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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
VALUABLES RETURNED AFTER
LOST FIVE YEARS

Darlington Republican Journal, June
"a: Saturday morning, 2. HI. COnley
received through the postCffice a very
ordinary looking package, postmarked
Mineral Point. On opening it, the first
discovered was a lady's handbag, in
which was a handkerchief, pair Of
white gloves. note and mortgage,
dated in 1914, and small black pocket
book. Opening the pocket book, it was
found to contain five certificates of de-
posit, aggregating about s 1, 900, all dated
in 1915 or before. There was also a
small amount of money. There was no
trouble in telling who it belonged to, as
there were names in the certificates and
name on the mortgage. Mr. Conley
remembered ar once the calling from
the grandstand at the Big White Fair
grounds five years ago, the loss of a
handbag.
Now, the mystery is. why did the
party keep it five years, and why was it
returned at this late day, everything in
it, even to three or four pennies and the
bills? The reason it was directed to Mr.
Conley appears to have been that his
name was in the mortgage note, as it
was payable at his office, and note and
mortgage were in one OF his envelopes.
The owner was very much surprised to
receive the lost bag at this late date.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01

In the Milwaukee Employees
Magazine for June H. E. Byram,
president of the Chicago, Mil
Waukeee and St. Paul Railway
Company, has an Illuminating
article on Freight Rates and the
High Cost of Living. Mr.. Byr-
am holds that freight trans
portation is by far the cheapest
commodity in the United States,
that is, in the amount of service
performed for it's price COM
pared with either other methods
of transportation or the cost of
any other conlmodity::" and he
submits facts and figures which
proves his contention. He fur
ther says that "the present sit
uatiOn on the railroads of the
country is such as to fully justi-
fly such increase in revenues as
may be necessary to put them
on their feet and to cover the in
creased cost of producing their
only commodity which will still
be the cheapest railroad trans
portation in the world"
1t is obvious that the cost of
moving freight by rail ought to
be cheaper than transportation
by any other means except
transportation by water. But
the carrying trade on land is so
utterly inadequate to present
industrial needs that the rail-
road question looms up before
the country as the greatest eco
nomic problem. 1t is a ques-
tion to be calmly considered. It's
solution demands high type of
craftsmanship.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01

Two events which vie in importance
and distinction with any previous celc-
brations in this venerable city's history,
took place at st. Mary's Church on
Tuesday and Wednesday Of last week.
the first mentioned day marked the
silver jubilee of the present pastor, the
Rev. Nicholas Weyer. who was ordained
priest twenty five years ago. On We'd
nesday the parish assembled to cele
brate the founding Of st Mary's Parish
Undoubtedly, many readers will glad
ly indulge in retrospective glance
through history's pages to review brief
ly the events of an institution that has
welded such splendid service FOR the
glory of God and for the spiritual and
temporal welfare of Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01

1t was in the year 1870 that the Rev.
F. x. Weinhart established St. Mary s
Parish. AS early as 1889 the celebrated
and sanity Dominican, Father MAJ
zuchelli, founder of the Sinsinawa Dom
inicans, attended to the spiritual wants
of the Catholic miners and explorers of
those pioneer days. For many years all
of the Catholics of this vicinity wor-
SHIPPED in st. PauIs Church, but that
edifce becoming inadequate to accOmo-
date the increasing members, the Rev.
f. x. Weinhart was delegated by the
Bishop to establish a second parish in
Mineral Point.
Almost simultaneous with the erec-
ton of the church and rectory occurred
the building of the parish school which
has been in charge of the efficient Do
minican Sisters of st. GATHERINGS Con-
vent, Racine.
The Rev. F. K. Weinhart remained
in charge of St. Mary's until 1878, when
he was succeeded by the Rev. George
Weidlich who remained here one year
to be followed by the Rev. Joseph Huber
Father Huber acted as pastor until
1856 when the parish founder, Father
Weinhart, resumed charge, and contln-
ued in Office until his lamented death,
March 8, 1890.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Mr. and Mrs Henry Finklemeyer of
Mineral Point announce the marriage
of their daughter Miss Magdalen to Mr.
Homer Goldthorpe, son of Mrs Charles
Goldthorpe of this city, on Tuesday,
June 20, 1920. The ceremony took
place in st. Paul's Church. at $3.50
O'Clock nuptial high Mass, Rev L. P.
O'Reilly officiating. Miss Claretta Col
lins was bridesmaid and Leo Finkle-
meyer served as best man.
After the ceremony reception was
held at the brides home. About seven
ty guests were present. On their return
from wedding trip to Chicago and
Milwaukee they will make their home
in this city. Both young people are
highly esteemed and respected and have
the good wishes of many friends for
much happiness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01

. The Rev. John Friedl guided we'll the
spiritual destiny of the parish, as did
also his successor, tfie Rev. John Hal
benkann, who remained here until
Christmas 1900, which date marked the
advent of the present pastor, the Rev.
Nicholas Weyer.
The arish, always a sturdy one, de-
veloped so vigorously that all was in
readiness when Father Weyer came to
do things worth the while, and he GER
tainly proved the leader to rebuild the
entire parish into such as it is TODAY,
one Of the best in the entire diocese, the
glory of the parishioners, and distinct
credit to our city.
The Reverend Jubilarian was born
June 25, 1866 at Schlesingerville. He
pursued his college course at Mt. Cal
vary, Wis, and continued his education
at ST. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee,
ST. Johns University, Collegeville, Min
nesota. He was ordained at St. Francis
Seminary on June 16, 1895.
To state that the Reverend Pastor has
been one Of the chief factors in the
city's welfare both in religious and civ
ic life, is beyond contradiction. Of a
temperament to lead and direct with
kind but firm direction, Father Weyer
lives to see bis labors for the cause of
Jesus Christ crowned with the blessings
of Divine Providence.
Nature was perfect during the cele-
bration days, and a large concourse of
people gathered to celebrate these beau
tiful festivals.
Services began at 93O o'clock Tues
day morning, when the societies of the
church formed in rank from the rectory
to the church.
Fifty three priests accompanied the
jubilarian into the church.
At the solemn high Mass which was
offered by the pastor, the Rev. M.
Weyer Of Martinsville was deacon, and
the Rev. VIM. N. Jeuck of Cashton was
subdeacon. A cousin of the pastor, the
Rev. James Dreis of Detroit was master
of ceremonies, while the Rev. Anthony
Aurit of Wausau and Mr.. John Pittz,
Jr. of St. Francis Seminary were servers
The splendid sermons were preached by
the Rev. Anthony Ertz of Attention, and
by the Rev. P. j. Stupfel of Lomira.
On the day of the golden jubilee the
celebrant of the solemn high Mass was
the VIM. N. Jeuck assisted by the Rev.
Edw. Schiefen of Kansasville as deacon,
and the Rev. Philip Klein of st. Fran
els as subdeacon. The Rev. Leo Pollack
of Camp Douglas was master of cere
monies, and was assisted by the Rev.
Anthony Aurit and Mr.. John Pittz, Jr.
The sermons by the Rev. M. M. Ger
end, Rector of st. Johns Institute, st.
Francis, Wis, and by the Rev. julius
Burbach of West Allis, inspired and
delighted the crowd which filled the
spacious church.
After the solemn Mass, the Vicar
General of the diocese of La Crosse, the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
A. n. SchoenfeId, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

Services for Sunday, July 4, 1920.
NOTICE. The Methodist and Con-
gregational bodies will meet togeth-
er in public worship during July and
August; holding one public union
service in each church each Sunday.
The other services and activities of
the two churches will be maintained
as usual.
At HOO a. m. next Sunday the
union services will be held in the
Congregational Church. This will
be patriotic service and the pulpit
message and choir selections will be
in accord with the spirit of Indepen-
dence Day.
7:30 p. m. At this hour the union
services will be held in the Methodist
Church. Sermon subject "Some De-
vouring Fevers of Our Modern Life"
The congregational pastor will
preach at all the services during the
month of July and the Methodist
pastor will preach during August.
The public is most cordially bid
den to share in the blessings of these
union services.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
THURSDAY, JULY 1,
SAN FRANCISCO

Press dispatches indicate that
things are going well at San
Francisco. A great Democratic
national convention is in session
and many strong men are there
with divergent views and are at
work to frame a platform and
name a ticket. But there is ev-
cry prospect that responsible
and wise leadership will prevail.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
Receives Honorable Mention

Lawrence T. Burke of Mineral Point
has received honorable mention, which
is equivalent to third highest in scholar
ship in the Sophomore Law Glass at De-
Paul University, Chicago. This is the
second year in succession that Mr. Burke
has been so fortunate in a class which
is known as the prize class of the Uni
versity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
For Decent Campaign.

Editor H. A. Whipple in Waterloo
Democrat: 1t is amusing to read the
comments some of the Republican pa
pers, the Fort Atkinson Union, for ex-
ample, make upon the Democratic crit
icism of the Republican candidates.
One thing is certain, there are no words
in the language that have not been used
by Republican papers in their hynan of
hate against President Wilson For
over year the American public has
been treated to the most rabid, vile,
mud Singing villifcation of our chief
executive, without reason or excuse.
Millions of sensible. patriotic American
citizens have been lisgusted not only
by the character Of the charges but by
the language employed. 1t is to be
hoped that the coming campaign will
be conducted on a plane worthy of a
nation that has a common school sys-
TEN, at least.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
authorized by Mr. Stenseth and for which he
will pay S1.00 per week.

TO the Voters of Iowa County
l have been endorsed by the differ
ent farm organizations of Iowa Coun
ty for member of the assembly. I
believe that what is to the best in
terest of the farmer in this county,
is to the best interest of all lines Of
business, trades and professions.
We are all agricultureists in the
sense that we are dependent upon
the farming industry for our success.
l believe in the La Toilette princi-
pies of progressive republicanism
and on those principles I announce
my candidacy as member of the as
sembly from Iowa County in the Re-
publican primaries September 7.
O. X. STENSETH.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
Saenqerfest Draws Crowd

Fond du Lac, June 29.-Ten thou.
sand people from points in the Fox
River valley attended the fourth an
nual saengerfest Of Fox River Valley
saengerbund here. Addresses were
given by Rev. George Saxman. Eldora-
do; Rev. Paul Bergman, Fond du Lac.
and Rev. Paul 0. Ehlert Kaukauna.
Choirs from score of cities partici-
pated in the musical program. A fea-
ture of the day was racing program,
staged by Corium stables.
You will find it in the want column.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev. John BirreII, Pastor.
The Peoples Church

Glass meeting 900 a. N.
Sunday School 1000 am.
Please note the Sunday School
hour for July and August.
Preaching by Rev. Schoenfeld
next Sunday night at 1880 o'clock.
Junior League 2:30
Epworth League GAS special SER
vice with DR.. Hubenthal as leader.
The prayer meetings will be con-
Quoted during July by Mr.. J. B. Rey-
nolds, first week, Mr.. Cady, second
week, Mr.. G. Wearing, third week
and B. Padon fourth week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
Bert Cain Pleads Guilty.

Marinette, June 29..The tria. of
Bert Cain, Cconto, on a charge of man
slaughter, was concluded after the
jury had disagreed following II hours
deliberations. Upon this the defend
ant pleaded guilty to the charge and
paid a fine of $500. The accident.
which resulted in the manslaughter
charge, happened on May 4, when Ed
ward Hazen was killed, after indulging
in drink at the Cain saloon. Bert Cain,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01

Eagle, spoke. of Mr.. Olsens relations
with the business and professional men
OF the city. At the close of the ad-
dresses the marker for the tree was
planted near it's roots. The alumni
banquet was then served in the school
park.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01

the dead man and several others drove
away from the Cain place after the al
legged drinking of 'moonshine" and had
gone out a short distance when the
car turned turtle, killing Mr.. Hezen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
Field Day Privileges

Sealed bids will be opened on July
sixth for the exclusive stand privi-
lege in the Centrefeld on Field Day
July 2.
Mineral Point Field Day Assn
J. P. HUTCHINSON, Treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
GRACELAND CEMETERY
The Annual Meeting of the Trus-
tees, Monday, June 21.

The annual meeting of the trus-
tees of Graceland Cemetery associa-
ton was held Monday afternoon at
the office of Calvert Spensley, presi-
dent. A financial report by the ces-
retary and treasurer was read and
accepted.
Mr.. Spensley was reelected Presi-
dent: John Gray was elected sec
retary and w. P. Bliss treasurer.
The charge for the care of lots
was fixed at $500 per year.
improvements to grounds, repair
Of gates, and the construction of an
other stile or two, were discussed,
and referred to the committee on
grounds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
MINERAL POINT FIELD DAY
Monday July II, 192O---Spendid Program OF Sports

Winchester, June 29.-The jury in
the Halford Johnson burglary case re-
turned a verdict Of guilty and fixed
punishment at from two to fourteen
years in the Jeffersonville refOrma-
tory. Halford Johnson some weeks
ago, with others, robbed the general
store Of Walter Oliphant at Losant-
vile. stealing % automobile tires.
Marlnette, June 29-There was a
memorial tree, Norway maple, plant
ed at sunset near the Marinette Coun-
ty Training school in memory of Prof.
A. M. Olsen, late head of the school.
About 200 pupils, faculty members and
alumni members were present at the
impressive ceremonies. Miss Mary
Dalziel of the faculty paid a splendid
tribute to Mr.. Olsen's memory, and F.
M. NOyes owner Of the Marinette Star
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01

The Mineral Point Field
Day Association will hold it's
seventh annual field day on
Monday, July IL, 1920, with a
splendid base ball and racing
program.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
Notice to Dog Owners

am prepared to issue licenses for
dogs owned in the town of Mineral
Point.
~. r. WALLIS, Town Clerk. {.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
Special Notice

Anyone wishing to arrange and
pay for the care of lots or transact
other business with the association
can do SO by calling on the secretary
John Gray, or the sexton John Gra-
ham
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
Tresnassing Forbidden

Trespassing on the Fair grounds is
forbidden by the fair association.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
The Want CO1uTnn

Use the want column in the Demo-
crat and you will get results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01
The Want Column

Use the want column in the Demo
crat and you will get results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1920-07-01

You will find it in the want column.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-03-31
Engagement Announced.

At prcttily appointed Heart
party given Friday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Marvin X
Kelly, announcement was made
OF the engagement Of Miss Mar
sarct Berney Miller aud MIR.
Walter Calhoun Skunk. Miss
Miller is the oldest daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Miller. Of
this place. MIR, Skunk is the
general superintendent of the
Stonega Coke and Coal Company.
The wedding will be home
event in June.
The party was also given in
compliment to Miss Christine
Miller, who was home from Penn
Hall Tor spring vacation.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-03-31
Base Ball Friday.

The FIRST base ball game of
the season will be played here
Friday afternoon between the
boys OF Lee Baptist Institute Of
Pennington Gap and the local
nigh school team, and the iudi
cations are that The game will
be IL good one. Lane and
Slemp will form the battery
for the locals.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-03-31
LOCAL ITEMS.

Egg Dyes, Easter Novelties at
the Kelly Drug Company. adv
Will Tnllcy, OF Jonesville, has
been in the Gap for several
days on business.
John Barker, of Speers Ferry
spent Saturday IN town VISITING
frienis.
Mrs. rhurston Stone returned
To the Gap last week from Il few
weeks visit 10 relatives in l}ris-
toll
Miss Georgia 8ostwick. Of
Bristol, hns been spending some
time IN the Gap with homerolk4,
recupering from nu attack Of
the ilu,
Bob Graham, Of Josephine.
spent Saturday night aud sun
da> in the Clap Win Fred Troy.
FOR SALE Potato onion
Sets Apply To Mrs. j @.
A.Ihcy, city -a'lv.
n J. Chrisry, Of the Mise
Printing Company Office force.
has b en- confined 10 his room
for several days with an ultpck
of the ilu
Miss Enln Jacket, Of The
Electric Transmission Company
office force, spent sunday in
Pennington Gap visiting her
mother.
Miss Janet Bailey, who has
been sick for several days at
her home with influenza, is ahlr
to be out again this week.
Miss Georgia Cox, one OF our
accommodating Telephone oprr-
ators spent Saturday aud Sun
day ! RogersviIle, Tenn. visit
ing friends
just received by the Wise
Supply Company, "a car Of ce-
ment.-adY.
Mira. John W, ChalkIey and
and son, John Builitt, spent u
few days in Louisville last week
where John Buliitt had some
dental work done.
Mrs. George l.. Taylor return
ed this week from Roanoke,
where Rhe has been spending Il
few days visiting her cousin.
Miss Maude Onld.
Mir. aud Mrs Janis Taylor. of
Norton. spent last week IN the
Gap at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George l.. Taylor.
Mrs. II. L Miller aud Miss
Margaret Miller left Monday
for Knoxville, but will return
home for Easter.
Drop in Goodloe Bros. and see
their stylish suits for Young
men adv.
Mrs Charles Ross Strong haa
been spending several days Wis.
iting Mr. Strong's relatives near
Gate City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Conner
have sold their home on limbo.
den Hill 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Littrel, OF Scott county, who
Will move To the Gap this fail.
Mrs. Otis Mouser spent a few
days last week in Bristol
where she attended some of
Billy Sundays meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. s. r Rush and
little sister and little Ely Null
Inns spent Saturday and Sunday
at Wise with relatives.
Mrs. John Mullins aud dangh.
ter, Mrs. Viola Schneitz, have
been spending several days with
relatives at Dante.
We.have just received fresh
Of Miss Holidays
candy, also have gotten in some
PuinaH's straw hat dye.-rhe
Mutllal PharInary.-a
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-03-31
pAINnING

THOMAS TUCKER First class rainl-
ing workmanship guaranteed ENi
mates furnished inside and outside tn-
-h WORT Give me iriil ll-lt
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-03-31

Monduy for Penn Hall, Cham.
hersbnrg, Pa, after spending
spring vacation here with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs H. l..
! Miller.
Just received by the Wise
Supply Company, a car OF CO.
ment.--adv.
Misses Laura Mae Bailey and
Edna Williams; Messrs Fred
Gaines aud Harold Grayson of
Appalachin spent last Sunday
with Miss Bnilry's aunt. Mrs.
ANA Slemp Myers at her home
near Blue Springs.
Mrs L Q Taylor returned ON
/ Wednesday from Il several DAYS
visit 10 Rudfnrd and Bristol.
While ~ Bristol Mrs. Taylor
sang IN the choir at the Billy
Sunday meetings.
Supt. and Mrs. G. w. Rotten.
berry, Of Arno, AMI sister, Mira.
Briggs, of Athens, Tenn. who
IL visiting them. motored down
to the Gap Friday afternoon.
Miss Ethel Van Gorder. who
IL attending school at Oxford
College, nj Oxford, Ohio, dis
session - spending the Easter
vacation in the dap with her
parents, Mr. anu Mrs. G. o.
Van Gordtr.
Don't forget To order your
Easter flowers from HE Mutual
Pharmacy at once. adv.
w r. WampIcr viii move his
family here to-day from East
Stone Gap and viii occupy the
Bowles property lie ami c. +
Blanton recently purchased.
NJ S. Flanary ptsscd through
the Gap Monday en- route 10 his
home IN Lee county, having
been given II permanent dis.
charge from service IN the army
where lie has been for the unst
four years lie was located nj
Norfolk with the army supply
base.
Millions of dollars worth of
potatoes rotted last year. pyroy
would have saved them. The
pound, equal 10 ~ gallons OF
spraying lluid. soc.
adv Kelly Drug Company.
Supt. and Mrs j A Croker
and little son, John, OF Exeter
sawmill, aud guests, MIR. and
Mrs. Cyril Charles and Miss
Edith Lent. Of Nurrnws, va.
and Mrs. Harold Edwards, Of
Sionega. motor. d over to the
Gap Friday afternoon for little
Miss Eleanor Cracker. who at
tends school in The GAP and
spends the week ends at home
James Il. Taylor, manager of
the AmuZn Theater, left Non
day night Cor Cincinnati, where
ne WIN spend part of this week
booking several important fea.
ture pictures for his theaters at
this place and Appalachiu.
Paul lessee has just made
some noted improvements in
his cafe by cutting in new win
dows and will have ready in a
few days an additional lunch
counter which will enable him
to be in better position to take
care Of his ever increasing
trade.
Don't forget to order your
Easter flowers from the Mutual
Pharmacy at once.-adv.
a NJ. kiucaid, prominent
insurance man, of Middlesboro,
was in the Gap last Friday on
business.
Born to Mr.. aud Mrs. N ID.
Prealey ut their home in Osaka.
Friday, March II, fine girl.
MIR. Presley id assistant snper
intendent OF the plant ut Osaka,
nnd formerly lived in Big Stone
Gut,