Local notices mention shops, visits, and sales in town
The column lists various local notices including business ads for furniture from A Bishop and Spooner s for oil, a new bank opening with $25000 capital at Gratiot, and a range of goods from Hendra s Grocery. It also notes community updates such as Ed McCabe recovering, teachers Bible promotions, a sale by Chris Hanson, and visits by Mrs King Mrs J W Horn Mrs Max Abrahams and others from Chicago Hawarden and Darlington with social and commercial references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spooner’s
J.J. Hanscom & Co
Spooner
Jethro Venning
Mape City
J.C. Roberts
M. Wearne
Chicago
Chris. Hanson
King
Darlington
Thos. Sims
Charley Snow
J. W. Horn
M. W. Lenahan
Shall City Buy Light Plant in Shullsburg?
City considers purchasing the Miner al Point Lighting Co. plant after a expired contract. Estimates value around 25000 with potential 1000 annual net benefit after costs. Interest costs over 20 years, and private patronage may cover expenses. council urged to gather price and run careful calculations. Two fires hit Shullsburg merchants last week causing about 4000 in losses, with insurance on Jones and Oates stores and partial damage to Pick and Gad printing office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Point Lighting Co
Shullsburg
Jones
Oates
Joseph Marcus
New Spring Dress Goods and Trimmings Shown in Mineral Point
Retail note announces new head gear for all ages and a complete line of spring dress goods with trimmings. Visit Mineral Point Wisconsin to see the fresh offerings.
Independent Wisconsin Telephone Companies Grow Rapidly
Report from Milwaukee covers the Convention of Independent Wisconsin Telephone Companies led by Mr. R. J. Penhallegon Jr. The association includes 185 firms with about 8 million dollars in segregated investments, 200 exchanges, 850 toll stations, and 8000 miles of toll lines. The movement began six years ago after Bell patents expired and now handles the bulk of state telephone business. In other items, local notices mention life insurance for J. H. Padon, illness of Thomas Alton, Miss Sarah Hayes renewing Tribune subscriptions, Mrs. H. G. Bessler’s Ark. visit, Rev. Thomas Kent’s return from Oklahoma, and the Lords Calvert Spenelly trip to Jamaica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Penhallegon Jr
Mineral Point Telephone Company
Independent Wisconsin Telephone Comespanies
Milwaukee
Free Press
Independent Telephone Association of Wisconsin
Bell Telephone Company
Vivian
Dr. Vivian
Geo. D. Musten
J. H. Padon
Thomas Alton
Sarah Hayes
the Tribune
Giveen
Tribune
Montie
Albione
Fort Smith
Ark
Thomas Kent
Chandler
Oklahoma
J. B. Kent
Calvert Spene
Local Trades and Social Notes Highlight City Commerce
A list of commodities including Arm and Hammer baking powder washing powder mustard and salmon appears alongside notes about fruit canning and per pound pricing. The town saw over a million Maple City soaps used in Wisconsin last year. Elder Trousdale preached at the M E church pulpit, guest of H B Weil couple. Lenahan's millinery store refitting with steel ceiling cornice pew shelving and new white and gold finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple City
Wisconsin
Trousdale
M. E. Church
City
H. 8. Weil
Van Matre Seeks Subscriptions for 40 Mile Telephone Line
Mr T J Van Matre solicits subscriptions in the city last Saturday for a new 40 mile telephone line. The line would run east from the city to Chas Dunns then Mosher place, south to James Watters and Jay Stevens, then to G G Coxs farm at Waldwick connecting Payette LaMont to Darlington and Arlie. A Waldwick Jonesdale Hollandale link is planned. February 22nd, Washingtons birthday, saw limited celebration in Mineral Point with portraits of the father of his country displayed in few windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. van Matre
Chas, Dunn’s
A. H. Mosher
James Watters
Jay Stevens
G. G. ‘Cox's
Waldwick
Payette
LaMont
Darlington
Ar Ile
VanMatre
Jonesdale
Hollandale
Washington
Mineral Point
der Appel
Martin
N. Treweek
Milwaukee
Jesse Teigue
EK. Coad
Jugh Street
Jerry Humbert
Geo. Alton
Dick Benson
Fountain Street
Joan Theobald
Midelebury
Wik
FF. Davisson
Win. J. Leavitt
Jane D. Leavitt
Weaverville
California
Choice farms for sale in Town and Lafayette counties
Investor alert for farms in Town and Lafayette counties with rental options. Emphasizes profitable land deals, long-term equity and low interest. Promotes Arthur & White for baled bay at lower prices than typical $11 to $14 rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Lafayette
I. Davisson
Arthur & White
N T MARTIN Advertises Disc Sharpening Service
An old business card-style notice from N T Martin invites customers to bring their dull disc pulverizers to be sharpened on a new machine. The ad promises improved sharpness and efficiency for farm implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.T. Martin
Farmers Institute program set for Admund March 6 7
A printed program for a farmers institute to be held at Admund March 6 and 7 arrives late for full publication. Conductor Me. W. Bradley of Hudson assists by Mrs. Adda F. Howie of Elngrove, W. K. Stiles of Lake Mills, and Sapt. McKerrow of Madison. The agenda includes discussions on farming and dairying, plus a literary entertainment Thursday evening with County Superintendent Metcalf on The Country School and the Farmer. Exercises begin 10 am Thursday and close Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Admund
Woc
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F.C. Ludden¢ & Co
W. G. Hales
Gundry & Gray's
Gundry & Gray Dry Goods
Gundry & Gray
Pillsbury’s
Pillsbury's
Rumford’s
Dunham
Brewer & Penhallegon’s
High Street
Che
Wee Martin
Rae Monty
Correll & Martin
White House
New York
W. J. Penhallegon
Fray, Hogoa
J.B. Linden
Landen City Cray Line
Linden Brothers
NOH. Lainden
Wis
N. H. Lindeu
J. F. Hendra
St. Joseph Society
St. Mary's Church
John Gorgen
Jacob Dresen
Join Schmidt
Robt
Burghart
Ku. Engels
Stansmore Vivian
A. W. Thoma
Mineral Point Town
Mareh
Eonty
Jas. H,. Dunn
Jous Jevon
City Treas
Ivey Building
High Bt
J. H. Day
Edmund Farmers’ Institute
EB. C. Spooner
J. E. Harris
Rog. White
Giribble & Co
Suioke C.poos
A. F
Dresden
Bishop's Furniture Store
Mineral Point, Wis
Reed
Iowa County
Mauger’s Jewelry Store
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