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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

,oper thing, when you are
for some affair, is to take
dollar and a half job of
or programs to some job
then work the newspaper
,llars' worth of free adver-
We stand this from home
o are thoughtless or who
ow any better, but will be
ID II we are going to be
/. any such fashion by itin-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

!. T. Fleming went down
today to represent the Ia
he G.. A. r.. OF this city
.nual G. A. r. encampment.
!, c.. Shaffer was the dele
on account of her recent
q she was unable to attend.
ming was accompanied by
ind, who will enjoy the
: fishing on the west coast
ext three days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21


Wallace Wear, who is in a
ndition, is reported no bet
having passed a very rest
!. His two children, Paul
n, have been very i'll, but
better today whilo
I91n a very serious condition.
.of friends Of this estima bio
e earnestly hoping and
hat q change in their con
n the betterawi!i soon take
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

FOR RENT bungalow, 4 rooms and
screened porch Furnished $l2,
unfinished, SIS. Phone 354 Black
or 331. 52SS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

I, I'm M. Keen has under adj
the proposition of becoming
tie for clerk Of the circuit
Polk county, and expects to
a decision in a few days.
is one of the best known
popular men in the coun-
LIQUID he determine to enter
he will undoubtedly enlist
T1rt Of a very large contin-
has served as county COM
is at present one of the
ners Of the City of Lake
F is a man Of unusual quail
and ability. His decision
waited with interest
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

Black and white, medium
sized setter dog. Return to First
National Bank. 52S7
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

Roy Dougan and little
of Arkadelphia. Ark, ar
; terday afternoon to spend
eeks the guests of the for
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. b.
1T their handsome home Oh
>rida avenue. Mr.. Key in
: daughter down, all I'M
the remainder of the fam
er arrival yesterday caused
i 'rned to be most happily
N. Mrs. Dougan will be
It'll her parents return to
Tia in the early summer
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-21

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
What FARMING Offers.

This is what the president of one of
Americas leading universities has to
say about the opportunities for pleasure
and profit in farming.
UNLESS boy has deep seated pref
erence for some other profession, it
does NOT seem to me wise for him to
ignore the great opportunities that ag
riculture offers, whether he was born
in the country Or in the city"
"In my opinion, no other occupation
offers SO rich rewards, all things con
sidered, as agriculture offers to- those
who are willing to train themselves for
it as earnestly and intelligently as they
would train themselves for law or med :
icine."
IF boy will put the same amount
of time and study into his training for
agriculture that he would put into his
training for law Or medicine, he will in
the greater majority of cases make
more money, enjoy greater freedom,
better health, and develop stronger
character"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
CARE OF THE CITY
CEMETERY.

Mrs Jennie Nc Nair Blackman writes
as follows to this paper from Allen
town, Pa, under date Of May %:
Last summer my husband and 1 had a most
delightful visit in Mineral Point, my dear old
home town, and we can never forget the kind
greetings we received from old friends who did
so much to make our stay pleasant.
Mineral Point is indeed a beautiful town with
its grand old trees and lovely homes; but there
was one thing that distressed us very much and
that was the condition of the old cemetery. My
father, mother and three brothers are sleeping
there.
It was with a feeling Of sadness that passed
by the graves of many I knew in the years of
my childhood; those who had helped to make
Mineral Point, for they were really pioneers.
Ny father helped at the burial Of the first man
who died in Mineral Point, and he was buried
in the old cemetery.
feel sure that if that sacred ground was put
in good condition through some city force, that
fund could be raised from the friends of those
buried there, and the interest of this fund could
be used each year in caring for the grounds
Would it not be an excellent work for the civic
club to take this matter in hand and then after
a beginning is made, to communicate with all
persons far and near who have friends buried
there; and thus raise fund, which will insure
care for future years.
hope the good work may be accomplished
and l am not writing for my own alone, but all
who are sleeping in the old cemetery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
TO ENFORC E Ord NANCE
Against Splitting on Sidewalks,
Floors, etc.

ASdiHSt SpIILinS OF 0tO6"dIkS,
Floors, etc.
At the last meeting Of the Woman s
Civic club action was taken for the
enforcement of the following ordinance
Of the city of Mineral Point:
An ordinance prohibiting the expectorating
or splitting in public places in the city of Min
eral Point.
The common council of the city of Mineral
Point do ordain as follows
Section L. No person shall spit, expectorate
or deposit any spitum, spittle, saliva, phlegm,
mucus, tobacco juice or wads of tobacco upon
the floor or sidewalks of any public hall or
building in the city of Mineral Point, or upon
any sidewalk abutting any public street alley
or lane Of city.
Section 2. Any person violating the pro-
vision of this ordinance shall upon conviction
be fined in sum not less than one dollar or
more than five dollars, together with the costs
OF the prosecution and in default of payment by
imprisonment in the common Jail of Iowa
County for not more than five days.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect
and he in Aorce from and after It's passage and
publication. Dated Dec. ), 1905.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
BaccaIaureate Sermon.

At half past seven o'clock Sunday
evening the high school graduates of
the class of 1916, consisting of seven
teen members, and the high school
faculty proceeded to the Congregational
church in a body, where Rev. w. j. c..
Bond, the pastor, delivered very
eloquent and highly appreciated bacca-
laureate sermon in the presence OF a
large congregation, including parents
and friends Of the graduates.
The pastors talk was of a counseling
nature and if only half of what he said
is used as a guide in life for the grad
uates, the world will be better for their
having lived. 1t was a discourse that
uplifted, thrilled and convinced; it was
a look into the future and its value.
The church was beautifully decorated
with an abundance Of natural flowers
The singing by the choir and the male
quartette of the church was excellent
and was much praised.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Through the efforts of the Woman S
Civic Club window boxes filled with
growing plants have been placed on the
south windows of the library. The
plants add greatly to the attractiveness
of the building.
SOME LATE BOOKS IN RENT COLLECTION.
The rent collection is proving very
popular feature of the library. A fee
of five cents each week is charged until
the cost of the book is made up. The
book is then added to the free collection
of the library. Some new and very in
teresting stories have recently been
added to this collection. Among them
are the following:
Bank, w. D.-Treasure.
Bryant, Marguerite-Fe Crofton.
King, Basil-The side of the angels.
Gleason, A. H.-Young Hilda at the
wars.
MacHarg & Balmar-The blind mans
eyes.
Prichard, Katharine S.-The pioneers
Watts, Mary S.-The rudder.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
Double Funeral.

The funeral of John Projoc and
Andrew Ration, two Polish young men
who met their death by cave in at
the Squirrel Mine near Miffiin, Friday
morning, took place here Sunday after
noon May 80, at two o'clock, with ser
vices at St. Mary's church, conducted
by the rector, Rev. FIR. Nicholas Viewer
The two men, who were comrades,
came to st. Mary's church from Miff1in
last Tuesday with number of other
men of Polish descent to go to confes
sion and receive holy communion dur
ing a special mass for them celebrated
by Rev. FIR. r. Kielpinske of Milwau
kee. Sunday they were again side by
side in death in the church and after
the ceremonies, they were laid to rest
beside each other in a double grave in
st. Mary's cemetery. John Projoc is
survived by a wife and two children in
Poland and Andrew Ration by brothers
and sisters. The funeral was largely
attended. 1t will be a comfort to the
sorrowing relatives in Poland to hear
they were laid to rest with the last
burial rites Of their catholic faith.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
FiSher-Ley

A wedding of much interest took
place at ST. Mary's Church Tuesday
morning, May 80, at half past eight
o'clock. The contracting parties were
Miss Mary Helen Fisher, second daugh-
ter of Mrs John Fisher of this city, and
Mr.. Peter Ley of Jonesdale. Rev. FIR
Nicholas Weyer impressively pro-
nounced the words that made the young
couple man and wife, and then pro-
ceeded with the beautiful nuptial mass
with it's special blessings.
The bride was becomingly attired in
gown of white dotted silk net with
white satin flower design trimmings
over lace. She wore a white panama
hat with white plumes, and carried a
shower bouquet of roses and ferns. She
was attended by her sister Miss Annie
Fisher, who wore white net over organ
die and carried pink roses. Robert
Weier, nephew of the groom, served as
best man. The groom and best man
wore suits of dark blue serge.
After the ceremony, bOunteous
wedding dinner and supper was served
to the immediate relatives at the home
of the brides mother The table decor
ations and decorations of the home
We're sweet scented natural flowers.
The bride is highly esteemed for her
kind disposition and womanly virtues.
She was treasurer of St. Mary's young
ladies' Sodality. At home and in
church duties her faithful services
could always be relied upon The
groom is an honest and worthy young
man. They were the recipients of
many beautiful gifts, and large circle
of friends extend hearty congratulations
for much happiness. They will make
their home on the groom's farm at
JOnesdale.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
Three ARE killed IN
TORNADO AT MEMPHIS
Fitty-thro8 Are Reported Hurt;
PfOp3rty Loss Heavy.

Memphis, Tenn, May 31.-Three
persons are reported killed, fifty-three
injured and property amounting to
thousands Of dollars destroyed when
a tornado passed over territory COW
ering 100 miles about Memphis.
Great damage resulted in Memphis.
Many housea were damaged by fallen
trees and houses were unroofed.
The big toWboat J. S. Finley, which
had tied up opposite Memphis for the
night. was torn from her moorings by
the wind and blown across the river
and left on sand bar. Her tow of
sixteen boats loaded with coal sank.
Reports from Marion, Little Rock,
Earl and other cities in Arkansas, Mis-
sissippi and Alabama, report serious
damage to crops, houses and stock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
High School Junior Prom.

A sumptuous four course banquet was
was rendered the Senior class by the
Juniors last Monday evening in the
Domestic science room at the High
school. The Junior class colors, orange
and black, were everywhere in evidence.
Following the banquet the remainder
of the evening was devoted to dancing
and games. The excellent music was
furnished by Prof. l. o. Hughes of
Miffiin and Mr. Earl Schilling of this
city. DR.. and Mrs W. G. Hales, Mr.
and Mrs J. A. Meserole and Mr. and Mrs
F. G. Ludden were the chaperons for the
young people. Prof. E. c. Gotham
and wife were present and the High
School faculty The Junior Prom of
1916 proved successful social event.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
THE HOME MERCHANT

The home merchant. Who is he?
He is the chap who gives you credit
when you are financially broke, and
carries your account until you are able
to pay.
He is the chap who gives you back
your money or makes exchanges when
you are not satisfied with what you
have bought.
He is the chap who stands behind his
guaranty, and makes restoration Of all
losses that you may sustain on the
goods you buy
He is the chap who meets and greets
you on the street every day in the year,
and takes neighborly interest in your
family and your affairs.
He is the chap whose clerks and
bookkeepers and other employees live in
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
BETTER ROAD DRAINAGE

A. D. Campbell: We are all for
better roads, some thinking of ex-
pensive ones, others of moderate cost
ones and still others of cheaper ones.
But we are all for better ones and in
this connection l desire to suggest that
as a slogan we can all stand for and call
for better drainage. During April and
early May | drove over thousand miles
in southern Wisconsin and northern
Illinois, doing this when the roads were
at their worst so that | might better
understand the road problem.
Some talk concrete, some macadam,
some surfacing, some oiling and some
dragging, but after this thousand miles
OF strenuous driving-and being pulled
out of the mud more than once-I want
to talk drainage, just simple, plain,
everyday drainage, such as can be
made with a plow-that is the cure for
most of our road trouble.
1t was singular Of this thousand
miles of April and early May roads
that vast percentage of the almost
impossible places were at the highest
points-the very crown of the ridges.
Why? In most cases twenty minutes
work with plow-if done at the right
time would have kept these spots in
good condition. Think Of it! Miser-
able holes on the crowns of ridges!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
A GREAT MEMORIAL
Mineral Point Pays Fitting Tribute
To the Nations Hon0red Dead.

Years as they go by but add to the
interest manifested by the people of
this community in Memorial day exer
cises. There was a generous outpour-
ing of people during the present week,
as manifested in the school exercises
the decoration of the graves, the Sun
day services, and the exercises in the
park.
Memorial Sunday.
To large congregation including
members Of the e.. A. r. and w. r. g.,
Rev. G. W. Emery preached an able
sermon from the text, Exodus 1874
''And this day shall be unto you a
memorial" The subject Or central
thought was Memory's great service in
the preservation of sacred things. A
synopsis of the sermon will be pub
lished next week.
Tuesday May 30.
Memorial day was delightful and the
services in the park were carried out as
such exercises only can be carried out
under favorable conditions.
The able and patriotic address by
Rev. John Hardcastle, breathing the
true American spirit, was attentively
listened to by large congregation.
The hearty applause showed apprecia-
ton of the man and his words. Time
prevents the publication of more than
the outline of the program.
Music-Band.
Brave boys who wore the blue-Quartette.
Commanders Address-Com. Hoare.
Chorus-Miss Deal and Seventh Grade Pupils.
Prayer-Cha plain Spensley.
Governors Proclamation-J. c. Martin.
Solo-Master Everett Weisen.
Lincoln Gettysburg Address-W. H. Bennett
The Union Soldier-Miss Florence Ross.
Your Flag and Mine-Quartette.
Calling Roll of Dead-Shepard and Prideaux.
Wreath to Unknown Dead-Mrs Williams.
Salute, Taps.
Under the Flag-Quartette.
Address-Rev. John Hardcastle.
Observation-Disclosures.
Benediction-Rev. G.. w. Emery.
Rand-Return March.
The day was rounded out with con-
cert by the Mineral Point Band in the
evening.
Commander Hoare, on behalf Of the
Grand Army Post, extends hearty
thanks to the public for their kind eff
forts in making another memorial sea-
son great success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
RESTA WINNER
IN MOTOR RACE
Three Are Hurt, One Is BeIieV-
ed to Be Dying.
SPEEDING CARS JUMP TRACK

SLOW Time Made at the Indianapolis
SpeedWay-Rooney and Aid Injured
When Car Hits Top of Wall; Le-
Gains Mount Turns TurtIe-D'Alene
Runs Second.
indianapolis, May 31-Sound judg-
ment patience, a perfect mechanism
and a remarkably fast pit crew gave
Derio Resta and his Peugeot automo-
bile the $4,000 international sweep
stakes here.
The same fortuitous circumstances
gave to Wilbur d'A1ene second in his
shabby, white Duesenberg The luck
of motor racing, the misfortunes Of
less careful judgment and the va
carries of motor materials played hob
with all the others of the tWenty-one
who scooted in wild abandon from
under the starters flag.
One Driver May Die.
Two accidents cut into the even,
ness of the day, leaving Jack Lecain,
a Delage substitute driver, possibly
fatally injured; Tom Rooney, who
was driving brilliantly in one of the
three green Premiers, with a broken
leg, and Rooneys mechanician, Jim
McAllister, badly bruised.
Lecain's car Topped over suddenly
On the north stretch. His mechani-
clan jumped and was able to get out
from under the hood SO that he rolled
along uhhurt.
Roorey's car swung into the wall
at the top Of the rail at the south
end of the field McAllister was
thrown over the rail into the outfeld
and Rooney was caught when the car
rolled back.
Spectators Grow Weary.
A fair-sized crowd saw the race
and cheered the drivers when the
latter would save their speed stunts
for display before the grand stand,
but toward the end an apathy settled
down over the watchers when it was
seen that the speed being made was
| nothing phenomenal.
Some Quit Early.
One by one the drivers dropped;
beginning at the fifth lap and continu-
ing until the eighty-third. One after
another dropped into the pits for tire
changes, spark plugs, gas and oil.
It was only after the hundredth
| lap had marked the end of $50 miles
that a definite conclusion might be
drawn as to the winner. Resta's pace
| fell off then and he never tried to bet
ter it, so that his final time for the
| 300 miles was 3:3610.8, a speed OF
only 1926 miles an hour. which is
nearly seven miles an hour less than
the speed at this period Of last years
| 500 mile race
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
St. Mary's School Entertainment Mt.

The annual entertainment given by
the pupils of st. Mary's school Wednes-
day and Thursday evenings was we'll
attended. An excellent program of
recitations, songs and drills was pre-
sented with much enthusiasm and re-
ceiving we'll deserved commentator.
The motion song by the very small
girls was exceptionally favored. The
piano duets by Miss Gertrude Stude
and Miss Agnes Weidenfeller and the
violin duets by Masters Leo and
George Fielder received much praise.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
WOMAN'S CIVIC CLUB

The Women of the Civic Club are in
vited to attend the Baby Welfare week.
to be held in Dodgeville June 9th, 7th,
9th, and 9th. All women who have
conveyances or any way to 60 are urged
to attend on Wednesday, June 7, leav-
ing here at one O'Clock.
A large representation of Mineral
Point Civic Club members is desired.
Lach woman is asked to prepare her
own lunch and the Club is to have a
picnic supper at Crystal Park.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01

your city and spend their money with
you and with other city people.
He is the chap who pays heavy taxes
to help support your city schools, and
build your streets, and maintain your
fire departments and police departments
and parks, and lighting and water
service.
He is the chap who helps support
your city churches and hospitals and
charity organizations, and your lodges
and commercial clubs, and talks for
your city and boosts for your city every
day in the year.
He is the home merchant-your
neighbor- friend-your helper in
times of need.
Don't you think that you ought to
trade with him and be his friend and
his helper in the time of his need?
You don't save much, frequently
nothing, when you send your money
out of your city and you take all the
risk yourself of short weight or meas
ure and of getting damaged or inferior
goods. And don't you know that the
growth and prosperity of your city de
pends very largely upon the success and
prosperity of home merchants? Out :
town people judge your city by the
appearance of your stores and the de-
gree of enterprise shown by your mer-
chants. And our home merchants can
not succeed unless home folks give
them loyal support. Wisconsin State
Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G. w. Emery, Pastor.

Glass Meeting, $50.
Morning Worship, 1O:30.
Sunday School. 11:45.
Our motto: "The Whole church a,
Sunday School,"
Junior League, 800.
Epworth League meeting, $50.
Evening worship, 7:3O.
The choir will furnish special music
A general invitation to all our SER
vices is extended. Strangers in the city
are especially welcome.
Save Thursday evening for the regu
lar prayer service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
TAYLOR HOLMES IN HIS MAJESTY BUNKER BEAM


After phenomenaly successful engagement
months the Cort Theatre Chicago Taylor Holmes
Majesty Bunker Bean with original and produc
on Will De at the Municipal Theatre performance
monday evening June 5th The the Harry
Leon wilson stories which published few in the
Saturday Evening Post tremendous
Inc dramatst Lee Wilson Dodd carefully preserved the
play all the characters familiar of the serial
was Bunker Bean Napoleon This question seriously
troubled young chap engaged stenographer by capitalist
He pondered the decided descend
ant OF the great Napoleon After he had succeeded making his
along the world wanted have iustriou
blood his decided he Tah reincarnated
Bunker purchased Egyptian have his likeness
constantly about him Taylor Holiness the star actor
we'll qualified fill the exacng roll of Bunker Joseph Brooks
has provided splendid the which includes
Charles Abb Florence Shirley RobelC Kelly Jack Deveaux
Lillian Lawrence Walter Shewn Kerby Clara Louise
Moores Harry c. Power Horace MITCHELL Grace Peters, John
Hogan Beord Forrest Annette Webay George Lyman
Seats Prideaux & Bliss Drug Store,
day. May 31st Prices 75c $1O0, $15O
Mail and telephone orders accepted
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
THOUGHTS OF READERS

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views expressed in this free forum. Contribu-
tors 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 bOnOred
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
HIGH SCHOOL commencement

The Commencement exercises of the
Mineral Point High School will be held
in the Municipal Theatre, Thursday
evening, June 1, according to the pro-
gram published last week.
On account of the limited capacity of
the house, an admission charge of 1Oc
and 15c will be made; and the proceeds
will be applied to the improvement Of
the Athletic field Secure tickets early
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-06-01
Road Workers Struck Lead.

Monroe, Wis, May 27.-One of the
county road gangs, while grading a
highway about mile west of the city,
struck pocket of lead. More than
1900 pounds of ore has already been
taken out and it is believed the sinking
of shaft will open valuable vein.