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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
Mrs. Hannah M. Prisk.

Mrs Hannah M. Prisk was at the
time of her passing, the oldest person no
doubt in Mineral Point, and perhaps of
the regions round about. She was born
at Gwinear County of Cornwall, Eng
land, in September of the year 1916 and
her departure from this life occurred.on
Wednesday morning, Feb. 10, 1915, at
the great age of SO years and 5 months.
She has resided in this city, with the
exception Of less than year spent in
Waldwick, ever since 1849 or over 66
years, and hence has witnessed the de-
velopment of Mineral Point from little
more than mining camp, or at least a
small village, to it's present size and
commanding influence among the cities
of southwest Wisconsin. She was
united in marriage to Mr.. Oliver Honey
church before the family came to the
United States.
Three children Of this union survive:
Mrs. Wearne of Linden and Mrs. Cox
and Mrs. William Treweek of this city.
After a residence in Mineral Point
of but few years, Mr.. Honeychurch
was called to his reward about 90 years
ago.
Some years later the widow was mar
ried to Mr.. Thomas Prisk, who died in
1882.
Mrs. Prisk became a member of the
P. M. church in the year 1891 and at
the time of change was placed in the
list of charter members of the present
Congregational body.
For a considerable period she has
been borne down with the weight of the
infrmities which so frequently attend
the multiplication of the years, and at
length simply was not, for God had
taken her to the more perfect life with
him.
The funeral occurred last Friday
afternoon from the home of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. William Treweek, who has
tenderly watched over her during her
decline, and was conducted by her pas
tor Rev. w. j. G.. Bond.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
ENTERED INTO REST
Passed From This Life.

Word was received here recently of
the death of Joseph p Cox, who left
with his family from here about fifteen
years ago for Nielsville. Clark county.
From there he went to Hewittsville,
where he purchased farm which he
later sold, and spent his declining years
with his son, Joseph g., near Alma
Center. Here he passed from this life
Dec %. 1914. He is survived by his
wife, (nee Louisa Miller one son and
two grandchildren. Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller were residents, before their re-
moval to Clark county, of Lost Grove
residing on the John L. Miller farm,
and are we'll known here and in the
surrounding county The cause of his
death was toxaemica of the blood and
stomach, of which he was i'll several
months. He was sixty six years of age.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
The G. A. R. CAMP : FIRE

One of the most successful campfires
in the history of Geo. FL. Legate Post
and Corps was held Thursday evening,
February II. which was unusually we'll
patronized by our citizens. A most
bountiful supper was served from to
80 p. M, under the management of
the executive committee of the corps,
and the general satisfaction at the cap.
able and courteous manner by which
all were served is highly complimentary
to those in charge. The excellent music
by the Harker and Keyes orchestra
during the supper time. added much to
the pleasure of the occasion. The lib
erality with which our citizens gener-
ally contributed to the success of the
meeting, manifested their continued
loyalty to the Post and Corps and is
worthy of the highest praise.
The program of the evening in the
main hall was very interesting and en-
tertaining. Former Congressman S. A.
Cook, the present department COM
mander of the G.. A. r., was present
and made the principal address. Com
rade Cook by his genial manner and
earnestness of expression, at once cap
tivated his audience. He spoke at
length of the results and benefit to our
country from the sacrifices made by the
veterans and he urged the sons of those
fathers not to forget those sacrifices
and to unite in carrying on the work
begun by them. He took occasion to
eulogize the lamepted Lincoln, whom
he said he had met personally and de-
clared that at the coming of each ami
versary of Lincoln's birth, the kindness
of his great heart and wisdom of his
activities, enhanced the love and esteem
for his memory by his country men as
one of the greatest of presidents.
Dnring the evening the Royal Quar-
tette favored the audience with excel
cellent singing. which with selections
by the orchestra. and singing of old
army songs, made the evening one of
continuous enjoy yment, and resulting in
very satisfactory financial amount to
the relief fund of the Post
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL

Work began this week in the new
course of Physiology under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Gotham.
Rehersals for the declamatory and
oratorical contests began last week.
Miss Anderson entertained the school
last Friday with an interesting talk on
the cultivation of cotton.
Last week Miss Knight gave short
discussion Of Beethoven's life and Mr..
Anderson rendered the first movement
of Beethoven Moonlight Sonata.
Miss Ethel Woodbury. and Mrs.
William Molitor, Jr., visited school
this week.
Rehersals are now being carried on
for The Merchant of Venice, the school
play, to be presented at the Municipal
Theatre March 3, 1915.
DONALD J. FIEDLER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
The Pride of Historic Mineral Point Appropriately Dedicated
Monday Evening
The Piano Solo


by J. W. Anderson was a treat to all
music lovers. 1t brought out the beau
tiful tones Of the high grade instrument
purchased for use in the auditorium.
Mineral Point of To-day
This was the subject assigned to E.
G. Fielder, and he said that it was in
deed large subject. All the good
things that might be said upon this
subject could not be said in brief
address. The speaker stoutly defended
the youth Of the city today against the
charge that they are worse than the
youth of by gone times. He said that
a finer lot of young men could not be
found anywhere than are to be found
in Mineral Point. He pleaded for unity
of purpose and unity of work among
the people of the city.
The Mission of the Library
was well told by Rev. r. A. Barnes,
erty cannot live. The library furnishes
the accumulated wisdom of the ages,
practically free. There is no trade,
calling or profession for which the
library does not furnish information
and instruction. Those who succeed
in life are those who study books.
Good books uplift, thrill, inspire. Not
in reading many books, but in the
study of good books is wisdom acquired.
The Library and the Schools.
This was Superintendent E.. G.
Gotham's subject. The library, he said,
had it's disadvantages and dangers as
we'll as it's benefits. He said that judg
ing from it's many patrons; the library
served a public need. The danger was
not in it's use but in its abuse. 1t was
a wise move, he thought, for the
library board, to open the library on
Sunday afternoons, as it afforded to all
the opportunity Of availing themselves
of it's privileges. 1t is unwise and
detrimental to them in their studies
for pupils to read too many books. The
habit Of looking up facts, and to know
how to find them gives self respect to
seekers after knowledge and fortifies
them for the tasks that may come to
them through life.
The Building as Social Center.
This was Rev. FIR. O'Re1lly's subject.
He said that looking over the audience
one could not help feeling grateful to
those who had part in the erection of
this beautiful building. He was honor
ed and pleased in being given an
opportunity to express his pleasure at
what has been accomplished, in giving
to Mineral Point real social center
Sociability makes life worth living.
This auditorium, he said, is a place
where we can meet more frequently,
where zest may be given to the social
side Of life, place which will prove an
attraction for the people Of our neigh
boring towns. The speaker would VEN
ture suggestion. Some people think
that they are little better than others j;
but all should stand together, and Ell :
tertain in friendly manner visitors and
others who come to us. In this way
only can we succeed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
A VERY PLEASING co MEDY

Through an oversight, no mention
was made in The Democrat last week
of the comedy, Mrs. Wigs of the
Cabbage Patch" given at the Parish
house two nights, under the auspices
and for the benefit of Trinity Church
choir. Notwithstanding the very un
favorable weather the attendance was
large each night, and it was the opinion
of all that no better entertainment by
home talent was ever given in Mineral
Point. The following took part:
Lucille Bauer, Walter Horn, Alfred
Ludden, Bernice Dunn, Marguerite
Hupperts, Marion Jacka, Katherine
Davies, Romaine Healy Maude Harris,
Kenneth Shepard, Ulmont Healy, Clara
Holman, Irwin White LaVon Dunn,
Everett Wiesen. The manner in which
character of the story was represented
delighted every one. The net proceeds
of the play were far beyond expecta-
tions, amounting to over $6S.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
THE DEDICATION.

THE Dedication of Mineral Points
new municipal building took place
Monday evening. Shortly after the
time previously announced for begin
ming the exercises, nearly every seat in
the auditorium was filled. It was a
representative gathering worthy of the
occasion. Mayor j. P. Parmley pre-
sided.
The Invocation
was by Rev. w. j. G. Bond, who fer
vently and most fttingly voiced the
prayers and hopes of the large audience.
Address by the Mayor.
Following the invocation came the
address of Mayor Parmley, who in a
few words congratulated the people
upon the completion of the beautiful
building, which he said is of four rfold
nature--auditorium spacious library,
police department., and civic depart
ment or council room. He said that it
was surpassed by no municipal build
ing in Wisconsin, and that it was a
pleasure to him. in his official capacity,
to deliver it into the hands Of the peo-
pie of the city, whose building it is.
The Old City Hall
was the subject assigned to Calvert
Spensley. and he handled it in a pleas
ing manner. AS long time resident
of the city, he knew whereof he spoke
He called to mind many scenes and in
cidents of pioneer days. Mineral
Points first city hall (1835) was built
at cost of $535; was 24x24 feet, two
stories high and of hewn logs. In 1914
the United States government granted
to Mineral Point patent to the land on
which the present building stands. At
that time was erected, at cost Of some
$4,000, the Court House, which was
lately removed to make room for the
new building.
The New Municipal Building.
This subject was appropriately as
signed to T. M. Priestley. He said the
magnificent building has rightly been
the subject Of much interest and dis
cussion among our people; and this is
as it should be, because it is the people S
building. bought and paid for by them,
and they take just pride in it and all
facts concerning it. Mr.. Priestley spoke
particularly of the library. In the first
place, he said the library is absolutely
free to all. The institution is peculiar
ly the peoples. It is now maintained
entirely by the people. 1t contains
5455 books, and the circulation in the
fiscal year ending July ! was 1880.
He said that the Municipal building is
unique in that it contains city hail.
public library and the assembly hall
under one roof The facts and figures
given by Mr.. Priestley in regard to the
cost of the building and in regard to
our present city Indebtedness and rate
of taxation as compared with other
cities of the state, are deserving of
more attention than can be given them
at this time, and will be more fully
presented in The Democrat next week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
DelIer-M cGuIre.

The Democrat is in receipt of the
following wedding announcements:
Mr.. and Mrs A. G.. Deller an
nounce the marriage of their
daughter Alice to Arthur Bradford
Mcclure on Thursday, February
the eleventh, one thousand nine
hundred and fifteen, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. At home after the
twentieth of February, San Fran
cisco, Cal.
Many friends in Mineral Point extend
CONGRATULATIONS and we'll wishes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
Wedding at St. PauPs Church

Mr.. Charles McMurrough and Miss
Bea Bloom were united in marriage at
St. Paups Church Teusday morning.
Feb. 10Th
The young couple are we'll known
in our city and start out on life's jour-
ney with the best wishes of host Of
friends. They left on the morning
train for visit to Madison and Chica-
go. They will be at home in this city
after March first.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
Large Farm Sold.

w. s. Egan closed the deal on the
Nels johnson farm of 295 acres Monday
of this week. Gilbert johnson was the
lucky buyer paying $4,000 for the
property. This is the biggest deal
closed in Highland this season.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
PECATONICA

Seph Davis was Belmont caller last
Wednesday.
A large crowd attended the charivari
party of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Bran last
Wednesday night.
James Griffiths was Belmont caller
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jones transacted
business at Belmont last Tuesday.
r. Ell. Jones was a Mineral Point
caller Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. Jones and Mrs. r.
Davis spent Tuesday at John Jones
Mrs. Fred Jones was Rewey caller
Monday.
A large crowd attended the charivari
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Czyrs Tuesday
night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
Wholesome Influence of the
Drama.

This was the subject assigned to Rev.
W. F. Phillips. He said that many,
like himself. had watched the gradual
erection Of the spendid building, with
it's beautiful auditorium and library
He said that nearly every one would
confess that somewhere in his makeup
there was a liking for the drama
People have hobbies; and the speakers
hobby, he said, was the drama. He
believed that Notwithstanding all that
has been said against the drama, the
good more than counterbalances the
evil. There is in many plays that
which is vicious, and of course, such
plays should not be encouraged. The
drama is an educator. 1t furnishes in
nocent amusement. He said that the
auditorium in which he was speaking
might appropriately be used for put
ting on plays by home talent, which
would prove pleasure to all.
Address of M. S. Dudgeon.
M. S. Dudgeon, secretary of the Wis
consin Free Library Commission, was
the last speaker. He congratulated the
people of Mineral Point upon their new,
handsome, we'll finished, and we'll
lighted Library, which is contained in
what he said is the most beautiful
Municipal building in the state. He
was pleased with the towns community
spirit. It was a qualification to know
that woman's Civic Club was about
to be organized and the meeting held in
the beautiful auditorium. He COM
mended the people for their independ-
ence in maintaining public library
and providing for it so commodious and
pleasant home, without assistance
from Carnegie or any one else. And,
right here, he was given hearty ap-
plause, as he was, also, when he said
that the library board did very wise
thing recently in extending the privi-
leges of the Library to the country
round about. The Library is something
that aids everybody. AS no man liveth
unto himself, so no community lives to
itself alone. Over the entrance to
libraries in ancient times were often
placed the words, medicine for the
SOUL" Three great forces make for
civilization, he said, the Church, the
school, and the home. The library
supplements these; and the community
spirit which prompts the establishment
and maintenance of free public libra
ry is worthy of the highest praise. Mr..
Dudgeon travels throughout the state
as a representative of the library COM
mission, and knows what other cities
are doing, and his words of cheer for
Mineral Point are most welcome words.
A Visit to the Library.
At the close of the meeting, visit
was made to the Library, where a
hearty welcome awaited ALL The Wis
itors were convinced that the nice
things that had been said about the
Library were in no manner over
drawn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
Farmers Institutes

for Iowa county will be held as follows
Cobb, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb.
% and "a.
Barneveld, Thursday and Friday,
Feb. 25 and 26.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
knieht-Rink.

Mr.. James @. Knight and Miss Clara
Rink were married Tuesday evening,
February 16, at o'clock, at Trinity
Church
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
Davies-M attheWS.

On Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1915, at the
parsonage of Peniel and Carmel Welsh
churches, in the town of Miffiin, Mr..
Albert Ralph Matthews of Lima and
Miss Gladys Davies of Rewey were
united in holy marriage. The ceremony
took place at II 80 a. M, the Pastor
officiating.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Matthews, and the bride is the young
est daughter of the late d. G. Davies
and his wife Margaret of the Welsh
Settlement Mr.. Lee Wilkinson of
Platteville acted as best man and Miss
Pearl Jones of Platteville acted as
bridesmaid. After the ceremony the
wedding party went to the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. Earl Cushman,
where the wedding dinner was served,
and where a number of relatives and
friends were waiting.
The young company have the best
wishes of large circle of friends.
They will make their future home on
the M. r. Matthews farm, about five
miles west of Rewey. G.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
Martin-AIbrecht.

Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 12:
Miss Harriet Genevieve Martin, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. John G.. Martin,
and Henry G. Albrecht of Ohio, H.,
were married at the home of the bride
parents, 1921 Erin Street, Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albrecht will leave Mon
day for Ohio, ILL.,, where they will make
their home. The out Of town relatives
who attended the wedding we're: Mrs.
Fred Albrecht and Miss Lille Albrecht
of Ohio, ILL.,, Fred Burkey, Iowa, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Martin, Mrs. A.
Johnston and son Willard of Mineral
Point, Miss Agnes Martin, Chicago,
William Martin, West Allis, F. W.
Martin, GAIA, Iowa, Miss Ella Martin,
Spencer, Iowa, and Mrs. J. III. Calvert,
Whitewater.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
OAK PARK CHEESE FACTORY
Annual Meeting.

Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting of the patrons of
the Oak Park cheese factory will be
held at the Farmers and Citizens Bank
on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 20, 1915.
A large attendance is desired.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18

The production of gold in 1913 was
17S tons. It's value was $107 sos, 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
Trinity Church Notices.

Thursday, 2 coop M, Lenten meeting
OF the Woman's Auxiliary at the Parish
House.
Thursday, 4:3O p. M, Litany and
Reading.
Thursday, 7:3O p. m, Confirmation
Instructions.
Friday, 80 p. M, prayers and med
itation, ''The Face of Jesus"
Saturday, 7:30 p. M, Choir practice.
Sunday, First in Lent, Holy Com
munion at 500 M, Morning Prayer,
Litany and Sermon at 10: 80 a. m. Ser
mon The Soul Called" XIX, IT,
Sunday School at 1900 m.
Evening Prayer and Sermon at 7:3O
Sermon, 1.-The Growth of Sin," st. Luke
XIV, 13. The evening sermon will be
the first of a series of sermons on the
Parable Of the Prodigal Son, which will
be given Sunday evenings in Lent.
Tuesday. 4:3o p. M, prayers and de-
votion.
Wednesday, St. Matthias, Holy Com
munion at 900 a. m.
Wednesday, 7:3O p. M, Confirmation
Instructions.
ALI are cordially invited to worship
with us.
VIM. FREDERICK PHILLIPS, Rector.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
GREAT AUTO SHOW
This Week by the Star Auto Co. of
Mineral Point.

The show will run the remaining
days Of this week, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday. 1t is great exhibition.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18

Optimistic Thought.
Resolutions taken without thought
bring disasters without remedy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18

Want Advs. will be found on pages.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18

Friday, 80 p M, prayers and med
itation, 1.-The Face of Jesus"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-02-18
A Visit to the Library.

At the close of the meeting, a visit
was made to the Library, where a
hearty welcome awaited all. The Wis
itors were convinced that the nice
things that had been said about the
Library were in no manner over
drawn.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-28

games from the top, but they aren't
playing baseball three games better
than the crowds leading them.
Pills frightened lead in National
race by cleaning series from Reds.
McQuillan pitched excellent ball.
Stock, Niehoff and Burns did Philly
batting.
MiIIer's homer with bases loaded
won smuggling game for Cards. Getz
soaked four of Brooklyn's hits. But
Ter and Long got three each.
Matty pitched one of his oId-time
games and held Pirates. Doyle
scored both Giant runs, his homer
sending Robertson in,
Tigers sIugged two games from the
Yanks and went to within game Of
Red Sox. Crawford got three hits
per game. Bill Donovan famed Cobb
with the bases full.
Swell fielding by Indians cut down
several Red Sox rallies. Graney,
Kirke and Smith found Gregg easy.
Harper, one of Griffith's kids, out
pitched LowdermiIk and Washington
beat the Browns. =
Kay See outbatted SloUfeds, but
fine fielding held down score. Ken
worthy hit a triple, double and two
singles, and BoTton and Chapman
three hits each.
Rube Marquard refuses to 60 to
Toronto, to which club he was re-
leased by the Giants. RUDE says he
has no intention Of jumping to the
Feds and wants an unconditional re-
lease. McGraw won't give it.
ST. Louis won the championship at
the union printers baseball tourney
in Philadelphia, defeating Washing
ton in the final in a loose game, %
to IA.
Dan o'Leary has secured good en-
try lists for the three walking races
he will put on at Gaelic park tomor-
row Six men have entered for the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-28

UNCALLED FOR

Judge w. C. Harris recently held
court in a corn field near Emporia,
Kan. He decided that the farmers
connected with the case were too
busy to leave their work.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-28

shortened because Of the long attn
letic card to be run off.
Miss Elaine Rosenthal won the
women's western golf championship
by defeating Mrs. H. D. Hammond,
Indianapolis, 4 and 8, at Midlothian.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-03-05
The Jealous Youth.

The Employer-If my wife calls
up, say that have just gone out
The Office Boy-Yes. sir. I'll say 1t
every time she calls up.
The Employer-You mustn't do
that. My wife would have a poor
opinion of your truthfulness.
The Boy-Yes, sir; she has it now.
The Employer What do you
mean?
The Boy-Why, she called up this
morning and asked me if was the
new boy. An l said, yes. ma'am."
And she said it was no place for a
truthful boy She said you had no
use for a truthful boy. Then she
said, did you ever tell lie?" And
/ said, mo, ma am"
And what did she say?"
"She said. You'll do!'"-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.