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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
PLEASANT.

August 6, 1896.
J. b. Blase, of DEBORAH, Sundayed
with his father, @. b. Blase.
The oat crop is little better than one
half, and poor quality at that.
Miss Anna Seardahl concluded her
visit with her sister, Mrs. Ole Hen
erickson, Saturday, and returned to
DEBORAH.
Bird. Hanson recently had four OF
his fingers cut off by circle saw. We
are pleased to note that he will soon be
able to work again.
The army worm have natural in.
stinct on the money question. They
leave the gold men alone, and among
the silver men are doing good deal OF
damage.
The Sunday School organized by G.
]. Harlan is doing good work. The
teachers are making it interesting fol
the pupils and the attendance is very
good, with forty-five on the roll.
Saturday when Mr.. p. Dingel
hitched his team to the binder to Gu
some flax it became frightened and raj
some distance, running directly be
tween two trees with the guard agains
one of them. The jar swung the bin
der half way around and threw MI
Dinger off, and he struck hard oh
ject which causeda very large cash il
his forehead and bruised his arm yer,
badly. At present he is recovering iron
his shock and doing nicely.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
CRESCO.
August s, 1896.

August ., 1910.
Democratic convention this after
noon.
Levi Bulls Jr., of DEBORAH, is i'm
town today.
James Hendricks, of Riceville, is in
town today.
c. G. Younglove was i'm town yester-
day and today.
Even the oldest inhabitant is keep
ing quiet regarding hot weather.
Miss Catharine Barker returned
from her Charles City visit yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. III. gilbert reached
home yesterday, after an extended visit
in Canada.
Chas. Keefe and II. l.. Keefe are
over from Elma to attend the Demo
cratic convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Z. Hjerleid and
children are visiting relatives and
friends in DEBORAH.
Cresco is to have a new photog-
rapher soon. He will occupy the well
equipped rooms over Tomas q Kes-
sells.
Hub Edmundsen, o. j. LOfthus, f..
p. Farnsworth, n. Lowry and Robbie
Thompson took in the bicycle races at
Charles City this week.
The bicycle races by local talent
given last Monday night drew out a
fair sized audience. There were six
good races. Robbie Thompson made
the half mile in 1:l2.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11

The Misses Haines, Madge Hill and
Maggie Plunkett accompanied Miss
Gertrude Chase to DEBORAH last Mon
day.
H. l.. Coffeen was in town on Thurs
day posting bills etc., in behalf of the
county fair.
DR.. Worth's people enjoyed several
blossoms on their night blooming cereus
the past week.
Mrs. DIR. Slack and Mrs. Josephine
Strong are attending Union Conven'
ton at Fayette.
Several of the Hesper people at
tended the Ice Cream SOciable at Burr
Oak last Tuesday evening.
Clifton Cook and Miss Laura Taft
of Minneapolis, are visiting theil
cousin Miss Gertrude Dillingham;.
Mrs. Geo. Cutting and SON drove
over from Winona last week, and art
visiting relatives in Mabel and Hesper
Mrs. Lydia Cook is entertaining a
guests her brother William Aldrich, :
sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Battey ant
neice, Mrs. Wheeler, of Boston.
Miss Maggie MCGEE, of Stratford
Ontario, accompanied by Miss Ethe
Conover, of Waterloo, Iowa, are visit
ing their uncle, w. A. Plunkett, ant
family.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11

WHEREAS, question has been raised as to
the legality of the Special Election held on the
10th day of May, 1896, on account OF a claimed
defect in the notice of election, to the end that
said errors may be corrected,
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN to the quail
fed electors of the Independent School Dis
trict of DEBORAH i'm the County of Winneshiek
and State of Iowa. that a special election will
be held at the City Hall OF the city OF Decomh
on Saturday, the 18th day of August, 1896,
from II o'clock IN. TO seven O'Clock p. m, for
the purpose Of submitting to the qualified
voters OF said Independent School District,
the question whether the Board Of Directors Of
said district shall be authorized to bond the
district in the sum of twenty-five thousand
dollars 1926, 600 for the erection ola new school
building on the old school ground. The form
the ballot In such election shall be follows:
.For issuing bonds for $4,000 to build new
school house."
against issuing bonds for s25,OOO to build a
new school house."
Dated the 3rd day of August, 1896.
X. w. ID. HOLWAY, Pres.
JUL. j. HOPPERSTADT, Sec.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
Money Made in a Minute.

have not made less than sixteen dollars
any day while selling Centrifugal Ice Cream
Freezers. Any one should make from five to
eight dollars day selling cream and from
seven to ten dollars selling FreeZers, as 1t is
such wonder, there is always a crowd want
ing cream. You can freeze cream elegantly in
one minute and that astOnishes people SO they
will all want to taste 1t and then many of them
buy freezers as the cream is smooth and per-
fectly frozen. Every freezer Is guaranteed to
freeze cream perfectly in one minute. Anyone
can sell ice cream and the freezer sells itself.
]. f. Casey d Co., ll43 st. Charles St., st.
Louis, Mo-, will mail you full particulars free,
so you can 60 to work and make lots of money
anywhere, as with one freezer, you can make
hundred gallons of cream a day, or II you
wish they will hire you on salary.
l-l8 MARY A.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
Did You Ever Make Money Easy?

Mr.. EDITOR.-I have read how Mr.. G. f. b.
made so much money in the Dish Washer
business and think have beat him. am
very young yet and have had little experience
hundred dollars in ten weeks selling Dish
Washers. 1t is simply wonderful how easy it
is to sell them. All you have to do is to show
the ladies how they work and they cannot help
but buy one. For the benefit of others viii
state that got my start from the Mound City
Dish Washer Co., st. Louis, Mo. Write to
them and they will send you full particulars.
think / can clear over So 900 the coming
year, and am not going to let the opportunity
pass. Try it and publish your success for the
benefit of Others j. +. c. lis
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
A Wife Equal to a Gold Mine.

recipe for making cold starch? / am selling
self-heating fat irons and iron little at every
house and have to use some starch every
place and want to know how to make good
cold starch. My husband was In debt and
being anxious to help him thought l would
sell self-heating fiat irons, and am doing
splendidly cents worth of fuel will heal
the iron for three hours, so you have a perfect
ly even heat. You can iron in half the time
and no danger of scorching the clothes as with
the old iron, and you can get the most beauti
full gloss sell at nearly every house, as tn,
iron saves so much fuel everybody wants one
make Sl.50 on each iron and have not sole
less than ten any day / worked. My brothe
is doing well and think anyone can max,
lots of money anywhere selling irons. j. +
Casey & Co., st. Louis, Mo-, will start anyon.
| in the business, as they did me, II you will ad
dress them. MRS. A. RUSSELL. l-5
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
Churning Done in One Minute.

Gently described In your paper, and it certainly
is wonder. / can churn In less than one
minute, and the butter is elegant, and you get
considerably more butter than when you use
common churn. / took the agency for the
churn here and every butter maker that sees
IL buys one. have sold three dozen and they
give the best Of satisfaction. know can
sell 100 in this township, as they churn SO
quickly, make so much more butter than
common churns and are so cheap. Someone
in every township can make two or three
hundred dollars selling these churns. BY adj
dressing j. +. Casey & Co., st. Louis, you can
get circulars and full information so you can
make big money right at home. have made
$50 in the past two weeks and never sold any
thing before in my life. A FARMER LIS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
CASTALIA.
Aug. s, 1896.

aug. 0, 1850.
The hum of the thresher is heard all
around us.
Miss Blanche Riggs is attending in
stitute at Elkader this week.
A. &. Tatro was a DEBORAH visitor
last Wednesday and Thursday.
A. M. Cairns was at Grundy Center,
Ia, prospecting, the first of the week.
Miss Clara Eaton, of DEBORAH, is the
guest of Miss Myrtle Kittinger for a
few days.
Quite number of Good Templars
from here attended the Ossian Lodge
last night.
A Band of Mercy has been organized
over in the woods,-It's good thing
push it along.
What's become of the entertainment
for the benefit of the town well spoken
of in the Republican several weeks ago?
The Ossian Bee contains very ex-
tensive write-up of their town and
Castalia in the last issue. Get free
copy at the postOffice.
Miss Mary Ubley and Miss Sarah
Smith will represent the Lodge and
Miss Nellie TatrO the Temple at the
coming Grand Lodge session of Good
Templars at Ames.
VIM. G. Uhley, the popular clothing
merchant, of Fairburg, Nebr., and
bride arrived on the Burlington Wed.
nesday, they will remain few days
and then go on to Chicago before re.
turning home. Will has host of old
| friends here who wish them all kinds
of happiness and prosperity in their
Nebraska home.
Some sneak thieves borrowed(?) Mr.
Abram Lambert's top buggy and har-
ness last Thursday night and up to
the present writing have forgotten to
bring them back. Such conduct can't
be too strongly condemned, nor punish.
ment too severe, if our homes and pro-
perty are to be protected and justice
meted out impartially. We have
been practically free from tramps and
petty thievery ever since Mr.. Hinton's
capture last spring and it is to be hoped
not one will escape unpublished.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
A Good WIndmill-Make it Yourself

made one of the Peoples wind mills which
1 saw recommended in your paper recently, II
only cost me $40 and lisa splendid mill; my
well is deep, but it pumps 1t all right and
with very little wind; the neighbors all like It,
and asI am a kind of a carpenter, l have
agreed to put up nine mills already, on which
/ can make nice profit, and there are many
others for VIII ON j can put up mills this fall
l don't see why every farmer should not have
a wind MILL when they can make II them
selves for less than $40, any one can get dia
grams and complete directions for making the
WINDMILL by sending Is two-cent stamps to pa,
postage etc, to z. d, Wilson & Co., Allegheny
Pa, and there can be dozens of them put w
in any locality by anyone that has the energ!
to do it. A FARMER. lbs
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
OSSIAN.

August s, 1896.
Nick Croft started for Sioux City, La.
Joe Spillman is doing business at the
old stand.
Come to the dance the Goth. Old
Sile plays.
Max Heck, of McGregor, is visiting
with his brother A. &.
Miss Bertha Emery has been visit
ing friends at Elkader.
Phillip Spillman, who has been sick,
is very much improved.
Fred Schoonmaker was down from
Lime Springs last week.
Will Schoonmaker is back from st.
Paul. He did not find it.
Prof. F. C. Clark is spending his
vacation at Rock Creek, la.
Miss Lulu Stubs, of Frankville, is
the guest of Rebecca SchOonmaker.
Mrs. Jos. Becker gave reception to
her brother, Chas. Meyer, of Sioux
City, Ia.
Mrs. G. M. Jennings, of Sanborn,
Ia, is stopping with her brother, Mrs.
M. E. Billiard.
Frank and James Merritt drove to
Elkader, Iowa, for visit. They re-
port good time.
Chas. Meyers, of Sioux City, stopped
off Monday on his way home to Chica-
go for a weeks visit.
Miss Clara Blanchaine is back from
West Union, where she has been at
tending County Institute.
A special edition of the Bee this
week gives write-up of Ossian, also
cuts of some of our buildings and
citizens.
Miss Margaret Schmitz, of Remsen,
Ia, entertained q few of her friends
at the residence of her sister, Mrs. A
G. Heck.
The new school house is an elegan
building in the county outside of the
county seat.
Otto Figge took i'm the bicycle NEE
at Mason City. He came in fifth in .
nest of thirteen starters. Keep you
eye on him he will surprise some o
the professionals before many moons
The week commencing Aug. 29th
will be a gala week for Ossian. Tn
Right Reverend John j. Hennessey
of Dubuque, will confirm about 100
The 18th he will dedicate the new
church. The committee in charge an
ticipate that there will be nearly 2
visiting priests here for the occasion
The 9th is the Democratic convention
1t will surely behoove the Ossian PEG
pie to put on their best caps and gowns
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
LAWS OF 18TH G. A., Chapter 80.
An Act Comforting Upon Women the
Right to Vote in Certain cases.

BE il enacted by The General assembly Of The
State of IONA.
SEC l. That in any election hereafter held
in any city, incorporated town or school dis
trict for the purpose of issuing any bonds for
municipal or school purposes, or for the pur-
pose of borrowing money, or for the purpose
citizen to vote shall not be denied or abridged
on account of sex, and women may vote at
such elections the same as men, under the
same restrictions and qualifications.
Approved April IL, 1894.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
HESPER.

Aug. 8, 1896.
III. Ness returned to his home in De-
corah on the Sd.
w. G. Reed, of Burr Oak, drove over
one day last week.
N. Willett, of DEBORAH, was pleas
ant caller on the 9th.
Lars Grinegar has bought Pete Mel.
sons interest in the meat market.
Miss Letta Camp is making an ex.
tended visit with friends at Frankville,
Mrs. Ogden Casterten, of DEBORAH, is
visiting relatives in Hesper and vicin,
ity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11

A very enthusiastic Republican
meeting was held at the Court House
hall Thursday evening. A Mckinley
club of 225 members was organized.
Hon. r.. H. Fairburn, of New Hamp-
ton, gave the principal address. Short
sheeches We're made by II. II. Reed,
VIM. Wilbraham, j. &. Adams, w. l..
Henderson and w. H. Tillson. The
male quartette of Lime Springsrendered
some excellent campaign songs. A. H.
Caward j. President and H. c. Hjerleid
Secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
Caution.

All instantaneous cough cures contain
opiates and are liable to dry up the
phlegm and mncus in the bronchial
tubes and lungs, thereby causing con-
gestion. We guarantee Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup against this danger.
Brunt q Parman. A-12
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
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, 1896-08-11
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 & Parman have it. 4-12
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
MARRIED.

WILSON-MANN-Att the Parsonage of the
M. f.. church In this city, on Aug. 9Th, Rev.
F.P. Shaffer officiating, Mr. Louis Wilson
Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-08-11
CORRESPOND ENCE.
News Furnished us by an Excellent
Corps of Writers From NeighbOr-
ing Cities and Towns.

To insure publication contributions should
reach us not later than Saturday noon.
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Address the PUBLIC OPINION, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-27
SENSATION AT DOTHAN.
The Alleged elopsment of Prominent Physi-
 clan With the Wife of Leading . Merchant.

Montgomery May 26.-(Special)-A gentleman from Dothan, Ala, brings news of a sensational elopement from that place. Dr. J. c. Christian, suc- cessful and highly esteemed physician and man of middle age, ran away with the wife of T. J. Walden, a prominent business man, who had been under his treatment. It Is stated that on the ad- vice of Dr. Christian Walden had ar ranged to send his wife to health resort in Indian territory. Her ticket was purchased and she started on her jour ney Monday morning. Upon reaching Abbeville Junction, in the same county, she left the train and joined Dr. Chris tian, who was in waiting for her in buggy, and they were seen to drive off together. Since then nothing has been seen or heard of either of them.
 Dr. Christian was married at one time, but separated from his wife some years ago. It is stated that he has grown son living somewhere in Georgia.
 All of the parties have stood we'll social ly. It is said that pr. Christian has an orange grove in Florida, and it is sup posed that he has gone there.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-27

of committees to suspend the rules in voted down. Several times the delegates became greatly excited. and at times it looked as though row was imminent.
 The committee on book concern wanted the conference to appoint a book editor Dr. John Lanahan said that the multi plication of offices was one of the great est evils of the general conference.
 "There is now an officer for every elev- en members of this conference" said he, "and l hope the report will not be adopt ed"
 It was decided to have a book editor just the same.
 Charles Carswell McCabe, Earl Crans- ton and Joseph Crane Hartszell were consecrated as bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church at Central armory this morning. There was an immense con gregation present. Nearly every seat in the big auditorium was filed The con Secration was most impressive. Bishop Bowman presided.
 The collect was recited by Bishop Vim cent, the epistle was read by Bishop Thoburn and the gospel by Bishop Tay- Tor.
 After prayer by Bishop Fitzgerald of New Orleans the examination and invo- cation were conducted by Bishop An drews.
 Then followed the "laying on of hands" and presentation of the Bible. The con gregation sang a hymn and the benedc- tion was pronounced by Bishop Foster, and the people flocked from all parts of the house to congratulate the newly made bishops.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-27
PREPARING FOR MEMORIAL DAY. George 4. Custer Post, G. A. R., Met Last
 Nght-Sons of Veterans Also.

George A. Custer post, Grand Army of the Republic Veterans. held an interest ing meeting at their headquarters on Nineteenth street last night.
 The principal business that occupied their attention was the arrangement of the details connected with the memorial services on Saturday next.
 They will meet at their hall at 9 o'clock a. m., from where they will proceed to the cemetery in body.
 By unanimous vote resolution was adopted inviting the members of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans with their families, to meet with them at that hour to participate in the exer- cises of the day, and also to meet with them in the social gathering at p. m.
 A resolution of thanks to Rev. w. O.. Waggoner for his eloquent and patriotic memorial sermon at Wesley chapel on last Sunday was adopted together with a request that he have the same pub lished so that 1t may be preserved by the members of the post.
 George H. Thomas camp, Sons of Vet erans, also held their regular meeting last night and made the necessary prepa- ratlons for participating in the memorial exercises.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-27
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery, May 26.-(Special) 1.-The following decisions were rendered by the supreme court today:
 Brickell, c. J.-Montgomery Iron works vs. Eufaula oil and Fertilizer company, appeal from Montgomery city court re- versed and remanded
 H. B. Metcalf ct al. vs. Francis R. Arr mold ct al appeal from Montgomery city court affirmed.
 Coleman, J.-Rhodes Alison vs the state of Alabama, appeal from Shelby county court; rehearing granted, former judgment of affirmance set aside and reversed and remanded.
 M. Shehone vs. Joe Bailey, appeal from Montgomery circuit court; affirmed.
 F. H. Gafford vs. F. W. Dunham, as- signee, appeal from Birmingham city court; reversed and rendered.
 Head, J.-T. N. Holland vs F. A. Berit- ley, appeal from Walker circuit court; affirmed.
 w. w. Millilxin vs. W. T. Mound, appeal from Henry circuit court; affirmed.
 The Wood-Dryer Grocery company ys. Alabama National bank, appeal from Birmingham city court; affirmed.
 Berry l.. Holt vs. Aston H. Pickett ct al., appeal rom Montgomery chancery court; affirmed.
 Rebecca Loventhal ys. Home Insur- ance company, appeal from Jefferson cir cult court; reversed and remanded
 William H. Martin vs Amos w. But Ter, appeal from Mobile circuit court; af- firmed.
 Charles F. Freeman vs. the state of Alabama, appeal from Shelby circuit court; affirmed.
 Haralson, J.-McAl1ster Bros. vs. Tenn pleton Bros, appeal from Jefferson cir cult court; rehearing granted, former judgment set aside and appeal dismissed.
 c. D. Cummings ct al vs. T. T. May ct all, appeal from Hale chancery court; corrected and affirmed.
 Hiram Shepherd vs the state of Ala bama, appeal from Madison county court: reversed and defendant dis charged.
 Per curium-Ex parte the Electric Lighting company of Mobile, petition for mandamus mandamus refused.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-27

An excursion train will leave Birming- ham for Atlanta via Southern railway Saturday. May 30 1896, at 11:90 D. m, reaching there at 6 a. m. Returning
 leave Atlanta 6 D. m. Monday, making a quick run back. Only $2 round trip, when the regular fare is $10 on any other train or any other day. Those wishing to stop at Anniston, Oxanna, Oxford, Tallapoosa, Ga., or Lytha Springs, Ga, can do so and catch the train on it's re- turn. The only difference in this excur- sion train and any other passenger train is that the fare is $2 round trip. Ladies desiring to make the trip and not having escorts can put themselves in care of the representative of the Southern rail way that has the train In charge, who will look after them in person. The &C., communications will be frst-class in every respect, and those who go can do so with out fear of encountering boisterous or objectionable crowd. Ample coaches have been secured to accommodate all who go and nothing will be left undone that will add to the comfort of passen- gers Those desiring to stop at Annston can purchase tickets for $1 round trip, the regular fare being $3.S2 round trip. For further information, apply to any agent of Southern railway, or to D. D. Kinnebrew, Excursion Agent, Box 685, Birmingham, Ala. 5-20-td