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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
School Notes.

Geneva Cook entered the high
school on Thursday, Sept. 18th. She
is a member of the Freshman class.
Mr.. G. H. Klampe has started
coaching the boys in the rudiments
of football. He is being ably assist
ed by Mr.. C. T. Dolezal. The boys
are showing a wholesome interest in
the game.
Mr.. A A. Vieth spent a part Of
Monday visiting in the high school
at Dodgeville.
Lester Dunwiddie visited in the
high school on Monday.
Laura Jacka and Marion Jacka
spent several hours in the high
school last week before leaving for
college.
Considerable interest has been
displayed by our citizens in the work
that is done in physical training.
Miss Isadora Huff has charge of the
work in the grades and also is the
director in physical training of the
girls in the high school. Mr.. G. T.
Dolezal directs the activities for the
Junior and Senior boys in the high
school and Mr.. G. H. Klampe has
charge of the work for the Freshmen
and Sophmore boys. The work done
in this department is high grade but
could be much better if our schools
were equipped with a gymnasium.
Inasmuch as physical training work
is now required to be taught in
every high school in Wisconsin. No
high school can be considered mod
ern unless it is equipped with
modern gymnasium.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
James LaVerty.

Mr.. James Laverty passed to life
eternal at his home in the town OF
Mineral Point, Sunday morning,
Sept. 1S, 1921, aged Sc years, three
months and seven days. Mr.. Laverty
had been in feeble health for some
time but bore all his sufferings with
resignation and was well prepared to
answer the final call of his Creator.
Mr.. Laverty was born in Ireland
and came to America with his par
ents when a child. Later on he was
united in marriage to Miss Mary Car
roll of Waldwick, who preceded him
in death twenty-eight years ago.
Eight children blessed this union.
Those surviving are: Miss Kathryn
Laverty, Mrs. Daniel McGraw, Mrs.
Thomas Griffiths, Mrs. Clarence Grif-
fiths, two sons, M. j. and B. w. Law
erty, who deeply mourn the loss of
their good father, who leaves them
the heritage of an honored name AL
ways kind and just in all his dealings
he had many sincere friends. The
funeral, which was largely attended
took place Tuesday morning with
services in ST. Pauls church, Father
O'Reilly celebrating the requiem
high mass with sermon. The pail
bearers were William Proctor, Sam
uel Cant, N. J. Kieffer, Henry De-
muth, Frank Bliss and Henry TerrilL-
The remains were laid to rest beside
those of his wife in st. Paul's Gem
etery. Beside his children to cherish
his memory one sister, Miss Kathryn
Laverty and fifteen grandchildren,
who have the sympathy Of many
friends in their bereavement.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22

and also kindly remembered others
His firm belief was that religion Will
out charity and love to your nelgn-
Dor was useless. The funeral took
place Thursday morning with serv-
ices in st. Paul's church. Requiem
high mass with sermon was celebrat-
ed by 4Father>O'Reilly. There was a
very large attendance. Interment IN
st. Paul's cmetery. The pail bear
ers were Peter Walsh, John Laverty,
Michael Laverty, Edward Aid, Henry
McMurrough and Peter Rasmussen.
Mr.. Dunn is survived by one sister,
Miss Abbie Dunn, and three brothers
Eugene, Mineral Point, Michael, Mil
waukee, Daniel Dunn in County
Cork, Ireland, to whom the sympa-
thy of many friends is extended.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
May Robson. at the Municipal
Theatre Sept. 29th.

Complimentary indeed have been
the comments of the press of the var
ious cities visited by the talented
comedienne May Robson, who Au-
gustus Pitou Inc, will present at the
Municipal Theatre on Thursday, May
29th next, in her newest play, ''It
Pays To Smile a comedy in three.
acts, by Ethel Watts Mumford, found
ed on Nina Wilcox Putnam's stories
which are familiar to all readers of
the Saturday Evening Post, and in
which Miss Robson is said to have
made bigger hit than was accorded
her in her famous play, 'The Rejuv-
enation of Aunt Mary"
AS Freedom Talbot, poor but
proud member of one of the old aris-
tocratic puritan families of New Eng
land, Miss Robson has every oppor-
tunity to display her versatility and
in many of the scenes, reaches the
pinnacle for which every actor or ac-
tress strives, but few reach.
The sale of seats will open at Pride
aux & Bliss Monday, Sept. 26th.
Prices $500, $3.50, and $1.00; tax
extra.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
VALUABLE SERVICE.

The Milwaukee Journal is per-
forming valuable service. for Wiscon-
sin in publishing articles for the ad-
Vancement of the state in very many
ways. The Journal is strong in urg-
ing the preservation of the Northern
Lakes region for public use. 1t also
sees a great future for the state in
the carrying out of the proposed
Great Lakes-St Lawrence waterway
to the ocean. The Journal ably sets
forth the need of legislative action
by the state to obtain federal aid for
road building next year thus increas-
ing employment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Methodist Episcopal Church.
j. e. Cooke, Pastor.

900 a. m.-Class meetings.
10000 a. m.-Sabbath school;
classes for all ages.
11:O0 a. m.-Morning worship.
Subject of sermon, "Some Things We
Know"
6:45 p. m.-Epworth League
meeting.
1880 p. Unpopular evening
service.
Thurday 1880 p. m.-Mid-week
service.
The newly appointed Methodist
preacher makes his bow and offers
you his services. After his eXper-
fences during the last two weeks he
ought to be able to preach moving"
sermons. But he desires to render
service to the community besides
preaching on Sunday. If there is
anything he can do at any time to
help promote the moral and CONNER
cial life of the city let him know.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1921
HISTORIC VALUE.

The marking of the historic loca-
tion of Fort Blue Mounds which play
ed such an important part in the
early movement of miners and set
tiers from and to Fort Howard
(Green Bag), Fort Winnebago port
age), Fort Crawford (Prairie du
CHEM and Galena is most fitting.
In and about Mineral Point are a
number of historic spots which are
worthy of the attention of local
committee The marking of the 10
cation of the first private and also of
the first public school in Iowa county
would be of lasting interest. The site
of the old territorial land Office if
marked with an appropriate tablet
would bring scores of tourists to
Mineral Point every summer Com
memoration of the achievements of
the sturdy citizens who first settled
Wisconsin is of itself and by itself
we'll worth the small sacrifices OF
time and effort required to revere
and honor their memory and Incl
,dentally such memorial exercises and
fitting markings of historic sites
gives to the local community wide
publicity of lasting and continuing
value. Probably local initiative
would find ready cooperation from
the State Historical Society. Senti-
mental, and practical srandpoints
such dedifatory exercises are worth
much to the local community as well
as to the county and the state.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Special Notice.
J. ROY GORDON

Miss Mae Oake, who until recent
ly has been pianist at the largest
moving picture and vaudeville house
in Freeport, has been engaged by
Mr.. Foster of Palace Theatre. Com
mencing Saturday, Sept. oath, Miss
Oake will play every night special
selected music appropriate to the
picture. Mr.. Foster is to be con-
graduated in securing SO talented a
musician as Miss Oake and with the
equipment he has and the very high
ly selected photoplays which he is
running perfects his playhouse equal
to any in the state.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Persons : BiIhuber.

One of the prettiest weddings of
the season took place at ST. Tim
othy's Episcopal church, Chicago,
Saturday, Sept. 17, 1921, at seven
o'clock, when Miss Crystal Marie
Persons, became the bride of Mr.
Walter A. Bilhuber. Rev. Andrews,
rector of the church, officiating.
The bride was accompanied by
Miss Sophie Giesez1ing, maid of hon
or, and Misses Florence Furlong and
Nellie Riley, bridesmaids. Mr.. C. J..
Keysboe, brother-in-law of the
groom was best man, while Mr. Owen
Rice and Mr.. Albert de Lind were
ushers.
, Following the wedding ceremony,
sixty relatives and friends of the
bride and groom escorted them to
the Hotel Morrison where an elabor-
ate wedding supper awaited them.
Mr. Keysboe, best man, very ably
performed the role of POSTMASTER at
the banquet, after which a reception
and dance was held in honor of the
newly welded couple
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. J. Milton Persons, former
residents of Dodgeville and Mineral
Point and is we'll known in this vi
cinity, where she attended the public
schools. Mr.. Persons has extensive
mining properties in Marion, KY,
and was present to give the bride.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Otto Bilhuber of Chicago, and
occupies a position as salesman for
the A. G. Morse Candy Co. of that
city. The groom's father is a mem
ber of one of the largest wholesale
woolen concerns of the middle west.
The young couple begin their
honeymoon with we'll wishes of their
many friends and acquaintances,
whom they are very popular.
They will make their future home at
164 N. Cicero Ave-, Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Money for Highway COnstruc-
ton and Maintenance. a

There is a rather general misunder-
standing as to the source from which
the state secures the large sums re-
quired for highway construction.
In a general way it may be said
that the money used for construction
comes from three sources in approxi-
mately equal amounts-one-thlrd
from the Federal Government, one
third from the State and one-third
from the County.
In the final apportionment of Fed
eral aid granted prior to the present
session of Congress, Wisconsin has
received $7,OO6,017.51. The State
in order to secure this has had to
provide the same sum. This joint
Federal and State fund is apportion-
ed to the counties on this basis: One
third in proportion to area, one
third in proportion to highway mile
age. Then each county is required
| to provide an amount at least equal
to one-half the sum apportioned it
from the Joint Federal and State
Fund. 81
The state in order to meet the re-,
quirement to duplicate the Federal
appropriation provided for tax that
would bring in at first of each three
years-1920, 1921 and 1922,the~ SIM
of $1,7O0O,OOO. In addition to this
the sum of $785,000 for each of the.
three years, and the additional sum
of 100000 per year for those years
were appropriated from the general
| fund of the state. h.
In addition to the sums named
there is used in highway construction
! and maintenance something over
100000 per year received for au-
tomobile licenses. Since the legis-
lature in 1919 provided for dupli-
cation of the Federal appropriations,
to be used in construction, the states
share of the auto-license receipts has
been devoted to road maintenance.
These license receipts are disposed
of as follows:
First the actual cost of admins
tering automobile registration is
paid from the license fees received;
one-fourth Of the remainder is then
paid to the counties in the proper
tion that the license fees received
from each county bears to the total
license fees. From the remaining
three-fourths, there is set aside a
sum not to exceed $168, 900 for the
State Highway Commission to pay
the costs of administration The bal
ance then is used by the State Com
mission for construction or mainten-
ance, of the State Trunk Highway
System.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Cornelius Dunn.

Mr.. Cornelius Dunn passed from
this life at his home, Shamrock farm,
three miles east of this city, Monday
evening, Sept. IL, 1921, following a
six weeks illness. Mr.. Dunn was
born in County Cork, Ireland sixty
nine years ago and came to America
when nineteen years of age. For the
past fifty years he resided on the
Shamrock farm and met with much
success. He was unmarried and his
sister Miss Abbie Dunn made her
home with him and will greatly miss
his genial companionship. He was
highly respected. as a man of honor
and devoted member of ST. Paul's
church, prior to his death he be-
queathed five hundred dollars to St.
Paul's church parochial school fund,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Celebrates S5th Anniversary.

w. o. Hosken, a respected citizen
of this community, received congrat-
uIations and gifts from relatives and
friends on Saturday, Sept. II, it be-
ing the 85th anniversary of his birth,
fifty three years having been spent in
Mineral Point. The family, with the
exception of Elmer, celebrated the
ingham and wife, J. H. Bond, wife
and son Philip, all of Jonesdale, and
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Fitzsimons, Jane,
Bree, and Donald of Willow Springs,
were guests at the birth day dinner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
AutOists, Attention!

G. G.. Bennett, state automobile Ii
cense inspector of Madison, was in
the city last week inspecting auto Ii
cense numbers of which he found a
few minor cases of infraction of the
law. No prosecutions. 1t stands in
hand of all to comply with the laws
before he returns in the near future.
He has given the chief of police and
"speed cop" instructions to be on the
lookout for violation of the law.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Red Cross Notice.

The Red/Cross Committee, consist
ing of Mrs. Gratiot, Mrs. Ben Blew
EFT and Miss Mary Healy, who had
charge of the work Of garment MAX
ing for the suffering children of Eur
ope, wish to extend thanks to all who
so kindly helped, especially to the
Rector and people of Trinity parish
who gave the use of the Parish
House during the time of collecting
and making the garments. Their
kindness is very much appreciated by
the Red Cross.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Kelly Calm.

A wedding of much charm and
happiness was solemnized at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Kelly
in the Diamond Grove neighborhood
last Wednesday, Sept. IA, 1921, at
eight p. M, when Rev. A. H. Schoen-
field united in marriage their eldest
daughter Genevieve to Alexander
Calm, using the ring service. Miss
Martha Kelly and Russell Huxtable,
sister and cousin of the bride were
the attendants. The Kelly home was
place of inviting beauty and splen-
dor on this occasion, gold and white
streamers and vases of asters and
other autumn flowers greeted the
eye every where. The bridal pair,
with their attendants, stood on the
south veranda of the home, facing
more than sixty guests who gathered
on the lawn to witness the pledging
of nuptial VOWS. The appetizing and
abundant delights of the kitchen
were served to the guests seated at
eight tables, by six young ladies. A
pleasant, though unusual feature of
the event took place at about ten
o'clock, when the entire neighbor-
hood, men, women and children came
in automobiles to express their good
wishes to the newly weds and Incl
IDENTIFY enliven the affair with cha
rivari music. The bridal pair were
the recipients of many valuable and
timely gifts. The bride is young
woman of many accomplishments, a
graduate of the Mineral Point high
school and more recently book
keeper in Madison. The groom is of
the sturdy and Industrious type:
clean and honorable in character.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calm commenced
housekeeping Immediately on a farm
in the town of Linden.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Christening Party.

An interesting christening party
was held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard w. Noble on Commerce ST.,
Friday night, Sept. 18th, the occas-
ion being the naming of their five
months old daughter. Marina Elaine
was the name given to the little lady
in the baptismal rites by Rev. A. II.
Schoenfeld. Those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Noble and daughter
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Perry. Ice
cream and cake were served.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Notice.

I heard just recently that grading
is about to be started on the Min
eral Point-Dodgeville road. If the
parties responsible for ordering grad
ing done this late in the season will
remember the condition of the Dar-
lington and Galena roads last fall,
winter and spring, they will post
pone the work of moving much dirt
until spring. 1t is too late in the
season to do grading.
J. ROY GORDON.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
First Congregational Church.
The Church with a glad welcome
for everybody.

for everybody.
A. H. SchOenfeld, Pastor.
Services for Sunday, Sept. rs,
1921.
9:45-Church bible school. An
othre attendance record was broken
last Sunday, this is indeed most graf
fying-let us keep it up. There is
still room and welcome for others.
10: Morning worship. Ser
mon subject, "The Road-Makers of
Past Ages"
Ut surely is encouraging and in
spring to note the way the people of
the parish are shouldering their
Christian duties as we enter into the
seasons activities; this was notably
manifest ait all hours of worship last
Sunday
7-3O-Evening devotions. Ser
MON subject, "The Heroes Look
Ahead"
1880 CThursday) The church at
prayer and bible study.
Weekly &hought-Wrong company
soon makes everything else wrong.
An angel would never be able to get
back to heaven again if he came
down TO earth for week and put his
time going with company that some
of our girls stay out with late at
night.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Trinity Church.
Rev. r. G. Kirkbride, Rector.

Rev. r. G. Kirkbride, Rector.
Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity.
500 a. m.-Holy Communion.
10:30 a. m.-z Morning prayer and
sermon.
1900 a. m.-Church school.
Everybody cordially invited to
these services.)
Wednesday-St. Matthew's Day.
1900 a. m.-Holy Communion.
Thursday-The Ladies Guild will
meet in the Parish House at the
usual hour 500 p. m. 1 hope that
all the members will try and be pres
ent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Enters a New Field for Chris
tian Work.

Rev and Mrs. John Birrell and two
children left Friday for Lancaster,
where he has been appointed pastor
of the M. E. church. The good
wishes of many friends go with
them. Rev. Mr.. Birrell proved a
faithful pastor of the M. E. church
here. The people of Lancaster will
find him an earnest and energetic
and Christian worker.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Card of Thanks.

We wish to sincerely thank all
friends and neighbors for their as
sistance and sympathy during the i'll
and to those who sent floral offer
ings.-Sons, daughters, brother and
sister.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22

Daniel Regan spent several days
last week with his sons in Hollandale
Mrs. Dennis Lynch returned to
Benton Saturday, after a several
days stay with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Fox and chill
dren returned to GAINESVILLE Sunday,
after visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Keyes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
relatives for their kindness and SYM
pathy shown us at the time OF the
death and burial of our mother; also
the beautiful floral offerings.-Mr.
Stephen Tonkin and family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Hubbard : BoweS.

Mrs. David Brown, 431 Doty ST.,
announces the marriage OF ber
daughter, Miss Leone Hubbard to
DR.. w. j. Bowes of Chicago, at Wau
kegan, ILL.,, Thursday, Sept 18th.
They will make their home in Chi
cago. Many friends wish them all
happiness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22

The "Co-Workers" of the First
Congregational church will hold a
pantry sale next Saturday, Sept
Gath, at James Brewers store. Sale
commencing at 1900 a. m.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
Mineral Point Public Library.
Books for Young Readers.

Books for Young Readers.
Davies, Ellen Chivers-A boy in
Serbia
Fellows-J ohnston, Annie-Little
colonel stories; Little Colonel maid
of honor; Little Colonels Hero; Lit
tie Colonel's knight comes riding;
Mary Ware in Texas.
Seaman, Augusta Hueill-Little
Mamselle of the wilderness.
Wallace, Dillon-Troop zone" of
the Labrador.
Williamson, Margaret-John and
Betty's Scotch history visit.
DuChaillu, Paul - Lost in the
jungle.
Laing, Mary E.-Hero of the Long
house.
Barstow, Charles LA new ma
tion; progress of united people.
Adult Books.
Phillpott's, Eden-Grey room.
Pitkin, Walter B.-Must we fight
Japan?
McFee, William-An ocean tramp
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22

He'll Get His at the Terminus.
The way Of the transgressor is hard,
but he seems to find plenty Of detours.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
The Want Column

It pays to advertise. Try the Want
Column and see for yourself.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22
How About Mendacity2

Cynicus remarks that all man
needs toswin a woman are audacity
and pertinacity.--Boston Transcript.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-09-22

Mrs. Earl Pilling visited friends at
Platteville Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Robert NJ. Crawford is home
from Coleraine, Mimi.
Earl Pilling transacted business
at Cuba City last week.
Evening star., 1921-03-10
RAIL WAY PAY CUTS
MAY Be GENERAL
Every Large Line Is Prepar-
ing, Says B. M. Jewell.
Pennsy Acts.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, March 10-Information re-
ceived at local headquarters of the
railway labor department OF the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor indicates that
virtually every large railroad in the
country is preparing to put wage reduc-
ton into effect for all their employees,
B. NJ. Jewell. chairman of the com
mttee. said in discussing the proposed
reduction announced by the Pennsyl-
vania lines.
An official of the association of west
ern railway executives, who declined 10
be quoted, said that MIR. Jewells state
ment probably was true. and that fur
ther wage reduction announcements
might be expected at any time
Mr.. Jewell said his office had received
information of contemplated reduction
from dozens of railroads. particuiarly
in the east. and that this information
now was being complied in a report
which would be brought before the rail-
way labor organizations.
Pennsy Gives Notice.
PHILADELPHIA. March 10.-The
directors of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company yesterday adopted a
resolution directing the executive ofil-
GERS ito give, as promptly as posi-
ble proper notice that it is the lnten-
ton of the company to reduce the
salaries and wages of officers and en-
ployes to accord with economic condl-
tionS.'
The resolution did not specify any
amount in the proposed reductions.
While no specific officers were men
toned. it was understood at the Of
fees of the company it would affect
every one. from the president of the
company down
The resolution states the company
has already made a reduction of more
than 10000 men, seriously curtailing
maintenance of railway and equip
mcnt. consolidated divisional organi-
cations and stopped all expenditures
on new work.
Even with such economies as nave
already beer. enforced" says the pre-
amble. lit takes almost the whole
current earnings merely to pay cur
rent operating expenses.
W., IL. & T.. Conference.
ST. LOUIS. March 10.-Officials of
the Missouri. Kansas and Texas rail-
road and the st. Louis-San Francisco
will meet with representa-
tives of the unskilled laborers of their
roads this month to discuss
wage reductions. it was announced
here The former road employs ap-
proximately 5000 unskilled laborers.
and the latter 10000. it was stated.