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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs. Philip Lawrence.

In Huron, S. Oak, on Friday morn
death of Mrs Matilda Ann Lawrence at
the family home ON the corner of Third
and Montana streets, after an illness
which has kept her bedridden for the
better part of eight months. The Huron
Morning Herald in reporting her death
said:
while the news of her death is not
entirely unexpected it will be received
with deepest regret not only in this city,
where Mrs. Lawrence was perhaps the
best known, but in other portions of the
state where she had resided before COM
ing to Huron about nine years ago.
Mrs. Lawrence was born on August
30, 1871, at Patterson, n. j., and was so
years of age at the time of her death.
When but small child she was taken
by her parents to Mineral Point, Wis,
where her girlhood was spent and
where she was married to Philip Law
renee. The couple came to Dakota
Territory thirty one years ago, first set
thing at DeSmet. Here they lived sever
al years. Mr.. Lawrence being engaged
in the mercantile business and serving
also as the clerk of courts for Kings
bury county.
Mrs. Lawrence identified herself with
the Methodist church while still living
in Mineral Point, and has ever been a
most faithful worker in this denomina-
ton. A member of the Woman's Re-
lief Corps, she was one of the most
prominent workers of the state in this
organization and was the war depart
ment secretary of the order at the time
of her death. She was especially help
full to her husband during his term as
commander in chief of the Ct. A r. de-
partment of South Dakota. Also a
prominent Eastern Star worker, she at
tended every Grand Chapter as long as
she was physically able to do so.
Quiet, unassuming, her influence has
been deeply felt here in Huron because
of her beautiful Christian character,
aud this influence has always been for
the best that human life is capable of
feeling. Even tempered and mild in
manner she accomplished the greatest
good in every work that she undertook.
Her presence will surely be missed by
the large circle of friends and Mr..
Lawrence has the sympathy of the en-
tire community in this hour of trial.
Mrs Lawrence is survived by her
husband, Philip Lawrence; a son and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Law
renee, of Fargo, N. D.; grandson,
Ray Lawrence, of Fargo; a brother
George Fl. Wilkinson, of Eugene Ore
gon; and two sisters, Mrs. Lottie
Knetch, of North Yakima, Wash and
Mrs Ellen Jolly, of Eklaha, Mont.
Short funeral services will be con-
Quoted Sunday afternoon at the home
by Rev. G. w. Rosenberg and on
Monday morning the body will be tax
en- to Mineral Point, Wis, where it
will be inferred in the family burial
orOund
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26

some thought you was with him in the
east"
1he girl was now aware that her
Flsltor was hoping TO gain some fur
tAer information and SO CURLY an
sWered: I've never seen my father
since thar night the soldiers came and
TOOK him away to the fort And my
mother told me he died down in Tex
as.''
Mrs. Jackson rose. We'll, I'm glad
to We had a word with We; but, you
near me, yore ma has got TO have
doctors help or she's a-goin' to fall
down some day soon'
Every word the woman uttered, ev-
cry tone of her drawing voice, put
Lee Virginia back into the past. She
heard again the swift gallop of hoofs,
saw once more the long line Of armed
ranchers and felt the hush of fear that
lay over the little town on that fate
full day. The situation became clearer
In her mind. She recalled wildly the
words Of establishment and hate with
which the women had greeted her
mother on the morning when the news
came that Edward Wetherford was
among the invading cattle barons-
was indeed one of the leaders.
In Philadelphia the Rocky mountain
states were synonyms of picturesque
laWlessness, the theater of reckless
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26

St. Andrews Catholic parocial school
of Potosi, Grant county, is declared
winner of the special 500 prize donated
by the Wiltzius Co. of Milwaukee to
the Wisconsin Anti tuberculosis Asso-
citation for a special Christmas seal
competition among the Catholic Parish
schools. Rev. p Pape of Potosi re-
ported a sale of 5017 seals by eighty
two pupils, or CLIO per capita.
The legislative committee of the state
society is preparing suitable bill pro-
viding for care in the counties of ad-
vanced cases Of consumption. AT pre-
sent the state provides for early cases
in the state sanatorium at Wales.
There is no provision for advanced
cases, although from the standpoint OF
the we'll individual, who wants to be
protected from infection, the care OF the
advanced case is of infinitely greater
Importance A single advanced case
may spread the disease to more persons
than whole army of early or incipient
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26
GRAFT.

No city can be injured by the
enforcement of the peoples
laws. To do otherwise is to
substitute the will of the official
for the laws of the people, and
that is tyranny. No state can
be hurt by exposing grating.
To do otherwise is to connive at
it. There is no secret remedy
known for evils of this charac-
ter. They cannot be cured by
hiding them. The disgrace is
not in their correction, but In
submission to them with suplne
Indifference. 1t is well for a
state to display it's virtues and
not to parade it's faults, but it
should not be forgotten that the
highest civic virtue is the over
throw of depravity.-Joseph w.
Folk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26

Lancaster Teller: John Schreiner
fell on the slippery walk at his home
Monday and cut bad cash IN his head
requiring several stitches. He did not
realize how badly he was cut after the
fall, and made the trip down town. AT
the post office several people noticed
that he was bleeding quite badly. lie
went on down to the store and then a
physician was called. He has been
confined to his home since then, and is
not very well.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26
other. She drew others into the vor-

other. She drew others into the vor-
tex.
She organized the giggling walters
into warning party and advanced
upon the flies. By Kissing and shooing
and the futter of newspapers they
drove the enemy before them. and a
carpenter was called III TO mend screen
doors and windows, thus preventing
their return. New shades were hung
to darken the room and new table
cloths purchased to replace the old
ones, and the whole place had such
cleaning as it had not known before
in five years.
In this work the time passed swift
", and when Redfield and Cavanagh
came again to lunch they exclaimed in
establishment. as, indeed. every one did
Flows this? queried Cavanagh hui
morously. Has the place changed
hands?'"
Lie was but grimly responsive.
Seems like it has,
Il hope the price has not gone up"
mot yet
Redfeld asked. who's responsible
for this-your new daughter?'
you've hit it. She's started right in
to polish us all up to city standards.
She can run the whole blame outfit if
she's a mind to-even if go broke for
it. The work she got out of them girls
is a wonder
Lee Virginia came in flushed and self
conscious. but far lighter of spirit than
at breakfast. and stood beside the
table while the waitress laid the dishes
before her guests with elaborate as
sumption of grace and design. Hither-
to she had bumped them down with a
slash of slangy comment. The change
was quite as wonderful as the absence
of the flies.
"Do we owe these happy reforms to
you?" asked Cavanagh, admiring Vir-
ginia's neat dress and glowing cheeks.
PARTLY" she answered. Il was des-
perate. / had to do something, so
took to ordering people around"
81 understand" he said Wont you
sit at our table again?'
"Please do said Redfeld. 81 want
to talk with YOU"
She took seat a little hesitatingly
"You see, studied domestic science at
school, and I've never had chance to
apply it before"
Heres your opportunity" Redfield
assured her. my respect for the
science of domestics is growing. l
marvel to think what another week
will bring forth. l think I'll have to
come down again just to observe the
improvement in the place."
1T can't last" Lie interjected.
"She'll catch the western habits.
She'll sag. same as we all do"
mo. she WON'T" declared Ross, with
intent to encourage her. IF you give
her a free hand l predict she'll make
your place the wonder and boast of
the countryside"
when do you go back to the noun
tains?" Lee Virginia asked a little
later
Immediately after my luncheon" he
replied.
fro BE CONTINUED
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26
Unclaimed Letters Returned
After Five DAYS.

A new ruling recently went into eff
feet in the postoffices of the country,
covering the return of uncalled for let
tiers where the envelopes bear return
card. As it is now, all letters undeliv-
cred after five days will be returned to
the writer, irrespective of the time
specified in the return card. Hitherto
where no time was specified, such let
tiers have been held for thirty days,
before being sent back. 1t is believed
that this new rule will tend to do away
with many complaints of delayed de-
livery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26

Darlington Democrat: Farmers, for
their own protection should have their
cattle tested. whether they expect to
sell or not The newspapers report
gatherings of farmers in various places
for protests against the new law After
they have had little time to think the
matter through and have looked to the
bottom of it, they will find that it is
good thing, something to be supported
and encouraged.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26

LIE WAS IN VIOLENT ALTERCATION WITH
A WAITRESS.
romance, and Virginia WetherfOrd.
loyal daughter of the west. had de-
Tended it. but il the coarse phrase Of
this lean rancheresS was pictured a
land of border warfare as ruthless as
that which marked the Scotland of
Rob Roy.
Commonplace as the little town look
ed at the moment. it had been the
scene of many a desperate encounter.
as the girl herself could testify, for
she had seen more than one man killed
therein.
Then her mind came back to her
mothers ailment. Eliza Wetherford
had never been one to complain, and
her groans meant real suffering.
Her mind resolved upon one thing.
"She must see a DOCTOR" she decided.
And with this in mind she re-entered
the cafe. where Lie was in violent al
tercatiOn with a waitress.
Mother" called Lee. Il want to see
you"
With a parting volley Of vitupera-
ton Mrs Wetherford followed her
daughter back into the lodging house.
"Mother" the girl began, facing her
and speaking firmly, you need help,
and if the doctor here can't help you
you must go to Sulphur or to Kansas
City. can run the boarding house I'M
til you get back"
Eliza eyed her curiously. Don't you
go to counting on this 'chivalry of the
west which story writer's put into
books. These men out here will eat
you up if you don't watch out. |
wouldn't dare to leave you here alone.
No; what III do is sell the place, if I
can. and both of US get out"
"But you need doctor this minute"
''I'll be all right il little while: I'm
always the worst for an hour or two
after l eat This little squirt of local
doctor gave me some dope to ease that
pain. but I've got my doubts-I don't
want any morphine habit in mine. No,
daughter Virginny. it's mighty white
of you to offer, but you don't know
what you're up against when you con-
tract to step into my Shoes"
Visions of reforming methods about
the house passed through the girls
mind. "There must be something |
can do. Why don't you have the doc
tor come down here?'
II might do that if get any worse.
but I hate to have you stay in the
house another night. It's only fit for
these goats of cowboys and women
like Hett Jackson. / don't care till
somebody like you or Reddy or Ross
comes along.
mo, child; you get ready and pull
out on the Sulphur stage tomorrow.
I'll pay your way back to Philade-
ply"
II can't leave you now, mother
Now that ] know you're i'll Pm going
to stay and take care Of you"
Lie rose. See here. girl. don't you
go to idealizing me neither I'm what
the boys call an old battleax. I've
been through the whole war. I'm able
to feed myself and pay your board be-
sides. Just you find some decent
boarding place in Sulphur. and I'll see
that you have SO a week to live on
just because you're a Wetherford."
But I'm your daughter"
Again Eliza fixed a musing look upon
her. Il reckon if the truth was known
your Aunt Selia was higher to being
your mother than | ever was. They
always said you was all Wetherford.
and | reckon they were right"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26


because she's keeping boarders; it's
something else" AT this point her
voice failed her.
LET us go out into the air" suggest
ed the ranger presently. The noun
tain wind will do you good"
She followed him trustfully. and as
she stepped from the squalor of the
hotel into the splendor Of the morning
her head lifted She drank the clear.
crisp wind as ane takes water in the
desert
The air is clean. /. =" she said.
Cavanagh to divert l. 3ointed away
to the mountains. There is my do
minion. Up there l am sole ruler. No
one can litter the earth with corrup-
ton or poison the streams"
She did not speak. but as she stud
led the ranger her face cleared. 1T Is
beautiful up there"
He went on. Il hate all this scrap
heap quite as heartily as you do, but
up there are sweetness and sanity. The
streams are germless. and the forest
cannot be devastated. That is why |
am a ranger, l could not endure life
In town like this"
He turned up the street toward the
high hill to the south, and she kept
step with him. AS she did not speak.
he asked, what did you expect TO do
out here?"
81 hoped to teach" she replied. her
voice still choked with her emotion.
VI expected to find the country much
improved"
"And so it is. but it is still a long
way from an eastern state. Perhaps
you will find the people less savage
than they appear at first glance"
1T isn't the town or the people: it is
my mother!'' she burst forth again
Tell me! A woman in the car yester'
day accused my mother of selling
whisky unlawfully. Is this so? Tel
mer
She faced him resolutely, and. per
ceiving that she could not be evaded
he made slow answer. II don't know
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26

and everybody knows him. No one
doubts his motives. Besides, he has
family and is rich and unhurried.
Would you like me to talk with him?"
If you will. | want TO do right.
Indeed. | do"
I'm sure of that" he said. with
eyes upon her flushed and quivering
face. There's a way out. believe
me-"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26
Copyright. 1910. by Hamlin Garland
CONTINUED

She rose. Il can't stand this air and
these flies any longer. They're too
disgusting"
He followed her into the other
house, conscious of the dismay and
bitterness which burst forth the in
slant they were alone What am l
to do? She is my mother. but I've lost
al! sense of relationship to her. And
these people. except you and Mr.. Red
field. are all disgusting to me. 1t isn't
because my mother is poor. it isn't
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26
fro BE CONTINUED
Already Trained.

II suppose you always prefer to en-
list men who are not married"' l re-
marked to the sergeant who has
charge of the recruiting station on
Cannon street
"No; you're mistaken there" he has
tened to reply. II prefer married men
every time. You see, we don't have
to go to the trouble of teaching mar
ried men to obey"- Chicago News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26
Heartless Husband.

81 have nothing to wear" said the
wife pointedly.
'Then We'll go to one of those NOV
ing picture shows where it's dark
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26

Prairie du Chen Courier: Conduct
ors on Railways are not required to
carry drunken men. A man must be
sober to ride on the railroads and en-
ployers must be sober to retain their
iohs
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26
CHAPTER ".

THE NEW WEST AND THE OLD.
'HE knowledge that she must
spend another night in the inn
led Lee Virginia to active
4 measures of reform. She hur-
ried from one needed reform to an
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26
Monitor Wind Mills
When in Need Of d Mill Try One
OF the Celebrated Monitor Steel
Mills with Force Feed Oilers.

MONITOR Vaneless Power Cleared
Mills
MONITOR Gas Engines: /, 2, 4, 6, 10
1j-horse power.
MONITOR Single and Double Cleared
Platform Jacks, and Sin
gle Overhead Jacks.
MONITOR Force, Lift, and Three
way Pumps, in 20 styles,
to suit any kind or depth
Of well.
MONITOR Feed Grinders, Corn cob
Crushers.
A complete line Of Tanks. Wood tanks
made from select pine, fir or cypress,
and everything pertaining to the farm
water supply.
Estimates furnished for installing complete
gasolene pumping plants.
Also furnish Repairs for the Samson, Free
port and Ideal windmills.
Repairing Of pumps and windmill8 speciality
JOHN J. COLLINS,
Phone 1866. Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-01-26
Phone 165.

OnCldInIEu I|CllSI ..
MINERAL POINT, Jan. "a, 1911.-Let-
tiers addressed as follows remain Unclaimed at
the Mineral Point postoffice:
David Laird Charles Pegg Leonci Kozata
In calling for above, please say advertised.
B. T. PRIDEAUx. Postmaster.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-12
Educational Items

The first step of efficient citizen
ship in connection with public
schools is an acquaintance with
them, their best features, and
their needs. Bureau of Municipal
Research.
The expenditures for education
approximate one-third of the total
appropriations of New York City
for current administrative purposes.
The county board of Racine
county has voted to establish a
county school of agriculture and
domestic economy, to be located at
Rochester. The town of Rochester
has purchased the buildings of the
Rochester Academy for the use of
the school.
Superintendent Mackin of Rusk
county has sent out a circular to
the teachers of the county warning
them against the purchase of ex-
pensive books and apparatus, which
in most cases are not needed but
which are likely to be bought as the
result of Misrepresentation and un-
due pressure brought to bear by
agents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-12
Enforcement Of the COmpul-
sOry Education Law

The Bureau of Labor and Indus
trial Statistics is making a spe-
cial effort TO carry out the pro-
visions of the compulsory attend
ance law. The law was amended
by the Legislature of 1909 and the
factory inspectors were made ex-
officio truant officers of the state,
At least one of these officers has
been present at nearly all the school
board conventions the past year.
AS a result there is a clearer un der
standing of the provisions of the law
as we'll as the method of procedure
in it's enforcement. Cases of delin-
quency may be reported to the Bu-
reau direct or through the county
uperinterdents The enforcement
of law of this character is often a
delicate matter in a community and
outside agencies are necessary to
secure effective results. Under the
present law the sheriffs and factory
inspectors are clothed with author
ity to enforce the law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-12
Sixth Victory for the Normal

Normal won it's sixth basket ball
victory this season by defeating the
the Prescott high school quint at
Prescott last Friday evening. The
score was 81 to Is. Prescott was
out-classed at every position and
hardly put up enough opposition to
make the game interesting.
Manion, Mccain, J u K m n +,
Thurston and Reagan played for
the Normal and Ptacek, Burns,
Wheelock, Frazier, Peterson and
Leasman for Prescott. Manion and
and Mccain each scored 10 points,
Thurston and Reagan 2. For
Prescott Ptacek and Burns each
scored 6 points, Leasman 2 and
Wheelock L.
Normal and Spring Valley high
will meet tomorrow evening in the
gymnasium. This will be holly
contested game from start to finish.
Don't miss it!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-12
Talking Pictures

The special attraction at the Gem
Theatre next week will be Ewing &
Dagg's Talking Pictures, headed by
Mr.. Horace Ewing and Miss Tahoe
Nevana. The programs will include
tragedy, drama and come y
sketches. The weeks program of
Talking Pictures will be as follows:
Monday, Uncle Toms Cabin"
Tuesday, 1.-THE Winning Punch"
Wednesday and Thursday, East
Lynne;" Friday, "The Two Or
phans;" Saturday, Monte Cristo. "
These special feature pictures will
be given in connection with the
regular show. This is the first of a
series Of special attractions which
Mr.. Wolf intends to present for the
approval of the Gem patrons, should
this prove acceptable. There is
considerable expense connected
with the presentation of this pro-
gram, and to meet it the price has
been raised to fifteen cents for every
one
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-12
Notice to Tax Payers

Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned, treasurer of the City
of River Falls, that the tax roll fol-
said city, for the year 1910, is in
my hands for collection. and that
the taxes charged therein are sub
iect TO payment at my office, at any
time prior to or upon the 31st day
of January, 1911. l will hold my
office as follows, viz: rooms on Sec
ond floor over First National Bank
building, River Falls, Wisconsin.
Dated this twenty-second (22) day
of December, 1910.
GEORGE B. SKOGMo,
City Treasurer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-12
it. Teachers Meeting

Following is the program of the
Joint Teachers Meeting for Pierce
and st. Croix counties, to be held
in the Normal building Saturday,
Jan. FL, by superintendent Mattson
and Aune:
lV:UO. Singing. ......,...,....... Miss Willett
Class Exercise in Phonics Miss Armstrong
Questions on Manual. .Supt. O. r. Mattson
Elementary Physiology Prof. r, A. Karges
lis. Singing
Roll Call Each member will respond
with question or suggestion on
some phase of school work.) Con-
Quoted by Prof. r. A. Karges.
Essentials of School Government
...... Supt. H. A. Aune
All teachers within a reasonable
distance in both counties are ex-
pected to be present.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-12
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our kind neighbors and
friends for their sympathy and
generous aid during our recent sac
bereavement, the loss of our be-
loved mother, Mrs. Julia Wilmoth
and to assure the high school teach
ers of OR great appreciation Of
their beautiful floral offerings.
]. EDGAR WILMoTH,
MRS. GEORGE SWEET,
GEORGE WILMOTH.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-12
First publication Jan. 10, 1919
Probate Notice

STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for
Pierce county.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the special
term of the County Court to be held in and
for said county at the County Court room in
the village OF Ellsworth, in said county, on the
I'd Tuesday (being the 18th day. of February,
A. ID. 1911, at ten O'Clock a. M, the following
matter win be heard and considered:
The application of James H. Langdon to adj
NIT to probate the last will and testament of
Edward Daily, late of the city of River Falls in
said county, Diseased, and for letters tesla
mentary thereon to be Used to James Ii. Lang
don OF the city of River Falls in said county.
Dated Jan. 18th, A. d. 1911.
BY the Court,
ALLEN 2. WELD, County Judge.