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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
Hooks Bio Hoax.

HoaXers exist in every profession ana
walk of life. They flourish in every
age and cline. They ply their art Ell
Their as means of livelihood or from
the sole desire to gull the credulous
pubic 1t was the latter which melted
that prince of practical jokers, Theo-
dore Hook. to perpetrate the most au-
dacious of all hoaXeS. the BernerS street
hoax. that for the time aroused all
London to laughter and Indignation.
Hook bet guinea that a certain mod
est dwelling in a quiet thoroughfare
leading out of Oxford street would be-
come the most notorious house in town
and set about winning his wager by
addressing over thousand letters. con-
itaining orders to tradeSmen, with the
request that they would at certain
hour on a certain day deliver their
goods at q certain house in Berners
street Besides the unfortunate shop
keepers, who suffered much loss
through damage to their goods, others
were included in the fun. The lord
mayor, the lord chief justice, the arch
bishop of Canterbury and the COM
mander in chief were among the many
victims that fell into the trap and,
duly arriving at the appointed spot, ex-
perienced most unceremonious treat
ment amid the turbulent and exasper-
ated throng
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
The
- lie
Scrap Book
His Brand of Turkey.

The following story is reported from
the trenches in France:
A young German lieutenant and his
orderly were doing patrol duty. Ali
day long they had been riding through
the woods without bite to eat. To
ward evening they came to battery
of heavy artillery, where they dis
mounted and asked for some supper
The captain in charge of the guns told
the young lieutenant that he could
have some nice turkey. The young
man took a hearty bite Of the offered
meat; then, looking up suspiciously,
asked:
BEG your pardon, captain; did you
say this was turkey?"
why, sure, that's turkey!"
He took few more bites and asked
again, "Are you really sure, Herr Cap
tain, that this is turkey?"
Certainly, Herr Lieutenant; turkey
it is!'
The lieutenant finished his meal in
silence and thanked the captain for
his hospitality. Then he called his or
derby. Fritz" he directed, saddle
our turkeysr'-Everyb ody's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06

Love Of country is SO fine virtue
that it seems difficult to carry it to eX-
cess. y resident Of Il small village in
the north Of Scotland paid business
visit to London and called on a mer-
chant who. unknown to him. had once
made stay in his native place. In
the course of conversation the visitor
made use Of an expression that led the
other to exclaim. ''Surely you come
from Glen McLuskie?'' The assertion,
however, was denied. Presently, to the
merchants surprise, another Glen Nc
Luskie expression was heard. "My
dear Mr.. MacTavish. I feel convinced
that you are Glen McLuskie man
after ALL" insisted the merchant.
"Weel," returned the other. "1'll no
deny it any longer"
"Then why didn't you say so at
first?" demanded the Englishman.
"Weel," was the calm response, Il
didna like to boast O. it in London."-
London Chronicle. -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
A Queen Made >olor Famous.

Marie Antoinette early in the sum-
mer of 1775 appeared before the king,
her husband, in a lustrous dress Of
chestnut brown, and he remarked,
laughing, THAT puce color is delight
fully becoming to you" Very soon all
the court ladies had puce colored
gowns, but the color not being univer-
sally becoming and less extravagant
than light brilliant tints the fashion
of puce colored toilets was adopted by
the upper middle class more than by
the nobility, and dyers could hardly fill
their orders. The varying shades were
given the most peculiar names, none of
them attractive, 'fea's back" paris
mud' and "indiscreet tears" being the
most euphonious.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
What MINERAL POINT.
PEOPLE SEEK
Found BY Local Man, Who Tells
HIS Experience.

Found BY Local Man, Who Tells
HIS Experience.
What the anxious sufferer from kid
ney and bladder trouble seeks is not
temporary relief-though that would
be welcome enough: what is sought
for is lasting effect. Mr.. Terrill
tells us here how he has found lasting
good from Doan's Kidney Pills after
long suffering.
Samuel Terrill, we'll known bust
ness man of Mineral Point, says:
Sometimes my kidneys were too active
and then again they weren't active
enough. Two boxes of Doan's Kidney
Pills fixed up this trouble and put me
in good shape. You may use my name
recommending Doan's Kidney Pills.
Mr.. Terrill is only one of many Min
eral Point people who have grateful
endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills. If your
back aches-if your kidneys bother you.
don't simply ask for kidney remedy
ask distinctly for Doan's Kidney Pills.
the same that Mr.. Terrill had-the
remedy backed by home testimony.
soc all stores. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y. when Your
Back is Lame-Remember the Name"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
New Firm at DARLINGTON.

The Darlington Republican Journal !:
Joseph Engels and two of his sons, all
of Mineral Point, have leased the Mel
son building of this city and will in a
short time open modern, up-to- date
ice cream parlor. Mr.. Nelson has a
crew of men at work putting the build
ing in shape, and Mr.. Engels is in
Chicago buying the latest fixtures.
The Republican Journal extends a
hearty welcome to the new firm, and
wishes every member of it success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
When Booth Laughed.

William Mestayer, the comedian, once
said: 81 never saw Edwin Booth laugh
heartily but once. We were playing
Julius Caesar at Baldwin's, in San
Francisco. Booth was Brutus, McCul-
Tough was Cassius, Harry Edwards was
Caesar, and Charley Bishop and were
plain, everyday citizens. 1t was the
last night of the run, and we all felt
frisky. So when Caesar spoke the well
known line, Let me have men about
me that are fat Bishop and /, both
fat men, walked boldly up to Caesar
and shook him heartily by the hand
Booth laughed outright"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
Close Deal for Post Office.

Burlington Standard Democrat: 1t
is now assured that the new postofice
in Burlington will be on the Smithers
site on the corner of Jefferson and Pine
streets. The formal transfer of the
property was made last Saturday.
Assistant United States Attorney
Paul Slower came out from Milwaukee
that day and with Attorney E. John
Wehmhoff, representing the Smithers
interests, the deed was transferred and
the government came into possession of
site selected by their representatives the
tn ewhere bids were opened year ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
An Eou In the Wilderness.

An amusing little incident concern
ing an egg is told by Captain Stigand
In his Hunting the Elephant In AZ
rica:"
1t was a solitary ostrich's egg that
I found in the open. I supposed it had
been dropped by the ostrich before she
had decided where to make her nest.
I ate that egg in omelets for three
days, thinking myself lucky to get an
egg SO far from civilization, but mar
yelling much at its peculiar flavor.
From later experience Of ostrich eggs
I now know that that egg was bad!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
Automobile Damaged by Fire.

Dodgeville Sun Republic: A peculiar
accident occurred at Ridgeway last Sun
day when new car belonging to the
Iowa County Auto Co. caught fire and
was badly burned. The car was driven
by Fred Warped who had taken
Thomas Johns and family out for a
ride The gentlemen in the car were
smoking and it is supposed that spark
from one of the cigars was carried by
the high wind back and lodged in fold
of the top, and was soon famed into a
fame
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
Race Circuit Formed.

Darlington Republican: On Friday
of last week representatives of the fairs
of Lancaster, Boscobel, Mineral Point
and Darlington met in this city for the
purpose of forming racing circuit for
the 1915 fairs. Platteville, though not
represented, was notified and signified
her desire to join, and as none of the
dates conflict, circuit was formed
with the above four members.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
How is Your Boiler?

It has been stated that mans
stomach is his boiler, his body is his engine and
his mouth the fire box. Is your boiler (stom
ach) in good working order or is it so weak
that it will not stand full load and not able to
supply the needed energy to your engine
0bodyO If you have any trouble with your
stomach Chamberlain Tablets will do you
good. They strengthen and invigorate the
stomach and enable it to do it's work naturally.
Many very remarkable cures Of stomach trou-
BILE have been effected by them. For by all
dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
Methodist Minister Recommends
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy.

Rev. James A. Lewis, Milaca, Mimi.
writes "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been needed and welcome guest in our home
for number Of years. l highly recommend it
to my fellows as being a medicine worthy of
trial in cases of colds, coughs and Group"
Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy trial and
we confident you will find it very effectual
and continue to use it as occasion requires for
years to come, as many others have. For sale
by all dealers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
Sheboyaan Cheese Prices.

Sheboygan, April. 81: Twenty three
factories offered 1 1896 boxes of cheese on
the call board today and all except So
twins sold as follows: 40 twins at 143c,
AZ cases Young Americas at 15c. 1870
cases longhorns at 154c, 2S8 at 155c,
1927 at 15c, and 800 boxes square prints
at 154c The bid on SO twins was passed.
Sales year ago today on the Sheboy-
gan board were: 100 Young Americas
at 1880, so daisies at 1890, 50 cases long
horns at 164c, gil at 1910, 1,419 at 16c,
and so boxes square prints at 1880.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
New Well for New Glarus.

New Glarus Post: The Village Board
at a meeting last Monday evening de-
cided to dig another we'll in connection
with the village water works and the
contract has been awarded to Mr. Thorn
of Platteville.
The work on it is to commence i'm
mediately. There is 80 much water
consumed in the village now that there
may be danger of running short this
summer and it is best to be prepared
for all emergencies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
Faith.

Securely cabined in the ship below.
Through darkness and through storm
cross the sea,
A painless wilderness of waves to me.
But vet I do not fear, because I know
That he who guides the good ship Ger
that waste
Sees in the stars her shining pathway
traced
Blindfold I walk this life's bewildering
maze,
Up finty steep, through frozen mountain
pass,
Through thorn set barren and through
deep morass;
But strong in faith I tread the uneven
ways
And bare my head unshrinking to the
blast,
Because my Fathers arm is round me
cast.
And If the way seems rough only clasp
The hand that leads me with firmer
grasp.
Anne c. Lynch Botta.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
Some Forms of rheumatism Durable

Rheumatism is disease character
lied by pains in the joints and in the muscles.
The most common forms are: Acute and
Chronic Rheumatism, Rheumatic Headaches,
Sciatic rheumatism and Lumbago. All Of
these types can be helped absolutely by apply
ing some good liniment that penetrates. AS
application of Sloans Liniment two or three
times day to the affected part will give instant
relief. Sloan's Liniment is good for pain, and
especially Rheumatic Pain, because it pene
trates to the seat of the trouble, soothes the
afflicted part and draws the pain. "Sloan' s
Liniment is all medicine Get Csc bottle
now. Keep it handy in case of emergency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
White Man With Black Liver.

The Liver is blood purifier. 1t was
thought at one time it was the seat of the pas
sions. The trouble with most people is that
their Liver becomes black because of impurities
in the blood due to bad physical states, causing
Billiousness, Headache, Dizziness and Consti-
patton DIR. Kings New Life Pills will clean
up the Liver, and give you new life. 25c at
your Druggist
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
Lead. Zinc and Sulphur Ores
Inferred at Darlington.

The Democrat: The ashes of Dr.
Pilling of Tucson, Arizona, were brought
to Darlington Friday and inferred, with
Masonic honors, in the family lot in
Willow Springs. DR.. Pilling has been
a member Of the local Masonic order
since 1876.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
Man Takes His Own Medicine Is an
OptimiSt

he knows when he takes it for certain all
ments he gets relief People who take Dr.
Kings New Discovery for an irritating Cold are
optimits- know this cough remedy will
penetrate the Innings of the throat, kill the
germs, and open the for Nature to act. You
can't destroy Cold by superficial treatment
you must go to the cause Of the trouble. Be an
optimist. Get bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
cOYerY TODAY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
Whole Family Dependent.

Mr.. e. Williams, Hamilton, Ohio,
writes ''Our whole family depend on Pine
Tar Honey Maybe someone in your family
has severe Cold-perhaps it is the baby. The
original DIR. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey is an ever
ready household remedy-it gives immediate
relief Pine Tar Honey penetrates the Innings
of the Throat and Lungs, destroys the Germs.
and allows Nature to act. At your Druggist, Csc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
The Best Couch Medicine.

Il have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy ever since have been keeping house"
says L. G. Hames, of Marbury, Ala. II con-
slider it one of the best remedies ] ever used.
My children have all taken it and it works like
a charm. For colds and whooping cough it is
excellent For sale by all dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
Codfrey-King.

Darlington Democrat: Miss Bessie
Godfrey, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Godfrey, and Mr.. Byron King,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John King OF
Willow Springs, were married at the
home of the bride on Wednesday.
April 81, 1915. at noon. Rev. A. D..
Wagner of the Darlington M. e..
church officiated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
Warrior Marries at Eiuhty.

COlfaX. Wash.-E. D. Lake. aged
eighty veteran of the civil war and
a resident of Colfax for nearly forty
years, after an absence of two years
returned to Colfax with his bride. He
married Mrs. Anna Wells of Port Or
chard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
EarIy SIave-HoId;nu State.

Maryland was an early slave-hold-
ing colony, for in 1642 Governor Cal
vert bargained with a certain ship
master for the delivery Of 13 African
Slaves"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
Don't You Believe Ii.

Some say that chonic constipation
cannot be cured. Don't you believe it. Cham
berlain's Tablets have cured others-why not
you? Give them trial. They cost only
quarter. For sale by all dealers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-05-06
BENZ. B. RIPPERDA, d. c..

CHIROPRACToR,
Mineral Point, Wis. Office above Optics Cafe
Hours on Mondays and Fridays, to 6; to
p. M Tuesdays and Saturdays, 8 to IL m. Chi
ropractic removes the cause Of disease. Nature
cures. One visit will convince you Spinal
Analysis and Consultation Free.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14
AUCTION BRIDGE PARTY.

Mrs. W. F. Root and Miss Frances Root entertained yesterday afternoon at auction bridge Prizes were given to the two having the highest scores. They were Mrs. SchaIeben and Mrs. Sloan. Those present were:
 Mrs. Wayne Blue Mrs. A. G. de Sherbinin, Mrs. Erich Lucas, Mrs. S. B. Congdon, Mrs. A. II. McNeer, Mrs. l.. V. Ray, Mrs. H. & Balderston, Mrs. A. H. Mcdonald, Mrs. J. II. Sears. Mrs. B. R. Labaree, Mrs. J. M. Sloan, Mrs. F. l.. Ballaiue, Mrs. J. H. Romig, Mrs. s. NJ. Graf, Mrs. w. c. Edes, Mrs. H. C. Define, Mrs. J. A. Nelson, Mrs. P. J. Hickey, Jr, Mrs. Ward. Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. F. A. Hancock, Mrs. Isaac Evans, Mrs. Leslie Cramer Mrs. H. O. Schalebeu, Mrs. C. T. Dag gett, Mrs. George Sexton, Miss Sylvia Sexton, Mrs. W. W. Anderson and Miss Georgia Anderson.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14
NOTICE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the Municipal Clerk has delivered the Special Assessment Roll District No. 8 Improvement on both sides of Third Avenue between North side of Washington Street and South side of Adams Street. Town of Seward, Al aska, to the Tax Collector. That un- less payment is made on or before the 24th day of September, 1915, such special assessment shall become de- linquent and unless paid prior there to, five (5) percent will be added to the amount thereof.
 Said special assessment may be paid at the office of the Municipal Treasurer in the Pioneer Hospital on Third Avenue, Seward, Alaska, be- tween the hours of ten A. M. and three P. NJ. except Sundays and hOli- days.
 Dated at Seward, Alaska, this 14th, day of August, 1915.
 w. T. LUCAS,
 Municipal Clerk. S-14-6t Town of Seward, Alaska.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14
CALL FOR BIDS.

Sealed bids will be received by the Common Council, Town of Seward, Alaska, up to p. m. August IT, 1915, for remodelling and constructing the Public School Building, in accordance with the plans and specifications of c. w. Winstedt, Architect, to be filed in the office of the Municipal Clerk in said Seward, August 16, 1915, at 9 A. M. Separate bids will be taken for the plumbing and heating plant, also electric wiring.
 A certified check for at least ten per cent QO per cenD of amount of bid, shall accompany each and every bid.
 The Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon signing of the con tract.
 Dated at Seward, Alaska August 13, 1915.
 w. T. LUCAS.
 Municipal Clerk S-13-4t.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14

and another boy and girl were bound for Kodiak after attending the Indian school at Chemawa, Oregon. The other boy was exposed to the measles and is also held in quarantine. The girl will proceed to Kodiak on the Santa Ana.
 C. D. Mover, of the Engineering
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14
NEWS NOTES

Mike SimcnoT, who arrived yester- day on the Mariposa from the Chemawa Indian school, was found Co have the measles. He was prompt Iy put under quarantine by Dr. Romig, the city health officer. He
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14
LANES SECRETARY
 VISITS ALASKA.

L. F. Shoot of Washington, D. C., secretary to Franklin K. Lane, secre- tary of the Interior Department, is making a tour of coastal Alaska. He passed through to Seward on the steamship Northwestern today. He is on a vacation.-Juneau Empire.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14
KELLY A FARMER.

JUNEAU.-King Kelley, recently with The Empire, has taken up homestead in the Matanuska valley and will make farming his future oc- cupation Mr. Kelley left Juneau during the latter part of May.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14

Commission estimates that since the latter part of 1914 about 10000 ap- plications for work had been received by the commission.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14

Have one thousand dollars to in- vest in legitimate business. State particulars in first letter. Box 135, City. S-14-2t
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14

Visiting cards, invitations, anything pretty 1. done by the Gateway just as well as outside.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14

Largest stock of furniture in A. aska at Brown & Hawkins, Equality First"
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Sunday: Masses at S;8O and 1O:3O a. m. Sunday school after Mass. Rosary, Instruction and BenedictiOn, 7:3O D. m. Weekdays: Mass at s a. m.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14
WANTED.

Position as housekeeper or cook First class references. Apply, Gate way office. S-10-6t
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14

Jimmie the Messenger. Phone Main 53. Anytime. Service F. D. c.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14

Rooms for rent. Enquire Mrs. Krefting. S-l4-3t.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14
DANCE

A. B. hall, Saturday, August IA. Music by Miss Mcleod. Admission 25c each. S-l5-2J'
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14

The Gateway can do any sort ot printing done in the states. Do not torget that
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14

Waterfll & Frazier whiskey at 'The Branch"
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14

Meet me at The Branch.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14

Just "talk, don't walk" we dc the rest And it is not too far,
 In 40 winks we land the goods From the Famous Palace Bar.
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14

C. D. Mover of the Engineering
The Seward gateway., 1915-08-14

When once the streets are graded, And this town takes on the air Of a camp that has grown permanent, Of a city that is "there;"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-07
How We Go To sleep

How do we go TO sleep? How does
Mother Nature charm away our con-
seriousness. The Springfield Repuph-
can tell us that, first of all she
throws her spell on those centers or
our bodies that preside over the mus
cular system, causing one group OF
muscles after another gradually 10
collapse. Thereafter, various powers
of mind succumb in regular order.
First we lose attention and JudS-
ment. The memory goes and ina
gination wanders away in reveries OF
it's own. Ideas of time and space
cease to control thought as gentle
sleep-the nurse of our hfe-draws
nearer Then comes the turn or the
special senses, beginning with sight
-eyelids close and eyeballs turn up
ward and inward. as if 70 shut out
all light, the pupils contracting more
and more as slumber steals over us.
The turn OF the ears comes-the pow
or of hearing fades away The heart
beats and breath is drawn more slow
4 ~. The beats from ten 10 twenty
times less frequently each minute, Oh
five thousand times less during the
night while breathing is not only
slower but much more shallow thar
during waking hours. Temperature
falls by perhaps two degrees and th'
body loses three times less neat thai
when awake And so at last sleel
covers a man all over-sleep tina
shuts up sorrows eye.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-07-07
THE VALUE OF BOOSTING

There are $50 commercial CLUBS IN
the state of Missouri, with a memp Der
shin aegregating $4,000 wide awake
business and professional men. Ihese
are part of the Federa-
tion of Missouri Commercial CLUBS,
and acting under its direction over
look no opportunity 10 attract capltal-
lists. manufacturers and deslraple set
Tiers 10 the state. Their ACTIVITY
gives tremendous impetus to the pro-
rress of the state, financially ana
otherwise.
The spectacle of $4,000 boosters in
constant action for the advancement
of their home state and the communl-
ties within ii is inspiring. II speaks
of unity and good understanding
among themselves and their Fellow
Missourians. 1t advertises TO the
world a scarcity of Knockers gruHlp-
lers. grouches and "coldfooted per-
sons generally. These two items are
in themselves powerful attractions 10
home and location seekers.
True. some states, cities and towns
grow steadily and solidly without a
united boost by the citizenry. But
they would grow faster and prooaoly
lust as solidly if given the beneht OF
a little unified action by their peo'
nile. In any event, the people them
I selves would profit by the getting TO-
eether. by lettering their nome ac'
ouaintances, and by generating new
er. livelier, more optimistic loca
| spirit.