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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
Mineral Point Talent Shining Elsewhere

Appleton, Wis, Nov. 15 Richard
Brewer of Mineral Point was one of
the popular actors Friday night in a
minstrel show given by the members of
the various fraternaties and sororities
at Lawrence college, where he is at
tending school, The show was the first
college minstrel ever given at Law
renee and Mr.. Brewer and his troupe
were the rage of the evening,
Mr.. Brewer was one of the group
representing the Delta Iota fraternity,
whose act was said by his friends to be
one of the most original given. The
act was called Signs of Spring and
the fraternity members comprised a
German band, led by the well known
comedian, Charlie Chaplin, impersonat-
ed by one of the members.
Ballots were cast for the best group
performance and the most popular in
dividual. Although announcement Of
the result of the contest will not be
made for week, Mr.. Brewers popu-
larity of Friday evening places him at
the top Of the list of contestants and
his friends are hopeful that the prize
will be his. The affair was one of the
social events of the college year and af-
forded opportunities for the fraterni-
ties and individuals to show their school
spirit.
Mr.. Brewer is son of James Brewer
of Mineral Point and is a member OF
the Lawrence college band.
Frank Z. Long Co. all this week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
The Local Field.
Cornell & Martin for cIothing

-Correll & Martin for clothing
Mrs. VIM. Treweek was week
end visitor at Linden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hunt deuarted
for Platteville Sunday.
Mrs. Will Correl and daughter
visited in Galena last week.
David Rowen Of Freeport visited
at the P. 0. Vivian home last week.
Miss Eta Meditation visited at
Darlington from Tuesday until Friday.
Mrs. J. Nj. Ross of GAINESVILLE is
enjoying a visit with her father, J. P.
Hankins.
Mrs. John Grace and Miss Nell
Tonkin have returned from visit in
Chicago.
viii Gribble and family of Warren,
H., spent Sunday with Ed. Gribble anC
family here.
Joseph Blotz and sister, Kate
Blotz, Of Dodgeville visited relatives
here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Peter Of Schef
field, Ia, were recent visitors at the
Geo Alton home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Bishop of Cobt
spent Sunday in this city with he
mother, Mrs. Mary White.
Mrs. T. Heath, who has been Wis
ting her sister, Mrs. w. Whitford
returned t. WaIdwick Saturday
Miss Lulu Bowen and Mr. Thoma
Jones Of Dodgeville spent Tuesda!
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Woolrich.
After visiting relatives here las
weea. T. J. Prideaux of Taylor, II
Dakota, returned home Thursday
The New York actress who ha
the words Votes for Women" painte
on her y-shaped bare back and exhit
tied TIE inscription to the crowd wa
moro Il an e.ress than a sa#raEist.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
Thanksgiving In Wisconsin Fifty Years
Ago.


T@@ksgiving Day, always an occa-
sion for thankfulness and good cheer
in America, was particularly season
for rejoicing in 1865, just half cen
fury ago. An item from an old Mil
waukee newspaper in the possession of
the Wisconsin Historical Society, elo-
quently sets forth the reason for ma
tional and state happiness at that
time.
"a country racked and torn by the
most bitter and terrible civil war of
modern times is once more at peace,
and though still bleeding with the
wounds OF conflict, fast regaining its
strength, and once more sending forth
to the world the beacon light of free,
hapirS and prosperous nationality. The
e14 Cement of Republican government
has proved strength enough to sustain
itself through the most trying ordeal
to any government, civil war
I'm our own State we have still
more abundant cause for thankfulness.
The earth has given her increase in
return for the toll of the husbandman;
our granaries are stocked with the pro-
duets of the soil; our gems and broth
ers have returned to u from fields Of
strife, health and plenty are in all our
borders. and peace crowns all with her
welcome presence.
go then from your place of bust
ness to the House Of God on this
Thanksgiving morning, and offer songs
of praise to the Author of these benf-
cent gifts. |"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
Died in the State Metropolis.

William II. Smith died in milwaukee,
on Monday, the Sth inst. and was
buried there on tie 18th.
Deceased was born in Mineral Point
76 years ago. His boyhood days were
spent here. For several years he re-
sided at Storm Lake, Iowa, serving
that place as mayor for term. He
with his family then returned to Min
eral Point, remaining here until fifteen
years ego, when he moved to Miiwau-
kee. He leaves a wife ard two daugh-
tiers, all in Milwaukee, and two broth
ers, Thos. B. Smith of this city and
Jas. A. Smith Of Aberdeen, s. Oak.
and one sister, Mrs. d. f. Martris OF
Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
Wisconsin Lead and Zinc Mines.
BY j. IL Lewis.


The expected happened. The pre-
dictions made frequently Of late that
runaway ore market was at hand
was born out completely during the
week when business opened up with
jack going to $50 per ton or better. a
gain of about $40 And not satisfied
with this substantial gain it made
another plunge forward beating 500 on
Platteville quotations early in the week.
With these gains came intelligence
from buyers that the bars had again
been lowered and that all values down
to 80 per cent zinc content would be
considered.
This was mighty good news to many
Independent operators who have been
shut out of the open market offerings
for months and ore began to flow from
unheard of sources. The figures pre-
vailing in the Wisconsin field We're,
however, $40 per ton uuder the prices
ruling in the Joplin field 1t is proba-
BILE where competition developed that
higher prices were paid but the range
during the week ran from $50 to 500
per ton base of 60 per cent ore and
operators were jubilant over the sharp
advances. The Wisconsin field never
enjoyed such property as it is enjoying
now.
Wisconsin zinc ore runs from so to
62 per cent and is therefore to be
classified with the Joplin districts. In
the quality Of its zine the United States
excells the world.
Spelter must be free of lead and
most of the zinc mined in Belgium and
Germany has to be redistilled to elimi-
nate an excess of lead and thus it loses
a great measure Of its strength.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
Mercury Hits Is.

Sometime before daylight Sunday
morning last mother earth, in this
section, received d very thin coat
ing of snow-the first of the season.
Colder weather set thereafter and
early Monday morning the mercury
dropped to within 10 degrees OF zero.
Every person and every living thing
felt the cold snap keenly Old timers
call it the 'squaw winter" and say
''now look out for Indian summer. +"
There is always comfort in hope. Keep
a-loolling
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
Lead and Zine Co. for Linden.

The Linden Developing Co. Of the
village of Linden, organized to operate
lead and zinc mines in southwestern
Wisconsin, filed articles of ineorpora-
ton at Madison Monday. The capital
stock of the company is SIS, 600 ana
the incorporators are John e. SAKE OF
Milwaukee. William Smith and Philip
Trevalio Of Linden.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
Birthday Party.

Mrs. John Whitford, Sr., was pleas.
antly surprised on Monday, Nov. 10th,
by fifteen Of her friends and relatives
in honor Of her list birthday anniver.
sary. A bounteous supper was served
The table was decorated with chrysan.
theums and seventy-one lighted candles
After an enjoyable evening the guests
departed wishing her health and com
fort in years to come.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
Returned Home with a Deer.

There are many citizens of Mineral
Point who have accomplished something
of which to be proud This week Will
K. Prisk is entitled to a front seat in
the hall of notorety. On Tuesday he
retired from the woods three hundred
miles to the north, bringing with him a
two hundred pound male deer, which
he felled with his own trusty rife.
Nov for foxes and wolves, Win.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
Greatest Picture Ever Shown Here.

The public is assured by The manager
Of the World Theater that "TiIlie's
Punctured Romance" is positively the
greatest picture ever shown in Mineral
Point. 1t will be given tomorrow (Fri-
day. afternoon and evening 1t is
six-reel feature comedy, and in it will
appear Charles Chaplin, the world
greatest comedian, assisted by Marie
Dressler and Mabel Normand and an
all star cast.
Admission Afternoon 10 cents, even
ing 10 cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
MINERAL POINT WISCONSIN, THURSDAY NOVEMBER is 1915
COUNTY TAXES.

The total taxes levied by the county
board in annual session last week are
Sl54, 449 "A, which is SO, 0l0.S5 less than
last year. The state tax, including
charges for inmates in the various
charitable Institutions, loans to school
districts, etc, is $40, $40 "a less than
last year, but the tax for the general
expenses of the county is $4,000 higher
or S27 600 roads. bridges and other
things being the cause.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18

The ladies of st. Mary's congrega-
ton will hold their annual bazaar. din
ner and supper at st. Mary's nall on
Tuesday, Nov. 23rd. There will be an
apron and fancy work booth end other
attractions. Dinner will be ready at
1870 o'clock and supper at o'clock.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18

The members Of the Won ems Civic
Club wish to thank all those who 50
willingly and ably assisted in making
the home talent play, THE Grand Old
Flag" sLch complete success. The
funds raised viii be used in procuring
lecturers to speak upon subjects Of in
serest to the cln
A dramatic reading entitled Arms
and A Man" by Bernard Shaw win BE-
read ct the regular meeting, Nov. ~,
Ia the high school 81 three o'clock
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
Dome of Old Capitol Sold ia Scrap Iron

The iron dome of the old state cap
itol at Madison is being sold as junk
For the last two Gears it has been
reposing on the hill back of University
Hall the subject of many complaints
by those who thought it interfered with
the beauty of the campus. Now it has
been purchased from the capitol com
mission by Snake Brothers on cond-
ton that it be removed within 100 days,
and is for sale as scrap iron.
In 1911 the legislature gave it to the
University for use in some future
building. The university authorities
have decided, however, that building
large enough to make the dome appro-
pirate is not likely to be constructed
on the campus.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
Union Thankeriyine Service.

The union Thanksgiving service will
be held in the First Congregational
church at 1920 Thanksgiving morning.
The Rev. c. w. Emery of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church will preach the
sermon. Special music by the Congre-
gational church choir. A general in
vitation is extended.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
With Us Aunin

The Frank f.. Long theatrical com
pany, popular in Mineral Point for
years, is with us for all this week.
The company, if anything, is stronger
than heretofore is putting on good
plays, and merits to liberal patronage
il Is receiving.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
WI. Penhallegon & Co.
Thanksgiving Bazaar and Supper.

The Ladies Aid society OF the Nj. +.
courch will hold their annual Thanks
giving bazaar and supper IN the lecture
room of the church, in accordance with
custom. First table ready at o'clock.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18

The following ladies' from this city
attended the district Rebekah conyen-
tipn at Darlington last Tuesday: Mes
danes j. w. Anderson, J. j. Kuelling,
Mary Treweek, Elsie Mitchell. Ella
Granville and Irving Stratman. They
iIl report most fayorably on the kind
treatment extended by the Darlington
ladies'. Delegates were also present
from Shullsburg, Linden, Plattevillt
and difiin. Meetings were held in the
afternoon and in the evening the con
gention closed with q banquet in tbs
Odd Fellows Hail.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
Co-Workers' Annual Bazaar and Suppe

The Co-Workers of the Congregation
al church will hold their annual bazaar
and supper Thursday, December End
Everybody welcome.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18

1917 crop; limited quantity Inquire
q The J G. Hadi1 & CO. Feed Store
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18

Flat top Office desk, piano and organ.
Inquire at this office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1915-11-18
NUMBER As
TRADE AT THE
R.C.U. STORE

Where your dollar gees from
IS to 20 per cent farther than
at at any other store. Our
customers are realizing more
every day the value Of CO
operative buying. Being a
member of the Rstail Com
merciai Union, we buy direct
from the manufacturer, there
by eliminating the jo5bers'
profit. The customers get the
benefit in the saving OF IS to
90 per cent on all goods sold
at this store. A glance at our
prices will prove our state
ments.
A big stock Of
COATS AND SUITS
still on hand at prices that
defy competition.
The largest stock of
MACKINAWS, SWEATERS,
UNDERWEAR, SHOES
We have ever shown.
A visit will convince you. You
will sooner or later trade at the
X. {, u. store; why not sooner.
W. ]. Penhallegon & Co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02

and an effort made to meet the condi-
lions. Instead of seeking to combat a
situation that has its basis IN economic
conditions. the school management has
substituted practical studies for the theo-
retical. Not only are the boys and girls
IN the grades being taught things. the
knowledge OF which will become of prac-
teal value to them just as soon as they
leave school, but they have been organized
into junior civic and Industrial league.
whose 200 members are periodically
shown through the great industries of the
city and made acquainted. through talks
and illustrations. with how industry Is
organized, what each one offers in the
way of pay and opportunity and what
problems and chances they face. In sim
liar practical ways are they taught how
they are governed through the state.
county and city administrations.
To add attrectiveness and interest to
the task of gaining an education 100
home and school gardens are cultivated /;
there are fully equipped Fairgrounds at
twelve buildings three summer recrea-
ton centers are maintained and domes-
tic science and manual training given
unusual prominence in the curriculum.
In the hours when the city plant is not
running, pre-vocational and night schools
occupy the buildings, and at other hours
they are made use Of as social centers.
In addition there are high-class private
and parochial schools. a military academy
with nationwide reputation. two splen-
did business colleges, several conserva-
tories with staffs recruited from the best
known musical centers Of the world, and
other colleges where concert singing,
dramatic art and oratory are taught. A
dental college is also an adjunct of a
practical nature.
As n University Town.
Located In suburbs Immediately adjoin-
ing Lincoln are the Nebraska Wesleyan
university, the leading college OF that
denomination In the west. with an enroll
ment exceeding Ss3; Cotner university,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02

assured Of a volume Of commerce meas
ured only by the enterprise and talent Of
those who engage In business within It's
borders
Because OF its fine, wide ana shaded
streets. its grassy parks. its paved boule-
wards, its we'll built homes. the absence OF
slums and the presence OF population
composed OF those elements that enter
into the making OF an alert and progress
sive people. Il is homo city Of unusual
attractiveness.
Because Of It's great universities five
IN number-lts business and musical col
legos and It's compact and up-to-dats
school system II offers 70 ali who seek
the foundations Of liberal education or
the finish of the professions an oppor-
tunity 10 select and secure what they will.
Numbered within the city and its en-
virons are $500 people. men. women and
children. who have come within the space
OF few years TO engage in business, to
build homes and to equip themselves with
n rounded education.
CapItnI city of Nebraska.
All this has been accomplished In a
little more than generation. much less
than fifty years In 1868 the present site
VI tHt CITY u AAhAoiH NAn NNSNbiNN W
the small village OF Lancaster. a sleepy
little inland town where had gathered
some hardy souls intent upon pioneering
an unknown country. Tho conflicting
ambitions OF (then) better situated towns
within the state and the inability Of a
majority Of the people 20 favor one city
above the other. led TO the selection OF
Lancaster as the capital. located on the
rolling prairie overlooking the valleys OF
two small creeks. and the remaining OF
the place as Lincoln.
Made quick start.
As the capital of a young but fast grow
ing state. Lincoln at once became the
mecca for hundreds OF ambitious young
persons, and within few years founds-
tions had been laid for an enduring civic
structure. Railroads backed by home and
foreign capital sprang into being as
though by a magician's wand, and where
one already within the states borders
showed signs OF hesltating about reach
ing out across the prairies TO the new
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02

maintained largely by the Christian
church denomination. where 26h students
pursue knowledge. and Union college. the
western UNCONVENTIONAL university of the
Seventh Day Adventists, and where 800
students are fitted for missionary and
other church activities.
The capsheaf of Linooln's educational
structure IL the University of Nebraska
Al the last election the voters of the
state were asked TO determine whether
they wished the university to be extended
upon its downtown campus or TO be con-
solidated with the State Agricultural
school upon tho farm campus. on the
eastern border OF the city. They over
whelmingly voted against consolidation.
and at the same time authorized the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
As An Educational
Center

Lincoln Is the leading educational
center Of the west, and has a
student population during the
school year OF 5000. Here are It's
leading educational institutions
University OF Nebraska. embrace
ing seven colleges. including the
college OF agriculture, which ha.J a
separate plant located two miles
east OF the main university.
Nebraska Wesleyan university,
the central college OF the Meth
odist Episcopal church in the vert.
Cotner university. founded and
maintained by the Christian
church. a strong denomination in
this section.
Union college. headquarters in
the west OF the Seventh Day Ad-
veniists.
Nebraska Military academy.
Two large business colleges.
Three thriving conservatories OF
music.
Private finishing school for girls
and boys
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02
As a Political
Center

Lincoln lie the political center Of
a larger area than any other city
in the United States. due largely to
the fact that It Il the home OF
Hon. W. ]. Bryan. secretary Of
state, who was thrice honored as
a democratic nominee for the pres
idency.
At Lincoln are located:
The state capitol.
The State Historical society
building.
The state penitentiary.
The State Orthopedic hospital.
The state fair.
The governors mansion.
The State Hospital for the ~
sane Zone OF three).
Three-fourths OF the state po-
litical conventions are held In Lin
coin, and all of the state officers
are required by law to maintain
residences in the city.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02

Aaieoih Noihihehcihi Aihh'
IREE things there are which
insure q city possessing them
a future Of prosperous growth
and exceptional stability.
These are its desirability as
a city in which TO do
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02

business. in which 20 make ones
home and in which 10 educate ones
children. For these are the three things
TO live. 20 Iowa and to iearn--whioh most
concern the normal man because they lie
nearest TO his heart and his dealre.
Because Of Its location in the heart Of
the great wheat. corn and grass growing
and meat making country and OF the net
work OF railroads which connect II with
all OF the rich farms and great ranches
OF the west. the city OF Lincoln. Neb.. Is
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02

CONTINUED on Page seven-cOiumn one.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-09-02

Secretary IAncoln Commercial Gu
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-01-28
Seed Corn.

Have you tested your seed corn?
You may say: What's the use of test
ing seed, corn this year? It's as dry
as a bone. There never was so much
No. corn shipped out of the north
half of the corn belt as there is just
now. What's the use of going to the
trouble of testing it?
To which we reply: Test it to keep
yourself in the habit of testing, if for
nothing else. Nine years out of ten,
you will have to test it, or will if you
are wise. Test it in order to be dead
sure that it will grow. The seed costs
only few cents per acre, and lit
tie time. So don't take any chances;
be sure. The only way you can be
sure is to test it.
We needn't tell you how to test
your seed corn. You know the sever
al ways, or at least one or two. Every
farmer knows that. Don't take any
chances. You have time enough these
winter evenings to sort out your seed
corn ear by ear, and to mark the ears
in some way or other so that you can
keep track of them. Take three
grains from each side of the ear, and
test them. Be sure to keep track of
the ears. Even in the best corn years
there are some ears that will grow
vigorously, others that will grow
weakly Don't take any chances
Wallaces' Farmer.