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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
THE WATER WORKS
QUESTION.

To the Editor of The Democrat
This article is written without any
intention of criticising the present, or
any past City Council. The writer has
had charge Of the pumping Of the city
water. under contract, since the year
1907 and during that time the members
Of the water committee Of the common
council have been changed almost every
cess under constantly changing man
agement. [ therefore recommend that
water works commission be created
consisting of the Mayor, one Alderman
and two citizens. The citizens to serve
for a period of at least fvc years or
more. The city clerk would be the
Secretary Of this board. The water
works should then be under thu sole
management OF this commission.
1t should have proper accounting
system. The city should pay into the
water works fund a proper amount for
each fire plug, drinking fountain and
for water used in public buildings.
Under the present system no one knows
whether the water works is paying its
own way or not. No one knows where
many Of the drains are located. as no
maps Or records of extensions have ever
been kept. Why? Because no person
or group of persons have remained i'll
charge Of the water works system for
more than a year or two. Very few Of
the members Of the various water works
committees have ever known the num-
Der Of consumers of water or whether
all were properly metered.
Many times the members Of the water
works committee were men VINO knew
nothing at all about machinery, still
less about accounting systems etc, that
should be used. Extensive improve
ments are soon to be made. They
should be made under the direction of
committee that is amply able to
handle the matter so that the best re-
suits will be obtained from the money
expended. F. G.. LUDDEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
SOAP BRINGS REUNION.
Brothers Meet For First Time In Thir

Brothers Meet For First Time In Thr-
teen Years by Accident.
st. Paul.-Charles Mckee Of Ray,
N. D., was sent to room 800 when he
registered at the Hotel Sherman. De-
string to shave, he unpacked his grip.
But his shaving stick was missing.
"Have you got any shaving soap?'
he asked a man who was issuing from
room 324.
"Sure," was the answer. They en-
tered room 324 and turned on the light
to look for the shaving soap. Mckee
looked at the other man critically.
"'What's your name?" he asked.
''R. e. Mckee of Shakopee, Mimi"
was the answer.
"I'm your brother Charley" the North
Dakotan said
The two had not seen each other for
thirteen years. They were reared III
st. Paul and separated after their par
ents died. Charles went to North Da-
kota, where he owns half section of
land. r. E. Mckee went to ShakOpee,
where he owns section.
In the last thirteen years they had
not, corresponded. Unknown to each
other, each had amassed q fortune.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
THE MINERAL POINT
COMMERCIAL CLUB
Eight New Members Added at the
Regular Meeting Monday
EVenino.

A regular meeting of the Commercial
club was held in the club rooms last
Monday evening. Eight members were
added to the membership roll
Communication from the Telephone
company relative to an ADV" read
and referred to finance committee.
A communication from William c..
Redtield, secretary Of the Department
Of Commerce, Washington D. c., was
read and ordered published. This
communication referred to the shortage
of paper material and advised the saw
ing Of waste paper and rags, and reads
as follows:
Something like 1900 tons Of different kinds
of paper and paper board are manufactured
every day in the United States and large pro-
portion of this, after it has served it's purpose,
could be used over again in some class of paper.
large part Of it, however, is either burned CT
otherwise wasted. This, # course, has to be
replaced by new materials. In the early history
of the paper industry publicity was given to the
Importance of saving rags. 1t is of scarcely less
Importance now. The Department of Com
merce is glad to bring this matter to the atten-
tion of the public in the hope that practical re-
suits may flow from it. A little attention to the
saving Of rags and old papers will mean genu-
inc relief to our paper industry and diminish
ing drain upon our sources of supply for new
materials. A list of dealers in paper stocks can
be obtained from the local Chamber Of Com
merce or Board of Trade.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
ENTgso INTO REST
Henry Eckman.

Wednesday evening, March %, 1915,
at half past nine o'clock, Mr. Henry
Eckman departed from this life after a
lingering illness at the home of Mr. and
Mrs George Jeuck, Jr., where he was
kindly cared for. Mr. Eckman was
born at Warren, ILL.,, July 3, 1859, and
was united in marriage to Miss Mary
Mitchell of Wiota January "a, 1888. A
son and daughter were corn to them.
The son died in infancy. For some
time they lived at Warren until about
seventeen years ago when they came to
Mineral Point Mr. Eckman was a
good, kind hearted man and many
friends will regret to hear of his death.
He had been i'll several months but
bore up bravely. He leaves his wife,
one daughter Mrs Fred Marvin of Chi
cago, two grandchildren, one sister
Mrs Fred Pritchard of Warren and
three brothers Daniel, George and
Thomas Eckman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
south SEA ISLAND.
COLONY IN AMERICA
Strange Community Is DisCOV'
cred In Utah.

Salt Lake City. = Discovered - the
strangest community in the United
States.
It is a community of south sea
islanders. \ thousand in number, they
are now settled in the Skull valley in
Utah, between the Great Salt lake and
the Nevada line.
There are Maoris, Samoans and Ha-
Waiians living and farming in perfect
harmony, intermarrying and raising
children.
twenty-five or thirty years ago the
older men Of this strange colony came
from across the Pacific, some as sail
OrS, some as stoWaways.
They wandered in small groups about
California, and some Of them came
across the Sierras into Idaho and Utah.
They were starving when group OF
business men decided to help them.
They secured 1900 acres Of land in
the Skull valley, collected all the south
sea natives that they could find and
established them in colony which
they call Ioseppa.
An American farmer was selected as
superintendent. Each man was paid
good wages at the start, and as soon
as they were capable they, were allow
ed to buy half acre lots and cottages
at actual cost.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
DLGlllI1HIIIl[L
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL

The local declamatory and oratorical
contest will be held on Friday evening,
April T. in the High School Assembly
room. The thirteen contestants are
work ng hard under the direction of
Miss Alma Taylor Of Lancaster, who
will continue training for Il week and a
half.
The oratorical and declamatory lea
que contests will be held the following
week. Further announcements will be
Published next week.
A good rhetorical program was given
last Friday.
Several pupils were absent and tardy
Monday morning on account Of the bad
roads.
Marian Penhallegon received the only
perfect record in the High school for
the sixth month. Her record was per
feet in department, punctuality, atten
dance and in her four studies.
Visitors for the last week were ::
Stairway Jacka, Dalven Julian, George
Steninger of South Dakota, Ruth Dav-
les and Lillian Winter of Madison.
The girls quartet, Leone Wong,
Lelah Huxtable, Loretta Huxtable and
Elizabeth Davies entertained the high
school Friday morning.
ELIZABETH DAVIES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
Six O'clock Luncheon.

Last Tuesday evening six o'clock
luncheon was given by Mr. and Mrs w.
J. Penhallegon in the form of sur
prise to their daughters Misses Ruth
and Marion. The table decorations
were red and white. After partaking
of delicious dainties, the party was
further entertained by attending the
World theatre. The evening was pro-
nounced a success. Thirteen girl
friends were present: Misses Ellen
Hales, Bessie Allen, Doris Ellsworth,
Gladys Treweek, Ruth Walker, Minnie
Clark, Florence Ross, Hilda Larson,
Harriet Paynter, Leila and Loretta
Huxtable, Ruth and Elizabeth Davis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
Surprise Birthday Party.

Last Tuesday evening, March 21,
1915, very pleasant surprise was
given on Mr.. Otto Lee, when
twenty two people, ladies and gentle
men, who had organized for good
time took possession of his home to
celebrate his birthday anniversary.
They served an excellent luncheon and
also presented Mr.. Lee with rocking
chair in remembrance of the event.
Mr.. Lee has the good wishes of his
friends for many more happy birthdays.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
IntereStInC Lecture.

Rev. Fr. William Husser of Okla
homa City, Okla, lecturer in behalf OF
the Catholic Indian missions, delivered
two eloquent lectures here last Sunday
one at st. Mary's church in the morn
ing and another at st. Paul's church in
the evening, on the Indian problem.
The substance Of his lecture was IF
the Indians had been prepared, the
white man would have had a higher
respect for the rights of so vast race -
The fact that weaker race is rapidly
being pushed to the wall by a stronger
one is striking example of unprepar
edness." The lectures throughout were
instructive and full of interest and were
highly appreciated by the hearers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
Mrs Mary Burghardt of la Sale.

The La Sale Tribune, March 20:
Mrs Mary Burghardt, Fourth and
Bucklin streets, widow Of the late
Joseph Burghardt, who died October 7,
1894. passed away at seven o'clock last
evening at her home following an illness
with q complication of diseases. Last
September she was taken i'll with a
severe attack OF jaundice, but during
the winter months she improved, only
to be forced to take to her bed three
weeks agr with complicated illness.
During the subsequent days her con-
dition gradually grew worse, and mem
bers of her family were aware that the
end was near.
Two weeks ago yesterday Mrs Burg
hardt celebrated the seventy second
anniversary Of her birth. She was
born March 5, 1874, at Woodstock, New
Brunswick. During her girlhood days
the family moved to Mineral Point,
Wis, where she was married to Joseph
Burghardt in 1861. Forty five years
ago the family came to La Sale and
this city has been their home since.
Mrs Burghardt leaves two sons and
five daughters. Miss Catherine Mona
han of Mineral Point is her only sor-
rowing sister and she has been staying
with her sister in La Sale since No
vember last
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
COUNCIL DEGREES CONFERRED

Iowa Council No. 12-Royal and
Select Workers had busy session on
Thursday March 80, when a class OF
twenty took the degrees; Grand Master
James Roy of Beloit, Grand High
Priest Tenks of Dodgeville and Grand
Lecturer James L. Palmer Of Wauston
weret present on official business and
assisted in the work. A banquet
followed the work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY

NEW BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
Gulliver, Lucille Friendship of ma
tions.
Howells, W. D.-Boy life.
Marden, o. S.-Training for eficien
cy.
Rolt Wheeler, Francis-Boy with the
u. S. survey.
Smith, Chester VA summer of
Saturdays.
Corbin, T W.-Romance of subma.
rine engineering.
REFERENCE BOOKS.
Ringwalt, r. C.-Briefs. on public
questions.
Robbins. E. C.-High school debate
book, Who's who in America?
DeBekker, L. J.-Encylopedia of mu-
sic and musicians
FOR TEACHERS READING CIRCLE.
Carney, Mabel-Country life and the
country school.
Belts, George Herbert-The recita-
tion.
O'Shea, M. V.-Everyday problems
in teaching.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
BABY LOOKING FOR A HOME
District Superintendent of Orphans
and Rescue Home Association
i'm the City.

Rev J. P. Hansen, District Superin-
tendent of the Orphans and Rescue
Home Association of Green Bay. was in
the city this week on his annual visit
This Association takes temporary
care of dependent and neglected chill
dren, and provides home for unfortu :
nate, but worthy mothers in time of
need. Such mothers are often unable
to keep the child in their charge and
prefer to place it in some good private
family. Mr. Hansen said he would be
glad to correspond with any good fam
lily that would like to take child.
Address the office, 819 Cora Street,
Station A, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
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 mem 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
ished. 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, 1916-03-30
Entertains Mizpah Class.

Miss Mary Graham entertained the
Mizpah class of the M. E. Sunday
School at the home of her parents. Mr.
and Mrs John Graham, last Tuesday
evening. With victroIa music and
games the evening was much enjoyed
by the guests. Cake and ice cream
were served.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
High Water at Darlington.

Reports come from Darlington that
the high water there last week was
worse than it was ever known to be be-
fore. Employees at the depot had to
be taken there in boats, the main street
was knee deep with water and many of
the stores were filled with water, spoil
ing their goods. A large ice house
was washed away.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
LYMAN HOWE'S TRAVEL FESTIVAL

Municipal Theatre Mineral Point Thursday, April
the restless in the world with the
possible the Bedouns and yet few realize that within
their there grandeur of mountain that
anything Switzerland other land offers 1t To-
Gated northwestern Montana the Continental Divide few
aside this portion of national domain
National Par-thus for all time
wonderauds undefaced by the ad
splendid heritage of the American
be presented by Lyman H. Howe the Municipal Theatre
Thursday April 6.
Entirely from wondrous beauty the
absorbing they show the activities of the
Blackfeet Indians who nhab Glacier National Park
AS characterize of Mr. Howes popular exhibition great
other will which he promises
distinct novelty the latest discovery of the possibilities of
times normal speed which film exposed The result
shows how kangaroo dog, and leaps but
showy that times they suspended in the air.
It weird and instructive nature study
films which shows than the human with its much slower
could Then, there will be pictorial
Madeira Southern France, Friesland (Hoand)
Alps through immense automobile planthe WHY'S
fight aeroplane above clouds;
formaioms logging Italy and torpedo boat pung
ing through Besides the wholesome humOr OF
will contribute their welcome film fun by
way O. the dignifed
sale Tuesday, April A. at 9 o'clock at Prdeaux &
Drug 25c, 35C soc
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
Old Papers and Magazines.

Save your old papers, magazines,
etc., as the Dorcas Society will be col
lecting them in the near future. Any
delivery of same to the shop of Mr.
Edward Curnow will be satisfactory
and appreciated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, Mar. %, 1916.-Let-
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed al
the Mineral Point postoffice:
Mrs. Walter Hasse, John Brandenburg
p. FL. Lee, J. T. johnson.
In calling for above, please say advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD Postmaster
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
MOMAN'S AUXILIARY
AND TRINITY GUILD

A joint meeting of the Woman's
Auxiliary and Trinity Guild will be
held at the residence of Mrs William S.
Ross on Thursday afternoon, March 30
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. J. C, Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

w. J. c., Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
i9:so g:so a a. IL. Public worship.
11:45 a N Sunday School.
$50 p. m. 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, 1916-03-30
EIGHT CARLOADS OF CATTLE
Shipped to Mineral Point Station
Last Week

Eight carloads of cattle-One carload
of cows, and seven carloads of steers
for feeders-were shipped here last week,
from ST. Paul. The shipments were as
follows: N. GRADER, car; John
Palzkill, 2 cars; M. Schaff, car !;
Charles FL. Cox. 1 car; Louis GRADER,
l car; John Sullivan, 2 cars.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30

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, 1916-03-30

Look over the Want Advs on page 8.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-03-30

For Democratic National Convention
DELEGATES AT LARGE.
SENATOR PAUL o. HUsTING of Mayville.
JUDGE JOHN G.. KAREL of Milwaukee.
WILLIAM F. WOLFE of La Crosse.
GEORGE HILTON Of Oshkosh.
THIRD DISTRICT DELEGATES.
e. J. REYNOLDS of Madison.
FRANK JENKS Of Brodhead.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-08-04
CooPTowN IMPROVEMENTS.

While the ordinary traveller has never
found the town Of Cooptown. many
thousands annually find her camp
grounds connected with Waters Me-
mortal Church, this being the most noted
camping center In Hartford.
Preparing for their annual series Of
meetings to begin In the very near fii-
ture. the grounds have been remodelsd
and greatly improved. The chestnut
blight recently struck this grove cruel
blow, but II contained fine proportion
Of oak trees, so the thrifty management
has worked good out Of III fortune by
handling the matter In business like
way. A saw mill was installed In the
grove. $1,000 feet of chestnut lumber
cut and with the proceeds improvements
costing $500 have been made. A sub
stantial tabernacle frame 36x6s feet. TO
be covered with canvas, has been erect
ed; pulpit stand l6x2O feet has been
built. complete. and In II an acetylene
plant installed; a refreshment stand
10xS0 feet has been built with sides so
hinged that they may be converted into
tables, but completely closed when not
muse. and asubstantial fence surrounds
the portion Of the grounds where II b
desired that teams be excluded. The
grounds will more and more become a
community center for public gatherings
In the future. and they ere much better
than ever before now adapted to serve
their various purposes.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-08-04
SUMNER MEETING or MARYLAND
STATE HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY.

Mr.. T. b. Symons, Secretary Of this
society has sent out advance notices of
Summer Meeting TO be held at Han
cock. In Western Maryland on August
20 80.
This 10 the most favorable spot In the
state to see In al their glory and per-
lection 800, 900 peach and apple trees,
q majority Of which are bearing, grow
ing within few miles Of the town.
The object of the meeting is two fold, -
to acquaint members with the great
diversity of the industry In various
parts Of Maryland. -and to study methods
of culture and handling Of the fruit.
A meeting held IN the town hall on
the evening Of August 20. will be I'D.
dressed by prominent speakers. and the
next day they will be conducted In autos
through the various orchards as the
guests Of citizens and fruit growers In
Hancock and vicinity. Dinner will Their
be served after which the matter Of
packing apples. and discussion Of the
new state law on grading and packing
will be discussed. Hsneock's Home
coming celebration will be on at tbs
time and the old town will do her best
The annual meeting TO be held In Balti
more. November 14.1S will be the goa
towards which all educative efforts vii
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-08-04
July MARRIAaE LICENSES.


The following marriage licenses were
issued during July by Clerk John A.
Robinson:
Charles r. Calder, "a, Rocks; Helen
0enn Ayres, is. Rocks. Applicant,
Simon Getz.
Charles 8. Wilson. rs. Havre de
Grace; Carrie II. WiIdt, 20. Havrs de
Grace. Applicant, Charles T. Wilson,
Frederick Herman Widnert, 20, Dan.
berry. Conn. Florence Calva Gibson,
10, Hsyre de Grace. Applicant, Harry
ID. Gallow.
William James Mshonsy, 30. Sewsll;
Elizabeth Reeves. 80. Baltimore. Ap.
pIicant, William J. Mahoney.
J.. Irwin Snodgrass. rs. Street; Eliza.
beth r. Famous "a. Street. Applicant,
John W. Famous.
Richard j. Rineer, %. Qusrryvihe,
Pa; L. Amanda Eckert, q. Quarry
vile. Applicant. R. J Rineer.
Benjamin Harrison Ksiss. 28. Balti'
more; Mabel Margretta Wilkinson. "a.
Bel Air. Applicant, j. W. Csrsins.
John w. Little. 60, Darlington; Lelif
P. Dennis, 80. Darlington. Applicant
Eston Crowson.
Raymond +. Hanson rs. Creswell
Sarah q. Smith, 20. CresweIl. Appli
cant, Edgar G. Hanson.
Frederick Christopher Hsrbourne, 26
Baltimore; Margaret M. A. Cannon, rs
Baltimore. Applicant, James NJ Nc
csrthy.
Clarence B. Owens. "a, Washington
Anna X. DrecbsIer, 81, Hsvre de Grace
Applicant, C. B. Owens.
Harry Lowry, %. Columbia; Edn'
Jean Mcclair, 81, Columbia. Appli
cant, Harry Lowry.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-08-04
HOW TO HANDLE THE BOYS.

Rev. A. b. Hallock, Of Bel Air Pres
bykerian Church. on Wednesday morn
ind addressed by previous appointment
tha Ministers Conference In session at
the Maryland Agricultural School on
the subject OF Boys Clubs. In an easy
off-handed way Mr.. Hslloek recounted
his varied experience In this line and
especially deprecated the idea that boys
are young savsges whom ministers
should approach with timid caution lest
their dignity receive severe shock.
While he emphasized organization and
education In general among those who
In the next generation will be the back
bone and support Of the church, he rated
the Boy Scout organisation Is probably
the best medium. There Ia just enough
Of the military connected with Il to
give each member definite work TO do.
and to develop those traits Of character
characteristic of military training which
are so necessary to inculcate into the
rislng youth. Mr.. HAllock's address
was very favorAbly received. especially
by the young country minister who feels
the weight Of responsibility resting on
bis shoulders. knowing as he does that
the capable, tsctful young minister may,
IL he will, do much to mould the public
activities Of his community. Few think
today that minister's work among his
people Ia done for the week when his
Sunday sermons have been preached.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-08-04

noon and evening services. having
brought their noon dinner and evening
lunch so that they might remain con
tinuously on the ground. The attend
ance at night was the largest Of the
series. Choir Master Allen makes the
music an important feature, and Evan
gelist Faulkner. recently installed as
pastor Of Northminster Presbyterian
Church, Baltimore, holds without diff
Guilty his large audiences. His person
ality ia fine. his voice rich. clear and
carrying. and his gestures graceful.
Despite the sheltering protection dark
ness afforded his Sunday night audience,
the order was % absolutely good as
that in Q we'll ordered church. The ser
vices will close next Sunday evening
and Mr.. Faulkner viii begin similar
series at West Nottingham. Cecil Coun-
ty.
In the near future the summer series
Of meetings will begin at Waters Me-
mortal grove, Cooptown. where they
haystfor years attracted wide attention
sd immense crowds.