent for puri-
flying the blood, clearing the COM
plexiOn and removing pimples.
Dried clover may be used for the
tea.
For sticky fly paper mix by heat
three aud q half ounces OF raw
lnseed oil, Il pound Of resin, aud
three end q half ounces of molssses.
Apply TO q stiff manila paper while
warm.
Rub stoves aud stovepipe with
kerosene before setting them away
for the summer. 1t prevents rust.
The kerosene may be applied ra-
pidly with brush, or with a swab
of soft rag.
Old stains may be removed from
wallpaper by applying, for four
hours, pipe.clay, powdered, and
mixed with water to the thickness
Of cream.
A tablespoonful of kerosene in
two quarts Of warm water will
wash windows to perfection. Wipe
them dry after they are washed,
aud they will shine as if polished.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-06-25
DE-. Miles
Heart Cufe

never fails 70 benefit weak or
diseased hearts, when taken in
time. Don't wait, but begin
is use at once. Sold by drug
gists on guarantee.
~. Niles Medical o.. Elkhart Ind
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-06-25
Heart
Beats


that are too fast or too slow,
too strong or too weak, are not
the kind that come from a
healthy heart. Remember,
every heart that pains, futters,
palpitates, skips beats, and
every heart that causes fainting
spells, shortness of breath or
SmOthering, is weak or diseased,
and cannot keep the blood Cir
eulsting at its normal rate.
"My heart was very weak and
kept skipping beats until IL
missed from one 70 three beats
minute. Well knowing what
the result would be II this trouble
was not stopped, 1 began taking
DE- Niles Heart Cure, and two
bottles brought the heart action
90 its normal condition"
ID. ID. HOLM, i.
HuutinCtOn Ind
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-05-08

Mrs. J. T. Woods, arrived Monday from
the East to make her home with her
parents! Her brothers Charles and
j Jack" met her at VIII atcom.
The friends of james Tullock are
pleased to see him out again, after bong
confined at home most of the winter. ana
to hear his familiar voice discussing the
political situation of the country.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ. Il.
church gave a birthday social Friday
evening at Odd Fellows hall. The ladies
sent out small bags to their friends with
the request that they return them with as
many pennies as they were years old, the
invitation being in rhyme. program
was rendered and supper served. AS the
people are quite old here the result was
about $40 for the benefit of the parsonage
fund.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-05-08
DEER HARBOR AND WEST SOUND

Mr.. Peterson is working for the Island
Lime Company.
Assessor Buxton did his assessment
work in this locality last week.
II. r. Cayou will ship his fine team TO
his farm on Decatur island this week.
Jas. Laplant has gone to the Mount
Sickle copper mine in British Columbia.
A number of the young people Of West
Sound attended the Scott dance Saturday
night.
Estyn Chalmers now has the incest
appearing and most modern dwelling
house in Pleasant valley.
1t is reported that w. j. Court will
again be cahuidate for the assessorehip
nomination this summer.
The small pox epidmic seems to be over
and the people are very thankful that
there have been no serious results.
ground on his place and has built neat
picket fence along the front of his lots.
Mrs. PaXson and children came over
from Friday Harbor Saturday to Join Mr..
Paxson ut the Island Lime Companys
works.
a portion of the machinery for Chase
Bros. Mill has arrived aud is in place.
They expect to begin cutting lumber
within ten days.
There are many fine farms just back of
West Sound, some Of them having many
acres of bearing orchards. Mr.. Rash,
VINO owns quite Il large tract Of land, has
twenty acres of fruit trees in bearing and
his orchard is in fine state of cultivation.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-05-08
Wedding and engagement rings.
GOLDMAN'S, Seattle.
EAST SOUND

Mrs. c. II. Showers has been quite sick,
but is now convalescent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Head spent several days
in the bay cities last week.
Mrs. John Curry, of Oreas, is visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip.
Mrs. Chas. Woods and daughter spent
last week with her cousin, Mrs. Freel,
near Olga.
Mrs. Hill, familiarity known as Grand
ma HILL is quite i'll with very severe
attack of bronchitis.
Postmaster S. III. Showers has been ill
for a number of days. DR.. Fitz-Malhew
has been attending him.
The familiar face of Mae Court is again
seen at the East Sound house, where he is
engaged for the summer.
The friends of Mrs. Ed King. who has
been sick for some time, will he pleased
10 learn that she is much better.
l.. d. Pike spent several days last week
in Blaine and other points OH the main
land, attending 10 his various interests. !.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Benson, of Fairhaven
spent several days here last week visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. /. S. W aldrip.
The patronage of the orcas island cream
cry has SO increased that they were
obliged TO churn twice in one day last
week.
Mrs. Peck, wife of the superintendent
OF the Sucia Island Quarry accompanied
by her children. has arrived To spend
the summer on Sucia Island.
j. w. Wheeler, who lately leased from
Dr. Harrison the Sulphur Spring stock
farm, on the foot hills of Mt. Constitution.
went TO Seattle Tuesday. He intends
raising beef cattle principally.
Miss Ella Woods. daughter of Mr.. aud
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-05-08
Lopez Tsland
LOPEZ

O. /. Bruins returned Saturday from the
bay cities.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Orcott. Wednes-
day, April 80, IA son.
Mr.. Knapp. and daughter Stella went
TO Anacortes Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bruins returned
Friday from Seattle.
Ed Ward, of Seattle, is visiting ut the
home OF Z. II. Butler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholson, of Tacoma,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Blake.
Mrs, Jos. Thornton left last week, to
cook at a fish camp at the south end of
Lopez.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-05-08
STUART ISLAND NOTES

Frank Hageman and Morgan Cliff have
gone to Whatcom to work
Brooks as assistant keeper OF the Turn
Point light station, Mr.. Brooks having
been transferred to Point No Point, be-
tween Port Townsend and Seattle, as as
sistant keeper. He and his family were
taken to their new station by the light
house tender Manzanita, which also
brought Mr.. Brochers and family from
the Dungeness station, where he has been
assistant keeper for about two years.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-05-08
SHEEP NOTES

Feed regularly as well as literally.
Give pulverized alum for scours, with
wheat bran.
Have water convenient for your sheep.
They drink little and often.
Keep the lambs growing from the start.
If fat, sell them when they weigh thirty to
fifty pounds.
Ewes that prove poor mothers, or
refuse their own lambs, might as well go
to the butcher.
An authority on lambs for market says
pure bred or high grade lambs should
not-be kept beyondsix months.
If sheep have catarrh, put them in a
well ventilated pen and give them each,
twice day in their food. a teaspoonful OF
mixture OF equal parts dried sulphate
of iron, powdered ginger and gentian
roots. Feed generously of oats, bran,
roots and good hay.-(Agricola.
Western refined sugar $3.50 sack
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-05-08
Orcas leland
Dor RAY AND OLGA

Mrs. Spaul. of West Sound, has been
spending few DAYS with Mrs. Bowers.
q. II. Culver and family, of Frida!
Harbor, spent Sunday at Alderbroot
farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arno Fairhurst came over
from Whatcom Monday for few days
visit with Mr.. aud Mrs. G. s. Rice.
Miss Ruby Ross returned to her home
in Friday Harhor. Monday after spending
a few DAYS with Mrs. Henry Legbandt
C.. w. Freel and Robt. Ross were re
cent guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Omer Freel,
AS were also Mr.. and Mrs. G. Il. Woods
and little daughter Marjorie.
Thos. Robertson. Jr., left the first of the
week for the Slate creek mining district,
i'm the eastern part of Whatcom county,
having leased the Robertson farm Tor Il
voar to Omer Freel.
It is reported that Anthony, Ohlert is
about to establish the headquarters of his
mercantile and transportation business at
Doe Bay. He returned Monday from Il
trip to the bay cities, bringing consider
able quantity of freight.
O. II. Culver q Co. intend building a
telephone line from Alderbrook farm to
Doe Bay. 1t would add much to the soci-
ability of this part of Orcas and to the
convenience of the people if the line were
to be extended to Olga and thence to East
Sound.
The Point Lawrence fish trap is nearly
completed, having been driven out 2G
re # or more further than it was last year
Owners of an adjoining location claim
that as now driven it encroaches upon
their rights. 4 bunk house has been
built on the beach at the Craft place.
A vearling heifer that had been missing
for two weeks was found last Saturday
evening imprisoned in a hole in the bed
ola big ravine on Alderbrook farm, only
about stones throw from the barn. 1t
required considerable labor to get the
famished animal out the hole. She WAS
sill alive, but barely able to stand.
In the Doe Bay school district a clerk
and three directors are TO be chosen az the
election Saturday and the question of con
tinuing to supply free text books is to be
voted upon. The experiment has not
been satisfactory, the books supplied
having been greatly abused by most OF
the pupils and poorly cared for by some
of the teachers.
Two beach combers, snaaking along the
coast in black painted skiff Sunday,
stole two fine setting hens and all their
eggs from c. $. Rice, ut Andrews bay.
Mr. and Mrs. Rice were away from home
a little while during the day, but re-
turned in time to ''see the boat go round
the bend" but did not find out until later
that their poultry house had been raided.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-05-08

TO the lovers of choice fruits and
beautiful flowers we take pleasure in
introducing the stock of the CONT
mental Nurseries, believing that the
best is none too good for the people of
san Juan. All orders placed with rs
are warranted to he true to name and
TO be filled with the best of Northern
grown stock. - Everest c. Woodin, Agt.
Friday Harbor.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-05-08

you are going to paint this year
drop postal to the Morse Hdw Co.
Whatcom, for the late color folder Of
the Sherwin-WIlliams paints.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-05-08

Western refined sugar $3.50 sack
Martin & Jensen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-03-13

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