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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
PLANNED TO DISPOIL THE
UNITED STATES

The Chicago Herald: Ambassador
Gerard in speech in Boston declared
that both in the reichstag and the
Prussian parliament the plan for unre-
stricted submarine warfare was sup
ported by the thinly yelled argument
that after Great Britain had been alb
solutely reduced to starvation by hun
ger Germany could come over to the
United States and collect the cost of the
war.
Why not? Assuming that Great
Britain could be reduced to starvation
by submarine warfare, she would have
to come to Germany's terms. The
first demand would unquestionably be
the surrender of the British fleet. With
that in her power absolute control Of
the Atlantic would be secured. And
then the sending of trained army to
seize the important cities and points on
the Atlantic seaboard and to hold them
for idemnity would be simple. 1t
"OuAu OO easy w supply al CAA oAJ VI any
size with the control of the sea.
1t is not at all improbable that the
German dream Or French milliards did
change to bigger dream of billions of
American dollars extracted from a
helpless nation without the elements of
defense Fortunately the submarine
campaign, while terrific, is not promis
ing the hoped for success. American
determination to build big fleet of
merchant ships to combat it removes
the chance of victory still further from
Prussia. But the German idea. as re-
vealed by Ambassador Gerard, again
calls attention to the absolute impor
tance of beating the submarine block
ade. That is the indispensable step in
the fight against autocracy and world
robbery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
INTO REST
Mrs John Ostrander.

Ella III. Skinner Ostrander, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs William Skinner, was
born in the township of Fayette, La
Fayette County, Wisconsin, January 26,
1872, and pa sed from the present life
in the evening of April 16, 1917; being
therefore 45 years, 2 months and 21
days Of age.
On November 4, 1896, she was united
in marriage to Mr. John M. Ostrander
who is now bereft of one who for 90
years has proven herself to be possessed
of all the qualities which constitute an
ideal wife and companion. For a
period of six years after their marriage
they resided in Waldwick and for the
past fourteen years have lived in Min
eral Point and vicinity.
Besides her husband, her aged father,
two brothers and three sisters mourn
the removal of another beloved member
Of the family, after an illness OF but
four weeks duration. The brothers
are Henry and John Skinner of
Waldwick, and the sisters. Mrs Skinner
of Waldwick, Mrs Noble of Ladysmith,
Wis, and Mrs Uren of Stockton, Ill
Mrs Ostrander and her husband early
in the present pastorate were received
upon confession of faith into the fellow
ship of the Congregational church.
Mrs Ostrander WAS an active member
of the Co Workers and was also affili
ated with the local lodge of Rebeckas,
and has held important official positions
! in the Woman's Relief Corps.
The funeral was held last Thursday
afternoon from the family residence on
High street, and was attended by very
many sorrowing friends. The religious
services were conducted by Rev. w. j.
G.. Bond.
CARD OF THANKS.
I wish to thank my friends and
neighbors, also nurses, for their sym
pathy and kindness, and also for the
floral offerings, in this time of bereave-
ment. j. M. OsTRANDER.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
IITITIIrIIIuuIlQIIIITuIMDnNIIIIINUHIIDmuuI
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
WINS LEAGUE CONTEST

In the League contest at Linden, Fri
day night. Mineral Point made a clean
sweep taking both first and second
places in both boys and girls contests,
and winning for our high school the
large banner which was to be awarded
to the school making the most points.
In carrying off all of the honors, our
school has established rather unique
record this year. The places awarded
were as follows:
The Meaning of the Times by David
Brown. first in oratory, Modern Feud-
alism by Will Jelliffe, second in ora
tory, The Littlest Rebel by Loretta
Huxtable, first in defamation, The
Burgundian Defiance by Florence Ross,
second in defamation.
The high school band and large
delegation accompanied the contestants.
The two winning first places will rep
resent this League in the Division con-
test at Platteville, May II.
The track team is practicing for the
field day which is held in Platteville on
the same day as the contest.
Inspectors Fl. l.. Terry of the State
Department and Edgar F. Riley of the
Platteville normal visited the high
school on Wednesday of last week
County Superintendent Jesse Van
Malta held diploma examinations for
rural school pupils in the eighth grade
room Monday.
Monday afternoon Mr. Rood, Miss
Dunbar, Miss Davies and Miss Weld
enfeller visited the Dodgeville schools.
The Seniors are working hard on
their class play which will be given in
the very near future. Watch for the
posters.
A Certificate of commendation has
been issued to Mineral Point by the
National association for the study and
prevention of tuberculosis for the buy
ing of five or more Red Cross Christ
mas seals per capita. Only four cities
in the 1000 to 5000 population class did
better.
New teeters are being placed on the
Fairgrounds of both school buildings.
George Crandall of the University
visited in town Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. Crandall pitched for the Wisconsin
All Stars in the White Sox game at
Madison Monday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
Alblinqer-MLIeIIer.

Miss Agnes M. AlhEnger daughter of
Mr. and Mrs Frank Alblinger of this
city, and Mr. John E. Mueller of May
wood, ILL.,, were united in marriage
Sunday, April 10, 1917. at St. Auselms
church, Chicago, by Rev. Father
Hayden. At home after May 10. at
COLA Michigan Ave, Chicago. The
groom is a worthy young man and the
frank genial nature of the bride eyer
commanded the highest esteem Of
numerous friends in this community,
who extend best wishes for much
happiness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Hishen-Reqan.

st. Paul's Catholic church of Mineral
Point was the scene of a very pretty
wedding on Wednesday, April %,
when Daniel Regan of Hollandale and
Miss Kate Hishen of this city were
united in the holy bonds of matrimony.
Rev. Father D. Hishen spoke the
words which made the happy couple
one. They were attended by Miss
Mary Hishen, sister of the bride, and
Mr. Denis Regan, cousin Of the
groom
Mr. Regan is from Hollandale, where
he has been a successful and prosper
Gus farmer. During has residence
there he merited the esteem Of all with
whom he came in contact. His host of
friends and former neighbors attest the
high regard in which he is held.
The bride, resident of this city, is
loved and admired by all her many
friends as a lady Of gracious manner
and unselfsh nature. Her host of
friends extend to her their best wishes
for happy married life.
The wedding breakfast was served at
the home of the bride, after which the
couple took the train for an extended
trip to California, the land of flowers
and golden sunsets. Upon their return
they will make their home in Mineral
Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
Michael Demuth.

passed away from this life at st Joseph's
Hospital at Dodgeville, Tuesday evening
April II, 1917, aged S4 years, months.
The body was conveyed the same even
ing to the homestead in the town of
Mineral Point; and the funeral took
place Friday morning with services at
st. Mary's Church in this city; and
interment in St. Mary's cemetery. Re-
QUEEN high mass was celebrated by FIR.
Bernard Weyer, in the presence of a
large number of relatives and friends.
The rector, Father Nicholas Weyer
gave a brief address full of words of
comfort to the sorrowing relatives.
Deceased was born at Gustingen,
Luxembourg, and came to America IN
1853, and on October 26, 1861, was united
in marriage to Miss Anna Steffes of this
city, who proceeded him in death about
twelve years ago. They lived on farm
in the township of Mineral toint many
years and met with success. Mr.
Demuth had been in i'll health for some
time but was at the hospital only week
when he passed away we'll prepared
with the last rites of his catholic faith.
He was honest and upright in his deal
ings with his fellow men. He was a
good, kind father and his memory will
be kindly cherished by his children who
survive him. namely: Annie, Louis,
and Matt Demuth at the home.
stead, John Demuth of Greenwood,
Mrs Kate Becker of Alliance, Neb., and
twelve grandchildren, and two great
grandchildren. and one brother Peter
Demuth of this city.
CARD OF THANKS
We hereby extend our heartfelt
thanks to the Sisters at st. Joseph's
hospital and to our neighbors and
friends for their kindness during the
illness and death of our dear father,
Michael Demuth.-THE CHILDREN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
TRAIN DESTROYED BY BLAST
Tank Car of Gasoline Explodes in
Mysterious Manner.

A train of seven freight cars on the
Milwaukee road was destroyed by fire
near Hanover when tank car con-
tanning $4,000 gallons Of gasoline ex-
p1oded.
The entire train was consumed by
the flames and the ties were burned
and the rails buckled, tying up the
right of way on the western division.
The gasoline, it is said, was consign-
ed to a lead concern in the Mineral
Point region which has large contracts
with the national government. Several
suspicious characters who were seen
about the train while it was in the
GAINESVILLE yards are being sought by
the authorities. The loss is estimated
at 100000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
CLEANUP WEEK---FIRST IN MAY

BY city ordinance 11q the first week in
May will hereafter be "clean up week
in Mineral Point. The ordinance, re-
Gently passed and published, provides
that the week following the first Tues
day of May, in each year shall be the
duty during that week Of every pro
perty owner and holder to rid his pre-
misses of all garbage, tin cans, old
dishes, and refuse collected during the
predicting months of cold weather.
Such refuse may be placed liz barrels
or boxes in neat piles near the curb
from which places city teams will haul
lit away without charge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
GO SLOW ON TuBERS,
FARM EXPERTS WARN
Southern Wisconsin Told Other
Paintings More Essential
MADISON, April "a.

M61O1oo4ty apAh IL.
The Wisconsin department of agri-
culture cautions the farmer in south
ern Wisconsin that he may be of
greater service to the nation and to
himself if he plants other crops in
preference to planting an abnor-
mally increased acreage of potatoes
It is the opinion of the majority OF
the people in touch fifth the whole sit
uation that southern Wisconsin should
but slightly, if at all, increase it's
normal acreage Of potatoes for the
following reasons:
l. The potato is not strictly an ex
port crop.
2. Export crops should be increased
to the limit this year.
8. Seed potatoes are exceedingly
high in price, making the cost of seed
an important factor and the quality Of
seed is unusually poor
The state has arranged with the
leading dealers, having potatoes in
Wisconsin warehouses, to hold their
best stock one week for distribution
as seed, and to ship all others, either
local or carlot, at $500 per bu., f. o. b..
loading station, draft for amount to
accompany the order.
The Wisconsin Bankers association
is at work through local banks at
tempting to collect carload orders,
amounting to 600 bushels or moreat
the various towns. These carload or
ders should be sent to the Commits
siona1 Of Agriculture, Madison, accom-
panied by a draft for the required
amount, payable to his order
The crops to emphasize at this time
are corn, white beans, buckwheat and
on poor soil, soy beans. The supply Of
seed corn appears to be ample. Seed
beans are scarce and high, but the
state has secured few cars at $1,000
a bu. A limited sunrly Of seed buck
wheat is obtainable at moderate
prices.
Information concernin~ seed Or the
growing Of anv crc0 w. which pros
Dective growers "rn rot esrC"i "iallv
Familiar. is ofrer~' ~ O. P. NorgCrd.
commissioner Of agriculture at Madi,
son.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
HarmeIinq-Winn.

Miss Hazel Harmeling, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs Fred Harmeling of Elgin,
ILL.,, and Mr. Leroy Winn, son of Nj
and Mrs Charles |. Winn of this city,
were united in marriage at the NJ. E
parsonage at Elgin. H., Tuesday after
noon, April II, 1912, by Rev. G. Lyons.
They were attended by Miss Elsie
Harmeling, sister Of the bride, and MI
Harold Cummings of this city. After
the ceremony Mr. and Winn went On a
wedding trip. They arrived here Fri
day and expect to go housekeeping
soon. The bride is an estimable and
charming young woman. The groom
is one of our popular young men and a
graduate of the M. P. H. S. class 1911
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
ShenarE-M Never.

Laramie Repu blican: Warren E ugene
Meyer and Miss Ida May Shepard were
married at 3 o'clock this afternoon at
the deanery of st. Matthew's cathedral
by Dean Thornberry, the attendants
being Prof and Mrs O. A Beath, and
later the wedding party were driven to
the Beath residence at 81S University
avenue, where they had late wedding
dinner, afterwards leaving for Port
land and Seattle, where they will
spend couple of weeks before return
ing home. Mr. Meyer is connected with
the department of agriculture, in
charge of the dairy Investigations at
Salt Lake, and there he and his bride
will make their home. Mrs Meyer us a
native of Wisconsin. having attended
the University of Wisconsin and also
the University of Wyoming, of which
Prof Beath is member of the faculty
For some time she has been teaching in
the Star valley, this state. Size arrived
III VIC ClCy OdCuAV&y du1 Ids SaLOC 'Dccu
the guest of the family of her sister.
Mr. Meyer is also native of Wisconsin,
making his home at Madison until
coming west. The wedding was quiet
and this afternoon they received the
congratulations of their friends and
many kilograms and telephone mes
>sages. Both are fine young people and
deserve the best of liEe.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
A BABY WELFARE IrSIIIUIt
Mineral Point, Saturday, May 5, 1917.
FEEDING THE BABY

FEEDlNJ he DAD
Information on this and other important
topics to be discussed in Baby week.
How many mothers know just what
healthy baby ought to eat!
1t is an important matter that they should
know, for a large percentage OF the thou
sands of infant deaths every year is caused
by improper feeding.
This and other topics of vital interest to
mothers will be discussed during Baby
welfare institute here, May 5.
DR., Dorothy Reed Mendenhall, who is
both successful mother and physician,
and Professor Amy Daniels, specialist on
diet at the state university, have recently
compiled some extremely practical Rules
for Feeding Healthy Infants which the
university will send to anyone who is in
terested For example:
Regularity in feeding the baby is of the
utmost Importance 1t should be waked to
be fed fed during the day.
A baby about four months old should
not be fed oftener than every three hours
from E a. m. to 10 p. m., with one feeding
in the night, making seven feelings in the
"a hours.
From to months of age, there should
be but six feedings with none al might, and
after months of age this should be re-
duced to five feedings, four hours apart.
The bottle should always be held by the
mother while the baby is taking either food
or water.
After feeding the baby, it should be put
to bring up the gas, and then placed gently
in the crib A baby should never be
played with or rocked after it is fed.
The baby should be kept nursing from 5
to 20 minutes, and not allowed to play. At
the end of this time the breast or bottle
should be taken away, and the baby should
then be made to wait for 3 or hours
whichever is its usual intervaD before
food is offered it again
If the baby is bottle fed and all the food
is not taken at one feeding, it should be
another feeding
The 10 D. m. feeding may be discontinued
after the 18th month if the child sleeps
until six o'clock in the morning. Generally
children will wake earlier it the night
feeding is not given. One night feeding
may be given up TO l8 months of age without
harm to the child
A child one to two years old should have
four, or occasionally five, feedings during
the day, with nothing but water between.
After child is a year old ii should be
taught to drink from a cup, though it will
usually take less milk that way than from
bottle.
No child needs more than quart of
whole milk in "a hours, and many do
better on less.
Cereal may be given with a spoon once
or twice day after the first year. Farina,
cream of wheat, or oatmeal is the best
cereal for young children. 1t must be
thoroughly cooked and strained.
Stale bread, home made toast, or zwei-
bach is better for a child than crackers or
zweibach that has been bought as these
latter are often insufiiciently baked, made
of inferior materials, or contain much sugar
or shortening.
Fresh fruit juice-as or strained stewed
prunes, or strained stewed apples-may be
given any time during the child's second
year, if it needs a laxative. Raw or stale
fruit is dangerous to any very young child
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
RED TRUNKS SHUT OUT

The High Rollers decisively defeated
the Red Trunks at the Grand Alleys
by margin of 2S6 points. This gives
the High Rollers the undisputed cham
pionship of the city as they have won
every game so far this season. The
members of the team are Frank Burns,
John Cox, Andrew Whitford, James
Harris and William Mitchell.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
c. w. Emery, Pastor.

SUNDAY SERVICES.
Glass Meeting 80.
Morning Worship, 1920.
Sunday School-11 :45.
Junior League-3:00
Evening Worship-7:3O.
Rev. w. F. Tomlinson, district sup
erintendent, will preach.
A cordial invitation to all our SER
vices is extended. Strangers are
especially welcome.
Save Thursday evening for the
regular prayer service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
GEN. U. S. GRANTS BIRTHDAY
Will be eCommemorated in GaIena
Friday, April 27.

The ninety fifth birthday anniversary
of General Ulysses s. Grant will be OBJ
served with appropriate exercises at
Galena, Friday, April 27. The address
of the day will be delivered by Hon.
Lee Blewett of Chicago. There will be
a great patriotic parade in connection
with the celebration. Our former
townsman and public spirited citizen
Harry T. Priestley is president of the
Grant Birthday Association.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
Produce Coal Tar.

STEVENS POINT, April a.
The Wisconsin Valley Electric COM
pany will turn out from $4,000 to 30,-
900 gallons Of coal tar at it's gas plant
at Stevens Point this year, and some
of this may be used in the manufac-
ture of explosives for the United
States army
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. J. c. Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

SUNDAY SERVICES.
i9:So 9:SOp. d. M. "a Public Worship.
As a. N. Sunday School.
400 p. m. Junior Endeavor.
$50 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
7:30 p m. Strangers always welcome.
Regular meeting of the Brotherhood
on Friday night next.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
Mrs. Charles Collins.

Mrs Charles Collins, formerly of
Mineral Point, died at her home in
Rockford, Wednesday, April IA. She
leaves two daughters; both married,
and residents of Rockford; and also
her sister Mrs John Greenwood of the
town of Mineral Point, and sisters in
Rockford. Her memory will be
cherished as kind, good woman.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
Can Think 1t Over in Jail.

Jack McPeak, Sparta, private in
Company L, Third Wisconsin infantry
was in jail at La Crosse charged with
having taken off his uniform in a To-
cal saloon and stamped upon it, call
ing it names and cursing the Stars
and Stripes
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
THE CLEANUP ORDINANCE

Ordinance 119 providing for the
cleaning up of premises and the col
lection and disposal of ashes, rubbish,
etc. is published on page of this issue.
Read it and become familiar with it's
provisions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
Plan MunicipaI Market.

STEVENS POINT, April "a.
A municipal market to take care of
an excess growth of vegetables at
Stevens Point this summer is being
discussed. The gardening contest is
likely to glut the local market, it is
feared.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
CITY FINANCES

On page 7 of The Democrat ap-
pears the annual report of H. e.
Jackson, city clerk of Mineral
Point. 1t shows great growth
in the financial affairs of the city.
After very large reduction Of
indebtedness during the year, the
cash balance in the treasury on
April 16, 1917, amounted to the
sum of 1924, ,608.61.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
Rain Slowly Rots Ice.
ASHLAND. April "a.

ASHLAND. April "a.
Continued rains on Lake Superior is
rotting the ice rapidly but vessel
movements are hardly expected be-
fore May.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
Beioft Sends Ambulance Corps.

bELUII, ApIII A4.
Be1o1t college will send six students
with ambulances to France in Red
Cross work A fund of $4,000
having been subscribed by alumni
students and faculty and Beloit citi-
Zens for this purpose
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
Oldest Home inmate Dies.
MITwArKEF Anri1 %


Thomas Kelly, 102, the oldest resi-
dent of the Soldiers Home here is
dead. He served in the civil war in
the Second Missouri infantry.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
Oruanize Medical Unit.

KENOSHA, April "a.
Forty physicians Of Kenosha have
organized a medical unit for national
defense.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
ORGAN RECITAL BY PROF. ]. W.
hLDERSON
At M. E. Church, Mineral Point, Wis,
Tuesday, May I, 1917.


harch III ......... .''- ........J. "A. west
Postlude in f -. ......... .....- j. A. West
Vocal Solo, selected Mr. Curtis Johns
Overture, Poet and Peasant ...........F. Suppe
OffertOire in A fiat ......... Edward NJ Read
Larghetto in :. ... j.. Edward M. Read
Saxaphone Solo, Bohemian Girl S. G. Nauman
Vocal Solo, selected. Mr. Curtis Johns
Lead Kindly eight Transcription j. A. West
March ROmaine ............ ... Chas. Gounod
Largo from Xerxes. ............. g. f. Handel
Reading, selected ............. Mrs !. F. Hendra
Vocal solo, selected ............. Curtis Johns
Golden Wedding, LA Cinquantaine)
.............. -. ...... 49,. Gabriel Marie
Simple Aveu ...............F f Thome
Berceuse in A ......... .G. Delbruck
Sextette from Lucia Di Lammermoor Donizetti
Humoresque ............. Bd0raK
Wedding march from Midsummer Nights
Dream ......... -. .Mendelssohr
Funeral march from The Pianoforte Sonata Op
35-Star Spange, Banner Frederick Chopin
Mr. Johns in the above program is an
Iowa County young man, who has had
two years training in the American
conservatory of music in Chicago and
is recommended as vocolist of
superior talent. Mrs Hendra and Mr.
Nauman are we'll known to the people
of this community and it is needless to
say that their contribution to the pro-
gram will be of high order,
General admission Csc.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-04-26
DEv0TI0NS AT ST. PAUL'S

will be held on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, April 80. and May and 2.