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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
GOVERNOR SIGNS BILLS
KILLING BUCKET SHOPS
AND MIXED SCHOOLS

Guthrie, Okla. May 6.-Governor
Haskell yesterday signed the anti
bucket shop bill, ard last night all
the bucket shops and brokerage estab-
lishments in the state quit business.
The governor also signed bill max
ing it unlawful for white persons and
persons of African descent to attend
the same school
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
1,f5o MORE SALOONS
QUIT IN ILLINOIS

Chicago, H., May with the
stroke of midnight last night there
officially passed out of existence 1,150
saloons in Illinois and 80 counties
were added to the list of the "drys. "
The enforcement of the loca,option
law with the townships as the voting
unit will become effective on May T,
just 80 days after the election. The
majority of the saloons that were
voted out of existence have already
closed their doors.
For each saloon closed an average
of at least three persons will be
thrown out Of employment, while the
value of the saloon fixtures made
worthless, without any estimate OF
the stock, is likely to run as high as
$1,250 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
EXPEL
NEW GOVERNOR

st. Petersburg, May GA dispatch
from Tabriz, Persia says there was
fighting all day Monday on the streets
of that city between the inhabitants
and the newly appointed governor and
has followers. The people refused to
accept the governor, and finally ex-
PEELED him. The local garrison has
not been able to cope with the situa-
ton and is awaiting reinforcements.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
METHODISTS THRON6 TO
BALTIMORE FOR GREAT
QUADRENNlAL SESSION

Baltimore, Md, May 6.-All is in
readiness for the general conference
of the Methodist Episcopal church,
which begins its oath quadrennial
session here today. Delegates and
visitors arrived yesterday in throngs
and all races, nations and tongues
were represented, as also every state
and large city in this country. Bish,
op H. w. Warren of Colorado, senior
bishop in point of service, will preside
today.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
MAYORS ARGUE
FOR NEW REVENUE ,AW

Springfield, H., May 6.-The SEN
ate in committee of the whole yes
terday afternoon spent several hours
discussing the revenue bill, which
the mayors of a number of Illinois
cities desire made law. Speeches in
favor of the proposed amendments
were made by Mayors Cline of Au-
rora, Edwards of Dixon, Cooke OF
East St. Louis, Mcdonald of Decatur,
5humway of Galesburg, and represen-
tatives of the Chicago legal depart
ment Corporation Council Burke OF
Joliet opposed the bill.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
SaEnonkeener Suicides.

Decatur, III, May 6.-John Mates,
a saloonkeeper of this city. despond-
ent because the local option closed
his place of business and because of
i'll health. shot and killed himself on
a train while returning from Dan
vile last night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
Electric Road Deal Closed.

Sheboygan, Wis, May 6.-Under a
contract, the Elkhart-Plymouth inter
urban line will be completed by the
Milwaukee & Fox River Valley Rail
road company by July l, and the She
boygan Light. Power & Railway COM
pany gets a 25-year lease of the
tracks for a service to Elkhart lake.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
HIGHLY EDUCATED YOUNG
MAN CHARGED WITH THE
MURDER OF PAWNBROkER

Portland, Ore, May Ed H. Mar
tin, an employe of the city engineers
Office, was arrested yesterday charged
with the murder last Friday night
of Nathan Wolff, a jeweler and pawn
broker Martin, who is son of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07

Springfield, Mo- May 1.-TWO thou
sand employees of the st. Louis &
San Francisco railway shops mere
were laid off yesterday for an indeti-
mite period The reason assigned
by the company for the shut down IS
financial depression.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
Soldiers Shot by Police.

San Juan, Porto Rico, May 6.-Two
prvates Of the Porto Rico provisional
regiment were shot Monday night dur
ing a clash between soldiers and the
insular police. One soldier died and
The other is seriously wounded.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
BEATEN To DEATH
IN A SAND PIT

Hammond, Ind, May 6.-The body
of a well dressed man was found yes
terday near a sand pit two miles
east of Gary. The face was beaten
to an unrecognizable condition, evil
IDENTIFY with a vlub found near Rob
berry is believed to be the motive.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
Roosevelt Would Win.

Dublin, May Orchard Croker, in
an interview with the Associated
Press last night, denied the report
that he was going TO New York to
compose democratic differences, and
said he would not visit the United
States until after the presidential
election. Il think" he added, that
the democrats of New York should
support the nominee of the conven-
ton. I believe Bryan would make a
good president, although if Roose-
welt is nominated he probably will be
elected"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07

Loan & Trust company OF Chicago,
testified concerning the account of the
Belleville bank with that institution.
Where in April Story claimed he had |
money deposited in the bank, the |
books of that institution showed a /,
deficit
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
EVANS RESUMES COMMAND.


Santa Cruz, Cal, May 6.-The At
lantic battleship feet sailed at 3
o'c,ock for San Francisco with Rear
Admiral Evans in command, closely
followed by the torpedo fotilla. At
$50 o'clock in the morning the Con
necticut went to Monterey, to which
point Admiral Evans had come by
train. He was carried from the train
by four seamen TO the launch, which
'4e boarded and was taken to the
flagship. The moment the launch
came alongside, ropes were lowered at
tached to a chair and the admiral
was hoisted aboard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
well Known Methodist Dies.

Rockford, H., May 6.-Rey. Samuel
Earngey, until last fall presiding
elder Of the Rock River conference
Of the Methodist Episcopal church,
Was stricken with apoplexy and died.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
MODERN B0RCIA IN INDIANA With
HER FARM ASA PRIVATE AvEYARD

wealthy parents now travelling in
Europe, is a graduate of West Point,
Fordham university and the New York
law college.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
Bankers Choose Denver.

Lakewood, n. J., May 6.-The ex-
ecutive committee yesterday decided
upon Denver as the next gathering
place Of the American Bankers asso-
citation, the meeting to be held next
fall
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
Democrats Carry ST. Paul.

St. Paul, May 6.-Daniel LawIer,
democrat, was elected mayor yester-
day over Joseph McKibbin, republican,
By plurality Of 5000
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07

Peoria; H., May 6-The hurricane
which visited this vicinity Tuesday
did damage estimated at so 900 TO
river craft
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
"SPUC" CAR is ROBBED.
Unknown Thieves steal twenty-five
Bushels of Potatoes at Waupaca.

Waupaca, Wis, May 6.-Unknown
thieves broke into a potato car, which
has been standing ON a side track
here for nearly a week, and stole p
bushels of underground fruit The
tubers are in strong demand here,
and command a price of 20 cents a
buShel
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
WANTS BIG MINES BACK.
Michael Kelley Estate Sues Kelley
Coal Company

Danville, H., May 6.-The trustees
of the estate of the late Michael
Kelley fled suit in the circuit court
against the Kelley Coal company to
foreclose a mortgage of $2,500,0Oo
given the estate by the company in
payment of coal mines taken over by
the company following the death OF
Michael Kelley.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
SUICIDES I'M HOSPITAL.
Old Eau Claire Man Tires of Life of
Sickness.

Eau Claire, Wis, May &C. H.
Johnson, aged 76, committed suicide
by shooting himself through the
heart yesterday afternoon in Mont
gomery hospital. III health was the
cause.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
STAND BY OLD SULTAN.

PeOpIt OF FEZ FFOCTaIET DOWTIIdII OF
Usurper.
Tangier, May Sit is reported
from Fee that the people of that
city have issued a proclamation de-
claring the downfall of Mulai Hafid
the usurping sultan of the south, and
the restoration to authority of ADD
Ell Aziz, the sultan Of record.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07

WI. story of Chicago, a brother Of
the defendant, testified to selling his
interest in a warehouse to the cashier
for 1880. The prosecution claims
that the accounts OF the bank were
padded by this transaction. A. Z.
Pither. IN auditor with the Mechants'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
Wore Victims Coat.
Would not Peach,

That Lamphere knew Helgelein had
been slain is now believed to be a
Certainty During the time he was
prosecuted by her for trespass n
told the police he Knew something
Mrs. Guinness wanted him to forget
He won'7n't divu1ge, however, what
r. aeiag that justice would
r. st last.
sd Girls Lips by Death.
The heory regarding the murder
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07

Senator Teller from the committee
on private Land claims made a favor
able report on Senator La Follette's
bill for the relief of certain purchas-
ers of lots in the Fort Crawford milf
tary tract at Prairie du Chen Wis.
The Yale expositor., 1908-12-18
An Edison Photograph

1t makes the children happy and keeps
all, from the baby up. from Christmas day
on throughout the year. and in other years.
Have you heard the new Ambero Records?
They play four minutes. Come in early. be-
store. You can buy now for Christmas del
livery.
Bring the Children in to Our Store and
The Christmas Problem
will be solved
The Yale expositor., 1908-12-18


Instruments
noun
First Annual Holiday Sale.
section
which
practically to
Many Makes Represented
that however
o selection
The Prices Will Do The Rest
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
BUYS Fifty ENGINES.

Evening Wisconsin, May 4 An
order has been placed by the Milwau-
kee road with the American Locomo-
tive works for the building of fifty
locomotives to be delivered during
the coming summer. These lOcOmo-
tives, which will be in addition to
thirty now being built at the Milwau-
kee shops for the Pacific coast exten-
sion, will be used on the line to the
coast. They will be of the prairie
type of engine and the fifty will cost
81 100000 This is the second largest
order which has been placed for loco
motives since the financial depression
last fall, the other order being for
the New York Central lines, costing
S.. .OOO. 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
MINERAL POINT
IS ALL RIGHT
The Great Zinc Works to be Made
Still Greater,
TRACK ON THE EAST SIDE
Work of Laying Ties and Rails is
Underway.
TWO LARGE INDUSTRIES.

Work is now being carried on at
the zinc works which means much for
the future of Mineral Point. On Mon
day morning a force of men began
laying ties and rails on the east side
of the oxide works, where extensive
grading was done two years ago.
Completion of this track will enable
the company to haul ore, coal and
other supplies up the great hill east
of and overlooking the works, where
delivery to the furnaces below can be
made mainly by gravitation.
. The Democrat believes that the be-
ginning of this work strongly indi-
Gates that the plants of the company
are not only to remain here perma-
nently, but that extensive improve
ments are to be made to them. 1t has
been demonstrated beyond a perad
venture that the manufacture of oxide
of zinc and sulphuric acid can be
proftably carried on here. The
to the works which are
now underway clearly show that these
great industries will continue to be
carried on in Mineral Point for
years to come, and that much of the
ores produced in the lead and zinc
region of Wisconsin will find sale
here, and be reduced here.
Mineral Pointers all feel hopeful,
and their faith is we'll founded.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
PASSED FROM THIS LIFE
Mrs. Burdette Williams.


The Evening Wise onsin of April 20,
contained the following sad announce
ment:
Mrs. Berenice Williams, wife of At
torney Burdette F. Williams, and
daughter-in-law of Judge Orren T.
Williams, died at st. JOseph's h0spi-
tai, Milwaukee Wednesday night,
following an operation for appended
tbs.
Mrs. Williams was 70 years of age,
and is survived by her husband and
year old son, Robert, and her parents,
Prof. and Mrs. Jolly of Whitewater,
Wis. Prof. Jolly was the principal
of the Mineral Point high school, and
prior to that was identified with the
Indian school in western Kansas,
where Mrs. Williams was also a
teacher, being a graduate of Beloit
college. Prior to her marriage Mrs.
Williams also taught school at James
Vile. She was an accomplished
young woman and her sudden death
is mourned by wide circle of friends.
The funeral will be held Saturday
morning from the residence of Judge
Williams, 2831 Highland boulevard.
Very many friends in Mineral Point
extend sincere sympathy to the be-
reaved relatives. The Whitewater
Register in reporting the death of
of Mrs. Williams says: I'VE are
unable to call to memory circum-
stance that calls for deeper and more
sympathy than this"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
BIewett-WilIiams.

The Chronicle: Miss Sarah Will
liams of Dodgeville and Benjamin
Blewett of Mineral Point, were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony at the
Welsh Presbyterian parsonage in
Dodgeville, Saturday evening, April
25, by r. o. Williams.
Mollie, as Mrs. Blewett was com
monty known, is one of Dodgeville's
best ladies and is trained nurse of
known ability. Mr.. Blewett is one Of
Mineral Points enterprising business
men and is manager of the popular
band Of that city
We extend to Mr.. and Mrs. Blewett
our best wishes for a long life of Joy
and happiness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
AL FIELD MEET

OF Southwestern Wisconsin High
Schools
will be held at the Big Badger fair
grounds ut Plattevillc on Friday,
May s. Mineral Point High School
entries are as follows:
TRACK.
10O-yard dash-Daniel McWilliams,
Ira Fitzsimmons, John Jackson.
220-yard dash-Ira Fitzsimmons,
Frank Stone, Harry Crum.
440-yard run-Daniel McWilliam,
Frank Stone, Ira Fitzsimmons.
4-mtle run-Elmer Wedlock, Samuel
Jellifr, Frank Brewer
I-mile run-Elmer Wedlocll, Frank
Brewer, Roger Hanscom.
l20-yard hurdles Frank Brewer,
Daniel Nc Williams.
2-mie relay John Jackson, Daniel
McWilliams, Frank Stone, Ira Fitz.
simmons.
Shot put H Daniel McWilliams,
James Knight, John Jackson.
Discus throw-Daniel Nc Williams,
John Jackson, Guy Fessenden.
Pole vault-Daniel McWnIiams,
Roy Jacka, James Knight.
High jump = Daniel McWilliams,
Roy JacSa, Frank Brewer.
Running broad jump ohm Jack
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
Mrs. Margaret Spitzbarth

died on Sunday, May 3, in the 88th
year of her age. She was born in
Germany in 1920; was united in mar
riage in 1910 to August Spitzbarth
In 1847 they came to America. The
husband died in 1872. Three sons and
one daughter survive the mother.
Mrs. Spitzbarth was a member of the
Methodist church for many years, and
remained faithful until death. The
funeral took place on Wednesday
with services in the church here and
burial in the family lot in the city
cemetery, Rev. S. A. Bender officiat-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
A Marked Improvement.

w. H. PrideauX is improving a large
piece of ground which he owns at the
corner of Chestnut and Spruce streets
in the north part of the city. The
land lies well, but because of its rich
lead ranges the ground was all dug
over in early days, which left the sur
face in very uneven condition. 1t
is now being cleared up and the min
eral holes filed up and when the work
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
Public Library.

Number of books issued in March
were 1157; in April 1861.
Literature relating to the courses of
correspondence study offered by the
University of Wisconsin may be
found at the public library.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
Seed Corn,

Just received from Yankton, South
Dakota, twenty sacks of seed corn on
the ear-all early varieties. Call and
see it. PRIDEAUx & BLISS, Druggists.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
Highland Dairy Board.

w. S. Egan, secretary of the High
land dairy board, reports the sales of
cheese as follows: 63 twins at lose per
Ii
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07

Susan Babcock Nellie Lewis
Frank Brewer Henrietta Hanscom
Agnes Brewer Dan'l McWilliams
Grace Bennett Frank McNeill
Della Coady Lottie McNeil
Katharine Davis Mary Ryan
Roy Dunn Ella Richards
Ira Fitzsimmons Bernard Tyrer
Alice Gardner Gerleen Terrill
Ethel Healy Ebet Uren
Florence Jackson Grace We'll
John Jackson Elmer WedlOck
Lulu Jackson Harry Whitford
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
THE WHITE HOUSE
MINERAL POINT, WIS
Read Every Line and Profit
Thereby:

The White House" the bargain of the city
Here you will find courtesy and low prices combined
Every effort made to induce you o again.
Watch grow during these panicky times.
Hard work and effort please have brought
when you shop the that business is best with
Through other than Low prices have
Each day endeavor O add bargains
Honest dealings, and the lowest possible prices
Ought to be sufficient nducement to hold your trade
Use these advantages offer to your profit
Seeing is believing come and prove assertions.
Economy is our watchword; first and always.
Read DOWN and ACROSS and always trade at
The White House. w. J. PENHALLEGON Prop
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
Class OF 'OS.

The class which will graduate in
June from the Mineral Point high
school numbers twenty-six. The mem
hers are.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07

is completed it will prove a very de-
cide1 improvement to the north part
of town
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
b. F. Vandervate, the Galena
Florist

will be in Mineral Point on Thursday,
May q, with an extra fine lot of
plants to be sold at the right price.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
Gundry & Gray CO.
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN.
A Few Special Values

In the ladies, misses and chill
dren's shoes which are select
ed from stock and placed on
separate counter, you will find
a lot of good shoes at very low
prices. This is our method
of selling the last pair or two
of shoes left from a full line.
Several short length pieces of
all wool two-ply carpet and
one-piece of three-ply carpet
at a price to sell them.
Ladies spring coats in black
and co1ors, and our misses
coats at Is off.
From our stock of ladies dress
skirts we have taken thirty
numbers and placed on sale
at a one-third discount. Ex-
anime the cloth and make,
and satisfy yourselves that
this is an exceptional deal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07
Badger Club Dance

at the Masonic Temple, Friday even
ing, May Is.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-07

April 80, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-16
JAIL FIGURES ARE
 AGAIN CLIMBING
COUNTY JAIL HAD 199 INMATES LAST NIGHT, A GAIN OF 23 DUR- ING MARCH, IN SPITE OF THE COURTS WORK.

Notwithstanding the fact that both the first and second divisions of the crimi- nal court have been steadily engaged in the disposition of cases during the past month the number of prisoners in the county jail has gradually run up and has again almost reached the 200 mark.
 During January and February it looked as if prohibition or something else was having a telling effect upon the criminal record of the county, the two months being exceedingly quiet. March, how ever, has not been so gentle so far. On the first of the month there were I'll prisoners in the county jail awaiting trial. the smallest number known for a long time. Last night there were 199 within the confines of the jail.
 It will be noted that despite the hard work of the courts the number in jail has climbed up 2S On next Saturday the criminal courts will adjourn for a two weeks vacation, and if the present status of affairs continues it is expected that both divisions of the court will be rushed with work when they reconvene on the first Monday in April
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-16
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
Forty Hours Devotion Begins Next
 Sunday With Solemn Mass.

The four masses at St. Paul's yester- day were attended by large congrega- tions and the night services also were largely attended. The pastor. the Rev. Father Coyle, in announcing services for the week, expressed his gratifica- tion at the good attendance at the Lenten devotions thus far and said ne hoped the congregations would con- tinue to be large.
 The Rev. Father Shutz was the preacher at high mass and the Rev. Father O'Brien of Bessemer filled the pulpit at night. Members of the con gregation spoke of both discourses as being exceptionally animating and scholarly Father O'Brien is said to have been in his best form. In that part of his sermon treating of the works of the Catho1is church and es- pecially of it's strength and perma- hence in spite of assaults from without and the scandalous lives of some of it's own faithless children. the speaker was singularly eloquent.
 A 4O-hours' devotion will begin next Sunday with a solemn high mass. There will be a procession of the blessed sacrament through the aisles and the services will be deeply im- pressive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-16
NEGROES BROUGHT
 BACK FROM MEMPHIS
ARE CHARGED WITH MURDER IN THIS COUNTY-CONSlDE
 TROUBLE EXPERIENCED IN GET.
 TING ExTRADlTlON PAPERS,

Boizie and Lila Bowen, the two ne- groes wanted for 8 murder committed in Jefferson county last year, and who were apprehended in Memphis some time ago, are now in the county jail They were brought back from Memphis yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Elsener.
 The Bowen negroes are the two whom the Memphis auth critics threa. ened to free on account of the .0oung ness in the issuance of requis'v irre-l pers for their extradiaifc. At the same recalled that She5r religious socialism some e i5oIden rule in business and other dfe, and for the ideals of youth carried into all life. He had no hard words for capital as capital. To the accumulation of great fortunes he would apply check. He expressed amazement at the spirit of the American business man, his receptive ness, willingness to learn new ideas and lack of the sordidness and self-seeking which the Europeans pictured as inherent qualities of the American.