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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
Card of Thanks
Norris X. BOtSfOrd'S Accidental
Death

The Great Falls Tribune: Norris
X. Botsford, chemist at the B and NJ
smelter, was electrOcuted Monday
afternoon, when a piece of metal
pipe with which he was sounding
the depths of dust in the fue to the
big smoke stack touched a high DOW
er wire.
Mr.. BOtsfOrd had been in the en-.
ploy of the Great Falls smelter about
four years. He was member of the
Masonic fraternity.
Mr.. BOtsfOrd is survived by his
widow, who was before marriage
Miss Mary Weidenfeller of Mineral
Point. She accompanied the body Of
her husband from Great Falls to
Platteville, the home of his parents,
where the funeral was held
Mr.. Botsford was born in Gratiot.
January 3, 1894 He graduated
from the Platteville High School and
from the Wisconsin School of Miners.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
Magazine for January

Scribners Magazine for January
begins the new year with the opening
chapters of John Galsworthys sedial,
"To Let" 1t will carry Ito an end
the study of the possessive instinct
The Forsyte Saga" Readers of
"The Man Of Property" Indian
Summer Of a Forsyte," "In Chan
cery," and awakening" will look
forward to the new story with espec-
ial zest, but new readers equally will
find their interest immediately en-
gagged in the setting for what prom
ises to be love story of absorbing
interest and intensive play Of varied
characters. In this first instalment
one of the chapters has some anus
ing comment on the extremists in
modern art. A Galsworthy novel is
always a literary event, and this one
seems to have more than the usual
elements of popularity.
Judge Franklin Chase Hoyt, of the
Children's Court, contributes the last
Of his articles, when the Call Comes
to Them" a picture of the lure of
adventure for children, and plea
for a greater appreciation of our ma
tional obligation in helping welfare
work and right methods of teaching
among the children in whose hands
will rest the country's future.
"The Crisis in Education,'' by Lee
Russell, discusses the critical situa-
tion in regard to teachers in our
schools and colleges. Thousands
have gone into more lucrative en-
ployment, and all over the country
the question of finding new teachers
is vital one.
Henry van Dyke, in the twelfth
and last of his articles on Guide
Posts and Camp Fires" writes about
Saying Good-by'-of greetings and
the thoughts that follow the coming
and going Of friends and those we
love. He says we have no words
quite as expressive as some other
languages, but perhaps in our $50
long we say the same thing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
A VERY IMPORTANT MATTER

The Public Service Company wish
es to call your attention to the adv.
carried in this weeks issue Of The
Democrat concerning safety to the
lives of children and grown ups in
the way of handling fallen wires.
Recently a man visited our office
who had picked up and carried out Of
the street fallen wire. Had this
wire been of the right voltage the
man would undoubtedly been killed.
We wish to caution everyone when
wire is noticed lying in the street
to call the Public Service Company's
office Immediately and a man who
understands the conditions will be
sent at once to repair same.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
A HAPPY AND GOOD NEW YEAR
7uSh Of The Democrat for readers
Services at st. Paul's

The Christmas services at st.
PauPs Church were very beautiful
and gratifying. High Mass was eel
ebrated at 1920 by the local pastor,
Rev. L. P. O'Reilly and during which
the choir, under the direction of
Miss Maud Keyes, rendered The
Hammered Mass in a very pleasing
manner. The church was beautiful
ly decorated with cut and potted
flowers: and it was also filled to it's
utmost capacity, which goes to show
there were a great many worshipers
out on that day to pay homage to the
new born King.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
Conditions Confronting the
Farmer

In a letter to the editors of
Wisconsin Dean Russell of the
College of Agriculture, =. Of W.,
says some mighty good things
in regard to the outstanding is
sres which Wisconsin farmers
will be called upon to consider
during the coming year. He puts
the case strongly and concisely
as follows:
Stay in Business.
Farsighted farmers recognize
that this is not time to quit and will
keep right on doing the job that they
best know how to do, and raising
the crops and products for which
their farms are best adapted. Far
ming is a long time proposition. One
cannot hope to attain success by
changing his business at every turn
in the tide. Better methods will win
Improve Production.
This is no time to follow the
majority and become discouraged
Instead, it is the time to build up
production by buying better things
at low prices. Build on low prices.
Secure Better Farm Credits.
Many Wisconsin farmers need
two kinds Of credit, long time and
short time loans at reasonable rates
and upon fair terms. Finance agri-
culture for prosperity.
More Complete Storage Facilities
Many marketing ills are due to
dumping Of products at harvest time,
when prices are generally the lowest.
More and better storage would en-
able producers to eliminate much
speculation and obtain better prices.
Feed the market gradually-don't
dump.
Bring Markets Nearer.
Transportation has an impor
tant bearing on farm prices. World
supply influences many Wisconsin
farm product prices-a Great Lakes
waterway will move Wisconsin to the
seabOard.
Hear the Pioneer Call.
Driven by industrial unrest, la
Dor turns to the unclaimed farms in
the cut-over districts of Upper Wis
consin. Make a farm and a home
for your family.
Face Market Changes.
Bring the consumer and produc-
er nearer together by cutting out all
uneconomic steps in marketing.
Higher prices for the farmer, yet no
higher for the consumer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
Christmas at St. Nlary'S

Christmas at st. Mary's Church
was solemnized with edifying servi-
ces. First high mass was celebrated
at $50 by Rev. Fr. Nicholas Weyer
and an eloquent english sermon en-
phasized the birth Of the infant Je
sus by FIR. Camillus Becker, rector of
ST. Lawrence College, Mt. Calvary.
The edifce was filled to its capa-
city. About six-hundred people re-
ceived holy communion. Sweet seen
ted flowers and many tapers on the
affairs, crib representing the scene
in Bethlehem made a scene of beauty
The special music by the large
choir with the violin accompaniment
helped to fill ones heart with joy and
thoughts of the new born King.
Rev. Camillus Becker was the eel
ebrant of the 1890 o'clock mass and
preached an excellent english sermon
Solemn benediction with the blessed
sacrament and the singing of the TIE
Deum closed the beautiful festive
services of the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
Cantata PleaSeS

The Christmas Cantata entitled
"From Manger to Throne" which
was rendered by the choir of the
First Congregational Church last
Sunday night was an unusually tai
ented production and was rendered
in a manner which brought delight
and profit to congregation of six
hundred listeners. 1t was an even
ing of inspiration to everyone pres
ent and to the choir is due unstinted
commendation for this pleasing mu-
sical treat.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
TARIFF FOLLY

In 1919 the export business in
agricultural products constituted ap-
proXimately SIS per cent of all export
business. Agricultural products eX-
ported were about $4,250, 100000
while all other products exported
were worth $3,5OO,0O0,O 0,OO0-Secre-
tary Meredith to the Seventh Nation
al Foreign Trade Convention which
met in San Francisco May 12-15,
1920.
Congress is now passing a tar
iff bill ostensibly to help the
farmer. Could folly go farther?
To men who think clearly and
fundamentally the logic of E.
vents of the last few years has
proved beyond a peradventure
that the American farmers sure
hope Of greatest prosperity lies
in expanding foreign commerce; !;
and not in tariff barriers. Prices
of farm products ought to soon
recover; and they will recover if
the tariff tinkers do not prevent.
1t is a long time since The
Democrat quoted approvingly
an editorial article from the Chi
cago Tribune; but here is one
upon this important tariff sub
ject that contains much truth
and wisdom:
American farmers asked their rep
resentatives in congress for a tenn
poray tariff bill to relieve their eco
nomic troubles. The lower house of
congress promptly complied with the
request Probably the farmers are
pleased We are glad of that, but
we are somewhat sad at the spectacle
of legislators from whom we had
hoped for important work occupying
their time with such cheap political
buncombe.
The relief legislation now goes to
the senate. There is some doubt as
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
ENTERED INTO REST
Herbert r.. EarcOe

On Wednesday morning, December
%, at the Mineral Point Zinc Works,
where he was employed, Herbert e.
Varcoe was accidentally killed by the
bursting of an emery wheel. His
sudden death cast a sadness over
this community.
The funeral was held Friday af-
ternoon at st. Pauls Church, Father
OReilly officiating. The large atten-
dance and the many beautiful floral
emblems betokened the sympathy of
loving friends. The body was laid
to rest beside his son Herbert S. Var
coe in st. Pauls Cemetery.
Herbert Ellsworth Varcoe, son of
George VarcOe and Elizabeth Pol.
lard Varcoe, was born March 7, 1870
in Linden township, where his boy
hood days were spent. In 1893 he
was united in marriage to Miss Eliz-
abeth Lynch of Mineral Point and to
them was born one son, who died in
1902. Their married life was spent
in Wisconsin, with the exception of
five years which they lived on a homo
stead in Colorado.
Mr.. VarcOe was highly esteemed
as a man of good character and quiet
habits. He is survived by his be
reaved wife, four brothers and three
sisters.
Card of Thanks
| hereby extend heartfelt and sim
cere thanks to many friends for their
kindness and sympathy in my great
bereavement through the sudden
death of my beloved husband
Mrs H. f.. VARCOE
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
An Old HOStelry Closed

Owing to the illness of the proprie~
tor, Mark w. Terrill, the business of
the City Hotel has been closed. The
place is an old land mark of Mineral
Point. It was opened and conducted
for many years by Mr.. TerrilPs ia
ther, the late William Terrill, who
came to Mineral Point in 1853.
Mark w. and Miss Lizzie TerrilI are
the surviving members of the family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
Christmas. at Trinity Church

What a pleasing sight to see par
church on Christmas Eve, to sing
those old carols and to hear the stO
ry of the Christ Child; they came tC
bring their gifts for Missionary Work
which was a good sum. After the
service we all went over to the par
ish house to take in more thoughts
of the birth of Christ through a play
put on by the Sunbeam society called
Bethlehem, which was very good.
The small children were not with
out talent, they used it in taking
their part in entertaining the people
which was good indeed.
Then came the distribution of the
gifts, all seemed pleased to think OF
the spirit in which these children
had in giving their gift before re
ceiving one themselves.
The midnight service was very
well attended, a goodly number pre-,
sented themselves at the Altar to re
ceive the Sacrament early on Christ
mas morning. The anthem sung by
the choir together with the carols
made the services seem like Christ
mas, the decorations in the church
all points to that higher Being that
was born on Christmas Morn.
The solo sung by Mr.. E. Weisen,
Jr. needs great praise; and want to
thank all who gave their time and
money to make Christmas what it
appeared to be in Trinity Church.
Last Sunday we had the pleasure
to have with us one of our old pa
rishioners Mr. H. Snow, Jr., who is
very much interested in the old
church, he attended two services, al
so taught in one of our Church
school classes. No doubt it seemed
good to be there, where he and his
people used to worship and work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
CITY ORDINANCES
Relating to Riding on Had Sleighs
and Skating

and Skating
The common council of the city of
Mineral Point do ordain as follows:
Section /. All persons are hereby
prohibited from riding on hand sleds
or skating on any of the following
streets, alleys or sidewalks toWit:
High street, Commerce street, Front
street, Henry alley, Jail alley from
Vine to Commerce street and Vine,
Chestnut and Iowa streets south of
High street, or on any of the side
walks therein; and any person who
shall be found riding on a hand sled
or skating on either of the above
in, shall on conviction thereof be
fined not less than two dollars nor
more than five dollars, together with
costs and charges for prosecution,
for each and every offense.
Requiring the Owner or Occupant
to Keep the Sidewalk i'm Front
OF His PREMISES Free from
DISTINCTIONS
The common council of the city of
Mineral Point do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Every owner or occu-
pant Of premises within the city of
Mineral Point shall keep the side
walk in front of his premises free
from distractions; and on failure or
neglect so to do he SHALL on cOnvic-
ton thereof, be subject to a fine not
exceeding ten dollars and the costs of
prosecution; and in default of the
payment of such fine and costs he
shall be committed to the common
jail Of Iowa county for term not
exceeding twenty days.
Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in
force from and after it's passage and
publication.
Relating to Distractions on Streets
and Sidewalks
Sec. 8. No bench, box, barrel, bale
goods or merchandise shall be suf
fered to cucumber the streets or
sidewalks longer than twenty-four
hours, and then only for the purpose
of unpacking such goods; and no
goods or merchandise shall be sus-
pended over the sidewalk at less
elevation than seven feet in the clear.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
Family Reunion

The sons and daughters of Mrs.
John Greenwood, Sr. and their fam
lies held a joyous family reunion at
Day. A sumptuous dinner and sup
per were served to about twenty
eight people.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
The Democrats Advertising
Rates

Since July 1, 1920 the rate
charged national advertisers has
been 20 cents per inch for space and
10 cents per inch for composition.
Regular local advertisers on for
mer contracts have been carried thru
out the year at the old rate of Is
cents per inch per year. After jan
uary 1, 1921 the rate will be 20 cents
per inch.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
Farmers & Citizens Bank
Stockholders MeefinD

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Farmers & Citizens
Bank will be held at its Office in the
city of Mineral Point on Tuesday,
January IL, 1921 at 1 o'clock p m.
PHILIP HEWITT, President
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
The Wornan's Auxiliary

of Trinity Church will meet at the
Parish House Thursday, January 6,
at 8 o'clock. Important business.
Election of officers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
Will Close Christmas and
New Years

The barber shops of Mineral Point
will be closed all day Christmas and
New Years, but will be open Friday
night before until IL o'clock
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS
Town of Mineral Point

Commencing with Tuesday, Janu-
ary 4, 1921, will be at the Iowa
County Bank daily until further no
tice for the purpose of collecting
taxes.
w. H. MITCHELL, Town Treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
Taxpayers City of Mineral Point

Taxpayers City Of Mineral Point
I will be at the Treasurer's Office
in the City Hall building for the pur-
pose of collecting taxes on Monday,
January 8, 1921. Office hours from
9 to IL and from 1 to 4.
HENRY G.. SPRINGER, City Treas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30
The Square Deal Dairy Co

Made $40 and six-tenths per hun
dred for the last half November milk
Also pay cash for cream. Give us
a trial. Just below Martins Hard
ware Store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-12-30

Use the want column in the Demo
crat and you will get results,
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-09-16
TROOPS QUELL REDS
 IN TERRIFIC BATTLE
METAL WORKERS REFUSE TO Ac- CEPT EMPLOYERS COM
 PROMISE.
VIOLENT BATTLE IN PRIEST
Italy Looks To Premier To Bring Or der Out of Thrc atened Chaos Revolt Reaches the Fight
 ing Stage.

Trest-A Socialist revolt in which barricades were erected in the streets and artillery. rifles and machine guns and bombs were freely employed in a struggle between the rioters and the military, broke out here recently. Italian troops and naval forces, how ever, succeeded in completely restor ing order At late hour the troops were patrolling the streets and de stroyer anchored in the harbor com handed the public square.
 The fighting was sharp while it last ed The Socialists, who were we'll armed and amply supplied with am mnnition. challenged the troops to ad- vance upon their barracades. Both sides then opened fire and sharp vol leys were exchanged Several of the soldiers were wounded by bullets from the rifles of the entrenched So cliasts, while numerous casualties oc- cured in the Socialistic ranks.
 As evening approached the military drew artillery into position and pre- pared for q concerted attack. Before this was delivered however, Civil Governor Mosconi sent an ultimatum to the Socialist leaders ordering them to withdraw from the streets.
 The leaders of the revolt ultimate ly decided to bow before the govern or's threat of more drastic measures and the rioters tore down their en- trenchments, indicating they had abandoned the fight, and fell back from the streets. The caribineers and the royal guards, who have been sta toned in the vicinity Of the hill in the heart of the populous section, which tine Socialists had held. there upon were withdrawn from their bar racks through the streets, the men shouting cries of victory" from their camions
 The destroyer which played part in the action to put down the revolt arrived in the harbor during the af- ternoon and anchored immediately facing the public square.
 Civil Governor Mosconi issued an order prohibiting movement in the streets after 10 D. m. and also forbid ding anyone looking out of windows in the San Giaeomo district. where sniping has been frequent. The So cialist wounded had been taken to an improvised hospital in the Church of San Giacomo, where thry were left to await the arrival of nurses and medi- cal supplies.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-09-16
EATONIC Users $ Do This-Get the
 Greatest Benefits

Chicago. Ill.-Thousands of reports from people all over the U. $. who have tested eatonie, show the greatest benefits are obtained by using 1t for a few weeks, taking one or two tablets after each meal.
 Ea.onic users know that it stops BelchinC, Floating Heartburn, and Stomach Mseries quickly, but the really lasting benefits are obtained by using eatonic long enough to take the harmful excess acids and gases entire ly out of the system. This requires little time, for eatonic takes up me excess acidity and poisons and carres them out of the body and of course, when it is all removed, the sufferer gets well. feels fne-full of life and pep.
 If you have been taking an eatonse now and then, be sure and take 1t regu- larly for a time and obtain all of these wonderful benefits. Please speak to your druggist about this, so that he can tell others that need this help. Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-09-16
BANDIT KILLED IN RUNNING
 BATTLE WITH DETECTIVES
Criminals Take Dead and Injured and Escape in Auto With Off,
 cers in Pursuit

St. Loais.--One bandit was shot and killed and one wounded during a revolver battle with deputy sherihs following an attempt 10 rob the farm house of Miss Melissa McCurdy, four miles north of Bunker Hill, III.
 The bandits were encountered near the farm by Robert McCurdy, 1s years old, of 34f5 Virginia avenue, St Louis. and they shot him after they had pleaded with him 10 assist them in caring for their dead companion and the wounded man McCurdy was only slightly wounded in the left breast
 The bandits then picked up their dead companion. carried him to their automobile, which had been left in q woods near by, and escaped, after Me- Curdy had emptied his revolver at them.
 The first atter"pt to rob the Me Cm-ly home was made by the four bandits recently The bandits were driven off by McCurdy and his uncle, Gus GocEa.
 The authorities at Bunker HIFr were notified and two deputy sheriffs were sent to the McCurdy home The ban dits returned in their second attempt te rob the farmhouse and the revolver battle followed
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-09-16
INVENTIVE GENIUS
 R0BS CAL0MEL 0F
 NAUSEA AND DANGER
Doctors Favorite Medicine Now Purified and Refined from All Objectionable Effects. "Calo- tabs the New Name.

What will human ingenuity do nextf Smokeless powder, wireless telegraphy. horseless carriages, colorless iodine, taste less Quinine,--now comes nausealess calo- mel The new improvement called "Calo- tabs" is now on sale at drugstores.
 For biliousness, constipation and indi- gestion the new calomel tablet is a prac- tically perfect remedy, as evidenced by the fact that the manufacturers have au- thorized all druggists to refund the price if the customer is not perfectly delighted" with Calotabs. One tablet at bedtime with a swallow of water-that's all. No taste. no nausea. no gripping. no salts. By morn- ing your liver is thoroughly cleansed and you are feeling fine. with hearty appe- tite. Eat what you pfease-no danger-go about your business
 Calotabs are not sold in bulk Get an original package. sealed. Price. thirty nve cents.--t adv.b
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-09-16

regular, do not suffer the palhs useq to- keep house and do all my work. l recommend your medicine to all who s1ffer as I did and you may use my let fer as you like. Mrs. MINNIE MITCH ELL, Harrington, Me.
 There are many women who suffer as Mrs. Mitchell did and who are being bene- fited by this great medicine every day. It has helped thousands of women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, Liberation, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bearing down feeling, indigestion, and nervous prostration.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound contains no narcotics or harmful drugs. It is made from extracts of roots and herbs and is safe medium for women. If you need special advice write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Go. (confidentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-09-16
DODSON STOPS
 SALE OF CAL0MEI
SDodson's Liver Tone' is Taking Place of Danqeron.
 Sickening Chemical, Say Druggists

Every druggist in town has noticed great falling off in the sale of calomel. They all give the same req son. Dodson's Liver Tone is taking its place.
 "CalomeI is dangerous and people know it." Dods0n's Liver Tone is per sonally guaranteed by every druggist who sells it. A large bottle doesn't cost very much but if it fails to give easy relief in every case of liver slug gishness and constipation. just ask for your money back.
The Nevada County picayune., 1920-09-16

Dodson's Liver Tone is pIeasauA tasting. purely vegetable rerpadv harmless to both children and adu,+s Take spoonful art nigbt and wake m feeling fine; no biliousness sick hood ache. acid stomach oy constinatsa bowels. It doesn't grlpe or cause in. convenience all the next day like win. lent casomei. Take dose of colo,no, today and tomorrow you will fael weak, sick and nauseated. Don't lose day.--Adv.