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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26
BOX OFFICE DEMOCRATS.


The New YORK World thus sets lorJh
in plain hard words some original
thoughts on Democrats, Democracy,
and Chautauquas:
care the great political leaders Of the
future TO come from the Chautauuuas?
In particular. is the Democratic party
TO find deliverance and a deIiverer at
the Chautaumay Are the Chautauquas
to consume the time and waste the en-
erpies Of Democrats Of prominence?
On all parts Of the country, but es-
peciaIIy in the West, the Chautauqua
idea "a developed in Western New York
has been adopted ENLARGED upon and in
many cases travestied and cheapened.
There is q demand from these centres of
learning and idIeness for new scnsa-
tions. There is a premium upon extra
vagance Of speech. These is keen ap-
probation Of exaggrratiOu. Extremists
with paramount issues and sensational
lists with violent words and revolution
arv pIaDs finnish amusement and are
briefly in favor. Men Of wisdom and
Indictment and gobprness Of speech do
not last long on the Chautauoua circuit.
.,Evprvtbino in this world has it's
usrg, but is a career as a Chautauoua
dccIaimer, no matter how profitable it
NAV he financially caIculatpd TO pouip
. man for Democratic leadership We
do not find that the marty chieftains Of
tbn mast underwent sucb training in
stare arts No one hold the door and
sold tickets for jefferson and Jackson.
Douglas TiIdrn and Cleveland advpr-
tised their marty NOT themselves Not
one Of these lenders made cain Of his
Democracy. All Of them in their dav
were acclaimed Inv the peopIp but non
uIaritv of fine Guantanamo variety was
denied TO them. If they were alive now
how many Chautauquas would care to
see and bear.thpm in their tI7Ie cbarac-
tnrs?
"ExcpIIent rs is thp original Chautau
qua idea, it never contemplated the
training of Democrats. In its lowest
estimate thp Guantanamo is tawdrv
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26
A Good Small Farm For
Sale Very Cheap.

a farm so acres in the town Of VIII
low Springs-on main road-One half
mile from Darlington road. Seven
miles from the city of Mineral Point.
The land is all in good condition: A
considerable portion of it has been
cleared but not cultivated but short
time. Good house and good barn on
place. Farm is watered by good run
ming streams. Price $50 per. acre.
Inquire of Crawford Brothers at the
Democrat office, Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26
The Poor Mans Gym.

would you mind telling me-" asked
Mrs. BourdaIot, glancing admiringly
at the athletic shoulders of the pro
spective boarder. how do you keep in
such splendid physical condition"
81 go through a few gymnastic exer-
cises every morning" confessed the
young man. flushing.
''Well, I'm sorry. but we can't board
you. I've had the bathroom monopO-
nzed that way before. "-Kansas City
Times
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26

Mineral Point, Wis.,, Aug. 4, 1909.
To Mr. w. E. White:
Dear Sir---I have one of your Gone
Minute Washers" and find it satisfactory in
every way. | consider it the best washer I
have ever had. Very truly yours,
Mrs. Ernest c. Fielder,
Mineral Point, Wis, Aug. 10, 1909.
To Mr.. w. F. White:
| have used the One Minute Washer for
nearly three months and must say l could
not wish for a better or easier machine to
operate. 1t is the only labor saving ma
chine that | have ever seen or tried
| can recommend it to any one.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. NJ. w. Nav
Mineral Point, Wis.
To w. E. White:
Dear Strive like the Gone Minute"
washer which we purchased of YOU 1t is
especially good for sheets, blankets, quilts
and all large pieces. We would not want
to be without it, Respectfully,
A. n. Johnson.
Mineral Point, Wis.,, Aug. 3, 1909.
To The One Minute Washing Machine Agt
Dear Sir---To anyone who wants an up
to-date washing machine that will wash
clothes easily, quickly and well, most
heartily recommend the Gone Minute
Washing Machine" to their careful con-
sideratiOn. Yours truly,
Mrs. Bert c. VIVIAN
Mineral Point, Wis.,, Aug. 4, 1909
To Mr. William White, City:
| have been using a One Minute WASH
er for some time and find it the easiest run
ming and most satisfactory of any machine I
have ever used. Mrs NJ. w. Hunt.
Mineral Point, Wis.
Dear Sir---I find the washer quite satisfac-
tory so far and is better than any l have
used before. Yours respectfully,
Lelina Friday.
Mineral Point Wis.,, Aug. IA, 1907.
To Mr.. w. f. White:
Dear sir---In reply to yours of Aug. 18th
would say i'll regard to the One Minute
Washer that | purchased of you, that SO far
it has proven entirely satisfactory i'll every
respect. | have washed heavy bed clothes
and from that down to pocket handllerchiefs
and my clothes appear to be whittier and
One trial sufficient to demonstrate the truthf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26
BIG BADGER DAY
AND NIGHT FAIR
At PIatteYiIIe, Aug. 81, Sept. |,
z, 3, 1909.

Again we bid a cheerful welcome to
the most delightful season of the year,
the recreation and pleasure of the Big
Badger Fair.
This fair commands the patronage
of all, and each great annual event
presents some new, novel and highly
entertaining features.
The Big Night Fair is glorious,
er-to-be-forgotten occasion, and the
enormous display Of Fireworks will be
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26
The Old Style.

Koom oontaw thez yelauoo sandZ
And then taak handz;
Koortsid hwen eeoo haav and kist
The wayId waavz hwist
Nor is it the song of a boy scout who
is initiating the below Of the hedge
hog and at the same time whistling
between his teeth. No; it is Shake
speare's lyric, Come unto these yellow
sands" etc, as rewritten after the
Elizabethan style.-London Globe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26
His Definition.

Teacher-EVilfred, bee is some
thing we get wax from. Now, tell me,
what is a bee? Wilfred-Our teacher
is a bee because he's something we
get whacks from.-London Telegraph.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26
A General Competitive EXami-
nation

on October ,. 1909, will be held for the
position of Guard for Waupun Prison
and for the State Reformatory at Green
Bay.
Salaries range from 5000 to $3.50 per
annum with maintenance. Age limits
81 TO 45 years. Minimum weight 165
lbs. Minimum height fl. in. APP
ply TO the Office of the Commission at
Madison for application blanks and
further information
Mineral Points next market day will
be Thursday Sept. g
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26
Reproyed,

The Young Doctor-Just think; six
of my patients recovered this week.
The Old Doctor-It's your own fault
my boy. You spend too much time at
the club.-New York Life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26
His Criticism.

Mrs. Golightly Ito eminent musical
critic)-What do you think of the new
opera. Mr.. Crochet? Eminent Musical
Critic-WeII. it wouldn't be bad if
somebody would set it to music.-Lon-
Son Pick-Me-Up.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26
A Home for Sale Cheap.

$3.50 buys a centrally located comfort
able home.
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real Es
tate Agency at the Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26

At the same time the new Ayers Hair
Vigor is a strong hair tonic, promoting
the growth of the hair, keeping all the
condition. The hair stops falling, dan
druff disappears. A splendid dressing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26

One Take this" is better than ten
"God bless youS."-German PrOverb.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26

Enjoyment stops where Incidence be-
.yins.-Pollock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26
FOU y ID J!

A "One Minute Washing Machine"
which we claim without dispute to be
the easiest running machine on the
American market. This we have to
say. See what your neighbor has to
say about it. Here are only few of
the many users of the "One Minute"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-08-26

clearer than from any washer ever used.
1t is very simple III construction and any
child can operate it. | am we'll satisfied
with the machine so far and would not be
without it for twice what | paid for il if |
could not obtain another.
Yours Respectfully,
Mrs Mark W. Terrill
Mineral Point, Wis. Aug. ,, 1909.
To Mr. w. f. White:
Dear Sir---I have been using one OF your
One Minute washers for the past wear and
a half, and have found it very satisfactory.
Yours truly,
Mrs. W. r. Smith.
Mineral Point, Wis, Aug 10, 1907.
To Mr.. VIM +. White:
| would say your One Minute Washer is
all that YOU recommend it to be. Satislac-
tory i'll every way. Morris Van Matre
Mineral Point, July 80 1909
To Wm f, White
Dear Sir---We have used the One Min
ute washer for some time and must say that
for simplicity and easy running it is hard to
beat; and no gearing on top of lid to CON
tend with i'll opening the machine
Respectfully,
MIS-. /. T.. May.
Mineral Point, Wis.
To Mr.. White:
Kind Sir recommend the One Minute
Washer to be all right 1t does its work
fine. | have used it nearly year and |
think it is all right and also easy to run.
Yours truly,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Dresden.
Mineral Point, Wis, Aug. 10, 1907.
To Mr. White:
Dear Sir--I like your cone Minute'
washer very much | think it superior to
anything we have had.
Respectfully yours,
Mrs Josiah Lanvon.
Mineral Point, Wis, Aug. Is 1907.
Mr.. William f. White:
Dear Sir---I highly recommended your
washer, as washing quickly, and doing its
work good it requires lot of water because
the more you use the better it washes and
the easier your machine works.
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. Henry Drcscn.
ness of all claims made. Washers supplied
DWARF, Sole Agents, Mineral Point.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
NuGHBORHOOD NEWS
DolDsS oil the Meek In Surrounding
Towns.
HAPPENINGS OF GENERAL INTEREST
The Argus Correspondents Tell What
10 Going on In Their
Localities.
HAPPENINGS OF GENERAL INTEREST
TOWNSVILLE.
speclaI Correapondence nf rha A-sn.

opcct4l correspondence OF The Argaa
Rain, mud, sunshine, and snow.
7. X. Caufield is working for William
Riley.
Belle Bromhal was visiting in town
Monday.
Mrs. George Spears was in Kingwood
Thursday on business.
William Korte returned home from
Benwood last Wednesday.
George Cooke. of Grafton, is visiting
relatives and friends near here.
Mrs. Frank Koch and Miss Byrd Pvles
were shopping in Tunnelton Monday.
Fay Hartsell, who has been sick with n
ing slowly.
Misses Margaret Wright and Gertrude
Ile,inan were Grafton visitors Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. Patrick Caufield, OF Clarksbure. il
visitlng her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon
Mattingly, OF near here.
Frank Holman, principal of the school
mere, was IN Grafton Saturday and Sun
day. He returned Monday morning.
V. II. Cooke, of Clarksburg. arrived in
town Tuesday TO transact some business
and TO attend the sale of Mr.. Mattingly.
Charlie, the S-year-old son of Charles
Martin, fell from a wagon last week and
broke his arm. DIR. Rankin rendered sur
gical aid.
George Hart, who was foreman of the
mines here last winter, moved his family
TO Ciarksburg Monday, where he has a
position with mining company.
Ed Greaser, of Fairmont, was here last
week visiting MIR. and Mrs. Frank Greaser
lie has been in the hospital there with a
broken limb. He returned Monday.
A crowd from here attended the sale of
Simeon Mattingly Tuesday. We under
stand MIR. Mattingly will locote in this
town. We would be glad 10 welcome him
In our midst.
Quite crowd from here went 10 Birds
Creek Sunday night TO attend the meet
ing there. And Davey and Nettie said
they would rather come the long way
nome than to meet the other boys i'm the
ROAD; But we Will catch him yet. Look
out, Davey.
The many friends here OF Clarence Lu-
cas- were shocked 10 hear OF his sudden
leath saturday which occurred from
drowning ut Rivesville while ATTEMPTING
10 cross the river. Mr.. Lucas has lived
here and at Irona for several wears and
was well thought of by all.
| J. l.. Mckenzie left Thursday for Clarks.
burg, where he will join a crowd of sports
men and go to the Allegheny mountains
Tor several weeks hunting. When Mr..
Mckenzie returns you may be sure he
VIII dine on bear meat, as he is like
Teddy when he sees a bear.
We noticed recently i'm TIE ARGt-s an
item referring % some strawberries ripe
and I'm full growth at this time of The
year. j. l.. Mckenzie, OF this place, also
has some fine large Strawberries ripe and
enjoying them at every meal. III you
doubt this ask the correspondent from
this place.
A certain young lady here has been
greatly worried this week While con-
versing with n gentleman friend lately he
said, Your remarks seem 80 cute 10 me. -
ana now she has borrowed seventeen die
tionaries and read all the books of Moses
trying 10 find the definition of CUTE !"
We wish her success.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
Not Good Taata

The Oil Review thinks it is not good
taste to have inserted in a newspaper a
card OF thanks after one has lost a rela-
tive by death. Following is what the
sistersville paper says on the subject:
For some reason, Just why would be
hard to explain, it has been the custom
Tor long time of people to print in the
home newspaper Cards OF Thanks, in
which they name those who have been
kind to them either in sickness, death. or
other .aiiiiction. Why this practice should
prevail Is beyond our comprehension. Is
it not the bounden duty of those who
have health and wealth TO assist those
who are in distress2 Are those that do so
doing any more than those which are
gwen by word of mouth? Why should
those who have been benefited or com
iorted parade the fact before the public?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11

Special cOrrespOndsnes Of The Argus.
H. u = =. "a

oDcclAA N0rrcspondence OF The Argus.
Albert Ringer is still improving.
Miss Gertie Kelley IL on the sick list.
Mrs. Mary Hanger has moved onto the
mountain.
Bert Feather is wearing big boots this
time. It's boy.
w. A. Wolfe did some painting for /.
A. Frankhouser last week.
A. S. Chidester was seen i'm our COM
munity few days the past week
Miss Edna Feather visited friends in
and near Terra Alta the past week.
The stork visited the home Of John S.
Kelley Sunday and left fine boy baby.
Our school is moving along nicely. We
believe Mr.. Miller is the right man in the
right place.
Miss Maude Liyengood spent part Of
last week with Mrs. Catherine Groves
| making ladies' suits.
Guy Crane has been on the sick list for
the past two weeks, but we are glad to
learn that he is better.
Troy Groves moved into his new house
last Tuesday and in the evening the Young
people gave him an old-fashioned sere-
made.
Mrs. Fannie Corrothers and sister. Miss
Belle matllck, OF Missouri, accompanied
by Mrs. Annie Fortney, of Reedsyille.
and Misses Maude and Frances Guseman,
OF Ear, were calling on friends in this
community the past week.
We feel sad 20 note the death of Will
| liam Allen Ringer. He contracted fever
some time ago and had been lying i'm a
very critical condition until Thursday eve
ming, November 4, he passed over the
dark stream of death. The funeral sery-
ice was conducted November 6 at the
Centenary church by Rev. Albert Engle.
OF the Nj. II. church, who delivered an
able funeral discourse. The remains were
laid TO rest by the side of his first wife in
the Centenary cemetery. Undertaken Earl
Harmed had charge of the funeral. De-
| ceased was twice married. His first wife
was Alice DeBerry, who died number
OF years ago. To this union was born
two sons, who are both living. He later
married Berthena Kelley. To this union
was born two sons, both living. De-
ceased leaves a wife, four sons, an aged
mother, four brothers and one sister. He
was noble citizen, good neighbor, and
leaves host of friends. We give the
family OF the deceased our heartfelt sym
patty.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
DEATH IN RIVER.
Fight OF Hunting Dogs In Crowded
Boat Causes Tragedy.

Clarence Lucas, aged 20 years, met death
by drowning and three others, Reuben
Wells, Charles Murphy, and Abe Morri-
son, narrowly escaped with their lives
Saturday night at Rivesville, few miles
from Fairmont.
The men had started on a coon hunt
and were crossing the Monongahela river
in steel boat with seven dogs aboard.
The hounds started fight and the boat
was capsized about twenty feet from shore.
Men nearby attempted to save the hunt
ers and brought all ashore but Lucas. The
latter leaves wife and child at Rives-
vile. His body was taken to the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Lucas,
at Independence, Monday for burial. Mr..
Lucas was well known in this vicinity,
having worked at TOWNSVILLE and Irona
at different times.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q a 8 TO RIA
Oak Grove.

Special Correspondence of The Argus.
G. w: Guthrie moved into his new
house this week.
Mr.; and Mrs. Leroy Trembly visited at
Ami Forman's last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Staley Dodge visited at
q. w. Guthrie's Sunday.
Our school is starting oil nicely with
Miss Myrtle Lemon as teacher.
Miss Tressie Guthrie visited at David
VOLTS, near GAINESVILLE, Sunday.
A. j. Freeland is doing quite a LOT of
husking and shredding corn for the peo-
pie this fall.
Rev. Sallaz preached a very able SER
mon at White Oak Springs Sunday to a
large congregation.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wiles and Mr..
and Mrs. Abe Wiles were visiting rela-
tves IN Morgantown last week.
Alonzo Larew moved in with Staley
Dodge Monday. He has rented Elmer
wilson's sawmill and is going to run it
this winter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
BYandonVille.
- corTesDondenee d % -.

l obtltai NYffe1i lpfuencc OF The Argus.
The farmers are busy husking corn.
lirs. r. j. Eddy IL visiting relatives At
UniOntown.
Wilbert circuit and wife visited home
w. II. Early expects to move 30 Bran
dgnyiIle soon.
$. J.. Frankhouser is advertising magic
oil and gathering Fern.
Nlr. and Mrs. b. =. Miller and Children
are visiting at Elliottsville.
Mr. j. D. spikeT, who has been in
with typhoid fever, 81 better.
The game warden wac noticed ON opr
streets Tuesday. Look out boys.
Mr. and Mrs. J. y. Weltner attended
the funeral at Sugar Valley Sunday.
Rev. r $. Wither preached a very in.
teresting sermon here Sunday night.
Our rural delivery man says gbe e.
eight, but viii b. nine boo tbe spring.
Mr.. W J.. Nicman and Rosa Cupp af-
day
Mrs. Guy Orcott returned from Graf.
gpin, where she has been visiting home
Mrs. John Matlick visited at WI.
Nieman' andJ. p. Barnes Saturday and
Sunday.
Misc Meta Benson and Fanny Orcott
are suffering from heart trouble. DR.
Dcioe De- the attending physician.
J. II. Cupp add wife will leave Sun
Gag Tor PennsborO on their h0neyrnoop
They viii D. home after December we
extend our hearty congratulations.
STAR LSGnr.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
Ear.
Social CoresDondeneo n me- Argal

Special Correspondence o. The Arzas
John Wilhelm, ofOu. isin our vicinity
Gay Guseman returned from PonusyI-
ysnia Friday.
Mr.. j.. X Miller b. visiting rlatigus
at Hannahsvil.c.
Albert Teets. Of Cranesule. visited
relatives here Wednesday
Guy Kelley made another hulnea irp
to Albright station Friday
Bruce Deals little bon. who La been
sick The pact week, b. better
Revs Thomas and Guthrie we're boz our
vicinity Monday ~ last week
Mrs Anna Fortncy. Of near RoadeyiIIe.
visited at $. Frank Kelley TUESDAY.
Mr Marshall Harmed. of Brandon
vile, visited friends here "wednesday
Charley Kelley, sister, and cousin Mary
and Lucy Kelley visite4 at Charles spikerls
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Hieman. Of
Addison, Pa, have been spending fegg
days with relatives here
Miss Alice Guseman has gone over TO
Sugar Valley % stay awhile with Mrs
frankhOuser, who is very 3d.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
Bethlehem.
Special Correspondence Of The Argus.

opecihi correspondence OF The Argus.
Claude Keefover is on the sick list.
Lester Brown was calling on his par
ents Sunday.
Charles johnson purchased fine driv-
ing horse last week.
There will be preaching at this place
next Sunday morning at 1890 o'clock.
Miss Pearl Chichester visited her sister.
Mrs. Walter Johnson, last Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Lula Mcdaniel, of Kingwood, is
visiting her uncle, John Mcdaniel, OF
near here.
Thomas Lemon and son Charles left
Sunday for Hundred, where they will dc
some painting.
The Bethlehem brass band is progress.
ing, nicely. Band practice every Tuesday
and Friday evenings.
Some of the young people attended
protracted meeting at Birds Creek last
week. Orval says some of the boys make
too much noise
Last Thursday evening James Huber
was greatly surprised when several of ouI
young people called at his home and had
an old-fashioned tafrY party.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
ksyssr Tribune Changes Hands

w. II. Barger, for several years editor
OF the Mountain Echo at Keyser, has pur.
chased the Tribune, the Democratic organ
OF that place, and took charge last week.
While Mr.. Barger gave the people Of
Mineral county mighty good paper in
the Echo, we look for great things in the
Tribune now that the editors heart is in
the work. Democracy deserves some en-
ergetic boosting in old Mineral and THE
ARGUS wishes the Tribune under it, new
management abundant success.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11

We offer tIoo reward for any case OF ca.
tarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Ca
tarTh Cure.
+. ]. CHENEY s. Co. Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned. have known r.
Cheney Tor the last IS years. and believe
HIM perfectly honorable IN all business
transactions and financially able 20 carry
out any obligations made by his hrm
WALDIHC. KIHHAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
HaTs Catarrh Cure is taken Internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Testimonials sent
lree. Price 7Sc per bottle. Sold by all
Take Halls Family Pills for constip.tIon
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-11-11
Kind Words.

The kingwood Argus, one of the best
weekly newspapers in the state has re-
Gently celebrated its 3sth birthday. Sldell
Brown the former able and fearless edi-
Tor, was succeeded by Mr.. Mehrten, and
be l. holding itup 10 it, former excellence.
The Argus Is one Of the best weeklies i'm
the state and the Record wishes il many
more years Of active service in the Demo-
cratic ranks and in the interest of the
common people. West Union Record.