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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
SHIP-BOARD LETTERS

The following extracts from letters
received by Mrs William S. Ross from
Miss Agnes Jones and Miss Nancy
Lambertson are of general interest, es-
pecially as coming from the only Min
eral Point women who are bravely and
gladly giving their time and strength to
war work cover there"
Miss Lam bertson writes under Aug.
26, White Star Line, Adriatic S. S.
$50 far, fourteen boats are being con-
vOyed over, and we have battleships,
cruisers, air planes and dirigible bal
looms guarding us. We carry our life
preservers all the time, and all port
holes are closed about five. After din
ner not single light is allowed on
deck, and no smoking is allowed, and
imprisonment it even match is light
ed. We have all been assigned our
places in the life boats, and at five
blows of the whistle, day or night, we
are to get to them as quickly as posi-
BILE. Our meals are quite good, but
very different from other crossings, and
quite frugal
Miss Jones writes, Somewhere in
mid ocean Aug. 80"
Our work in New York was so hec-
tic. We have been glad of the rest on
the boat The first two days we nearly
died of the heat, but since then it has
been very comfortable. And fortunate
ly we are on big steady boat and the
sea SO calm there was no earthly excuse
for my spell of NAL de mer the first
day. 1t didn't last long-but it hap
Dnnpd
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
FLOYD GIBBONS NOT COMING

The following letter received today
from Selwyn & Co., New York, man
ayers of Floyd Gibbons, will be great
disappointment to the people of this
vicinity as his coming was looked for
ward to with so much interest:
w. II. Correll, Mineral Point, Wis.
Dear Sir: We deeply regret that Mr.
Floyd Gibbons has been compelled to
cancel his tour owing to the fact that
his wounds are troubling him to such
an extent that he is unable to travel.
We will therefore be unable to fill
our date with you for Gibbons to ap-
pear in Mineral Point.
Yours very truly,
October 7, 1918. SELWYN q Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
THE IOWA COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Statement of the Ownership, Man
agement, Circulation, Etc.

Statement of the Ownership, Man
agement, Circulation, Etc.
Required by the Act of Congress Of
August 2l, 1919, of The Iowa County
Democrat published weekly at Mineral
Point, Wisconsin, for October |, 1918;
State of Wisconsin, County of Iowa-ss
Before me, a notary public, in and for tho
State and county aforesaid, personally appeared
Robert NJ Crawford, who, having been duly
sworn according to law, deposes and says that
he is the editor Of the Iowa County Democrat,
and that the following is, to the best Of his
knowledge and belief, true statement Of the
ownership, management (and if a daily paper,
the circclation), etc. of the aforesaid publica-
ton for the date shown in the above caption,
required by the Act of August "a, 1912:
That the names and addresses Of the publish
er, editor, managing editor, and business man
ayers are:
Publishers, George Crawford and Robert NJ
Crawford, Mineral Point Wisconsin. Editor,
Managing Editor, Business Manager, Robert M.
Crawford, Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
That the owners are: George Crawford,
Robert M. Crawford.
That the known bondholders mortgages, and
other security holders owning or holding per
cent or more Of total amount of bonds, mort
cages, or other securities are None.
[Signedl ROBERT M. CRAWFORD,
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Both
day Of March, 1918.
SEAL ELIZABETH KINN,
Notary Public, Iowa Co., Wis
(My commission expires May Is, 1920
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10

Back of the trenches of France run
our rear line trenches of America. In
them every one of us is a soldier on
duty. The Liberty loan is service in
which every man, woman and child
may take part. Children may carry
the creed of patriotism into their own
homes. Because of this influence a
child may help sell Liberty bonds. l
hereby appoint every child of scoool age
in the United States soldier of the
Liberty loan.-W. e. MCADoO.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
Leo Hitte Sdorf.


Leo Hittesdorf, third son Of Mr. and
Mrs Peter Hittesdorf of this city. died
at his farm home near Hollandale, on
Saturday morning, October 5, 1918,
after brief illness of influenza and
pneumonia. The funeral took place at
Hollandale Monday morning with ser
vices at st. Patrick's church. Owing
to the illness of Father Carigg, Father
O'Reilly of this city officiated.
Deceased was born Aug I, 1892.
Four years ago last April he was united
in marriage to Miss Ludelle McCar-
vile, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Thomas
McCarville of Waldwick, and they went
to reside on their farm. Mr. Hittesdorf
was a worthy, young man and their
marriage life was very happy. The
young wife, who also had the influenza,
was too i'll to be present at the funeral,
which made it doubly sad. Besides his
wife, he leaves to mourn their loss, his
parents, Mr. and Mrs Peter Hittesdorf
of this city, four brothers and two sis
ters, who have the sympathy of many
friends in their bereavement.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
FAYETTE

Rev. Mr. Chase, the district superin
tendent, gave a fine lecture at the M
E. church last Saturday night. He re
lated some of his experiences in Ger
many at the outbreak of the world war
Silo filling is nearly over for this
year in this vicinity.
Many people here are suffering from
Spanish influenza.
Fred Nelson and wife visited rela
tives in Argyle last Sunday.
q. Fl. Brinigar spent Sunday at tn,
home of Will. Permission.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
COMMUNITY CHORAL CLUB

Everybody's doing it. Our boys in
France are always doing it. When they
60 over the top, they sing; when on the
march they sing; when they are in rest
billets they sing. They sing all the
time. Did you ever stop to consider
what CHEEKY effect plain singing has
upon one?
Last Wednesday evening a large
number assembled at the high school
building, for the sole purpose Of singing
They organized the Community Choral
Club"
It's purpose? Well let's see if you
can answer that question.
How many people in Mineral Point
today, if called upon to sing our Ma
tional Athem could manage TO get thru
the first verse, and how many less are
those who could sing it right through
the entire song? How many can sing
five verses of "America?" Oh yes,
there are five verses but you see, you
don't know the fifth. How many can
sing such morale building songs as,
keep the Home Fires Burning" ''K-
Xxx Katy" "Pack up your troubles
in your old Kit Bag and Smile
That's what it's for. It teaches you
the words and music Of all these songs
and many more. 1t inspires you with a
deep patriotic feeling It cheers you up
to mingle with so many ardent patriots.
1t builds up your morale; it makes you
optimistic by putting you away from
your worries and troubles. That's what
it s for and that's worth while, isn't it?
It's your patriotic duty to know these
songs. It is your personal duty to come
out and forget yourself for an hour.
Every one over fourteen must come
out next Wednesday evening at 7:3O
o'clock, at the high school building, and
enjoy himself or herself as you have
never done before. If you think you
can't sing just come out and you'll find
you have voice that you never
dreamed you had. You'll have di
rector that knows his business and will
make you sing, in our professor Of the
schools, Mr. Rood. He has had exper-
ience before and can show you that he
knows how if you will just come and
let him.
At the first meeting the club organ
lied with the following officers:
George S. Huxtable, president; Miss Florence
Knight, vice president; DR.. H. S. Huxtable,
secretary; Alex. Metz, treasurer; Miss Mabel
LIE Tendre, assistant director.
AS an added feature, at every meet
ing, program is given by talent within
the organization. At the first meeting
this consisted of:
Song-Male Quartet,
Solo-Mr Darrah,
Solo-Miss knight.
This club is the result of a request
made by the State Council of Defense
to the citizens of Mineral Point. Back
it up by being present next Wednesday
evening.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10

bf the First Nation
: - ~ Ao''A = oooi''S Point, for detailed
repUru VI uuv auaI1o . of the bank but am
unable to get any report from him. On
September 26, 1918, wrote the Comp
troller of the Currency asking for a de-
tailed report and received a reply in
which he says:
} From the Receivers report made tc
this Office ION August 30, 1918, it ap-
pears that the First National Bank OF
Mineral Point, Wisconsin, was declared
! insolvent and placed in the hands of a
receiver on October 12, 1909; that the
nominal value of assets at the date of
failure amounted to $3.50, ,297.50 classi-
fed as follows: Good S402,451 So
Doubtful, 1915, ,304.30, Worthless, 1922,
| 54184; that the nominal liabilities at
same date as appeared by the books
amounted to S648, $685.; that collec-
tions, including amount collected on
stock assessment, aggregated 1886, 6,061
n; that $159, 623 was paid for loans to
the bank and for protection of assets,
$40, ,478.27 for legal expenses, $19, TAT 50
for receivers salary and $11 ,299.83 for
all other expenses; and that 81 per
! cent has been paid in dividends to
creditors who have proved their claims
Respectfully, T. P. KANE,
Deputy Comptroller.
!. appears from the foregoing letter
from the Comptroller's office that in
the administration of the affairs of the
bank the following sums were expend
ed:
For legal expenses s----------$ 40,4 81
For receivers salary ----- 1871 So
For other expenses 1899 80
Total al----------------$7 II ,525 90
Assuming that the figures received
from the Comptroller office are cor
rect, it has cost the creditors of the
bank $71 1856 to wind up the affairs
of the bank. This sum is alarming,
and shocks the conscience Of the ordi-
nary individual. If the winding up of
the affairs of small country bank re-
quires the expenditure of S71 ,525 65,
there is something radically wrong with
the law governing the administration
of the affairs Of defunct national banks
or with the business methods employed.
IT the law is at fault, it should be
promptly remedied. If there is incom-
potency on the part of the receivers of
national banks Or in the Office of the
comptroller of the currency at Wash :
ington, the creditors should know it.
In any event, the administration of the
affairs of this bank should be thor
oughly investigated.
[ urge every creditor of the bank to
write at once to Senator Robert M. La
Toilette or Senator Irving L. Lenroot
and urge them to make a thorough in
vestigation of this whole affair.
In addition to the large amounts ex
pended in the administration of the
banks affairs, | am advised that very
large amount has been expended in
administering the estate of Phillip AL
len. [ have not been able to find out
how much it cost to administer the
Allen estate. Respectfully submitted.
Very truly yours,
ERNEST G. FIEDLER.
Mineral Point, October 5, 1918.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
THE LOAN WINNING IN IOWA COUNTY
City of Mineral Point First to Exceed Its Quota.

Incomplete returns from various communities in Iowa
county show that approximately $780, 900 of the couny
allotment of 81 100 900 has been subscribed.
Mineral Point City the first to exceed it's quota,
over S142 900 being reported by Tuesday evening High
land Arena, Cobb Rdgeway and Hoandae will undoubt
edy have passed the mark by the time this paper in the
mails.
The work in many localities has been seriously delayed
by the influenza epidemic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

c. w. Emery, Pastor.
Glass Meetings-9:3
Morning worship, 10:3O.
Sunday School-1i :45. Glasses for all
Junior League 80.
Epworth League-6:3O.
Evening worship, 7:3O.
The church with the old home well
come. Strangers cordially invited to
attend our services.
Save Thursday evening for the mid>
week prayer and praise service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
ANNOUNCEMENT

Questionaires for Registrants will be
filled out by associate members of the
legal advisory board Of Iowa county, in
the council chamber of the Municipal
Building in Mineral Point on each week
day from 10 to 12 a. N. and to p. m.
CALVERT SPENSLEY,
Member of Legal Advisory Board of
Iowa County, Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10

NOTICE

Stay away from people who have a
cold, headache, fever and chills. If
these symptoms prevail go to bed and
send for your physician.
Do not allow children with colds to
go to school until we'll.
Stay in fresh air as much as possible.
Keep your physical condition 100 per
cent.
Signed: S. R. RIDLEY, M. D., Local
Health Officer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
Gard of Thanks,

We hereby express to our many
friends and neighbors heartfelt thanks
for their kindness in our bereavement
through the death of our beloved son
and brother, Samuel. We highly ap-
preciate the beautiful floral offerings.
Mr. AND MRS WILLIAM JELLIFFE
AND FAMILY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
Neiahborhood Meeting.

There will be a neighborhood meeting
held by the Women Auxiliary of the
Trinity Church at the Parish House on
Thursday afternoon, October II.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
ENTERED INTO REST
Michael Medinuer


passed from this life at his farm home
northwest of town Tuesday morning.
October s, 1918. The funeral will take
place Thursday morning at ten o'clock
with services at st. Mary's church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT. Sept. 80, 1918.-Let-
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed at
the Mineral Point postomce:
Mrs Mary E. Beckerleg, Jim Elkey
w. N. Smith Miss Bessie Thomas
Miss Gertrude Schoenemann
In calling for above, please say advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10

We acknowledge with thanks the
following donations:
Mrs Fred GRADER, Willis Thompson,
Mrs Eugenia Harter, w. P. Gundry
and Miss Mary Gundry.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10

Money means munitions. Buy Lib
erty Bonds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10

Bonds build tanks. Buy Liberty
Bonds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10
FIRST NATIONAL BANK AFFAIRS

To- the Editor of The Democrat:
made several demands on Mr. G. L..
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-10

This club is the result of request
made by the State Council of Defense
to the citizens of Mineral Point. Back
it up by being present next Wednesday
evening.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-29
WEAKLEY SUGGESTED
FOR SUPREME COURT
Instructive Talk On Supreme Court
Given BY Judge Weakley At
Lawyers Luncheon

At the lawyers luncheon yesterday
at the Civic association cafe, J. Wiley
Logan presided and introduced Judge
s. D. weakley the principal speaker
Judge Weakleys subject was How
the Business of the Supreme Court
Is Conducted" The judge presented
the subject from the standpoint of the
lawyer, later from the standpoint of
judge. His 80 years practice at the
bar and his services as chief justice
Of the Alabama supreme court gave ac-
curacy and interest to his speech. II
believe in oral arguments before the
court" said the Judge. 1T leaves an
impression with the court which works
decidedly in favor of the lawyer pre-
senting a strong argument Let the
lawyer argue his case, but let him
present carefully prepared brief In
presenting the lawyers side of the
question Judge Weakley made state
ment that impressed itself upon every
lawyer present. 1t was this: Let the
lawyer in every move he makes in the
handling of his case have the supreme
court in view. What will the supreme
court hold on this ruling that propo-
sition? IL Your moves will not stand
this test--then don't make the move"
After Judge Weakley's talk. J. t.
Glover suggested Judge Weakley for
the supreme court. stating that he
hoped the state could secure the SER
vices Of SO eminent a lawyer. Mr.. GLOW
eli wished to make motion of indorse-
ment Of Judge Weakley. but the Judge
objected on the ground that it would
almost seem al II he had brought up
the subject. Mr.. Glovers suggestion
was received with much applause.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-29
COL. BRENGLE OPENS
SALVATION ARMY
REVIVAL SERVICES
Many Officers of Gulf Division in
\ City to Attend Services of Revival
Meeting-Day Councils at First
Christian Church

Col Samuel Brenge, the International
spiritual special of the Salvation Army,
arrived in the city yesterday over the
Southern railroad, and already a great
awakening is taking place in the meet
ings of the Salvation Army. The colonel
spoke last night to a good crowd in the
army hall, North Twentieth street, on
1.-THE Aims and Purposes of Jesus" At
the close OF the service many We're at
the altar for conservation and salvation.
Colonel Brengle has been in the south
land for some two weeks, CONDUCTING
meetings in Tampa. Fla. and Augusta.
Ga. and nearly 200 souls have sought
the Savior in his meetings.
These services will continue the re-
mainder of this week. closing on Sunday
evening. Officers are arriving In Bir-
mingham for these services from every
corps In the gulf division, and Major
Quirk expects a great time. During the
day councils for the officers of this dvi-
sion will be conducted in the First Chris
tan church. corner OF Twenty-irst
street and Fifth avenue. while the pub
lie services will be held in the Salvation
Army hall, opposite the l.. & n. railroad
depot on Twentieth street. The singing
Is being led by Ensign Mark Smith of
Philadelphia, Pa. The public is invited
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-29
|WOMEN'S COMMITTEE
OF LIBERTY LOAN TO
MEET AT HILLMAN
Luncheon Today Complimentary to
County Chairmen and Guests of
Honor-Women From Every
County to Attend

The state conference of the women g
Liberty Loan committee will convene this
morning at 10 o'clock in the ballroom OF
the Hillman hotel with Mrs. Scion ia
cobs, state chairman presiding. There
will be women from every county in the
state present. and number Of promi-
nent speakers will address the gathering,
while the best ways of selling Liberty
Bonds and of reaching every man, wom-
an and child in the state will be dis
cussed.
Mrs. Haynes McFadden, chairman OF
the sixth federal reserve district. will de-
liver an address. as will w. p. Rudland.
manager field representatives Of the sixth
federal reserve district. A luncheon will
be given at the. Hillman hotel compii-
mentary to the county chairmen and
guests Of honor and any one wishing TO
attend this luncheon is requested to no.
tify George Bender, steward at the hotei.
Mrs. Leonard 7. Beecher, the well known
dramatic reader of Birmingham, VIII
speak at the luncheon and the people
of Birmingham are invited to attend this
conference
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-29
CIVILIANS TO TALK
OF SHEFFIELD TRIP
Meeting At Southern Club
Today to Be Turned Over
to Tourist Members

The meeting of the Civilians at the
Southern club today will have a dark
brown taste if the forecast sent out in
the weekly bulletin is to be taken liter
ally Here's what every member of the
club received yesterday morning:
Fellow Civilians:
Friday several of the boys will blow
in from Sheffield, full of optimism and
moonshine liquor dispatch from the
special states that Joe Rosenberger is
suffering from sunburned palms follow
ing his speech in the Decatur square. 1t
is also rumored that jeff Bailey sprained
his knee trying to make the cubes lit
tie joe" Arthur Grower, delighted the
'corn-fed' with his sartorial elegance,
and Frank Butler was decisive hit in
terpsichorean exhibitions.
THE party will be met at the train
here by Jim Pearson, well supplied with
ice-bags and ammonia. Jim hopes to
bring 'em around in time to appear at
the meeting at the Southern club. where
they will tell us part of what they re-
member about Muscle Shoals.
Don't miss this experience meeting.
1t is the monthly business session and
will be free from windjamming.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-29
APPRECIATION OF
! TOBACCO GIFT TO
BOY AT THE FRONT

Another appreciation of the boys in
France for smokes comes in the form
of letter to Victor s. Gage from his
nephew, Capt. Francis W. Sheppard of
EGgefield, S. c., who is a son of Gov
ernor Sheppard of that city Captain
Sheppard, who is % years old is we'll
known here, where he was connected
with the Tyler Grocery company for
sometime. He writes:
February 81 1918.
Dear Uncle Victor: It's nothing less
Than case of necessity when l use
this paper, as there is absolutely none
sother to be had at present.
1.-THE cigarettes came this morning and
can assure you they were, are and
will be thoroughly enjoyed When they
came was so close to the boche trenches
that one of the fellows said Fritz could
smell the smoke. Honestly, Uncle Vic
tor. my dugout has been the most popu-
lar place on the sector all day, and
when anyone comes in / know imme-
diately what he wants. Its impossible to
get tobacco up here, except occasionally
q Y. M. C. A. truck slips through, and
they have to go a long way and one box
ii the limit I wish to thank you many
times for them.
by the way, the box was marked No.
L. l was wondering If you have sent
them four times, as these are the first
to arrive.
III was very sorry to hear of Mrs.
Cages Sickness and hope she is per-
fectly all right by now. Tell her that
the box that l have patiently awaited
has never arrived, and | nave my fears.
I However, appreciate it all very much,
I and 1 shall never forget your efforts
I to make living this impossible life an
\ easy task. It's as impossible to describe
I 1t as it is to imagine what it's like to
4 one in America.
4 Sometimes the shells come screeching
and tearing, presumably from nowhere
4 1t has been found that the ground is
the safest place and no one around here
seems at all bashful. The thing that
makes the hair bristle is gas. Sometimes
in the dead of the night you hear this
awful klaxon horn screaming out, and
4 there's nothing to do but hold your
\ breath until you can find the respira-
tor. Its surely life of thrills, wonder
| full and terrible and they say its only
question of time that you stop a SHE'LL :