Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-08-10

"all aboard" being given, the happ,
party was westward bound for tn
villages of Apple River and Scale
Mounds, at each of which places briei
stops were made. All passed off very
smoothly and without ripple of eX
citement up to within few minutes OF
leaving the latter town, when two OF
three of the excursicnists more ven
turesome than the rest, rushed into the
midst of their fellows having in their
possession a wild woman whom they
had captured in the tangled woods hard
by said town. Of course the first thing
for civilized party to do was to pro-
vide the captive with suitable wearing
apparel. Securing among the belong
iags OF the passengers, an extra suit
harem style, yes. that's it-and some
thing labeled latest style in milli-
merry, were found in h. C.. FEEDERS
grip and readily appropriated, and that
gentleman was duly complimented for
his thoughtfulness in being alert for
any emergency. This native of the
wilds of Scales Mounds proved a re-
markably spt student to the ways of
one grade of civilization. by actually
mesmerizing, through the Irritation
process, three estimable members of
the excursion party Frank Suthers,
j. w. Horn and William Hack. Their
names are given with consent, of
course, as they regard it as for the
best if only one poor soul is saved from
chagrin by the exposure. Fortunately
self-appointed Indignation committee
acted while the train was enroute from
Benton to Cuba City by forcing the
evil-designing captive off the rear
coach with advice to return to her ac-
customed ways and leave the innocent
alone.
The next stop, and one which fully re-
paid the excursions in the way of pleas
ure and satisfaction, was at Galena.
1t being the dinner period one hour and
half was allotted therefor. The den
liens Of this historic and picturesque
town, headed by the local commercial
club, were in waiting at the depot with
the warm hand of welcome and buoyant
spirit of entertainment. They joined
the excursionists in the parade. making
it one Of the best and most pleasing
seen there in years. Upon the break
| ing of ranks there was prevailing re-
quest of ''come with me and have
dinner, and persistency prevailed in
several instances. 1t was the good
fortune Of The Tribune representative
to ornament (?) and feast at the table
in the beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Wallace, away up on the hill, to
get there from the main street requir-
| ing the climbing of something like a
wo-hundred-step stairway. The effort
was we'll compensated by the magniii-
cent view from that point and the
hearty hospitality of these good people.
Mr.. Wallace is a native of Mineral
Point and lived here for years, and like
all mankind, has specially warm spot
for the place of his birth.
When the hands on the clock indica-
ted 1886 p. m. the coaches were found
switched onto the Northwestern track,
so off we went northward reaching
Benton in short order. Here fifty min
lutes were consumed in parading, the
rendering of music and social inter-
course. Going on to Cuba City there
the whole town was found eagerly
awaiting the arrival of the train. No
warmer reception could well be posi-
BILE, and the address of welcome by
S. NJ. Smalley, president of the village,
caused fuller realization that life was
worth living.
Where next? Why, Platteyille; and
the reception at this normal school town
proved to be a feature worth remem-
bering. All her people we're out par
ticipating in the extending Of real
royal welcome. Autos land they have
lot Of them and carriages were in
readiness for the pleasure and comfort
Of the visitors, who enjoyed the same
to the limit The parade was impressive
While the music by band, singing by
luartette and the words Of greeting by
Judge T. NJ. Cleary all tended to make
it an inspiring occasion. Hurrah for
Platteville
The Reweyites were as appreeiatiye
as any to have the excursion train come
their way, and although the tine for
there per schedule was brief, it was
well and pleasantly spent.
Livingston for supper, which was
served in the hotel lawn under the di
reetion Of Mrs. ". c. Livingston, anc
the same would have been credit t.
any renowned caterer. Clouds had beer
gathering for two or three hours anC
by the time the supper table was va
Gated down came the rain. The fall
was persistent and grew heavier as tbs
train advanced on to Cobb, where I,
was case of getting soaked if one 90