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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
May Day Festival.

Friday afternoon, May 26th, the
High school lawn presented charm
ing sight as the grade children as
sembled according to their annual
custom for a May Day Festival put on
by the Physical Training Department
of the schools.
The exercises consisted of drills, a
bird masque, May pole dance,
aesthetic dancing, and crowning of
the May queen.
All grades of the school took part
and each did we'll In spite of the
threatening weather a large crowd
gathered to witness the exercises.
This year the occasion was COM
bined with the usual Memorial Day
program in accordance with the de-
sire of the G. A r. members who felt
the usual services at this time of the
year were becoming rather arduous.
After witnessing the muscle devel-
oping work put on at this program
think no one questions the value of
the physical training department in
our public school system.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
HIGHWAY NO. % NOT A
BOULEVARD.

Brownie who, in the interest of the
Milwaukee Journal is making an auto
mobile tour of the Highways of Wis
consin, was in Mineral Point for a
few minutes last week. He writes to
the Journal as follows regarding his
trip:
Sunday we started at Beloit, went
over to Broadhead on Highway 20
across to Dubuque. Back across the
Mississippi again, an north on %
through Platteville, Mineral Point
and Dodgeville to Highway 60 al
Spring Green. Then east on High
way 60 to Columbus, down % an &c
to Watertown an into Milwaukee or
10. Highways 81 and 20 are in poor
shape west to Gratiot, but from there
to Dubuque driving is excellent"
Highway % takes you thru tn ups
and downs of life in fine shape, but
as yet is not bloomin' boulevard
Highway so is one of tn finest after
noon drives in the state. TIL oil girl
races rite alongside of tn Wisconsin
river all tn way from Spring Green
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
Iowa County H0lstein Breeders
To Hold Picnic.

The board of directors for the
Iowa County Holstein Friessian
Breeders Association met in Dodge
vile, Saturday, May 9th, and from
the enthusiasm shown by them they
intend to put Iowa county on the map
Among the more important things
to happen during the summer are a
picnic, a sale, and big Holstein
showing at the Fair.
The date of the picnic has been set
for June 18th, to take place on the
Oacoma Stock Farm in town of Brig
ham. A good program is being ar
ranged and different contests will be
held during the day. y,
Let everyone take day off June
18th, and go to Iowa County Second
Annual Holstein Fressian Picnic.
Next weeks issue will tell you how
to get there and also what the pro-
gram will be.
Archibald G.. Campbell, Sec.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
U. S. COMMERCE BODY
SLASHES FREIGHT RATES
Tariff Averaging About Ten
Per Cent.

Washington, May 25.-Reduction In
freight rates averaging about 10 per
cent was ordered by the interstate
commerce commission in a decision
resulting from it's inquiry into the gen.
eral rate structure Of the nation.
The cut in rates was fixed by the
commission at Il per cent in eastern
territory; 1872 per cent in western
territory, and 1917 per cent in south
ern and Mountain-Pacific territories.
All reductions ordered are effective
July l and constitute greater cut
than was generally expected.
The seeming discrepancy in the rail
rate cuts is due to- the fact that the
new rates do not cover all articles {:
the new average, however, will be 10
per cent lower.
The commission in ordering the de-
creaseS-which are on a horizontal
baSis-held that the nations railroads
are entitled to earn ~ per cent on the
value of their property rather than the
approximate per cent fixed as a
reasonable return under the transpor-
tation act of 1920.
Transportation charges on passenger
and Pullman travel were left unaffect-
ed by this decision.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
LOST ON MORSE: DAUGHERTY
Attorney GeAeraI Says He Received
$4,000, About Half of His Ex-
penses in Case.

Washington, May 29.-Denial by
Attorney General Daugherty in a let
ter read to the senate that he told
Senator Watson (Rep., Ind.) that he
had had no connection with the pro-
curing of a pardon for Charles w.
Morse, as stated by Senator Watson
in the senate when Senator Caraway
(Dem.. Ark.) first attacked the attor-
ney-general, was the latest develop
ment in connection with the ex-
changes that have ensued. Express
ing regret that Senator Watson evi-
dently had misunderstood what he
had said in their discussion of the
matter. Mr.. Daugherty in his letter
read to the senate Friday added that
for his services he never received
anything from Mr.. Morse personally"
and that a total of "about $4,000" re-
ceived from Thomas B. Fielder "was
about half enough to pay my neces-
sary expense and disbursements >
Senator Caraway, again addressing
the senate, said another Republican
senator had told him the attorney
general had made the same denial to
him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
A STORY OF AN EARLIER
DAY.

Under the caption when Mineral
Point sent Schooner Down to the
Sea - we reprint from the Milwaukee
Journal a very interesting story of
the building at this place of a schoo-
ner to navigate the seas. The story
is we'll told by M. M. Quaife, and it is
a true story A number Of people
are still living here who, when child
rem, watched the construction of the
schooner, saw it loaded on the wagon
for transportation to Galena, and
when the start for that place was
made, followed horses, wagon and
schooner for mile or more out of
Mineral Point The editor of this
paper has interviewed the following
named persons in regard to the cor
rectness of The Journal story: John
P. Prisk, Mark w. Terrill, William
n. Curry, Josiah Lanyon, M. j. Minor
James B. Prideaux and Nicholas Ire
week. All of these men still reside
here and all of them remember the
excitement caused by the departure
of the big boat from the (then) vii
lage of Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
Iowa County Real Estate Trans
ferS.

Platt Whitman and others, heirs of
Annabel Whitman, deceased, to AL
fred Peterson, part of lot At, Hoskins
&Co.'s addition to city of Dodgeville
T. G. Cretney and wife, Madison.
to T. O. Berkan, Madison, lot 20 in
block 1, Farwelps addition to village
Of Ridgeway.
James Healy and wife, Arena, to
Mathew Crowley, Madison, lots and
7 in block 10, Zinkeisen addition,
Arena.
Knudt Peterson and wife, Dodge
Vile, part of lot So, Dodge's addition
Dodgeville.
Peter Schultz, deceased, by heirs,
to u. G.. Callow in section 2s town
ship 6, north, range l east.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
Graduation at st. Mary's Church
June Fourth.

Sunday morning nine o'clock, high
mass, Father weyer, celebrant. Sol
emn Holy Communion.
Sunday evening 7:30, Professional
On this Day, o Beautiful Mother.
Address, Father Carrigg.
Conferring of diplomas, Father
Weyer.
Benediction of the most adorable
sacrament.
Recessional, Holy God, We Praise
Thy Name.
Glass of 1922-Robert Dresden,
Dorothy Esch, Urban Gilman, Eliz-
abeth Gerlach, Gertrude Ketter, Hem
ry Kieffer, Raymond Marr, Bernice
May. Clement Morgan. Celia Palzkill.
Generose Palzkill, John Unger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01

At a regular meeting of the Min
eral Point Commercial Club, Monday
evening matters pertaining to our
coming Fair were talked over by the
members present. 1t is the determin-
alton of the Club to boom the Fair
by assisting the managers in prepar-
ing program of sports and other at
fractions that will draw people from
far and near. The Fair of 1922 is to
be held, two weeks later than usual.
The dates are August 29, 80, 81, and
September 1st.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
Baccalaurate Sermon, Sunday
May %, 1922.

The baccalaurate service of the
graduating class of 1922 was held, in
the Municipal theatre last Sunday
evening a sunion service.
After the class had marched in by
music efficiently rendered by Mrs. T.
F. Keefe, Rev. A. H. Shoenfeld offer
ed prayer. Effective and appropriate
music was presented by a double
male quartet. Especially appreciated
by all was solo given by Mr.. w.
Connolly.
Rev. j. E. Cook opened his i'm
pressive sermon by enlarging upon
the statement, Italy is under the
hood of Dante" 1t was explained
that this condition is as true of the
United States as it is of Italy, which
proves that nations are influenced by
trained minds. Rev. Cook then sta
ted his proposition in answer. to the
question raised by eminent men as to
the future of America, that, the flu
ture depends upon the graduates of
of our high schools and colleges.
This proposition was proved by
three points. First-the example of
Dantes' influence on Italy, second the
developement of character and lea
dership through training the mind,
and third, that the graduate makes
the best uardian of chrgistian relig-
ion.
With the completing of these stete-
ments Rev. Cook, closed his address
One could not hear this sermon with
out it leaving deep impression up
on him, and the appeal it made to the
graduates was expressed by the in
tensity with which they listened.
These thoughts will journey toward
the goal of their chosen carer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
Narrowly Escape Drowning.

On Friday, while John Davisson
and Charles Treweek, Jr, were bath
ing in the lake, they came near being
drowned. The former was rescued
by Earl Fix, Walter Johnston and a
teacher of the city schools. Young
Treweek was rescued by James Ivey
and Paul Graber. At the lake great
caution should be taken by young
people. They should not go into
to swim.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01

to Prairie du Sac, an is nice an cool
to say nothin' of bein' good road. y
No; State Highway No. 49, at
least the portion that runs through
this section of country,-is certainly
not a bloomin boulevard. Its condi-
ton is in striking contrast with the
condition of roads in many other
parts of our progressive Wisconsin
Brownie is performing good service
in the matter of highways in trying
to haveus see ourselves as others see
us.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
THE SOLDIER DEAD
Memorial Sunday and Memorial Day Fngy Obser0ed Mineral Point
Memorial Sunday.

Memorial services on Sunday were
held in the Congregational church at
1O:45, and was indeed an inspiring
occasion. The Geo. H. Legate Post
and Corps, and the American Legion
Post and Auxiliary were present in a
body and welcomed by an audience
which taxed the capacity of the large
auditorium, and was considered the
most impressive held in many years.
The church was beautifully decorated
with potted plants and cut flowers
surrounding the large American flag
which covered the altar. The music
by the large choir of the church was
eminently fitting for the occasion.
The violin and organ Duet by Prof.
Chas. T. DoleZall, accompanied by
Miss Marion Huxtable, organist, and
a vocal solo, by Mrs. Eunice Kelly,
was much appreciated.
The Pastor, Rev. A. H. Schoenfeld,
preached most forceful sermon,
taking for his theme, "The Message
of the Memorial Stone," What
means these stones," from Joshua
4: 21). 1t was pronounced one of
the most intensely patriotic and in
structive effort, dealing with the evil
tendencies of the present day, and
pleading with his hearers to, remem-
ber the patriotic endeavors of our
forefathers and the sacrifices made
by them to uphold the ideals which
has been the bulwork of our govern
ment. He paid touching tribute to
the soldiers and sailors of our Repub-
lie in both the civil war, and Spanish
American war, concluding with the
unselish and effective service render
ed by our soldiers of the world war,
which won the admiration of the
world, and made possible the making
of the world "safe for Democracy"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
Iowa County Court Proceedings

Estate of Sarah Olson, deceased
order to hear petition of administra-
tor.
Estate of Catherine Tregilgus, de.
ceased, order for appointment and
bond of administrator.
Estate of James Stacey, deceased
order for final hearing.
Estate of James Lavefty, deceased
order for final hearing.
Estate of John Reed, deceased, or
der determining inheritance tax, final
judgment.
Estate of John Grafton, deceased
order admitting will to probate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
Western Conference Program

The Western Conference of the
Primitive Methodist Church will meet
this year at Linden on Thursday
June 8 to IL. A big program has
been arranged. A special feature
will be a great camp meeting in Lin
den Park on Sunday afternoon, June
18th. The Conference sermon will be
preached on Saturday evening 10inst.
by the Rev. S. r. Chubb, of Kewanee,
Illinois.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
THE MADISON BOND COMPANY
Liability To Total S718,O0O-
Lake Forest Bonds Value
less, Attorneys say.

Capital City Times, May 27:-
Creditors of the Madison Bond Co.
recently declared a bankrupt will
lose approximately 100000, it was
learned authoritively today. The
liabilities of the company will total in
the neighborhood of $718,00O. The
nominal assets of the company would
practically cover that amount, attOr-
neys said today, but improvement
bonds of The Lake Forest Co., under
written by the bond company to the
extent of almost $450,000,are held
valueless and creditors must suffer
the loss, it was said.
More time will be asked today by
Atty. Frank w. Hall, attorney for the
bond company, in which to file the
schedules of assets and liabilities Of
the company. Five days more will
be asked. A tentative schedule of
the liabilities has been drawn up, Mr..
Hall said.
Some creditors stand to lose be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000, it was
learned. The bond holders range
between those who hold nominal
sums as low as $25, to those who
have holdings amounting to $4,000.
Banks in Dane and adjoining coun-
ties will be the heaviest losers with
the exception of Victor B. Arnold,
himself, it is declared.
There are 80 series of collateral
bonds of the Madison Bond Co., now
outstanding, attorneys said today.
The triple bankruptcy case, invol-
wing the Madison Bond Co., the Lake
Forest Land Co., and the Victor H.
Arnold Co., Chicago is one of un-
usual interest in Madison. Securities
were traded to such an extent be-
tween the Madison Bond Co., and the
Victor H. Arnold Co., Chicago, attys.
stated today, that when the Madison
company went bankrupt, the msol-
VSICy VI IIS CHICdSO COuIpdny cto
virtually inevitable.
Attorneys explained the situation
this morning, stating that the failure
of the bond company was direct re-
suit of underwriting such a large
amount Of Lake Forest bonds. With
the Lake Forest company on the
verge of bankruptcy, $450,000 worth
of its bonds held by the Madison
Bond Co. became practically worth
less they said. When the assets of
the bond company were reduced by
$450,00O, these bonds became liza
bility which had to be assumed by the
Madison Bond Co., attorneys said.
Mr.. Arnold declared that he is not
worth a cent today, attorneys said.
1t is not likely that he will go into
business again in Madison, they
stated.
AS soon as the schedules are filed,
a meeting of the creditors will be
held, and a trustee appointed. He
will go over the statements of assets
and liabilities with a view to adjust
the losses of the creditors, and paying
each a pro ratio share of his invest
ment, it was learned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
Birthday Supper.

Neighbors and friends Of Mrs. Will
liam Hammill gave her a surprise
picnic supper at her home Wednesday
May Oath in honor of her seventy
sixth birthday anniversary. She was
the recipient of beautiful gifts, flow
ers and cards. Mrs. Hammill still
retains her keen intellect and is in
terested in all religious and social
good works. Many friends wish her
ny-returns of the day.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
TO USE ARMORED TRUCKS
to Foil st. Louis Robbers
To Carry Safes.

st. Louis, Mo-, May 29.-Armored
motor trucks with placements for riot
guns are to be used in transporting
money from bank to bank or to fac
tories for pay rolls, As result of the
numerous pay roll and bank messenger
robberies here. Armed guards will
ride inside the trucks, which also
will carry safes as an added precau-
ton to insure the safety of the money.
The armor on the trucks will be one
quarter of an inch thick. This plan
to foil robbers was announced by the
n~~lzArS' association.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
MAIL BY AIR-PLAINES.

A fleet of ten United States Air
planes carrying mail from Chicago
and eastern cities landed at Hamilton
Airport, Milwaukee, at noon Tues
day. The flight from Chicago to Mil
waukee was made in less than an
hour. The world is truly advancing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

Fennimore Times: We have been
too extravagant, that's all. It's hard
for us to get back to "normalcy"
again, but we'll land there before
long. 1t ought to teach us all a les
son-for a while at least.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1922.
BROADCASTING REPORTS
OF MARKETS.

Reports of the live stock markets
are now being broadcasted daily by
radio phone from the Chicago Stock
yards. This service will be of great
benefit to stockmen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
"Onifmad" Launched at Park.

Mayor Brown and Will Dresden
launched the "Onifmad" their pad
die boat on the lake and with Captain
Quick at the helm with his sailors.
they created lots of amusement for
the people during their performance
of the water circus. Mineral Point
didn't know that we had 80 many
water acrobats.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
A Good Program Well Carried
Out.
An Able Address by Hon. John F.
Baker.

The people of Mineral Point always
honor themselves by the manner in
which they observe Decoration day.
This year, proved no exception to the
rule; but on the contrary, the cere-
monies of Tuesday morning and af-
ternoon were highly creditable to all
taking part therein.
AS is the custom the graves were
decorated in the morning by soldiers
and members of the Woman's Re-
lief Corp.
The Afternoon Program.
The march to the First Ward Park
was at 1880. The numbers on the
program were announced by Post
Commander Calvert Spensley, who
made brief address.
Music by the Band.
Invocation by Rev. Joseph e. Cook.
Song, Star Spangled Banner, by
Chorus and Audience.
Commanders Address, Commander
s. E. Shepard.
Song, Grave Boys Who Wore The
+ Blue"
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Miss
Priscilla Joscelyn.
Song, "Your Flag and Nine Solo.
Calling the Roll of Our Soldier Hero
Dead.
NJrooth to TInlxpoJyY, Soldier. Dood
President of George H. Legate Re-
lief Corps.
Song, "Rest Soldiers Rest"
Address, Hon. John F. Baker, Asst.
Attorney General
Song, The Boys of the Old Brigade"
Song, America" by Audience.
Benediction, by Rev. A. H. Schoen-
field.
Taps by Bugler.
Reforming of Parade, Led by Band.
Memorial Day Quartet
Messrs. Henry Bray, Garnet Wearing,
w. O. Connolly, Ernest Weisen, Jr.,
R. T. Martin, George Huxtable, Wall
ter Johnson and George Stude.
Rain coming on prevented the
completion of the program in the
Park, and the large audience gather
ed in the Municipal Theatre, where
Hon. John F. Baker delivered a very
earnest and impressive address, say
ing the first observance of the day
was May 80, 1868. Gradually the
deeper meaning was shown by the
name Memorial Day.
First the speaker spoke of the
soldiers who followed Lincoln, and of
their loyalty and devotion to their
leader, he who had the implicit
faith in the final outcome Of the war;
although the way and the means to
such an end he could not see. To the
veterans of the Civil war he gave
many kind words. Then the war with
Cuba had many loyal and brave
men who served their country we'll.
Mr.. Baker had shortly returned
from visit to Chateau Theiry and
other battlefields of France and
dwelt upon the desolation wrought
by the war, He especially empha-
sized the fact that when the Germans
were just forty-five miles from Paris
then the arrival of the U. S. troops
virtually decided the war. The terri
BILE events of the war into which the
American soldiers in their young
manhood were thrown and the great
loss of life were most impressively
told; and the debt which America
and the world owes to them was
brought vividly before the audience.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01

How many low-grade iron and zinc
ores can be utilized in Wisconsin is
the subject of special research now
being carried on in the Wisconsin Col
lege of Engineering.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
New JeWelry Firm.

R. c. Steuber & Son have purchased
the stock of Jewelry of A. H. Oehler
and will continue the business at the
present stand.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01

The most marvellous thing about
the radio is that it can make Americ-
ans listen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01

You viii find it I'm the Want Column.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1922-06-01
George wford. Edit 0 r.
~ Bible Thought for Today

=: 4; !: 4: :: :: T. !:
life: he that believeth in me, though
he were dead, yet shall he live; And
whosoever liveth and believeth in me
shall never die.-John IL: 25.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-03-23

NOTICE. CARPENTER work wanted. repairine
at 65 Merchant street. 5..;s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-03-23
POULTRY AND EGGS

FOR SALE-Hatching eggs from vigorou,
Rhode Island Reds that shell out the egps
when eggs are high: paid $500 a settins
last spring. now so cents a dozen: d. 8
Middleton. Cabot. VT 5t3'
EGGS FROM A FINE LAYING STRAIN
or BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS 81 .0C
for Is: Alex Rennie. 200 South Main St.
Tel. i57-w. a-a6
CHICKS AND EGGS FOR MATCHING
II you want hens that will nay. buy s. c.
W. Lcxhorns pure bred. bred to lay; eggs
81 and si.50 for Is and SIS and IS per 100 :
limited number OF chicks at zoe -ach G. Al.
Merrill, r. r. ID. 2. Barre. Tel. 30T-2. .tf
ROSE AND SINGLE COMB RHODE
ISLAND REDS-White Wyandotte eggs.
$500 per i5; Silver Laced Wysndottes and
single comb Anconas. $3.50 p. ID. Lee. Jr..
Mortified. W. sg5t20s
DAY OLD BEGINNING March 18th,
shall have 5. c. Rhode Island red chicks
for sale each week at Csc each: Mrs. H. J.
Carr, Tel 3sz-22. 2ssf
A HOUSE WIN not stand on a poor fiunda-
tion--neither will the poultry husiness.
Start with eggs from standard bred stock !:
have them in s. G. White Leghorns AZ
81 80 for Is and $500 p~r 100. s. c. Rhode
Island Reds and White Wyandottes at sig5
for Is and $1,000 per 100. Order early: d.
r. Anterior. Waterbury. VT seeH