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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
Aged Nearly % wears.

The Witness; Mrs. Elizabeth Ham
monds died Friday, Jan. 20, at her
home on Main street in Platteville.
With her demise the oldest resident of
Platteville has gone. Had Mrs. Ham
monds lived until next May she would
have attained the advanced age of
ninety nine years. She was not only
the oldest resident i'll this city and
locality, but was probably the first
white woman settler in this locality.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County, IS. In
~ Circuit Court.
Aida Carbis Plaintiff,
Susan Teasdale, John Teasdale, Bell Curry,
William Curry, Mary Dubach, John Dubach,
Defendants.
Pursuant to and by virtue of an order for
partition and sale made by and issued out of the
above named Circuit Court in the above entitled
action dated the 18th day of January, A. D., 1911
[ the undersigned sheriff of Iowa County, will
o'clock in the afternoon of said day at the front
door of the city hall on High Street in the city
of Mineral Point in Iowa County, Wisconsin,
sell to the highest bidder or bidders for cash,
all of the following described real estate situate,
lying and being in the city of Mineral Point in
particularly described as follows to wit: Lot
number fifteen Q5) in Twins and others ad-
dition to the village, now city, of Mineral
Point, and that part of lot number fourteen QQ
city of Mineral Point, described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said
lot number fourteen Q4 in Twins and others
addition to the village, now city of Mineral Point
thence west eight (80 feet thence south one
hundred and twenty four (724) feet to the south
line of said lot, thence east eight 80 feet to the
southeast corner and thence north one hundred
and twenty four (124 feet to the place of begin
ming, subject to the conditions, limitation and
stipulations in a certain deed by the city OF
Mineral Point to James Carbis dated April g.
1868, and recorded in the office of Register OF
Deeds in and for the County of Iowa. Wisconsin
in volume eighteen Of deeds page two hun
dred and twenty-five.
Dated Sheriff's office Dodgeville, Wisconsin,
this 9th day of January, A. d. 1911.
WILLIAM r. PENGELLY,
Sheriff of Iowa County.
Fielder & Fielder, Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
Successor to Dean Harmon.

The Darlington Republican Journal {:
Rev. J. Nevins of Lyndon Station,
Wisconsin, has been appointed by the
Bishop Of this diocease to succeed Dean
Harmon as pastor in charge of the
church of the Holy Rosary and is ex-
pected to reach Darlington in a few
days. FIR. Nevins was born in Vernon
county, in Wisconsin, in 1851, and is
now fifty years of age.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
A New Home for Sale.

A pleasantly located cottage (four
rooms and summer kitchen) A very desirable
home.
This property will be sold at bar
gain, if taken soon. Inquire of the
Mineral Point Real Estate Agency, at
the Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
A Great Opportunity.

In order to settle up the estate, the
home of the late John Horn is offered
for sale. 1t is one of the finest homes
in the city. It is situated on High
Street, and the lot contains one acre Of
land. For particulars in regard to
price, etc., inquire of the Mineral
Point Real Estate Agency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
Three Aged Sisters.

Platteville News: Mrs. VIM. Kopp
attended the funeral Of her aunt, Mrs.
VIM. Thomas at Linden. She is sur
vived by her sisters, Mrs. George
Thomas of Rewey and Mrs. Jane
Thomas of Big Patch. The three wo-
men were sisters and married three
brothers. The ladies were all over
eighty years of age.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
PlatteVille'S POSt-Office
Building.

The Witness: Postmaster Webster
has received permission from the
to move into the new
building at the earliest possible mo-
ment. It is quite possible that the
building will be ready for occupancy by
the middle of February.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
Home for Sale.

The Scherer property in the south
part of city is offered for sale. 1t consists of
house and two acres of land; house contains
rooms There is good cistern, new barn and
root house. For particulars inquire of the
Mineral Point Real Estate Agency at the
Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

A few minutes delay in treating some
cases of Group, even the length of time it takes
to go for doctor often proves dangerous. The
safest way is to keep Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in the house, and at first indication of
Group give the child a dose. Pleasant to take
and always cures. Sold by Ivey s Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
Will Locate in Platteville.

The Platteville News: Mrs. Harry
Crawford is in Caney, Kansas, oversee
ing the packing of the household goods
to be shipped to Platteville, where the
Crawfords expect to permanently locate.
Mr.. Crawford is connected with the
separating plant.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
Fall Victim to Thieves.

S. W. Bends, of Coal City, Ala, has
a justifiable grievance. Two thieves stole his
health for IL years. They were liver and
kidney trouble. Then DR.. Kings New Life
Pills throttled them. He's we'll now. I'm
rivaled for Constipation, Malaria, Headache,
DySpepSia 25c at PrideauX & Bliss
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
Water Meters for Darlington.

The beginning of the inevitable end
has come. The water users of the city
of Darlington are to be put on a meter
rate instead of the fiat rate heretofore
in force. AS a starter the common
council, on Tuesday night, in special
session, contracted for the purchase of
seventy five meters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
Wife Got Tip Top Advice.

'My wife wanted me to take our boy
to the doctor to cure an ugly boil writes D.
Frankel of Stroud, Okla. Il said put Bucklen' s
Arnica Salve on it, She did so, and it cured
the boil in short time" Quickest healer of
Burns, Scalds, Cuts, Corns, Bruises, Sprains,
Swellings, Best Pile cure on earth. Try it..
ONLY 25c at Prideaux & Bliss
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
Chamberlain'S Stomach and
Liver Tablets.

If troubled with indigestion, consti :
patton no appetite, or feel bilious, give Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets trial and
you will be pleased with the result. These
tablets invigorate the stomach and liver and
strengthen the digestion. Sold by Ivey's Phar-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
New Train on ST. Paul.

The Witness: The st. Paul will put
on a switch train which will leave
Platteville at ten o'clock in the morn
ing and do all the switching between
Platteville and Gratiot. The regular
train will come directly back in the at :
ternoon and the switch train will be-
come the night train.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
Rate Not Less Than 75c
a Month.

The Herald: In accordance with re-
cent instructions from the State Rate
Commission, the Lancaster Electric
Light Co. will hereafter make no rate
for electric service less than 75c per
month
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
Miss Nettie V. Wallis,

Graduate Of the American Conservatory
of Music, Chicago, will give piano and
organ lessons. For terms inquire at
her home in this city. Phone 90. 49y
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02

Do you know that Group can be
prevented? Give Chamberlain Cough Remedy
as soon as the child becomes hoarse or even
after the CROUCH appears and it will prevent the
attack 1t is also a certain cure for Group and
has never been known to fail Sold by 1vey's
Pharmacy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

An attack of grip is often followed
by persistent cough, which to many proves a
great annoyance. Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy has been extensively used and with good
success for the relief and cure of this cough.
Many cases have been cured after all other
remedies had failed. Sold by Ivey's Pharmacy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02

Taken to Chicago for Treatment.
Lancaster Herald: DR.. Jos. Clemen-
son has been taken to Chicago to enter
a hospital for treatment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02

Miss Henrietta G.. HanscOm,
graduate of Wisconsin College Of Music
is prepared to give Lessons on the piano,
and in Kindergarten music. For terms
inquire at her home. Phone 70.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
CALLING CARDS AND INVITATIONS

in correct sizes and styles, neatly print
ed at the Crawford Printery, Mineral
Point. Engraved work also furnished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02

Falls and Breaks Arm.
Dodgeyille Sun Republic: Mrs. j.
V. Rogers had the misfortune to fall
Monday while hanging out clothes and
break the bone of her left wrist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
FOE SALE

The Lavinia Strachan Residence
Inquire of James w. Hutchinson, ex
nc1tOr
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-02
LEGAL NOTICES.

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County, IS. In
~ Circuit Court.
Aida Carbis Plaintiff,
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
COMMITTEE PLANS TO CONSIDER RECIPROCITY AND TARIFF RE-
 VISION AS CORRELATED.
FARMERS TO STAY AWAY
to the Measure to Be Given Opportunity to Voice
 Protests.

Washington. May 4.--Reciprocity and tariff revision are to be made in- terchangeable. The two topics will be considered as correlated Reciprocity will be given the preference, when the necessity for distinction arises, but otherwise the two issues will be pooled during the initial stages.
 This Is the unanimous decision reached by the senate finance commit tee. It was determined to have hear ings and give everybody an opportu- nity to present his views for and against reciprocity. At the same time the farmers free list bill will be re- garded as pending and those speaking can give their opinions of that meas sure. In fact the free list bill will be the first one up.
 The committee will go ahead with hearings, holding morning and after noon sessions until May 13, The hope was expressed that all those desiring to appear might be heard in the ten days allowed.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
AYT|- PASS BILL ACTON
MESSAGE PASSES
 ILLINOIS SENATE EASILY.
It Is Not Likely That Bill Will Es- cape Slaughter When 1t
 Reaches the House.

Springfield, H., May 4.-Governor Deneens anti-pass bill met but feeble resistance when it was called up on it's passage in the Illinois senate by Senator Hurburgh of Galesburg. Be- fore Senator Hurburgh had finished explaining the provisions of the bill, Senator Beall of Alton was on his feet protestig against the bills pas sage.
 "I have ridden on a railroad pass for thirty years," declared Beall, and 1 have no excuse to offer for it. l know that this bill is going to pass, but l want to go on record as oppos- ing it. l am opposed to depriving legislators of their rights"
 Senator Hurburgh called attention to the fact that most of the members had been elected on an anti-pass bill platform and were bound, therefore, to vote for the bill, The bill passed by a vote of 34 to 12.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
ARREST HASTENS EXPOSE
Detective Agency Was Solicited for Bribes by the Ohio
 Legislators.

Chicago, May 3.-Speaking of the bribery charges against Ohio legis at- ors and of the participation of detec- tives in the expose, Raymond Burns. son of W. J. Burns. said:
 We used marked money in paying the lrbes solicited The arrest Of our men rather hasteued the expose that We had planned, Us it had been intended to go before the grand jury and obtain indictments before any ar rests were made.
 The suspicion of one legislator who had planned to accept our money caused the expose. He became fright ened and told of the bribe that had been offered him.
 Few bills of any nature. l believe from our investigations. have been passed by the Ohio legislature with. out the use of money.
 Sums varying from s100 to $500 were paid to members for their favor. able action on measures which ou men had introduced merely a. tes.s Twenty members of the legislature 8. ccDted the money, and, in fact, solio itcd t in some instances"
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
MODIFIED NOTE RECEIVED
Reply From Mexico Indicates That Reports on Border Fighting
 Are Conflicting.

Washington, May 1.-The modified Mexican reply to President Taft's pro. test against border fighting has been received by the state department.
 While Mexico has withdrawn some features of the original answer there are indications tha conflicting infor- nation has reached Washington and Mexico City.
 Both governments are seeking fur ther light on the actual happenings at the border towns. The state depart ment will not respond to counter rep. resentations in the Mexican reply un- til it's Investigations is completed.
 Reports of the situation in Mexico that reach President Taft are not en. oonraging and the cabinet discussed at length the prospects for peace or further trouble in that republic.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
BUTTON STRIKE IS ENDED
Muscatine Workers and Employers Agree on Terms and Work
 Is Resumed.

Muscatine, la. May 4.-With the ratification by the members of the Button Workers Protective union Of the agreement formulated by Gov Is. F. Carroll and representatives of the union and the Manufacturers associa- ton, Muscatine's long button strike came to an end.
 The terms of the settlement are con- sidered victory for the union forces. According to the agreement, which was ratified by a vote of more than to l, all employees are to be taken back without discrimination and the wages, count and weight are to be the same as those when the factories closed February 25.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
FARMER ADMITS MURDER
Confessed He Killed Hired Man. Mutllated Body ana Then
 Buried 1t.

rowler, Ind, May 4.-John Poole. a wealthy farmer, who is guarded in jail here by 90 deputy sheriffs, con fessed that he killed Joseph Kemper. farm hand and then cut his body to pieces and buried it with the refuse from a killing of hogs.
 The body was found buried on his Farm near here by his son. who ac. eused him of the murder and inti- mated that the elder Poole was guilty of murders which rival those com. mltted on the famous Murder Farm" or Belle Gunness at Laporte, Ind
 With his confession, Poole said he had killed Kemper December 12 while shooting rabbits. Fearing public opin, ion was against him because he shot q man several years ago. he said he cut up the body and buried it.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
CAM MMORISTS IN A RAGE
Protest Angrily as Informer Con- firms Written Confession Re-
 garding Crimes.

Vitebro. ltaiy, May 4.-Gennaro Ab- batemaggio, upon whose revelations the state has built it's case against the Camorra, was called to the wit ness stand to verbally confirm the written confession made for the Cara bneers after he had been tricked into damaging admissions by the police spy Ma shall CapiZzuti.
 The informer stood the test of his courage well. repeating his story cool ly and at times eloquently, while he was assailed with the curses of the other prisoners in the great steel age
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
GIRL KILLED AT ALMA, ILL.
Body Thrown Sixty Feet and Badly Mangled When Struck by
 Passenger Engine.

Centralia, H., May 4.-Nona Eagan. IS years old, was almost instantly killed at Alma by south-bound train No. 1 on the Illinois Central. The girl was on her way to work and was awaiting the passing of a freight train. As it rolled by she started across an. other track and the passenger train, which does not stop at Alma, struck her. She was thrown 60 feet across the tracks and her body badly man. gled. The girl was the sole support of blind father The coroner's jury is Investigating the case.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
LAWYER DEAD IN ROOM
Prominent Attorney of Peirce City, Mo, Formerly Mayor, Dies
 Alone.

Peirce City, Mo-, May 3-Joseph French, one of the best known attor- neys in Lawrence county, where he has practiced 2S years, was found dead in his bachelor suite of rooms in Peirce City The condition of the body indicated that he had died some days ago. He had not been seen for several days. A coroner's inquest pronounced that death had come from natural causes
 French was a member of several se- cret orders. He was prosecutor for two terms, mayor of Peirce City one term and held other minor offices.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
THINK ABOUT T ss'i,,' 4: s,s

to yov cad y5ars Itmeans ali tbs i,,.r.
 lng 's'1-, Ss ths community. of your s,;s ears."Ss sris.se.s, of the churches andscAosI| pt et9rythi1g in which you ara Jr.e,1 interested. Don't you think ,hs Heu
 SaSeE ts a geSc tting lo havsl
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
TO SAVE TALLULAH FALLS
Protests From Georgia Women May Preserve Choice Bt of That
 States Scenery.

Atlanta, Ga, May 4.-Indignant pro- tests from the women of Georgia against the proposed desecration of Tallulah Falls, the most magnificent natural picture of scenic beauty in the sunny south, by power company seeking to harness it's watersN for in dustrial purposes, has stirred up the congressmen of this and adjoining states.
 There is every possibility that through their united efforts this re- markable property will be included in the tract in that locality which Is to become national park
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
PROFITS TO BE SHOWN
Inquiry of Express Companies Gains to Be the Subject of Fed
 eral Search.

Washington, May 4.-The profits of the express companies are at last to be exposed to public view Under the spur of protests of merchants asso- citations and commercial bodies all over the country, who have long been complaining of extortionate charges for express transportation, the inter. state commerce commission has de- cided to get at the facts. Plans are nearly completed for an exhaustive in vestigation. Petitions have reached the commission from 125 cities.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
In Nevada Chancery Court

F. w. Grove Plain Tom smith and others, De.endsu - =. -. NOTICE
 IS HEREBY GIVEN that E. W Grove filed in the Nevada Chancery Court of Ned da County, Arkansas, a petition to conf the title to the following lands lying in S' county to-wit;
 south Half (S1s) of the Southeast Quar (EAD of Section ThiTty-Two (3s)
 South Half (S3s) of .he Southeast Quart (SEh) of Section Thirty-Three (33l
 Thirty acres in the form of a panlellor} Of of the south side of the North half (NI of the southeast Quarter (SEh) of seet Thirty-rhree (33) the West half (W WhlOft Southwest Quarter (SWlD of Section Thr1 four t3D Township Thirteen l3) South ran twenty (90) West
 The Southeast Quarter (SElO of the Nor@ east Quarter (NEA) of section Twoel
 Fifty-four and ll-l00 acres of of the Nol side of the Northeast Quarter tNEAl Of tion four (D; also part of the Northwest VI ter tNWlD of Section four tl) descrlpeu as follows:
 Beginning at point four CD chains and h t50) links South of the Northwest cornef section four (4) and run south on the sesIl line fifteen Ns) chains and SiXty-nlne tos nn thence east to the east line of the nor,aN quarter of said section thence north hlse t5) chains and slXty.nine l5s) lnRs' snsl west to the place of beginning also eegla, glal at point thirty-tlye (S5l chains ana elsaS eight (ss) links south of the northwest cu of section four(D and run south on tle .s. se'i, line fourteen U4) chains and sixtyeiens, links to the quarter corner between ssvs sna four tQ and five (5); thence east forttmvt chains and eighty (s0) links; thence holIn S ;, v teen GD chains and sixty-eignt ioI sW thence west to the point of Degllilne. san sa township fourteen .Ul) south rahfe wv t20) west,
 Also the west half (W1s) of section ecnn,ss ,ss six (363 west half WIZ oi tne sa",sTs svsi tSEal of section thirty'six Sol. so11n "nar, quarter SW1a of the nortn1eaSn 1n in s io1 tNE4l of section thirty-slx 5ol, an n,r'one ,r ship thirteen l1Sl south, range t"en'' west ,r .,
 Also the southeast quarter lsEmi ,ueul southwest quarter lSW$l ol st seo.,vb aav,b md eight l2sl township eleven llll 'oa'' twenty ls0l west. ,.vs
 All persons who have or clalni .u are d interest in said lands or any or tnei' and Ao ed upon to appear in sald cour. cn.r ss Sst iod cause why the title of the petltionvud moi in said suit filed in said court shVue confirmed. rha.ee
 Witpes, my hand as Iclerk of the sos SI, m Court of Nevada County hihaA
 the Es .', u's o' Al" :" F. E. MURRAHas
 OH c,.r,. court of Nevada eo''
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
AGED MAN FOUND DYING
Veteran Wearing G. A. R. insignia Fires Bullet Into Head on
 Vacant Lot

St. Louis, May IA man believed to be a veteran of the Civil war. is dying at the city hospital with a bull. let wound in his right temple A. G. A.. R. button in the lapel of his coat is the only clew to his identity.
 The man shot himself in vacant lot near 9900 South Broadway. Neigh. bors who heard the shot found him. and he was taken to the hospital by Constable Bobring of St Louis coun- ty. No papers nor valuables were found.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
S. 4. ?. Congress at Louisville

Louisville, Ky, May Delegates from many states were in attendance here when President-Ceneral William A. Marble of New York called to or der the twenty-second annual congress of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-04
Fort Scott (kan.) Plant Destroyed.

FOIt oUOtt IKan.l Plant Destroyed.
 Fort Scott, Kan, May Fire com. pletely destroyed the plant of the Fort Scott Gas and Electric company, leav. ing the city in total darkness, fatally injuring a fireman and causing a loss of s50,000.