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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28

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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
HORRIBLE CATASTROPHE
Ashley T. Dawley Accidently Shoots
And Kills Himself With
Shotgun.

Another horrible catastrophe has
befallen Winneshiek county citizen.
Ashley T. Dawley, together with his
father and brother Dennis, have been
clearing up a patch of timber on the
ID. f. Reed farm, two miles north of
DEBORAH. There they erected a rude
cabin, where the boys have been stay
ing. Yesterday afternoon about two
o'clock and after they had been to din
ner, Dennis Dawley came to the
cabin door from across the road and
said to his brother that he thought
they had better cut some wood, when
Ashley remarked that he guessed he
would shoot a squirrel first. He
turned to where the shotgun was
standing, by cupboard, and picked
up the gun, which in some manner
caught on the cupboard, discharging
the whole charge of its left barrel
squarely in Ashley's face. Dennis
heard the noise and yelling to his faith
er, who was near by, run to the cabin,
but Ashley had passed away before
they got to him. His face was badly
mutilated, and death was instant. A
coroner's jury consisting of n. Reeves,
E. c. Bailey and HI. c. Reeves was
empanelled, who rendered verdict of
death from the accidental dischage of
gun by his own hands. The sympa-
thies of all go out to the grief stricken
family in this sad bereavement.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
District Court.

The September term of the district
court convened at the court house yes
terday, Judge Fellows presiding. The
docket contains four criminal causes,
also 20 old causes and 73 new causes, OF
which the following six are "noted fol
trial."
Mary Leonhart VS.. +. j. Leonhart.
c. G, Burt VS.. o. w. Qualley, ct al.
Nj. G. Carter VS.. Joe Grimm. f. II.
Carter VS.. f. Nockels, ct al. +. M.
Carter VS.. Louis Dahl, ct al. w. III.
Dent, receiver, VS.. l.. B. Whitney,
treasurer, and county of Winneshiek.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28

terest. 1t is of vital interest to the
people in every section of the state, for
if the precedent is established that a
regularly nominated candidate must
withdraw from the ticket if a charge OF
any nature is brought against him,
there will be no safety whatever in our
election system, for charges may be
brought against any man. DIR. Daub-
ney was born and has been raised to
manhood in this county. His whole
life has been spent here. He has al
ways held the respect and esteem of his
entire acquaintance and we. believe has
always dealt fairly and squarely with
every man with whom he has been
connected in business relations. Now,
because he has twice defeated Mr.. God
dard for mayor of DecOrah, and be-
cause he refuses to support his son for
postmaster, under the dictation of Mr..
Bailey, should he be charged with
everything that is evil? And because
he is man enough to face every one of
these infamous charges and make the
canvass for the office of senator after a
unanimous nomination in convention,
should the republicans of the county
obey the dictates of those who are re-
publicans when they can rule, and
democrats when the people rule, and
bolt the ticket? When the ballots are
counted in Decorah, where everybody
knows DR.. Daubney, We feel sure that
he will run away head of his ticket,
and also will he be supported nobly in
every section where he is known. Will
the voters who do not know him rather
be inclined to vote as his enemies
would have them, and bolt the ticket?
We say no! Winneshiek is republican!
ITO be cOntiUuPIO
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
Cheaper Than Anywhere.

A few day ago Ben Bear received
the following letter from Emil Asseln,
a DEBORAH young man who is studying
i'm Troy, N. Y. Mr.. Asseln purchased
suit of.Ben Bear for Sl2, and on his
way to New York stopped in Chicago.
There he noticed the same kind of suit
as the one he purchased, and found it
marked SIS, showing difference of
25 per- cent in Ben Bears and Chicago
prices. "The Hnb" is one of the largest
clothing stores in Chicago and has
national reputation for cheapness, but
Bear is away below ALL Mr.. Bear is
continually receiving letters like this
from every section OF the country, and
which proves that. there is no batser
place in the q. s. to buy clothing.
With his immense stock and extremely
low prices he ought to enjoy much
larger trade this year. Truly, Decorah
is the place to trade, and Ben Bears
Establishment its leading business
house This is the letter from Mr..
Asseln:-
TROY, n. V, Sept. Is, '97.
Mr.. BEN BEAR, DecOrah, Ia,
DEAR SIR:--Here is something that
will probably be of interest TO you.
While walking down State street in
Chicago yesterday, | noticed, dis
played in one of the show windows of
'.The Hub" suit, marked SIS, which
looked SO much like the one l had just
bought of you that L determined to find
out where the difference lay. Ientered
the store and was conducted to the
clothing department, where | asked
the salesman to show me their SIS
suits After showing two lots, he
brought out suit of the kind referred
to and what was my surprise to
find it was Of the same material, was
made by the same firm, (Fechheimer,
Fishel & Co., Of New York, and had
the same stock number as the suit |
bought of you and for which I paid
you only Sl2. When | left the store it
was with the satisfaction that had
saved So on the Chicago price by buy
ing my suit at Ben Bears.
Yours Truly
EMIL AssELN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
Prohibition County Convention.

The prohibition party will hold a
county convention at the court house
in Decorah, Friday, October lst, at 200
D. m., for the purpose of nominating
county officers and transacting such
other business as may come before the
PHILIP SLACK,
Chr. Cent. Com.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
OFFICE-zu WEST WATER STREET, UPSTAIRS
TELEPHONE NO. IS.
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.

A delegate Republican convention is hereby
called to be held at the court house in Decorah
on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER, I'd, 1897,
at the hour LOO O'Clock p. M, for the purpose
of nominating candidates for the following
offices, viz:
Representative in the 9th General Assem-
bly,.
County Treasurer.
Sheriff.
County Superintendent of Schools.
County Surveyor.
County Coroner.
Also to select candidate for Supervisor in
the 4th district to succeed Supervisor Holton
to be chosen by the delegates of this district.
Under the usual apportionme1t such con
vention will be constituted as follows:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
RAILROAD TIME CARD.
Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul Railway
Decorah Branch.

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone SEA.
Depart. Arrive.
HHsSs d'v and 81 Tss' @s'' HOBS t'
Cedar Rapids, Kansas
City, Dubuque, Savan- +2:25 p. m. fl2:45 p. m.
ma and Chicago.
Pra. du Chem, Madi-l
son, Milwaukee, Chi 1900 p. m. 1870 a. m.
cago and st. Louis.
Accommodation Calmar tl:30 p. IN.
Daily. Except Sunday. tSunday only
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Train No. 50 (passenger) leaves Decorah at
$3.50 p. NJ, and No. 81 (Freight) at $50 A. NJ.
No. 81 (Passenger) arrives at l:50 p NJ, and
No 53 (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 Sum-
day.
Freight trains shown above will carry pas
sengers only when provided with tickets.
G. s. RICE, Agent.
j. MORTON, Gen. Ticket Il Pass. Ag't
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
NOTICE.

In order to prevent confusion, if pos
sible, and to contribute my share to
peace and harmony hereby announce
that | am not candidate for repre-
sentative. Sept. q, 1897.
j. HEGG.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28

THE ReptbticdR-Jouraat, a mongrel
sheet published i'm DecOrah twice-a-
week, sometimes on Winuebago and
sometimes on Water streets, which con-
tains week after week the same type
and is issued from the same machinery,
and is edited by a conglomeration of
men, women and children, is using
every means within its power, without
the slightest regard for truth or decency,
to defeat the republican candidate for
senator. Is it democratic? Is it re-
publican? What is it? We plead for
information,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
Anna Himle Passes Away,

The sympathies Of the whole COM
munity go ou to Mr.. and Mrs. A. L..
Himle i'm the death of their daughter
Anna. She was three years old and
died Sunday morning at $50 O'Clock of
combination of typhoid and brain
fever. The funeral will be held this
afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. A.
jacobson officiating, burial being in
the cemetery three miles south Of
Decorah.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
Subscription Price, $3.50 per year.

Offers Advertisers a 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
This paper will be sent to subscribers until
all arreages are paid and it is ordered stopped.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
For COUNTY TREASURER.

Having served as Deputy Treasurer for the
last four years, and hoping for the usual pro-
motion to that of principal, / hereby announce
myself candidate for County Treasurer, and
respectfully ask the support of the people in
securing the republican nomination for the
same. w. y. NORDHEIM.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
Fop COUNTY sypERISrESpESr

At the request OF large number of the
teachers of Winnesheik county, l announce
myself q candidate for County Superintendent
hoping for the endorsement of the republican
which will be called for the nomi-
nation of county officers, am Yours Truly,
IL. l.. CoFFEEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
REPUBLICAN TOWNSHIP CAUCUSES

CANOE TOWNSHIP CAUCUS.
At McLain's School House, Friday, Oct. /,
1897 at Z 80 p. III. delegates.
Com
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR OFFICES.
FOR SHERIFF.

For SHERIFF.
AT the request of many friends hereby an
nounce myself as candidate for sheriff. sub
ject to the decision of the republican county
convention. l.. Nj. JACK.
For COUNTY SHERIFF.
l hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the Office of sheriff of Winneshiek county,
subject TO the decision of the republican
CLARENCE CHRIsTEN.
For SHERIFF.
wish to notify the electors of Winneshiek
county that will be candidate for Sheriff,
subject to the action of the Republican County
Convention. T. j. FLEMING.
FOR TREASURER.
l hereby announce myself a candidate for
County Treasurer, subject to the action of the
L. b. WHITNEY.
For REPRESENTATIVES,.
At the request OF many friends hereby an
nounce myself asa candidate for Representa-
tive, subject to the decision of the Republican
County Convention. .. r. BAKE.
For COUNTY TREASURER.
wish to announce myself as a candidate for
County Treasurer at this fall election, and re-
spectfully ask the support of the people in Sc
curing the nomination on the republican ticket.
26-1 HAM BEARD.
FOR SUPERVISOR.
At the request of many friends desire to
announce myself a candidate for Supervisor
from the 18th district. subject to the decision of
the republican county convention.
V. BARTH, Pleasant Twp.
For COUNTY SHERIFF..
desire to annouce my name as candidate
for sheriff of Winnesheik county at the coming
election. Subject to the wishes of the county
convention. the support of which respectful
ly solicit. w. III. PoLLITT.
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.
desire to announce myself as a candidate
for County Superintendent at the coming cleo
tion, and respectfully ask the support of the
people in securing the nomination on the re-
publican ticket Mrs. ANNA WAMPLER,
Ridgeway Iowa.
For COUNTY TREASURER.
Having served as Deputy Treasurer for the
last four years, and hoping for the usual pro-
motion to that of principal hereby announce
myself candidate for County Treasurer, and
respectfully ask the support of the people in
securing the republican nomination for the
same. w. y. NORDHEIM.
For COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.
At the request Of a large number of the
teachers of Wiunesheik county, l announce
myself q candidate for County Superintendent
hoping for the endorsement of the republican
convention which will be called for the nomi-
nation of county officers, am Yours Truly,
III. l.. CoFFEEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP CAUCUS.
FIRST WARD CAUCUS.

At the school house I'm Nordnes Friday
Oct. I, 1897, at l:30 p. IN. 8 delegates. Con-.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
2SGc Cktnto's
AKERS & GREEN, Proprietors.

is published on Tuesday of each week at De-
corah, Winnesheik county, Iowa. Publica-
tion office at 2ll West Water Street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28

BLUFFTON TOWNSHIP CAUCUS.
At the School house in Bluffton, Thursday
Sept. 80, 1897 at 1880 p. III. delegates.
Com.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
BURR OAK TOWNSHIP CAUCUS.


To be held at American House i'm Burr Oak
Thursday, Sept. 3oth at 8 80 p. III. delegates
Also to nominate township Offices.
TWP. Com.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28

By order Republican Co. Central Committee
III. l.. COFFEEN, Chairman.
+. A. MASTERS, Secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
PLEASANT TOWNSHIP CAUCUS.
THIRD WARD CAUCUS

Caucus will be held in School House No g.
i'm Pleasant township, Friday evening, Nov. l.
at z 40 p. m, to elect & delegates. COM
THIRD WARD CAUCUS.
VIII he held at the City Hall. Decorah
Thursday, sept. 30th, 1897, at 7:3O p. M
delegates. Com.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
GLENWOOD TOWNSHIP CA

VIII be held at the stiles House Friday
county convention. Com.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
EoR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

| desire to announce myself as candidate
for County Superintendent at the coming elec-
tion. and respectfully ask the support of the
people in securing the nomination on the re-
publican ticket. Mrs. ANNA WAMPLER,
Ridgeway, Iowa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28

uLEN"oop 'oWNohir 'Ao'oS'
Caucus will be held at Smith school house,
Thursday, Sept. 3Oth, 1897, at7OO p. m. 5 dele
gates. CON.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28

RECEIVES DEPOSITS and will pay
interest thereon at rate consistent
with safe banking.
LOAN MONEY on approved secureties.
ISSUE DRAFTS payable on the prn-
cipal cities ofthe world for any amount.
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES for selling
drafts on Scandinavia, Germany,
Great Britain and Ireland.
Don't Fail to Call and See Us.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28

Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone SEA.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28
For COUNTY SHERIFF.

desire to annouce my name as a canddat
for sheriff of Winnesheik county at the coming
election. Subject to the wishes of the count
convention, the support of which respectful
ly solicit. w. ii. PoLLITT.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-09-28

TUX CHEKIFF'
AT the request of many friends hereby an
nounce myself as candidate for sheriff, sub
ject to the decision of the republican county
convention. l.. NJ. JACK.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-08-09
CONDENSED FOOD FOR MINERS.

1t is probable that the food problem
for the gold hunters in the KIondike
region will be settled by resort, more
or less, to the emergency ration"
such as is issued to armies abroad and
provided also for expeditions to the
far north. Condensed soup, for in
stance, is now manufactured in four
ounce tablets-each making six
plates. The German government owns
the secret of making, for army uses,
pea soup in sausage form. British
soldiers use Lazenty's solidified soup
squares, very compact, and very
nourishing. Tea and coffee are now
furnished in extract. Beef extracts
are made in lozenges. The Kola nut
is put up in a variety of condensed
portable forms. Meat rations, con
sisting of beef extract and compress
ed potato or pea meal, are prepared
in tablets, and are known in the Bri t
ish army as ''ration cartridges" All
these and others will probably be ut
iized for miners use on account of
their small bulk and lightness of
weight. 1t has been demonstrated
that these "vest pocket" rations will
sustain health and strength for limit
ed periods.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-08-09

Mrs. NJ. B. Parsons is entertaining a
nephew from Conn.
WheelOck.
Miss Abbie Taylor is attending the
Summer School at st. Johnsbury.
The past week has been a good one for
the farmers and lot of hay has been Sc
cured.
Quite a number of people are drinking
the water from the sulphur spring this
summer.
D. B. Leslie and wife were called to
Hardwick by the death of their nephew
last Saturday.
The A. P. A. will meet at Taylor's hall
Saturday evening, Aug. 14th. Every mem
Der should be present.
Miss Kate Hoffman of Barton is visiting
her father, Henry Hoffman,. Taylor
from Hardwick was in town last week Wis
iting his parents.
Henry Hoffman is building an addition
to his sugar house. Henry likes plenty of
room. He has between three and four
thousand pounds of very nice sugar on
hand waiting for higher prices.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-08-09

cent speech in the House against the
civil service laws was substantially a
repetition of what he had said in
Ohio. Prominent republicans, as
Stunning to speak for the President
have declared that the day of civil
service reform was over, and Robert
Nevins, it is said, had prepare
sweeping declaration against it on
the assurance that as soon as Con-
gress adjourned the President would
crafty the Office seekers by thr owing
open some more places to them.
That he has not done SO naturally
disgusts the politicians; but, on the
other hand, it pleases the common
sense element of the voters of the
party. When it comes to distinction
of this kind, the professional politi-
clans are numerically very small
body.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-08-09
PROBATE COURT.

The following business was transacted
during the past week:
Hannah Hyde estate, Holland. William
Lynn, administrator, presented his ac-
count. Referred to Aug. 10Th next, at
Newport.
Will A. Chappe1 estate, Charleston.
Commissioners report returned and ac-
cepted.
Anna N. Chappell estate, Charleston.
Commissioners report returned and ac-
cepted.
E. j. Baxter trust estate, Derby. Trus-
tees 18th annual account examined and al
lowed. Decree of distribution made.
Horace G. Brewster estate Bloomington.
On application B. F. D. Carpenter appoint
ed administrator. A. d. Mathews and c..
E. Joslyn appraisers and commissioners
II. c. Wilson's estate, Troy. Executors
presents their account. Referred to Aug.
18th 1897. Executor applies for license to
sell real estate, with written consent of all
heirs and legatees. License granted.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-08-09

It is declared posi- lively at the
state department that there has been
no change in the instructions given
either to Minister Sewall Or to Ad
miral Beardslee touching their attti-
tude toward the Hawaiian question.
The admiral's instructions were to
protect American interests at all
points and to establish a protectorate
only in the event of serious disturb
ance or the commission of some overt
act.
It is not understood that the execu-
ton of this order was at all depend
ent upon the action of Congress upon
the annexation treaty. 3-A 5af,
At the navy department an explicit
denial of the story that the flag was
to be hoisted was obtain ed. 1t was
said that Admiral Beardslee's orders
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-08-09
State News Items.

Hon. Olin Merrill has resigned from
the State Board of Railroad Commits
sioners his resignation took effect
August 1.
Owing TO a misunderstanding on
the part of the customs collectors az
to when the new tariff bill became N
law several law suits are TO be insti-
tuted in Burlington. The treasury
department. issued instructions at
seven o'clock on the night of July "a
to the effect that the new duties
should be collected from noon. The
firms which had goods passed in the
afternoon will take the matter 10 the
supreme court.
Bids for wiring the state house for
electric lights were opened on Mon
day at the office of To. Pbinney. SER
geant- at arms, The bids were for
the work of wiring the building for
1859 incandescent lights exclusive of
fixtures. The Consolidated Lighting
Company of Montpelier bid "A, $50.
the Hawkes. Lighting Company of
Boston $2,2S0, and George ri. Aimon
of Montpelier S2,250. The contract
was awarded on Tuesday to Mr.. Al
mon. The job will be begun at once,
and it will probably take four months
for it's completion.