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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01
EVERY PUPIL PURCHASED.

Je;more. May The Jctmore
schools have made uniqu~ record a.
the result OF war drive started by
Superintendent NJ N Tcmpleton. Ev-
ely teacher and every pupil in the
town schois own .ither bonds or war
savings stamp The children savs
q parade Afr.l %. when Postmaster
Roughion. a Civil war veteran. dis
tvibuted the stamp purchases and
made a patriotic speech
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01
FOOD PRICES IN
BELGIUM PROH|B|TIv[

Paris. May A prominent Belgian
'sho has remained in the occupied
territory has succeeded In getting a
io;ter through TO his son nov serving
on the Belgian front on the Yser The
writer SAYS that everything in the
country that IS necessary 10 feeding
g. Is requisiiioned by the Germans and
the form in which requisitions ara
ra7de adds bitterness 70 the act. a,
the decree announcing the seizure
reads 10 ensure the feeding Of the
population. We order "
Some current prices are. Butter.
the equivaien; Of s235 a ;.ound: -four.
about $40 a pound: meat. $3.50 a
pound fats. s37e. sugar. siio: coal
S7S a ton: one egg ~ cents: harico,
bans. ~ cents a poand SPOOL Of cot
ton. siso. box u matches : cents:
low shces So. and retro, about SO
a gallon
Your mother and have each los;
sbcut thirty pounds weight the let
rr continues. and uncle has loss
fifty. But thas only makes us Young
er and does not bother US otherwise. =
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01

When the baby takes too much fooi
the stomach turns. the result Is IN
digestion. sourness and vomiting.
Frequently the bowels are involved
and there is collie pains and diar-hoeA
McGEE'S BABY EL1xIR is a grsni
corrective remedy for the stomach
and bowel disorders OF babies II IS
pure, wholesome and pleasant to take.
Price 2sc and 5oc per bottle. Sold ~
Ire ocwi Drug Store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01
I[URALG|C PAINS
Give Way to Soothing Hamlin S
Wizard Oil

FL rlin's Wizard OIL is a safe ana
40 tive treatment for headache ana
mess aigia Rubbed in whero the pain
p I acts as tonic to the tortured
= and almost invariably brings
relier.
Trs heating. antiseptic qualities can
4 iys be relied upon 10 prevent In
e. ion. or other serious results, from
ins. bruises. cuts, burns, bites aud
: rs. Just as good, too. for sore
stiff neck. frost bites. cold sorrs
and -anker sores.
Ce I from druggists for 30 cents
r atisfied return the bottle and
ef money back
ons;ipated or have sick head
= Iust try Wizard Liver Whips.
rl little pink pulls. 30 cents
a. teed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01
CUT THIS QUILT is WORTH
MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS Cut out this
slip, enclose with five cents TO Foley
a Co. 1885 Sheffield Ave, Chicago.
ILL.,, writing your name and address
Clearly. You Will receive in return a
trial package containing Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound for coughs, colds
and Group Foley Kidney and Foley
Cathariic Tablets. Sold everywhere.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01
n'ADoo LET'S CONTRACTS
FOR 10000 STEEL CARS

Washington. May CONTRACTS for
a0.ooo steel under frame box and coal
care. 10 cost between $4,000 and $4,000
each and representing manufacturers
profit Of about per cent were let to-
say to the American Car & Foundry
Co by Director General McAdoo. Ne
go.sa,ions for building 7o.ooo addf-
iioaal cars si.ll are pending
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01

Sallow complexion is due to a torpid
liver HERBlNE purifies and strength
ems the liver and bowels and restores
the rosy bloom OF health to the cheek
Price 6oc. sold by tho Owl Drug
Store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01

CATHARSoL relieves chronic con-
stipation: Catharsol Is a safe aai
effective family caihartic; Catharsol
Is the best medicine for lack Of pep
For sale at Corner Pharmacy and Owl
Drug Store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01
CT IN MISSING MARCH 81
ARE PLACED AT 6e4, io4

A ardam, May speaking before
th. n comm tee OF the German
:t. on Friday. according 10
10 RS, Gen won Risberg statsd
IN March 81 las, the number cf
c;e missing had reached total
- '04. or this number. he So
~ were prisoners In Fran
z n Fnglard ~ oe1 in Rvs
~ r-r1nia crd he remainder
co. counted as dead
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01
WANTS TO HELP OTHER MEN

VI. W fayior. Calvert Ala. writes
To Whom II Nav Concern. recon-
mend Foley Kidney Pills. the best |
ever used. tried different remedies.
5uf none gave relief Ike Foiey's. .
They restore regular action of kidneys
and bladder end relieve backache.
rheumatic ans stiff joint. srre
mu scles Sold everywhere
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01
BE Pssr:otie-euy q Bond.

Pssty and pimply complexion cans
ed by inactive liver is relieved by
using daily doses OF Catharsoi; don't
get chronic constipation by using
strong cafhartics. Use Cathzrsol; Al
Corner Pharmacy md Owl Drug store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01

-rmatism causes mora rain ard
~ ~- Than anv o'hor disease. fcr
= =, that Z is the most commoa
y ~ md II g ce~'a'nlv graft :.
u 'ferers 10 know that the ?
3 y edv that win ~fford relio
lns m'a rest and sleep POSSIBLE. J.
q N Chamberlain's L!niment
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01
IN ECT PESTS CAUSE MORE
LOSS THAN U-BoATS

J rdon, May Insect pests eau &
!, .er loss in food supplies II
h 'nited Kingdom last year Il
4 20 German L boat. accordina 10
y stlmate OF tho board of agr'cil-
I -.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01
GAS USERS NOTICE

Put . ton Of good coal in your Dii
aow. Next winter you viii not b.
able fc bur It.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01
SPRING TREATMENT
Nee -sary to Purify Blood and Correct
VI SAX. Run. Down Conditions.

Nee -sary to Purify Blood ard Correct
w SAX. Run Down Conditions.
Tl lng weather. exposure to storms,
m ZIP, hard colds. pneumonia, few
rs di hlheria and other blood pois-
or. prostrating diseases leave n
Vic vstem sub -normal-below par
---v ~ and slow-blood depleted and
.hr. wh that tired feeling. poor an
y ata Aackache. rheumatic pains,
!. digestive power or almost
NJ y The 'deal treatment IL
Sarsaparilla-t TO be taken he-
fo,e r. ~ thoroughly TO purify me
b.or expel eoisons, and
pf 10 be taken after meal -
&c yer into the blood, g.vo
ri Increase red corpusc'es and
70 tone. and do II au ckly
q is bil.ou mess. cons.i-aticn,
la e in the mouth. or the hlurs
sne ~ is to-rd Take Hoods Pl.ls
~ -ouse the liver and raiieve AL
Ire are perfectly compati)n with
ll.x Sarsa apar.lla and Peptlrja.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01

cATIIARS0L for bilious sick head
aches Corner Pharmacy aud Owl
Drug Store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01

Fer Indigestion, Constipation or
Biliousness
Just Try one 50-cent bottle OF LAX
FOS WITH PEPSIN. a Liquid d.
gestiye Laxative pleasant TO take.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01

Savings
- Eat by doing
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-01

DAJAMAS for summer wear,
my how cool and comfortable
after taking off those outing
flannels They are plain white
with blue or red trimmings The
muslin are s200 and $3.50, the
crepe $3.50 per suit
ROYS' Blue Serge suits for sum-
mer wear Today's express
brought us a few new ones, mill
,ary styles, priced at $500. Reg
ulation Boy Scout Shirts. S125.
Boys Caps, size, 6is TO Z, Soc,
75c. and SL00.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-06
], |. J. CONNOR' )
SONG MAKES HIT
1.-THE CALL OF TIE ALLIES" GOES
OVER BIG IN THE U. 5. CAN
TONMENT CAMPS.
Local vocalist and Song Writer Forges
to the Front With His New
Sensation.

V-h,, nrnmicrS to hr Shc greatest
Inn IN th.. SOM, line produced for SOM"
rim. l., the "'rh,. call of tn" Allies
that Splcndld nov *"l'G tlrSt ih'f''"u'r"
IA thr lrlhlic :. short Time AE" h% The
composer wh" Is n Wheeling man W.
John Lawrence O'CUnuur WIN n'"dS 1T
il. lnIrodlirtitrl /" thc pubs" al the 10
cal district. rs his ability rs Il vocalist
and general instructor has never poem
'uurs;innrd Ills latest song ScnSh'l"h
MAS rendered by himself 1T The Court
Theatre Il week Dr two ago anu those
herring it simply went wild i'll their ap-
probation. "
'rh. words are catchy and make u hit
from The. start, while the music mas
lust tn. swing In it that makes II APP
peal 10 all who low" that patriotic Splr-
II thai has been manifested since the
tinted States was compelled (" get into
thu :;rrat world conflict. Music critics
who have seen AMI heard II are an ~
the one opin"n---and that is that IT VIII
lc Il big HIT. and should +" OYER hIG.
Mr.. UCnnn"r has appeared through
nut the country IN numerous vocal pro-
rr;,rus. H.. rendered Il number Of sci
,..riuhe for the Electric lhhl"Grarh
,.u,rnuuv. of New York city, anu hlS
voice. can hr heard In advantage on n
number Of the Peerless records. when
b,vr 4 worldwide reputation. inc
bnvs IN the camps declare "Th" Ca'
nf the Allies the biggest ever III the
song line and it Is sure Ia 80 over ols
throughout the country.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-06
four CASES UP
INPOLICE COURT

Gnl, iour cases w"rH up before judT"
MARSH Watkins III I-'li": r"art ycS''r-
day rn"rn;n;; which wa ;tu extremely
;:,,u" session az court Tor tn" day alter
the f'nurlh. Charles i'"nahu" was picked
~, IT,. officer E.sk''y on complaint Of Ed
,.ar,s i;uck l:uck chained that l'"nit-
I,i.. .!,ir,rri Il ral Lhni belonged /" him.
bur ;runnh,i" said his children thr'w =
lighted :ir"' rtr;i'l IN IL. which .%iit'"l
it, tn" m.-u hnd Il scrap over III" Hi;t' =
t.- Nft"r hearing IN" "Nnl"u"" JudG"
N.a,!.ins SuaE"d both In"n & ana COSTS
.iunn SIiI--rk was rin"h"d t., 'ft""f
lilgc!nS nn L drink ctiarE". ar"i I"h'1
AS ASSESSED 5 AMI costs III police
/ court
OFFICER l.Irk"r;Uu next appeared
against Arthur Williams. c"l"r"d. WI"
WAS h.!plcSSiy drunk. I'll" court made
il 81 and COSTS.
H. NJ Inw"r. r"rra-cd l.? officer fl"is'
ncr. wa~ st back 81 and costs Tor f"InI
tn Z I!;,l" sprn'.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-06
COUNTY COURT NEWS


kH%lsr Enrh"rt 81. and Margaret VI
,ili,har1. e both Il PITTSBURGH. Ia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-06
NEW COAL PRICE
MAY Be NAMED.

There is likely I" Il" another ruling
made Regarding coal prices in Northern
West Virginia. especially tho counties
IN ihiS section Of TN" state. Tn" InJu"-
tie. Of. IN" general ruling has been I'm
phaslZ,d t. i. Walter barnes, Federal
Fuel COMMISSIONER If Vest NlrTlnia'
vino has taken the matter up with
Washington officials ana "N7cctS a'll"h
nj any tim" in thu near luthF"' or "'
least h"fnr" tn" winter weather arrives.
.rb, ruling mi tn" prices IN various
,.r,,r,i,s at different rates. regardless
Of thr mode Of mining. and has caused
many kicks /" t.. Registered. Som" 81
In. thin vein mines ar" complaining De-
r:,,;s,, nr tn added expenditure IN thc'E
manner Of mining. AMI III som" respects
tho ruling IS said. IL t." unfair.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-06
Local Man Returns
From EndpaVOr Meet

Joseph Lucas or Warwood. has 70
turned from Huntington. whvr" h" at
tended the state Christian End"HN or
rr7lvrntinn. Mr.. Lucas WAS appointed
second vice president, and a committee
man nt the stale organization Tor tho
cunning year.
= Various matters of imp"rtan"" w"r"
taken up ut the convent inu. NOR" n"ih-
bic Of which was thr urging "f ~"
members |" C'-"lmrnl" with ia" nt,i"nhl
government IN the win Ia" war i"iI-
,.,cs \ resolution was also adopted
urn,.>i!tr against tn" "n'r'urhg"h u.s."
# tobacco among our soldiers b'E$. nnH
TN" enactment Of "otiu;rE-wid' Ir'hihi-
I,nn I"r the Duration of tin war Wa
urged.
Leading men and prominent speakers
frnrI all SECTIONS "f tn" stat" w'rJ
present. and u ."ry Su"r"SSfut r"n\"ht-
iio1l was hHld.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-06
Local EIkS Leave
TO Attend Grand Meet

!. Uarr!i Err imam l"hN'S >"-hliNh' i''
Atlantic City /" represent ""''''-
lodge IA. ~. T.. i. -. f.. at III" ET'Ii'"
,o,!., meeting !" h' h"id ut III" l"'p"'i'
seaside resort beginning M"ndaN. JhiE
\ and continuing uutIl FRIDAY. July -.
pr I,-nu l;.,frr VIII ais" attend III ms
,.rn,riiy uS district deputy. X. l."
uNrai. stat" thurman al IN" h"''l ana
restaurant department 81 Inc 1"'n az
nflni~iraiiuM Wi! attend IN" gran" h"dE"
nrrlin.: az TN" Elk and Will" 'hrr' VIII
rnur.r with !. Harold i'r"nnan ON mn
rurtau, matters PERTAINING !" inc l""u
Administrations.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-06

Security Trm"l company I" Edward y.
Ari.'r. lot in Tr,aH'lrhla district: con-
Sldrratinu. Sih.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-06
Underwear
Women Want for Summer

Qualities and prices of most com7
handing Importance. Garments such
as one will not find elsewhere now, nor
here. later. Good underwear Is fast 90
ing at 4 premium.
Gauze Boomers in flesh and white 15c
silk-top Union Suits in PINK and
Bodice-top Union Suits, S1.OO, 81 :25
Hand Crochet Vests Of Li>lc- 65c
1isle RAM. top Vests SOC
Rodice BAND -top Vests SOC
Bodice top Silk Vests and Strap-top--
S2.25
Silk Knickerbockers in pink and white
> $500
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-06
Y, ", c. 4. NOTES
Chldren's Picnic.

Tho Saturday m"rnin& Chlidr'h
,~yuu,siuu class Will - 10 III" country
fat. = iirui+. iils; afirrn"'.ll. ThrY arc
T., ur.r az INC y. W. az 80 and will
= tu-u at so in. ihr evening, Games
are planned for tie afternoon "n'"E-
Ialnnrnt ami each %Iri VIII ihk' h'r
,w. lunch for he plr"ic. The mothers
ar, invited trn.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-07-06
1000 YARDS OF
K W;Ss sCR1MM
e St ssHt +l5c Yard

4 purchase lot Of crisp and unusually
fine curtaininw Scrinim in white and
ccrll, with Self-toncd borders.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-30
CHILD LABOR
 LEGISLATION
 IS NECESSARY
President Wilson Believes That Must Be Protected to Make Up for
 War Losses.

WASHINGTON, July 30. - Presi- dent Wilson yesterday conferred with Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, concerning child labor, and legisla- tion for another law to take the place of the one which the United States Supreme Court declared in valid.
 President Wilson considers that legislation for the protection of chil- dren is necessary in order to make up the losses from the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-30
PROCLAMATION BY H0RRvATH
 MAY START ROW
He Has Ordered All Official Departments of Russia to Resume Their
 Duties.

VLADIVOSTOK, July BOA proc. lamation issued by Gen. Horrvath orders the official departments in Siberia to resume their duties. This order most likely will force an issue with the Provisional Government The latter was reported as having decided to accept the rule of Horr- vath short time ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-30
MAY RETURN TO WORK LATER IF
 HAVE ABILITY

WASHINGTON, July BOA Presi dential order has been made permit ting civil service empolyee in the military and naval service the right of reinstatement five years after his discharge, if qualified.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-30
MORE GERMAN PROPERTY IS
 TAKEN OVER
Seize the Heyden Chemical Works at Garfield and Take Over Several
 Processes.

WASHINGTON, July 30-A. Mitch ell Palmer. Alien property Custodian has seized the Heyden Chemicel Works at Garfield, N. J., which is the second largest plant of it's kind in the United States.
 He found that Germans owned val uable patents and processes and for mulas which will be Americanized.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-30
CONTRACTING AND JOBBING

All kinds carpenter work, cabinet making, wood turn ing, band saw work. Will accept work in Juneau. Ex- pert service given. Address
 V. Sully. Douglas. or X Eouglas S2.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-30
BRITISH EARL
 IS FOUND DEAD
 ON HIS ESTATE
Was a Director in the Ma. tional Bank of England and Third Earl of
 litChfieId.

LONDON, July 30.-Thomas Fran cis Anson, Third Earl of Litchfield and director in the National Bank of England, was found dead this morning on the grounds of his es tate, with a gunshot wound in his head.
 He was born in 1856 The officers are Investigating the case.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-30
HUGE CREDIT
 FOR THE WAR
 TO BE ASKED
House of Commons Will Be Asked Grant 7OO,0OO,- GOO Pounds Next
 Thursday.

LONDON. July 30-The largest appropriation demanded since the beginning of the war, will be sub mitted to the House of Commons next Thursday, when a credit of 700,- 0,000 pounds will be asked to fi- nance the war until the end of Oc- tober
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-30
TETANUS RACES
 IN GERMAN ARMY

AMSTERDAM. July 30.-A serious epidemic of tetanus is reported to be active in the German Army. The Netherlands Government has been asked to send an.i-teanus serum to Germany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-30
RUNNING FIGHT WITH DIVERS
 OFF ATLANTIC
Three Steamers Reach Fort and Report naV- ing Been Attacked i.
 by Hun Subs.

ATLANTIC PORT. July 30.--Three liners have arrived in port and re, port submarine attacks 200 miles out. They escaped by making SUI perior speed. after a running fight with the divers.
 No damage to the vessels result ed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-30
MORE TROUBLE IN PRUSSIA
 IS REPORTED

AMSTERDAM, July 30.-The Echo Beige says new strike has devel- oped at kalt, Prussia. near Cologne and machine guns were being used against the strikers. It says the leaders were arersted,
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-30
New Lerner Waists Ju

The Lerner waist this season has the same perfect fit, the same Pure silk fabrics, the same clean finish. 1t has always had. It IS the product of our organization that has learned through years of experience to pro- duce proper merchandise.
 Priced from $500 to $19.50
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-30

MADE IN U. s. A.

 foreign Ends goods made in the U S. A.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-30
Vacation Needs

Do you need a new trunk, grip or suit case for your trip? If so, 1t will pay you to look our line over. The largest stock to select from at the least price. All goods were bought be- fore the big raise in price.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-04-25
DODGEVILLE

Marcellus and Edward McKinlay Of
the U. of w. spent the week end at
their homes here.
Samuel Swinehart of Avoca trans
acted business here Friday.
Clarence Bilkey, Will. Kneebone
Homer Harrison, Loren Reddell, Rob
ert Sibley, Raymond Kelley, and Glenn
Bennett of Camp Grant were home
Saturday and Sunday.
j. Fl. Kendall, county treasurer, re-
turned Friday from business trip to
Cuba City.
Joe Lunda of Madison was here over
Sunday.
The Jackie Band of the Great Lakes
Naval Training Station were here Sat
urday afternoon and rendered an excel
lent concert at the Auditorium. Daniel
Ell. Grady Of Portage and Thomas M
Kearney Of Racine, accompanied the
band and delivered very able addresses
They came to boost the Third Liberty
Loan. The guests were served supper
by the M. E, Ladies' Aid society.
Miss Iva Maher of Madison visited
last week at the J d. McGeever home
Mrs Jane Stark of Green Bay, and
Master Jack Nieman of Chicago are the
guests of DR.. and Mrs w. j. Pearce.
Mrs w. j. Pearce returned Saturday
from visit in Chicago.
r. M. Hillary transacted business at
Cobb Friday.
Mrs j. A. Van Malta and son Clinton
returned Saturday from a visit with
Madison relatives.
DR.. f. Mcdonald of Blanchardville
was a professional caller here Saturday
Miss Margaret Jenkins returned Mon
day from a visit in Chicago
Mrs Mary Adler and son Oscar re
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-04-25

turned Thursday from Milwaukee.
Eugene Gleasner returned with them
for short visit.
George Billings of Cobb transacted
business here Saturday.
Art. Hogan was at Madison few
days last week visiting his parents.
Miss Marcella Jones visited at the
Jerome Jones home in Barneveld last
week.
Mrs Chester Waters and son of
Washington, d. c., and Miss Mollie
Strong of Boston, Mass, are here visit
ing their parents, Mr. and Mrs Orville
Strong.
r. j. Pollard was in Milwaukee on
business last week.
Mrs George Culver returned to Madi
son Saturday.
Mrs Ray Kelley of Woodford visited
Saturday and Sunday at tho James
Kelley home.
Clarence Blanchard of Blanchardville
was a Dodgeville caller Saturday.
The result of the Girls DeclamatOry
League contest held at Argyle, Friday
night, was: BlanchardvilIe 1st, Argyle
3D. Dodgeville 3rd and 4th. The win
ners from Dodgevilla were Lois Will
lams, 3rd Helen Hrndrickson, 4th
j. w. Taylor of Linden transacted
business here Saturday.
Miss Frances Enger returned Satur-
day from Il visit at the Van Valtenberg
home in Cobb.
Mrs Richard Dunstan died at her
home Wednesday morning, April II,
1918, and was buried from the +. t.
Church, on Friday, at 2 p M, Rev. "A.
H. Schoenfeld officiating. Interment in
the Eastside cemetery
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-04-25
AFFAIRS OF THECITY OF MINERAL POINT
Minutes of Two Meetings of the Common Council Annual Report
of Henry Jackson City Clerk

Noble.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
CITY treasurer's report was read and
on motion same was accepted and Or
dered placed on file.
Annual financial report of the city
clerk as follows was read
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-04-25

Aue COuuClI pfOCe0uou III Uu6 6IoCIlOA
of president.
Moved by Alderman Horn that usual
form be dispensed with and that Alder
man S. E. Shepard be declared elected
president of the council by acclamation.
Motion carried by unanimous vote
and Mr. Shepard was declared elected.
Moved and carried that the council
take an informal ballot for street COM
missioner.
The informal ballot resulted in Err
nest Wiesen receiving all votes cast.
Moved and carried that the informal
ballot be declared formal and that Mr.
Wiesen be declared elected street COM
missioner for the ensuing year.
Moved and carried that an informal
ballot be taken for janitor for the Mu
nicipal building.
The following applications were read:
Mineral Point, Wis, April 16, 1918
To the Hon. Mayor and Common Coun-
Gil of the city of Mineral Point:
| hereby announce myself as candl-
date for position as janltor, subject to
action of council.
Yours respectfully,
W. II. BLEWETT.
Mineral Point, Wis, April 16, 1918.
To the Hon. Mayor and Common Coun-
Gil:
| hereby make application for the
position of janitor Of the municipal
building at present salary paid, $65 per
month. In addition to attending to
building in a careful manner, will also
attend to park around building and at
tend to city park at water tower.
Respectfully yours,
JOSEPH l.. JACKSON.
In first informal ballot for jantor
Mr.. Will Horn received majority of
votes cast
The next formal ballot resulted same
as above and Mr.. Horn was declared
elected
Motion made that the street commits
sioner's salary be fixed at $3 per day,
counting all working days in month.
Motion carried by all aldermen vot-
ing aye on roll call.
Moved by Alderman Gilman that
the janitor's salary be fixed at $85 per
month.
Alderman Shepard offered the follow
ing amendment: THAT the above sal
airy be fixed at SIS per month at this
time"
On roll call the amendment was lost.
The original motion then being put
was carried by the following vote !:
Ayes Aldermen Gilman, Horn,
Brown, Chamley, Groth, Noes-Alder-
men Shepard, Martin, Coady.
Moved by Alderman Chamley that
street laborers be paid 81 Is per day.
Carried by unanimous vote Of the
council.
Moved by Alderman Chamley that
while present conditions last, $6.5 so per
day be paid for work with man and
team.
On motion the council adjourned.
JAMES w. HUTCHINSON,
Attest Mayor
H. G. Jackson. City Clerk.