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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Mrs. Robert G.. Storey.

The Storm Lake (Iowa) Register
of May 6, contained the following an
nouncement of the death of the wife
of Mr.. Robert Storey, cousin of the
Crawford family of Mineral Point:
Hosts of friends in Storm Lake
and the community, were deeply
grieved Wednesday morning to learn
of the death of Mrs r. G.. Storey of
this city, who passed away in Sioux
City about 1890 o'clock that morn
ing. Mrs. Storey accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. G.. H. Geisinger,
went to Sioux City about ten days
before. Mrs. Storey was one of the
pioneer residents of Buena Vista
county, living on a farm in Prov
idence township for many years, and
moving to Storm Lake several years
ago. She was one of the beloved
women of the community, and her
death is learned with great sorrow
by many relatives and hosts of
friends. The remains will be brought
to Storm Lake this evening.
Mrs. Storey was a cousin of George
l. Brown and sisters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
CLEANUP STILL ON.

Citizens generally have willingly
responded to the appeal of the city
authorities to make Mineral Point
clean and sanitary. The spring
cleanup is still on, and trucks and
wagons will be sent to haul away
ashes and rubbish when placed in
piles along streets and alleys. All
property owners or occupants will be
treated alike in the matter, but they
must not expect conveyances to be
sent more than once to each place.
Let the good work go on and the
1921 spring cleanup be thorough
one
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Mothers Day.

The Mothers Day services at the
First Congregational church last
Sunday, both morning and evening,
were singularlily beautiful and i'm
pressive and were attended by more
than one thousand wOrshippers. At
the morning service five adults were
given the right hand of fellowship
into church membership and the
special selections by the choir and
the pastors message were received
with large appreciation and high
commendatiOn. The evening serv-
ices were unusually attractive; being
in charge of the Co-Workers Society,
who presented a program of much
merit and ability by making the
Mothers of Gods book live again in
song and story. The society is re-
ceiving unstinted congratulations for
the remarkable success of their
Mothers Day effort in Christian ac-
tivity. The scripture reading, pray
er and every speaking and song num-
Der filled the heart of each listener
with tenderness and reverence, not
only for the mothers sleeping under
waving grass, but also for the moth
ers who are still busy with the tolls
and duties of life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Four More Counties To Have
Soil Survey.

"Ozaukee, Green Lake, Green, and
possibly Sauk, counties will be COW
cred in detail soil survey this sum-
mer," says w. J. Gieb of the Wis
consin Soil survey
The detailed survey is made by
soil experts going over every section
of the land at intervals Of about one
fourth mile. They carefully inspect
every 40 acres and show soil varia-
tions on map as small as from five
to ten acres. The results Of the sur
vey are published in a bulletin which
discusses in detail the farm improve
ments, important products, markets,
transportation facilities and the gen.
eral conditions of the community as
well as the properties of the subsoil,
topography, water supply and drain
age condition, crop adaptation, and
general fertility.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Annual Picnic of Catholic
Societies.

The annual picnic of the Catholic
Societies Of the counties of Grant,
Iowa and Lafayette will be held at
Highland on June 8th Elaborate
preparations have been made toi n
sure the success Of the affair and the
good ladies of Highland and sur
rounding territory are busy with
plans for the picnic dinner. The pic
mic will be held in the City Park
where ample provisions have been
made for the comfort of the visitors.
Rev. A. B. C. Dunno, the noted
orator of Eau Claire, will deliver the
address of the day. The amusement
attractions consist of a baseball
game between Platteville and High
land teams of the Wisconsin-IllinOis
league, a boxing match between two
of the cleverest lightweights in
Southern Wisconsin and numerous
speciality acts. A complete program
has been arranged commencing at IL
a. m. and closing with big dance in
the evening. The annual picnic has
come to be one of the largest get-to-
gether affairs in Southwestern Wis
consin and no doubt Highland will
be host to at least ten thousand peo-
pie on June 9Th.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Ascension Day Services.

Mineral Point Knights Templar
participated in Ascension Day serv-
ces at Trinity Episcopal church Sum
day afternoon, May 8, 1921, at 800
p. m. Fifty Knights assembled at
the appointed hour and marched to
the church in columns of fours. The
service was conducted by Sir Knight
S. E. Shepard, Prelate of the Com
mandery. The Rector Rev. Richard
G.. Kirkbride delivered a very able
and pleasing address, taking as his
text, "Be Thou Faithful Unto
Death and I Will Give Thee Crown
of Life" The vested choir rendered
a number of appropriate selections
This was the first time the Com
mandery participated in Ascension
Day services. 1t was a beautiful
service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
COWIeY : TreWeek.

A May wedding of charm and at
tractiveness was solemnized at the
home of Mr. and Mrs Charles Ire
week in this city on Tuesday noon,
May 10, 1921, when their eldest
daughter, Gladys B. was given in
marriage to Gerald L., only son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alf. Cowley Of Alamo,
Texas. Miss Florence Ross and Mil
ton Treweek attended the bridal
pair as they stood in the presence of
nearly fifty invited guests, when Rev.
A. H. Schoenfeld through the rites
Of an impressive ring service sealed
their mutual VOWS in sacred mar
riage compact.
The Treweek home in honor of
this happy event presented scene
of interesting loveliness as apple
blossoms, tulips, lillies-of the-valley
and other flowers of color and fra
GRANGE greeted the eye at every turn.
The bride of this pleasant occasion
is a graduate of the local high school
class 1918, and is one of Mineral
Points most popular and likable
young women, having for some time
been active, not only in lodge and
social duties, but especially indus
trious in the organizations of the
Congregational church.
Mr.. Cowley is young man of in
dustry and integrity and is extern
sively engaged in farming and other
pursuits in Texas, and to which
place the young people started i'm
mediately by auto to commence home
building. After congratulations had
been showered upon the newly-weds,
Miss Grace Winn, cousin of the bride
ushered the guests into the dinning
room, where a tasty and choice three
course wedding dinner was served
The Misses Ruth Walker, Vera
Bailey, Mildred Scott, Leila Huxtable
Kathryn Davis and Ellen Hales, close
friends of the bride mostly deftly
performed the duties pertaining to
walters. The heartiest good wishes
of hosts of friends will follow the
bridal pair to their Texas home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
ENTERED INTO REST.
Susan PenhaIIeoou.

A life OF beautiful simplicity and
kindly nature came to a quiet close
IN the midnight hours of Tuesday,
May 3, 1921, when God who was her
refuge in all the storms of life, called
the spirit of Susan Penhallegon to
that eternal mansion of which the
heavenly Father is the maker and
builder Miss Penhallegon was born
in England, June IA, 1850, at the age
OF six, she came with her parents to
Wisconsin, settling in Milwaukee for
one year, after which they came to
Mineral Point, and this city has been
her home nearly sixty-five years.
Susan was the eldest of five children,
offspring of John and Jane Penhalle-
gon, early residents here. One sister
Mrs. Annie Grace, besides the par
ents, preceded her in death. Three
brothers, James and Alfred of Chi
cago, and William J. Penhallegon of
this city survive. Since the death of
her parents Miss Pehallegon has
lived in the family of her brother, w.
j. Penhallegon. In tenderness and
love, not only her relatives, but all
who felt her kindly ministrations of
hand and heart called her Aunt Sue
Hers was a life of rare Christian
charm, fragrance and patience; ever
interested and active in all good
causes and organizations and espec-
tally faithful was she in church
labors as Sunday school teacher,
and Deaconess.
Though she had been in failing
strength for nearly a year, yet no
cause for immediate alarm was felt
until a month ago; having spent the
Mrs. Harry Bennett, in Arizona; they
arrived home only just in time for
Miss Penhallegon to say farewell to
her loved ones before her departure
for that Land that is fairer than
day."
Funeral services were held on Fri
day morning from the home of w. j.
Penhallegon, Rev. A. H. Schoenfeld,
her pastor officiating. The w. r. C.
attended in a body and pronounced
the beautiful home going rites of, the
order. Burial was made in Grace
land.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Named Lawrence May Fete
Queen.

To be selected May Queen at Law
renee College is considered the hig-
est honor to be conferred upon a sem
ior girl because in order to be select
ed one must be the best loved girl in
the senior class. Miss Florence
Clark of Lacrosse, received the hon.
or of being chosen May Queen at the
Appleton College in recent election.
Her attendants are to be Miss Dor
othy Watson of Milwaukee and Miss
Florence Mallery of Berlin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Mrs. Richard BOWden.

Eliza Jane Jeffrey, daughter of
Edward and Joannah Jeffrey, was
born at Camborne, Cornwall, Eng
land, May "a, 1885. She died at Lin
den, April 25, 1921, aged IS years
and 1 months.
She, with her parents came to this
country in 1853, and in the year
1855 she was united in marriage to
Richard Bowden. This union was a
happy one. Twelve children were
born only four of which are now liv-
ing. These are Mrs. A. erase, Mrs.
R. Wearne, and Mrs. VIM. Colds
worthy, Linden; and Edward Bow
den of Mineral Point. Richard Bow
den, her husband, died in 1910, and
since that time Mrs. Bowden has
made her home with her daughter
Mrs. A. erase, at Linden.
Mrs. Bowden was well known in
this community, her quiet, sweet
character was felt as well as seen by
all people. She was converted 35
years ago and united with the Meth
odist Episcopal church and has re-
mained prayerful and consistent
member ever since.
She has been called home to the
place she often spoke of. She was
found Leaning upon the Everlast-
ing Arms of Jesus" when the call
came.
She has gone, being Dead she yet
speaks" She leaves to mourn her
loss, not only the children mention
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Proctor GOlliner.

John E., third son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Proctor of the Pleasant View
neighborhood, and Blanche E., young
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Golliner, Sr., of Graysville, were
united in wedlock at the Congrega-
tional parsonage in this city on We'd
nesday evening, May 4, 1921, Rev.
A. H. Schoenfield officiating. Miss
Minnie Rasmussen and Ralph Crib
BILE were the attendants at this cheer
ing event. The newly-weds are both
representative of highly respected
and substantial families from the
town of Mineral Point and commence
life's journey together with full
equipment. The bride of this occas-
ion is a graduate of the Mineral
Point high school, class of 1918, and
is young woman of likeable person
ality; while the groom is a young
man of clean character and record.
After the marriage rites were
ended the bridal party returned to
the home of the brides parents
where a bountiful wedding supper
was served to the near relatives of
the contracting parties. Mr.. and
Mrs. Proctor will live in the Pleas
ant View region.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Trinity Episcopal Church.

State Historical Society iue' 'eo'or,
ligation.)
700 a. m.-Holy Communion.
500 a. m.-Holy Communion.
1890 a. m.-Morning prayer and
sermon.
1900 a. m.-Church school.
1880 p. m.-Evening prayer and
sermon.
This being the birthday of the
Church l have arranged for an early
hour.
when the day of Pentecost was
fully come, they were all in accord in
from heaven as of rushing mighty
wind and it filled the place where
they were sitting, and there appear
ed unto them cloven tongues of fire
and it fell upon each of them"
(Doings this week and part of next
Wednesday 800 p. m.-Confirm-
tiOn class.
Thursday 300 p. m.-Ladies'
Guild will meet.
Friday 1880 p. m.-Evening pray
er and litany.
Whit-Sunday 500 a. m.-Holy
Communion.
Whit-Tuesday 500 a. m.-Holy
Communion.
Whit-Tuesday 400 p. m.-Chil-
dren's confirmation class.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Peoples Church.
Rev. John BirrelI, Pastor.

Services for Sunday, May 18th.
Glass meet at 900 a. m.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. The
weak submit, the strong boost. Come
and bring friend. Mother, father,
brother, sister-anyone.
Public worship at II a. m. Chill
dren's sermon: missionary Story"
The pastor will preach the annual
missionary sermon and the regular
thank offering will be taken.
Junior League 2:3O p. m. Prepar-
atory membership classes at this
hour. We hope the parents of those
taking this special religious instruc-
ton will remind their children and
urge them all to be present.
Epworth League 6:45 p. m. This
will be Rally Day Service. Leader,
Miss Abbie Richards.
Public worship 1880 p. m. Sub
ject for sermon, "King and Slave"
Thursday, May 12-Prayer meet
ing will be held at 7:15 instead of
1880. This meeting will be in
charge of the Missionar Society; led
by Miss Matilda Hutchison.
Friday, May 20-The Brotherhood
will give local talent concert This
has been in preparation for some
time and promises to be we'll worth
while.
You are welcome to the services of
the church. Comet
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12

ed, but also one grandchild, Harlan
Goldsworthy; one sister, Mrs. Joseph
Stephenson; her husbands brother,
w. H. Bowden, of Fennimore; and a
host of relatives and friends.
The Hoary Head is a crown of
Glory, if it be found in the way of
righteousness"
Funeral services were held Thurs
day at the M. E. church, Rev. Evans
of Cuba City officiating, with inter-
ment in the Linden cemetery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
First Congregational Church.
The Church with a glad welcome
for everybody.


for everybody.
A. HI. SchOenfeld, Pastor.
Services for Sunday, May Is, and
the week following:
9:45 - Church Bible School.
Glasses for all ages and able teachers
for all classes. Why deny yourself
the help of this instructive hour?
1O:45-Morning worship. Ser
mon subject, "The Revealments of
Gods Nature To Mans Understand
ing"
7:30-Evening devotions. This
will be a service in honor and recog-
milton of the Co-Workers and Broth
erhood organizations. 1t is planned
that the membership of these bodies
will assemble in the Chapel and from
there enter the church in procession
al. The choir will render special
numbers and the sermon topic will
be, "Our Business Partner"
3:45 (Tuesday) = The Juniors
meet in the Chapel
7:30 (Thursday)- )-The church at
prayer and bible study.
Weekly thought-A good many
people are like wheel-barrows, they
never do anything unless they are
pushed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Two Beautiful Flags.

Were consecrated by Bishop Webb
at Christ church, Eau Claire, on last
Sunday service flag and a parish
flag The four blue crosses on the
parish flag stand for the four men
from the parish who have taken holy
orders-the Rev. B. w. Bonnell, the
Rev. G. A. Kopp, the Rev. Richard G..
Kirkbride and the Venerable w. F.
Hood.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Entertain Mothers.

The Boys Upstreamers Club en-
tertained their mothers in their new
club rooms Saturday evening. Miss
X. S. Scritmeier, boys club worker
of Menominee, was present and gave
a splendid, uplifting talk to the boys
which was much appreciated. While
here Miss Scritmeier was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Y. Hutchison and
DR.. and Mrs. w. M. Gratiot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
TIMES LOOKING UP.

The labor situation in Mineral
Point is by no means discouraging
There are very few idle men here
The improvements that have been
begun will be carried forward, and
we predict that before the spring
and summer seasons close there will
be ample employment for everybody.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere
appreciation to all the friends and
neighbors, who have been so kind to
us during the sickness and death of
our much beloved mother, and other
friends for beautiful expressions of
love in flowers. Also to all who as
sisted us in any way.-Mrs. A. erase,
Mrs. r. Wearne, Mrs. Wm Colds
worthy, Ed Bowden.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Filling In With Feeders.

Fred w. Graber, who recently re-
turned from business trip to South
Dakota, says that he found no Sec
tion of country where stockmen are
filling in with feeders as they are in
Southwestern Wisconsin Residents
here have unbounded faith in our
blue grass region and have a hopeful
feeling in regard to future prices for
cattle.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Epworth Gymnasium Tennis
Tournament.

The Senior Tournament, with
twenty entries; was completed on
Friday night at 500 p. m. Herbert
r. Eager won the cup. He is to be
highly complimented for his success.
He played the real game of tennis
with fine spirit. Harry L. Harris
was awarded the medal as winner of
the Junior tournament. There were
eighteen entries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12

The w. G. T. u. entertained in the
Congregational church parlors the
members and friends of the Mission
Societies of the different churches of
this city. About twenty-five names
We're entered on the roll and great
interest was shown in this work.
After regular business meeting and
social hour, refreshments were
served.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
FIELD DAY JULY 4.

Keep in mind the fact that Min
eral Point Field Day this year will be
on July 4th. Let it be a time of
wholesome sport, not forgetting the
purposes for which the day stands.
Young and old should have a part in
the celebration.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
A Big Tobacco Crop.

William Stude of the Globe Hotel,
on Monday received 1900 pounds of
tobacco which was raised on his farm
near Marshall, and packed for ship
ment here. 1t is of first class quality
1t was grown on three acres of land,
and an average price for good tobac-
co will bring about $1,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Y. M. c. A. Conference.

One Of the biggest and best Y. M,
c. A. student conferences ever held
at Lake Geneva will be held there
this year the latter part of June.
representative will be present at
the conference from nine states.
Lawrence College will be represented
at the conference by twelve men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12

st. Mary's parsonage was recently
equipped with new lighting cables
which adds much to the fine appear
ance to the spacious residence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Memorial Day Address.

Hon. M. B. Olebrich of Madison,
will deliver the Memorial Day ad
dress in Mineral Point He is
known as an able and eloquent
speaker.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
John Darcy.

Mr.. John Darcy, esteemed pioneer
resident of this city, passed from this
life at his home on Church street
Sunday, May 8th. The funeral took
place this Wednesday morning.
OBITUARY next week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Highest Testing Herd.

J. Gordon e Sons have the highest
testing herdof Holsteins in Wiscon-
sin according to reports published in
the agricultural papers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Annual Meeting of Field Day
Association.

This meeting will be held Friday
evening, May 18th, at 500 o'clock IN
the Firemen's building. Everybody
come. Edward Brown, Pres.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
To Insure Publication.

The same week, all matter for The
Democrat must be received at the
Office not later than Tuesday after
noon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12
Pre-Nuptial Shower.

The Sewing Club gave a pre-nup-
tial shower and sumptious six
o'clock dinner in honor of Miss
Gladys Treweek at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. S. G. Nauman Saturday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-05-12

The Field Day July Fourth, 1921.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-13
q AID
IN THE SURVEY
Many Teachers of Schools
Not Listed Want Survey
Made

Frank S. White, a representative
Of the state department OF schools
who is in charge Of the survey Of
II schools being made in this coun.
ty, announced today that the teach.
ers of tho schools Of the county
we're very enthusiastic OYor the
survey and were cooperating with
the persons conducting the survey.
In many instances Mr. White
states teachers OF schools that have
not been listed in the survey have
asked TO have their schools sur.
veyed, in order to ascertain how
their schools rank with the ones TO
be surveyed. The members Of the
Senior class of the Fatrmont Nor
NAL school are making the survey
and present indications r that the
survey will be finished before the
last of the week.
The survey is being made by the
state department in order to get a
limo on the school work in each and
every county in the state and fur.
Their to be able to compare the work
in West Virginia with other adjoln
ing states.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-13
BEBdLT FUNERAL
IS HELD TODAY
Many Friends Attend Ser
vices for Prominent
Local Citizen

A large concourse OF sorrowing
relatives and friends gathered this
afternoon at the home of Attorney
and Mrs. Henry s. Lively on Fair
mont avenue for the funeral SER
vices held over the body Of the
latter's father. George W. DeBolt,
whose death took place at his
home on Walnut avenue on Sun
day evening.
Impressive services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. E. S. Towson,
rector OF Christ Episcopal churoa,
assisted by DR.. H..G. Stoetzer. pas
tor OF the Presbyterian church and
the Episcopal church burial cere'
mony was used.
A selected quartette composed
of Miss Florence Lavender, Miss
Goldio Hartley and Messrs. Ernest
Yost and Lamar Satterheld sang
improssively "Son Of My Soul" and
abide With Me" while Mr.. Sat
terrified sang as a solo "My Loved
One Rests" accompanied by Miss
Mary Louise Nichols.
All day yesterday and today the
Lively home on Fairmont avenue
was thronged with sympachizing
relatives and friends who called 10
pay their last tribute of respect
to the memory Of one they loved
and esteemed and a profu3inn VI
floral cmblems bore also silent tes-
ttmony to the popularity OF the
deceased.
Following the services the body
was conveyed TO Woodlawn Gene
terry where It was laid to rest. Tie
pail bearers were Glenn F. Barnes,
r. T. Cunningham, f. r. Lyon,
George T. Watson. J. E. Watson,
Jr.. Judge W. S. Raymond, George
PcddIcord, o. S. chimney, Ernest
Hutton, Harry F. Smith and DR.. l.
D. Howard.
Undertaken Musgrave and
sons had charge OF the burial. a
large number Of relatives and
friends from Pennsylvania and
other states were present for the
obsequtes.