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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-27
Ordina &C No. 81.

An ordinance to establish build
ing lines along certain streets
and aYenues in the City Of Yir-
ginia, Minnesota: :,.,5. IS. /. 5..g. /.
The City Council Of the City OF Virginia, st.
Louis county. Minnesota. do Ordain as fol-
lows: r. -: - -. 34T
SECTION 1. That building lines be- and the
same are hereby established along the fol-
lowing streets and avenues in the City of Vir-
ginta. which building lines shall be fifteen
feet from the outer line OF the respective
streets and avenues. viz: = J. -, D
Along the east and west sides of. Central
Avenue, said building lines shall extend from
Maple street south to the city limits
Along the east and west sides of Mesaba
Avenue, Wyoming Avenue, Cleveland Ave
nue. and Virginia Avenue from the alley be-
tween Poplar and Cedar streets south to the
city limits. < :" So.
Along the north and south sides of Cedar
street from the city limits on the east to the
intersection of said street with Central Ave-
nue.. .~ -....- H..
Along the north and south sides of Locust
street, Hemlock street. Beech street, s::and
Hickory street, from the city limits on the
east to the city limitsOn the west
SECTION2. No person, owner, agent or en-
ploye shall erect or cause the erection of any
building between the building lines and the
outer lines of the streets and avenues as
above established and designated; provided,
however, that all buildings on corner lots
shall be required to conform only to the
building line upon which said lot fronts:
SECTION 8. ANY person, owner, occupant or
employe who shall violate any of the provis-
ions of this ordinance shall be subject to 9
| fine of not less than Five $500 Dollars, nor
more than Fifty $4,000 Dollars, and the fur
Their sum of Two ss.0O) Dollars per day for
| each day any building is maintained; contra
ry to the provisions of this ordinance, after
notice by the Street Commissioner or the City
Council to remove same; provided no fine in
the aggregate shall exceed the sum of One
Hundred $4,000 Dollars, and in default OF
| payment OF such fine such person shall be
| committed to the county Jail for period no,
to exceed thirty HW days.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take
| effect and be in force from and after it's pass.
| age, approval and publication.
Passed on motion of Alderman johnson
supported by Alderman Mattson, by the fol.
| lowing vote: :
Ayes-Aldermen Bush. Mattson, Wiggen
George johnson, Mr.. President-8
Nays-None.
| p. A. COFFEY
Attest: President of the City Council
| A. N. THOMPSON,
- City Clerk.
| corporate Seal, City of Virginia, Minn.
| Approved May %, 1904. j.
! - <, M. L. FAY.
49, < = = Mayor
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-27

Absent-None SSsS
f MIMI teso f previou meeting were read. u
Moved and supported thaty the minutes be
tapproved as read. 35s B. 81
lSs Carried sf5Ss 81
Resignation of Pound master Henry Brun
strom was read ss77 & 81
The following liquor license applications,
together with bonds for each one Of them.
were presented: 81 S.ss 3 .zz1 s
Gust Johnson. $. Is z. N !. !
Cohen & Mendelson. K IS y. r .s III i: e
T. Il. Rockford. : II. sa-s
Oscar Herman. ~ s .s5z ys; .*. - 49,
Moved and supported that licenses be grant
ed to all the above applicants. and that the
bonds of each one of them be approved. 1zs
Carried. ,EE..sz47 5.~~ S 5>
Petition of Albert E.. Bickford and others
In regard to sidewalks was read, .55. 81;
Moved and supported that the petition be
referred to the street and alley committee.
Carried. 4,s = :: " Il I :s:s5
Moved and supported that NJ. L. Fay be al
lowed to cut the width Of the sidewalk in
front Of his residence on Central avenue to
eight feet r 70. .~,
Carried. + s.
Moved and supported that Ordinances No.
Carried. ~~.:.. -
The clerk read the ordinance. -. -
Moved by Alderman Bush supported by Al
derman Coffey that the Ordinance be adopt
3D.. -
Roll call on the adoption of the ordinance
was as follows:
Ayes-Aldermen Bush and Coffey-2.
Nays-Aldermen Mattson. Wiggen, George
and Johnson-.
The president declared the ordinance lost.
Moved and supported that Ordinance No, So
be numbered Ordinance No 81 and receive it's
third and final reading.
Carried. 80
The clerk read the ordinance.
Moved and supported that Ordinance No. 81
be adopted.
Roll call on the adoption of the ordinance
was as follows:
Ayes-Aldermen Bush, Madison, Wiggen,
George, johnson, Mr.. President-6.
Nays-None.
The president declared the ordinance
adopted.
! Moved and supported that L. Hammel Co.
| be permitted to place a sign across the side
walk on Mesabe avenue, said sign to be sus-
pended about fifteen feet in height and Sc
curely fastened. x
Carried.
Moved and supported that the council ad-
journ until next regular meeting.
| Carried.
| A. N. THOMPSON.
| City Clerk
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-27

tionns low 81 e e i, q city clerks
Office
All bids nust be accompanied BY
4 erti6ed= Chez Of 10 per cent Of the
amount of the bid.
The city council reserves the right
to reject any and all bids, :
Dated, Virginia, Mimi, May 25th,
1904. a. N. THOMPSON, M II.
4,27 SO Il: Ssz* City Clerk.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-27

GEORGE VIVIAN, postmaster at
Soudan, has announced himself as
candidate for the Republican
nomination for county treasurer,
and with the prospective fight on
between two residents of Duluth for
the position it would not be sur
prising should he land the plum.
The Vermilion has never as yet been
favored with position on the coun-
ty ticket, and Mr.. Vivian will make
an energetic hustle to see that this
oversight is rectifed forthwith. He
is a man with many friends not
only on the ranges but in Duluth
as we'll, and may count on good
support from all sections of the
county.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-27

HAD it not been for: the compass:
sion of the weather man last Sun:
day would have been a pretty dry
day in Virginia. :@.s#s.a #=
IT takes more than a fence to
make garden, but one of the most
important portions of garden in
Virginia continues to be a. fence
despite the effort to abate the cow
nuisance. ..' =
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-27
Npoej0l Notice.

Persons wishing a,news item. change of
lad. " or anything in the line of locals, in
serted, will please have same In our Office by
Thursday noon Of each week, IL convenient,
as it saves time and trouble for both parties.
We reserve the right to positively refuse
any notice of whatever nature after 2 o'clock
p. IN: on Thursday. z&4s4,S f Il ~ %..!a
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1904-05-27

=. WE note that the: Dunn supporters
have it all figured out where they
can lose the Hennepin delegation
and still come under the wire at the
nominating convention with a big
lead. But there is a difference be-
tween coming in first at the nomi-
mating convention and at the polls,
and with the bitterness of the scrap
between the Dunn and Collins fac
tons it is evident that should eth
er of these contestants win in con-
vention they will find something
besides Democrats to fight in the
general campaign.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-06-09
FARM LANDS.

About 30 acres of good pasture
land in city of Mineral Point, along Hoard
ST.; good water supply VIII be sold reason
able, and on easy terms Land Is owned by
John Knight
Two hundred acres of land in the
township Of Mazomanlc, Dane county, in a
good dairy district, where crcameries and
cheese factories are IN easy access Some
timber. Would make good dairy farm, One
half cash balance ON time at per cent.
A good farm of lib acres, Al miles
east OF the city OF Mineral Point, Dwelling
house, granary, we'll Windmill and other
improvements. win be sold at u bargain,
IL sold soon,
A fine farm Of 30 acres situated
within mile OF Mineral Point city. This is
fine laying land, very productive, and will
be sold right, Dwelling house aud some out
buildings.
A desirable farm of l20 acres. sit
uated In the town OF Ridgeway. VIII be
sold at very low price Il sold soon In
tending purchaser will be shown place.
A farm of $50 acres one mile south
of Rewey-one half good farming land, and
the balance good timber and pasture land.
A comfortable h6nSC and barn; good we'll
and wind mill. This farm Is offered at q bar
gain,
A very desirable stock farm, six
miles south OF Mineral Point containing
400 acres; plenty Of good bottom land and
good running water. VIII be sold right.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-06-09
George III. Legate Post.

Mineral Point, Wis, June Sd, 1901
The following resolutions were
adopted by Geo. III. Legate Post
No. l25, at a regular meeting held
June 3, 1904:
Be it resolved by the members of Geo. II,
Legate Post. that we tender our hearty and
sincere thanks to the teachers and pupils in
every department of the public schools in our
city, for the excellent patriotic program pre-
pared by them and rendered on Friday,
May 9th.
We tender our hearty and sincere thanks to
Rev. NJ Chase for the splendid memorial
aermon and the patriotic words spoken to the
comrades on Sunday, May 2sth.
We also desire to convey to Comrade
Thorn as Luchsinger of Monroe our heartfelt
thanks for his able and pleasing address
delivered on Monday. May 30th.
We hereby further express our grateful APP
probation of the services rendered by the n ale
quartette and the Mineral Point Band on
Memorial Day, and the kindly interest man
Tested by our citizens generally in these
patriotic devotions
Resolved further. that these resolutions be
published in our city papers, and that copies
thereof be transmitted to the superintendent
CT our city schools, to Rev. NJ. Chase, to Com
tette and to the Mineral Point Band.
S. E. SHEPARD,
Adjutant,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-06-09
REV EY.

To the Iowa County Democrat.
On Friday, June 3, were the closing
exercises of the school year.
Miss Bessie Craven and Miss Mabel
Rewey held their exercises in the
morning, the exercises being credit
to teachers and pupils.
Miss Biers' exercises opened at 200
o'clock, and consisted of songs, dia-
logues, recitations and drills. Many
of the parts showed much study and
care in preparation. Miss Biers
good taste was displayed in the deco
ration OF the room.
In the evening Prof. Gilmore,
assisted by Miss McDermott, held
their exercises in the hall, which CON
sisted Of u we'll arranged program.
Miss Fern Brazzell presided at the
organ.
The teachers have all given good
satisfaction the past year. Prof
Gilmore will settle down to farm
life; Miss McDermott returns to her
home in Darlington; Misses Biers,
Rcwey aud Craven return to their
homes in Platteville.
Mr.. Charles Martin was called to
Hot Springs, South Dakota, Friday
evening TO the bedside of his brother,
who is lying very low with consump-
tion.
Miss Eva Biers spent Friday with
her sister May, and both returned to
Plattevilie Saturday evening.
Mrs. George Ecker returned from
Milwaukee Hospital Tuesday evening
much improved in health.
News has been received here of the
death of Henry Fielder at his home
in Lemars, Iowa. Deceased was a
brother-iu-law of Peter Steifen.
Clara Cigar of Plattevillc arrived
Monday afternoon for II visit at the
homo Of Mr.. and Mrs w. IL, Elgar.
Platteville and Rewey crossed bats
Saturday. to l in favor of Rewey,
Monday they played on their home
grounds with Belmont nine; Is to l in
favor of Rewey.
a number from hero viii attend the
Reunion in Montfort Wednesday and
thursday
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-06-09
SPOONER'S GOOD WORD
FOR Villas.

In his speech at the banquet cele-
brating the fiftieth anniversary Of the
Hesperian literary society Of the Uni
versity OF Wisconsin Senator John G.
Spooncr said:
"vilas, who attained greater dis.
tinction in more lines Of public service
and activity than any other of our
number, developed In the old society
a part OF that firm resolve which led
him, when he came to a political path
way along which he could not travel
accompanied by his conscience, to de-
part from 1t. 1t cost him much, but II
was worth all 1t cost In the estimation
OF good men OF all parties"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-06-09
Mrs, Felix Burgess

died at her home in this city, on last
Thursday night, about nine O'Clock,
after an illness of several months.
She was born In Maddly, Stafford
shire, England, Nov. "a, 1924, and
came to America In 1916. She married
twice. Her first husband, George
Burgess, died 10 1919, while on his
way to the gold discoveries In Cali
fornia. In 1854 she was married to
Felix Burgess, who died about ten
years ago. Four sons and four
daughters survive the mother. The
sons are Fred, Felix, Alfred p. and
Reuben w. The daughters are Miss
Mary Burgess, Mrs. Fannie B. Mar
shall of Chicago, Mrs. Gladys Brown
of South Wayne, and Miss Annie
Campbell of West Bay City, Michi-
gan. She also leaves twenty-three
grandchildren, Mrs. Burgess home
has been this city for number of
years. She was woman who pos
sessed kind heart and gentle nature,
and many trends will cherish her
memory. The funeral took place on
Sunday afternoon, with services at
at the home, Rev. M. Chase officiating
Members of Mineral Point Lodge No.
l, Free and Accepted Masons, acted
as pail bearers. Burial was in the
family lot in Union cemetery, in the
town of Willow Springs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-06-09
Mineral Point Real Estate AGENCY.
LIST OF PROPERTY FOR SALE.

loft and granary, and office. VIII be sole
cheap, and on easy terms,
The stone house of Joseph Deller
situated on Fountain street II is in good
condition and has good out buildings.
A very fine lot in the south part OF
the city will be sold cheap If sold soon.
A good comfortable frame house
situated near Fourth ward school building
good sized lot and small barn.
Comfortable home with three acres
of land; house contains six rooms; wood
shed and coal house: large barn. Situated
on Chestnut street. north part of the city
The property of Joseph Proctor.
The Joseph L. Jackson home in the
western part OF the city is offered for sale
at great bargain II taken I'm short time.
House contains seven rooms ana good cellar
Barn l6N3S with wing 16N32. There are
several other outhuildings on the place; two
eisterns, good orchard and plenty OF small
fruit. Property is all in first class condition
A comfortable little house and a
fine lot adjoining 4th ward school grounds
viii be sold right Inquire soon
Joseph Proctor offers for sale,
through this agency, five and one-half acres
OF land in northern part of the city, adjoin-
ing his home. Fine location for buildings
Price reasonable.
The residence owned by William
Murphy, situated in south part OF the city:
one half acre OF land; house contains three
large rooms summer kitchen and good els
tern, VIII be sold cheap.
Several very desirable lots on the
west side Of Dodge street. northeast OF the
park. being the property known as Oates
grove; finely located, and just the place for
some nice houses Will be sold at right
prices.
Good property in the northwestern
part OF the city; house, good sized house in
good condition, large barn, and four lots
u very desirable Offering, and price very
reasonable.
A home in western part Of city; suit
able for small family Cistern barn aud
other outbuildngs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-06-09

John Ophe, 1S days labor, water w'ks ~ %
Jackson Noble, days labor 90
VIM. Bambrough, n day labor 10
los Marley, hours with team a. 80 20
J. Rink, 8 dys o ] 80, streets, less ] pix ii 90
]. NAV. 22k ..... -. 33 3s
]. McCabe, 20% ........,. 81 ~
Jas. Argall, 81 ........ 70
w. Sander. 21h: 3" 20
NJ Schmidt 20a " ..,"..,. ~ 10
q. Ching. 90 ......... 33 90
VIM. Jacka, 1917 .....,... ~ 3S
I LYNCH. az ......... Is ss
n Iibbv. AZ ....... @ 80
q. Wbitford ~ ......... 10 90
Jos Gardner sz" ........ IL ~
II. Ovltz Pan days0 Sl.75 s...,,..... ~ 81
Jos. ManIey, days with team % 81
Iess poll tax. ..... II 90
N. II, Linden II day with team Ds3 90
H. McMurrough, . days with team W
81, less ! poll tax,....,............. ~ W
Fred opie, day with team less ! pix 90
G. H. Terrill, 9 days labor with team
a. 81, less pix ....,.........., ~ w
VIM. Opic, u day labor with team. 80
Bond and oath Of j. Eckstein, con-
stable elect for 4th ward, approved
and ordered placed on file.
Report Of city treasurer read as
follows and, on motion, ordered
placed on file:
Amount On hand May Ist..........$i6,725 26
Rec d Of J. l.. Awkward. hall rent 70
II. Ovitz..............". 40
StG,73S 81
Disbursements
Paid city orders. .......,...........S 2'Os3 ~
i" school orders. ......,......... 1,0T 60
4" interest on coupons .......... 200 w
$ 1871 OF
Balance on hand June It'll ....... $l3,367 10
On motion OF alderman Engels the
necessary mains be dug and city
water be put into I'd ward school
building, also that water closets be
put into basement Of said school
building, the following aldermen
voting aye: Crum, Horn, Ellery,
Engels, Day, Potter, Weidenfeller
On motion of alderman Engels the
following petition was carried;
TO the Common Council Of the city
OF Mineral Point: The undersigned
respectfully petition your honorable
body for leave to construct n side
walk, pursuant to the ordinance Of
said city Of Mineral Point, begin
ming on Iowa street from southwest
corner of Peter Palzkill's property
running thence east along the north
side Of Church street to Pine street.
The undersigned constitute three
fourths OF the resident lot owners
along the street where said sidewalk
IL asked to be constructed.
Dated May 20, 1904.
Signed: PETER PALzKILL.
Mrs. EDw. DUNN,
Mrs. GEO. BUss,
WIN. p. GUNDRY.
On motion, Mr.. IIudden be request
ed to furnish plans OF radiation nee
essary for heating school building In
4th ward and submit same to council
for consideration ut special meet
ing, subject to call of mayor.
On motion, the clerk was instruct
ed to purchase batteries for gasoline
engine ut crushing plant.
On motion, petition for new city
building was laid on table.
On motion, laborers employed by
the city be paid $l.65 per day, begin
ming June LIST.
On motion, council adjourned.
j. n. OSBORNE, Mayor.
Attest:
j. Il. AWKWARD, City Clerk,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-06-09
DIR. JOHN BASCOM

IL known TO be n man OF great and In
and independent thought, and In the
address written by him for the semi
centennial jubilee OF the University of
Wisconsin he expressed many good
thoughts In plain and impressive
words. The following are few brief
quotations:
Members Of the graduating class:
The announcement at the birth OF
Christ was peace on earth, good Will
toward men. IL Is to this world where
this divine sentiment IL seeking full
tillment that you are come. Lessons
are no longer In order; action IL call
ed for. The complex life are ready to
play upon you, To define the work
you have TO do and TO shape your
manhood In IT,"
Politics are corrupt and business
IL oppressive as never before with
rs.
I'm municipal government we have
reached the deapth OF misrule."
elm general politics, II a gray hair
ed senator attempts TO restore our
policy to the first principles OF free
dom he IL caricatured as n scolding
old woman"
"ln business observe the career of
the leading industry, that OF iron. by
protection we have made IL possible
that fortunes of hundreds of millions
should be accumulated In n single
generation. This immense wealth has,
In It's acquisition, been associated with
violent resistance to the advance Of
wages, though protection Is ostenslbly
claimed In behalf OF labor. Lest there
should be some concession In the pub
lie arising from competition the steel
trust was formed, and In It's forma-
tion the public was again plundered
by nm enormous Issue OF stock. This
whole movement IL vt length crowned
by an embarrassment In production
which involves every interest In the
industrial world"
"Young men, II you are anxiously
stretching your limbs, eager for IL
race Of this sort, IL were better rs far
as the country Is concerned, that you
had never been born, never been fos-
tered at the public breast, never been
taught the principles Of u free govern
ment which you stand ready to betray.
This Ia not TO grow In wisdom, but to
grow In folly, folly that heaps up
curses against " pay OF curses. "
Dark, however, rs the clouds now
seem, they are only temporary obscu-
ration, The mass of American people
are not prevented, they are misled
A gospel OF equality, integrity, and
good will Is stu with us, What was
said Of Grafton remains to be said OF
many n young man going forth from
our universities He thought the no.
blest occupation Of " man was to make
other men happy and free. What was
affirmed by Gladstone In reference to
England Is to be affirmed Of you In
reference TO America. You have SO
lived and wrought MS to keep the soul
alive in these Uuited Statos, Your
training pledges you to the state; re-
deem this pledge, and you will grow
In wisdom and In favor with God and
man -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-06-09
CITY PROPERTY.

a good seven room house and two
lots; house has double cellar, pantries, etc.
Situated In western part OF city desirable
home.
The George Thomas residence tlate-
" purchased from W. j. peuhalegonN. II is
n fine home containing eight rooms, pantrieS,
closets and bath room. Has good summer
kitchen, barn and we'll Will be sold right.
Two good lots and fair house in n
ane location. Will pc sold at n fair price and
ON reasonable terms,
The Catherine kieffer two story
stone residence on Hoard street. Price very
reasonable.
A good home; fine location; good
owned hy Samuel Terrill, viii he sold at a
reasonable price.
A very fine lot owned by A. G..
Deller--a part Of the ]. Z, Tramel property.
The Sidney F. Guttenstein barn on
Fountain street; room for 70 horses good
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-06-09
Mrs, Mary I. Martin.

Saturday morning June 4th, Mrs
Mary Martin died Mt the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Kate White, In
Mifilin, at the age OF So years and Is
days. Deceased was the relict OF
Stephen Martin, who died % years
ago. They came from England to
Mineral Point In 1840, since when
Mrs. Martin has not spent over "a
hours at one time outside Of Iowa
county. Hers was model christian,
motherly character, one having Il
cheerful, pathetic word at all times
for every person with whom she
came In contact, and she has gone to
her final rest crowned with the
purest esteem and love that humani-
ty can possibly bestow.
Surviving her are five daughters
Mrs. Mary Jackson and Mrs. Lizzie
Penberthy Of Beloit, Mrs. Rebecca
Miller Of Chicago, Mrs. Jane Dunn,
OF Mineral Point and Mrs. Kate
White of Mifllin-and one son, John
Of this township; also 28 grand-chil-
dren. Funeral took place Tuesday
and was largely attended. Interment
in Graceland cemetery, this city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-06-09
Unclaimed Letters.

NUUTVSsVW US IVIIWWs TVIIHIH WHVIdIIn-
ed at the Mineral Point postoiiice:
Mrs. Ida Booth,
5 w, Ginbren,
Rorad Ringvold.
In calling for above please say
Advertised y n I. Martin, Il. NJ.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-06-09

Also other farm and city property not
mentioned in above list.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-06-09
Mineral Point Dodgeville
STAGE LINE.
Morris Proctor, Proprietor.

Stage runs daily, except Sunday. leaving
Mineral Point at 7:45 a. m, and Dodgeville
between l and > p. m.
Connects at Dodgeyille with train on
G. & N. W ny for Madison, Milwaukee, etc.
aud at Mineral Point with 4:30 train on
C. NJ. & st. Paul R'y. for Platteyille. Oar
lington, shullshurg, Monroe and GAINESVILLE.
Calls left at the Hotels, Mineral Point, will
receive prompt attention. Fare soc.