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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-29
DODGENILLE NEWS.

From the Chronicle.
The Interstate Lighting company
has secured from the town board a
permit to build its lines through the
town of Dodgeville.
The purchasing committee of the
Iowa County Board, consisting OF Hon.
Platt Whitman of Highland Reuben
Ellsworth of Mineral Point and Albert
f. Thomas of Cobb, were in Madison
last week attending a meeting of the
good road officers of the state and
while there purchased the necessary
machinery for the building of the new
system of highways in this county
Mrs. Susan Hughes of Ridgeway
died Sunday, Feb. Is, after prolonged
illness. Burial was in the Eastside
cemetery, city of Dodgeville. Tuesday.
From the sun.Republic
A double wedding in which a sister
and brother married brother and sis
ter, parties among the most prominent
in the town of Dodgeville, took place
Thursday afternoon of last week at the
home Of Mrs. II. NJ. Rowe, four miles
north Of Dodgeville, when the Misses
Jessie Rowe and Cora Blotz became
the brides of the Messrs. Elmer Blotz
and James Rowe
William Stott of this city and his
nephew, Frank Stott, of Soldiers Grove
have purchased the pop factory owned
and operated last summer by Perkins
e. Son and will be in the market for
all sorts Of soft drinks as well as for
ice cream.
Miss Myrtle Christianson, daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Christianson,
and Frank Cutler, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
Richard Cutler, were married at the
Congregational parsonage Wednesday
afternoon Of last week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-29

Married by John Sharpe, p NJ, min
lister, at Mineral Point Feb. %, Mr..
William Kuelling of Shulsburg and
Miss Caroline Mankey of Mineral
Point.
Died at Dodgeville on Monday, Feb.
%, Mr.. John T. Owens, aged 26 years.
Mr.. John r. Spensley, brother of
Mr.. James Spensley of this place and
for time a resident of Mineral Point,
died at his fathers residence near
Galena last Saturday, aged 81 years.
He leaves wife and one child.
The spotted fever has made its APP
pearance in Galena, and several deaths
have occurred from it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-29
Meeting of Librarians at GAINESVILLE.

The twenty first annual meeting Of
the Wisconsin Librarians Association
was held at GAINESVILLE, Feb 81, 30 and
90.
NJ B. Dudgeon, secretary, Miss l.. e.
Stearns, Miss Hazeltine and Miss Nc
Collough, all of the Free Library Com
mission were present; also many
librarians and trustees from the different
parts Of the state. Very able papers on
many live topics were presented by the
different speakers. A report of these
papers will be printed in the forth
coming issue of the Wisconsin Library
Bulletin.
The first session Of the meeting on
Wednesday evening was in the nature
of an entertainment and served as an
introduction to the regular work on
Thursday The program consisted OF
music and dramatic readings
One very prominent feature Of the
program was the story telling Of Mrs.
Gudrun Thorne- Thomson, Of Chicago,
who is recognized as naiiona
authority in the matter Of children
literature Mrs. Thorne Thomson
illustrated her methods by practical
story telling and by helpful criticism Of
present day children's literature.
For the arrangement and successful
carrying out Of the very helpful program
great credit is due Miss Della Ovitz
secretary Of the association.
For the ensuing year w. II. Hattor
Of New London was elected president
Miss Ovitz not wis ing to serve another
term Miss Julia Rupp Of Oshkosh was
chosen as secretary. The meeting D
I 1913 win be held az Wausau.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-29
THE IOWA COUNTY COURT
Proceedings Before Judge Aldro
jerks. Count Judge.

Reported by W. H. Thomas. Register In
Probate
Estate of Simon s. Tanvon, final
account and petition for allowance oe
same,
Estate of Elizabeth Jacka, final hear.
ing.
Estate Of Nels Hanson, final hearing.
Estate of Thomas f. James, hearing
petition for administration,
Estate of Michael Lynch. hearing
petition for probate of will
Estate of Philip Crossen. hearing
petition for administration
Estate of William Benoy. hearing
petition for noncupative will
Estate of Mary A. Thorsen. hearing
petition to amend final judgement.
Estate of Peter McBoyly, final ac
count and petition for allowance If
same.
Estate of Joseph Trenary hearing
petition for administration.
Estate Of Jonathan T Jones, hearing
petition for administration
Estate Of Elmer Martin, petition for
administration,
Estate Of George r. Brown, final
account and petition for allowance ot
same
Estate of Robert Young petition for
administration,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-29
fR0H ThE TRIBUNE FILES


Married at Highland on the 2Sth day
of February by Geo. C. Hough, Esq.
Mr.. Herrih Blabaum of Otter Greek
and Miss Sophie Sherman of Highland.
Since last Friday morning about one
foot of snow has fallen in this vicinity.
This is the first good sleighing we have
had this season.
Married at Willow Springs on the
10Th of February by Cary Matthews.
Esq, Mr.. Rolston Davis of Lafayette
county to Miss Margaret McLimans of
Grant county.
Died in this village on the End day
of March, John, son of Rev. John
Sharpe, aged about Is years.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-29
Auction Sale of Cows.

! have decided to stop milking and
will sell at the stock yards in Mineral
Point on Saturday, March 2, 1912, 30
choice COWS to freshen in time for
factory use. These cows raised on
my farm and know them to be good
Terms of sale, one years time on
bankable paper bearing 7 per cent.
Sale to commence at1 o'clock, p. m.
Nj. j. KEAIY.
F. E. Davisson, Auctioneer.
E. Y. Hutchinson, Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-29
Fat Steer Premium.

The following premiums are offered
for the exhibition of fat steers by the
South Western Wisconsin Fair Associa-
ton at the Fair TO be held at Mineral
Point August 20.23 1912
Yearling any breed fed by exhibitor
first $40, second $50, third $40,
2-year-old any breed fed by exhibitor
first $40, second $50, third $40.
3-year-old any breed fed by exhibitor
= first $40, second $50, third $50.
Sweepstakes Steer any age or breed
fed by exhibitor $50
1tf SECRETARY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-29
Local Overflow.

sa.-a~..crn-s.s-s.-.
Pay less and dress better. Buy
your clothing of G.. Varlin.
J. M. Ostrander transacted bust
ness at Darlington Tuesday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs Philip
Paynter Sunday, Feb. 25th, son.
F. C. Ludden spent several days of
this week on business in Milwaukee.
"A. E. Wikingsson spent the early
part of this week in Chicago on bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Connaughton
were Linden visitors here Sunday and
Monday.
Henrietta G.. Hanscom, teacher of
kindergarten music, piano and organ.
Phone 70.
Mrs. William McNeal fell down last
week, breaking two bones in one of
her wrists.
r. D. Hooking of Chicago spent a
few days of last week with Mineral
Point relatives.
Wanted, two apprentice girls at
once at the dressmaking department of
the White House.
Willard Housen and E. c. Spooner
were Mineral Point business callers at
Warren yesterday.
Mrs. VIM. Temby of Mifflin visited
with her mother, Mrs. VIM. Trevillian,
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs j. C. Schlater of Marion,
Iowa, is a guest at the home OF her
mother, Mrs. John Jeuck.
Misses Martha and Marie Wiegel
of Darlington visited relatives in this
city from Friday until Tuesday.
Richard Davis and little sister de-
parted this morning for an indefinite
stay with relatives at Stratton, Colo.
Ira Fitzsimons, who is studying to
be a dentist in Milwaukee, enjoyed a
few days visit with his parents this
week.
Miss Kate O'Dowd, milliner, left
yesterday for Milwaukee and Chicago
to buy new goods and engage her
trimmer.
james Knight, who has been spend
ing about six months at Reno, Nevada,
arrived home last week for an indef-
mite stay.
Instructions given on piano, violin
and band instruments. For particulars
and terms, inquire of J. W. Anderson,
phone ZIG. lift
Miss Emily Ross returned to KEN
per Hall, Kenosha, yesterday, after a
brief visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Ross.
Mrs. F. L. Cork and daughter
Maud, who have been spending the
winter in GAINESVILLE, have returned to
their home in this city.
" ~ Write to Fitzgibbons Bros, Mon
roe, Wis, for catalog Of first-class
Carriages, Buggies and Harness. Their
prices are right. No agent 9wl6
John Graham, Superintendent of
the Slack mine at Mifflin, spent Sunday
at his home in this city. Mr. Holt Of
GAINESVILLE, Vice-President of the mine,
was his guest.
Harold Cummings left yesterday
morning for Milwaukee where he will
undergo an operation in his nose. He
was accompanied by his aunt, Miss
Mayme Cummings.
Friends Of Will Fitzsimons sur
prised him with birthday party at his
home last Saturday The evening was
spent in games and proved a pleasant
one for all participating.
On Friday afternoon number Of
friends treated Mrs Frances Roger to
a birthday surprise party. A fine sup
per was served and the evening enjoy.
ably spent in playing games.
The spring and summer samples Of
the Royal Tailoring Co. for 1912 are
now on exhibition at our store. They
contain just the style and weave yol
want. It only remains for You to come
and make your selection. &C. VARLIN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-29
Tax Books Close March 8.

Notice is hereby given that | will
close the tax books on Saturday, March
8. All those not having paid their
taxes should govern themselves ac-
cordingly. d. c. JAcKA,
2w City Treasurer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-29

James Laverty's sale which was to
have been held on his farm, six miles
east of this city, on Tuesday, Feb. 27,
has been postponed to Wednesday,
March 6.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-29

| have some choice building lots for
sale and will sell to suit purchaser
Sw2 Mrs. f. l.. CoRK.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-29
Farm to Rent

Fine Stock and Dairy Farm close to
Mineral Point City, Inquire at this
office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-29
Church Property for Sale.

Church Property for Sale.
The Methodist Episcopal church hav-
ing decided to build new parsonage
on their lot adjoining the church.
They will sell their present parsonage
property.
For particulars see
j w. Hutchinson,
John knight,
j b. Reynolds,
2tf Committee.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-29
Sewing Wanted

Anyone wanting Sewing done
at reasonable prices, call on
Miss Bessie Dolan at residence
of Mrs. j. Bridges. High street.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21

whether or not their surroundings
are kept absolutely clean Pigeons
are very dainty birds. They detest
dirty food or water and they dislike
unclean surroundings. Their two
worst enemies are cold and rats.
Therefore, it will be seen that their
quarters should be well built so that
they will be warm and dry and yet
have plenty Of ventilation and light.
1t is not wise to keep pigeons in or
about barn because in such locality
they are almost sure to be assailed
by rats, One of the best ways to keep
the rats out of pigeon coop is to sink
one-inch wire netting into the ground
along the coop foundation, lacking it
well up on the sides. This will keep
the rats from burrowing under the
stills or from making holes in the sides
above ground.
Pigeons eat variety Of grains, such
as Canadian peas, cracked corn, and
wheat. German millet and hempseed
They also need finely broken shell, and
ground rock salt and charcoal.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21
FINE WAY OF PAYING DEBTS
Editor, Persuaded by Tailor TO Order
Suit of Clothes, adopts Novel
Method OF Payment.

When a newspaper man of New Or
leans was preparing to leave that city
In order to take position in New
York, tailor named Eisenstein over
Whelmed him with offers of new suits
of clothes at unusually low prices The
writer finally took the clothes, put
them on, and set out for New York.
carefully neglecting to pay Mr. Eisen-
stein any money at al
few months later he received this
communication from the tailor;
Dear Sir: On looking over my
books | find that you are indebted to
me In the sum of fifty dollars. Kindly
remit same at your earliest convent
ence. Very truly yours,
SAMUEL EISENSTElN."
Hurting himself upon his trusty
typewriter, the newspaper man wrote
the following gem.
Dear Mr.. Eisenstein: Inclosed find
my check for one hundred dollars If
you can get it cashed, kindly remit
the other fifty dollars. Popular Mag
azine.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21
One That He Foraot.

Two black-faced MINISTRIES were Civ
ing an entertainment on the sands OF
certain seaside holiday resort re
Gently While one of them was telling
funny stories about the humors OF
boarding house landladies, the other
went among the crowd making a col
lection. He at length went Up to q
5tern-looking woman, who promptly
snatched the tambourine from his
hand and poured the contents into her
lap. AS she returned the empty tam.
BOURNE to the astonished minstrel she
exclaimed:
Tell your friend who knows SO
much about landladies that I'm the
one he forgot to pay the last time he
was here!"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21
TRAPPER MUST BE SKILLED
Farmer Boy, T. &c Successful, Must
Acquire Knowledge of Habits
of Different Animals.

Wild animals depend largely on
traps. Consequently, any effort in
trapping must first of all eliminate
odors. Therefore to be most sue
cessfui in capturing fur animals 70
quires kno Wedge of the habits OF
each. The setting of traps requires
skill, not only in placing them in the
right spot, but in covering up odors
and the evidence of the presence of
human beings The time of the year
and the character of the weather have
much to do in finding prizes on max
ing the rounds in the morning. AMI
mails are governed largely by weather
conditions and when a severe snow
storm or cold snap approaches, re-
main close in their dens or holes. At
such times the trapper will not have
much luck. Dry, cold, frosty nights
in winter are also not fruitful Of
good results. But when the nights
are dark, rainy and cloudy the
chances for good catches are very
favorable.
Most game is usually found III
wild, rough. billy or swampy coun-
tries. Foxes and wolves are some
times seen on the open prairie In
looking for signs of game observe
carefully the rocks and brush along
creeks, ponds and lakes. The paths
of beaver muskrat, coon and mink
are evidences that fur-bearing game
travels in that vicinity. These are
sure signs and are splendid places to
trap. For mink, which is one of the
most valuable fur animals, the trap
should be set near the den. Trap
ping for mink may begin in Novem-
Der and continue until April. between
which dates the fur is prime.
If plain trail leads into and along
the edge of the water. the trap may
be set in the water at the extreme
edge. so that it will not be conspicu-
GUS. The chain should be fastened
with stake deep under the water
In open drifts and hollow logs the
trap is set at the entrance and Gov
cred with leaves and the bait places
in the hole a few inches from the en-
trance. Traps should be handled
with gloves
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21
THE
CHILDREN
Hp- -s8SEr Ca g -
l@-S58s SlEh-l1
RAISE PIGEONS FOR PROFIT
Most Faneiers Take to Fantals or
Pouters, but Homers Should Be
Selected for Money.

The boy or girl who lives where it
Is possible to keep live stock will de-
rive a great deal of pleasure, as well
as considerable profit, from raising
pigeons. If they are properly cared
for pigeons give their owners little
trouble and they more than repay for
the time spent upon them. The sale
OF SQUADS, which are the young birds,
nets a goodly profit after the owner
has once started his pigeon loft.
Nearly all pigeon fanciers like to
own some fancy birds, such as fantails,
pouters, or tumblers, but when it
comes to making money from the
birds, the homers should be chosen.
The full grown homers. properly mat
ed, should be bought only from a re-
liable dealer. They may be little
expensive but they pay in the end A
pair OF first class homers will cost
about two dollars. Every pair of good
birds, well cared for, produce about
dozen squads year, In the whole
sale market the homer squads sell
for about 81 a dozen. Private Gus
toners are willing to pay 40 and even
90 cents pair for them.
The old birds feed their young un
til they are about four weeks old,
when they are ready to be marketed
If the boy or girl who owns the pig
cons has attended to the needs of the
old birds in the morning, he or she
may go off to school feeling sure that
the young birds will be fed and cared
for by their parents. Food may be
left before the birds all the time, for
pigeons never eat too much
OF course. everything depends upon
the kind of house the pigeons live in.
the sort of food they receive, and
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21

A well-known newspaper man was
talking about the difficulties of re-
porters life.
"A kind of intuition, a kind of mind
reading" he said, lis essential to sue.
cessful reporting.
Two business men were talking at
club.
Did you tell that reporter not to
announce that you were candidate
Tor the shrievalty?' said the first.
THE other looked up from his Jour.
nal gloomily,
"'Yes, he answered, and the durn
fool never put it in his paper!'"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21
AS Gentlemen Go,

The women's waiting room of a Ger
tain Cleveland hotel is presided over
by one of the mildest-mannered, self
effaoing little ladies in existence. She
seldom speaks, and never finds fault
1t is related of her that a young man
came into the room one time to keer
an appointment with woman who
had not yet appeared, He held ciga,
in his hand.
May one smoke here" he asked
politely
I'm sorry" smiled the attendant
but it's against the rules
Where did all those cigar stubs
come FROM"
"They were left by gentlemen who
didn't ask"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21
MRS. HIGHBR0W LAUDS DRAMt
More Real Enjoyment at Play Thar
Time She Saw David Harum in
"The Music Teacher"

Yes. yes, indeed, Bunny Pulls th5
Strings is certainly nice little play
remarked Mrs. Wood B. Highbrow, pat
fenlzlngly "Of course, person OF
hlgh Intellectual pabulam would pre-
fer play of isben's or shakespeare
or that other celebrated dramatist--
iets see, what is his name? It's the
french for rooster Oh, yes. Cyrano
Rostand-but for an evenings di.
erosion, Bunny proved very enervat.
ing, especially for a person of sedi.
mentary habits, like Wood
when the dear man proposed 20.
ing, was reluctant, fearing my amour
propre-wh is SO delicate in me
might be shocked, but, much to my re
llef, Bunny never even mentioned cor
set, much less pulled it tighter in plain
view.
Wasn't Molly Mcintosh cute in
hoopskirts? However, I'm glad bouffe
draperies are blase 1t took me some
time to get used to tight skirts, but
now that | have reduced my environ.
ment by daily messages, feel perfect.
ly naive in them.
NO ! didn't find 1t hard to under.
stand the dialect. You see, am per
iectly familiar with the Beverly novels
and Walters Scottish Chiefs and
The Sticky Minister, which ali
abound in Scotch phrenology.
Yes. yes, indeed Wood and ]
haven't laughed and cried so much at
a play since we saw David Harum II
The Music Teacher. kansas City
Star.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21
Greetings.

1t Is common in Arabia to put cheek
to cheek.
The Hindo falls in the dust before
his superior.
The Chinaman 6ismounts when a
great man goes by
A Japanese removes his sandals.
crosses his hands, and cries out
Spare mel"
The Burmese pretend to smell OF a
persons face. pronounce it sweet, and
then ask for a smell"
The Australian natives practice the
singular custom when meeting OF
sticking out their tongues at each
other.
A striking salutation OF the South
Sea Islanders is to fling a jar of water
over the head of a friend
The Arabs hug and kiss each other
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21
Merely an Inference,

Have you asked my daughter to be
your wife,"
mo. sir
Then why do you come to me &c
ask for her? How do you know she
would accept you If gave my con.
sent?"
Well, have an idea that It will be
all right She asked me about my
salary last night"
"Yes?"
And when | told her how much
was getting per week I noticed that
she neither looked at the clock nor
said anything about being all tired out
because she had been on duty all day
tagging for the benefit of the Chill
drens hospital"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21
Harm
and Good
Done by
English
Sparrow
By X. 6. WEATHERSTONE
Minneapolis, MINI.

alleged service destroying insect Farmers
settled the question their satisfaction
paid for the destruction of these birds
OF the states having made appropriations for this fund
j. H. Quincy in 1.-The House Sparrow, 1885 concusvey sho
from number of decton that the sparrows food
70 cent consists of grain and only insects
Dr. Coues, in he English Sparrow America 1885 saws tn
the birds introduced keep down life proved fau
and are generally regarded distinct CURSE
And be from observation sparrow is destru
public and private buildings where allowed raise
They also quarreome end noisy prevent song birds fro
inhabitng orchards dwelling houses they will
themselves nhab extensive mbed great dsta
removed from human habtation
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21
Muff,ed Knocks.

Tommy you mustn't interrupt
Mrs, Xavier She has only a few
minutes to stay. and she wants to do
the talking"
Sometimes ! feel, Gerald, TINT II 7
didn't see you oftener than once ~
six months I'd think ever SO much
more of you"
"NCn have such good little bows
Mrs Fagus that | often wonder why
you don't dress them decentlv"
You're well fixed financially, old
chan, and YOU really ought to try 10
move in good society"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21

Split intinitives jar on the sensibil.
tiles of the meticulous, but split pos
sessives are funny Sometimes.
You cure them by coming back with
one that's slightly worse Frinstance:
did you see the lady that got off
the cars red parasol?'
Yes, but look at that man down
there on the other side of the streets
funny fuzzy hat"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21

The writer does not believe that it is
alone in the tenement districts that the doc
trinc of fresh air should be preached.
Every morning when | take my train
from fashionable Woodlawn | notice how
the otherwise intelligent populace of that
aristocratic suburb rush for the little germ
infested coops built by the railroad as wait
ing rooms.
They will crowd into these little houses
where there isn't particle of air until they
can't crowd another one in, and breathe and
re-breathe each others exhalationsS until
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21
A Nasty Accident.

Bennie, ag d A. met Henry. aged 5,
and the following conversation en-
sued
"Whatsamatter your head?"
Bumped it on ceiling"
"On a stepladder?"
mo, was playin 18th my papa ona
door an was sitting on his tummy."
An men what?'
Papa sneezed Public Opinion.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21
Cure Worked.

How many of these sheep got ont
of here" asked the angry farmer
81 don't know" replied me now
hired man, rubbing his eyes. After
| had watched five or six of en-
Jump over the fence I seemed to
lose the count for that always puts
me to p,"-Lippincott's.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-12-21
A Timely Threat.

Mamma-Dear, dear! Have come
home to a naughty little girl?
Nurse-Really. madam. don't
know what to do with Miss Mabel.
She's been very troublesome all the
afternoon. and now she says If she
can't have cake before her bread and
butter she'll 60 on q hunger strike!-
Punch.