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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs George Nicholson OF
Lost Grove were rendered surprise
party New Years day by their daughter
Mrs G. w. Brown in honor of their
fiftieth wedding anniversary. Those
present were; Mr. and Mrs g. w.
Brown and three daughters at home,
Mr. and Mrs James Toay, Mr. and Mrs
Lloyd Van Matre and Mr. and Mrs Mil
ton Lindholm. A bounteous dinner
was served from the we'll filled baskets
the guests brought with them. Mr. and
Mrs Nicholson also received several
beautiful gifts. They enjoy the best of
health and have the good wishes of
hosts of friends for many more years of
happiness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
HEREFORD CATTLE
Great Sale at GaIena, Saturday
January IS, 1916.
c. A. WATSON & SON.

On page 6 of this paper appears the
advertisement of G.. A. Watson & Son,
of Scales Mound, H., who will. at
Galena, Saturday, Jan. 10, 1916, sell at
public sale so head of richly bred
Herefords, including 25 young cows
and heifers.
All who saw the exhibit from this
fine herd at the Mineral Point fair we'll
know that very choice animals will be
sold at this sale. They are of the true
Hereford type: thick meated, heavy
boned, blocky type, dark curly coats,
dropping horns; and they will be Of
fered in strong breeding form. An
absolute guarantee as to usefulness goes
with every animal.
Remember the place and date.
Galena, Saturday, January 15.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
Mrs. Katherine Collins.

The Waukesha Freeman, December 80: On
Tuesday afternoon occurred the death of Mrs
Katherine Collins, who for the past twenty
years has resided with her daughter, Mrs Isaac
R. Hadfeld of this city. Mrs Collins reached
her eighty third year last July She was the
widow Of John Collins and resided many years
at Mineral Point Wis. After the death of her
husband she came to the home of her daughter
at Waukesha A son, William Opie of Denver,
and a daughter, Mrs Hadfield, survive Anoth-
er son, Charles Collins, preceded his mother in
death. Mrs Collins was an admirable woman,
deeply attached to her home, and in quiet,
modest way did great deal Of good during her
life
The decedent was an early resident of
Mineral Point coming here girl of
nine years, in 1841, with her parents,
the late Mr. and Mrs Samuel Jenkin, Sr.,
from Redruth, Cornwall England The
Jenkin family all came in one party,
and included, besides the parents, eight
daughters and three sons. Five of the
daughters, namely: Mrs Philip Eden,
Mrs Edward Cornish, Mrs Abraham
Goldsworthy, Mrs Gregory Phillips and
Mrs William Uren were married in
England and came with their husbands.
The sons were Samuel Jenkin, John
Jenkin and Thomas .(enkin.
Mrs Collins, who has just passed
away, was the last surviving member
of this large family. Her funeral was
held last Thursday, at Waukesha, where
she was laid to rest beside her husband,
the late John Collins
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
OLD TIMES IN MINERAL POINT
Carrier Boys Address.


Our we'll known citizen and civil war
veteran M. J. Minor kindly left at The
Democrat Office this week copy of the
annual address which he carried to pa
irons on the morning of January l.,
1860, when he was carrier boy for The
Home lntelligencer, then published in
Mineral Point by John Lemen and John
Heron. The author of the address was
Gen. William R. Smith, grandfather of
our townsmen W. R. Smith and Robert
ID. Smith.
Landlord Mark Terrill.
The Terrill family have very re-
markable record as hosts at the City
Hotel, Mineral Point. January /, 1916,
was Landlord Mark W. Terrills seven
ty fifth birthday. Seventy one years
ago his parents took charge Of the hotel,
on the west side Of Commerce street,
north Of High street, and it has been
conducted by the family nearly all the
time intervening.
"a copy VI he MluSIS free fTeSS,
number one of volume five printed in
1887, was this week loaned by the Ter
rill family to the State Historical Soci-
ETY. at Madison. It is very interesting
presenting a great record of pioneer
days. The Miners Free Press was one
of the earliest newspapers printed in
the great northwest, the first number
being issued in 1882.
Place of Birth.
In a kind letter from Spokane,
Wash, under date of Dec. 90, Thomas
B. Tregilgus writes: Il am inclined to
think that am one of the oldest native
Mineral Pointers living. | was born
there in 1888. Who is older around
there?"
George Thrasher was born here in
1881; and he keeps his hunting license
up to date.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
ENTERED INTO RES T
Mrs. John Graber, Sr.

Mrs John GRADER, Sr. passed from
this life last Thursday afternoon, Dec.
80, 1915; in the ninety first year of
her age.
Mrs Graber had been in feeble health
about fourteen years and had been con-
fined to her home, but her gentle spirit
departed Unexpectedly Thursday while
she was partaking of her noon meal.
She was well prepared to meet her
Creator, having received holy commun-
ion few days previous from her pastor,
Rev Nicholas Weyer. She bore her
illness with christian fortitude and all
through her life has endeared herself to
those who knew her by her refreshing
cheerfulness and kindness.
Mrs GRADERS maiden name was
Catherine Reed. She was born in
Pennsylvania Sept. 80, 1926, and at the
time Of her death she was 80 years and
three months Of age. She was united in
marriage 20 Mr. John GRADER of this
city in 1916, who preceded her in death
about eighteen years ago. Ten children
were born to this union of whom three
survive her, namely-George and Frank
GRADER Of Chicago and Mrs Adam F.
Dresden of this city.
Deceased was a devout member of St.
Mary's church, where the funeral SER
vices were held Monday morning. The
married ladies' sodality, of which she
was a member, attended in a body.
Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
Her three children and one sister Mrs
Hannah Adams of Benton cherish her
memory. The sympathy of many
friends is extended to the bereaved
family.
Mr. and Mrs George Graber and
Frank GRADER and son James of Chica-
go were here to attend the funeral
The pail bearers were: Louis Graber,
Joseph GRADER, Nicholas GRADER, Fred
GRADER, Frank Lawinger and George
Mari.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06

necessity does not require the installa-
ton or extension of such exchange"
No such notices were served and if
notices should have been given in order
to comply with the provisions of this
section, such compliance has not taken
place. On the other hand, it is claimed
by the respondents that they have not
installed or extended any telephone
exchange for furnishing local service to
subscribers in the City of Mineral Point
and that the section refers solely to the
installation or extension for the pur-
pose of giving local service in the
municipality.
Several cases involving the construc-
tion of this statute have been before the
Commission and the Commission has
construed the provisions of the section.
None of these cases, however, seem to
be in point on the question involved
under the petitions here filed. The
Commission has not assured the juris-
diction to enter an order requiring the
removal Of the equipment or plant, but
in each instance has assured that the
proper remedy would be either to leave
the parties to their remedy at law, or
for the Commission to certify the viola
tion of the law to the Attorney General
for prosecution in case of the continued
violation. In these cases the violations
| appear to be clear. In the present case
the Commission believes that at this
| time, at least after taking due consid-
GRAFTON of all of the circumstances con-
nected with the situation at Mineral
| Point, no injustice will be done to any
of the parties if they are left to exercise
any rights which they may have in
proper legal proceedings, if they see fit
to bring the same. II the Farmers
Independent Telephone Exchange is
violating the provisions of the statute
above referred to, it would appear that
the Mineral Point Telephone Company
has an adequate remedy at law or in
equity.
Some Of the previous decisions of this
Commission, above referred to. will be
found in IA w. r. G.. r. at page 131,
and Is w. R. G. R. at page II.
Further, it seems to be clear that no
ultimate solution of the situation will
be reached by decision of the matter
in controversy at this time.
The petitions are dismissed without
prejudice to future proceedings if they
become advisable.
Dated at Madison, Wisconsin, this
21st day of December, 1915.
RAILROAD COMMISSION OF WISCONSIN
By
CARL D. JACKSON,
| WALTER ALEXANDER,
/ Commissioners.
| *The switch board in this case is installed in
the same building; but not in the same room.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
Mrs. John Ross,

The sad news Of the death of Mrs
John Ross of this city reached here
Tuesday. She passed from this life
Monday afternoon at four o'clock at the
home Of her son John J. Ross in
Chicago The body will arrive here
this Wednesday evening and rested al
her home in the second ward The
funeral will be held Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock.
The decedent was very highly es-
teemed by her friends and acquaint
ances. Her life was given to her home
and family, and the community will
ever cherish her memory.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
John Oates.

After long illness, John Oates passed
away at the family home on north
Dodge street, Sunday evening, January
2, 1916; aged 70 years, 3 months and 2
days.
Decedent was born here September
26, 1913, and was the oldest child of the
late Mr. and Mrs Richard Oates, who
were among the earliest and most
highly respected citizens of Mineral
Point. Like all of his family, he has lived
all his life a quiet, good member Of the
community. For many years he fol-
lowed mining; and for several years
until health failed he was the janitor of
the Methodist Episcopal church.
He leaves two sisters Misses Mary
and Emma Oates.
The funeral was neld on Tuesday af-
ternoon, with interment beside his par
ents in Graceland. Rev. c. W. Emery
off1ciated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
THE WOMEN'S CIVIC CLUB

A regular meeting of the Women's s
Civic Club will be held at the High
School Saturday, January s. at 800
o'clock. The special business will be of
interest to every member and full
attendance is desired
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
FARMERS AND CITIZENS BANK
Meetinu of Stockholders.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Farmers and Citizens
Bank of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, will
be held at their banking house on Tues
day, January II, 1916, at 1 o'clock.
PHIL HEWITT, President.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
THE IOWA COUNTY BANK
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Mineral Point, Wis, Dec. 81, 1915.
To the Stockholders of the Iowa County
Bank:
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of said bank will be held at its
office in the city of Mineral Point on
the second Monday (January 1Oth) of
January, 1916, at six o'clock, p. m.
JAMES W. BUTCHIsoN, President.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
MAGAZINES AT THE LIBRARY

The November magazines may now
be taken out for home reading. Below
are noted a few of the important
articles which they contain. Other
notes Of recent periodicals may be
found at the public library.
CENTURY MAGAZINE
The American pharisec. by j. D.
Whelpley. Century, Nov. 1915, p.
l08113.
A stinging arraignment of the un-
thinking self satisfaction in America
today. The author maintains that in
sincerity and sentimentality are the
chief elements of our interest in war,
but he still hopes that a singleness Of
purpose may be aroused in us.
Open air schools for normal children
by I'll. IL. Adler. Century, Nov. 1915,
p. 90 SO.
An article which tells of the bene-
fetal results from the growth Of the
the idea that freedom and fresh air be-
long to children. These open air
schools are giving health and teaching
that hard work and happiness belong
together.
WORLDS WORK
The army and the coming congress,
by j. S. Gregory. Worlds work.
Nov. 1915. p. 49 81.
This article describes the next army
appropriation bill that is to be put be-
fore congress in December. 1t will ask
for military establishment of 100000
men to consist of standing amy and a
trained volumes reserve force.
The life and death chose game in
Europe. Worlds work, Nov. 1915,
$3.50.
A Strategic view Of the general
situation up to October first, describing
the moves of the men, and the battle
fronts in France, Italy and the Balkans
The article is we'll told and interesting
and contains any helpful charts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to our many
friends for their sympathy and acts of
kindness extended to US in the death of
our beloved mother, Mrs G. w. WILSON,.
Mr. AND MRS VAN D. WILSON.
Snnnnar IONn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
Hush Up.

Sometimes a man reveals how little
he knows by how much he talks
Nashville Banner
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06
a SUGGESTION

In this industrial town, many
: men go to work between o'clock
: and 6 o'clock in the morning.
: The hour before the dawn is the
Z darkest Of the night. The street
light service is from nightfall to
: midnight. If the street lights
were turned on for an hour in the
: early morning it would be a great
: public convenience.
If an extra hours service can
not be afforded, would it not be
better to shut the lights off at II
o'clock at night, when all good
people ought to be at home, and
: have one hours service next
: morning, so as to light the Sons
= of Martha on their way to and
from work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-06

For the Love of Mike. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18

style they were taught a lesson. !" They were stationed in front of the dead bodies and as they faced the firing squad, thinking every moment would be their last, the captain read a pardon from tie commandant of Juarez. It was not intended that they should die, but they were kept in ig- norance of the pardon. No wonder they threw their hats into the air and cheered!
 It is quite likely that these three men will face the firing squad on another day, when there will be no clemency for them, but the chances a-o that they will die with the usual stoicism of Mexican who, as rule, does not ask that his eyes be band aged and quite often smokes a fare well cigarette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
THE WAGES OF GUNMEN ,y,o tho .Chica go TrihIIna

ETOm IHe fS-lllCdBO IIluuIlc.
 According to the confessions made in the Baff case. $42O0 was paid for the mur- der. Of this money 5000 went to the sa- loonkeeper who recruited the murderers and $1S50 to three other middlemen. The chauffeur of the murder car received $250. The firer of the first shot received $50, while only $1Oo went to the firer of the second and fatal one.
 The closer to the actual work the smaller seems to have been the pay. It would thus seem as if our murder indus try were organized in the most approved modern way. The lions share goes to the organizers and to the getters of the busi- ness, while the murder proletariat, if the term may be employed, receive what is left The disparity of compensation in the underworld suggests how deep-seated in human nature are the conditions that organizations of labor are formed to combat.
 It Is an appalling thing to think that our machinery of civilization is not suf- ficient to prevent the development o1 men willing, apparently anxious, to conn init capital crimes against persons against whom they have no grievance for $10O and $50. Yet it is so. In the BaT case, as in the Rosenthal case, it is revealed how cheaply murder can be bought. The facts hardly support the theory of extreme prison reformers who pity the criminal as victim of society. One finds ones mind reacting to the theory of total depravity and incorrect able moral perverseness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
SAFETY FIRST ExHIpIT
From the Coal Trade Bulletin.


 There will be held in Washington, D. O., during the week of February 21-2d inclusive, "safety-frst" exhibit in which all of the government departments are taking an active part. This exhibit will take on national aspect as manufacture CTS and operators from all over the coun- try are invited to be present, in order that they may see what the government of the United States is doing in safety first work.
 Secretary of the Interior Lane has sent a letter to the governor of each state inviting him to send delegate, and ask ing that the chief mine inspector, rep resentative of the industrial commission, or of other agencies engaged in compiling statistics relating to the various mineral industries. also attend this exhibition. It is hoped that all interested persons will visit the "safety-first'' exhibit, an6 will attend the conference of state mine inspectors, which will be held at tn, office of the bureau of mines February 24
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
MUSICIANS, CHILDREN
From the Musical Courier.

From the Musical Courier.
 Why are not the children of famous parents far above the average child in mental powers? The children of musi- clans are not necessarily musical, nor are the sons of clergymen invariably saints.
 Well, to begin with, there are several influences required to develop a great musician. Not only must child be born with certain powers, but heSmust also have the necessary conditions to nur- ture and to strengthen the tender plant of natural ability and make it grow into the sturdy tree of mature genius. That famous line by the Latin poet Horace-poeta nascitur, non fit-was written by the same man who said that every word must be rewritten and re- polished before it would be worthy of acceptance by the world. Though the poet, or composer, must be born, he nevertheless must also be made by work and environment.
 But let us consider now only the part that is inherited and leave out of our consideration for the time being the influences that begin to work on the infant brain after birth.
 We learn from MendePs law that a child inherits 25 per cent from the father, 25 per cent from the mother and 121a per cent from each of the four grandparents. If this law is cor rect we can at once see that the com bining and contrasting characteristics of the four grandparents have more to do with the inherited talents of the child than the peculiar talents of the father have. son of Beethoven, if Beethoven had had a son, would only have been 25 per cent Beethoven. Now we grant that composer with 25 per cent of Beethovens genius would be a remarkable man in Boston or Pittsburg, or Chicago. or anywhere out side of New York, where genius is too common to be noticed. But, on the other hand, We must bear in mind that, although Beethoven's son would have 25 per cent of his fathers ge- nius, according to MendeIs law, yet the 75 per cent of influences inherited from his mother and his four grand parents might easily induce the boy to follow some other calling than music.
 Certain characteristics of sex, too, play an important part. Mozarts elder sister had the same parents and grand parents as her little brother had. She had likewise the same careful training by her father, and the same environ ment. Mendelssohns sister Fanny had the same chance Felix had. Our lady readers may point out to us that if
 Fanny Mendelssohn failed to do what 7re'i V ished,.so did the younger At9N3&5 H4M 8E hches us that sex
 cnNa tN M lot be overlooked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
I,rALY AND ALBANIA

From the Boston Herald
 Italy is not going to desert Albania. The cause of her failure to save Monte- negro, whether a matter of sheer inabili- ty or of entente policy may for sometime remain a mystery; but it seems that there will be nothing hidden with respect to the course to be pursued in opposition to the efforts of Austria-Hungary and Bulgaria to establish themselves on the Albanian coast south of Cattaro. Italy could not regard with indifference the subjugation of the people who inhabit the coast be- tween San Giovanni di Medua and Av- Iona. They are very largely her kin. And unless they are enabled to hold that line against Austrian oppression, the naval power of Italy in the Adriatic will soon be a thing of the past and all her own shore will be open to the onslaught of the traditional enemy.
 Having just landed an additional in- fantry division at Avlona, she must now have there a force of 500O0 or 60O0O men, with a considerable weight of artillery; and it appears that Essad Pasha is ex. pected to defend Durazzo. with his 10000 Albanians and 2000 Montenegrins While that is the position along the shore. it is said that the people in the interior are dying by thousands for want of food, and that the famine has forced the retreat of the Bulgarian invaders. Perhaps Italy can do but little to feed those who are far from the coast, but she can at least land supplies if they are sent to her, and our American missioners of mercy may then find way to reach and rescue the perishing. This is matter in which Italy ought to be helped She has a hard task in the war against half century's engineering skill in Notifications that rest on barriers which nature originally made almost impregnabie, and all her resources are necessary for the work she has to do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Making Same Mistake

The capture of 100000 Turkish and German troops by the Russians when Erzerum fell emphasizes again les son taught by the war that the Ger mans apparently have not learned. This lesson--the worthlessness of field Qualifications in the face of heavier guns and a supporting army of sufficient numbers-has already cost the Teutonic allies an aggregate of almost quarter of a million men. And it seems destined to cost them more.
 The allies learned this fact and learned it early. Had the capture of troops by the Germans when fort ress fell been as heavy as those of the allies when the reverse was true, France might well by this time have been. beaten to her knees. The Germans captured Brussels, Antwerp, Lille, Amiens and Laon in the west, but found no great armies trapped there helpless to strike at the invader This was one thing France learned well from the Franco Prussian war and did not make the mistake again.
 The Russians, too, preserved their armies and surrendered the forts rather than coop themselves up be- hind cement. Przemysl, Lemberg, Warsaw, Ivangorod, Grodno and a chain of lesser forts fell one after an- other into German hands, but no enormous numbers of soldiers were captured. The Teutons secured a smoking heap of ruins, that was all. The allies have captured but two great strongholds in this war and to the Russians has fallen the honor of bagging them both. In Przemysl were 125, 1000 troops and in Erzerum |100, ,0OO.
 The Germans have forgotten the lessons of Moltke in this respect and the Turks have learned nothing from their instructors.