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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-18
DEBORAH CITY BAND.
A Well Equipped Musical Organization
In Our City, Having Thirty-Eight
Members.

The first of the series of Open Ali
Band Concerts to be given during the
summer by the DecOrah City Band
will be rendered on the corner of Main
and Winnebago streets next Thursday
evening. The date advertised hereto
fore Wednesday, has been changed
for this week on account of the Ellen
Beach Yaw concert at the Grand on
Wednesday evening. Following is the
program which will be presented:
PART 1.
March-'Zanzibar''. Heyser
Grand Mauritania" Wallace
WaltZ-"Joly Fellows. Volstadt.
PART III.
Oyerture-,"Torquato Tasso". Donizetti.
March~"JolIy Coppersmith". Peters.
The band announce that they have
selected Wednesday evening of each
week for their concerts and respectfully
request parties fixing dates for local en-
tertainments to bear this i'm mind, as
this date must be adhered to as far as
possible, and only on extreme occasions
will the concerts be given on any other
evening than Wednesday.
The Decorah City Band is now in
better condition than ever before. 1t
contains thirty-eight members who
have been diligently drilling on diff
cult music during the winter months
and is now executing standard" over
lures and selections in a creditable
manner. Nearly 500 has been ex-
pended in new instruments since last
fall, all of which are of the very best
makes, the total band stock now in
voicing over $1,000. Decorah has never
had band as far advanced or as
thoroughly equipped as this one, and
it is an organization which has taken
five years of persistent labor to bring
to its present stage, and should be APP
preciated by our citizens. Several en-
gagements have already been dated for
the summer, and wherever the band
goes they will be credit to the city,
and will be known as the Decorah City
Band.
The members of the band wish us to
express their thanks to the business
men of Decorah, who have given them
$500 for this series of concerts, and to as
sure them that the band will do their
part towards repaying the favor
Following is complete list of the
Decorah City Band as announced for
this season.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-18

A MEMBER of the Kansas legislature
saved enough money out of his $3.50 sal.
airy to lift n $1,000 mortgage. We have
known Iowa Legislators to do better
than that.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-18

The Household Companion, one of
the choicest and best five cent maga-
zines in the market, reaches our
table. 1t is full of bright things, and
its cheapness places it within the reach
of all. 1t certainly fills the place for q
magazine cheap in price but one of the
best i'm quality.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-18

CONGRESSMAN CORLIss, of Mich,
left nobody in doubt of his position
when he declared the present civil SER
vice law to be "a most obnoxious and
arbitrary restriction ofhuman liberty"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-18
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway
Decorah Branch.

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone STA
Depart. Arrive.
H%aSS Gi'V and ID Tes "ss' m. t's'
Cedar Rapids, Kansas)
City, Dubuque, Savan- 1925 p. m. tl2:45 p m.
ma and Chicago.
Pra. du Chem, Madi-l
son, Milwaukee,, Chi 1900 p. m. 1870 81. m.
cago and ST. Louis.
Accommodation Calmar tl:30 p. m.
Daily. Except Sunday. tSunday only
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Train No. 50 passenger leaves Decoah at
$3.50 p. M. and No. 81 freight at $50 A. NJ.
No. 81 (Passenger) arrives at l:50 p. NJ, and
No So (Freight) at 500 p. NJ.
The $3.50 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.
Freight trains shown above will carry pas
sengers only when provided with tickets.
c. 5. RICE, Agent.
j. MORTON, Gen. Ticket & Pass. Ag't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-18

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone STA
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-18

Minneapolis st. Paui,)
Mason City and west. fl0:l5 a. m. t4:25 p. m
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-05-18

Accommodation Calmar tl:30 p. m.
Daily Except Sunday. tSunday only
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09

but the intense heat and the threatening
weather prevented many from attending.
The dramatic club gave an exhibition at
the town hall last Friday evening, at which
time they rendered "The Fisherman's
Luck to a good house in a satisfactory
manner.
The ladies aid society of the Methodist
church gave a photograph and ice cream
festival at the town hall last Tuesday even
ing. The guessing of the pictures caused
no end of amusement, and a good time was
enjoyed.
The hardest thunder shower that has
visited us for many years came on Tues
day. The dwelling house of II. Il. Darling
was struck by lightning, splintering one of
the gable ends quite badly, and going
through the kitchen. The house did not
catch fire.
The Fourth passed OIL very quietly here
with no demonstrations. On Saturday a
large number went to Lowell lake where il
is said there were 400 or 800 people, while
quite a number went to TOwnshend.
Among these were the base ball players,
who went to engage in a ball game with
the TOwnshends, which resulted in a score
of "A to in favor of South Londonderry.
vi ~hOAud1 many went " " tSlOL " az
tend the celebration there.
Fred Z. Hall, 80, died at Worcester,
Mass, June Is from typhoid fever He
was a son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Hall and
a former resident of this place. The body
was brought here by his relatives Thursday
night and the burial was in the Land
grove cemetery. Mr.. Hall went to Worces-
ter six years ago last December and had
been employed in that city as a teamster
In addition to his parents he leaves a wife,
formerly a Miss Young of Worcester, a
son seven years old; brother, Eugene F.
Hall of Worcester; and sister, Mrs
George Chadwick of Landgrove.
Mrs. Emma c. Robinson, widow of the
late Curtis Robinson, died at her residence
last Monday at the advanced age of nearly
So years. She was the daughter of James
and Sarah Stearns of Windham, and was
the youngest and only surviving member
of family of six children. She was first
married TO Roswell Sherwin in 1882, who
died six years later. OF this union there
was one daughter, Mary, who married O.
5. Abbott, and died in 1856 Later she
married Curtis Robinson, who died in
1877, leaving one son, Geo c., with whom
she has lived and been tenderly cared for
during her declining years. She has been
faithful wife, devoted mother, and in
her long and useful life has left record Of
patient care and devotion to the sick in
her family who needed her services. She
kindly cared for her invalid daughter for
about l0years with untiring solcitude. 1t
can truly be said of her "She hath done
what she could
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
WARDSBORO.

James Gleason of Boston visited at Mrs.
Frances Gleason's this week.
Florence Plimpton with her brother
Frank, of Somervile, Mass, are at their
grandfather's, Z. d. Plimpton's.
Mrs. T. F. johnson with her grandson,
Breese Morse, returned from Brattleboro
to her home in this village Wednesday Of
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Jacquth of Fitchburg,
Mass, with Mr.. and Mrs Henry Smith Of
Newfane were guests at Inc Wardsboro
House Thursday of last week.
Mrs. Herbert Smith and her daughter,
Miss Hattie, and son Leon Of Springfield,
Mass, have arrived in town and have
rented Rev. D. Wells's house for the re-
mainder Of the summer.
Our venerable citizen, L. B. Read, died
Monday evening about @ o'clock. In his
death our town loses one of its Oldest in
habitants, he being 10 years, five months
of age. An obituary will appear later.
On Thursday, July /, T. d. Plimpton
completed his duties as postmaster and
A. L. Wheeler, his successor, began his
work. The people of this village are sin
cerely thankful to Mr.. and Mrs. Plimpton
for the faithful and courteous manner in
which they have served them the past
four years, and We also congratulate our
selves that so capable man is appointed
to take the place vacated by Mr. Plimpton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
souTH LONDONDERRY

Dexter Grover of Montpelier is in town
for few days.
Mrs. Nina Staples of Springfield, this
state, is visiting at H. A. Dudley's.
Mrs. Geo. S. Curtis and Miss Efie
Evans of Boston are visiting in town.
n. B. Johnson was overcome by the
heat Monday, and is still in weak condi-
ton.
Miss Josephine and Anna Arnold have
come to spend the summer at j. W. Mel
enjoys.
Rev. Mr.. Evans of Weston exchanged
with Rev. Mr.. Forest of this place last
Sunday
H. D. Tyler, who is suffering from
paralysis, is not improving as much as his
friends could wish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Hall and Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Hall of Worcester, Mass, have
been in town the past week.
Mrs. Lucia Forest and Miss Edith of
Northampton Mass, are visiting their
parents, Rev. and Mrs Forest.
II. W. Rich, the photographer who has
been here the past few months, left for the
White Mountains last Thursday.
Still the new bicycles continue TO make
their appearance. Mrs. Rose Fletcher is
rejoicing in the possession of one.
The two Sunday schools united in bas-
ket picnic in Gales grove on Wednesday,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
CUILFORD CENTRE.

Farmers are securing their hay crop, which is
quite heavy
Mr. and Mrs Hajjah have returned from their
trip TO Philadelphia.
Mrs John Morse has spent a few days with
friends IN Connecticut.
The ladies circle met July t. They will not
meet again for a few weeks
sunday school will b. held at the church next
Sunday al O'Clock f. ~, sharp.
The showers that seemed frightful 10 the sur.
rounding towns were attended with less rain here.
Warren Ingraham and wife Of Connecticut
spent few days with his father Alpheus Ingra.
ham.
J. 4. Alexander. who has been seriously in
from the effects u the grip several months is
now great sufferer from neuralgia In the head
which is almost unbearabe at times
Mrs c. L. Miner and mother, Mrs. c. smith.
took carriage drive to HInsdale They have
also spent three days calling on friends in Col
rain Il was a pleasant pastime for the aged
mother
The piazza to the Weeks farmhouse was beau.
rtuly trimmed Monday evening There was
not as large display OF fireworks as there has
been some seasons, but all were good There
We're fireworks on several hilltops. which gave
the surroundings fine appearance
Abbie A. Kerr. teacher 10 district No J. credits
her scholars with no absent marks during the
term as follows Eva Shepardsou Ellie Thomas
Katherine Thomas, Mabel Whitney. Ida Rohb
Chloe Wilcox, Fred Thomas. Cyrus Merrifield
Walter Nichols Charles Thomas, Lewis Wilcox
Miss kerr's school numbered 70 scholars
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
JAMAICA.

Miss Maud Howard has gone to Wards
boro to work
The farmers are busy cutting their hay
The crop is good
Mrs. Daniel Sherwin has returned from
Westfeld, Mass. Her daughter Grace is
better.
The Fourth here was very quiet, the
most so for years. A number went to
Townshend Saturday.
Rev. Mr.. Frohock and family of Worces-
ter, Mass, who have spent the last two
summers here, have arrived for another
season.
This has been a heated week so far .
Monday the thermometer went up to rs in
the shade, Tuesday "a at noon, but fell to
20 in about an hour during the severe
shower. Wednesday it ran up to 92
There was considerable thunder in the
afternoon, with but very little rain,
There was good attendance at the
meeting of the W. c. T. U. at Mrs. Lucy
Kellogg's Wednesday. Readings were Civ
en- and discussions followed on the Tenn
perance hospital and donation voted for
it. A letter was read from DR.. Crafts on
the duty of individuals to write congress
men urging the passage of righteous bills
like the Hoar bill and others. Music, and
discussion on current events with other in
teresting matter filled the time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
w ILLIAMSVILLE.
A nGIorInn.F nnrth..

Our old-fashioned Fourth of July cele-
bration with modern attachments came OH
according TO program last Saturday
and may be said to have been a success.
The parade Of the horribles in the morn
ing, led by the Brattleboro Artillery band
was the leading feature. The characters
in the procession, from the colored man
on horseback at the head TO the China
man on a bicycle who brought up the
rear did credit TO the ingenuity and genius
that have been let loose in Wiliamsville
garrets and by-places during the past fort
night. Further description is impossible
The bicycle race from Wllamsvi.le to
South Newfane and return was won by
MI. Wyman of West Brattleboro, Frank
Allen of this place taking second prize.
The other races were won as follows: Sack
race, Alton Morse of BroOklue lst. Fred
Pierce "a wheelbaTrow race. Arthur Day
lst, Fred Pierce ID. potato race, Dick
Underwood of Newfane lst, Fred Pierce
ID; lO0-yard dash, Dick Underwood lst
A +. Miller Of West Braltleboro "a
three-legged race, Miller and Clark OF
West Bratteboro lst, Stedmau and Thorn
OF this place "a.
The base ball game between the New
fanes and Williamsvilles was won by the
latter, the score being 81 to IL. After the
game the Artillery band gave a concert.
which was highly praised by all who
heard il, as were all the services of the
band during the day The fireworks in
the evening were success. Not the
least pleasing feature OF the day was the
exercise given by the children Of the vii
lage school to the small portion of the peo-
pie who were able to gain admission to
Village hall. The hall was deliberately
trimmed with our national colors and the
exercises were in line with the day. 5. II.
Morse acted as marshal OF the day, with
Alton Morse as assistant. DR.. ?. ?.
White and Ezra Shipman We're judges of
the races. William Carr was umpire of
the ball game. The ladies' of the Metho-
dist society did a thriving business in serv-
ing refreshments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
TX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, july 8, 1897.
WILMINGTON.

Quite a large number are at the Forest
and Stream club and more are expected
soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Flagg of New
York were in town for a short time this
week.
+, +. Wheeler and O. Z. Butterdeld
have been in Concord, Y. H., this week on
business.
The entertainment at the Unversalist
church on Monday evening was quite well
attended considering the weather and all
who were present were highly pleased. The
recitations by Miss Eulie Gay Rusmon
were excellent, while the vocal selections
by Miss Andria l.. Bowen, Lione Russell,
accompanist, were exceptionally fine The
piano selections by Miss Elizabeth Newton
were beautifully rendered. Each artist
received encOres and taken together the
entertainment was one Of the best evel
given in town. Thanks are due A. =.
Childs for his efforts in this matter. The
entertainment was given for the benefit of
the library association
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
John A. Me-r!fela is mite IN.


Mrs. George HerIick is visiting her son.
George, al Keene, y. II.
Charles II. Dickinson of Wallingford,
Conn, is at d. D. Dickinson's.
Dr.. Robert White and wife of Will
mantle, Conn, are visiting at DR.. 2. p.
Whites.
Miss Lila Park is taking a course of
music lessons under the instruction of Luz
Glen Bowe Of BIattleboro.
Several of our farmers were Frustrated
by the intense heat OF the past week while
working in their hay fields.
Mrs. Abbie p. Allen and Mrs. A. 4.
Dunklee left here Tuesday to spend the re-
mainder OF the season with relatives at
East Longmeadow, Mass. Edgar c. Allen
came up from Block Island 10 accompany
them.
Miss Florence a. Morse of the Spring
field, Mass, public schools spent Sunday
with her mother, Mrs. Alice A. Morse
Miss Morse, in addition to her school du-
ties, has taken a course in Childs's Com
mercial college, Springfield, from which
institute she graduated two weeks ago.
The school in the Parish district, taught
by MIS-. Gilbert B. Lamb, closed a very
successful term last Friday. The register
shows no tardy marks during the term.
The following pupils were also perfect in
attendance: Florence and Abby Adams,
Grace Pierce Robert White. Whole num-
Der Of pupils, 49, Average attendance, y
plus.
Among our visitors of the past week
have been Lucian Stedman of Greenfield,
Mass, at c. X. Stedman's: Ezra Ship
man and family of Brattleboro, at j. W.
Shipman's; Daniel Ormsby and wife of
Orange, Mass, at Ozearl Attridge's. A. +.
Atwood of Brattleboro, at George T. Man
chester's; Rodney Wheeler of Fitchburg,
Mass, at George r. Wheelers; Leslie La
zelle of Hinsdale, y. H., at c. D. Lazelle's.
The Universalist Sunday school reOr-
gained last Sunday with the following
Officers for the ensuing year: Superinten-
dent, Lila Park assistant, Etfie Prouty;
secretary and treasurer Z. p. Wheeler
librarian, G. X. Stedman; assistant, Dana
Stedman. The Young Peoples Christian
union also reorganized with the following
officers; President, Luella Williams; vice
president, Florence Dickinson; secretary
and treasurer, Grace Timson; executive
committee, Mrs. Gilbert Lamb, Lila Park,
Fife Prouty.
Another successful term of our village
school, under the instruction of Mrs. Z. A.
Kenyon of Townshend, closed last Friday.
The whole number of pupils registered was
2S. Average attendance was p plus. The
following were perfect in attendance :
Maud Gotta, Edith Day, Florence Dickn-
son, Nellie Dickinson, Sewall Hovey,
Harry johnson, Bertha Manchester, Flor
ence Merrifeld, Louise Merri6eld Mabel
Morse, Adebert Pierce, Effie Prouty,
Crawford Snow, Beulah Timson, Belle
Timson, Carrie Stedman, Aaron White.
On Tuesday of this week the school held
a very enjoyable picnic at Sunset lake. A
boat was chartered for the day by the
teacher, and all the Accomplishments of
that popular summer resort were thor
oughly taken in and digested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
BROOKLINE.

Archie Field of Mclndoes Falls is visiting at l.
W Bush's
F l. Pierce steam mill has closed for the hay.
Ing season
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Bush went 20 Chesterfield
lake last Saturday
Miss Marcia White is visiting in South ROYAL.
ton for few weeks.
Luckily the schools closed before the whooping
cough became as prevalent at present
Arthur Robbins returned 10 Palmer, Mass last
week. after visit Of several days among friends
In town
Alnro Ford and wife are staying on the Jerome
Holden place through hayiug as be is cutting
the grass.
Mrs. susie blanchard Of Burlington and her
son Richard Of Somerville Mass are at Joshua
Shattuck's
Ernest White had a shock Monday afternoon
caused by the heat and overwork and was In a
very critical condition for several hours but Or
Hanson gave more encouragement ~ his recov.
cry Tuesday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
GUIIFORD

Miss Grace Crosier is quite ill.,
Miss Clarissa Leach of Northampton has been
visiting her brother. Lorenzo Leach ~ this place
Miss Carrie Huutley 10 been sojouruing al
Sp9fford lake with party II Brattlrblr0 friends
the past week
George Halle, who has been working for
Flag has returned t. his home in Weston On ac-
count Of Oh health
MS FORAGE Leach Is visiting her son Julius
and family al j VI Houghton's as IS also Miss
Currier, Of Ftchburg cousin Of Mr.. Leach
Mrs Henry Jacobs. who has been many week
10 the hospital al Greenfield returned % her
home on Wednesday with health much improved
Archie Nelleu while at work for ( Carpenter
on Monday was thrown from the top Of a load Of
hay INTO the mill pond brook which borders the
carpenter lot and had three ribs broken The &C.
cideut was caused by the horse. which was old
and lame helng unable % draw the heavy load M
the steep hill leading out OF the lot. Horse and
load ran backward down the hill into the brook
Nr Nellen i confined 20 his bed but doing a. we'll
as expected
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
JACK ONVILLH

E. j. Roberts has the roof on his new
barn.
Miss Grace Butterfeld visited her uncle:
family last week.
W. A. Cheney saw large deer in hi:
Potter moving recently.
D. G. Taylor is building a new L to hi:
house on church street,
Frank L. Reed of Easthampton, Mass,
is visiting friends in town.
Clarence Reed is home Oh vacation
from Easthampton, Mass.
Last week we had frosts, this week sun.
strokes, with mercury at 100
Mrs VIM. McLain has returned from a
four weeks visit to Charlemont.
The Corkins family have been at their
home for a few days the past week.
Truman Dix and family of Fitchburg,
Mass, spent the Fourth visiting in town.
D. c. Hastings has moved to his farm in
No. 6, having finished his staying business.
1t is said that Capt. A. P. Edwards is to
drive the Charlemont stage after few days.
One hundred and forty-seven tickets
were sold to the dance given by Landlord
Canedy July ?.
0. r. Butterfeld and John Lawrence of
Bellows Falls were in town the past week
on a bicycle trip for pleasure.
Christian Schontag of Shelburne Falls is
taking vacation and turning it to account
by helping Emery PEBBLES at his haying.
Mrs. Jane Dix has been chosen superin-
tendent of the Methodist Sunday school in
place of Miss Eunice Vail who has moved
away.
Miss Edith Hunt of Brattleboro, who
has visited her aunt Mary the past week,
has new bicycle and is learning to ride
finely.
W. o. Hubbard has the contract to carry
the mail between here and Brattleboro.
The old stage driver is trying to drive him
away by running an opposition team.
NJ. A. Browns heroes played ball with
the Colrain nine last Saturday on Robert s
fiat. We were not certain of Martin S
politics until he was wiped out Ii to /.
Firecrackers were very plenty Saturday
afternoon and were carelessly handled by
the small boy and sometimes by the larger
ones. Some slight accidents were the re-
suit. A. W. Kingsley's horses took fright
and ran away. Mr. Kingsley tried to stop
them by Selling one of the horses by the
bits, but was thrown down and wheel of
his heavy wagon passed over his foot,
hurting him badly, but it is hoped the
swollen member may soon be well.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
Soap that's Soap

is what we sell. That's why
it's welcome wherever known.
Clothes never rot or hands
get sore; for, as an honest
soap, it contains no injurious
alkali. True economy is in
honest goods; buying shoddy
isn't a saving,
Welcome stands alone,
with many imitators, but no
equals, Its prize is its vir-
tue, and gives what soap is
made for, Use
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-09
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
W EST pUMMERsToN

Last Tuesday the thermometer registered
higher than for the past 10 years, reaching
100 degrees in the shade and remaining at
that point from II A. NJ. until past p. NJ.
Mrs. H. NJ. Adams closed her third
term of school in district No 9 June %.
Names of pupils not absent: Grace Knapp,
Paul Goodell, Thomas CLARK, George viii
lard, Dexter Willard, johnnie Burnett
and Wallace Wilson.
The body of Mrs. Maria NJ. Roel, aged
10 years, was brought here Wednesday
from Springfield, Mass, and buried beside
her husband, G.. G. Roel She was mar
ried to Mr. Roel 40 years ago, living on his
farm here until he died in June, 1898.
Since then she has lived with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ola DeWolf, at Springfield.