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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-03
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY THE DEMOCRATS
NEWS GATHERER,

NEWS CATERER
The Auction Bridge club was pleas
antly entertained at the home of Mr.
and Mrs Robert Smith Friday after
noon.
Mr. and Mrs Ross Bishop and son of
Cobb were the guests of Mrs Mary
White Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs Clarence Ray left for
Beloit Monday, where they will make
their home.
William HI. Bennett has returned to
Chicago, after a visit with his mother,
Mrs Joseph G.. Bennett.
Miss Dorothy Reynolds returned to
Milwaukee Thursday, after visit at
the home of Mr. and Mrs Josiah Lam
yon.
Mrs Oscar Nobel has returned to
Battle Creek, Mich, after visit with
her mother, Mrs Mary White.
Mrs w. S Ross entertained few
friends with bridge party Saturday
evening at her home.
Miss Florence Bridge left Monday to
visit at Madison, Rewey and Platteville.
Morris Beckerleg of Edgerly, N. D.,
is visiting at the home of Mrs Joseph
Bennett and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs Emil Johnson and two
children of Black River Falls returned
to their home Friday, after a visit at
the home of Mr. and Mrs Henry Halver-
son.
Mr. and Mrs G. Perry Paynter of
Shullsburg spent New Years day with
Mr. and Mrs Charles Paynter.
Mrs Sarah Halverson of Black River
Falls is here for visit with her son
Henry Halverson and family.
Raymond L. Jackson from the Great
Lakes Naval training station is spend
ing furlough with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs John Jackson.
Mrs Wllmerth Andrews and children
of New Glarus are visiting her father,
George Grange, and family.
Mr. and Mrs William Trevillian cele-
brated the golden anniversary of their
marriage quietly at their home here on
New Years day, 1918. They have re-
sided in their home on the south side
ever since their marriage.
Kenneth Sperbeck of Camp Perry,
Co. l., 4th division of the seamen at the
Great Lakes Naval training station is
spending furlough with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs A. B. Sperbeck.
The Commercial Club gave a delight
full dancing party at their rooms
Thursday evening.
Ralph Larson returned to Madison
Monday, after visit at the home of
Mr. and Mrs Walter S. Martin.
Mrs A. d. Brown and son Quintus
and her daughter Mrs R. j. Ellsworth,
Jr. spent New Years day at the A. A.
Eastman home at South Wayne.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Cant and family
of Waldwick spent Christmas with Mr.
and Mrs George Richards.
Miss Bina Sydayam of Dodgeville
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs Wallace
Martin last week.
Mrs j. p. Weier and children re-
turned to their home at Ridgeway
Thursday, after visit with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs John Unger, Sr.
Raymond Young of Milwaukee visit
ed his parents, Mr. and Mrs William
Young. here last week.
Bert Ellingen of Hibbing, Mimi, Wis
tied his aunt Mrs Frank Alblinger
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs Owen Taylor of Wau-
coma, Iowa, are visiting relatives here.
Miss lila Redfern of Galena was the
guest of Mr. and Mrs J. B. Reynolds
Christmas.
Mrs A. L. Cowley is visiting relatives
at Clear Lake, Iowa.
Christmas day our boys at Gang
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-03
Public Notice.

All persons having any accounts or
claims against Nicholas Miller are re-
quested to file the same with the under
signed before January Is,
7. M. PRIESTLEY, Attorney.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-03
LEGAL NOTICES
Calvert Spensley Attorney.
NOTICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO
CREDITORS.

NOTICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO
CREDITORS.
NTATE of Wisconsin, County Court, Iowa
~ County In Probate.
In re estate Of Delos B. Babcock, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special
Term of said court to be held on the fifth
Tuesday of January, A. D. 1918, at the Court
House in the City of Dodgeville, County of Iowa
and State of Wisconsin, there will b. heard and
considered, the application of Martha R.
Babcock for the appointment of an administra
tor of the estate of Delos B. Rabcock, late of
the city of Mineral Point, in said county, de-
ceased;
Notice is hereby furthe" given, That at the
Regular Term of said court to be held at said
Court House, on the fiji st Tuesday of June,
A. D. 1918, there will be heard, considered and
adjusted all claims against said Delos
Babcock, deceased;
And notice is hereby further given That all
such claims for examination and allowance
must be presented to said county court at the
Court House in the City of Dodgevile in said
county and state. on or before the I'd day of
May. A. D. 1918. or be barred.
Dated I'd January, 1918.
By the Court,
ALDRO jerks. Judge.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-01-03
Public Notice.

We, the undersigned, will make a
charge of cents for every delivery be-
ginning Monday, Jan. 7, 1918; also will
allow sc for cash on all goods except
flour, sugar, butter, eggs and potatoes.
Signed, ZWEIFEL Bros,
W. j. JEUCK & Bros,
JOHN GoRGEN & Sons,
MCMURRoUGH & DOYLE.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
Local Laconies.

Several criminal cases are assigned for trial at Fridays session of the Third district court in Westerly.
 Mir. and Mrs Louis J. Reuter- and children are to locate in Wa1tham, Mass, where MT. Reuter- has secured employment.
 Daniel L. Langworthy, SC, father Of Laverne LangWorthy, of Westerly, died suddenly Wednesday at his home in Alfred, N Y.
 Commencing todayis the Westerly Boy Scouts will make a house-to- house canvass in the interest of the third Liberty loan.
 Moses c. Lowry, Company F, 1O1st engineers, now at Camp Devens, is home on a two weeks vacation after completing a special course of studies.
 The Westerly district totals $270, 800 in Liberty bonds, divided thusly: Westerly $199,O00, Hopkinton $40, 100, Richmond $17,S00, Charlestown $13,- 500.
 Harry Hefin, injured in a motorcy- c1e accident on the Stonington road, will return Saturday to his duties in the coast guard service at Quonocon- taug.
 The school children of Westerly will deposit a mile of nicl5els in the Liberty bank to be placed near the Memorial building today as their bit in the Lib- erty loan campaign.
 D. William Woods of Westerly was here for a few hours Thursday. He is in the military service and stationed at Fort Slocum and was detailed to escort 75 soldiers from that fort to Fort Adams
 Walter E. Ranger commissioner of education, has designated May as the day for celebration of Rhode Island Independence day, and with special reference to Standardization day. h. dependence day is May 4, but as this date comes on Saturday the school observances will, be held the day be- fore.
 The brides father officiated at the marriage of Miss Gladys Viola McNeil and Rufus B. Dunbar of Evansville, O., Wednesday at the home of the brides parents, Rev and Mrs. Will liam J. McNeil, in PawcatuclS. Both bride and groom are former re5idarts of Worcester and were active workers in the Congregational church.
 Barclay Robinson of the nfval re- serves is home on ten days liberty. He is assigned to U. s. $. Manhattan, now at Wilmington Del. The Manhattan Is one of the steamers built for the Grand Trunk hallway and was built tn run on proposed route between Providence and New York. but was never used for the purnose. The big boat was at New London for a year before being taken over by the navy department
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
ELLINGTON
Pomona Meeting With Local Grange Junior Food Army Organized.


 Mrs. Oliver Foran of New York is at her summer home on Berr avenue, putting it in condition for occupancy this summer
 Mrs. Harriet Pease is in Hartford for two weeks stay.
 Pomona Meeting.
 East Central Pomona grange met with Ellington grange "Wednesday of last week, about 200 patrons being present. Worthy Master Luther Skin ner of Vernon presided at the sessions. After the morning session a dinner was served in the lower hall by FL lington grange. In the afternoon an interesting program was presented.
 Entertains at Cards.
 Mrs. Myron Aborn entertained four honor. of Mrs Nellie Rice of Worces- ter, Mass.
 Arthur Megarge1, a former resident of this place. was buried in Center cemetery Sunday afternoon.
 Junior Food Army.
 A Junior food army institute was held in town hall on Wednesday af- ternoon for the purpose of organizing the children of the town in the inter- est of food conservation. The meting was addressed by the state chairman, Prof. A. J. Brundage, and Miss Cos tel1o and J. E. Clifford of the Holland county farm bureau.
 A fine program was given at the grange Wednesday evening by the un- married members. Miss Jennie I1olton was chairman of the committee to ar range the program.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
OLD MYSTIC
Methodis: Pastor Transferred-sun- day School Contest Nearing the End Funeral of Mrs. w. Roy Lamb.

Rev. and Mrs Frank Chamberlain returned Monday to the Methodist parsonage after attending conference in Providence last week. Rev MT. Chamberlain has been transferred af- ter enc re9g'e s5rrica here to the pas torate nf ti-e Methodist Episcopal church ct Berkeley, R. I. His successor Is Rev. Frsd Sterline. who will assume }'H G'sts 0; 1la neyT. pastorate Sun day, April 28th
 Rev. Joseph R. Lawrence of Town send, Vt, was entertained over the week end at the, home of Deacon and Mrs. William D. Beckwith.
 Miss Genevieve Frink is the guest of her brother -in-law and sister, Rev. and Mrs. c. Leavens Eldredge, of An thony, R. I.
 Mrs. Horace o. Williams is the guest of Mrs. John L. lift of Providence.
 Charles S. Cady has returned to Hartford after a visit to MT. and Mrs. John Kennedy.
 Eugene Burdick of Westerly is the guest of his cousins, Miss Matilda Hol- loway and sister Mrs. Isabella Neil
 Miss Grace Finegan and Miss Hazel Lamb have returned from visit to Mrs. Ellsworth Gray of North Stoning- ton.
 Mrs. John o. S. Williams has re- turned from a prolonged visit to her mother Mrs. Swanson, of Bridgeport.
 Sunday School Contest.
 The Baptist Sunday school for the past few months has been making the return trip from Palestine in the ships Mauretania and Aquatania The for mer ship is now leading and has been for most of the distance now made. They are now nearing the home port and it looks as though the Mauretania would win the race, as she did the race over to Palestine
 MT and Mrs. Henry Acl1ert have re- turned to The Naples after spending the winter in New York state
 Roscoe Murphy has returned to No- ank after spending the week end with his cousin, Elisha N. Davis. Rev. Joseph R. Lawrence of Town send, Vt. occupied the pulpit of the Baptist church Sunday morning and evening.
 Rev. Frank O. Robbins of Preston City will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist church Sunday morning, April 18th. There will be no evening ser vice.
 Funeral of Mrs. W. R. Lamb. At the funeral of Martha welles Lewis, wife of W. Ray Lewis of New London, held Monday at p. m at her home, Rev. MT. McKeever, pastor of the First Baptist church, New Lon- don, offieiated, and the bearers were Benjamin Welles, Albert -Welles Charles Welles, Edward Welles. all of Old Mystic, nephews of Mrs. Lewis and Orville Lewis and Clifford Lewis of Mystic, nephews of MT Lewis Or vile Lewis sang Lead, Kindly Light and Face to Face. Burial was in Jordan cemetery in the familyrp1ot Mrs. Lewis was the oldest daughter of the late Russell and Fanny Peabody Welles of Old Mystic She was born | here at the Welles homestead and re- sided here until eight years after her marriage. They then moved to New i London. She is survived by her hus- band. two children and two grand children, all of New London Three sisters and two brothers also survive i her. Misses Dora Alden Welles and Minnia Welles of Old Mystic. Mrs Lillie Wellesi Babcock of Jersey City 1 George G. Welles and William P. WeIles of Old Mystic. ."
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
GRISWOLD

Rev MT. Paine was entertained at the home of Mrs. F. A. Geer Sunday.
 W. P. Holmes spent the week end at the home of his daughter, Miss Flora Holmes. Of Willimantic
 MT Blanchet is critically i'll with pleuro pneumonia:
 Frank Lapoint, who has been crit ically ill. is more comfortable.
 Rev. MT. Paine occupied the. pulpit at the Congregational church in Pa chaug Sunday.
 Miss Briggs of Norwich is visiting Mrs. E. A. Geer.
 Mrs. Iantha Tucker is critically i'll at the home of her son, Charles Chese- bro.
 w. s. Kelsy of Boston is visiting at the home of Samuel Norman.
 Miss Elsie Lord is home for a short vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

ly applauded and was given rising vote of thanks for his able and in- structive address. People were pres- ent from Hampton, Pomfret and North Windham.
 Rev. Mir. Williams delivered a fine sermon at the church Sunday.
 Rev. E. P. Aver of Mansfield Gen. ter will preach at the church next Sunday.
 Garfield Hayden, for about II years in the Harrison machine shop at North Windham, has ended his duties there and has moved this week to Orange, Mass, where he has government position.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
MANSFIELD DEPOT
Happenings of the Week-Guests ir
 Local Homes-PersonaI Items.

Miss " V. Fowler returned to her home on the Hill last Saturday, after spending: the winter with friends in Hartford. s..-7.
 Mrs. Amelia Strong of Hartford wis ited her sister, Mrs. W. L. Stedman. last week.
 Miss Ruth McCollum of the Connec- ticut College for Women, in ew Lon- don, was at home last Saturday and Sunday.
 Miss Marion Carpenter of Williman- tic was a week end guest of Mrs. Ar thur Cushman, at the Lewis far. E. NJ. Cushman, of Haverhill, Mass, visited his uncle, Arthur Cushman, over Sunday last.
 Service Omitted.
 The Sunday evening service of Dun lazan Memorial church was omitted on accoant of the rain.
 Mir and Mrs. David Russ of Mount Hope visited at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Ernest Durkee, last Sunday.
 Miss Bertha Bot!lam of Wiilimantia was at home from Saturday to Mon day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

demonstration: Company c, Pawca- tuck, c. H. G. Westerly constabulary; Sanitary corps; Misquamicut tribe, I. 0. R. M; Pride of New England lodge, L o. o. F, M. U.; Westerly lodge of Elks; Lodge Iando Marguerite, No. $40, Sons of Italy; Hope council, Jr. o. U. A. M; Westerly Boy Scouts; Westerly fire department; P. S. Bar Der Hose company, Pawcatuck; Daughters American Revolution; Red Cross; Camp Fire Girls; Pawcatuck w. c. T. U.
 It was. originally intended to have the parade on Friday afternoon, when the postoffice would be closed by fed eral order. and the Westerly postoffice employees were to make their first ap- pearance in public parade. They can not be in Saturdays procession. All the stores will be closed from 3 to o'clock and the industrial plants will shut down at noon. While no special preparation has been made, it is be- lieved the parade will compare favor ably with any that has preceded. and ought to imbtie patriotism that will result iri a sale of Liberty bonds that will bring Westerly over the top in its allotment.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
DkYVTLLE
Matters Chiefly Personsl-Psstor and Choir Exchange With Putnam Choir and Pastor.

Mrs. Robert K. Bennett of Central Falls, R, l., was the. guest Friday of Mrs. Fannie S. Bennett.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Benton and daughter, Ruth. were week end visi- tors with friends in Woonsocket. R. Mrs. Efneline Cutter visited Mrs. H. r. Harrington at E'mville over the week end.
 Ms: Fannie $. Bennett Mrs. A. E. Darling and Miss Clara B. Stokes are spending a few days with their sister in Jersey City, N. Y.
 Otto Lehrer of the naval reserve from Newport, was at home for a brief furlough on Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. II. D. Arnold were week end guests of relatives in Wor- cester.
 Louis Wolfe is putting in an electric grain elevator at his place of busi- ness.
 William Martin of the '. s. Navy at Newport visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Martin, Sunday.
 Sunday Services.
 Those who attended church Sunday speak in praise of the splendid ser mon by the pastor, Rev. William swainson on the theme, Hope" In spite of the rain the evening was quite well attended. The vesper ser vice was in charge of Rev. F. D. Sar- gent and choir of the Congregational church from Putnam. The pastor and choir from this church going to Put nam in exchange.
 The Mems club met Monday even ing. Rev. William Swainson gave an interesting address.
 Missionary Meeting.
 The Woman's Missionary society will meet next week Thursday. May
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

WesterIy's postoffice stands fourth in the state in sales of war savings and thrift stamps with credit of $47,- 413.06 in total of $684,090.22 for ten postal districts. Providence leads with $371, ,650.06, Pawtucket second with s124,457.14, and Newport third with s47,413.O6, or s559.6S more than West erly. The sales in the other districts are: East Greenwich, $38,33S.20; Woonsocket, 33,259.45; Bristol, S10,- 871.61; Wakefield, s5,322.4S: Warren, Figures are being worked out at state headquarters to show the amount and per capita sales in each of the eleven state districts in order that each may get credit for it's share of the cam paign.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
CHAPLIN
inspiring Address at War Rally-Rev Robert Williams obIigingly Takes Place of Speaker Who Fails to Come.

Rev. and Mrs. Robert Williams and son of New Haven were visitors over Sunday at George E. Towards.
 Victory War Rally.
 The largest meeting of the local Red Cross was held at the church yes try Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. The speaker booked for the evening was Sergt. Frank Dunlop of the Canadian Black Watch, but he failed to appear Rev. Robert Williams who was vis- iting in town, was invited to speak so the large number present might not be disappointed in not hearing a speaker. Mir. Williams held the closest attention of his hearers for nearly an hour in a thrilling and in structive address On the war and his torfc events in connection with it. At the close of his address he was warm
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
NORTH WOODSTOCK
Calvin Rawson Sells Farm--Benefit
 Whi7t Planned.

Calvin Rawson has sold his farm in the English Neighborhood to Theo- dore Johnson, who is to take posses sion May lst.
 Cyril Paine, accompanied by Oscar Gunner of Wyoming, both stationed at Fort Strong, were at Irving Paine's on 4S-hour leave the first of the week
 The Social Dance club is issuing in- vitations to a Red Cross benefit whist to be held in Society hall
 Miss Maud Milligan has been ap- pointed instructor in Red Cross work in the Village school junior society and Miss Sarah Potter in the Neigh borhood district.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

End. with Mrs. H. F. Harrington at Elmflle. The subject for the after noon will be the fifth chapter of the African Trail, and will be in charge of Mrs William Swainson.
 Willard r. Bennett of Providence, and Robert K Bennett of Central Falls, R. l.. visited Saturday and Sun day wiEh their mother, Mrs. Fannie S. Bennett.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
stoninqton Pointers.
PLANE
British American Relief Fund Totals S2,359 - Commencement Speakers Announced at Hiah School.

The weekly report of the British American War Relief Fund follows. Amount previously acknowledged s2,- 33S,4O. Amount collected in Plain field to week ending April 20 $15.15; amount collected in Jewett City S6 total amount collected $2.359.55.
 Misses Ferdinand Bafreniere and Victoria Kagan were visitors in Jew cit City Thursday evening.
 Henry Starkweather. local station master, is ill at his home on Pleas
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
ant street; Everett Dawley is talk.
/ Commencement Speakers.

Commencement speakers for this
 years graduating exercises of Plain- field High school have been chosen. Class Day speakers will be Misses Gladys Wilbur, Irene Nightingale and Helen Gallup, also Roger Brown and Leo Grenier. Speakers at graduation exercises will be Miss Helen Phil lips, Harry Potter, Edward Peltier, Roger Salisbury and Richard Daggett.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26


 Frank FaIco pleaded guilty in the Third District court on Thursday, be- fore Clerk Clarence B. Roche, when charged with violent assault with a dangerous weapon. As the disposition of the case is not within the jurisdic- tion of the district court. Falco was adjudged probably guilty and held for the grand jury of the superior court for Washington county on the third Monday of September. Bond of $1,000 was furnished with Frank Cambel- 10 surety
 Wednesday morning in the mill of the Bradford Dyeing association, Fal- co cut and stabbed Do1nenico AZarino, alias Frank SeTvido five times with a knife, and at the time it was believed fatally. It developed that the wounds were not necessarily dangerous, and Falco was charged with a lesser of. fense than assault with intent to kill
 Every Episcopal parish in the dio- cese of Providence, including Christ church, Westerly, was represented at the annual meeting held Wednesday in St. Martins church, Providence. Rt. Rev. James De Wolf Perry, Jr., pre- sided, and he was assisted at holy  Meader, dean of the assicataion. The officers elected are: Henry H. Field, treasurer: Frederick Bowman, sec- fetary, Rev. Charles ". Forster, Geo. C. Kino, board of managers; Rev. Charles Forster, Rev. Louis P. Mis- sen, Frederick Bowman, and Henry H. Field, executive committed; Rev. Ava r, Carpenter Rev. A. H. Wheel CT and Thomas E. Maymon, committee on statistics. The auditors are to be appointed by the bishop.
 It was voted to have the board of managers recommend to the conven- tion at it's session on May 23 that an adjustment be made in the salaries of missionaries to conform to the chang ed conditions affecting the high cost of living It was also voted to leave the matter of apportionment to the discretion of the board of managers in view of the proposed increase in salaries. Reports were made in the general condition of the diocese, by missionary, by Dean Meader, Secre- tary Bowman and Treasurer Tomp- ilins. There is balance of more than s2690 in the treasury.
 
 
 School was at half mast on Thursday in respect of the memory Of William !. Hogg, whose funeral was held in the afternoon from his residence in Summer street. There was q large at- tendance at the service which was con- ducted by Rev. E. J. Curry of the Methodist church and Rev. w. J. Me- Neil Of the Congregational church. There were thirty -six floral tributes. Burial was in accordance with the Ma sonic ritual performed by Franklin lodge. Interment was at River Bend and the bearers were Archie Mleik1e, Fred Robinson William Davison, Fred Leuck, H D. Smith and William Healey.
 Col. Everett E. Whipple, marshal for the Liberty loan parade which is to take place Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. and terminating within the hour, has completed arrangements for the event. with the understanding that the parade is still open for organiza- tions that desire to participate. Be- sides the Westerly band, these organ nations have notified Marshal Whipele that they will take part in the natriotic
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
sTONTNCTON
Gcodetic Survey Base Established in t7e Rorouah--Patriotic EnanIeyos at Velvet Plant Buv $5,0o0 Bonds.

Tha United States Geodetic survey has established a base at Stonineton faving taken Q lease of the Cheeebro wharf and a nearby house. There is D set of marine railways available for small craft. The point selected is convenient and well adopted for the work of that governmental depart rent.
 Stonington Pointers.
 Mrs. Charles II. Goritv has receiv. ed 2 letter from her brother, William McGaW. telling of his safe arrival in France with the American forces. Considerable trap rock has arrived and will be used in the improvement of the borough highways.
 Enployes at the American velvet mill have subscribed to nearly $5,000 worth of third Liberty bonds.
 In difference to the request of Pres ident Wilson, work will be suspended at the shipyard this afternoon,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
MoNTvILLE
Interest Shown By Evening School Pupils--New Picture Theatre to Open.

An exhibition of the evening school started for the benefit of the foreign population in town was held in Pal mer Memorial school Fr'idak evening. Good results have been accomplish