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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-10-16

If TIE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH,
Be sure and use chat old and well-tried
remedy Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
child, softens the gums, allays all pain.
cures wind collie. and Is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bot
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
REMEMBER THE MAINE
Attraction in DecOrah This Winter Is
the Opening of the Grand Next
Saturday Night.

The New Grand will be opened on
Saturday evening, November 10th,
with the presentation of Digby Bell
and his admirable company of IA
Hoosier Doctor" But the occasion
means something more than an OPP
portunity of witnessing one of the ac-
cepted American plays. Decorah IS
interest is deeper than appears on the
surface. Whether the people acknow-
ledge it or not, the night will be gala
time, not only for the people of De-
corah, bnt for the people of Winnie
sheik county. Decorah's patriotic sons
have given freely of their pelf that this
structure might be erected, and the
result is veritable wonderland. We
have an opera house that is complete
in every particular. We may not all
realize it now, but outsiders will see it,,
and if it is necessary, will tell us what
we have in our new play house.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
Opened High Low Close
VISIBLE SUPPLY OF GRAIN.
Marriage This Evening.

At the residence of the brides
mother, Mrs. A. j. Houck, on Wash
iDgton street, this wednesday, even
ing at s O'Clock, will occur the mar
riage of Mr.. Herman w. Haislet to Miss
Bessie d. HOuck, Rev. L. l.. Lockard
officiating. Only the immediate rela-
tives and friends of the couple will be
present.
The groom for two years past has
been a trusted assistant in this office,
and has been found gentleman of
integrity and industry; while the bride
is one of Decorah's brightest and best
young ladies, who will make a splen-
did helpmate for him who has chosen
her. 1t is the wish of a large circle of
acquaintance that their life may be q
happy one.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
SPECIAL NOTICE
To Property Owners in the City of De.
cOrah and West Dec0rah.

In the ordinance passed by the city
council October II, 1898, Rule 8, of Sec
ton 1, reads as follows:
"The owners of any premises now or
hereafter supplied with water from the
water system of this city will be held
responsible tor all water and meter
rents, chargeable to his or her premises
whether occupied by themselves or by
tenants"
The above rule went into effect i'm
mediately after publication, but the
committee would call especial atten-
ton to the owners of property, that,
commencing with November 1st, 1898,
they will be looked to for water and
meter rents, and not the tenants.
All water rents are due six months in
advance, payable November 1st and
May 1st, at the city clerks office, and
if not paid within ten days, ten per
cent. penalty will be added.
When the water is measured by
meter, the bills must be paid monthly;
and rental of twenty cents per month
will be charged--in addition to water
rents--for the use of each meter.
w. E. TEsKEY, ! Water
GEORGE BERNATz, Works
0. q. ARNEsoN, J Committee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16

THE following item from the Wdrer-
y Independent so clearly expresses our
ideas that we reproduce il. A paper
published in the interest of the com.
munity in which it exists is entitled to
support, and is not kept in existence
solely for the accommodation of those
who are greedy enough to take advan-
tage of its generosity without some
recompense for it:
You like good local paper, one that
gives the news of the county in an up
to-date style, and as much of the i'm
portant general news as is consistent
with local paper, one that does not
have to run the news through pOliti-
cal partisan sieve, newspaper whose
publisher is not controlled by any ring,
CLIQUE or boss and who does not have
to submit what he wishes to say to a
censor whose identity is always kept
very shady and in the back ground.
You can have pretty good country
paper in The Independent if you help
make it good. No paper can be good
very long unless its patrons want 1t
good and are willing to do their share
toward making it good. The best man
OH earth can not make successful pa
per in every respect unless his patrons
do their part. You can do your part
by taking the paper and by paying for
it. And you can do still more if you
send one or more copies to friends II
you pay for them. Then If you know
any news tell it to the editor or to one
of the reporters. There is no harm in
speaking to the editor if in your judg-
ment he goes wrong, the chances are
that he will think oil the more OF you
| If you point out to him wherein you
think he is wrong, and If he does any
thing that meets your approval 1t is all
right for you to tell him so. Most all
editors are human and they appreciate
being treated humanely.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
we have i'm our new

That Decorah is an exceptionally
good town, no one who claims it as q
home will deny; but they do not stop
to reason out that it is good town be-
cause most ofits citizens are liberal and
public spirited Nevertheless it is
true. Not one man or a dozen can
make good town, but every one can
help nightly, and help is what the
directors of the opera house ask for on
the opening night. The price of adj
mission ranges from fifty cents to two
dollars. This is cheap under the cir
cumstances. We have an opera house
that would be credit to town of
fifty thousand people, and the old say
ing is true, "you can't get something
for nothing 1t is imperative that
something be realized on the opening
night to discharge as much rs possible
of the floating Indebtedness, and every
cent spent for tickets on that night
does not end its mission with the
pleasure it gives the purchaser, it re-
bounds to the lasting benefit of the
town.
Bear this in mind if the idea of stay
ing away even so much as occurs to
you. What you spend you practi-
cally donate to your chosen home, De-
corah, the prosperous and enterprising
city, and at the same time you will see
ore of Americas greatest actors in a
rlay which is recognized as having
The sterling ring ofmerit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
Edward F0ltz Dead.

Edward Foltz died Monday morning
at the home of his father, Mr.. John
Foltz, in West Decorah. The funeral
services will be held from the home
this .(Wednesday) afternoon, and from
the Lutheran church in Locust, burial
being in the Locust cemetery. The
relatives have the sincere sympathy of
all friends and neighbors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
Phe Salvation Army.

The two members of the Salvation
Army who have been in Decorah for
several days, Capt. G. A. Tallman and
Cadet Frank Roper, have opened up
barracks in the building on West Wat
er street, lately occupied by Kjome &
Ness. Meetings are being held each
week day evening at eight o'clock, pre-
ceeded by short services on the streets
On Sundays meetings are held at 1890
a. m. and and Sp. M. These meet
ings are also preceded by street meet
ings.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
Playing Cards.

The "Cedar Rapids Route high
grade playing cards sold by all agents
of the b. G. r.. & N. Ry., at the follow
ing prices: pack l5cts; 2 packs 25cts
$l.5O per doz. You can secure them
direct from agents, or send stamps oil
money order to the undersigned, and
the cards will be sent postage paid OF
by express.
j. MORTON, G. p. & t. A.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
Marriage in Hesper Township.

Mr.. Ernest Oxley and Miss Grace
Darling, were united in marriage at
the home of G. Darling, in Hesper
township, on last Wednesday. Only
immediate friends and relatives were
present. Rev. VIM. Cummings offici-
ated. Upon returning from wedding
tour they will live in Prosper, MINI.
Congratulations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
MRS. LOUISE AMY WEISER.

The death of Mrs. H. S. Weiser oc
Cured just few hours before we went
to press last week, so that we were un
able to give as complete sketch of hel
life as we desired in our last ISSUE
Louise Amy Weiser, born in Sails
bury, VT, in April, 1887, was one Of
seven children of Capt. John Amy,
who was soldier in the war of 1912.
She was direct descendant of Capt.
Johnathan Carver, noted pioneer Of
Minnesota, who came into that state
in 1772. While the deceased was a
young child the family moved to the
Western Reserve in Ohio, where they
made their home until early in 1857,
when they came west to Fort Atkinson,
this county. She lived here until
July, 1859, when she was married to
II. s. Weiser, and came to Decorah,
where the remainder of her life was
spent. Three children were born to
them, viz: Mrs. E. g. Carlisle and
10. tooCiU JObCS, VI ShiOoSo, uHu W
J. Weiser, of this city. These children,
with three sisters, Mrs. J. G. Strong,
Minneapolis; Mrs. ]. M. Williams,
Syracuse, Neb., and Mrs. j. A. Nc
Kinney, Decorah, and one brother, C..
w. Amy, Decorah, survive her.
Few women whose life has been
spent in this section have carried the
burdens of responsibilities and cares
that were forced upon Mrs. Weiser.
With the death of her husband, be-
sides the duties of a mother to her
young children, came the necessity of
managing large estate, and the over
seeing of one of the largest banks in
this section; this at time when these
institutions were experiencing grave
difficulties, and when the best business
judgment was necessary. To saw that
she successfully assumed and fulfilled
all these responsibilities would put it
mildly. For the unusual success of the
business under her supervision is evil
dent to all who read this sketch.
Besides the close attention to her
own home duties and business rela-
tions, Mrs. Weiser was lady in whom
altruistic principles were prominent.
She was constantly doing some kind
ness to those about her, and was a
cheerful and generous benefactor to
persons in need whenever the oppor-
tunity offered. She was a prominent
member of the Unitarian church, and
followed closely the teachings of that
denomination; and was also cheerful
and active member of the Woman's
Relief Corps and w. G. IN. U.
The funeral services were held at the
family residence, on Broadway, last
Thursday afternoon, Rev. A. G. Wilson
officiating, and memorial service to
her memory at Unity church Sunday
morning. Both of these services were
attended by large numbers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
Elected For the Third Term.

The Decorah friends of Paul Brorby,
of New Hampton, are pleased to learn
of his reelection for the third term as
Clerk of Courts for Chicasaw county.
He won out on the republican ticket in
democratic county by majority of
II, after bitter fight. He is certain
ly popular official.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
Ready for Business.

We recently purchased the A. Luros
restaurant on East Water Street and
have the stock and fixtures arranged
ready for business. We will endeavor
to conduct first-class modern restau-
rant, and to merit your patronage by
honorable and courteous dealing. We
would be pleased to have you call at
any time, Respectfully,
TYLER BROS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
Restaurant for Sale.

One of the best business interests in
Decorah for sale. Restaurant and ice
cream business. with complete modern
fixtures, also a stock of fancy groceries.
A bargain if sold within thirty days.
Owner going into other business. Call
on or address ]. w. DAUBNEY,
Decorah, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16

For SALE-At an exceptionally
low price. A property of two lots; a
dwelling house Of eight rooms, sum-
mer kitchen and barn. A cistern
and two wells are on the place. One
of the wells is an ice well, that fur
nishes ice cold water during the sum-
mer season, and is used as a refrig-
orator. Inquire or f. J. ID. Gremnii
222 West Water st., Decorah, la. 36-4
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
How to Get a Law Book.

Any of our subscribers who have not
yet received a copy of the "Laws OF
Iowa." which we are giving away free
of charge, will be sent one on receipt OF
six cents In stamps, to cover cost OF
mailing and wrapping. Or call at the
office and get one free. IT
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
A Painful Accident.

Julius Berge, son of 0. A. Berge, of
Glenwoed township, was painfully in
jured Saturday. He was in the act of
emptyins a sack of ground feed into a
cooker, and he slipped, falling into the
boiling water. He was severely burned
on one leg.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16

j. H. Mackenstad has the largest
and finest line of suitings ever brought
to Decorah. He employs only exper-
fenced tailcrs, and guarantees every
suit that leaves his shop. Call on him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
Advertised Letters.

Miss Emma Champlin.
Mr.. w. Carlson.
Miss Emma Zen.
Erik EvensOn.
Even Erikson.
Miss E. Furnal.
Kjersti j. Hotter.
F. G. Hagman.
Jacob Horn.
Ole p. Hamre.
Mr.. Ephram Jorbes.
O. A. Kirklie.
Mrs. Ellen l.. Larson.
Helen Larson.
A. r. McCook.
III. p. Moen.
Jacob Madison.
John Nelson.
Chr. Olson.
Mrs. f. Russell.
VIM. G. F. Reid.
Sophia Watne.
JOHN FINN, p. M.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
WINNESHIEK COUNTY BANK.
Mrs. H. s. Weiser & Co.

The death of Mrs. Weiser makes no
change in the bank or the Weiser es-
tate. The capital of the bank remains
at 100000, and individual responsible
ity is 100000. The heirs of the Weiser
estate and of Mrs. H. S. Weiser keep
all the property together as heretofore.
T.. w. ID. HoLwAY, Cashier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16

THE American Soldier is the name OF
the first American newspaper pub
lished in Manila. The editor of this
paper is a Buchanan county boy, hail
ing from Independence.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16

Always pays to trade at Bears.
But this fall, particularly, our stock is
by far larger and more varied than
ever before. Prices always cheapest at
Bears.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16

Its only four more days till the
opening of the Grand. The house will
be In readiness, looking its best, and
will be we'll filled on Saturday night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16

A Fort Atkinson man wanted his
vote to count against the court house
proposition without fail, 30 he wrote
upon his ballot, "For c0st now SIR"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16

As the corn Is now husked, many
earnest workers will enroll in Prof,
Breckenridge's Decorah Institute.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
DEAR SIR:

DEAR SIR
Replying to yours of the 4th inst. re-
garding the performance given at our
house by Digby Bell on the 1st inst,
can say in all honesty the performance
was splendid one. The company is
up to the standard in every particular;
in fact the performance and company
being as a whole one of the best we
have had in our house for long time
Yours,
J. OLIVER, Mgr.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16

-WANTEp-house cleaning, wash
ing, or any housework, by Mrs. J. H.
Miller, South Maple Ave.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
The Markets

Chicago markets reported yesterday
by H. p. Clifford, commission mer-
chant.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16

Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul Railway
Decorah Branch.
Passenger depot corner Water and Day
streets. Telephone 66a.
Depart. Arrive.
Minneapolis, St. Paul.
Mason City and west }tl0lS a. M t':'' p m
Ssss, S:s sS Ssssss: Sss;s: Ss;:s:s ss7'a'
Pra. du Chem, Madi-l
sSns son, aaa MiTaukss, ss ksss Chi 1900 M Was M
Accommodation Calmar ttl:30 p. m.
daily. Except Sunday. tSunday only
Burlington. Cedar Rapids Northern
Train No. 50 (passenger) leaves Decorah at
3:l0 p. M, and No. 81 (FreighD at $50 A. NJ.
No. 81 (Passenger) arrives at lilo p. M, and
No SO (Freight) at 500 p. N.
The 3:l0 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.
w. X. GREENE, Agent.
]. MORTON. Gen. Ticket d Pass. Ag't.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
Subscription Price, sI.5o per year.

Offers Advertisers 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 1t is ordered stopped.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
No Doubt About 1t.

South Bend, Ind, Nov. 8, 1898.
c. ]. WEIsER, ESQ.,,
Decorah, la.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16
2&Gc Chl~tom
AKERs q GREEN, Proprietors.

is published on Wednesday OF each week at
Deborah, Winnesheik county. Iowa. Publica-
ton ONCE at 3l7 West Water Street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-11-16

JOHN FINN, p. M.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-03
ABBREVIATED KILOGRAMS.

The public debt increased s4S.4S7. III
during October.
The business portion of Divide, Colo.,
has been wiped out by fire.
John Bloom, of Chicago, was held up
and robbed of 25 cents in a saloon.
st. Louis will hold an exposition in
1905 in commemoration of the centen-
NAL Of the Louisiana purchase.
The recent Canadian plebiscite re-
suited in a majority of 13.SS4 for prohi-
bition only one out of five voters cast
ballots.
Mrs. Amelia Sonnabend, a first cousin
of Prince Hohenlohe, the chancellor of
the German empire, committed suicide
at Detroit.
Charles Baum. a welI-known Wash
ington dealer in dry goods and notions,
has made an assignment. Assets, S217,-
100; liabilities. $4,000.
Jennie Holderman, q quarter-blood
Cherokee at Pryor Creek, 1. t, killed
herself because her Indian lover, John
Watl<a. met death while resisting ar
rest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-03
Living on the Limits.

''Nine-tenths of our surroundings are
superduous. said the observant man.
1.-The government feeds its soldiers and
sailors on so cents day. Just think of
that As for household goods, let me
tell you. There is man who does odd
jobs around our house, and the other
day he informed my wife that he was
going to move and gave her his new ad-
dress.
About s o'clock I was strolling
along the street when I met my man
and his wife and their 14-year-old boy.
The man had clock under his right
arm, picture in his left hand and a
roll of bedclothing strapped on his
back His wife carried large basket
filed with crockery and small roll of
carpet. The boy brought up the rear
with two chairs and dishpan. 1 Hotter
ed on the corner, and presently they
came along with more chairs, a collec
ton of pots and pans, and the man car
ried a table on his head The third load
comprised another basket, probably con-
tanning kitchen utensils, more chairs,
broom, oil can, baby's chair and bag
of flour. The man told my wife that he
had to borrow pushcart to move his
stove and bedstead.
''Now, just think of thatl One hun
bred dollars would certainly cover the
cost of that outfit, and three people
lived on it. Doesn't it make you realize
the hollowness of life?''-Philadelph
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-03
POLITICS IN NORTH cAR0LINA.
Trouble at Wilmington IL Any Repub-
Iican Runs for County Ohlce.

Wilmington, n. c., Nov. S.-The polit-
zeal situation is practically unchanged.
The present indication is that there will
be no Republican ticket for the county
offices, though there is a suspicion that
the present negro register of deeds may
be an individual candidate. Should this
suspicion become a reality it is believed
IL will provoke trouble, as the Demo-
Gratis will consider it a violation of the
compromise by which it was agreed
that there should be no Republican can
didates for any county offices or the
legislature.
1t is reported that the registration
book of North Williams precinct in CO.
lumbus county cannot be found and this
has added fuel to the flames. The pre-
cinct mentioned gave III Democratic
majority in 1886. and it estimated that
the majority next Tuesday should be
over 200. AS these 200 votes will probably
elect twelve Democratic state senators
and the board of registration is con-
trolled by the fusioni5ts the Importance of
the incident is manifest. The excitement
in Columbus county is so great that it
is feared personal violence may be done
the custodian of the registration book
If 1t is not produced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-03

ed States and Great Britain, Bryce
said: When last in the United States
I was much struck with the change in
public sentiment. The spontaneous out
burst of feeling in Great Britain when
the European powers wished to inter
vene against the United States during
the recent war with Spain made the
Americans understand how close We
felt the tie between them and ourselves.
They have shown that they appreciate
and reciprocate our sentiment
Il would never advocate a formal
alliance AT all events the obstacles at
present are serious, but all the condi-
tions exist for a solid and durable
friendship between America and Great
Britain. They have no adverse inter-
ests anywhere in the world, and they
have common aims in sundry regions
Everywhere each can render a great
service to the other. The Americans
and British understand each other bet
ter than they can understand any for
eign country. Nature and history meant
them to- be friends, and the closer and
deeper that friendship is the better it
will be for the greatness and welfare of
hOtb
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-03
A Long One.

A man well known in State street
circles found himself in front of what
he supposed was his Back Bay residence
late one evening recently. He had a
great many dollars worth of wine I'M
der his waistcoat and could not gain
entrance through the medium of his
latchkey. Becoming enraged, in g
drunken fashion, he kicked the door,
broke the glass and used language that
is unfit for publication. Finally the
door was opened, and the owner of the
house, who is athletic and irascible,
proceeded to kick the State street finan-
cier into the middle of the street.
"Wazzer you-hic-mean-hic in
quired the assaulted party Indignantly
as he sat upon the curbstone and held
his throbbing brow with both hands.
"And what do you mean by trying to
break into my house?" inquired the
other man.
"Your-hic-housel' exclaimed the
State street man in bewilderment
"How-hic-long-hash you lived
hic-here?"
For four years, was the answer.
"Holy smoke-hicp' exclaimed the
fnancier. "Have I-hic-been drunk
hic-as long as that?''-Boston TRAY
eler