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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
THE DEMOCRAT.
Subscription, ST. 30 per year in Advance
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
Mineral Point, Wis

Miss Mayme Tyrer left Monday for
a months visit in Whitewater and
Milwaukee.
The appointment by John G. Mar
tin, department commander of the
Grand Army of the Republic, Of W.
w. Williams to the position of assist
ant adjutant general gives great
pleasure to Mr.. Williams many
friends throughout Iowa county, who
will be glad to know that the duties of
his Office will not require his removal
from Mineral Point.
Earl Jackson is home from Lawrence
university at Appleton.
Mrs. 3. J. Bennett, wife of the edi-
tor of the Tribune, is visiting with
relatives and friends in Evanston.
Rev. James CIeary was visitor in
Mineral Point on Tuesday. He came
here from Perry, Iowa, for a visit at
his old home in Waldwick, and also
to take part in the services in ST.
Patrick's church, Hollandale, on
Wednesday, when Rev. Stephen Dowd
said his first mass.
Robert Brewer and Charles Knight
are members of the class of '07 from
the University of Wisconsin, the
former from the college of letters and
sciences and the latter from the long
course in agriculture. Charles was
one of the class historians in the COM
mencemert exercises. Robert will be
an instructor in the university next
year.
Miss Bess Brewer and Paul J.
Brewer came home from Chicago on
Saturday evening. Paul has come
for vacation of two weeks; while
Miss Brewer has returned from an ex-
tended sOjourn in Los Angeles, Cali
fOrnia.
Miss Lorena Jacka visited friends
in DOdgeville last Sunday.
E. y. Hutchinson, accompanied by his
cousin A. S. Hutchinson of AIgona,
Iowa, set sail today from New York
for a visit to the old world. They
will visit with relatives in Ireland,
after which they will go to England,
Scotland Wales and France. They
expect to return home in about two
months.
Rev. S. E. Dowd, who was ordained
priest in st. Paul, on June u, said
his first mass at st. Patricl1's church,
HOllandale on Wednesday, June 10.
Nicholas Simon and sister Mrs. N.
Kergen, and Mrs. Neil Simon, were
DOdgeville visitors this week.
Adolph Appel was called to Chica-
go, on account of the serious illness
of his brother Richard Appel.
BY invitation of the veterans assoc
iation of Grant county Department.,
Commander Martin attended their
reunion at Muscoda this week.
Leslie Ross left on Tuesday after
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
CHURCHES OF MINERAL POINT

ST. PauPs-Catholic.
Rev. James O'Keefe, pastor Mass at 500
and 1915 a. m; Vespers, with benedictio ,
at 1880 D. N.
Sunday school at 200 p m.
St. MaTy's-Catholic.
Rev. Nicholas Weyer, pastor. Mass at 500
and 1000 a. m; Vespers at 300 p. IN.
Trinity Church.
Rev. March Chase, rector. Holy Commun-
ion at g a. m; Morning prayer and sermon
1920; Sunday school at l1:45 a. m; Evening
prayer 1880.
Friday Evening prayer 1880.
Methodist Episcopal
Rev. S. Bender, pastor. Services at 1890
a. and 730 p.
Glass meeting at a. M; Sunday school at
11:45; Epworth league at $3.50.
PRAYER meeting Thursday evening 1880
Primitive Methodist Church.
Rev. w. T WaIker. pastor. Services at 1890
a.. m. and $50 p.
Glass meeting a M; Sunday school at 2
D. m; Junior Endeavor at 3 D. M; Christian
Endeavor at 6:30 D. M.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
A GHOST STORY.
The Crowd of Phantoms That DaZsd
Three Young Women.

An experience wherein phantoms
presented themselves to view in pro-
digious numbers simultaneously is re-
lated by a young lady whose name, at
her request. is withheld, the narrative
being Endorsed by her sister, who was
with her at the time. She writes
Zone autumn night my sister and
myself, with our maid, were returning
from evening service in the village
church. There was q thick fog. The
moon was full. but it made a sort of
steam in the fog instead Of shining
brightly. Suddenly l saw a man at
my sisters side, who had come there
without making a sound. pulled her
sleeve, whispering, Let the man pass
AS I spoke the man disappeared.
"In another moment we were all be-
wildered at the sight around us. 1t
was as if we were in a crowded street,
innumerable figures surrounding US.
Men, women and children were NOV
ing briskly about, some singly, others
in groups, but all without q sound.
Some seemed to rise out Of the grass
on either side of us and to come out on
the other side. The women were
dressed in bygone fashion, with high
bonnets and shawls and large fOunces
on their dresses.
"There was one very tall man who
took great strides, though perfectly
motionless. We approached our own
gate, where we should turn in, and
then we had a long driveway to walk
up before we could reach the house. I
think that by the time we had reached
the gate all the figures had disappear
ed except this one tall man. He had
quite a different look from any Of the
Others-mOre hOrxble altogether. AS
we entered our gate, to our intense re-
lief, he passed by along the road and
vanished. Of course we were all very
frightened The maid and my sister
were crying aloud"
In q case like this, where the same
spectral phenomena are witnessed by
several persons, the value Of the testi-
mony obviously is multiplied hun
dredfold for, while one individual may
be victim of a hallucination, such an
illusion can hardly be shared by many.
What, then, is to be said in answer to
such evidence, furnished by Opponents
Of untmpeachable character and repu-
tation for truthfulness? To suppose
that they are combining in the manu-
facture of a lie is scarcely reasonable.
Joseph M. Rogers in Lippincotts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
First r .ouuht In Dander.

Talking of the foolish things one
thinks about even when in the midst Of
danger" remarked one of a group the
other night, 81 had promised my wife
never to travel at night, and it is some
thing I have always avoided, but neces-
sity compelled it a few weeks ago, and
as luck would have it there was an ac-
cident and the cars were derailed AS
the one in which l had my berth was
rolling down an embankment and 1
was in the midst of blankets, pillows,
grips, etc, the terrible thought flashed
across my mind: What shall tell Mol
ly? Here / am travelling at night! -
Columbus Dispatch.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
CITY PROPERTY.

A pleasantly located dwelling and
two lots in First ward, : orthwest of the city
park.
The Parkinson residence in Mineral
Point formerly the home of Robert James,:
1t is situated on High street and IS one OF
the most pleasant homes in the city. Will
be sold at a right price.
The DR.. H. P. Mix property, adjoin-
ing Mineral Point city on the south; house
has seven rooms. closets, pantry, etc, all in
good condition; there are about eight acres
of land; good well and cistern and good out
buildings on the place.
The George Harris residence IN
south part of city. This is good property
and will be sold at very reasonable price
The Padon homestead, adjoining
st. Mary's Catho c church on the southwest;
also one acre of land, west of residence. with
small barn. The property is in good condf-
tion and viii be sold at a right price.
The residence of Albert M. Stephens,
four blocks south of High Street, Opposite
Mrs Mary NeaPs House contains six rooms;
has two cellars, a good cistern and small
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
barn Inquire of the Mineral Point Real

barn. Inquire Of the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency.
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.
Three good lots in the Oates Subdi-
vision, on the west side Of Dodge street.
Three lots in the Roberts Subdivis-
ion; each lot 70x160 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.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
Fancy Beef.

Walt. VanMatre, one of the best
feeders of this section, delivered on
Wednesday to A. T. GRADER, for use
in his market, II head of fancy Angus
yearling steers, their average weight
was 740 lbs. and the price paid was
&C. This beef has been grain fed ever
since they were old enough to eat and
are very fine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
Stroke of PARALYSIS

Dodgeville Sun-Republic: Mrs.
Catherine Ford suffered slight stroke
OF paralysis a week ago and since
that time her condition has been very
critical.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
RsptOu Mines.

The Advocate: The output from
Benton is increasing each week. Last
week about $4,000 pounds of zinc
were shipped and indications are that
the shipments for the present week will
be even greater.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
Choice Nursery Stock.

| still have the agency of the rella-
bic Hawks Nursery Company and will
soon be prepared to sell stock for
spring delivery, 1908. Please hold
your orders. JOSEPH L. JACKSON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
Farm for Sale.

A good farm of, 156 acres in the
town of Linden two miles from Miner
al Point city. Inquire at the Demo
Graf Office for price and terms.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
$1,000 Mineral Point to Spokane
and Return.

S57.10 to Seattle, Tacoma, Portland
Victoria, Vancovor and other North
Pacific Coast points and return June
20 to July y. Return limit September
10. Choice of routes, liberal stop
overs Further information from
agent n. Fl. Snow.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20

But a store like Will &
Dicks, that steps out in
advance of the rest, distin-
guishes itself for better mer-
chandise, gives better values,
that is the one bound to
build a reputation for itself
and get the confidence of the
public.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
MINERAL POINT
Real Estate Agency
AT THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
FARM LANDS.

A good farm of 10 acers, near
the city of Mineral Point; will be sold cheap
A very desirable stock farm, six
miles south of Mineral Point, containing
400 acres; plenty of good bottom land and
good running water. Will be sold right
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
Such SeasonabIe Goods

as Moth Balls, Hellebore, Paris Green
and Insect Powder can be found at
Ivey's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
Try Sunnyside Washed Soft
Coal

in your cook stove, no dust, no slate,
it's better than wood or block coal.
T. G. LUDDEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20

An ordinary store gets
ordinary business and has to
fight for it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
An Ice-Cream Social

will be held at Pleasant View on
Tuesday June %. All are invited to
attend.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
Paints and Oils.

Low prices in Paints, Oils, etc, at
IyeY's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
The Parker Pen.

You try and thoroughly test the
Parker Pen at our expense.-Ivey's
Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
WAN is.

7 OST-at the bridge near Harker station,
IL a fishing reel Finder please leave at the
Democrat office, and receive a reward
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20

T OST-Between the home OF Jacob Frontz
IL and Mineral Point, June g. a silk umbreI-
la. The finder will please leave at this
office
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20

EOUND-On the road between Reuben ELL
i sworth's farm and the Hazel Patch mine,
a Iady's jacket. Owner call for the jacket at
the Democrat office and pay for this notice.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20

7 OST-A black plume between Toay's store
IL and the residence of Mrs. Mary Mari.
Finder please leave the plume at this office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20

successful bookkeeping, moth
surprising about the large
business we are doing in Mems
and Chi1dren's Clothing, Fur
nishing Goods, Hats, Caps
and Shoes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
The COad Homestead,

situated on High street is offered for
sale. Inquire of Mrs. Henry Ivey Jr.,
Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20

Ours in the store where you
will find it a pleasure and a
profit to buy.
CORRELL & MARTIN.
Mineral Point Wis,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
r. w. PHILIP,
BARBER SHOPS.
GEORGE D. MASTEN,
CENTRAL BARBER SHOP

All work done in the latest and most i'm
proved manner. Opposite the First National
Bank GEO ID. MAsTEN, Proprietor.
Fine BATH ROOMS in connection
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20

SATURDAY EVENING POST-Wanted one
y COPY each of issues dated Oct. 20 and Oct
27. 1906. VIII pay 25c. for both-George
Girling.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
CHAS. WINN,
BARRIER SHOP

BARBER SHOP,
Under N. T. Martins hardware store, corner
High and Vine streets, Mineral Point.
TOnsorial work done In the latest styles OF
Of the art. Satisfaction guaranteed. Gall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20

BOARD wanted in country near Mineral
IL Point by business man and wife. Reason
able price Inquire Democrat office.
EOR SALE-TWo pool tables, and g. cigar
i case Inquire at The Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
Burnt Leather Novelties

All kinds of Burnt Leather Novelties
at Ivey's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-06-20
A Successful Store

WguV There is nothing
WIFE mysterious about
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-02-19
Rinened Romance.

On the occasion of the ninetieth
birthday of DR.. Martineau, who preach
ed in Liverpool for many years, Sir
Henry Roscoe, the English chemist.
congratulated him on attaining such .
fine old age. The distinguished clergy
man said that he had been overwhelm-
ed with congratulations and that be
was working through the letters be had
received
by degrees" he said, Il shall an
swer them all.
zone Of the most remarkable" DR.
Martineau continued, was from
lady, the only person who addressed
me as Dear James had not seen her
since we were boy and girl together in
Norwich She is one Of the daughters
Of DR.. Rigby in that city. My friends
used to joke me as a young man about
Miss Jane Rigby, and received their
chair pleasantly. l believed her long
since dead; and now comes this letter
to remind me of her existence and her
friendly recollection OF me-"
The old minister paused an instant.
then added, with a tremuIous smile,
"She Is now also In her ninetieth year"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-02-19
A SONG, NOT A SERMON.
But 1t Points a Moral From a Very
Ordinary Incident

But 1t Points Moral From = Very
Ordinary Incident.
1t was merry occasion. The fun
was fast and furious. 1t was in bar
room; the place, Washington.
Inspiring bold John Barleycorn,
What dangers thou canst make ua
scornl
WI tippenny we fear nae evil;
WI usquabae well face the devill
And so one Of this party invited sew
en- companions to join him In a drink
of ''red Ticker" and they sat
Bousing at the nappy.
An gettin fou an unco happy.
The man planked down a dollar,
crisp and fresh from the treasury. The
account was squared; the score was
paid. He was family man and walk
ed across the street to a meat stand
and ordered two pounds Of round
steak. The grocer supplied him and
asked 80 cents as the price. "Whatr'
the man roared. What Fifteen cents
pound for round steak 1t Is q high
way robbery
And so we go through life prodigal
in buying luxury and misery in buy
ing necessity. That man had no con-
ception of his illogical action-spendfng
dollar for liquor that he and his COM
rades would have been the better with
out and kicking hole in the ceiling on
account of a purchase of beef to the
charge Of 30 cents that he could III do
without. Man can live without booze,
but the man has yet to be invented
who can get along without food.
This Is no sermon. This newspaper
never breaches. What we intended to
say and all we intended to say was TO
call attention to the truth.
All the worlds stage
And all the men and women merely play
ers
The very best Of us have need Of the
charity of our brothers and sisters
Washington Post
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-02-19
ESTABLISH ED 1875

personally, ne lerr at ner door WIN ms
caro- one evening, Just escaping her as
she came up the stairs
And then, when it was done. he for
the first time considered his OFFERING
from the probable viewpoint Of the
prospective bridegroom and her friends,
and the utter absurdity OF 1t over
whelmed him. With shame he decided
! that after such piece of idiOcy there
was nothing for him but fight. and he
was tossing things heller skelter into
his suit case when he heard her croas-
Ing the hall
He looked about desperately for .
way of escape. then dragged himself
unwillingly to the door at her rap.
Il have only this moment realiseA
how preposterous my unfortunate Sc
lection is for wedding present" be
stammered abjectly as she entered.
OH The glow on her face faded.
How stupid Of me! | ought to have
known there was mistake, and l
have opened the box" She set it upen
the table
He shook his head dismslIy. There
is no mistake. l beg your pardon.
r.
But there must be a mistake! They
left the package at my door" she said.
little sharply
Il left it myself l meant it for a
wedding present, but I see how
His voice failed again.
She regarded his woebegone face
intently for a moment Very well.
will take 1t down" Her cheeks were
glowing and her eyes sparkling with
mischief. When / found the package
| thought you had somehow discover
ed that today is my birthday and bad
kindly remembered my childish long
ing, but II it is wedding present II
must go to Miss Bessie, who Is soon
to be married"
He sat down heavily and stared at
her.
you see, one must be married to
receive wedding present" she ex-
planned demurely, her color flaming
under his gaze
The tangle suddenly Strengthened,
he sprang up. Yes" he assented. still
looking into her eyes, where by q
fash of inspiration he had seen his
kingdom, himself crowned king he
plunged forward across the table and
seized her hands, asserting boldly. ''It
is wedding present-your wedding
present Alma, dear, for yoe are going
to be married Immediately"
For answer she murmured teaPfully
and happily, "Oh, Morris, we will have
tea in the darling little cups our nrst
evening at homer
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-02-19
A Proaress,vs Aae

Pierre de Campo, who was calcimin
ing the Brady kitchen, was so excess
lively slow that his discouraged EN-
ployers began to fear that the deliber
ate Frenchman meant to end his day.
under their roof
do you think" asked Mrs. BradIJ
desperately, that you'll be done by
o'clock, so we can cook dinnerY"
Madame" replied Pierre, pausinf
to gesticulate with his brush, maybe
you have hear SOM peop' say dat dis
ees de age of progress Oui, madame
eet ees de age of too moch progress
Evairew'ere hon dose states of Amer
lea dere ees too moch 'urry, 'urry
'urry. Evairew'ere eet ees Make
'aste. make 'aste!' Dere ees no rip
pose-no talme for do noting good
Evairew'ere l am come wit ma pail
ma brush, ma scaffold, eet ees MOI
Pierre, how good you can do dost
vorkY but Pierre, how queek you ees
got trough? Parbleu! Btffore a mar
ees get one leg cen bees hovairhal
som'bod' ees hask heem, Say, meester
how soon you go vayY YOUTHS Com
panion.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-02-19
a bath while we are ABOUT IT. nope

a bath while we are ABOUT II. Hope
you are enjoying yourself"
When Bunny went to his room for
the night he was almost ready to ad-
NIT that he was wrong In arguing that
there were no up to date girls. The
next morning something happened to
please him. He was invited to take a
morning gallop in company with the
young lady, and he saw his way clear
to pay off old scores. He was given
the best mount. but the gallop had not
covered q hundred rods when 1t was
evident that horse and man were not
agreed. At the first fence to be jump
ed the horse remained on one side and
Bunny on the other, while the girl dis
appeared in the distance and didn't
seem to miss her cavalier for a full
hour Bunny's excuse was that he lift
ed his horse too soon for the jump and
that there was something wrong with
the climate of the United States.
Next day the visitor and Miss Nettie
went buggy riding. Bunny took the
relns with determination to show of.
He was showing when Miss Nettie
took the relns away and brought the
runaway animal down to his PAGES.
There was one more bump in store for
the young man. Next day, after wres
Ting for an hour with his palpitating
heart, he made q proposal in due form
Miss Nettie realized what was coming
and was prepared for it. She simply
handed him an advertisement she had
written and proposed to insert in the
leading papers. 1t read:
"An up to date girl wishes to adopt
an orphan boy and be a mother to him
VIII teach him how to climb trees
stand on his head and turn back hand
springs. All new ideas taught as soon
as they appear. A positive guarantee
given not to bore him. A cure for Ian.
gudness and the London complaint
kept constantly on hand. Address in
confidence"
That was another bump for Bunny,
but he took 1t like a little man. In
stead Of returning to his old ways and
his old life, he went over to Oldfelds
and bought the right to plant oysters,
and he has displayed such energy and
ambition during the past year that Burt
Galbraith looks at him across the club
dinner table and mutters to himself:
Il wonder why In thunder Net does
not name the day. | know they love
each other and are as good as en-.
gagged"
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1907-02-19
GRIM OLD CROMWELL.
The Protector Made Christina.

The Protector Made Christmas q
Gloomy and Serious Day.
christmas was Illegal In CromwelPs
time" said an antiquary. CHOSE grim
old Puritans were so gloomy that they
would not have any gayety even on
Christmas day.
Cromwell said that holly and mistle-
toe were heathenish things. He said
that they had no real Christian signifi-
canoe; they were part of some pagan
festival Of the Druids. Accordingly he
made law that if you decorated your
house with mistletoe at Christmas you
got thirty days in jail
"The terrible old fellow forbade
Christmas celebrations-no dancing, Nc
singing, no playgoing, no feasting on
Christmas day; penalty, thirty days.
You see, it was his idea that Christ
mas was a religious, serious time, a
time for churchgoing and prayer and
reverence end for nothing else. The
innocent family that in Cromwell's day
sat down to turkey and plum pudding
and wound up with Christmas games
got a month all round.
only for time, though. The people
rebelled. Willing as the people had
been to put on the gloom of those
dreadful old Puritans, they insisted on
having a little joy on Christmas day,
and Cromwell after a year or two had
to give in to them."-New Orleans
Times democrat