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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17
Ofice HOOdoOed by Sudden Deaths. Meriden (Conn.) Dispatch to New York

Because three apparently healthy men in as many years. have died sud there is trouble in filling the vacancy. The position is that Of public works commissioner and Rueben T. Cooke had held it only a short time when a board meeting.
 William H. Baldwin. who was the picture of health lived only a few Samuel W Alexander Was appointed. and he died two weeks ago. Hereto fore membership on the board of pub lie works has been much sought but thus far not a candidate has presented himself to Mayor Reilly as MT Alex .anders successor. and men asked to serve have declined. giving various rea sons
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17

Never hit a man when he is down. is a bit of advice often given. We should say never do 1t unless you are sure he can never get up again. to make 1t correspond with practice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17

Boy of IS fined for drunkenness" is the headline over a pitifui story told by a Columbus paper. It ought at least to be possible to. keep children from getting drunk in a prohibition town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17

A strenuous man who said he didn't believe that playing, a harp would sat- isfy him in the next world was conn forted by friend telling him that shovellng coal might suit him better.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17

A Kansas doctor prescribed the ap- plication Of mud, trom one of the riy- CTS of that state for gout. and one of his patients gave 1t trial. Now he says he prefers the gout.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17

According to the statistics there are something more than ten times as many miles of railroad in Canada now as there were in 1sss. This is won- derfully fine showing for our neighb bor on the north of us.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17

"should grown-ups go barefoot in summer" inquires The Charlotte ob- server. We'll We are not expert enough to say what they should do. but doing 50 would save a whole lot of money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17
La Toilette TaIks.

Springfield Republican.
 Senator La Toilette gains from his filibuster high record for physical en- durance. but what more he gains or had hoped to gain is not clear. It takes more than one or two men to talk the senate to death. The La Toilette per formance will have for its chief result revival of agitation in the senate for a closure rule
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17

A Tennessee editor advises to kill the demagogue." but the advice cannot be followed. To use a much used phrase. he is too numerous to men, tion."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17
This Week,
 The Last

of our phenomenal price reduc, tions, The success of the sale has exceeded our hopes. sS8ss sF t4 -ags ,t
 If you have profted by the low prices, we congratulate you-- Z If you have not, do it this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17
stiu Some Left.

Florida Times Union
 Corn on the cob can be seen On the despite the Patten crowds corner in Chicago, which was broken Friday after Patten had, according to reports, made clean profit of about s2,000, COG.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17
When Something Comes of It.

FhIIdutIphIa Prebs.
 Tess-These men who are forever trying to kiss a girl make me tired.
 Jess-Me, too. There's nothing l admire so much as a successful man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17

Some of the tstesE pictures of Hstty Green would paralyze clock, but she doesn't 4eare for that.-.- /. Ii.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17
ca.sal.y statl.tle. es he Fourth.

BanBOf COmmercfal
 Since 1902 the Journal of the Arneri- can Medical Association has made an effort to tabulate statistics setting forth what the celebration of the Fourth costs in life and human uses fitness; and although these are not given as full or comprehensive--com- piled, as they are, almost entirely from recoTga of hesnst. hpot.1 i1sssag dss s,s. 9t i nh physicians--they form a very serious indictment of a national folly.
 TLey show that during the celebra- @ isos to to Iso7 aUna inclusive oingss ii5s persons were killed and 22,520 were fnjuredl Of the injured. eighty suffered total. and 3S9 partial, blindness; 3S0 persons lost arms. legs. or hands. and 1870 lost one or more fingers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17

no doubt appreciate the sbrighter and more attractive eoiors for his heathep converts more especially. One is res almost extinct black gown to which objection has been taken for the same reason. the dopning of which by the paTson before delivering his sermon on the black cap before pronouncinfy the death sentence, whereas the Gospel message is one of peace and life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17
ssVoRN CIRCULATION,

The Mentsomery Advertiser guarantees It's advertisers (and makes 1t part of the contract when requested) that it's daily cir culation is larger than that of any morn ing newspaper printed m Alabama-and that it's Sunday edition has the largest cir culation of any edition .. any newspaper printed in Alabama without exception hnsFrsg Lpf May FFanssa ps,8w rst5rns having been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17
The a.w ned wsn Not cure .hs Harm.

ShefdeId Standard;
 Governor Conner has abandoned his railroad rate regulation policy and is now posing as the champion and ex- ponent of public schools. It will be many years before Alabama fecovers from the bughting effects of Comerisnl. and the only comforting thing about 1t Is the fact that the exeerations of an outraged. people will follow the antpor into an ignominious retirement that awaits him at the end of his present gubernatoriai term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17
Re-mskins History. Mobile Register.
sheep EatIns AlIIgatoFs.

number of young men had an ex- citing time trying to kill ailigators at Hog Foot bridge last Saturday morn ing. Several of the animals three feet long were stunning themselves on a sandbar when surprised by the boys. The fun soon comenced. and what the up in courage and feFocity. It is said that several large saurians infest Hog Foot. which doubtless accounts for the disappearance of so many lambs and shoats in that section.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17

Little drops of water make big dol lars for the umbrella man
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17

Net Total. {. ..-. .... .. ..4s4sI4 --7>--4-sr,------->-- Net Daily Average. May 1908 .... .15,622 c r Finigan, Circulation Manager Of The Montgoinefy Advertiser. being duly sworn. says. ss
 Ths Foregoing statement of The Advsr. teere circulation for the month Of May. 1908, ia true and correct, and compiled aftef all returns from news boys. news agents spoiled and leftover copies have been ds- aneLad- C. l. FINIGAN.
 Circulation Manager Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day Of June, 1908 RIGA ALEXANDER
 Notary Public,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-17
What fhe State Papers
 Are Saying and Doing
Ap I..plr.tion for n.,.,,. C,.,,, 2,

:, Ar I7ssirstion for RsIsins Cattle. Mobile Rem.
 We hope the present high prices of meats and neat rrosl ssls Will Trovc an inspiration to Wiic-awnke men and that in the very rear future here in our own country there win be a change of conditions. Why nor Mobile county ship meats and meat products to the outside world instead of having car load after carload of this commodity of trade brought to usa
 Pay In Gratitude.
 Gadsden Times-News.
 A business man Of ssadsden vas heard to remark, I'm in favor of good roads. but want them iu way that we can pay for them without issuing bonds" He didn't say what particu- lar method he favored, but he probably wants the Lord to build the roads and take pay in gratitude.
 Large in His Own sfind. Birmingham Ledger.
 John Temple Graves Is indignant at the the pssSPls snd of Gsorgia for sonninatins speaks Of Mr Brown as Sphysicaiiy Insignificant" That brings on more talk in Georgia. where 1t is read. as Colonel Graves is not as tall as Mir. Brown, nor any wider,
 Re-mal<ins History. Mobile Register.
 Now comes a newspaper critic who tells The New York Sun that MT, Roosevelt is no hofsenlan. and refers to photographs of the president on horseback to prove 1t. Other critics say he is no warrior; still other that he Is no lawyer; and others still that he is no statesman. Nevertheless. he makes such self confident effort in these several directions that the mass of people, not being critical think he is ceed even in this respect takes talent of a kind. H
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
A Very Sad Accident.

Miss Helen Munson, aged p, a stu
dent at the University of Wisconsin
and a daughter of Col. o. @. Munson,
private secretary to Gov. Davidson,
state senator and one of the best
known public officials in Wisconsin,
was fatally burned while starting a
fire in the fathers home here yester-
day.
The lower part of the girls body
was burned to blister.
Mrs. Munson was painfully burned
while trying to extinguish the flames.
Miss Munson is a senior. at the u. l.
versity and was about to finish her
college career.
The girl was at home alone with her
mother at the time of the accident.
All of her clothing except her shoes
and corset were burned from her body.
She wa alive at noon today, but ply
sicians declare there is no hope for
her recovery.
She is d popular young lady in Vi
roqua and the shocking accident has
deeply moved the community,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS.
Don't Mistake the Cause of Your
Troubles. A Mineral Point
Citizen Shows How to Cure

Many people never suspect their
kidneys. If suffering from a lame,
weak or aching back they think that it
is only muscular weakness; when uri-
nary trouble sets in they think it will
correct itself. And so it is with all
the other symptoms of kidney disor-
ders. That is just where the danger
lies. You must cure these troubles or
they may lead to diabetes or Bright's
disease. The best remedy to use is
Doan's Kidney Pills. It cures all ills
which are caused by weak or diseased
kidneys. Mineral Point people testi-
fly to permanent cures.
Geo. Hartley, living on State ST.,
Mineral Point, Wis, says: 81 have
used Doan's Kidney Pills and can re-
commend them very highly to any one
suffering from an aching back or
weak kidneys. [ suffered for several
months with severe pain through my
back and kidney regions. The secre-
tions were very irregular in action
and highly colored. Doan's Kidney
Pills, which I procured at Ivey's
Pharmacy, banishes the pains, the
kidney secretions were restored to
their natural condition aud l feel
much better in every way. | am
thankful for the benefits received from
the use of Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
500 Reward, $500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able to
cure in all its stages and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity
Catarrh. being a constitutional disease re-
quires a constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting dir
eCtly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system, thereby destroying the fOunda-
tion of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith in its curative
powers, that they offer one Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure. Send for
list of testimonials.
Address, F, J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09

for holding the supply of cakes and
the other dainties which were some
times added. Each house where milk
was left helped fill the bushel basket.
At about 10 o'clock in the morning
the men began to make their calls aft
er making the most elaborate toilet Of
the year. A previous acquaintance
was not necessary for one to make
calls 1t was the one day of the year
when every home was open to every
body without regard to birth or posi-
ton. The last day Of the old year
was spent by the women of the family
in preparing dainty CONNECTIONS, solid,
rich cake. and in the morning the
hoicest old wine was brought up from
the cellar, and hot rum toddy was
made, rum toddy being the official New
Years drink in the Mohawk valley.
The Dutch partook sparingly Of the
wine and toddy at each house, and, al
though nearly all the men were mel
low" by the time the festivities ended
at midnight. no one was drunk. There
was one exception to this rule. The
ALII L1duuS were usually uSdu u TIE
0rld by noon and so out of the way
IL their hetters.
But ali this charming hospitality and
the delightful customs were made i'm
possible a generation or more ago by
the outsiders of other nationalities than
Dutch, who fiocked to the larger towns
of the valley and turned the day Of
hospitality into day of drunkenness.
New York Times
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
A DUTCH NEW YEAR.
Old Time Hospitality In the Mo-
hawk Valley.
CAKES BY BUSHEL BASKET.
Honest Graft For the Matutinal Milk
man-Rum To-day the Official Drink.
Festive Day For the Faithful Farm
Hand-Open House Everywhere.

There was no day of the year so gen
orally, particularly and joyously cele-
brated in the Mohawk valley by the
early Dutch settlers and by their de-
scendants as New Years, and when
Jan and Barent met Bjbertje and En-
gIetje early on a bright, frosty New
Years morning the religious and some
what formal greeting was when put
into English:
81 wish you happy New Year
Long may you live. Much may you
give and happy may you die and in
herit the kingdom of heaven by and
by"
The preparations for the New Years
Inequalities were begun by the moth
ers and their daughters frequently az
soon as the first frost and snow made
their appearance, for there was much
to be done to be ready on the joyous
day. New Years cakes, rich and de-
liciOus (sOme of the descendants of
the early Dutch housekeepers make
them now, using the same recipe and
the same ancient dies and stamps that
their great grandmothers used and
about the size and shape of mans
hand and less than half as thick, were
made by the bushel basketful-literal-
ly. It was not unusual for the hos
pitable Dutch housewife to give from
five to six hundred cakes to the chill
dren who called before the noon hour
The early rising by the boys and girls,
which a proper observance of the day
demanded, is equaled in our day by the
early rising on the Fourth Of July.
There was one old mansion in the
Mohawk valley that was particularly
notable for it's hospitality (not only on
New Years day, but upon all occa-
siOns) and good times. It stood and is
still standing on the estate of Alexan-
der Lindsey Glen and was named by
him in 1859 Scotia in memory of the
land of his birth. The children started
on their rounds at sunrise and went
from house. to house Justify pounding
with the great iron or brass knockers.
The Iittlest ones shouted, Happy New
Year for a caker' but the older ones
refrained from so far giving them
selves away by leaving off the last
three words. 1t was not at all an I'M
usual occurrence for three or four
hundred cakes to be given to the boys
and girls before breakfast from the
Glen mansion.
Coming down to more recent days
in the Mohawk valley, the custom Of
giving cakes was extended to the milk
men. Each milkman always purchas-
ed new bushel basket to carry about
on New Years morning in his wagon
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
Fielder and Fielder. Attorneys.


CTATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
y ss-In Probate
In the matter OF the estate OF Michael
McNuIty, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of
Michael McNuluy, deceased, having been
issued TO Sarah Ann McNulty.
Notice is hereby given, that the creditors
OF said Michael McNulty. deceased, are
allowed and limited by order of this court.
until and including the first Tuesday of July,
1908, being the seventh day of said month, to
present their claims and demands against
said Michael McNulty, deceased. to the
Notice is also hereby given, that the
claims so presented will be examined and
adjusted by this court at the office Of the
county Judge at the court house, in tie
city OF Dodgeville, in said county. on the
first Tuesday of September. 1905.
Dated this nth day of December, 1907.
By the Court,
ALDRo jerks, County Judge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
Public Library Notes

The public library is open daily ex-
cept Sunday from to and from TO
8 p. m. The afternoon hours are
especially for the children. Older
people and particularly parents, while
welcome at any time are invited to
visit the library in the evening.
During December 997 books were
loaned.
MIR. Reeve Conover has generously
given to the library twelve volumes
entitled Modern Engineering practice.
These volumes constitute reference
library on electricity, steam and
many other scientific subjects. The
editor-in-chief is Frank w. Gunsaul-
us, president Armour Institute of
Technology.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
FREE EXCURSIONS

to the BRAVO RANCH to purchasers. Good
transportation facilities. The principal crops
are wheat, corn, maize, kaffir 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 spb-irrigated and
valley lands, thousands of head of cattle and
hogs can be raised at little or no cost. AIfal-
IA land in the west is worth 500 per acre.
Bravo land will be worth as much in a few
years. These lands are supplied with abun-
dant creeks and springs. No costfor wells,
but ready for settlement. Othe are taking
advantage ofthese last opportunities. WHY
NOT YOU? Call or write US, and get ready
the chance Of lifetime. For further par
ticuI-rs inquire Of W. FL. Toay, Mineral Point,
Wisconsin. IT
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
FROM THE ANTILLES.
Rank FOOIiShneSS.

"When attacked by cough or a
cold, or when your throat is sore, it is rank
foolishness to take any other medicine than
DR., Kings New Discovery" Says G. o. Ed
ridge of Empire, Ga. 81 have used New
Discovery seven years and [ know it is the
best remedy on earth for coughs and colds,
Group but New Discovery quickly cures
every attack" known the world over as
the King Of throat and lung remedies. Sold
under guarantee at Prideaux & Bliss drug
store. SOC. and S1.OO. Trial bottle free.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
Notice.

w. Fl. Doran of HolIandale offers
AS q special premium, one setting of
silver Wyandotte eggs, to the exhibit
tion of best display of silver Wyan-
doJtes, at the poultry show at Mineral
Point, Jan. 7 TO IL. As Mr.. Doran is
one of the leading breeders of this
grand Breed, the original and most
beautiful of all the wyandottes, this
premium is worth trying for.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
T. NJ. Priestley, Attorney.
NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR
4nATNJTGrrR ATTnN

GTATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- ss-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at d regular
term of the Iowa County Court, to be held in
and for said county, at the Court House, in
the city of Dodgeyille, in said county, on the
4th day of Feb, a. d. 1908, being the first
forenoon of said day, the following matters
will be heard and considered:
The application OF Catherine Mullen for the
appointment of an administrator of the estate
Of Thomas Mullen. late Of the city of Mineral
Point in said county, deceased.
And it is further ordered that public no.
tice thereof be given to all persons interested
weeks successfully, prior to said day Of
hearing, in the Iowa County Democrat, u
weekly newspaper published in said county.
By order of the court.
ALDRo jerks, County Judge.
Dated Dodgeville Wis. Jan. 18th, 1908.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
Fielder & Fielder Attorneys
NOTICE TO HEAE PETITION 70,
ADMINISTRATION.

STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court,
- ss.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at special
term of the Iowa County Court, 20 be held in
and for said county, at the Court House in
the city OF Dodgeville, in said county, on the
18th day of Jan, A. ID. 1908, being the
second Tuesday of said month, at 10 O'clock
in the forenoon of said day. the folIowip g
matters will be heard and considered:
The application OF Sophia Gratz for the
appointment of an administrator of the
estate of Charles Gratz, late of the town of
Mineral Point in said county, deceased.
And it is further ordered, that public
notice thereof be given to all persons inter
ested by publishing copy OF this order for
three weeks successfully, prior to said day OF
hearing, in The Iowa County Democrat, a
weekly newspaper published IN said county.
By ordero OF the Court:
ALDRo jerks, County Judge.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis Dec. II, 1907.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
4 Cure for Misery.

Il have found cure for the misery
malaria poison produces" says Il. NJ. James,
of Loulellen :. Z. Its called Electric Bit
ter's, an come in 80 cent bottles. 1t breaks
I'D a case Of chills or bilious attack in
almost no time and it puts yellow jaundice
clean out OF commission" This great tonic
medicine and blood purifier gives quick re-
lief in all stomach, liver and kidney COM
plants and the misery of lame back. Sold
under guarantee at Prideaux's \ Bliss drug
store
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
4 Higher Health Level.

II have reached a higher health
level since | began using DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. writes Jacob Springer, OF West
franklin. Maine. "They keep my stomach,
liver and bowels working just right" If
these pi Is disappoint you on trial, money
viii bs refunded at Pridsaux & Bliss drug
store. 25c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09

Sun-Republic; The city council has
authorized its special committee to
formulate an ordinance embracing the
necessary steps toward the purchase
Of the electric lighting plant in this
city, at present owned and operated
by w. j Pearce.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
Thousands of Deer Killed.

The total number Of deer shipped
during the open season of 1907, ac-
cording to figures given out by Fish
and Game Warden J. w Stone, was
62I3 1t is estimated that fully 10000
were killed in Wisconsin during the
season Of 1907,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
Tax Notice.

[ will be in Mineral Point, at the
Iowa County Bank the 4th and 18th of
January; at the Citizens Bank in
Darlington the 18th and 18th; and at
FIeming's Store in Calamine the 18th.
JAMES F. SMITH,
of town of Willow Springs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
1T Does The Business.

Mr. Z. e, Chamberlain of Clinton,
Maine, says of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. at
does the business; / have used it for piles
and it cured them. Used it for chapped
hands and it cured them. Applied it to an
old sore ana II healed it without leaving
scar behind" CSC. at Prideaux & Bliss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09

An S-roomed house and acre of
ground on State street, south Of
High street, three blocks from the post
Office
The house contains many closets
and everything for comfort. 1t is fin
ished in hard wood.
The lot contains many kinds of fruit
and shads trees, also barn and
chicken-house.
Inquire at the Democrat office
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-01-09
Large Stock Shipments From
ShuilSburg.

Pick and Cad: Shullsburg doesn't
make a large spot on the map, but
when it comes to shipping live stock
we are there with the goods. The re-
cord for the month just closed is sixty
cars of cattle and hogs shipped to
ChicaUO