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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
GOOD ROADS EVERYWH

Much interest is being shown by the local civic
bodies and citizens generally in the improvement
of the roads in this vicinity.
The subject has had consideration before the
local Commercial Club and the Chamber of Com
merce, and has resulted i'll the appointment of a
committee for acting with the different town boards
in this section Of the county in effort to improve
the highways in this neighbor1ood.
A joint committee consisting of T. M. Priestley
w. H. Correll. w. G. Martin, J. J. Mauger and
G. E. Martin, has been appointed from the Com
nercial Club and the Chamber Of Commerce, who
acting on behalf of these organizations in a
campaign to raise funds in this city to aid in the
construction of better roads.
This movement is separate and distinct from
any movement for the improvement Of roads within
the city limits. The principal aim of the commit
tee will be to demonstrate in practical way the
interest that the business and citizens of Min
eral Point feel in the efforts of the neighboring
town boards to improve their roads. The commit
tee plans general campaign for raising funds
within the next few days. If any citizen should
be overlooked by the solicitors of the committee,
remittances for this good work will be thankfully
received by Mr.. w. G. Martin, who will act as
Secretary and Treasurer of the committee or by
any member Of the committee.
1he committee has already had meetings with
the farmers living along the Linden road and a
plan has been laid out which, if carried through,
will result in putting that road in good condition.
The prosperity Of any community depends upon
it's good roads, and this movement is worthy of the
w11o1e-hearted and enthusiastic support of every
citizen. The committee reports that at the present
time contributions received for this work have
more than exceeded their expectations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
PLATTEWLLE NORMAL SCHOOL
Summer Session Of Nine Weeks
Begins June f2


Teachers in the vicinity of Mineral
Point will be interested in the catalog
of the Platteville Normal School which
has just been issued, for the Summer
Session of nine weeks to begin June 10.
Practically all teachers in the public
schools of Wisconsin are now required
by state law to improve themselves in
professional training or to take examin-
ations in additional subjects to improve
the grade Of their certificates or to have
their present certificates renewed.
Copies of the summer school an
nouncements can be secured by ad-
dressing President A. M. Royce of the
Platteville Normal School.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
JR. BEEF CONTEST
At Southwestern Wisconsin Fair
Mineral Point, August 1918,
1916

Great interest is manifested in the
Baby Beef Contest at the First and
Best Fair. The boys are enthusiastic
in anticipation of the event, which will
occasion a wonderful display of young
beef stock. There will be ten or more
contestants for the liberal premiums
offered by the fair board.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Chinu-ReynoIdS.

Miss Florence M. Ching of this city
and Mr. John Elmer Reynolds of
Warren, ILL.,, were united in marriage
at the home of the BRIDES parents, May
20, 1916, by Rev. w. J. G.. Bond.
Miss Pearl Reynolds, sister of the
groom, acted as bridesmaid and Mr..
Edgar Ching, brother of the bride, was
best man. After the wedding ceremony
bounteous wedding breakfast was
served to the immediate families.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
ELEGANT STORE FIXTURES

Gundry and Gray Co, have placed
new fixtures all along the west side of
their store, that are very fine indeed.
Even if there is nothing new under the
sun, certainly tae old order changeth in
this line Of furniture. Fixtures they
are called by the merchants; but in a
printing Office they would be called
equipments. With them a store is we'll
equipped to serve its customers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
TRAFFIC POSTS ON
BUSY CORNERS

Traffic posts bearing the admonition
"Slow, To Right" have been set up at
the corners of High and Chestnut
streets, High and Vine, High and Com
merce, and Commerce and Fountain.
At these points traffic is often con-
gested, and the posts are necessary;
and by reminding all drivers to turn
the corners property, they will effect
good results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
BAG CALAUREATE SERM N

The Baccalaurate service for the
class Of 1916 of the Mineral Point High
School will be held at the Con-
gregational church next Sunday even
ing, commencing at 7:30 o'clock p. m.
The sermon will be delivered by the
pastor Rev. w. J. G.. Bond.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G. w. Emery, Pastor.

Glass Meeting, $50.
Morning worship, 10:30. Memorial
Sunday, the Ct. A. r. will attend in a
body.
Sunday School. AS.
Our motto: 1.-The Whole church az
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, 1916-05-25
Eirthday Partv.

Miss Hazel Schill had a birthday
party on Saturday, May 13, at the home
of Mr. and Mrs Roy Peters, it being
her seventh birthday. She was the re-
cipient of many pretty gifts and all
returned home wishing Hazel many
more happy returns of the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25

One member of the prospective grad
uating class of 1916 at the University of
Wisconsin is from Arena. John A.
McCutchin expects to graduate from
the College of Agriculture on June 23.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SEiBERT
BAKERY

Albert Seibert is making extensive
additions and improvements to his bak
cry. He has placed a large modern
oven and other equipment in the second
story of the building
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
Burns-Koplin.

Hollandale Review: Married, Satur-
day morning, May 13. 1916, at eight
o'clock at st. Patrick's Church, Rev.
Carrigg officiating. Miss Eleanor Marie
Burns, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs
P. J. Burns, and Mr. Earle Koplin of
Rockford. The attendants were Miss
Thomas Lawler Of Rockford.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
Alarm of Fire at Ridqeway.

Last Friday morning blaze started
in the roof of the school building in the
village of Ridgeway; but fortunately
the fire was put out before any great
damage was done.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
THE CLASS OF 1916
Graduates from the Mineral Point
High School
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM

Of Exercise at the Municipal Theatre,
Thursday Evening, June I.
Glass Roll
Joseph E. Collins
Annie Dobson
Elizabeth Davies
Willard l.. Doering
Frank G.. Ellsworth
Harry c. Frieden
Helen E. Graber
Winifred L. Holmes
Leila |. Huxtable
Engelbert M. Kester
Alberta J. Kieffer
Leland A. Kirst
Raymond J. Lieder
Emma G. Lindsey
Marian L. Penhallegon
Eva M. Schmit
Henry A. thinner
Program
Glass March-Jane Y. Deal.
Invocation-Rev. L. P. O'Reilly.
Salutatory Address-aelen E. Graber.
Music, Selected-Double Quartette.
Memorial Address-President of the
Glass, Raymond J. Lieder.
Acceptance of Memorial-Dr. W. j.
Morgan.
Music-High School Glee Club.
Valedictory Address-Eva M. Schmit
Music High School Orchestra.
Commencement Address-"H Eli
Got There Albert Edward Wiggam.
Duet, Violin and Flute-John GRAY
and John Thoma.
Presentation of Class-Principal E. c..
Gotham.
Conferring of Diplomas-President of
the Board of Education, DR.. c.. G..
Hubenthal.
An admission charge Of 10c and 15c
is made on account of the limited capac-
ity of the theatre. All proceeds will be
used for the improvement of the Athletic
field.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
r. p. 0. Reed, Rector.

SUNDAY SERVICES.
Fifth Sunday after Easter, May %.
Holy Eucharist at 500 a. m.
Morning Prayer and Sermon, Pre-
paredness, at 10 80.
Sunday School, 1900 m.
Evening Prayer and sermon, Secular
Pedagogy and Religious Education, -
7:3O D. M.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
Seek Aid From Books.

There is growing tendency in mod
ern business to make the utmost use
of reference books and authoritative
publications. This attitude is not only
reflected by the management of large
organizations, but even among the
men themselves, who look to books
and periodicals to aid them in their
work. Many of the more, progressive
manufacturing firms have installed
reference libraries in charge Of skilled
librarians for the use Of their staff.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
School Picnic.

Miss Anna Golliner, teacher at
Waldwick, ended a successful year of
teaching last Friday with picnic and
program. A good time is reported by
all who attended.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
Barber Shops Close.

All the Barber Shops in this city will
close at 12 o'clock ''noon" on Tuesday,
May 80, Decoration day, and remain
closed for that day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
M Memorial Sunday.

Next Sunday, May 28, will be OBJ
served as Memorial Sunday at the
Methodist Episcopal church. The
members of the q. A. R. will attend
the service in body at 10:30 and an
appropriate sermon will be delivered by
the pastor, Rev. G. w Emery.
Three Mineral Point girls are mem
bers Of the graduating class that com
pletes it's course at the Platteville State
Normal School next month. They are
Florence Rink, who is completing the
High School teachers course; and
Veronica Ketter and Olive WedlOck,
who graduate from the Rural School
course. All three Of the young women
have been prominent in school affairs,
Miss Rink was active in the Athenaeum
and Y. w. G.. A. OF the latter organ
ization she was treasurer in 1915. She
was a member of the debating team
this year that won from the Milwaukee
Normal team. This year she served as
member Of the school paper, 1.-The
Exponent" and is one of the cast in
the class play Miss Wedlock has been
active in Y. w. G. A. work and Miss
Ketter is the president of the Rural
school class.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
Unclaimed Letters

MINERAL POINT, May %, 1916.-Let-
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed q,
the Mineral Point postoffice:
Ernest Ward, Joe S. Eaton
J. JOY.
In calling for above, please say advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD Postmaster
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25

The following pupils won honorable
mention in the school contest in the
town of Waldwick: Berneice Keegan,
Celelia Ley, Goldie Evans.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
BAND CONCERT TUESDAY NIGHT

If the weather is favorable the Min
eral Point Band will give concert ON
High street the evening of Memorial
day. Tuesday, May 30.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. J, c.. Bond, Pastor.

w. ), =, DOndg PASTOR.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
l9:s0 9:30 a a. n NJ Public worship.
II AS m Sunday School.
$3.50 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
7:30 p m.
Strangers always welcome
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25

BY federal law a barrel used as q
measure for fruits and vegetables will
mean the same thing all over the coun-
try on and after the first Of next July.
The standard barrel will contain 1856
cubic inches, which approximates three
bushels or one hundred and five
quarts The new law will help buyers
of potatoes and apples, for instance, to
know what they are getting for their
money.-Evening Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25

The Theatre Committee absolutely guarantees this attraction
the cast the Cot Theatre Chicago where this pro-
duction played for six months.
PRICES: --------------50c 75c, $1.00, and $3.50
Seats on sale at Prideaux & Bliss Drug Store 900
Wednesday, May 81 Mail and telephone orders accepted
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-25

Read over the want advertisements.
Evening star., 1916-08-12
NAVY HAS CHANCE TO TIE

Because of the fact that yesterday War
dropped one of it's five matches with H.
terstate. Navy now has a chance to tie
the leaders in the Departmental Tennis
League, provided it makes a clear sweep
over the Post Office racketers. whom it
meets on Monday afternoon. five-time
victory over the Post Office team is
looked for, as this team is near che cell
lar position in the league, and it is net
expected that it will give last years
champions much trouble. The first four
matches of War VS.. Interstate ran true
to the dope, although the No. 1 teams
went three sets before Gore and Bethel
were returned victors over Doyle and
Cash. The last contest proved the up
set. as the Interstate team of Hillyer
and Dowd took two straight sets from
McLaren and Duncan of War.
If tie exists at the end of Monday s
play the decisive series for the title will
probably be played at the courts of the
Columbia Country Club on Tuesday.
Post Office took foul out of five from
Government Printing Office. which rele-
gated that team hopelessly to the cellar.
Evening star., 1916-08-12
BENSON H. PIERCE DEAD;
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS
Suffers Attack in Office Building ana
Is Carried to Emergency Hospital,
Where End Comes.

Benson H. Pierce. real estate ope-
rator. died Wednesday evening at
Emergency Hospital. whence he had
been conveyed following an attack of
paralysis suffered earlier in the day
while he was at the Office of Robert E.
Heater in the Colorado building
Mr. Pierce had been in good health
until he suffered from the stroke. A
physician was Immediately summoned,
Mr. Pierce being sent to the hospital
later.
Funeral services were held at
o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
chapel of Joseph Gawler's Sons. Rev.
Hugh T. Stevenson. pastor of Bethany
Baptist Church, ofiiciated- The body
was temporarily placed in the receiv-
ing vault at Glenwood cemetery. pend
ing final interment in the family lot at
Bear Lake. Pa.
Pallbearers were Charles W. Semmes.
DR.. Nevil Monroe Hopkins. A. w. Fas-
ter. Albert s. Jones. DIR. Alfred Hop
kins. Lamont Merchant. NJ Cornish and
George Pyles.
Mr. Pierces wife died little more
than year ago. He leaves two schs.
the eldest six years of age. and \
brother. Frank II. Pierce of this city.
Evening star., 1916-08-12
CHICAGO PRINTERS WIN.
Anrex League Base Ball Title by
Eeating New York and Cleveland.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. August Ia-
Chicago won it's second championship
IN the Union Printers National Base
saii League tournament. which ended
here YESTERDAY. by defeating Cleveland
= ~ . in the final game. Chicago reach
ed the final by winning from New York
to earlier in the afternoon. CIeve-
Al had defeated ST Louis, the 1918
unpiO1s. earlier in the tournament.
iiea:y pitcher Cor Cleveland. did
-To1 work but had poor support.
fcehler, for Chicago. struck out nine
inrE. besides le2ding for his team at
b with three hits
~he Chicu.o-New York game was
featured by the pitching OF Dacalumee
.cf Chicago. He struck out twelve
meu- Coverick. has battery mate. also
proved his ability. getting four hits
aciUding a double anc a triple.
The Garry Hermann trophy was pre
sented TO the champion team last night.
The score.
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Evening star., 1916-08-12

ber Of petitions asking that protection
be given the men he represents against
obstructive interruption Of inter-
state commerce" 1t also asks that
"some definite legislation be enacted
whereby alli differences between rail-
ways and employees shall be settled
by just arbitration"
Eighty Per Cent 9f Employees.
The petition to the President sets
forth that the signers are from a class
of railway men comprising so per cent
of the railways of the country: that
they are now confronted with the pos
sibility of entire paralyxation of the
railways through a general strike of
ing less than 20 per cent of the rail-
way employees. and the consequent cur
tailment of their salaries. This, they
say, would be ruinous to them.
The petition points out that the doc
trine of this republic Is majority rule,
and that the so per cent have a clear
and definite right to be protected"
The petition asks that the fundament-
al principle of the government that no
small group of men shall be allowed
to "conspire" for their benefit and di-
rectly or indirectly work wrong and
loss upon the great majority shall be
recognized.
Mr.. Frazier said that a man repre-
senting the Rock Island non-brother-
hood employees Is on his way to Wash
ingtop with a petition signed by 1900
men.
Evening star., 1916-08-12
CLASS TO WESTERN OPEN

From the way the entry list of the
Western Open Golf championship look s
at this date the National will have
nothing on the class of the field entered
at Blue Mound. Hagen is Hated to
make the trip, as are Jim Barnes and
Bob Mcdonald. along with Jack Hutchi-
son, runner-up in the National. 1t is
probable that a number of the pros.
who have not figured in the events so
strongly as this quartet will make the
trip to Milwaukee.
Next week will see the last Of the
Journeys for amateurs before the Ma
tional at Merton. The National Golf
Links of America will hold its annual
invitation tournament, starting on
Thursday and continuing through Sat
urday. 1t is rumored that Jerry Trav-
ers will come out of his retirement
and make an attempt to get back into
the form which has gained him four
national championships, and If the re-
port is true. golfers all over the coun-
try will watch with interest the play
Of the former open and amateur title
holder. for a fair basis of rating Jer-
rvs game has not been available this
year. he having been confining his ac-
not suit the style Of fighting game he
puts up in q championship. 1t win
, take more than brilliancy and a lit
tie more than consistency to win at
Merton. and If Travers has not been
playing enough to keep alive the great
golf which is undoubtedly his. he will
not stand much chance at the culmi-
mating test. for a man is very fortu-
nate IL he can get through the white
heat of the combat in the amateur
W a. l.
tor who is playing little beyond his
! game.
! However. II is a safe bet that the
coming of the qualification round will
not find the wonder from Upper Mont
clair unprepared. and that he will be
| there with the singing iron shots and
all the punch of former years is moi
saying too much. for none knows bet
ter than Jerry the chance he would
have in an affair like the championship
If he is out of practice. The rest of the
contestants for the banner of Amer.
lean golf have been blithely goine
through the imposing list of tourney.
which have been presented this yeal
and but two figures stand out az
| shining lights prior to the champion
ship: the names of Oswald Kirkby. New
champion. and Chick Evans, open cham
pion. The chances OF these two mer
are oft-debated subjects, and both have
been given a good look-in to win b,
those who claim to be ''in the know >
Chick. as has been pointed out before
viii have the prestige of the title OF
open champion. and this Is sure to In
stili a little more confidence In tho
breast Of the Edgowate. demon. with
| the result that he will be more for.
mida BILE than he has been im-past years
end all viii agree that that Is for.
taidable enough.
Kirkby IL popularity supposed to lack
| the punch of Trnvers and Evans. bui
no man can win two important cham.
pionships, In both Of which lie con.
l auered Max Msrrton, without having
| his HRuHa. and kirkby II conceded 4
nBs shanoo - 0p st Merton.
Evening star., 1916-08-12
TO REoRGAN1zE SHIP COMPANY
Security Holders of international
Mercantile Marine Agree on Plan. .

NEW YORK, August 12.--Committees
representing the. holders of bonds and
stocks OF the international Mercantile
Marine Company Jhnaty have agreed to
a plan of financial reimbursement of that
company, which was distributed today.
IT provides for u continuance of the ex-
listing company. for the refunding of
about half of the company's bonded in
debtedness and the payment of the ball
ance in cash. The So per cent of back
dividends due on the preferred stock
is left to be dealt with by the new
board of directors.
New bonds to be issued in part ex-
change for old bonds will be author
lied to the amount of s50.000.000, but
only $4,000. 900 of these will be re-
quired for refunding purposes and the
balance OF sl0.DOO.0O0 will be retained in
the treasury Of the company for the pur-
chase OF new chips or for betterments.
The board of directors is to be in
creased from fourteen to seventeen
members
Evening star., 1916-08-12
CHURCH EASY WINNER.
-as.ern Player Disposes of Lindley
Murray in Straight Sets.

SEABRIGHT. N J.. August 12.-George
Church Of Tenafiy. n. j.. the western
see northwestern champion. won the
tennis singles final here yesterday on
the turf of the Seabright Lawn Tennis
and Cricket Club He defeated r. Lind
ley Murray of California. national in
door champion. Ga. 6-2, GA.
Church stands as the challenger of r.
Norris Williams. second, for the Achel-
lis cup and will meet him today.
Church repeatedly tricked Murray
out of a position to shoot the ball
through for passes. At the net Church
was SO superior that Murray appeared
slow.
In the semi-fina1 round of the doubles
Earl H. Behr and Frederick B. Alex
ander defeated Roland Roberts and
Harold A. Throckmorton 672. s-4- The
Davis cup veterans outplayed their
young rivals at every department of
the game.
Evening star., 1916-08-12
THE WEEK
EpitOme Of Events Ending August
II, 1915.
MEXICAN SITUATION.

Secretary Lane OF the Interior De-
partment and Associate Justice Bran
deis of the Supreme Court were Sc
lected by the President as two of the
three conferees to represent the United
States on the joint international COM
mission to discuss the Mexican situa-
tion. The Carranza government con-
ceded that the commission should dis
cuss the broad problem Of Mexican con-
ditions with a view to remedy. 1t was
mi-officially announced that Gen
Carranza would remain at the head OF
the government until after general
elections are held unless public opinion
demanded that he be a candidate for
president.
Evening star., 1916-08-12
CRICKET TEAMS TO PLAY.
Sons of St. George Meet Local
Eleven Here Tomorrow.

Dr. James S. Cannon. captain of the
Washington Cricket Club. has received
a communication from Dr. l. d. Sam
uels of the Baltimore Sons of st.
George Cricket Club. stating that his
eleven will be on the local cricket
field tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. The
last game scheduled between these
teams was called off because the Sons
failed to appear. and a club match was
substituted. The Baltimore aggrega-
ton. it is claimed. is stronger now than
ever before. This pleases Capt. Can
mons young and hardy athletes be-
cause the local team is just at present
in fine fettle, having won two-thfrds
of the games in the intercity series SO
far.
The locals will stage a club match
this afternoon on the grounds at the
foot of 18th street southwest. the Cap
tains and Presidents opposing each
other for a three-hour combat. Net
practice. also. will be indulged in.