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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
Frank Day

died in Beloit, Monday evening, Feb.
IL. The end came suddenly as he was
supposed to be in ordinary health. His
age was SO years. He was born in
England and came to America with his
parents Mr. and Mrs Thomas Day. He
followed the trade of blacksmith. A
few years ago he sold his shop here
and went to Beloit.
He was kindhearted, industrious
man. and many will read of his death
with sadness. He leaves one son, Bert
Day, publisher of the Hollandale Re-
view. He also leaves three sisters and
two brothers, namely Mrs Thomas
Ellery, Mineral Point; Mrs Edward
Rowland, Beloit; Mrs Andrew Green,
Lewistown, Mont, Thomas Day,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
GOSPEL MEETINGS AT
The M. E. CHURCH

The Gospel meetings which began
last Sunday in the Methodist Episcopal
Church promise to attract great interest
in this community. Rev, Mr. Taylor
spoke at both services on Sunday, using
in the morning the theme, The Oppor-
tunity and Responsibility of the
Church." and in the evening, God
ward or WorldwarirW which," In both
these sermons the evangelist showed
great ability and deep earnestness and
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
u. OF W. HONORS
EXPERT FARMERS
Joseph Goroon. J. Q. Emery and
Henry Krumrey Awaded Certifi-
Gates of Recognition.


Three prominent members of Wis
consins agricultural profession were
awarded certificates of recognition for
their eminent services for the advance
of agriculture at last evenings session
of the farmers week now in session at
the college Of agriculture.
The men who received certificates
were Joseph Gordon, Mineral Point,
prominent livestock breeder; j. q.
Emery, Edgerton, breeder and former
dairy and food commissioner Of Wis
consin, and Henry Krumrey, Ply
mouth, farmer and former state
senator.
Presentation by Van Hise.
In presenting these men to President
Van Hise of the university, who con
ferred the testimonials, II. l.. Russell,
dean Of the college Of agriculture said
Of Mr. Gordon.
Pioneer Farmer.
Joseph Gordon is the type Of
pioneer farmer upon which Wisconsin $
reputation as an agricultural state OF
foremost rank has been built; an exam :
ple of the serious minded and indus
trious men upon whom it's agricultural
future rests. His life has been spent
in cuitiyating and improving the farm
inherited from his father, and his con
ception of the true spirit of community
life has had far reaching influence on
agricultural thought and practice as
exemplifed in this state"
MI Emery's Work.
Referring to Mr. Emery's work as
dairy and food commissioner OF Wis
consin. Dean Russell pointed out that
"for more than twelve years he worked
constantly for the betterment Of condi :
ti0ns with reference to food and dairy
products in this state. Estimated in
money, his efforts have saved much TO
the people; the conservation of health
and the prolOngatiOn of life due to his
work cannot be estimated. Mr. Emery
is known not only in Wisconsin, but
throughout the nation, as successful
farmer and an excellent educator
A Marke tman.
La presenting Mr. Krumrey Dean
Russell especially emphasized his work
for the betterment of marketing condi
5ions in Wisconsin.
For the last five years Mr. Krumrey' S
time and energy have been devoted to
the problem of procuring better mar
keting conditions for Wisconsin S
largest dairy product its cheese.
Without monetary compensation or any
ether incentive than his desire to see
every man get his honest dues, he has
organized and personally managed the
most successful cooperative cheese
marketing enterprise in the country"
The plan of comforting certificates as
an expression of the recognition by the
university of prominent service for the
betterment of agriculture was put into
operation by the university in 1909.
Since that time twenty seven cnen and
one woman have been recognized.
Seven of these twenty eight persons
have been residents of other states, in
accordance with the idea that the i'm :
provement of agriculture should mot be
limited by any political boundary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
lIIIIl
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
IIIlIIl

Is O1T1OOL a
i:IIIIIII
At meeting of the Freshman class
last week Frances Meserole was elected
secretary and treasurer to succeed
Willie Schmitz, who has left school.
Arrangements were made for the max
ing of the Freshman banner.
The two sections of the Freshman
Domestic Science class have elected the
following officers:
Section One.
President, Walburga McMurrough
Vice President. Agnes Daum
Secretary, Florence Fowler
Chorister, Lucille Sinnex
Section Two.
President, Whynita Frieden
Vice President, Annie Jackson
Secretary, Margaret Unger
Chorister. Frances Meserole
Mary Kieffer has withdrawn from
school on account of sickness.
The Chemistry class is studying car
bon and carbon compounds. The
American history class wrote quiz on
the Civil war. The Junior English
class have begun the study of Macbeth.
Miss Cozzens and Mr. Rood were in :
| attendance at the Southern Wisconsin
Teachers convention at Madison, Fri
day and Saturday.
Miss Elsie Springer 10, and Miss
| Lewis, both teachers in the Fennimore
schools, were visitors Monday.
During the assembly period on Fri
day Miss Ruedebusch the history
teacher, gave very interesting talk on
President Wilson. Through her talk
more complete and intimate view of the
President than they previously had.
Last Tuesday night many of the stu
dents attended the Mineral Point
Dodgeville basket ball game at Dodge
vile. They are now eagerly awaiting
the return game to be played on the
Mineral Point floor in the near future.
The basket ball team goes to Hollan-
dale Saturday to play the high school
team return game.
Those who witnessed the basket ball
game between Platteville and Mineral
Point Friday night saw one of the best
games Of the season. Although we lost
by rather one sided score, 81 to Z, the
game was the hardest fought battle
9 seen in,Mineral Point this winter. Our
boys Eare gradually overcoming the
Handicapped inexperience and are put
ting up game fight. The Platteville
boys were a gentlemanly lot and de-
serve a good deal OF credit for their
actions during their stay in the city;
1 they were not accompanied by faculty
member. We hope to have them on our
schedule again next year.
A few parents have visited the high
school lately. We wish that every par
l ent who has child in school would
visit classes at least once during the
year. 1t would show an interest in the
/. work of the schools and encourage both
pupils and teachers.
The report cards for the fifth month
were given out Thursday. They also
contained the records for the first sem
ester.
Lincoln programs were given by each
of the five literary societies last Friday.
| The societies hold their programs at )
o'clock each Friday afternoon and Wis
itors are always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT. Feb. 10, 1917.-Let.
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed a.
the Mineral Point postoffice:
F. Boehm, Thos. Fairness.
Morse Heath, Theo. Sande.
Jas. Collins.
In calling for above. please say advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD. Postmaster
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST
For the Week Beginning Sunday,
February II, 1917.

Plain states and upper and middle
Mississippi valleys: There will be a
general rise of temperature at the be-
ginning of the week, and in all
probability the temperatures will be
moderate thereafter. The weather will
be generally fair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
Mrs Lloyd Vincent

died at Platteville, Tuesday morning,
February 49, Mrs John Davies, sister
of Mrs Vincent, will attend the funeral,
which will be held at Platteville to-
morrow( Thursday
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
F. r. O. Reed, Rector.

SUNDAY SERVICES.
Sunday, February IS, Quinquagesima
Holy Eucharist, 500 a. m.
Morning Prayer, 10:30.
Evening Prayer, 7:30.
Guild meets at the Parish house
$3.50 p. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. J c. Bond, Pastor.

w. = "a 0OHU1 TdSIOTs
SUNDAY SERVICES.
l9:s0 9:S0 a a. m' N Public Worship.
7:3O, Timely talk on Temperance.
11:45 a. m. Sunday.School.
$3.50 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday al
7 80 p m. Strangers always welcome
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
Military Whist.

Miss Cummings with Miss Mayme
Cummings entertained with military
whist at their home Thursday and Sat
urday afternoons from three until six.
There were six tables each afternoon,
representing six countries. France won
Thursday and Russia Saturday. The
affair proved one of the most pleasant
social events of the season.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15

Spokane, Wash, and William Day,
Beloit. The funeral took place this
Wednesday afternoon, with services in
Trinity Church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-15
Gard of Thanks.

friends for their kindness and sympathy
shown US during the illness and death
of our dear husband and father. MRS
THOMAS JELLIFFE SR. AND FAMILY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10

ought Of financial reward or ad-
vancemeut-
But we win not always be at
war.
Hundreds Of young men are ar
ready In the service because they
have figured out they'll be rs well.
II not better off. financially. than
they would In civil life.
Capt. John II. Dayton. command.
ant OF the Norfolk naval training
station. has handled many hun
dreds OF naval recruits. He knows
boys from A to z.
Conditions Are Better
Conditions are becoming con-
stantly more advantageous for the
enlisted man." Capt Dayton said.
ANY boz who comes to a naval
training station has a chance I'M
der the present regulations to be-
come eventually the highest com
handing officer In the navy"
The 100 early appointments TO
Annapolis naval academy from
the ranks OF the enlisted men are
now the big prizes squirting on the
more ambitious boys. Every boy
who Is graduated from Annapolis
!. hecapes Q commissioned officer
- has chance TO become an ad-
miral II he stays In the service and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10

Lyon at a naval
wireless station
receiving lnssrue-
tlon In wireless
telearaphy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10
AMERICAN GIRL AVIATOR GETS
SHOWER OF DIAMONDS IN JAPAN

TOKYO. Japan. May 1o.-Miss
Katherine Stinson. tho American
girl aviator. 10 an object OF wonder
in the Mikado's empire. All japan
IL making obeisance to this fear.
less young woman who has thrilled
thousands OF Orientals with her
daring air flights.
When she arrived here to begin
her tour OF Japanese cities. she
was received with astonisbmelt.
The thought OF a mere girl guiding
an aeroplane thru dips and loops
In the air was too much for the
Oriental mind 10 grasp.
But she made the flights and re-
eelved a wonderful ovation after
aeach appearance. Not only that.
'yhe accomplished the emancipation
We Japanese women. The time
custom that women in this
sountry must remain In the back
ground has been broken since Miss
Sunson has arrived.
The government has given per-
mission for the establishment Of 4
Japanese school for women xvia-
tors and Miss Stinson will DO the
first instructor.
During her visit here those OF
high and low degree have shower
ed her with compliments and pres
ents. Various gifts OF diamonds
and precious stones she has re-
ceived total many thousands OF dol
lars.
Miss Stinson wears the costume
OF the japanese woman when max
ing flights.
She has appeared in Tokyo, Noy-
goa, Kobe. Osaka and other cities.
She will fly in Shanghai. Hong.
Kong, Manila and Honolulu on her
present tour.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10

shows the necessary ability.
A man between II and % enlists
as apprentice seaman" II he
hasn't a trade he could follow In
the service, At the start he re-
eeiyes SLIGO a month. but he can
Increase this by earned promo.
tons. conscientious work and re-
enlistmcnts to sils.s2 month.
! talked with . man In Nor
folk who had retired from tho
navy after 80 years honorable
service. He was IS when he re-
tired. He 10 drawing sfoe.s2
month retirement pay" from
the government and Will con-
tlnue TO draw that much As
LONG AS HE LIVES. His pay
equals 9 per cent Interest on
s2f.3s4. How many mon at
- ere a. we'll oNr
No business on earth requires a.
many different kinds OF skilled
men as the navy. The service
needs machinists by the thou
sands. engineers. boilermakcrs. ex-
l ftAt A6AAA1srt tAt btHhFfts Illhib-
ers. electricians. blacksmiths. paint
ers. sailmakers and many other
craftsmen. The woman" branch
offers Jobs 20 hookkeepers. stenog-
raphers. musicians. pharmacists.
etc. In the commissary branch are
Jobs for bakers. cooks. etc.
Every boy has a right 10 learn
any OF these trades In the navy.
and the government goes TO con-
siderable expense TO teach him.
At the Norfolk training station,
some OF the brightest boys Joined
classes In wireless telegraphy.
taught by Instructor q. r. Barker.
A paragraph from "The Recruits
Handy Book" seems 10 summarize
the entire navy game.
Recruits should settle down to
work and remember that good con-
duct and continuous service WILL
ALWAYS BRING PROMOTION.
aud that life in the navy has many
bright sides. A man who IL easily
discouraged. or who will not work
or learn a trade never Will sue
coed at anything"
(The Star soon will publish
. new series. GIVING Lyons ex-
perisncss a. . seaman with the
Atlantic fIeet.-eoiToR.)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10
THEATRES

We Palace Hip theatre will cele-
Nts first anniversary Thurs
with the presentation OF Hip
podrome road show. IL will be
headed by Angelo Armenia and
company. tumblers and acrobats.
Coscia and Verdi will present "A
Musical advertisement" with violin
and cello. Libby. Blondell and com
pany have a musical skit called
Almost Married" Ray, Bruce and
ray have songs and chatter called
The Wop's Busy Day" Howe and
Howe are burlesque mind readers.
me Bernice Sisters present a song
and piano recital.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10
CONVENTION HERE

Fifteen hundred delegates TO the
convention OF tho Order OF Rail
road Photographers will be In Seat
tie during the week Of May II 10 "a.
Every railroad In the United States
and Canada Will be represented.
The New Richmond hotel will be
the headquarters OF the convention.
Meetings will be held IN the Labor
tsmplA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10

Army barracks in the Northwest
need 100000 doors. according to a
statement made by John A. Gabel.
preeident OF the Pacific Mutual
Door Co. President Gabel has re-
ceived Inquiries from Washington
an to how many doors his firm could
make for the government to fill the
deficiency.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10

&C. c. Lyon correspondent Of
The Star, has enlisted In the Unit.
ed States navy and. from time TO
time, will write Of his experiences
for this Newspaper. He has gone
thru the U. s. naval training sta
ton at Norfolk. Va. and 10 now un'
der assignment with the Atlantic
fleet. This 10 the fifth artlele.)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10

reer for a young
manf
With q state
OF war" existing
between the Unit
ed States and
Germany ut pres
ent. patriotism Is
It a high pitch.
and thousands Of
red-hlooded fol-
lows win Join the
navy without n
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10
MORE 2.CENT PAPERS

CHICAGO. May 10.-The Chi
eago Tribune (morning) announced
.oday that on May IA It's price
would be raised from ] to cents.
The Examiner and Herald (morn-
ing and the American (aftsrnoon)
made similar announcement 70
Gently.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10
SEIZE MORE BOOZE

The dry squad seized As cartons
OF whisky and 20 cases OF beer at
Pier u and Pier ID Wednesday
morning, on account OF the ad-
arsssee on the permits being illegal
n oh4&gsd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10
TOMORROW Will Be the Day of One Hundred Specials
100 Convincing Reasons for Early Shopping Friday
Numbered Sign for Every Special Hem-Look for Them

ATyom dl y tomorrow they ire gd floor m
1omnena dd ne lumber correspond each h d bfduo ng b
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-10
aX C. c. LYON

What has the United States
navy 10 offer In the way of n ca
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-20

The port commission Of the port
.of Seattle will hold on Tuesday.
January 30. at O'Clock. a public
hearing on the question Of amend
ing Unit so. "a OF the Compre-
hensiNp Scheme of ilarbor I'm
proyement
init 40. 10 was adopted by the
electors OF the port district on De
cember (. 1915. and provided for
the route Of terminal belt line
railway The proposed amend
ment enllrges the scope 81 the
belt line railway SO that a terminal
railroad could be built any where
within the county and be connect
ed with water transfer system.
The port commission wants
Views Of the electors upon the
question o. re-submitting bond
itsue OF $4,000 for constructing
"A terminal belt line railway
The local railway situation has
reached ID very critical stage. say
the commissioners. because the
port has been requested by prop
erty owners in East Marginal way
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-20
PORT COMMISSION ASKS PUBLIC
TO AIR VIEWS ON R. R. BELT LIN

% relinquish the franchise granted
the port by the city. extending
from the south city limits along
East Marginal way TO Whatcoml
ave.
The railroad companies are ask
ing for franchise covering the
route Of the ports franchise. and
committee OF the city council Is
now considering the question Of OBJ
tanning from the port a relinauish-
ment Of is franchise and granting
a franchise over the route now
held by the port to the railroads.
n this should happen says Pres
ident Bridges OF the commission.
1t might block the port from ever
obtaining a complete belt line rail-
way system. In any event. II
would delay the belt line railway
for many years TO come. The elect
Ors Of the port district have al
ready. by a substantial majority.
shown their desire TO obtain a belt
line railway by the inclusion OF
the plan In the compromising
scheme OF harbor Improvement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-20
SPIRITUAL DtuMs
MADAM CEAlEY

TlfUENut paiNr ANp MEDIUM
Ono wtu is sirea with power 60 teii f"u
anything 500 arrir~ ta tuHe FHo turs
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She tells the past present ana fiturr.
advises So business ant family affairs
ruAftship ard marriage tells the name
- your fufure husband or wife ard
hav 90 win che one You love tells shat
uusirrss sou are adapted fHr. vhsh 90
speculate and where tn iprHt~ and how
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frHusar'iaus ~ any kint rarsuit mis-
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-20
RUSSIAN DANCER
LOSES 1000 R0UBLES

s. Tasowf n Russian youth. feel
ing the mad desire to dance. a char
acteristic of his race. sought TO sat.
isfy his passion by taking a whirl
Friday night in dance hall at 4oi
Fifth ave. 5.
After imbibing several grape
juices and skipping thru some mod.
ern.day steps. he left for his home.
at 5l5 Yesler way, whore he discov-
cred he had lost n check book con.
tanning a money order for 1000
rouhles.
The police are ondeavoring to 10.
cate the missing money.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-20


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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-20

HfrnGr c.t sHn ilptnn.a SOC. sar q ea
ran pufe olive eii So toc tottis Eos.
llsH Werrrsfsf shire sauce. l"r pAss
golden rEE ne=dI~a -tr stalls forti
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dpz ksN.bs slai ~ eating apples. o.
dog HfsHs la ibs 1915 crop wal-
nuts So. eaiiue apples 81 90 hos. rtail
go cream cheese efr 10 Nsadpu Grove
butter CSC ataW g. coo It coffee.
he 81 co. huttsfmilk. Tee Eai He'd
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LARGE cans caruatinn milk -e vita !
ih. % our daiiF ffseh roasted coffee
sugar salt ~ he pore cane sugar 81
a. bntss Swedish matrhot te- Basement
.c q. market pot ruast l@tse 10
ham burE~r 100 a.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-20
MADAM RUTH

rUUENot.OgiHr ANp MEDIUM
Caii ard go Mics futh she does not tell
20 faenr 1ua tuf rlFrn tfue advice ur
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-20
UNION MEETINGS TO
START DOWN TOWN

Union evangelistic meetings OF
four downtown churches will he
held I'm the Plymouth Congrega-
tional church, beginning January
% and continuing until February .
Rev Carter Helm Jones will
preach the first sermon. lie will
be followed In turn by Rev. NJ. 4.
Matthews. Rev. j. ~ Crowther.
and Rev. Hugh Ross,
The First Baptist. First Meth.
odist. First Presbyterian and the
First Congregational churches will
take part. Each church viii fur.
pish it's own music and choir at
these meetings