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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05

State Historical Society of Wiseon-
in,-The SEVENTEEN annual meeting
of the State Historical Society will
occur at the library, Madison, on the
afternoon of October 10. Business
of considerable Importance is fore
Swallowed. Among other things,
there will be twelve curators to elect
in place of those whose term of Office
expires, and two others to fill the
unexpired terms of curators who
have passed away since the last meet
ing. There have been three deaths
amoung the curators, namely: JUS
tice Robert G.. Siebecker, Honorable
John Luchsinger, and Colonel Je-
rome A. Watrous. Justice Siebeck-
er's term would have expired this
year. A meeting of the curators
will follow Immediately upon the ad-
journment of the general meeting,
and it is understood the Advisory
Committee has a number of matters
of policy for the curators to act
upon. All friends of the Society,
whether members Or not, will be
welcomed at the general meeting.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05
State Society Receives FallOwS
Papers. .

State Historical Society of Wiscon-
sin,-Bishop Samuel Fallows, who
recently died in Chicago, passed his
early life in Wisconsin and always
remained in close touch with the
higher interests Of our state. At the
time of his decease he was the oldest
alumus of the State University.
where he graduated In 1859. He
served as an officer of Wisconsin reg
iments during the Civil War, and I'm
the years 1870 to 1874 he was state
superintendent of public instruction.
1t is fitting therefore, that his cor
respondence and papers should find
their final home with our State His
torical Society. Some years ago the
Bishop indicated wish that the pa
pers should repose here, and after
his death representative of the So
ciety visited Chicago and had them
shipped to Madison. AS Bishop Fall
ows touched life at many points
military, educational, sociological.
and religious-it is believed that this
collection, which is very large, will
prove to be a mine of wealth for fu-
ture students of the social history OF
and the Northwest.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05
Killed By Automobile at WenOna
Alabama.

Dodgeville Sun Republic: Mrs.
David Owens of Wenona, Alabama,
sister-in-law of Mrs. Ellen Elliott,
Mrs. Mary Owens, Mrs. w. r. Elliott
and Thomas Owens of Dodgeville,
and herself formerly a resident OF
this city, was struck by an automo-
bile at three o'clock Friday after
noon while crossing street in We
mona and died three hours later in
the Baptist hospital in that city.
She is survived by her husband, who
is an official of the Wenona mines.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05
Price of Ores Going Up.

Platteville Journal: The long,
hoped for. and eagerly awaited auth
entic news of the rise in the price OF
ores that are found in this district,
has come, and an advance Of 100 per
cent over the price of year ago, fs
paid for ore today. Twelve months
ago, so per cent zinc ore brought but
$1,000. Today $4,000 is offered for
the same grade.
This splendid advance justifies the
plans of operators to reopen many
of the mines in the district, which
have been closed for the past year,
and this means prosperity to every
one here.
The Vinegar Hill Zinc Co., viii
open the Monmouth and the Fields
Meloy, 1t is stated, and no doubt
other of their holdings, in a very
short time. Rumors that the Miner
al Point Zinc Co., will also resume
work in their mines seem authentic.
This company is shipping $500 tons
of ore from the Penna Benton at New
Diggings this week to Dubuque.
The Rodham and McQuitty are
making arrangements to resume alsO-
These two mines are situated at
| Shullsburg.
The Blockhouse, owned by Kis-
Ter and Stephens, located near
Platteville, are sinking a new shaft
on their property and have Is feet
yet to go. When this Is completed,
this mine will probably continue with
regular operations.
The Snow and Loveland mine at
New Diggings is making 35 tons per
week of As to so per cent ore.
The lead ore market is also strong
bringing $S3 to $85 per ton. The
consumption of pig lead at present
is in excess of pre-war consumption+
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05
A Safe Test

For those who are in need Of rem
edy for kidney troubles and backache
it is a good plan to try Doan's Kid
ney Pills. They are strongly recon-
mended by Mineral Point people.
Ben Tonkin, plasterer and stone
mason, 1913 Spruce street, Mineral
Point, says: II had a bad attack of
kidney complaint and got so could
hardly get about. I thought at first
it was rheumatism. My kidneys
were disordered and the secretions
passed too frequently. My back
never let up paining and it broke my
rest at night. One day friend rec
omended Doan's Kidney Pills so I
went to the Rexall Drug Store and
got two boxes. I used them as di-
rected and they cured me up sound
and well. I have been telling people
about Doan's ever since they cured
me-"
soc, at all dealers. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
You will and 1t TN the Want Column.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05

Use the want column In the Demo-
crat and you win get results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05
Valuable Gift To the Historical
Society.

State Historical Society Of Wiscon-
sin,-Mr. w. B. E. Shufeldt of Ocon-
omowoc recently presented to the
State Historical Society beautiful
replica in Italian marble, by Ro-.
man sculptor, of the celebrated
Greek masterpiece called "The
Crouching Venus of the Vatican"
The work was purchased in Rome
many years ago by Mr.. Shufeldt's
father, the late Henry Howey Shu-
feldt, and is considered in every re-
spect as perfect as the Greek origi-
nal. The value of the piece is prob
ably not less than $4,000. Together
with this gift. Mr.. Shufeldt also pre-
sented to the society, Henry w. Ell
kin's mount Shasta" noble oil
painting executed probably in the
seventies. In addition to these
works of art, he gave the society
seventy beautiful bound volumes OF
the illustrated London News, max
ing a complete set for the years 1912
to 1876. Altogether this constitutes
the most notable gift the Society has
received during the year.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05
Two Fingers Cut Off While
Hosting Cheese.

Blanchardville Blade: John Con
ley of the town of York, sustained a
very painful injury Tuesday morning
when two fingers of his right hand
cut off while hosting cheese
He was helping Joe LAUDER
cheesemaker in the Hay Hollow
cheese factory hoist some cheese
His right hand became caught on q
pully, amputating the first finger al
the second joint and the third finger
at the first joint. His thumb was
very severely crushed also.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05

Gov. Hoard has appointed Sena-
tor Robert L. Joiner of Wyoming, as
one of the delegates to the National
Farmers Congress to be held at
Montgomery, Ala, Nov. Is to 18th.
The Tribune, published at Volga,
South Dak.. reports the death at that
place on Tuesday, Sept. "a, of Mrs.
Emma G.. Mitchell, wife of Mr.. A. S.
Mitchell. Deceased was the daugh-
ter of the late DR.. N. Dalton, and re-
sided in Mineral Point for several
years before removing with her hus-
band to Dakota.
The Soldiers monument recently
erected at Darlington, in memory of
the soldiers of the United States
from La Fayette county who offered
their lives and services for the per-
petuation of the union in the late
war of the rebellion will be dedicated
and unveiled with imposing cere-
monies on Wednesday, Oct. Is.
Married at st. Paul's Catholic
church in this city on Tuesday, Oct.
LIST, by Rev. James O'Keefe, Mr.. Hen
ry McMurray and Miss Catherine Nc
Manus, both of the town of Mineral
Point.
Fl Years Ago.
J. w. Anderson, Henry Frieden,
and Leslie Harker are with the Mont
fort band at the Galena fair this
week.
Bert Shea has gone to Joliet, ILL.,,
where he has secured good position
with the telephone Co. of that place.
A reception for the new M. e.
church pastor, Rev. w. F. Tomlinson
and family, will be given in the lee
ture room of the church, Friday
evening.
The Woman's Reading club will
hold their first meeting for the fall
of 1901 on next Monday.
The Democrat believes that the
citizens of Mineral Point should vote
for the adoption of the ordinance
providing for the erection of a new
High School building.
10 Years Ago.
Daniel Biddick, formerly of this
place had a narrow escape from
death in an auto accident at Colo
raine, Mimi. A companion was with
him but the machine was being
driven by Biddick when the gear
coupling the front wheels gave away.
The people Of Mineral Point are
well pleased with their first expert
ment in oiling streets. The oiled
streets have been uniformly free
from dust, and very pleasant to tray
ell over throughout the season; and
it developes that the cost is very
much less than the cost of sprink-
ling.
Edward Coad is here from Calf.
On his way here he stopped for
time at Sioux City. He thinks Wis
consin is all right but prefers the
climate of California.
Miss Nellie Spensley left for Val
ley City, N. Dak., on Friday last to
resume her duties as one of the in
structors in the normal school of that
city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05
Here's Another Big Crawford
County Tree.

Prairie du Chen Courier: It's a
cottonwood that measures IA feet
and II inches at two feet from the
ground and is located on the Peter
Crowley farm near the Stony Point
school house in the town of Seneca,
two and half miles from the village
of Seneca. There are others about
the county which have not yet been
reported to The Courier.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05
Make Home Attractive For
Children.

De Pere acknowledgements Make
home attractive for the children and
they will not hunger for the attrac-
lions of the street. Children are not
interested in market quotations, OF
political discussions, Or the latest
morsel of scandal. They require di-
versions suitable to their age, and
when these diversions are not to be
had in the home their minds natur-
ally turn to where they are to be
found.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05
Many Students at All State
NOrmalS.

Platteville Journal: There will be
an increase of 1,400 in registration
at the seven normal schools of the
state of Wisconsin, says Secretary
Kittle. There were $500 in attend
ance at the normals last year, but
the number will go over the 1000
mark this year. The largest increase
is reported from Superior, but an
equally large per cent is expected
when the Milwaukee figures are COM
plete.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05
Will Complete $50 Miles of
Concrete Road.

Waterloo Democrat: Between
$40 and $50 miles of concrete road
will be completed in Wisconsin this
year in spite of lack Of cars to trans
port the cement and other difficulties
brought about by the rail and coal
strikes, the state highway commits
sion estimated today. The original
state program called for the con-
struction of 427 miles. September
saw the completion Of 273 miles Of
concrete. .-l1l
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05
August Helms Dead.

Belmont Success: Mr.. August
Helms, for many years known as the
village blacksmith, died at his home
at this place Tuesday Sept. 26th, at
4:45 p. m.
Deceased was 81 years of age, and
had been in declining health for sew
eral years, altho not confined to his
bed only for the past few weeks.
The funeral was held this (Thurs-
day. afternoon. Interment in
Platteville cemetery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05

Had TO De Wiae.
Solomon" says Uncle Eben, twas
a wise man. He had to be in order to
have 80 many domestic complications
an keep out'n de divohce cont"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-10-05
MAY Grow Rubber in Arizona.

In the southern part Of Arizona the
wild rubber plant grows abnndantly,
and may be cultivated in a large way
If present experiments prove that from
it marketable quality of crude rub
Der may be extracted.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1922-04-20
OUR TAXES---AND WHY

industries under the North Da
Of the commission
itself $65a9328 according the audit of the Industrial
mission by the made public last week.
the
addition the actual presented the considers the financial
million quarters of it's demand b
tiles amount its demand
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1922-04-20
KOSITZKY GETS MANDAMI1s
WRIT FOR LAND OFFICE
Judge Nuessle Issues Orders
In District Court

The scrap between William j. Prat.
er and Carl R. Kositzky for posses.
sion of the land Office in the state
capitol will be settled in court. Ko.
sitzky today is in possession Of the
office.
Upon application of the Attorney.
General on the relation of Kositzky,
Judge w. L. Nuessle, in district
court, issued an alternative writ Of
mandamus directed to Prater, direct
ing to turn over the Office, parapher-
MALTA, etc., or show cause on April 22
why he should not do SO.
Early yesterday morning, Kositzky
was in charge Of the Office. II Mr..
Prater contests the court order he is
expected to be represented by coun-
sci before Judge Nuessle on April 22
to ask that the order be vacated.
The application for the writ set out
the situation in the land Office, the
Inconvenience caused by two men
trying to act as land commissioner,
and the action Of the board Of univer-
sity and school lands in appointing
Kositzky.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1922-04-20
NORTHERN PACIFIC EXTENDS
HALF-RATE

The Northern Pacific railroad has
extended its haf-rate on feed for
western North Dakota until April 80,
it was announced in a telegram re-
ceived at the Office Of Governor Mes
tos. The telegram reads: :#
Owing to delay in getting neces-
Isary supply feed to carry through
spring work the Northern Pacific will
extend time limit half rates under
certificates plan to April 80, but can
not make further extension. Give
information promptly to County Of
ficials and others interested and have
it understood that feed must be in
transit on or before April 80 to get
half rate. It is understood conces-
sion does not apply to seed grain, but
to coarse grain for feeding purposes
only. /"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1922-04-20
LEGION NOTES

.a
There was regular meeting of
the Legion on April 18th at which
time considerable business came up
and was disposed Of. There was a
good attendance present although
many were busy seeding. A light
lunch was served after the business
was concluded.
The date of the "BIG FEED" will
be decided upon later and every men,
Der will be notified far enough in ad-
vance so that they can make arrange
ments to be present. It will likely
be some time in the early part of
May. Date will be set by, the Ex-
ecutive Committee.
| A committee of three was appoint
ed by the commander to attend to
the collection of the Service Mems
Census. The committee is Adj. A.
H. Irvine, p. c. Streeter, Fin. Officer
Becker. They will endeavor to inter-
view every service man adjacent to
the Post as soon as possible.
The finance officer was instructed
to send check to the National Or
ganization to be used to urchase
flowers to be placed upon the graves
of the "Buddies who went West" in
France, on Memorial Day.
| A committee consisting Of the COM
mander, vice commander and adiu-
tant was appointed to make arrange
ments for suitable observance of
Memorial Day.
! We expect within short time to
be able to report the receiving of a
charter for the Women's Auxiliary
of the Legion. There is considerable
red tape, etc., to get started, but we
are all in hopes that it will get GO
ing soon.
4 The state convention will be held
at Devils Lake during the month of
June. There will be meeting to
select delegates some time in May.
Notice Of which will be sent to ev-
cry member. If we get two more
members soon we will be entitled to
another delegate. So if you know of
!, any Service Man that does not be-
long, get his three bea ms and get him
!, into the Union. p
Are you getting your American
Legion Weekly? If not, get in touch
with the adjutant.
The Legion is planning on holding
2 Reunion of all ex-service men some
time during the summer. At this
time there will likely be held a few
formations such as Guard Mount or
Dress Parade with rifles and possibly
q sham battle. More particulars will
be given later. 4
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1922-04-20
FARM BUREAU NEWS

g. =. . 80 Il '.y- / . a. .4sl
Always test seed corn for germin-
alton and especially this year as 50
much corn did not mature properly
last season. Is
N. G. Rypkema Of Westfield, and
Kurtz Bros, Of HaEelton, will dem-
onstrate the value Of Kota wheat
which is q new variety Of hard red
spring wheat claimed to be practic-
ally rust proof and Of as good 4
, milling quality as Marquis.
On account Of bad weather the
toWnship-wide gopher campaign did
not start until this week. The Agent
sDends one day in each Of six town.
ships preparing bait and local direc.
Continued on page 8 ( 1,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1922-04-20
1000 SEED LOANS APPROVED

According to the latest figures
from the federal seed loan Office in
Grand Forks, total If S295,5 ,52l mas
been distributed to the farmers of
North Dakota, Montana and South
Dakota. BY far the largest amount
has gone for seed in this state, $751;
267 so so far having been loaned in
North Dakota, covering an even
thousand applications which have
been approved
The flood of applications that is
now pouring into the local Office to-
gether with the wish of the executive
force to get the money to the far
mers as quickly as possible, due to
the fact that the season is getting
late, has caused a big increase in
help during the past week, and in adj
dition to the three large rooms or
iginally occupied on the third floor
of the federal building, three more
on the second floor are now being
used. y
In North Dakota Hettinger county
still holds the lead in number and
amount of loans. One hundred
eighty-four applications have been
approved in that county for $50,
so. Bottineau is the only county
outside of those in the southwestern
section that has received an amount
of five figures.
Emmons county has so far received
$4O0 90 on loans.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1922-04-20

be maintained with least possible ex-
pense; that as soon as present roads
are finished services Of the county
engineer should be dispensed with;
that county officers should cut down
their clerk hire and "wcrk in har-
mony with the taxpayers of the coun-
ty."
The board of commissioners were
asked to cooperate with the tax
payers in the reduction of taxes and
especially in the office of the sheriff
Resolutions called for appointment
of a committee to investigate the
principal expenses for the county for
the year 1921 and a part Of 1922.
The committee is empowered to re-
port at the next meeting of tax
payers.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1922-04-20
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES

Teachers Examination Thursday
and Friday, May 11th and 18th.
Eighth Grade examination Thurs
day and Friday, May 25th and Goth.
Arbor Day is April 22nd. Teach
ers and pupils should see that the
school yeard is cleaned up. Have all
the old ash piles hauled away.
Nine Month Diplomas of Honor
were awarded to the following pupils
this week:
Albin Carlson, Kintyre; Anna sjer-
slee, Logan; Walter Schiermeister
Gayton; Albert Berreth, Danbury;
and Willy Ryan, Cherry Grove.
The following pupils received three
month certificates: Otto Zoller, AL.
fred Wittmayer, Alma and Ernestine
Huber, Sand Creek; Lillian and Oc.
car Torkelson, Dana; Dagmar Carl.
son Franz Nordstrom, Florence Lin.
dahl, and Gordon Ford, Kinityre; Lo.
cadia and Cecilia Wolf, Hague; Car
Pearson, Logan; Dorothy and John
Van Beck, Union; Hilda and Helmutt
Schiermeister, Gayton; Gladys Um.
Der (2), John and Alma TIMBER
Glanavon; Ethel Field. Danbury; AL.
bert Schiermeister, Williamsport anc
Arden Vie, Cherry Grove.
The Northwestern Division of the
State Teachers Association and the
State High School Conference and In.
terscholastic Meet will be held at the
State University May 1920. A rate
of fare and onehalf will be made.
The week of April gath to 2sth is
"Show Your Teeth" Week. Litera.
ture has been sent out to all teachers
whose schools are in session and the
teachers are urged to observe it in
their schools. All the dentists in the
state are pledged to cooperate and
are willing to make talks and free
examinations.
The week of May 9th is "Child
Welfare" Week.
Teachers are responsible for the
condition in which they leave Their
schools when they close the term
School boards are responsible afte,
that. We wish. to urge that all tn.
school houses be locked during tn,
summer. The week before schoo
opens the board should thorough,
clean and fumigate every building.
The Rural School Inspector is her
this week. There will not be as man,
standard schools this year. This i
because some school boards cut dow
the length of term on account of tn
shortage Of funds.
The following schools were close
this week: Sidney Foss, Winona No
8; Mary K. Maier, selz No. S; Aene
kurillo, Gayton No. 2; Gladys Mon
son, Liberty No. 3; Lila Hardenbroo
omio No. 3; Anna Desmond, Mari
No. 3; W. L. Brown, Union No. s.