davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Douglas miner. [volume] (Douglas, Alaska) 1896-1897, 1896-12-02
Indians Save the Crew
The Four Masted Schooner Puri-
tan Goes on the Rocks at
BOnilia Point.

"a
says:
After infinite suffering and narrow es-
cape from death i'll an angry sea, Capt.
Charles Atwood, with the officers and
crew Of the big schooner Puritan reached
here to-day by row boat from Carma11ah
lighthouse. During the fierce storm of
Thursday night The vessel drove on the
rocks off Bonilla point.
In the bare hope of saving their lives,
Tor ali hope of saving the schooner
was gone, captain and crew dashed them
selves to tie rigging, and, drenched with
rain, snow and sea, and benumbed with
cold, they chung to their plac un IL m
dians put out a life line and through ,he-
70 exertjons rescued til IN
Once on shore the ship wrecked men
partially recovered from their exposure,
and then made their way along the coast
to the lighthouse, here food AID shell
ter, provided by the Canadian govern
ment was furnished them.
The wreck Of the Puritan lies within
stones throw Of where the Janet Cowall
was lost. AS usual the wires we're down
and the government steamer Quadra
was not available when the disaster was
first reported. The accident occurred
in the fierce storm Of Thursday night.
and it was not until carly Sunday morn
ing that word reached Victoria, the
American tugs Holyoke and Tacoma
having D ed the wreck on Friday night
and seen the four master pi ed high out
of the water, in such posi- ion that no
hope of her salvation could be enter
tanned.
Capt Atwood had miscalculated his
position i'll the binding gale, which,
with storms of hail and snow, ragged all
! Thursday night, and he was driven on
the ia al rocks while he believed himself
i'll a fair way to make the ST. ats. He
was at the time on his way from San
! Francisco for Puget sound to load lum-
Der, and had made smart run up from
Cal fornia.
The lost schooner was but eight years
old and owned in San Francisco. She
was worth every cent Of $5o,ooo She
was one of the finest four nasted schoon-
ers on the coast Sc was built at Port
Madison in 1888, and had been continu
ally engag d i'll the Puget sound lumber
trade. She was commanded for several
years by Capt. Henrik, now retired
shipnaster, living in San Francis o, and
afterwards by Captain SAKE, who was
su ceeded thi, trip by Capt. Atwood,
late Of the bark Fresno. Gait. John
Mattson, of the schooner Joseph Russ,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
THE GREATEST OF ALL
Fair Attractions Will Draw Thous.
ands to the Great CrescO Fair,
September 9th. to nth.

Tribune. The interest of the day
centered in the diving horses and
skittish little Cupid was next trotted
up the chute. Cupid didn't want to
Jump and made the crowd laugh with
his protests, but a gentle hint from DIR.
Carver started him of, and he shot
down the forty feet in beautiful shape.
Powder Face was sent up and he
jumped as though he liked it, and
swimming out, shook the water all over
the small boys who lined the drink.
The crowd thought it was all over
and started to leave, but DIR. Carver
stopped them to see the star act of the
day, the long dive of Gus Rydberg, a
small lythe swede. He climbed to the
very top of scaffolding, 100 feet from
the surface of the water, and leaping
into mid air executed half turn and
shot down into the middle of the pool,
which looked like whirlpool rapids for
minute. He was almost minute
under water, but came up smiling and
serene.
LOUISVILLE, KY.-A platform had
been built with a gangway leading to
it and up this the plucky little horse
walked. Then there was the silence of
expectation i'm the vast thrOng of peo-
pie. Suddenly shot rang out. With
out the hesitation of a moment the
horse sprang into mid air. 1t was a
thrilling moment. Down, down she
came like cannon ball. There was a
splash, the thud of a body striking the
water and the contents of the big tank
heaved i'm huge waves. A moment
later the horses head appeared and the
crowd let loose. The air was rent with
cheers, and the gallant little horse and
his trainer, for five minutes, received
an ovation such as was never before
heard in this city. 1t was difficult
work of the police to keep the crowd
back, they insisted upon crowding for
ward to congratulate the great man
who trained the animal. DIR. Carver
then presented Cupid" the clown
horse. This horse made the thirty foot
leap at the signal, but instead of doing
i'm the graceful manner in which
Powder Face performed it, Cupid
jumped head first, making the most
grotesque motions imaginable while
flying through the air.-Commercial.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
At the Grand Opera House Fair Week.

AT the Grand Opera House Fair Week.
The Woodward Theatre Co. one of the
old and strong dramatic organizations
on the road, will be the attraction at
the Grand Opera House for season of
five nights commencing Tuesday night,
Sept. l. This company has played in
all the large cities and had run of
four weeks in Omaha and six weeks in
Council Bluffs last season and recently
played a return engagement of two
weeks at the Creighton Theatre in
Omaha to crowded houses, nightly,
thus proving the merit of the COM
pany. They will present their plays
in Decorah in exactly the same man.
ner. carrying special scenery, etc.
"The Midnight Watch" will be the
opening play. The Crow sisters are
with the company and will be seen in
a new speciality at each performance.
Little Marie Snowden, a young and
clever child artist, is also with the COM
pay and will be seen in her captivating
songs and dances. Prices, 25-35-5Oc.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
Begins Next Tuesday.

We are as much interested in having
a successful fair this year as anyone
and want to urge every person in the
county to attend and bring in exhibits
The attractions are better than usual
and there is promise of the best fair we
have had in years. There isn't man
in the county that cannot attend, one
day at least, and scarcely any have
nothing which they could exhibit.
Make arrangements to come and bring
your family, stay right here in town
with us, and let's have a good rest
from work and at the same time make
ours the best county fair in this part
of the country. Remember it begins
one week from today, Tuesday, Sept.
lst.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
WHY, OF COURSE NOT.

We are asked if there is any danger
of the Bryan-Tillman-Sewall-Altgeld
ticket being elected? No, there is not.
The good horse sense of the Ameri-
can people will avert any such calamity.
The history ofthis nation proves con-
clusively that its destiny is presided
over by genii, which represent progress,
development, liberty, right, and not a
brood of night flying vampires which
stand for ignorance, anarchy, confu-
sion, retrogression, destruction. Mr.. Nc
Kinley will be elected. The horde of
anarchists and repudiators will be
driven to their holes, and the country
will emerge from the conflict as from
that other one of 1S61-65 to enter again
upon an era of the widest progress and
prosperity. The present war is not on
political lines; these for the time are
ignored; it is strife for the preserva-
ton of the national honor and credit,
and the patriotic democrat is hand in
hand with the loyal republican as in
1861 to overcome this common enemy.
Every good citizen should show his
colors, join the Mckinley clubs, post
himself so as to be able to talk intelli-
gently, refrain from street brawls and
abuse of his opponents, and so comport
himselfas to be counted loyal citizen
of the republic in this crisis in its his
tOry.-EX.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
CASTALIA.

August q, 1896.
Mr.. Lou Beard, of Decorah, was
business caller Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Uhley will take the
1920 train for Chicago tonight.
Miss Ruby Webster, of Postville, was
pleasant caller one day last week.
A new sidewalk is being laid on
the east side i'm front of Mr.. Kittinger's
residence.
Rev. V. A. Carlton, of the First u.
B. church, Cedar Rapids, occupied the
U. b. pulpit here last Sunday morning.
The Y. P. G. u. will render literary
and musical program at their meeting
tomorrow night. Their meetings are
always well attended and are very in
teresting.
A. w. Kramer Jr, took the B., c. r.
& N. yesterday via Cedar Rapids, to
attend the Grand Lodge 1. y. q. T.. at
Ames. Miss Mary Uhley and Sarah
Smith follow today.
The picnic planned by Postville and
Castalia young people for last Tuesday
was grand success. The day was per-
feet and every one reports pleasant
time. About 20 were present from each
town.
The initial steps ing taken for
the organization ye Mckinley
Club; already enough names have been
secured to make it bowling success.
They will meet for permanent organ
ization Friday evening, Aug. 2Sth.
The next. session of the District
K. O. G.. T., comprising Howard, Fs---
cite and Winneshiek counties will CO..
vene at Castalia Sept. 18th and 10Th.
Fourteen Lodges and several Temples
will be represented. Already plans
are being perfected to make this the
largest and most enthusiastic meeting
ever held in the District.
Last Thursday afternoon a very large
congregation assembled at the U. B.
church to pay the last tribute of respect
to little Herbert Shelhammer, whose
sudden and unexpected death was
caused by his falling from the top of
their windmill Tuesday last. 1t al
ways seems the more sad when death
comes so unexpected, and the family
and relatives have the heartfelt sym
pathy of their many friends in this
their sad bereavement. Rev. V. A.
Carlton conducted the services and
preached an eloquent discourse.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
Harvest Excursions.

In order to give everyone an Oppor-
tunity to see the grand crops i'm the
Western states and enable the intend
ing settler to secure home, the Chica-
go, Milwaukee Il st. Paul R'y has ar
ranged to run a series of harvest ex-
cursions to South and North Dakota,
and to other states in the West, North
west and Southwest on the following
dates: July 81, August and Is, Sep
tember /, Is, 20 and October 6 and 20,
at the low rate of two dollars more
than ONE FARE for the round trip.
Tickets will be good for return on any
Tuesday or Friday within utwenty-one
days from date of sale. For rates, time
of trains and further details apply to
any ticket agent of the Chicago Mil
waukee Il st. Paul Ry. 22-t9-l5
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
Base Ball.

The record of the base ball team fol
the past week has not been as crafty
ing as could have been desired, but
still the games played were all good
ones. "Wednesday and Thursday West
Union defeated our team here by scores
Of to 4 and to- 2, respectively, also
defeated them at West. Union Friday
by score Of Is to- 4, and at Calmal
Sunday, the score being 8 to 6. The
games were all well played, and showed
good timber in both teams. The COM
pany has signed four new men, Greene
Maytum, Dwyer and Schawneber, OF
the West Union team, and will be
prepared to "play ball" hereafter fol
all there is in it. They will be the
strongest team in northern Iowa. A
game will be played here with the
Lawler team Thursday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
CRESCO.

Aug. ~, 1896.
John McCook is in Chicago on legal
business.
Mrs. Fannie Hawley returned to De-
corah Thursday.
Mrs. E. w. Plopper is visiting rela-
tives in Chicago.
Miss Mable McClaskey, of DecOrah,
came Tuesday, for a two weeks visit
with relatives and friends.
Mrs. j. b. Kaye and younger child
rem, of Calmar, are visiting their sister
and aunt, Mrs. f.. G. Strayer.
A large number from Cresco attended
the WOOdmen's picnic at st. Johns
grove, near Granger Thursday.
The annual picnic of theBaptist Sun
day School was held at Vernon yester-
day. That accounts for the hard rain
toward evening.
of the NJ. +. church, was in town this
host of friends. 'Ray. Coleman is pre-
A gasoline stove at f. A. Glass resi-
dence got to acting up yesterday about
noon; the fire company responded to
the call of fire but found the fire out
when they arrived. The damage was
slight.
A. b. Gilbert has rented the fine
suite of rooms over the Lomas & Kes-
sci drug store and fitted them up for
business. Mr.. Gilbert Is first class
photographer and is located here per-
manently. We welcome Mr.. and Mrs.
Gilbert to CrescO and wish them sue
cess.
The County convention met at the
court house yesterday and selected six
teen delegates to attend the convention
at Charles City. A large number of
citizens will attend the convention and
rally. This is the banner republican
county of Iowa and our delegation will
carry the Tippecanoe banner with
them to Charles City next Wednes-
day, Aug. Goth.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
PROGRAM.
Luren's Benefit Concert, to be given at
Steyer's Opera House, Friday even
ing, August 2Sth.

Herdans Sondagssang. Krutzer
Luren
Piano solo-suite OPP 4s 3. Spring Song.
C. Bridal Party.
Miss Nora Riley.
Watch on the Rhine
Letter Carriers Quartette.
Messrs. Halvorson, Coleman, Tracy, Adams.
SOlO
Prof HaldOr Hanson.
Blue Bells OF Scotland .............T. y. Dahle
Mixed Quartette.
Misses Bye and Tobiason, Mrs. Holm, Messrs.
Holm and Halvorson.
SOrIct
Mr.. b. D. Marsh.
Brumbasken Bumba. ............. Grieg
Luren.
buet .'oeieceeu
Messrs. Hopperstad and Ellickson.
Merriiy goes our ba rk ........... &c l.. Leslie
Letter Carriers Quartette.
Duet, Clarinet and Piano-Grand Duo Con-
certant ...............Ch. M. de weber
Mr.. M. j. Soukup and Mrs. Jessie Marsh.
A Summer Song ng.......................E K. KrOeger
Ladies' Qua1ette.
Misses Allen, Dayton, Crosby and Tracy.
Luren.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
Special Fair Premium.

We will give to the young lady under
sixteen years of age, who makes the
best jar of butter, one dozen of our bes,
cabinet photographs and one of our art.
lists view albums. These albums are
nicely gotten up, contain nearly a
dozen handsome views and are to be
given away free to every one who takes
one dozen of our best cabinet photos
Remember our photos are always above
par, and these albums will also please
you. Call and see them.
26-2 b. j. REYNOLDS,
Star Art gallery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
Died.

Daisy Lorena Marlow died at the
state hospital at Independence last
Saturday at 1920 a. m, and the re,
mains were brought here yesterday
She was born in Decorah, March 3
1875, and lived here with the family
until last spring. The funeral will be
held today at one o'clock and the re
mains will be inferred in the Russell
cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
A MCKINLEY CLUB.
A Meeting to be Held at the Court
House Thursday Evening.

There has been talk of organizing a
Mckinley Club here for some time,
and next Thursday evening, August
9th, has been set as the date of or
ganization. A meeting will be held at
the Court House, and it is desired that
all who oppose the ''free silver" move
ment will be present and aid in the
organization.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
Democratic Congressional Convention

/ The B., c. r. Il N. Ry. will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Ossian and return at
20 cents for round trip, Aug. rs and ~,
good to return until Aug. 20. Trains
leave at 80 a. m. and 1855 p. IN. On
Thursday, Aug. q, train No. 90 will
be held at Ossian, to accommodate
those wishing to return after conven-
ton.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
Bargains for Builders.

A bargain for builders using cut stone.
1 sell cut stone, window sills, water
table, and all kinds ofcut stones for
building purposes, at less than any
other dealer in northern Iowa. Call
on M. C. Steyer Il Son, SO w. Water
street, across from Lutheran Publish
ing House. "a
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
A Strong Company.

Alice Wilson Co. opened week s
engagement at Cass Opera House last
evening. The company Is by far the
strongest we have had this season.
Miss Wilson appeared to good advan-
tage as Lucinda Smiggins, and brought
down the house repeatedly. Mr.. w.
G.. Browne is clever actor and
comedian of the old school, the sup
porting company are all good people in
various lines.-Sumner (Ia.) Gazette,
May 81.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
Iowa State Fair.

Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. to IL.
Tickets on sale Sept. to IL, from all
stations on the B., G. r.. & n. Ry. at
rate of ONE FARE FOR ROUND
TRIP. Final limit Sept. IL. Call on
b., &. II. Il N. agents for tickets and
further information. 27-2
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25

Out of the 4,65O,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 1t.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
Republican Congressional Convention

The C. M. & st. Paul Ry. will run
a special coach from here to Charles
City and return tomorrow, for the Re-
publican Congressional Convention,
leaving here at 10:l5 a. m. and return
ing at IL :45 p. m.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
Indiana, Aug. l, 1896.

IHuIdHt, Aug' L, 1910.
Gentlemen: To protect ourselves in
times of panic and financial distress
which we regard as inevitable if the
unexpected should happen in Novem
ber, we have decided to add the fol.
lowing condition to all contracts fol
newspaper advertising:
at is also agreed that should the free
silver candidate Bryan be elected, the
have the privilege OF
cancelling this contract"
From this date new contracts with.
out this clause will not be accepted.
Respectfully,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25

"THE Republican party stands for
honest money and the chance to earn
it by honest toil.--Wm. Mckinley"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
ORRICR-au WEST WATER STREET UPSTAIRS
TELEPHONE NO. IS.

Republican National Ticket.
For President
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
of Ohio.
For Vice President
GARRETT A. HOBART
Of New Jersey.
Republican State Ticket.
For Secretary of State
G. l.. DOBSON
For Auditor of State
G. G. MCCARTHY
For Treasurer of State
JOHN HERRIOTT
For Attorney General
MILTON REMLEY
For Railroad Commissioner
E. A. DAWSON
For Judge ofSupreme Court
SCOTT M. LADD
For Elector-Fourth District
AMOS BABCOCK
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
ONE OF THE MANY EXAMPLES.
West Union Gazette.)

Last week we received the following
notification from an Indiana firm for
which we have done advertising for
years:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
The Franchise Granted to Burtis
Howard, of Minneapolis.

AT last it again seems that Decorah
will have new electric light plant.
At themeeting of the city council held
last Wednesday night franchise was
given to Burtis Il Howard, of Mime
apOlis, who competed for it before. The
plant will be in operation by Dec. 10th.
Below we give the maximum rates to
be charged for lighting, both for city
and commercial use:
CITY LAMPS.
Arcs, burning until midnight, every
night in the year, per month. $500
Same burning all night, every night,
per month 7.5O
Incandescents, 32 C. p. lamps, burning
until midnight every night per month lilo
Same, all night, per month.".............. l.75
COMMERCIAL.
Arc lights burning till 10 p. m. per
uOnun 0.UU
16 C. p. lamps, three-fourths ofa cent
per hour, or, by meter rates, at Is cts.
1000 watts. Wireing to be done at cost.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25

RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Dec0rah Branch.

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone 58a.
Depart. Arrive.
1T. Paul, Mplis, Sioux
City, Kansas City tl0:l5 q. m. f4:25 p. m
and st. Louis)
Omaha, Sioux City,
Cedar Rapids, Chi *2:25 p. m. tl2;45 p. m
cago s. Milwaukee.
Dubuque, Chicago & Io.oo ono -,
ST. Louis Nimited) '''oV r. n o. u"
Daily. Daily Except Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
Notice.

Parents, guardians, teachers and di-
rectors: Please see that all books to be
exchanged are brought in as soon as
possible. The following books will be
exchanged for books of the same grade
at prices named opposite each book:
Hutchinson g Physiology and Hygiene.. 66c.
Sheldon's Primary Language Lessons.. 20c.
" Advanced "......... 85c.
Rand McNally Co.'S, Gram. School
Soc
Normal Fourth Readers ers...................... 40c.
Fifth ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 55c.
Iowa and the Nation Civil Govn't) ......4 As 55e
26-4 G. o. HAUaEN, Supt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25

Burlington, Cedar Rapids Northern
Train No. 50 (passenger) leaves Decorah al
1886 p. M. and No. 54 Freight at $50 A. M.
No. 81 (Passenger) arrives at 2:l0 p. M, and
No SO (Freight) at 500 p. M.
The 1886 passenger makes close connection at
Cedar Rapids with through trains to Chicago
st. Louis. Kansas City, Omaha, st. Paul and
points beyond. All trains daily except Sun.
day G. 8. RICE, Agent
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

A delegate Republican convention Is hereby
called to be held at the Court House in Decor
ah, on
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER PATH, 1896,
at the hour of LOO O'Clock D. m, for the pur-
pose OF nominating candidates for county
officers to be elected this year, viz:
County Attorney,
Clerk of Courts
County Auditor,
Recorder of Deeds.
Also by the delegates from the lst and Sd Su-
pervisor Districts, a candidate for County Su-
pervisor from each Of said LIST and Sd districts.
Cader the usual apFortsonment such cors-
vention will be constituted as fOisoWs: y
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
Subscription Price, $3.50 per year.

Offers Advertisers good means of reaching
the people of Winnesheik and Howard coun-
ties. Rates given on application.
Business Cards S. per year.
Legal advertising at legal rates.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25
GMGc CeI~tcm
AKERS & GREEN, Proprietors.

Is published on Tuesday of each week at De-
corah, Winnesheik county, Iowa. Publica-
ton office at 2l1 West Water Street, over
McCauley & Carolan's grocery store.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-25

w. X. TOYE, Chairman.
l.. B. WHITNEY, Secretary.