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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

twenty days after the service of this summons
upon you exclusive Of the day of service. and
defend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid and in case of your failure so
to do, Judgment viii be rendered against
you according to the demand of the
complaint, of which copy Is herewith served
upon you
This action is brought to quiet the title of
the plaintiffs in. and to bar the defendants
and all other persons from any interest in the
following described premises:
A part of the South East Quarter of the
North West Quarter OF Section 5, Town 4.
North Of Range 3 East. described as follows.
Commencing at point 9 chains and % link )
west and chains and 20 links south from the
northeast corner of said Section 5. thence
south IS degrees, east 8 chains and 10 links.
thence south 50 degrees west chains and 30
links, thence north 10 degrees. west chains
and links to the place of beginning. Con
tanning IA acres. more or less. All ia Iowa
county, Wisconsin.
L. NJ. PRIEsTLEY.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
z. 0. Address: Mineral Point. Iowa county.
Wisconsin, 4w6
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25
Notice to Prove WIN and Notice to
Creditors.

GTATE OF WISCONSIN-IOW COUNTY
= COURT-IN PROBATE.
In re estate Of Edwin Willard de.
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that at the special
term of said court to be held on the second
Tuesday Of Septembe. A. d. 1921. at the courtr
house in the city of Dodgeville. county of
Iowa and state of Wisconsin, there will be
heard and considered. the application OF
Eliza Willard to admit to probate the last
VIII and Testament of Edwin Willard.
late of the city of Mineral Point, in said couu.
~ deceased, and for the appointment Of an
executor.
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
January. A. d. 1922. there will be heard. con.
sidered and adjusted. all claims against said
Edwin Willard. deceased
And notice Is hereby further given, thai
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 9th day of
December. A. d. 1921 or be barred
Dated August 3, 1921.
By the Court:
ALDRO jerks. County Judge.
Fielder, Fielder & Jackson. Attorneys S2w3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

There is an appeal made through the
Red Cross for cbildren's garments for
the suffering in Europe. The local
chapter is asking for left-off clothing
which can be made over again. The
same is to be left at the Parish House,
where it is hoped the ladies' of every
church and society will kindly give their
time to help make these garments at
the Parish house every Wednesday af-
ternOon
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

The worst mistake you can make is
to forget 70 advertise. Your newspa-
per is a master salesman with q thous-
and tongues No matt> how suave.
skillful, and convincing your salesman,
he can talk to but one customer at a
time; and his craftsmanship can be prac-
ticed only on people who entei your
store II would be indiscreet to walk
up to woman on the street and say
Madam, we have the finest kitchen
cabinets on the market, and we are
selling them at special prices this
week. The woman might misunder-
stand and the judge might be unsympa-
thetic But a newspaper has the priyi-
lege Of telling friend and stranger all
about these cabinets 1t tells every
one who gets the newspaper, whether
be buys it at the newsstand or picks it
up in front Of his neighbours door
The money spent for newspaper adyer-
tising is not an expense; it is the best
investment you can make
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

THE United States can be prosperous
without the aid Of Europe, even if any
of those nations over there could help
us. On the other hand, 10 what extent
could any of those European countries
prosper without Uncle Sans aid
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

GROVER CLEVELAND BERGDoLL who
is always referred to as 'the escaped
draft evader," is now reported to be
in flight to Switzerland because some
body has told him the United States
would demand his extradition as one of
the conditions Of the treaty of peace
with Germany. Which is but further
proof that Bergdoll, while he may in
one sense have escaped stands little
chance Of ever escaping that one great
bar against complete freedom fear.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

WHAT the country needs is not mere
ly shifting Of tax burdens, but lift
ing of every unnecessary item of ex-
pense in the vast sum total of the cost
of government Merciess reduction of
public expenditures is the only genuine
remedy for excessive taxation.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

Vice President of the Wisconsin w. G..
T. IT,, will be present and deliver lee
ture Wednesday evening, August 3lst,
at the Baptist church
The public is invited to attend all the
meetings of the convention.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

THE dry and extremely hot weather
during July had serious effect on
Wisconsin crops. According to j. A.
Becker, statistician for the federal and
state departments of agriculture, Wis
consin farmers are to lose $21 $50, 000
in consequence. We hope MIR. Becker
is "oif. I"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25
Notice of Order for Final Settlement.
INTEsTATE ESTATE

STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY
y C0URT-IN PROBATE.
Notice is hereby given that at a special tern
of the Iowa County Court to be held in and
for said county, at the Court House in the city
of Dodgeville, in said county, on the 18th day
of September. A. d. 1921. being the End Tues
day of said month, at 10 o'clock In the fore
noon of said day, the following matters will
be heard and considered:
The application of A. f. Bishop Jr, admin.
istrator of the estate of William Lamb late of
said county, deceased, for the examination and
allowance of his administration account and
the assignment of the residue of said estate
to such persons as are by law entitled same,
and for the determination and adjudication of
the inheritance tax, if any, payable in said
estate.
And il is further ordered. that public notice
thereof be given TO all persons interested by
publishing a copy of this notice for three
weeks successfully, prior to said day of hear.
ing, in the Mineral Point Tribune. a weekly
newspaper published in said county.
Dated this md day of August, 1921.
BY the Court.
ALDRO jerks. County Judge
Fielder, Fielder a. jackson. ATTORNEYS 3fw3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

1t is with feelings of s;ncerest APP
probation that we extend our thank S
to one and all. who in so many ways
assisted as in the burial of our beloved
sens.
Mr.. and MRS S. A. d. PARKINSON
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

205 wooden vessles, constructed dur
ing the wildcat Wilson regime, and
which were useless after being built,
were sold the other day for $430. 900.
which is less than the cost of one, on
the average. Right here is a good
place to put the question How many
milIionaires did the building of those
wooden yessles create?
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

THE total of payments made in the
II, geo cases which were settled by the
Industrial Commission under the Work
mems Compensation law, during the
fiscal year, which ended June 30th,
was SO, 0S0, 800. This is a million more
than the total of the compensation ben
efts in any previous fiscal year. This
increase was due 60 the higher wage
scale which prevailed during this last
year. OF the total benefits, 81. SOL ,Sl5
went to the injured workmen as ndem-
nifty, and $66S. ass to doctors and hospi-
tlas for medical aid to the injured.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25
w. c. T.u. Convention.

The Fourteenth Convention Of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Of Iowa County will be held Wednesday.
August list 1921, in the Baptist church
DodgeyilIe. The convention opens at
900 a. m.
Mrs. Annie w. Warren Of Stoughton,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

ANOTHER sweetly solemn thought ;
The American army Of occupation on
the Rhine is costing $50, 600 day
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-08-25

Two years ago, yea, not 80 far back
as that. some of the laboring class adj
vertised the fact by their actions
that they did not have to work to earn
a salary. These fellows are wishing
now that they had job. salary not so
important. Let's be honest with one
another one depends on the other, and
in an honorable way, to have the affairs
of the human family in a happy, con-
tented condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-25
OFFICIALS MOVE
 ID NEW BUILDING All Departments Will Be Es- tablished Monday In the
 New POStoffice

All government departments except that of internal revenue will be es- tablished in the new Fifth avenue federal building Monday. with the moving of the office of the clerk of the court yesterday, and the mar shafs office on that day.
 Under the direction of Maj. Charles J. Allison, clerk of the court; T. J. kennemer, Archie Mays. c. k. John son, Miss Emma Hahoney and Miss Lillian Crews, deputy clerks, the clerks office was moved to the new building yesterday.
 According to the announcement of Marshal H. A. Skeggs, his office will be moved to the new building tomor- row, and this will complete the mov- ing of all the federal court officials. The office of the district attorney. the federal judge and the bankruptcy referees had already been moved to the new building.
 Following the resignation of J. H, McNeel, collector of internal revenue, which will take effect on October 1, the department of internal revenue will probably not be moved to the new building until the appointment of a success of MT. McNeel
 Local federal officials are awaiting instructions from Washington as to what will be done with the old fed eral building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-25
45 Counties Enter Queen
 Contest Semi Centennial

Forty-five counties in Alabama have already signified their inten- tion to enter the queen contest" which will result in bringing to Bir- mingham a bevy of beautiful girls which will form a sort of court to President and Mrs. Harding.
 The committee feels sure that be- fore October 1, all the 67 counties will be in the running; because Bir- mngham doesn't want single one of them to be without a representa- tive; and wants each one to take an active part in the pleasure of BIT mingham's birthday party.
 Letters are being received almost daily by the chairman of the queen contest committee. Mrs, l.. J. Haley, in which questions are being pro pounded, items of interest are given and information in regard to how the various counties are handling the contest.
 Some counties particularly are manifesting extraordinary enthusi- asm and pep-and some of them hope to have many of their representative men and wonen visit the celebration in october, along with their queen. These counties are: Calhoun. Blount, Clifton Tuscaloosa and Dallas--ano q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-25
WILL INVESTIGATE
 MINERAL PLIERS
TechnoIogist of Local Mines Bureau Leaves for Wash
 ington for Conference

w. M. Weigel mineral technologis st, connected with the federal mines bu- reau, left yesterday for Washington for conference with the chief of his department after which he will spend several weeks In the east studying the use and preparation of mineral filters, with the view of assisting the southern producers of these raw materials in disposing of their prod ucts.
 The south is said to be rich in these mineral fillers-clay, chalk and so forth-and MT. Weigel has made spe- cial studies of them at the experi- ment station in Tuscaloosa and at other places in Alabama. He will make special investigation in the east with the special purpose in view of bringing the producers into closer contact with the consumers.
 Studies in bi-product coke are be- ing made by George S, Perrot, of the Tuscaloosa station, who was in Bir- mingham yesterday conferring With the principal coke producers. MT. Perrot has been in Alabama TOT about six weeks, and is preparing comprehensive study of. both the physical and chemical properties of coke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-25
CANDIDATES PLAN
 MANY MEETINGS
 FOR COMING WEEK
With Election Fifteen Days Off, Nearly Score of Rallies Are SChed-
 uled

With the municipal election only IS days away, the coming week will see whirlwind campaigns by many candidates. Almost a score of rallies have already been scheduled for the week. and others will be planned as the week progresses
 Candidates for the presidency of the commission will speak in widely separated sections of the city to- morrow night. with no meeting yet planned for H. F. Burruss. Dr. N. A. Barrett will speak at West End tomorrow night while D, E. Mc- Lendon will speak at Avondale p 'rk. w. o. Broyles will speak at North Birmingham.
 Other meetings for the week have not yet been announced by Hunter Armstrong. manager of Dr. Barrett's campaign. MT. Broyles will speak at the city hall in Pratt city Tues day night.
 Mir. McLendon will speak Tuesday night at East Birmingham fire sta tion. Wednesday at the city hall in Pratt City, Thursday at the Martin school in Fountain Heights. Friday at the Woodmen's hall In North Bir- mingham and Saturday at a bar5ecua at Acipco. All other candidates are invited to the Acipco meeting.
 North Birmingham friends of Will liam F. Dickson are planning a rousing rally Thursday night, when he will speak at the park in that suburb. North Birmingham is MT. Dickinson's home. John Taylor speaks at Ensley city hall tomorrow night.
 Joseph F. Lacey, candidate for ss- sociate commissioner, will hold three meetings this week, although the dates have not been definitely set. He will speak at West End. North Birmingham and Woodlawn. All can didates will be invited to attend. J. Ellis Brown will hold a rally in Judge Greene's courtroom Tuesday night.
 Other candidates will hold their meetings during the week. 1t is ex- pected. Supporters of women candi- dates are especially active. it is un- derstood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-25
32,295 ENROLLED
 |NC|TY SCHOOLS

There were 32,2e5 children en~ rolled in the Birmingham public schools at the close of the first week, according to information given yes terday by Dr. c. B. Glenn, superin- tendent of the schools. or 2,633 more pupils than were enrolled last year.
 Of the total number 3,962 are white children in high schools and 17.44S in elementary schools. This compares with 3,250 in high schools last year and 16,339 in elementary schools. Central High school has 2.914 enrolled this year, and Ensley High school 1,048 enrolled.
 The South Highlands school leads in the number of students enrolled in an elementary school. with l,2S3, and is followed by Hemphill school with 1,037. These schools are fol- lowed by Barker school with S56 stu dents and Pratt school with 82S.
 The industrial school for negroes has roc students enrolled, as com pared with 5SS last year. The largest negro elementary schools are Slater school with 1.916, Thomas with 1928, and East Birmingham with 1117,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-25
Plans for State Fair Next Week On More Elaborate Scale Than Euer Racing and Striking Exhibits Will Be Of red the Thousands of Visitors Who Are Expected Witness
 Birmingham's Big Annual Show

Fair officials Monday will start the final week of preparation preceding the big Alabama State Fair. which will take place during the week of October Ss. All of next week will be devoted to putting on the finishing touches of the work of restoring the grounds and structures for staging the fair, according to Secretary J. l.. Dent. The ground will be cleared and everything made ready for the installation of exhibits, the erection of the tents and side show att-ac- tions and the race track will be lut in first-class condition
 Officials of the fair have been eiv- ing considerable thought and atten- tioH to this years fair, and they all predict by far the most successful one ever staged in Birmingham. R. A Brown, president of the Alabama State Fair association, was in at tendance at the Kentucky State Fair recently, where he studied each fea ture and attraction. During the Cast week MT, Dent attended the state fair of Tennessee, held in Nashville, and likewise returned with the state nent that these attractions. which will be seen at the Alabama State Fair, are the best collection of performers, tx- hibits and Aemonstrations ever to he offered the Birmingham public.
 Programme for Week
 The Alabama State Fair will start Monday morning and will be son tinuous throughout the week of Oc- tQber 3-S. The programme of the various days will be as follows:
 Monday. October 3-Children'p Day; Prof. c. B. Glenn, chairman; Prof. N, K. Baker, vice chairman.
 Tuesday, October 4-Farmers' Day Governors Day; NJ. c. Allgood. chair man.
 Wednesday, october 5-Good Roads Day Rotary Day; oscar Wells, chair man; S. R. Batson. vice chairman.
 Thursday, October 6-Fraternal Day -Kiwanis Day; J. Mercer Barnett chairman
 Friday. October 7-civitan Day Commercial Travellers Day; w. c Shropshire, chairman; W. R. Mabry vice chairman.
 Saturday, October S-Auto Day Labor Day; w. l.. Harrison, chair man; J. l.. Alex Sloan. vice chairman Of the free attractions to be a daily event of the fair, the collection of talent this year will by far surp lss all previous expositions, in the opin-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-25
Suggests Reception for
 Dr. George R. Stuart

Suggestion was made yesterday by Joe LOveman that public reception be given Dr. George R. Stuart, pastor of the First Meth odist church, on Sunday after noon, October 9, either at one Of the down-town churches or at Woodrow Wilson park, at which time the people of Bir- minEbam would be given an Op- portunity of displaying their pleasure In his recovery from his recent illness and their appreci- ation of his services here for the pnst five years.
 "T think 1t would he the right and gracious thing to do." MT. Loveman said, 4'to give pr. George R. Stuart u rousing pub lie reception on the second Sum day afternoon in october, either at s0me down-town church or at a Woodrow Wilson park, prefer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-25
DR. NEWF|ELD ID ATTEND MEETING Will Speak at National Red Cross Convention at
 Columbus

Birmingham is to be honored at the Red Cross national convention, in that one of her best known men. Rabbi Morris Newfield, is to speak on the programme. Also he is to preside at the section meeting on home. service October
 The invitation from w. Frank Per sons, acting chairman. reached him a few days ago, and he has accepted.
 The convention Is to be held at Columbus, O., October AS. and will be a notable occasion. Speakers of national and international prominence will be present. A pageant will be the eliminating feature of the meet ing.
 Dr. Newfield will serve as a dele gate from Jefferson county. An other Birmingham citizen to go will be Mrs. Thomas l.. Parke, member of the executive board of the Jef- ferson county chapter, who also goes as a delegate.
 Oscar Wells, chairman of the Jef- ferson county chapter, was also re- quested to address the convention in Columbus. but was unable to go on account of business in the west.
 The Red Cross convention will be the occasion for the consideration of important phases of Red Cross work and policy. That is it's first purpose. Social activities will be a part of the programme. and those going also expect to get and give a great dea, of enthusiasm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-25
FOURTEEN ID FACE
 PENALTY 0F DEATH
|apital Week Begins October
 3-Defendants Formally Arraigned

In the criminal division of tho cir lit court yesterday morning 14 de- hdants charged with offenses pun hable under the statute of the state fth the death penalty were form py arraigned before Judge William Fort and their cases set for trial |e week of October 8. This week ks been designated exclusively for |e trial of these cases.
 Eight of the prisoners arraignod |e charged with murder. four with |bbery, one with arson and one with |rnal knowledge. Ed Crenshaw will tried for the alleged murder of r.. and Mrs. Harry Weston at their Pme at Ensley, where he is alleged have shot them while they were fting on the front porch.
 James Cravey will go on trial for Is life for the alleged killing of Is wife, Mrs. Dessie Cravey, several Rnths ago at their home beyond Pfth Birmingham.
 Mrs. Sallie Wiggins is charged tth the murder of her husband hose throat she is alleged. to have | t while he was asleep at their me on West Highlands. J. R. Ali n will be tried for the alleged kill- |g of Sam Linn, non union miner. Gintown in September, 1920. Others hose cases are set for the week of ttober are: Ed Sellers. robbery; rank Priest. arson; Sam Hardy |bbery; George Fox, murder; Archie
 
 M knowledge; Paul Hannah, mur- r. Ida Cobb, robbery; Ruth Wilker- |n. robbery and John Baldwin, mur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-25
B. Y. P. U. PLANNING
 DISTRICT MEETING

Birmingham members of the B. Y. F U.. are planning for the district meeting which will be held on Sunday, October 9, and It Is expected that reports for the past year will show that the organization in the Birmingham district has had the most successful year in it's history
 Bessemer unions are making spe- cial arrangements to render good re- rorts by conducting training school for that district during this week. Excellent reports have been coming to the local headquarters from the Jonesboro B. Y. F. U., which was organized this year.
 The Twenty-seventh street union has been having very enthusiastic meetings during the past week. and the attendance at all meetings has been better during the month of Sep tember with the return of many members from their vacations.