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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20
Canned Fruit Sale.

Special bargains i'm all of this line to
reduce stock. Don't fail to examine
our goods and prices.
PENNINGTON q VANCE.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

The Conservative says number of
horses in the vicinity of Independence
have died lately of new disease which
the veterinarians call aZoturia. 1t is of
dietetic origin, producing contraction of
the muscles and is very fatal, though
it is not in any way contagious or in
fictitious. 1t generally results from the
horses being actively exercised or
worked after being kept in confne-
ment for some time ON high feed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

The next meeting of the Cedar
Valley homeopathic medical society
will be held at Manchester the first
week in July.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

Farmers in the vicinity OF Webster
City report the temperance of the
army worm in vast numbers, crawling
out from under the dead grass, old
fences and brush heaps. They say
during the sunshine Friday they came
out by myriads in numbers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

Hampton justices have had the fees
reduced in cases of arrest of tramps
from 81 to % cents by order of the
board of supervisors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

The people of Elkader have petit
toned the railroad commissioners to
secure them better passenger service on
the branch of the Milwaukee, between
that town and McGregor. They have
a one train-a-day service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

The Manchester Knights Templars
attended Easter services at the Congre-
gational church Sunday in body and
full uniform
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

The Upper Iowa University (Fay-
ette) ball team has good list of base
ball games booked for this season.
Following is the schedule:
April 4-Cornell College at Fayette.
. 26-New Hampton, at Oeiwein.
May Luther College, at DEBORAH.
Z" S-Iowa State Normal, at Fay
cite;
12-U. of Wisconsin, at Madison.
13-Northwestern at Evanston.
4" 14-Armour Institute, at Chicago
" 15-Rush Medical College, at
Chicago.
" 22-Grinnell College, at Fayette.
a" 26-Western College, at Toledo.
" Us. U. L., at Iowa City.
2S-Drake University, at Des
Moines.
June 2-Rush Medical College, at Fay
cite.
1O--Drake University, at Fay
cite.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

The Y. M. G. A. juniors went to In
dependence last Friday to compete
with the junior Y. M. c. A. team of
that place for gymnastic honors, and
came out victorious by twelve points,
winning the prize on mat and parallel
bar work. They were met at the de-
pot on their arrival home by the Deco
rah City Band and a parade to the Y.
M. c. A. rooms was made. The team
from here was composed of Masters
Albert Vance, Walter Mott, Thomas
Willet, William Hogle and Morrie
Daubney.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES.
Announcements and Reports of Enter
tainments, Social Gatherings, Etc.
of the Current Week.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Chandler enter
tanned friends at dinner last Wednes-
day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

The Northwest District convention
of the Christian churches in Iowa will
be held at Webster City, May "a to q
inclusive
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

The Ladies' Society and st. Agatha's
Guild of Grace church will hold a
sale and supper in the Caldwell building
on next Friday afternoon and evening.
All kinds of novel and useful articles,
fancy work, etc., will be for sale A
twenty-five cent counter viii be a
special feature. Everyone is invited,
whether they buy or not. Supper from
five to seven o'clock, Is cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20
NEWS OF NORTH IOWA.

NEWS OF NORTH IOWA.
A Collection of News Items of
General Nature Gathered from
the Press of Northern Iowa.
Manchester has a new steam laundry.
The Woman's Relief Corps at Earl
vile has disbanded.
The state normal school at Cedar
Falls has 900 students.
Spirit Lake is to be patrolled to pre-
vent illegal shooting and fishing.
Waterloo will ask for the next years
state encampment of the g. A. r.
The Waucoma school board has cut
the teachers salaries to $50 month.
The Ida Grove school board has IS
applicants for the position of principal.
Two Forest City druggists have been
indicted for selling liquor contrary to
law.
Nora Springs Seminary has one of
the largest spring enrollments in its
history.
The business men of Waterloo offer
attractive prizes for the most successful
growers of sugar beets.
Petitions for injunction have been
prayed for against four illegal saloon
keepers at Cedar Falls
The West Union high school boys
are spending much time in gymnastics,
preparing for field day.
The annual state convention of the
Royal Arcanum closed its session at
FIT. Dodge last Wednesday,
The Mason City council have
adopted the rule that members must
not smoke during the meetings.
EX-Sheriff Fairbanks, of Charles
City, and Mrs. George Fertig, with
whom he eloped, have been located at
Seattle.
The Northwest District convention
of the Christian churches in Iowa will
| he held at Webster fitv Nav "a fo 07
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. F. Auchmoody en-
tertained a number of guests at tea last
Tuesday evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20


Five years ago became SO nervous that
mental work was burden. could not rest
at night on account of sleeplessness. My
attention was called to DIR. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine, and / commenced to use it
with the very best effect. Since then l
have kept bottle in my house and use it
whenever my nerves become unstrung, with
always the same good results. My son also
DR.. Miles takes , it for nervousness BUSINESS,
Nervine success. have recon,
mended 1t to many and
KeStOTtS it cures them. All who
ryoor%k suffer from nerve
AASoAti1s'ssss troubles should try 1t.
1t is free from narcotics. perfectly HARM
less, and yet soothes and strengthens. DR..
Miles, through his Nervine is benefactor
to thousands" A. O. LEHMAN.
Editor and proprietor of DER LANDsMAN.
DR.. Miles Nervine is sold on guarantee
ayst bottle will benefit or money refunded.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

The Reno show given at the Grand
last Wednesday night attracted only a
small audience. The tricks of magic
performed were executed in pleasing
manner, many new and very difficult
tricks being exhibited. The dogs were
well trained and the show was much
enjoyed by those present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

The "Black Crooks" will be at the
Grand opera house tonight, under the
auspices of the DEBORAH Club, and the
show Will be a hummer. The country's
best talent has been secured and an
evening of heartrending scenes is guar
anteed. You can't afford to miss see
ing it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

Ex-Sheriff Fairbanks, of Charles
City, and Mrs. George Fertig, with
whom he eloped, have been located at
Seattle.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

The Luther College Turning Club
will give their annual exhibition at
the College gymnasium next Monday
night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

About $50 friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
John B. Kaye, of Calmar, helped
them celebrate their 25th wedding an
niversary on the 10th inst. They were
presented with some beautiful silver
ware.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

A grand social dance will be held at
Steyer's opera house next Friday even
ing, with music by Prof. Paulson's
orchestra. All are invited.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-04-20

The Mason City council have
adopted the rule that members must
not smoke during the meetings.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25
A Growing Town.

Tri-weekly trips must be made over
town to keep track Of the construction OF
new buildings. In driving out through
Garden Place on Friday We noted a, new
frame dwelling almost completed, on
ground that was deserted cantaloupe
patch only a few days before. 1t will
soon be the home Of Marshal Robertson.
G. T. Cover was seen experimenting
the work on considerable addition to
the dwelling on his fruit tract. (Mr. Co.
yer has owned this 20 acres less than two
years. but few days since was offered
double the amount he had put in the
property)
s. J. Barkley was pushing the i'm
provement OF his newly purchased prop
erty in the same vicinity.
Mr.. Love has the frame work OF a new
house erected in the eastern part. o
town.
j. r. Hersh is building an excellen
dwelling just west Of town.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25

r.. o. McClnin believes in adverlis.
ing. His fine orchard near Manzanolu
is not visible from the Santa Fo track
but his barn is, and that has been orna'
mented with immense letters, "McClain's
Orchard" easily read at a distance ol
half n mile so no Snnta Fe passenger
need be ignorant OF tho location Of one oil
the valleys best horticultural advertise
ments.
Mr.. Miller, Of Colorado Springs
has leased tho rear half OF Mr.. Hagen's
corner room for usc as second hand
store. He also takes four rooms M
stairs.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the
Presbyterian church gave very epjoya
bic entertainment ut Rockers opert
house Tuesday evening.
The ladies society OF the NJ. E.
church will give an oyster social Frida,
evening, Dec. Bird. Particulars next
week.
--Ellingwood & Hauck last week re-
ceiyed four cars Of sheep aud Mr.. ELM
wood Is now absent for another lot.
-Lndies Relief Society will meet with
Mrs j. E. Godding, Friday afternoon a,
o'clock.
-Chas. Rockers three store buildings
are being moved to the now site facing
the Santa Fe track.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25
OBITUARY..

HARVEY J. GREEN was born near the
present site OF Hastings. Mich, Jan. %,
1874. He died in Rocky Ford. Colo,
Nov. II, 1897, IN his fity-fourth year.
Near the place OF his birth he was united
in marriage to Miss Belle smith about
1868. To this union were born two child
ren, a boy and girl, who survive their
father-Charles L. Green OF Denver, who
was present at the funeral, and Lena
Mich. About 1870 or u he was united
in marriage to Clara Tabor. No child.
rem were born Of this union. We find
him in Colorado as early as 1895, the year
the commonwealth came into the Union
At that time he was employed by the
Barlow. .Sanderson Stage Line Co. in the
San Luis valley. This experience dis.
covered a good financial opportunity in
keeping a halfway house or stopping
place. The fame Of Leadville followed
close on this experience and in 1883 we
find him managing grain and feed de-
partment in connection with the mines.
Hero he remains till 1887 when he as
sumes control OF John Harvey's ranch
He comes to Rocky Ford about 1880
Here he has been citizen for nearly
wife died, leaving him alone in tho world
His sufYerings, as all have seen who know
him. were intense and painful. But in
nil this he sinned not with his tongue moi
charged God foolishly. One who hns
known linn for the Inst twenty years tes.
titles to his uprightncss; that he was ol
good moral character. He never used
tobacco nor intoxicants. July 10, 1906
he stood at the nltar Of faith, in the pres
ence Of God and the church and renewed
the solemn promise contained in tho bap.
tismal covenant, testified to saving faith
in Christ, believing the doctrines Of holy
scripture, promising to obey the rules ol
the church.
Mr.. Green was known for his kindnes
Of heart. No man in our community was
moro thoughtful for tho poor nor mors
attentive to the afflicted than was Mr.
Green.
Tho funeral services at the NJ. f
church were conducted by Rev. q. Il
Burton, assisted by Reys. Eaton md
Mayo and attended by largo number
Of the friends OF tho deceased.
Chas. L. Green expresses great
thankfulness to the friends whose kind
Offices were 80 freely rendered during his
fathers illness.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25
Curtis Phenicie's Death.

At the request Of W. Phenecie and
for. tho information OF Curtis many
friends, we publish in full letter re-
ceived from J. NJ. Phenecie relative to
Curtis last illness and death:
Reno, Kas., Nov. II, 1897.
DEAR Brother JoHN:-I received
your letter Of the 9th today, as You know
You left here on Wednesday morning, he
seemed to feel quite well the balance Of
the day and rested fairly well through
the night. On Thursday he was quite
cheerful but had rather a bad night oil
it. On Friday and Satu rday the county
board wns in session SO did not see him
on Friday he had a sinking spell in the
forenoon but was quite bright the latter
part Of the day rs there wns quite num-
Der called to see him. On Saturday. he
had another sinking spell but seemed to
be better in the afternoon. Jane drove
to Lawrence today to see the doctor and
get some medicine for him. got home
Saturday night about 8 O'Clock and after
supper went into his room and sit with
him for an hour or two. He told me who
had been to see him while was away
he seemed pleased that his cousins (the
Breeees) had come over to see him: He
complained Of pain In his back and
thought he had hurt IL in lifting mo.
when his lungs got better he would have
tho doctor give him something for it /.
He seemed very hopeful and snid that
Willie was going to help him to have
bath. About 9 o. m. Janc woke me mp
and said she thought that Curtis was
worse. I got up and stayed with him
the rest Of the night. He Thought lie
had taken too much Of tho medicine, but
nfter assuring him thnt he Ind not he
soon quieted down and rested pretty
we'll the balance OF the night.
Sunday morning md all forenoon he
seemed to be resting casy. There were
quite n number came in to SEQ him
About 2 p. m. Samuel Kelsoll and wife
he said he would not zee them until
lie got through. After washing his face
he told MS that he would sec them
They went In and shook hands with him
and he told them he had just eaten q
good dinner. He was talking to them
when all Mt once he gave few gasps and
WINS dead. never saw any one die cas-
ier. or course We never Thought that
the end wns SO near. He seemed tc
want to get well SO bad that could moi
tell him there was no hopc for him
do not think he over realized his con
dition as he never expres .ed wish OF
anything Of the kind. II. Thought q
great deal Of his mother and wns sc
proud OF the letters he would get from
her and had me read one OF them.
was very glad that sho wrote him
such letter. think she must be a
good woman. did not get your telc-
gram until 0 n. m. Monday morning
Finding TINT Won cotili not come we sci
the funeral ut p. m. Tuesday the 9th
We LETT the house at about half past one
The funeral was held in NJ. r. church
and the house was crowded. The people
from Tonganoxic were over. The minis.
ter preached his funeral from the IL
chapter OF Corinthians. We buried him
in fathers md mothers lot ut Reno.
The children all sends their love to you
and yours. As ever your brother,
j. NJ. PHENIcIH.
p. S.-Plcase lot us hear from you.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25
SANTA FE ROUTE.
New and Improved Train Service.

Denver to California in two days.
Two daily fast trains to Kansas City
and Chicago.
Seven hours quicker time to New Mex.
leo. Ell Paso and Mexico.
These are some OF tho improvements
offered 70 Colorado travellers by tho San
tn fe railroad.
The through sleeping md chair car
service has also been extended. Fred
Hnrvey's dining cars and houses arc too
well known and liked to need mention.
Going east, west or south from Colora-
do the best route is the Santa Fe.
Excellent local service between pen-
yer. Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Man.
itou.
For information and reservations call
on any agent or address J. 2. Hall, Gem
cral Agent, 100 Lawrence ST., Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25
The Hicks 1898 Almanac and
Paper.

We are informed that the 1898
Almanac of Prof. Irl r. Hicks is
now ready, and judging from its
past history, it will not be many
weeks in finding its way into
homes and offices all over America.
1t is much larger and finer than
any previous issue. 1t contains
116 pages, is splendidly printed
and illustrated on fine book paper,
having the finest portrait ever Civ
en- of Prof. Hicks. 1t can no
longer be denied that the publ
cations of Prof. Hicks have be-
come necessity to the family and
commercial life of this country.
His journal, Sword and Works, !,
aside from its storm, weather and
astronomical features, has taken
rank with the best literary, scien-
tific and family magazines of the
age. DO not believe hearsny
reports. See the Hicks Almanac
and paper for yourself. You will
then know why they are so pop
ular. They are educators Of the
millions. and unrivalled safeguards
to property and human life. 1t is
n matter Of simple record that
Prof. Hicks has foretold for
many years all great storms, floods,
and tornndoes, even the
recent terrible drouth over all the
country. The Almanac alone is
25 cents copy. The paper is 81
a year with the Almanac as pre-
MUM. Send to Word and Works
Pub. Co., 22O1 Locust ST., st.
Louis, Mo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25
The Public Library.

The public library has been moved to
the Postal Telegraph Office and +. r.
Dresback appointed librarian. A sub.
scription paper is being circulated seek.
ing TO get 100 persons TO pledge 81 pei
year each for tho mainiainance of The
library. This cum will provide for tho
running expenses and leave nice sur
plus which will be invested in new books
Let everybody cooperate in this move.
mcnt for putting the library on better
footing.
Among the recent additions to the Ii.
brary is very large collection OF useful
books donated by Frank Bingham, whose
example is worthy Of extensive following.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25
Ordway to Organize.

A meeting OF farmers and others will
be held at Farra Hall, Ordwny, ut 9 p
m. Saturday next.
Mr.. D. Il. King. general travelling
freight agent, Missouri Pacific railway
st. Louis, Mo-, and others will be present
to advocate tho development OF several
new industries OF much importance to
the farming community in the vicinity
OF Ordway mud Olney, aud Of equal i'm
attendance and hearty cooperation is
earnestly solicited.
Yours respectfully,
d. c. Roberta
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25
CHURCH NEWS.

Next Sunday Mt tho Presbyterian
church in the morning. the pastor will
give historical discourse: "Our Ma.
,ionai Indebtedness to DIR. Marcus Whit
man FOR Saving Oregon to the United
States, and who was killed in the massa-
cree by tho Indians near Walla Wailn.
Nov. %. 1877" In the evening the sub.
ject will be aOvcrcoming the World aud
its Rcsulfs"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25

The November issuc Of tho irrigation
Era, published in Denver is beautiful
periodical. This issue IL quite largel,
devoted to the Rocky Ford country. A
large portion Of its pages are given te
a description Of Rocky Ford md the nd.
jacent country and the resources Of otero
county generally. Tho illustrations are
numerous and very fine, being half.
tones, tho highest grade Of pictures now
used In the leading magazines. They in
clude pictures Of Watermelon Day (both
before and after the feast), views in Wal
ter Bishops, J. O.. Kain's and Hon. j.
II. Crowley's orchards. sheep feeding on
the Wheeler ranch, -Otero county fruit
exhibits at horticultural fnirs and view
on the Catlin canal. A useful map q:
the county showing the many canale, and
cuts OF the Mill Go. Is property and Sem.
tor Swink's residence are also inserted
The issue is one that cannot but be OF
much benefit to the valley. Much atten-
tion il now being attracted to the Rocky
Ford country by reason OF the profitable
crops grown here and the November
number Of the Irrigation Era will aug
mept this intere6t.
Many Santa Fe passenger coaches
are now beautifully lighted by electricity
generated by the motion OF the train.
Great scheme.
lin some portions OF the county dogs
are killing mony sheep. Such dogs can't
be killed too quick.
Our list of sheep feeders in recent
issue should have included the name Of
W. A. Knock, who is fattening 1000
lambs.
"A number ofsour farmers have gone
to work on the Great Plains Storage
Canal which is to connect the La Junta
and Lamar canal with the proposed great
reservoirs.
g. II. Taylor gave nn interesting il
lustrnted lecture on the Klondyke coun-
try.at Odd Fellows hall Monday evening.
The s.ereoptieon views he has, in connec.
tion with his lecture, gave the audience
nn;excellent idea of this marvellous gold
region
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25

Ono very practical way in which the
Santa Fe can encourage the development
Of the yalley is to AZ freight rates for our
produce at the lowest figures which will
give the road fair pay for the service rem
dered.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25
THURSDAY. NOV. 25, 1897.

An. important communication from
Vice President Morton OF the Santa Fe
IL in type for next week. It deals with
the Santa Fe's relation to the develop.
mept OF the valley.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25

"A movement is on foot, headed by j.
E, Goddine, to have the Arkansas Valley
represented at Omuha's great exposition.
This movement should have the help OF
every public-spiritcd citizen Of the valley
from Canon City to the state line.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25

The suiferipgs Of the Cubans are be.
coming more intepss and the depopuln-
tion Of tho island is almost threatened.
One OF the first acts OF congress on as
senbling next month should be to take
prompt and decisive notion Tor the recog-
milton OF Cubnn independence.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25

Union Thanksgiving services in
Rocky Ford should be largely attended
tolay. This community hns abundant
ressous for sincere thnnkfulncss to be
Giver Of all good, and testimony OF this
can be given in no moro fitting way than
by earnest participation in Thnnksgiv-
ing service.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-11-25

--Stonc is on tho ground for tho base.
ment Of Ellingwood &. Hauck's new
warehouse.
The Portland daily press., 1897-07-30
THREE Mu RIDERS IN A NIGHT.
Crimes Throw Mobile, Alabama, in Tur-
moiI.

Mobile, Ala, July 2e.-This city is in
q turmoil today as the result of three
murders which occurred last night and
which have driven the people to the high
est pitch Of frenzy. Business is practical
ly suspended. On all sides the opinion
is freely expressed that summary justice
should be melted out.
Thomas Jones, So years Of age, Con-
federate veteran and highly respected,
was killed by Isaiah Davis, (colored), last
night. Jones attempted to get the negro
out of his house which he had broken,
and meeting Davis in the yard, a scuffle
followed. The negro picked up piece of
wood and dealt the victim blow, break
ing his neck and killing him instantly.
The crowd, which rapidly assembled,
was about to lynch Davis, when officers
rescued him with difficulty. All night
long a desperate and determined crowd of
men remained outside the Jail. Before
midnight Mayor Bush called out the local
troops, but of the so men composing the
first brigade, in the city, only 70 respond
ed. They lay under arms ali night
Between 10 and O'Clock this morning,
Willie White, a negro, known as the
Pensacola Kid" shot and instantly
killed another negro named Dantzler.
AS he was being chased by officers,
White shot and wounded Policeman Jos.
Tucker. For this latter offense he will
probably die,if the residents of the north
ern part Of the city can get him out of
the county jail where he now is.