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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
ENTERED INTO REST
Peter Opie.

Peter Opie was born in Shullsburg.
Wis, February Is, 1848, and passed
from this life to the life beyond Thurs
day, January 25, 1917.
A part of his early life was spent in
Dodgeville, where he learned the black
smith trade, which he afterward fol-
lowed He was united in marriage to
Miss Jane Noble on November 16, 1867.
To this union were born five children,
three of whom survive: William and
Fred Opie of Mineral Point and Charles
Opie of Linden. He lived for some
time at Calumet, Mich, and Linden,
Wis, but the remainder Of his life was
spent in Mineral Point.
The deceased had been great suf
ferer for many years and his death
was not unexpected and came as q
happy release from pain.
He was a member of the Methodist
Episcopal church from early life and
was actively identified with church
work until his health failed.
The funeral services were held Sat
urday afternoon at the home of his son
Fred and from the Methodist church,
Rev. c.. ". Emery officiating. Inter
ment was in Graceland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
GIANT WOLVES OF THE SEA.
Savage Killer Whales Swim In Ranks,
Like Trained Soldiers.

The killer whale usually travels and
hunts in schools" or packs of from
three to a dozen or more individuals.
Unlike most whales, the members Of
these schools do not travel in strag-
Cling party, but swim side by side.
their movements as regularly timed as
those of soldiers. A regularly spaced
ly cutting the undulating surface of
the sea produces a singularly sinister
effect. The evil impression is we'll JUS
tilted, since killers are the most savage
and remOrseless of whales. The jaws
are armed with rows of effective teeth.
with which the animals attack and de-
YOUR seals and porpoises and even de-
strOy some Of the larger whales.
Killers are like giant wolves of the
sea, and their ferocity strikes terror to
other warm blooded inha bitants of the
deep. The Eskimos of the Alaskan
coast of Bering sea consider killers as
actual wolves in sea form. They be-
lieve that in the early days, when the
world was young and men and animals
could change their form at will, land
wolves often went to the edge of the
shore ice and changed to killer whales,
and the killers returned to the edge Of
the ice and came out as wolves, to go
ravening over the land. Some of the
natives assure one that even today GER
tain wolves and killers and still ca
dowed with this power and on account
Of their malignant character are much
feared by hunters.
Killers are known to swallow small
seals and porpoises entire and attack
large whales by tearing away their
feshy lips and tongues. When attack"
ing large prey they work in packs,
with all the unity and fierceness Of so
many wolves. - National Geographic
Magazine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
COUPLE WED SEVENTY
YEARS WITHOUT STRIFE
Married Pair Celebrate Their Anniver-
sary of Life In Happiness.

Glasgow, MOI. P. Bentley, ninety
years old, and his wife, Mrs. Susan
Fristoe Bentley, eighty-eight years Of
age, were married seventy years ago
and never had fuss. They recently
celebrated their anniversary. They
live near Forest Green.
Mr.. Bentley, who has lived all his
life on his farm and still runs the 600
acre tract himself, is rated one Of the
wealthiest men in Charlton county,
having amassed a fortune of between
$4,000 and 100000.
Both he and his wife were born on
adjoining farms. When they were wed
they agreed that if either became an
CRY the other should take cognizance
of it and preserve an unruff1ed de-
meanor This. they say, is the secret
Of their smooth relations.
Nine children. five Of whom are liv-
ing. were born to the union. The five
are T. NJ. Bentley, Salisbury, Mo-; S. j.
Bentley, Forest Green; William Bent
lev and Mrs. William La Motto, Roa-
noke, Mo-, and Mrs. Lloyd Herring,
Forest Green.
The Bentley farm descended to its
present owner from his father, who OBJ
tanned it from the government by grant
in 1915
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
TOO GREAT A RISK.
Washington's Pensioner Dreaded the
Matrimonial Yoke.

Washineton's Pensioner Dreaded the
Matrimonial Yoke.
One of the recipients of Washington's
bounty was his old neighbor, Captain
John Posey. Posey sold Washington
not only his Ferry farm, but also his
claim to western lands: He became
financially embarrassed-in fact, ruin
ed; his family were scattered, and he
made frequent applications to Wash
ington for advice and assistance.
Washington helped to educate son,
St. Lawrence, who had been reduced
to the hard expedient of tending bar in
a tavern, and he also kept a daughter,
Milly, at Mount Vernon as a sort of
companion to Mrs. Washington. The
captain once wrote the following de-
lightful letter, which is quoted by Paul
Leland Haworth in George Washing
ton, Farmer
II could (have) been able to (have)
months AGoe, by marrying (an old
widow woman in this County. She
has large SONS (of) cash by her and
Prittey good Est.-She is as thick as
she is highland gifts drunk at Least
three or foure fimes) a weak-which is
Disagreable to me-has Viliant Sper-
rit when Drunk-its been (a) great Dis
pute in my mind what to Doe,-I be-
leave l shu'd Run all Resks-if my
Last wife, had been (an) Even tenn
nerd woman but her SDerrit has
Given me such (a) Shock-that l am
afraid to Run the Resk again."
Evidently the captain did not find a
way out of his troubles by the matri-
monial route, for somewhat later he
was in jail at Queenstown, presumably
for debt. and we find in one of Wash
ington's cash memorandum books un-
der date of Oct. Is, 1873, "By Charity
given Captn. Posey, four pounds" One
of the sons later settled in Indiana,
and Posey county is named after him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
Thoma-Good

Miss Marie Aletha Thoma, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs A. w. Thoma of this
city, was united in marriage to Lieuten-
ant Howard Harrison Good Of the
United States Navy Tuesday morning,
January 90 The bride was attended by
Miss Kathryn Davis. Mr. Anthony
Thoma, brother of the bride, served as
best man.
The wedding came as a surprise to
their many friends. The bride is very
highly esteemed, and is a graduate OF
St. Clara's college, Sinsinawa, and Of
the New England Conservatory OF
Music, Boston, and is q highly accom-
plished musician.
The groom is graduate of Annapolis,
class of 1912. The happy couple de-
parted on the afternoon train for points
of interest in the east, and will go for a
stay of several months to Charleston,
S. c., where the groom's duties are
with the torpedo boat Reid Of the re-
serve fleet, and from there they expect
to go to Galveston, Texas. ?
Many friends extend congratulations
and good wishes,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
THE DEMOCRACY
OF ACHIEVEMENT
A Splendid Lecture Upon a Gripping
Subject Lecture Room Of Con-
eregational Church, Wednes-
day, February 7, 1917.
CLARENCE LOCKE MILLER.

Clarence Locke Miller will lecture
this year On THE Democracy Of
Achievement" Mr. Miller, who has
long been student of Tostoy, will
bring a wealth Of information to his
audiences as we'll as appealing through
the imagination to both the intellect
and the heart 1t is a lecture that will
make you think. At this time, when
the world is so much interested in
problems of peace, this discussion Of
a modern prophet Of peace will prove
particularly timely.
The early scenes in Tolstoy's life will
be portrayed, and they are filed with
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
The WALDWlCK M. E. CHURCH

Semi = Centennial Services Saturday,
February II, 1912.
The semi centennial Of the Waldwick
M. E. Church will be celebrated Sat
urday, February II, 1917. with the
following
PROGRAM
10 to Has a. m. Fellowship meeting.
Dinner in the vestry.
p. IN. Called to oader by J. j.
Humbert.
Song and prayer.
Official organization of the church.
Read by the secretary.
Roll call of the first trustees.
Responses by the different persons.
Roll call Of the dead.
Rev. S. Cookson will take charge of
the meeting.
Five minute talks by visiting pastors.
Closing address, Prof D. O. Kinsman
of Lawrence College.
Supper in the vestry.
7:30 p. IN. Song. Prayer by Rev.
Dorling of Fayette.
Testimony meeting, conducted by
Rev. Guy Campbell of Blanchardville.
Sp. NJ. Sermon. Rev. w. F. Tomlin-
son, District Superintendent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
SOME SHOE; SIZE 21.

A report from Brockton, Mass, states
that a pair of shoes, size 81, and said
to be the largest ever made in this
country, have been completed at local
factory for Bernard Fl. Koyne of Des
Moines, Iowa. Koyne is 10 years of
age. weighs 275 pounds, and is feet,
9 inches tall.
Mark W. Terrill has in his possession
"last." used by the late George
Priestley in making boots for the giant
Randall, whose home was near Cottage
Inn. The "last'' is IA inches in length.
Randall was known as the "Scotch
giant and was a pioneer in the lead
region.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
IUUIIIIIDIIIIIIIIIIHIHIunIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl

Eva Humbert and Beulah Harker OF
Waldwick and Leila Davis were high
school visitors Friday afternoon.
A short time was given to the editors
and managers of the High School An
nual last Wednesday morning at which
time a number of the members of the
Staff presented the interests Of the An
nual to the students. The name select
ed for the publication is The Pointer. .
Last Friday, following the announce
ment made by the manager OF the An
nual some time ago, the advance sub
scription price was raised from IS
cents to one dollar. All students,
alumni, and others interested in the
schools should subscribe for this pub
lication which will be issued in the
spring.
The high school orchestra furnished
music for the home talent play given
for the benefit of the gymnasium, Fri
day and Saturday. Several high school
students also took part in the play
Because of the lack of certain credits
On the part Of large number Of stu
dents, a great deal of difficulty has
been experienced in arranging a pro-
gram for the second semester without
conflicts. The crowded condition of the
high school adds to the problem. One
class, political economy, recites at o:15
in the morning. So many are taking
physiology that it has been necessary to
form three sections in this subject.
The seniors received their class pins
last week, which reminds them that
school days are going TOO quickly.
Each senior has been given record
of the number of credits made in high
school, and each one is now in posi-
tion to know whether or not he has a
chance to graduate in the spring. The
matter of requirements and credits has
been carefully explained to all of the
students.
The two sections of senior German
have been combined to facilitate the
arrangement Of the program for this
semester. The English w class is TAX
ing up the study of the interesting
English writer. John Milton. The
American history students have started
the study of the Civil war and find it
a very interesting subject.
Glasses in dramatics and oratory
have been organized with Miss Cozzens
and Mr. Rood as teachers.
Miss McCalmont, the writing expert
who was here at the time the writing
system was introduced into the schools
last September, inspected the writing
one day last week. She reports marked
progress being made throughout the
schools. Miss Deal is the supervisor of
writing.
Mr. Rood was able to take up his
regular work last week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
LACE GROWS ON TREES.
Panama Product May Take Place of
Mosquito Netting.

New Orleans, La.-Lace grows on
trees On the isthmus of Panama, and
the trees grow wild in the swamps.
Captain L. w. Richards Of the steam
ship Norwalk brought a fine sample,
not merely as curiosity. but to induce
tests as to the probable utility of the
plant or the tree in this section.
When the bark of the limbs is strip
ped there are rolls of filmy substance
Of texture very much like mosquito
netting. The size Of these layers in
creases with the size Of the tree. the
largest being about a foot in diameter.
The fabric is strong and can be sewn
without tearing.
The natives use the stuff in making
garments. Captain Richards believes
that by cultivation the trees may be-
come very valuable, and if the lace
layers cannot be enlarged some process
may be perfected by which they can be
Joined into a fabric which will make
the finest mosquito bar and may even
serve for summer raiment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
MINERAL POINT CHICKENS AGAIN
IN THE FRONT

At the National Club Meet of Par
fridge Rocks held in connection with
the Greater Chicago Show, Jan. 1915,
II. G.. Jackson won 1st. pen.
c. G. Neal won 1st. hen, Champion
female, and 4th. cock at the National
Partridge Wyandott meet held at the
same show. This speaks we'll for Min
eral Point chickens. The competitor
was very large and keen in these class
es as the biggest in the country of these
varieties had large entries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
TIED DUCK WITH CRAVAT.
Left Diamond Stud on Ii, and That May
Account For Turkey Find.

Account For Turkey Find.
Cuero, Tex.-What Thomas Lovett of
this county believes to be the previous
history Of the recent story from Chi
cago telling of diamond stud valued
at $50 found in the craw of Thanks
giving turkey had it's inception in a
duck hunt here.
According to Lovett's story, while
hunting two years ago he slightly
wounded duck and decided to carry
the bird home He used his necktie to
bind the birds feet, neglecting to re-
move a diamond stud fastened therein.
Placing the supposedly helpless bird in
the rear of his conveyance, he started
home, when a futter a few minutes
later attracted his attention. He turn
ed in time to see the duck flying off
with his necktie dangling from its feet.
Cuero is in the center Of large tur-
key raising portion of Texas, and
many of the birds, which roam over a
large range, find their way to the Chi
cago market.
Mr.. Lovett so far has entered no
claim to the stud.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
"GLAZE," NEW WEATHER WORD
Old Fashioned "Sleet" Will Be Out of
Style This Winter.


Washington. - The old fashioned
"sleet" is going out Of style this win
ter before the newer "ice storm" and
"glaze," weather bureau officials re-
ported in their campaign for more ac-
curate terminology for various kinds
Of frozen rain. .Sleet is officially de-
scribed as small globules Of rain frozen
before striking the earth. When rain
freezes after falling and forms CLASSY
coating on the ground, trees and wires
the condition is called glaze, and
when this is severe and accompanied
by wind, it is reported as an ice storm.
The weather bureau hopes to elimi-
nate what it considers improper use of
the word "sleet," as it has caused sub
stitution of the term tornado for
"cyclone" when a violent storm of
small diameter is meant.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
AUCTION BULLETIN
w. G.. & B. r. JONES' SALE.

Having sold our farm known as the
Isaac Olson place, we will sell at pub
lie auction on the premises five miles
north of Belmont, three miles south of
Powell. and Il miles northwest of Cot
tage Inn, on Friday, February 9, at 100
o'clock p. M, the following property:
3 Horses, mare in foal, years old j;
family driving horse, years old; year
ling colt.
Cattle-13 choice milch COWS, will
freshen in time for factory use; 2
heifers, coming 2 years old, 2 calves, 1
roam short horn bull, coming years.
Farm machinery and other things
not mentioned.
Usual terms.
w. G.. & B. r. JONES.
P. A. BISHOP, Auctioneer,
T. F. KUHNHENN, Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
TATTOOS HIS DAY OLD BABE.
Convicted German Military Attache
Takes No Chances.

San Francisco.-His coat of arms
sketched in indelible ink on the wrist
of his baby daughter gives assurance
to Lieutenant G. W. Won Brincken, mil
itary attache of the German consulate
here, that his young wife will carry
away no other couples child when she
leaves the hospital where their first
u
In panic at the sight of numerous
other infants in the hospital nursery
Won Brincken, lately convicted Of COM
plicity in the munitions plots involving
the German consulate, catechized the
nurses on their methods of identiica-
tion. Not satisfied with their system,
he called for ink and pen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
.WOMEN'S CLOTHES IN LEAD.

Head In Value All Manufactures In
New York State.
Albany, N. Y.-A special report from
the United States census bureau shows
that the chief manufacture in New
York state is the production Of wo-
mems clothing, goods of that kind to
the value Of $345,316O00 having been
turned out in 1914. Printing and pub
fishing came next, with an output of
$257, 7,269,OOO. Next was mems clothing.
$23O,627,OOO.
Other productions were foundry and
machine shop products, $175, 100000;
slaughtering and meat packing, $148,-
100000; bread and other bakery prod
ucts, $109, ,228,OOO The total value OF
all manufactured products was $3.S14.-
661, 900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
GOT $1,000 FOR EYE.
Young Man Then Lost Money on a Gel
ebration Trip.

Young Man Then Lost Money on Gel
ebration Trip.
Monessen. Pa-Michael Kamar, aged
twenty nine, who received $1,000 COM
pensation because Of the loss Of an eye
while at work in a Pittsburgh steel
mill, is now bemoaning his desire to
celebrate because Of his newly ac-
quired wealth.
When Michael got his money he i'm
mediately arranged for a trip to New
York, with stop at Ashtabula as a
side issue. He started one day at noon
an hour after he had the compensation
check cashed, and in less than half
hour was minus his thousand. He con-
tinued his journey to Ashtabula, but
returned home and said he would get n
job.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
.Ln1mel-Enulish.

Cards were received here last week
frem Mr. and Mrs George l.. Immel,
JoGlin, Mo-, former residents of this
city, announcing the marriage of their
daughter Eunice Marie to Mr. William
M. English, January I, 1917. At home
after January IS, at 1888 Murray Hill
Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
Tho lnconsiderate Mice.

A more kind hearted and ingenious
soul never lived than Aunt Betsey, but
she was poor housekeeper. On one
occasion a neighbor who had run in for
a "back door" call was Mortified to see
a mouse run across Aunt Betsey's
kitchen floor. "Why On earth don't
you set trap, Betsy?" she asked.
"Well," replied Aunt Betsey, II did
have trap set. But land, it was such
a fuss! Those mice kept getting into
itw-Youth's Companion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
POTATO PROFIT 1O8 PER CENT
That's What South Jersey Farmers
Earned on Their Stock.

Woodstown. N. J.-Farmers are pros
porous. at least down in southern New
Jersey, where large percentage of
New York city's potatoes are grown.
The South Jersey Farmers exchange
declared a 100 per cent stock dividend
and an 8 per cent cash dividend.
The exchange is a cooperative sell
ing organization. with 75O farmers as
members. At it's sixteen stations last
year 907 carloads of white potatoes
were handled at an average price of 90
cents bushel. 1t did a total business
In 1916 Of $1.O87,347.70, with net
profit Of 4,237.79. This was the big
gest year since its organization in 1909.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01

human interest. Tolstoy's and the
philosophers Of the world, heathenism.
tribalism, nationalism and positivism,
subject.
Mr.. Miller is one of the younger lee
turers, but he has been a student of
bis chosen lecture subjects from boy
hood as well as Lyceum enthusiast
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
GOSPEL MEETINGS IN THE M. E,
CHURCH

Gospel meetings will be held in the
M. E. Church in this city beginning
February II under the leadership of
evangelists Taylor and Davies. These
revivalists have been very successful in
their work throughout Wisconsin, and
their coming to our city will be mat
ter of special interest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
WOMAN OF 81 ELOPES.
Her Daughter Seeks to Be Appointed
Guardian Of Her Estate.


Bellefontaine, O.-Securing restora-
tion Of her right to manage her own
property by securing the dismissal of
her mother, Mrs. Harriet Fulwider, as
her guardian, Cora Woodbury. on the
following day filed an application in
the Champaign county court to be ap-
pointed guardian for her mother, who
owns property valued at several thou
sand dollars.
It was the announcement that the
mother, who is eighty-two years old,
had eloped to Newport, KY, and there
married Joel Bates, sixty-two years
old, that caused the daughter to peti-
ton the court to appoint her guard
ian for her mother
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
c. w. Emery, Pastor.

Glass Meetings, 9:30.
Morning Worship, 10:3O.-Subject,
"The Evangelisric Church..
Sunday School, AS. Glasses for all.
Junior League, 800.
Epworth League, $50.
Evening Worship, 7:30. - Subject,
"Our Lack"
Save Thursday evening for the regu
lar Prayer service.
A general invitation to all our SER
vices is extended. Strangers in the city
are especially welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
ElIinuen-6aney.

Cards arrived here last week from
Mr. and Mrs A. f. Ellingen, Mime
anolis, announcing the marriage of
their daughter Genevieve to Mr. John
w. Haney, January the thirteenth 1917,
At home after February at 1909 Gar
field avenue, Minneapolis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
WHY JONES LEFT HOME"

This clever farce was we'll rendered
at the Municipal Theatre last Friday
evening, by local talent, under the
direction of Mrs Anna Hooking Smith.
There was good acting; and hearty
appreciation. The stormy weather of
Friday prevented large attendance;
and the play was repeated Saturday
night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
r. p. O. Reed, Rector.

r. p. O. Reed, Rector.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Sunday Feb. 4. Holy Eucharist at
500.
Holy Communion 10:30. Evening
Prayer 7:30.
Guild meets at the Parish house,
Thursday 2 p. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
SAVING illustrated.

"This thing can't go onp exclaimed
the shoe clerk, vainly trying to get q
number two shoe on number four
foot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST
For the Week Beginning Sunday,
January 20, 1917.

Local SHOWS are probable Sunday and
Monday, followed by generally fair and
decidedly colder Tuesday, and it will
remain cold thereafter until the close OF
the week. Snow will again be pro-
bable about Thursday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
Gard Of Thanks.

Gard Of Thanks.
We hereby extend heartfelt thanks to
our many friends for their kind SYM
pathy upon the death of our husband
and father-Mrs James Wedlock and
sons and daughters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01

The Mineral Point Fair.
The Southwestern Wisconsin Fair
at Mineral Point will be held August
81 to "a, 1917.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01

The want advs. bring results. They
appear on page s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. J. G. Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

7:30 p. m. ~
11:45 a. m. Sunday School.
$50 p. m. Christian EndeavOr.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
80 pm. Strangers always welcome
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-01

Look over the Want column.