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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
HAND VERY BADLY CRUSHED

While fencing on his farm at Barrel
town on Monday, our townsman Thorn
as Tonkin had his left hand badly
crushed from blow with alsledge. He
and his son Kit were setting drive
posts,-Kit using the sledge. The faith
er. thinking that the last blow had
fallen, placed his hand on top of the
post to try it and said that the post was
solid enough; but the sledge was in
mid air, and, Kit not seeing what his
father had done, the blow descended
with crushing effect. 1t is very pain
full wound; but at present writing Mr.
Tonkins condition is favorable.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
IOWA COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS
From the Office Of the County
Superintendent.

The contest and picnic day held May
5, was a decided success in every in
stance. 1000 people attended the picnics
and enjoyed the exercises. Each town
had we'll formed plans and these
worked out without hitch. 200 child
rem took part in the arithmetic spell
ling writing contest and 400 children
took part in the sports SO districts at
tended these gatherings.
The following pupils were judged
winners of the various town contests,
having the highest averages: Arena,
Rose Kloetzli; Brigham, Milo Gilbert
son; Clyde, Mayme Anderson; Dodge
vile, Lora K. Symons; Eden, Edna
LEX; Highland, Lester Bethel; Linden,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
GoIImar Bros. Circus.

Gollmar Bros. Circus arrived here a
little after five o'clock Tuesday morn
ing on their special train. AT half past
four o'clock some of the younger gener-
alton of boys and girls, chaperoned by
older people, were vending their way
to the depot to see the circus come in
and to watch the unloading Of elephants
camels, etc. The parade at noon was
one of the best held here for years, and
the performances afternoon and evening
were good. The only draw back was
the cold weather and bad roads.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
Judae Orders License Revoked.

Jefferson, Wis, May II. = County
Judge Robert B. Kirkland has granted a
peremptory writ of mandamus ordering
the village board of trustees OF Water
loo to revoke the license of John
Haberman, a saloonkeeper of that place
Some time ago Haberman was convicted
of selling liquor to a minor and peti-
ton was made to the village board
asking for the revocation of his license.
The village board refused to grant the
petition and the petitioners brought ac-
ton in county court which was termi
mated yesterday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs. Thomas Walker.

Mrs Rachel Walker died at the home
of her daughter Mrs Charles Johnston
in the town of Willow Springs, Monday
morning, May 10. The funeral is hold
ing this Wednesday afternoon, with
interment in Union Cemetery.
Mrs Walker and her husband, the late
Thomas Walker, were worthy and we'll
known pioneers of this community.
The Democrat will publish an obituary
notice next week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
THE WOMANS CIVIC CLUB

The regular monthly meeting of the
Woman's Civic Club met Saturday
afternoon in the Council Chamber.
Considering the inclement weather, the
attendance was good. It was an enthu-
siastic meeting, and a number of things
pertaining to the betterment Of the city
were discussed.
A special meeting Of the Woman
Civic Club will be held in the Council
Chamber Saturday afternoon, May goth,
at 3 p. m. Every member is urged tc
be present as there is important bust
ness to be taken care Of.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
BISHOP NC CONNELL
COMING TO PLATTEVILLE

The management of the Platteville
Camp Meeting and School for Christian
Workers is to be congratulated on the
list of notables secured for the pro-
gram. Announcement has already
been made of Rev. F. Ii. Brigham of
GAINESVILLE and of Rev. Chas Bayard
Mitchell, D. D., and Rev. J. L..
Walker, D. D., both of Chicago. Four
others now announced are: Rev John
Thompson, D. D., Secretary of the
Chicago City Missionary Society, Rev.
H. R. Calkins, D. D., author of GA
Man And His Money which is having
wide sale, Rev. Clarence True Wilson,
D. D. of Topeka, the brilliant Secretary
of the Methodist Temperance Society
whose subject will be, ION the Hot
Trail of the Bandit Booze" and Bishop
Francis J. Mcconnell, D. D. of Denver
Bishop Mcconnell is the youngest of all
the Methodist Bishops, and he is recog-
nized as one of the strongest.
No gate fees will be charged. The
Camp Ground furnishes every conven-
ience for comfortable camping. Tents
may be rented on application to DR.. O..
E. Gibson, Platteville The dates are
June 16 25. Mems Day will be Sunday,
June IS, when DR.. Mitchell of Chicago
will speak. Well toward thousand
members of Mems Organized Bible
Glasses are expected on that day. For
further information apply to the Meth
odist pastors.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
NEW TIE-POSTS FOR TEAMS

The mayor and common council have
taken right hold of the post matter;
and are placing a line of posts on each
side of North street from Chestnut
street to Commerce street, distance of
two blocks. 1t is estimated that the
new posts will accommodate nearly 100
teams; and on busy market days all Of
them, both the new and the old, will be
used. For Notwithstanding the great
increase of motor cars, horses are still
at times made use of in large numbers; /;
and many of them come to Mineral
Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Melviiie-Wiesen

Mr. and Mrs Frank Melville of Mil
waukee announce the marriage of their
daughter Frances to Mr. Ernest A.
Wiesen Monday, May Is, 1916. Mr. and
Mrs Wiesen will be at home after May
%, 924 Twenty first street, Milwaukee.
The groom is a son of our towns
people Mr. and Mrs Ernest Wiesen, and
has many Mineral Point friends, who
extend congratulations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
THE ST. MARY'S SCHOOL
ENTERTAINMENT

The annual entertainment by the
pupils of St. Marys school will be held
in the school hall Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, May "a and 25.
This promises to be the best yet held by
the school.
General admission 35c. Reserved
seats soc. Tickets on sale at Metz S
Pharmacy. Doors open at 7:30.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
A GREAT PAGEANT DRAMA
At the Municipal Theatre, Friday and
Saturday Evenings, May I9 and 20.
BEN HUR

The Woman's Guild Of Trinity
church will present the great play Ben
Hur at the Municipal Theatre, Friday
and Saturday evenings, May 10 and 90.
There will be 100 people in the cast :;
and the performance will be under the
direction Of Mrs Anna Hooking Smith,
who has staged Ben Hur with great
success at Rock Island Ottawa and
LaSalle. See program on page 7.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
THOUGHTS OF READERS

fThe 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
Iished. 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, 1916-05-18
Birthday Supper.

A joyous family gathering was held
at the home Of Mr. and Mrs John Pittz
Sunday, May IA, 1916, in honor of the
birthday anniversaries of Mrs Pittz and
daughter Miss Mary. A bounteous
six o'clock supper was served and the
time was very pleasantly spent. They
were the recipients of many gifts and
congratulations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
Mothers Day Duly Observed.

Mothers Day was duly observed in
our city last Sunday. Many mothers
hearts were gladdened with kind re-
membranes, gifts, flowers, letters,
cards and long distance phone con-
gratulations from their absent sons and
daughters, besides the loving congratu-
lations from those at home. All were
highly appreciated by the good mothers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, May Is, 1916.-Let-
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed at
the Mineral Point postofice:
Ernest Ward, I. J. Post.
Mr. and Mrs Marvin Hunnel, Joe S. Eaton.
III calling for above, please say advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
THE FIELD DAY ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Mineral
Point Field Day association will be held
Monday evening, May %, at 8 o'clock,
at the Commercial club rooms. Elec-
ton of officers and other important
matters. Everybody come.
DIR. c.. J. FAWKEs, President.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
Slumber Party,

The Misses Leila and Loretta Huxta-
BILE, Gladys Treweek, Florence Ross,
Isabel Ellery and Ruth Walker at
tended a slumber party given by Miss
Bessie Allen at her home here Monday
evening. A very pleasant time is re-
nnrtad
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
A COMPLIMENT

Percy F. Nichols, instructor in
retail selling and advertising,
University Extension Division,
Madison, Wis, writes:
Mr.. Robert q. Lee has handed
me a copy Of the Iowa County
Democrat which contains the CO.
operative advertising of the
Mineral Point merchants. AS [
am engaged by the University of
Wisconsin Extension Division in
preparing a text book in Adver-
tising for the small city retailer,
I am particularly interested in
this plan of cooperative adver-
tising.
Let me compliment you on the
typographical appearance of your
: newspaper. [ have had several
years of newspaper experience
and can say that yours is an ex-
cellent one. The advertising
Typography as we'll as the text of
the ads is good. The ad Of the
: Mineral Point Lumber Company
is excellent. To get the best re-
suits, however, it seems to me
: that they should change the copy
weekly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
TAYLOR HOL MES
In His Majesty Bunker Bean" at
Municipal Theatre, June 3.

The Municipal Theatre Committee
has secured Taylor Holmes in "His
Majesty Bunker Bean" for Monday,
June 5. This attraction played the
Cort Theatre, Chicago, for six months;
and the committee guarantees the same
identical cast for Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
W. R. ROOD ENGAGED FOR CITY
Superintendent

The board of education of Mineral
Point have engaged W. r. Rood OF
Neilsville for city superintendent and
principal of the high school. Prof.
Rood is thorough and successful edu-
Gator and comes very highly recon-
mended.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G. w. Emery, Pastor.

G. w. Emery Pastor.
Glass Meeting, $50.
Morning worship, 10:30
Sunday School, 11:45.
Our motto: The Whole church a.
Sunday School,
Junior League, 800.
Epworth League meeting, $50.
Evening worship, 7:3O.
The choir will furnish special music
A general invitation to all our ser
vices is extended. Strangers in the city
are especially welcome.
Save Thursday evening for the regu-
lar prayer service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
THE WORLD THEATRE PROVES
LEADERSHIP
Vim. S. Hart, Raymond Hitchcock,
Douglas Fairbanks. Mabel Nor
mand. Ford Sterling, Etc.

to appear in triangle films. Failing to
secure the Opera House to stage our
coming triangle films, we are forced to
run them at our World theatre at a
slight advance in price, But remember,
yours will be the pleasure to witness
two features in one night feature
drama and feature comedy.
Triangle films every Wednesday;
Metro films every Friday. We have
reached our goal there are none better.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
Thanks.

Members of the Dorcas Society here
by extend their thanks to one and all
who contributed and aided in their re-
cent collection of old papers and
magazines, and would be glad if they
would save up for another year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. J, c.. Bond, Pastor.

w. J. G. Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
1g:S0 = 40 "a d. II. n Public worship.
II :45 IN Sunday School.
$50 p. IN. Christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
Z 80 p IN.
Strangers always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
K. e MeefInQ.

A regular meeting of the K. P. lodge
will be held Thursday evening, May IS.
Every member is requested to be pre-
sent. W. j. DAVIS, Z. Z.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
F. p. 0. Reed, Rector.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

Fourth Sunday after Easter, May 21.
Holy Eucharist at 500 a. m.
Morning Prayer and Sermon, "Spir-
itual Forces" at 10:30.
Sun0 ay School. 1900 m.
Evening Prayer and sermon, 7:3O
D. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
School Picnic.

Elizabeth Dalles closed her school at
South Survey last Thursday with a
program and all days picnic. A good
time was enjoyed by every one. Those
who received their common school
diploma were: Bertha Weidenfeller,
Agnes Rink and Herman Philips.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18
CHAUTAUQUA OPENS JUNE y

The chautauqua under the auspices
of the Dorcas society of the Methodist
Episcopal church will open in Mineral
Point, Thursday, June 90.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18

Ben Hur at the Municipal Theatre,
Friday and Saturday evenings, May 10
and 90
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-18

Read over the want vertisments.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-08

saw Mountain. His regiment be-
longed to the 18th army corps and
in the Atlanta campaign and in all
the splendid military history of that
famous organization, he never falter-
ed in the performance of an military
duty and at the close of the war was
honorably discharged with a most
creditable record.
He was married in Wells county, In
diana, January 26, 1868, to Miss Nan.
CIV Jane Newhouse, who survives him.
No children have been born to them,
but they have adopted, reared and
educated two boys, Charles V. and
George II. Rinehart. ....
Mr.. Rinehart was member of the
Christian church of this city for many
years, and his high Christian charac-
ter and all other attributes of good
citizenship are well known to all, and
in all the duties of life he has mani
tested the same loyal devotion to duty
as characterized his army service.
Funeral services were held from
the Christian church on June /. 1916,
conducted by Rev. A. NJ. Haggard.
Dean of Drake University. Among
the many beautiful floral tributes was
one especially beautiful and appropri-
ate. presented by the two sons,
Charles V. and George H. Rinehart.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-08
SIX MORE BODIES ARE FOUND
Five Women and One Child Taken
From Creek Into Which Rock
Island Coach Plunged.

Greene, Iowa, June 1.-The bodies
Of six more victims of the Rock Is
land wreck near Packard. la, were re
covered from Flood Creek Sunday
They were:
Mrs. Leona La Faver, As years old,
OF st. Paul. Mimi. .'..
Miss Frances Christianson, 10 years
old of Wesley, Iowa. ...
Mrs. Angelica Lewis. .natron of the
Odd Fellows home, Mason City.
Mrs Flora Horne. Fairfield, Iowa.
An unidentified woman about %
years old.
An unidentified girl about years
old
All the bodies have been removed
from the coach that plunged into
Flood creek. The coach is now entirely
above water II is believed that sever.
al more bodies have been washed down
the. creek and buried in the sand. One
of the bodies recovered yesterday was
taken from under four feet of sand
that had washed over it since the
flood water of the creek began to re
cede.
Work of raising the coach com
menced today. A Temporary bridge will
be thrown across the creek early this
week.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-08
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
"Bige" Hartgrave Knocked Sense
less When Bolt Hits House.

"Bige' Hartgrave, No. 804 Second
avenue west, was struck by lightning
about ten: thirty o'clock Saturday
evening at his home and while not
seriously Inconvenience he was put
out of business for the time being and
how he escaped more serious conse-
Quences he does not understand. =
Lightning struck the Hartgrave
home, ripped off board or two from
the building AMI scattered the plast-
ering about. The bolt left the rooms
of the dwelling filled with smoke that
smelled like some one had set off a
box of matches but no fire was start.
ed and no other damage discovered
other than the displacing of the
boards.
Mr. and Mrs. Hartgrayes had been
to town returning during the sudden
rain and electrical storm Of the even
ing. Mrs. Hartgrave preceded "Bige"
through the front entrance and she
passed on toward the kitchen. Mr.
Hartgrave had just entered and was
at the screen door when the fash OF
the bolt came He says he thought
the lightning had hit the steel reser
vOir of the gas works nearby and 9th
ers about the locality supposed the
same but the fact remains that the
Hartgrave home was hit.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-08

Misses Mabel Dickey visited with
Sadie Mason this week
The Wright Ball Boys defeated the
Eddyyille boys on Decoration Day.
They defeated the Cedar boys the day
before.
Mrs. Lucy Gunsaulis spent Wednes
day in Delta, visiting with her new
granddaughter at the Clayton Gun
saulis home.
Mrs. L. II. WeltOn has been enter
tanning relatives.
We extend our sympathy to Mrs.
Jessie Williams and to the Oakley
family in their sad bereavement, caus.
ed by the destruction of Penn College
We certainly hope the many friends
of Penn College will rally to her sup
port and help with the financial sup
port. 1t would be a great loss not only
to OSkalOOSa, but to all of the surround
ing community for Penn College to be
removed We sincerely hope it will be
rebuilt better and larger. Many lives
have been improved by the lessons
learned in Penn. We trust this cal
amity may be followed by new era
Of prosperity and greatness for Penn
College.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-08
new RECTOR INCHARGE
Rev. Lewis Begins His Work in ST..
4 James Church.

Rev. Arthur NJ. Lewis, the new. Rec
tor of st. James Episcopal church.
preached his first sermons on Sun
day and pleased good congregations
morning and evening. Holy Com
munion was celebrated in the morn
ing and about sixty members of the
church took part. Taylor Kalbach
presided at the organ and the vested
choir furnished beautiful music for
the services. All departments of the
church felt the inspiration of Rev.
Lewis presence, and after an interim
of several months without, rector,
the Parish enters upon the work
again with confidence and enthusi-
assn. In little talk before the ser
mon in the morning, Rev Lewis ex-
pressed his pleasure in being called
Ito Oskaloosa, and asked that every
one help him in the work he has .un.
dertaken here. He spoke especially
of the need of more interest in the
Sunday school, and complimented
Mrs. Brown and her corps of faithful
teachers who have held this depart
ment of the church together so well
and done good work under adverse
circumstances. The day was one of
hope and pleasure to all and be-
speaks new era in the life of st.
James church.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-08
FLEET PRAISED
By THE KAISER
LAups MEN OF NAVY FOR "GRAND
VICTORY OVER BRITISH"
TOO SHIPS ATTACKED BEATTY
English Admiral Greatly outnumber'
ed Until Arrival Of Big Battle
Cruisers Under Hood. Wea-
tFler Favored Teutons.

Amsterdam, via London, June g.
A telegram from Emperor William in
reply to message of congratulation
upon the grand victory of our high
seas feet over a greatly superior Eng!
lish battle feet" was read at sitting
of the Prussian diet by Count
Schwerin, the president.
With you" said the emperor, Il
am proud of our mighty fleet, which
by this feat of arms has proved It is
an even match for superior enemy.
Conditions Favored Germans.
Edinburgh, June 5.--According to
the story of the battle received here,
Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty, who
commanded the British cruiser squad
ron, had cruised, many times In the
vicinity Of the recent battle field with
out succeeding in Turing the Germans
from their mined waters. ..s
About 1885 o'clock Wednesday aft
ernoon, when the squadron was 100
miles west of the Danish coast, the
British advance guards sighted the
enemy and soon it was apparent that
the Germans were coming out in great
force, there being in all about 100
ships. The conditions were entirely
in favor of the Germans.
Apart from the fact that the Ger
mans were three times as strong as
Vice-Admiral Beatty's squadron, they
had the advantage Of the light and
adopted their favorite tactics Of hug.
ging the coast, at the same time as
surfing a safe retreat. Atmospheric
conditions then took change, which
further helped the Germans.
A thin drizzle reduced the visibility
and the British gunners thus were
greatly handicapped, while, with the
western sun behind them, the British
ships easily were picked out on the
horizon, whereas the Germans were
able to conceal their strength, GOV
cred as they were by the coast Of Jut'
land. H.
Help Came Just in Time.
Vice.Admiral Beatty. although great
ly outnumbered and running heavy
risks. determined to hang on grimly
in order to detain the Germans in full
strength, confident that reinforce.
ments would come.
The fight had lasted about two
hours when the British battle cruisers
Invincible, Indomitable and Infexible
hove in sight. Rear Admiral Hood fly
ing his flag ON the Invincible as sec
ond in command of the battle cruiser
squadron. They rushed into action
none too soon for Vice-Admiral Beat
tvs battered fleet.
The conflict was mainly battle OF
| biz guns. The InvinCible, after fight
ing with the greatest gallantry and
considerably damaging the enemy met
| her door and sank quickly.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-06-08
EDDYVILLE GRADUATES
Commencement Exercises Held
Thursday Evening

Eddyville, June 3.--COmmeneement
exercises were held at the opera
house Thursday evening, the following
program being given:
Music--High School Orchestra.
mvocation-Rev. Edw. Huibregtse.
Grafton, Lest We Forget" - Ethel
Anderson.
Music-Octette'
Grafton, Capital Punishment" !
Mason Kussart.
Grafton, Price of Progress"-Wan-
da Myers.
Music-Quartette
Grafton, Race Problem Emma
Stanley.
Grafton, Gettysburg Crises of the
War"-Paul Thayer.
Presentation of Diplomas by r. J.
Oldham.
Music-Girls' Glee Club.
The following received diplomas;
James Lewis, Harmey Schafer, Ma
son Kussart, Lyndon Koontz, Paul
Thayer, Celia Butcher, Emma Stan
ley, Ethel Anderson, Wanda Myers,
Christina Hartman and Goldie TEN
pletOn.