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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
Depend Upon Contributions.

The usual time for opening the play
grounds has arrived. The hundreds of chill
dren in need of the opportunities and good
influences afforded by the twenty-five
Fairgrounds depend upon the generosity
Of the citizens Of Washington. The
grounds record an attendance o. hundreds
Of children day, and in order to insure
their safety and their instruction direct
ors have to be put in charge. The finance
committee of the Playground Association
acknowledges the following contributions:
NJ. Goldenburg. SO; George F. Stone, 81;
Miss Mabel T. Boardman, SIS: Miss Emily
Tuckerman. $40: Miss n s. Spencer. 81;
Miss Mary Gwynn. So; Miss S. E. Ting
ley. 81: F. w. Perkins. 81: Mrs Al
bert J.. Gore. 81: DR.. William c. Rives. $50:
Miss Grace Davis Litchfield So: Miss Ell
berthe Robertson s.: Miss Georgia Rob-
ertson. $40: John w. Foster SO: Mr.. and
Mrs. william Wilson Finley So: Anony-
nous. 81: Alex. Hecht $40: Mrs Muir
ray Addison, So; Mrs. John Hay. SO: Mrs
J. Ellen Foster, 81; Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.
Fay, So: A. s. Gilbert. s.: John H. Walsh
81: Anonymous. 81: Rev. DR.. and Mrs.
McKim, S.: A. NJ. Lothrop. $25; William
F. Mattingly. IS: e. c. Schroeder, s.; DR..
Daniel McFarlan. IS: A. Lisner S25
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
Hotel Arrivals.

Raleigh-R. H. Elliott. Norfolk. Va:
Stanley r. Zeno. New York: ]. D. Mid
dleton, Philadelphia: c. A. Carter. Pitts
burg: M. Cooper, New York.
New Willard-P. s. Klees. Hartford.
Conn.,; r. H. Davis. Mount Kisco, New
York; George Lenair. Geneva Switzer-
land: Miss Amy Howe. Philadelphia;
George L. Parker. Salem, Mass; R, E.
Ward. U.S.A.. and Mrs. Ward; Mrs. B.
Trompetler, Milwaukee, Wis.
Arlington-O. H. Simonds, Duluth.
Mimi: Mrs. Joseph R. Lamar. Augusta,
Ca: N. T. Bacon and Mrs. Bacon. Rhode
Island; Mrs. George Watson French,
Davenport. Iowa; Mrs. Gimer s.. Adams,
Louisville. Ky.
Normandie-L. F. Parker. Vinita. Okla
H. c. Schroeder and Mrs. Schroeder, Min
neapolis, Mimi: Mrs. ]. A. Murray and
Mrs. J; F; Murray. CORTLAND: n. Y:
Mr.. J. F. Woolton. CORTLAND. n. Y: Mrs.
H. L. Woods, New York; Miss NJ Chad
wick, New York; H. G. Stevens and G. F.
Stevens. Philadelphia.
Rigg-H. E. Corning. Baltimore: ].
Sloefel, jr.. and Mrs. Sioefel. Racine. Wis
II. F. Mueller. Racine. Wis; L. M. Hast
ings and Mrs. Hastings, Cambridge,
Mass: ]. A. Benisch. New York: H. B.
Moseiey. Virginia; DR.. C. L. Mueller.
Wapakaneta, Ohio; J. L. Rhincock, Ken
lucky; c.. M. Calendar. Philadelphia; w.
P. Ranel. Philadelphia: c. c. Carr. Flem-
ingsburg. KY; o. Jacobs. New York: s.
w. Scott, Philadelphia: B. NJ. Thomas.
New York; J: Marston, Johnstown. Pa:
J. B. Reynolds. New York; E. s. CraG-
ford. New York.
Shoreham-Dr. and Mrs. de Roaldes
New Orleans; Miss j. P. Reed. New York
Gordon Wendell and Mrs. Wendell New
York: e. T. Wilcox. Memphis; Mrs. F. G.
Whitmore. Hartford. Conn.,; s. c. Mead.
New York; Thomas Hunt Pennsylvania
Mrs Stephen o. Metcalf, Providence R.
l.; Peter r. Labonisse. Warrenton, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
Births Reported.

The following births were reported to
the health office during the past twenty
four hours:
Herbert and Cora Jones. May 2. 1908.
female
1908, male.
J. Rose and Olga Ruzika. May 1. 1908.
female.
Charles and Lena H. Pursglove, April
30. 1908. male
Charles w. and Mary A. Norris, April
% 1908. male.
Robert j. and Mary c. Hooks, April %,
1898. female.
Francis and Maria Hunter, April q.
1908. female
John S. and Martha A.. WINFIELD, May
), 1903, female
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
William and Jennie Tompkins. April 81,

William and Jennie Tompkins. April 81,
1908, male.
John and Mary Tillman. April %. 190S.
male
Eugene W. and Bessie E. Stewart. April
30, 1905, female.
Louis and Sadie e. Lancaster. May 3.
1908. male
Edward and Maggie Holmes, May 9,
1908. male
. Edward D. and Annie E. George. May 1,
1908. female.
Julius and Katie Frederick. April 80.
1908, female
Thomas e. and Fiona Clifford. April so.
1908, male
James w. and Mary l.. Barber. April
Is, 1908. male
John and Mary Barnes. April 25. 1905.
female.
Frank and Martha Addison, April 80,
1905 male
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
District c. z. Union Meets.

The District of Columbia Christian En-
deavor Union was addressed. last night at
the New York Avenus Presbyter.an
Church by G. w. F. Swartzell on What
Young, People Can Do" A. B. Neiss,
president Of the Reformed Lutheran
Church Society: Henry s. Curtis. secre-
tary of the Playground Association and
Miss lisa A. Green. general secretary OF
the Associated Charities. also delivered
addresses.
A committee in charge Of nomination
of officers was named as follows: o. p.
kellar Calvary Baptist Church: ]. NJ.
Miles. Shiloh Baptist Church: Bruce
Cleveland Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church: Miss Europe. Lincoln TEMPLE
Congregational Church; j. NJ Pickens.
Vermont Avenue Christian Church: Miss
v. r. Raymond. Ninth Street Christian
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
John Thompson Dead.

John Thompson. a former resident Of
Youngstown. Ohio, died at the Wash
ington Asylum Hospital yesterday. His
death was due to natural causes. Mai
Sylvester notified the Youngstown police
of the death and this morning message
came from w. F. Thompson. brother of
the deceased. requesting that the remains
be turned over to a local undertaken to
be prepared for shipment to Youngstown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
A Virginia Wedding.

Miss Julia v. Scott Of New York. for
merly of Virginia. and Mr.. William d.
White of this city were married in Fau-
quier Baptist Church, Goochland county.
Virginia, April %, by the Rev. s. r. Har.
ris The bridesmaid was Miss Fannie
Gray and the best man Mr.. E. w. Scott.
Mrs. Emma Bowles played the wedding
march. and the bride wore lavender and
carried carnations. After the ceremony
the couple returned to Washington, where
they will reside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

Church: Miss L. d. Leeds, st. PauPs Lu.
theran Church; Albert Neiss, Church OF
the Reformation; J. NJ. McCauley, r. r.
Sprigg, w. p. Watts, First Methodist
Protestant Church: Miss Ella Walsh,
North Carolina Avenue Methodist Prot
estant Church: Miss Clara Clum. North
minister Presbyterian Church; F. c. Met.
calf. Gurley Presbyterian Church; Miss
A. r. Spies and Miss w. ID. Morgan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Paul Lanham and Nellie M. Phillips
Nathaniel Dyer and jamie A. Warren.
James B. Peters and Mary NJ. Koenig,
both of Richmond. Va.
James Richardson and Mary e. Wood.
William Catlett and Ruth Wallace.
Richard Brown and Maria Duffey.
Leo Murray and Carrie V. Fillius.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
BORN.

RoRNETT. On April "a 1908. at naval station,
San Juan. r. r., 20 the wife Of Paymaster
u Robnett. I. ;. Navy, daughter.
MAKGARIE IDALINE.
THAVIS: On Wednesday. April 80. 1908, to Mr..
J.. William Thavis and Mrs. Florence VIII
lard Thavis a girl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05
Children's Country Home.

Thursday afternoon. May p, has been
decided upon for the annual May fete and
pound party for the Childrens Country
Home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

Cards have been received i'm Washing
ton announcing the coming marriage of
Miss Katherine Kutz and Lieut.. Arthur
Philip Crist of the United States Marine
Corps. They will be married Nav . at
st. Paurs Church. Oakland. Cal. Lieut..
Crtst II well known in this city, where
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

Miss Mary Belle Miller of Oakland. Md
is visiting Mrs. Columbus W.. Thorn. 1S32
10th street, where she will be glad to
see her friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

The French ambassador and Nine. JUS
serand entertained at dinner last night
the Spanish minister. the British coun-
sellor and Lady Isabelle Howard. DIR. and
Mrs de Roaldes of New Orleans. Mrs.
Nicholas Fish. Viscount de Chambrun
Viscount and Viscountess de Martel and
Viscount de st. Phalle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

Mr. Charles Reeves Rowdybush, a vet
eran of the Spanish-American war, and
Miss Rhoda Williams Of Tennessee were
married at Los Angeles. Cal, April ~.
The ceremony took place at the home If
Lieut.. and Mrs. George w. Wallace, and
the couple will be at home In Los Angeles
after June /:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

The German military attache and Frau
Won Livonius. had as dinner guests last
night Senator and Mrs. Elkins, the Ger
man naval attache and Frau Hebbing-
haus. Maj. and Mrs. Wilcox. Mrs. Nicker-
son, Miss Boardman, Lieut.. Won Bruning.
German attache, and Mr.. Royaards, Meth
erlands charge d'affaires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

A pretty wedding took place at st.
stephens catholic Church last Thurs
day evening, when Miss Mary F. welsh
daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Welsh. and
Mr. Dsnnis. F.. OConnor were married
by the Rev. Father Connor Immediatelv
after the ce:emony the couple left on y
wedding trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Burch and their
daughter. Mrs Jones, wife of DR.. JONES'
have left the city and will visit New York
city and Mrs. Jones at her home in Provi-
dence, r. l., before returning to their
home at UtICa, N. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
Gone to State of Washington,

Mr.. and Mrs. William Vickerman
started on Monday morning for Gle
EIum, Washington, a town 'on the
c., NJ. & St. P. railway company's
new line to the Pacific coast. They go
there for the benefit of Mrs. Wicker
mans health. The Rebekah lodge
held a farewell meeting for her, when
general regret at her going was eX-
pressed. On last Thursday night a
similar meeting was held by the
Knights of Pythias at Castle Hall for
Mr.. Vickerman. Refreshments were
served and brief talks made, express
i've of the regret of the members in
parting with Mr.. Vickerman, who will
be missed especially in musical circles
in Mineral Point. HIS is q fine singer,
and has been for several years mem
Der of the morning and evening choirs
of Trinity church. Public acknOwl-
edgement was made of his services to
the Church, and regret expressed over
his intended removal from Mineral
Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
Mrs. Catherine Jones

died at Elk Grove, on Sunday May
10. She was the daughter of Stephen
and Ann Webster, early residents of
Mineral Point. In 1853 she was mar
ried TO John W. Jones at Elk Grove.
She leaves surviving her two sis
ters, Mrs. Hewett of Mineral Point
and Mrs. Walker of Oakland, Cali
fornia, one son, John D. Jones of
Elk Grove and four daughters, Mrs.
Z. NJ Curkett, Mrs. F. I. Bentley
Mrs. J. w. Murphy, all Of Platteville,
and Miss Katie Jones, who was with
her during all of her illness.
On Wednesday, May -, she was
buried in the cemetery at Elk Grove
village, beside her husband and son
for whom she had long mOurned.
She was one of the pioneer settlers OF
Elk Grove and the esteem in which
she was held by her friends and
neighbors was shown by the large
procession that followed her remains
TO the grave. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Pancoast OF
the Episcopal church of PIatteville.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
NJ MEMORIAL DAYS
viii be Observed in Mineral Point
by Schools, Churches,
VETERANS OF THE WAR
CITY and School Officers and the
People Generally.
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN.
SUNDAY, MAY 24.

The Veterans and W. R. G. will
meet at $50 a. m. sharp at Post hall
and march to ST. Mary's church,
where the Pastor, Rev. N. Weyer
will preach a memorial sermon.
THURSDAY, MAY %.
Patriotic exercises at schools, for
which comrades will meet at Post
hall at a. N.
SATURDAY,, MAY 80.
At 9 a. m. the veterans will meet at
the G. A. r. Post Hall and proceed
to the several cemeteries and deposit
floral tributes and flags on the graves
of deceased soldiers therein. At |
D. m. a Grand Procession of School
Children in charge of Teachers, the
School Board, City Council, Won
ans Relief Corps. Veterans and Citi-
zens, headed by the Mineral Point
Band, will form in front of city hall
and march to the city park, where
Honorable A. w. Kopp of Platteyille,
will deliver an oration. Major
George Jeuck, officer of the day.
Captain S. E. Shepard, patriotic in
structor.
1t is requested that business houses
close from 1870 to 800 p. m. on the
30 and people generally are urged to
attend the exercises. Per Committee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
Cadet Saves A Life.

Milwaukee Sentinel, May 10: JOS
eph Berger Of Milwaukee on Tuesday
came about as near to death by
electrocution as is possible.
Berger is a lineman in the employ
of the Milwaukee Light, Heat and
Traction company, which is building
an extension to Oconomowoc. While
standing on a ladder adjusting a
wire, Berger came in contact with a
live wire, heavy voltage passing
through his body.
The unfortunate man was unable to
let 60 of the wire. Seeing his predic-
ament several bystanders rushed to
his aid. They pulled away the lad
der, the weight of his body separated
him from the wire, and he fell un-
conscious to the ground.
Berger appeared to be dead, but
one of the cadets of ST. Johns MILF
tary academy, remembering the in
structions he had been given for
restoring persons in drowning cases,
went to work upon him and after an
hour succeeded in restoring the un-
conscious man,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
A FIRE AT DEPOT
The Roof OF the Cold Storage
Building at the Depot
Destroyed.
GOOD WORK BY FIREMEN
In Distinguishing the Flames and
Saving other Buildings.
SPONTANEOUS coMBUsTIoN

The alarm Of fire was given about
2:3O O'Clock on Wednesday afternoon.
Flames had broken out from the roof
Of the cold storage building at the
depot, and had made considerable
headway before the members Of the
fire company arrived at the scene. 1t
looked for time as though the cold
storage building and the freight
house would be destroyed; but prompt
and effective work on the part of the
fremcn allaycd all fears, and the fire
was soon put out. The principal
damage by the fire was the destruction
Of the roof Of the building in which it
originated 1t is believed that the
fire was from spontaneous combustion.
Considerable hay was kept over the
ice in the storage building.
Alvin MITCHELL baggage man, had
the misfortune to have his right arm
badly burned while he was on the roof
of the building helping to eXtinguish
the lanes
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
Midland MAGAZINE.

The June number shows what Mid
land, the new Middle Western maga-
zine, published at Cincinnati and
Chicago, is to be like. George Ran
doIph Chester's big story of Middle
Western life John Sterne Master"
begins in this issue, and will run
through the eleven succeeding num-
bers Mayor Brand Whitlock has an
article on Mayor Tom Johnson;
Prof. Long tells the story of the
Night Riders" and the Kentucky
Tobacco War; there are poems by
w. H. Venable, Rev. Frank w. Gun
saulus and Alice Williams Brother
ton; the editorials are by Charles
Frederic Goss, one of the strongest
writer's of the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
South Dakota Lands.

J. D. James has just received a let
ter from Miller. South Dakota. They
have had three days rain, and all the
corn is planted. Several large sales
of land have lately been made to par
ties from Wisconsin, Iowa and Ne
braska. Mr.. James wants to say to
his Mineral Point friends that he will
put his time against their time and
show them country that produces
the crops, and that is where people
want to invest their money. Leave
word at the Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
Dairy ana Alfalfa Institute.

Special TwO-Day Meeting of Farm
ers at Ft. Atkinson to be held in June.
A special farmers institute at which
dairying and alfalfa will be the topics
of discussion will be held at Ft.
Atkinson on June "A and 25. Dean
H. L. Russell, and Professors e. B.
Hart, G. c. Humphrey, B. A. Moore,
and b. Fl. Otis of the state university
college of agriculture will assist F..
Fl. Scribner of EOsendale, who is a
state conductor of farmers Institutes
and president of the Wisconsin
Dairymen's association. Prof. f. II.
King, state veterinarian D. David
Roberts, Elk. Gov. W. D. Hoard, and
Others will also give addresses. The
first day will be devoted 10 dairying
topics, such as cooperative breeding
of dairy herds, ventilation of barns,
tuberculosis pOst-mOrtem demOnstra-
tions. and stereopticon lectures on
bovine tuberculosis.
Alfalfa, which is growing in recOgi-
nation as a valuable adjunct to
successful dairying, will be the subject
of the second days lectures and dis
cussions. The growing and curing of
alfalfa and its feeding and manurial
value as determined by chemical
analysis will be discussed, and the
alfalfa fields on Mr.. HOard's farm
will be inspected. The success of the
special dairy institute held in March
at MarshfeId indicates similar en-
thusiasm at TT. Atkinson, the center
of the states most intensive dairy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
PASSED FROM THIS LIFE
Theodore Roger

died at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. P L. Roger, on Wednesday
May 20: aged 30 years. He was born
and grew to manhood in Mineral
Point, and many friends will regret to
learn of his death. He had been in
failing health for about year. He
returned from Colorado two weeks
ago. The funeral will take place on
Saturday morning, leaving the home
three miles south of Mineral Point, }
at 9 O'Clock. Services in St. Mary's
Catholic church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21

4 Travelling Practitioner for Thirty
Years,

A Travelling Practitioner for Thirty
Years.
Very many of our readers will be
panied to learn of the death of DR.. F.
B. Brewer, which occurred at the
home of his son in Fort Atkinson,
Tuesday of this week. He was taken
i'll at Mcmillan Junction two weeks
before, and was brought to the Fort
where every care and service was rem
dered, but the case was hopeless from
the outset. DR.. Brewer was born at
Highgate, VT, August 6, 1881. The
family moved to Warren, Ohio, in
1889, and afterwards to a farm near
Jefferson, Wis. He was educated at
local schools and at Ripon and Apple
ton, and taught at Hebron, Jeffers on
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
&, NJ. St. p. Trains.

Commencing Monday, May 25, the
way frcights will arrive and leave
Mineral Point every other day out
ward bound at 94O on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, and arriV-
ing at 5:I5 p. N. on Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays.
The Merchandise and Stock trains
will run daily as usual.
n. Il. SNOW, Agent. z
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21

and Whitewater till his health gave
out: at the latter place he was prin-
cfpal for eleven years. Obtaining a
thorough medical education he practic-
ed for a time at Chicago and at Fair
bury. Ill, and was for several years
a partner of the well knowd DR.. Price.
For the last thirty years he followed
an itinerant practice making the same
towns regularly, and he acquired a
handsome property as he had the con-
stituency. The deceased is survived
by his wife, a daughter of the late
James Miner of Hebron, and two sons,
both physicians. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Eaton of
Evanston. Ill, on Thursday; the
burial was at the Hebron cemetery
Whitewater Register.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
Schmidt kergan.

Married, at St. Mary's Catholic
church, by Rev. Father Weyer, at 8
O'Clock on Wednesday morning, May
20, Mr.. Joseph Schmidt Jr., to Miss
Gertrude Kergan. The bride is
daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs. Nicholas
Kergan and the groom son Of Mr..
Matthew Smith Many friends extend
congratulations and good wishes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
StciI Dcnlutll.

Married, ut St. Mary's Catholic
church, at five o'clock on Tuesday
morning, May 10, Mr.. Valentine Steil
and Mrs. Elizabeth Demuth, by Rev.
Father Weyer.
a wedding breakfast was partaken
of at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Mat
thew May, parents of the bride, after
which the newly welded pair took the
early train for wedding trip.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
Methodist Episcopal Church.

On next Sunday evening the pastor
will preach a serman the ''The Chris
tian Significance Of Memorial Day.
The young peoples Choir will have
special music An invitation is given
to the public to attend this service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
WOman's Christian Tenn
nerance Union.

The regular meeting Of the w, G.
r. u. will be held at the p. M. church
on Wednesday afternoon, May 27, at
2:3O sharp. There will be election of
officers for the coming year. AL
members are requested to be present.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
Wall Paper

suitable for Parlors, Living Rooms,
Dining Rooms, and Kitchens can be
found at Ivey's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21

II in the Market for Buggy,
Road Wagon or Surrey, call on N.
Martin Estate and see their large line
of the famous "Blue Ribbon" goods.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21
GOsSard Corset.

FRONT LACE.
This excellent corset is sold in Min
eral Point, by the agent Mrs. OrvilIe
Williams. Telephone 373.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21

MARIETTA.
Order Gold Medal Flour if your folks are
pernickty about their victuals. SALLY ANN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-05-21

Patton's Sun Proof Paint
goes the farthest. - Ivey's Pharmacy.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-06-04
1t was a Close Contest for the Gov
eted Prize.
Markings were very close
Difference of Only
.13 Per Cent

The Wing Scholarship prize
this year goes to Miss Estella
Morey, This prize amounted to
$4,000 in gold and is paid to the
student who completes the four
} ears course with the highest
average in the class. The mark
ings this year were closer than
usual and there was very little
difference between the four high
est. Miss Clarissa Johnson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Johnson, being only 13 per cent
below the winner. The name of
the winner was announced at the
graduating exercises on Friday
evening and Miss Morey was as
much surprised as any one. Her
parents live at Cable, but she has
attended the High School here
during the past four years. The
names of the highest in the class
and their average standings are
as follows: Estella Morey, 91.3
per cent; Clarissa johnson, 91.O7
per cent; Walter Duffy, 9O.o5 per
cent and Florence Clausen 1907
per cent. The trustees of the
fund are @. w. Frost and D. w.
Corning, and the hundred dol
lars which has already been paid
to the winner is the interest on
S2OO0.0O which is invested in
Railway bonds, at 5 per cent
interest.