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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
TOLD TO THE PRINTER


James Brewer: The people certain :
ly read the paper last week. We ad
vertised special sale Of cookies; and
we were cleaned out in short order, and
had to wire for more goods.
In sending check for the Democrat
Mrs. Patrick McQuaid says: "We
look forward to the coming of the
Democrat every week-cannot keep
house without it,
Mrs John Matthias, 2940 Augusta,
ST., Chicago, ILL.,, says: 1--WE do certain
ly enjoy our Democrat paper. It is the
most welcome newspaper.
Samson Babcock, Freeport, ILL.,, says
I'VE all enjoy reading the Democrat as
it gives us the news from our old home
around Mineral Point and surrounding
town.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
The Democrat Found the Horse.

Last week Richard Fitzsimmons
stepped into The Democrat and asked
us to write out a short notice saying
that his black mare had strayed away
from his pasture in Gov. Dodge's grove.
He said that he wanted to send the
notice to paper further north, because
he thought that the animal had strayed
beyond tho circulation of The Demo
crat. We persuaded him to have us
publish the notice also; and in day or
two thereafter he hailed us and said, Il
have found my horse, and found her
through your paper, too
The Democrat is carefully edited,
we'll arranged and we'll printed and has
large circulation; and if you put an
advertisement into it the right man OF
woman is sure to see it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
William Jeuck To Be Ordained
6nioef

Mrs. William Jeuck, Sr. left Friday
for st. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee,
where her son William was among a
class of over one-half hundred to re-
ceive Holy Orders.
Rev. William N. Jeuck was ordained
subdeacon on Saturday, and deacon the
following day: Archbishop Messmer
conferred the Orders.
On the coming Friday, Rev. William
Jeuck will be ordained priest at the
Cathedral of st. Francis Xavier, Green
Bay, by Bishop Paul Rhoda, d. D.
Rev. Father Weyer also attended the
ordinations at St. Francis, and will at
attend the ordination at Green Bay, to-
gether with several relatives of the
newly ordained.
An English sermon will be preached
by the newly ordained priest in ST..
Mary's church on Easter Sunday, and
he will celebrate his first Holy Mass at
st. Mary's on Easter Wednesday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
ENTERED INTO REST



Platteville Witness: Ada Grindell
Cleary was born at Platteville, Wis
consin, on August "a, 1858, and died
there on March 20. 1916. She was the
dell. All of her life was spent in
Platteville. She was educated in the
public schools of this city and gradu-
ated from the Platteville Normal
School in the class of 1878. She then
taught for several years in the Platte
vile schools. On March II, 1883, she
married Thomas l.. Cleary. Mrs
Cleary was the mother of six children,
two Of whom died in infancy. She is
survived by her husband and four
children, Francis G. Hopkins, George
E. Cleary, Thomas L. Cleary, Jr., and
Florence g. Cleary. Two brothers, j.
A. Grindell of PIatteville, and A. B.
Grindell of Seattle, also survive her.
Rev. Goodsell conducted the funeral
services at the home on April 1, 1916.
She was laid to rest beside her parents
in Hillside Cemetery.
She Fuffered for almost year from
the disease which caused her death
and bore this trial with the resigna
ton and humility which characterized
her whole life. She was woman who
devoted her life to her home, and her
greatest pleasure was in building for
the future of her children.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
FED APRICOTS TO HOGS.
Fruit Market Was GIutted and In That
Way Francis Used His.

Pomona, CaL-Apricot ham is the
latest novelty in this community. @.
G. Francis, who has a ranch near here,
is the producer. Last summer his april
cot crop was going to waste because
the market was glutted, so he fed the
apricots to his hogs.
He butchered two shoats the other
day. They each u1ipped the beam at
245 pounds. He got fifteen gallons Of
lard, seven pounds of sausage, four
splendid hams, some spareribs, guam
tity of side meat, eight pigs feet and
100 pounds Of soap out Of the kill.
The hogs were carried through the
summer and fall ON waste fruit, and
this winter they were finished on or
anges and cornmeal slop. Mr.. Francis
declares that the high cost of living
won't worry him for awhile at least.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
PLATTEW[LE CAMP meeting

June 1926 is the date fixed for the
Platteville Camp Meeting and School
for Christian Workers. The plans that
proved so successful last year will be
largely followed the open gate, CO.
operative dining hall. training classes
for Sunday School and Epworth League
workers daily, Bible instruction, a
Children's Hour every day, platform
meetings for the presentation of the
broader aspects of aggressive Christ
ianity, daily recreation period in charge
of director, Mems Day, and domin-
ating all, Evangelism. The talent
already secured includes Rev. F. H.
Brigham of GAINESVILLE, evangelistic
leader and Sunday School expert; Rev.
Charles Bayard Mitchell, D. D. of
Chicago, pulpit and platform orator !;
Rev. j. L Walker, D. D. of Chicago,
Bible expositor; and the Conference
Quartet consisting of the Reverend
Messrs. Horth, Bell, Bird, and Vincent,
who will direct the music for the entire
session. Other speakers will be an
nounced later.
The Camp Ground is within the
Platteville city limits and affords every
facility for delightful and comfortable
camping. In view of the prospect for
a greatly increased attendance the
Directors have decided to double the
capacity Of the dining hall and to make
various other improvements. For in
formation regarding tents, locations,
etc., write DIR. o. E. Gibson, Platte
vile, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13

THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL

The oratorical and declamatory con
tests held in the high school assembly
room Friday evening were we'll attended
The classes showed a great deal Of
class spirit. The first and second places
were awarded to Loretta Huxtable an6
Eva Schmit in the Declamatory contest
and to Leland Kirst and Reuber
Hughes in the Oratorical contest.
Mr. Deneen gave an interesting talk
on corn to the high school pupils in the
assembly room Friday morning.
Mr. Gotham was at Madison Satur
day.
Miss Reudebusch acted as Judge al
the contest in Monroe Monday evening
Genevieve Prisk of the Freshman
class is confined to her home will
scarlet fever.
The boys are now in active training
for the field and track meet to be hel(
here April % between Platteville, Oar
lington and Mineral Point.
The High School play rehearsals art
proceeding rapidly under the super
vision of Miss Wiegand.
Recent visj ors at the high schoo
were: Irene Lehr, Ruth Humbert anG
Roscoe Parmley.
The league contest will be held here
Friday evening, April IA, in the NUM-
cipal Theatre. The towns to be repre-
sented are Platteville, Linden and Min
eral Point. Our representatives are
Loretta Huxtable, Eva Schmit, LELAND
Kirst and Reuben Hughes. This con
test decides which of the three schools
will be represented at the district con-
test at Platteville. Admission 25 cents
A moving picture was taken of the
high school students while going
through fire drill Tuesday afternoon
LEILA HUXTABLE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
PECATONlCA
BY LLEWELLYN MATTHIAS


Mrs Burley Jones and sister spent
Monday at the Seph Davis home.
Mr. and Mrs John James were Miner
al Point callers Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs John E. Davis and
daughter Dorothy visited at the Will
Allen home near Livingston Sunday.
Miss Margaret Drury spent from Fri
day until Sunday at her home near
Cobb.
Mr. and Mrs Hubert Davis spent Fri
day at the John E. Davis home.
Miss Hattie Raine is a visitor at the
r. Fl. Jones home.
Miss Anna May Jones is visiting
friends at Platteville.
Mr. and Mrs Ernest Rowe visited the
Frank Jones home Monday.
Miss Ruth Davis spent from Friday
until Sunday at her home in Mineral
Point.
DR.. Davies was professional caller
in our vicinity the past week.
Theodore Engles spent Sunday at the
Hugh Williams home.
James Grifiths and family and Mr.
and Mrs Charles Czirr spent Monday
evening at the Frank Jones home.
Mrs Hugh Davis and sons spent
Monday afternoon at the Seph Davis
home.
Mr. and Mrs Will Fader and family
spent Sunday at the James Tibbits
home.
Mr. and Mrs Amos Powell entertained
several friends last Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs Isaac Brown were Min
eral Point callers Saturday.
Mrs Edward Hitchcock was a Bel
mont caller Friday.
Frank Jones, Will G. Davis and Will
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
c. w. Emery, Pastor.

&. w. Emery, FaStor.
Glass Meeting, $50.
Morning worship, 10:30.
Sunday School. :45.
Our motto: "The Whole church at
Sunday School"
Junior League, 800.
Epworth League meeting, $50.
Evening worship, 7:3O.
The choir will furnish special music
both morning and evening.
The special lenten services will con-
tinue through the week, with the
exception of Saturday evening.
A general invitation to all our SER
vices is extended. Strangers in the city
are especially welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
BUYS " COMPANY "LAN

Peter E. May on Tuesday secured the
title to 216 acres of the Henry II.
Deckert tract of land lying about two
miles south of town and locally known
as the Company land. This new pur-
chase adjoins on the west Mr. Mays
homestead, which he has named the
Spring Brook Stock Farm. In all he
has 562 acres Of good land. He pur-
chased the Dickert land from Thomas
M. Priestley, agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
THE LIVELY WANT ADV. COLUMN

The want column is lively little de-
partment of The Democrat. Shortly
after the paper is issued on Wednesday
afternoons, the telephone begins to ring
and such inquiries as, "Who found
that money! "Who has that cow for
sale?' or this or that article. The
community has formed the habit of
looking into the want column for their
wants; and in consequence it leads to
many business transactions, large and
small
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
WALDWICK
BY HARVEY UREN.

DI HARVEY KEN.
Cyrus Ferrell was a Blanchardville
caller Thursday.
Henry Nygard and Harvey Uren
were Jonesdale callers Wednesday.
N. Fl. Cockings was a Mineral Point
caller Friday.
Walter Humbert, Chandler Heath,
Mark Hanson, j. B. Harker and Delos
and Dwight Uren attended the auto
show at Dodgeville Saturday.
Florence Harris and Genevieve Dar-
row went to Fayette Saturday to write
for their eighth grade diplomas.
Jesse league has purchased the
Charles Cant property here.
r. II. Harris and Jack Harker were
Dodgeville business callers Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs George Campton spent
Thursday at John Van Matre's.
Mr. and Mrs Chad Harker were Min
eral Point callers Thursday.
Fred and Irwin Ross autoed to Fay
cite Tuesday evening.
Mrs John Skinner had the misfortune
to fall from a porch Friday and break
both bones in her left arm.
Howard Nicholas returned Friday
from business trip to st. Paul.
Rev. Mr. Cookson attended the evan
gelistic meeting at Mineral Point We'd
nesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs Curtis White were Min
eral Point callers Monday.
William N. Uren and wife spent
Monday at the Irwin Ross home.
Willis Harris and wife went to
Blanchardville Monday to see little
James Cant, who is seriously i'll with
spinal trouble.
Miss Jones of Dodgeville, school in
spector, visited the school here Thurs
day.
Mr. and Mrs Richard Cant were Min
era1 Point callers Wednesday,
Peter Walsh went to st. Paul last
week on business.
Lloyd Noble and family have moved
into the Jesse league house, recently
purchased from Charles Cant.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Some interesting Books-Wisconsin
Game Laws ETC.

Some interesting Books-Wisconsir
Game Laws etc.
During March 1916 one thousand
seven hundred books were loaned; an
increase of 229 volumes over March
1915.
Among the new reference books is
the biographical dictionary of notable
men and women of the United States,
entitled: Who's who in America.
The Wisconsin statutes relating to
wild animals have been published in
pamphlet form and copy of the same
is now at the library. Fishermen and
hunters will find here the laws con-
corning wild game in Wisconsin clearly
stated
'The public money, where it comes
from where it goes is the title of a
pamphlet prepared by the Wisconsin
tax commission and distributed to the
libraries of the state.
"Recollections of long life 1899
1915" a book written by former U. S.
Senator Isaac Stephenson, of Marinette,
has been kindly presented to the
library. 1t contains many of the
writer's personal experiences during
three quarters OF century.
These books are missing from the
collection for Baby Welfare week
when to send for the DOCTOR by
Lippert, and How to take care of the
baby" by Tweddell. Please see
whether you or any of your friends has
either of these books, and return as
soon as possible to the library.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
Civic Co-Operation.

To the Editor of The Democrat. To
say "co operate - is merely a brief
expression of the Golden Rule" It
means all working together toward the
same goal-that of civic organization
and progress. Every citizen, whether
rural Or suburban, has an individual
interest in civic organization. If a city
is to attain the highest degree of
development, and if its people are to
attain the highest degree of prosperity,
it is essential that they should support
such an organization. Between the
two, there is d true community Of in
terest and the relations between them
should be harmonious and amicable in
every way. The local civic league is
not on public trial with need to justify
its existence and therefore requires no
defense. Individuals, however, who
have not had the opportunity to perfect
their knowledge of its aim and work
may question it's right to expect their
co cooperation and support. 1t is un-
necessary to argue the question as to
the value of such an organization,
whose object is the cooperation and
popularization of civic good for the
city of Mineral Point. Every citizen
should adopt the following slogan
which 1 believe would be very fitting,
"All Together, All The Time, For
Everything That's Civic" Coop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
Musical Recital.

Last Wednesday evening, April 5,
1916, Miss Henrietta Hanscom held her
annual musical recital at the home of
her mother, Mrs II. E. Hanscom
About twenty of her pupils took part in
the duets and classical music, which
were well rendered, showing their skill :
full training. There was large appre-
ciative audience of parents and friends,
who all pronounced it a most delight ul
musical entertainment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
THE NEW COUNTY BOARD

Arena-G. w. Davis.
Brigham-O. K. Stenseth.
Clyde-F. F. Flannery.
Dodgeville-J. E. P. Roach.
Eden-A. E. Thomas.
observation-disclosures Wall.
Linden-W. G. Skillicorn.
Miff1in-Tom Clark.
Mineral Point-James Waters.
Moscow-Carl Hanson.
Pulaski-William Meyers.
Ridgeway-Teddy Ryan
Waldwick-R G. White.
Wyoming-A. D. Richardson.
Avoca-To be elected in May.
Barneveld-Ol Christopherson.
Cobb-G. A. Billings.
Highland vil.-W. S. Egan.
Hollandale-Gabriel Lewis.
William Smith.
Rewey-A. P. Ketterer.
Ridgeway-James Ryan.
Dodgeville city Thomas Johsn, F
w. Stratman, Charles Bilkey.
Mineral Point city. j. Fielder, w
J. Penhallegon, William Kislingbury
j ohm W. Horn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
Shall Mineral Point Get Away From
Superstition and Ox-Cart Ways?

70 the Editor of tie Democrat In
your last issue the question was asked,
why shouldn't the commission form o.
government be good for Mineral Point?"
Following are a few of the many reas-
Ons:
The commission form of government
is the application of modern business
methods to government. Many of our
municipal business methods and man
nerisms are moldy with age, not to say
loose and inefficient. The methods OF
an up to date business man who is con-
Quoting public business as efficiently
and circumspectly as he would conduct
his own private business, are as differ
ent from ordinary public Office ways rs
the automobile is from the OK cart.
We need system. We need to get
away from the superstition that the old
way of doing things is the best way.
We need to organize our city govern
ment so the public dollar will buy as
much as the private dollar.
The commission form of government,
where it has been tried, has been found
to concentrate power and fix response
bility; it conduces to promptness, eff
cheney and honesty. 1t affords oppor
tunity to the energetic and industrious,
and attracts men of higher caliber. 1t
meets the demands of modern economic
conditions under which we must work !;
it is in harmony with the fundamental
principles of democracy and representa-
tive government.
1t is a government that offers all
advantages, and does not take from the
people a single privilege they have
under the old plan. CITIZEN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
A Bad Fall,

While Mrs John Skinner of Wald-
wick was shaking rug on her porch
last Friday, the banister gave way
causing Mrs Skinner to fall about five
feet and break one of her arms in two
places. She was badly bruised about
her face and was also injured internal
ly. She is very ill.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
W0MEN'S CIVIC CLUB

The regular meeting of the Women s
Civic Club will be held in the council
room of the Municipal building Friday,
April IA, promptly at o'clock. Mem
bers will please note the change of
meeting place.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
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 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
he hOnored
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
LEAGUE CONTEST
Municipal Theatre Friday Evening
April IA.

The high school league contest will
be held in the Municipal Theatre, Fri
day evening, April IA. The towns to
be represented are Platteville, Linden
and Mineral Point.
Loretta Huxtable, Eva Smith, Leland
Kirst and Reuben Hughes will repre-
sent Mineral Point.
This contest will decide which Of the
schools named above will be represent
ed in the district contest at Platteville
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
Special Services at the Conerega-
tional Church.

Special services were held at the
Congregational Church Sunday evening
for the members of the Alpha society
and the Co. workers. Rev. W. J. c..
Bond preached splendid sermon, his
text being "She hath chosen the better
part. There was large attendance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
Iowa Farmers Buying Wisconsin
Farms

A circular letter received at The
Democrat office from the Office of The
Des Moines Capital says:
One of our good Iowa farmers came into our
office last Friday and told that he wanted to buy
farm. l asked him what state he preferred
and at once he said, I'm Wisconsin"
The tide of emigration has turned.
First it was from east to west; but
now it is from west to east again.
Farmers who have grown rich on the
easily cultivated prairie lands of Iowa
are turning their attention to lands in
Wisconsin whose fertility repays with
a profit, all the cost of bringing them
under cultivation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. }. c. Bond, Pastor.

w. J. c. Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
'7:SO ESQ q. q. NJ. NJ. Public worship.
IL 40 N Sunday School.
$3.50 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
7:30 p N.
Special services during Passion Week.
Strangers always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
SPECIAL SERVICES AT
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Commencing on Sunday, public SER
vices will be held at the Congregational
Church during Passion Week, closing
with Communion on Good Friday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
ANOTHER AUTO TRUCK

David G. Jacka has put on a new
Ford motor truck, for the delivery of
his dray, mail and express business.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
SUNDAY SERVICES.

SUNDAY SERVICES.
Sixth Sunday in Lent, (Palm) April
16:
Sunday School at 1900
Evening Prayer and Sermon, 1880.
!" The Rev. A. M. Sherman of Platte
vile will officiate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Meeting

Special meeting of K. of P. Lodge
Thursday evening. Conferring of rank
and other business.
w. J. DAVIS, C. G..
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13

liam Powell were Dodgeville callers
last week.
Will Brown was a Rewey caller
Monday.
Owen Davis was at Belmont Friday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-04-13
Special Meetings at the Methodist
Episcopal Church.

The special meetings at the Methodist
Episcopal church continue with good
attendance. Much helpful interest is
manifested
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-05-28
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-05-28

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