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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31
THURSDAY. DEC. 81. 1914.

Nor since the season Of the Savior's
began to be accorded celebration in
Europe have the inhabitants Of that
quarter of the globe experienced more
dismal Christmas.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31

is prevailing among Walworth county
cattle. 1t is an inexpensive kind Of
partial insurance against tremendous
loss, visitors will not take offense and
there is no reason why every farmer
should not post them. The cards are
ten cents apiece at this Office. White
water Register.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31

THE railroads are convinced that
there is Santa Claus" the evidence
being the rate decision slipped into
their stocking by the Interstate Com
merce Commission; and business has
hopes, in view of Charles M. Schwab' S
declaration that great prosperity in
the United States is "as sure to ar
rive as Summer
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31
Legal Notices.


-TATE OF WlSCONSlN-IOWA COUNTY
- COURT-tN PROBATE
In the matter Of the estate Of Henry Francis
deceased
Notice IS hereby given that at q special term
Of the Iowa County Court, 90 DE held in aud for
said county. az the court house, Ina the city OF
pudgevilie. i'm said county, ON the 8rd Tuesday
.beiug The 18th day. Of January, A. ID. 1915
az the opening OF court on that day. the fol
lowing matter will be heard and cousidered;l
The application " Mary J. Kisllnghury al.
ministr8trtN of ,he estate Of Henry Francis de
ceased. late of thccity OF Mineral Point, In said
county, for tho examination aad allowance
Of her final account and for the assignment
of the residue of the estate of said deceased
to such persons as are hy law entitled thereto,
and for the determination and adjudication
ot the inheritance tax, If any, payable IN said
estate
Dated December Itch, A. d., 1914
Hy the Court.
ALpRO jerks, County Judge
Il. VI, Priestley. Attorney 52wS
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31
Perfect Duties.

Gentleness and cheerfuness, these
come before all mortality; they are the
perfect duties. II your morals make
you Greary, depend upon it they are
wrong do not say give them up, for
the may be all YOU have, but conceal
them Like vice, lest they should spoil
the lives Of better and simpler people.
Stevenson.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31

Eau Claire Telegram, Prog. Rep.
The inauguration of Gov elect Philip
is to be one OF the simplest on record
as to ceremonies, with no celebration
or display, but what fire alarms may
come afterwards is a problem.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31
unlsss Ten Eleners In pnn.

Bristol, Tenn, Fifteen marriages In
three days ls the record of the Rev. A.
IL Burroughs OF the Bristol Gretna
Green. He married Eve couples OF
young clippers from Virginia In one
day, four with one ceremony. lie has
'uaTrici nearly 5000 couples.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31
What Makes fer Good WORK

We never do well that which We dc
not enjoy doing. that toward which
our faculties Of thought feeling and
temp mcnt DO riot converge with
unanimily Of assent
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31

On our desk is paper which says
that in the past 5000 years it is esti-
mated that the world has seen only
sixty years Of uninterrupted, world
wide peace land right now battles are
being waged on, under and over the
sea
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31

During the week our farm friends
have purchased dozens Of the card.
board signs warning visitors from their
places ahilo the foot and mouth disease
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31

Whips worth 100 cents and sold for
81 and chance with each on rubber
trimed single harness at Beers and
Manley.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31

GOVERNOR ELECT Philip is favor
able to the plan permitting the pay
ment of taxes in two installments. He
will likely recommend the improve
ment to the legislature to pay in April
and November, what they nov pay in
one installment in December or Janu-
airy. Eau Claire Leader.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31

For fifteen years a man in massachu-
sets has been working On guilt
which now is nearly complete, and
which contains fifteen thousand pieces.
When his wonderful task is completed
the conclusion Of his countrymen will
be that he ought to have been born a
grandmother. - Elk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31
Notice 20 Hear Application for Appointment
of Administrators


GTATE OF WlSCONSlN-IOW COUNTY
> CoTRT-lN PROBATE.
Noticeis hereby giyeuthat gt a regular term
~ the Iowa County Court 90 be held ju and
for said county, 40 the court house, Tia the city
ot DodEayiHe. in said county, ON the 5th day
of January, A h., 1878, being the first Tues.
day of said month, ed I'D o'clock Ia sha fore
noon 0t said day the following matters will
Zoe heard and considered
The application of Elizabeth Treweek Tor
The appointment of uu administrator Of the
estate Of George Ill., rrywepk late 81 the
city Of Mineral Point. jon said county. deceased.
And further ordered. that public notice
thereof be given Co Hl person, interested by
publishing copy of this order for three weeks
sueeessiyely, prior go said day of hearing iu
the Mineral Point Tribune, q weekly news.
paper publ shed iu said county.
Ry order Ut Che Court
AlsnRO jerks County Judge
Dated haaEevale WIS, December 3. 1914
Tay8
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-12-31

Entered at the postofice in Mineral Point
wis. as secoud-elass matter.
The day book., 1914-07-11

SoSSOu' 11OuSO tdnSoShON' A+NNNJ
sleeps on.
George Arndt, sweetheart of
drowned Bloom girl, exonerated.
Joseph Pach, 1872 w. Erie ST., held
to grand jury under $40. 900 bond for
alleged attack on Irene Mootorsky, Z.
Levi Smith, 631o Greenwood aV.,
and Benz Wilson, 716 w. Madison St.,
given 6 months in Bridewen for con-
tributing to delinquency of Jennie
Rossner, IA.
Leon Zresek, a, 1924 w. Erie ST.,
hit by street car. Bruised.
Testimony in A. B. ChamberIain's
suit for payment for oil supplied city
may involve city employe. Clerk in
street bureau got $50.
City Hall to be closed for Busse
funeral. Private services to be fol-
lowed by public tribute.
Charter commission suggested
eight standing committees.
Perjury charge made by states at
torney in Petras trial. May prosecute
2 witnesses for defense.
Count Alexander Scherbatskoy
says ability of Jews is cause of Rus
slams hatred.
County commissioners have united
to pay county's bills. Special meet
ing today.
BuchankoW, axe-murder suspect,
shuns sight of room of murders in
Mislich home.
John Bane, Lagrange, filed suit to
restrain work on Second Baptist
Church. Building flimsy. Afraid it
may collapse.
Funeral auto struck by interurban
at Argo; one dead, five injured.
Mrs. K. w. Morton, 81, 613o Drexel
av., struck by auto. Bruised.
Paul Fox, 1882 S. Morgan ST., mo-
torcyclist, struck by auto.
Rev. j. c. Dancey at DespIaines
Methodist camp meeting asks for
more aggressiveness in church work.
The day book., 1914-07-11

against State Auditor Brady filed yes
terday.
Schultz bakery wagon overturned
at 69th and Ada SITS. Moses Meyer,
driver, injured.
Accidental death verdict in cor
oner's jury in case of Albert Line
zewski, months, killed by runaway
team.
Brick buildings claimed solve fire
protection problem in Chicago. Cost
only 5 per cent more than frame
structure.
Illinois National Guard maneuVers
close with battle of Highwood. Camp
breaks today.
Mrs. Mark Morton said to be seek
ing legal action in order to obtain in
terview with daughter, Helen Morton
Bayly.
Robert catherwood, president of
county civil service commission, has
agreed to pay mother and sisters $100
month each.
Eugene ShuIer, 19; given one year
in Bridewell. Alleged to have taken
$3.50 from father and obtained $1,000
auto on worthless check.
Robert Thompson, Oakland, CAL,
saw woman lying in street. Picked
her up. Beaten and robbed. Lost SIT
and $400 jewelry.
Mrs. James Miller, 90, 615 S. Her.
mitage av., dead. Police investigat-
ing.
City officials, suburban mayors and
road committees meet railroad men.
Discuss safe crossings.
Hanish of "Sun Cult" fame sued
for attorney fees by A. c. Robertson.
CHICAGO GIRL IN GARB OF BOY
The day book., 1914-07-11
CHICAGO GIRL IN GARB OF BOY

Denver, COL, July 11.-Ruth Ny
ers, Is, pretty Chicago girl, arrested
for masquerading as man. For two
months she has mingled with men,
worked with them, beaten her way
about the country on passenger
trains, begged nickels on the streets,
and not until last night was her de-
ception detected. Her only reason
for masquerading, she said, was she
wanted to be a boy"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-17

A Sweeper-Vac would be q very acceptable
gift in any household. Let H. E. Mcdonald
70 Main street. show you. You will also FIND
in his well stocked furniture store many useful
and attractive articles for Christmas gifts and
at prices that defy competition.
James H. Howes., Odd Fellows block. has
full assortments in all the departments Of
useful things for holiday gifts. Everything
of the newest and best, and fairest prices al
ways. Mail orders promptly and carefully
filled. Telephone 51-12. Mr.. Howes is con-
tinuing his clearance sale of all suits and coats
which means saving to you of 1-S to 1-2.
The H. L. Written Co. can furnish every
thing you need in the grocery line for the
Christmas dinner. They have a fresh stock Of
figs. dates, confectionery. mixed nuts, Edam.
pineapple and cream cheeses. etc. Give your
orders early for celery and lettuce. Tel. 125
J. L. Sleeper & Co., 72 Main street. can sell
you Victrola or Columbia machine that will
give you the finest music from the best artists
in the world. Machines SIS to $3.50 in stock
They also carry fine line of sleds, shoofies
couch covers, portieres, curtains and rugs.
Pictures framed tor Christmas at lowest prices.
What could be more acceptable as gift than
Christmas box of the famous Holeproof hose
for men, women and children? Six months
without hole, or new hose free. Sold only at
The Dinsmore Store.
Trimmed and untrimmed hats, discounts on
ribbons, and many Christmas novelties at L. H.
Ferguson's s millinery parlors.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-17
PERSONAL.

Mrs. E, A, Jones and Mrs. Louise B. Brooks
spent Wednesday in Waterville.
Misses Jennie and Nellie Edison of Haver-
hill, Mass, will arrive Saturday to spend the
HOLIDAYS with their sister, Mrs. Walter C. Shaw
Miss Louise Clements, student at the
Waynfete school. Portland, will arrive Friday
to spend the holiday vacation with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Clement.
Miss Alfredo Ellis, Stephen C. Clement,
Donald S. Clark, Harry L. White and George
Wadlin will arrive next Saturday from the
University of Maine for the Christmas va
cation.
Mrs. Horace W. Bracket of East Boston,
formerly of Belfast, observed her birthday at
her home on Tuesday, Dec. 9Th. Many called
during the afternoon, among them her pastor,
Rev. Adolph Rossbach. wife and son GeoIge.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-17
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

The meeting of Seaside Grange, Belfast
Fridav evening, Dec 18th, will be an import
ant business meeting and all members are re-
quested to be present.
Union Harvest Grange, Center Montville
received the name of M. R. Rogers for mem
bership last Saturday night and he will be Civ
en- the first degree next Saturday evening.
Morning Light Grange. Monroe. has elected
the following officers for the ensuing year:
Annie. B. Clement, master; d. M. klmball,
overseer; Helen Cooper, lecturer; C. H. Glenn
ent, steward; Frank Dickey. assistant stew
ard: Lydia Woodman, chaplain; G. &. Clement,
treasurer; Frank Clement, secretary; Ansel
Elingwood, gate-keeper: Alice Ellingwood,
Ceres; Margaret Kimball. Pomona; Mary Cur
tbs. Flora; Eta Peavey. lady assistant steward.
the Maine State Grange last Monday evening
bv the Lewiston chamber of commerce. The
address of welcome was made by Mayor R. ].
Wiseman to which State Master Stetson res
ponded The entertainment consisted of
moving pictures and selections by Lewiston's g
well known musical society 1.-The Orpheon."
Dancing followed The annual business ses-
sion was opened Tuesday morning and the
closing sessions will be held today, Thursday.
Harvest Moon Grange, Thorndlke, elected
officers Dec. 18th as follows: Master, A. R.
Murch; Overseer, R. S. Ward; Lecturer. Alice
Cornforth; Steward. Percy Crosby; Asst. Stew
ard. o. ]. Parsons; Chaplain, Flora Ward;
Treasurer, Ella Ware; Secretary, Lou Murch;
Gate leeper, Eden Ward; Ceres, Maud Corn
forth; Pomona. Alma Parsons; Flora. Belle
Crosby; l., A. Steward, Grace Parsons. This
Grange will have Christmas tree at their
hall Christmas eve. All are cordially invited
to be present and to bring their presents. A
committee will be in readiness to take charge
of parcels and see that they are placed on the
tree, A short musical program will be given,
after which Santa Clause will make his ap-
pearance.
At the annual meeting, Dec. 18th. Of Seaside
Grange, Belfast. officers were elected as fol-
lows; Miss Lucy Cochran. master; Elijah
Ritchie, overseer; Mrs. Elijah Ritchie. secre-
tary; A. B. Smalley, treasurer; Augustus D.
Hayes. chaplain; Dora Bridges. lecturer; Carl
Noyes. steward; Lee Noyes. assistant steward
Mertie Sholes, lady assistant steward; Irving
Wade, gate keeper; Mrs. Augustus D. Hayes
Ceres; Mrs. Roy Sholes, Pomona; Mrs. E. B.
Lunt, Flora, Elijah Richie. worthy overseer
was elected delegate to the Maine State grange
meeting held in Lewiston this week from the
18th to nth. The aRpointive officers will b.
chosen at the first regular meeting IN January
and the installationlwill taksiplaes Jan. sth.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-17
The News of Belfast.

Nearly all the stores opened Monday even
ing to continue until Christmas. TINS = prac
tically week earlier than usual
Seaside C. L. S. Circle will meet With Mis'
Alberta Wadsworth. 1876 High street, Monday
afternoon. Dec. 21st, at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. John T. Macdonald has given the Home
for Aged Women IS in memory of her mother
Mrs. Stephen G. Bicknell, one Of the Homes
first directors
A little red rose. resting on tiny ferns and
with much Of its fragrance and beauty re-
naming, was received from Georgetown, Fia'
with these words: "Picked out in the garden
They had kitten in the Bozeman home and
a lady visitor patted it one day and said to
Billie: "Hear her machinery 60" AND Billie
said: Eyes, she's burning up the gasoiene.
Frank L. Towle and family of Searsport ave-
nue., East Belfast, have taken the furnished
lower tenement of Frank E. Bramhall at the
corner of Cedar and Franklin streets, for the
winter months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Washburn and little
daughter, Charlotte Frances, have moved here
from Foxcroft and taken rent in the James W.
Wallace house on Waldo avenue. Mr.. WASH
burn will work at his trade, carpentry.
HELP THE HOSPITAL. During the lnterven-
ing days between this and Christmas, offerings
will be received at the Waldo County Hospital
and anything in the way of money, table or
bed linen. blankets, towels or anything which
may be put tn use in the hospital Will be
gratefully received by the Woman's Hospital
Aid. A few cards have been sent out, but offer
ings are solicited from anyone who is willing to
give without further invitation. This has u.s.
uay been done at Thanksgiving, but it was
thought best to change the date to Christmas
this year. Anyone wishing cards to send to
friends may get them from Mrs. G. g. Abbott
Miss Anne V. Field or Mrs. Carl Fl. Stevens.
The BELFAST FAIR ASSOCIATION. The GER
tificate of organization of the Belfast Fair AS
sociation was recorded in the Waldo County
Registry of Deeds Dec. 9th, It's purposes are
to engage in amusement enterprises. agricu-
tural, food and street fairs, expostions, carni-
val, poultry shows, horse racing and celebra-
tions, the buying and selling of real estate and
other enterprises pertaining to the manage
ment of the same, The amount of capital
stock is $4,000; capital stock paid in, $500; par
value of shares, $780, Walter J. Clifford has
two shares of the preferred stock, Minnie A.
Clifford has one, and Orrin j. Dickey (all of
Belfast) has three. The above are directors.
Mrs Clifford is clerk. MIR. Clifford, president
and Mr.. Dickey, treasurer.
THE RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPH TAX. The
State Treasurer has issued statement Of the
railroad and telegraph tax apportioned to the
several cities, towns and plantations for the
year 1914. and payable Jan. l, 1915. Following
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-17
THE WAR NEWS.

The news generally is favorable to the Allies
A British squadron has destroyed four German
cruisers on the South Pacific and is pursuing
the fifth, The Servians have won great VIC
tory over the Austrians and the Germans have
been held in check by the Russian army. The
Allies are gaining ground in France. Germans
defeated by Russians near Warsaw. Three
British seaports bombarded by Germun squad
ron. 9 killed in Hartlepool and much damage in
towns. People fleeing from coast. Two Ger
man cruisers reported sunk and British flotilla
in action,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-17
HELP THE HOSPITAL.

There is to be Christmas offering at the
Waldo County Hospital during the month of
December.
Any contributions which you may care to
make, either Of money, table or bed linen.
blankets, towels. or any thing which may be of
use in the Hospital, will be gratefully received
by the Woman's Hospital Aid,
At WALDO COUNTY HOSPITAL.
Belfast, Maine, Dec 1914.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-17

Rose Newell, widow of the late John B. Syl-
vester, died at her home. No. "a Union steeet.
Dec. 18th. She was the daughter of the late
Levi and Susan Newell and was born in Bucks
port March 81, 1851. She had been i'll for some
time with organic disease Of the heart. Three
sons and one daughter survive: John Fred of
Belfast. William N. Of Waltham, Mass, Ralph
E. Of Pasadena, Calf, and Mrs. Violet NJ.
Carter of Belfast. The funeral took place at
her late home Saturday at p. M, Rev. Walter
+. Sturtevant, Baptist. officiating. The inter.
mept will be in Grove Cemetery.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-12-17

declared he intended to return it. 1t was
brought out that, although the father paid
Davis for the care of the children. they had re-
ceived but little personal attention and were
badly in need of clothes. The children return
ed to Randolph with their father on the 2
O'Clock train Saturday afternoon.
THE MUNICIPAL CHRISTMAS TREE. At a
meeting of the general committee Dec 10th it
was voted to secure 1000 buttons bearing the
picture in colors of Santa Claus and appropri-
ate wording, to be used by the soliciting com.
mittee in soliciting funds. Each person CIV
ing money for the work will receive and wear
a button. Elon B. Gilchrest is chairman of the
soliciting committee and will begin work as
soon as the buttons are received. Santa Claus
was chos en- and Walter ]. Clifford and Charles
E. Rhoades have been appointed committee
to prepare his reindeer and sleigh. A space
will be roped off on the post office steps for
the choruses. The Band has generously offer
ed to play at the tree, and q quartet com
DOS ed of J. Lee Patterson, H. A. Drinkwaterss !
William Lower and Arthur Welch will accom-
pany the chorus and carol singing. 1t was
voted to have the words Of the hymns which
are to be sung printed and passed out, that
all may take part in the singing. canvas OF
the city has been made and dinners will be
sent to every family in need and as far as pos
sible the wants OF the children as expressed in
their letters will be gratified. Santa Claus
will also have bag Of candy. nuts and fruits.
for every child present at the tree. Last Sum
day the pastors Of the several churches gave
an outline of the proposed festivities and
made an appeal for aid, fnaccial and other
wise. to ensure it, success.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1914-11-27
No 1880
ORDER FOR CREDITORS TO PRESENT

ORDER FOR CREDITORS TO PRESENT
CLAIMS, Etc.
State of Minnesota, County of Hen
nepin. In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Maria
A. Miller, Deceased.
etters of administration on the Es-
tate of Maria A. Miller, deceased,
late of the County of Hennepin and
State of Minnesota, being granted to
Michael Miller of said county and
lstate;
And it appearing upon proper proof
bv the affidavit of the said Michael
Miller, made and filed herein, that there
are no debts against the estate of the
said Maria A. Miller, deceased.
It is Ordered, That three months be and
the same is hereby allowed from and
persons having claims or demands
against the said deceased are required
to file the same in the Probate Court OF
said County of Hennepin for examina-
tion and allowance, or be forever barred
1t is Further Ordered, That the first
=, Monday in March 1915, at 10 o'clock
a. M, at a general term of said Probate
Court, to be held at the Court House in
the City of Minneapolis, in said county.
be and the same is hereby appointed as
the time and place when and where
the said Probate Court will examine
and adjust said claims and demands.
And it is Further Ordered, That no
tlce of sdch hearing be given to all
creditors and persons interested in said
estate by forthwith publishing this
order once in each week, for three sue
c%essive weeks, in the Echo de POuest a
newspaper printed and published in said
county.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 10Th day
November 1914.
By the Court;
1874 JOHN A. DAHL
Judge of the Probate Court
N. A. L'Herault, Atty, 435 Palace Bldg.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1914-11-27
No. 1896

ORDER FOR HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT
AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION
State of Minnesota, County of Henne-
pin. In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Chris
tina Wilson, Decedent.
On receiving and filing the final ac-
count Of the administrator Of the
estate of said decedent, and his
petition praying for the allowance of
said account and for a decree assigning
the residue of said estate to the persons
by law entitled to the same.
1t is Ordered, That all persons inter
ested in said estate appear before the
said Probate Court o. Monday the 2lst
day of December 1914, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon, at the PROBATE Court in
the Court House at Minneapolis, in said
County, then and there to show cause
if any there be, why said account should
not be allowed and said estate should
not be distributed as prayed for in said
petition.
And it is Further Ordered, That
notice of such hearing be given by
publishing this order once in each week
for three successive weeks, prior to said
day of hearing, in the Echo de POuest
a newspaper printed and published in
said county and by mailing a copy of this
order to all the heirs-at-law of said de-
cedent when their address is known OF
can be ascertained by due diligence, al
least fourteen (14) days before the date
of said hearing, unless notice is waived
Dated at Minneapolis, this Oath day O
| November 1914.
By the Court:
l2-l1 JOHN A. DAHL,
Judge of the Probate Cour'
Ole Hartwick, Attorney, Granite Falls