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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Liaht and Sound Waves.

With reference to our ability to tell
the direction from which sound pro-
ceeds, attention may be called to an
interesting difference between the eyes
and the ears in relation to the size OF
the waves that strike them. The av-
erage wave length Of light is about
one ten-thousandth Of the diameter Of
the pupil Of the eye. On the other
hand. according to Rayleigh, the waves
of sound proceeding from mans
mouth are about eight feet long.
whereas the diameter Of the passage
of the ear is quite small and could not
we'll have been made large multiple
of eight feet. One consequence Of the
minuteness Of light waves in compari-
son with the size Of the eyes is that
the lenses of the eyes are able to con-
centrate rays Of light upon the retina
with great eficiency.-Scientifc Amer
ican.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
According to Orders.

In employing men to work at his
Palo Alto farm in California the late
Senator Stanford gave strict orders
that they were never to strike, kick or
whip horse. On one occasion, while
at dinner, one Of the drivers insisted
that he must see the senator. He was
ushered in, with blood over his face,
which was badly cut. "John knocked
me down." explained the man, refer
ring to one Of the trainers. "What
did you doy' asked the senator.
Nothing" replied the man. "But you
must have done something. I want
the truth" persisted the senator.
''Well. only kicked horse" growled
the man. "and John knocked me down"
'eThose were Johns Instructions" said
the senator emphatically, land he did
just right"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
In Dancer.

'In my school days." said a travel
ing man who was trying to illustrate
the absurdity and futility Of unfound-
ed fears, 1--WE used to have lecture
every Friday afternoon. One day the
lecturer was a geologist, and he chose
Niagara for his topic. He told us all
about the geological formation of the
falls, described the different periods to
be traced in the gorge and then went
on to say that the falls were slowly
wearing back toward Buffalo and that
in the course of some 100000 years
they would have worn back to Erie.
Pa, leaving that town high and dry.
"Suddenly one Of the girls in my
class began to cry Historically.
"'What is the matter? asked the
teacher in alarm.
"'WeIl,' walled the girl, my sister
lives in Erie, and l don't want any
thing to happen to her like that -
Chicago News.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Kinqs Arc Useful.

A king is hand embroidered gentle
man trimmed with metals, faced with
whiskers and thatched with q metal
roof that would never keep off the
rain. Nominally he is the head of
the nation; actually he is a figure
head, and that is fguratvely speaking
only, for he is generally too fat to
claim a figure and seldom has much
of q head-except on the morning after
a celebration.
Once upon q time the king was the
big tuba Of the band. Now he is mere
" an oboe-until there is revolution,
and then be becomes a real live hobo.
However, a king has bis place, al
though he is yearly finding it more
difficult to stay. in it.
Kings are found to be very useful
In poker games. and by society ladies
who wish to be presented to some
body they can brag of having met
when they get back home to their long
left loved ones.-Detroit Free Press.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04

Do We Sleep Too Much2

Perhaps, on account Of popular opln-
ion and personal habit, we waste much
time in a jellyfsh condition that could
be more profitably spent in active
pursuit of our ambitions. The answer,
Of course, depends upon the nature
of our occupation. If there is much
muscular effort involved, with a cor
responding large amount Of waste in
the cells and blood, eight hours or more
are probably necessary. But if our
work is of a sedentary nature and
mainly Of the brain there is naturally
q smaller quantity of accumulated
waste, and less time is required for its
removal. Many are the instances of
great men. past and present, who have
lived healthfully and worked unceas-
ingly and strenuously on only four or
five hours of sleep, or half the laborer's
portion. Surely we are not to suppose
that those men were or are physically
different from others, but rather that
by inclination or necessity they have
developed habit Of sleeping intensely
for a short period instead Of lightly
for a longer period, with resulting
gain Of time and ef1ciency.-Atlantic
Monthly.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
LOVES HYPOCRISY.

"HERE was a girl who curled up on
the lawn
Il And smelt a rose and wrote a little
note.
The tabaret was close beside her drawn,
With caramels to soothe her as she
wrote.
A soft breeze famed her alabaster brow,
And happily she scribbled on and on
20 darling, life is sad and dreary now,
And I am comfortless when you are
gone"
That letter, mailed, came to nice young
man
At eve, within his bachelor abode,
And while bis valet rushed the festive can
He smoked and lounged and got lovely
load.
And as he loafed and stewed and smoked
somehow
He wrote an answer to that note ere
dawn
20 sweetheart life is cold and lonely now,
And I am comfortless when you are
goneT
Yes, you are liars all, and so are we
But otherwise how nasty life would be!
cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
He Mas Too Particular.

Lord Talbot Demalhide was talking
in New York about the thoroughness
Of the customs investigations.
t'The smuggler," he said, els bound
to be detected if he tries his little
game in your metropolis. The SNUG
gler's precautions against detection at
this port are so vain and ludicrous as
the precautions Of the dreaming Irish
man.
"An Irishman, you know, once
dreamed that he was visiting the late
Queen Victoria.
"'Win you have a drink" the queen
said to him.
"'I will,' said the Irishman-'a drop
Of Irish, of course, hot by preference,
your majesty
$50 the queen put on the kettle. but
when the water boiled the noise aweke
the dreamer.
"'St. Patrick said he, TIL take It
cold next time" '"-MHwaukee News.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Gallant.

Nine. Sarah Bernhardt once told Of
a gallant to whom she had been intro
duced. "His compliments" she said.
were so glowing that at last cried
out:
"'But, monsieur, remember, I am
sixty-four years oldv
Madam he replied, TO me you are
just thirty-two, for 1, scared as |
have been by scandal. am too chari-
table ever to believe more than half Of
what l hear"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Experience Teaches.

she-Dearie, shall I learn to make
biscuits the way your mother used to
make them? He with shudder)-
No, darling. She used to beat 'em.
and my poor father always thought
that was how she developed her mus
cle.-Exchange.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Some Squeeze.

A Judge was questioning an old
Irishman.
HE took you by the throat and
choked you, did hep asked the judge.
"He did, sor," said Pat 'Sure, sor.
he squared me throat till thought he
would make cider out O. me Adams
apple."-London Telegraph.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
No Touches For Moods.

Figg-Well, you know the old say
ing, "Contentment is better than
wealth" Fogg-Thats so. People
don't try to borrow it from you.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Her Aim.

Mr.. Binks tafter an absence)-And
so you shot burglar while here and
unprotected. You are a brave little
woman. What became Of him? Mrs.
Binks-The other burglar carried him
off. Mr.. Binks-Which other burglar?
Mrs. Bnks-The one 1 aimed at
Puck.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Cleaning, Pressing
and Dyeing.

The Lexington Pressing Club is
ready to do your fall cleaning, press
ing, dyeing, etc. We have 3 compe-
tent force and all work promptly and
neatly done. Let rs fix up that old
last years suit for you. We make
a specially of this class of work.
Lexington Pressing Club.
Lem Sox, Manager.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04

NOTICE Cards of thanks are pub
liAhed in The Dispatch at the rate of
.one-haf cent word; obituaries, 100
words free, one-half cent a word for
all oyer one hundred. Tributes of re-.
spect, one half cant q word. No ex-
ceptions to this rule will be made.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04

Bring US your job work. All work
executed in skillful manner on
short notice. Mail orders receive
prompt and careful attention.
The Dispatch
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Right You Are, DeCaznp.

Gaffney Ledger.
When the people begin to place meu
of ability in positions of trust then
will they begin to honor themselves.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04

The fear of being found out is ofteD
mistaken for the prickings Of con-
science.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Pin i'm Child's Appendix.

Greenwood Journal.
Drs. Hughey, Turner and Barratt
performed an operation on little
child at the orphanage yesterday af-
ternoon for appendicitis. A remarka-
BILE revelation was the discovery of a
pin in the appendix.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
ReGIStratlOn Board.

The n nbers of the county regis
tration board met on Monday. But
few certificates were issued, however.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Visiting i'm Richland.

Mr.. s.nd Mrs. T. E. Campbell are on
a visit to relatives in RichlAnd coun-
ty this week.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
Prospects Gone.

II thought he was going to marry
her"
HE did think of it once. but her
rich uncle got better. ."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04
A ProdieaI.

A ProdisaI.
Blobbs-The money young Milyun's
father left him won't last long.
Slobbs-Why, is he such spender?
Blobbs-Spender? Why. do you know
what that fellow is doing? He is ac-
tually paying his income tax.-Phila-
delphia Record.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-10-04

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13

England, and came to America with
her parents when she was twelve years
of age. Her maiden name was Eliza
beth Webb. The family at first made
their home in Linden. She is survived
by one daughter and one son, namely:
Mrs. Frank Vivian of Mineral Point and
Henry Holmes of South Dakota; also
one sister Of st. Louis. Three sons and
one daughter died after reaching ma
turity. She was a woman Of kindly
nature, and a long time member of the
Primitive Methodist church Of this city.
The funeral will take place Thursday
afternoon at two o'clock with services
in the P. NJ. church the pator, Rev.
w. j. G. Bond officiating.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13

DIAPER HANGER WANTER-Wages 2715cts
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13

ITO LOAN-on good security-from $500 t.
L $500. Apply at this office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13

WANTED-A painter and paper hanger. In.
w quire of Weidenfeller Bros.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13
THE DEMOCRAT.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1911.
ENTERED INTO REST


died on Tuesday morning, April II, at
about 7:30 o'clock, after an illness of
about a year and a half. Her age was
SO years and eight months. During
her long and trying illness she bore her
sufferings with Christian fortitude.
The decedent was the eldest daughter
Of Col. and Mrs. Levi Sterling. pioneer
residents of Iowa county. She was
unite. in marriage to Mr.. M. j. Minor
forty years ago, and constantly
resided here. She had a wide circle of
friends who esteemed for her kindness
of heart and wOmanly virtues. She
loved her home and family and gave
her best efforts for the care and comfort
of those about her. She leaves to
cherish her memory her husband, five
sons and one daughter, two sisters and
one brother Her death marks the
passing away Of one who was CONVEX
SAINT with the early history Of Iowa
county, of one who was the friend OF
old and young, rich and poor.
She was a communicate Of Trinity
Church from her earlier years; when in
health was a regular attendant upon its
services, and she kept the faith until
her life's end.
The date of the funeral has not YET
been fixed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY THE DEMOCRATS
NEWS CATERER.

Lewis Michels Of GAINESVILLE was q
| caller here Friday of last week.
Peter Dallas was a visitor here from
the county seat the latter part of last
week.
Henry Frieden spent the first part of
! this week buying shoes in Chicago.
Miss Iona Vickerman departed Sun
| day for Milwaukee, where she will
spend the summer.
Misses Margaret and Marie Gerlach
Of Belmont visited relatives here Satur-
day and Sunday.
Ira Fitzsimmons, who came home on
account Of the illness of his father
Edward Fitzsimmons, returned to Mil
YANKEE, Sunday. AT the present writ
ing the father is getting along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. Curry returned
Friday from the south. They spent
the winter at New Orleans and other
points.
H. H. Lane of Madison was a business
caller here Friday.
Mrs. Lawrence Grimm and family
visited relatives in Highland last week
Mrs. Elizabeth Peter of Chicago is a
guest at the home Of her parents Mr.,
and Mrs. John Peter Of this city.
Miss Nell Lewis, attending White
water Normal, spent a few days OF last
week at her home at Harker Station.
Miss O'Dowd of Linden spent We'd
nesday of last week at her home here,
Mrs. Hamilton and two children, who
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. J.
Hanscom, returned to Wauwautosa,
Thursday.
Samuel Terrill, Wallace Martin and
Clarence Potter attended the funeral OF
Wallace Coltman at Galena, Friday OF
last week.
Harry Culver spent a few days
of last week visiting at the Kennedy
home in Highland.
Miss Amelia Kuhnhenn of White
water is visiting relatives and friends
here this week.
Misses Elizabeth Kim and Jessie
Prideaux are spending the week in
Chicago.
Herman Fielder Of Cuba City tran
sacted business in u city Friday anG
Saturday.
Nicholas GRADER has returned from
Mitchell, S. D. He also brought severa.
carloads of stock back with him.
Mrs. P. Evans and her mother Mrs
McCord Of Madison made a brief visit a
Platteville last Thursday.
Miss Florence Bridge, who has beer
spending a weeks vacation with hel
mother, Mrs. Flora Bridge, returned tt
Rewey, Saturday.
Miss Leona Peters, after a pleasan
visit at her home here, returned to he
duties at Beloit, Saturday.
Misses Ethel Prideaux and Edith
Ellsworth visited friends in Milwaukee
over Sunday.
Miss Abigail Parmley, who has beer
visiting her parents, returned to Mil
waukee, Saturday.
Thomas Hartley left last week TO,
an indefinite stay at Butte, Montana.
Thomas Tredinnick was a Linden visi
tor here Friday.
Miss Beulah Gribble is home from
Chicago for an indefinite visit.
Miss Grace James of Linden was tn
guest of Miss Villa Bray over Sunday
Miss Irene Aide returned Monda,
from Highland where she has beer
spending the past week with relatives
The Co. Workers spent a very pleasan
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13

afternoon and evening last Friday at
the home Of Mrs. W. R. Smith. There
were about seventy three ladies present.
Mrs. John Caldwell left last Wednes-
day to visit with friends in Darlington.
Mrs. VIM. r. Hoare and son James,
who were visiting relatives here. re-
tusned to Blanchardville, Wednesday
of last week.
Mrs. Lawrence McDermott and
daughter Ruth spent last week at
Darlington. They were the guests of
Mrs. F. o. McManus.
Miss Iona Fowls of Darlington spent
Friday here at the home of Miss Mabel
Matson.
j. W. Anderson spent several days
last week tr~ansacting business in Mil
Waukee.
Miss Isabella Jacka is spending the
week with Miss Luella Stephenson at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Uren
in Jonesdale.
Misses Mayme Luttrell and Clara
Fisher called on friends in Darlington,
Sunday.
Joseph McKenna returned to Platte
vile Monday. He has been visiting
Harold Cummings.
Mrs. R. J. Hughes and daughter
Ruby visited relatives at Milwaukee,
Monday.
Miss Alice Gardner returned to school
at Platteville, Monday, after a week
visit at her home.
Miss Lulu Jackson arrived home
Saturday from Milwaukee to spend a
week.
Mrs. Ed. LANCE, who has been
visiting Mrs. w. Arthur, returned to
Chicago, Monday.
Misses Laura and Ethel Gallagher of
Darlington visited friends here Satur-
day.
Miss Grace Kane returned Sunday
from a weeks visit at P%latteville.
Mics Susan Tubbs is spending a few
days at Calamine.
Roy Golliner left this morning to visit
relatives at Alpha, S. D.
w. F. Yarlett of Pittsburg, Penn, is
visiting at the home of his daughter
Mrs. Joseph I. Maust.
Warren and Walter Crawford of
Galena, who have been visiting Roland
Ross, returned to their home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stude left
yesterday for a few days visit with
relatives in Chicago.
Miss Vina Ray Of Calamine spent
Saturday with Josephine Stude.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tory and son Albert
departed Monday for Kansas City for
an indefinite stay.
Crawford Ross, who had been visiting
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ross,
returned to Chicago, Tuesday morning.
Miss Rose Clark left on the Tuesday
mornings train for a visit at Darlington
and Beloit.
Herbert M. and George THICKER de-
parted this morning to look up land in
Alberta and other points in Canada.
Congressman Cooper has been secured
to deliver the Memorial address at
Lancaster this year.
Miss Jane Kirkpatrick went to
Chicago on Tuesday for a visit with
her sister Mrs. W. Reynolds.
Mrs. Clarence Knutson of Hampton,
Nebraska. visited at the home of Mrs.
B. J. Bennett, in our city on Tuesday
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13
Cal. White.

Word was received here yesterday of
the death in Chicago of Mr.. Cal. White.
No particulars have yet been received.
His brother Will E. White started i'm
mediately for Chicago and the body
will be brought here for burial.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13

TOR SALE-160 acres Homestead Relinquish-
i ment in Standing Rock Reservation, South
Dakota. For particulars see John Truao.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13
For Sale.

A five-room house; good cellar and
cistern; new barn and good chicken
house, windmill and well, and two
acres of ground; all fenced in good
shape. Will sell at a bargain if taken at
once. Frank VanMatre, Jonesdale,
Wis. 30tf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13

THREE stray white turkey hens are at W. F.
L JEWELS. Owner please call and get them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13
Mrs. William (acka, Sr.

died at the home of her daughter Mrs.
Frank Vivian at $50 o'clock on Tues
day morning, April II; aged SO years
and 7 days. She had been in feeble
health for some time and her death was
not unexpected. She was born in
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13
WANT ADVS.

TOR RENT-A four room cottage, southwest
L part of the city. Also a five-room cottage.
newly papered and painted.-Phone SO.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13
Easter Services at Trinity
Church.

Early Communion $50 a. m.
Morning prayer and sermon, 1920
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
Murrish-Terrill

A quiet marriage took place at the
Willow Spring parsonage on Tuesday
afternoon April II, 1911, when Miss
Mabel Murrish became the wife of Mr..
Montgomery E. Terrill, Rev. William
Croft tied the nuptial knot. They were
accompanied by Miss Annie E. Terrill
and Mr.. Albert Murrish. The bride
was becomingly attired in a dainty tan
costume; the groom wore the con
ventional black. This worthy and
much respected young couple will make
their home on a farm about four miles
east of Mineral Point. A host of friends
wish them all happiness peace and pros
perity.
Easter Services at Trinity
Church.
Early Communion $50 a. m.
Morning prayer and sermon, 1920
a. m.
Knights Templar service, 300 p. M,
Children's service at $3.50 p. m, fol-
lowed by the Cantata, with solos and
duets by Mrs. w. M. Gratiot. Misses
Florence and Ruby Hughes, Mrs. H. D.
Ludden, Mrs. w. P. Bliss, Mr.. Joseph
|. Maust and Mr.. R. J. Hughes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, April II, 1911.-Let-
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed at
the Mineral Point postofice:
Mr.. Charles Nj. Marsh.
In calling for above, please say advertised.
B. I. PRIDEAUx, Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-04-13

TOR SALE-Nice bright timothy hay out of
L shed; also hard woodbury. and green. In
ouire of Sidney Shepard, Jr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
BerryvilIe Items.

Mrs. James Mcclure has gone to
New York to visit relatives.
& Mrs. Mamie Eustaphiene left the
latter part of last week for Hoboken,
N. j., to visit her sister. Mrs. Bayard
Stevens.
Mr.. Maurice Castleman attended the
wedding of his nephew in Front Royal.
last week.
Mr.. Felix r. McMannus is visiting
Mr.. Burwell Mcclure.
Misses Lucy and Dean Pulliam spent
several days in Luray last week.
Misses Margaret and Frances Ma
comb are spending this week IN Buena
Vista, Va, visiting relatives.
Mrs. E. M. Stribling has returned
from visit to relatives in Norfolk and
Gloucester, Va.
Miss Flora Castleman is visiting Mrs.
Sam1 Bryarly. near White Post, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Broun and son
Charles, left on Tuesday morning for
Roanoke, Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1911-11-30
The Candy Girl. ="

The attraction at the New Opera
House on Sat. Dec. End is B. NJ. Gar
field and bis Candy Girl. musical
comedy in three acts, an organization
that in every sense bears the stamp of
modern progress and liberal managerial
methods. The plot IS different from
the usual run Of musical comedies
that have trashy lot of nonsense that
accounts for nothing. But seeing the
Candy Girl you have q plot to nn-
ravel between pug dog and a bounc-
ing baby boy with chorus Of voices
that have never been heard at the
prices charged. The leading male
roles are handled by Jack Tredwell. w.
M. Maftain, and the female roles by
Miss Bonnie DeVere. Miss Rose Miller
and Lenona Marble and chorus.