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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
PIONEERS PASS
Two Old Settlers of Mineral Point
Among Those Who Have En-.
tered Into Rest.
THE MORTUARY RECORD
William Il. Parkinson

died at his home in Mineral Point on
Monday May ii; aged nearly S6 wears.
Mr.. Parkinson was worthy pioneer
An honest, upright, kindly gentle
man. He was one of the earliest set
tiers, his father being the late Col.
Daniel NJ, Parkinson, who located
here in 1929, and was Mineral Points
first hotel keeper, and a man of great
influence, being a member of the first
constitutional convention of Wiscon-
sin.
William B. Parkinson was born
near Highland, Madison county, Ill.,,
Oct. 24, 1920. After the death of his
mother in Illinois, he made his home
with an uncle until he reached the age
of fifteen, when he joined his father in
Wisconsin. In 1854 he purchased
wild land in the town of Mineral
Point, where he made n fine farm and
resided until 1905, when he retired to
this city where he lived with his
daughter Miss Addie, and his son
William V.
In lS47 Mr.. Parkinson was united in
marriage to Miss Nancy Padon, born
in Lebanon, St, Clair Co., ILL.,,
daughter of James and Melinda
Padon, and died March 20, 1897, aged
seventy+wo years. Five children
blessed this union: James Daniel,
Adaliue Melinda, Charles Barton,
Virginia c., now Mrs. O. l.. Parkin-
sou, and William V.
In his political affiliations MIR.
Parkinson was u Democrat and led a
strictly temperate life, for a time sup
porting the Prohibitionist in local
elections. He was prominent in the
affairs of his locality for many years,
and held a number of local offices,
among them being chairman of the.
town board, an Office held for eight
years, for three years was one of the
superintendents of the County House,
justice of the peace, etc. In 1915 he
went overland to Oregon, driving an
oX-team. His party, which consisted
of l20 wagons, started from Independ-
ence, Mo-, and was the first to cross
the plains to that now prosperous
state. They were six months on the
road, and Mr.. Parkinson returned on
horseback the following season. They
suffered the usual hardships incident
to such journey, had two or three
encounters with hostile Indians, but
suffered no serious damage. In 1850
he went to California with a horse
team, and returned by water to
Acapulco, Mexico, thence overland to
Vera Cruz, where he took the steamer
to New Orleans.
The funeral was held on Wednesday
with burial at Waldwick. Rev. w.
w. Hurd officiating.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Mrs. Nettie Wilson.

wife of G. d. Wilson of Chicago, died
in that city on Sunday of appendicitis.
The body was brought TO this city and
buried in Graceland cemetery on
Tuesday, Rev w. w. Hurd ofiiciat-
ing, The decedent was a daughter of
Mrs. Joseph Brock of the town of
Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
ChilSren's Trimmed Hats

from 15c, to $3.50 at Amy Masteu :.
Opposite Public Library,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17

THE Democrats want adys- bring business
i Rate &C. per line per week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
and ferns and gates ajar emblem,
from the dry dock company
Charles GriftiS.

The home of MIR. aud Mrs. John
Grifis Of Linden Township was visited
by death aud took from them their be-
loved son Charles, who died May .,
and was laid to rest in the family
vault at Mihlin, May 10, by the Rev.
John Hajcastle. The entire commu-
nifty sympathize with the afflicted FAM
ily.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Mrs. Mary Oowiug Pulford.

widow of the late Rev, Samuel Decat-
ur Pultord, died ~ Puyallup, Wash
ington, on Saturday, May 5, The
Tacoma Daily Ledger says; 1.-THE
funeral took place from Christ Episco-
pal church.
MARY Downing BraCken was born at
Huntington, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 5,
1898. She was married in 1853 at Min
eral Point, Wisconsiu, to Rev. Samu-
ell Decatur Pulford, The greater part
of her life was spent in the Middle
West, She was the mother of six
children, three of whom survive her.
Rev. and Mrs. Pulford came to Wash
ington in 1889, whittier they had been
preceded by two sons, They settled in
Puyallup, where, until his death twelve
years ago, Mr.. Pulfora was rector of
Christ Episcopal chnrch. Mrs. Pull
ford was woman of ability, culture
and rare degree of intelligence, She
was much esteemed throughout the
community
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
St. Mary's School Enter
faipnppf

The pupils Of St. Mary's parochial
school will give an entertainment in
their hall on the evening of Tuesday,
May 20. Admission, % cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
The Farmers Sentinel.

Milwaukee, Wis, leads them all in
new features. Have you seen the lat
est? A colored comic section in every
issue. Subscribe now Only 80 cents
per year.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-12-01

d. s. Troy, President of Washington
State Dairymen's Association and
manager of the Glendale creamerles In
Jefferson county. He is as active IN
association matters as in private
business affairs.
same. You can do the same with your
COWS.
You have some very good COWS,
some moderately good ones, and some
good-for- nothings. All these give you
a fair profit. But you would find that
your best cows. were making large
per cent on the money invested IN
feed, the moderately good ones just
little profit, and the rest eating more
than they pay for If you would elm
mate the last class it would raise the
profits of the other two classes with
out you doing a single thing for them
Then if you would know your best
COWS, mate them to good dairy sire
and keep only the best calves, yo'
would soon have a better herd than
the b6st you now have. In other
words, the standard of excellence OF
the herd would be raised and your
profits increased.
You can't grade COWS as easily and
as quickly as you can grade apples.
The apple is judged by it's size and
looks. The cow is deceiving in her
appearances. The trouble is that most
men judge her by her looks. A large
udder or ravenous appetite do not
insure a large profit on her milk.
Don't butcher the COW with a small
udder until you have tested her thor
oughly with the milk scales and Bah
cock test You are liable to keep or
to kill the wrong COWS when you judge
by appearances or try to guess at It..
A small flow of milk that is kept up for
ten months is more profitable than
large flow that ceases in avery short
time.
1t will pay every COW owner to buy
milk scales and small Babcock test
or request your buttermaker to make
the test. The knowledge gained Will
alone pay for these things. No man
can test his COWS for year without
knowing more about breeding, feed
ing and care than he knew before. The
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-12-01
Watch Your Water Tank.

The fact that we'll water is pure
does not always insure us of having
pure water at the churn for washing
the butter. Mnch water is polluted
on it's way from the we'll to the churn.
AS the water leaves the well, it, in
most cases, goes to a supply tank in
the top of the creamery, from which
It, by gravity, flows to the various
places in the creamery where it is
needed. This tank is generally placed
in as inconspicuous place as possible
especially in some smaller cream
cries. These being mostly one-story
buildings, the tank is placed in the
attic, which in such cases is used for
nothing else. By the way of STEP
ladder, and through a small opening
through the ceiling, it may be possible
to get into this place. Under such
conditions it is natural to assume that
the buttermaker does not look into
his water supply tank very many times
during the year. In the summer time,
when the buttermaker is busy, and
has plenty of troubles, he forgets that
the cause of some of them may be in
the attic Some buttermakers assume
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-12-01
Prize for ModeI Milking Stool.

The announcement has been made
from the State College that there has
been a fund raised by the dairymen OF
this state to purchase a silver cup
(value $4,000 to be presented to the
party in the state making model
sanitary milk stool; same to be made
in full size and exhibited at the next
annual meeting of the state dairymen's
association at Spokane, Dec. II to IS.
and to be judged by a committee ap-
pointed by the association. All stools
exhibited are to be donated to the vet
Urinary department of the State Col
Iege at Pullman, and to be used in
connection with the sanitary dairy
barn exhibit of that department.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-12-01
All Dairymen Should Attend.

A letter from d. S. Troy, president
of The state dairymen's association, has
lust reached the editor of The Rancn,
for publication. Mr.. Troy is anxious
for large attendance at the coming
GARY meeting in Spokane. He writes:
"The regular annual meeting of the
Washington State Dairymen's Asso-
citation will be held In Spokane, com
nencing December 18th, 1906. | want
10 urge all dairymen, who possibly
can. to attend this meeting. Mary
things of importance and of interest
to the dairy farmers of this state VIII
come up at the meeting for consider
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-12-01
Definite knowledge of Cows.

1t isn't enough to know that your
herd is making you profit. While it
is satisfactory, or at least encourag-
ing, to have the balance on the right
side of the ledger, it would be so much
better to know whether or not, with
the same outlay and effort, the profits
might not be greater.
You might take 100 bushels OF ap-
pies to market and get so cents a
bushel for the lot. They are just an
average lot which a buyer was good
enough to take off your hands. But
what does the buyer do? He sorts
them into three grades, the best OF
which he sells for $100 bushel, the
second grade brings him rs cents, and
the culls he makes into vinegar at a
profit. He has made a good profit by
sorting. So could you have done the
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-12-01

alton, and it is to be hoped that we
have a good attendance. A good pro.
gram has been arranged covering all
the important topics of dairying in
this state. We expect to have with us
Prof Ed. H. Webster, chief of the
dairy division of the agricultural de-
artment, at Washington, d. G. Prof.
Webster will not appear on the pro-
cram on account of our not being abso-
lutely certain that he will be with us;
he will be in attendance at the Ore
gon dairymen's association meeting on
December 18th and 18th, and we ex-
pect to have him with us on December
18th and 14th.
"Try and lay aside your work for a
few days and meet with us in Spo-
kane December 18th, 1906"
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-12-01
THE DAIRY
State Dairymen's Meeting.


The next annual meeting of the
Washington State Dairymen's Asso
citation will be held at Spokane from
December II to 15 The program for
this meeting has been prepared and is
published below. 1t will be noticed
that each day has been set apart for
special line of discussion, which is
new feature and will enable the differ
ent classes of dairy workers to be
present on their particular day, ana
gain the full benefit of the discussions
on that day. 1t should be the aim of
every one interested in dairying to
make an effort to be present, for these
meetings are of incalculable value to
the dairy interests.
Through the courtesy of Secretary
Whitney, The Ranch is enabled to
print the program in full below;
FIRST DAY.
Rutternaker's Day, wednesday, Dec. IL.
The Relation of the Buttermak K to
s his PStr for Grading Gat h; p1'o'e
Cream .............=.....J G. Howe
creamery H.''.''ee. . VIM. Dignon
Question Box, conducted by Ira. p
i
Washington State College.
(The question box may be found on
the secretary's desk during the entlre
session, and any one desiring inlorin NORMA
ton along any line will drop the queS-
tions in the box and they will be answer
ed by the proper authorities when there
is a convenient time.)
1880 D. M, Wednesday.
The Creamery Promoter. Prof. Elliott
Washington Butter. B. f. Reed
SECOND DAY
Milk Producers Day, Thursday, Dec. 1a,
80 a. N.
The City Milk Supply. ..A. j. Price
Selling Crops and Practices.
Prof. George severance
1880 p. M, Thursday.
Address by President e. A. Bryan
washington State College)
Producing Milk for City Trade,
Dairying in Foreign Countries
7:3o p. M, Thursday.
Address of WELCOME rrof BY the F MaG9f
Presidents Annual Address. ID. S. Troy
THIRD DAY
Dairy Farmers Day, Friday, Dec. 49,
Jersey Cattle for the Dairy Farm
The Ayrshire as a COW for the
1:3o p. M, Friday.
The Black and White Cow; ,.,,
The Necessity of Pure-Bred sires in
Prof. w. A. Linklater
7:so D. M, BUSINESS Meeting.
Some Problems Confronting the
Dairy Farmer. -. t. MarkS
Address, Dairy Legislation.
................. Hon. L. Davies
Estate Dairy and Food Commissioner
FOURTH DAY
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-12-01

herd will receive better attention and
gain because of it, SO the buying OF a
scale and tester will really put money
in your pocket the first year. By all
means, study your COWS as individ-
ualS.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1906-12-01
FOURTH DAY
Association Day, Saturday, Dec. Is
Q:3O a, m.

Pure Milk What Has Been Done
Toward Securing 1t During the
Past Decade the Prospects of
Securing 1t During the Coming
Decade. ........ DR.. 5. b. Nelson
The Work of the State DairymenS
Association .........C. J.. Smith
80 p. M, Saturday.
HoW.We May Improve and, DeVelope
Our Association General Discussion
The National Dairy Union and Its
Work ..................
Discussion led by j. L. Shepard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-12
ASSUMES NEW DUTIES.
Rev. p. Fl. Sheridan With Congrega-
ton at Towson, Md.

Rev. Philip H. Sheridan of this city, who
was recently appointed as the successor of
the late Rev. Matthew O'Keefe as pastor
Of the Church Of the Immaculate at Tow
son, Md, was formally introduced to his
new congregation at the 1870 O'Clock mass
yesterday morning by Rev. Michael F. Fo-
ley of ST. Paul's Church, Baltimore, whose
assistant he had been for two years.
The service was In the nature of a well
come to Father Sheridan and of me-
mortal to the late Father O'Keefe. Father
Foley preached the sermon on the gospel
of the day, dwelling upon the mutual obli-
cations of pastor and people He also de-
livered a eulogy upon Father O'Keefe, as
did Father Sheridan.
At the conclusion of the service the con-
gregation passed through the sacristy to
meet the new pastor. During the reception
a committee of gentlemen from ST. Paul's
parish, Baltimore, waited upon Father
Sheridan and presented a purse of SUBJ
stantial proportions.
Among the priests In the sactuary were
Rev. James f. Mackin. pastor of ST. Paurs
Roman Catholic Church. this city, while a
number OF Father Sheridan's Washington
relatives and friends also made up the con-
gregation.
Mr. and Mrs James J. Lindsay of Tow
son entertained the clergy at dinner fol
lowing the ceremonies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-12
AIMED AT THE JAPANESE.
Bill to Prevent Aliens Fishing in
Alaskan Waters.

Japanese fishermen are the special target
at which the Cushman bin to prevent aliens
from fishing in Alaskan waters IS aimed
Representative Cushman Wash) appeared
before the House committee on territories
today In support of this bill and stated
frankly that the Japanese are so near to
Alaskan waters and SO extensively en-
gagged in fishing that some law to check
their activity is required.
Mr.. Cushman read letter from the Sec
rotary of Commerce and Labor favorins
the prohibition of fishing by aliens within
a marine league of any Of the American
coasts. and also read another letter from
Secretary Root, saying that so far as he
could find the provisions of the measure
do not conflict with any treaties with
Japan or any other nation. Representative
Powers (Me.) declared emphatfcaily In
favor of the bill and said he would suggest
even more rigid measure, as 1t did not
compare in the severity of its regulations
with the Canadian prohibition against
American fishermen on the west Canadian
coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-12
HUNTING ON THE YANGsTE.
Game of All Kinds Abounds-Dan
ger of Shooting Natives.
From the New York Sun.


GAS good hunting as can be found any
where In the world today is in the valley
OF the Yangtse I'm China" said naval OFF,
Ger who has Just returned from cruise
along the Chinese coast. In fact, hunting
IS the chief recreation of the officers VINO
are at Asiatic stations and who have the
good fortune to get leaves for the purpose
THE great low, sandy bottom land COW
cred with tall grass and thick growth OF
bushes and lines OF forests further back
on the ridges Is rich In game OF most every
kind. Deer are often seen. there are hares,
rabbits, pheasants, pigeons, wtd geese
woodcock and snipe
ION the way down the river we stopped
for three days waiting for plot, ana sew
eral of us went ashore. A flock of ducks
few over our head. One OF the native
guides spoke OF II as a small flock, yet
am sure that a conservative estimate would
be 2,oO0 birds. In the path OF the oftcer
who was in advance of the party oeer
sprang up, furnishing an excellent shot,
and we had venison at mess the next day.
1--WE stopped twice for hunting just be-
the Lung Las reach. Although we could
have got almost any kind OF bird, We de-
voted ourselves to the Monaghan pheasant.
""They are a beautiful bird, but are hard
to shoot, as they hide In the long grass ana
4 fly I'D from under your feet like our part
| ridge. There are often. too, SO many Chi
nese about that the situation Is consider
| ably complicated
1.-THE first day that went out was ae-
kcompanied all the way by three men, ten
children ana one girl mounted on q cara
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-12
MURDER RUMoR DENIED.
Man is Wanted for Assault, Not for
Homicide.

The Anacostia police were informed today
that murder had been committed near
Upper Marlboro. and they were asked to
arrest the alleged guilty party. 1t was said
that the man who is wanted had murdered
his wife.
Before sending out notification to the sew
eral precincts, Capt. Boardman commune
Gated with the Prince George county au-
-thorities. and was informed that they had
no knowledge of murder A colored man
named Thomas Johnson is wanted at Up
per Marlboro to answer two charges of as
sault, it was explained. Johnson visited his
family Saturday and slapped his wife. Later,
while in store in the town, he became in
volved in a row and assaulted the proprie-
tor. Neither alleged assault. Capt. Board
man was told. was Of a serious nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-12

boa. With the scrutiny of this fine gallery I
managed to miss about every shot and had
my craftsmanship placed on pretty low
grade by my audience. l finally got my
nerve, however, and succeeded In bagging
five fine pheasants.
This over-populous condition sometimes
leads 10 unpleasant results, for with peo-
pie nearly as thick as the birds themselves
II is no wonder that q native gets an occa-
sional load of shot. Usually this is squared
by the payment OF little money. but oe-
casionally an astute relative of the affiict-
ed one, intent upon wringing everything
possible out of visitor, will make trouble.
Inc beating OF gong VIII prihg Out
whole village armed with pitchforks and
sickles. and unless the hunter can make
a show OF force or slip away there are la
BILE to be exciting and sometimes danger
Gus consequences"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-12
larger Quarters Secured.

The Chapel of the Nativity, Protestant
Episcopal which since its organization in
November. 1905. has occupied store room
at 100 East Capitol street. has been moved
to the southwest corner of nth and East
Capitol streets. The rapid increase in menu
bership of both Sunday school and congre-
CATION under the rectorship of the Rev.
Enoch NJ. Thompson, has caused the change
of place of worship. The last services in
the old chapel were held yesterday, and
there was rejoicing among the members
over the fact that next Sunday afternoon
they would have much larger accommoda-
tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-12
Utopian Ideas.
From Notes and Queries

From Notes and Queries.
The dictionaries do not seem TO recognize
the significance given to ''politeness" in the
following sentence. OF Young's preface to
his "Satires:'
"A writer In polite letters should be con-
tent with reputation; the private amuse-
ment he finds in his compositions; the good
influence they have on his seyerer studies;
that admission they give TO his superiors;
and the possible good effect they may have
on the public; or else he should join to his
politeness some more lucrative quaiifca-
ton
The ideal thus presented Is appropriately
attractive and romantic; its defect is that
harassing difficulty OF attainment which Is
81, prone to beset the aspirant after Uto-
plan conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-12
Theft of overcoats Charged.

Adolph Hankel was arrested Saturday by
Detectives OBrien and Parham of the CEN
trail office, with three overcoats in his pos
session. Hankel. 1t is said by the police.
told several stories about where he OBJ
tanned the garments, and finally stated
that they were taken from brewery wagons.
One of the coats was identified by Frank
Gardiner of 1917 G. street. who said that
he had lost 1t at AZ and Ct streets south
west several days ago from a wagon.
Papers were filed in the Police Court this
morning charging Hankel with the lar
ceny OF the coat.
The case was continued until Wednesday.
in order to allow the detectives time TO
identity the other coats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-12
FOR MURDERoUs ASSAULT.
John F. Beach on Trial for Shooting
Ernest Gichner.

John F. Beach. indicted on the charge of
assaulting Ernest Gichner with deadly
weapon at the marine barracks IN Septem-
Der last, was placed on trial today before a
jury In Criminal Court No. l. Assistant
District Attorneys ]. S. Easby-Smith and
Charles H. Turner appeared for the govern
ment and the defendant is represented by
Attorneys Baker & Sheriff. and Leckie.
Fulton & Cox.
In an explanatory statement counsel for
the government told the jury that witnesses
will be introduced 10 prove that the prisoner
had fired several shots at Gichner. all OF
which took effect. The alleged shooting,
the jury was informed, followed a quarrel
between the two men some days before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-12
Greek Church Incorporated.

A certificate of Incorporation was filed at
the city hall today by the Orthodox Greek
Church of Washington. The officers are:
Gust Dracos, president; James Paulos, vice
president Domisios Mountanos secretary,
and Gust Lynard, treasurer. These with
the following constitute the board of trus-
tees: Peter Charuhas, Nicholas E. Cha
conas, Peter Pkacokephalas, Peter q.
Nickalopoulas, William Katchakas and
James Panopoulas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-12
Held for Grand Jury.

Robert jackson, colored. was held for the
action of the grand jury In the Police Court
this morning by Judge Kimball. on a charge
of breaking into the house Of Carrie
Koenig of 1a47 I street northwest. last Sat-
urday. shortly before noon. Bond was fixed
of the request OF Assistant District Attorney
Given at $500. In default Of which jackson
was committed to jail. He pleaded guilty
to the charge when arraigned-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-12
Convicted of Assault.

Policeman Embrey of the third precinct
was called to the house of Christina Ribn-
iskey to make an arrest Saturday, ana
found the alleged offender wrapped up In
the bed clothes with his shoes. hat ana
clothing on. James Dymock was the name
he gave at the station house. When he was
arraigned in the Police Court this morning
on a charge OF assaulting Mrs. Ribiniskey
he pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to
pay a fine of $40 or serve thirty days In