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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

The Cresco Alliance Mercantile Asso-
citation did S55, 900 business last year,
and paid ten per cent dividend.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

b. +. Boomer, of the defunct Wau-
kon bank, and Miss Amelia G. Mauch,
a preferred creditor to the extent of
Sc, 1000, were married ut Waukon last
afternoon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

The Grundy Centre school board has
sold $4,000 worth of five per cent.
bonds to Cleveland, Ohio, firm, and
will build fine school house.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

The February Midland Monthly con-
tains the prize story "Disillusioned, "
written by Mrs. Weed, of West Union.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

A jolly dance was held at Steyer's
Saturday night, with music by Car
penter's orchestra.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

West Union Aryo: Oscar Heiserman
has recently purchased for his own use
one of the finest musical instruments
ever brought to this city. 1t is an i'm
ported Swiss music box of as fine work.
manship as any piano and beautiful
enough to adorn any home. 1t plays
twenty-eight tunes--all popular airs.
1T cost as much as a piano, the list
price being $3.50.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

1t is estimated that Delaware county
farmers have received over $500, 600 for
milk furnished to creameries the past
wear
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

The Independence M. E. church
caught fire from the furnace recently,
but the fire was put out before any
great damage resulted.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

Rev. T. M. Lenehan, of TT. Dodge,
has been appointed bishop of Cheyenne,
Wyoming, to succeed Bishop Burke,
who has resigned.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

The store of Geo. Wengert, of Halle
ton, caught fire two times one day re-
Gently, but was saved without serious
damage.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

Last week Monday evening some
twenty of Ben JEWELS friends went
out to his home north of town and cele-
brated with him his 46th birthday.
Ben has a host of friends in town who
wish him many more years of health
and happiness.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

The Woman's Relief Corps, in COM
pany with the @. A. r. and S. of V.
will celebrate Lincoln's birthday by
holding social in the post rooms next
Friday evening. The rooms will be
open to these three organizations and
friends invited by them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

The OetWein Record will publish on
Fridays hereafter. A short time ago
the Register changed its publication
day to Tuesday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

The United Lutheran church choir
have engaged Louis Falk, the noted
organist who gave a recital when
their organ was opened last year, to
give two concerts, Wednesday after
noon and evening, Feb. 18th. The
church choir and Miss Ella Treat will
assist.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

A teachers meeting will be held in
the public school building at Burr Oak
on Saturday, Feb. IL, 1897, commenc-
ing at 1920 a. M. Teachers are ex.
pected and patrons urged to be present
PROGRAM:
1-Objects of Teaching Reading.-Mary Rol-
Inns.
Dscussion-Mae Elzea, Dora Carter, Geo.
Richert, Mrs. s. X. Thornton.
2-Recent changes in Iowa School Laws.-F.
@. Clark.
Discussion-Roy elise, Edna Cater, Tillie
Sharp, Mable II. Hill.
3-The recitation, How Conducted? What
should be accomplished by IT'S. Dux-
bury.
Discussion-Anna Turk, Kate Fleming
Clara Rollins, Efie Wilson.
4-Interest. Q) Importance of. (2 Why we
fail TO secure Interest. (3) How best Sc
cured.-S. X. Thornton.
Dicussion-E. X. Haines, Carrie Brode,
Grace T.. Little. j. N. Wicks.
q. o. HAUGEN. Co. Supt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

A Geographical Social will he held at
Unity church Thursday evening, Feb.
18th, at Z o'clock. Program to consist
of music, both vocal and instrumental,
tableaus, charades, recitations and
games. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to old and young. We promise
you very enjoyable evening. Ad-
mission ten cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

A grand ball will be given at Post
vile tomorrow night, by the fire de-
partment of that city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1897-02-09

The reception given at the new
school house Friday afternoon was
well attended, and those who were pre-
sent were shown about the building by
students and faculty, and the use of
the different departments explained to
: them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30


Mayor Choate's appointment OF q. A.
Robertson as overseer of the poor Will
be generally commended by the people
of this city. who gave Mr.. Robertson a
support for the position of which any
man might well feel proud. We do not
underestimate the responsibilities of
this place; but we believe that Mr..
Robertson will discharge it's duties
wisely and well, and that he will be
fodnd the right man In the right place.
We believe that salary should be at
tached to this position sufficiently large
to enable Mr.. Robertson to devote his
entire time to it's duties. We know the
temper Of the people of Augusta in ref
erence to this department, and we Will
cheerfully go on record at this time as
saying that they are in no mood to
tolerate a temporizing or cheese-paring
policy in dealing with Its affairs. We
believe that $1,000 year is not a cent
too much pay for man to devote his
entire time and attention to the bust
ness of this department and we should
be surprised If he did not save it twice
over in the very first year OF his ad-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

a few words all the essential facts.
To make such paragraphs at once COM
prehensive and complete'is one of the
greatest arts in the newspaper profess
sion. 1t is greater test OF
a mans capacity as a tele-
graphic editor than the writing of largo
headlines on matters of special news
interest.
There is, however. still another class
of matter which comes over the wires
and which, in the judgment of the
night editor is of no interest to the
readers of his paper-not even deserv-
ing the attention of a condensed para
graph. Such kilograms are thrown in
to the waste basket. Our readers will
see. therefore, how important is the
responsibility resting upon night
editor, and how closely he must be in
touch with the sentiment of the COM
munity.
Eight years ago the Maine Associated
Press had service which called for
quota of two thousand words night.
Three years ago arrangements were
perfected by which this service was in
creased to six or eight thousand words
a night. The leased wire service we
shall now secure, through the Associ-
ated Press, will average from 1900 to
$4,000 words a highland 1t will be
our effort to handle in our columns in
some form all of it that can be of pos
sible interest to our readers.
Our motto with the Journal has been
the best" and we have reason to be-
lieve that this latest addition to our
facilities for serving the public will be
as much appreciated by our patrons.
as have similar efforts in the past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

rbev with ex-Secretary Foster believe
1t the duty Of this government 10 an
mex Hawaii. In the past, Mr.. Foster
shows there has been no question on
delicacy in acquiring territory Jefrer-
son, that strict constructionist, Thought
an amendment to the constitution nec-
essary before we could acquire Louisi-
ana but when the opportune time TOT
the acquisition arrived he accepted IT
and nothing was said about techni-
calities. Mr.. Foster points out the
fact that we did not hesitate to ac-
ouire Louisiana, the territory from
Mexico and Florida although those
from whom we obtained them had
questionable title thereto.
In conclusion he says: ITO my mind
p, annexation presents no political or ad'
ministrative difficulties" He believes
the islands should be annexed anu
placed under one of the three forms OF
territorial government we now have.
He adds: Il do not regard the sug Z
geston of a protectorate as practicable.
We cannot assume it without becoming
responsible for the government of the
islands. and we should not become re-
sponsible for the government unless we
can exercise control in its creation and
management. Such a system would
bring no end of complications with for
eign powers and in domestic affairs.
We must either annex the islands or
leave them free to make such other al
lance as they may choose or as destiny
may determine" He expressly states
that he does not as a rule favor the
extension of our territory beyond our
present ocean limits but he earnestly
declares, Il hail the opportunity now
offered Of securing this outpost of our
Pacific frontier, and thus protecting for
all time our future mighty commerce
and rapidly growing interests on that
coast from the encroachments of the
great powers striving for ascendency
in that quarter Of the globe" Mr.. Fos-
ters words are of the utmost signifi-
canoe and we believe they will bear
fruit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30
Our New TeIegraphic Service.
Secretary of State.

The Journal is now in better position
than ever before to furnish it's readers
with a mCdern up-to-date telegraphic
news service. In company with many
other New England dailies it has re-
Gently changed over to the Associated
Press, and gets, every night, the splen-
did leased wire service of that powerful
news gathering association. Formerly
We were obliged to send to the office of
the Western Union through the night
for the sheets of Geographic copy used
in our morning news report. This,
necessarily, Occasioned m Ore or less de-
lay. Under the new arrangement the
telegraph operator is located in the
Journal editorial rooms, and takes and
sends his news reports there. Three
minutes after a piece of telegraph
copy reaches us now it is in the hands
Of our compositors. We are in immedi-
ate touch with the great news world.
The special leased wire service which
we enjoy prevents any interference on
the part Of commercial or special bust
ness. Our eastern readers especially
will be quick to note the improvement
in the news service they will secure.
Underthe former system it was usually
nearly; 3 o'clock before the news got
well under way. The new service
starts in promptly at six, and keeps on.
with only a short intermission for
lunch, through the night. We shall.
therefore. be able to give the readers
of our eastern edition the results of
seven hours of telegraph.
We have perfected arrangements not
only to get this service at our office
over our special wire. but also to put
it into type with the least possible de-
lay. We purpose to cover in a COM
prehensive way, the entire news field,
both in and out of the State In doing
this we shall have constantly in view
the needs and wishes if our readers.
Matters of special interest to Maine
people will be given the most promi-
nent positions in the paper and will be
accorded whatever space may be nee
essary to fully set them forth. Matters
of minor interest to our readers will be
published in condensed form, but in
such manner as to convey all the es-
sential news facts pertaining to them.
This is a task of no small magnitude:
but it is essential to the up-to-date
newspaper that aims to cover for it's
readers in an acceptable and thorough
manner, the entire news field. Few
people. we imagine, who rapidly scan
and absorb the facts in a column of
condensed dispatches" ever realize the
amount of work involved in putting so
many facts into SO small a space The
night editor on a morning paper is in
fluenced in his handling of the news
by the one consideration. viz: What
Will be of the greatest interest and i'm
portance to our readers" It would be
impossible to publish in full the i'm
mense amount of Geographic matter
coming ever our special leased wire
eaen night. Some Of it is Of special in
terest to our readers. This he heads up
well. prints in full. and gives the great
EST prominence in the paper. Some !:
OF minor local interest. and still OF
news value to our readers. This ;s
condensed into paragraphs that tell ir
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

Mr.. Fl. w. Thompson of Brunswick
ex-member Of the Democratic COM
mittee for the list district accompanied
his resignation, sent in a few days age
by scathing letter outlining his rea-
sons. He cannot subscribe to Cieve-
land phobia, free silver. Popuiism
ct cetera, and saws so in words thai
must have stung. Here is pithy SEN
tence worth remembering: Il am I'M
able to appreciate the alleged obliga-
ton OF loyalty from the individual TO
the party If there Is no obligation OF
loyalty on the part of the party to the
principles which alone induced the in
dividual to identify himself with the
party"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30
STATE NEWS.
Aroostook.
NORTH PERHaM.

!. Geo. E. Place. postmaster of North Per
ham, has leased his farm for year. and
expects to go to the New Hampshire
Soldiers Home, while his wife will re-
main among her friends and relatives in
Massachusetts. He feels constrained to
this course by reason of a financial mis-
fortune. Joined to the fact that growing
infirmities. the result of three years
service In the War of the Rebellion. have
rendered him unable to perform much
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30
Jobri9'SS;Ii;S$$gG'5S;5i

Was Originated by DR.. A. johnson, in 1870 to
cure every form Of Inflammation INTERNAL
as much as EXTERNAL. For nearly q century
It has soothed. healed and cured more ailments
than any other medicine Every Mother should
send for our book, Treatment for Diseases
and Care of the Sick Room" 1t is valuable
treatise upon iniammatory diseases, giving
home treatment for very many family ills.
! g. johnson 4 Co, Custom House St., Boston, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

During the House debate. 1t rs not 10
be overlooked, that the Democrats nave
suggested no practical measure 70 take
the place OF the Dingley bill, ana not
one had the audacity to recommend the
continuance OF the present law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

A Portland man vending his wa.
home at o'clock the other mornins
came across a shivering newsboy lock
ing for a customer at that unseemly
hour The man bought the poor lad.
stock in trade, gave him lunch at tho
owl cart and sent him home rejoice
ing. Probably the number of news
boys to try their luck at that hour will
multiply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

The leading Bath newsdealer sole
more newspapers containing the &C
count of the fight than he did thos.
containing the account of the presi
Dental election or of any event in tn,
past year. 1t doesn't seem necessar,
to make observations on this or to de
duce conclusions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

No notice whatever WIN BE- taken Of un..
o1gned communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BM HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
return Of rejected communications.
Address all communication relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH 4 FLYNT. Publishers, Au-
gustA, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

excited when anyone comes to town to
investigate as to the feasibility of
opening the De Witt hotel. One bust
ness man of that town says he'd be
willing to give $3.50 toward opening this
one-time popular hosiery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

Down at Caribou they say Game
Warden Huston L. rattItnE' the ory
bones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

An East Waldoboro man is credited
with saying his wife is SO comfortabl,
to live with he never knows when sh,
cleans house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

A South Paris girl of inquiring mind
has been taking census Of the yount
unmarried people in town and find.
that IS per cent are feminine. Whew
but that is discouraging.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30
Maine GOssap.

The new laws are undergoing o
microscopical investigation.
Some of the legal minds think they
have discovered ''specks'' hitherto
overlooked.
Those interested in our schools are
carefully scanning the new law providing
for expert superintendent. So far the
criticism is favorable.
There are over 100 men in Alfred Jail
sentenced to hard labor. But as only
Is Of them can labor at q time in the
little stone yard the tramps wink the
other eye and seek Incarceration. How
would it do to keep the inmates stand
ing in line waiting their turn at the
stone sledge?
The Biddeford Journal suggests that
the buildings for the Eastern Maine In
sane hospital be used for a seed testing
station. It's hardly in order, however,
to assume that hospital is going to
seed.
Muskrat sport is on.
East Winthrop people are too busy
stamp collecting to bother with the
grippe.
There is one lottery to which some
Portland people are addicted 1t is the
annual sale of uncalled-for parcels and
packages at the American Express
office. The bidding does not run very
high for it frequently happens, as it
did the other day. that a bidder pays a
dollar for tempting looking package
only to find therein three dirty collars
Milbridge is just longing to hear the
familiar tOot of the steamer Frank
Jones once again.
A novel boat for fishing on inland
waters is being built in Brewer. In the
centre of the craft two departments
have been divided off with the sides
made water-tight. Through the bottom
CT the boat. however. small holes will
be bored to allow the water to run in
and out. One of the departments will
be for live bait and the other for keep
ing the fish caught. alive as long as
one wishes. All that seems to be lack
ing is a compartment where the other
kind of bait will keep for an indefinite
time.
To the victors belong the spoils think
the numerous candidates for office of
dog catcher in Lewiston.
1t is difficult to think of a trip from
Portland to Brunswick by water, being
easier and more comfortable than by
land, yet in the early days of the col
lege that was the popular route ard
the Portland Argus of August 10, 1922.
advertises trip to the Bowdoin COM
mencement on the steamer Kennebec.
Lisbon street, Lewiston. gets really
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

If Maine can't brew beer she car
raise barley for the brewing; at least
no less an authority than Frank Jones,
the brewer thinks so and has sent a
car load of barley into Aroostook to be
used as seed. 1t is believed Aroostook
has just the climate for raising the
kind of barley that is now grown in
Canada. and which the brewers regard
the best. The tariff proposed on Cana
dian barley is 30 cents per bushel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

A Bethel man in saving up the win
ter's wood was much exasperated by
running his saw onto nails. There was
no one around to blame. however, as
the iron was driven into the wood more
than half a century ago as he learned
from an old resident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30
FASTING AND PRAYER.

This ancient custom comes to us con-
secrated bv the observance of our fathers
for many generations. In Difference to it
as hallowed memory of the past,
earnestly recommend that all good citi-
zens should that day abstain from their
usual vocations, and having assembled in
their churches and around their firesides,
reverently approach the presence of Him
who guides. governs and controls the
destinies of all nations. asking that peace,
plenty, prosperity and happiness may
continue throughout our borders.
Given at the Executive Chamber, in
Augusta, this twenty-fourth day of
March, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety
seven, and of the Independence Of
the United States of America the one
hundred and twenty-first.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
By the Governor,
BYRON BOYD,
Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

1T was the slckest, smoothest an6
shortest affair of the kind we have ever
witnessed in town." is the way Presqu,
Isle speaks of her recent town meet
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

Eastbrook rejoices in the third paii
of twin girls born in that town within
II years. Woman suffrage ought to be
popular in that locality before many
years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30
Lincoln.
DRESDEN MILLS.

The winter term Of Bridge Academy
good giving evidence of hard work ON the
part of students and faithful effort on the
part of teachers.-Much sickness and
Houdlette. died. and was buried last
week. Mrs. Morgan who has been 90 !.
sick with pneumonia, died. last Satur-
day, and was buried Monday. M Ed
Sunday, after a short illness. Miss Hat
tie HOudlette who has been sick whh
slow fever, is convalescing. The pastor
and family, have been sick with Ia grippe
as well as many others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

Lisbon street. Lewiston. gets really
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

To the victors belong the spoils think
the numerous candidates for office of
dog catcher in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30
A FAST DAY
PROCLAMATION.

Recognizing and conforming to long
established custom. with the advice and
consent iof the Executive Council. do
hereby designate and appoint THURS
DAY. the twenty-second day of April
next. to be observed by all the people of
our State as day of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30
Muskrat sport is on.

East Winthrop people are too bus,
stamp collecting to bother with tbs
grippe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

FOXCROFT.

FOXCROFT.
Rebecca woodbury. Wyman. aged "a
years, died at her home in F0xcroft Tues
day morning. of Brights disease. Sne
inent horseman. and the m0ther-tn-law
of Hon. b. b. Merrill mayor OF Brewer
One other daughter is Foxcrou teacn-
er and son is druggist In Brewer; Sne
was member of the Congregauonsi
church. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30
The real danger from every
known ailment of man Al
is caused by inflam- .>ln
nation. .alA1uN
ML0DVs Cure the
inf1a m m ION
and you have conquer

Ed tNe u1SeaSt III cdCn case.
Inflammation is manifested outwardly by red
ness, swelling and heat, as bites, bruises burns
chaps. sprains. Inwardly by congestion of the
blood vessels, growth Of unhealthy tissue,
pain and disease, as coughs, colds, catarrh,
toothache, lame joints and muscular rheuma-
dsm. Every part of the vital organs form
one complete plan dependent upon each other.
or less everywhere, aud impairs the health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

The Biddeford Journal suggests that
the buildings for the Eastern Maine In
sane hospital be used for a seed testing
station. It's hardly in order, however,
to assume that hospital is going to
seed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-30

Milbridge is just longing to hear the
familiar toot of the steamer Frank
Jones once again.