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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
FOE PROPERTY FOR DEBTS
Great Britain Renounces Right to Con-
fscate German Holdings in
United Kingdom.

Washington, Oct. 29.-State depart
ment officials, discussing Great Brit
aims announcement to the French for
eign office that it had renounced the
right of confiscation of German prop
erty in the United Kingdom, said it
was their understanding that any sur
plus Of German seized property over
that applied to the German debts
would not be coniscated by the Brit
ish government.
1t was explained that the British
had adopted the clearinghouse sys-
tem'' of dispoisng of the German seized
property under the terms of the treaty.
By this means German seized prop
erty in the United Kingdom would be
used to offset the claims of British ma
tionals against Germany, and the re-
mainder applied to war reparations.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
IITTTTHuITn1frTTHUIHmUInUDUpGUgI1DlTlIBI[uIT
THE MINERAL POINT
HIGH SCHOOL.
NrTJTE,EHIIHll0TIHTTTUIaDETWgUNETJI

The Mount Hor6b football game
was a much better game than the
one we played here with them. AL
though we were defeated by a score
of 81 to IS, our team played we'll
and it was a good clean game. The
team was entertained in the evening
at a Senior Banquet of the Mount
Horeb High School.
On Saturday our football boys will
play Fennimore High School at Fen
nimore.
Miss Priscilla Joscelyn, a former
student of M p. H. s., now of Ga
lena High School was a visitor here
Friday.
Misses Catherine Fisher and Ber-
niece May and John Ketter were Wis
itors on Monday.
The Girls and Boys Glee Clubs
will soon be organized. Miss York
will take charge of the work with
the girls and Mr.. Eager will lead the
boys.
A piano has been purchased for
Use in the Lower Ward School
building from the proceeds of the
musical entertainments Of the grades
On Wednesday High School will
commence at $40 and the full days
program run through the fore noon.
High School will remain closed thru
Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and
Friday to permit the teachers to at
tend the annual Teachers COnven-
ton in Milwaukee. The grade tea
chers will go to the Madison con-
ventiOn at later date.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The Peoples Church
Rev. John Birreii. Pastor.

Services for the week beginning
Nov. 8, 1920.
Society classes meet 900 a. m.
Sunday school 1000 a. m.
The Sunday school has been COM
pletely reorganized and new classes
formed. The best principles Of Re-
ligious education are being followed.
We earnestly hope for the fullest CO.
operation of the parents.
Public worship 1900 a. m.
Sermon to the children, subject,
Watch, leave no unguarded spot"
Parents are urged to encourage their
children to attend the morning ser
vice. Sermon to adults Subject,
Fulfill ye my joy
Junior League 2:30 p. N.
This is a vital service for children.
Epworth League 6:45 p. m.
Subject "Our church privileges and
obligations. Leader, Rev. J. Birrell.
Public worship 7:30 p. m. Sub
ject for sermon The right use OF
the world
Wednesday, Nov 10. Special
group meeting of Sunday school and
Epworth League workers. Delegates
to be here from different parts of
Plattevilie district. Speakers from
Chicago. Further announcement on
Sunday.
Prayer meeting Thursday, Nov.4.
Special fellowship meeting. Discus
sion on the duty of fellowship.
A hearty welcome to all who at
tend the church services. The pas
tor will gladly respond to all re-
quests for service and help.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
All Saints Day

All Saints and All Souls days
were celebrated with beautiful edi
flying services in ST. Mary's Church
on Monday and Tuesday, Rev. Fr.
Nicholas Weyer and Rev. Fr. Stephen
Klopfer of ST. Francis officiating.
The church was thronged with Wor-
shippers at all services. About six
hundred people received holy Com
munion. Owing to the inclement
weather the procession to ST. Mary's
Cemetery in commemoration of the
dead could not take place.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
Library Meeting at Platteville

4 very pleasant informal meeting
of trustees and librarians from Grant
Lafayette and Iowa counties was
held at Platteville Friday, Oct. 20.
Miss Merrill of the Wisconsin Free
Library Commission conducted the
sessions. The problems talked a.
bout were those which librarians in
smaller libraries meet in their work.
The discussions were interesting and
helpful. At the end of the morning
session. an excellent luncheon was
served by young ladies of the Nor
NAL School Domestic Science depart
ment, under the direction of their
teacher, Miss Amy White. There
were in attendance trustees and Ii
brarians from Fennimore, Darling
ton, Shullsburg ana PIatteville. Min
eral Point was represented by Miss
Mary r. Gundry and Miss Nettie
PrideauX Of the library board and
Miss Margaret Crawford Librarian
Mrs. Carrie Nicklas, librarian and
members of the library board of
Platteville extended a very cordial
welcome to all present in their new
and attractive library.
Miss Merrill spent Friday evening
at the Mineral Point Library.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev. Richard G. Kirkbr!de, Rector.

Rev. Richard G. kirkbrde, Rector.
Twenty-third Sunday after Trinity
500 a. m. Holy Communion
$3.50 a. N. Morning prayer
1920 a. III. Holy Communion and
sermon
1900 m. Sunday school
7:3O p. m. Evening prayer and
sermon.
This Week and Part Next
Thursday, Guild and Woman's
Auxiliary
Thursday Miss L. Stephens class
will meet in the guild room after
school
Thursday, 700 p. N. Choir prac-
tice.
Friday, 7:15 p. m. Prayer service
and address.
Friday, Altar Guild will meet after
service
Saturday, 2:30 p. m. Social houN
with the older boys and girls.
Monday, The young girls will meet
with Mrs. M. Pratt on Hoard ST. 7:15
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
Entertain Choir

The First Congregational Church
choir was mirthfully entertained at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs, Walter S.
Martin, 731 Center street last Sat
urday night with a topsy-turvy Hal
1owe'en party, which proved a genu-
inc Halloween affair with spooks,
goblins and witches working full
time The guests were ushered in
through the dining room window
Some of them were gOWned in such
a manner one could not tell whether
they were coming or going. The
evening was a very pleasant one and
will be long remembered by all pres
ent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
Resolutions by Friends of
Irish Freedom

At a meeting of citizens Of Miner
al Point Wisconsin, held on Sunday,
October 81, 1920, it was Resolved,
That we place upon record our ad-
miration for the herOism shown by
Terence MacSWiney, Lord Mayor Of
Cork, who died in an English prison,
after abstaining from food for sew
enty-four days as a protest against
the right Of England to govern his
country against its will; and by his
associates who met the same fate, in
the same cause, in prison in Cork;
That we record our adherence of
the tyrannical measures by which
the English government is seeking to
destroy the Irish Republic, terrorize
the Irish people, and substitute rule
by armed force fer government by
consent of the governed;
That we regard as shameful, and
a disgrace to humanity, the silence
of the governments of civilized states
in presence of the raids upon Irish
homes, Imprisonment of Irish patri-
OTIS, legalized killing of Ireland S
leaders, violation of Irish women,
murder of Irish children, and burn
ing of Irish homes, factories and
crops by English mercenaries in un-
iform.
That we protest against the con-
tinued recognition by the govern
ment of the United States of the Eng
lish government in Ireland, whose
rule can only be maintained there,
according to the admission of Prime
Minister Lloyd George, by recourse
to these methods of barbarism and
tyranny;
That we call upon the government
of the United States, and to that end
forward to the Secretary of State a
COPY of these resolutions, to recog-
nize officially the Elected govern
ment of the Republic of Ireland,
founded upon the votes of the people
and functioning with their approval
and support;
And that we pledge our moral and
material support to the people OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
THE ELECTIONS

The expected has happened.
The pendulum of public opinion
has swung back to normalcy and
Harding and Coolidge have car
ried the country by a tremen-
dous majority.
In Wisconsin Mccoy, Demo-
cratic candidate for governor
was supported by thousands Of
Republicans; but the reports
this morning indicate the elec-
tion of Blaine, the Republican
candidate.
The election Of =. S. Senator
is close between Lenroot and
Thompson.
The returns indicate the cleo
tion of John M. Nelson to Con-
gress.
In Iowa County Hillary is elec-
ted Sheriff; and 7. Harry Ar
thur is returned as County Clerk
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
The Salvation Army

The state canvass for the 1920
Home Service Fund for the Saliva
tion Army is showing a steady in
crease in activity and collections ac-
cording to reports received at head
quarters in Milwaukee, and they
have brought the state total of $227-
200 much nearer realization. The
presidential election did not inter-
fere, not even election day, since
that was tag day in counties where
campaign was on.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04

Another presidential election
in this great nation is passing
into history. While the result
is not in line with what The
Democrat holds to be right and
best in government; we have
no thought Of eschewing politics
as a thing that is evil; but will
continue right along trying to do
our part in the work Of self gov
eminent. After the 4 of March
next Harding and Coolidge will
be our President and Vice Presi-
dent and as such will be entitled
to kind and loyal support on the
part of the whole people. This
is truly the best government on
earth, even if election results
are not always pleasing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
THE >DEMOCRA
Producers Need the League


Milwaukee Journal: More and
more the economic phases Of the
League Of Nations are coming to the
fore as the producers Of America re-
alize how it would encourage the
creation Of a market for Americas
surplus which has increased rapidly.
Representatives Of nearly all the
farm organizations at Washington
are fast approaching the grave stu
alton in which many Of these Ameri-
can producers have been placed. A
merican consumers are holding off.
It is difficult to export our surplus
because Of the low exchange rate.
The season Of maximum supply and
shipment is here and market is
lacking. Many farm products are
even now selling below the cost Of
production.
Germany and Austria are still
technically at war with the United
States. We have no diplomatic and
trade representatives to stimulate
trade in those countries. Shipments
TO the countries of central Europe
are almost at q standstill, despite the
fact that German factories are closed
by the thousands for lack Of raw
materials and the people are suffer-
ing for food, which America has to
sell.
Copper has dropped to Is cents a
pound because there is no way to sell
and ship to E4rope. Cotton is down
nearly 20 cents pound, partly be-
cause German Spinners are unable to
buy over here. Our low grades of
wool are almost unstable because
manufacturers Of central Europe
cannot get credits. Wheat is below
50 bushel in the southwest, while
Europe is starving for lack Of Ameri-
can flour And SO the tale might be
prolonged.
A League Of Nations would help to
change all this. With America in
the League, with the peace treaty
signed, with all the terms of peace
known, central Europe might set to
work with a will. The people would
be able to buy and pay for American
products, because they would have
manufactured goods to sell. Ameri-
can producers in turn would have
their wanted markets and production
would be stimulated.
The League of Nations would at
least facilitate reconstruction and re-
sumption of the worlds commerce.
This is not the first object Of a lea
que devoted primarily to preventing
war, but it would be one of its great
incidental benefits.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
WON 7 AID BLACK
SEA BLOCKADE
::..*.2tion of England and France
Rejected by u. S.
BEATING COMING TO WRAN GEL
State De epartment Issues Statement
Saying U. S. Has Never Taken
Part in Any Movement
Against the Soviets.

Washington. Nov. 2.-An invitation
from England and. France to partici-
pate in the blockade of the Black sea
ports in the interests of General
Wrangel, the anti-BOlshevist leader
has been rejected by thefUnited States,
1t was announced by the State depart
ment.
Not only has the United States de
clined to permit it's ships now at Con
stantinOple to assist, but it has cabled
to Admiral Bristol, the American com
missioner at ConstantinOple, desiring
to know at whose instance the block
ade was ordered, against whom it is
directed and for what purpose it was
begun. Belief is expressed here that
the blockade is to help General Wran
gel, who is reported to be in severe
straits as a result of a huge offensive
now being directed against him by the
soviet armies. The State department,
however, is without information on
that point.
One Ship Held UP.
At least one Italian merchant ship
has already been held up by a Brit
ish cruiser. A representative from the
italian embassy called at the State de-
partment and gave formal notice that
italy is opposed to the blockade on the
ground that it is illegal and contrary
to the demands of humanity, and that
it is in violation of the inter-allied
agreement with regard to trade with
Russia.
This position, it is understood, is
practically shared by the United
States. The State department point
ed out that all restrictions between
have been removed and that any Amer
ican is privileged to conduct trade who
cares to do so.
May Enter Vigorous Protest.
Hence if it should develop that the
blockade was instituted for the pur
pose of shutting off trade between So
Wet Russia and other countries such
as Italy and the United States, it is
likely that this country will enter Wig
Orous protest on the side of the Ital-
ian government. An official Of the
State department said:
"The United States has never taken
part in movement against the soviet
government; on the contrary, we have
opened up trade and any one who
wants to trade with them has the priv
ilege Of doing So"
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
CUT IN WAGES IS HINTED
Chicago Contractors Intimate They
May Be Able to Ignore the
Unions.

Chicago, Oct. 2S.-Over score Of
contractors agreed in conference with
Michael ]. Faherty, president of the
board of local improvements. that
prices have reached their high level.
They said little, if any, reduction
could be expected next year unless
union labor agrees to accept smaller
wages.
Labor comprises 80 per cent of the
cost of all our work." said one "The
men now receive 81 an hour as COM
pared with Sc cents an hour four years
ago. There are more men now than
jobs. Unions say they will not cut
their scales, but We may be able to
obtain help willing to accept less"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
Operation for Appendicitis

Mrs. VIM. Weidenfeller went to
Madison Friday to visit few days
at the hospital with her son Fred,
who had been operated on the day
previous for appendicitis. We are
sorry to report that the young man
was for time in grave danger, but
glad to learn that he is greatly i'm
proved at this writing Highland
Press.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
OPPOSE RUSS INTERVENTION
Socialist and Labor Organizations
Plan Meetings Throughout
France.

Paris, Oct. 3O.-Decision has been
reached by the administrative COM
missions of the socialist party and the
General Confederation Of Labor to
cement relations and demand that the
League Of the Rights of Man join
them in order to take action against
intervention in Russia and to estab-
lish definite peace among the peoples.
Meetings with this purpose in view
are MANNED in all sections of France.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
ElISwOrth-TIudden

Mrs. Leila ELLSWORTH, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Allen, formerly
Of this city, and Mr.. Homer j. Lud-
den, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Lud-
den of Donna, Texas, were united in
marriage in GAINESVILLE Wednesday,
October 20, 1920. The bride and
groom are both graduates of our To-
cal High School and are well and
favorably known here. They will
make their home in Elkhorn. Hosts
of friends extend congratulations
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
q. RI. Schoenfeld, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
The church with a glad welcome for everyboC

Services for Sunday, Nov. Z, 1920
9:45 a. m. Bible School. There is
growth and renewed interest in all
departments. COME
10:45 a. m. Morning worship. Ser
mon subject Listening for Gods
Voice in Riot of other Voices
Evening Devotions Sermon sub
ject Staying the Mind on Things
Which ENQUIRE"
1880 p. NJ Thursday Prayer,
praise and Bible study.
Weekly Thought: Some people
have just enough religion to make
them miserable too much to be hap
py at dances and too little to be hap
py at prayer meetings.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
Pre-NuptfaI Shower

About sixty friends of Miss Jose
phine Finklemeyer gave a joyous
pre-nuptial shower in her honor at
the home of her brother G. H. Fin
klemeyer Friday evening and pre-
sented her with many beautiful
gifts. A sumptuous repast was
served
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
FinkIemeyer-Schaaf

Miss Josephine Finklemeyer, and
Mr.. Matt Schaaf, two we'll and fav-
orably known people in this commu-
nifty, were united in marriage in St.
Paul's Church Wednesday morning
at 500 o'clock, Rev. L. P. O'Reilly
officiating and using the double ring
service. Mrs. Marguerite Jayne of
Belmont was matron of honor and
Leo Finklemeyer served as best man.
After the ceremony a dainty wedding
breakfast was served to the bridal
party at the home Of the brides
aunt Mrs. John Finklemeyer. The
bride is endowed with all good quail
tiles to make a happy home. The
groom is honest and industrious. For
seventeen months he served over
seas with the 331st Field Artillery
Of the Z. S. A. as first class cook.
On their return home from we'd
ding trip to Milwaukee and Chicago
they will reside on the groom's farm
five miles south of this city Many
friends extend congratulations
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
FAIR MEETING

The annual meeting Of the South
western Wisconsin Fair was held at
the Commercial Club rooms Wednes-
day afternoon, October 27. The an
nual report of the secretary and the
treasurer was read and accepted;
and the following directors were
elected: F. E. Davisson, w. J. Pen
hallegon, w. P. Bliss, F. j. Martin,
Frank Jeuck, James Waters, Charles
C. Neal, r. G.. White, G. E. Martin,
John D. Bennett and Clyde Bachelor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
Annual Event

The ladies of Trinity Church will
hold their annual Bazaar and Har-
vest Home Supper at the Parish Hall
on the afternoon and evening of
Thursday, November II. Supper
from $50 until all are served. Tick
cts for supper 50cents. The public
are cordially invited to attend.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
TreVillian-DaVies

Miss Dorothy Trevillian, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Trevillian and
Mr. Roger Davies, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. j. Davies, worthy, esteemed
young people of our city, were quiet
ly married in Galena, Ill. Wednes-
day, Oct. 27, 1920. Many friends
wish them all joy and happiness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
Legion Post Meeting

A meeting of the Homer and Lee
Parkinson Post of the American Lee
gion will be held at the Commercial
Club Friday evening, Nov. 5, 1920.
1t is important that all members re-
port.
w. l.. GRANGE, Post Commander
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
ROX SOCIAL,

A box social will be held at Oak
Park School Friday evening, Nov. 5.
ANNA FECHT, Teacher
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04
Pipe Social

There will be a pipe social (bas-
ket) and program at the Broadview
School Nov. 10, 1920. Program at
8o'clock. Everyone welcome.
JANE BURKE, Teacher
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04

unconquerable determination, mani
tested to the world by endurance in
sacrifice which has won for MacSwi
ney and his companions, and for the
people whose cause they championed
the approval Of all lovers of liberty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04

Co-Worker Bazaar Thurs, Dec. 2:
The Co-Workers of the Congrega-
tional Church will hold their annual
bazaar Thursday, December 2, 1920.
Supper served at o'clock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04

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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-11-04

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