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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-22
ANOTHER GREAT MASONIC EVENT
Never Excelled If Ever Equalled in the
History of Mineral Point Lodge. No. l.

Mineral Point has long since enjoyed
an enviabe reputation as host and
entertainer by the numerous brilliant
social functions that have occurred
here in the past, Each season efforts
are put forth to Guido and eclipse all
former events With all due credit
and praise, and words of appreciation
for what has occurred in the past,
those present at the Valentine party.
given by the Masonic Fraternity at
their Temple on Wednesday evening
Feb IA, 1912 were Of the opinion that
this party was the grandest social event
that ever took place in our city
The differents committees in charge
had been busy for some time making
the necessary arrangements and the
results of their labors were more than
realized. The banquet room was most
beautifully decorated the color scheme
being red, appropriate to the day.
Suspended from the walls, ceiling and
music platform were hundreds Of hearts
and cupids artisticly arranged, hundreds
| of red carnations We're in evidence on
the tables and dozens Of red and green
incandescent electric lights festooned
around the room produced a beautiful
scene. The guests We're delightfully."-
entertained during the banquet TO
strains Of music from Aldersons t2-
| piece orchestra, which also furnished
music for the dance The banquet was
| in charge Of Caterer Frank Suthers who
has gained more than a local reputa-
| ton for the delicious menus he has
furnished in the past The banquet on
this occasion was worthy of special
mention as being a little in advance Of
any Of his previous efforts Over $50
were served at the banquet in highly
satisfactory manner by the younger
members Of the fraternity, wearing
their white aprons with large heart
and cupid decoration Each wearing 4
carnation.
Repairing TO the lodge room after the
banquet, the audience were delightfully."-
entertained by the Commonwealth Male
Quartette Of Boston Their program
was suited to All ages and tastes TIL,
large company present showed theil
appreciation BY insistent and repeated
: recalls, 70 which the singers kindly re
/ sponded Enc res ana double and ever
triple recall were frequent and wen
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-22
THE FARM LAWYER.

A Sunday contract may be val
idated by a subsequent promise
) to carry it out or by acts Of per
Torrance.
; The term date as used in a
statute requiring an instrument
} to be dated. means the day,
month and year, and giving the
year alone is not sufficient.
In order that the taking of a
} note shall operate as payment
3 of a prior Indebtedness there
must be an express agreement
to that effect.
One owning land bordering on
stream navigable or not navi-
gable owns the bed Of the stream
to the center of its thread and
may use It as he pleases, provid-
ed he does not interfere with the
easement of the public to use the
surface.
A seller must give the buyer
an opportunity to inspect the
goods, and the buyer will not be
held to have accepted them and
waived defects by merely un-
loading or by doing anything else
necessary TO inspection
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-22
Passing of Another Pioneer.

Mr. Zachariah Oates was born near
the city of Truro, Cornwall England
Sept. 10, 1890. and finished his long
pilgrimage at his home in the suburbs
Of this city Feb, l6. 1912 being 81
years, A months and q days of age.
When IS years old he came to United
States and after a short stay in New
York City came directly to Mineral
Point and for 81 years has been resi-
dent Of this city.
lie was united in marriage to Miss
Ann Wallis on Feb. 8, 1854. This hap
py union was dissolved by death on the
2lst of July, 1906. To them were born
seven children, five of whom survive
! joan, Asenath and Elizabeth Of Mineral
Point Mrs. Chegwin Of Fond du Lac
and William who resides in Portland,
Oregon.
Mr.. Oates passing takes from the
community one more of that rapidly
decreasing class who were the pioneers.
When youth Mr. Oates was r'em-
Der Of an Episcopalean choir, being
gifted with voice Of great range and
beauty, Throughout his life this talent
steadily improved and enabled him to
be exceptionally useful in services of
song in the House of God
He was converted in the little church
that stood near the lower ward schoo
building, known at that time as ''Hol-
lows Church, during revival meetings
held GO years ago by the Primitive
Methodsts. Beeening a member he
continued in the fellowship of thai
church TO the end of life. In all his
relations with his fellowmen he was
aetuated by the teachings Of Jesus
Christ. In his long career as me
chanic and contractor he was esteemed
| Cor his honesty and integrity. There
was a purity in his conversation, higf
Regard for all the best things, a will
Ingness to help in every way the many
young people who during the year
were in his employ
The funeral occurred Sunday after
moon conducted BY Rev. W, J. 6. Bond
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-22

cheerfully responded to by the Quartette.
AT ten o'clock, the strains of music
announced that the Grand March was
in progress; and from that time until
the strains of Home, Sweet Home, in
the wee small hours, the merry dancers
tripped the light fantastic to their
hearts content
There were present a lager number
OF guests from neighboring towns,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-22

She hustles and bustles like n bee,
For votes for women, tee he hee.
While Hubby scrubs and sweeps the
floor,
And works and works for evermore
But when he kicks and wants to fee.
She gives him Rocky Mountain Tea
Cry IL on him.
Chas. l.. lyey.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-22
Basket Ball.

What ought to be an interesting and
well played game of basket ball is that
timed to take place at the city hall to-
morrow friday evening, Feb. Is, be-
tween the Mineral Point High School
and Dodgeville City teams.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-22

James Laverty will sell on his farm,
six miles east of Mineral Point, on
Tuesday, Feb. q, 20 head of choice
dairy cows and three horses.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-22
Co.workers Entertain Invited Guest,

The Co-Workers gave supper an,
entertainment at the 7. NJ. church d
Tuesday evening Several new mem
beers Joined them and the occasion wa
an unusually pleasant affair. The fol
lowing program was given:
Songs by the entire audience.
Song Male Quartette.
Recitation Mrs. Allen Tucker.
Sjlo-Mrs. George Jeuck
Recitation Mrs Annie Grace
Song Male Quartette
Address Rev. w. i G. Bond
song Male Quarlette
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1912-02-22
Are You in Need

Ola pair Of odd Trousers to help out
that winter suit ? YOU will find here
just the right thing priced from $3.50
to $500.
G. VARLiN, Clothier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13

day though it was at great cost to
any man whom he discovered work
ing on Sunday Mr. Folsom gave
the first $4,000 to the college endow-
ment and next his estate paid 100000
more TO the same fund. He delighted
i'll deeds of generosity and his private
books show that he gave yearly over
$1,000 to miscellaneous charity"
Mr.. Chattlcld next spoke of Nelson
A. Bradley, who was also a lumber
man at Bay City. He said: "Mr
Bradley was the first mayor of Bay
City. Later he became Congress
man, sitting i'll congress during the
terms of 1872 to 1876. During his
life he was always strongly identified
with the church, being from time TO
time a trustee and an elder He was
Il man OF prepossessing personal APP
pearance and had all the qualities of
u natural leader. In business he
was exceeding thorough demanding
every condition of a contract but
where his business ability left off his
great CHARITY began.
Prof. James +. Mitchell was the
next speaker and told of the early
College Days" He pictured Alma as
she was on the day he enrolled at
the opening of the college. He next
told of the first faculty. alma was
never poor" said Prof. Mitchell, "for
she was always rich in teachers and
students" In telling Of the small
band of students in the early days
and the close bond of unity among
them, he said, "There was a homeli-
ness and loveliness that gave unity
and affection to all the old students.
They still love Alma. | am sure
they are all thinking and celebrating
with us this twenty-hfth anniversary"
Prof. Mitchell next went into detail
in description OF the characters of
the first faculty members and con-
cluded by saying. "A college so rich
in faculty is bound to prosper and
when we trace back to the source
the strength of the colleges founda-
ton, we inevitably come to those
noble men and women They made
for all the success Of Alma college"
A letter from the Hon. John Moore
of Saginaw was read 1t was sincere
ly hoped by all those present and the
student body that it would be pos
sible for Mr.. Moore to be present.
However the prudent care of health
made it impossible for him to come.
His letter brought his heartfelt greet
ings and good wishes to the college
The mass meeting closed with
some short addresses by the first
alumni They expressed their happi-
ness to be back again to their Alma
Mater for whom they have so great
love and affection.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13

know, a remarkable business sagacity
and with resultant prosperity, he had
a mind and disposition to benefit
others in large way. He was ever
mindful of the needs of our college
and met those recurring needs, as
but men would meet them
His loyalty TO the college was an
inspiration to others, thus increasing
its standing and reputation in our
state, for nothing must fail which has
his name associated with it.
He was a man of few words and
many deeds.
Alma's grand old man" and phil
anthropist will live in the memory of
this appreciative people for many gen.
erations.
He filled the office of trustee and
treasurer of our college many years
and the annual financial deficits were
cheerfully met by his ready check
book. His advice and council were
frequently sought for and given with
his usual good rugged common sense.
His nobility of character challenges
our admiration, as we recall his
worthy deeds modestly performed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
AUGUST +. BRUSKE, RESIGNED FEB. 20 1912

told Of the love Of "The Old Crowd
In his acceptance, DR.. Bruske was
scarcely able to speak SO strongly
did he feel the honor done him and
the love of his boys and girls" for
him. His eyes filled with tears, his
lips quivered but it was only with a
great effort that he could utter the
thoughts that came from great heart
filled with the greatest of love. In
low tones and a voice filled with
emotion, he said, at is a great thing
to have friends have always
known that the students of Alma
were my friends. | am very sorry
that ! cannot give expression to my
feelings. Let me assure you of one
thing that what you have done in
love will not be lost, that | will al
ways cherish my boys and girls who
have been my friends. May God
bless them
Rev. c. w. Sidebotham presided
over the meeting which was opened
by solo, 1.-TWO Grenadiers" by Luz
cius Bagley, accompanied by Miss
Sadie Messenger. Rev. Harold Gaunt
gave the invocation. The address Of
Rev. Van Page of Chicago was upon
the subject, "The Alumnus-What is
He Doing Today" Rev. Van Page
throughout his extended remarks told
of the love Of the Alumni for their
Alma Mater. He remarked upon the
success of Alma men and women in
the various fields and activities of
life. In closing he pleaded for a
stronger alumni organization, point
ing out the need and the great work
left undone
Miss Ruth Pierson, of Providence,
R. l., briefly sketched the work and
accomplishments Of the Alumnae.
Miss Pierson had thoroughly ac-
quainted herself with the stations of
all the Alumnae and her report Of all
was source of great satisfaction.
Rev. Louis Brook of Howell gave
the report on the Mary c. Gelston
Memorial His report showed that
of the thousand dollars which was
needed, there was but two hundred
dollars more to be subscribed Mrs
c. w. Sidebotham and Mr. Beckwith
sang two beautiful numbers. With
the presentation and hanging of the
class pictures the body adjourned to
the grove where luncheon was served
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13

long and loyal service to Alma, he
was presented with hundreds of tes-
timonials of loving kindness sent by
the old students and bound in beau
tiful volume and in greater appre-
citation and love a handsome wallet
containing fifty golden eagles was
given the retiring president
The presentation was made i'll be-
half OF the Alumni by the Rev Sher-
man L. Devine Rev. Devine paid
beautiful tributes to DR.. Bruske and
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13

Mr.. c. B. Chatheld of Bay City
and for a number of years past a
trustee of the college, was introduced
and spoke upon "The Fathers of the
College" He said in part: CDR.
White, who was pastor of the First
Presbyterian church of Bay City for
over quarter of century came to
Bay City fresh from the college and
seminary. DR.. White was a graduate
of Williams college. He was always
great favorite and endowed with
keen business ability, with wonderful
common sense, and the rarest of dry
wit that carried his point when all
else was Of no avail He brought
his powerful influence to bear on the
founding OF Alma college and secured
the first endowment of $4,000 by a
powerful sermon preached at his
church one Sunday evening.
"His ambition was a college for
poor boys in central Michigan, where
the boy could gain Christian educa-
ton by his own efforts. The man s
personal magnetism and wonderful
mind caused many of his sermons of
decades past to still be remembered
by me.
Alexander Folsom was the man
who gave the first endowment to the
college. He came to Bay City in
1868 and established himself in the
lumber business. The plainest of
men, his great strength of character
and determination of purpose carried
him through and built up a handsome
fortune
"Mr. Folsome was thorough
Christian gentleman So strict was
his observance of Sunday that he
would cause his mills to close on Sum
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
SOME WHO WERE BACK

The following were among the list
of Alumni and old students that were
back for commencement:
Fred Perry, Detroit, Mich.
L. S. Bagley, Morris, Okla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Hill, Bad Axe,
Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Weber, Alpena,
Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hurst, Ann
Arbor, Mich.
Harry Helmar, Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Grover Burke, Marlette, Mich.
Roy Phillips, Shabonna, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Becknor, Rock
ford, I'll,
Miss Marian Paddock, Detroit, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Bruske, Detroit,
Mich.
Ira M Hatch, Chicago
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Van Page, Chi
cago, III.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Divine, De-
troit, Mich.
Miss Beryl Kefgen, Cass City, Mich.
Rev. and Mrs. c. w. Sidebotham,
Brooklyn, Mich.
Miss Frances Mason, Blanchard,
Mich.
Miss Agnes Hope, St. Johns, Mich.
Mrs. Mary Streng, Detroit.
John Marchmont, New York.
Lester Sharp, Chicago.
Miss Dora Alexander, st. Louis,
Mich.
Miss Leila Duff, St. Louis, Mich.
Theron Chapel, Elsie, Mich.
Rev. and Mrs. Harold Gaunt,
Wheaton, MINI.
Miss Margaret Billy, Lake City,
Mich.
Miss Edith Cook, Cleveland Ohio.
Miss Bertha Trask Saginaw, Mich.
Mrs. c. B. Fairman, Chicago.
Mary c. Hill, Flint, Mich.
Rev. L. s. Brook, Howell, Mich.
Rev. Harry F. Porter, GAINESVILLE, o.
Rev. and Mrs. D. s. Carmichael,
Bad Axe, Mich.
Miss Alice R. Marsh, Detroit.
DIR. w. S Soper, Chicago.
Miss Minnie Kinnard Albuquerque,
New Mexico.
Miss Ruth Person. Providence.
R. /.
Robert Wilson. Guantanamo. Cuba
Miss Lois Fraker, Grand Ledge,
Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13

is to speak of the greatest benefactor
of Alma college. His great generos-
ity in providing the first buildings
and grounds for the establishment of
the college is not only an historical
fact, but one that was ever a pleasure
to him. He was especially delighted
in the growth and development of
Alma college and always rejoiced in
its success. as personally expressed to
me-
Mr.. Wright possessed, as we all
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
HISTORIC DAY,

The Historic Day exercises of
Tuesday morning were held in the
college chapel over which the Hon.
John F. Seeley of Caro- presided.
After opening the exercises with a
song and prayer. Mr. Seeley paid
the following tribute to the great
benefactor OF the college. the late Mr..
Ammi w. Wright:
To speak of Mr.. Ammi w. Wright
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
MOVE ON NOW

says a policeman to a street crowd
and whacks heads if it don't. Move
on now, says the big. harsh mineral
pills to bowel congestion and suffer
ing fellows. DR.. Kings New life
Pills don't bulldoze the bowels. They
gently persuade them to right action
and health follows. CSC at Wheaton
& Sons, Rhodes Drug Store. The
ReXall Drug Store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13

Three auto loads Of Mt. Pleasant
people spent Sunday in Alma taking
dinner at the Wright house. They
came as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Francis of Mt. Pleasant and
formerly of this city.
The Alma fve-piece orchestra
played the High School alumni dance
at Ithaca last Friday evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13

Sandy Duncanson, Wolverine, Mich.
Rev. II. A. Drake, St. Louis, Mich.
Pearl Weber, Midland, Mich.
Miss Pearl Huber, Midland, Mich.
Miss Selma Hahn, Detroit.
Miss Hazel DuLong, Bay City.
Miss Edith Hewitt, Kalkaska. Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13
ALUMNI REUNION.

The Alumni Reunion was the
largest ever held in the history of the
college and it was marked by events
and addresses not soon to be forgot
ten. In appreciation of DR.. Brushes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-06-13

10 pcs of pure silk
foulards, all colors,
worth to Csc yard
Saturday only 39cyd
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-02-01
Indian Killed on Track.

Near Rochelle, ILL.,, an Indian
went to sleep on a railroad track
and was killed by the fast ex-
press. He paid for his careless
ness with his life. Often it's that
way when people neglect coughs
and colds. Don't risk your life
when, prompt use of DIR. Kings
New Discovery will cure them
and so prevent a dangerous lung
or throat trouble 1T complete
ly cured me, in a short time, of q
terrible cough that followed a Sc
we're attack of Grip" writes ]. R.
Watts, Floydada, Tex, land I
regained Is pounds in weight
that / had lost" Quick, safe,
reliable and guaranteed. SOC and
$1.OO. Trial bottle free at VIM.
Kipp's Sons Co.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-02-01
FLY ing Men Fall

victims to stomach, liver and kid
pey troubles just like other peo-
pie, with like results in loss of
appetite, backache, nervousness,
headache, and tired, listless, run
down feeling. But there's no
need to feel like that as T. D.
PEBBLES, Henry, Tenn, proved.
six bottles of Electric Bitters, .
he writes, "did more to give me
new strength and good appetite
than all other stomach remedies
| used.n So they help everybo-
dy. It's folly to suffer when this
great remedy will help you from
the first dose. Try it. Only 5Oc
at VIM. Kipp's Sons Co.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-02-01
cREENWLLE. OHIO, THuRsDAY, FERRuARY { I9l2

ident Taft should not be renom-
mated. or if he says that his state
is for somebody else. Governor
Glasscock tried it in West Vir-
ginia, and Senator Scott, Repre-
sentative Hughes, former Repre-
sentative Gaines, State Chair
man Highland and others rebuk-
ed him. Gov. Hadley presumed
to speak for Missouri, and the
sensation was great until the
voices Of the other leaders silen-
ced the ensuing hubbub. Rich
ard r. Quay of Pennsylvania,
son of the late Matt Quay, an
nounced himself as an anti Taft
delegate and there was great ex-
citement, until the fact was re-
called that Mr.. Quay is one If
the organizers of the American
Tin Plate Trust, since taken over
by the Steel Corporation, again
leading the Investigators to the
headquarters of the Steel people
in their search for the source of
the opposition to President Taft.
The indicted and near indicted
are not enthusiastic about his re-
nomination.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-02-01

Edwin Vernon Morgan. the new
United States ambassador to Brazil.
has had long experience in the dip
lomatic service. at the time of his
promotion he was minister to Portu-
gal. He succeeds Irving B. Dudley,
deceased as Uncle Sans representa-
tive at Rio Janeiro.
The new ambassador is a native Of
Aurora, n. Y, and is forty-seven years
old. After graduating from Harvard
and the University of Berlin he be-
came instructor in history at the for
mer institution, subsequently going to
Adelbert college, Cleveland. in the
same capacity. He entered the gov
ernment service as secretary to the
United States commission to the Sa-
moan islands in 1859 and was soon
thereafter transferred to st. Peters
burg as second secretary of the en-
bassy. He was appointed consul to
Dalny In 1904; but, the war prevent
ing him from taking the post, he was
made minister to Korea. From 1905
to 1909 he was minister to Cuba. 60
ing thence to Uruguay. He was made
minister to Portugal in May of last
year.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-02-01
potato cho.,,Ier

Cut slice of salt pork in dice and
fry until brown. adding small onion
Sliced very thin. Don't let the onion
brown, but put it in after the pork
has started to cook. Have ready one
or two medium sized potatoes SLICED
very thin and about quart of hot
water. Without removing fat scraps
or onion put water and potatoes in the
blazer and boil until potatoes are soft
enough to mash with a fork. Mash a
part Of them, which slightly thickens
the chowder. Add cup Of rich milk.
season to taste and serve with biscuit
It may also be made with cold mashed
potatoes, cold boiled potatoes and a
cold boiled onion, and If desired add
q lump of butter and omit the pork.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1912-02-01

When IN the course OF huHldLi
events, among the restless
throng of the ever moving world,
and the mind of man is busted
with the cares Of his own house.
hold and still seem to be at GER
tain times turned from the pres
ent to the future by the majestic
movement of the hand that
guides us all, in some mysterious
way. We bow our heads and
humble our hearts in lowly sub
mission to the rulings of an all
wise Providence and from the
very center of our soul, pray that
our lives may be blessed of Him
and that our last end may be like
his serene in thy presence OF
God and men.
Whereas, it has seemed wise
in the sight of Almighty God to
take from among us the soul Of
Bro. Henry McEowen, thus to
bow the heads and enshroud the
hearts of his family in deep
mourning pd lamentatiOn' for
their beloved companion, father.
and friend; and;
Whereas, he was so very high
" esteemed by all who knew
him, for his hearty friendliness'
and constant, even tempered
Christian example and counsel,
be it
Resolved, that we, the men,
bers of the M. E. church OF.
Rossburg, extend our sincere
sympathy and prayers to the God
of Ages, to the grief stricken
family, that their sorrow may
be healed by the balm of re-
Joined hearts, on the Sunny
Banks of Sweet Deliverance.'
G.. A. SEBRING,
JOHN BUssARD,
I.C. WYNN.