St Joseph's picnic was well at
tended and the different towns of;
the country were well represented, j
The Dodgeville band aided by some
of the Mineral Point band furnished ;
music for the occasion.
On Saturday, Aug IS, Stephen i
Davis, living about three miles east
of town was thrown from his horse
and severely injured, three of his
ribs being broken. He also received
other internal injuries.
The game of baseball was played
at this place on Tuesday, 21st inst.,
between the “ fats ” and the “ leans. 1 '
The game lasted about two hours
and was decided in favor of the
“ fats.” The score being 16 to 23.
The Telephone line, between Min
eral Point and Dodgeville was com
pleted on Friday last, and the office
| temporarily located at the postofficc.
I This new and valuable acquisition
i should receive the earnest attention
:of all persons, as it is a mutual ad
! vantage and convenience to all.
i Three exchanges have already been
■ secured and others have declared
their intention to subscribe. It is
, thought that a lively little exchange
of about eight or ten will be se
cured. We understand that the
j line is soon to be extended to Lin
| den, Cobb and Highland.
HIGHLAND.
Our photographers, Messrs. Ennor
& Skewis, are doing some splendid
J work. They have taken several
j large groups in Bxlo sizes that are
. beauties. Their work is all number
| one and is fully warranted.
Our school janitor, Mr. Sweeney,
|is busily engaged in getting the
! school house in shape for the fall
term, which begins September 3.
