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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23

Gated at home by the use Of old
fashioned brocade silks, tapestries and
the addition of little judicious en-
broidery. Silk bags ornamented with
oriental embroideries are also fash
ionable, Heart shaped. shield shaped,
square and oval bags and variations
of these shapes are stylish Bags of
striped silk or satin with the flap
fastened down by fancy button and
cord in two colors tmade by twist
ing together two cords Of the desired
colors) are also modish souvenirs
Hand Embroidered Belt.
Hand embroidered belts cost so
much in the store and are SO easy to
make that they are well worth takir 2
up when one approaches the question
of what to give ones friends for
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
l. EGAL NOTICES.
T. M. Priestley, Attorney.

T. M. Priestley, Attorney
NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATIONS.
STATE Of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court,
~ ss.--In Probate
Notice is hereby given that at special term
of the Iowa County Court, to be held in and fol-
said county, at the Court House in the city of
Dodgevllle, in said county, the 21st day of
November, A. d. 1911, being the third Tuesday of
said month, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said
day, the following matters will be heard and
considered:
The application of Mary Jane Trenhaile and
Louise PrideauX, for the appointment of an ad-
illustrator of the estate of James D. Martin,
late of the city of Mineral Point, in said county,
deceased.
And it is further ordered, that public notice
thereof be given to all persons Interested 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 order of the court:
ALDRo jerks, County Judge.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis. o. tober 20. 1911.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
Injuries Hand.

Harry Dment, an employee of
Dodgeville Chronicle had his left hand
badly cut by being hit with wrench
which accidentally caught in the fly
wheel of the engine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
Avoid Paradinu Troubles.

'Expectin' man to find satisfac-
ton in hearin' about yoh troubles"
said Uncle Eben, gives him credit
fob havin' a purity pore disposition"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
Tbs BOOK WORTH READING

The Adleri ka book, telling how you
can EASILY guard against appendicitis,
and how you can relieve constipation or
gas on the stomach almost INSTANT
LY, is offered free for short time by
Prideaux x Bliss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23
DIR. ID. Il ELL
Osteopathic Physician

will be in Mineral Point Tuesdays and
Fridays Office in Good Templar
building opposite Post office, Hours 2
to p. IN. Consultation free.
Leave phone calls at No. Z, two rings.
Win treat at residence II desired.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23

HANDSOMELY EMBROIDERED TOWELS
in white cotton. Yellow mercerize6
cotton is used to work the butterflies
A pretty buttonhole with dot in each
scallop adorns the ends OF this ex.
Quisits towel
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-11-23

Christmas. The belt illustrated here
was Of white grosgrain washable rib
hon. adorned with sprays of foliage
Belts of stamped linen are also liked
and may be embroidered in similar
style The belts may be finished with
buckles as expensive as one chooses.
Wrapped in tissue paper and packed
in pretty box, tied with Christmas
ribbons. they are useful and attrac-
tive souvenirs.
Guest Room Towels.
The housewife will always welcome
with delight handsomely embroidered
towels rs Christmas gift The illus
tratioE shows something particularly
new and smart III towel designs.
These designs are carried out on a
fine quality of buck toweling The
little guest towel is finished with Il
hemstitched hem. above which is Il
dainty design of pond lilies darned in
blue mercerized cotton. with the leaf
and flower petals outlined with white
thread.
The larger towel has butterfly
motif mingled with design worked
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
BANKER ROBIN INDICTED
LARCENY FROM WASHINGTON
BANK SPECIFIC CHARGE.
Financial Transactions Alleged 10 B-
Responsible for Closing Of New
York institution.

New York-It took the grand Jury
JUS au hour Thursday 10 indict Jos. g.
Robin on charge % the larceny OF
Ssa"ua from The Washington SAVINGS
Bank. of which be was president Ths
hank passed into the hands Of the
banking department Thursday. there
20 keep company with the Bank of
Northern New York. - whose eXccu-
tive committee he Was chairman. and
with which his name has hitherto been
more prominently connected.
The district attorney explained that
ont of a mass of evidence drawn from
the records Of both Institutions he has
chosen she charge that he thought
could be- presented most simply 20 a
jury Robin was Immediately ar
rested
The indictment against Robin Vas
based on information sworn 20 by y.
h. Morris. formerly his confidential em-
plote it charges that the Washing.
toe Savings Bank vas Induced hy Ro-
bin representations 70 draw % hts
order two checks ssgresating SO .a0o.
In consideration 0f : per cent. parf.ci-
patton agreements rurporttax 70 give
he hank an equivalent in a mortgage
executed by the Fidelity Deyel0pr1sut
Company. one of the string ~ com
paaiss promoted by Robin. IN favor OF
The TitIe and Guarantee Company of
Reches'er. V Y. Watch Robin con
'relied through his oNuership Of the
Aetna Iudemnity Company.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
HANDY FOLDING KNIFE CASE
Flannel. Serge or Green
Baixe

Every one does not happen to pos
sess a case Of cutlery. but most people
like to keep a second set OF knives
and forks for special occasions. II
care is not taken in storing them. they
easily become rusty, and the ivory Of
the handles turns bad color.
simple little case. which allows
each knife, big or small. to be kept
separate from its neighbor. can be
easily made at home out OF a broad
piece Of flannel. serge or green baize.
Cut the cloth about two feet long.
bind the two sides with braid to match
the color Of the material and double
one side over lenxthways till the edge
reaches to within a few inches of the
other edge. Machine e-stitch up the two
sides and bind them with braid. Then
stitch down the double part at equal
distances. allowing sufficient space be
tween each row for inserting a knife.
In this way you can store any number.
and you will ind they Will keep In .
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
DAINTY HOME FROCKS
SIMPLE TEXTURES Are USED TO
ADVANTAGE.
To Seem up-to-Oats Gown, Must BE
skinny. Slim. Youthful and E,sr.
rally Fresh-IlttIe Material
10 Required.

The young and good looking bust.
ness girl naturally pines for new and
pretty clothes each season " she
must buy her wardrobe ready made
she finds the outlay considerable for
all the ethics Of business life call for
quite good clothes. Hope comes with
the price reductions that follow Christ.
mas. when everything falls from a
third to half OF the former price.
Then sometimes the most excellent
bargains may be picked up In the way
of exclusive dress models. distinctive
" winter hats. furr. etc knowing
this. indeed. many business women
wait until this time to do their winter
buying. going along content with last
years things. changed little with
home tinkerins. until the great shops
announce the bargains
This year there Is likelihood OF
finding the reduced things cheaper
than ever before. as the very cccen-
'rictty % present styles will make
shopkespers chary Of holding on 70
their wares too long Yet more than
three months of cold weather remain
for their usefulness. and there Is great
satisfaction In having the stylish thing
al last
tour of the shops already display.
Ing cut prices cunvinces me that vel
vet dresses are % be much cheapen-
ed. veivcteen. corduroy and velvet
trimmed cloth viii aiso come under
the head OF things the shops Will want
- dispose of a. once And how
smart r. velvet -Ist nov. any imita.
unn u this soft tnd becoming nate
rial. 80 that even if The xuVn Is some
Shat shopvorn. With a little fixing IL
Nili De- Searahle and very up 20 date
Costumes 10 materials adapted to
other seasons Mil BE- dearsr. but a
raFm gown. furs and winter hat a..
the essentials nov and 50 Why take
heed u the distant morrow
Here and there already one ind.
too. fruek trimmed With a feather
or fur band. the material a pale cloth
or ciinging yelling. that Is Just the
thing for the one smart frock a bust
hess woman needs Thfs purchase
Soali b" fhe best BIB and tucker. the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
GODS CALL ON HIS CHILDREN
Few Even Of Those Who Seek Hlra
Are Prepared When Ne Makes
His Visit

When We are expecting a friend 10
come into our homes. even II he Is
going to spend only a day or two.
we are careful to put our houses IN
order. aud exert ourselves TO make
him comfortable while he Is our
guest II We have invited him. We
owe II TO him. and we owe Il 10 our
selves. to entertain him 10 the very
best OF our ability. We give him tho
best room. the easiest chair. and metz
lect nothing that would add 10 his
comfort
hearts. and abide with Us. We ask
him 70 pour out his holy spirit upon
US. We approach him with reverence
and confidence. calling him Our Ia
ther" When re feel that strange
warming of the heart which heralds
his approach. We hesitate. and shrink
from the visit OF God II we would
be quiet and open the door. he would
come in and sup With US. and while
he is here. we would hear the sLA
small voice saying Peace. Ny
peace I give unto you"
Sometimes we call upon God in
faith, and yet when he comes We do
not have time to receive him When
he knocks We are busy here and
there" and we do not hear him. We
wonder why he does not come; he
has promised: Call upon me. and
will answer thee" We call again he
comes again, but we could not watch
and walt; We are asleep.
Sometimes Cod calls upon U.s.
Sometimes he makes us an unexpeo-
ted visit Sometimes he comes, WOO
ing US. saying: Give me thine
heart" II we respond cheerfully, and
give him ourselves. we will establish
a friendship which will lead to other
visits. Some day when he calls to say
TO US: 1t is enough: enter into the
Joy of thy Lord" happy. thrice happy
will we be II he finds us ready to en-
ter in through the gates TO go out no
more forever.-Mrs. Sarah Cannon
Leamon. in Pittsburg Christian Advo
rata
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
WOULD STOP PESTS RAvAGeS
Annual Damage to Peach Crop Entails
se.ooo.ooo Less.

washiRgton.-The fearful ravages Of
pests On agriculture. enlailins many
millions OF dollars loss are outlined in
a statement which Acting chief Powes
OF the bureau Of plant industry has
submitted TO the house committee on
agriculture. in connection With the gg-
ricultural appropriation bin. which the
committe will report next month.
DR.. Powell SAYS that through the Use
of sulphur spray the Eastern peash
business has been made stable for tle
first time. He says that the estimated
loss annually from brown rot on
peaches is s5.000.O0o. and from peach
scab 100000. virtually all OF which
loss might be saved by proper spray
ing OF orchards.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
SWEETS FOR PRISONERS.
Mississippi conViets Enjoy Big Christ
mas Dinner.

Jaekson.-In accord with the uusa
custom. from the olden days Of IN,
board Of control. the convict popula
ton who are serving the state Of Mis-
sissippi in durance vile. after violat
ing the laws enacted 10 maintain he
peace and dignity. we're given some
thing more than the regular bill o
fare during the holidays. Acting OF
orders OF the board OF trustees. Secre
tary Laurence Yerger got busy ane
made arrangements whereby the con
victs were served with fruits. nuts
and divers sweeties in addition tc
homegrown pork. beef. mutton. chit
terlinss and other concomitants thai
90 with hog-killing time. Under this
order the men al Rankin. Oakley. Bel
mont and Psrchman. in addition to en-
ioying a thorough holiday. were giver
a good round OF feasting and the day
and its significance made as pleasant
as possible for them.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
Mississippi Matters
News OF Interest Gathered from Over the Stat, e., a.
Information of Our Reader
aglTFIELo WILL ACCEPT.
prsieen, Of State Normal College
Will Have Broader Scope.

lekson.-Prof. Henry L. Whitfield.
kident OF the Industrial Institute
College At Columbus for the past
I. years. will. as president Of the
|, Normal College, receive a salary
IA 5aa. which IS more than he re
l. as head Of the states only insti-
Il for the higher education Of girls
kor Whitfield was. for several
state superintendent Of educa-
/, vas through his efforts the
Ada,ion Of the present magnificent
kational system OF the state was
H. made a hard fight for the rural
bols nf the state. At the time he
sme state superintendent OF edu-
r. the rural schools did not aver
over four months year. but he
H. 10 preach and pound the subject
| longer school term. and today the
kols Of nearly every county in the
! run the full nine months.
y Whitfield continued as superin-
ient Of education till about three
Is ago. when Chancellor A. A. Kin
hon was elected to head the State
ksrsify and Mr.. Whitfield was cho-
As his successor. His administra-
Of the Industrial Institute and
be has seen many Improvements
|hat Institution. and he will resign
present position TO become presi-
! Of the State Normal July I, 1911.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
Suitable Furnishings Are Hard to
Find Owing TO the Increased
Demand.

Open fireplaces have become so pop-
nlar and are being used so generally
in all the rooms Of the home nova.
days that the demand for andIrons has
Increased accordingly Suitable and
irons are not always easy TO fnd. and
frequently we see beautiful fireplace
spoiled because Il has been supplied
with andirons out of proportion and of
an altogether Inappropriate style.
sometimes. too. a luxurious big lIv
ing room fireplace is given a pair OF
dear little old-time irons which would
do exactly for a cory little bedroom.
while small fireplaces are furnished
with huge. heavy modern brass and
irons. Authorities on the subject
tell us that brass is suitable for the
formal rooms. while the simpler apart
ments should have iron. tipped with
brass knobs. In spacious hall. where
the fireplace Is correspoudingly large
the hearth looks well II heavv
wrought iron grille. with tall andirous
To match. Is used
For rooms done in 4 quaint old.
time style Of furnishing some of the
reproductions of the Hessian designs
OF andirons. painted In eolors are
rather good One also sees occasion
ally andirons OF brass and copper in
italian deslgns-sea horses or cartea-
lures OF men and beasts In roaming
through the shops one is fascinated
with the assortment Of fireplace fur
nishings- A complete set included a
hne old brass fender with CLAW feet
pair OF steeple topped andirons.
shovel, tongs and the heavy rings to
hold them to the jam OF the fireplace.
These would NJ well into modern
colonial house.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
UNCLE SANS FINANCES
Treasury Condition Improved Over
That Of 1909

Washlngton.-The new year finds
the finances OF the United States treas
ury far improved over the condition in
which the business of 1910 was begun.
When 1909 tOlled out the treasury had
spent some s26 1000. 900 more than It
had taken in
The beginning OF 1911 finds that
deficit reduced 70 s6o00o.oo0 and the
total deficit. including Panama expend-
ltures. reduced to almost s2e 100000
on all accounts-practically half Of
what it was 4 year ago
The year closes with about $4,000
600 in the general fund and a working
balance Of s3i.000.Ooao in the treasury
offices. both considerably lower than a
year ago. This Is considered 9y treas
ury officials remarkable sh5sins in
the face OF the fact that more than
$3.50 600 .O00 has been advanced out OF
tse. ordInary funds for canal consrue-
ton
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
GOOD DRAINAGE REPORT
statement Shows Cash O, n,,,
Amounts to So sac ~

SacSson.-Governol Noel has 70
eeiSed from Or. Il. ". Crenshaw nrss
ldent OF the board Of commissioners =.
me lallahatchie drainage district ,
report as required hy law of the one
ratlons for the year. from December /
1903. TO December I. 1910 Tbe r.no-.
OF President Crenshaw is supplement,
"a oy formal report prepared n,
Chiet Engineer T. C. Dabney tn ac
company the official statement rhb
iatter Is Of special interest. for the 70,
son that it goes quite closely into a.
ally Ne'
The report shows that there va,
cash on hand December I. 1909 I,
the amount Of ss.397i. and colIee,a,
during the year 6.73S.sS. The al.
oursements amounted TO s715S "a
thus leaving balance OF ss.5So0t
Governor Noel expects to issue
general statement in regard to IN,
Work represented by the above men
uoned report as early as possible
which ne thinks will be OF general in
terest 70 the people Of the exteusiv.
area represented in the Tallahatch,
drainage district.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
vIckssURG SELLS STOCK.
$50, 900 in Cash From I. c. for stoo,uoe
Stock Bonus.

vicksburg.-The city of Vicksburg
is TO get $4,000 from the Illinois Cen
trail Railroad Company for 100000
worth Of stock OF the Louisville. New
Orleans and Texas railroad, which has
since been absorbed by the Illinois
Central.
The stock was given the city 4 NUM-
Der of years ago for right Of way priyi
lege along Leeve street and for other
considerations.
Since then the city has been endeav'
oring to dispose OF the stock to the
best advantage.
Recently the railroad. through It's
counsel, Blewitt Lee, offered fifty
cents on the dollar, at special meet
ing of the city council Mayor Hayes
and Alderman Harding and Helgason
were named as a committee TO accept
the offer and close the deal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
HoxsEY FALLS TO HIS DEATH.
Death nstsntaneous-5ody Is Terri
oily Msneled

Los Angeles, Cal - The winds.
whose ireacheries Arch HoNsey so Of.
en- dehed and conquered. killed the
noted aviator SATURDAY. As il Jealous
Of his intrepidity. they seized him aud
bis fragile flying machine. flung them
down over 500 feet and crushed out
bis life
He fell. crushed and bleeding. on
The field from which he had risen but
a short time before with a laughing
promise 10 thousands OF cheering spec
rators 10 pierce the zenith OF the heav-
ens. surpass his own phenomenal alti-
tude records and soar higher than any
other man dared 20
His body lay broken aud twisted al.
most out OF all semblance to a human
form. All OF the spectator. in the
grand stand Witnessed the trasedy. as
II occurred directly In from, of them.
on the opposite side o. the course
They sat in awe-stricken silence for al
most interminable minutes until the
announcer gave the news through ,he
megaphoue.
-Hoxey has been killed %
Then from every part Of The great
stand came sobbins II women. who
but a short time before had clapped
their hands to the daring aviator as
he arose from the field for his fatal
flight.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
BANKER ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Arrangement ef Head os Sorthern
BANKS Suspended

New York--with head erect. shout
ders squared and eyes leyeled at the
battery OF cameras trained on him.
Joseph G. Robin. the Indicted banker.
stepped from his sisters home to face
arraignment. calm in the knowledge
thar he had swallowed dose Of hyo-
sein. the subtle and deadly poison with
which Dr. Crippen killed his wife.
Belle Elmore. He collapsed before he
could he taken into court. with the ex.
clamation
I'm a dead man: I've taken poison
'ablets.~
The case was postponed in the great
esf excitement. a stomach pump was
hurriedly brought into play and the
sick man was carried first TO the pris
on hospital adjacent and later to Belle
we. where he lies tonight in the pris.
an ward II Is thought he will recover.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
HANcocK ROBINSON DEAD.
sor perey's Secretary sueeumbs TO
Heart Failure.

ekson.-Hon. Hancock Robinson.
PIE secretary to United States Sen
Leroy Percy. was found dead in
a'ters office in the senate building
ashington.
AN was due to heart failure. Mr..
nson had probao:y passed away
the night while working at his
and the discovery was made b.
custodian Of the building when he
Fed on his round OF the offices this
ping.
deceased was one OF the best
members Of the Mississippi col
la' Washington. Although a native
Aen'ucky, he had resided in this
and maintained citizenship here.
us early boyhood, the family
beng at Holly Springs. When
ara Cary WalthaII was elected to
.hited States senate he selected
Aooinson as private secretary. and
- served continuously in that ca
ap 10 the moment of his death.
oeen reappointed by Senators
4arin and Percy
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
CHARGE WhitecappInu.

C0rsicana. Texas.-The grand jur,
which presented no less than eighty
indictments against well-known white
farmers, many of them being leading
men in the county, and charging then
with white-capping. adjourned last
week. The specific charge against
them is running negro farm tenants
from the county. and the accused mer
are mostly from the northeastern sec
ton. Some<of the accused parties
have given bail; others remain to b.
arrested and number are In ialk
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
I,463 SEA ACCIDENTS
LIFE SAVERS RESCUED sos Per.
SONS FROM DEATH.
Retirement Pay for Life Savers Who
Have Been lnsepseitsted for Duty
Recommended

Washington. Out OF total or b .s6l
persons in volved IN 1865 disasters 10
vessels OF all classes within the scope
OF the United States life SAVING service
only - lives were lost and bat 90 YES
sels were completely destroyed. a..
cording TO the annual report Of = T.
kimball. general superintendent ~ the
service, for the fiscal year which ended
June 30 last
The net expenditures for maintain
ing the service for the year were 81
ets.375.6s. The enactment OF the biz
PASSED At the session u congress by
the senate providing retirement pay
for members o. the life saving sers tee
and others of the field service incaraet
tated for duty is ursed in the report
The greatest number ot casulIties 70
ported we're in connection wifh craU
without documents. such as sail boats.
ruw boats. lauuche=. istG acrd.urs
having occurred 10 such craft with BE-
ot3 persons aboard and a total of %
lives having been lost
There we're 3sis persons aboard az
documenfed vessels reported in d.
tress by keepers of life saving s,atious
and the total number lost was 20
of the l16s vessels Of al kinds
which met with accidents. the life saw
ers rendered assistance "a I .ta- valsed
vith their eargoes ~ sfa.1-g .e1a.
Other sIcc0r rendered bf the life
saving service Included fas rescue o.
1s7 persons from drowning. surgical
aid 70 - persons suffering from Euq
shot Eounds hroke1 limbs Or bruises
and the recovery - $50 bodies of per
sons who had met death through the
bee or in other WAYS Nine of this
nuubar we're sufrlfaz
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1911-01-05
IN Charming Monotone.-

One tasteful and economical way of
dressing has been adopted by certain
women and girls of long pedigree and
short purse The plan involves the
selection Of a special color. which
should be becoming to the wearer.
such as violet blue or bronze. No
other color is worn throughout the
season so that the hat and acces-
sories match every change of attire.
and clever girls can make many
pleasing transformations with a ward
robe containing one tailored suit in
the darkest hue Of her favorite color.
two blouses in lighter shades and one
or two simple little evening gowns
in a paler tint.