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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

To help a calf become one Of the
best calves in the state and then an
excellent cow Is the ambition Of Del
bert Fox, age eleven years. That is
one reason he has his membership in
the Waukesha County Calf club.
Evidently there are other youths in
his community who also have am
billions of becoming successful live
stock men. That explains why they
decided to have show and exhibit
their calves to find out just how they
were progressing. After the judging,
young Fox wasn't discouraged over
taking third place, even though he
had hoped to win first. But he was
determined. He wanted to learn the
game early in life.
"What can I do" he asked the
judge, "to improve my calf? Is there
anything2"
EYES," replied the judge, "your calf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

is little off feed today, so watch
his rations more carefully. 1t is some
what rough and the horns should be
polished"
Delbert had learned some ways OF
making his calf better. SO he went
home and strove hard to give his cali
a good chance to win first at the Wau.
kesha county fair. But he lost out
again. His calf was awarded second
place in the county.
Again the little fellow went to the
Judge, a different man this time, and
asked how he might improve his calf.
Evidently the advice worked again, for
at the state fair in the fall this calf
was judged the finest Guernsey calf
in Wisconsin. Young Fox says if
person wants to help his calf improve,
the best thing to do is to ask someone
who knows. The boy believes this is
the best way to get real start in
the live stock business.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL

Friday will be a big day at the high
school A central Field Meet will be
held at the Fair Grounds at 8 100 o'clock
in the afternoon, in which Dodgeville,
Hollandale, Blanchardville, and Fenni-
more are expected to take part. In the
evening at 8 O'Clock the annual League
Contest will be held in the Municipal
Theatre, in which Monroe, Shullsburg,
Highland and Mineral Point will take
part. We trust that there will be a
large attendance at these interesting
events.
Notices have been sent out to the
parents of prospective graduates of the
1919 class.
Rehearsals have begun on the Senior
class play.
The schools were dismissed at 2:15
Tuesday afternoon, to permit the chill
dren to attend the. Liberty Loan exer-
cises.
Miss Hilda Larson of Menomonie,
former kindergarten teacher in our
schools, visited schools during the past
week. Miss Larson has been engaged
in war work during the past year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
c. w. Emery, Pastor.

Sunday, May 4.
Glass Meetings-9:
Morning worship, 1890. Subject of
sermon, 1.-The Greatest Gift OF the Di-
vine Giver."
Sunday School-11 AS. 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, 80. Theme, "The
Transforming Power of a Great vi
sion"
Prayer and praise service, Thursday
evening at 8 o'clock.
The services of the church are held
for the benefit of all. Come and get
your share of the benefit. 1t will pay
you we'll on the investment of your time
and effort.
The church with the old home well
come.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
ITEMS OFLOCAL NEWS

w. J. Penhallegon went into Chicago
Monday to see his brother James Pen
hallegon, who was recently severely in
jured by fall from building. James
has very many friends in this commun
ity and they sincerely hope for his re-
covery. He has been a contractor and
builder for many years; and this, we
believe, is his first serious accident.
The Democrat knows him to be kind
neighbor and man of sterling worth.
William Gedye received word Thurs
day of the death of Reginald Wilkinson
at Boise, Idaho. Mrs Wilkinson was
formerly Miss Hattie Gedye of this city.
James Kelly, postmaster at Ridge
way, was in this city Thursday and
made this office pleasant call.
j. FL. Lewis, versatile newspaper
writer. of Highland, was in town last
Thursday, attending the good roads
meeting and promoting the Victory
loan, and made the Democrat friendly
call.
Mr. and Mrs William Doyle have
moved into Nick Webers' house on
Fountain street.
Nick Weber and force of men are do
ing cement work at Belmont.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

The champion Holstein calf in Wis
consin was on it's journey to the
slaughter house. That was one day
in the spring before this little calf
was recognized as one of the finest
in the state. And as it passed, appar-
emily unnoticed, into the stockyards,
the sad fate seemed near.
Two sharp eyes had seen the calf.
And seeing it was enough for J. M.
Coyner, then county agent of Portage
county. He had decided that the calf
was too valuable to end it's career in
the butcher shop so early. So he pur-
chased it. Turning to his companion,
Mr.. Coyner said: somewhere in this
county there is a girl or a boy who
will want to buy that calf and become
member of the Boys and Girls
Portage county calf club
1t wasn't strange to hear such a
remark from Mr.. Coyner. Hadn't he
been in charge Of the Portage county
calf club for two seasons, taking the
state championship both years? He
knew he would not have to look very
long to find a youth who would want
the new calf that he believed would
make good.
Girl Takes Calf to Raise.
And he was right. Esther Newly,
age fourteen years, was the very girl
who wanted the calf. She bought it
and took it to her home near Stevens
Point.
Most everyone except Miss Esther
and the county agent thought it was
an ordinary excellent black and white
beauty-the kind that Wisconsin pro-
duces. Esther thought there were a
lot of possibilities in the calf-she
still does so decided to help the calf
find itself.
Believing that to bring a calf up the
way it should go was important, the
owner of this little Holstein decided
to make home environment count for
a great deal. The box stall in which
the calf lived was made clean, the
walls were Whitewashed, and the bed
ding on the floor fresh as the rugs
in the home.
Nor was the diet overlooked. Miss
Esther followed the directions given
to the members of the calf club by
the leader And the calf prospered
in these ideal home surroundings. AS
summer wore away and fall came, the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
Rev. c. w. Horton.

The Rockford Register Gazette an
nounces the death of Rev. George
Whitefeld Norton, which occurred at
Winnebago, ILL.,, April Is. He was a
veteran of the Civil war and of the
Methodist ministry. Some years ago he
was pastor in Mineral Point, and while
here made many friends.
He was born in Sussex county, N. Y,
Nov. 70, 1887. He was married to Miss
Hannah Lawrence April Is, 1857; and
she with two daughters and one son
survive him.
Mr. Horton served as a brave soldier
throughout the Civil war; and was
present at Appomattox at the surrender
of Lees army. He was member of
the Masonic fraternity over fifty years.
He was an able preacher and true man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
ChiIdren'S Week COMING.

Hundreds of lads and lassies
will be gathered in the capital
city Of Wisconsin next NOvem-
Der, bringing with them their
choice calves, pigs, sheep and
colts for the greatest children's
live stock exposition America
has ever known. Many mothers
and fathers, in all probability,
will come along, too, not only for
a vacation, but to see the live
stock show.
Knowing that the future of
the state rests upon the shout
ders Of the boys and girls, the
breeders, the college of agricul-
ture and other organizations are
endeavOring to increase the in
terest in live StOck-the industry
which has made Wisconsin ia
mous-and to give the juniors
training in the game. Hence this
great exposition.
Thousands of dollars in prizes
will be given to the youngsters.
Sales of some Of the exhibited
stock will be made following the
show, and on the whole the week
promises to be one Of the most
exciting that the children-and
the grownups-have experienced
in Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
A. n. Schoenfeld, Pastor.

SUNDAY SERVICES.
The church with glad welcome for
everybody.
Services for Sunday, May 4, 1919.
9:45 a. m. Sunday School. An hour
of enrichment and tonic for your mind.
1O:45 a. m. Morning Worship. Ser
mon subject, The Dove That Found
Rest.
700 D. m. Christian Endeavor in the
lecture room; DIR. Harvey S. Huxtable,
leader.
500 p. m. Evening Devotions. Ser
mon subject, Healthy Religion or A
Few Plain Facts.
400 p. M. (Tuesday) The Junior En-
deavor Society meets in the chapel.
500 p. m. Thursday Prayer, praise
and bible study.
We aim in sermon and song to bring
cheer and comfort to all; we bid you
cordial welcome to all the services of
the above church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

prospects of going to the state fair
Increased. The calf looked promising
SO it went
Wins at the State Fair.
There were many eager faces in
Wisconsin one morning at the state
fair. The calves belonging to the
Boys and Girls club members were
being judged. And when the awards
were announced a broad smile decor
ated the face Of at least one girl. 1t
wouldn't be surprising if Mr.. Coyner
didn't feel pleased, too. This little
calf which he had saved from the
block and which Miss Esther had cared
for was pronounced the champion
Holstein calf in Wisconsin.
Of course there would be no diff
Guilty in selling this calf with a state
wide reputation. But Esther says, no.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs John Wasley

passed away at the family home in
Dixon, Ill, Saturday. April 10. She
suffered stroke Of paralysis seven
years ago, but recovered somewhat. On
Saturday, April 12, she suffered a
second stroke from which she failed to
recover. Her maiden name was Louisa
J. White. She was born in Redruth,
Cornwall, England, July 90, 1915, and
at the age of two years came to the
United States with her parents and
settled in Mineral Point. She was
united in marriage to John Wasley,
August IA, 1865. To this union, two
sons and one daughter were born. Be-
sides her husband, two sons survive
her, Ulysses Wasley Of Chicago, and
Martin M. Wasley Of Duluth. The
daughter Mrs David Law, died in 1908.
Mr. and Mrs Wasley removed to Dixon
in 1882.
The Telegraph Of that city says:
During her residence in Dixon. Mrs
Wasley made for herself wide circle
of admiring friends. She was charter
member of Dorothy Chapter of the
Eastern Star, and was at all times &C
tive in the interests of the order. Her
death brings deep sorrow to those who
have associated with her. Her two
sons were with her when the end came.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
FAYETTEI

Mr. and Mrs George Hobbs of Platte
vile were callers in this community
last Friday,
Mr. and Mrs Fred Steiner made a trip
to Monroe last Saturday to try out their
new car.
Harvey White had car delivered to
him Friday.
Twenty one pupils from surrounding
districts took the examinations here
Saturday for common school diplomas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
DARLINGTON

Mrs r. E. orion is spending this
week in Chicago with relatives
Mrs P. FL. Conley is in Monroe this
week the guest of relatives.
Everett Colbeck of Camp Grant is
visiting his parents, Mr. and1Mrs George
Colbeck.
William Merritt went to Kenosha and
Chicago this week to remain few days.
Mrs Fred Spratler visited the first of
the week with her father at Platteville.
James Riley of Chicago is spending
the week with his mother, Mrs James
Riley.
Mike Tickle of Hazel Green visited
with Mr. and Mrs Ed. Nelson last Mon
day.
Mrs Alex Lindsay and daughter
Myrtle are in 5hullsburg this week Wis
iting relatives.
Mrs Charles Roy went to Dubuque
Monday, where she.will visit her daugh-
ter Mrs B. J. Kerper and family.
Miss Pearl Shain, who has been
teaching at Oconomowoc, returned home
Tuesday, after visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs Robert 'Shain.
Mr. and Mrs P. j. DAILY and daughter
Hazel of Warren were guests at the
John Nc Grath home Tuesday.
Miss Hazel Curry of GAINESVILLE, who
has been the guest of Margaret Bates,
returned to her home Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs Anton Hummer and
Billy Staver, who makes his home with
the Runners, arrived Friday from
Butler, Missouri.
Miss Katherine Holland, instructor in
a school at Arthur, Wis, spent few
DAYS recently with her mother, Mrs P.
D. Holland.
Robert Kilkelly, student at Marquette
Univeriity, spent the Easter holidays
with his parents few miles southeast
of the city.
Mrs George Rass went to Waukesha
to accompany home Mrs g. A. Marshall,
who has been spending the winter there.
Raymond Nc Carville, Robert O'Neill
and Arthur Wrenn, employed with the
Parker Pen company, were here on a
visit the first of the week.
Ell. Pilling and wife returned from
Rockford Tuesday, where they have
been visiting their son Robert and fam
lily.
Ralph Smith went to GAINESVILLE Sat-
>urday, and after a short visit with
friends will go to Milwaukee.
Miss Helen Collins returned to her
school work at Sinsinawa College Tues
day morning, after visiting her parents
for few days.
George BlaisdeI spent Friday and
Saturday in Milwaukee.
Peter Reynolds visited few days the
first of the week with Mr. and Mrs
Harry Howard.
Bernard Mackin, son of Mr. and Mrs
John Mackin and student at the Notre
Dame University, has been spending
the week with his parents.
jill Campbell of Dodgeville was in
Darlington Saturday visiting friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
Rushing to the Grave.

Everything hurries in New York, in
Guiding the undertakers. If the
mourners will consent to the vehicle
moving at a trot on the way to the
cemetery, the charge is about half Of
that for a walking funeral.-Emporia
Gazette.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
Pearl Fisheries.

1t is definitely known that the Cey
lon pearl fisheries have been in exist
ence since 306 B. O., and tradition says
they yielded gems before that time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
ADVERTISEMENTS
Save Your Old Papers and
MagazineS.

The Dorcas Society RESPECTFULLY re-
quests that citizens having old papers
and magazines save the same. A house
to house canvass may be expected and
collection provided for.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
Two Good Building Lots
For Sale.

Belonging to Mrs John Peter and CEN
trally located, will be sold cheap. In
quire of the Mineral Point Real Estate
Agency at The Democrat Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
"Piayinu HookeY."

'To play hockey" originally meant
to hide around the corner. Hoek1e
was the old Dutch word meaning "a
little corner."-Gas Logic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

FERTILIZER FOR SALE-Car fertilizer that
contains just the right elements to hasten
corn, potatoes, and garden truck to maturity,
Just in. John G. Martin Co.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

7 OST-On Wednesday a small black pocket
IL book containing some money. Finder please
leave the pocket book at this Office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
WANT ADVS.

FOR RENT-A house Of four rooms on West
l. Fountain street. A good garden. Call tele
phone 546
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
Piano Instruction

Beginners speciality.
ANNE GALE TERRELL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

Co to j. j. Mauger
for Watch and Jewelry Repairing. All
work guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

I OST-A small black purse containing sum
IL of money, somewhere between Mineral
Point and the Diamond Grove cheese factory.
Finder please leave the purse at this Office and
receive reward.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01
Miss Nettie v. Wallis,

Graduate of the American Conservatory
of Music, Chicago, gives piano and
organ lessons. For terms inquire at
the home in this city. Phone 90.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

dor SALE-A surrey, practically new. In
IL Quire of William Prisk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

FOUND-Near the Iowa County Bank on Sun
day. April ~, a pearl rosary. Owner may
have same by calling at this office and paying
for this notice.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

EOR SALE-A single top buggy Inquire at
l. The Democrat office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

For Watch and JeWeiry
Repairing
go to J. J. Mauger. All work guaran-
teed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

TOUND-Monday evening, April 81 mans
l. brown suit of clothes in the back seat of an
automobile, which was standing in front of
office, pay for this adv and the suit is yours.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

TOR SALE--South View farm Shorthorns,
l. pure bred bulls old enough for service: also
a few heifers, all registered. Elmer D. Terrell.
Mineral Point, route 2.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

I OTIS FOR SALE-One building lot fronting
IL Doty street and four lots fronting Church
street. Inquire of Mary Healy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

7 ,OST-Between Dodgeville and Mineral Point
IL tire, rim and cover. A reward for the re-
turn to the Public Service Company. Mineral
Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

DASTURE TO RENT = For 25 or 80 head of
i cattle.-Telephone los.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

HOUSE TO RENT - Inquire Of Mrs John
IL Wearne.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-05-01

TOR SALE-Pure bred white rock eggs for
L Matching, 75c setting. Line S.
No 6. Henry Vivian, r. F. D. no 3, Mineral
Point, Wisconsin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-12
RETURN PERMIT
COST TO GUYER
FOR STRUCTURE
Commission Votes to Pay Building
Owner 81 for Sum Spent I'm
Securing Old License.

E. H. Guyer has been given
small compensation for losses en-
tailed as the result OF the city
commissions action hating re-
pairs on his old two-story struc-
ture at the southwest corner of
Third avenue and Twentieth street.
The commission yesterday after
noon adopted a resolution offered
by Commissioner Frank WITCH of
the department OF streets and pub
lie improvements authorizing 81 be
paid Mr.. Guyer for money spent
for the building permit when It
was issued last April. The COM
mission had only the previous week
revoked the permit, declaring the
structure was worthless and a
menace to the downtown district
The 81 was authorized for the con-
tractor who was given the permit
for Mr.. Guyer, Charles L. Thomp-
son.
Small Compensation.
Mr. Guyer had made strong COM
plants against the city's action in
stopping work on his structure on
the grounds of a depreciation of
over so per cent in the building.
The owner declared that he had
spent a large amount of money in
trying to improve the building and
that 1t was only condemned for his
efforts. instead of commended, as
he said he should have been.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-12
COLUMBIA OPENS
SEASON WITHOUT
ADVANCING PRICE

When the Columbia opens its
new vaudeville season Sunday
there will be no increase in price.
Harry Blanchard, general mana
ger, just returned from Chicago
and is responsible for the above
statement. He mentioned that the
raises in salaries, OF acts. and in /
creases to employees did not affect
the determination TO adhere to last
years scale Of prices.
He gave one instance Of the raise
in vaudeville acts. Three seasons
ago a team" played the Column
bia at a salary of $3.50 per week.
Last season. the same act got 1925
and it is booked back for this year
at S375-more than 100 per cent
increase.
The Columbia shows win cost
the theatre at least $500 more each
week than last season.
The theatre has again been re-
decorated and new silk velours
purchased for stage dressings
New carpets have been laid and
the theatre beautiful will be all
ready for its seventh opening.
An all star act has been booked
for opening week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-12
Almost a Shadow, Afraid
to Eat

my son-in-law was so bad from
stomach trouble that he was re-
duced to almost a shadow and was
afraid to eat anything, as all food
caused bloating of gas which press
ed against his heart, worrying him
very much. Our druggist persuad-
ed him to try Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy and in two months he
looked fine, can eat anything and
works hard every day" 1t is a sim
pie, harmless preparation that re-
moves the catarrhal mucus from the
intestinal tract and allays the in
Illumination which causes practically
all stomach, liver and intestinal all
ments, including appendicitis. One
dose will convince or money re-
funded. Bengston's drug store and
druggists (Ady.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-12
SILVIS

Ben Nelson and family returned home
from visit at Brainard. Mimi, with rel
stives.
Mr. and Mrs. sthrathdee of Fifth street
are the parents Of a baby boy, born Sat
urday afternoon.
Last Tuesday afternoon and evening the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Paul Luithicum
was the scene of a very pleasant social
affair. 1t was the regular meeting of the
Kensington Embroidery club. The table
and rooms throughout were artistically
decorated with garden flowers, including
asters petunias sweet peas nasturtiums,
Rames, contests and general sociability.
Some of the guests were busy with en-
broider1ng pink carnations In kensington
work on dainty pieces of linen. 8
The regular meeting OF the Ladies Aid
society of the Baptist church was held
last Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Gill were visiting in Chi
cago with his sister last week.
Claire Schmidt and mother are at their
summer home At Alpena. Mich. They
have as n guest Miss Ada Morgan of Silvis
who departed for that place last week
Mr.. Holmes and family are visiting rel
affRes at Camanehs and Clinton. Iowa.
The Edgewood Baptist pastor of Rock
Island preached q powerful and scholarly
sermon here Sunday morning.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Memo
rial Methodist church met In the base
ment of the church last Thursday. The
time was spent in quilting. A picnic din
ner was served at noon. each one present
contributing one article TO the dinner. It
was a pleasant and profitable meeting and
outing at Campbeiis island has been post
poned till the next Thursday.
Mira Charles Frew Ia Visiting with rel
atives in Pittsburgh and vicinity.
Mrs. Robertson is home from visit in
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-12
TEN MILLTONS FOR LRYTES.

Resolutions urging congress to
re-establish the annual appropria-
ton of $4,000. 900 for flood control
work were presented at a meeting
at st. Louis of the Mississippi
Levee association, composed of
members of the levee boards of
states bordering the river. Fol-
lowing the entrance Of the United
States into the war this appropri-
alton was reduced to $500, 900.