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Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-07-10

A Washington doctor was recent,
called to his telephone by a colored
woman formerly In the service of his
wife. In great agitation the darby ad.
vised the physician that her younges,
child was In bad way.
What seems to be the trouble7" ask.
ed the doctor
doc, she done swallered a whoIs
bottle Of ink"
"I'll be over there in a short while
to see her." said the medico. I'm the
meantime, have you done anything for
herr"
II done give her three pieces O. blot
tin paper. doc" said the negress douht.
fully.-Harper's Weekly.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-07-10

crssS>- lee Msls~ of ocs~s. s.< WIN
Csss ga, 200. ooo.

Csss ps2, 900 geo.
Ths railroad which Henry N. Flag.
Ter and his millionaire associates In
the Standard OIL Company are build
Ing over the Atlantic ocean from the
maitland to Key West Fla. has made
such progress that 1t is announced that
the line will b completed By the SUD
mer OF 1909.
This railway 10 the worlds most ex-
traordinary engineering project to-day,
and engineers at least say that when
completed It will be a wonder OF the
world. The railway will be 100 miles
long. All the way from mainland to
Key West are small islands or keys.
as they are called, some an acre or less
In extent The builders Of the road
are connecting these keys with Immense
viaducts, supported by huge abutmsnts
of solid concrete. At one point, two
keys arc three miles apart, but the en-
gineers did not hesitate. They found
the ocean only forty feet deep, and they
proceeded at once to construct great
connecting bridge. Cofrerdams were
sunk and the bed OF the ocean was
dredged out In places to solid rock.
Then the soil concrete foundations were
laid. Tho engineers are confident that
the worst ocean storms will not disturb
their bridges.
The railroad will be the most eIpen-
sive in the world. 1t is costing $780,
900 a mile to build, which means q
total expenditure. exclusive Of termin-
ais, of 100000.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-07-10

was asked to md out when you
would pay this little account said tina
collector. pleasantly.
Really" answered the debtor. Il
am msble to enliThten you. However.
there In soothssyer In the ns1t bloch
who throws a Mt and reveals the futur.
1t % CENTS a throw"
I've no money to waste" krorled
the collector.
'ust add the 80 cents to my &C
count continued the other. tor have
curiosity on the polnt myself."-
Washington Herald
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-07-10

Korean bachelors wear skirts snu
are not promoted to trousers until 'ne'
marry.
The electrical house Of Siemens
Helske. in Prussia, employs more UNI
$4,000 men. a..
Senator Sutherland OF Utan Is
only senator who was born In Ensis'o
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-07-10

There are five capital offenses unoer
British law-murder, high treason
piracy, arson in the port OF Lonuon
and attempts to destroy public ar
senals.
The orange tree is said to produce
about 10000 oranges during Its he
In Denmark girls insure aganss 10
coming old maids.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-07-10

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Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-07-10

No Arctic explorers have ever had
colds until they returned to ciriliza.
ton. Then, one and all. they are
Frustrated by severe influenza.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-07-10

Pulpwood exported from Canada 70
the United States in 1905 amounted 70
593.624 cords, valued at s2,6OO,Sl4; II
1907, 628,744 cords. valued at s2'14S'
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-07-10

makes Lsnhskt. osstiy.
Inc favorinx OF kid gloves. by fash
on mas resulted In advancing the prices
~ Hd and lanb skins 90 per cent
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
Maintenance of Macsdam Roads.

No macadam road is going to be
permanent unless you keep the coar-
ser stones covered up. A floor will
never wear out If you keep 1t carpeted,
and just the same treatment will keep
the road from wearing out. Carpet it,
patch it, but patch it and carpet 1t
with the same kind Of material as 1t
is made of.-Crushed stone-and not
with mud from the shoulders or
bitches. 4 highway commissioner or
pathmastar who will scrape lot OF
mud on top of a gravel or stone road
ought to be the center of attraction at
the rear end Of four mules standing at
different angles and be kicked into
cooked hat, to be worn on the mead or
some dad roads enthusiast" that the
enthusiast may be known of all men
for what he really is-a Ounce. Every
contractor should be required to leave
at least five cubic yards of stone chips
to the mile, not dust, but chips,
measuring from one-eighth inch to
three-Quarters inch, and whenever
there is a depression that will hold
quart of water put in a quart of
stone and a little more. II this Is
done three or four times a year over
all your macadam roads you Will be
surprised how little it costs to keep
them in repair However, if allowed
to get out of repair you will be as
much surprised to see how quickly
they viii go to pieces. The best way
is, If you do not intend to keep them
In perfect repair, don't ever pay out
the money to build them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16

law the town has so far received near
~ enough money from the CANNES to
pay for this improvement. The dogs
have brought in 5000 net.
If using the native stone proves sat
isfactory the experiment will have
wider influence than merely local, for
there Is a great quantity of material
that can be gathered at an almost NOM
inal cost and utilized on roads In other
towns.
Riverhead's highway commissioner
has also been authorized to ascertain
the cost of a stone crusher. Possibly
Riverhead will buy one and not only
make its own macadam material of
both coarse and fine sizes, but also
make some to sell to other towns, u.s.
ing the rocks along the sound shore
for the purpose. Some think 1T would
not only provide a way to get better
highways for Riverhead at a moderate
cost, but would be paying investment
through the sale of the macadam.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16

that their highway authorities insist on
the expenditure of these appropriations
IN such manner and for such roads as
will be for the best interests of the
states as a whole
The bill also provides that not less
than S5OO,O00 out Of the total ap-
preparation of $5O,OOO,OOO shall be ex-
pended in each state of the United
States, this amount to be expended in
each state at the rate of not less than
100000 annually. This insures the
smaller states against discrimination in
favor OF the larger or more densely
populated states and will prevent any
thing like favoritism in the distribu-
ton of the appropriations for this pur.
pose.
The enactment of this bill will in
augurate national policy of road con-
struction and improve ment which will
ultimately result in giving the entire
country a system Of permanent public
highways constructed after the most
scientific methods under the Joint su-
peryision of the national highways COM
mission and the various township,
county and state authorities. The en-
gineers and construction staff Of the
commission and the appropriations
made by congress will be available for
aiding in the Improvement of any roads
In every part of the country, and the
roads so improved will be a constant
inducement to each community to CO.
operate in making our road system
what the wealth and intelligence of
our people entitle us to have-the best
In the world
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16

E. S. Grove, who represents Inde-
pendent Power company, of Missouri,
and is at Platteville, was a business
caller here Monday.
Miss Templeton who has been visit
ing at the home of n. n. Snow return
ed to Princeton, ILL.,, on Wednesday.
Myron Slater of Marion, Iowa, is
"a visitor at the home of his grand
parents Mr.. and Mrs. John Jeuck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Fielder came
up from Cuba City on Tuesday.
Mrs. Perry Atkinson and daughter
Gale left on Thursday, today, for
East Troy, where Gale will pay an
extended visit with relatives.
Mr.. Radcliff returned from a short
trip to Brodhead on Tuesday.
Miss Agnes Ellingen and her mother
visited relatives at Dodgeville last
week returning Monday. Agnes left
for Chicago this morning.
A large number of Dodgeville peo-
pie helped make the Badger dance on
Tuesday evening a time of pleasure.
Miss Ina Martin who underwent a
sort of operation for pleurisy at the
home of Fred Matsop the latter part
of last week is much better.
Miss Pearl Terrill, clerk at Fardy's
dry goods store, is enjoying a vaca-
tion.
Joseph Logue was business caller
in Ridgeway Wednesday.
Misses Mary Fallon and Lily Dow
ney were representatives of Hollandale
here Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. j. Moreland and daughters
Eleaun and Sarah and Mrs. l.. Mosh-
Ter were entertained by Cobb friends
from Saturday till Tuesday.
Miss Emma Brown and Mrs. George
Brown were visitors at Mrs. Brown s
home in Mifflin on Wednesday.
Miss Laura Vickerman is visiting
relatives in Milwaukee.
Guy Harwick is home from Madison.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
ROADMAKING EXPERIMENT.
Long Island Town to Use Native Stone
From Sound Shore as Foundation.

The town board of Riverhead, n. Y,
has decided to make all experiment in
road building, and it isn't going to
have the experiment on a crossroad or
in the woods somewhere, but right on
a busy part of Main street, in the heart
of the business section.
At recent meeting it voted to spend
not over $1,000 to rebuild that section
of Main street between Roanoke ave-
nue. and the Congregational church, u.s.
ing native stone gathered from the
sound shore a few miles distant for
the bed of the road and the usual
crushed trap rock for top dressings.
This road is now a deplOrable mud
hole. 1t is believed the native stone,
which is of the proper size without
crushing, will be fully equal to mac
adam material brought from points
distant to Long Island, and If it proves
sufficient for the needs road building in
Riverhead town will be greatly cheap
ened
It is interesting to note also in this
connection that under the new dog tax
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
THE DEMOCRAT.
Subscription, 20 per year In Advance.
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.


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Mr. ana Mrs. ROBERT hawke Oh
Llhdeh VIslted SATURDAY anu 0uhoay
DIV ''io noinc VI 'ne h''iLo III Vs.
MISS FRANCES stephenson "enU 10
PlatteVllIe tuesday for Visit Wild
her brother Jack and other friends
Norman and Ethel Johnson OF Elgln
are spending the summer at the home
OF their uncle Hans Larson OF the
town OF Willow Springs.
Frank Richards went to PlatteVlIle
Monday, where he has secured posi-
ton at his trade as barber.
The Misses Maude and Ruth Burke
returned to their home in Friend
Nebraska, Tuesday, after month S
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'"0'' i'"' me-
Miss LOrena Jacka LETT last Satur-
u"y LOT " WISH WIFI lrlen"7 III DeioiO
anu l L 1NVNi"'oH'
Miss Helen Cook OF Linden IS visit
ing at the Edward Curnow nome IN
this city.
Miss Florence Bailey, Miss Edith
Bailey and Fred Bailey of Milwaukee
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY THE DEMOCRATS
NEWS GATHERER.

Mrs. John Francis and daughter
Grace were visitors in Dodgeville
last. They returned home Sunday.
Bernice Mcconnell of Darlington
is guest of Agnes Brewer this week.
Will Molitor and Charley Allen
were callers in Darlington, Sunday.
Walter cambridge of Miffiin called
on friends here Saturday.
Will Chamley, Joseph Fielder and
W. D. Brown were in Highland last
Sunday.
Wesley Pedley of Darlington was in
our midst the past few days. He
assisted moving the telephone Office.
Mrs. W. r. White is guest of Mrs.
Ed. Lopghenry at Benton.
Beulah White is visiting relatives
in Milwaukee.
The Dominican Sister of St.
Mary's Parish left on Tuesday for
the convent at Racine.
J. H. Day and daughter Alice left
on Wednesday for Tacoma, Wash.
The Vierdez family, who came here
some two years ago, from Missouri
are moving back to Flat River, that
state.
Catherine Starke of Chicago is a
guest at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Kieffer.
Fred Engels came up from Rockford
on Monday night. Fred expects to
remain home for some time.
Mrs, D. Carpenter and son left
Monday for Chippewa Falls.
Mrs. Cynthia Winn and daughter
Bernice and Mrs. Will Toay and
children left last Thursday for visit
with relatives in Oklahoma.
Della Coady, who has been visiting
relatives in Chicago the past two
weeks, returned to her home in this
city Monday night.
Miss Kathryn Chase went to Madi-
son on Monday.
Miss Agnes Lynch came up from
Beloit on Monday night to be present
at the marriage of her sister Marga-
ret on Tuesday morning.
The Mineral Point Fire Company
succeeded in a second victory at Lin
den last Friday. The score being
6-3.
F. H. Fallon was a business caller
in Darlington last Friday.
Miss Anna Bohan has gone on a
business trip to ST. Louis.
The Badger Dancing club held its
last dance of the season Tuesday
night. 1t was the last but not the
least.
The Union Gospel Brigade left here
on Wednesday for Iowa. While here
the people appreciated them very
much and it is generally believed that
they have done a great deal of good.
The D. D. DIS held a sewing party
at the home of Miss Henrietta Hans
com on Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Farnsworth and
daughter DOloris, who have been
guests at the Charley Ross home re-
turned to Chicago Monday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
Violation of Fertilizer Laws.

fragrant violations of the state
fertilizer law recently discovered by
the officials in the University of Wis
consin Agricultural Experiment Sta
ton, and the prosecutions have been
pushed vigorously. A GAINESVILLE
dealer was found to be selling powder
ed quick lime as lawn fertilizer, in
violation of the state law and at
of the material when sold and used
for illegal purposes.
When the manufacturer, resident
of Rockford, H., and the dealers
were notified of the provisions of the
state fertilizer law, manufacturer
license for the sale of "grass and
lawn fertilizers" was obtained, and
the guaranteed composition was reg
istered, according to provisions OF
the law. Analysis by the university
of the sample submitted by the man
ufacturer and of that from the dealer
showed the fertilizer to be greatly
deficient in valuable fertilizer consti-
tuents, especially in potash, of this
ingredient less than | per cent was
present, when the manufacturer
guarantee promised ia per cent AS
a result of this deficiency, the com
mercial value OF the fertilizer would
not exceed 27.60 a ton, though the
dealer charged $67 to $3.50 a ton, &C
cording to the size of the package
The dealer at Evansville, upon
notification of the results of the
university's analyses, returned to the
manufacturer all of the fertilizer"
and will not carry it for sale again,
The university thus saved large sums
of money for buyers of commercial
fertilizers in the vicinity, since in the
face OF prosecutions, dealers are care
full to furnish those fertilizers which
are fully up to the manufacturers
guarantee.
A case attended by Prof f. W.
Vol of the university, in charge of
the feed and fertilizer inspection of
the experimenent station, was tried
recently at Amigo. A feed dealer
was prosecuted by District Attorney
Hay for the state, for violation OF
the feeding stuffs law. The minimum
penalty of $25 was named, as it was
the defendants first violation of the
law.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
TRANSFERS OF
REAL ESTATE
For Week Ending July IL, 1908.

Reported by I. ]. paynter, Register OF
Deeds for Iowa County
u. 4. Stratman ct al to f. w. STRAIT
man, Jr., undivided I, of part of swt
of Sc t, section 27, township 6, range
8, 5000.
Daniel 7. Mills to Frank j. Schu-
bett, part Of net of sw4, section 10,
township 6, range ,, $40.
Patrick Sweeney and wife to d. II.
Jones, undivided / of lot 10 in block
Il, village of Barneveld.
Mrs. A. Salzman to Clara Kiefrer,
part of lot ID, Leans subdivision of
sw4, section %, town I, range l, Sl60.
Chas. Crapp to John II. Warne. lot
l, block q, village of Rewey, $3.50.
H. Allen Olson to Daniel Tracy, net
of nw4, section p, town s, range 3,
5000
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
Burke-Lynch.

Married at st. Paul's Catholic
church on Tuesday morning. July Ia,
by Rev. James O'Keefe, Mr.. William
Edward Burke of Rockford and Miss
Margaret Lynch of Mineral Point.
The best man was Mr.. John l..
Burke and the bridesmaid Miss Susan
Conner; both of Rockford.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
A Woman Executioner.

1t will be a surprise to most people
to learn that there has actually been a
woman eXecutioner in this country. In
olden times few cared to undertake the
office Of eXecutiOner, and occasionally
death sentences were respited on condi-
ton that the criminal should perform
this office. A case of this sort occurred
in prerevOlutionary days, when a wo-
man was sentenced to death for Il
murder she had committed in Virginia.
The death sentence was respited on her
Offering to become public executioner,
and, known as Lady Betty, she per-
formed those duties for many years.
She officiated on the scaffold without
any mask or disguise and logged
criminals through the streets with
vigor-San Francisco Chronicle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
tuberculosis Tests of Cows.

In the July number of the Student
Farmer, the magazine published by
students of the college of agriculture
at the University of Wisconsin, just
from the press, is an article by A. G.
Oosterhuis of Sheboygan Falls,
senior in the long course in agricul-
ture, which presents forcibly the
arguments in support of the tubercu-
losis tests of dairy cattle which have
recently reused much discussion.
The article is illustrated by photo
graphs of diseased cattle which
proved a menace to- herds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
Summer
Comforts:

Men all know how much their
comfort depends on the right
kind of underwear at all times
but particularly so in hot
weather.
We will sell YOU the right
kind-the comfortable kind
the kind that is so comforta-
BILE on hot dav that it is cool
er 70 wear it then to go with
out.
We have all sizes for all
shaped customers-the kind
that tit-that is where great
part of the comfort comes
in-in all grades-Merinos,
Cashmers, Balbriggas, Jean
drawers for customers who
prefer them.
Union Suits S1.OO, $50,
$500.
Two piece garments 25c,
SOC, 75c and S1.OO.
Come here with your I'M
derwear troubles. We will
cure them.
CT. VARLIN,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
Fine Swiss Cheese
at The Toay Grocery Company.
DIR. BREWER l. SONS

APPOINTMENT FOR CONSULTATION.
Mineral Point, Wisconsin, U. S.
Hotel, on Friday July "A.
Darlington, Wisconsin, Hotel Cor
don, on Saturday, July 25.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
Pantry Sale.

The ladies of St. Mary's congrega-
ton will hold pantry sale, in the
old First National Bank building, on
Saturday afternoon, July %.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
Painting.

For first class work in the line of
painting, call on ]. c. Stendebach.
Prices reasonable, and satisfaction
guaranteed. Phone 374.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
Cement Work .

If you want good work done place
your orders with us. No skim milk
tops put on, all work done alike.
Come and see. Joseph L. Jackson.
Phone 227.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
House and Lot For Sale.

House of three rooms on Hoard
street, building is in good repair. Will be
sold at very reasonable price. Inquire at
the Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
EIqin Price for Butter Fat.

For all hand-separated cream deliver
ed at the Mineral Point Creamery will
be paid this week, ending July 18th,
23c per ID for butter fat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16

Pardon me, sir" began the portly
person in the railroad train to the man
who sat next to him, but what would
you say If l sat on your hat?".
suppose you sit on it and then ask
me-" suggested the other.
81 did" admitted the portly person
calmly.-MOntreal Star.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
GoSsard Corset.
FRONT LACE,

This excellent corset is sold in Min
eral Point, by the agent Mrs. Orville
Williams. Telephone 373.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, July Letters
addressed as follows remain unclaimed at the
Mineral Point postoffice:
Frank Brown. Gill Harry,
Mark Collins, Alma Ref,
Miss Matt Cummings VIM Kegan,
Charlotte Porter, Chas. D. Temby,
Mrs. Will Z. Jones Chas. DaYis,
Naomi Hosking, A. Winkler.
In calling for above please say Advertised
B. T. PRIDEAUx, Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
FIy Ribbon

is economical, neat, practical and
clean, for sale by The Toay Grocery
Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16

For Tornado, Wind Storm,
and Fire Insurance, see q. S. Well.
Four irstclass companies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
lust Received

a car of Plymouth Binding Irvine.
Also car of American Wire, at
Jenkin & Gerlach's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16
A Pound of COffee

"A Oukll VI IOhSS
and glass or china dish only 25c at
The Toay Grocery Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16

For Tornado, Wind Storm,
and Fire Insurance, see 81. S. We'll.
Four first class companies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-07-16

A Pastel Picture Free
with every 15c package Of Borax at
The Toay Grocery Co.