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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
TERRIFIC WIND AND RAIN STORM
Dwellings Flooded, Shade Trees and
Fences Leveled, Streets, Fields
and Gardens Furrowed.

The most terrific storm of wind and
rain Mineral Point and surrounding
country have experienced for over a
quarter Of a century made its visit last
Saturday evening. For upwards of one
hour and half rain fell in sheets ac-
companied by wind so wild and fierce
that it not only proved destructive, but
was dangerous for man on beast to face.
For about two hours ominous clouds
were gathering their forces and almost
instantly upon letting loose their tor
rents streets simply served as beds for
streams. On poured the rain and on
blew the wind wildly, and the query
was, "will it never stop" The ele-
ments spent their fury in time but not
before great damage was done.
The streets of our billy little city
were so badly washed by the rushing
waters that thousand dollars will
scarcely put them in as good condition
as they were before the storm. Several
of the dwellings situated in the rayines
were flooded in cellar and basement to
the extent of four or five feet a whole
lot Of it being muddy substance, and
citizens thus visited undergo great in
convenience and considerable loss. Val
ued shade and fruit trees in all parts of
the city were laid PROSTATE and fences
toqpled over in many places. Fortunate
" dwellings, and other buildings within
the city were undisturbed by the wind
During the first part of the storm
heavens artillery displayed a fierceness|
that betokened serious results, but the
Only report of lightning striking within
the city was at the home of W. II.
Blewett, where the kitchen chimney
was singled out and the woodwork set
on fire, which Mrs. Blewett readily ex-
tnguished by the application of water.
AS natural result all rushing waters
of the city conferred at the depot where,
at the termination of the storm, all the
railroad tracks and even the platform
were under from four to six inches of
water. The rubber plant buildings,
hav& by the depot, We're Hooded, and
wFp men at the zinc works were more
or iess hampered in the prosecution of
their tasks because of invading water
From this point the surging torrent
sped on via the railroad track, and
from two to four miles out undermined
the track so that it was not safe to run
train over it, and in consequence the
train due in this city at 9;40 that even
ing did not get in until Sunday after
noon. AS it was, the passengers and
crew of the same train had a weird
and trying experience coming from
Monroe to Highland Junction, having
to contend with the wild storm every
foot of the way between those two
points, at the latter of which they
were held all night.
Farmers suffered more than little
from damage to fields, fences and
buildings Frank Ivey's hay shed and
other buildings were leyeled and his
loss is considerable, and new barn of
Cbas. Walkers, about completed, was
wrecked. 1t was a terrific storm all
about here, yet not so bad as in the Vi
entity Of Prairie du Chen and Nc Greg
or, account Of which is published
elsewhere.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25

H. S. Vaughn Of Platteville was a
business caller here Tuesday.
Miss Ollie Biers Of Darlington visit
ed her brother here this week.
F, G. Burr Of Lancaster circulated
among friends here this week.
Mrs. J. Clark Of Miffiin visited with
Mineral Point friends Tuesday.
Mr.. Frank Kreig Of Export, Iowa.
spent several days this week at the
home Of his sister, Mrs Roy Naef.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
Rev. Bender Doing Well.

A postal from Rev. s. A. Bender,
who underwent an operation for appen-
dicitis last Thursday at the Wesley
Hospital, Chicago is to the effect that
he is doing we'll and that he expects to
be able to walk around a little the last
of this week This is splendid news
for Mr.. Bender's many ANXIOUS friends
in Mineral Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25

A few Ladies Spring Jackets and Skirts.not i
t a GREAT BIG CUT IN PRICE
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
NJ. nv Rainbridge of Min was a

Mr. w. cambridge Of Mifflin was
caller here on Monday.
Miss Agnes Ellingen came home
from Chicago last Friday.
Mr. A. f. Goodspied Of Chicago
spent Sunday in this city.
W. D. Brown went to Chicago via
Tuesday afternoon train.
For tornado windstorm and fire
Insurance. see II. S. Well Four first
class companies. IOWA
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25

Rob. Charles, son Of John Charles,
has been in our city for about a week
boyhood chums and scenes.
He halls from Denver, Col, and reports
his folks being well. His cousin, Mrs.
+. G. Spooner, entertained in his honor
Tuesday evening.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25

The pastor, Rev. W. 7. Walker, has
aecided to take up eyangelistic work,
commencing about Sept. 1st
The Rev. w. j. G. Bond Of Ke-
vance. ILL.,, has received and accepted
a unanimous call to the Mineral Point
circuit and will commence his labor
here Sept. /, 1908.
J. +. HAWKINS,
Stewart.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
Buy a Lighter. Simpler Automobile.

Wait for the famous Lambert. Get
away from all gears none to strip nor
to shift for change Of speed-easiest
to handle strong lightest most eco
nomical to operate. Address
john j. WEsCoTT Co., Agts.,
25w2 Monroe, Wis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
Apron Bazaar and Pantry Sale.

The Dorcas society will give an apron
bazaar and pantry sale at the old bank
building on Saturday, June o. Bread
and rolls, pasties, cake, cookies and
25w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
Notice on Firecrackers.

The premature celebration Of the 4th
Of July in this city has become a nui-
sance, particularly 80 along High and
Commerce strsets.
The public is hereby notified that any
person disturbing the peace BY the dis
charge Of giant frecrackers or other
wise, will be arrested and punished to
the full severity Of the law.
EDWARD BRoWN,
Mayor
Dated this goth day Of June, A. d. 1903.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-06-25
Strawberries.

Now is the tipe 10 put up straw
berries. Leave yopr order with the
Toay Grocery Co.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16

estry. 1t is accessible enough to allow
of moderate cutting at frequent inter-
walls; its protection from trespass, graz
ing and fire does not require an elabo-
rate scheme of defense; and taxation is
not so great burden because the rev.
enue in farm supplies more than meets
this item every year.
In Circular 1873, recently issued by
the Forest Service and which can be
had free of the Forester at Washing
ton, the model woodlot and the present
condition of woodlots of the Ohio Valley
region are discussed. Suggestions are
given as to uses of the woodlot and its
protection from grazing, fire and wind,
and from injury during cutting. and for
the improvement of typical woodlots Of
dense first growths, of mature open
stand, of dense young stand, and sap
ling thicket.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
Men Carry the Pins.

When the tall woman entered the
car it was seen that her skirt was
badly torn. The glances Of others
caused the woman to notice the rent
in her garment and she felt for a pin
to hide the damage. Finding none
she appealed to her next-door neigh
Dor.
Have you few spare pins about
YOU madam" she asked.
The woman had none. but passed
the query on, and in few moments
every passenger was looking along
concealed edges and turning back
lapels. At last four pins were pro-
duced All of them were contributed
by men,.
1--WE never need them as much as
the women" said one Of the men, but
somehow most OF us carry them, and
they don't"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
IS ASHAMED OF NATIONS DEBT
English Woman Mortified at Huge
Sum Owed by Country.

An English gentleman rather plain
lively confides to the London outlook
that he no sooner flatters himself that
he has turned his otherwise perfectly
satisfactory wife into something ap-
preaching an economist than he finds
out that he has done nothing Of the
kind.
He had, or he so beloved, firmly
implanted in her mind the fact that
England has the greatest revenue ever
known, when she learned. through a
lecturer at her club. the figures Of the
national debt.
John" she said. on her return.
didn't you tell me that England has
the greatest revenue ever known"
YES" he said.
Then how lie It, she said. keenly,
that we have such an enormous debt?
Do we really owe that terrible sunni"
She named 1t with great elaboration
and awe.
He admitted that the figures were
correct.
We'll, II that Is so." his wife said.
firmly, II will never again admit
abroad that / am an Englishwoman. I
could not travel In comfort known as
one of a nation so shamefully indebt-
ed."-Youth's Companion.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16

In Europe there is in common use
a medicine bottle with glass stopper.
which has tiny groove running down
one side OF it, which corresponds to n
tiny groove in the neck Of the bottle.
These are used for medicines that
must be dropped, such as nux vomica
and strychnine, and, when the stopper
is turned with the groove toward that
in the bottle, the medicine drops out
easily and not too rapidly. but, when
finished, the stopper need only be
turned back so that the two grooves
do not coincide, and the medicine Is
protected from the air
Thus 1t is not necessary to remove
the stopper from the bottle from the
time It is filled until the medicihs has
all been used
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
MARRIAGES At SECOND HAND.
Peculiar Ceremony Believed by Many
to Be Legal.

Secondhand marriages." said a
clergyman to a Philadelphia Bulletin
writer, ARE believed legitimate and
binding by many ignorant people. In
fact, during my slum work. found a
number OF worthy couples who
claimed to have been married second
hand. OF course, such marriages have
no existence in law.
ITO marry secondhand, you and
your lady attend an actual wedding.
and silently make the responses which
the real bride and bridegroom make
aloud
Secondhand marriages are popular
on account of their cheapness-they
save all fees. Their secrecy is another
great advantage-none can find them
out. In fact, everybody would prob
ably marry secondhand, but for the
unfortunate fact that the ceremony
doesn't legally hold"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
SAYS DRAIN DOES NOT FEEL
French Professor Declares Stomach 4
Emotional Center.

The solar plexus is the emotional
brain. says Prof. Francois Guyot An
emotion that attacks us is felt there
first. Thus. II we feel anxiety 1t may
give ms, II severe. a positive stomach
ache. It may even be productive Of
nausea.
While the brain does the thinking.
Prof. Guyot opines that 1t does not
feel. The cerebrum, the major part
Of the brain. 10 the intellectual, but
not the emotional center. The brain
represents the intelligence. The spinal
cord and the cerebellum, the latter the
little brain. not yet well understood,
and attached to the brain proper,
govern equilibrium and the muscles Of
the body. But the emotions are 10
Gated in the sympathetic nervous sys-
tenn ramifying through the body. Their
chief center IL the great plexus Of
nerves which lies against the back
bone and embraces the stomach.
This does not think, but II feels.
What It does not feel Is not felt 1t
all, apart from pure intellectual cog
milton, and its purely passive and sub
3ective sensations may often be re-
garded as warning OF danger or pos
sible mischief.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
Feelings EorcibIy Expressed.

Among the Special teachers in the
Chicago public schools is one who has
endeared herself to teachers and chill
dren alike because Of her warm heart
and her wonderful skill with the lit
tie ones.
One bitter cold morning she was on
her way to school among the sub
merged tenth" when little fellow met
her with smile on his face, but SO
little clothing on his pinched body that
she impulsively said: Here, Tony,
won't you please carry my nun for me
and hold 1t close 30 the Wild can't
blow IL away?'
He marched as proud escort to
the great front doors, where he turned
his beautiful black eyes up to his be-
loved teacher and said with all the
fervor of his soul: Il love you, love
you like HI"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
Mistake. Maybe.

A young man who boards on the
West side doesn't know whether his
Iandlady made mistake or meant to
give him a quiet dig, He told the
story of one of his own exploits at the
dinner table the other evening-he
has hearty appetite, by the way
and concluded with the remark:
THAT may sound awfully exag-
gerated to you folks, but | give you
my word tia perfectly true"
"Oh, Mr.. Tawker," the lady Of the
house fastened to assure him. I'm
sure no one who knows you would
ever doubt your yoracity. Kansas
City Times.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
Reward for Kind Act.

Seven thousand dollars left to him
by a man whom he had lost all track
of for nearly 40 years has come to
Rev. Richard B. Dilworth Of Oxford,
Pa. as a result Of kind acts done long
ago. At that time Mr.. Dilworth was a
missionary to the Indians and the tes-
tator was struggling ranchman. He
was DESTROYS Of an education. and
Mr.. Dilworth helped him with his
studies. The two men drifted apart,
and Mr.. Dilworth heard nothing what
ever of him until he was notified that
he had been left beneficiary in his
will.
The testator did not know his where
about, and the bequest was made sim
ply to r. B. Dilworth, so detectives
have been searching for him for sew
eral months.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
animation were: Marshall Cooney,
James Doyle, Fred Store, Henry Bylkas,
A. s. Ives and Thomas Cummings.


SUGGESTIONS to Woodlot Owners.
The woodlot is very large factor in
the production of the raw material
which supports the fourth greatest in
dustry of the country. Although the
area of single woodlot is small, the
cuttings are more frequent than from
the largertimber tract and it is probable
that the total amount of timber pro-
duced by woodlots is greater than that
produced by timber tracts.
Not only this; farm without a coed
woodlot is incomplete. Usually, not
less than one-eighth Of the acreage of
every farm should be devoted exclusive
ly to timber growing. properly man.
aged the woodlot will supply the farm
er with posts, fuel and building mater
ial, as suits his convenience best. 1t
may even furnish some timber for
market.
Again, the farm house should be pro-
tected from winds. For the livestock
grower, shielding the barnyard and
feedlots will reduce the quantity of
grain necessary to fatten stock, since
less food will be required to keep up the
animal heat in winter. A belt of forest
trees will greatly reduce the danger of
late frosts to the fruit blossoms of an
orchard.
The woodlot should occupy the waste
land not suitable for farm crops. Steep
hillsides, ravines, swamps, sand dunes,
creek banks, rocky slopes, and corners
cut off by bitches, creeks, or railroads
will sustain good growth of timber
and become an important source of rev.
enue. Forest growth on steep slopes
and river banks protects them from
erosion by heavy rains and freshets.
The woodlot affords one of the best
opportunities for the practice of for
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
HAPPINESS MEANS GOOD WORK.
Sorrow and Misfortune Elements That
Make Effort Painful.

On Huxley's marriage, Darwin wrote
to him: Il hope your marriage will
not make you idle; happiness, ! fear,
10 not good for work." But one must
disagree with this eminent man. Hap
piness "comforteth the hands to
work." makes the brain lively. and
gives courage to confront difficulties.
1t is sorrow and misfortune that lower
the spiritual temperature, and make
effort painful Moreover, no mortal
enjoys such perfect degree Of bliss
as to be Tapped in an Elysian dream
The happiest marriage-and Huxley's
was happy-brings many cares, bur-
dens and responsibilities. Perhaps
without that domestic accord he could
never have accomplished the work he
did! for he said. II have a woman-ele-
ment in me-" and for women the most
whitening and destructive thing in the
world is to be unhappy.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
Bees in q Church.

For more than 20 years swarm Of
bees has been in the roof of the nave
OF field (Eng) Parish church.
They have lately abused the hos
pitality shown them by coming inside
The building and even singing mem
Der of the choir as well as annoying
the vicar while he was in the pulpit.
A week ago they entered the church
In hundreds and their dead bodies
covered the floor.
A bee expert has since been called
in and after removing portion of the
roof he succeeded in carrying of the
whole colony in a hive. The vicar
said, Il part with them without re.
gret"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
Impromptu Speeches.

Why be ashamed Of getting your
speeches made for you by another!
Your clothes are made by another
why not your speeches? Both, after
all, are necessary to successful par.
liamentary career. Impromptu speech.
es flor any occasion)--as these require
more time in their preparation 1t is
necessary to make charge Of seven
guineas per thousand, which is. how.
ever, inclusive of humor and quota.
tions. Our series of "Impromptu
Speeches for One Hundred and One
Occasions" can be had for $500, OF
on the Times" system of payment
for $50 down and 10 monthly pay.
ments of ESQ each.-London Punch
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
To Keep Flies Outside.

For those who object to wire netting
in the windows during the summer. a
new idea has been found to prevent
flies and such annoying pests from
entering the house. This new pre-
tentative is a window.box OF mignon-
cite. It seems that the insects do not
care to face the odor Of this charming
flower, SO that It is an effectual bar
rier against their invasion. It sounds
like a very pretty idea. and we may ex-
pect to see ugly wire screens entirely
discarded ana the WINDOWS decor atcl
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
LANsEg BARAeA COUNTY, MICHIGAN SATURDAY. NAY 49,
State 81.
CLOVER.

The condition of meadows and
pastures in the southern counties is 81,
in the central counties SO, in the north
ern counties SO and in the State 81.
The acreage of clover sown compared
with an average for the past five years,
in the southern counties is SO, in the
central counties 70, in the northern
counties 81 and in the State IS.
The acreage of clover that will be
plowed up because winter killed or other
wise destroyed in the southern and
central counties is 6, in the northern
counties II and in the State 2.
OATS.
The acreage sown up to date, COM
pared with an average for the past five
years, in the southern and central CO.
unties is So, in the northern counties 81
and in the State IS.
SPRING PIGS AND LAMBS.
The per cent of spring pigs saved, as
compared with 1907 in the State and
southern counties is SO and in the
central and northern counties 80. The
per cent of lambs saved, as compared
with 1907 in the State and central CO.
unties is 81, in the southern counties 80,
and in the northern counties so.
FARM WAGES.
The average monthly wages with
board, in the southern counties Is $23. IL,
in the central counties $22.O2, in the
northern counties 1921 and in the
State $22. 80.
The average wages by the day without
board, in the southern counties is 81. 38,
in the central counties $1.37, in the
northern counties $1.A and in the State
81. 40.
The average wages in the State last
year, by the month, with board was
$23.S3 and the average wages by the
day without board was $1.44.
FRUIT.
The prospects for fruits are good and
unless very late frosts occur the yield
will be up to the average.
The following table will show the
prospect at the present time for crop
of the various kinds Of fruit in the
State and the different Sections:
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
III. License for BEING Born.

"As / was about to enter one Of the
schools the other morning" said DR..
Luther II. Gulick, the superintendent
Of physical training in the New York
schools, Il met little chap who was
crying bitterly. After lot Of ques.
tioning to learn the cause OF his dis
tress he informed me. The principal
won't let me 60 to school. He sent
me home because forgot to bring my
license for being BORN"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-16
|Of Interest To
Pequanillg People.
Nels Kukkola Loses Watch Charm
Presented BY Peqnamins Res
idents in 1895.

The following article which appeared
in the Ontonagon Herald under date Of
May 9th will be of considerable interest
to residents of Pequaming and vicinity.
James Brown, Of Mass City, charged
with larceny, was discharged in Justice
Spellman's court Wednesday afternoon.
The complainant was Nels Kukkola OF
Hancock and it was alleged that Mr..
Brown had watch, chain and charm,
valued at $41, belonging to Mr.. Kuk-
kola. The testimony of several wit
nesses was taken but there was no evil
dence showing that the defendant was
guilty.
This was the third attempt to fasten
the crime upon Mr.. Brown. He was
tried before Justice Store at Mass City
on Tuesday of last week, but the jury
disagreed. A new trial was started the
following day, but after the jury had
been summoned the complainant with
drew the charge.
At the examination before Justice
Spellman Mr.. Kukkola stated that on
July Is last he woke up early in the
morning near the engine house at the
Mass mine, minus his watch, chain and
charm. The preceding evening he had
started to walk from Mass City to
Greenland, but had no recollection of
his actions in the meantime.
Mr.. Kukkola did not value the watch
and chain very highly but he hated to
become separated from the charm. 1t
was presented to him while resident
of Pequaming in recognition of brave
deed he performed. On February II,
1896, Mr.. Kukkola and a companion res
cued with small boat 19 men who
were drifting out in the lake on an ice
foe.
For this heroic deed Mr.. Kukkola was
presented by Pequaming people with
gold medal, egg shaped, on which was
inscribed in Finnish: "Nels Kukkola,
Pequaming, Mich, u. S. of America,
for saving 10 lives on February II, 1886,
on the Michigan lakes"
Mr.. Brown testified that on July Ia
last he found on the sidewalk near W..
A. Browns residence a watch with a
black leather strap attached and that a
day or two later he gave it to Marshal
Thomas Cooney, explaining how it came
in his possession. Mr.. Cooney, being
unable to find the owner, returned the
watch to Mr.. Brown just short time
before his arrest. This watch was
shown to Mr.. Kukkola, but he did not
recognize it as the one which he had
lost.
The only evidence connecting Mr..
Brown with the crime was that of Fred
Store and it was ruled out in the hear
ing. Mr.. Store swore that James Doyle
had told him that the defendant had in
his possession a watch, chain and charm
answering to the description of the ones
Mr.. Kukkola had become separated
from.
Mr.. Doyle admitted that he had made
such q statement to Mr.. Store, but
claimed that he concocted the story to
get even with Mr.. Brown over some
trouble which they had.
Among those in attendance at the ex-