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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
Wilson To Win Without New York by
Poll Taken by Rexall Drug Stores.

The straw vote taken by Rexall drug
stores all over the country shows that
President Wilson will receive 2S3 cleo
toral votes against Hughes 24S The
vote in Wisconsin, according to the re-
port received from the Rexall headquar-
ters in Boston, was 1888 for Wilson
and 2,SS8 for Hughes.
This straw vote also brings out the
fact that, even if New York were to go
to Hughes the Wilson vote in other
localities would probably be heavy
enough to re- elect him.
The straw vote was taken in 5000
Rexsll drug stores all overthe country,
and the results were sent into head
quarters at the close Of business each
day. The bulletin issued Monday was
the first one given out. More will fol-
low between now and election day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
JOHN A. AYLWARD'S SPEECH

Hon. John A. Aylward spoke at the
Municipal Theatre Monday night. The
notice of the meeting was short, the
first announcement being made late
Saturday afternoon; but the attendance
was large for this campaign.
Ernest G.. Fielder introduced the
speaker, and pre- sided.
Mr.. Aylward delivered a fair, able
and convincing speech, and was highly
appreciated and warmly applauded.
Since he took up the work of rebuilding
the Democratic party organization in
Wisconsin, after the wreck of twenty
years ago, many of his friends in this
community have often expressed the
desire that he come to Mineral Point
and deliver a speech. Had he come at
an earlier period he would perforce
have had to tell of political wrongs to
be righted. But coming at this time,
his message was new, and inspiring. He
told of representative government re-
stored; of achievements achieved; and
of hopes fulfilled. 1t was a labor Of
love for Mr.. Aylward to bear witness to
the good deeds of the Wilson admins
tration; and he did it we'll. His speech
was forceful lesson in good citizen
shin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
THE SCHOOL BOARD

To the Editor of The Democrat
Shall the School Board of Mineral
Point be elected by the qualified elec
tors-which means both men and
women-or shall it be appointed by
the Mayor, is a question that is
arousing great interest in Mineral
Point. 1t is considered by intelligent
and progressive people as a great for
ward movement. Women have the
right to vote on all school matters, and
it is hoped that every woman of this
city will feel that it is not only very
great privilege, but also duty. Let
every man and woman vote on this vital
question.
The election will be held Tuesday,
November z, at the Fire Department
Building for the voters of the four
WARDS in the city of Mineral Point, the
polls being opened at 900 a. m. and
closed at $3.50 p. m. CIVIC CLUB.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
Mrs William Berry.

Matilda Sangwipe was born in the
town of Waldwick on October "a, 1S47,
and died at her home in the town OF
Mineral Point, October 81, 1916, being
SO years and 3 days of age. She lived
with her parents on the farm where
she was born. On October IA, she was
united in marriage to William Berry.
To this union were born 5 children 4
daughters and 1 son, namely: Mrs
Link BartIe of Dodgeville, Mrs Mont
Kendall, Mrs Calvin Clauer, Mrs
Thomas Greenwood and Maurice of the
town Of Mineral Point There are also
nine grandchildren and one great
grandchild. She has been in failing
health for the past two or three years.
Her last sickness was caused from a
stroke from which she never regained
strength. She was always of cheer
full loving disposition and kind and
affectionate mother, always having the
interest of her family first in mind. It
was a comfort to her family that she
was conscious to Did them all goodbye.
The end came at eleven o'clock on Fri
day night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
THE MAN FROM HOME.

To the Editor of The Democrat:
This interesting drama recently put on
under the direction of Mrs Anna Hook
ing Smith for tie benefit of Trinity
choir was a remarkable success.
Ulmont Healy as Pike was mastery
because there was no apparant acting;
he was easy, natural and unem barrassed
Miss Marion Jones was an altogether
charming Ethel, and Mrs Frank
Ludden was most imposing and i'm
pressive ,chaperon. Dr. Westernhagen
as the Russian Grand Duke, incognito,
was "to the manner bOrn," and
Roman Healy was especially good in
sustaining the difficult role of the in
consequential foolish Almeric. Mr.
Joseph Maust was a typical excited
Italian Maitre Ihotel and George
Knight was his dignifed assistant.
Raymond Mauger took two parts-that
of the Grand Dukes French secretary
and the tragic one of the Russian pro
fessor escaped from Siberian prison.
He was especially good in the latter
and more difficult part. Miss Florence
Ross was an attractive French adven-
turess, and DR.. Hubenthal's many
friends could not have believed that he
could develop the villianous qualities Of
the English Lord Hawcastle. Walter
Horn, the dapper young American,
deserved return of his affection for
the deceitfnl countess. The three
Italians taking the parts of their native
policemen were very impressive and
could not have been better
All members of the choir who we're
on the stage when the curtain went up
on the pretty opening chorus, and Mr.
and Mrs Frank Bishop were in the
ball room scene. Miss Florence knight
sang delightfully."-. Miss Marion Jones
in her dance with Mr. Henri Theobaldi,
Jr was the personifcation of grace and
as dainty and light as bit of thistle
down. Her partner was quite worthy of
her. must not forget to mention the
dignity and ease of the bull dog Beans.
We hope Mrs Smith will come again
before very long. CRITIC.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
Halloween Masquerade Party.

A very pleasant Halloween party
was held at Epworth House, Tuesday
evening under the auspices Of the gym
nasium association. The house was
very tastefully decorated and the usual
features, the witches, caldr0ns and
ghOstly visitants were not wanting. 4
large number of people were present in
costume, great originality being dis
played in the gay and grotesque livery
of the participants.
Sweetmeats were dispensed at an at
tractive booth, and light refreshments
consisting of coffee and doughnuts were
served in the dining room.
Prizes were awarded as follows To
the man in best costume, Mr. Henry
Zweifel, necktie; to woman in best
costume, Mrs Seaman, box candy; best
boys costume, Lester Dunwiddie, flash
light best girls costume, Bessie Allen,
box candy; best child's costume, Ira
Jackson, book.
The prizes were donated by Correll
& Martin, Opie's Restaurant, Electric
Light Co., Peters Restaurant and
Hanscom's Book Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
MISSION AT ST. PAUL S

Fathers Rosurukel and Rode will
open mission at St Paul's Church,
Sunday, November 5, and will close on
Sunday, November 12.
During the mission a clear explana
tive of Catholic doctrine will be given.
The church will be open to all who
wish to attend, and Il cordial invitation
is extended to all and especially to
those who have 10 church affiliaton.
We believe, that the man in whose
life religion does not enter is not get
ting the best out of life. We therefore
kindly extend the invitation, and If you
call and are interested, we will be glad
to assist you in any way we can.
FIR. O'REILLY, Pastor Of st. Paul's.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
OLD FUMMAKER IN ASYLUM.
Huehey Dou9herty, Famous as Min
stre,, Patient at kirkbrices.

Huehey Dou9herty, Famous as Min
SIRE, Patient at kirkbriGes.
Philadelphia. - Hughey Dougherty
old time minstrel. who has made thou
sands laugh, was taken to Kirkbrides,
the Pennsylvania hospital for the in
sane, after several hotels refused to re-
ceive him.
The veteran of the burnt cork, bent
with age and broken in health, came
here from Los Angeles, where he had
been since last June.
When the minstrel mans health be-
gan to fail several years ago business
and theatrical men organized a benefit
and raised a fund to care for him in
his declining years. On June s they
sent him to Los Angeles, there to spend
his last days, as his friends thought,
with Mrs Evalina ]. Buttman, his
adopted daughter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Jacka-Armstrong.

Mr. and Mrs Alonza Jacka of this city
announce the marriage of their daugh
ter Ena Theodore to Mr. Matt Arm
strong Of Lake Odessa, Mich The
marriage took place at Detroit, Mich,
Saturday morning, October %, 1916, at
the home of Mr. and Mrs c. D. Hoyt
677 Clinton Ave, uncle and aunt of
the groom. Rev Mr. II. A Leeson of
the Mary Palmer, Memorial M. g..
church read the ceremony. After con-
gratulations were extended dainty
luncheon was served the immediate
relatives. The bride is one of our
highly accomplished, esteemed young
ladies, member of the M. E. church
choir, graduate of M. P. High School,
class of 1911. For the past two years
she has successfully taught music and
drawing at Lake Odessa, Mich. Through
her pleasant, good nature she made
hosts of friends. The groom is a
worthy young man esteemed by all who
know him. They will be at home after
November Is, at 27s Dearbor. ave-,
Detroit, Mich.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
State of Wisconsin, County of Iowa,
City of Mineral POint,-ss.

State of Wisconsin,, County of Iowa
City of Mineral Point,-ss.
Notice Is Hereby Given, That at a
Special Election to be held in the City
of Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wis
consin, on Tuesday, the 7th day of
November, A. D., 1916, that there will
be submitted to the qualified electors in
the City of Mineral Point, the follow
ing question:
Shall the Board of Education be
elected in accordance with Section 925-
113n of the Revised Statutes of the
State of Wisconsin,
Said election will be held at the Fire
Department Building for the ()
Wards in the City of Mineral Point.
The polls of said election will be
opened at o'clock in the forenoon and
closed at $50 p. m.
H. G.. JACKSON, City Clerk.
Dated October 81, 1916.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
state Historical Socie'
SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION

This election is to decide the question
as to whether there shall be a change
in the method of selecting our Board of
Education.
Under the present system, the mem
bers are appointed from the various
wards and from the city at large by the
Mayor, subject to the approval Of the
Council.
Under the change proposed, School
Board of members will be elected
from the city at large. Such Commis-
sioners shall be elected at the annual
spring election held in such city.
At the first election held for the Office
of school commissioner, the two persons
receiving the highest number of votes
shall be elected for three years, the two
receiving the next highest number of
votes shall be elected for two years,
and the three receiving the next high
est number of votes shall be elected for
one year. Thereafter such commission
ers shall be elected for the term Of three
years.
Women may vote at this election.
Election will be held on the same day
as the general election. CITIZEN
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs William TerriIi.

Mrs William Terrill was born in the
state of Pennsylvania, March %, 1851,
and passed from this life at Rochester,
Mimi, October %, 1916, being 65 years
of age.
She was the daughter of the late
John and Margaret Thomas, pioneer
residents of Jonesdale and was united
in marriage to William Terrill, Decem-
ber 26, 1870. To their union were born
six children, namely: Mrs Raleigh
James, Mrs George Harris, Mrs Chad
Harker, John, Henry and Mont Terrill.
There are also 19 grand children and
one brother L. w. Thomas of Kooskia,
Idaho.
In early life Mrs Terrill joined the
christian church and at the time of her
death was a member of the Mineral
Point NJ E. church.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to return our sincere thanks
to the friends and neighbors for their
kindness shown during the death and
burial Of our dear wife and mother
We especially wish to thank the NJ E,
choir and the friends for floral offerings
WILLIAM TERRILL AND FAMILY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
h10h OOhOO1
MN lllllll

| A number of the teachers and stu
dents attended the Wisconsin Chicago
football game at Madison Saturday.
Among the high school visitors dur
ing the past week were: Ethel Place of
Galena, ILL.,, Henry thinner, Is, Gladys
Huxtable and Hazel Calvert of Mason
City, Iowa.
On Tuesday evening, October "A, the
teachers gave surprise party for Mr.
Rood at the home of Charles Allen.
They made candy, which proved a
menace to the wearing apparel of GER
tain members of the faculty, and spent
the remainder of the evening enjoying
some music.
Part of the assembly period Friday
morning was spent in very interest
ing talk by Mr. Schubert. He wishes to
bring about better spirit among the
students especially in regard to the
athletics. During the remainder of
| the period the classes met and elected
representatives to serve as members of
the Board which shall have charge of
the publication of high school annual
this year.
The interesting fact that the average
grade of 70 in the Senior German class
for the first month was increased to 81
for the second month seems to show
/ Lo ;~4a %o6 ~,
translation than in grammar work.
The Senior German, History and
English classes are having oral instead
of written quizes this month.
The standings of the Juuior Cicero
examinations for this month were all
above 90.
The Typewriting 3 class have written
their first letters in shorthand.
Five of the fifteen boys chosen for the
basket ball teams are Sophomores.
Section B of the English 2 class nave
had an interesting discussion on the
probable outcome Of the presidential
| election. They arrived at no decision
The following students have been
elected by the classes as members Of the
publication board of the high school
annual: Senior, Walter Horn; Junior,
Villa Meiss; Sophomore, John Parmley
Freshmen, Russell O'Hare.
The appeal for financial and moral
support of the students of the basket
ball team has been heartily responded
to by the girls of the school. They are
toShold a candy sale next Saturday
afternoon from 2 to 5 at Mrs Horn S
and at the McMurrough grocery store
At that time you will be aDle to buy
some fine home made candies, and at
the same time give encouragement tC
the high school activities. The girls
will also hold Box Social in the high
school building at six o'clock, Friday
November TO-
Mr. Rood, Mr. Deneen and Miss Will
mer plan to be in attendance at the
State Teachers Meeting at Milwaukee
November 2, 3, and 4.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
A Prickly Pear Cactus.

Miss Alice Roberts has received from
her cousin Richard Waters, of Winters,
California, an especially fine specimen
of the prickly pear cactus. The cactus
pad measures over sixteen inches in
height and bears on its edge eighteen
fruits, each the size of a goose egg.
The fruits are pink in color. These are
found in Mexico and California, and
the fruit is said to appeal to the chill
dren of Mexico as the watermelon does
to the pickannies of our southern
states. A description of this variety Of
cactus is found in the National Geo
graphic Magazine for July, 1916, which
is on file at the public library.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Among the books recently purchased
are the following:
SOME INTERESTING NON. FICTION.
Knott, Laura Anna -Vesper talks to
girls.
Boardman, Mabel Thorp Under the
Red Cross flag at home and abroad.
Healy, William Honesty.
Hinchman, Walter S. The Ameri-
can school.
Howe, Frederick c. -Socialized Ger
many.
Eastman, Charles A. = The Indian
today.
O'Shaughnessy, Edith "A diplomat s
wife in Mexico.
A comparison of the number of books
loaned during July, August, and Sep
tember, 1915 and those loaned during
the same period Of 1916 shows that the
circulation of 1916 exceeded that of 1915
by 255 books.
High school pupils are frequenting
the library of late to find books on their
required reading lists for work in Eng
lish. Children of the grades are also
coming for reference work; and for
books in the state Reading Circle lists.
All the students are to be commended
for their earnestness in their work and
for their quiet behavior while in the
library.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
THE SPECIAL ELECTION.

To the Editor of The Dem mocrat :
The Civic club has requested me to
state my views upon the question now
pending in Mineral Point, as to the
wisdom of electing the members of the
school board by ballot. instead Of
having them appointed as has been
done for many years.
First, 1t is a democratic way of do
ing and has been Il success wherever
it has been tried in America since the
days of the Pilgrim Fathers.
Second, The public school is more
vitally related to all the people, both
men and women, than any other part
of the machinery of government, and
being so very local, can be understood
by all far better, and becomes matter
of common interest more easily than
any other branch of the government.
It is certainly Of as much interest
and vital concern to the women as to
the men, for mothers are proverbially
interested in their children and should
be in all fairness represented in the
selection of those who shall have in
charge the education of their own off :
spring. Besides, most of the teachers
are women and among high school
graduates, a large majority are girls
VINO become voters when they have a
chance, very soon after graduation
thus forming large and intelligent
body of voters who under the old
system have been utterly ignored.
Third, School interests should be
taken from the realm of party and
other political influences just as much
as possible, and where the members Of
the school board are appointed it is
done by the Mayor, who is always the
representative of some certain faction
party or interest Of the town and who
will reward those who have helped
elect him and will often allow certain
men who dominate the local politics Of
a town to control the schools as we'll.
Surely all the voters are able to exer
else more wisdom in the choice of
members of the school board than is
any one or at most, even few, elected
as they are upon other and different
issues than the school.
Objections have been raised upon the
ground that the best men for such work
will not allow their names to be used
when the election is held, and tnat a
set of men with cranky notions will
spring up and push their candidacy,
and that in fact the school board will
become by election of the whole people
an interested and Incompetent BODY Of
men. Let the man who follows Alex
ander Hamilton, who said The people
- the people = the people is a great
beast" hold this, but those of us who
feel that we can trust the people and
that an intelligent electorate is the saf
est guide for affairs. and who desire to
have the will of the people executed,
will quietly go on advocating election
instead of appointment.-ON INTENSE
LY INTERESTED IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
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 viii
ba hOnOrpd
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
Edwin Brewer.

Died at the home of his son John in
Mineral Point, Sunday morning, Octo
Der %, Mr. Edwin Brewer; aged 79
years, 4 months.
Decedent was born in st. Columb
Minor, Cornwall, England, June "a,
1887. He came with his wife and chill
dren to Mineral Point in 1886; and
from Mineral Point, he went out to
Plankinton, S. D., and engaged in
farminr. Fourteen years ago, with his
family, he retired from the farm and
settled in Plankinton. Four years ago
Mrs Brewer died, and she was brought
back to Mineral Point and buried in
Graceland, where her husband was
laid beside her Monday afternoon, with
services conducted by Rev. w. J. C.
Bosad.
The memory of Mr. Brewer and his
good wife will long be kindly cherished
in this community They were a very
worthy couple.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
MY HOME TOWN GIRL "

Do not fail to see my Home Town
Grip at the Municipal Theatre on
Friday evening, November 3. Tickets
are now on sale at Prideaux & Bliss
Drug Store, and they are selling fast.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
Prenuptial Shower.

Miss Florence Osborne and her Sun
day School class of the NJ. E. church
gave a prenuptial kitchen shower for
Miss Frances Stephenson at the home
of Miss Osborne Monday evening. Cake
and ice cream were served, games were
played. The evening proved one Of
much pleasure to all.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
Dated October 81, 1915.
SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT

If you desire to vote in favor of the
question submitted make cross (X) or
other mark in the square after the
word Eyes underneath said question
if you desire to vote against the ques
ton submitted make a cross (X) or
other mark in the square after the
word mo- underneath said question.
'Shall the Board of Education be
elected in accordance with Section
925 -113 N of the revised Statutes of the
State of Wisconsin,"
rs. No ]
Fl. G. JACKSON, City Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
U. S. BEST AT BOMB THROWING
Marine Corps Officers Say Baseball
Makes Americans Superior.

Makes Americans superior.
Port Royal, S. C.-Americans are
latently the best bomb and grenade
throwers in the world and are capable
Of waging wonderful trench warfare
in case of hostilities, says United
States marine corps officers in charge
Of recruit training at this place.
"The average American youth early
learns to throw a baseball with speed
and accuracy, and it is because of that
we as q nation are especially fitted to
wage the modern war of the trenches.
Baseball is encouraged at all our sta
tions, and the skill displayed by ma
rines-- even unframed recruits-in the
bomb and grenade throwing practice is
really remarkable" said Drill Ser
.geant Moore.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, Oct. 80, 1916.-Let
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed a
the Mineral Point postoffice:
Mrs Lizzie Eveons Carl Enshof
Ed. Smith
In calling for above, please say advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD. Postmaster
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-02
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
c.. w. Emery, Pastor.

=. w. E"6Ty, TdSIOT.
Glass Meetings, $50.
Morning Worship, 10:3O. Subject of
sermon, "The Bruised Reed and the
Smoking Flax"
Evening Worship, 7:3O. Subject of
sermon, my Candidate
Sunday School. 1:45. Glasses for all.
Junior League, 300.
Epworth League, $50.
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.