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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-12-14
Catarrab Cannot be Cured

With Local Application, as they cannot
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blood or constitutional disease, and il
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is no quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
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Valuable Plantation for Sale,

v
In one of the most fertile regions of
the Parish.
$50 arpents of improved land,
beautifully situated, with a front OF
T arpents on Bayou Tigre by a depth
of 40 arpeDts, located partly in YER
million and 1beriaparishes., within
two miles from a railroad depot and
bordering on a navlgable stream
(which affords water transportation
10 gulf ports. This land is suited
for cotton, sugar cane. corn and
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adapted to cattle grazing and rice
culture, without the process Of irri-
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Fruit trees grow well and yield
abundantly. The land is all en-
closed and has 9 or 10 small build
ings.
For further particulars, regarding
same and terms Of sale apply to
Messrs. Broussard & Kitchell, Attys.
Abbeville, La, or to
AURoRE DEFRANCE,
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Nov. 1885.
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N0TICE.-All persons indebted to or
having claims against the estate of A.
L. Leblanc, will please call upon the
undersigned for adjustment.
EDWARDS & GREENE, Attys.
May 25. 1895.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-12-14

Dear Sirs:-Ship us as soon as posi-
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Tonic. My customers want Grover
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any other. In our experience of owes
30 years in the drug business, we have
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such universal satisfaction.
Yours Respectfully,
j. S. BROWNE & Co.,
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TRADE WORK DON !.

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1t practices NJ charlatanlsm, and maKea
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POLICE JURY
SCHOOL BOARD

". M. Conerly, President,
L.O. Broussard, superintendent;
Geo Hays, j. A. Villien. E. W. Gas
parG, John Abshire, Jr., A. Theall
Octave Hebert, 0. Bourque, A. Toups.
Town OF ABBEyILLE
J.O. Lege,. Mayor
Geo. w. Summers, .....Sec. q Treas.
ALDERMEN
CD. Edwards, Eli Wise, Eraste M%outon,
l.. j. Ferry.
City Atsorney-W. p. Edwards.
Constable -Enrhemon Leblanc.
Justice Of tRle Peace.
First ward: Pierre Pelloat.
Constable: Carilie Leblanc.
second warG: Joseph I'r&han.
Constable: andrew Moss.
Third ward: j.. Nelson Greene, Numa
Frederick.
ConstabIes: Geo. E. Lyons, j. Hy. Mon
tagne.
Fourth ward: Remy Broussard.
Constable: Sevenie Landry.
Fifth ward: Levy Sarvery.
Constable: Columbus Spell.
Sixth ward: c. C. Blanchard, Eraste
Guidry.
Constables: Richard Greene, Alcide
Faux.
Seventh ward: Felix O'Neil.
Constable: j. 8. Broussard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-12-14

M~arlarial produces Weakness, Gener-
al Debility Biliousness. Loss of APP
petite, Indigestion and Constipa-
ton. Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic,
removes the cause which produces
these troubles. Try it and you will be
delighted. go cents. To get the GENU-
me ask for Groves. Sold on its merits
no Cure no pay.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-12-14
GOODFORE

GOODFORE EVERYBODY
and everyone needs it at all times of the
year. Malaria is always about, and the
only preventive and relief is to keep the
Liver active. You musthel the Liver a bit,
and the best helper is the Old Friend, SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, the RED z.
MI. c. Himrod, of Lancaster, Ohio,
says: "SIMMONs LIVER REGULATOR
broke a case of Malarial Fever of three
years standing for me, and less than
one bottle did the business. | shall use
it when in need, and recommend it."
Be sure that you get it. Always look for
the RED z on the package. And don't
forget the word REGULATOR. 1t is SIM
MONS LIVER REGULATOR, and there is
only one, and every one who takes it is
sure to be benefited. THE BENEFIT IS
ALL IN THE REMEDY. Take it also for
B~iliousness and Sick Headache both III
caused by a sluggish Liver.
j. H. ZeiIin q Co, Philadelphia.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1895-12-14
DAH 1. Y :.

THE Pass is the organ Of no fac
ton; pulls no wires; has no animosties
to avenge.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
Happily Welded.

We mentioned last week the mar
raige of Mr.. j. f. Paterka to Miss EN-
ma Schwartz, but did not get the par
ticulars in time togive them proper
notice.
They were married last Thursday af-
ternoOn at O'Clock, at the brides
home i'm West DEBORAH, Rev. Seehus,
of Highlandville, performing the cere-
mony. After congratulations all pres
ent, numbering about seventy-five
people, sat up to a bountiful supper.
After supper they spent the evening at
cards and dancing and did not 60
home till an early hour. They are to
live in the Lander's house on East
Main Street, recently vacated by Ed.
Madden.
The PUBLIC OPINION joins with the
friends i'm wishing this couple a long
and happy married life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
Dairymen's Convention.

The largest State Dairymen's conven-
ton ever held in this state convened
at Waterloo, Tuesday, November 18th,
and lasted three days. There were be-
tween 800 and 400 delegates in attend.
ance. A special car came out from
Chicago with twenty five mem
bers of the Butter Board. l.. w. Beard
was delegate from here.
The Cushman Milking Machine was
counted a great success by the many
who saw it in operation there, ant
Beard Bros, of this city, placed al
order for a 37-cow machine, which they
expect to have in operation on thei
farm adjoining the city in few days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
CRESCO DOINGS.

From our Regular Correspondent
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Lowry entertain friends
this evening.
-Jno. McCook transacted legal business in
Dubuque this week.
Attorney w. l.. Converse transacted legal
business in New Hampton the first of the
week.
Roy Noblett is the new pharmacist in the
Lomas-Kessel drug store. He takes Mr..
Qualley's place.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Terry entertained their
friends at cards Wednesday and Thursday
evenings of this week.
Miss Mabe Dorm OF Ridgeway attended the
dance last Saturday night. She was the guest
of Miss Belle Sher3ondy.
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Tillson went to DEBORAH
Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mr.. r. c.
Pike, uncle of Mrs. Tillson.
Mrs. A. j. McClaskey, after weeks visit
at the pleasant home of her mother, Mrs. Di-
ana Mason, returned to DEBORAH Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Will Kenney of Milwaukee
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs Richard Woods
over Sunday. Mr.. Kenney is a cousin of Mrs
Woods.
The ladies have had their contract with
the Redpath Bureau cancelled. So our people
will be denied. the pleasure of the fine lecture
and concert course they had been looking for
ward to.
-Mertello Mitchell, son of j. b. Mitchell,
arrived last week Thursday for home visit,
the first in two years The past four years he
has been with the Crane, Ordway Co., of st.
Paul. Mr. Mitchell is graduate of Valders.
Fritz Granzow left Monday morning for
Algona, where he has weeks engagement TO
play with the Northwestern Quintette Or
chestra. That Mr.. Granzow will meet with a
hearty reception by the music lovers OF Al
COMA, we feel assured.
Beauty grace and gaiety combined to make
the second dance of the Social Club 81 delight
full success. A spectator visiting the ball room
after the theatre Saturday evening, found
thirty couples whirlng hither and thitheI
in the Clubs spacious hall to the music OF the
F.F. +. orchestra. Among the guests from
away were Mr.. and Mrs. Renney of Milwau
kee and Miss Mable Dorm of Rldgeway.
The last of this week Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r
Brown pioneer residents of Orleans Township
leave for Bentonville, Ark, which place will
be their future home. Mr.. Brown is one of oul
successful farmers, and a great admirer o
fine stock He has done much toward raising
the standard of farm stock in this section
They go to their new home followed by the
best wishes of their many Cresco friends.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
HESPER GLEANINGS.

-Threshing is about completed.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Nelson, Nov.
18th, a son.
Our snow storm reminds one that winter
is almost here.
Mrs. S. 1. Aiken of DEBORAH is visiting her
brother Cyrus Burt.
Mr.. anG Mrs. Hans Rigg went to Granger
thelatter part Of last week.
w. E. Hockett delivered an interesting
address last Sunday evening at Friends
church.
C. j. Camp and family have moved in
from the farm and will reside for the winter in
Hesper
Robert Price of Burr Oak was in town re
Gently looking after the interests of the build
ing and loan association.
"A l.. Himle, captain of the s. ofV. camI
of Decorah, made an inspection of Hespel
camp last Saturday evening.
For the benefit of the school and other
interested, Prof. Thornton has issued a paper
appropriately named School Observer
Mr.. and Mrs. John Freeman and littl
daughter of Sheldon are visiting Mrs. Free
mans parents Mr. and Mrs. James McMillen
Mrs. Lucy Rust entertained last Friday
Nov. 18th, a number of her schoolmates c
some years ago very enjoyable time wa
spent by all.
Mrs James Young and son Percy OF Car
ton. are spending several days with Mr.
Young's sisters, Mrs. Fanny Darlington an
Mrs. ogden Casterton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
Fire! Fire! Fire!

Last Wednesday morning about
half past seven the fire alarm was
sounded. The fire department got out
and located the fire in the DEBORAH
Windmill factory on Main Street, be-
tween Washington and State. In
some unknown manner the paint on
the floor caught fire, which was some
what scattered by one of the employees
throwing water on it, thinking that
would put it out, and it made pretty
lively fire for awhile.
Hose Co. No. turned the water on,
and it seemed to drive the burning oil
ahead of it, SO they had to shut it off
again, and fight the flames with Bah
cocks, sand and wet blankets. They
kept the fire confined to the one spot,
and after a half hour of hard work it
was entirely extinguished.
Will Myrick, Superintendent of the
factory, worked like major, and at
one time was so overcome by smoke
and heat that he had to take refuge
in the open air.
The fire department did noble work
in keeping the fire confined so closely,
and extinguishing it in so short time.
In the basement just below where
the fire was there were stored in the
neighborhood of five hundred mills,
boxed and ready for shipment. The
dripping oil and water covered these
mills, which makes it necessary to take
them from the boxes and repaint them
The loss to the company is about
thousand dollars. They carry insur
ance.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
BLUFFT0N ITEMS.

About three inches of snow fell last Mon
day night
Mrs J. E. Fletcher left for few days Visit
at DEBORAH last Monday.
Mr.. j. Wolf has returned from Dakota.
"A number of people met at the church
last Monday and gave II a thorough cleaning
Mr. Bayard Elzea began school in the
McCaffery district last Monday.
Mr. Ebert Elzea of Cresco visited his
mother last week.
Mrs. Julia Olson of Prosper was visiting
friends and nelghbors here the first OF the
week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
A Wet Fire.

A few days ago eighteen carloads OF
beer were burned in transit at Rock Is
land while on their way from Chicago
to Iowa. The cold water advocates
will doubtless claim that this was an
act of Providence, warning the next
legislature that they must "put" the
Amendment. But it is apparent to
the sensible mind that if there evei
was any lack of argument for manu-
facturer's clause this supplies the de-
ficiency.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
A Happy Surprise.

Last Saturday evening about thirty
of G. H. Jennisch's democratic friends
went en- masse to his house and gave
him little surprise. Dan Shea, Esq,
in a few well chosen remarks praised
Mr.. Jennisch for the good canvass he
made during the last campaign, for
the office of Representative, which
was answered by Mr.. Jennisch him
self. After all present had done JUS
tice to the bountiful supper that was
spread for them they left, feeling
much the better for the evenings en-
tertainment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
SOME FUNNY SIGHTS.

saw a cow-hide in the grass,
A rush light on the floor;
saw a candle stick i'm the mud,
A bell-pull at the door
i saw horse-fiy up the creek,
A cat-nip at her food;
] saw chestnut-burr, and heard
A shell-bark in the wood.
saw jack-plane off a board,
A car-spring off the track;
saw saw-dust on the floor,
And then a carpet-tack.
saw monkey-wrench hat
From fair lady's pate;
saw rattle-snake bird,
And hogs head on plate.
saw brandy-smash glass,
saw shooting-star;
I've heard the corn-stalk in the field,
And pig iron crow bar.
saw pin-wheel offa post,
And wheel wright in the shop;
/ saw gin-ling on the bar,
saw ginger-pop.
saw a sword-fish from the bank,
And heard the water spout;
/ saw tobacco-spit, and then
heard an eye-ball out.
Iheard fence-rail at the din
heard waist-band play
lovely strain-a sweet spittoon-
And then went away.
Peoples Magazin
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22

EVA I. BATTEY-At her home near Hesper,
on November 18th, 1885, OF TYPHOID fever AT
the age of IA years, months and ~ days.
She was born and lived nearly all her life In
Winnesheik county, near Hesper. Her life
was so innocent and pure that she had the love
and esteem of all who knew her. From
child she has been christian. Two years ago
last winter she made public profession OF
her faith in Christ and has continued TO the
present faithful witness for Him. She was
buried from the Friends church the 18th, the
house being filed with sympathizing friends.
The school adjourned, the teachers and schol-
airs being present. They showed deeply how
they felt the loss of a loved scholar The SER
mon was preached by DIR. Slack from Rev.
22:5-"And there shall be no night there"
After the services she was laid to rest In the
cemetery in the southern part of the village OF
Hesper. There was present at her funeral
three sisters and one brother.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
ANYBODY With One Eve

Can see who carries the largest stock
of Pianos, Organs, and all kinds OF
musical instruments in DEBORAH. Also
that Marsh's Music House is doing the
music business of DEBORAH, and is run
entirely by musicians that understand
their business. No experiment or
your part when you deal with us. So
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
Big Closing Out Sale f!

Now going on at the DEBORAH Shoe
Store. Our entire stock of Boots, Shoes,
Rubber Goods, etc., will be closed out
at cost, or less. We are going out OF
business, and the goods must be sold.
See our advertisement and prices in
this paper. 36-2w
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
The Time Has Come

When you can't make people believe
that the "Moon is made of Green
Cheesep Neither can you make them
believe that Marsh's Music House isn't
the leading musich oW DEBORAH. 1854
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
New York APPLES.

/ have just received carload of APP
pies, mostly Greetings and Baldwins,
and those wishing apples for winter
eating should come at once and get the
best. No. New York apples.
az l.. A. MARSH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
A New Foreman.

We have new foreman in the Public
Opinion office in the person of Mr. Har-
ry Green. Any business transacted with
him for this office will receive prompt
attention.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
DIED.

RALPH G. PIKE-Of typhoid fever, at his
home in this city, Monday morning at 2:40
o'clock, at the age of 81 years and months
Mr.. Pike was born in Shenangen county,
New York, on the 18th day of April, 1887,
where he lived tor four years; and then re-
moved to Whitewater, Walworth county,
Wisconsin. In the year 1856 he moved TO
DEBORAH, and in the year 1857 married Miss
Hariette Burdick. After he was married he
lived eighteen years at Northwood, Iowa, but
for the past twelve or thirteen years has been
a resident of DEBORAH. For number OF years
he was member of the grocery firm OF Pike
& Elvidge. While engaged in the grocery
| business here he also acted as agent for the
United States Express Company. Three years
| ago when his business partner, Mr.. Henry Ell
| vidge was elected Clerk of the Court, they
sold out their grocery store, and Mr. Pike
| turned his attention to the care of the United
States Express Company's business here, and
| in connection handled the business for few
| Insurance companies.
| He was a prominent member OF the Odd
| Fellows Lodge here, and was hard worker
| for the good OF the order.
The funeral services were held at his late
residence on Main Street, the address being
made by Rev. d. L. Hilliard. The Odd Eel
lows Lodge had charge of the ceremonies, and
marched in body to the grave.
Mr. Pike was man of sterling worth and
was respected by all who knew him. HI
leaves a wife, an aged mother, sister, and 8
daughter to mourn his loss.
| Those from abroad attending the funera
were his daughter, Mrs. Will Hall, husband
and daughter Zoe, from Grand Forks, N. ID.
a sister Mrs. VIM. Hunter, and her husband
from Northwood, Iowa; a niece, Mrs. Ed. Col
lin, and her husband, from Northwood, Iowa
a step-brother, Mr.. Howard Graves, and hi
wife, from Estherville, Iowa; and niece, Mrs
w. II. Tillson, and her husband, from Cresco
, Iowa.
The PUBLIC OPINION extends its mos
heartfelt sympathies to the relatives in thei
bereavement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22
.Another Wise Girr'-Miss Lois futile.

She buys "Bauer" Piano, the
musicians favorite, and the only high
grade piano sold in DEBORAH. This
piano speaks for itself. Sold at Marsh's
Music House. 500
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1895-11-22

JAMES MARLOW-At his home in this city,
last Monday evening at nine O'Clock, OF
nervous prostration, at the age of ~ years.
Mr.. NARROW was born in Mt. Vernon, Knox
County, Ohio, in the year 1923, and lived there
until 1854, when he came to Winnesheik coun-
ty and settled on Franklin Prairie. In theyear
1874 he removed to DEBORAH, and has been
resident here ever since. He married Miss
Lorraine White at Mt. Vernon, Ohio, before he
came west, and by this union had four child
| rem, two boys and two girls, who remain to
mourn his loss. His wife died some years ago.
The funeral was held at his late residence on
East Broadway, yesterday morning at ten
O'Clock, Rev. f. p. Shaffer officiating. and the
remains were inferred in the family Gene
terry, about six miles north of town. sister
Ellen NARROW, came from Fort Dodge to at
tend the funeral, also a nephew, Mr.. Ed. Mar
| low, and wife, Of Cresco.
The PUBLIC OPINION sympathizes with the
| relatives In their bereavement
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1895-11-07

Consul Charles Seymour writes to the
department OF state from Canton, China
that two large British steamers have left
that port with a general line of Chinese
and Japanese products for New York
taking their cargoes at the extremely low
rate of Sc ton of forty cubic feet. At this
rate products of Eastern Asia can be de-
livered in New York at less cost for trans
portation than is required for conveying
freight across any one of the large States,
and for about one-fourth the price paid
from New York or any American Atlantic
port to Asia by overland railroad to Amer
lean ports on the Pacific and by the steam
ship lines TO Japan and China. Thus SAWS
Mr.. Seymour, not only are American and
other sailing vessels to suffer from this
new steamship rate but this new ocean
freight war must seriously affect all the
great steamship interests between China
and American ports on the Pacific and the
American transcontinental trade