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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27
ENTER + ID INTO REST
Mrs. Elizabeth Skinner

was born in South Motion, England in
May, 1881 aud died in Mineral Point,
Mar. % 1913 She came to America
with her husband in 1858. To this
union We're born ten children, two
boys and eight girls, Two girls pre-
oeded the mother TO the better land,
leaving the husband, two boys and six
girls to cherish her memory, She,
being an ardent believer in Christ, was
prepared to go. She was a member of
the NJ. Il, church at Waldwek and u
faithful attendant upon it's services.
The funeral will take place from the
home in this city, with a short service
ut 10 80 Thursday morning, with burial
at Waldwick where service will be
held in the Nj. Il. church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27
GUNDRY & GRAY co
Mineral Point, Wis.
Special Meetings at the M. e.

J SlNblIi
The pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church aud the official board have
made arrangements to retain Miss
Catfray and Miss Plnnell. who have so
ably supp. led the pulpit during the alb
sence of the pastor, for series of re.
vival meetings to begin on Sunday
March 30
This will give ample opportunity for
all in this vicinity to hear these gifted
workers and to enter in and share the
blessings and inspiration sure to be
derived by all who participate in these
services
On each evening there will be spec
la service of song in which the con-.
gregation will participate. There viii
also be special numbers by the chorus
choir of the church Solos and duets
will also be sung by Misses Calfray and
Pinnell. Miss Caffray will speak every
evening.
On Sunday evening March 30 at 6 80
new members will be received ana the
newly elected officers of the Epworth
League will be publicly installed into
their several offices:
President DIR. John Davis.
First Vice President Miss Florence
Osborne
Second Vice President-Mrs. John
Davis.
Third Vice President Miss Shirley
Goelz.
Fourth Vice President-Miss Maud
Reynolds.
Secretary-C Clarence Julian.
Treasurer Gordon Shepard.
Organist- Blanche Fox.
Chorister Osman Fox.
This service will be interesting to all
and the public is invited.
On the same evening at 30 the large
chorus choir, under the leadership Of
Mr.. and Mrs l.. G. Stair, will render
the special Easter Cantata which was
postponed from last Sunday on account
of the storm which cut off the electric
current and prevented the opening of
the church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27
Trinity Episcopal Church.

On Easter day there were two cele-
brations of the holy communion,-one
at 80 a m.
At the 10 30 Il. IN. service the rector
preached on the Easter method. The
moring choir were out in full force and
rendered the special music in very
creditable manner. The church was
full and large cOmmunions made.
The usual Sunday school festival, on
account of the great storm, and the
lights and organ power in consequence
being out of commission, was not held
1t was matter of general regret; but
next Sunday the children, at the usual
hour of Sunday school, will receive
their Easter tokens, and are requested
to bring in their mission boxes.
Next Sunday evening, the evening
choir will render their Easter cantata.
At the Primitive Methodist Church.
large congregation worshipped at
the r. NJ church on Easter morning
and enjoyed the very fine rendering Of
the special music by the choir of
twenty voices.
The pastors discourse was on the
Resurrection. 4 lovely collection Of
potted plants adorned the pulpit, among
which were many Easter lilies.
In the afternoon the Sunday School
held a very interesting session The
newly organized orchestra made its in
itial appearance and did splendidly.
The closing part Of the hour was ex-
tremely pretty. Following brief ad
dress by the superintendent was the
presentation Of a plant or bouquet by
each class Of the entire school As the
class was called a representative bore
the gift to the platform and with a
timely sentiment handed the flower to
an officer. The twenty five plants
We're duly Distributed u the sick and
aged. There was no evening service on
account Of the storm
Passion week service, had been held
each night during the previous week,
closing with Communion on Friday
evening The services Of sunday were
a beautiful sequel to those we'll attend
ed and most helpful meetings
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27
Easter at St. Paul's Father
C'RieIlN. Pastor.

The closing of the Lenten season was
observed at st, Pauls by carrying out
the regular Holy week services. All
the services and devotions were well
attended
Both services ON Easter Sunday were
largely attended. The affairs We're
beautifully decorated with Easter
lilies. roses, carnations and potted
plants, the gifts of some Of our devoted
ladies,
The decorations We're arranged by
the ladies of the Altar society.
The Choir, under the direction of Mr..
Henry Frieden, organist, assisted by
orchestral music, rendered Emerson S
Mass in Il very pleasing manner,
The services closed with the Benedic-
ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs. Catherine Mclhon.

A telephone message from Chicago on
Sunday morning brought the sad news
to This city of the death of Mrs Cath
crime Mcllhon. She had been in or
dinary health up to the previous Thurs,
day. The close of her life come early
on Easter Sunday morning, when she
passed peacefully away The body was
brought to this city and rested at the
home OF the Healy sisters. The funeral
took place this Wednesday morning
with services in St. Paul's church She
was pioneer of Mineral Point, and
further notice of her will be published
in this paper next week
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27
MINERAL POINT
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Spring vacation next week

Spring vacation next week
Junior play Mt the high school Friday
evening. His Uncle John"
Recent visitors at the High school
were: Mrs. james Brewer. Mrs. Clara
Vivian: Courtney Sherman and Stan
way Jaoka from the Platteville Nor
NAL, Miss Temperance knight, from
the University; Miss Mary Harris from
Lawrence College; Miss Susan Rink,
from Platteville City schools; and
Misses Leila Allen and Eulalia
Richard, who are gaining quite an
enviable record as country school
teachers
The High school was delightfully."-
entertained Friday afternoon by Mr.. j.
w Anderson and Miss Grace Prugger.
Piano, violin and vocal numbers were
interspersed with very pleasing effect.
Don't forget "His Uncle John"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27


Omaha Neh, March eG.--Groups of
men, aided aud encouraged ty women
and children. lahortd inueSsantly
among the ruins Of homes and other
buildings in the section Of the city
which was devastated by the great
storm in search Of the living or dead
buried beneath tens of debris. Added
TO the previous death list of l5o we're
sixteen hcdie recovered under the
brick and ircu hcama OF the Idlewild
club hall
thorough search IN The Wrectage
of the Diamond Novirg Picture thea.
ter failed to reveal any bodies and it
is the opinion Gf eearchers that all
who were trapped in that building by
the panic that followed the rush Of
the terrific wind have been found.
Sixteen hodies have been removed
from the ruins Of this building.
Many Added to Missing List.
The number of missing persons has
increased materially. Relatives of
persons living within the area strick.
Sii w lhN WI ldNb are arriving Ill
Omaha. From many of them come
reports of missing friends and rela-
tives. This, ii is believed, will swell
the death list.
Funerals were held from all the
churches and homes, Cemeteries are
thronged with grieying friends and
relatives of storm victims.
A snowstorm hampered the work
of rescue. More than three inches of
snow covers the debris in the sec.
tion of the city which was struck by
the storm.
Thirty-One Dead In Hall.
Sixteen additional bodies taken
from the ldlewid, negro pool hall,
make a total of thirty one thus far re-
covered from that place The build.
ing, after being wrecked by the lorna
do. caught fire from an overturned
stove and was burned. Many of the
bodies taken from the ruins were
placed in baskets.
Priyations Of the storm sufferers
are greatly increased by the heavy
snowstorm In the wake of the lorna
do. Women Juggling al heavy beams
and children wrapped in shawls and
blankets Watching them were the
scene at an early hour city officials
distributed clothing and other neccs
sarios among the sufferers Moro
than $4,000 has been subscribed for
relief, $4,000 BY the city commits
II,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27
REDUCED LIGHTING RATES
New Schedule by the Public Service
Company.

The Mineral Point Public Service
Company has made effective new
schedule of lighting rates which works
n substantial reduction to all who use
small quantities of current. A liberal
discount is given for cash payments.
The reduction is warranted by the
growth Of the business Of the company,
The schedule IL as follows:
15c for the first 30 XIV hours used
12c for the next 30 XIV hours used
10c for the next 80 XIV hours used
&c for the next so XIV hours used
&c for the next 80 XIV hours used
&c for all in excess Of 200 XIV hours,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27

The ladies of Trinity guild will hold
Food and Utility sale at the parish
house Saturday afternoon, March 80
Light refreshments will be served
Everybody me.-Advertisement
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27
TOILET SOAPS

For general family use it is
foolish to buy expensive toilet
soap; still you need a pure
article. We have just the
article. A large, nicely per-
fumed cake at l0c 3 for 25c.
We also carry a large line of
the more expensive Medicinal
and toilet Soaps for various
needs
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27
ee -Iin. Neb.. Swept Away.

Omaha Neb.. March - Addition
al delails from Berlin Ncb- 4 town
Of $50 people. said but tao Of the one
hundred buildings there remain IN
tact These were converted into hos
pitfalls whore the sefenty-fye injured
were cared for The death list is ten
persons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27
EASTER At The
CITY CHURCHES
Appropriate and Beautiful Ser
vices held Sunday,
MUSIC ALSO VERY INSPIRING

In spite OF the Sad Weather of Sun
day Morning, all the Pastors report
Good-sized ces.--Practically
all Cantatas, which were 10 be rem
dered that evening have been post
poned until the Coming Sunday,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27
Wanted.

Competent help; also apprentice girl
at the dressmaking department at the
White House
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27
Miss Nettie V. Wallis,

Graduate Of the American Const rvatory
Of Music, Chicago, will give piano and
organ lessons For terms inquire at
her home in this city. Phone 81. y49
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27
Unclaimed Letters,

MINERAL POINT, March 25. 913.-Let,
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed at
the Mineral Point postoffice:
George Fox, Miss B. SNYDER,
In calling for above, please say advertised.
B. T. PRIpEAUx. Postmaster
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27
Metz Pharmacy
depot for Nyal's Family Remediesl
M. |. PARKINSON REELECTED
As Superintendent OF Iowa County
and Home.

dIIN FTUIIIG.
Sun Republic March 21: At meet
ing of the directors of the Iowa County
Asylum and Home held at the home
Thursday, March 9th. NJ. L. Parkinson
was re engaged as Superintendent, with
an increase of salary
Mr.. Parkinson is giving general sat
isfaction ard we commend the board of
trustees for retaining him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27

Miss Henrietta G. Hanscom,
Teacher of piano and organ lessons
inquire at her home Phone 10.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27

Want adys, will be found on page
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-03-27

6TAHE Il 4 G CORSET is
designed by Il most skill
IL full and efficient corps Of
specialists, manufactured eXclus
lively with expert labor, made of
the best fabrics ohtainable. honed
with material that will rot rust.
The finished corset is as perfect
as care can make them, and for
that reason we can give them the
strongest guarantee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-09
TEMPERANCE ARMY
INVADES NATIONAL
CAPITAL THIS WEEK
1000 Delegates Expected on
Hand by Wednesday-To
Call on Wilson for
Cooperation
by c. E. STEWART

Washington, December S-(SpecialD
The vanguard of temperance army is
in Washington today. On Wednesday, 1000
strong, it will besiege Congress, and like
the woman suffragists whose rearguard
Is Just leaving the capital will ask for
an amendment to the federal constitution
The suffraglsts ask Congress for an
amendment giving women the ballot. The
temperance army, composed of delegates
from every state in the union, will pre-
sent plea for national prohibition by
an amendment 10 the constitution.
The line of march will not be as lengthy
as those of the suffragists when in the
past they have presented petitions to
Congress. The temperance cohorts will
march from the Raleigh hotel to the capt.
toll
This duty performed, the temperance
warriors will return to the Raleigh for
fe1reshments-that is ratons only Then
the White House will be visited for the
purpose of paying their respects to the
President. Whether the President will be
able to receive the delegates, on account
or his indisposition, is not known
In the evening there will be d mass
meeting in Continental Memorial hall.
The day following a council of war will
be held in Rauscher's, as will also a
meeting of the executive committee of
the council of 100 representing the 100
leading moral reform orgapizatons of
America.
The commander of the temperance army
is the Rev. DR.. Purley A. Baker of Ohio,
who is the general superintendent of the
Anti-Saloon league of America HIS chief
aide is the Rev. Rev. DR.. E. C. Winwiddle
of this city, who is legislative superin-
tendent of the league.
At the recent convention of the Anti
Saloon league in Columbus, O., which was
attended by 10000 delegates, the board of
trustees authorized the appointment OF
a committee of 1000 for the purpose of
| presenting to representatives of both
| branches of Congress a memorial for an
amendment to the constitution providing
for nationwide prohibition.
1t is the object of the league, which
was formed 70 years ago. to unite in the
movement for a constitutional prohibition
amendment. all the temperance forces,
which heretofore have not always worked
In harmony. While their aid has been
the same, different methods were en-
ployed.
Nine states now have prohibition, with
2S under local option or near prohibition.
The others went all wet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-09
KOLB BACK FROM
A CAMPAIGN TOUR

Montgomery, December ESPECIAL,
Capt. Reuben +. Kolb, commissioner oi
agriculture and industries and can.
didate for governor, has returned from
Cleburne, Talladega and jefferson
counties, where he went in the in
terest of his campaign. Captain KoIl
declared that he met with considerable
encouragement in the counties he Wis
tied.
DR.. w. ii. Sanders, state health Of
ficer, accompanied by DR.. p. b. Moss
state bacteriologist, went to Abbeville
Monday to open up health campaign
in Henry county. DR.. Sanders and Or
Moss will remain in Henry county sew
eral days and will be assisted in their
labors by the local county health OF
ficer. Following the Henry county
campaign DIR. Sanders will begin q
campaign in HOUSTON county.
Eugene O'Brien and f. P. Martin, ta.
experts with the state tax commission
have returned from Gadsden anJ
Dothan, respectively, where they spent
several weeks collecting information
and data relative to this years assess
ments in those places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-09
CONVENTION HELD
AT LEEDS SUNDAY
North jefferson Sunday School Work.
ers Garry Out Attractive
Programme

| Leeds. December Especial 1.-The
North jefferson Sunday school conven-
tion was held here at the Presbyterian
church yesterday. A large number of
delegates and visitors We're present.
The convention was presided over by
| it's president, Prof j. l.. Barnard.
owing to the fact that the lights and
stoves have not yet been placed in the
new Presbyterian church, thesnight ses-
sion was held in the Methodist church.
The Sunday schools represented were
Hebron, Cahaba and the Leeds Bap-
tist, Methodist and Presbyterian
churches.
The following programme was carried
out:
11:0o a. m: Devotional exercises by
the Rev. r. p. Taylor.
| Welcome address.
Song.
The Organized Sunday School," the
Rev. w. II. Carson.
Song
Mans Organized Classes W. r.
Hilliard
Appointing of committees.
Noon.
800 D. M: Soul Winnings" j. e.
Ramsey.
| Song.
Reports from the various Sunday
Schools-their standing marked by p.
L. Green.
THE Great Need of the Church. p.
f. Green.
700 p M: Missions in the Sunday
School" p. E. Green.
Song.
Mission of the Sunday school," ]. e.
Ramsey.
Adopting resolutions; selecting a
place for next meeting.
Adjournment.
place of meeting but the time has not
yet been set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-09
Huber Declared Sane

Cincinnati, December S.-Robert Huber
of Chicago, who was declared insane by a
jury last week when he was on trial fol
the murder of John Kunzelman here last
summer, was set free today when a com
mittee of alienists reported to the probate
court that Huber was now sane. Huber
said that he had shot Kunzelman after
his wife had told him the details of al
experience with kunzelman, her brother
in-law, about five years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-09
News of Ensley

Much interest is being taken in the
coming entertainment which will be given
under the auspices of the Playground as
sociation of the Minor school on Thurs
day at the Ensley High school audito-
rium The proceeds will be devoted to
the fund for providing equipment for the
grounds. An interesting programme has
been arranged, consisting of the follow
ing numbers by the several grades Of
the school: Song, My Own United States
Flag" by the school, Address, PLAY
grounds Needs In the Ensley District, :"
E. E. Smith, president of the association
Song, "The Rain Song" first grade. Ring
toss drill, third grade. 'The Minuet."
fourth grade. Flag drill, third grade.
Song, Alabama, girls of fifth grade
Wand Calisthenic, girls of fourth grade.
The cooking class, girls of school. Min
strel, boys of fifth. sixth and eighth
Cook, Gingery and Scholl Moving pic
lures, (a) Betty Ross and "The First
United States Flag: {b) ''The Sunbon-
net Girls and the Overall Boys tcJ
"Reveries of Bachelor; /. His First
Sweetheart; .. His Athletic Girl'; 3,
THE College Girl'';-4 THE Society Girl" .
8. THE Auto Girl'; 6. "TIis Final Choice
Boterweg. accompanist.
A lecture will be given tonight at the
Ensley High school by w. C. Radcliffe,
secretary of the Chamber of Commerce
of Birmingham, who will speak on "City
Building This lecture is given under
the auspices of the lecture extension
course, and is the second number. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
Il.
The first game of the basketball sea-
son was played yesterday afternoon at
the Ensley High school, when the seniors
defeated the juniors by q score of 21 to
8. The game was interesting through
out and was witnessed by a large crowd
of high school pupils. The seniors were
masters of the situation during the en-
tire game, but the juniors foughe gamely
but to no avail. M-s
For the seniors Propst, Stone and Will
liams did fine work. while Freeman.
Mcnamara and Phillips did good work for
the juniors. alis
The lineup was as follows Seniors-C.
r1n t and f. Cook forwards; F. Stone.
+: G. Palmer and e. Williams.
at-os Juniors-E. Mcnamara and r.
Nfas IAN, forwards; w. Gay, center: II.
Friuos and F.. Patton, guards Referee,
Coach Craig: umpire. Is. Wade; time
sceper, J. Mandy. te
fhee will be another interesting game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-09
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, December So p. m
An extensive area of high barometric
pressure overlies almost the entire
country on the map tonight, it's CEN
ter of greatest pressure having moved
from the central plains states to the
middle Mississippi aud Ohio valleys
during the past. "a hours. This asst
ward extension has resulted in much
ern sections of the country and gem
eral change from cloudy and unsettled
conditions to fair skies in all but the
New England states.
over the southern states east of the
Mississippi temperatures have fallen
from 12 to 20 degrees, while along
the eastern slope north of the Caro-
linas the change has exceeded 20 de-
grees generally.
There has been but little pressure
change in sections west of the Mis-
sissippi and there has been a slight
but general moderation in tempera-
lures, which was also true of most
sections north of the Ohio river. Freex-
ing weather prevailed at p m. ever
Tennessee, North Carolina and north
ern Georgia. and at Birmingham the
reading at that hour was but one de-
Wednesday afternoon when the freshmen
and the sophomores clash.
Yesterday morning in the Ensley po-
lice court Jim Alexander. negro was
fined 800 by Judge Lowery on charge
of petit larceny. The negro was en-
ployed at the Rochester Drug company,
Eighteenth street and Avenue e. He
was suspected of stealing cigars. per-
fume and other articles and a trap Was
set for him. He was caught with stolen
goods in his possession. 1t is said that
the thefts has been going on for some
time.
The Ensley fire department made two
runs yesterday. The first to the office
of J. II. Perkins, which caught fire from
the crate. and the second up to the home
of W. b. McClain on Twenty second
street and Avenue g. where a barn
caught fire. Not much damage was done
at either place
The yearly election OF officers of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles. Ensley lodge
No. 1850, will be held next Friday night
at their hall
There will be a meeting of the Ensley
Real Estate Mems associa tion tomorrow
iitSui dt tilc OLlitt VI II. L cih hiuS. All
members are urged to be present.
The Twentieth Century Self-Culture
club will meet with Mrs. I. M. Miles,
2a16 Avenue e tomorrow afternoon at
2:3O o'clock. All members are requested
to attend.
The Minor School Improvement asso-
citation will hold an important meeting
at the school building this afternoon at
80 o'clock. Business of importance will
be taken up, including the final arrange
ments for the entertainment which Is to
be given Thursday All members are
urged to be present.
Jack X. Thomas, who underwent a
operation last Saturday, is greatly i'm
proved.
There will, be meeting of the Stone
wall chapter u D. c. this afternoon at
the home of Mrs. r. w. Brown, 919
Amory avenue, Prat City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-09
Former Congressman Weds

Franklin, Pa, December S.--ForTner Con-
gresham Joseph C. Sibley of Pennsyl-
yania and Miss Ida l.. Rev of this city
were married at the Sibley home. near
here, last Saturday evening, according to
a formal announcement made today. Miss
Rev was a favorite neice of the first Mrs
Sibley and is aged 3S. Mr.. Sibley is 63
years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-09

gree above freezing. Conditions seem
to indicate continued cool weather in
this section Tuesday and "Wednesday,
although after tonight temperatures
should begin to rise slowly.
Summary of observations made at
United States weather bureau stations,
December s. 1913:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-09
Whenever Yon Need General Tonic
.+t Take GrOye'a

The Old Standard Groves Taste,ess
chill Tonic is equally valuable as q
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties of QUI-
NINE and IRON. Drives out Malaria,
cnriches Blood. Builds up the Whole
System. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-09
Weather Forecast

Washington, December s.-Forecast for
Alabama and mississippi Fair Tuesday
and Wednesday.
For Georgia: Fair Tuesday and Wednes-
day. at
For Tennessee: Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday.