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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11

day, Feb. 26, 1915. She was a woman
of gentle and peaceful disposition a
loving wife and kind mother. She at
tended mass regularly as long as she
was able to go to church. In short we
will say with Father Carrigg that she
is too well known here to need any
praise from US, as to know her was to
respect her. The mortal remains were
laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery in
Waldwick.
The Review joins with the many
friends in extending sympathy to the
bereaved family. Those from out of
town who attended the funeral were
Mrs. John Dochneil, Jennie Terness,
Louis Lautz, John P. Wenner of
Dodgeville, John Terness of Ridgeway,
Mrs. John Thies and Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Steil of Mineral Point, Mrs. Ed.
Steil of Highland and Mrs. John Weis
of Freeport, John Kim of Mineral
Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
PUBLIC LIB RARY
Increased Circulation,

The circulation statistics show that
in February, 1914, 1853 books were
loaned; in February, 1915, 1,453 books
were loaned, showing an increase of
400 in February. 1915.
New Books in Rent Collection.
Manners, J. Hartley : Peg O. My
Heart.
Pawloska, Yoi-A child went forth.
Van Torst, Marie-Big Tremaine.
The magazines for January and Feb
ruary may now be taken out for home
reading. Very many live topics are
now discussed in the periodicals.
Among them are the following:
By visit to the library you will be
able to find many others.
Russia and the open sea, by E. D.
Schoonmaker. Century. January,
1915, pages 341 -347. An attempt to
explain the great European conflicts
Of the last half century by tracing as
their underlying cause Russia's de-
sire. for an outlet to the sea. The ar
ticle comments also somewhat satiri
cally on England's diplomacy during
this same period Of the world S
history.
Fire: extinguishing a blaze by smother
ing or cooling. Scientific American,
Dec. 12, 1914, page 494 1876. A val
liable article explaining the action OF
certain agencies used in extinguish
ing fire, and the reasons why they
possess the property to either cut off
the supply air or chill below the ig-
milton point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
Death Of Mary E. Meloy.

Shullsburg Pick and Cad: Miss
Mary E. Meloy died at her home here
Monday, March 1, 1915 of heart failure.
Although she has been in failing health
for the past year, her death came as a
shock to her many friends.
The funeral was held Wednesday
morning at ten o'clock at st. Matthew s
Church, at which Solemn Mass of
Requiem was celebrated by Father Nc
Quaid, assisted by Father Morris OF
Kendall and Father McQuaid of Cuba
City as Deacon and Sub Deacon, and
Father McGinnity as Master of Cere-
monies.
Miss Meloy has many warm friends
who sincerely mourn her loss, as was
testified by the large number that ac-
companied her remains to their final
resting place.
She is survived by one brother, Hen
ry, and Mrs Annie Donohue of Seattle,
Wash, and Misses Kathryn and Eliza
beth of this city, all of whom were with
her during her sickness and death, and
who have the sympathy of large Cir
Gle of friends in their affiiction.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
William p. Ladd.

News reached here on Saturday of the
death of Mr.. w. P. Ladd at his home
in Rewey. He was found dead in his
bed early in the morning. He had been
in usual health and his passing away
was wholly unexpected.
The decedent was in the 63rd year of
his age He was born in Shullsburg,
and grew to manhood there, and en-
gagged in the drug business. He was
united in marriage to Miss Clara Goth
rem. The wife and a daughter and son
now mourn his death. The daughter is
Mrs. Charles Dixon, who lives near
Rewey, and the son, Schuyler, is a
student at the Platteville mining school.
The family have been residents OF
Rewey for a number of years, where
Mr.. Ladd was druggist. He had very
many friends, who will learn with sad
ness of his death.
The burial services were at the home
in Rewey, Rev. w. F. Phillips off1cia-
ting, after which the body was brought
by train to Mineral Point and COM
mitted to its last resting place in
Graceland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
Mrs. Annie Williams.

wife of Mr.. Richard Williams, died at
her home in the city of Mineral Point,
Thursday afternoon, March 4, 1915,
aged 46 years, months and Is days.
Mrs. Williams was the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Mediation of Wald-
wick. November l, 1898, she was
married to Mr.. Richard Williams of
Dodgeville. After marriage they moved
to Jonesdale, where Mr.. Williams was
employed by the Illinois Central rail
road company. From JOnesdale they
came to Mineral Point eleven years ago,
and have since resided here.
The many friends of Mrs. Williams
will unite with her family in mourning
the death of good woman. She leaves
besides besides her husband, her ageG
father, six sisters and four brothers
namely: Henry McIlhatton, Miss Eliza
McIlhatton, Miss Ella McIlhatton, ani
Mrs. Ellen Lynch of Waldwick, Johr
McIlhatton and Hugh McIlhatton O.
Yellowstone, Mrs. Edward McClosky
of Blanchardville, Mrs. Frank McManu
of Darlington, Mrs. Lawrence McDer
mott of Mineral Point and Alex. McIl
hatton of Clyde.
The funeral was held at ST. Paul
church on Saturday and was conducted
by Rev. FIR. L. P. O'Reilly, wh'
preached an eloquent and comforting
sermon.
The floral tributes were many ant
beautiful.
Interment was in ST. PauPs cemetery
Many friends from out of town were
in attendance.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to thank our many friend
who so kindly aided and sympathize(
with us during the sickness and deatl
of our dear wife and sister.-Richar'
Williams, brothers and sisters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
UNION MEETINGS
Marked by a Spirit of Harmony
and Cooperation.

The finest spirit of unity and cooper
alton has been the mark and character
of every meeting thus far. DR.. Stewart
has given us fine sermons and his lee
ure on Thursday evening last was of
the highest grade, and everyone came
away realizing higher ideals and pur-
poses in life.
The young peoples meeting on Satur-
day night was remarkable for the num-
ber of those in attendance and the great
interest and splendid response they
manifested.
The meetings Sunday were not only
we'll attended but very enthusiastic.
The Congregational auditorium was
filled three times and the Mems meet
ing in the afternoon was well attended.
The music is greatly appreciated.
Under the able leadership Of Brother
Huxtable, the splendid choir and the
congregation join in the gospel songs
and feel the great inspiration which
singing always gives to service.
The promise for the present week is
fine. The services planned will be
carried out with the addition of the
days idea.
Tuesday was Church Day" The
church people beld cottage prayer
meetings in several parts Of the city
! at ten o'clock in the morning and in
the afternoon D1. Stewart spoke on
"What Ails the Church"
Friday is set apart as Young Folks
Day. Thursday belongs to the men
and Boy Scouts.
Tuesday evening the members of all
the church women's societies met and
formed in body to attend the service.
Thursday the Brotherhoods and Boy
Scouts will meet and attend in close
rank.
The services this week will all be in
the Congregational church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
COLORADO CONV|CTS
HAVE BASEBALL TEAM
Warden Rewards Good Prison.
ers by Allowing Them 10 Play.

Canon City, COlO.-Warden Tom j.
described as the man who put man
in humanity in prison REFORM an
nounceS that he is organizing a base
ball team among the cOnvicts-his
wards" as he always calls them.
lyman was the first penitentiary
warden to install moving pictures and
the first to try the system of rewards
for good conduct by sending the best
behaved convicts to build and improve
the roads of the state. He proposes tC
have a baseball team to compete with
teams of the state league and other
teams from the surrounding towns and
cities. lyman is baseball ''fan" him
self.
i've got some crackerjack material
down here" says lyman, land I'm
going to utilize it, Got Il housebreake1
that can outrun Ty Cobb. Join the
Feds? No chance No bush leagues
for us. Wen be in the AA class OF
none at all
The convict team will go into train
ing as soon as q wall is built around
four acres of ground which the war
den has laid out for the purpose
Teams throughout the state will be
invited to play the convicts on the
"home grounds" Later in the season
the warden may take his team on two
or three short trips. If possible he
will arrange a game with the Denver
Grizzlies of the Western league.
81 will use the prison baseball team
to encourage good behavior among the
men," he says. "To be permitted tc
play on the team or to watch its games
will be a privilege bestowed only OF
the best behaved. The moment play
er breaks a prison rule he no longer
will be considered a member of the
team. and the fan who is recalcitran
will be barred from the games.
"Since we have had moving picture
shows for the prisoners there have been
40 less reports of bad behavior. Fol
a slight infraction Of the prison rules
the privilege of attending the prison
movie entertainments is taken away
for certain period. We have house
full of movie fans, and most of them
would rather suffer any kind of ply
sical punishment than miss the pic
lures thrown on the screen In the
chapel every two weeks"
Wa,+ advc xu;ll hn found on mage 8
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
DEATH RATE STATISTICS.
14.1 Per 1000 In 1918 Compared With
1879 In 1912.

1879 In 1912.
al per 1000 of the estimated popuIa-
ton in the registration area of the
United States compared with 1879 per
1000 in 1912 is shown in a report by
the census bureau. The number OF
deaths in the registration area, con.
tanning about two-thirds of the popula-
ton, was approximately S90,948.
Washington state showed the lowest
rate, being 8.5 per 1000, while New
Hampshire's was the highest, with
III. The lowest rate shown in 1918
by any of the fifty registration cities,
with populations of 100000 or over in
1870 was that for Seattle, which was
8.4, while Memphis showed the highest,
with 20.S.
The average age at death for both
sexes from all causes combined was
1913; for males alone, 1872; for females,
406. Nearly Is per cent of all deaths
were Of infants under one year of age,
and more than 25 per cent were of
children under five years.
The death rate from tuberculosis de-
clined from 149.5 per 100000 pOpula-
ton in 1912 to 1916 in 1913. The rate
from cancer rose from 63 per 100000
in 1900 to 1879 in 1913. The number of
suicides was 9,99S, the rate being 15.S
per 100000 compared with 16 in 1912.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
WALDWICK.
BY HARVEY UREN.


Mr.. and Mrs. Chad Harker were
Mineral Point callers Saturday.
Guy Van Matre was business caller
at Milwaukee this week.
Mrs. Leila Uren and son Delbert
spent a few days last week as the Henry
Nygard home caring for her father j.
N. Harris, who has bad attack of la
grippe.
Joseph Whitford left Monday for a
trip to st. Paul, Mimi.
Mrs. Stephen Ferrell was called to
Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tuesday by the seri-
GUS illness of her son Charles Way.
Matt. Uren and family, with house
hold goods, and William N. Uren and
wife left Tuesday for their farm near
Boscobel.
Quite number from here attended
the funeral of Mrs. John Ross at Min
eral Point Monday.
Mrs. Abe Roberts of Fayette is spend
ing this week with her daughter Mrs.
Roy league.
John Meudt of Hollandale was bus
mess caller here Saturday.
George Campton and family, Thomas
Adams and family and Mr.. and Mrs.
Kirt Olney spent Thursday at Cyrus
FerrelPs.
Willis Harris spent few days last
week at the Dick Cant home.
Harvey Uren returned home Monday
from visit with friends at Argyle.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ferrill of Darl-
ington is visiting this week at Ray
Ferrelps.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Cockings spent
Monday at Chas. Gratton's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs. Eden Jacobs

died at her home in Mineral Point.
March 3; aged 72 years, 7 months and
4 days Her maiden name was Thomp-
son. She was born in Askrigg, York
shire. England, July 80, 1842. When
II years of age she came with her par
ents to America, settling at Hazel
Green. On Sept. %, 1865, she was
united in marriage to Mr.. Nathan
Jacobs. They settled on farm near
Linden, where they lived for many
years. There were born to them four
children. Minnie, Sarah, and M. Fay
live to mourn their mothers death, and
one Cora passed to the better land in
1902, about year after the death of
her father in 1901. Mrs. Jacobs also
leaves two sisters, Mrs. James Tregan-
"a of Galena, and Mrs. Samuel White
of Minneapolis.
Soon after the death Of Mr.. Jacobs
the family moved to Mineral Point,
where they have since resided. Mrs.
Jacobs joined the Methodist Church IN
childhood and remained devout mem
Der to the end of her life. She was of
a quiet disposition, and her love was
without discrimination. She abhorred
the evil, and clung to the good. She
was kindly affectioned to the people
called Christian, and was fervent in
spirit, serving the Lord. She was given
to hospitality, and spent her time, her
substance unsparingly for the necessity
of the saints. Her memory will be
fondly cherished by very many friends
The funeral took place on Saturday,
with services at the home, and buria
in the family lot in Linden, Rev. R. A
Barnes officiating.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
Death of Mrs p. K. Demuth.

Hollandale Review: Mrs. P. K.
Demuth, whose maiden name was Mar
garet Kim, was born in Luxembourg,
Gostingen, Dec. 9, 1882. She came to
America and was married to Peter K.
Demuth on Dec. 2, 1856.
To this union ten children were
born, seven sons and three daughters
John J. of Meyer, Iowa, Peter F. of
Milford, Ia., Mrs. Jane G.. Wenner OF
Dodgeville, Mrs. Margaret Ketter,
Henry J. and Matthew S. of Mineral
Point, Mrs. Josie Parks, M. B. and N.
E. Demuth of Hollandale, and Paul w.
who died about fifteen years ago. Mrs.
Demuth also leaves 81 grandchildren
and six great grandchildren and one
brother John Kim of Mineral Point.
Her husband preceded her ten years
ago. Her funeral took place Monday
morning. Services were conducted by
Fr. Carrigg, assisted by Fathers Am
baum of Dodgeville and Weyer of Min
eral Point.
ALI her children were present, and
her six sons acted as pallbearers.
Since her husbands death she has
made her home with her daughter,
Mrs. Josie Parks, where she died Fri
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
VERY INSTRUCTIVE LECTURE
Delivered by Rev. DR.. Wentworth +.
Stewart Of Boston.

The lecture delivered Thursday night
in the Congregational church, by DR..
Wentworth F. Stewart, was an able
and instructive one. His subject was
"The Present Crisis in American Life"
He dwelt upon the rapid changes that
are going on in social political and
industrial affairs, and showed how
these changes bring to us problems,
the solution of which call for the exer-
else of the highest citizenship and
the highest craftsmanship. He spoke
especially of industrial conditions, and OF
the conflict that is being waged between
capital and labor. He held the large
audience in close attention from the
beginning to the close of his lecture.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
Young Scientist Finds New
Processes Of Manufacture.
MAKES GASOLINE AND DYE.
Supply of Former Commodity to Be
Increased 200 Per Cent-This Nation
Will No Longer Be Dependent on
/ eoreign Countries For Products Used
In Manufacture of Necessities.

Washington. - The statement was
made at the department Of the in
terror that the two processes discover
ed by DR.. Walter F. Rittnsan whereby
the output of gasoline from petroleum
can be increased 200 per cent and
whereby toluOl and benZOl can be manu-
factured from crude petroleum for use
in the dye industry, have been patent
ed by Dr. Rittman for the benefit Of
the American people.
It is claimed that the Rittman proc
ess is more economical than the Ger
man method of obtaining these prod
ucts from coal tar.
"Just as soon as persons want to
avail themselves of the Rittman dis
coveries," said an official of the bu-
reau of mines, "the bureau under prop
er safeguards and regulations will
place them at their disposal"
The first Of these processes promises
to enable the independent refiners i'll
this country to increase their output of
gasoline from petroleum 200 per cent
or more, according to Secretary Lane.
who says:
with an estimated production on
the part of the independent retiners of
100000 barrels Of gasoline in a year
this will mean an output from indi-
pendents alone of 36,OOO,O0O barrels,
greater than the total production today
from all sources"
The second process includes the man
ufacture from crude petroleum Of what
are known chemically as toluol and ben
Zol. both of which have been hereto
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11

fore obtained from coal tar. AS Ger
many has specialized far beyond other
countries in byproducts from coal. the
United States and the rest of the
world have been dominated by that
country as regards those products of
toluol and benZol, which are the i'm
portant bases for the production of
dyestuffs and high explosives, espe-
cially smokeless powder.
The diScoverer of these two valuable
processes after many years of research
is Dr. Walter +. Rittman chemical en-
gineer of the bureau of mines, the
work having been done at Columbia
university. New York, the facilities of
the laboratory there having been turn
ed over to the federal government
by DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler, preSi-
dent of the university.
Application has been made by DR..
IRittman on behalf of the federal gov
ernment to latent these processes to
prevent any monopoly in their use, the
patents to be dedicated to the Ameri-
can people.
The federal government through the
efforts of DR.. Rittman proposes to
make free for the use of all OF the
people of this country who wish 1t
process that is confidently expected to
increase their yields Of gasoline from
crude petroleum fully 200 per cent and
perhaps more. such results having been
repeatedly obtained in the laboratory.
1t is claimed by DR.. Rittman that
his process is safer, simpler and is
more economical in time than the pro-
cesses now in use. and these are econ
omic factors of great Importance.
The second process discovered by Dr.
Rittman may prove of much more val
ue to the country than the first in that
it suggests the establishment Of an in
dustry in which Germany has hereto
fore been pre-eminent-the dyestuff in
dustry-and also promises indirectly a
measure Of national safety Of incalcu-
liable import.
The fedora! government now pro-
poses to obtain the toluol and benZOl
from crude petroleum. The real COM
fort is that we have the knowledge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11

The Faculty and Students of the High
School desire to express their thanks to
all who assisted them in the preparation
and production Of The Merchant of
Venice. We would especially mention
the manager of the Grand Theatre, who
ran film through for our benefit; the
members of the Orchestra, who gave
their services at the play, and those
who so kindly assisted us in the matter
of providing costumes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
1.-THE MERCHANT OF VENICE"
Well Presented by the Mineral Point
HIGH School.

The people Of this community are
highly pleased over the presentation of
the Merchant of Venice as the High
School play at the Municipal auditori
um last Friday evening. The audience
was large and appreciative; and the
play was we'll rendered.
Some there were who doubted the
wisdom of putting on a solid classic
rather than a lighter modern play by
high school pupils; but these doubters
were by the presentation itself all
thoroughly convinced of the wisdom of
the school management.
Both the girls and the boys acquitted
themselves very creditably; and this,
their strongest venture in dramatic ex
preston, was helpful in supplementing
and strengthening their literary reading
and study in the schools.
The Venetian costumes SO disguised
the boys that their own parents were
slow to recognize them in their several
parts. The following was the
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
FRANK E.LONC co.
Always Popular Entertainers in
Mineral Point.
THIS WEEK AT THE
MUNICIPAL THEATRE

Interesting Plays Well Rendered to
Big Houses = Matinee, Saturday
Afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Frank E. Long Company opened
q weeks engagement at the Municipal
Theatre Monday night, in the four act
comedy drama The Country Boy.
They are popular entertainers and
were greeted with large house. On
Tuesday evening they successfully
presented The Game, a story of west
ern politics. This Wednesday evening
The Million Dollar Mystery will be
the attraction.
Saturday at 2 p. m, Cinderella will
be presented as matinee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
The BANK CASE
Decided Against the Receiver
and In Favor of the Directors.

The Democrat learns that A. E.
Matheson, special master appointed to
hear and try the case of Receiver Will
hams vs.. the directors of the First Ma
tional Bank of Mineral Point, has in an
informal finding decided the case
against the plaintiff receiver and in
favor of the defendant directors.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11

that this new source OF supply is at
the command of our people and that in
time of great national stress, if the ma
ton is ever called upon to defend it
self. we will be able to manufacture
the most efficient and most powerful
explosives known in warfare.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
A PEOPLES Caucus.
Graceland

The voters of the town of Mineral
Point will hold peoples caucus at the
town hall on Saturday, March 90, 1915,
at D. M, to nominate candidates for
town officers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-03-11
University Exposition Postponed.

The Wisconsin University Exposition
has been postponed to March 25, 26, 81.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-12-09
No. 500
Notice of Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State of Nevada

Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of November, 1915, in ac-
cordanee with Section SO, Chapter lao,
of the Statutes of 1913, The Ellison
Ranching Company, a corporation, of
Layton, County Of Davis, and State o.
Utah, made application to the State
Engineer of Nevada for permission to
appropriate the public waters of the
State of Nevada. Such appropriation
is to be made from Clear Creek, at a
point in the NWH of NEH of Section
10, t. 80 N, r. 3s E., M. d. B. & NJ,
by means of a dam, and five cubic feet
per second is to be conveyed to the N
y of NWA of Sec. 10, Lot 4 of Sec.
is, T. 33 N, r. 3S f., ER Sec. IS, M
NEA, SEA of NEA and NEA of
sen of Sec. "a, t. 33 N, R. 81 E., NJ.
ID. B. & NJ, by means of bitches, and
there used for irrigation, stock and do.
nestle purposes, from March until Sep
TENDER of each year. Water not to DC
returned to stream.
w. M. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First publication Nov. 80, 1915.
Last publication Dec. 80, 1915.