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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
THE CITY COUNCIL
Mineral Point, Wis, June 10, 1918.

Mineral Point, Wis, June 10, 1918.
An adjourned regular meeting of the
Common Council was held on above
date in the Council Chamber.
Meeting called to order by Mayor J.
W. Hutchinson.
Members present: Aldermen Shepard,
Horn, Gilman. Martin, Groth, Cham
ley, Brown, Coady.
The purpose of this adjournment was
to consider Street Lighting contract,
which expires on this day, and other
matters of Importance left for consider
alton from June 4.
Moved by Aid Horn and seconded by
Aid Brown that the city adopt the pro-
posals offered by Mr. Higgins pertain
ing to Street Lighting with or without
all nigh lighting service and for M. P.
Public Service Co. to make contract
for a p-riod of two years, embodying
both proposals and making it optional
with tn" Council in which months or
nights to nave Sucn all nlgnC ugnIlng
service Notion carried unanimously
Mayo Hu'chison appointed Phil Cor
gen pol ju-tice to fill vacancy caused
by the an of j j. Kuelling and VIM.
Arthur : wed commissioner for the
city. 7 aoove appointments were
confirm i ny council.
Move and .srried that the salary Of
weed c. pm, ner be 81 Is per day.
Move b, ! ierman Martin that sec
ton on II nance No 101, pertain
ing to ! n~lu # dogs be amended and
that t d be license for dog
or VIII. rec dollars be license
for bitch The above amendment was
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13

The following are some good oppor
tunities offered by the Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency at the Democrat
Office:
James Kitto's dwelling property on
Ridge street. One of the best sites in town.
The Lindsey property; 10 rooms,
pantry and closets; good cistern; hot water
furnace; electric lights; new garage.
The home of Peter Stendebach is Of
fered for sale. This is fine large place and it is
we'll situated. Has electric lights and other
Improvements. A barn and very nice garden.
The McIlhon homestead, corner of
Commerce and North streets. This property
will be sold at reasonable price.
The home of Joseph A. Arthur in the
Second ward; house contains s rooms, pantry,
and closets; has good cellar; little over an
acre of land. Also "a acres of pasture. Will
sell together or separately if desired Will be
sold at a bargain if taken soon.
A good residence on Ridge street !;
house has eight rooms; good cellar and good
cistern; house is electric lighted and has hot
water and hot air furnace.
A good building lot on Iowa street,
the property Of A. Thoma
Lot No. in the Oates Subdivision or
the west part of Dodge street.
The Joseph Branger homestead on
North Commerce street. A good comfortable
dwelling house and two acres of good land
The price on this place has recently been re-
duced and it will not stay long it the market.
The residence Of Mrs, Ida GoeIz, in
the northern part of the city--a good comfort
able dwelling house and other buildings and
an acre Of ground. Will be sold cheap.
The N. Treweek property situated
north of the Municipal building park. This
property includes three dwelling houses and a
shop. If you are interested in the whole or any
part of it inquire at The Democrat office or of
any member of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency.
A good nine room house, on corner of
0 wa and Mineral streets in the 1st ward. Lot
70x120. Good location; electric lights; hot
water furnace; bathroom; closets in each bed
room; good barn. This is the George Woolrich
residence. 1t is very good property, indeed;
and it will BE sold cheap.
Two one acre lots in the south part
of the city.
A good corner building lot facing
south on Maiden street, and also barn and lot
north Of it. These lots will be sold cheap if
sold soon.
We have some other very good offer
ings in city and farm property. It will
pay intending purchasers to investigate.
CRAWFORD BROS.
Telephone n. S. E. SHEPARD
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
Mr. Tormey With Shorthorn
Association

The Wisconsin Farmer: A brief an
nouncement reaches the editor from Mr.
J. l.. Tormey, to the effect that he will
take up work with the American Short
horn Breeders Association July 1st
Mr. Tormey has been secretary of the
Wisconsin association and identified
with the beef division sof the Animal
Husbandry Department., Wisconsin Col
lege Of Agriculture. He is not only we'll
known to practically every Shorthorn
breeder in Wisconsin, but has a wide
acquaintance among the breeders of
other states. The Tormey family is
we'll known in southwestern Wisconsin,
being famous for the production of beef
and the handling of steers on blue grass
pastures. Shipments from the Tormeys
to Chicago have usually been received
at Chicago with near top prices and the
condition in which their cattle is placed
on the market speaks volumes for the
knowledge and experience of the Tor
meys in producing beef.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
HORSE BREEDING
The STANDARD Bred
Trotting Stallion
lto's Star CaZer
No. 60847
Son of Norval King 2:124

Son of Norval King 2:124
Itos Star Gazer is magnifcently bred
horse; blood bay in color, star, both
hind ankles white; stands Is hands
high and weighs 1900 pounds; and
individually he is horse of grand
quality and finish.
He will make the season of 1918 five
days a week on the fam of the owner,
miles east of Rewey and 7 miles west
of Mineral Point, and on Saturdays in
John R. Browns barn in Mineral
Point. $12 to insure a standing colt.
EVERETT DAVIS, Owner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
u. S. TRANSPORT FIRES
ON U-BOAT OFF JERSEY
CAPTAIN of Steamer Witnessed Battle
Survivors of American Ship
Pinar Del Rio Reach Norfolk.

An Atlantic Port, June 1l.-An
American transport fired five shots at
@ German submarine 70 miles Off the
Jersey coast, with unknown results,
according to information brught here
by the captain Of a Brazilian steam
ship. A freight ship, bound north
from q South American port, sighted
the submarine. Immediately full speed
ahead was ordered, and the vessel zig
Jagged A few minutes later vessel
in the distance. which later was identi-
fed as Il United States army trans
port, opened fire on the submarine.
Two shots were heard, followed almost
Immediately by three others. The sub
marine was too far away, the South
American captain said, for him to tell
He also said that he thought the trans
port was too far from the submarine
for the latter to try Il hit with q tor
pedO. The freighter continued its
course with all possible speed
Norfolk. Va, June 11.-SurvivOrs
from the American freighter Pinar
Del Rio, who arrived here, say the
German submarine that sunk their
ship was accompanied by Il mother
ship, q steamer of 5000 tons, paint
ed gray, with one funnel amidShlp.
Sixteen survivors of the crew OF
the Pinar Del Rio said on their ar
rival at Elizabeth City, n. c., en- route
to Norfolk, that shortly after the sub
marine sent their ship to the bottom,
they witnessed the sinking of a
SchoOner>a few miles away.
Aviators landing on the coast are
said to have sighted the two subma-
rines Sunday, but the craft imme-
diately submerged on sighting the air
ships.
An Atlantic Port, June IA Brit
ish ship captain, who arrived here, re-
ports ramming a U-boat. He says he
was attacked by two of them and gave
battle to both.
An Atlantic Port, June 1O.-The
British transport which was reported
in the New York Times Of May 26 to
have rammed and sunk German sub
marine arrived here with its stem
twisted 6y the collision. The vessel
was in dry dock to have its hull in
Spected for any damage that might
have been done when it cut through
the U-boat and sent every member OF
the crew to the bottom of the sea.
The first report received by the
Times was that IS survivors had been
rescued frons the U-boat. This was
corrected by officers and crew, who
were on deck at the time, and were
witnesses of the incident, together
with 1000 or more soldiers standing
on the deck beside them. They said
the transport destroyed two subma-
rines that morning, which was Sun
day.
London, June 10.-American naval
forces in European waters are not be-
ing weakened in consequence of the
operations Of the German submarines
Off the American coast, and the ocean
highway for the movement of troops
to Europe will be kept open, Secretary
Daniels says in cablegram published
by the Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13

carried.
Moved by Alderman Martin and car
ried unanimously that the city treas
urer turn over to Fire Company $1,000,
which was set aside in city budget for
a chemical fire truck.
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned.
j. w. HUTCHINSON,
Attest Mayor
Fred ]. Jeuck, City Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
U-B0ATS SINK U. S. SUGAR
More Than 100000 Pounds From
Cuba Are Sent to Bottom-To Cut
Consumption.

Washington, June 1O-More than
24,OOO,O00 pounds of sugar en- route
from Cuba have been lost by submar-
inc sinkings along the Atlantic coast
this week, Food Administrator Hoover
announced on Saturday. Further cuts
in sugar consumption will be neces-
sary to make up for loss. Soft drinks
probably will be hit hard, it was indi-
Gated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
Mines Bring Big Royalty.

st. Paul, Mimi, June 1.-THE state
leased to a Minneapolis syndicate the
mineral rights to Syracuse lake in st.
Louis county. 1t was officially esti-
mated that the royalty to the state
would be about 81, 100000 a year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
BRAVE YANK Is DECORATED
Lieut.. w. j. FIannery Given War
Cross for Swimming Marine and
Saving French Soldier.

Washington, June 1O.-A continual
ton of General Pershing's commun-
ioue- made public said:
Section B-Lieut. William J. Elan
merry, infantry, received the Croix de
Guerre on the afternoon of June 5 for
swimming the Marine on June 3 and
bringing back a wounded French sol
der"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
Takes CHARGE of News Division.

Washington, June LEIGH Reilly,
former managing editor of the Chicago
Herald, became director of the news di-
vision of the committee on public infor-
nation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13

Miss Marion l.. Davies, graduate
Of the University of Wisconsin, is one
of the first women to be appointed ex-
aminer under the federal trade COM
mission She is doing research work
in the congressional library, investi-
eating facts about the manufacture OF
various articles. She has brought to
the work two years experience in
secretarial job with the commission,
and before that she was a reporter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
REAL. ESTATE
Buy Property in Mineral Point.

Property will be listed and ADVERTISED for
sale in this column free Of charge for advertis-
either by this agency or by the owner or other
parties the usual commission will be charged
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
Mans Ignorance.

A man never discovers how ignor-
ant he is until he tries to run the
house when his wife is sick.-Gncifi!
natl Enquirer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
Yield of 931 100000 Bushels Is
Latest Forecast.
SURPLUS TO FEED ALLIES
Department of Agriculture Says Con-
tnuation of Present Ideal Growing
Conditions Will Brig Total
Up to Billion Bushels
1900, 100000 Bushels
of Oats This Year.

yNacb;prtop Tupo O-Tha second
,oua,oe.t ,1-baat ono,2 =, tho bistorv of
49, - - - nroenoo+ for this
'n i'-' - NV aarar+noon+ Of
S(..;a,,,+,,na Tm;aor forocos+ total of
oe1 600 600 husho,s of uin+er and
<.,,,.;vo, 1,,hoot ao,,hinod ond hold ont
~ hono 49, l,i+b continuation of
49, $500 ;1oa, r,o,,,ir conditions
,,p-art ~ h;,1;a,, hrsbo1s nioht
to a++oinod Tho nr;nc;nol cron esti-
p,,cbols
,r,, 4 Eo7 600 OOo
e,, - .11oot o1A 00o ooo
A. s1ot oo1 ooO OOo
a. zoo 900 900
go, oo5 0oo OOO
o. noo 900
noot;,, &c +,n yuce+orn wheat
oro,, hos. o1noodr hoa,,n IN Oklahoma
ord Toyoc OVID will, hooin navt week
IN Koneos
m r4., p;,;>,
oon4;n,,a+ion of favorable condi-
+;o,,. - 1sa,,~oes4 1,o.,o,, ~, Tho inoroas sod
nov ,,;oId ,,eoa for tho lo+or renorts
would n,a,-o tho fno, rot,rns this wear
ooo 600 600 - 1910 ooo OOO hnshels.
p,nso,,t o,+in,o+oe. o,o 40 nor cent 1arg-
~. 49,, 49, 1,arr,oe,+ of loot yoor when
*, oononn h,,I,ho1s ,,,oro socured
1860, ,,a, 40 oron,iso Of OF ia
600 h,,a11o1e -. r,oro thon donh1e it's
,,;o,d - 1a.+ WOO. Nohroslxo which
80 anor, fai,,,no 1os+ ,,oor has Az
go 600 h,,t,ho1e, ana O1,,ohon,o % o67
o ono pu9l'e'" 't 44o, &C., +ho throa
w. Du9s'1 10 600 900 husho1s comnarod
,r;th 90 onnnoo husho1s harvested last
,.aan C11,a Tu;ro;s Inaiono and Mis-
sonri combined have 1919 900 900 bush
els or IA 600 600 bushels more than
las wear
al, Gro, :, Northwest
r. +,o +,.oo Nor+h,uos+orn states
,,n ~ III, &c tho SWING wheat
aua,, - naisod +horo ;e tho nron,iso of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
The Grade Shire Stallion
Gard EmraI

Sired by Emral 1886 (3OOS5)
Will stand during the season of 1918 on
the farm of the owner, three miles west
of the village of WaIdwick. $40 for
living colt. Parties disposing of mares
will be held responsible for insurance
money.
Gard Emral is a very fine blocky
horse, with five straight crosses of
Shire stock.
WILLIAM P. ROSS, Owner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
Penherthy's Livery Barn

in Mineral Point, and the remainder of
the week at the farm Of tae owner.
FrankeG Boy is a fine bay horse,
weighing 1870 lbs. $12 for living colt.
Parties disposing of mares will be held re-
sponsible for insurance money.
WILLIAM MONGOLD, Jr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
Truly Republican.

That country is republican where
honesty and merit are recognized and
rewarded.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13
The Grade Shire Stallion
Frankey Boy

Sired by Emral 1886 (30085)
will stand for the season of 1918 on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-06-13

The following are some good oppor-
tunities offered by the Mineral Point
Real Estate Agency at the Democrat
Office:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-10
Death of Mrs. John Hamm.

Mrs John Hamm. aged "a years, died
Wednesday at the family home, els
South Cedar street. She had been in i'll
health for four years
The family came to this county from
Rochester, N. Y, and after living sew
eral years at Morrice, moved to Owosso
10 years ago. Mrs. Hamm is survived
by her husband, plumber of this city,
and eight children. as follows Mrs. J
n Robbins. Mrs. Mary Diehl, Miss
Elizabeth Hamm and John Hamm of
Owosso; Mrs. John Tyrell of Morrice
Mrs. Harry Coakts of Bennington
George Hamm of Detroit, and Frank
Hamm of Chicago.
The deceased lady was loved for many
splendid qualities She was com.
municast of st. Paul's Cotholic church,
where the funeral was held this morn
ing, Rev. FIR. Slane officiating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-10
Kings Daughters.

The regular meeting of the Owosso
circle of the Kings Daughters and Sons
was held at the home of Mrs. Dwight
g. Miller. 921i North Washington
street, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. A. A. Sherman had charge Of
the devotions, reading portions Of the
sixth chapter of st. John, bringing to
our minds one of Christ's miracles and
with it the thought that today we are
living not to amuse but to save.
Mrs. g. s. Watson had charge of the
impressive admission service and three
new members were added to our circle.
Good reports were given by our relief
committee and secretary of the Dorcas
board.
The Kings Daughters are holding
fumm .ge sale aud would greatly ap-
preciate anything sent TO them for this
They are also planning bake sale.
The county convention is to be held
st Morrice May % and deleg ates were
elected
Miss Dorothy Hsrtshorn accompanied
by Miss LaReign Dawson at the piano,
delighted the ladies with two eolos.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-10
6ergeron-Wildon..

The marriage of Miss Lillian Berg
eron and Albert Widen, both of this
city, was solemnized Wednesday morn
ing ut o'clock at st. Pauls Catholic
church. in the presence of only the
immediate relatives. Rev. FIR. P. j.
Slape officiated and the Young people
were attended by Miss Ruperta Bagin
and James McNally. Following the
ceremony the bridal party went TO the
home of the brides uncle and amt. Mr..
and Mrs Michael Purcell, AS East
Main street. where four course break
fast was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Widen left for visit
ia Ann Arbor and other points, and
will be at home next week on North
Washington street The groom is en-
ployed as machiniSt at the Ann Al Dor
shops.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-10
Death Of Mrs. Mary Gurden.

Mrs. Mary Gurden. aged 80 years,
died at her home on Corunns avenue
Monday afternoon. She was the daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs James s. Graham
horn in Fremont township. Sayina W
county, Sept. 7. 1884. and was married
to Frank 8. Gurden of Owosso. March
10, 1908 She leaves beside her husband,
three children. A brief funeral servic Q
was held at the Free Methodist church
Wednesday morning. Rev. Woods Off
ciatipg. The body was taken to the
old home of the deceased in Saginaw
county for interment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-10
LAINGS6uRG.

Mrs Colby passed away at the home
Of her daughter. Mrs Bertha Coleman /,
In this village Wednesday, following
several weeks illness She was abol {
90 years Of age. She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs Edith Wheelock Of
Perry. and Mrs Coleman, and three
sons, George, j. c.. and Frank. all of
this place. Funeral services were held
Mt the M e church Friday morning at
10 o'clock, conducted by Rev q. w
Wright, the remains being taken to
Howell for interment-The funeral
of Michael Coe OF Bennington, was held
ut st. Isadores church Friday morning
and was very largely attended-Miss
Luella Bennett is assisting in the post
office--A handkerchief shower was
given Miss Mae Launstein at the home
of Mrs r w Bailey Wednesday even.
Ing. Each guest was given card aud
asked to write heir favorite recipe and
d bit of advice for bride. These were
later bound into book and presented
10 the guest of honor. Each guest was
also given a doll and asked to dress it.
to represent some member of the bridal
party. Dainty refreshments were serv
ed TIE color scheme was pink and
white. Miss Launstein has been a sue.
cessful teacher in our schools for the
past six years. Her resignation has
been accepted to take effect May 10.
She will go to her home in Owosso
where her marriage to Mr. Byerly of
that city will take place June ID
Rev w T Hinzmann has gone to Garth
age, Mo-, on two weeks business trip
.-Mrs Carrie Nelson has returned
home after spending the winter with
her children in Detroit and Saginaw
49, Harry Ginther is acting as baggage
man at the M G r r depot-Mrs & l.
Thompson attended the funeral of her
uncle at Lansing. Wednesdsy-Mrs
w j Powell and little son who have
been spending some time in the j
Powell home, have gone to Evansville,
Wis. to visit her parents-Huldah
Drake of Lake, is spending some time
at the home of her grandmother, Mrs
M w Drake.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-10
THE BLIND AND THE MUTILATED
By DR.. ESTHER LOVEJOY

IN the years to come this war will prove blessing the
blind world is being evolved Nature has at least
extraordinary for those who lose any
of the five ordinary The blind feel things that not
within reach They conscious of vibrations that
perceptble to seeing
The sightess learn to read very quickly by the Brae
method 1t interesting to watch the face of blind
his fingers pass the appraised dots of Brae book
and his mind percees the mysteries recorded there for him.
They have special enographc machines and special print
ing presses Books and magazines translated into the
written language of the sightless.
Men blinded in battle acquiring great skill in the
textile arts moulders, and in other industries where
highly developed of touch essential to good work
The higher type of blind have great personal
charm. Their souls the surface They pc
cuay beloved people, and their cairvoyance makes them
conscious of the kindness and affection with which they
regarded Naturally they to it. Perhaps that why
they usually so happy and cheerful
Unfortunately there forms Of mutiation which
have the opposite effect. When knows that he
pusve every and child who looks upon him;
when he shrinks from the reflection of his dfgued
face in the mirror and shoulders at the strange sound of his
voice, he wants to die.
A great deal is being done for these mutlated men.
They being retted with and legs Plastic surgery
doing its part too in the way of restoring paates teeth
and facial contour and the American Red Cross in Paris
attempting make life vabe for them by providing
masks which their original features They will be
useful members of society," but soul of
than service Life and liberty precious possessions but
the pursuit Of happiness the dearest right of We
all alike We want go through life with the illusion
that the blue bird of happiness just within reach and this
illusion is almost impossible to the disfgured man.
1t is the sacred duty of all those who have been bene
flied by their sacrifice to leave nothing undone to
their usefulness employ every to increase their
tai and physical powers and the charm of personalities
the end that their lives be enriched rather than mpov
erished by the fortunes of war.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-10
Notice Of Public Improvement

and of special assessment No. 1E6 for the oiling
of certain streets in the CITY of Owosso.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Pursuant to resolution of the Com
mission of the City of Owosso at a ses-
sion held ION the sth day of April, A.
ID. 1911, notice is hereby given that the
City Of Owosso proposes to make the fol-
lowing improvement, viz:
To oil
lakewood. from Main to Jerome streets
Dewey from Comstock to Queen street; Park
from Main to Goodhue; Washington from
Oliver to North; Ball from Comstock to Main
and from Mason to King Water from WASH
jeanette; Shiawassee from Pri ndle to North
John from Main to w. Mason; Elm from w.
Comstock to Mason; Lansing from Lynn to
Mason and Chapman street from Main to South
street at estimated cost of $2969.15, in
GLIDING the cost of plans. estimates, advertise
ments and the cost of spreading said oil. of
which sum the entire amount shall lie
paid by special assessment. That the special
assessment district upon which the assessment
aforesaid be levied is hereby bounded and
described follows, to-wit: All the lots and
said proposed Improvement all in the City Of
Owosso. Shiawassee County, Michigan.
Notice is also given that the special as
sessment heretofore made by the City
portion of the costs which the Commits
sion decided should be paid and borne
by special assessment for the afore-
said Improvement, Is now on file in my
Office for public inspection. The Commits
sion of the City of Owosso will meet In
its regular session on Monday. the goth
day of May, A. ID. 1918, att 7:3o o'clock In
the afternoon, to review the special assess
ment and hear any objections to any as
sessments which may be made by any
person deeming himself aggrieved there
by.
Dated this 9th day of May. A. ID. 1918.
II. HAwCROFT,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-10

DR.. M. D. Harding Of Chicago. noted
speaker, will open the speaking cam.
paign in the Red Cross drive in this
county at the armory in this city,
Thursday, May 16.
Death came Saturday afternoon to
Miss Olga Mueller, of Toledo, Ohio,
formerly Of this city. She had been in
poor health for several months and a
few days ago she suffered a collapse.
Her father, the late Louis Mueller,
passed away about year ago.