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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Christmas at St. Paul's.

Christmas services at st. Paul's
were not less solemn and impressive
than on former years. The large at
tendance at the different masses, in
spite of the severe cold weather, was
splendid expression of living
faith in all that Christmas means to
processing Christians.
Miss Maud Keyes presiding at the
organ with a we'll trained choir, rem
dered the mass Da Pacim Domino in
a very creditable manner.
An abundance of ferns and carna-
tions were on the altar. The Christ
mas crib with the new back ground
recently painted by Weidenfeller
Bros, recalled the settings of the
stable at Bethlehem. The pastor,
Father O'Reilly, was generously re-
membered by his congregation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Cheering Christmas Activities.

The 1921 Christmas activities at
the Congregational church were of a
| highly cheering and enriching nature
and commenced on Tuesday after
noon with a program and party in
the chapel by the Junior Endeavor-
ers. On Saturday night the Sunday
school in all it's Christmas expecta-
tion and joy occupied the stage in
the lecture room with songs, music,
speaking, Christmas tree, Santa
Claus and all manner of gifts and
goodies for the little ones. Nearly
four hundred people were present
to enjoy this happy hour with the
children.
The Christmas Sunday morning
hour Of worship, in spite of the in
tense cold, brought together large
congregation who entered fully into
the spiritual riches of the occasion.
Three adults united with the church
at this time. The climax of the
church's efforts in honoring Christ
on his birthday came at the Sunday
evening service when the adult and
junior choirs united their voices in a
song-story cantata, entitled, "a
Christmas Vision" Many who
heard this effort of the combined
choirs, pronounced the singing the
choicest and most talented heard
here for long while; many of the
younger voices, especially, displayed
talent of large future promise.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB.
Reorganized With a Membership OF
One Hundred.

A meeting for the purpose of re-
organizing the Mineral Point Com
mercial Club was held Tuesday night
in the Club rooms. There was a
good attendance. 1t was shown that
one hundred citizens had signed as
members. A permanent organiza-
ton was formed by the adoption of
Bylaws and election Of the follow
ing officers:
John M. Ostrander, President.
James Brewer, Vice President.
Raymond T. Jackson, Secretary.
Reuben ]. Ellsworth, Treasurer.
Brief talks followed the election
of officers, which showed a determin-
alton to carry out the purpose of the
Club, namely to promote and ad-
vance the interests of Mineral Point
and vicinity, and to promote social
intercourse among the members. 1t
was determined that one of the first
matters that should be taken up by
the Club is the securing of better
roads leading into and out of Mineral
Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
From the Dodgeville Sun-Republic
December %.
POSTPONED FARMERS MEET
INGS.

Owing to the bad roads and wet
weather the Cow Testing Association
meeting at Rewey, which was set for
last week Friday was postponed to
; Wednesday of this week. Dairymen
near Rewey have been interested in
an association for some time but no
action has ever been made to start
one. Also the Holstein Club meet
ing set for last Saturday at Barne-
weld was called off on account of the
bad roads. The Barneveld men seem
to have bad luck in selecting good
day, this being the third time that
dates have been set when the wealth
Grand roads prevented the carrying
out their plans. No date has been
set so far as is known.
The Democrat calls the above ar
ticle to the attention of those who
oppose good roads. 1t particularly
commends it to the careful study of
the citizens of Mineral Point.
Where the ordinary activities of a
community cannot be carried on be-
cause of bad roads we might as well
be living in the dark ages. Mineral
Points slogan for 1922 should be
1--WE Demand Decent Roads for Min
eral Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Death of E. E. Mccoy.

Platteville News: Mr. Erskine Nc
Coy, postmaster of Lancaster, died
Sunday. Dec. 18, after an extended
illness. Mr.. Mccoy has been in pub
lie life for many years. He has serv-
ed as County Clerk of Grant county
for four years. He resigned this of
flee to accept the position as post
master. He is survived by his wife
and two daughters, jeanette and
Elizabeth. A son, young man died
a few years ago. Mr.. Mccoy was
born in Beetown in 1859. He at
tended the Platteville Normal and
later engaged in mercantile business
in Lancaster. He was married to
Bessie Calls, daughter of the late
General and Mrs. John C. Calls.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Asks County Board To Recon-
slider Vote.
Avoca, Wis, Nov. 80, 1921.

Avoca, Wis, Nov. 80. 1921.
To the Farmers of Iowa County:
In looking over the last issue of
the Dodgeville Chronicle, see where
the County Board in the name OF
ECONOMY have voted to discontin-
ue the employment of our County
Agent
Speaking for myself personally,
and I think for the intelligent farm
ing community of this country, Mr..
Mobiles services were worth several
times the amount he received.
First, through him we obtained a
much higher figure for our surplus
milch cows, where they wish such
stock in the west.
Second, he advised us as to the
nature of our soils and the means by
which we could secure more crops
per acre and better quality of crops.
Third, he has secured lime crush
ers in several localities and is now
working to secure one for this part
of the county, which means about
$1.50 per ton saving on our lime.
The advantages of his services are
too numerous to mention, but will
say through his advice and counsel
there has been pure bred calf clubs
and pure bred swine clubs organized
in our community, and l feel sure
that it would be pleasure to our
farmers to have the county board re-
consider their vote before dispensing
with Mr.. Mobiles services.
Yours truly,
VIM. McGILL,
Valley View Stock Farm.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Bishop COmmends His Work.

Bishop w. w. Webb in The Church
Times: On Sunday the 9th, | or
dained three Deacons at st. James
Church, Milwaukee. The Rev.
Thomas r. Harris who comes from
that parish and who is the only man,
as far as we know, who has studied
for Holy Orders, and it was the first
ordination we know held in St.
James church. Mr. Harris is work
ing at West Allis and is doing very
well. The Rev. Walter G.. Horn
comes from the Parish at Mineral
Point and has been working at
Waterloo and during the summer at
Sparta. He is doing very remark
able work. The Rev. Cassius HI.
Hunt comes from the Church of the
Advent, Boston, he is working at st.
Mary's Dousman. DR.. WINS preach
ed the sermon and the ordinands
were presented by the rector of the
parish, the Rev. A. H. Lord. I had
no men to ordain Deacon last year,
and it is a great comfort to add these
three men to the clergy of the Dio-
cese. I am sure they are going to be
a great help in my mission work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

9Ir. Edward Fitzsimons passed
from this life on Friday morning,
Dec. %, in the 88th year of his age.
He was born in County Wicklow,
Ireland, Sept. 20, 1884, and came to
America with his parents in 1852.
The family remained for the summer
in Chicago and late in the Fall came
to Mineral Point On December 80,
1862, Edward Fitzsimons was united
in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Muir
rish. To this union five daughters
and three sons were born. One son,
Richard, died two months ago. The
surviving sons and daughters are:
Mrs. w. H. Thomas, Ridgeway; Mrs.
Joseph Beckerleg, Mineral Point;
William Fitzsimons, Avoca; Mrs.
Dwight James, Mineral Point; Mrs.
Thomas Mitchell, Dodgeville; Mrs.
Thomas Strut, Ridgeway, and Ira
Fitzsimons, at home. The wife and
mother, and two brothers Orchard
and Mathew Fitzsimons and Mrs.
Anna Keegan) also remain to mourn
the death of one who was ever af-
fectionate and kind.
Mr.. Fitzsimons and family moved
to this city from their farm on June
%, 1894. Mr.. Fitzsimons was a
man of exemplary character, de-
vout Christian, and for many years a
vestryman of Trinity Episcopal
church. He loved the brethren of
every name, while loyal to his own
communion and devoted to it's serv-
ices. A man of sterling worth has in
the fullness of years passed from this
life. His memory will be cherished
by neighbors and friends whom he
loved to greet with CHEEKY words.
The funeral took place Monday
afternoon, with services in Trinity
church. The Rector Rev. r. G. Kirk
bride paid fitting tribute to the life
and character of the decedent. The
burial was in Graceland.
The active pail bearers were neph-
ews of Mr.. and Mrs. Fitzsimons. The
honorary pail bearers were the ward
ems and vestrymen of Trinity church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Christmas at St. Mary's Church

Christmas, 1921, dawned clear and
cold. Although the thermometer
registered six below zero, people has
tened to the churches of their de-
nominations with joy in their hearts
to adore the new born king.
st. Mary's church bells chimed out
joyously and young and old 1ocked
to the sacred edifice. The interior
of the church was in festive attire.
Beautiful fragrant, natural flowers,
potted plants, ferns and palms and
many tapers adorned the affairs and
the sanctuary. The Christmas crib
representing the scene at Bethlehem
was very attractive. The violin solo
by Miss Marie Dresden and the rem
dition of J. Gruber's Festival mass
by the large choir under the direc-
ton of Mrs. T. F. Keefe, organist,
was excellent and highly praised.
First high mass was celebrated by
Father Weyer at $50 followed by
low masses; second high mass was
celebrated at 10:30. In each high
mass Father Weyer gave a short
German sermon on the birth of the
divine Jesus and the joys of Christ
mas. Father Regis, Capuchin Pro
fessor at st. Lawrence College, Mt
Calvary, delivered the eloquent Eng
lish sermons. The attendance was
very large at all the masses. The
contributions were very generous.
Benediction of the blessed sacrament
and singing of the TIE Deum closed
the beautiful edifying services of
Christmas day, the feast Of faith,
love and hope. About six hundred
holy communions were distributed
during this Yuletide.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Mineral Point Public Library.

"Education Of Women in China
is the title of book recently pre-
sented to the library by Miss Hutch
ison. This thoughtful and suggest
i've book is written by Margaret
Ernestine Burton, who briefly sum-
marizes the work of woman's educa-
ton before the advent of Christian
missions. She also speaks of the
work of the mission schools and en-
phasizes the need for Chinese speak
ing teachers in the secular schools
authorized by the government.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Mrs. William Whitford, Sr.

Ann Louise Cockings was born in
North Motion, Devonshire, England,
on Nov. 25, 1845, and died at Min
eral Point, Wis, on Wednesday morn
ing, Dec. 21, 1921, at the age of rs
years and 27 days. When she was
five years of age she migrated to this
country with her parents, John and
Margaret Cockings and settled in
what is known as Devonshire Hollow
in Lafayette county.
Throughout her childhood she re-
sided and attended the rural school
in that district. After completing
her studies here, she entered the his
torical Fayette school, which was at
that time conducted by John V. Park
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
THE WORLDS BEST HOPE.

Proofs multiply daily that a great
moral and spiritual awakening is
near at hand. The following from
The Milwaukee Journal shows that
the secular as we'll as the religious
press is rightly discerning signs of
the times:
Whether Christmas, 1921, shall
go down into history as forever mem
orable because it was then that the
world set its face toward peace de-
pends exactly on how far we have re-
allied the spirit of Jesus Christ.
There is no form of words that men
can write down in agreements which
will bring peace if we have not the
spirit of good will. Nor is there any
form of words that will lead us to
war if we have that spirit of peace.
''The worlds best hope today is
found in the proofs which daily null
tiply that at last we are seeking for
spiritual leadership into peace rather
than for guarantees of force to con-
troll and balance our warlike in
stincts. Signs are not wanting at
this Christmas season that we have
come a long years journey on the
Bethlehem road. There has not
been time, at least in our genera
ton, when a man who ventures to
suggest that perhaps after all God
has something to do with the affairs
of man has found such ready hear
ing"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Counties Stir Road Problem.

Madison-Thirteen county boards,
at their last meetings, adopted reso-
lutions either requesting Gov. Blaine
to call special session of the legis-
lature to consider highway matters,
or recommending that the next legis,
lature remove the general property
tax and aid requirements for road
building.
This information has been received
by Frank A. Cannon, executive secre-
tary Of the Good Roads association
of Wisconsin. Reports of bond issues
authorized by the counties show that
the amount available for expenditure
will be approximately $4,000, 900,
or slightly more than was expended
last year.
1.-TWO salient features of the Hirst
highway bill killed by the last legis-
lature are urged by the county
boards" Mr.. Cannon said. Zone
was the provision whereby taxes for
highway purposes were lifted from
general property and placed on the
users of the road. The other was
that the provision of the law requir-
ing counties to appropriate a sum
equal to SO per cent of the funds
allotted to the m by the state and
federal government, was to bA Alim-
mated"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Entertain Relatives.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas e. Tonkin
entertained forty near relatives
Christmas with a splendid dinner
and supper at their farm home which
was tastefully decorated with holly
and Xmas decorations. Music and
cards furnished the entertainment.
The occasion proved one of much
pleasure. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Opie
and Rio Mitchell of Cobb, were the
out-of-town guests.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Fire Christmas Night.

The fire company was called out
Christmas night to extinguish blaze
in the basement of the farm home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Shepard, Jr.
Owing to the timely arrival and good
work of the firemen there was no
further damage done except the raft
ers were scorched in the basement
and hole was burned in the dining
room floor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
A TRUE SOLDIER.

In his Christmas greetings to the
American forces, General Pershing
voiced the sentiments of a true SOL
dier. He said: During these times
of uncertainty and difficulty, whether
in or out of the army, the soldier
must confidently and courageous1y,
do his part to hasten an era of un-
derstanding and peace. Our army
stands for peace on earth, to men
good will
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Interesting Program.

The Junior Endeavorers of the
First Congregational church gave a
very entertaining and interesting
Christmas program in the chapel on
Tuesday afternoon, Dec. Goth. More
than forty mothers and friends of the
Juniors gladdened the hour by their
presence and although thirteen Jun
iors were absent on account of sick
ness, yet fifty members participated
in the happy exercises.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Beginning To See the Light.

Plattevil1e News: Papers through
out the county opposed the bond
issue two years ago for good roads
are beginning to see the light and
are now favorable to permanent
roads. When affairs get back to nor
NAL bond issue for permanent
roads will carry. Our tailings COW
cred roads are built cheaply and
serve purpose, but heavy trucks
will move a large per cent of the pro
duce and merchandise in the near
future and roads must be built to
take care of this traffic.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Mrs. Mary Geib Simon.

Mrs. Mary Geib Simon, widow of
Mr.. John Simon, former residents of
this city, passed to life eternal We'd
nesday, Dec. 21st, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Frederick Jensen,
182 22nd street, Milwaukee; aged
79 years. The funeral took place at
1880 Saturday morning with services
at the Gesu church; interment in
the Holy Cross cemetery. Mrs.
Simon was one of Gods noble women
and has many friends here who will
ever cherish her memory. Beside
her daughter, Mrs. Frederick Jensen
of Milwaukee, three children of her
first marriage survive her namely:
Mrs. James C. McMullen of Idaho,
and William Pittz of Milwaukee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

lnSOn, VINO was Tor many years pres
ident of the University of Wisconsin
After two years of study in the
school she was granted a teachers
certificate, and for five years success
fully taught in the rural districts of
Iowa and Lafayette counties. She
was lover of nature and especially
enjoyed the study of flowers and wild
plants. AS a result she was able to
identify hundreds of natures foliage
by mere observation.
She was baptized in the church of
England on December %, 1845, and
at the age of 18 years joined the
Comolite church in Willow Springs.
Several years later she became
member of the Methodist church at
Waldwick, and II years ago she was
transferred to the Methodist church
in Mineral Point. No more can be
said of her true Christian character
than the words that Rev. Cookies
funeral text, Matthew 5:16 express.
On the 7th of January, 1869, she
was united in marriage to William
Henry Whitford. They resided on
farm in the vicinity of Waldwick
until II years ago, when they moved
to Mineral Point. To this union ten
children were born, all of whom are
living and reside within a radius of
Is miles from home, excepting the
youngest son. Volney O., Jonesdale,
Orville L., Willow Springs, Christie
pher j., Mineral Point, Joseph NJ, Jr
Darlington, Susie w., Mineral Point,
Mrs. H. w. Nicholas, Waldwick, Mrs.
VIM. Compton, Mineral Point, VIM.
NJ, Mineral Point, Lewis M. Darling
ton, Harry M. Syracuse, N. w. All
of these were present at the funeral
and besides them she leaves to
mourn her loss 81 grand children.
One brother, Newton Cockings, Wald
wick, and four sisters, Mrs. Mary
Stevens, Waldwick, Mrs. Chas. Mar
tin, Gronville, N. D., Mrs. Sarah
Heath, Waldwick, and Mrs. Robert
Nicholas, Granville, N. D. At all
times she bore kind, sweet, gentle,
lovable disposition. No one ever
knew her to get angry or to speak
an unkind word to or against any
o1r f,.in IN
need. Many times in sickness and
death she sacrificed the health and
comforts of herself and family to aid
and console friends and neighbors.
Above all she possessed a remark
ably clear memory, having been call
ed upon on many occasions to recall
some past date or event. Her ever
faithful and Industrious characteris-
tics were prominent for until the
time of her death she never failed
or shirked her duty even though she
had been for several years almost
an invalid.
Being a member of the w. r. c..
of Mineral Point, at the home their
services were conferred in conjunc-
ton with those of Rev. J. E. Cooke
of the M. E. church of Mineral Point,
on Friday morning, Dec. 23, at
eleven o'clock. Burial services were
conducted by Rev. J. d. Lindsey of
Waldwick, where the remains were
laid at rest beside that of her hus-
band.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1921
GOOD HOLIDAY TRADE.

Notwithstanding the fact that
roads every where have been in poor
condition, Mineral Point has enjoyed
a good holiday trade. The Mail
Early Campaign had very good
effect. Business at the Post Office
was never better, and there was no
congestion of letters and parcels.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Falls and Breaks An Arm.

Dodgeville Sun-Republic: P. C.
Anderson of Hollyhead, slipped and
fell Monday and broke his arm in
two places. The accident occurred
when he was on his way home after
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Martin
Venden at Hyde's Mill. Mr.. Ander-
son was taken into the Friedl home
and a physician summoned. Later
he was brought to st. Joseph's hos
pital in Dodgevil1e, where an X-ray
examination was made.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
THE NEW YEAR.

The Democrat wishes all of it's
readers and friends A Happy New
Year. The year 1921 has been a
year of advancement and achieve
ments. The world is moving to-
wards peace. May the year 1922
bring a better understanding among
nations and peoples, and may Amer
lea continue to be a leader in the
progress of the world.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
KraZe Christmas Tree Party.

Thirty friends of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
f. Keefe, ladies and gentlemen, were
delightfully."- entertained with a kraze
Christmas tree party A delicious
luncheon was served. Dancing was
the principal feature of the evenings
entertainment. All guests present
vote Mr.. and Mrs. Keefe royal enter
tainers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Farmers Institutes.

Two Farmers Institutes have been
arranged for, one at Waldwick, Jan.
"a and 25, and the other at Hollan-
dale, Jan. &c and 27. A Women's
Institute is scheduled for the ladies
of Waldwick and vicinity at the same
time as the mems institute there.
H. r. Noble, Co. Agent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Special Meeting.

A special meeting is called by a
double quorum of the Southwestern
Wisconsin Meat Association to be
held at the Town Hall, City of Min
eral Point, on Wednesday afternoon,
Dec. %, 1921 at 900 o'clock. The
purpose of this meeting is to secure
if possible better rates for the ship
pers and to transact such other busi-
ness that may come up.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Notice

The Upstreamers Club will not be
responsible for bills contracted in
1921, later than Jan. 1, 1922. Pre-
sent such bills to the treasurer.
ROBERT NEAL, Treasurer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. George MARI, Sr.
entertained their children and grand
children with a delicious dinner at
their home Christmas. The dining
room was tastefully decorated with
Xmas decorations for the festive oc-
casion. About thirty members of
the family were present.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
Watch Your WEIGHT.

Medical men all agree that In q
great number of cases it would be Of
valuable assistance to them if pa
tients could produce weight record
when going for advice. Often 1t iS
impossible for diagnosis to be given
until patient has tested his or her
weight for a certain length of time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29
ENTERED INTO REST
Nicholas Steil.

word was received here Monday
OF the death of Mr.. Nicholas Steil at
ms nome in Garner, Iowa. Mr.. Steil
was brother of the late Mrs. John
Jeuck and Mrs. Nicholas Schiller Of
tnls city. His brothers, Philip and
Ben Steil of Highland, attended the
funeral.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-29

Racine county is represented by
108 students, including IA men and
"a women, at the University of Wis
consin this fall.