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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
Mrs John p. kieffer, Sr.

passed from this life at her home on
Washington street in this city Sunday
evening, February "a, 1918. The fu
neral will take place Thursday, Febru-
ary 81, at ten O'Clock with services at
ST. Marys church. Requiem high mass
will be celebrated by Rev. FIR. Nicholas
Weyer. Interment in ST. Marys GENE
terry.
Magdalene Schmit was born at Elm
gen, Luxembourg, December 8, 1910, and
was united in marriage to John z.
Kieffer at Gostingen December 16, 1868.
In 1871 they, with their two sons Mich
olas and Matt, came to America and
settled in this city. Nine years later
they purchased farm two miles west
of town, from which they retired and
purchased the home on Washington
street. December 16, 1913, they ce]e
brated their golden wedding at their
home and with solemn, nuptial high
mass at st. Marys church, Rev. Fr. N.
Weyer officiating, assis; ed by Fathers
O'Reilly and Eichner.
Mrs Kieffer was a devoted member Of
st. Mary's church and the Christian
Mothers Sodality, endowed with keen
intellect and of strong Christian charac-
ter. She raised her sons and daughters
to be worthy citizens of this communi- :
ty.
Besides her husband, she leaves to
mourn her loss four sons, N. j. Kieffer,
Henry, Edward and Bert. Kieffer, three
daughters, Mrs Henry Finkelmeyer and
Mrs Michael Laverty' of Mineral Point
and Mrs Alphonso Gevelinger of Black
River Falls.
Mrs Joseph Palen of Dubuque and
John Kieffer of Marshall, Texas, are
here to attend the funeral.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs Georae G. Cox.

passed from this life, Friday, February
%, in the seventy second year Of her age
Sarah WLitfGrd was born in Mineral
Point, Marsh "a, 1917 About years
later moved to Waldwick with her par
entS VIII II she was reared to woman
hood. September 20, 1865, she was
united in marriage to George &. Cox
They Immediately moved to their farm
in the town Of Waldwick where they
lived about 80 years.
Three brothers survive her: Thomas
and Christopher Of Beloit, and Joseph
Of Waldwick. Nine children were born,
three Of which died in infancy.
Spring OF 1909 they moved to Mineral
Point, where they resided until her
death
Besides her husband, she leaves to
mourn their loss, children: Mrs
Thomas Cant of Waldwick, Charles Of
GAINESVILLE, George Of Rockford, Mrs
Peter H Jackson, town Of Mineral
Point, Dwight Of Wolf Point, Mont
and Joseph Of Beloit, and two grand
children.
Mrs Cox made many friends,
especially among the children and the
young folks, was great lover Of flow
ers and pets, being cOnsiderate, always
thinking Of someone else, herself last.
A loving disposition, meeting every
thing in this world as it came. Her
last words, "Everything for the best
Sunday afternoon services conducted
by Rev. G. w Emery were held at the
family home on Mineral street, and the
body was taken to Waldwick and in ?
tered, with services conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Lindsey.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to publicly express our
thanks to kind neghbors and friends
for their many acts Of love and sym
pathy extended to us, and for the beau
tiful flowers sent to Mrs Cox during
her illness and at her death.
G. g. Cox AND FAMILY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
TOLD TO THE PRINTER
[IIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITDIII

J. w. Frost, Washington, D c.:
Enclosed is $400 check for two years
subscription to the paper and two years
only. The price of 81 25 is absurd.
Mrs Katharine Phillips, Platteville,
Wis: We all enjoy reading the Dem
ocrat every week. It is like letter
from home. 1t also has such good war
news, which we are anxious to see these
times.
Benz. Fl. Prideaux, Carter, Montana:
We have had very nice winter; and
there has been no scarcity of coal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
Special Devotions at St. Mary's
Church.

Forty hour devotion will be held at
st. Mary's church beginning Sunday
morning, March 3, at Z O'Clock. Solemn
closing of devotions Tuesday evening.
Mass will be celebrated each day at
seven and ten o'clock. The evening
services will be held at 7:3O. Rev.
Peter Bregenser, missionary father and
an eloquent speaker of Davenport, Iowa,
will deliver an English sermon in the
mornings and at all the evening SER
vices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Carter-James. S.

SaFJGr-JdmGS.
On Wednesday evening, February 20,
1918, at the home of Mr. and Mrs FL. r.
Garter, occurred the marriage of their
daughter Alice Blanche to Mr. Jesse g.
James, son of Mr. and Mrs Raleigh
James Of Mineral Point. Rev. Mr..
Lindsey of Waldwick performed the
ceremony. They were attended by Miss
Dorothy Cater, sister of the bride, and
Mr. Earl James, brother of the groom.
A wedding dinner was SERVED to the
immediate relatives and a few intimate
friends.
Mrs James is one of the most popular
young ladies of Jonesdale and has won
many friends. Mr. James is we'll and
favorably known here, and is an indus
trious young man possessed of qualities
that make good, and is to be congratu-
lated on choosing such a charming
helpmate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
Mrs William Graber

died at her home, 1119 Garfield Blvd,
Chicago, III Tuesday, February 26,
1918. The funeral will take place in
that city Thursday. Mrs Graber was
formerly Miss Cecilia Mulcahy of this
city, and her large circle of friends
will learn with unfeigned regret, of her
demise.
Just three weeks ago she was here to
attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs
Catherine MulcahY. She is survived by
her devoted husband and four daughters
at Chicago, and one sister Mrs w. A.
Ward at Hollandale.
The deepest sympathy is extended to
the sorrowing family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
TO HAVE SERVICES OF VISITING
NURSE

Mineral Point has contributed,
through the purchase Of Red Cross
Christmas seals, the sum Of 1862 II to
the work of the Wisconsin Anti Tuber-
culosis association This is an excellent
record and the city is to receive as a
reward the services for short time Of
visiting nurse, who will visit the
schools and inspect the health of the
children.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28

The ladies of the Trinity Church
Guild will hold sale of war bread at
Mrs A. M. Kramer's Millinery store,
Wednesday, March 6.
Recipes for various kinds Of war
breads will be given at this sale.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
FULTON GIVES MORAN K. O.
heavyweight Boxer Knocks Out Vet.
eran in the Third Round at
New Orleans.

New Orleans, La, Feb. 26.-Fred
Fulton showed without doubt that he
has class enough to meet Jess Will
lard for the championship. He
knocked out Frank Moran, the only
logical contender in the third round
OF a 2O-round fight before the biggest
crowd that has seen a fight here in
years
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28

Buy War Savings stamps and help
stamp Kalserism out of existence.
To make our armies effective, we
supply soldiers with the best. Buy
War Savings stamps and help outfit our
boys.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
WALDWlCK RED CROSS NOTES

5 sweaters, 10 pair socks, 5 red jackets,
5 suits pajamas, 25 abdominal bands,
40 "T'' bandages.
The officers Of the Auxiliary are:
Mrs John W. Ross president
Mrs Lindsey, vice president
Mrs George Humbert secretary
Mrs Walter Humbert, assistant secretary
Mrs Howard Nicholas, treasurer
Mrs Chandler Chairman of knitting
Mrs Howard Nicholas, Mrs Henry Nygard
Mrs Thomas league, chairmen cutting garments
We have also one new member.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
DIR. CAIRNS

The great patriotic message of con-
servation was brought to Mineral Point
last Thursday by DIR. Alexander Cairns
State Historical Society pt side of the
powerfully presented in an address on
the subject of Feeding the Multi
tudes."
DR.. Cairns is an able, patriotic
American, and an orator Of the first
rank. He spoke at the High School in
the afternoon and at the Municipal
Theatre in the evening. His burning
words touched and met hearty re-
sponse in the loyal heart of the com
munity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
Pantry Sale,

The Ladies Aid society of the M. E.
Church will have pantry sale, Satur-
day, March 2, at Tomlin and Hosken's
store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to thank all neighbors and
friends for the kindness and sympathy
extended to us in our recent bereave.
ment. MRS. JOHN q. SCHAUB,
Mr. AND MRS JOHN MAY,
ALBERT MAY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT. Feb. 25, 1918.-Let.
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed al
the Mineral Point postof1ce:
John Brandeburger
In calling for above, please say advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD. Postmaster
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
ATTENTION, PATRIOTIC CITIZENS!


The above Club has been fully organized The objects
of the Club are
To ncucate spirit of patriotic thrift and economy
among the members.
To afford the members opportunity acquire b1si-
ness investment Of rocklike security
g. To give everyone of citizens opportunity dem
onstrate his patriotism practical way and the time
to better his or her financial condition.
The Rules of the Club
Every inhabant of Mineral Point and vicinity is eligible
to membership
g. Membership III the Club acquired by signing of
the subscription cards hereinafter mentioned.
g. There will be three divisions in the Club:
Division A. Subscribers who bind themselves purchase
Thrift Stamps the Of $OO per monteach stamp
Use.
Division B. Subscribers who bind themselves purchase
Thrift Stamps to the amount of $500 per month";
Division c. Subscribers who bind themselves purchase
one War Savings Certificate Stamp per month current price,
month Of March $414, and one increase monthly.
f. Members obigate themselves to make purchases in
their division for the year 1913
S. Subscription lists will be opened March l. 1918 at
the Post Office Iowa County Bank and Farmers and Citizens
Bank First monthly purchase be made before March
5 198 and succeeding payments be made before the
18th Of each month following.
That the 10th of March 1915 and the 10th day of
each month thereafter Roll of Honor showing the members
Of the various divisions will be posted in the Post Office
Your duty is very clear in this matter Make your sub
scrpons March /. Tell your neighbor to do likewise
w. H. CORREII,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-02-28
LARGE PAYMENT OF BONDS

The city of Mineral Point has this
month paid off $4,000. Of these bonds
$4,000 were matured and $4,000 were
unmatured. The city's debt is small.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-31
QUEEN WlLHELmINA
{ BAWLS 0UT'KAlSER

it is common knowledge that she
has resolved to uphold the rights
and dignity of Holland at all
costs. Her recent correspond
ence with the kaiser, it is said,
shows her at her best.
II the stories being circulated
In court circles are true, Wilhel-
nina told Wilhelm some plain
truths in unvarnished language
which rather took him aback.
The Dutch foreign office did
not approve, it is said, of her
frankness, but she took the mat
ter out of it's hands and, in effect,
told the kaiser that he couldn't
put anything over on Holland,
and advised him where to get
off at"
So powerful an effect did her
letters have on Wilhelm that he
is going awfully slow in his plan
to drag Holland into the war.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-31
PLAN FOR
CROWD AT
BIGPICNIC

In expectation of hauling one of
the largest crowds that ever visit
ed Point Defiance park. the T. r..
& P. Co. on Sunday will use on
that line nearly all the equipment
of the t:deflats line in addition to
the regular Point cars, according
to those in charge of the ship
builders picnic and patriotic meet
ing.
Final arrangements for the at
fair were to be made Friday night
at meeting of the sh!pbuilders'
school at Stadium high school.
The members have invited all
shipyard workers and their fam
lilies and friends to the Sunday
gathering.
The shipyard school has become
a big institution and the members
believe the average Tacoman does
not appreciate it's Importance.
II is under the direction of Capt.
Vaa'ney, who conducts similar
classes On other evenings of the
week at Raymond, Aberdeen and
Seattle. Nearly 1000 pupils are
enrolled in all.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-31
AMERICANS
APPLAUDED
IN LONDON
Omitted Press Leased Wire.)


LONDON, May 31.-Comment-
ing on the capture of Cantigny by
the Americans, the Evening News
says:
Bravo! Bravo! The young
Americans! Nothing in today's
battle narrative from the front is
more exhilarating than the ac-
count of their fight at Cantigny.
1t was clean cut from beginning
to end like one of their country
mems short stories, and the short
story of Cantigny is~going to ex-
pand into a full length novel
which will write the doom of the
kaiser and kaiserism.
I'VE expected 1t. We have seen
those young Americans in London
and merely to glance at them was
to know that they are conquerors
and brothers in that great Anglo
Saxon-Latin compact which will
bring down the diabolical Prus-
sian idol, with its persons and
calculated infamies, to enthrone
chivalrous humanity again.
They do not swagger and they
have no war Illusion. They have
done that first job with swift pre-
cision, characteristic of the United
States and Cantigny will one day
be repeated a thousand fold. On
that day the kafser's crown will
go to the allied museum"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-31

back slowly and in orderly fashion
and their reserves are increasing
the support given the hard pressed
front line troops at critical points.
Developments of the past "a
hours have brilliantly demonstrate
ed the value of the idea of a SUI
preme allied commander, which
Premier Lloyd George long insist
ed upon and finally accomplish ed
In the face of determined opposi-
ton in certain British military
quarters.
The British press and public
were more optimistic today than
at any time since Monday.
There DIS not the slightest criti-
clsm OF the French retirement.
The overwhelming numerical su-
periority OF the enemy forces and
the gallantry and coolheadedness
OF the French defenders are fully
appreciated here.
Likewise, Gen. Foch's refusal to
be stampeded into Withdrawing
the bulk of his forces from the
northern front Is commented upon
with approval. The forcing of
such a move, dt is pointed out, was
certainly one of the enemy's prin-
cipal purpose in planning the pres
ent drive.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-31
TO GRAB
STACKER
DOLLARS
Omitted Press Leased Wirc.)

(Unftcd Press Leased Wirc.)
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 81.
Secretary McAdoo today laid out
a dragnet for $500,000,00O slack
err dollars.
Scores of agents OF the internal
revenue department are search
ing the nation for tax-dodgers and
persons whose income tax returns
were incorrectly computed.
Startling disclosures have come
with the filing of more than 81
100000 tax reports and evidence
of fragrant disregard of tax laws
and lack of patriotism is at hand
In thousands of returns also
there is apparent ignorance of ex-
'emptions and methods of comput-
ing incomes and profits.
Preliminary reports of revenue
agents show:
That at least 10000 persons
failed to make returns who should,
and these will net $50, 100000 in
additional taxes.
That Investigations into three
groups of trades-coal, oil and
wool industries-shown need of ap-
plying in many cases the penalties
prescribed by law.
That the total number of slack
ers dollars out, as computed from
those already uncovered, will
reach half billion.
The greatest problem facing the
revenue exports is obtaining exact
figures on incomes of large corpor-
ations from their subsidiaries.
In several cases it has been dis
covered that great corporations
show tax returns only half as
great as they should.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-31
Especial to The Times.l

THE HAGUE, May 31.-Of all
the crowned heads of Europe who
have defied the kaiser since he
defied the world in 1914, the
only one to "get away with it"
is a woman.
She is Queen Wilhelmina of
Holland, who has succeeded so
far in keeping her little nation
out of the war.
If the allies ever capture Pots
dam palace and 60 thru the kali
ser's correspondence files, some
secret history of the negotiations
between Berlin and The Hague
will be revealed that will place
Wilhelmina in a unique place in
history.
For in those files, unless the
kaiser has torn them up, are some
exceedingly tart notes with Will
helmina's signature affixed.
The queen has a reputation for
boldness and determination, and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-31
Austrian and
German Held.

Arrested in Aberdeen, Mike
Utkovich, said to be an ex-re-
servist from the Austrian navy,
and August Rathner, a German,
were brot to Tacoma Friday by
deputy u. s. Marshal Secrist and
held as alien enemies.
UtkOvich's actions came under
Fyuspicion In Aberdeen. while
|Rathner b said to have been trav-
cling about the country without
! psl7mit dom The Govefnmenf
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-31

Gunder is survived, besides his
parents, by a sister, Helen, and
brother, Clyde. He had only
been in France a few weeks, hav-
ing enlisted a year ago in the
coast artillery and being sta
toned for time at Fort Flag
Ter. He enlisted while junior
at Puyallup high school and was
employed at the Valley Tribune
office. He was 81 years of age.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-31
RATE PROTEST

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 81
Claiming that increased cos
of operating the railroad is 9
war necessity and should be
borne by the people as a whole
seven powerful shippers or.
CARNATIONS have banded to pro-
test Director General Nc
Adoo's nationwide freight rate
increases.
In a formal complaint lodged
with the railroad administra-
tion today, they charged Ameri-
can shippers will suffer from a
government policy of shielding
the railroads from increased war
costs which may be expected to
mount to further heights due to
war conditions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-31
COULDN'T
STAMPEDE
GEN. FOCH

tuhUeo fress Aeaseo Wtre.J
LONDON, May 31.-Thanks to
the most stubborn resistance Of
fered by the allies, heroic defense
of every inch Of ground yielded to
the enemy and the maintenance OF
the closest coordination between
the French and British forces, the
German thrust toward Paris in the
Soissons-R Rheims sector has un-
dCubtedly been checked, even II It
has not yet been definitely stop
ped.
Tho a,ksd trssps are failing
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-31
PUYALLUP
MAN DEAD
united Press Leased WIRE,

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 81.
Sixty American casualties were
reported by Gen. Pershing today,
divided as follows:
Fifteen killed in action; six
dead Of wounds; IL killed in ac-
cidents; four from diseases; 10 Sc
verely wounded; eight slightly
wounded, and one missing in
action.
Westerners listed are:
Killed In action-Geo. e. Moon
ey, Glasgow, Mont.
Died Of wounds-Privates Geo.
n Atkins, r. F. d. No. 1. Nation
al City, CAL; Leslie l.. Stockeley,
General Delivery, Ellington, Cal.
Died of disease Corp. Bert
Lewis, Stockton, Cal; Private Don
rFoncis Cunder, 400 Third North
east, Puyallup, Wash.
slightly wounded--Private Clar-
once b. Ditty. Dillon, Mont.
additional word received by
NJ and Mrs. w. r. Gunder,
parents Of the young man mem
tened a Pershing's report, said
hal 1ied Of scarlet fever.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-05-31
TRAIN WRECK


PORTLAND. Or, May 31.-When
two electric freight trains on the
East Side line of the Southern Pa
cific met in head-on collision south
of oswego today one brakeman was
killed and several trainmen were in
jured. The trains were No 231 and
234.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-17
MANY SIGNS OF ENEMY
WITHDRAWAL IN BELGIUM

With the Allied Armies in Bel
GUM. Oct. 16.-(By the Associated
Press)-There are many signs that
the Germans are planning a further
withdrawal in the face Of the steady
pressure of the Allies. Great .treams
of enemy traffic began moving last
night and continued today on the
roads around Courtrai and Harlebe' =
and on the railways running north
east.
Trench mortars and direct machine
gun fire arc seriously hampering the
enemy transports in attempting to
get the material away through the
mud. The German withdrawal con-
tinues in the Lille sector but slowly.
In the southern battle area there
has been fighting of a minor char
acter. More civilians have been res
cued from towns, especially from
Hussy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-17
Knox County Over Top

Knox county, which from the first
Of the present fourth Liberty loan
drive has shown a determination to
raise the quota, this morning went
over the top 100 per cent. with every
city, town and community having
. raised its apportionment. Washington
eand Isle au Haut reported this morn
ing bringing the county in the line as
the first county in the State to go
over This fine achievement has been
due to two things. First. to the fine
organization which the county had
under the leadership of Arthur L.
Owen of Rockland, the chairman.
who, who has kept every member Of
his committee and the members of
the local committee on their toes
since the drive opened. and, second.
to the hearty Cooperation Of the
people III each community, who have
taken pride in the fact that their
towns deal blow to the Kaiser that
would tell most effectively.
Up to noon Wednesday State Chair
man Harry A Rounds reported 203
Maine cities and towns as having
raised their quotas. The latest addi-
lions since Tuesday include Atkinson,
Brownville. Chessuncook, Lake View
Plantation, Sebec. Williamsburg, Will
limantic. Mars Hill VinalhaNen,
Loudville. Peru, Shapleigh. Lebanon,
Jonesport, Kennebunk, Powna1, Car
ibou. Scarboro. Washington and sic
an Haul.
T. E. Libbey. chairman of the Vinal
Haven committee, wires Chairman
Rounds, "Vinal Haven answers the
Kaisers peace note by doubling vi
her Liberty Loan quota" Mars Hill
is 81, 600 over the quota. and wires
that it is still going" The little vii
lage of Isle au Haut- passes its quota
of SO, 400.
The largest total Of any day since
the opening day of the campaign was
shown in tabulation Of yesterdays
subscriptions in New England to thf
Fourth Liberty Loan. The amount
was announced today by the Fedora
Reserve Bank as $S9 ,068, 900, tant
brought the district total to date t
! 1887 81, 900 Massachusetts contrib
uted 2O,416,O 900, of which SO, $500
came from Boston. The figures TO
the other states were: Rhode Island
| So. $50. 900: Maine. s2.109.000: New
Hampshire, 81 .204 900: Vermont, 1854,
600 Less than 100 of the S34 bank
| in the district failed TO report.