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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Birthday Dinner.

A number of near relatives met at
the home of Mrs. John l.. Gray, 426
Ridge street, Wednesday afternoon,
January Sth, and partook of a delic-
ious dinner at $50 in honor of the
birthday anniversary of Mrs. Gray.
The color scheme of the table decor
ations was pink and white and pink
candles, beautiful flowers, roses, car
nations, freezias and ferns. Wit and
humor prevailed and following din
ner the evening was delightfully."-
spent in card games. Mrs. Gray was
the recipient of nice gifts and sincere
friends extend good wishes for many
happy returns of the day. Her sister
Mrs. Bert Schlater of Janesville, was
also present in honor of the occasion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
THE cow AS A COMMUNITY
RIJILDER.

Elsewhere in this paper we print a
report of Mr.. d. @. GrabilPs talk be-
fore the Minera! Point Commercial
Club on "The Cow as Community
Builder. 1t was a good and timely
talk, and was well received by the
members of the Club and others who
heard it. 1t was a good talk because
the speaker was well Informed in re-
gard to his subject, and presented it
in an interesting and pleasing man
ner. Mr.. Grabill gave facts and fig
ures to show that Wisconsin's great
prosperity is due to the fact that her
agriculture is thoroughly sound, be-
ing founded as it is upon the dairy
industry.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
COUNTRY PAST WORST,
SAYS THE PRESIDENT
Harding Writes Minnesota Farmers
That Better Business Era Is Here
Improvement Well Begun.

CroOkston, Mimi, Feb. 1.-Tl
general industrial and business situa-
tion now is such as to justify conf
dence that ''we are well past the worst
phase of the agricultural crisis" de-
dared President Harding in a letter
read to farmers attending the annual
Red river valley farm crop and live
stock show here.
"The improvement is well begun
and will continue steadily from this
time forward" said the letter, which
was addressed to c. G. Selvig, superin-
tendent of the Northwest School of
Agriculture and chairman of the board
Of managers Of the midwinter shows
held in conjunction with the farmers
meeting.
After expressing regret that he was
unable to deliver his message IN per-
son President Harding in his letter
referred to the recent national agri-
cultural conference in Washington and
continued:
II am glad to say that my utmost
anticipation Of useful results from that
gathering were more than realized. |
believe 1t has set new mark in the
aspirations, not only of the agricul-
tural community, but, indeed, of the
entire country in behalf of better
understanding of our agricultural prob
lem and of more effective measures
for dealing with it.
"1n the general industrial and busi-
ness situation there Is much to justify
confidence that we are we'll past the
worst phases of the agricultural crisis !;
that improvement is we'll begun, and
that it will continue steadily from
this time forward. This is not only a
cause of satisfaction to every friend
of the farmer but also to whoever is
interested in any phase Of American
business for we have all come to rec
ognize the interdependence Of all de-
partments Of the national industrial
establishment. No one of them can
prosper permanently If any other
great branch of national activity is de-
pressed"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Choir Party.

St. Mary's church choir pleasantly
entertained their friends in st.
Mary's hall Monday evening with a
card party, followed by dancing.
About sixty people were present.
Father Weyer was the guest of honor
and in his most courteous manner
gave few remarks of merited praise
and encouragement to the members
of the choir and admonished them to
keep up their good work for which
he received hearty applause. The
Valentine decorations in the hall, red
and black, were very beautiful. The
excellent luncheon served and the
splendid music by the different mem
bers were much enjoyed. Everybody
had a delightful time and the event
was a decided social success.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
William Finklemeyer.

William Finklemeyer, aged forty
four years, youngest son of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Finklemeyer,
Mineral Point, died Saturday, Feb.
11th, 1922, following a brief illness
of pneumosia. The funeral took
place Monday morning from the
home of Mrs. John Finklemeyer, 315
Maiden street, with services in st.
Mary's church; Father Weyer cele-
brating the requiem high mass. The
pail bearers were: William J. Pittz,
Albert Springer, Michael Pittz,
George Schaaf, Sr., Albert Roether,
and Frank Collins. Interment in st.
Mary's cemetery. Deceased is sur
vived by four sisters: Mrs. Theodore
Frieden of GAINESVILLE, Mrs. Charles
Deming of St. Paul, Mrs. Joseph
Shellpetter of Minneapolis, Mrs.
John Esch of Survey, anG Four broth
ers: George, Henry and ,udolph of
Mineral Point and Joseph of Oregon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Valentine Dinner.

Lawrence UnterholZner and sister,
Miss Agnes entertained twenty High
school friends, boys and girls, at the
home of their mother, Mrs. Frank
UnterholZner, 270 Hoard street, with
a six o'clock dinner Valentines Day.
The table decorations, red and white
Valentine designs and red and white
carnations. Dinner was followed by
card games and dancing. The occas-
ion proved very enjoyable affair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Will Assist in Making Income
Returns.

Deputy Revenue Collector E. E..
Kinkel will be at the City Hall, in
Mineral Point, Wis, on February 27
to March 2, inclusive, for the purpose
of assisting citizens in rendering
their United States income tax re-
turn for the year ended December 81
1921. This service is offered free of
charge, and those desiring assistance
should call on the deputy as early as
possible during the above period,
bringing with them all the data nee
essary to render a true return OF in
come.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
DROP PORTER WRECK CASES
indiana Officials Unable to Obtain
Witnesses in Fatal Clash Last
February.

Valparaiso, Ind, Feb. 14.-The Por-
ter Qnd.) train-wreck cases, in which
Engineer Long and Fireman Block
were held on charge Of manslaughter
in connection with the wreck at Por-
ter last February, in which AZ per
sons were killed, were dismissed in
the Superior court The state could
not obtain material witnesses. Two
special efforts were made to secure
the testimony of the crew of the
freight train which was on the siding
at the time when the Michigan Cen
trail and New York Central trains
crashed. The engineer and fireman
were released.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Surprise Dinner.

About fifteen friends and neigh
bors laden with all sorts of good
things to eat porceeded to the home
of Mr.. Bernard Tyrer last week Tues
day, February 7th, and surprised
him with a bounteous six O'Clock
dinner in honor of his birthday an
niversary. The evening was spent in
music and games and was much en-
joyed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
ALAW OF THE LAND.

If were as idle to talk about going
back on the Eighteenth Amendment
to the Constitution as it would be to
talv about going back on the Four
teenth Amendment. The days OF the
slave traffic are gone, and so are the
days of legalized liquor traffic. Re-
forms and revolutions do not go back
ward.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
A Pleasure Trip.

Darlington Republican Journal:
Judge G. F. Osborn left Sunday fo1
an indefinite visit and pleasure trip
which will include much of the west
ern part of the United States and pos
sibly the Sandwich Islands. The
Judge says that he will stay as long
as he is enjoying himself and does
not get too lonesome for good old
Darlington.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16

Miss Elsie Hill, daughter of the
late ex-Congressman E. J. Hill of
Connecticut, wants to follow in her
fathers footsteps and will run for
congress from the same district. ac-
cording to reports at party headquar-
ters. Miss Hill recently was married
to Prof. Albert Leavitt of the Uni
versity of North Dakota, but intends
to retain her maiden name.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Never Mind.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox.

BY Ella Wnoel0T w ucoA.
Whatever your work and whatever
its worth
No matter how strong and clever,
Some one will sneer if you pause tC
hear,
And scoff at your best endeavor.
For the target of Art has broad eX-
panSe
And wherever you chance to hit it.
Though close be your aim to the
bull's-eye fame.
There are those who will never ad-
NIT it.
Though the house applauds while the
artist plays,
And a smiling world adores him
Somebody is there with an envied air
To say that the acting bores him,
For the tower of art has a lofty
spire,
With many stair and landing,
And those who climb seem small
oftime,
To one at the bottom standing.
So work along in your chosen niche
With steady purpose to nerve you:
Let nothing men say who pass your
way,
Relax your courage or swerve you.
The idle will flock by the Temple of
Art
For just the pleasure of gazing;
Though they may not all be praising.
Contributed by the Reporter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
DR.. Edwards Wins Case.

Platteville Witness: The case
brought against DR.. Edwards, Chiro-
practor, was tried in justice court
last Friday and resulted in a verdict
in favor of DR.. Edwards. The jury
was out less than an hour.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Valentine Party.

Miss Helen Martin entertained six
teen friends, young lad ies and gentle
men, at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter S. Martin, 731 Cen
ter street, Monday evening with a
Valentine party. Miss Lois Frazier
was the chaperone. A delightful
evening was spent with music and
valentine games. Dainty refresh
ments were served.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Quick enter
tanned thirty friends at their home,
$50 Center street, Friday evening,
in commemoration of their nine
teenth wedding anniversary. The
evening was much enjoyed with
music and dancing and bounteous
midnight supper was served.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
CAUSE FOR THANKFUL
NESS.

The Disarmament Conference has
closed and it's decisions are now be-
fore Congress for review. A long
stem has been taken towards univer-
sal peace, and for this, let us be
thankful
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
FALL SAYS HE WON'T QUIT
Secretary of Interior Says ~ Have
Not Resigned, and Have No Inten-
tion of Resignlnq."

Washington, Feb. 13.-T have not
resigned; / have not been asked to re
sign, and | have no intention of re
signing" said Secretary of the Interior
Albert B. Fall today, in response to a
published story that he was about to
get out of the cabinet because of dis.
satisfaction with the policies of the
Harding administration.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
ENTERED INTO REST.
George Mari, Sr.

Esteemed resident of our city dleu
suddenly at his home, 315 Washing
ton street, Tuesday afternoon, about
five o'clock. The funeral will take
place at 10 o'clock with services IN
ST. Mary's church Friday morning.
Obituary nest week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Returned from Chicago.

Darlington Republican Journal:
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Wright, who have
been visiting for several weeks with
relatives and friends in Chicago, re-
turned home last week. They enjoy
ed their visit in Chicago greatly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Mrs. j. III. Bennett.

The sad news of the death of Mrs.
J. Henry Bennett has been received
from Albuquerque, New Merico,
where she went some months ago IN
the hope of regaining health. She
passed away Tuesday morning, Feb.
21st, her husband being with her at
the time of her death. No arrange
ments have yet been made for the
funeral.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Bible Thought for Today.
ROAD BUILDING SOON.

There is encouragement in the fact
that the work of construction is soon
to commence on the Dodgeville Min
eral Point road Plans for the pro-
iect are completed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Mrs. Mary Reilly

Widow of Joseph Reilly, formerly
of Willow Springs, died at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. John Gorgen,
Jr., 319 Chestnut street, early Wed
nesday morning. The funeral will
take place Saturday morning at lO
o'clock with services at st. Pauls
church.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Seriously Ill.

The Chronicle: Henry Conley of
Ridgeway, who has been quite sick
for some months is still in serious
condition, but it is hoped that he
may improve as spring comes on.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Dies of Apoplexy.

Darlington Republican Journal:
Bartel Gille, aged SIS years. resident
of this city, dropped dead of apoplexV
while employed at his trade. that OF a
carpenter, on the farm of VIM. God
frey, in Lamont, on Wednesday after
noon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Rule for Sales.

Don't try to sell anything unless
you are first sold on it yourself
Forbes Magazine IN. Yo.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
big 5" Lose "a IA.

In the most interesting ,'cage"
game ever seen on the local floor, our
city Commercials defeated the Mil
waukee big Five quintet last We'd
nesday evening. The Cream City
boys opened the scoring early in the
game with a ringer from the center
of the floor by Waters, their star
center. The home boys soon took
the lead with a field goal and free
throw, Keeping the lead throughout
the contest which ended "a to IA in
our boys advantage.
The five-lnan-defensive and short
pass, short-shot offensive play of the
local five seemed to battle the visitors.
Most of the big S" offensive play
was confined to their defensive terri
tory and long shots for baskets made
necessary. All of the Commercials
counters were made at short range
after working the ball down the
length of the floor.
Every available inch Of space for
spectators was filled and the din OF
hearty applause and cheering was
continued throughout the contest.
The home team feels very grateful
for this backing, (both personal and
financially and hope to arrange for
other games in the near future.
Iine-uD. Z
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
ROAD CONSTRUCTION, 1922.
Plans Completed for Work on the
Dodgeville Mineral Point Road.

Road work will soon be commenced
in the vicinity of Mineral Point. We
have received from the State High
way Commission the following list
showing road work for which plans
are ready or nearly completed and
which wil1 be let in the near future:
Federal Aid.
Dodgeville Mineral Point road,
Federal Aid Project No. $50, Iowa
County, length 4.25 miles.
Work consists of grading, building
culverts, and surfacing with mine
tailings. Plans for this project are
completed
Darlington Mineral Point Road, Fed
Aid Project No. 1915, Lafayette
County, Length 20 Miles.
Work consists of grading, building
culverts, and surfacing with mine
tailings. There is a 30' span con-
crete bridge on this project. Plans
on this project are nearly complete.
State Aid Bridge Work, Crawford
County.
A letting will be held at Soldiers
Grove on March %, 1922, at which
bids will be taken on the following
bridges:
Soldiers Grove bridge, 3-40'
deck girders with ba1uster ratings.
Bergstein bridge, lao deck girder
with baluster ratings.
Mt. Ida Fennimore Road, Federal
Aid Project, No. 299, Grant
County, Length 3.3 Miles.
Work consists of grading, building
culverts, and surfacing with gravel
or tailings. Plans on this project are
nearly complete.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16

You win find it in the Want Column.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-02-16
Mt. Ida Fennimore Road, Federal
Aid Project, No. 299, Grant
County Iannfh Miles

Work consists of grading, building
culverts, and surfacing with gravel
or tailings. Plans on this project are
nearly complete.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-09-07

ton for a company range. To meet
requirements 1t should be possible to
use the one Founders with absolute
safety over a distance of 1900 yards.
Misses Mary and Catherine Brown
have returned to their home in
Brooklyn after spending week with
tner aunt, Mrs. Waiter Woodward on
Morgan street extension.
Herbert Turner son Of Mrs, Thorn.
ton f. Turner OF North Bennington,
and Miss Eta Cannon OF Newark, N.
D., was quiet y married Wednesday
at the brides home, The ceremony
was witnessed by only a few relatives
and close friends William Graves
was the best man,
Edward Paulson returned Wednes'
day evening form an automobile trip
out Of New York into the western
section Of the state lie 50 visited
Scranton, Pa, where he saw many
train loads OF hard coal passing over
the railroads, He did not ascertain
where the coal was going or where
1t came from.
Prof. Il. VanA'styne Of the Uniyer
sity Of Vermont is in town and to.
gether with County Agent William
T. Teachout will inspect the variety
corn testing plots being grown in
different sections of the country.
Plots are being grown this year by
Frank Thompson Of SALISBURY, Guy
King Of Readsboro A. f. Richardson
of Landgroye and Robert Purdy and
Ernest Taylor Of Manchester.
The beard Of water commissioners
held its September meeting Wednes-
day evening. The meeting was longer
than usual because details in con-
nection with the construction Of the
new pipe line came up for discussion
All of the pipe with the exception Of
one carload already on the way has
been received. with good weather
the commissioners hope to see the
line completed between October /
and To-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-09-07
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News OF the Town and Village and
Advertisements.

A thur Foygca was taken Wednes-
day to the Putnam HosiptaI for treat
mem.
Idiss Frances O'Donneli has return
ed from a stay Of a week IN New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Craven of
Troy are spending a week IN town
with relatives
There wi be a meeting OF the
Catholic Daughters Of America Fri
day night at 80 o'clock.
9There will be an adjourned meet.
I'M OF the village trustees this even
1880 O'Clock daylight saving time
NJ So Catherine McGurn Is employ.
ed at the Benefit store during the alb
snoe OF William McGurn who is cen
fined to his home by quinsy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Durham and
son Erwin lett today on an automobile
trip to include some OF the Massa.
chusetts and Maine coast resorts.
Miss Mary O'Donne.l, who is 9em-
ployed in the adjutant generals Of
flee in Washington, Is in Bennington
for her annual vacation Of month.
Miss Margaret Plling, who has
been employed as bookkeeper at the
Griswold Store, has resigned and will
soon 60 into training at the Troy
hospital
See Thomas Meighan in THE Bach
elor Daddy" and the cutest bunch OF
klddies ever screened in a picture
that is one long chain OF happiness
Halte theatre Friday and Saturday
Health officer J. W. Ayres reports
that there are no records of conta.
gious. diseases at his office at tho
present time. There were few cases
of wAooping cough reported n Aug
ust bat there are now no houses under
quarantine.
Mrs. H. b. Dickinson Of ST. Adams
is al guest at the home Of Air. and
Mrsk Calvin Endless She Is making
her first visit here nee 'eaving Ben
nington nine years ago. Mr. Dickinson
was formerly principal CT the pening-
ton high school.
Capt Leon H. Bod Of th3IIowit2eJ
company is experiencing Considerable
difficulty in finding suitable loca-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-09-07

after they applied the lash Sheriff
fiynt and a physician. were called and
the priest related what had happened.
The men, he said. went to his home
and maid answered the bell When
the priest was called he attempted to
draw a pistol, he said but 1t was
taken away from him His scalp was
gashed by blow on the back of the
head
The Rev Meiser said he was warn
ed to leave the state He declined to
say whether he would comply No. ar
rests have been made, the priest in
forming the people he would not
identify any of the men who attacked
him
The American Legion post here re-
ceyed evidence of the priests alleg
ed disloyalty when he came from
Schulenburg, a German settlement
left Schulenburg" by request"
Letters to the Legion stated the
priest denounced as sham and hum
bug a military funeral at Schulen-
burg for soldier killed over seas.
This resulted in a protest being sent
to the bishop by ex-seryice men, de.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-09-07
NORTH BENNINGTON


f. e Bottum OF Hedges Lake was
IN town Tuesday and Wednesday
At the morning service at the Bap.
t'st church Sunday Miss Graf Tink.
ham will speak on the school work
at Vermont Academy at saxton's
River.
Mrs. Hattie Hill OF Brooklyn is a
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. John II Cordes
OF Bank street Mrs. Hill was a
neighbor Of Mrs. Cordes 70: more
than % years while the Cordes faml.
ly lived in Brooklyn.
Rev. w. 4. DeWolfe, accompanied
by Rev. W. c. Towart Of Bennington,
left Wednesday morning by auto 10
attend the annual fall conference OF
baptist ministers at SaXtons River
lie viii not return until Friday and
the Thursday evening prayer service
viii be omitted The social, which
was Planned for Friday night has
been postponed, as Howard Pom
eroy. who was to have given talk,
will be unable to attend.
Thomas l.. Babcock received pain.
fu injuries to his left hand while
at work Friday in the plant Of the
II. c. White Company. Mr. Babcock,
who was operating a press. caught
his hand IN the machine and before
the member was eXtrcated the index
and second fingers were bad
crushed The injury to the second
finger was so serious that amputa-
ton was found necessary. Mr.. Bah
cock was attended by DR. Clayton r..
Shaw.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-09-07

BY the Fourth century In the Roman
empire there was system Of free
elementary schools for the children of
all workers; system of free second.
ary schools for the better pupils, and
a number of special schools Qike uni
versities) which also could be reached
without payment by the poor. The mu-
Inequalities everywhere were com
PEELED to maintain these.-J McCube
In The Evolution of Civilization"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-09-07
MOB USES WHIPS
ON TEXAS PRIEST
Second Incident of the Kind In Lone
Star State during Present
Summer.

Ballinger Texas, Spet 6-The sec.
ond flogging of a Catholic priest in
the last few months in Texas was re-
ported Monday from Olfn. a German
community near here. The victim
was the Rev Josef Meiser, priest in
charge of the church at Oifn.
Eight unmasked men went to his
home, disarmed him and administered
a severe flogging after taking him
three miles away. They accused him
of being nro-derman during the war
and of having the public schools in
the Olfn district abolished and par
ochial school established in its place.
These circumstances were similar to
those attending tne whipping Of a
Priest at Salton, Tex, recently.
The abductors left the priest near
the home Of a member of the church