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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
COMMERCIAL CLUB
six New Members. Proposed
City Bond Issue Discussed.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Mineral Point Commercial club was
held Monday evening, Six new appli
cations for membership were voted on
The following resolution was presented
and adopted:
Resolved that members of the club who have
heretofore withdrawn may be reinstated within
60 days from the date hereof in the same man
ner in which new members are admitted except
that they shall not be required to pay any
initiation fee, and who are not i'll arrears with
their dues when they make application to be
reinstated.
Robert M. Crawford then addressed
the club in relation to the proposed
bonding Of the city for reconstruction
and extension Of the water works.
After general remarks the matter was
referred to the Promotion committee to
confer with the council relative to the
same. j. w. HORN, Secretary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
The BEST CONCERT
The Mineral Point Band Scores a
Great Success.

"The best band concert | ever attend
ed, this was the common expression OF
sentiment heard as the large audience
poured out the Municipal Theatre Tues
DAY evening, after the splendid musical
performance which celebrated Washing
tons birthday. It was indeed great
concert, and reflected credit upon our
we'll organized band of skilled musi
clans, and especially upon their direct
or, and others who by their talent
made the concert one grand success.
Those who assisted were:
Miss Gretchen Cox of Chicago-Vio-
lin Soloist.
Male Quartette- Henry Bray, W. B..
East, Geo. S. Huxtable, L. G. Stair.
Prof. S. T. Osborne-Bass Soloist
Joseph I. Maust-Tenor.
Master Everett Wiesen- Soprano.
Mrs. J. f. Hendra-Reader
Everybody has words of praise for all
who took part in the program; and all
pronounce Miss Cox a moss accom-
plished musician.
One man in the audience, whose bus
mess it is to attend and criticise per-
formances, said the event would do
credit to the musical talent of a town
of 80, 900 or 10000 inhabitants.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
Nicholas kessler.

Died in Mineral Point, February 16,
1916, Mr. Nicholas Kessler; aged nearly
50 years.
Nicholas Kessler was born in the
village of Birken Bringhausen, Ger
many, on March 21, 1928. He left his
native land and came to America in 1859,
coming directly to Mineral Point. He
afterward went to st. Louis for short
time but soon returned to Mineral Point
and remained here from that time.
He was married before leaving Ger
many to Katherine Cook, who died in
1898.
He learned the tailors trade in his
native land and was occupied by il
during all his active lifetime. He is
survived by one son, five daughters an6
five grandchildren; also by one brother
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
MIJNHEER FOKKER.


declared to be German copies Of tha
French Gnome. though claimed to be
the Mercedes engine Of 200 horsepower.
The bullet proof deviators attached
to the blades OF the FOkker. rendering
the machine almost immune from the
fire of the enemy. are said by the
French 70 be the invention Of one of
their hierS, GarroS, who was captured
by the Germans in Flanders only a
few months ago.
Fokker. apparently the guiding gen
JUS III German monOplane' activity. had
this bullet proof device on his ma
chimes which first attracted the attcn-
ton Of his adyer$aricS last Dp"e-4hCr.
During that month he ana h:< assist
ants brought down sixteen British aero.
planes without DAMAGE to their own
machines. The French loss is believed
to have been fully rs large. although
statistics in this as i'll al French caSu-
alties have been withheld from The
public
The chief value of the I|Okkcr is its
speed, this being over Il hundred miles
an hour ana exceeding by twenty-five
or thirty miles an hour anything which
the British or the French mOnOplanes
can accomplish. and Fokker himself
seems to be responsible for this unique
feature of his machine. The gun is
stationary The fier has only TO steer
the mOnOplanc.
In action the FOkker rises swiftly to
a great height. 1000 feet or more and
above the air craft Of the British and
French, and there it awaits the appear
ance below Of the enemy. Then 1t
stands on it's head and dives, sending
down a stream Of bullets which forms
a cone, at the apex of which is it's own
gun The cylinder covers every inch or
the victims immediate area of escape.
Two men operate the steering gear,
and a passenger is apt to be found in
front working a machine gun in those
cases when the Fokker is able to take
range directly behind its enemy, aim
ing then along a straight line which
covers the enemy's pilot, engine and
tanks, destroying or injuring every
thing in one fusillade.
About five years ago FOkker made
his appearance in the German flying
corps, and his first mOnoplane was re-
ceived with such small enthusiasm
there that the invention was offered to
the British government. Some English
experts examined it, recommended it
as being uncapsizable, but so badly
constructed that it made the flier's life
anything but secure. They therefore
declined to recommend it's purchase by
Britain.
Nothing more was heard of Fokker
except in a general way until his for
midable new monoplanes entered the
field last December.
Read over the want advertisements.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
DANIELS RETURNED HER DIME
Told Little New York Girl People VIII
Buy Warships With Taxes.

GUy '. 2fSHIPS WIN 0NSS'
New York.-Thirteen-y Mar
jore Sterrett's dime will never be used
to help build a new battleship for
Uncle Sam. Secretary of the Navy
Daniels returned to her the 10 cents in
stamps to start patriotic movement
all over the country for public fund
to buy battleship.
With it went a letter from the secre-
tary, in which he said:
Your patriotic action is indeed COM
mendable, and I congratulate you on the
motives which prompted your action, but
I am returning the stamps herewith. The
revenue required for such naval construc-
ton as the representatives Of the people
believe to be justified and necessary viii
be obtained by taxation in the usual man
ner, and | believe that every American
like yourself will gladly submit to the tax
alton which his spokesman sees fit to inn
pose and will thereby make unnecessary
individual contribution.
Believe me, with very best wishes, cor
daily yours. JOSEPHUS DANIELS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
WOLVES SUFFER HEAVILY.
Minnesota Farmers Busy SIaughterns
Animals In Snow.

Minneapolis. Minn.-Men and boys
who fly over the snow with the speed
of birds are carrying terror and death
to the wolves of northern Minnesota,
according to a letter received here by
Carlos Avery, state game and fish COM
missioner, from G. A. Saunders, g.
state warden at Badger, in Roseau
county.
No wolf can outrun these flying men,
for the wolves break through the thin
snow crust. while the men, who do
their flying on skis, skim the surface
easily. Mr.. Saunders writes that he
has organized four communities for a
campaign of wolf determination and
that more than a hundred wolves have
fallen, the greatest slaughter of wolves
ever known in that section.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
CARD CT THANKS
Mrs. John Aide.

With regret and sorrow this city re-
ceived the report of the death Of Mrs.
John Aide of this city, which occurred
at St. Joseph's hospital at Dodgeville
Thursday morning, Feb. II, 1916. Two
weeks previous she had gone there TO
have an operation performed, only to
find that her malady was incurable.
Death came after two weeks of painful
illness borne with christian fortitude
and resignation. Surrounded by her
devoted husband and family she passed
from this life we'll prepared with the
last rites of the Catholic church of
which she was devoted adherent.
Mrs. Aides illness was only Of three
months duration. During that time
she was at the St. Joseph Mercy hospi
tai in Dubuque on two occasions but
all the good sisters in charge at either
place, proved OF no avail The body
was brought to this city Thursday
morning and rested at her home here
when funeral services were held at St.
Marys church. Requiem high mass
was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Nicholas
Weyer, who also delivered an excellent
sermon full of words of solace and
comfort to the grief stricken family.
The pail bearers were: Edward Ley,
Victor Meuer, William Norman, James
Murphy and John McDermott. The
many beautiful floral offerings and the
large concourse of friends that con-
stituted the funeral procession gave
mute evidence of the tender love and
esteem.
Mrs. Aide, whose maiden name was
Elizabeth Neidermeyer, was born in
Highland, May 5, 1866. She was
united in marriage at Highland, May
7, 1889, to Mr. John Aide. Three
daughters and two sons blessed this
union; one son preceded her in death
in infancy. The family resided at
Highland until about six years ago.
when they came to tn S city and
bought home in the south part of
town, where the devoted Christian
mother will be greatly missed. Inter
ment was held at St. Mary's cemetery.
Besides her husband, three daughters
and one son, mother, two brothers
and q sister Surviyn har
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors, who so kindly assisted US
during the illness and death of our wife
and mother.
Mr.. JOHN AIDE AND FAMILY
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
A Danoerous Wound.

Elmore Argall received a very dan
gerous wound one day last week. He
stepped on a wire nail driven through
a board, and upturned. The nail ran
nearly through his foot. He is a very
large man and was carrying on his
shoulder at the time, hog which he
had butchered.
Under the care of DR.. Ludden he is
recovering
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
BANQUET at White House.

One of the pleasant social events of
this week was a banquet given by Mr.
and Mrs w. J. Penhallegon Monday
evening at their club room to the en-
ployes of their store and the occupants
of their different buildings. The spa
cious room represented a scene of beauty
decorated iu honor of George Washing
ton with flags, bunting, palms and a
large picture of the father of our coun-
try which proved very attractive. Over
forty guests We're served at three tables,
each table was decorated with cherry
tree and natural flowers and ferns.
The place cards were hatchet design
and little hatchets were every where in
evidence. Delicious refr eshments were
served. Pleasant social chat and merry
humor combined with the sweet strains
of music from the Italian orchestra and
vocal music by the male quartette made
this banquet pleasing memorable
event.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
a Pleasant Surprise.

Mrs Herbert Varcoe was very pleas
antly surprised at her home Saturday
evening, it being her birthday, by a
number of her friends. After spending
the evening in cards and partaking of a
lunch served from we'll filled baskets,
they donated a number of beautiful
presents. The party then returned to
their respective homes wishing Mrs
Varcoe many happy returns of the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Among the many new books just re-
ceived are the following:


ceived are the following:
Shaw, Anna Howard - Story of a
pioneer.
A most vigorous, direct, unusual
recounting of facts worthy the telling.
An account of the authors connection
with the suffrage movement is given in
an interesting manner. The story of
her childhood and youth in the pioneer
days of the west, with the humor
which runs through it all. makes the
book one which many people will
enjoy.
Keller, Helen-Story of my life.
Letters and experiences of this well
known girl blind and deaf from
infancy.
PICTURE BOOKS FOR LITTLE FOLKS.
At the open door.
Twilight town.
Eugene Field Reader.
Merry animal tales
Indoors and out.
Little Red Riding Hood.
Cinderella.
Jack the giant killer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
THE PROPOSED BONDS.

nous local sentiment in favor of sub
mitting the question of the proposed
issue of waterworks reconstruction OF
extension bonds to the vote of the peo-
pie. The Democrat suggests that ii
would be Well TO call public meeting
for the consi3 Iteration of this and other
matters of local government. The peo-
pie OF Mineral Point ought to hold a
town meeting at least once year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
Herman GoIliner Of WaukeSha
County.

Waukesha Dispatch, February 19:
Herman Golliner, pioneer of the town
of Lisbon, died last week; aged 68 years.
He leaves his wife, four sons and three
daughters Funeral services were held
Monday morning from St. Peter and
St. Pauls church, Duplainville.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Golliner of Mineral
Point attended the funeral at Duplain
vile on Monday of last week; and Fred
was present with his brother during his
last illness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
She Hid $3.50 Under Table.

Columbus, Ind.-When Miss Tillie
Hill, who had spent her entire life
with her uncle, Henry P. Palmer, here,
died recently it was thought she had
some money saved. Palmer wondered
what had become of the money he felt
certain she had saved. A man was
called in to clean the rooms, and when
he turned over a table he found $3ac I'D
bills concealed there.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
ST. JOSEPH SOCIETY OFFICERS

At recent meeting of st. Joseph's
society of st. Mary's church the fol
lowing officers were elected:
Nicholas Keffer-President
John Norman-Vice President.
Henry W Frieden-Secretary.
Phillip denfeller-Treasurer.
William Norman-Standard Bearer.
Alois Burghardt-Marshal.
Chris Whitford-Trustee for three years
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to thank the many kind
friends and neighbors who so kindly
assisted US in the sickness and death OF
our beloved mother, Cathrine Jewell.
And especially do we thank Rev. Emery
and the Methodist choir.
Mr.. AND MRS. JOHN BROWN 81 FAMILY,
MRS. CULLEN AVER,
MRS. EMMA JAMES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
PAUL REGEn'S SALE CALLED OFF

Paul Reger, having rented another
farm, has called off the public sale Of
live stock and farm machinery which
was advertised in The Democrat last
week. The sale will not be held Please
circulate this notice.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24

The lack of German dyes has resulted
in a slight change in color Of some
American postage stamps. This was
admitted by Director Jos. E. Ralph, OF
the bureau of engraving and printing
One billion stamps are printed by the
bureau every month.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
Victory in Bravery.

All work of man is as the swim
mer's. A waste ocean threatens to de-
YOUR him; if he front it not bravely 1t
will keep it's word By incessant wise
defiance of it, lusty rebuke and buffet
of it, behold how loyalty it supports
him-bears him as it's conqueror along.
Thomas Carlyle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
FREE LECTURE AT
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
M. S. LARMORE.

M. S. Larmore Lecturer reformer Of
Kokomo, Indiana, will deliver one of
his popular lectures at 800 p. M.
Sunday, February 27.
Come and hear this noted lecturer
Given under the auspices of the Lecture
Bureau of the Forward Press"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24

Can Order Telephone Connection.
By decision of the supreme court
the law by which the railroad COM
mission is authorized to order physical
connections between telephone COM
panies is upheld.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
Inventor Of German AerOpIanG
Is a DutChmdn.
CAUSES DlSMAY TO ENEMY.
At First Youths Monoplane Received
Little Endorsement In Germany-Eng-
land Also Rejected Invention-Has
Played Prominent Part In War and
Created Havoc In Britain and France.

Mijnheer Fokker, the inven-
tor of the monoplane which has Gre
ated havoc and CONSERVATION in Great
Britain and France. is native of Hol-
land and is said to be not more than
twenty-three or tWenty-four years old.
He has spent the greater part of his
life in Germany, but would appear to
be thoroughly familiar with the French
flying machines.
The appearance of the Fokker is al
most identical with that of the French
Morane mOnoplane, which was often
used by Gustave Hamel and which was
used by Brock in England in the early
part of 1914 in winning the race from
Hendon to Manchester and back, while
the rotary engines of the FOkker are
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
Annreciative Robert.

We were having turkey dinner and
expecting company. Little Robert
came over and, seeing the turkey,
asked to stay. After a generous help
ing he looked up with bright smile
and said: Didn't God make good
thing when he made stomach?"-
Exchange.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
NEW SCALES INSTALLED.

The Mineral Point Lumber Company
have installed new ton Howe Scales
of the latest model, at their office on
Commerce street, near the railway sta
ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
JUDGE ALDRO JENKS HONORED

Elected Grand High Priest of Wis
consin Royal Arch Masons.
At the meeting of the Grand Chapter
held in Milwaukee last week Judge
Aldro jerks was chosen Grand High
Priest, an honor most worthily be-
slowed Judge jerks is an enthusiastic
Mason, and regularly attends the meet
ings of the grand lodge and chapter,
where his wise counsel has great
weight with his Masonic brothers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24

E'Sell two poor COWS and replace them
with one good cow This, owing to
the scarcity Of silage and the high price
of feeding stuff, is the step being advo-
Gated in one upper Wisconsin country
this winter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT, Feb. 21, 1916.-Let.
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed a
the Mineral Point postoffice:
w. G. Ellwood, (2) Joseph l.. Barry.
Tony Genarella Geo. Gilman.
Frank Lider Vincenzo Lucidi.
Sam Pisano..
In calling for above, please say advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD Postmaster
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
Basket Social.

A basket social will be held at the
Willow Springs school house, District
No. I, February %. A good program
will be given Della M. Farrey, teacher.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
Mrs. Mary Ann Fitzsimons.

Mary Ann Fitzsimons, a daughter OF
Thomas and Ann Berry, was born
January 25, 1886, in Hadderfeld,
Yorkshire, England, and died February
19, 1916.
She came to America with her par
ents in 1913, coming to Mineral Point
in June of that year. Her girlhood life
was spent on farm a few miles east of
Mineral Point, where she was married
to Mr.. Peter Spang, after which she
lived in Dodgev:lle for a number OF
years. Three children were born to
this union, two of whom died in in
fancy and one Mr.. Joseph, Spang who
preceded his mother to the grave just
one year ago.
In 1878 she was married to Mr..
Richard FitZsimons, who with one
daughter are left to mourn the death Of
loving wife and mother. Friends and
neighbors will all testify to the con-
slant care and faithful attendance
rendered by her daughter during the
later years of her mothers life.
Besides her husband and daughter,
she is survived by one sister Mrs.
Richard Fl. James Of Mineral Point;
three brothers, Alfred Of Long Beach,
CAL, John and &William Of Mineral
Point, besides two grandsons and one
great granddaughter.
The funeral was held Monday with
interment at Dodgeville, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24

More than 5000 stations are used for
breeding purposes in Wisconsin at the
present time. Of these, 1853 are of
grade or scrub breeding. This is a de-
crease of 23.2 per cent in the number of
inferior sires used in the state since
1907, when the stallion enrolment law
was passed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
ENTERED INTO REST
William CaIIes.

Mr.. William Dalles passed away from
this life last Wednesday morning with
all the solemn rites of the Catholic
church. He was failing in health for
the past year. He was a firm believer
and a noble Christian of the Catholic
religion.
He was born in Luxem burg. March
16. $780, At the age of ten he came to
this country with his parents, who
lived at Port Washington, Wis. Here
be was united in marriage on Septem-
tenn 6, 1861, to Angelina Linden, who
preceded him to the grave twenty five
years ago. To this union were born
four children John, dying in infancy !;
Susan Beutler of Laramie, Wyoming
Joseph, who preceded him eight years
ago; and Peter of this place. He also
leaves fourteen grandchildren and one
great grandchild.
From Port Washington he moved to
the city of Mineral Point, where he re-
uudluCu lOI SuOIU ClLLlc, WHSu uO pun :
chased the farm. where Peter now
resides. For several years he has made
his home with his son Peter, who did
all that was possible to make life
pleasant for him.
The deceased was highly respected
citizen and kind and faithful father
and will be greatly missed by those
who loved him.
The funeral took place with requiem
high mass at St. Mary's Catholic
church last Friday morning at 1920
with Rev. N. Weyer officiating and
with interment at the ST. Mary's ceme-
terry.
CARD CT THANKS
To those who so kindly assisted dur
ing the death of our beloved father and
grandfather we extend our sincere
thanks-MR. and MRS. PETER DALLEs
and FAMILY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24

Peter Kessler, who lives in Dallas, Wis,
and is now in the ninety sixth year OF
his age.
Mr. Kessler was a member of the
Lutheran church from his childhood
and lived an earnest, conscientious and
upright life. He was a gentleman IN
the very best sense of the term. He
was man of strong and sterling char
acter blended with extreme kindliness
of disposition. His chief interest was
in his home and family, where he was
ever kind and affectionate husband
and father.
The deceased was an invalid for the
last few years and during that time he
had received the kindest care and atten-
tion his children could give.
In his going, Mineral Point loses one OF
it's oldest and most highly respected
citizens.
Funeral services were held on Mon
day, with Rev G. W. Emery officiating.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24

Look over the Want Advs. on page s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-02-24
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors, who so kindly assisted us
during the illness and death of our wife
and mother
Mr.. JOHN AIDE AND FAMILY.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-10-27
All Things Work Together for Good.

The merely moral IS not the only
good! Righteousness Is not the only
virtue! Love Is not all, justice is not
all. charity, patience, humility, these
IRE not ull. 1t may be tina: in some
future consummation-in the kingdom
Of heaven II one will-there is place
for the fruits of wlckedness, sobeit
that they were begotten Of power. In
deed he who has lived out his three
score years has discovered In his own
progressing sclfhood, that life's whole
does not lie in gladness or IN sorrow
only. or in duty only, or In reaching
or renouncing the hearts desire. or In
accomplishing the beheld achievement
Of the mind; but perhaps in all Of
these. and In much besides that seemed
unrelated to any good. but rather con-
ncctcd with palpable lapscs.-Henry
Osborn Taylor, in Atlantic.