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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-14
LECTURE COURSE
 ON CITIZENSHIP
Mrs. Schoonmaker Scores Success in Firs Lecture
 Mrs. Hincks Hostess.

The first of a series of citizenship lectures to be conducted in this city by Mrs Nancy Scaoonmaker, the brilliant organizer of citizenship courses under the State Equal Fran chiss League, was held yesterday morning at 11:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. William T. Hincks of Park place. Mrs Schoonnaker spoke on town, county, borough and city gov erument and presented a most de-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-14

ache, aey of the stomach heartburn offensive breath anena loss of weight decrease of vitality lowering infectious diseases of the eye dyspepsia indigestion gastrit many affections allied ailments autoirtocation self
 Take castor oil pleasant vegetable laxative called Dr. erees Pellets which of ayapp aloes and jlap
 One of the very best which all doctors will is take oil P P. P ierces Pleasant Pelets
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-14
HOW MY HEAD BUzzEs:

Whenthe head feels thicl or aches, when one feels all out of sorts - perhaps 8 coated tongue it is the signal poisons are accumu- lating in the system, end should be cleaned ont at once. When the system is on what is often called "a low tone"- when toxins (poisons) cause headache, bad taste in the mouth, poor appetite, 1t is time to "eIean house. ''
 Auto-intoxication can be best ascribed to our own neglect or carelessness. When the organs falser or fail in the discharge of their duties, the putrefacs tive germs setfin and gen crate toxins - actual poi sons, which fill ones own body. It is then that the more serious consequences begin. Sleepiness after meals, flushing of the face, ex- treme lassftude, bilious ness, dizziness, sick head
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-14

Sizes 36 to A for Women. Other Spring Suits Up to $75.OO
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
WISCONSINS GREAT CROP OF
OATS

Madison, Wis. March 3.-The oat
crop of 1918 in Wisconsin surpassed all
records in point of yield and production,
according to Joseph A. Becker, of the
Wisconsin Cooperative Crop Reporting
Service Gu. S. Bureau of Crop 'Esti.
mates and Wisconsin Department of
Agriculture
The acreage of this crop in 1918
(2,364, 900 acres) was below the acre
ages for the year 1902 to 1906, 1915
being the record year with 2,52S, 900
acres. The yield of oats for 1918 was
the highest record. 465 bushels per
acre. The total production passed the
hundred million bushel mark for the
first time in history, the production for
1918 being 10. .239 900 bushels.
Of all the states in 1918, Wisconsin
was sixth in acreage planted, first in
yield per acre, and fourth in total pro-
duction of this crop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
Ten Million Organized Women lndorse
United States School Garden Army


Ten million the United States want schooupervised
gardens for children These million the members of the
Federation Womens clubs with state district and local
zaon and of the National Council of Women which includes 20
organizations The interests of these organizations center
the child
United School Garden Army being
by the federal bureau Of education should be continued The
children need the help and inspiration that only the federal
give.
We that the shoosupved gardens of 1918 distinct
practical and producing viewpoint and that they paid
half million boys and girls had school or home gardens Food
produced amounted to at least $10,0O0O00.
believe that gardening for children school subject that it
handled by the schools and that must be made regular part
of the school We believe that practical knowledge Of gardening
Importance with reading writing and arithmetic in the deve
opmen of the child We believe that learning produce food from
the child acquires mental and moral growth of far greater value
than knowledge which limited textbooks 1t helps fit him for
intelligent and creative citizenship
believe that supervised gardening which includes instruction
the and marketing will train child thrift and
ponsby know that while the child at work producing food
from the the vital life lesson that he must not be
parasite productive labor of the hands honorable
as that of the head
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Schweitzer-CoiIins.

Mr. and Mrs George Schweitzer of
Willow Springs announce the marriage
of their daughter, Miss Magdalene
Schweitzer, to Mr. Clifford B. Collins,
son of Mr. and Mrs Frank Collins of
Mineral Point, on Tuesday morning.
March 4, 1919, at $50 o'clock. Nuptial
high mass was celebrated at St. Mary's
Church, Rev: FIR. Nicholas Weyer off
ciating. The bride wore beautiful
gown of white silk net over white satin,
a+veil fastened with cluster of flowers,
and carried bridal bouquet of pink
and white sweet peas. Miss Claretta
Collins, sister OF the groom, was brides
maid and was gowned in pale blue silk
georgette crepe and wore corsage
bouquet of sweet peas. Miss Margaret
Stude was maid of honor and was
gowned in pink silk georgette crep, and
wore a corsage bouquet of sweet peas.
Little Miss Leah Clark and Miss Esther
Stephens served as flower girls daintily
dressed in white and carrying baskets
filled with white daisies and pink prim-
roses. George Schweitzer, Jr., served
as best man.
After the ceremony and congratula-
tions, about sixty relatives were served
a bounteous wedding dinner at the
home of the brides parents. The color
scheme of the decorations of the table
and home were pink. pale blue and
white, and wedding bells.
The bride and groom are we'll known,
esteemed young people. After a short
wedding trip to Dubuque and Milwau
kee, they will reside on farm five miles
south of this CITY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
A NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING
sING. CONSTRUCTION NEED OF MINERAL POINT
FOR A VICTORY SCHOOL HOUSE

Tuesday evening, Allen
Tucker, on behalf of the
school board, addressed the
common council and urged
the construction of new pub
lie school building. He asked
that a committee of the coun-
Gil be appointed to consider
the matter in conjunction
with the school board. A
motion was unanimously car
ried authorizing the mayor to
appoint such a committee; and
he named the committee on
schools - Aldermen Horn,
Shepard and Gilman - for
the work in hand.
Now, that this right good
movement is taking form and
shape, let the whole commu-
nifty get behind it and put it
speedily across. Let us get
out Of the notion that we are
a conservative old town.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
THE GOOD ROADS MEETING

A we'll attended and an enthusiastic
good roads meeting was held in the
city hall last Thursday night, with
Edward Brown, president of the Min
eral Point branch Of the good roads
association presiding. A plan of cam
paign was mapped out to secure i'm
provements on roads in this section. +
The secretary W. Fl. Correll was in
structed to correspond with Frank A.
Cannon, president Of the Good Roads
Association of Wisconsin, and ask him
to come to Mineral Point and address a
public meeting in the interests of better
roads and streets.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
Frank c. Mitchell,

son of Mr. and Mrs Richard j. Mitchell, who is
with the American Expeditionary Forces in
France, writes as follows:
Dear Mother: How are you getting
along these days, Mother? I am fine
and dandy, and on draft today to go
on German ships. Hope it is big one;
should think big souvenir would go as
easy as little one.
I suppose it is quite cold back there.
There is some snow here, and it is a
little chilly. Expect to be in the States
in March Or April; If not then, l know
TIL be there by Christmas.
We will get pretty salty on those
ships. Well, the work can't be any
harder than here; for have driven a
six-ton Packard all the tina up here,>
Sunday too, as much as eighteen hours
per day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
GET READY FOR THE INCOME
TAX Man

John w. Horn, deputy collector of
revenue will be at the Council Chamber
in Mineral Point, Friday, March 7, and
Saturday, March s, from 0 a. m. to
p m. on each day, and can be con-
suited without charge.
Bring in your figures, your prob
lens, your doubts and your questions. ,"
is his invitation contained in the an
nouncement of his coming visit.
Collector of Internal Revenue, Burt
Williams, is sending one of his Deputies
solely to help people in this vicinity to
determine their individual liability and
to comply with the laws requirements
as to 1918 incomes. "This free advisory
SERVICE" writes Collector Burt Will
liams. ''is planned for those who are
required for the first time to consider
their liability and to make sworn returns.
MANY thousands who were not af
fected by the prior Federal laws taxing
incomes must this year file returns.
Here are the requirements: Every un-
married pers on who had a net income
of $1,000 or over during 1918; and every
married person who, together with wife
Cor husband) and minor children, had
a net income of $4,000 in 1919
"The advice and services of the Depu-
ty Collector are entirely free, and he is
authorized to administer the oath re-
turns, free of charge. Persons who are
taxable should make payment when fl
ing their returns by attaching check or
money order.
This tax is war burden; it is
part of the price of victory, the greatest
victory that the world mas known. I
believe the people of this district will
meet it fully; and am Offering every
facility Of my Office to aid them to de-
termine their individual liability"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06

q
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL
IlIIIIIIIIlNID

The high schbol won and lost in the
double header games postponed on
account of the storm Friday night and
played on Tuesday night. The contest
between Gratiot and the second team
was close and exciting, first one team
and then the other leading by few
points. A few lucky long shots gave
Gratiot lead in the last few minutes
The score was IL to Is. It was appar
ent that the game with Dodgeville
would be one sided contest. The
game was slow on the start and Dodge
vile made the first basket. That ended
the scoring for the visitors during the
first half, which closed with score of
10 to z. In the second half Dodgeville
added s points and Mineral Point %
making the final count Al to 10 favor of
Mineral Point.
The games Tuesday night closed the
basket ball season with the exception of
the tournament and contest between
the high school and city team for the
City championship, which will be played
after the tournament. The team leaves
today for the Platteville tournament
where they will contest for the honor of
representing this district in the State
meet at Eau Claire. rhe team will be
accompanied by Coach Meyer.
Y The teachers will attend the Southern
Wisconsin Teachers Convention at
Madison on Friday and Saturday OF
this week
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
THE DEMOCRATS BUILDING PAGE

Beginning March 13, we intend to
publish building page as feature of
The Democrat. It will contain matter
relating to building projects, together
with advertisements of builders who
build and dealers who sell building
materials. We have contracted for the
reading matter; and we respectfully ask
builders and dealers to put their think
ing caps on and frame up their
CRAWFORD BROTHERS, Publishers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
FARMERS ORGANIZE A SHIPPING
ASSOCIATION

The meeting of stockmen and farmers
on February 10, was we'll attended by
representative farmers from all direc-
tions, between 40 and so being present.
Many expressed their views favorably,
and committee was appointed to draft
constitution and by laws to be adopted
at the next meeting, which will be held
in the Town Hall of Mineral Point on
March II. 1919, at 1 o'clock p. m.
JOHN CALLow, ISAAC BROWN,
w. q. BENNETT, FELIX MCCABE,
MORRIS VANMATRE.-Committee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
Wanted: National Control of Health and
Secretary in the Cabinet
ByG.E E. VINCENT. Pre.t Rockefeller Foundation

public health matters this country through
department of health with secretary health IN the presidents
by all Without federal organization OF our pubc
agencies danger of losing much our gam from the war
For the may that would welcome such department.
and would very glad to cooperate with it every way
development of horoughgong team play among the American
voluntary public health agencies close cooperation with the federal
and state authorities the public ought lead
Inevitably establishment Washington of national department
of public health which, without imposing its authority undu
states and communities would through research activities and ts
program guide all the forces public health throughout
the nation.
Twentyeght associations for the sole purpose of promoting
phase public health Twennne Others whose primary tunc
falls different field devote part Of their energies and funds to
work preventive medicine It substantially true that they
pursue their methods collect their funds and
appraise their accomplishments
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
TWO AGED SISTERS FOUND DEAD
IN THEIR HOME

1t is The Democrats very sad duty
to record the death OF Mrs. Grace
O'Cunnor and her sister Miss Eliza
Cain, two life long residents of Mineral
Point, who were found dead in their
home on Commerce street last Friday
afternoon. Here is the sad story:
No inquest was held, the district at
torney deeming it unnecessary; but the
docket in the Office of Justice Hankins
discloses the following facts:
Mrs. Henry Hartert, who lives in the
house adjoining where the bodies were
found, says that she was in the habit
of going there once in awhile to do
their errands and get their mail, and
on the 28th of February, between 5 and
6 o'clock in the afternoon, seeing no
smoke from the chimney, she went to
their house, thinking they must be sick
She tried the front door and the side door
but could not get in that way; but
later got into the basement and pushed
up the trap door, and saw the body of
a woman lying on the floor. She went
back to the street and made an alarm.
The chief of police was soon found, and
with others he entered the house and
made an investigation. Thep found the
body of Mrs O'Connor lying on the
kitchen floor and in the bedroom ad-
joining they found the body of Miss
Caine lying on the bed.
DR.. Allen D. Brown was called and
made an examination and certified as to
the cause of death.
Mrs O'Connor had been a widow for
over 40 years, and was about 81 years
of age. Miss Cain was aged about rs
years. For many years they had lived
together in the house where they died.
When found they had been dead for
more than "a hours. The rooms where
they were found were cold. A bucket
of water in the kitchen was frozen
solid, and it appeared that there had
been no fire in the house for day Or
two.
The deceased women were in COM
Portable circumstances. Over 50 900 90
was found in cash, bonds and other Sc
curities.
The bodies were taken to Philip L..
Gorgen's undertaking parlors and rest
ed there until Monday morning, when
the funeral was held from St. Paul :
church. There were present many old
time friends, who kindly remembered
Mrs. OConnor and Miss Caine when
they were known for their many acts Of
kindness to the sick and needy. They
are survived by four nephews and two
nieces.
CARD OF THANKS.
In behalf Of my brother, sisters and
myself, extend sincere thanks to my
many kind friends, especially to most
Rev. Father L. P. O'Reilly and Mr.
Gorgen, the undertaken, who gave such
great help in our sad bereavement.
CHARLES MoYER.
Won will find IL in the want c0Inmn
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
LIBERALS AGAINST TORIES

stated by the Republcansn the senate today that
the idea of approaching Democratic soons for signatures
the Lodge resolution against the League of Nations
abandoned primarily because the Republicans wished to
make the league document party issue and before the
country in aggressive campaign stalking everything on
the peoples decision Press dispatch from Washington to
The Wisconsin State Journal
While President Wilson and Former President Taft for
ward looking men, leading great nonpartisan
support of the application the world of repres
enatve system of government, Senator Lodge and other
backward looking trying to line the Republican
party in opposition It incredible that this great
naon the hope Of mankind should stand athwart the path
of progress in time of need and dsappont the world of its
hope The issue of the presidential campaign of 1920 IN
sight is Progress against Reaction The candidates will
appear later The greatest lawgver of the modern world
ought be- and will not be- third term candidate.
The perversity of Senators LODGE Borah, Reed, and
Others finds lodgment the breast of Editor Hoard The
Jefferson County Union says:
Our legislature has very wisely adopted the Wilcox
resolution for the general plan for the League of Nations
and has urged Wisconsin congressman to give it the
most friendly consideration.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
BENJAMIN Williams,

the oldest settler of the Welsh settle
ment on the Pecatonica, died at his
home in Belmont township Sunday
evening, February &c. 1919. at the ripe
age of SO years, months, II days.
He was born in North Wales, August
10. 1925. He came to America with his
parents in 1845, and settled on farm
near Waukesha; and in 184S he came
to Mineral Point, and here he worked
until 1852.
October 5, 1859, he was married to
Miss Hannah Davies. His wife passed
away September 25, 1915. They are
survived by three sons and six daugh
ters.
Mr. Williams was agood neighbor,
friend and Christian. He was deacon
Of Peniel church for 35 years,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
Opens Dental Office in Kenosha.

Clarence P. Collins of Mineral Point
has opened a dental Office in Kenosha.
A Kenosha newspaper says:
DR.. Collins is not a stranger to Ken
osha. During the last summer he was
associated with DR.. L. E. Kaltenbach
in the Scholer Building and made many
friends while in Kenosha. He has COM
pleted his course in the dental college
and has returned to Kenosha to locate
permanently. His Office is equipped
with many of the latest devices for the
practice of dental surgery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
William Trembor.

former Mineral Point boy, died at his
his home III Freeport last week; aged
IA years. A Freeport newspaper says:
Coming to Freeport when but Is
years of age as poor boy, Mr. Tremhor
by hard work climbed the ladder of sue
cess gradually until he became one Of
the leading insurance men of the state,
attaining position reached but by few
men. He was known for his careful
and honest dealings throughout his en-
tire business career and very few
men of the community had more friends
than Mr. TrembOr.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
ENTERED INTO REST
Harvey Frid ay.

Harvey Friday, formerly of this city,
and son of Mr. and Mrs William Friday
626 Grand Ave-, Apt. 25, Milwaukee,
Wis, passed from this life at the Mt.
Sinai Hospital, February 20, 1919, after
seven weeks severe illness, which
was endured with Christian fortitude.
Deceased was well known in this city
and vicinity as d good, Industrious
young man, upright in all his dealings.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
FROM OUR BOYS OVER THERE
Harley !. Hicks,

who was The Democrats representative
at Linden before he joined the U. S.
army, has sent to- this Office from
France a copy of The Marian, issued
by Hospital Center organizations at
Mars sur Allier, France. It it is a very
bright publication with striking illus.
tratiOns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
RED CROSS NOTES

A quota of infants garments has been
received; also knitting quota of
sweaters, scarfs and stockings for chill
dren. These garments are badly needed
by refugees. Come and help. The Red
Cross rooms are open as usual, Wed
nesday, Friday and Saturday at 2 p. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
Birthday Of Mrs S. j. Kent.

The following item from The Mime
apolis Journal of Sunday last will be of
interest to many Mineral Point friends
of the Kent family: Mr. and Mrs J. E.
Kaye of 2026 Harriet Ave-, will be hosts
at supper this evening in celebration of
the birthday of Mrs Kaye's mother, Mrs
S. J. Kent. There will be 10 guests.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
POINT TOWN CAUCUS

A caucus will be held at the town
hall on Saturday, March 16, at p. m.
to nominate candidates for officers ef
the town of Mineral Point
CAUCUS COMMITTEE.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

The tax books of the City Treasurer
must be closed Monday, March 10. All
taxes unpaid at that date will be re-
turned as delinquent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
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, 1919-03-06
Hoo Sells For S1O,5OO.

Recently at Springfield. Ohio, fly
four nogs were sold for $65,8OO Breed
ers from all parts of the United States
attended the sale of Duroc Jersey stock.
Top King, boar, brought $10,500.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
Mrs Harvey Edwards 8

Belmont Success, February 28. = Mrs
Harvey Edwards of this city had stroke
Tuesday afternoon about 80, and died
that night at 12:40, without regain1ng
consciousness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
Meeting Of Civic Club.

There will be a Civic Club meeting
Saturday, March 8,(1919, at the Council
Rooms. ALI women interested in civic
matters are asked to be present for the
election of officers.
SECRETARY OF Civic CHR
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
OH BOY j!

This popular play will be presented
at Municipal Theatre, Mineral Point,
Monday, March II.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
THE LINDEN TOWN CAUCUS

will be held at the town hall, Linden,
Saturday, March 15, at 2:15 p. m.
CAUCUS COMMITTEE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
The Want Column.

Use the Want column in The Demo
and you will get good results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06
RAILWAY TRAIN SERVICE AT
MINERAL POINT
Change Of Time on Chicago, Mt.-
waukee e St. Paul Railway.
PASSENGER TRAINS.

PAb6ENUEF IfNkhINOs
On the c., M. & st. P. trains leave
daily at 700 a. m. and 100 p. N. ann
arrive at $40 p. m. and 1915 p. m.
On the Mineral Point & Northen
trains leave at 8:55 a. M, 80 p. N.
and 4:40 p. M; and arrive at 6:25 am;
IL 10 a. m. and 4:20 p. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1919-03-06

You will find it in the want column.