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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27

Mrs. Annie X. Priestley was born in
the town Of Mineral Point Nov 9, 1850.
and was the daughter of Thomas and
Rooecca Hartford wro were among the
best known aui highly esteemed peu-
pie of the little settlement known by
the name of Graysville Her death
took place OF her home in this city
Jan. q, 1916, when she had reached
the age of 55 years. ? months. II days.
On April T., 1879, the subject hereof
was united in marriage TO Franklyn
Priestley. Their four children have
been permitted to minister tenderly to
their beloved mother during her last
illness She was one who lovingly bore
The weigh, Of her multiplied RESPONSE
bilities unhinchiugly and whose mater
nal devotion has been the outstanding
element OF her life.
The children whose hearts are riven
by her passing are Mrs. f. Stephen
son of Bgloit. Mrs. Henry Schil, Mrs.
Roy Peters and son William of Mineral
Point. Mrs Priestley also leaves one
sister. Mrs. Mary Suthers of Minnesota
and two brothers, William and Thomas
Of Mineral Point. Four grandchildren
are also numbered with the immediate
family.
Excepting a few years spent IN Oak
ota Mrs. Pricstley's life was spent in
this vicinity. -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27
Profits From Textbooks.

The commerce reports state that
greatly exaggerated ideas prevail con-
corning the total number of textbooks
sold in the United States each year
and the annual profits resulting from
such sales Data obtained by the
United States bureau OF education
from 4S textbooks publishers in the
United States show that their aggre-
gate total sales of textbooks for use
in public and private schools in 1918
amounted 20 s17,274,030. The aggre-
gate for public schools elementary
and high, amounted 10 s14,2e1, 76s.
The total enrolment in public elemen-
tary and high schools for the year was
approximately 1S,609.040. Excluding
the elementary school enrolment OF
California, since California prints its
own elementary books. the number no
comes ls,213,7s6. For each child en-
rolled in the public schools in the
United States. therefore, the total an
nual sale Of textbooks is 1873 cents.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27

down in a lonely spot and tried To
overcome the numbing influence OF the
intelligence he had received.
This wo.t do" he exclaimed at
length. II must face this disappoint-
ment like a uan. Married! Why.
then, bless her and her husband! and
hope he is a worthy man
Morse was too true-hearted and
manly TO whine or entertain enmity
or spite Brace up" had been his
western motto and IL applied Just now.
He was fearless as 10 facing the truth.
With a nature just as true and honest
as ever he decided TO once more see
the woman he had loved as a friend,
and go back TO the old lonely life and
cheerfully work on hard as ever. He
made some inquiries as TO the Porter
home and located II.
In it's garden a dainty little miss
was seated on a rustic bench making
a bouquet from lapful of flowers
Morse doubted not that this was Hell
ems little daughter. His heart warmed
towards the child. His soul was hun
cry for sympathy and comfort. He
crossed the unfenced lawn. With a
reassuring smile he sat down beside
the child and asked her name.
II was "Helen Porter" she told him,
and in a pretty child-like way fastened
a rose in his buttonhole. Then her at
tention became attracted TO the locket
on his watch chain. Its oddity made
her curious. He removed the locket
to please her Suppose she kept IL?
He had no longer a right to retain the
picture of q welded woman!
AS she opened II and saw the por-
trait within. the little ones eyes d.
lated. She looked up at hip. His
own we're filled with tears. She was
about to ask some puzzled question,
when abruptly she started to her feet.
The flowers were scattered wide.
"Oh, look, look-your picturei"
shouted the child, and she ran forward
to meet lady just turning into the
showed II to me-and he's crying!"
Every sense Quivering, Austin
Morse arose 10 meet the woman he
had loved-Helen. She gave a great
start, then the glad welcome of sin
cere spirit was his. Her hand even
fingered in his own. and there was UNI
mistakablo admiration in her glance
for the bronzed, stalwart, manly fig
ure he presented.
your little daughter coaxed the
locket from me-" began Morse in an
embarrassed way.
"You mean my niece, Mr. Morse"
corrected Helen. MY cousin, who
was Hilda Warren, married Mr.. Porter
and insisted that ] should make my
home with them"
"Oh, know now" broke in the lit
tie one. mir. Morse? That is the man
mamma told papa about, who gave you
the book mamma found you crying
over. Two cry babies! Oh, aunty,
dear, why don't you kiss and make
up?"
To hide her embarrassment Helen
clasped tie little one and buried her
face on her shoulder. Morse advanced
to her side
Il have come over two thousand
miles to tell you that love YOU" he
whispered. Shall | stay?"
The little one put out hand to
draw him into "the cuddling group"
Somehow his face came nearer to that
OF Helen, and-"they kissed and made
up"
Copyright. 1915. by W. C. Chapman.)
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27
1903 Hog, Average over 400 Lbs.

Tom kuhnhenn and Dick Speth mar.
keted lO3 hogs Tuesday, that averaged
4O2' lbs They were decidedly the best
bunch of porkers that have been at the
local stock yards this season.
Messrs. Kuhnhcun and Speth bought
the bunch last September when they
averaged los lbs. and have been feed
ing them since that time Belmont
Success.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27

The fourth assistant postmaster
general has made a new ruling provid-
ing that every person on the rural
route shall have his name printed in a
legable manner on his mail box and
shall also have the number of the box
which will be given him by the rural
carrier, on the mail box. IL l. under
stood that il the instructions are not
followed. a second rcqtiest will be made:
il this is not needed the carrier will
be instructed to discontinue delivery Of
mail and the patron will have to get
mail At the post Office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27

Madison Democrat: Exactly rs, 756, %
las persons clicked the turnstnes at
the Panama. Pacific exposition and Of
these just 50 were arrested or elected
for Incorporate use of the profusion
OF driukablos Practically perfect or.
der prevailed during the ten months Of
the exposition. Many thousands of
young women without male escorts at
tended the exposition and there is no
record of "a case in which any of them
were insulted or molcstcd, although
the grounds were thronged with all
classes Of people representing every
race. creed and color. Morally the
great exposition seems to have been as
it was financially and as a spectacle.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27
CHURCH NOTICES
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

w. j. G. BOND, Pastor
Sunday services
1890 a. m, public worship.
l1:i5 a. M, Sunday School.
$3.50 p. m, Christian Endeavor.
1880 p. M, public worship.
Weekly prayer meeting, Thursday
evening at 1880.
Strangers always welcome.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27

Moved by Alderman Jeuck that the
Police Justice be authorized TO procure
a docket book Carried.
Moved by Alderman Engels, seconded
by alderman Jeuck, that the ordinance
committee aud City Attorney be auth
orizcd and directed 70 compile and
revise the city ordinances.
Carried by all aldermen voting aye
on roll call.
On motion the council adjourned.
j. +. PARsLEY,
Mayor.
Attest:
n. g.. JACKSON, City Clerk
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27
Price. Going Up.

Merchants Of Whitewater had plan
ned on a January sale on a large scale
and then changed their minds, assert
ing that all goods are going up in price
and that it would not be eNpedient FOR
them TO cut prices and be compelled TO
buy staple goods back at a higher
price.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27
WHY so MODEST (?

We are told that a new kind OF
PORK" game has been opened d Wash
ington, based on the assumption that
the government. will spend vast
amount Of money on a preparedness
program. Representative Konop of
Wisconsin, for instance, has introduced
bill calling for an appropriation Of
$40. 900, 600 for a government munitions
plant, 20 be located at or near Green
Bay. And the only wonder is that the
congressman did not make it a round
billion, while about IL.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27

Appleton Post: The absolute failure
OF the Democratic tariff schedule to
provide revenue TO meet the running
expenses of the government and TO
sustain tho standard OF industrial out
put set pp by Republican administra-
tons has led to a long array of tlimsy
explanations AID misleading excuses
from guilty Statesman. Il has also
been the cause of much planning and
prospecting for new and unried mines
from which with the proper tools, the
moneydcp,ctcd treasury Of the United
States may be replenishej lntarnul
taxes Of ail kinds except those on in
comes. nharancos. ,o5accos and spjr-
It's are mighty unpopular today. IL
will be miracle j, the party that as
sssses them TO conceal its bluuders In
tariff legislation can long survive I'M
der The weight Of public disapprovpl it
must sustain.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27

WHEN we think how many million
aires are m smanaginE their money.
using IL only as n means OF securing
more and Of feeding their own selfish
ness. the conviction is forced that the
best management Of $1,000 600 does
not necessarily lie IN increasing il.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27
CITY GOVERNMENT.

Mineral Point, Wis Ian. 4. 1915
A regular meeting Of the common
council held on above date at the conn
ell chamber.
Meeting called 10 order by Mayor j..
+. Parmley.
Members present: Aldermen Blewett
Engels, Huxtable, Jeuck, Noble, Ire
week. Absent; Aldermen Kirst and
Meseroic
Minutes Of last meeting were read
and approved
Report Of city treasurer was read and
on motion same was accepted and or
dered placed on file.
A delegation Of the Ladies Civic Club
were present and requested that the
ladies' rest rooms be given considera-
ton by the council
The urgent need of such rooms pro-
yided at all times was strongly pre-
scented by above committee who further
requested that exclusive use OF said
rooms be given the ladies gs first IN
tended and also that the furnishings
and supervision Of same be granted
the Ladies Civic Club.
It was moved and carried that the
Mayor appoint a committee Of three Ia
confer and arrange in above matter
with the Civic Club.
The Mayor appointed the following
Aldermen Engels, Huxtable, Jeuck.
The following bills were audited by
the finance committee and on motion
same were allowed and ordered paid.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27
Ores thoughts and Desires.

Receive your thoughts as guests, but
treat your desires as chlldren.--se-
lected.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27
Obituary -Priesllcy.
Attest


H.G. JACKSON, City Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-27

Having made arrangements
with the watch factory, we will,
for a short time only, sell you
a watch on small payment
down and small weekly pay
ments for balance.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-29
MILLION CARS
Many be Manufactured This Year
Against 5000 Turned Out Dur.
Ing Past Twelve Months.

This talk about building a mil
lion cars in 1916 81 more Interesting
than convincing. says II. s Daniels
OF tho Kissel Kar.
While true that 90 looks Ike an
eager market for a million. o. also o.
p fact that there are many obstacles
in the way OF such a total The scare.
.ty o. some indispensable materials and
the soaring cost o. others. must. n
no change occurs. result either In
curfaiiment Of output. Increased prices
or both.
20 is conceded that the sensational
reduction i1 automobile prices last
year figured very importantly i0 tho
record production and sale OF -U3 ono
cars The effect % tho very possible
boost in prices cannot Doe f1rat.lI.
hut Tho threatened scarcity of mater
IaI. in the fsco o. "a healthy public ae.
rand. spells only one fH.rs-r0t
enough cars ~ ever a prospective
purchaser should oct carly 'n fte 800
lection - hls car. This o. OH. Fr4r.
- hH v.''e ra may have Orb rI' 40
with greatly delayed deliver. rr fro
sIr Do want. cr r..a accept som. ofHc.
car af a. advanced price
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-29

was safely Republican. 81 has only
been within the last few years that
that the aforesaid interests have again
succeeded in securing control in Mar
ion county.
In 1904 the Republicans Of Marion
county elected him TO the State Legis-
lature. and his record there proved
him an able and conscientious repre-
sentative
This is the first time that Mr.. Elem
ing has really inspired 10 "a favor az
the hands Of his party and i'm our opin-
ion % Republican party can nominate
no better man. or candidate. a man
with a storms personality. q good
mixer and clever talker. with no irillS
or foolishness about Nam q member in
good standing Of many orders. a CON
sistent Christian man and q real Re.
publican; where could We hope to find
a better candidate
Mr. F1ewinE's platform shows a
strong and abiding faith IN the policies
OF the Republican party and especially
does he lay stress on trc fact that this
nation must adopt the Republican
tariff policy I'm order q protect our
home industries and w-orkingmen: ne
feels that after the present terrible
war Is over. there viii be greater need
b ever before for protection against
the Uauper labor OF Europe.
This nation never has ]prospered
except under the administration OF
the Republican party saws Mr.. Flem-
ing. land the foolish efforts OF the
Democratic party 10 tear down our
tariff system and substitute a direct
tax on the people has again proved q
dismal failure. just as IL did under
Cleveland's administration. 90 has
worked havoc with the finances OF the
nation without reducing the price 20
the consumer OF a single commodity
which was put on the free lists by
the Democrats"
Mr.. Fleming IS constantly on the
go over the district. meeting as
many Republicans as he can and b.
has been MI observation that an with
whom be- talks are fayorably ir.
pressed with him We predict success
will crown his efforts 20 secure the
nomination and that with him as our
standard bearer the First District will
J return a Republican 10 Congress by "a
big majority.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-29
MAY GET CYCLIST
CONVENTION HERE
WHEELING CLUB is MAKING EF.
FORT TO LAND BIG AN
NUAL MEETING.
Local Club Now Stands Fifth In United
States-would Be Big Boost
For This City.

The Wheeling Motorcycle Club Is
making an for to land the big an
nual motorcycle convention for his
city. The local club now ranks nth
in the United States. and as such is
entitled 10 consideration and will IN
doubtedly be the city IN which the big
event for motorcycle riders will be
held this year. Pre- lient j LanCon
Bier. or the local organization. has
been working hard ON the plans for
this convention and has received fav-
orable replies 10 his requests for some
consideration in this district
II the big convention should be
brought here 30 would mean that at
least 1000 motorcycle riders would be
an tle cts for three days These
meets are always three days in length
n ere the big affairs for members
OF the Federation Of American Motor
cyclists y other affiliated clubs
The local club is making special efforts
and viii oner special Inducements for
the convention. o. u is quite likely
that their efforts viii be rewarded.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-29

The announcement Of the candi-
daCy OF the Honorable Thomas W.
Fleming. OF Fairmont. for the Repub-
lican nomination for Congress from
the First Congressional district Of
West Virginia. has been received with
great satisfaction by the Republicans
OF this district and has been very
pleasing TO his many friends through
out the entire state.
Mr.. Fleming has been working I'M
tlringly In the interest OF his Candi-
dacy. and In every LOCALITY no has been
received with enthusiasm. as IL is gem
orally felt that the Republican party
mus nominate a man upon whom all
Republicans can unite harmOniously
and support with unanimity: the First
District must be redeemed from Demo
cratic Misrepresentation. and n Ger
tainly behooves all Republicans TO
nominate their strongest candidate
In our opinion Mr.. Fleming IS that
man.
lie was horn an. reared in our
neighborlng county Of Marion, where
all his forefathers have lived for many
generations. Al an early age he was
thrown upon his own %esource by rea-
SON OF the death OF his father and
upon him CeYOlved b maintenance OF
the family. All his lie has been spent
I'm business and at work. and in the
truest sense he is a sclf-made man.
Deeply impressed with the natural re-
sources Of the Monongahela Valley.
Dee was among the first 10 open the oil
fields n 10 induce capital 10 invest
large sums IN the development OF the
coal fields Of his community: some OF
the largest shipping plants there To-
Gay are the result Of his early efforts.
He has been closely identified with the
construction OF both steam and trolley
railroads. which have added immeas.
urably TO the growth and prosperity
of northern West Virginia.
Mr. Fleming has always been known
as n OF the strong Republicans OF
the state and for seventeen years
served his party as County Chairman
~ Marion county. fighting the battles
OF his party against the well known
and powerful Democratic machine OF
Marion county. and his efforts proved
successful. for when he voluntarily 70.
signed as County Chairman his county
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-29
IMPORTANT RULING
rormer Clarksburg Woman Cannot
Administer Estate Because Hus.
band Is Alien-Capitai News.


WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Jan. 2s. -
An amended petition filed this week
in the probate court OF the District
brought 10 light an Interesting ruling
concerning tho legal rights OF women
who marry men Of foreign birth. The
case was that Of Mrs. Mabelle swift
Nlckheld. who was formerly the wife
of the late Clarence Moore OF Clarks-
burg. When Mrs. Wickneld's mother.
Mrs. Swift Of Chicago. died last No
vember her daughter fell he'll 10 a
large estate. when letters teStemen-
iary to b estate Were asked for by
Mrs. WIckhcld. the court held that
Mrs. Wickheld. though she was born
IN the United States. is an allen be-
cause Of her marriage to Akel Wick
field, who IS a citizen OF Denmark.
This decision was made although the
husband OF the petitioner had given
notice Of his intention To become an
American citizen. The matter was
settled by issuing letters OF admin
istration 20 the National Savings q
Trust Company.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-29
BUY CAR NOW
Price Of All Autos viii Increase snort.
" as CONSTRUCTION Material Is
Advancing.

To date the business ~ the Paige
Detroit Motor Car company for Dan.
uary. 1916. Is a little better than twice
The volume OF the corresponding month
OF last year and there is no indication
that the remaining DAYS Of the month
viii diminish this proportion Of in.
crease Iu fact. this increase is grow
Ing larger each day Throughout the
country PaI-e dealers are enjoying e.
remarkable ~proeeprlfy. In many Iu.
s'arce. their sales Gar exceeding their
oricinal alIofments
While this growth of Paige business
ls a pleasant Indication b0.h Of o
try wide prosperity and of Paige pop.
u'arlfy. there ls another suggestion Zoo
'h.e happy condition that .s not with.
ol. IFS significance Iu BRIEF DO means
that tfe public Del not waiting FOR se8.
.0nabie selling periods. nor f1r au.
other rn# ln T..r are buying now
and fakIuE mo- chances
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-29
NEW GARAGE
Globe Bowling Alley. Market Street.
20 be Made Into Garage Station by
Proprietor Heimbrisht.

Wheeling is TO have another auto
supply house and public garage. TO be
known as the Federal Garage and
Supply company. headed by Thomas
B Hcimbright. the we'll known pro
prietor and manager O fhe Clus bowl
ing alley.
Monday morning The bowling alleys
az 1902 Market -sct will Doe torn
out and the building. which Tor sew
'ral years has been occupied by Mr..
Holmbrieht. will be tr|ansposed INTO
an up-to-date garage and a large sup
ply 81 auto accessories put In stock.
u is expected that the new firm
will be- ready for business in a few
weeks
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-29
McMcchcn Rriefn-

Garfield council. 80. q. %. L.. \. A..
VIII hold ats regular weekly meeting
this evening iu tns MCNecncu building.
The people party Will hold a primary
cleo. .1f today fHr thc purpose OF making
nominations Tor chief coy police. mayor.
recorder and seven cOuucilmsu. The
votes VIII Do" cast ut the WeiIman build
iuE on sixth street.
Lone star Temple. so ?. Pvthian
Sisters held "a largely attended business
meeting lt-' evening in the X. OF T..
hall iu The McM'ch'n building
Mrs. Clarence MARBLE. who has been
%. with The grip 40 her home on Gar
field street. l- threatened with pnel-
mOrIa
N'se Rachael Dixon who has been
ii with the grip M her home ON Logan
street with The grip ls improving.
Joe Garus-. of Muuud-Nille was IN
fhe city yesterday attending Co business
matters
The local barber shops being affiliated
with the WIeriiur union. the price OF a
hair cut raises ru fn.rfE-fNe cents the
FIRST o. February
Mt and Nrs Howard O. Cummington.
~. New Nafamoras. are visiting with
relatives here.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-29
M'MECHEN
Mccain Funeral Sunday.

Funeral services for the late Daniel
Ais1anit highly respected and aged
,ltl@'Nt OF tul~ city. who fell dead in
mont OK 'hr ~uostoulCe here Thursday
tNeulus. v4l Doe held az the late resi-
u'noc ON Eighth street. Sunday after
coon at oe.ocA. lut,rm,nt Will be in
AtAit,usu ,tmetery.
The deceased was 90 years OF age,
anu Ntl been quite feeble for some
iiH."- lie was never Very Il. however.
aud IBIS sudden death came a~ "a shock
.u ihc 'utlr, community. Following his
death which occurred az 1900 clock
tur boz! Was taken Co the 30. N. Lutes
uuIEIy whore t1uuurr j. T. MCCumhS
yesterday conducted AN inquest. coming
t' "a direct conclusion following an tN-
Hu. that death wa due 10
'Hluui" heart trouble. Sir. NIctann Is
survived b.. bis wife two sons and two
uau -nt.is. ami Htu lived 10 this city
.F.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-29

The house committee on pensiona
has made a favorable report on a
bill introduced by Congressman Nee
ley asking for a pension for Mrs.
ADELAIDE Holland OF Clarksburg. grant
ing an increase from S12 TO $50 a
month. A similar bill received favor
able consideration for Hilary Victor
OF Fairmont, granting an increase
from $1,000 TO $500 a month. Con
gresham Neeley has been notified by
the pension that a pension has been
granted 10 Oliver p. Morgan for S27
a month from December. 1913. lie
has also introduced in the house a
bill asking for = pension for George
W. Dawson Of Clarksburg for $50 a
month.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-29
BENW00D
Miner Iadly Iniured.

George Pulkaly. aged ~. a foreigner.
employed In the Hitchman Coal mine.
was perhaps fatally Injured early le--
.rruay morning when be was CauEnt uu-
Der u fail o ftsone. lie was remove 10
the Gleudale hospital where last might
Do was reported that bat slight hopes
Tor his recovery were held. While DO
is not definitely known 30 Isl hougu that
lie suffered internal injuries.
tulkaly was working lu a room lu the
mine alone at the time Of the accident.
when. without warning. "a huge mass of
stones crashed upuu him. His cries att
tractcd the attention of lHbOrsr- wurkluE
nearby. who had him removed TO the
otflce OF the COMPANY and br. Barlow OF
McAieclen. was called.