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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
BANKS new HOME.
A Fine, Modern Building, Well Ap-
pointed and Well Equipped.
FARMERS AND CITIZENS BANK
Expect to Occupy Their Own Build
ing Saturday. Law Offices OF
Thomas NJ. Priestiey on Second
Floor; A Fine Suite of Rooms.


Under the skillful hands of workmen
the building on High street long occu
pied as the post Office has been trans
formed into building of modern de-
sign for banking house and will be
occupied as such by the Farmers and
Citizens Bank on Saturday morning.
The interior is of the most modern type
with every appointment for facilitating
business
From tile and marble vestibule one
steps into the lobby, which extends
nearly the entire length of the building
and is generously supplied with desks
seats and other conveniences for the use
of customers. The wainscoting, trim
and fixtures are of highly polished
quartered oak, harmonizlng perfectly.
Floors are tile with marble base. The
ceiling has exposed beams which carry
indirect electric light fixtures of latest
design.
The president Office is in front and
connected with the counting room by
means of gate. The grill is of solid
bronze and very attractive in design
A large vault is provided for the use of
the bank, opening into the counting
room. The safety deposit vault is made
easily accessible to patrons and is To-
Gated just beyond the counting room.
The directors have provided large
and splendidiy furnished room for their
own use. A special room with all
modern appointments, has been pro-
vided for the use of lady patrons. The
whole room is model of convenience
and beauty.
On the second floor is large, we'll
lighted and we'll finished room, which
will be used as a room for meetings of
the stockholders and for meetings of a
public nature.
T. M. Priestley's Law Office.
Thomas M. Priestley has his law
office on the second floor. The rooms,
which have been especially filled up for
his use, are equal to any law offices in
the larger Nties.
The whole building is credit to the
town.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
SEES HIS FIRST PRESIDENT.
Toll Keeper Shakes Hands With Wood
row Wilson.


Cornish, n. H.-Being president Of
the United States does not entitle
Woodrow Wilson to cross the Cheshire
toll bridge over the Connecticut river,
near Claremont, N. H., without pay
ing the regular fee of 15 cents. He
found that out recently.
Mr.. Wilson on his vacation here has
motored across this toll bridge per-
haps a score of times and always with
out being recognized by the seventy
four-year-old toll keeper. Each time he
has leaned down from his seat beside
the chauffeur and paid the 10 cents
from his own pocket.
A few days ago the president reach
ed into his pocket for the right change
as soon as the car slowed up, but he
found that at last the aged keeper had
recognized him as the cOuntry's chief
executive. Instead of the accustomed
Fifteen cents. please" Mr.. Wilson
was greeted with
"Are you the president of the United
States?"
Mr.. Wilson smilingly acknowledged
his identity.
"I never saw president before
said the keeper, "and would like to
shake hands"
They shook hands, the keeper col
lected his fee and the presidential au-
tomobile speeded on back to Harlaken-
den. the summer White House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
MOTHERS PENSION BILL
CHANGED BY LEGISLATURE

Burlington Standard Democrat: The
Racine county board Of supervisors is
to be forced to change it's attitude in re-
gard to making an appropriation for the
support of dependent children under
the so-called Mothers Pension act
as the legislature has passed new law
which makes it necessary for county
boards to make an appropriation for the
support of such children. Under the
new bill the administration of the
pension provision is placed in the hands
of the county judge. 1t provides a
monthly aid of fifteen dollars for the
first dependent child and ten dollars
month for each ;her child. Under the
law should the county board refuse to
make such appropriations the amounts
may be paid out of the state treasury
and assessed back to the counties in
taxes.
The law providing for dependent
mothers and children was passed sever
dl years dSO, UuO III many VI UuO NN0A
ties the county board declined to make
appropriations to carry out the provi-
sions of the act. Racine county was
one of these counties. The matter
brought long discussion before the
county board and several organizations
strongly urged the appropriation but
the county solons in this county re-
fused to make any appropriation and
the law was inactive go far as this
county was concerned.
The officials of the county believe
that in the long run the enforcement of
the law will be a real saving to this
county as it is thought that in many
cases dependent children can be cared
for cheaper right here than at the state
institution maintained for this purpose.
Read over the want advs. on page 8
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
Mr.. David JinkinS.

who passed from this life Thursday,
August 12, 1915, was born in Leicester
shire, England, March II, 1888. His
father and mother were David Jinkins
and his wife Mary. Mr.. Jinkins left
England for Toronto, Canada, in the
year 1859. In 1858 he was married to
Miss Ellen Kingsley of Toronto, and in
1860 they came to Wisconsin and
Miffiin, Iowa county. Fourteen chill
dren were born to them four sons and
ten daughters, eleven of whom are
now living. The wife and mother
died July %, 1881
Eleven years ago Mr.. Jinkins gave up
farming, and made his home with his
children. In his later years he suffered
greatly from rheumatism. Seven
months ago he was taken with severe
illness and confined to the house at the
home Of his daughter Mrs. George L.
Brown, Mineral Point. He suffered
much in his last illness, but bore it
patiently. He had the best care by mis-
children. Last Thursday forenoon he
passed away quietly, at the ripe age OF
80 years months 10 days, leaving 4
sons, 7 daughters, 45 grandchildren, 10
great grandchildren. and one brother,
Mr.. Henry Jinkins of Mifflin.
Services were held at the home of
Mr. George 1. Brown, Saturday, II a.
m. Rev. John Hardcastle, Rev. R. A.
Barnes and Rev George Grifiths
officiated. The remains were laid at
rest in the family lot in the Miff1in
cemetery. The pallbearers were eight
grandsons. Music was rendered at the
house by the Royal male quartet, and
at the cemetery by members Of the
Miff1in church choirs.
The sons and daughters of Mr..
Jinkins who remain are, Mrs. Isaac
Brown, Mrs. John E. Davis, Mrs.
Owen J. Davis and Mrs. James Tibbits,
Pecatonica; Mrs. George I. Brown and
Miss Orah Jenkins of Mineral Point;
Robert Jinkins of Livingston; William
and Mrs. John Grifiths of Mifflin
Charles Jinkins of Milwaukee; and
Herman Jinkins of Madison.
The decedent, Mr.. David Jinkins,
was always deeply interested in his
family and ever sought their welfare.
He was a good, true, sturdy pioneer
and by his industry added much to the
material growth of his community in
which he lived.
He appreciated the public schools and
encouraged his children to secure 8
good education. He had the confidence
of his neighbors, and was elected te
various local offices, which he filled
with ability and fidelity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
Mrs. j. r. Boynton Called Home.

Mrs. Lucy Boynton of this place died
on Thursday, Aug. 5, and her funeral
was held on Saturday afternoon, with
services in the Methodist Episcopal
church, Rev. R. A. Barnes officiating
On Saturday evening, July 81, Mrs.
Boynton went for walk after tea. A
shower coming, she hurried into the
house. After half hour or so she said
that she would go to bed, as her limb,
which was hurt in 1911, was giving her
So much pain. She did not leave her
bed again. and when she was seriously
i'll. another mothers daughter, gave
her daughters care At 4:30
Thursday morning she entered into life
eternal.
The decedent's maiden name was
Lucy Banfll. She was born in Albany,
N. Y, May %, 1886. Sac was united
in marriage to Mr.. John F. Boynton, in
Potosi, Grant county, and came with
her husband to Mineral Point which
place was ever afterwards her home.
She was the mother Of three chill
dren Eugene L., Frank and Mary.
The husband and sons preceded her to
the grave. and Miss Mary lives to
mourn her mothers death.
Mrs. Boynton united with the
Presbyterian Church of Mineral Point
when Rev. Mr.. Fisher was pastor, and
afterwards joined the Methodist church
of which she remained a most faithful
member. She was kind hearted and
loving mother and a good neighbor,
and leaves a host Of friends, who
cherish her memory.
Besides her daughter, Mrs. Boynton
is survived by her sister Mr. j. G.
Squires, and four nieces, Mrs. Nellie
Smith, Mrs. Grant Eastman, Mrs.
Elizabeth Washburn and Mrs. P.
Hendershot. All the nieces were
present at the the funeral. The burial
was in Graceland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
FAST BASE BALL AT THE FAIR

A Lively Interest Manifested in the
Games Scheduled for Next Week.
That great awakening of interest in
the national game will be plainly mani
fest when the games scheduled for the
First and Best fair of 1915 are called at
the fair grounds next week.
The opening game on Wednesday will
be between the Zinc company team and
the Public Service team. Both sides
are training hard for the struggle.
The game on Thursday will be con
test between the old rivals, Linden
and Dodgeville.
On Friday Mineral Point and High
land will play for the championship of
southwest Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
GIRL DROWNED IN CISTERN
Daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Zander Of Garrison Grove.

At about 8 o'clock Tuesday evening
Miss Josephine Zander, aged II, was
found drowned in the cistern at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Zander of Garrison grove She
was nice bright girl.
It is not known how the accident oc-
cured; but it is reported tnat she was
drawing water from the cistern with a
rope and bucket, and that she slipped
and fell into the cistern.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
IMPROVING DARLINGTON ROAD

w. j. Pearcy, county highway com
missioner, William Morgan. engineer,
w. H. Bohan, street forman, and Wal
ter Horn, lineman, were at work last
Friday setting stakes for the improve
ment of the Darlington road within the
city of Mineral Point. This has long
been bad piece of road and it's i'm
provement will be greatly appreciated
by the great number Of people who
travel that way.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
FIRE COMPANY
BUILDING IMPROVED

The Mineral Point Fire Company
have just completed some fine improve
ments on their building adjoining the
Municipal auditorium. They have a
fine home and keep it in spick and span
condition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
MRS. PETER STEFFES DIES

Mrs. Peter Steffes of Louisiana died
at the farm home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Nicholas Rock, Sr., Tuesday,
August 10, 1915. The time of the fun
eral has not been set, awaiting the
arrival of the family from Louisiana
Mrs. Steffes arrived here from Louisiana
about four weeks ago thinking that the
change would benefit her, but death
occurred Tuesday morning at half past
eleven.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
FOWLER AND CLARK'S SHOW
Here Last Saturday, Gave Yer,
Fine Performance.

The Fowler & Clark Dog and Pony
Show gave an afternoon and evening
performance here last Saturday, July 81.
They had their tents spread upon the
Homesite property, north of this city.
Owing to the long distance from town
their attendance was small but those
there pronounced it as being a very
good show and we'll worth the price of
admission. Their dogs and ponies were
all very intelligent and showed very
careful training on the part of their
masters,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
WILL BUILD A GARAGE
P. O. Vivian has purchased from
William Ferrill the site of the old
Lanyon machine shop and foundry and
intends to build thereon large modern
garage
Clerks VS.. Public Service.

Another interesting game Of ball was
played on Friday evening between the
Clerks and Public Service teams at the
fair grounds, in which the Clerks were
again defeated, the final score being s
to 4. Many people were out to see the
game and seemed to enjoy themselves.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
SANITARY PUBLIC
DRINKING FOUNTAINS

The city of Mineral Point has in
stalled two new sanitary public drink
ing fountains, on the corner Of
High and Chestnut streets, and one on
Commerce street. near the City Hotel.
They are credit to the town.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs. Amelia Spang.

Mrs. Amelia Mitchell Spang, whose
call from this earthly sphere occurred
on Tuesday night, Aug. 3, was born in
this city March /, 1857.
Excepting the sixteen years that the
family lived in Cobb, Mrs. Spang has
spent the So years of her life as a resi-
dent of Mineral Point. Her marriage
to Mr.. Joseph T. Spang took place in
this city in 1876 Six months ago there
came to herself and family the mex
pressible sorrow of parting from their
kind husband and father, who was in
the hey day of life and full of plans and
activities which connected him with the
busy world. The shock Of his apparent
untimely death was, without doubt, too
great for Mrs. Spang to overcome with
her somewhat frail constitution and it's
vita! relation to the present sorrowful
occasion is unquestionable. Visits with
her children and other friends gave
some alleviation to her otherwise con-
stant heartache, but nature yielded at
last to the undermining power that was
working against it. and with but few
hours or even moments of warning to
her family the fatal moment came, the
earthly tenement gave up it's spiritual
occupant and Mrs. Spang was at rest.
Those who Constitute the immediate
family and closest relatives of the de-
parted are the two sons-Allen T. of
Livingston, who was with his mother
at the time Of her passing, and DR..
George w. Of Clintonville; two sisters
Mrs. Julia Kislingbury of Alta, Iowa,
and Mrs. T. Grange of Spencer. Iowa;
three brothers-Henry of Idaho, Edward
of Boise City and John of Salt Lake
City; also two daughters in law and
grandchild.
Mrs. Spang was of retiring though
genial disposition. Her home was the
largest part Of her world. She was
never happier than when in the midst
of her loved ones whose comfort and
success in life she was ever desirous of
promoting. Her sons certainly rise up
to call her blessed.
The funeral, which occurred on Fri
day afternoon, was conducted by Rev.
w. j. G. Bond and was very largely
attended by her neighbors and friends,
showing the high regard in which she
was held by the community.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to sincerely thank our
friends for their kindness, assistance
and sympathy during the sickness and
burial of our departed mother.
ALLEN IT SPANG
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
PU UBL|C LIB RARY
Invitation to Fair Week Visitors
and Home Corners.
STORY HOUR ON THURSDAY
August IL at 8 p. m.-WiII Be Omit
ted During Fair Week.

August IL at p. m.-WiIl Be Omit
ted During Fair Week.
The children's story hour will be held
at p. m. on Thursday, August r.
Miss Jane Potter will be the story teller
During Fair week the story hour will
be omitted
From the State Board of Public Af-
fairs the library has received the fol-
lowing publications:
Report upon the Survey of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin.
Report of CO. operative survey on con-
ditions and needs Of Wisconsin S normal
schools.
Visitors and home corners to Mineral
Point during Fair week are cordially
invited to visit the library in its new
home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
SCHOOL EXHIBIT AT MINERAL POINT
FAIR
FAIR
AUGUST L TO 20, 1915.

In 1914 Iowa Countys School Exhibit at the
Mineral Point Fair took FIRST place at the State
Fair. This years exhibit will be complete
than last years exhibit because of better co-opera
ton of schools. Teachers and pupils ought to
send in their work early SO that they will be given
free admission tickets for the entry.
CONTESTS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 10 AN.
Pupils who enter the contest will be given admis-
sion tickets good for Thursday Friday for
credtable work Tickets will be given away at
the contest. Contest prizes amount to $45 in cash.
Get premium list from Mr. D. E. Jacobs or
Supt Van Malta.
A number of children have made entries and
received their free admission tickets We want
200 more. ESSE VAN NATTA,
Superintendent OF Educational Department.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
Postmaster at HoIIandaIe.

It is reported that Mrs. Peter Morgan
has been appointed postmaster at Hol-
landale. A good appointment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
Base Ball.

Tuesday evening the Zinc works and
Clerks played another game OF ball,
which resulted in a victory for the
Zinc works, score of 40.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST
For the Week Beginning Wednes-
day. AUGUST 10, 1915.

Fair weather for four or five days
probably followed by showers the last
two or three days of the week. Moder
ate temperature.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12

Resolve to seed clover with rye and
winter wheat this fall-it will mean a
lot to future crops. Get the habit of
adding humus to the soil-it will pay
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
ALL FAIR WEEK
At the Municipal Theatre, Mineral
Point.
MUSICAL COMEDY SUCCESSES

Six Big Nights, Starting on Monday
August is.
Arthur Clamage and his twenty five
singers, dancers, comedians, will ap-
pear at the Municipal Theatre all next
week in a repertoire of standard must
cal comedies. There will be new
show every night.
The committee guarantees this show
to be we'll worth the money. The
opening bill is His Highne SIS the Bey."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
CARD OF THANKS.

l would here express thankful ap-
probation of loving services rendered
by many friends in the past as we'll as
at the present time.
MARY E. BOYNTON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
MRS. HIGHT SPEAKS AT FAIR
Under the Auspices of the Wisconsin
Woman's Suffrage Association.

Mrs. Helen Hight, under the auspices
of the Wisconsin WOman's s Suffrage
association, will speak at the Mineral
Point Fair Thursday, August 10Th, at
the grandstand at 10:30.
Mrs. Hight is talented speaker and
has made extensive tours to Japan and
China. The admittance to the grand
stand will be free during this speech.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
FIELD DAY AT WAlDWICK
Tuesday, September 7, 1915.

tuesday, September Z, 1910.
Extensive arrangements are being
made for Waldwicks annual field day,
Tuesday, September 7, 1915. The pro-
gram will be announced later.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12

Read over the want advs. on page 8
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-08-12
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to sincerely thank our
friends for their kindness, assistance
and sympathy during the sickness and
burial of our departed mother.
ALLEN T. SPANG,
DR.. GEORGE w. SPANG.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-03
TO MEXICO

President Wilson has suddenly
abandoned his longtime Mexican pol.
icy of waiting for events to shape the
destiny of the distracted republic.
In no uncertain terms he has told
Mexico that it must walk in the way
of humanity or the United States will
take up the cause of it's long suffering
people and suppress the disorder that
has brought them to the verge of
starvation.
1t is in opportupe mood that Mr..
Wilson addresses himself to the Mex
lean disturbers. They have run the
length of their possibilities as indi-
viduals and must now unite in the
interest of stable government, or
the president will bump their heads
together and stand them in a corner
while he repairs the broken fabric
and starts the country in paths of
peace.-Huron Huronite.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-03
THE HARVEST OF GRAIN

From 10000 to 18, 900 men are want
ed by Oklahoma to take care Of the
harvest which begins in the southern
part Of that state in about a week.
From that time on. the harvest will
gradually north, reaching the
Canadian line about the middle Of Au-
gust. One billion bushels of wheat is
the estimate last made for the 1915 crop,
Of which we can export about 400, O0O,-
600 bushels which will bring . round
half billion Of dollars to the United
States. The folly Of those who sought
to have ~ embargo placed on the ex-
Eportation of American wheat late las,
winter must now be apparent to all.
We have hadsenoughsfor our own needs
and have added immeasureably to oul
financial strength by the expectation Of
the surplus.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-03
BUSH

William Bush, an old and highly
respected resident of this city, pass
ed away at his home in this city
Saturday, following many months of
illness.
Mr.. Bush was born in Germany,
coming to this country when a child.
He resided in Iowa with his parents
for a number of years, following
which he WAS a member of the First
Iowa Regiment, later enlisting in the
18th Iowa Infantry. In 1862 he was
taken as a prisoner in the battle of
Corinth and imprisoned for many
months, and during this period,
through exposure and lack of food,
was seized with i'll health, which fol-
lowed him through life.
Deceased was a charter member of
the Onida G. A. r. He located on a
homestead near Blunt in 1884, and
had been a resident of Pierre for the
past eight years, during which time
he had formed a large circle of
friends.
He is survived by a widow, one
daughter, Mrs. Ray Goings of Seattle,
Wash, five sons. Henry Bush of
Fullerton, N. d., John Bush of Oko-
bolo, Julius Bush of Huron and Guy
and William Bush of Dunn Centre,
N. ID.
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon from the home and was in
charge of the G. A. r. and Sons of
Veterans. Rev. H. @. Morton off,
ciating.