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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
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Mrs James Peters, Mrs Charles
Terrill Mrs. Lawrence Dobson and
Mrs Morris Dobson went to Platteville
Wednesday to spend the day with Mrs.
Charles Corson.
E. G. Reynolds arrived here from
Wauzeka last Friday.
Mrs J. j. Demuth of Meyer, Iowa,
and Mrs Peter f. Demuth of Milford,
Iowa, are here visiting relatives. They
are daughters of our right good citizen
Matt May, Sr. A family reunion was
held last Sunday at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs Nicholas HI. May, on the old
homestead.
Miss Annie Dobson entertained a
number of friends with party New
Year Eve.
Mrs Calvert Spensley will entertain
the Guild Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
l.. d. Harker has moved his tailor
shop in the two rooms over the Kramer
Millinery store.
Allen T. Spang attended the automo
mobile show in Milwaukee.
Claire McCauley and d. A. Dennis of
Canada have purchased the creamery at
Blanchardville of w. r. Hoare of
Mineral Point. They will continue the
manufacture of cheese and arrange
later to make butter. They expect to
conduct their business under the name
of the Blanchardville Dairy Products
Company.-The Blanchardville Blade.
A. N. Kelly of Mineral Point was
prize winner on apples at the State
horticultural convention at Madison
last week.
Mrs. j J. Demuth and Mrs. Peter F.
Demuth, who are here from their
homes in Iowa visiting relatives, were
entertained last Saturday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter E. May.
George F. Rich, D. G. doctor of
chiropractice) of Maxwell, Iowa, has
opened an Office in the White House
building, Mineral Point. His family
will join him here early in February.
P.O. Vivian went into Milwaukee on
Sunday to attend the automobile show.
Don't forget 'Postash and Perlmutter'
Thursday night of this week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
PLEASANT VIEW

Mrs Fowler died Sunday morning at
the home of her daughter Mrs. William
Hewett; at the age of 80 years. The
funeral service was held by Rev. W. j.
G. Bond, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hewett on Tuesday, and the body was
taken to Benton for interment.
George Godfrey and son Elmer are
visiting relatives in Iowa and Kansas.
E. G.. Reynolds is here after a sever
al months absence spent in Chicago
and Wauzeka.
Mr. and Mrs Gilbert Ball Of Nebraska
were called here by the illness OF his
mother, Mrs Ball, who is at the Samuel
Giant home.
Edward Wolfe was in Milwaukee the
past week attending the cheese makers
convention.
Leone and Bernice Laverty recently
spent several days at the Thomas
Griffiths home near Dodgeville.
Mrs John Ross and Mrs George
Humbert of Waldwick have been
spending several days at the Samuel
Cant home, helping care for their
mother, Mrs Ball, who has been seri-
Ously i'll.
Mrs Joseph Egelhoff and two children
spent the past week at Hazel Green.
Mrs James Benson is quite sick.
Mrs Joanna Fowler of Shullsburg
spent several days recently at the
William Hewitt home.
John Ley is suffering from an attack
of the measles.
Mrs Albert Dunn of Dodgeville is
spending this week at the William
Hewitt home.
Gold Bonds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
Whalen-tiitteSdorf.

Mr. William Hittesdorf, son of Mr.
and Mrs Peter Hittesdorf of this city,
and Miss Annie Whalen Of Yellow
stone were married in the Hollandale
Catholic church at o'clock Tuesday
morning, Jan. II, 1916, by the Rev. FIR.
Carigg.
They departed on the early train for
a short wedding trip to Chicago. After
returning they will make their home on
a farm near Waldwick.
The best wishes Of a host of friends
is extended for a long and happy
welded life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
WALDWICK
By HARVEY UREN.

Henry Skinner was Blanchardville
caller Wednesday.
Rev. Mr. and Mrs Cookson, Mr. and
Mrs Henry Nygard, Clyde Clemmens
and Leo Thompson spent Friday even
ing at the j. Roy Gordon home.
The Sub. District League Rally will
be held on Saturday, Jan. Is. A good
program has been arranged. Every
body welcome.
Mr. and Mrs Gilbert Ball of Kearney,
Neb. were called here last week by the
serious illness of his mother, Mrs Mary
Ball, who is very sick with pneumonia,
at the home of her daughter Mrs Sam
Cant.
John Ross was Mineral Point caller
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Gilbert Trousdale of
Alden, Iowa, are visiting at the George
Reynolds and Fred Burgess homes this
week
Miss Ella Clauer, who was called to
her home at Mineral Point Friday by
the illness of her sister, returned Sun
day to resume her duties as nurse and
is again caring for Mrs Nicholas, who,
at this writing is no better.
The Woodman and Royal Neighbors
will have an oyster supper in the Wood
man Hall on Jan. 10. Everybody well
come.
Mr. and Mrs George Campton spent
Friday at the Cyrus Ferrill home.
William N. Uren made a business
trip to Chicago last week.
William Skews is busy these days
collecting taxes.
Mr. and Mrs Jack Harker spent Sat-
urday at the Hugh Moore home in Oar
lington.
Mrs Richard Jackson of Mineral
Point spent few days last week at the
Howard Nicholas home
The following Sunday School officers
have been elected for the year as fol :
lows:
Superintendent Mr. George Humbert
Asst. Supt., Willis Harris.
Secretary, John Reynolds.
Treasurer, Charles Harris
Librarian, Miss Ruth Humbert.
Organist, Mrs George Harker.
Supt of Home Dept, Mrs Robert Uren.
Supt of Cradle Roll, Mrs Henry Nygard.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13

BY KATHRYN GOWMAN.


here Friday in the interests of the
Singer Sewing Machine company.
Albert Gibbon made a business trip
to Linden one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Gowman and
children Vera and Leonard were
visitors Saturday at the home Of her
sister Mrs Ebert Hughes at Pecatonica.
Miss Ella Jenkins attended the
teachers meeting held at Dodgeville
Friday.
Thomas Rain was in Milwaukee a
few days the past week on a combined
business and pleasure trip.
E. E. Ellsworth, who has been very
i'll with the mumps and erysipelas, is
recovering under the care of Dr.. L. H.
Treglown.
Sperry cook was at Linden Saturday
on business and calling on his relatives.
Ed and Mrs I. S. Crecelius returned
to their home at Aurora, ILL.,, Monday,
after spending the past three weeks
here and at Cobb.
Marshall Smith of Linden spent
Saturday and Sunday here with his
father, James Smith, who is quite feeble.
John Ellsworth of Livingston and
Reuben Ellsworth of Mineral Point
paid a visit to their brother Elmer, who
was quite i'll last week.
Ellie Burkholtz of GAINESVILLE was
here for brief time recently visiting
old acquaintance.
). r. Burton was at Dodgeville
Saturday attending the school board
and teachers meeting
Mrs John Gowman entertained her
Sunday School class and few friends
at her home Friday evening, and served
1Oc lunch to help pay the coal bill Of
the A. j. church.
Mrs Mary Cushman was down from
Montfort last week to visit her mother,
Grandma Nolen.
Miss Jeanette Liddle returned home
Saturday evening from BarneveId,
where she has been guest at the
home of her sister Mrs Everett Jones
for some time.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs Nick Bono
novich, on Friday, Jan. 7, a daughter.
Miss Almira johnson of Edmund en-
joyed visit this week with her brother
Lawrence and wife here.
Wilson Dolphin spent the past week
at New Providence, looking after bust
ness and visiting relatives and friends.
Prof. Hughes returned Monday from
enjoying his vacation at Platteville,
Milwaukee, Chicago and Mineral Point.
Will cambridge and family received
visit from his father, G. G.. Balm
bridge, Of Platteville few day recent
ly.
Mrs Will Thomas and son Carlton
and Miss Josie Sabish of Belleville,
Wis, visited friends in this village one
day last week.
Mrs Verna Hollingsworth was enter
tanned at the homes of friends at Platte
vile during the past two weeks.
After the pupils and teachers enjoy
ing a vacation since Dec. %, our school
commenced Monday.
Mary David of Platteville was visit
ing this week at the home of her uncle
W. v Bainbridge and family.
James Smith has gone to Linden for
an indefinite stay at the home Of his
son Marshall and family.
e. e.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
LOST BROTHER RETURNS.
He's Rich, Too, and Sister Quits Worf
In PAPER Company.

Kalamazoo, Mich.-No longer is ii
necessary for Miss Lucy Vandyke to
work long hours in a rag room of g
local paper company. She is now liv-
ing in one of the finest country homes
in Kalamazoo county. The change in
the condition of things is due to long
lost brother, who it was believed was
dead He has returned from Alabama.
where he made money.
Vandyke spent days in trying to Sc
cure some trace of the family he left
here twenty years ago. His efforts
have just been rewarded by the dis
covery of his sister.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
Public Notice.

All persons indebted on book ac-
count to the firm of Anderson & Kuel
ling please call and settle on Or before
February 1, 1916. All accounts re-
naming due after that date will be
placed for collection.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
FOR SALE
Home of the late Mrs. E. N. Jacobs

The home of the late Mrs. E. N. Jacobs in the
first ward of the city of Mineral Point. Con-
venient to M. E. Church or st. Mary's Catholic
Church. This is a modern, up to- date S-room
dwelling, with bathroom and closets. A number
one heating plant city water, electric lights
and everything necessary to make a complete
home The property is vacant and possession
can be had Immediately. and will be sold at a
reasonable price for such place.
For terms and particulars see
J. B. REYNOLDS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
CROW WITH ST IN ITS BEAK.
California Sportsman Kills Bird anc
Receivers the Bill.

notorious for it's kleptomaniac tenden-
cies and known to steal almost any
thing, without regard to it's value, but
from the construction camp of the Chi
co Construction company, near Ship
pee, south of this city. comes a story
Of a crow that was discriminating
enough to steal something of value.
John Schonlow, foreman for the com
pany. went hunting. He fired into
flock of crows, killing one. When
Schonlow picked up the bird he found
lightly clasped in it's beak one dollar
Dill.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
House and Seven Acres
For Sale.

House has five rooms and summer
kitchen. Good cistern and well, cement root
house, wood shed and chicken house on the
place. Seven acres of good land, different
kinds of frnit trees, and grape vines.
Inquire on the place of George Thrasher or Of
the Mineral Point Real Estate Agency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
Miss Nettie v. Wallis,

Graduate Of the American Conservatory
of Music, Chicago, gives piano and
organ lessons. For terms inquire at
the home in this city. Phone 90.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13

II don't drink cried Mike Donlin
when the gamblers tried to bride him
to throw the crucial game. Then they
hit him. See what happened in Fright
Off the Bat" at the World Theatre on
Friday, Jan. IA.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
Settle Bills.

All people owing bills to Hubert K.
Davis are obliged to call and settle on
or before February 1, 1916. Residence
at Rewey. HUBERT K. DAVIS,
ReWey, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
His Contribution.

Every performer is going to con-
tribute q little to our show. The
strong man is going to give some ex-
hibitionS Of his strength
Il see He. too, will contribute his
might. American
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
Gold Bonds.

Young men and women can
now attend business college and
be furnished work to pay board.
Schools at Racine, Waukesha,
Beaver Dam. Positions guaran-
teed. Address Williams Business
College, Milwaukee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
ADVERTISE M ENTS
For Sale.

The property of J. j. Hanscom in
the first ward; 8-room house; bath;
laundry; furnace heat; electric lighted;
barn and wood shed. For terms in
quire at house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
Curious Echo.

There is an extraordinary echo in
the cathedral at Pisa. Ii you sing TWO
notes there is no reverberation. but if
you sing three they are taken up,
swelled and prolonged into a beautiful
harmony.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13

In order to close up the Branger
estate the homestead will be offered at
a bargain. See the Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
Residence For Sale.

I desire to sell my residence on the
north side Of Mineral street in the first ward
near ST. Mary's church. 1t is pleasantly stu
ated on a good corner lot. House contains eight
good rooms; good cistern and good barn on
the place. Mrs. NICHOLAS WAGNER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
Citv Residence For Sale.

The property known as the William
Lanyon, Jr., residence is for Sale. 1t has all
modern improvements, and is centrally located
Inquire of J. A. Meserole. Mineral Point. Wis
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
No Difference There.

Yes said the prince who married
Cinderella. my wife has the smallest
foot in the kingdom"
"Yes?"
But she can put it down as hard as
anybody Louisville Courier-J Journal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
Farm to Rent.

24O acres about 9 miles west of
Mineral Point. Apply to j. w.
Hutchinson.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
Co to j. j. MaUger

for Watch and Jewelry Repairing. All
work guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
FARMS FOR SALE

Oh, tHpFC ~ miles from village Of
= II dNLhLC 1400populatfon. l50 acres
tillable, gravel loan and black loan soil, 40
acres valuable timber, estimated $4,000 feet, good
buildings, running water handy; 700 apple trees.
Including ~ cows. team, crops, sugar tools.
farming TOOLS Price 5000. Easy terms. Free
list. ELLIS Bros, Springfield. N. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13

"You didn't stop to clean your hands
before you saved my life" said Viola.
Fright Off the Bat'' is charming lit
tie romance. At the World Theatre on
Friday. Jan. IA.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13

R. J. Penhallegon for safe invest
ments.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, Jan. II, 1916.-Let
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed at
the Mineral Point postoffice:
Mrs. Will Nankin. Mrs Susy N Dairs.
Joseph Herman, L. ). krugen.
In calling for above, please say advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
For Watch and JeWeIry
Repairing

go to J. J. Mauger. All work guaran
teed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13

VANTED-Man to sell trees, shrubs, roses,
w berry bushes Permanent. BROWN BROS.
NURSERIES, Rochester, n. Y.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13

TOR SALE Standing timber. PoLKINGHoRN
Il BROS. Phone BIB.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13

WANTED-To borrow $4,000 for term of
w years at per cent on good farm security.
Address W. care of The Democrat, Mineral
Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13

TOR SALE-Two Short Horn bulls-one
Il yearling and one last spring calf M. j.
LAvERTY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13
House and Two Acres.

quire at house.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13

STRAYED-Amongst our cattle on the Sam
- Ross farm one red calf. Owner may have
same by paying chargeq, proving property and
taking stray away A. L. GRADER & FERRILL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-01-13

EOUND-On Monday, Jan. 3. in front of the
IL K P Hall, small black rosary Owner
may obtain the same by calling at this Office and
paying for this notice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-29
RELIEF URGENTLY NEEDED
Famine Threatened in wilkes cour+~
~. u Unless Flood Victims Get
Some Outside Aid

WASHINGTON. July 2s.-The recen,
Hood In Wilkes County, North care.
ma cut the inhabitants off from the
outside world for eleven DAYS and
caused a damage of $4,000, 600. + w
Church. of Summit, " c., wrote Ron
resentative Church. of California, here
to-day.
MI Church, who lives twenty miles
from the home of Representative
Doughton, of North Carolina, said the
Hood was the first calamity to visit
the people of Western North Carolina -
and that Small creeks became rivers
and swept away dwellings and stores =
y little famine will be experienced
among the people in relief is not for
warded soon, he wrote.
Representative Doughton. who re-
turned from the flooded districts Of his
state to-day, told his colleagues whole
sides OF mountains were washed away
by the floods, and that the situation Is
deplorable.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-29
RURAL LETTER CARRIERS
HAVE STRENUOUS DAY
Adjourn at Mtdnight--Omccrs VIII II.
Elected and Next Meeting PIncc
Chosen TO-Dny
Especial 10 The Times

H.. L.
DANVILLE. VA. July 9S.-Thc Ru-
RAJ Letter Carriers Associa ton. OF
virginia. after starting a night SEES.
sion that promised to last into tho
early hours of the morning, gave up
tho attempt ut midnight when dele
EateS. tired after strenuous day,
FOUND 1t hard TO listen to reports pre-
sented by committees. and adjourned
to meet Tomorrow morning 1t was
anticipated that officers would be
elected tonight. also delegates to the
national convention at Chicago. and
next years meeting place chosen. This
VIII be done tomorrow.
c. 3. Scott, of Richmond. state In
Dor commissioner. tonight reviewed
tho good roads work done in Virginia
during the past year
1t was made known tonight that ii
strong effort would be made at the
Chicago convention to have c. +. Coft-
man, of Maurcrtown. president of the
state association. elected national sec
rotary.
The first business session of the or
ganization was held this morning
with about 100 delegates present w
r.. Epes delivered short address on
the associations work. making sug-
Gcstions how to obtain greater inter
est and how to increase the member
ship.
RI. c. Old, OF Lynnhaven, and 4. w.
Burfoot and j. S. Click, of Bridge
water, made addresses on the practi-
cability of different types of vehicles
for rural free delivery men. During
the session, y. y Hunt, OF Oxford.
~ c.. made an address.
The session came TO an end in
furry when objection was raised by
several delegates TO the adoption OF
a resolution commencing President
Wilson. The DIRECTORS claimed that
the association is not a political body
and that such resolution was out Of
order. The resolution was not adopt
ed, motion 10 adjourn being made
and carried.
This afternoons session was taken
up principally with reports OF special
committees.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-29
U. S. BLACKLIST PROTEST
Is DELIVERED IN LONDON
officials, Not Having Had Time TO Mas.
ter Contests, Decline to
Discuss IT.

LONDON. July 2s.-The protest of
the United States government against
the British statutory blacklist was de
livcred TO the Foreign Office late to-
day. but officials there not having had
time to master it's contests decline to
discuss II.
1t is known that while the note is
couched in softer language than the
mails-detention documents. 1t never
;heless plainly states that the United
states government cannot admit the
validity Of the black list on account
OF the far-reachinE effect its ramiaca-
tons Will have on the trade of its
citizens.
The British government is informed
the note VIII be given out to the Amer
lean press on Monday. but there is no
indication as yet of the time of it's
publication here. a diplomat familiar
with the contents Of the note states
that It's publication here Is liable to
cause much surprise. as for the last
week Washington correspondents of
English newspapers have conveyed the
Impression that the agitation in the
United States against the black list had
ceased.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-29
MEETING is STORMY
Alleged "Stcam- Roller" Methods On
icct"d {" ut DnnviIlc Republican
Gathering.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
pANNlLLE. VA. July PA Repub.
iican mass-meeting. the largest since
mat neld a the launching of Taft
cafnpaiGn. was held here tonight 10
c!ect -FOUR delegates and alternates 10
me Rocky Mount convention on August
s r. w Shackelford, O. +. Powell
Z. O. Hall and ]. NJ. Robertson we're
elected. with power TO choose their
own ai'ernates and j. B. StovaN. prom
inent III Republican politics for twenty
years was elected city chairman, re-
Placlns former postmaster Frank
LuHpkin. who. although nominated. de I.
ci!ned to run
The meeting was stormy. w. l. Wiz.
zener oo1ectinE to alleged steam
,oller methods Counter-charges we're
brought by members of the NOMINATING
committee and pandemonium reirnad
Wiezener stated that the Republican
party In Danrille is dead, and that
~ Is oeins ousted by the Socialists. A
citE committee also was appointed 70.
night. To-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-29
gAPTIsTs ELECT OFFICERS
Churches in james River Association
Hold Meeting Nenr New
Canton.
Especial to The Dispatch

ISpecial to The Times Dispatch
NEW CANTON. VA. July 2S-The
James River Baptist Association. which
includes all the white Baptist churches
in buckingham and Cumberland Coun-
ties. and several churches in Apo
mattox and Goochland Counties as
we'll has been in session at Mt. Zion
Baptist Church. near this place. during
the past three days Large crowds have
been in attendance.
The churches reported n large num-
her of additions to their membership
during the year, while the total OF
money contributed for missionary and
other purposes during the same period
was largely In excess Of that given
during any previous year in the as
sociations history.
The officers elected by the associa-
ton for the ensuing year are: Rev. R.
w. Bagwell. New Canton. moderator;
Rev. ]. II. Gordon. vice moderator:
Professor D. N. Davidson. Gold Hill,
clerk and treasurer. The next meeting
will be held with Cedar Baptist Church,
this county
Among the notable visitors at the
sessions ,were:i Rev. George W. Nc
Daniel, D. D.; Lieutenant- Governor J..
Taylor Ellyson, Isaac Diggs, President
F. r. Boatwright, r. D. Garland and
Robert p. Chambers, all OF Richmon
and Rev. Mr.. stump, OF W st glnia.