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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-06-25
THE ROCK

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Mrs. Nan Covington is sick this
week.
Mrs. j. w. Thomasson attended
a meeting at Williamsburg this
week.
Misses May and Lena Tate Wis
tied JEFF Cole Sunday.
Miss Logan Of Lower Loutre
as been employed to teach the
Verbena Dale school this coming
term.
Miss Emma Ingram called at E.
Dixon's Tuesday.
Ely Brown was in Wellsville
Saturday.
Fred Frank and wife visited
Tom Downs Sunday.
The people should all prepare to
attend the Chautauqua in August.
All of the numbers on the pro-
gram are very interesting.
MONKEY.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-06-25

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Following are the Real Estate
Ira nsfers issued since our last re-
port.
R. H. Summers to John R.
Portwood, $500.
Annie Brockell to Joel l.. Hay
den, 1906, $4,000 i.
j. G. Bethel to Henry Scholten,
lots in the town of Loutre, $1,000.
TO. Bartlett to Asa H. Hazleton,
lots in Middletown $500.
Henry w. Stock to Charles
Behold, 23-46-5, 1852.
j. S. Gregory to James S.
Asbury, 20 foot road way, 26-48-6,
800.
L. A. Anderson to Peter Downs,
2-47-6, $500.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-06-25
THOMAS DISTRICT

A heavy rain fell here last Mon
day night, which washed the
ground badly.
Alfred Meritte and family of
near Wellsville were visiting Mrs.
q. Merrite and family Sunday.
Forest Keithley and family
spent Sunday with John Kinks.
The Chicago Boys Choir and
Sarah Wathena Brown, harpist,
will be ct the Chautauqua to be
held ct Montgomery City, Aug.
% to 20.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-06-25

Brayton clark and sister came
up from st. Charles to visit their
grandmother Mrs Kate Messenger.
M. O. Bryant and wife spent
Sunday with their daughter Mrs.
Clinton Brewer.
Howard Cook spent Sunday
with home folks. =
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-06-25
Advertised Letters.

Following is a list of letters e
manning unclaimed in the post-
Office at Montgomery City, Mo
June 10, 1909, and If not calico tor
within two weeks will be sent 10
the dead letter office:
Mr.. Albert Alcorum; B. Clifton;
Mr.. Clarence Heniken; Mrs.
Martha Horton; Mr.. B. @. jour
ney; Mrs. G. 0. Rutlege; Mr.. Jack
Wagner: Mrs, A. S. Ward; Mr..
Clarence Welch.
g. E. NUNS, P. M.
$500 cash to you for ten sub
scribers.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-06-25

FOR SALE--At culver Stock
Farm secondhand Buckeye NOW
er and farm wagon.
w. w. CULVER.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-06-25

The jolliest crowd you ever could find
Started to the club house with hearts light and gay
But the noble hearted boys walked half the way.
We arrived about twelve with a whoop and a yell
And each listened longingly for the dinner bell.
The ever faithful and willing chefs (Soad and Ed in Gull
nary art excelled.
For at the pineapple ice, porterhousc steak, potato chips
and cake none rebelled.
But each did ample justice, and all got enough
Save Harley and Gene who were always ready to stuff.
On Wednesday morning as everyone hoped to see
Old Sol shone bright on "Our Bride Nina to be;
So in order to dispel the gloom that huns around US,
A mock wedding was had which did confound us.
AS the sweet strains of "Connectiout' sweHed forth from
the graphophone
The bride party approached, led by the preacher alone;
Followed closely by the "Flower Grip so charming and fair
Who fell desperately in love with the preacher while
there.
Next came the bride and groom with bridesmaid so sweet
Who with the ring bearer made the party complete.
Then after kissing each one of the guests,
They departed up stream for a honeymoon rest.
After retiring the 2nd eve, when everything was quiet,
The fun loving girls began a great riot,
By swinging on the rafters, disturbed the dear boys,
Who could not sleep on account of the noise.
Suddenly a shower bath came over the partition,
And the walls that went up when we saw our condition.
But we soon stopped with fear when the clubs and shoes
Came pelting the walls in ones and twos,
And during the thickest of the roar,
The Chaperones. they walked the floor
Until three u. m, when all settled down
And the sand man stole his way around.
One day after the biggest game of baseball
We were very much frightened by an Indian squaw;
And over the bridge in phantic run
Came the fierce red faces one by one
And after they danced to the tune of a tin pan
They were all killed by a pale faced man.
Two spooney couples up the creek did row
And in a shady nook left their boat in tow;
Then wandered on in search of frogs
Needless of the couples strolling over the boys,
Who thought it great sport to swipe the boat,
And leave the four across the creek to dote,
On wading the swamps for who would dare
To be an eyewitness to each youthful pair.
A good mile stretch they had to walk,
Back to the camp and Oh! the talk
They gave the rogue who took the boat,
"Better Luck to lovers who on spooning dote.
We must not forget the last night of the "Knight''
Who proved to be on his feet very light.
And also a surgeon in the truest sense
On all four days each one did ponder,
With which of the sisters "The Sharp would wander
But when the last day drew nigh to a close
Each one had a sharp going around by the nose.
The visitors many came out each day,
But one from ST. Louis was there to stay;
The boys called her 'Jefy, jimmy and Jeanette
While the Jonesburg maiden they called "Mynnette.,
Here's to the "Shabbies,' the Dear Old Pals,
Who made such a hit with the boys and the gals;
May their names at the head of the list be found
When the 'Joly OLD Camp No. 7 comes round.
Yours truly, XXX
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1909-06-25
Camp Bella Mart" 1900.

On Tuesday morning. the fifteenth OF June, the "Bella
Mart Camping Club" started on their annual 4 days outing
over IN the shutting shores OF Old Loutre, GA which stands
the famous ciuh " Va, II tr it, numerous memorable
pleasures. Many new campers were added to the new crowd
this year but each showed tho true camp spirit by entering
into all tie sports INDUCED in while there. The usual good
time OF bas, boll, boating, fishing and hunting were enjoyed
during the day, and the evenings were whiled away by play
ing the good old fashioned games on the bridge. The prin-
cipal event occurred the fourth day the wholesouled boys
waxed the floor and everyone waltzed, two-steped and barn
danced to the glorious music furnished by the graphophone.
We must not forget our beloved "Shabbies, Mrs. Benamy
and Mrs. Martin, for look the world over we could never find
an equal to "Little Lea' and bright Bette" Although the
two Jolly pals Harley and Gene gave them many rights
which nearly turned their hair snow white. They willingly
admitted that the camp would be more than dull without
them.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21
Fifteen Years Ago.

Butter at Is cents per pound and
eggs at Is cents per dozen, retail, at
| this season are not bad prices for the
consumer, but how does it strike the
producer?
That Bro. Robert M. Crawford of the
Democrat would succeed Capt. Shepard
as postmaster at Mineral Point has
| long been we'll understood, and the an
nouncement of his appointment sur
! prises no one Mr.. Crawford will UNI
doubtedly make an attentive, efficient,
honest postmaster.
| Such weather as we might reasonably
look for about the first of May has
been experienced here the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Phillips, residing
on the Dodgevlle and Mineral Point
road, mourn for Is years old son, who
died Wednesday night, after several
weeks illness.
The St Paul company has done away
with the collectors and the conductors
will hereafter collect tickets and fares.
The company has probably found out
that collectors are no more honest than
conductors.
Paul Mobiles many friends in this
vicinity will be pleased to learn Of his
recollection as superintendent of the
Lafayette county poor farm.
Jack Carkeek, the wrestler, appears
to have found the profession of relig-
ious evangelist Improbable, as he is
advertised for wrestling match at
Cincinnati for purse of $500.
Mr.. Sam J. Wright, formerly of this
city, has become prominent capitalist
of Milwaukee
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21
Life of Colin w. Wright Closed.

This prominent and beloved citizen Of
Monroe died at that place Sunday even
ing, Jan. II.
Deceased was born Feb. 8, 1858, at
Patch Grove, Grant county, and his
boyhood days were spent at Argyle
where his parents had settled. He was
well and favorably known in Mineral
Point. Here he taught school in the
years of 1880 -'82, after which he
graduated from the Ann Arbor law
school, settling Immediately thereafter
IN Monroe, where he resided ever since.
Nov. II, 1885, he was united in mar
riage to Miss Nettie Sylvester of Min
eral Point, who with one son survives
him; also three brothers, Samuel Wright
Of Milwaukee, II. H. Wright Of Gala
mine, Lotus Wright of Missoula, Mont.
and one sister, Mrs. Jane Tenney OF
Calamine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21
Twenty-Five Years Ago.


Clear the track" is the exclamation
heard on every hillside.
Oats coming in fast; price lowering
some in consequence.
Quite a fall in wheat and corn, but
the Chicago market is reported tirmer
as we go to press.
Wood is coming into the market so
fast now the sleighing is good that it's
almost drug at 81 per cord.
Tuesday evening as Grandma Charles
was going to church, she fell and broke
her arm. She has the sympathy of the
entire city.
About thirty-fve members of the
Coed Templars' lodge at Dodgeville
az reeably surprised old Emery of this
city at its regular meeting Friday even
ing last 1t was a jolly, sober crowd
and they RECALLED the meeting with an
enchanting entertainment.
We re-publsh the following para
graph from the Platteville Times of
last week: while in Mineral Point
last Sunday, we attended the M. +.
church and our attention was attracted
by the excellent music furnished by
the choir. Mr.. Osborne, the bass, has
no superior in the state
The list of pensioners of the United
States residing in Iowa county, Wis,
numbers l07
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21
Ten Years Ago.

The high school has now larger at
tendance than ever before in its history.
At present there are l19 students en-
rolled. For two years the instructors
have been so pressed for time that the
two divisions of the first-year literary
reading class have recited to Miss
Thomas of the grammar department;
thus, in reality, there are four high
school teachers.
Mr.. j. A. Awkward came on a sad
mission to Mineral Point Tuesday even
ing, escorting the remains of his baby
boy, one Of the twins, about five months
old, for burial here. The mother had
to remain at home in Juda with their
little girl, twin sister of the angel boy.
George Clauer has bought the SPLEEN
did farm Of Joseph Gundry, on the
Galena road, two miles southwest OF
this city. Price said to have been
about $40 per acre.
Since the last issue of the Tribune
the weather has been almost sufficiently
springlike to entice hither the bluebird
and robin.
Mich. GRADER took two pairs Of coach
horses from this city to Chicago last
week and sold them for 81 500 cash.
Rev. 7. Kent spent Friday last in
Platteyille, being one Of the Judges Of
the oratorical contest at the state nor
NAL school there.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21
FOR SALE.

The E. T. Dunn farm consisting Of
100 acres, one mile west of Mifflin.
Has good farm buildings and running
water. viii be sold at a reasonable
price.
A farm Of 297 acres in town of Wald-
wick. Good for stock or general farm
ing.
The one story six room cottage owned
by John Kitto.
A two story and basement house on
south side.
The frame house owned by Mrs. Lam
caster near ?. NJ Church.
A five room cottage on south side.
The two houses and one and one
fourth acres of land owned by Mrs.
David Brown Sr. near depot, opposite
old mill dam. One house eli 4 rooms
and one of 3 rooms. Good we'll VIII
be sold cheap and on good terms.
Parties wanting 30 buy, sell or rent city o.
surrounding country property please call on
7. B. REYNOLDS.
Opposite City Hall. Upstairs,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21
Rural MaiImen in Lament.

Tam. Uncle Sam most favorite pet.
I'm hearty and Tam hale:
I've nothing in the world to do
But glide around with mail;
But one thing almost breaks my heart.
And my nervous system shocks.
Its the everlasting pennies
That Fam fishing from the box.
carry stamps and envelopes,
And postal cards and such;
And would like to sell few,
Twould please me very much:
But man can't sell unless you buy
No matter how he talks,
SO have to keep on diving
After the pennies in the box
It's all right in the springtime
Or when summer breezes blow;
But different proposition
When it's thirty-two below.
When all your fingers and your toes
Are frozen hard rs rocks.
It's almost anything but funny
Scratching pennies from the box.
And now quite confidentially.
I'll tell you something more
A rural carrier way out west
Forgot himself and swore:
Says he. II can stand the snow drifts.
can stand the frozen locks,
But blast the measly pennies
I'm the blasted measly box
When the roll is called mp y0nder,'
And we shall gather there,
They wouldn't let mail man in
If they knew he'd learned to swear.
If you want St. Peter to open the gate,
When your rural carrier knocks
Buy stamps aud don't be guilty
OF putting pennies in the box,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21

1t is said the railroads of the coun-
try are planning to abandon the tele-
graph for the running of trains and use
the telephone. This will put thousands
of operators out of employment and
compel those who remain as telephone
operators TO accept lower wages. This
move ON the part of the railroads was
brought about by the adoption of the
nine hour law which compelled the rail-
roads to employ 5000 new operators and
increased their expenses by over ten
million dollars per year. This led the
railroads to experiment with the tele-
phone and it is claimed they have found
it practical in every way.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21

We are not cutting down our stock
of china but actually closing it out at
cost.-The Toay Grocery Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21
FROM THE TRIBUNE FILES
Fifty Years Ago.

Married at Ridgeway on the End inst.
by Rev. R. Penrose, Mr.. Stephen urer
10 Miss Catherine Brenton, both OF
Ridgeway.
Mrs. Grace Walker died in this city
on the 18th inst, age SO years.
Land is offered in Maine on the Aroos-
took at four bits an acre, payable IN
road any time in four years.
A doctor up town gave the following
prescription for sick lady few days
ago: "a new bonnet, cashmere shawI
and pair of gaiter boots. The lady
recovered Immediately.
The governors message and proceed
ings of county board practically crowded
out all else.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21
To the Public.

Do you wish to economic the COM
ing season on your Paperhanging or
Painting? My line of Wall Paper is
the best selected and most reasonable
priced in this or any other city in Iowa
county. Low prices and best satisfac-
tommy motto. Don't delay; get in
line before the rush, Call up
3tf j. c. STENDEBACH-P Phone 374.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21

Mary had littse land
In central South Dako.
And everywhere that Mary went
The deeds were sure to go.
She kept the land until one day
The country settled up,
And where the buffalo once roamed
There grew bumper crop.
Then Mary rented out her land
(She would not sell, you know
And waited patiently about
For prices still to grow.
They grew as population came
And Mary raised the rent;
With common food and raiment now
She could not be content.
She built herself a mansion fine,
Had bric-a-brac galore,
And every time the land advanced
She raised the rent some more.
What makes the land keep Mary so?
The poorer people cry;
Why, Mary keeps the land, you know,
The wealthy would reply.
And so each one of you might be
Wealthy, refined and wise,
If you would buy Dakota land
And hold it for rise.
Il. A. Ross
Parties wishing to invest in Dakota
or other land should be up and doing
as the choicest is being grabbed and
prices are advancing with a marked
rapidity. Consult the Ross Land Co.,
Mineral Point, for good investments.
We are not cutting down our stock
of china but actually closing it out at
cost. The Toay Grocery Co.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21
Pointed Paragraphs.

From the Chicago News.
DON'T get in with people who are all
ways falling out.
Many a man who isn't a coward IS
afraid Of consequences.
All things are Of a temporary nature,
so what's the use Of worrying
Lives of some statesmen remind US
that it issometimes better to be obscure.
In accord with the law Of the eternal
fitness OF things, Eve must have handed
Adam a green persimmon.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21

Farmers along the route to Monro,
would be supplied with electricity.
Miss Lillian Baker of Edmund was
here Monday.
The Masonic party viii take plac,
Friday, February 10.
Ed. Ellingen made business trip
to Darlington Tuesday.
| Ellsworth Harris is home from the
state university at Madison.
F. C. Ludden was business caller
in Chicago few days this week.
| MIR. and Mrs. VIM. Hammill are
visiting at Beloit and other points,
On Tuesday Mrs. V. E. Cushman
of Linden called on friends in this city.
Nell Livingston of Livingston was
a guest of Mrs. Frank Bishop this week.
Mr.. 0. Beardsley of Reedsburg is
visiting his mother, Mrs. j. Beardsley.
Mrs. B. l.. Dunwiddie and children
visited friends at Highland the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rasmussen re-
turned from Minneapolis, Mimi, Tues
day night.
Rev. w. T. Walker occupied the
Boscobel Congregational church pulpit
last Sunday.
Charles Dunn Jr. had the misfor-
tune to split his index finger in a circu-
lar saw last week.
The w. C. T. U. will meet next
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock
with Mrs. Bender.
Will Benson of Harvard, ILL.,, has
been a guest of relatives IN this city
during the past week.
Miss Katharine Pierce of Dodge
Vile has been a guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Brown this week.
The Juniors of the high school are
to have class party at the Parish
house tomorrow evening.
Mrs. Catharine Mulcahey returned
to Chicago Saturday morning after Wis
ting relatives here a few days.
The Tribune expects to publish next
week the list of awards at the poultry
show held in this city last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Klein of Cas-
cade, Iowa, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Anton Gerlach and other relatives.
Miss Pearl Harris has returned to
her home in this city, after two
months visit with relatives at Dixon,
Ill.
Mrs. Florence b. Richards of Ohio
will give a free lecture on temperance
in this city on Wednesday, Feb. 8, I'M
der the auspices of the w. C. It. U.
The Miller Manufacturing company
of Monroe is receiving material for 800
wagons which will be shipped to the
Dakotas in time for sale next season.
Staying out late at night gives
BliiS DlS 1SGLJ ody . al SdoIcIll bClthJlSl.
In purchasing new consignment of
shoes local merchants should bear this
in mind.
Arrangements are being perfected
for grand masquerade party at the
city hall, Friday evening, Jan 20.
Three cash prizes amounting to $40 will
be awarded.
State Game Warden Stone says
that 6,268 deer were shipped during
the recent open season in Wisconsin,
and about 1000 in all were killed by
licensed hunters in this state.
If in need of a cutter, write to
Fitzgibbons Bros, Monroe, Wis, for
their catalogue and prices. Portland
Cutters 1923 and up. Runner Attach
ments ST. Best grade Imitation Buff
falo Robes $3.50. Freight paid to
Mineral Point with privilege of ex-
animation. 5Ow8
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21
Overwhelmed.

80 you did not make any New Year
resolution ?"
No" answered Mr.. Meekton. "a
fully meant to make few. But when
! Announced my intention the members
Of my family had 50 many suggestion,
TO offer that grew DISCOURAGED
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21
J. B. REYNOLDS
Real Estate Agency

Property will be listed and advertised for
sale free Of charge in this column unless sale
is made. If sale is made only the usual com
mission will be charged
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-01-21
MISS NeftIe v. Wallis.

Graduate of the American Conserva-
tory of Music, Chicago, will give piano
and organ lessons. For terms inquire at
her home in this city. Phone 90. 26tf
Williams news., 1909-11-20

sovereign states during the coming session of congress. was gratified to note that President Taft strongly declared for statehood. My sincere hope is that his influence will bear upon the congress strong enough that the statehood bill may bs passed immediately"
 "Do you intend to continue fn politics?" Col. Bryan was asked.
 He answered.: "I love politics, and it is the duty of every American to be interested in them. do not expect to be a candidate for presi- dent again."
 The "Peerles one" appears to be in excellent health and said that he is feeling better than ever before in his life.
 Col. Bryan went from here to Flagstaff on No. 2 where he spoke Thursday night. Last night he waa at Prescott and Monday he will be in Globe. From Globe he goes to Tucson where he will spend Thanks giving with his son, after which he leaves on his trip to South America.
Williams news., 1909-11-20
COCONINO COUNTY
 ENJOYS PROSPERITY

"Coconino county is enjoying the most prosperous period in it's his- tory and there is more money in the county seeking legitimate in- vestment than any other section in the territory"
 This statement was made last week by Sheriff John w. Francis while on an official visit at Prescott.
 "The stock and lumber interests are paying better now than ever before in the history of northern Arizona," declared Sheriff Francis. "Mutton and wool commanded high prices in the eastern markets and the numbering compa nies are work ing full time and behind several months filling their orders The stockmen are adding to their hold ings by importing new stocks of sheep and cattle and every one is looking forward to 1910 to be even a better year than this one.
 ."Residents of Coconino county are also awakening to the great possibilities of the farming interests of the county. There are thousands and thousands of acres of vacant land open for settlement that can be segregated from the national forests. These lands have been proven as productive as any in the territory and every one looks for ward to a great influx of agricultur- istsin the next few years. Lands that were vacant two years ago are now selling for $50 an acre and two years from now I predict that the same land cannot be purchased for $50 per acre."
 Asan exampleSheriffFrancis cited one man who drove into Flagstaff year ago with his family and one lone team. He settled on a tract of land, broke it up himself. He sold from the tract eighteen tons of
Williams news., 1909-11-20
To Better Train Service

Announcement has been made from Chicago by the management of the Santa Fe railroad of changes in the passenger service to take effect January 1. with view oi enabling through transcontinental trains to make their fast schedules and of relieving them of much of their local work.
 The new transcontinental trains will make the run from Chicago to Los Angeles and San Francisco in 72 hours, the time now being made by the Santa Fe's California lim- ited. The train will leave Chicago at 9:3O m. and the Kansas City train now leaving Chicago at this hour will be extended across the continent.