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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
FREE EXCURSIONS

to the BRAVO RANCH to purchasers. Good
transportation facilities. The principal crops
are wheat, corn, maize, kaf1r corn, miller,
oats, barley, broom corn, fruit and berries.
EXCURSIONS First and Third TUESDAYS
of Each Month. With the abundance of
grass and the amount of alfalfa that can be
raised on the BRAVO" sub-irrigated and
valley lands. thousands of head of cattle and
hogs can be raised at little or no cost. Alfal-
ia land in the west is worth S100 per acre.
Bravo land will be worth as much in few
years. These lands are supplied with abdn-
dant creeks and springs. No cost for wells,
but ready for settlement. Others are taking
advantage of these last opportunities. WHY
NOT YOU? Cali or write us, and get ready
the chance of a lifetime. For further par
ticulars inquire Of w. E. Toay, Mineral
Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
PASSED FROM THIS LIFE


of Leadmine, dropped dead or Sun.
day afternoon, Sept. s. He was ur
to that time in his usual health, and il
is supposed that heart disease was the
cause of his death, which came with
out warning of any kind. He was &c
years of age, and was brother OF
Mrs. Hannah Anderson of this place.
His wife, three sons and daughter
survive him. Mrs. Anderson left here
on Monday morning to attend the
funeral.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
The Flower Carnival.

The display of flowers at the flower
show last Thursday was very large
and fine. The special premiums given
were:
Tuberous begonias-Mrs. J. Tucker,
81, given by Phil Allen.
Nasturtiums-Miss E. PadOn, 81
given by J. L. Jackson.
Asters-Miss E. Padon, 81, given by
Mrs. @. Lanyon.
Sweet Peas-Mrs. Jennie Jeuck, 81
given by Il. J. Penhallegon.
Geraniums-Mrs. j. Tucker, jardin-
iere, given by James Brewer.
Floral Design-Misses Hattie Lind
sey and Harriet Paynter, 81, given by
Miss A. G. Oates.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
Health in the Canal Zone.

The high wages paid make it a
mighty temptation to our young artisans to
ioin the force OF skilled workmen needed to
construct the Panama Canal Many are
restrained however by the fear OF fevers
and malaria. 1t is the knowing onea-those
who have used Electric Bitters, who 60
there without this fear, well knowing they
are safe from malarious influences with
Electric Bitters on hand. Cures blood
poison too, biliousness, weakness and all
stomach, liver and kidney troubles. Guaran-
teed by Prideaux & Bliss, druggist. soc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
A Great SiIO.

J. Roy Gordon, proprietor of the
Gordonia stock farm, has just COM
pleted the construction of an immense
silo. 1t is of solid masonry-stone
and concrete-and was built by Thos.
Kali & Sons. 1t is circular in form
with inside diameter l6 feet, and
height 80 feet. 1t will contain an i'm
ense amount of fresh vegetable matter
for winter feeding.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
Has Cut Out Excursions.

Fennimore Times: Ii the going into
effect of the two-cent rate accomplish
ed nothing more than the cutting out
of excursions it must be recognized as
a great blessing. Excursions are not
only dangerous and the cause of more
accidents than all other agencies
combined. but their influence is vi
eious and baneful, and tends to lower
the moral tone. It's a good thing
they are cut out.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
The Minstrel Show

given by Trinity Choir Boys was an
interesting and amusing event. 1t
was given under the direction of Anna
Hooking Smith, with Mrs. Edith Pri-
deaux as pianist. Although they had
been only short time in preparation,
the boys rendered we'll their several
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
DESTROYED by Fire.

The large box in which were stored
the tools, hose, lanterns, etc, of A. S.
Hawley, was destroyed by fire on last
Sunday evening. No clue as to the
origin of the fire can be obtained
The loss is from $500 60 5000, with no
insurance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
WALDWICK'S FIELD DAY
Wednesday. September Is, 1907.
PROGRAM,

Clay pigeon shoot, 10 o'clock.
Base bali at 1000 O'Clock sharp. Oia-
mond Stars VS.. Waldwick Cubs, and
at 1900 O'Clock sharp, Fayette VS..
Waldwick, for a purse of $50. A red
hot game between two rival clubs.
Foot race, 100 yards, 2 in 3, for a
purse of $500 Trotting race, in 5,
half mile, for a purse of $40, money to
be divided s5, So. 81. Running race,
2 in 3, half mile, for purse of $40,
money to be divided So, So, 81. Five
to enter and three to start in both
races. Tracked horses and exper-
fenced drivers and riders barred.
Come early, as everything will take
place on time specified. Lunch served
on the grounds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
Kicked nv Vicious Horse.

The Sun-Republic: Martin Slama.
who resides north of this city in the
town of Dodgeville, had the bone of
his right temple crushed Sunday by a
kick from a vicious horse. DR.. Lin
coin was called to dress the injury
which is not thought to be serious.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
Fine Chance for
Stock Men.
ONE OF THE BEST STOCK
+ A X NJ 5 IN THE STATE
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
We are authorized to offer for sale the
fine stock farm formerly owned by the
Hon. James Spensley, situated on the
Pecatonica river one mile from the
city of Mineral Point, on the Linden
road. Pecatonica river runs clear
through the land, and another fine
stream running through another part
of the land for half mile. The farm
contains
$50 ACRES IN ONE BODY,
25O acres plow land, mostly in tame
grass, about so acres of timber, bal
ance hay meadow and pasture $50
tons of hay cut on the land the present
year. improvements of the best, large
cut stone dwelling, IA rooms and clos
cts, finely furnished, could not be
built for $4,000. Also four-room
frame dwelling on the place, fine large
barn 46x66, 18-foot posts with stone
basement 10-foot high, sheds for l25
COWS with separate stalls. Stable for
Il horses. 2-stOry stone creamery
with large cellar excavated in the hill.
Machinery house 18x46 on end OF barn.
Other out-buildings on the place. Pas
ture for 200 head of stock at least;
sheds for 200 tons hay. Hog pens
with board floors for large number of
hogs; all in good repair.
Two mineral ranges running
through the land. A 3-inch sheet
of jack discovered on one of them.
This is a paying proposition.
This desirable property will be sold
cheap. Now is the chance for bar
gain. Don't miss it. For price and
terms apply to w. & j. Lanyon, deal
ers in real estate, Mineral Point, Wis.
Apply either in person or by mail to
the undersigned. All enquiries an
swered promptly. Offers for any part
of the land will be considered. Office
next door above Appel's barber shop,
Mineral Point, w. & j. LANYON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
The DorcaS Society

of the M. E. church will meet on Tues
day evening, Sept. II, at the home of
Miss Eva Curnow. A full attendance
is desired.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
Preached Gospel 50 Years,

Tho Rev. Michael Benson has re-
signed from the ministry of the Meth
odist church, after ffty-two years of
service, his farewell address being
given at Barron. The early part OF
his work as pastor was in Canada.
He has been pastor of the Methodist
churches at Mineral Point, Madison,
Hudson, Baraboo, Monroe, Eau
Claire, Chippewa Falls and Barron.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
Notice is Hereby Given

that any person or persons taking,
without permission, sand or cement
belonging to me will be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law.
A. S. HAWLEY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
Fair Premiums.

P. Allen, treasurer, is prepared TO
pay premiums for the first and best
fair, at the First National Bank.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
RidS for Coal.

Mineral Point, Wis, Sept. IL, 1907.
Bids will be received at my office until
7 O'Clock p. m, Thursday, Sept 26, to
furnish the public schools with 100
tons of best grade of soft coal.
VIM. P. BLISS,
Clerk of School Board.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
500 acre stock farm for sale

One hundred and eighty acres of rich plow
land, balance very good pasture and timber
land. Stream OF water running through farm.
feet deep at house. fairly good dwelling
house. Large barn 32XSO and 16 foot posts
with rock basement under the entire barn,
room for 80 head of cattle in basement. Barn
will hold so tons OF hay and 1000 bushels
oats Good frame horse barns. corn cribs and
granaries. Located nine miles from Highland
and seven miles from MuscoGa good roads
TO each town.. One-haIf mile TO grist mill,
near cheese factories. mas Il. K. ID. and tele-
phone.
Is one of the best stock farms In Northern
Grant county. Terms reasonable,
Write telephone or call on HIGHLAND
MINING AND REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE,
Highland, Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12

CLASSIFIED or Want advertisements In the
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
IN THE TEXAS PAN HANDLE

We have large ranches or small farms
for sale at prices and terms to suit
you FERTILE SOIL, PURE, WATER,
IDEAL CLIMATE. CHURCHES AND
Sea oOLS ABOUND. Property values
are increasing rapidly. Railway fa-
cilities are excellent, and markets
convenient. To the investor or home
we offer unusually attractive induce
ments.
We invite your correspondence.
JOHN TRUAN g. CO..
51w4 Amarillo, Texas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
School SupplieS at IYeY's.

SCHOOL supplies at IVSy 5.
You are requested to call and buy
your school supplies at Ivey.s Phar-
macy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12

Want advs., page s, column 7.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1907-09-12
Public Library Notes

acher of music, Sada Jacobs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-07-27
VILLAGE ACTION DEFERRED
crOweII gives Three Men Option on
His Brsttleboro Water System.

Brattlcboro. July 25.-An arrange.
ment was made today whereby action
by the village on the question Of buy.
Ing the water system OF George y.
Crowell will be- deferred beyond the
date fixed by the Legislature when the
village might offer 10 pay Mr.. Crowell
100000 and save its right 10 put In
an independent system In case he re-.
fused the offer. The date was Decem.
Der 10 OF this year.
Mr.. Crowell today gave William II.
Vinton. James II. Hooker and Ernest
W. Gibson an option on the water sys.
tenn at the price nxed by the lcglsla.
ture. To- begin December 10 and end
October I. 1909. They will pay him
$4,000 by January 1909 or the option
will lapse. The balance IN TO be paid
at the expiration OF the option.
The three men named may turn their
option over 10 the village at any time.
Mr.. Crowell will extend the system az
requested by the bailiffs. the cost OF
extensions 10 be added 90 the purchase
price. This arrangement n made be.
cause OF the inability OF the village 10
float bonds at low rate. aud 10 give
an opportunity to see the practical
workings Of an extended system be.
fore buying. II II expected that the
extensions will include the laying OF
10 inch pipe from West Brattleboro 10
this village.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-07-27

WV AahafNh " - 1AsiNNs
tween the federal and state courts. and
Judge Fred Moore advised against
further indictments u ticket agents.
bot judge Lyon has expressed himself
in the strongest possible terms.
llc declares that the ticket agents
violated a criminal statute and should
D. Indicted like a horse thief"
Mr. sanford spent part 81 the day
herr in conference with Judge Pritch.
ari ~ the United States court aud
mIlmnd officials. II Il expected that
be- will rrport o. Washington that his
visit in On effort % bring about har.
mony was fruitless.
A special from Montgomery. Ala.
says that the blll npprupritlng $1,000
Tor resisting the fights made by the
railroads un the rate regulation laws
~ the state was passed by the house
and nov gnes O. Governor Conner A.
Il u one ~ his bills. the governor Il
expected O. sign Il at once.
The Alabama situation II somewhat
similar b. that Ia North Carolina. ex.
ccpt that Governor Conner IL not NJ.
tempting a. violai" any - the orders
~ the federal court aud l. willing 90
BET the matter h. fought out In the
courts.
Governor Glenn. II IL said. has prnc.
ticnlly decided 20 call an extra session
u the legislature.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-07-27
CRISIS IN THE BOISE
MURDER TRIAL
TODAY
Verdict in Steunenberg Murder
Case Today
BORAH OVER TRAIL OF BLOOD
Senator Claims That Orchards Crimes
All centered at Federation
Headquarters.

BOISE. Ida, July Ex-senator Borah
closing his argument for the prose
cution In the Haywood trial here, be-
gan by reviewing briefly the points
made In the opening hour Of his al.
dress TO the jury. lie said he would
10 briefly over the trail Of blood left
by Harry Orchard. taking first the muir
der OF Governor Stounenberg aud bark
ing back over some Of the most impor'
tant incidents developed In the testi'
mony.
II hardly need TO tell you sensible
men" declared the plcader. that Pin.
kertOn detectives had nothing 10 do
with the assassination Of Frank Steu.
nenbcrg. That IN Que Of the most alb
surd Of the many absurd things
brought into this case by the learned
counsel for the defense"
senator Borah In laying the founda'
ton for his argument ~ conspiracy
pointed out that Orchard went TO Cald
well from Denver aud fresh from IS
sociation with the officers Of the West
ern Federation " Miners. who regard
ed Stsuneuberg as an enemy. lie
then touched upon the fact that Mar
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-07-27
TICKET AGENTS ARE
LIKE HORSE
THIEVES
Governor Gleun Will Summon
anExtra Session
MARION COURT TAKES ACTION
Alabama Enters Flight Against Rail
roads on Rate Regulation
Laws.

AsHEVGLLE. y. C.. July IA dis
patch from Marion says the grand jury
81 the state superior court In session
there has returned indictments against
the ticket agents at both Marion and
Old Fort.
As these places are In Mcdowell
county. all preparations have been
made for the issuance Of wrlts OF
hnhcns corpus.
II Ia reported that the Indicted men
after their arrest will be- brought here
on a special engine.
Judge Lyon ~ the superior court has
been holding the grand jury In session
nc Marion for two days with the pur-
pose. II l. assumed, Of having ticket
agents indicted Ia the event Assistant
United states Attorney General san
ford fails In his peace negotiations.
Several superior court judges have
Ignored the subject % a conflict be
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-07-27

Ian Moore. an officer ~ the Western
federation % Miners. Ia testifying Tor
the defense admitted that he agreed
with Orchard 20 deceive Orchards
wife when Orchard wished 10 desert
her.
Harry Orchard left Denver with
crime IN his heart The impelllng.
compelling force came from Denver.
George Petilbone helped Orchard pack
his utensils " murder Ia his trunk
Why IL Pcttibonc not here 60 deny iti
His silence Ia a confession of his guilt
Petitioners absence Is an absolute cor.
rob0ration Of Orchard"
Taking up the question % the per.
sonal motive the defense had charged
against Orchard. Senator B0rah show.
ell the Jury the deed by which Orchard
had parted absolutely aud forever with
his Interest In the Hercules mine four.
teen months before General Merriam
aud his negro troops marched into the
Occur d'Alencs.
Senator BOrah took up one by one the
witnesses Tor the defense. who. he said.
corroboratcd Orchard aud proved a
criminal conspiracy because they had
covered and protected him.
Senator Bomh made an analysis of
the evidence. but confined himself 90
the murder OF stounenberg and the con.
splucy. lie linked Orchard 90 Hay.
wood. Haywood 10 simpklns. Slmpkina
o. Meyer and Meyer 10 Pcttlbone
Then. selecting only the evidence ~
witnesses for the defense and leaving
Orchards confession out. he wove the
lives and movements 81 the Ave men
together without departing from the
records. incidentally clearing up si,.
nations left somewhat cl0uded. he
brought those officers and members ~
the Western Federation 81 Miners Ia.
gethor. watch them now, watch the
ave consplrators.' he cried "Stoun.
enberg IL TO die In thirty days and they
are moving on the scene" lie brought
Davis. Coplcy. Adams aud Eastorly. all
officers or members Of the Western
Federation ~ Miners. into touch with
Orchard. From each place and fresh
from every crime he brought Orchard
back home 20 Denver aud then, smil.
Ink. leaned toward the jury To ask.
why. why always back 20 Denver
unless u was 10 find there the protec.
lion and the pay Of his cmployersT
Senator Borah's peroration was de-.
livercd In quiet, almost pleading tones,
Ia strong contrast 10 the harsher voice
IN which he spoke Of Clarence bar.
rows argument ~ justification.
III" he said. "the state has pointed
out 10 you the men who were con.
cerned In and executed this Awful
crime. In the name Of manhood and
the womanhood u Idaho. do your duty
without fear Of any man or any favor
20 any man.
Let us then be brave In this 81
preme moment II the defendant Il
innocent let him 10 free: but. II not
LIT him take the punishment that N,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-07-27
CIRCUS COMING
Walter L. Main TO Be In Bennington,
Thursday August I.


Two great events which never grow
old. but are constantly being repeated
from year 90 year-the opening OF
spring and the return OF circuses.
Surely life which to the pcssimist has
seemed sad during the long cold days
OF the winter. Is now worth the living
The Great Fashion Plate shows un.
der the direct management and direct.
ION Of that great Snowman. Walter l..
Main. will exhibit In Bennington
Thursday, August I. rain or shine Mr.
Main now has one Of the most stupcn-
dous show combinations he has ever
handled throughout his strenuous cir
Gus life. With the Fashion Plate
Show b. combined circus. trained an.
imals. hippodrome and society horse
fair. the whole forming q layishly op.
ulcnt exhibit. with tents and all para.
phernalia nsw-brand new. Just plac-
cd. bought regardless Of expense.
Space forbids n detailed schedule
OF the many scores Of attractions with
these unparalleled shows Agents
were on the continent all the past win
ter selecting picking and choosing the
most original. talented and best of all
attractions shown In Europe Choicest
among these. perhapz-though the
the combined corps OF acrobat. trapczc
tumblers. bareback riders. etc. prove
good seconds the gorgcously bar
barrie spectacle. The Return Of the
Egyptians" This comprises 100 male
and female dancers. posorH. and tab.
loauX ylyaut people from the laud Of
the Nile. the Sphinx and the pyramids
The wonderfully educated herd Of
Powers Performing Elephants return
after a two years triuwphal run NJ the
New York Hippodrome For n partial.
~ full list 81 remarkable attractions
see digptay ndyta
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-07-27
WILL RETURN FROM CHINA
Robert e. Lewis viii Become State
Y. M. c. A. Secretary In Ohio.

St Johnsbury. July 25.--The many
Vermont friends OF Robert II. Lewis of
Shanghai. China, will be Interested to
learn that he has accepted a position
OF state Y. NJ. G. A. secretary for Ohio
and will enter upon his new duties the
first OF next year. Mr.. Lewis Is an
alumni OF the University OF Vermont
and for two years was an efficient y.
NJ. G. A. secretary at St lohnsbury.
In 1889 he was sent 10 Shanghai as
one Of the international secretaries
and will round out ten years OF success
ful work there this winter. During
the Boxer revolution he enlisted with
the allied troops aud became one Of
the aides on General Chance's stan.
At the capture Of Pekin he secured
with his own hands a big Boxer ban
ncr capturing II from company Of
Chinese soldiers and later presenting
Il 10 the museum OF the u. V. NJ.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-07-27
BLIND TELEPHONE OPERATOR
William N. Hodsden Of Troy Takes
Care Of Exchange.


Care Of Exchange.
Newport. July 26.-ln Troy ~
blind man. William NJ. lloJsdcn who
~ successfully engaged In the tcle.
work. Mr. Hodsdcn who ~ 80 years
old has been blind for the last forty
years When he was ~ years old his
father opened n hotel and conducted
the same for ten years His son tend.
I'd the barn. took care Of the teams.
washed buggies and did the work Of a
hostler Mr. fiodsdcn can tell the col.
or Of n horse by putting his hand ON
the animal.
In 1890 Mr. Hodsdcn opened n store
which he has conducted for ~ years.
some OF the time alone. some OF the
time with a partner. and some of the
time with a clerk. Ills stock consist.
I'd chiefly Of groceries. medicines.
boots and shoes. lie waited ON Gus.
toners and made change with great
facility. In October. 1905. he sold his
stock Of goods. In 1903 he took the
Peoples telephone exchange which
then had only a few phones into his
store. Moving the exchange into his
house when he left the store In 1905
he has since devoted his entire time
10 telephone work. His exchange GOV
crs wcatneld. the south part OF Troy
and the south part Of Newport.
There are at present about 100 In
strumcnts IN the exchange. Mr.. Holds.
den not only does the work Of an opcr'
ator but he virtually looks after the
fplpuhuup Wurk la fhe faTFlfurV He
insialls instruments. repairs them aud
puts up new lines. setting posts aud
stringlng wires. going down into eel
lars. through bitches and over fences
In performing his work.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-07-27
CANOE cAPslzEo
Young Man and Woman Tipped Into
Lake-Later Rescued.

Rutland. July 27.-R. ]. Crawford
and e. J. Mead Of West Rutland who.
With their wives. are stopping at sun.
uysidc' cottage. Lake liumOsccn. sea.
terday made a name for themselves hy
rescuing n young man and woman who
had been tipped into the lake.
While fishing at the upper end Of the
lake thoy noticed canoe carrying
two persons leave the love cottage
The wind vas high and the lake rough.
A. soon AZ the canoe reached open
water. 200 yards from shore. u cap
sized. throwing the occupants into the
lake.
Crawford and Mead Immediately
ruwcd for the spot and towcd the can.
oe and the two people who had Clung
10 H. ashore. The couple Wcrc very
calm and also thankful. the young LADY
eXclaimlnE. This viii save me- the
troubh' of my daily bath"