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Milford chronicle., 1895-03-15

PERsoNAIs.-Le Leonard and Nye Mat
thews are home from Philadelphia Oh an
extended visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon Matthews are
again in Milford. They have been spend
ing the winter with their children 10 Phil
adelphia.
Mrs Ella Reville and Miss Minnie Sip
pie are visiting in Philadelphia.
Mrs. W. P. Cullen visited her parents
in Frederica a few days this week.
Mr.. Grant Williams returned last Tues
day from a two weeks visitto Shamokin'
Pa, and reports a delightful trip. 1t was
Mr.. Williams first visit to the coal re
gions, and his experience has been a de
lightful one.
c. w. Kern, who has been very i'll for
two weeks past, is a little better now.
Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds, who for seven
weeks past has been very sick, IS now
much better and is able to sit up.
Milford chronicle., 1895-03-15

THE revival services at the Avenue M
E. Church closed after the meeting ol
Tuesday night last. Since January 9th
these meetings haYe been going on
nightly, with the exception Of Saturday
nights, and as a result zoo souls have pro-
fessed conversion Not for more than
twenty years, if ever. has the spirit OF the
Lord been so manifested in this comm
nifty. All classes of people have been
touched by the Holy Spirit of our Saviour
and the work wrought has been beautiful
and glorious indeed. There was not the
usual noise and excitement that some peo-
pie condemn at a Methodist service, but
on the contrary the meetings have been
quiet and serene and beautiful indeed to
the folio Wers of the crucihed, the arisen,
the living Lord and Saviour. The Rev
DIR Martindaie has done the work OF his
Lord and Master in a very pleasing and
satisfactory manner and surely there were
not those attendant upon these meetings
who did not feel nearer their creator as a
result OF such attendance, even If they
did not Weld thsir all to the Saviour who
bore their sins upon the cross. It has
been a glorious season of repentance, aud
many indeed have been beautifully
blessed and spiritually born saved for an |
eternity with Christ III heayeu-through |
and by the Holy Ghost which so power
fully manifested itself at these meetings |
Milford chronicle., 1895-03-15
SMALL FRUIT PLANTS FOR SALE.

The STANDARD VARIRTIEso Of STRAW
BERRIES, including Lo y EFT one Of
ne best for market purposes. Has perfect
blossom. is productive and hrm. Can be
grown successfully either by itself or rs g
fertilizer for other varieties. Also a limited
stock Of Wilson Early and Early Harvest
Blackberries. For prices, etc, address
Chas. Barker, Milford Del
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
FOR JOURNAL CLERK IN THE SENATE.

BY our exchanges we see that our old
friend John III. Merckens is a candi-
date for the position of Journal Clerk
i'm the Senate. We have known Mr..
Merckens intimately for the past five
years, and know of no better man to
fill the position. We knew him first
as newspaper correspondent, then in
the Census Department at Washington,
d. c., and We We're closely connected
with him in the census work at Des
Moines last fall; and in all these he
showed himself to be most efficient.
He has always been hard worker for
the good of the republican party, and
is now President of the First District
Republican League. Mr.. Merckens
has the ability and capability to fill
the position he seeks, and he has our
most hearty endorsement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
BURR OAK ITEMS.

For good oyster stew go to Ed. Potter's.
Rain Monday night took our sleighing all
of.
Turkey nffie Tuesday evening at Ed. Pot
ter's.
Phil Potter and wife spent last week in
Ridgeway.
Mart Erwin went to Chicago last Monday
with car load Of fat cattle.
Fred Potter and wife spent last Saturday
and Sunday in Burr Oak visiting.
Robert Feltis and family are visiting rela-
tives and friends here this week.
Mrs. Frank Malcomb has been very sick
but is recovering under the care Of DR.. En-
mons.
his l03rd horse, and still has some more TO
break.
The young people have repaired the old Con-
gregational church and intend using 1t for a
lodge room.
Cora Morrison, who has been sick with cry
sipelas is getting better DIR. Cady Of Mabel
is attending her.
Three funerals here last week. Geo. KIM
ber's little four year old boy was buried FRI
day, John Henry Saturday and b. l.. Bisby on
Sunday.
Miss Thompson received quite fall while
coming home from the neighbors, AT first II
was thought bone was fractured, but was
found to be only bad sprain, nom which she
| Is recovering rapidly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
NARROW ESCAPE
Last Sunday Afternoon Eddie Madden,
Aged Ten Years, had Very Mar.
row Escape from Death by
Drowning.
WAS SKATING ON THE RIVER.
The Ice Broke and Let Him In.-He Was Res.
cued by the Heroic Efforts of Will G. Hol-
comb and Henry Prastmark.

Last Sunday afternoon while walk
ing along the dugway, w. G. Holcomb
heard scream, and turning quickly
saw that Eddie Madden had broken
through the ice just below the Main
street dam. He started to the rescue
on run, taking off his overcoat and
hat as he went, and jumped into the
water which was ten or twelve feet
deep, to save the drowning boy.
He had to swim some little distance
to reach the boy, breaking the ice with
his hands as he went. AS he reached
for the boy he sank the third time and
he had to dive after him, catching
him by the shoulder. He then swan
to the edge of the ice, dragging the boy
after him, and when he got there Hen
ry Prastmark jumped in to help get
him out. The crowd that had gath
cred went and got boards and laid
them out to where the rescuers were at
work. In some unaccountable man
ner they dropped the boy, and the cur
rent being swift, carried him out into
the river and would probably have car
ried him under the ice had not Mr..
Holcomb swan and caught him again.
This time they landed him safely on
the bank. Then they turned their at
tention to Mr.. Prastmark, who was
still in the water and was nearly ex-
hausted. Mr.. Holcomb swan out and
got him, and with the combined efforts
of those gathered there they got him
out.
DR.. Daubney was Immediately sent
for, and the boys taken into neigh
boring house. The doctor came and
soon had the unfortunate ones doing
as nicely as possible.
The boys were removed to their re-
spective homes as soon as possible and
are now able to be out and around.
This was close call and should be a
warning to all skaters. Be sure the
ice is strong, then go ahead.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
RESPER GLEANINGS.
Last weeks items.l

Last weeks itemsl
Dr. Philip Slack drove to Bluffton on Mon
day.
Charles McClintock of Frankville is Hes
per visitor.
G. E. Dillingham; was in Decorah last week
on the jury.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Taber of Mabel visited
with parents last Sunday.
Mrs. S. c. Brace of Mabel visited with the
family of NJ. Potts on Tuesday.
The Misses Dewey. Updegraff and Carter
of Decorah spent Sunday in our village.
Quite a number of the young people of Ma
bel attended the play on Tuesday evening.
After an absence of thirty years Mrs. B. NJ.
Lein returns to Norway for several months
visit.
The party held at Mrs. Orens in honor OF
the Misses Slack was well attended and a good
time reported
The course of lectures pursued by G. w. E.
Hill at the NJ. E. Church were very profitable
and entertaining.
The Misses Grace Taber and May Cady OF
Mabel spent Saturday with their friend, Miss
Gertrude Dillingham;.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ. White were completely
surprised by large company Of friends Nov.
80, it being their twentieth anniversary.
w. C. Royce of La Crosse came down on
Friday to see his son. Bert l.. Royce, who with
j. w. Evans are assisting the Hesper Drama
tic Company.
G. f. Meader of La Crosse and A. H. MeadeI
Jr. of Eau Claire are at their old home help
ing to care for their father, who was badly In
jured some time ago.
Under the direction of Royce and Evans the
Hesper Dramatic Company rendered Ten
Nights in Bar Room Tuesday evening, in a
very creditable manner.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
Took Unto Himself a Wife.

Last Wednesday morning at s o'clock
at the home of the brides uncle at
Steamboat Rock, Hardin county, this
state, Rev. ID. l.. Hilliard was married
to Miss Isabelle G. Hartman. The
bride and groom came Immediately to
Decorah, arriving here on the 4:2O
train the same afternoon. They were
met at the depot by squad of the
Rev. gentleman's friends with car
riage, and were driven to their future
home on Vernon street where some OF
the ladies of his church had supper
well under way for the newly married
couple.
Rev. Hilliard has been the pastor of
our Congregational church for some
thing like two years; and has shown
himself to be an ardent worker for the
cause aud a pleasant and sociable fel-
| low man.
The bride has for the past year been
matron of Stone Hall in the Straight
University at New Orleans, and has
devoted the greater part of her life to
the church.
The PUBLIC OPINION joins with
their many friends here in wishing fol
them very happy welded life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
CALMAR ITEMS.

We wish you merry Xmas and happy
New Year.
Miss Grace Clark of Ossan was in town
Wednesday.
Miss Name Hazleton left Tuesday for Fay
ette for visit with friends.
The Calmar Mfg. Co. have discontinued
their business until after the holidays.
A leap year party is contemplated in the
near future. Now boys say nothing, but saw
wood.
After the serions illness of Mrs Ole Hove we
are glad to say she is able to be up and around
again.
The Lannon building is undergoing quite
few repairs and will soon be as up to date a.
any or them.
Mrs. Jno. Olson of Rose Creek Minn.,, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. o. II. Olson and Were
Decorah visitors last Tuesday.
Mrs. A. Dostal and daughter Miss Helena
left Wednesday for Milwaukee to spend the
holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Joe Walen-
der.
Yardmaster Berry, who was seriously in
jured at FIT. Atkinson two weeks ago, Is able
to be around again and left Wednesday for
Mason City
The children of Mr.. Coffeen's room are en-
joying their holiday vacation week earlier
on account of business being transacted in
Decorah by the latter.
Mrs. FalrDankS ana little daughter left
Wednesday for her home at Clarion, Ia, after
a two weeks visit with relatives and friends
at Calmar and Decorah.
s. c. Scott arrived home Thursday last to
spend the holiday vacation with his parents.
Starry is now travelling for st. Paul boot and
shoe firm. Success Starry.
The poverty sociable was well attended and
proved very successful. Mrs. s. X. Yager and
Mr.. E. G. Walker We're awarded the prizes for
the most poorly dressed lady and gentleman.
Our genial landlords Barron, Meyers and
others were on o "still hunt" for rabbits Mon
day. They said rabbits were very scarce. Bar
ron says "if he had his ferret they would
know him."
We are sorry to hear of the sad accident tb
Anton Olson, who resides at Conover. While
mite cartridge exploded and he was sorely
wounded. We hope that he will soon recover.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
Killed by a Horse.

Mr.. Esten Anderson, Evjen, re-
spected and prosperous farmer residing
two miles southeast of Highland P. o.,
was killed on Thursday afternoon of
last week by vicious stallion which
had to be shot in order to recover the
dead body of his owner. Strange as it
may seem the stallion had been turned
loose and had gone to the barn of
Aren't Arntson, neighbor residing
near Anderson's place, and the latter
took bride and some feed to catch
the animal and take him home; but
when near enough the vicious brute
wheeled aad kicked his owner, crush
ing his chest and killing him instantly.
Mr.. Arntson saw Anderson fall and
ran to his assistance, but could not get
near the body as the apparently crazed
animal ran around it in a circle, stop
ping occasionally to bite the face of the
dead man or strike at it with his fore
feet. Arntson went to Anderson's IS
IlOuSt W ScO Ills sui anu w tilC
family of the dreadful death of the
husband and father, but the son had
gone to Highland P. o., SO Arntson went
to II. M. Olson's place mile distant,
and the latter took his rifle with him,
and seeing that Anderson's body
could not be recovered without killing
the horse, Olson without hesitation
put D bullet into his brain, thereby
quieting his demon spirit for all time.
We are informed that never before had
the stallion showed vicious spirit;
but at the time of killing his master
seemed perfectly craZed. Mr.. Ander-
son was siXty-four years Of age and
had resided on his farm near High
land for twenty years or more. He
leaves wife, son and daughter to
mourn his sad and untimely death.
The funeral took place at the residence
on Tuesday and the remains were
buried in the Elstad cemetery.-Lanes-
boro Journal.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
Married at ST. Louis.

On next Sunday afternoon at 500
o'clock will occur the marriage of
Miss Lydia f. Jeude to Prof. Herman
w. Sheel, at the home Of the BRIDES
parents, 1909 Nebraska Ave-, st. Louis,
Mo.
The groom is one of the instructors
in Luther College in this city, and is a
young man of sterling worth and abili-
ty. and is highly respected by all who
are fortunate enough to be among his
friends and acquaintances.
The bride is a stranger to us, but we
are bound to think that she must be a
lady of good mind and loving heart to
have enlisted the attentions of this
young man.
Their many friends wish them
most heartily much joy and the PUB
Lie OPINION joins with them, and
hopes they may enjoy the blessings of
a well conducted and happy married
life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
Grand Opening.

Tomorrow, December q, 1895, Mrs.
S. E. Gibbs has grand opening at her
new music house in Waukon. She has
fine display of musical instruments,
including everything known to the
musical world. Also has everything
in musical supplies, and the latest edi-
tions of sheet music, by the best conf
pOsers. The peerless baritone singer,
Mr.. James A. Kerr, will sing in her
store tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Mrs. Gibbs lately moved to Wadkon
from Frankville, where she taught in
strumental music for number ofyears.
She is fine musician, and we predict
for her prosperous business in her
line, as she understands it thoroughly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
BLUFFTON ITEMS.

Our streets have been quite muddy.
Mrs. Jackson was quite sick last week.
Mr.. G. Cooley of Cresco was in town the fore
pa rt of the week.
Mrs. Bert Sibert made short call in Bluff
ton last Monday.
Mr.. Charles Bernett is all smiles on account
ofthe arrival of a ten pound boy.
Mrs. Ivon Sibert Of Cresco was visiting her
mother, Mrs. Murdoch last Monday.
Mr.. j. NJ. Akers has been under the weather
for few days, but is now improving.
Mr.. Clark, proprietor of the st. Cloud hotel
in Decorah, was in town last Monday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Sherman, Mrs. Akers
and Mrs. Richmond were in Decorah last
Wednesday buying Christmas presents for
the Christmas tree.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
CRESCO DOINGS.
From our Regular Correspondent

From our Regular Correspondent.
A Mr.. Vance Of Ossian is buying corn fol-
shipment.
The Whist Club met Wednesday evening
with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Burgess.
Miss Edith sias went to Manchester this
week, to spend the Xmas vacation.
Mrs. Mary E. Bulman was granted di.
vorce from her husband, Jason Bulman, at
this term of court.
The new literary club met last night with
the Misses Howe. The historical division fur.
nished the program.
Mr.. j. F. Borthwick, after a season spent In
looking after his farming interests returned
to his home at Ness City, Kansas this week.
Mrs. w. Strother entertained her lady
friends at five o'clock tea Saturday. On
Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs. strother enter.
tained friends at cards.
An excellent program was given at the
School Of the Assumption, tuesday evening,
Dec. IL, in honor of the Sacerdotal Silver Ju-
bilee of the Rev. NJ. A. McCartey.
The following attorneys from away attend
ed court here this week. E. Racers of Decorah,
Elma and B. N. Hendricks of Riceville.
Miss Minnie Blakely of Minneapolis, an eio-
cutionist of superior ability, assisted by local
talent, will give an entertainment next Friday
evening Miss Blakely is niece of Mrs. Sisco.
This Friday night is ladies' night at the So
cial clubs hall. The members of the club
hope to make this prominent feature of
this winters social doings. Various games
and dancing will be the evenings program.
We neglected last week to speak of the fine
collection of hand painted china displayed
by Mrs. b. w. Webster and Mrs. Boggess in
the Lomas-Kessel show window. Such artis-
tic work at such reasonable prices would have
sold a collection many times larger.
Some one said that Howard county went
democratic last Nov. Well, well, and here IL
is the banner republican county of banner
republican state, and winner of the Tippecan-
oe silk banner which has been held by Scott
county the past year. Please don't tread on
the tail of our coat.
Beautiful! That ought to have been the ex-
preston of every person who saw p. F. O'Mal-
ley's large show window this week. No store
in Northeastern Iowa has larger or more ar
tistically trimmed show window than Cresco's
popular department store. That window
speaks volumes for the ability of the one or
ones who trimmed it,
The District Court convened Monday and
adjourned Tuesday afternoon. This was
Judge Hobson's shortest term, in fact the
amount OF our court business has been less
during the past year than in any other county
in this judicial district. Chicasaw, Fayette
and Winneshiek have had larger number OF
criminal cases, while Howard has had very
few.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
Happily Welded.

Last Wednesday evening at six
o'clock occurred the marriage of Mr..
Melvin Marsh to Miss Halle Hitch
cock at the home of the brides parents
in West Decorah, DIR. H. II. Green
officiating.
Both these young people have hosts
of friends here and are highly respected
by all who know them.
The PUBLIC OPINION joins with
their many friends in wishing them n
hearty much joy, and hope they may
live a most happy welded life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
DEBORAH, IOWA, DEC. 20, 1895.
WOMAN'S RIGHTS !!
Ably Discussed by Hon. NJ. ]. WOolsey
at 0ssian, Tuesday Evening,
December, 18th, 1905.
A GOOD CROWD OF LISTENERS.
The Speaker Contended that Women were
Entitled to Equal Suffrage, Provided they
were Educated.

A very able lecture on Woman's
Rights was delivered by Hon. M. j.
WoOlsey at Ossian last Tuesday eve
ming. Several Decorah people were in
attendance, and they report the sub
ject very ably handled.
Mr.. Woolsey contends that woman
is entitled to equal suffrage with man,
provided she is educated; but says her
education in the lines of politics and on
the issues of the day is sadly neglected
because her time is almost wholly
taken up with herhousework. A good
crowd We're in attendance at the lee
ture, which took place at Green's
hotel, and judging from the loud and
continued applause, it was rousing
speech.
Lack of space prevents us from CIV
ing a more detailed account of Mr..
Woolsey's discourse, but let it suffice
to say that it was one of the best
speeches the people of Ossian ever had
the pleasure of listening to.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
A Quiet Surprise.

About seventy friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. p. Johnson gathered at their
hospitable home last Monday evening
and gave them very nice surprise.
The occasion was their twentieth ami
versary, and for sweet memory's sake
the guests left with them very hand
some china dinner and tea set. Re
freshments were had during the eve
ming, and most enjoyable time was
had by all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
Xmas al the p. d.

Call at the postoffice for your mail on
Christmas day. The Carriers will
make the regular collection but no de-
livery trips. The office will be open
from 10 to IL o'clock a. m. and from l
to 2 and 5 to 6 o'clock p. IN.
JOHN FINN, p. NJ.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
No. a..
A CHRISTMAS POEM.

Written for the Public Opinion.
Oh, hear those Christmas bells,
Yes, hear their merry chimes;
And come here all we people
And read my pretty rhymes.
Oh, Christmas Is near TO US children,
The happiest day Ofthe'year;
1t brings dolls, books and pictures
And candy and fruit, don't you hear
My cousins are coming from Kansas
And jolly old time there'll be;
For Santa will come in the evening
And Well have Christmas tree.
For Cap can play the violin,
And Wayne can dance a Jig;
And If you'd like to see them,
Just jump aboard our rig.
Now If the good angels in Heaven
Could look down from their home above,
And see that all poor children
Were remembered with presents and love.
Pm sure there would be rejoicing
In that beautiful city above,
Ifall could fare alike in this world,
With wealth, peace and love.
Lottie Ake9S.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
A Rabbit Pie.

Last Monday Peter Meyer, c. w.
Giesen and Frank Barron, all of
Calmar, went to Waucoma rabbit
hunting. When they landed on the
platform at Waucoma there was fistic
demonstration going on there between
two men, but they thought nothing of
that. Well, they went hunting and
after bagging sixty (?) of the gay and
festive cotton-tails, they returned to
town and to the depot to get their train,
and while there who should put in an
appearance bat an officer with some
papers. The boys were pretty much
scared. Frank declared he wasn't in
the fight, and Pete said he didn't shoot
one of the rabbits, and Conrad avowed
that they had not been trespassing on
anyone's land. But when they found
that the officer was not after them for
any of the above offenses, but only
wanted them as witnesses on the trial
of the scrappers, they rested easier.
One who was there at the carving
of the rabbit pie claimed he found
feathers i'm it, which would look to a
man up tree as if the rabbits were
captured in a hennery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-12-20
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