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FALSE MESSIAHS.
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filled Jewish hearts with gloom and
despair, another adventurer appeared in
Spain, Moses Botarel of Cisneros, Cas-
tile. He claimed to have been anointed
by the prophet Elijah, and that he was
the head of the Synhedrin. Even so
learned man and keen a thinker as
Hasdai Crescas subscribed to the belief
in Botareps Messiahship. Botarel how
ever, did not cause any mischief. His
end is unknown, but some of his Kabba-
listic writings have survived.
But the greatest impostor of them all,
the one who created more excitement
and wrought more mischief than any of
the preceding, who, indeed brought con-
fusion to the whole Jewish people by his
char1atanism, is the notorious Sabbatal
levi. He was the son of a very success
full Jewish merchant in Smyrna, Turkey;
was of very attractive appearance and
pleasing voice, and being in his youth
already an adept in the Kabbalah, and
dilgent student of its most sacred vol
ume, the Zohar, he drew his companions
attention to himself by his rigorous
ascetic life The number of his admirers
grew, and this, together with the Kabba-
listic decisions and vagaries that filled
his head, led him to assume the Messi-
anic role The rabbis of his own city,
Smyrna, promptly accommodated and
banshed him. He went thence to
Saloniki, where his pretensions met with
just as little success. After further
migrations he finally settled in Jerusa
lem, about 1860. He had in the mean
time associated himself with another
charlatan, even more clever and I'M
scrupulous than he, certain Nathan
Ghazati, who was to act as his Elijah, or
John the Baptist. John, the Baptist"
is fit characterization of his chief as
sistant, since Sabbath actually laid
claim to all the attributes and titles that
christianity accords to it's Messiah, and
his followers readily conceded them to
him. He was called the soul of God,
God, the first begotten son of God, in
addition to ""holy king" and redeemer.
For all this justification was found in
the later development of Kabbalistic
speculations. notion #yEt
/ Most remarkable is the enthusiasm
with which his Messiahship was acknow-
lodged and accepted in most Jewish
communities, and even among certain
christians, the faith in it having spread
from Turkey even as far as Hamburg
and London, and the delirious excite
ment that was caused by it, people actu-
ally neglecting their worldly affairs, and
holding themselves in readiness for the
coming redemption. Some of the more
rational men Of that time who remained
uninfluenced dared not come out in the
open for fear of the furv of the mob
Some very prominent rabbs and
scholars Of that day were among his adj
herents and believers. When in 1865 he
returned to his home-city Smyrna, he
was received with the utmost homage,
and became the actual ruler of that com
-1ilunity III uo# a1fl fiL
b9The loyalty and enthusiasm of his fol-
lowers did not abate even after the
grand vizier Of Turkey having heard of
the commOtiOn stirred I'm hv the Mecci
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
Edward Walsh.

Edward Walsh, 1855 College Avenue,
Beloit, Wisconsin, passed away Decem-
Der 20, 1917, after four days illness
with dlphtheria.
Mr. Walsh was thirty six years of age
and was an employee of the Gardner
Machine Company for the past eight
years. He is survived by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs John Walsh, two brothers
Henry and Irving and one sister Viola,
all of BelOit.
Fnneral services, which were private,
were held from the home Friday morn
ing with Father Ryan officiating. In
terment was in the Catholic cemetery.
Mr. Walsh was born and raised in
this community, having lived here all
his life until the family removed to
Beloit several years ago. Many friends
here extend their heartfelt sympathy to
the bereaved family
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
ENTERED INTO Rluo1 I
Rev. Fr. Bernard Weyer.

On Saturday morning, Rev. FIR. Ber-
nard Weyer, after a protracted illness,
died at the residence of his brother FIR.
Nicholas Weyer in Mineral Point.
Services were held at st. Mary s
Church on Monday; the remains were
taken to Lomira, the childhood home OF
the decedent, where burial took place
on Wednesday.
Father Bernard Weyer was born in
1861, and was the eldest of three
brothers who were called to the service
Of the church. He was ordained to the
priesthood June 295- 1885; and during
the 80 years of his service in the church
was faithful, conscientious priest.
On Monday morning, solemn high
mass was celebrated by FIR. Nicholas
Weyer assisted by his brother FIR
Michael Weyer and Frs. McGinnity
and Morris. Frs. Nevin and O'Reilly
were present in the sanctuary. The
G. K. of W., of which FIR. Weyer was
a member, acted as guard Of honor
during the time the body lay in state
at st. Mary's Church. At the close of
the services Fr. O'Reilly spoke elo-
quently of the labor and service of the
deceased in the church and the work of
the priest in the parish.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
IIIIIIIIII
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Because Of the storm and blockaded
sidewalks and roads there were great
many absences Monday morning when
the schools began work for the winter
term. Many of the high school stu
dents who came in some distances from
the country found it necessary to shov-
el roads Or cut fences and were all Of
the forenoon getting to town.
Miss Johnston, who visited her home
in upper Michigan during the holidays,
did not reach town till late Tuesday
afternoon. Miss LeTendre is sick at
her home in Chippewa Falls and not
able to be here this week. Because of
the impossibillty of filling the vacancy
in the high school before the opening of
school, Mrs Molitor is acting as substi-
tute this week.
Miss Melva Lee has entered the Sen
ior class from the Dodgeville high
school.
The children Of the schools did splen-
did work in the sale of Red Cross
Christmas seals. Over $50 worth of
seals was sold by the children of the
4th ward building. Many of the chill
dren will soon be wearing badges as
result of Good Health work and the
selling of seals.
The second home basket ball game of
the season will be played in the Gym
nasium Friday night of this week,
when Highland will be here. Come
out and see another fast game. Our
team is out for a record this season
and needs your help and encourage
ment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
PLEASANT VIEW

The next meeting of the Ladies Aid
will be Mrs E. J. Fitsimons' and will
be held at the church January Is. All
are welcome.
Willard Proctor spent a few days
recently at Livingston.
Miss Blanche Golliner spent the week
end at the Louis Gaatz home.
Roy Godfrey recently visited friends
at Waldwick.
The following Mineral Point people
took advantage of the sleighing and
spent Saturday evening at the Raleigh
James home: Mr. and Mrs John Collins,
Mr. and Mrs Frank Borchardt and Mr.
and Mrs Roy Naef.>
Frank Terrill has gone to his home
at Polkville, Miss.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
new POLICY
Mineral Point Public Service
Company Will Offer Preferred
Stock To Local investors

The Mineral Point Public Service
company has adopted new policy and
is inviting the public generally to be-
come financially interested in the or
ganization. The Office of the company
will soon make an announcement, Of
fering to its customers the opportunity
of investing in the company.
The management has long believed
that the customers of public utility
company should be allowed to become
profit sharing partners in the business.
They believe that this is the proper
way to bring the people and the cor'
poration into closer harmony and to
establish real community of interest
The relations existing between the
management of the Mineral Point Pub
lie Service company and it's customers
have been most cordial. 1t is with the
desire to continue and to promote this
spirit of friendship that the opportunity
for financial partnership is offered.
cit is mistake to believe that our
plan will interest only the man or
woman with money" said Secretary HI,
S. We'll of the company. "Our object
in selling preferred stock locally is not
so much to sell large block of stock
as to get the largest possible number
of our customers as stockholders. We
are particularly anxious to Interest the
wage Garner and those who are not &C
customed to make large investments.
We have, therefore, put into effect a
partial payment plan which will allow
anyone to acquire an interest in the
company out of his monthly savings.
Anyone who wants to lay by a few
dollars month can secure good re-
turn on his money and within a short
time will become preferred partner in
our company.
We have paid dividends regularly
for five years, or ever since the pre-
ferred stock was first issued.
All that the public utility company
expects to earn is fair return on it's
investment. Because it supplies vital
public necessity to very large number
of people, the business of public utili-
ty company is on a steady and constant
basis, so that it provides an investment
with an assured regular yield. This is
particularly true in Wisconsin, with its
model Railroad Commission and Public
Utility law.
Our employees will be encouraged to
invest their savings in the company.
We can personally vouch for the
soundness of this investment, and we
believe that the limited amount of
stock which we have to offer will be
over subscribed by our local customers
within a short time"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
LIGHTS ALL NIGHT
For the Streets of Mineral Point

AT the regular meeting of the COM
mon council, Wednesday evening, Jan
nary 2, the proposition of the Mineral
Point Public Service Company to try
out for period of four months system
Of all night lighting for street lights
was accepted, and the town is now re-
ceiving the benefits of an all night street
lighting service. The additional cost
will be approximately s62 per month.
Many important benefits result from
an all night service. 1t affords better
protection to life and property. 1t will
prove great blessing to physicians,
who are subjectto call at any hour of
the night; and their patients, too, will
get more speedy service in cases of
emergency. The fire fighters, when
needed, can gather together more
promptly and can do their work more
effectively, and with greater safety.
There is another strong. reason why
Mineral Point ought to have an all
night street lighting service. This is
chiefly an industrial town. There are
many men here whom Kippling calls
Sons of Martha. They work at the
plants of the Mineral Point Zinc Com
pany and the Mineral Point Public Ser
vice Company, and rise before the dawn
to lead Death forth like haltered steer,
and goad and turn him till evenfall.
These men need light to guide their steps
to and from the scene of their labors.
Heretofore The Democrat has pleaded
in their behalf for an all night street
lighting service. We hope that at the
end of the trial period of four months
the service may be made permanent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
SOME RIGHT GOOD READING

On page Z of The Democrat will be
found three interesting, able articles,
which deserve careful reading.
The subject of the first article is
Conserving the Health of the Chill
dren' and suggests some war time
precautions in winter time. The author
is DR.. w. D. Frost of the College of
Agriculture, U. of w.
The second article is headed "Shall
We Vow Against Veal?" and is written
by j. L. Tormey, Secretary of the Wis
consin Shorthorn Breeders Association.
Prof Tormey is a practical farmer, and
did good work in Iowa County for the
Council of Defense last summer.
The third article prononnces Hog
Cholera No Longer the Farmers Bug
aboo." It is written by DR.. F. b.
Hadley, Veterinarian, Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
THRIFT AND WAR SAVINGS
STAMPS

Your country is at war. This war
necessary to win it is money. This
money must be provided by the people
of the land. In order to provide it and
lend it to the government, earning in
terest and being secure beyond question
of doubt, you must save.
| To enable everybody within the land
to save plan has been devised where
by You can begin with twenty five
cents.
| You purchase a Thrift stamp for
twenty five cents, and paste it on
Thrift card. Such Thrift card is fur
nished you when you buy your first
thrift stamp. 1t has spaces for sixteen
stamps.
AS soon as your Thrift card is filled,
| you can acquire War Savings stamp.
Then your money begins to earn inter
est at the rate of 4 per cent compound
| ed quarterly. You can also obtain
| War Savings Stamps by outright pur
chase for cash. The price of the War
Stamps varies, depending on the time
when you acquire them. During this
month it is $412, after January the
price increases one cent eacn month,
during the year of 1918.
The difference between your Thrift
card which represents $500, when all
spaces are filled, and the price of
War Savings stamp this month you
hand over your Thrift card and pay
twelve cents additional, and SO OH an
increase of one cent month.
With the purchase of the first War
Savings stamp you are furnished free a
War Savings certificate. This certif
cate has spaces for twenty War Say
ings stamps. You paste the stamps On
the certificate which, when filled rep
resents 500 cash value on January I,
1923.
If th3 twenty spaces on War Saw
ings certificate are filled this month,
the cost to the purchaser will be 81 IL
for each stamp, or twenty times $4.l2,
that is, $82 40, for the full certificate.
On the first day of January, 1923, the
Government will redeem the certificate
for 500 in gold. This means that the
holder gets net profit OF $l7.60 for the
use of his money.
Should you unexpectedly need cash
money, you can get it at any time by
surrendering your War Savings certif-
Gates, either filled or partly filed. The
Government will pay back to you what
you paid for it plus the interest in
crease of one cent each month for each
War Savings stamp on the certificate.
The stamps and certificates can be
obtained from any postofice or maA
carrier, from banks or trust companies
and from duly authorized stores ana
other places of business.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
Bernard McMurrouuh

aged about 26 years, was found dead in
bed at the home of his-parents, Mr. and
Mrs Henry McMurrough this Wednes-
day morning. The young man retired
in seemingly usual health last night
after doing farm chores. AS he did not
come down to breakfast, his mother
went to call him, and found him. He
passed quietly away, and, it is thought
soon after he retired as the bed clothes
were but slightly disturbed.
The funeral will be held from st.
Paul's church Friday morning at 10
O o'clock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
: Mrs William r. Henry.

The death Of Mrs Emma Henry at
,Snohomish, Wash, December %, 1917,
is announced in letter received from
her daughter Mrs Nettie Snyder by
Miss Mary r. Gundry.
Mrs Henry will be very kindly re-
membered by many of the older resi-
dents of this community. With her
husband the late William L. Henry,
she was prominent in the life of earlier
Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
ADVERTISING RATES

past year display advertising
ca has been fiat of II
from this rate has been to local merchants who advertise throughout
the them the While
there upward tendency all lines of
continue business during the the advertising
and without raising the subscription The
which is 81 year But will good
business methods and practice production We
find that do the composition advertising
cheaper early the going
We therefore
ing that bulk copy
establish this
will during 1918 continue local regular advertisers
of Is for
before Mondays while advertisements coming
after that hour will be charged the regular
The circulation of The Democrat 1900
pretty thoroughly
the steadily joining
Democrat family The paper profitable publicity
We trying hard the community
Help do it, by taking the
wod and by advertising business through
January 1918. CRAWFORD BROTHERS. Publishers.
January 9The first results from the appeal
local advertising patrons satisfactory
furnished promptly which has greatly expedited
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

solos, duets and quartets and vocal
solos.
Jaroslav Cimera, whose solos on the
trombone will be a feature of each
evening, was born in Pilsen, Bohemia,
the land from which many Of our
greatest musicians come. He has, how
ever, spent the greater part of his life
in America. Ten years ago Mr.. Cine
ra played with Innes' band in con-
certs in Orchestra Hall, Chicago. He
has also played solos with Sousa's
Band and later with Bohumir Kryl's
Band. For three winter seasons he
was trombonist in the Kryl Concert
Company. Last summer he directed
the Cimera Band over the entire Red
path Chautauqua fve-day circuit.
Vocal solos on the program Of the
Chicago Orchestral Choir will be rem
dared. by Nine. Helene Cafarelli, So
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

The Chicago Orchestral Choir repre-
sents new idea in Lyceum companies
which is proving popular with Lyeeum
committees and Lyceum audiences.
The fact that It was organized for it's
tour by Bohumir Kryl, one of the most
famous band leaders and cornet SOLO
lists in America, is in itself guarantee
Of it's excellence.
One portion Of the evenings program
is given up to stringed instruments, the
ensemble including three violins, one
viola, one cello and one bass yiol.
There will also be piano accompani.
ment.
Another portion Of the program viii
be rendered on the following ensem.
BILE of instruments: Cornet, clarinet,
French horn, euphonium, trombone
and tuba.
There will also be instrumental
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
John Falls Mckenna,

fourth son of Michael and Mary Nc
Kenna. died in Chicago Tuesday of last
week. The family formerly lived in
the town of Moscow, Iowa county; and
upon the death of her husband Mrs
Michael McKenna moved to Platteville
to educate her children, and John re,
ceived his education at the Normal
school. He was a successful real es-
tate dealer in Chicago, and man of
excellent character. His funeral was
held last Thursday from Blanchardville,
near which town the original McKenna
farm is situated.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
TOLD TO THE PRINTER

A. P. Gevelinger and family writes
from Disco, Wis:
Enclosed find postal money order for renewal
of The Democrat, which we anxiously look for
once a week. About four ws eks ago we moved
into our new house. 1t is a two-st story building
2SxS2 with full basement, eight rooms, five
closets and attic, and an excellent chimney
with fire proof lining. We are all enjoying
good health and we wish all Happy New
Year.
Mrs Annie Harris and Miss Helen
Harris writes from Tucson, Arizona:
1 am enclosing postal order to renew our
subscription. We should very much dislike to
have to do without The Democrat We are all
enjoying the sunshine and warmth of Tucson
and are wishing for Wisconsin mild and short
winter; and send best wishes for the New
Year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

John w. Horn in the Revenue Office
John W. Horn, who was sojourning
at Miami. Florida, has been appointed
by Collector Williams to position in
the y. S. Revenue Office at Madison.
Mr. Horn is now hard at work doing
his part to meet the rush of work occa
stoned by the new federal revenue laws.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
c. w. Emery, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

SUNDAY SERVICES.
Glass Meeting-9:30.
Morning Worship, 10:30.
Sunday School-11 :45.
Junior League-3:00.
Epworth League-6:30.
Evening Worship-7:3 80. Subject of
sermon, The Redemption of Jerusalem.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
7:30.
A cordial invitation to all our services
is extended. Strangers will feel an old
home welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
MINERAL POINT POULTRY SHOW

The annual show of the Mineral
Point Poultry Asso., which always has
a good exhibition, is on this week at
Community Hall, corner of Fountain
and Vine streets. Call and see it.
Admission receipts go to swell the Red
Cross fund.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
Ira l.. Middietin,

formerly of Mineral Point, died recent
ly of typhoid fever, at Eureka Springs,
Arkansas. He was a right good man
and was highly respected. December
25, 1896, he was married to Miss Ellen
L. lancaster of this city, who, with
children, survives him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
BASKET BALL FRIDAY NIGHT
Highland High School VS.. Mineral
Point High School
Gymnasium, Friday night, January II,
8 o'clock.
Admission 25c; School pupils 15c.
MINERAL POINT
COMMERCIAL CLUB

At the meeting of the Commercial
club Monday night, January Z, ohm
w. Chamley was elected pres dent; /;
Edward Brown; vice president; Philip
L. Gorgen, secretary; and J. F. Opie,
treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

prano. Comments from two metropol
itan papers Of Milwaukee will give
some idea of the quality of her work.
The Milwaukee Times says, "Mme.
Cafarelli, the soloist, certainly we'll de-
served the tremendous ovation given
to her after each one of her well-ren-
dered selections" The Milwaukee Sen
tinel says, "She sings with purely
musical tone, into which she imbues
color and dramatic feeling"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
Lots for Sale.

A good corner building lot facing
south on Maiden street and also farm
and lot north OF it. These lots will be
sold cheap if sold soon. Inquire of the
Mineral Point Real Estate Agency at
The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
10 Save Shoe SoIes.

A cobbler passes on the secret that
il about once month the soles of
shoes are treated to a coat of linseed
oil they will always outwear the up
pers. :.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
Concrete for Gates.

Concrete as material for gate
structures in American irrigation
canals is beginning to displace wood,
It's durability overcoming the disad-
vantage Of higher cost,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

The Red Cross rooms are open for
work on Wednesday, Friday and Sat-
urday, but since the holidays the
workers are few. The call for surgical
dressings is urgent. We ought to
make at least 1000 week. Fifty
people making 90 each could do this
Come and work.
We want each member of the Red
Cross to get one new member this
week. Is there a Red Cross in your
neighbor's window? If not ask her to
join.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10

Reserved seats will be on sale at
Prideaux & Bliss Tuesday, January
Is, at 9 a. m. Seats on Main floor and
front four rows in Balcony 15c extra.
Season tickets for remaining three
numbers, ST.. Single admission 80, 35
and 25 cents.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

The city treasurer will be at the Office,
city hall, on and after January 3, 1918,
ready to receive taxes for the city oE
Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
FARMERS AND CITIZENS BANK
Meeting of Stockholders.

Meeting of Stockholders.
The annual meeting of the stockhold
ers of the Farmers and Citizens Bank,
will be held at it's Office, Tuesday after
noon, Januarys15, 1918, at o'clock.
PHIL. HEWITT, President
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-10
AS Time Passes.

Today becomes yesterday SO fast
that fellows predictions become REM
iniscences before he realizes it.