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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
CITY PROPERTY.

Lot No. 7 in the Oates Subdivision
J on the west side Of Dodge street.
The VIM. Coad homestead on High
street.
The undivided one-half interest in
the stone warehouse east Of the railway
| tracks at the depot.
The George Bottomley homestead on
| corner of Doty. and Ridge streets Will be
| sold at quick-selling price.
Two acres of good land in the west
ern part OF the city.
The Parkinson residence in Mineral
Point formerly the home of Robert James
1t is situated on High street and is one q
| the most pleasant homes in the city VIII
| De sold at a right price.
| The Padon homestead, adjoining
st. Marys Catholic church on the southwest;
| also one acre of land, west Of residence with
small barn. The property is in good condi-
/ ton and wiH be sold at right price.
| The Carbis residence-good proper
near the fourth ward school building This
| is specially. good investment at this time
when good dwellings are in strong demand.
The residence of Joseph L. Jackson.
situated in the first ward, city Of Mineral
| Point; house contains six rooms, closots,
| pantry etc, with large summer kitchen
| Two good cisterns; four lots, large barn and
other outbuildings. This property Is all In
| auire OF the Mineral Point Real Estate
| Agency, at the Democrat Office.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce
| Glanvilie in Mineral Point Is offered for sale
| at a bargain IL taken soon. The house Is
| large and commodious, containing eight
rooms. pantry, closets, etc. There are on the
pace, large barn, new wood shed. g ,od
we'll and cistern. The property is conve
fentIy located. and in everyway a desir-
| able home. Inquire OF the Mineral Paint
Real Estate Agency, at the Democrat office
a nice cottage in the Harris sub
division. south part OF city; also several
desirable building lots. Will be sold right
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
IacOhS-FUery.

Married, on Tuesday morning,
Sept. 20, 1908, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Ellery, parents of the
bride, Mr.. NJ. Fay Jacobs and Miss
Agnes Ellery, Rev. Geo. Merrifeld
officiating. A wedding breakfast fol-
lowed the ceremony, after which the
young couple took took the 1920 train
for a visit to Milwaukee, Chicago,
and other places. On their return
they will 60 to housekeeping in this
city. Both bride and groom are high
ly esteemed and host of friends ex-
tend congratulations and we'll wishes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Bullet Goes Through Window.

Dodgeville Chronicle: On Monday
at noon Oliver E. Tregilgus and fami-
ly, who reside in the old Richard
Arthur house in first ward, had an an
usual experience. They were parCak-
ing of dinner when a bullet entered a
window near the table and dropped on
a bed in an adjoining room. The af-
fair created considerable excitement,
but luckily no damage was done save
the breaking of a window glass. 1t is
supposed the bullet came from care
less hunters rifle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Farm Produce.
Hides
Hides-Green, per Ii No. l........... %
lend Zinc and SuIphmr Ores.
Cntar1h Cnnnot he Cured

with Local Applications, as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Catrrrh is
n blood or constitutional disease. and in
order to cure it you must take internal rem
edios Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly ON the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halrs Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years and
AS a regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best blood purifiers, acting, directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect cOmbina-
OF the two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials free.
FL. CHENY X Co. Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists; price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
The Democratic Congressional
Committee

for the Third district of Wisconsin is
as follows:
Iowa County-John w. Horn, Min
eral Point; Wesley Hooking, Dodge
vile.
Richland County-W. G. Barry
Richland Center: Ed. f. COffland
Richland Center.
Juneau County-Willard Temple
Mansion: W. P. Wheelihan, Necedah
Crawford County-A. E. Dillman
Steuben; F. J. Antoine, Prairie du
Chen.
Sank County,. @. Heaton, Reeds
burg; E. w. Evans, Spring Green.
Vernon County-C. NJ. Butt, Jr.
Viroqua; W. N. Coffland, Virequa.
Grant County-F. NJ. Dyer, Platte.
Vile: Herbert Moses, Lancaster.
F. NJ. Dyer of Platteville is chair.
man of the committee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Sept. %, 1908.
OPENS BUTTE LINE OCT 3
St. Paul Road Makes Official An
nouncement of Plans for EXten-
sion to Montana City.

The St. Paul Railroad announced
officially today that it would open its
line to Butte, Mont, on Oct. 3. The
nearest point to Butte, to which the
road now operates trains is Lombard.
ninety miles away. The mileage from
St. Paul to the big Montana mining
town is !, 113, and from Chicago 1923.
The details of the train service to be
inaugurated are now under considera-
ton. For the present any local pas
senger train service will be offered.
Chicago Evening Post, Sept. "A,
1908.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Fielder IS Fielder, ATTORNEYS.
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR FINAL SETTT,ENF
lNTEST Ar,ln NSn, w,

INTERSTATE ESTATE
STATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County Court.
~ sS.-ln Probate
Notice is hereby given that at a special
term OF the Iowa County Court, to be held In
and for said county, at the court house in
the city of Dodgeville, in said county, on the
goth day OF October, A. d. 1908, being the
third Tuesday OF said month, at 10 O'clock
In the forenoon of said day, the following
matters will be heard and considered:
The application of William Gratz, admins
traitor OF the estate OF Charles Graft, late Of
said county, deceased for the examination
and allowance of his administration account
and the assignment OF the residue OF said es-
tate TO such persons Us are by law entitled 10
the same.
And it is further orered, that public no
tice thereof be given to all persons Interested
by publishing copy of this notice for three
weeks successfully, prior to said day of hear
ing, in the Iowa County Democrat, n weekly
newspaper published in said county,
Dated this 10th day of September, 1905
BY the Court
ALDRO jerks County Judge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Had q Close Call.

Mrs. Ada L. Groom, the widely
known proprietor of the Groom Hotel. of
Vaughn, Miss, says: For several months l
suffered with a severe cough, and consump
tion seemed to have it's grip on me, when a
friend recommended Dr. Kings New Discov-
cry. l began taking it, and three bottles
affected a complete crue." The fame of this
saving cough and cold remedy, and lung
and throat healer is world wide. Sold at
PrideauX & Bliss drug store. SOC. and 90
Trial bottle free.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
SHED at the Mary Ann Plank

The Darlington Republican, our
nal: The convention at Madison last
week shield at the attempt to put q
Mary Ann plank in the platform.
We think this was a mistake. There
is nothing that can be added to the
primary law that will make it more
absurd or can hurt it in the least.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Where Bullets Flew

David Parker, of Fayette, n. Y, a
veteran of the civil war, who lost a foot at
Gettysburg, says: The good Electric Bit
tiers have done is worth more than FIVE hun
dred dollars TO me. spent much money
doctoring for a bad case Of stomach trouble,
to little purpose. then tried Electric Bit
tiers, and they cured me- now take them as
a tonic, and they keep me strong and we'll,
SOC. at PrIdeaux & Bliss drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
In the PhiIippineS

Platteville News: Gordon Hard
castle who is on the q. S. Battle
Ship. Virginia, is now in the Philli-
pines. On the last mail coming from
him, the family received number of
ergravings of the people of Auckland,
New Zealand, the last landing place.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
TWIN DF1oo.s MINERAL POINT.

tate commends itself to the conserva-
tive man with money as the best and
safest investment.
In this connection it is interesting to
read of highly attractive list of proper
ties which are now being offered for
sale by Crawford Brothers, whose
long experience in local real estate
landings makes their offerings veri-
table bargains for shrewd buyers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
w. w. HuXtable Loses
Fingers.

The Chronicle: As we go to press
we learn that W. w. Huxtable, who
is at the head of the New Stratman
Vehicle Company in this city, got his
right hand caught in the machinery al
the carriage works Thursday after
noon and three fingers were mangled
In horrible manner, necessitating
the amputation of two of them, with
the third finger badly lacerated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Spensley, McIlhon 4 Priestley,
ATTORNEYS
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
INTESTATE ESTATE

NOTICE OF ORDER FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
INTERSTATE ESTATE.
STATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
~ ss.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special
term of the Iowa County Court, to be held In
and for said county, at the Court House In
the city Of Dodgeville, in said county, ON the
18th day OF October A. ID. 1908 being the
second Tuesday of said month, at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon of said day, the fol-
lowing matters will be heard and considered:
The application OF George w. Clayton
administrator OF the estate OF Elizabeth
Clayton late of said county, deceased
for the examination and allowance OF his
administration account and the assignment
OF the residue OF said estate to such persons
as are by law entitled to the same.
And 1t is further ordered, that public
notice thereof be given to all persons in
terested by publishing copy OF this notice
for three weeks SUCCESSFULLY, prior to said
day of hearing, in The Iowa County Demo
crat, weekly newspaper, published in said
county.
Dated this Sth day OF Sept, 1908.
BY order OF the court,
ALDRO jerks County Judge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
MINERAL POINT
Real Estate Agency
AT THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
FARM LANDS,

The Edward Mitchell farm of 100
acres, north OF town. Good pillow land pas
lures and meadow. all in high state Of Guilt
walton, and all watered by good springs,
very conveniently fenced, and well ap-
pointed farm. Good dwelling house, and
barns. On improved road, just three miles
from city. Will be sold at right price.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
GOING NORTH.
GOING SOUTH.
STATIONS

No 603 arrives at Linden at 9:05 a. M, and
COZ departs from Linden at 9:20 a M, MAX
ing connections with both the East and West
bound @. & N w. trains.
No. COS leaves Whitson Junction at Ais
p. N. for Linden taking passengers from both
G.. & N. w. trains to Linden.
w. A. JONES, General Manager.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Would Mortgage the Farm.

A farmer on Rural Route 2, Empire,
Ga, w A. Floyd by name. says: 'Bucklen's
Arnica SaIve cured the two worst sores
ever saw: one on my hand and one on my leg.
tits worth more than its weight in gold. l
would not be without 1t il had TO mortgage
the farm to get it, Only 25c. at Prideaux
& Bliss drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
LEGAL NOTICES.
Fielder & Fielder, Attorney.
IrICE 10 HEAR PROOF OF Will

STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court.
~ ss.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that ut regular
term OF the Iowa County Court, to be held in
ana for said county, at the court house. in
the city of Dodgeville, in said county, on the
sra day of November. A. ID. 1908, being the
in the forenoon of said day the following
matters will be heard and considered:
Inc application OF Mary Jeuck to admit to
Jeuck, late OF the city OF Mineral Point in
said county, deceased
ANA IL Is further ordered, that public notice
thereot De given to all persons interested by
puolshlng copy of this order for three
weeks successively, prior TO said day OF hear
ing IN the Iowa County Democrat a weekly
newspaper published in said county.
By the court:
ALDRo jerks, County Judge.
aDated' Dodgeville, Wis. September %,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Good Home for Sale.

A residence in one OF the most de-
sirable parts of the city. Lot iO2 10 feet,
house contains seven rooms, pantry ana
closets; good cellar and cistern. The house
was built four years ago. The property will
be sold at a right price. Inquire at the
Democrat office,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
TRAIN TIME.
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul R'y

Train leaving Mineral Point T.20 a. M, ar
riveS in Chicago at l D. M; returning leaves
Chicago at p. M, arrives at Mineral Point
$50 D. m.
Also train leaves Chicago at 7:45 a. M, ar
irving at Mineral Point at 1:15 D. M; and
the train leaving Mineral Point at PIT d. M
arrives at Chicago at 8. p. m.
Sunday passenger train arrives at 1870;
departs at 2:15. n. II. SNOW, Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Notice 10 Hunters.

Hunting is strictly forbidden on
lands owned by the undersigned, in
the town of Mineral Point.
Mrs. Eliza Weber,
Matthew Ley,
Peter ThenO,
George Philips,
Peter Weidenfeller,
John Esch,
Sept. u, 1908. John JOestgen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
4 Healthy Family.

"Our whole family has enjoyed
good health since we began using Dr.
Kings New Life Pills, three years ago" says
l.. A. Bartlett, OF Rural Route l, Guitord'
Maine. They cleanse and tone the system
in gentle way that does you good. 23c. at
PrideauX & Bliss drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Stricken with PARALYSIS.

Darlington Democrat; John Col
Inns of Gratiot, who suffered stroke
of paralysis some time ago, has a
second stroke, and his recovery is
doubtful.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
The HOIlandaIe Brick Yard.

The Review: Substantial adva nee
ment has been made at the brick yard
the past week. Five expert kiln build
ers arrived the first of the week and
are now engaged in building the kilns,
five in number.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Residence for Sale.

The Clarence Suthers' residence on
the corner of Dodge and Mineral streets
Honor Of eight roomsin good repair. good
place, pleasantly situated. VIII be sold
cheap as the owner has the best of reasons
for selling. Inquire at the Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
House and Lot for $1,000.

During the year we have had many
inquiries by intending Purchasers for
small dwelling house centrally To-
Gated. Such a place has just been
placed with US for sale.
Crawford Bros.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Cement Work.

We are doing lots of cement work
but can do more if you will place
your order with US and give US a
little time. Joseph L. Jackson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
New Livery Barn

| have opened a new livery in the
Gilman barn on Commerce street,
and am prepared to furnish good
rigs with careful drivers. Give me a
call. JOSEPH b. HARKER.
Phone 1913.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Notice to TreSpaSsers.

All persons are hereby forbidden to
hunt or otherwise trespass on land
owned by the undersigned in the town
of Mineral Point. Gus Torgeson,
Henry Quick,
T. H. Shepard,
Marcus Howell,
Sept. %, 1908. Frank Ivey.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
Many Wants.

Many wants are stated in the want
column: read them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08

Bed Blankets, The Pair 49c,
soc, Soc, CSC, s1.25 s1.4S aud up, at
the Boston Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08
R RAGETA ATP So a s5$f * )

" tITV us HUON
as governmet bonds. have doub e the earning
power, and interest paid just as promptly.
There is nothing better, | invite invesliga-
ton by the most conservative investor.
II. j, PEN HALLEGON, JR.
First Natl Bank Bldg, Mineral Point, Wis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08

CLASSIFIED or Want advertisements In the
" Democrat bring profitable returns. Five
cents per line per week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-10-08

Want advs. on page /, column Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-25
BURNED BY XMAS TREE ATTIRE
DIR. BUTLER TRIED TO THROW
1T OUT OF WINDOW.
Room in Which It Stood Is De
vastated by Flames-Woman
Is Also Burned.

AS result of efforts to remove a blaZ-
ing Christmas tree from the front second
story room of the home of Mrs. w. w.
Fulton. 221S 1st street northwest, about
o'clock this morning. DR.. Nathaniel But
Ter. an employee of the pension office. is in
a critical condition. He is cared for at
Mrs. Fulton's home.
DR.. Butler with Mrs. Fulton and her
two daughters. Misses Nellie and Effle
Fulton, were seated near the Christmas
tree watching lighted candle. in a small
asbestos house. which was beneath the
tree, as it slowly burned away. They had
without warning. a blaze shot forth from
the small house and the tree took fire.
DR.. Butler seized the tree in his arms
window. In doing SO he burned
hair was entirely burned off.
Mrs. Fulton had her hair slightly singed
by sparks from the tree.
Alarm was sounded from LIST and w
streets northwest. Soon the fire depart
ment was on the scene. Practically every
thing in the front room was burned be-
fore the tiremen were able to eXtinguish
the blaze.
Three physicians were called to admin
lister treatment to DR.. Butler. He refused
to go to a hospital. A number of Christ
mas presents belonging to members of
the family were destroyed The damage
amounted to about $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-25
SHOOTS WIFE AND BABY.
DR.. McCracken Of Cameron, w. Va,
Then Attempts Suicide.

WHEELING. w. Va, December %
While in jealous rage, DR.. c. NJ. Nc
Cracker, q prominent dentist of Cameron,
an oil town near Wheeling. yesterday aft
ernoon shot and MORALLY wounded his
wife, fired a bullet into the brain Of their
eighteen-inonths-old child. killing it in
fstantly. and then turned the weapon upon
himself. but was prevented from pulling
the trigger.
McCracken had been drinking for sew
eral days and believed that his wife, who
is only twenty years old. was unfaithful.
He abused her yesterday and she threat
ened to return to her mother. The dem
fist stepped into his Office and returned
with his revolver in hand.
Go to your mother, will you: You'll
goo to - he exclaimed. as he fired.
The bullet entered her breast. The
woman was rushed to the Wheeling City
Hospital, where she is dying. McCracken
was bound with a rope until the police
arrived and he was placed under guard in
a padded cell He bit Oft two Of his fin
gers after neighbors had prevented him
from shooting himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-25
EXCITED HORSE RUNS AMUCk
DASHESTHRoUG GEORGETOWN
INJURING A LITTLE GIRL.
Finally Stopped by the Action of
Policeman Birch Near the Con-
duit and Foxhall Roads.

After it had caused severe injuries to
a girl and wrecked carriage. runaway
horse. owned by Father Yingling of the
Church of Our Lady of Victory. was
checked In it's wild stampede yesterday
afternoon only by the prompt action of
Policeman c. F. Birch OF the seventh pre-
cinct.
Alice Moody. ten years of age. of 1867
Potomac street, was knocked down at
Potomac and NJ streets. Her left arm
was broken and her face was cut and
bruised. She was removed to the George
town Hospital, where her wounds were
dressed.
The horse broke loose from his stall
in the stable of Michael Peters, at JEFF
ferson and Canal streets. and started on
mad dash along NJ street. Little Alice
Moody ws playing in the street. unsus-
pectng any harm on the eve of Christ
mas. Even as the hOofbeats came nearer
and nearer she paid no attention to them.
LII a moment one of the striding legs
struck the little girl and tossed her to
one side.
Scattering Christmas shoppers to door
ways and stores, the horse continued its
run through busy Georgetown streets
and out along the Conduit road At Con-
dut and FoXhall roads the plugging horse
collided with a buggy and wrecked it.
Before it had gone much farther Police
man G.. r. Birch overlook it and brought
the dash to an end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-25
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, VA.

Mrs A. d. Vickroy OF Clarendon has as
her house guest Mrs. j. Mitchell Of
Long Island, n. Y.
Mrs. William Thomas Of Clarendon is
visiting Mrs. G. NJ. Perkins of Washing
visit to relatives in Warrenton before
returning to their Clarendon home.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Shannon, Mrs l.,
Campbell and Master Campbell OF Wash
ington are spending Christmas as guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Porter OF Clar-
endOn.
The Baptist state missionary board has
appointed Rev. w. s. 0. Thomas as pas
tor of the mission work to be carried on at
Clarendon with the view to building a
Baptist church there. Mr.. Thomas will
preach every Sunday night at 1880 o'clock
at the home Of Thomas Garrison, at
Clarendon.
The Sunday school Christmas entertain
ment Of the Clarendon NJ e. Church
South will be given Tuesday night. A
program consisting of special music, reci-
tations and tree laden with Christmas
presents has been arranged for.
Columbus Wilson has signed contract
to build at once two dwelling houses on
Rucker Addition at Clarendon.
MRS. Lizzie Smoot has as her Christmas
guests Curtis Adams and his bride of
Orange. Va. who will after the Christmas
holidays visit relatives in Charlottesville
Va.
George w Garrett and wife of Tuxedo,
Md. are house guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
3. 3. McCabe of Clarendon.
The Christmas exercises at Mount Olivet
Methodist Protestant Church at Ballston
will be given Monday. The choir will
render two special selections, ''Wondrous
Story" in which q duet will be sung by
Misses Edna Miller and Ruby Crosen, and
''Hark. Hark. Nv Soul" with soprano
obligato by Miss Ruby Crosen. and con-
tralto by Miss Edith c. Tate. There will
also be Rotations and a song service
Henry Wilson, who was arrested few
weeks ago for assaulting Miss Jessie
Windsor, was sentenced at the December
term Of the circuit court to eighteen years
in the penitentiary.
Mr.. Murphy Of Rosslyn has contracted
with Messrs. Speer and Ball for the erec-
ton of very attractive colonial-style
residence at ROsslyn.
]. Baldwin is building a six-room house
at West Ballston, on the Moncure AddI-
ton