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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
He Was Mistaken.

Miss Ellen Terry, who underwent a
successful operation to her eyes re-
Gently, is noted for her wit, and she
was always the life and soul Of the
various theatrical companies of which
she was a member.
The famous actress was once ap-
pearing in play with certain actor
who was noted for his frritability. He
used to complain that Miss Terry con-
tinually laughed at him during one of
his most important scenes.
At last he wrote her letter on the
subject, in the course Of which he said:
ST am extremely sorry to tell you that
it is impossible for me to make any
effect in my scene If you persist In
laughing at me on the stage and so
spelling the situation. May l ask you
to change your attitude. as the scene
is a most trying one?"
To this Miss Terry replied as follows:
"You are quite mistaken. never
laugh at you on the stage. wait I'LL
I get homer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
FIFTY YEAR SEARCH ENDS.
p. c. Grimes, Seventy-five, Finds His
Long Lost Sister.

p. c. Grimes, Seventy-five, Finds His
Long Lost Sister.
Altus, Okla.-A search Of fifty years
extending over dozen different states,
during the progress of which small
fortune was expended in an advertis-
ing campaign. ended at Blair when p
G. Grimes Of Nebraska City. Neb.,
stepped from an express passenger
train into the arms of his sister, Mrs.
d. W. Jones of Altus.
Mr.. Grimes is seventy-fve years old.
Fifty years ago, after the marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones, the family broke
up. After a few years they lost trace
Of each other and all efforts to get into
communication were unavailing.
Mr.. Grimes then began his search.
It was mere accident that Grimes
finally found his sister. He had writ
ten a letter to her, directed to Rix, a
postoffice in Green county. long since
discontinued The letter was thrown
to Mangum, and Postmaster G. B.
Townsend, who happened to be per-
sonally acquainted with Mrs. Jones.
forwarded the letter to her.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Sheboyqan Dairy Board.

Sheboygan, Wis, May IL: Nineteen
factories offered 1,771 boxes of cheese
on the call board today and all sold as
follows: 1872 cases Young Americas at
15c, 105 cases longhorns at 1910, 1874
at 1910. and $40 boxes square prints
at 154c.
Sales year ago today on the She
boygan board were: 100 cases Young
Americas at 154c, 46 daisies at 15c, 2O2
cases longhorns at 148c, Ito at 144c,
and 70 boxes square prints at Ice.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
EATS FIRST REAL MEAL
after SURGICAL PROBE
Drank Lye When a Baby---Un-
able to Eat For Sixteen Years.

st. Louis. - Miss Katherine BesSe
eighteen years old, ate the first break
fast, luncheon and dinner she ever ate
in her life a few days ago. For six
teen years she had not tasted com
pletely food Of any description. The
channel Of her throat, the esophagus
was in position, but was entirely use
less until Or. Francis w. Kirsch per
formed an operation known as gas,
trotomy and brought her back to nor
NAL.
When she was two years old Miss
Besse, who is the daughter of the wild
ow of a grocer, drank a solution OF
lye while her mother was busy at her
Homework.
The I've burned away the membranes
Of the child's mouth and the lining OF
her esophagus and caused this channel
from her mouth to her stomach to be-
come strictured and to close tightly.
A physician who was called to at
tend her said she would die unless her
esophaguS was cut loose from her
stomach and a new one made from
parts of the stomach fashioned into a
tube and sewed to the surface Of her
breast.
Her parents refused to permit the
physician to cut away the deadened
esophagus but granted him permission
to bring the lining of the stomach to
the surface Of her body and make an
opening near the solar plexus, through
which liquid food might be given her.
DR.. Kirsch became interested in the
case. He began gentle probing with
q slender pliable steel rod, which he
forced down her esophagus. One after
another the closed places in the old
tissue were forced open and broken
apart. AS they were broken they were
left attached to the inside of the new
tissue that gradually had grown
around the unused tube
Nature then began it's process of alb
sorption until the new throat was clear
of any structure. Then the surgeon
placed the patient under an anaesthet-
ic and swiftly cut away the stitches
that held the lining Of the stomach to
the old opening in the breast. sewed
this together and dropped it in place.
sewed together the muscles that had
been severed sixteen years ago, cut
away the abnormal tissues that had
grown around the wound, stitched the
severed skin together and when Miss
Besse awoke from the ether told her
she had become normal again
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
The Pleasure Was All His.

Harold Jarvis, Detroit's we'll known
singer, always tries to please and be
accommodating. The other day gush
ing young thing, one Of those pests
who like to rub elbows with and fatter
the mighty, had been telling how much
she admired his singing.
"Oh, Mr.. Jarvis" she was saying as
she rolled her eyes in what she sup
posed was a soulful manner, II do sc
adore your singing. l want when
die that you sing at my funeral"
Here Mr.. Jarvis, never thinking how
it was going to sound, replied in his
most gracious manner:
81 would be pleased to, madam
Detroit Saturday Night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
BEES HAVE PARALYSIS.
Oklahoma Entomologist Finds Evil
dence of Disease.

Oklahoma City. Okla. &C. E. San
born, state entomologist at the A. and
NJ. college. has discovered that a dis
ease which he describes as paralysis
has attacked the honeybees in Oklaho-
ma. Dead bees are furnished him for
investigation.
He took live bees and infected them
with the bacillus Of the dead ones. and
soon they died. He says:
I'm death they showed the same ac-
ton as bees ordinarily found with
paralysis. Their abdomens became dis
tended. their two front feet drawn up
against their chests. the four hind feet
stretched out, sprawling and CULVER
ing; the mouth parts extended and
quivering and the head frequently
turned to one side"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
A Bit of Nerve.

A short time ago man was charged
in Glasgow with stealing a herring bar
rel. After the charge had been proved
the principal accuser thus addressed
the magistrate:
"'Deed, Sir Bailie, the man at the
bar is a great rogue. The stealing O
the barrel is naething to some Of his
tricks. He stole my signboard last
week, and what does your honor think
he did WITT"
THAT would be hard for me to say
replied the judge.
"Weel, sir, I'll tell ye," said the wit
ness. "He brought it into my ain shop
WI my ain name ont and offered to
sell met, as he said he thought 1t
would be o. mair use to me than ony-
body else."-Glasgow News.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
the Bindino Irvine Plant.

Rice Lake Times: The farmers of
the Great State of Wisconsin are again
a party to fight to finish with the
Irvine trusts and combinations that had
been bleeding them almost to death
previous to the establishment of the
binder Irvine plant at the State Prison
at Waupun. The present state ad-
ministration is rubbing it in pretty
hard on the farmer, Farm the farmer
has been the game of the monopolists
and politicians for the past forty years,
to our knowledge, and the good old
game seems to work just as perfect to-
day as it did in the past.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Assistant County Suner,ntendent.

Grant County News: The County
Board of Education raised the salary of
tie assistant County Superintendent.
For years Miss Van Dusen has efficient
ly filled the position and as the salary
had been only fifty dollars a month she
was about to leave the Office, when the
board raised it to eight hundred dollars
years. It is a just recognition of
faithful service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
An Act of Kindness.

Shullsburg Pick and Cad: At the
last meeting of the City Council John
Lehr was appointed City Treasurer in
place of Tom Terry diseased. The time
for which Mr.. Terry was appointed will
not expire for over year and Mr.. Lehr
has kindly consented to fill the unex-
pired term without remuneration. the
salary going to the Terry family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
How is Your Boiler?

It has been stated that man S
stomach is his boiler, his body is his engine and
bis mouth the fire box. Is your boiler (stom-
ach) in good working order or is it so weak
that it will not stand full load and not able to
supply the needed energy to your engine
(bodyD If you have any trouble with your
stomach Chamberlain Tablets will do you
good. They strengthen and invigorate the
stomach and enable it to do its work naturally.
Many very remarkable cures Of stomach trou-
BILE have been effected by them. For by all
daalars
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Man Takes His Own Medicine Is an
Optimist.

He has absolute faith in his medicine
he knows when he takes it for certain all
ments he gets relief. People who take DR..
Kings New Discovery for an irritating Cold are
optimits-they know this cough remedy will
penetrate the Innings Of the throat, kill the
germs, and open the for Nature to act. You
can't destroy Cold by superficial treatment
you must go to the cause of the trouble. Be an
optimist. Get bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
cOvery today.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
SHE QUIT PARSONAGE.
When Pastor Husband Forgot Art Of
Kissing.

st. Louis.-Mrs. Eugenia Anderson.
nineteen years old. seven months bride
Of the Rev. Arthur r. Anderson. pastor
of the Central Christian church in
Granite City. has returned to the home
of her mother. Mrs. Minnie Koch Of
this city, because she says her husband
would not kiss her.
She told a reporter that in the last
two months her husband had kissed
her but once and that this lone salute
was bestowed. not upon her lips, true
lover fashion, but in half hearted
way on her cheek.
She said she did not wish to be di-
vorced and would be glad to resume
her place as mistress Of the manse if
her husband would only give her lit
tie affection.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Injured When Car Turned Over.

Platteville Witness: George Kobdish
was badly injured Thursday evening
near Rockville when Matt Burners
car tipped over. He suffered severe
scalp wounds, necessitating seventeen
stitches. His chest was also badly in
jured. Jasper McPhail also was quite
severely injured. There were seven
persons in the car at the time, when
one of the rear wheels broke, the car
turning turtle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
r. F. ConIon Has Operation.

Cuba City News Herald: R. F.
Conlon was operated upon Tuesday, at
Platteville hospital. It is said that a
small bone which had been pressing on
the sciatic nerve was removed. His
condition is favorable as we go to press.
Richard is the third member of one
family to undergo an operation within
one wear.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20

Blanchardville Blade; The play
ground apparatus has without doubt
caused better attendance in school this
year. 1t has provided good healthy
recreation for the large number who
never would otherwise exert them
selves. Lastly it reduces to minimum
the difficult problem of handling large
numbers of children at recesses and
Moons.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Kicked by a Colt.

Highland Press: Joe David residing
near Dry Bone, received a bad kick
from colt one day last week. He was
passing behind the colt which was tied
in the barn, when the animal kicked,
catching Joe in the forehead, opening
up cash which required several
stitches to close it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20

of eight or nine feet. The host ven
tured to ask the reason Of this hop
ping. The shahzada politely replied
"'You see, this carpet is green, with
pink roses here and there. Green is
sacred color with us, SO we are
obliged to hop from rose to rose. 1t is
good exercise, but rather fatiguing, l
confess"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Some Forms Of Rheu matism Durable

Some Forms Of rheumatism Durable.
Rheumatism is a disease character
lied by pains in the joints and in the muscles
The most common forms are: Acute and
Chronic Rheumatism, Rheumatic Headaches,
Sciatic Rheumatism and Lumbago. All Of
these types can be helped absolutely by apply
ing some good liniment that penetrates. AS
application of Sloan's Liniment two or three
times day to the affected part will give instant
relief. Sloan's Liniment is good for pain, and
especially Rheumatic Pain, because it pene-
trates to the seat of the trouble, soothes the
afflicted part and draws the pain. "Sloan's
Liniment is all medicine Get Csc bottle
now. Keep it handy in case Of emergency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
The Happiest Heart.

Who drives the horses Of the sun
Shall lord it but a day.
Better the lowly deed were done
And kept the humble way.
The rust will find the sword Of fame;
The dust will hide the crown.
Aye, none shall nail SO high his name
Time will not tear it down.
The happiest heart that ever beat
Was in some quiet breast
That found the common daylight sweet
And left to heaven the rest.
John Vance Cheney.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
White Man With Black Liver.

The Liver is blood purifier. 1t was
thought at one time it was the seat Of the pas
sions. The trouble with most people is that
their Liver becomes black because Of impurities
in the blood due to bad physical states. causing
Billiousness, Headache, Dizziness and Consti-
patton. DR.. Kings New Life Pills will clean
up the Liver, and give you new life. 25c at
your Druggist.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Methodist Minister Recommends
Chamberlain Couch Remedy.

Rev. James A. Lewis, Milaca, Mimi,
writes: ''Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been needed and welcome guest in our home
for number of years. highly recommend it
to my fellows as being a medicine worthy of
trial in cases of colds, coughs and Group"
Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy trial and
we are confident you will find it very effectual
and continue to use it as occasion requires for
years to come, as many others have. For sale
By all dealers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Ford Carter Afflicted.

Dodgeville Snn Republic: Ford
Carter, who has been with Strong's
Bank for sometime past, has been COM
PEELED to give up his position for the
present on account of failing sight.
Ford is mighty good fellow and the
patrons of this bank will miss him be-
hind the wicket.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Whole Family Dependent.

Mr.. e. Williams, Hamilton, Ohio,
writes: "Our whole family depend on Pine.
Tar Honey Maybe someone in your family
has severe Cold-perhaps it is the baby. The
original DR.. Bells Pine-Tar Honey is an ever
ready household remedy-it gives immediate
relief. PineTa Honey penetrates the Innings
of the Throat and Lungs, destroys the Germs,
and allows Nature to act. At your Druggist, Csc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20

Zada for three days,
giving him q hand
some suit of rooms
in his house. The
morning of t b e
shahzada's arrival
the American host
visited him in his
apartment and was
amazed to see the
royal guest and his
entire staff hopping
about the floor I'm
the oldest W q y.
They conversed po-
litely and gravely,
but instead Of walk
ing they hoped,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
The Best Couch Medicine.

Remedy ever since have been keeping house, ="
says L. @. Hames, of Marbury, Ala. II con-
slider it one of the best remedies ] ever used
My children have all taken it and it works like
charm. For colds and whooping cough it is
excellent" For sale by all dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Accident on playground.

Blanchardville Blade: Last Thursday
several boys at school were to see how
far they could jump from the swings
when they were in motion. As con-
sequence Clinton Alfred fell and broke
his arm.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
- The -
Scrap Book
Made It Pretty Lively,

A Washington official, speaking OF
plumbers in the diplomatic service, told
Of mistake committed by an Ameri
can in Afghanistan. He said:
"This American entertained the shah
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-20
Don't You Believe Il.

Some say that chonic constipation
cannot be cured. Don't you believe it. Cham
berlain's Tablets have cured others-why not
you? Give them trial. They cost only a
quarter. For sale by all dealers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-18
Falls City Boosters
Secure Convention

BROKEN BOW. Neb.. June n.-lspe-
cial Telegram. )-rhere was no falling eft
In the erowds that attended the third
and last day Of the state Sunday school
oonvention. The total registration for
thu three days e les, according to SEQ
Rotary Kimberly This is coo above the
hiEh-water-mark OF previous conventions.
Nearly 1000 people crowded the tent
"Wednesday night to hear DR.. Wilton Lit
tlefieid Of New York City lecture on the
Gale OF Life"
Owing 20 q heavy rein this morning
the proposed automobile tr1p for the dele.
safes had TO be abandoned
The Falls city Booster club erected a
screen and showed films Of that city
upon II in an attempt TO secure the con-
ventson for next year. They got t. The
Fails city special over the Burlington
viii leave here tonight after the farewell
session. The total mileage OF the state
and county delegates Is 66,Sc3 miles.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-18
CATFISH BAKE AT
MANAWA FOR T. P. A.

/ Continued from Page One.)
were done. Everybody filed over along
the line and the experienced men pulled
up the sticks on which the fish were
and presented them to the diners, who
then walked over to the tables, passing
en- route couple of busy men, who
handed each a bottle of beer.
Paper table cloths and paper dishes
were there and anon came strong men
bearing a washboiler full OF boiled
''taters," which they distributed along
timetables. other servitors brought rad
ishes and onions. Still others distributed
butter and others brought salt ana rolls
also.
Forks there were and knives. But the
real catfish bake veterans took the sticks
in their hands and ate the flesh directly
from the fish. II any man wanted a
second fish he could have II. AS each
fish was from sixteen 10 twenty-five
/ inches in length and weighed from two
to four pounds. there is no record OF any
man Cor woman who wanted a second.
And the band played on.
And stin the clouds desisted
And finally folks were filled and began
running for the cars. And then the rain
descended anew.
Chairman George w. Long of the en-
tertainment committee and his assistants
were greatly eisted with the outcome.
Catfish Baker Morrison and his assistants
were elated. Everybody was elated.
The Illinois bunch" proved to be the
! chaps who put the noise" in Illinois in
the morning. Headed by a bazoo band
they paraded the streets. marching into
the newspaper offices and serenading the
editorial and business staffs.
Illinois Men In Parade.
Charles A. Nelson OF Chicago headed
the paraders and at each office George
F. Cogshall. popularity known as the
Caruso OF Canton (nI'. and Frank L.
Bennett, basso profundc, led in the
singing OF "Illinois'
The paraders also marched through
several hotels. They found the mayor
alighting from his automobile at the
city hall and made him give them
speech.
This is the Last Day.
Friday is the last day Of the big CON
Vention. The business sessions will be
| devoted largely to election of officers
and choosing the next meeting place.
The officers slate was all arranged
in the caucus of the steering commit
tees Monday night. Everything went
| harmoniously there. c. F. Tomlinson OF
High Point, N. c., had no opposition for
the office OF president and win be elected.
T. s. Logan OF St Louis will be re-
elected national secretary treasurer, an
office the salary OF which was raised
from 5000 TO $500 by an amendment to
the constitution OF this convention.
George e. Begerow Of Omaha will. Il
is said. be reelected national director.
]. r. Bass OF Tennessee and ]. v. Hardy
Of Texas are other prominent candidates
for national directorships. Three new
directors. residing in st. Louis, and four
residing elsewhere. are to be chosen
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-18
ITALY MAKES GAINS
AT SEVERAL POINTS
Official Report from Rome An
nounces Series Of Victories Gov
ering Entire Front
ALPINE TROOPS SCALE CRAGs

ROME, June 16.-(Via Paris,
June 17.)-Italian successes at vari-
Gus points on the battle line are
claimed in an official statement is
sued at the War office, which says
Fighting to our advantage is re-
ported from all along the front, nota-
bly, at Seugnatorta and Brentonice,
in the Adige valley, at Fedsja Pass
and Montepiano. in Galore, along the
line of crests from Vale Piccolo to
Vellegrande in Carnie, where the
enemy has redoubled his efforts in
the last few days and at certain
points along the Isonzo, where our
troops are making secure successes
already obtained.
Especial Importance attaches TO the
action developed in the Monte Nero zone
by our Alpine troops. to whom had been
entrusted the task OF dislodging the
enemy from ambush along the rocks
which buttress the summit OF the north
ern side II was begun at night by a
daring and difficult escalade Of the crags
The action was continued at dawn by i'm
petuous attacks, which were crowned
with complete success. Up to the present
the capture OF $40 prisoners, including
fourteen officers. has been announced,
but this is only the first installment."
French official Report.
PARIS. June 1.-THE French war office
this afternoon gave out statement on
the progress of hostility. which reads as
follows:
I'm the Vosges the progress made by us
yesterday rendered us complete masters
OF the line of heights which dominate
the valley Of the Fecht river to the north
OF steinbruck and Metzerald.
ITO the south also we have gained
ground between the two branches of the
upper Fecht and along the heights which
separate the valley OF the Fecht from the
valley Of the LAUGH.
Regarding the rest Of the front there
is nothing to add to the announcement
made last night"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-18
American Writer
Killed by Fall of a
Military Aeroplane

PARIS. June 17.--Henry Beach Need
ham, an American writer. has been killed
In the fall OF a military aeroplane.
Henry II. Needham was a native Of
wineote. Pa. He was born in 1sr. studied
at Brown university and was later adj
mitted to the bar. He joined the staff OF
the New York Evening Post i'm 1894
Later he contributed to magazines. He
became we'll known through his investiga-
ton OF labor and living conditions in the
Mesaba range, Minnesota, and on the
Isthmus Of Panama