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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
COP THOUGHT 1T "GOAT."
But Elks Club Steps at Natchez, Miss.
Harbored Real Postum.


Harbored Real Postum.
Natchez, Nashville patroling his
beat On Franklin street Policeman Ed
Gahan saw a mysterious animal On
the steps Of the Elks club. The cop,
thinking that the "goat" had escaped,
executed a thanking and enveloping
movement and captured the animal.
Believing it was the official goat"
the officer had prepared for desperate
resistance, but immediate surrender
was made.
He found that he had captured a
possum of enormous size. The possum
was placed under arrest, taken to the
station house and charge Of prowling
entered against him. Not being able
to explain his presence in the heart
of the city and especially at the Elks
club, the possum was condemned to
execution and fell into the clutches of
the colored janitor of the city hall.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
TREED BLACK CAT.
Hunters Thought 1t Postum and Wait
ed All NIGHT

ed All Night.
Saylersville, Ky.-Recently ]. S. Ad-
ans with his two sons. Carl and Bun
dy. went opossum hunting. They
started about 8 o'clock, and about II
O'Clock his wife began to get uneasy,
and still they did not come home.
Next morning she went out and got the
neighbors to make a search for them,
and while she was getting breakfast
she looked up the hill and saw them
coming.
When his wife asked BIN what had
delayed him he said: I'VE were on the
hill when the dog made a dive into the
underbrush and then freed something.
We went to the tree and thought it
was a coon, and we lay down on the
leaves and went to sleep. The next
we saw that we had freed a
big black cat instead of a COON"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
70 r s AL e 5!
The Jas. Spens|ey Property
VERY DESIRABLE INDEED

Mr.. Spensey has purchased property in
Madison and has placed with the Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency the sale of his Mineral
Point property, and it will be sold cheap if sold
soon.
The property includes his fine residence fac
ing on Church street, in Spensley's subdivision.
This is one of the best residences in town.
There are two good lots adjoining and another
fine lot connected by an alley. This last lot
also fronts on Church street.
There is also the j. M. Smith homestead prop
erty, including the house and barn and smaller
house. In this tract there are eight fine lots in
all. q
The prices on all these pieces of property are
made right to SELL 1t will pay to investigate
Inquire of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency at The Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
FINDS DIET CURES CANCER.
London Doctor Reports Seven Complete
Recoveries With Natures Aid.

London. = Seven patients suffering
from cancer have been completely
cured 'by assisting natures efforts"
according to Dr. Robert Bell, head Of
the cancer research department of the
Battersea General hospital
eve have" DR.. Bell recently said,
"been able to demonstrate beyond
doubt that the healing power of ma
ture, if sufficiently assisted by regrl.
lating the diet regimen of patients,
together with the administration of
therapeutic agents, has proved in many
instances quite competent not only to
overcome the disease, but to bring
about complete recovery
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02

Martins Ferry. GA valuable Guern-
sey COW owned by n S. Bonner. after
an illness of two years. is dead. An
autopsy showed that nail caused
death. The point Of the nail was pro-
truding through the central valve of
the heart, and the tissue around about
it showed little irritation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
His Ashes In Parcel Post.

West Falm Beach, Fla.-The ashes
of A. Ninomiya. a Japanese who died
here several days ago. have been start
ed for Japan by parcel post. Shortly
before his death Ninomiya requested
that his body be cremated and the
ashes sent to Ehima. Japan, where he
was born. The ashes were placed in a
metal receptacle. which was hermeti-
cally sealed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
FOR SALE
Home of the late Mrs. E. N. Jacobs

The home of the late Mrs E. n. Jacobs in the
first ward of the city of Mineral Point. Con-
venient to M. E. Church or ST. Mary's Catholic
Church. This is modern, up to- date S-room
dwelling, with bathroom and closets. A number
one heating plant, city water, electric lights
and everything necessary to make complete
home. The property is vacant and possession
can be had Immediately. and will be sold at a
reasonable price for such place.
For terms and particulars see
J. B. REYNOLDS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
No Hunting.

The undersigned hereby gives notice
that will allow no hunting or running
of dogs on lands owned and occupied
by me in the town of Mineral Point.
Violators will be prosecuted.
M. j. KEALY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
Miss Nettie v. Wallis,

Graduate of the American Conservatory
of Music, Chicago, gives piano and
organ lessons. For terms inquire at
the home in this city. Phone 90.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
Residence For Sale.

[ desire to sell my residence on the
north side of Mineral street in the first ward,
near St. Mary's church. 1t is pleasantly stu
ated on good corner lot House contains eight
good rooms; good cistern and good barn on
the place. MRS. NICHOLAS WAGNER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
Notice To Hunters.

Strictly no hunting or trespassing
allowed on lands owned by me in the
town of Linden. Violators will be
prosecuted. L. z. THOMAS.
October 81. 1915.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
Mineral Point and Jones'
dale Telephone Co.

The annual meeting of the Mineral
Point and Jonesdale Telephone Com
pany is to be held at the Allen Lodge
Hall, Waldwick, Dec. 2, 1915, at one
O'Clock to transact all business that
comes before the meeting.
CAL. CLAUER, Secretary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
Indoor Occunation.

You must take an interest in out
door sports said the physician. Il
do" replied the indolent citizen.
They provide my main reading every
day."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
CITY Residence For Sale.

The property known as the William
Lanyon, Jr., residence is for Sale. It has all
modern improvements, and is centrally located
Inquire of J. A. Meserole. Mineral Point Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
A Quarter for a Link

Join the Happy Forget me got
Friendship Society at H. S. Hurlbut &
Co.'S. Engraving free.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
FARMS FOR SALE

Oh, tHPFG N miles from village of
= II dNLhLC 1400 population, $50 acres
acres valuable timber, estimated go 600 feet good
buildings, running water handy; 700 apple trees.
Including 20 cows, team, crops, sugar TOOLS
farming tools. Price $500. Easy TERMS Free
list. ELLIS BROS, Springfield, N. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
What They Saw.

"Always gets the highest price" is
what they say about F. E. Davisson as
an auct1Oneer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
Thomas Flood, the Reliable
AuCtiOneer

of Lafayette county, sells sales any
where. Dates for him can be arranged
at this Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02

Co to j. j. Mauger
for Watch and Jewelry Repairing. A
work guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
Pleasant Home for Sale

The home of Harold Wallace is Of
fered for sale. 1t is centrally locat-
ed; has modern conveniences, and
will be sold at a very reasonable
price. One block from High street
and two blocks from the High School
building. Inquire of the Mineral
Point Real Estate Agency at the
Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
INQUIRE of OSBORNE DUNN.
Co-WorkerS Bazaar and
Supper.

supper.
The Co. Workers of the Congrega-
tional church will hold their annual
bazaar and supper Thursday afternoon
and evening, December 2. 1915. The
first tables for supper will be ready at
five o'clock
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
For Watch and JeWeIry
Repairing

go to J. J. Mauger. All work guaran
teed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
ADV RTISE M ENTS
Eat Candy for Charity.

There will be Benefit Candy Sale,
Saturday, Dec. 4, at Gorgen's store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02
NJ iIIinery
Storage for Autos.

at Reduced Prices. A. M. KRAMER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02

Look over the Want Advs. on page s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02

TOR SALE-Some choice white Leghorn cock
l. erels. Roy O'NEILL, Route |.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02

WANTED-An Oxford or Shropshire Buck
w Roy O'NEIILL, Route /.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02

FOR SALE-A bay mare and colt. Inquire at
l. the Buck Grove Cheese factory, three miles
east of Mineral Point, Route 5.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02

I .OST-On Saturday. Nov. 81, one dozen child's
IL photograph post cards. Finder please return
to this office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-12-02

WANTED-A typewriter to rent or buy. d.
w E. HARRINGTON, Mineral Point, Wis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-21
An English Woman and the
American Woman

dressed and agreeable" people makes
one yawn.
An erratic person Of eccentric eX-
ternals is a god-send in the word
of the 'well-dressed." How one
would welcome in "A "well-tailored"
assembly the distraction of an artist
with a neckbOw awry. a Shakespear-
can lover with hair a-whirl. a poet
who had forgotten 10 lace his boots
And no nation appreciates the un-
usual more than the Americans.
And as for "agreeableness.' who
would not in the welter Of sleek So
cial phrases welcome the rude con
tradictiOns Of a DR. Johnson. the
sharpness of a Samuel Rogers. the
gruff garrulties Of a Carlyle II the
Americans are agreeable, IL is the
agreeableness of ginger not that OF
jam.
That the American woman is not
profound, or II she is that she mer-
cifully hides il. is another point Of at
traction for canon Hannay. He does
not like profOundness in conversation
and calls il merely nuisance" Yet
many people have found the Ameri-
can wOman's scintillating shallow
ness her least attractive quality.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-21

1t was in the spring Of 1851 that
butter could be purchased in South
Bend for only five cents a pound.
Everybody had COW or COWS and the
matter OF churning the milk into but
ter was simply a part OF the days
work-as much part of IL as was
the finishing Of the lane through
the heavy woodlands that surrounded
the small village on every side. ESSs
were given away because there were
so many chickens on Michigan St
what there was of Michigan St in
those days-that places TO lay them
were as scarce as the article itself is
in these more modern times.
John Platz OF Starke county, Ohio.
school teacher, contractor, builder,
real estate dealer and truant officer.
is SIS years old, yet he remembers
these things and other events of the
90 odd years that have passed since
their occurrence.
Mr. Platz came to South Bend from
his Ohio home with his wife and two
cnndren in 1851 Also in the party
were his uncle, George Platz, and his
wifes father, Michael Palmer. The
latter purchased so acres OF land
about 10 miles south OF the city and
young John and his family went down
there TO help in the general clearing
Of timber that must follow
wash house of one small room,
constructed of rough-hewn logs, fur
nished them a temporary home.
Young Platz constructed bedstead
of tamarack poles and straw ticking,
and secured a brand new store box
in South Bend for a table But the
happiness of the little family was to
be ShOrtliVed.
Mr.. PlatZ was seized with an attack
of malarial fever shortly after his re-
moval TO the farm of his father-in-
law. and for three long. fever-ridden
months he was confined to his bed.
No one was there to take care of him
and to attend to the duties of nurs-
ing but young Mrs. Platz. Tenderly
she watched over him through the
long nights of early spring, until in
June he was so far recovered that his
condition permitted of the more or
less strenuous exercise of cutting a
road through the virgin forest sur
rounding his home to the cabin of
Benjamin Ryan, young homestead
er who was a native of the same part
of Ohio as the Platz family and who
had made the journey east with them.
For a half-mile through heavy wood
lands Platz hewed his way with no
other assistance than that lent by his
ak.
There was an empty cabin on
Ryan's farm and for the next few
months it was made the home of the
little family.
It was at this point in the relating
Of his pioneer experiences that Mr..
Platz paused to tell of a humorous
incident which occurred at that time
and in which George Hardy, a neigh
Dor was a principal.
Clocks were a scarce article
among the rough farmers Of those
days" says Mr.. Platz. Most of us
trusted to the location of the sun for
the determining of the hour. On rainy
days or cloudy ones we worked until
darkness told us that the grind of
the day was over Watches of the
silver turnip' variety we're owned by
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-21
SEND ALL FIT FOR WAR
BACK INTO GERMANY
German Occupations in France
and Belgium Being System
atiCaIly Cleared of Men of
Military Age.

BOULOGNE, Feb. 2O.-Every place
which Germans occupy in France and
Belgium is being systematically
cleared of all men of a military age
that is TO say, men liable to be
called up TO serve in the army. The
German government gave a few DAYS
ago instructions to a certain German
doctor to visit all the occupied towns
and make a careful examination Of
the male members of the population.
All medically ut for military service
many where they would be employed
IN building defences.
A Dutchman has reached northern
France, bringing with him a CODY Of
a well-knOwn German medical week
~ which contains a personal account
OF one OF the doctors visits To the
French village of Flers. The follow
ing IS a translation Of the article.
- Dec. 15.-I was ordered 10
examine all the 'mobilisable' inhabi-
tants from the point of view of their
military capacity.
Before the little church-that was
filled with German wounded. whose
grooming and moaning was distinctly
audible to uS-Were grouped the male
Inhabitants of the locality. With
loaded rifles and fixed bayonets u
soldiers kept order.
Those over As or under 16 were
first dealt with, but as n ch doubt
existed as to their real ages / was
forced TO treat every male in the same
manner, irrespective of age.
Assisted by my medics' men 1 ex-
amlned each man in neighboring
house. My thoughts turned to the
1GtlD I1grgaff ion
try, where ! examined our own men
men in every sense, both physically
and morally, robust, full of vigOr and
health. Now l had before me a set
OF human bones. and my thoughts
were full of sentiment for the poor
men L had to look at
''One man of about % came before
me- and kept up a gnashing of his
teeth the whole time He spoke to no
one, and simply stood like a man in
dream. l made inquiries, and learned
that the continual noise of exploding
shell over the village had affected his
brain. A little Berlin air will do him
worlds of good, and 1 mean to make
a visit to this man next time / am
near the concentration camp.
After this came a little man of
about go years of age Have YOU any,
thing to say?' asked him. NO was
his answer, and l inscribed him as
good for service and told him he
was TO go 10 Germany, when his eyes
filled with tears. Sir, 1 have II chill
drenp
Il was forced to show my sorrow,
for my tears would not keep back and
cried like a child. Handing him
mark, / told him to go, and he did
thing that many French men and
women have done before. and will do
again-he fell at my feet, and said
how kind and thoughtful the Germans
were to the poor and suffering.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-21

per from whom the purchase had
been made
That section OF the cts was known
then-as il was for years afterward
AS the Goose Pasture. so called
because the residents of that vicinity
raised geese III large numbers. Geese
and hogs. in fact, We're the chief
sources of pin money" for the house
wife.
Mr.. Platz sold his lot on Y. la
iayette St. after ne had erected a lOg
cabin. for S325 and an old wagon.
With that money ne purchased 40
acres of land near the farm of his
father-in-law. 20 acres OF which had
been cleared OF forest He sold seven
and one-half acres TO Palmer. Neasy
and wall So that they might erect q
saw mill and with that money bought
20 adjoining acres from John Hardy.
IN 1887 Mr.. Platz sold his land for
81 0OO i'm gold. In 1893 he bought "a
lot on Michigan ST downtown for
$500 and bait 1'ause upon 10. lie
sold 10 samuel slick in 1859 for
$500.
standing out more prominently
among the real estate transactions
swung 10y Mr.. Platz was his purchase
and selling of the block OF land upon
which now stands the administration
building OF the Studebaker corpora
ton. In 1870 that tract of land cost
MI Platz just $500. In 1889 he
was approached by one OF the Stude-
baker brothers upon the sale OF the
land. Mr.. PlatZ said that he would
take $4,000 cash for H. The price
finally agreed upon was $3.50. The
$3.50 knocked off was used by the
sStudebaker brothers 10 clear the
tract OF woods, cabins and other
debris
Mr.. Platz w. school teacher
from 1853 TO 1850 His school was
in the south end OF the city. on Ewing
ave and Carroll St
While in the employ OF the Stude-
baker corporation and the Singer
company Mr.. Plat built many OF the
buildings used for factories. some or
them are standing today He was
employed FIVE years by these two
firms.
In the years 1S57-64 he was a
member of the first fire department
ever organized in the city II was
known as hose company No. !, and,
although its facilities were sadly lack
ing when compared with those or
the modern system. 1t was with a
feeling of great security that the vii
layers knew fire protection was at
hand in times of peril
Mr. Platz served as truant officer
Of Portage township from 1897 until
1910. He has belonged TO the local
order OF Odd Fellows for more than
90 years, and on that account was
recently presented with a diamond
studded medal
As an instance OF the fearful waste
Of lumber in the old days a tract
of land of so acres owned 10y John
Hardy was sold by him for 500. II
that land was existent today, with
the untouched forest still upon IT,
approximately $4,000 would have
been required TO obtain il. The rea-
son given for its sale by Mr. Hardy
was that he wanted 10 get rid OF
the timber"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-21

some of the more prosperous farmers
and traders
We'll, George Hardy bought a
clock from a jeweler named Nune-
maker in South Bend. 1t ran nicely
for at least a week. Then it stopped
Hardy, at a loss to understand it,
returned it to the jeweler. After
much tinkering. it was returned to
Hardy with the confession that Nune-
maker was unable to start it. It was
considered remarkable that il had
run a week or more without stop
ping.
The secret Of the whole matter
lay in the fact that the first eight
day clock seen in South Bend or vi
cinity was a mystery, even to its own
ers. No one in the community had
seen or heard Of one, and even the
man who sold it was unable TO eX-
plain its intricacies. Finally a tour
ist from the east came TO the village
and heard of the clock. a key to fit
was found in the jewelers. shop, and
George Hardy from that day was the
object of much envy and criticism"
In 1857 Mr.. Platz moved to South
Bend and purchased a lot on y. La
fayette st. where the Madison school
is now For a lot 66X165 feet he
paid SIS, $50 of which was paid at
the sale and the remainder was to
have been paid in a year. However,
Mr. Platz paid the remainder Of the
price through working for John Har-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-21
EAST COAST OF
ENGLAND UNDER PATROL
Aviation Sheds, Aerial LOokOuts and
Army Autos Dot Shore Dine
Since Zeppelin Raid.

LONDON, Feb. 20-The battered
and torn east coast OF England un-
protected till nearly 200 innocents
were killed, is now an unbroken line
Of military activity. From the mouth
OF the Thames 10 HartlepOOl no foot
OF sand is unpatrolled. no community
Is without its aerial lOOkOuts.
AT Yarmouth aviation sheds have
sprung mp like mushrooms. The great
patches OF grass where fishermen FOR
centuries have spread their nets %
dry is now a Hampstead Plains And
there are similar aviation quarters
elseW here At nightfalI the prear
doors Of these sheds swing open and
no les than 200 machines rise over
the sea and keep eyes turned and oars
pointed in the direction OF HeligoIand
and CuNhaven.
on shore army autos and motor
cycls speed up and down the coast.
each Tachine with regular beat 10
patrol. The coast patrols OF ordinary
times nave been augmented and these
men tramp the sands for sight or
sound OF air craft. Motor cars carry
ing anti-aircraft guns are stationed
at several points. 1 saw 20 OF these
machines. apparently just out OF the
factory, going through Colchester in
the direction Of Yarmouth.
Sandring ham, the country home o.
the king and queen, Is extensively
protected. So far as protection against
aerial attack Is possible. Thelr IN t-
jesties have been INDUCED In mimic
attacks 10 ascertain the chances or
being hit by the German flyers. one
day last week a British aviator as
cended To a height or about one and
a half miles and practiced az droppins
small bags OF flour 20 represent
bombs. on the castle. From this height
with "a strong wind blowing and
weapon necessarily light 10 preclude
actual damage. the nearest ne could
come % the castle was two miles This
was highly gratifying 10 their ma
jesties who 90 their intimatcs have
made no EFFORT 20 conceal theiF fear
OF the air raids.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-21
THE FOURTH DAY OR EPOCH

~And God the light to rule the
day and the lesser light to rule the night"
1t not suppose that the Sun and the Moon
created after Earth Instead there much
viewing Sun the Noon and
long before this
their light upon Earth because Of the mpenetra
bic veil which canopied 1t.
The appearance of the Moon the Four Day
that another that time and precpd its
of and mineral the Earth Great ges
atmosphere heavily charged with carbon. IA
yorable TO the development Of plant life.
had considerable heat In its
crust that highly carbonferous and
the extent that
breathing those conditions
extremely favorable gigantic growhs OF vegetation
This giant vegetation presumably passed into condition
resembling that OF the peatbeds OF day These beds OF
incipien afterwards under
after another the rings Earth down deuge bung
under Shiny deposits coalhelds the result
that the Sun and the Moon shone
then discernble through
heavy banks OF fog carbonden atmosphere The inhu
the Moon to prepare for
higher forms Of plant animal life.
We may properly the word rule as on the
this the rule the day and
rule the night Besides symbOhcay, IT Is claimed
Moon Covenant rule and the Sun
the New
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-21
SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES

is { the n
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ca be adde 70 a conre IS dtyd
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