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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09
JACOB JONES

r Ohm PAUL, don't they mean?" said
y everyone when the o. S. S. Jacob
Jones was sunk.
No, there was no mistake. This
destroyer was named after another
naval hero nearly a generation young
er than the illuStrious founder of our
navy.
"Jiggy," as our friends are said to
have called him, had an extraordinary
career. His education was unique in
that he began as doctor, shifted to
law, and finally showed his good sense
by joining the navy.
He was first heard of near Smyrna,
Delaware, in 1868 where his feverish
father was prancing up and down the
front porch taking two to one money
on Jake's being twins or a girl.
After 81 years of the hardships OF
civil life he entered naval life as
midshipman. His first ship was the
frigate United States on which he
served in the French war and learned
how to dodge cannon balls and scurvy.
In 1903 he transferred to the Phil
adelphia in time to get in the Barbary
pirates row. ANONYMOUSLY the vessel
grounded in the harbor Of TripOli and
Jiggy became a prisoner Of war.
After 20 months in the jug he was
released. On his return and after he
had blown in all the money he had on
the books, he put in placid cruise
in southern waters on the adams"
and on the argus"
In 1910 be became skipper Of the
Wasp" First crack out OF the box
he captured the brig Dolphin and
not long afterward the British war
ship "Frolic." The latter engagement
was pretty much of a brawl and Jig
gys ship got all cut up. But as luck
would have it the enemy's 74-gun
"Poictiers'' butted in at this moment
and captured our hero and his cap
tiveS as well.
He was paroled in Bermuda where
he put on a great deal of flesh while
waiting for a chance to make some
more history.
For some years afterward he fooled
about with several big ships without
having any great opportunity to dis
tinguish himself. Finally he took the
Macedonian" to the Mediterranean
but was captured by an Algerine brig
and for the fourth time cast into
dungeon.
After peace was declared he COM
manded the Mediterranean squadron,
ran a navy yard, and had other mis-
cellaneous jobs. He topped off by be-
ing commandant of the naval asylum
in Philadelphia, which was the most
miscellaneous job of all.
He died in 1852 at the age Of 81
and was buried with appropriate hon.
ors in the Brandywine cemetery, VII.
mington.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09
Fortunes Left to Pets.

Sometimes cats fare very we'll as
beneficiaries under wills. 1t was a
Partisan woman, few years ago, who
left 10000 francs to her cat. On its
death the money was to be spent on
elementary schools. The feline has
since died and the money distributed
according to directions. In numerous
instances fortunes have been left to
found homes for cats and dogs. Some
times these wills have been dictated
by love of animals, while in others,
alas, they have been written merely
for the purpose of getting even" with
grasping relatives.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09
County Court-Iowa County, Wis
consin-In Probate.

County Court-Iowa County, Wis
consin-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Henry
J. Holmes, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that spec
ial term of the county court to be
held in and for said county at the
court house in the City of Dodgeville
in said county on the third Tuesday,
being the 21st day Of June, A. D.
1921, at the opening of court on that
day the following matter will be
heard and considered.
The application of Charles e.
Holmes, administrator of the estate
of Henry J. Holmes, deceased, late OF
City of Mineral Point, in said county
for the examination and allowance OF
his final account, and forthe assign
ment of the residue of the estate OF
said deceased to such persons as are
by law entitled thereto; and for the
determination and adjudication OF
the inheritance tax, if any, payable
in said estate, and for the allowance
in said administrators account OF
the following claims: Miss Banfleld,
$50; Grange & Paynter, 1855; B. J.
Bennett, $3.50; A. D. Brown, $33
w. M. Gratiot, $3.50.
Dated May 20, A. d. 1921.
By the Court:
ALDRO JENXS, County Judge
T. M. Priestley, Atty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09
Mammoth Cave in 1912.

Visitors to the Mammoth cave in
Kentucky, whose attention is attracted
by the brilliant arches of crystal, by
the amazing echoes, and by the di-
verSity of the rock formation, may
not remember that this particular To-
cality was once of great practical
benefit to the country. For it was by
reason of itsfmmense deposits of salt
peter used in the manufacture of gum
powder during the War of 1872, that
the spot was first given notoriety.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09
Watching the Clock.

There are some people who watch
the clock as sort of measure of their
achievement. The girl with lesson to
learn, who finds that half an hour has
slipped away. with little to show for
it, gives herself a mental shake and
settles down to harder work. There
are other people who watch the clock
to be sure not to work minute over
the stopping time. If you are watch
ing the clock, it makes quite differ
erlce. Why?-Girls' Companion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09
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MARY GRAHA1N BONNER
THE ENTERTAINMENT.

At the entertainment, which was
given to the boy and the girl who
were adventuring along the road
which led to the House of Secrets,
Master Thoughtfulness made this an
nouncement:
eve are going to have an enter
tainment, Ladies and Gentlemen, in
honor of the boy and the girl who are
going along the road which has bumps
but which is the right road on the
right way to the House of Secrets.
ave have persuaded the boy and
the girl to stop on their journey and
have little pleasure with us. The
brownie Joy cannot bear it if folks
don't bother about him.
"And he is right. No journey, in
fact nothing at all, is right without
the brownie Joy having some part
Of it.
$50 our star performers are COM
ing this evening. l believe they are
here, in fact Everyone whistle and
seew
SO everyone whistled, and from be-
hind a group of weeping willow trees
at the far end of the field came run
ming and scurrying a number of little
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09
Powdered Fish Good Food.

A great many fish are caught merely
for the recovery of the oil contained
in their bodies and after this is pressed
out, the residue or what is called
"cake," is used for fertilizer. A Jap
anese Investigator has succeeded in
making this available as a food and
it is said to be very nourishing after
the treatment which he gives it. 1t
takes the place of "stock" in making
soups and gravies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09
Notice for Administration and Notice
To Creditors.

Notice for Administration and Notice
To Creditors.
State of Wisconsin-County Court
Iowa COunty-In Probate.
In Re Estate of John Darcy, de
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that at the
special term of said court to be held
on the third Tuesday of June, A. D..
1921, at the court house in the City
of Dodgeville, County of Iowa and
State of Wisconsin, there will be
heard and considered, the application
of Rev. John j. Darcy, for the APP
pointment of an administrator Of the
estate of John Darcy, late of the City
of Mineral Point, in said county de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby further given,
that at the regular term of said court
to be held at said court house, on the
first Tuesday of November, A. d.
1921, there will be heard, consider
ed, and adjusted, all claims against
said John Darcy, deceased.
And notice is hereby further
given, that all such claims for exam
ination and allowance must be pre-
scented to said county court at the
court house in the City of Dodge
Vile, in said county and state, on or
before the 18th day of September, A.
D. 1921, or be barred.
Dated May II, 1921.
BY the Court.
ALDRO jerks, Judge.
Fielder, Fielder & Jackson, Attys.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice for Administration and Notice
TO Creditors.


TO Creditors.
State of Wisconsin, County Court
Iowa County-In Probate.
In re estate of Hannah M, Libby, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given, that at the
special term of said court to be held
on the fourth Tuesday of June, A. d.
1921, at the Court House in the City
of Dodgeville, County of Iowa, and
State of Wisconsin, there will be
heard and considered, the applica-
ton of Eta Proctor, for the appoint
ment of an administrator of the
estate of Hannah M. Libby, late of
the City of Mineral Point, in said
county, deceased.
Notice is hereby further given,
that at the regular term of said
court to be held at said court house,
on the first Tuesday of November, A.
d. 1921, there will be heard, consid-
cred and adjusted, all claims against
said Hannah M. Libby, deceased.
And notice is hereby further given,
that all such claims for examination
and allowance must be presented to
said county court at the Court House
in the City of Dodgeville, in said
county and state, on or before the
28th day of September, A. D. 1921,
or be barred.
Dated May %, 1921.
By the Court.
ALDRO jerks, Judge.
Thomas M. Priestley, Atty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09
Darlington Girl Wins High
HOnOrS.

Darlington has reason to feel
proud of it's contestant in the state
declamatory contest which was held
in Madison last Friday evening at
the University high school. Frances
Steffen represented the Platteville
district and tied for first place in
rank with the contestant from Shaw
anO.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09
Famous English Poem.

LodOre is a cataract three miles
from Greta hall, Keswick, Cumberland,
England, rendered famous by the won
derful piece of word-painting by the
English poet, Robert Southey, called
''The Cataract of LOdore," published
in 1920. This has been considered one
of the best pieces of word-painting in
the English language, at least of a
similar length.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09

While only 20 young women spec
ialized in business courses in 1915,
there are now 179 women majoring
in the Course in Commerce of the
University of Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09
Latest News Service.

Mr.. Curtis Foster will have the
Wisconsin State Journal (noon ed
ition) on sale from June End at &c
for daily and sc for Sunday. This
gives you the general and world
news twelve hours later than any
other papers coming in.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09
Notice for Administration and Notice
to Creditors.

to Creditors.
State of isconsin-County Court
Iowa County-In Probate.
In re estate of Emily Cork, deceas-
ed.
Notice is hereby given, that at the
special term of said court to be held
on the third Tuesday of June, A. D..
1921, at the court house in the city
of Dodgeville, county of Iowa and
State of Wisconsin, there will be
heard and considered, the application
of Maude Cork for the appointment
of an administrator of the estate of
Emily Cork, late of the City of Min
eral Point in said county, deceased.
Notice is hereby further given,
that at the regular term of said
court to be held at said court house,
on the first Tuesday of October, A.
D. 1921, there will be heard, consid-
cred and adjusted, all claims against
said Emily Cork, deceased.
Aud notice is hereby further given,
that all such claims for examination
and allowance must be presented to
said county court at the court house
in the City of Dodgeville, in said
county and state, on or before the
18th day of September, A. D. 1921.
or be barred.
Dated May 18th, 1921.
BY the Court.
ALDRO jerks, Judge.
J. B. Reynolds. Atty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09
HAGUE Home of Treaties.

More international conferences have
been held at The Hague and more
treaties and alliances arranged there
than in any other city of the world.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09

Some LOO persons are enrolled
in 33 correspondence courses in Eng
lish given by the Wisconsin Univer-
sity Extension division this year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-06-09

Fielder, Fielder G Jackson, Attys.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-01
COURTHOUSE


Despite protests asainst the lsgal-
lily of the action. the board OF super
visors, meeting at the courthouse. A.
pointed DR.. ]. w. Cox. who has been
serving the county. ~ health officer,
executive agent. At . salary Of SAD
per month. 1t Is the purpose Of tie
board to have the new agent assums
his duties June 81 and to furnish bend
for $4,000. The board voted two to
one on the appointment. w. 7. Wsav-
er and Thomas J. De LAshmuttS be-
ing for and Edward Duncan against
Members of the board who are re-
sponsibie for the appointment claim
that the county will not b. put to any
additional expense. The office OF
health officer. which called for sal
airy of $1,000 a year, will be eliminate
ed, they point out, and there will be
no need for having . full time roao
overseer e salary OF Sz:Soo. nis
r. r. Garrett, and has been vacant
since his death Q few months ago.
Those opposing the proposition
stated that there 10 nothing In the
statute books of the State giving the
board the legal authority to take such
a step and, besides. they assert, the
matter should have been left to ref
erendum of the voters Of the county.
The county budget. estimated At
S7l,761.42, was adopted by the board
and the levy placed. To raise the
amount carried In the budget on An
assessment approximately $io.ooO.oOo
the board decided that a levy OF $1.6S
on the hundred dollars for jefferson
and Arlington districts and 1925 for
Washington district was necessary.
An attempt by Mr.. Duncan, OF Jener-
son district. to get . lower rate OF tax
was defeated. The higher levy In
washington district 10 made to cover
sinking fund on bond issue.
Aroused over the action Of the
board of supervisors in appointing
county executive agent. citisens from
all sections of the county. including
many of the county officials Attending
a meeting of the Clarendon CitiAsns'
Association at Ives Hall. scored the
board for its action. 1t was decided
10 adjourn the meeting Of the asso-
citation and to hold An immediate mass
meeting of citizens of the county TO
take a vote on resolution declar-
ing that the taxpayers gathered IT
this meeting, called by the Clarendon
Citixens' Association the 2bth day OF
April, 1921. do condemn the action OF
the board Of supervisors in appoint
ing an executive agent In defiance CT
the law and against the will OF the
people." The resolution was approved
Az the citizens association meeting
Crandan Mackey, former common
wealth attorney, and Judge William
G. Cloth, stated that an injunction
will be asked to prevent the or dinAnce
creating the office Of executive agent
becoming effective.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-01
CHERRYDALE NOTES

The walden Cub met at the hose
Of Mr.. Charles Jones AcaAsy svsaass'
The next meeting Of he cusssrt
Events Club viii ~ With Ma =. ?.
JsnkinA Mrs.. Church Will - ad1sd 70
the list Of members.
Mra e. p. Jenkins entertAioo4 tn
Chimney Cornsr GLIB Tuesday even
ing, Ma Ksudrick 0lbGpa - Ma
Bruce smith bsing the suhstltveee for
absent members. Mrs. D. r CoIes.
Miss Emily Roth and MrA 0tbeea wsa
the high scores. 1t their tADsess
The official beard Of -
Church held it, nrst msstnf o ths
The Mary washington ChaDtsr Of
the Order Of the Eastern stat he.A :
dance 1t the school auditorium - lass
"wednesday night.
A minstrel show was pressnted 1t
the auditorium BY the school chtIdrea
last Sat urday evening undsr the dtree-
ton OF Mr.. H. II. Brown. 1t va
deemed success By al those WssenS.
The haywood woodmont !MDrovc-
msnt League held its monthly meet
ing on Monday evening, April IS. g
which time there was = good attend
ance. Mr.. 8. H., Workable was -
pointed by the league - their DELE
gate TO the Chamber of Commerce.
Upon q complaint OF one OF the nasn-
bers q committee was appointed 20
Investigate the Washington prices saq
the county prices Of coal company
doing business In the county. II was
charged that the company 10 charging
the people Of our section $50 more
for coal 1t their yards thAatthsy are
delivering the same coal for their
customers in Washington. After the
close of the business session the social
COMMITTEES gave . very interesting
program on State rights.
The brotherhood Of the Grace Epis-
copal Church will have - ito speaker
Sunday evening DR.. 4. o. Watson.
The ladies - well ~ the men OF the
community are invited to como and
enjoy this meeting.
DIR. L. w. Glassbrook OF Washing
ton delivered . very inspiring talk 81
the school auditorium Sunday after
noon. He advocated the organization
Of brotherhoods orimen's clubs among
the several churches to help each man
individually and to keep them actively
engaged in some church work. MI.
Bryan. leader Of the Methodist Church
Glee Club, led the song service In
very pleasing manner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-01
BALLSTON NOTES

Tuesday, April rs. Ballston Citi-
xens' Association assembled in regular
meeting, President L. Garland Ken
drick in chair. Minutes Of previous
meeting read and approved. Mr..
Ion C. Fisk. chairman roads and
streets committee. reports conditions
unchanged.
Major T.. w. r. Ewing. attorney
representing Ballston and Clarendon
In the recent Interstate Commerce
Commission, Washington and Vir-
ginia railway hearing, addressed the
meeting and in a forceful and lucid
speech brought home to the members
the serious situation confronting the
community His speech was greeted
by prolonged and hearty applause
and he was given q rising vote Of
thanks for his efforts in behalf Of
Ballston.
Ballston's share Of the expenses
incidental to the hearing were or
dered paid.
Mr.. Henry Gilbert chairman spe-
cial membership COMMITTEE. read a
long list of new members procured
ny him. His success took the meet =.
ing by storm and 1t was moved and
carried that the new list and sub
was thanked by the association for
his strenuous efforts and tireless
zeal.
The Ballston Volunteer Fire De-
partment has started the drive for
The new engine house and have suc-
ceeded in getting $1,100 in pledges
already. The deed has been secured
by the department, and will be
recorded under the name of the
Pallston Volunteer Fire Department.
The building committe has been
working faithfully toward getting
donations Of materials for the new
building. II any public-spirited citi-
zen wishes to donate either ma
terial or labor 1t will be gratefully
received and should be sent to the
are held every Friday night at p. m.
Motion to amend the constitution
to increase the dues for membership
from II per year to So per year was
laid upon the table until the next
meeting. The following resolution
was passed:
BE II resolved, That the associa-
ton 60 on record as thanking Clar-
cudon in general and Mr.. Sharpe In
particular for the aid and co-opera-
ton in the recent railway hearing"
Mr.. Greathouse spoke briefly and
was thanked by the association for
his unfailing courtesy to the asso-
citation.
Motion by Mr.. r. M. Sherwood
that the president. Garland Kendrick,
be authorized to act as delegate to
Arlington county chamber Of DOM.
merce. to be a member of hoard
Of directors Of said body. by virtue
of office. Carried.
Chief r. J. Rlarr. Ballston Volun-
teer Fire Department. addressed the
meeting in regard to plans and
progress relating to the proposed
new Are engine house and Impressed
all with his. enthusiasm, ability and
patriotic a6ertA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-01
CLARENDON NOTES

Ashton c. Jones has sold John Nc
ouinn's house on Chestnut street 10
Miss Ruth Horne, of Washington. who
will take possession May 1.
Raymond Miller's house on Oak
street was sold to Mr.. Compton. Of
West Virginia, who moved in last
week.
Mr.. lrason's house has been sold to
Mr. Simons, of Falls Church.
1t was found necessary to postpone
the reception the members OF the
Methodist Church were to give their
pastor and his wife Tuesday OF last
week. and II will bs given Tuesday
evening. May 3. in the church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-01
TESTING DAIRY HERDS
TO IMPROVE MILK SUPPLY

NORFOLK. Va. April 30.-Tests
have been made on go cows supply
Ing milk to the city Of Portsmouth.
The work is still under way.
1t taxes three days to complete 4
test, q serum being injected under the
kim of the. COW Between the dermis
end the epidermis that after three
Gays will show . local swelling IL the
COW IL afflicted with tuberculosis.
DR.. Saith, of the Department OF
Hublic Welfare. is being assisted by
pr. Trigs, of the United States Bureau
of Animal Industry in the work of
testing the milk supply.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-01
ARLINGTON ITEMS

The Arlington Athletic Club de-
feated the Miami nine last Sunday
with q score OF 9 to 8. The game
was played on the Arlington dia-
mond. There will be a double-header
on the home grounds today with the
Rosslyn Steel and Cement Company's
nine. The clubs travelling team will
meet the Bookmont club at Glen
Echo.
On Tuesday evening. April 20, a
very enjoyable dance was given By
the Arlington Athletic Club at Fire
mana Hall CAAyxydslA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-01
THE PRESS.

The county is represented by three wide awake
aggressive weekly publications, The CHRONICLE, of
Clarendon which has circulation in the most popular
and beautiful suburb of Washington Clarendon, OF
course) of $1,000 1t enters every home In Clarendon
and has a wide circulation elsewhere throughout the
county The COMMONWEALTH, edited by that grand
old patriarch, the Father of Arlington County, r. r.
Greathouse, of Fort Myer Heights and The MONITOR,
printed at Rossyn by Brother Weaver They cover the
local field thoroughly but want to reach the people
of Washington, let them know what doing, and
the only way to do it is
TO TALK TO THE TOWN THROUGH THE TINES
Washngtons Super-Sunday Newspaper.
Let's Co.
DO 1T FOR ARLINGTON COUNTY,
The Garden Spot of Virginia, and
The Gateway to the South.
FREDERICK B. KEEFER.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-01
n. Y. MAN ENDOWS CHAIR
AT W. AND |. UNIVERSITY

LEXINGTON, Va. April 30.-Abra-
ham White. a business man of New
York City, has announced that he will
found and endow a chair Of industrial
chemistry at Washington and Lee
University.
Mr.. Whites decision is the out
growth of the annual luncheon of the
Daughters Of the Confederacy at the
Hotel Astor on April 2, at when
President Henry Louis Smith. Of
Washington and Lee, gave an address
on General Lee and the Old South"
The donor, as a native Texan, was a
guest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-01
VIRGINIA G. 0. P. TO NAME
STATE TICKET JULY IA

HARRISBURG, Va, April 30.-The
Republican State convention will open
in Norfolk July IA. when a full State
ticket will be nominated for the Mo-
vember elections, 1t has been an
nounced by Charles A. Hammer. Sec
rotary of the Republican State Execu-
tive Committee.
A division for women will be formed,
the announcement said, giving them
representation on committees.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-01
Proposed Lew.

Arlington. Jefferson and Washing
ton Districts
Roads, soc; schools, a0c: State, Csc;
county 80 c. Ttoal $2.75,
In Washington District, however,
the rate is increased so cents repre-
senting sinking fund on bond issue,
which made this district rate $3.35.