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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1906-01-04

Has Struck Mineral Point with Great
Force, and Not Without
Substantial Cause.
advance" Sensation Of the Week.

On more than one occasion The
Tribune has expressed the opinion
that right here in Mineral Point city
and in lands adjacent thereto, lead
and ziLc ores were to be found
in good paying quantities. Three
fourths of "a century ago lead was
rnearthed here, in consequence of
which the town derived its name,
mineral" being common term for
lead. This ore had then, as now, a
market value, while the zinc ores
had practically no value. Later on,
forty or more years ago, bone and
Jack became mark eta BILE and as these
could be found most anywhere one
chose to dig hole, they had been
raised in considerable quantities, but
becase of the primitive process of
and the low price, no miner
made much Roadway financially.
Blackjack, or zinc, is now the ore
of quantity and value in this section.
1t is found in large bodies in watery
places, and with the introduction of
improved machinery for working
the mines and preparing the ore for
market, the boom naturally sets in.
No mining section in the world to-
day offers better inducements for in
vestors than Southwestern Wiscon-
sin, and nowhere in this part of the
state mentioned can be found better
openings for Investment than here
in Mineral Point; hence the boom
is on.
Within the city are several good
zinc producing mines worked daily.
OF these, the John Ross is being stock
ed for $4,000 by Geo. Huxtable and
Will Toay, and the stock is being
freely taken.
The Merry Christmas mine, opened
up on the Mineral Point hill by Ike
Suthers and others, is proving a
and the owners have refused
$4,000 for it.
The Tripoli mine, just west of the
city, is numbered among the best in
the entire district, an offer of $4,000
being no inducement to sell. This
mine is provided with mill and
other modern machinery. In the
same sections the Hazel Patch, an
other mine of exceptional value.
Then there is the Advance also
west of town. This mine has been
the sensation of the week. For some
time men have been engaged at open
ing it up and with the close of the
old year they drifted onto body OF
jack from four to six
feet thick. It's value is inestimable
and stock holders are elated.
Another very promising mine Is
the Rabbit Foot, less than half
mile northeast of the city. A thirty
five foot breast has been opened up
and jack and lead predominant
with big run OF new
ground ahead.
The New Year mine, on what was
formerly the John Wallis farm adj
joining the city on the southeast, has
been taken hold Of by local parties
aud is already a paying proposition.
Two or three miles south of town
on the Hutchinson farm is another
excellent mine, owned and operated
by citizens of this place.
Every Que here mentioned is a
mine, not drill hole prospects, as has
been the case in some localities. And
there are others. But, while they
are paying az operated today, the
application Of the new milling pro-
cess seems essential to their being
ope.. ted for large financial returns.
Entertainment Course.
The Lyceum Stars (the third NUN
Der Of the Lecture Course will give
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28
Keep CuItivator Workinq.

Farmers have learned that the culti-
vator has other uses besides keeping
down the weeds; true, the weeds are
destroyed by the process. but the judi
cious stirring of the soil incites growth
and conserves the moisture in the soil,
which is of immense benefit to the
plants later in the season when pro-
longed droughts are likely to exist.
Again, cultivation means Increased
crops, hence the work is one which may
be done with profit.
In the orchard cultivation, very shall
low, mainly for the purpose Of conserv-
ing the moisture in the soil and break
ing up the surface. which is likely to
Rake. pays full as well as with a culti-
waited crop. and it is especially valuable
when combined with the cover crop,
the seeding being done in late July or
early August, and the cover crop
plowcd under in the spring to add
humus to the soil, something much
needed by most soils in which trees are
set.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28
FELL FROM STAGING.
Veteran from the National Home In.
jured While at Work.

George w. Decker. an inmate of the
National Home of ToguS, was injured
in this city Friday afternoon by falling
from 4 staging fracturing thigh. He
was employed in the crew Of house
painters at work on the house on
Pleasant street occupied by Frank F.
Drake. He fell distance of about II
feet, striking upon the platform lead
ing to the entrance of the stable.
DR.. l.. G.. Bunker was summoned by
telephone. He found the injured man
had been taken in the house and made
comfortable on lounge. The thigh was
badly fractured close to the joint and
after DIR. +. w. Boyer had been called
for consultation it was decided to re-
move the man to the Home at Togus
before setting the bone. He was made
as comfortable as possible and taken
lii RedingtOn's ambulance to the sta
ton and from there to Togus on the
2.30 train.
Mr.. Decker was out on furlough and
as had been his custom in years past
had obtained employment as a house
painter during the summer furlough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28
BASEBALL TODAY,
The Twins Will Meet Gardiner This
Afternoon on Alumni Field.

The Twins will be royalty cheered as
they trot to their places on Alumni field
this afternoon. Watervile has become
aroused within the past three days to
the fact that we have winning team,
at least a good part of the time and a
team which is capable of striking
deepseated feelings of respect into the
breasts of the down-river opponents.
Taylor will be in the pitchers box
for Watervile and with as good support
as the team is able to give him he
should be able to handle himself in fine
shape.
After the decisive victory of yester-
day over Hallowell and with three
straight games to her credit Wateryil!e
expects to put in a very attractive bid
for the championship With the pres
ent prospects in view the local fans are
predicting that if the Twins are not
capable Of winning out, they are at
least capable CT as fast playing as Wat
ervillc, Fairfield or any other commun-
tiles represented in the league, dared
to expect, six weeks ago. EVERYTHING
looks fine and spirits are running high
Waterville expects to be happily en-
tnrtained this afternoon and hcpcs IA
share all the benefits of her entertain
mcnt with as many visitors as it will
he possible to accommodate with the
exception of course of Gardiner. The
latter city will no doubt be represented
by large numbers and will be well
coined to the best treatment possible
to accord them, but as for the greatest
possible satisfaction it will be gratefully
received but begrudgingly given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28
RECLAlMING ARID LAND.
Is Dry Farming the Solution Of Sew.
eral Pressing Problems?

Contrary to commonly accepted ideas
as the statement may be, it is. never.
theleSs, an amply demonstrated fact
that wherever in this great arid en-
pire the annual rainfall averages as
high as twelve inches, as good crops
can be raised without irrigation as with
1t.
This means that almost every acre OF
the great plains between the Missouri
river and the Rocky mountains, and
most of the inter-mountain parks and
platcaus between the Rockies and the
Pacific, will produce as abundantly as
will the rich prairie lands Of Iowa
Missouri and Illinois, and much more
abundantly than the riches of the lands
In any of the older states along the
Atlantic seaboard that there is enough
land now utilized, if at all, only for
grazing to make possible the trcbiing
or quadrupling of the present farming
population of the United States; that,
outside Of comparatively small areas
in western Texas and in portions of
Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Wv
oming, South Dakota and southern CAL
ifornia there is little arabic land in the
great west that may not be divided
into forty-acre farms, each one OF
which will be capable of supporting an
average sized family.
Probably there is no eXaggeration in
the statement made by one writer that
the region between the foothills of the
Rocky mountains, bounded on the
south by the Rio Grande and on the
north by the Canadian border, is capa-
BILE of producing fruits, cereals, vege-
tables and live stock sufficient for the
support of the entire population Of the
globe.
This vast area of fertile, and as vet
almost unutilizcd land, is the founda-
ton upon which the American people
must build for the continuance CT their
prosperity for at least a century to
come. Properly utilized, it may solve
many perplexing problems. 1t will
relieve the congestion of the cities, pro-
vide an outlet for superb bundant capi-
tai, and afford opportunities for the
enterprising and disconnected for
decades. 1t contains the richest min
eral deposits. the greatest forest re-
sources. the most fertile soil and the
most genial and salubrious climate on
this continent.
What it's development and exploita-
ton would mean to the transportation.
manufacturing, mercantile. financial
and labor interests of the nation can
not be even dimly foreshadowed. 1t
would furnish a stimulus that would
be felt not merely in the great centers
of population and industry, but in the
remOtest hamlet and on the most iso-
lated farm in the republic.-The Cen
tury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

| His long experience in the business
| gave him a knowledge of its unwrittcn
| work possessed by few, for he knew it
all. from the office boy to the case,
from the makeup stone to the press
room, and also to the editorial chair,
there was no part of the work that he
could not do, or had not done.
He knew what the public liked to
read, and he knew how to write it.
and more than that, he did write il.
He had Il knowledge of State and gem
eral history that was remarka BILE, aEd
a memory that was more remarkab bic,
and both to him We're in his business IN
valuable. And not only to him was this
true, but to his friends. who were wont
to go to him rather than to the rec
OrdS when in quest of information of
any kind.
Among his fellows he was man
who had the friendship of many and
the good will of all who knew him. He
was whole-souled. genial. and all
round good fellow, with a heart that
was filled with kindness and a dispo-
sitiOn in which sunshine seemed al
ways to be in the ascendant. He was
full of fun and always ready for 4 joke
or a funny tale, and had a way Of tell
ing them that admitted of but few
equals. There was that about him
that which drew men to him, and with
the wide acquaintance which he enjoyed
his friends We're without number. Tom
Murphy was a man who will long he
missed from the field of the Maine
press, and whose memory will ever be
cherished by those who knew him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

4 large crew Of men employed by the
WatcrVille & Fairfield Railway Y Elnr-
tric Light Go. at its No. 3 station, is
engaged in installing 4 new step to its
WaterWheel. The huge iron structure
weighing eight tons has within the past
three days been raised from the Old
step nearly two feet. Simultaneous
with these repairs. while the wheel is
being substituted for the old. The nnN
to be placed at Il much more advan-
tageous point for operation. As the
gate has been Of late more and more
difficult to manage by the frmer means
Of the use Of a cable, 2 rack gear is
to be substituted. The power of the
Watervile & Fairfield CO.. meanwhile.
is being amply supplied from its other
stations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

James Ealdoc. an employee of the Hol-
lirgsWorth & Whitney Co. in Winslow,
was painfully injured Friday noon
while at work in the wood room of the
mill. lie was engaged in detaching from
the pile some sticks which We're at
hand for feeding into the Jaws of the
wood grinder when the top of the pile
caving in knocked the men we'll nigh
senselcss t" the floor. His wounds
We're found to consist Of a badly
puncturod Gne at the back of the head
ard also Il long cash on the right fore
arm. He will doubtless be able to re-
turn To his work in Il few dayse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28
Dreamed Potatoes.

Dreamed potatoes are always welcom-
ed, though not always cooked in the
perfection they should be. They may be
toes diced. For one pint of potatoes
make white sauce, using one table,
spoonful of flour. two tablespoonfuIs' of
butter, one cup of milk, one tablespoonful
salt and pepper to season. Melt the but
ter in a saucepan, add the flour and cook
and stir until smooth and well cooked
A frequent cause of failure with creamed
potatoes comes from the raw taste of the
-four. Add the milk and seasoning, and
if you have it. a half cup cream AS soon
as the sauce begins to thicken add the
balls with a potato chop. Do not stir
When heated through serve at once
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Disseminating indeed are the reports
which are being heard concerning the
condition Of Mrs. Thomas kershner.
formerly of Watervile, who is now
living with her relatives in Pembroke,
1t will be recalled that a few months
ago she was operated upon for the re-
mOVal of a cancer from the right arm
Sub sequently to the operation, she
seemed to cain very rapidly. but ac-
co?,'ing to the latest information sine is
row in 4 most pitiful condition with
cancers in the stomach.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Miss Jessie Darling, the accomplished
fancy skater who appeared here with
much popularity at the Coliseum hst
winter, has been engaged to give ex-
hibitions of fancy skating this evening.
Some exciting races among local con-
testants are also expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

The last car of the Gldden party ar
rived in Watervile Friday morning
from Jackman. The car contained four
gentlemen, who had been belated and
who appeared to be having a tour all
by themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28
Cotton From India,

IL has been recognized that the flu
ture of cotton is such as to entirely
eclipse it's present state, and it may
well be that in n few years the growth
Of the cotton which passes through
Bombay will increase in as phenomenal
manner as has the wheat trade Of
Karachi, consequent on the opening of
the two Punjab colonies.-Bombay Ca
Zefte
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Word was received Friday evening
that the union meeting which was to
have been held tin the First Baptis
church Sunday evening and addressed
by Rev. f. C. Dinnwiddie has been in
definitely postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

A meeting of the Central Labor Tn
ion will be held at Hayden hall at 2
o'clock Sunday afternoon, at which a
number of prominent labor men will be
present to give addresses The ad-
dresses will be political in character
and all men in sympathy with the gen.
eral labor movement are requested and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

The usual Friday night dance was
held at Lakewood with large atten-
dance. On Saturday there will be a
balloon ascension and parachute drop
by the black prince of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

DR.. J. i. Hill returned from his trip
to Rangeley Lakes. which he made as
guest of the Glidden party. He was
urged to continue on to Breton
Woods, but was obliged to decline be-
cause of business engagements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

George M. Stone. formerly of this
city. left Friday to pass the remainder
of his vacation at Moosehead lake
where he will run n steamer for MT.
Wesson. one of the firm of Messrs'
Smith & Wesson of Springfield, Mass
by whom he is employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Arthur Ingersol. who received his
common school education in this city
left Friday for New York. where he has
accepted a fine position in bank. He
was graduated last June from the Wat
eryille High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

S. w. Philbrick, treasurer Of the
Kenncbec Log Driving Co, accompan-
led by Peter f. Larkin, one Of the boss
drivers. left for Caratunk by automo-
bile Friday on business. The rear Of
the drive has passed Madison and is
way ahead of one year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Mrs. A. f. Purinton. Mrs. Horace
Purinton and Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil NJ.
Daggett returned Friday from vaca-
ton of few weeks passed at Booth
bay Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Thomas Curtis and family, who have
been Visiting at the home OF G. II.
Vinegar. left yesterday for FOxcroft,
where they will visit friends before re
turning to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Rev. !. III. Roberts of the Methodist
church and Rev. G. i. Clark of the Bap-
fist church will exchange pulpits for the
Sunday morning preaching service. 9th
er services of the day will be as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Frank Paul, manager of the Peavey
Clothing Cos. store in this city, is
passing a vacation at his cottage at
Great pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

DR.. Earl of Boston is visiting his
mother. Mrs. A. f. Besse of this city
for a few days and also experimenting
the erection of his cottage at Great
pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28
Thomas r. Murchy,

Thomas f. Murphy, editor Of the
Waterville Sentinel, passed away at
9.45 last evening at his home ut 81 Sill
Yer street, after an extended illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Mrs. Sarah Small Of Seabrook, N. H..
VINO mas been visiting Mrs. w. c.
Witherell, left yesterday for Norridge-
wock to visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Mrs. F. f. Moore is expected to re-
turn to Waterville today, after having
enjoyed a vacation of a week with
friends in Monmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Mrs. John A. Shurman of Portland
returned to her home Friday. after a
short visit at the home of A. F. Drum
mond of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

The citizens Of lower Main street are
gratitied to observe that a cross walk
of excellent dimensions is being laid
| across the road opposite the Bay View
hotel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

c. II. Blaisdell, mail agent on the
Maine Central from ROckland to Bruins
wick, is at his home in town for a
brief stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Simpson and Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Bennett will leave
this morning on a trip of 10 days in
Mr.. Simpsons auto to Quebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Fairfield Clark of Lincoln, who has beer
visiting relatives in town, has returned
to his home. His little daughter Mar
gerry will remain here for few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

A. F. Merrill of the firm of Merrill
Runnells e Mayo. is expected to re-
turn this morning from a vacation
passed in NorthpOrt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Carron Fl. Warren, a rising young
lawyer of Boston, who is well known in
Waterville. is passing a vacation Of Il
week at Great pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Mrs. Meier Folsom has returned to
her home in Markensan. ILL.,, after a
short visit here with Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Fl. Pishon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. George Blood Of Ply
mouth. n. H., and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Rowe Of Auburn, who have been visit
ing at the home of Augustus Goodrich.
left yesterday for thier respective,
homes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Mr.. ana Mrs. Cecil Kicker and little
daughter Dorothy have returned to their
home on High street. after a visit to his
mother at Pishons Ferry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

John Donigan, who had been visit
ing his daughters for the past few
DAYS. returned Friday to his home in
South Lawrence, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Miss Gladys Beal and Miss Emily
Sawyer, both of North Arson. were
in the city for a short time Friday on
their way home from Moosehead lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Miss Marion H. Warren. who had
been visiting relatives in town, left
Tridav for her home in Somerville,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Mrs. Charles Aver of Augusta. ac-
companied by her sister, Miss Matte
Meserve of New York. was visiting
friends in Waterville Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Harold Mitchell, Colby '08 is clerking
for the summer in the store of the
Peavey Clothing Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

the guest of her cousin, Miss Fannie
BuZyell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

The funeral of the late George For
tier was held from the st. Francis de
Sales church at $50 o'clock Friday
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

E. T. Landon of this city. bookkeeper
for the Terry Manufacturing Co., left
Friday for a trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Mrs. H. w. Jones was in WatervilIe
Friday afternoon from South China,
where she is passing the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Or. w. S. Miller will leave town this
morning for Owls Head, where his fam
lily is spending the summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Miss Lottie Holt, who is employed by
the i. II. Brown Clothing Co., has gone
out on short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Mayor Frederick w. Plaisted of Au-
gusta was in Waterville Friday calling
on friends and transacting business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Miss Ruth Buker returned to Gardi.
ner Friday, after short visit in Wat.
erville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Mrs. Rachel Dane of Woodford's is
passing a few days in the city with
friends on High street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

The Misses Addie and Alice Lawrence
left Friday for their cottage at Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Miss Caroline Levitt has returned tC
Fairfield. after a long visit with rela-
tiveS in Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Mr.. and Mrs. f. F. Files have returned
home from Wmdemcre, where they have
been spending couple of weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

F.. f. Sanborn, general superintend-
ent of the Western Division of the
Maine Central, was in Waterville Fri
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-28

Miss Ida Macou of Mcdford, Mass, is
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Jacques, Carey lane.