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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
BRAVE AND WELL ROUNDED MAN
MOSES STRONG, JR.

Col Asa Foster Smith of Milwaukee, in a
friendly letter to the publishers OF the Demo
crat, writes as follows concerning his friend
and companion Moses Strong, the junior, with
whom he was closely associated on a govern
ment survey 49 years ago, preliminary to the
building of the Northern Pacific railroad:
NJ. Strong and 1 were together for
several months, ate at the same mess,
slept in the same tent and tramped all
day with transit and chain, across val
leys, over plains and around foot hills,
finding out, if possible, the most feasible
route for the prospected railroad.
There were fourteen civil engineers in
our party, eleven of them Yale gradu-
ates. Moses Strong was also gradu-
ate of Heidelberg We also had thirty
five regular soldiers and ten Sioux
scouts as an escort, the country we
traversed being infested with Indians.
[ always found Moses Strong the
kindly, courteous and cOnsiderate
gentleman not lacking in any quality
which completes we'll rounded man
hood. His courage and fearlessness
We tested on several occasions during
the months we were on the survey,
only one of which 1 will recount. 1t
was in midsummer and we were we'll
into Montana when we saw frequently
rowing bands of Indians. On the day
in question we had seen more Indians
than usual and we had been warned by
our scouts that we were liable to an
attack that night We went into camp
on the Big Horn V near where Fort
Custer is now located. Our escort
Captain had the wagons placed in semi
circle, doubled his guard and ordered
several of the party, Mr. Strong among
the number, to stay in the rear in case
Of attack and look after the horses. To
this order Moses demurred and bluntly
told the captain that he was a pretty
good shot and if any fighting was on, he
wanted to take a hand and that if he
held horse he might get scared at
first fire and straddle the horse and get
out. The captain replied "Weli Mr.
Strong, like your mettle. Take your
needle gun and stand guard at the
front" So Moses was the extreme
outpost guard all through the night.
We were not attacked, but we had
several experiences with the Indians
afterwards which sustained the reputa
tion and prowess of our faithful Moses
Strong. | wish | might tell the gentle
man how high his memory stands in
my regard. I know that his example
has influenced my life and that his
nobility of soul has enriched me and
caused me to think better Of my fellows.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
ENTERED INTO REST
Georue w. Thrasher.

George w. Thrasher one of the Oldest
residents of Iowa county, passed away
at the home of his son Charles Thrasher
Thursday, July II, 1919.
The deceased was born May 2, 1881
and was reared about three miles west
of Mineral Point on the old Thrasher
homestead. At the age of twenty one
years he went with the gold seekers to
California. Returning five years later,
in 1857, he was married to Miss Kath l.
crime Hubanks of Linden, in which
township they resided and devoted
themselves to agricultural interests for
many years. In March 1900 they re-
tired from the farm and came to Min
eral Point, where they lived from that
time until summoned to the Great
Beyond. Mrs Thrasher's death oc-
Cured in June 1906, after which MI
Thrasher lived with his children, shar-
ing his affections with them all.
Those left to mourn their loss are
one brother, John of Humbolt, s. Oak.
four sons and three daughters: James
M. Thrasher, Mrs John Holmes, Mrs
Joseph Wagner, Charles Thrasher, Mrs
William Bambrough, all of Mineral
Point; George Thrasher of Vancouver,
Wash, and John Thrasher of Madison
The funeral services were held at the
home of Charles Thrasher. 140 North
Spruce street, Saturday afternoon at
2 80 o'clock, Rev. G. w. Emery officiat
ing. The remains were laid to rest in
Graceland Cemetery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24

WaIker-Pfeifer.

The many friends here of Miss Roxie
Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs VIM.
J. Walker of Mineral Point and grand
daughter of the late Hon. and Mrs j.
H. Cleary of Darlington, will be inter-
ested to hear of her marriage Tuesday,
July Is, 1919, to DR.. Edward G., Pfeifer
of Racine, Wisconsin, at the home Of
her parents.
Miss Walker is a graduate of the
Darlington high school and was the
valedictorian of her class. She did two
years college work at the Ripon, Wis
consin college and then went to the
Wisconsin university and graduated
there with hOnors. She was Il brilliant
student and a splendid teacher. She
has been teaching mathematics and
Latin in the Wall Lake, Ia, high school
this last year. She has always made
many warm friends wherever she has
been, by her modest, capable womanly
ways.
DIR. Pfeifer is son of DR.. and Mrs
g. w. Pfeifer of Sheboygan Falls, Wis
consin. He has been in the q. S. army
for nearly two years. He~is graduate
Of the Northwestern medical school OF
Chicago and is to be associated with his
brother, surgeon in Racine.
The wedding was very pretty one,
the home prettily decorated with garden
flowers. The marriage service was per-
formed by Rev. A. M. Sherman, rector
of the Episcopal church of Darlington.
Only few friends and relatives were
present
DR.. and Mrs Pfeifer have gone to-
Chicago on their wedding tour. They
will be in Racine after August 18th.
DR.. Pfeifer was attached to the 22nd
Balloon Company for year. He served
in the capacity of Medical Adjutant
and had charge of the provisional hos
pital during the influenza epidemic. In
January 1919 he was attached to the
271 Areo Squadron. He served in the
capacity of surgeon to the squadron and
was ON flying status, making areoplane
flights as the occasion demanded.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY HEARING

DodgeviIIe, Thursday, August 8.
The legislature of 1919 has authorized
the addition of $500 miles of road to the
5000 mile State Trunk Highway system
selected in 1917.
There will be hearings at all county
seats to gain information on which to
base the selection of the new Trunk
Highways. Any essential changes in
the present system and any rearrange-
ment Of the present system made neces-
sary by proposed new routes may also
be brought up at these hearings.
The hearing for Iowa county will be
held by the State Highway Commission
at the Court House in Dodgeville be-
ginning at $50 o'clock, p. M, Friday,
August s, 1919. All interested citizens
are invited to be present and present
their views.
WISCONSIN HIGHWAY COMMISSION.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
FOUR men DROWNED AT SPRING
GREEN

SPRING GREEN, July 21-Four men
were drowned in the Wisconsin river
at Spring Green Sunday afternoon,
while swimming. They are: Tim Con-
ley of Reedsburg, and. Murt Prouty'
Louis Gonsling and Leo Zimple, all OF
Whitemound.
The men had gone to Spring Green
for the afternoon. While swimming,
one went beyond his depth. Two OF
the others went to his rescue and a
third joined them. All were lost. 1t
is believed an undercurrent was re-
sponsible.
Zimple's body was found this morn
ing. Officers and volunteer workers
still are dragging for the others.
Gonsling, it is said, is the only mar
ried man among the river victims.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
ROBERT M. CRAWFORD. EDITOR
THURSDAY, JULY "a, 1919.
LOOKING FORWARD TO 1920

Throughout the country many editors, great and small
be taking seriously the thought that President
Wilson NAV stand as candidate for third term -Four
years ago good many greatly impressed with the one
term plank of the Baltimore convention But The Democrat
published up here in the highlands of Wisconsin, secuted
undemocratc proposition; and at the first opportunity
secured the adoption by the Wisconsin Democratic Press
association of resolution asking for President Wilson's re-
nomination. Now think that is the duty OF the followers
of Jefferson and Wilson pick from among themselves
a presidential candidate for 1920 We do not believe that
third term in the the mind of Mr. Wilson, the
greatest lawgiver of modern times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
RED CROSS NOTES

The annual election of the Mineral
Point Branch of the American Red
Cross was held at the Parish House,
July 18 at 7:3O p. m. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
Mr. w. FL. Correll, chairman
Miss Mary Healy, vice chairman
Mrs Meserole, treasurer
Miss Lillian Hosken, secretary.
Other directors: Mrs Parkinson,
Mrs Chamley, Mrs E. Y. Hutchison,
Mrs Gray, Mrs Gratiot, Miss Bradford,
Mr. Frank Bishop, Mr. Ed. Penhallegon,
and DR.. FL. s. Huxtable.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
Knocked Down and Injured by
Automobile.

Last Saturday, while walking along
the west side of Ridge street near the
park, Mrs R. N. James was knocked
down by an automobile; but fortunately
she escaped very serious injury. One
foot and one shoulder were bruised
but she is now recovering. Her
granddaughter Miss Florence Bridge was
with her at the time of the accident,
being slightly in advance. The Car ran
up on the sidewalk in between them.
The car was from Chicago, and boy
was driving, his father being with him.
It is supposed that the boy was learn
ing to run the car and made a mistake
in trying to guide it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
ARE WE FOR THE SOLDIERS i?

The Milwaukee Journal thus fairly the issue pre-
sented by the legislature referring the soldiers bonus bill
to the people at special election:
The people of Wisconsin have it squarey put up to them
by their legislature whether they mean the welcome they
have given their returning soldiers Little time is allowed
for discussion Answer be made Sept e. Voters
permitted into the economic bearing of this bill
express any preference for other system of expressing
their gratitude.
having paved with affection for the soldier voe lodged
by adopting Gov Philips recommendation of the
referendum We of much account if forget what
we owe these We do pretend that obligation
represented by $40 month. All say is, This much
we can do and do show that hearts in the
right place"
Wisconsin is go record
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24

Otto A. La Budde chairman of the Democratic state
trail committee who has been nominated for appointment
collector of in Milwaukee, of the active sup
porters of the Loyalty legion of Wisconsin, and its first
vice PRESIDENT He also a member of the executive
committee and devoted about year and half in the prose-
cution of it's work Friends of Mr. La Budde whose home
is Elkhart Lake, point that he from district
III which courage required to make determined stand
on the loyalty issue.---Nilwaukee Journal.
1t was eminently right and proper to recognize Mr..
La Budde of positive and militant loyalty in time of
need; and such is the Of the Wilson administration.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
SOME HISTORY OF WISCONSIN

The Wisconsin Magazine of History
for June contains character sketch of
Cyrus Woodman, written by Ellis B.
Usher. The name of Mr.. Woodman is
associated with the early history of
Mineral Point; and reference is made
to the time and events of his residence
here.
The same number of this magazine
contains other articles of interest.
Some of them are: Story of Wisconsin,
1884 1858; The Wisconsin Home of
Frances E. Willard; and the Wisconsin
State Forest Reserve.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
WooIrich-MoSS.

A marriage of pleasant and cheering
day, July 16, 1919. at high noon at the
home of Mr. and Mrs George Woolrich,
Sr, in this city when their youngest
daughter Leila B. was given in wedlock
to Fleming A. Moss of Athens, Tennes-
see. Rev. A. HI. Schoenfeld by the use
of a brief ring service sealed the mar
riage vows of these splendidly endowed
young people.
The bridal pair was attended by
Philip Bond and LaVon Jones, nephew
and niece of the bride, and two Of the
brides nieces, Marietta Jewell and
Marion Woolrich acted as ring bearer
and flower girl, respectively. Gene
We've Woolrich played the wedding
march and Paul Jones sang II love you
truly.
A bountiful and nicely ordered we'd
ding dinner was served to the guests,
who were mostly all near relatives.
Mrs Moss is accounted as one of the
choice young ladies of our city and
leaves our midst with heartiest good
wishes of large circle of friends. Mr
Moss is young man of clean habits
and sterling character.
Mr. and Mrs Moss left on Thursday
for their new home in Cincinnati, Ohio,
where the groom is employed as book
keeper for the Dalton Adding Machine
lI0mnanv
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
Keep Your insurance.

Waterloo Democrat: The COVER
ment is making good progress in check
ing the tendency among service men to
drop their insurance The war risk
insurance act was one of the biggest
things that grew out of the war
During the war, owing to the immen-
sity of the problem, there was some
confusion but time and perseverance
are remedying this. The young men
who were in the service should re-
member that they are being furnished
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24

Dodgeville Chronicle: Are we fair
with the city? Are we paying our just
proportion of the tax necessary to carry
on the municipality? AS rule, we are
not and if we are held accountable in
the next world for the taxes that we
did not pay some of us will have much
to. answer for in dollars and cents.
Why can't we be as fair in giving in
our assessment as we are in ordinary
business transaction? 1t would seem to
us that it is just as wrong to deceive or
mislead the assessor as to the value of
our property as it is to deceive anyone
who has confidence in us.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
HIGH PRICES HERE TO STAY

DR.. Samuel Pantz, president of Lawrence college, is
whose opinion is we'll worth regardnga of clear,
broad vision and sound He holds that prices will
remain high for long time Among other things in sup
port of this view, he says:
"The demand for exports will keep up prices in this
country Europe is going for years be able to
supply her needs.
The inevitable conclusion is that for years prices
will will stay up and the public look for almost no. or
best very gradual decline. The fact the world has
up standard of wages and scale of COSTS and
prices will again fall where they before the
We had better settle down the fact that high
here far immediate future concerned"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
VISIT OF DARLINGTON BAND

The people of this community greatly
appreciate the visit of the Darlington
band boys to Mineral Point, Tuesday
evening of last week, and the good
music which they rendered. The Min
eral Point band and great multitude
of people turned out to welcome them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
A Very Kind Word for The Mineral
Point Democrat.

Darlington Democrat: Editor Robert
M. Crawford of The Mineral Point
Democrat, accompanied by Mrs Craw
ford, drove through Darlington Friday
by automobile and found time to make
us short but very friendly visit. The
Mineral Point Democrat is classified
with the best papers in Southern Wis
consin, it's editorials being strong and
widely quoted. while its mechanical
makeup is above criticism. It is now
in its 53rd year, Mr. Crawford being one
of the owners and editors for nearly
half a century.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
DIVISION Superintendent In
TOWN

J. A. Macdonald of Madison, super
intendent of the Prairie du Chen and
Mineral Point divisions of the 9. M.
& ST. P. Railway, was in town on
Tuesday, and in company with T. L.
Pagel, local agent, met some OF our
business men and learned the needs Of
the community in the way of railway
service
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
LET'S CONTRACT FOR CONCRETE
WORK

Last Friday night the common coun-
Gil let contract to O. K. Hugo for
1900 lineal feet of "a inch curb and
gutter and 1850 lineal feet of sidewalk.
The prices are 54B cents per lineal foot
for curb and gutter and l45 cents per
cubic foot for sidewalk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
BANQUET A DECIDED SUCCESS

The ladies of the wool fund committee
of this city gave a banquet at Opie's
Cafe Wednesday evening, July Is, for
the returned soldier boys of this city
and vicinity All did justice to the
tempting viands served. The banquet
was followed by smoker, which was
much enjoyed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
FIELD DAY ASSOCIATION
MEMBERS

There will be meeting of the asso-
citation on Friday evening, July 20, at
eight o'clock, at the Farmers & Citizens
Bank. ALI members are requested to
be present. EDWARD BROWN, Pres.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24

with the best form of insurance in the
world at a cost far below the best rate
than can be offered by private com
panies.
1t is a poor business venture for
soldiers and sailors to drop this insur-
ance. 1t will be real asset in later
wears.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC

The annual Sunday School picnic of
Trinity Church will be held at Crystal
Lake Park, Dodgeville, Thursday, July
"a. The children will meet at the Par
ish House at 10 a. M, where autos will
be ready to convey them to Dodgeville.
All members of the Parish are invited
to come and make it a real Parish pic
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
Arrives In New York,

Dodgeville Chronicle: Judge jerks
received a telegram from his son, Aldro,
Monday telling him that he had arrived
in New York City from France. Aldro
has been overseas over year and we
are glad to hear of his arrival in this
country
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
Quick Sales.

If you have anything for sale adver-
tise it in the Want Column; and, if you
price it right, you will not hold it long
for sale.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
THE BIG EVENT OF The SEASON
Southwestern Wisconsin Fair Point August 49, H.

The premium list catalogue is printed and will be circu
lated by the Secretary this week Get copy; quite
book
Additional premiums follows be awarded to
school children of Iowa county, either district city:
DIVISION I---GRAIN AND VEGETABLES
Ciass4s For Idren to 18.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
A PANTRY SALE ON SATURDAY

The Ladies' Aid society of the M. Il.
Church will have a pantry sale at the
James Brewer store, Saturday, July 20.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
Profitable Publicity

Invest little money in Democrat
want adv. It will return profit.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24

The Want, Column.
Use the Want column in The Demo-
crat and you will get good results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-07-24
THE DEMOCRAT.

Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point, Wis.
as second class matter.
Subscription pi State Historical Society Q
Published every Thursday by
GEORGE CRAWFORD AND ROBERT M. CRAWFORD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03

John ". Davis. American ambas-
s1dor TO Great Britain, was appoint
ed senior warden OF the grand lodge
of England. Freemasons. at a recent
session held IN Albert hall. accord
ing 90 a report from London This
honor. unique for a foreigner. was
conferred on Ambassador Davis by
The duke OF Connaught. grand mas
ter OF the lodge Ten thousand per-
sons attended the ceremony.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-03
News of the City
from the
Official Records
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
(From the records of the Indiana
Title and Loan Co.

(From the records of the Indiana
Title and Loan Co.
Samuel J. Hildebrand and Sarah
TO Rolla r. Clark, $1,000. lot 81,
Coles second addition to North Lib
erty.
Irwin Schieber and Gladys to Jacob
+. Scheiber. 81. tract of land in
Portage township.
Harry G. Schock. trustee. to Cor
don w Long and Anna A. 81, lot
26 and part Of lot 20, Oak Park ad-
ditiOn to South Bend.
Gordon w Long and Anna A. to
Hattie Robinson. $3.50, part Of lots
30 and So. Oak Park addition TO
South Bend
Elmer Whitsel and Daisy d.. to
Guy NJ Williams and Ruth r.. $3.50.
tract of land in Warren township
Ferdinand c. Raft TO George Santa
and Victoria Santa, 81, part of lots
IL and u in Erastus Perkins second
subdivision of b. o. L. 20.
Arthur G. Voigt and wife TO Her
bert II. ZiIlmer and Lizetta R. 81.
part Of lot sc. Newman place addi-
ton to South Bend.
Herbert II. Zillmer and Lizetta r..
TO Arthur G. Weight, 81, part of lot
8. George L. Frantz's third addition
to South Bend.
James A. Proud. admir-. to Paul
Y. Garoutte, $1,000. part of lot so,
original plat of New Carlisle.
Lydia A. Garoutte 10 Paul v
Garoutte, 81, part of lot 20, in orig
inaI plat of New Carlisle.
Matthew NJ. Oman and wife to
Andrew and Rosza Szabo, 81, lot
-. Arnold's second addition TO
South Bend.
Harry Greenblatt and Sarah, his
wife. and Philip Smith and Minnie,
his wife. TO Peter Tempanis, 81. lot
10. South Bend city. plated by
Samuel Morrison, now part of South
Bend.
Kenneth Murphy to Margaret
Murphy. 81. part of lots 20. 271 and
272. Samuel L. COttrelIs fist addi-
ton to Lowell.
Cooperative Investment Co. to
Elmer Lavering. $500, lot p. West
End subdivision TO South Bend.
Adam Keefer and Sarah r. "a
George z. Weller. $1,000, lot So
E.6, place addition to South Bend
Theron r. Parker and husband tc
Henry +. Page and Ada. $1,000, part
of lot lettered a" BAIL RupeIs ad-
ditiOn to South Bend. being lot No
I6 of an unrecorded plat OF sub
division of said lot lettered a.
Mary Robson 10 Edwin w Hans
and Pauline Hans. 81, part of lots
1855 ard 156 Cushing & Lindsey'S
addition 10 South Bend