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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-09
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
ulInIHTIIIIIINMMUTIWITIlTHTITIIWHUTIIIIT

The High School Music Club held it's
regular monthly meeting in the ASSEMBLY,
room Tuesday afternoon. The orchertra
played several selections and short
business meeting was held, at which
plans were made for the concert, which
is to be given the second week in
December.
The high school visitors during the
past week we're: Leila Davis, Marie
Gerlach of Belmont and Viola Laufen-
berg of Marshfeld.
The lady members of the faculty
attended a sewing bee at Mrs Charles
Aliens, Tuesday evening.
| The Rev. Mr. Bond gave a very in
| teresting address to the high school
students, Friday morning at the as
sembly exercise. His subject was
Opportunity He said there are two
kinds Of people, statues and sculptors,
and that everyone has a chance to be-
come one or the other. What one
makes of himself depends on what he
| believes.
The coming election has furnished
some good material for discussions and
debates among the students In the
United States History classes Il cam
paign was organized and carried ON
with as much vigor as regular
political campaign. Dorcas Jacka and
John Gray were the Wilson leaders
and Russell Meserole and Gertrude erase
championed the cause Of Hughes. A
number Of young orators have been
discovered and the suffragette cause
NAV rest assured it will not lack in
able defenders in the years to come
The 'straw vote" resulted as follows;
For president, Wilson, 25; Hughes, 12;
for senator, La Toilette, 81; Wolfe, 4;
Hill 9; for governor Williams, 26;
Phillip, II.
The receipts from the candy sale
which the girls conducted for the
benefit of the Athletic Association,
Saturday, were $50 -. A box social
will be given at six O'Clock Friday N
the high school building.
The first basket ball game Of the sea-
son was played in the gym Tuesday
night when the high school team met
the city team, the contest resulting in
victory for the high school by score
Of 10 to IA. The high school boys
were considerably smaller than their
opponents and during the first few
minutes of the game while they were
struggling with little stage fright the
city boys made the most Of the
opportunity by making Fix points
Then the training which the high
school team has been receiving during
the past few days began to show and
they began to play with the pep, deter
minatiOn. and endurance that wins
games, gradually overcoming the lead
of their opponents and winning the
contest. The spirit shown by the
students was a feature OF the contest.
Miss Deal and Mr. Schubert were not
able to meet their classes on Tuesday
on account of sickness
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-09
MAJORITIES IN IOWA COUNTY
Dennis Reqan, Lawyer.

Dennis Regan, son of John Regan of
Hollandale, has completed course at
law school in Milwaukee, and has
passed the bar examination, and is now
full fiedged lawyer, entitled to prac-
tice in any court in Wisconsin. Dennis
is an able young man and a close stu
dent; and a young man Of that de-
pendable strong character that wears
we'll He has located in Milwaukee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-09
PROSPERITY DAY
A Great Celebration at DodgeviIIe
Last Saturday.

Dodgeville's celebration of Saturday
last as prosperity day was very success
full. The day was very pleasant, and a
great multitude of people were in at
tendance. There was an immense
audience to hear Walter Corrigan and
Hubert Wolfe, who spoke from the
court house steps. Mr. Corrigan deliv-
cred what was largely a non partisan
speech; and Mr. Wolfe speaking for
Democracy and good government, de-
livered one of the ablest and most con-
vincing speeches ever heard in Iowa
county.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-09
A NOBLE PIONEER
James SpensIey Called to His
Long Home
Dies in Madison in the 64th Year OF
His Ace.

His Age.
News was received here on Saturday
morning of the death of Hon. James
Spensley. He passed peacefully away
at his home in Madison at three o'clock
in the morning of November fourth.
James Spensley was born In York
shire, England, April Z, 1888 He came
to America with his parents when he
was six years of age. The family set
tied at Dubuque, and afterwards re-
moved to Galena In 1849 James left
home and went to seek his fortune in
the gold fields of California. He re
mained there about three years and
then returned to the home of his par
ents in Galena Soon afterwards the
family moved to Mineral Point, where
James with his father and brother
formed cOpartnership in the smelling
business, under the name Of James
Spensley & Co. La 1861 the partnership
was dissolved. James Spensley contin-
ued the business for many years, and
afterwards owned and conducted what
was known as the Spensley farm. A
few years ago he sold the farm and
with his family moved into the city,
where he built home and lived in
comfort until his removal to Madison
last year. His wife, two sons and two
daughters remain to mourn his death
and cherish his memory. The sons and
daughters are; Frank, now of Iowa;
Montgomery, of the U. S. Navy; Miss
Nellie Spensiey, teacher in the normal
school at Aberdeen, S. Oak; and Mrs
Otto Ruhof, OF Madison.
Mr. Spensley held many positions Of
public trust He was member of the
Wisconsin Legislature in 1866, chairman
of his town board for many years,
trustee of the Iowa County Home, and
mayor of Mineral Point City. He dis
charged the duties of these offices with
ability and fidelity. He was a member
and liberal supporter of the Methodist
Episcopal church, and was superinten
dent of the Sunday School for twenty
five years. He was member of Min
eral Point Lodge No. l., and of Iowa
Chapter No. 6 Royal Arch Masons,
having joined the order fifty five years
ago.
The funeral took place Monday
morning, under the auspices of Mineral
Point Lodge Nc. /. Services were held
in the Methodist Episcopo church,
with sermon by Rev. George Merrifield.
Rev. Mr. Barnes also paid fitting
tribute to the memory of the decedent.
The interment was in Graceland,
where the Masonic burial service was
read.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-09
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Burgess-MiIIstead.

Announcements have been received
by friends here of the marriage at
Rapid City, S. Oak, of Miss Zoe La
Yea Burgess to Mr. Ralph Vernon Mill
stead, Wednesday, October "a. The
bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs
Cora S. Burgess. The family were
former residents of Waldwick. The
young couple will make their home in
Hot Springs, S. Oak.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-09
Build a Cistern.

No cistern? Well, then, for the
love of your wife, set big barrel half
way in the ground under the leader
from the roof and put wire screen
on it to keep out the mosquitoes. This
will help some until you find time to
build q real cistern.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-09
Belmont's GOOD Showino

Educational News Bulletin: Of the
ten Belmont graduates of the class of
1916, seven have entered schools of
higher learning, one has married, and
two are remaining at home. Counting
former high school graduates, there are
fourteen students from the Belmont
High School in institute ons of higher
learning.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-09
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
F. p. 0. Reed, Rector.
SUNDAY SERVICES,

SUNDAY SERVICES.
21st Sunday after Trinity 5.
Holy Eucharist at 500 a. m.
Holy Eucharist and sermon at 10 80
Solo by Everette Wiesen.
Sunday School at 1900
Evening Prayer and sermon at 80
Thursday at 2:30-Woman's Auxil-
iary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-09
WISCONSIN STEERS AT $11.00
Fred. Motley of Mineral Point Sells
Two Carloads at that Figure.

Under date of November 2, Cochran
& Henneberry, Chicago, announce,
1--WE secured $11.00 per cwt, yesterday
for two cars of steers shipped to US by
Mr. Fred Motley of Mineral Point, Wis,
averaging l sos pounds.
Outside of one other bunch of cattle,
which our Mr. Surbeck sold two years
ago for Jacob Frontz of Mineral Point
at the same price, this is the highest
any cattle from Iowa county have ever
sold
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-09
MISSION AT ST. PAUL'S
Largely Attended and Sermons
Enioyed immensely.

Fathers Rosurukel and Rode opened
a mission at st. Paups church Sunday,
November 5. The services are being
largely attended, despite the disagree
able weather, and the sermons are very
instructive. These services will close
Sunday, November 12 The church is
open to all to attend and a cordial in
vitation is extended to everyone.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-09
WILSON AND MARSHALL
LATEST ELECTION NEWS

Madison, Wis, Wednesday, November s, p - The
Wisconsin State Journal the reelection of Wilson
and Marshall by 272 electoral voes which may be added
votes Massachusetts and West Virginia still in doubt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-09
Attention. E. r. A.

There will be no meeting this month,
but election of officers, second Thurs
day of December. Per Order Pres.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-11-09
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. J. G. Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

i9:s0 g:so D. d. M M. Public Worship.
: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, 1916-11-09

The want advs. bring results. They
appear on page 8.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-20
FOUR MORE ADDED TO DEATH
 LIST FROM SUNDAYS STORM
This Brings the Total to i9 in North and South Carolina-Property
 Damaue Probably si5.0O0. 900.

Ashville, July iS.-Four more were added to the death list re- sulting from Sundays storm in North ano South Carolina today when persons caught in falling house died
 This brings the total number of deaths as a direct result of the storm up to nineteen, while the property loss probably will exceed Si5.000,000 today's report showed.
 Scores of passengers mar0oned since the storm on trains near here today were removed in automo- piles to places where they could be properly cared for. There were 250 people on one train.
 The cotton mills in the Carolinas have been heavy sufferers and thousands of workmen are thrown out of employment.
 Tn many instances, the mills will have to be entirely rebuilt, and 1t will he months yet before they can again be operated.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-20
VILLA Is AT THE HEAD OF
 TROOPS IN DURANGO
Entered Town of Parral With Cries of Viva Felix Diaz'-Fam-
 inc Exists at T0rreOn.

Eagle Pass. Tex. July i6.-Fran- cisco Villa was seen in Napimmi, Durango state, Mexico, on June 26, by resident of Torreon. according to advices here from the latter place yesterday This town was occupied by the Villa forces without resist ance, as we'll as the town of Verme- lilo Durango, where one of the bloodiest battles of the Carranza was fought in 1914
 The same source of information told Of the battle between Villa f0l- lowers and the de fact0 government troops at Parral. saying that the Villlstas entered the town with cries of Viva Felix Diaz.
 On July t0 the report continued, Villa forces were attacking the city of Durango and at that time had hopes of victory before another three days
 Famine conditions around Torre- on were reported as never so bad The people are suDsistlng. according to this information, on mesquite beans and prickley pears.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-20
ENTENTE ALLIES
 \ CONTINUE GAINS
The British Make Substantial Pro- gress Along a 1000 Yard Front North of Oyillers village-BeI-
 gians Defeat Germans.

The Germans attacked the French south of the Somme river last night. gaining ground near Biaches, the French war office admitted in an official statement issued early this afternoon.
 Several attempts to take La Mai sonette failed with heavy losses to the Germans, the French state ment adds.
 The Belgian troops which have been operating in German East Af- rIca, now have reached the shore of Lake Victoria. and, in a seven hour battle, dispersed the oppos- ing Germans on July :, taking the German stronghold there. accord ing to a Belgian official statement today.
 Substantial progress by the Brit lsh forces along 1000 yard front north of Oyillers was announced this afternoon by London.
 Berlin claims the complete re- pulse of the Russian attacks south west of Lutsk, while south of the Riga, the Russians continued their attack. but they either broke down, or were repulsed by counter at tacks. the German statement claims, adding that the heavy British at tacks last night against Pozieres, on the Somme front, were repulsed
 In the Yerdun tegi0n there has been some further activity, accord ing 10 the latest dispatches, but lit- tie information has been received as to the outcome of the engage ments.
 The French fire broke up a Ger man raid on hill number BOA west Of the Mouse. while the grenade fighting on the eastern bank of the Mouse river resulted in advantage to the French, according to a Paris report.
 The official Italian statement, is- sued from Rome this afternoon says the Italian infantry has re- sumed it's advance on the northern slopes of pasubiO, and that lively fighting continues in the Posina val ley, where the Austrians have at tempted to check the Italian prog ress by repeated and fruitless coUn- ter attacks.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-20
STOP WIRELESS
 10 SUBMARINE
Captain and Managers of Deutsch- land. Thought Ready to Start, Are Plainly Displeased = Feared
 Hidden Orders.

Baltimore, July iS.-The wireless station at Tuekertown, N. J, today was barred to the captain and man. agers of the German submarine freighter Deutschland ny the United States Government
 Messages of congratulations from Berlin and American press com ments on the Dentschland's trip were ruled off by the United States censor. Germans and German Americans ( nnected with the sub- marine venture were plainly an- gered at the step, which they are said to believe unneutral, and while refusing to be quoted, indi- cate that they feel that the action oyersteps all reasonable require ments of neutrality. They de- clared that the messages said ab- solutely nothing which would be of military value, and that they were not in code. The authorities feared the seemingly harmless messages carried concealed orders or infor- nation.
 The Deutschlands loading was nearing completion this afternoon The last of the rubber consignment should be in the hold before night Two big gasoline tank cars backed Up to the wharf today. and at least part of their contents will be dumped into the hold of the subma- rine to feed her powerful engines on the return voyage. Agents of the ship kept silence this afternoon regarding the time of her departure
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-20
SAYS J. 5. WOULD
 SEIZE RAILROADS
That Government Ownership Will Follow Strike of Members of the Four Brotherh0ods Is COmmis-
 sioner Keegan's Prediction.

St. Louis. July i7.-Immediate seizure of every railroad in the United States by the federal govern ment. with government ownership as a certain result, was predicted last night by J. J. Keegan, commis- sioner of the United States Depart ment of Labor, should the threat ened strike of the four great rail- road brotherhoods become a real- ity
 Refers Co NewIand's Resolution.
 Keegan would not say that plans already had been formulated for such action, but did declare that, according to his information and belief, the step would be inevitable. He referred significantly to the resolution introduced in Congress Saturday by Senator Newlands au- thorlzing the appointment of a commission to study the general question of government ownership and operation of railroads.
 The Interstate Commerce Com mission for the past three years has been appralsIng the railroads Tn the United States, and as a result, Mir keegan said the government is bet ter prepared than ever before to assume the responsibility of owner ship.
 Majority Would Vote to Strike.
 From the best information have he declared. T am confident the great rank and file of the four brotherhoods will vote for a strike am led to believe. from informa-
 tion at hand, that over 99 per cent of the membership of the four organizations will cast it's bal lots for a walkout If the break should come and 450,000 train- men are called out, paralyzing the transportation facilities of the e0un- i try and even threatening American pea0ple with starvation. the govern
 ment would act within 24 hours lIt could do nothing else. Every railroad in the country would De seized, and once these railroads pass into the control of the United States
 they will never again be returned
 to private ownership"
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-20
NEGRO RELIGIOUS CRANK SLAYS FIVE
Barricaded Himself in House and Held Officers at Bay-Wife Who Loaded Rifles for Him Is
 Killed.

Chicago, July fS.-An unidentified negro, armed with an automatic and a repeater rifle. shot and killed four persons and wounded three others then barricaded himself in a west side building. where he held one hundred police officers at bay for half an hour early this morning.
 In the ensuing battle one police man was killed and two seriously wounded by bullets from the rifle Tn the hands of the desperate negro.
 Three charges of dynamite under the house occupied by the negro finally gave the police entrance to the building, and they found the negro badly wounded and his wife who had been loading the rifles for nim as rapidly as he emptied the chambers. dead
 The negro kept Up a constant vol ley of shots at the surrOunding p0- lice, and seemed determined to sell his life dearly.
 The first charge of dynamite only blew off the rear porch and part of the kitchen of the barricaded Uturt. lttts cfEDilU fudEHt was without result. as was also the third explosion.
 Fifty rifles were brought from the police headquarters to the scene by a special squad of pelire, and q fusilade of bullets was poured thru the windows.
 When the negro was found. he said his name was Mcintyre. He Is believed to be religious fanatic as he had written a scrawl in which he said he was the spirit of the Almighty God" and that he must die Co carry reports to the AL mighty
 The negro later was Identified as H. ]. Mcintyre, a religious fanatic. and 1t is believed that he suddenly became violently insane.
 When he was about to be arrest ed. he killed his wife and then him. self.
 McIntyre's note said that "the Lord has made me mayor of all Africans in America. The Lord has given me the spirit to judge the quick and the dead"
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-20
IWINs-ONE WHITE. ONE BLACK
hhile Woman Writes Strange |,napter in History of Motherhood.

psayer.-Mabel Owen, who claims be white, an obscure dependent fpoa charity, now a patient in the oahly hospital, has written an tlua1llg chapter to the history of olherhood by bringing into the Rg ggld m the space of one hour twin a9les' one black, one white -Ethi- plsl and Caucasian. The Ethio- s!t Dapy IS a boy. All the marks nnn indicate a low order of in Asence and development are not # U thls child. the narrow. bulg-
 head and slim face, the flat, usl efinkled ears and tiny, round, .aAllhg eyes and kinky hair. The sse'aslan baby is a girl. The child ldlt With fine shaped head, deli Tls modelled ears, a wee mouth, ~ utlned nose and chin, a wide gS ana straight brown hair.
 Fl ! lhese children had been born.
 ,n tne hut of an African savage yhe m the mansion of sedate silshiman, they could not be more
 ag than they are. Not content ~ a breaking the racial record in Ias iIss plrth to a black and a white rsa; nu, .llls woman shattered the 'oltafy sasa tendencies which decree
 ia4ler s likeness and character
 .o the girl and those of the ,ne ,aSs to the boy. Mabel Owen 5 rnai sssier IS white like herself. a eedin, @ oaDy showing signs of
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-20
RUSSIANS TOOK MANY PRISONERS
In VOlhynia Captured f3,000 Sum- day and Continue Advance-Ger- man Troops Withdrawn Behind
 the River Lipa.

Petrograd, July 1.-The Russians are continuing their successful ad- vance in the region of the lower Lipa, the war office announced on Monday. The number of prisoners taken by the Russians ln Volhynia Sunday was nearly f3,000
 Berlin, July f7.--A withdrawal of German troops under General von Linsingen southwest of Lutsk to a point behind the river Lipa, is Oflici- ally announced Monday
 London. July Alderman second line positions northwest of Bazen- -Le-petit wood have been cap tured by the British in a stormy at tack. the war office announced Mon day. The positions captured in what the statement characterizes as a luther important success ex- tended over front of f,500 yards.
 A strongly held position at Water lot farm. east of Longueval, also was captured by the British, while the remaining strongholds of the Germans i'll Ovillers and La Bolsselle also were taken
The Mena weekly star., 1916-07-20
RURAL CREDITS
 BILL IS NOW LAW
president Wilson Signs Measure That Is Expected to Be Great Aid to Farmers-Provides for Land
 Loan Banks.

Washington. July i7-President wilson this morning affixed his sig nature to the rural credits bill which recently was passed by con- gress
 4 group of senators. representa- 6ves and officers of farmers organ ratioas warmly applauded the pres Ident as he slgned the measure. President Wilson made a short ad- dress when he had finished signing inc bill. pointing out the benefits he believes both the farmers and the investing community would enjoy under the operation of the new law. Following are the chief proyls- ions of the new law:
 i. The bill provides for a farm loan board, in some respects sim ilar to the Federal Reserve Board. Under it's supervision twelve land hanks are to be organized, one III Sul ln0nIql sl0ILlsIp 9Al9Mg Jo q9g5 country: and each bank is to have a capital of not less than five hun 8 dren thousand dollars.
 2. These land banks are to make 4 the loans, receive and deposit with A registrar the mortgages that se- # cure them, and issue bonds against # the mortgages.
 # 3. The loans to the farmer are # made thru local loan associations. # The associations are made up of # ten or more persons who desire to M borrow They must approve the . application for a loan before it will # be granted by the land bank. and ac- # cept certificate of liability ei- # thef limited or unlimited, for it's & payment
 < The local associations must
 Become stockholders in the land
 banks to the extent Of 5 per cent of
 the loans made to their members.
 who in turn must hold at least one
 share each in their local association.
 5 The loans that the local asso-
 eiations thus approve are subject to I the valuation of Government ap- - praisers, and cannot be greater than
 90 per cent Of the value of the mort
 gaged property.
 [ Loans may run for a period
 of from five to thirty-six years. and
 re subject t0 am0rtization-that Es part of the principal is paid Hwth every semi-ann1al payment of
 nterest so that by the time the note
 natures the debt is extinguished :. The loans can b. made only
 for some specific productive pur-
 p0se. like the purchase of a farm,
 i0cking 1t with cattle or tools, or
 be advantageous refunding of ex-
 sllng indebtedness.
 s. The bonds issued against the Hnoftgages are expected to bear a
 ow rate Of interest. per cent low
 than the mortgages; but 1t is be- MeYed that they will attract invest
 Fs because of their security. their
 ide marketability and their free
 onl from taxation. keeping the rate Fl nterst as low as praeticable--it hoped as low as per cent.