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The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-21
MESSAGE FROM ADMIRAL F1sKE.

Urge the people to read again the story of this nation be- fore 1t became rich Irge them to read the almost forgotten story of revolution and the services of George Wash ngton
 This is part of the message of Rear Admiral Fiske, who retired yesterday after 42 years in the navy his closing days mbcred by quarrel with that pulp of ignorance and ceit, Secretary Daniels.
 The admiral could have made finer appeal Americans get skeetOn and usually false glimpse of American history while at scoo forget it with dispatch and when issues arise in government they unable to get the perspective More poor laws and false ideas engndered by this failure to gain perspective than be reckoned And it is impossible to achieve it without knowledge of what the world has done be- fore well as what it is doing now.-Tacoma News.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-21
LONDON METAL EXCHANGE.

With May 3l speculation the London Metal Exchange ceased by order of the British government Thereafter trading permissible only with purchasers who intended consuming the metal On the other hand the seller must have the metal There is to be more short selling.
 The London Metal Exchange will thus become more a shadow of itself than For long time nobody the wholesale metal business of the United States has paid at tenton quotations cabed from ondon The absolute ab of meaning in them may be emphasized more than ever.-Eng gneering Mining Journal.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-21

Caranza it is said, is opposing the Americans in order make the Mexicas united people, After the American army goes through them they will be anything but united
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-21

The Fourth of July committee getting busy and the peo ole of Cordova expect a rousing Fourth after all
The Cordova daily times., 1916-06-21

Wilson's note to Carranza surely strong enough now remains to see what it will bring forth.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
MOTHERS DAY.

To the Editor: This year Mothers
Day falls on May Il. How appropriate
that month should be the month
wherein the Nation has set aside for
Mother. And the man who founds
new ties, who follows the siren of
fortune when she beckons him to
strange lands, and who hews home
from the wilderness; who crowns a
good woman the queen Of his heart and
fills that home with love and laughter
of many children, often drifts from the
sweet ties that bound him in boyhood
to mother and loses some Of the sweet
ties that cling to the bachelor. who has
never had any but the boyhood home.
So long as man retains his reverence
for mother and allows her teachings to
guide him when in doubt, he will not
go very far wrong. And you, who read
this, don't go to your bed tonight until
you have written line to mother.
For some day you will know-it is too
late. A Son.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
A WELL ORDERED CITY.

To the Editor of The Democrat: The
best interest of the community demands
clean city. Our neighboring cities
and towns are waking up to a realiza-
ton that no community can attract
desirable people as citizens if careless
ness or Indifference on the part of the
people is shown. Recently our city has
installed one of the best street lighting
systems to be found in any town Of its
size in the country. Mineral Point can
boast of having no board walks;
complete system of concrete walks on
every street, in the city. Many streets
are. in part, we'll paved and kept clean.
Tho building Of curb and cutters, and
parking from sidewalk to gutter, has
done more than anything else to beau
tify our city. High street, with its
absence of overhead wires and un-
slightly poles, we'll paved and carefully
swept each day, may be further i'm
proved by enforcing the splitting
ordinance and causing the removal of
sidewalk signs and other distractions
which are a menance to the safety and
comfort of the public. A we'll ordered
city is quite as essential as we'll kept
home.
1t is hoped that our people, both men
and women, will have Civic pride
enough to assist in every possible man
ner in making Mineral Point indeed the
"City Beautiful
Begin today. Clean up your back
yard as we'll as the front yard. Do not
wait until you are compelled to obey
the city ordinances. Civic CLUB.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
CITY OF PLATTEvILLE HELD FOR
DAMAGES

The supreme court has handed down
decision in the so called nuisance
cases against the city of Platteville,
which holds the city liable for damage.
The cases were brought by George
Johns and Peter Johns and by Moses
Carthew, farmers, for damages caused
to their lands by the sewerage system
of Platteville. The decision in the
circuit was held that the city was not
liable; but the supreme court reversed
the judgment and remanded the cases
to the circuit court, with instructions
to assess damages on the record, or
take new testimony on that point, as it
may determine.
Calvert Spensley is the attorney for
the appellant, and R. A. Goodell and
J. W. Murphy are attorneys for the
respondent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
Mrs Albert keenev.

Annie Kathran Ohlrich Keeney was
born at Rain Berg, Germany, June "a,
1880, and died at their farm home west
of this city, Tuesday noon, May 2, 1916.
In 1891 she came with her parents to
America. When II years of age she
confirmed in the German Methodist
church. November 2, 1904, she was
united in marriage to Mr. Albert
Keeney, and to this union were born
four children, two sons and two daugh-
ters, one daughter having died in in
fancy.
Mrs Keeney had been in failing health
for some time, having been i'll in bed
for some three weeks, so her death was
not wholly unexpected.
She leaves to mourn her untimely de-
parture: husband; two sons, George
and Nelson; one daughter, Ella May; a
mother; four sisters and two brothers.
The funeral was held Thursday after
noon, Rev. W. J. G. Bond officiating
and burial in Graceland. The family
have the sympathy of the entire com
munity in their sad bereavement.
CARD OF THANKS.
We hereby tender our most heart felt
thanks to our relatives and friends for
their kindness and sympathy shown to
US, through the sickness and death of
my beloved wife and our beloved
mother, and for the many beautiful
floral offerings. ALBERT KEENEY and
children.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

Married, at the church of the Holy
Assumption in Willow Springs on
Wednesday, May 3, 1916, by Rev. FIR.
Morris, Miss Bridget Kearns to Mr.
James McDermott. Miss Susie Kearns,
sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid
and Dr. E. E. McDermott as grooms-
man.
The bride was attired in cream pussy
willow silk and the bridesmaid wore
white crepe de chine. The groom and
groomsman wore dark blue suits.
After the ceremony reception was
held at the home Of the Kearn's family,
where congratulations and good wishes
were rendered the young couple, after
which bounteous dinner was served
to the immediate families and 80 init
mate friends. The presents were beau
tiful, showing the high esteem in which
the young couple are held.
The bride has spent her whole life in
Willow Springs, where she is very
highly esteemed. The groom is a son
of Mr. and Mrs James McDermott and
is an enterprising young man. They
will make their home on the McDermott
farm in the township of Fayette. The
Democrat wishes them a life of happi-
ness and prosperity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
Brotherhood BANQUET.

One of the social events this week
was banquet given by the Brother
hood of the Congregational church
Tuesday evening, May IL, in the lecture
room. About three hundred members
and guests were present. During the
banquet an orchestra composed of
members of the Brotherhood furnished
some splendid music. Rev. w. J. c..
Bond gave an address of welcome
The meas trio, girls trio, and little
girls quartette were highly praised for
their excellent renditions. The closing
song composed by w. J. Penhallegon
to the music of "Glad Day" in the
victory of George Vivian captain of the
recent contests evoked much applause.
The program in general was extremity
good; and the banquet satisfied the most
epicurian taste.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs. Elizabeth NJ. Wallis

died at the home of her daughter Mrs.
Samuel w. Salmon, Monday evening,
May 1, 1915; aged nearly 86 years.
Decedent was born near Truro, Corn
wall, England, July 20, 1880. the daugh-
ter of Thomas and Elizabeth James.
When about ten years old she came to
America with her parents, who settled
in Pittsburg, Pa, and three years
afterwads came to Mineral Point. In
November 1851 she became the bride of
John Wallis, who 20 years afterwards
passed from this life, while sojourning in
the far west. Six children were born
to this union, and all but one daughter,
Elizabeth, who died in 1890, are living.
They are: Charles of Victor, Colo,
Robert of LIE Grande, Calf. John of
Mineral Point; Mrs. Laura Whitney of
Archer, Wyo., and Mrs Sarah Salmon
of Mineral Point. There are also two
brothers, Richard N. James and Robert
James Of Mineral Point.
For many years Mrs Wallis lived on
a farm two miles east Of Mineral Point.
Twenty two years ago she retired to
home in town, where she enjoyed the
fellowship Of many life long friends.
She was from early life member of
the Primitive Methodist church, and
later was a communicant in the Con-
gregational church. The funeral was
held Wednesday afternoon, May 3,
with services conducted by Rev. w. J.
c. Bond, and interment in Graceland.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to return thanks to our
many friends for kind acts and helpful
sympathy during the long illness and
upon the death of our beloved mother,
Mrs Elizabeth N. Wallis.
JOHN r. WALLIS,
MRS S. w. SALMON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
CONGREGATIONAL CONVENTION

The following is the program of the
annual meeting of the Madison Con-
gregational Convention at Mineral
Point, May H. 18, 1915:
PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
2:30 DevotiOns 80. =. ...... Joseph G. Peters
2:45 Organization
3:15 The Building Of the Church
Agencies: a. The Home. Mrs A. L. P. Loomis
b. The Sunday School
Mrs A. H. Schoenfeld
C. The Evangelist. HI nry Harris
400 Discussion
4 10 The American Bible Society
Thomas Barker
4 80 Memorials and Communion Service
Henry A. Miner
WEDNESDAY EVENING
1870 Worship
7:j0 A Layman s Message. Ernest N. Warner
$3.50 Winning Men for the Man of Galilee
William G. Raddatz
THURSDAY MORNING
900 Business
1000 Reports from the Churches
Response By Moderator
:15 The Mems Class-Its Possibilities
Lucien E. Osgood
Discussion
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
200 Devotions and Business
300 Our New Vision and Program
Q5-minute addresses)
a. The District Convention. e. SupU.
L. Fl. Keller
b. Our Extension Work. -. Dist. Supt.
II. W. Carter
C. Convention Survey:
l. Churches. -. ..... Convention Registrar
Sunday Schools. ....... Percy w. Gibson
g. G. E. Societies. Herbert A. Stubebaker
4. Beneyolences. ....... Isaac B. Tracy
Vision and Task ............. Charles E. Ewing
800 Business
THURSDAY EVENING
1880 Workship
1850 Fresh News from the Philippine Islands
Robert F. Black Am. Board Missionary
8:15 China Up to Date ....... Charles E. Ewing
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
PLEASANT VIEW

The next meeting of the Ladies Aid
will be Mrs j. F. Benson's and will be
held at the church Thursday, May 18.
Everyone welcome.
George Proctor had the misfortune
to ,break his arm last Saturday, while
playing with some other children.
Mark Hunt has purchased team of
horses.
Mrs Joseph erase and Mrs Arthur
Divall and daughter Olive of Montfort
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs Edward
Bowden the past week.
Mr. and Mrs M. i. Laverty and Miss
Catherine Laverty had business at
Dodgeville Tuesday.
William Proctor was at Dodgeville
last week acting as juryman.
Will Salmon has purchased a new
Ford automobile.
Misses Ethel and Hazel Harris of
Yellowstone visited recently with their
cousin Vale James.
ME anu MIS- JOuu SOllluS dI6 SpcIlu"
ing few weeks in this neighbOrhood.
A number from here attended the
funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Wallis last
Wednesday.
Miss Lucille Kendall of Plum Grove
was a recent visitor at the home of her
sister Mrs Will Salmon.
Mr. and Mrs Robert Williams and
daughters of Pecatonica autoed here
and spent Sunday at the William
Proctor home.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Griffith and Mr.
and Mrs Clarence Griffith and daughter
were recent visitors at the James
Laverty home.
John Proctor was an over night Wis.,
itor with relatives in Mineral Point.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Terrill and
daughter Blanche, and Charles Koch
and Claud Tricker were recent visitors
at the Raleigh James home.
Charles Treloar and son visited
friends in Mineral Point Sunday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
WALDWICK
BY HARVEY UREN.

Mamie Skews spent few days last
week with her sister Mrs James Ferrell
near Mineral Point.
Chad Harker and Walter Humbert
delivered stock to Mineral Point Tues
day.
Frank Thompson's show company,
who have been here for the winter,
moved to Fayette Monday and will
show in tent during the summer
Irwin Ross was a Mineral Point CAL
Ter Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Abe Roberts of Fayette
have moved into the William j. Tomlin
house.
Mrs Robert Uren spent Thursday
with friends in Argyle.
About seventyf five were present at
the school picnic at the Jackson school
house on Friday. Several from this
district attended.
George Campton purchased five
passenger Ford car last week from the
Star Auto Co. at Mineral Point
Mrs Charles Allen of Mineral Point
spent few days last week at the j j.
Humbert home.
j. B. Harker received the news of
the death Of his cousin William Doug
las at Shullsburg.
Mr. and Mrs John Grafton were Min
eral Point callers Friday
Robert Uren and daughter Mae and
Florence Weber were Jonesdale callers
Thursday evening.
John Ross and George Humbert were
busy last week repairing telephone
lines.
Mr. and Mrs N. N. Cockings spent
Friday at Charles Gratton's.
Howard Nicholas was a Mineral
Point caller Thursday.
Willis Harris was Hollandale caller
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Willmerth Ching, Mrs
Buckingham and son Roy and daugh
ter Mildred were Mineral Point callers
Friday.
John Jackson spent last week in
Chicago.
Charles Cant spent last week in
Dodgeville on the jury.
Mr. and Mrs Chandler Heath were
Mineral Point callers Friday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
Mrs Jacob Theno

passed from this life at her home in
Survey, May 1, 1916, at the age of 70
years, A months and 26 days.
Anna Gertrude Zander was the eldest
child of Anna Gertrude and Peter
Zander, and was born in Wiesen,
Germany, December a, 1886 She lived
with her parents on farm until 1856,
when they left Germany for America,
arriving here in October.
July II, 1859. she was united in mar
riage to Jacob Theno, who died on
October %, 1908. Three sons were born
to them: Joseph, who resides at Den
yer, Colorado; John, who died in
infancy and Peter, who resides at
home. She leaves to mourn her loss,
besides her two sons, three brothers
and four sisters: Joseph Of Missoula,
Montana; Hubert of Hudson, Wis; and
Peter Of Dodgeville; Mrs Kathl yn
Ludwig of Platteville, Mrs Rose
Weidenteller and Mrs Micheal Medin-
ger of Mineral Point, and Mrs G.
Hollenboch of Missoula, Montana. Be-
sides these, she leaves eight grandchild
ren and three great grandchildren.
She was member of the Ladies
Sodality and good christian, always
attending service when her health and
strength would permit. The funeral
took place Thursday morning at 10
o'clock, at St. Mary's Church, Rev.
Weyer performing the last sad rites of
the church. Burial was in St. Mary's
cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS.
We sincerely thank those who so
kindly assisted Us during the sickness
and death of our beloved mother.
Mr. AND MRS P. J. THENo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Hours of opening, to and to 8
p. ~.
NEW BOOK ON CONSERVATION
The land we live in'' by Overton w.
Price is book which comes especially
we'll recommended by Clifford Pinchot,
who writes an introduction. The work
is an authority on the conservation of
forests, rivers. minerals and other
natural resources giving simple, direct
explanations of what conservation is
and why it is necessary.
BOOKS ON THE EUROPEAN WAR
Among the books recently received
from the state library commission are
the following:
Boulger- Belgian and the Belgians.
Hart-War in Europe.
notwithstanding the French.
Mach-Germany's point of view.
Neeser-Our navy and the next war.
O'Ryan-Modern army in action.
NEW BOOKS IN RENT COLLECTION
Atherton, Gertrude-Mrs Balfame.
Martin, Helen R.-Her husbands s
purse.
Robins. Sally Nelson-A mans reach. !.
Paine, Ralph D.-The long road
home.
Spearman, Frank H.-Nan of Music
Mountain.
Harrington, Booth-Seventeen
Turnbull, Margaret-Handle with
care.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
Class Picnic.

The stenography class of the high
school, Miss Dorcas Jacka, Villa Miess,
Ida Goelz, Annie Dobson, Francis
Jeliffe, Russell Meserole, Fred Jeuck,
Roy Penberthy, accompanied by Miss
J. V. Deal, Miss Hilda Larson, Mr. f..
G. Antonides of the High School
faculty and Miss Marion Jones enjoyed
a picnic after school hours Thursday,
May 4, at Barreltown. A delicious
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G. w. Emery, Pastor.

Glass Meeting, $50.
Morning worship, 10:30. Appro-
pirate services in honor of Mother s
Day.
Sunday School, 11:45.
Our motto: "The Whole church a.
Sunday School"
Junior League, 300.
Epworth League meeting, $50.
Evening worship, 7:3O.
The choir will furnish special music.
A general invitation to all our SER
vices is extended. Strangers in the city
are especially welcome.
Save Thursday evening for the regu
lar prayer service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11

the community of the Welsh settlement
in this county. The New Herald says:
death came as the result of run
away accident, when Mr. Powell took
the place of his son Tom on the latter s
rural mail route"
Mr. Powell was long and loyal
member of the Baptist church. He
was jealous and honored member of
the Grand Army of the Republic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
The Makeup Of The Democrat.

On page eight of The Democrat is a
column of notices headed Advertise
ments.' 1t contains many important
business announcements. This paper
does not scatter advertising notices in
the news columns; but classifes them
in the column here referred to, the want
column and in displayed advertise
ments. So arranged that they are
easily found, and they bring results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
ACOUITAL IN MURDER TRIAL

The case of Andrew Rafella Andruchi
charged with the murder of Frank
Bertucci, was heard before Judge
Clementson and a jury at Dodgeville
last week and resulted in a verdict of
acquital. 1t was a hard, fought out
contest, with District Attorney Taylor
and Calvert Spensley prosecuting and
Fielder and Fielder and Rocco De
Stefano defending. The real vital
testimony was taken through an in
terperter
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
Bids Solicited.

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned for the purchase of the
Gribble dwelling house located on the
lot recently purchased by the City from
the Gribble family. All bids must be
filed with the City Clerk on or before
the 9Th day of June, 1916. The Council
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids. CITY OF MINERAL POINT,
Per Ell. G. JACKSON. City Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
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 will
be honored
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11

supper was served on the green. Out
door games furnished the entertainment.
Mrs j. A. Meserole kindly gave the use
of their auto to convey the young peo-
pie to their destination. The class re-
port delightful time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, May s, 1916.-Let
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed a
the Mineral Point postoffice:
Michael Bulgar, T. J. Post.
Mr. and Mrs Marvin Hunnel
In calling for above, please say advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11

Mr. A. E. Chapman, who helped to
make Redlands, Cal, fyless city,
said, cit is far better to catch a fly
before it has entered the house than to
swat it after it has waded thru the
butter and danced the tango all over
the dinner table"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
THE WOMAN'S CIVIC CLUB
Regular Meeting at Council Room,
Saturday Afternoon.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Women's Civic Club meets Saturday
afternoon, May 13, at p. m. sharp, in
the Council Chamber of the Municipal
building. Every woman in the COM
munity is urged to be present and to
take an interest in the discussions per-
tanning to the cleanliness of our city
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
Thomas p. Powell of
Spencer, Iowa.

From copy OF The Spencer New
Herald, brought to this office by ". j.
Davis, The Democrat learns of the
death of Thomas P. Powell, a we'll
known and beloved former resident of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
F. P. 0. Reed, Rector.

r. +. .. Heed, Rector.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Third Sunday after Easter.
Holy Eucharist at 500 a. m.
Morning Prayer and Sermon at 10 80.
Sunday School, 1900 m.
Evening Prayer and sermon, 7:3O
p. m.
Choir practice, Friday, Z 80 p. IN.
The Women's Guild meets Thursday,
2 p. M, at the Parish House.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
r. r. A. Party.

+. R. A. will have card party Thurs
day evening, members bring friends.
By order President.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL. CHURCH
w. J. c, Bond, Pastor.

w. J. c, Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
l9:s0 ESQ "a. a. m. m. Public worship.
11:45 m Sunday School.
$50 p. m. Christian Endeavor
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
80 p m.
Strangers always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11

Look over the want adv. on page s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-05-11

the Merchants Manuac
the of the Jobbers
organization 10th inclusive
Eighty of job
of the metropolis of Wisconsin will be
ourct on nJune9 103O a. until 1890 p