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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
CITY PROPERTY,

House and lot on Doty street, west
ern part of the city, Lot 100 by 100 feet.
House CONTAINS FIVE rooms, all IN good repair
Price $3.50
The John Chapel property, con-
sisting Of four-rOOm house outbuildings and
one acre of fine land Situated in south part
of city.
The Carbis residence-good proper
near the fourth ward school building. This
is specially good investment at this time
when good dwellings are in strong demand.
Four good lots in the Oates Subdi-
vision, on the west side of Dodge street.
The home of Mrs. William Paynter
IA good tiyeroom house, with two good cell
lars and cisternt in northeastern part OF
the city.
A fine residence and two lots in
south part OF city-a very desirable property
The Frederick Vivian residence. 1t
IS centrally located on North street; house
contains ten rooms is steam heated, and
everything is in good repair, win be sold at
reasonable price.
Three lots in the Roberts Subdivis-
ion; each lot 70Xl6O feet Good lots in very
desirable location. viii be sold cheap.
\ nice cottage in the Harris sub
division south part Of city; also several
desirable building lots. Will be sold right.
The stone house of Joseph Deller,
situated on Fountain street. It is in good
condition and has good out buildings.
A good house and two lots close to
the T. nj, church-a very desirable PLACES
offered at Il reasonable price il taken soon,
The Sidney F. Guttenstein barn on
Fountain street; room for % horses; good
loft and granary, and office. viii be sold
cheap, and on easy terms,
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. Will be sold cheap
A home in northeastern part of city,
suitable for small family; in irstClass re-
pair; good outbuildings.
The residence of Albert NJ. Stephens,
four blocks south OF High Street, opposite
Mrs Mary Meals. House contains six rooms;
has two cellars, n good Cistern and small
barn. Inquire OF the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
DIR. W. G. HALES,
DENTIST.
NEW AND MODERN EQUIPMENT
GAS ADMINISTERED.
GROWN AND BRIDGE WORK
a SPECIALITY.

Harold Hurd has returned to Mime
apolis where he holds position
Mrs. T, Polkinghorn has gone to
Nebraska for visit with her children.
The collection on last Sunday at ST.
Mary's Catholic church for the earth
quake sufferers amounted to $l08.50
Charles Parkinson from Iowa and
Mrs. O. +. Parkinson from Arkansas
were present at the funeral of their
father Mr.. William b. Parkinson on
Wednesday. James Parkinson Of
Iowa, who was here not long ago, was
on account Of sickness unable to
attend.
IL. G. Benson came from Kingston,
H., to attend the funeral Of his broth
or, James Benson.
Within six months three pioneer
citizens Of the town Of Mineral Point
who were warm friends have passed
away, namely: Charles Benson, Will
llhUl -, ldfhlUbDu anu j dlllBb benson.
Mrs. Peter p. Roger and son Will
liam and daughter Kathryn were cali
ed by n telegram to Milwaukee, on
account Of the sudden death of Mr.. J.
w. Boggs which occurred Friday
night, May II.
Mrs. II. w. Tomlinson OF Dodge
Vile will speak next Sunday morning
NJ the M. E. church IN Mineral Point
in the interests u the NVoman's Mis-
sionary society, and will report the
great missionary meeting recently
held in Minneapolis.
Thomas Flanagan, u former resident
Of Mineral Point visited old friends
here this week. He is engaged in the
hotel business at Marion.
E. W. Sylvester continues in very
feeble heath, His daughter Mrs. G..
w. Wright has been with him for
some time, and Henry w. Niles, An
experienced attendant upon the sick,
came from Monroe this week to be
with Mr., Sylvester.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Bids for Pump.

ONCE of City Clerk, Mineral Point,
Wis, May 0, 1906. Sealed proposals
will be received Mt this Office until June
D, 1906, at q O'Clock p. M, for pump
according TO the following speciGca-
tions Pump to be single compound,
with II capacity of $50 gallons per min
ute Mt normal piston speed. Water
pressure against which pump must
work, ITO pounds. Si2o of discharge
main Il In. Steam pressure available,
So to % pounds Mt pump.
Water cylinder lining, piston and
rod to be of brass or gun metal
TO be furnished with sight feed lu-
bricator and necessary wrenches, also
II check valve, and angle valve for
discharge connections, +. O. b. Min
eral Point, Wis. Council reserves
right TO reject any or all bids
VIM, =. BLISS, City Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Bids for Cement Walks,

Office Of City Clerk, Mineral Point,
Wis, May 2, l906.-Sealed proposals
will be received at this Office until
May q, 1906 at o'clock p. m. for
laying cement sidewalks and furnish
ing material labor etc., for 40, 900 feet
more or less, of cement walk to be
laid in this city in such places and
locations as the Board of Public works
in this city shall decide.
The work to be done in accordance
with the plans and specifications
adopted by the common council of
this city and on fleaat the office of city
clerk. VIM. p. BLISS, City Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Calumet
Baking
Powder
A wonderful powder OF rare
merit and unrIvaled strength.
Mineral Point at Lancaster.

Last Saturday our high school base
ball team played against the Lancas-
ter high school, and although our boys
were tired by the long drive across
the country, they played a very good
game and won by score of to Is.
This makes four straight victories for
them. They play Linden High School
next Saturday, May 10, here. This
game will be very close for both teams
are very strong and the championship
depends upon this game.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
LOCAL N EWS.

Curtis Beech, Of Sioux Falls, S.
Dakota, In personal letter to the
publishers of this paper says: 81 en-
Joy reading The Democrat and ! am
glad to notice the growth of Mineral
Point and It's prosperity for some timo
hence.n
Services NJ Plum Grove church next
Sunday at 1880 u. M, and Bethel ut
2;30 p. m. by the pastor, All welcome.
Chas, w, Howe of Chicago was In
the city II day as the guest of George
Girling. Mr.. Howe expressed the
opinion that the development OF the
mining possibilities Of this region had
only just begun.
Miss Amy Mastep Is buying SUM-
mer millinery In Chicago this week,
Richard Lanyon Ia here from Chica-
go, enjoying the FIRST visit TO bis old
home In twenty-oight years, He Is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Hooking.
Silas Hin died at his home In Oar
lington on Wednesday night May o..
aged 80 years. The Republican Jour
nal says that he was an old resident
and good citizen,
The Elkhorn Independent thus no.
tices production from the pen of q
daughter of Mineral Point: "Ek-
horns school finds recognition in tho
current number OF the Wisconsin
Journal of Education through II we'll
written and interesting contribution
of Miss Amelia Kuhnhonn, teacher of
English, Miss Kuhuhonn's bioct Is
Merchant Of Vonice,n In tho High
school and her grasp of tho subject IL
evident
Mrs. Simonson of Seattle, Washing
ton, spent few days during tho week
In Mineral Point; the guest of her
friend Mrs. h. Y. Hutchinson.
Harker Spensley came over from
Dubuque last Saturday and spent
Sunday aud Monday In Mineral Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
LOW RATES TO TWIN CITIES.
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Railway.

One fare plus $500 for the round
trip to St. Paul and Minneapolis and
return. Tickets on sale May %, 20,
30, 81, inclusive. Final return limit
June 9. Extension to July Is on pay.
ment of $500 fee. For further infor-
nation see nearest ticket agent or
write today to f. A. MILLER, Gener-
al Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
MINERAL POINT
Real Estate Agency
AT THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
FARM LANDS.
+ THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE.

A first class stock farm of 1856 acres,
miles from Mineral Point and 25a miles
from Jonesdale good house and the best of
horse and cattle barns; convenient farm, in
excellent condition, Prices reasonable and
terms easy.
A desirable farm of 12O acres, sit
uated in the town Of Ridgeway viii be
sold at a very low price if sold soon. In
tending purchaser will be shown place
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, 1906-05-17
Hard Wood for Sale.

l have lot of hard wood for sale,
which I will deliver to any part of the
city I am also prepared to do haul
ing of any kind, Inquire at frame
house of Mrs. Lancaster, Mineral
Point. R. b. Arnold.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Primitive Methodist Church
Services.

SUNDAY, MAY, 20, 1906
300 n. m.-Class meeting
1880 a. m.-Preaching service by Rev.
w. T. Walker, pastor,
200 D. m.-Sunday school, under superin-
tendency ofMr Philip Allen.
2:30 p m.-Preaching at Diamond Grove by
the pastor.
300 p. m.-Junior Endeavor, conducted by
Miss Oates.
6:3o p. nc e. service conducted by
Il. j. PenhallegOn.
7:3O p, m.-Preachiug service by the Rev.
w. 7. Walker, pastor,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
GAINESVILLE Dye Works.

Ladies fancy waists, kid gloves,
party dresses, dry cleaned without
removing trimmings. Gents clothing
dry cleaned pressed or dyed, also
portierrey, organdies, silks, etc, car
pets and rugs dyed all shades Ad am
II. Dresden, merchant tailor, agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Every Man Knows

or ought to know the comfort there is
IN wearing really good suspender.
These comforts and pleasures can be
realized to their fullest extent by
wearing pair OF the celebrated
"Crowr Make" Sold by G.. Varlin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Buggies! Buggies!

There Is no longer any need OF send
ing out Of town for one, but go to N.
II. Martins ware-room where you may
select from stock of so Of the swell
est styles ever shown in Mineral
Point. 33w4
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Alston's Ready Mixed Paints.

We have sold Alston's ready mixed
paint for II years. They have always
given satisfaction, they are guaran-
teed to be the best We have them in
all sizes and all colors. Both house
and floor paints. --Prideaux & Bliss,
druggists
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Mortgages for Sale.

i have for sale few gilt edge per
cent mortgages secured by improved
farms of four times the amount loaned.
just as safe and as convenient as
government bonds. Interest collected
promptly when due without expense.
h. j. PENHALLEGON, JR.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Choice Plants.

B. f. Vandervate, the Galena for
list will be at Charles Horning's store
in Mineral Point on Wednesday, May
%, with choice lot of plants to be
sold cheap. Come and get your
choice.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Notice to Wisconsin Farmers.

The twenty second annual report Of
the Wisconsin agricultural experiment
station is now out. IL will be sent
free to any resident of the state upon
request. Address Agricultural Elk
pertinent Station, Madison, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Piano Tuning.

George Nlogus the piano tuner is here
from his home in Sharon this state
and will remain at the U. S. Hotel
until Saturday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Residences for Sale

Having decided to remove from
Mineral Point | offer my place for
sale, and it will be sold cheap if sold
soon. For further particulars inquire
at the Democrat ofice.-Irvin Lynch.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
The Choicest Meats,
At EnZenrOLh q Jacka's market.


A seven-room house aud half acre
lot. Conveniently located. Property
in good condition. Price $500 In
quire Of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency ut the Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Select Home Killed

lamb at the meat market of A. T. Gra-
Der. Phone, 5.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
BROWN GEORGE

will make the season of 1906 ut the
livery barnsof Brown * Bainhridge, Mineral
Point, PEpIGRrs- Brown George, 33al2. Il
b. h. foaled 1900, by Count Hugo 335oo.
dam Nelly Stranger by Numero 10000;
grand-dam Lady Crow by Stranger. 5000.
TERMS SIC and So,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
For Sale.

% colonies of Italian and Carnoilan
bees in 8-frame one and oue-half story
hives. All in good condition.-Wm.
j. Healy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
AtirnriiNc priGeS

We can make you very attractive
prices on Linseed Oil, White Lead and
Zinc Oxide. --Prideaux g. Bliss, drug
gists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
For Sale.

House and lot, owned by Peter
Brick, on Spruce street, Third ward, Lot
consists OF half acre of land; house contains
four rooms and pantry. Good barn and good
well on the place. Inquire OF the Real Estate
Agency
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
We are not a high-priced
house, but we are a high
quality house.

"A given price on a given suit
means very little unless YOU know
what is being offered you. You
cannot Judge from appearance
alone; that is where a reputation
comes in. We carry the largest
stock of medium-priced clothing
that we know to be of the most
dependable quality, correct styles,
splendid materials, and perfect
workmanship. There are no other
READY-MADE clothes that have
the fitting qualities of ours.
We would like to have YOU try
and test the truth of this statement
il YOU are stranger to our store.
Every garment is guaranteed, and
there must be satisfaction with
the purchase on your part. If not
YOU have only to state the case
and get your money back.
@. VARLIN,
Mineral Point Phone 80 Rsl,As,n cterslra
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Lot for Sale.

Half of lot No in block 10, Strong's
addition, adjoining the Samuel Harris
homestead, near city park, first ward.
Inquire of George Harris.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17

in the first ward; price $500; in good
repair. Inquire at the Iowa County
Bank.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17

for three quarters Of dollar-seventy
five cents-with Alston's carriage paiut
all ColOrs. -PrideauX 81 Bliss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Notice is Hereby Given

that all fishing and trespassing is for
hidden on my farm without permits
sion. Fred. W. GRADER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Wall Paper

of all kinds and at all prices at j. J.
Hanscom & Co.'S.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17

Bargains for Everyone
in the sc and 10c basement at The
White House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
PinIln Timer.

A. Ruhoif, the piano tuner, will be
at the Hotel Royal, Thursday, May II.
Leave orders with q. II. RuhoT.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17

among the many good meats at Enzen-
roth and Jacka's market.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17

the sc and Toe bargain basement at
The White House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
BUSINESS NOTICES.
Lamb,
Ten-Room House for Sale,

at the Enzenroth and Jacka market.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-05-17
Choice Steer Meats
Paint your Buggy

at Graber's meat market. Phone g..
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-21
EARTHQUAKES SAD RUIN

"rnment officials have dispatched several
.rainloads OF medical supplies, clothing
and fopd by swift express trains that
are now racing across the continent.
Physicians and nurses accompany the
trains and officials are being sent also
who will have the relief work in hand
Ghonls have been at work in san
Francisco, as in all preceding disasters,
and they are being dealt with IN Il
prompt manner that is calculated 10
discourage such brutal work In many
cases the dead have been stripped Of
their yaluables, and the situation Is one
ol absolute paademonium.
The report stating that $40 lives had
been lost in the Palace hotel Is now
authoritatively stated to be erroneous.
Not lie Was lost among the occupants
OF the hotel, which was DESTROYED by
fire several hours after the shock.
Consulting Engineer Saunders of the
Reclamation Service arrived in llazen
this morning direct from san Francisco.
He spent Tuesday night with his family
IN then apartments ut the St Francis
hotel The shock threw them out OF
bed, hut according To Mr Saunders
theN took their time to dress, after
wards making their way To the street.
Here, scene of indescrbable horror
met their gaze. DraN teams with their
drivers we're pinioned to the ground by
falling debris The broad cement
walks had been turned ON edge and il
was with the utmost difficulty that Nj
Saunders and family cvaded the tumh-
ling building.
san Francisco is now under martial
law and no one Is permitted to enter OF
leave the city. Ghouls are being dealt
with summarly by the military.
\ telegram received bv Mrs. r. l..
Douglass AT noon today from her hus-
band stated that the news as given out
10 date could convey only in small part
the horror OF the whole thing.
san Jose's business district is 4 total
loss with some accompanying loss ol
life
The theaters and churches were among
the buildings TO be first DESTROYED, and
had the disaster occurred several hours
earlier the casualty would undoubtedly
have been many times what is reported
The magnificent college buildings al
Palo Alto are total loss, and the inter
urban section is suffering more or less
from lncipient fires.
At Sacramento great property loss
was inflicted, but no casualties are re
ported
The true accounts of the affair viii
not be known ior several days, as n
work is being directed towards savin4
tie lives oi those in danger.
The fire department of San Francisco
worked heroicallv under oyer poWerins
odds, and Fire Chiel Sullivan Is reported
to have been fatally injured
The Cliff House, which was built upor
rock projection facing the Pacific
ocean, was thrown into the sea, and il
said 10 be floating on the ocean eXpanse
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-21
THE VERY LATEST.

The news reaching the Associated
Press patrons was meagre, owing to the
lact that the telegraph company was
limiting the press reports To Il few hum
dred words.
However later dispatches fail to cor
roboratc the Los Angeles disaster and
places the number OF killed in the cllN
OF san Francisco at between 250 and
$40. Cp TO yesterday morning approx
imately 90 bodies had been recovered.
In Santa Rosa, where larger per
centage OF the population lost their lives
than elsewhere, the shock was apparent
lV seNerest, houses sWaying so violently
ihat walking was impossible, and many
escaping did so 10y crawling on hands
and knees.
At the St Agnew's State Insane Asy-
lum l03 bodies had been recovered from
tine ASYLUM ruins The loss Of life at
the institution will perhaps reach 200.
In san Francisco the fire will in all
likelihood rage until exhausts itself for
want OF furthur material to deyour
The entire district from the water
front to Mob Hill and It's far South n
Eighteenth street had been consumed.
while the fire had encroached upon
what is known rs the Western addition
This means that the destruction ri
oi the city Of san Francises will be com
plete when the fires force has been
spent, and the greatest earthquake of
our time will have been followed by
confagration the like OF which has neN-
er been known since the history OF the
world was first written.
vi one is bold enough to make even
an estimate OF the approximate loss.
1t l. SAID that it cannot be less than
hall billion dollars, and this estimate
ii such it can be called Is in all liklihood
conservative.
The association OF insurance men has
announced that every company will pay
every fire loss incurred Many business
men doubt the ability OF the companies
to stem such an exigency.
Money and supplies are being rushed
to the suffering city. Contributions are
being made in sums of few thousana
to II Million the latter sum being the
amount of a special fund created by
Congress Thursday afternoon, the bill
being sanctioned by the President ON
i the same egoning
Steps are already being taken by the
/ California delegation in Congress TO &c
cure liberal appropriations for the re
| building oil all Federal buildings de
stIoyed. and every effort is being made
by theslocal business interests to restore
| order out Of chaos. While the time re-
Continued on last page
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-21
From the Standards Extra, April 10

Reports reaching Fallon at about
1880 q clock this morning, sent by the
Associated Press from San Francisco
under date of an hour earlier, states
that the situation Is beyond the power
of words To portray. The entire water
mont has sunk from 10 to 10 feet. sub
merging a large part .ot the business
distritt, while the fire RACES ON ever,
hnnd. Dynamite had been used in
lighting the fire demon until this morn
me, when the supply had become to
tally exhausted. The water supply is
cut of. with absolutely no hope OF re
storing II lor weeks. In the meantime
the fire RACES, while Il strong alternat-
ing wind las sprung mp, and al the date
ot the message there was absolutely no
hope al saving a single building in the
main districts OF the city of San Fran
cisco.
The situation is appalling, and the to
tai loss OF lie may never be known II
is now estimated 10 bc 1000, with an
additional 10000 injured more or less
severely The hospitals have been de
stroyed and the work OF caring for the
dead and wounded is carried ON heroic
ally. but under conditions that are
shocking.
The zone oi the earthquake extends
from point near san Jose to Mendo.
eino and number OF interior towns
are totally DESTROYED, including Santa
Rosa. where 10, ,o0o people are rendered
homeless by the raging fire that sprung
up as soon rs the buildings were de
stroyed by the tremors.
The great loss ri life, however, is said
to be confined &c the city oi san Fran
cisco Even in Oakland, where tremen-
dous force was spent, but six people
lost their lives, according II the latest
Information eenyeyed by the Associated
Press Nire2.
The entire civilized world is making
every effort 10 render succor, and the
Gugoenheims have telegraphed a check
for $4,000
Thousands Of other contributions are
pouring in, and thc Washington COY
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-21

OF millions of dollars worth OF property
by means Of earth tremors and result
ing fires is shocking, but combine with
these the snuihng out al approximately
20o0 lives, and Il condition results that
beggars description. Many Of onr read
ers have friends and relatives who We're
sufferers. and Nevada will feel the effects
OF the awful occurrence more than any
OF California 5 bordering States.
The Standard has prepared an authen-
tic account OF the events to date:
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-21

Something akin to mental paralysis
WAS inflicted ON every thinking person
in our community Wednesday by the
announcement OF the terrible catastro-
trophe that had befallen the coast cities
of California. The horribleness III it
all was SO great, the possible effects SO
iar-reaching, that it required a read
iustment OF ones faculties 10 compre-
hend, even in a small way, the meaning
OF the telegraphed reports The mere
thought of the destruction of hundreds