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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
WAS A PATHETIC FUNERAL.
-Four Boys Buried q Dog That Had Been
Faithful Friend and Companion.

Washington Star: was walk
ing along the canal the other
day when my attention was at
tracted by novel funeral procession.
Four little boys, the Oldest about 10
years of age, and the youngest tod
dler Of two or three summers, were
crying as though their little hearts
were broken. The oldest was drawing
a small band wagon, which contained
a bundle. Following this were the
other three boys in line. Each had
upon his arm a strip of black calico,
while the wagon was decorated with
the same material. l stopped them
and asked what the matter was. It's
a funeral, sir" said the eldest boy; our
little dog died yesterday" Then lift
ing the little bundle from the wagon
he threw it into the canal, and the four
brothers put their arms around each
other, gave way to a grief as real as
any they will ever know, for the dog
was their playmate and they loved him
as they did one another. And as the
boys slowly wendell their ways back
home, l could see that there would be
little play for them that day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
An Observing Child.

There is a singer in this city who has
a very knowing little girl. The child
has never had nurse, but has been
cared for all her five years by her
mother.
She took the little girl with her one
day to see friend
she will be down in minute was
the message, after they had taken seats
in the rarior.
AS soon as the servant disappeared
again little Katharine leaned over and
said to her mother:
Mamma, how long are her minutesg'
The mother stopped to think an in
slant, then said:
why do you ask such a question,
dear?"
We'll" answered the little one, with
a deep sigh, papa says your minute is
an hour. and just wondered how long
hers is,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
A Snake Farmers Fate.

II. Z. Hathaway, Texas snake farm
er, died recently at Beaver Dam, Wis,
as result of being bitten by a diamond
rattler while he was giving an exhibi-
ton at the Dodge county fair. Hatha-
way cut open the wound, letting it
bleed freely, and apprehended no seri-
Gus consequences. The wound. how
ever, began to swell and in short time
the man died in intense agony. Mr.
Hathaway was one of the early settlers
of Merrill. Wis, and. being obliged to
go to Texas for the benefit of his wife's
health, he was induced to go into the
business of raising snakes by calls
made on him for reptiles by showmen
and scientists. He had been in the
business about five years and had a
farm of several hundred acres in Texas
devoted to breeding and raising SNAKES
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
PennsyivanIa Snake story.

Our geological friend, Thomas Kuhn,
while out in the woods was charmed
by display of animal instinctum mag
mum that ordinary mortals seldom see.
In cool, grassy part Of the deep forest
near Marshall's mills he discovered
mother blacksnake playing with her
family of six little ones. The old one
was suspended between two saplings
eight feet apart. her head was wrapped
around one tree and her tail around an
other. She was swinging back and forth
like ,jumping-rope and the little
snakes were jumping the rope. They
played for some time. when the old
snake and couple Of young ones
crawled upon large rock. In a short
time a young snake appeared with
frog. The old snake divided 1t up
among the baby snakes. who rewarded
her by going away and catching frog
for her. The old snake was twelve feet
four inches in length.-Latrobe (Pa.)
Clipper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

With local applications as they cam
not reach the seat Of the disease. Ca
tarrh Is a blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure 1t you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally, and acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure Is not q
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one Of the best physicians in this coun-
try for years. and Is 4 regular prescrip-
ton. 1t Is composed OF the best tonics
known. combined with the best blood
purifiers. acting directly on ths mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination OF
the two ingredients Is what produces
such wonderful results in curing Ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials. free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo. O.
Sold by druggists: price, 7Sc.
Halls Family Pills, 25c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
L. I'm the swim.

Now that her honeymoon has reached
it's fullness, Mrs. Kate Douglas Wiggin-
Riggs has gone to New York and taken
up her residence on one of the still
eminently respectable streets that lead
off OF lower Fifth avenue. Next to
Annie Louise Cary. Mrs. Riggs is prob
ably the most popular woman in
Maine, which was her early home. She
still retains a quaint, old-fashioned
house in one of the country villages
there, and continues to spend a part
of the summer in it. While in New
York she Is busy with her duties In the
Kindergarten association. of which she
is vice president, and whenever she
appears on the platform for a reading
from her books 1t is before most
enthusiastic audience.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
LOUISE MICHEL
The French Woman Who Has Come &c
Tell ITs Haw IN vfua

Inc french woman VINO has como Co
Tell Us How TO Live.
1t is likely that when Louise Michel
visits the West, the actual sight of her
On the platform will dissipate much OF
the halo of romance that surrounds her
as viewed by socialist eyes across three
thousand miles Of perspective. She is
q most unattractive woman, physically
tall, masculine and raw-boned, and
even the charm of youth is absent, for
she is sixty-six. An American reporter
who tried TO find her for an interview
six years ago in Paris had curious ex-
perience. The anarchist was then liv-
ing shabbily in the Rue Victor Hugo,
outside the Notifications Of Paris. The
reporter sought her in the aristocratic
Avenue Victor Hugo, and was discon-
certed when the servant at the mis-
taken address slammed the door in his
face at mention of her name, ratified
the chain-bolt within, and exhibited
other signs of alarm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
RcLiPSES THEM ALL
- IL Hours, Chicago to jacksonville,
Florida.

- IL Hours, Chicago to jacksonville,
Florida.
The Monon Route, with its custom
airy enterprise, has put on q new fast
train that makes the run between Chi
cago and Jacksonville in 351a hours.
This train Is composed Of elegant Pull
man Perfected Safety Vestibuled, Open
and Compartment Sleepers, including
Drawing Room and Buffet Sleepers, as
we'll as comfortable day coaches, with
Monon Celebrated High-back Seats.
This train leaves Chicago daily at
1892 p. m, arriving at Cincinnati next
morning 1870, Chattanooga $50 p. m,
Atlanta 10:40 p. m, reaching Jackson
willie at $40 the second morning, In
ample time to make connection with all
lines for points in Central and Southern
Florida. This Is the fastest time ever
made by any line between Chicago and
Florida.
FRANK ]. REED,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
City Ticket Office. 2S2 Clark ST., Chi
cago.
For time cards. pamphlets and all
other information, address L. e. SES-
SIONS, N. w. Pass. Agt., Minneapolis,
MINI.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
Theory and Practice.

prof. Strumberg, next door, causes
me constant annoyance by the way in
which he keeps on playing the piano
for hours at stretch" But you know
the professor Is leading authority on
the theory of music" II don't object
to his theory in the least; it's his prac-
tino
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
Gertrude Anterior in England.

The latest American writer to achieve
success in England is Mrs. Gertrude
Anterior, who went to London
eighteen months ago for brief resi-
dence there, and now finds her work
and herself sufficiently popular to justi-
fly prolonged stay. The two books
she has published in that time have
been fayorably received, and she has
been welcomed in the literary society
Of the metropolis. Mrs. Anterior has
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
The Pilgrim.

Holiday Number) Full Of bright
sketches-prose, poetry and illustra-
tions-by bright writer's and artists.
Entirely original new and entertaining
Mailed free to any address on receipt
of six Co cents in postage stamps.
Write to Geo. III. Heafford, Publisher,
AIS Old Colony building, Chicago. Ill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
INCREASE YOUR INCOME

by careful investments in grain through a
responsible firm of large experience and
great success. Will send you particulars
free showing how small amount of money
can be easily multiplied by successful in
vestments. Highest Bank references. OPP
portunities excellent. Pattison g. Co..
Bankers and Brokers, Room w, Omaha
Building, Chicago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

than that OF physical energy. II involves the
Partial suspension OF the digestive and assimi-
lative processes and entails the retirement
from business OF the liver and kidneys. Only
through the good ofices of Hostetter's Slom-
ach Bitters can the restoration OF its former
vigorous status be hoped for. When this aid
has been secured. a resumption Of activity in
the stomach, liver and bowels may be relied
upon The Bitters conquers malaria and kid
ney troubles.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
LONDON'S LORDMAYOR
WALTER HENRY WILKEN A VERY
POPULAR MAN.
lately lnducted Into ONCE in n Man
ner That Would Put to Blush Our
Presidential Inaugurations-A Sketch
of His life.
ALTER HENRY

ALTER HENRY
Wilken, L,ondon's
new lord mayor, is
immensely popular,
and his induction
into office was made
the occasion of q
memorable demon
stration. Sir Walter
is the only surviv-
ing son Of the late
Doyid NET;1Iynn ,,nr
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

One hundred and thirty-seven Wis
consin drunkards have been given
treatment" under law passed by the
last legislature. at the cost to the public
OF some $4,000. Cheaper to close the
gin mills, and stop making drunkards.
The Voice.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
Farming Ry Irrigation.

II you are interested in agriculture and
horticulture do not definitely decide on a
location until You have visited the Grand
Valley in Western Colorado. 1t is one of
the most fertile in the world, and needs
only to be seen to verify the statement.
The Grand River furnishes never-failing
supply of water and secures to the farmer
immunity from drouth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

chant, of st. MaTy-Axe, and Kelyedon
Hatch, and was born April /, 1912 At
ter completing his education at Brent
wood he read for the profession of the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
Better Late Than Never.

Parent Cat the breakfast table,
Willie, where is the morning paper?'
Willie-"I let Freddie Jenkins take
It. He said that he would fetch it back
tomorrow -EXchange
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Maud-"You are frightfully extrava-
CANT. You never seem to think Of a
rainy day"
Marie-"Don't I? I bought a dozen
pairs of silk stockings yesterday
New York World.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
PhiIanthropist and FInancier.

Darius Ogden Mills, of New York
city, is noted for his generous contri-
buttons to many educational and chart
table institutions in this country, and
Is at present contemplating the build
Ing of large hotel in New York city,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Bronson Howard's new comedy is
still without title, although the play
was finished six months ago. 1t is
now known simply as "A Play" that
title appearing on the manuscript.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Until January lst, 1896, subscriptions
will be received for Des Moines Daily
News one year for one dollar Full legis.
lative reports accurate markets-all the
news. Address, The News, Des Moines,
Iowa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
Timas Have Changed.

'You don't bring me as much candy
as you used to before we were married, -
pouted Mrs. barley.
mo, have to buy beefsteak now"
replied her husband.-Oakland Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
The Old Kind.

Lets go on bust" said one man at
Key West to another.
What kind of bust?"
"Filibust. "-Pittsburg Chronicle Tel
egraph.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

An average of twelve millions Of post
age stamps are used by the people Of
the United States every day in the year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

What the country needs Is new
brand of thermometer that will pull
the price Of coal down when it pulls
down the mercury.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Time is money. Some conductors beat
time and other conductors are some
times charged with beating otherwise
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

TIE Mosr SIMPLE AND SAFs REMEDY for
a Cough or Throat Trouble Is "Browns
Bronchial Troches.n They possess real merit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an A No.
Asthma medicine.-W. Z. WILLIAMS, An
tioch, Ills, April IL, 1894.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Only one-fifth of the boys of India
go to school, AMI only ore-iftieth oS
the girls.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

One thing may be said of Cain; he
did not try to escape the penalty OF his
crime by trying the insanity dodge.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

A shark recently caught near Anna
polls, Nd, had in its stomach one leg
Of pair OF trousers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Take Parker's Ginger Tonic home with yes
You will find it TO exceed your expectations 10
abating colds, and many ills aches and weaknesses
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Nerve RestOrer. No Fits after the FIRST day. use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and g. trial bottle frertI
klt cases. Send 70 DR.. Kline. 93l Arch ST. Pha., Pa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

The cathedral Of Antwerp has must
cal combination of thirty -four bells. The
largest is 7 feet wide and feet high.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

In the United States there are fifty
seven frog farms.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Pain IL not conducive to pleasure
especially when occasioncd by corns Hndercorn1
will please you, for it removes them perfectly. .
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Hegeman's Camphor Ice with 6lycerfno.
Cures Chapped Hands and Face Tender or Sore FssS
Chilblains Piles, &c. O. @. Clark Co, Now HAxsa C&
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Texas has SO,66O.7l2 acres OF unim-
proved land.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Colorado boasts an eighty-six-poune
potato.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Business Chance-A Good Income.
We pay you to sell fruit trees. STARK
Louisiana, Mo-. Rockport, Ill.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Clean plaster OF paris ornaments with
wet starch. Brush off when dry.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

A Cup of Parks Tea at night moves
the bowels in the morning"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Des Moines Daily News one year 81.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
"Hanson's Magic Corn salve.r

Warranted 10 cure or money refunded, Ask your
druggist for it, Price is cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
A Daily Paper, 81 90 a Year.

Dauy faper, 1I.OO Year.
Only one dollar a year for the Des
Moines Daily News if you subscribe before
January LIST, 1896.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

Every home is school of some kind.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

II the Baby Is Cutting Teeth,
he sure and that old and weiltried remedy. MRS
SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20

a greater share of good looks than most
literary ladies possess. She is pretty,
and blonde. and still on the sunny
side of forty. She has outgrown her
Amelie Rives days, and her stories
have more substantial claims to recog-
milton than formerly.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-10-17
New Iden. In Ranchinr.

~ was on stage that runs mp
through Napa county few days age"
said Attorney Martin Stevens, ewhen /
passed farmhouse with half a dozen
misohievous boys playing about the
yard Outside the gate were half a doz-
en- fat pigs with tin cans tied to their
stubby tails. The cans were filled with
rocks and ratified like COW bells every
time pig moved. The porkers stood
glaring at each other while trying to
make up their minds whether to run
and squeal or stand still and grunt.
''Why do they put weights on the
pigs tails?' inquired young English
man who was going up into Lake coun-
ty to learn ranching
Ito keep em from runnin all the
fat off Of themselves, explained the
stage driver.
oh, ya-a-s Novel idea, ba Jove,
exclaimed the Britisher.
"Jlst then we passed a couple of dogs
that We're trying to gnaw the tin cans
off their tails.
But why do they put weights on
the dogs tails?' asked the BritiSher,
who suspected the driver of lying.
Why, to keep 'em from chasin
the hogs, o. course.
""Oh, ya-a-s; how stewpid of mel
He was satisfied that he had much
to learn about ranching. San Fran
cisco Post
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-10-17
HOWL
Roberts.

Slinfold-Y have no soul, woman
Instead of choosing poet you should
have married q sausage maker.
Mrs. Slinfold--In that case should
at least have had enough to eat Once
a Week.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-10-17
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS.

CALIFORNIA dried fruits at Hen
dra Bros. l2tf
THE Mrs. Van Deusen patent cake
pans at Eden d Blewetts. 80
BEECH Nut brand hams, bacon
and dried beef, at Hendra Bros. IL
FoR bargains In jewelry go to d
Jenkins, the jeweler. Everything
in his line at bedrock prices.
d. JENKINS, the ieweler, is in the
market for your trade.
PIANOS AND ORGANS tuned or re
paired Leave orders at Hanscom's
book store.-32tf J. q. REMFREY.
THE best coffees, teas and dryed
and canned fruits always to be found
at Spratler's. IL
You will find it to your advantage,
when in need of buggy, carriage or
road wagon, to write TO Fitzgibbons
Bros, Monroe, Wis. for catalogue
and price list. They have no agents,
but sell direct at wholesale
prices. 4m5.
By new arrangement with the pub
fishers Of the New York Tribune, we
are still able to offer that great pa
per, weekly, and the Mineral Point
Tribune, both, to cash subscribers for
$3.50 per year. Here is an unrivaled
offer-e great city journal giving the
current news of the world, and a
local paper giving the home news
or the price Of one.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-10-17
Notice 10 Creditors.

CTATE or wfSCoNSIN-IoSA COUNTY
- COT RI IN PROBATE.
Iii The matter 81 the estate Of George Day
deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate Of George
Day, deceased, having been issued 70 \ u
REYNOLDS
Notice is hereby given, that the creditors q
said Genrge Day deceased, are allowed and
limited by orded of this Courluntil and incltd-
ing the first Tuesday OF May, 1896 being the
htth day Of saia month, to present their claims
ana demands against said George Day DIET
ceased, Is County Court for examination al.
uStment and allowance.
Notioe Is also hereby given that the claims
ana demands of all persons syainst the said
George bay deceased viii he examined snd
adjusted hy this Court at the Office OF the County
Judge ii tie Court House, Tia the city 81 Dodge
vile. lii said County on the first Tuesday 81
June, iSQ7 and on the first Tuesday .! July issS.
Dated this 10th DAY OF october, 1929,
by tile Court
CHARLES W. MCiLHON
42W4 County 1ndge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-10-17

band is the NJ. T.. preacher IN Mad
ison.
Mr.. VIM. Roberts, who has beer
making tour the last two months
through Iowa and Minnesota with q
team and wagon for his health, and
with view of selling his team, re-
TUNED home sunday evening. lie
has improved in health but still has
/ the team.
Miss Mile Keunhenn, Of Mineral
Point, passed through our city Tues
dav on her way to the state Uniyer-
sity at Madison. Miss Mile is a
member Of the senior class, a gradu-
ate of the Platteville Normal School
and recently supplied place IN the
Mineral Point high school, where the
regular teacher was unable to do the
work on account of sickness. This
young lady has acquired her educa-
ton largely by her individual earn
ings. Her example Is worthy OF I'M
ltation by the other young ladies OF
this section.
The Sun advocates the holding of
a meeting Of citizens to express sym
patty for the Cubans in their revolt
against Spain.
Eye and Star
- A n
daughter were driving over the |. Q.
r. r.. crossing near Hogan's hotel,
the horse became frightened and ran
away, throwing the occupants out
and dislocating Mrs. SIS shoulder, be-
sides badly shaking up both ladies.
AS Dean Pope and his twin sister,
two years of age, were playing near
their fathers lime kilni the town Of
Arena, the little boy fell into a heap
of ashes that had recently been re-
moved from the kiln, and was Sc
verely burned on his legs and arms.
The little girl pulled him out and
led him to the house about 80 rods
away.
Rev. Lincoln baptized eight last
Sunday in the midst Of a heavy rain.
As the journey to and from the bap-
tism was about three miles, it is evil
dent that the hearts and souls OF
preacher and candidates for eternal
life were earnest in their personal
observance Of heavens command, q
be buried with Christ, and baptism
for the remission Of sins. We doubt
if there are eigh, 4prinkled souls in
Dodgeyille who would have gone
three miles in heavy storm to obey
he Lord according to their "a little
will do theory.