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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
COUNSEL REGARDING GRIP

Because of the epidemic of grip that
has invaded the student quarter at
Madison Professor S. H. Goodnight has
issued the following words of caution
to students.
Under advice of the clinical depart
ment, | desire to publish word of
counsel regarding the prevalent cpl
demic of grip. DR.. Evans states that
loss of sleep, overheating, dust, and
crowded rooms are largely responsible
for the spread of the contagion and the
increase in the number of cases at the
beginning of each week, points clearly
to the conclusion that dances, crowded
theatres and movie halls contribute
greatly to the difficulty of coping with
the malady. If students will exercise
proper self restraint in regard to week
end recreation for a short time, the
epidemic will soon be under control"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL

The Misses Ruth Penhallegon and
Ruth Davies of this city visited school
Friday afternoon.
Francis Collins, formerly member
of the high school, returned Monday
afternoon, Jan. 10, to resume his work
which he dropped about three months
ago.
All students, who were not obliged to
remain home on account of illness, re-
turned to school last Tuesday with an
apparent willingness to settle down to
work.
The faculty and the student body
were much worried by Miss Deals alb.
scence Tuesday morning, but upon in
quiry found that she had obtained a
short vacation by missing her train a
few stations below this city.
Mr., Schubert took up his general
routine of work last Thursday, after 8
short illness. His work was success
fully carried on during his absence by
Arthur Coppin of this city.
The American History class had Cur.
rent Topics Thursday and Friday in
stead of their regular work.
The theses, which are required of the
Seniors every year, are progressing very
satisfactory. 1t is hoped they will be
completed by the end of the first semes
ter Wednesday morning Mr.. Gotham
talked to the school on the important
affairs which concern us at the present
time. He emphasized the Oratorical
and Declamatory work. as we'll as de.
batting, and suggested that our school
participate in such activities in the
near future.
Semester examinations will take
place the fourth week in January, on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday. These examinations only
cover half year studies.
Henry Zimmer has returned to school,
after short illness.
Professor Smith, of the state inspec.
tors, addressed the school on, Relation
of the Pupil to the High School. " He
also visited different classes of the de-
partments throughout the building.
Word was received from DR.. Smied.
ing to the effect that all schools would
close Tuesday evening for an in
definite period. WALTER HORN,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
HEALTH ANN Q UNC EN- MENT

In consequence of the prevailing epi-
demic Of measles, which has in the past
few days increased considerably in the
number afflicted;
By reason Of the serious embarrass-
ment to school work, the disorganizing
of classes by irregular and constantly
varying attendance, consequent not
only upon the disease but also because
of quarantine regulations;
In view also of the greatly diminished
attendance, those absent from classes
the past few days comprising from 20
per cent to 90 per cent Of the total at
tendance from higher to lower grades
respectively;
In consideration Of these conditions,
and other facts bearing closely thereon,
also in the hope Of getting the situation
we'll in hand, we have, after due
deliberation, reached the conclusion
that it would be best for the general
welfare that all schools should be closed
until further notice, and nave so
advised. BOARD OF HEALTH.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
MISS TEMPERANCE KNIGHT IN
COLLEGE THEATRlCALS

The Admirable Crichton, clever
fantasy, will be rendered by dramatic
clubs of the university, at the Fuller
Madison, Friday night. Miss Temper
ance Knight of Mineral Point is in the
cast. The play was written by j. VI.
Barrie and had run of 800 perform
ances in London. Of Miss Knight and
her part in this performance, The Mad
ison Democrat says:
One Of the Badger girls in the cast is Miss
Temperance Knight Of Mineral Point. Miss
knight has the part Of Lady Catherine in the
college play. This part gives her plenty OF
range and makes her one OF the sprlgntnest
characters in the show In the third act, espec-
tally, does Miss Knight have an opportunity 10
display her real talent. Shipwrecked on a Zone
ly island she rises to the emergency or securing
food for her family, where others fail. Her
lines in this act are bright and catchy
Miss Knight has already made her mark III
college theatricals. She studied at Platteville
Normal two years and appeared in number OF
school PLAYS there. This year She has appeared
in Union Vodvil at Wisconsin.
Besides being a college actress, Miss Knight
ia q very much alive factor in other university
circles Her summers are devoted to work for
the extension department OF the university ON
one of the many chautauqua circles 1t conducts
She has charge of community music In spite
Of all her activities Miss Knight finds time to
engage in womans athletics. She was quite
basketball player. She also sang with the
Girls Glee Club Junior year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
Mrs Sarah Jane Hanson

died at the home of her son William B.
Whitney, in Chicago, on January 6.
She had been in poor health for the
last five years. About two months ago
she became seriously i'll, and she passed
away at the. time above stated.
The decedent was born in Mineral
Point 63 years ago, the daughter of
Mrs Mary Ann Allen, who formerly
lived here. Twenty seven years ago
she removed to Chicago. She went to
Nebraska, where she remained for a
short time, and afterwards returned to
Chicago. 1t was her wish that when
she passed away her body should be
taken back and buried in Mineral
Point.
In compliance with her request, the
body was brought here on Saturday.
and taken to the Masonic Temple,
where on Sunday afternoon the funeral
services were held under the auspices
of Mineral Point Chapter of the order
of the Eastern Star, with Rev. w. j.
G. Bond, officiating minister; after
which the burial services were con-
cluded at the grave in Graceland.
While in health Mrs Hanson was ac-
tive in social and charitable work
She was a member of the Woman s
Relief Corps, the Rebekahs and the
Eastern Star, and these orders, in Chi
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
IN FAVOR OF CONSCRIPTION.
America Should Adopt System, Says
Harriet Stanton BIatch.


Washington.-Mrs Harriet Stanton
Blatch, president of the Woman's Po-
litical union. favors conscription. She
says:
Il am of the opinion that America
should adopt the only democratic ma
tional defense possible-conscriptio
Il would have conscription ON plan
somewhat similar to that enforced in
Switzerland at the present time-an
enlistment of two months at first, to
continue for shorter periods each year
"a system that would harmonic all
sections Of our country In my opin-
ion we want to be made a much more
homogeneous people, and therefore
those that enlist from the east should
be sent to the west and those from the
south sent to the north, and a perfect
understanding would be brought about
between various sections
''This conscription imposed upon men
should also be obligatory for women,
who as citizens, but not as soldiers,
should know how to efficiently do their
share in coming to the aid of their
country in time of calamity.
Girls should be forced to train in
various departments of the civil serv-
ice, in the postofices, in all the mu-
nicipal departments. and to women l
would apply the same ideas as to the
men-that is to say, send them to va
rious parts of the country, so that they
may get q wider knowledge of their
home land"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
THE POULTRY SHOW IN VlVIANS
GARAGE.

This week the Mineral Point Poultry
Association is holding it's show OH
Commerce street and the people of the
city and county should show their ap
probation Of the efforts of the officers
in arranging this annual affair. 1t
takes time and money, and the only re-
ward the officers receive is the consola'
ton that comes in a successful exhibit
and attendance. The public should do
it's part in making the show greater
success than in former years. The ex'
hibit is large, the best in the history OF
was never more varied. Lend assist
ance to the exhibit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
DON'T ASK FOR APPLE
PIE If YOU'RE indian
Chippewa Word Takes 46 Let
ters and 18 Sy|Iab|es.

Carlisle, Pa.-When one realizes that
if a Chippewa Indian boy has to ask
his mother for a piece Of pah-tah-me-
she-me-b -gah- ne we ko be-
baWkWa-she-g gan when he wants apple
pie it may be understood that the seem
ingly cumbersome names carried by
many of the Indian students at the
Carlisle school are really not SO bur
densome to the redskin as would first
appear.
Among names on the Carlisle roster
of students are such as Katie Owns
many-horses, Nancy Kicks-the-iron.
Frank Smells-the-log, Edward Dis
mount-tWice, DELPHI Essen-to-hate.
Flora Well-knoWn and Henry Knocks
off-two.
The longest name on Carlisle's list
of students is Owen WoothtakeWabit-
ty and the shortest 10 Dog
That odd names have not entirely
passed away is evidenced, for instance,
by the following names taken off the
students roll. being surnames, having
reference to parts Of the human body:
No-shin-bone, Spread-handa. Short
neck, Eye-lash, Silyer-heels. Roman
nose. Red-neck, Mumble-head. Yellow
kidney. YelloWface, Wounded-eye.
White-face. Whitehead Powderface
and TWO-hearts.
There is scattering of popular
names at Carlisle, including such
names as Abe Lincoln and David Cop
perfield.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
Mr.. Timothv Davies.

Mr.. Timothy Davies was born Nov.
II, 1864, and died in the town Of Miffiin
on Monday, Jan. 3, 1916; aged 81 years,
1 month and % days.
The departed was son of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. James Davies, and was
one of five children-th boys and two
girls, one brother dying 42 years ago.
Mr. Davies made his home on the old
homestead after the death of his par
ents, but for the past five years had
made his home with Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Davies.
Deceased had been in failing health
for the past summer, and two weeks
before his death he suffered two strokes
of paralyses. He was a man of honest
and clean character and will be missed
by the community where he lived He
was faithful member of the Peniel
church.
The funeral service was held Wednes-
day noon at the home and then at the
church. The remains were laid to rest
in Peniel cemetery
Those left to mourn their loss are one
brother, D. j. Davies Of Lodgepole,
Nebr.; two sisters, Mrs. John E. Davies
and Mrs James Evans, both of Linn
Grove, Iowa; also nine nephews and
ten nieces.
BLESSED are the dead which die in
the Lord -
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
ENTE RED INTO RES T
Mrs. Nicholas Treweek.

Mrs. Philippa J. Treweek was born
May !, 1912, in Cornwall, England, and
exchanged worlds on the morning of
Friday, January 7, 1915; being there
fore 73 years. months and days of
age,
When she was but two years old she
came with her parents to the United
States and settled in the little mining
camp of Mineral Point. For over II
years, amidst all the changes Of that
long period, Mrs. Treweek has re-
mained resident of this city.
On February 10, 1862, she was mar
ried to Mr.. Nicholas J. Treweek, and
four years ago they celebrated their
golden wedding Nine children were
born to this union, five of whom sur
vive. Early in life she became a
Christian, her two largest interests in
life being her family and the church.
She was a faithful member of the
Congregational Church and Sunday
School, and Of the Alpha Society, an
organization of the church She also
was a member of the Rebekah lodge,
the order of Eastern Star, and the
Relief Corps, the latter organization
attending the funeral in a body.
The family who mourn the passing of
their fond wife and mother are: The
husband, Mrs. Amelia J. Bennett of
Milwaukee, Mrs. Mary E. Foster of
Phillips, Mrs. Ida B. Curnow of this
city, Mrs Annie E. Jones of Phoenix,
Ariz., and j N. Treweek of this city.
Thirteen grand children and two great
grandchildren also mourn her death
The funeral was held Monday after
noon at the Congregational Church,
Rev. w. j. G. Bond, her pastor,
officiating. Interment was in Grace
land cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to sincerely thank our
friends for their kindness, assistance
and sympathy during the sickness and
death Of our beloved wife and mother.
NICHOLAS II. TREWEEK & FAMILY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
GREATEST COMEDY
The Most Popular Play. Comedy
AIternateS With Path0S.
POTASH AND PERLMUTTER"
At Municipal Theatre, Mineral Point,
Thursday Evening, January 13.

Potash and Perlmutter," the great
est comedy success, comes to the
Municipal Theatre on Thursday, Jan
suary 13. The Montague Glass stories
in the Saturday Evening Post from
which the play has been adopted are
among the most popular of modern
fiction. Manager A. H. Woods, the
producer, calls the play an up to date
garment in three pieces" While the
three act comedy is filled with laughter,
the plot itself is serious enough, and
comedy alternates with pathos. Pino-
chile and Politics, Love and Law con-
tribute to the rapid succession Of
incidents. 1t is the advent of Ruth
Goldman, the designer of the famous
Arverne Saque, in the Potash and Perl
mutter establishment, that starts the
fun and excitement, and the rivalry for
her hand in matrimony is fully as keen
as the rivalry for her services AS design
er and business associate; but if this
remarkable young woman keeps the
hearts of the men afutter, so, too, does
the good looking young book keeper,
Boris Andrieff, stir the hearts of the
women. The arrest Of Andrieff at the
instance of the Russian Government
brings abe and "Mawruss" to the
aid of their employe. In the warmth
of their hearts they risk everything to
save him from death or Siberia. They
are brought to desperate straits through
their sacrifices bnt all ends we'll with
Andrieff's eXoneratiOn and the an
nouncement Of two betrothals. The
greatest care has been taken to repro
duce the scenes with utmost fidelity to
detail and the roles are in the hands of
New York favorites.
Theatre goers know that "Potash and
Perlmutter" is q great play; and seats
are selling rapidly.
The following extracts from some of
the original New York criticisms are
now pertinent:
New York Times: potash and
Perlmutter" is certain to be doing bus
mess at the same old stand long after
tie Winter styles are passed and the
statesmen on the road are showing sum-
mer samples.
Evening Sun: potash and Perl
mutter" scored such an immediate hit
that the only way it is possible to re-
gard it is as great big laughing sue
cess which will make both Hebrews
and Christians laugh their heads half
off.
The Evening Globe: Meet Messers.
Potash and Perlmutter. They're a
couple Of good fellows, and you ought
to know them, for they're going to be
in the big city some time.
New York Times: There is no
"shoddy'' in this Th oatrical garment"
It is yarn dyed and, without doubt,
guaranteed for a seasons wear.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
A WOMEN'S REST ROO M
In the Municipal Theatre Fills Long
Felt Need.

In the Municipal Theatre Fills Long
Felt Need.
Out of town shoppers will be very
glad to learn that rest room has been
provided for their convenience in the
Municipal building. The room is di-
rectly under the library and is reached
from the library entrance
Centrally located easy Of access and
for the exclusive use of women, this
room fills need which has been in de-
mand for some time
Under the auspices of the Women s
Civic Club, arrangements have been
made to have a care taker in charge
Saturday afternoons, sale days and
special days when the occasion warrants
it, including the evenings when the
theatre is open.
Visitors to these amusements are
urged to use the rooms for their con-
venience and to feel that they have a
safe place to leave their wraps while
attending the entertainments.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
SCHOOLS OF IOWA COUNTY
Notes by Supt. Van Malta.

Flags must be displayed on every
school house or school grounds when
the weather permits Law by the last
legislature.
The use of many kinds Of textbooks
hinder the teacher and the school.
Many children moving from one dis
trict to another find their books of no
value. The texts should be uniform in
all country schools.
The annual school meeting has been
changed back to the first Monday of
July each year.
The work of country schools is very
good in most every instance. The school
work at fairs shows what they are capa
bic of doing. Encourage the teachers and
pupils to do this work so that all may
see what our boys and girls are doing
in the schools, it means better work
and better schools.
The teachers take great pride in hav
ing neat school rooms. School Boards
Gan dSS1Sb ny 1ul sweeping COul
pound,
The teachers and children have raised
hundreds Of dollars through programs,
socials, etc. to furnish our schools better
The benefit derived from the labors of
these children and teachers in this
work commands the highest praise we
can give them and supplies purchased
in this way are always needed and
used most.
Christmas programs reported by
following teachers, Julia Short, Luella
Hanson, f. w. Weidenfeller. Elizabeth
McCluskey.
Miss Tressie Crist teacher in District
No. Mineral Point, reports social
and entertainment that netted the neat
sum of $24. Money to be used for
school furniture.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
RIGHT OFF THE Bat
UNUSUAL FEAT URE
Life Romance Of Mike Donlin, Fam
Gus Base Ball Star at The
WorId Theatre.

Manager Richard Siebert of the
World Theatre, always on the watch
for something new in the entertainment
line, has booked for showing at the
one of the latest and most novel New
York successes, Right Off the Bat,
five part Feature story of the romantic
rise of Mike Donlin, famous baseball
star, who worked his way from poverty
up to fame and fortune against heavy
odds and won his berth in the Big
League and The Grip of his heart.
This picture, set amid the beautiful
Berkshires, is replete with lovely scenes
and appeals to every class of patron.
Women's hearts go out to the big fell
low and his $4,000 smile and they
JOY in the charming romance which
ends in happiness for him and Viola
Bradley, the rich girl whom he loves
despite parental opposition. Men fairly
revel in the swift melodrama and the
vivid baseball scenes, the most realistic
ever filmed and the boys and girls de-
light in the exploits of young Mike,
especially when he tricks the peg-leg
town marshal and at his brave rescue
of his drowning playmate. A picture
"of the people and for the people and
worthy of packed house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
SCENESOF THEWAR
Graphically Described by Arthur
Britain Doe.

The lecture by Mr.. Arthur B. Doe at
the Municipal Theatre on Wednesday
evening, January 5, was interesting and
instructive.
The speaker was introduced by Mr..
T. M. Priestley, who fittingly alluded
to him as son of Wisconsin; a gradu
ate of the State University, who had
won the Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford.
and one of whom his native state was
justly proud
The subject of DIR. Does lecture was
"Six Months at the Back of the Front. .
He had been with the Red Cross
Society, and while his connection had
been wholly with the allies, his lecture
was fair and impartial. He gave
vivid portrayal of incidents which oc-
Cured during his six months partlclpa-
tion in the war in charge Of an ambu'
lance for the Red Cross. By aid OF the
stereopticon he exhibited pictures OF
scenes and occurrences which came un-
der his own observation. Although
back Of the front Of the marching and
fighting forces, he was at times in great
danger from the bursting OF bombs
and the discharge OF the guns. He said
that it was thrilling to witness the dis
charge Of a great field gun, when the
force Of the discharge would lift the
heaviest 011n and wheels several feet
from the concrete base.
The lecture was given under the
auspices Of the members Of the
Women's Civic Club to whom the peo
pie Of Mineral Point are indebted for
the securing Of a lecture by one so well
qualified to tell of things he saw and
heard while he was assisting in carry
ing forward the work Of the Red Cross
Society in the greatest war in all his
tory.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
BIG MONEY IN JUNK.
Oregonian FIRMS Report Shows $4,000
Was Made In Eight Months.

Eugene Ore.-The junk dealers JOB
.sn't such bad sort Of occupation, ac-
cording to the statements Of one Eu-
gene junk firm that shipped its elev
enth carload Of junk collected in and
around Eugene in the past eight
months. The shipment went to Seattle.
Two men with ricllety wagon have
done this collecting, and the results
have included eleven tons of rubber,
nine tons of brass and thirteen tons of
copper and other metals. Receipts were
more than $4,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
Mrs Patrick Taqqart

died at the home of her nephew Mr.
Edward Meehan of this city on Wednes2
day morning, January 12, 1916, at the
age Of IS years.
Mrs Taggert leaves one daughter
Mrs Richard Finley, who lives on the
old homestead in Yellowstone
The funeral will be held on Fridav
morning with services at St. Paul s
Catholic church and interment in the
Willow Springs cemetery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13

cago, held services for her. and placed
beautiful floral tributes on her casket.
The body was accompanied here by
her only son William B. Whitney and
his wife and son Ralph Whitney, Arlie
Whitney and Mrs Alice Turner
Others from out of town who came
to attend the funeral were: Mrs Clara
Williams, Janesville; Mrs Webb and
child of Belmont and Mr. and Mrs J. P.
Smelker and Miss Edith Bartle of
Dodgeville.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
C. w. Emery, Pastor.

Announcements for Sunday, Jan. IS;
Glass meeting, 9:3O.
Morning worship, 1890.
Sunday School. 11:45.
Junior League, 800.
Epworth League meeting, 6:3O'
Evening worship, 1880. "a
PRAYER meeting on Thursday .evening
at 7:30.
A hearty welcome at all the services
Of our church. Strangers are especially
invited.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
THOUGHTS OF READERS
q
IIIIIIlIlIlII1

The Democrat is not responsible for any
views expressed in this free forum. Contribu-
tors are required to limit their articles strictly
to POO words. Express some idea, or thought, or
argument, or state some pertinent fact. or ask
some timely question. Appeal to men s reason
and sense of right and justice. Above all, avoid
abusing 1.-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,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
CHASED 20 CENTS 20 YEARS.
Tells Court Bank Owes Him That
Sum Since 1895.

St Louis. A claim of 20 cents
against the Mullanphy bank was pre-
sented in Circuit Judge Kinney's court
by GOttlieb King, who declared that
the money had been due him since the
bank went into the hands of receiver
in 1895.
United States Senator Stone, receiv-
er for the bank, was present to listen
to claims presented in order to make
a final settlement. Three claimants
appeared. They were King. Mrs. Chris
Mrs. Mary Schwartz, who claimed
S62.OS