Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-07-02
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Of Huron, S. Dakota, were present at
the funeral OF Mrs. Geo. Wilkinson
Mrs. Lawrence's mother, which took
place here last Saturday, the remains
arriving from Idaho the day pre-
vious.
AT the late mass on last Sunday
at ST. Paul's Catholic church, Rev.
Richard Aid, of Keokuk, Iowa, de-
livered very forceful and eloquent
sermon, from the text, ~ am the
Great Pastor; l Know Mine, and
Mine Know Me-"
Albert Check, Il lad ten years
old, Of Prairie du Chen, was kicked
IN the face by horse one day last
week aud, besides having some
of his teeth Knocked out, the kick
caused him to bite off the end of his
tongue.
A graphic account of the recent
foods in Kansas and Missouri, with
photographs of high water scenes, is
contributed to the Review of Re-
views for July by Charles Fl. Har-
ger.
Few things have more de-
pressing influence than a constant
cough. 1T is a constant reminder of
that dread disease, consumption.
Coles Cough Cure stops the cough
by curing the cause. Guaranteed. p
and 800 Sold by all druggists.
Mike Polda, farmer residing
near Prairie du CHEN, last Thurs
day chopped off half of his right foot
accidentally while cutting fence
posts. The blow split the bones from
the toes to and through the ankle.
His other foot was badly mangled in
horse power few years ago.
The grocery merchants Of our
city hereby make the request of their
city customers to leave all orders for
delivery on Friday for such articles
as they might want Saturday, July 4,
as the delivery wagon will be taken
off early in the morning of the day
WE celebrate,
According to the Outlook the
chewing of tobacco in this country is
steadily on the decrease, while the
chewing of gum is on the increase.
Is this indicative of n step forward
in civilization or otherwise? Or is it
IA case whore Providence has decreed
that women should take their time
at jaw labor?
What's nicer than boquet Of
beautiful roses? Nothing. For such
the Tribune office is indebted to Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Deller. 1t was gath
cred from their well kept rose gar
den, and it's size was in keeping with
its agnificence. TO the doners are
extended many thanks.
Rev. Father O'Keefe attended
the funeral of Rev. Father Valley, at
Elkhorn, this state, on last Tuesday.
Rev. Father Valley was pastor at
Ridgeway for some years. and no
doubt is remembered by many Of our
citizens, as he delivered the address
on Decoration day, 1887, in this city,
for the Grand Army Corps.
C. w. Reynolds came out from
Chicago last Friday and remained
over Sunday. The conviction is as
strong with him rs it was with the
author of that popular song wherein
are the words, BE it ever so hum
BILE, there's no place like home" Win
as he is familiarly called here, holds
the responsible position of assistant
to the president of the Metropolitan
Business College.
Last Thursday, VIM. Edwards, of
Belmont, while leading stallion be
hind IA cart, was attacked by the
stallion. The horse caught Edwards
by the arm tearing off the flesh and
muscles and damaging the bone
The animal then broke loose and at
tackled two teams that chenced to be
passing, aud it was with difficulty
that the horse was captul ed. 1t was
necessary to ampulate Mr.. Edwards
arm, and latest reports are his con
dition is serious.
Mayor PrileauX has had printed
and well circulated, notice in
dodger form urgently requesting the
cooperation of all, for the proven
ton of the discharge Of all such fire.
crackers and other explosives on the
business streets as are likely to
frighten horses or otherwise prove
dangerous This is n timely request
aud every citizen, old or young,
should heed the same cheerfully.
There are many dangerous explos-
ives on the market today, the manu-
facture of which ought to be prohib-
tied
"A large class received First
Holy Communion at st. Marv's
Catholic church last Sunday. The
church was handsomely decorated