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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
CALMAR.
Sept. IL, 1896.

Sept. IL, 1896.
DIR. e. M. HELEN made professional
trip to DEBORAH Thursday.
Conductor Telford accidentally fell
from his train last Friday evening
bruising the side of his face consider
ably.
We notice workmen busy at s. "
Potter's, putting in a bath room and
sewer. Mr.. Walker has charge of the
work.
Miss Sadie Kaye and her cousin
Miss Ethel Kaye, expect to go to
Cresco Monday, for few days visit
with relatives.
Miss Gorden, of Kenseth, Iowa, has
come into our midst to establish mil
linery trade. She will open up shop
at Mrs. Meister's store.
Eddie Erickson expects to attend
school in Fayette this year. Mr..
Erickson has for some time past been
clerking for Ed. Olson & Co.
Auntie Fields, mother of Mrs. s. V.
Potter, has returned from visiting her
sons and other relatives i'm Wisconsin,
where she has been since last spring.
A. w. Isbell and wife have been at
tending the Cresco fair this week.
Mrs. Isbell expects to remain with her
sister, Mrs. Clark Upton, for some
days.
Our genial f. w. Barron is DESTROYS
of going out of the hotel business, and
has to this end advertised his hotel
business for sale. This is fine open
ing for first class hotel man.
Gusta Anderson has taken the place
of Geo. Walker in the freight depot
the latter going into the yard as brake
man. Gusta is splendid young man
and we are glad to see him succeed.
George Bimton, who has been a
clerk for A. w. Isbell q Co. for some
time, leaves today for Oelwein, to re.
side with o. w. Rose, former pastor
here. We are sorry to lose George.
Once more we hear the ringing of the
school bell and the gladstone shouts OF
crowds of happy children going to and
from school. Prof. Coffeen with his
able corps of teachers can be depended
upon for good work.
Which shall it be? Which shall il
be? w. j. Bryan or William McKin-
ley? Both these men are men of sterl-
ing honor and financies for what they
think right, and for great many it
will be hard question to decide be-
tween them. 1t is deplorable that the
silver question is not better understood.
We often hear men eagerly question
ing of some one they think understands
it better than they. Which do you
think would be the best to vote for?
Showing their interest and earnestness.
Would that our politicians were more
of this spirit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
The New Hook Spoon Free to All.

read in the Christian Standard that Miss
A. M. Fritz, Station A, st. Louis, Mo-, would
give an elegant plated hook spoon to any one
sending her ten 2cent stamps sent for one
and found II so useful that showed II to my
friends, and made Sl3 I'm two hours, taking or
ders for the spoon. The hook spoon is a
household necessity. 1t cannot slip into the
dish or cooking vessel, being held In the place
by hook on the back. The spoon is some
spoons were first invented. Any one can get a
sample spoon by sending ten 2-cent stamps to
Miss Fritz. This is splendid way to make
money around home.
1913 Very truly, JEANNETTES.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15

swarmed the bleachers was deafening.
The star plays were the home runs by
Heck and Reum and the fly catches by
DeGraff and Heck. There were no
accidents to speak of. A foul batted by
Figge struck the growler, and Cody in
making foul catch slid on his ear,
but was on his feet in an instant. The
score stood 10 to Is in favor of Mills
freaks. Arrangements are being made
for another game next Sunday to give
Gleisner another chance to hit the ball.
Everybody should see this game, as it
will be the best seen on the diamond
this year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
GRAY Hair Made Dark.

saw in your paper statement that Zulr
Vulier would restore any head of hair IL
gray sent for a sample package, and in les
than three weeks my hair was restored t.
natural color. My wife's hair was light red
and by using Zulu Vulier, her hair is now
beautiful auburn. Anyone can get sample
package of Zulu Vulier by sending q two-cent
stamps to Wilson & Co., New Concord, Ohio
and IL it does not restore the hair to natural
color in three weeks they will return your
stamps; 1t not only restores the hair to natura
color, but will stop the hair falling out inn
mediately and is one of the best hair tonics
satisfy you perfectly they will return your
stamps. A READER lbs
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
A Chance to Make Money.

/ have berries, grapes and peaches, a year
old, fresh as when picked. use the California
Cold process, do not heat or seal the fruit Just
put up cold, keeps perfectly fresh; and costs
almost nothing; can put upa bushel in ten
minutes. Last week sold directions to over
rections, when they see the beautiful samples
OF fruit. AS there are many people poor like
myself, consider it my duty to give my ex-
perience to such, and feel confident any one
can make one or two hundred dollars rounp
home In few days. / will mail sample OF
fruit and complete directions, to any Of your
readers for eighteen twocent stamps, which
is only the actual cost of the samples, postage,
etc., to me.
1913 FRANCIS CASEY. st. Louis, Mo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
A Dandy Windmill, Make 1t Yourself!

/ have a neighbor that made one of the Peo-
pies Wind mills, and have been watching IL
closely; 1t is the best mill have ever seen and
anyone can make one for less than $40. I am
going to make two Immediately and don't see
why every farmer cannot have a windmill
when he can make one for so little money The
mill is durable, powerful and runs easily.
Any person can get diagrams and complete
directions by sending Is two-cent stamps to K.
ID. WILSON Il CO., Allegheny, Pa, and any
active man can undoubtedly make money
anywhere putting these mills up for others,
and see no use of paying $50 or $50 for mill
when you can make one Just as good for $40.
A BROTHER FARMER. 3N
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
OSSIAN.
Sent. -. 1890.

sept. IL, 1896.
A large delegation of Ossian people
took i'm the fair at DEBORAH.
Ira Flagler is doing "the right
thing" on new member of the family
its boy.
Several of our old soldiers took in
the encampment at st. Paul last week
and report a good time.
Mike Broghammer has given up his
position with G. f. Gunderson and il
prospecting in Minnesota.
Otto Figge won two silver medals al
the New Hampton race meet last week
going against some of the "scoots."
The Lawler and DEBORAH mines are
scheduled for game at the race track
ball park this afternoon. A good game
is expected.
That story that John Webster is the
homeliest man in town is all bOsh. The
girls say he looks awfully nice with
those whiskers off.
J. X. Olson's hardware store was
broken into last Saturday night and 8
large invoice of knives, revolvers anG
razors taken. The sheriff has several
tramps in Jail whom i. is thought are
the guilty parties.
Perhaps never in the history Of
Ossian has there been such display Of
enthusiasm, nor ever outside of the
national league such fine exhibition
of our national game as that seen on
the race track ball park last Sunday
The day was fine one and the crowd
large and enthusiastic. The players
We're on the grounds early and engaged
in a few minutes of sharp practice
work, which showed them up to theil
best advantage. With such old wal
horses as Cody, Figge, Britton, Glisner
DeGraff, Gunderson. Nereson, Lansing
and Reum, for the fats, and McKernan
Anderson, Merritt, Croft, Mills, Boyer
Pegg, I tx and Kennedy, for the
leans, a poor game was an impossibility
Promptly at the call of time the shad.
ows lined up in the field. At the end
of the first half there were several rag
ged holes in the air over home plate,
but the ball had not been bruised to
any great extent, and as the side re-
tired Britton was heard to say, come,
ginger up boys" The leans finished
their half with three scores to their
credit. 1t was then walkover for the
leans until the terrible fifth, when
Britton's fat men put on their batting
clothes and tied the score. From then
on till the last man was out nobody
could tell just what transpired. But
singles, doubles, triples, home runs and
fly catches, followed one another in
quick succession, and the cheer upon
cheer from the 5000 people, more or
less, that crowded the grand stand and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
Ice Cream Made by a New Process

have an Ice Cream Freezer that will freez
cream instantly. The cream is put into tn,
freezer and comes out instantly, smooth an(
perfectly frozen. This astonishes people anC
crowd will gather to see the freezer in opera
ton and they will all want to try the cream
not buy an old style freezer. 1t is really
curiosity and you can sell from SIS to IS worth
of cream and six to twelve freezers every day
This makes good profit these hard times an(
is a pleasant employment. j. f. Casey & Co.
ll43 st. Charles St., st. Louis, Mo-, viii senC
full particulars and information in regard to
this new invention on application and Will
employ good statesmen on salary.
53 RoBT c.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
Travel is Cheap.

Harvest excursions to almost every
city in the North, South and West on
August 4 and IS, Sept. /, Is and 30, Oct.
6 and 20. Tickets for sale on above
dates by all agents of the B., G. r. & N.
Ry., at rate of One Fare plus 81 for the
round trip. Limit, p days from date
of sale. Call on B., G. r. q N. agents
for full information or address TOOL
j. MORTON, g., p. and Il. A.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
How a Woman Paid Her Debt,

AL, lady in ,t lexington says; . 81 am out Of
ness. In the past six weeks have made
$4,000. Every housekeeper wants Dish
washer, and any intelligent person can sell
them with a big profit to himself The DISH
washer is lovely, you can wash and dry the
family dishes in two minutes, and without
wetting your hands. You can get particulars
by addressing, The Mound City Dishwash er
Co., st. Louis, Mo. There is big money in the
business for an agent. expect to clear 81 900
the coming year. 1 need the money, why not
make 1t. MISC. f.. 523
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
That Wonderful Churn.

1 want to add my testimony to the list o.
does all that is claimed for It, you can churr
easily in one minute, and get large percent
age more butter than with the common
churns. never took the agency for anythine
before, but so many ofmy neighbOrs wanted
churns, that ordered 80 and they are all gone
think in year every farmer will have q
Lightning Churn in fact they can't afford tC
be without one as they make so much more
butter, and good little Bit of money can be
made In every township selling these churns
By writing to j. r. Casey & Co., St. Louis. Mo-
You can get circulars and full particulars
about the churn READER 3Z7
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
CRESCO.
Sept. IL, 1896.

Sept. II, 1896.
The Fair is over, now politics can
have full swing.
The DR.. Carver exhibition is the best
drawing card We ever had.
Cora Allen, of Ridgeway, was the
guest of the Misses Norton during the
Fair.
b. Anundsen, c. g. Coutant and
Harry Green represented the DEBORAH
press at our Fair on Wednesday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
Notice to Builders.

l can furnish you all kinds of win
dow stills and door stills for building
purposes at reasonable rates. DEBORAH
Stone Quarry, formerly known as
Steyer's Quarry, furnishes the best
kind of rock, and I will guarantee the
rock to stand all kinds of weather.
Give it a trial and am sure you will
be fully satisfied. Call ON me and get
prices, etc. GEO. w. HIGGINS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
Bargains for Builders.

A bargain for builders using cut stone.
/ sell cut stone, window stills, water
table, and all kinds of cut stones for
building purposes, at less than any
other dealer in northern Iowa. Cali
on M. G. Steyer q Son, $40 w. Water
street, across from Lutheran Publish
ing House, Of
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
1t is Wonderful

how quickly Diarrhea or Dysentery
can be relieved by using Beggs' Diar-
rhea Balsam. Apurely vegetable COM
pound. 1t affords instant relief and a
permanent>cure in perfectly safe way.
Your popular druggists, Brunt & Par
man have the agency for this wonderful
medicine. 24-12
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
1t Does Not Paw

to experiment with medicines. Beggs'
Blood Purifier is no novelty. A record
of twenty years proves it to be the best
known formula for enriching the blood
and driving from the system those i'm
purities which breed disease. For sale
by Brunt q Parman. 24-l2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
BeggS' Hair Remover.

No preparation ever put on the mark
ct has given such universal satisfaction.
1t is not only hair renewer and in
vigorator, but cleanses the scalp of all
dandruff, leaving the hair soft, glossy
and luxuriant. Sold by Brunt & Par
man. 24-12
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
AuctiOneer.

Mr.. Fred Selman, of Hesper, has re-
quested us to state that he is prepared
to do all kinds of auctiOneering. Any
one desiring his services may address
him at his home in Hesper township,
or leave word at this office, and he will
be promptly informed. 1872
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
Caution,

All instantaneous cough cures contain
opiates and are liable to dry up the
phlegm and mucus in the bronchial
tubes and lungs, thereby causing con-
gestion. We guarantee Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup against this danger.
Brunt Il Parman. M-l2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
Nice Meat.

For sale, Al bar outfit, and all re-
quirements for the purpose of running
first-class saloon will be sold cheap
for cash. The reason for selling is to
make room for other business. Apply
to G. w. Higgins,
Mgr. Steyer's Opera House.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
The Perfect Ointment.

The virtue of Beggs' German Salve
is its quick healing power. Else it
would not have earned its world wide
reputation. Your popular druggists,
Brunt q Parman have it. 24-I2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
Facts Speak Louder Than Words.

Out of the 4,650,OOO boxes of Beggs'
German Salve sold in 1895, only three
boxes were returned as unsatisfactory
This seems almost incredible as every
box has positive guarantee accom-
panying it. Brunt & Parman sells it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
For Sale.

A buggy and in good repair, for
sale cheap. For particulars enquire
at the residence of r. HI. Thompson on
st. Lawrence street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
For Sale.

A good family horse, also buggy
and harness. Inquire of E. V. Uffel-
man. 25tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
Beggs' Little Giant Pills.

Try them if you have sick head
ache or if you are constipated or bilious.
Guaranteed by Brunt & Parman. 2l-24
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
Blotches, Pimples, ScrofulOus Sores

and all humors of the blood and skin
will succumb to Beggs' Blood Purifier
and Blood Maker. 1t positively has no
equal. Every bottle guaranteed. Ask
your popular druggists, Brunt & Par
man, for it. M-12
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-15
CORR ESPON DENCE
News Furnished us by an Excellent
Corps of Writers From NeighbOr-
ing Cities and Towns.
HESPER.

To insure publication contributions should
reach us not later than Saturday noon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
A STAB At ENGLAND.
France Rstaliates for the s0udan Affair BY
Taxing Iniports into MadAgaacar.

France Rstaliatss for the soudan Affair BY
Taxing Imports Into Madagascar
LONDON, April There is dash Of
vindictNeness and defiance Of England
In the statement made at Paris by
Premier Bourgeois in regard to NADIA
gsscar. He practically declared that
1t is the intention Of the French gov.
eminent TO supervise and direct the
foreign relations Of the island. He i'm
parted to the budget committee his in
tention Of enforcing the following sig
nihcant policy:
The powers may complain II they think they
have ground to do So We have divided the
sovereignty In Madagascar placing internal
Affairs under local authority, but reserving for
ourselves foreign sovereignty. The French
magistrates have not had up to the present
Jurisdiction over foreigners,
This policy is undoubtedly aimed d.
rectly at Great Britain, whose trade is
likely to suffer to vast extent under
the plan. 1t means that existing treat
les with Queen Ranavanola are to be
abruptly abrogated; that France is to
be, not only the governing, but the
most favored nation, and that the com.
merce OF the island in future is to be
entirely under French control. The
effect of this plan has already further
embittered the strained relations of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
NORTHWEST BLIZZARD.
March Went Out with Roar In Minnesota
and tho unkOtHa.

MARCH went Vut WIN NOhr IN MuuueSOta
and the Dakotas.
ST. PAUL, MINI, April l. The month
OF March went out with roar that
was heard and felt all over the north.
west. Specials indicate that the wealth
err all over the state was similar to that
experienced in this immediate vicinity,
which was most peculiar. All street
car traffic was suspended at West Su.
perior on account Of the blizzard in
that city. Drifts six feet high are re-
ported. At Dassel, Mimi, 19 inches Of
snow Ia on the ground and the storm
still RACES The same amount Of snow
is reported at Sank Rapids, where also
there have been thunder and lightning,
and the street cars were blockaded all
day.
At st. Cloud the snow Is now two
feet deep on the level. All traffic and
wire service is crippled. Business was
suspended during the day and the
schools were closed in the afternoon.
The worst snowstorm OF the winter
is in progress through the DakotsA
Rain fell for several hours, which
turned to snow, followed by bliz-
card. The storm is raging with In
creased violence.
A severe blizzard prevails all over
Nebraska. The mercury has fallen
rapidly since noon yesterday and snow
and sleet is being driven with ter.
rible gale. No damage Of consequence
has been reported as result Of the
storm
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
INITIATING JESSE JAMES.
Bold nIghwaymen Hold Up street Car
on Main Street In Kansas city.

Bold Highwaymen Hold Up street Gar
on Main Street In Kansas city.
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, April la few
minutes after midnight last night car
No. IS on the Westport line was
stopped near the corner Of Springfield
avenue and Main street by two masked
men, one Of whom stood guard over the
gripman while the other searched the
conductor and the solitary passenger,
Arthur Trusdale, who lives in Okla.
homa and is at present visiting
friends in Westport. From the latter
he got a valuable diamond stud worth
1900, besides a handsome watch and
. small sum Of money. The conductor
did not pan" out so we'll, as he was
only able TO swell the booty with a
silver watch and "a or IS in change.
The robbers escaped.
It is rumored in railway circles s.-,
Vice President Washburn will succeed
the late George H. Nettleton as presi.
dent and general manager of the Mem.
phis railway system.
A feature Of the corner stone laying
Of the JEFF Davis monument at Rich
mond, Va, July 2, is an Immense choir
which will only render music familiar
TO confederate ears.
1t was reported at Wilmington, Del,
the homo Of Ambassador Bayard, that
he would soon resign his post In Lon
don and RI IN to Wilmington TO live.
Washing t.. friends Of the ambassador
discredit the story.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
SHOT TWICE.
An Unknown Man Attempts to KIN
Q Bachelor Farmer.
4 BIC FIRE IN A LlV RY STABLE
4 BsPu Burss with All It, Contents sad
Thlrty-Ons Horses Psrish-Outlaw
Carl Thorn kliisd By
Deputy Marshal

SENECA, Kan, April John Drees,
an old bachelor living about six miles
north Of here and two miles northeast
Of St Benedict, was shot twice at his
residence. He had been out doing his
chores, and on going to the house IN
unknown man stepped out Of the
house and, 1t . range Of about three
feet, fred twice, one ball going through
the right hand, and the other striking
Just below the heart The man then
ran of into the field. Mr.. Drees was
able to 70 to his nearest neighbours for
help A physician was unable to locate
the ball, and announces that Mr.. Drees
recovery is doubtful. The cause Of the
shooting Is = mystery. Mr.. Drees is .
quiet, inoffensive old man in good cir.
cumstances.
BIG FIRE IN A LIVERY STABLE.
MARYvILLE, NO., April LA s.
Robey's livery barn caught FIRE at
six o'clock last night and was con.
sumed, with all its contenta Thirty
one horses persisted. The building
was In the rear Of the best business
block, which was seriously threatened,
on account Of the strong wind which
blew directly towards II, but the fire
department saved 1t. Robey 4 Waltz
owned the burned barn, on which
there was $1,000 insurance. The loss
on stock and fixtures is estimated at
5000, with no insurance. There was
also considerable loss to merchandise
moved from stores adjoining. The ORR
gin Of the fire is unknown.
OUTLAW CARL THORN KILLED.
GUTHRIE, Ok, April 1.-The notori-
Gus outlaw, Carl Thorn, alias Diamond
Point, who led the raid at Coffeyville,
Kan, and who, while member Of the
Dalton outlaw gang, killed four men,
was killed yesterday morning by
United States Deputy Marshal George
Richards at Dover. Both the outlaw
and officer EXCHANGED over ten shots
Richards will get SO, 200 reward.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-04-02
rAyLoss MUST HANG.


The Netorious Mssks FsnIly Murderer
ssMtsacsd to Die April 20.
CARRoLLroN. NO., April 1.-The at.
torneys for the state In the Taylor case
received Z telegram from Jefferson
City yesterday morning announcing
that the state supreme court had
affirmed the convictions for murder in
the first degree Of William P. and
George E Taylor. the notorious muir.
derers Of the Meeks family, and had
sentenced the brothers 70 be hanged
April 30 The people generally were
not surprised, for nine. tenths Of them
were expecting the decision TO Be sf.
6rmed. The news spread oil over the
city inside Of IN hour, and nothing
else has been talked Of during the day.
Two Of the attorneys for the defense
conveyed the news to the prisoners at
the Jail As was the case sll through
the trial, George Taylor took the mat
ter in quiet manner, but Bill looked
as though the last hope WAS gone and
that he was ready TO do something des-
perate. The sheriff and his deputy
were neither in town, and the guards
at the Jail refused to allow anybody
but the attorneys TO enter.
Since the first excitement quieted
down speculation is as to what the
next step taken in this hsrd.fought
case would BE- The prevailing opinion
now Is that the case will 60 to the
United States supreme court, although
the defendants attorneys are slow to
express an opinion in the matter.
One thing is sure, the Taylors
will not be hung until every ef-
fort has been made to save them
by their attorneys and friends. The
sheriff will put on an extra guard as
soon as he returns Reports from
Milan say that Sullivan county people
are jubilsnt over the decision. Prose-
cutting Attorney Pierce mas received
several requests by wire for tickets to
the hanging