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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
MEXICO WILL BE NEUTRAL
Carranza in Message to Congress De-
cIares Mexico Will Not Enter War.

Mexico City, Sept. 4.-Mexico will
continue to maintain strict neutrality,
President Carranza declared in a mes
sage he read before congress. He was
emphatic in asserting his government
will preserve it's present policy.
A sensational speech on the war was
delivered by Senor Jesus Ureta, for
mer secretary Of foreign relations and
now president of congress. Senor
Urueta declared: 'The war over
shadows anything in history and it is
but the inevitable result of the tragic
bankruptcy of capitalism maintained
by the sword Of the cruel god of war,
From such a fight there will come a
more human idea of justice, more
equitable distribution of wealth and
respect for the sovereign rights and
life of weak countries. There also
will be an affirmation all countries
are equal and that to wound one is to
diminish the moral force Of human
ity." The German minister to Mexico
was an interested spectator.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
A GOOD PIECE OF ROAD WORK

Lafayette county road makers are
doing some good work on the steep hill
over across the PecatOnica southwest
from Hewitt's crossing.
The work has been laid out by an
engineer, changing the location some
what to get as easy a grade as possible; !;
and workmen are camped nearby, with
road rollers, roller plows, wheel scrap
ers and other machinery and tools
necessary to execute the work properly.
The improvement is on much Travelled
road and will prove of great public
benefit
These camps of road builders at diff
ferent points along the highways fore
tell to some extent what is going to be
done in the way of road making in this
country when the war ends and condi-
tiOns return to normal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Healy-Thrasher.

The marriage of Mrs Ida Mae Healy,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Reuben
Ellsworth, Sr., and Mr. Roy Thrasher,
son of Mrs Andrew Thrasher, all of
this city, took place at the Congrega-
tional church parsonage at Platteville,
Wednesday morning, August 80, 1917,
Rev. John Hardcastle officiating. They
were attended by Mr. and Mrs Andrew
Keyes of this city. On their return
from their wedding trip to Dubuque
and Chicago they will reside here.
The wedding came as surprise to
their many friends. Both parties are
highly respected and good wishes fol-
much happiness are extended to them
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
Peter Fischer.

After an illness of five months MI
Peter Fischer passed from this life on
Monday, August 81, 1917, at the home
of his daughter Mr. Henry Loui in Mil
waukee.
Deceased was born in Luxembnrg,
June IL, 1881; he came to America in
1842; and in 1859 he was united in
marriage to Miss Agnes Hupperts,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Hup-
perts, we'll known pioneers of this com
munity. Two daughters were born tc
Mr. and Mrs Fischer-one is Mrs Henry
Loui of Milwaukee and the other Mrs
Lawrence Stude of Mineral Point. Be-
sides these daughters he leaves nineteen
grandchildren and seven great grand
children.
Mr. Fischer was carpenter by trade
and in later years he settled on farm
in La Fayette county; from which he
retired to this city fifteen years ago
He was the last of family Of ten chill.
dren. He was highly respected
sturdy pioneer.
The body was brought here from Mil
waukee Tuesday and rested at the
home of his daughter Mrs Lawrence
Stude, from where the funeral took
place Wednesday morning with services
at St. Mary's church. Rev. FIR. Ber
nard Weyer celebrated the requiem
high mass and Father Nicholas Weyel
preached the funeral sermon. Inter
nent was in St. Mary's cemetery be
side his wife, who died several years
ago.
Mr. Fischer was a charter member O
st. Joseph's society.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
ACTIVITIES OF THE RED CROSS

The Red Cross booth at the Mineral
Point fair by means of new member
ships, donations and sale of buttons
and pins netted $50. All articles made
by the Red Cross were displayed at the
booth and orders were taken for the
different types of comfort kits. BY this
time there should not be one women in
Mineral Point or vicinity, who does not
either come to the meetings and sew, or
knit at home. Those in charge are
contributing without any pay such a
vast amount of time and energy that
everyone should CO. operate as far as
possible. The regular meetings are
held Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
afternoons at the Parish House and
there is work for every one, from the
children who can snip padding for
fracture pillows to older people who
can make surgical shirts and bandages.
The boys lemonade stand made So 3.40
during fair time for the benefit of the
Red Cross.
On Saturday, September 10. the Red
Cross will hold an auction in the park,
if the weather is good, or in the NUM-
cipal building, if it rains, to raise funds
for buying materials for more hospital
supplies. Anything saleable will be
accepted and auctioned off, from
sheet of paper to hay stack. Towns
people and farmers alike are urged to
give of their abundance. Mineral
Point and vicinity have been more
than generous, but the need grows
every day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
MIFFLIN
BY KATHRYN GOWMAN.

Thomas Liddle and daughter Mildred
were guests at the home of his son
Prof. and Mrs Earl Liddle at Wauwau-
tosa the past week
Mrs Garfield Stacey and children and
Mrs Ray Bainbridge visited at the
home of Mrs Philo Stacey at Rewey
recently.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs Ray Frost,
August 20, daughter.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Stude and three
children from Markesan visited Friday
at the home of w. j. Bullian and fam
lily.
Miss Kate Liddle Of GAINESVILLE visited
relatives here the latter part of last
week.
Mrs Emma Wong has returned to her
home in Dodgeville, after spending the
past two weeks at the Thomas Will
liams home.
Mr. and Mrs Leslie Gowman and the
latter's mother and aunt Mrs John
Held and Mrs w. G. Holtz motored to
Fennimore Thursday.
Miss Frances Liniger of Rewey was
visitor last week with the G.. T. Black
ney family.
Mrs Arthur Benn was here from
Dodgeville Thursday visiting her aunt
Mrs Sarah Amsden.
Doir hri1 in,
last week, having accompanied a ship
ment of cattle.
Mr. and Mrs Clarence Cushman en-
ioyed a visit from her cousin Myrtle
Miller of Milwaukee few days last
week.
Mr. and Mrs Tibbitts and family
from near Mineral Point were here
Friday visiting relatives and friends.
Miss lea Washburn of Montfort vis
tied friends here Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs Ella Jinkins and daughter Ella
were recent visitors in Dubuque.
William Wiseman and Leslie Cow
man went to Chicago Sunday.
Mrs M. J. Stacey, accompanied by
her son Earl and daughter Mrs Carson
Jinkins and SON Kenneth and Miss Inez
Rowland, left Sunday for Berlin, Wis,
where they will visit Mr. and Mrs Gill
bert Stacey.
Mr. and Mrs NJ. c.. Mcintyre and
daughter were here from Avoca over
Sunday visiting relatives.
Hubert Wonn went to Rockford Sun
day, where he spent a few days with
his brother Russell.
Mr. and Mrs James Caughlin moved
Monday into the Gruber home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
WALDWICK CELEBRATES
LABOR DAY; GOOD SPORTS

The Field Day held at Waldwick on
Labor Day was largely attended. The
full program, as planned, was success
fully carried out. There were two
spirited and interesting ball games.
One between Yellowstone and Pleasant
View resulted in favor of the former,
and one between Mineral Point and
Waldwick resulted in favor of the lat
ter. @ The races, also, we're an interest
ing feature. Music by the Darlington
Band helped to keep things lively.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs Charles Stude.

Saturday, September /, 1917, Mrs
Charles Stude of this city passed from
this life at her home here to Life Eter-
nal, we'll prepared to answer the Crea-
tors call which we must all eventually
heed. While the state of her health
made the event one to be expected her
demise came as shock to her many
friends.
Mrs Stude was born February 13,
1856. Her maiden name was Miss
Mary McGuigan. She was united in
marriage to Mr. Charles Stude of this
city April 90, 1879, and went housekeep-
ing on farm in Willow Springs from
which they retired five years ago and
bought the spacious home on West
Commerce street in this city. Six chill :
dren of this union survive her, namely:
William F., Henry E. and Albion
Stude, Mineral Point; Charles of Mar
kesan, Wis; Mrs John Francisco of Ft.
Atkinson; and Mrs Frank Sleeman OF
Willow Springs.
Mrs Stude had many admirable traits
of character, which endeared her to a
large circle of friends and leaves her
children the priceless heritage of pure
| devoted mother.
The funeral took place Monday morn
ing. Requiem high mass with beau
tiful sermon was celebrated at st. Pauls s
church by FIR. O'Reilly in the presence
of large number of relatives and
friends. The Sacred Heart League of
which she was a member attended.
There were many floral tributes.
Nicholas GRADER, Peter May, George
Schweitzer, Richard Williams, Arthur
Ryan, Owen McMurrough were the
pail bearers.
Besides her husband and children
who deeply mourn her loss, deceased is
survived by two sisters Mrs M. Nc
Taggert of Columbus, Neb., and Mrs
Fred Jaegers of Blanchardville. The
sympathy of many friends is extended
to the bereaved family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
James Ryan.

Hon. James Ryan, long prominent
figure of the public life of Iowa county
and universally esteemed, died at his
home at Ridgeway on Saturday at the
age of sc years, as the result of a stroke
of paralysis. He was ill only three days.
Funeral services were held at the st.
Bridget's Catholic church, Rev. Father
M. Wrenn officiating.
The Dodgeville Sun Republic truly
says of Mr. Ryan: No one who knew
Mr. Ryan can learn of his death without
feeling of sadness. He was a fair
minded and kind-hearted man, pos
sessed of natural ability, and was al
ways much interested in all matters of
of public welfare.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
DARL|NGTON'S
GREAT FIRE
Whole Block of Buildings on Main
Street Destroyed; Estimated
Loss, 100000.

In reporting Darlington's big fire of
last Friday afternoon The Republican
Journal says:
1T was nearing the "Close of Per-
feet Day" The Big White Fair was
drawing to an end. Already the
exodus of visitors from the grounds had
begun.
Suddenly voice was heard, crying
Fire! Firel Fire! And instantly
thousands of eyes focused upon a
huge column of black smoke, that in
northeasterly direction was sweeping
over the city. A moment later word
was 'phoned to the grounds that Rod
hams opera house was on fire, and the
crowd poured out of the grounds and
into the city. The fire company had
already begun to throw water, but the
fire had obtained such head way that it
refused to be stopped or controlled by
the puny efforts of man. It was in
stantly seen that Rodham's opera house
was doomed. At this point Mayor
Peck telephoned to Shullsburg, Mineral
Point, Gratiot, Belmont and Argyle for
help, and quickly the fire departments
from these towns responded; Mineral
Point came by special train, making
the run of sixteen miles in eighteen
minutes. Shullsburg came by auto and
reached here in twenty minutes after
they left home. Argyle, Gratiot and
Belmont arrived soon after.
The fire swept on until nearly one
large block of buildings and most of
their contents were destroyed; and to
add to the horror of the situation the
| flames jumped across Ann street and
set fire to the Quinn livery barn and
dwelling. Nearly every building on
Main street between Ann and Harriet
was a fire, but brave men and women
standing on the roofs, put out the in
cipient blazes. In the vicinity OF the
Baptist church, seven houses were on
| fire at one time; and the bravest heart
| qualled as 1T begun to reallze tnat
Darlington was doomed.
At this junction an auto dashed
across the bridge followed by another
/ and still another. It was the advance
guard of the Shullsburg fire depart
ment, who had covered the distance in
less than twenty minutes. And ther
an engine screaming like monster
panied, dashed into the city bringing
the Mineral Point fire fighters, anc
these boys followed Sh ullsburg into the
fight, and now there were six streams
of water instead of two fighting the fire
fend. A few minutes later the fire
laddies from Gratiot and Belmont
arrived, and after fierce struggle, the
battle was won and the city saved.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
GOOD WORK BY THE FIREMEN

The great fire at Darlington last Fri
day would have been still greater only
for the effective efforts of heroic fire.
fighters. In addition to the local fire
company, firemen from other towns re-
sponded as promptly as possible.
Within forty minutes of the sending
out of the call, Mineral Point fremen
reached the ground by train bearing
hose carts and 400 feet of hose, and
did we'll their part in the great task of
confning the fire to one block and pre-
venting it from spreading northward
into the center of the town, where it
was being rapidly carried by the pre-
vailing high wind.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
NATIONAL SERVICE HANDBOOK
1t is Now at the Public Library.

1t is Now at the Public Library.
A word of explanation may help to
make clear the use of this book to every
citizen. President Wilson says: "1t
is not an army we must train and
shape for war. 1t is nation" This
publication shows the organization of
every branch Of the government, in
Guiding the army, navy and aviation
and the various tasks undertaken by
each. 1t also gives information as
to the most useful avenues of service.
To examine the book in detail is to
form some conception of the tremend-
Gus undertaking of the war and the
wonderful task now before the govern
ment and the people. The committee
of Public Information, consisting of the
secretary of state secretary of war and
George Creil, civilians chairman issues
this book and as it is impossible to send
a copy to everyone the librarian is
asked to make known through the local
press that this valuable book is at the
public library, where it may be con-
suited by everyone.
Another publication by the same
committee entitled ''How the war came
to America" is also at the library.
People of Mineral Point and vicinity
YOU are reminded that the library is for
your benefit and you are urged to make
use of the books to be found here.
Also ask for what you wish and If
possible it will be found for you.
We are still collecting books for the
soldiers libraries. So if you can spare
one or more books please add them to
the 115 which we already have.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
DO YOU KNIT?

Did you ever knit? Do you want to
do-not your bit-but the share that
you owe it to your country TO 90!
Then learn to knit. Do you realize
that Mineral Point alone, has been
apportioned to knit 40 of each OF four
articles-which means 628 articles be-
fore the boys go. The Red Cross or
ganization in Mineral Point is entirely
too small to accomplish such gigantic
task. Do you know the majority of the
women of Mineral Point are not
workers at the Red Cross and are not
members? How can this be? Is it
careless Or is it a lack Of realization
of the terrible suffering which our
slackness may cause? No. 1t is not
that we have too much to do. If we
can not so manage that we can give
one afternoon a week for our country,
we at least can knit while the dinner is
cooking. We must not give that to
ourselves as an excuse. 1t admits lack
of good management or inefficiency OF
else what is much worse, disinclination
to manage we'll enough so that tine
can be fonnd to do our share.
The Red Cross will gladly furnish
wool for all of the knitting, altho pay
ment for the yarn is much appreciated
as are all donations in an organization
which depends for support entirely
upon voluntary contributions. Once
again let us say that no money is paid
to any worker. The money goes for
buying supplies for the work and
doubters can be convinced by an in
spection of the books any time.
To say that salaries are paid to those
who have worked long and faithfully
and entirely disinterestedly is very un :
fair.
The cool weather is coming let us
join hands with a will and accomplish
every bit that is expected Of us-and
more
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
Mrs Frank Suthers.

Frances Rosella Mauger was the
daughter of the late William and Mary
Mauger, pioneer residents of this city.
Fanny, as we were all accustomed to
call her, was born in Mineral Point,
June 8, 1872. She was united in mar
riage to Frank Suthers 26 years ago.
To this union were born six children,
of whom five remain to mourn the
death of their beloved mother One
daughter, Ruth, was taken to the other
life a few years ago. The surviving
children are: Mrs Blanche Higgins,
the Misses Hazel, Beulah and Mary and
the only son Charles. Besides her be-
reaved husband she leaves three broth
ers and one sister.
Four years ago the family left Miner
al Point to become residents of Stur-
geon Bay. Excepting few years Min
eral Point has been their home.
Mrs Suthers was widely known and
highly esteemed in this city. Her
social qualities were exceptionally
strong and her kindness of heart and
deep sympathy for suffering ones was
proverbial.
She was a valued member of the
local order of the Eastern Star and has
recently filled the highest Office in the
lodge of Rebeccas at Sturgeon Bay.
Her remains were brought here on
Monday. The funeral was held at her
brother Joseph Maugers home on
Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev
w. J. G. Bond. The local body Of the
Eastern Star attended and conducted
the last rites at the grave.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
REVERE OF AGE.
BY o. C. SMITH

Age has cast its burdens on me,
Yet my heart throbs young and light,
Though I've passed beyond life's noonda
And am entering its night.
l have walked among the flowers
Of my childhood's early spring,
And enjoyed all care-free pleasures,
Youth and innocence could bring.
In the contest with life's turmoils,
In the midst of daily strife,
/ have poised to bide the victory,
Either won by Death or Life.
Oft, when clouds with golden margins,
And the sun was setting red;
Gave me promise, for the morrow,
Of blue sky overhead.
Then some adverse wind, conspiring
With the feigning of the clouds,
All my hopes would crush to silence,
Wrapp'd in disappointment's shroud.
But my faith, that promised blessings
OIiIA WOIC waiting tllC SOdl,
In my ear would whisper "Courager'
To my persevering soul.
With the cores of life surrounding,
When Ambition pointed high,
On the brink of doubt confounding,
Seemed my efforts to defy;
Then wave of sweet compassion,
In some tardy, weary hour.
Like breathing eHorescence
From the petals of flower,
Would inspire my soul, respondent,
Kissing gently all my care,
And with rapture, for moment,
Danish frailty and despair.
Every breeze iu life that's waited
From deaths dark, Eolian cave,
Scatters seeds of mortal fruitage
Ger some open, waiting grave.
Royal titles can't delay it
On its ever destined way;
Neither fattery deprive it
Of its sting upon its prey.
Hopes, that ever lure us onward,
Through the tolls of pain and strife,
| Wider open gates of wisdom
Of a higher, better life.
Youth, when in its morning twilight,
Forward looked with smiling brow,
And its innocence was sweetened
By fond hopes that's vanished now.
Soon there comes the evening twilight,
Clist'ning DER the frost of age,
With'ring hopes and hearts of mortals,
Whether savage, saint or sage.
But, behold, this twilight brings us
Wisdom from our life's employ;
Teaches us our sun is setting,
Next to rise with crowns of JOY.
O! that souls divinely given,
Should forget their birth and being;
Wander through temptations waters
Surging round them, yet not seeing.
Lies declining sun, still hast'ning,
Brings the evenings after-glow,
That inspires us for moment,
Then Darkness comes, remaining so!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
A GREAT PATRIOTIC MEETING
Held at DodgeviIle on Tuesday,
Evening", Sept. 4.

The event was in honor of the young
men of Iowa county selected for the
U. s. army and called to Camp Grant
at Rockford. The meeting was held in
the Auditorium, which was crowded to
the doors. Stirring addresses were
made and were received with enthu-
siasm. A spirit of true patriotism pre-
vaded the gathering, and proved that
Dodgeville is loyal to the core. Patriot
ic songs were sung by the Dodgeville
glee club and the audience.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
RUSS EAGER FOR U. S. NEWS
American Views Furnished to 200
Cities and Towns.

Moscow, Sept. 4.-The American
consul general, Maddin Summers, is
active in enlightening Russia on
Americas aims in the war.
"Our publicity campaign in Russia,
he said, consists in supplying Amerl'
can news and views to newspapers IN
200 cities. In this we deal direct with
the local mayors, who distribute the
news to the local press.
"How great an interest is taken Is
shown by the fact that we daily re-
ceive letters from mayors begging us
to continue and extend the service"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
IMPROVEMENTS AT LAUNDRY

The Mineral Point Laundry has in
stalled an Atlas Dry Room Tumbler,
one of the most modern and best ma
chimes for drying clothes. With this
Improvement added, the Mineral Point
Laundry and Dry Cleaning establish
ment is the most complete laundry in
southwestern Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
BUILDING new COAL SHEDS

The J. P. Harris company have re-
modelled and improved their Office
building, near the depot, and are build
ing a new and substantial coal shed on
their old sight along the railway track.
The new coal shed will be 20 feet by
1870 feet, with solid concrete foundation
and floor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06

Photo by American Press Association
Fargo IN. d., too, may close it's
doors to the Peoples Council of Amer
ica on Democracy and Peace, under
which high sounding title the pacifst
organization poses. The council, bar
red out of Minnesota by Governor
Burnquist, had been invited 20 Fargo
by Governor Frazier. $50 far as |
am concerned, they needn't come
here" Mayor Stein of Fargo said, "for
the people of Fargo showed what they
thought when they broke up Max
Eastman's peace meeting, and they
want no such gatherings here. l am
afraid there will be serious disorders
if the meeting takes place in this
city,"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT. Sept. 4, 1917.-Let-
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed at
the Mineral Point postoffice:
Ed Anderson, Ben McDermott
John Hogan G. l.. Warner ~
A. H. Powell
In calling for above, please say advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD. Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06
co : OPERATIVE PACKING PLANT

A Meeting Of Stockholders
will be held in the Farmers and Citizens
Bank building, Mineral Point, Tuesday,
September II; and stockholders are re-
quested to be present. Murphy
President.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-09-06

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