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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18
PLOW CITY ENCAMPMENT
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

Members of the Pillow City encamp-
nuent, No 200. Independent order OF
Odd Fellows, met Wednesday evening,
reorganized the degree staff and elect
ed the following officers:
President and Captain-R. E. Crane.
Secretary and Treasurer-William
Wilcox.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18
Trouble Ahead.

THAT speech you made placing me
in nomination was a splendid state
ment of the case said the grateful
candidate.
"Yes," replied the old campaigner,
cit was a fine statement. But we're
going to have dickens of time prov
ing it."-Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18
Baked.

81 saw her one time when she
couldn't talk"
"How was that?"
The dentist had a napkin in her
mouth; also wad OF putty. mirror.
roll OF cotton and an electric drill.
She couldn't talk. but she tried to-
London Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18
Health Recipe.

One time a man asked the poet
Longfellow how to be healthy, and
this is the answer he received:
Joy. temperance and repose
Slam the door on the doctors nose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18
LODGE NOTES.

Olive Male chorus held first regulaS
rehearsal of the season. The chorus
accepted tie invitation to appear on
the program at the anniversary cele-
bration to be given by Swedish Olive
Rebekah lodge Sept. 25. The members
are looking forward to a busy season
and the leader, Adolph Ericsson, will
keep up the usual high standard of
the chorus.
Belle K. camp No. 102, r. N. A. met
last evening. AS the meeting night
happened on the day o. the wedding of
the supreme recorder, the secretary
was INSTRUCTED to send the congratula-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-18

New style ideas that are very smart and be-
coming-every woman will be interested in
the late style developments, whatsoever her
personal taste may desire-the perfect quality
the reasonable prices. and the true merit in
fabrics and the tailoring. is the final argument
for your early inspection of these garments.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
Choir Sunpcr.

The large choir of ST. Mary'S church.
the trustees and the officers ot the So
dalities OF the congregation were ten.
dered a supper at seven O'Clock las.
Thursday evening in s., Mary'S Hal,
by the pastor Rev. Fr. Nicholas Weyer
y very elaborate menu was served
After supper much amusement was de
rived from an impromu speech gwen
by Father Weyer and responded 10 by
Mr.. William Jeuck, ST. \ short al
deess WAS also given by Miss Gertrud"
Weideufeller, orEauist of st. Mary $.
Companionship and cheertulness pre
vailed among tine guests and their host
which made the evening enc Of pleasure
to br long remembered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
PECATONICA.
BY LLEwRIdYs MATTHIAS.

Mrs. Seph Davis spent from Tuesday
until Thursday Mt the George Johu's
home.
Quite number attended the Valen
tine box social held at No. . school
house Friday evening.
Miss Eulalia Richards spent Satur-
day and Sunday at her home in Mineral
| Point.
Master Orrin Tibbits is confined to
his home with severe cold
Mrs. James Hughes and son Willard
transacted business ut Mineral Point
Saturday.
Miss Jemima Davis is spending the
week Mt Mineral Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel James were
Rewey callers last Wednesday.
The savers are busy saving lumber
at Thomas Thomass.
VIII. Williams transacted business ut
IMMORAL Point Saturday.
Ed. Williams of Rewey completed
the well drilled ut the home of Mrs.
w. X. Jones last Friday,
Arthur Jones transacted business at
Belmont Saturday
A large crowd attended the party
given at the j. Nolen home last Friday
night
There was no church service at Bap-
list Sunday on account Of the stormy
weather
Hubert Davis transacted business at
Evansville Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs John James and family
spent Friday afternoon ut the home Of
Mr., w. X. Jones.
Mrs. Llewellyn Matthias spent II very
enjoyable afternoon at the home of her
sister Mrs. Frank Jones last Wednes
day.
Edgar Johns is slowly recovering
from an attack of pneumonia.
John NJ. Davis is on the sick list this
week
Mrs. John E. Davis held quilting at
her home last Thursday.
Miss Anna Schaaf spent Thursday
evening at the John E. Davis home.
Mrs. Grif. Jones spent Thursday at
the home of her sister Mrs. w. r.
Jones.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
State Historical Society kt Church,

The regular prayer meeting will be
held on Thursday evening.
Next Sunday is quarterly commun-
ion; The Love Feast will be held in the
Sunday School room at 9:30 a. m.
The evening service will begin with
the Epworth League devotional meet-
ing at $50 Z. N to be followed at $50
by the regular church service The
Sermon Theme will be The Sacred
Name. The third sermon ON the Ten
Commandments, The guilt and penal
ty for Profanity.
The Brotherhood will furnish the
music At the evening service.
Monday night fifty men SAT down to
a luncheon at the church. Previous to
the entertainment feature of the even
ing, a business session was held during
which ten new members were obljgat-
ed. The badge of the National order
was bestowed upon the new members
and they We're duly initiated into the
Brotherhood.
The Charter was draped in memory
of our departed brother he Rev. Alex.
B. Bourquard beautiful letter Of
appreciation for the Brotherhood re-
membrance was received and read
from Mrs. Bourquard now residing at
Marietta, Ohio
The High School Orchestra furnished
music which was highly appreciates
after dinner speakers We're Mr. $. c.
Naumau, Toast Master; Mr., John
Knight, Mr. John Hendra. MIR, r. \.
Barnes.
a very cordial invitation is hereby
extended to all to attend our services.
r. A. BARNES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19

ment of the mind etc. will be OF
special interest to the students as they
are closely connected with the school
work
Plumbers have installed radiator in
the gymnasium, which will aid greatly
in the comfort of the room.
Our fellows have been praoticing
regularly at basket ball aud unless
something prevents them will play
Dodgeville upon their floor Feb, u.
Try to accompany them and help them
win.
In many of the recitation rooms the
seats have been turned TO face different
direction This was due to the fact
that the teacher had to stand facing the
light HARVEY HuXrABLE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
SICK HOGS QUARANT TINED
Every Hog at Chicago Stock Yards TO
Pass Government inspection
Before 1t Can Be Sold.

Beginning Monday, Feb. 10, every
hog entering the Chicago Stock Yards
to pass government inspection before
it can be sold, according to Dr. w. +.
Lavery, assistant inspector of the local
bureau of arimal industry, and rnmors
current in the hog alleys The addition
of eight new veterinarians to the
federal force and the establishing of II
quarantine section in the hog alleys is
being made for this purpose,
This law is prevalent all over the
United States said DR.. Lavery to IL
reporter of the Farmers and Drovers
journal. All hogs will be inspected,
and if their temperatures are over l05
degrees they will be quarantined and
must be sold subject to post mortem
examination.
The report in the Yards is that If two
hogs in load are found sick they will
be condemned and the rest Of the load
yarded in quarantine, where their tenn
peratures will be taken. If they regis.
ter temperatures below l05 degrees they
can be sold, but if over, will be con.
demned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
N1IFFLIN.
BY kATHERYN GowMAN

Miss Susie Rain, who is employed at
Cobb, spent Saturday and Sunday at
her home here.
Ed. and Mrs. |. S Crecelius of
Aurora, H., greeted friends and rela
tives here from Saturday until Monday
Mr. rnd Mrs. Thomas Wilkinson, Sr.
made visit Friday to his brother and
wife at Platteville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Rain Were
Miffiin callers at Cobb Saturday.
Albert Gibbon was visitor in Mil
waukee few days recently.
James Watson took his son Stuart to
Livingston Sunday, where he attends
the High school there.
Mineral Point callers from here on
Friday were: G. l.. Wonn and wife
and Phil. Paynter and wife.
The A. G.. church will hold an ice
cream social here next Saturday even
ing, Feb. 2l.
Willie Bullian visited with relatives
at Livingaton last week.
Ed r. l.. Peterson of Aurora A. G..
College will be present here on March
/ and speak from the A. G. pulpit both
in the afternoon and evening.
j. r. Burton, Frank King and w.
Bullian spent Monday at Mineral Point
Mrs, Anna Poad returned to Mineral
Point Monday aftea a week end visit
with her mother Mrs. j. Rain a-d
other relatives.
NJ. e.. Tetterington was here from
Madison Thursday installing new gas
lights in the residence Of Frank Miller.
Thomas Caygill of Linden was Il
caller in town Monday.
DR.. Blay was a professional caller
Friday at the Charles Crapp home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
WALDWICK.

George Humbert was Mineral Point
caller Saturday.
A number from here attended the
home talent play at Allen Lodge hall
Saturday evening
Will Short and Henry Skinner We're
business callers at Darlington Friday.
Charles Harris was a business caller
at Blanchardville Saturday.
Mrs. Bell Gilbanks had a bee Sat
urday hauling lumber from Mineral
Point, for her new house
Richard Heath is still under the
doctors care suffering an attack of
pluersy
Fred Richardson and family of Hol-
landale are visiting relatives and friends
here this week.
Lee Gordon and wife spent Sunday
at the Barney Laverty home.
Abe Roberts of Fayette was bust
ness caller here Thursday.
Thomas Uren and family spent Sat
urday at the hom9 of Chad Harker.
Rev. Cookson and Willis Harris were
Mineral Point callers Saturday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
MINE RAJ POINT
HIGH SCHOOL.

lsIIIulluu lIIlultl IIIllllUIl
Our school is making rapid progress
in its work, The pupils all work with
will which shows that the school
spirit is the same as it always was.
The Seniors realize that they have but
four months to prepare for their gradu
alton and are digging into their
tasks with vim.
We We're entertained last Thursday
by the following who appeared in honor
of Liucoln's birthday;
Lincoln n's Gottshurg Address Willard Docring
Captain, My Captain. .,.. Engehert Kctterer
Second Inaugural Address T.. ..... Roy Phillips
Remarks Upon the Burial of Lincoln
Buford Cullicut
Each deserves credit for his delivery
of his part
The Seniors enjoyed their annual
dancing party last Saturday night,
Music was furnished by the Schultz
Orchestra and was proclaimed excellent
by all present. Mr.. and Mrs. p. o.
Vivian acted as chaperons. The party
was ii success from the start and every
Jne present enjoyed himself.
For many weeks pupils have been
under the training of Mrs. j. +.
Hendra and are now ready to enter the
Iratorical and Declamatory contests,
The members of the Freshman class,
who have been training will soon have
an opportunity to deliver their selec-
tions. Watch for the date of the
preliminary contest.
A number of our teachers attended
the teachers convention held at Madi
son last Friday and Saturday Owing
to this the high school enjoyed a vaca
ton.
The Community Institute will be in
full progress this week as there are
many lectures which will be valuable
and instructive to the pupils it has
been SO arranged that pupils, who care
to may hear these lectures without
interference with school work Such
subjects as personal hygiene Domestic
Science, Manual Training, Develop
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
New Town Election Law.

The different towns and villages Of
the county will come under the new
election law this spring and it will be
well for the committeeman Of the town
10 read up on the law. 1t appears that
the nominating caucuses must be held
at least seven days prior TO the day Of
election and all petitions Of candidates
for nominations must be filed seven
days before election. Those interested
would do well 10 look up the law. -
Chiffon Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
PLEASANT VIEW

Married, at Polkville, Miss, Oct. A.,
1913, Mr.. Frank Terrill of Mineral
Point. Wis, to Mrs. Annie Morgan of
Polkville, Rev. Bradshow officiating.
Mrs. Mark Hunt and two children
and Miss Abbie Richards spent Friday
at the home of Mrs. Charles Cox.
Miss Sophia Gratz and Mrs. Minnie
Helmann have returned from a five
weeks visit at Sitter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Clark aud son
Charles, who have lived on one of Will
Ferrill's farms for the past year, have
moved to the DR.. Ludden farm in Bar
reltown. While here they made many
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Buckingham Of
FitZsimons home.
George Cox spent a few days at the
home of his brother Charles Cox.
Samuel Cant and William Proctor
were in Linden on business.
George Thicker has return d from a
two months visit at his old home in
Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Murrish Of Plum
Grove spent last Wednesday at the
home of f. j. Fitzsimons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Demuth attend
ed the Catholic knights banquet at
Mineral Point Wednesday night.
A number from here attended the
play at Allen Lodge Saturday night.
Mrs. Nicholas Kieffer was a recent
visitor at the n. j. Laverty home
The new organ has come for the
church, and is satisfactory.
Misses Hazel johnson. Hazel Day
and May johnson and Jerry Humbert.
Willard Proctor and Harold Martin
spent Sunday at the home of l.. Gratz.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
Ladies' Whist Club Entertained at
Dodqevile.

The Ladies Whist Club of this city
was entertained at the home Of Mrs.
Llewellyn Davis at Dodgeville with the
Dodgeville Ladies' Whist Club last
Tuesday afternoon. An elegant supper
was served at six o'clock after which
the ladies all went to the picture show,
where special fine program was given
that evening for the new hospital there
AS sleighing was excellent, the two
sIeighloads of ladies enjoyed the ride
very much and many We're the words
of praise for the grand hospitality
shown them by the Dodgeville Ladies'
Whist Club.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
Under the Southern Gross.

In the Mineral Point public library is
a very interesting book with the title
Under TIL" southern Cross" or Travel
in Australia Tasmania, New Zealand,
Samoa and other Pacific Islands. To
the student of geography the book is u
veritable mine of Information. and to
the reader who does not like fiction but
prefers something rcal and tangible,
about humanity. the earth, tho sea and
the stars the book will he of absorbing
interest from beginning to end,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
JONESDALE.
By Miss EVALENA LEY.

Mrs. John Burns went to Dodgeville
Saturday for visit with relatives.
Patrick Smith of Ridgeway was a
caller here Monday.
Louis Girardin had business at
Dodgeville Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mendt of Hollan
dale spent Friday evening and Satur
day with friends at this place.
George Scherer mad business at Min
eral Point Monday.
William Skinner had business at
Dodgeville Saturday between trains.
Miss Mary Weier of South Ridgeway
spent Thursday and Friday with Mary
Ley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Timmy Burns and Ella
and Katie Burns of Hollandale spent
Wednesday at the John Burns home.
Mrs. John Burns and daughter Lii
ian and Misses Maude and Annie Cir
ardin attended the card party at Hol-
landale Thursday evening.
Peter Scherer of Chicago is visiting
with his brothers Nicholas and George
at this place.
The dance held here Friday night
was largely attended and all report a
good time.
Mary and Frank Sweeney of Fayette
spent Friday and Saturday at Edward
Girardin's.
The Misses Blanche and Dorothy
Carter gave Il party to a number Of
their friends at there home Friday
evening,
Mrs. George Scherer was a Dodge
vile caller Saturday.
Those who We're visiting here and
went to Dodgeville Saturday were Mrs.
F. J. Burke and daughter Alice and
son Roy. Misses Irene Griffin and Josie
Mcdonnell, Mary, Josephine and Eliz
abeth Dallas.
John Ley had business at Dodgeville
Saturday.
Miss Pearl Ducey spent Friday with
her sister Mrs. George Scherer and was
accompanied by George and Francis
Scherer who returned Sunday.
Frank Duncan had business at
Dodgeville Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ley and son
Joseph spent Sunday with friends at
Ridgeway
A number from here attended the
home talent play entitled THE Town
Marshal" at the Allan lodge hall
Saturday night
Pardon Keyes returned Monday,
after visiting his father at Ridgeway.
Mrs Charles Cox, Margaret Jones
and Selma Phillips of Dodgeville at
tended the Ladies Aid held at Mrs.
James JacksOn's Wednesday.
Miss Margaret Jones spent Saturday
with Mrs. Margaret Ley and brother
Dan.
Robert and Sumter jackson and
James Higgon returned from Chicago
Wednesday, bringing three carload of
cattle with them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
Seed Grains May Go BY Parcels
Post

Seed grains may soon be carried at
parcel post rate
Following the passage of a resolution
by the stockmen and grain growers at
tending the recent Wisconsin Farmers
Course. at least nine Of Wisconsin's
congressman have interested themselves
in the proposition, and already pro
vision has been embodied in the
omnibus postoffice bill providing for
the classification Of agricultural seeds
under parcel post rates and rulings.
The bill has been reported to the house
and its final approval and enactment
into law has been predicted.
The special exhibit Of market pack
ages shown at the Farmers Course
ths year, did much 10 arouse interest
in the possibilities Of sending farm pro-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
Social at St. Mary'a Hall.

The social held last Wednesday even.
ing ut st, Mary's hall by the married
ladies' sodaIity of ST. Mary's was
decided success The sodality has one
hundred and seventy two members at
this present time, and will tndeavor to
have more socials in the near future, to
form new friendships and genial com
panionship for ono another and unite in
good work at home aud for the eharoa
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
$4,000 Due From Philip Allen.

Dodgeville Sun Republic: y legal
matter of considerable interest was
settled in the circuit court here last
Friday, when the sum of S116,4 20.
with S1,325.S0 interest was ordered to
be paid by Philip Allen or his bonds
men, to the heirs Of the estate of VIM.
T. Henry, late of the city of Mineral
Point. Mr. Allen had acted AS admin
istrator of the Henry estate and as as =
signee of Emma Henry and the Henry
bank
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
Surprise Birthday Party.

A most enjoyable surprise birthday
party was given Mrs. Joseph GRADER at
her home last Thursday evening, by
twenty five of her lady friends Dainty
refreshments that the ladies brought
were served, They also presented
Mrs GRADER with a beautiful sugar
bowl and creamer in honor Of the occa
sion. Cards and social diversion pro
vided the evenings entertainment. All
report a fine time and wish Mrs.
GRADER many happy returns Of the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
Trinity Church Notices.

FRIDAY. ,;3o y PRAYERS and med
itation.
Saturday, $50 Z. m. Choir practices
Sunday, QuiuQuagesjma. Holy Com
munion at 500 a. IN,
Morning Prayer, Ljtany and sermon
at l0;30 a. N. Sermon, The Question
of Questions st, John MI, l6.
Sunday School at u.
Evening Prayer and sermon at .;30
p III. Sermon, The Conquering Life,
Exodus, NNII, 80.
Tuesday, 300 p. m, meeting of Guild
at the home of Mrs Calvert Spensley
Tuesday, ;;3o p. m, Confirmation
Instructions.
Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, Holy
Communion at 900 a m. Evening
Prayer and address at $50 p. III.
All are cordially invited to worship
with us.
The REV. WIN. FREDERICK PHlLIIPs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
Social at ST. Paul,s Hall.

The country ladies and gentlemen Of
st. Paul's church entertained the city
ladies and gentlemen of the congrega-
tion at the church hall last Wednesday
evening. There was large attendance
and an excellent supper was served
The remainder of the evening was spent
with pleasant social chat, cards, etc
A grand time was had by all present
The affair was delightful success in
every way
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
Ferndale Box Social.

Last Friday evening Il box social and
entertainment was given at the Fern
dale school by the teacher Miss Adeli
ade Schaumberg, The play entitled
"A scene in tailor shop" in which
Herman May, Raymond Howard, Leo
Grange and Earl Fry, young men of
the district, took part, proved Il decided
success, also the recitations of the
pupils Splendid music througout the
evening was furnished by Roy and
Charles Sieger There was large at
tendance. The proceeds amounted to
$26 35, which will be used for the beu.
eft of the school. The occasion proved
one of much pleasure to all
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
HIGHWAY Commissioners, i,
n. J. kuelIing Reelected President
At Madison Meeting.

At the meeting of the Wisconsin
Highway Commissioners association
in Madison on Feb. y, officers were
elected as follows: President. H. J..
Kuelling. Milwaukee; vice president
Robert Smith, Clear Falls; secretary
treasurer. G. H. Mainwaring, Gotham.
Messrs. Kuelling and Mainwaring are
re elected, but Mr.. Smith succeeds 5.
5. Crownhart of Ellsworth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19

Adams Bloom.

Married, at St. Paul church at 80
on Tuesday morning, Feb. Il 1914, by
Rev. l.. p. O'Reilly. Mr.. Wilfred Bloom
and Miss Mary Adams. Miss Agnes
Bloom acted AS bridesmaid and Clifford
Collins as groomsman.
The bride is the only daughter Of
Mrs. Margaret Adams and has grown
to womanhood here, graduating from
the High School The worthy young
couple will reside on the farm formerly
occupied by the groom mother.
Many friends extend very kind wish
es to them for happy and prosperous
life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-02-19
PROF. WASSAM' S LECTURE
The Secret OF Power Given in the
Methodist Church Feb. IL.

Methodist Church Feb. IL.
DIR, {, w. WaSs;m, Of the University
of Iowa, leoturod in the Methodist
Church on Thursday evening, Feb. -.
His subject was The Secret Of Power"
He was greeted hy n large audience and
WAS given close attention from the be-.
ginning to the close Of his able lecture.
The secret of power is, he said, to know
and guard against the weak points in
one's character and conduct. 70 do
this il is necessary to have good body,
a .,ood mjud and good heart AS a
chain is uo stronger than its weakest
link, So is a person only strong rs every
pWuriplo which controls his or her life
and action is true and cnnohNng. lie
illustrated this poiut in many ways,
and showed how necessary il is to guard
against ones weaxneSses AS an in
Struetor ot young men, the speaker
knows the manifold temptations which
heset them and he pleaded for an avoid.
ance of the things which dehase and
destroy manhood, tie especially de
uounced cigarette smoking, which, he
said. young men had confessed 10 him
was the cause IT their being unable to
keep mp with their studies He urged
his listeners to give heed to the higher
purposes of life and to keep themselves
strong in mind and body SO that they
might attain unto them, His counsel
throughout were good aud wholesome.