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.,.r League lti

! oralty League ""
 fs,e."e $, .ss many patriotic parties given
 ol a..a .n pn1ff. none perhaps were so lll U ;,,on yesterday afternoon by the hal sn of Alnarica Loyalty league, Fnlicl o'i home of Mrs. A. w. Nunn
 "eo os 2 real colonial tea, the little
 ;. s snnearing in short satin trons- 'eD ,nd ,I continental coats. and the llt- anu ".on,en in powdered wigs, pam a skirts, end quaint fichuse. 'sssu 'ester David Bluthenthal and little ,as's ,as uarriett Hanf as George and ''. Iarha Washington greeted the ,,osts at the door.
 Misses Elizabeth Mcleod and Mat Iaa Scales poured chocolate at S, anine table. whose central dec a'tion was a silver basket of jon ,s a;,s and these little mai,ss were as- 't ;stod in serving by Misses Myrtle Fr,hmrn ; Mildred Gould, Beverly pramar % Margaret Morgan, Rose raor o 1osephine Luck, Helen Hooker norothv Atkinson, and Elizabeth and +1,nr;etta Nunn; while Miss Anne porrow Trulock, and Miss Lucy ,roorp usllered the guests into the Eloo'e uoor, ~ ~wW
 ndsrensing the further hospitality khruout the home were Buster Clark, Erizabeth >Taldwell. Clayton Jones, Elizabeth Toney, Hardy Kilgore. Mil- arpd Saunders, Elizabeth Triplett, Eoll Alexa1der, Harry Bolinger, Viii lipm Atkinson, Rutledge Vinirg, Zil- lah Mae Mills. Walker Bridges. I-au- "a Hut. Maxine Mckenzie. Frank Williamson. Elliott Ra@land. Bessie and Earl Shoup, Elizabeth Mclean. Nda Mae Holderlless. Mildred and Helen NcNew, Virginia Culpepper. Al ice and Catherine OrtO, Jack Austin. Everett Mayfield, Netta ar,l lone Will ljams. Catherine Mills. Warren Means. Virginia Lee. William Mat | |thews. Bland Walls, Dorot;iy Rrews- ter, Virginia Barnett. Frances and Nell Hudson Louise Vance, Louise Stephens Helen Brewster, Alberta and Lillian Guenther, Harriett Dreyfus. Annette Madding. Reno Alt schul, David Bluthenthal.
 The guests comna,y, comprised of doting mothers and devoted friends. enjoyed the fullest extent the origin slity and charm of the whole affair, hnd heartily applauded every number pf the following program.
 Vocal solo, Reno Altschul.
 Piano solos, Zillan Mae Mills.
 Vocal duet, Miss Mildred Saunders.
 Vocal solo, Miss Elizabeth~McI.
 Reading, Miss Virginia CulpepDer.
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NEW RESTUARANT TO OPEN.

Nick Nichols will open this week the Peoples restaurant. having leased the building at 320 Main street, form erlv occupied by Brickley's market. The apartment has been thoroly reno vated, refurnished and remodeled, and now presents a most attractive ap- pearance. MT. Nichols will have as- sociated w;+h h;-- experienced people, and expec.s to build up large patron age among restaurant patrons who want good food, good service, and
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Bluffs oldest literary clubs. has re- gently completed an ambulance robe. which is in display in McEwen's win dow. It will be sent directly to Miss Henrietta Taylor, to be used in her Red Cross worzin France, and re- fleets much credit on the patriotic ladies who made it. Their names are Mrs. John Mills, Mrs. Chas. Fitzhugh. Mrs. Franl. RaGland, Mrs. Chas. Ow- en, Miss Anna Can't, and Mrs Peter Byrd.
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Story Hour at. Public Library.

A large number of children attend ed the story hour at the Library yes- terday afternoon. The national an thems were sung after their origin and authorship was delightfully."- told by Mrs. w. c. Alexander, who is chairman of this Library work.
 Mrs. Spencer Fox told the story of a little Belgian girl Marie Laure." !" to the younger folks, and Mrs. J. I. Norris told the story of Joan of Arc to the older ones.
 Quite a number of grown folks were also at. this story tellin', and highly praised this commendable feature of our Public library.
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Piano solo, Miss Helen McNew. Reading. Miss Elizabeth Caldwell Piano solo, Miss Henrietta Nunn. Reading, Miss Josephine Luck. Vocal solo, Miss Bland Walls. Piano solo, Miss Zcllah Mae Mills Reading, Miss Dorothy Brewster. Vocal solo, Master Buster Clark. Piano duet, Misses Alberta and Lii Han Guenther.
 Vocal solo, Miss Helen Brewster. Vocal solo. Miss Annette Madding. Duet, Master Reno Al.schul and Miss Ruth Levy.
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Magazine Club knitS Robe.

The Magazine club, one of Pin
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BAPTISTS TO UNVEIL
 HONOR ROLL TODAY

The Troll of honor" containing names of the members of the First Baptist church or of families of the church this evening at 7:30 o'clock, with appropriate exercises. An inter- esting program has been arranged, with several short addresses and good music.
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RamseylDicksOn Wedding.

VcuuIH8s
 Friends in Pine Bluff will read with interest the news of the mar. riage of Rev. T. Y. Ramsey, former. ly pastor of the First Methodist church in this city, to Mrs. A. G. Dickson, formerly of Paragould. The hlalppy event took place Thursday, February 21. in Birmingham Ala.
 -*-
 Mrs. J. K. Buckner, who has been suffering with a serious attack of malarial fever in her home, 1901 West Thirteenth, is reported con- valescent. a%! ]
 MT. and Mrs. L. F. Bellingrath left yesterday for visit to Atlanta, Ga.. Mobile, Ala, and other Southern cities.
 Additional Society on Page 11.)
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Ladies' Auxiliary Meeting.

The Ladies auxiliary of Alexander Memorial church will meet Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. with Mrs. John Mccain, in her home on 18th and Cherry.
 Private John w. Simms. whose home is in Mound City. Ill.,, but who is now stationed at Fort Logan H. Roots will spend today in Pine Bluff as the guest of his sister, Mrs. L. w. Reid, Twenty-second and Oak.
 Miss Minnie Holderness of Fordyce is spending the weekend here with her brother and sister-in-law, MT. and Mrs. H. I. Holderness. Magazine Club
 knits Robe.
 Tbo o1,,L D;ro
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SHOES ----- SHOES ---------- SHOES -.-=-..::::--

Every where you turn is ShocS-Shoc siuns- huNrrS-n1orr of the latter, however, than anvt shoes III the past two weeks than we have ever space of time. While some of the lines are sol, pairs THAT Mt ST BE SOLD. Every pair is II less than when this sale first started w e have to sell as many pair as possible Not within o,1,, nouslv low prices been quoted on shoes tIla1 W, made right
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-12

Beware propaganda. Take your citizenship serlously
and live up it. To Rudyard Kppings good thought
that all we have of freedom all know fathers
for long, long ago. may be added the pertinent
thought that freedom maintained for this year
grace by the soldiers of democracy the bloody heds OF
France Remember then that liberty Priceless glorious
thing; and do fail do your part in the intelligent per
fornance of the work of self government.
Vast questions crowdng upon the public mind for
settlement Under the of necessity great things
have been done for the public welfare in establishing me
chant marne and in bringing the rail highways of the cou
try under complete contro and greater things
ought be done in public way towards harnesslng the
waerpowers of the country Propaganda will follow propa
ganda to this order Of national going But be
not be deceived Let other do your thinking for
you. You cannot farm your citizenship. Get right
down SIMPLE fundamental reasons and think out for
yourself the right and the wrong i'll these and other questions
of government Apply your heart unto the wisdom of states
manshp, and it your life Live worthy OF the
sacrifices that have been made for your Freedom Look we'll
to your citizenship!
Do pass up any question too big for your under
standing Line up the right side of the peace conference
issue You know that President Wilson, Former President
Taft and others who make enduring peace
are right and you know that the lords at home and
abroad who lining up in opposition wrong Say So
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-12
Mrs William Lynch.

Mrs William Lynch departed from
this life Thursday, December 5. She
was born in Longford. Ireland. Aug. 6,
1888, the daughter of school master Ed.
Farrell. Part of her childhood was
spent in Longford until she moved to
England, where she resided at Man
chester for time. Later she moved to
Glasgow, Scotland. At Maxwelltown
she was united in marriage to William
Lynch Aug. 80, 1854. In 1857, she
journeyed with her husband and two
children to America.
She leaves to mourn their loss: Ed
ward William and Michael of St. Paul,
Mimi, John of Janesyille Joseph of
Mazomanie. Mrs Bert Stevens and Mrs
George Fitzsimons Of this community.
James died in infancy. Her husband
also survives her.
The funeral was held Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock at st. Paul S
church, Father L. P. O'Reilly pficiat-
ing. Interment was made in st. Paul's
cemetery. The pail bearers were
Michael and John Laverty, Joseph
Aide, John Sullivan, Walter Groth and
P. McKlusky.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-12
Edward BeIken.

The Grim reaper, death, is still going
hand IN hand with the influenza in our
city. Last Saturday, December T. it
entered the Belken home on the South
side and took from them their father,
Edward Belken, aged 43 years, II
months and 20 days. The funeral took
place Monday morning with services at
st. Paul's Church, Father O'Reilly
officiating. Interment was in st. Pauls
cemetery.
Deceased leaves with his wife eight
sons and one daughter, namely: Hubert
F., Aloysiqs, Marie, Theodore, Anth-
ony, Ervan, Marcelles, Luvern and
Clarence: all of whom were at his bed
side except Hubert F., who is serving
in the U. S. army at Camp Shelby,
Miss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-12
MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY

It is thought best for the present to
discontinue the evening opening of the
library On Saturday evening the IL
brary will be open during the usual
hours from to 9 o'clock.
Owing to irregular conditions many
books are over due. Please return
them as soon as possible during the
hours of opening: every afternoon ex-
cept Sunday, from to 6, and Saturday
evening from to 9.
From Russell l.. Huxtable 173d Aero
Squadron, A. E. F. u. S. Air Service
comes a copy of Plane News dated
November 9, 1918, France. The publ
cation contains much interesting matter
concerning the American air service,
the training and recreation of the men
and their wonderful work and success
which won sdch high commendation
from General Pershing.
An urgent appeal for books for SOL
diers has just come. Please send any
books which you can possibly give now
to the library.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-12
Mr. and Mrs George Chandler.

A funeral of unusual sadness was
held at st. Pauls church, Wednesday
morning at 1O:30 when Mr. and Mrs
George Chandler were laid to rest.
Rev. L. P. O'Reilly said high mass
from the altar, where seven short
months ago he united them as man and
wife.
Zulla Isabelle Shaw was born in Ken
dalltown, September 80. 1895, and died
at the home Of her father, Mr. Thomas
Shaw, of Belmont December 10, 1918.
Her girlhood was spent in Belmont,
where she won large circle Of friends
by her kind and loving disposition.
May 7, 1918 she came to Mineral Point
as the bride of Mr. George Chandler.
In waiting on her husband she took the
influenza and in spite Of care and kind
ness she passed to the Great Beyond to
meet her husband, who preceded her
by 49 hours. She leaves to mourn her
early death, her parents, Mr. and Mrs
Thomas Shaw, one sister Miss Esther
and one brother Charles in France. Mrs
Chandler was good Christian woman,
a true friend and loving wife and
daughter.
George Newton Chandler was born
at Strafordville, Ontario, Canada, May
13, 1898, and died of influenza at the
home of his father in law, December s,
1918. When boy he came to Mineral
Point with his parents and sisters. For
the past years he has been actively
engaged in cheese making. A month
ago he went to Kenosha, where he Sc
cured employment in the brass works.
George was an ambitious, industrious
boy, well loved by all who knew him
for his honesty and friendliness. He
leaves to mourn his loss, his parents,
Mr. and Mrs Charles Chandler of Min
cral Point; six sisters, Mrs F. Litschauer
of Barneveld, Mrs Byron Stevens of
Waldwick, Mrs John c.. Brown of Milf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-12
THE RED CROSS DRIVE FOR
MEMBERSHIP

Here is good Red Cross editorial by
w. A. Hume of The Chiffon Times:
The drive for membership in the
American Red Cross will open on Mon
day, Dec. 16, and continue until 23.
The scope of the work done by this, the
greatest humanitarian organization in
the history of the world, is so well
known that it should be necessary only
to make the announcement, in order to
have every citizen i'll the county enroll
his name for 1919. The slogan is "uni-
versal membership and we should
make it such. All that is needed to
become a member is dollar and a
heart All have the dollar and surely
all have heart. Be your own solicitor
and hand in your name and the names
of every member of your family during
the drive.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-12
INTO REST
Mrs Mary Jacka.

Aunt Mary Jacka, a beautiful and
sanity character, quietly and peaceful
ly departed this life in the early hours
of last Thursday night, December 5, at
her home in this city at the age of 81
years, months, 81 days.
Mary Jane Penhallegon was born
February s, 1881, in Cornwall, England,
being the eldest daughter Of Richard
and Dorcas Penhallegon, early pioneers
of this community. Aunt Mary first
saw Mineral Point more than sixty
three years ago and has lived here con-
tinuously ever since. In May 1856 she
was united in marriage to William W.
Jacka. Hers was a busy life, being
left a widow more than forty years
ago. but she toiled incessantIy-even
her last hours were occupied, having
knitted twelve pairs Of socks and other
articles this winter.
In her girlhood she accepted the
promises of the Christian religion and
became a church member and to the
end remained loyal to Christ and the
church. Truly she had the "faith that
makes faithful" Hers was the hope
that is "the anchor Of the soul" Hers
was a love that never fails. She has
left us but she had an 'abundant en-
trance into the larger life. Her chief
est characteristic among us was her
cheerful nature under any and all con-
ditions. Her closing hours were calm,
no pain, her lamp of life burned low
and then quietly went out.
She leaves to cherish in their memory
her savory life, three sons and one
daughter. William H., Alonzo and
David j. Jacka and Mrs James Toay,
all of this city, Is grandchildren and 10
great grandchildren. Also two sisters
residing in this city, Mrs George Harris
and Mrs George Jeuck, Sr. besides an
unusually large circle of other relatives
and friends.
Funeral services were held from her
late home on Sunday afternoon, her
pastor Rev. A. FL. Schoenfeld officiating.
She was buried in Graceland beneath a
burden Of fragrance and bloom, the ex
pressions of tenderness and regard
from relatives and friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-12
MARCH F. CHASE is CALLED
TO FRANCE

March F. Chase having finished his
duties as director of Explosives Division
of the War Industries Board at Wash
ington, leaves this week for France,
in response to a cable from Col. f.. M.
House. He will spend three months
investigating the ore situation in the
districts of France and Bel
GUM, preliminary to making report
on them for the United States Govern
ment. Mrs Chase and the children will
remain in Washington for the winter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-12
THE WORK OF THE RED CROSS

Dear Members and Friends of Miner
al Point Branch American Red Gross:
Is the work of the Red Cross done,
because the fighting has ceased in the
great World war? By no means, the
work of the Red Cross, in the part it
has assumed will not be done while
there is an American boy cover there
in defense of Uncle Sans domain or
while the families here need aid, coun-
Gil and advice in the many problems
that present themselves while their
boys are away in that service.
In order to carry on to the end the
Hereulean task, the Red Cross has un
dertaken, the national body has ordered
a membership drive or as they term it a
Christmas Roll call, which it is hoped
will result in a universal adult Red
Cross membership throughout the
United States, to meet our boys on
their return.
This community has never made a
purely membership drive but it is GER
tain that Mineral Point will not go be-
hind il this last Red Cross war work
call.
Let all who have been members, re-
enlist for 1919 and those who have not
join now.
tThe Red Cross will continue to
%ho Of
as war work lasts England and
France are fast taking over their own
work in Red Cross and other lines and
as a result of this, it is safe to say the
proceeds Of this drive will be used for
the American boys who need our SER
vices until every one has been dis
charged. Let us have our town show
ing 100 per cent Red Cross window
flag in every house on December 20, the
! close of the week of Christmas Roll
call and thus keep up our splendid
record in all war activities here and in
our county.
A letter will be sent to the head OF
each household asking that the mem
berships be left at the Farmers and
Citizens Bank and at the Iowa County
Bank, where Red Cross committee
will be ready to receive them during
the week December 16 23.
Yours in the work,
ANNIE P PARKINSON,
Chairman M. P Branch
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-12
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
A. n. Schoenfeld, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

The church with glad welcome for
everybody.
Services for Sunday, Dec. 10, 1918.
1O:3O a. m. Morning worship. Ser
mon subject, A Question-"Where did
Jesus, the greatest of all preachers, get
his texts?" Come and learn where he
got them.
1145 a. m. Sunday School. '"The
greatest character building institution
in the world" That is what William
F. Gladstone once said.
1880 p. m. Evening Devotions. Ser
mon subject, "The Sin of the Man Who
Stands in the Way or 1.-The Impossi-
bility of Neutrality"
7:3O p. m. Thursday Prayer hour
and Bible Study session.
Wholesome, practical preaching and
cheering, inspiring singing are features
of all Sunday services. We want you
to enjoy them with hs too, so we use
this method of saying to you, Come! A
welcome and other good things await
yOn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-12
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
Observation-Disclosures

Howard Tyrer, Thomas Walker,
George Harris and Charles Gribble at
tended the State Older Boys conference
at Racine following Thanksgiving as
delegates from the high school. They
report most interesting and profitable
time.
The question of meeting wisely the
situation caused by the epidemic and OF
providing an opportunity Cf an educa-
tion for the children is a serious one.
During the enforced vacation of about
seven weeks, n pupils contracted and
had the Influenza. 1t is felt that with
nurse in constant attendance and with
daily inspection of pupils and vista
ton of homes the schools may well
continue in operation. During the past
week the average attendance in all
rooms Except the kindergarten was
70 per cent. The high school atten-
dance averaged 81 per cent.
Miss Streeter, formerly music super
visor of the Los Angeles schools and
now with the Victor concern, conduct
ed some instructive exercises in the
schools Tuesday.
Miss Crandall and Miss LeTendre are
the latest victims of the prevailing epi-
demic. Miss LeTendre is in the
Dodgeville hospital.
During the past year careful record
was kept of the pupils OF the high
school not only of studies and scholar
ship but of attitude and the part taken
in activities which help to make the
school a progressive one. The "Point
System" is plan adopted for measur-
ing the plus power of the pupil; i. e.,
ability to do more than reach the mini
mum standard. Pupils have been
classed in three groups: Honor, Dis
tinguished, and Efficient according to
the number of points made during the
wear. 1t is interesting to note that 63
| were in the first class (above 80 points,
26 in the second (35 to so points, and 81
in the third (18 to 80 points.) The
number of pupils scaled was 1865. A
graph showing the efficiency and the
! rank Of each pupil is on file in the IL
brary and makes an interesting study.
The scale for the coming year has been
| improved in some respects.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-12
PRESIDENT OF THE UNIV ERSITY

To consider the election of president for the University
of Wisconsin, the board of regents have appointed the fol-
lowing committee DR.. c. H. Villas Of Madison I. NJ
Hammond of Milwaukee, and G. D. ones of Wausau.
board should important
all
the unvsity president the strongest
of scholarly
president there be combined with scholarly at
genius leadership
somewhere No should
searching for him.
Madison We
the
marching
presidents broad visions
president who faculty
Wisconsin
presidency presidency
and obligation to the future
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-12
From Private Roger Davies.

Mrs W. J. Davies received the following letter
dated November 6, from her son Roger in
France.
We are back at rest billet now get
ting ready to take another crack at
Fritz. We sure had some funny exper-
fences at the front the last time. Per-
haps if l write some of them they
won't be censored.
A Fritzie machine gunner chased
three Of US in a shell hole one morning
it was rather warm for awhile, but af
ter we got in the hole it was funny to
think of. We started to crawl to the
hole and every time we would move he
sure would make us push our faces in
the dirt. Of you get your head in a
hole you're safe.) That was too slow
so 1 got up and ran like a fool and
dived head first into the hole. In a
couple minutes the other two fellows
hit the bottom of the hole. 1t wasn't
funny then for he sure sprinkled lot
of lead around US. He kept US In there
quite awhile but we got out alright. Lit
seems rather funny to talk to the other
two fellows about it.
I saw a six inch shell roll in dugout
with lad, it was a "dud." The kid
nearly broke his neck getting out of
there. It seemed awfully funny from
distance to watch him get out and
run. I guess it didn't seem so funny
to him though.
Two of the fellows were lying on the
ground and a boche plane dropped a
big bomb pretty close. They both were
covered up with dirt, one of them got
out, and as he didn't see anything of
his Buddy he left that particular spot;
about two seconds later the other fellow
pulled himself out and started in to dig
the other one out All that stuff looks
funny-from a distance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-12-12
IrI MuenSter

Irl Muenster, only son of Mr. Joseph
M Muenster Of this city, died at st.
Josephs Hospital in Dodgeville last
Saturday, after an illness of little
more than a week with influenza and
internal complications.
Irl was born at Willow Springs,
February II, 1901. Nine years ago Irl
was left motherless, and about four
yeaxs ago he moved with his father and
sisters to this city. During his life in
town he made many friends among
whom he was familiarly known as
"Buster.' He leaves to mourn his
youthful departure, his father, and two
sisters, Mrs Hartman, Brookside,
Mont, and Sophia at home; also his
grandmother Mrs Olive Plank Of Dodge
vile. Funeral services were held from
the home of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Harker
at $50 p. IN. on Monday, Rev. A. FL.
Schoenfeld of the Congregational church
officiating. Burial was made in Grace
land.