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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-01-07
Tough Either Way.

Here is story from Law and
Laughter" Lord Mansfield was try
ing a case in which an old man named
Elm. who was upward of eighty. gave
his evidence with remarkable clear
ness. 1t turned out that he had been
through life an early riser and had
led singularly temperate life.
The chief justice. in a tone Of APP
prevail. congratulated him and made
the remark that without such habits
longevity was never attained. The
next witness proved to be this old
mans brother. who was more ancient
than himself. He also bore himself
we'll in the witness box. and the chief
justice rushed to the conclusion thai
he was equally exemplary in his hab
it's. But the old man declined the com.
pliment He said he liked to lie in bed
late and clinched the matter by adding
that he could not remember night
when he had not gone to bed without
being more or less drunk.
The barrister, who was on his feet.
caught at this admission and exclaim-
ed, "Ah, my lord, this old mans case
supports the theory-one held by many
persons-that habitual intemperance is
favorable to longevity"
But Lord Mansfield was equal to the
occasion. mo, no." he replied. With
smile This old man and his broth
er merely teach us what every car
penter knows-that Elm. whether wet
or dry, is very tough wood"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-01-07
CIRCUIT COURT, Iowa County.
John N. Hartert, Plaintiff,

John N. Hartert, PLAINTIFF,
VS..
isaac Brown, Brown his wife; Isabelle
Thompson, Elizabeth Ellen Opie, Annie Tray
10, Mary Lawinger, Nettie Weaver, Agnes
Micks, Samuel Jenkins, Alice Jenkins his
wife; Sall1e OExcell, John Jenkins, Edward
Jenkins and Mile Jenkins his wife; Annie
Green, Amy Jenkins, Cornelius Kelly CYRUS
Woodman, David Whitney, Charles Temple,
Cadwallader G. Washburn and all heirs of
Cornelius Kelly, Cyrus Woodman, David
Whitney, Charles Temple, Cadwallader c.
Washburn, Samuel Jenkins Sr. Samuel Jen-
k1nS Jr, and Robert Brown deceased, and all
persons whom 1t msy concern, Defendants.
The State of Wisconsin to the said Defendants:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after the service Of this summons
above entitled action in the cou. aforesaid:
and in case of your failure so to do Judgment
Will be rendered against you according to the
demand of the complaint, of which d copy is
herewith served upon you.
This action is brought to establish and quiet
title to the following described land situated in
Iowa County, Wisconsin, to-wit:
Those parts Of lot number 123 in Vliet's Sur.
vey; and lot LIS in Harrison's Survey of the
City OF Mineral Point bounded by q line COM
menC1ng at point on the east line of Chestnut
Street north nineteen degrees east from the
northwest corner of said lot No 123 sixteen feet,
running thence south II degrees east 1877 feet,
thence north 70 degrees east seventy feet, two
inches, thence north II degrees west l76 feet to
Chestnut Street. thence south nineteen degrees
west along Chestnut Street seventy feet 70
place OF beginning. Fielder 81 Fielder,
Plaintiff s Attorneys
2. 0. Address: Mineral Point, Iowa County
Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-01-07
AN EYE TO BUSINESS.
Nine. Strauss Saw Chance For Profit
That Her Husband Missed.

Nine. Strauss Saw Chance For Profit
That Her Husband Missed.
A little story told by Les Annales
shows that Nine. Strauss, the wife OF
Richard Strauss, the composer. is q
woman with keen business sense. 1t
is perhaps she who has made her hus-
bands reputation as the shrewdcst
dealer among musicians.
One day young musician called on
Strauss and asked permission to play
for him a parody on the famous COM
poser's 'Safome." Strauss granted the
request. When the young man had
finished Strauss was enthusiastic in
his approval VERY droll, very droll!"
he cried. ut will be success, great
success! l congratulate you"
AS the young musician was on the
point of leaving Nine Strauss entered
and her husband at once began an en-
thusiastic explanation. ''This young
gentleman" he cried. has just com.
posed a parody on 'Salome.' truly re
markable piece of work"
Nine Strauss raised her eyebrows.
What terms have you made?" she
asked in low voice.
why, no terms"
THAT is no way to do, Demand %
per cent royalties"
And, turning to the writer of the par
ody, Nine. Strauss advised him, with
seemingly maternal solicitude. to ac-
cept the advantageous offer that the
master was willing to make him. Thus
it came about that the parody on "Sa-
lome." which, as M. Strauss prophe-
sled. was very successful, proved a
source of considerable income for the
StrauSSeS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-01-07
DEER KILLS MAN IN LAKE.
Hunter Pursues Wounded Animal Into
Water-Body Found.

7unIer HuTSUeS WONIUSO AIiIndI INV
Water-Body Found.
Amigo, Wis.-David Gibson. hun
ter, met death while battling with d
wounded deer in Sawyer lake. near
here.
This was revealed when Gibsons
body was recovered. His head was
badly cut. his arms and the upper part
of his body bruised and his clothing
torn. The body was located in deep
water
Gibson. while hunting with his
brother. pursued wounded deer to
the lake. The animal plunged in and
although it had grownadark. Gibson
followed. His brother heard him call
for help. but the darkness prevented
him from seeing what was taking place
out in the lake. He obtained a boat
but could find neither his brother nor
the deer
Searching parties spent two days in
the hunt for the body.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-01-07
Smallest Bird.

The golden crested wren is the small.
est, not only of British, but of all Eu.
ropean birds. Its average weight Is
only about eighty grains troy, so that
it would take seventy-two Of the birds
to weigh a pound. The length of the
feathers is about three and half
inches and the stretch Of the wings
about five inches, but when the feath-
ers are taken off the length of the body
does not exceed an inch.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-01-07
NEWS ITEM WORTH $1,000.
Il Told Minnesota Man of Legacy Left
Him.

Hibbing. Minn.-Through an item
which appeared in local paper giving
list of deceased persons whose rela-
tives cannot be found and for whom
the amount of certain life insurance
policies is being held by life insur
ance company. Robert Porteous. living
near Warren. Mimi. will receive $1,000
the full amount Of the policy carried
by his wife, Mrs. Mary Porteous.
The article was noticed by W. L
Galloway Of the Galloway Dry Goods
company. One Of his clerks is Miss
Sadie Porteous. and inquiry developed
the fact that Mrs. Mary Porteous was
her aunt The exact whereabouts of
Robert PorteouS is not known. but he
is living in the country in the vicinity.
OF Warren.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-01-07
LEGAL NOTICES.
Fielder & Fielder, Attorneys =,
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR FINAL. SETTLE ,,ENr
INTERSTATE ESTATE

~ In Probate. 90
Notice is hereby given that at special term Of
the iowa county court, to be held in and for said
county, at the court house, in the city OF Dodge
vaile, IN said county, on the 18th day of
OF January, A. ID; 1915, being the second Tues
noon of said day, the following matters will
be heard and considered: 49,
The application of W. j. Jeuck, admin
istrator of the estate of Thomas Lang
late OF said county, deceased for the examina,
ton and allowance of his administration ac-
count ana the assignment of the residue of
SAD estate to such persons as are by law en-
titled to the same.
J, And it is further ordered, that public notice
tnereot be given to all persons interested by
publ1shlng copy of this notice for three weeks
successfully, prior to said day of hearing i'm the
Iowa County Democrat, weekly newspaper
published in said county
Dated this 18th day of December. A. d 1914
By the Court
ALRRo jerks. County Judge
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-01-07
caekwar Buys Empress of India.

Seattle. Wash.-The liner Empress of
India Of the Canadian-Paciic Railway
company. which has been plying be-
tween north Pacific ports and the far
east for twenty-three years. has been
sold to the gaekwar Of Baroda. said to
be the richest prince Of the Indian en-
pire. The Empress OF India is to serve
rs a hospital ship for Indian troops.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-01-07
BENZ. B. RIPPERDA, D. C.
CHIRoPRACToR.

Mineral Point, Wis. Office above Optics Cafe.
Hours on Mondays and Fridays, to s; Z to
p. m. Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9 to IL m. Chi
ropractic removes the cause of disease. Nature
cures. One visit will convince you. Spinal
Analysis and Consultation Free.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-01-07
One For One.

A woman who had some knowledge
of baseball took a friend to a cham
pionship contest
isn't that fine?" said the first I'VE
have a man on every base"
"Why. that's nothing" said the
friend. $50 have they."-Everybody's
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-01-07
Started Rioht Away.

Dentist When did your teeth first
begin troubling you! Pat1ent-When
/ was cutting them.-Boston Tran
script
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-01-07

Security IL nortaps chiefest enemy
Macbeth
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-01-07
A Miscarried Scheme.

A Miscarried Scheme.
Mother-Why don't you yawn when
he stays too long? He'll take the hint
and go. Daughter did, and he told
me what beautiful teeth 1 had.-Phil-
adelphia Ledger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-01-07
Easily Remedied.

Johnny-Maw. I haven't got enough
butter for my bread. Mother-Well.
then. put some of the bread back
Boston Transcript.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13

Mrs Oscar Raub has received news of
the serious Illrte~> -of her brother u In
diana and Is packing her goods to lesrve
for the west on Thursday.
Mrs. Morse OF Wmhall. who has been
visiting for some time at the home of T.
b. Prentice, went Monday to BrookIine
where she win be guest of her son.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13
WEST BRATTLEBORO

Mrs John Wood is i'll in bed with an
attack of indigestion
Mrs Guy Tudor professional nurse, Is
caring for \. {. Walker. who fell and irac
tured his hip.
Frank Prefontaiuc who i i'll in the
WesSon Memorial hospital in Springfield
Mass. IL gaining each day.
Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Blodgctt are visit
ing al the home Of their daughter. Mrs
Francis Avery, i'll Charlemont. Mass.
Oscar G.. Convey l. training II colt tor l.
ID. Uerrick OF West Chesterfield, \. II.
also one for Wilbur Stowe of Wilmington
Walter H. Cheney Is working for J. l.
Stoclwell in the store during the absence
OF George c, Harris. who Is i'll at his home
with grip.
Mr. and Mrs John l.. Barney enter
tanned few friends at their home Mon
day at supper. The guests enjoyed cards
in the evening
There will be a rehearsal this evening 81
the play which the Young people IN town
are to give this month. at the home OF
Mrs Bert S Miller All taking part art
requested to be present.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13
TOWNSHEND.
Farmers Union Organized.

The neighborhood III the little red
schoohouse district near the " ardsboro
line is setting a fine example to other
rural communities and getting thoroughly
il. touch with the progressive ideas OF the
dav by the organization recently OF a
Farmers Union, the first business meeting
of which was held on Saturday evening at
the little red schoolhouse, which Is the
social center and VIII be the regular meet
ing place of the society. The following
officers were elected President, T.. =.
Phillips: sec, Arthur 81. CLAM: treas, IL
A. Fetch committee on literary work
Miss W lima Foster.
Plans were made to have tue union meet
twice each month. On tue first Saturday
OF the month a business meeting viii be
held the alternate meetings viii be open
meetings Programs Will be given watI
Discussions on farm topics III which all
win be expected to Join, At the next
meeting. Janse30, the discussion will be
| on grains The program at the recent
Injecting included songs, recitations and an
amusing farce.
| The union has membership OF about
80, with an attendance OF from 40 to a.
including children, 10 families being repro
scented The whole community Is mnci
interested iii the success Of the organiza
ton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13

ROME, Jan. 1.;.-''Thc German de
nial that Cardinal Mercier was arrest
ed in Brussels is true in only a tcchni-
cal sense says The Tribune in spe-
cial edition. The Cardinal was not
physically arrested and brought away
frcm his residence. but he nevertheless
was placed in a state of arrest, with
III his palace, and watched ~ the mil
itary.
THE German government realizing
that violence against prince of the
church would have painful consequence
throughout the wcrld, and also among
the Catholic population Of Germany
and fearing the effect of measures
which. might be taken by the Vatican
decided hurriedly to restore conditions
to their former status. Nevertheless
an act of violence has been committe
against the Primate of Belgium.
''Thc Holy See has asked that rep
aration be made by the German GOV
eminent The explanation Of Germany
is awaited eagerly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13
CONTRACT FOR SUBMARINES.
Seven Ships to Be Built for the Unit
ed States

WASHINGTON, Jan. l3.-Contraets
have been awarded by the navy de
partment to the Electric Boat company
for one sea@oing submarine to be built
at Quincy, Mass, at Sl.350,0O0 and
for three coast defense submarines. to
be built at Seattle Wash. at SI50,oOo
| each, and to the Lake Torpedo Boat
company for four coast defense sub
marines, to be built at Bridgeport.
Conn. $f27 900 each.
The award to the Electric Boat
company of the contract for three YES
sells to he constructed by the Seattle
Construction and Dock company was in
conformity with the taw requiring al
least three OF the 'submarlneS t6 hc
built on the Pacific coast, provided the
extra cost would not exceed that OF The
transp ortation of the vessels from the
Atlantic to the Pacific. Transports
ton in this case would have cost 81.
600 Tor each boat. whereas the cost OF
construction will be 100000 additiona
each.
The big scagoing submarine OF LOOT
tons displacement will he twice a,
large ~ any submarine in foreign
navy, though some are now building
in Europe of more than SUI tons
This craft viii have Il radius of ac
ton OF about 5000 miles, sulfac,
speed Of % knots. and submerge,
lspecd OF / knots. BY using her stor
age batteries alone she will travel com
pIetely under water for more than
whole day. On her deck will be carrie,
rapid-fre guns designed to be com
Ipletely enclosed when the vessel dive
beneath the surface. y valuable featur
will be dirieible torpedo tubes, maxim;
mt unnecessary 70 manocuyre the shil
to aim at an enemy and adding cnor
mously to the craft 5 offensive power
! The coast defense submarines az
only one-third the size of the big sea
going type, although they thenlselve
are scaworthy for short voyages. Thes
boats will have Il steaming radius Of
the surface of about 1000 miles
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13
SUFFRAGISTS LOSE
FIGHT IN THE HOUSE
Constitutional Amendment Resolution
Debated Ten Hours and Rejected.
TIA to 2O4

WASHINGTON, Jan. 49, = Woman
suffrage was discussed from every
point Of view for more than ten hours
an the House Yesterday At the close
of the debate the proposed constitu.,
tional amendment giving nation-wid de.
suffrage to women was rejected BIZ the
overwhelming vote of Id to 2O4.
The suffragists fell IS men short of
the necessary two thirds vote, with 81
members not voting. This vote. com
ing so soon after President Wilson :
firm statement that the women should
carry their fight to the states instead
| of to Congress, marks the second de-
feat for the suffrage cause in the ma
| tiOnal legislature within a wear. On
| March 10 last an equal suffrage con
stitutional amendment proposed bv
Senator Chamberlin Of Oregon received
q vote of 30 to ST in the Senate secnr-
| ing a bare ma jority, but failing of the
necessary two-thirds. However. the
suffrage workers are not disheartened.
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw, president of
the National Suffrage association. said
after the adiournmcnt:
81 am not gratifed, but the vote
was better than l had expected. We
now have an alignment from which WI
can move onward. 1t is now a political
and national question, for Congress
would not take up a local or sectiona
matter this way. 1t never can be sal,
again that it is a local or partisan
Question. The national House of Repre-
sentatives has discussed suffrage an,
has voted upon it. 1t would not hay,
done that if it were not a question o
national Importance.
1.-The vote for our position would
have been much larger but for the fac
that many Representatives prcferrc,
to vote for state rights Many O
them were for suffrage. There wer
: Just two arguments against suffrag
l tins afternoon; one constitutional. tn
e other sentimental. 1t will be one o
: the leading problems in the next nj
e tional campaign.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13
KILLED AT CROSSING.
Henry Wilcox of Rutland Struck by
Boston Flyer Yesterday.

RUTLAND, Jan. IL. - Henry w.
Wilcox, 70, was struck and killed by
the Rutland railroad east bound FLYER
while he was driving in u wagon across
the railroad tracks at the crossing at
the intersection of Main and Park
streets about o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon.s He drove on the crossing
without noticing the approaching train
and when the whistle shrieked a warn
ing his horse seemed TO be paralyzed and
stood perfectly still. The engine
struck the horse, killing the animal in
instantly. The force of the blow threw
Mr.. Wilcox from his seat and he struck
On his head on the frozen ground. He
was dead when witnesses of the acci-
dent picked him up. The ambulance
carried the body to the Stearns under
taking rooms. Mr.. Wilcox was native
of Stockbridge and was farmer 9
large part of his life. He conducted .
livery stable at one time. He leaves
his wife and three daughters. Mr. ant
Mrs. Wilcox celebrated their 50tl
wedding anniversary in November
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13
POPE DEMANDS PREPARATION.
Otherwise Arrest of Cardinal Will Be
Subject to Public Protest.

ROME. Jan. l%.--It is now being AS
serted that the Vatican is officially ask
ing for an explanation and PREPARATION
from Germany fer the arrest of Cardi-
nal MERCER and the seizure of a letter
from the Pope to the Cardinal If Ger
many refuses to accede to these de
mands the Pope viii make a public
protest. The action OF the German
government is now awaited with con
siderable curiosity.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13

The entire London police force con
sists OF l90p9 men.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13
East African Natives Buy Their Wives

Love plays but small part in
Kikuyu British East African court
ships; if You like the girl, and can pay
the price demanded by her parents; you
can have her.. the lady s feelings are
not consulted in the matter The de
sire to secure the wherewithal to buy
Il wife is one of the few things that
VIII induce lie East African native to
work,--Wide World Magazine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13
Miss Anniebella Montgomrie critchley

Miss Anniebella Montgomrie ClItchlcy.
who died III the home of her mother. Mis-
Isaac Appleby, Saturday morning, Jan. .,
was born in 1888 in Glasgow, Scotland, and
lived in that country until about IS months
3Js,o. when SHE ci444G 10 mike her sheiffe
with her mother On account Of III health
Besides her mother and step-father, Mr.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13
Word to the Wise.

De Won know. Bill nearly lost "a
sovereign today said a Loudoucr 10
friend of his the other day.
=. How was that
Well YOU see | went To call on a
friend Of my wife : and lie asked me
to lend him a sovereign. Yes. Ger
taiulv says /. and brought out
sovereign but it never got farther than
by hand.
.'Ilow was that
'.Wei. you see. one OF his daugh
tiers commenced t. sing Kathleen.
Mavourneen.
well. what has that got to do with
lending q sovereign?
Everything, Bill. for Size started.
like this: tit may be far ycars. or it
may be for ever. 81 ] Popped,the quid
back in my pocket. - Philadelphia;
Public Record.
The entire London police force con
sists Of l9OoR men
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13

and Mrs Isaac Appleby, She leaves one
sister, Airs Guy Nelson OF Springfield.
Mas, and one brother. who still lives in
scotland An older sister IN Scotland
died recently leaving hrr husband and sew
cru children The funeral. which was
conducted bv J. G. Taft, was held at the
house ar o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev.
r. H. Bosworth officiating. The caslset,
covered with beautiful Mowers was carried
| TO the tomb through the rapidly falling
snow to await burial IN lakewood cemetery
| in the springtime. Among out-of-towu
relatives present were Mr.. and Mrs Guy
| Nelson and son. Richard Guy, of Spring
| field. Mass
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13

~The compliance with these require
ments by Il number of our creamerics
would raise the quality of Vermont butter
to the highest standard, would add to its
price in the market and would lead to the
development of healthy competition
which milk contractors would have to
meet and would, therefore. increase the
prosperity of all the daiIymen Of Yer
mont"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-13

Mrs. Nurich was telling Of her re-
cent motor trip. D." How about the topo-
graphy OF. the country =, she x:es. asked.
-" Mostly Republican, but a few Bull
Moose. buffalo Express.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1915-01-01
Death of C. NJ. Herring.

The death of G. M. (Fope) Herring,
we'll known citizen of the vicinity OF
Union City, took place at his residence
on the evening of Monday, Dec. %,
1914, at 7 o'clock, of an illness result
ing from a general decline.
Gus Montgomery Herring was the
son of Major James Herring, born near
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, and came with his
parents to Obion County at the age Of
10 years. Deceased was nearly seventy
years Of age. At the age of 16 he en-
tered the Confederate service and served
throughout the four years of the war,
being mustered out at the age of 20.
At the age of Is years Mr.. Herring
was united in marriage to Miss Eliza
beth Coble, of Kentucky, and the sur
vivors of the family are the widow and
three children, viz Mrs. T. T. Swayne,
Mrs. W. NJ. Hubbard and ]. B. Her.
ring, of Moore, Okla.
The family settled in Obion County
at the old homestead where Mr.. Her
rings death took place and where they
have lived since 1855.
Deceased was a man of many good
parts. He was not conspicuous in pub
lie affairs, but quietly and conscien
tiously performed his duty and shared
in all things that we're really useful and
worthy. He had an abiding faith in
the moral standards of mankind and in
the Immortality of the soul. He was
esteemed by his neighbors and friends
as citizen, and his demise leaves be-
reaved family and a community in sor-
row.
Funeral services were conducted at
the residence yesterday by Mr.. Miller,
of Fulton, an Episcopal minister, and
the remains were inferred at the City
Cemetery,