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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-26
Better Butter Results From Scoring
Exhibitions

ENniDittOnS.
State Fair exhibits Of September but
ter made fine showing for the men
who have sent exhibits to the monthly
scoring exhibitions of the Dairy Depart
ment of the College of Agriculture of
the University of Wisconsin. Fourteen
of the sixteen exhibits scoring 95 and
higher, were made by men who have
taken advantage Of the criticisms and
suggestions made for those who exhibit
at the college; in fact these men made
the best seven tubs. scoring $3.50 to
SO 80.
This State Fair butter was of no
higher grade than is usually made by
these men. OF the thirty nine who
have sent butter to Madison every
month since May. nearly half had
made butter ON which the variation in
score on the five monthly entries was
less than two points One made the
following scores: May SO. June 95,
July 95.5, August "a 33, September
gG 80.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-26
For Tho Invalid.

A sizeable shoe bag with several
pockets is Just the thing for the sick
room. but not in its original capacity.
Pin It firmly to the side Of the bed.
within reach: then II 10 convenient
for the invalid to slip into its various
pockets books. papers. handker-
chiefs. or any of the other things
which she uses. and which are not
when on the bed give an appearance
Of disorder
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-26
University viii Aid Scientific
investigators.

To promote investigation Of the
causes and the prevention Of diseases Of
man and animals, the laboratories Of
the University Of Wisconsin medical
school have been thrown open to those
engaged in such inv estigations. and so
far as possible aid will be given in the
carrying out Of work Of :his character
either at the university or elsewhere in
The state
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-26
A Wonderfully Productive State 900 900 Worth of
Butter and Cheese i'll Single Year.
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
FOR HOME-SEEKERS
Ten Millions OF Acres of Unmpoved Land in Central and
Northern Wisconsn.-.A Visit to Taylor County.
BY GEORGE CRAWFORD.

This All advertisement OF nortlceutra Wisconsin in
general and of the lands OF Taylor county in particular
In company with Louis GRADER, A, I, Richards, George
Schaaf and Peter Polzk the writer recently made trip to
Taylor county for the purpose of viewing the lands i'll and
around Medord the county city of nearly 1000
inhabitants. Be it understood that the four here
given of bred the SOIL who have made farm
daylns and cattle raising They have grown
up with southwestern Wisconsin, the great blue grass region
of the state and they know land and how Judge of its
poductveness After viewing the lands i'll Taylor county
they unhesatng that they far exceed their expecta
TONS and that productveuess the farms there rank with
glpriced farm lands i'll the thckly populated por
tons of the state.
The Taylor county fair the time of visit to
Medfod The display farm products with the single excep
ton of corn remarkably good The show of vegetables
was simply immense The soil of Taylor county is rich
clay oan with gently rolling surface we'll drained by spring
BROOKS small streams and rivers The products speak for
themselves and prove the soil to be very rich The Taylor
county exhibit has carried of first premium the Wiscon
sin state fair and this year secured fourth place.
Conditions III Taylor county favorable for dairy
farming and sock-,aisng 1t is grass country The
ual grasses grow everywhere i'll abundance The visitor
these grasses every clearing along highways rail-
ways wherever the removal of timber allows the sunshine
reach the soil The visitor from what favorable Sec
ton surprised by the remarkable growth of grass
Many farmers cut two crops of hay season. getting three
and sometimes four tons to the George McKerrow,
who then president of the Wisconsin Board of Agrcu
tue, said few ago: 1t candid opinion that i'll
the future Taylor county will become of the leading
dairy and stock growing counties of the state A visit
Taylor county will convince any that Mr. McKerrows
predictions coming The development has only just
begun Unrivaed opportunities are here for of mod
who desire homes The class of houses
barns and other oubudings that being built year by
year throughout Taylor county shows that the people there
prosperous.
Large tracts of unimproved lands in Taylor county
owned outright by the Loeb Hammel Realty company of
Chicago and Medford for whom Crawford Brothers, Mineral
Point Wis., district managers. Prices range from $40 to
$25 per acre, easy terms of payment 1t will surely pay
home seekers investigate the claims made for Taylor county
lands Literature concerning these lands be obtained
by applying the Democrat office calling Phone No. a.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-26
Rent Paid In Rosea.

A bouquet OF red roses was handed
to the warden OF ST Olave's gram
mar school, Tooley street, London.
England. at the prize distribution, the
other day. as the rent OF a piece Of
land leased to trustees In 1856 for tho
benefit OF the poor OF the parish. Tho
lease was for - term OF 500 years
~ the yearly rent Of . red rose pay.
able at midsummer II lawfully de-
DApdsd."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-26
Lightning Kills Three Head Of
Fine Cattle

The Chronicle. Sept. 30: During the
fierce storm that visited Dodgeville and
vicinity Wednesday afternoon, three
head of cattle owned by Rowe Bros
were killed by lightning. Many other
small losses are reported.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-26
BuyLReal ESTATE
IN A SOLID AND PROSPEROUS
Following are some goodoI opportunities offered by the
Mineral Point Real Estate Agency
n
Point Real Estate Agency
AT THE DEMOCRAT OFFICE

The j. j. Heathcock residence in the
Second Ward. 5 room house with bath room
and closets, and all modern improvements,
1t is conveniently located and Is in EVERYDAY =
desirable home. There is good barn ON the
place.
Lot No. 4, in Oates subdivision, Har-
rison's survey of the city of Mineral Point.
Lot now owned by Mrs. Matt Kieffer,
Lot situated on the corner of Vine
and South street, near the fourth ward school
building This property Is centrally located
and win be sold at bargain.
The Ralph Fitzsimmons property on
Hoard street. The house contains three rooms
and property is all in good repair, Price sac.
House and lot in the third ward.
The house is comparatively new, and contains
four large rooms. Good basement and good
cistern. Will be sold very cheap,
House and five lots, in south part of
the city House contains four rooms. There is
a good spring on the place; good harm and
chicken house, Property will he sold ut u
reasonable price, and on reasonable terms.
Lot No. in the Oates Subdivision on
the west part of Dodge street.
city and farm property. 1t will pay in
CRAWFORD BROS,
Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-26

The Charles Burghart residence, in
South part of Mineral Point city. This pro-
perty will be sold at very reasonable price.
It consists of house and two lots; house contains
eight rooms, closets and pantry; good cellar
and cistern; barn on the place.
A good residence on Ridge street
house has eight rooms; good cellar and good
cistern; house is electric lighted and has hot
water and hot air furnace.
A large and very nice new residence
in the first ward. New building with modern
improvements suitably arranged for two fami.
lies. viii sell at a low price for good place
The undivided one half interest in
the stone warehouse east of the rsilway tracks
at the depot.
The home of the late John Penhal
Logon situated in the second ward south part OF
Mineral Point city; house contains seven rooms
closets, pantry; has good cellar; good we'll al
the house: wood house and barn; about halt
acre of land, with fruit trees, etc. Will he sold
at a reasonable price
Two new houses, situated on Mineral
street, in First ward. Each house has tiverooms
pantry and two closets, and cellar. Will he sold
cheap.
We have some very good offerings in
tending purchasers to investigate.
Telephone "A.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-26
Difficult inaaon.

Motormaniac-"Wh do you think
is the most difficult thing for \ begin.
ner to learn about an automobile?
Frankenstein-"Tok keep from talking
about 1t all the time."-Toledo
Blade.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-26
Public Notice.

All hunting and trespassine on my
farm. known az the Charles Dunn farm,
is strictly forbidden. FRANK DUNN.
Sept. IL, 1919.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-26
Please Settle .

Parties owing for the services Of the
Uren Harker horse in 1911 will please
cali and settle with w. N. Uren on the
farm or with Joseph Harker in Mineral
Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-26
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, 1912-09-26
SALES WISCONSIN--LAND OF
CHARLES cOLLARD.

Having sold my farm, situated one
and quarter miles east of Edmund
| will sell all my personal property At
auction, on
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-09-26
From New York World.

From World
England
and n his rccent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-26
WOULD COMPEL CONGRESSMEN TO
 PAY SECRETARIES

Washington, Sept. 26-ShaH Con gressnen be permitted to take from the public treasury s1,5oO each year ostersibly for the payment Of tHelr- private secretaries, pay these as5ist- ants sums ranging from S4z0 a year up to $1,00O and pocket the dtner-- ence?
 Representative Bartlett Of Geonzsa ix the last session Of Cougrsas led a fight to abolish this practice, but i1in proposed change in the law was en1aEs- culated and COnSrsSsnen stilI have ft in their power to pay their secretsr- fes only part of the money that ls in tended to be paid to them The f-rnl. is te be renewed at the coming ses8ior and it is predicted that these enpIoyas will be enabled to get their full salsr- ies.
 In the last Congress there were 5ss Congressman, but only 15O sscretartas- gressmen to certify to the clerk of tfs House the names of their secretarzea5- but the law wso SO worded that eacr- Congressman still receives the EZs cheek each month representfnG the ss ary of his aid and ft is within Efa power to withhold any part of it thai he chooses. A roll Of clerks uaEues is now being completed and all bFrt llf ComgreSsTnen have certified names OK persons supposed to be employed -ss their secretaries
 Advocates of reform are urging -ha- each check be made out to the secr=- tary actually supposed to receive ft- H1 that he would receive the full amour
 Some of the secretaries are now TO- ceiving. according to their private ad- missions as low S35 a month
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-26
Bristol
CLAIMS HE WAS STRUCK.
Soldier Leaves Hospital To Make
 Complaint Against Corporal

New Haven, Sept 26-Private Oliver. Beauregard of zGen1pany l. 2d der treatment at St. RaphaeFs hos pita1 for a broken jaw received last Thursday in the New Haven Week parade. left the institution for his home yesterday afternoon It was at first supposed that the man had ssus- tained his injury through a fall in
 the parade, but Beauregard now charges that while walking in tn e parade with his company. he was knocked unconscious in Chapel street, pany. Beauregard has made allega- tions to that effect to Captain George E. Proudnan1 of Company I, and an investigation will be started intos the affair today. s-zs sss, E
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-26
office

For forty-siX years have been conducting business af Sne same old location, corner of Main and John sStreets. Bridgeport, Conn.,. and our Private Bank has been estabAs1ied I4here continuously. We lave received and paid out on demand without mo-
 ficc millions of dollars of money de- posted with us and wev continue 10 Receive money subject to depositors s three r5er cent. DC: ;.nIluEl. credited
 10 each account 11lOslfhiy- Ne solicit
 1iIe accounts of indivi1uais. business
 men. firms and corporations, and all .szBio want a bank account where they can deposit money. checks or drafts. and leave it for one day one week one mont1l or one year, and draw interest ' p nit for any time it is left with us. : He give to the business oUF careful
 personal attention as the oldest fiFan
 Of private bankers in this state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-26
PHONES START IN NEW HAVEN
 IN YEAR 1877

In 1877 Professor David Graham Bell delivered a. lecture on the telephone at the New Haven Opera House. Among the intensely interested mem Coy. at that time associated with the Atlantic: & Pacific Telegraph Company in New Haven. MT. Coy. was deeply impressed with the invention and concerning the commercial possibilities of this telephone He also obtained a promise of -thetagency of the instru- rnent when it was placed on the mar ket
 Delving into the commercial adapta- tion of the telephone, MT. Coy found the problem of financing his project small though the sum of cash needed was no simple one In the fall of the year. however, he succeeded in inter esting Herrick P. Frost of New Ha- ven, who advanced $500, with which to begin operations, @and these Two men, together with Walter Lewis, also Of New Haven, formed the New Ha- ven District Telephone Company, W!lh a. capital of $5,o00 the legal work in cident to the Incorporation being done by a young lawyer, Morris F. Iyter, who later became president of the Connecticut, system: It is interesting to note that. MT Tyler took 9k stock in rendered. An office was opened at No: 7S2- Chapel street.
 The switchboard constructed by MT. else. a board with a shelf at the bot tom An annunciator was placed in the upper right hand corner. On the upper half of the board were metal disks grouped about q central disk. from which extended a metal arm. These disks were arranged in a cir cla eight disks forming the circum- ference, connection being made by in connection with one of the disks to which wire was connected
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-26
ANDERSON AGENCY
 60 CANNON STREET
NEW HAVEN ROAD SUES
Demands Refund of Corporation Tax
 es Paid on Leased Lines.

Hartford, Sept 26.-Four writs containing summons and complaints were served yesterday upon Robert O. Eaton, collector of internal revenue by United States Marshal S. E. flaw ley in suits brought by the different leased lines of the New | ork, New Haven & Hartford Railroad company and that company against Eaton for a refund of corporation taxes and costs, which the plaintiffs claim was illegally assessed upon the net in come of corporations which were not carrying on business within the meaning of the act of congress of August 5. 1909, in that all it's proper ty was leased to the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad com pany, which had paid a corporation tax on the income of it's leased lines, which had already been paid by such lines under protest. as double taxa tion.
 The amounts asked to- be refund : ed with costs are as follows
 Providence, Warren Bristol ticuts Railway & Lighting Co., s5.s73.- 91; Providence < Worcester Rail- road Co.,, $3.459.67: Hartford & Con necticut Western Railroad Co. and the Central New England Railway Co.,, $543.66.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-26

threw TO light on the murder of Joila Fedore. found stabbed ;o desth h-rs Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-26
POLITICAL NOTICES
CALL FOR DEMOCRATIC CON .GRESSIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE FOURTH CONGRESS s
 SIGNAL DISTRICT

A Democratic Congressional Con- Vention for the Fourth Congressi onal district will be held at Bridgeport, on fhe 27th day of September. 1912, Ut 11:00 o'clock in the forenoon at Arion Hall. Lincoln Bldg. No. 62 Caa- non SJ-, for tue purpose of nominat- flag the Democratic candidate for Congress from this district, and for the transa ction of any other business that may legally come before said 
 NGRESSIONAL COM
 MlT"TEEI
 By M. \. Kenny Chairman
 William yJ. Beecher, Secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-26

oUHTY.s SCHOOL OF DANCING Colonial Ball Room. 271 Fairfield Av.
 Twelfth season opens First Week in October. Private Class for Beginners Friday Evening Oct. f. High School Class, Friday Afternoon. Oct. i. Ad- Vanced Class for Young Ladies Sat- urday Morning, Oct. ,. CbiIdreIlss Classes, Saturday Afternoon. Oct. 5. Apply at Colonial Ball Room for terms and information I25 i*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-26
POINTS OF INTEREST

EscaIIops and Oysters Are in Season
 w D. Cook G Son have just recsiv- ed a fine lot harbor blues, large blue fish, weakfish yellowfin, sea trout Long Island .eels, fresh salmon. z1rord- fish, striped bass, sheepshead. chicken habiblt, fresh codfisb, fresh haddocs- pollock. long clans, round clans. blu7 point oysters, live <iOtsters. sofr sle. crabs, and all other kinds of fresh fish which they will sell at the SoH-z5E prices in the city Pure cod liver oil.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-26
AGED WOMAN FALLS.

New Britain, Sept. 26.-Mrs. F. E. Hinman> of Meriden, the. aged sister of Deacon D. N. Camp, of New Britain, who celebrated her ninetiethf birth day the thirteenth of this month. is in a most critical condition. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. W. Miner here, following an accident late yesterday in which she fractured her right hip and right shoulder in a fall down stairs.
 Sturgeon was once asked if the man who learned to play. a. cornet on Sun day would go to heaven
 Tbe great preachers reply was char acteriStic. Said he:
 T don't see why he should not, butt after a pause-'tI' doubt whether the man next door wiL''--Tii-Bits
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-26
PROMINENT PYTHIkN :
 HORACE so.s.GAsE DEAD

Hartford, Sept. 26.-Horace o. Case, grand keeper. of records and seal of. the the knIghts or Pyt1laS, dled last sXen, the order in 86 g.. The funeral will be held on Sa turday afternoon fire m street s@t ,- '=-s r
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-26
THOUSANDS KILLED
 IN JAPANESE TYPH00N

London. Sept 2G-That the number of killed in the Japanese typhoon last Saturday. will run into the thou sands, was indicated by despatches. today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-26

to move q body: it takes a. high-soul- ed man To move the. masses even to g cleaner
 sky;
 It takes the ideal to blow an inch in
 side : The dust of the actual
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-26
James Staples & Co.
 Bankers and Brokers is2 State Street Bridgeport. Conn.

FIRE INSURANCE SURETY BONDS. J,EAI. ESTATE Bought and Sold on Commission
 Loans Made on Approved
 City Real Estate
 SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS-We re. cefve deposits subject to check and al- low interest on balances of $500 and over. We will act Trustees and Administrators of Estates. P. l.. HOLZER FIT STAPLES
The Ely miner., 1912-03-29
ORDINANCE NO. 44|
An Ordinance Changeing
and Re-Nameing Certain
Avenues in the City of Ely:

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELY, DO ORDAIN:
Section, ~ That the names of all
the avenues in the original plat of
Ely, Minnesota, and Whitesides ad-
dition to said plat of Ely. hereinafter
mentioned as such names are now
designated and appear on the plats
thereof, on file and of record In the
office of the Register of Deeds In and
for the County of St. Louis, Mime
sofa, be and the same hereby are on
the taking of effect of this ordinance,
changed and renamed as follows:
(a) That First Avenue in said
original plat Of Ely, is renamed and
shall be called Central Avenue.
(b) That Second Avenue In said
plat Is renamed and shall be called
First Avenue East.
(c) That Third Avenue ia said plat
is renamed and shall be called Second
Avenue East.
(d) That Fourth Avenue being the
Avenue dividing the original plat and
Whitesides addition to Ely, is re-
named and shall be called Third
Avenue East.
(el That Fifth Avenue In Whitesides
addition to Ely, Is renamed and shall
be called Fourth Avenue East.
(D That Sixth Avenue In said ad-
dition is renamed and shall be called
Fifth Avenue East.
(g) That Seventh Avenue in said
addition, is renamed and shall be
called Sixth Avenue East.
Sect. ~ That First Avenue and
Second Avenue in Semers addition to
Ely, Minnesota, be renamed and here
after called First Avenue West and
Second Avenue West respectively.
Sect. (3) That none of the provisions
of this ordinance shall be construed
to in any manner change or affect the
present boundaries of any Of the wards
Of the City.
Sect. (4) That this ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and
after its approval. publication and
recording.
Approved and passed March 10th
1912.
OLOF KNUTSON
President City Council.
Attest I. VISITED, JR.,
City Clerk.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. August Fenske
and children returned last evening
from Duluth where they had been
to attend the funeral of Mr..
Fenske's mother. Mrs. Fenske,
Sr. was we'll known here and much
regret was felt over her demise
which occurred while she was on
her way to visit a daughter at Des
Moines, Iowa, of heart failure.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-29

Capt. and Mrs. VIM. Graham of
the Salvation Army with head
quarters at Virginia were in the
city several evenings this week and
conducted street services. Capt.
Graham is a fine talker and the
zeal displayed by himself and wife
is bound to bear fruit. He in
formed us that he would make
frequent visits to this city.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-29
Leap Year Party

Invitations have been issued for
Leap Year Dancing Party given
by the Ladies' Club. The Turf
Hall will be the scene of the fes-
tivities and April 9th the date.
Lacrosse of Duluth will furnish
the music and lunch will be served
All the damsels, maids and mat
rons receiving an invite should not
fail to supply themselves with a
gentlemen, $500 in cash and a
determination to be present and
enjoy the evening. 1t is also up
to the gentlemen, youths, bachelors
and benedicts to be on their good
behavior.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. R. Walker, Mr..
and Mrs. E. E. Chapel and J. A.
Fitzwater went to Virginia We'd
nesday to attend conference
meeting between the forestry
officials and the lumber concerns as
to the most feasible plans for the
burning of brush and otherwise
conserving the forests. The meet
ing was attended by all fhe head
officers of the state.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-29

The Bridge Whist Club con-
cluded a very successful season OF
twenty-four evenings play last
Monday and disbanded for the
summer. The winners of the last
series were Mrs. I. Visited and P.
Schaefer. Mr.. and Mrs. Visited
won the distinction of having made
the highest number of points
during the entire season of twenty
four games. The final meeting
took place at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. Schaefer.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-29
Easter Cantata

The Epworth League have their
program complete for the cantata
to be given at the Opera House on
the evening of April 8. The an
nouncement and program appears
in another place in this paper.
An entertainment of more than
ordinary ability is promised. Get
your tickets and be there.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior.
United States land of1ice at Duluth. Minn..
March, 18th 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas
Louder. of Winton. Minn. who on Oct. II.
1906. made Homestead Entry, No 22444. serial
No. O5T07. for Lot II. sen sen Sec. ! and
4th p. M, has fled notice of intention to
make Final Five year Proof. to establish
claim to the land above described. before
At Duluth. Minn., on the Eighth day of
May. 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses: Leonard
Young. Frank Savy, Joseph Weed, Andrew
Ellefson all Of Winton. Mimi.
Charles r. Hartman
329 5-3 Register.
a. L. SHEPHERD, Atty.
The Ely miner., 1912-03-29
Wanted

I desire to place my new piano
with private family who will
take good care of it. To a re-
sponsible party. I will be willing
to give full term of music lessons
free as / am anxious to organize
class in music. Address x care
Ely Miner.