Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-01
The completed census shows {
i'm this state of 2O57. $50.

plays an entirely new piece this sea-
son.
George Bernatz has put i'm new
front in the b. f. Smith store room
and repainted the interior. He will
put in full line Of groceries and feed.
After review of the fire depart
ment this evening the city will give
them a banquet at the Winnesheik
House. Review commencing at p. H.,
Banquet at 9 p. m.
A child was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Reum last Friday, which gladden.
ed their hearts only a few hours, it
died Sunday morning, and was buried
in DEBORAH where they have another
baby buried. -Ossian Bee
Rob Holmes, who has been helping
his brother Ike, in the Western Union
Office for several months, has accepted
a position i'm bank at Owatonna,
Mimi. A. ID. Pease succeeds him in the
telegraph office.
Charles Gardner, the sweet singer
who comes to the Grand soon, is prob
ably as great favorite i'm DEBORAH as
any of the prominent comedians. He
has surrounded himself with an ex-
ceptionally strong company.
The football game that was adver
tised to come off between the Luther
| College and WaukOn High school
teams last Saturday, was not played
for the reason that the Waukon boys
failed to put in an appearance.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Cove returned
Friday from their visit i'm Clay County.
They came out from Trenton, n. j. to
attend the Gove-Schall wedding, and
are going to spend about a month in
this part Of the country visiting re-
latives and friends.
-Chas. A. Gardner, the German
comedian and sweet singer, is coming
to the Grand soon. He gives an en-
tirely new play emitted the "Prize Win
ner," in which is employed a large and
strong company and some very new
and effective scenery.
We had "A very pleasant call last
Saturday from Frank Nj. Youmans and
Arthur r. Dodd, who are the proprie-
tors of the Fort Atkinson Times THAT
is to be- They are both promising
young gentlemen, and we wish for
them abundant success in their new
venture.
The recital given at the old Luth-
eran church last Tuesday evening, in
which their new pipe organ played a
prominent part, was very good. The
pipe organ is something new i'm this
town, and number Of people went
Tuesday evening out of curiosity to see
the new instrument.
Martin Soukup, the jeweler, was
called home last Monday evening on
account of the serious illness of his
father and mother. He returned We'd
nesday morning, and reports his moth
er some better, but both father and
mother pretty sick. He went to Spile-
vile again Wednesday evening.
A. G. Hitchcock has one of the
finest weather strips for doors that
was ever manufactured. This is the
time when you need to fix up your
doors and windows. Do not forget to
examine his work before buying.
Orders promptly attended to by leav-
ing them at Johnson's Harness Shop.
The painters and paper hangers
are at work fitting up the building
next to Hexon Bros. grocery store,
which is to be occupied by Albert
Renaas, the photographer. He will
have one of the finest galleries i'm the
northwest. 1t will he ready for occu-
pancy about the middle of next week.
Decided Improvements have been
made by the b., &. r. & n. R'y Co. on
their bridge over the wagon road, just
west of the Rooney flour mill at Trout
Run, by placing substantial stone but
ments under it. They also Strengthened
the roadway under the bridge which
makes it better for those travelling by
team that way.
Augustus Thomas PLAY, "Ala-
bama," was very cleverly presented at
the Grand last Monday evening by
Clement Bainbridge's famous New
York company. 1t is very pretty
southern story, and was played by the
strongest cast that has ever appeared
i'm this city. Justice was done every
part. The house was well filled with
a very appreciative audience and every
body seemed well pleased with the
play. A new feature at the Grand was
the fragrant perfume which filled the
house during the third act.
"A most enjoyable party occurred at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Till
son, North Elm street, Saturday even
ing last. 1t was surprise for Mr.. Till
sons benefit, occasioned by his 2Sth
birthday and rendered by his thought
full and estimable wife, who planned it
in a satisfactory manner to all present,
Mr.. Tillson included. The gentlemen
We're summoned to tea, the ladies COM
ing later i'm the evening. The evening
was delightfully."- passed at cards. The
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. &. G. Bur-