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The Washington times., 1919-01-29
MD. TEACHERS GET
WAGE OF IANITORS

Protesting the low salaries received
by teachers in Prince Georges county,
members OF the Parent-Teachers' As
sociatiens OF the county. representing
hundreds of families. met in Hyatts-
willie last night, 10 demand q minimum
wage Of $500 4 year for the instruc-
tors.
Representative OF tho Parent
Teachers Associations Of BeltsviIle.
BerW-yn, College Park, NJ Rainier,
Brentwood. RiYeTdale. Hyattsville
and East Hyattsvillc, were present at
the conference
The minimum salary now raid
teachers Of Prince Georges county is
so a month or $3.50 a year. Women
who have devoted their time during
the last fifteen OF twenty years 10
teaching in the county receive a max
| imum salary OF $G5 month, or $3.50
year.
Have to BE Helped Out.
The teachers OF Hyattsville and
I East HyattsviIle are given money by
the Parent Teachers Associations in
order TO enable the INTO live. accord
| ing TO evidence brought out at the
conference. The East Hyattsville
teachers are paid a bonus of SO and
tho school principals SO a month.
| The Hysttsville teachers are. given a
bonus Of SIS a month. Other sub
urban towns are considering a like
plan.
Conditions now existent in the
educational system OF the county are
disgraceful." declared Charles Clagett
OF the Hyattsville association. who
presided at the meeting. "The women
who mould the lives OF the citizens
OF the future, an all-important work.
should be given at least a living
wage"
Teachers are leaving the schools OF
! Prince Georges county in large num-
) hers. members of the associations dc
clared.
Have 10 Close SchssI.
The Landovcr School has already
been closed because Of lack Of teach
crs, it was brought out, while the
efficiency OF many OF the other
schools has been seriously crippled.
An appeal for an increase in the
salary of the janitOrs Of the schools
was also voiced.
Several OF the schools had been
/ closed for short intervals because Of
scarcity OF janitors, said members,
while most of the janitors now in the
employ Of the schools give inefficient
service because OF the low salaries.
The Washington times., 1919-01-29
FOX HUNTER BADLY HURT.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 29.-The condt
ton OF Windsor T. White, Cleveland,
Ohio. millionaire sportsman, injured
while fox hunting in Hartford county,
Md. is reported today at Union Prot
cstant Infirmary to be very serious.
The Washington times., 1919-01-29
URGE S3ADAY
AS MINIMUM WAGE

The relation Of living wage to the
strength of the nation was discussed
before the Senate subcommittee on
education and labor during the hear
ing of the Nolan $3-a-day- minimum
wage bill today.
Nearly 200 persons, representative
Of the men and women in the Govern
nent and District service, attended
the hearing. which was conducted by
Senator Jones of New Mexico. chair
man Of the subcommittee. Other MEM
bers of the subcommittee are Sena-
tor Hollis Of New Hampshire, and
senator Borah OF Idaho.
A picture Of n struggle for exist
ence by the men and women working
for the United States and District gov
ernnents, was vividly painted by Hen
~ Sterling. legislative representative
" the American Federation OF La
Dor.
Tells Of Ford Plan.
Mr.. Sterling in advocating the So
a day mea sure for Government work
ers, told OF the success OF the mini
mum wage system followed out by
Henry Ford,
Senator Jones raised the question
as TO whether the young man or wo-
man should be paid the same wage
as the man with a wife and family.
eft the young mantle unmarried
man-dOes the same work as the mar
ried man then he is justly entitled
to the same wage replied Mr.. Ster-
ling. He warned OF the effect on the
nation II the wage Of the workers Is
allowed to go below that Of the de-
cent standard OF living.
Wages cannot so below the point
where a man can afford to have a
family. or the very life OF the nation
will be smothered. There Is not a
place in the United States where a
man can raise a family of three chill
dren and support a wife on a mimi
| mum wage Of less than So" he said
Wants Living Cost as BASIS.
That a minimum wage should be
based on the cost OF living and
should allow a family to live in de-
cency and comfort was the statement
of Miss Ethel Smith, of the Federal
Employees Union, before the Senate
subcommittee.
why not make the minimum 50
instead of So" she was asked by Sen
ator Jones.
we would all like to see this bui
are willing to make concessions Tor
| eXpediency." she said, "and are Will
| ing to let the law of competition reg
ulate salaries above that point
'It would be unfair to place min
| imum for woman's work on the basis
.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
ENTERED INTO REST
Miss Lucy Bennett.

Miss Lucy Bennett, for many years
a resident of this city, passed away very
suddenly at her home on Fountain st.
at an early hour Monday morning
Deceased was born in the township of
Linden, October ~, 1S47 and her early
life was spent in Bloomfield. About so
years ago she came to Mineral Point
and has made her home here continu
ously from that time. In early life she
joined the Methodist Episcopal Church,
Of which she remained faithful mem
ber to the enc.
Miss Bennett had the misfortune to
fall on the ice last winter sustaining a
serious injury, and she was thought to
be steadily recovering and her sudden
death came as a great shock to the fam
lily and the entire community.
The character of the departed was
above reproach; her disposition was
gentle, peaceable, and cheerful her life
was one Of service in the best and truest
sense, Truly her good works will fol
low her. She bore her sufferings with
the utmost patience and completed her
course with a firm trust in her Master.
There remain to mourn their loss,
three sisters and one brother: the Miss
es Harriet and Mary Bennett of Mineral
Point, with whom she made her home
Mrs E. B. Johns of LIE Mars, Iowa; and
John Bennett of Center, N. D.
The sincere sympathy Of the com
munity is extended in their hour of
sorrow
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
NELSON III. SNOW

Mr.. Nelson Fl. Snow died at his home
in Mineral Point at 10 oclock Tuesday
night, May 20. His illness was of long
duration, and his passing was as one
falling into gentle sleep. He bore his
illness of many months with Christian
fortitude and patience. He was man
among men, with strong convictions,
and was always power for good in
the community in which he lived. His
was an active, useful life, fuller
sketch of which will be given in this
paper next week. The funeral will be
at 10 o'clock on Friday morning, with
services in Trinity Episcopal Church,
of which the decedent has been the
senior warden for many years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
Sl4041 "a
From Sergeant Major w. S. PedIe,


Sergeant Major w. $. Pedley writes from
Diekirch Luxembourg, as follows
am enclosing little booklet giving
the activities of the 33rd division. am
proud to say that as a member Of the
131st infantry regiment l had the privi-
lege of participating in the various
actions, and have them all recorded on
my service record. You will note that
the 131st took part in the actions of the
33rd division, as we'll AS with British
and Australians.
In foreward in the booklet referred
to, Major General George Bell, Jr. says
to the men Of the 33rd division:
What you have accomplished is now
matter of history. The organizations,
the officers and men throughout this
command have done their duty magni-
ficentiy The efficiency you have at
tanned, the galantry you have invariably
shown, the devotion to duty, your stead
fast resolution and cheerfulness under
the most trying circumstances, and the
superb esprit de corps throughout this
division are beyond all praise. am
proud to have had the honor and the
privilege of commanding such men as
you.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
Miss Annie Gratz

was born in Wisconsin in 1860 and died
at the home of her sister Mrs Fred
Jungbluth residing on the old home
stead about five miles east of Mineral
Point.
Miss Gratz was not widely known,
owing to an aff1iction of deafness result
ing from scarlet fever contracted in
early girlhood. Being thus barred to a
great extent from society she became a
great lover of home and domestic inter-
ests. All who had the privilege to meet
her admired her for her patient kind
ness and energetic spirit. She was a
member of a family of seven children
three boys and four girls. She leaves to
mourn their loss, William Gratz of
Belmont, Mrs A. Pasco of Mineral Point,
Louis Gratz of Waldwick, Edward
Gratz of Darlington, Mrs George jung
bluth, and Mrs Fred Jungbluth with
whom she made her home.
Funeral services were held from the
home with appropriate musical selec-
tions followed by a short sermon by
Rev. j. r. Lindsey. Interment was in
Graceland cemetery, Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
THE WOMENS CIVIC CLUB

The Civic Club held its regular
monthly meeting May 3, at which time
two topics of interest to the citizens
were discussed.
The first was the matter Of school
gardens. The Civic Club, thru its
Educational Secretary, Miss Weiden-
feller, and in cooperation with the
schools, has enrolled most all the school
children in the Garden Clubs. Gardens
may be entered for premiums. These
will be visited during the summer, and
the winner announced either at the Fair
or the opening of school, at which time
premiums will be awarded. Garden
vegetables raised by school children
will also receive substantial premiums
at the Mineral Point Fair.
Miss Bradford, visiting nurse, report
ed to the club that number of the
children seem to be in a run down con-
dition this spring, and in need Of nOur-
ishment daring the school sessions. The
Club voted to have milk delivered to
the school buildings every day for the
rest of the school year, and the children
who need it are to be given a glass at
the morning and afternoon recesses.
This plan has been and is being tried
very successfully in many schools.
Parents desiring milk for their children
call up the child's teacher and arrange
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
Observation-Disclosures

The Annual Exhibit will be held in
the high school building on Thursday
afternoon and evening, May 80. The
work exhibited will be largely in Man
ual Training and Domestic Science, but
parents and others are invited to visit
the regular work in the different grades
and high school classes during the after
noon. In the evening parents and teach
ers are invited to meet in the high school
assembly room for the purpose of form
ing Parent Teachers Association.
The Sophomore class held it's party al
the high school on Friday night. The
Junior Prom will be held on Saturday
night, May Oath.
An interesting track meet by the diff
ferent grades was held at the Fair
grounds on Monday afternoon.
Mr. Meyer will take four boys to the
State Track Meet at Madison on Satur-
day, May Oath.
Commencement invitations are being
sent out by the graduates.
Schedule Of Events for 1919
Senior Glass Playa Streuous Life
Friday, May %.
Junior Prom, Saturday night, May "a
Patriotic Exercises by children OF the
grades for @. A. r. and W. R. c.,
Municipal Theatre, $3.50 p. m, We'd
nesday, May 2S.
Annual Exhibit and Visiting Day.
May 80.
Memorial Day, Friday, May 80.
Baccalaureate Sunday evening, June 1.
Commencement Exercises, Thursday
evening, June 5. Address by T. w.
Galloway, noted author and lecturer.
Closing Day of School, Friday, June 6.
Parents-Teachers Association
A meeting of parents and teachers
will be held in the high school assembly
room, Thursday night, May 80, for the
purpose of organizing parents teach
ers association.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR THE
PARKINSON BROTHERS

| Last Sunday afternoon large gather
ing of people Assem- bled at the Willow
Springs Primitive Methodist Church to
do honor to Lee and Homer Parkinson
who fell on the field of battle last Octo
ber, in France, fighting for the Stars
and Stripes.
Long before the hour of service ar
rived it was seen that the audience
would completely overflow the church,
and so it was decided to hold the SER
vices outside. 1t was estimated that
nearly 1,00C persons were present, All
of the Immediate community of Willow
Springs were there and large delega-
tions from Mineral Point, Darlington,
and Blanchardville, as we'll as other
places, helped swell the throng. There
were four comrades present from Co.
H, Monroe, also many other returned
soldiers.
A thrilling speech was delivered by
DR.. Ludden Of Mineral Point, whose
experience of ten and one half months
of active service on the Western Front,
gave him intricate knowledge of the
fighting. He paid fine tribute to the
heroic work of the boys, both of whom
had been wounded in previous fighting
and returned from hospitals to the bat
tie which meant the supreme sacrifice.
Mrs Will Bracken of Willow Springs,
who for years had both young men in
her Sunday school class, spoke with
deep feeling of what the boys had meant
to the church and neighborhood. After
ward, the pastor of the church, Rev.
j. A. Vincent, delivered a memorial
sermon. Music was furnished most
beautifully by male quartet from
Mineral Point and Miss Scott of Dar-
lington. The program concluded with
taps by buglers, stationed in the woods
at different places, which brought to
the folks present vivid realization Of
the meaning of the war.
The church was beautifully decorated
for the occasion with flags, flowers,
bunting and mementoes of the departed
heroes. The vast audience filed through
the building at the close of the services.
darlington Democrat
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
Captured Wolves.

E. S. Randall, farmer living near
Mineral Point, brought four cub wolves
to the court house Wednesday for which
he received his bounty. The old one
was captured ten days ago by George
James, an expert wolf hunter, who had
been induced by farmers to come into
the neighborhood where hundreds of
dollars worth of damage was being done
to sheep and little pigs. Mr. Randall
claims when he dug the cubs out that
enough lambs had been left on hand by
the mother to do the family week.
Darlington Democrat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
A. n. Schoenfeld, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.


The church with a glad welcome for
everybody.
Services for Sunday, May 20, 1919.
9:45 a. m. Sunday School Do you
measure Sunday by its pleasures or by
its privileges and duties? You will
find the hour of Sunday School both a
pleasure and privilege. Come
1O:45 a. m Morning Worship. At
this hour the pastor will preach the
half of the local @. A. r. and w. r. c.,
the Spanish American War soldiers
and the soldiers Of the recent World
War are also cordially hidden to share
in this service and the community gen
orally is invited to come and help honor
our heroic deaa.
700 p. IN. Christian EndeavOr in the
lecture room-Mrs Schoenfeld, Leader.
500 p. m. Evening Devotions. Ser
mon subject, "rhe Great Agencies at
W Work in Our Day for World Better
ment."
400 p. m. (Tuesday) The Junior En-
deavor Society meets in the chapel.
500 p. M. (Thursday) Prayer, praise
and bible study.
Special Notice.
On Tuesday evening May u, at eight
o'clock, the church will give reception
in the lecture room to the one hundred
and eleven new members, who have re-
Gently come into chucrh relation. 1t is
planned to make this Il happy and warm
hearted occasion, and it is hoped that
every member, old and new, ae we'll as
all the friends of the church will plan
to be present. There will be a program
of music and speaking and refreshments
will be served.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
FIGHT FINLAND RECOGNITION
sociated Powers Against Rec
ognition.

Washington, May 1.-THE Russian
political conference at Paris, composed
of prominent members of former Rus
sian governments, has protested to the
associated powers against the recog-
milton of the independence Of Finland
bv the United States and Great Brit
ain, according to cablegram received
at the Russian embassy from former
Foreign Minister SaZonOff.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
MEAT PRODUCERS Meeting

The Southwestern Wisconsin Meat
Producers Association will meet in the
Municipal Theatre, Mineral Point, on
Tuesday, May 81, at 2 p. m. All
farmers and meat producers are invited
to attend. Hon. Charles II. Everett of
Racine will be present and deliver an
address on subjects of vital interest to
farmers
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
TOLD TO THE PRINTERS

Mr. and Mrs +. W. Dave, Brookfield,
Mo-: the crops are fine; and pastures
are a mouth ahead. Have had fine
rains. Lots of corn planted and some
is up. Rye headed and also some of the
wheat. Kind regards to friends back
home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
attention! M. W. A.

At regular meeting to be held on
Monday evening, May 26, a referendum
vote will be taken on the raise of rates
in Woodcraft. Every member should
be present. CLERK.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
MEET AT THE G. A. R. HALL

Soldiers of the Worlds War, the
Spanish War. of the Civil War and w.
R. G, will meet at the e. A. r. Hall,
Sunday, May 25, for the purpose of at
tending services at the Congregational
Church. By Order of Committee
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
Awarded Medal.

Peter J. Ellingen Of this city has beer
awarded Victory Liberty Loan Medal
by the U. S. Treasury Department fol
earnest work and patriotic services in
behalf of the different Liberty Loans
The medal is made from captured Ger
man cannon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT. May 10, 1919.-Let-
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed at
the Mineral Point postofice:
Miss Margaret Richard Nelson Hagon
In calling for the above please say Advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD. Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
BARBER SHOPS CLOSE

The barber shops in this city will
close at 12 o'clock noon Decoration Day
and remain closed for the day, but will
remain open until o'clock the evening
before.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
ROBERT M. CRAWFORD. EDITOR
THURSDAY, MAY %, 1919.
1t is about time that for COL George Harvey to pick out
Democratic presidential candidate for 1920 He did an
excellent job in that line eight years ago.

Resourceful indeed the members of the Wisconsin
legislature They would bonus of S11 100000 to
soldiers nurses and other workers. but they want the
Liberty Loan workers raise the money. That would be
working willing workers death. The Liberty Loan work.
ers have we'll performed their important part in work.
and are entitled to the thanks of the nation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
Georges Discovery.

Little George said the other day at
the table, "Now, VIXEN / sit in my chair
my feet won't touch the floor, but
when l walk around they touch the
floor just as we'll as anybody's."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G. w. Emery, Pastor.

Sunday, May 20.
Glass Meetings-9:30.
Morning worship, 1870.
Sunday School-11 40. The Sunday
School is a school of character develop
ment. 1t blesses both young and old.
We have place for you in one of our
classes.
Junior League-2:30.
Epworth League-6:3O.
Evening worship, 7:3O.
Prayer and praise service, Thursday
evening at o'clock.
The church with the old home well
come.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22

Attorney General Vance Mccormick says that President
Wilson will not be hirdterm candidates. and that is what
The Democrat has said from the beginning. The single
term proposition undemocratc and rightly disre-
garded but we don't believe that Mr. Wilson has
tertained the thought of third term.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
" A STRENUOUS LIFE. -

The Senior Class of the Mineral Point High School will
present "a Strenuous Life merry college farce written by
Richard Walton Tu1ly Friday May %, 1919 at the
Municipal Theatre.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
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, 1919-05-22
Dailv THOUGHT

Dead he is not, but departed-for
the artist never dies.-Longfellow
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Sunday. Nav 25.

Sunday, May 25.
10:30 a. IN. Sunday School.
The Guild will meet at the Paris b
House, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
THE DEMOCRAT.

Entered at the Post Office, Mineral Point, Wis.
as second class matter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22

Read the want column. You'll find
something there. You always do.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22
THE old REL|AbL E MINERAL POINT FAIR
Will Be an Early Fair This Year, August II, 49, H. IS

Three early closing classy race
offered: No. l a 1924 pace
$1,000; No. 2 a 2:24 trot $1,000;
No. 3 a 2:13 pace $1,000. Entries
close May 27.
There will be a full program
of late closing S40O events. These
classes will be made to suit the
early closers. Mineral Point is
in a circuit with Madison and
Monroe.
Revised Premiums in the School
Dept. with larger premiums than
has been offered in previous years
A very large amount will be
" Beef. And a liberal purse fol
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22

You will find it in the want column.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-22

sorrow.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-02-15
WILSON LAUDS.
NATIONLEAGUEi
AS "CURE ALP
President Reads Covenant of the Nations, Which he
Predicts Will Make Another Cataclysm impossible
Cecil and Orlando Add Their Endorsements.

PARIS Feb 1Presdent central figure Of the pea
establishing league OF nations There was ad
of delegates
witt ldenihed
received with military honors as ne arF at
which conggated gave
enter council chamber
greeted Premier
Cleencea Foreign Baou and Vscoun Miner Great %
table There little lor-
naty Premier president OF h conference caeu e
said President Wilson he began IN
which framed OF
particularly happy be able to say 1t Is
without oratorca ehecI
President continued is to read ne
.scumeAt .
printed sheet the constitution OF the league
reading the closest aen
Its results embodied the Judgment OF fourteen
and these fourteen were
representative group o conference itself
dare which nation
will resist"
The President pointed document elastic and not
yehicle might.
Wilson, guarantee OF
a definite against
aofs as just shaken civilization
CONTINUED Thirteen)