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The Globe-republican., 1909-06-17

Everyone should attend the meetings to
be conducted by the Kansas State Tenn
perance Union in Dodge City on Sunday,
June 20, to be addressed by one of its
representatives, Rev. Harlan Tuley Da-
Wis. Mr.. Davis will tell something of the
progress OF the temperance reform and
the overthrow of the liquor traffic
throughout the country and of the bene-
fits of law enforcement in our own state
He will speak 10 the Christan church at
II o'clock. at Fort Dodge at 3 p. m, and
in the Methodist church at p. m. He
is a strong and forceful speaker, thor
oughly familiar with his subject aud in
tensely interested in the work In which
he is engaged He is representing an or
ganization that has had large part in
the law enforcement movement which
has cleaned up the state, and all who are
interested in good citizenship and civic
righteousness should hear Mr.. Davis next
Sunday.
A man named Rawins passed bogus
check for $76. at the Drake grocery
store this week. paving a bill at the
store, and received $50 In change, which
be got away with. Hell has not been To-
Gated yet.
A Mexican picked up a check for $47.
which had been cashed at the Arga bright
& Sidlow grocery, and had been left "
ing on desk by mistake, a day or two
ago. The check was cashed again at the
YorkIKey store, where the Mexican had
boughta pair of shoes. Later the check
was missed BY ArgabrIght, and tho city
mashal located check, Mexican and
money In short time.
The Globe-republican., 1909-06-17
Mems Rrotharhood MaatInn.

The next meeting Of the Mems Broth.
erhood of the Presbyterian church will
be held at the court house on Sunday
June 20, at p. m. AT this meeting the
program will be "David the Soldier,'
D. Baird; "David the Statesman W.
Slocum. All members are urged to be
present and to ask friends to attend.
The Globe-republican., 1909-06-17
Mrs. Sarah ]. sorey, mother Of Rev. M.

Mrs. Sarah j. Sorey, mother of Rev. M.
Lee Sorey, Of this place, died at the hos
pltal here yesterday at l:45 O'Clock. She
had never recovered from her trouble Of
several months ago, when she underwent
an operation at a Kansas City hospital
for cancer A. X. Sorey, son from
Chicago, and A. NJ. sorey, another son
who lives in Oklahoma, arrived here be.
fore their moth er's death. The remains
were AIKEN 10 Winfield for burial.
The Globe-republican., 1909-06-17

Rev. G. E. Williams and wife Of Buck
lin were attending the Ford County Sun
day School Convention In Dodge City
Monday and Tuesday.
The Globe-republican., 1909-06-17
Hedge Post.

Mrs. Geo Stumph and daughter and
Mrs. Gus Guthrie and daughter left for
Chicago Wednesday forseveraldays visit.
The Globe-republican., 1909-06-17
A farmer few miles from Dodve r,tv

A farmer few miles from Dodge City
reported about two weeks ago that he
would not have an acre of wheat worth
cutting, but he stated here this week that
he has 100 acres that will make from IL
to 10 bushels per acre. There are lot
of the farmers whose prospects have inn
proved In the same ratio In the last two
or three weeks The ones who, two
weeks ago, expected to have fair, av-
erage crop, now expect big yield.
The Globe-republican., 1909-06-17

Don't buy your lumber these days With
out trying v. II. Lum q Co. They have
. very large stock and sell at The lumber
market prices which you see every week
in this paper. 9S.2k
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-04-29

1t is feared the frosty nights the fore
part of this week injured the winter
wheat somewhat.
We can next week boast of fast
mail train which is regarded as decid-
ed benefit by our business men.
The tonsorial room of Staum & Ter
rill has recently been beautified with a
fresh coat of paint.
One of the most agreeable social
gatherings occurred at the house of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Wilson last Wednes-
day evening. Their friends were in
vited to enjoy with them the twenty
fifth anniversary of their marriage.
While Jas. Lynch, an old farmer re-
siding near Rock Branch, was engaged
in hitching up team Sunday, VIM.
Dodge, a negro, who had been en-
ployed by Mr.. Lynch, dealt him terri
bic blow on the head with a heavy
pitchfork, breaking the skin on the
right side commencing just over the
eye and extending back for about five
inches. His injury is bad enough but
we understand the doctor in charge
thinks he will not suffer long.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-04-29

Geo. w. Kirst, a young man of 10
years, had his left leg broken above the
knee by falling tree last Friday. He
was chopping timber on his father S
farm, about four miles north of this
city.
Three quite pretentious new houses
are already under construction in this
city. those of Albert S. White, James
Stevens and J. B. Reynolds. Builders
are encouraged by the prospects of CON
siderable other work during the summer.
A bright little man of tender age and
regulation weight put in an appearance
at the home of AID. Hadfield last Mon
day morning, April 23rd.
Last week Leslie Huxtable left US
for Hampton, Iowa, where Miss Ella
Vivian, daughter of f. Vivian of Dia-
mond Grove, joined him on Tuesday of
this week and they were married at
that place that day.
Mr.. Fred Penhallegon has purchased
lot of Mr.. John Hales on the south
side of the city and win erect fine
residence on the same this summer.
James Callow, one Of the successful
farmers of Laxey, has purchased the
residence of the late Mrs. Charles in
this city and will hereafter make his
home with us.
Rumors that work may soon be re-
sumed at the pulp and paper mills in
this city are pleasant to the ears of
our people, all Of whom will rejoice at
the confirmation Of such reports.
A. L. Whitney, whose remains were
brought to Mineral Point and deposited
in Graceland cemetery last Saturday,
was an engineer on the elevated rail
road in Chicago and accidentally came
to his death while on duty Thursday
night. Mr.. Whitney married Miss
Sarah Allen Of this city several years
ago, whom he leaves with son to
mourn his untimely end.
Last evening, April Is, at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. H. II. Chandler in
Galena. their daughter Mary became
the wife Of Mr.. George +. Fawcett Of
Omaha. Rev. F. w. Straw Of this city
oficiated.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-04-29

White lead, linseed oil, turpentine,
varnishes, brushes, sandpape, and all
materials for painting at PridoauN &
Bliss drug store. Is
w. P. Gundry returned from his
trip abroad on Monday night. He can
tell of many sublime and ridiculous
wonders of the different European
countries.
Mrs. Jerome Probst of Patterson,
New Jersey, arrived here Tuesday
evening. She was called hither on ac-
count of the death of her father, Geo.
Reiser.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Hayden and
two sons of Chicago arrived Friday
evening for a visit with relatives in
this city. Mr.. Hayden returned Mon
day but the others will remain for
about a week.
Only yesterday, April 18th, this
section was treated to snow storm of
considerable proportions. Fat flakes
commenced falling about 6 O'Clock in
the morning and Mother Earth readily
took on whitened appearance.
The citizens of Mineral Point want
everybody from near and far to join
with them next Thursday, May g.
That's market day, bargain day, social
day, and everything else calculated for
the benefit and happiness of man.
1t will pay you to write to Fitz-
gibbons Bros. Monroe, Wis, for their
catalogue, when in heed of a first-class
Buggy, Carriage, or Harness. They
have no agents but sell everything
direct to the consumer at wholesale
prices. Reliable top buggies at $57
and up. Freight paid to Mineral Point,
Wis. 10m6
Rev. T. Kent, hailing from Bosco-
bel, transacted business in this city
Tuesday. The reverend gentleman in
formed the Tribune that he expects to
retire at an early date from pastoral
duties at Boscobel Ind locate in Mime
apolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard Briggs of
Chicago, who were called to attend the
funeral of Mr.. Briggs mother, Mrs.
Eliza Briggs of Sun Prairie, at Dodge
vile, returned to Chicago Tuesday
morning. They were accompanied on
their return by Mrs. e, G. Reynolds Of
this city who will make brief visit
with them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-04-29

Owing to the fact that two new
cases of scarlet fever have developed in
the city since the school reopened, the
health officer, DR.. Lehnkering, has or
dered all rooms below the eighth grade
closed again and the school house is be-
ing thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
These measures are largely precaution-
airy as but one pupil has been stricken,
the other being an adult. Darlington
Republican-Journal.
w. D. Hoard has ordered carload
Of ground limestone from firm at wi.
mona Mimi, for his farm, to be used on
his alfalfa meadows and on land that Is
sown to alfalfa iris spring. Much Of the
difficulty found il growing clover anC
alfalfa is due TO acidity in the soil
which the limestone corrects; besidel
clover and alfalfa are very often greed,
Of lime and potash.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-04-29
FROM TIE TRIBUNE FILES


The Normal department of the Min
eral Point Seminary exceeds that of
any other institution in the state with
two exceptions, towit: Lawrence Uni
versity and Albion Academy. The num-
Der of students that have received in
sruetlons, preparatory to teaching, in
that institution during the past year is
htty-six, for which the Seminary re-
celVes SIS each, making the nice little
sum of Sl00S. Heretofore the Platteville
Academy has been considered almost
the only institution in the west where
a regular Normal training could be re-
ceived; but the Mineral Point Seminary,
but recently commenced, has already
outstripped that institution in the Nor
mai department by eight scholars.
We learn that Hon. C. C. Washburn
of this city is about to take up his resi-
dence in Lacrosse. Being largely en-
gagged in the numbering business in the
northern part of the state, Mr.. Wash
burn finds this change of residence nee
essary for personal convenience. We re-
greet to lose so worthy citizen.
Messrs. Chapman Bros. & Choate,
late of GAINESVILLE, are opening a SPLEEN
did stock of goods in the west room of
Thomas Block. We understand they are
permanently located in this city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-04-29
Ten Years Ago.

John b. Pittz is making nice addi-
ton to his residence on High street.
Hon Calvert Spensley is preparing
to extensively improve his residence in
this city.
Mr.. John May and Mrs. Lizzie Paulus
were married in this city on Tuesday,
the 25th, Rev. Father Haberkahn Of
the German Catholic church officiating
The pleasant home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Lanyon in this city was the scene
Of an interesting event at high noon
Wednesday, April 26th, when then
Youngest daughter. Miss Daisy Blanche,
was united in marriage to Mr.. William
Thornton Posey Of Kansas City. Rev.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-04-29
Local Overflow.

Bishop & Stephenson sell furniture.
Pay less and dress better. Buy
your clothing of G. Varlin,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Lane and family
have moved to Lake Mills, this state.
Full line of that fine finish Japalac
at Prideaux & Bliss, druggists. Is
Mrs. Jas. Aylward went to Madison
last week. They will make their home
there, it is understood.
The Badger Dancing Club will hold
their next party in the Masonic hall on
Saturday of this week.
The Misses Alice and Lille Downey
of Hollandale called on friends in this
city during the past week.
Miss Katharine Stein, saleslady at
A. Masten's millinery store, spent Sun
day at her home in Belmont.
Will Correll and little son John en-
joyed an over-Sunday visit with Wills
brother Wash at Spring Green.
DIR. D, H. Thomas, the Quaker
Dentist, is off on three-weeks trip,
one of business and recreation.
Market day affords an opportunity
for meeting old friends. The date for
the next one is Thursday, May 9Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Wright of Cal
anime came Up Monday became of the
illness of their friend Morris Parkinson.
Spring line Of Royal Tailor samples.
Half a thousand newest and niftiest
patterns from which to make choice.
Fit and satisfaction guaranteed at G.
Varlin's.
Leslie Harker has returned from
South Dakota. where he went to find a
suitable location for merchant tailoring.
He will locate at Lake Preston or at
Mineral Point Darlington Democrat.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-04-29

Geo. Merrifeld, pastor of the M. E.
church, performed the service.
Mrs. Eliza Toay Bonner died at the
home of her sister Mrs. A. Huxtable,
Monday night, April oath. She came
here from Mt. Horeb to attend the flu
neral of j. M. Toay and took cold on
the way, which developed into conges-
ton of the lungs. Deceased was a
daughter of Mr.. VIM. Jacka and resid-
ed here most of her life.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Bennett will re-
move to Dodgeville next week to make
their home with their daughter Mrs.
Geo. h. Whitman, who has recently
purchased a commodious home there.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett, relict of the
late James Bennett, died at the home
of her son Joseph G. Bennett in Dia-
mond Grove Saturday night, April 22d,
aged "a years.
The public schools of Bloomington,
Ill.,, operate a savings bank, and the
children have deposited about $1,000
during the current year.
Found, in southern part of city, a
black shopping bag in which was red
purse containing ninety odd cents in
change, postage stamp, a pair of
black silk gloves and handkerchief.
Owner should apply at Tribune office.
DIR Carver was in Chicago this
week arranging for the appearance of
his diving horses and wild west features.
From Monroe he will go to Milwaukee
for a ten weeks engagement at Pabst
park. Carver will be in demand as
great feature during the entire open-air
season. Monroe Sentinel.
The Platteville High School has
been placed upon the accredited list of
the North Central Association of Col
leges and Universities This makes it |
possible for graduate of the school to
enter any of the best colleges or uni
versities in the north central states.
Yesterday afternoons train con-
veyed from our midst Mr.. II. G. Jack |
son who goes FOR an indefinite stay, |
probably all summer and possibly long |
err. He is interested largely in 4,500
acres of Texas land and desires to dis
pose of the same to good advantage. |
Shattuek, Oklahoma, will be his head
quarters for time at least, that town
being on the boundary line.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-04-29

Last week the prices of lead and zinc
ore advanced 81 and So ton. The top
price for zinc concentrates was 500, but
this was when the ore would go 63 per
cent pure zinc. The per cent extra
added SO to the basis price of $3.50 ton.
The price Of ore advanced because pig
lead and spelter prices went from 81 to
81 ton in the wholesale markets of st.
Louis, New York and London.
The mines of Linden and Mifiiin made
large shipments last week, both to the
zinc works of this city and to the works
at DeIue, Ill.
Miners have renewed activities north
of this city, Nick Miller, superintendent
of the Badger, says he will start on
mill about May l. This is the largest
mine in the Old Survey district.
The idle prospects and mines that
were shut down in November, 1907
near Cobb and Whitson Junction, will
all be started with small crews.
Carbonate of zinc ore was selling last
week at S12 to $l8 ton in the rough.
Sulphur ores at Montfort were selling
at $4.S5 to $3.50 a ton just as quarried.
At Benton all the shipping mines and
the mines idle during the winter are in
creasing their crews and starting men
on idle shafts as fast as they can be I'M
watered.
At Shullsburg the Brown & Croft mill
is running steadily day and night and
handling 220 tons Of ore daily.
At the state line, near Strawbridge
and south of Hazel Green, the Consol-
dated Zinc company and Wisconsin
Zine company state that they will soon
be producing over 600, 600 pounds of zinc
and lead concentrates every week.
1t is claimed by some that after con
gress adjourns the zinc and lead metal
and ore trade will become active with
good strong prices.
All the mines this week, excepting
two or three heavy companies, have
cleaned out their ore bins for sales and
shipment The total shipments from
Wisconsin were $52, 740.
The Joplin (Mo.) Herald Of recent
date conveys the information that the
mining Of drybone, decomposed forma-
ton Of lead, is growing to be quite a
factor in the mining industry of that
section.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-04-29
Home Killed Beef.

Choice home killed beef, second to
none, at the Metropolitan Meat Market.
Phone 3. A. L. GRABER.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-06-11
ROB'T. Y. NEWELL AND WIFE.

PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given
that by virtue of writ of Seizure and
Sale to me directed by the above named
Honorable Court In the above style
matter, will on
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-06-11

THE INVESTORS MORTGAGE SE.
CURITY COMPANY, LIMITED.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-06-11
PROCIlEDING8
OF TIE
POLICE JURY.
STATE OF LoUIsIANA, !
Parish of Tensas.

St. Joseph, La, June 7th, 1909.
Be it known that OH this 7th
day of June, 1909, it being
the first Monday in said month
and the day for the regular meet
ing of the Police Jury of the Par.
ish of Tensas, said Hon'l. Body
met at the Court House in St.
Joseph, La.
There were present: Mr.. F. H.
Curry, President, and Messrs.
John Murdoch, Louis T. Hunter,
R. B. Lynch and w. A Reg.
lister, members.
Absent: Messrs. Jno. G. O'Kel-
ley and D. Muir.
On motion, the President ap-
pointed Messrs. Jno. Murdoch and
Louis T. Hunter, members of the
Parish Board of Health; aud NOM
nations for a physician to be
President of the Parish Board of
Health being in order. DR.. Jas.
NJ. Adams was nominated by Mr..
Louis T. Hunter, and said nomi.
nation duly seconded, q vote was
had and DR.. Jas. M. Adams was
unanimously elected President of
the Parish Board of Health and
his compensation fixed at Three
Hundred Dollars per annum.
On motion, the ordinance adopt.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-06-11
NOTICE.

IwIsH TO NOTIFY my friends and
the general public that | have accepted
a position with the BlEDENlIARn.
CANDY CO., Of Vicksburg, and wIll
represent them in this territory. NY
specialties are POP and CANDY, Doth
of which are well known to the trade,
and guaranteed to be par-excellent.
This firms reputation IL well estap-
lished and all orders entrusted TO me
will receive prompt and careful attention.
g. Joseph will be my headquarten.
where oSdess can be received BY wirs
- uasilv G. r. pAEpExs
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-06-11
SATURDAY the 2sth day Of JUNE,
l. D. 1909.

offer for sale at the Court House door,
In the town Of st. Joseph. in this par
ish, between the hours of ii O'Clock q.
m. and o'clock p. m, to the highest
bidder, for cash, the following de-
scribed property. situated In said par
ish and State, seized In the above styled
matter:
The "Edington" plantation, CON-
posed Of part Of Section twenty five
(25), Township thirteen (l3), North,
Range eleven QD East, and part OF
Section thirty (30), Township thirteen
13). North, Range twelve (l2), East,
in the district Of lands North of Red
River, as shown by act of partition
recorded in the records of Tensas Par
ish, Louisiana, In Notarial Record Book
a." pages 1877, 1873 and 239 and bearing
date November 18th, 1873, said "Eding-
ton" plantation, as allotted to T.. II.
Newell, being lot three of said acts OF
partition to which reference Is hereby
made, containing $40 acres more or
less In the said Parish of Tensas,
State Of Louisiana.
Terms of Sale: Cash, without ben
eft Of appraisement.
JOHN HUGHES, Sheriff.
ST. JOSEPH, La, May 10, 1909.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-06-11
NOTICE.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that
all parties who desire the School Board
to locate white schools, other than those
now provided for, must make application
through the Superintendent to the COM
mittee appointed by the School Board by
July LIST, 1909.
The schools now established by the
School Board are: st. Joseph, Water.
proof, Newellton, Ashwood, Limerick
and New Light.
Tno0. r.. WADE, ssvs.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-06-11

Good things to eat at Karpe's.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-06-11

The NJ, H. 4 L. depot st Newellton
was entirely destroyed by fire on We'd
nesdsy night. The agent can give no
cause for the fire and it lie possible that
it might have resulted from sparks from
passing trains. though it may have also
been Of incendiary origin, Is there was
considerable freight on hand, practically
ell OF which wss lost.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-06-11
TENsAs PARISH, LOUISIANA.


Be it remembered, That on this
the 7th day of June, 1909, pur-
suant to a call duly issued and
notified, the Board of School Dr.
rectors in and for the Parish OF
Tensas, met at their office in the
town of ST. Joseph, Louisiana.
There were present: H. r. Guth-
RE, President; Robt. Y. Newell,
C. L. Horton, w. d. A. Gorton
and P. C. Smith, members; Thos.
M. Wade, Secretary.
Absent: w. j. Steen and d. +.
Miller,
There being quorum present
the meeting was called to order
by the President.
On motion the minutes of the
last meeting were read, corrected
by making the school age from
II to IS years, and adopted.
The Superintendent, under the
law, submitted the following NOM
nations as teachers in the schools
of the parish:
ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL.
d. HI. Springfield, Principal;
Miss Brunette Lewis, High School
Assistant; Miss Mary Gray, High
School Assistant; Miss Clara
Whitney and Miss Josephine Ray
mond, Grade Teachers; Miss Amy
f. Burgmann, kindergarten.
NEwELLToN HIGH SCHOOL.
Alex. F. Smith, Principal; Miss
Bertha Lutane, High School As.
sistant; Miss Evylin Evans, Grade
Teacher; Miss Margaret Buckner
kindergarten.
WATERPROOF HIGH SCHOOL.
J. E. Coke, Principal; Miss
Rosa Guice and Miss Elizabeth
w. Gorton, Grade Teachers; Miss
Lila G.. Bassett, kindergarten
AsHwooD SCHOOL.
Miss Mabel Couvillon.
LIMERICK SCHOOL.
Miss Kate Mcfarland.
New LIGHT SCHOOL.
Miss Matte Lewis.
On motion, the above nomina
tions were approved and sale
teachers appointed for one session
from September 9th, 1909.
On motion, Mr.. Newell and Mr.
Smith were appointed a commit
tee to act with the Superintend
ent to Investigate the condition
of school affairs in the Fourtl
Ward, and to establish schools il
this ward if conditions Justify
On motion, Mr.. Newell and Nh
Gorton were selected committe
to act with the Superintendent il
locating schools in the parish 9th
er than those provided for at thi
meeting.
On motion, Mr.. Newell and Mr.
Gorton were appointed commit
tee to act with the Superintend
emit, in fixing the minimum limi
of attendance in the schools O
the parish, and to fix the salarie
in the schools when the attend
ance is reduced below the legs
requirements.
On motion the Superintendent
was authorized to have the necel
sary repairs done at the St. Jc
a seph High School.
On motion the following hill
were allowed after being exam
ined and approved by the Financ
COMMITTEE:
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1909-06-11

500, 900 feet rough cypress In yard
for prompt shipment. Send - your
orders. CARROLL LUMBER co,
Ltd. Like Provi6OoeO, 10.