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The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23
Mrs. Sarah Lincoln.

drive from Nation, Charleston or
Greenup, and many visit it during the
summer months, but as the grave is
overgrown with weeds and no flowers
near, it would seem that the visitors
are attracted more through curiosity
than to do honor to the dead.
The grave of Thomas Lincoln was
left unmarked from the time of his
death in 1851 until 1880. After Abra-
ham Lincoln vas elected president he
visited his fathers grave and left word
to have estimates sent him of the cost
Of a tombstone, but the war coming on
it was W attended to. Thus rested
the ashes of the pioneer, almost for
gotten in the excitement Of the times
when his only son was acquiring the
height of his fame, until George B.
Balch, a local poet of no mean talent,
wrote the following poem on THE
Grave of the Father Of Abraham Lin
cOln:'
In a low sweet vale by a murmuring
rin,
The pioneers ashes are sleeping;
Where the cold marble shafts SO lonely
and still,
In silence their vigils are keeping.
On their sad lonely faces are words of
fame,
But none of them speak of his glory;
When the pioneer died, his name and
his age,
No monument whispered the story.
No myrtle, no ivy, nor hyacinth
blows
Ger the lonely place where they laid
him;
No cedar, nor holly, nor almond tree
grows
Near the plebian's grave to shade
him.
Sweet evergreens wave over many a
grave,
Der some bows the sad weeping will
low;
But no willow trees bow, nor e
green's wave
Where the pioneer sleeps on his pill
low.
While some are inhumed with the
honor of state
And placed beneath temples to moul-
der,
Lie grave Oh the ldtIeT OIL LluCOlu the
Great
Is known by a hillock and bowlder.
Let him take his long sleep and quietly
rest,
With naught to disturb or awake
him;
When the angels shall come to gather
the blest
To Abraham's bosom they'll take
him.
These verses were published in Lip
pincott's Magazine and other publica-
lions and a copy sent to Robert Lin
coin, who promptly responded by offer
ing to pay the expense of a monu-
ment for his grandfather's grave.
Meantime the poem had aroused the
patriotism of Coles county citizens and
some funds had been raised here, so
that when the draft was made on the
J younger Lincoln it was for only SIG.
The monument is a plain Grecian ODE
lisk of Italian marble, nine feet eight
inches in height, by no means the
finest in this rural graveyard and
bears the following simple inscription;
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

abraham Lincoln, son of Thomas
and Nancy Lincoln, was born Febru-
airy II, 1909.
"Sarah Bush, fist married to Daniel
Johnston, and afterwards second wife
of Thomas Lincoln, vas born Deceni-
Der 13, 1888.
"John ID. Johnston, son of Daniel
and Sarah Johnston, was born May
10, 1910, and married to Mary Baker
October 10, 1884, who was born July
%. 1885,
Mr.. Hall speaks of Thomas Lincoln
as one Of the best men that ever lived
"a sturdy, honest. God-fearing man,
whom all the neighbars respected and
turned to in time of trouble, and tells
how he would work hard all week.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23
A DETECTIVE STORY.
Both the Sleuth and His Prospective
Prisoner Were Disguised.

Both the Sleuth and His Prospective
Prisoners Were Disguised.
An amusing anecdote of a lady and
gentleman travelling together in a Pull
man car runs as follows: They were
strangers to each other. All at once
the gentleman said;
Madam, may I ask you to look out
of the window? 1 should like to make
some change in my toilet"
Certainly, sir" she readily replied,
at the same time turning her back
upon him.
A few moments afterward he said:
Now, madam, l have finished, and
you can turn around again"
When the lady looked around she
saw her male companion transformed
into an elegant lady, wearing a thick
veil.
And, now, sir or madam, whatever
you are" said the lady. Il would also
request you to put your face out Of
the window. as l. too, wish to make
some alteration in my attire"
certainly, madam" and the agent
in lady's clothes turned at once the
other way.
Now you can resume your seat"
To his great establishment, the gent
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23
A Frozen Soap Bubble,

Did YOU eve hear of a frozen soap
bubble? A hoy nut In Colorado last
winter was amusing himself blowing
them when 1t occurred to him to try
the effect of the cold outside air on
one. His father. who tells the story,
saws the thermometer registered about
IA degrees below zero at the time, and
when the bubble was released In the
usual way it fell to the snow perfectly
frozen as a hollow sphere of ice.
1t was subsequently found that
when the temperature rose to zero
the bubbles would not freeze. but
whether this was due to the change In
temperature or change IN the air could
not be determined.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23
New Words to Old Tunes.

A musician was speaking the other
dav of the present custom Of writing
parodies on popular songs. He said
he had played in theater orchestras
and had noticed the fact that a parody
always pleases an audience better
than the original song ever did. He
said he could hardly assign a reason
for it. but thought that perhaps it was
the tune Liore than the words that
made the original tune popular, and
therefore by hearing the new and per-
haps funnier words to the same old
air. it generally caught the favor OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Post.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23
LINCOLN'S PARENTS.
WHERE HIS FATHER AND STEP
MOTHER ARE BURIED.
The Thomas Lincoln Monument md
the Poem Which Caused It's
E~rectiOn-The Lincoln Homestead
Where the Old Couple Died.

AT the Shiloh church, half way be-
tween the quiet county towns of Farm
ington and GAINESVILLE, in the southern
part of Coles county, ILL.,, is a beauti-
fully situated country burying ground
known as the Gordon cemetery. Here,
among the modest headstones that
mark the graves of other pioneers.
towers the marble shaft of one who,
while living, was reckoned no better
or greater than his neighbors, yet, nov
that time is still adding luster to the
fame Of his great son, the name of
Thomas Lincoln and all that pertains
to his life. his death and place of
burial is coming into historic prom
inence. The graveyard is a pleasant
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

transformed into a man. He burst
out laughing, and said:
1T appears that we are both trying
to run away. What have you done? /
have been robbing a bank
"And l." said the quondam lady.
as he fitted the ''darbies" round his
fellOw-passenger's wrists, IAN De
tective j, from Pinkerton's force,
in Chicago, and have been on your
track for the last couple of days; and
now" presenting a revolver, keep
Still."-New York Journal.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

The failure of the Brewster Car
rlage company of New York, a large
establishment devoted entirely to the
manufacture and sale of pleasure We
hicles, is attributed positively to the
effect Of the bicycle craze on the a r
riage trade. The conclusion seems
plausible enough. The sale of bicycles
would not be likely to effect any other
department of vehicle manufacture,
excepting that Of pleasure carriages,
but it is perfectly natural that there
should be fewer phaetons, carts and
traps sold than formerly.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

Gladstone's retirement from politics
has had the unusual effect of giving
greater weight than ever to his eX-
pressed views. Where he formerly
spoke to que party in England he now
speaks to all, and, in fact, he has tue
world for an attentive listener. He
may be depended on to improve his
more than imperial %prerogative and
yet use few words.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

Il see" said Mr.. Jones. that Il man
fell from the roof of m of these
twenty-story buildings down town yes
terday."
Did it kill him?' placidly inquired
Mrs. Jones.
did it? oh, no, no, no! But he
complained for some time afterward
of Il slight Observation-Disclosures York Re
corder.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

Cincinnati, Oct. 21.-Special.-Re-
ports say that a leading life insurance
company is accepting risks to the
amount of 100000 on lives of con-
sumptives taking the Amick Chemical
Treatment for lung disease. The
Amick Chemical Co. of Cincinnati is
actually paying the premiums on this
their patients. This company claims
these risks are good, providing the pa
tients take a course of the Amick
treatment.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

Lord Sackville-Wes made the great
mistake Of his life when he refused
that dime museum offer Of $1,000 per
week and expenses for two levees OF
two hours daily. He will neve have
another chance to put his talents to
such profitable use.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

The Rhode Island legislature at its
last session, appropriated $4,000 for
sections of road in towns petitioning
for them, and agreeing to pay one
fourth of the cost. Fifteen towns
have already embraced the opportun-
ity, and thus another state is prac-
tically enlisted in the good roads
movement.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23
His One Drawback.

Are you never seasick in crossing?"
Never"
"How very pleasant you must find
It,"
Hardly; there's always some OBJ
serving tourist who has visited Amer
lea for the first time bunked in my
state room."-Chicago Record.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

If these stories Of victories by the
Cubans which come through insurgent
sources be all true the Cubans will
o O be in a position to compel recog-
milton by Spain as well as by the rest
of the world. 1t is safe, however, to
reject some Of the stories.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

New York, Special.-Charles Rams
del. Il man who claims Ia he an Eng
lisn sculptor. was arrested to-day for
trying to sell to r. Il. Ward < Co. 80
shares of Canadian Pacific stock,
which the firm was advised from Lon
don had been stolen from Il Mrs. Wini.
fred Gordon,
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

tional exposition to run from April Is,
1900, until Nov. 5, 1900, announcing
1t to be in honor of the opening of
the twentieth century. In view of the
sometimes overlooked fact that the
nineteenth century does not end until
Dec. 81, 1900, would it not be better
to call this an exposition commemora-
tive of the nineteenth century, the
close of which it announces?
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

Russia has admitted 125 Chinese
military officers to its armies and fifty
Chinese cadets to it's military schools.
As a next-door neighbor to China, Rus
STA is losing no time in using its ad-
vantages before England can get
ready to act.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23
Held to the Grand Jury.

Washington, Special.-A preliminary
hearing of a criminal libel suit brought
against Mrs. Belva Lockwood, a form
err presidential candidate, by Robert
Il. l.. White, a lawyer, who accused
her of lacking notices derOgatory to
his reputation on his office door, was
had in police court to-day. Mrs. Lock-
wood was held for the grand jury, al
though OH the witness stand she de-
MED every allegation.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

England has a feet near the Darda-
nelles consisting of eight battle-ships,
five cruisers and several gunboats and
torpedo destroyers, with a total arma-
ment of ITO guns. If there is to be
trouble at Constantinople, the British
are on the ground and ready for it.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

It seems that there. is also an in
surance microbe. After trying in vain
by various restrictions to exclude
American life assurances companies
the German government has ordered
that they shall wind up their business
In the empire by November L. The
edict is a good advertisement Of su.
perior American methods.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

Engineers say all the harbors Of
Lake Erie can be easily deepened by
damming the outlet, and that this
plan is cheaper than dredging. Chi
cago should look to this. If the up
per lakes are damned it will be
washed away.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

Lieut.. Perry says he has made his
last Arctic voyage as a mar over
forty is too old for the work. But he
believes that the Pole will be reached
before many years have passed. He
has no faith in the existence Of an
open polar sea.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

II hear" said Diana the Huntress,
as she rested her toe for an instant on
the pedestal. that Pygmalion Is III
love with Galatea."
.Indeed!' calculated the bust of
Minerva; "well, it's a cinch that he
gets the marble heart."-Puck.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23
Ry a Lumbermnn's Gift.

Oshkosh. Wis, Special.-H. w. Web
ster, a wealthy lumberman who died
at Omro II years ago, left $4,000 to
found a manual training school in this
county. The money is now available,
and this city will be asked to donate a
site for the school.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

The American fire losses for Septem-
Der were $40, 766, 300, making the total
for this year so far $06,277, 900. Even
these figures fall far short Of the
actual loss for they do not take into
account the interruption of business
caused by CONGREGATIONS.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23
Father FIRherty ADpeaIs

Genessee, n. Y, Special.-A stay Of
proceedings has been granted in the
ease of Father Flaherty. under SEN
tence for outraging Il young girl, and
The prisoner was liberated under S10.-
900 bail, pending IN appeal for a new
trial.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

In Connecticut last Monday 1853
towns held elections, and at all of
them women had the right to vote on
school matters. But comparatively
few women appeared at the polls, and
In some towns not one cast a vote.
Woman suffrage orators should make
some remarks on the subject of neg
lecting political duties.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

The Royal Baking Powder is the
purest and strongest baking powder
made. and has received the highest
award at all the great International
and State fairs wherever exhibited in
competition with others.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

There is certainly no baking powder
so well known and generally used as
the Royal. It's perfect purity, as well
as it's superiority in %leavening power,
are matters of fact no longer disputed
by honest dealers or makers of other
brands. It's virtues are so we'll known
to every housekeeper that the ISLANDERS
of the dishonest makers of the cheap.
er goods fail to touch it.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

There Is no indication that the peo-
pie Of Manitoba will agree to modify
their public school system as ordered
by the dominion government, backed
by the privy council in London. The
subject is handled in London and Of
tawa as If 1t contained explosive stuff,
and SO 1t does If an attempt is made
to compel obedience to the decree.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

Pure baking powders are one of the
chief aids to the cook in preparing per-
feet and wholesome food. While those
are to be obtained of well-established
reputation, like the Royal, of whose
purity there has never been q ques-
ton, it is proper to avoid all others.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

Winona. Mimi, Spccial.-Mr. Rich
ard Einfcldt. formerly instructor Of
the Hu,uth Athletic club. but now of
The WinOra Turl crS. lr1ke the state
record last nis Int at high jumping and
broad jumping. He cleared ) IL feet
high and 10 IL broad.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23
An Ohio Town Burned,

Cincinnati, Specialize town of
Manchester, forty miles from Gin
cinnati, was wiped out by fire last
evening. 1t has a population of 1,5O0
people.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

In every receipt calling for baking
powder better results and more whole
some food will be obtained by the use
Of Royal than any other, because of
it's greater %leavening strength and alb,
solute purity.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23
Cyclone In Cuba,

Havana, Special.-A cyclonic dis
turbance is reported along the western
part of Cuba, with a tendency to reach
Havana and the coast of Florida.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23
More TrooDs for Cuba.

Madrid, Special.-it is officially an
nounced that 12,00O additional troops
will start for Cuba on Tuesday next.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

She-Have you ever loved another?
He-Yes, of cOurse. Did you think
I'd practice on a nice girl like your
Life.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23

The Thomas Lincoln Monument.
then walk TO Charleston. 4 distance of
twelve miles. on Saturday evening.
that he might hear the gospel preach
ed on Sunday. No photograph or like
ness was cver taken of homaS Lincoln,
hut the pioneer remember him as Il
plain. broad-ShOuldered frOnticrsman.
scarcely as tall as his son.-St. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1896-01-23
GRANTS LOST MATCHBOX.

1t Is Made of Two Empty Shells ana
Has n History that Nobody
Knows.
A matchbox that money couldn't buy
is in the possession of Policeman
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-08

COUNCIL PROCEEDING
Sept End, 1896.
All members were present except Mr..
Baker
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-08
Schubert Symphony Club.

We have it on good authority that ne
EQUATIONS are under way for perform
ance in our city Sept. 14th, by that
pleasing musical organization-The
Schubert Symphony Club & Lady
Quartette. Many of our readers have
heard this popular company and no
doubt every one knows of the high
favor in which its eight years ofsuccess
has placed it. Miss Mabel Delaney, the
brilliant soprano, LOWE Zendt Purcell,
the phenomenal contralo, and that
wonderful little child artist, Master
Tommy, are still with the company.
The great variety and popular char
acter of this company's program has en-
deared it to the hearts of American
until today it stands un-
first in their affections.
Their new program is said to be the
best they have ever presented, and no
doubt their house will be large here il
they are secured for an entertainment.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-08

A Bowery Dance was held at Killers
implement ware house during the fair,
and good many "tripped the light
fantastic"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-08

from and after the passage of a resolution to
that effect by the said city council.
Provided however, that in computing time
herein, no portion thereof during which said
grantees are by legal Injunction, or restrain
ing. order of court prevented from prosecuting
said work, shall be included.
ART. IL. If in the month of January, 1902,
or during any succeeding January said city
shall desire to purchase said plant, including
all buildings. machinery, real estate, pumps,
poles, wires and other fixtures it shall have
the privilege of doing so on the following
terms, viz Said city shall appoint one APP
praiser, and said grantees or their successors
or assigns shall choose second, the two thus
chosen shall choose third, and the value of
said plant as determined by these appraisers
shall be the price said city shall pay for said
plant, but nothing herein contained is to be
construed as binding in any way said city to
purchase said property,
ART. ID. This ordinance is expressly con-
ditioned, that on or before Sept. Is, 1895. the
said Burtis & Howard, their successors or as
signs shall execute to the city of DEBORAH, a
good and sufficient bond in the penal sum of
One Thousand 10000 dollars, with sureties to
be approved by the city council. for the faith
full performance of all the terms, conditions
and obligations of this Ordinance on their
part, for the period of five (5) years; which said
bond shall also expressly provide that on
failure of the said Burtis G. Howard to have
said p liant erected and in operation by January
of Three Hundred 900 dollars as liqudated
damages and failure on their part to furnish
said bond by said date shall put an end to all
rights under this ordinance, at the option of
ART IL This ordinance shall be in force
and take effect from and after its publication
as provided by law, and its acceptance by the
grantees herein, to be filed with the City Clerk.
Passed and approved Sept. end, 1896.
(. SMfaitlTHER. F.w. paubney.
City Clerk. Mayor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-08
'ar Dress Goods

are elegant in styles, of the newest colorings
and the latest productions of either foreign or
domestic makes We offer these goods at very
low prices and invite careful inspection.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-08
First Ward Caucus.

A caucus of the Republican electors
in and for the First Ward, of the City
of DEBORAH, is hereby called to be held
at Stiles Hotel in said ward, on Tues
day evening September 22d, 1896, at
7:3O p. M, for the purpose of electing
five delegates to the County Conven-
ton to be held at the Court House in
DEBORAH, Iowa, September oath, 1896,
at p. M, and for such other business
rs may come before it.
BY order of committee.
Ell. +. BARTHELL, Chm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-08

Unity church ladies will hold a
social supper in the church parlors
next Thursday evening, from five to
nine o'clock. A cordial invitation to
all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-08
In SOCIAL CIRCLES.

A Bowery Dance was held at Killers
implement ware house during the fair,
and good many "tripped the light
fantastic"
The Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ E.
church will give their usual tea at the
residence of Mrs. Martha Simpson in
West DEBORAH, on tomorrow evening.
~.
Unity church ladies will hold a
social supper in the church parlors
next Thursday evening, from five to
nine o'clock. A cordial invitation to
all.
~
The Alice Wilson Theatre company
played at Steyer's opera house from
Tuesday to Friday evening, to fair
houses. The acting was good, and is
well spoken of by many of those who
witnessed it.
~
A very pleasant birthday party, in
honor of Miss Bessie Harrington
sixth birthday, was given yesterday
afternoon. Myrtle andLettie Landers,
Georgia Adams, Dottie Mott, Alberta
Haugen, Victor Uffelman and Charles
Rudolph participated.
~
The season at the Grand opera house
was opened last week Tuesday, by the
Woodward Theatre Co., who played to
good audiences all the week. The COM
pany is first class in every respect, and
presented series of plays to our peo-
pie that were indeed pleasing to wit
ness. The company are all good
actors, Mr.. J. Earl harrington and the
Misses Crow being especial favorites.
This first company is but a taste of
what manager Morss expects to give
us during the season, and we are in
formed that he is in communication
with number of the very best theatre
companies travelling, who will doubt
less appear here during the year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-09-08
Springfield Township Caucus.

A caucus ofthe Repu blican electors
of Springfield Township is hereby
called to be held at the NOrdness
School Ho use Wednesday, Sept. 23d,
at 2 p. M, to elect eight delegates to
the County Convention, and to attend
to other proper business.
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEES.