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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
Mrs. Henry H. Bennett.

A life Of beauty, service and large
usefulness came to a sudden close on
Monday noon, January 80, 1922,
when the messenger of death sum-
moned the spirit Of Mrs. Henry Ben
nett to the land that is fairer than
day" Emma Cork was born in Ches-
shire, England. on June 10. 1850, at
7 the age of seventeen she came to this
country and settled in Mineral Point.
On January rs, 1869, Emma was
united in marriage with Henry H.
Bennett and Immediately afterward
they located on farm in Graysville,
one mile east of this city and here
they lived fifty-tWo years, moving
into town only two months ago. Ten
children crowned this union, one son
dying in infancy, but six daughters
and three sons, with the husband and
father, though bowed down with
grief in this hour, "arise up, and call
her blessed; her husband also, and
John D. Graysville, Jennie-Mrs. M.
w. Parkinson, Willow Springs, Bert,
Aberdeen, S. Oak, Inie-Mrs. J. Roy
Gordon; Graysville, Willett-Milwau-
kee, Esther-Mrs Harry Collicutt,
Graysville, j. Harry, Mineral Point,
Grace-Mrs. Ben Prideaux, Carter,
Mont. Mrs. Benefits departure will
also be keenly felt by three brothers,
Fred, Joseph and Bert Cork of Des
Moines, Iowa, and two sisters, Mrs.
Lon Smith of DesMoines and Mrs.
James Waters of Pleasant View
Eighteen grandchildren are also
among the bereft. Mrs. Bennett was
a Christian mother of the choicest
type and reared her family in the
fear of God For long years she was
loyal and upright member Of the
Congregational church, trusting in
the Saviour to the end. Her life was
a benediction not only in her own
family but reached out in many di-
rections, Funeral services will be.
held at 900 p. IN. Thursday from
the family home, 712 Pleasant ST.,
her pastor Rev. A. H. Schoenfeld Of
ficiating.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.
Two or more men, representin

Two or more men, representing
each point of our church star, to
write an article for our local papers,
fearlessly giving their opinion Gas
God reveals it to them) how we can
better spend our earnings, as peo-
pie; way we can recommend to the
world way that will be better ever
lastingly; a way that will put tele-
phones, electric lights, city water and
furnaces in every home; a way that
all can have sidewalks and fire pro-
lection; way that will cure men of
jealousy when one man gets more
money for his labors than he does;
way that will induce the man get
ting more to lookout for the one who
gets less. Tell us way to help you
better. God gave you men the work
of subduing all the earth, and its
problems. To us women he gave the
position to help mates. How can we
better help you spend our money?
!" 1OfC IL IOO 1hOIC6tu VI
spending freely when we have freely
received we say, / earned it, it's mine;
when really nothing is ours but is
only given us children to work with; /;
to work with till the night comes; to
| work our own SOULS salvation.
/ Brothers, how shall we better speno
our money? We long to earn money.
! We strive to save money, but we
dread to spend money. Can we dis
pei the darkness in any other way
than to let our lights shine? Can
/ we reap good will unless we sew it?
Mans inhumanity to man makes
countless millions mourn. Who
would scorn his humble fellow for
the coat he wears; for the poverty he
suffers; for his daily cares? Would
you brother? No you would not.
Well tell us how we can all togeth-
er work out for ourselves a perfect
city.
A city built on seven hills should
shine seven times brighter than we
do. What will you plan that we may
all help. ONE TO HELP.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
Missionary Union Elects Officers

The Missionary Union of the Con-
gregational church met Friday, Jan
uary 9th, at the home of Mrs. John
Callow, 416 Front street. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs. A. H. Schoenfeld; Vice
President, Mrs. Walter S. Martin;
Secretary, Mrs. J. M. Ostrander;
Treasurer, Mrs. George Varlin;
members at large of the executive
committee: Miss Grace Gray, and
Mrs. William Kelly. These officers
together with other standard COM
mittees to be appointed are hopeful
of leading the society through pro-
gressive year of missionary activities
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
Farewell Party.

Eugene were given a farewell party
Friday evening at their farm home
in Rock Branch, prior to their NOV
ing to this city this week into the
home, 430 Doty street, which they
recently purchased from DR.. and Mrs.
G. G. Huheathal, About twenty-five
neighbors were present. Delicious
refreshments brought by the guests
were served. The evening was spent
in card games and was much enjoyed
All wish Miss Dunn and brother Eu-
gene much happiness in their new
home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
Standard Bearer Meeting.

The Standard Bearers were delight
fully entertained at the home of Miss
Cleo Richards Monday evening, jan
uary goth. A pot luck supper was
served at $50 O'Clock with all sorts
of good things to eat. After supper
a business session was held in which
matters of Importance were discussed
We wese glad to note a one-hundred
per cent increase in membership. At
the close of business meeting a most
interesting program was given. Miss
Alice Huxtable kindly favored with a
solo, "Then the Lesson" The boy
with Five Talents" was presented
by Miss Margaret Manley. After
singing of the Standard Bearer song
the meeting was dismissed. All
present had royal good time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
Mineral Point Public Library.

A very commendable spirit is
shown by the teachers and students
of the grades in the schools of Min
eral Point in regard to the state
Reading Circle work. The students
have come to the library and made
their selection from books named in
the state lists. From these they
have made reports following outlines
drawn by their teachers. The books
listed as well as others found on the
library shelves are among the best in
literature. Thus the child gains an
acquaintance with the best writer's
and forms a taste for wholesome
reading. In chese days of catchy"
and trifling if not positively harmful
means of entertainment parents can
be assured that the educators of the
state have acted wisely in sending
out these lists of books at once inter
esting and elevating in character.
New Books Received.
Wells, H. G.-Outline of History.
Fiction.
Bower, B. M.-Skyrider; Uphill
climb.
White, William Patterson-R Rider
of Golden Bar.
Curwood, j. O.-Back to Gods
country.
Hankins, Arthur P.-Jubilee girl.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
POPE BENEDICT'S BODY
ENTOMBED IN CRYPT
Rites Private at the Pontiffs Funeral
Crowds Are Barred From
the Edifice.

Rome, Jan. 27.-The tomb of Bene-
dict XIV was sealed at II minutes af-
ter four O'Clock Thursday afternoon.
A pure white marble slab bearing the
date of his birth, the date of his death
and the years of his pontificial reign,
now covers forever the remains Of
the peace pope"
Next to him lies Queen Christine Of
Sweden and exactly opposite him is
Pope Plus Sixth.
Although 100000 demands for in
vitations reached the office of the
papal secretary of state, only the
diplomatic corps and dozen others
were actually privileged to assist in
the burial ceremony. This was the
arrangement in order to prevent I'm
see1nly riots which, in the violent con-
troversy raging around the late pope's
pacific policy and reactionary tendency,
were suddenly manifested.
The huge bronze doors of st. Pc
ter's were swung shut at noon, ex-
Guiding the vast crowds until after the
funeral.
All the morning a seemingly endless
stream of humanity flowed past the
bier in the basilica where the body
lay, and the scenes of the last three
days were repeated, except that the
crowd seeking admittance to the ca
thedral was greater, If anything, than
before. Churchmen, pilgrims and lay
men mingled in the mass that strove
to gain admission in time to get a
glimnSa of the dead nnntiff
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs. Jane Williams

Was born in Cornwall, England,
August 4, 1882, came to America in
l843, and on December 2, 1850, was
married to Richard Williams; she
died on January 26, 1922. Two sons
Thomas of Mineral Point, Richard of
Chicago, and two daughters, Mrs.
Ada Rupp and Mrs. Mary Connolly
survive. Also nine grand children
and four great grand children Mrs.
Williams was one of the Christian
pioneer women and leaves many
friends and acquaintance who es-
TEEN her highly for faithful and
devoted wife and mother as we'll as
a sincere friend. The funeral was
held on Saturday with services by
Rev. j. G. Cooke.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
THE DAIRY cow AS A COM
MUNITY BUILDER.

A public meeting will be held al
the rooms Of the Mineral Point Com
mercial Club on Tuesday evening,
February 7, 1922, at 7:30 p. m. Mr..
Grabill of the James Manufacturing
Company of Fort Atkinson, will ad-
dress the meeting and deliver his
famous lecture on "The Dairy Cow as
a Community Builder"
Farmers are particularly invited.
There will be no admission charge
and the public is cordially invited to
be present and listen to lecture of
vital Importance to the blue grass
district Of Wisconsin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
From Far Off China.


The following is an extract from
letter written from Shanghai, by Mrs.
John Gold to her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. James Brewer:
Il was down in Jap Town last week
buying toys for the children, and as
it is about ten miles from home and
had made it by ricksha, decided
to have John meet me there for
"skiaki," then | could drive back
with him.
"Skiaki" is Japanese dish that
mostly all the foreigners are crazy
about. You get either chicken or
beef skiaki and as there were two OF
us, ordered a platter of mixed. |
got there frst-I would not dare go
alone at night, but this was noon and
| had been there often at that hour.
You go down narrow little alley
and open a wooden gate which rings
a bell and you hear q "Hii" and a
Japanese girl lets you into the restau
rant where she helps you off with
your shoes, then takes you upstairs
to little room all bare, except for a
little round table about ten inches
high, and fiat cushions on the floor to
sit on. There is always an artistic
little corner in these rooms, sort of a
shrine and usually a vase of flowers
under a scroll Of japanese writing.
They are quite modern at this
place because the foreigners patron
iZe them SO much.
They put a gas jet on the table,
with a brass sauce pan over it, and
into that goes cabbage, bamboo
shoots, mushrooms, beef, chicken,
onions, little sugar and the soy
sauce.
In surprisingly short time it is
bubbling and cooking and we are
eating it served on top of bowl of
rice with nothing but chop-sticks to
get. all we can; but it is absolutely
the best tasting dish I know about.
I wish you could see the rice buck
cts they bring filled with the rice
when time to serve-they are gener-j
ally black Or red lacquer and SO
pretty.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
Trinity Church.

Rev. II. G. KirISbride, Rector.
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany.
500 a. m.-Holy Communion.
$50 a. m.-Morning prayer
1880 a. m.-Morning prayer and
sermon.
1900 a. m.-Church school.
1880 p. m.-Evening prayer and
sermon.
Everybody cordially invited.
(Doings this week, part next.)
Thursday-Th Woman's Auxil-
iary will meet in the Parish House at
the usual hour 500 p. m. All the
members are asked by the Rector to
be present if possible.
Monday-The Sunbeam Society
will meet in the Parish House 7:15
p. m. Every member requested to be
present.
TAPERS FOR FEBRUARY 2
The Publication of the Blessed
Virgin Mary. After the birth of a
son Hebrew mother remained in se-
clusion forty days, and then brought
an offering to the Temple of lamb
and young pigeon. The lamb was
for a burnt offering, the pigeon for
sin offering if the parents were poor
then two turtle doves or pigeons
were offered instead of lamb and
one pigeon. Our Lord was brought
to the Temple and presented to God
whilst the Blessed Mother brought
two turtle doves as her thank Offer
ing to God for safe deliyerance
How many mothers think of car
rying out this old custom at this age,
which should never be neglected. An
offering would be different from the
Hebrews. The service is there in
your prayer books if you will only
look it up.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
First Congregational Church.
The Church with a glad welcome
for everybody.
A. III. Schoenfeld, Pastor.


A. III. Schoenfeld, Pastor.
Services for Sunday, February 5th
9:45-Sunday school, The larg-
est attendance for the year thus far
was recorded last Sunday. If you
have no other Sunday school connec-
ton, this school offers you a helpful
place and real welcome.
10:45-Morning worship. Ser
mon subject, Reading the Signs
Along the Road"
6:30-Christian Endeavor. The
Christian Endeavor movement the
world over will commemorate it's
forty-second anniversary next Sun
day and our own society is planning
to bring full honors for the occasion.
Come and see.
7:30-Evening devotions. Ser
mon subject, Lessons from the Man
Who Lived as Many Years as There
are Days in Our Year"
3:45-( (Tuesday) The Junior En-
deavorers meet in the chapel-both
divisions.
7:30-( Thursday The church at
prayer and bible study.
Weekly thought-If you look real
close you will discover that not all
men are as black as they are painted
nor all women as white as they are
powdered.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
FIRE PREVENTION.

Mr.. J. E. Kennedy, Inspector for
the Wisconsin Association of Mutual
Fire Insurance Companies, was here
on Monday, and in the evening spoke
before the members of the Mineral
Point Commercial Club, in the Club
rooms. He spoke on the subject of
Fire hazards and their effect on In
surance rates. He called the atten-
ton of the business men to the many
dangers existing on their premises
which increases the fire danger.
Mr.. Kennedy advocated the pas
sage and enforcement of the follow
ing ordinances:
1st-The establishment of a stand
ard of electric wiring and providing
for proper inspection.
2d-Defning the storage and hand
ling of gasoline, benezine, naptha,
and dynamite.
3d-The burning of rubbish.
4th-The storage of ashes.
5th-More stringent standard of
buildings in the fire limits.
Also an ordinance regulating the
construction and care of chimneys.
Mr.. Kennedy deplored the conflict
of authority in the control of the
Fire Department and recommended
that the automatic striker of the fire
alarm bell be put and kept in proper
condition.
A Fire Prevention Board will no
doubt be appointed that will coop
ate with the City Council and Fire
Chief to improve local conditions.
The Wisconsin Inspection Bureau
will be here to rate the property of
the city, and this rating will be done
in a scientific ana impartial manner,
but they will charge for the hazards
as they exist at that time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
Fifty-fOurth Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert James quietly
observed their fifty-fourth wedding
anniversary at their home on North
Iowa street, Wednesday, January 25.
Mr.. and Mrs. James were born and
raised here and are highly esteemed
as upright, progressive citizens.
Their numerous friends hope they
will live to celebrate many more an
niversaries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
FIRE ON 1000 INDIA RIOTERS
Battle over Arrest of TWO Jute
Workers Leads to Battle at
Calcutta.

Calcutta, Jan. 31.-Four thousand
workers in the Standard jute mills at
Titteghur, in the environs of Calcutta,
engaged in riot and were quelled
by the police only after numerous
casualties had been inflicted.
The trouble arose when the workers
demanded the release of two comrades,
arrested on charge Of assaulting the
manager of the works, which was re-
fused.
Police rushed to the scene. only to
be received with shower of missiles.
They fired into the air, but the rioters
renewed their attack, whereupon the
officers fired volley into the mob,
two of the members of which were
killed and 40 wounded.
Won vKy1I1 Eu.~D L. T..
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
Ninty-frst Birthday.

Mrs. Catherine Fielder, 402 Doty
street, observed her ninety-frst birth
day January 10Th. Although the in
firmities of age are creeping on Mrs.
Fielder still retains her excellent
memory and intellect and is inter-
ested in current events and all good
works.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
Social.

The young ladies sodality of st.
Mary's church held a social and six
o'clock supper in st. Mary's hall on
Wednesday evening of last week.
Followed by games and music on the
Edison the event was much enjoyed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
A Pleasant Affair.
The parish gathering in Parish
Hall on Monday night, proved a very
enjoyable and social affair.
Island Has Remarkable Properties.

The island of Crete has undergone
a remarkable fitting since classical
times, rising at its western end and
sinking at it's eastern. A harbor at
the west end of the island is now
high and dry, SO that one can walk
about its floor, while the ancient
quays and harbors works at the east
ern end are now under water.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Peoples Church.
j. e. Cooke, Pastor.
} a. m.-Class meeting.

900 a. m.-Class meeting.
11:00 a. m.-Morning worship,
subject of sermon, 1.-The Armor of
God-the Helmet of Salyation''f
2:30 p. m.-JunioE League.
6:15 p. m.-Epworth League.
7:30 p. m.-Evening service, sub
jeet, 1.-THE New Evangelism
Thursday 7:30-The mid-weel1
service.
Your attention is especially called
to the monthly meeting of the OFF,
cial Board and the Brotherhood both
of which occur this week.
The new Educational and Recrea-
tional Director is VIM. w. Connolly
from Douglas Wyoming. He began
his work February 1st.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
Surprise Party.

A pleasant surprise party was held
Monday evening at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Homer Kendall in honor of
the twenty-fifth birthday anniversary
of Mrs. Kendall. The evening was
spent in games, music and social con-
verse. Delicious refreshments were
served and all report a delightful
time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
The Mock Trial.

The Mock Trial" in the lecture
room of the M. E. church last night
came off according to calendar, and
was an interesting and very amusing
court event.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02

A grand total of 1O,484 different
students enrolled in the various ses-
sions of the University of Wisconsin
during the year, 1920-2I.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02
Bible Thought for Today.

- II A MORNING PRAYER
Xa Create in me a clean heart,
God; and renew a right
spirit within me.-Psalm
51:1O.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-02

You win flns = in the Want Column.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-14
FoG-TowN.

THERE were many other places il
Mustland, and MACY and Nick
missed none of them, thanks to the
kindness of Buskins and Scootalong.
The queer little train stopped next
at Fog Town, where fairies Were
filling large bags with the thick
misty stuff and tying the tops with
string.
Il thought fog was sort of a
nuisance" said Nancy. when
we're out having a ride and it gets
foggy, Daddy always says, oh, isn't
it a nuisance because he can't see
where he is going"
NO" said Buskins, fog isn't al
ways nuisance. Usually it is kind.
Its chief use is to fool Jack Frost.
At this time Of year, when he ought
TO be minding his manners and hik-
ing off to the sky, Jacks generally
hiding round watching his chance to
nip the fruit. So the fig fairies have
to play policeman and when he's
around, they open their bags so he
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-14

can't see where the apples and cher.
ries are"
After that they visited Winter
Town, where the snow fairies live
but it was closed for the season and
all the houses were boarded up. The
snow fairies were having vacation,
most likely up at the North Pole.
That was the last of the towns in
Mistland, so the visitors got on
Scootalong's train again for the re-
turn trip. This time Scootalong let
them look inside of his engine and
they could see the little steam fairies
pushing the wheels around.
They soon arrived at the place
where the apple tree elevator was
waiting. So thanking Scootalong
and bidding him goodby, the Twins
and Buskins descended to the earth.
81 shall see you once more, kid
dies" said Buskins, as he babe them
goodby. There is one more ceun-
try in the Land-of- Up-in- the-Air that
you would like to visit, am sure.
1t is Smoke Land"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-14
sWEETHEARTs

THE lover who sent the first Valen
tire ranks with the inventor Of
Santa Claus, among the G4eat Tn
knowns of history.
Few men have done as much to
make this a joyous world Surely
no.one has done more to color life
with romance.
No life is worth while unless il
attracts and radiates love.
And the Valentine is the messenger
of Cupid.
If you are on the shady side of
youth, there are few memories you
can look to, with the thrill and ten
derness of the Valentines of school
days.
Sometimes we wonder what became
of those first sweethearts of youth
the shy little lassie in the gingham
pinafore, the sweetheart of the old
time sleighride, the romantic love of
our late teens and early twenties.
Each did her mighty bit to make
us better men. Each helped develop
us spiritually for the Only One who
came later.
You remember those Valentines
you sent them? "Them was the days. |"
Looking backward, the Valentine
days are rosy lanterns in the mists
of the past.
Those greatest sweethearts, our
wives, may be getting gray. But the
old-time love is in their hearts. The
thrill of a Valentine to them is as
tense and glamorous as long ago
This is Valentine Day, and all sweet
hearts, white-haired or young, yearn
for rememberance-violets, candy or,
best of all, an honest-to-goodness
Valentine.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-14
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY.

From the Times Recorder Feb
ruary IA, 1929
AN AMERlCUS delegation that
will appropriately represent this
city and county will go down to AL
bany today to be present at the ses-
sions of the Southwest Georgia Get
Together meeting to be held there.
Among those going will be j. e. Ma
this, Frank Sheffield, Clarence J..
White and E. A. Nisbet.
The Seaboard railway is preparing
to overhaul and improve the general
of its passenger station in
Americas, when the interior will be
repainted, and new roof of red
thing win replace the old one.
II. G. Bagley has just purchased
the undivided half interest of Gordon
Clark in the fine plantation located
a dozen miles from Americas, for
which he paid $4,000. He plans to
make it the show place of Sumter
county.
Mrs. Thomas J. McLendon return
ed yesterday from a visit of two
weeks to her mother, Mrs, Matthew,
in Birmingham.
Charles L. Ansley has gone to New
Orleans to attend Mardi Gras fes-
tiyities and to look after business
matters.
Miss Darien Pinkston is in Albany
f3r few days as the guest of Miss
Carli-e Pinkston.
Mrs. C. NJ. Council returned to
her home here yesterday after a visit
Of several days to her parents in Ma
con.