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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20

ural disposition tended to keep him from
forming very large and close ac-
quaintanceship with his fellows, but
those who knew him intimately, es-
pecially the members OF the family with
whom he resided so many years, es-
teemed him for those traits of character
which endeared him to them all and
made him a most desirable companion
in their home.
He leaves to mourn their loss one sis
ter, Mrs Alfred Wallace of this city,
with whom her brother had made his
home through life, two nephews and
one niece. o.,
The funeral took place from the
Wallace home in this city on Tuesday
afternoon, Jan. IS, with interment in
Graceland cemetery, Rev. w. JIG.
Bond officiating.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
COMMERCIAL CLUB HOLD
IMPORTANT MEETING

A very enthusiastic meeting Of the
Mineral Point Commercial Club was
held last Monday evening. A. F,
Bishop Jr.. the new president, was
installed and presided.
The President announced the appoint
ment of the following committees:
House Committee-Joseph Engels, Thomas J.
VanMat.e, Edward Brown.
Entertainment A. Meserole, j. j. Fielder,
Harold Cummings.
: Finance Alex. Metz, j. f. Opie, William F.
Molitor.
Promotion-E. c. Fielder, r. NJ. Priestley,
G. E. Martin, J. w. Chamley w. d. Brown, H,
W. Frieden, w. Fl. Correll.
Eight new members were voted upon
and admitted to membership.
It was decided to hold banquet in
the near future and the arrangements
for the banquet were left to the Enter
tainment Committee.
A motion was made and passed to
tender to the City Council and the
Railroad Commission the use of the
Club Rooms for the hearing of the ap-
plication for new depot. The dis
cussion in support of new depot was
A resolution on the death of Matt
Molling was adopted and directed to be
sent to the family of the deceased.
The Club is in healthy financial
condition, it's membership is growing
and the prospects for the future bright
and encouraging. ]. w. HORN, Sec'y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
FOR A new DEPOT
Petition Will be Heard Before the
: Railroad Commission
ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 20
In the Rooms Of the Mineral Point
Commercial Club.

The case of the City of Mineral Point,
petitioner, versus the Chicago, Milwau
kee and ST. Paul Railway Company,
respondent, will be heard before the
Railroad Commission of Wisconsin at
the rooms of the Commercial Club in
Mineral Point this Thursday afternoon,
beginning at o'clock. The question at
issue is the relocation and construction
of new railway station in this city.
The meeting will be open to the public !;
and there ought to be large number
of citizens present. A new depot which
could be approached on three sides
without crossing railway tracks would
be of great public benefit; and would
be none too good for Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Iowa County Mutual Fire Insurance
Company.
The annual meeting Of the Iowa
County Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany will be held at the office of the
Secretary in the City of Mineral Point,
Wisconsin, on Wednesday. January 26,
1916, at 7:30 p in.
w. H. CoRRELL, Secretary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
SCHOOLS WILL OPEN MONDAY
And Good Regular Attendance Is
Anticipated.

And Good Regular Attendance Is
Anticipated.
All schools will be reopened for
classes and the regular routine work on
Monday morning, January "a, 1916.
We are led to anticipate a good aver
age attendance as there seems to be
decided Improvement in the general
health condition, while the numbers of
new cases of measles being uncovered
are diminishing day by day.
That there has been some divergence
OF opinion as to closing the schools at
such time, we are we'll aware. In
this connection, perhaps, few words
of explanation will not appear amiss,
although this is not advanced in de-
Tense OF our position. We scarcely be-
lieve that apology for our action is
necessary. On one side are ranged
established precedent and many Public
Health officials and sanitariums of
world wide repute. Opposed to us are
some few authorities also of good
standing. These latter contend that
closing the schools accomplishes little
good, because the parents then allow
their children to run wild, attend the
motion picture houses, and congregate
in pool rooms, ice cream parlors and
other public places. This line of rea-
soning expressed by an Health
Commissioner of a certain large city,
seems to us both fallacious and mis-
leading: The former, because we be-
lieve that most parents would exercise
more care in exposing their children
uselessly to such a danger; misleading,
because where a sincere attempt is
made at isolation and quarantine,
children from homes that are placarded
even though they have been unaffected
by the contagion involving one or more
members of the family, are prohibited
have passed through the quarantine
period and been subjected to disinfec-
ton. That would seem to refute such
argument.
Of course we are bound to admit that
circumstances alter cases. In some of
the large cities, for instance, the prac-
tice of closing the schools becomes
obsolete because altogether different
methods prevail, a regular system of
sanitation, embodying the principle of
prophylaXis is in operation.
The Board of Health has specialists
employed to visit the schools at regular
intervals to inspect the individual
pupil The Board cooperates closely
with the school authorities in having
visiting nurses in attendance to note
each indisposition, each defect, each
disease symptom, and a physician is
Immediately at hand to diagnose the
malady and to apply the necessary
precautions.
Furthermore, the absence of a pupil
is at once reported, his home is visited
as result. If contagion exists, he is
| Immediately isolated while his fellow
pupils are closely observed through the
incubation period and then sent home
for further scrutiny. Of course under
such advanced regime, we can easily
see that the procedure would be differ
ent, that there would be slight excuse
in closing the schools for the purpose Of
controlling an epidemic.
But it is a far cry from N. Y. City to
Mineral Point and about to the same
degree would health regulations and
conditions admit of comparison.
DR.. GEO. SMIED1NG.
Health Officer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
c. w. Emery, Pastor.

Announcements for Sunday, Jan. %:
Glass meeting, 9:30.
Morning worship, 1O:30.
Sunday School. 11:45.
Junior League, 800.
>Epworth League meeting, $50.
Evening worship, 7:30.
Prayer meeting on,Thursday evening
at 7:30.
A heartywelcome at all the services
of our church. Strangers are especially
invited.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
TOLD TO THE PRINTER
ll[lllIIlIHl

Edward Coad, Long Beach, Califor-
MIA: Please find enclosed check for
subscription to Democrat. [ am in
good health. This is the rainy season; !;
have been abundance Of rain and some
snow for the last two weeks; heavy
frost this morning but bright sunshine
today. There is lots of grippe and
some cases of pneumonia here.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
KNIGHTS Of PYTHIAS MEETING

Grand K. of r. and S. Ed. G. Got
frey of Reedsburg, Past Grand Chan
cellor, Commander M. M. Gillette Of
Fond du Lac and Grand Secretary l..
G. Libby of Milwaukee will confer the
degree Of Page on class Thursday
night, January 90, after which ban
quet will be served.
All members are cordially invited to
attend. w. j. DAVIS, Z. Z.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
POTASH AND PERLMUTTER GOOD

"Potash and Perlmutter," the famous play
which was given at the Municipal Theatre
Mineral Point, last Thursday night, has caused
enthusiastic comment by all who attended.
For genuine laugh compelling qualities it is
mighty near the limit.-Dodgeville Sun Repub-
lie.
Potash and Perlmutter is indeed the
most popular comedy; and it was never
better played than at the Municipal
Theatre last Thursday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
Annual Meeting Of St. Mary's
CONGREGATION.

The annual meeting of st. Mary s
Congregation was held last Sunday.
Alex Metz and Nick Polzskill, who
served as lay trustees during the last
four years, were unanimously reelected.
A vote of thanks was given to Rev.
Weyer, the pastor, in recognition of
faithful and efficient service to the con-
gregatiOn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Hittesdorf-Demuth.

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Hittesdorf of this
city announce the marriage of their
youngest daughter Clara to Mr.. George
Demuth of Brooklyn, New York, at
Brooklyn, New York, Tuesday, Jan
uary II, 1916. The bride is we'll and
favorably known here, highly esteemed,
and has the good wishes of many
friends for much happiness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20

Joint installation of Post and Corps.
A private joint installation of officers
for George 81. Legate Post and Corps
will be held on Friday evening, Jan. 21 /,
1916, and all members are urged to be
present. Refreshments will be served
by the executive committee of the
corps. KATE JOHNSTON, Press Cor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
MAN OF MYSTERIES
At First Congregational Church
Friday Evening, Jan. II
FOURTH NUMBER IN COURSE

The Latest Wonders in Magic, Large
Illusions, lmpersonations, Musical
Numbers, etc.
Laurant's S big musical, magical fan
tasia will be the fourth number in the
lyceum course OF entertainment in the
lecture room OF the Congregational
church Friday evening of this week.
An illustrated description appears on
page 2.
Seats on sale Thursday morning at
Ivey's Pharmacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
DEATH OF Mr.. JOHN KIM

The death of our aged townsman Mr.
John Kim, from pneumonia, is an
nounced this Wednesday morning An
obituary notice will be published next
week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
John NancoIas, Jr., of Rewey.

A telephone message was received
this morning from Rewey, announcing
the death last night of John Nancolas,
Jr., who has been in failing health for
some time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. j. G. Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

SUNDAY SERVICES.
l9:SO g:So a. a. m. m, Public worship.
II :45 a m Sunday School.
$50 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
7:30 p m.
Strangers always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-20
THE CITY COUNCIL

Mineral Point, Wis, Jan. 4, 1916
A regular meeting of the common
council held on above date at the coun-
Gil chamber.
Meeting called to order by Mayor j.
P. Parmley.
Members present: Aldermen Blewett
Engels, Huxtable, Jeuck, Noble, Ire
week. Absent: Aldermen Kirst and
MeSerole
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-
tion by the council.
The urgent need of such rooms pro-
vided at all times was strongly pre-
sented by above committee who further
requested that exclusive use of said
rooms be given the ladies as first in
tended and also that the furnishing and
supervision of same be granted the
Ladies' Civic Club.
1t was moved and carried that the
Mayor appoint a committee Of three to
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
of Alderman Treweek same were al
lowed and ordered paid:
Standard Oil Co road oil ................ SIG A
NJ. PIT. Zinc Co. balance due for labor
and material for bridge ............... lI1 O0
Charles Treweek, labor and material
streets 800. .-...... ~
Walter Oke & Son, labor and material
streets ................. ................ 30
NJ. PIT. Concrete Cons. Co. crushed
stone Neutrality-suspicious.. 10
w. H. Bohan, month salary ........ 80 90
Kit Ching, days labor SITS .............. i2 90
Ed. Meighan, days labor SITS. ........ 200
Oscar Polkinghorn, y days labor sts... l 90
NJ. PIT. Dray & Coal Co. p day with
team ...,........ ....... 70
James knight, month salary Supt
w. W.. ...... ............ 800. 10 w
VIM. Evans, l days labor w. W......... 200
Jos. Mitchell, s hours labor w W........ l 60
Peter Sieger, hours labor IS ''.......... 80
Wm. jackson, x days labor "..... l 90
Gill Bennett, 12 days labor "......... 100
NJ. PIT. Public Service CO. Street lights
80, pumping 5000, Heating &. H.
Il library S5i. Lighting &. H. So 81
Post S5l.50 =. ..... :. :. 20. 43S 22
VIM. Horn, month salary ............... 80 90
Charles L. Ivey. supplies municipal
building observation-disclosures. ~
Wilbur Thrasher, hauling ............... so
7. NJ. Priestley, bonds opera house
comm. ....-....-.....-..-.. .-.....''..'.-'' 10 w
City officials month salaries ....... =. 16u 90
j. J. Hanscom Co. docket ............... , 80
j. +. w. Dorman Co. dog tags. ........... 3 co
Crawford Bros, printing and publishing 2 IS
I. Marr, burying dog. .......... ..... 90
NJ. PIT. Telephone Co. rent and toll ...... 25
Moved by Alderman Jeuck that the
Police Justice be authorized to procure
docket book. Carried.
Moved by Alderman Engels, seconded
by Alderman Jeuck, that the ordinance
committee and City Attorney be auth
orized and directed to compile and
revise the city ordinances.
Carried by all aldermen voting aye
on roll call.
On motion the council adjourned
Attest: J. P. PARMLEY,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21
States Potato Men Will Meet.

Questions of vital interest to potato
growers of Minnesota will be taken up
at the second annual meeting Of the
Minnesota Potato Growers Associa-
ton, to be held at University Farm
January 8, 1917, in connection with
Farmers and Home-Makers' Week. A
potato exhibit is also being planned.
Potato diseases and their control
will be discussed by G. R. Bisby, as.
sistant plant pathologist, Minnesota
experiment station. The degeneration
Of varieties will be discussed by Rich.
ard Wellington, assistant horticultur.
ist, Minnesota experiment station. Re-
suits of seed plot demonstrations viii
be set forth by K. A. Kirkpatrick
county agent Of Hennepin county. Il
nothing .intervenes, c.. T. Moore of the
IUnited States Department Of Agricul
ture will give a talk on potato mar
keting. A special conference on po
tato seed certifcation will be led by
DR.: E. C. Stakman, head of the section
Of plant pathology of the Minnesota
experiment station.
For the exhibit, every potato grower
in the state is urged to send in sam
pies, consisting of one, peck (1'
pounds) of any standard variety rec
commended by. the association. These
should be shipped to A. G. Tolaas
University Farm, st., Paul.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

A marriage license was issued last
Thursday to Jens Peterson and Rose
Walker. They were united in mar
rage Monday by Rev. S. Johnson of
the Congregational church at the home
Of the groom's parents, in the pres
ence of about 80 relatives and friends.
A reception followed, and bounteous
wedding dinner was, served. Dancing
was INDUCED in, during the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson received numer-
Gus beautiful gifts, including a partic-
ularly fine: set of dishes. They have
the best wishes Of many friends. ,,s-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Engineer c. A. Forbes of the State
Highway Commission, and Engineer
E. Il. Buckley were here Monday. Mr..
Buckley will have charge of the en-
gineer work in connection with the
improvement of the Scenic highway
Messrs. Forbes and Buckley were pas
sengers to Milaca Monday evening,
and returned to Princeton on foot
Tuesday morning, accompanied i by
Engineer Gray of Milaca. The gen
tlemen walked the 16 miles in four
and half hours, over the Scenic high
way, and although the air was cool
they did not suffer from the cold.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Basket ball at the Armory tomorrow
evening. Princeton high school VS..
Clovers of Minneapolis. The Clovers
will undoubtedly prove the fastest and
most powerful junior team that has
ever visited Princeton. Last season
this quint won the state championship
in its class, defeating the strongest
teams in the state. Princeton is trav-
cling right along, too, and a ripping
contest is expected. Don't miss it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Edwin Odegard, the Glendorado
merchant prince, transacted business
here Saturday, and remembered the
Union force with a box. of Christmas
cigars. Mr.. Odegard, accompanied by
his brother, Odin, Of this place, left
on the morning train for Toledo, Ohio.
They will be guests of the Overland
factory while there, and will doubt
less have an interesting time and pick
up valuable automobile pointers. They
expect to return tomorrow.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Miss Garry Hansmeyer, the efficient
deputy in the clerk of courts office,
will leave tomorrow for her home at
Long Prairie to pass Christmas, and
will not return to Princeton. Mr.. Gar
rison, who will take charge of the
office the first Of the year, will have
no assistant. Miss Hansmeyer has
been here five years and visitors at
the clerks office will indeed miss her.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

A pocket of gravel was recently
found on the Judkins farm in Bald
win, and the road over the flats is
being covered with same. Ten men
and teams have been working on the
road since Tuesday. The road over
the flats should have been attended to
long ago. It is to be hoped that it
will now be put in first-class condi-
ton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Why not select piano or organ for
Christmas something the whole fam
lily will enjoy. We have a nice stock
of reliable makes to select from. Ew-
ing'S Music Store. 52b-1tc #
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Will have sale on millinery COM
mencing December Fl, and continuing
10 days only. Big reductions on cash
sales Of trimmed hats, shapes and
trimmings. Special scarfs for chill
|dren from two to ten years old at SOC
a set, Mrs. E. C. Meyer, opposite E.
Nelson's store. 52k-1tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21
Attention, Farmers!

In order to keep the factory running
to full capacity I am authorized by the
manufacturers of the Brooks Patent
Concrete State Silo to allow special
discount of 10 per cent on all orders
taken in January. L. E. Bergman,
Agent, Townsend Block, Princeton,
MINI. Note change in address from
Milaca to Princeton. 5215-1tp
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Henry Shockley is back on the job
delivering for the stores, and hauling
mail and express. Henry, who was
with the soldiers in Texas, is ever in
dustrious.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

On the last page of this issue ap-
pears list of the marriage licenses
issued during 1916. Every page of the
Union contains news of interest. Read
them all,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Now that the cold weather has set
in you want to enjoy the comforts Of
a coal stove. We carry the Garland
Base Burners, which have often been
initiated but never equaled. Be sure
and look over our line and get our
prices before you buy elsewhere. Nc
Ilhargey Hdw. G. Furn. Co. 52k-1tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Good Christmas wreaths may be
made by tying small branches of Doug
las, or other spruce, firmly about a
barrel hoop. Sprays Of ruscus or other
colored material, and pine cones may
be worked in for color. :.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

The following have received boun-
ties on wolves at the office of the
county auditor this month: Erick
Williams, Sidney Dillon, Horace
Hatch and Francis Bockoven.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

County Superintendent Wasenius in
forms us that several school clerks
have failed to file a report Of teachers
who have contributed to the Teachers
pension fund during .1914-15. The
law provides that all districts must be
reported and all teachers must be
listed no matter whether assessments
have been paid or not. =
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

While here one day last week, Harry
Pratt, one of Zimmerman's most en-
thusiastic base ball fans, intimated
that he may bring a real basket ball
team to Princeton before the close
of the season. ESliver" will have the
goods if he comes, and as an addi-
tional attraction would probably con-
sent to act as referee.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Plans are under way for a Teachers
Institute for Mile Laos county the
letter part of next month. The in
stitute will be held either at Prince
ton or Milaca. Dates will be an
11ounced later.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Dance lovers Of this vicinity are due
for a terpsichorean treat. The basket
ball boys will put On New Years
ball at the Armory, Monday evening,
January 1, and it will be some event.
Music that is music has been arranged
for, and nothing will be left undone to
make the affair enjoyable. 1t will be
the best ever. 52k-1tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Editor E. Nyman of the Foley. In
dependent, County Attorney Soren-
son and Judge of Probate Elect Lance
Of Foley, transacted business in
Princeton Saturday. While here the
first named made this office a pleasant
call. It was his first visit to Prince.
ton, and he was favorably impressed
with our village. T.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

The committee appointed to COM
plete the preliminary arrangements
for the Out-of-Doors Sports club ex-
poets to have sufficient funds to pro-
vide places where winter recreation
can be INDUCED in in the near future.
The project is worthy of the support Of
all who have the best interests of
Princeton at heart. - T..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Before you start for Princeton to
have your picture taken be sure it is
the first or third Saturday or Sunday
of the month, as these are the only
days you will find Nelson the famous
photographer from Anoka, at his stu
do IN Princeton. - 2-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

DR.. J. F. HOFFMAN, optometrist, will
be in town on Wednesday and Thurs
day, Jan. II and IS. Eyes examined
and glasses fitted. Office at the Com
mercial Hotel. 1-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Mrs. John Mccormick of Minneap-
oils was here from Friday evening to
Monday morning to see her mother,
Mrs. R. E: Sanford, who is seriously
i'll.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

No cream will be taken at the
Princeton Cooperative creamery on
Christmas day, although the creamery
will be open from 8 a. m. to 9 to &C.
comodate villagers who desire to pur-
chase sweet cream and butter. 52-2tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Jos. Whitcomb and Francis Bockoven
brought down wolf in Princeton town
last week, and were awarded bounty
on same at the office of the county
auditor on Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-12-21

Peter Schmidt left for Fargo, N. D.,
Tuesday morning, where he will ac-
cept a position as foreman of the
Fargo Bottling Works. Pete is an ex-
perienced man, and will make good.