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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02

CROSS SECTION OF HoTBED.

where it is to stand eighteen inches
deep and two feet wider and longer
than the outside measurements Of the
frame. -Four by four inch pieces Of
wood may be used for posts, to which
planks should be nailed on the sides
and ends The height of the frame
should be about two feet in front and
three feet on the back, eighteen inches
Of each side being below the surface
of the ground After the frame is put
in place the earth should be firmly
compacted around it, and it is we'll to
have the surface of the soil slope away
from the frame to provide for surface
drainage.
About ten days Or two weeks before
it is desired to SOW the seed in the
hotbed the required amount of fresh
horse manure, to which has been add
ed one-third Of its bulk of straw or
leaves, should be heaped in a compact
pile. If the manure is not uniformly
wet, a little water may be added, but
not enough to make it sOggy. The
manure will show signs Of fermenting,
generally known as heating, in a few
days, when it should be forked over,
thoroughly mixed and made into a
compact heap again. After another in
terval of three or four days the ma
nure is ready to be placed in the
frame. AS it is put in it should be
compacted with q fork and by tramp
ing. In order that the manure may be
one foot deep after it has had time to
settle it should be about fourteen or f1f-
teen inches deep when first put in.
The best soil to use is a compost,
such as is used in greenhouses and
which consists Of twO-thirds sods and
One-third manure we'll composted. Any
good garden soil will do, however, if a
composted soil IS not available, says
American Agriculturist. The depth of
the soil should be about four or five
inches.
The sash should be put in place at
once after the dirt is put in the frame,
but the seeds should not be sOwn for
three or four days or until the tenn
perature of the soil is at about 20 de-
grees. The sowing of the seed, thin
ming of the plants, stirring of the soil
| and general care should be about the
same as for the same crops when sown
in beds in the garden.
Watering and ventilating are the
most particular operations. Water
should not be applied except in the
morning and on bright days. 1t should
be at about the temperature of the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
Goinu Ii Blind.

Why are dairymen so willing to go it
blind? l heard a man say the other
day be did not intend to take time to
test any COW in his herd until he had q
hundred registered cows in milking.
He said he had no time to run the Bah
cock, though he had fine steam one
connected with the boiler. | thought
how much money he could save by
wedding as he grows the herd. The
undesirable sire could be spotted at
once when his heifars came in and dis
carded, while the valuable one, the one
that nicked kindly with his strain of
cattle, could be used more freely.
Numbers III a herd amount to little. I
had at one time twelve cows at the
head Of the herd that made in a year
6,132 pounds of butter, while at the
foot of the herd it took over nineteen
to eqnal them in production. These
last nineteen made an average Of 303
pounds of butter in a year, so they
were not so awfully poor, after ALL
Mrs NJ. r. Sherman in California Gull
tiyatOr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
Joseph Beecher.

The very sad news of Mr.. Joseph
Beecher's death was received by his
daughter Mrs. Chris. Brant, April %.
1907.
Mr.. Beecher died April 10, 1907
at his home at Granville, n. D.,
where he moved recently, his age
being so years 5months and 20 days
Although everything was done that
could be done, weakness and age
caused his death. Mr.. Beecher has
lived around here most of his life
spending great many years at Valid,
wick. Besides his wife he leaves tc
mourn his departure three daughters
and four sons with whom great
many friends and acquaintance joir
in sincere sympathy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
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THE HOTBED.
Proper Location to SeIect-Metho6 of
Construction.

Proper Location to SeIect-Method of
Construction.
The hotbed should be located if pos
sible in some sheltered place either on
the south side Of a building or on the
southern or southeastern slope Of a
hill. The soil and subsoii where it is
to stand should be naturally or arti-
ficially we'll drained. Hotbeds may be
made Of any reasonable length, but
should correspond with the number Of
sash to be used. The common and
very convenient size of sash is 3 by 6
feet. These may be purchased ready
made or constructed at home, as is de-
sired. Where the hotbed is to supply
the wants Of the family only three
sash will be sufficient. This will pro-
vide for a hotbed 6 by feet or fifty
four square feet in extent.
Before beginning the construction Of
the frame the soil should be excavated
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
PASSED FROM THIS LIFE
Lucille Stacy.

Died, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Earnest Stacy of Miffiin, their young
est child, Lucille. after a short illness,
on April u, 1907, she was born Sept.
%, 1902, thus making her four years,
seven months and six days old. She
leaves to mourn her loss an affection
ate father and mother, one sister,
Nina. and one brother, Homer, and a
number of relatives and friends, who
extend their warmest sympathy to the
parents and family in their trial or
bereavement in life.
The funeral services were held in
the home Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock, Rev. s. ScOrse officiating.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02

is perhaps no better bred than her Sis
ter, but she looks a whole lot better.
Her product is more desirable, too, be-
cause by actual test it was found that
the bacteria in her milk was much less
than in the milk Of the other COW. The
unkempt COW looks as if she might be
affected with tuberculosis. AS a mat
ter of fact she is healthy enough, but
the stable in which she was kept and
the care which she got necessarily gave
her this appearance.
On March q her milk was tested
and showed 11,5O9,OOO bacteria per GU
bic centimeter A cubic centimeter is
about 1.500 of pint. The other was
tested on March 81 and showed 1850
bacteria per cubic centimeter. These
figures are hard to comprehend, but
bacterial tests do not lie.
Another series Of tests was made on
July % and Aug Is. At this time the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
THE DEMOCRAT.
subscription, S1.26 per year in Advance
LOCAL n EWS ITEMS.

The members of George FL. Legate
Post and of the WOman's Relief Corps
will attend divine service in st. Paul's
Catholic church on May rs. Rev.
Father O'Keefe will deliver the mem
orial sermon.
Edward Coad arrived here on Sat
urday from California, where he spent
the past winter. He expects to remain
here for about two weeks.
Oscar Vivian came over from Mil
waukee last week, to attend his sis
ter's wedding, and he is remaining
here for a short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Harris have
returned from Custer, S. Oak, where
they spent the winter with their daugh-
ter Mrs. John c.. Martin, Jr.
Frank Ovitz, who is an instructor in
the University of Illinois, has been
appointed to a good position in the
Geological bureau of the United
States, with work in the University of
Pennsylvania at Philadelphia. Frank
graduated from the Mineral Point
high school in 1899 and later from the
University of Michigan.
A report of the Wisconsin congress
of religion, held at Madison, appears
on page 3.
M. w. Pra.er, formerly of Mineral
Point, was a sufferer by the recent
floods DIT Stockton, California. His
store building was flooded to the
depth of about two feet, and some of
his goods were damaged, to the extent
of about 800, before he could remove
them to place of safety.
j. II. Janeway and w. D. Main of
the Mineral Point Zinc company have
been in town during the week.
j. d. Humbert of Grinnell, Iowa,
was here during the week the guest of
MIR. and Mrs. j. J. Heathcock.
Mrs. w. J. Applegate arrived here
from Chicago on Tuesday to be with
her husband during his stay here. He
is interested in mines situated between
Linden and Miflin.
J. w. Thrasher of Beloit and Lewis
Thrasher of Chicago have returned to
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
Mrs. Hermann GUM.

The sad news of the sudden death of
Mrs. Hermann Gum was received here
last week. With her husband she was
visiting relatives in Milwaukee. No
particulars of her death were given
other than that she had been visiting
at the home of her father, Mr.. Joseph
Deller, and from there went to visit
another relative, and while there she
took i'll and died before medical aid
could be summoned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
DIR. W. G. HALES,
DENTIST.
NEW AND MODERN EQUIPMENT
GAS ADMINISTERED
CROWN AND BRIDGE WORK
A SPECIALITY,

heir homes after visiting here a week
with their sisters and settling their
mothers estate
The authorities of Belmont intend
ezpend Sl.400 in the construction of
cement walks in that village during
the present season.
J. NJ. Larkin of Milwaukee will de-
liver the address on Memorial day,
May 30, in Mineral Point
E. Wolfe came here last week from
Springfield, Ontario, to take Oh arge of
the new cheese factory which is being
built few mile east of this city.
John Stendeback recently came from
Minnesota for a short visit with his
parents. He started on Tuesday for
Grand Rapids, Minnesota, near which
place he owns farm.
The Musical Hoyle5 gave very
good entertainment on Wednesday
evening, April "a, at Trinity parish
house. 1t was under the auspices of
the Dorcas society of the M. E. church.
William McMullen is here from his
home in Newark, Ohio. He is inter
ested in the Argall mine west of this
city.
A rummage sale will be held on
Saturday, May %, for the benefit of
the public library.
Yves. S. Pedley left here last week
for few weeks visit at Benton.
Adolph Conf was the first patient
at the Mineral Point hospital. An
operation was performed on him on
Monday and he is making good pro-
gress.
Joseph G. Stude was injured about
ten weeks ago in mine on the @. W.
Hutchinson land, is able to be about
again with the aid of crutches. 1t is
believed that his injuries will not be
permanent.
Fred Golliner and Joseph GRADER
left on Saturday for ST. Paul, to buy
cattle.
Mrs. John Trezona and Miss Josie
Pryor of Dodgeville visited friends in
this city last Saturday.
Miss Sarah Connaughton, teacher
in the public schools of Chicago, is
spending her vacation at her home in
this city.
Miss Katie Laverty, in writing to
the Democrat from Chicago, expresses
her appreciation of the paper and
says it is fine to hear from home
every week.
Miss Welty has returned from a
short trip to the city where she attend
ed millinery openings.
DR.. Charles Ross, wife and children
returned on Wednesday evening from
their winters sojourn in the south.
A. P. Burgess has gone to Rapid
City, S. Oak. His wife recently went
there on account of the illness of her
mother, whose home is near that place.
Mrs. W. S. Ross and son Roland
left last week for visit in Milwaukee,
Chicago. and to Oklahoma.
A draft Of that very important meas
ure, the public service corporation
control bill, which has been reported
to the legislature by the assembly com
mittee on transportation, is published
on page of the Democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
Good Feed For PiqIings.

Shorts, although as q rule much su-
perior to bran for pigs, are not infre-
quently so coarse or contain so much
fiber as to be very little better than
bran for young pigs. Good shorts,
however-that is, shorts containing a
fairly liberal admixture of white ma
terial-are certainly most excellent
feed for pigs of al classes. Under such
conditions they are among the very
best single feeds for young ones just
weaned 4 slight admiNture of oil
meal improves It.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
RALPONIT CHURCHES
St. PauPS-CathOIic.

st. PauI S-CathOlIc.
Rev. James O'Keefe, pastor. Mass at 500
and 1918 a. N; Vespers, with benediction,
at 1880 p. m.
Sunday school at 200 .. m.
St. Mary's-CathoIice
Rev. Nicholas Weyer, pastor. Mass at 500
and 1000 a. M; Vespers at 300 p. m.
Trinity Church.
Rev. March Chase, rector. Holy Commun-
ion at a. M; Morning prayer and sermon
1920; Sunday school at Has a. M; Evening
prayer 1880.
Friday Evening prayer 7:30.
Methodist Episcopal.
Rev. S. Bender, pastor. Services at 1890
a N. and 7:30 p. m.
Glass meeting at 8 a. M. Sunday school at
11:45; Epworth league at $40.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening 1880
Primitive Methodist Church.
Rev. ". T.Walker. pastor. Services at 1880
a. IN. and 1:30 p. m
Glass meeting 8 a. M; Sunday school at 2
p. NJ; Junior EndeavOr at 3 p. M; Christian
Endeayor $3.50 D. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02

HOTBED OF THREE SASH.

soil. The purpose of ventilation is to
assist in controlling the temperature
and humidity of the air within the
hotbed, and it should be governed by
the conditions both outside and inside
of the hotbed. A small opening will
allow much heat to escape; therefore
one sash pulled down two or three
inches from the top or lifted and a
stick placed under it will be sufficient
ventilation for a three sashed hotbed
on cold days.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
McNeiII-Vivian.

Married, on Thursday, April %, at
the home of Mr.. Amos Vivian broth
er of the bride) Mr.. Alexander Nc
Neill Jr., to Miss Mae Vivian, Rev.
John Hardcastle officiating. The
bride is a daughter of Mr.. W. F.
Vivian, and the groom is a son of Mr..
and Mrs. William McNeil. They
have wide circle of friends in Miner
al Point and vicinity who hold them
in high esteem, and who wish them all
possible happiness in their journey
through life. The wedding was a
quiet one, only immediate relatives
being present. The newly welded
pair took the 2:10 F. N. train for
Harlan, Iowa, which will be their
future home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
KEPT IN AN UNcLEAN DAIRY.

COWS had been upon pasture for some
weeks. They would naturally be clean
er than when the tests were made in
March, because that date represented
the end OF the winter season. The
spring rains and living upon the clean
pasture produced more sanitary con-
dition than sleeping on filthy bedding
in dark barns. The clean cow tested,
on Aug. Is, 600 bacteria per cubic
certimeter. and the other one tested
100000 on July %. One way TO ac-
count for this great variation is the
difference in stables and surroundings
at milking time, says Kimbalrs Dairy
Farmer Most of the bacteria get into
the milk after it leaves the cows I'D
der.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
Eqqs For Hatcilinu

From Barred Rocks, White Rocks, and
VIII tie Wyandottss.
The mating pens Of each Of these varieties
are headed by prize winners Of some Of the
largest shows in the United States. None of
the pullets in Barred Rocks score less than
90; in the White Rocks less than %; in the
White Wyando ties less than o. Price OF
eggs, Sl50 for 10. All infertile eggs replaced.
Young chicks for sale from one day old and
up. Price according to age.
VIM. E. PRIsK Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
The EarIy Onions,

For the earliest supply of onions
grown for the home table or punching
for market, sets are used, and these
should be planted in rich soil. Seed
may also be sown at the same time for
plants to follow and maintain the sup
ply. Sets Of the white onions are put
out as early as the ground can be work
ed in the spring three inches apart in
rows one foot apart and viii be large
enough for pulling about the middle Of
Time
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
For Sale.

A dwelling containing 5 rooms, just
north of City Hall, known as the John
Stanley property. The heirs are
away from here and can use money to
a better advantage, so will sell for a
very reasonable price. See j. B.
Reynolds for particulars and terms.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02

The Hatch experiment station has
been devoting it's attention to the i'm
pr0vement Of conditions on the farms
where milk is produced. 1t has been
giving particular attention to the bac-
terial content of milk. The two cows
shown in the illustration represent the
average and the extra way in which
herds are kept.
The COW which was kept in the clean
dairy will be easily recognized. She
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02

Miss Jenks-You don't really mean
to say you believe whisky makes you
stronger?
Mr.. Luschman- Yes, indeed. L
bought a f1ye-gaIlon demijohn only
three weeks ago. and though l could
scarcely lift it then, I can carry it
around quite easily now.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
When a Girl Graduates,

By Helen Berkeley-Loyd. Timely
suggestions. fully illustrated, for the
graduation gowns soon to be needed
by girls of various ages. In the De-
lineator for May.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
Farm for Sale.

A good farm of 15S acres in the
town of Linden two miles from Miner
al Point city. Inquire at the Demo
GRAFT Office for price and terms.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
Father Officiates at Sons
Marriage.

Richard Lloyd Jones of New York
and Miss Georgiana Harrison Hayden,
Eau Claire were married in Eau Claire
on Tuesday, April 30, at the home of
the brides mother, the Rev. Jenkin
Lloyd Jones, Chicago, father OF the
groom, officiating.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02

Patton Sun Proof Paint
wears longest and goes farthest, at
Ivey's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
See the New Line

of Ladies and Gents Signet Rings
also Signet Waist Pins, at FL. S.
Hurlbut & Coz
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
WAGON UMBRELLAS.

We have purchased a number Of
them bearing our name and are
selling same at $l.00 each.
These umbrellas are worth $3.50
to S1.75 each, but as they bear
the name of Will and Dick and
our advertisement we are selling
them at S1.00 each.
- CORRELL g. MARTIN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
WANTS..

40 ID BUGGY and new single harness for
" sale cheap. Inquire at the Democrat
office.
DOR SALE-A bargain---second- hand hot
Il air furnace, good as new. Burns hard or
soft coal and wood. Inquire at this office.
EOUND-On April 49, he day of the fu-
neral of p. L. Reger) a Kid mitten (man's
size) 1t is lined with white fur. Inquire AT
Democrat
ECR SALE-A we'll esta blished business in
Il Mineral Point city. Will not require
large capital. Inquire of Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency, at The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02
EIuin Price for Butter Fat.

For all hand-separated cream deliver
ed at the Spensley & Hoare Creamery
Mineral Point, Wis, we will pay this
week, ending April 81, 27cts. per 10.
for butter fat. SPENSLEY & HOARE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02

The Choicest Meats,
At EnzenrOth & Jacka's market.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-05-02

Seeds
that will grow, at Ivey's Pharmacy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-28
z7:t.!i76Ii 2se. At
Whitens
teeth.

the advertising columns of The Even
ing Journal If you can't find what
you want there, perhaps you can find
it in the catalogues of the mail order
houses. 1t is not the fault of the pur-
chaser if the home dealers fail to an
nounce to the public what they have
for sale.
The advertiser. whether he be a
resident Of the city or an alien, is
the one who is going to capture the
holiday trade. OF course, we want to
see every possible cent kept in circu-
lation at home, but why profieth il
man to have full store full OF
goods if nobody knows it.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-28

In very able editorial, the Rich
mond (va) Journal points out the fact
that the net and only result of the is
suance of $1Oo,OOo,Ooo Of government
notes will be to make contribution
of one years interest. or s3,OO0,00(
to certain favored banks. No won
der j. Pierpont Morgan looked pleas
ed. So did his namesake and his
financial ancestor, Buccaneer Morgan
look when he espied fat galleor
sailing the Spanish main.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-28

A lawyer of the name of Mayne,
who was a highly respected but de-
cidedly heavy person, had risen to u
judgeship while Kellar, who had en-
tered on his legal career at about the
same time with Mayne, was still
much in want of clients and fees. He
was in court room one day when
Mayne was solemnly presiding and
he turned to friend who sat beside
him and plucked his sleeve. See
there?' he whispered. There sits
Mayne, risen by his gravity. and
here sits Keller. sunk by his levity.
What would Isaac Newton say to
that, I'd like to know?"
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-28

Just about four weeks now remain
10 be utilized in the purchase OF
Christmas gifts and now is the time
to make purchases. Every merchant
handling holiday goods has his stock
on hand, and the purchaser who delays
in making selections is infiicting an
unnecessary hardship on the clerks IN
the various business establishments to
whom the holiday season is usually
season OF pennance rather than OF
rejoicing. At best, their hours are
longer and their labors more excit-
ing at this season of the year than at
any other. and common humanity de-
mands that every possible purchase
should be made before the final and
Inevitable rush of the last few days
before the great gift giving season.
Where to buy? That is the easies
question on earth to answer. Consul
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1907-11-28


Mrs. Bradley. who is on trial in
Washington for the murder of Sen
ator Brown, may be a tender and
shrinking dove, but if so she gives nc
outward indications of her softness
During an argument on one occasion
with the senator she struck him with
an umbrella and knocked out some Of
his teeth. On another occasion she
threatened to kill Mrs. Brown, The
wife of her paramour. Nevertheless.
Mrs. Bradley will be acquitted. as thu
experts all say that she suffered from
brainstorm when she killed Brown