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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
CONGRESSMAN MURPHY
APPIAUDED.

The Washington correspondent oi
the Milwaukee Sentinel thus reports
the favorable reception of Congress.
man j. W. Murphy's first speech in
the house of representatives on Mon.
| day:
Representative Murphy of the Third
district of Wisconsin made his maid
en- speech in the house today. He
was travelling in fast company. fol
lowing r. Bourke Cochran and Rep
resentative Hepburn, two of the fore
most orators in congress. Mr.. Muir.
PHYS speech was in the nature OF
a reply TO Mr.. Hepburn. He did not
occupy the floor more than ten
minutes, bnt he made a good impress
sion and was warmly applauded.
The house was considering bill
for the erection of new immigrant
station at Philadelphia. Mr.. Cochran
spoke for the bill and made an elo-
quent plea on behalf of the strangers
who come to our shores. He was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Hepburn, who took the
position that there should be further
restriction. He thought it was time
for the American people to take heed
of their own welfare and he called
attention to the fact that in the last
few months about 500,0 900 immigrants
have returned to their homes across
the water, taking with them vast
amount of money that should have
been spent in this country.
1t was at this point that Mr.. Murphy
jumped into the Oratorical arena.
He said there was great demand for
labor all oyer Wisconsin. Thousands
of acres of cut over lands in that state
were awaiting the arrival of men from
Europe to cultivate them. Immi-
grants were needed to work in the
mines, on the farms and in the cities,
and to assist in building up our civil
ization, increasing our wealth and ex-
panding our business.
Mr.. Murphy said that the present
laws amply safeguarded Americans
against undesirable aliens and that
those who did come should be treated
as human beings. He declared that
seven European languages were spok-
en- il his congressional district and
that none of the foreigners there could
be classed as undesirable. He did
not think criticism of the Italian i'm
migrants was well founded. Some of
the best miners in the world were
Italians. They had built the tunnel
through the Alps and now were work
ing in the mines of Wisconsin and
other states with an energy and thrift
worthy of emulation. If they had re-
turned to Europe in great numbers it
was not due to lack of employment
here, but rather to the fact that the
greed of American fnanciers had
made it impossible for them to protect
the fruits of their labor.
"My father" said Mr.. Murphy,
"came here as an Irish immigrant in
d day when the American people were
demanding men of his kind. He
helped to build the railroads. He
helped to dig the mines and he helped
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
NEW TEMPLE OF FAM E
Given at Opera Hall Under the
Auspices of St. Agnes Guild.


The entertainment given on last
Thursday and Friday evenings nnder
the auspices of St. Agnes Guild of
Trinity church proved successful even
beyond expectation. Thursday even
ing the house was crowded and Friday
evening many were unable to gain ad-
mission. The entertainment was un-
der the direction of Anne Hooking
Smith, who had well prepared the per-
formers for their several parts, and
altogether was one of the best ever
given in Mineral Point, and very
creditable to our home talent. Prof.
J. w. Anderson was musical director.
Prizes were awarded as follows:
Thursday evening, Mrs. Otto Gill
mann, as Sister of Charity, 1st prize,
a laurel wreath. Miss Temperance
Knight, as Grace Darling, honorable
mention.
Friday evening, Miss Eunice Blewett,
as Joan of Arc, 1st prize, a laurel
wreath. Miss Lena Gilman, as
Martha Washington, honorable men
tion.
Mrs. w. S. Ross, individually,
gave to those receiving honorable
mention a silver cup and silver
spoon.
The judges, each evening, were
strangers, and from out of town.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
DR.. +. B. Brewer.

"Dr, II, b. Brewer has for several years
made regular visits to many different points
in this and other States, and enjoyes the
reputation of being the most skilled physi-
clan In the treatment of chronic diseases.
DR.. Brewer has treated the most difficult
cases, and affected more permanent cures In
this part of the country than any other man,
and we dowbt II any physician in the West
can excel him in the treatment of any chron-
ic disease. ."-Amro Journal
Ii you have any throat, lungs, liver, heart,
or any chronic disease, consult DIR. Brewer
on his next visit at the u. s. Hotel in this
on Thursday, February 9th.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
Gundry & Gray Go.
MINERAL POINT, WIS.
The Far IN and the City.

Milwaukee Journal: Man is a gre
garious animal and it is not strange
that the average young man is attract
ed from the humdrum life of the farm
to the distractions and glare of the
city. And for the privilege Of partici-
paLing in this life of the city some
young men make sacrifices that to oSh-
ers of us look to be out of all proper
tion to the benefits and pleasures de-
rived.
There are men working long hours
and for relatively small pay on the
Milwaukee street car systems today
who have sacrificed well-stocked farms
in the best farming districts of Wis
consin in order that they might live
in the city.
Youth loves the society of his kind
and the excitement of jostling elbows
with the multitude. In later years
when the blood begins to course more
slowly these men who have focked in
to the cities regret what they have
done. They have then grown into the
the life of the city and it is too late to
go back to the farm. The life of a
farmer who lives rationlly, and does
not descend to intellect sitting drudg-
cry, is, after all the natural life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS
VERY IMPORTANT RULING OF THE POST
OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

The postmaster general has issued the
following order, which went into effect
on January l. 1t applies to all news
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of one cent a pound, but may be mailed
at the transient second-class postage rate
of one cent for each four ounces or frao-
ton thereof, prepaid by stamps affixed.
The order means that subscribers to
The Iowa County Democrat who are in
arrears for one year or more must renew
their subscriptions in order to enable US
to continue sending their papers through
the mails.
Look at the date on the tag of your
paper and if it does Lot show that your
subscription is paid in advance kindly re-
new at once.
CRAWFORD BROS, Publishers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
Public Sale Announcements.

Michael Pittz having purchased a
home in Mineral Point, claims Febru-
ary 25, 1908, for the date of his sale of
personal property. His sale will in
clude ten brood sows, thirty head of
breeding ewes, and sixty-three head of
cattle. Posters will appear latter.
j. G. Karlin, three miles north west
of CaliL;ne, claims Feb 5th for his
sale. There are IL head of cows and
beifers, about 45 head are pure bred
or high grade Holsteins.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
Start The New Year
Right

We don't know who your druggist
has been in the past, but we want
to tell you now that if you start
trading with US, you will never
regret it We know you will be
more than pleased with the saving
you make and the Quality of
Goods you get is sure to make a
regular customer. Start right and
you will be right for the rest Of
the year. We want your business
for 1903.
MESEROLE & HORN
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
HAY AND PASTURE LAND.
For Sale or Rent.

One tract about 95 acres, 35 acres
in timothy, balance pasture; other
piece about 105 acres, 60 acres in
tame hay, balance pasture; running
water on both tracts; both situated
on main travelled road; only one mile
from city of Mir aral Point. VIII be
rented or sold, separate, or both in
one lot. Apply at the Office of w. q J.
Lanyon, Real Estate dealers, Mineral
Point, Wis. w. 81 j. LANYoN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
The Commercial Clubs New
Home.

on Monday evening. considered the
matter of the formal opening of it's
new headquarters in the Gorgen build
ing. The meeting was largely attend
ed by members of the club and great
interest was manifested in the question
under discr ssion. The rooms will be
ready for occupancy early in Febru-
airy, but the date for the opening has
not yet been fixed. The second story
of the large new building has been
arranged and fitted up especially as a
home for the commercial club, which
has membership of nearly one hun
dred
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that on Jam
uary 2l, 1908, the partnership existing
between the undersigned was dissolved
by mutual consent. The firm name
will continue the same, the partners
being N. H. Linden and j. p. Kieffer
Jr. N. III. LINDEN,
j. Z. KIEFFER JR.,
Jan. %, 1908. FRED BRANGER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
LEGAL NOTICES.
Spensley, MCIlhon Il Priestley,
ATTORNEYS,
NOTICE To CREDITORS

NbI1CE To CREDITORS.
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court.
- SIS. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF Elizabeth
CLAYTON, deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Elizabeth Clayton, deceased, having been
issued to George w. Clayton
Notice is hereby given, That the creditors
OF said Elizabeth Clayton, deceased, are al
lowed and limited by order of this Court,
until and including the first Tuesday of
August 1908, being the fourth day of said
month, TO present their claims and demands
against said Elizabeth Clayton deceased, to
the county court for examination and allow
ance.
Notice is also hereby given, That the
claims so presented viii be examined and
adjusted by this court, at the Office Of the
county judge at the court house2in the city
IF Dodgeville, in sad county, on the first
Tuesday of September, .19OS.
Dated tnis 21st ay of January, 1908.
BY the Court,
ALpEo JENKS, County Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23

to open up the farms. In my opinion,
the country has been none the worse
for his coming, and ] do not think it
proper to slam the door in the face of
those were seeking shelter and oppor-
tunity now."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
Gundry & Gray Co.
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN.

In all brands of domestics, shirt
ings, and bleached and unbleached
sheetings, we have made reductions
in prices. The amount of reduction
varies from to 5 cents per yard.
Prices on Amoskeag apron gingham
and Ticks reduced.
These changes in price are due to a
drop in the wholesale quotation.
You can now buy these goods much
below the prices prevailing for many
months past.
New wool dress goods for the early
spring-one-half hundred pieces.
This will make it possible for you to
get your dressmaking in this line
done at an early date.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
A Good Home for Sale.

The residence of Joseph l.. Jackson.
situated in the first ward, city OF Mineral
Point; house contains eight rooms, closets,
pantry. ETC., with large summer kitchen.
Two good cisterns; four lots, large barn and
other outbuildings. This property is all in
good repair and is offered at a bargain. In
quire of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency, at the Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23

A Chicago special says: Daniel H.
Hunt of 6134 Woodlawn avenue, a
grain trader, tomorrow will aid in
celebrating his mothers 106th birth
day anniversary in Beloit, Wis, where
she resides with her daughter, Mrs.
Fayette Royce. Mr.. Hunts trip will
be the thirty y-flfth annual visit he has
made to see his mother on her birth
day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
Pollard a Candidate.

Milwaukee Sentinel: Levi M. Pol
lard of Dodgeville who was in Mil
waukee yesterday, said that the re-
publican nomination for congress
in the Third district would be fought
out by him, Senator o. o. Munson
and Judge D. o. Mahoney. He did
not believe Judge Levi Bancroft of
Richland Center, who has been spoken
of in connection with the nomination,
would cut much of figure in the con-
test. The report that former Con-
gresham j. w. Babcock might be a
candidate for the nomination. Mr..
Pollard said, was discredited by his
friends in the district.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
Unclaimed Letters,

MINERAL POINT, Sept. 17.-Letters
addressed as follows remain unclaimed at the
Mineral Point post Office:
Dick Crookham, Mrs. Lizzie Stophn,
Mrs. L. Stryker, P.J. Ryan,
John Klein, Elsie Borgersen,
s. S. Lameul VIM. Lawson,
Gill Harry, Harry Klein,
Frank Clark, S12 So. 80 ST., City,
Mr.. and Mrs. g. G. Fanpus.
In calling for above please say Advertised
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23

When we are happy we seek those
we love. In sorrow we turn to those
who love us.-Cecil Raleigh.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23

WANT TAuVERTIsM MENTS in the Democrat
W bring prompts results because they are
read by thousands
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
Chicago Sunday Examiner

can be had at my store from L to l
O'Clock, leave orders.
A. w. THOMA.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
PRUSSIAN
Poultry Tonic

IF you would have your hens
lay, and make you a nice
profit, feed them PRUSSIAN
POULTRY TONIC.
1t is not a food composed of
fat proteid substance, but g
tonic which tones up the gen
eral condition of the chicken.
It is a sure cure for hens
that do not lay.
Get a free sample, and try
it. IVEY PBARMACY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
The Bonds.

'T want to get rid of some bonds"
"Out of my line" replied the lawyer.
''But these are matrimonial bonds"
rejoined the caller, putting different
face on the matter. Philadelphia
Ledger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
shGEEAFTP sAGfTA aTP SsEf 8 saAs ~

as governmet bonds, have doub ihe earning
power, and interest paid just as promptly.
There Is nothing better. | invite fnvesliga-
ton by the most conservative investor.
B. j. PENaALLEGON, JR.,
First Natl Bank Bldg, Mineral Point. Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-23
WANTS..

FOR SALE Forteen fall pigs Delos Bah
cock, Waldwick.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-25
At The Fair.

A much larger crowd was in at,
tendance the second day of the
fair and had it not been for the
fact that the heavens were overcast
with clouds threatening rain no
doubt the grounds would have been
taxed to their capacity.
The program for this forenoon
was not carried out in it's entirety
owing to the strong wind that pre-
vailed and owing to the fact that
there we're but a few spectators
at the grounds. The Riggses did
not put on their act this forenoon,
the management not thinking it
worth the while to put on the at
fractions to so small crowd.
The balloon man was tinkering
with the balloon all forenoon and
declared that he would make the
ascension Just as soon as he could
get ready" and the crowd was ex-
pectantly watching for the monster
piece of canvas to soar heavenward.
Visitors at the fair grounds this
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-25
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
GAME ON FOR TOMORROW
Fosston and Bemidji Teams to Battle
for Supremacy on Fair Grounds
Tomorrow.

A sporting feature of tomorrow'S
program at the fair will be a cham
pionship football game which will be
played at the fair grounds between
the Bemidji and Fosston high school
elevens at 2 p. m.
The Bemidji high school team will
play as follows:
Claude Brenneman, c; Kreatz, re-;
Carver, TT; Kruse, re; Boyer, lg:
Charles Gould, 1t; Humdrom, le;
Huffman, OBJ; Stanton, III; Gill, rh;
Lycan, fb. Subs-Danie Gould, Fay
Brenneman, Mcdonald, Ryan,
Ingalls, and Russell.
A letter from C.. S. Yeager, SUPER
intendent of the Fosston high school
gives the names of the Fosston foot
ball players as follows:
Harry Ruud, Leon Lohn, Eilef
Rue, Dwight Lohn, Roy Swanson,
Elmer Movold, Elmer Holland,
Homer Larson, Jul Furuseth, Anton
Aim, Francis Stadevold, Siguard
Hillstad and Herbert Whaley.
Just what positions these players
will occupy is not known at present.
DR.. J. H. Orr of this city will
referee the game. The doctor has
had much experience in football,
having been a member of the foot
ball team in Still College, Iowa, for
several years. He is said to be a
splendid referee and the manager of
the game is pleased at having secured
his services.
Matt Bright, who has been coach
ing the Bemidji high school team,
says that his boys are in pretty
fair condition considering the amount
of practice they have had. The
boys have several new plays and,
while they may be somewhat ragged
in the work, it is expected that they
will make an excellent showing
tomorrow.
The members of the Fosston high
school team have among their mum.
Der the players who formed thu
championship basketball team last
winter. They are a husky lot ane
will undoubtedly give the locals :
strong game.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-25

emily being no proper arrangement
of the program for the meeting
This is to be regretted, as President
Wetzel and Mrs. Knappen were
here ready to hold the meeting.
The balloon ascension was omit
ted from the program, although every
effort was made to have the ascen
sion and parachute leap come off as
advertised.
The balloon was torn while being
shipped to Bemid j. and was also wet.
The croud was somewhat disap-
pointed, but balloon ascensions are
something like an old maids temper
rather "unsartin."
The crowd left the fair grounds
about 5 p. M, after having spent a
fairly ENJOYABLE afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-25

forenoon were particularly interested
in the judging Of the livestock. "A.
]. Mcclure, superintendent of the
Experimental Station at Grand
Rapids, was in charge of Judging
the livestock and he did his work
very thoroughly. He explained the
different points of the animal in a
very intelligent manner, and his
work was very interesting, he being
followed all over the grounds by the
farmers and others who desired to
listen to his talk.
The Judging of the fancy work,
canned fruit, quilts and rugs and
school work was also carried on
this forenoon and was nearly COM
pleted at the noon hour
There were mo horse races this
afternoon but the excellent program
of speakers, which has been pre-
pared by Secretary Ma ckenzie, was
the means of drawing considerable
of a crowd to the fair grounds.
There were foot races, etc., which
helped to interest the crowd, togeth-
er with the balloon ascension and
the Flying Riggses.
The exhibit. building contained
the finest lot of vegetables and farm
products that was ever shown in
northern Minnesota. Everything
that can be raised on farm in
Minnesota was shown and the varie-
ties were of such an excellent
character that everyone was sur
prised and greatly pleased with the
showing that was made.
One of the exhibits which espec-
tally demonstrates the value of the
soil of of Beltrami county is that of
John Gilstad, who resides in section
81, Town of Summit. Mr.. Gilstad
had five varieties of grasses, which
included timothy, alfalfa, Italian rye
grass, red top and alsyke clover.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-25
JUSTIN STODDARD GIVEN
TWENTY-YEARS SENTENCE
Brute Who Attempted Assault on 9.YearOld Girl Gets
His."-Court Adjourned This Forenoon.-Term Not
as Long as Expected

Justin Stoddard, would-be detec-
tive, engineer and jack-of-all-trades,
who was convicted at this term of
court of having attempted to car
nally know a female child under the
age of 16 years, will serve a term of
twenty years at hard labor in the
states prison at Saltwater, Judge
McClenahan having imposed the
sentence upon Stoddard yesterday
afternoon, when Stoddard was
arraigned for sentence.
When Stoddard was asked by
Judge McClenahan if there were any
reason why this sentence should
not be passed upon him, Stoddard
answered no and asked for the
clemency of the court.
y Judge McClenahan then stated
that since Stoddard had been con-
victed of a felony under the laws
of Minnesota and had also been
convicted of crime in North Da-
kota, which, if committed in Min
nesota, would also have constituted
felony, he would, and did, SEN
tence Justin Stoddard to twenty
year at hard labor in the state
prison at Saltwater.
Stoddard never finched when he
heard his sentence. On his way to
the jail he laughed and told the
deputy that the judge could as
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-25
Yesterday Afternoon.

The attendance at the fair
yesterday afternoon was disap-
pointingly small and fell far short
Of the number the management
had expected.
There was considerable delay in
starting things and considerable oil
the program as originally planned
was not carried out.
1t seemed to be a difficult mat.
ter to I'LL the races with sufficient
entries of the kind that the
management wanted - farmers
horses. However, after consider
able skirmishing, enough horse:
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-25
FairletS.

Nov, I understand why those
school kids don't try to run away
once in while," said a spectator
yesterday after seeing Professor
Richie win the fat mems race, odd
Prof would catch them if they did. "
E. M. Britten, the Movul Lake
farmer, has carpet loom in oper-
alton at the fair, where he is making
a demonstration showing how
carpets are woven. The loom is a
light shuttle loom with a 45-inch
reed and weaves a carpet any width
up to seven feet. Mr.. Britten states
that he can make over two hundred
CONTINUED on last page,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-25
To Continue Weekend Special.

The officials of the N. P. and M.
& I. railway companies have de-
cided to continue the weekend and
international Falls special during
the month of October.
Apparently the train has been a
paying investment and the officials
believe that there is a popular de-
mand for the continuance of the
special. The train is certainly a
great accommodation to the. people
living in the vicinity of Bemidji and
it is hoped that the company will
see fit to make the train permanent
affair.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-09-25

These grasses especially demonstrate
the value of northern Minnesota for
agricultural purposes.
The program for tomorrow as
given at the beginning of this article,
indicates that it will be an excellent
day at the fair. -
It is more than likely that a free
for-all pole team race will be run
which will be very interesting.