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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23

cupied rooms in the building and the
other portion was occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. Otto Olson. Much of Mr..
Darcy'8 furniture was destroyed and
Mr.. Ol8on's household goods dam
aged. There was an insurance Of
$500 on the building, but NO insur-
ance on the furniture.
Information reaches the authorities
at Madison that hundreds of part
ridges and other game birds are being
killed in southwestern Wisconsin and
sold in Iowa. Deputies are to be sent
into the sOuthwes tern district at once.
The John B. Wallis farm Of 30
acres has been sold to Joseph and
Henry Bray. We understand that Mr..
and Mrs. Wallis intend to move into
this city, when a suitable residence is
found. The sale included the farm
machinery and live stock.
Mr.. John Brewer and family started
this, Thursday, morning for Holli-
day, Texas, to join the colonists at
that place. Whilst regretting their
departure from old Mineral Point,
very many friends wish them health
and happiness in their southern
home
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
He Got the Pass.

That very handsome Toledo theater,
The Valentine, has a splendid business
manager in the person of Mr.. Gives.
AS he stood at the door" one even
ing not long ago, he was accOsted by
a hOrny-handed, sparsely whiskered,
narrOwfOreheaded elderly son of the
soil, who asked:
BE you the one who's running this
show? You was pinted out to me as
being him"
Yes, I'm the one" responded the
polite manager. What can l do for
you"
"WeIl, they say, you let in the per-
feshion an give 'em free chairs fer
nOthin'. Is it s0?'
Yes" said Mr.. Gives, eve honor
the cards Of all reputable people in
the profession who are known to me.
Whom are you With|
well, I amt with nobody in per-
ticker, but I'm thinkin' Of buiIdin'
the opery house over to Adie (the town
Of Ada, near Toledo, an l thought
p'r'aps on that account you'd let me
in tonight free, fer nOthin'.'
And the old man got n seat, which
had cost him nothing.-New York
Clipper.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23

Eureka. l have found it! Today I
lay aside me faithful typewriter and
go forth to amasS riches. 1 will back
Willie X. Vanderbilt off the board In
side Of a week. on wells, gold bricks
and J20 per cent. get-rich-Quick
schemes are not in it with my plan.
Prepare to ride in me automobile
Pack your trunks for European trip.
Well soon be off to London Have
'em lock the doors Of the biggest jew
olry store in town and tell 'em not to
stir till YOU get through buying. Lend
YOU 4 thousand? \ mere bagateIle,
Mr. Carnegie, retire to the rear and
assume a sitting posture. l will at
tend to the rest Of this philanthropic
stunt myself. [ also expect to pay
the national debt and build a few
private battleships. No more work.
No more worry.
l am going to devote the rest of my
life to stirring up political strife,
bringing suits and selling out Ten
shone. Fall in! Company. right facet!
March,-St Louis Post Dispatch.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
Preparfnc the Impromntu.

Great orators have generally refused
to speak on the spur of the moment
on important themes. DemOnthenes,
the king of orators, would never speak
in public meeting without previous
thorough preparation. Daniel Webster,
when once pressed to speak on a sub
ject of great Importance, refused, say
ing that he. was very busy and had no
time to master it. When q friend
urged that a few words from him
would do much to awaken public at
tention to the subject, he replied: IF
there be so much weight in my words
it is because I do not allow myself to
speak ON any subject until my mind
is imbued with it." On one occasion
Webster made a remarkable speech
without notes before the Phi Beta
Kappa society Of Harvard university,
and a book was presented to him. Aft
er he had gone a manuscript copy Of
his eloquent "impromptu" address,
written, was found in the book, which
he had forgotten to take aWay.-Chi-
cagO Daily News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
BROKE LOOSE.

Many will be glad to hear that
f. G. Spooner has had pluck enough
to break away from the Standard Oil
company and put GOOD oil on the
Mineral Point market, oil that is
guaranteed to burn and Sivo entire
satisfaction. This oil is from the
Pennsylvania oil wells, called the
MAGIC SAFETY OIL, OdorIcS$ and
Smohclc#S. Mr.. Spooner agrees to
refund your money if this oil does
not give perfect satisfaction. Give
it trial. You certainly prefer good
oil, if it can be had.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
Father Taken From Family.
From The Tribune.

From The Tribune.
After nine days brave struggle with
that terrible disease pneumonia, Mr..
Joseph Hooking died at his home
five miles east of this city, Friday
morning Jan Is, 1902.
Deceased was born January %, 1862
at Vinegar Hill, III. Seventeen years
ago he moved with his family to
the town of Waldwick, residing there
until 1900, when he moved to the
farm on which he died. In 1876 he
was married to Miss Eliza Rodda,
who with twelve children survive
him, and all of whom were present
at the funeral on Monday. Three
brothers and two sisters are also
among the mourning family.
Ihlrty years ago Mr.. Hooking
joined the NJ. f. church, and was
consistent member ever after. His
letter and also that of his wife were
deposited with the NJ. f. church of
this city before he died. On the or
ganization of the NJ. w. A. lodge Mt
Waldwick he became member of
that order, and had been transferred
to the Mineral Point lodge, He had
a beneficiary certificate of $1,000.
His former neighbors in VALID
wick end those of his later home say
the same of him; that he was an
honorable, industrious citizen, an
exemplary christian, and consider
ate husband and father. The pro-
cession of sixty vehicles at his funer-
al in the storm of Monday afternoon
indicates the general esteem in
which he was held by those who
knew him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
Kindred Vices.

Rev. Justus Forward, settled in
Beichertown, Mass. a hundred years
ago. once reproved a workman for
swearing while he was blowing Il new
field. Swear" said the man. Il
guess you'd swearr'
Mr.. Forward took the pillow and hur-
ried after it, Indignantly denying the
charge. Then. as the field became
more impossible. he began painting:
Il never did see the like! l never
did see the liker' When he had gone
once around the field he stopped,
breathleSS, and said:
There, you see didn't find it nee
essary to swear"
No" drawled the other man, but
you've told more'n fifty lies. You said
you never did see the like, and you
saw it all the time l was plowin'."-
Youths Companion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
LEGAL NOTICES.
SUMMONS.

SUMMONS.
STATE of Wisconsin. Circuit Court, Iowa
- County.
Anna Z. P. Harris, infant. by William
T. Jennings, her guardian, Plaintiff,
John H. Harris, Defendant.
The State of Wisconsin to the said defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear with
in twenty days after service of this sum-
mons, exclusive of the day of service, and
defend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid; and in case of your failure so to
do, judgment will be rendered against you
of which a copy is herewith served upon you.
SPENSLEY & MCILHON,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
P. o. Address. Mineral Point Iowa County,
Wis. jan23w6
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
No Similarity.

SENATOR" said the reporter, you
are in favor if I mistake not, of a
siX-year term for the president of the
United States. with provision that
he be not eligible for re-election?'
Yes replied Senator Lotsmun.
That meets my approval"
How would you stand on the prop
Osition to limit Il senatorship to one
term also%
'Yung man." said Senator Lotsmun,
cautiously, L don't care to be quoted
On that proposition, but l will say to
YOU contidentiaIly that mighty few
men would go to the trouble and-er-
trouble to enter the senate for just one
term. '-ChicagO Tribune
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
For Sale,

One hundred and twenty acres OF
land, situated in the town of VALID
wick, Iowa county; forty acres
broke; balance in pasture; two run
ming streams; 81 miles from Jonesdale
and 81 miles from Hollandale. Fac
tory and school house L! miles. Tn
north 12O acres of the Logue farr
Inquire of j. M. Reese Dodgeyill,
Wis, or j. w. Laughlin Hollanda'
Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
Where He Failed.

eve got a speciality this week that
ought to go fine said the vaudeville
manager. It's a trick artist. He
draws portraits Of all Of our great
men"
How did your artist go?" asked his
friend a week later.
He went way back and sat down.
He could draw Dewey and Grant and
Schley and SOusa and salary and eY-
erything else except an audience -
WASHINGTON Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
SHORT HORN SALE.

Send to w. Look for catalogue
OF closing out sale OF Pedigreed
Short Horn Cattle, at ShulIsburg,
Wis, Tuesday, Feb. 4. 1902.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
To Tax PAYERS.

After this week | will be in the Of
fee for collection of taxes on Mon
days and Saturdays only. After the
10th rate of collectors's fees will be
per cent.
JAS. II. DUNN, Town Treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
| will be At Home

to my friends until Feb. s, to receive
money on notes on 1901 accounts. In
terest will be charged from January
l, 1902, on accounts not settled at
that time. Chas. r. Fox, Cobb, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23

Water Rents Due.

The bills for water rent are in my
hands for collection, and parties in
terested are requested to settle the
same. JOHN JEUCK. City Treas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
PRlDEAUX & BLISS.
Laundry Notice.

The American Steam Laundry has
changed hands, and any patrons that
may have been overlooked in collect
ing laundry are requested to call up
phone 60 and the work will be
promptly called for.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
Joint Installation.

The Foresters and the Companion
Court will have joint installation of
officers on Tuesday evening January
%. All members are requested to be
present. Refreshments will be served.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
For Sale.

Old and we'll established business in
hardware, stoves, implements, vehic-
les, harness, ETC.; or will trade for
farm. Chas. r. Fox, Cobb, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23

Russian census returns reveal the
presence OF Go 600 idolators in a pop
ulation of 10, 66S,OOO, among which
for every 121 men there are 1OOMomen,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23

For Goodness" Sake
eat Atlas brerd. For sale by Chas.
Hendra. Heaquarters for good things
to eat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23

New Jersey IS one of the states
which retain the custom of making
their treasurer an appoinuve instead
of an elective officer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Illinois Central R. R.

1AANANO OAN0A k'2AAN u ~
illinois Central R. R.
MARDI GRAS Nth This on occurs at at
February 10 and II, 1902. For it, ex-
cursions will be in effect to New
Orleans, on special dates which your
local ticket agent will be able to
advise you.
1"11AAOO the Illinois Central
under the auspices of the AMERICAN
TOURIST Association, will leave
include all expenses, Railway, Sleep
ing and Dining Car Fares, Hotels,
Carriages, etc.
CALIFORNIA Personally Person 7I. con-
Excursion Cars through to Los Ange-
les and San Francisco, as follows: via
New Orleans and the Southern Route
every Wednesday from Chicago;
every Friday from Cincinnati. Via
Omaha and the Scenic Route every
Friday night from Chicago.
HAMMOND Send for Ham
iAAADu NJ OA'D mOnd. Louisiana, as
a Winter Res rt," a beautiful illus
trated folder, showing a few of the
winter attractions in and about Ham
mOnd, copies of which will be mailed
free on application to J. F. Merry,
A. C. 2. A. III. Cen. r. R., Dubuque,
Iowa.
FLORIDA Through g. DIXIE
= LIN FLYER" Sleeping Car
Lines, st. Louis to Jacksonville, and
Chicago to Jacksonville. Route via.
Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta.
CTRA Illinois Central Excursion
to Cuba will leave Chicago,
St. Louis, Cincinnati and Louisville,
January 30. 1902, reaching same
points on the return February II. A
delightful voyage across the gulf of
Mexico, a six days stay on the island
of Cuba, Including a visit to Havana
Mantanzas, the Valley of Yumuri,
the Caves of Bella Mar and other
interesting points under the escort of
the American Tourist Association.
Rate from the points mentioned will
be S155 for the rOnnd trip, which
amount will include all expenses
everywhere. Itineraries, giving full
particulars, of your local Illinois
Central ticket agent.
NEW ORLEANS a delightful
for the tourist to visit. Winter tour
list rates now in effect. Double daily
service and fast steam-heated vesti-
bule trains; with through sleeping
cars, buffet-library-smoking car SER
vice and all meals en- route in dining
cars. Ask tor an Illustrated book 90
New Orleans.
HOMESEEKERS s %oert to J. F F.
P. A, I. G. r. r. Dubuque, Iowa, for
a free copy of folder entitled " For
Homeseekers and Land Investors"
1t furnishes brief but reliable infor-
nation as to the resources and posi-
bilities of the states of Kentucky,
Tennessee, Missippi and Louisiana.
Full Particulars concerning sF!a AL all OF of
had of agents of the Illinois Central,
or by addressing the nearest of the
undersigned representatives of the
" Central"
A. Fl. HANSON, G. p. A,
Chicago, III.
]. F. Merry. A. @. p. A,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
WANTS.

WANTED - To buy a Hereford bull, not
w less than two years old.
Joseph & Henry Bray
EOUND-Last Saturday on High street, a
L black WOODEN mitten CaA at The Demo
crat office.
EOUND-On the street in front Of Joseph
Il DelIer's residence, on Monday, a pocket
book containing some money. Inquire at
Louis restaurant.
IGOR SALEE-1Choice pure-bred Poland
L China brood sows.-bred. Inquire of
VIII J. Reese.
TOR sALE-fve yearling steers. Inquire
l. of DelCs BabcOCk.
WANTED-A boy to learn printing at The
w Democrat office.
T OST- last Saturday between Jerusalem
i pump and the Depot, a pocket book con-
tanning change and pearl beads. The finder
viii please leave it at The Democrat office
and receive a reward.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23

VIII 1t Withstand the Pressure &?
Our furniture is all the best make
and will outlast and stand more wear
and tear than a good many other
lines. 1t will cause you a good deal
of pleasure to have one OF our dainty
sofas in your house. We have plenty
Of other beautiful things to choose
from so don't fail to come in, when
you want to do some furnishing in
your house. All goods put up of the
best and strongest material.
JOHN KIM, JR.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
Increased Cost of Living.

The average cost Of living has adj
yanCed nearly $50 per capita within
less than i've years, according to a
statistical comparison issued by Dun's
Review. In July. 1897, the average
cost Of years supplies for one per-
son was $72.45. Today it is SOL 81.
Forty years ago it was $40 greater,
the exact figures in January, 1860,
being $121.75. The present prices are
higher than for many years, or since
modern industrial. distributive and
agricultural conditions were intro
duced.
During the period mentioned it has
been found that while the price of Ia
Dor fiuctuated greatly, the average
was $3.50 a day, or about the rate pre-
vailing today. This would indicate
that the increased cost of living has
not been met by an increase in ability
to pay it.
But to offset this there must be ia
ken into account present steady en-
ployment. Existing conditions GER
tainly do not bear out the bare statis-
teal statements that the cost of living
has so greatly advanced while wages
have remained at an averag e.-Pitts-
burg Dispatch.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23

New England sailors carry as a tai
isman a bone taken from a living tur-
tie, a pebble from a fshhawk's nest,
OF, bone from the head Of j cod.
The Burlingame (Kan) papers are
Boosting that within the present year
more than so, 900 worth Of monuments
have been erected in the Burlingame
cemetery, owing to the good times,
which have enabled people TO pay more
than the usual attention to the resting
place OF their dead
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23

N. X. VAN MATRE. GEORGE CRAWFORD
ROBERT NJ. CRAWFORD.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
IaneSNiIlc Steam Laundry.

A. PRIDEAUX, AGENT.
Work called for on Monday and de-
livered on Saturday. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23

EOUND-Last Saturday on High street, a
L black WOODEN mitten. CaA at The Demo
Crat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23

TOR SALE-ive yearIing steers. Inquire
Il of DeCs BabcOCk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23

WANTED-A boy to learn printing at The
w Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
FIRM,
Old Business.

THE bus mess heretofore conducted by W. H. PdeauN
druggist is to continue from 1902 by w. H. Pri-
deauX and w. p. Bliss, under the firm of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23

80 acres of good land, about miles
south of DOdgeyille and ~ miles north east
or Mineral Point. Twenty-Five acres has
been plOwed-balance timber and pasture
Plenty OF running water - spring never
freezes. VIII be sold at reasonable price.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23

A farm of PIP acres, adjoining
Mineral Point city on the north. About 30
acres under cultivation; remainder meadow
and pasture land, and some timber. Good
running water on the place. five room
dwelling; good well; barn 6OX3O feet two
large corn cribs; chicken houses and other
OutbulIdings. Farm is we'll fenced. viii be
sold at fair price and ON reasonable tcrms.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
NEW ORLEANS

for the tourist to visit. Winter tour
list rates now in effect. Double daily
service and fast steam-heated vesti-
bule trains; with through sleeping
cars, buffet-library- smoking car SER
vice and all meals en- route in dining
cars. Ask tor an Illustrated book On
New Orleans
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-02
Choynski and Weinig to rleet.

Louisville, Ky, May 2-The
presence of hundreds of visitors
for the American Durby causes
the Empire Athletic club to expect
large attendance tonight when
Joe Choynski and AL Weinig come
together before the club for a
twenty-round bout. The two have
never met in the ring before, but
from their records against various
opponents they are expected to
put up rattling contest Weinig
recently added to his laurels by
giving kid" Carter terrific bat
tie in Chicago. Choynski, though
one of the veterans of the ring, is
still regarded as tough PROPOSE
ton for the best men of his class
Both appear to be in good shape
for the battle
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-02
Police in Revolver Contest.

Chicago, Ill, May 2-The best
marksmen on the police forces of
Chicago and ST. Louis are contest
ing for supremacy today. The
match is unique in that it is being
conducted by telegraph. The two
teams consist of twenty-f i've men
each and 80 targets of the Stand
ard American type will be used.
For several weeks past the con-
testants have been practicing as
siduously and as there is consider
able personal rivalry between the
police officers of the two cities the
result of the match is awaited with
interest
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-02
GRADUATING CLASS
OF NAVAL CADETS
President Roosevelt Delivered the
Diplomas.
A LARGE CROWD PRESENT

Annapolis, Md, May 2-The
president, accompanied by his
daughter, Alice. and several of the
attaches of the department at
Washington, arrived here to
attend the graduating ex-
eycises The chapel of the naval
academy was not large enough to
scat all the spectators and many
had to wait outside.
The president delivered the di-
plomas from the band stand and
the crowd stood eight deep outside
the ropes. The president made a
brief address congratulating the
cadets upon their graduation and
referred to the importance of their
future duties and responsibilities.
Mr. Moody, the new secretary
of the navy, also was present and
made few remarks.
The class consisted of fifty-nine
cadets and all of these will be
given positions under the bureau
of navigation.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-02
Wisconsin Travelling Men.

Racine, Wis, May 2-The large
banquet hall of the Hotel Racine
was filed to OVERLOOKING at noon
today at the opening of the annual
state convention of the Travellers
Protective Association. President
M. h. Gibbs of Green Bay called
tho gathering to order, and after
addresses of welcome had been
delivered and responded to the
convention took up the transaction
of business. The report of Secre-
tary Fl. f. Schroeder of Milwaukee,
showed that the Wisconsin division
has made gratifying gain in
mem bership during the last year
The report of the treasurer and
other officers and standing com
mittees were likewise of crafty.
ing nature. The convention will
continue tomorrow and conclude
with banquet in the evening
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-05-02
The Fruit Situation.

In Florence and Canon City the
fruit trees are in bloom and the
sight is beautiful one. There
are several times more fruit trees
in Canon than in Florence, and
the orchards there are mass of
blossoms.
Last year the trees blossomed
earlier than they did this season,
but those who understand fruit
say that the outlook is equally as
good for large crop as that of
last season.
The crop of fruit grown in Ere
mont county in 1891 is said to
have reached the 100000 mark,
This shows that the business of
fruit growing is a profitable one.
Last year al Cancn thousands up.
on thousands of barrels of apples
were grown and shipped from the
Rockefellow orchard, the largest,
pro bly,, in the state.
The trees in the Frazer and
Lobach orchards bore fruit in
abundance and the prospects there
this season are indeed good.