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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

J. J. Sherwin spent a couple of days
in Central City this week where in COM
pany with representatives Of the Cen
trail Colorado Power company he con
suited with the mining men Of that sec
ton in regard to electric power. The
combination Of the Hydro Electric and
the Central Colorado companies gives
an abundance of power and they pro
pose to extend their service as far as
possible.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25
n. A. ELLIOTT,
The Leading Druggist,

The peculiar properties of Chamber
laiu's Cough Remedy have been thor
oughly tested during epidemics of in
huenza, and when it was taken in time
we have not heard of single case of
pneumonia. Sold bv j. j. Sherwin'
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

A sprained ankle will usually disable
the injured person for three or four
weeks. This is due to the lack Of
proper treatment. When Chamber
lain's liniment is applied a cure may be
effected in three or four days. This
liniment is one of the best and most re-
markable preparations in use. Sold by
J. j. Sherwin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

There was a small blaze in the Sara
toga station in the Newhouse tunnel on
Wednesday night that destroyed the
lockers in which the men employed on
this property kemp their change of
clothing, resulting in the loss Of several
hundred dollars. The smoke was so
thick and suifocating that two of the
work. men were nearly overcome.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

There will be servi ees held at St.
Pauls Church on Chris tmas day at
10 a. m. A quartette consisting of
Mrs. Brandstetter, Mrs. Hafer and
Messrs Stewart and Oliver will render
LaHache's Mass. At the Offertory
Mrs. Brandstetter will sing Noel Be-
fore the Mass the Choir will render
Novelas' adoption Of the "Adeste FL
delis The sermon will be preached
by Father NcCabe.
Mrs S. Stewart will preside at the
organ.
Everyone will be welcome to attend
the service.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

r. c. Bonney and family arrived in
the city Wednesday from Steamboat
Springs. Mr. Bonney will remain here
during the holiday season while the
family will 5isit with their relatives for
a month He is engaged in the real es-
tate and insurance business and is
meeting with good success.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

II the contemplated plans turn out
all right, and there seems to be no
doubt about it, the children Of the town
will have pleasant and safe place for
skating. A. E. Straub has taken up
the question of making a pond on the
site Of tho skating rink, and has enlist
ed the assistance of l. D. Ellis and
others who will do the necessary exca-
waiting. The use Of the ground hes
been donated during the winter season
for this purpose by w. L. Bush, and the
city authorities will attend to flooding
it when necessary. 1t will be open to
all children who will show enough ap-
preciation to conduct themselves in a
proper skating and playing manner,
but those who go there to be unruly or
rough in their actions and words will be
deprived Of this pleasure. The city and
parties who are donating their time and
influence to give the young folks this
pleasure will expect each ard everyone
to deport himself in gentlemanly
manner. 1t is a creditable move. and
as there will be no danger of anyone
breaking through and getting drowned,
the parents can feel that their children
are perfectly safe and that the beha-
vior on the pond will be carefully looked
after
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

While doing the assessment work up
Spring Gulch for the Idaho Springs
Gold Producing company, Manager
John Hull opened up in the Torpedo
tunnel body of ore that is superior to
anything yet encountered. A trial
shipment will he made of about three
tons
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25
Methoelist Church

Edward Burns Martin, Pastor.
10 m-Class Meeting.
2:30 p n Sunday School.
1l.0O m and 7:30 m Public wor-
ship and sermon.
Morning THE Touchstone OF the
Kingdom.
Eyening-Speeial St Johns Day sermon
to idaho Springs Lodge, No. 26 A F
and A NJ. Subject-"Christ the Mas
ter Of Our Graft"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Mr.. G. S. Birkins and daughter, Miss
Grace, left for Denver this morning to
attend the wedding of Miss Grace AL
lison and Mr. c. W. Holden The GER
emony will be performed in the private
parlors of the kaiserhof hotel by Rev.
Harper of the Congregational church
of Denver, at II O clock, with few Sc
lected friends as witnesses. After this
the guests will partake of wedding
feast with the newly married couple
Miss Allison has been teacher in the
city schools about six years and with
marked success. The groom is 2 prom
inent and promising mining engineer OF
Cripple Creek where they will make
their future home.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

After an absence of over two years,
BROS. - Roberts son of Senator Harry
Roberts is expected to return for
visit about tbs 18th inst. He has
been living in California since he left
here
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Many persons find themselves affect
ed with a persistent cough after an at
tack of influenza. AS this cough can
be promptly cured by the use of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, it should
not be allowed to run on until it be-
comes troublesome. Sold by ]. J..
SherWin
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

After spending several days with
Harry Menzimer, Harry Russell, re-
turned to Denver the first of the week
where he is employed by the C. & S.
railroad, His family will remain here
awhile longer
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

VIM. Woodward and family departed
Thursday for Cripple Creek where the,
will spend the holidays with relatives
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

They were choice Havanas and came
to this office from II. A. Riedel and
came through their manager Fred Nye
and were most thoroughly enjoyed
and appreciated.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

The greatest danger from influenza
as of its resulting in pneumonia. This
can be obviated by using Chamberlain )
Cough Remedy, as it not only cures in
fluenza, but counteracts any tendency
of the disease from pneumonia. Sold
by !. j. Sherwin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Among those who are patroniz ing the
hot tunnel baths as a relief from rheu-
natism are E. L. Howell of Eaton and
r. A Lyons Of Ft. Collins
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Jules Huillet are re-
joicing over the advent Of an eleven
pound boy. The stork entered the
home on the 22nd and as q result Jules
has been treating his many friends id a
royal manner
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

At the residence of the brides par
ents on Eighth avenue last evening
was performed the ceremony uniting
Mr.. Fred Anderson and Miss Beatrice
Trsnberth. the officiating minister be-
ing Rev Edwin Martin, of the NJ. E.
church. None but member of the
family and close personal friends of
the high contracting parties witnessed
the ceremony. A wedding supper fol-
lowed the ceremony. The young cou-
Pile are well known here and will re-
ceive the congratulations Of a host Of
friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25
Colorado National Apple
Exposition. Donver. Au
ditorium Jan. 3 to 3

A rate of one fare for the round trip
will be made by the Colorado and
Southern Ry., from all points in Colo
rado Tickets will be on sale January
2 and 8. Final limit January 10, 1910
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Charley Thero has exchanged tha I
look of repining for smiles that illumine
degree. 1t is all because his days of
batchelorhood are over and Mrs. There
has returned from \ two months' visit
with eastern relatives.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Miss Carrie Berger came home the
week and is spending the holidays with
the home folks in Grass Valley.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Buy your blank books and office sup
plies now at Deis's
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

o. W. Lowell came up from Denver
the first of the week to look after his
hardware and mining interest. He
will represent Santa Claus at the Den
yer home, however.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Civil Engineer p P. Barbour spent q
couple of days in Denver this week OF
mining business.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Judge E NJ : abn was in the city or
Wednesday atteding the session Of the
Water Adjustment court.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Capt. James T. Smith of the Rocky
Mountain News was in the city this
week looking up the mining cond tions
for 1909 as basis for review of the
camp.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Alderman c. S. MeGinns was called
to the state capital for day the frs
of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Manager Dick Staley is feeling pret-
ty good over the fact that he has en-
coutered large and fine body of ore in
the bottom of the first level of the
Big Chief mine. He is driving the
second lateral to cut under this ore
body before taking shipment out.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

J. H. Robeson spent couple of days
in the camp this week looking after
mining affairs
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

George Parshall came down from
Alice Thursday and will spend the hol
idays here.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Bishop George Oxley came down from
Freeland on Friday to spend the Christ
mas and expects to go to Denver on
Monday for several days and perhaps
to Leadvlle. He has done the assess
ment work on the Nelson group of four
claims this season. and is now doing the
same on the E NJ. Moscript group of
claims which work was resumed
some two months ago. Mr. NJ
has a fine group and in the various
workings of each claims there is fine
mineral showings. When they are
opened up along the lines as laid out by
Ed, he is going to have big producer.
There is abundant ore in this Freeland
section " hich is only awaiting capital
in order to make the once famous camp
iscount it's former phenomenal pro.
duction,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Phone Idaho 1873 or call on w. W.
Lester when you want baggage
hauled.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Some of the shipments recently made
are worthy of thought. From the
Lamartine on the Carlson leas. the ore
run 2.2l ounces in gold and 157 so ounl
ces in silver ore about Sll3 and the
shipment nettsd them from the Cham
berlain Dillingham; smelter about $1,000.
VIM. Weise cashed his check from ship
ment from his lease for $1,000 Cal
& Co pulled in about $50 per ton for
their work and faithful Billy Nichols
and associates stuck down into their jean
the receipts from about three and one
half tons of ore that gave returns of
4.43 ounces in gold, 81 80 ounces in sill
yer or $1l5 per ton. Then from ths
the Shafter, James and Carson sold
their ore At the average Of over SIS
per ton; johnson & Co. hauled their
ore at price of about 500 per ton
and many others in the district made
good shipments.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Remember you get box of cigars
gree every Saturday night at Deis's
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

A. r. Comstock, of the Almaden
mines, returned Tuesday morning from
short trip to the valley where he
proudly exhibited some rare old spci-
mems to his city friends
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

H. G. Pranold received word Wed
nesday that the contract foI doing the
Ing and water connections as might be
necessary at the big Hydro electric
plant of the Sternberger brothers, had
been awarded to him. He will begin
work on Monday and will complete tn 9
job within ninety days as stipulated in
his eonctraet.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

r. B. Morton spent couple Of days
in the state metropolis this week
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Louis Oliver went to the big city last
Wednesday.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

The work of sinking and drifting on
the south side of Chicago creek and in
the direction of Soda creek on the
Quito mine will be done under the man
agement of Joe Martelon, who will en-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Frank Thompson was down from
Silver Plume last Sunday and spent
the day with Adolph Nelson. Frank
is making good with the Silver
Plume branch of the Nelson store and
reports that there is decided increase
over that of last year.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-12-25

Charlie Fuller was Denver visitor
Thursday
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13


Bishop Webb visited this parish ON
Tuesday evening and confirmed, and
preached ON temptation and the moral
and spiritual discipline, which comes
with it, and the resistance to temptation
through the help Of God. AT this point
the bishop said that this help was ia
connection with the sacram .Ital means
of Christ's church and the obedience to
the same. The confirmation service
an object lesson which we have just
had is one of these means. He closed
with words of counsel 60 the confirmed.
a very large congregation was present.
The offerings were fol missions Both
morning and evening chors TO number
of some 8G or more sang with splendid
effect. Mr.. Anderson as organist made
this all the more effective
A large reception was held at the
rectory Immediately after the service.
Rev. Mr. Todrg of Kemper church,
Darlington, came with the bishop and
took part in the services.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13
MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN, THURSDAY


| The extinguisher of human life made
an untimely call on our young friend
| Oliver Nancolas of this city last Friday
morning, May Z, fifteen minutes before
the clocks hour-hand marked two, and
ushered his spirit into that blssful
abode beyond '''the great divide while
he calmly reposed in sleep.
Deceased was son of Mr. and Mrs.
John Nancolas and his birth eventuated
in this city q years, 6 months and 5
days before the time of his death.
From early childhood he ever displayed
mild and unpre .entious disposition,
thereby brewing toward him the re-
spect of all, and his death brought sad
ness TO many hearts. His ailment was
that of consumption and marked a
period of about three years duration.
On the 3lst of December, 1902, de-
ceased was united in marriage to Miss
Olive Poad of Linden, who with little
daughter survives him, together with
his parents and one brother.
The funeral took place Sunday after
noon and large concourse of our citi-
zens attended. Rev. S. A. Bender of
fieiated
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13

At 1870 p. m. Saturday, May 9Th,
the life of Mrs. Jane Prisk terminated
at the home of her son W. 4. Prisk,
her age being rs years, months and
10 days.
Deceased was born in the county of
Devonshire, England. At the age of
% years she came to Wisconsin and
soon after was united in marriage to
Samuel Prisk of Mineral Point and has
been a resident Of this place ever since.
Her husband preceded her to the grave
several years ago.
Mrs Prisk s lie was ever guided by
a consistent Christian spirit, and as a
wife, mother and neighbor she proved
one of Gods noblewomen.
Seven children survive: Mrs. Sarah
Howard, Mrs. Cora Bennett of Willow
Springs, Mrs. Kate McCord of Chero.
kee, Iowa, Mrs. Laura Lindsey OF
Ridgeway, Mrs. Anna Howard of Oar.
Iington, Walter Of Waukesha and VIM.
E. of this place.
Funeral services at the home Tues
day afternoon conducted by tbs Revs
w. ]. G. Bond and w. T. Walker.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13

Guy Harwick was down from the
state university for a few days during
theIpast week
Mr.. H. t. Flagg, the U. S. Hotel
proprietor, left last Saturday for a
visit in Bay City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Curnow who
have been visiting their daughter at
Dodgeville returned to this city Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Unterholtzner
and Mrs. Otto Lieder visited at Madl-
son and Baraboo the first Of the week.
Geo. w. Clayton lost faithful and
prize-winning draft mare last Sunday
1t came through sickness which battied
the best of skill and nursing
-Waacham Sonki, a Pole, % years
old, was killed by cavein at the hen
rietta mine, a mile east Of Cuba CITY,
on Tuesday of this week.
After two weeks good time
among old friends in this cit7, Mrs.
W. T. Cox returned yesterday to her
home in Evanston, H. She was ac-
companied by Mrs. B. j. Bennett who
goes for visit in that beautiful city OF
learning.
"A shocking accident occurred near
Lancaster last Sunday morning. Wni'
Delbert Riley, young man OF aoou'
% years, employed on farm near tna'
place, was thrown from a horse Whicf
he was riding, lighting on his head anC
fracturing his skull in two places. h'
died about five O'Clock that evening
On Saturday, May LIST, the "ells'
Fargo express company took over th'
entire St. Paul system and now oper
ates II 900 miles of road, being by la
the largest express company IN th'
world. For many years the Unlte'
States has been the company that tran
sacted all the business and our peopi
have done business with them 50 ionl
that they almost believed the expires
to be a part Of the railroad.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13
Public School Notes.

Teachers and pupils are beginning to
prepare for commencement in earnest.
This is the time for extra study just
before the close of the year. The loss of
day at this time may mean failure for
some.
The District contest will be held at
Platteville tomorrow evening. We al
most got into it this year, and shall try
little harder next time.
Several of our boys will take part in
the field meet at Plattevile tomorrow
afternoon. Next week we shall have
something to say about the meet.
Saturday afternoon at 2:30 the
Dodgeville high school will cross bats
With our team at the fair grounds.
Ts promises to be an exceptionally
good game and we hope to see large
number out. Last Friday afternoon the
'tEchos" went down under the crushing
blows delivered by the high school
giants TO the tune of to /.
Come out and see your boys play ball.
Rhetoricals last Friday afternoon in
the high school by the Juniors drew out
the usual number of interested visitors.
Several new and interesting points
were worked out in the parliamentary
drill and each one on the program did
his part so we'll as to call for the hearty
applause of all present. The musical
numbers were generously encored,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13
Mauger's Piano Store

requirements with the best and purest
drugs and other articles usually to be
had in drugstore, unreasonable prices.
Shall assure prompt Service and courte-
Gus treatment.
Special attention will, as heretofore,
be given t1the careful compromising OF
physicians prescriptions and family
recipes. Am familiar with the German
language and have had considerable ex-
perience with German trade.
Call aud see us. We would like to
make your acquaintance and incidentally
fill such wants as you may desire tc
have us fill. Very truly yours,
ALEX METZ.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13
"VOX MUSARUM. :"

Call at Hanscom's bookstore and ex-
anime the neat volume with the above
title, which contains the completest and
most elaborate instructions in the
science and art Of writing poetry that
can be found in the literature Of the
present day. The book also contains
complete rules for photography, ortho-
epy. syllabication, all the grammatical
figures, and complete rules for punctu.
alton and the construction Of language
It also contains complete glossary 81
every word relating to poetry.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13
Foot Power Cow Mixer.

Mr. Dairyman. You are wondering if
Mehring' Cow Mixer is a success. Let
US send you one to use on your own herd
for 20 days. You are 10 be the judge
whether you keep it. Positively win not
injure or dry up cows. S65 for complete
machine.
Send for circular and testimonials of
dozens Of satisfied users to JOHN CRAM
DALI, solicitor, or J. Roy GORDON, Cen
eral Agent, Mineral Point, Wis
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13
OF Interest to Mule Raisers.

The Jack Lockwood, " formerly the
property Of Chapman & Mitchell of
Dodgeville, viii be kept during the sea-
son Of 1909 at the Guttenstein barn on
Fountain street. Lockwood is a getter
of we'll boned mules. Colts from big
mares contracted for at weaving time.
Service fee, $l2 to insure.
l8w4 HARRIss & VIVIAN, Owners.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13
Babcock's Estate S3O7,5O0.

The total value of the estate of Jos.
w. Babcock, ex-representatiye from
this district, who died in Washington
recently, was given as 1907, 800 in a
petition filed by the executors Of the es-
tate, asking that the will be admitted
to probate.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13

a graduate of the Wisconsin State Uni
versity in 81, and of Rush Medical
College in 1900, win Shortly locate in
Mineral Point Dr. Smaeding has been
a practicing physician for the past nine
years both at Jefferson, Wis, and
Rockford, ILL.,. and comes highly rec
commended.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13
Before Fly Time.

Now is the time to do your house
painting before fly time. Let ps figure
with you, also let US design your home
decorating for you, it will cost you
nothing. ~
We sell wall paper, hang wall paper,
and do any and all kinds Of painting.
All work guaranteed. Call phone So.
l9w2 TOWNSEND, KIDD & Co.
Mrs. Harlan Lane Of Dodgeyille is
a guest of relatives in this city this
week
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13
CARD OF THANKS.

In the hour of great bereavement the
family does not forget the many acts
OF kindness and words of sympathy ex-
tended by friends and here acknowledges
the same with sincere thanks.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13
The Local Field.


--Correll & Martin for clothing
Note change in Frieden's adv
Josiah Lanyon left on Monday for
Chicago.
Elmer Fox of Cobb called here
Tuesday
<Daiyery horse wanted at Wallace
Bros. Bakery.
MIS-. l. Shipman of Darlington
called here Tuesday.
Will Stude returned from trip to
Chicago last Sunday.
Mrs. Edwin Prideaux visited at
GAINESVILLE last Saturday.
Five cents buys Red Trunk and
with it goes a good smoke.
Joe Heberiein visited his brother
Frank of this city Monday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Bloom
on Sunday, May Sth, son.
Mr.. Louis Unterholtzner of Linden
visited relatives here Sunday.
"A boy is great deal more likely to
outgrow warts than bad habits.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Will Brandt
on Tuesday, April 4th, daughter.
Jack Slater of Marion, Iowa, visit
ed relatives in this city last week.
DIR. Geo. Shielding of Rockford,
H., visited friends here last week.
Miss Ida Bottomley is out from
Chicago for visit with her mother.
Clara Davey of Dodgeville visited
her aunt, Miss Ella Hendra, over Sun
day.
Mrs. Catharine Kieffer of Chicago
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Will
Brandt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Kelley of
Dodgevile spent Sunday with relatives
in this city.
e. Y. Hutchinson has been on a
business trip to st. Paul during the
past week.
--Headquar, ers for paints, oils, var
nisnes, painters materials, brushes,
etc. -Prideaux & Bliss. Is
George Palzkill captured wolf to-
gether with seven young ones last week
and realized the sum of SIC in bounty.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13
Settle at Bank.

All parties indebted b the Mineral
Point Horse company will please can a.
the First National Bank and settle ths
aces,nt .i,.bo,,t dalav l9w2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13

There will be meeting Of the Min
eral Point Dairy Board at the First
National Bank Building next Tuesday,
MAY Is, at p. m.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1909-05-13
Good Pianos Are Not Sold At Auction
NUN ~
Mineral Point, Wis.

Prospective buyers will do well to call Mauge look
line panoe before offering any price for cheap pianos
sell from $500 We agents for such good
Knabe Poole Krel aet Davis Jansen Hamilton
Ellington, and Price Teepc We sell pianos either for
parties who wish buy that way We you every
Our best recommend pleased whom
you We been selling pianos six years good
my