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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03
Investment
Opportunity.

What are your savings earning Tor you
Money alone eafns Sc; money plus judi
cious Investment earns TO; money risked
on doubtful schemes NAY earn more, but
more frequently the principal is lost. An
unusual investment opportunity OF the sec
ond class mentioned is now being offered
in this city by a large local corporation.
For the purpose of raising funds with
which to buy out certain others In the
same line in other cities and to cOnsoli
date them all into one large concern here
a given amount Of first preferred full paid
and worcestershire 7eo stock will be Of
fered at the par value of $40 per share in
any amount from five shares UP, payable in
ten equal monthly payments. 4 special fea-
ture Of this proposition Is that certain
percentage of the money invested for this
stock will be set aside. in trust. for the
purpose of accommodating Investors who
might desire to temporarily or permanently
Withdraw portion of their Investment
at any time. This is bigh-class. legit-
innate business proposition and will bear
the closest investigation. Your name on
postal or by letter will bring full par
ticulars And there will be no solicitors
or agents TO annoy You.
Address Box 13l, Star office.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03
The Business Outlook.

II seems to be accepted a fact that
before the close of the present month the
large new Russian and French govern
ment loans. for which preparation has so
long been making. will become matters of
history. so that the presumption Is that
the financial situation will soon become
very considerably relaxed.
Concerning the business situation here
and abroad at the beginning of the new
year II can only be said that it is charac-
tcriZed by continual if still cautious
march toward better things, and 1t is OBJ
Nious that hopes of further progress i'm
this direction are universally entertained
Al home colder weather is helping to
stimulate business. while people indulg-
ing III retrospect are cheered by the i'm
mense Improvement that has taken place
IN the last twelve months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03
The Bank Statement.

The weekly bank statement today be-
longed strictly to the class known as
better than expected" although pre-
monitions of this were afforded by the
known circumstances that the slightly
higher range for money rates obtaining
in the last days of December had
caused a large movement of funds
from interior banking institutions. AS it
was the banks reported under the aver
age system a gain of So, 900 in cash
holdings and a reduction of $500 600 in
loans. which caused an increase in the
bank surplus of over 100000.
In the actual figures of the bank re-
turn-that is to say, those taken at the
close of business Thursday afternoon
loans increased nearly S23,OO0,OOO, and
cash increased 100000 which. with a
large increase in deposits, led under this
form of statement to slight decrease
in surplus. But the bank surplus, no
matter how estimated. now stands at a
figure very high for the time of year, and
the circumstances abundantiy justify the
predictions of bankers without reserve
IS to d period of low money rates for
months to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03
New Deal for Bonds.

Today, for the first time, dealings in
bonds were under the new stock exchange
rule making quotations for this class OF
security subject to additions for accrued
interest in each instance. Thus many
bonds in the table of transactions showed
losses in price which were only apparent.
A most optimistic sentiment regarding
the trend of business was unquestionably
encouraged this morning by the highly
favorable character of large number of
monthly railway earnings statements re-
ceived over the New Year holiday. Many
of the roads reporting showed increases
in gross earnings in the month of No
yember, with, as a rule, a corresponding
betterment' in net.
The New York Centrars large reduce
ton In operating expenses in the month
afforded one explanation Of the rapid rise
in the stock today, but another cause as
signed for the occurrence was d COM
monty dispersed belief that the operating
management of the company was likely
soon to become more efficient. In the
case of Brooklyn Rapid Transit there is
d general impression that the stock Is
likely to be placed upon a dividend-pay-
ing basis at date not far removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-03
TAKE UPWARD TREND
Conspicuous Advances for
Many of the Stocks.
PRESSURE ON u. S. STEEL
Notable Exception to the Closing
Buoyancy.
SOME STRIKING CHANGES
Large Dealings in the Bond Mar
ket-Local fractions Stimulated
by B. r. T. Strength.
CHANGES
STRIKING

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, January AT the open
ing of business this morning the stock
market was dull, but at slightly higher
range of prices than that at which II
closed Thursday, and for quite time
thereafter the market dragged along In
much the same manner as 1t had done
previously during the week, with the ex-
ception Of the first day Of the period.
Further along declining tendency. though
of rather feeble character. made itself
felt, the chief inspiration thereto being
the application of moderate amount OF
pressure to United States Steel common
stock, which caused the quotations for
the stock to suffer q net loss OF half a
point.
1t was said on the floor OF the stock
exchange that the reason for this was the
liquidation of block of stock for the
account ,of large room trader who had
been taken ill. But the decline was by
no means general. and during it certain
leading stocks notably advanced. Promi-
nent among these were the New YORK
Central and Brooklyn Rapid Transit
shares. while other stocks of lesser grade,
such as Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault
Ste. Marie, National Biscuit. tennessee
Copper and International Steam Pump.
common and preferred, rose in striking
manner.
In the last half hour of business the
character of the entire market underwent
a decided change for the better. Brook
Ign Rapid Transit and New York Central
stocks closed at almost the highest points
of the day and at net gains respectively
or "A and points. The strength OF
Brooklyn Rapid Transit exerted sympa-
thetic influence over the 1nterboro Met
ropolitan, common and preferred; Third
Avenue and all the local traction issues,
md fhsaYes firo 1tv
active or inactive stocks that did not
show conspicuous advances, the one nota-
Bile exception being, still, United States
Steel, common.
There were again large dealings at ad-
vancing prices in the bond market, al
though the movement in this quarter was
perhaps not quite as conspicuous as 1t was
in the closing week Of the old year.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-12
In August We Move
To Larger and Better Quarters, Five
Doors Below Our Present Location.
A Move That Is Made Imperative by
Our EVer-lnereasing Business.

No business ever grew permanently
large without it had the right principle
Of treatment and prices. The fact that
this store has steadily grown in popu-
l2rity is cause for rejoicing on our part.
because we see not only a reward for
our efforts in doing everything in our
power TO popularize our store ana make
people have that cOntented spirit that
causes them 70 feel at home with us
and recommend their friends to US,
and causes them to send the children
TO Us with the same spirit that they
would 10 q good friend.
This strong friendship that exists
among our customers has been one of
our greatest helps, and through kindly
influences Of good words spoken Of Us
we trace much of our growth. Because
one customer sends another We TRY
60 conduct this store TO our mutual in
terest. Sometimes, even with the
closest inspection. q poor shoe crenps
ia. If so.-we gladly adjust il 10 vour
satisfaction. either with z new pair OF
satisfactory repairs.
Perhaps the delivery system may be
q little slow. if 50, we wiz make spe-
ciaI delivery Maybe you want pair
of shoes and cannot conveniently come
down; phone and we gladly deliver.
subject 10 your inspection.
We want 10 make this store YOUR
store. We want YOU 10 feel at home.
We want YOU 10 be satisfied customers.
We want YOU TO have this store on
your friendly list as a place to me 4
friends 20 wait for your car. to cash
your checks and assist you in the many
little conveuiences and courtesies we
can and gladly extend to you.
We want 10 merit your good will and
every effort in that direction.
Yours ShOeiy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-12
enhancement
: At WEST POINT
, v Wilkes. Born in Salt
' lake. but Appointed From
Kentucky. a Graduate.
,cusW OF CADET CORPS
o.As PRESENTED BY SEC
'Tr~-kev OF WAR DICKINSON. -

-. :. :. :. :. = :: = = = = =
% y wilkes, who graduated =
2 u .1z United states Military =
3 -Iy.s, - az West Point y. Z, =
2 a---.-.--5sv. was born in this city. >
!sL-e not lived here for many =
2 Guy ue was appointed to the =
g CO. Ir5m the state of Ken :
-, F. fs q grandson Of Major =
z 49, wilkes of this city. and q =
= nv ~ af General Marshall, chief :
3 - y f-.,rgfrr7rs Of the United states =
O. who presented him with his =
2 49, ..-ll-,s General Marshall is a =
-? ss.-g5 .,'. Of John a. Marshall, judge :
= --5.,l. federal court in this city :
!. :. :, = = = = = = = =. = = =
r.., Point X. Y. June 11.-At com
....,,s-t day exercises at the United
--... Military academy today. Secre-
80 If War Dickinson presented the
-.-bsrs of the graduating class with
~ sirlamge he first witnessed a re-
~ The entire cadet corps.
i,--....stsrv Dickinson iva presenting the
$3.50 reviewed the achievements OF
81 Military academy
-Tirer1I Porter. who graduated from
~, point i'm 1850 spoke in glowing
49, NJ the efficiency of the American
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-12

army and navy, and OF American pos
sessions abroad. There were 103 mem
bers in the graduating class, including
two Chinese, Wen and Chen, and a
Hawaiian. Originally the class num-
Dered l65, but many were dropped for
deficiency.
When the name Of G. V. Wilkes OF
Utah was called, General Marshall.
chief Of engineers. asked and was given
permission TO deliver the diploma.
Chen is l03 in the class. The Hawaii
an is A. X. 3. Lyman. who is No. Is,
and viii get place in the engineer
branch of the service. Wen and Chen
were heartily applauded when their
names were called.
Secretary Dickinson's Address.
To-day the eyes Of all our people are
turned 20 you with profound interest.
hope and confidence" said Mr.. Dickin-
son, for they are investing you with a
sacred trust-that of maintaining the
glory of an institution which has great
ly enriched the civil life of the nation,
and has always been its chief bulwark
in time of war.
Whatever distrust on account of
military esta blishments may have ex-
listed, or yet exists i'm the minds of some
of our citizens, West Point is secure
III the overwhelming general confidence
Of our people, and viii have their con-
tinued support for the fulfllment Of its
great purpose as designed by Washing
ton. who advocated its establishment
as an object Of primary importance,
and that il should be permanent
With peace comes a sense of securi-
ty, oblivion of past reverses and indis-
position to bear the burdens which
alone until nations have given bonds
for good behavior. can secure honor
able peace. jefferson saw this apathy
affect this institution, and in 1S0S urged
upon congress a larger establishment
Our people forgot what the war Of the
revolution had taught. and were 10
learn with shame another and bitter
lesson in the school OF national humilia-
ton
Languished for Awhile.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-12
HIRSCHldAN'S.
The Shoe Peonle

fu5 :. Nam.
Just now We are running a removal
sale prior to moving five doors south.
We won't move z dollars worth -
goods. that price viii move for Us.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-12
Lanauished for Awhile.

West Point languished and for a
time did not fulfil its high destiny
The war of 1872 came. There were then
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-12

Herald Free Cooking School.
Next lesson Tuesday evening. SIS
Unity hall, 13S South Second East.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-06-12
Women Oxfords. $685.
OUer fifty styles $500
OrtOrdS

Ooze Suede, Buckskin - The
popular material this season,
blue. gray. brown, tan. 1885.
Tans-Brown, kid, champagne.
Russia calf. suedes (the summer
color. $685..
Patents-Pretty Cuban heels.
dainty French heels, heavy man
Dish effects; punps. Gibson ties
blucher. button Sass.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, October 12.-Letters
addressed as follows remain unclaimed at the
Mineral Point postoffce:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ziehn,
AxeI Elsman,
George Wagner,
In calling for above, please say advertised.
B. T. PRIDEAUx, Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
Liahtbourn-SpensIey.

The marriage of Miss Ruth Antoinette
Spensley was solmnized at four o'clock
on Tuesday afternoon, October 12, in
Trinity Episcopal Church, Dean March
Chase, Rector, officiating. Only imme-
diate members of the family We're
present.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Calvert Spensley, and'a grand
daughter of the late George w. Cobb.
She was born in Mineral Point where
she attended the public schools, after
wards graduating with honors from
kemper Hall, Kenosha. A wide circle
OF friends hold her in high esteem for
her womanly graces. Mr.. Lightbourn
is prominent young business man,
whose home is in Bermuda, where the
bride and her parents spent number
of winter seasons.
On Wednesday evening a reception
was held at the parental home, where
a large number of friends gathered to
extend congratulations and good wishes
to bride and groom.
The evening also the fOrtieth an
niversary of the marriage of Mr.. and
Mrs. Calvert Spensley, who also re-
ceived congratulations.
The bride was the recipient of many
beautiful presents.
The home was tastefully decorated
for the occasion, and a glad wecome
was extended to each guest. Those
present from abroad were
Mr. and Mrs Charles McGregor
Toronto; Mrs Mortimer Oliver, Amerst-
burg, Canada; Mrs. Eunice Price and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
Toav's Cafe.

Agents for the Dewey Steam Laundry
of Rockford. All work guaranteed first
class
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14

losses on other paper in the bank subse-
quently discovered accounts for the
difference between this amount and the
210, 900 of alleged shortage announced
in the press reports.
Directors of the bank hope to be able
to pay depositors dol'ar for dollar
The extent of Aliens alleged forgery
has not been disclosed.
John w. Schofeld is in Mineral
Point to-day. He is employed IN the
comptroller's office, and is veteran in
receivership matters. He has been
more recently the receiver of the First
National bank of Manasquan, n. j.,
the First National bank of Brooklyn,
n. Y, the American Exchange National
bank of Syracuse, N. Y, the First
National bank of Doyleston, Pa, and
the First National bank Of Asbury
Park, N. J.
The statement of the resources and
liabilities of the bank as shown by its
last report of condition rendered to the
comptroller on September 1, gives the
following:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
FIRST NATIONAL
BANK CLOSED
John w. Schofeld of Washington
Appointed Receiver.
SHORT NEARLY 5000, 600
But the Directors Hope to Pay
DepositOrs Nearly in Full.

After an earnest, hard struggle on
the part Of the directors to keep their
doors open, the First National Bank of
Mineral Point was on Tuesday morning
closed, by order Of the comptroller of
the currency. Reports of a shortage in
securieties were current for several
days, but the depositors took the news
calmly and there was at no time a
regular run on the bank, but on Mon
day there were a good many heavy
Withdrawals.
AS told in press dispatches the story
Of the banks difficulties is about as
follows,
The first word Of irregularities in the
bank reached the treasury department
on October 5, when National Bank
Examiner Richard w. GoOdhart, who
had been making his regular examina
ton Of the bank condition, telegraphed
to the comptroller of the currency that
he had found some shortage and ques
tiOnable paper. The first indications
were that the loss would reach only
$50 900. The figures Of the discrepancy
then began to grow. Soon the amount
was increased by $4,000 and the next
and last amount reported to Washing
ton swelled the loss to $128,O00. The
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
Gundry & Gray Co

to promote mines which had afterward
proved useless.
He agreed to turn over all the securi-
ties he held in mining stock which,
after inspection by the other officers of
the bank, were declared to be worth
next to nothing
He stated that if had been his inten-
ton to refund all the money, with the
profits from his mines; but after wait
ing for months he had given up hope of
ever regaining the money he had taken
on the forged notes.
1t was said on Tuesday that the de-
positors would eventually be paid in full
as with assessments on the stockholders
the good colIa5erals and the money turn
ed in by Mr.. Allen and other resources
would enable the depositors to get their
money, but it may be some time before
this can be paid.
Mr.. Allen was administrator for many
estates and it is feared that they have
been involved in his attempts to keep
his head above water.
1t is now stated that Allen first began
going down the hill of financial morality
so far back as sixteen years ago. For
the last two or three years the pace
quickened until it ended in shame for
himself and chaos for the bank.
He was nearly caught some time ago
when Bank Examiner Luther came in
suddenly and without Mr. Allen having
an inkling Of his coming. Luther became
suspicious of a note which was among
the assets. He questioned Mr.. Allen
closely regarding it, but the latter was
able to convince the examiner the note
was all right.
Still it is believed the examiners sus-
picions were aroused and when Exam
iner Goodhart came here this time he
was well advised on what to look for
In spite Of the failure of the First
National bank business goes on as usual
in Mineral Point.
The Iowa County bank, just across
the street, of which James w. Hutchi-
son is president and E. Y. Hutchison is
cashier, is not affected by the disaster,
except that its deposits are daily large
ly increased. This bank is in the best
possible shape; and during the week
has received by wire and letter, from
its correspondents and other bank in
Chicago and Milwaukee, assurances of
unlimited cash to draw upon should it
be needed. But fortunately it is not
needed, which fact is not only crafty
ing to the bank, but very comforting to
the whole community.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
NyaI's
FACE CREAM
with peroxide J

A superior non-greasy nour-
ishing Skin Food. Is soon
absorbed and leaves no shine
or sticky after-feeling. Just
the thing to cure or prevent
chaps caused by these harsh
autumn winds. For sale at
The Metz Pharmacy
Depot for NyaIs Family Remedies)
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
Grinm-Wagner.

The marriage of Miss Gertrude
Wagner, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nicholas Wagner of this city, to Mr..
Charles Grimm, of Cuba City, took
place Tuesday morning Oct. II, 1909,
at nine o'clock, at St. Mary's Catholic
Church. Rev. Nicholas Weyer offici-
ated.
The bride was gowned in white satin
and carried beautiful boquet of yellow
roses. Miss Anaa Grimm was brides
maid, and Mr.. Nicholas Wagner,
brother of the bride, was groomsman.
After the ceremony reception was
held at the home of the brides parents.
There were about one hundred invited
guests present and the presents were
numerous and beautiful. Mr.. and Mrs.
Grimm took the train Wednesday for a
wedding trip to Minneapolis and other
places; after which they will make
their home in Cuba City. Their many
friends wish them all JOY and happiness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
Bargains in Standard Pianos.

IF you know of anyone who desires a
very good piano at bargain price you
will be interested in the fact that at the
present time the well known music
house of Lyon & Healy, Chicago, have
an entire floor filled with slightly used
Uprights, all of which are practically
as good as new.
In order to facilitate the work of put
ting in new flooring, which improve
ment is now being made, Lyon &
Healy offer these pianos at greatly re-
duced prices.
You can have any Of these fine in
struments at from 20 to 40 per cent less
tha, usual prices. They will be sold
either for cash or upon easy monthly
payments All Of these pianos are fully
guaranteed to be exactly as represented.
The opportunity to secure one will
undoubtedly be taken advantage of by
shrewd buyers in this vicinity.
A letter to Lyon & Healy, Wabash
Avenue and Adams Street, will bring
full particulars.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
ROYAL BELL RINGERS

In the Primitive Methodist Church
on Friday Evening, Oct. Is.
Don't forget the Royal Bell Ringers
in tbe Primitive Methodist lecture room
tomorrow (Friday) night.
Reserved seats on sale Thursday and
Friday at Chas. Ivey's drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14

daughter Miss Ida, and H. G. Spensley,
Chicago Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Spoule,
st. Louis; DR.. Moody, London; Mrs.
Herbert N. Latin, Milwaukee; Mrs.
Carrie E. Smith, Chicago Mrs. II. c..
Martin, Darlington; Mrs. Mollie. De
drick, New York City; Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Terrell, Yonkers, n. Y; W. H.
Thomas, Dodgeville; James Dolan, Miss
Dolan, and Mr.. and Mrs. I. cambridge,
Platteville; w. M. Snow, Peru, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lightbourn left on
Thursday mornings train for New
York City, where they will spend Il
week with the brides uncle John P.
Cobb, after which they will sail for
Bermuda, their home,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
LOW FARES TO MILWAUKEE
VIA CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE
& ST. PAUL RY.

For the National Dairy Show, October
14-24. One and one half fare for the
round trip to Milwaukee from stations
on the Chicrgo, Milwaukee e. st. Paul
Railway. Minimum Excursion Fare,
$500. Dates Of sale, October ID, IS, 16,
IS, 10 and 20. Return limit, to reach
starting point on or before October 90.
Additional information from nearest
Ticket Agent, Chicago Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway, or from Mr.. F. A.
Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chi
cagO.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-10-14
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court-ss
~ In Probate.
In the matter Of the estate of Esther J..
Polkinghorn deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Esther j. Polkinghorn, deceased, having been
issued to j. b. Reynolds.
Notice is hereby given, That the creditors Of
said Esther J. Polkinghorn, deceased, are allow
ed and limited by order Of this Court, until and
including the first Tuesday of April, 1910, being
the fifth day of said month, to present their
claims and demands against said Esther j. Polk
inghorn, deceased, to the county court for ex-
animation and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given, that the claims
so presented will be examined and adjusted by
this court, at the Office of the county judge at
the court house in the city of Dodgeyille, in
said county, on the first Tuesday or May, 1910.
Dated this 5th day of October. 1909.
By the court,
ALDRo JESKs, County Judge.