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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-27
Eighty-Eighth Birthday Anniversary

Thomas Harris of this city celebrated
his eighty eighth birthday anniversary
Easter Sunday, April 90, 1916. He at
tended services at the Congregational
church in the morning and in the
afternoon many friends called at his
home to extend congratulations and
good wishes. Mr. Harris is man OF
fine character and his good dispositi on
undoubtedly has helped him to live to
his advanced age.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-27
1T PAYS TO ADVERTISE

A. Fl. Potter, manager of the Mineral
Point Laundry, is thoroughly convinced
that it pays to advertise. They ad-
vertised "collar week. April II to %,
and as a result they laundered over 1900
collars for Mineral Point city alone.
The same week they cleaned over go
pairs of white kid gloves.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-27
THE SHEBOYGAN PRESS
Made In Sheboygan Edition Of ~
PAGES.

Pages.
Editor G. E. Broughton issued a
great industrial edition of The Sheboy
gan Press. 1t contains vast amount
of we'll written matter splendidly illus
trated. Such publication could only
be produced in a great producing city.
One part deals with Early Day news
papers of Wisconsin and the men who
welded the pen so forcibly. 1t is
written by Col. j. A. Watrons and is
very interesting. It could only have
been written by Col. Watrons, with his
forcible pen and his great store house
of knowledge in regard to Wisconsin
newspaper men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-27
Easter Services at NJ. E. Church.

Easter services were held in the
Methodist Episcopal Church both morn
ing and evening. The church was
beautifully decorated for the occasion
with cut flowers and potted plants.
The choir was at it's best and gave a
magnificent rendition of The Garden
of the Lord" by Lacey at both services.
At the morning service, which was
very largely attended,, the sacrament OF
baptism was administered both to in
fants and adults. The pastor at this
service also received a large class into
preparatory membership, another class
into full membership. and several by
certificate from other churches.
At the evening service the pastor
spoke on The Risen Saviour" to a
large congregation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-27
BLESSED EASTERTIDE
Easter at ST. Paul's.
FATHER o'REILLY, PASTOR.

The Easter services at st. Paul's
Church were we'll attended, the church
being filled to capacity at both masses.
The affairs were beautifully decorated
with Easter lilies. carnations and potted
plants. The choir. under the direction
of Miss Maud Keyes, rendered Leonard's
Mass in a manner that showed careful
training and much practice. Messrs
Clifford Collins and Andrew Keyes ac-
companied on violins. The sermon was
on the Memories of the Day. -.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-27
Eastern Star Meefjnu.

The regular meeting of Mineral Point
chapter No. 7, O. E. S. will be held
Wednesday evening, May 3, commenc
ing at 7:3C. Let there be a full at
tendance MISS E. M. BISHOP, Secre-
tarv
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-27
Mrs. Priscilla Ellis Phillips,

aged 81 years, passed from this life, in
the opening Of Easter morning, April
23, at the home of her daughter, Mrs
Morris Parkinson.
of ST. Leaven, Cornwall, England,
February 13, 1929. Her maiden name
was Priscilla Ellis Ladner. She came
to America with her father in 1913. A
year later they came to Wisconsin, and
settled on farm near Dodgeville, and
shortly afterwards, the father, Edward
Ladner, died; and in 1851 the daughter
was united in marriage to Hugh
Phillips. To this union six children
were born, namely: Hugh E., Edward
A.. Frederick W., Genevieve Mrs. J.
w. Hutchison), Annie (Mrs. Morris
Parkinson), and Robert W.; all of
whom, with the exception Of Genevieve,
survive the mother.
The death of Mrs. Phillips marks the
passing from earth of woman who
was prominently identified with the
business and social life of Mineral
Point. Mr.. Phillips died in 1880. After
her husbands death, Mrs. Phillips car
ried on the business IF the U. S. Hotel,
and also the Phillips farm west of this
city. She was hostess at the u. S.
Hotel for more than fifty years, and
every guest became her friend. No
one was more widely known, nor more
highly esteemed. She was the oldest
communicate of Trinity Church. a
charter member of the Mineral Point
Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star; a
charter member of the Woman's Relief
Corps; and was active in every good
work. During the latter years of Mrs
Phillips life, her daughter Mrs. Park
inson was her constant companion, and
ministered to her as she passed peace
fully away. Besides her sons and
daughter, she leaves number of grand
children to fondly cherish her memory
The funeral took place this Wednes-
day morning, at 0:30 o'clock, from the
home of her son in law James W.
HutchisOn, with services in Trinity
church, Rev. A. M. Sherman oficiat-
ing The burial was in Graceland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-27
TRINITY CHURCH GUILD

The guild will meet at the rectory
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31
IN
Terminal JOBS
Union Station Strikers See
Places Taken by New Men.
Train Service Unhurt.

A. NJ. Keppel. superintendent of the
Washington Terminal Company, stated
last night that the positions Of every
one of the 1888 men who walked out OF
the train yards yesterday morning had
been filed and that there was no cur
tailment OF train service. despite the
heavy holiday traffic. He stated that
ll9 men remained at work yesterday.
Mr.. keppeI said last night that while
he had no statement to make in refer
ence TO the charge of the strikers. that
certain foremen in the yards have for
years been extorting money from the
men under threat of discharge. the
charge would be investigated so that
the company might get both sides Of the
story.
II was the refusal Of the company to
remove the foremen referred 70 before 9
o'clock yesterday morning that led to the
strike, the workers declared.
The 193 strikers met in Typographical
Temple yesterday and were addressed by
George Noite, Of the BrotherhoOS Of
Railway Carmen of America, who urged
them to fight to a finish. They will hear
similar addresses from officials OF the
American Federati ton OF Labor today.
The strikers showed no signs Of dis
order as they left the yards in the rear
of the Union Station and marched up
6 street to Typographical Temple. They
were in holiday mood
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31
puraly Personal

Miss Alice Paul chairman of the Con-
CTessional Union for NDmln Suffrage.
has gone to Chicago to take part in the
convention of the Woelan's party to be
held there simultaneously with the Re-
publican convention.
d. r. Midyette, night clerk at the Pow
hatan Hotel for nearly two years, has
been transferred to the day shift to take
the place of Clerk Atwater, who has gone
to New York for the summer.
Baggage" playing at the Belasco The
ater this week. is at the New Cochran,
with Mrs. Swan.
Former Governor and Mrs Edwin War
field, Of Maryland, left Washington Mon
day after short stay at the Willard.
pected back at the District Building this
morning from Old Point Comfort, where
he spent Memorial Day.
Mr.. Pierce. c. Williams. of New
York. has been appointed American
commercial attaChe at London to sue
ceed Mr.. Albertus H. Baldwin. who
has held the post since the commercial
attache service was inaug4rated. near
= w. SNS1l - dSOr ny tne bureau or
Foreign and Domestic Commerce, De-
partment of Commerce.
A Fl. Plant. comptroller of the
southern Railway Company. has re-
ceived an extension of Jurisdiction
whereby his work will include the
lines of the Cincinnati. New Orleans
and Texas Pacific and Alabama Great
Southern railroads.
Ernest E. WeibeI has been appointed
an assistant physicist in the Bureau
of Standards.
Attorney Frank J. Hogan will go to
Chicago today to present his Creden-
tials as delegate to the Republican ma
tional convention.
Joseph f. Mann has been transfer
red from a clerkship in the Interior
Department to the Census Bureau.
Walter w. Paige is in BIuemont,
Va, visiting with friends.
Rosa B. McKaig, a clerk in the Post
office Department., has been transfer
red to the Bureau of Census.
Miss Mona Hord Is visiting friends in
Woodstock, Va.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31

Of former Senator Spencer. of Alabama,
nleces of the late Gen. w. w. Loring,
have been visiting their cousin, Miss
Caledonia Mccall
Miss Helen Blodgett, accompanied by
her house guest. Miss Ruth Anderson, of
St Louis, left Washington yesterday for
New Haven. where they will spend sew
eral days with Mr.. Delos BIodgett who
is freshman AZ Yale.
Mrs. Sidney Webster, of New York
who is spending some time at the Shore
ham, has with her Mr.. and Mrs. Hamil-
ton Webster, Of Newport.
Mrs. Alfred Barbour Dent left Monday
FOR a months visit with her daughter
Miss Dorothy Dent, in New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Henderson. of
Montclair. n. j., are spending a few DAYS
in Washington and are at the Shoreham.
Others at the Shoreham are Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Bush. of St Louis. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Welles. Of New York.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31

pcllo0 OF expectancy. II Is Tor this reason
that much OF the distress such as morning
Sickness Is avoided. All prospective fathers
should see to It that the expectant mother
is provided with a bottle Of ''Mother's
Friend"
II more convenient get bottle on your
way home. Remember that many Of our
mcst valuable aids to health and comfort and
safety are only such when our knowledge Of
them Ia put into action. BERN early to sug-
gest Ia use and Mothers Friend'' win soon
become one Of the most helpful influences
ever devised for avoiding much of the Sis.
tress incident to coming motherhood.
The directions are simple. Get II at any
drug store II Is applied by the expectant
mother herself, 1t penetrates deeply and al.
fcrds quick and splendid relief in a mos.
gratifying manner and reflects a physical
oefternent to the nervous disposition Of the
baby. Don't fail to get q bottle of Mother,
Frfend' today and then write Bradfeld Reg.
uiator Co.. 7l3 lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ga,
for pretty little book brimful Of inforua
don for expectant mothers, 1t % a deiigst
% read il
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31
HOROSCOPE.
THE stars incline, but 90 not compel"
Wednesday, May 81, 1915.


Wednesday, May 81, 1915.
This is rather an uncertain day.
Mars and Jupiter are adverse and We
nus changes from evil to kindly sway
The New Moon of this date occurs
when Sagitarrius is rising and the Iu-
minaries are setting Venus in con-
junction with Saturn is in sinister po-
sittOn, while both Mars and Uranus
are in threatening place.
The Confguration indicates great dis
asters TO shipping and increased dan
gers to navigation. Strikes and in
subordinatiOn will be encouraged by
the stars, the seers predict
The government is especially bad for
women and young children. and the
mortality may be great. The health
should be safeguarded.
work for sanitary precautions should
be thorough in all the large cities. it
Is predicted, as epidemics are fore
shadowed
As Saturn and Venus eliminate in
the eastern States. unsettled labor con-
ditions, scandals, and unexpected Incl
dents of an unpleasant nature are
toreshadOwed.
The President should safeguard his
health. He may have a summer of
extraordinary stress from causes that
could not be foreseen.
On this day it is well to postpone in
itiative of all sorts. Merchants should
be especially careful in regard to bank
ing business.
Railways have rather a sinister rule.
Accident are foretold
California comes under govern
ment of the planets read as presagins
excitement concerning naval affairs and
alarm caused by Oriental conditions or
activities.
Persons whose birthdate il is should
avoid litigation as they will lose
money.
Childrenl born on this day may be
quick-tempered, but they are likely to
be persevering and successful
tCopyTiebt 1851
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31
FIVE GIRLS GRADUATED.
commencement Exercises Held at
the Misses Timsiow's school

Five pretty girl graduates were given
diplomas Monday night at the commence
ment exercises of the Misses TimIow's
School,, 1900 Scott Circle They were:
Miss Hafye Barton of Florida; Miss
Emily Bleecker, of New York; Miss
Anne Elizabeth Lowe, of Mississippi;
Miss Louise Morrison, of West Virginia :
and Miss Margaret Knowlton Thomas
of North Carolina.
Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, president of
the District branch of the women's Sec
tion of the National Civic Federation
spoke on Housing Conditions Miss Eli
zabeth also spoke.
Anton kaspar, concert violinist, rem
dered several selections, and Miss Anne
Elizabeth Lowe and Miss Louise Nor
rison played piano solos. Miss Msrgaret
Knowlton Thomas and Miss CAROLYN Bell
Mountain sang. The Glee Club sang
French song.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31
Coffee Cargoes Held Up.

Berlian Cvia Sayville wireless). Nav "a
A dispatch from Copenhagen SAYS the
Danish steamers Moscow, Holmblad and
Pennsylvania were forced to discharpe
their cargoes of Coffee at New Castle
England, by British warships In con-
sequence there is shortage of coffee
in Denmark
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31
OPPOSED TO SUFFRAGE.
RsndIe Highlands Citizens VIII
Fight Vote Camp1Ign,

The campaign recently launched by the
Petworth Citizens Association to secure
suffrage for the District will be opposed
ny the Randle Highlands Association.
The delegate from Randle Highlands
body will present a resolution 10 the Fed
GRAFTON OF Citizens Associations Satur-
day night. The resolutions were adopted
night
c. A Barker, president. declared at the
Monday meeting that n stranger had but
20 go through the streets Of Washington
and observe its police and fire depart
fnents. its public schools and other insti-
tuuons to see that they we're managed
better than they ave in most cities.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31

new arrival the first
thought sh hould be
Mothers Frien d."
This Is an external
remedy gently applied
over the stomach mus
cles- 1t makes them
firm and plant, they
expand naturally with
out undue strSin. It
removes from the
nerves : those infu-
ences which are re-
sponsible for much OF
the pain incident to the
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31
Kappa Pi Pi House Opened

IFhe Kappa Pi Pi opened its summer
enspter house with a smoker Monday
night A model initiation was included
in the evenings entertainment. songs
speeches and music added to the pleasure
of the evening John p Collins and Mr.
Garman we're the principal speakers.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31
Answers to Correspondents.

Alma D.-House Peters played
"ln the Bishops Carriage" Alice
Joyce was Mabel in "The Dance Of
Death" Ny latest pictures are
"The Grind Eternal" Poor Little
Peppina" and "Hulda from Hol-
land"
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31

Inquired Bell was Jack,
playing opposite Theda Bara in
Destruction" Frances Nelson
played the part of the vampire in
"The Family Cupboard"
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31
Attempts to Kill Ambassador.

Constantinople, May 2o.-An attempt
was made by Dyemetbey, a political ref
ugee from Turkey, to assassinate the
Austrian ambassador to Persia, but the
attempt proved a failure. The Persian
government is investigating.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31

K. F.-No, Charles Chaplin does
not play in the convcntionalized
version of Carmen" but in bur-
lesque on the same.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31

William c Sharp. the American Ambas-
Eador to France. made a fortune from
the manufacture Of chemicals
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31

H. G.-Holbrook Blinn and Vivian
Martin played the leading roles in
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31
A Little Blossom,
To Delight the Home

When Il Is known that in the near
future the home is TO be blessed with
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31

NJ. A.-Jane Novak was Dorothy
in Graft" Cleo Madison is with
Universal. Kitty Gordon is with
World Film.
l. D.-Harold Lockwood was my
leading man in "Tess of the Storm
Country" Owen Moore played op-
posite me in "Cindcrella." CARLYLE
Blackwell is now with the EQuita-
Bile. He played opposite me in
Such a Little Queen"
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31

Z The President and Mrs Wilson. ac-
eompanied by Miss Margaret Wilson
and Miss Helen Woodrow Bones, tao
tored to Baltimore last evening to at
tend the Friars' Frolic at the Acad-
emy of Music
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31

i The Vice President and Mrs. Mar
shall have leased the Pickford resi-
dence, $500 Connecticut avenue, for
the months of July and August and
expect to take possession about the
frst of JuIy.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31

Mrs. NJ. e. Roysdon, Of Nevada, and
her sister. ,Mrs. George L. Spencer, wife
The Washington herald., 1916-05-31

Former Governor and Mrs Edwin War
held, Of Maryland, left Washington Mon
day after a short stay at the Willard.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-20
STANCELL ITEMS

Rev. M. Y. Self filled his
regular appointment at Oak
Grove Church, last Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. J. H. Shaw spent several
days in Norfolk last week, visit
ing relatives and friends.
DR.. W. T. Moore and family
visited in the home of DR.. I. ii.
Valentine Sunday.
Mrs. Joseph Shaw and sister
Mrs. Alice Walker called on Mrs.
jim Baird Sunday.
Mr.. ]. H. Moss and family
spent Sunday in the home OF
Mr.. Charlie Grant.
Mr.. F. P. Rainey, OF Barley
Virginia, has accepted employ
ment with Mr.. C. B. Moore at
Rosemary, NC.
Mr.. B. J. Vincent lost a very
nice driving horse Friday.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-20
Recorders Court News Items

Clifton Gee, cursing and be-
having in a disorderly manner on
the public streets. iFined three
dollars and costs, and committee
to jail on failure to come across
with the wherewithal to liberty.
Clifton, however, proved to have
a soul which chafed und er re-
straint and yearned for liberty :
when morning came the yearn-
ing spirit was gone departed
from hence. Two broken locks
on the jail doors indicating the
manner in (which Clifton had
broken the ties which bound him
to his old home town tand Jared
forth to the unknown.
John Connor, drunk and dis
orderly, submitted and paid the
costs.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-20
VIOLET MERSEREAU
CAPTIVATING STAR

Violet Mersereau, the dainty
fascinating star of Bluebird
Photoplays will be the star in
Broken Fetters", announced
for exhibition at the Peoples and
Rosemary theatres on Friday
October 27, with William Gar
wood her leading man. Rex
Ingram has written an exciting
picture-play and produced it
himself, thus insuring the
fulfillment of all his ideas in the
method and manner of the pre-
presentation. The scenes are
laid in China, during the early
progress of the play, and the
elimination of the story brings
the characters to New York s
Chinatown where thrilling ELI
counters and various exciting
episodes maintain the interest
in the drama at extreme tension.
Miss Mersereau impersonates
an American girl who was living
in Hong Kong. at the time hel
parents were killed in the
Boxer Rebellion. The little CIR
was adopted by a wealthy
Mandarin who surrounded hel
with luxury and reared her as
though she had been a native.
Imported to America as a slave
the Bluebird Photoplay disclose.
in numerous exciting scenes the
method and manners of hel
ultimate release from captivity.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-20
VULTARE ITEMS

Mrs. M. King has returned
home after spending some time
with relatives in Gasburg.
C. Shaw and family attended
the Richmond fair this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Moss spent
Sunday in the home of Mr..
Charlie Grant.
Mr.. R. H. Gray. Misses Blanch
and Olivia Vincent were in
Roanoke Rapids Tuesday evening
on business.
Mr.. w. A. Robinson and friend
Mr.. Stephenson of Pleasant Hill,
called at Echo Gleon Friday
afternoon.
Mr.. R. H. Gray spent Sunday
in Roanoke Rapids.
Mr.. Hobson Powell of Emporia,
accompanied by Misses Olivia
and Josie Vincent attended the
dance in Roanoke Rapids Friday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walden Wynn of
Camp 2, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. B. W. Vincent, Jr.
Mr.. C. B. Gray attended the
Richmond fair this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Y. Self Of
Garysburg, spent Sunday night
in the home of Mr.. R. E. Baird.
Mr.. T. E. Hofer of Camp 5,
was in Emporia Saturday on
business.
Mrs. Joe Shaw visited in the
home of r. E. Baird, Sunday.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-20

W. H. and ] H. Allen attend
ed the revival at Pleasant Hill
Sunday night.
S. E. Daniel of Emporia,
spent Sunday at his home near
Garysburg.
J. W. Grant, ]. H. and W. H.
Allen, and Miss Annie Grant
and Mrs. M. Y. Self attended
the revival services at Seaboard
last week.
The McIver school opened last
Monday the 18th with Mrs. J. R.
Carstarphen as principal and
Miss Edwards as assistant.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. M. Floyd
spent Sunday P. M. with
::Mr. M. A. Floyd.
Mrs. w. w. and J. H. Smith
went to Pleasant Hill Monday
on business.
R. L. Allen of Valentines, Va.
spent the week end in the home
of his uncle J. II. Allen.
]. P. and R. L. ALLEN were
in Roanoke Rapids Saturday on
business.
W. G. Moody went to Sea-
boar Wednesday on business.
T. T. Floyd was in Garysburg
Tuesday on business.
W. M. Jordon was a visitor
at the home of Mr.. J. H. Allen.
Mrs. w. M. Jordon was a
caller at the home of Mrs. j. M.
Floyd Tuesday.
Mrs. C. A.. M. Floyd was
called to Emporia Monday to
see her sister who is very i'll.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-20
MIZELLE.W CIVILIANS

Miss Bessie Mizelle, of Roa-
noke Rapids, and Mr.. Frank
B. Williams, formerly of this
city, but now living in Warren
ton, were quitely married on
last Wednesday morning at the
home of Mrs. w. G. Lynch, an
aunt of the bride.
The simple home ceremony
was performed by Rev. George S.
Bearden of the Methodist
Church in the presence of a
few relatives and close friends
The bride used her mntheis
bridal ring in the ceremony. She
wore a lovely going-away suit
and carried a bouquet of BRIDES
roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams left
Immediately after the ceremony
on the noon train for Richmond.
They expect to make their home
in Warrenton.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
are extremely popular here.
The bride has held a position
on the Roanoke Rapids H eralt
ever since the starting of the
paper and the good wishes o.
every employee of this Company
go with her in her new life. The
groom has lived in Roanoke
Rapids many years and has
hosts of friends here who wish
him every happiness.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-20
WEBB-MEDLIN

Mrs. Lucretia Webb and Mr..
J. D. Medlin, both of Rosemary,
drove to the parsonage of Rev.
George S. Bearden and were
quietly married on last We'd
nesday night, taking the mid
night train for Raleigh, where
they will attend the Fair.
Mrs. Medlin is a sister of Mrs.
J. L. Cobb, of Rosemary, and
has lived in Rosemary many
years. Mr.. Medlin is yard boss
of the Rosemary Manufacturing
Company. The marriage came
as a great surprise to their
friends who nevertheless wish
them much joy.