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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
Almost a Bad Blaze.

Lancaster Herald: Phil Ryan and
his fellow employees Harvey Orton and
Floyd Tannehill of the Lancaster Light
& Power company were busy boys last
Tuesday evening, and their activities
pursued them far into the night. Mr.
Ryan's first knowledge of any service
failure during the sleet and electrical
storm was report from the Herald
Office about 9:45, advising a power
failure. The boys realized something
was wrong and went to the old power
plant on east Maple street, now used as
a transformer and distributing station.
Opening the door they found the wires
ablaze above the big power board and
the insulation burned up on the ''street''
side of the wires, so that the wood wall
adjacent was smoking. Mr. Ryan i'm
mediately severed the connections and
extinguished the blaze.
The cause of the fire was due to a
lightning surge coming back from
the city lines and entering the power
house where it completely blew the
fuses and plugs to pieces.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
PROMPT ACTION is ASSURED
In the Matter of the Federal Building
for Mineral Point.

In the Matter Of the Federal Building
for Mineral Point.
The following letter in regard to the
purchase by the government of site
for Mineral Points federal building was
received this Wednesday morning:
Washington, D. c., April 1, 1916.
Mr. Robert M. Crawford, Mineral Point
My dear Mr. Crawford-Your letter
Of the goth advising Senator Husting
that the necessary steps toward the va
cation of the street on the west side of
the proposed Federal Building was duly
received. On inquiry made of Secre.
tary Newton, Senator Husting was in
formed that the matter would be taken
up by the Department as soon as it
could be done and pushed to a conclu-
sion.
With kind personal regards from the
Senator and myself, l am,
Very truly yours,
0. G. HUsTING, Secretary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
THE MINERA AL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The local oratorical and declamatory
contests will be held in the assembly
room of the high school at p. M,
Friday, April T. The judges will be
from out of town.
The following program will be given.
Loretta Huxtable-Toby s Monument.
Florence Ross-The man with one Talent.
Ruth Walker-The man at the lonely Station.
Eva Schmidt The Keeper of the Light.
Helen Graber-Harvard and Yale Boat Race.
Gertrude Schmidt-Patsy Story.
Leila Whitford-Ardelia of Already.
Leland Observation-Disclosures from Treason.
Reuben Hughes Emmet's Vindication.
Chris Hendra-Centennial of the Birth of
O'Connel
Admission 10 and Is cents. Every
body cordially invited.
The Oratorical and Declamatory
League contests will be held here,
April A. More detailed information
will appear next week.
Mr. Carl Dewald of Marinette gave
an interesting talk to the school last
Thursday. Everyone was very glad to
have former teacher pay a visit.
Miss Taylor gave several short read
ings before the high school Friday
morning, which were greatly appreci
ated.
Don't forget that the high school
play, 'She Stoops to Conquer, is to be
given April 80, at the Municipal Thea
tire.
Mr. Bussewitz, Principal of the Lin
den Schools, visited our school last
week.
Visitors for the past week were Mi sses
Annie Golliner, LaVon Jacka, Leila
Davis, Marguerite Thompson, Lenore
GRADER, LaVon Gribble of Dodgeville,
Lillian Aylward of Whitewater, and
Samuel Ross.
Miss Taylor, who has been training
those who have entered the contests, has
gone to Linden, but will return next
Wednesday. ELIZABETH DAVIES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
LOCAL ELECTIONS
A Large Vote In City of Mineral
Point; Edward Brown Elected
Mayor; Roy Thrasher, Marshal.

There was a good deal of quiet inter-
est manifested in the municipal election
in Mineral Point. Edward w. Brown
was elected mayor by quite a large ma
jority. His election was no reflection
upon his very worthy competitor; be-
cause Mr.. Brown has had exceptional
training, and has heretofore made good
as city clerk for number of terms, and
as mayor for four years, and he was
brought out early as candidate by
many representative citizens who
wanted him to serve as mayor again.
There were four candidates for mar
shall and all four made an active can
vass, which doubtless augmented the
total number of votes cast at the polls.
There was no candidate for city attor-
ney on the official ballot, but large
number of voters, re- elected Thomas
nj. Priestley by writing his name in the
blank space provided for such purpose.
The following table tells the tale of
the ballots.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
Missionary Society Meeting.

The Missionary society of the Con
gregational church met at the home of
Mrs James Brewer last Friday. There
was a good program which consisted of
interesting talks and readings. And as
it proved to be the birthday anniver-
sary of one of their active members
present, Mrs Samuel Lanyon, the occa-
sion was made still more pleasant with
genial humor and congratulations
Luncheon was served.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
THE WATER WORKS
QUESTION.

To the Editor of The Democrat: The
argument presented by Mr. F. c. Ludden
in the last issue of your paper, the
views and ideas expressed, should ap-
peal to mems reason. The following
argument for Water Works Commis-
sion is offered, not with the intention to
criticise the present city officials or
their present administration of public
affairs, but merely to present the ad
vantages to be secured to the City of
Mineral Point by the adoption of such
a commission.
1t is bound to come. We can't stop
it. The politicians can't stop it. AS
long as present day economic conditions
exist, city government must be reor-
ganized on the same basis and must
utilize the same principles of business
management that have been adopted
and found successful in other business
and industrial enterprises, it some OF
the satisfactory results are to be Sc
cured The same business management
is required in the operation Of Il muni-
cipally owned water plant as in a
privately owned water plant. Why
should the affairs of the city demand
administrative machinery so much
more complex than that Of the large
private corporation? Imagine zinc
company managed by board of alder
men Imagine any business in which
every matter to be considered must go
first to a committee of three, then to a
body Of eight, and finally to a single
independent head for approval or dis
approval, never once in it's journey
feeling the vital touch Of responsible
hand or the illumination of an expert
mind If "a small board of directors
can succeed in the administration of
such great corporations as the U. s.
Steel, the n. Y. Central and other rail
way companies, and such great banks
AS the City National Of N. Y. with de-
posits aggregating nearly two hundred
and fifty millions, why can not small
board of commissioners bring success to
the administration of the Water Works
of this municipality? CITIZEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
CHILD HYGIENE IN IOWA COUNTY

Madison, March 29.-Oficials Of the
Children's Bureau at Washington have
chosen Iowa county, Wisconsin, for a
study of child hygiene, infantile NOR
tality, ETC., and for detailed survey of
the health environments Of children.
Announcement of the plan came to the
state board of health this week. A
representative of the bureau is expected
here next week to arrange for the sur
vey.
Iowa county was selected for this
middle western investigation because
of it's typical conditions as county
having nc large cities and for it's acces-
sibility to the state university, state
board of health and other governmental
agencies at Madison.
The officials assigned to this study
will hold children health conference
in cooperation with two child welfare
institutes of the extension division of
the University of Wisconsin, the latter
part OF May or the first week IN June.
The study will be begun about the
middle of April and will probably not
be finished at the time of the institu-
ton, but will be continued for some
time after.
According to DR.. Grace L. Meigs, in
charge of the division of hygiene of the
Bureau, the study will be made by DR..
Sheron and Miss Moore Of the Bureau s
staff. They are expected to arrive in
Madison about April II, when DR..
Meigs also will be here. Physicians
and health officers in Iowa county will
cooperate with the officials in making
the study comprehensive and bringing
out all the facts necessary to it's sue
cess.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
THE IOWA COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Statement of the Ownership, Man.
agement, Circulation, Etc,

Statement of the Ownership, Man.
agement, Circulation, Etc,
Required by the Act Of Congress Of
August "a, 1912, OF The Iowa County
Democrat published weekly. at Mineral
Point, Wisconsin, for April /, 1916:
State Of Wisconsin, County Of Iowa-ss.
Before me, a notary public in and for the
State and county aforesaid personally appeared
Robert NJ Crawford, who, having been duly
sworn according to law, deposes and says that
he is the editor of the Iowa County Democrat,
and that the following is, to the best of his
knowledge and belief, true statement of the
ownership, management (and If a daily paper,
the circclation), ETC., Of the aforesaid publica
ton for the date shown in the above caption,
required by the Act of August "A, 1912:
That the names and addresses of the publish
er, editor. managing editor and business man
ayers are:
Publishers George Crawford and Robert NJ.
Crawford, Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Editor,
Managing Editor, Business Manager, Robert M.
Crawford, Mineral Point, Wisconsin c
That the owners are: George Crawford,
Robert NJ. Crawford.
That the known bondholders mortgages, and
other security holders owning or holding per
cent or more Of total amount of bonds, mort
cages, or other securities are: None
That the average number of copies of each
issue of this publication sold or distributed,
through the mails or otherwise, to paid SUBJ
scribers during the six months preceding the
date shown above is 500.
TSignedl ROBERT NJ. CRAWFORD,
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st
day of April, 1916
TsEAL1 ELIZABETH KIM,
Notary Public, Iowa Co., Wis.
(My commission expires May 81, 1861
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G. w. Emery, Pastor.

Morning worship, 1O:30. Rev. J. T.
Kneen will preach.
Sunday School, 1:45.
Our motto: 1.-The Whole church at
Sunday School,"
Junior League, 800.
Mems Meeting, 3 900
Epworth League meeting, $50.
Evening worship, 7:30. The special
will continue this week, excepting Sat
urday evening, and also next week.
A general invitation to all our SER
vices is extended. Strangers in the city
are especially welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
THOUGHTS OF READERS

THE Democrat is not responsible for any
views expressed in this free forum. Contribu-
tors are required to limit their articles strictly
to 200 words Express some idea, or thought, or
argument or state some pertinent fact, or ask
some timely question Appeal to mems reason
and sense Of right and justice. Above all, avoid
abusing "the other fellow or calling him
names, for letters Of this kind will not be pub
lished. Everyone must give his name and
address, but request not to publish them will
be hOnOred.l
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
Notice to the Public

That there may be misunderstanding re-
garding the charges for publication of certain
classes of notices in this paper the following
rates are published for the information of
the public:
Card of thanks 80 cents.
Resolutions adopted by lodges or other sim
liar bodies, Sl.00.
Poetry to accompany an obituary notice, Sl.OO
All notices of sociables, church suppers or
church or any other entertainments
ments, or other simila~ matter, where charge is
made for the service rendered by the event
advertised, cents per line for the reading
notices, and regular advertising rates for dis
play advertising.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
AN ENTERTAINING COMP ANY

"It Pays to Advertise" at the NUM-
cipal Theatre.
Cohan & Harris Company presented
cit Pays to Advertise at the Municipal
Theatre on Wednesday evening, March
%, to a very large and appreciative
audience. Although the weather was
stormy the people turned out in great
numbers, many coming from out of
town, and all were more than pleased
with the evenings entertainment.
The committee are certainly worthy
of all praise for obtaining such fine at
fractions. The next entertainment will
be Lyman Howe's Travel Festival
on Thursday evening, April 6.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
MAN KILLED AT WlNSKELL mine

George Nelson of Galena, a linemen
in the employ of the Inter State Light
and Power company, was electrocuted
at the Winskell mine, between Shulls-
burg and New Diggings, last Saturday
afternoon by accidentally coming in
contact with high tension wire. Mr.
Nelson was a fine young man. He
leaves a wife and one child.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06

We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors for the kindness shown us in
our hour of bereavement in the loss Of
our dear husband and father, son and
brother-Mrs Eunice Kelley and chill
dren and Mr. and Mrs James Kelley,
Raymond and Marion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
MINERAL POINT TELEPHONE co.
Closing Hours.

The Office of the Mineral Point Tele-
phone company will be closed to the
public at 6 O'Clock Sunday evenings
and at o clock on week days.
For the convenience of the public
there are pay stations at the Hotel
Royal and the Globe Hotel.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
CIRCUIT COURT AT DODGEVILLE

Judge Clementson will recall the
jury and reconvene the session of the
circuit court for Iowa County, about
May 1. The case of the State of
Wisconsin against Andrew Rafelle
Andruchi for the murder of Frank
Bertuci will be tried. Calvert Spensley
has been appointed to assist the district
attorney in the prosecution.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
TOLD TO THE PRINTER


Willard G. Crawford, Coleraine,
Mimi: The reports of the food in
Wisconsin appeared in the papers and
some of them were comical. The one
that reported the use of boats on the
main street of Mineral Point had never
been there. Even if the water should
get that high it would take some boat
man to run the boat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

SUNDAY SERVICES.
Fifth Sunday in Lent, April 9.
Holy Communion at 500 a. m.
1O:3O a. M, Morning Prayer, Litany,
and sermon.
Sunday School at 1900.
Evening Prayer and Sermon, 7:30
The Rev. F. P. o. Reed will oficiate
Sunday morning and evening.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. ). c. Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
detection

i9:S0 9:SO d d. IL IL Public worship.
II :45 a m Sunday School.
$3.50 p. N. christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
7:30 p m.
The Congregational Brotherhood will
attend Divine Service next Sunday
evening, in body.
Strangers always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
PARSONAGE PROPERTY SOLD

The Primitive Methodist parsonage
property at Graysville was sold at pub
lie auction last Saturday to George
THICKER. With some improvements, it
will make a convenient home for Mr.
THICKER and family. F. E. Davisson
was the auctioneer; and the price paid
is S1175.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
IOWA COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS
From the Office Of the County
Superintendent.

The Office received a copy of the
Diamond Grove Times a paper ed
tilted by the children of District No. g.,
it. of Linden, Miss Mayme Tyrer is
teacher. The material was we'll ar
ranged. the english and penmanship
was excellent. The cuts were taken
from other printing and pasted in the
paper for the illustrations. The follow
ing items are copied from the paper:
Industrial Work.
The first, second and third grades
have been weaving mats, sewing cards,
folding paper, making doll furniture,
making posters and other interesting
work. The upper grades have made
some excellent relief maps of salt. They
are doing their best to prepare a good
fair exhibit. The girls are making
aprons and caps, raffia bags, rafia bas-
kets, and hemming towels. The boys
are carving broom holders out Of wood.
Town Contests.
The contests this spring will be held
in connection with town picnics. All
the schools of town are going together
for big day and hold the contests at
these picnics. Schools that have pupils
in the contest should be granted the
holiday. Contests to be in arithmetic,
spelling and writing, the pupils getting
the highest average in the three wins
the contest and represents the town in
county contest which will be held to
choose the contestant for the State Fair
next fall. OF course every school will
be represented in the contests.
The school yard should have atten-
ton in early spring. Flowers, shrubs,
vines and trees should be planted and
SOW grass seed upon those barren
places in the yard. JAW.
Loses so Cattle by lightning.
Platteville Journal: F. J. Karlen, a
prominent farmer near Monroe, lost 60
high grade cattle in the storm of last
Wednesday morning. lightning struck
the large dairy barn ON this farm, and
destroyed the building and contents,
with loss of $4,000.
All of the cattle in the barn at the
time of the fire were registered stock,
among the best in this section of the
country. Among the animals was a
bull for which Mr. Karlen had paid
$11, 300. The animal was tied just in
side the door and at the risk of his own
life Mr. Karlen entered the burning
structure, released the animal and sue
ceeded in driving him out.
The animal was severely burned, but
it is expected will not die from his in
juries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
Surprise Party.

Mr. and Mrs w. J. Penhaliegon
rendered surprise party and three
course six o'clock dinner to their son
Howard Thursday evening, March 30
Delicious refreshments were served
after which the guests were taken tC
the World Theatre. Those present
were: Masters John Correll, Wesley
Martin, Philip Brewer, John Spratler
Allan Coady, Willard Treweek, Milton
Treweek, Everette Wiesen and Miss
Ards Benson.
Co-Workers' Social.
The new church parlors above the
chapel in the Congregational church
were in festive attire Monday evening,
April 3, 1916, in honor Of the first social
given there by the workers, who
had the parlors decorated and furnished
for their meeting place, or any Of the
organizations Of the church. The dec
Orations and furnishings had been
planned and artistically carried out in
every detail. The upholstered divans,
comfy chairs, tables, rugs, etc. make it
a very pleasant retreat. Twenty five
members of the Alpha society were the
guests of honor. Seventy five Co.
workers were present and twelve new
members were enrolled. The social
opened with prayer and song and a
very appropriate address by Rev. W. J.
Q. Bond, which was highly appreciat =
ed. Dainty refreshments were served.
The first social in the new church par
lors will always be remembered by
those present as delightful success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
Town Officers Elect.
MINERAL POINT.

Supervisors, James Walters, chair
man; Mark W. Hunt, Mont Kendall.
Clerk, John r. Wallis.
Treasurer, Frank F. Collins.
Assessor, Samuel w. Salmon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
The Want AdvS.

There are large number of new
wants in the Want Column. Read
them over. That little columns sells
the goods
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
Persian Beds.

The Persians sleep on mats, which
during the summer months are laid on
the roof Of the house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
Special Services at M. e. Church.

The special evangelical services con-
Quoted by Rev. J. T. Kneen at the
Methodist Episcopal Church are largely
attended and much interest is mani :
tested. They will continue this week
and next
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06
Malicious.

Malicious.
F1orence-My cheeks are burning like
fire. Her Sweet Friend-I thought I
smelled burning paint.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-06

Look over the Want Advs. on page 8
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
First published June 10, 1861
Executors Notice.

s sfhta c OF Kansas IS.
In the Probate Court in and for said
county.
In the matter of the Estate of Azelie
Roger, deceased
Notice is hereby given that Letters
Parliamentary have been granted to the
undersigned on the Last VIII and tesla
ment OF Azelie Roger, late of said eoun-
t., deceased, by the Honorable, the
Probate Court of the county and State
aforesaid, dated the 1st day of June,
1916. Now, all persons having claims
against the said estate are hereby mott
fed they must present the same to the
undersigned for allowance within one
year from the date Of said Letters, or
they may be precluded from any benefit
of such estate; and that If such claims
be not exhibited within two years after
the date Of said letters, they shall be
forever barred.
Dated June I, 1916. H. W. Oshant,
Executor OF the Last VIII and Tesla
ment of Azelie Roger, deceased.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-06-24
must solve is the question of surplus

Four years ago William jennings
Bryan was the greatest man in the
democratic world. No man could WELD
such an influence. He could read dele
gates to the Baltimore convention out
of the party, could change the vote that
lacked but few of the famous 1.-TWO
thirds rule of that party, and nomi-
nate q man but little known and sue
cessfully lead the democratic hosts to
victory Today he is 'fOld Bill Bryan"
with not enough influence to elect him
as a delegate to the st. Louis conven-
ton, and in order to get into the hall
must go as poor newspaper. reporter.
Why this change? He has committed
no crime, his health IS good, his brain
just as strong and his vision as clear.
1t is simply the ingratitude of tickle
minded, stampeded party over the ques-
ton of prep aredness. Preparedness
killed Roosevelt and laid him out among
the 'has beens" in the republican party
because he advocated it, and stirred a
nation by it, while non-preparedness
dethroned Bryan; but the little souls of
any nation have always stoned their
prophets. Bryan can afford to die,
knowing full well the coming sons Of
the democratic rabble will write his
name big in the political annals of the
nation and will build monument to his
undying memory. Roosevelt can now
smile at the hate of the leaders of the
C. o. P and abide his time for future
recognition for his worth. The orators
of the future will go to his record to
draw inspiration from his deeds done to
stir the youths of their day. In few
short years we will find his name in the
Hall of Fame as the foremost American
of his generation. 1t seems to be the
rule, that we stone the men whom the
future loves to honor. Greatness seems
to consist in being bigger than the
years in which we live.
Now is the time to buy the horse
stuff you are going to need for har-
vest. We will give you time and a
low rate Of interest, if you buy of
US. Azel Cochran.