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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07
They Agreed With The Asp

ever they see an opportunity they at
tack the authorities with that fearful
weapon-ridicule. In this case such
an opportunity came at the Coincide
Franchise during the performance of
Cleopatra" play by Marmontel.
1t was a badly written, dull work,
and the people were waiting for a
chance to give vent to their opinion.
At last the chance came. The man.
agement had ordered a mechanical
asp for the great scene in the final
act. when Cleopatra puts an end to
her life.
The actress raised the asp, which
started Kissing. whereupon a specta-
tor rose to his feet and cried: 1.-THE
asp is quite right. We all share his
opinion!" Roars of laughter greeted
that joke and as 1t was foreseen that
q similar scene would take place ev-
cry night the piece was withdrawn
from the repertoire.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07
Lace-Trimmed Shields.

The girl who is addicted to the con-
slant use of transparent blouses
should get the new kind of shields,
lace trimmed, which are sold at the
shops.
These are of fine muslin and have
a deep insertion and frill of Val. or
Cluny lace at all edges.
They may be bought at a moderate
price or easily made at home. If tied
around the arm with colored ribbon
still another dainty touch is added.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07
Treatment for Complexion.

The "chamois treatment" is the
latest thing for the complexion, and is
said to produce that perl-like pallor
which is modish just now. The skin
is massaged gently with cleansing
skin food. Then, while moist, 1t IL
rubbed with a strip of the channels
which has been wet with warm water,
covered with the lather Of some pure
kind of soap, and then allowed to dry.
When dry, it is soft and fine and very
good for the skin, says beauty spe-
cialist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07
FRESH-AIR POULTRY HOUSES
Demonstrated Time and Again They
Are Best for Hsalth-Drafts
Should Be Prevented.

1t has been demonstrated time and
again that fresh air and open front
of the flock. In northern climates,
however, the open front should be
supplied with burlap curtains in order
to prevent direct draft of cold air.
There is always more or less drafts
of air in the poultry house, but any
house without heat, whether open or
closed, will be cold enough in winter
weather, but the open front house will
have less chill and will be warmer and
more comfortable. The one secret is to
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07
ECO Wisdom.

The nensitting varieties lay white
rolored eggs. The best winter lay
ers produce a brown egg. The egg
gradually decreases in size and weight
as the laying season prolongs. The
size of the egg, as rule, increases
with the age of the hen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07

A few pounds of
bronze in t b g
shape of a bell
with a crack in it
were some time
ago p a r a d e d
through the streets
of Boston and
gazed upon by
thousands. T b e
bronze was not
especially valu-
able, but it was
associated with a
great event in his
tory. This bellrang
out for liberty on
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07

with a tiny roll of brown silk, each
inclosing a worked cookie shell; to be
worn with shady brown chip hat
trimmed with big cluster OF spiky
purple cactus, dahlias and autumnal
foliage tied with thick rope of inter-
twined rouleaux of brown peau de
coto
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07

Missouri Valley Farmer The house
can be built as large as needed. The
one 1 am using is IL feet square, large
enough for 25 to 35 chickens. The
nests can be built one on top of the
other, any number to accommodate
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07
Crash for Hanainus.

A satisfactory and an inexpensive
hanging may be made of the cotton
velours or crash. The hanging may
be made exceedingly attractive by adj
ding a stenciled design
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07

without which no gown is complete.
The embroidery motifs are arranged
on the edge of the tunic, with a
straight line of embroidery along the
edge as a finish. The motifs are also
used on the sleeve cap and bodice, as
illustrated. The buttons are covered
with the cloth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07

as desired by lin
ing with tar pa
per and putting
building paper on
the outside, then
GOV erin g with
drop siding, writes
c.. e. Likens in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07
HOUSE FOR NUMBER OF HENS
Illustrations Showing Handy and Up
to-Date Coop That Can Be
Made Warm.

1 consider my poultry house handy
and up to date. 1t can be made warm
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07
The Liberty Bell /
of the Soul |
By REV. A. c. DIXON, D. D.,
Pastor of the Chicago Ave. (Moody'sl
Church, Chicago. 4

Proclaim liberty throughout the
land to all the inhabitants thereof
Leyiticus 25:1O.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07

It's all right to hitch your wagon
to a star, but it is just as well to have
a parachute attachment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-10-07
Floor Plan of House.

the hens. A place can be arranged in
one corner for the incubator. The
cost will $14 to SIG or more, accord
ing to the way it is built.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
PUBLIC SALE BULLETIN
Cox's Sale.

Having decided to retire from farm
ing, l will sell at public auction at my
farm, miles east of Mineral Point and
one-half mi. west of Waldwick village on
THURSDAY, FEB. 10, 1909,
the following stock, etc:
EIGHT HORsEs-2 mares in foal by a
registered Percheron horse, one a
high grade Percheron and other high
grade Coach; a 5-yr-old Coach Horse,
weighing 1900 pounds; high grade Perch
eron Colt, coming yrs. old; Coach
Colt, coming yrs. old; Percheron Colt,
and Coach Colt, each coming l yr. old;
a single driver.
TWENTY FOUR CATTLE-6 steers,
coming yrs. old; 9 high grade steers
and 9 high grade heifers, all coming 2
yrs. old.
ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE CHICKENS
FARM MACHINERY, ETC-McCormick
binder, Champion mower, Thomas hay
loader, grass seeder and sower, 2 har-
rows, plows, cultivators, feed grind
er, wagon, pair trucks and bob-sleighs,
2-seated surrey and open buggy, single
buggy, sets harness, some household
furniture, Is tons of hay, 500 bu. oats.
TERMs-$10 or less, cash; over $40
one years time on bankable paper bear
ing 6 per cent interest. Sale to COM
mence at 1920 a. m. Lunch at noon.
GEORGE G. COX.
F. E. DAWSON, Auct.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
PASSED FROM THIS LIFE
Mrs. Cyrus Lanyon.

Mrs. Mary Jane Lanyon was born in
the city of Mineral Point on the Sth day
of August, 1887, and passed on to the
larger life with God in the evening of
Feb. 6, 1909, being therefore II years,
5 months and % days of age at the time
of her translation.
In the year 1866 she was united in
marriage to Mr.. Cyrus Lanyon. which
union was severed by the death of her
husband in 1904.
No children survive to mourn the re-
moval of their mother; one little son,
at the tender age of IA months was
taken to the heavenly kingdom.
Of Mrs. LANNON'S immediate family
there remain VIM. F. Vivian, her full
brother, and George, John and Fanny,
half brothers and sister respectively.
For several years Mrs. LANNON'S
health has been impaired, but since
October it has been evident to all who
visited her that her race was nearly
run. Notwithstanding the loving and
constant ministries of her family and
friends, and the application of all that
medical science could devise, her powers
gradually failed until the end.
In 1868 Mrs. Lanyon was received
into the Primitive Methodist church
of this city on Confession of Faith,
uniting with the class that for so many
years, until God called him to his re-
ward, was led by Mr.. Phillip Allen, Sr.
She remained in unbroken fellowship
with the church militant for forty-six
years, through life witnessed a good
confession, and when the end was con-
sciously approaching, with true chris
tian fortitude, peace and resignation,
she awaited the call to the church tri-
umphiant and passed quietly on to her
coronation.
Mrs. canyons passing removes from
our midst one of the elect ladies of our
city. Her quiet, transformations chris
tian life, her characteristic secret min
istries to the worthy poor and the
great kindness she manifested to her
friends, have endeared her to all who
were acquainted with her. She will be
greatly missed by those whe have so
Gifted been blessed by her benefactions.
The funeral was held at the home on
Tuesday afternoon, Revs. Bond and
Walker conducting the services.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able to
cure in all its stages and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity
Catarrh being constitutional disease re-
uuires a constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting dir
ectIy upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system, thereby destroying the tounda-
ton OF the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting M ture in doing its work. The pro-
prietors haze so much faith in its curative
mowers, that they offer one Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure. Send for
list OF testimonials.
Address, f, J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
sold by Druggists 15c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
NATURE TELLS YOU.
As Many a Mineral Point Reader
Knows Too Well

When the kidney are sick,
Nature tells you about it.
The urine is natures calendar
Infreuuent or too frequent action;
ANY urinary trouble tells of kidney
ills
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney
ills.
Mineral Point people testify to this.
Geo. Hartley, living On State ST..
Mineral Point, Wis, says: 81 have
used Doan's Kidney Pills and can
recommend them very highly to every
one suffering from an aching back or
weak kidneys [ suffered for several
months from severe pains through my
back and kidney regions. The kidney
secretions were also very irregular in
action aud highly colored. DOan's
Kidney Pills which [ procured at
Ivey's Pharmacy, banished the pains,
restored the kidney secretions to their
natural conditions. and made me feel
much better in every way. [ am
thankful for the benefit [ received
from the use of Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Mil burn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
GEORGE PRIDEAUX.

second floor Amberg brick building, south
side OF High street NEAR post ofiice)
Latest styles OF work. Shampooing. Give
a trial.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
Fire In Doctor,s Office.

Monroe Times, Feb. 4: An incipient
blaze was Dissolved in the Office of DR..
Fl. A Rouse at BrowntOwn at $50
O'Clock last evening. A crowd
gathered at the post Office awaiting
the distribution of the mail made use
of the supply of buckets at the hard
ware store and extinguished the fire
before 1t got outside the office. Dr..
Rouse suffered a damage of $500 to
library, surgical instruments and
other office equipments.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
Hides.
INNo VIVNIII UNI - W. - -
Innd Zinc and Smlnhmr Ores.
Struck BY Engine.

The Herald: John Kilby, the
younger brother of Downer Kilby, OF
Lancaster met with a bad accident
last Friday night. He has been
brakeman for some time on the Great
Western, his regular run being be-
tween Dubuque and Chicago. On &C
count of the storm he could not see
the train and was struck by the pilot
of the engine before he realized his
danger. He is getting along as we'll
as can be expected.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
Soldier Ralks Death Plot.

1t seemed to J. A. Stone, a civil war
veteran, of Kemp, Tex. that a plot existed
between a desperate lung trouble and the
grave to cause his death. II contracted
stubborn cold" he writes, that developed
cough that stuck to me, in spite of all rene
dies, for years. My weight ran down to 100
pounds. Then l began to use DIR. Kings New
Discovery, which restored my health COM
pletely, now weigh IFS pounds" For severe
Colds, obstinate Coughs, Hemorrhages, Asth.
ma, and to prevent Pneumonia it's unrivaI-
ed. SOC and sl.OO Trial bottle free. Guar
auteed by PrideauN 4 Bliss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
St. Paul Gives Up Express.

The Chicago, milwaukee and st.
Paul, it is announced has given up
its plan for an express service of its
own and after May l next the ex-
press service on the new line as we'll
as on the old lines of the road will be
furnished by Wells, Fargo & Co. The
United States Express company will
continue to operate the express SER
vice on the St. Paul lines up to May
Monroe Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
CITY PROPERTY.

A small dwelling house centrally
located. This is desiable little home. Price
$1,000,
House and lot of Richard Venning:
situated in western part, of city; house con-
tatns four large rooms, has good cellar and
cistern, also half acre of land.
A desirable building lot, situated
near St. Mary's German Catholic church.
1t will be sold at a right price.
House and two acres of land, stu
ated in south part of city. House has five
rooms, good root douse in connection, new
barn. Property will be sold at right price.
The Ralph Fitzsimmons property
on Hoard Street. The house contains three
rooms. and property is all in good repair
Price 5000.
Lot No. 7 in the Oates Subdivision
on the west side Of Dodge street.
The VIM. Coad homestead on High
street.
The undivided one-half interest in
the stone warehouse east of the railway
tracks at the depot
The George Bottomley homestead on
corner Of Doty and Ridge streets Will be
sold at a Qutck-selling price.
Two acres of good land in the west
ern part Of the city.
The Parkinson residence in Mineral
Point formerly the home Of Robert James
Ii is situated on High street and is one OF
the most pleasant homes in the city. Win
Oe sold at a right price.
The Padon homestead, adjoining
st Mary's Catholic church on the southwest
also one acre Of land, west of residence with
small barn. The property is in good condi-
tion and viii be sold at right price.
The residence of Joseph L. Jackson.
situated in the first ward, city OF Mineral
Point; house contains six rooms, close s,
pantry etc, with large summer kitchen
Two good cisterns; four lots, large barn and
other outbuildings. This property is all in
good repair and is offered at a bargain. In
quire of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency, at the Democrat Office.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce
Granville in Mineral Point is offered for sale
at a bargain If taken soon- The house is
large and commodious, containing eight
rooms, pantry, closets, etc. There are on the
pace, a large barn new wood shed, g 'od
we'll and cistern. The property is conVe-
iently located and in everyday a desir-
able home. Inquire of the Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency at the Democrat once
4 nice cottage ia the Harris sub
division, (zaa b pat q city; also several
desirable ling cts. viii be sold right
era WORD BROTHERS.
!. AT the Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
Lecture on Lincoln.

M. P. Rindlaub, founder of the
Platteville Witness and for many
years its editor and publisher, gave
his lecture On Lincoln at the Congre-
gational Church in Platteville on last
Sunday. Mr.. Rindlaub was present
at the Lincoln Douglas discussions,
also at the convention held in the
"Wigwam" at Chicago when Mr..
Lincoln was nominated and was
present at the great mass meeting in
Springfield following the nomination.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
THE IOWA COUNTY COURT
Reported by w. III. Thomas, Register i
Probate.

Reported by w. III. Thomas, Register in
Probate.
Estate of Ann Evans, petition for
administration.
Estate of Frank Salzmann, will and
petition for probate of same.
Estate of David Thompson, hearing
petition for probate of will.
Estate of James Penberthy, hearing
petition for administration.
Estate o. Joseph knight, final hear
ing.
Estate of Jonathan Dickinson, hear
ing petition for administration de
bonis non with will annexed.
Estate of Crist Mess. hearing petit
ton for administration.
Estate of Simon P. Deahofe, hearing
petition for administration.
Estate of William Lanyon, Sr., f.
nal account and petition for allowance
of same.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
Eel Asleep in the Snow.

Highland Press: While battling his
way home through the ferceSt storm
of years, John NJ. Rosenaw about
1920 last evening discovered a dark
object in the snow in front of the T.
F. Kennedy residence.
With heart as gracious as brave,
Mr.. Rosenaw on blowing through the
huge drifts found as surmised the
sleeping form of Charles Winters the
we'll known mute of Highland.
Hastily summoning help and DR..
LOhrs it was found that his both
hands were quite badly frozen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
Gratiot has Waterworks.

Warren Sentinel-Lcader; The new
waterworks plant at Gratiot, Wis,
put in under the supervision of Civil
Engineer Byron w. Hicks are now
completed, but it is not intended to
put water in the mains until all dan
ger from freezing is passed. The we'll
has been thoroughly tested and the
water could not be lowered. 1t is a
fine system, without dead ends, and
is a credit to the village and the en-
gineer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
Fielder & Fielder Attorneys.

STATE OF Wisconsin, Iowa County Court,
" ss-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at special
and for said county at the Court House in
the city of DodgeyiIle in said county on the
10th day of February, A. d. 1909, being the
third Tuesday of said month, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon of said day, the followir g
matters will be heard and considered:
The application Of Otto Gilman to admit
to probate the last will and testament OF
Charles Giilmann late of the city Of Mineral
Point in said county, deceased.
And it is further ordered, that public
ested by publishing copy Of this order for
three weeks successfully, prior TO said day Of
hearing, In The Iowa County Democrat a
weekly newspaper published IN said county.
By the Court:
ALDRo jerks County Judge.
Dated. Dodgeville Wis, January 10, 1909.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
Writing, Spelling and Adding
Contest.

Lancaster Herald: Supt. Brockert
is receiving daily queries in regard to
the writing, spelling and adding con-
test. There seems to be a great deal
of interest developing throughout the
county and the district school teach
ers are already at work drilling the
pupils in the three fundamental
branches. Some teachers complain
that there are no really good spoilers,
Others that there are no first class
penman or accurate adders IN their
schools. Mr.. BrOckert tells all these
teachers to enter the best they have.
There is a long time before the district
contests and the coaching" that they
give then representatives before that
time will make vast amount Of diff
ference. All seem to be working
hard, however, to make the event
thoroughly successful.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
A Very Desirable Farm For
Sale.

The Albert Dunn farm situated two
miles south of Dodgeviile; contains 100
acres; 125 acres under cultivation; remain
der timber anS WolI watered pasture land;
house containing eight rooms; three cellars.
A new barn that will hold los tons of hay
and 5000 bushels of oats; a new machine
house, and new chicken house. The pro
perty will be sold at very reasonable price
and on easy terms. $500, down; balance,
years time, at per cent interest.
For further particulars inquire of
the Mineral Point Real Estate Agency
at The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
LEGAL NOTICES.
File Her 4 Fielder, Attorneys.
NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR
ADMINISTRATION

STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court
- ss-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a special
and for said county, at the ConrS House in
the city Of DodgevilIe, in said county on the
9th day of March, A. d. 1909, being the
second Iuesaay OF sac month at ten o cIoc
tiers will be heard and considered:
The application Of Emma Phillips for the
appointment of an administratOroft the estate
Of Elizabeth A. Nicholas late of the city OF
Mineral Point, in said county, deceased.
And it is further ordered, That public no.
ed by publishing cooy of this order for
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY, prior to said day of
hearing, in the Iowa County Democrat,
weekly newspaper published in said county.
BY order Of the court:
ALDRO jerks, County Judge
Dated Dodgeville Wis, Feb. 9th, 1909.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
Held for Trial.

Richlaad Democrat: James Green
the Lone Rock man, arrested recently
on the charge of breaking into a
dwelling with intent to commit a
felony, was given hearing at Goth
am Friday last and as the result of
evidence introduced was held for trial
at the April term of circuit court.
Bail bonds were fixed at $500, which
Green was unable to furnish, and he
is boarding with sheriff Hoke.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
c HICAGO, MILWAUKEE Il ST.
PAIL RAILWAY.
Change of Time.

Commencing Sunday, Oct. %, 1900
No. Passenger and Expr.
will leave at. .. 7:15 a. m
No. go Way freight al. 49,. S:i5 a. m
No. 6 Passenger and Expr. 1:20 p. m
No. Sc Fast freight at ..... 4:10 p. m
ARRIVING
No. So Fast freight arrive at $40 a. m
No. q Passenger and Expr. 200 p. m
No. 81 Way freight at. 4:10 p. N
No. Passenger and Expr 1000 p. m
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-02-11
Winfield Scott Benson

died at the Hotel Julien, Dubuque,
Iowa, at $3.50 of the evening of Tues
day, January 26, 1909, after stroke
of paralysis sustained on Saturday,
Nov. q. Had he lived seventeen
days more he would have been seventy
years of age, and had he lived for
another year he would have been con
tinuously in the employ of the Illinois
Central Railroad Company for d full
half century Wv Warren Sentinel.