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Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
Rents Hurt Ghost Industry.


In England desperate people In
search of houses to rent or buy are
advertising that ghosts are no draw
back Amy one who happens to own
a hitherto unrented house because tra-
dltion says it is haunted Is assured
that the seekers for domicile will
accept it at the rental asked for re-
gardless of the haunter or hauntess.
1t is suspected that in England, as
in several other countries. ghosts of
landlords would be less Objectionable
than those of other folk. Whatever
his losses in the past, the landlord
as a rule is regarded In these days
with deep suspicion as profiteer. In
many cases this attitude is probably
unfair; there are some considerate
landlords.-Toronto Globe. -.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
U. S. Reds linked to soviets.

Washington. = Evidence that tht
Communist party of America is
tightly connected" with the Russian
third internationnle was disclosed in
report received by the Department
of Justice in the examination of
Witty Shackman, arrested by the Chi
cago- police Search of Shackmans
residence revealed. Il bulletin, type
written in Russian, which stated that
since the election of John Reed to the
executive committee of the third in
ternationale the United Communist
party sis tightly connected with this
organization.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
PARIS Great Aae piscredlted.

Is 1t worth. while, when money is
needed for legitimate objects, to an
swer the appeal to save from sale the
cottage in which Thomas Parr livedr ?
His claim to fame is that he lived to
be 152 and that he did penance for Inn
mortality at 100. Careful inquiry last
century dlscredited the tradition as to
the number of his years. His age was
.attested only by village gossip and by
quacks; who sold what they falsely
called PARIS Life Pills" Brought to
court in what was alleged to be his
153d year. Parr died in the course of a
few months, killed by excessive diet
London Mail. !.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
Poles lake $4,000 Prisoners.

Warsaw.--President Pilsudski is at
the northern front personally com
manding the drive which it is an
nounCed has resulted in the complete
defeat of sixteen Russian Bolshevist
divisions. The staffs of the Third and
Fourth Bolshevist armies have been
captured and the staffs of four divl-
sions and of several brigades and regi-
ments also have been taken prisoner.
Prisoners number $4,000. Guns to the
number of 1876 have been captured, in
addition to 900 machine guns.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
DAIRY
FACTS
AMPLE COLD STORAGE SPACE
Survey Shows That 16o Warehouses
Have Room for 1eo,ooo.ooo
Pounds of Butter.

The bureau of markets, United
States department of agriculture, has
just completed survey of the space
available for the storage of butter in
the cold storages throughout the
United States for the present season.
Reports have been received from
approximately 160 warehouses. They
show that during the month Of June
they had space available for the carry
ing of 141, 100000 pounds, and that
during July they expected to have ad-
ditional space sufficient to store 49,
100000 pounds. OF this amount. space
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
COWS REQUIRE FRESH WATER
Low Milk Flow viii Result If Animals
Are Compelled to Drink From
Polluted Ponds.

;, Good water should be provided at
all times. Cows should not be forced
to drink stale and polluted water from
ponds and marshes. When this is the
case their demands are not supplied
and low milk flow will be the result.
according to R. w. Clark of the Colo
RADIO Agriculture college.
Eighty-seven per cent of milk is
water and COW giving FIVE gallons OF
milk a day, would require about thir-
ty-five pounds Of water for 1t alone,
besides a larger amount for the other
requirements of the body.
K Wafer should be accessible at all
times.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
Hypersensitive.

Here's mighty Interesting map
of the place where old Cap Kid is said
to have come ashore frequently" re-
marked the willing worker.
Il thought you were supposed to
be securing campaign funds;' com
mented the hustler in tones of weary
sarcasm.
Il am doing my best. But you
can't ask any of the live ones for sub
scrlptions without getting yourself
talked about, l have about decided
our only chance is to dig up some
buried treasure" -.' &c..
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
GIRL SHOT BY
AUTO BANDITS
THREE THUGS ATTACK KANSAS
CITY PAIR IN CAR, KILLING
SOCIETY GIRL.
.SHOTW|THOUTWARNINC
NO CAUSE HAS YET BEEN DIS.
COVERED FOR APPARENT
CoLD-BLooDED ACT.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. A motor
car ride of two of Kansas City's most
prominent younger society set ended
fatally for one and the wounding OF
the other when Florence Barton, "a
daughter of klmber /. Barton, presi.
dent of the McElwain- Barton Shoe
Company, died on the way to a hospl-
tai from wounds received when she
and her companion,. Howard X. Win
ter, were held up by three bandits
while in the latters coupe ON Eighty
seventh street about one and one
fourth miles east of Hillcrest road.
The couple had been riding since
9;3O in the evening and had driven
through SwOpe park and out onto
Eighty-seventh street. Winters, ac-
cording 10 his story, had stopped his
car to light Il cigar. Immediately after
stopping the machine another motor
drew alongside.
A man stepped from the other ma
chine, touring car, inquiring the
road TO Lees summit. Two other men
in the car remained in their seats.
Winters said he told the inquisitor
ITO go straight ahead" and at the
same time he saw the man held a
pistol and put up his hand to shield
his face. At that instant, he said,
the man without provocaton started
firing.
Several shots-how many Winters
could not tell eXactly-he felt his arm
burn, he said, and his companion cry
out, "My God l am shot !"
He asked the bandit to stop firing
and leave them alone He was then
to turn out the lights"
on his car. When he did so the car
bearing the three backed up, turned
around and drove west at high rate
Of speed.
Waiting a few minutes until the car
lad disappeared over the hill to the
west, Winters drove on east to the
country home of Mr.. Roy b. Garvey.
There he stopped his car at the drive,
picking up Miss Barton in his arms,
lie carried her into the yard and laid
Ter on the driveway. All this time he
lad been calling for help. He finally
ucceeded in wakening Garvey, who |
When he saw what was the matter,
Irove the couple to the office of DIR. |
Y. W. Hobbs, in Roytown.
Winters was given emergency treat
nent by Dr. Karl Twyman at Inde-
and later removed to the
It. Regis hotel, where the bullet, a
I8-callber, soft-nose, was removed.
winters" said DR.. Twyman, twas
hot just above the elbow, the bullet
lancing down from the outer side
f the arm. He was badly powder
urned on both his hands and his face,
nd large hole was burned in his
1T sleeve. part Of the clothing being
arrled into the wound"
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
Making Sure.

Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs.
Torkins, II am glad to see you taking
as much interest in politics as you for
merly,tOok in racing"
ut is the duty of every man and
woman to take an interest in politics" :"
DO you wish me to vote for the
same candidate that you do Pa 49,
"Why shouldn't yeu?"ot ,....,
Il thought it might be a good idea
for me to vote for the other one. It
would be satisfaction to feel that one
or thetother of us has at lasttsucceed-
ed in picking a winner"
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
A Rennlar One !.

He was looking for good canine
companion, and had..answered an ad-
vertisement in the newspaper The
following conversation ensued:
You advertised a sensible dog for
saleT' -.
Yep"
What do you mean by sensible
dog?"
This pup has never had a ribbon
around his neck and has never ridden
in limousine since the day he was
born He's a happy-hearted, bone
burying, cat-chasing, 100 per cent
0og. Houston Post.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
Bandits Raid Gambling House.

Philadelphia, Pa.-One detective is
dead, several persons are suffering
from serious gunshot wounds and four
men are being held without bail here
as the result of a revolver duel be-
tween four gangsters and the police
following the Illustration of a hOldup
in house at SIG Passayunk avenue,
which the police allege has been con-
Quoted for several months as gam
bling house.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
Shoe Workers to Adjust Scale.

Hayerhill, Mass.-Representatlves of
the Shoe Workers Protective Union
md the Haverhill Shoe Manufacturers
Association have agreed to resume ne
gotlations looking toward acceptance
of a working agreement designed to
prevent strikes or lockOuts for two
years. 1t also was agreed that n com
mittee representing both should begin
at once the work Of classifying the
factories and adjusting the wage
scale
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08

sufficient for the storage of 15,SO0,OOO
pounds had been contracted for be-
fore June 10.
During the month Of June, in 1919,
these same warehouses increased
their holdings by 45,5OO,OOO pounds
and during July by 270OOOOO pounds,
and their total holdings on August
were 95,200O0O pounds. The total
holdings reported from all warehouses
on September l, 1919 amounted to
little more than 131,00O,O0O and the
holdings of that date were the largest
on record.
AS 160 warehouses have sufficient
space this year for the. storage of
more than 190,O00,O0O pounds, there
will evidently be quite surplus of
space.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
Sparinu Her FEELINGS.

"The prlma donna says she won't
follow the trained chimpanzee."
1--WE can't change the bill just to
please her" said the vaudeville man.
ager. Tell her to stay in her dressing
room until time to go on and she won't
know whether she's following a
trained .chimpanzee or a troupe of
dancing seals"
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
Many a Pretty Face
Spoiled by Pimples

Not only are these pimples and
splotches disfguring, but they lead
to serious skin diseases that spread
and cause the most discomforting
irritation and pain. Sometimes they
foretell Eczema, boils, blisters, scaly
eruptions and other annoyances that
burn like flames of fire, and make
you feel that your skin is ablaze.
If you are afflicted with this
form of skin disease do not expect
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
Don't FORGET cutlcura raIoum

When adding to your toilet requisites.
An eXquisitely scented face, skin, baby
and dusting powder and perfume, rem
1ering other perfumes superfluous.
You may rely on 1t because one of the
0uticura Trio (Soap, Ointment and
Talcum). 25c each everywhere.-Adv.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08

to be cured by lotions, ointments,
saives and other local remedies, as
they can not possibly reach the
source Of the trouble, which is in
the blood. Begin taking S.S.S. to-
day, and write complete history
Of your case to our chief medical
adviser who will give you special
instructions. without charge. Write
at once to Medical Director. 152
Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
A Short Drive.

"They tell me this moonshine stuff
will drive man crazy
'It hasn't much drlvin' to do" an
swered Uncle Bill Bottletop. ANY
man who drinks moonshine is foolish
TO start with"
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08
"Pape'S DlapepSIn" for Indigestion

'Pape's Diapepsn" is the quickest,
surest relief for Indigestion, Gases, Flatu-
lence, Heartburn, Sourness, Fermentation
or Stomach Distress caused by acidity.
A few tablets give almost immediate
stomach relief and shortly the stomach
Is corrected so you can eat favorite foods
without fear Large case costs only 90
cents at drug. store Absolutely harmless
and pleasant. Millions helped annually.
Best stomach corrective known-Adv.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08

Nothing squeezes the water out of
a mans possessions like a visit from
the assessor.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08

Next to the kindly act is the appre-
citation thereof.
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08

Girls like 2 compIiments-also Ice
cream and oysters. -
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08

If you go into a labyrinth take a
clew with you. r.. .',: e.: ...s
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08

Whatsoever man .reaps some man
must have planted. ~
Taiban Valley news., 1920-10-08

Some men take to religion as a po-
litical afterthought-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-02-26
Good Men Come and Go.

Thomas Gundry, thoroughly known
and as thoroughly respected, succumbed
to deaths call through the agency of
paralysis Sunday, Feb %, 1920 BY
his life it is beyond question that this
community enjoyed the presence of
good, genial member, and that by his
death loss has been sustained.
MIR. Gundry was born Oct. %, 1870,
in Camborne, England. At the age of
two years he arrived in this country
with his parents, who located in Grays-
vile Settlement, adjoining this city on
the southeast. This place has known
him for seventy-seven years. When
youth he piloted OK and horse teams
hauling merchandise and all kinds of
freight from town to town in this sec
ton and when il was wild and woolly
He readily became a good driver and
skilled in the care of horses.
Being of adventurous nature, when a
young man Mr.. Gundry practically
linked" across the Indian infested
plains to ransack the "in'ards" of
mother earth in California and other
far western points. There was not
much success attendant upon the adj
venture and his sojourn out there did
not extend over many years.
On the 10Th of November, 1862, he
was united in marriage to Catherine
Avery of this place. This beloved wife
and one daughter preceded him to the
land of rest
The children surviving are : Mrs.
Minnie Ferrill of Mineral Point town,
Mrs. Kate Ferrill Of this city, Luke
and Edna at home, and one Grandson,
Freeman Ferrill of this city.
The funeral took place Tuesday after
noon from his Graysvile home, Rev. A.
II. Schoenfeld officiating. lnterment
in Graceland with Odd Fellow rites and
honors of the order.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-02-26

Richard Gundry, who visited at the
home of his sister, Mrs. w. c. Benson,
last week, returned to his home at
Stoughton on Saturday, accompanied
by his mother. Mrs. Johanna Gundry,
who will visit there and in Madison.
Elmer Peters spent few days of
last week in Beloit or business.
Miss Margaret Bradford left Fri
day to spend few days in Madison.
Miss Florence Engels is on :. visit
with her sister Leone in Milwaukee.
Mrs. Ulmont Healy and daughter
are visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Reynolds.
Winter has been tenacious since
Thanksgiving. and is so still; and all
the while the sun has been shy in the
way of dispensing cheer Call it old
fashioned or what you may, this winter
will pass into history as a ''corker."
After an extended stay at the hons
of her father, Joseph Bray, Mrs Clar
ence Wackman left on Friday for he
home at Mishawaks, Ind.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-02-26
ANOTHER LINCOLN GEM.

At Springfield, Illinois, on the 25th Of
February, 1912, when Abraham Lincoln
was but 33 years of age, and years be-
fore he became national figure. he
paid the following tribute b. George
Washington. IL is another gem. fit
companion of the famed Gettysburg
address by the man the world now re-
veres. This gem of speech made rs
years ago, CHANGED TO be hidden away
in the files of the congressional library
and was brought to the light of the
world for the first time on the 2lst of
this month. 1t reads:
This is the one hundred and tenth
anniversary of the birth q Washington.
We are met to celebrate this day.
Washington is the mightiest name on
earth long since mightiest in the cause
of civil liberty still mightiest in moral
reformation. On that name a eulogy is
expected. II cannot be TO add bright
ness to the sun or glory to the name of
Washington is alike impossible. Let
none attempt it, In solemn awe pro-
nounce the name, and in its naked.
deafness splendor leave il shining on.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-02-26

Thomas Hartford and Bennett Pear
son spent Thursday and Friday in James
vile on business.
Milton Unterholzner and Raymond
Lieder spent part of last week in Mil
waukee on business.
Sunday at the j b. Reynolds home
was made more enjoyable by the pres
ence of their son, C. w. Reynolds, of
Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM Lang of Chicago
have been adding happiness to the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Arthur, during the past week.
Mrs. John Chamley has been spend
ing the past week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Whitford, Sr.,
in Beloit.
Mr.. and Mrs John l.. Gray moved
into their recently completed home at
426 Ridge Street last week.
The girls of the fifth and sixth
grades of our public school gave a far
well party to Miss Wilma Healy at hei
home Saturday afternoon, prior to hei
removal soon to Beloit.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-02-26
SCHOOL NOTES.

An illustrated lecture on the Con
struction of the Panama Canal was
given by Miss Hartford on Monday.
Agnes Mauger, Villa Miese. Yerda
Huxtable, Beatrice Orveld, viii Jelife,
Howard and Bernard Tyrer. and Clar-
eta Collins were high school callers
TUESDAY
On Friday of last week the Freshman
cooking class gave dougbnut sale.
That the doughnuts were exceptionally
good was proved by the number Of or
ders received. The proceeds from the
sale Of fifty eight dozen doughnuts
amounted to SIG so.
Francis DeMuth visited school Mon
day,
Monday afternoon, school spirit was
enthusiastically demonstrated by many
cheers and yells in the assembly room
and by parade of all the students
through High street. Yels were AGAR
given at each square.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-02-26
OBITUARY---VlAL.

VIM Vial, the son of Mr.. and Mrs
Philip Vial. was born at Redruth Corn
wall. England, October Is, 1885. He
came to America with his parents who
settled on farm near Linden, Wis.
Here William grew to manhood and
also farmed
He was married to Mrs. Harriet j.
Terrell in September. 1853. To this
union six children were born, two dying
in infancy.
William Vial was the last Of family
of four, two brothers (Philip and john
and one sister all of whom preceded
him in death. His wife passed away
April |. 1915, after 81 years of welded
life. Those left to mourn his departure
are: Mrs. Mary j. Evans, Mrs. Hattie
Vial, Robert r. Vial, Mrs. Myra Fault,
and stepson, Richard Vial, besides five
grandsons and host Of other relatives
and friends.
He was converted to God, when a boy
and united with the NJ, r. Church and
lived an exemplary life, always faithful
TO his church and belief
During the past fall and winter he
greatly enjoyed hearing the gospel sung
and entered heartily into the prayers
that were offered in the home. He had
been in failing health for sometime.
On last Sunday he said: II will be in
Heaven tomorrow" He died Feb. l6,
1920. aged 81 years a months and day.
Thus another old settler has moved
to his last abiding place. The funeral
was held Feb. Is, from the M h.
Church by Rev. G. K. Dunlevy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-02-26
Officers Elected.

AT recent meeting Of St. Joseph's
Society of st. Mary's church, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year
President N j. Kieffer.
Vice. Pres j b. Joestgen
Secretary II. w. Frieden.
Treasurer John Gorgen, Jr.
Banner Carrier - George Stude.
Marshal Henry ketter
Physician DR.. C. l.. Baniield.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-02-26
GROCETERIA

LIVE AND LET LIVE
Specials for this week
Best White Navy Beans, 10 lbs. for $l.O0
Genuine Spanish Onions per ID, ........,.......10c
Cooking Butter, per
Genuine Whole Goldfish, per Id .................1Sc
Salt Herrings, per ID ......,.....12c
Fancy Comb Honey, per lb.....................3Sc
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-02-26
ONE BY ONE THE
CIVIL WAR HEROES FALL.

The Tribune noted last week that
Hon. George G. Cox had sustained a
stroke of paralysis. Shortly after the
paper was in circulation his death was
announced.
George G. Cox was born at Monatouk
Point Long Island, on Nov "a. lSi3
Seven years later he, with his parents,
came west via the st. Lawrence river
and the Great Lakes to Milwaukee. and
from there by OK team to the farm in
Waldwick township, about eight miles
eastof this city. where he passed away
February 10, 1920 On this farm, now
owned by his son in-law, Thomas Cant,
he was reared, and on it he had lived
for ftty-nine years. excepting the time
he spent in service for the preservation
of the Union. When only seventeen
years of age he enlisted in Co d I'd
Wis. Vol. Cavalry for participation in
the civil war. He served with high
degree of heroism for three years.
Returning from the war in 1865, he
was united in marriage to Sarah Whit
ford. who passed away about two years
before him. His wife and he lived on
the farm until nine years ago, when
they moved to Mineral Point.
Mr. Cox was a good husband and
father and neighbor. He not only took
interest in the welfare of all members
of his home, but was ever active IN
the advancement and pestige Of his
community. his county. his state and
his country. He represented his town
for many years on the county board,
and he also acted in a like manner for
this city. During the sessions of the
state legislature for the years of 1878,
1879, 1880 and 1882 he represented this
district with commendable zeal From
its organization he has been sturdy
spoke in the wheel that has kept the
Mineral Point Fair popular and success
full, and served it many years as presi
dent. As Grand Army comrade none
were more enthusiastic and true. Geo.
Cox was an active citizen, generous
and patriotic, somewhat impatient at
times possibly, but was it not in most
instances because others were slow in
seeing the right and acting for the
rightis In his political belief he stood
for on thing only Make this great
country in which to live
After his loving wife passed away
he retained his home in Mineral Point,
occasionally sojourniDg at the home of
a son or daughter, and thus he CHANGED
TO be with his daughter. Mrs. Cant,
when the call TO yield up his life came.
For the past few years he suited con-
siderably with complication of dis
eases, and on the morning of Feb. 18th
was afflicted with stroke of paralysis.
living until the following evening and
consciousness for only a
short time.
Six children remain to mourn, namely:
Mrs. Thomas Cant Of Waldwick, Charles
of GAINESVILLE, George of Rockford,
Joseph of Beloit, Mrs. Peter Jackson
of Mineral Point town, and Dwight
OF Wolf Point, Mont, also two grand
children and one sister, Mrs. VIM. T.
Campton of FIT. Collins, Colo. All of
the children, excepting Dwight, were
at his bedside when he passed away
CARD OF THANKS.
We. the sons and daughters of Geo.
G. Cox, in acknowledgment, of the
many acts of helpful kindness and
words of consolation extended US by
neighbors and friends, do hereby ex-
press our heartfelt thanks.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-02-26
Periodic Bilious Attacks.

Persons subject TO periodic bilious
attacks will observe that their appetite
fails them just before an attack. That
is, they do not really crave food but eat
because II is meal time. If they will
eat ouly a light meal and no meat, then
take two Of Chsmberain's Tablets the
attack may be avoided
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-02-26
Patriotic Meeting.

Sunday evening, Feb 22nd, patriot
ic meeting was held at St. Mary's Hall
in honor OF Washington's birthday.
Rev. N. Weyer, Rev. l.. p. O'Reilly,
Attorneys f. q. and j. J.. Fielder de-
livered addresses in which the memory
of Washington was honored. Miss Bar.
bara TremmeI and brother Louis Of
Syracuse, n Y, rendered pleasing in
atrpnantsi Duets and ST. Mary's anC
st. Paui's ehoirs sang patriotic songi
in spirited manner.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1920-02-26
HIT or MISS SOCIAL.

The Epworth League will hold Hit
or Miss Social at the NJ Il. church,
Tuesday, evening, March end. Each
one dress the part, also bring some
article to eat out of an article to eat
with and one item for lunch. Admission
ten cents. All welcome.