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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
EARLY RAILROADS IN WISCONSIN

To the Editor of The Democrat: Let me
know in your next issue when the railroad first
came into Mineral Point; and when the first
railroad in the state was built.
MICHAEL MCCORMICK.
Milwaukee, February g. 1917.
The Mineral Point Railroad, building
from " arren, reached within mile Of
Mineral Point in the fall of 1856; and
June 16, 1857, it was completed to the
present site Of the Mineral Point depot.
In 1853, a railroad was built from
Milwaukee to Prairieville (now Wau
kesha.) Work on the Mineral Point
Railroad was commenced about the
same time as the line between Milwau
kee and Prairieville, but the work was
not completed until as above stated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
ATTEMPTTO ENJ0IN
2-CENT FARE FAILS

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Feb. 23.-Ap-
plication of the Illinois Central and
twenty seven other railroads to enjoin
enforcement of the Illinois two cent
passenger rate was denied on Friday by
Associate Justice Clarke of the Supreme
court The railroads, at recent hear
ing before Justice Clarke, sought writ
to suspend the states 2 cent law
pending their appeal to the Supreme
court from dismissal of their suit by
Judge Landis of the Federal district
court.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
Birthday Dinner.

Mr. and Mrs Nicholas Ley and family,
Mr. and Mrs Peter Ley, Mr. and Mrs
Fred Marr and family, Mr. and Mrs
Chris. Palzkill and family, children
and grandchildren of Mrs John Fischer
of this city, met at her home Tuesday,
February 90, as surprise in honor of
her seventy eighth birthday anniver.
sary. Mrs Gertr de Palzkill and Mrs
George Marr, Sr, of this city were also
present. A bounteous dinner that the
guests brought with them was served.
The cordiality that prevailed made it a
very pleasant affair. Mrs Fischer is
well and able to attend church and en-
joys her home and her children.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
PATRIOTIC SERVICE
AT TRINITY CHURCH

Services in commemoratiOn of Wash
ington's birthday were held in Trinity
Church on the evening of February %.
The rector Rev. f. P. 0. Reed, took for
the subject Of his address George
Washington, a man, a gentleman,
Christian man." His text was from
st. Matthew xxi, II, "Render there
fore unto Caesar the things which are
Ceasar's; and unto God the things
which are Gods"
1t was thoughtful, helpful address,
and together with a good Christian
spirit, showed good knowledge and
understanding of history and govern
ment. The church was decorated with
the national cOlOrs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01

A BUSINESS PROPOSITION

effect of voting your CITY dry on April
third Revenues fees
other hand 800 annually spent
saloons would be diverted legitimate
Every considerable proportion your directly
traceable trials upkeep as poorhouses
and other institutions caused by the sale of intoxicating liquor
From economic standpoint every argument of
saloons falls fiat empty
buildings rather that would dull
for long time This another faacy. Consider the
of Seattle the dry city States,
time Three hundred
of business The
Of prohibition acknowledged by Major c. Bthen, editor
of the Seattle Daily fines and formerly strongest
opponents of prohibition, follows
This prophesie empty
ngs deposits reality general
This what happened
result practically all buildings occupied
With important increase population dry goods
markets. and other have done largely
clearngs @
100000 Bank deposits have greatly increased
have increased in number Collections
y improved being least better than the
six months of Suicides and murders have decreased
Total arrests the first months Of bic 5,l4l.
Total human beings kept out of Jail APP
parenty by operation of prohibition law 5,8H
and the state of Washington
The prohibition,
shows the change of sentiment fair minded who
opposes prohibition business proposition.
greater efficiency of human
life energy big
abolished Most of the great industrial corporations, railroads.
and large employers Of labor have either barred the liquor
from employment stopped his advancement The drinking
is always the last hired and the first fired.
Events showing the of the prohibition happen
rapidly chronicle all. The uphOdng
of the Webb Kenyon law by the Supreme Court Dry District of
Columbia liquor barred from Alaska Porto Rico Hawaii
the bone pasthe house representatives fhs
majority making nehrd of the territory the United States
sweep the territory and
population already relieved shortly
be relieved burden of the saloon The creased
for nation wide prohibition and is probable that the
Congress pass Shepherd by the necessary
thirds majority
question this community for all
will
community this question. Do you favor
greater efficiency happiness
of the saloon,
immortality, crime and disease?
LEAGUE . POINT.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
SHE BRAVES U BOATS.
Undaunted by Submarine Menace, Miss
FIoretty Sails to Meet Lover.

FIoretty Sails to Meet Lover.
Philadelphia. - Believing that wo-
mans place is in the home. after all,
Miss Nellie Floretty Of Liverpool has
given up her job in an English NUM-
tons factory to marry Clifton Heights
shoemaker.
Hereafter Miss Florettys pretty
hands will make bread instead Of bull
lets. She became the bride of Samuel
Kooyoomjian, an Armenian shoemaker.
employed in shop at Clifton Heights,
thus ending-or perhaps beginning-a
romance that had it's origin five years
ago when Kooyoomjian deserted the
Turkish army and made his way to
Liverpool
Undaunted by the kaiser's submarine
warfare. Miss Floretty, twenty-three
years old. pretty and blond. left Liver
pool, landing in New York on the
steamer Kroonland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
TESTIMONY OF wife
SENDS MAN TO JAIL
Notable Decision by Evan a. Evans,
Judge Of the y. S. Court Of
Appeals.

CHICAGO, Feb. pa wife was per-
mitted to testify against her husband
in federal court here on Friday, despite
protest on the part of the defendant
husbands attorney. After hearing the
wife's evidence, Judge Evans sentenced
the man to five years in the federal
penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kas.
Nick Pappahondra, Greek, was charg-
ed with violation of the Mann act in
transporting his wife from Chicago to
Milwaukee for immoral purposes. The
Judge ruled that in Mann act case
wherein the wife is the one transported
for immoral purposes, such wife's
evidence is competent testimony.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
ESCAPE
Narrowly Missed Being Shot by
General Fitzhugn Lee.
LEE DIDN'T RECOGNIZE HIM.
Captor of AguinaIdo Had Long Hair.
Unkempt Beard and Gaunt Appear
ance and Approached Lee Cautiously.
Got Aboard Steamer Next Day With
out Arousine Suspicion.

Washington.-TAe are many stories
told here of Major General Fred Fun
ston, whose death occurred recently.
One of the stories has to do with Gen
eral FitZhugh Lee now dead. who Of
ten told hCW near be came to shooting
the intrepid captor of AguinaldO, the
Filipino chief.
Just before the Maine was blown
up General Lee received many threats
that he would be killed and was in
daily fear Of his life. Soon after be-
ing warned Of a plot to slay him the
American consul general at Havana
got one Of the worst scares III his life.
He was alone in his office when the
door opened and one Of the worst look
ing faces be had ever seen looked in
at him. The man had long hair, uu
kcmpt beard and gaunt appearance
His hat was full Of holes his shoes
about all gone, and he had no clothing
apparently but a linen duster. He ap-
preached General Lee cautiously, and
the latter instinctiyeIy grasped his re
volver. If that fellow had once put
HIS manu- uDu'I LIS 0ltSl6I ali l'OHiL4 \ q
| would have shot him without wait
ing for word" said General Lee.
II was satisfied he had been hired t.
come and kill me. When he approach
ed to a speaking distance he astonish.
ed me by asking in good English if
was General Lee | told him | was
and asked him who he was. He said
he belonged to the Cuban army, was
General Gomez's chief of artillery and
wanted to go back to the United
States.
He said he was from Kansas and
had enough OF the Cubans. | told him
he was taking his life in his hands by
coming into the Spanish lines and if
he was caught they would make quick
work Of him as a spy.
"He said he didn't care | was sat
isfed he was telling the truth and sent
him out for bath and hair cut. When
he came back i'll a new suit of clothes
you wouldn't have recognized him as
the same man. | got him aboard
steamer the next day without arousing.
any suspicion. He landed safely in tnes
United States. That man was General
Funston. who captured Aguinaldo."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
Mrs Mark w. TerriIl.

died at about 4 80 o'clock, Tuesday
afternoon, at the age Of 63 years. She
had been in failing health for some time
and her death was not unexpected.
She was born in Bocksville, Canada
She was united in marriage to Mr..
Terrill 36 years ago. She was faith
full member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church The funeral will take place
Thursday afternoon, with services at
the Terrill home, conducted by her
pastor, Rev. G. w. Emery.
Mrs Terrills niece Miss Ivah M.
Wade is here from Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
DEATH OF COL. DANIEL ]. DILL

The Democrat has received from j.
W. Ellery copy of the Prescott Tri
bune announcing the death of Col.
Daniel J. Dill at Precott, Wis, Feb
ruary T, 1917, in the S7th year Of his
age.
Col Dill was man of the highest
character, a splendid citizen and
patriot. The writer learned to know
him at Madison during the Legislative
session of 1891, and we found that he
had very warm spot in his hea1t for
Mineral Point, which was the home of
IL good many soldiers in his regiment,
the 30th Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
c. w. Emery, Pastor.

Glass Meetings, 9:30.
Morning Worship, 0;30.-Sermon
by Rev NJ. e. Taylor Subject "An
Institution Of Priceless Value"
Sunday School, II :45. Glasses for all,
Junior League, 300.
Young Peoples Rally, 6:3O led by
Rev. Robert Davies. All young people
without church home are invited to
attend this service.
Evening Worship, 7;30, under the
direction of Taylor and Davies. Theme:
The Second Coming of Christ" Large
Chorus. Special music. A hearty
welcome. Come!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
New Chapel for Lawrence College.

APPLETON, Wis, Feb "a Lawrence
College completed Friday night it's
local campaign for $4,000 for new
chapel The total amount raised was
$125,454. In addition, $4,000 was
raised for a pipe organ for the new
building, making grand total of
$136, ,454. Work on the new chapel will
be started as soon as the frost is out Of
the ground in the spring.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST

For the Week Beginning Sunday,
February 25, 1917.
Local SHOWS will prevail over the
northern and rain over the southern
part of these districts with warmer at
the beginning Of the week. This will
be followed by fair and considerably
colder Tuesday and Wednesday. After
Wednesday the weather will be
generally fair with rising temperature.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01

Mrs Angeiine ScheiIinger Grapham
died at her home in Eureka. Kas., Jan
uary 80 of this year; aged rs years. 10
months, 81 days. She was we'll known
and highly esteemed in this community
from which she removed to Kansas
more than As years ago. She was a
sister of Mrs John G. Martin of Mineral
Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
TOLD TO THE PRINTER
IIIIIITnHI

Fred W. GRADER, Hendersonville,
North Carolina: We are here for a
couple months, and would be glad if
you would send The Democrat to US
here. The weather here is very fine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
Bible Saves Mans Life.

Philadelphia. Am old Bible tucked in
his vest pocket saved the life of George
Tustin. forty four. when. according to
the police. his companion and room
mate. Frank Hatfield. stabbed him just
below the heart. The knife penetrated
his breast after passing through the
Bible, inflicting a serious wound. Hat
field has been arrested.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
+. p. 0. Reed, Rector.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

Sunday, March 4.
Holy Eucharist 500 a. IN.
Sermon, 1870. Second Celebration
of Holy Eucharist.
Evening Prayer and sermon, 7:39.
Subject, "The Bible and the Higher
Criticism"
The Women's Auxiliary meets every
Thursday with Mrs W. s. Ross, Q p. IN.
Daily services through Lent, 10 a. m.
and 80 p. m.
Fridays during Lent, song service
and question box, 7:30 p. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
FOUR CARLOADS OF F0RDS

The number of automobiles which
will go into service this year will be
enormous. The Star Auto company
of Mineral Point have already sold four
carloads of Fords.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
Mrs e. p, Lenahan.

A telegram received by Mrs A. W.
Thoma from Spokane, Wash, an
nounces the sad news of the death of
her brothers wife, Mrs E. P. Lenahan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
REV. FIR. HOGAN'S ADDRESS
a Very Large Audience and Strong,
Thoughtful Temperance Speech.

= very Large AuoIenCe ano Stron9,
Thoughtful Temperance Speech.
The community turned out in force
on Tuesday evening and at the Munic-
ipal Theatre gave Rev. Father James
G. Hogan of Oshkosh close attention
while for nearly two hours he reasoned
against the use of alcoholic liquors and
advocated prohibition of the liquor
traffic. The speaker took high ground
against not only the abuse but against
the use of liquors as beverage. The
Democrat goes to press too early to
give even a synopsis of his address. 1t
was very forcible and convincing and
has deeply impressed the people of
Mineral Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
Gard Of Thanks.

We hereby extend sincere thanks to
the community for their kindness on
the occasion of the loss of our house by
fre-James Anderson and family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

W. C, Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
i9:sS g:sS d a. m' ~ Public Worship.
11:45 a. m. Sunday.School.
$3.50 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
1880 p m. Strangers always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to return our sincere thanks
to the many kind friends and neighbors
for the kindness and sympathy shown
us during the illness and death of our
beloved daughter and sister Mary
Mr. and Mrs William Stude and Family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01
Miss Mary v. Stude.

Miss Mary V. Stude, aged eighteen
years, one month and seventeen days,
passed to her eternal reward early
Wednesday morning, February 81,
1917, at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs William Stude, in this city on
Commerce street. The funeral took
place Friday morning and the large fu
neral cOrtege gave testimony to the high
esteem in which Miss Stude was held
and evidence of the sympathy which
goes out to the parents in the loss they
sustained. At ten o'clock the remains
were taken to st. Ma~y's church, where
requiem high mass was celebrated by
Rev. FIR. Bernard Weyer. AT the close
Of the mass Rev. FIR. Nicholas Weyer
paid a brief but weighty tribute to the
young life Of Miss Stude referring to her
patience during her illness, her piety
and good character The Young Ladies'
Sodality and the Child Jesus Society, of
which she was member, were present:
also members of the Sacred Heart
League and some members of the
Junior class of the high school, There
were many beautiful floral tributes.
The pail bearers were: Messrs. Earl,
Frank and Henry Reichling Of Darling
ton, Stephen Demuth, George Schweit
Zer and Alloys Daum of this city. Be-
sides her parents, deceased leaves six
sisters and two brothers to mourn her
loss. Interment was in St. Mary's
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-03-01

The Want advs. bring good results.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-04

daIs and wear at home. with thin
stockings. Your feet have been in
hot leather SO much, that they are
feeling the effects Of lack Of veutila-
ton now. When away from your
house. wear low, light canvas shoes
and wear cloth in the winter as long
as you can. and never patent leather
at all
Battle your feet daily with hot wa
ter and oOracic acid-a teaspoOnful
TO a pint-never wear a pair Of stock
ings twice without washing between
and use powdered boracic acid poured
in your shoes BY autumn your feet
should be well
sguSted-Pimples and blackheads
are easily cured, by dieting and by
proper care No heavy meat, no heat
ing foods, no sweets. hot bread nor
pastry. Eat fruit, drink water. Try
taking teaspoonful Of agar agar
on food every day, battle the face
with hot water and soap, rinse with
hot water and soap. rinse with hot
water. then cold, and lastly rub with
ice This is important
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-04
Beauty Chats g MM Kent FORBES
The Mouth.

NE Of the amusing OF all the
stories my grandmother related
- about her youth, was the one
about how she kept her mouth at the
fashionable pose. In those days, a
small mouth, rosebud in shape, was
the one considered most beautiful.
Nowadays we know that a wide
mouth means sympathy and human
ity, that 3 broad mouth generosity,
and that the dainty rosebud lips usu-
ally possess no Characteristic but
seIfishness. But when grandmother
was young, a girl was expected 10 be
sweet, demure and ornamental
So when she and her companions
entered a drawing room, they re-
peated over and over Peas, prunes,
papa, prisms- peas prunes, papa,
prisms' letting their lips fall lightly
over the last WOrd-in that Cemure
rosebud expression, just as they en-
tered the drawing room Try It be-
fore your mirror, and see how puck
cred your lips get in pronOunclug Il.
Il does make the mouth look smaller.
and If you've never tried how dif-
ferent words affect the expression,
Just repeat out loud various sound
combinations Try the Germans IA
vorfte word 'schreCkliChkeit' and see
how wide the mouth IS the lips open
when you finish saying il. Not a
pretty eZpessiOn, Is it,
Now, I'm not advocating the peas
and prunes phraseolOgy for any girl
who wants 70 make her mouth pretty.
There is just one formula for that
keep the corners OF the mouth turned
up That gives a sweetness TO the
lips, and a charm and pleasantness 10
the face. that is more valuable than
mere physical perfection Pickering
the lips and blowing at an imaginary
candle also tends 10 eradicate lines
from the mouth and TO make the lips
mobile.
Questions and AnaWers-
F. J. L--Get open work strap san
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-04
DiscolOred or Spotty
Skin Easily Peeled Off

The freckllnE. dlscoIorinE or rouEhen-
ing TO which most skins are subject at
this season. may readily be gotten nd Of.
1Iercolized wax. spread lightly over the
face before retiring and removed IN the
u1rninE with soap ard water. complete
I- neeis of the dissl Cured skin Get an
ounce OF the wax a. any druggists.
There's no more effective way o. Danish
INK tan frecEles c. ether cutzneous
defects Little skin particles come or
each dav. so the process l-seIf dozsl' Z
even Temporarily uzr the comp exon,
and one soon acquires brand new
s1orIess. Eirlishly beautiful face.
Wrinkles caused BY weather. worry or
illness. are best treated By a simple s1lu-
ton OF powdered szUc-i-e. one ounce dis
solved in one-half pint witch hazel
Bathing the face IN this produces a tn 8
marvellous transformation--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-04
Ripe Red Watermelon.

pack in ice as for ice cream; let
stand until the mixture is half frozen
and then serve.
For & delicious watermelon ice, cut
and scoop out the center, take out the
seeds, add a cup Of powdered sugar
to the pulp and sprinkle with cherry
syrup. Pack in q freezer and when
half frozen is is ready 10 serve.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-04

II his is a pleasing way to serve
watermelon. Cut a chilled, ripe
\ watermelon IN two, cut out the
center, sprinkle with a little pow
dered sugar and cut into heart
shaped pieces. Serve ice cold
Another attractive way is to put
the melon cubes IN a freezer and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
Food We Alcohol

This is the workinsmans own plea: Il
take liquor because I am all in 1t is
Understandable. In one who has had
strength and health, the first experience
in exhaustion. failing nerve and hopeless
ness is terrifying. He srasrs at anything
that will give him back. even for an hour,
Cola psed energy is as real an Ill as
broken leg. and more to be feared be-
cause less understood. Industry IL trying
to understand why it comes so early to so
many, and many men are frankly ad-
hitting that often it Is because Of long
hours, poor air, bad water. and cold
lunches taken under conditions that
would make even good food-which they
rarely have-indiges The men are so
done up at the end Of the day that they
take liquor as a means of quick If brief
recuperation.
There is no little proof Of the soundness
of this view to be drawn from the expert
ments of factories which have corrected
these evils. The Clothcraft Shop in Cleve-
land Is a brilliant example OF the effect
that the best Of shop conditions has on
the saloon. Mr.. Feiss tells me that as
soon as they had their lunchroom and
recreation grounds in working order there
was an immediate reduction. in the number
Of men patronizing the neighboring grog
shops with the aid Of moral suas!on,
Mr.. Feiss writes, this effect grew SO
that two Of the three saloons in our inn.e-
date proximity disappeared. We finally
went to our men and asked them to re-
main on our premises during the neon
hour. issuing passes only to these who
went home fer lunch. The effect was to
drive away the remaining saloon. and no
one has since attempted to establish one
in our neighborhood.-Ida Tarbel in The
Christian Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-23
RICHMOND

Gilbert Manwarring. Jr. had the
misfortune Friday 70 fail and break
his arm in two places.
Thirty-six young lady campers from
Cincinnati. O.. who are enjoying life
at their Merrymeeting camp on the
shores of the bay. made trip to Rich
mond in their motor boats one day this
week.
Miss Nettie Lewis passed few days
this week with friends in Augusta.
Mrs F. z. Preble is the guest Of her
sister. Mrs. Stanley MARI, at Water
vile, for a few days.
Miss Alice Pierce and Mrs. Sadie
Mcclellan have gone to Bethlehem. n.
H. for the summer months.
Mrs W. H. Young of Phillips Me-,
PASSED several days this week at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r. Duren.
George Bunker and Robert Lambert
Of Bar Harbor were recent guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Gardner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Conley left
town Saturday morning for a visit
with Mrs. Conley's mother, Mrs. Over
lock
Mrs w J. Layton and Mrs Gather
inc Layton of Augusta were Thursday
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Farnham.
John McLoiley and Charles La
Flamme of Brooklyn. n. Y, were
guests at the home of Mrs John Howe
q few days this week.
New arrivals at B. F. Densmore's in
Dresden. are: Mrs. Margaret Conner
ford. Edward Howard. Lorimer p. Kel-
ley Of Dorchester Mass, Mrs. Earl
Calvert and son Of Belmont. Mass.