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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs. Mary Griffiths.

wife of Mr.. James Griffiths, of the town
of Mifflin, after a short illness, died at
her home on Tuesday morning, Feb. 2,
at the age of 81 years, 6 months, 26 DAYS.
Mrs. Grifiths was the oldest daughter
of the late William M. Jones of Rewey.
She was born on Aug. 6, 1859, at Platte
vile, and was one of five children, three
of whom, one brother, David Jones, and
two sisters, Annie and Sarah, of Rewey,
survive her
She was married to Mr.. James
Griffiths on March 80, 1898. They made
their home in the town of Belmont In
about six months after their wedding
they bought farm near Peniel Welsh
G. M. church where they spent the re-
mainder of her life. Five children, one
son and four daughters were born to
them.
Mrs. Gritfiths was member of PENAL
church. There were many good traits
in her life and character. She was very
industrious, good hearted, kind and low
ing. She was of a quiet disposition,
and yet very cheerful and always pleas
ant. She will be missed very much,
not only at her home but in the COM
munity.
F. Jan. 20, she was taken quite i'll with
cold and heart trouble and was con-
fined to her bed most of the time,
though no one thought that the end was
so near.
Funeral services were held at the
home and at Pencil church on Saturday,
Feb. 4, in the presence of large aud
lance. The interment took place at
Pencil cemetery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
THOUGHT He WAS DRUNK.
And the Judge Agreed That Jocks
DIAGNOSIS Was Correct,

diagnosis was correct.
Jock McCraW, a hard headed, non
committal Scotch farmer, was sum-
moned to court, witness in a case
the evidence of which hinged upon the
state Of sobriety of the defendant.
II dinna think he wis drunk" testi-
fed Jock. II think he wis only fu'."
"Ah," said the judge, with interest,
"then you can distinguish between be-
ing full and 'drunk%"
"Aye. Mony's tn time l haze been
flu, but | wis drunk only vince"
"Most interesting. This seems to
have most important bearing Oh the
present case. Just relate your expert
ence."
''Well, responded McCraw, "it wis
like this: Aye day l wis at tn market.
The days trade wis extra guild. Efter
it wis a over | had drappie wi
wheen auld frens. Then we had bit
sang an anither drappie. Efter an
hoor- -weel, We ken hoo it wis, yer honor
i moonted Meg ma auld near, tae
gang hame l had often been flu, as l
wis tellin' We, but Meg had aye taken
me hame safely. This time l tummelt
aft an fell intae tn burn CROOK.
When Meg cam up tae tn door wi'oot
me, ma wife beguid tae screech,
Jocks deid-Jock's deidv Gatherin' a.
tn farm haun's, tn hale pack O. them
cam rinning doom tn lane. Ma guild
wumman saw me lynn in tn bit burn
an fell over in fent efter cryin DOT,
ooh, ma puir Jocks droOned! Well,
sir, when they cam up there wis /
lynn in tn edge O tn burn, tn waiter
lappin' up ABBOTT my Jugs (ears}, an
me shakin ma held an sayin': Nae
mair, thank We; nae mair, thank We.
I've had eneuch.' 1 think I wis drunk
that time"
eyes," agreed the judge, II think
you WERE"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
He Was Scared.

There used to be sheriff in a Green
Mountain county of Vermont who for
forty years had driven his prisoners
murderers, moonshiners and thieves
through the woods in his buggy to the
county Jail and yet who had never
carried a revolver nor used a pair of
handouts in his life. He had strong
hand, a brave heart and a stutter.
weren't you ever afraid?" some one
asked him one day,
"W-well, low once / w-wuz t-t-tol-
'rable we'll skeert," he admitted slow
ly. 81 h-heard Ssh P-Perkins, the
b-barber, wuz g-gone d-daft an wuz
c-carvin' p-people up, an | c-calc'lated
it wuz my official d-dooty to ego an
arrest him. SO l w-went d-down to
S-Si's shop an w-went in, an S-Si
c-come at me w-with a rrazor in each
Inland. An then / low l wuZ t-t-tol-
'rable we'll skeert."
"What did you do?"
"W-w-well," said the old sheriff, spit
ting thoughtfully into the sand box
beside the stove, 81 wuz $50 s-s-skeert
that t-t-took 'em a-away from him.
-Everybody's
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
Hard to Please.

Early in the season a man applied
at g. farmhouse for board, but the
farmer slowly shook his head. "Td
be glad to keep you" he said, "but
city people are too hard to please"
81 am not at all exacting," the ap-
plicant replied. "You will find no diff
ficulty in pleasing me-"
'That's what the last man who came
along here said, but it wasn't so. Fact
is nothing pleased him. First he COM
planned about sleeping in a bed with
the hired man, and when we gave him
a bed to himself in a room with four
Of the children he was still dissatis-
fed.
"Then he didn't like to use the towel
we all used, and he wanted a wash
basin in his room. Nothing suited him
at all. l don't know whether you
would be so hard to please or not"
'Well," the city man said, perhaps
I'd better not chance it,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
For a Greater Mineral Point.

j. ID. James, writing from his home
in Storm Lake, Iowa, to this paper,
says that he takes note of the great
improvements going on at the zinc
works in his former home city of Min
eral Point, and is greatly rejoiced there
at He thinks the old town should be
thoroughly advertised, so that the out
side world will know that Mineral
Point is on the map. He has always a
good word for the town and its people
and nothing pleases him better than to
know that it and they are prospecting.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
LEGAL NOTICES.
J. B. Reynolds, Attorney.
NOTICE TO HEAR PETITION FOR
ADMINISTRATIONS.

STATE of Wisconsin, Iowa County Court,
~ ss.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at regular term
of the Iowa county court, to be held in and for
said county, at the court house, in the city of
Dodgeville, in said county, on the 18th day of
March, A. d. 1911, being the first 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 Amelia B. Arthur for the
appointment of an administrator Of the estate Of
Ahillis w. Doering, late Of the town of Miffiin
in said county, deceased.
And it is further ordered, that public notice
publishing copy of this order for three Weeks
successfully, prior to said day of hearing in the
Iowa County Democrat, weekly newspaper,
published in said county.
By order of the Court:
ALDRo jerks, County Judge.
Dated Dodgeville, Wis., Feb. z, 1911.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
1t Never Comes Aqain.

There are gains for all our losses,
There are balms for all our pain,
But when youth, the dream, departs
1t takes something from our hearts,
And it never comes again.
We are stronger and are better
Under manhood's sterner reign,
Still we feel that something sweet
Followed youth with flying feet
And will never come again.
Something beautiful is vanished,
And we sigh for it in vain.
We behold it everywhere,
On the earth and in the air.
But it never comes again.
r. H. Stoddard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
CORPORATIONS.

The reason why neither the
enactment of legislation nor it's
enforcement has been successful
in DISCRIMINATING the so called
trusts or even to affect wages is
because as an effective industrial
agency to WELD the energies of
mankind the corporate form, be-
yond any other form, is the
most effective yet discovered.
The mistake is in the point of
view. Approximately one-third
Of the wealth of the country is
in corporate form. 1t is the
wealth of the people. One way
to view this domain, one that
has achieved some popularity,
is that it is the enemy's country
and should be destroyed. The
other-and, as I maintain, the
just and reasonable-way is to
view it as a rich field, a new
field that should be opened to
every citiZen.-Judge Grosscup.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
Theology and the Leech.

There is a waterfall near Coonoor,
in India, which some writer christened
Leech falls. 1t abounded in leech-
es, which had a habit Of attaching
themselves to the skirts of ladies who
passed across the marshy ground. 81
remember on one OCCASION" says an
English official "when l had taken
some of my friends to see it, that one
impulsive lady, looking round at the
beautiful spot, exclaimed, rs this
heaven, or'-after short pause, dur
ing which she became suddenly aware
that leech had attacked her-'or the
other placer"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
Card of Thanks.

We sincerely thank the friends who
cheerfully and voluntarily rendered in
estimable service in administering to
the care of our father during his last
illness, and also those who joined us in
paying the last tribute of affection to
our beloved one. All will ever be held
in greatful remembrance by us.
G F. Springer,
Paul Springer,
Albert Springer,
Henry Springer,
Mrs. Jos. Bray,
Mrs. G.. w. Clayton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
DO IT NOW!

Have your vaults and sess
pools cleaned now, while the
work can be done without an
noyance to the neighborhoods
in which they are situated.
Don't leave it until complaint
is made to the health depart
ment next spring or summer.
We are ready to do this kind
of work in a satisfactory man
ner and at reasonable prices.
JOSEPH LANG & CO.,
Hoard street. Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09

AS Lne spring SedSOH IS approaching
there are some matters in regard to the
betterment of Mineral Point which it
may be well to consider.
Mineral Point should be made a city
in which people will delight to dwell;
and it can be made such by concerted
action on the part Of its citizens.
We have here many beautiful, well
kept homes, which testify that enter
prise and thrift on the part Of individ-
uals are not wanting.
In many respects Mineral Point is
abreast Of the times.
The city has good churches, good
lodges good schools, and one Of the
finest high school buildings to be found
in the smaller cities of Wisconsin.
The city has the great zinc works,
which are being rebuilt and enlarged;
and it is not wide Of the mark to
say that when the improvements to the
plant which are now under way are
completed it will be the largest and
most modern zinc oxide factory in the
world
The outlook for the city was never
more promising than at the present
time.
But our opportunities imply respon-
sibilities.
And the responsibility rests upon our
citizens of making Mineral Point city
more healthful for its inhabitants, more
attractive, and more progressive in
every way
In the first place, with the opening Of
spring it should be the first great care
of every householder and property own
er to see that his premises are in order,
so that they may not become an Offense
to his neighbor or to the city. Good
citizenship demands no less than this.
: In the second place, improvement OF
the streets of the city should be begun
in a systematic way.
During the last three years many
miles of cement walks have been laid in
Mineral Point, which not only afford
safety and comfort to travellers but give
attractiveness of the city.
The walks should be supplemented
with good streets, constructed accord
ing to the most approved methods.
1t is surely none too soon to make a
right beginning in this regard.
One of the things of which Mineral
Point is sorely in need to make her
truly progressive is a suitable public
hall. Whether it should be built by
the city or through enterprise on the
part of individuals is perhaps question
upon which there is no general agree
Ough discussion. However, it must be
apparent to everyone who is familiar
with present conditions that an audi
forum, with a seating capacity of from
eight hundred to one thousand people,
is need of our city.
If we would draw new enterprises
here we must go forward, and now is
appointed time for us to do so.
The columns of The Democrat are
open for the consideration of ways and
means to advance the interests of our
good old town; and we invite people
who are interested to use these columns
to make known their ideas regarding
the city's welfare.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
The Finished Part.

A reporter was once sent around to
make some inquiries concerning a new
play that David Belasco was engaged
in writing.
eyes," said David, IT am writing a
play. What do you want to know
about it?"
anything you can tell me will be
interesting" was the reply.
"Well," was Belasco's response, sit
is to have four acts and three inter-
missions. and I've just finished the in
termissions."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
Gastronomic SURPRISES,

The old newspaper man standing
along the curb reminisced thuswse:
Ever know Scotty McLennon? 1
don't know why l should speak of him
now, except that if he were here he
would probably have with him a
Scotch remark or two that might help
to pass the time
'''Scotty used to work here on the
old Report. ! remember when he had
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09

his first taste Of caviare. He bit into
it, spat it out and then said:
"'Gad, mon. but your blackberry
jam is bitter
Somewhat similar in viewpoint was
his remark about hOrseradish He
took a mouthful and, with tears roll
ing down his cheeks, said:
"'That's hotter oatmeal than we
have in Scotlandr" - San Francisco
Chronicle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
High School Burned.

Fire of an unknown origin destroyed
the Newell high school at Storm Lake,
Iowa, on Sunday, only the library, con
tanning 500 books, being saved. The
loss was So, 800, only half of which was
covered by insurance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
HIGGINS TO SERVE TIME
Former Assistant Michigan Postmas.
ter's Sentence Affirmed.

Cincinnati, Feb. S.-Frank L. Hig-
gins, former assistant postmaster at
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, will have to
serve the sentence given against him
in the United States court at Detroit,
where he was convicted of embezzling
funds of the money order division Of
his postoffice.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
+. Il. McGOWn

died Tuesday at his home in Fayette,
At years. He had been afflicted for
years, gradually growing worse. He
leaves wife and large family. The
funeral was held in Darlington with
burial in the Catholic cemetery.-Dar
ington Democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
Knew the Man.

It was a bit naughty Of Miss Farrar,
the opera singer, to speak of the race
Of dukes as mot worth damn" The
incident, says the San Francisco Ar
gonaut, recalls a story which the late
Frank Moffatt used to tell Moffatt
one day CHANGED to fall in with Father
- of Oakland, priest widely pop
ular for his humor and general keen
ness of mind as well as for his SYM
pathies.
'sWhat do you think, Frank" asked
the father. "of -Y' who had just
been nominated for public office.
"Well, father" said Moffatt, "bar-
ring your reverend presence, l think
he is a blankety blank blank"
"Softly, Frank; softly, Frank" said
the good father, raising his hands in
protest. 81 can't approve your Ian
guage, but / see you know the man."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
To Build CITY Hall.

Richland Center city officials have
accepted the plans of Lacrosse architects
for $35 900 city hall, which will also
contain theatre and meeting place for
civic societies and women's clubs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
Loves Her Old Home Civ.

Mrs. Amelia S. Wiener in writing to
the publishers of this paper from Los
Angeles says: PLEASE continue to send
The Democrat, for as long as there is a |
familiar name, / shall want the weekly |
messenger"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
Her Destination.

A woman clerk in a government of
fee who enjoys a well earned reputa-
ton for wit very much disconnected a
young attorney one day. She an
nounced that she was shortly going on
her vacation, and the youthful cross
examiner inquired the lady's destina-
ton.
"At Fishhook," was the reply.
"Where is that?' pursued the attor-
ney.
"At the end Of the nne," was the
smiling rejoinder
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
Anticipation.

The new maid seemed eminently
satisfactory, but the mistress Of the
house thought few words of advice
would be just as we'll
"And remember" she concluded,
chat expect you to be very reticent
about what you hear when you are
waiting at table"
Certainly, madam, certainly" re-
piled the treasure. But then her face
lit up with an innocent curiosity.
"May 1 ask, madam, if there will be
much to be reticent aboutW
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, Feb. 7, 1911.-Let-
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed al
the Mineral Point postoffice:
Charles Lee Heinrich Mielke
Isaac q. Lee Anne E. Classy
Joseph Rathy Agnes Murphy
In calling for above please say advertised.
BIT. PRIDEAUx. Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1911-02-09
Happy Household Oil

for making your dustless busters. For
sale by Miller & Dancey, Mineral Point,
Wisconsin.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
DUTY REMOVED FROM
 HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS

All those who left Mexico during the revolution the early part Of this year and brought their effects to this side of the line for safety may now return whatever they brought to this country free of any duty. That is the order that came yvster- day to Ricardo DiaZ the collector of customs at Agua Prieta. Many families moved to Douglas during the fighting in Mexico with their household goods and other belong ings. including much that are duti- able. according to the regular tariff schedules in Mexico. Some of the cattlemen in Mexico brought stock to the United States to prevent their appropriation by either the govern ment of the insurrecto forces, who were living on the country.
 Now these people may return this property to their home country with out paying any duty. according to the new order received yesterday. This will be cutie relief as on many articles the regular duty is very high-Douglas International
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
IG0 SEEMS ID HAVE
 CAUGHT RIGHT MAN

Joe McCann, alias Joe Temple, sentenced to serve six months in the county jail at Tombstone, is wanted at Canadian, Texas, upon a charge of murder, according to a tel egram received yesterday by City Marshal John Igo, says the Douglas Dispatch
 Hold Joe McCann, wanted for murder" is the gist of the telegram which states also that a letter fol- lows and an officer to take the man back to Texas will not be far be- hind
 McCann. or Temple. as he was better known, was arrested here last week upon the charge of issuing worthless checks. The man seemed familiar in some respects to Igo and on looking through a list of descrip- tons of men wanted in various parts of the country, he came across one tallylng with the prisoner The charge was murder at Canadian. in the northern part of Texas He i'm medlately wrote the officials receiv- Ing a reply yesterday.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03
CHAMP|ONED CAUSE
 0F AGED PIONEER

General Leonard Wood. chief of staff of the United States army, is to be highly commended for his gratitude To the pioneer residents of Arizona. as was gracefully and generously exem- pIfied yesterday, when an autograph letter was received by Major A. J. Doran, superintendent of the Pioneers home in this city, asking a favor to be extended a well known Pilgrim of the Gila," by admitting A D. Wholey to that haven of the Hassayampans, says the Journal Miner While Gen eral Wood was in Prescott a few weeks ago. among the many old time friends he met on the streets was Mir
 Nholey. With keen appreciation of what this pioneer extended the mili- tary in other days, General Wood made a special plea in behalf of the old mail rider when Geronimo. Nat chez and Mana were on the Warpath and when it took a nerve of steel to ride alone through the heart of the Apache country. This valiant duty was performed by MT. Wholey on sev- eral occasions for the military, and General Wood is cogniZant of the splendid record this old timer has to his credit. Naturally and as a tribue to his old friend, this military man of prominence takes a special interest in his welfare and it is believed the au- thorities of the territory will take fla vorable action and admit him within the next few days to the home, dis tinction which he has earned. Mir. Wholey, no doubt, would have been admitted to the home, but the quota from Yavapai county was reached, which with the modest and unassum-
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03

Lloyd E. Christy and wife to Rob ert G. Keeran. deed to lot 10. block ., East Evergreen.
 NJ F. Curry and wife to Marciano Lopez, deed to 209X4O feet of the NV 1-4 of section g, IN. 4E.
 Mary c. Losing to William Loss ing. deed to l-4 acres of NE l-4 section ?, IN, 2E; 9 acres SW cor ner NV If section 21. IN. 2E; 1 l4 acres NE 1-4 section 25, 2N, 2E. x and SN. Grand Canal.
 J. C. Wasso and wife to Geo. NJ. Hahn. deed to SEE l-4 section 90, 2N. 4E.
 N. Marshall and wife to J NJ Mcintyre, deed to lot subdivision lot ,. block 30, Neahrs addition.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03

ing demeanor of this deserving pio- neer kept his claims in the back ground until General Wood lifted the veil. as it were. from the shadowy past This beautiful trait of General Wood in remembering the men on the frontier in his early military career has not only been eXemplified Tn this narticular instance. but in many oth- CTS as well in a very supstail'idi iiiai- ner that is not generally known. While he is a man Of iron VIII he ro3sesses those finer attributes or the heart that tenderly appeal to a cause that is just, and which no doubt VIII be favorably considered, Tn the case of his old time civilian friend.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-03

The following is the record of realty transfers in the office of the county recorder yester- day, as reported by the Arizona Abstract & Title Co, 134 West Washington street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-03-14
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loss of time from work II is an mex
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