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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-23
PLATTEVILLE.

Platteville Witness: The G.. & N.
w. depot of Benton was totally con
sumed by fire early Friday morning
together with all it's contents. There is
no clue as to the cause Of the fire.
w. S. Pedley of Mineral Point was
here Thursday on business.
Platteville Journal: School was re-
sumed at the Normal yesterday, after
being closed since Thursday evening on
account Of the death of the President
Prof. Williams was appointed by Re.
gent McGregor to take charge until a
new president is appointed.
HI. S. Snow and wife and Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Snow and daughter were
Sunday visitors in Mineral Point. Will
Snow and bride were at the home OF
his parents.
John Sisco Of Wauzeka killed a coon
last week that weighed 60 lbs.
Friends of Mrs Virgin will be in
terested to know that she and her two
granddaughter are on their way from
Lucerne to America. Miss Ethel Vir,
gin will meet them in New York City
Mrs Sutherland of Fairville, ILL.,, who
was called here by the death of her son
will remain few weeks at the home
here
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-23
SHULLSBURG.

Pick & Cad: John z. Wickinski,
Post Office Inspector, was here last
week Thursday and inspected our post
Office. He gave postmaster George
Poquette and his able assistants praise
for the condition in which he found
everything.
Howard Hillemeyer, who has been
trapping recently, captured a civet cat
last week. This species of animal is
quite rare in this section.
Mr. and Mrs Ed. Stone of Mineral
Point came last Tuesday and were
guests of Mrs Clara Mann.
A great many of our citizens are in
favor of a Municipal Christmas tree
again this year but up to the time of
going to press no meeting has been
held, so we are unable to make any
definite statment. We believe a meet
ing is to be held tonight. Later They
will have the tree.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-23
DARLINGTON.

Darlington Democrat: Mr.. Henry
Lynch of Mineral Point was pleasant
caller at this Office last Saturday.
Henry has just returned from an ex-
tended trip to the Pacific coast.
Mr.. Chas. Peterson received a year
ling registered Jersey bull from Eypsi-
lanti, Michigan, which is considered by
judges of life stock to be the best bull
ever brought to the county.
The Democrat has been sold, and on
January LIST will pass into the hands of
the purchasers, Riley & Mckinley.
Republican Journal: F. E. Morgan
and daughter Miss Prudence of Grand
Junction, Wis, who visited relatives
and friends in this city last week, re-
turned home on Monday of this week.
Andrews Anthony of Sioux Fall, S.
D., arrived in the city on Tuesday, the
18th, to attend the funeral of his brother
Frank.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-23
YUAN SHIH KAI.

the Using dynasty, have been denied.
The imperial concubine of the late EN-
peror KWangsu objected. Only four
years ago Yuan was serving the Using
dynasty as minister. The boy en-
perOr was then master of the man now
president. If he were to marry Yuan'S
daughter he would have to pay homage
to his fatherin-law, which would re-
verse their relative positions quite out
of harmony with Chinese customs and
traditions. 1t is reported the little en-
peror will marry a Manchu princess in
accordance with the traditions of his
dynasty.
Because of the general belief among
the lower classes that the deposed boy
emperor is truly the son of heaven
many difficulties must be overcome in
placing another emperor on the throne
without giving great offense to believ-
ers in the old Chinese traditions.
The new emperor must get the boy
emperor to turn over the title of 'em-
peror of the great pure" and the tradi-
tional imperial seal, which has been in
the possession of Chinese emperors for
thousands of years. To accomplish
this it is reported that after the results
of the election have been announced in
favor of the monarchy the president
will resign and offer the throne to the
boy emperor. He in turn will decline
the honor, his advisers urging that he
is too young for such a great RESPONSE
bility. Then the demand that Yuan
accept the emperorship will be in or
der, and he will ''unwillingly' ascend
the throne with the consent of the de-
posed dynasty.
To overcome Yuan'S unwillingnesS
various newspapers and bodies through
out China are preparing memorials en-
treating him to accept the crown.
Former Emperor Pu vi will present
a petition from the imperial family.
Foreign Minister Lu Cheng Hsiang
is to submit a petition in behalf of all
| the political elements
| Wang Shih Ching. the war minister,
will sign a memorial from the mill
tary body.
Military Governor Tuan Chih Kuei
| of Mukden will sign one from the mill
tary governors of all the provinces.
Wang Kuan will submit a petition in
behalf of the Mohammedans
Other prominent Chinese will offer
memorials from the commercial bodies.
educational organizations and from ri
bet and Mongolia
Miss An Tseng Sung. who has been
the leader among women favoring the
monarchical movement. is to sign pc
| tition for the women of China.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-23

brand was we'll known throughout the
county. He was fifty seven years of
age and had been a resident of this city
since early boyhood.
Charles Cosgrove, who arrived last
week from Madison, where he had been
confined in hospital for several weeks.
fell Sunday on slippery porch and
broke his leg at the knee. The break
was a bad one and the sufferer was
taken to Madison on the Sunday after
noon train.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-23
LANCASTER.

Grant County Herald: Shortly after
the holidays the local postof1ce will
undergo extensive changes and altera-
ton. The partition will then be re-
moved and Uncle Sam will occupy the
complete building for his multifarious
activities. The fixtures will be entire
ly replaced, new floor and a heating
plant installed
Charles rockingham, for fifty years
in the railroad service and for twenty
eight years engineer on the Madison,
Galena and Lancaster division, retired
from active duties December s. Mr..
rockingham has a high record as a
careful engineer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-23
Old Time London Bank Clerks.

Formerly the dress of the ordinary
bank clerk was knee breeches, silk
shoes with silver buckles, tail
coat and often a white tie. Messrs.
Coutts drew the line at the clean shave
and frock coat. Hirsute ornaments
were regulated by strict orders from
headquarters, boards or the muStache
not being tolerated for many years.
Nearly every one walked to and from
business at that time, three. four or
five miles being no uncommon distance.
One gentleman lived in Friday street,
Cheapside. He used to saunter down
to the bank about $50 in dressing
gown and slippers, sign the appear
ance book and then return home to
shave and breakfast at his leisure
London Express.
Look over the Want Advs. on page 8.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-23
SandaIWood Oil.
Sandalwood oil supply comes prin.
cipally from southern India
JACKSON, MISS, MAN
Tells How To Cure Chronic Cough

jackson, Miss.-"I am a carpenter,
and the grippe left me with chronic
cough, rundown, worn out and weak.
I took all kinds of cough syrups without
help. I read about Vinol and decided to
try it, Before l had taken a bottle [
felt better, and after taking two bottles
my cough is entirely cured, and | have
gained new vim and energy. JOHN l..
DENNIS.
Vinol is a delicious cod liver and iron
tonic, guaranteed for coughs, colds and
bronchitis and for all weak, rundown
conditions.
PRIDEAUX & BLISS, Druggists.
Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-23
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY THE DEMOCRATS
NEWS CATERER.

Miss Eulalia Richards returned from
Chicago last week, where she took
course as trained nurse at the Micheal
Reese hospital.
Mrs Nicholas Roger and son of Mil
waukee arrived here Saturday for a
visit with relatives.
Mrs Elvin Stephenson and daughter
Beulah came here from Beloit last week
to visit at the home Of her mother, Mrs
Annie Priestley, who is seriously sick,
Miss Lena Godthart went to Milwau
kee last Thursday for brief visit with
her niece Miss Agnes Peter.
Miss Della Johnson of Willow Springs
visited at the home Of her uncle Albert
johnson part of last week.
Miss Clara Crum Of Lawrence, Kan,
is visiting relatives and friends in this
city. She is the guest of Miss Marion
Penhallegon.
Mr. and Mrs James Kendall, Miss
VeIma Hoskins and Robert Hillary of
Dodgeville were in this city Friday to
attend the play "On Trial
Raymond Mauger returned last week
from an extended trip to the expositions
at San Francisco and San Diego. He
also visited other interesting places in
California.
w. P. Gundry returned Friday from
visit in Chicago. He was accompan-
led home by his little niece Miss Sallie
Chase.
Mr. and Mrs Samuel G.. Ross left last
week for st. Louis, where they will spend
Christmas at the Sproule home. Their
children, who are attending school,
Samuel at Lawrenceville, N. j., Miss
Emily at Dobbs Ferry, N. Y, and
Andrew at Dartsmouth, N. H., will also
be present.
Misses Agnes, Florence and Marion
Jones were visitors ins Chicago last
week.
Jack Molling of Galena spent last
Thursday with his parents in this city.
Mrs James A. Jones and son Jimmie
arrived here last Wednesday from
Phoenix, Ariz., to have Christmas din
ner with her parents, Mr. and Mrs
Nicholas Treweek, Sr.
Clinton James Of Chicago arrived
here Saturday to spend the holidays
with his mother, Mrs Uriah James.
Miss Ann Hutchinson returned last
Wednesday from a three weeks visit at
Evanston, Campaign and Madison.
Mrs Arthur Connaughton and chill
dren of Madison are here for visit with
her parents, Mrs and Mrs Jonathan
Jackson.
Mr. and Mrs M. M. Preston Of Rewey
visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs
Reuben Ellsworth Thursday.
Miss Alice Harrison of Darlington
was week end visitor at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs Otto Lieder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-23
MONTFORT.

MOntfo1t Mail: Miss Gertrude lyle
Of China, teacher in the school in
which Mrs Barbara Stevens is interes
ted, will lecture in the M. E. church
next Sunday night
VIM. j. Dyer, former sheriff and
prominent horse man, died at Lam
caster, Sunday, Dec. 5. He was born
in Ellenboro in 1916, and served in the
civil war;
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-23
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PNEUMONIA ON INCREASE.


Pneumonia is the greatest rival of
tuberculosis as a captain of death"
In one official report it exceeds con-
sumption, in the next it takes second
place. But pneumonia finds con-
siderable proportion of its victims
among the old and infirm who are
about ready to die anyway. Again, it
causes large number of deaths among
infants who have weak grip on life.
One reason why as vigorous a cam
paign against pneumonia as the one
against consumption is not being
waged is that the facts concerning the
spread of pneumonia are not nearly so
clear as they are concerning tuber-
culosis. For example, we know that
drunkenness, extreme exhaustion. and
generally run down condition NAV
precede pneumonia and then we fire.
quently see that strongest and most
athletic young men and women sue
cumb. Indeed, some medical authori-
ties hold that pneumonia and typhoid
are more likely to attack the strong
than the weak.
While we may not have so clear
picture of the causes of pneumonia as
is desired and while our facts seem
occasionally to contradict each other,
what is definitely known about proven
ton should be utilized. Consideration
of pneumonia is timely now, as we are
entering the seasons of the year when
this disease is most prevalent and when
it is, therefore, most important for one
to be on guard.
| Inasmuch as facilitating diseases
certainly pave the way for pneumonia,
using alcoholic liquor should be espec-
tally careful to avoid exposure to cold
and to wetting from rain and melting
snow.
On the other hand, homes, offices
and shops should have an abundance of
fresh air. 1t should be remembered in
this connection that the most successful
treatment of pneumonia is accomplished
in open window rooms. People who
are susceptible should avoid crowding
in ventilated, over heated theatres
and other congregating centers, because
pneumonia is unquestionably COM
municable disease and frequently takes
endemic form.
Care should be taken to keep chill
dren in as robust, physical condition as
possible. Food should be of upbuilding
kind and a sufficient amount of sleep
should be insured. Diseased tOnsils,
adenoids, and other conditions which
sap child's strength should be cor
rected.
In addition to securing the very best
form of life assurance against pneu-
monia, tuberculosis, and other diseases
by being guided by the above consider
ations, one will be rewarded further
more by being in condition to get the
utmost of joy out of living.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-23
PLANS TO PLACE
YUAN ON THRONE
Will Offer II to DepOsed Boy
Ruler, Who viii Decline.
CHINA'S CUSTOM ON TRIAL


Placing Another Emperor on Throne
Without Giving Offense to Believers
In Old Chinese Tradition-Petition to
CONQUER Presidents "UnwiIIingness."
Peking.-Present plans for transform
ing the republic of China back to a
monarchy are these:
Delegates elected by the people will
assemble in convention to formally de-
termine whether the form of govern
ment shall be changed
That convention will adopt style of
ballot, and members will vote upon the
question. It is practically certain that
the vote will be unanimous for an en-
pire.
Next, President Yuan Shih Kai will
be chosen emperor.
Then Yuan will ascend the dragon
throne, and the nine-year-old boy en-
peror, who was deposed nearly four
years ago, will surrender to him all the
historic treasures of the Using dynasty.
Thereupon little Pu Yi's title of emper-
or will be Cancelled and he will be made
a hereditary prince.
The new dynasty probably will be
called the WI or war dynasty. What
the emperor's imperial name will be
has not been announced.
Reports that Yuan's seventh daugh-
ter will marry the throneless boy en-
peror thus allying the president with
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-23

Avoiding Danger at Sea.
Electrical apparatus has been in
vented in England to notify a ships
officer when steersman is permitting
a vessel to deviate from q set course.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
KEEPING HIS HEAD

The President has got all he
asked for from the German
Government, a bit at a time. He
asked this country's rights under
the law of nations, nothing more
or less. He is asking just that
from Great Britain, and is gett-
ing a bit at a time.
The grudging concessions of
lawful rights to neutral trade are
beginning to come from London.
with gradual relaxation of the
embargo upon imports to the
United States from Germany.
Holland and Scandinavia stand
with us in this part of the con-
troversy. We have to fight out
alone the right to send our own
noncontraband goods in neutral
ships to neutral countries.
The American public has kept
its head. has supported the presi-
dent. The war touters. the
peace-at-any-price fawners and
the angry hyphenates have had
their day in court. The public
has had enough of all of them. -
Minneapolis Journal.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07


Men and women had run the gamut of
excuses and had become tired and had
come back to find quiet and relief. So
conservatism of political thought fol-
lows the extreme of radicalism. So a
period of agitation breeds desire
which il almost a demand for rest.
Many things, no doubt, conspired to
help on this natural trend, the Titanic
very furore of crime, which had it's
elimination in the Becker case, made
men think. And when any of the
vicissitudes of life really make men
think, the church is the natural spot to
which they turn.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07

Last week we stated that we
had had too much rain, and were
called to time by some of the
farmers who stated that the
ground was even too dry to pillow,
but it ought to be all right now
as it has been raining pretty
regularly for the past week. -
Pine County Courier. Evidently
the farmers in the vicinity of
Sandstone think that the Courier
controls the weather.
international Falls Press: A
lawyer in a court room may call a
man a liar, scoundrel, william or
thief and no one makes a COM
plant when court adjourns. Ii
a newspaper prints such reflec-
tons on a mans character there
il a libel suit or a dead editor.
This is owing to the fact that
they believe what an editor says,
but what a lawyer says cuts no
figure"
Friday, October 9Th, has been
designated as Fire Prevention
Day by Gov. Hammond, and all
schools are urged to observe the
day in a fitting and appropriate
manner. Fire drills, essays and
short talks or lectures on the
dangers that Turk in matches,
gasoline and rubbish should be a
feature of the program. The
Fire Marshall urges that this, the
fourth annual observance of the
day in this state. be made the
occasion of special efforts on the
part of all municipal officers, civic
organizations, womens' clubs and
others to conduct a real campaign
against the universal fire menace.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
RELIGION COMING BACK
Signs of Increased Churchgoing in
the Big Cities.

Philadelphia Bulletin; New York
seems somewhat staggered by the dis
covery that it is getting religion. A
count shows that the congregations of
the churches are Is per cent above the
normal summer average. Trinity
showing 20 per cent increase, while the
Fifth avenue churches, the various tent
meetings and the MONDAY services in
Madison square show even larger fig
ures. And New York only had
glimpse of Billy Sunday and an uncer-
tain sort of hope of really getting
him some years hence.
Churchmen are quoted as saying that
the phenomenon is due to the SOLDERING
effect of the war on mankind Some
nonbeliever and cynic declares that hard
times are responsible and that men go
to church when they can't go anywhere
else without paying for the privilege.
But the fact is there, and also is else
wherein Philadelphia. where it would
have been diseoverable to some extent
ii the Tabernacle never had been erect
ed. Moreover, there We're signs of it
before the war made its impress, and
it wasn't consequent upon financial dis
tress.
There has been a SOLDERING, .steadying
impulse, accumulated by these other
factors, but having its place in the or
binary cycle of psychology rather than
in extraordinary and external infiu-
enees. 1t is the swing of the pendulum.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Administration.
Estate of Hans c. Screens

Estate of Hans c. SoreaSen
State of Minnesota, County Of Pine, in Probate
Court,
In the matter of the estate Of Hans {. Soren-
sen. deceaent.
The state Of Minnesota to au persons interested
in the granting of administration Of the estate
Of said deseSient: The petition Of Mettie M. Sor-
ensen having been filed in this eoars represent
ing that Hans c. Sorensen. then resident of
the Coanty of Pine. State of Minnesota. died
in,estatc ON the 18th day of August. 1915. and
praying that letters of administration of his
estate be granted to Jeape Sorensen: and the
eonrt having fiSed the time and place for hearing
said petition: therefore, you and each of yea, are
hereby cited and required to show cause, if any
yea have. before this court at the Probate Court
Raoms in the Court House in the village of Pine
City. in the County of Pine. State of Minnesota.
On the 18th day of October. lsls at one q clock
p, IA, why said petition should not be granted.
Witness the Judge Of said Court. and the Seal
Of said ceart. this 18th day Of September. ialS.
Robert Wilcox.
Court Probate Judge
Seal
s. C. L., Roberts,
Attorney fos Petitioner.
Sept. 2S-Ockohee
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07

Entered aa second class matter September II.
1914 at the posteffce at Askuv, Minnesota. under
the act OF March =. 1870.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
For sale. lost and found, want
notices and card of thanks, etc,
&c per line in the American.
Railway Time Table Of the Great
Northern at Askov

To Minneapolis and points west;
No. n Might Expressl leaves l:ss u, m,
No. 23 Zenith Special - 1923 am.
X No, 10 Gopher State EN-
pressl leaves. ,............. 5.2lp.m.
X This train does not stop at Askov
for passengers, but takes and delivers
mail. Stops ut Bruno and Sandstone.
To Duluth and the Range:
No. Is might Expressl leaves 3: so a m,
No. 40 Gopher State Ex-
press) leaves .,........... l22s !. m,
No. "a Zenith Speciail leaves 4. 54 3. m.
xDoes not stop at Askov.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07
A JOLLY, GOOD TIME

IGTfldpS lIS fIiOot dEf1S1ILl III
gathering ever taken place in
Askov was the reception given
in honor of the newly-weds, Mr..
and Mrs. V. Hoiberg, by the
Young Peoples Society at the
assembly hall Friday evening.
There was a crowd of about 300
present and the committee in
charge had spared no time nor
work in providing entertainment
and refreshments. Everybody
said they just couldn't help but
enjoy themselves.
The band boys were on deck
and played a good, lively march
as Mr.. and Mrs. Hoiberg entered
the hall and were seated at the
head Of the table. About 125
were seated at the first table and
about the same number at the
second. Carl Miller in behalf of
the committee and "Skovrosen"
babe Mr.. and Mrs. Hoiberg well
come and expressed his wish
that their life may be filled with
joyful events as this one, and
that their ideals may be placed
high. He also presented them
with a beautiful silver baking
dish, a gift from "Skovrosen"
and other friends, with the name
of the society engraved upon it.
Rev, Andersen, F. Clarey Nielsen
and DR.. Fenger made short
speeches. DR.. Fenger showed
himself as being an old timer at
banquet speaking and made a
few very appropriate remarks.
Among other things he said he
likes Askov and it's people and is
glad to see our young people
unite in marriage and establish
homes of their own in our midst.
After the doctors speech the
band played, several selections
and the male quartette, which
Mr.. Hoiberg has organized and
directed, sang a song. Rev. An
dersen directed this time.
Next on the program came
Mr.. r. Nortvig, the humorist,
who had prepared a rather
lengthy speech, but had the close
attention of the assemblage
throughout, and gave everybody
an opportunity to have a good,
hearty laugh. Mr.. Nortvig got
a little out of the line of banquet
speaking and entered into an ad-
vertising campaign for the Amer
lean and a certain brand of to-
bacco sold by P. Fl. Petersen Il
Co. 1t is doubtful if he will be
reimbursed with the pecuniary
stuff that he spoke of but never
theless he has our thanks for
remembering us so kindly. He
also gave the young ladies a
course in economics and ended
with a humorous song which he
had written for this occasion.
The song was a good one and
made the young welded couple
rather uneasy at times.
Mr.. Hoiberg then rose and
thanked the people one and all
for their presence and the good
spirit shown.
After this dancing was COM
menced and kept up till about
1890, everybody stepping lively
to the music of the band.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07

Have you been at the Ameri-
can office to list what you have
for sale at "Everybody's Sale" to
be held in Askov Saturday. Oct.
%! List on or before Friday,
Oct. Is.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-10-07

| write accident and life in
surance with a good company
the North American Life and
Casualty Co, Of Minneapolis.
See me If you want insurance.
n. Petersen, at the American
Office.